Chapter 242: Bo Qiaohui 54
"Drunk? I'm not drunk," Liu Qi pushed her impatiently, "It's just a little wine, how could I be drunk? Stop talking nonsense."
"Your Majesty is so generous, I am ashamed to say I cannot compare to you." Liu Wu originally wanted to refuse, but then he changed his mind and said, "Then I would like to thank you on behalf of our unborn child."
Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Bo Qiaohui immediately picked up the fruit wine in front of her and started drinking. Seeing that she was silent, Liu Wu thought she was afraid, and he felt even more disgusted and disdainful of the Bo family.
"There's no need for us brothers to thank you," Liu Qi asked casually, narrowing his eyes slightly and smiling, "Then which piece of land do you think is suitable to give to my future nephew?"
"Huaiyang or Jinan, I don't understand these things, I just want my family to be closer." Liu Wu felt that his answer was good. These places were not large in area, and they could not even be ranked among the newly vacated fiefdoms.
Qiaohui used her long sleeves to hide the smile on her face while drinking. Strength gives people confidence, but it always makes people forget to be careful.
What's more, Prince Liang didn't have that kind of thing. But when the emperor asked, he actually picked it. The key is that the one he chose was very suitable.
Liu Qi also raised a glass of wine to his lips, covering up his current expression: "Wu'er, you are too modest. These places are not worthy of your children." Seeing that the King of Liang seemed to be trying to be modest, he smiled and said, "I know all these things in my heart, and I will certainly not treat them unfairly in the future."
"Thank you, my Royal Brother." Liu Wu, holding the empty wine glass, turned to look at Bo Chen, who seemed to be indignant. His eyes flickered and a smile took on a sinister air. "However, if we're going to reward General Zhou and Captain Bo for their merits this time, they're still better than me. I wonder what reward my Royal Brother will give them?"
"Wu'er, do you have any good suggestions?" Liu Qi tilted his head and played with the wine glass in his hand. He was very interested in what Liu Wu said.
Liu Wuzhuang made a few pretentious remarks and then spoke impatiently, "Didn't your Majesty wish that I could marry soon and have children? Everyone knows my feelings for the Bo family's youngest daughter, Bo Nie. If Your Majesty is willing to grant us a marriage, I would rather not accept any reward and assure the Bo family that I will cherish her."
"Your Majesty, the Bo family has already made it clear that my sister is unlucky and cannot marry His Highness Prince Liang. I beg Your Highness to forgive me."
Seeing that King Liang brought up the old matter again in public, the Bo family members subconsciously looked at the eldest brother Bo Ren. At a time like this, it was naturally necessary for the oldest person in the family to come out and mediate with King Liang.
But Bo Ren hesitated for a moment and stood still. Facing the puzzled expressions of his two younger brothers, he just lowered his head and said nothing.
Bo Xiang had no choice but to take the lead, but although he insisted, he was unsure in his heart. The man's eyes seemed to fall on Liu Qi, but his peripheral vision was focused on the bright red skirt.
"Your Highness, this is far too modest. My sister-in-law is a daughter of the Bo family, and now she is the empress and mother of the country. Is it possible that her sister is not worthy of a mere prince like me?"
When Liu Wu said this, he suddenly realized, "So the Bo family looks down on me?"
"The Bo family has absolutely no such intention. My little sister has a stubborn personality and doesn't like being restricted. Our family only wants to find a good and gentle person for her. The Liang King's family background... is indeed too high."
"This is truly a coincidence. I think I quite meet the requirements, or does the Prime Minister think I am of bad character?"
"Okay, okay, we are all family, why argue?" Liu Qi stood up and acted as a peacemaker only after he had seen enough of the drama.
"I see that my younger sister is bright and generous, and Wu'er is also very dignified. The two of them standing together are truly a perfect match. Moreover, Wu'er is willing to spend a fortune to pursue a beauty. With such sincerity, what could the Bo family be dissatisfied with?"
Everyone present understood Liu Qi's meaning, and their expressions suddenly became complicated. Only Liu Wu, with his spirits high and his face brimming with joy, was beaming. This young man had reached the pinnacle of his life prematurely. If he hadn't remembered a little bit of his uncle's instructions, he probably wouldn't have been able to maintain even the most basic expression at this moment.
But in fact, there is no difference. In the eyes of everyone in the room, his expression management is no different from being naked.
"This is truly unexpected," Bo Qiaohui said, tolerantly tolerating Liu Wu's joy until he was done. She spoke just before Liu Qi was about to issue his decree. "But it's truly a pity that the other person wasn't present for such a happy occasion."
Qiao Hui turned her head and met Liu Qi's gaze. Her voice, gentle and cool, she spoke slowly, "Perhaps this is fate. My nephew has come to the palace to visit me and the Second Prince today. Since Your Majesty is drafting an imperial decree, why not invite my nephew to join in the fun?"
"They had a hasty separation before, and it seems they haven't seen each other since." Bo Qiaohui looked at Liu Wu meaningfully. "Girls change a lot when they grow up. Who knows, maybe His Royal Highness Prince Liang will no longer like my nephew after seeing his current appearance?"
Liu Wu frowned and said impatiently, "Your Majesty, your words are wrong. Although I, Liu Wu, cannot be considered a gentleman, I am not a shallow person who judges people by appearance. However, since my nephew is in the palace right now, I would like to see her as well. I hope your Majesty will grant me this opportunity."
"...Since the Queen... and Wu'er have said so, then send someone to invite her over." Liu Qi didn't even bother to glance at his silly brother below. The Queen chose the time so cleverly that he couldn't force himself to believe that she didn't do it on purpose.
He didn't like things to go beyond his control, even if the final result was better than his plan. But Liu Qi still silently stretched out his left hand and covered the queen's right hand. The woman's unconcealed gaze made him subconsciously turn his head away.
I hope you won’t let me down, otherwise even if you are Aqiao, I will have to punish you.
Liu Qi silently thought about what kind of lesson he should teach the queen so as to warn her without hurting her physically and mentally.
Before Liu Qi could come up with a plan, Bo Ji had already been brought to the palace. The speed of her arrival made one suspect she had been waiting nearby to be summoned.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, and wish you everlasting joy. I pay my respects to you, Your Majesty, and wish you everlasting joy."
"Get up," Liu Qi said with a smile, coming back to his senses from his thoughts. "Do you know why I summoned you here?"
"Your Majesty, I do not know. Please explain clearly."
"I intend to betroth you to the King of Liang as his wife, so that we can become a perfect couple." Liu Qi laughed heartily, pointing at Liu Wu and saying, "Since ancient times, heroes have been tempted by beautiful women. Wu'er has even given up his great achievements this time in order to marry you."
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