Asking for hand-2

Empress smiles brightly than the emperor "Elders.. this empress come from a general house.. used to be very naughty and like a man untill married.. only after getting married curbed ones nature..

This empress for the sake of peace in country had to turn blind eye on some of the emperors matter.. but for ones daughter- in law wish to never have her compromise in same matters.. this empress had always wished to have daughter but was unfortunate.

Elders.. for this empress.. esteem lord would be the daughter and not a daughter in law...would pamper her more than ones son's... will pick a broom if one's son dares to slight one's daughter..

This empress has always loved her nature.. even feels similar to ones youth.. this empress swears on heaven to always love her and support her like ones flesh and blood till left with breathe"

All the elders and zhu mama was entirely relaxed and happy from empress answers. To have them totally in the box prime minister also add few words "elders, this one is maternal uncle of crown prince also the current prime minister but first and foremost son of duke zhongyong.

We have always been loyal to the wisest monarch and protective of our females. During the time of emperor it was utter chaos to ensure the safety of the kingdom he was forced to make some harsh steps and sacrifice his own wishes.

It is because we knew his predicament and his nature we had agreed with his taking of consorts and concubines or else even if painting the river red we wouldn't have let the daughter of our house be slighted.

Like the Liu we Chen's also believe in monogamy, devoted till hair grows white to only one. Hence as the heir of a Chen I too promise you that until this one remains in power will not let the concept of marrying many to spread the branches enforced on crown prince and esteem lord"

The elders and zhu mama were glowing, their happiness visible to others. Hence first elder replies "very well.. we are assured and hope the promises made today are sealed in stone witnessed by heaven.. though may sound impolite and presumptuous but still will say..

if you go back on your words and if found her to suffer even the slightest then the retaliation will end with the utter destruction of Nanling kingdom..and even our next nine generation will hold the grude making sure that Nanling forever remains doomed.

It's the first in history for a Liu to tie a bond with royal and to add the future emperor. We from the valley don't see and find it as honour as we all are clear of the bloodshed and scheme behind that throne.

Because Crown prince when still a qinwang was very sincere with his feelings and also having managed to win our lords heart we consented. But if emperor and empress were to have different opinions then we would have definetly rejected this proposal with all our might.

As we sense the same sincerity from holy one and the empress even from prime minister we too with happy heart accept your proposal. Hope this union will bear sweet fruits for thousand and thousand of years"

Everyone was happy that the deal was set. They raised the cup to toast and congratulate. Zhu geng was sent to call Yusheng who was still in study. Pei jins eye's had happy glow upon learning that she will be coming while Pei Zhang felt like running.