On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

In the field, Chu Xiling's face looked particularly gloomy, as if there were dark clouds pressing down on her head, and she couldn't let go.

She never expected that when she came to Daqian with full of expectations and high spirits, intending to seize Qinghe County without bloodshed through a fight, the seemingly dandy Lin Zhen would intervene and completely disrupt her entire plan!

What made her even more distressed was that she might now be forced to cede Beihai City.

That is a strategic location that is crucial to suppressing Daqian.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiling felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife.

She couldn't imagine what kind of wrath and severe punishment would be waiting for her from her father when she returned home if she really ceded this land.

How can I do this...

Chu Xiling had been a favorite of fate since childhood, blessed with a halo of honor. For eighteen years, she had studied diligently and never failed.

In the eyes of the world, she is a talented and extraordinary woman; in the hearts of her parents, she is a priceless jewel in their palms; and in the word of mouth of people all over the world, she is the most promising heir to the throne.

It seemed as if all the glory and brilliance were born for her.

However, today she suffered an unprecedented Waterloo, was completely defeated, and was exhausted both physically and mentally.

A huge sense of frustration surged over her like a tide, almost drowning her.

Could it be that I really shouldn't have suggested to my father that we go on a diplomatic mission to the Kingdom of Qian?

If he didn't come, there would be no need to give the food, Huang Zhien wouldn't kneel down and call himself a dog, and Beihai City wouldn't be lost!

No.

Chu Xiling told herself.

Beihai City must not be lost.

Murong Yan laughed out loud: "Hahahaha, Princess of Chu, you have already failed two of the three rounds of competition. There is no need to compete in the final round. I declare that Chu has been defeated and Beihai City will be..."

"Your Majesty!" Chu Xiling interrupted Murong Yan before she could finish her words, and walked out gracefully, saying, "Your Majesty, regarding the duel, our Great Chu is indeed slightly inferior, but Beihai City..."

She clenched her teeth slightly, her eyes gleaming with an unwavering determination: "No matter what, I will never give it to your country."

"How dare you! A princess go back on her word!"

"Engagers from all the countries are here. Do you have any dignity left in the Chu State?"

Murong Yan's eyes flashed with a cold light, and every word she spoke was filled with unquestionable majesty: "Princess Qingqiu, are you trying to deceive the emperor?"

"I dare not, but I cannot agree to cede Beihai City. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!" Chu Xiling's attitude was very firm. She had made up her mind and knew that Murong Yan didn't dare to do anything to her.

The Great Chu State was eyeing her covetously from the south. If she made the slightest mistake, the Chu Emperor, Chu Batian, would be furious and would march his troops north to attack her.

Whether in terms of national strength or military strength, the current Daqian cannot compare with the Chu State. Once a war breaks out, even Lin Zhen may not be able to hold on alone in a hurry.

Murong Yan slammed the dragon table and shouted sternly, "Don't you think you, the Chu State, are bullying my Daqian State? I will punish you today!"

"Your Majesty, no!" Gu Yunting hadn't expected Lin Zhen to win. Seeing Murong Yan seemed to be about to act impulsively, he quickly stood up and said earnestly, "Our Daqian and Chu have always been on good terms. The fight just now was just a joke. Your Majesty, please don't be impulsive. Why don't we find another way and propose a condition that can both demonstrate the majesty of our Daqian and be acceptable to Chu!"

After saying that, Gu Yunting kept winking at Murong Yan, which meant: Don't be anxious, if something goes wrong it will not be good for anyone.

Murong Yan also knew the ins and outs of this, but she just couldn't swallow this anger.

The Chu State is too bullying!

If they are defeated, they will seize power by force and force us to cede Qinghe County; but if they are defeated, they will go back on their word and deny their promises, trying to use the fact that Daqian dares not to take military action rashly as a shield and trample on the rules at will.

Being an emperor to this extent is too undignified.

Just as she was in a state of confusion and unable to make a decision, Lin Zhen stepped forward and spoke earnestly, "Your Majesty, ceding the city is a matter of great importance to the nation, and it is not something that the princess can decide alone. I would like to suggest that we make another bet."

Lin Zhen guessed that Chu Xiling would not agree to cede land, so he had already made a backup plan.

Murong Yan heard this and backed off. She waved her sleeves and said, "You proposed the bet, so it's up to you to decide."

Lin Zhen walked slowly to Chu Xiling, a meaningful smile on his face. "Princess Qingqiu, apart from this condition, can you agree to everything?"

"That's right, as long as they don't require my Great Chu to cede territory or pay compensation, I can agree to all other requests."

Lin Zhen smiled faintly, as if everything was under control: "That's great. Then Princess Qingqiu, please condescend to the Daqian Palace and not return to your country within three years."

"what?"

These words were like a bolt from the blue. The faces of the Chu delegation members changed drastically in an instant, and their horror was evident in their expressions.

"Princess, absolutely not! They are trying to use you as a hostage to threaten our country!"

"This is too dangerous. I cannot agree to this under any circumstances!"

"Lin Zhen, don't be shameless and change the bet immediately, otherwise my Great Chu army will invade us!"

Lin Zhenxian, who hadn't said a word from beginning to end, suddenly opened his sharp eyes and looked directly at the person who had just provoked him. His voice was steady and full of unquestionable majesty: "Go ahead and suppress me. Am I afraid of you?"

"I..."

Looking directly at the person who had just provoked him, his voice was steady and full of unquestionable majesty.

The man lowered his head unconsciously and didn't dare to say a word for a long time, as if even breathing became difficult under this momentum.

In fact, Lin Zhen’s purpose is very simple, which is to gain as many favorable factors as possible for the Qian-Chu battle three months later.

Keeping Chu Xiling, the stunningly beautiful woman, in the palace as a bargaining chip is undoubtedly a brilliant move.

I just hope that Chu Batian will be careful not to harm his daughter because he loves her so much.

Otherwise, this bet is of little use.

"Okay, I promise you." Chu Xiling said loudly and actually accepted the bet.

She is indeed a heroine and the number one in the royal family of Chu.

Lin Zhen couldn't help but look at her with admiration.

"Excellent! Princess Qingqiu is truly a heroine, and her words carry weight! Your Majesty, in my opinion, the birthday banquet may continue!"

"Permission granted, start the music!" Murong Yan was a little disappointed because she didn't get Beihai City, but being able to let this bitch stay in the palace as a hostage and make the State of Chu stretched to its limits was also a good result.

Thinking of this, her mood suddenly brightened, and she ordered the musicians to play the melodious melody again.

Soon, a group of dancers in long gauze skirts, like colorful flowers in spring, swayed their bodies and walked into the magnificent hall, dancing gracefully.

They are either green or red, with different shapes and sizes, and all are extremely beautiful.

Just like what the poem says, "The orioles and swallows are as spring as ever, the green is lush and the red is thin, but I still feel sentimental."

"Your Majesty, I wish you a long life!"

"May His Majesty the Great Emperor live as long as the heavens!"

Murong Yan raised her wine cup with a smile: "Everyone, drink to victory!"

"Your Majesty, please!"

"What a good wine! Hahahaha."

Amidst the singing and laughter, there was one person who was feeling uneasy.

Gu Yunting.

He drank alone, with a subtle depression hidden between his brows, which was out of tune with the festive atmosphere.

To be honest, Lin Zhen was very unhappy when he lost, and even more unhappy when he won.

Because from now on Murong Yan would probably look up to Lin Zhen, which would further undermine the Gu family's status in the court.

Gu Beichen, ah, Gu Beichen, you unfilial son, where the hell have you been?

If you were here, how could you let this kid Lin Zhen steal the show?