Chapter 117 Inside Cangling City
Chapter 117 Inside Cangling City
Chapter 121 Inside Cangling City
While Su Qin was stirring up trouble in the Dayong Dynasty, in Cangling City...
"My lord, those three princesses are here again."
Su Ye, Xun Huo, Gao Ying, Li Shanchang, and others sat upright in the bright and spacious council hall, overwhelmed by the mountain of documents and paperwork.
They sometimes frowned, sometimes wrote furiously, as they discussed Cangzhou's internal affairs in the government affairs hall.
A drunkard, reeking of alcohol, walked in carrying a gourd of wine, grinning as he spoke.
Upon hearing this, Su Ye immediately felt a headache coming on.
These three princesses were indeed all extraordinary, each with their own unique strengths.
For an ordinary person, being able to marry one and even get a glimpse of her beauty would be a blessing.
It's like their ancestors' graves were emitting auspicious smoke.
But what exactly are Su Ye and the others doing right now?
He secretly supported the Yellow Turban Rebellion; seized the Dongning and Dongling passes, and carved up two states in the east; he held military power and attacked neighboring countries at will.
They also planned to take advantage of the situation when the Daqian and Taiping Sect Yellow Turban Rebellion were both weakened.
They went directly west through the Dongning and Dongling passes, delivering a decisive blow to the Great Qian Dynasty.
In this situation, it's obvious they're heading straight for the ancestral tombs of the Daqian royal family's Lao Si clan.
How will Su Ye face these three princesses after marrying them?
Previously, for the benefit of the two states in the East, Su Ye had actually considered the matter of a marriage alliance with them.
But every time he thought about what he would have to do, he felt a strange pressure when facing the three princesses.
"Oh dear, this is really a headache."
Su Ye put down his official duties, rubbed his temples, and said with a wry smile, "These three princesses are all of noble birth, and each one is quite good."
"But if we marry them and they find out about our plans for the Great Qian Dynasty, they'll cause a huge uproar."
Su Ye looked at the senior officials below him with a somewhat helpless expression.
"But we can't keep dragging this on like this."
"After all, the matter of marriage alliances concerns the nation's overall interests, so we must come up with a foolproof plan."
"If we keep dragging this out, wouldn't it be obvious that we have something to hide?"
Guo Jia, who had just entered, let out a burp and said...
"Fengxiao, go out and deal with those three princesses. Tell them I'm dealing with urgent government affairs and can't leave right now."
"Let's think of a better way to resolve this matter."
After a moment of contemplation, the lord addressed Guo Jia, who was somewhat drunk.
Guo Jia accepted the order and left, staggering as he departed the council hall.
Su Ye was left sitting at the desk, lost in thought.
"My lord doesn't really need to be troubled like this."
Xun Huo, who was concentrating on handling government affairs, raised his head at some point and smiled at Su Ye.
"Oh, Wenruo, do you have any brilliant plan?"
Seeing Xun Huo's bright eyes, Su Ye's eyes flashed, and he asked expectantly.
"My lord, there is no need to worry too much."
"Although marrying these three princesses will bring some trouble, it is not entirely a bad thing."
Su Ye frowned, looking at Xun Huo with a puzzled expression, waiting for him to continue.
"After our lord, representing the two eastern states, arranges marriages with these three princesses, we will gain a righteous cause."
"This will not only strengthen our ties with the Great Qian Dynasty, but also provide us with strong support at crucial moments in our future plans."
Looking at Su Ye's expression, Xun Huo smiled slightly and said slowly.
Su Ye raised an eyebrow, having some guesses about what Xun Huo was about to say.
"Although the Great Qian Dynasty is powerful now, countless people, including us, are plotting behind the scenes, and no one can predict what will happen in the future."
"If the dynasty were to fall one day, we could then legitimately use the princess's name."
"From the west to Dongning, we forcefully enter the Central Region!"
"At that time, we will not only have a legitimate bloodline, but also a just cause to unify the Great Qian Dynasty."
Sure enough, Xun changed the subject and explained further.
"At that time, we will be the sole legitimate rulers of the Great Qian Dynasty, ordered to suppress the traitors!"
As Su Ye listened to Xun Huo's unhurried words, a bright light flashed in his eyes.
He saw a new possibility: in this era full of uncertainties, marrying these three princesses might actually bring him unexpected benefits.
Meanwhile, in a courtyard not far from Su Ye and the others, the three princesses of Si Luoying came to see Su Ye again.
The three princesses each possessed their own unique charm: one was as fiery as fire, the other as aloof as ice, and the other as lively as the wind.
Their arrival brought a touch of liveliness and noise to the peaceful courtyard.
Si Luoying and the other two had been in Cangling City for several days, but they hadn't had a chance to have a detailed talk with Su Ye.
Su Ye always found an excuse to refuse.
Therefore, after waiting for a long time without seeing Su Ye's figure, he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.
Their purpose in coming here was not only for a marriage alliance, but also to investigate the true nature of this prince and see if he was as rebellious as rumored.
Just then, the courtyard gate creaked open, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted out.
Guo Jia staggered in, reeking of alcohol, but his eyes shone with a clear light.
He looked somewhat disheveled, but the carefree and unrestrained air he exuded made the princesses present take notice.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry to have kept the three princesses waiting."
Guo Jia hiccuped and said with a smile, "However, the three princesses need not worry. My lord is currently dealing with an important matter and will arrive shortly."
Upon hearing this, Si Luoying and the other two felt somewhat dissatisfied, but they couldn't show it.
They exchanged a glance and decided to wait and see.
Guo Jia, who appeared drunk on the surface, secretly found it amusing.
He was well aware of the three princesses' intentions and thoughts.
But there was no other way; his lord was still struggling with the decision, so he had to step in temporarily and keep these young ladies in check.
After all, the Great Qian Dynasty is still standing strong, and as a princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, Cangzhou cannot afford to neglect her.
He first walked to the stone table, picked up a jar of wine, took a big gulp, then wiped his mouth and said, "Princesses have come from afar, why not try this fine wine specially made in Cangzhou?"
As he spoke, he picked up another unopened wine pot and poured a cup for each of the three princesses.
The three princesses looked at each other, each with some hesitation in their hearts.
Seeing Guo Jia's generous and unrestrained manner, they were not to be outdone and all raised their wine cups to drink it all in one gulp.
"Truly a heroine among women!"
"The princesses are not only exceptionally beautiful, but their alcohol tolerance is also astonishing; it's truly admirable!"
Guo Jia was delighted to see that the three princesses were not at all pretentious and laughed heartily.
His words left the princesses both amused and exasperated.
But for some reason, they didn't feel offended at all in front of this drunkard.
For the rest of the time, Guo Jia chatted with the three princesses.
Sometimes he would speak eloquently about the state of the world, and sometimes he would recount interesting stories from the common people; sometimes he would quote classical texts to discuss the past and present, and sometimes he would angrily criticize current affairs.
His every word seemed to possess boundless magic, always managing to steer the conversation away from the topic of marriage when the three women brought it up, diverting their attention.
This really cost Guo Jia his life.
After all, these three are his future mistresses.
He couldn't be as flirtatious as the women who frequented brothels.
We also have to take care of the feelings of these three people.
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