I am Yuan Niaoniao

"Your Majesty, we have been here for a few days, but Emperor Yuan has not come to summon us. What does it mean that he is so focused on finding a husband for the Princess of Yan?" Han Rongzhen's entourage couldn't help but ask. They had been living in Yanran Pavilion for quite a while, and the envoys from Yan State lived in Tongwen Pavilion opposite them, and they were frequently summoned to the palace.

"Why are you in such a hurry? We are here to ask for help. Why not wait a while?" Han Rong was not in a hurry. He also wanted to see what ability his good nephew had to establish a country and become emperor.

"............" Seeing this, the followers didn't know what to say.

And Chen Shaoyi was indeed deliberately ignoring Han Rongzhen. After all, he was the one who came to ask him for help, and the turmoil in Dadu might also have been caused by Gu Ruochen. He had promised Gu Ruochen not to interfere in their grievances, so he deliberately ignored Han Rongzhen to let his patience run out and he wouldn't have to make a fool of himself. He happened to meet Yan Yanqing and planned to use Yan Yanqing as a shield.

"Recruiting a prince consort, hum." Han Rongzhen smiled. If he were not so old, he might be able to participate. After waiting for two days, there was still no movement from Chen Shaoyi. Han Rongzhen probably guessed what he meant. He treated him coldly because he didn't want to help him. He had to go and meet his good nephew in person.

As soon as Han Rongzhen and his party walked out of the gate of Yanran Pavilion, they ran into the envoys from Yan State living in Tongwenguan across the street.

The envoy from the State of Yan politely saluted Han Rongzhen. He clasped his hands in front of his chest and bent slightly with standard and solemn movements. He said, "Greetings to the Emperor of Dadu!" Then he stood respectfully aside, waiting for Yan Yanqing to come out.

Han Rongzhen also nodded in response. He did not get on the carriage, but stood there quietly. He just felt a little bored at the moment, so he decided to wait for a while and see the rumored Princess Yan with his own eyes. After all, there were too many rumors about her.

After a while, Yan Yanqing, supported by her maid, slowly walked out of Tongwenguan. She was wearing a gorgeous long dress, the hem of which fluttered in the wind, like a fairy descending from the earth. She was smiling, and her eyes were gentle and kind, which made people fall in love with her. Her manners were elegant and generous, and every move was just right, as if it had been carefully rehearsed.

Han Rongzhen's eyes lit up and he secretly praised in his heart: It really lives up to its reputation.

Yan Yanqing noticed Han Rongzhen's gaze and nodded slightly, her eyes revealing confidence and intelligence. After talking with the Yan envoy for a while, she turned and walked towards the carriage.

Han Rongzhen looked at her departing back and suddenly thought: "If I could marry such a beautiful woman, she would definitely be a great help to me." However, he also understood that this might not be easy. After all, he was old enough to be her father. If he married her, why would he need to beg Chen Shaoyi for help?

At this moment, a guard walked up to Han Rongzhen and whispered, "Your Majesty, Emperor Yuan invites you." A hint of surprise flashed in Han Rongzhen's eyes, and then the corners of his mouth rose, thinking: I've finally waited for this.

He tidied his clothes and went to the palace with his entourage. In the palace, Han Rongzhen met Chen Shaoyi. After exchanging pleasantries, they got straight to the point. "My dear nephew, I have already explained the situation to you. I just want to borrow some soldiers from you."

"Should I call you Uncle Rong or the Emperor of Dadu?" Chen Shaoyi looked at Han Rongzhen with a half-smile. "Uncle Rong, you have come from afar, let's not talk about business first. It just so happens that the Princess of Yan is looking for a consort, and I see that Uncle Rong has not yet chosen a queen. Why not consider it? Your nephew can help you make a connection.

"My nephew really cares about the emperor's uncle. He even cares about Uncle Wang's harem." Han Rongzhen didn't force him anymore. After all, he had changed his mind before coming here. Now he was more considering the marriage between He Yan and Yan Qing. It happened that Chen Shaoyi mentioned: "If my nephew can arrange it, it's not a bad idea. Uncle Wang's harem is indeed lacking a virtuous and capable queen." The implication was that he was willing too.

Chen Shaoyi smiled and nodded: "Let's put it this way. My nephew has something else to do, so I won't chat with Uncle Wang anymore." Then he stood up and left.

