Chapter 186: Marrying the Princess (19)
Chapter 186: Marrying the Princess (19)
"Emperor Dongli, we, the Later Jin, are determined to obtain Princess Qingcheng. If you open your mouth, we, the Later Jin, are willing to return a city to you."
The others took a deep breath. This was really generous. However, for a woman, giving up an entire city, wasn't this truly stunning?
"Your Majesty, your servant..."
"I agree to this matter. Qingcheng, you are the princess of Dongli, so you should learn from Princess Jieyou and set a good example. The envoys of the Later Jin Dynasty are so kind to you, don't miss it."
"Princess Qingcheng, do you dislike us, the Later Jin?"
Li Qingcheng was in a dilemma, and everyone's eyes were focused on her. She looked at her uncle, but he also ignored her.
"No, Qingcheng didn't mean that?"
"Then what do you mean? Is Xili Kingdom more suitable for you? What's wrong with us Houjin? You Dongli are going too far."
"Emissary of the Later Jin Dynasty, this forced melon is not sweet. It is understandable that Princess Qingcheng likes us Xili. After all, we are rich in resources and have outstanding people."
"Bah, you really think you are a dish. The princess just went to the wild land without any displeasure. Our Houjin is much better than that place where only horses can be released."
"Emissary of the Later Jin Dynasty, please stop attacking our Hejiang with words. You make us sound like beggars."
The Later Jin envoy realized that he had said something wrong and quickly apologized: "It was my fault for not being pleasing to the ear. Please don't be angry, envoy from Hejiang. We are just irritated by this Princess Qingcheng."
Sheng Baru fanned the flames: "Princess Qingcheng is unwilling, envoy of the Later Jin Dynasty, it seems that what you have given is too little, you need to give more cities. Qingcheng, how can you not give us cities?"
"There's nothing you can do if they don't like the Later Jin."
"It's just that the money given by the Later Jin is too little. If it doesn't work, you can have a competition. Both martial arts and literary competitions are fine."
Seeing that things were not going well, the host said, "Why are you so angry, envoys? Peace is the most important thing."
He looked at Li Qingcheng and asked, "Princess Qingcheng, what do you mean? Make a decision early and don't make the envoys wait. King Xiaoyao is here too. I respect you and specifically ask for your opinion."
"Your Majesty, Qingcheng..."
"That's right, it's so awkward. This banquet... everyone continue. Let's step aside for now."
The Later Jin envoy stood up and was about to leave angrily, but the man said directly, "Don't be upset, envoy. I have approved your marriage proposal and will confer the title of Princess Qingcheng as the Princess of Peace today."
"Forget it, a forced melon is not sweet, let's leave it to Xili Kingdom!"
"Emissary of the Later Jin Dynasty, the emperor's words are law. Besides, we don't do things that take away someone's love. If you leave, we, Xili, will not dare to ask for Princess Qingcheng's hand in marriage. It's not worth it to damage our harmony for a woman."
"Princess Qingcheng, please don't lose your sense of propriety. You are the most sensible person. For the sake of harmony between Dongli and Houjin, do you want me to continue?"
Li Qingcheng just felt unwilling, and King Xiaoyao beside him took the lead in thanking him: "Your Majesty, this is Qingcheng's honor. As a father, I agree to this marriage."
"Father!"
"Your Majesty, please grant me your permission."
All the Dongli people present knelt and bowed. The man smiled and said, "Okay, this matter is settled. Envoys from the Later Jin Dynasty, are you satisfied?"
"For now, this is just a temporary decision. The other party doesn't even have this... Never mind, I won't say anything more."
Li Qingcheng looked as pale as death. When the women saw that she had taken a place in the marriage alliance, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
There are so many people who marry each year, and some of the men are in their fifties or sixties, but Dongli is no longer the Dongli of the past, and they don’t know what to do in the future.
"Thank you Lord for your grace."
"You are too polite, envoy."
Those people picked out a few "lucky ones". Gu Yuxi could only say that depending on the dynasty you are born in, you will have to experience corresponding risks and face corresponding challenges.
"Let's stop the competition today and continue tomorrow. There will be the Flower Boat Festival in two days. Let's get together then."
Everyone left the palace one after another. Gu Yuxi looked at Li Qingcheng and found it ridiculous. It was not her fault that she was accused of post-marriage gold.
"Go home with your father. If you have anything to say, keep it to yourself."
After leaving the palace, Gu Yuxi was about to get off the carriage when the Hejiang envoy called out from behind her: "Princess, please wait a moment. One of our envoys has something to ask."
"General Sheng Baru, you are the highest-ranking envoy among them. Do other envoys have something to say? Feel free to speak up."
"That man is the Khan's close follower. There are some things I need to ask him."
"Is that so? Then go ahead."
Cuihong: "Princess, this won't do. What if you get cheated?"
"The envoy doesn't seem to be a liar. In a while, I will marry their Khan, so it will be good for me to be familiar with some things. You can go back to the Loyal and Brave Marquis' Mansion to announce the good news."
"Princess, you... are good!"
Cuihong glared at Sheng Baru, but the other party was not angry. He felt that this was much more interesting than those women who could only bow their heads and nod in agreement.
Gu Yuxi got on the other party's carriage. There was no one there. Wasn't this a joke on her? Let's see what tricks they can come up with.
The carriage drove into a remote place, and those people had left. She still closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep, and that guy finally dared to come up.
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It’s so cute even when it’s sleeping, and it smells so good. I really want to go over and smell it.
Suddenly! He Tuchi felt a tightness around his waist, and was lightly hooked by a whip. He fell into the man's arms and subconsciously hooked his neck.
Gu Yuxi looked at the other man, lifted his chin, smiled seductively, and said, "Hejiang actually sent you as an envoy, but I like you."
"The princess!"
He Tuchi had never had this kind of experience with a strange woman... except for lying in the same bed with her before, but now it was different, he was just an envoy of marriage.
The woman leaned close to his ear and whispered, "I will go to Hejiang to marry the Khan. After I kill the weak Khan, I will elope with you. Are you willing?"
Unable to untie the embrace, He Tuchi blushed and said, "Princess, be careful with your words. Our Khan is still young, not an old man."
"Who knows if you're just talking nonsense? Just hurry up and say what you want to say. I have something else to do."
He Tuchi loosened his hand on his waist, but he was unwilling to leave. A hint of jealousy came over him: "That Wei Chenyang is your ex-cousin-law. Is it more important to meet him than to listen to me?"
"Who are you to me?"
"You are really cruel. Do you often hug other men like this?"
"Then you are wronging me. I have held my nephew, Heihua's son, in my arms, but I have never held a child as old as you. It's tiring."
The man smiled and murmured, "That's good. Those people always get useful information."
"Okay, you can leave now."
"I don't want it. You are not allowed to go see that Wei guy."
Looking at the childish man, Gu Yuxi found it hard to connect him with the Khan of Hejiang who was aiming for the Central Plains.
She laughed and said, "You are quite courageous. You chased me all the way yesterday, and today you sent me a little note. Now you are lying in my arms and don't want to leave. If your Khan knew about this, wouldn't he kill you with a knife?"
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