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"Your Majesty, what our Great Lu Dynasty needs the most right now is time. Even if it's only for a few years, it's still good. All these years... Continuous wars have cost the country a lot of money and manpower... Although Chenqie does not know the exact number, it must not be small. When Chenqie first saw her father, she had inadvertently heard... Over the years, the national treasury had been mostly empty. Thus... We, the Great Lu Dynasty, need time to recuperate and recover our strength. " Concubine Wu continued.    

    

"En." The king didn't deny it. What Concubine Wu said... He knew, but he didn't expect Concubine Wu to be such a woman. He actually knew all of this, and whether or not Minister's father-in-law was involved in this. No one knew.    

    

Concubine Wu saw the reaction of the king. Seeing that the other party didn't scold him, Concubine Wu thought that he had touched the emperor. His heart was filled with excitement, and he continued, "Our Great Lu Dynasty is a land of great things and people are outstanding. As long as there is no trouble or pressure from the outside world. After developing well for a few years, we will definitely be able to recover to our peak strength. At that time, a tiny Fengjue Country will naturally be a piece of cake. In fact, it might even be... Your Majesty, you can also take care of those disobedient small countries. "    

    

"But, you should know that our Great Lu Dynasty agrees with the conditions of the princess. Only Royal Sister, Zhen's youngest, right? How can Zhen bear to let Zhen marry the most beloved Royal Sister to a barbaric place like the Fengjue Country?" The Emperor said.    

    

In fact, Concubine Wu's words really did have some effect on the Emperor. As long as it was true, he would think the same. As long as they were given a few years' time to use the Great Lu Dynasty... Then... The surrounding small countries would no longer be a threat. Even those countries will use these few years to develop... But... They definitely wouldn't be able to develop as fast as their own Great Lu Dynasty. At that time, it would be as easy as flipping his palm to deal with them.    

    

However, there were two reasons why the Emperor did not agree to this marriage. One was that if he agreed to this marriage, it would be a bit of "peace." It would be an insult to his status and would be remembered by history forever. In the history of the Central Plains, there had been dynasties who had married the princess to neighboring countries. Through 'peace', the relationship between the two sides had been stabilized. However, the dynasties that had 'peace' were in decline without exception, and their strength had been greatly reduced. Moreover, those emperors who had agreed to 'kinship' could not escape the reputation of a lousy emperor in the end.    

    

Therefore, the current Emperor of Great Lu Dynasty didn't want to agree to this marriage. He didn't want to admit his incompetence, nor did he want to be labeled as a muddle-headed emperor.    

    

As for the second reason, it was because there was no suitable princess. The only one who was truly suitable for marriage was Princess Qi. As for Princess Qi, he loved her very much. Naturally, he did not want to marry her to the Fengjue Country. One must know that the two countries were very far apart. Even if he defeated the Fengjue Country in the future, he might not be able to live for long. He would see his beloved sister again.    

    

Therefore, the Emperor was not willing to agree to this marriage.    

    

"If Princess Qi was not the only one suitable, I would not have gotten involved." After Concubine Wu heard the king's words, he thought in his heart.    

    

In fact, before the people of Fengjue Country met the Emperor, they had contacted Wu Yan and Minister Wu. They had expressed their thoughts, but it was just a thought at that time. Their attitude was that it would be best if the Great Lu Dynasty agreed. If not, there wouldn't be any problem. It wouldn't affect the peace talks between the two parties.    

    

However, after Wu Yan found out about this matter, he tried his best to facilitate this matter. He wanted those people from the Fengjue Country to show some determination. There was no problem with this. The Emperor of the Great Lu Dynasty really wanted to negotiate with them. In the end, he would definitely agree to it. This was also the reason why the people of the Fengjue Country had agreed to meet the Emperor. That was why their attitude was so tough, and they wouldn't give in when it came to the marriage. Because they had spies. On the side of the Great Lu Dynasty, there were spies.    

    

And the reason why Wu Yan worked so hard to urge this matter was naturally related to Concubine Wu. This was because he had heard his daughter complain more than once. In the Imperial Palace, Princess Qi was the only one who didn't give her face. The two of them were at odds with each other.    

    

If that was the case, Wu Yan might not have encouraged the people of the Fengjue Country to insist on marriage. More importantly, while Princess Qi and Concubine Wu had a bad relationship, they had a very good relationship with Imperial Concubine Li. They were like sisters. Imperial Concubine Li, on the other hand, had a son just like Concubine Wu!    

    

This was deadly. There were no masters in the six palaces, and no successors. However, the positions of the masters of the six palaces could not always be empty. The position of Crown Prince couldn't always be empty. The father and daughter, Wu Yan and Concubine Wu... However, they were staring intently at the two positions, and only Concubine Wu was able to ascend to the position of the Empress. Concubine Wu's son, the grandson of Wu Yan, became the Crown Prince. Only then would their Wu family be able to keep their wealth forever.    

