The Empress's Marriage Partner: The Third Prince of the Barbarian Tribe

Four hours later, the Young Duke and his entourage emerged from the Jinyue Pavilion, but the butler's face had turned completely dark with dismay.

Just because the inner hall of the Jinyue Pavilion couldn't accommodate too many people, as a result, the Young Duke had diamonds studded onto a menstrual cloth? Was he insane!

They tried to persuade him to return it, but he refused to listen, insisting on giving Su Xiu the absolute best.

The best, my foot!

But on second thought, this might be a good thing. If Su Xiu got angry at their Young Duke, they could quickly return to the Imperial Guard camp.

So, after going on a massive shopping spree on Linlang Street, they headed straight for the Su Residence. Before long, a magnificent manor with carved beams and painted rafters appeared before their eyes.

In terms of scale, it was surprisingly not much inferior to a Duke's estate in the capital.

However, this presumptuous architecture did not displease the Young Duke. Instead, he nodded, feeling that the more it was like this, the more interested he became.

After announcing their arrival at the door and revealing his identity, they were outright blocked outside. Yet, the Young Duke was still not angry in the slightest; rather, his interest was piqued even more.

Never has a woman dared to be so presumptuous in front of this Marquis. However, this Marquis quite appreciates this audacious attitude.

Then this Marquis shall wait for you.

I want to see just how long you dare to reject this Marquis.

The Young Duke simply waited dryly at the entrance of the Su Residence with his retinue, standing there for more than another hour.

It wasn't until the sun reached high noon that the chiming of jade pendants rang out from within the Su Residence, and a group of people soon walked out.

The leading woman wore a moon-white long dress, the hem embroidered with sparse plum blossoms outlined in gold thread, making her look both luxurious and aloof.

She was also exceptionally beautiful, with eyebrows like distant dark mountains, skin so fair it was almost transparent, pale ear tips, and a cold, haughty gaze.

This was none other than the Second Miss of the Su family, Su Xiu.

The Young Duke, Lu Jun, nodded. Such peerless beauty. Although I saw her once in the capital, seeing her again still gives me a soul-stirring feeling. Truly worthy of being a woman that has caught this Marquis's eye.

Su Xiu, however, did not give him a pleasant look.

It was merely a chance encounter during a trip to the capital, yet it had resulted in an inescapable nuisance clinging to her like a plaster. It annoyed her, especially since she was already irritated by her eldest sister helping Ren Tianye propose marriage.

She asked coldly, What are you doing here?

I've already told you, I have no interest in you!

You can get lost now.

Faced with these harsh words, the Young Duke was not only unoffended, but the excitement in his eyes grew even thicker. He immediately gave a wicked, charming smile.

Very good, very good!

Woman, you have successfully caught this Marquis's attention. How could this Marquis let you escape?

Heh, there is nothing in this world that this Marquis cannot obtain, and that includes you.

Su Xiu's expression grew colder. She only wanted to send this Young Duke away as quickly as possible and continued with a frosty face, Why exactly are you here?

To give you some things, Sister Su, the Young Duke said proudly, pointing at the goods he had just purchased. These are all the best, most fitting for you, Sister Su.

Especially this Jinyue cloth...

This Marquis specifically waited for two hours to have someone stud it with diamonds for you.

Hmph, the person this Marquis fancies must use the best Jinyue cloth!

Among the guards behind him, those who were married instantly broke out in a waterfall of sweat.

No, my dear Young Duke!

What the hell, if you're going to give it, just give it. Why say it out loud in public!

They were already so embarrassed they wished they could find a crack in the ground to hide in.

Su Xiu was also momentarily speechless.

She even thought she had misheard. However, the moment the Young Duke deliberately took it out to show off, her heart completely died.

It was true!

This Young Duke was actually giving her a menstrual cloth, such a private item for women, and... it was freaking studded with diamonds!

She was both angry and anxious.

But thinking that the Young Duke meant well, she didn't scold him too harshly and said, Forget it, forget it. Seeing as you are completely sincere toward me, I won't hold it against you.

Someone, accept this!

Haha... Young Duke Lu Jun laughed. Women, your face says no, but in your heart, you are already unable to resist this Marquis, aren't you?

Su Xiu's face immediately darkened again. Alright, the things have been delivered. You can leave now.

Oh? Playing hard to get?

Very good, this Marquis likes it!

Su Xiu was going a bit crazy. Are you leaving or not? As a Marquis, shouldn't you be very busy?

This Marquis is indeed very busy, but for you, I have plenty of time!

Su Xiu felt very uncomfortable being pressed by these words. Her face showed more than just coldness now; anger surfaced, but she also knew that continuing to argue would be pointless.

She immediately changed the subject and said, Weren't you staying properly in the capital? Why did you suddenly appear here?

It seems you care a lot about this Marquis? Then it doesn't hurt to tell you! Young Duke Lu Jun said with a smug face. This Marquis's trip to the Northern Frontier is for Her Majesty's affairs.

For the great matter of Her Majesty's marriage.

Her Majesty's marriage? Su Xiu instantly became a bit more curious. In the world of Great Yu, a female Emperor had finally emerged, which brought her deep comfort.

She knew that under the Empress's leadership, Great Yu would surely see its people healthy and peaceful, and the country rich and strong.

As for why she trusted the Empress so much?

Because the Empress was a woman, and women inherently possess the capacity to love!

Exactly, it is for Her Majesty's marriage! Speaking of being able to handle matters for the Empress, the Young Marquis felt quite honored.

He said, When the Barbarian Third Prince was a hostage in our Great Yu, he met Her Majesty once. During that meeting, it was love at first sight for both of them, and they mutually developed affection, privately pledging themselves to each other for three lifetimes.

Now that the Barbarian Third Prince has returned to the Northern Frontier, Her Majesty wishes to tie the knot with him and love him for a lifetime.

However, this matter has been opposed by countless ministers, especially the Commander-in-Chief of the Chifeng Army, Lin Yi.

That Lin Yi has held military power for a long time and refuses to listen to Her Majesty's orders. The seventy thousand troops under his command, bewitched by him, have altogether disregarded the sovereign's grace, repeatedly resisting the marriage between Her Majesty and the Barbarian Third Prince.

What is even more detestable is that Lin Yi secretly united with many ministers to oppose Her Majesty together.

Mindful of the merits of Lin Yi and his Chifeng Army in guarding the borders, Her Majesty has pardoned them multiple times. Yet, not only do Lin Yi and the Chifeng Army show no remorse, but they have also become increasingly presumptuous.

They resolutely oppose Her Majesty marrying the Barbarian Third Prince.

Her Majesty truly had no other choice but to dispatch us, commanding an army of two hundred thousand, to come to the Northern Frontier and behead the seventy thousand Chifeng Army troops beneath the walls of Shanhe City.

Now that the matter is settled, the great army is about to return, and this Marquis finally has time to come see you, Sister Su!

Listening to this, Su Xiu's frown deepened, and by the time he finished, her face was filled with anger.

Her Majesty did well!

They indeed deserved to be killed!

Lin Yi is merely the commander of the Chifeng Army, how dare he obstruct Her Majesty's marriage?

Does he not know that a woman's marriage is equivalent to a second reincarnation? If she marries someone she does not love, she will suffer for a lifetime.

To think Lin Yi actually disregarded a woman's happiness; he deserved to die!

Those seventy thousand troops of the Chifeng Army who echoed Lin Yi's intentions deserved to die even more!

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