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Do you want various supplies?
Sure, if I'm in a good mood, I will trade supplies with you! If I'm not in a good mood, then there's nothing I can do about it. As for the titles and positions in the court, there's no need to give those to me!
That Piao Xue Princess—is she being promised to me? Jiang Han worriedly thought, hoping she wasn't another Lin Qingyue. He said, "If she's interested, let her come to my shop. I want to assess her; I won't say more about it!"
Su Qianxue was taken aback, never expecting Jiang Han to regard noble titles as worthless. After a moment of thought, she replied, "Alright, I will let Piao Xue Princess visit your shop. As for what was said earlier, let’s keep you happy. I will do my utmost to ensure your satisfaction!"
Piao Xue! Come out and greet him!
As the words fell, the Piao Xue Princess, dressed in red finery, stepped out from behind a screen.
In her youthful prime at eighteen, with her luscious red lips and the flame pattern on her forehead, she resembled a creation of the heavens. This was the attire Su Qianxue had prepared for Piao Xue to present to Jiang Han. If Jiang Han agreed, then Piao Xue Princess could appear in the side hall to perform the rites of marriage, hence her elaborate outfit.
Upon seeing Piao Xue Princess in this form, Jiang Han couldn't help but be astonished. He thought to himself that she was far more beautiful than any of the heavily made-up stars of the modern world!
While modern actresses appeared glamorous on the surface, they were often entangled with powerful men behind the scenes, reeking of money. In contrast, Piao Xue Princess exuded a youthful innocence, like a flower shyly about to bloom. She naturally carried an air of nobility and elegance, akin to a rare treasure in this world!
Piao Xue! Greetings!
Afterward, she went to help at his shop.
The Piao Xue Princess approached Jiang Han, softly bowing in greeting.
Su Qianxue, however, slightly lifted her head and revealed a bright expression in her eyes. "Your Highness," she said, "the envoy from the Xia Kingdom is about to arrive. If there is a way to deal with this situation, I hope you can assist me."
Let’s see how things unfold; if you are willing to pay an appropriate price, it might be possible.
In that case, I will take my leave first. Jiang Han clasped his fists in farewell and turned to exit the imperial study.
The Piao Xue Princess glanced back at Su Qianxue, saw her nodding, and then followed Jiang Han out of the palace.
Standing outside the imperial study was Lin Qingyue. Upon seeing Piao Xue Princess trailing behind Jiang Han, like a little follower, jealousy surged within her.
Jiang Han! Jiang Han!
He is clearly my man!
The Emperor actually allowed Princess Piao Xue to accompany Jiang Han, clearly intending to make Jiang Han his son-in-law. How could this be acceptable?
Lin Qingyue watched the two figures disappear into the night, her eyes reddening as she clenched her fists, filled with unwillingness.
"General Lin, His Majesty summons you inside!" a Female Guard announced.
Lin Qingyue returned to the imperial study and bowed to Su Qianxue, unable to help but ask urgently, "May I inquire, Your Majesty, why did Princess Piao Xue leave with Jiang Han?"
Before she could finish her question, Su Qianxue's face flashed with impatience. "General Lin! Jiang Han is not your man. What I choose to do does not require your interference! Do not forget that you and Jiang Han have already annulled your engagement. You have no right to meddle in such matters as his legitimate wife."
"But, Your Majesty!" Lin Qingyue exclaimed anxiously. "Jiang Han and I were once engaged; now he is marrying someone else. How can he not inform me?"
Bang!
Su Qianxue slammed her hand on the table, her voice firm. "General Lin, I have already stated that your engagement with Jiang Han has been annulled! If you had not annulled it, then marrying Princess Piao Xue to Jiang Han would only make her a concubine. Furthermore, I would still need to seek your consent!"
"But your opinion is unnecessary; I do not wish for you to bring this matter up again!"
Lin Qingyue immediately clasped her hands in apology but recalled Jiang Han—how he could catch the Emperor's eye and marry a princess—filling her with immense resentment. He was her man!
Though he was once hers, Lin Qingyue felt powerless against Su Qianxue's directives regarding various matters.
"General Lin, I have spared you for a reason; I trust you understand the purpose behind it. Your Two Hundred Thousand Troops, including the command of Ten Wan Dajun, must be handed over."
Su Qianxue's proud gaze resembled that of a deity looking down upon mortals, allowing no room for opposition.
"Your Majesty!" Lin Qingyue wanted to say something more.
"General Lin, do you think that with your personal guard suffering heavy casualties and the vast Lin family left with only you, you can still control those troops?"
Moreover, Jiang Han would no longer provide you with supplies. Without provisions, how long can you maintain control over Two Hundred Thousand Troops?
Su Qianxue spoke again, "If you hand over one hundred thousand, I can provide the remaining one hundred thousand in supplies."
"If you are willing, then submit to me and join forces against the Langya Prince! The Langya Prince is also your mortal enemy, especially Che Chengyun."
As soon as Che Chengyun's name was mentioned, Lin Qingyue felt as if her heart had been stabbed. Despite her deep reluctance, she could only agree to Su Qianxue's demands.
However, thinking of Che Chengyun, the Heir, made her feel that she had truly misjudged the situation. How could she have chosen this bastard who had slaughtered her entire family and abandoned a man like Jiang Han? This mistake would likely haunt her for a long time.
"Alright, you may leave now! Tomorrow, the envoy from Xia Kingdom will arrive! You must be present at the morning court!"
With a wave of her hand, Su Qianxue signaled for the female guards to escort Lin Qingyue out.
Soon enough, during the morning court, all the Civil and Military Officials had arrived. The Langya Prince glared at Su Qianxue with a dark expression. When he saw Lin Qingyue kneeling before Su Qianxue and handing over command of one hundred thousand troops in exchange for another one hundred thousand in supplies from Su Qianxue, his hatred for Jiang Han intensified.
If it weren't for Jiang Han's interference in choosing Su Qianxue, he would have been in control of fifty thousand troops by now! The throne could very well have been his.
Fortunately, the envoy from Xia Kingdom had arrived. Let’s see how this Little Emperor handles it.
After resolving matters in court, Su Qianxue officially summoned the envoy from Xia Kingdom.
With the voice of the Ceremonial Eunuch announcing, "Welcome the envoy from Xia Kingdom to meet our Great Zhou Empress," three generals clad in golden armor escorted a young girl dressed in palace attire forward.
One of the Jin Jia Jiang Jun clasped his fists and bowed to Su Qianxue. "Your Majesty, this is our Ninth Princess from Xia Kingdom. She will be responsible for all our conditions and requirements during this mission to the Great Zhou Dynasty."
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