Chapter 331 The Empress, the Hostage from the Neighboring Country Has Returned in Battle (Part 15)
Chapter 331 The Empress, the Hostage from the Neighboring Country Has Returned in Battle (Part 15)
Ji Yu'an said he wanted to have another pot of tea and then go back to the private room to sit for a while.
Then he told the servant to hurry back and get the money.
A few days ago, a letter from Vientiane included a silver note.
Because the Kingdom of Vientiane wants to take him back, they will send envoys here earlier this year.
Ji Yu'an will also attend the banquet.
That money was intended for Ji Yu'an, so that he could buy himself a decent set of clothes.
After all, Ji Yu'an will be representing the fourth prince of the Wanxiang Kingdom at that time.
Moreover, they will accompany the envoy back to Vientiane.
We can't afford to embarrass ourselves too much.
Originally, the Kingdom of Wanxiang did not attach much importance to Ji Yu'an.
However, the eldest and second princesses of Fengming Kingdom were vying to pursue Ji Yu'an.
The Vientiane side values Ji Yu'an more.
That's why they wanted to welcome Ji Yu'an back to China as soon as possible.
Ji Yu'an had just received the silver note and hadn't even had a chance to warm it up yet.
Unexpectedly, this money now has to be used to pay for this meal.
If it weren't for the silver notes sent to him by the Kingdom of Wanxiang, he wouldn't know how he would have ended up like this today.
All his possessions combined amounted to less than two hundred taels.
He's probably really going to get a reputation for dine-and-dash.
This meal cost two hundred taels of silver; it really hurt.
Although this restaurant is the largest in Fengming Kingdom, the dishes here are indeed a bit more expensive than in other places.
But the main issue was that the wine the Second Princess ordered was quite expensive.
I should have known better than to drink.
And those two signature dishes were barely touched.
That longevity noodle dish wasn't cheap either; I should have skipped it.
As always, the Second Princess didn't look at the prices when ordering food.
Ji Yu'an felt more and more heartbroken the more he thought about it.
I really hope that the second princess entered the palace because something happened to the empress.
It's best if something serious has happened.
When Phoenix Cry Kingdom descends into chaos, that will be the greatest opportunity for Myriad Elephants Kingdom.
He had a really frustrating birthday today.
Ji Yu'an knew that the Second Princess probably didn't intentionally refuse to pay the bill.
Once the Second Princess finishes her business and remembers, she will want to repay him the money.
However, the humiliation he suffered at this moment cannot be erased.
Moreover, since the servant was told where he hid the money today, he'll have to find another place later.
Even the servant who grew up with him since childhood, Ji Yu'an could not completely trust.
He hid all his valuables himself, and only he knew where they were.
Sending the servant on this trip was a last resort.
The servant quickly brought the silver notes.
I paid the shopkeeper two hundred taels.
Ji Yu'an finally left the restaurant.
They returned to the villa by horse-drawn carriage.
Ji Yu'an went back to his room, saying he needed to rest.
I carefully inspected the room to see if the servant had rummaged through any of the surrounding places.
Check for any missing valuables.
Ji Yu'an counted his silver notes; he now only had eight hundred taels left.
In addition, the scattered pieces of silver only amounted to about fifty taels.
Ji Yu'an changed the location where he hid the money.
After thinking for a moment, he put two hundred taels of silver notes in his purse.
To prevent a recurrence of today's situation, it's best for him to keep some money on him as a backup.
Previously, when he went out with the eldest princess and the second princess, he was never the one to pay the bill.
He's gotten used to not carrying any money.
He has lost face several times because of money.
After the second princess hurriedly entered the palace, she went to pay her respects to the Empress.
"Mother Queen, why did you summon me in such a hurry? Is there something you need?"
"Just now, He'er came to see the Empress Dowager, asking me to bestow a marriage upon her and Yan Qin."
"Your mother has been spending a lot of time with Ji Yu'an. Do you intend to marry him?"
"Mother Empress, of course I want to marry Yu'an."
"How about the Queen Mother bestows a marriage upon you? That would be double happiness."
"Your subject thanks Your Majesty. Today happens to be Yu'an's birthday, and I believe Yu'an will certainly like this birthday gift from Your Majesty."
The second princess was very excited.
She still liked Ji Yu'an very much.
Now the eldest princess is going to marry Yan Qin.
After this period of time, the Second Princess was also convinced that her eldest sister had completely let go of Ji Yu'an.
Ji Yu'an had no trace of the eldest princess in his heart.
Ji Yu'an should also be willing to marry her.
"Alright, then Mother Empress will bestow Ji Yu'an upon you to be your concubine."
"Mother Queen, why not the rightful ruler?"
"That Ji Yu'an is just a hostage, how can he be your rightful ruler?"
Your proper husband should be a noble young master like Yan Qin.
The second princess was in a bit of a dilemma.
She remembered that Ji Yu'an had said before that he wanted a lifelong, monogamous relationship.
The Second Princess herself also planned to marry only Ji Yu'an.
However, the Empress Dowager clearly felt that Ji Yu'an was not worthy of being her principal consort, and only gave him the position of concubine.
Then the Empress will at least arrange a proper ruler for him in the future.
Can Chi Yu-an accept this?
"Mother, my eldest sister will inherit the throne as Empress in the future, and her husband will be a role model for all men."
The eldest princess must marry a noble young man from a prestigious family.
But I don't need it.
Even though Ji Yu'an was a hostage, he was still the fourth prince of Wanxiang Kingdom.
We could be considered a good match in terms of social standing and economic status.
Empress Dowager, I want Ji Yu'an to be my rightful ruler.
Moreover, he said he wanted to be with one person for life, and I promised him I would stay with him for life.
The second princess still tried to persuade Ji Yu'an, hoping that her mother, the Empress, would allow Ji Yu'an to become her legitimate husband.
"Oh? Is this what Ji Yu'an requested? Does he want to be your legitimate husband?"
One life, one love? Have you forgotten who you are?
You are the second princess of Fengming Kingdom, and there are countless men who want to marry you.
You actually promised a man you'd spend your life with him?
No matter what, Ji Yu'an is a citizen of Wanxiang Kingdom.
The Kingdom of Myriad Phenomena and the Kingdom of Phoenix Cry are not the same.
The men over there have three wives and four concubines.
Have you ever considered that you would be willing to marry only him?
Would he want only you?
Are you sure you're each other's one and only?
"Mother Empress, I believe in Yu'an."
"Do you know that the Kingdom of Wanxiang has sent a letter, wanting to bring Ji Yu'an back to the country ahead of schedule?"
If Ji Yu'an returns to China, will he still be willing to marry you?
The Empress Dowager only wants to arrange a marriage for you quickly because she sees how much you like Ji Yu'an.
Otherwise, when the envoy from Wanxiang arrives, do you think Ji Yu'an will be willing to stay for you, or will he leave directly?
Do you think you'll ever see him again then?
"Mother, are you serious? Ji Yu'an is leaving?"
"Would the Queen Mother lie to you? This is a letter from the Kingdom of Wanxiang. Take a look for yourself."
Moreover, according to the Empress Dowager, Ji Yu'an had already received a letter from the Kingdom of Wanxiang several days ago.
Didn't he mention this to you?
Haven't you two discussed what your future holds?
The second princess looked at the letter in her hand.
What the Queen Mother said is true.
Ji Yu'an is really going back to Vientiane.
He never mentioned this to himself.
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