Quick Transmigration: Can This Kind of Scum Become the Chosen One?

Chapter 329 The Empress, the Hostage from the Neighboring Country Has Returned in Battle (Part 13)

"Yu'an, what would you like to eat? It's your birthday today, so order whatever you like."

"Just do it like usual. Although it's my birthday today, there's no need to spend too much."

Just enough for the two of us; we won't be able to finish any more."

Ji Yu'an knew that the Second Princess was always very generous when it came to food.

The second princess had a better appetite than him, so Ji Yu'an handed over the power to order food to her.

"Are you two celebrating your birthdays? Our restaurant can make a longevity noodle dish for the birthday person."

"Okay, then I'll have a bowl of longevity noodles. Also, bring two of the restaurant's signature dishes."

"Yu'an, you're in a good mood today, how about we have a drink?"

"Alright, I'll follow the Second Princess's arrangements."

"Then let's have another pot of wine and two side dishes."

The waiter left the private room to serve the dishes downstairs.

Ji Yu looked at the Second Princess quietly without saying a word.

He didn't see what gift box the Second Princess was holding, and he didn't know what gift she had prepared for him.

"Yu'an, why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?"

The second princess picked up her teacup and took a sip of tea.

"The Second Princess's face wasn't covered in flowers, but her clothes were adorned with them, making her look quite dignified today. Yu'an couldn't help but take a few more glances."

"I just entered the palace, so I'm dressed formally."

Seeing that it was getting late, and afraid of keeping you waiting, I rushed over without even changing my clothes.

"Thank goodness we arrived in time. You didn't look well downstairs. Did someone bully you?"

"It's alright, Yu'an is used to it."

Is the Second Princess going to the palace on important business? Will Yu'an delay her?

"It's nothing, it's nothing. What important matter could I possibly have? I'm not like my eldest sister, who's usually busy with state affairs."

I've been indulging in eating, drinking, and merrymaking. Today I'm going back to see my mother and pay my respects to her.

"The Second Princess should also share the Emperor's burdens, just like the First Princess."

I wonder how the Emperor's health is?

Yu'an hadn't seen the Emperor for a long time either.

Ji Yu'an remembered that he attended the banquet last year when the emperor received the envoys from Vientiane.

The emperor's expression was not good at that time.

Later, they even left the table early.

There were even rumors that the emperor's days were numbered.

Unfortunately, no bad news came.

I wonder how the Emperor is doing?

“Those political matters are so boring and tedious, I don’t want to listen to them.”

Watching my mother and eldest sister discuss those things makes me feel annoyed.

Anyway, with my eldest sister around, I don't need to worry about these things.

I would pay my respects to the Empress Dowager periodically and show my face whenever I had the chance, so that she would remember me when she bestowed rewards upon me.

"The Empress Dowager is in very good health lately, radiant and looking ten years younger."

The second princess waved her hand, indicating she had no interest in that.

When she entered the palace today, her mother and eldest sister were talking about food.

The ruler of this country has to worry about the food, clothing, housing, and transportation of the entire nation, while she only needs to take care of her own.

The Queen Mother's health was not very good last year.

At the beginning of this year, when I paid my respects to the Empress Dowager, she often coughed.

However, the Queen Mother's health has been quite good recently.

He could still argue with her, and when he scolded her, he did so with great vigor.

Ji Yu'an frowned upon hearing the Second Princess's words.

After spending more time with the Second Princess, Ji Yu'an discovered that she was no different from a good-for-nothing playboy.

Every day is spent seeking pleasure and thinking about where to go for fun.

Although the eldest princess used to take him out for trips quite often.

But the eldest princess always puts politics first.

To be with him, I would finish everything in advance.

If the emperor summons her, the eldest princess will rush to the palace and then send him gifts to apologize afterwards.

The second princess had no power whatsoever.

Ji Yu'an has already received the letter from the Kingdom of Vientiane.

The Kingdom of Wanxiang is negotiating with the Kingdom of Fengming to bring him back to his country ahead of schedule.

Ji Yu'an has been waiting for this day for far too long.

If the emperor's health is not good.

Then the Phoenix Cry Kingdom will be in turmoil.

At this point, the Kingdom of Vientiane can take advantage of the situation and invade.

Previously, Ji Yu'an had been testing Jiang He.

Jiang He said she liked him, and he wanted to see what Jiang He was willing to do for him.

He said he wanted to be with only one person for life.

Jiang He is the future empress, and Ji Yu'an wants to know if Jiang He can give up the power that an empress can enjoy for him.

However, Jiang He can only like him when it comes to romantic relationships.

However, compared to politics, politics still comes first to him.

Therefore, Ji Yu'an never agreed to Jiang He's request.

He must get Jiang He to put him first.

Ji Yu'an originally wanted to test whether Jiang He was willing to give up her position as the Empress's successor for him.

Among the princesses of Fengming Kingdom, only Jiang He poses a significant threat; the others are relatively easy to deal with.

If Jiang He could give up that position.

Then the chances of Vientiane succeeding are very high.

He spent fifteen years as a hostage in Fengming Kingdom, and he was determined to avenge all the humiliations he suffered during those fifteen years.

Make all those people kneel on the ground, kneel before him, and beg him.

Unfortunately, Jiang He suddenly withdrew, and he failed.

Now he can only target the second princess.

Unfortunately, the Second Princess's lack of ambition for power was both her strength and her weakness.

"That's good, that's good. Yu'an sometimes really envies other people."

Yu'an didn't have the opportunity to be with his parents and enjoy their company, nor could he be filial to them.

Yu'an is unworthy of being a son.

"Yu'an, don't think like that."

Although you are from the Kingdom of Myriad Elephants, you grew up in the Kingdom of Phoenix Cry, which is your second home.

Don't you write letters back home often?

I believe your parents can sense your feelings.

Moreover, you are a representative of peace between the two countries.

You have demonstrated both loyalty and filial piety, and a strong sense of righteousness.

I believe your parents will understand you.

Moreover, I think if you really stay with your parents every day, they will only find you annoying.

That's just how I am. If I went to the palace every day, my mother would start to dislike me.

I visit occasionally, and the Queen Mother is quite happy about it, and she's even willing to give me some rewards.

As the second princess was speaking, the waiter came to serve the dishes.

Ji Yu'an said no more.

The second princess grew up with her parents, so how could she possibly understand his feelings?

This further convinced Ji Yu'an that the Second Princess was an incompetent fool.

It seems unlikely that sending the second princess down the path of vying for power is feasible.

Moreover, he had to relay the news of the Emperor's improved health back to the Kingdom of Vientiane.

Now is not the best time to confront Fengming Kingdom.

We still need to tone down our brilliance.

At worst, he can stay for another year or two.

If you've endured fifteen years, this year and a half won't be too hard to bear.

Of course, Ji Yu'an was mainly worried that if a conflict broke out between the two countries, Fengming Kingdom would not release him, and might even take him prisoner.

The second princess had little power and couldn't protect him.

When he returned to Wanxiang Kingdom, he was the first to volunteer to attack Fengming Kingdom.

The second princess raised her wine glass and toasted Ji Yu'an, wishing him a happy birthday.