northernbook Chapter 149 The Princess Who Struggled to Protect Herself (3)
Chapter 149 The Princess Who Struggled to Protect Herself (3)
Before that day, the people of Dongmeng had never thought that Dongmeng, a country founded on culture, could become the most powerful among the Three Kingdoms.
“The reason why we were able to win back then was inseparable from the help of Laiguo. Since I am valued by everyone because of what happened back then, I should do something practical now to show for this respect.
Prime Minister, ministers, I have been living the best life in Dongmeng with the respect and admiration of you and the people for so many years. Now it is time for me to fulfill my duties as the eldest princess.
Besides, my father has always been a man of his word, and we, a great country like Dongmeng, will never break our word.
Lai State is also the most valued ally of our Dongmeng. The relationship between the two countries is of vital importance to us, so I am the most suitable candidate for the marriage.
The Kingdom of Lai can feel the importance we attach to them through this marriage, and I will also work hard to play my role and maintain the relationship between the two countries."
"But how can the princess leave Dongmeng?" That is the symbol of Dongmeng's victory, how can she go to another country?
“Sir Qiu, I am the eldest princess of Dongmeng no matter where I am.
Frequent wars in the north in recent years have caused considerable trouble to our country's borders.
If the northern countries can be a little cautious because of my status, it will be a hundred benefits to us ASEAN and no harm at all."
"But with the national strength of Dongmeng, as long as the princess is from our country, the northern countries will be wary of her, and the fifth princess is not a bad choice."
Prime Minister Lu spoke frankly.
"But the ministers all know the Fifth Princess's health. She may not be able to survive in the north.
If something happens to her in Lai State, what are you ministers going to do?
If something happens to the Fifth Princess in the Royal Court of Lai, we in Dongmeng will definitely not sit idly by and do nothing.
But if we investigate, it will affect the relationship between Dongmeng and Lai. If we don't investigate, it will damage our country's dignity. What will the ministers do then?"
"With the situation in the north, won't something happen to the princess?" Some ministers were silent, but Prime Minister Lu reacted quickly.
"I can protect myself." Shui Zhizi's voice was obviously not as loud as before.
She was also afraid that in the situation in the north, no one could guarantee that they would survive.
"Then can't the Fifth Princess protect herself? Even if the Fifth Princess is weak and can't protect herself, Dong Meng can definitely provide her with enough guards."
Shui Zhizi's eyes got hot as she watched Prime Minister Lu arguing his case.
But she had already thought of ways to deal with these problems.
“But I am the only one who has been carefully taught by my father, the emperor, and my mother, the queen. I know better how to maintain the relationship between the two countries and how to strive for the interests of Dongmeng.
Prime Minister, you know that marriage is not as simple as the princess marrying someone. As long as I act properly, I will definitely win more for Dongmeng."
The prime minister did not expect that he would be speechless after the eldest princess's analysis, which further proved the eldest princess's ability.
But such an outstanding princess should not go to a place like the State of Cai. No matter how outstanding she was, facing years of war, the generals of the State of Lai had suffered countless casualties, let alone a princess who had no military power at all.
If something happens to the eldest princess, who has been brought up in pampered love, how will he explain to the late emperor?
"Please make the decision, Your Majesty." Prime Minister Lu did not argue with Shui Zhizi. He directly let Shui Hao make the decision.
Because in Prime Minister Lu's eyes, Shui Hao would not make a second choice.
The eldest princess and Emperor Shui Hao are siblings from the same mother.
But who would have thought that Shui Hao, who had remained silent when Shui Zhizi was arguing with the court officials, would ask Shui Xianer the first thing he did when faced with such a situation.
"Fifth sister, what is your wish?"
Shui Zhizi was stunned. Who would be willing to do such a thing? But with Shui Xianer's identity, if she said she didn't want to, she would become the target of public criticism.
But knowing that she was going to die, how could she say the word "willing"?
But as long as Shui Xian'er said it herself, no matter what the answer is, Shui Hao does not have to bear any responsibility.
It wasn't him who chose to give up that sister, it was their own choice.
Just like Shui Hao said in his previous life, it was not him who asked Shui Xian'er to marry, but it was the idea of those ministers.
He never said from the beginning to the end that Shui Xian'er should be married, so it was she, the eldest princess who did not know how to take responsibility, and those ministers who killed Shui Xian'er.
What's the point of staying in a place like this?
Constantly trying to discover the true appearance of her closest brother? Shui Zhizi didn't want to be more disappointed.
Shui Zhizi bowed her head and knelt down, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask for marriage, please grant it."
After a long silence, a voice was heard: "My sister has worked hard. I will prepare the most generous dowry and the best guards for her.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Shui Zhizi shouted loudly before any objections were heard from the court officials.
This is how it was settled, to everyone's surprise.
When the envoy from Lai State made such a request last night, the officials of Dongmeng State never thought that there would be a second answer for the candidate for the marriage.
But today, when the eldest princess appeared in the court, everything developed in an unexpected direction.
“Prime Minister, I know you are doing this for my own good, but as the eldest princess of Dongmeng, I shouldn’t be protected by you forever. I should have taken on my responsibilities long ago.
Instead of lecturing me now, Prime Minister, you might as well help me find more talents suitable to take to the north. After all, the Prime Minister knows the north better than I do."
Except for being stopped by the prime minister in the court, Shui Zhizi took the initiative and left the prime minister speechless.
“Princess, the north is completely different from my Dongmeng. Not to mention the wars that have been going on in the northern countries for years, even the royal court of Lai is in chaos.
The man the princess is going to marry is the King of Lai today, but tomorrow he may be beheaded, princess, you are so confused. "
Shui Zhizi looked at Shui Xianer who was waiting for her in front, and guilt spread in her heart again.
“The Prime Minister couldn’t bear to see me go through all this, but does Fifth Sister have to go through all this?
Obviously I was the one who was spoiled the most since childhood, so now I should be the one to bear the responsibilities. I can’t always take all the benefits.”
Prime Minister Lu frowned and said nothing. The late emperor did not treat the Fifth Princess as closely as the Eldest Princess, but he never treated the Fifth Princess badly.
Even princesses who have already married receive the same treatment as the Fifth Princess.
Even the fifth princess, because she was of the same age as the eldest princess and they could play together, had a better life than the other princesses.
The eldest princess is different from Dong Meng, so she is naturally more valued.
The eldest princess has never bullied anyone by taking advantage of her status. Instead, she is kind-hearted and gentle to everyone.
“And Prime Minister, I really think that I am the one who is more suitable to go to Lai State and fight for a place for Dongmeng in the north.
Prime Minister, please go and prepare my dowry. Now everything is settled, let's look forward."