Traveling through the millennium: creating a prosperous dynasty with you

Xu Zhen hurriedly comforted her, "Ling'er, you don't have to worry too much. Just listen to the truest voice deep in your heart. As for those complicated and trivial matters, just leave them to us." Hearing this, An Ling'er's mood calmed down a little.

She responded softly: "Yes, I have understood. Thank you, my brother and sister-in-law, for your care and understanding."

Afterwards, An Chen and Xu Zhen carefully planned and arranged for An Ling'er to meet with the Prince of Dongyi in the magnificent imperial palace garden.

The Prince of Dongyi has sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and an imposing bearing. His every move exudes an otherworldly elegance.

However, even when faced with such an elegant and outstanding Prince of Dongyi, An Ling'er's heart was still filled with complex conflicting emotions and struggles.

The Prince of Dongyi openly expressed his sincere and deep love to An Ling'er, and solemnly promised to devote his entire life to protecting her.

An Linger listened quietly to the words of the Dongyi Crown Prince, and an indescribable feeling of emotion welled up in her heart. However, at the same time, her mood became more and more entangled. She knew that she was not without feelings for the Dongyi Crown Prince, but as a princess, she shouldered too many responsibilities and concerns.

The Emperor's uncle had postponed the proposal of the Dongyi Crown Prince for more than a month, which made An Ling'er wonder why. She secretly wondered if the Emperor's uncle had other plans for her.

After all, as a member of the royal family, one often has no choice. In previous generations, many princesses and princesses were forced to embark on the road of marriage to maintain the peace and stability of the country.

Now, An Ling'er was the only unmarried woman in the royal family. Brother Chen had just successfully conquered West Shu and established it as a prefecture city of Anguo. It was after receiving this victory news that the emperor's uncle told her about the proposal of the prince of Dongyi and said that he would wait for Brother Chen to return before making a decision.

I heard that there was another royal family member in Western Shu who preferred to go out to do business, so he escaped the disaster by luck.

An Ling'er thought to herself that she was also very smart. She guessed that the emperor's uncle might be planning to marry her to that Western Shu nobleman in order to appease the noble forces of Western Shu and avoid causing trouble again. Thinking of this, An Ling'er couldn't help but feel heavy in her heart.

Just as An Ling'er was hesitant and struggling, the Crown Prince of Dongyi gently reached out his hand, slowly held her slightly trembling hand, and whispered softly: "Ling'er, although I don't know what kind of worries you have in your heart, I am willing to walk side by side with you and face all difficulties and obstacles together. Even if the future is uncertain and full of thorns, I will still guard you unwaveringly. So, please be honest and tell me what you are worried about?"

An Linger raised her head slightly, staring into the affectionate eyes of the Dongyi Crown Prince, and the originally solid defense line in her heart gradually began to crack. After a fierce ideological struggle, she finally mustered up the courage, nodded slightly, and responded: "Okay, I choose to trust you. The emperor uncle has never agreed to your marriage proposal. Do you plan to send me to Xishu to stabilize the former royal family?"

The Dongyi Crown Prince looked increasingly nervous, and asked hurriedly, "Why do you have such thoughts? The Western Shu Dynasty has long been destroyed, so why would they send you there again?"

An Linger calmed down a bit and continued to explain: "As far as I know, there is still a survivor in the royal family. This person is good at business and has many followers. If he is unwilling to become a slave of a fallen country and tries to revive the glory of Western Shu, how should we deal with him?"

The Crown Prince of Dongyi frowned and asked, "Could it be that Ling'er is worried only about this matter?"

An Ling'er opened her red lips and said, "Well, that's the main reason. The Emperor's uncle and my brothers have always taken good care of Ling'er. If one day they need Ling'er, I'm afraid, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to refuse."

The Crown Prince of Dongyi quickly comforted her, "Silly Ling'er, you worry too much! With the Goddess personally taking action, this kind of thing will never happen, and she will not let you sacrifice your own happiness in exchange for the peace of the country."

An Ling'er blinked her big, lively eyes and asked, "Really?"

The Dongyi prince said confidently, "Of course it's true! Haven't they returned? Instead of making random guesses here, why not go and ask them directly?"

An Ling'er looked embarrassed and whispered, "I don't dare to ask."

The Dongyi prince was very puzzled and asked, "Why?"

