Chapter 371 The Prince's Opinion
Lu Ennan had no way to answer directly, so he changed his tone.
"Wen Xue, what else do you think we can do? We have to sacrifice our lives, but in the end, we can't do anything? The eldest princess has been watching you today. I noticed that she wants to take revenge on Gu Ruanci. That's her business. Don't get involved. Gu Ruanci's strength has not yet been fully demonstrated. No one can be sure of victory against her..."
Lu Wenxue was shocked when she heard this.
Her brother, who had always been steady, also said that Gu Ruanci was too strong, and she was a little bit unconvinced.
After all, she really didn't seem to know how capable Gu Ruanci was.
But thinking of her mother's revenge and their current situation, she never thought of backing down.
"Brother, do you mean that we should just sit and wait for death? Aren't we going to avenge our mother?" There was a hint of urgency in Lu Wenxue's voice.
Her IQ will never keep up with her ambition.
Lu Ennan sighed softly, his eyes deep. "Wen Xue, I'm not saying we should give up on revenge, but we need to be smarter. Right now, the first thing we need to do is protect ourselves and not let ourselves become pawns of others. Only in this way will we have a chance to avenge our mother in the future."
He had repeated this question several times, but Lu Wenxue always asked him back.
"So brother, what should we do next?" Lu Wenxue asked, her eyes full of uncertainty.
Lu Ennan pondered for a moment, and thinking of Lu Wenxue's current anxious mood, he said, "If you want to understand Gu Ruanci's strength, someone has to step forward. Why don't you go find the eldest princess? Since she wants to use us, why don't we use her in return? After all, she has a higher status, and she was raised by the Empress herself. Even if she angers the Emperor in the future, there will be more room for punishment."
After hearing this, Lu Wenxue really couldn't think of a better way, so she could only nod helplessly.
In the palace, there was also a discussion about the performance of the Yamato envoys who came here.
"This Third Prince Yamato is simply a clown..."
The emperor spoke very directly without any concealment.
The Empress felt the same way. She said, "I didn't expect that Yamato would send someone with such a bad character this time. The Imperial Preceptor tried to cover up for him at first, but then he just let it go. It seems that these two may not have gotten along well when they were in Yamato."
"As for the marriage they mentioned, what do you think, Prince?"
The emperor asked this question, which was also a way to test the character of Lu Enyou, who had just become the crown prince.
Lu Enyou had already thought it through and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the situation in Dayao is stable now, and we don't need marriage alliances to consolidate the stability of the surrounding areas. Moreover, the brave men on the border would certainly not want to sacrifice innocent women to seek stability. I have already asked my second brother privately, and he said that if their years of hard work on the border can be replaced by the sacrifice of just one woman, such a responsibility is too heavy for her. Once this precedent is set, who knows how many more women will follow and become sacrifices in the future. In fact, everyone knows that women who are married off may never have the chance to return to their homeland in their lifetime. Who can guarantee that if this marriage with Yamato is successful, they will not make repeated demands in the future? We have met Yamato's demands, but what about Dashun and Dayu? Moreover, Your Majesty must have heard of the reputation of the Yamato people. Our noble daughter of Dayao has received such a good upbringing. If she really had to face the unrestrained and even promiscuous relationship of the Yamato people, I am afraid she would be ashamed to survive. If we sacrifice our noble daughter's family, how can we gain a foothold in Dayao in the future?"
The Emperor nodded slightly, his eyes gleaming with admiration. He spoke slowly, "Enyou, it's truly rare that you can be so thoughtful, considering the greater good while also not neglecting the fate of women. Dayao truly doesn't need such means to maintain stability. Every one of our Dayao citizens is precious, and their happiness and dignity far outweigh any political marriage."
The Empress also smiled with relief. She added, "The Crown Prince is absolutely right. We cannot sacrifice the happiness of innocent women for the sake of temporary gains. The Yamato envoys' arrogant attitude and improper behavior have already displeased the people of Dayao. If we force a marriage, I'm afraid it will only arouse greater public outrage."
Lu Enlian immediately stood up from his seat, bowed, and said firmly, "I am willing to do my part for the prosperity and stability of Dayao. I hope your Majesty will reconsider the matter of marriage."
The emperor nodded, his expression solemn. "I will handle this matter with due discretion. Enyou, as the crown prince, you will shoulder great responsibilities in the future. I hope you will continue to uphold justice and work for the well-being of the people of Dayao. Enlian, now that you're back, it's time to marry the girl from the Wen family as soon as possible..."
Lu Enlian scratched his head and said, "It all depends on my father, the emperor, and my mother, the queen..."
At this time, the Queen Mother beside her said, "Why, I can't help you make the decision?"
Lu Enlian ran over happily, shook the Empress Dowager's arm, bent down and leaned his head on her shoulder, saying, "Grandmother, of course you won't let your grandson be single..."
The Queen Mother was amused by him and patted his shoulder with a smile: "You, you are such a grown-up, but you are still like a child. The girl from the Wen family is a good girl, you must treat her well."
Lu Enlian nodded repeatedly, his face serious: "Don't worry, Grandmother, I will definitely treat Miss Wen well."
The emperor was very pleased to see the happy couple. He knew that although Lu Enlian was usually cynical, he was never vague about important matters and was a man who could take on great responsibilities.
"Okay, you are all tired from today's palace banquet. The Crown Princess is pregnant now, so you should go back and accompany her. Someone will naturally help you arrange Enlian's marriage. I will convey the order to the Wen family later. As for the marriage, I will find a way to discuss with the ministers how to reject Yamato." The emperor stood up and ordered.
Lu Enlian and Lu Enyou bowed and left the imperial study.
After returning to the East Palace, Lu Enyou still couldn't calm down.
"Your Highness, are you still worried about the marriage?" Mo Ci Ke asked.
Lu Enyou said: "Not entirely. I'm worried that they're coming to propose marriage so forcefully this time. I'm afraid they might have some tricks up their sleeve..."
Mo Ci Ke sat next to him and poured him a cup of tea.
"Your Highness's concerns are not without reason. However, since General Gu and my second brother dared to return, they must have made all preparations at the border... Yamato is an island nation, and while we cannot underestimate it, there is no need to worry too much."
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