Chapter 404 Dinner Party
General's Mansion.
Ye Hanyan handed the cloak to her father and said coquettishly, "Father, have you told His Majesty that your daughter wants to marry Prince Rui?"
General Ye sighed, "You are such a shameless girl. You don't look like a lady from a noble family when you talk about such things."
Ye Hanyan said coquettishly, "Father, Prince Rui is handsome and has outstanding abilities. I heard that the noble ladies from the aristocratic families all like him. If someone snatches this good son-in-law away from you, you will regret it."
General Ye couldn't do anything about his daughter.
"You are right. I have inquired about him. He is indeed very capable. His Majesty assigned him several difficult tasks. Half a month ago, the crown prince was helpless, but he easily resolved them. He is worthy of being the most powerful minister in the Great Chu."
He had observed that Jun Ling even had the talent of an emperor.
It’s a pity that he is the son of Prince Yu, and this kingdom cannot be his.
His daughter likes it, and he is willing to go for it.
"I'll have to trouble you, Dad, to ensure my daughter's lifelong happiness." Ye Hanyan held her father's arm.
General Ye looked at his beautiful daughter, and then thought of the unparalleled handsome Jun Yuan.
Yeah, they match very well.
However, he heard that Prince Rui was very picky and wondered if he would be attracted to his daughter.
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In the palace.
General Ye was waiting outside the hall, and Jun Yunting let him in.
"Lord Ye, is there anything important?"
Eunuch Xu took the cold cloak from General Ye and heard him say.
"Your Majesty, I am here today because of my daughter's matter."
Jun Yunting raised his eyes slightly, "Is it the marriage between the Crown Prince and Miss Ye?"
General Ye smiled helplessly, "Your Majesty, my daughter does not want to marry the Crown Prince, she wants to marry Prince Rui."
Jun Yunting frowned slightly, "Is it because of the stupid thing Jun Yuan did that night?"
General Ye nodded, "I have several sons, but only this one daughter. If she wants to marry, she has to like the man. Prince Rui is indeed outstanding, and the two of us are a good match in appearance, so I came to ask Your Majesty to grant her marriage."
Jun Yunting heard Ye Dongyuan use the word "please" in front of him for the first time.
It can be seen how important his daughter is in his mind.
After thinking for a moment, he looked at Ye Dongyuan.
"I will try to bring them together, but Jun Ling's life story is pitiful, and he has been away from home for so many years... I have to respect his wishes."
When talking about Jun Ling's life experience, his palms gradually clenched.
General Ye lifted his robe and knelt down. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for revoking the marriage between the Crown Prince and my daughter. I have never asked Your Majesty for anything. I only ask Your Majesty to marry my daughter to Prince Rui. I am willing to hand over the military power in the North. I beg Your Majesty to grant me your approval."
Jun Yunting's expression remained calm, but he was actually very surprised that Ye Dongyuan was willing to voluntarily hand over the military power in the northern border.
The Ye family army is the most powerful military family in the Great Xia Kingdom, with a total of 500,000 troops.
Among them, the 200,000 soldiers in the northern border have always been controlled by the Ye family army.
If he voluntarily handed over his military power, the Ye family army would only have 300,000 people left.
As an emperor, he naturally did not like aristocratic families to have their own military forces.
This is a good opportunity to weaken Ye Dongyuan's military power.
He immediately thought of Jun Ling again. He had suffered so much over the years, and after returning, he couldn't even decide his own marriage. He must be very sad.
"Lord Ye, I have said that I will bring him and Miss Ye together, but the final decision on whether or not to marry Miss Ye is his."
Ye Dongyuan never thought that Prince Rui was so important to His Majesty.
He even offered to hand over his military power, but Your Majesty still refused to grant him the marriage.
He was a little embarrassed and stood up from the ground, "Yes, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Ye Dongyuan sighed after coming out of the imperial study.
He went home and told Yan'er that the emperor had not agreed to grant her the marriage, and she must have been very upset.
Forget it, let’s not tell her the truth. His Majesty has promised to bring them together anyway.
take it easy.
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Chu Li fell into deep thought when she saw the gorgeous clothes the Queen Mother sent her.
During the Xuefu Festival, all those attending the banquet must wear their best clothes to show respect.
But should she wear such expensive clothes to attend the dinner?
After thinking about it, she returned the gorgeous clothes.
The Queen Mother asked in confusion, "Does the Divine Doctor not like this dress?"
Chu Li explained, "Empress Dowager, today is the Snow Blessing Festival, a festival to pray for a good harvest next year. I am dressed gorgeously to steal the show. What do you think of me wearing a dress as white as snow and a tassel hairpin that looks like a wheat ear tonight?"
The Queen Mother's smile deepened. "Okay, I think it's great."
After Chu Li left, the Empress Dowager suddenly saw a vague light in her eyes.
Her pupils dilated and she could see a little bit more with her eyes.
Tears welled up in Empress Dowager Xuanren's eyes, and Nanny Gui was terrified.
"Empress Dowager, why are you crying again? You must not cry anymore..."
The Empress Dowager cried with joy. She grabbed the nanny's hand and said, "The miracle doctor is my reincarnated benefactor. Her clothes are too plain. Ask the embroiderer to embroider wheat ears on her white dress with gold thread. She must not be neglected at the palace banquet tonight."
"Yes, Queen Mother!"
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Prince Yu's Mansion.
Prince Yu sat in the room with a gloomy face.
The princess comforted him, "Your Majesty, I have heard that His Majesty has released Yuan'er from his confinement for tonight's dinner. Since His Majesty has not punished Yuan'er and still loves him, the throne will definitely remain his."
Prince Yu smashed the porcelain cup violently, startling Princess Yu.
"What does my brother mean by this? He has handed over all the important matters of the court to Jun Ling. Does this mean that he already knows that Jun Ling is his biological son?"
"Your Majesty, no, otherwise His Majesty will definitely take action against Yuan'er and will not let us go. After all, he is Jun Ling's uncle in name, and we are family after all, so it will be easier to use him."
Prince Yu's eyes were dark, "It would be better this way."
"Tonight's banquet is at Yunwu Pavilion, and I plan to get rid of Jun Ling tonight."
Princess Yu was shocked and asked in a low voice, "What is your Majesty going to do?"
"It was a dark and windy night, and Jun Ling slipped and fell from a six-story building. It's normal, right?"
"Doesn't he know martial arts?" Princess Yu was a little worried.
Prince Yu sneered, "Sprinkle some muscle softening powder when you push him down, so he won't be discovered."
Princess Yu also hardened her heart, "Well, since he is blocking our son's way, it's not our fault."
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Yunwu Pavilion overlooks the entire imperial capital.
At the dinner, princes and ministers arrived one after another to attend the banquet.
Ye Hanting was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, the hem of his robe fluttering like flowing clouds when he walked, exuding a cool aura.
He has sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he bears an imposing manner.
As soon as he entered the temple, all eyes were focused on him.
He walked forward without looking around. In a corner of the hall, Chu Li saw Ye Hanting again after many days. Under her veil, a gentle smile appeared at the corner of her lips.
Ye Hanting: The Queen of Great Chu, Chu Li, is here to chase her husband...