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After thinking about it, Su Qin decided to tell the emperor about this matter. Iron smelting requires a lot of manpower and a large area, so it is impossible for the emperor not to notice it.

They didn't really want to smelt iron and raise private soldiers. Su Qin just wanted a bargaining chip to negotiate with the Ukrainian State. There was no need to take such a big risk.

Not only would it be fair and legitimate to go through the emperor to do this, but it would also be more effective. As long as they could be guaranteed to participate in the negotiations, they could take the initiative.

At that time, Su Qin could use the connections she had made in Wu to change the negotiating parties from Wu's leaders and nobles to civilians and slaves, support them in the war, help them win, and thus gain a certain status and the right to reside in Wu.

This way she has a way out.

Originally, she had not planned to tell the emperor about this matter so early. She planned to wait until the country of Wu became chaotic before telling him.

But now, if they don’t go into the palace and offend the emperor, they must have some bargaining chips to please the emperor.

Letting Marquis Wuning tell about the ore is to surrender to the emperor again.

Only if the emperor feels that there is a better way to stabilize the court than having women enter the palace, then the fact that they do not enter the palace will not be so important.

That's why Marquis Wuning mentioned this matter to the emperor after the banquet.

As for arranging a marriage for Qi Jingde, it was also Su Qin who suggested it.

Because just mentioning the matter of ore would not make the emperor truly feel at ease about the Wuning Marquisate. Only by making the emperor feel that he could easily control the Marquisate would the emperor feel at ease.

Granting Qi Jingde a marriage is the easiest way to make the emperor let down his guard.

First of all, Qi Jingde’s marriage was not as casual as Qi Lusheng’s. He could marry whomever he wanted. His wife had to be the lady who could support the family.

The daughters of small families or officials like the Xu and Su families who passed the imperial examinations and have no background are not qualified.

He must marry the daughter of a wealthy family or a prominent clan. Since he wants to marry a noble lady, he cannot consider Qi Jingde's preferences. It would be better to marry a woman that the emperor is satisfied with.

Because even if he doesn't marry a woman that the emperor likes, the emperor will plant spies in the marquis's mansion. At that time, he won't know who the spies are, which will make him even more worried.

Besides, Qi Jingde's marriage might not necessarily be to the emperor's, because if the news of Qi Jingde's marriage was released, many people would come to inquire about him. He was not like Qi Jingde who had nothing. He had a title and an official position, and many noble ladies wanted to marry him.

Among them, the one that most wanted to form an alliance with the Wuning Marquis's Mansion was the Duke of Lu's Mansion, because the Queen was confirmed to be pregnant with a son. For the benefit of the Queen and its own family, the Duke of Lu's Mansion would definitely strive to establish this son as the Crown Prince as soon as possible, and then do its best to assist him.

However, the emperor is still young, and appointing a crown prince too early would be a threat to him. The dominance of foreign relatives is more dangerous to the emperor than Prince Liang. This is why the emperor wants to take a concubine. He wants to give birth to more sons and let the families of other concubines who have given birth to sons check and balance the Duke of Lu's Mansion.

Therefore, if the Duke of Lu's Mansion showed signs of wanting to form an alliance with the Marquis of Wuning's Mansion, the emperor would definitely try every means to stop it.

At that time, Qi Jingde’s marriage will depend on the outcome of the bargaining between the two parties and will not be decided so early.

Moreover, once a woman gets married and has children, she will consider more about the interests of her husband's family and children.

Even if the other party is the emperor's man, it is impossible for him to do anything to harm the interests of the marquis' mansion for the emperor.

The Marquis' Mansion would not do anything outrageous to embarrass the Crown Prince's wife.

Marquis Wuning felt that Su Qin was right. He could now feel that someone was monitoring him, so it would be better to monitor him openly.

He asked Qi Jingde for his opinion, and Qi Jingde said he didn't care.

He still had the mindset of a military commander, and after traveling for so many years, he preferred the free and straightforward women in the martial arts world. It didn't matter to him which of the noble ladies in the capital he married.

So Marquis Wuning mentioned the matter of the granted marriage to the emperor. In fact, Su Qin was right. After mentioning this matter, the emperor was indeed much more relieved about him.

Just when Marquis Wuning returned home in a relaxed mood, Zhao Liangchen secretly climbed over the wall of the Su family.

Because she was getting married in three days, Su Qin had to marry in the Su family, so Su Qin followed Mrs. Su in a carriage home.

