According to the books, the Lou Empire is an ancient land that has remained peaceful for many years. However, ever since the new emperor ascended the throne, it has been prospering under his leadership. For some reason, all his subordinates are young men, just like him.
When the young general entered, all the people at the banquet craned their necks to see the visitor.
The person who entered had a very handsome face and a muscular physique. Almost all the women in the area looked as if they had finally found their ideal man.
"This one greets the Su Empire's emperor."
He crossed both arms in front of him and lowered his head slightly. When he raised his head, he immediately smiled and looked gentle, which was contrary to his role as a general.
"Zhen is very pleased with you for attending Zhen's banquet. Tomorrow, the Ninth Princess will accompany the Young General to the Lou Empire for the marriage agreement. I hope the Lou Empire will accept it."
The emperor is clearly expressing his hatred toward the Lou Empire this time because a member of it is on his land. We all know that he truly despises the Lou Empire, especially its emperor and close vassals.
My father is a very proud person, and he hates the fact that the once inferior land of Lou has become even more successful by the time its young emperor ascended the throne.
"This humble one thanks the emperor. We will make sure that the princess you are sending off with us will be well cared for and become a proper lady for our emperor."
giving a provocative smile. From this, I concluded that he, too, is disgusted by the emperor's prejudiced actions.
"You may take your seats."
emperor said, waving his hand to signal the ambassador to his place. As he turned in his seat, our eyes met, and he immediately stopped in his tracks and faced me, causing the girls beside me to suddenly squeal.
"This general greets your Highness."
I was flabbergasted by his actions. Did he already know that I am the one who will be sent off? And why does his gaze feel so familiar? It seems like I have seen it before.
He didn't wait for my response and immediately turned to his seat. What a strange person.
"She didn't even give a proper response to Young Master Cheng. What arrogance! You're just going to be a concubine, though."
Once again, it was the Tenth princess, and this time her voice was somewhat loud, causing the others around us to look at me with scorn.
"Your Highness, our lady may just be going to be a concubine, but she will still be a very esteemed lady. Please refrain from speaking to her in that manner."
I once again looked toward the young general's seat, and he was the one who had spoken those words.
To be continued...