Moreover, his most beloved son, Yingmu, genuinely liked this beautiful girl and wanted her to become his Prince Consort.
"This Prince did not know His Majesty had already made plans. I ask Your Majesty to forgive me. However, may I ask who Your Majesty has chosen for Miss Su?"
Fearing that his father might offend the Emperor, Yingmu sincerely clasped his hands and bowed. "Please do not be angry, Your Majesty. My father and I are simply very curious about what kind of hero could marry an outstanding young lady like Miss Su."
At that moment, Imperial Noble Consort Yun, who had been sitting beside the Emperor all along, pressed a silk handkerchief to the corner of her lips. She glanced at the Crown Prince and said with a faint smile, "It is my son."
"Miss Su is the future Secondary Consort designated for my son."
Xi Hanzhou's expression turned extremely ugly. He clenched the Cold Jade Beads in his hand so tightly that he nearly crushed them.
The Emperor gave him a casual glance. "Go sit down and drink some water."
Xi Hanzhou shot Imperial Noble Consort Yun a sinister look, then strode to his table and sat down. He tipped his head back and drained a large bowl of wine.
"Secondary Consort?"
Batie and Yingmu, father and son, were both stunned.
Zuota and Gulun, who had already sat down, also sprang to their feet. "Your Majesty, is this true?"
Batie glanced at Imperial Noble Consort Yun. After thinking it over, he decided to give it a try.
"Your Majesty, if that is the case, then this Prince dares to ask that Your Majesty reconsider my request. This Prince is willing to provide an additional thirty percent of our warhorses every year in exchange."
Horses were vital strategic resources