Chapter 119: Inside Azure Spirit City

When Su Qin was stirring up clouds and rain within the Great Yong dynasty, at this moment inside Azure Spirit City.

"My lord, those three princesses have come again."

Just as Su Ye, Xun Yu, Gao Gan, Li Shan Chang, and others sat upright in the spacious, bright council hall, documents were burdensome and paperwork piled up like mountains.

They would at times frown tightly, at times write vigorously, while discussing Cangzhou's internal affairs in the government hall.

A drunkard reeking of alcohol walked in carrying a wine gourd, laughing hehe.

Upon hearing this, Su Ye instantly felt a headache.

To say the least, these three princesses are indeed extraordinary, each with their own merits.

For an ordinary person to marry even one, just getting close to her grace would require burning high incense.

It's as if their ancestral grave is emitting green smoke.

But what exactly are Su Ye and the others doing right now?

Secretly supporting the Yellow Turban Army's uprising; seizing the East Peace and East Mausoleum passes, occupying the Two Eastern Provinces; holding troops for self-defense and arbitrarily attacking neighboring states.

Afterward, they still plan to take advantage when the Da Qian dynasty and the Taiping Sect's Yellow Turban Army are both weakened.

Directly marching west out of the East Peace and East Mausoleum passes to deal a heavy blow to the Da Qian dynasty.

Under these circumstances, it's clear they're heading for the ancestral grave of the Lao Si family of the Da Qian imperial clan.

This raises the question: after Su Ye marries these three princesses, how will he face them in the future?

Previously, for the sake of the Two Eastern Provinces' interests, Su Ye had actually considered marrying into their family.

But whenever he thinks about what he plans to do afterward, facing these three princesses gives him an inexplicable pressure.

"Ah, this really gives one a headache."

Su Ye set aside his governmental affairs, rubbed his temples, and said with a wry smile, "These three princesses are all of noble birth; each is excellent."

"But if we marry them and they later learn of our schemes against the Da Qian dynasty, they'll surely cause an uproar."

Su Ye looked at the various arms seated below, his expression somewhat helpless.

"But we can't keep dragging this on."

"After all, the marriage matter concerns the state's grand plan; we must devise a foolproof strategy."

"Otherwise, dragging it on like this clearly shows we have something to hide."

The entering Guo Jia let out a belch and said.

"Feng Xiao, go out and deal with those three princesses for now; say I'm handling urgent affairs and can't step away."

"We few will think again of a plan to properly resolve this matter."

After a moment's thought, the lord said to the somewhat drunk Guo Jia below.

Guo Jia obeyed and left, swaying as he exited the council hall.

Left behind, Su Ye sat at the desk, lost in thought.

"My lord, you actually don't need to worry now."

Xun Yu, who had been concentrating on governmental affairs nearby, at some point lifted his head and smiled at Su Ye.

"Oh, Wen Ruo, do you have any clever plan?"

Seeing Xun Yu's bright eyes, Su Ye's eyes flashed, and he asked expectantly.

"My lord, there's no need to be overly worried."

"Marrying these three princesses may bring some trouble, but it's not entirely bad."

Su Ye furrowed his brows, looking at Xun Yu with doubt, awaiting his further words.

"If the lord marries these three princesses on behalf of the Two Eastern Provinces, we will gain a righteous name."

"This not only strengthens our ties with the Da Qian dynasty, but also provides strong support for our schemes at crucial moments."

Observing Su Ye's expression, Xun Yu smiled faintly and spoke slowly.

Su Ye raised his eyebrows, somewhat guessing what Xun Yu would say next.

"Although the Da Qian dynasty is now strong, behind the scenes, including us, countless people are scheming, and no one can foresee future changes."

"If one day the dynasty collapses, we can then legitimately rely on the princesses' name."

"March west out of East Peace and forcefully take over the Central Realm!"

"By then, we will not only have legitimate bloodline succession, but also a justifiable reason to unify the Da Qian realm."

Indeed, Xun Yu shifted his words and further explained.

"At that time, we will be the sole legitimate orthodoxy of the Da Qian dynasty, appointed to suppress rebels!"

Su Ye listened to Xun Yu's unhurried words, a glint of brightness flashing in his eyes.

He saw a new possibility; in this era full of variables, marrying these three princesses might truly bring him unexpected benefits.

Moreover, not far from where Su Ye and his companions were, within a courtyard, the three princesses of Si Luo Ying came again to seek an audience with Su Ye.

The three princesses each had their own charm: one fiery and gorgeous, one icy and cold, one lively and wind-like.

Their arrival made this tranquil courtyard a bit more lively and noisy.

The three Si Luo Ying persons had already stayed in Azure Spirit City for several days, yet never had a chance to speak in detail with Su Ye.

Each time, Su Ye found an excuse to evade them.

Consequently, having waited long without seeing Su Ye's figure, they inevitably grew anxious.

This time they came not only for marriage, but also to probe the truth of this crown prince, to see if he truly harbors rebellious intentions as rumored.

Just then, the courtyard gate creaked open, and a strong wave of alcohol scent rushed over.

Only see Guo Jia staggering in, reeking of alcohol, yet his eyes betrayed a clear light.

He looked somewhat disheveled, but the carefree and unrestrained aura emanating from within made the princesses present involuntarily glance askance.

"Ah, sorry for keeping the three princesses waiting; truly my fault."

Guo Jia hiccuped from drink, laughing as he said, "However, the three princesses need not worry; the lord is currently handling an important matter and will arrive shortly."

Siluoying three people, upon hearing this, felt somewhat displeased but did not show it.

They exchanged a glance with each other, deciding to first observe the situation.

Seeing this, Guo Jia, who appeared drunk on the surface, secretly amused himself.

How could he not know the intentions and thoughts of these three princesses?

But there was no way; his lord was still indecisive, so he could only temporarily stand in, keeping these few young ladies at ease.

After all, the Da Qian dynasty still stands strong; as princesses of the Da Qian dynasty, they cannot be neglected here in Cangzhou.

He first walked to the stone table, picked up a jar of wine and took a big gulp, then wiped his mouth and said, "Princesses, you've come far; why not try this specially brewed fine wine from Cangzhou?"

Saying that, he picked up another unopened wine jug nearby and poured a cup for each of the three princesses.

The three princesses looked at each other, each feeling a bit hesitant.

But seeing Guo Jia's bold and unrestrained manner, they were not to be outdone, each raising their cups and drinking them down in one gulp.

"Truly heroines among women!"

"The princesses are not only outstanding in appearance, but their drinking capacity is also astonishing—truly admirable!"

Seeing the three princesses completely unaffected and natural, Guo Jia's heart lightened and he burst into loud laughter.

His words left the princesses feeling both amused and exasperated.

Yet for some reason, in front of this drunkard, they felt no offense at all.

In the time that followed, Guo Jia chatted with the three princesses.

At times he discussed grand affairs of the world, at times he leisurely recounted folk anecdotes; at times he cited classics to talk about past and present, at times he angrily criticized current ills.

Each of his words seemed to have endless charm, always diverting the topic whenever the three mentioned marriage alliances, shifting their attention.

But it really was taking a toll on Guo Jia's life.

After all, these three will be his future mistresses of the household.

Moreover, he couldn't sweet-talk them the way he did with the courtesans who sang for pleasure.

He also had to look after their emotions.

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