Chapter 1496 Testing Each Other
Emperor Qian's face darkened for a moment, pretending that he didn't expect Luopan to change its target. He said coldly:
"Emissary Luosha, Daqian Kingdom intends to make friends with Luopan Kingdom, but you can't do whatever you want, right?"
Luosha immediately said politely:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. It's not that we are going back on our word. We just understand that you value the eldest prince. If you really take the eldest prince away, it may affect the stability of Daqian Kingdom. After all, Your Majesty only has this one adult prince."
Emperor Qian said coldly:
"Anping is my eldest princess, and I have other arrangements for her marriage."
This is already an indirect rejection, but Luosha was not discouraged, but smiled and said:
"Your Majesty, you regard Princess Anping as your precious jewel, so you naturally hope that she will live a good life. If Princess Anping marries into Luopan Kingdom, she may become the queen of Luopan Kingdom in the future, and her offspring will also be the future king of Luopan Kingdom. Wouldn't the relationship between the two countries be like this? Closer?"
Emperor Qian still said indifferently:
"You also said it is possible. If my daughter is bullied, I am out of reach. How can I protect her?"
Luosha has noticed the softening of Emperor Qian's attitude, and immediately struck while the iron was hot:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that our Luopan Kingdom does not allow three wives and four concubines. Even the royal family is only allowed to marry one wife. If two people can't get along, they can separate at any time, and then take their own property and marriage will not be affected.
It is better than several women in Daqian Kingdom competing for the favor of one man, and it also protects women's property. "
Luosha's last sentence was meaningful, and Emperor Qian also understood it. He pretended to be silent for a long time, and then said:
"This matter is a bit sudden. Let me think about it again. The Luosha envoy can stay in the post house for a few more days. Next month is the Flower Tide Festival. You can join in the fun. "
After speaking, he picked up the teacup in front of him, and the intention of seeing him off was obvious.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your generosity. Everything is for the friendly exchanges between the two countries. Luopanguo came with the greatest sincerity. Please consider it carefully."
After Luosha bowed, he left the hall. Anyway, he didn't think it would succeed at once. He just proposed it today, and by the way, he also wanted to test the bottom line of Emperor Qian. As long as Emperor Qian didn't strongly oppose it, he would have room for maneuver.
After Luosha left, Emperor Qian put away his black face. He felt that sending his daughter to Luopanguo was dangerous, but it could bring a short period of peace. The most important thing was that this was an opportunity to penetrate Luopanguo.
Emperor Qian immediately summoned his trusted ministers to the imperial study to discuss the marriage.
The day after Luosha entered the palace to ask for an audience, there was a rumor in the market about Qin Mianmian, the youngest daughter of General Qin's family. It was said that she had been executed by her family because she was pregnant before marriage, and the father of the child in her belly was the son of the Nangong family. As for which son it was, it was not clear.
This message spread quickly, and by the time the Qin and Nangong families realized something was wrong, the rumor had already gone as far as to say that Qin Mianmian and Nangong Qing had secretly decided to spend their lives together.
Lianyi laughed out loud after hearing the news brought by Fulin. She felt that the people had a rich imagination, especially when it came to rumors about the erotic affairs between young men and young ladies from aristocratic families. They were so detailed that it seemed as if they had seen it in person.
Cuizhu and Cuizhen did not dare to laugh. This matter involved the Nangong family, which was the princess's in-laws, so they both looked at the door. If there was any disturbance, they would immediately cover the princess's mouth.
After Lianyi had laughed enough, she asked Fulin:
"What is the reaction from the Queen Mother?"
Fulin's face was visibly gloomy, and then he lowered his voice and said:
"Your Highness, this morning Madam Nangong came to the palace to ask to see the Queen Mother. I heard that she was discussing your marriage with Nangong Qing."
Needless to say, Lianyi understood that the Nangong family wanted to use the matter of Princess Shang to suppress the scandal about Nangong Qing.
If the princess is willing to marry, those rumors are naturally nothing to be afraid of. At that time, it can even be said that the rivals of the candidate for the son-in-law deliberately framed Nangong Qing. Nangong Qing can not only get the beauty, but also use this heavy news to suppress all the news that is unfavorable to the Nangong family.
After hearing this, Cuizhu and Cuizhen's faces were also a little bad. The Nangong family obviously wanted to use the princess as a stepping stone. The princess would definitely not be willing, but the Queen Mother has always been soft-hearted, so it's really hard to say. What if the Queen agrees?
Lianyi was not worried at all. Not to mention that the Queen was still waiting for her to be a hostage for Zhao Ning, even the Emperor Qian had other arrangements for her. The Nangong family might not be able to escape the quagmire of the scandal this time.
The fact was indeed as Lianyi guessed. After repeated consideration, the Queen Mother still rejected Mrs. Nangong's request, and wrote a letter for Mrs. Nangong to take back to the current head of the Nangong family, Nangong Yan.
"Sister-in-law, I can't agree to what you said, but this matter is related to Zhao Ning. I have already written the specific reasons in the letter. You give the letter to my brother, and he will naturally know what to do."
Mrs. Nangong's face was a little bad, but when she heard that it was related to the eldest prince, she restrained a little, took the letter and left.
As soon as Mrs. Nangong left, Lianyi came with Fulin. She came specifically to sow discord.
"Greetings, mother, I wish you a long life and good health."
Lianyi bowed politely and was pulled up by the Queen.
"Why are you willing to come to see me today?"
The Queen asked with a smile.
Lian Yi did not beat around the bush and said with a smile that did not reach her eyes:
"Mother, my daughter heard that her eldest aunt came to see you, so she thought there was nothing good going on, right?"
"It's nothing big, you don't have to worry."
The queen didn't want to say more.
Lianyi, however, refused to open which pot and said:
"Mother, you don't have to hide anything from your daughter. Are they coming to ask you to issue an order to marry your daughter to Nangong Qing?
Based on his reputation, if his daughter really marries him, it will really bring disgrace to the royal family. You can't be confused.
My daughter persuaded my father to arrange for me to replace Zhao Ning. If you let your daughter marry Nangong Qing to help the Nangong family eliminate disasters, then who will prevent Zhao Ning from disasters? "
The queen's face flashed with embarrassment for a moment, but it immediately turned firm, and she said seriously:
"Anping, don't talk nonsense about preventing disasters. Your father is responsible for your affairs. Your mother clearly distinguishes the priorities. In her heart, only you and Zhao Ning are the most important. Even your father If you have to stand back, how can I let you be wronged?"
Lianyi pretended to soften her expression, stepped forward and took the queen's arm and said coquettishly:
"Mother, don't be angry, don't hurt your body. My daughter knows that you love me the most, and you will definitely not let your daughter be wronged. I'm just worried that you are soft-faced and don't want to cause trouble with the Nangong family, so you agreed to the Nangong family's request in a daze. , in the end it made my father angry, and it was not a good outcome. "
"Hey! The Queen Mother knows what you are worried about, but I really can't decide on your marriage. Besides, you will go to Luo Panguo soon. The Queen Mother heard that the envoy from Luo Panguo entered the palace again two days ago. I think I’m in a hurry to go back.”