sbdcsierra Chapter 422 Dilemma
Chapter 422 Dilemma
Jiang Weiyang gently embraced Su Qing in his arms, patted her back with both hands, and comforted her: "Qing'er, don't be afraid. The emperor is wise and will weigh the pros and cons. He will not easily do anything that will damage the relationship between you and me. No matter how difficult the situation is, I will do my best to protect you."
Su Qing leaned in Jiang Weiyang's arms, holding the corner of his clothes with both hands, and said with a hint of worry: "But it is a major matter concerning the two countries after all, what if..."
She didn't dare to think further. She had finally made it through, and now there was a princess. Su Wanyu was her elder sister and would be easier to deal with, but the princess was different. Even though she was a princess of a friendly country, she couldn't do anything to her, right?
Jiang Weiyang interrupted her, held her shoulders with both hands, and looked at her firmly: "Nothing will happen. I, Jiang Weiyang, swear to heaven that if I betray you, I will be punished by heaven."
Su Qing gently hit his chest, broke free from his hands, and turned around: "What nonsense are you talking about? I believe you. But in the next few days, we also need to prepare a response plan.
After all, she is a princess, and it is the civil and military officials in the court who want you to marry! What if the emperor and the ministers insist on doing so? What will you do? What should I do? "Su Qing felt that she was in a dilemma for a moment.
Jiang Weiyang walked forward, put his arms around Su Qing's waist from behind, and rested his head on her shoulder: "Qing'er, don't worry, I have already made plans in my mind. I will first go and test the emperor's attitude to see what his intentions are, and then we will make plans."
In the days that followed, Jiang Weiyang ran around looking for a way to resolve the crisis. Su Qing could only pray silently at home, hoping for a happy ending. She didn't know when her confinement would be lifted.
Jiang Weiyang began to intentionally contact the Princess of the Kingdom of Jin. Through contact, he found that although the Princess of the Kingdom of Jin looked arrogant, she was not a bad person at heart, and she was also quite interested in the culture and art of his country.
Jiang Weiyang then thought of a plan. He carefully selected and introduced to the Princess of Jin many outstanding young talents in his country, many of whom were of similar age and interests to her.
In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, he took the trouble to ask them to accompany the princess every day and tried his best to create various opportunities. His purpose was to allow the princess to choose a suitable husband among them so that she would let him go and no longer be obsessed with this marriage that made him feel so dilemma.
At the same time, he also very cleverly conveyed to the princess his deep love for Su Qing, and that deep and firm emotion was displayed to the princess without reservation.
Moreover, with his excellent eloquence and clear thinking, he explained to the princess in an orderly manner his idea that the two countries could enhance friendly relations through other more appropriate and beneficial ways. His words were sincere and moving.
Princess Jin Guo gradually understood Jiang Weiyang's true feelings during her many exchanges with him. At the same time, she was also attracted by the unique charm of the young talents introduced by Jiang Weiyang.
Unconsciously, she began to slowly shift her attention to other people, no longer focusing just on Jiang Weiyang.
Jiang Weiyang told Su Qing the shocking result with a serious look, and said slowly: "Su Qing, the princess of the Kingdom of Jin has already started to have contact with many other talented people."
When Su Qing heard this, a bright light of hope suddenly appeared in her eyes, and she said excitedly: "Really? That's great." Her joy was beyond words.
Unexpectedly, the envoy of the Jin Kingdom was extremely dissatisfied with Jiang Weiyang's actions, and immediately sent a message back to the Jin Kingdom at full speed.
Time flies, and five days later, a eunuch came to the mansion with an imperial edict in his hand. Jiang Weiyang and Su Qing were nervous when they heard it, and they knelt down to receive the edict.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that due to the friendly relations between the two countries, in order to make the friendship deeper and more stable, the Princess of the Kingdom of Jin is betrothed to Lord Jiang as his principal wife, and Su as his secondary wife. The marriage will be completed in two days. I decree this~" The eunuch's sharp and loud voice echoed in the marquis's mansion.
When Jiang Weiyang and Su Qing heard the decree, they both widened their eyes and looked at each other in disbelief, as if they were so shocked by this sudden imperial decree that they had lost the ability to think.
"Young Marquis Jiang, why don't you quickly express your gratitude and accept the order?" The eunuch's sharp voice sounded again, breaking the suffocating silence.
Jiang Weiyang finally woke up from his dream, and hurriedly took the imperial edict with both hands in fear and trepidation, and said in a loud and resonant voice: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. Long live the emperor!"
After receiving the order, Jiang Weiyang and Su Qing seemed as if their souls were taken away. They returned to the room with heavy steps, heavy hearts on their shoulders.
Su Qing's originally bright eyes were now red, and her voice was shaking uncontrollably as she murmured, "What should I do? I was expecting to get rid of this tangled situation, but I never expected such an unexpected result."
Jiang Weiyang's brows were tightly locked together, like two knots that could not be untied. He held Su Qing's hand tightly with his strong but slightly trembling hands, and comforted her earnestly: "Qing'er, don't be afraid. No matter what, I will try my best to deal with this matter. Even if I try my best, I will never let you suffer the slightest injustice."
The two of them sat facing each other in silence, shrouded in deep worry, tossing and turning in the long dark night, unable to sleep all night.
Early the next morning, just as the sky in the east was beginning to turn pale, Jiang Weiyang hastily decided to go to the palace to meet the emperor, trying to ask him to revoke his decision with sincere words.
However, when he met the emperor with hope and trepidation, and was about to open his mouth to plead, the emperor's face was dignified, and his solemn face seemed to be frozen with frost that had not melted for a thousand years. His eyes were firm, like the stars in the cold night, and he had no intention of wavering. He did not allow Jiang Weiyang to explain, and waved his hand impatiently, signaling him to leave.
Jiang Weiyang was unwilling to give in, and knelt outside the Xuanzheng Hall for half a day. He straightened his spine, his expression firm, and endured the wind and sun, just to ask the emperor to revoke his order.
The scorching sun burned him mercilessly, and sweat soaked his clothes, but his eyes still revealed persistence and earnestness.
However, the emperor was not moved at all, and only asked the eunuch to persuade him to go back. The eunuch shook his head helplessly, conveying the emperor's cold words: "This matter is a foregone conclusion, young marquis, don't make any more meaningless struggles, and return home quickly."
Back at the Marquis' Mansion, Jiang Weiyang's face was filled with sorrow, as if covered by a thick layer of haze. His furrowed brows and dim eyes revealed his inner helplessness and sorrow.
When Su Qing saw him like this, her heart was in turmoil - she was extremely nervous and uneasy.