Chapter 144 The Hidden Story of the Past
Emperor Zhaocheng frowned when he heard that it was Yan Li who resisted the imperial decree first, subconsciously feeling that such a thing as resisting the imperial decree would not happen to Yan Li.
But since it was Yan Li who resisted the decree, the matter would be easier to handle.
Emperor Zhaocheng picked up the wine cup in front of him and said with a gentle smile: "Don't be upset, Ayi. Mu Cang is very determined about this marriage, and Yan Li is not unmarried. It proves that their love is stronger than gold, so let's not get involved." and--"
"That's my daughter." Jiang Yi interrupted him with a cold voice, "Your Majesty, does your Majesty want Yan Li to stay in the Mu Kingdom?"
Emperor Zhaocheng pondered for a moment: "Actually, you can go back after getting married."
Jiang Yi remained calm and silent.
"My sister is only fourteen years old. I wonder why His Majesty the Emperor is so eager to get her married?" Yan Jin at the distinguished guest table seemed puzzled, "Even if the Emperor wants her to marry the heir of the Mu Kingdom's royal family, after waiting two years, It’s the right age to leave the cabinet, isn’t it?”
Yan Li is only fourteen years old this year.
According to the usual practice for daughters from ordinary aristocratic families, marriage discussions begin at this age.
No matter what kind of family it is, it is not a trivial matter for a daughter to discuss marriage. Those who pursue fame and fortune will consider the interests of the family and whether it can bring benefits to the family.
The parents who love their daughter are more concerned about the family background, character, and knowledge of the young masters of various aristocratic families, and choose a reliable one from them.
This process usually takes at least a year.
Therefore, most girls have to wait until they are sixteen or seventeen before they actually get married.
Yan Li was married off at the age of fourteen, which was obviously too early.
When Emperor Zhaocheng heard this question, he first turned to look at Taifu Jiang at the civil servants' table, and then smiled lightly: "This question is actually a coincidence."
Yan Jin bowed slightly and said, "Listen attentively."
Ever since they stepped into the imperial city, the attitude of the Queen of Jin and several princes had been somewhat aggressive, and their superior and powerful attitude had already made all the civil and military officials displeased.
At this time, I felt more and more dissatisfied when I heard that one of their princes actually talked to the emperor in such an attitude.
"The strength of the Jin State is actually comparable to that of the Mu State." Prime Minister Gu sat at the top of the civil servants, looking up at the Queen of Jin and several princes, "The prince of your country is a junior after all, and his status is slightly lower. It’s better to be polite when speaking in front of others.”
Jiang Yi squinted her eyes, a cold color flashing in her beautiful eyes: "Prime Minister Gu, do you want to teach my son for me?"
"Don't dare."
"Since we know it is the emperor who is speaking, why is a minister like you interrupting?" Jiang Yi smiled coldly, "Do you want to replace him?"
Prime Minister Gu's expression changed: "Queen Jiang!"
"Jiang Yi!" Taifu Jiang said angrily, "Stop talking nonsense!"
Jiang Yi was too lazy to pay attention to him.
She will naturally settle her accounts with the Jiang family after the palace banquet ends today.
"Your Majesty." Prime Minister Gu stood up and left the table, knelt down to plead guilty, "I never dare to have any treasonous thoughts, please Your Majesty to understand clearly."
Emperor Zhaocheng said calmly: "Today is the time for me and Jiang Yi to reminisce about the past. No matter what we say, it is our own business. Others should not ruin the atmosphere."
Prime Minister Gu's face stiffened slightly: "...Yes."
Jiang Yi's face softened slightly and she ordered: "Yan Zheng, take the three emperor brothers to go to the Ninth Prince in person. You must stop the Ninth Prince and Yan Li from worshiping."
Yan Zheng stood up and bowed to accept the order: "My son, I obey the order."
The four princes stood up and left one after another.
Emperor Zhaocheng watched them walk out of the hall without saying a word, sighing in his heart, it was okay.
Jiang Yi did not go in person.
With Mu Cang's temper and the guards of the Nine Princes' Mansion, it would be easy to stop these four princes.
There shouldn't be any delays in getting married today.
However, as an emperor, it was a bit regretful that he could not officiate at this marriage that he personally granted.
The Queen Mother has lived in the palace for a long time and has not been interested in outside affairs for a long time.
Mu Cang is young and senior, and there are no other elders in the royal family. Originally, he planned to go to the Nine Princes' Mansion to preside over the wedding after the morning court, but he didn't expect that Jiang Yi suddenly appeared...
Emperor Zhaocheng thought of the news he had received the day before yesterday. According to the original plan, the Jin envoys should arrive tomorrow night or early the day after tomorrow.
He was still grateful that by the time Jiang Yi and his party arrived in Mu Kingdom, the marriage between the Ninth Prince and Yan Li had already been completed.
When Yan Li recognized his ancestor and returned to the clan, he also happened to let his son-in-law M Cang meet his mother-in-law.
Unexpectedly, when Jiang Yi and the four princes heard the news about Mu Cang's marriage, they shortened their rest time and rushed to the imperial city of Mu Kingdom day and night to try to stop the marriage.
Fortunately, it seems that Jiang Yi's attitude has softened at this time.
"Your Majesty." Taifu Jiang stood up and performed the courtesy of a minister, "I have too many doubts in my mind about what happened fourteen years ago. I am eager to know what the secret is. I hope the Emperor can clear up some of my doubts."
The Jiang family has been plagued by rumors and rumors over the years, but today he discovered that there was another hidden story behind the matter. He really wanted to know what the truth was.
"Master, please sit down." Emperor Zhaocheng waved his hand, "The truth is actually very simple. The person A Yi fell in love with back then was the seventh prince of Jin, who is today the emperor of Jin."
Now that he is over fifty, Emperor Zhaocheng still feels a little melancholy when talking about the past.
The woman he loves most doesn't choose him because he has three palaces and six courtyards.
She didn't want to be married to so many women.
As for why she married to Jin...it wasn't entirely Jiang Yi's choice.
Emperor Zhaocheng took a sip of wine and said, "I want to marry the Mu and Jin countries, which is good for both countries. However, there are many scruples about the marriage and it is not easy to put it in the public eye, so I have kept it secret for so many years."
The truth is of course more than that.
It was just that the envoys from Jin were present, so Emperor Zhaocheng couldn't make it too clear.
At that time, the seventh prince of Jin was not of high birth, not only was he not qualified to compete for the throne, but he was also exiled to Mu as a hostage.
It was completely unexpected for Emperor Zhaocheng that Jiang Yi liked him. At first, he was so angry that he wanted to kill that man.
But in the end, he still couldn't stop it.
During this period, all kinds of dissatisfaction, obstruction, alienation, and threats were used, but Jiang Yi remained unmoved.
After more than half a year of entanglement, Jiang Yi made a suggestion to him - to support the seventh prince to ascend the throne, and to marry Jin to form a good relationship between Qin and Jin.
He also described the various benefits after the marriage.
After all, Mu's terrain was not advantageous, and it was surrounded by Jin, Beijiang, and Jin on three sides. Beijiang and Jin were ambitious all year round.
Once Jin also wanted to have a share, Mu's situation would be worrying.
Jiang Yi has always been a smart woman.
The various interests she described could not be denied by Emperor Zhaocheng, and he had to consider the importance of marriage.
Among the princes of Jin who competed for the throne, only the seventh prince had the best temperament to control, and he had nothing. Once he was helped to get the throne, he would at least be grateful.
It must be said that Jiang Yi had seen through the seventh prince fifteen years ago. Over the years, the man who had ascended the throne had never let her down.