Chapter 660: Marriage (4)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The white cat on Gu Yanfei’s knee looked at the two of them in confusion. It kicked its hind legs and jumped down from her knee, running happily to chase after the butterflies again.
“Meow!”
The two of them sat in the garden and watched as the cat pounced on the butterfly. Occasionally, they would even comment.
After an unknown period of time, the green-robed woman named Ruo Su returned with a black cat.
“Your Highness, Kang Wang has already agreed to the marriage,” Ruo Su reported with a cupped fist.
Feng Yang was drinking tea. When she heard that, her eyebrows twitched. She looked at Gu Yanfei with a faint smile. The two of them didn’t say a word, except for the white cat that meowed.
Ruo Su organized her thoughts and continued in an orderly manner, “Kang Wang told His Majesty that he already has a main concubine. If Princess Ximing is willing to be a secondary concubine, he will agree.”
“Then the envoy from the State of Yue praised Kang Wang’s deep feelings and expressed that the Third Prince of Baili had already written to present this matter to the Sage. Princess Ximing feels that Kang Wang is a person who values trust and promises and is willing to be a secondary concubine.”
Her tone was emotionless. It was just a statement.
Feng Yang put down the teacup and said calmly, “Very good.”
Gu Yanfei casually played with a peony flower that had been cut off by Feng Yang. She spun it, and the layers of petals trembled slightly, looking beautiful.
She smiled, her eyes shining.
It was indeed very good.
The news of Kang Wang agreeing to the marriage between the two countries spread throughout the capital in just half a day. This news shocked the entire capital and made those families heave a sigh of relief.
This was really good news that overjoyed them.
That evening, Yuan Zhe, Wang Kangyin, Pei Wenrui, and the others gathered in Xiao Shoufu’s residence, all of them glowing.
“Kang Wang finally listened to our advice this time.” Xiao Shoufu, who was sitting in the front seat, stroked his beard and sighed. It was difficult to hide the smugness in his eyes, and he looked gratified.
Wang Kangyin and the others nodded with smiles on their faces. The gloom that had lingered in their hearts for a month was swept away.
The atmosphere in the hall relaxed.
Previously, Kang Wang ignored their objections and risked breaking off relations with them to marry Li Yunrong. This matter made all the aristocratic families hold their breaths, but they didn’t want to lower their heads to Kang Wang.
He didn’t expect that after more than a month, Kang Wang would actually still admit defeat.
The Minister of Revenue, Wang Kangyin, shook his sleeves and said tactfully, “Kang Wang still knows that the big picture is more important… There aren’t many days left.”
“Yeah.” Another person sighed meaningfully.
Everyone exchanged tacit looks.
In fact, they had long guessed it in private. Kang Wang probably finally knew to panic.
After the imperial mausoleum sacrifice in a few days, the Emperor would officially hold the Crown Prince Registration Ceremony for the Eldest Prince. At that time, the Eldest Prince would be the legitimate Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince was the heir of the country and also the foundation of the country. He couldn’t be abolished for no reason.
Back then, after the late Emperor ascended the throne, the ministers invited the late Emperor to confer him the title of Crown Prince according to Emperor Taizu’s will. The late Emperor dragged it out for a few years, but in the end, he didn’t dare go against Emperor Taizu’s will. With reluctance, he issued an edict to designate the heir to the throne.
This matter became the greatest regret of the previous Emperor for more than ten years. Even until his death, the previous Emperor didn’t find an opportunity to cripple this Crown Prince.
If he officially appointed a Crown Prince today, it would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens for Kang Wang to ascend. Unless the Emperor and Chu Yi both died, then the next heir to the throne might land on Kang Wang.
There wasn’t much time left.
“It’s all thanks to Xiao Shoufu’s bitter persuasion.” Yuan Zhe, who was wearing a green shirt, elegantly stroked his sleeve and smiled.. “That’s why Kang Wang changed his mind!”