nashuaworldcup Chapter 208 I also wish to propose to the second daughter of the Yu family.
Chapter 208 I also wish to propose to the second daughter of the Yu family.
Yu Ningyao's father and brothers did not hold high enough official positions to attend the banquet.
The only elders present who could make decisions were Mr. and Mrs. Yu Kangping.
All eyes turned to Yu Kangping.
Yu Kangping was under so much scrutiny, and cold sweat poured down his back.
He dared not offend the Emperor, nor Lu Qingyun, and he was also afraid of the unreasonable third brother.
If Yu Kangjing knew that he had bypassed him to arrange a marriage for his daughter, he would definitely turn the Marquis's mansion upside down.
So he forced himself to say, "It is Er Yatou's good fortune to have won the Emperor's favor. However, I am from a different family than this girl; I am her uncle, not her biological father. I cannot presume to interfere in her life's important matters. Perhaps we should ask her for her own opinion."
Hearing this, Lu Qingyun smiled and quickly agreed, "Yes, Your Majesty. In the end, this matter is still Yaoyao's business. Why don't we ask her directly?"
He has confidence.
Between Xiao Guang and the Fourth Prince, Yao Yao will definitely choose Xiao Guang.
After all, Xiao Guang and she grew up together, and their bond was definitely not something the Fourth Prince could compare to.
"Yes, that's fine." Emperor Xiangwu nodded.
"I am an enlightened person, Yu family girl, you don't need to feel any pressure. Speak boldly."
Yu Ningyao: ...
If you were enlightened, you wouldn't have arranged a marriage for Master Qiuyue.
“That’s right, that’s right, Yaoyao, don’t worry about choosing. No matter who you choose, your master will support you.” Lu Qingyun said this, but in reality, he kept giving Yu Ningyao meaningful glances, urging her to choose her grandson.
Yu Ningyao was in a real bind.
She absolutely could not choose Lu Lingguang; the only option left for her was to marry Pei Wuji.
Just as she hesitated to say Pei Wuji's name.
Another path appeared.
Yun Chubai stepped forward.
"Your Majesty, I also wish to marry the second daughter of the Yu family. I am willing to offer her the title of Crown Princess."
When he stepped forward, the envoys around him stared wide-eyed, all looking at him with expressions that seemed to say, "Has His Highness the Crown Prince gone mad?"
"Oh? Why has Crown Prince Yunchi also taken a fancy to the second daughter of the Yu family?" Emperor Xiangwu became interested.
Yun Chubai spoke slowly and deliberately: "This young lady is obviously very good to be favored by Emperor Xiang and General Lu. I think such a good girl is the perfect candidate to be my Crown Princess."
"Your Highness, a marriage alliance between our two countries is a major event. You must not act rashly!" Bai Xiaochuan, the Vice Minister of the Court of State Ceremonial who had accompanied him, was sweating profusely.
“That’s right, that’s right. How can he marry a woman from another country as his crown princess? The Empress Dowager, the Empress, and all the officials in the court will not agree to it.” Another deputy envoy, Yan Qingya, also tried his best to dissuade him.
Yun Chubai ignored their words and waited for Emperor Xiangwu's reply.
"Hahahaha." Emperor Xiangwu burst into laughter upon hearing his words.
No one could figure out what the emperor meant.
"You certainly know how to pick up bargains." Emperor Xiangwu gave Yun Chubai a meaningful look.
"Although Crown Prince Yunchi is an honored guest, I have spoken on my own word. I previously said that the Yu family girl would choose her own husband, and I will not go back on my word."
Then he looked at Yu Ningyao.
"Yu family girl, I'll give you another option. Fourth Prince, that boy from the Lu family, or Crown Prince Yun Chi—who do you want to marry?"
After Yun Chubai stepped forward, Yu Ningyao breathed a sigh of relief.
Now she doesn't need to fake her death to escape.
By choosing Yun Chubai in front of the emperor and rejecting the Lu family, he will likely not easily associate her with the Lu family in the future.
Everyone will think that she has fallen out with the Lu family because of this.
Thinking of this, Yu Ningyao carefully spoke: "Your Majesty, I am humbled. All three of you are outstanding individuals, how could I possibly choose? It is my honor to have your favor. Crown Prince Yunchi has taken the initiative to propose marriage, and if I were to refuse, wouldn't I be betraying his good intentions? Your Majesty is willing to go to Yunchi and become a bridge connecting the people of our two countries."
Upon hearing this answer, Lu Lingguang glared at Yun Chubai several times in frustration.
If it were Yun Chubai, then it would be better to choose the Fourth Prince.
At least the fourth prince is in the capital.
Yun Chi is a mysterious and remote place. If the young lady is bullied in the future, how will he stand up for her?
Lu Qingyun was also stunned, not expecting Yu Ningyao to choose Yun Chubai.
But upon closer reflection, he could understand Yu Ningyao's choice.
If Yun Chubai is rejected, it would damage the harmony between the two countries.
He was both anxious and angry.
Why is Prince Yunchi getting involved in this mess?
That silly boy Xiao Guang is useless. If he had known, he wouldn't have waited for Yao Yao to come of age and would have gotten engaged first.
Yu Kangping and Cui Ruixin never expected that Yu Ningyao would have such great fortune, that she would actually become the Crown Princess.
Those present had different thoughts, but Emperor Xiangwu relentlessly pursued Yu Ningyao:
"Oh? You're afraid of disappointing Crown Prince Yun Chi by refusing him, but aren't you afraid of disappointing me and General Lu?"
Yu Ningyao's palms were sweaty.
This damn emperor, why does he keep bringing up these life-threatening questions all the time?
She was terribly flustered inside, but a hint of girlish naiveté and innocence showed on her face.
"The Emperor is such an enlightened ruler, he certainly won't blame me! As for my master, even if I can't be his granddaughter-in-law, I will always be his most beloved little disciple, he won't be angry with me."
"Besides, my marriage to Yunchi was to forge an alliance between our two nations. Your Majesty, wouldn't you like to give me some reward?"
Everyone was worried for Yu Ningyao.
Not only did she refuse to become the emperor's daughter-in-law, she even dared to ask the emperor for rewards.
What an incredibly audacious girl!
Emperor Xiangwu laughed again after hearing her words.
"You're quite interesting, girl."
"Alright, if that's the case, I will send someone to personally escort you to marry Yun Chi, and then let you marry as a princess."
"Yu family girl, are you satisfied?"
Yu Ningyao knelt down and thanked the Emperor, saying, "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
Emperor Xiangwu waved his hand and immediately issued an edict: "Guards, draft the decree. There is Yu Ningyao, daughter of Yu Kangjing, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. She is exceptionally beautiful and intelligent. As the Yunchi Kingdom requests to establish an alliance, she is hereby granted the title of Princess Ning'an. An auspicious day will be chosen for her marriage to Yunchi."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yu Ningyao knelt down again to express her gratitude.
Emperor Xiangwu looked at Yun Chubai: "Crown Prince Yun Chi, are you satisfied?"
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty." Yun Chubai bowed respectfully.
The envoys around him were all ashen-faced and remained silent.
How can His Highness the Crown Prince's marriage be decided so hastily?
But the words had already been spoken, and they couldn't possibly contradict their own crown prince in front of outsiders; they could only plan for the future.
At worst, when this so-called Princess Ning'an gets married, we can do something sneaky and make her die of illness on the way.
Then, another crown princess will be chosen for the crown prince.
The group reached an agreement and fell silent.
Pei Wuji stared intently at Yu Ningyao, and for the first time, he revealed an expression of losing control, a smile that he always used as a mask for.
What exactly is Yu Ningyao up to?