Tuoba Jun and Lu Yuan came to a quiet place, and Tuoba Jun asked, "Lu Yuan, do you hate me?"

"No, Princess, you're joking." Lu Yuan replied.

"Do you think I asked His Majesty the Emperor to grant us a marriage on a whim? Do you really not remember anything?"

Tuoba Jun told her about Lu Yuan saving her: "You saved me from being chased by wolves at the border. I thought I was doomed, but your appearance gave me hope of life. I was thinking that it would be great if such a handsome man could become my consort. So when I heard that the marriage was with the Kingdom of Li, I volunteered to come and marry. Do you really have no impression of me at all?"

"I'm sorry, Princess. I really can't remember anything before I was injured and lost my memory last time."

"What? Lost his memory due to injury?" Tuoba Jun was surprised that Lu Yuan had forgotten everything. He was a little disappointed. Imagine if the person you like doesn't dislike you, but just doesn't remember you. How ridiculous is that? But there was nothing he could do about it.

Lu Yuan also said: "Your Highness the Princess is of noble status, and it is not something a mere guard like me can reach. I am really not worthy of you." Facing Tuoba Jun, Lu Yuan spoke with difficulty.

He couldn't ignore the joy he felt when Tuoba Yun petitioned the Emperor for permission to marry him, nor could he ignore the pain he felt when he refused. Perhaps he had saved Tuoba Yun before, but she was a princess, and he was just a guard. The difference in status was too great for him to overcome. Could he truly bring her happiness?

"No, this princess never cares about being well-matched. I just know that if you love someone, you should be brave enough to say it out loud. I know you have feelings for me too. Don't worry, I will slowly make you like me. Even if you still don't have a place for me in your heart in the end, don't worry. I won't pester you."

"I, Tuoba Jun, keep my word. It's not my character to be persistent. I will let go naturally when the time comes."

"But Princess..." Lu Yuan wanted to say something else. This would be bad for her reputation.

"Okay, you don't have to say anything more. We border girls are used to being free and easy. I know my limits. You don't need to have any psychological burden, let alone feel sorry for me. Let's go now. The banquet is about to begin, and we can't keep His Majesty the Emperor waiting for too long." Tuoba Jun was afraid of what he was saying, so he interrupted him hurriedly and dragged him back to the hall.

In the main hall, the Emperor and Lu Li were still entertaining the envoys from the border. The Emperor looked at the two people who had returned to the main hall and asked, "Princess Tuoba Yun, how is the negotiation going?"

Tuoba Jun bowed and replied, "Yes, Your Majesty. Please don't grant us a marriage yet. Although I am a princess, I will not force anyone. We have already agreed that in the coming days, I will make him slowly fall in love with me, and then I will ask Your Majesty to grant us a marriage. Of course, if he still doesn't have me in his heart, then I will withdraw and will not pester him. Please don't blame him then."

"But isn't this too disrespectful to the princess? You must know that as long as I issue an order to grant the marriage, Lu Yuan will have to obey." The emperor said without showing any emotion.

Lu Li knew from the emperor's expression that he was somewhat unhappy with Lu Yuan's actions, so he stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I think Princess Tuoba Yun's idea is quite appropriate. Think about it, it is an honor for the princess to fall in love with Lu Yuan, and the princess will be very happy to marry him. But Your Majesty, I have also spent time with the princess several times at the border. If Lu Yuan doesn't have her in his heart, and you rashly grant the marriage, I think Lu Yuan will accept the order, but how long can a marriage without a foundation of love last? This would also be unfair to Princess Tuoba Yun, so why don't Your Majesty agree to them? If lovers can finally get married, then Your Majesty can also help them achieve their goals."

"Yes, Your Majesty, rest assured. The women of our borderland have always been bold in love and hate, and have always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Even if the final result is not satisfactory, I have no complaints! Please agree, Your Majesty."

The emperor looked at Tuoba Jun, Lu Yuan, and Lu Li, and thought for a moment. "Do the border envoys have any objections to this matter?"

The envoy quickly responded with a greeting, "Your Majesty, our monarch cherishes our princess very much. Before we came, he told us that everything would be done according to the princess's wishes, as long as she was happy. So, Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. I believe our monarch also hopes that our princess can find a good home and live a happy life. I sincerely ask Your Majesty to help our princess."

Tuoba Jun was a little anxious: "Oh, my emperor, please agree. I promise not to disrupt your important plan. This is my only request."

"Princess Tuoba Yun is indeed worthy of her reputation. Okay! I agree to your request." The emperor said with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Okay, okay, Princess, please return to your seat and pay attention."

At this time, Li Han also stepped forward and said, "Father, your son's food is ready. Can the banquet begin?"

"Okay, okay, thank you for your hard work, Han'er. Let's begin the banquet. Ah, haha. Everyone, please enjoy it." said the emperor.

Everyone stood up and responded with, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Then the food from Li Han's Hua Yun Pavilion was brought up. Tuoba Jun looked at the pleasing presentation and said, "Princess Li Han's Hua Yun Pavilion is truly amazing. The presentation alone is eye-catching. I think the taste won't be bad either. I'm really looking forward to it."

Li Han smiled and said, "Since the princess likes it, then eat more. Li Han has prepared a lot."

However, the system warned that there might be danger next: "Be careful, I have a bad feeling you're in danger!"

But Li Han didn't believe it and retorted, "You're probably overthinking it. I personally watched over the preparation of these meals. I didn't leave during the cooking process. I was always there, from the moment they put the food in the pot to the time they were served. The food is already served, and even the servants who served the food are our own. No matter how capable they are, it's hard for them to do anything in this heavily guarded palace. What else could have happened? Are you too nervous? Don't worry, everything's fine."

"But my premonitions are always accurate. I think you should be careful and don't fall into their trap."

Li Han was a little impatient: "Okay, okay, I get it, I will pay attention myself."

The system wanted to say something, but was speechless when it saw Li Han’s nonchalant look: Forget it, Li Han is usually careless, let me see what you will do when the disaster comes!