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◎Qianyu's request is also what the new emperor wishes◎
Rong Qianyu saw this and scolded, "How dare you! Who the hell do you dare to attack me?"
"Look, come and see!" He threw all the torn buns on the ground.
Not only did Aunt Pu not expect her reaction, the two maids were also shocked and fell to their knees with a thud. They had heard that the Crown Princess was gentle and submissive, and bullying her should not be a big deal. They did not expect her to have such a strong temper. Without saying anything, she made the two of them lose face.
It's not appropriate to just stand there, and it doesn't make sense to pick up buns.
Aunt Pu immediately stepped in to smooth things over, avoiding any awkwardness. "Qian'er, why are you getting angry with the two maids?" she said, helping them to their feet. "Get up, get up! You've scared me so much! You're not usually like this."
Rong Qianyu looked at the two men with rage, as if she wanted to skin them alive. Her eyes were filled with anger. "You unruly people, get out!"
After the two left, Aunt Pu came closer to ask what happened, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with you?" She knew very well that Rong Qianyu was definitely not someone who would lose her temper easily, and her abnormal behavior today must be because something happened.
Rong Qianyu took out a yellow paper envelope and handed it to Aunt Pu cautiously. The two of them stood very close to each other and spoke in low voices, fearing that the two people outside the door might hear a single word.
"To make a long story short, I'm under surveillance now. Auntie, you must give this letter to Wen Xiaqing. Go find Xue Ji and ask him to find a way to give the letter to Wen Xiaqing."
Aunt Pu was surprised. When she heard Xue Ji's name, she suddenly became alert. "Xue Ji? How could I know the eunuch Xue Jiming?"
She didn't know how Rong Qianyu got to know such a person. She didn't have a good impression of eunuchs and was afraid that she would be led astray. She would not be able to explain to the Empress Dowager after her death.
"It's the one I met last time." Rong Qianyu replied.
"Princess!!!"
Hearing this, Aunt Pu's worried expression took on a new look of shock. She had thought Rong Qianyu might be out of favor, and perhaps just had a close male favorite, which was harmless. But she was looking for Xue Jiming, the feared eunuch who held the seal. She had turned a blind eye to their flirtatious glances that day, but she had never expected them to become so close.
Her letter for help also had to be given to Xue Jiming first.
She still hadn't recovered from the shock. She didn't know what kind of fear Rong Qianyu had lived in the past two years, until a princess of a country could have an affair with a eunuch.
Rong Qianyu also saw her worry, but there was no time to explain. "Aunt, don't say anything. There is no time. Give the letter to him. You must, you must ask him to find a way to deliver the letter to Wen Xiaqing. There is no time to lose. I will give you an answer after the matter is settled!"
Seeing her earnest expression, Aunt Pu, who had been through the palace for a while, knew the situation was indeed critical. "Is something going to happen..."
"Aunt, don't ask me. After delivering the letter, please find a place to hide. The problem will be solved before the winter solstice."
Rong Qianyu didn't explain, but she believed her. Having watched a princess grow up, she had to trust him. Aunt Pu said nothing more, tucked the letter into her arms. She glanced at the two maids at the door, and she understood the reason. "You're grown up now. I can't persuade you to do anything. I'll help you deliver it. You should also pay attention to your own safety and be careful!"
Rong Qianyu nodded, "I know."
Half a month later, Rong State, Wen Mansion.
As the year drew to a close, Lord Wen's legs kept aching from the recurrence of his old injury. Xue Ji kept his promise and helped him find a doctor. He was much better now, but he still needed someone to take care of him.
Xiao Kui, the young lady of the Xiao family who is engaged to Wen Xia Qingyou, often comes to visit Lord Wen. She is deeply in love with Wen Xia Qingyou. Even though they are childhood sweethearts, she is unable to express her feelings while he is unfeeling.
The servant came into the room with a letter, "Master, there's a letter for you!"
"My letter?" Wen Xiaqing took the letter and knew it when he saw the yellowed envelope. This kind of yellow paper was unique to the Great Zhou Dynasty. It must be a letter written to him by Rong Qianyu.
After not seeing him for nearly a year, I finally received his letter. Last time he left without saying goodbye, he thought he would never be forgiven in this life, but he didn't expect that he still remembered him as a friend.
However, this is not a love letter.
When I opened the envelope, I saw more than three pages of ink, with vigorous handwriting, completely different from two years ago.
"Brother Xia Qingan, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty recently passed away, and the country is now facing a time of great turmoil. Internally, there is the treacherous minister Prince Jin who is rebelling against the government, and externally, there are the ferocious and aggressive foreign nations of Qianbei who are eyeing the country covetously. Qianyu has been trapped in the Prince Jin's mansion all day and cannot leave. Fortunately, she is still safe when she writes this letter with tears in her eyes. The new emperor is isolated and helpless in the inner court, and is having a hard time. Rongguo is in the southeast of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Qianbei is in the northwest of the Great Zhou Dynasty. I hope that you can persuade my father to send troops to reinforce them. It is difficult to maintain the relationship, and I sincerely hope that you will come to help. As you requested, Qianyu would like to ask the new emperor to open the ports that have been closed by the two countries, so that we can trade and communicate with each other, strengthen diplomatic relations, and overcome difficulties together. Qianyu's request is also the wish of the new emperor. I hope that you will put the people of the two countries first. I hope that my father will come to help, both publicly and privately. I wish my father and mother good health, and I wish you the happiness of finding a new wife. Qianyu will have everything go well in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and I hope that the friendship between the two countries will be strengthened forever. May everyone be safe and worry-free."
