Chapter 286 Concubine Rong is in charge of politics?
Chu Yunxi looked at Jun Lingyun, but what went wrong? Dongfang Muze, could it be that he didn't greet the emperor and simply disappeared? How could the emperor just let it go?
Jun Lingyun also frowned, what kind of tricks is Dongfang Muze going to do?
Just as Eunuch Fu was about to make arrangements, the young eunuch's voice came from outside the palace door:
"Prince Dongfang has arrived!"
Chu Yunxi's heart tightened, he actually came? Could it be that he felt sorry for the five hundred thousand taels of silver and wanted to break the contract?
If the emperor cuts the knot quickly and gets engaged to the two of them today, even if it can be restored in the future, how will Princess Wantao's reputation be preserved?
Chu Yunxi looked at Jun Lingyun and saw that he was also confused. Obviously Dongfang Muze's appearance here was not part of his plan.
"The little king was late in order to prepare a gift for Princess Wantao. I hope His Majesty the Emperor will forgive me."
Seeing Dongfang Muze, the emperor was relieved.
"Since it has been carefully prepared, Prince Dongfang brought it up for us to take a look at."
Dongfang Muze looked at Jun Lingyun and saw a warning in his eyes, but instead smiled softly and unfolded the scroll in his hand.
"The little king was afraid that the things he had prepared temporarily were not worthy of the Eighth Princess, so he drew a portrait of the Eighth Princess with his own hands as a congratulatory gift. I hope the Eighth Princess will not dislike it."
Everyone looked sideways and saw that it was indeed lifelike.
The palace servant took it and brought it to Princess Wantao. Princess Wantao naturally disliked it, but the emperor was satisfied.
"Hahaha, Prince Dongfang is thoughtful. The portrait you made with your own hands is naturally more precious than those common things."
"Thank you Prince Dongfang for your trouble."
Princess Wantao thanked her against her will and ordered the palace maid to accept it.
Chu Yunxi thought to himself that he would really save money. Jun Lingyun thought that after the banquet was over, he would let Wantao burn the portrait.
After Prince Dongfang sat down, the banquet began. Concubine Rong looked at the emperor's expression and praised Dongfang Muze:
"The portrait looks like it was painted after a real person. It must have taken a lot of thought. It's rare for a prince from the East to care so much about Princess Wantao."
"Concubine Rong, be careful what you say!"
The person who interrupted Concubine Rong was Concubine Rou, who had just been released from the cold palace by the emperor. For the sake of her daughter, she didn't care about being polite.
"Wantao has not yet reached the age of hairpins, doesn't Concubine Rong think it is extremely inappropriate for you, as an elder, to speak so frivolously?"
Princess Wantao looked at her mother-in-law. The mother-in-law had always been gentle and gentle, but today she did not hesitate to argue with Concubine Rong for her sake.
While feeling moved in her heart, she glanced at Concubine Rong resentfully. Instead of restraining herself, Concubine Rong had a smile on her face.
"Sister Concubine Rou, why are you so anxious? Isn't this a matter of time? There is nothing to be ashamed of."
"you!"
Concubine Rou was not good at quarreling with others, and her chest heaved with anger, but she didn't know how to refute. She was of the same rank as Concubine Rong, but Concubine Rong called her sister, and she almost jumped on her head in public.
The emperor just listened and did not stop what Concubine Rong said. Concubine Rong became even more proud when she saw this. Although there was a smile in her eyes, the contempt in her eyes could not be hidden.
"The Dongyi country is rich in products, and the Dongfang Prince knows both cold and heat. Wouldn't it be a good idea if we could build a good relationship between the two countries? Your Majesty, don't you think so?"
The emperor only lowered his eyes to drink tea and did not answer any words. There were some words that he, the emperor, should not have said in a hurry. Concubine Rong did have a good eye for her.
Princess Wantao couldn't bear it anymore and stood up suddenly.
