The King of Chu raised his hand and asked everyone to step back, and went straight to the point as soon as they met.
After Chu Qingluan saluted, she did not directly answer his question, but instead asked, "Father, what choice do you hope your son will make?"
The King of Chu was startled by her question, then he stroked his beard and said in a difficult tone:
"How can your father decide this matter for you? Marriage is a matter of great importance, and ultimately it depends on your own wishes."
He paused, then changed the subject, "But I think Qin Yuan is really good. He has been devoted to you for so many years and is truly sincere to Da Chu. I heard that he recently sent a lot of things to the Princess's Mansion. His feelings for you are obvious to anyone with a discerning eye. A man like him is worthy of trust."
"What a pity!" He suddenly sighed again. "Given the current situation, I'm afraid the Emperor of Qin will never agree to let his eldest grandson marry into the family of Great Chu. I'm sure you've heard about what happened at the Sifang Pavilion this morning, right?"
He looked up at Chu Qingluan, his tone turning serious. "A general from the Great Qin dared to publicly declare that he would 'never marry into the family'. Behind this, perhaps it's the attitude of the officials of the Great Qin."
The air in the hall was filled with the scent of ambergris, and the sunlight from outside shone through the window into the hall, leaving behind mottled light and shadows that reflected on Chu Qingluan's face.
She raised the corners of her lips slightly, but there was no smile in her eyes: "So, father, you want to tell me that this marriage... is difficult to succeed?"
The Emperor of Chu's eyes flickered. "Just because it's difficult doesn't mean it can't be done. Everything depends on human effort."
"There are many ways to form an alliance, and it doesn't necessarily have to be about 'marrying into the wife's family'." The Emperor of Chu paused and said meaningfully.
"oh?"
"Then I wonder what your Majesty has to say?" Chu Qingluan asked.
The Emperor of Chu stroked his beard and said slowly, "Qin Yuan is the eldest grandson of the Great Qin Emperor. The Emperor of Qin would naturally refuse to marry him into his family."
"But if we allow him to stay in Da Chu permanently as a 'guest', nominally to accompany you while retaining his status as the eldest grandson of the Qin Emperor, then the Qin Emperor can save face, and the Qin court officials will surely find no fault."
Chu Qingluan frowned, "But this is not a long-term solution after all."
If a country's monarch is away from the court for a long time, changes will definitely arise.
When Emperor Chu heard this, a smile of confidence flashed in his eyes.
"So, you and Qin Yuan should work harder. When you have children, I can make an exception and allow your children to inherit the thrones of both countries. Wouldn't that be a perfect solution?"
After saying this, his eyes fell on Chu Qingluan's lower abdomen intentionally or unintentionally, full of anticipation.
He had heard that the two of them had slept together in Pei's house last night. Maybe by now, his daughter's belly was already pregnant with his little grandson.
How can this not be exciting?
When Chu Qingluan heard this, she almost choked on her tea.
A pair of phoenix eyes suddenly widened and looked at Emperor Chu in shock.
Father, do you want to listen to what you are saying?
He clearly wanted to use this marriage to bring Daqin under his control. The so-called 'inheriting the throne of both countries at the same time' was nothing more than wanting the blood of Dachu to infiltrate Daqin's territory.
So, my father has been planning this since the moment he asked Mr. and Mrs. Pei to adopt Qin Yuan?
This is really terrifying when you think about it.
"Father, this method won't work."
Chu Qingluan refused without thinking.
How could her child become a political bargaining chip?
What's more, she has no plans to have children for the time being.
If Xie Yunqi knew about this, everything would be turned upside down.
"I do not wish for my child to bear the burden of the conflict between the two countries from birth, nor do I wish to use my own flesh and blood as a bargaining chip in this political transaction."
The King of Chu had anticipated her answer and was not surprised at all. He sighed.
"Then what are you going to do? Are you going to let Qin Yuan down? But you've already..."
Emperor Chu didn't say the rest of the words, but Chu Qingluan knew that he was referring to the fact that she and Qin Yuan had had a relationship.
Chu Qingluan raised her eyes and met his slightly anxious gaze.
"I came here today to ask for an imperial decree from the Emperor."
"What imperial decree?"
"Since the Emperor has decided that I, your son, will rule the country, please issue an edict at court tomorrow morning, appointing me as the Crown Princess!"
Emperor Chu: “…”
He was stunned for half a minute before the teacup in his hand fell to the ground with a clang. He was unaware that the scalding tea had splashed onto the hem of his dragon robe.
"What did you say?"
Chu Qingluan met his shocked gaze and repeated herself word by word.
"Please, Father, please make me the Crown Princess."
In an instant, the hall fell into an eerie silence, and even a pin drop could be heard clearly.
After a while, the Emperor of Chu suddenly burst into an inspiring laugh as if he had lost his temper.
"Hahaha……"
“Hahahahahaha…”
This sudden laughter seemed to shake the dust off the beams.
"well!"
He slammed the dragon table, and tears of laughter came to the corners of his eyes.
"You are worthy of being the legitimate princess of the Great Chu, my good daughter!"
This move was equivalent to announcing to the world that she, Chu Qingluan, was first the empress and crown prince of the Great Chu, and only then someone's wife. It was impossible for her to be trapped in the harem like an ordinary woman, taking care of her husband and children.
This was equivalent to showing that he would never give up the kingdom of Chu because of personal feelings, and it also completely cut off the rumors that persuaded him to get married.
Secondly, it is also a test for Qin Yuan, whether he can accept that his wife is about to become the empress.
This is not a challenge, but necessary honesty.
Of course, there is a deeper intention, which is also the key to breaking the deadlock.
Only by confirming her own position can Chu Qingluan take the initiative in the subsequent negotiations with the officials of the Qin Dynasty.
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