When they were the only two left, Yongping took a sip of the tea in front of him and sighed:
"I called you here because I want you to go back and persuade Yu'er not to end up like Yongning. Yongning was still young when she left Daning Kingdom and didn't know anything. She's suffered a lot in Nanping Kingdom over the years, so she has complaints in her heart and speaks without restraint."
"Don't worry, eldest sister. I will go and persuade the emperor. The emperor has always been reasonable. I believe he will not make a fuss with the second sister."
"I can see that Yu'er and you have a good relationship. What Yongning said just now was not pleasant to hear, and I'm sure you have some complaints. Here, I apologize to you on her behalf. Please don't take it personally. She has been living under my protection in Nanping Country for many years. I let her think that no one would care about what she said or did. She just lived too comfortably."
"The Emperor of Nanping is different from Yu'er. He falls in love with every woman he sees, sleeps with her, and rewards her after sleeping with her. This has led to frequent changes in the harem of Nanping, and intrigues often occur. Over the years in Nanping, we have struggled to get to where we are today, and every step has been bloody. Yongning is young and always gets stuck in a rut, so she has been bullied by others. If I hadn't protected her, I'm afraid she would have died at the hands of others long ago. She resents her father in her heart, and feels that everyone she meets owes her something. This time when I came back, I thought about letting her feel the warmth of home in the palace, so that the hatred in her heart can be reduced a little.
Luo Lan was a little confused by what Yongping said. Logically, they had only known each other for one day, so there was no need for her to say these things to her.
However, since she likes to talk about it, she will just listen to it for now!
After a pause, Princess Yongping sighed sadly.
"Actually, what Yongning said is not groundless. We came back this time for another purpose. I'm telling you this quietly today. Don't tell Yu'er."
Her words made Luo Lan nervous. She looked at Yongping and nodded in surprise.
"Okay, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Yongping pondered for a moment, then continued with a serious expression:
"Although I am not the Queen of Nanping, I am the most senior of the Imperial Concubines, second only to the Queen in the harem. Before I came here, His Majesty mentioned to me that many years ago, the ancestors of the Beihai Kingdom and the Nanping Kingdom had a marriage contract. Regardless of gender, as long as they reach adulthood, the two countries must marry each other."
"That is to say, not only will Prince Daji marry the princess of Beihai Kingdom, but Princess Xingnan will also marry into Beihai Kingdom."
"Daji will be eighteen in six months, and Xingnan is already seventeen. As the wedding approaches, the Emperor is a little worried. He feels that King Tenggexiang of Beihai is somewhat treacherous and ambitious. So, he wanted to find a reason to postpone the marriage, but he couldn't think of a suitable one. That's why he asked us to bring them to Daning Kingdom to see the world under the pretext of returning home to visit relatives."
Yongping's words left Luo Lan confused.
She looked at her in confusion.
"So, what does coming to Daning State to see the world have to do with turning down the marriage proposal?"
Yongping lowered his head in embarrassment, then pondered for a moment before continuing:
"Actually, His Majesty meant to have them find a suitable marriage within the royal family of Daning Kingdom, so that they would have a reason to turn down the engagement with Beihai Kingdom. He knew about Beihai Kingdom's disastrous defeat, and he was afraid that if they married into Beihai Kingdom, Teng Gexiang would instigate a coalition between the two countries and launch a war against Daning Kingdom. He was first and foremost concerned about my feelings, and secondly, he dislikes war and wants peace."
After hearing this, Luo Lan finally understood the purpose of their trip.
But she frowned in some embarrassment.
"But, there are no men or women of the right age in the Daning Kingdom's royal family. Leng Yun does have a son, but he's only fifteen years old. He's currently studying abroad and his whereabouts are unknown. I do have a daughter, but she's only twelve years old. Besides, the generations don't match!"
Yongping was busy waving his hands.
"Your Majesty's intention is to hear that Yu'er is handsome, brave, and skilled in warfare. If possible, his daughter can marry Yu'er as his concubine. As for Prince Daji, Yu'er can choose a gentle and virtuous woman from the family of an important official in the court as his wife."
this……
Yongping's words made Luo Lan stand there in a daze.
What she meant was that the Nanping Kingdom was coming to make peace with the Daning Kingdom this time, but she just didn't say it explicitly.
But...but how could Leng Yu marry Princess Xingnan as his concubine? Not to mention that she disagreed, Leng Yu would not agree either.
So, she immediately shook her head.
"Princess Xingnan is only seventeen years old, in her prime. It would be too unfair for her to marry the emperor as his consort. Besides, even if I agree, the emperor won't agree."
"Don't worry. We will stay in the palace for a while this time. First, we can avoid the coercion of the Beihai Kingdom, and second, let Xingnan adapt to life here. If she can make Yu'er like her, or if she can like Yu'er, then we can do as we expected. If not, it's another matter. You won't stop this, right?"
this……
Luo Lan suddenly felt that Yongping's words were far more vicious than Yongning's.
The sisters did not come to Daning Kingdom to visit their relatives this time. It seems that Leng Yu's suspicion is not unreasonable.
She could only nod reluctantly.
At night, in the Hall of Mental Cultivation
Luo Lan sat in front of the bronze mirror, fiddling with her long hair, but her mind was recalling what Yongping had said to her.
Seeing that she was sitting there without moving, Leng Yu slowly walked behind her, put his hands on her shoulders, and gently massaged her while asking:
"What is my queen thinking?"
At his call, Luo Lan's thoughts returned to reality.
She shook her head. "I didn't think anything."
"What did the eldest sister say to you just now?"
"Nothing... nothing."
"Did she say anything to upset you?"
Luo Lan looked at Leng Yu in the bronze mirror in confusion, "How do you know?"
Leng Yu possessed her, pecked her earlobe lightly, and then looked at her lovingly.
"You are a person who can't hide things in your heart. Tell me, what did she say to you?"
Luo Lan stood up and looked him in the eye. She wanted to say something, but shook her head.
"It's better not to talk about some unimportant things, so as not to cause you unnecessary trouble."
"Even if it's insignificant, I still want to hear about anything that can make my Lan'er feel complicated. Tell me about it. Perhaps I can help you resolve it and stop you from feeling depressed."
As he spoke, he took her hand, came to sit beside the dragon couch, pulled her into his arms, gently stroked her back, and waited for her to speak.
After pondering for a while, Luo Lan decided to tell him about this matter, even though Yongping didn't allow her to.
So, she told him Yongping's words word for word, and Leng Yu's face turned pale and blue as she spoke.
"Your Majesty, what do you think?"
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