mtl008 Chapter 401 Marriage
Chapter 401 Marriage
Wu Weiwei naturally wanted to cooperate with the Western Liang Kingdom.
However, today is clearly not a good day to discuss business.
Hearing her words, Shao Zhan realized that he had overreacted.
However, since this matter concerned his mother, he was indeed not calm enough.
"Master Wu, please forgive my rudeness just now. I will definitely pay a visit to apologize another day!"
Shao Zhan clasped his hands in apology.
Wu Weiwei smiled and nodded. From the change in the title given to the Crown Prince of Xiliang, she knew that she had probably touched a nerve with him.
But so what?
As long as she is in this world, she will always find the answer.
Wu Weiwei followed the path and walked out of the Imperial Garden.
Unexpectedly, he was bumped into by a palace maid who was walking hurriedly as he crossed the intersection.
"Ouch!"
The palace maid exclaimed in surprise.
Upon looking up and seeing it was Wu Weiwei, she was so frightened that she immediately knelt down.
"Please forgive me, sir..."
Wu Weiwei was a royal merchant appointed by the emperor, so the palace maids naturally knew her.
Seeing her hands red and swollen from being scalded by hot tea, Wu Weiwei couldn't bear it and said, "Your hands..."
The little palace maid quickly hid her hands behind her back, saying, "It's alright, it will be fine in a while!"
Judging from her tone, it seems like she encounters this kind of thing often?
However, since she said it was nothing, Wu Weiwei naturally wouldn't meddle in other people's business.
Seeing her hurrying forward, Lingfu behind her asked in confusion, "Miss, I think her expression is a bit strange..."
Wu Weiwei looked up.
Judging from the direction the little palace maid walked, that was the place where the Empress was entertaining the ladies and noblewomen today, but it seemed to have nothing to do with her.
"Let's go!"
However, just as she reached the palace gate, she saw a young eunuch hurrying towards her.
"Master Wu, please wait a moment!"
Looking at the young eunuch in front of her, Wu Weiwei asked in confusion, "Who are you?"
"This servant works in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. His Majesty has something to discuss and requests your presence in the hall..."
"emperor?"
Wu Weiwei frowned.
The Emperor left the palace banquet an hour ago due to fatigue, so why would he be looking for her now?
"Master Wu, do you not trust my status as a servant?"
Under Wu Weiwei's gaze, the little eunuch showed her the plaque at her waist, which read "Hall of Mental Cultivation".
Seeing him prove his identity, Wu Weiwei finally put her doubts to rest.
"Sir, please lead the way!"
In a secluded hall separated from Qiyun Hall, a handsome man was seen looking at the young eunuch.
"What about people?"
"Sir, Qiuling has already made the arrangements, and I believe she will be here soon!"
After leaving the Imperial Garden, Liu Shuning walked resentfully toward Qiyun Palace, where everyone was admiring the moon.
That bitch Wu Weiwei, she'll get her sooner or later!
However, before she could take a few steps, a dark figure appeared behind her, knocked her unconscious, and carried her away.
The Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Emperor Mingcheng looked at Wu Weiwei kneeling below the stage.
"Lady Wu, I have summoned you here because I have something to announce to you..."
Wu Weiwei looked up, her eyes filled with doubt.
Declaration?
Does this mean the emperor has already made a decision on the matter and is merely informing her?
At this moment, Wu Weiwei felt a little panicked.
Emperor Mingcheng gestured to Eunuch Wei, who then said, "The Western Liang Kingdom's visit to the Great Wei court this time has impure motives. His Majesty hopes that you, Master Wu, can share His Majesty's burdens and, as a princess, form a marriage alliance with the Western Liang Kingdom..."
Wu Weiwei was stunned for a long time after hearing what Eunuch Wei said.
The emperor, he actually wants me to marry into a foreign land?
After waiting for a long time without receiving a response from Wu Weiwei, Emperor Mingcheng frowned.
