Chapter 4: Marriage Alliance
Li Xia Xing and Li Yun Meng's mother are Royal Consort Xian who is the Emperor most favor Consort. As the most favored Consort with powerful backing, she was always in conflict with the Empress. She was the Prime Minister's only beloved di daughter.
She had many shu sisters but they were loved as much as her. She had even acquired the Emperor's love. However, the most powerful woman was the Empress. She wasn't one to back down.
The Empress was the Princess from Xiang country. She was sent for a marriage alliance. Even though she was sent for a marriage alliance. She was the Emperor of Xiang's only sister and only princess.
She had powerful backing. She had also managed the Imperial Harem without any mistakes and problems. That was only a coverup. The Empress was a very discrete and careful woman.
Li Yun Meng looks at Li Mei Tang who was eating the egg custard tarts without a care in the world. "Wu meimei, you really love egg custard tarts don't you?" Li Mei Tang nodded at her. "I will have the servants prepare more."
Before Li Mei Tang could reply, Li Fu Ling cut her off. "No need. The gathering is ending soon. There is no need to have the cook prepare any more egg custard tarts."
"But I as the host should let my guest feel comfortable."
"It is fine. Meng Er can continue to eat more later. The more she ate, the fatter she will get." Li Mei Tang stopped eating and push the plate away.
As a girl the most important thing was beauty. Especially girls in love. "Er jiejie, it is fine. I am full so I don't need anymore." Li Mei Tang's face had a hint of red from embarrassment.
Li Yun Meng's face had a crooked smile. She wanted to continue speaking when Li Xia Xing pulls her sleeves secretly. Li Xia Xing might not like her sister, but they were sisters if her sister was embarrassed, then she would also look bad.
Li Yun Meng stopped and look away. There was a silence between them and they didn't try to break it.
Soon a maid came running in. "Gongzhu! There is big news!"
Li Yun Meng who was in a bad mood, slash out at the poor maid. "What is it that you have to interpret our gathering?"
"Big news! Crown Prince Zhu Shan of Liang has arrived! He is here for a marriage alliance!"
"What!"
Everyone was shocked at the moment. Li Fu Ling bit her lower lips and look over at Li Bai Xue who was calm and composed. She knew that Shan ge like Li Bai Xue and would ask for her hand in marriage.
She couldn't allow that to happen. She couldn't let that happen. She likes him so much that she can not allow that to happen.
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The gathering ended early. Li Bai Xue headed back to her manor with Lin Qian.
"Gongzhu, Crown Prince Zhu Shan is surely here to ask for your hand in marriage."
Li Bai Xue glanced at Lin Qian and sigh. "Even if he asked for my hand in marriage, it wouldn't be possible. Li Fu Ling loves him so much that she will pester the Empress. Zhu Shan is also a Crown Prince. He will surely become Emperor. Royal Consort Xian will not let this possibility go. She will push for Li Yun Meng to go to this marriage alliance. With these two forces fighting, there is definitely no way for me."
"Gongzhu, you have forgotten about Empress Dowager. Empress Dowager love you so much. She will definitely push for you. Everyone knows that the Emperor is filial piety to the Empress Dowager."
"Lin Qian! The Empress Dowager is old now. She shouldn't get involved with politics and the palace harem anymore. I am already happy as it is. I don't need to become a Crown Princess. Just trying to live in the palace is already hard enough. I don't need such things in my life. Do you understand?"
Li Qian looks down towards the floor. "I understand."
"Good, you are dismissed."
Li Qian exited the room, and look at the bright moon. I just want what is best for you.
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