Emperor Yugan first glanced at the palace maid on his left. Seeing her nod slightly at him, Emperor Yugan spoke, "Miss Yun is not feeling well. Please get up! Someone, please have a seat!"
Yun Qianmeng's whole body was burning hot at this moment, as if she was in a furnace. Even the palace maid who was supporting her could feel her scorching body temperature through the fabric of her clothes and cloak!
Hearing Emperor Yugan's voice, Yun Qianmeng kowtowed again, and then stood up weakly. Unexpectedly, she felt dizzy and almost fell down, causing many people to worry. Qu Feiqing almost left her seat to help her!
"Help Miss Yun sit down quickly!" The Queen Mother saw that Yun Qianmeng almost behaved rudely in front of others, her face suddenly darkened, and she quickly ordered the two palace maids to help Yun Qianmeng to the seat that had been prepared!
Yun Qianmeng, under the gauze hat, smiled slightly, then stuck out her tongue mischievously, but then frowned uncomfortably, thinking to herself, this young Doctor Nie is really cruel. He gave her such a strong medicine right from the start. Fortunately, she has taken good care of her body in the past six months. If it were the Yun Qianmeng of the past, she would have been unable to withstand the effects of the medicine!
As soon as she sat down sickly, she felt the various looks coming from all around her, some friendly, some caring, some jealous, some mocking, etc. Although Yun Qianmeng looked extremely weak due to the illness, her calm and composed temperament did not diminish because of her illness. Facing everyone's curious eyes, she sat quietly at her table, without any sign of nervousness or helplessness!
"Miss Yun just caught a cold, why don't you even let us see her? Isn't it too rude to treat our Northern Qi's envoy like this?" As soon as she sat down, she heard Qi Jingxuan's sharp question from the opposite side. Even through the veil, Yun Qianmeng could feel Qi Jingxuan's sinister eyes staring at her!
"Yun Qianmeng looks sick, and I'm afraid she will offend the Emperor, the Empress Dowager, and all the distinguished guests!" She answered weakly, with a hint of panting in between. It was obvious that she was seriously ill, which made Rong Yunhe's expression tense. His eyes suddenly shot sharply at Qi Jingxuan who was not far away, and the wrinkles between his brows became more and more obvious!
"Since we have invited Miss Yun to the palace, we naturally don't care about these empty formalities. Miss Yun, please show your true appearance to avoid being known as a VIP!" At this time, Qi Jinghan also spoke up. He had suffered several losses at the hands of Yun Qianmeng, so naturally he hated Yun Qianmeng!
Moreover, others may not know, but Qi Jinghan knows very well that Yun Qianmeng is probably a martial artist. If such a person catches a slight cold, she will look weak and frail. Qi Jinghan really doesn't believe it, so he has to see Yun Qianmeng's true appearance before he will give up!
Qi Jinghan's words made Yun Qianmeng's lips curl upwards slightly beneath the veil, revealing a faint sneer. Then she spoke delicately, "Although the Tenth Prince's words are true, the daughter of Xi Chu has always cared about her appearance. If outsiders saw her sickly face, it would not only be disrespectful to the guests, but also damage her own reputation! The Tenth Prince is a distinguished prince of the Northern Qi royal family. Naturally, he understands how important a woman's reputation is. I believe he would not do something so deliberate as to damage someone else's reputation!"
Although Yun Qianmeng's voice was weak, the meaning of her words was very clear. Not only did she reject Qi Jinghan's request, she also put a big hat on Qi Jinghan's head!
For a moment, those young ladies who had been somewhat hostile towards Yun Qianmeng just now all looked at Qi Jinghan with some disgust!
After all, if Yun Qianmeng showed her sick face, it wouldn't just ruin her reputation; all the women of Western Chu would be looked down upon by people from other countries! Although they usually competed with each other, they showed a rare unity when it came to their own interests!
"Does the Tenth Prince want to look down on the women of our Western Chu? Even though we are powerless, we know what 'a gentleman can be killed but not humiliated' means! Your Highness the Crown Prince came with sincerity, but the First Prince and the Tenth Prince made things difficult for a weak woman who was seriously ill on the land of Western Chu. If the news gets out, aren't they afraid of being laughed at by their allies?" Qu Feiqing gently held Yun Qianmeng's hand under the table, but found that she felt an astonishing heat in her palm. She immediately glared at Qi Jingxuan and Qi Jinghan, with rare anger and determination in her tone, which made those who used to think she was docile look at her in new light!
