Chapter 1782: Chapter 1784: Master of Cutting Words Like a Knife
Upon hearing this, Yang Chuxia grew impatient and quietly cursed Prince Le for being troublesome and overly suspicious.
But there was no other way; the matter was indeed somewhat abrupt, and if she were in his position, she would be suspicious too.
However, Prince Le kept a tight watch on the Emperor, making it extremely difficult to approach him.
"Your Highness Prince Le, I cannot agree with your statement!" Ye Zi’an stepped forward, "If different tribes necessarily have ulterior motives, then why does our Great Zhou bother accommodating various ethnic groups? How much subsidy and relief money is distributed to these tribes every year? According to the prince, it would be better to send troops to annihilate them, so why waste large amounts of money each year? What is the goal? Just with the Tayun Tribe alone, they receive quite a lot each year. The Tayun Tribe and Great Zhou naturally work together, otherwise, how would they have sent their only Young Commandery Princess to marry in the Capital City?"
"Ye Zi’an, don’t drag too many things into this," Prince Le replied, "This servant girl is from a different race than our court, and even if she were from this court, can you guarantee that all people from different races are loyal to Great Zhou?"
"Alright, alright, prince, there’s no need to be so agitated. If you don’t want her, fine, won’t the matter be settled?" Yang Chuxia retorted, muttering in a voice that was neither soft nor loud, "Why are you acting like I’m forcing her on the Emperor? It’s just a matter of whether he wants her or not, yet the prince is overthinking it. Besides, the person is being offered to the Emperor, not the prince. The Emperor hasn’t even spoken, yet Prince Le has said so much. It’s as if our Ye Family is courting death."
"Emperor, what His Highness Prince Le said is indeed reasonable; I didn’t think through things properly," Yang Chuxia added, "I take back what I said earlier."
"Nonsense, how can you take back words once spoken?" The Emperor was displeased, wondering why his son meddled in so many affairs.
There hadn’t been any selections in the palace for the past two years, and no new, interesting women had entered the palace. When someone with peculiar traits finally appeared, his son blocked it, truly unreasonable, not filial at all. He never used to have the guts to do this; lately, he might have been treated too favorably, causing him to become arrogant.
"Madam Ye’s generosity is hard for I to refuse, so I thank Madam Ye," the Emperor paused and then also addressed Prince Le, "Second, I know you mean well and worry about my safety, but you may have forgotten one thing - this is my palace. What could happen to me here? Are all those Imperial Army soldiers just eating for free?"
These words carried a hint of warning, telling Prince Le that he was the Emperor, the palace belonged to him, and he made the final decisions on all matters.
"Yes, Father Emperor’s words are true." Prince Le harbored resentment but did not say more.
"Alright, if there’s nothing else, everyone may leave," the Emperor waved dismissively, and finally addressed the Tong Family and Luo Family, "These are minor issues among children. In the future, have the Noble Princess Concubine deal with them; if I handle these matters every day, I wouldn’t get any sleep."
"Yes"
"Yes"
The Tong Family and Luo Family members all looked displeased.
As the group exited the palace, Prince Le glanced at Yang Chuxia and laughed coolly, "They say that Madam Ye is skilled in killing with words. Today, I indeed witnessed it. Well done, and I hope Madam Ye continues in this manner."
"If the prince wishes it, I will certainly live up to the prince’s intentions," Yang Chuxia replied.
Once they were in the carriage, Yangyang clung to Yang Chuxia and asked, "Mother, why did he say that? I couldn’t understand."
"Come, son, let me explain," Yang Chuxia held Yangyang close and said, "Actually, the Emperor decided to change his mind and accept Mingsha firstly because of her beauty, and secondly because of what your mother said at the very end."