I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 30: Who discussed this with you? You are not qualified to discuss this with me!

Everyone in the hall widened their eyes and pricked up their ears.

Some ministers have been in office for decades, but this is the first time they have heard of someone daring to ask for this.

Those who knew could understand that Li Chen was proposing a marriage proposal.

If you don’t know, you might think that Li Chen is robbing the Northern Royal Court.

But then again, his request is no different from robbery.

The civil officials were all expressing their feelings, but also felt a little uneasy, because if His Majesty really said so, it would inevitably arouse conflicts, and it might not end well.

Most scholars value stability. They believe that small favors can be used to exchange for long-term peace, which is a very reasonable deal both morally and logically.

The military officers were all beaming with joy, as if hundreds of years of gloom had been swept away by the new emperor.

Li Chen's words made them feel that they could stand up straight and be a man.

The Ming Ce Dynasty was already powerful, but it always ceded some things to neighboring countries for the sake of stability.

Most countries know how to return the favor, but the Northern Royal Court only knows how to ask for it.

However, the Northern Royal Court was very particular about what it asked for each time, only wanting a tiny bit so as not to harm the foundation of the Tiance Dynasty. The late emperor and successive emperors were too lazy to care.

Over time, a little bit becomes a little bit.

After a while, Altai and Attard also woke up from their confusion. They looked at each other, and it was the elder brother Altai who spoke: "Your Majesty, you must have some misunderstanding. Our so-called marriage should be the princess of your dynasty marrying us in the north, and you are asking for too much."

Altai's original line was that he wanted Li Chen to marry the Ninth Princess to him, and then ask for some gold, silver and treasures as a good start.

Isn’t that what other royal envoys all asked for?

His Majesty is really good. As soon as he opened his mouth, he asked for hundreds of beauties, tens of thousands of fine horses, and ten thousand tons of top-quality bull heads. Even the purchase of goods is not so exaggerated!

"What? You can't even give me this, and you have the nerve to say you want to marry me? Even beasts know that they have to be grateful, and you still want my sister to marry you. Are you provoking me?" Li Chen said sternly.

His voice echoed throughout the hall, and his majesty was unquestionable!

Even the military officers were influenced by him and began to glare at the two envoys.

As long as Li Chen said a word, there would surely be ministers who would go up and deal with them.

"Let us discuss this matter with the Khan, what do you think?" Even though Altai was an envoy, he did not have much power in the northern royal court, at least he did not have the right to declare war.

If the Khan does not want to go to war, they will be beheaded if they say so without permission.

"What a joke! I'm just notifying you and I haven't discussed it with you. Go back and tell your Khan that I give him six months to be ready. Otherwise, I will lead the troops to take it myself!" Li Chen's words made the final decision.

Discuss? Who discussed it with you? You are not qualified to discuss it with me!
At this point, Li Chen was too lazy to talk nonsense and simply ordered his men to kick them out of the hall.

Altay and Attard were so arrogant when they came, but now they are so embarrassed after being driven out.

Because the Royal Guards also have to see the emperor's attitude. The emperor is friendly towards the Northern Royal Court, so they naturally dare not offend the envoys. Now that the emperor has this attitude, how can the Royal Guards be polite?

Did you two look down on us with your eyes just now? Now you'd better behave yourself, or we won't take action.

After Altai and Attard walked out of the palace, they looked depressed and felt that everything about their trip to the south was not going well.

In the past, envoys were always received well and boasted about how great they were after returning.

How come they became like this?

"Brother, what should we do now? Are we going to go back empty-handed?"

Attard knew that the Khan had been thinking about the Ninth Princess ever since he saw her portrait.

The appearance of that lustful hungry ghost is indeed frightening.

When Attard came, he promised that he would definitely accomplish it, and the Khan even drank a bowl of wine with him.

Now it’s messed up!

"Hmph, I will definitely talk to the Khan about this matter. The Tiance Dynasty must pay a price this time." Altai was simply making threats.

What else can I do if I don’t go back like this? Do you dare to cause trouble?
Don’t you know what level of realm the emperor is at? Didn’t you see how my hand became disabled?
As they walked, Attard suddenly had an idea and whispered, "I heard that the Ninth Princess likes poetry and often studies in the academy in the imperial capital. Why not..."

The reason why he dared to think so was because he would avoid punishment after returning.

Anyway, the emperor of the Tiance Dynasty has spoken so decisively, the Khan will definitely not let it go.

The relationship between the two countries will become strained sooner or later, so it is better to be decisive.

It has to be said that Altai felt that his brother was really brave. He dared to kidnap someone in the capital of the Tiance Dynasty, and that was someone else's princess.

But if they succeed, not only will they not be punished when they return, but they will be rewarded instead. This is indeed a desperate move.

"Okay, let's do this. Let's go get some information first."

Altai knew that he only had one chance and needed to think carefully.

As the morning court ended, the news that the envoy from the Northern Royal Court was humiliated by Li Chen quickly spread.

In the Queen Mother's bedroom, the Queen Mother, who is plump but not at all bulky, is exercising while dancing in light gauze to maintain her enviable figure.

The sunlight shines through the delicate window lattices and falls on her jade-like skin, adding a touch of softness and radiance.

The Queen Mother was wearing a training suit as thin as a cicada's wing, and her plump figure swayed gently with her movements.

Every time she bends down and every time she kicks her legs, she always maintains an indescribable charm and elegance.

This is her secret to staying in shape despite being greedy.

The trusted palace maid had arrived at the door a long time ago, but when she saw the Queen Mother practicing martial arts, she did not disturb her.

Only after she finished practicing for a whole week did she begin to report on the contents of today's morning court session.

The Queen Mother had expected the Third Prince to withdraw his troops; these princes would not fight a battle they were not sure of winning.

The strength displayed by Li Chen can indeed make them recalculate their countermeasures.

But this doesn't mean they will give up.

But Li Chen’s attitude made her unpredictable. Did this guy want to take care of it or not?

When talking about the envoys from the Northern Royal Court, the Queen Mother murmured to herself: "Your Majesty is young and full of energy, but if he is not full of energy, can he still be called a young man?"

"Queen Mother, should we make early arrangements in the north?"

The trusted palace maid has followed the Queen Mother for many years and knows many things.

The Queen Mother's power is not only in the imperial capital, she also has people on the northern border and even in the northern royal court.

The reason why the trusted palace maid said this was because she felt that His Majesty did not seem to be joking.

"Do as you wish, but remember not to reveal any traces. There are many people watching us recently."

"As ordered."

As the Queen Mother finished speaking, a fragrance wafted into her nostrils, whetting her appetite.

She had asked the imperial kitchen to prepare the ingredients that Li Chen gave her yesterday, and she would enjoy a good meal at noon today.

Apart from court officials and people in the palace, those who reacted most strongly to this incident were naturally the children of noble families.

Especially families like the Liu family who had fought on the northern battlefield, they were just waiting for Li Chen's order.

Liu Hao's father told Liu Hao to hurry up and make himself familiar to the emperor, so that he could achieve great success in his career.

Li Chen's attitude towards the royal court's envoys also caused a huge response in the academy on the west side of the imperial capital.

Because the ninth princess, Li Si Ning, was studying at Yunlu Academy, the largest academy in the imperial capital.

(End of this chapter)