Female Master: The Cold Prince

Xiahou Shaohua couldn't help but admire him, and looked at Xue Jianyun with more and more satisfaction. It would be a pity not to let such a person enter the harem.

"That's great! I am very pleased that the Third Prince is so sensible. Emperor Lu really raised a good son!"

After several compliments, Xiahou Shaohua's face flushed with joy and the emperor was very pleased. He decided to enthrone Xue Jianyun as the Snow Concubine Lord and let him move into the Fusang Palace.

The envoys from the State of Lu also noticed that Emperor Fenglin liked Xue Jianyun, and they were all very pleased. They were even happier and completed the task assigned by Emperor Lu with ease.

The smile on Xiao Hanyu's face faded a lot. As the Lord of Phoenix, he should support the emperor taking a concubine. But when he saw that Xue Jianyun was so young and was favored by the emperor, he felt uncomfortable.

He didn't like the third prince from the State of Lu very much.

The emperor’s favor is limited, and now a young and handsome man like him is coming to take away his favor. Will these old men in the harem be able to see the emperor again?

Not only Xiao Hanyu thought so, but even the other concubines also cast hostile glances towards Xue Jianyun.

Some were disdainful, some rolled their eyes, and all showed an unwelcome attitude.

Compared to the various displeasures of the concubines, Ling Yiqing just glanced at them lightly, retracted her gaze and continued to coax the naughty little prince in her arms.

"Third Prince, if Emperor Lu can do what you said today, and do everything for the common people of the world, and not want the people of the two countries to suffer from the war in the future, then I agree to marry your Lu country and become friendly countries with each other."

Although he had always looked down on Lu Guo's fence-sitters and cowards, he changed his opinion now because of Xue Jianyun.

Although the State of Lu was small, it had a good economy. If we could take advantage of this marriage relationship, we could promote domestic economic development.

The main reason was that the war with Yelang that year almost exhausted the national treasury, especially the early defeats, which resulted in countless casualties. The compensation for the soldiers' pensions alone had drained out the country's income in recent years.

Xiahou Shaohua had to find ways to increase the treasury revenue, and at this time he liked Xue Jianyun more and more.

Xue Jianyun's brows are full of confidence, and his whole body exudes a confident and assertive air, which involuntarily draws people's attention to him.

"Of course. Our country is willing to show full sincerity to make friends with Fenglin for the sake of our two countries and the people. We will not break the agreement without authorization. We will always be loyal to our allies and regard them as brothers. Your Majesty, please rest assured about this."

Hearing this, Xiahou Shaohua was extremely satisfied.

"Okay, Third Prince, for the sake of friendship between our two countries, from today on, I will confer you the title of..."

"Your Majesty!" Xue Jianyun interrupted again.

Compared to the previous time, this time one could faintly hear a hint of panic in his voice.

Xiahou Shaohua frowned, and the smile on his face faded. Not knowing what the Third Prince meant, he asked, "Third Prince, do you have anything else to add?"

Although the words were said politely, Xue Jianyun could still detect the Queen's slight displeasure. He glanced at the virtuous king, who was as beautiful as an iceberg, and said with a stiff upper lip.

"Yes, Your Majesty, before Jian Yun went on a diplomatic mission to Fenglin, the Queen Mother had promised Jian Yun that since Jian Yun was willing to marry for the sake of the country, he would have to sacrifice his lifelong happiness as the price.

Jianyun was personally raised by the Queen Mother since he was young, and they have a deep bond. The Queen Mother does not want to see Jianyun suffer this much, so she has granted Jianyun the right to choose his marriage partner as compensation. I hope Your Majesty will grant this."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Choosing a marriage partner?

Can you choose your own marriage partner?

Xiahou Shaohua's face instantly darkened. Xue Jianyun's words were undoubtedly a message to all the court officials.

He didn't like her as an emperor.

Hit her in the face!

Xiao Hanyu was immediately happy. He had been depressed for a long time, but he didn't expect that the third prince had no intention of entering the harem at all.

All the ministers were shocked, and some even dared not to look at the emperor's face.

"Third Prince, you are aware that the marriage between the two countries is a matter of great importance. How can you treat it as a joke? How can you be allowed to choose your partner by yourself? Third Prince, what do you think of me, Feng Lin?!" Xiahou Shaohua's aura as a superior instantly pressed towards Xue Jianyun.

The envoys of the State of Lu were also stunned. They did not expect that the Third Prince would suddenly do such a thing. No matter what, since things had already happened, they could only maintain a united front with the Third Prince.

Xue Jianyun secretly clenched his fists, straightened his back, raised his head and faced the Queen's anger, still speaking calmly.

"Your Majesty, please don't be anxious," Jian Yun said before he finished speaking. "Since ancient times, marriage has been a major event for the two countries. It is of utmost importance. Jian Yun dare not take it lightly.

In exchange, our country promises that as long as Your Majesty fulfills Jianyun's wish, our country will immediately sign an alliance with Fenglin and will never launch any aggressive war against Fenglin within fifty years.

Even if Fenglin faces war, our country will send troops to Fenglin without hesitation, fight against the enemy together with Fenglin, and regard Fenglin as a true sister country. "

Fifty-year peace treaty, I have to admit that Xiahou Shaohua was moved.

If she could sign a decades-long peace agreement with another country during her lifetime, it would be her life's achievement.

A simple marriage relationship is no match for an agreement clearly written down in black and white.

With this agreement, the people living on the border of the two countries no longer had to worry about being bullied by the soldiers of Lu State, and merchants were more willing to go to Lu State to do business.

Doing this will further promote domestic economic development.

However, the envoys from Lu were shocked again.

Why didn’t the emperor tell them about such a big thing before they set off?

Xiahou Shaohua's sudden silence undoubtedly told all the ministers that she was moved.

Not only Xiahou Shaohua was moved, but all the civil and military officials present in Fenglin were moved. As long as they agreed to let the third prince of Lu pick a person they liked and marry him, they could get fifty years of peace between the two countries.

Either they are crazy or Lu Guo is crazy.

Xiahou Shaohua pondered for a moment, considered it, and said: "Third Prince, I can agree to your conditions, but as a marriage partner of the two countries, you can only marry into the royal family, do you know that?"

If you don’t want to enter the harem, that’s fine.

The prerequisite is that the marriage partner can only be chosen from among her princesses, which is her biggest concession.

When the ministers heard this, they thought, the emperor is just keeping all the wealth within the family!

These days have been a waste of time.

Xue Jianyun understood the meaning of the Queen's words and could not help but smile, "Yes, Jianyun thanks His Majesty for your help."

His original intention was to try his best to fight for himself, but he didn't expect to succeed. It really surprised him.

"From the third prince's tone, could it be that he already has someone he likes?" Xiao Hanyu spoke at this time, and the smile on his face became much more genuine.

Hearing this, Xue Jianyun's cheeks quickly turned red. He subconsciously looked in the direction of his beloved and replied generously.

"To be honest with your Majesty, Lord Feng, Jian Yun does have someone he likes, but I don't know if she is as happy with him as Jian Yun is with him."