Chapter 851: Chapter 849: Impersonated
He heard the footsteps of Qin Ge coming to find her, and before Qin Ge could even speak, he kneeled and said, “Mother, forgive your son for his unfilial behavior, I cannot marry Cousin Zhao Hua, I do not like her!”
Qin Ge had been holding back a breath for a long time and almost passed out from suffocation.
Qin Muyan hurriedly helped her sit down, patting her back to help her catch her breath.
Qin Ge sighed helplessly, “When will you be more tactful, child? Even if you don’t like Zhao Hua, you shouldn’t say it in front of your imperial grandmother, aren’t you slapping her in the face?”
Qin Muyan, with his straightforward nature, said “The imperial grandmother is family, and your son feels no need to deceive her, if I do not like her, I will not marry her.”
“Then who do you like? Looking across the entire Great Wei Dynasty, there are only a handful of eligible princesses for you, and your Cousin Zhao Hua is a rare pearl amongst them, most fitting for you! Don’t forget, the two of you were betrothed, and she is the only one who can be your main consort in this life!”
Qin Ge emphasized strongly.
Initially, her elder sister, Qin Muyan’s mother, had passed away early, and Qin Rulie was preoccupied with state affairs, which was why Qin Muyan had to be entrusted to her to be raised by this widowed aunt.
Over the years, she had always treated Qin Muyan as her own, lavishing love upon him and never refusing his wishes.
However, the one thing she couldn’t agree to was his marriage, which had been set by the Empress Dowager and the late emperor and empress, and couldn’t be changed by anyone.
Qin Muyan resisted adamantly, “Mother, I do not like Zhao Hua.”
“Do you have someone else in your heart then? Someone from the Great Cheng Dynasty? Ever since your trip there, you’ve been distracted! You jump at any chance to lead troops out.”
Qin Ge frowned, as someone who had been through it all, she could not fail to see what was on her son’s mind.
Qin Muyan’s lips tightened slightly, a troubled expression apparent on his face, this was the first time he was keeping something from Qin Ge, “Your son doesn’t, but regarding the marriage, unless absolutely necessary, let your son recover from his wounds first, then we will discuss it further with His Majesty.”
Qin Muyan’s tall figure seemed a touch forlorn.
Qin Ge suddenly felt a pang of sympathy.
Su Yingxue and Chu Yihan arrived in Yingdu the next day, and upon Chu Yihan’s arrival at the Great Wei Imperial Palace, after presenting his card, he was received with grand hospitality.
Qin Rulie opened the palace gates to welcome him and even arranged a state banquet in his honor.
After meeting Qin Rulie, Chu Yihan said indifferently, “Thankyou for the gracious reception, but I have come to the Great Wei not for state affairs, but for personal matters, so there is no need for a state banquet.”
Qin Rulie, who always respected heroes and held Chu Yihan in high esteem, stroked his beard with a smile upon hearing his words, “Ninth Prince is renowned throughout the world, and I do not wish to impose on anybody. If you dislike the state banquet, it shall be dispensed with, but I hope you will stay for some time. I would like to offer you accommodations in a palace as a gesture of gratitude for the hospitality you showed my brother Mu Yan previously.”
“Thank you, Emperor of Wei,” Chu Yihan politely expressed his gratitude.
By his side, Su Yingxue drew closer to him and whispered, “Hubby, this Emperor of Wei is quite generous, and a very good brother, too.”
The brotherly relations within this royal family appeared much better than in many other countries.
Chu Yihan pinched her cheek, “The Great Wei has a solid foundation, and the royal family has always been harmonious.”
That was also why the Great Wei Kingdom would not easily be shaken.
Aside from many years ago, when the Empress Dowager lost her beloved little princess, there had never been any sign of discord within the Imperial family of the Great Wei Dynasty.
Qin Rulie noticed a young girl in a red dress by Chu Yihan’s side, but Chu Yihan’s tall stature mostly concealed her, and he couldn’t get a clear view.