However, Lady Jiang's expression was not good, presumably because she already knew what had just happened.
"What's going on?" The emperor looked at the crowd below.
The Prince of An and his family remained calm and uninvolved.
The fourth princess never interfered in affairs; she simply watched the spectacle.
The seventh prince sensed that something was off about the atmosphere around him and felt somewhat timid, so he tried to make himself as inconspicuous as possible.
"Where is Xiao Ba?" the Empress asked again.
"Mother, it is..." The Fifth Prince was about to point at Wei Wangqing when he was stopped by the Crown Princess.
"Your Majesty, Little Eight accidentally soiled his clothes and has already gone to change them," the Crown Princess replied.
"Alright, then let's not wait for Xiao Ba, let's start the banquet." The emperor clearly knew what had happened, but she didn't care. It was a trivial matter, and she would put it behind her.
Singing and dancing performances began, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
The Eighth Princess has also returned and quietly taken her seat. No one knows what happened, but she seems much more obedient this time.
Jiang Shijun swirled his wine cup and suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, I have noticed that Her Highness the Crown Princess seems weary. Is it because she has been too busy with court affairs lately?"
"It's alright, but since Chang Si is the Crown Princess, she naturally needs to work harder." The Empress nodded.
"If even the Crown Princess is in such a state, Your Majesty must be even more burdened. As I am serving in the inner palace and cannot share Your Majesty's burdens, I offer this cup of wine to Your Majesty."
After saying this, Jiang Shijun raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.
"Haha, good, Ren'er is so thoughtful." The Empress was very pleased.
"By the way, the Sixth Princess has just returned to the capital and has no official position yet. Why not let her enter the court to share the burden with His Majesty's Crown Princess?" Jiang Shijun said casually.
Immediately, everyone looked towards Jiang Shijun.
The Queen's expression was rather unpleasant.
The Empress's smile faded slightly. "Sixth Sister is still young. As you said, she just returned to the capital and doesn't understand court affairs. Let her get familiar with them for a while first."
The emperor declined.
Wei Wangqing seemed to be deep in thought. He summoned me back to the capital, but I did not attend court...
As for Jiang Shijun's move, it's probably an attempt to win me over and, incidentally, to diminish the Crown Princess's influence.
"We'll discuss this later. But there is one more thing. Chang Si," the Empress said in a deep voice.
"Your subject is here," the Crown Princess replied, rising to her feet.
"Two months from now, the Southern Dynasty will send an envoy to sign a peace agreement between the two countries and discuss mutual exchanges. This matter is entrusted to you."
Everyone was startled, as they had not heard this news before. Had they been communicating with each other?
Could it be that the Wu tribe has grown stronger again?
It was only in the last few days that Wei Wangqing discovered that this world was not just the Great Wei Dynasty. There were three forces in total on this land: two countries and one clan—the Wei Dynasty (also known as the Northern Dynasty), the Southern Dynasty, and the Wu Clan.
The dynasty in which Wei Wangqing lived was a matriarchal society, while the Southern Dynasties were the opposite, with men being superior to women. Therefore, the two countries had completely different values and were constantly at odds with each other.
But now they want to establish diplomatic relations and become friendly nations?
That leaves only the common enemy of both countries—the Witch Clan.
Unlike the two kingdoms, the Wu tribe has existed for an unknown period of time and from an unknown origin, but its witchcraft is feared by the world.
It now seems that they are growing stronger day by day.
However, Wei Wangqing finally figured something out. Calling me back was probably related to this envoy from the Southern Dynasty.
Isn't marriage the most powerful means of forming an alliance?
so……
Oh!
Men in the Southern Dynasties could not bear the humiliation of marrying a woman, and women in the Great Wei Dynasty were equally unwilling.
Therefore, an unfavored and ominous princess would be the perfect choice.
Besides, Wei Wangqing doesn't even have a father's family, has lived in a separate courtyard for many years, and has no power in the court. He's just a pitiful little guy who can be manipulated by others!
Her status as a princess perfectly matches; she's the perfect candidate!
Tsk tsk!
I knew it! I knew I'd only think of summoning Wei Wangqing back when I needed him!
The Crown Princess was taken aback for a moment before replying, "Your subject will certainly not fail in your mission."
"Very well, let's conclude the banquet here." With that, the Emperor took the lead and left.
The princesses were still unconscious.
They probably need some time to process this earth-shattering news.
After all, this news would cause a huge uproar if it spread between the two countries.
This is probably equivalent to witnessing water and fire coexisting with your own eyes.
Prince An's expression, however, was somewhat subtle.
Prince An? Prince An's surname is Nan.
The royal surname of the Southern Dynasties...
Wei Wangqing seemed to be deep in thought.
Seeing that everyone was lost in their own thoughts, Wei Wangqing shook his head and walked out of the hall.
After leaving the palace, feeling the gentle breeze, Wei Wangqing couldn't help but smile. Heh, he really had to thank the Fifth Prince for this.
We really need to thank him!
On the way back, the Fifth Prince.
Startled by the sudden appearance of the figure, the Fifth Prince shouted in an unpleasant tone, "Wei Wangqing! What are you doing here?"
"Of course I'm here to congratulate you!"
"What do you mean?"
"You also heard the Queen Mother say at the banquet that our Great Wei will form an alliance with the Southern Dynasty."
"So what?" Wei Wuyan said boredly. These are women's matters, what does it have to do with me?
"Do you think the cooperation between the two countries will not lead to a marriage alliance? If it does, you are the only eligible prince in the palace! You are about to get married, so of course I congratulate you, Fifth Prince!" Wei Wangqing said, leaning closer to the Fifth Prince.
The Fifth Prince was instantly thrown into disarray: "You're talking nonsense! You're talking nonsense! How could that be? No way! Mother and Father would never allow me to be married off to a foreign land!"
"But this is your responsibility! Fifth Prince! You've enjoyed yourself for so many years, it's time to give back! Or do you think Mother Empress would ruin the important affairs of both countries for your sake?" Wei Wangqing deliberately led the Fifth Prince astray.
"No, no, I want to marry my cousin Feng Yue, I will only marry her!" Wei Wuyan shouted and ran away.
Wei Wangqing raised an eyebrow. This was unexpected news! The Fifth Prince already had someone he loved. But that made it all the more interesting.
This lesson must have left a deep impression on the Fifth Prince! Ha!
Wei Wangqing walked out of the palace in a good mood.
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