Halfway through the banquet, Mu Weiliang suddenly stood up, faced Rong Yuan, and said, "Your Majesty, I have brought an envoy here not only to celebrate Your Majesty's birthday, but also for another matter."
Rong Yuan stopped what he was doing and looked at him: "Oh? What is it, Your Highness? Please speak frankly."
I thought you guys could hold out for so long, but you couldn't wait any longer! Humph!
Mu Weiliang had a feeling that the Emperor of Qinglong Kingdom was waiting for him to say what he was about to say.
Mu Weiliang: "I have come here on the orders of my father, the Emperor, with my most beloved Princess Xinyan from Tianzhu Kingdom, for a marriage alliance!!"
After Mu Weiliang finished speaking, a murmur of discussion arose below.
"So it wasn't just a simple birthday celebration after all!"
"Exactly! They even said she was the most favored princess. Would the most favored princess really be sent here for a political marriage? Who are they kidding!"
"Hahaha, that's right, that's right. This princess does look quite pretty. But don't you know that the other day on the street, this princess got out of her sedan chair and went to talk to our Crown Prince!"
"She actually dares to covet our Crown Prince? She's dreaming!"
Rong Yuan heard the murmurs below, smiled, and did not stop them.
Mu Weiliang naturally heard the discussions below, but he wasn't angry, because it was the truth. Even if he were angry, it wouldn't solve anything.
Mu Xinyan was not as magnanimous as Mu Weiliang. She was about to stand up and reprimand those who were gossiping when Mu Weiliang stopped her with a look.
Mu Xinyan was so frightened that she quickly sat down and dared not make a sound.
The way my brother looked at me just now, it was like he wanted to devour me. It was terrifying.
Mu Weiliang: "Your Majesty, my father and I sincerely wish to establish a marriage alliance with the Azure Dragon Kingdom. For the sake of a harmonious union between the Heavenly Kingdom and the Azure Dragon Kingdom, our Heavenly Kingdom is willing to double the annual tribute."
As soon as Mu Weiliang said this, a collective gasp rippled through the room.
If this amount were doubled, it would be quite substantial. How could India be so generous as to send a princess over for a marriage alliance?
If that's the case, wouldn't India have lost both its wife and its army?
Rong Yuan didn't think like the ministers below him. He thought, even if you double the number, they're still just inanimate objects. You've openly placed someone as grown as Mu Xinyan in my Azure Dragon Kingdom; no matter how you look at it, she's a dangerous presence.
Rong Yuan: "Did His Majesty from India bring any documents with him?"
"Of course, it's here in this hall."
Rong Yuan had the eunuch bring the document over, examined it carefully, and after a moment, put the document away and looked at Mu Weiliang.
"I have received Your Highness's and your father's good intentions. However, if Princess Xinyan were to be married off... Your Highness just mentioned that Princess Xinyan is the most beloved princess in your Tianzhu Kingdom. I am worried that my sons might not be worthy of her."
Rong Yuan's meaning was clear: your princess is the most favored, so why shouldn't my prince be? Besides, judging from what he just witnessed, he didn't seem to be favored either. Was this a case of bringing a useless pawn to the Azure Dragon Kingdom?
If they are truly favored, then a marriage alliance would be acceptable. After all, with a hostage sent by marriage, they would have someone to control the Kingdom of India. Sending this useless pawn would be of no use.
Mu Weiliang naturally understood what he meant, and he didn't intend to dwell on it too much. As for who he would marry, he didn't care, as long as he could send the person over.
"Your Majesty need not worry. I believe that Your Majesty's princes are all handsome and dignified, and of immeasurable nobility. They are the perfect match for Princess Xinyan."
Rong Yuan didn't know what to say after hearing what he said, so he turned to look at the prince.
"Mian'er, Che'er, what do you two think about this matter?"
Rong Yuan didn't even ask Rong Xi, which proved everyone's claim that a foreign princess could not be married off to the crown prince of a country.
Before the two princes could speak, Mu Xinyan couldn't help but stand up.
"Your Majesty of the Azure Dragon Kingdom, may I ask the two princes a few questions?"
Rong Yuan looked at her: "Oh? What does the princess want to ask?"
Mu Xinyan lowered her head shyly: "Yan'er just wanted to ask if they have wives or concubines at home, so that Yan'er can avoid going there and affecting their relationship!"
Mu Xinyan spoke sweetly, worried that if the prince she chose already had wives and concubines, it might affect their relationship. In reality, she didn't care at all. She would definitely become the principal wife, so what did it matter?
She just wanted to find out how many wives and concubines they each had. Based on that, she could determine which of them was the most promiscuous.
Although the royal family of the Azure Dragon Kingdom doesn't have monogamous members, even if she were to marry, she couldn't possibly marry a playboy. If he had too many wives and concubines, wouldn't she be vying for his favor every day?
Upon hearing Mu Xinyan's words, Rong Yuan burst into laughter.
"Princess Xinyan, rest assured, my two princes only have concubines or maids in their households, and no principal wife has been chosen yet."
Mu Xinyan's face flushed red: "Thank you, Your Majesty, Xinyan understands."
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