Zongji Jinsu didn't expect Princess Xiangzhu to slap her in the face. She had been spoiled by Prince Chang 'an and his wife since she was a child. Everything she asked for was granted, which made her selfish and self-centered. In the palace, other than the Empress's family, she was even perfunctory to Wei Shufei, who was from the same family as Empress Wei.
Zongji Jinsu was furious to be slapped in the face by Princess Xiangzhu, whom she had always looked down on. She continued to quote, "There's a poem from ancient times, 'Sending a concubine to pacify the country, I don't know where to find a general.' If you send me there, will they stop fighting? The gold, silver, and jade that you send back and forth might even be used as military supplies. I'm doing this for Đại Việt's country! "
Hearing her shameless words, Empress Xiangzhu was so angry that her body trembled. "Good, very good. Only today did I know what it means to say that a tree without a bark will die without a doubt. A person is shameless …" In the end, she was an Empress who had been raised in the palace. No matter how angry she was, she still subconsciously stopped herself from saying that.
Princess Xiangzhu paused before scolding, "If it wasn't for your father's insatiable greed and embezzling the military funds allocated by the imperial court, Đại Việt wouldn't be like this. The son will pay for the father's debt. What else do you have to say?"
Yueming Emperor didn't stop the two girls from quarreling. He was happy to see Princess Xiangzhu help him slap Prince Chang 'an's face. He was also happy that his daughter represented the Liu family and Prince Chang' an's family didn't get along. He even agreed with Princess Xiangzhu's words. If it wasn't for Prince Chang 'an's insatiable greed, Đại Việt's army wouldn't have been defeated so badly. At this time, he completely forgot his dereliction of duty and pushed the blame to others.
Zongji Jinsu wasn't a three-year-old child. Even if she felt guilty, she still refuted loudly. "If it's about the son paying for the father's debt, why don't you go instead of my father being the emperor!" After she finished speaking, not only Zongji Jinsu, but everyone present turned pale.
Princess Consort Chang 'an immediately left her seat and knelt down to beg for forgiveness. Before she could say anything, Princess Xiangzhu actually went along with Golden Grain Zongji's words and said, "Alright, I'll go! When there are benefits, you tell my father that the world belongs to our Shi family. When we need you, all of you become cowards. Father, this son requests to go to Shaanxi for a political marriage! "
Everyone's expression changed again. Empress Wei hurriedly reprimanded, "Xiang'er, you must have drunk too much wine. What nonsense are you spouting? Your Majesty, children are not sensible. You must not take it to heart."
How could a political marriage between two countries be so simple? Even an ordinary girl marrying far away would have to worry about her child being bullied without anyone to back her up, let alone a political marriage. If the two countries were on good terms or if Đại Việt was still strong, Empress Wei would have less to worry about. Even if the relationship between husband and wife was not harmonious, Da Qing would more or less have some misgivings. If she were to marry over now, it would be like throwing meat buns at a dog.
Princess Xiangzhu had already knelt down towards the seat of honor. "Father, this daughter is useless. I'm just a girl and can't practice martial arts. Other than this body that was given to me by my parents, I have no way to repay the country. I hope that Father can grant me this wish!"
Yueming Emperor was both touched and hesitant. On the one hand, he was reluctant to part with his daughter. On the other hand, he was apprehensive of the Liu Residence, which held military power. He closed his eyes and showed a rare amiable expression. "Xiangzhu, don't be impulsive. You … you like Liu Yue very much. Liu Yue also likes you very much. Soon, I will immediately bestow a marriage between the two of you.
Princess Xiangzhu was conflicted for a moment when she thought of Liu Yue. However, the current situation did not allow her to be sentimental. In the end, she gritted her teeth and took out the Jade Pendant. With red eyes, she smashed it into pieces. "If the country no longer exists, what use does this daughter have for the title of Princess? At this moment, what does this daughter's sentiments count for?"
"But … I'm afraid that Liu Yue can't bear to part with you. Right now, his family is doing their best for the sake of Đại Việt. If I were to go against this marriage agreement, wouldn't that …" Yueming Emperor chose to speak in a more tactful manner. However, what was hidden behind his words was a chilling scheme.
At this moment, Princess Xiangzhu was disappointed. Her hot-bloodedness was questioned by the master she was loyal to. There was nothing more unbearable than this. However, no matter what, Yueming Emperor was the emperor of Đại Việt and her biological father. Anyone could betray him, but as his daughter, Shi Xiangzhu could not.
Princess Xiangzhu closed her eyes and kowtowed. "If I were to use my life in exchange for the lives of millions of Đại Việt's citizens, it would allow Đại Việt to have a moment of recuperation. Taking this opportunity to reorganize the defense line and reclaim the country in the future, this daughter would not regret it even if she were to die! On the other hand, General Liu is loyal and has a deep sense of righteousness. If father is not at ease, I am willing to personally persuade General Liu. "
When Princess Xiangzhu took the initiative to take on the matter of Heqin, Princess Jinsu lowered her head. From the trembling of her eyebrows and the corners of her mouth, one could tell that she was overjoyed at this moment. She was trying her best not to laugh out loud. This was probably her bottom line. However, everyone present was shrewd. How could they not see her little movements?
Looking at her secretly delighted appearance and thinking of the past disrespect of Prince Chang 'an's Mansion, Yueming Emperor was furious. "Since Princess Jinsu is determined to refuse, I won't force you. However, I can't afford to have such a noble relative as your Chang' an Mansion in the future! Come on, remove Prince Chang 'an from the title of Prince, remove him from the imperial family, and confiscate Prince Chang' an's Mansion. Since you want to be a commoner, I will fulfill your wish. I will give you a piece of land in the suburbs. You can go and farm yourselves! "
This time, the Emperor of Yueming was really angry, or maybe it was because at this time, he was too lazy to pay attention to anything or to care about anything. He issued an imperial edict to wipe out Prince of Chang 'an's party completely. After counting the property found in Prince of Chang' an's mansion, it was actually comparable to two national treasuries, which made the Emperor of Yueming so angry that his face and ears turned red.
It was unknown whether it was out of guilt or lack of confidence, the Emperor of Yueming bestowed half of the property seized from Prince of Chang 'an's Mansion to Liu Yue, gave him the title of General Long Fei, and said some empty words of encouragement and consolation before letting him go.
Liu Yue didn't listen to what the people above said. For the late trust of the emperor, Liu Yue felt nothing but grief and indignation. His family shed blood on the battlefield for the country. For the dying Đại Việt, his grandfather, his uncle, his father, his uncle, and his cousins all died on the battlefield. Some of them didn't even reach the age of 20.
Did he have no resentment in his heart? Sages said that it was never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. Moreover, Liu Yue knew that he was not a gentleman. After returning from the battlefield, he heard that his mother had put down her face and begged everywhere for them. His first thought was to rebel directly. Since the country was guarded by his Liu Family, he, Liu Yue, would personally send it away!
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