Both worlds are like dreams

"But if you choose Lao Wu directly, I will give him the position of Crown Prince."

"Your Majesty, do you really have this idea?!"

"This is about the alliance between the two countries. Although I said before that it's up to you to choose, if you really choose Lao Wu, the position of crown prince will rightfully fall on him."

"Your Majesty, the Fifth Prince is weak and powerless. With his current power, even if he becomes the Crown Prince, his road will be very difficult. Therefore, choosing Mo Yunchen, alienating his alliance with Shen Congfeng, and dividing their power is the most advantageous situation for the court. So Changle is willing to be this bridge."

"Last time, I asked you that even if I made you lose your love, you would still help Lao Wu. Now you took the initiative to give up Gu Qinglan, also for Lao Wu. It makes me feel that you have deep feelings for Lao Wu."

Xue Huang smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you are joking. Changle has always treated the Fifth Prince as his elder brother. He and Prince Gu are dedicated to rectifying the government, restoring political order, and serving the people. Their wishes are also Changle's wishes, so Changle is willing to pave the way for them."

Emperor Ling exclaimed: "You are so young, yet you have such great righteousness. It's really rare!"

"Yes!" Mo Xingyue said, "Xue Huang likes to travel the world with a sword, free and easy, but now she has not only lost her freedom for Bei Ling, but also has to marry someone she doesn't like. Father, you must compensate Xue Huang well."

"Okay." Emperor Ling said cheerfully. "No matter what kind of reward she wants, I will consider it."

Mo Xingyue looked at Xue Huang with a smile, "Hurry up and tell me."

"I have already made clear to Your Majesty what Changle wants. Apart from this, there is nothing else."

Mo Xingyue poked her and whispered: "Are you stupid?"

Emperor Ling smiled and said, "She already has the golden medal of immunity from death and the letter of pardon. I really don't know what else I can give her."

Xue Huang said, "Then please fulfill my wish, Your Majesty."

"What do you think."

"Changle hopes that His Majesty can decide on a marriage partner for Dongchu as soon as possible, so that my uncle can get married soon."

Emperor Ling was silent, seemingly thinking about this candidate.

Xue Huang glanced at Mo Xingyue and found that she was a little shy and nervous, but also a little expectant and hesitant.

It seemed that she was trying to figure out how to persuade Emperor Ling.

Xuehuang gave her a look, meaning: Speak!

Mo Xingyue: How do you say that?

Xue Huang: "..." Is she going to cause trouble just by her mouth?

She sighed silently and was about to speak when Emperor Ling looked at them meaningfully.

"What do you think of Xingyue?"

Xue Huang was immediately filled with surprise. She had thought that she would have to spend a lot of time and effort to list various reasons in order to convince the emperor, but she never expected that he would not play by the rules at all.

She couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, are you willing to give it up?"

Emperor Ling twitched his eyes, "Do you really think I'm a fool?"

"That's not my intention!" Xue Huang said with a smile. "Why do you say that, Your Majesty?"

"I won't explain the reasons one by one. I believe you can figure it out." Emperor Ling looked at Mo Xingyue, "I just want to ask you, are you willing to marry?"

Xue Huang understood what he meant. At the same time, she also knew that Emperor Ling was not as confused as they imagined. He had all the strategies of an emperor. He did want to maximize the value of the marriage of Princess Mo Xingyue, but he was always clear-headed and knew what was the most beneficial situation for him. But he did not just want to use Mo Xingyue as a tool for marriage. He also had to consider her happiness.

As for letting Mo Xingyue marry as a princess, Emperor Ling must have already figured out the pros and cons of this better than they did.

But Xue Huang was still surprised that Emperor Ling would actually consider marrying his most precious princess to Su Linjin.

Mo Xingyue was stunned for a moment. Obviously, she didn't expect Emperor Ling to agree so easily. "Father?"

"You have been staying in her house recently and have been in frequent contact with the Regent Prince. What do you think of him?"

"Fortunately, he is very loyal and righteous."

Xue Huang smiled and said, "Didn't you say that my uncle has many good qualities? How come now the only one he has left is loyalty and righteousness?"

Mo Xingyue smiled a little embarrassedly, "When did I say that?"

"So, if I ask you to marry him, you agree?"

Mo Xingyue nodded, "Father, I am willing to marry."

"As long as you like it. I won't object, but this time you marry far away, you may never return to Beiling for the rest of your life. Do you really not regret it?"

"No regrets," Mo Xingyue looked at Emperor Ling seriously and firmly, "As long as I can help my father and brother share their worries, I am willing to marry far away in Dongchu."

Emperor Ling's eyes moistened, "I am sorry for you. I can only sacrifice my daughter in exchange for the stability of the country."

"Father, I understand everything. You don't have to blame yourself. It is my greatest luck that you allow me to choose the person I like."

Emperor Ling was a little surprised, "Do you really like him?"

Mo Xingyue nodded.

"Since you have thought it through, I will not stop you. I don't care about his identity. I just hope he can treat you well."

Xue Huang said, "Your Majesty, I can guarantee this. The emperor's uncle is a man who values friendship and loyalty. There is no one in his house now, and he is a clean person. If Xingyue marries the emperor's uncle, he will naturally love and protect her, and will not let her suffer any grievances."

