After my whole family overheard my thoughts, they went berserk.

However, he didn't have any feelings for Shi Yunyun at the prayer ceremony. It was only after their unexpected encounter that he fell in love with her.

Sigh, as expected of the male lead, he has so many stories to tell, it's impossible to finish them all in a short time.

"Your Majesty, the Huayao Kingdom is the most powerful of the five kingdoms, and the Tianqi Kingdom is second only to the Huayao Kingdom. A marriage alliance between the two countries would be a powerful alliance and the icing on the cake!"

"Your Majesty, I believe that a marriage alliance between our two countries is a wise move!"

The envoys from various countries rose to their feet to show their support.

"Your Majesty, I believe that establishing diplomatic relations between our two countries is a long-term solution. Most of the medicinal herbs from the Huayao region are exported and sold to Tianqi. If our two countries establish relations, it will be like adding wings to a tiger!"

Rong Lizheng stepped forward and made a loud suggestion.

In reality, this was a reminder to the Emperor to consider the nation's interests, as the medicinal herbs of the Huayao Kingdom were entirely supplied by the Tianqi Kingdom!

"Your Majesty also believes that the diplomatic relations between the two countries cannot be ignored. If the First Princess of Tianyao were to marry into Tianqi, it would be more beneficial for their development!"

Princess Lingyang also stepped forward and seconded the motion.

With Rong Xiang at the forefront, the other ministers followed suit.

"Your Majesty, we believe that this marriage alliance is a cause for celebration!"

Shi Miaomiao was about to cry.

"These beasts! I'm still a little baby! Why are you in such a hurry to marry me off? Do you think I'm too cute and an eyesore?"

She looked at Rong Lizheng and angrily confronted him.

"Old Braden, I know what you're up to. You're getting my dad to get rid of me so your granddaughter can take my place. I'll expose your secrets when I get the chance."

"And you, you old green tea b*tch! You see how much my father dotes on me, and you're jealous of my mother, trying to get rid of her darling to distract my father. You've got your share of gossip too, just you wait!"

The emperor frowned.

He didn't understand what "Old Biden" or "Old Green Tea" meant.

But he's interested in this gossip.

"I urge Your Majesty to consider this matter carefully, as it concerns the relations between our two nations!"

"What should I do? Everyone is watching, putting me in a difficult position. If I don't agree, wouldn't that be breaking ties with Tianqi? But if I agree, I can't agree!"

He wanted to hear what was on her mind, but she didn't respond.

"call!"

She didn't know what to do either.

"Who would have thought that I'd be caught up in this drama myself, with the male lead and his nephew both vying to marry me!"

This question is beyond the scope.

In the original book, the Crown Prince requested a marriage alliance, and the Emperor readily agreed, handing her over to Consort Rong.

But now, we definitely can't let the Crown Prince marry Shi Yunyun, otherwise, the original plot will unfold.

"I also wish to compete, but I believe that the little princess is still a young girl, and we should wait until she grows up before seeking her opinion!"

Mu Xuechuan's voice was firm and resolute!

"Uncle, stop joking. The little princess is still a baby. You are a full twelve years older than me. How can you ask her for her hand in marriage?"

"No trouble," Mu Xuechuan replied coldly.

"Holy crap, what's going on?!"

Shi Miaomiao's eyes popped out in shock.

How come the script went off track as soon as these two appeared?

This question isn't even in the original book!

“One of you is the Ninth Prince of Tianqi, a renowned war god, and the other is the Crown Prince of Tianqi. Now you both want to marry the little princess. I know that Miaomiao is charming, but I cannot incite internal strife within Tianqi. Why don’t you two go back and reconsider?”

The emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I have no need to consider it; I will come back to ask for your hand in marriage again!" Mu Xiuyan insisted.

"Yes!" Mu Xuechuan replied loudly.

"I see, so he came to my rescue."

Shi Miaomiao couldn't understand it; the male protagonist in the original book wasn't like this.

He's a hopeless romantic, falling for Shi Yunyun and being used by her in various ways. How come he seems to be trying to turn things around now?

The atmosphere grew increasingly awkward, and the ministers fell silent.

"Your Majesty, today is a prayer ceremony, and there should be singing and dancing to add to the festivities. Your Majesty, I would like to perform a dance to entertain you."

Princess Lingyang took off her outer garment, leaving her only in a thin veil, her figure faintly visible.

She and the Empress were both renowned beauties in the Huayao Kingdom.

The Empress was more beautiful than a fairy, gentle and dignified, elegant and noble.

Princess Lingyang was plump and graceful, with a captivating charm.

After her husband passed away, many men in the capital wanted to marry her, but she refused them all.

"Yue, I feel like throwing up. How old are you, still calling yourself 'Emperor Brother'!"

The Emperor happened to hear Shi Miaomiao's innermost thoughts.

"What do kids know..."

As the music began, Princess Yangling began to dance gracefully, her large, watery eyes staring directly at the Emperor, her movements becoming even more alluring.

"My silly mother, Princess Lingyang is openly seducing your husband, haven't you noticed yet? Look at the way she's looking at your husband, flirting with him. And the way she's twisting her waist, it's like she's about to break."

Shi Miaomiao subconsciously looked at the Emperor, angrily confronting him.

"Hmph, I never imagined my father was this kind of person, watching without even blinking."

Upon hearing this, the Empress also looked towards the Emperor.

The emperor met her gaze, then lowered his head awkwardly.

Princess Lingyang swayed gracefully as she walked over, took the Emperor's hand, raised her wine cup, and prepared to drink the nuptial wine with him.

The emperor was extremely uncomfortable.

Although his heart was always with the Empress, the dance was indeed very captivating!

"Hmph, all men are big jerks!"

The Empress felt uneasy.

In front of everyone, as the empress of a nation, if she lacked even this basic magnanimity, wouldn't she become a laughingstock to the world?

"Dog God, come out here, get him!"

Shi Miaomiao got angry.

A pair of round eyes bulged wildly at the emperor.

He was completely unaware of it.

Princess Lingyang moved her feet, and the dog god followed her.

She tried to avoid it, but the dog god still followed her.

The men present watched intently, while their wives pulled at their ears and pinched the backs of their hands.

"oops!"

Princess Lingyang fell heavily, revealing her voluptuous figure.

"Brother Emperor, can you help me up?" Ling Yang asked, looking aggrieved.

Hastily!

They tried to trip you up, and now they've given you the chance!

"Mother, help her! You're the Empress, why are you afraid of that little brat!"

The Empress looked at Princess Lingyang and said loudly.

“Princess Lingyang, today is a prayer ceremony. All the ministers and envoys from various countries are here. There are rules in the palace that all participants must be well-mannered and dressed appropriately. Your attire is really disrespectful to the nation.”

The Empress's words resonated with the women of the household.

"That's right! To flaunt one's appearance at a prayer ceremony is a great disrespect to the gods!"

"Everyone knows she's a widow, and she does whatever she wants just because she's pretty."

"The Empress is so powerful. As the mother of the nation, she is dignified and beautiful. Why doesn't Princess Lingyang learn from her?"

Princess Lingyang felt wronged as she listened to the mockery from the other women.

Her eyes were brimming with tears, she bit her lower lip, and looked at the Emperor with deep affection.

The empress set aside her pride and showed weakness to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I did not mean to scold my sister. It's just that Miaomiao is still young, and I was afraid that she would be negatively influenced."

"That's great, Mother! You're putting what you've learned to good use."

The emperor's face darkened, and he reprimanded her in front of everyone.

"Princess Lingyang, this is improper of your manners. Please put your clothes back on and leave immediately!"