When Meng Guxue heard this, her hands trembled under the table and her heart almost jumped out!

The next moment, Baili Chengyou's extremely clear voice rang out.

"Your Majesty, I would like to form an alliance with your country to cultivate friendship between our two countries. What do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the field had different expressions.

The second princess' heart tightened and she quickly covered her pale face while drinking tea.

She didn't want to get married, but as a princess, it was her unshirkable responsibility.

If the emperor really wanted her to marry, she would not have any complaints, but... there were too many things she was reluctant to do...

The third prince clenched his hands, turned his head and looked at the second princess, then his gaze continued down and looked at the seat below.

He also heard the rumors outside the palace yesterday.

Prince Baili...should already have a marriage candidate of his choice.

Emperor Yong's eyes flickered slightly when he heard the words, and he nodded the next moment.

"Since your country has such good intentions, I am naturally happy to see it come to fruition."

When Qiao Jiaojiao saw that Emperor Yong agreed, she hurried to see Shen Yuanbai's expression.

Before he sat down, he suddenly stopped there, his brows lowered, as if he was thinking about something.

At this moment, Qiao Jiaojiao couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

[Will the Second Prince take action? I have to say that the current situation is really unfavorable to him. ]

[It is reasonable for Baili Chengyou to propose a marriage on this occasion. If the Second Prince wants to compete for Meng Guxue, he can only ask Emperor Yong to grant the marriage.]

[But today is the Emperor's birthday, and envoys from two countries are present. If the Second Prince rashly proposes a marriage, it would be too abrupt and inappropriate.]

[However, if he didn't fight for it, Emperor Yong would definitely allow Meng Guxue to follow Baili Chengyou to Nanli Kingdom.]

[Now, it all depends on how much value Meng Guxue has in the Second Prince's mind, and whether it is worth the risk for him! ]

Just as Qiao Jiaojiao's thoughts reached this point, she suddenly heard Shen Yuanbai's cold voice.

"Father, since there is such a good thing happening, can I also ask for your grace and make the good things come in pairs?"

Qiao Jiaojiao: “…”

[This reason is so blunt, the male protagonist probably just said it out of spite...]

[It seems that Meng Guxue revealed more than just poetry to him, otherwise the hero might not be willing to take this risk! ]

As soon as Shen Yuanbai said this, everyone's eyes fell on him.

The prince raised his eyes slightly; this was something he had not expected.

Asking for grace at such an inappropriate time is not like my second brother at all.

What could my second brother want to ask for, as he hurriedly said it before Prince Baili?

Could it be that...

The prince's eyes turned slightly and suddenly fell on Meng Guxue who was sitting below.

At the same moment, thousands of minds were racing in the hall, and the next moment, almost all the smart people in the field reacted.

This... this is really unexpected!

Emperor Yong raised his eyebrows and looked down at his second son.

Shen Yuanbai looked calm and allowed Emperor Yong to look at him without flinching.

Now that you have spoken, you have to make this move. Not only that, but you have to make it beautifully and perfectly!

Thinking of this, Shen Yuanbai bowed slightly and said earnestly and sincerely:

"Father, I was a naughty and ignorant child, and I accidentally offended your Majesty. Over the past year, I have been deeply reflecting on this and regretting my decision."

"The clan house is cold and desolate. I have endured the Mid-Autumn Festival and the New Year's Eve. I know I have done something wrong and deserved the punishment. I have no complaints."

"Only as your birthday is approaching, I feel anxious. I am afraid that I will not be able to congratulate you in person, and that people in the world will think that I am disloyal and unfilial."

"Father, you have allowed me to leave the clan residence temporarily, which has preserved my loyalty and filial piety. I cannot express even a fraction of my admiration and gratitude."

"Father, at a time like this, I will not give up my temper."

At this point, the Second Prince raised his head and gazed at Emperor Yong, his eyes actually reddened as if his words were profound and his emotions were intense.

"However, I have been isolated from all news in the clan residence for the past year. It was not until just now that I heard that Prince Baili praised Miss Meng at the poetry meeting yesterday."

"Father, I dare not hide the truth from you. During the Dragon Boat Festival last year, I was impressed by Miss Meng's talent and admired her very much. I am afraid that the person that Prince Baili is looking for today is also Miss Meng, so I spoke rashly."

"I am a dull son. I have a virtuous and talented elder brother and a brave and enterprising younger brother. Moreover, my status... status..."

Shen Yuanbai glanced at the Northern Kingdom delegation in a panic, his face full of forbearance and cowardice. He closed his eyes for a while, and then spoke in relief after a while:

"I know that I cannot be accepted by the noble family, so I only hope to be in the arms of my father, be loyal and filial, and then find a soulmate to live a peaceful life. I will be satisfied."

"I am here to ask you to agree to my wish and marry Miss Meng as your principal wife and make her the second prince's consort!"

After Shen Yuanbai finished speaking, he bowed deeply to Emperor Yong.

There was a sudden silence in the hall.

The Second Prince's words were sincere and heartfelt, as if they came from his heart, but even the shrewd people in the room couldn't tell how much of it was true or false.

Everyone subconsciously looked at Meng Guxue, but unfortunately she kept her head down and their expression could not be seen at all.

But beside Meng Guxue, the completely different reactions of Meng's father and mother aroused everyone's deep interest.

Father Meng's face was flushed and he looked flattered, as if he couldn't wait to agree to it.

Meng's mother looked terrified and pale, obviously she was extremely worried.

Emperor Yong looked at his second son who was bowing on the ground with his eyes full of deep meaning.

These words were so beautifully said that he could almost imagine the scene of the second son being alone in the clan house when the whole family was reunited.

Does my son, who considers himself dull but is actually extremely intelligent, really know that he is wrong?

Baili Chengyou, who was standing aside, listened quietly to Shen Yuanbai's words, and only then did he slowly raise the corner of his mouth.

He had carefully inquired about Shen Yuanbai's every move and was sure that Shen Yuanbai had never had a precognitive dream.

But now seeing that he cares so much about Meng Guxue, it is obvious that he must have discovered Meng Guxue's extraordinaryness from some clues.

Very good, it’s more interesting to argue like this.

Thinking of this, Baili Chengyou took a step forward, and with the pleasant sound of bells, he smiled and said:

"Your Majesty, what a coincidence that the person I want to marry is Miss Meng from your country."

"But there is only one Miss Meng. Now...what should we do?"

Everyone: “…”

What is coming has finally come!

Qiao Jiaojiao looked at Meng Guxue who suddenly buried her head even lower. Even she didn't know what would happen next.

[Meng Guxue, Meng Guxue, you have always wanted to be extremely rich and powerful, and to be the best among men. Now you have finally achieved what you wanted.]

[But now, there are two "jackals" standing in front of you, what will you choose? ]