The empress is pregnant, and the emperor's incense continues

For a moment, she was heartbroken, fearing that someone would notice her expression was different. She quickly lowered her head to adjust her emotions, and then heard an old voice in front of her.

"Princess, our Northern Wei Dynasty and Southern Tang Dynasty have been on good terms for generations, and the princesses of the two countries often visit each other. All this is for the people of the two countries. It has been three years since the princess married from the Southern Tang Dynasty to the Northern Wei Dynasty. The people of the two countries are grateful for the princess's efforts. ."

The old prime minister's words were sincere, and Meng Lanxin also expressed her feelings in agreement: "I am supported by the people, so I naturally want to work for the well-being of the people."

After finishing his polite remarks, the old prime minister began to get down to business: "Princess, the late prince suddenly died suddenly. In order to continue the marriage between the two countries, with your majesty's permission, I now propose to the princess. I also ask the princess to marry our emperor for the sake of the stability of the people of the two countries." To reassure the people.”

Ever since the late prince passed away and Meng Lanxin was under house arrest in the East Palace, she knew that her own fate was no longer hers to decide. Since she had shouldered the mission of getting married, it would be the same no matter who she married, and she was mentally prepared.

She bowed her head and said nothing. The envoy from the Southern Tang Dynasty stepped forward and answered on behalf of the princess: "Three years ago, our Southern Tang Dynasty and Northern Wei Dynasty reconciled, and the two countries became good friends. Now that we can get married again, it is really a blessing for the people of the two countries, but we don't know that our Southern Tang Dynasty and Northern Wei Dynasty have a good relationship." What status can Princess Tang have in the harem of the Northern Wei Dynasty?"

The engagement between Yu Wenhu and Princess Xixia has now been spread to all the three countries. If the Northern Wei Dynasty asked the princess of the Southern Tang Dynasty to be a concubine, the Southern Tang Dynasty might not be able to swallow this breath.

Seeing that the envoy from the Southern Tang Dynasty had a rather unkind tone, the Prime Minister said in a flattering manner: "Mr. envoy, don't be anxious. When the princess married the Northern Wei Dynasty, she was a wife. Now our emperor will naturally treat her as a wife."

"Oh?"

Not to mention that the envoy did not believe it, Meng Wenyao also felt that the Northern Wei Dynasty must have other plans for this move. She quietly waited for the explanation given by the Northern Wei Dynasty.

Sure enough, after seeing the prime minister smile awkwardly, he said: "Your Majesty the Envoy also knows that our emperor was once a hostage in Xixia, and now he relies on Xixia's help when he returns home. He will make Princess Xixia his queen, both emotionally and rationally."

"So, you Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty wants to establish two queens?" The Southern Tang envoy's tone was full of ridicule.

Being questioned in public, the Prime Minister was not angry. He still smiled and said: "I am dissatisfied with the envoy, that is what my emperor has in mind."

"laugh!"

With a merciless sarcasm, the envoy said with a displeased face: "We in the Southern Tang Dynasty don't care whether you in the Northern Wei Dynasty establish two queens or two queen mothers, but the future crown prince must come from the belly of our Southern Tang princess, otherwise We will never agree to this marriage."

"Don't be impatient, my lord, please listen to what I have to say first."

The prime minister ignored the envoy's cold face and hurriedly explained: "My emperor was accidentally poisoned when he was a hostage in Xixia. This poison can only be cured by the princess of Xixia. Unfortunately, this poison is related to fertility, that is, From now on, our prince of the Northern Wei Dynasty will probably only come from the belly of the Xixia princess."

"That sounds grand, just say it directly. Before Xixia sent Yuwenhu back to fight for the throne, he had already used poison to control his fertility. In that case, it doesn't matter if we don't want to get married. We want to take the princess back. I wish you all the best. Your emperor and Princess Xixia have been in good company for hundreds of years."