Seeing the emperor's displeasure, Eunuch Wei quickly said, "Madam Wu, the emperor has bestowed upon you the title of princess for a political marriage. Why don't you kneel down and show your gratitude?"
Seeing her standing there dumbfounded, Eunuch Wei immediately shouted at her.
Startled by his stern rebuke, Wu Weiwei finally came to her senses. Despite her resentment, she had no choice but to kneel down and express her gratitude, saying, "This humble woman kowtows to thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
Just as Wu Weiwei was about to leave the Hall of Mental Cultivation, a young eunuch hurriedly ran in.
"Your Majesty, a scandal has just occurred in Qiyun Palace. The daughter of Grand Tutor Liu has been having an affair with the young Marquis of Ping Le Prefecture..."
Upon hearing the eunuch's report, Emperor Mingcheng was furious.
It's that brat again.
It turned out that he had a soft heart and couldn't resist Princess Changning's pleas to let the troublemaker from the Ping Le family return to the capital. He never expected that Zhu Dadan would cause such a huge mess as soon as he returned. This…
Emperor Cheng glared at the young eunuch.
"What did the Empress say about this matter?"
"Your Majesty, the Empress wishes for the young Marquis to apologize to the Liu family tomorrow, and to take responsibility for the reputation of Miss Liu!"
Hearing the young eunuch's words, Emperor Mingcheng's expression relaxed somewhat.
The Empress's actions were likely an attempt to curry favor with herself.
But I'm afraid Lu Hanting might not be convinced.
After all, he had already bestowed this young lady of the Liu family upon Lu Hanting. Now that Dan'er has snatched his fiancée, wouldn't this cause him displeasure?
Just as Emperor Mingcheng was frowning, wondering how to properly handle this matter, a palace attendant announced: "Your Majesty, Commander Lu has important matters to discuss with you!"
Emperor Mingcheng glanced at Wu Weiwei beside him, but at this moment he could no longer pay attention to her.
With a wave of his hand, he commanded, "Summon him to an audience!"
Soon, Lu Hanting walked in.
He was somewhat surprised to see Wu Weiwei standing in the main hall.
"Your Majesty, this humble subject greets you! Long live the Emperor!"
"Get up!"
Emperor Mingcheng looked at Lu Hanting. Could this be because of what happened at Qiyun Palace?
"My dear minister, have you come here today with something to report?"
Lu Hanting looked up and glanced at Wu Weiwei.
"Your Majesty, the matter I wish to report should not be discussed with outsiders present..."
Following his gaze, Emperor Mingcheng looked at Wu Weiwei standing to the side.
"Master Wu, you should go back and prepare well for what I just told you."
"I will send Eunuch Wei to your residence to deliver the imperial decree shortly. You may leave now!"
Emperor Mingcheng's words made Wu Weiwei's face turn pale again; it seemed that the emperor had already made the decision for her.
Regardless, let's leave the palace first.
Wu Weiwei lowered her eyes and said calmly, "This humble woman obeys!"
Looking at Wu Weiwei's feigned composure, Lu Hanting's heart was in turmoil.
He had heard earlier that the emperor intended to select someone to go and make peace with the Western Liang Kingdom through marriage. Could it be that he had chosen Wei'er?
After Wu Weiwei left, Emperor Mingcheng looked at Lu Hanting.
"My dear minister, there are no outsiders here. Speak your mind!"
Le'an County.
The eldest princess held the intelligence report handed to her by Ling Chu, and upon seeing what was written on it, she was greatly shocked.
"Lingchu, are you sure she has a porcelain doll like Yan'er?"
Ling Chu nodded.
"Your Highness, your subordinates have investigated and confirmed that Wu Weiwei does indeed possess a porcelain doll-like keepsake, just like Princess Yan'er."
Furthermore, I discovered that the porcelain doll in her hand was made by the same person as the one you gave to your subordinate, and it bears the title of your prefecture, Princess…”
Hearing this?
Then the eldest princess appeared solemn.
In other words, Wu Weiwei is actually her biological daughter, the offspring of her and the prince consort.