Long Xuanmo had just returned to the Prince Mansion when Long YiXuan (Prince Qi) and Long Yiyou (Prince Kang) quickly followed. The news that Prince Chen and Prince Jing had both sought to marry the same peasant girl had spread throughout the palace, and as soon as the two heard that Long Xuanmo had returned to the Prince Mansion, they immediately came over.

"Third Imperial Brother, has Father Emperor refused your request to marry Ms. Yang?" Long YiXuan asked anxiously.

Long Xuanmo picked up the hot tea from the table, taking his time tasting it with a cold and indifferent expression on his handsome face, not committing to an answer.

Long YiXuan's face darkened, and intense fury flashed in his eyes: "Lao Liu usually looks timid and weak, but to think he dared to snatch away Ms. Yang—it's as if he has the gall of a bear and the heart of a leopard. I'll go give Lao Liu a harsh beating right now, to vent for Third Imperial Brother and Ms. Yang." With that, he stormed out with an imposing air.

"Fifth Imperial Younger Brother, do not be reckless!" Long Yiyou grabbed Long YiXuan, speaking in a gentle voice, "Third Imperial Brother and Lao Liu both asking to marry Ms. Yang has already displeased Father Emperor. If Fifth Imperial Younger Brother were to hit Lao Liu, Father Emperor would surely be enraged and blame Ms.

Yang for causing discord among brothers, which could bring fatal disaster upon her!"

Long YiXuan paused, knowing the nature of Father Emperor, who would definitely blame Ms. Yang. He then returned to his seat at the table, still visibly annoyed and resentful: "I'll spare that damned creature for now, but one day I will make him pay for his actions today."

The Fifth Imperial Younger Brother refrained from making trouble for Lao Liu, which allowed Long Yiyou to breathe a sigh of relief. A few angry words from the Fifth Imperial Younger Brother were not a big deal.

Long Xuanmo did not utter a word, his dark eyes were unfathomably deep, leaving others unable to guess his thoughts.

"Fourth Imperial Older Brother, should we ask Father Emperor to grant consent for Third Imperial Brother to marry Ms. Yang?"

"Not advisable!" Long Yiyou gently shook his head: "Father Emperor is likely still fuming. If we were to approach him now, it would only add fuel to the fire! The key now lies with Father Emperor."

Long YiXuan grew anxious: "Father Emperor will definitely not agree to Third Imperial Brother marrying Ms. Yang. Are we supposed to just watch that dog take away Ms. Yang?"

"Father Emperor is doing this for Third Imperial Brother's own good. Perhaps Third Imperial Brother should..." Long Yiyou looked towards Long Xuanmo.

"I have set my mind on Ah Jiu!" Long Xuanmo's tone was unequivocal: "In this life, Ah Jiu will be my only wife. No one shall think to separate Ah Jiu and me, or they will be shown no mercy!"

Long YiXuan nodded emphatically in support.

And Long Yiyou was momentarily stunned, but he soon came to terms with it.

Although it was common for a man to have several wives and concubines, having witnessed the plight of his own mother and the women of the harem, he had resolved to have only one wife for life. After having Wanfei, he distanced himself from other women, and he understood his Third Imperial Brother.

"I remember the Fifth Imperial Younger Brother mentioning that Old Hai teaches at the Academy founded by the Yang family. Why not have Old Hai take Ms. Yang as his honorary granddaughter? That should make Father Emperor less concerned about her humble origins."

"That won't be necessary," Long YiXuan declared with pride: "Ms. Yang is a disciple of Old Man Wuwei, a status even more noble than being Old Hai's honorary granddaughter."

Long Yiyou's expression shone, and he sought confirmation, glancing at Long Xuanmo. Seeing his silent acquiescence, his eyes brightened.

"This is perfect. Old Man Wuwei is deeply respected and honored by Father Emperor. Once Father Emperor is aware, he will surely not oppose any longer. But this matter should not be communicated by us. We need to find someone trustworthy to talk to the Royal Grandmother, and then have her inform Father Emperor. Everything will fall into place!"

Father Emperor, being most filial to the Royal Grandmother, would naturally consent to the marriage of Third Imperial Brother and Ms. Yang if the Royal Grandmother agreed.

"Moreover, we should tell the Royal Grandmother about Ms. Yang's innovations in cement, papermaking, printing, irrigation, and the Miscellaneous Diseases of the Injured Skill, so that Father Emperor realizes Ms. Yang's unparalleled intelligence—the blessing of Dong Chu!" Long YiXuan said with excitement.

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