He sighed softly in his heart. The other party's frankness was not unexpected by Wu Feng, but he didn't expect that this question would come so quickly. The Jielock problem has always been a problem for him, and how to deal with it has long been bothering him. No front. Saying it is an ally, but that is the relationship between the Locke Principality and the Tanghe Empire. It doesn't seem like it is saying it is one's servant. After all, he has a marriage contract with Princess Anne. Logically speaking, Grand Duke Allen should be his father-in-law. , said to be one body, let alone that. Although Grand Duke Allen only has one heir, Anne, could it be that the Jerok Principality, which has lasted for hundreds of years, has become part of Western Xinjiang or the new empire without any reason?
It might be better for me if Archduke Allen's health can last for a few more years. If he and Anne are already married by that time, and there is no other heir to the Jerok Principality, he and Anne can completely let themselves go. For the heir to inherit this position of Grand Duke, according to the practice of the Tanghe nation, a false name can solve all problems, and Jieluoke can be legitimately turned into a new county and province in the empire. But now, he has not yet unified the empire, and the wedding is far away. Even Wu Feng himself does not know when is the best time to complete the wedding. Is it after the establishment of the empire or now? The relationship between Princess Anne and herself is more like a stranger who met by chance and had no choice but to get together. They have no feelings for each other, and they have to get married and leave children. This seems a bit far away, especially when This becomes even more subtle now that Archduke Allen's body is no longer so stable.
Wu Feng even knew about the poor health of Archduke Allen before Anne. The internal affairs of Jerok had been completely controlled by Xijiang. Even some military personnel of Jerok were dissatisfied with the current semi-independent state. But they also had to admit that without Xijiang, they would immediately become Chinese food in the territory of the Kaman and Puer people.
"Annie, do you think if we in Western Xinjiang don't interfere at all with the affairs of the Jerok Principality, the Jerok Principality can maintain its independence?" There was no direct answer to the other party's question. Wu Feng simply took his opponent's helpless wrist and put it in his own hand, and walked forward calmly.
Apparently she was not used to Wu Feng's sudden move. After struggling for a few times, she found that the other party had no intention of letting go of her, so the girl gave up her struggle and allowed the other party to hold her hand and walk along the Huayuanxiang Path.
"No, the current situation of Jielock Principality cannot maintain its independence, especially in the face of the Kaman people's aggressive ambitions." Anne did not shy away from Jielock's embarrassing situation. On the one hand, she wanted to maintain her apparent independence as much as possible. On the one hand, they have to rely heavily on Western Xinjiang in all aspects.
"Then do you think Western Xinjiang has adopted a discriminatory policy against Jerok?" Wu Feng asked again.
"Well, I guess not." Anne hesitated before answering. She had already vaguely heard the hidden meaning in the other person's words, but she didn't want to say anything against her will, as it was meaningless.
"It seems like Grand Duke Allen. Well, my future father-in-law has no other heirs, which means that the only one who will inherit the position of Grand Duke Jerok in the future is Anne, right? And Anne and I have already entered into an engagement. If there are no other changes, the two of us will We should get married. We should also have children, so our children will also become the future heirs of Jerok, right?" Wu Feng explained his point of view step by step.
Let Wu Feng hold his hand and move forward slowly. Annie stopped talking and just listened to the other party's performance calmly. She wanted to hear what intention the other party wanted to express.
"That is to say, our child will become the Grand Duke of Jerok according to common sense, if the Principality of Jerok always exists. But although our child is your child, Anne, he is also my child. I dare not boast that I will stay in the future. What should I give to my children, but my children will also be my heirs, which means that Jerok’s heirs are also my heirs. This seems a bit contradictory. But if we can get a unification, I think this will be much better, and It can avoid a lot of unnecessary trouble." Wu Feng tried hard to make his intentions gentler and more tactful, which might make it easier for people to accept.
"Wufeng, your idea is beautiful, but I don't think so. If you just wanted to persuade me to accept your idea of annexing Jerok, I can say that you failed, but this does not affect the fact that it will happen. "
Brushing her wavy curly hair back, the girl's deep eyes looked particularly cold and clear at this time, making Wu Feng feel a cold and charming extraordinary charm. At this time, Wu Feng realized that this woman had gone through several years of hard work. , The luxurious and proud aura of the whole body has not disappeared much, but it has gained a calm and elegant grace. The aura flowing out from every gesture makes people can't help but have a feeling of accelerated heartbeat.
