Deep down, I knew the purpose behind father Emperor’s actions.
It was merely to stabilize Xiao Jinsen’s heart.
After yesterday’s rescue of the Emperor, His Majesty will surely reward them. It’s not just to affirm them, but also to show the entire court of civil and military officials. Thus, the rewards they receive will definitely not be light. His Majesty granting him two cities, making him the first prince with real power, is a threat to Xiao Jinsen. After all, there are currently only two princes in Daxuan Kingdom, one with power and the other without, which obviously cannot balance out.
The Emperor then thought of making his marriage with Ye Qichi unbreakable, so they could not divorce. If they cannot divorce, he could not marry Bai Mowan, and the Bai Family’s army would not become his people. This reassured Xiao Jinsen, telling him that the Emperor was simply rewarding him with no other implications.
This also calmed Xiao Jinxing’s heart.
Having understood this, Xiao Jinxing couldn’t help but admire the Emperor’s brilliant move at this moment.
This move has really put him in a dilemma once again.
He turned his eyes and took a glance at Bai Mowan.
Watching Bai Mowan, her eyes turned red when she heard the Emperor’s pledge to Ye Qichi, her tears spinning in her eyes all the while.
She held back all along and dared not defy the Emperor.
"I can see the affection Princess Chen has for Prince Chen, having saved him on several occasions. I am moved by your deep love, so I hereby grant you and Xiao Jinxing an unbreakable marriage, to be announced to the world immediately!" Xiao Jinxing said with a smile, as though he had done a great deed.
Ye Qichi clenched her fists.
For a moment, she almost lost control and struck Xiao Zhanping’s hypocritical face.
By making it so that she and Xiao Jinxing cannot divorce, is it a reward for her towards him, or is it using her to balance the relationship between Xiao Jinxing and Xiao Jinsen? Today, by rewarding Xiao Jinxing so generously, Xiao Zhanping has to make a promise to Xiao Jinsen. As long as she is with Xiao Jinxing, Bai Mowan will never have a chance to marry him, and the Bai Family’s army cannot become subordinates to Xiao Jinxing. Thus, Xiao Jinsen would not feel that the Emperor has begun to favor Xiao Jinxing over him.
Xiao Zhanping is truly smarter, or rather more cunning, than the average person for being able to become the Emperor.
Just like that, he smoothly handled both his sons.
Indeed, it is ingenious.
Ye Qichi admires him to the point of prostration, yet her heart is also filled with the utmost irony.
Indeed, one must be ironic about the cold-bloodedness of the royal family.
Xiao Zhanping may have smoothed over the relationship between his two sons, but he has put her instead on the edge of danger.
Under Xiao Zhanping’s imperial decree, she and Xiao Jinxing cannot divorce, but it does not mean that she cannot die.
She holds a Death Exemption Token, which can spare her life from a mistake.
It’s not equivalent to an elixir of immortality.
She could still be assassinated.
The title of Princess Chen would be vacated.
Xiao Zhanping is forcing Xiao Jinxing to kill her to silence her.
Is this the attitude toward a lifesaver?!
Indeed, she had overestimated the humanity of the imperial family!
"Princess Chen, have you not received the decree?" Seeing that Ye Qichi had not reacted for a long time, Eunuch Mu hastened her.
Ye Qichi suppressed the irritability in her heart.
To accompany the king is like accompanying a tiger.
Now, Emperor Xiao Zhanping can be gracious to her, but if she defies him, she could also be executed on the spot.
She said, "This servant thanks His Majesty for his great grace."
Apart from acceptance, she could do nothing but accept.
As Ye Qichi received the reward, Xiao Jinxing turned his head to look at her again.
He did not see joy in her eyes, only reluctance.
And he felt that Ye Qichi must have understood the true purpose of the Emperor’s reward.
Reluctant and unwilling.
Emperor Xiao Zhanping could also see the indifference in Ye Qichi’s emotions.
He is indeed using Ye Qichi.
By using her to keep the Bai Family’s army in a neutral position.
Indeed, if Bai Mowan doesn’t marry Xiao Jinsen.
Naturally, she cannot marry Xiao Jinxing either.
If the Bai Family marries either of his sons, it will cause upheaval in the court.
At the moment, he still has not decided whom to pass the throne to.
Although Xiao Jinxing has truly shown his capabilities and loyalty recently, Xiao Jinsen has been a great disappointment to him. But privately, he still has a slight bias towards Xiao Jinsen.
"Your Majesty," Zhao Mengyu suddenly spoke up.
"What is it, my beloved concubine?"
"Your Majesty, this concubine also believes that the best reward for Princess Chen is an eternal marriage to Prince Chen. After all, the depth of Princess Chen’s affection for Prince Chen moves me deeply, and I am truly happy for Prince Chen for having such a virtuous spouse." Zhao Mengyu naturally sought to please the Emperor.