Although the ministers from the Imperial Prince Faction very much wanted to refute Chai Jiliang's words, no minister on the court dared to stand up directly at this time.
They were all waiting.
Waiting for the Martial Emperor's attitude.
After all, they had already submitted their memorials, and it all depended on the Martial Emperor's stance regarding this matter.
If the Martial Emperor had completely given up on Princess Junwan, he would very likely choose to send Princess Junwan to North Country as a hostage, even if Chai Jiliang resorted to threats of death, it would be futile.
Upon hearing Chai Jiliang's words, the Martial Emperor asked, "Since Chai doesn't want Princess Junwan to go to North Country as a hostage, who, in Chai's opinion, would be the best candidate for hostage?"