The envoy was about to leave, but the Prime Minister hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade him: "My lord, envoy, please calm down. The diplomatic relations between the two countries should not be arrogant. The princess was once the crown prince of our dynasty. If she returns to the Southern Tang Dynasty to marry, wouldn't it be an insult to our dynasty? The envoy is not willing to come." There must have been some kind of war between the two countries because of this incident."

"Now, as long as the princess is willing to marry our emperor, peace between the two countries can be maintained. Moreover, our emperor is willing to build a palace in Chen County, close to Southern Tang Dynasty, for the princess to live in, and to facilitate the princess to see her mother-in-law at any time. However, the princess herself cannot It’s just childbirth, it’s of great benefit to the people of both countries and the imperial court, but it’s harmless, what do you think, Sir Envoy?”

The envoy hesitated. He was an official of the Southern Tang Dynasty. All he thought about was the welfare of the people. Sacrifice of a princess was really a trivial matter.

At this moment, a cold voice sounded from behind: "No."

"Since then, although I, the Southern Tang Dynasty, have gained face, I, the Princess of the Southern Tang Dynasty, have to watch you Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Princess of the Western Xia Dynasty fight against each other. How can I be so embarrassed for the princess? Her happiness in the rest of her life will be so unimportant. ?"

Seeing that the matter was about to succeed, and not wanting to be interrupted by this unknown person, the Prime Minister immediately lowered his face and angrily said: "In the talks between the two countries, there is no place for you, an unknown person, to speak, so step back."

Meng Lanxin, who was still in shock, looked at Meng Wenyao, who was dressed in men's clothing, approaching step by step. She suppressed the turbulence in her heart and choked up: "Since she is the envoy of the Southern Tang Dynasty, she represents my father. Whatever she says, I will not." We will all consider it carefully.”

"Princess!" the prime minister said dissatisfiedly: "The marriage between the two countries concerns millions of people. It is not an act of loyalty by one person."

"Our emperor and Princess Xixia are engaged, and the two countries have been as close as one family. Does the Southern Tang Dynasty want to save the princess even if it offends both countries?"

The prime minister was angry and finally pulled off the hypocritical fig leaf. Meng Wenyao said rudely: "I, the second princess of the Southern Tang Dynasty, will marry the emperor of Xixia soon. If the Northern Wei Dynasty attacks the Southern Tang Dynasty for the eldest princess, Xixia will never make peace. The Northern Wei is advancing and retreating together, and Xixia is very likely to stab the Northern Wei in the back. Can’t the Prime Minister even see through this?"

"you!"

The prime minister was a cunning person after all, but he adjusted his mood in a moment: "Princess, please think twice about the marriage. Let's talk about it today. The princess and her family will talk first, and we will talk about the marriage another day."

As soon as the prime minister left, Meng Lanxin hugged Meng Wenyao and started crying.

"Why are you here? The Northern Wei Dynasty is a den of tigers and wolves. Why did my father allow you to come here?"

After crying for a while, Meng Lanxin began to worry about Meng Wenyao's situation. She asked: "Your engagement with the Xixia Emperor is still for one year. Now that you are here, if something unexpected happens, what will you do in the future? Listen to my sister. Yes, leave quickly."

Meng Wenyao shook her head resolutely and said firmly: "I am here this time to take my sister back. If she doesn't leave, I won't leave."

"Nonsense!"

Meng Lan was angry and distressed. She took Meng Wenyao's hand and persuaded her earnestly: "You also heard what the prime minister just said. If I return to the Southern Tang Dynasty, and the Northern Wei Emperor really wants to use this as an excuse to attack the Southern Tang Dynasty, how can I It’s not hurting the people of the two countries.”

"Is my sister going to sacrifice the rest of her life to fulfill the needs of the Emperor of the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Princess of Xixia?" Meng Wenyao said unwillingly.

"What can I do if I go back? I won't be able to marry. I will be alone for the rest of my life. At least I will stay in the Northern Wei Dynasty. The marriage between the two countries is still there, so the people will not suffer."

Not knowing what she was thinking of, Meng Lanxin began to cry silently again. Meng Wenyao felt distressed and squatted down to look up at Meng Lanxin.