The Enchanting Imperial Concubine (Book 3)

Chapter 453 - Marriage Alliance

Hong Ge'er seemed to have anticipated his arrival and was already waiting.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

The Third Prince waved his hand irritably, "No need for formalities. You know why I'm here."

Hong Ge'er's eyes flickered slightly as he stood up.

"Of course, I know. Rest assured, Your Highness, the aftermath has been properly handled, and no abnormalities will be discovered. Did Guifei not verify it today? Everything is normal."

"But you promised that Ning Yu Jing would either be dead or severely injured, yet he only has a slight sprain in his arm, and he's perfectly fine!"

The Third Prince furrowed his brow tightly, his eyes reflecting a growing distrust.

Hong Ge'er clasped his hands, saying, "This time, it was thanks to the Zhongyong Marquis's timely rescue and decisive action. If he had been any slower, the Fourth Prince would surely have been thrown off his horse and seriously injured..."

"There's no 'if' about it! It's all because you handled the situation poorly!" The Third Prince snapped, his gaze cold and piercing. "Fourth Brother really has a good uncle."

Hong Ge'er felt somewhat uncomfortable with this attitude.

After all, he was also the legitimate eldest son of the Third Prince Enhejin and destined to inherit the title. When had he ever been yelled at like this?

But thinking of his father's plans, he clenched his fists and endured it.

"Rest assured, Your Highness. My father has a new plan. This time, it will be foolproof; we just need Your Highness to be patient. Right now, the Fourth Prince has just been injured, and everyone is on high alert. It's not a good time to act."

The Third Prince understood this logic and nodded.

His anger subsided a little, and realizing he had been too harsh earlier, he made an effort to smooth things over.

He reached out and patted Hong Ge'er on the shoulder.

"If the Third Prince Enhejin can help me attain the position of Crown Prince, then when I ascend the throne, you as the heir will also inherit the princely title. Naturally, I won't forget our friendship."

With this gesture, Hong Ge'er took the opportunity to show his appreciation.

"Then I shall count on Your Highness's support."

But then he brought up another matter.

"Your Highness is wise and courageous, a rare young talent in the world. I have a younger sister named Ulan Tuya, who is the same age as you. My father intends to arrange a marriage between you two; I wonder if Your Highness..."

The Third Prince's expression changed, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

The heirs of Nan Qi had always chosen their primary wives from the nobility of the Central Plains, favoring well-educated ladies.

Even the previous Sudiya, after entering the palace, was given the surname Su, and this Su Shi was not purely Zhasake blood; she also had half Central Plains heritage.

Marrying a Zhasake woman as a legitimate wife was something the Third Prince had never considered.

After thinking for a moment, he replied, "Marriage is a significant matter that involves the orders of parents and the arrangements of matchmakers. I fear I cannot take the lead on my own marriage."

As if he had anticipated this excuse, Hong Ge'er quickly countered, "What if my father can persuade the Emperor?"

"Then I would naturally be willing." The Third Prince agreed, motivated by greater benefits.