Chapter 324: The Court Favors Peace, Not War
Ji Huashang's eyes darkened slightly: "King Di Ran of Beichen."
She trusted Wei Nan and was not afraid that she would tell others.
Wei Nan was stunned when he heard the title of King Beichen: "Why would the prince think of looking for her?"
Ji Huashang sat in front of the table with a cold expression.
"The Queen of Beichen is in a high position and has great power. You have also heard about the matter of the bride robbery. Even my mother has to respect her. If she asks, my mother will definitely agree."
"Besides, Xue'er also likes her. Although Di Ran is not a good match, we have no choice but to do so under the current circumstances."
Wei Nan frowned: "So, the prince wants Prince Beichen to marry the third prince?"
"And His Majesty will certainly give in out of respect for Prince Beichen and replace him with another prince."
"But will King Beichen agree?"
Ji Huashang frowned slightly, and said in a cold voice: "I have discussed this matter with Queen Beichen, but she refused."
"It is said that the King of Beichen dotes on the unmarried prince, but now he rejects the noble prince for a powerless and sickly girl. It can be seen that the King of Beichen is also an infatuated person."
Wei Nan waved his folding fan, a trace of admiration flashed across his eyes, and sighed.
Ji Huashang looked dazed, and couldn't help but think of the care and love that King Beichen had shown her cousin on the day they went boating on the lake.
It was an attitude she had never seen before, so gentle, so affectionate, as if that person was the treasure she would hold in her hands for the rest of her life and no one could interfere.
But in her attitude towards other people, she was so cold, so inhumane that it made people feel chilled.
Only when dealing with his cousin would he restrain his biting coldness and become as gentle as the wind.
Ji Huashang's eyes were deep and complicated, and she sighed: "That person's heart is too cold, Xue'er...can't control him."
It is a blessing for my cousin to have such a wife.
Xue'er and King Beichen are not destined to be together.
Wei Nan also agreed with Ji Huashang's words. She had also seen King Beichen from afar once, and that man gave her a feeling of being powerful and dangerous.
She also wondered what kind of man would be worthy of that person.
But I never thought that such a powerful man would fall in love with the notorious eldest son of Prince Zhan's Mansion.
It's really strange.
What charm does Ji Yunxie have that could earn him such love?
Not only her, but also the major families in Beijing were confused. Wei Nan smiled and shook his head, regained his mind, tapped the folding fan in his palm, and returned to the original topic.
"Is there no room for maneuver in this matter?"
Ji Huashang's eyes were dark. "The marriage is a matter of great importance. Unless Prince Beichen speaks up, it will be difficult for the Queen Mother to change her mind."
"Ah~"
Wei Nan sighed and said, "If we had sent troops to eliminate the Zang Rong, the Eastern Zhou would not be so passive. Every year, they have to give them silk, beauties, and countless jewels, which has really whetted their appetite."
"If this continues, it will be like raising a tiger to cause trouble. We have to be on guard."
Ji Huashang narrowed her eyes slightly and said in a deep voice: "The Queen Mother has always pursued stability, and most of the court officials advocate peace. Although my Eastern Zhou has strong soldiers and horses, the national strength has gradually weakened over the years. If we really fight, the outcome is uncertain."
"Furthermore, once a war breaks out, it will inevitably cost the people money and manpower, and the people will be displaced. This is something the king does not want to see."
Wei Nan's tone was slightly heavy: "So, is the marriage of the Third Prince inevitable?"
The court officials are weak and Your Majesty is suspicious and unwilling to give up power.
Defend the city and seek only temporary peace.
How sad it is that the safety of a country has to be saved by sacrificing the marriage of a prince?
Ji Huashang was silent.
Did she ever want her own brother to marry?
But what's the use if she doesn't want to?
Can she send troops without the Queen Mother's order?
Can all the civil and military officials in the court support the war?
To mobilize the army selfishly is tantamount to treason.
Once she did so, she would drag Xue'er and her father into the water, and even the entire Right Prime Minister's Mansion would be in disaster because of her actions.
She can't do this.
I can't stop it either.
Ji Huashang looked out the window, feeling bitter.
Xueer, I'm sorry, I can't help you.
(End of this chapter)
