This person is too strong but insists on eating the empress' soft rice

Chapter 70 The Son of the Southwest King

When Ye Chen heard that Murong Yan wanted to marry the princess, he immediately thought of Luo Qianqian.

After realizing this possibility, Ye Chen was no longer calm.

His face also became a little gloomy.

"Hong Yan, what do you mean, Murong Yan is looking for Chang Le?"

His voice was full of chill, although Ye Chen didn't have any thoughts about Luo Qianqian.

But he was aware of Murong Yan's nature, especially in the past month or so, Ye Chen and Luo Qianqian got along quite happily.

How could he just watch such a cute girl being pushed into the fire pit?
Luo Hongyan nodded at this moment: "This is exactly what I am worried about. Judging from the current situation, Murong Yan's goal is very likely to be Changle."

"She is just about to turn 14, and Murong Yan came here to propose marriage at this time. I'm afraid it's not a coincidence."

Ye Chen felt that what Luo Hongyan said was good.

In the Daqi Shen Dynasty, women could get engaged at the age of 14 and get married at the age of 16.

Murong Yan's trip was definitely a good one.

Ye Chen said in a deep voice: "Hongyan, you can refuse him at that time, right? Could it be that he can force it?"

After Ye Chen finished speaking, she saw that Luo Hongyan smiled wryly and shook her head.

"Ye Chen, you don't know that there are four kings with different surnames in the Dacha Dynasty. Not only do they have their own army, but they also have their own taxes in their territory."

"In other words, they are local snakes in their respective territories, and they are difficult to deal with. In the past, emperors could only win over through marriage."

Ye Chen continued Luo Hongyan's words: "That is to say, this time Murong Yan came to propose marriage, if there is no suitable reason, it is not easy to refuse him?"

Luo Hongyan nodded: "That's right."

After pondering for a moment, Ye Chen firmly shook his head.

"Hong Yan, I think you can't give in, not only because Murong Yan is not a good man, doing so will definitely harm Chang Le."

"Also, the royal family of the Southwest has always been ambitious. After 2000 years of dormancy, their power has long been intertwined. In addition, as the empress, they are very likely to..."

Ye Chen didn't point it out directly, he knew that Luo Hongyan was very smart.

As the empress, he can't directly participate in politics, and can only remind her whereabouts as far as she can.

"Ye Chen, what do you mean, the King of Southwest has the intention of treason?"

Ye Chen shook his head lightly: "Hongyan, I'm just giving you an onlooker's perspective to observe this matter. I just said that their motives are very strong, and you should be careful, especially in recent years."

Luo Hongyan fell into deep thought after listening to Ye Chen's words.

Originally out of concern for the power of the Southwest King, Luo Hongyan really hesitated, she was thinking whether to betroth Changle to Murong Yan.

But now she completely dispelled that unreliable idea.

Because after thinking about it, she found that what Ye Chen said was indeed very reasonable.

If the Southwest King clan really rebels, how will Changle deal with it?

When the ancestors of the Great Moat Dynasty were crowned kings, those four kings with different surnames were indeed loyal to the Great Moat Dynasty.

But now thousands of years have passed, and people's minds have changed.

The four major families that have become accustomed to being arrogant and domineering in their own territory are very likely to have their ambitions inflated.

If this continues, they will gradually become dissatisfied with living in a corner.

Luo Hongyan had considered this situation before, but she never had the heart to deal with it.

After all, as an empress herself, the resistance she encountered in the court was already great enough.

The first thing she needs to solve is the parties that have been secretly supporting Prince Mu.

Only after she settled down internally, could she have the leisure to deal with the vassal's problems.

It's just that Murong Yan's coming to propose marriage seems to be forcing Luo Hongyan to put this matter on the agenda.

It's a pity that Luo Hongyan's current predicament is indeed very troublesome.

Especially the recent death of Yoo Sang-san, which has greatly damaged the strength of the party that supported her.

If you go to provoke the prince of the Southwest at this time, you will definitely cause other troubles.

"Ye Chen, I came here this time because I felt that this matter is a bit tricky. Can you think of a suitable reason for me to reject Murong Yan?"

Luo Hongyan was also a little helpless at this time.

Because although she is an empress, she still has many restrictions on weekdays.

Ye Chen could see the worry on Luo Hongyan's face, so he comforted him: "Hongyan, you have to have confidence, you are the monarch of the Dacha Dynasty, as long as the people support you, then both the Southwest King and Prince Mu will be overthrown." Don't worry about any storms."

Ye Chen's words immediately touched Luo Hongyan who was in a daze.

Originally, she was very entangled in the situation in front of her, but at this moment she already understood.

The support of the people is the most fundamental thing, and in recent times, her support rate among the people has been rising at a visible rate.

This is also thanks to the potato seeds and other ideas provided by Ye Chen.

In particular, the concept of taking from the people and serving the people made Luo Hongyan's political measures deeply loved by the people.

"I understand. Regarding the matter of Changle, I will find a way to reject Murong Yan."

After Luo Hongyan left, Ye Chen felt sorry for his wife.

"Being an emperor is not an easy task."

Regarding the matter of Chang Le, he had already made clear the stakes with Luo Hongyan, so she must be able to find a way to solve it.

As long as the Murong family doesn't plan to rebel for the time being, there is still room for change.

And if the Murong family really wants to rebel in the future, Ye Chen is not unprepared.

Now his strength has reached the seventh heaven of the emperor, and after a while, he should be able to gradually move towards the semi-holy realm.

At that time, what can a mere Murong family do?

Ye Chen, who is in the semi-holy state, can be destroyed with a flick of a finger.

Ye Chen, who was basking in the sun with a book on his face, suddenly felt someone running over.

He opened the book and looked over, only to find that it was the eccentric Luo Qianqian.

At this time, the little girl ran over with an aggrieved face, grabbed Ye Chen's arm and said, "Brother-in-law, I heard you want to drive me away? I don't want to go!"

"Can you tell my mother to let me stay here for a few more days?"

Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, a voice came from the eunuch outside the door.

It turned out that Concubine Su Gui personally came to Fengming Palace to pick up Qianqian.

Ye Chen got up, and went to meet Luo Qianqian with him.

"During this period of time, it will be a pleasure to trouble the Empress to take care of my parents."

"Concubine Su, you're being polite. I like Changle. If she wants to stay in Fengming Palace for a few days, can Concubine Su agree?"

After listening to Ye Chen's words, Concubine Su Gui showed embarrassment.

After a while, she said: "Empress, I didn't intend to stop it, but Changle is about to be fourteen, and by then she won't be a baby, so I'm afraid it will be inconvenient to come here often."

(End of this chapter)