"Why are you angry, Miss Qu? We have come from afar, doesn't that show our sincerity? Miss Qu, are you trying to sow discord between the two countries by saying this?" Qi Jingyuan spoke lightly at this time, with an extremely dangerous tone in his voice. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere because of his words. For a moment, even the frost and dew on the autumn night seemed to solidify, making people feel cold!
"The prince is really eloquent! But, bullying a few weak women like this, even if you win, it is probably dishonorable!" At this time, Rong Yunhe spoke lightly, and everyone looked in the direction of the voice, only to see that he had not spoken a word all night and his face was as expressionless as when he entered the venue. However, the glint in his eyes under the moonlight was filled with a coldness that kept people at a distance!
Even though Rong Yunhe was cold and ruthless at the moment, his words just now left a good impression on the daughters of many families!
"Oh? Young Master Rong actually has such insight. I admire his compassion for women very much! But, with such a temper, if Young Master Rong were on the battlefield, he would have died long ago. How could it be your turn to act as a flower protector here?" Qi Jingyuan spoke with a hint of sarcasm. There was a cruel light hidden in his hawk-like eyes. He glanced at the young ladies opposite, and everyone lowered their heads instantly, leaving only a few who were a little brave, but their faces turned slightly pale!
"Don't you know that 'there is a sequence in learning, and everyone has their own specialization'? The Crown Prince may be proficient in marching and fighting, but Master Rong is well versed in business and commerce! In terms of the former, Master Rong may not be as good as the Crown Prince, but in terms of the latter, I'm afraid Master Rong is better! What's more, the Western Chu country is now peaceful and the people are safe. The Emperor and the Empress Dowager sympathize with the people. How could they easily start a war and cause great suffering to the people? Wouldn't that shake the foundation of the country?" Yun Qianmeng knew that Rong Yunhe seldom communicated with others on a daily basis, and might not be able to surpass the Northern Qi Crown Prince in eloquence, so she took a strong breath and replied lightly!
But only Qu Feiqing knew that Yun Qianmeng was using all her strength to say every word, and the hand that was wrapped in her hand was clenched into a fist, which made Qu Feiqing feel so distressed!
"Miss Yun is so eloquent even though she is ill. It makes me doubt whether the illness is real or not!" Qi Jingyuan once again cast his gaze on Yun Qianmeng, and saw that she was sitting at the table, her face tightly covered by the veil, but her eyes with a bright light in the darkness could be felt even though they were blocked!
Qi Jingyuan couldn't help but let out a bloodthirsty sneer. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Concubine Rong smiling and saying to Emperor Yugan, "Your Majesty, let's just watch the singing and dancing! Once the singing and dancing stopped, everyone was just chatting!"
After she finished speaking, Concubine Rong glanced at her brother. Seeing his expression of being indifferent, she sighed slightly in her heart. Then she maintained a dignified appearance and sat in her seat elegantly!
Emperor Yugan was fascinated by her perfect profile, then nodded to the chief eunuch, and heard the sound of stringed instruments slowly rising again!
For a moment, the atmosphere in the imperial garden was relaxed, and the ministers raised their glasses to drink and talked about interesting stories!
Yun Qianmeng slowly unclenched her fists and gave Qu Feiqing a faint smile, "Cousin, I'm fine!"
But Qu Feiqing didn't believe her. Looking at the slightly reddened skin on the back of Yun Qianmeng's hand, she said with concern, "How can you be so hot when nothing's wrong? Those three people from Northern Qi are really petty. They were the ones who led people into our capital and killed people last time, and now they're sitting here with a clear conscience, as if nothing happened. They're really strong men!"
Yun Qianmeng listened to the complaints of Qu Feiqing, the ancient lady, and the corners of her mouth cracked slightly. She couldn't help but smile. Then she said calmly, "Cousin, why get angry over such people? They are just picking on weak women like us, but we are not to be bullied! Otherwise, how could so many ministers here allow the people of Northern Qi to be so presumptuous?"
