Chapter 117: Volume 1, Chapter 117: Let Yun Sanyuan Also Come Down and Compete With Us

The Xihai envoy who stood up was Xihai's Sixth Prince, Qin Ye, born of the same mother as the famous Fifth Prince of Xihai, Qin Yan; both were sons of the Xihai Empress.

Although Xihai's Sixth Prince was also graceful, wearing a dark blue brocade robe that looked noble and extraordinary, attracting the gaze of many girls, with the world-shaking beauty of the Nanli National Preceptor Ouyang Xi in front, clearly, the gazes falling on Qin Ye were much fewer.

Qin Ye naturally felt this, and although he was unhappy, he still cupped his hands toward the Donglin Emperor Xuanyuan Kun and said with a smile on his lips: "Donglin Emperor, I have long heard that Donglin women are talented and beautiful; I wonder if I may ask to marry a noble girl from Donglin back to our Xihai today?"

After Qin Ye finished speaking, Qin Jiayan also stood up with a smile, "This Princess sees that Donglin men are also handsome and extraordinary; now my father is also very worried about my marriage, and I also want to find a desirable husband in Donglin."

Two Xihai princes and princesses wanted to find bedfellows in Donglin; once these words were spoken, the scene was silent for a moment.

The Sixth Prince Qin Ye was still okay; wanting to choose a noble girl from Donglin for a marriage alliance was normal; after all, there were no wars between countries now, and wanting a marriage alliance was normal.

But the reason everyone was silent was indeed Qin Jiayan.

Because Qin Jiayan was the Xihai Princess who had publicly asked to marry the Regent a year ago and failed, only to be frightened back to Xihai.

Failing to marry a year ago, and wanting to find a desirable husband in Donglin a year later, this—could it be that Qin Jiayan hadn't given up on the Regent yet?

Xuanyuan Kun was also slightly stunned, then laughed loudly, "If it is mutual, it is naturally possible; it's just that I don't know who will eventually catch the eye of the Xihai Prince."

Saying this, Xuanyuan Kun's gaze looked at Qin Jiayan, "It's just that since Princess Jiayan wants to find a desirable husband today, should you also compete in talents with our Donglin women on this festival?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Jiayan nodded confidently, "That is natural; after all, the best men must be matched by the best women, right?"

As Qin Jiayan said this, she even glanced in Ye Lanjue's direction.

However, Qin Jiayan quickly averted her gaze, so fast that not many people saw it.

Xuanyuan Kun's heart sank upon hearing this.

Because Qin Jiayan's words sounded as if the best woman was inevitably her.

This was in Donglin Kingdom, and Donglin's noble girls were all here; if so many women couldn't even compete with a Princess Jiayan, then where would Donglin's face go?

This was much more serious than those backstabbing matters being put in front of people; it represented the dignity of a country.

Although he was displeased in his heart, Xuanyuan Kun smiled on the surface, "I am very much looking forward to Princess Jiayan's performance."

Just at this moment, Ouyang Xi spoke up, "I have been alone for many years, so I will also join in the fun and choose a wife in Donglin; I wonder if the Donglin Emperor is willing?"

The Nanli National Preceptor had an extraordinary status, on par with the Nanli Emperor, so this time Ouyang Xi spoke without standing up.

And Ouyang Xi, in white clothes, looking like an immortal, with a cold temperament, was the most attractive to women's gazes.

Therefore, as soon as the Nanli National Preceptor said this, the women in the venue became excited in various ways, so much so that the sensation when Ye Lanjue returned was smaller.

Ye Lanjue, although a god in the hearts of many women, after all, no one had seen Ye Lanjue's true face, and now Ye Lanjue already had a fiancée, and even if he didn't, it would never be an easy thing for everyone to get close to Ye Lanjue.

But the Nanli National Preceptor was different.

The Nanli National Preceptor was not only as beautiful as an immortal but also took the initiative to ask for marriage.

What did this mean?

It meant that these women all had a chance.

This was also the reason why these women were excited.

Regarding Ouyang Xi choosing a wife in Donglin, the Donglin Emperor had known for a long time, so naturally, he wouldn't refuse.

Then, the Donglin Emperor smiled and said to everyone: "Noble girls of each family must perform well today; women who are excellent in both talent and appearance not only have the possibility of marrying into Nanli or Xihai, but I will also choose one from among them to be the Crown Princess today, and my Fifth Prince also needs to find a Fifth Prince Consort."

Once the Emperor said this, everyone was full of excitement.

If it were normal, if noble girls were asked to marry into a marriage alliance, who would be willing?

No matter how good the country is, it's not as good as one's own country; if you go, your personal safety might not be guaranteed; after all, no one knows when there will be no peace between countries.

However, Qin Ye and the National Preceptor were right in front of them; with two such excellent men, who wouldn't be tempted?

Moreover, the Crown Prince and Donglin's Fifth Prince Xuanyuan Ling were also objects that everyone was vying to marry.

Thus, everyone was very much looking forward to it.

On the contrary, those noble young masters were only worried that the women they had their eyes on would look at those more excellent ones and not look at them.

And at this time, just when everyone was full of expectations, the Beiyan envoy also stood up.

Everyone's heart trembled.

This Beiyan envoy was an old man with white hair and beard; why did he stand up now?

Recalling the reasons why the envoys of the other two countries stood up, the joy on some people's faces stiffened.

Could it be that the Beiyan envoy also wanted to ask for marriage? No, don't!

The noble girls shouted in terror in their hearts.

However, their worry was clearly superfluous.

After the Beiyan envoy stood up, he cupped his hands toward the Donglin Emperor: "Today, there are no talents among our Beiyan envoys, so we can only join in the fun and wish the Donglin Hundred Flowers Feast a complete success."

After saying this, the Beiyan envoy sat down.

Just at this moment, Qi Xue stood up, looked at the Emperor Xuanyuan Kun, and said: "Emperor, this subject's daughter has a suggestion; I don't know if I should say it or not?"

While speaking, Qi Xue couldn't help but look in Yun Qiyue's direction, but Yun Qiyue didn't look at her, appearing as indifferent to everything on the field as Ye Lanjue.

Seeing this, there was a trace of gloom in Qi Xue's eyes.

Looking at Qi Xue, there was a look of satisfaction in Xuanyuan Kun's eyes.

The legitimate daughter of the Qi Prime Minister's Mansion, excellent in both talent and appearance, elegant and noble, was a model among noble girls, and many aristocratic sons wanted to marry her, and many even begged him to grant them a marriage.

But, he didn't agree to any of them, just because he had selfish motives, keeping Qi Xue for the Crown Prince.

The cruelty of the previous generation's battle for the throne was still fresh in his memory; with the previous lessons, he had established the Crown Prince early and given the Crown Prince certain powers, so that other princes would lose the heart to fight.

It was also because of this that he wasn't worried about Qi Xue becoming the Crown Prince's help.

Therefore, facing this future daughter-in-law he had his eyes on, Xuanyuan Kun's attitude was relatively gentle: "What suggestion, tell me."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xue bowed to the Donglin Emperor, thanked him, and then looked at Yun Qiyue with a smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

"This subject's daughter has never seen the Regent treat any woman differently, until today when I saw Yun Sanyuan, and I was truly enlightened. I thought, Yun Sanyuan must be a person of great talent to be favored by the Regent, so I would like to beg the Emperor to make the decision to let Yun Sanyuan also come down and compete with us; I really want to use Yun Sanyuan as a benchmark to see where I am inferior to the Regent's Princess Consort."