The Princess Wei Yang (106+)

Chapter 171 - Spilt Water Cannot Be Recovered - Part 1

After Tuoba Zhen's defeat, the direction of the court began to shift towards Tuoba Yu again. Countless courtiers rushed to send him gifts, fearing that they would not be able to build a connection with the future emperor in time. Tuoba Yu was happy in his heart, but his face was indifferent. In his opinion, where he was today was all due to his own efforts. In fact, it had nothing to do with these ministers who were following the tide. However, one person is an exception. Therefore, he specially set up a banquet in Wangjiang Tower to entertain Prime Minister Li and his daughter.

In the luxuriously furnished private room, Li Xiaoran said with a smile: "Your Majesty, Seventh Prince, you don't have to be so polite. It's my blessing to be able to serve you."

Tuoba Yu smiled slightly. This old fox sat on the mountain and watched tigers fight from beginning to end. On the surface, he showed kindness to him, but privately he never wanted to get involved in any dispute, for fear of being implicated. If not for Li Wei Yang's sake, Tuoba Yu wouldn't even look at him twice. "Prime Minister Li, you're welcome. Father's imperial edict has not yet been issued, and I am not the crown prince yet."

"What is His Highness saying? Who doesn't know this is a sure thing now! Right, Wei Yang?" Li Xiaoran said, looking at Li Wei Yang with a smile.

Li Wei Yang held the wine glass in her hand and just smiled lightly, noncommittally.

Tuoba Yu looked at Li Wei Yang. His affection was hidden under the dark pool of his eyes, but their faint light seemed to have a deep meaning.

"Why are you so absent-minded? His Highness is personally inviting you to a banquet, this is a rare opportunity." Li Xiaoran was displeased, and his tone was full of reproach for not being able to appreciate the kindness shown to her.

Li Wei Yang's black eyes stared at Tuoba Yu for a moment, and said with a smile but not a smile: "Do you mind, Your Highness?"

"Of course I don't mind. I believe that the princess will always be on my side." Tuoba Yu said with a smile.

Li Xiaoran saw that there seemed to be a strange emotion flowing between the two of them, and couldn't help but sigh, thinking that this was really a bad fate. If Li Wei Yang had been willing to give in and marry Tuoyu Yu according to his words, then now, let alone a little princess, she would have the status of an empress. If Li Wei Yang becomes the empress, the Li family will also prosper. Although it is now the home of the prime minister, it is still far away from other powerful ministers. He was unwilling to give in. It would be great if he could go one step further!

There's still a chance! Li Chang Le was ruined, Li Minzhi was still a child, and all hope of revitalizing the family lay with Li Wei Yang. She made a wrong step in the past. She was too young and ignorant. Now everyone can see Tuoba Yu's thoughts on her. If Li Wei Yang can... the empress' position has been occupied by Princess Pinting, yes, but it is extremely simple to strive for more benefits for the Li family. Before Li Xiaoran came today, he had given explicit hints, but Li Wei Yang deliberately pretended not to understand and completely ignored his words. He was so angry that he ground his teeth.

When one was under a roof, one had no choice but to lower their head. He doesn't want to trade his daughter for wealth, but since he is the head of the Li family, he must act in the interests of the family. Even if Li Wei Yang is unwilling, he must force her to do so. As a woman, as long as they become someone else's person, they will become obedient. No matter how smart or powerful a woman is, they are all the same. Li Xiaoran thought like this and took the initiative to toast Tuoyu Yu: "Come, have another drink."

Tuoba Yu saw the change in the expression in Li Xiaoran's eyes, smiled slightly, and said: "Prime Minister Li, please, you first."

The two toasted each other, but Li Wei Yang was obviously absent-minded and didn't pay attention to their movements at all. She looked across the courtyard to the plum tree in the yard outside. The snow was like cotton wool, falling on the plum blossoms one after another, but it could not hide the bright red color, which looked very eye catching. She couldn't help but think of that man's smiling eyes, gentle and affectionate, and her heart softened inexplicably.