LEGEND OF THE CROWN PRINCESS

Episode 40 - Tea Banquet

The next morning, Wen Yijin was already preparing to attend the tea banquet that was held in the palace garden. Originally this banquet was only for Prince Long Chen as well as his younger brother. But, to distance themselves from the issue of social reluctance Yijin finally made this event for all the royal representatives present. Afterwards, he will only talk to Prince Long and his sister in private.

Wen Yijin wore a purple hanfu dressing with a beautiful headdress. Not forgetting he wears his hairpin. Gifts from various kingdoms that are precious natural stones will be used as gems into all jewelry made for Queen Yijin. He walked hand in hand with Adviser Bei, they looked so awkward to each other after last night's incident. Hu Yazhu who was about to set out to train the new soldiers of the Tao Tribe also paid respect to Yijin.

"Good morning, Your Majesty."

"Good morning, Great General." Yijin smiled, as soon as he saw Hu Yazhu he immediately realized the ruby necklace that the man had lent him. "Servant, please bring the Hu family's necklace and bring it to me."

"Okay, Your Honor."

"Your Majesty, the necklace need not be given to the servant anymore. Think of it as a gift for His Majesty's coronation."

"General Hu, after all it's your mother's necklace I can't take it for granted."

"No need to worry, as long as His Majesty chooses a servant as a husband, the necklace will be yours completely."

Yijin's eyes twinkled, he didn't think that Hu Yazhu would be waving at him with that thing. But, what kind of proposal did Hu Yazhu make this time? It feels so stiff and so formal. "Talk this to me in the old pavilion."

Bei's advisor knew that Yijin's heart actually belonged to Hu Yazhu, but the woman was indeed reluctant to acknowledge just because of her status as the Female Emperor. Yijin himself had his own plans and thoughts, that he should have a descendant who was born from a mixture of Taoist blood so that he would not cut off the offspring that his mother had done. Also, the Taoist tribe is famous for its extremely high knowledge. If he succeeds in giving birth to the child of Advisor Bei then most likely he will give birth to a high-powered child who deserves to be made successor to the throne later.

"Okay, Your Majesty."

Wen Yijin and Adviser Bei joined the tea banquet. It was seen that everyone had gathered then gave their greetings and respect to the new Queen of Wen Kingdom. The event went on smoothly, after everyone had almost left and only Prince Long was left as well Princess Long and Counselor Bei. Yijin immediately asked about the matter that Prince Long Chen wanted to talk about.

"Your Majesty, it's a pleasure to meet you. My brother's judgment was never wrong, Ryu Ito was Your Majesty."

"I was also so amazed at the instinct that Princess Long had, she could instantly tell in just one look." Yijin smiled warmly towards Princess Long.

"Your Majesty, do you remember our matchmaking as a child? I heard, Your Majesty is looking for a future husband to accompany you to take care of the empire. I'm from Long Kingdom will register to be the husband candidate of His Majesty."

Yijin nodded then turned his head towards Adviser Bei. "Of course, how many candidates have applied?"

"About five people, if Prince Long is willing then he will be the sixth."

Yijin nodded. "All right," he said.

Unfortunately, his mind was not focused. He only wanted to immediately see and meet Hu Yazhu to hear the man's intentions directly to her. Yijin ended his tea banquet with Prince Long as well as his younger brother. Now, he and his advisor were walking to the palace study, where there were a myriad of books that were required to be studied by Yijin as the new Emperor of their country.

And again, I know you mean to ask me to register as a potential husband. I've been thinking about it all night, not because I didn't want to just that I couldn't do it. After all, your goal of obtaining the first descendant of a man from the Tao Tribe would be futile when marrying me.

I've been drinking barber tea for a long time, so it will take me a long time to make sure that I can still have offspring."

Yijin's gaze rounded, he did not expect that Bei Ming knew of his plan. He also did not know that the young man was already drinking the barber tea which would be difficult to get offspring. Yijin will not force him anymore, maybe his desire to have offspring from his mother's native tribe should he bury in.

"Advisor Bei, then I won't ask you to register as my future husband again. I feel guilty for having done such a despicable act to you last night."

"Your Majesty need not apologize. As long as His Majesty asks, I certainly cannot refuse. Serving His Majesty means getting grace."

Yijin smiled then saluted Adviser Bei who was none other than his teacher. "Please help the teacher to choose the best husband for me. For the sake of the continuity and success of the government is also our people."

"Of course, some candidates will be inside the Harem Palace after you receive information regarding them. You can approach them first."

After conversing with Adviser Bei, Yijin studied until the sun was almost drowned. Later, he attended a meeting to discuss political issues with ministers. Each minister has prepared one candidate to be submitted as their queen husband candidate. Amidst the echoing commotion, Yijin sat so authoritatively on the throne. Beside him was Adviser Bei who stood faithfully to protect.

"Your Majesty, because the kingdom cannot continue this way and the enemies have heard the news that the power of our country has greatly decreased after the death of Emperor Wen Lei. I'm afraid they won't hesitate to attack our country again.

Therefore, I propose that His Majesty immediately appoint the husband and concubines to strengthen the empire!" the Minister of State Defense.

"Defense Minister! His Majesty is working on it as much as possible, even he did not take a break after the death of King Wen Lei. Please be patient and give Your Majesty time to choose her husband well.

If you are afraid of being attacked all of a sudden, why don't you strengthen the defense system first instead of asking Your Majesty to marry by seeking and relying on the help of other kingdoms?" Bei's adviser responded by addressing the Defense Minister's request for Yijin's marriage.

In his heart Yijin was so happy for getting such a reliable man like his teacher. "Bei's counsel is right, General Supreme Hu is investigating a case of corruption that is still rampant among royal officials. There is still time to determine a suitable candidate for me, I do not want to take a candidate concubine from among the bad."

"So His Majesty doubted our loyalty all along and considered the child we brought to be your future husband to be no good?"

Standing up like a provocateur of the defense minister made everyone feel annoyed towards their Queen. It was as if everyone agreed to the statement the middle-aged man asked. Wen Yijin stood with a flat face, just because she was a woman did not mean that she could be underestimated.

The coronation of a woman to be Emperor was indeed the first in the Daehan Continent, causing considerable concern for the ministers and the people. Moreover, if this is used by the enemy to provoke the people, of course, the position of the Yijin is not safe.

But, with the help of the Taoist Tribe, Grand General Hu Yazhu and the rich merchant Huo Sijue who now served as weapons officials made the Yijin feel calm. "I've had our meeting this time, as you asked I will definitely choose a husband well soon."