Li Huan suppressed a laugh and explained in a serious tone.
“I once set up a stall selling boxed lunches in front of the gate of Lingjiu Palace in Tianshan. Tianshan Tonglao came after smelling the aroma of the food. After tasting the boxed lunches, she actually tried to keep me and make me a cook at Lingjiu Palace!”
"I'm used to wandering the world, roaming the streets and alleys, how could I possibly stay in Lingjiu Palace to serve a Heavenly Mountain Child Granny?"
"So I resolutely refused Tianshan Tonglao. She was unwilling to give up and used sweet words to invite me to Lingjiu Palace as a guest. Then she set a trap and trapped me in a dark ice cave, trying to make me submit."
"My martial arts are superb, how could a mere ice cave trap me? Who knew that the Heavenly Child Granny would take the opportunity to release a sleeping potion, causing me to lose my mind, and then send a woman to spend three days and three nights with me..."
After listening to Li Huan's spiel, Li Qinglu was deeply moved.
“My experience was exactly the same as yours. I was also locked in an ice cave and spent three days with a young man… It was pitch black at the time. I touched the man’s face and head; his hair was very short…”
As she spoke, Li Qinglu looked at Li Huan's short hair.
Li Huan said, "I've always kept my hair short, and your dream man also happens to have short hair. It's just a coincidence!"
Xu Zhu was originally bald, but his hair grew back when he was trapped in the ice cave.
Li Qinglu sighed and said in a low voice, "I racked my brains before I came up with this idea: to have Father Emperor hold a recruitment ceremony for the imperial son-in-law, hoping to find my dream man... But... Granny Wang was disappointed... Alas..."
Li Huan said, "Don't give up. Although I'm not your dream lover, there are many other people in the hall. Your dream lover should be among them!"
Li Qinglu's eyes lit up: "Really?"
Li Huan mimed calculating fortunes with his fingers, his eyes slightly narrowed before opening them.
"I wasn't wrong, Menglang is in the hall, and we have a close relationship!"
Li Qinglu hurriedly asked, "Is he closely related to Alliance Leader Li? Who exactly is he?"
Li Huan said, "He is one of my three sworn brothers!"
Li Qinglu said excitedly, "Quickly invite Alliance Leader Li's sworn brothers in!"
Li Huan said, "Don't rush! My three sworn brothers are Xiao Feng, the Southern King of Liao, Duan Yu, the Prince of Dali, and Xu Zhu, the Palace Master of Tianshan Lingjiu Palace. You should think about who is most likely to be your dream lover."
Without hesitation, Li Qinglu said, "King Xiao is a burly man with a thick beard; he is definitely not Meng Lang!"
Li Huan nodded: "The princess is clever; she has already eliminated one, leaving two."
Li Qinglu asked, "The Palace Master of the Tianshan Lingjiu Palace was originally the Tianshan Child Granny, how did she become Xuzhu?"
Li Huan said, "By chance, before Tianshan Tonglao died, she handed the sect leader's bracelet to Xuzhu, and he then sat on the throne of Lingjiu Palace."
Li Qinglu said, "Judging from Xuzhu's name, he must be a monk."
Li Huan said, "That's right, Xu Zhu was once a disciple of Shaolin Temple, but he recently returned to secular life."
Li Qinglu said, "Monks are pure of heart and never get close to women, so Xuzhu is definitely not Menglang!"
Li Huan almost burst out laughing.
This Western Xia princess was wise all her life, but made a foolish mistake for a moment.
"In that case, Prince Duan Yu of Dali must be my dream lover!"
As Li Qinglu spoke, her eyes sparkled with admiration.
Li Huan deliberately said, "If your dream lover is Prince Duan Yu, it would be perfect if the Dali Kingdom and the Western Xia Kingdom were to form a marriage alliance. This would not only suit your wishes but also your father's wishes, making everyone happy!"
Suddenly, Li Huan changed the subject.
