jdhmnovel Chapter 269 Arranged Marriage Turmoil
Chapter 269 Arranged Marriage Turmoil
After thanking Feng Han, Lin Shu had just sat down when she felt a probing gaze from across the table. Looking up, she saw—
Among the Northern Wilderness envoys, a burly man with thick eyebrows and large eyes was watching him with considerable interest. When he looked over, the man smiled brightly at him, but since the man already had a fierce appearance, the smile looked even more sinister...
Feng Han, however, did not notice this situation. Seemingly in high spirits because she had finally resolved something that had been weighing on her mind for days, she waved her hand and said, "No need to be reserved today, let's drink to our hearts' content!"
But as soon as he finished speaking, someone in the audience stood up, which was quite abrupt.
Everyone looked at the woman, who was wearing a wool coat, thin and frail, with snow-white skin, a sickly face, thick eyebrows and big eyes, her hair was disheveled, a small braid was combed behind her right ear, and a moon totem of the Northern Wilderness royal family was imprinted on her forehead.
If one did not look at the totem on his forehead, it would be completely difficult to associate this person with the people of the Northern Wilderness.
Upon seeing that they were from the Northern Wilderness, Feng Han frowned and asked with some displeasure, "Northern Wilderness, what is the meaning of this?"
Feng Han only knew that the leader of the team this time was not the once highly regarded eldest princess Naoribu, but a princess who had been weak since childhood and was not well-known. As for which princess she was, she did not know (after all, it was rumored that the Northern Wilderness Empress had nearly forty children).
However, Feng Han did not underestimate the other party because of his sickly appearance. In the Northern Wilderness, a country that respects the strong, the fact that such a frail-looking princess could replace Naoribu must mean that this person must have extraordinary abilities.
As Feng Han was thinking, she saw the princess from the Northern Wilderness clench her right fist and place it on her left chest, bowing slightly, and introducing herself in a tone devoid of emotion:
"Qiqige, the eighteenth princess of the Northern Wilderness, greets Her Majesty the Empress of Fengming Kingdom!"
After introducing herself, Qiqige, looking unwell, pointed to the imposing and tall man beside her and said:
"Empress Fengming, my Northern Wilderness also wishes to forge a lasting alliance with the Fengming Kingdom! This is my Northern Wilderness's most beloved nineteenth prince—Ulihan."
It must be said that the eighteenth princess's words and actions were extremely appropriate, a world apart from Naoribu. If it weren't for the totem on her forehead, it would be hard to believe that she was from the Northern Wilderness.
Having said that, the nineteenth prince, named Ulihan, stood up proudly, his mountain-like figure completely obscuring everyone behind him. He—
He had dark skin, thick lips, a high nose bridge, deep-set eyes, and a head of slightly curly, fluffy hair that was neatly combed. His hands were like large palm-leaf fans, as if he could slap Qiqige away with one hand.
Feng Han's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly came to her senses. However, she did not immediately ask who the Northern Wilderness side had chosen. Instead, she wanted to see if she had any blind ministers or their families who had failed to make a proper judgment, and quickly send them away.
"As expected of the nineteenth prince of the Northern Wilderness, truly... uh... handsome and dashing, one in a million! My beloved ministers, is there anyone who has taken a liking to the nineteenth prince?"
The once lively banquet suddenly fell silent, and those eligible women who had been eager to try their luck with Xu Jingyun now wished they could bury their heads in their pants, afraid that she would take a liking to them.
Seeing this, Feng Han's lips twitched involuntarily. She thought to herself: With this physique, where is she going to find a marriage partner? She can't possibly marry someone herself, can she? She's already so old! But wouldn't it be too disrespectful if no one married her?
Although she did not want to marry into the Northern Wilderness!
The Northern Wilderness is treacherous and murderous; a marriage alliance might be a conspiracy. But to refuse outright would seem too arrogant, especially since she had just agreed to marry Nan Li…
Thinking of this, Feng Han sighed inwardly and glanced at Ling Huanan, who was attending the banquet alone today and exuded an aura of unapproachability, as if someone owed her money.
