"Don't the envoys from Dongyou know your identity?" Yun Zishu turned to look at Sicang, "That Donglingxue is not a princess, but the daughter of Situ Lingyi. She said her
My sister is the crown princess of Dongyou."
"Ignore her." Si Cang's expression was calm and calm, even with a hint of disgust, "Ji Zhi had no intention of being the crown prince of Dongyou, let alone the emperor of Dongyou. They will decide whoever they like."
He has no feelings for Dongyou, nor does he have any responsibility for the people of Dongyou. He doesn't care about the position of prince or the dragon chair. If it weren't for Zishu, Sicang would not care about those selfish people.
Yun Zishu smiled lightly: "I just made it clear to my father in the imperial study room that I don't want to get married."
Sicang's expression softened slightly and he listened to her quietly.
"Rejection can dispel his doubts and let him know that I really don't want to marry. Otherwise, with my father's suspicious temperament, he will definitely suspect that there is something fishy about Dongyou naming me for marriage." Yun Zishu's eyes were calm.
There was a bit of coldness in his voice, "This move can also add some trouble to Concubine Wu and Yun Zirou, and make them mother and daughter pay a little price."
Sicang lowered his eyebrows and remained silent for a moment, then raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Your Highness is wise."
"Sicang." Yun Zishu tilted her head to look at him, "Do you have anything to say?"
"His Royal Highness is extremely intelligent and resourceful." Sicang said in a low voice, "I admire you for your humble position."
Yun Zishu's mouth twitched: "Is this a compliment?"
"No, it's the words from the bottom of my heart." Sicang's expression was gentle, and the slight curve of his mouth showed a clear smile, "His Highness is becoming more and more magnanimous as a superior."
The magnanimity of the superior?
Yun Zishu laughed: "Don't praise me. If you weren't by my side, my abilities would be limited."
"Your Highness, there is no need to belittle yourself." Sicang's voice became gentler, and his deep and steady voice could not help but give people a sense of confidence and security. "Even a talented and powerful emperor must have people around him to help him. He cannot govern alone.
In the world, not to mention that Your Highness is a woman and has inherent disadvantages. The one who can turn the tables against the odds is the real king."
Generally speaking, compliments from the person you like always make people happy. Especially when such words come from the mouth of Sicang, who has always been calm and cold, it makes people feel that the words of love are even sweeter.
Yun Zishu raised her lips slightly: "I finally understand why those sycophants in history always fare better than loyal ministers, because everyone likes to listen to people who are obedient, and they are the highest level of flattery if they are good at coaxing people without making people think they are flattering.
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Sicang pursed his lips with a subtle expression.
"I don't mean that you are a sycophant, but I just want to say that it feels good to be praised." Yun Zishu sighed softly, "The higher you stand, the more you have to control yourself and not let yourself go.
A few words confuse the mind - this is easier said than done."
When you are in a high position, listening to the affirmative praise of those close to you day after day, you can't help but feel dizzy, and the same nature as the harsh words of advice. Although a wise and rational person can recognize the value of good advice, who can maintain it all the time?
What about sanity?
Sicang looked serious: "Your Highness has a strong mind and a firm heart. He will never become that kind of person."
"I hope so." Yun Zishu said, "If I have thoughts that I shouldn't have or make wrong decisions in the future, you need to remind me in time."
Sicang nodded: "It's better to take a humble position."
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The envoys from Dongyou include the uncle of the state, Situ Lingyi, the general Fu Nanchuan, and the prince's companion, Xi Feng. The prince has been living abroad all year round, and the prince's companion is a temporary selection, and it is just a nominal title for the time being.
But less than an hour after Yun Zishu returned to the princess mansion, General Fu Nanchuan and Master Xi Feng took the initiative to ask for a meeting, saying that they had some details related to the marriage that they wanted to discuss with the princess.
Butler Cheng felt speechless. It was not surprising that the envoys from Dongyou could enter and leave the palace at will, but two men took the initiative to visit the princess's mansion, and it was also the princess's mansion that was about to become their Crown Princess Dongyou. This... didn't you think it was against the rules?
"Two gentlemen..."
"Please let me know, Mr. Butler." Xi Feng, with a handsome and gentle face, like a handsome young man, said, "If the princess doesn't see you, we will leave immediately."
Butler Cheng hesitated for a moment, then signaled the guards to guard the door, then turned around to report to the princess.
When Yun Zishu heard what Butler Cheng said, she subconsciously looked at Sicang: "Are these two people here to see you?"
Otherwise it would be impossible to be so unruly.
"Yes." Sicang nodded, "Does Your Highness want to see them?"
Yun Zishu thought for a while: "Let's meet."
"Yes." Sicang turned to look at Butler Cheng, "Let them come in."
Butler Cheng couldn't help but be surprised when he heard this, but then he thought that their princess had not cared about etiquette at all recently, so seeing these two guests from Dongyou shouldn't be a big deal.
I just don’t know what the emperor will think after learning about this.
Yun Zishu ordered people to serve tea in the main hall, and then walked out with Sicang: "How many envoys do you know who are coming to Dongyou this time?"
"We all know each other." Sicang said calmly, "But no one in the Situ family has seen me, and they don't know my identity."
"All the Situ family members have been designated as the Crown Princess. Are they not at all curious about what the Crown Prince looks like?"
"It doesn't matter what the prince looks like. All they need is the identity of the princess and the honor that this identity can bring them." Sicang narrowed his eyes, "The prince has been living abroad for many years. He has no rights and no rights when he returns to Dongyou and becomes the prince.
With the power and easy control, the Situ family can become the strongest relatives."
"I understand, their wishful thinking was pretty good." Yun Zishu smiled lightly, "So the queen of Dongyou actually meant the same thing. He felt that your son, who had been living outside for so many years, would be of no use. He wanted to bring him back.
After inheriting the throne, she will become the most powerful empress dowager, and she will even be able to listen to politics behind the curtain."
Then the only people the emperor can rely on are the Queen Mother and the Situ family. When the time comes, the relatives will have exclusive power, and the emperor will be sidelined... In fact, he will find a puppet.
Sicang nodded: "That's indeed their plan."
But whether they can get what they want is beyond their control.
When Sicang negotiated with the prince from Dongyou last time, he deliberately put forward four conditions in order to make them think that he was timid and couldn't wait to gain bargaining chips for himself.
In fact, it is just to mislead them.
The two quickly arrived at the main hall.
As soon as Yun Zishu stepped through the threshold, she saw two young men with extraordinary bearing.
The man was wearing plain blue clothes, which could not hide his gentle and elegant temperament. He was about twenty years old, and his whole body was filled with a strong bookish atmosphere, which made people feel peaceful and approachable.
The other man was tall and tall, with handsome features. He was wearing a black robe and was calm and low-key. He looked quite murderous.
As soon as Sicang and Yun Zishu entered the main hall, they stood up and lowered their eyes slightly: "Your Highness."