Remarrying Chun Yuan

"Are you sober now?" Yuan Cuo looked at her face, which was even more flushed, but this flush was not because she was drunk, but because she had sobered up.

Liu Yuechu felt sore all over, as if she were on fire. She still couldn't believe that the person in front of her was Yuan Cuo, so she reached out and pinched his cheeks hard a few times.

"Really you?"

"How did you come to the State of Chu?"

"Didn't they all go to the Yan Kingdom to form a four-nation alliance?"

She was shocked and even started looking at his chin, wondering if he was in disguise.

“I’ve already met with them, and the terms of the alliance have been drafted. They will definitely agree.”

"They'll agree anyway, so what difference does it make whether I'm there or not?" Yuan Cuo clearly didn't care.

Liu Yuechu hissed, "And your coronation ceremony too."

“Whether or not a coronation ceremony is held, am I not still the new ruler of Yan? Besides, with the queen and children absent, it would be a disgrace for me to sit on that throne alone.” Yuan Cuo’s words were full of domineering arrogance.

Liu Yuechu stared at him, her gaze never leaving him.

Yuan Cuo deliberately moved closer, "Haven't you seen enough? Still not sure it's me?"

"I just feel that you are a little different." Only now did Liu Yuechu realize that his aloof and arrogant aura had permeated his features.

His previous gentle demeanor was tinged with a hint of disdain and stubbornness towards the world.

But this disdain and stubbornness were not directed at her; rather, they were the backlash of something that had been suppressed for a long time.

He disdained the wavering thrones of Emperor Qi Xiao and Emperor Chu, and stubbornly organized the four-nation alliance, not wanting to see them again or make friendly relations with them.

Yuan Cuo held her hand. "No matter what, I will always be your husband, and you will always be my only queen, my only woman." He was making a promise.

Liu Yuechu smiled and said, "How many women would be jealous of me? Your palace would probably be overflowing with them."

"Aren't you enjoying the food served by male servants here too?" Yuan Cuo suddenly brought up this matter.

Liu Yuechu's expression froze, and the memories of her previous drunkenness suddenly popped into her mind.

"Really? He's just a cook."

"And you even said he's more handsome than me?"

"You're mistaken, you must be mistaken."

"It's been a long time. My wife's memory isn't very good. Perhaps I should help you improve it?"

Seeing his wolfish gaze, as if he saw her as soft prey, Liu Yuechu almost cried with laughter. She could only admit her mistake, "I was wrong, I was really wrong. Even if he is more handsome than my husband, he is just an empty shell. I like my husband, not because I like his face, but because I like you as a person."

“I was wrong, I was really wrong. Besides, I didn’t do anything wrong. My heart belongs only to my husband.”

……

Liu Yuechu begged for mercy repeatedly and uttered sweet words, which finally made Yuan Cuo let go and stop torturing her.

The two had not seen each other for a long time and were newly married after a short separation.

They lingered together, their love as deep and tender as glue.

However, the succession ceremony of the Yan state was in a very awkward situation at this time, because the ceremony was held as scheduled, but Yuan Cuo was nowhere to be seen.

Emperor Qi Xiao's face was dark, and Emperor Chu's expression was also displeased.

If one still doesn't realize that Yuan Cuo has tricked them all, then one is unworthy to sit on the throne of the emperor.

Yuwen Chan burst into laughter. Although he was also angry about Yuan Cuo's sudden departure, seeing the awkwardness of Emperor Qi Xiao and Emperor Chu, he had used up all the laughter he had in a year.

"Actually, I can understand it very well. One of them is holding his child and refusing to release him, and the other is holding his wife and refusing to send her back. If he were to attend the enthronement ceremony as usual and humbly discuss the four-nation alliance with you, wouldn't he be torn to pieces by the two of you!"

Yuwen Chan was young and impetuous, and a brave man. He didn't need to beat around the bush or speak in a nice way; he was straightforward and blunt.

The Chu Emperor forced a smile. "He does have an indomitable spirit. Perhaps this spirit suits me well. In any case, he's not as indecisive and mediocre as others."

Emperor Qi Xiao: "???" Why was he being scolded all of a sudden?

"It's precisely because he doesn't miss me that he comes up with all these bizarre tricks, and he prefers to disappear without a word. It's really hereditary." He retorted indirectly.

The Chu Emperor sighed, “It is precisely because they resemble me that they have the ambition to establish a four-nation alliance, instead of being complacent with a throne, indulging in grandiose schemes, and entertaining themselves behind closed doors, which only invites ridicule from outsiders who say they are the worst.”

Emperor Qi Xiao was speechless.

Regardless of the reason, it is undeniable that during his reign, the country was indeed the weakest of the seven kingdoms. "I only hope that the people can live in peace and tranquility, and I do not want fighting and killing, after all, it is all human life."

"They simply can't win, otherwise why wouldn't they let the mines flow out? Why would they just secretly refine their weapons?"

"That was to protect the safety of the people of Daqi."

"If it's just for the sake of protecting your safety, why bother participating in the Four Kingdoms Alliance? To put it bluntly, this alliance is just four countries joining forces, isn't it really just to suppress Si Kingdom and Luo Kingdom? Why don't you go back?"

……

Emperor Qi Xiao was truly no match for her, and every word she uttered struck a nerve with him, since he had never gained the upper hand in front of Emperor Chu.

"So this four-nation alliance is a ridiculous joke. He's already gone, perhaps he went to Chu and will soon bring his wife back." Emperor Qi Xiao looked at Emperor Chu and said, "As for you, it's hard to say whether you can go back."

"Then I won't go back. Anyway, I was going to give the Kingdom of Chu to him anyway." The Emperor of Chu sipped his tea leisurely, completely unconcerned.

Emperor Qi Xiao could not tolerate Yuan Cuo's neglect. "He just left like that? Didn't he give me and the two emperors an explanation?"

Yuan Cuo always acted with a balance of tension and relaxation, and he would never leave not a single word behind.

The envoy from Yan watched the emperors bickering for a long time, and when asked about it, he immediately summoned someone to deliver the terms of the four-nation alliance.

"This list was compiled by the King; please take a look."

"If there are no objections, the states of Yan, Chu, Qi, and Meng shall proceed in accordance with this charter."

Although Emperor Qi Xiao had anticipated that Yuan Cuo was prepared, he had not expected that his preparations would be so detailed.

He opened the detailed terms and conditions and read them carefully.

The Chu Emperor, having lost his earlier arrogance and mockery, began to seriously flip through the pages.

Yuwen Chan disliked reading such things the most, so he tossed them to his adjutant and read them to him.

After listening for a few minutes, Yuwen Chan lost his patience. "Alright, that's enough. Our Meng Kingdom has no right to refuse. We'll do whatever he says." He had already decided to marry Liu Yuechan as the clan leader's wife and arrange a marriage alliance. Was he afraid that Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu would trick him?

The Chu Emperor read it carefully and nodded in agreement, saying, "I think this distribution is reasonable and good for the Chu Kingdom. I have no objections." She agreed as well.

Emperor Qi Xiao's face darkened. "This is tantamount to hollowing out the Great Qi. He has sold out the Great Qi! I will never agree to this! I will not allow it!"