Stunning Poisonous Doctor Princess

Chapter 139 [Baked Cake Sisters]

"You are usually sensible in handling all matters, but you don't seem to be supportive of the idea of Ming Yue marrying Long Tianhao."
As the successor to the throne of the western vassal state, Hu Tianbei had been frequently entrusted to independently carry out tasks by King Ming since he came of age.
Therefore, naturally, he was confident of his independent judgment.
"Why did Father insist on marrying Ming Yue to Long Tianhao? Not only is he not the perfect choice, given Ming Yue's character, she would surely misbehave once she marries into Prince Yu's Mansion. Moreover, you've seen for yourself how tough the daughter of the Lin family is. Not to mention Ming Yue having to deal with her, even I might not be able to handle her if we clash with each other."
Having come into close contact with Prince Yu and his wife, he had learned the real meaning of a perfect match.
Prince Yu may have appeared self-effacing as he concealed his talents, but in reality, he was very competent in handling both civil and military matters. He was definitely more able than his brother, the Crown Prince.
On the other hand, Princess Yu looked gentle and meek, but in reality, she was sharp and quick-witted. She was not one to be trifled with.
If Ming Yue were to marry into the household, she would unlikely suffer in silence given her character. By then, an intensive battle would ensue in Prince Yu's Mansion.
"I am aware of the outcome, but Ming Yue has to marry Long Tianhao. Do you know why?"
Shaking his head, Hu Tianbei did not understand why his father had such thoughts given that he always doted on Ming Yue.
"Long Tianhao is so much more outstanding than that muddle-headed Crown Prince. If the Crown Prince becomes the Emperor of Dajin, it would be even more difficult for us to achieve our goal."
A capable and ambitious man like King Ming would not be contented with being a subordinate of another nation.
The formidable western vassal state; a hundred years ago it inspired the longing of the kings of the western vassal state. It was a dream their people had wished would come true, one that had sprouted in every man's heart.
The fact that the Emperor of Dajin was seriously ill and the Crown Prince was incompetent, the time was ripe for King Ming to act.
"Father, you mean..."
"If Ming Yue were to marry Long Tianhao, she would fight with Lin Mengya. Regardless of who wins in their fights, Prince Yu's relationship with the Princess would inevitably be shaken. Lin Muzhi would not allow his daughter to be bullied based on his character. Once Prince Yu loses the military support from the Lins, coupled with the tense situation in his courtyard, do you think Prince Yu would have the mood to fight for the throne?"
King Ming's analysis was sharp and accurate.

However, he was unaware that Long Tianhao did not marry Lin Mengya for the purpose of amassing military support from the Lins.
Moreover, the Lins and Long Tianhao had not really come into contact in reality.
Despite knowing that Lin Mengya had already turned from an imbecile to a perfectly normal person, Lin Muzhi and Lin Nansheng had not seen her since she was married to Long Tianhao, because they were carrying out their responsibility of defending the northern borders all that time.
"Now I get it, but aren't you worried that Ming Yue would lose out?"
A worried expression appeared on Hu Tianbei's face.
Both of them were well aware that Lin Mengya was somehow linked to Hu Lunan's death.
That young lady was indeed sly and calculating. She was also shrewd in her ways, knowing how to win the hearts of men. She was definitely a tough character to deal with.
"That is Ming Yue's choice. I've warned her about Lin Mengya, that she should change her mind about Long Tianhao if she can't deal with her. She wouldn't listen but insisted on fighting with her. Sigh, she's becoming more like her mother."
King Ming responded, sounding rather helpless.
Ming Yue's mother was one of the favored concubines, who was second to the queen of the western vassal state.
Despite coming from a noble background, she was a sassy lady. Apart from the queen who was able to restrain her, she was not afraid of anyone else.
Fortunately, that cheeky concubine had only given birth to a daughter. If she had birthed a son, there would have been a war in the palace of the western vassal state.
"Of course Ming Yue would put her foot down if this was what you said to her. That lass has collaborated with the Crown Prince, thinking she could replace Princess Yu. Too bad she still doesn't have that capability."
Ming Yue's every move was still within Hu Tianbei's control.
In order to win Long Tianhao, she had resorted to secretly collaborating with the Crown Prince.
The fear was that they were mistaken.
Stealing a glance at his father, the king, Hu Tianbei decided to hold his tongue.