Chapter 367: What Qualifies as the Heavenly Empire?

Chapter 367: What Qualifies as the Heavenly Empire?

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The Empress finally spoke up: Both of our nations are among the strongest empires in the world. If we were to engage in a conflict, it would have far-reaching consequences and be detrimental to both sides. Indeed, its not advisable to resort to warfare and disrupt the peace. A marriage alliance is a good solution!

The court officials unanimously exclaimed, Your Majesty is wise! The Third Prince of Great Yan Empire secretly let out a sigh of relief, finally having his point understood.

I fear that if the fighting continues, it might not end well.

However, how should we arrange this marriage alliance? Third Prince of Great Yan, since you proposed this idea, please share your thoughts! the Empress continued.

The Third Prince bowed and said, For the marriage alliance, the main goal is to resolve the conflicts between our nations and ease the tensions. Therefore, the candidates must be chosen carefully. First, they must hold noble titles, at least the rank of prince or princess. Second, whether prince or princess, they must be unmarried to ensure compatibility. Third, they must have the favor of the current Emperor. Only when these three conditions are met, will the marriage alliance be meaningful and effective! The Empress nodded slightly, finding this request reasonable.

However, she soon furrowed her brows, realizing that the Great Wu Empire didnt seem to have suitable candidates.

First, the issue of candidate identity couldnt be resolved satisfactorily. She herself had no heirs, so there were no princes or princesses available. The bloodline of the Three Great Princes had been wiped out, leaving only some less-threatening dukes.

Among them, some were unmarried and could be considered as marriage candidates.

But then, the third condition posed a challenge. The Third Prince of Great Yan required the candidate to have the favor of the current Emperor, yet after searching among all the royal bloodlines, there was no one in the younger generation who met that criteria.

Finding someone to fulfill this requirement would be difficult, and the astute Third Prince wouldnt be easily fooled.

Therefore, finding a suitable person was virtually impossible.

The Empress shook her head and said, This condition is too strict! Let me be clear, we in the Great Wu Empire cant find a suitable candidate for the marriage alliance, so we must relax the conditions!

No, there is a suitable candidate in the Great Wu Empire! the Third Prince exclaimed.

The Empress asked, Who?

Princess Wu Yunying!

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall fell silent. The civil and military officials looked odd, bowing their heads, hesitant to speak.

Even the Empress on the dragon throne narrowed her eyes, creating a sense of danger.

The Third Prince continued, In your Great Wu Empire, Princess Wu Yunying is the most suitable candidate! Although she doesnt hold the title of a princess, shes greatly favored and cherished by you, Your Majesty. Hence, her status is equivalent to that of a princess. Additionally, Wu Yunying County Princess is only twenty-eight years old, unmarried, and without any engagement. She is highly suitable. Only by marrying her to Great Yan can the tensions between our nations be alleviated! The Empress glanced at the court filled with civil and military officials, then looked at Lin Beifan. She realized everyone was silent and spoke again, If she is to marry, who shall she be wed to?

It must be someone of equal status! At this moment, the Third Prince of Great Yan Empire exhibited an unusual awkwardness, with a slight blush on his face. Your Majesty of Great Wu, what do you think of me?

The Empress widened her eyes in shock, You?

Thinking that the Empress disagreed, the Third Prince hastily continued, Ever since I first met Princess Wu Yunying, Ive found her intelligent, charming, and romantic. Shes a perfect match for me! I am still unmarried, and so is Wu Yunying County Princess. Both unattached, the match is ideal!

Furthermore, as the Third Prince of Great Yan, I excel in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and my poems and songs are unmatched. I am highly favored by my father, the Emperor. Wu Yunying County Princess wouldnt suffer any injustice by marrying into Great Yan. Please, Great Wu Majesty, grant your consent! He looked at the Empress nervously.

Because, he did indeed have some feelings for the young princess, but he was afraid of the Empress refusal.

This should become our ancestral teaching, passed down from me!

The officials exclaimed together, Your Majesty is wise!

Then they looked at Prime Minister Lin Beifan with admiration, in awe of his extraordinary reasoning.

He had managed to decline a marriage proposal with such a grandiose and irresistible reason!

We truly admire him!

Indeed, Sir Lin, you mentioned that this country existed for 300 years. Does that mean this nation only existed for 300 years? Why did such a powerful nation fall? The Empress asked in confusion. The officials were also curious and leaned in to listen.

Your Majesty, the fall of Daming was caused by multiple factors, but the main reason was the dominance of corrupt officials in the court, widespread corruption, and intense class struggles. The problems had become too deeply entrenched to be resolved. The rulers at the time lacked the power to turn things around and could only resort to suicide, preserving the last vestiges of their dignity and integrity. Lin Beifan reported.

The Empress couldnt help but recall her own experiences.

The Great Wu Dynasty had also reached the .-year mark!

Corrupt officials were rampant in the court, and corruption was widespread!

Class struggles were also severe, causing the people to suffer!

There were regional warlords, military conflicts, powerful neighbors surrounding them, and the risk of invasion at any time!

If not for Lin Beifans arrival, she too might not have been able to turn things around and might have had to find a place to commit suicide!

Alas! The Empress sighed deeply.

Where was there any Daming Dynasty?

Lin Beifan probably intentionally fabricated a history similar to Great Wus, using it as an opportunity to remind her to be a good Emperor and avoid becoming a ruler of a fallen nation!

He had such a thoughtful and loyal heart! With him, I am fortunate, and the nation is fortunate!

The Empress glared fiercely at the civil and military officials, then smiled at Lin Beifan and said, Sir Lin, I understand your meaning, and I know what to do!

Lin Beifan blinked his eyes. Your Majesty, what do you mean by that? Why am I having trouble understanding?

Could you be reading too much into something?

At this point, the Empress waved her hand, I want to become the Emperor of a Heavenly Empire. The topic of a marriage alliance shall not be brought up again! Tell the Third Prince of Great Yan that the marriage alliance is off! If they want to fight, were ready to face them!

Yes, Your Majesty! the officials responded.

The Third Prince of Great Yan, Yan Xinghe, unable to obtain the answer he desired, returned dejectedly and began packing his belongings to return to Great Yan.

When Lin Beifan returned that night, he was approached by the Little Princess.