Chapter 57: The Empress is not easy to deal with
The ministers of the Great Qi Kingdom clapped their palms in an instant.
The envoys on the side of Beixingguo couldn't wait to jump up and applaud and shout.
Everyone knows that Daqi is a country of female emperors, women are respected, and marrying a daughter is just like marrying a son in Beixing, which is a great shame.
However, Nangong Changming even danced, he did such a big shame, if the Great Qi Kingdom did not accept this request, it would be a little unreasonable, and even had the intention of destroying the alliance between the two countries.
The ministers of the Great Qi Kingdom realized it later, no wonder the prince of Beixing should be so happy, it turned out that there was a trick!
The empress's face was indistinguishable from joy and anger, and even she couldn't say whether she wanted to agree or not, so the empress didn't answer directly, but said an ambiguous word.
"For major matters related to marriage, I still need to consult and discuss with civil and military officials."
Nangong Changming didn't give her a chance to discuss, "Your Majesty, I have had a friendship with the Fifth Imperial Maiden, and the two of us are also in love, and they are in love."
Regarding this dance, I also mentioned it to the five princesses, otherwise how could she choose this time to dance this dance. ”
The ministers below exclaimed, Daqi Kingdom and Beixing Kingdom all showed the same expression, so what Prince Changming asked to marry was the Huangge Imperial Daughter?
The minister of the Great Qi State who learned the truth was not calm.
The minister of Beixingguo is not calm anymore.
However, the reasons for not being calm vary.
The ministers of the Great Qi Kingdom were not calm, because they knew that the five princesses had a period with the prince of Beixing Kingdom in the past, and judging from the words of the prince of Beixing, as well as the songs specially arranged on the spot, and the gimmick specially arranged by Li Qingqing, it does seem that there has been an intersection. Otherwise, how can all this coincidence be explained.
But even so, the prince of Beixingguo should not say it at this time, not because of fame (Daqi women respect the country, and women's reputation is more open), but because the empress clearly said that she would discuss it another day, that is, she was ambiguous about this matter.
The prince of Beixing had to say the choice of the royal woman to marry at this time, obviously because he didn't want to miss it, so the whole thing was subtle.
Therefore, the eyes of the minister of the Great Qi Kingdom suddenly turned deep.
The minister of Beixingguo is not calm, because the prince of Nangong is really ruthless, in order to get another look from his father, he killed his wife with his own hands, and now he has to have a political marriage for the sake of interests. They didn't know who the five princesses were, but recently, the deeds of this princess have caused a sensation throughout the country.
Dare to do everything without money and power, build a sea pond, and take root in the court with ability, if such a skilled and wise woman marries back, then what advantage does the prince have.
Therefore, the faces of some Beixing ministers suddenly turned ugly.
The other part is happy to see it, and it depends on whether the empress of the Great Qi Kingdom will let go or not.
The empress did not speak, but her originally ambiguous attitude had been slightly vetoed.
Originally, she thought, the main purpose of the alliance between the two countries was to exchange secret drawings. It's not impossible to suddenly propose marriage on this basis, she thinks she can try, but now Nangong Changming is anxious to think about this matter, so the empress has to think carefully about whether there is any conspiracy in the middle.
Female Prime Minister Liu Qingfang leaned over and whispered, "Marriage is not a good thing, at least it can ensure the peaceful coexistence of the two countries in the next few years."
What's more, there is no stipulation on who marries and who marries, and all kinds of things can be considered. ”
The female prime minister's words gave the empress a hint, and the empress's eyes instantly brightened, and she slapped her big hand, and touched the table with hints, "Since Prince Changming said that he has known the five emperors of mine for a long time. That should have mentioned Daqi's style and rank from her mouth. Our Daqi has always been respected by women, even if men and women have been equal in recent years, it has not reached the point where the princess is married far away.
It's not as good as ......."
When the empress said this, she paused deliberately, stopped and raised her eyes, and glanced at Nangong Changming coldly.
Nangong Changming knew what she meant, so he didn't answer.
He didn't expect the empress to defend Li Qingqing, according to his understanding of the Daqi royal family a few years ago, isn't it right that the empress hates this empress the most, is it because of her meritorious work in building the sea pond, or is it because she is lukewarm to the five princesses and is all for others to see?
No matter what the reason, Nangong Changming realized that he was afraid that he would not be able to marry someone easily, and if he didn't do it well, he would lose himself, and he didn't want to make a loss-making deal, so he simply bowed and said that he was abrupt just now, and he asked the empress to discuss with the civil and military officials.
However, before he could say his words, the empress made up the unfinished words, "It's better to be like this, anyway, it's better to marry Qin and Jin." Why don't you choose the youngest, most beautiful, and most suitable talented woman from our Great Qi Kingdom to marry you as a concubine? ”
Nangong Changming frowned, the empress was planning to throw the ball to him, without Li Qingqing's marriage, which woman would not be the same?
But Nangong Changming didn't dare to attack, he only realized more and more that a woman who can become the empress of a country really can't be underestimated, after thinking about it, he replied, "I only love the five princesses." This time is not only to form an alliance but also to seek relatives, if it can achieve the good of Qin and Jin, it would be great. If I can't, I don't want to marry a woman casually and get married for the sake of getting married. ”
The ministers of the Great Qi Kingdom have round eyes, heh, good boy, he is quite good at talking!
The eyes of the minister of Beixingguo lit up slightly, well, good prince, you know how to improvise!
The empress scoffed, "Since the prince is also particular about love, shouldn't you ask my fifth emperor if she is equally fond of you." If she doesn't like it, if you insist on marrying, it means that you are married for the sake of marriage.
If this is the case again, then I urge you to consider my proposal. ”
The empress shook her hand and refused to speak, "The prince can consult with the envoys of Beixing, or he can also go to Beixing and discuss with the Emperor of Beixing."
That's the end of today's feast. Dongping, Bo Taichang, the two of you settle down for the food and accommodation of the Beixing Mission! ”
Dongping and Bo Taichang stood up and respected yes.
The empress got up, and was supported by Gonggong Zhou and the female minister to get out of the inn first.
At the staircase, Li Qingqing leaned against the wall, listening to the movement above, and saw the empress slowly coming down.
Li Qingqing's eyes were a little stunned, a little moved, and a little dazed and confused. She wondered if the mother emperor had ever hurt her, whether the words just now were just said out of protection for her, or because she wasn't sure what the purpose of Nangong Changming's sudden proposal was, she said this out of caution?
Li Qingqing came back to her senses, the empress had already gone downstairs, she walked over, bowed, and then stepped aside.
The empress didn't look at her, she went out of the inn directly, got on the phoenix, and the group dispersed.
Later, the Beixingguo delegation went downstairs, Nangong Changming came down, he glanced at Li Qingqing, his eyes were a little sad and a little lingering, as if he was not in love with her.
But Li Qingqing didn't look at him at all, turned around and went to the backyard, where Mama Zhang and Shen Guards came to see off the guests for her.
Li Qingqing, who was sitting in the backyard and looking up at the sky, was unusually calm at the moment, he hadn't seen him for five years, except for the inevitable anger when he saw him again, he really had no love for him. What's more, they weren't in love with each other at the beginning, it has always been her wishful thinking.