"After this, it will be difficult to find time to come to Country G again. I believe Lord Wen Nian is also aware of the situation in Country M. If it weren’t for Chinian’s sake, I wouldn’t have come to Country G, at least not at this stage. Domestic affairs are already keeping me very busy."
"Of course, I understand this."
"That’s why... I also hope that the wedding between my daughter Chinian and Zhongli can be held as soon as possible."
The people who had been moving their knives and forks all stopped, and quietly turned their gaze toward the King of Qing Lin.
The King of Qing Lin seemed unconcerned with everyone’s stares, and continued to eat leisurely as he said,
"When Niannian’s older brother spoke to me about Niannian and Zhongli’s matter, he was very happy. It shows that Zhongli Wuzhi has no issues with his character or abilities."
"So I am also very reassured, and feel that Niannian’s choice is very good."
"Your Majesty the King, even if you are reassured, isn’t it too hasty to hold the wedding so soon?"
It was Zhongli’s mother who spoke, and she really... did not take a liking to Chinian.
Perhaps as a matter of couples in agreement, Zhongli Yuting appreciated Zhongli and Lu Xiaoer from the beginning. Although Lu Yonghuai, the older brother, always clashed with Zhongli Yuting, they liked everything about Lu Xiaoer, including her personality and family background.
Now that Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer had broken up out of the blue, and Princess Chinian emerged out of nowhere, it made her, as a mother, feel uncomfortable.
"Eh, Lady Zhongli, you can’t say it like that. Zhongli Wuzhi and Niannian truly love each other, and they were already discussing marriage after such a brief time together in Country G. The feelings of the two children are the most important."
King Qing Lin looked toward Zhongli Wuzhi,
"Zhongli Wuzhi, do... you find it too hasty?"
Zhongli Wuzhi pressed his lips together, and smiled slightly,
"Not at all hasty. Your Majesty the King is busy with state affairs on ordinary days, and this time you are staying in Country G for a week. I believe it is Your Majesty’s intention to attend the wedding between Chinian and me."
King Qing Lin raised his eyebrows, Zhongli Wuzhi’s words very much matched his own thoughts,
"Zhongli Wuzhi is indeed attentive, very good, I did indeed want to take this opportunity to attend Niannian’s wedding, of course, this is after I’ve met Zhongli Wuzhi and deemed him worthy of my Niannian."
What do you mean ’worthy of your Niannian’?
Talking about Her Highness the Seventh Princess, it sounds nice, but the Royal Family of Country M has no prestige to speak of in Country M itself, even the King has to seek help from others.
Moreover, no matter how pretty the Seventh Princess is, she is ultimately a mute who cannot speak.
Although Lady Zhongli did not want to think so negatively, the reality was right in front of her.
She and her husband Zhongli Yuting have never been concerned with the Royal Family of Country M.
They were very satisfied with Lu Yonghuai’s daughter, much better than any Princess from Country M.
They never said that their daughter was not worthy of Zhongli Wuzhi, but now the King addressed Zhongli Wuzhi as unworthy of his daughter first...
Lady Zhongli’s displeasure was almost written across her face.
Song Lili saw everything clearly, only...
Since the King of Qing Lin was present, the dinner table was no longer an ordinary one, but a banquet between two countries.
"Tonight, I suggest that Mr. Zhongli and the King of Qing Lin get to know each other briefly, and as for the wedding between Princess Chinian and Zhongli Wuzhi, I suggest that both your families can talk privately later."
Song Lili raised her glass,
"Regardless, with the King of Qing Lin coming from afar, this toast is to you. I hope that Country M and Country G can always maintain a good relationship, mutually beneficial and uphold the alliance."
Wen Nian also raised his glass,
"The lady’s wish is also my desire, Your Majesty."
They shifted the topic from personal matters to the major national affairs of diplomatic relations between the two countries, partly to avoid embarrassment.
The King of Qing Lin smiled and responded.
After the banquet, the King of Qing Lin took the initiative to invite Mr. and Mrs. Zhongli to visit his hotel for a gathering. Orıginal content can be found at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⚫𝙣𝙚𝙩
Naturally, Mr. and Mrs. Zhongli could not refuse.
Wen Nian and Song Lili saw the two families off from the President Mansion.
Later in the evening, back in their bedroom, Song Lili sat on the edge of the bed, looking utterly listless...
Wen Nian walked in only to see Song Lili sighing.
"I don’t know what kind of outcome these two families will talk out tonight..."
"What do you think the outcome will be?"
"I can’t guess at all; Zhongli Wuzhi seems... he’s truly planning to marry Princess Chinian."
Wen Nian picked up Wen Qichen from the crib, walking around the bed with a cheerful step, which made Song Lili’s head hurt even more.