On Our Wedding Night, I Discovered the Crown Prince's Hidden Illness-Chapter 941: Proactively Seeking Marriage Alliances
Empress Yu smiled and asked, "Going to Tiancheng to see the snow? It’s not snowing season yet, is it?"
She truly wanted to see snow.
Snow never falls in Nandian. She was born and raised there and had never seen snow with her own eyes.
She had only seen it in picture books.
It was said that when it snowed, everything was covered in white, a silver-clad world, very beautiful to behold.
"It is already late autumn, and Tiancheng gets cold early. It will probably snow once winter sets in," Baili Shuo murmured, "I also want to take this opportunity to see our daughter."
When their daughter was mentioned, the smile on Empress Yu’s face brightened even more, "Speaking of our daughter, I really miss her. I wonder if there is any good news between her and the Heir of Tiancheng. If there is, we will become grandparents."
Upon hearing the words "grandparents", Baili Shuo couldn’t help but sneeze.
"Did the Emperor catch a cold?" Empress Yu reached to touch Baili Shuo’s forehead.
Baili Shuo grasped his wife’s hand and laughed, "My nose suddenly itched." Pausing for a moment, he sighed, "But if we leave Nandian, though state affairs are handed over to Zhengrong, I still have some concerns."
Just then, Baili Zhengrong strode over.
"Father and Mother are not confident in me, and I have even less confidence in myself," he said with a smile, "I have a good idea that can solve this problem."
Baili Shuo asked solemnly, "What is the idea?"
Baili Zhengrong chuckled mischievously, "I will go to Tiancheng on behalf of both of you. I will carefully check on how my sister is doing now. As for the scenery of Tiancheng covered in snow, I will have an artist make several paintings, ensuring Mother can experience it as if she were there."
Empress Yu playfully pointed at Baili Zhengrong, "You child, what kind of idea is that? You want to go yourself and found an excuse."
"Indeed, I miss my sister and also Tiancheng. After all, I grew up there," Baili Zhengrong said seriously, "Father is the ruler of Nandian, how can he leave easily? The Emperor of Tiancheng, Ye Yuan, is suspicious and cunning. If he were to detain Father in Tiancheng, could Father ever return home?"
He made a valid point, and Baili Shuo sighed, pondering for a while before saying, "It’s still some time before snow falls in the Tiancheng Capital. Let’s talk about it in a while."
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Tiansheng Capital City, Prince Zhenbei Mansion.
The son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law were all persuading Lai Ran.
Li Yuyue urged, "Though the Nandian Empress has accepted Yan’er as their daughter, it remains nominal. Father is Yan’er’s biological father, and no one can dispute that!"
Leng Yu Yan agreed, "Yes, Father, you are my real father. Besides, with the title of Princess Nandian, the troubles regarding the marriage alliance between His Highness the Crown Prince and Nandian are resolved."
Ye Jiu also persuaded, "Father, with Yan’er having another title, my Father Emperor will be more wary. With Yan’er’s noble status, other Princess Consorts can only admire her."
Leng Yuqing also spoke up, "Father, speaking broadly, His Highness and Yan’er have a long road ahead together. I heard from my elder brother that the Emperor is considering passing the throne to His Highness. Tiansheng is the supreme power, many nations outwardly comply while plotting in secret. The Nandian Empress cherishes Yan’er, likely wishing to strengthen ties with Tiansheng further. Once His Highness ascends the throne, with support from Nandian to the south and our Zhenbei Mansion in the north, wouldn’t it be excellent?"
These words resonated with Ye Yiheng.
Having this said by his brother-in-law was more persuasive than if he had said it himself.
Sure enough, Lai Ran’s anger subsided significantly.
He drank several sips of tea and placed the teacup down heavily.
Everyone knew he, Lai Ran, doted on his daughter, yet why were people so intent on making a fuss about her.
Fortunately, Yan’er being recognized by the Nandian Empress doesn’t mean she is losing anything.
"But I’m still not pleased!" He looked at the empty teacup, "Is there any wine?"
"Who drinks wine so early in the morning?" Ye Yiheng gently replied, "Father-in-law, if you truly dislike the Nandian Emperor, you could just write a letter and have him revoke his decision."
Lai Ran finally waved his hand, "Enough, enough, such a small matter doesn’t need an official letter. Let that old rascal stay in Nandian, let’s see if he dares come to Tiansheng and snatch my daughter away."
Just let Baili Shuokong dream on.
The family was chatting when the steward came in to report.
"Your Highness, someone from the Luo Family is here."
"The Luo Family, which Luo Family?" Lai Ran pondered for a moment, then laughed heartily, "Look at my memory! Quickly invite them in!"
The steward acknowledged and bowed before retreating.
Leng Yuqing’s face suddenly turned red. He stood up and said to Lai Ran, "Father, I shall go welcome them."
Lai Ran nodded, "Mm, as you should, go on."
Suddenly in good spirits, he raised his hand, signaling the maid to pour him tea.
Not long after, Father Luo, Madam Luo, and Luo Meng’er were led to the main hall by Leng Yuqing and the steward.
Father Luo and Madam Luo hadn’t expected that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort would also be present.
Given the Crown Prince’s position in the Emperor’s esteem, aligning with the Prince Zhenbei Mansion would surely bring glory to their family!
Father Luo hurriedly, along with his wife and daughter, bowed in greeting, "Your servant and family greets His Highness, greets the Crown Princess Consort, greets Prince Zhenbei, greets the Princely Heir, greets the Ninth Princess!"
Ye Yiheng adjusted his sleeves and said indifferently, "The Mansion is managed by my father-in-law."
Father Luo quickly shifted his bow towards Lai Ran, "Prince Zhenbei, your servant pays respects!"
Lai Ran raised an eyebrow, noting Luo Miao’s acuity in grasping the situation.
Such a person wouldn’t engage in actions that are harmful to himself or without benefit, it was only normal that he would act on mutual advantage.
Lai Ran raised his hand, "Take a seat and serve the tea."
The Luo family expressed their thanks in a hurry.
All present held positions above the Luo Family. If Luo Meng’er truly formed a match with the Second Young Master, it would be great fortune indeed.
With this in mind, Madam Luo sought to build rapport, "Your Highness, our Meng’er was a classmate of the Crown Princess Consort. It’s through this connection that Meng’er was blessed to meet the Second Young Master."
"Oh?" Lai Ran turned to Leng Yu Yan.
Leng Yu Yan replied with a smile, "Indeed, when my brother and sister-in-law got married, Meng’er came to the Mansion to share in the wedding feast. It was on that day Meng’er first saw my second brother and found him extraordinary."
Lai Ran observed his second son and the young lady Luo Meng’er exchanging tender glances and sighed.
Since his son was interested, what could a father do?
Fortunately, the Luo Family held a respectable position in the court.
Broadly speaking, Luo Miao was considered righteous.
Luo Miao presented the gifts and, knowing that a smiling face invites goodwill, laughed as he said, "We came by unexpectedly today because we heard last night that Your Highness had entered the capital. However, it was already late when we found out, so we came this morning."
Lai Ran replied, "Our family is the groom’s side, conventionally, I should have visited first."
Luo Miao waved his hand, "No, no, it’s appropriate for your servant to come."
After all, it was their daughter who confessed her love to the Second Young Master.
To put it bluntly, their daughter was the one actively pursuing him.
With that reality, he, as the father, naturally had to make the first visit.
Considering how many prestigious families wanted to forge ties with the Leng Family, they had to be proactive, hadn’t they?
