I really don't want to be a traitor

Chapter 444: Proposal for Marriage
When all the officials heard what Empress Dowager Li had said, the last trace of luck in their hearts was gone.

They finally understood that what they had been waiting for was actually a fake emperor disguised as a man?
Hesitant, at a loss.

The officials resisted Xiang Chong and Empress Dowager Li in their hearts, but in the current situation, they couldn't even utter a word of rebuttal.

Empress?

Who can not think of Ciyao Guang?

The scene of the empress begging Emperor Jiajing to surrender is still fresh in my memory!

Daci has been destroyed, and Dachu has established a female emperor. Isn't it a sign of the country's subjugation?

"Ah?"

Seeing that all the officials were shocked, Empress Dowager Li felt proud and even more confident.

She thought to herself: "The fault that led to today's situation is that the Ai family did not win over Fan Li. In fact, as long as they did not become enemies with Fan Li, the Ai family and Chong'er would not be in such a predicament at all."

After thinking about this, Queen Mother Li immediately had an idea.

She shouted loudly: "Mr. Jin! The Ai family has something to say to you!"

Fan Li's eyes fell lightly on Queen Li.

This woman is very capable.

Back then, she lured Holy Lord Blood Phoenix, causing her and the Pure Land of Fanyin to enter into a life-and-death situation.

Several dangers arose, and Fan Li almost died under the Hanyue Sword.

Still because of Empress Dowager Li, Xiang Chong was not a direct bloodline of the late emperor, but had secretly occupied the throne of Chu for many years.

"Say, I'm listening."

Fan Li made no secret of his arrogance and strength in a condescending manner.

Facing 200,000 garrison troops, Empress Dowager Li dared not speak out in anger.

She forced a smile and said: "Mr. Jin, for the sake of the great Chu country and the people of Li, the Ai family has a good solution that has the best of both worlds and can resolve today's dispute. I wonder if Mr. Jin is willing to hear it?"

A noble goal, a high-sounding reason.

Almost no one present believed that Queen Mother Li would really consider the country and the people.

However, it was difficult to shut her mouth.

"it is good."

"My lord, listen."

A sneer flashed across Fan Li's face.

Empress Dowager Li didn't notice, and immediately her tongue sparkled like a lotus flower.

"The Ai family secretly believes that who will be the emperor of Chu is not the most important thing."

"In fact, everyone in the world knows that you, Duke of Jin, are the white jade pillars that support the sky and the purple golden beams that support the sea of ​​Chu."

"As long as the government is still presided over by you, Duke of Jin, all industries in Chu will prosper and the country will prosper!"

Empress Dowager Li flattered Fan Li in public, which really opened the eyes of all the civil and military officials!
No matter what the outcome is today, Fan Lizhi is so strong that he can make the queen mother of a country kneel and lick him, which is enough to make his image of a treacherous minister completely superior to that of Dong Zhuo and Yan Song!
The civil and military officials even vaguely guessed that Empress Dowager Li's so-called good method was just a bit unbelievable.

"The meaning of Aijia."

"We should let Chong'er promulgate the decree and grant the Duke of Jin and his descendants the hereditary honors and important positions such as the Duke of Jin, the prime minister, and the general marshal of the army of Chu."

"The Xiang family can only prosper forever if it is entrusted to the Jin Gong family for generations to come."

The ministers were completely shocked!

What a generous act!

Empress Dowager Li clearly wanted to win over Fan Li by force, even if she knelt and licked her in a humble manner and lost her royal dignity?

In the past, the Fan family controlled the military and political power of Chu State for generations, but in the end there was no legal support.

Many people believe that one day, the Fan family will also decline.

As the saying goes, after you sing and I will appear, there will always be emerging families and powerful officials who will replace Fan.

But now, the bargaining chip Queen Mother Li is offering is to completely consolidate Fan's status legally!

If so.