After listening to Yun Qianmeng's advice, Qu Feiqing calmed down a little. She then took the bird's nest in front of her and placed it in front of Yun Qianmeng, saying with concern, "Eat some bird's nest. You absolutely cannot drink alcohol in your health. Taking care of yourself is the most important thing!"
Yun Qianmeng took the small cup of bird's nest and nodded slightly!
As the two were talking, there was a slight commotion from the female relatives' side. Yun Qianmeng looked up and saw a young girl in a light purple dress walking towards them!
"You didn't come just now and missed a great show!" Qu Feiqing naturally saw Qi Ling'er coming over, so she softly explained to Yun Qianmeng, "This is Northern Qi's most beautiful woman, Princess Qi Ling'er. Her dance just now must have made all the men present fall at her feet! It even caused Hai Tian, who appeared later, to make some mistakes! Her performance of 'Guqin Yin' was not very satisfactory, and in the end, she was ridiculed by the eldest prince of Northern Qi!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Qianmeng raised her eyebrows slightly under her veil and looked at Qi Ling'er again. From the way she walked, it could be seen that she was a royal princess who had been taught very well in etiquette!
Looking at Qi Ling'er's figure and appearance, she is indeed stunningly beautiful. Looking at Hai Tian's brows, there seems to be a hint of anger. I'm afraid that any woman who is proud of her beauty will have such an expression when she sees another woman who is more beautiful than her!
"Qi Ling'er greets Princess Hai Tian! The princess's name is known throughout the entire Northern Qi. She is a woman of both talent and beauty who is praised by everyone! Ling'er would like to offer a glass to the princess!" Qi Ling'er slowly walked in front of Hai Tian, spoke in a clear and warm voice, and took the initiative to raise the wine glass in her hand, saluting Hai Tian in a friendly manner!
This natural and easy-going action not only did not lower Qi Ling'er's status, but instead made people deeply feel her good upbringing and showed her dignified temperament!
Hai Tian naturally knows how to do a good job of superficial work!
She hid her disgust towards Qi Ling'er and a kind smile flashed in her eyes. When Qi Ling'er walked to her table, Hai Tian had already stood up!
Hearing Qi Ling'er's compliments, Hai Tian curved her lips into a smile that was stunning. Then, she spoke in a rather cold voice, "Princess, you are too kind! I wasn't just repeating what others said. No one knows how much truth there is in it! Only today did Hai Tian realize that there are always people better than you. Your dance moves put Hai Tian to shame. How can I boast in front of you? This glass of wine is also my toast to you!"
After saying that, the two smiled at each other, raised their glasses and drank the osmanthus wine in their hands!
Yun Qianmeng lowered her head slightly as she ate the bird's nest in front of her, but she listened to the conversation between the two people just now. She couldn't help but laugh in her heart. She was afraid that Hai Tian had already hated Qi Ling'er in her heart, but she had to pretend to be a lady from a noble family. It was really difficult for her!
Qi Ling'er handed the empty wine glass to the maid beside her, and the maid poured another glass. This time, Qi Ling'er came towards Yun Qianmeng's seat!
Qu Feiqing immediately tugged at Yun Qianmeng's cloak to remind her!
But Yun Qianmeng had already noticed Qi Ling'er's gaze towards her. She put down the silver spoon in her hand and asked the palace maid to pour her a glass of water. Qi Ling'er happened to stand in front of her. Her timing was just right, which made Qu Feiqing, who was standing beside her, secretly admire her!
"Yun Qianmeng greets Princess Ling'er. Qianmeng is late and would like to offer a glass of water instead of wine to the princess. Please forgive me!" Yun Qianmeng spoke first without waiting for Qi Ling'er to speak. There was a hint of weakness in his tone, which made Qi Ling'er, who wanted to come and toast, stunned for a moment. She could only let Yun Qianmeng drink the glass of plain water first, and then drank the sweet wine in the glass!
After handing the wine glass to the maid, Qi Ling'er had no intention of leaving. Seeing Yun Qianmeng's delicate appearance, she couldn't help but ask with concern, "Miss Yun, can you handle this? Although this is the first time I've met Miss Yun, I often heard Tenth Brother mention her when I was in Northern Qi, so I'm not unfamiliar with her at all!"
