"Lan'er she..."
Chu Lingyang drank another cup of wine before looking at Chu Qianli and shaking his head. "She's not from any renowned family. She's different from others; she's an orphan."
"An orphan?" Chu Qianli had only just arrived in the Southern Nether Imperial City and hadn't paid much attention to the Ling Prince Consort before.
From last night until now, time had been tight, and she hadn't had a chance to have Eleven investigate anything.
"Yes, Lan'er is an orphan. She once saved me, and later followed me on campaigns. We developed feelings for each other over time."
When speaking of the Ling Prince Consort, the light in Chu Lingyang's eyes was evident.
It seemed their marital relationship was indeed very good.
The Ling Prince Consort's name was Lan Ji. Chu Qianli thought for a moment, and some information seemed to flash through her mind.
However, it was too distant, and there might not be any connection.
She smiled again. "Your Highness, for the Prince Consort to accompany you on military campaigns, it seems I've underestimated her. She looks as gentle as water, but she's also skilled in martial arts."
"Lan'er is a master."
When speaking of the Ling Prince Consort, Chu Lingyang's eyes shone, and every word he spoke carried a hint of pride.
"She's completely different from ordinary ladies from noble families. Her personality is straightforward and pure, without any affectation. Compared to the young ladies from the prominent families in the capital, she is as pure as clouds."
"Your Highness, are you perhaps a bit too drunk? Other men wouldn't praise their wives like that." Chu Qianli chuckled.
"But our Lan'er is truly a wonderful woman."
Chu Lingyang laughed heartily and poured himself another cup of wine.
Unknowingly, several more cups went down, and he opened a new jar.
"Little Li'er, to tell you the truth, marrying Lan'er is one of the luckiest things in my life."
"It sounds like there are other fortunate events?"
"Meeting Ah Chu is one of them." He sighed softly, shook his head, but then quickly smiled.
"It's fine, as long as that fellow is alive. Even if he doesn't come looking for me... it's alright, as long as he's well."
He thought of Uncle Jiu again.
Chu Qianli's gaze flickered, and she bypassed that topic, continuing to discuss the Ling Prince Consort.
"As far as I know, for men of your royal family to marry, it requires the Emperor or the Empress Dowager's approval, and the requirements for the Prince Consort's background are also very high. How did the Emperor at the time agree to let you marry a commoner?"
"The late Emperor initially refused, and we were troubled by this matter for a long time until Lan'er proposed to personally meet the Emperor."
"The Prince Consort is indeed a heroine. She's quite bold." Chu Qianli pondered something and then asked, "The Emperor was willing to meet a commoner?"
Chu Lingyang shook his head. "At first, he absolutely refused to see her. Later, Lan'er disguised herself as a guard and secretly followed me into the palace, and that's how we met."
"The Emperor didn't fly into a rage?" This was deceiving the ruler!
Chu Lingyang thought for a moment and shook his head. "I also strongly objected at the time..."
"Did the Prince Consort herself propose this method of meeting the Emperor? Where did she get the confidence that the Emperor would not only not be angry but would also agree?"
"It was indeed Lan'er's own suggestion. As for where she got her confidence, I don't understand it either."
Chu Lingyang drank two more cups. Recalling the situation back then, he smiled and said, "Perhaps this is God's reward for Lan'er. It just goes to show, nothing is impossible for a willing heart."
"So, after that meeting, the Emperor not only wasn't angry but also accepted her?"
Chu Qianli asked again, "Were you present during that meeting? What exactly did the Prince Consort say to the Emperor that changed his mind?"