Although he was seething with hatred, Emperor Xingchang still put on a kind and gentle expression and continued, "I just don't know who the Regent's favorite woman is. If she is suitable, it wouldn't be unreasonable to bestow a marriage upon you."
Upon hearing this, Feng Beichuan was overjoyed.
It seems that I am on the verge of success.
At this moment, he felt his heart trembling slightly, and he couldn't wait to say the name in his heart.
Their burning gazes involuntarily turned towards Li Chang'an. The man's thin lips parted slightly, his heart filled with piety, as if being able to utter this name was his greatest wish in life.
For some reason, Li Chang'an suddenly felt nervous.
She naturally knew whose name Feng Beichuan wanted to mention. Even though the matter was no longer in doubt, and even though it had long been an open secret to many people, it was still hard for her to accept for a while.
"Feng Beichuan".
A clear female voice suddenly rang out, breaking the silence in the court.
"Um?"
Upon hearing the other person call his name, Feng Beichuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Li Chang'an, feeling somewhat surprised.
"How can such matters be discussed in the imperial court? It is truly... extremely improper..."
Although he spoke with great confidence at the beginning, Li Chang'an's explanation sounded somewhat dry in the end.
For a moment, she was speechless.
Seeing the woman's face turn red and then pale, and her hesitant expression, Feng Beichuan couldn't help but feel annoyed.
What did she mean by that?
Is it really so shameful to let people know it's someone you like?
Feng Beichuan felt extremely indignant; he even felt that Li Chang'an's behavior had hurt his self-esteem.
Fine, since you won't let me say it, then I'll just say it anyway!
This time, Feng Bei had made up her mind and no longer had the hesitation she had felt before.
He then spoke slowly and deliberately: "Your Majesty, the woman I admire is none other than Her Highness the Princess."
As soon as he finished speaking, a thunderclap rang in Li Chang'an's mind.
Meanwhile, the ministers in the imperial court looked at each other in bewilderment.
They were originally just looking to see what would happen, thinking that Feng Beichuan would definitely not dare to say Li Chang'an's name, since Li Chang'an had already been intentionally trying to stop him.
Anyone with eyes could see from the other party's attitude that he was interested, but she wasn't.
If Feng Beichuan still doesn't stop talking after this, wouldn't he lose face in front of everyone?
Their regent, Feng Beichuan, who could manipulate events at will in the court, was rejected by a woman in court. If this got out, how could he ever hold his head high in front of everyone again?
But to everyone's surprise, this person was incredibly stubborn. Even at the risk of losing his life, he was determined to speak his mind.
Emperor Xingchang was completely dumbfounded at this point.
Things have now developed to this point, far beyond my control.
He glanced at Feng Beichuan, whose face was serious, then turned to look at Li Chang'an, who remained silent, and was caught in a dilemma.
Do you really intend to arrange a marriage between them yourself?
This is absolutely ridiculous!
Both of them are people I'm very wary of. If they end up getting together, wouldn't that just be adding to my troubles?
no!
Absolutely not!
Just as Emperor Xingchang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, Bai Yuanshan suddenly spoke up, "Excellent! Excellent!"
As Bai Yuanshan spoke, an undisguised smile appeared on his face.
Emperor Xingchang was even more dumbfounded by his appearance. He couldn't help but wonder if the prime minister had suddenly gone hysterical. Otherwise, why would he still be cheering at a time like this?
Little did they know, Bai Yuanshan had already made his own plans.
A calculating glint flashed in his eyes for a moment, then he continued unhurriedly, "It seems His Majesty is so overjoyed that he has forgotten to speak. Indeed, in my opinion, if the Regent Prince can truly marry Her Highness the Princess, it would indeed be a great joy!"
After hearing these words, Feng Beichuan turned to look at Bai Yuanshan with suspicion, thinking to himself, "Has this old man taken the wrong medicine today? He's actually speaking up for me!"
wrong.
Things are definitely not that simple!
Feng Beichuan immediately became more vigilant, ready to see how this person would put on an act.
As expected, after making those polite remarks, Bai Yuanshan immediately changed the subject, saying, "But we should always strive for the best in everything. Now that the Regent has spoken of Princess Xinyue, I wonder what Princess Chang'an thinks about this."
After saying that, Bai Yuanshan turned to look at Li Chang'an.
At the same time, not only him, but also all the civil and military officials of the court, Emperor Xingchang, and Feng Beichuan turned their attention to Li Chang'an.
For a moment, Li Chang'an felt as if he had a thorn in his side.
With so many eyes watching you intently, it would be a lie to say you weren't under pressure.
Moreover, Li Chang'an himself knew that, apart from Feng Beichuan, all the other people among them had their own agendas and were waiting to see a good show.
Emperor Xingchang and Bai Yuanshan truly lived up to their reputation as a ruler and his subject of one mind.
Bai Yuanshan had only given a hint when Emperor Xingchang immediately understood his meaning and quickly echoed, "The Prime Minister is right, Chang'an... what are you thinking? Why don't you tell your father?"
Looking at Emperor Xingchang's ambiguous smile, Li Chang'an knew that he had been pushed into the eye of the storm.
She couldn't help but let out a deep sigh.
She immediately looked up and saw Feng Beichuan's extremely eager gaze, as if he was anxiously waiting for her to nod and agree to the arranged marriage.
I suddenly felt a throbbing pain between my eyebrows.
Li Chang'an naturally understood that the man's feelings for him were genuine, but that was precisely why he felt even more conflicted.
"Chang'an..."
Feng Beichuan's heart had been clenched without him even realizing it. His deep, unfathomable eyes were fixed on the woman's eyes, unwilling to look away for even a moment.
Those eyes were filled with hope, and that expectant and eager expression made Li Chang'an feel somewhat at a loss.
She immediately looked away in a panic, feeling a tightness in her chest.
A moment later, Li Chang'an stepped forward in full view of everyone, bowed slightly to Emperor Xingchang, and said, "Father, I really have no interest in this matter right now."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com