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He Lanyi could clearly see that Emperor Yong's heart had already turned away!

Damn it, she was careless!

When the alliance was concluded, the person should have been chosen directly.

Because Dongyue did not propose a marriage alliance at the time, they thought the matter was a sure thing. Who would have thought that they could be robbed of it halfway through?

After a long pause, she finally managed to choke out, "If they still haven't been found, are we just supposed to wait around? We can't let an uncertain outcome waste everyone's time, can we?"

Chu Lingyu had anticipated her response, so he closed his folding fan and his smile vanished.

"Then let's set a timeframe of one month. If I still haven't found my sister's whereabouts, then I will voluntarily withdraw from the marriage proposal contest."

The "Quad" meeting will last for a month, and the results will be obtained at the latest before the meeting ends.

Since the other party had already given a deadline, the Queen could not say anything more.

Emperor Yong secretly breathed a sigh of relief; resolving the issue "peacefully" was the best outcome.

But no one noticed Jun Jingyan's clenched fists and the indignation in his eyes.

They treated him like an object, fighting over him without ever asking for his opinion.

How can a real man endure such humiliation?

"I disagree!"

"What?"

Everyone was stunned.

They thought they had reached a consensus, but they didn't consider the feelings of the parties involved.

In Jun Jingyan's view, regardless of whether Princess Dongyue was successfully found or not, he could not escape the fate of "marriage alliance".

He had promised Yun Dai that he would prove his feelings for her.

If we compromise now, wouldn't all the promises we made in the past become empty words?

He is by no means a treacherous person!

Rather than being forced to marry in January, it's better to make our stance clear now.

Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Xuanjin spoke first: "What the Second Prince means is that feelings need to be cultivated slowly, and there is no need to rush it."

The other party was clearly reminding him that as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn!

We have at least a month to figure out a solution. If we were to be accused of disobeying imperial orders now, it would be a huge loss.

At this moment, Emperor Yong's gaze towards him also carried a clear warning.

This is clearly a reminder that if he damages diplomatic relations with other countries because of his own actions, he will be an unforgivable sinner!

Jun Jingyan clenched his fists tightly.

He had promised Yun Dai that he would prove his feelings for her.

If we compromise now, wouldn't all our past promises become empty words?

Jun Qiyuan immediately seized the opportunity and began to cause trouble.

"Second Brother, is your hesitation because of that female physician from the Xuan Prince's mansion? She once saved your life, so you're planning to repay her kindness by offering yourself to her?"

"It's really nothing. It's quite common for men to have multiple wives and concubines. If you really can't bear to part with her, you can simply ask your father to bestow her upon you as a concubine!"

"But a marriage alliance is a matter of national importance. Second Prince, you should prioritize the overall situation and not damage diplomatic relations because of a woman."

Emperor Yong's expression changed instantly.

Not long ago, the Second Prince caused a scene at the Fourth Prince's residence, and the reason for it was all because of a woman.

This was the first time he had ever seen his son, who was always so polite and calm, lose control like this.

Could it be that he has really taken a liking to that woman?

Given her status, even being a concubine would be a stretch.

How could a member of the royal family marry a commoner as his principal wife?

What's more, it would be ridiculous to offend the Empress of the Western Regions and the Crown Prince of Dongyue for her sake!

He immediately questioned, "What the Fourth Prince said can't be true, can it?"

Jun Jingyan would not admit it directly, not because he was worried about incurring punishment for himself, but because he was afraid of implicating Yun Dai.

He once said that he would only ask her for her hand in marriage when he had enough strength to protect the people around him!

The entire country was given as a dowry, and the national treasury as a gift; she was given the best of everything in the world!

Before that, we absolutely must not cause her any harm or burden.

He finally spoke, his tone firm and resolute: "Marriage alliances were originally a matter of mutual consent and aimed at promoting friendship. When did they degenerate into something that can only be called a coercive act? In a month, no matter which one I marry, I am destined to offend the other. Rather than that, it would be better to refuse from the beginning to save face for both of us."

Shen Fu couldn't help but nod in agreement.

From the perspective of the interests of the three kingdoms, such consideration for the overall situation is so thorough that no one can find any flaws in it.

Jun Qiyuan, however, was unwilling to give up and stared intently, questioning, "Second Brother, are you deliberately avoiding my question by beating around the bush?"

Xiao Xuanjin coldly interrupted him, "The Second Prince has already made himself very clear. He is considering the national interest and the face of all three parties. Does the Fourth Prince not understand? Or is he deliberately trying to sow discord, causing national unrest and triggering war?"

Jun Qiyuan's expression changed drastically.

On that day, Jun Jingyan broke into the Fourth Prince's residence, causing himself to be punished and confined by his father, the Emperor, and triggering a series of serious consequences.

This includes, but is not limited to, almost exposing his relationship with Murong Xiao, losing Jiang Ruoyao as his "wise wife", and even offending the Prime Minister's mansion.

He pinned everything on Jun Jingyan and that woman!

If it weren't for them, would I have ended up in this situation?

But at least he has confirmed one thing—that female doctor is indeed the Second Prince's sweetheart!

Of all these royal children, only the second prince remains unmarried.

Countless young ladies from prominent families flocked to him, but he didn't even give them a second glance.

But this time, he openly protected that woman, making no attempt to hide his concern and defense of her.

It's clear she's truly fallen in love!

They ruined his life and made him a widower, yet they themselves want to be together with their lovers. There's no such thing as a free lunch.

He was determined to force his second brother to admit his feelings for that woman, so that their father would break them up and make it impossible for them to ever be together again!

But he was too impatient and didn't realize how aggressive his tone was.

This also allowed Emperor Yong to successfully shift his suspicions from Jun Jingyan to him!

Shen Fu saw that the time was almost right, and it was time for her to "make a grand entrance" at this crucial moment.

"You've all misunderstood the Fourth Prince. He and the Second Prince are like brothers, how could he possibly do such a thing?"

Everyone couldn't help but wonder, was she speaking up for Jun Qiyuan?

Even Jun Qiyuan himself found it hard to believe.

Would she really be that kind?

as predicted……

"The Second Prince is indeed in a very difficult position, caught between the struggle between the Eastern Peak and the Western Regions. But if he could help share one of the burdens, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?"

Upon understanding her meaning, Jun Qiyuan's expression immediately turned extremely ugly.

He has been married twice.

The first time was when he married Shen Fu. Originally, he wanted to possess both her and Meng Wan, so that the two women would serve one husband. However, he ended up pushing her further and further away.

The second time, he used despicable means to drug Shen Fu, but unexpectedly, he betrayed himself, ended up in bed with Jiang Ruoyao, and was caught red-handed in front of everyone.

If he marries again, that would be his third marriage!