Within the Jade Dynasty Palace.
Emperor Jing Ren, the Crown Prince, a few princes, and a group of ministers were discussing Princess Lan Xin's marriage. Emperor Jing Ren clearly saw her pointing at Third Brother shyly. He immediately felt powerless. He understood Third Brother's feelings for Yun 'er, and he wanted to fulfill his wish. Who knew that a princess would suddenly appear? If he could predict in advance, perhaps he would have given Yun girl to Third Brother long ago.
"The Jiang-Nan King has clearly stated that Princess Lan Xin wants to marry Prince Cheng as a wife in order to conclude a peace treaty. Do you have any objections?" Emperor Jing Ren's tone was meaningful. He wanted to see if this group of old foxes had any suggestions.
Unexpectedly, almost everyone nodded in agreement, except for Prince Cheng himself.
"Your son refuses." Lan Xuanhan kneeled on the ground and spoke in a tough tone.
The Emperor fell silent after hearing this, but the Fifth Prince spoke up," Third Brother, it's about time for you to get married. Not only do you not have a principal consort, you don't even want to marry a concubine now. This princess is really pretty. You should take her.”
"Fifth brother, how can you talk to your third brother like that?”The one lecturing him was the Crown Prince. The Fifth Prince retracted his body and stuck out his tongue mischievously.
"Does anyone else have any objections?" Emperor Jing Ren sat on the dragon throne and asked his subjects again.
Prime Minister Luo stepped forward." Your Majesty, it is not easy to reject this marriage. Prince Cheng is of age to marry and has no princess consort. What reason would you have to reject the marriage?”
"Yes, Your Majesty. This marriage concerns the peace of our southwest border, so we shouldn't reject it so easily.”General Leng said solemnly.
Emperor Jing Ren really wanted to scold General Leng after hearing his words. Why did he want to push his daughter's lover away? Did he not know Yun's feelings?
"General, you're too serious. It's just that I don't want to marry the princess, but it doesn't mean that the other princes are unwilling.”After saying that, he glanced at the princes. When he noticed his gaze, the princes quickly turned around and pretended not to see.
"Third brother, the princess chose you. How can you push the blame onto your younger brothers?”Only the Sixth Prince, who was close to the Crown Prince and Prince Cheng, met Lan Xuanhan's gaze.
Emperor Jing Ren immediately beamed." How about this? The day after tomorrow, Third Brother will bring your unmarried younger brothers, Fifth Brother, and Sixth Brother to accompany Princess Lan Xin on a trip. Don't call Princess Lan Xin a girl. It's lonely. No matter what, I have no one to talk to. General Leng and Prime Minister Luo will go home and tell Yun and Wei to go with you."”
"Yes, Your Majesty."
"Okay, Third Bro, you stay here. The others can leave.”Emperor Jing Ren finally spoke.
"Your son, your subjects will take their leave." Everyone obeyed the order and left.
There was only silence in the hall, leaving Emperor Jing Ren sitting on the dragon throne and Lan Xuanhan standing below.
Lan Xuanhan spoke first," Father, your son…"
Before he could finish his sentence, Emperor Jing Ren, as his father, had already understood." Third Brother, I understand what you're trying to do. As a father, of course, I want to help you and Yun. However, for the sake of the country, I have to reconsider.”
"Father, your son understands." The voice was very soft. If one did not listen carefully, one would not be able to hear the indistinct words.
"Third brother, don't be in the limelight. Be careful to hide your brilliance. Sometimes, you think you're not eye-catching, but you unexpectedly show off your brilliance. The day after tomorrow, you can sit by the side and watch your two younger brothers perform.”
As soon as Emperor Jing Ren finished speaking, Lan Xuanhan didn't wait for an answer. The eunuch's report came from outside the hall." Prime Minister Luo requests an audience."”
Why did he come back?" Pass!"
A soft voice came from outside the door." Sir, please go in."”
The door of the palace was pushed open. Prime Minister Luo stepped over the threshold and entered the main hall. He lifted his official robe and knelt down. He kowtowed and shouted," Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"”
"Get up." Emperor Jing Ren was puzzled. Why did this person turn around and come back? He looked at Lan Xuanhan, who was still standing at the side." Third Brother, you should go back first. I will consider it."”
Lan Xuanhan excused himself from Emperor Jing Ren and left Jade Dynasty Hall. He knew that as long as his father said he would consider, there would be a chance.
"What brings Prime Minister Luo back?”Emperor Jing Ren smiled at the terrified Prime Minister.
"Emperor, don't joke with this old minister.”The more Prime Minister Luo talked, the more frightened he became.
"Alright, get up. Hurry up and say what's going on, everyone's gone.”Emperor Jing Ren looked as if he didn't know what was going on.
"Emperor, this official will speak the truth.”Emperor Jing Ren waved his hand, meaning to say whatever was on his mind.