"Marriage matters, parents' orders, matchmaker's words, not to mention that I have not yet reached the hairpin age, even if I have reached the marriageable age, my father and mother are the ones who make the decision for me. In what capacity does Concubine Rong make the decision for me?
marriage?"
She was eloquent, she was the emperor's daughter, of royal blood, Concubine Rong was just a concubine, a concubine, it was enough that she didn't want to argue with Concubine Rong, but if she really wanted to argue, Concubine Rong had to salute her.
However, as soon as she said these words, the already tense atmosphere was instantly ignited.
The nobles in the upper seats have turned from secret fighting to open fighting, and the ladies and ladies in the lower seats have to be careful even when they breathe.
But Dongfang Muze, one of the protagonists, was just drinking tea and sitting on the mountain watching the tiger fight.
The emperor glanced at his daughter, who had always been well-behaved and obedient, and frowned slightly. Concubine Rong looked at the emperor and understood. The emperor was on her side, so what else should she be taboo about?
"Princess Wantao, what you said is wrong. Didn't you already promise your father? I thought you also meant it."
Concubine Rong raised her eyebrows and looked at Concubine Rou, reminding them that Concubine Rou's freedom was obtained by Princess Wantao's compromise. If she changed her mind at the last minute, there would still be plenty of positions in the cold palace.
Princess Wantao bit her lower lip. When Concubine Rong said this, she saw the meaningful look in her father's eyes. She could no longer put her mother and concubine in any danger.
Concubine Rou also looked at Princess Wantao sadly. How could she not know that even if the emperor liked her a little bit, it was no match for his great achievements.
The occasional warmth turned into a sharp thorn that penetrated her heart. In the end, she became a burden to her daughter.
Concubine Rou and Princess Wantao were defeated. There was a moment of silence in the scene, and the sound of needle dropping could be heard in the hall.
Just when everyone thought that the marriage between Princess Wantao and Prince Dongyi was finalized, a woman's clear voice suddenly came out.
"Concubine Rong is truly a hero among women. She is not inferior to men. Yunxi admires her very much. I would like to propose a toast to you."
For a moment, everyone looked at Chu Yunxi in surprise.
"Sister Yunxi."
Princess Wantao called Chu Yunxi in a low voice. She suddenly felt extremely scared in her heart. She was afraid of being betrayed by someone she thought she was close to.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at Jun Lingyun. Could it be that the prince had figured it out? That's why he asked Chu Yunxi to come forward.
Concubine Rong didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Chu Yunxi's gourd, so she had to raise her wine glass to answer the question.
"The Crown Princess said something serious, and I didn't do anything. How come the Crown Princess praises her so much?"
Chu Yunxi curled up the corners of his lips, showing a look of extreme admiration.
"Concubine Rong must not be so self-effacing. Concubine Rong can even make a decision before the emperor on a major matter such as the diplomatic relations between the two countries. It is truly rare for a woman to be involved in politics. She has accomplished such a feat and is still alive in the world.
I’m afraid I’m the only one in this world!”
Pfft, Princess Shengya beside Chu Yunxi couldn't hold it back and laughed out loud under the emperor's cold eyes.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. This is the first time for this princess to see a concubine who dares to make decisions about government affairs in front of the emperor. She couldn't hold it back for a moment. Don't be surprised. In our Nanyan Kingdom, such behavior is regarded as
The capital crime is to be beheaded. But I don’t know that in Yunxiao Kingdom, it is a matter of pride."
She is not from Yunxiao Kingdom. She will leave in a few days, so there is no need to give her the face of Rong Fei. Naturally, she will be the sworn sister who helps her.
Concubine Rong's face turned pale when she heard the two singing harmoniously. It would be fine if no one pointed out this kind of thing. If it was made clear, wouldn't it be like using her to slap the emperor in the face? It's strange that the emperor would be happy.
She forced out a smile that was uglier than crying.
"The Crown Princess and Princess Shengya must not misunderstand each other. This is something that the Emperor has decided long ago. I am just happy that a good marriage can be achieved."