Upon hearing this, Yun Duoduo's hand holding the chopsticks suddenly trembled, and a large piece of meat she was holding fell onto the table.
In my opinion, none of them can compare to His Majesty's extraordinary talent, refined manners, and exceptional temperament.
That's a clever little phrase.
What does this mean? Have you taken a liking to Yun Beiye?!
Princess Guantao, has she taken a liking to my father, the Emperor?
【What the hell!】
"Then, shall I leave?"
She didn't want a stepmother who was so young.
This princess certainly has a unique way of thinking.
Young man, you have no sportsmanship!
The main hall was completely silent; so quiet that even the clouds could hear their own breathing.
Although Yun Beiye is not an old-fashioned person, he is not young. It is appropriate to praise him as mature and steady, but it is not quite appropriate to use words like "extraordinary talent and outstanding temperament".
This princess's words are truly as sweet as honey.
[Marrying a first-generation official is worse than marrying a second-generation official; Princess Guantao is really going all out.]
Sun Huohuo was still immersed in the joy of reuniting with his father, Sun Ren. He was holding a big red date the size of an egg in his hand. He had just taken a bite when he heard Princess Guantao's words, and he couldn't swallow the sweet date in his mouth.
His sympathetic gaze fell on Yun Duoduo.
Jin Jin looked at Yun Duoduo with a complicated expression.
The ministers, whose eyes had been on Princess Guantao, turned to look at Yun Beiye, Empress Zhaoyuan, the Empress Dowager, and Consort Chen upon hearing this, observing the reactions of these key figures.
A hint of surprise flashed in Yun Beiye's eyes, followed by a faint smile.
Empress Zhaoyuan was clearly surprised that Princess Guantao would say such a thing, and stared blankly at the veiled girl in front of her.
Consort Chen gripped her handkerchief tightly, while Consort De blinked and patted her chest.
Yun Yishu raised his head from under the table and looked at Princess Guantao in surprise.
"Hahaha!" Yun Beiye laughed heartily.
"Princess Guantao is truly witty."
Princess Shangguan Qin'er bowed slightly and continued, "Your Majesty already has Empress Zhaoyuan by your side. Even if Your Majesty is exceptionally handsome, Qin'er is unwilling to become a concubine."
"Qin'er does not ask for a lifelong monogamous relationship, but only to be her husband's only wife. In that case, Your Majesty, please arrange a marriage for Qin'er."
What's going on here?
Yun Duoduo was a little taken aback.
This Princess Guantao, Shangguan Qin'er, seems to possess some skill in tea ceremony.
She turned to look at Consort Chen, Consort De, and the other concubines. These were all Yun Beiye's concubines; only Empress Zhaoyuan was Yun Beiye's wife.
Shangguan Qin'er's words offended all of them.
However, this did bring her and her future mother-in-law, Empress Zhaoyuan, to the same side.
It seems Princess Guantao wants to marry the eldest prince?
...
"I believe that the First Prince Yun Yibo is a good match for you. You are both quite talented and of suitable age," Yun Beiye said after a moment of contemplation.
Yun Duoduo looked at Yun Beiye and saw that his eyes were clear and bright, as if he could see through everything.
[Father, it seems you've also discerned Princess Guantao's intentions.]
[So soon, my eldest brother is getting married.]
"That's true. I'm already six years old, and my eldest brother is eighteen. At that age, it's considered relatively late for men to get married."
However, if my eldest brother gets married, he will have to build his own residence and move out. It probably won't be so easy to see him again.
"Father, I want to serve you and Mother in the palace for a few more years. I don't want to get married so soon!"
When Yun Yibo heard about Yun Beiye's arranged marriage, he was somewhat flustered.
Princess Guantao turned to look at Yun Yibo, "Your Highness, it seems you are unwilling to marry Qin'er."
"Anyway, I'm just a princess who came here for a political marriage." Princess Guantao clutched her handkerchief tightly in her hand.
"If the Crown Prince dislikes Qin'er and is unwilling to marry me, then let it be."
Princess Guantao frowned, her tone was mournful, and she looked very aggrieved.
"No, that's not what I meant." Yun Yibo waved his hands repeatedly, unsure how to comfort Princess Guantao.
"It's not because of you, Your Highness, Your Highness just doesn't want to get married!"
"It's the same no matter who it is!" Yun Yibo stamped his feet anxiously.
"Your Highness, there's no need to explain," Princess Guantao said coldly.
"Princess Guantao, please don't be angry!"
"The Crown Prince's attitude makes me seem a bit unreasonable."
Yun Duoduo felt that Shangguan Qin'er's words sounded familiar.
Why does this Loulan princess have a bit of a Lin Daiyu vibe about her?
Could this be the legendary Yin-Yang literature?
"Your Majesty, Princess Guantao is the most beloved daughter of my Loulan king. Her coming to marry into the royal family is enough to show our sincerity."
"This is what Ouyang Yizhou, the envoy from Loulan, said."
"Your Majesty, what do you think?" Yun Beiye looked at Empress Zhaoyuan.
"Since it is His Majesty's bestowal of this marriage, it is naturally a blessing for Bo'er." Empress Zhaoyuan nodded slightly.
"Bo'er, why don't you quickly thank your father?!" Empress Zhaoyuan said sternly.
"Empress Dowager?!"
Yun Yibo stared at Empress Zhaoyuan in shock. "Mother, you just agreed like that?"
"Father..."
Yun Yibo was very unwilling. He had read many novels about talented men and beautiful women, and his other half should not appear in this way, nor should his wife be arbitrarily assigned.
Moreover, Princess Guantao always wears a veil; what if she turns out to be an ugly monster?
Yun Yibo walked awkwardly to the center of the main hall. Looking at his mother's expression, he knew that there was no room for negotiation.
"Thank you, Father Emperor, thank you, Mother Empress." Yun Yibo knelt on the ground to pay his respects, his tone filled with disappointment.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Princess Guantao also stepped forward to bow and express her gratitude.
...
Seeing her elder brother's unwilling expression, Yun Duoduo felt very uncomfortable.
She opened her mouth, wanting to persuade her father, but she didn't know what to say.
Although Princess Guantao was somewhat scheming and spoke in a sarcastic tone, she didn't seem to be that unlikeable.
If she were to interfere with the marriage, what if the eldest prince later discovered that Princess Guantao was the perfect match he had been searching for?
Since the die is cast and the eldest prince's marriage is a done deal, we might as well take it one step at a time. I suppose a princess of a nation shouldn't be too bad a person.
"Where is the Vice Minister of Rites?" Yun Beiye asked, looking at the crowd.
"Your subject is present."
"Well, you and that person from the Imperial Observatory, pick an auspicious day as your wedding day."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"I am tired, Your Majesty. Let's call it a day."
Seeing that the scene had been quiet for a while, the Empress Dowager rubbed her forehead and left the main hall with the help of Zhang Mama.
"Well, I'm tired too. Let's end the banquet here tonight."
"Yao Shaoqing, please escort the Loulan envoys and princess back to their lodgings."
"Respectfully seeing off His Majesty," the crowd said in unison, rising to their feet in salute.
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