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After that incident, in the following days, there were always doctor s going to Changming Palace to treat An ling-Yao's body. After several visits, An ling-Yao began to feel annoyed, so she told Xuanyuan Yi that her body was no longer in serious condition. Xuanyuan Yi responded, "How can this be? You can't just decide for yourself. I need to go ask the physician before making any plans!" After speaking, he instructed the palace attendant to quickly bring the physician. The attendant took the order and hurried off in the direction of the physician's office.
When the physician arrived and was about to bow, Xuanyuan Yi stopped him and urgently said, "Never mind the formalities for now. Get up first. I ask you, has Princess Changle's health completely recovered?" Upon hearing Xuanyuan Yi's question, the physician quickly stood up and respectfully replied, "Prince, the princess's cold has indeed recovered. However, the princess's body is relatively weak, and she will need to recuperate for several more days."
Just as Xuanyuan Yi was about to ask for more details, a eunuch arrived and reported, "Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence in the study to discuss the arrangements for the Empress Dowager's birthday in ten days."
Xuanyuan Yi remained unchanged and calmly replied, "I understand. Do you have any other matters to attend to? If not, you may leave."
The eunuch turned to An ling-Yao and said, " Princess Changle, the Empress Dowager insists that you must attend her birthday celebration in ten days. She also mentioned that you will have the opportunity to say anything you want to her at that time. She emphasized that it will be a one-time opportunity, and if you don't speak up then, you won't have another chance."
Upon hearing this, An ling-Yao's eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on her face. Seeing An ling-Yao so happy, Xuanyuan Yi thought of what she had been longing for, and the smile on his face disappeared without a trace. So he poured cold water on her, "You shouldn't be too happy too soon. The Empress Dowager only said you can speak, but she may not necessarily agree to it."
Upon hearing Xuanyuan Yi's words, An ling-Yao calmed down. After careful consideration, her mood plummeted, and she kept murmuring, "What should I do? I don't want to marry those emperors and nobles."
As Xuanyuan Yi was close to An ling-Yao, he happened to overhear her whisper. He thought to himself, "So, the reason you sought an audience with the Empress Dowager was for this matter. Don't worry, I won't let you marry anyone else."
In her heart, she thought so, but Xuanyuan Yi pretended not to hear An ling-Yao's words, deliberately tapped her head and joked, "What are you thinking so seriously? Are you thinking about asking the Empress Grandmother for some good rewards later?"
Because she was tapped, An ling-Yao looked at Xuanyuan Yi and complained, "You and your jinx. I will definitely succeed this time."
"Alright, alright, you will definitely succeed. Since you're okay, I'll leave then." After saying that, he pulled the doctor and left Changming Palace.
Time always disappears quietly without knowing it. The time for the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet is coming soon.
Changming Palace
An ling-Yao picked clothes while asking Qingwu, " Qingwu, do you think it's okay for us to wear this red sable coat? Will it be too embarrassing?"
Qingwu shook his head, "No, Princess, you will look great in this dress, it perfectly matches the Queen Mother's birthday banquet."
An ling-Yao nodded, "Okay, let's go then."
At the banquet, as soon as An ling-Yao arrived, she was stopped by a beautifully dressed girl. Upon closer inspection, she realized it was Zhou Xin, the daughter of Duke Ding.
An ling-Yao didn't seem annoyed, and calmly asked, "It seems that I don't know Miss Zhou. May I ask what Miss Zhou's intention is in doing this?"
Zhou Xin had an aggressive tone, "It's nothing. I just heard that you've been getting close to brother Yi recently. I advise you, brother Yi will only be with me. You shouldn't have any delusions."
Upon hearing Zhou Xin's words, An ling-Yao couldn't help but sneer, "I've never thought about this issue. If you can persuade the Crown Prince to leave, then that would be your ability."
Coincidentally, when An ling-Yao said these words, Xuanyuan Yi happened to pass by the two of them, and he happened to hear their conversation clearly. When Zhou Xin saw Xuanyuan Yi passing by, she immediately changed her expression, and with a delicate appearance, she leaned on Grand Tutor Yi, saying, " brother Yi, you heard what she just said, right?" Xuanyuan Yi didn't say anything, just took a step back to avoid Zhou Xin. He didn't even look at them, and walked past them expressionlessly.
Zhou Xin saw Xuanyuan Yi's expression and was stunned for a moment. Meanwhile, An ling-Yao, seeing that Zhou Xin was no longer bothering her, went straight ahead and shook off Zhou Xin.
As the time arrived, everyone gradually began to take their seats. At the table, the Emperor of Qian State first offered a toast to the Empress Dowager, and then everyone raised their glasses and spoke out their well-prepared wishes. Seeing this, the Emperor of Qian State was greatly pleased and immediately announced some good news: the Crown Prince will marry Princess Changle next year after his coming-of-age ceremony, and the wedding will be held on an auspicious day.
As this news spread, the whole room was in an uproar, with everyone discussing it. When An ling-Yao heard this news, she was stunned and looked at Xuanyuan Yi with a puzzled expression. Xuanyuan Yi then made a gesture to her, probably meaning "I will help you."
Upon seeing Xuanyuan Yi's expression, An ling-Yao suddenly understood. It turned out that he had heard everything she said that day. Upon hearing this news, the crowd was in an uproar, and discussions broke out. Just then, an unexpected event occurred. Zhou Xin suddenly stood up and shouted, "I disagree, I strongly oppose this marriage."
The courtiers who were originally attending the banquet were still immersed in the shock of the crown prince's upcoming marriage. Suddenly, Zhou Xin stood up and shouted, immediately bringing everyone back to their senses. Duke Ding was shocked and quickly knelt before Emperor Wu and the Empress Dowager, apologizing and taking the blame for his daughter's disrespectful behavior. He then pulled Zhou Xin's skirt, signaling her to kneel and apologize.
Zhou Xin broke free from her father's grasp and said, "I did not speak out of turn. I simply do not agree with that girl marrying brother Yi. Only I am worthy of brother Yi."
Upon hearing Zhou Xin's words, Emperor Wu became furious, saying, "How dare you! Changle is a distinguished guest of our country, and yet you dare to criticize her. If this gets out, what face will Great Qian Dynasty have? Guards, take her away and execute her by caning!"
Upon hearing Emperor Wu's words, Duke Ding panicked and repeatedly kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, spare me, spare me..."
At this point, the Empress Dowager spoke slowly, saying, "Alright, this was just a child's joke, why take it seriously? Enough, you may all rise. Enough, I am tired, you may all disperse."
With the Empress Dowager's words, the banquet ended in a lackluster manner. The officials all returned to their respective homes. On the way, Duke Ding angrily rebuked Zhou Xin, "My dear daughter, you almost lost your life just now. Don't you know? Although the noblewomen in the harem do not like Princess Changle, they dare not do anything due to the Emperor's fondness for her. And this time, the marriage between the Crown Prince and Princess Changle is certainly the Emperor's decision. By speaking out against it, aren't you opposing the Emperor's will?"
Zhou Xin heard his father's words and didn't dare to argue back. He could only mutter quietly, "But the proton is not worthy of brother Yi."
Duke Ding became furious at the words, "Shut up, you have no right to criticize the princess." With that, he grabbed Zhou Xin and walked away.
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