"Okay." Emperor Ling smiled happily. "I also hope that your uncle can treat her well and let her live a peaceful life."

Mo Xingyue cried and hugged Emperor Ling, "Father, I was ignorant before and never understood you. I was wrong."

"It's my fault," Emperor Ling patted her on the back, "I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a father. But as a member of the royal family, I am destined to be helpless."

"Father is the best person in the world."

Emperor Ling smiled and said, "Okay, you are already so old, why are you still crying?"

"In front of my father, I will always be a child."

"You are really good at making me happy," Emperor Ling said with a smile, "but don't be too happy too soon. The court is complicated now. I'm afraid that if you want to marry, you will be opposed by Shen Congfeng and his party."

Mo Xingyue let go of Ling Huang and said angrily: "Why does he object?"

"Your Majesty is right." Xue Huang said, "Shen Congfeng has not gained any direct benefits from this marriage, so I'm afraid he won't agree so easily. Moreover..."

Emperor Ling directly continued: "Besides, the second brother and his party have not gained any benefits, so I'm afraid they won't agree!"

"The Second Prince has always been very aware of the overall situation. He won't make a wrong decision in this situation, right?"

"He won't object to the marriage, but he won't approve of the person being Xingyue either."

Xue Huang frowned. She chose Mo Yunchen, which was beneficial to the third prince on the surface, while Mo Xingyue's marriage to Dong Chu was beneficial to Mo Ruilin. It could be said that the second prince had no benefit at all.

She sighed helplessly, "It seems that there will be quarrels in the court tomorrow."

"Then it depends on the methods of you and your uncle."

"What?" Xue Huang was stunned for a moment and looked at Emperor Ling in confusion.

"Just like today's court, only when Dong Chu is strong enough can they be forced to compromise. I have seen your uncle's sincerity, and I have agreed anyway. The rest still requires your cooperation."

Xue Huang thought to herself: What a cunning emperor!

She smiled and said, "As long as your majesty trusts me, Changle will definitely cooperate."

Emperor Ling sighed, "I am old and my health is not as good as before. I can only try my best to pave the way for you. I only hope that one day, the political situation will be clear, the grievances will be redressed, and the people will live in a prosperous era!"

"Righteousness?" Xue Huang looked at Emperor Ling in confusion. "May I ask, Your Majesty, what does this mean?"

"There are too many innocent souls buried under my throne, including many loyal ministers, generals, and innocent civilians. The death of the crown prince has been a knot in my heart for many years."

"Changle understands what your majesty means," Xue Huang said, "There are some things that your majesty is not unaware of, but there is nothing you can do. Your majesty, don't worry. The Fifth Prince has never given up on finding evidence regarding the Crown Prince's death, and the truth will surely come out one day."

"Maybe you can help him find the truth."

"Your Majesty, are you saying that we should use King Hanxi as the starting point?"

Emperor Ling nodded, "He may be the key. You can find many answers from him, and even more ancient truths."

"Changle will definitely do his best."

"Okay, I believe you can do it."

"Then Changle will take his leave first."

Emperor Ling nodded, "You can leave now."

After Xue Huang and Mo Xingyue said goodbye to Emperor Ling, they walked out of the imperial study.

"Will you still come with me?"

"Of course I do. I don't want to stay in the palace for a moment."

"You want to see my junior uncle, right?"

"No," Mo Xingyue quickly denied, "I really don't want to stay here."

"Dong Chu has just proposed a marriage alliance, so you should not go to my place for the time being to avoid suspicion. And once the marriage is settled, you will not have much time to spend with your father."

"Okay, okay, I got it, you can go back first."

"I'm leaving."

Xuehuang said goodbye to her, and then found Su Linjin and went back home together.

As soon as they met, he couldn't wait to ask what Emperor Ling had said when he summoned her.

Xue Huang briefly summarized the key points. The key point was that Emperor Ling readily agreed to marry Mo Xingyue to him. The problem was how to shut up the ministers who opposed this matter.

After hearing this, Su Linjin fell into deep thought, "Let me think about it."

"Think slowly," Xuehuang curled up on the cushion, "I'm so tired, don't disturb me!" After saying that, she closed her eyes. It turned out that things that require thinking and talking are not suitable for her.

As the carriage swayed, Xue Huang fell asleep in a daze.

But it felt like she hadn't slept for long before she got home.

Su Linjin pulled her down from the carriage and saw Yun Qing hurriedly coming out.

"What's wrong?" Su Linjin asked. "Is there an assassin in the mansion?"

"More serious than an assassin!" Yun Qing frowned and looked at Xue Huang, "Princess, King Han Xi is here."

Xue Huang was a little distracted at first, but when she heard this, her eyes suddenly turned cold as ice, and a faint murderous aura appeared on her body, "Where is it?"

"The Pavilion in the Center of the Lake." Yun Qing said. "He... he didn't send a visiting card, nor did he come from the main gate. Instead, he suddenly appeared in the Pavilion in the Center of the Lake, as if he was waiting for the princess. We didn't dare to act rashly. Fortunately, the princess is back."

"Then go meet him!" Su Linjin said coldly.