He read the letter with mixed feelings. She had said a lot both in public and in private, and her words were sincere and every word was precious. But she only had one thing to say to him: "How are you, brother? I wish you the happiness of finding a new bride."
He felt a little lost. For over a year now, he'd been thinking about what Xue Ji had said that day. Perhaps he wasn't really a good man, having broken his promises so many times before. He cared too much about his family's honor and disgrace. He didn't seem to be so obsessed with Rong Qianyu anymore, but every time he thought of her, he couldn't let her go. He had failed two women in this whole process.
Xiao Kui came into the room to bring him tea and saw him looking at the letter in deep thought. "What's wrong? Why do you look so grim?"
"Nothing..." He wanted to hide the letter, but unfortunately Xiao Kui saw it first and picked it up to read.
"Brother, I hope you will put the people of both countries first. For both public and private reasons, I hope that the emperor will come to your aid. I sincerely hope so. You didn't tell me about Qianyu's problems and even tried to hide them from me. How do you plan to deal with this?"
"I……"
Wen Xiaqing was powerless. He had no reason to help her. He didn't want Xiao Kui to know and embarrass her, but there was really no other way to deal with it. He kept silent. Xue Ji was right. It was because of his hesitation that he missed his beloved. He wanted to be worthy of his parents and his beloved. He was hesitant and trapped in a dilemma.
"Haven't you decided yet?" Xiao Kui asked.
"Yeah." He nodded.
Xiao Kui read the letter for a long time. She knew Wen Xiaqing's feelings for Rong Qianyu, and she also understood that Rong Qianyu had no feelings for Wen Xiaqing. She was truly desperate, otherwise she wouldn't have written a letter asking for help at this time. "Then I'll decide for you. You can come to propose marriage and agree to our marriage. With my father's help, your chances of success will be better when you ask His Majesty. The friendship between our two countries comes first. If you are willing, His Majesty will definitely agree."
"Isn't this taking advantage of someone's misfortune? Besides, you..."
Wen Xiaqing was very reluctant to trouble Xiao Kui with this matter, but Xiao Kui was a righteous man and didn't want to go through so many twists and turns.
"Actually, as long as I can help you, I don't mind. Qianyu is also my friend." She walked over to Wen Xiaqing and handed him the letter. "We grew up together, and I don't want you to be embarrassed. Qianyu wrote to you, which means she really has no other choice. Otherwise, she wouldn't bother you. Don't let her down again."
"Then what are you going to do?" Wen Xiaqing is a very awkward person. Even if he is cautious, this is his biggest shortcoming.
Fortunately, Xiao Kui had a solution and didn't think it was a hassle. "My love for you is known throughout the country. Even if Qianyu didn't have this letter, I couldn't marry anyone else if you didn't marry me, and I don't want to marry anyone else. So I don't feel that I'm at a disadvantage because I have this opportunity to fulfill our long-cherished wish. If you have a conscience, you will naturally treat me well. If you don't, then it's my fault for not judging people well."
"I'm afraid I'll let you down." Wen Xiaqing murmured.
"I come from a martial family, so there aren't many twists and turns. I just like you willingly, so I accept whatever happens in the future, whether it's good or bad."
Wen Xiaqing looked at the letter and had no idea what to do. "Kui'er, thank you."
Xiao Kui's magnanimity gave Wen Xiaqing some confidence. She had been very opinionated since she was a child. "I believe I won't make a mistake in choosing someone. Please don't let me down. I'm waiting for you to propose to me." Then she held his hand.
The hall was completely silent. The ministers looked at Wen Xiaqing with disdain. Rong Guangzhao was also unhappy after hearing the reason for his letter. "What did you say? Why should we send reinforcements?"
Wen Xiaqing knelt on the ground in court robes and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, the princess is your only legitimate princess. Rong State and the Great Zhou have always been friendly neighbors. If you can lend a hand at this time, you are helping the princess as well as Rong State."
The purple-robed official standing nearby had a look of disdain on his face, and secretly teased, "Master Xiao Wen, do you know how much of your words are personal and how much are public?"
"What do you mean?" Wen Xiaqing asked.
That lord was no pushover either. He stood up and confronted him, "Almost a year ago, remember that Lord Xiao Wen petitioned for the Crown Princess of Great Zhou. Now it's for her again. Do you have any special feelings for a married woman?"
Wen Xiaqing was just a junior in front of them. He had always been self-disciplined and polite. Even though he didn't like what he heard, he couldn't say anything harsh. "Let's talk about the facts. Your words are a bit biased." His father was a colleague of theirs, and it was uncultured to talk back to his elders.
The purple-robed official was still aggressive and was not going to let him get away with it easily. "You dare to do it but not admit it. Lord Xiao Wen is truly a gentleman."
Wen Xiaqing knelt in the middle, surrounded and scolded by several civil officials. A deep male voice came from outside the door. Everyone turned around and saw a military general in his forties entering the hall with a sword.
"Master Lu, do you have no mother or daughter at home?"
"Master Xiao?"
The man who came was Xiao Kui's father, General Xiao Jue, Duke of Pei.
He walked to the center of the hall and helped Wen Xiaqing up. "Xiaqing is my son-in-law, Xiao Jue. Lord Lu, do you think my daughter is not a faithful wife?"
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