During lunch, the emperor was still discussing political affairs with his ministers.
He sent someone over to inform Cen Yunchu and asked her to eat by herself, saying that she would definitely come over in the evening.
Cen Yunchu didn't care and called Linxi: "Go and invite Shui Zhaoyi to have dinner with me."
After a trip to Linxi, Shui Zhaoyi was not in his palace, but at Feng Zhaoyi's place.
Feng Zhaoyi knew that Shui Zhaoyi would never harm others.
So he told her what was on his mind and laughed at himself: "I'm really being sentimental. I just thought that after so many years of being careful, I could still have some face and please others.
Who would have thought that in the eyes of others, we, mother and daughter, are just like cats and dogs.
To send a cat or a dog away, you still have to give a bone, but for us, hey! They can be sent away with just one word."
Shui Zhaoyi couldn't say anything deeply, so she just comforted her and said, "Don't worry too much. Isn't this matter not settled yet?"
Feng Zhaoyi wiped away her tears and said with a sneer: "We, the two of us, have never been cared for or cared about in this palace.
Who told me that I am not up to par? If she were a prince, she wouldn’t have to suffer this humiliation."
Then Linxi came, and Feng Zhaoyi stopped talking.
Shui Zhaoyi heard that Cen Yunchu wanted to invite her to have a meal with him, so she smiled and said, "That's good, you can go ahead and I'll go there later."
After Linxi left, Shui Zhaoyi said to Feng Zhaoyi: "In my opinion, why don't you go ask the imperial concubine!
You also know that no one is as favored as her. If she is really willing to say a word for you, it will be more effective than what the Queen says!"
After hearing this, Feng Zhaoyi smiled bitterly and shook her head: "Let's forget it! I don't want to humiliate myself. Who told me that I was blind and followed the wrong person before?
I've already been bored by the queen, so why bother with this old face and let others tease me again?"
From Feng Zhaoyi's point of view, Cen Yunchu was by no means a light-hearted person. How could a person who could compete with the Queen be considered an ordinary person?
Although I didn't do anything particularly excessive to her before, my words were very harsh.
For so many years, she had tried her best to flatter the queen, but she could not get any benefits, let alone Cen Yunchu, who had always been at odds with her?
If she didn't add insult to injury, she would have done her best.
Shui Zhaoyi did not persuade her deeply. After all, she was not sure about this matter. She stayed with Feng Zhaoyi and talked for a while before leaving.
When Cen Yun first saw her, he smiled and asked, "I heard from Linxi that you were at Feng Zhaoyi's place. Are you trying to play dominoes again? I just don't know how to win or lose?"
Shui Zhaoyi did not hide anything and said: "What dominoes are you touching? Feng Zhaoyi has been upset these days! He has no intention of playing."
"Is it because of the marriage?" Cen Yunchu didn't beat around the bush.
"What else could it be if it wasn't this?" Shui Zhaoyi sat down and said, "She is just a daughter, so naturally she doesn't want to marry far away, let alone marry a foreigner.
I myself married far away, so I know the hardships involved. If the third princess really went to get married, she would be even more miserable than me.
At most, I just miss home, or I am somewhat unaccustomed to eating.
It’s just that I didn’t dare to say anything deeply, so I just tried to persuade her.”
In the evening, the emperor came. As soon as he entered the door, he went to hug the fifth prince.
The fifth prince wore a tiger-head hat with green eyes and golden eyes, his eyes were like paint, and he looked around intently.
The emperor really fell in love with him more and more, and kissed him hard on his face twice.
The fifth prince was so pricked by his beard that he screamed and even opened his mouth to bite it back.
The little look of gnashing teeth made the emperor laugh.
Cen Yunchu's dinner was always simple, just a bowl of porridge and two plates of side dishes.
When the emperor comes, I will add two more stir-fried dishes.
After finishing the meal, the emperor naturally wanted to stay overnight.
Next, it is inevitable to wash up and take a shower.
Cen Yunchu went to bed first, and then the emperor came over and asked her to pick his ears.
Cen Yunchu said: "It's best to face the sun at noon to see clearly. It's too dark now, so let's wait until tomorrow!"
Or ask Bai Fu to serve me, his hands are steadier than mine."
"You little lazy cat, you can't even control me no matter what," the emperor smiled and twisted her cheek, "Come here and let me smell it."
"I won't pick your Majesty's ears, but I would like to have some pillow sex with Your Majesty." Cen Yunchu smiled and got into the emperor's arms. A person who is pampered and pampered by three thousand people is naturally charming, not to mention that she is inherently beautiful.
"Oh?" The emperor was surprised when he heard this and asked with a smile, "It's rare that you want to blow the pillow, so go ahead and blow it, I'm all ears."
Chen Yunchu couldn't help but laugh twice, then stopped laughing and said: "Has the marriage with Tubo been decided? Who is going to go?"
The emperor sighed after hearing this and said: "I am also in a bit of a dilemma. The ministers want to marry Lingxi. I am still a bit hesitant. You happened to ask, so I will ask you too. What do you think should be done?
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"The matter of marriage has been around since ancient times. Both parties know the purpose.
But who to send for marriage actually depends on the specific circumstances.
Now that we are strong and Tibet is weak, there is no need to flatter them too much.
Moreover, even if they really have any disobedient intentions, the emperor will not be able to deal with them.
They always only fight for the corners and never make any big noise.
Besides, Zampu of Tubo already has more than twenty sons, all of whom are young and strong. It would be difficult for our princess to take over even if she gives birth to a child.
Besides, the emperor only has five princesses in total, which one is not his treasure?
They came to get married and wanted to marry a real royal princess, but they just wanted to get more benefits.
In fact, as far as we are concerned, apart from being professed, there is not much benefit they can do.
But the matter of becoming a minister is not decided by marriage. Marriage is just the icing on the cake, and the most important thing is not here."
"Then according to your opinion, it is enough to marry a clan girl?" the emperor asked.
"Whether it's a daughter from a clan or a minister's family, it's just a matter of giving a title. But it must be voluntary." Cen Yunchu said, "If you marry someone unwillingly, not only will there be no benefit, but it will cause resentment."
The emperor understood what Cen Yunchu meant. In fact, no woman would happily marry a Tubo man in his fifties.
Even though it was voluntary, it was nothing more than making sacrifices for the benefit of my father, brother and family.
But even so, it is better than being forced to marry.
"What you said makes sense. The attitude of foreign countries has always depended on whether their country is strong or not. If it is strong, they will naturally surrender and become vassals. If it declines, even if they marry their direct princess, it will be difficult to conquer their rebellious hearts."
The emperor sighed and said, "Besides, since you told me about this matter, how can I not give you this favor?
The affairs of the harem are as important as those of the previous dynasty. If you fulfill me, I will definitely fulfill yours."
"Then I would like to thank you, Your Majesty." Cen Yunchu's voice was so lazy that the Emperor felt itchy.
"Then you have to thank me properly." The emperor said as he turned over and held her under him. "In two years, give me another princess!"
