The Proposal That Shook Two Kingdoms

The Gusu Empire did not ask.

It commanded.

White banners with golden cloud patterns moved

across the border like silent waves. The imperial envoys did not shout, did not threaten, did not negotiate loudly.

They simply arrived.

And when Gusu arrived, the world listened.

In Yunmeng Kingdom, however, something very different was happening.

“Your Highness, please stop hanging from the roof!”

A red-robed figure was lying flat on the palace rooftop, staring at the sky.

Prince Wei Wuxian.

Second prince of Yunmeng.

Official title: Carefree Royal.

Real identity: Dangerous genius.

Hidden identity: Omega.

He rolled over lazily and waved at the terrified servants below.

“I’m calculating wind direction.”

“…By lying on the roof?”

“Yes.”

“…Why?”

“In case we are invaded.”

The servants nearly cried.

Wei Wuxian wasn’t joking.

While other princes practiced poetry and diplomacy,

he studied:

Military formations

Engineering

Hidden weapons

Supply chain logistics

Spy communication codes

He once redesigned Yunmeng’s flood irrigation system in three days.

He once exposed a corrupt minister by pretending to be drunk for an entire month.

He once built a mechanical folding crossbow that could fire three arrows at once.

But the world thought he was just playful.

And he preferred it that way.

Inside the royal throne hall, tension filled the air.

The Yunmeng King sat stiffly.

In front of him stood the envoy of Gusu.

White robes. Silver belt. Calm expression.

He spoke clearly:

“The Emperor of Gusu, Lan Wangji, proposes a marriage alliance.”

The ministers whispered immediately.

Lan Wangji.

Also known as Lanza in foreign lands.

The Ice Emperor.

Alpha of the purest bloodline.

Never seen smiling.

Never rumored to have a lover.

Never accepted any marriage proposal.

The King swallowed.

“To whom?”

The envoy did not hesitate.

“To Prince Wei Wuxian.”

Silence.

Complete silence.

A teacup dropped somewhere in the hall.

Moments later—

Wei Wuxian walked in chewing lotus seeds.

“Why is everyone pale? Did someone die?”

His brother glared at him.

“Wuxian. Stand properly.”

Wei Wuxian bowed lazily.

The King spoke carefully.

“The Emperor of Gusu has requested your hand in marriage.”

Wei Wuxian blinked.

“…Mine?”

“Yes.”

“Specifically?”

“Yes.”

Wei Wuxian stopped smiling for exactly two seconds.

Then the smile returned.

“Oh?”

The envoy added calmly:

“Our Emperor has one condition.”

The ministers held their breath.

“He will take no other consort.”

The entire hall gasped.

Even Wei Wuxian paused mid-chew.

“No other marriage?” the King repeated.

“Yes. The Empress will be the only spouse. No

secondary marriage. No concubines.”

For an emperor—

That was shocking.

That was dangerous.

That was… personal.

Wei Wuxian tilted his head.

“Does your Emperor know I am… not gentle?”

The envoy’s lips almost twitched.

“Our Emperor has studied your achievements carefully.”

The ministers froze.

Studied?

Wei Wuxian’s eyes sharpened slightly.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

Later that evening, by the lotus lake—

Wei Wuxian sat with his elder brother.

“You don’t have to go,” his brother said quietly.

Wei Wuxian skipped a stone across the water.

“I know.”

“You would live in another empire. Far away.”

“I know.”

“Gusu is powerful.”

“I know.”

“Lan Wangji is an Alpha.”

Wei Wuxian laughed softly.

“Good.”

His brother frowned.

“You’re not afraid?”

Wei Wuxian leaned back.

“If he investigated me carefully enough to request me

specifically…”

His eyes sparkled.

“…then I want to see what kind of emperor he is.”

“And if he didn’t investigate carefully?”

Wei Wuxian smiled slowly.

“Then he’s about to be surprised.”

Meanwhile — Gusu Imperial Palace

Lan Wangji stood alone before a large war map.

Reports were stacked neatly beside him.

A general spoke carefully:

“Your Majesty, many kingdoms offered princesses. Why choose Yunmeng’s second prince?”

Lan Wangji did not look up.

“Because he is intelligent.”

The general blinked.

“He restructured flood control at sixteen.”

“He solved grain shortages without raising taxes.”

“He exposed corruption using disguise.”

“He redesigned border defense anonymously.”

The general swallowed.

“You admire him.”

Lan Wangji’s voice remained calm.

“I value him.”

A pause.

“He will be my only Empress.”

The general nearly lost balance.

Only.

No second marriage.

No political backup bride.

Just one.

Back in Yunmeng—

Wei Wuxian stood before the throne the next

morning.

The King asked carefully:

“Your decision?”

Wei Wuxian smiled brightly.

“I accept.”

Gasps filled the hall.

His brother whispered:

“Are you serious?”

Wei Wuxian winked.

“If I’m going to marry… might as well marry the

strongest emperor.”

Then he added lightly:

“And I’m curious how cold he really is.”

The engagement gifts arrived within days.

Silk. Gold. Rare books.

But what surprised Wei Wuxian most—

Was a box of advanced military strategy manuscripts.

With a small note.

“For discussion.”

No romantic poem.

No sweet words.

Just intellectual respect.

Wei Wuxian laughed.

“Oh… this emperor is interesting.”

As the wedding date approached, whispers spread:

“The Ice Emperor is marrying.”

“He promised only one spouse.”

“He chose an omega prince.”

“He personally ordered palace reconstruction for him.”

And in the north—

War rumors began to stir.

Foreign troops gathering.

Border tensions rising.

A storm was coming.

Marriage alliance.

Power balance shifting.

And in the center of it all—

A genius omega prince walking calmly into the lion’s den.

Not as prey.

But as equal.

On the morning of departure—

Wei Wuxian stood in red wedding robes.

His brother hugged him briefly.

“Be careful.”

Wei Wuxian grinned.

“I always am.”

As the carriage began moving toward Gusu—

He looked ahead calmly.

“Emperor Lan Wangji…”

He murmured softly.

“Let’s see which one of us is more dangerous.”

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