Remarrying Chun Yuan

"Cough cough."

Liu Yuechu never expected that he would hear such a bad thing she said behind her back.

"Why are you back?" He had been on official business in the palace.

Of course, even more people will be killed.

She simply doesn't need to know.

"His Majesty and the Emperor of Chu have returned," Yuan Cuo said directly. "Now that everything is settled, they're taking a leisurely stroll around."

Liu Yuechu: "..." She really is worthy of being her mother-in-law.

"So we all have to go to the palace?"

“Yes, you must go too.” Yuan Cuo took her hand. “The alliance of the four kingdoms cannot be delayed any longer, and you will also become my wife, the Queen of Yan. This must be announced to the world.”

Originally, this event was supposed to take place in the State of Yan, but unexpectedly, Qin Mushuo rebelled, and it was moved back to the State of Qi.

Liu Yuechu didn't delay. She went back to the inner courtyard to change her clothes and then took the children with her to the palace.

Although only a day had passed, Yuan Cuo had already thoroughly cleaned up the palace and the capital. In fact, he didn't even have to lift a finger; it was the Empress who personally carried out the cleanup. To show Yuan Cuo what was going on, she even ransacked the Pei family, leaving only Pei Chun alive.

When Emperor Qi Xiao arrived at the palace, the news of his death was dispelled, and all mourning attire was put away.

"It's a four-nation alliance, after all. Why rush things like this?" Emperor Qi Xiao originally wanted to rest for a couple of days before holding a grand celebration, at least to have some singing and dancing.

But the Chu Emperor was unwilling, and Yuwen Chan did not want to either.

They were both tired of staying in Daqi and just wanted to finish their business and go back as soon as possible; Yuan Cuo and Liu Yuechu felt the same way.

Emperor Qi Xiao was still reluctant to let Yuan Cuo leave, and before the ceremony for the four-nation alliance was held, he summoned Yuan Cuo for a private talk.

"I also believe you have the potential to rule both countries. How about we follow the Empress's wishes and merge the Great Qi and the Yan Kingdom into one, placing them under your control?"

“No.” Yuan Cuo’s refusal was crisp and decisive. “The Great Qi is in chaos and needs to be rectified. If Your Majesty finds it difficult to act, out of consideration for this old minister and your reputation, I can recommend someone for Your Majesty.”

"Who?" Emperor Qi Xiao asked directly.

“Qin Yao,” Yuan Cuo said, uttering the name of a prince.

Emperor Qi Xiao was dumbfounded. "Ninth son? He's only nine years old!" He had almost forgotten he had such a son.

“Yes, don’t underestimate him because of his young age. He has a broad vision and deep understanding. Yang Zhanchun specifically mentioned this to me. He is very worthy of being cultivated, as long as he is not misguided.” Yuan Cuo added the second half of the sentence.

Emperor Qi Xiao: "..." There's no need for mockery.

"I need to consider this carefully, but I still hope you will teach him."

"I don't have time. After the alliance is established, I want to travel around with my wife and children." Yuan Cuo didn't want to be tied down by an identity. He just wanted to give orders and let his subordinates carry them out.

He needed to visit the people and travel to various places to see for himself, otherwise he would only be a blind and incompetent ruler.

He wouldn't tell Emperor Qi Xiao about this inner turmoil, but his eyes already conveyed it.

Emperor Qi Xiao was speechless. He knew Yuan Cuo's ruthless nature, so he simply stopped pressuring him. "Children can't just play around as they please. The great scholars of Yan are not as good as those of Qi. When they grow up, they will still have to come back to study. You can't teach them yourself."

Yuan Cuo clicked his tongue; he really hadn't considered this issue.

"We'll discuss it later." Could he also invite Yang Zhanchun and Elder Zhuang to the Yan Kingdom? But it's too early for him to talk about poaching talent now, lest he really anger this man to death, which would be a loss.

Without further discussion, the ceremony for the four-nation alliance was held, and the two countries were notified in advance, so that they could consider the matter carefully.

Everything proceeded according to the established procedures.

The terms that Emperor Qi Xiao originally disagreed with were now agreed to.

If even his own son might rebel, he'd love to blow him up. What does he have to fear from the Chu, Meng, and Yan states trying to trick him?

A winter has passed.

The plants and trees are lush in the spring.

Liu Yuechu spent the New Year with Princess Chen in Daqi. After the second day of the second lunar month, she took the children and followed Yuan Cuo to Yan State, and then wandered around.

……

"Tell me, is it a bit humiliating to just let those two be so arrogant and make us old folks toil away?" Emperor Qi Xiao sent a message to Emperor Chu.

The Chu Emperor replied, "I want my granddaughter. The future of Chu depends on the Empress's ascension to the throne. You'd better not try to take her from me."

Emperor Qi Xiao: "..." I haven't even said anything yet, why are you already assigning people?

"I still think the Ninth Prince is not suitable. I will choose my grandson to succeed me. Do not let this matter leak out in advance."

Emperor Chu: "Deal."

Liu Yuechu: "I've had a bad feeling lately. I feel like they're always plotting something. Maybe I should run away somewhere far away."

Yuan Cuo held the children and said, "Hehe, let them try to catch them in Luo Kingdom... The weather there is nice, and the food is good too. Let's stay there for a year."

……

(Finish)