"Qingbi, why did you risk offending Prime Minister Liang to help Princess Zhaohua today?" The Emperor asked, staring at Yun Qingbi after he sat down.
"The relationship between Western Yan and Northern Yin has always been good, and Princess Zhaohua is especially friendly with Northern Yin. My actions are merely intended to maintain the relationship between the two countries." Yun Qingbi lowered her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes covering them.
"Really?" The Emperor looked at him sharply.
The emperor's gaze seemed to see through him, as if he could pass through his flesh and see into his heart.
"Your Majesty, I beg you to punish me for Princess Zhaohua's sake." Yun Qingbi quickly knelt down.
"You like Princess Zhaohua?" the Emperor asked.
Yun Qingbi gritted her teeth and said firmly, "Yes, I like Princess Zhaohua."
"Hahaha, I was right after all." The Emperor laughed heartily.
"Your Majesty~" Yun Qingbi was unsure of the Emperor's meaning.
"Qingbi, there's nothing wrong with loving someone. Get up." The Emperor gestured to Eunuch Wei to help him up.
“Your Majesty, although I admire Princess Zhaohua and tried my best to help her today, I did not disregard Bei Yin in my heart. Yan Jing is a despicable man; helping him might only bring trouble upon myself instead of any benefit,” Yun Qingbi said.
"I know. I'm keeping you here not because of this, but for something else." The Emperor's expression turned serious.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
"Are you willing to be with Princess Zhaohua?" the Emperor asked.
"Huh?" Yun Qingbi looked up, her face full of surprise and a hint of embarrassment.
"I wish to bestow a marriage upon you and Princess Zhaohua. Are you willing?" the Emperor asked.
Jun Molin had casually mentioned the incident involving Yu Bing Shao and Yun Qingbi accidentally sleeping with Princess Zhaohua, and he had already had this idea at the time.
Princess Zhaohua will become the future Empress of Western Yan. If Yun Qingbi can be with her, the relationship between Western Yan and Northern Yin will be strengthened, and Northern Yin will have a close ally.
But Princess Zhaohua is an empress, so if Yun Qingbi is with her, he can only be the emperor's consort.
The only male in the family ran off to become the emperor's consort, and he was afraid that Yunxiao would come after him and fight him to the death, so he suppressed the idea.
But today's events brought this thought back to him. This time, however, it wasn't entirely for the sake of closer relations between the Western Yan and Northern Yin kingdoms, but rather because Yun Qingbi's dedication to Princess Zhaohua moved him deeply.
"Your subject is willing," Yun Qingbi replied without hesitation.
"Qingbi, have you thought this through? If Princess Zhaohua ascends the throne, then if you marry her, you will be her imperial consort, and you may be confined to the harem for the rest of your life, unable to realize your ideals and ambitions," the Emperor reminded Yun Qingbi.
"Your subject is willing," Yun Qingbi replied without hesitation.
A real man should stand tall and upright, achieve great things, and ensure the happiness and well-being of the people.
He held this belief throughout his life, so he studied diligently from a young age, never stopping his studies in the summer or winter. Finally, at the age of fourteen, he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi.
Throughout his many years in office, he has always adhered to one belief: to work diligently and conscientiously.
But all of this is under the premise that Princess Zhaohua is not present. If Princess Zhaohua were included in the choice, he would not hesitate to abandon his ideals and ambitions and choose Princess Zhaohua.
The reason was simple: he loved her. There are countless good officials in the world, but there is only one Princess Zhaohua. He was willing to give up everything for her.
"This is the imperial edict bestowing the marriage upon you. You can take it yourself. If you wish to go back on your word, you can do so at any time." The Emperor handed a bright yellow imperial edict to Yun Qingbi.
"Your Majesty, I thank you." Yun Qingbi accepted the imperial edict with both hands.
"Big brother, big brother, what did the Emperor say to keep you in the back?" Yun Qingbi came out of the Wolong Palace, and Yun Qingran quickly went up to him and asked curiously.
"Tell me to keep a close eye on you." Yun Qingbi chuckled.
"Definitely not." Yun Qingran crossed her arms and looked at him suspiciously.
"You two stop fooling around. You're about to go to Xiyan. Be careful on the way, okay?" Yunxiao looked at her two children with concern.
Although Ranran knew martial arts, she had no practical combat experience, and Bi'er was even less so, lacking both martial arts skills and practical combat experience. The journey to Western Yan was fraught with danger, and his heart was pounding with worry.
"Father, don't worry, I will take good care of myself and my elder brother." Yun Qingran affectionately took Yun Xiao's arm.
"Yes, you must be careful in everything." Yunxiao patted her daughter's arm.
"Father." Yun Qingbi suddenly knelt down and kowtowed three times to Yun Xiao.
"Bi'er, what are you doing? Get up quickly." Yunxiao quickly reached out to help him up.
"Father, I feel guilty for not being a good son to you since I was a child." Yun Qingbi looked at Yun Xiao with red eyes.
He will probably stay in Xiyan after this trip. He feels guilty that he will not be able to serve his father by his side.
“Bi’er, you’ve been obedient and diligent since you were little. That’s the greatest filial piety. I’m so happy to have a son like you. Get up now.” Yunxiao helped his son up with both hands.
"Father, don't worry about my journey to Xiyan. I will be fine." After standing up, Yun Qingbi hugged Yun Xiao tightly.
"Yes, as long as you're happy, Dad isn't worried about you." Yunxiao patted Yun Qingbi on the back.
He had been through it all, and he had watched his son grow up; he understood his son's thoughts. He understood and supported his son's choice.
But with mountains high and roads far away, the father and son don't know when they will be able to meet again.
"Father, elder brother, what are you two doing? Anyone who didn't know better would think elder brother is getting married." Yun Qingran laughed heartily.
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