sbdcsierra Chapter 421: Jin Envoy Requests for Marriage
Chapter 421: Jin Envoy Requests for Marriage
At the same time, the court was in turmoil because of the former crown prince. Various forces were ready to make a move. Jiang Weiyang carefully maneuvered in this complicated situation and tried his best to maintain the stability of the court.
Amid this turbulent situation, a shocking piece of news spread throughout the court and the country—envoys from the Jin Kingdom asked for a marriage alliance.
In the court, the ministers were talking to each other. The emperor looked solemn, and stared at the people below with deep eyes. He knew very well that this marriage was related to the honor and disgrace of the country and the future of the nation.
The Jin Kingdom, once a powerful enemy, now sent envoys to ask for peace. The intention behind this is thought-provoking. Is it a sincere request for peace, hoping to turn hostility into friendship, or is it a delaying tactic, plotting a counterattack in the future?
The court officials and military officials had different opinions. Some ministers believed that marriage was an opportunity for peace, which could avoid the suffering of the people and free them from the pain of war. Through marriage, the two countries might be able to establish friendly relations, promote cultural exchanges and trade, and achieve long-term peace and prosperity.
However, some ministers were firmly opposed to it. They believed that the Jin Kingdom had wicked ambitions and should not be trusted. A marriage alliance would only bring shame to the country and lose its dignity.
Also, the emperor has no children now, so who should be the one to marry?
During this heated debate, the emperor fell into deep thought. He thought of his responsibilities to the country and the expectations of the people. He knew that his decision would affect the fate of countless people.
Finally, the emperor decided to summon several trusted ministers to discuss the marriage in depth. They weighed the pros and cons, analyzed the situation, and tried to find a perfect plan that could both maintain the dignity of the country and ensure the peace of the people.
At the same time, a large group of envoys from the Kingdom of Jin had arrived in Sheng State. They traveled all the way with the mission of the Kingdom of Jin, and finally came to this prosperous capital to ask for an audience with the emperor.
Jiang Weiyang knew very well that this matter was of great importance and dared not slack off in the slightest. After carefully arranging all security matters, the emperor decided to meet the envoy with confidence.
What was unexpected was that the envoy came with a princess from the Kingdom of Jin, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, had a beautiful face and a unique look in her eyes.
At the banquet, the atmosphere seemed harmonious, but in fact, there were undercurrents. Princess Jin's eyes wandered and she fell in love with the heroic and talented Jiang Weiyang at first sight. She immediately asked the emperor to marry Jiang Weiyang.
This sudden situation put the emperor and Jiang Weiyang in an awkward dilemma. On the one hand, the emperor had to consider the relationship between the two countries, and on the other hand, he had to take Jiang Weiyang's personal wishes into consideration because he knew the relationship between Jiang Weiyang and Su Qing very well.
Jiang Weiyang was extremely conflicted when faced with the princess's favor. He didn't know how to respond, whether to obey the emperor's order or stick to his own heart.
Faced with the urgent and unyielding request of the Princess of Jin, the Emperor's brows knitted unconsciously, his expression solemn, and after a moment's silence, he responded slowly: "I cannot give an immediate reply to the Princess of Youguo's request. I still need to think about it carefully."
The Jin envoys in the capital were anxiously waiting for the emperor's reply. They brought rich gifts and expressed their sincerity in seeking peace. However, what kind of truth was hidden under this seemingly beautiful appearance?
Jiang Weiyang returned home with a heavy heart. Although he was deeply troubled by the marriage, he still did not tell Su Qing about this difficult matter. He was afraid that Su Qing would be worried after knowing it, and he was even more afraid that this matter would affect her mood which had just improved.
Su Qing was carefully cared for and recovered after a few days. Those injuries were just superficial injuries, and did not hurt the inside. However, even if they were just superficial injuries, the pain and discomfort during those days made her suffer. Fortunately, she was optimistic and strong by nature, and with the careful care of the people around her, she soon regained her former vitality and spirit, her face became rosy again, and her eyes sparkled with a smart light again.
A few days later, the emperor summoned Jiang Weiyang alone. Jiang Weiyang stepped into the palace, feeling uneasy, because he knew that this meeting was related to his future and his relationship with Su Qing.
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, looking at Jiang Weiyang solemnly, and slowly said: "Weiyang, I have thought about the marriage with Jin for a long time. Jin is sincere in seeking peace this time. If we can get a marriage, it will indeed be beneficial to the stability of the relationship between the two countries. But I don't want to force you, after all, I know your feelings for Su Qing."
Jiang Weiyang knelt on the ground, clasped his fists, and said earnestly: "Your Majesty, my feelings for Su Qing are known to all, and it is really difficult for me to accept the marriage with the Princess of the Kingdom of Jin. But I also understand that this matter is of great importance, and I dare not make the decision on my own."
The emperor nodded slightly and sighed, "I know your difficulties. But the princess of the Jin Kingdom has taken a fancy to you, and the envoy of the Jin Kingdom is also waiting for a reply in the capital. If this matter is not handled properly, it may affect the peace between the two countries."
Jiang Weiyang was silent for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to be loyal to my country, but I also hope there will be a win-win solution that can maintain the relationship between the two countries without violating my original intention."
The emperor pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, Wei Yang, I will give you some time to understand the character and thoughts of Princess Jin. Perhaps we can find a proper solution that will not offend the Jin Kingdom and will also allow you and Su Qing to feel at ease."
After Jiang Weiyang accepted the order and expressed his gratitude, he left the palace with a heavy heart.
Meanwhile, Su Qing also noticed something strange about Jiang Weiyang. She was very smart and could vaguely guess what might have happened.
That day, Su Qing found an opportunity to talk to Jiang Weiyang privately. She looked at Jiang Weiyang and asked with concern in her eyes: "Yun Jing, you seem to be worried these days, what happened?"
Jiang Weiyang hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to tell Su Qing about the marriage of the Jin princess.
After Su Qing heard this, her heart tightened, but she still suppressed her emotions and said, "I guessed that something might happen. What does Yun Jing think? Let me abdicate? Marry the princess of the Kingdom of Jin? Then you might as well give me a letter of divorce and let me go far away. Of course, I will take the child with me. Anyway, you will have a child too."
Jiang Weiyang held Su Qing's hand tightly and said, "Qing'er, I will never let you down. I will try my best to solve this matter. Even if it is difficult, I will not give up our relationship. I will not let you go."
Su Qing nodded, with a determined light in her eyes: "Well, we will face it together. But~~ I am afraid that the emperor will agree in the end for the sake of friendship between the two countries!"