Ling Huanan knew the other party was definitely up to no good, so he frowned and looked even fiercer!
Feng Han cursed under her breath, then turned her gaze to Lin Shu, thinking: Why not just give them all to her?
Lin Shu noticed the gaze and glanced at Feng Han with a puzzled look, but halfway there she met Feng Zhao's amused gaze.
Feng Zhao raised an eyebrow at Lin Shu, signaling with his eyes: See? I told you I came for you!
Lin Shu: "..."
Feng Zhao (gloating): Congratulations!!
Lin Shu (gesturing with her eyes): How do you know it's not for you?
Just as Feng Zhao and Lin Shu were exchanging glances, Feng Han, somewhat embarrassed, began to ramble on and on, belittling himself:
"This... the eighteenth princess of the Northern Wilderness, look at this...!"
Alas! I, Fengming, believe in establishing a career before starting a family. The nineteenth prince is of noble birth, while these young ladies of marriageable age are all second-generation rich kids who have accomplished nothing. They feel unworthy of him…”
'Second-generation rich kids' (sons of high-ranking officials): "...".
Qiqige was speechless upon hearing this, but since her purpose was clear, she wouldn't give up easily. Therefore, she quickly interrupted:
"Your Majesty, Empress Fengming, we in the Northern Wilderness already have a candidate for marriage. If Your Majesty agrees, we are willing to offer eight thousand warhorses as a token of our commitment!"
The warhorse still held a strong attraction for Feng Han, but she didn't agree immediately. Instead, she glanced at Lin Shu and asked, "I wonder what you've taken a liking to...?"
As she spoke, Feng Han looked at Lin Shu with some sympathy. It was surprising that she had been targeted by that little mountain, the nineteenth prince of the Northern Wilderness. Tsk tsk tsk!
Feng Zhao also glanced at Lin Shu teasingly, exchanging a knowing look: See? Hahaha!
Lin Shu (ignoring Lin Shu and exchanging glances): Your Highness, be careful not to let your joy turn to sorrow!
As expected, what Qiqige said next surprised everyone present, yet it also seemed reasonable: "We wish to form a marriage alliance with Her Highness the Crown Princess of Fengming Kingdom, hoping that the Empress will grant our request."
Feng Zhao's smile gradually cracked as she looked at Qiqige in disbelief. She had clearly seen the 'small mountain' beside the other woman giving Lin Shu flirtatious glances, so how could it be her?
At this moment, Lin Shu's lips curled up slightly, but she smiled rather reservedly. Only her husband beside her noticed, and Su Mu asked, "Why is my wife laughing?"
Lin Shu didn't try to hide her feelings: "I remembered something interesting!"
Seeing this, Su Mu didn't ask any more questions and continued to look after An Si as she ate.
Feng Zhao originally intended to tease Lin Shu, but unexpectedly, the teasing fell on her own head. Helpless, she could only endure the "sharp" claws of her two husbands around her waist and look to Feng Han for help.
Feng Han's lips twitched slightly, and she sighed before politely declining, "It might be inconvenient for the Crown Princess. Our Fengming Kingdom is full of talented people and heroes. Why don't you, the Eighteenth Princess, choose someone else?"
Qiqige (silent): "..." Just now he said they were all spoiled brats!
However, her purpose in coming here was to seize the throne from Feng Zhao, and naturally she was unwilling to change her mind:
"This might not be appropriate..."
"it is good."
At the same time as Qiqige's voice rang out, another unusually rough voice, like a thunderclap, was deafening, even startling the Ximen Kingdom envoy beside them.
"Nineteenth brother?" Qiqige frowned in disapproval.
Ulihan glanced at Feng Han with his round eyes, then pointed at someone and, in a loud voice like a heavy drumbeat, said to her in a rather disrespectful tone:
"Since your country's crown princess is not suitable, then let's replace her!"
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