usatvline Chapter 794 I already have a choice, please grant my permission, Your Majesty.
Chapter 794 I already have a choice, please grant my permission, Your Majesty.
A person who is very difficult to defeat, with no weaknesses in any aspect, would be extremely frustrating if they were to be utterly defeated in one matter.
The thought of Qiao Lian'er sitting below the emperor, seemingly indifferent yet in control of everything, made Ling Yu feel a tightness in her chest.
With such a woman around, she felt that she herself was not so unique.
“Lingyu, it’s best not to cross paths with someone like Princess Zhenguo. We are guests, and if we cause trouble, it will be difficult for us to extricate ourselves,” said the middle-aged man of about forty years old beside Princess Lingyu.
"Yeli, don't you think it's a good thing that the Second Prince Pei is so handsome and intelligent, and that he would be my husband in Dongfu? He is much more outstanding than those princes."
Ye Li said, "The Second Prince Pei is indeed outstanding, but if you insist on choosing him and he is unwilling, it may cause unpleasantness."
"Whether he is willing or not is not important. Didn't the Emperor of Daze Kingdom say in advance that I should choose my husband at the grand banquet? He didn't say beforehand that I couldn't choose the Second Prince Pei. The Emperor's authority is supreme, and a word once spoken cannot be taken back. Otherwise, he would be breaking his promise to the world. I suppose the Emperor of Daze Kingdom doesn't want to leave such an impression in the minds of the people."
"With pressure from the emperor, even if the Second Prince Pei doesn't want to go, he has to go for the sake of peace and diplomatic relations between the two countries."
Ling Yu's lips curled up. Using the power of Heaven to win was also a clever tactic.
She has never lost since she was a child; if she wants to win, she will always find a way.
He then instructed those around him: "Keep an eye on when Princess Zhenguo enters the palace, and then report back to me."
Since becoming the Princess of the Nation, the Emperor would often summon Qiao Lian'er to the palace for discussions. Many things that he couldn't make up his mind about, after discussing them with Qiao Lian'er, would be resolved and implemented, with results exceeding his expectations.
Therefore, his prestige among court officials and the common people gradually increased.
That's why he values Qiao Lian'er so much.
Two days later, Qiao Lian'er entered the palace again. This time, she brought several boxes of snacks for the young princes and princesses. These snacks were made with modern technology but disguised in ancient jars and boxes. This was also a way for her to win over the concubines. The young princes and princesses were happy, and the concubines were happy too. They would whisper in the emperor's ear, which would be beneficial to her.
If it were just ordinary snacks, the emperor wouldn't even glance at them, but these were snacks that Qiao Lian'er had brought out, so he couldn't help but try a few, and couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Snacks can be this delicious. I'd like to keep some. Lian'er, you don't mind, do you?"
Qiao Lian'er covered her mouth, revealing a pair of smiling eyes.
"Snacks are just for snacking to satisfy cravings. They're not something only children can eat. The Emperor can eat as much as he wants."
The emperor burst into laughter: "Lian'er says I have a sweet tooth, that's right, I do have a sweet tooth. If I don't admit it, wouldn't I miss out on many delicious foods from Lian'er?"
He no longer held back and ate a lot of snacks. When he had finally had enough and was about to talk to Qiao Lian'er about serious matters, Eunuch Qi came to report.
"Your Majesty, Princess Lingyu has arrived. She says she has made a decision regarding the selection of a husband and has come to report it to Your Majesty."
The emperor said, "Let her in."
Just as Qiao Lian'er was about to leave, the Emperor said, "Now that we've finished discussing Princess Lingyu's matter, I'll continue to discuss important matters with Lian'er. Lian'er, you can stay here."
"While we're at it, let's also see which prince or young master Princess Lingyu will choose as her husband."
He felt that letting Qiao Lian'er know first would show how much he valued her.
Qiao Lian'er agreed. It was the time for afternoon naps, and Princess Lingyu had chosen this time to come. She suspected that Princess Lingyu was doing it on purpose.
Princess Lingyu entered the hall, performed the rites, and the emperor offered her a seat.
Princess Lingyu glanced at Qiao Lian'er and showed a slight look of surprise.
"The Princess Zhenguo is also here."
"It's alright. Princess Zhenguo participates in the decision-making process for many important matters and always comes up with good solutions," the emperor said with a smile.
After eating so many delicious snacks, my appetite was greatly satisfied, and I'm in a really good mood.
Lingyu and Qiao Lian'er exchanged greetings, and Qiao Lian'er returned the greeting with a nonchalant air.
The Emperor asked, "Does Princess Lingyu have someone in mind?"
"Yes, His Majesty meant that I could choose any of the princes, heirs, and young masters present that day?"
"That's right. As long as Princess Lingyu takes a liking to him, let him return to Dongfu Kingdom with her, and the two countries will sign a fifty-year non-aggression pact," the Emperor said.
Princess Lingyu said slowly, "I think the second son of the Pei Prince's Mansion is quite good."
She glanced at Qiao Lian'er out of the corner of her eye, but couldn't detect any change in Qiao Lian'er's expression.
It's like listening to something that has absolutely nothing to do with me.
She appears nonchalant about abandoning her beloved, is she feigning indifference while her heart is actually in turmoil? Or is she confident that Pei Er won't go to Dongfu Kingdom?
If it's the former, then she's really suffering and deserves sympathy; if it's the latter, the emperor has already made his statement, so what room does she have left?
Does she really think she's invincible?
The emperor was stunned for a moment, and his first reaction was to look at Qiao Lian'er.
Everyone in the capital knows that Princess Zhenguo and the Second Prince Pei will be married sooner or later; this has become a consensus.
Unexpectedly, Princess Lingyu's first choice was Prince Pei the Second.
In reality, the marriages between the two countries always resulted in the birth of princes or princesses; the other sons and nobles were merely for show.
The emperor never imagined that Princess Lingyu would choose someone other than a prince.
"This—" The emperor hesitated, "Among the many princes and heirs of princes present, does Princess Lingyu look down on any of the others? My Great Ze Kingdom has many talented people, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. Those present at this banquet are of noble birth, and the princes are also sons of the dragon. Others cannot be compared with them."
Princess Lingyu's expression turned cold: "His Majesty made a prior statement that I had chosen someone, but now His Majesty is unwilling. What is the reason for this? Moreover, if I choose a prince from a different royal family, the prince of Daze Kingdom will not have to travel across the ocean. Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing for His Majesty?"
The emperor's expression darkened upon seeing Princess Lingyu's stubbornness.
"To be honest, the Second Prince Pei already has someone he loves, and he is naturally proud, so I'm afraid he can't fulfill Princess Lingyu's wish."
Lingyu retorted, "Since you already have someone in your heart, why did the Emperor still allow him to appear at the grand banquet? I have already chosen the Second Prince Pei, but the Emperor will not allow it and will make me choose again. If this gets out, my reputation as a woman will also be affected."
"As long as Princess Lingyu doesn't go around saying that she has taken a liking to the Second Prince Pei, no one will know. Before things are settled, I believe Princess Lingyu is aware of this."
The emperor, of course, stood firmly on Qiao Lian'er's side and refused to budge.
"But it was too late. The news had already been spread by my men."