"For no other reason, I was a little moved and a little surprised by your words at today's dinner. The needs of the people are always the first priority we need to solve. I appreciate this sentence. To be honest, you have always been a just person in my eyes. You are a mixture of politicians and conquerors who are trying to leave a mark on history, but I didn't expect that you could also take into account the feelings and needs of the people. This is indeed a bit beyond my expectation."
Wu Feng raised his eyebrows and wanted to say something, but didn't say anything. He just waited quietly for the other party to express what he wanted to express.
"You don't need to explain anything else. Your words are enough. I have never been a politician, nor a monarch. But I have experienced many things that I have never seen in Western Xinjiang for so long. I When I go back this time, I will persuade my father to pass on the title of Grand Duke to me. Then I will wait until my father passes away and choose a suitable time to abdicate and let Jerok officially join Xijiang or your new empire. At that time, I will also ask you Let me leave to travel far away. I believe the Jerok people can also accept this choice. Your performance has actually won the favor and support of many Jerok people." Seeing that Wu Feng seemed to be hesitant to speak, Princess Anne shook slightly. He shook his head, indicating that no further explanation was needed.
He didn't expect such an ending. It can be said that the other party's statement was beyond Wu Feng's thoughts. In Wu Feng's thoughts, the other party would definitely sarcastically ridicule his own ambition and lust, and even accuse him in a vicious way. From the beginning, the idea was to annex Jerok, but the other party did not mention this at all. He just summed up his ambitions jokingly as "a mixture of politicians and conquerors". In the end, he was actually willing to use this method. To achieve the goal that I have always hoped to achieve, this is indeed somewhat unexpected. A warm current surged in Wu Feng's heart. Three days later, Shi Shi looked at it with admiration. In just a few years, the princess who used to be unruly and domineering suddenly turned into such a humble, elegant and considerate gentleman. It really makes people sigh that fate has played a trick on people. .
"Annie, you want to leave? Why? Do you think I, Li Wufeng, am not good enough for you, or is it because we are not suitable?" Wufeng didn't know the purpose of his words. He just subconsciously felt that he should keep this person. Woman, as if this woman should stay with him and become a part of his family.
"Not worthy of you? Wufeng, are you being modest or sarcastic about me? Your Majesty, the King of Qin, may be the next emperor of the new empire. He is elegant and elegant, has unparalleled military exploits, and is unrivaled in the world in literary talent and martial arts. I don't know if there is anyone How many young girls expect to be favored by you, even if you just look at them, are you still not satisfied with this? As for me, don’t you think we are not in the same boat? It has not been the case from the beginning. Do you have to be entangled with each other? Do you feel satisfied?" There is always a hint of loneliness in the peaceful smile on her face, but the girl's mood at this time is unusually calm.
"No, Annie, I don't think so." Wu Feng's words were also unusually firm and calm, "I think I need someone to witness everything by my side, and I hope you can always be by my side. And I There is no falsehood in what he said just now. Maybe the Jerok Principality will be merged in the future, but I think if we have children, he can completely lead Jerok as my heir. This is not something that goes against the rules of the empire."
Finally, a trace of unnoticed shyness appeared on her face. Perhaps she was moved by Wu Feng's sincere tone, or perhaps by the word "our children" that Wu Feng frequently mentioned in his words. The girl who had always remained calm quietly He turned his head to the side and tried his best to keep his tone calm: "Wufeng, it seems that there is no need. There are too many people who hope to be around you to witness your glory, and I am not the only one. Besides, I also have my own life. , I don’t want to depend on anyone for the rest of my life, even if he is an emperor.”
Wu Feng was really moved. He didn't expect that the other party could actually say such words. For a moment, he didn't know what words to use to answer the other party. Everyone has his own life, and who has the right to interfere with whom? Is everything about you not enough to attract the other person? Wu Feng felt disappointed for the first time. He didn't expect that the unruly woman in the past would realize such a great truth today.
Seeing Wu Feng stunned and speechless for a moment, the girl also regained her mood, her heart filled with sorrow, and said quietly: "Wu Feng, we won't talk about these things today. I came here today to tell you that I want to return north to Merington tomorrow. I will definitely do what I promised.”