Seeing that Qi Ling'er seemed ready for a long conversation, Yun Qianmeng propped herself up on the edge of the table with one hand, and then, perking up herself, she said to Qi Ling'er, "Qianmeng is unknown. She doesn't have the fame of Princess Haitian, nor the reputation of the princess. She's just a woman who lives in seclusion, and she has never had the chance to meet a man outside of her. Princess, if that's what you said, did the Tenth Prince recognize the wrong person?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Ling'er smiled faintly, her pupils suddenly constricted, and she immediately whispered, "Did you recognize the wrong person? Miss Yun, take off your veil, and the truth will be revealed. If Miss Yun doesn't have the strength, I can ask the maids around to help!"
As she spoke, the maid beside Qi Ling'er stepped forward and reached out to take off Yun Qianmeng's veil...
"You dare!" At this time, Qu Feiqing spoke without thinking. She stood up suddenly and tried to protect Yun Qianmeng, but she felt a strong wind blowing in her face. Then a dark green figure appeared beside Qi Ling'er like a ghost. A big hand with distinct joints instantly grabbed the maid's arm, and the maid knelt down on her knees towards Yun Qianmeng as if she had been kicked by someone!
"This is Western Chu. When is it your turn as a mere maidservant from Northern Qi to commit treason and offend the nobles of Western Chu?" A voice filled with obvious anger rang out. The maidservant stood up despite the severe pain in her knee, then retreated behind Qi Ling'er with an expressionless face!
Qi Ling'er looked at Prince Chen who had returned dressed. He didn't even bother to pay his respects to Emperor Yugan before rushing to rescue Yun Qianmeng. She smiled and said, "Your Highness has misunderstood! I was just joking with Miss Yun! Although I am a humble servant, Northern Qi is not small!"
Obviously, Jiang Muchen's words just now angered Qi Ling'er. The phrase "a little maid from Northern Qi" really killed two birds with one stone. It not only pointed out the low status of the maid, but also mocked Northern Qi for not having as much land as Western Chu. How could Qi Ling'er not be angry?
This sudden incident attracted everyone's attention, and all eyes were focused on Yun Qianmeng, Prince Chen, and Qi Ling'er!
Seeing Jiang Muchen staring at his sister with a cold expression, Qi Jinghan immediately said angrily, "Prince Chen, men and women should not be intimate with each other. Don't you know how to avoid suspicion?"
She said this without blushing or fluttering her heart, yet Yun Qianmeng's eyes flashed with coldness. Who had hidden in her carriage? And who had hidden in her boudoir? This Qi Jinghan was truly a royal child who could do what he wanted, but not others!
"Why is the Tenth Prince angry when he hasn't understood the situation yet? Besides, Prince Chen has always been self-righteous. How could he do something embarrassing in public!" At this time, Chu Feiyang, who had not spoken for a long time, said with a cold expression!
Ever since Yun Qianmeng stepped into the Imperial Garden, Chu Feiyang's eyes had never left her. Even though she was wearing a veil, he could still feel Yun Qianmeng's lively eyes, emitting a wise light in the corners that no one else could see!
However, no one expected Qi Ling'er to be so bold. She actually wanted to lift her veil when everyone thought she would not do anything to Yun Qianmeng in public!
Looking at his empty right hand, Chu Feiyang's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and his cold eyes immediately shot towards Qi Ling'er's back, causing Qi Ling'er to feel a chill in her heart!
"The Tenth Prince is so angry and humiliated. Could it be that everything you did just now was instructed by the Tenth Prince? I didn't expect the Tenth Prince to be so suspicious. How can Xi Chu believe your sincerity? If this ruins our peace talks, can the Tenth Prince take the responsibility?" Yun Qianmeng's face was cold, and his voice was not as weak as before. It was strong and cold, and it hit Qi Jinghan directly!
"You...you...Yun Qianmeng...you..." Qi Jinghan didn't expect that Yun Qianmeng would bring the question to himself in just a few words. He was so angry that his face turned red but he had nothing to say!
Seeing their own prince rendered speechless by a little woman, the ministers in the Northern Qi envoys glared at Yun Qianmeng, their eyes filled with contempt as they shouted, "Yun Qianmeng, you're only being called a young lady because of your father's status! But compared to the princess and the prince, the title of young lady is so insignificant!"
