213 Too Lazy to Deal with Such Matters (2/2)

”Have you think things through? The people of Qian Rong will not agree to this.”

”Even if they did not agree, they have no other choice. I don't want the throne, and the ministers could not come out with a favorable solution to this situation.”

Princess Lingchen drummed her fingers on her side. If Lu Wei was not the Emperor of Qian Rong, she might consider marrying him. However, with his position as the Emperor, the Princess finds it hard to accept it.

”I understand their concern. They were worried that Da Cheng would be partial. That was why I had drafted an agreement with your father to protect everyone's interest,” Lu Wei said and shrugged. ”Once a child of both Qian Rong and Da Cheng was born and chosen as the heir, I don't believe that this child will be partial to any part of the country.”

The Princess' face turned white as she heard Lu Wei's words. The word 'child' repeated in her head several times, and gradually, her pale face turned redder. Princess Lingchen lowered her gaze and tapped her fingers on the chair as she was getting anxious.

”I will let you read this agreement before the wedding takes place,” Lu Wei continued. ”Once we were engaged, we will have a year to prepare for the two countries before our marriage. If you have anything you would like to add in this agreement, you can tell me.”

Princess Lingchen was always taught of her duty as the next heir of the throne. She knew that someday, she will have to be married and will have to bear a child. But the thought of having a child with Lu Wei made her feel uncomfortable.

Lu Wei spoke after a long silence between them. ”Crown Princess Lingchen, you need to marry someone to protect your position, and I can help you with that. I did not want to be responsible over a country, and right now, only you can help me. We might not be in love as your parents are, but we are friends. The two of us were comfortable with each other. Why not give this marriage a chance? I promise, I will be loyal to you.”

The Crown Princess was dumbfounded as she met Lu Wei's eyes. Her heart gradually beat faster as seconds ticked by, and she found that it was getting difficult for her to breath.

Soon, a servant walked in and announced that Chief Ye is heading to the hall. The Princess snapped out of her trance and stood up to greet the old lady.

”Chief Ye,” Princess Lingchen greeted. She was always polite towards the chief as she was indebted to her for saving her life. ”It has been a long time. Are you well?”

”I'm fine,” Chief Ye nodded as she saw the Crown Princess. She held the Princess' hands and said, ”Why are you still addressing me as Chief Ye. You are about to be engaged to my grandson. Shouldn't you start calling me 'grandmother'?”

Princess Lingchen lowered her gaze and laughed. However, Chief Ye did not look like she was going to let the matter go. She glanced at Lu Wei and noticed that the man did not look like he was going to help her. Slowly, the Princess looked at Chief Ye and smiled timidly. ”Grandmother.”