The Princess smiled, "Mr. Yan, no need for such formality. Let see who’s about to win."
She leaned in, carefully studying the chessboard for a mont, "Mr. Yan is about to lose."
The Emperor finally placed his piece down and burst into laughter, "With Imperial Sister’s arrival, I win."
He then turned his head, "Did you have matters to attend to at the palace today, Imperial Sister?"
The Princess glanced at Yan Beichen.
The Emperor waved his hand, "No worries, Yan Aiqing is just like family to . If you have matters, speak freely, Imperial Sister."
Only then did the Princess speak, "I’ve co to ask you for so good things."
"Youzhi is about to get married, but I haven’t found an appropriate gift for my granddaughter-in-law yet. Emperor, if you have any good items, bestow a couple. I can’t afford to lose face with my granddaughter-in-law."
The Emperor was taken aback, "Youzhi is going to get married? When was the marriage arrangent made?"
The Princess replied leisurely, "After the New Year, and now we are only awaiting the final rites."
"Who’s the young lady from?" the Emperor inquired.
"Not from any particular family, she is a female doctor who saved Youzhi’s life."
As the Emperor was about to speak, Yan Beichen laughed, "The Young Master is talented and noble in background; how can he marry a woman from an inconspicuous family? I think the Young Master is worthy of a Princess."
The Princess glanced at Yan Beichen, her eyes slowly narrowed.
The Emperor nodded, "Youzhi is indeed a good child. Consort Chen has taken a fancy to him, and I think it’s good. I intend to betroth Shoukang to him."
"Then let the marriage with that doctor be called off."
The Princess sighed, "Emperor, our Wei Family rules with virtue and justice."
"That lady has shown great kindness to Youzhi, how can we commit such an ungrateful act?"
The Emperor hesitated, "This is indeed—"
Yan Beichen laughed again, "It’s no problem; let that doctor be a concubine. Being a concubine to the Princely Heir, enjoying riches for a lifeti, is also repaying her kindness."
The Princess looked at Yan Beichen, her gaze turned cold, "Mr. Yan, this is a family matter of the Duke Mansion. Why do you repeatedly intervene?"
Yan Beichen bowed to the Princess, "Forgive , Princess, I was considering for the Princess’s benefit too."
"After all, there are few n as outstanding as the Young Master in the world. If he weds a Princess, ensuring familial ties remain strong, isn’t that great?"
The Emperor nodded repeatedly at this.
The Princess sneered at Yan Beichen, "What? Is Mr. Yan not content with wielding absolute power in the court, that now you even ddle in the Emperor’s family matters?"
"Hmm! What do you regard the Emperor as?"
Yan Beichen’s lips twitched several tis before he quickly knelt, "Forgive , Emperor, I spoke too much."
The Emperor waved his hand, "Stand up, stand up. Imperial Sister has a fiery temper; don’t hold it against her."
Yan Beichen slightly curled his lips and stood up.
The Princess sharply turned her head towards the Emperor, "You protect him, but not !"
The Emperor smiled helplessly, "Ah, Imperial Sister, Yan Aiqing had good intentions."
The Princess decisively said, "My Youzhi is not young, already over twenty. My health declines with each passing day. I’m waiting for him to marry quickly so I can hold my great-grandchild."
"Shoukang is still young, not even fifteen. How long will this marriage be delayed? Besides, early childbirth might be difficult; this marriage is inappropriate!"
The Emperor nodded again, "That’s indeed true."
Yan Beichen was just about to speak when the Princess pointed at him, "Shut your mouth! If you dare utter another word, I’ll have you thrown out!"
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