"Hmph! Insignificant?" At this time, Chu Feiyang repeated these four words lightly. His sharp eyes immediately swept over the group of Northern Qi ministers, and then turned to Yun Qianmeng. He stood up as if he had made some kind of decision, and strode towards the center of the field!
Yun Qianmeng was suddenly glanced at by Chu Feiyang. The meaning contained in that look made her feel confused for a moment. Before she could come up with a plan, she saw Chu Feiyang kneeling on one knee in front of Emperor Yugan and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I request your permission to grant us marriage!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar in the Imperial Garden. No one had expected that Chu Feiyang, who had always been unrestrained, would ask for an imperial decree to grant a marriage in such a public occasion. Everyone was speculating, wondering what had stimulated Chu Feiyang to take the initiative to bring up the matter!
The ladies were already ready to go, stretching their necks one by one, wanting Chu Feiyang to call their names!
Hai Tian stared at Chu Feiyang intently. Her face was pale and her palms were sweating. She hoped to hear Chu Feiyang read out her name, but she was afraid that it would be an unexpected name. For a moment, she felt indescribable. She only felt a hand pinching her neck tightly, making her unable to breathe!
Jiang Muchen's expression became even worse. His already cold expression became even colder after hearing Chu Feiyang's words. His eyes were full of gloom as he stared at the man kneeling in the middle of the field. The jealousy in his eyes seemed to want to burn Chu Feiyang and make him disappear into thin air!
Emperor Yugan let the people below make a fuss, but after hearing Chu Feiyang's request for permission, he laughed and asked, "You have always been used to living a carefree life, so why do you want me to grant you a marriage today? Have you thought it through? Once I give my order, I will never take it back!"
While speaking, Emperor Yugan glanced at King Chen lightly, and seeing that his face turned slightly pale, he deliberately added the last sentence!
"I have thought it through very clearly and will never regret it!" Chu Feiyang's resounding voice suddenly resounded over the entire imperial garden, making people feel that once such a battle-hardened man made a promise, the term would be for a lifetime!
When the young ladies heard this resounding assurance, their eyes were filled with emotion, as if Chu Feiyang was speaking to them. In contrast, the atmosphere here became even more solemn. The unity among the young ladies was instantly shattered, and everyone raised the invisible spikes on their bodies, waiting to fight with the enemy!
However, Qi Jingyuan's eyes narrowed suddenly, and calculation and shrewdness suddenly appeared in his pupils. However, when he looked at Chu Feiyang, there was a rare murderous intent in his eyes!
Qi Jingxuan on the side curled his lips and smiled. Unlike the gloomy look just now, he seemed a little relaxed at this moment. While everyone was holding their breath, he still had the mind to taste wine and appreciate the moon!
"In that case, which daughter do you want to marry?" Emperor Yugan took in everyone's expressions, but he always maintained a smiling expression and treated Chu Feiyang with special courtesy!
"Your Majesty, please grant me a marriage between you and Prime Minister Yun's daughter, Yun Qianmeng!" Chu Feiyang answered without hesitation, causing everyone's faces to change drastically. They all looked at Yun Qianmeng, who was still wearing a veil!
Some of the ministers were already shaking their heads at Chu Feiyang. Why was he so desperate to marry such a sickly woman? Moreover, Yun Qianmeng had been rejected by Prince Chen before!
With the power of the Prince of Chu's Mansion and Chu Feiyang's own rights, he could have any woman he wanted. Why would he have to marry a woman who was unwilling to marry him and was trying to commit suicide?
He actually asked Emperor Yu Gan to grant the marriage in front of the Northern Qi royal family. Didn't he know that Miss Yun was sick today and even Prime Minister Chu was infected?
When Yun Qianmeng heard her name being called, her heart suddenly started beating wildly. Her hands that were supporting the edge of the table suddenly clenched, and her eyes widened as she looked at Chu Feiyang's serious expression in the center of the field through the veil. An emotion that even she herself could not explain was spreading in her heart!
Rong Yunhe's eyes were filled with a hint of joy. Seeing Chu Feiyang's resolute expression, he felt happy but also heartbroken. But no matter what, Chu Feiyang's strength was unquestionable and it was the greatest protection for her!
