The Emperor's heart is won, she sits on the Phoenix Throne! The Divine Physician's Eldest

"Princess, news has arrived. The Yan Kingdom's marriage procession is on its way and is expected to arrive in the capital in ten days."

After the defeat of the Yan state, although an agreement was signed, they were unwilling to accept it.

Therefore, they took the initiative to propose a marriage alliance.

"Princess, the palace has probably received the news as well." Before Cang Yue could finish speaking, Hong Shao came in. "Princess, someone from the palace has arrived."

Song Siyao arrived at the front hall and saw that it was a close attendant of Emperor Changlong. She followed the attendant into the palace.

An hour later, several princes and important officials in the court received the news that the Yan Kingdom was going to establish a friendly alliance with the Great Zhou.

In Kyushu, it is usually the weaker countries that take the initiative to propose marriage alliances and send princesses to marry foreign rulers.

The Yan state was the hegemon of the Nine Provinces, yet they actually took the initiative to propose a marriage alliance; it was simply unbelievable.

In less than a day, the news spread throughout the capital, causing an uproar throughout the city!

Yu Wang Mansion.

"Your Highness, our opportunity has arrived. This time, the princess of Yan has come to propose marriage. If we can form an alliance with her, Yan will become our greatest ally from now on," Shen Xuan's confidant began to devise a plan.

Shen Xuan disagreed, his face darkening. "Given the current situation, a marriage alliance with Yan is not a wise choice. They definitely came with ulterior motives. They may not help me, and my father certainly won't trust them. If my father distances himself from me because of this marriage alliance to guard against them, then it would be a loss."

Since the Grand Tutor's family was executed, Shen Xuan lost his greatest support.

Emperor Changlong was a wise ruler and a kind father.

He only punished the Grand Tutor's family and did not involve Shen Xuan at all; otherwise, Shen Xuan's life would have been even more difficult.

Consort Xian was confined to her own palace, unable to leave, and Emperor Changlong did not enter, which was tantamount to banishing her to the cold palace, preventing her from providing any assistance to Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan has been wilting lately, like an eggplant that's been hit by frost.

He wanted to marry the princess of Yan, but he was also worried and afraid.

“Your Highness, your concerns are not without merit, but we should always look at things in a positive light. We can wait until the Princess of Yan arrives and then decide what to do based on the situation,” the confidant suggested.

Shen Xuan frowned. "Send someone to gather information first. Don't act rashly. We'll decide based on the situation."

"Yes, Your Highness." The confidant went to carry out the order.

Shen Xuan wasn't the only one with ulterior motives regarding the arrival of the Yan princess.

After all, the State of Yan was such a juicy piece of meat that everyone would want to take a bite out of.

The arrival of a princess from a powerful nation for a political marriage is a double-edged sword. It has a negative side, but if used properly, it can be a sharp knife.

Leaving the palace.

"Your Highness, the princess of Yan has come to marry into the royal family. What are your plans?"

Prince Shen Xuan held his teacup, calmly savoring the tribute tea that Emperor Changlong had recently bestowed upon him.

This tribute tea, extremely green, is last year's new tea, totaling only one pound. Emperor Changlong had been keeping it and hadn't been willing to drink it. Some time ago, he had completed a task and was rewarded with one ounce by Emperor Changlong, which he treasured. Only today did he finally take it out to have a small sip.

"If the enemy doesn't move, I won't move; if the enemy moves, I'll wait for the right opportunity to act."

Shen Xuan's face radiated confidence.

He is not Shen Xuan; he has someone to rely on, so it's not that he has to be the princess of Yan.

The confidant remained silent, knowing that Shen Xuan still had something to say.

As expected, Shen Xuan finished his tea and slowly added, "If there is profit to be made, then kill the enemy if they make a move!"

Shen Xuan appeared calm and collected; even if Mount Tai collapsed before his eyes, he would remain unfazed.

But no one knew that beneath his carefree and unconventional heart lay a deadly blade.

In his world, there are only two kinds of people: enemies and useful people.

His brothers were all his enemies.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Jin Palace.

Shen Heng is practicing calligraphy.

With a flourish of his pen, the character "静" (quiet) leaped onto the paper.

The character "静" (jing, meaning still/quiet) is written in a way that suggests a sense of exuberance and unbrid

He wrote about stillness, but his heart was anything but still.

"Your Highness, how do you plan to launch the attack?" the confidant asked.

"What are you going to attack? Women are like water; they need to be carefully protected. Only by giving your heart will the other person be moved. Once they are moved, they will naturally follow you." Shen Heng still had that honest and simple look.