Chapter 212 Jiang Yi, You Are Not Dead?

The four princes spoke one after another. In addition to their dissatisfaction with the Mu Kingdom, the meaning revealed in their words was also very obvious.

Take Princess Nanyang back to recognize her ancestors.

The civil officials of both sides quickly checked the documents and confirmed that they were correct, and then led people into the imperial city.

The Minister of Rites and the officials of the Ministry of Rites were silent all the way, with extremely complicated expressions.

They had never expected that what they thought was just a simple visit from a neighboring country would actually involve a hidden secret that had been buried for many years.

Is this too complicated?

The orphan girl of the Jiang family, who was looked down upon by everyone, turned out to be the princess of the Jin Kingdom?

If so, why didn't Jiang Yi take his daughter away when he left the Mu Kingdom, but let her suffer so many years of grievances in the Jiang family?

Yan Li is already fourteen years old.

In these fourteen years, has the Queen of the Jin Kingdom never thought of returning to the Mu Kingdom to see her daughter?

With different thoughts in mind, everyone led the envoy team to the palace unimpeded with the imperial guards opening the way.

From afar, the emperor and his civil and military officials were waiting to welcome him under the bright yellow canopy.

The carriage slowly passed the moat bridge and arrived outside the palace gate.

Jiang Yi turned over and dismounted.

Emperor Zhaocheng walked up quickly, looking Jiang Yi up and down, with a gentle smile on his face and suppressed emotions in his eyes.

Fifteen years ago, Jiang Yi was a smart and bright girl. Fifteen years later, Jiang Yi was noble and beautiful, but she still had the dignified and calm royal demeanor.

"Ayi." Emperor Zhaocheng's tone was a little unstable, with a hint of sighing, "I haven't seen you for more than ten years. You are more beautiful and noble than before."

It can be seen that he didn't suffer any grievances in Jin State.

"Your Majesty, how are you?" Jiang Yi calmly performed a half-salute and went straight to the point, "I heard that the Ninth Prince and Yan Li are getting married today."

Teacher Jiang and Old Lady Jiang, who were standing at the front of the civil and military officials, were shocked and incredulous, staring at Jiang Yi.

This is their daughter.

The daughter who died of dystocia fourteen years ago, Jiang Yi?

How could she...how could she...

Emperor Zhaocheng was silent for a moment, then nodded awkwardly: "Yes."

"I still remember our agreement." Jiang Yi looked at Emperor Zhaocheng without hesitation, with a cold and oppressive look on her face, "The emperor promised to let Yan Li be the queen. Even if she wants to marry, she should marry the prince candidate that the emperor has determined in his heart. After the new emperor ascends the throne, Yan Li will be the mother of the world."

Emperor Zhaocheng explained: "Ayi, you don't know, I did originally marry Yan Li to the prince, but-"

"The emperor suddenly married Yan Li to Mu Cang, is he going to make Mu Cang the next emperor?"

As soon as these words came out, the air suddenly became quiet.

"Empress Jiang!" Prime Minister Gu's face suddenly changed, and he interrupted her in a deep voice, "This is about the crown prince of Mu State, please be careful with your words."

Jiang Yi tilted his head and looked at him coldly: "Is there any room for you to interrupt me when I am talking to the emperor?"

Prime Minister Gu's expression froze.

The other ministers were also surprised, looking at the well-prepared Queen of Jin in disbelief.

"Your Majesty." Jiang Yi retracted his gaze, stared at Emperor Zhaocheng without blinking, and repeated seriously, "Are you planning to make Mu Cang the next emperor?"

Emperor Zhaocheng shook his head slowly: "I don't have this idea."

"Since you don't have this idea, why do you violate our agreement?"

Emperor Zhaocheng was silent for a moment: "If I say this is Yan Li's intention, do you believe it?"

Jiang Yi believed it, but did not accept this reason: "She is just an ignorant little girl, and the emperor should not let her temper do whatever she wants."