Zhao Liangchen followed behind on horseback and had no chance to talk to Su Qin, but he had a lot to say to Su Qin, so after sending Zhao Qingning and Zeng Lao back, he thought about it and finally couldn't help but climb over the wall of the Su family.

The reason why he climbed over the wall of the Su family was not because he was afraid that the Su family would not let him see Su Qin, but because he was afraid that outsiders would find out.

It is a custom here that the bride and groom cannot see each other three days before the wedding. If others knew that they were eager to meet after being granted the marriage, they would be afraid that others would gossip about Su Qin.

But he was afraid that the emperor would know and think they were discussing something again.

Su Qin was woken up by Zhao Qingning early in the morning to wash and dress. She had been busy all day and now it was late at night when she came back. She was tired and hungry. She asked Aunt Zhang to cook her a bowl of noodles. While she was eating the noodles, Zhao Liangchen appeared at the door.

Su Qin looked around and saw that no one was following him. She asked in surprise, "How did you get in?"

If she came in through the main gate, someone would definitely inform her to go out to meet guests. Even if she was not meeting guests in the front yard, she would have to be led by a servant to her yard.

Zhao Liangchen touched his nose awkwardly: "I climbed over the wall and got in."

Su Qin didn't understand why he climbed over the wall when he had a door, but she didn't ask any more questions. Instead, she said to Aunt Zhang, "Aunt Zhang, go cook another bowl of noodles and put more meat in it."

"Hey," Aunt Zhang responded readily. Zhao Liangchen felt a little warm in his heart and said thank you when Aunt Zhang passed by.

After Aunt Zhang left, Su Qin saw Zhao Liangchen still standing at the door and asked curiously, "Why don't you come in?"

Zhao Liangchen walked in with his head lowered. Su Qin noticed that he was in a bad mood, so she put down her chopsticks and asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Zhao Liangchen sat on the chair opposite her and said, "Eat first, and we'll talk after you finish."

Su Qin was really hungry. She hadn't eaten much all day, so she didn't hesitate and picked up the chopsticks to continue eating.

Aunt Zhang was very quick and brought the noodles to Su Qin before she had finished eating.

Zhao Liangchen took the noodles and ate silently.

Su Qin guessed that Zhao Liangchen had something important to say, so she said to Aunt Zhang, "Aunt Zhang, go and have a rest first. We can clean up the dishes tomorrow."

Aunt Zhang was already used to it, so she just answered and went downstairs.

Zhao Liangchen ate quickly, and by the time Su Qin finished, he had also finished.

Su Qin poured two glasses of water for herself and Zhao Liangchen, took two sips, and then asked, "What's the matter with you coming so late?"

Zhao Liangchen said dejectedly: "Su Qin, I'm sorry, I messed up."

Su Qin was puzzled: "Why do you say that?"

Zhao Liangchen: "I originally proposed a fake marriage with you to prevent you from entering the palace, but now it has become a proposal to marry you. After you marry me, you may not be able to do what you want to do."

Su Qin was silent for a moment and said, "It's not your fault. Marrying you is the best outcome for me."

Zhao Liangchen raised his head suddenly: "Will you marry me?"

Su Qin tilted her head and asked, "Why wouldn't I want to marry you?"

Zhao Liangchen didn't dare to look into Su Qin's eyes and lowered his head again. He didn't know how to answer this question.

He wanted to say that what Su Qin wanted was freedom, not marriage, and even if Su Qin wanted to get married, she would definitely marry the man she liked, not be forced to marry someone.

But he couldn't say these words because he really wanted Su Qin to marry him.

Su Qin saw his concerns, thought for a moment and said softly, "When there was no flood in Chanzhou, I planned to come to the capital to get married.

At that time, I was supposed to get engaged, and my father said he would find a good marriage for me in Shangjing City. Later, there was a flood and my grandmother died. I came to find my father with my grandmother's ashes, still hoping that he would find a marriage for me.

If my father hadn't had the accident, I would probably have been married by now and might even have had a child.

At that time, I had no other requirements for the person I was going to marry. I didn't care about his family background or appearance. I just asked that my husband would leave me alone after marriage and let me live a quiet life.

Marrying you now is just continuing what should have been done two years ago.

The only difference from that time is that we are no longer strangers. We are familiar with each other and understand each other very well. You are handsome, warm and down-to-earth, and you are extremely tolerant of me. You don't have a mother-in-law to bother you with. This is an extremely good marriage for me, a good marriage that I couldn't even imagine two years ago. So why wouldn't I want to marry you?"