After leaving the palace, Han Rong sincerely thought: Although he failed to get direct military support from Chen Shaoyi, marriage with the Kingdom of Yan might be a feasible way. Yan Yanqing, he must take her down on this trip. But how can he stand out from the crowd of young princes?

Han Rongzhen thought for a while, then waved to his attendant and whispered, "Go and find out who are participating in the marriage proposal." The attendant hurried away after receiving the order.

Not long after, the attendant brought back the news. Han Rongzhen listened carefully to the attendant's report and had a plan in mind.

The next day, Han Rongzhen dressed up and came to Tongwenguan with rich gifts. He expressed his friendly intentions to the envoys of Yan State and also asked to meet Yan Yanqing: "Excuse me, is your eldest princess here?"

"The eldest princess is resting now. If Your Majesty does not mind, I will report to the eldest princess on your behalf when she wakes up." said the envoy of Yan State.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, envoy." Han Rongzhen nodded gentlemanly, and then said, "Please tell the princess that if she is free, can she have dinner at Qingtang Tower tonight? I'm waiting for good news at Qingtang Tower."

"Okay, I will definitely convey the emperor's message to the princess." The envoy from Yan State saluted with a smile. After Han Rongzhen left, Yan Yanqing walked out from behind the door.

"This Emperor of Dadu is really interesting. He is almost an old man, yet he dares to covet this princess." Yan Yanqing said with disdain.

The maid beside her said, "That's right. Although he is of noble status and is the emperor of a country, there are so many princes from various countries who are applying for the title of consort. No way they would be interested in an old man like him."

"Jinzhu!" Yan Yanqing gently scolded, "Don't talk nonsense, the walls have ears."

"Yes, I know I was wrong. Please forgive me, Princess." Jinzhu lowered her head quickly.

"The emperor of a country, it's interesting. In fact, marrying him can save me some time. Marrying those princes who are full of unknowns, it is far from being possible to become the queen of a country, not to mention that this princess is so old, there will be a lot of women who are younger and more beautiful than me in the future, maybe I can reconsider what kind of son-in-law is the best." Yan Yanqing's thoughts became clear at once. At her current age and her noble status, it would be best to ascend to the throne in one step, but there are not many candidates who can meet her needs. Han Rongzhen appeared at the right time, which inspired her on this point.

After only a brief moment of thinking, Yan Yanqing decided to go to Han Rong's appointment tonight. "Jinzhu, help me get dressed and ready. I'm going to meet this candidate for the imperial consort tonight."

"Yes, Princess." Jinzhu immediately helped Yan Yanqing into the room to wash and change clothes.

As night fell, Han Rongzhen arrived at Qingtang Tower early. He was dressed in gorgeous clothes, sitting by the window, looking at the street outside.

Soon, an exquisite carriage stopped downstairs. Accompanied by Jinzhu, Yan Yanqing walked into Qingtang Building. Her graceful and beautiful figure attracted everyone's attention.

Han Rongzhen stood up to greet Yan Yanqing. The two sat opposite each other and started a seemingly casual conversation.

"Princess, it's an honor to meet you today." Han Rongzhen said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is too polite." Yan Yanqing responded, "I heard that the emperor came all the way here from Dadu, but what's the matter?"

Han Rongzhen paused and said bluntly, "I originally visited Yuan State for no important matter. Fate made me live opposite the Tongwen Hall. One day, I saw the stunning beauty of the eldest princess from afar. I fell in love with her at first sight and could not hide my admiration for her. I made up my mind and took the initiative to invite the eldest princess to have dinner with me."

Yan Yanqing smiled slightly, but did not answer directly. She picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and said, "Your Majesty, I am grateful for your kindness. However, marriage is a matter of great importance, and I need time to consider it. Moreover, the Emperor of Yuan is now making great preparations for my marriage, so he must follow the procedures to meet with all the future consorts who have come to apply and carefully select them."

Han Rongzhen smiled and said, "I understand, I understand. I am just expressing my feelings. I don't mean to make things difficult for you, Princess. Please just follow your heart." He raised his glass towards Yan Yanqing, then drank it all in one gulp. Then he said, "Of course I am willing to give you enough time. But I believe that with my sincerity and strength, I will definitely win your heart."

After the banquet, Han Rongzhen personally escorted Yan Yanqing to the car. Before leaving, he gazed at Yan Yanqing deeply, his eyes revealing reluctance, and whispered: "I look forward to meeting the princess next time."

Yan Yanqing nodded slightly, with a smile on her face, and responded: "This princess is also like this."