"I think Mu Cang is more suitable for her." Emperor Zhaocheng argued, "The palace is full of intrigues and deceptions, and it is not a good destination."

Paused, "Just like fifteen years ago, you didn't want to enter the palace."

As soon as this sentence came out, Master Jiang and Old Lady Jiang concluded that the woman in front of them was indeed their daughter-Jiang Yi, who unfortunately died of dystocia after ruining the reputation of the Jiang family.

She... How could she become the queen of Jin?

Jiang Yi said calmly, "I am different from Yan Li."

Emperor Zhaocheng nodded, "I know."

"Your Majesty, please issue an order immediately to cancel the wedding of Mu Cang and Yan Li."

"Isn't this too bad?" Emperor Zhaocheng coughed lightly, trying to change her attitude, "The wedding has already begun, and the Imperial Astronomical Observatory has calculated that today is an auspicious day. If the wedding is cancelled, it will be unlucky for the newlyweds."

Jiang Yi said firmly, "It must be cancelled."

"Jiang Yi!" Old Madam Jiang couldn't help it, and walked over step by step, staring at Jiang Yi's face, "You are not dead?"

Jiang Yi turned his eyes slightly and looked at the old lady, who was also his biological mother.

"I'm not dead." She smiled with a hint of irony, "Is mother disappointed?"

Madam Jiang was shocked and angry when she heard this: "What nonsense are you talking about? Since you are not dead, where have you been all these years? How can you be so rude in front of the emperor? Why don't you apologize to the emperor?"

"This old lady is so arrogant." Yan Yun looked at Madam Jiang unhappily, "My mother is now the regent queen of Jin State, representing the royal family of Jin State. This time she came to Mu State as a guest, so it's better for the old lady to be careful when she speaks."

She is actually the queen of Jin State.

Madam Jiang finally understood the purpose of the emperor summoning her to the palace, and stared at Jiang Yi in disbelief: "Aren't you dead? How can you become the queen of Jin State?"

Jiang Yi had a cold smile on his lips: "Mother is still the same as fifteen years ago."

Madam Jiang's face turned cold. Just as she was about to speak, Emperor Zhaocheng had already spoken: "The palace has prepared a banquet. Let's go in and sit down to talk."

"Before entering the palace, please ask the emperor to immediately issue an order to cancel Mu Cang and Yan Li's marriage." Jiang Yi's attitude was firm.

"Nonsense." Jiang Taifu finally spoke in a deep voice, "The marriage of the Ninth Prince and Yan Li was decided long ago, and the Imperial Observatory has already calculated the date. After the wedding today, they are legitimate husband and wife. How can they cancel it just like that?"

"Why can't it be canceled?" The fourth prince Yan Jin smiled gently, making people feel like spring breeze, but there was a bit of toughness in his tone, "Yan Li is my Jin princess. We can let her marry whoever we want. Her marriage should not be decided by the emperor of Mu."

"Fourth brother is right." The sixth prince Yan Yun nodded, "Yan Li is a Jin princess, and her mother is her closest relative. No one else has the right to decide her marriage."

Princess of Jin?

Old Madam Jiang quickly turned her head and looked at Master Jiang. The couple seemed to have suddenly reacted only at this moment.

The person Jiang Yi secretly engaged to for life fifteen years ago...could it be the Emperor of Jin?

No, it's impossible.

If it was the Emperor of Jin, why would she have to be engaged to him for life? If she interacted with him openly, as long as the emperor agreed, would they still object?

Isn't an open marriage better than a sneaky one?

"Ayi." Emperor Zhaocheng sighed and looked at Jiang Yi with embarrassment, "This marriage was not decided by me, but Yan Li wanted to marry the Ninth Prince herself."

Jiang Yi frowned: "Why?"

Emperor Zhaocheng said: "This is a long story..."

"Then let's make it short." Jiang Yi interrupted him, "Because the prince was treacherous and looked down on Yan Li, he found a reason to cancel the engagement and threw a basin of dirty water on Yan Li?"