Jun Lingyun's fists were clenched tightly. He didn't expect that his father would ask him such a question. Shouldn't his father refuse him outright?
He suppressed the anger that wanted to burst out, looked at the emperor, and spoke with force.
"Father, just now, Xi'er, like my son, called you father. She is the crown princess you personally designated. She is also the woman that my son loves deeply."
The emperor looked at Jun Lingyun with firm eyes. The crown prince of a country could only have one woman in his heart, but he should be able to accept many women, both rain and dew.
Only in this way can the courtiers be willing to sacrifice their lives for the country, the forces of all parties can be balanced, and the country can be stable.
Jun Lingyun's love for Chu Yunxi is too much. The Chu family is at its peak, and everything is too much. Maybe in the future, the Chu family will become a more difficult existence to deal with than the Xiao family.
"This matter is not urgent. You all think about it carefully. If you are willing, I can make Yunxi a princess and give her glory..."
Chu Yunxi's heart tightened. The emperor meant that he agreed! A few days ago, he supported her and called her princess, but in the blink of an eye he could sell her to the enemy. He was indeed a king.
"Father!"
Jun Lingyun interrupted the emperor's words loudly, his eyes were bloodshot, and he tried his best to hold back.
"Father, Chu Yunxi, can only be the crown prince of Yunxiao Kingdom. If she is not, my son and I will no longer be the crown prince of Yunxiao Kingdom."
The emperor frowned and scolded angrily:
"Prince, you made a mistake."
He did not expect that Jun Lingyun would say that he would give up his position as crown prince for Chu Yunxi. On the contrary, he was more convinced that Chu Yunxi could no longer stay by Jun Lingyun's side.
Previously, Princess Shengya wanted to marry Jun Lingyun. If he agreed, Chu Yunxi would become an abandoned woman, unable to account to the courtiers and the Chu family.
But the crown prince of Dongyi Kingdom, Dongfang Muze, appeared.
If Chu Yunxi is adopted as an adopted daughter, made a princess, and sent for marriage, she will also be married into the royal family, and Chu Yunxi will not lose anything.
For the Chu family, it is also an honor to contribute to the country. As long as he gives more support to the sons of the Chu family, he will not lose the hearts of the Chu family.
By sending Chu Yunxi to Dongyi for marriage, and then letting Jun Lingyun marry Princess Shengya of Nanyan, he would be able to pacify the two neighboring countries in one fell swoop, and gain three cities, killing three birds with one stone.
The only troublesome thing is the prince. What if he is stubborn?
Jun Lingyun had no intention of forbearing at all.
"Father, not to mention the three cities, even if we exchange the entire Dongyi Kingdom, my son and I will not change at all."
The emperor said nothing more in front of Dongfang Muze, but Chu Yunxi could clearly see the undercurrent between father and son.
She suddenly knelt down.
"It is my daughter's fault to make things difficult for the Emperor. It is also my daughter's fault to affect the father-son relationship between the Emperor and His Royal Highness. I hope the Emperor will appease his anger."
"Xier, get up."
Jun Lingyun pulled Chu Yunxi up.
He didn't know what Chu Yunxi wanted to do. Hearing her take all the blame on herself, he suddenly felt a little panicked. Didn't Xi'er want to sacrifice herself for the sake of the stability of Yunxiao Kingdom?
Chu Yunxi smiled comfortingly at him, then put away his expression and looked at Dongfang Muze calmly.
"A daughter will not serve two husbands. I wonder if the Eastern Prince is willing to exchange three cities for the body of his daughter and return?"
Jun Lingyun couldn't help but hold Chu Yunxi's hand tightly. Even if he defeated the Dongyi Kingdom, he would not let Chu Yunxi make any mistakes.
Dongfang Muze looked at Chu Yunxi playfully. She was indeed an interesting woman. Could it be that Jun Lingyun would only favor her?
Dongfang Muze did not speak, but the emperor spoke.
"Yunxi, I have always thought that you are a general person."
The emperor did not expect that the stumbling block was not only Jun Lingyun, but also the strong-willed Chu Yunxi.
To know the general body? Only by selling yourself can you know the general body? Chu Yunxi sneered in his heart, but his face was gentle.
"I am extremely grateful for the emperor's favor. However, I am just a girl in a boudoir. What I usually study is "Women's Virtues" and "Women's Commandments". I always thought that if I stick to it till the end, I will be successful.
She is a role model for women, but it seems that I am shallow and have failed to live up to the emperor’s expectations.”
The emperor choked, could he say that it was wrong for women to teach women to follow the rules forever? Listening to Chu Yunxi's words "Emperor", he felt as if he had lost something.
Jun Lingyun was fascinated as he looked at Chu Yunxi who couldn't fault every word. Xi'er was always able to surprise him when doing things.
"It seems that Prince Jun and Miss Chu have a very deep relationship. It's Xiao Wang who was rude. Your Majesty, Emperor Yunxiao, please let this matter go."
Neither Jun Lingyun nor Chu Yunxi expected that Dongfang Muze would give up so easily. If he persisted, what kind of medicine was he selling in his gourd?
Although the emperor knew that Dongfang Muze's thoughts were definitely not pure, those three cities were real. If he could really get them, his Yunxiao Kingdom would definitely grow stronger.
"Prince Dongfang is laughing. You have come all the way, but you can stay in my country of Yunxiao for a few more days. In three days, it will be my beloved eighth princess's thirteenth birthday, and I will hold a banquet in the palace."
Jun Lingyun and Chu Yunxi were relieved again.
It is said that a tiger's poison cannot eat its seeds. The emperor usually dotes on the eighth princess so much, but in the face of interests, this love is worthless.
"Father, my sister's birthday is half a month later, and she has not yet grown hair, so it is not convenient for her to see her foreign husband."
Jun Lingyun darkened his face, as if it was the first time he truly knew his father.
After being rebutted one after another by Jun Lingyun, the emperor felt uneasy.
"Two years have passed by in a blink of an eye, and she is no longer young anymore. It's time to see the world. It just happens to be held at the same time as the reception banquet of Prince Dongfang. Wouldn't it be lively."
"It all depends on the emperor's arrangement."
Dongfang Muze continued to talk, and the matter was settled.
"Hahaha, okay, let my nephew entertain Prince Dongfang and Princess Shengya for the next two days."
The emperor doesn't expect Jun Lingyun to fulfill his duties as a landlord, so he might as well let Jun Zifeng arrange it together without bothering the two of them.
Jun Lingyun was just thinking about whether he should simply arrest Dongfang Muze and see how Dongyi Kingdom was still jumping around. He felt Chu Yunxi squeeze his palm and gently shook his head at him.
There is no benefit in having an attack now. It will only give people an excuse. It is better to discuss countermeasures later.
Jun Lingyun put away her sharpness and clasped her fists towards the emperor.
"Father, my sons and Xi'er will leave first."
The emperor waved his hand. These two people had fallen into love and had no regard for the justice of their family and country. What's the use of keeping them here.
Jun Lingyun took Chu Yunxi and returned to the East Palace.
As soon as he entered the door, Jun Lingyun hugged Chu Yunxi tightly.
"Xi'er, don't worry, I will never let go of your hand. In my heart, not even the whole world can compare with you. Don't take my father's words to heart, don't feel pressured, and don't be shaken.
I will also protect the Chu family."
Chu Yunxi's eyes turned red as she listened. She knew that Jun Lingyun cared about her, but she didn't know that he valued herself more than the entire world.
"Ling Yun, I have already said that you will never leave me, and I will never give up in this life. What's more, the Dongfang Prince has given up, which shows that his real target is not me. What we should worry about now is Princess Wantao."