Chapter 128 Killing three birds with one stone
Ji Fengwu's gloomy eyes flickered slightly, and the corners of her lips curled slightly: "What do you think, if Zang Rong wants to marry, which prince in the royal family is of the right age?"
Hearing this, Lin Ruhai and others were stunned for a moment, and then a look of surprise flashed in their eyes.
"The Second Prince wants to..."
There are only three princes of marriageable age in the royal family.
One is the third prince, son of Lord Feng, one is the fifth prince, born to a palace maid, and the other is the sixth prince, born to Lord Rougui.
These three people are the only ones in the royal family who meet the age requirement.
Ji Fengwu sneered: "In the dynasties of our Eastern Zhou Dynasty, not only the selection of the throne was based on the eldest son, but also the marriage of princes was also based on the order of seniority."
"If Ji Huachang's brother is sent to marry into the Cangrong clan, it will probably be a big blow to both her and Feng Jun."
Upon hearing this, the eyes of Lin Ruhai and several other ministers lit up.
This is a good idea!
On the one hand, marriage can help to establish friendly relations with the Tibetan Rong.
Secondly, the Eastern Zhou princes' marriage candidates have always been chosen according to the order of seniority. Now there are only three princes left in the palace, and the legitimate princes are still alive and of the right age. Aren't they the best candidates for marriage?
Thirdly, if the Third Prince were to marry, it would undoubtedly be a heavy blow to Feng Jun.
The Third Princess has always loved her younger brother, and in order to prevent her brother from marrying off, she might ask the Emperor to revoke his decision.
If they anger His Majesty over this matter and cause a falling out with him, isn't that exactly what they want?
Even if the Third Princess endured the pain and allowed the Third Prince to marry, they would not suffer any loss. It might even create a rift between the Third Princess, Feng Jun and the Emperor.
This strategy of killing three birds with one stone undoubtedly dealt a heavy blow to the morale of the Third Princess' faction.
"Your Highness, this is a brilliant move!"
Ji Fengwu's sharp eyes were filled with a determined gleam, and her ambition was obvious.
Ji Huashang, I want to see if you would remain calm if your brother married a Zang Rong.
……
The sun is high in the sky, Beichen Palace
"Well……"
Ji Yunxie woke up slowly, staring at the ceiling of the bed with confused eyes, looking dazed and bewildered.
The arm resting on the pillow moved, as if it touched something. Ji Yunxie was confused for a second, then he raised his hand and took a look. "Huh? This is..."
Ji Yunxie was sleepy, looking dazedly at the bright yellow scroll-like object in his hand.
The white hands slowly opened the scroll and glanced at it.
Ok?
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven,... proclaims: Upon hearing the Imperial Master's statement..."
Ji Yunxie stopped mumbling and suddenly sat up from the bed, his confused eyes instantly clearing up.
His eyes slowly fell on the object in his hand, and his pupils widened slightly.
"Is this... an imperial decree?"
“The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: I have heard that the disciple of the Imperial Master, Di Ran, is gifted with intelligence and a kind character, and I am pleased with her, so I have adopted her as my adopted daughter. I hereby appoint you as my king, with the title Chen, and grant you the fiefdom Yanbei Youyun.
The eldest son of the War King is young, chaste, well-behaved and graceful. I have agreed with the War King to arrange a marriage between the two of them, and will give the War King's eldest son to the King of Beichen as his legitimate heir.
When Prince Zhan's child reaches adulthood, an auspicious date will be chosen for his marriage to Prince Beichen. All ceremonies will be jointly handled by the Ministry of Rites and the Director of the Imperial Observatory.
Admire this!
It was established on September 21, the 41st year of Emperor Jingzong’s reign.
Ji Yunxie clenched the imperial edict tightly in his hands, his dark eyes trembling slightly, as if in shock and disbelief.
Complex thoughts surged in my mind, and finally calmed down, leaving only a little surprise and astonishment.
"This imperial decree is..."
what happened?
He recalled how he was forced into marriage and force-fed drugs, and then when he was rescued and woke up, he saw the envious, respectful, and fearful looks from the people in the mansion, as well as the names those people called him yesterday.
Ji Yunxie felt it was strange at the time, and when he came back he wanted to ask Di Ran but didn't know how to start.
Now looking at the imperial edict in my hand, it seems that everything has the answer.
But this answer shocked him.
His eyes fell on the imperial edict in his hand, Ji Yunxie's eyes flashed slightly and his thin lips pursed slightly.
I have a lot of questions in my mind, but I can't find anyone to answer them.
(End of this chapter)