At this time, Hai Tian was pale. Her pale complexion, set against her palm-sized face, made her look even more charming. But even with such a stunning appearance, she did not attract Chu Feiyang's attention at all. Unconsciously, the handkerchief in his hand had been rubbed out of shape. Deep hatred emanated from Hai Tian's body, making people afraid!
At this time, Concubine Yuande, who had returned to the Imperial Garden and was sitting beside the Queen Mother, felt relieved. However, at the same time, she couldn't help but worry that if Yun Qianmeng really married Chu Feiyang, the Queen Mother's party would be even more powerful!
However, her previous attempt to spy on Princess Hai and her daughter had only resulted in an ambiguous response. Looking at the Northern Qi Crown Prince and others sitting in the center of the room, Princess Dowager Yuande immediately signaled to Prince Chen, hoping that he would take the initiative!
But at this moment, Jiang Muchen's eyes were fixed on Yun Qianmeng. His hands, hanging by his sides, had already been clenched into fists. The whitening joints suppressed his rage that was about to break free. After a while, he spoke to Yun Qianmeng in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Ms. Yun is truly shocking!"
However, Yun Qianmeng's attention was completely on Chu Feiyang at the moment, and she pretended not to hear King Chen's sarcastic words, which made King Chen even more furious. His fiery eyes instantly turned to Chu Feiyang, and seeing him calmly requesting for a marriage, he felt that this was a slap in his face!
"Oh? Prime Minister Chu actually has his eyes on the daughter of Prime Minister Yun's family!" Emperor Yu Gan did not immediately respond to Chu Feiyang's request, but said this in a light tone!
"Prime Minister Chu, this is a matter of life and death, we can't act carelessly! Shouldn't we inform Prince Chu?" The Queen Mother also spoke along with Emperor Yugan, seemingly concerned about Chu Feiyang, but her words caused the Old Lady and others to frown slightly!
"What good news do you want to tell this old man?" Unexpectedly, just as the Queen Mother finished her words, the voice of King Chu was heard outside the Imperial Garden!
Everyone stood up immediately upon hearing the sound, and when they saw Chu Nanshan entering the imperial garden under the guidance of the eunuch, they all bowed and said, "Greetings, King Chu!"
"No thanks!" The King of Chu strode in, bowed slightly to Emperor Yugan and the Queen Mother, and said with a smile, "I would like to hear everyone's congratulations to me! Your Majesty, you also know that my Chu Palace is too deserted. Feiyang has finally come to his senses. Please grant us the marriage!"
When saying this, Chu Nanshan did not even look at the Queen Mother. Instead, his piercing tiger eyes were fixed on Emperor Yugan, waiting for his reply!
"Prince Chu, this is a matter of mutual consent! I will issue an imperial decree to grant the marriage, but I must also consult Prime Minister Yun and Miss Yun for their opinions! Only when the parents' wishes and the matchmaker's words are fulfilled, will Prime Minister Chu and Miss Yun be happy!" Emperor Yugan completely dismissed the matter of granting the marriage and then looked at Yun Xuanzhi who was standing beside him. "Prime Minister Yun, what do you think of this matter?"
When Yun Xuanzhi saw that he was named, he immediately stood up and walked to Chu Feiyang's side, saying loudly, "I will obey the emperor's orders!"
The reason why Yun Xuanzhi didn't say anything just now was that he was observing everyone's expressions. When he heard the Queen Mother's words just now, he knew that the Queen Mother was probably unwilling to grant Yun Qianmeng a marriage to Chu Feiyang, and Emperor Yu Gan kept making excuses, probably because he had the same idea in his mind as the Queen Mother. Therefore, on the premise of not offending both parties, Yun Xuanzhi returned the decision-making power to Emperor Yu Gan!
However, Yun Xuanzhi knew very well in his heart that Chu Feiyang and the King of Chu would not do anything that was certain. Since this matter had been raised, Meng'er would probably become a member of the King of Chu's palace sooner or later!
Even at that time, I have not offended the Empress Dowager or the Emperor, so there is no need to be so nervous!
Yun Qianmeng looked at Yun Xuanzhi's cunning appearance and sneered in her heart. He wanted her to marry into the Prince of Chu's Mansion, but didn't want to offend either party. Yun Xuanzhi's calculations were really good. However, she was afraid that Emperor Yugan would not let him escape so easily!
