"Get up!" The empress roared, and was very sad and angry when she saw that the ministers were still lying on the ground. "The Kingdom of Wu was first established, and it was only by inheriting the foundation of the Kingdom of Gong that civil strife was settled, and war should not resume again. Although the foundation of our empire is solid on the surface, there is still some turmoil in the heart. It is not possible to send troops at this time. The Northern Barbarians are willing to return to the north of the original border. Money, such as treasures, horses and food, can strengthen our defense and build our foundation. The cost of enduring this humiliation is less than the merit."
All the ministers stood up one after another and echoed. "My emperor is wise, but we are short-sighted. It is my fault."
"In ancient times, there was a man who had to lie down on firewood and taste his courage. Today's shame is the light of the world. Be careful to remember today's shame. In the future, with a strong army and strong horses, we will wash away this shame and restore our country." Asked the empress. "Are there any children of the royal family who are of suitable age for marriage?"
The Minister of Rites took a step forward. "Emperor Bing, there are three princesses of suitable age, Li Ruixi, who are twenty-three years old. The fifth princess, Li Ruirui, is seventeen years old. The other princesses are still young and not suitable for marriage."
A female official came out of the hundred officials and knelt down to His Highness. "Emperor Bing, apart from the princess, other members of the royal family are still required to be of appropriate age for marriage."
"Tao Lai."
"Prince Cheng, Li Chenghuan! He is eighteen years old and has never been married. He is the eldest among the remaining princes and the only one of the right age."
All the ministers knelt down and begged: "My emperor must not do it. Since ancient times, there has never been a precedent for a prince to marry. It goes against the ethics. If I marry a man in court, I will become the laughing stock of other countries. I must not do it!"
The empress returned: "It is a precedent for me to sit on this position. It is also a precedent for a female official to go to court. It is also a precedent for a prince to get married."
