70: I don't want to push her into a fire pit.

Nangong Aotian shook his head slightly, "Prince Pingchuan, it's not that I don't want to agree, but that I cannot agree!"

"Oh?"

Prince Pingchuan's lips curled slightly, and he looked at Nangong Aotian with feigned confusion.

Nangong Aotian sighed helplessly and continued, "Yuer, as the Prince of Zhenbei, commands three thousand Zhenbei Army soldiers and has received their sworn loyalty."

"The three thousand Zhenbei Army soldiers cannot leave him, nor can they leave Clear Serenity. Yuer, he cannot become the consort of the Silver Moon Empire's Empress!"

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

Nangong Yu's situation was indeed special. Any emperor would not push him out as a marriage alliance candidate!

What's more, Nangong Yu now holds extraordinary significance in the hearts of the northern border's common people. If he were truly pushed into a marriage alliance, it would likely be inappropriate!

However, Prince Pingchuan smiled slightly, "Then there's no way. What this prince thinks is suitable, and what the Empress would favor, the Qingyou Emperor is unwilling to give up. Other options, I imagine, the Empress wouldn't favor either."

"So I said, even if this prince was interested, you wouldn't agree!"

Hearing this, Nangong Aotian shook his head helplessly, "I didn't expect you to take a liking to Yuer. If it were anyone else, I might have agreed!"

"There's no helping it, I just took a liking to him!" Prince Pingchuan shook his head slightly, "His strength is destined not to be too strong, so he won't have ambition. He's also intelligent and quick-witted, with astonishing talent, making it hard not to be attracted to him!"

At this point, Prince Pingchuan smiled, "Since the Qingyou Emperor doesn't agree, then just pretend this prince never brought it up. No need to worry!"

She said, smiling as she sat down. She had only been trying her luck.

Since it couldn't be done, it didn't matter!

Seeing that she didn't press the issue, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, fearing that she would pursue it relentlessly and resort to coercion.

Nangong Yu, seeing the matter settled, also let out a sigh of relief and continued to grab a Red Spirit Fruit and stuff it into his small mouth.

After the marriage proposal incident, although the banquet was still enjoyable for both guests and hosts, there was an underlying subtle tension.

After a long while, the envoys from the three nations successively rose to bid farewell and returned to the post station.

As for Ji Yunshang, Ji Yuwei, and Ji Wuhen, they temporarily stayed behind, as the three of them still needed to meet Empress Dowager Ji Ziyu!

Han Liyan saw that most of the envoys had left, greeted Nangong Aotian, and then departed with Ji Yunshang and the others.

Of course, five others left with them!

Besides Shangguan Yuexi and her daughter, there were also Nangong Ruoxue, Nangong Ruoshui, and Nangong Jingqi.

Walking on the road to Shouxian Palace.

Nangong Jingqi leaned over and looked at Nangong Yu in Shangguan Yuexi's arms, "Xiaoyu, honestly, did I offend you? Why did you push me out there!"

Although his voice was soft, everyone heard it and couldn't help but prick up their ears.

Even Ji Yuwei turned her head and glared indignantly at Nangong Yu. She was the innocent one caught in the crossfire, wasn't she?

It's all this rotten kid's fault!

Nangong Yu looked down at Nangong Jingqi, "I couldn't help it. If I didn't do that, Imperial Eldest Sister would have to leave her homeland and marry someone she'd never even met, and whose character was unknown."

"Who else could I push but you? Should I have pushed Second Imperial Sister? Or do you have another solution?"

Nangong Jingqi shook his head, "Second Imperial Sister definitely won't do, but why didn't you push Jinglin?"

Nangong Yu shook his head slightly and sighed, "This Sister Yuwei looks very beautiful, and she seems like a good person. I don't want to push her into a fiery pit!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was slightly stunned, recalling Jinglin's gaze from before.

Cold!

Jealousy!

Even resentment!

Thinking of this, everyone looked at Nangong Yu. This kid can even read people?

Shangguan Yuexi quickly covered Nangong Yu's mouth, "Yuer, don't talk nonsense!"

"Mmm mmm..."

Nangong Yu shook his head, then nodded.

Shangguan Yuexi glanced worriedly at the others, then looked around, and said, "Mother will let you go, but don't talk nonsense, okay?"

Seeing Nangong Yu nod, Shangguan Yuexi let him go and looked at the others, "I apologize, everyone. Yuer is still young and ignorant. His words are just jokes, please don't spread them!"

The others nodded slightly.

But they didn't agree with the nonsense that Nangong Yu was still young and ignorant. How could an ignorant child cause Ji Cunxi and Yang Yanjun to stumble?

An ignorant child also knows how to protect his Imperial Eldest Sister?

An ignorant child also knows not to push Ji Yuwei to Nangong Jinglin?

This Little Fellow is simply precocious, and with his clear and exquisite mind, he seems overly unusual.

It's just a pity about his Spiritual Root.

If Nangong Yu's Spiritual Root had reached High Grade, his future achievements might have been limitless.

At this moment, Nangong Yu looked at Ji Yuwei, whose small face wasn't very happy, and casually consoled her, "That Sister Yuwei, you don't have to worry. My Imperial Uncle doesn't intend to force this marriage alliance."

"The Qingyou Empire has Imperial Grandmother presiding over it. Whether or not there's this marriage alliance isn't important. When the time comes, your Imperial Father just needs to find a reason to refuse!"

Hearing this, the two looked thoughtful.

Then Nangong Yu continued, "Of course, if Imperial Brother Jingqi and you both agree, then just pretend I didn't say anything!"

"Go away, who agreed?"

The two spoke almost in unison, their small faces showing some reluctance, clearly resistant to this marriage alliance.

Nangong Yu smiled slightly, leaning in his mother's arms and saying no more.

He had already gained some attention because of Qing Ling, and many people in the Qingyou Imperial Palace had noticed him.

Now, by helping Nangong Ruoxue, he had once again made a big splash. He probably wouldn't be long before his reputation spread far and wide, right?

It's just that in this world, there are many who are born with knowledge, so someone like Nangong Yu, who is merely precocious and intelligent, isn't too outstanding. Otherwise, he would be in trouble!

At that time, even if Ying Mei could solve those troubles, people's misunderstandings of him would deepen.

Trouble would be constant!

Fortunately, this world is special. He is currently just a bit precocious and intelligent, not yet at the level of someone born with knowledge!

Before long, the group arrived outside Shouxian Palace, where Cui Zhu was already waiting.

"Cui Zhu greets the Empress and the Grand Consort of Zhenbei. Empress Dowager is already waiting. Please come in, everyone!"

"Thank you, Aunt Cui!"

Han Liyan and the others nodded slightly, following Cui Zhu into the Empress Dowager Ji Ziyu's chambers.

"Greetings, Imperial Mother/Aunt/Imperial Grandmother/Grand Aunt!"

Upon seeing Ji Ziyu, everyone respectfully bowed.

At this time, even Nangong Yu obediently followed Nangong Ruoxue's side, bowing slightly in salute.

He was already sensible and could walk, so these courtesies were necessary.

Ji Ziyu smiled at the sight, "Alright, no need for such formalities!"

"Yes!"

Everyone nodded and straightened up.

Ji Ziyu looked at the small figure in the room and smiled, "Yuer, come to Imperial Grandmother!"