“My ministers, do you have any other objections? Speak freely. If there are no objections, I shall issue an imperial decree and announce it to the world,” Ming Lengchen confidently surveyed the officials below. He finally rested his gaze on Ming Lengyun, noticing his discomfort and a hint of sadness on his face. He wanted to see his third brother’s pain, a punishment for his excessive love for Yu’er!
At this moment, Ming Lengyun’s heart was being torn apart. Yu’er could receive the eighth brother’s affection, and he should be happy, but instead felt a sense of jealousy. He knew he could never harbor feelings for her, as she was the Emperor’s concubine and his sister-in-law. Rationally and emotionally, he could not develop feelings for her or take her away – this would be against heaven’s principles. Now that she was happy, he should quietly withdraw. But if one day she was no longer happy, or if the eighth brother harmed her, he would not hesitate to take her away, absolutely!
“We have no objections. We hope Your Majesty will soon have a prince, which would be a great blessing for our dynasty!” The civil and military officials spoke in unison, except for two who remained lost in their own thoughts.
“Haha, I am most gratified. The wishes of my ministers are also my own! In three days, we will hold the empress-conferring ceremony, grant amnesty to the world, and celebrate together,” Ming Lengchen smiled.
“Oh, by the way, when will the Princess from the Outer Territories arrive?” Ming Lengchen asked Ying Yantian with a faint smile.
“Reporting to Your Majesty, she should arrive in about three days,” Ying Yantian responded coldly, his expression as impassive as ever.
“I hear this princess is as beautiful as a celestial being, skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and even military strategy and formations. Truly an exceptional woman! It seems my third brother is fortunate in love!” Ming Lengchen laughed softly, casting an intentional glance at his silent third brother.
Forcing a beauty upon him, let’s see if he can remain pure. Since he refuses to give up his love for Yu’er, I’ll kill two birds with one stone – resolve the border conflicts and make my third brother completely give up his feelings. What a perfect plan!