Jinzhu gently waved the silk handkerchief in her hand, signaling the driver to drive away.

The wheels rolled, making crisp sounds. Yan Yanqing sat in the car, her thoughts drifting away. She secretly evaluated the date tonight and was generally satisfied.

Back in the carriage, Yan Yanqing was in a good mood and couldn't help asking Jin Zhu beside him: "Jin Zhu, what do you think of the Emperor of Dadu just now?"

Jinzhu replied respectfully: "Reporting to the Princess, I think the Emperor of Dadu is a handsome man with extraordinary temperament."

Yan Yanqing nodded slightly, agreeing with Jin Zhu's opinion: "Yes, I feel the same way. Moreover, his manners are elegant and his words and deeds are appropriate, which makes people feel very comfortable."

Jinzhu continued, "Yes, Princess. The Emperor of Dadu does leave a good impression. However, this is only a surface phenomenon. We need to get to know him better before we can judge his character and personality."

Yan Yanqing smiled slightly, looked into the distance through the car window, and said thoughtfully: "Yes, we can't make a conclusion based on just one meeting. But anyway, this date still made me understand him better."

The carriage continued to move forward, Yan Yanqing was immersed in his own thoughts, recalling the experience of the night. Jinzhu quietly accompanied him, waiting for Yan Yanqing's next instructions.

After that, the two of them didn't have much interaction, and Yan Yanqing was a little disappointed. She thought Han Rong would ask her out again, but after that night, he didn't come to see her again. Was he not interested in her? Or was he playing hard to get? She suddenly felt a little disappointed. She had always been the star of the show, but she was ignored again and again in Yuan Country. She couldn't accept it.

Time passed quickly, and the long-awaited marriage ceremony finally arrived. On this day, princes and sons of various countries gathered here, and they all showed their best side with admiration for Yan Yanqing, hoping to win her favor.

Among this group of people, there was one figure that stood out, and that was Han Rongzhen, because he was the oldest among the candidates. He stood quietly in the crowd, silently watching everything that happened before his eyes. Unlike those young and energetic competitors who were eager to show off, he seemed more calm and sophisticated, as if he had already looked down upon the hustle and bustle of the world.

Han Rongzhen knew that if he wanted to stand out in this competition, it was not enough to just be high-spirited for a while. He needed to use his wisdom and strategy to prove his ability and value to Yan Yanqing.

Over the years, Han Rongzhen has experienced countless trials and tribulations and has accumulated a wealth of experience. These valuable assets allow him to handle all kinds of complex situations with ease. At this moment, he regards these experiences as his greatest advantage, and believes that as long as the timing is right, they will surely play a huge role.

In the final part, Yan Yanqing stood on the stage, looking at the people below. She actually already had the answer in her heart.

"I declare that the winner of this marriage proposal is..." Yan Yanqing deliberately kept the audience in suspense. The people in the audience held their breath, waiting for her choice.

"Han Rongzhen, the Emperor of Dadu!" Yan Yanqing finally gave the answer.

Many people were surprised by this result. After all, the emperor was already fifty years old. Compared with a group of young and promising princes, no one expected that Princess Yan would choose this emperor.

Chen Shaoyi and Yuan Niao Niao looked at each other. They were not surprised by this answer, because they had known it when the two of them met privately, and the purpose of both parties was obvious. It was simply a perfect choice of time, place and people. Chen Shaoyi clapped his hands and stepped forward and said, "Congratulations to the Princess and the Emperor of Dadu on their marriage."

Han Rongzhen showed a happy smile on his face. He walked onto the stage and smiled at Yan Yanqing: "I, Han Rongzhen, hereby announce that in addition to marrying Princess Yan Chang, I also intend to make Princess Yan Chang my queen. From today on, Princess Yan Chang is my queen, the queen of Dadu!"

Yan Yanqing smiled slightly when she heard this. This was the best result she wanted. The people present applauded and congratulated, and this grand marriage ceremony ended successfully.

Yan Xun was also watching this interesting scene from below: his elder sister chose this old man as her consort, which changed his opinion of his elder sister. No wonder his father always praised her for being smart and knowing what she wanted since she was a child. This one-step operation really saved him a lot of trouble. However, whether the queen could stay in office for a long time had to consider whether the middle-aged emperor could live a long and healthy life.

Obviously Yan Yanqing had already considered this point. If Han Rong really died, she would not panic. Her goal was to be her queen. She had been developing her abilities since she was young. Being a queen was just an easy task for her!