A sneer.
The Eighth Princess suddenly opened her eyes and growled in frustration, "Meng Xi!"
Meng Ying twitched the corner of her mouth, leaned forward and whispered, "Xiao Xiaoba, don't force me to beat you up in front of so many people. If you know what's good for you, just shut up right there, or I'll embarrass you so much that it'll be all over the neighboring countries!"
The Eighth Princess was immediately furious. How dare the bitch Meng Xi threaten her!
She opened her mouth to retaliate sarcastically, but suddenly felt a chill down her spine, and a chilling gaze fell on her.
Turning around, who else could it be but her grandfather? If she had to say who she feared the most, it would have to be her grandfather. Before leaving the palace, her grandfather had sent someone to warn her not to cause trouble, but she had done that... He would definitely skin her alive when he got back.
The eighth princess swallowed her throat guiltily and had to swallow her anger.
Seeing that she had stopped causing trouble and that the envoy was still there, Meng Xian immediately helped Xie Wan'er up and looked at the emperor: "Big Brother."
Xiao Huaiyu nodded, signaling the eunuch to send them to see the imperial physician. He then arranged for the envoys and helped Xihe into the house. The argument that was about to break out ended abruptly.
But just as they sat down, the eighth princess's grandfather came to ask for a meeting.
Xiao Huaiyu didn't even raise his eyebrows: "Come in."
When people came, he didn't say a word. It was not until dusk fell outside the house, the singing faded from the entire "Maoyuan", and the envoys left that he slowly stood up and stroked his sleeves.
"It seems that Lord Fang has found a new backer."
Lord Fang's pupils shrank, and he fell to his knees: "Your Majesty, I am innocent!"
Xiao Huaiyu turned away, and the guards and eunuchs hurriedly followed him. "Maoyuan" was empty in an instant.
Lord Fang hurried after him but stopped in front of the door. The Eighth Princess, who had been waiting for a long time, had her eyes lit up and hurried to catch up: "Grandfather, what did His Majesty say...ah!"
He covered his face and looked at his grandfather in disbelief.
Lord Fang stared at her fiercely: "You are more likely to cause trouble than to help!"
This meeting with the envoy was Xiao Huaiyu's first diplomatic activity after he ascended the throne.
Prince Baru's country is not a small, ignorant and backward country. On the contrary, the current ruler Batu is brave and good at fighting, and he has many warriors and counselors under his command. Although the national strength is not as good as theirs, it should not be underestimated.
Apart from the incident at Maoyuan, the two sides have been getting along very well and have even achieved a lot of trade exchanges.
Xihe hadn't seen Meng Yuchuan for several days. It was said that he was busy with cooperation matters. When the envoy was free and about to leave, Meng Yuchuan told her that the eighth princess wanted to marry.
Xihe blinked: "Is it done then?"
Meng Yuchuan smiled and said, "Of course not. His Majesty, though young, has great ambitions. He told the envoys, 'Trade is fine, but marriage is off the table.'"
"Whether two countries can be friendly is not determined by marrying someone."
Xihe strongly agreed: "As long as trade routes are opened, cultural exchanges and trade will naturally develop, without the need for marriage alliances. On the contrary, marrying a young girl there, unfamiliar with the place, would be so pitiful."
There was no need for a marriage alliance. Some people agreed, some opposed, but after the emperor made the final decision, no one objected.
At this point, Prince Baru’s mission of visiting was finally completed, and he would be returning home soon.
At this moment, the Eighth Princess and her daughter in the palace were completely dumbfounded. Was the promised marriage ruined just like that? The Eighth Princess was fine. She didn't like that Baru anyway. He had a shaggy beard and was big and strong. Just looking at him was scary.
But her mother was not happy, after all, she had a son!
Unfortunately, the young emperor saw through Lord Fang's plan. Not to mention marrying off the Eighth Princess and her daughter, it's even difficult for them to leave the palace now.
The Eighth Princess blurted out, "That damned girl Meng Xi must have complained to my brother!"
In particular, when she heard that Meng Xi had followed Baru back to China, she was so angry that she tore her handkerchief into pieces.
I secretly cursed this damn girl for being so cunning. It turns out she has set her eyes on Baru!
Not only the Eighth Princess, but even Xiao Huaiyu thought so, with complicated feelings in his heart: "Do I have to go?" The little girl was wearing a dazzling red dress, and when she looked at Baru, the rough man, her fists stiffened.
Meng Xi's eyes lit up. "I heard that King Batu built a crystal palace out of ice and snow. I want to go see it."
Xiao Huaiyu pursed his lips and said, "If you like, I can build you one. It will definitely be more luxurious than his."
"Brother, you're joking again. If Dad knew you did this, he would definitely scold you for being ridiculous." Seeing that Xiao Huaiyu still looked unhappy, she pulled his clothes and started to act coquettishly: "Brother, just let me go, okay? There are guards, martial arts masters, and maids to serve me. I can't bear the hardship and I can't get lost. I will be back soon."
Outside the city, flags were flying, and the wolf totem of the Baru Kingdom was waiting in the wind. Everyone was waiting.
Xiao Huaiyu finally shook his head and said helplessly: "I really can't do anything about you, but promise me, big brother, to come back soon."
Meng Xian nodded hurriedly: "I know, I know!"
She grinned at him, turned around and jumped into the carriage.
The drums beat loudly, and the envoys' convoy moved slowly, disappearing from sight little by little under everyone's gaze.
Meng Yuchuan tightened his grip on his wife's hand: "You actually let her do what she wants this time."
Xihe: "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Let her do whatever she wants."
She had always thought Meng Xian was a noisy little girl who never grew up, until that night when she came to her and said she wanted to go out and explore the world. The little girl smiled faintly and said, "Everyone says that my Meng family is ambitious, but I know exactly what kind of people my parents are."
If it weren't for her eldest brother, she believed that her parents would definitely choose to retire to the mountains or wander around the world.
"Everyone now thinks we're aiming for the throne. Xian'er doesn't want her parents to be criticized, and she doesn't want to be involved in these things."
"Mom, just let me go. I'm grown up now and want to go out and see the world."
What could Xihe say to a daughter so thoughtful? It would be good for her to go out and broaden her horizons.
Meng Yuchuan paused: "Aren't you afraid..."
Xihe raised his lips and said, "They are just children. We'll talk about the future later."
As soon as Meng Xian left, the entire capital suddenly became quiet, but soon became lively again because the Eighth Princess was getting married.
Lord Fang was afraid that his thoughts would be discovered by the emperor, and he was even more afraid that the eighth princess would cause a disturbance in "Maoyuan" and cause the emperor to be annoyed. Thinking of redeeming his sins, he hurriedly selected a son-in-law for the eighth princess.
Xiao Huaiyu didn't ask. After knowing that the Eighth Princess had no objection, he issued an edict.
However, as soon as this incident happened, the ministers seemed to have received a reminder and remembered the matter of enthroning the queen, and began to urge it every day.
Xiao Huaiyu was extremely annoyed, so he simply gave them more tasks. The adults who were busy all the time gradually calmed down. However, after they calmed down, one of the people involved in "Maoyuan" began to frequently visit the palace.
Xihe: "...Is there something wrong?"
Gouzi: "Because the heroine is reborn."
Xihe:!!!
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