Imperial Palace, Shou'an Hall.
The sound of burning coals crackled.
Empress Changsun sat at the chess table, her heart filled with emotions.
This matter has really reached its worst point. Your Majesty has made up his mind and there is no room for change.
Now, the only person who can change the outcome is the Li family's legitimate son.
However, will the Li family do anything that goes against the holy will?
"Murong's fiefdom is in Fengyang City, and it must be used as a dowry for Murong's wedding."
Emperor Shang held a white piece in his hand, looked at the chess game on the table, and said with a thoughtful look on his face, "The Li family is a family of merchants. Although Li Jiaoxi has the status of a national scholar, he is still not enough to match Murong. The queen feels that , how about I give him the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households?"
After saying that, Emperor Shang hesitated for a moment and added, "It's hereditary and it makes me more sincere."
"A hereditary and irreplaceable Marquis of Ten Thousand Households?"
After hearing this, Empress Changsun showed a look of shock on her face and said, "Your Majesty, this is a hereditary and irreplaceable title that our court has not granted for many years."
Hereditary means that the title is passed down from generation to generation and will never be downgraded.
This kind of title is usually only awarded to those ministers who have made great contributions, and most of them are relatives of the emperor. It is difficult for ordinary nobles to get such an honor.
Now, His Majesty is willing to give the Li family the hereditary and irreplaceable title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. His sincerity in the marriage can be described as full.
In this case, if the Li family still refuses, it will seem a little ignorant.
"In the peace talks with the Wu Clan, Li Jiaoxi has made great contributions, but he has never been rewarded. In addition, Li Jiaoxi also made a lot of efforts in catching the assassins who broke into the Tianlao. It just so happened that he took this opportunity to reward him as well. "
Emperor Shang put down the chess piece in his hand and said calmly, "It just so happens that Fengyang City is not far from Yuzhou City. It is convenient for the Li family to move."
After listening to His Majesty's words in front of her, Queen Changsun fell silent. After a moment, she gathered her thoughts and responded softly, "Your Majesty will decide."
Your Majesty's move is really powerful.
Yuzhou City is the foundation of the Li family. It has been in operation for many years. How can it be moved at will? If it is moved, it will definitely hurt the muscles and bones.
However, once Fengyang City is sealed to the Li family, the Li family will have to move if they don't want to.
This is a conspiracy. Even if the Li family can see it, there is nothing they can do about it.
The Li family who lost Yuzhou City will undoubtedly be severely weakened in a short period of time. At that time, those merchants suppressed by the Li family will definitely attack in groups.
"How about the Queen going to discuss this matter with the Li family?" In front of the chess table, Emperor Shang picked up a chess piece again and suggested.
"Your Majesty, there is something that may cause some trouble."
Queen Changsun hesitated and said, "There are no elders of the Li family in Li Yuan today. Should we wait for the head of the Li family in Yuzhou City to decide on the marriage?"
"No need."
Emperor Shang shook his head slightly and responded, "Aren't the Li family's daughters in Li Garden? The eldest sister is like a mother. She nodded the same way. The Queen first brings my sincerity to the Li family. As long as the Li family expresses its stance, the head of the Li family will I will send someone to talk to you."
"I understand."
When Queen Changsun heard Shang Huang's answer, she sighed again and nodded in response.
It's a done deal.
After the business was finished, Empress Changsun did not stay any longer. She left Shou'an Palace with her heart full of thoughts and returned to her own Weiyang Palace.
Just in time, Murong also rushed back from Tingyuxuan. After hearing the news brought back by his mother, he was shocked.
My father's attitude towards marriage was actually so firm.
The hereditary and irreplaceable Marquis of Wanhu has not been sealed for many years.
Even when the Commoner King was granted the title of Marquis, he did not receive such preferential treatment.
A hereditary and non-replaceable title is far beyond the comparison of ordinary noble titles. Even a veteran of three dynasties like Hai Qinggong has not been able to win a hereditary and non-replaceable title for future generations.
Unexpectedly, her father was willing to make such a promise in order to find a marriage between her and Li Jiaoxi.
"Murong, the queen mother did her best."
In Weiyang Palace, Empress Changsun looked at her absent-minded daughter and said helplessly, "However, your father's mind has been made up. No one can change this matter."
"Li Jia Neng!"
Murong recovered from the shock, his face darkened, and he said, "As long as the Li family does not agree, this marriage will not be successful."
"The Li family has no way to refuse."
Empress Changsun said with a complex expression, "The conditions proposed by your father have shown enough sincerity. If the Li family refuses, it will appear too ungrateful. The Li family is a business family and can best weigh the pros and cons. How could you not understand? That’s the truth.”
No matter how influential the Li family is and how amazing their wealth is, they would not dare to slap His Majesty in the face. Such a generous offer cannot be tolerated by the Li family.
Everyone in the world is watching.
"Mother, my daughter will leave the palace tomorrow and talk to the Li family."
Murong said in a deep voice, "Then Professor Li is extremely smart and will surely be able to think of a way to get the best of both worlds."
"Daughter, please listen to your mother's advice and don't go against your father's will in this matter."
Empress Changsun advised earnestly, "Your father's offer of such a condition means that your marriage with Li Jiaoxi cannot be changed by anyone. Normally, the empress would help you fight for it, but this time it really No more."
"Mother, please give me a day."
Murong clenched his hands tightly and said with a heavy expression, "It only takes one day. My father didn't give my mother a clear deadline, so my mother will wait one more day. Please."
"That's all."
Empress Changsun responded helplessly and reminded, "There is only one day. After tomorrow, if you cannot think of a way to get the best of both worlds, your mother can only represent your father to discuss marriage with the Li family."
"good."
Murong nodded, immediately stood up and left.
at the same time.
At the Buyi Palace, Li Ziye and Xiao Xiao had just returned from picking up Nan'er when they received news from the palace.
"I'm really anxious."
After listening, Li Ziye said with a faint smile on his face.
"Brother Li, why are you not impatient at all?"
On the side, Xiao Xiao asked worriedly, "Your Majesty is forcing you to make a decision."
"It's not urgent. What's the rush?"
Li Ziye smiled and said, "The show has just begun. What's there to be anxious about? The Queen hasn't sent anyone yet. A good show requires all the characters to appear before it can officially start."
Moreover, the Ninth Princess has always opposed this marriage and cannot compromise so easily.
If he guessed correctly, the Ninth Princess would leave the palace to see him soon.
This marriage drama is really becoming more and more interesting as it goes on, and more and more people are involved, which is interesting.
He wanted to see how much chips he, the legitimate son of the Li family, was worth in the end.
A city, a title, or an iron ticket that can avoid death?
If they want to take over the Li family, the royal family will have to pay a sufficient price.
