Chapter 129 Conferring
Dongfang Qi's original intention was to ask Emperor Zhao of Qi for an imperial edict of divorce.
But then Emperor Zhao of Qi said, "Before Deputy Envoy Lin left the capital to send you to Chiying Land, he asked me for a favor."
"What is it?" Dongfang Qi asked impatiently.
Could it be that what she wanted was also the imperial decree of divorce?
Emperor Zhao of Qi said, "She wants me to make her a princess. That's perfect. Can you help me think of a title I should give her?"
Dongfang Qi was surprised. "She wants the position of princess? But only my father's daughter can be a princess. Does she want you, my father, to adopt her as your adopted daughter?"
Wouldn't that make her his sister?
Although they called each other brother and sister all the way, Dongfang Qi did not want to be Lin Qingyue's brother.
Emperor Zhao of Qi shook his head and chuckled, "I originally thought so too. I even told her that you are already a princess, and your status is no less than that of a princess. It would be a bit superfluous to give you the title of princess."
"But she said she didn't want to be my adopted daughter, she wanted to be my adopted sister."
Dongfang Qi: "..."
So, my younger sister is going to become my aunt? This is really unacceptable!
Emperor Zhao of Qi looked at the crown prince suspiciously: "Qi'er, why do you look so strange?"
"I'm just a little surprised." Dongfang Qi cleared his throat and said, "Father, this is inappropriate."
Emperor Zhao of Qi asked, "Why is it inappropriate?"
Dongfangqi thought for a moment and quickly found an excuse:
"She is the Princess of Jin and your niece-in-law. If you suddenly acknowledge her as your sister, she will become Dongfang Yan's aunt. It is against moral principles for an aunt to marry her nephew."
Emperor Zhao of Qi waved his hand. "Marriage first, then the title of princess, so it won't affect anything. I suspect Deputy Envoy Lin's intention is simply to outdo Dongfang Yan. She's been subjected to a lot of humiliation by Dongfang Yan since her marriage, so it's understandable that she wants to fight back. That's just the way a young woman thinks!"
Dongfang Qi knew clearly that Lin Qingyue was definitely not the kind of simple little woman.
In Qi, the highest-ranking woman was a princess. With the status of a princess, she could have her own fief, salary, and residence, and no longer needed to rely on anyone else.
Even if it was a marriage granted by the emperor, it would be easier to divorce because of the princess's status.
But in this way, Dongfang Qi and Lin Qingyue also became aunt and niece.
He couldn't imagine a scene where he would have to call Lin Qingyue "Auntie" every time he saw her in the future.
Emperor Zhao of Qi was unaware of his son's little thoughts, and had already ordered someone to send pen, ink, paper and inkstone, preparing to personally write a title for Lin Qingyue.
"Father, let me do it for you." Dongfang Qi snatched the imperial pen from Emperor Zhao of Qi's hand, thought for a moment, and then wrote down four characters in a flamboyant style.
Emperor Zhao of Qi came over and took a look. He was immediately shocked: "This is simply nonsense! There has never been such a precedent in history!"
Dongfang Qi said, "Women are just as capable as men. Why should Father be so bound by conventional clichés?"
After saying this, he knelt solemnly and said, "If it weren't for Deputy Envoy Lin, I would have passed away by now. I have experienced countless dangers along the way, and it's no exaggeration to say that I have narrowly escaped death. Besides my sincere gratitude, I believe that only by doing so can I demonstrate the emperor's great grace and make people like Deputy Envoy Lin loyal to my father. Therefore, this small, empty title is really nothing."
Emperor Zhao of Qi pondered over it again and again, and finally stamped the imperial seal himself.
Prince Jin's Mansion.
Dongfang Yan was still waiting at the palace, waiting for Lin Qingyue to be forced into a desperate situation and return home in a panic.
But even when it was late at night and everyone was asleep, no one came.
"Zhao An, go to the gate and see if the princess has returned."
Zhao An was so sleepy that he could hardly stand, so he could only force himself to stay awake and stay by Dongfang Yan's side.
"Your Highness, there are people guarding the door. If the princess returns, they will report immediately."
As soon as he finished speaking, a servant came running in and reported: "Your Highness..."
Dongfang Yanteng stood up and asked, "But the princess is back?"
She couldn't go back to her parents' home, and the inn wouldn't take her in, so she had no choice but to return to Prince Jin's Mansion!
The servant said angrily: "The princess is not back."
"Then what are you here to report?" Dongfang Yan's heart suddenly sank again, but he pretended to be calm and served the tea.
The servant said, "The people sent to look for the princess reported back that they've searched every inn in the capital, big and small, and found no trace of her. Furthermore, the Marquis of Changning's mansion just sent someone to say that the princess hasn't returned home yet."
"Bang" the teacup in his hand was suddenly crushed, and Dongfang Yan could no longer suppress the anger in his heart.
I can’t find him anywhere. Did he disappear?
Unable to find Lin Qingyue, Dongfang Yan couldn't sleep well the whole night.
The next morning, I had to go to court with a bad mood on my face.
Today's morning court is different from the past.
In the past, the King of Jin stood at the head of all the ministers, second only to the emperor and above everyone else.
But today, the prince has replaced him and stands in a position second only to the emperor.
He felt indescribable regret in his heart: It really was just one step away!
In the court, Emperor Zhao of Qi briefly explained the condition of the prince, which was that the prince was suffering from a strange poison, so he had been in a coma.
It just so happened that Princess Jin, who grew up in the countryside, recognized the source of the poison at a glance, so she personally escorted the prince to a thousand-mile journey to find an antidote.
As for why he had to take the Crown Prince with him, it was because the antidote ingredients couldn't be stored for long, otherwise they would lose their effectiveness. Anyway, Dongfang Qi had to be there in person!
Although many people have seen strange and supernatural things, they all keep it to themselves to avoid causing panic among the people.
Of course, the process is not important. What matters is the result.
After briefly recounting the entire process, Dongfang Qi exposed the fact that King Li had sent people to ambush the king in the court.
King Li wanted to argue, but with all the evidence, Emperor Zhao of Qi was too lazy to listen to him and directly ordered him to be demoted to a commoner and exiled.
This move was also a warning to the other princes, letting them know that they should not covet things that did not belong to them.
"This time, the Crown Prince was able to return to the capital safely, and Princess Jin Lin Qingyue played an indispensable role. Pass on - Princess Jin."
Dongfang Yan immediately looked towards the palace door upon hearing the voice, and soon saw Lin Qingyue, wearing the official robe of the Xuanjing Division, striding into the council hall.
According to the rules, she should wear the princess's phoenix robe to show her solemnity and nobility, but she chose the low-level official uniform, which was clearly a slap in his face.
Dongfang Yan's eyes darkened and he suppressed his displeasure.
"Deputy Envoy Lin looks so heroic in his official uniform." The prince's voice was not loud, and he seemed to be speaking intentionally for Dongfang Yan to hear.
Dongfang Yan said, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness. However, the official uniforms of the Xuanjing Division are too low-grade and cannot compare to the luxurious and noble Zhaiyi of the princess."
"Not noble enough?" Dongfang Qi smiled slightly. "No problem, I'll be able to change into something more noble soon."
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