He was impulsive just now. He just wanted to reject Wei Jingyan temporarily. If Wei Jingyan changed his mind, he would still accept to marry Wei Jingyan. Why did it become like this now?
If Wei Jingyan chose the principal wife, he would only be able to be a concubine in the future. How could this be possible? He didn't want to share a husband with others! Wei Jingyan also promised that he would only marry him as the principal wife in this life.
Before Lan Ci could say anything, Wei Jingze had already asked for Wei Jingyan's opinion: "Royal brother, what do you think of what I and Lan Jun proposed?"
Wei Jingyan was also angry at this time: "I will obey the emperor's arrangements."
365: [Ouch!]
Wei Jingyan's answer was like a thunderbolt hitting Lan Ci's head, making him dizzy.
Everything around him seemed to become nothing, and the only words in his ears were Wei Jingyan's "I will obey the emperor's arrangements."
Concubine Yi felt bitter. No matter who Wei Jingyan chose to be the princess, she would never have the chance in this life.
Just as Wei Jingyan stood up to answer, Lan Ci suddenly reached out and grabbed his wrist.
Lan Ci had only one thought in her mind, that was not to let Wei Jingyan choose a concubine.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to marry Prince Duan and become his legitimate wife."
Wei Jingyan opened his lips slightly, and it was obvious that he did not expect Lan Ci's thoughts to change so quickly.
He became more and more dissatisfied with Lan Ci. He kept changing his mind in front of the emperor. Did he think this was his home?
Wei Jingze narrowed his eyes, a dangerous aura flashed between his brows, and his whole body exuded the majestic aura of a superior without even getting angry.
"What do you think this place is? What kind of person is your royal brother? Do you think you can marry whenever you want, or not?"
The emperor was furious, and everyone knelt. "Your Majesty, please calm down."
Lan Wenrong and Jiang Qing were frightened and broke out in cold sweats. Lan Ci didn't even dare to move. He realized his mistake, but the words had already been spoken and it was too late to take them back.
Lan Yun did not kneel down. Instead, he reached out and gently stroked Wei Jingze's chest to help him calm down: "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. It's my ignorance."
Wei Jingze held Lan Yun's hand, which was resting on his chest, and took a deep breath. "Your brother is so troublesome. You were right to teach him a lesson."
Lan Yun coaxed, "Yes, yes, Your Majesty, please don't be angry. For the sake of this minister, please give them another chance to choose, okay?"
Wei Jingze hummed, "For your sake."
Seeing that Wei Jingze was so quickly appeased by Lan Yun, Ye Zao silently gave Lan Yun a thumbs up in his heart.
Everyone was almost scared to death, only Lan Yun was brave enough.
"For Lord Lan's sake, I will not argue with Young Master Lan. My Royal Brother, I ask you, Young Master Lan is willing to marry you, are you willing to marry him?"
After asking, Wei Jingze kindly reminded: "This is your last chance. If you refuse again today, I will never agree to your marriage again."
Wei Jingze said it so decisively that Lan Ci looked at Wei Jingyan nervously, hoping he would agree.
Wei Jingyan is not stupid. He was the one who took the initiative to propose marriage today. He still has feelings for Lan Ci. At the same time, in order to keep the powerful arm of the Minister of Revenue, he must agree.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am willing to do so."
Lan Ci, Lan Wenrong and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay!" Wei Jingze said: "But..."
Lan Ci, Lan Wenrong and Jiang Qing were not yet happy when Wei Jingze changed the subject and their hearts became anxious again.
Wei Jingze glanced at the expressions of the people below and said slowly, "The emperor's principal wife must be a sensible young lady from an aristocratic family. Young Master Lan can only be a concubine."
Lan Ci was anxious. How could this be possible? He wanted to speak, but suddenly he felt his hand being pulled. It was Wei Jingyan who was pulling him.
Wei Jingyan took advantage of Lan Ci's moment of daze to reply, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
365: [The protagonist's luck has dissipated by 30%.]
365: [Today's progress is very fast.]
Lan Yun: [This arranged marriage could have strengthened the protagonists' affection, but after this incident, the rift between them has only deepened. A couple that was meant to be together has become a couple of enemies.]
365 couldn't help but give Lan Yun a thumbs up. This kind of divisive method is acceptable.
However, it was also because of Lan Ci's personality. If Lan Ci had been able to calm down and listen to Wei Jingyan's explanation, or if he had not been so willful and agreed at the beginning, Wei Jingyan would not have harbored any resentment towards him.
When Wei Jingyan liked Lan Ci very much in the past, Lan Ci's personality was innocent, lively, cute and straightforward. But when it came to serious matters, Lan Ci was still like this, which meant that she was ignorant of the overall situation. Naturally, Lan Ci's position in Wei Jingyan's heart would not be the same as before.
Wei Jingyan and Lan Ci were granted marriage on the spot. Logically they should have been very happy, but there was no sign of happiness on their faces.
After dinner, Wei Jingze and Lan Yun left first, and the others were free to do as they pleased.
The two returned to Chaohua Palace and closed the door. Lan Yun immediately hugged Wei Jingze, and Wei Jingze also smiled and hugged Lan Yun's waist: "Did I behave well tonight?"
Lan Yun had a detailed discussion with Wei Jingze last night about what happened tonight. No matter how Lan Ci behaves today, the best outcome can only be that she becomes a concubine, and the worst outcome is of course that she cannot marry Wei Jingyan. No matter which outcome it is, it is under the control of Wei Jingze and Lan Yun.
Lan Yun lowered her head slightly and kissed Wei Jingze on the cheek: "Zhiheng is really great."
"After tonight, I wonder if the relationship between my brother and Lord Lan can still be so stable." Wei Jingze reminded: "It's time to deal with Luliu. I don't feel safe with her around you."
"Listen to Zhiheng." The tenderness in Lan Yun's eyes almost drowned Wei Jingze.
Wei Jingze was almost overwhelmed by Lan Yun's tender gaze, but he still remembered to get down to business: "Among the six ministries, I already control four: the Ministry of Civil Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of Works. However, Lord Lan is on my brother's side, and their relationship will be shaken after tonight. In addition, the most important Ministry of War and its power are in his hands. I have been trying to find a way to get the tiger talisman back from him."
Speaking of the Ministry of War, Lan Yun also wanted to dig the late emperor out of his grave and scold him.
At the beginning, the late emperor was worried that Wei Jingze would be detrimental to Wei Jingyan after he ascended the throne, so he allowed Wei Jingyan to establish military merits early and gave Wei Jingyan the military power.
The late emperor was worried that Wei Jingze would harm Wei Jingyan, so why didn't he worry that Wei Jingyan would rebel? Even if Wei Jingyan performed well and his achievements surpassed his own, wouldn't the late emperor know?
"Don't worry, Zhiheng. Isn't Prince Duan going to marry a princess?"
Wei Jingze instantly understood what Lan Yun meant, his eyes lit up: "You mean?"
Lan Yun nodded.
The two smiled at each other, and everything was said without words.
Wei Jingze also promised: "After I take full power, I will let Lord Lan resign and return home for your sake."
Lan Yun said, "The only people I care about are my mother and my eldest brother. As for the others, I'll do whatever I have to do."
Wei Jingze understood.
After finishing his business, Lan Yun reminded his emperor: "The night is short, let's not waste time. I'll have someone fetch some water so we can take a bath together, okay?"
Wei Jingze nodded with a red face, as he had promised Lan Yun yesterday.
On the other side, not long after Wei Jingze and Lan Yun left, Wei Jingyan also went back. He did not call Lan Ci when he left.
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