Don't do to others what you don't want done to you.
The emperor considered Concubine Xiao's suggestion.
However, he didn't nod or shake his head.
Soon, a decree was sent to the ministers.
The princes and ministers entered the palace one by one.
However, Concubine Xiao didn't leave. She waited outside the hall for news and summoned a young eunuch.
She ordered, "Go in and listen carefully. If the emperor makes any decision, immediately inform me!"
"Yes!"
The young eunuch entered the hall.
Inside the hall.
The crown prince, Jing Yi, and Jing Rong were in front. Behind them were the ministers.
The emperor was hesitant and asked, "This marriage alliance is giving me a headache. Do you have any good ideas?"
Jing Hua made up his mind. He glanced at Jing Yi and walked forward.
"Imperial Father, since ancient times, princesses marrying to distant places is a legend. Jing Xuan is the eldest princess of our Great Lin. It is only natural for her to marry to Qujiang."
How could Jing Yi not refute his words?
In the end, Jing Xuan was his younger sister!
Thus, he refuted, "Although Jing Xuan is the eldest princess, her temperament is impetuous. It is not suitable for her to marry to a distant place. The crown prince's words are inappropriate."
"But only Jing Xuan is suitable. Moreover, the other party is the king of Qujiang. Naturally, he won't mistreat her. Jing Yi, as her elder brother, shouldn't you be happy?" Jing Hua's tone was full of ridicule.
'That's right, Jing Yi, shouldn't you be happy?
With the old king as your brother-in-law, your power will increase greatly. You should be happy! '
Logically speaking, it should be so!
However, an idiot's way of thinking was just an idiot's way of thinking.
Smart people had other ideas.
Jing Yi endured the anger in his heart and calmly said to Qi Zhen, "Imperial Father, the King of Qujiang's marriage proposal must be very suspicious. Although Qujiang and Great Lin seem to be in harmony on the surface, one day, when the two countries meet in battle, Jing Xuan is in Qujiang. If this matter is used to make a big fuss, where will our Great Lin's face be?"
"Yes, Jing Yi is right." Qi Zhen nodded.
"That's why I beg Imperial Father to make another decision."
Qi Zhen's thoughts were complicated. Suddenly, he thought of Concubine Xiao's suggestion. His sharp eyes swept across the crowd.
"What about Kong Yu?"
At the mention of this name, the ministers looked at each other in dismay!
Jing Rong, who had been silent all this while, suddenly looked solemn.
A moment later, a minister bowed his head and cupped his hands. "The Kong family is Empress Xuanshu's maiden family. That Miss Kong Yu is as gentle as jade. If she were to replace Princess Jing Xuan in marrying to Qujiang, she would be the most suitable candidate."
The other ministers echoed his sentiments.
"That's right, the Kong Family is also a famous family. It's very suitable for the Kong Family's daughter to go over."
"Yeah!"
…
Seeing that the situation was about to be decided, Jing Rong immediately stepped forward and pleaded with a frown.
"Father, please reconsider."
Over the years, whenever there was a discussion, unless the emperor allowed him to speak, he would always play the role of a transparent person.
He did not answer nor refute!
Now that he suddenly refuted, it was surprising!
Qi Zhen's emperor stared at him in confusion.
"Why do you want me to reconsider?"
"Although the Kong Family is a prestigious family, the matter of marrying off to a distant place is very important. Moreover, among the Kong Family's younger generation, Miss Kong Yu is the only one. Imperial Father has taught this son to not do to others what he does not want done to himself, so this son pleads for Imperial Father to reconsider."
Pa!
Qi Zhen's emperor was shocked.
"Impudent!" The sound of reprimand was like a flood. "Although we taught you to not do to others what you do not want done to yourself, I also taught you that loyalty is the most important thing in the bamboo tree."
Jing Rong lowered his eyebrows. His demeanor was calm, but there was a trace of stubbornness.
Without fear, he said, "This son's words do not mean to offend Imperial Father. I only hope that Imperial Father can think clearly. The Kong Family …"
Before she could finish her sentence, Jing Yi forcefully stuffed it back into her mouth.