An Linger bit her lip and hesitated for a moment before speaking: "I heard that the envoys from Nanzhao are going to establish an embassy in the capital. Do you know who the new crown prince of Nanzhao is?"

The Dongyi Crown Prince scratched his head and replied helplessly: "You also know that in the past month or so, apart from dealing with Dongyi's affairs, I have spent the rest of my time missing you. How can I have the leisure to pay attention to other things?"

An Ling'er's cheeks flushed, and she said coquettishly, "Stop talking nonsense! Who cares if you miss me?"

The Prince of Dongyi patted his lips and chuckled, "Haha, I just can't help but let my imagination run wild. Ling'er, tell me who exactly is the Prince of Nanzhao?"

An Linger blinked and smiled playfully, "You also know this person, guess who he is?"

The Dongyi Crown Prince looked suspicious and scratched his head, "Aren't the people we know all in the capital? How can I know someone from Nanzhao?"

An Linger chuckled and said mysteriously: "Hey, not only do you know him, but you are also very familiar with him!"

The Crown Prince of Dongyi was completely confused. He thought hard and went through all the people he had met in the capital one by one in his mind. Suddenly, a figure flashed by. He widened his eyes and said in disbelief, "Could it be the Sect Master?"

An Ling'er nodded slightly and asked with a smile: "Have you seen him in the past month?"

The Crown Prince of Dongyi frowned slightly and recalled, "I have indeed never seen him. I heard that he was busy at the construction site."

An Linger: "Even if they are busy at the construction site, they always have time to return to Beijing. After Brother Chen and the Queen's wife came back last time, the Sect Master went out with them. At first, I thought they were going to do other business. After all, the Sect Master is busy with affairs on weekdays, and it is common for him to run around. However, later I heard an astonishing news - the war in Western Shu has started! It was not until then that I suddenly realized that their destination was Western Shu. When the Emperor's uncle entertained the envoys from Nanzhao, he mentioned this matter inadvertently. This is not a secret and it quickly spread throughout the capital. My father also told me the news. What shocked me even more was that the current prince of Nanzhao is actually our Sect Master!"

The Dongyi prince's eyes widened in disbelief. He never expected that the sect leader actually had such a prominent identity!

"Then Ling'er, what are you going to do?" asked the Prince of Dongyi worriedly.

An Ling'er bit her lips tightly, her eyes revealing a trace of confusion and helplessness, "I don't know... I really don't want to cause any trouble to anyone because of my identity. Besides, I don't know whether the emperor's uncle will let me go to marry..." Her voice became lower and lower, as if filled with endless worries.

The Crown Prince of Dongyi held An Ling'er's hand tightly and said solemnly: "No matter what, I must marry you. Although the Sect Master is handsome, has good character and talents, I will never give up the person I love."

An Ling'er looked worried and said softly, "I wanted to ask Uncle Huang about this, but I was afraid that he would ask me to make a decision. It's hard for me to commit to either of them."

The Crown Prince of Dongyi comforted him, "Now that Anguo is strong, how dare the surrounding countries easily offend? Ling'er, don't make random guesses. Let's go straight to see the emperor and ask if everything is okay. I'm really distressed to see you getting thinner and thinner these days."

An Ling'er gazed at the Prince of Dongyi with emotion, with crystal tears sparkling in her eyes.

"Thank you, I will think about it carefully..."

An Linger nodded slightly, and the Prince of Dongyi felt relieved. The two of them were in the Imperial Garden at this time, not far from the Emperor's study, and they immediately decided to go there to seek a solution.

An Chen and Xu Zhen were in the imperial study at the moment, discussing government affairs with the emperor and King Jing. Suddenly, a eunuch came in a hurry and reported that An Ling'er and the Crown Prince of Dongyi came to pay a visit.

After hearing the news, the emperor turned to King Jing and asked, "What are your plans for the marriage of these two children?"

King Jing thought for a moment and replied, "Brother, these two children, one is full of affection, the other is full of love. If you agree, why not issue an imperial decree to grant their marriage and make their wish come true. But Dongyi is very far away from our country, and my brother and I really can't bear to let our beloved daughter marry far away."

An Chen added: "Currently, the highway between the two countries is being built at an accelerated pace and is expected to be completed and open to traffic soon. In the future, the two sides will no longer have to spend too much time on the road when traveling back and forth."

