The second and third princes, in particular, kept glancing at each other as they pondered how to win over Yuwen Guo. Even if they couldn't win him over, they had to make sure he didn't become their enemy!
After seeing Yuwen Guo's three conditions, the emperor agreed without hesitation. Regardless of who he was loyal to, all he needed was the other party's ability and connections!
The civil and military officials in the court were truly shocked by Li Zhu's move. They wanted to make things difficult for him further, but couldn't find a good excuse. Just then, the Second Prince coughed, as if he had received an order. The members of the Xiliang delegation stepped forward and asked...
"Your Highness, when will you depart for Xiliang to marry my Xiliang princess?"
The one who spoke was the envoy who had just been impressed by Li Zhu's words!
Li Zhu's attention was not on the other person before, but now that the other person suddenly spoke, it immediately attracted his attention. He looked in the direction of the voice and was stunned at first glance!
The phrase "What a handsome man" involuntarily popped into my mind.
If this were in his past life, he would definitely be a classic cute puppy, with an unbelievably handsome face, fair skin, and a queenly voice...
However, he soon realized that the Western Liang region was mainly inhabited by nomadic people, so shouldn't they all be burly men? How could there be such effeminate people?
This made him take another serious look at the young envoy, and he soon noticed that the man had no Adam's apple!
Could he be a transvestite? Looking at the other person's underdeveloped pectoral muscles, he thought it was quite possible!
However, considering that this was ancient times and such a profession did not exist, he concluded that the other party was a woman. But a new problem arose: could women serve as envoys in ancient times?
He understood after a moment's thought: this person must be the princess of Xiliang herself. She disguised herself as a man and came to the New Tang Dynasty as an envoy to investigate the situation. Perhaps she also wanted to see what kind of husband she was going to have. If she was not satisfied, given the nature of the people of Xiliang, they might just start a war!
This is interesting. The other person doesn't look very old, only about fifteen or sixteen years old. No matter how mature the other person acts, the childishness on their face can't be hidden no matter what!
Li Zhu thought back to his past life, where he had lived a life of frustration and resentment for nearly thirty years. When he was young, his family was poor and no girls wanted to be with him. During college, he worked part-time to ease the burden on his family and didn't enjoy college life, let alone have a girlfriend. After starting work, his colleagues were scheming against each other, and his cowardly personality prevented him from fitting into their circles, so he couldn't even think about having a girlfriend...
Heaven has given him a second chance at life, so he should change his way of living. What's more, now that he's the crown prince, he should seize this opportunity. He's already the second-in-command, so it's not impossible for him to become his own boss with a little effort!
It is said that a transmigrator who does not want to be emperor is not a good crown prince, so he stood up from this moment on. With the education he received in his previous life, transmigrating here is definitely a dimensional reduction attack!
In this era where dowries and whether you own a house or a car are not important, he believes that with his various flirting techniques, he can definitely build a large harem and contribute to the growth of the royal family!
Even if I can't create forty-two little people like Emperor Xuan of the Southern Dynasty in my previous life, I should at least create thirty-five little people like Emperor Kangxi!
Based on the calculation that the number of concubines is two to three times that of offspring, he would need to make hundreds of beautiful women fall in love with him!
This is truly a challenging and long-term task. He believes that since Heaven has chosen him, it must want him to be a benevolent and wise ruler, not a foolish one who only loves one person!
He must fulfill his destiny and become a benevolent and wise ruler. The first step will be to start with the princess of Xiliang in front of him. She is so handsome even when she is dressed as a man. She must be stunningly beautiful when she is dressed as a woman!
He even imagined what the other person would look like wearing a Lolita dress, and whether she would have the power to repel a million enemies just by standing there!
He shook his head, trying to clear his mind of all the jumbled thoughts. This sight drew contempt from everyone, who thought he was utterly hopeless. The Xiliang man's words had terrified him. In particular, the courtiers of the New Tang Dynasty couldn't understand how their wise and mighty leader could have such a useless son!
Li Zhu had no idea what the others were thinking. Although he had already put the idea out of his mind, it was like a seed that he couldn't shake off!
Is this the first task fate has given me? To dress the princess of Xiliang in Lolita fashion?
If this is a mission ordained by fate, then I must complete it, and it is absolutely not to satisfy my own selfish desires!
After confirming his inner goal, Li Zhu smiled at the princess of Xiliang!
Amidst the other's terrified gaze, Li Zhu warmly approached her and, without giving her any chance to react, took the princess's hand!
At this moment, Li Zhu had only one thought in his mind: so delicate, white, and soft…
"The envoy from Xiliang has come from afar, weary from his journey. From now on, we are one family; how can we neglect the envoy..."
Seeing their princess being held by Li Zhu's hand, the Xiliang man's fiery temper was about to erupt, but the princess subtly suppressed it. This scene naturally did not escape Li Zhu's notice, but he did not expose it. Instead, he found it quite interesting. Since the other party wanted to conceal her identity, he would naturally cooperate...
Not exposing someone's lies in front of others is a basic respect for them. He was doing this for the good of the Xiliang princess, and he definitely wasn't trying to take advantage of her. Li Zhu comforted himself with these thoughts.
Li Zhu was determined to become a 'wise ruler' just a second ago, how could he have such a despicable thought as taking advantage of others!
"Absurd! Is the Crown Prince of the New Tang Dynasty such a reckless and ill-mannered person?"
Upon seeing this, the Second Prince Li Ke immediately launched into a mocking mode!
"Second brother, I am your elder brother. I know much more than you. My treatment of the Xiliang envoy shows the hospitality of our New Tang Dynasty, doesn't it?"
As he spoke, Li Zhu reached out and placed the Xiliang princess's hand in his own. To show his enthusiasm, he even intertwined their fingers, making the Xiliang princess blush furiously!
"You've disgraced yourself in Xiliang! A mere envoy has made you so subservient; it truly damages the prestige of our great nation!"
The Third Prince's words immediately won the approval of many people, who felt that Li Zhu's behavior was far too obsequious and not the behavior of a great nation!
"The Third Prince is right. I, Shi Jingtang, would rather die in battle than be so servile..."
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