Su Luo nodded. Du Siyuan was the same age as them, so they did have a lot in common.
"Doctor Du, Siyuan is doing very well."
They were all eating and drinking when Yun Hui noticed that Prince Yu hadn't returned yet, and she wondered what had kept him there.
“Lady Su… no…” Yun Hui paused, then said, “Now you should call me Princess Consort Yu. We’ve been here for so long, why haven’t we seen Prince Yu?”
Su Luo didn't know what was going on either, but A Xu seemed to know a bit about it.
"I think the preparations for welcoming the Northern Liang princess in the palace are not yet complete, and the Third Prince is still inside and hasn't left the palace yet."
I heard they will arrive in the capital tomorrow. Prince Yu knows the people of Beiliang quite well; something must have suddenly changed to keep him so busy until now.”
Su Luo felt a little sorry for Nangong Chiyu. They should have arrived in the capital three days earlier, otherwise they wouldn't have been so tired.
"Princess Su... there's no need to worry, they'll all be back soon."
Xie Wanwan was about to call her Madam Su, but Su Luo's status was no longer what it used to be.
"Okay, let's eat first. Thank you all for coming to see me."
After dinner, Su Luo went to the door to see them off. It was too late, so no one talked about work, they just chatted about everyday things.
The Prince Yu's mansion only had guards and servants; there wasn't even a maid. Su Luo only brought Qiu Yue and Su Zuo with her.
The entire courtyard of Prince Yu's mansion was solemn and heavy, and looked too desolate.
"Your Highness, please go back to your room."
Upon arriving in the capital, even Qiuyue changed how she addressed her.
"good!"
As soon as the two turned around, Su Luo heard the sound of a carriage. Looking again, she saw Nangong Chiyu getting off the carriage, his eyes red with exhaustion. But when he saw Su Luo, he still smiled.
"What are you doing here? Why don't you go inside?"
Su Luo took his arm and entered the mansion together, replying to him.
"I just saw Wanwan and Doctor Du back home, and then I ran into you. Have you eaten?"
Nangong Chiyu took off his outer robe and hung it on the rack.
"We ate in the palace. Today, we'll get the defenses in the palace and the capital sorted out so we can welcome the Northern Liang princess tomorrow."
Qiu Yue had a servant bring in water for Nangong Chiyu to wash and groom himself, as he was tired from traveling by carriage for days.
"Have you finished everything? Does His Majesty have any instructions for you?"
"It's just about setting up defenses. The most important thing is Ye Beihan. Last time, we destroyed many of their hiding places."
His Majesty simply doesn't want something like this to happen again.
Su Luo nodded, as long as the arrangements were made.
"It's good that nothing serious happened. It's getting late, you should get some rest."
Nangong Chiyu sat in the room soaking his feet, took a sip of water, and continued.
"Yes! However, His Majesty has issued a decree today that a marriage alliance with Northern Liang is a major event for both countries. Tomorrow, all civil and military officials will go together to meet this Northern Liang princess to show their respect."
Su Luo knew that Chi Yi had sent her the message, and since she was in the capital, she naturally had to go.
After they finished washing up together, Nangong Chiyu pulled her to lie down on the bed.
"I remember you said that the Northern Liang royal family has no princesses, so who was the princess who is coming tomorrow originally?"
Nangong Chiyu hugged Su Luo from behind and said in a sleepy voice.
"The niece of the Emperor of Beiliang, and Ye Beihan's cousin, was bestowed the title of princess. Now she is called Ye Qianning, and is known as Princess Qianning."
Although she was given the title of princess, she was used as a political tool and sent to marry into another country.
However, Su Luo was quite curious about what this princess from the enemy country looked like.
Regardless of her temperament, if nothing unexpected happens, she will marry Nangong Qing.
Therefore, they will have many more opportunities to interact in the future.
Su Luo slept all afternoon and is now wide awake.
However, Nangong Chiyu behind him immediately began to breathe steadily.
He was so tired that he fell asleep.
Su Luo kissed him on the lips. Since she couldn't sleep anyway, she might as well get up and find a book to read.
As soon as she stood up, Nangong Chiyu seemed to know, pulling her close and holding her so tightly she dared not move.
All right!
Just sleep like this!
...
On the first day of the seventh lunar month, the princess of Northern Liang entered the palace.
On the steps in front of the main hall, a red wedding cloth stretched all the way to the palace gate, where palace maids and eunuchs greeted the princess with the most solemn ceremony of the dynasty.
The civil and military officials stood in two rows, watching Regent Ye Beihan escort the princess into the palace.
This time, Ye Beihan was different from the last time. He still preferred loose clothing, raised his chin, and gave off an air of not caring about anyone.
The group entered the palace in a grand procession. Only when they got closer did Su Luo see the princess clearly. Her face was partially covered by a light veil with tassels, her eyebrows and eyes were exquisite, and her lively eyelashes seemed to speak volumes.
Beneath the sheer veil, a high nose bridge and a gently smiling face are visible; even without lifting the veil, one can tell that this is an absolutely rare beauty.
Her hair was braided into small braids and hung down her fragrant shoulders. She was wearing a summer outfit from the Northern Liang Dynasty, and her slender waist swayed gracefully.
Every step you take showcases exotic charm.
The young officials around Su Luo stared wide-eyed when they saw the Northern Liang princess enter, almost drooling.
Su Luo gently nudged him, reminding him to come back to his senses.
However, the junior official approached Su Luo and whispered, "Vice Minister of Agriculture, the features of this Northern Liang princess are truly like something out of a painting."
In the capital, the only woman who could rival this princess was probably Xie Wanwan, the most beautiful woman in the capital back then.
It's a pity that Xie Wanwan can only appear in public with a veil now; heaven is jealous of her stunning beauty.
Su Luo had seen Xie Wanwan before she was disfigured, and she was indeed incredibly beautiful. Even now, with a scar on her face, she is still a beauty.
The men here are too concerned about scars on a woman's face; that's superficial.
"She is a beauty, but she is different from Xie Wanwan. Xie Wanwan's beauty is aloof and elegant, while this princess is naturally alluring. They are two different kinds of beauty."
Su Luo's analysis was true, but judging from the expressions of her younger colleagues, men probably preferred this kind of alluring beauty.
In the crowd, Su Luo's gaze met Ye Beihan's. He was also looking at Su Luo, a wicked smile playing on his lips, which gave Su Luo goosebumps.
Ye Qianning walked in the middle, using her cunning to take in all the eye-catching people in the court.
The one wearing the black robe with golden dragon motifs must be Nangong Chiyu. The next two are the Second Prince Nangong Jingyao and the Third Prince Nangong Qing.
She came here for a political marriage, and she might marry one of these three men. She has seen their appearances in portraits, and she, Ye Qianning, is more than a match for them.
There is no man in the world who can resist her charms. What she wants is not the status of a princess, but the position of empress.
"The envoy from Northern Liang, accompanied by the princess of Northern Liang, pays his respects to His Majesty..."
Ye Beihan stepped forward and gave the emperor a foreign greeting.
"Princess Ye Qianning of Beiliang greets Your Majesty." She turned around and bowed to the princes.
"Greetings, Prince Yu, Second Prince, and Third Prince."
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