"But Duan Yu only loves Murong Fu's cousin, Wang Yuyan. How could he possibly accept another woman? Besides, I've never heard Duan Yu mention being trapped in an ice cave..."
"Here's what we'll do: Go ask Duan Yu and Xu Zhu three questions and hear their answers!"
Li Qinglu said, "That's the only way. Thank you for the reminder, Alliance Leader Li."
She bowed slightly to express her gratitude.
Immediately afterwards, Li Huan and Li Qinglu walked out of the inner hall and arrived at the main hall.
At this moment, the hall was still dark, with no lights on.
The crowd discussed amongst themselves, anxiously shouting and urging them on.
"Why has Your Highness stopped asking questions?"
"Where did Alliance Leader Li go?"
"Could it be that Alliance Leader Li's answer is to the princess's liking?"
"It's obvious that Alliance Leader Li has become the Prince Consort!"
...
Amid the commotion, Murong Fu sighed and lamented, feeling that he had missed the best opportunity to "save the country through a roundabout way and restore the Great Yan"!
"Distinguished guests! Please continue with your questions!"
This time, it wasn't a palace maid who spoke, but Li Huan!
Duan Yu hurriedly asked, "Second Brother, what exactly happened?"
Li Huan said, "It's alright, it's alright. I just chatted with the princess for a bit. Sorry to keep you all waiting."
Duan Yu asked, "Second Brother, you didn't become the son-in-law of the Western Xia?"
Li Huan laughed and said, "I'm not destined to be with the princess. I'll take over asking the questions from now on!"
Everyone was overjoyed and cheered.
Prince Zongzan shouted, "This humble king answers the princess's first test! My most carefree and joyful place..."
"Wait!" Li Huan immediately interrupted Prince Zongzan, "Let Prince Duan of Dali answer the first question first!"
Prince Zongzan was displeased: "Why should Prince Duan answer first? I am also a prince! And a prince of the Tubo Kingdom!"
Li Huan said, "In terms of national strength and influence, the Tubo Kingdom should rank after the Dali Kingdom. Based on this alone, Duan Yu should be asked to answer the question first!"
Prince Zongzan was speechless for a moment.
Duan Yu laughed and said, "The happiest and most carefree place in my life is with Miss Wang. Wherever she goes, I go."
Holy crap, is this guy applying to be the prince consort? It's practically a public confession of love to Wang Yuyan!
In the darkness, Wang Yuyan's cheeks burned, thankfully she couldn't see it.
Mu Wanqing and Zhong Ling both snorted at the same time, clearly filled with jealousy.
Li Huan said, "Fourth brother, you can go home now. You are not qualified to be the son-in-law of the Western Xia."
Duan Yu smiled and said, "Don't we need to answer the second question?"
Li Huan said, "No need. Your answer to the first question has already proven that you are not the lover in the princess's heart!"
Duan Yu chuckled a few times: "I hope Your Highness will find your ideal husband soon."
“It’s my turn this time!” Prince Zongzan exclaimed.
Li Huan said, "Xu Zhu, you answer the first question!"
"Why won't you let me answer?" Prince Zongzan shouted angrily.
Li Huan said, "Look how impatient you are! So far, none of the people who answered the questions first have satisfied the princess! They've all been eliminated! Do you want to be eliminated too?"
Upon hearing this, Zong Zan quickly said, "If Xiao Wang doesn't want to be eliminated, then let's wait and see. He can answer the question again later..."
Li Huan asked loudly, "Xu Zhu, where is your most carefree and happy place?"
Xu Zhu hesitated for a few seconds before saying, "Second Brother, to be honest, my most carefree and happy place is the same as yours!"
Li Huan deliberately asked, "Really? Your most carefree and happy place is actually in a dark ice cave?"
“Exactly!” Xu Zhu replied.
Instantly, Li Qinglu's shoulders trembled slightly...
"Hahaha..." Murong Fu suddenly burst into laughter!
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