flstandardbreds Chapter 213 What does he want to do?
Chapter 213 What does he want to do?
Xin Moling suddenly stood up and said coldly, "Prime Minister Qi, my sister is still young and is used to being free and unrestrained. She is unaware of palace rules and etiquette and cannot stay in the inner palace for long. Moreover, my sister and I lost our parents at an early age and have depended on each other since childhood. I will not allow my sister to marry into a foreign country. The choice of Empress Yelan can be any one of Yuan Qi's men, but it must not be Yan'er."
Qin Huai coughed lightly, his seemingly friendly smile now tinged with calculation. "General Xin, you are mistaken. A marriage alliance is a good thing for the country and its people, and it is the most normal measure in diplomatic relations between countries throughout history. Moreover, I have heard that the Night Emperor ascended the throne at a young age and is very promising. The Night Lan has grown stronger in recent years. Now he has specifically requested Princess Danhua for a marriage alliance and promised her the position of Empress. In my opinion, it is indeed a pity for the siblings, but General, you should not disappoint His Majesty and the court's high expectations."
"Ha! There are countless beauties in Yuanqi, why must my sister be chosen for a political marriage? Yelan is located in a desolate place, and the Night Emperor has never even seen Yan'er. How can he know that Yan'er is capable of serving as the Night Queen?"
Xin Moling grew increasingly furious as he spoke, then turned to the two men in the hall and shouted, "Gentlemen, I kindly remind you not to be misled by rumors. You two have come from afar, so you should take the time to understand the grandeur of Yuanqi. As for the marriage alliance, I request that you two ministers report to His Majesty in detail. There are many talented women in the noble families of Yuanqi, and our dynasty will certainly select a candidate that will satisfy the Night Emperor."
Wu Suli turned to look at Xin Moling, a hint of appreciation rising in his eyes. The young general truly lived up to his reputation. Then, he calmly took out an object resembling a scroll from his sleeve.
"Your Majesty, this is a secret decree written by Your Majesty. The only condition for our Yelan marriage is that we only ask for Princess Danhua. We beg Your Majesty not to fail the request of the people of Yelan."
The secret decree was immediately presented. The more Yuan Huaijun read it, the more his brows furrowed. The man had made preparations in advance, using the safety of the border tribes as leverage. He wanted nothing but Yan'er.
Seeing that Yuan Huaijun's face was cold and stern, unlike his usual expressionless demeanor, and his expression was more complicated and difficult to discern, Xuan Yuan guessed the general contents of the secret edict.
"Boss! Xuan Yuan! What exactly is going on? Why did the Emperor of Ye Lan send Yan Yan to marry a foreign ruler? How does he know Yan Yan? What grudge do you have against the Ye Lan Kingdom?"
"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask."
Hua Buyu suddenly became agitated, pouting and speaking with a shameless expression, "I don't care what happens between you and Ye Lan, and I don't care that you've always dragged me into being hunted down by Ye Lan all these years. In short, Yan Yan is the most important person to me. Putting aside whether you two can get married, I, Hua Buyu, will absolutely not let Yan Yan go to a political marriage. At worst... at worst, I'll elope with Yan Yan. Who cares about you few lousy royals!"
"..."
Xuan Yuan's lips trembled slightly. What elopement? Even if he wanted to elope with Yan'er, it wouldn't be her turn, would it?
"Your Majesty, Ye Lan's request is a great joy for our dynasty. Moreover, Emperor Ye is willing to seek the position of Empress and even abolish the harem of three thousand for the sake of the Princess. Such an honor is unique in the four kingdoms. I urge Your Majesty to grant this marriage as soon as possible."
"Yes! Your Majesty, I am not afraid to speak in front of the envoys of various countries. In recent years, the national strength of Yelan has increased considerably. However, there have been occasional misunderstandings and conflicts on the border with our dynasty. If the princess were to go to Yelan for a marriage alliance, it would surely make the relationship between the two countries more friendly and intimate. On behalf of the people of Yuanqi and the soldiers on the frontier, I would like to thank Princess Danhua."
After speaking, the old minister bowed deeply in Xin Moyan's direction, which startled her so much that she hurriedly stood up.
Seeing this, Xuan Yuan was about to get up when Hua Buyu quickly pressed his shoulder down.
"Flowers do not speak!"
"Xuan Yuan, what are you planning to do?"
"I'll take Yan'er away."
Hua Buyu couldn't bear to look. When did her decisive and ruthless boss become so love-obsessed?
"Calm down! It was wrong of you to take Yan Yan away in public. Let's see how Emperor Yuan plans to resolve this! I don't believe Emperor Yuan will agree."
Xuan Yuan's mood gradually calmed down, and he was also curious to see how Yuan Huaijun would resolve this matter.
When the courtiers in the hall saw Xin Moyan stand up, they all stared intently at her.
"Please grant this request, Princess Danhua."
“Princess Danhua, if you agree now, the thousands of subjects of Yuanqi will be grateful to you and will never forget you for a hundred years.”
"I thank you, Princess."
"..."
One, two, three, more and more people spoke up, and Xin Moyan was extremely frustrated. She said she couldn't come to this kind of occasion. She was inexplicably arranged to go abroad for a political marriage. Who did she offend?
Seeing Xin Moyan at a loss, Yuan Huaijun swept his cold eyes over her and gave a sinister look to the old minister who was speaking below. Everyone suddenly fell silent.
He turned and gave Wang Si a look, and Wang Si immediately understood and quickly retreated.
Then, he pointed to the empty space in front of him and said, "Yan'er, come here."
Everyone looked puzzled. What could possibly need to be said before the Emperor?
Xin Moyan turned to look at her brother. Although Xin Moling was unclear about the Emperor's actions, he nodded and gestured for her to go up.
"Yan'er~" Seeing her niece getting closer, Xin Mingwan's eyes were full of worry. She would never let Yan'er marry into that remote and desolate place.
"Your Majesty, Aunt." She bowed respectfully, then stood before the Emperor with composure, her back to the crowd below.
Yuan Huaijun's lips curved slightly, his sharp brows softening as he gazed at her face and asked softly, "Yan'er, do you want to go to Yelan for a political marriage?"
"No, no, no! Yan'er doesn't want to, not at all." She shook her head like a rattle drum, her features scrunched up.
The Emperor's gaze grew increasingly indulgent, with a hint of coaxing, as he lowered his voice and said, "Then... I have a way to save you from this predicament. Yan'er, listen to me, okay?"
"Your Majesty, do you have a solution?" Xin Moyan's voice rose several octaves as she looked excitedly at the man before her.
At this moment, Wang Si carefully walked up to him with both hands, and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I have brought it."
"Ah."
He casually glanced to the side, his eyes meeting those deep, unfathomable eyes. At the point where their gazes met, two powerful auras subtly clashed.
But Xuan Yuan read something in his eyes that suggested he was determined to get what he wanted.
Emperor Yuan raised his hand and waved his dragon robe, and the entire audience fell silent. He then instructed Wang Si, "Read it."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wang Si stepped forward, holding the imperial edict, spread his hands, cleared his throat, and began to read the edict aloud...
Seeing this, Xin Moyan quickly stepped back to make room, but she was a little confused. Could issuing an imperial edict really solve the problem of this marriage alliance?