Xu Zhen also agreed, "Don't worry, uncle. Once the road is completed, we can set up a transportation bureau between the two countries. In this way, we can not only transport goods, but also arrange long-distance buses to pick up and drop off people."

"Oh? Is it something like that kind of bus?" the emperor asked curiously.

King Jing smiled and explained: "Buses are usually suitable for shorter distance transportation needs. If it involves long-distance travel, there will be other more comfortable vehicles to choose from."

The emperor asked curiously, "What kind of car is that? I want to see it."

Xu Zhen replied: "We have almost finished talking about our business. Why don't we go out and meet them? By the way, let everyone see the long-distance bus together."

So, everyone came to the yard, and saw a huge and exquisite vehicle parked there. The car body was huge and the interior was spacious and bright.

Xu Zhen introduced with a smile: "This is a long-distance bus. It is very fast and runs smoothly, allowing passengers to enjoy comfort to the fullest."

Several people boarded the bus and experienced the comfort and convenience inside the bus.

The emperor nodded with satisfaction and praised: "This is very good. In the future, exchanges between the two countries will be much more convenient."

He noticed the uneasy looks in Prince Jing and An Ling'er's eyes, and couldn't help feeling pity for them, so he readily agreed to the marriage of the two children.

The emperor burst into laughter and granted the marriage on the spot. The Crown Prince of Dongyi and An Ling'er were overjoyed and immediately knelt down to thank him.

A huge weight was finally lifted off An Ling'er's shoulders. She mustered up her courage and spoke out all her previous wild thoughts.

The emperor looked at them with a satisfied and relieved smile on his face, and slowly said: "Anguo is now prosperous and does not need to rely on marriage to stabilize the situation. Your father and I are really reluctant to let Ling'er marry far away. As for the leader of the sect and Xishu, they must rely on us to survive. Even if not, the emperor's uncle will never let you sacrifice your life's happiness."

Hearing the emperor's words, An Ling'er and the Crown Prince of Dongyi looked at each other, their eyes sparkling with ecstasy and deep gratitude. Then, they knelt down together, kowtowed to express their gratitude, and said with choked voices: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Uncle Emperor!"

The emperor quickly stood up and personally helped the two up, and earnestly advised: "Marriage is a major event in life, which requires the couple to support and respect each other. May you walk through this life hand in hand, grow old together, and stay together forever."

The Crown Prince of Dongyi held An Ling'er's hand tightly, his expression solemn and serious. He assured the emperor: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will definitely treat Ling'er well and will never let you down."

An Ling'er blushed slightly, lowered her head, and responded shyly, "Thank you, Uncle Huang." Although her voice was soft, it was full of sincerity and determination.

An Chen: "But let's be frank first. Ling'er, you are protected by our entire An country. I don't want her to suffer any grievances when she marries into your Dongyi. Another thing is that Zhenzhen and I are a couple for life. In the future, An country will write this into the law code. Can you do it?"

When everyone heard this, they were all stunned, with astonishment on their faces. Since ancient times, it was common for men to have three wives and four concubines, so why did they suddenly mention making monogamy a law?

The emperor frowned slightly, looked at An Chen and said, "Chen'er, do you really plan to do so? I'm afraid many people will object."

The Prince of Dongyi answered without hesitation: "The heavens and the earth can bear witness to my feelings for Ling'er. I only wish to accompany her in this life and will never take a concubine. If I break this oath, I will be punished by heaven." His eyes were firm and sincere, without the slightest hesitation.

An Chen smiled and nodded, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, "That's great."

The Crown Prince of Dongyi solemnly assured the Emperor: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I swear in front of my master that Ling'er and I will be a couple forever in this life." His eyes were firm and affectionate, as if he had seen the long years that the two had walked through hand in hand.

The next morning, the emperor was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. Finally, he said, "Since this is the case, I hereby announce that from now on, the laws of Anguo will clearly stipulate that monogamy will be implemented. Anyone who violates this will be severely punished! This is a blessing for Anguo and the people. I hope that all of you will abide by this to maintain the stability and prosperity of Anguo."

The whole audience was shocked when this statement was made. The ministers were talking to each other and discussing the matter. Some expressed their support, believing that this move would be conducive to family harmony; others were worried that such a regulation would cause social unrest.