Chapter 91
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"I don't need a useless granddaughter-in-law, and the Feng family doesn't need a useless mistress. If the Sunshine Princess isn't up to the task, please step aside! "
Dongfang Lan's words echoed throughout the entire Taiji Palace. Everyone looked at Murong Qiqi in silence, waiting for the princess' reaction. The Empress Dowager's actions were reasonable, but they didn't know if the princess would agree or return to West Qi in tears.
Just as everyone was waiting, Feng Cang's cold voice reached everyone's ears. "Grandmother, if I can't marry the Sunshine Princess, I'd rather live alone and die alone."
"You, you …" Feng Cang's words caused Dongfang Lan's anger to get stuck in her throat. Wanyan Baozhu hurriedly patted Dongfang Lan's back and said, "Brother Cang, look at you. You've made Imperial Grandmother so angry …"
Before Wanyan Baozhu could finish speaking, she felt Feng Cang's icy gaze sweep over her. She shivered and quickly shut her mouth. How could she forget that Feng Cang's personality wasn't something anyone could comment on?
"Cang 'er, y-you're too immature!" Dongfang Lan didn't expect Feng Cang to be so stubborn. There were all kinds of women in this world, but he chose the daughter of his enemy. Was he trying to anger her to death?
"Grandmother, I've made up my mind. I won't marry anyone else other than the Sunshine Princess. She'll be my only woman for the rest of my life. "
Feng Cang's words weren't just a vow, they were also a promise to Murong Qiqi.
A pair for the rest of their lives? Murong Qiqi looked up at Feng Cang's determined expression. Was that what he meant? Why? Why would he say something like that? Didn't all men in this world have multiple wives? Feng Xie only had Princess Mingyue all those years ago, and he promised on the day of their wedding that she would be his only woman for the rest of his life. Could Feng Cang have inherited Feng Xie's single-mindedness?
"Fine! Fine! "Dongfang Lan was furious. How dare Feng Cang use this to threaten her! "You want to marry her? Fine. Hand over the Tiger Tally and I'll strip you of your throne!"
Dongfang Lan's words took everyone by surprise. Feng Cang had been in charge of the Tiger Tally for many years. Was the Empress Dowager forcing him to give up his military power? Furthermore, they were going to strip him of his throne. Wouldn't that be demoting Feng Cang to a commoner?
The stalemate between the Empress Dowager and the Southern Lin King made the atmosphere very tense. All the officials stared at Feng Cang and Murong Qiqi. They did not know what the Southern Lin King would choose!
Without military power and the throne, he was just a lowly commoner with nothing to his name. Would Feng Cang really give up his wealth and power for this useless princess of the Kingdom of Xi Qi?
"I've brought this long ago!" Dongfang Lan's words made Feng Cang chuckle softly. He took out two Tiger Talismans from his bosom and said, "Without the person I love, even if I have a high position and a good life, what's the point?"
When Crown Prince Wanyan Hong saw that Feng Cang had really taken out the Tiger Tally, he was surprised and happy. If Feng Cang was really willing to give up his military power for the sake of a beauty, he would definitely get it! Previously, Feng Cang had only looked down on him because he had the Tiger Tally in his hands. If he had the Tiger Tally, the first thing he would do would be to kill Feng Cang!
"Cousin, why are you so stubborn?"
Wanyan Hong tried hard to suppress the joy in his voice as he stared at the Tiger Tally in Feng Cang's hands. "For the sake of a beauty, you gave up your power and hurt Imperial Grandmother's heart. Why do you have to do this? This consort has a few beauties that I've just chosen. This consort will have someone send them to you in a bit. Don't mess with Imperial Grandmother! "
"Haha …" Wanyan Hong's words were clearly heard by Feng Cang. He waved the tiger tally in his hand and the corners of his mouth curled into a devilish smile. "Crown Prince, haven't you always wanted this tiger tally? Come and get it! "
When he heard Feng Cang's words, Wanyan Hong really reached out to take it. However, he was reprimanded by the Emperor, Wanyan Lie, causing him to shrink back.
"This Tiger Tally belongs to Cang 'er. No one can take it!" Wanyan Lie glared at Wanyan Hong fiercely. This disappointing thing was still fanning the flames at a time like this and thinking about these useless things! "Even if you have the Tiger Tally, you still need to have the ability to use them!"
Wanyan Lie's words completely dispelled Wanyan Hong's thoughts. He knew that his Imperial Father was speaking the truth.
The Northern Zhou army had been built by Feng Xie and had reached a new level under Feng Cang's leadership. Everyone only listened to Feng Cang and this Tiger Tally was nothing more than a decoration. Even if you took the Tiger Tally, the Great General wouldn't listen to you unless he saw Feng Cang's handwritten letter. This made Wanyan Hong hate Feng Cang even more.
The Empress Dowager didn't hide her dislike for Murong Qiqi and this gave Murong Qiqi a better understanding of the Empress Dowager's personality.
The founder of Northern Zhou, Wanyan Zhi, was once a Great General of the former Qin Dynasty. As the Great General's wife, Dongfang Lan also came from a family of generals. She did things cleanly and straightforwardly. Her emotions were written all over her face and she was a hundred times better than those who smiled in front of others but schemed behind their backs.
Now, Dongfang Lan was making things difficult for Murong Qiqi in front of all the civil and military officials. Her frankness was admirable. Even Murong Qiqi herself felt that Dongfang Lan was a cute old woman. Her straightforwardness was to her liking. She liked people who were straightforward, even if they didn't like her.
Seeing that Feng Cang had stood up for her, Murong Qiqi was very grateful and touched.
On one side, it was his maternal grandmother who had raised him. On the other side, it was a woman he had only known for a short period of time. Moreover, Murong Tai and the Feng family had such a 'relationship'. Feng Cang shouldn't have stood up for her in this matter. No matter what the result was, it would hurt the kinship between them.
After all, blood was thicker than water and Dongfang Lan was an old woman. If Feng Cang really fell out with the Empress Dowager because of her, people would accuse Feng Cang of being unfilial and Murong Qiqi.
Since that was the case, why not openly agree to the bet in front of everyone? Then, even if Dongfang Lan lost, with her straightforward personality and with so many witnesses, she would definitely not make things difficult for him. Moreover, she really didn't want to see Feng Cang in a difficult situation. She didn't want to see his proud brows furrowed …
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