"What are you talking about, Prime Minister Yun? Beyond legal principles, there are only human feelings! Miss Yun is your daughter, so it is natural for you to decide on this marriage!" Sure enough, Emperor Yugan still refused to take over, but magnanimously let Yun Xuanzhi handle it himself!
"Your Majesty, I think this is inappropriate!" At this time, Prince Chen strode to Chu Feiyang's side. Under the surprised gazes of everyone, he said, "Prime Minister Chu requested the marriage today just to help Miss Yun out! If nothing goes wrong in the future, I'm afraid Prime Minister Chu will regret it!"
Ignoring Concubine Yuande's livid face and angry eyes, Prince Chen stated his reasons!
Chu Feiyang smiled upon hearing this. His handsome demeanor made all the men present seem like foils to him. The light in his eyes was intoxicating. He smiled and retorted to King Chen, "Since I have brought up this matter, I must have thought it through carefully and done it willingly! Your Majesty, please do not impose your own experiences on others!"
This sentence made Jiang Muchen shut up. Then Chu Feiyang looked at Yun Xuanzhi and said with a smile, "Prime Minister Yun is Miss Yun's biological father. Doesn't he want his daughter to be happy?"
When Chu Feiyang looked at him with those cold eyes, Yun Xuanzhi felt a chill run down his spine. The reproachful glances from all around forced Yun Xuanzhi to bite the bullet and reply, "Your Majesty, I agree!"
When everyone heard this, some were disappointed, some were jealous, the smile on Emperor Yugan's face faded a little, and the coldness in the Queen Mother's eyes increased!
"In that case, Miss Yun, please come forward and listen to the order!" Unexpectedly, Yun Xuanzhi agreed to this matter so quickly. Emperor Yugan's words were as good as gold, so he naturally couldn't go back on his word. He could only let Yun Qianmeng come forward and listen to the order!
But Chu Feiyang stood up at this time and walked towards the sick Yun Qianmeng step by step. Under the gaze of everyone, he walked in front of Yun Qianmeng. The coldness in his eyes had long disappeared, and he was so calm that no one could see the slightest emotion!
Yun Qianmeng looked up and saw that he looked calm, but her heart plummeted. She whispered through the veil, "Prime Minister, have you thought it through? If you find it troublesome, there will be no way out!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Feiyang smiled with a cheerful expression. A smile as gentle as a spring breeze flashed across his eyes, making people feel that it was genuine. However, he then said something that made Yun Qianmeng angry, "Isn't I just resolving the problem? Unless you want to marry into a foreign alliance!"
Yesterday's secret talks with the Northern Qi Crown Prince and others had already led to the agreement on the marriage, otherwise Emperor Yugan would not have made preparations in advance and allowed the wives of officials of the third rank and above to attend such an important palace banquet today!
However, those who participated in the secret talks yesterday were only a few extremely important ministers in the court. The other officials naturally did not know what was going on!
However, Qu Feiqing gently nudged Yun Qianmeng and whispered in her ear, "Go!"
It can be seen that Chu Feiyang is very serious. Otherwise, with his status and position, Emperor Yugan would not say anything even if he asked for the princess of Northern Qi!
Moreover, so many people in the field wanted to obstruct this matter openly and secretly just now, but they were all blocked by Chu Feiyang. This intention is probably witnessed by heaven and earth, and it also makes Qu Feiqing happy for Yun Qianmeng!
Yun Qianmeng did not expect Chu Feiyang to say this. Although she had a premonition in her heart, she did not expect that this matter would involve herself. Now it seems that her marriage with Chu Feiyang is inevitable!
With her beautiful eyebrows slightly furrowed and her pearly teeth biting her red lips, Yun Qianmeng finally took that step. She followed Chu Feiyang to the center of the field and knelt down in front of Emperor Yugan in front of everyone!
Emperor Yugan slowly spoke, "Ms. Yun is a dignified and virtuous young lady. Today, I grant her marriage to Prime Minister Chu as his legal wife. I decree this!"
A simple sentence determined Yun Qianmeng's life!
As soon as Emperor Yugan finished speaking, he heard people around him standing up to congratulate him!