"Jing Rong, your relationship with Kong Yu is very good. You grew up together. Everyone knows the affection between the two of you. However, don't forget that this matter is related to the friendship between the two countries. As a prince, you should be able to distinguish between what is important and what is light, right?"
What a slut!
The corners of his mouth curled into a smile that didn't reveal his true feelings.
His words pushed Jing Rong into a deep pit.
Qi Zhen's emperor was already angry. If he insisted on refuting, he would be digging his own grave!
Unfortunately, Jing Hua was determined to go against Jing Yi.
'You don't want to go with your own sister, but you want my cousin to go with her?
In your dreams! '
Thus, he first glanced at his Imperial Father. Seeing that the Imperial Father's anger was fading away, he raised his chin and said to Jing Yi, "Jing Yi, you've said so much because you don't want Jing Xuan to go through with the marriage."
His words hit the nail on the head!
Then, he turned to his Imperial Father and said, "Imperial Father, this time, the Qujiang King sent someone to propose marriage. If Jing Xuan goes with him, it will be the most suitable. Whether or not the two countries will fight each other in the future is still unknown. If Jing Xuan becomes Qujiang's empress in the future, Imperial Father, think about it. Isn't Qujiang just like a chess piece in our Great Lin's hands? Moreover, Jing Rong is right. Kong Yu is the only descendant of the Kong Family. I believe that if Mother was still alive, she would also oppose this matter like Jing Rong. "
He used his dead mother as a bet to see whether Qi Zhen's love for Empress Xuanshu was deep or not.
Qi Zhen's complexion sank and he sighed.
He frowned.
Jing Yi glared at Jing Hua.
Jing Hua rolled his eyes and pretended that he didn't see anything.
Fortunately, Jing Yi was a calm person. He gathered his thoughts and pleaded with the Emperor, "Imperial Father, Jing Xuan is still young and lacks shrewdness. If she marries to Qujiang, it will be the same as breaking her wings. Moreover, all the ministers also think that Kong Yu is the most suitable candidate. It is the Kong family's honor to be married to Qujiang. How about …"
Qi Zhen raised his hand and interrupted him.
His head was buzzing with pain.
If he had known earlier, he would have closed the door and thought about it himself.
Now, they were saying things left and right, and all of them had their reasons.
So annoying!
So annoying!
"All of you, withdraw!"
No one dared to offend the thorny Qi Zhen emperor, so they could only bow their heads and leave the hall.
Jing Rong was the last person to leave the hall.
Just as he reached the entrance, he was stopped by Jing Hua.
He patted Jing Rong's shoulder and proudly said, "How was it? This Crown Prince was loyal enough, right? I know that you and Kong Yu love each other, so I tried my best to help you. "
Yes, I want to thank you!
Get lost! Okay?
Jing Rong was too lazy to reply.
"You don't need to be too sad. Imperial Father hasn't issued the decree yet. Everything is subject to change. In the next two days, I will help you make two trips to plead with Imperial Father. Imperial Father won't randomly break up a pair of lovebirds."
"Crown Prince …"
"Alright, alright, you don't need to thank me. Kong Yu is my cousin. I know she has you in her heart."
His expression was that of 'I know everything'.
He continued, "Although you stood on Jing Yi's side during the border incident, this Crown Prince is magnanimous and won't bicker."
'This Crown Prince is magnanimous!'
Jing Rong's face darkened. He simply bowed and said, "Many thanks, Crown Prince. I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first."
"What is it?"
Jing Rong thought, 'It's none of your business!'
However, he still swallowed these words back down.
He said, "It's a matter in the mansion. I have to hurry back and deal with it."
"Oh!" Jing Hua nodded. Then, he curiously pulled Jing Rong aside and asked, "By the way, I saw that Teacher Ji you brought back at Concubine Xiao's birthday banquet. I didn't expect him to be so amazing. He even solved the missing girls case. If you have time, can you introduce him to me?"
"Teacher is cold-hearted. It's better if you don't meet him."
"What? Jing Rong, do you plan to hide such an intelligent person for yourself? "
Jing Hua complained.
Jing Rong shook his head and sighed. He mumbled a few words of assent and left.
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