The ministers of Heavenly Dragon could only anxiously watch their Emperor, never before have they so earnestly hoped for their Majesty to renege.
Another group of ministers eagerly looked towards Da Qing.
At first, they were proud of their Emperor’s discerning eye, but now they fervently hoped that Da Qing would refuse.
As long as Da Qing was unwilling to marry off the Eldest Princess to Heavenly Dragon, then their Emperor’s promise would naturally be of no consequence.
Yet, Emperor Longqing was uncharacteristically silent.
Initially, he intended to refuse, but after hearing the young Heavenly Dragon ruler’s words, he suddenly withdrew the refusal he was about to speak.
No matter what the future holds, a mont where an Emperor can declare that he does not desire thousands in his harem, shows the weight Bao Chan holds in his heart.
He could find a talented and beautiful husband for Bao Chan in the future, and could use status to ensure he never takes a concubine.
However, he could not use power to force soone to wholeheartedly love only Bao Chan.
The Emperor’s gaze swept over the grand hall, catching sight of his own sister glaring at the Heavenly Dragon Emperor.
His heart stirred suddenly.
Under all the gazes, Long Qing lightly coughed and said with a smile, "Our Yong Le is deeply favored by His Majesty of Heavenly Dragon. However, Yong Le has been spoiled by since childhood, and her matters are beyond my control."
Whether it was the ministers of Heavenly Dragon or those of Da Qing, they all looked puzzled — what did this an?
Was it a refusal? Yet, it didn’t quite sound like one.
Long Xiao was the quickest to respond.
Almost imdiately after Emperor Longqing finished speaking, he loudly said, "Does Your Majesty an that Eldest Princess Yong Le’s marriage is her own decision? If Eldest Princess Yong Le agrees, would Your Majesty consent?"
Emperor Longqing nodded.
Long Xiao’s words refocused all attention on Gu Shengyin.
Gu Shengyin cursed cunningly in her heart.
Only to see Long Xiao looking at her with profound affection, gentle in his deanor: "Eldest Princess Yong Le, I wonder, what are your thoughts on this matter?"
Gu Shengyin thought, I’d very much like to refuse you harshly, let you taste your own dicine.
Yet, outwardly, she gracefully stood up, gently flicking her luxurious sleeve, her gaze shifting with an indescribable allure.
Everyone in the grand hall gaped at her series of movents.
Such is the way with beauties, even the most ordinary actions beco imbued with an inexplicable charm.
Gu Shengyin showed no hint of bashfulness typical of one being proposed to, directly eting Long Xiao’s gaze, her voice ringing like a lark’s first song:
"Just now, as the Emperor of Heavenly Dragon said, if you marry , will the harem include only ?"
Long Xiao nodded without hesitation, "Naturally."
Gu Shengyin pressed forward: "And if Your Majesty breaks this promise, what then?"
Looking into her eyes, Long Xiao resolutely said, "Such a thing will not happen."
Gu Shengyin persistently challenged, "I have never believed in empty promises. Why not, Your Majesty, make a vow: if you break your word, let return peacefully to Da Qing, how about that?"
Such words were truly astonishing.
Even among commoners, divorce is rarely seen, let alone between an Emperor and Empress of a nation.
The ministers of Heavenly Dragon instinctively wanted to interrupt.
Long Xiao’s gaze was fixed tightly on Gu Shengyin, unsurprised to find a hint of challenge in her eyes.
She deliberately said this to force him into concession!
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