"Congratulations to Prime Minister Chu. He and Miss Yun are truly a match made in heaven!"
"Congratulations, Your Highness, for having such a beautiful granddaughter-in-law!"
It's obvious that none of them have seen Yun Qianmeng's appearance today, yet they can still lie to this extent with their eyes open. It's really funny!
Yun Qianmeng was then supported by the palace maids and brought back to the banquet room. After she sat down, she realized that her cheeks seemed even hotter than before, and her whole body felt even weaker than before!
All the young ladies looked at today's lucky winner with all kinds of envy and jealousy. Everyone was gritting their teeth, wondering why Yun Qianmeng, who showed up last and was sick all over, won the first prize and became Chu Feiyang's wife!
There were also some other people looking at Hai Tian with pity, but Hai Tian was unwilling to even look at Yun Qianmeng. The anger in her heart could not be eliminated, and the cold light in her eyes was frightening, but she still sat at the table stiffly, maintaining the demeanor of a princess!
"Your Majesty, since that's the case, good things should come in pairs. I hope Your Majesty will fulfill this prince's long-cherished wish!" At this time, Qi Jingxuan actually stood up and said!
Emperor Yugan already had an idea in mind. He looked at Qi Jingxuan with a smile and said, "Whatever your request is, please tell me! As long as it is something I can do, I will naturally agree to it!"
Seeing Emperor Yugan's straightforward response, Qi Jingxuan said, "This prince fell in love with Princess Haitian at first sight. I beg Your Majesty to marry Princess Haitian to Northern Qi!"
When these words were spoken, they were even more shocking than Chu Feiyang's request for marriage just now!
You know, Chu Feiyang is the left prime minister of Western Chu, and it would be a perfect match for Yun Qianmeng to marry her!
But Qi Jingxuan is the eldest prince of Northern Qi. Hai Tian is going there on a road of marriage with no return!
For a moment, Hai Tian's struggling figure couldn't help but sway a few times. She held on to the chair tightly, looking at Neptune with pleading eyes!
There was a sinister glint in the eyes of the Sea King, and a hint of murderous intent appeared on his elegant face. There was a look of understanding in his half-closed eyes, but he did not speak immediately. Instead, he watched the reaction of Emperor Yugan!
Emperor Yugan hesitated for a moment, and said with some embarrassment, "Princess Haitian is the apple of the Sea King's eye. She has lived a life of luxury since she was a child. I'm afraid she can't stand the hardship of a long journey!"
The implication is a polite refusal!
These words caused Qi Jingxuan to sneer. Just as he was about to speak, he found that Qi Jingyuan beside him also stood up and said, "In this case, the throne of the Crown Princess can at least be called the status of a princess!"
As soon as these words were spoken, there was another uproar. If Hai Tian married Qi Jingxuan, she would at most be a princess!
But if she becomes Qi Jingyuan's Crown Princess, she will be the Queen of a country in the future. I'm afraid no one can resist such temptation!
Even Aquaman, who had been watching, couldn't help but flicker his eyes a little!
Qi Jingxuan looked at Cheng Yaojin who had run out halfway, and his eyes were filled with the wish that he wanted to eat Qi Jingyuan, but the other party was always loyal to Emperor Yugan, which made him very angry, but he could not lose face in front of the king and ministers of Western Chu!
"I wonder what the Sea King thinks?" Emperor Yugan did not give a direct answer, but looked at the Sea King with a tone of negotiation in his voice!
"Brother Hai, I heard that the incident with Prince Rui this time was also caused by your kid. In this case, of course we have to make up for our sins with our merits!" At this time, the King of Chu, who was free from worries, reminded everyone in a cool tone!
But the Sea King looked at Hai Tian deeply, and finally said with pain, "Your Majesty, of course I agree!"
Hearing this, Hai Tian's last breath of breath suddenly relaxed, and she almost collapsed on her seat. But the palace maid beside her would not let her do that, and carried her to the center of the venue to listen to the emperor's order!
"The daughter of the Sea King is virtuous, filial, and respectful, as well as talented and beautiful. She is now promoted to Princess Heshun and is betrothed to the Crown Prince of Northern Qi as his consort. This is decreed!"
"Thank you... Your Majesty!" Hai Tian said.
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