"Just take care of yourself. Let's call off the engagement now and don't mention it again."
Situ Luoyun left after leaving a word, and no longer paid any attention to Yuwen Tianqi.
Looking at the Prime Minister's wife who was becoming increasingly cold towards him, Yuwen Tianqi couldn't help but cry. At this moment, he already felt a little regretful. He should never have listened to Situ Mingting's instigation and insisted on going against the Prime Minister's wishes to get married. In the end, his wife and husband became estranged, and his son ran away from his marriage.
"Mother Queen, how is it?"
As soon as Xiahou Jing returned to the flower hall of the Pingxi Prince's Mansion in the east of the city, Xiahou Yu stood up to greet her.
"You'll see for yourself."
Xiahou Yu looked at the betrothal gifts that were being carried from the yard into the flower hall, his eyes flashing coldly and his face slightly chilled.
"Is this a deal?"
"Humph! That old bitch Situ Luoyun is so stubborn that she actually disdains to marry into the Pingxi Palace."
Xiahou Jing looked at Xiahou Yu with a look of disappointment on her face. She thought that she was the King of Pingxi, who was personally appointed by the current emperor. Her status was so noble, but she had to endure such humiliation.
"Yu'er, there are so many good men in the world, why do you only want that Situ Xuanye? Not only is he ugly, but he's also tall and strong. If you ask me, why don't you just marry someone else? Why do you have to waste your life on him?"
"My Queen, you don't understand. Everyone has their own preferences, but I, Xiahou Yu, have fallen for Situ Xuanye, a tall and strong man who doesn't look delicate at all!"
"Forget it! Forget it! This is all my daughter's debt! Your father has already gone to the palace to put pressure on that noble Situ. Since Situ Mingting wants to win over the king to help the third princess win the throne, then he must at least do his bit!"
Upon hearing this, Xiahou Yu looked towards the direction of the imperial palace in the city, his burning eyes filled with determination to win.
"Your Majesty, the Prince of Pingxi's husband, Shangguan Lie, has requested an audience outside the palace."
Inside the Pearl Palace, Situ Mingting lazily reclined on a beauty couch, his eyes closed, resting in his ethereal state. Dressed in an indigo-colored palace dress, he exuded an air of nobility. The Third Princess, Nalan Qiudi, sat beside him, diligently massaging his legs. Upon hearing the eunuch's report, Situ Mingting's slightly narrowed eyes suddenly opened.
In the past month, Shangguan Lie, the husband of the Prince of Pingxi, came almost every day, which almost annoyed him to death.
"Just tell him that this noble gentleman is unwell and let him go first."
"Yes, Takashi-sama."
The eunuch who received the order faced his master, bowed and left the hall.
"What should we do, Father? The Pingxi Palace is pressing hard, but there's still no news of my cousin. If all else fails, how about asking Mother to marry Qiu Feng to the Princess of the Pingxi Palace?"
"Confused!"
"Don't even mention Qiu Feng is only ten. Xia Houyu is already twenty. Furthermore, your mother, the Queen, wouldn't approve of the prince marrying into a military family. Furthermore, Xia Houjing might not agree either. After all, if she marries the prince, Xia Houyu's future is doomed."
Situ Mingting rubbed his brows in a headache. He had never imagined that by securing the marriage between Situ Xuanye and Xiahou Yu, he had thought that he would gain a powerful supporter for his daughter's succession, but in the end, he might have made an enemy.
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