After rebirth, I cried and criticized the prince

Prince Mengnan walked out from behind the dining table and stood beside Princess Mengnan. He bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, Duolan is the most beloved princess of Mengnan Kingdom, and my father loves her the most. With the diplomatic relations between our two countries, it would be great if Duolan could marry the one she loves. This way, the relationship between the two countries will continue uninterrupted. As Donglai Kingdom grows stronger, Mengnan will also benefit from it. We Mengnan are more than willing to serve as a line of defense for Donglai Kingdom and contribute to its efforts."

The interests involved have been made clear. If Princess Mengnan can marry the man of her dreams, Mengnan will be willing to become a vassal state. The territory of Mengnan is adjacent to the Kingdom of Donglai. They are willing to become a vassal state and guard the defense line for Donglai. This is beneficial to the Kingdom of Donglai.

The emperor was clear-sighted and asked with a smile, "Princess Mengnan, who is your true love? Tonight, I will arrange a marriage for you."

Princess Mengnan's heart was filled with ups and downs, and a smile lingered on her lips. She rolled her eyes and said, "Your Majesty, since you personally arranged the marriage, can the person being betrothed disobey your order?"

Princess Mengnan's question was unexpected to everyone present, including the emperor. This temperament was quite novel. He smiled, then uttered two words with great dignity, "No."

He glanced at the princess again and said, "Now, can you tell me who my heart belongs to?"

"It's Prince Ding'an." Princess Mengnan was not shy at all in front of everyone, and boldly said who she loved.

Helan Xuenuo was filled with admiration and suddenly began to wonder what kind of country Mengnan was. Even Princess Mengnan could be so casual, unlike the Donglai Kingdom, where the layers of rules and regulations restricted the daughters. If she had said this, she would probably be the laughing stock of the capital tomorrow.

She looked at Gu Shicheng, whose face was heavy and unhappy, blending into the darkness.

Qi Didi couldn't hide the dissatisfaction that escaped her eyes, but she gritted her teeth and retracted it.

The emperor did not seem surprised to hear this answer. Instead, he smiled. He looked towards Gu Shicheng and said, "Prince Ding'an."

Gu Shicheng slowly stood up and walked out towards the light of the campfire.

The emperor became more solemn. He didn't ask Gu Shicheng if he was willing, but instead talked about other things. "Time flies. I just arranged a marriage for you a while ago. At that time, you were still a willful child. Now you have calmed down and become the sweetheart of Princess Mengnan. I think this is a good marriage. What do you think, Prince Ding'an?"

Gu Shicheng knew that His Majesty was choosing him, so when he asked His Majesty to grant him a marriage with Qi Didi that day, he told His Majesty that it was the last time he would act on his own will. His Majesty had just said that this marriage could not be refused.

He knew very well that the emperor treated him very well, but what His Majesty said now was not a question, but a notification.

He was unwilling and stood there for a long time.

The emperor said in a deep voice, "Prince Ding'an."

Gu Shicheng uttered a few words with difficulty, "As per your majesty's order."

The emperor smiled again and said, "That's great. The palace just happens to be in need of a princess to help you manage your affairs. I will arrange a marriage for you. The date will be set in five days. Princess Mengnan will be appointed as the princess of the palace and the principal wife."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After Princess Mengnan and Prince Mengnan got the answer they wanted, they felt happy, thanked him, and returned to their seats with satisfaction.

Full house of congratulations.

Gu Shicheng did not smile. In that moment, Helan Xuenuo saw a dead look on his face. It was so familiar. She had seen this dead look in her previous life. When Qi Didi married the second prince Gu Yanli, he was like this in her previous life.

It seems that this time Gu Shicheng was really hurt.

Qi Didi seemed to be in a trance, and her heart could not calm down for a long time. If Princess Mengnan came in, she would be the main wife, and she would be suppressed by the main wife and would never be able to get out. She had to find a way.

The Second Prince smiled in response, raised his glass and drank with the people around him. While drinking, the corners of his mouth were lowered, and he looked extremely cold. The look in his eyes as he looked at Shi Cheng changed subtly, his pupils were deep, and he had something calculating in his heart.

