The Empress Dowager sighed and said, "Junheng used the Xiling mine as a condition to exchange for your marriage with him. It can be seen that Junheng really wants to marry you. Back then, the two countries were constantly at odds over this mine. Your mother even negotiated with the Xiyue Kingdom, but in the end, she still did not obtain the mining rights of the Xiling mine. After your mother returned from there, she suddenly fell seriously ill. Now, Junheng is so willing to hand over the mine so easily for your sake."
As Mu Chenshuang listened to the Empress Dowager's words, she recalled that five years ago, the original owner's mother had negotiated with the delegation from Xiyue Kingdom. After the negotiations ended, Madam Mu did indeed fall seriously ill after returning, due to poisoning.
At the time, it was suspected that the people of Xiyue Kingdom had poisoned and framed her, but there was no conclusive evidence to accuse them. Madam Mu already had a pre-existing illness, and after that incident, her health began to deteriorate until she died a year later.
The Empress Dowager brought this up suddenly, probably to remind her of something.
Presumably, Feng Guche now wants the Xiling mines again, but doesn't want to agree to Fu Junheng's demands. So now the Empress Dowager is acting as an intermediary, hoping that she can help him take back the Xiling mines in a legitimate way.
"May I ask Your Majesty, if I insist on being with Junheng, what will His Majesty do?"
The Empress Dowager's eyes darkened as she looked at Mu Chenshuang and said, "I don't know if His Majesty will agree, but if you really want to marry Jun Heng, your father will definitely have to pay a price. This is for the sake of the bigger picture."
Although the two countries appear to be living in peace and harmony, there is considerable friction behind the scenes.
As a military commander of a nation, Lord Mu's daughter is also a talented military leader. He has some understanding of the country's border defense deployment. If she were to marry into the Western Moon Kingdom, it would create too many unstable factors for the Tianzhao Kingdom.
"So, did the Empress Dowager summon me today to try and persuade me?" Mu Chenshuang asked.
The Empress Dowager dismissed the palace maids and eunuchs, leaving only the two people in the pavilion.
The Empress Dowager reached out and grasped Mu Chenshuang's hand, saying earnestly, "Shuang'er, you are too impulsive when it comes to matters of the heart. You didn't even understand Xilan well enough before impulsively marrying him, let alone Junheng. Junheng is indeed very outstanding, and any woman in this world would probably fall in love with him at first sight. But how can someone who is going to be a king be someone who will be with one person for life? How can his heart only contain things like love?"
Whether he genuinely wants to hand over the Xiling mine in exchange for you, or whether he has ulterior motives, Shuang'er, you'd better find out clearly. Therefore, the issue between you and him isn't just about His Majesty's approval; Shuang'er needs to see things clearly for yourself. If Junheng is truly willing to hand over the Xiling mine for you, and you are truly in love, then even His Majesty might not have much to say.
The Empress Dowager's meaning was clear: on the surface, she was reminding her to see things clearly for her own good, but in reality, she wanted her to prioritize the interests of Tianzhao Kingdom, stabilize Fu Junheng first, and at the same time probe his true intentions.
Fu Junheng offered the Xiling Mine as a condition, making it impossible for His Majesty to stop her from being with Fu Junheng for the time being.
So in the end, who is the real beneficiary, and what role did Fu Junheng put her in all of this?
She can't figure it out right now.
"I understand what the Empress Dowager means."
The Empress Dowager gently patted Mu Chenshuang's hand, "Anyway, it's good that you understand, Shuang'er. You should always be more careful in everything you do."
Mu Chenshuang nodded. "I know."
The Empress Dowager invited Mu Chenshuang to stay for lunch.
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