noffsinger Chapter 789 Yunlai 5th Prince, Dongfang Kui
Chapter 789 Yunlai 5th Prince, Dongfang Kui
Speaking of Baili Rushu, Shu He couldn't help but feel worried again.
"What are you going to do with the Eleventh Princess?" Shu He looked up and asked him, "You're not really going to let her go to marry, are you?"
Baili Moqing didn't say anything, and Shu He thought he was considering the feasibility of this matter.
"Or do you really think Nanqi's status is not worthy of the Eleventh Princess? So you would rather she marry a foreign prince than let them be together?"
After hearing her doubts, an unhappy look appeared on his face, "Is this how you see me?"
Is he the kind of person who cares about family background?
Besides, Nanqi's status wasn't low, was it? He was the Grand General of the Jinwu Guard, holding real power and the leader of the Emperor's personal guards. This was higher than the average second or third rank civil servant, so how could he not be worthy of Eleven?
Everything is just a hurdle that Nanqi cannot overcome.
Shu He rolled his eyes at him, "That's not how I see you. You said that yourself!"
The way he confronted Nanqi that afternoon was so frightening even to her, not to mention Nanqi, who already felt his status was not high enough.
Seeing her like this, he was a little annoyed. "If I really cared about being well-matched, why would I pursue you so relentlessly and even promise to be with you for the rest of my life?"
Shu He's lips curled up slightly, his eyes gleaming with pride, "That's because I have great personal charm, and I can easily subdue the famous Prince Li!"
Baili Moqing stared at her, his eyes full of tenderness and doting.
His eyes were a little fiery, making Shu He feel uncomfortable all over. She immediately stood up, but was pulled back into his arms by him.
"I'm healed!"
He stared at her, his eyes burning with heat, making Shu He's face burn as well.
"No, this, there are so many things to do, you..." Can't you think about something serious?
Before she could finish her words, she was picked up and carried into the inner room.
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Three days later, the marriage proposal envoys from Yunlai Kingdom arrived at the capital of Tianqi.
This speed was extremely fast, as if they had known in advance that Emperor Qiwen would agree to their marriage proposal.
In order to welcome the envoys from the Yunlai Kingdom, the emperor held a palace banquet and invited officials of the fourth rank and above in Kyoto to attend the banquet.
It is still the Tongle Hall as before.
Shu He and Baili Moqing went there together. The banquet was relatively peaceful. At least all the singing and dancing performances ended normally, and there were no unexpected incidents throughout the whole process.
When the banquet was about to end, the fifth prince Yunlai, led by a palace servant, came to the seats of Shu He and Baili Moqing.
"I've long heard of Prince Li's great name, and now I'm honored to meet him in person. He's truly extraordinary and valiant! My humble servant, Dongfang Kui, is honored to be here!"
The fifth prince of Yunlai, Dongfang Kui, is as his name suggests. He is tall and strong, with bright eyes and eyebrows, and a face full of inch-long beard. At first glance, he gives people a "rough" impression.
However, from those bright eyes, it can be seen that this person is rough in appearance but careful in heart, and is not an ordinary person.
It was said that Yunlai was a nation of warriors, so even though its population was only half that of Tianqi, its national strength was firmly ranked third among the five great nations. Seeing this fifth prince, Shu He was even more convinced of Yunlai's extraordinary fighting power.
Even a prince of a country is so strong and powerful, so Yunlai's army must be no less powerful than Tianqi's army. If a battle really breaks out, Yunlai will also be a very powerful force.
Baili Moqing stood up, raising his glass. "They say the Fifth Prince of Yunlai is the best martial artist in the entire Yunlai Kingdom at physical training, his physique comparable to steel and iron, a fortress of steel. Seeing him today, I can see his reputation is truly well-deserved! I've long admired him!"
"Hahaha, that's just nonsense from the outside world. It can't compare to Prince Tianqi's title of 'Number One Martial Artist'."
The two men clinked glasses together with a smile. On the surface, they seemed to be a pair of close friends who appreciated each other and felt sorry for not meeting each other earlier. However, only Shu He knew that Baili Moqing had no affection for Dongfang Kui in front of him.
Although the smile in his eyes looked peaceful, those who truly knew him knew that his smile did not reach his eyes. This was a typical face-saving project.
Dongfang Kui laughed heartily again, asked the palace servant to add more wine, and then looked at Shu He, "This is the famous Princess Li, the general of the first female army of Tianqi, General Zhenhe, right?"
Shu He's eyes flickered slightly, and he stood up as well. "Shu He, greetings to His Highness Dongfang!"
Dongfang Kui immediately bowed to her upon seeing this, then said, "It is said that half a year ago, General Zhenhe single-handedly withstood the attack of tens of thousands of troops led by Northern Di Marshal Shen Chuan. He not only defended Tianqi's 'Northern Gate' but also inflicted heavy damage on the Northern Di army! That battle was truly a miracle!"
"General Shu, such a stunning and peerless woman is truly rare in this world!"
He raised his glass towards Shu He and continued, "General Shu, please accept my sincere respect and admiration!"
Shu He picked up his wine glass, a look of panic on his face. "Your Highness Dongfang, you are too kind. That battle was all thanks to the soldiers of Beisha City and the command of our prince. Shu He truly does not deserve such praise from Your Highness Dongfang."
"I didn't expect General Shu to be so humble. Your reputation is now not only known in our Yunlai Country, but also in Natu and Qingzhu."
"Xiao Wang feels that only a woman like you can be worthy of the title 'heroine'."
Shu He looked slightly surprised. Was it her illusion?
Why did she always feel that Dongfang Kui's eyes were a little strange when he spoke to her, as if they were a little too passionate.
At this moment, Baili Moqing began to radiate a chill. "The Fifth Prince is right. In this world, it is indeed rare to find a woman as brave and resourceful as my princess. However, only a woman like her can be a perfect match for me."
He looked at Dongfang Kui with a forced smile, his eyes seemed to be smiling but in reality it was full of coldness.
He wasn't the only one feeling cold. Nan Qi, who was sitting behind Baili Moqing and Shu He, had eyes that looked like they were on fire.
Dongfang Kui looked at Baili Moqing, and the smile on his face froze for a moment. Then a hint of provocation appeared on his face again, "Yes, the princess is such a heroine and such a beautiful woman. If you haven't married yet, then I won't ask for the princess..."
"Alas, what a pity... I can only say that Xiao Wang is a little late."
These two sentences made everyone present change their expressions.
"Is this Fifth Prince Yunlai crazy? He actually said such words in front of Prince Li! Could it be that if the prince and the princess haven't been married yet, he would not ask the princess for her and would ask the emperor for her instead?"
One official was so angry that he trembled all over. "What a presumptuous foreign prince! Do you really think that Tianqi Capital is their Yunlai Kingdom?"
Another person couldn't help but sneer, "Indeed, he's arrogant! Unfortunately, he's hit a wall this time! Everyone knows that Prince Li dotes on the princess like his life, but Dongfang Kui actually dared to say such frivolous words to the princess in front of the prince. Let's wait and see how the prince teaches him a lesson!"
On this side, Baili Moqing's face was indeed filled with gloom, but he didn't say anything and didn't make any movements. Instead, he tilted his head slightly and glanced at Nanqi behind him.
Nan Qi received the instruction and immediately flew out from his seat. At the same time, he concentrated all his anger into his fist and rushed straight towards Dongfang Kui.