A blind person is quiet and obedient because their world is darkness.

No matter what she was told, she would do it obediently, like a puppet on a string.

Lingdang quietly asked Yinling, "Is her personality like this because she can't see?"

Yinling raised her wrist and looked at the silver bell on her wrist. "She is useful to the master now, and very useful. We only need to teach her to listen to sounds; we don't need to worry about anything else."

"No way, Silver Bell, are you really that cold-blooded?"

Yinling laughed, "When she's assigned to that place, we'll be going with her. Whether we'll be able to come back is still unknown."

Lingdang's face stiffened. Yes, they might not be able to come back then.

I've heard that the northern desert is far beyond the Great Wall, and the people there are all ferocious and terrifying with blue faces and fangs. They are also fierce and not easy to deal with.

They roamed the vast grasslands year-round, living in extremely harsh environments. To survive, they fought wild beasts, hunted for food, and ate raw meat and drank blood, like uncivilized savages.

They revered martial prowess and were skilled in horsemanship and archery, earning them the nickname "Wolves of the Grasslands."

This marriage alliance was proposed by the tribal chief Helan Tuoqi after he had subdued all the surrounding small states. In order to maintain friendly relations between the two countries, avoid unnecessary conflict, and ensure a lasting alliance, the pro-peace faction in the court proposed the marriage alliance.

Envoys have also been sent from the northern desert; they will depart next spring.

Bell shrank back and looked at Silver Bell. "Shall we ask our master to put in a good word for us?"

Yinling took out a bottle of medicine from her sleeve. "It's no use. Let's do our job now and not be so kind."

Lingdang noticed the medicine in Yinling's hand. "What is this medicine?"

"Poison. If I really can't hold on any longer, I'll just kill myself."

Silver Bell looked at Bell, "Do you want it?"

Bell shook her head. "No, if I die, won't that person die too?"

Yinling put away the medicine in her hand. "I told you not to be too kind."

Of course, this is not poison; she is different from Lingdang.

Ahri listened to the two people talking softly outside. Even if she went blind, she would live well and have more babies.

The cinnabar has been applied and taken shape.

The bell fetched water to help Ahri wash up, and the crimson stain on it didn't fall off.

At this moment, Yinling spoke up: "Miss, we will not make a sound unless absolutely necessary. You will have to rely on yourself for everything."

Ah Li replied, "Okay."

Ahri had walked through this small courtyard several times and had a general idea of ​​what it looked like in her mind.

Spring of the twenty-third year of the reign of Emperor Chen.

Inside the palace, the beautifully dressed Qin Xiang wept bitterly, while Qin Hai stood by her side, comforting her: "Don't cry."

"Big brother, are you going to abandon me too?"

Qin Hai sighed softly and gently wiped away the tears from Qin Xiang's eyes. "Silly girl, how could that be? You are my sister, Qin Hai's sister. I will protect you no matter when or where."

Qin Xiang sobbed, looking at Qin Hai with tearful eyes, "But...but Father...he wants to marry me off to the northern desert. I can't bear to leave you, and I don't want to marry him."

Qin Hai's eyes were firm as he pulled the person into his arms. "Don't worry, I won't let you leave me."

Qin Xiang continued to cry. As long as Qin Hai didn't come up with a solution, she would definitely cry until her tears ran dry.

After an unknown amount of time, hurried footsteps came from outside the door. A guard arrived and stood outside, saying, "Your Highness, the princess's entourage is about to depart."

"Okay, I'll go see him off."

Qin Hai released his grip, and Qin Xiang looked up blankly. Wasn't she still here?

Qin Hai lowered his head and said to Qin Xiang, "Stay here and don't wander off. I'll explain everything to you in detail later."

"good."

Qin Xiang nodded, her eyes filled with confusion and worry.

Qin Hai strode away, his back view appearing exceptionally sorrowful.

Looking in the direction Qin Hai had left, Qin Xiang knew that she could stay.

Even without the status of the eldest princess, her future wealth and honor will remain unchanged.

In the wedding procession, on a beautifully decorated carriage, Ah Li held a protective jade pendant given to her by Qin Hai.

Qin Hai stood outside the carriage, heartbroken, tears streaming down his face. He said to her, "Sister, this is all I can do for you. Take care on your journey!"

The carriage started moving, but Ah Li didn't stick her head out.

Silver Bell and Bell Kneeled beside Ah Li, gently comforting her: "Princess, do not be sad."

The envoy from the northern desert, Tulu, stood to the side. Before the princess boarded the carriage, even though her face was covered with a red veil, her graceful figure and her watery eyes made it clear that she was a rare beauty and the princess in the portrait.

However, those eyes seemed lifeless. Was it because they were too saddened by the thought of leaving home?

The handkerchief with the bell concealed a spicy substance that could irritate the eyes and cause them to tear up; Ahri's eyes were red from crying.

The main street of the imperial city was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and drums and music resounded.

Soon, the wedding procession set off.

After leaving the imperial city, they traveled along the winding official road.

The journey was long and full of unknowns, but the sounds of battle and cavalry around us brought a sense of peace.

Two months later.

This day, rest at night.

Tulu arrived outside Ahri's carriage, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Your Highness, we will arrive at the border tomorrow, and the Chanyu will send someone to pick us up."

The bells pulled up the carriage curtain, and Ah Li, sitting in the middle, replied, "I understand."

Tulu looked up into the carriage and vaguely saw half of Ahri's face covered by a veil.

"Does the envoy have anything else to discuss?"

Ahri's voice was cool and clear, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

Lingdang slowly withdrew her hand. She had just noticed that the envoy was still standing there, so she reminded Ah Li.

Tulu quickly snapped out of his thoughts, bowed, and said, "That's all."

After saying this, Turu left.

Ahri removed her veil and said, "Let's rest."

Normally, Ahri would let Silver Bell and Bell go for a walk, but tonight wouldn't be suitable.

Tulu's gaze kept falling on her, probably because he was worried she would run away.

The carriage was spacious enough for the three of them to sleep in.

The next day, at the border.

Helan Tuoqi held the urgent report sent from the Central Plains in his hand. After reading the first letter, he looked at the second letter.

The woman who was sent over was not a princess, and she was blind, but she was also connected to the royal family.

Her father was originally a prince, but was later demoted to a commoner by the late emperor.

The person standing next to Helan Tuoqi spoke up: "Your Majesty, should we deal with this person?"

We've just arrived at the border. If something happens to the princess sent for the marriage alliance, it could be said that someone from the Chen Kingdom was unwilling to agree to the marriage and deliberately laid an ambush here.

Helan Tuoqi raised his hand and waved it, "Don't do anything yet. I want her to know the consequences of deceiving me."