The Great Jing Dynasty was divided into two factions regarding the marriage alliance.

One faction, led by Mu Qianhan, advocated for peace, stating that since the princess was supported by the people, she should serve the country. Princess Mijia had said this at the New Year's Eve state banquet years ago, so she likely had no objection to it.

One faction, led by Mu Qianzhong, argued that the Xianyu were ambitious and had been waging war for years, causing the people to suffer and the court to be tense. They believed that the Xianyu had used Princess Mijia as an excuse to launch the war in order to divert pressure. They believed that sending Mijia to the front lines would only result in her unjust death.

Because Mu Qianzhong insisted on fighting, the entire border fell into a terrifying calm before the great battle.

That night.

Princess Mija climbed the city wall and gazed into the distance.

That place is Xianyu.

The chubby boy I remember is completely different from the domineering and cold-blooded empress in the rumors.

She sighed softly, looking quite melancholy.

She didn't think she was important enough to start a war between two countries, but now, she was indeed playing such a role.

Presumably, it won't be long before the phrase "femme fatale" is used to describe her.

She was willing to sacrifice herself for her country, but she was unwilling to bear the stigma.

One should be born with a clear conscience.

Even in death, one should die cleanly.

What exactly does Yan Qing want to do?

A young palace maid hurriedly came over and whispered, "Princess, the Princess Consort of Chu has sent someone to say that if you have time, please come to the manor for a chat."

"Okay, get ready, I'll be right there."

The group went to the Chu King's mansion in a grand procession, where Linghu Lan was eagerly awaiting their arrival.

She took Princess Mija's hand and led her into the inner hall, where she retrieved a letter.

Princess Mika hesitated for a moment before reaching out to take the letter. She pulled out the letter, which read: "I pledged my life to you when I was young, why did you break your promise when I grew up? Wait for me!"

The words "Wait for me" are quite powerful and imposing.

Princess Mika was stunned.

A mixture of shyness and annoyance surfaced on her smooth face.

Linghu Lan, who accidentally glimpsed the letter: Wow, is this little loli or a domineering queen? Wow, they were engaged as children? Another pair of childhood sweethearts?

The system, who was just passing by: I accidentally saw you wearing a blue little bellyband today... →_→

Linghu Lan: Mantis shrimp, get out of here!

"Aunt, what is this?"

"Sent by Si Yanqing."

Linghu Lan was helpless; she didn't want to be a delivery person either.

But...

That cunning little girl captured an entire caravan! Ugh!

This is absolutely revenge for the word "trash"!

snort!

Princess Mijia thought for a moment and replied with a letter: Heaven is divided into heaven and earth, the sun and moon into yin and yang, and people into men and women. I will never break the promise I made in my childhood. If there is no hope in this life, I will fulfill my promise in the next life. Please withdraw your troops.

Linghu Lan received the letter and used it to redeem her caravan.

War is about to begin.

It's time to withdraw our forces from Xianyu.

The reason is simple: that queen is too good at stirring up trouble!

snort!

Linghu Lan saw Princess Mijia off, feeling both pity and envy for her. To dedicate the entire nation's resources to marrying one person—she really went all out.

"You envy her?" Mu Xingzhi frowned.

"fine!"

"..." What a perfunctory answer. If you hadn't shown any envy, jealousy, or hatred on your face, I would have believed you.

Not long after Princess Mija returned.

The events that occurred at the Chu Prince's residence were then relayed to Mu Qianzhong in detail.

His eyes were deep and he frowned. After thinking for a while, he said, "Choose two palace maids to send to the King of Chu."

Anyone who dares to pass items to the empress of an enemy country right under his nose will not be spared, though not necessarily killed.

Linghu Lan and Mu Xingzhi stared at the inexplicable imperial edict and the two bright and beautiful women.

They were completely dumbfounded.

Although Linghu Lan understood that this was Mu Qianzhong's revenge and a scheme to sow discord.

I kept reminding myself not to fall for their trick, not to fall for their trick.

But……

wipe!

I'm going to fall for your trap.

I'm just not happy!

"Mu Xingzhi!!!"

Mu Xingzhi: "...t_t" I'm innocent!