"How can you be so rude to the Queen?!"

Prince Dun’s violent temper can no longer be tolerated. At most, we can just fight a war. Why would he have the chance to show off his power here?

"That's right. Khan, this is too disrespectful to our Qing Dynasty."

With Prince Dun taking the lead, Shen Beile also echoed beside him: "Tibet is just a frontier tribe belonging to my Qing Dynasty. Because of this, everything in Tibet is a gift from my heavenly family."

Shen Beile's words were very convincing, but they made the Khan very angry.

He didn't care about these things. Although he had ill intentions towards the Qing Dynasty, after interacting with the queen in this way, he actually felt a little bit of admiration for her.

"Not urgent."

Nian Shilan saw that it was inappropriate to hear such a quarrel, so she changed the subject.

Just at this time, Zhou Ninghai also came back and whispered a few words in Nian Shilan's ear, which made Nian Shilan feel more confident.

This Khan was truly righteous, as he came here alone with only two followers.

"Your Majesty, there is no need to ask. This Khan did not lead the troops here."

He was used to being a commander, so when he saw someone whispering in Nian Shilan's ear, he naturally knew what was going on.

Doubting that I led the troops here is really an underestimation of myself.

"We Tibetans have always been upright in our conduct. Your Majesty, there is no need to be so. Since you are here as a guest, why would I lead an army to launch a surprise attack?"

After hearing this, Nian Shilan began to look up to him.

"It's natural."

Nian Shilan was also tired. Since she had already decided to let Princess Chaogui marry, it was time to go back and make preparations: "I have asked someone to prepare a place for you to stay. Khan will go there to rest later. Now that you are here, you should rest well for a few days."

Nian Shilan did not mention Princess Chaogui's marriage at the banquet. Instead, after the banquet, she called all the concubines to Yikun Palace.

"My queen, which princess should we let go to marry?"

Concubine Qi, Noble Lady Xin, and Concubine Qi were all extremely anxious.

Concubine Xin has a daughter, so she would naturally be a little anxious, but Concubine Qi and Concubine Qi were just brainless.

Oh, by the way, there is also a Noble Lady Fucha!

"Have you forgotten that the late emperor had a little daughter, Princess Chaogui?"

After Nian Shilan finished speaking, the entire Yiku Palace fell silent, and Concubine Xin also breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately this matter did not fall upon her daughter.

"The emperor and the queen want to let Chao Gui, the legitimate princess, go to marry?"

Concubine Qi asked in disbelief.

Tubo was just a frontier tribe, and it was really not worthy for Chao Gui to marry into the alliance.

But marriage was not the goal. Nian Shilan also wanted Chao Gui to have a good home. The fact that the Tubo Khan came here alone meant that he was a person worthy of trust.

Concubine Qi didn't understand the reason, and Nian Shilan was too lazy to explain.

He uttered a word coldly: "Why don't you go?"

After saying this, Concubine Qi immediately became quiet.

"Even if Chao Gui doesn't marry now, she will definitely marry in the future. I am also considering the long-term. Besides, can we really afford a war now?"

Nian Shilan continued with her own words: "Either it's 10 million taels of silver, or we mobilize the army. Compared with these two options, marriage is of course the best option. Otherwise, what else do you sisters have to do?"

If everyone can come up with an idea, Nian Shilan thought it would be good to listen.

But after I finished speaking, so many people were unable to utter a word.

"The harem is not allowed to interfere in government affairs. The Queen is now in charge of government affairs. The Queen will make the final decision."

Noble Lady Fucha spoke softly from the side.

Nian Shilan just rolled her eyes and didn't say anything.

"I am sent to protect the country, but I don't know where to use a general. Why mobilize thousands of troops when a woman can solve the problem? Even if it is the emperor, I guess he would let Chao Gui marry."

Concubine Duan understood what was happening from the side.

This is indeed true. How many people are good at fighting in the entire court?

Nian Gengyao and Longkodo, who were previously valued by the emperor, were all dealt with by the emperor.

With these two precedents, everyone knows that one of them is more powerful than his master, so naturally no one would be willing to fight on the battlefield.

"Okay, now we should get ready. I'm tired, you all can go away."

After Nian Shilan asked everyone to go back, she asked Songzhi to call Chaogui over.

"Chao Gui, you know about this, right?"

Nian Shilan saw Chao Gui crying since she came in, and she guessed that she already knew about it.

"Understood, Queen."

Chao Gui said while sobbing.

"Chao Gui knows that the overall situation should be taken into consideration, but after all, I have lived here for so many years, and I still can't bear to leave."

Nian Shilan looked at Princess Chaogui in front of her, feeling mixed emotions.

I have never seen Princess Chaogui before. Ever since the death of the previous emperor, Chaogui has been staying in her own little world and seldom interacts with the concubines in the harem.

We had only met once before when I was crowned queen. So today was our first official meeting.

However, before she came, Nian Shilan had already thought of everything. She might cry and make a fuss, but after she came, she felt that she was unexpectedly sensible.

She was a rare good girl, but it was a pity that she became a victim of politics.

Although this marriage was arranged by myself for her, it was also a helpless measure. Since the fate of marriage was difficult to change, it would be better to choose a good one, which would be some consolation.

"It's rare that you know the big picture. This is the only solution I can offer."

Nian Shilan couldn't help but sigh: "Don't worry, when you get married, I will definitely follow the ceremony for a Gulun princess."

This is the last thing Nian Shilan can give. After the marriage, they will probably never see each other again, whether in this life or in this life.

"Chao Gui thanks the Queen."

Chao Gui knelt down and kowtowed to express his gratitude.

She was truly grateful in her heart. She had lived in the palace for so many years, so she naturally knew that even a princess could not escape the fate of marrying off. Moreover, the current emperor was her fourth brother, and she knew what he was like.

Ever since the nine princes competed for the throne, the fourth brother had begun to scheme against his brothers.

If he wasn't seriously ill and the Queen was not in power, she would probably have plotted against him.

In just five days, the day of the marriage arrived, and Chao Gui's procession happened to be accompanying the Tubo Khan.

After sending her away, the matter was resolved and the worry was put to rest.

Nian Shilan did what he said. The ceremony for Chao Gui was grand and many people came to see him off, but it was unknown how many of them were sincere.

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