Reborn to marry the emperor, I just want to confuse the emperor and seize the throne

Xie Ling'er had been locked up for so long that she had become well behaved. She politely returned the greeting to Prince Huyan, "Ling'er greets the little prince."

Prince Huyan continued, "After our hasty farewell that day, I fell in love with Princess Nine very much, so I wanted to ask her to be my consort."

Xie Ling'er didn't even refuse. "After meeting the little prince, this princess also thought that he was a very good person. I thought I would never see him again, but I didn't expect to meet him again." She said these words according to what someone taught her.

Prince Huyan's face was a little embarrassed, but he still pretended to be calm. He had only seen the portrait of the Ninth Princess.

Everyone felt sad after hearing this. The Ninth Princess had fallen in love with the Hu prince so quickly and they had only met once.

Xie Shang frowned, with doubt in his eyes. He glanced at Jiang Fenghua, who also watched the scene in front of him quietly without saying a word.

Just now she carefully stared at Prince Huyan's expression. It was clear that he was meeting Xie Ling'er for the first time. He said that he would marry her after meeting her once. I'm afraid someone taught him to say that on purpose!

This was obviously the first time Xie Ling'er met Prince Huyan. Someone must have informed Xie Ling'er in advance that the Hu prince would propose to her in public on the Lantern Festival. She only needed to agree to escape from the palace in a legitimate way by getting married.

The relationship between the Hu tribe and the Great Zhou has been tense for decades. Since the last war, the Hu tribe was driven out of the Great Zhou territory and they have been obedient. War is costly and laborious, and the Great Zhou certainly does not want to cause another war. Moreover, if the two countries can really get married, it is indeed a good way to maintain diplomatic relations between the two countries.

It must have been Su Qingqing's idea. Since the Hu prince took the initiative to ask to marry Xie Ling'er, he must have known Su Qingqing's identity. Su Qingqing was only in her thirties and was extremely beautiful. It was not difficult for her to seduce men with her face.

The Hu tribe came to propose marriage at this critical moment, and Xie Ling'er was determined to get married again.

Xie Shang said in a deep voice, "Ling'er, are you really going to marry Prince Huyan?"

Xie Ling'er suddenly knelt in the hall, "Ling'er no longer has a father and mother, and Ling'er is now of marriageable age. Didn't my brother say before that he hoped Ling'er could marry someone she loves? Now Ling'er has someone she loves, and I believe my brother will be very happy, so please help me, Ling'er wants to marry him."

To the outside world, Su Qingqing had already died of illness in the cold palace.

The Queen Mother was sitting on the side. She was a person who felt annoyed when she saw Xie Ling'er's face. She said something brainless, "Since the Ninth Princess wants to get married, let her get married!" The better she marries, the more I will out of sight and out of mind.

"Marriage is a serious matter and should not be treated lightly. You are going to marry so far away. For the sake of your happiness, Princess Ninth should think it through carefully!" Jiang Fenghua said deliberately.

Xie Ling'er looked at Jiang Fenghua who was sitting side by side with her royal brother. A trace of hatred flashed in her eyes, but she quickly hid it and said respectfully, "Thank you, Queen, for considering Ling'er. Ling'er has made up her mind." Jiang Fenghua is a troublemaker. Now that her fifth brother is on her side, they will not let her have a good life if she stays. It is better for her to go find her mother.

Prince Huyan suddenly knelt down and said, "I beg Your Majesty to help me and the Ninth Princess. I really like the Ninth Princess and will definitely treat her very well."

Xie Shang also pretended to know nothing and said in a deep voice, "There is no rush for this matter. Prince, get up first and we can discuss it after the Lantern Festival."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Prince Huyan stood up slowly. He secretly glanced at Xie Ling'er, who was more beautiful than in the portrait.

The banquet continued, the singing and dancing never stopped, and the ministers in the hall toasted each other, looking very happy.

At this time, Xie Ling'er was also arranged to sit at the banquet. She picked up a glass of wine and walked to Jiang Fenghua and said to him, "It was Ling'er who was ignorant and offended the Queen before. I hope the Queen can forgive Ling'er. Ling'er will toast to the fifth sister-in-law!"

Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "It is inconvenient for me to drink, so why don't you ask Your Majesty to drink a glass for me." She handed the wine glass directly to Xie Shang and stroked her belly with her fingers again.

Xie Shang took the wine glass from her hand with a doting look in his eyes, "I'll drink it for the Queen. Ling'er was disrespectful to you before. Please forgive her after I drink this glass of wine!"

"What does Your Majesty think of me? How could I be angry with the Ninth Princess? She is just an ignorant child. What happened in the past is in the past. Let's just laugh it off and forget the grudges." she said.

Seeing her so happy, Xie Ling'er couldn't help but feel sad for her dead sister Wan. She thought that sister Wan and fifth brother were also happy at the beginning. It would be better for her to build a good relationship with her now and find a chance to let her die together with sister Wan to be buried together.

Jiang Fenghua knew Xie Ling'er. She must be thinking of something bad with such attentiveness. Many people were watching her during this pregnancy. She couldn't protect her own child in her previous life, but in this life, she protected her child like the apple of her eye.

For so long, people who disliked her must have thought of harming her two children, but they never had the chance, and she didn't want to have her life strangled.

As the sky gradually darkened, the lanterns throughout the palace were lit up, and the surroundings instantly became colorful.

Tang Qianran said quickly, "The fireworks will be set off soon. Your Majesty and the nobles, please move outside to enjoy the lantern show."

Xie Shang glanced at her, and the Queen Mother quickly explained, "Today's Lantern Festival banquet was personally organized by Concubine Tang, who said the highlight is yet to come. I also want to know how creative your ideas are. I am getting impatient. Concubine, please accompany the Emperor to enjoy the lanterns! The Queen is in a heavy condition, so don't squeeze in with the crowds, so as not to hurt the child."

Tang Qianran said quickly, "Yes, I will introduce you to His Majesty..."

Jiang Fenghua looked slightly stunned, staring at Xie Shang with a pair of bright eyes.

Xie Shang glanced at Tang Qianran with deep eyes and said in a deep voice, "My mother and the imperial concubine have taken so much trouble. With my protection, they can't squeeze into the position of queen."

Instead, he took Jiang Fenghua's hand and said to the crowd, "Messengers, please move to the city wall and enjoy the fireworks and lanterns with me."

The Wu Kingdom envoy said, "I have heard that the Lantern Festival in the Great Zhou Dynasty is more lively and prosperous than the daytime. Your Majesty, please come in."

The envoys from other countries also said, "It is a real treat for us to have such a grand festival in the Great Zhou Kingdom."

After the envoys had praised the Great Zhou Kingdom's Lantern Festival feast to the highest level, they were full of anticipation for the next performance.

After hearing this, Tang Qianran hurriedly introduced, "I have made all the arrangements and am just waiting for the emperor and the envoys to come and watch."

Xie Shang thought to himself: The Great Zhou Dynasty will become more and more prosperous.