We have fought to the Arctic Circle, and you want me to inherit the throne?

Li Yiyou's queen?

Hearing Huo Duanxiao's words, Li Che suddenly remembered that this queen seemed to be quite famous.

She was not Li Weiyu's first wife, but his second wife.

Li Weiyou's road to the throne was very bumpy, with turmoil both at home and abroad.

In order to prevent Baekje from taking the opportunity to invade, he sent friendly signals to the Baekje nobles and married a daughter of a Baekje noble as his queen.

Although it was a political marriage, the Baekje nobles would not be so foolish as to send an ugly and old queen to Li Weiyou.

This queen was both talented and beautiful. She was only 28 years old when she married Li Yiyou, but she was very capable.

For more than ten years, she managed Li Weiyu's harem in an orderly manner and never made any mistakes.

It is said that she is only thirty years old now, but her skin is still as white as cream and her face is as rosy as cinnabar, making her the most beautiful woman in Goryeo.

But Li Weiyou did not like this queen. Even though she was as beautiful as a fairy, she had never given birth to a son or a daughter for him.

I don’t know if it’s because Li Weiyu didn’t touch her much, or if it’s because of her own physical condition.

When Qin Jing was on a diplomatic mission, it was by insulting the queen that he angered Li Weiyu and successfully completed the "self-destruction" mission.

Chen Gui, who was standing by, was surprised when he heard this: "Zhengze means that His Highness should marry Li Weiyou's queen?"

Huo Duanxiao nodded with a smile: "That's right."

Li Che and Wen Zaiyin said in unison: "No!"

The two looked at each other, and then Li Che remained calm: "Mr. Wen has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Wen Zaiyin was not polite either, with anger on his face: "After all, Yan is the former queen. Your Highness has already destroyed Goryeo. Why do you have to insult the Li royal family with such means?"

"Master Huo, I thought you were an upright scholar, but I never thought you would come up with such a despicable plan!"

Since ancient times, during the struggle for hegemony between dynasties, it has been a custom for the victor to forcibly take the harem of the loser as his own.

This is not glorious, but it is more of an insult to the loser and does not actually affect the reputation of the winner.

After all, Li Er had done the same thing before, and he forced his sister-in-law to marry him.

Wen Zaiyin has always been upright. As an old minister of Lee Dynasty of Goryeo, he naturally does not want his old master to suffer such humiliation again.

Huo Danxiao met Wen Zaiyin's angry gaze with a calm look: "Mr. Wen, you misunderstood. This was not Huo's plan?"

"Whose intention is that?"

"This was the idea of ​​the former Queen of Goryeo herself."

Wen Zaiyin's eyes widened when he heard this. He said in disbelief, "Impossible! The former queen... has always been dignified and polite. How could she..."

Huo Duanxiao shook his head: "Indeed, she sent someone to tell me about this matter with His Highness."

"Mr. Wen should know that we are new here and don't know much about the Goryeo court. How could we possibly know the secrets of Li Yiyou's harem?"

"Also, I don't think there's anything wrong with the Queen's actions. Mr. Wen, please think about it carefully."

Wen Zaiyin was speechless for a moment.

Huo Duanxiao was right. Yan had two identities: one was the former queen of Goryeo, and the other was the legitimate daughter of the Yan clan, the largest clan in Baekje.

If this could be accomplished, Li Che would have a beautiful and virtuous concubine and gain the trust of the Baekje nobles.

Baekje strengthened its relationship with King Bong through marriage and gained a layer of protection.

Although the Park family is Korean, they have a grudge against the Goryeo royal family. This move humiliates the former Goryeo royal family, and the Park family can only applaud.

Everyone benefits from it, is there anyone who suffers any loss?

Nothing.

So, this is a win-win-win strategy!

After Wen Zaiyin figured it all out, he felt bitter, but he didn't object anymore.

Li Che then spoke, "I am the Emperor's biological son, the Prince of Daqing. How can I marry the queen of a fallen kingdom?"

"This matter is against etiquette, so it's better not to mention it again."

Huo Duanxiao replied, "Your Highness, please allow me to report that it would be inappropriate to make Yan the principal consort."

"But, what's wrong with being a concubine, or even a concubine?"

Seeing Li Che's embarrassment, Huo Duanxiao's expression became serious. He raised his hand and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I am too nosy, nor am I presumptuous to discuss the affairs of your harem."

"But I believe that this is the best strategy to appease Baekje. Simply marrying a concubine is better than giving them ten thousand taels of gold!"

"Of course, the decision is up to Your Highness."

Li Che nodded slightly and collected his thoughts: "I understand. Let me think about this matter again."

After this was mentioned, the atmosphere became a little strange.

No one was in the mood to drink tea anymore. After chatting for a while, Li Che ended the banquet.

Li Che temporarily lived in the Goryeo Royal Palace. Although it was not as large as the Daqing Palace, it also had hundreds of rooms of various sizes.

He didn't feel anything while sitting in the hall, but when he went out and felt the cold wind, Li Che suddenly felt drunk.

Qiu Bai, who was beside him, quickly stepped forward to support him and whispered, "Your Highness, which palace will you stay in tonight?"

Li Che glanced at him and said casually, "That last night."

"That palace, I'm afraid..." Qiu Bai hesitated.

"what happened?"

Qiu Bai remembered Huo Duanxiao's instructions, hardened his heart, and said bravely, "I'm afraid someone has moved in."

Li Che was surprised and asked, "Who is so bold as to live in my bedroom?"

"Your Highness, please go and see it yourself." Qiu Bai said with a stiff upper lip.

Li Che felt confused, but he was drunk and didn't think too much about it. He walked forward with big strides.

Qiu Bai and Ying Bu followed closely behind and quietly gestured to dismiss the other followers.

Stepping into the palace, Li Che saw only flickering candlelight and the palace was silent.

He frowned and was about to ask again when he suddenly lost his balance and stumbled forward.

A graceful figure flashed out from the side, Li Che smelled a fragrant breeze, and then someone held his right arm, and his arm felt a full and soft feeling.

"Your Highness, I will support you."