    

Therefore, on this matter, Wu Yan and his daughter... They attached great importance to this matter, and naturally didn't want anything unexpected to happen. Princess Qi had a very good relationship with Imperial Concubine Li. Furthermore, the Emperor doted on Princess Qi so much. Princess Qi had become a variable in this matter. Therefore, Wu Yan and his daughter naturally wanted to solve this unfavourable factor.    

    

They had never thought of harming the people of the royal family. However, at this moment, the matter of the Fengjue Country had happened. The people of the Fengjue Country actually intended to marry the princess of the Great Lu Dynasty. After Wu Yan found out about this situation, he naturally wasn't willing to miss it. He felt that with the current strength of the Fengjue Country and the fact that he had done something to it... It wasn't impossible to facilitate this matter. That was why he encouraged the people of the Fengjue Country to persist. After that, he told this situation to his daughter. At the same time, he taught her how to do it and how to blow the wind in the Emperor's ear.    

    

After Concubine Wu knew about this situation, he was naturally even happier. She had long disliked Princess Qi, but she did not have many ways to deal with her. Although she was a noble person, she was also doted on by His Majesty. However, Princess Qi was not inferior to her at all. The Emperor doted on Princess Qi even more than her.    

    

This made Concubine Wu feel indignant and helpless at the same time. Now that the opportunity had appeared, there was finally a chance to take Princess Qi away from the palace. He had taken her away from her eyes, and he had taken her away forever. Concubine Wu was naturally very happy, so she firmly remembered what her father had said to her. When the Emperor arrived at her chambers, Concubine Wu began her "performance."    

    

In fact, if it were any other official who said these words, it might cause the Emperor to feel disgusted and think that they had ulterior motives. Had they been bribed by the people from the Fengjue Country, or had they been bribed by the people from the Fengjue Country? They were beaten so badly that they were scared.    

    

However, if it was Concubine Wu, the effect would be different. After all, the Emperor doted on Concubine Wu. In addition, Concubine Wu was only a woman, and she was also his concubine. He wouldn't have any other thoughts. The Emperor's wariness towards his concubine was slightly lower after all.    

    

If it was someone else, they might not even have the chance to say those words.    

    

"Your Majesty, I also know that Princess Qi is the only one who agrees with the conditions in the entire Imperial Palace. To be honest, to marry Princess Qi to the Fengjue Country... Chenqie's heart was also very uncomfortable and also very reluctant. Princess Qi was so beautiful and cute. If she left the Great Lu Dynasty just like that, it would indeed be very sad. However, if one used Princess Qi to exchange for the revival of the entire Great Lu Dynasty... Chenqie felt that it was worth it. She thought in his shoes. If Chenqie was in that position, Chenqie would definitely be very willing. For the sake of our Great Lu Dynasty, we will sacrifice ourselves." Concubine Wu said with a look of pity.    

    

"Furthermore, Princess Qi is very smart. If she marries into the Fengjue Country... Perhaps she can affect some of the major matters of the Fengjue Country, and divide the relationship between the Fengjue Country and those small countries. This way, she will be able to buy more time for our Great Lu Dynasty. " Concubine Wu continued.    

    

"No, Zhen has promised Princess Qi that her husband will be chosen by her. Zhen can't go back on his word." The king shook his head and said.    

    

"It is already very wise and righteous for Your Majesty to say that. The current situation is special. I believe Princess Qi can understand. " Concubine Wu said, "Furthermore, I heard that the Fengjue Country's Crown Prince is extraordinarily brave and fierce. He is also an outstanding man, even though he is a barbarian. ___ said, I heard that the ___'s Crown Prince is very brave and fierce. He is also an outstanding man. Although he is a barbarian, he is still a good man."    

    

"No, I know Princess Qi. She will not like that kind of rough man." The image of the Fengjue Country First Prince appeared in the emperor's mind again. Although he was strong, he was too rough. It was not the type Princess Qi liked.    

    

"Furthermore, marrying Princess Qi to such a distant place, it will be very hard to see Princess Qi again in my lifetime. Zhen cannot bear it in his heart." The Emperor shook his head and said. He really cared about this sister of his mother.    

    

"Your majesty..." Concubine Wu wanted to continue to persuade her, but was interrupted by the king.    

    

"Alright, stop talking." The king stretched out his hand to stop Concubine Wu from continuing. Then, he looked at her and said, "Are those words in your heart or Minister Wu's?"    

    

"It was my own thoughts. If His Majesty doesn't want to listen, then... Then I won't say it." Concubine Wu hurriedly said. She knew that this matter could not be rushed. Looking at His Majesty's expression, it was obvious that he could not continue today.    

    

However, Concubine Wu wouldn't give up so easily. It was not easy to wait for an opportunity to get Princess Qi out of the Imperial Palace. She would not give up. If she couldn't do it today, then she would find another chance. She believed that... She would definitely be able to convince the Emperor.