Ningwu hurriedly said: "If that's the case, my father plans to have another daughter. This daughter is both talented and beautiful, and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Marrying this daughter away will definitely not disgrace the heavenly dynasty."
Just a point of face." She thought of it on the spur of the moment and quickly made up this story. She considered the relationship between Ruyi and Qin Xiao, and thought that she couldn't ruin Ruyi's happiness because of herself.
When Ningwu said this, Prince Qing also reacted. Although this woman with "both talent and beauty" has not been found yet, it is not difficult to find her with his own ability.
The emperor pointed to the roll of sheepskin on the ground and said: "Don't be so fanciful here, but you picked up the letter written by the prince and read it."
The prince reached over, picked up the letter, and read it carefully word for word. When he got to the middle of the letter, the prince couldn't help but move his lips and read out a name on the letter: "Ruyi..."
The emperor snorted: "It's useless even if you recognize other daughters. Let's just let the matter of Ningwu pass. The prince Rongzhu asked her by name and wanted the daughter you just recognized to marry her to Rongzhu."
Ruyi and Qin Xiao were shocked at the moment, with their mouths open and unable to speak.
Ruyi kowtowed and said anxiously, "But...but the emperor..."
The emperor raised his hand and interrupted her: "It's nothing. I have already agreed to the marriage. Once the envoy returns to Rongzhu, he will start preparing for the marriage. Rongzhu is very generous to this marriage and does not ask for anything.
The dowry only requires an escort team of fifty people and a general to accompany them. The day of departure for Rongchu is set for ten days. Before that, none of you are allowed to leave the palace."
Qin Xiao knew that he had no say in this matter, but he still said: "Your Majesty, can you please be more accommodating on this matter? Prince Rongzhu has not met Ruyi, can you find someone else to go to Rongzhu with Ruyi's name?"
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The emperor said angrily: "This marriage is the best opportunity for the Celestial Empire. This war has been going on for too long. It's time to end it. Ruyi Yuan will be the Crown Princess when she marries, and she will soon become the Queen of Rongzhu.
Ordinary people can't ask for the favor. I don't care about the others. When Ruyi marries safely, you will all be rewarded. I will not pursue Ningwu's marriage. But if there is trouble in the middle, don't blame me for lowering the crime.
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Ningwu wanted to argue for Ruyi again, but the emperor was already extremely irritable. He thrust the sheepskin roll into Ruyi's hand and waved his sleeves to make everyone retreat.
The emperor was afraid that everyone would leave the palace early, so he sent a number of Tianyi guards to follow everyone. Even the prince no longer enjoyed freedom, and even Chu Gong had someone guarding him outside. The emperor arranged for them to live in Yunlai Pavilion to facilitate centralized supervision. Outside the pavilion
The Tianyi Guards were so densely guarded that not even a fly could escape, not to mention the large number of people.
There is a small hall in Yunlai Pavilion, and everyone is crowded in the hall to discuss the marriage.
Ruyi read the parchment several times word for word, but felt that her temples were bulging slightly and she had a terrible headache. As soon as she loosened her grip, the parchment fell to the ground.
Ningwu walked over, picked up the parchment, and read aloud. The more she read, the more solemn the faces of everyone in the hall became. She slowed down and read one paragraph several times.
"...Getting married is not a child's play. This move is the only chance for Rongzhu to turn the hostility with the Celestial Empire into friendship. By chance, I once had the honor to meet Princess Ruyi, the second daughter of King Qing. We fell in love at first sight and have been unable to see each other since. I hereby express this letter.