bookrebus Chapter 679: Visit to Congratulate
Chapter 679: Visit to Congratulate
Xiao Yue was thinking rapidly in his mind.
At the last flower-viewing party, she did not choose any man she liked.
But now that we are in this era, it is highly unlikely that we will never get married in our entire life.
Queen Shi might have been offended by him now, so it's already good enough that he doesn't try to trip her up secretly. It's absolutely impossible for him to arrange any matchmaking for her or worry about her marriage.
As for Concubine Zhou and Concubine Wu, needless to say, they are probably eyeing me covetously, looking for an opportunity to teach me a lesson.
Staying in the Beiyang Palace seemed to be nothing but aggrieved. It would be better to change places and see if there was a chance to show off one's talents. At the very least, at least one could change the environment and start over.
As for the relationship between the two countries and the fate of those princesses who were married off to foreign countries...
Xiao Yue took a deep breath, and Murong Yu's face appeared in her mind again.
She secretly told herself that just because those princesses who were married off to foreign countries had a bad end, it didn't necessarily mean that she would suffer the same fate.
As for the relationship between the two countries, what Emperor Xiao just said about hoping to maintain peace between the two countries does not seem to be a lie, and this war may not necessarily break out.
Moreover, if she could gain a firm foothold in the Kingdom of Xilin after the marriage, then even if the two countries went to war, she would not necessarily be plunged into dire straits.
Or to take a step back, the situation has come to this, and the marriage is a foregone conclusion. Even if she shows great resistance and is unwilling in various ways, she may not be able to get rid of this matter. It may even cause dissatisfaction from Emperor Xiao, and then she will be accused of being inconsiderate and marrying out of frustration.
In this case, it would be better for me to agree to it on my own initiative. At least I can leave behind a good reputation and win the satisfaction of Emperor Xiao.
The more Xiao Yue thought about it, the more she felt that there was only one way left for her.
She came back to her senses, met Emperor Xiao's gaze, bowed, and said righteously: "Father, I have figured it out. I was confused before. You are right. As the Princess of Beiyang, I have enjoyed the benefits and glory brought by this status, so I must naturally shoulder the responsibilities of a princess. For the relationship between the two countries and for the people of Beiyang, I am willing to go to Xilin to marry!"
"Good! You are worthy of being my daughter!" Xiao Yue's answer made Emperor Xiao feel instantly relieved.
Since Xilin had already proposed the marriage, Beiyang had no reason to refuse. After all, the court had been in turmoil for some time, and now it had just calmed down. There was no benefit in starting a war at this time.
The only thing that made him hesitate was Xiao Yue's attitude.
After all, she is his daughter. Rather than marrying reluctantly under his coercion, it would be best for her to take the overall situation into consideration and be willing to marry.
"Yuer, father was a little strict with you before. I am very pleased that you can make such a decision. Don't worry, father will agree to the conditions you just mentioned. No matter when and where, you are father's daughter and the princess of our Beiyang country. This will never change."
Xiao Yue was delighted and bowed once more, "Thank you, father!"
"Well, if there is nothing else, you can go back and have a good rest. There is no need to be confined to your room. When you get married, your father will personally send you out of the imperial city and let you marry to Xilin in a grand manner."
"Yes, my daughter obeys!"
Having made the decision, Xiao Yue was no longer troubled and walked out of the imperial study feeling refreshed.
The young eunuchs guarding outside the imperial study looked at the Fifth Princess' smiling face and thought that the marriage had failed.
Even Concubine Zhou and Concubine Wu, who had secretly sent people to gather information, were disappointed when they heard that Xiao Yue walked out of the imperial study with a smile. They thought they had guessed wrong and that Emperor Xiao had really softened his heart and given up on the marriage.
But half an hour later, the news that the marriage had been finalized spread among the harem.
Then came the news that Xiao Yue's house arrest was lifted, and even Xiao Lan was forgiven and no longer under house arrest.
"Mother, what's going on? If the marriage in the imperial study was finally settled, why did Xiao Yue leave so happily?" Xiao Lin was puzzled.
Concubine Zhou was also puzzled. "According to Xiao Yue's personality, she should not be willing to marry the old man Emperor Xilin. Could it be that the emperor promised her some great benefit..."
Concubine Zhou frowned and thought about it, but quickly denied the idea in her heart.
Xiao Yue is just a princess. How could any great benefit fall upon her? Even if she got a title, it was just to make it sound better. In reality, it is of little use.
As for gold, silver and other valuables, they are not worth mentioning. Xiao Yue is a princess after all, she should not be so short-sighted, right?
Although Concubine Zhou wanted Xiao Yue to marry, she couldn't stop wondering in her heart, so she took Xiao Lin and went to Xiao Yue's bedroom in the name of congratulations.
When the two arrived, they met Concubine Wu and Xiao Lan outside the bedroom who had come with the same purpose.
Wupin walked closer to Zhoufei and lowered her voice and said, "Do you also find it strange that Xiao Yue agreed so easily?"
Concubine Zhou nodded. Several people were puzzled, and some even wondered if Xiao Yue's joyful look after leaving the imperial study was just an act because she knew she was powerless to change the situation.
But after they were invited in to meet Xiao Yue, this speculation was dispelled.
Seeing the genuine joy on Xiao Yue's face, Concubine Zhou said, "Fifth Princess, I heard that the marriage has been finalized. Congratulations."
Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows and looked at the few people, "You don't have to pretend here. You come here at this time just to laugh at me for not being able to push the marriage out. But this princess has thought it through. This marriage may not be a bad thing. So if you want to watch the fun, you can't do it."
"Xiao Yue, are you really willing to marry to Xilin Kingdom?" Xiao Lan's expression showed undisguised surprise.
Xiao Yue smiled contemptuously, "Yes, I am different from you. As a princess, I know the responsibilities I should shoulder. Unlike you, you are selfish and only think about yourselves."
As she spoke, Xiao Yue sighed in her heart that it felt really good to be standing on the moral high ground.
The corners of Xiao Lan's mouth twitched, and after exchanging a glance with Xiao Lin, she could not help but speak, "You sound as if you can escape if you don't want to. However, my Sixth Sister and I are not as cruel as you to be willing to marry the Xilin Emperor who is so old."