Even when Shen Yinzhen spoke to him, he just answered casually. Shen Yinzhen, a straightforward person, was laughing foolishly. When the emperor granted the marriage, she really wanted to stand up and applaud.

She had always disliked Qi Didi, and now that a new queen had arrived in the palace, she was also watching the fun.

Shen Yinzhen sneered, "The prince and Princess Mengnan are indeed a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman."

The Second Prince said coldly, "Really?"

Shen Yinzhen didn't realize the Second Prince's unusual mood and asked bluntly, "Don't you think they are a good match, Your Highness?"

The Second Prince remained cold, then smiled grimly, "They are a good match."

He had thought of some ideas, but he had never expected Princess Mengnan's unexpected move to ask for a marriage so quickly.

And his father was also happy to grant the marriage, which seemed to show that his father valued Gu Shicheng very much.

After several successive times, Gu Shicheng gained more power and support.

If Gu Shicheng cannot be used by him in the future, he will be someone he must be wary of.

The emperor was not in good health and was tired of sitting, so he left first. The empress and Concubine Xiao Shu also left with him.

The queen was filled with rage and was exhausted from forcing a smile at the banquet. Then, looking at the Third Prince's disappointing performance, she felt like she was just sitting there being roasted.

Now that the emperor was tired and wanted to go back to the tent to rest, she left with him.

When she left, she did not forget to take a look at the Third Prince. However, in her opinion, it was fortunate that Princess Mengnan did not succeed with the Second Prince, so everything was fine.

However, Gu Shicheng now holds two military orders and has the influence of the Mengnan Kingdom. It seems that we must find a way to recruit him.

Not long after the emperor and his companions left, the ministers were still drinking and chatting.

The more the Second Prince drank, the more agitated he became. Seeing Princess Mengnan drinking and chatting with Prince Mengnan, and looking shyly at Gu Shicheng from time to time, he suddenly felt unhappy.

He said to Shen Yinzhen, "I have some important matters to attend to in the capital today. I need to go and take care of them. Please sit for a while and return to the tent early."

Shen Yinzhen loved to join in the fun. With the bonfire burning and everyone around them happily chatting, she didn't want to leave. "Okay, Your Highness."

After seeing the second prince leave, Qi Didi came up with a plan.

She looked at Gu Shicheng with a lonely expression, "Your Majesty, I am tired. I will go back first."

Gu Shicheng nodded slightly.

She felt a chill in her heart. According to Gu Shicheng's personality, he didn't like these lively scenes, but now he was sitting there drinking and refusing to leave.

But this is also good...

Helan Xuenuo was paying attention to every move of the Second Prince and Qi Didi. Both of them loved to use little tricks. Now, after seeing the Second Prince leave the table, Qi Didi said goodbye and left.

Be it a coincidence or a coincidence.

She couldn't let Qi Didi interfere with this matter, and couldn't let her get what she wanted.

She watched Qi Didi talking to Gu Shicheng, while Gu Shicheng had a gloomy expression and was drinking a glass of wine in his hand.

Just after Qi Didi left, Gu Shicheng looked at her and they looked at each other.

The bonfire was burning, and Helan Xuenuo looked at him, with an ambiguous look in his eyes.

She looked away, thinking, this is just the beginning.

Helan Xuenuo looked at Madam Helan and the others and made an excuse, "Father and Mother, I'm leaving now. I'm feeling a little upset today, so I'll be leaving now."

Madam Helan asked with concern, "Are you okay? Let's go back with you and ask the accompanying imperial physician to check you out."

Helan Xuenuo pretended to be embarrassed to speak, leaned over and whispered in Madam Helan's ear, "Mother, it's your period, just take a nap."

Old Lady Helan understood.

Helan Xuenuo stood up and prepared to leave.

General Helan said, "Wait, I'll ask the accompanying imperial physician to take a look at you."

Madam Helan smiled and held the old general's hand. "It's okay, let Nuonuo go. There's nothing wrong. It's just those girly things."

General Helan understood and did not stop him.