From now on in Da Chu, the Xiang family will be the royal family of destiny, and the Fan family will be the prime minister and general clan of destiny.

The most important thing is that if this imperial edict is promulgated by Xiang Chong, it will be equivalent to Fan Li recognizing Xiang Chong's throne.

In addition to being generous, there are also good calculations!
"Oh?"

After Fan Li heard what Empress Li said, he couldn't help but look at her one more time.

He said calmly: "The Queen Mother is smart, and I admire her."

However, the tone was too bland, and it was clear that he was not impressed.

Queen Mother Li was not discouraged. She had expected that the great power of general and minister was something Fan Li had already obtained. Even if he added the title, it would only be the icing on the cake and not enough to impress him.

"In addition, the Ai family has a great gift, I believe Duke Jin will be willing to accept it."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Queen Mother Li's eyes moved to Xiang Ning, and a moment of resentment flashed in her eyes.

This unfilial daughter!
"The Duke of Jin is already in his thirties, but he has not yet married."

"Xiang Ning is the apple of the eye of the Ai family, the only bloodline of the late emperor."

"If the Ai family betroths her to Duke Jin, I wonder if Duke Jin will accept it?"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked!

Civil and military officials were whispering to each other, and there was constant discussion.

Even Fan Li didn't expect it. How could Queen Mother Li come up with such a method?
She is clearly retreating in order to advance, constantly highlighting Xiang Ning's identity as the daughter of the family, making it deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and getting further and further away from the throne of Dachu!

While consolidating Xiang Chong's throne, he completely eliminated Xiang Ning from the throne.

"Mother!!!"

On the dragon chariot, Xiang Ning was extremely angry.

She doesn't understand.

They were both conceived in ten months, so why did Empress Dowager Li prefer one child to another?
In front of all the civil and military officials, I wore a dragon robe and rode a dragon chariot back home, but she was used like a commodity! ?
As for marrying Fan Li?

Her little heart was pounding, as if it had jumped into her throat.

"Fan Li, please don't agree to the Queen Mother in a moment of confusion!"

"Big things are important, personal relationships between children and other matters should be put aside first. From now on, slowly..."

Xiang Ning was angry at Queen Mother Li's scheme, imagined herself marrying into Fan's house with a red dot, and was afraid that Fan Li would be deceived.

suddenly!

She found Fan Lizheng looking at her with interest?

Their eyes met, and they could clearly feel the man's clear gaze, which showed no sign of lust.

"His Majesty?"

Fan Li found it really interesting.

He took a few steps forward, walked to the dragon chariot, approached Xiang Ning and lowered his voice.

"Your Majesty, don't worry."

"Weichen will not be fooled. Your Majesty can make your own decisions about your marriage."

Fan Li originally had good intentions and wanted to encourage Xiang Ning and give her courage.

But men will never understand a woman’s concerns.

"I make the decision on my own marriage?"

"Fan Li means that I don't have to marry into Fan's house, but let him enter the palace?"

"Bring-in-law?"

"Can such a good thing happen?"

Xiang Ning stared at Fan Li with his bright black eyes, eager to give it a try.

Fan Li was stunned.

"His Majesty?"

"What are you thinking about?"

"Wipe your saliva away, let's get down to business first."

Xiang Ning came to his senses and subconsciously wiped the corners of his mouth.

But where is the saliva? It was obviously Fan Li who tricked her into playing.

She glared at Fan Li angrily, who smiled and looked like he needed a beating.

Of course, if Fan Li knew what Xiang Ning was thinking just now, he probably wouldn't be able to laugh anymore.

"Mr. Jin, what do you think of the Ai family's suggestion?"

Empress Dowager Li had exhausted her strategies, but she felt very uneasy when she saw that Fan Li was only interested in "flirting" with Xiang Ning.

She felt like she had a role to play.

A woman's intuition has long since discovered that Fan Li and Xiang Ning are unclear.

Now it seems that it is indeed the case!