Xianyang Palace, Yizheng Hall.
As the name suggests - normally, this palace is a place for discussing political affairs. As long as it is during working hours, there are usually many people crowded in this palace.
Even during off-duty hours, scab ministers occasionally volunteered to work overtime here.
But at this moment, the political hall was empty - except for Empress Dowager Mi and Wei Ran, only four or five close ministers remained in the hall. Everyone was silent and seemed to be waiting quietly for something.
After a while, Ying Zhuo strode in.
At this moment, Ying Zhuo had changed out of the tight-fitting, narrow-sleeved clothes he wore for sword practice and put on an ordinary, wide black shirt - even though it was a very everyday Qin dress, he still couldn't hide his graceful elegance.
"Meet the Queen Mother, meet the Prime Minister and all the ministers." Ying Zhuo had a cold face, but patiently went through the required meeting process.
Empress Dowager Mi smiled, not like the empress dowager of a country, but like a country aunt with casual enthusiasm: "My family, you are welcome - sit down."
Ying Zhuo suppressed his uneasiness and sat down.
"Wei Ran, what do you want to say?" Empress Dowager Mi looked at Prime Minister Wei Ran.
Wei Ran was dressed in brocade and looked very luxurious. The jade pendant around his waist was as big as his head and was priceless at first glance... Unfortunately, a red mark on his face affected the overall beauty.
"Then Prime Minister, let's just say it." Wei Ran smiled slightly, and the red mark on his face was even more ferocious: "I think the princess has also guessed it - it is still the topic last time."
Ying Zhuo's face immediately turned ugly.
There was undisguised resistance on her delicate and pretty face.
Wei Ran seemed to have not seen it, and said to himself: "The fall of Yingdu is imminent, and the Mi Liang child is about to die, and the gods will not be able to save him... Anyway, Princess Zhuo and Na Qu Yanghou are not married yet, so it is better to break the engagement. Just marry someone else."
"That Xiong Wuliang is arrogant, cunning, and has countless crimes... he must die this time."
"It won't take long for that shameless kid's head to be put in a box and sent to Xianyang."
"This is an advantage for him..." Wei Ran seemed to have remembered something, subconsciously touched his cheek, and then gritted his teeth viciously and said: "If we can capture that Mi Liang alive and return to Xianyang, we will behead him with one knife." ...I, the Prime Minister, will do it myself!”
Soon, Wei Ran's expression returned to normal and he said with a smile: "Niece, don't worry too much, I have already chosen a new husband for you!"
Ying Zhuo's face was expressionless. Although he was angry, there was a faint feeling of relaxation deep in his heart——
Fortunately, the worst thing didn't happen.
It can be known from Wei Ran's words that at present, that bastard Xiong Wuliang is still alive...
Wei Ran didn't care how Ying Zhuo's face changed, and continued: "As for the new husband... he is the rising star of our Great Qin! A young famous general!"
"Not long ago, he defeated the Chu army of 200,000 with 30,000 infantry and cavalry!"
"The whole world is shocked!"
"This man's general skills are not inferior to that despicable Mi Liang child... He is also a native of Lao Qin, and he is a perfect match for the princess!"
Ying Zhuo looked cold, frowned in disgust, and interrupted Wei Ran directly: "You are talking about Bai Qi, right."
Wei Ran didn't feel embarrassed at all, and nodded with a smile: "Exactly."
At this moment, Wei Ran's heart was filled with joy.
Xiong Wuliang, not only are you going to die... the woman you fall in love with will also remarry someone else!
This is the Prime Minister's revenge!
Na Bai Qi became famous in one battle and made great achievements... He will definitely become an indispensable general of Qin in the future.
It is very possible that he is the future pillar of Qin!
Even though Bai Qi is an old Qin man with good roots and a bright future, he must win over him at this moment... Speaking of which, what kind of win-over is more direct and reliable than 'marriage'?
By marrying Ying Zhuo to Bai Qi, not only did he win over this general who would surely shine in the future, but he could also disgust Xiong Wuliang before he died... Killing two birds with one stone, how happy!
Cool!
So cool!
Wei Ran felt relieved and almost wanted to laugh a few times.
Ying Zhuo frowned and said without hesitation: "Prime Minister, please forgive me - this princess has no intention of remarrying, so don't waste any more words."
"This decision will not be changed!"
…
Wei Ran smiled, seemingly not surprised.
Just a few days ago, Wei Ran had raised such an issue—it had already been sternly rejected by Ying Zhuo once.
But this time, Wei Ran is completely sure!
Because he has already roped in many royal ministers, including the Queen Mother, to come together to persecute him!
Sure enough, a certain gray-haired Qin minister cleared his throat and said seriously: "Princess, be careful what you say!"
"That Xiong Wuliang will die this time."
"Does the princess want to remain a widow for the rest of her life?"
Another royal minister said with a smile: "The marriage has not been implemented anyway. Even if she remarries, it will not harm the princess's reputation."
"Yes, yes." All the ministers nodded.
"General Bai Qi has made great achievements at a young age. He will definitely be the pillar of our Great Qin in the future..." A certain minister stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Such a good match, what else can you be dissatisfied with?"
"If my daughter hadn't already been married, she would have wished to marry General Bai Qi!"
"Xiong Wuliang is already a dead man..."
Ying Zhuo's face turned pale, and he looked at the Queen Mother Xuan on the throne with a slightly pleading look... The Queen Mother was smiling and had no intention of resolving the situation.
Obviously, Empress Dowager Mi was acquiescing to the persecution of her ministers.
Before this, Xiong Wuliang was the Marquis of Quyang of the Chu State, and he would probably become an important minister of the Chu State in the future - marrying the Marquis of Quyang would be beneficial to the Qin State.
But now.
If the army presses the territory, Xiong Wuliang will die.
Although the fall of such a talented person made Empress Mi very regretful... but it was obviously meaningless to continue the marriage.
Rather than letting Ying Zhuo remain a widow, it would be better to let her marry a rising star in the Qin army who has become famous - perhaps, Bai Qi will be grateful and devoted to the Queen Mother Wei Ran's faction.
Wei Ranshi said calmly: "Princess, don't resist anymore."
"Mi Liang, that despicable good-for-nothing, is not worthy of me, Princess Qin!"
All the ministers nodded: "The Prime Minister is right!"
"Mi Liang, you are despicable and shameless!"
"That loser's head will be chopped off soon..."
Wei Ran smiled, the red marks on his face twitching with the corners of his mouth.
At this moment, he already had a chance to win - he was staring at Ying Zhuo leisurely, waiting for the latter to give in.
However, Ying Zhuo felt his blood surge up——
Xiong Wuliang, that shameless boy... actually said that I was his 'bed-warming maid'.
I remember the way he smiled narrowly in my mind, and I always feel angry.
I can't wait to give that lazy boy a kick!
but.
I don't know why - someone else insulted that Xiong Wuliang in this way, which actually made Ying Zhuo feel angry in his heart...
This feeling is really strange!
With no time to think about why his emotions were so weird, Ying Zhuo blurted out the words without thinking: "Stop talking nonsense! This princess must marry Xiong Wuliang!"
"You old men, what right do you have to look down on the illustrious Marquis Qu Yang?"
"On the battlefield, I'm afraid you wouldn't even have the courage to fight him!"
Wei Ran's expression changed!
The faces of the other ministers also quickly turned ugly——
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(Yimi: It’s not that I don’t want to update more. It’s just that Lao Yi’s family has been having a lot of trouble recently. It’s been very stressful and very difficult recently. Brothers, please understand... Give me some time to get through the difficult period at hand... I love you all )