"I understand the emperor's intentions. You want to give General Leng's second daughter to Prince Cheng. However, have you thought about it? General Leng holds military power, and his eldest daughter is the Crown Princess. If his second daughter becomes the Princess Consort of Prince Cheng, then General Leng will have power over the entire court. At that time, the influence on the court will not be good for you. Of course, I understand that General Leng will not do anything bad to you. He has always been loyal, but Your Majesty, what will the other ministers think?”After he finished speaking in one breath, Prime Minister Luo knelt down again. He knew that his words were disrespectful and he was waiting for the Emperor's punishment.
Emperor Jing Ren was deep in thought after hearing this. Prime Minister Luo's words made sense. Looking at the old minister kneeling on the ground, he could only say," Lord Luo, please rise. It seems that I should really think about it."”
On this day, after Leng Shuiyun had washed up early in the morning, she went to the central hall to have breakfast with her mother. What puzzled her was why the princess would bring two other women to choose the prince consort.
Before she finished her breakfast, the servant came to report that the carriage to fetch Leng Shuiyun was already waiting outside. Madam Leng saw her daughter getting up to leave and asked slowly," Aren't you going to finish eating?”
"Don't make me wait for too long. It's better not to eat.”Leng Shuiyun was just about to leave when she saw Qiu 'er's excited face. Did this little girl think that I would bring her along? She shook her head and left a sentence that made Qiu' er not know whether to laugh or cry." Qiu 'er will stay at home and take care of my mother for me."”
Oh, Qiu-er had a bitter life, and was abandoned by the young miss.
The carriage left the city gate and arrived at the outskirts. There was an imperial garden in the northern suburbs of the capital. She slowly stopped. The servant girl waiting at the door immediately came forward to help her." We're just waiting for Miss Leng."”
"Is that so? Please lead the way." Leng Shuiyun said politely.
"Young miss is too polite, please follow this servant.”The maidservant led the way while Leng Shuiyun followed behind. The maidservant was very dutiful and reminded her of every step.
Standing in the corridor, Leng Shuiyun saw five people sitting in the pavilion by the lake from afar. However, behind Luo Yiwei and Princess Lan Xin stood a maidservant. Leng Shuiyun smiled. Perhaps she was the only independent young lady.
Lan Xuanhan listened to their idle chatter. They were spouting nonsense from all over the world. He didn't even know what his two younger brothers were learning and they were even competing in poetry with a talented lady like Luo Yiwei. It was ridiculous. He raised his head and looked around. A snow-like figure appeared in the corridor.
Although they were far away, their eyes met and their thoughts came together. They both revealed helpless bitter smiles.
He swayed into the pavilion and bent down slightly." I'm lucky."”
"Miss Leng's greetings are really simple and clear.”Prince Six teased.
"Younger Sister came by herself, why didn't she bring a servant?”Luo Yi asked in surprise.
Er, a big smile hung on her face." Thank you for your concern, Sister Luo. It's all because my Qiu 'er was sick sooner or later, but she had to get sick at this time.”
Qiu 'er, who was cleaning up Leng Shuiyun's room, sneezed loudly. Strange, was she sick?
"Before Miss Leng came, we were writing poems. We've all written poems except for you.”The Fifth Prince immediately made things difficult for her. His sister, the Crown Princess, was virtuous and intelligent, but she did not have any intentions. This sister was probably the same.
"Fifth Lord is treating me as an outsider, just call me Shui Yun. May I ask Fifth Master, what is the topic?" Leng Shuiyun sat down and put her palms together on her knees. For the first time, Lan Xuanhan felt that she could be described as dignified.
"Shui Yun, listen up. We will use the person beside you to compose a poem.”Leng Shuiyun was surprised. She looked around and saw Lan Xuanhan and Princess Lan Xin on one side. Heh, this seat was really not good.
Lan Xin lowered her head shyly when she saw her looking at her. She suddenly remembered what she had said to her the other day when she was looking at the building. There was a beautiful woman who was independent from the world. She could topple a city with one glance and then topple a country.
Leng Shuiyun also saw her shyness." The flowers are red all over the ground in the late spring, and the hibiscus smiles beside the green water bridge. When you don't know how beautiful you are, you don't have to be sad.”
The six of them laughed and played for a while. Fifth Master and Sixth Master asked for a fishing rod and fished by the ruler. Lan Xuanhan sat alone on a rock at the side and happened to see the three women in the pavilion. They seemed to be talking about something. Princess Lan Xin was gentle, Luo Yiwei was reserved, and Leng Shuiyun was very casual.
"Ah, I caught it, haha fifth brother, I caught it, I caught it.”Godfather Liu's excited voice sounded.
Immediately after, a curse was heard.
"Fifth Brother, the loser will treat us.”Godfather Liu refused to let it go.
It turned out that before the two of them started fishing, there was a bet. If they caught the fish first, they would win. If they caught the fish later, they would lose. The loser would treat them.
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