Leaving the Imperial Garden, Song Yue let out a long sigh of relief.
Upon seeing the Emperor of Northern Chu, a smile spread across her face. After taking his pulse, she confirmed that the Emperor's health was gradually returning to normal, and her smile became radiant.
“Yesterday, an envoy from Japan sent a pill. Take a look.”
Eunuch Li took out a brocade box, revealing the pills inside.
After smelling it, Song Yue said, "This is a great tonic, and it will be beneficial to the Emperor's health."
She couldn't see anything wrong with it.
However, the Emperor of Northern Chu did not intend to take the pills. Instead, he gave them to Song Yue, saying, "I remember you said that I cannot take medicine from others. I only take medicine prescribed by A-Yue."
These words sounded like a heartfelt expression, and Song Yue grinned, feeling warm inside, all the unpleasantness from before vanishing.
He chatted with the Emperor of Northern Chu for a long time, and inadvertently mentioned the Prince of Guangjia.
“This child is kind-hearted and in poor health. He has been ill and unable to get out of bed since the last attack.”
Song Yue's eyes flickered slightly.
It's been almost a month, and he's still sick.
"With so many imperial physicians around Prince Guangjia, he will surely be fine."
The Northern Chu Emperor shook his head: "He was born with a weak constitution, and the imperial physicians were helpless. A few days ago, General Jiang returned and took Miss Jiang to the Guangjia Prince's residence to check on her. Miss Jiang was quite frightened and fell ill after returning. General Jiang asked me to cancel the engagement."
Song Yue was surprised.
"Ah Yue, Yun Ke has suffered so much." The Emperor of Northern Chu's eyes were full of pity.
As they were talking, news came from outside that General Jiang was requesting an audience.
The Emperor of Northern Chu frowned.
"Your Majesty, General Jiang said that if Your Majesty does not agree to annul the engagement, he will kneel for a long time!" Eunuch Li said anxiously.
The Emperor of Northern Chu, enraged, blushed and said, "Let him kneel if he wants!"
“Your Majesty!” Song Yue gently tugged at the sleeve of the Northern Chu Emperor: “General Jiang is a veteran of three reigns and has risked his life for Northern Chu for many years. Now that envoys from both countries are in Northern Chu, it is really not advisable to offend General Jiang at this time.”
How could the Emperor of Northern Chu not know such a simple truth?
He rubbed his temples and had no choice but to summon the servant in: "A-Yue, you may leave now."
"yes."
Eunuch Li led Song Yue out through a side gate, just in time to avoid General Jiang, and headed towards the Imperial Garden, where Song Zhen was still waiting for him.
Only after escorting the person to Song Zhen's side did Eunuch Li leave.
"Big brother." Song Yue stepped forward.
Song Zhen nodded: "Let's go back to the manor first and then talk about it."
The two remained silent the entire way until they returned to the Duke of Jing's residence, at which point Song Yue no longer held back: "Brother, does General Jiang still have a chance to leave the capital?"
Song Zhen frowned: "The borderlands cannot be without generals for even a day. The Emperor has already appointed the Eighth Prince to go to the borderlands. A-Yue, do you want to go?"
Song Yue's eyelids twitched suddenly.
She never intended to go to the border region; besides, what would she do there?
Should I develop feelings for Zhao Zhiyan?
Song Yue fell silent.
“Ah Yue, Princess Lian’an once saved the Eighth Prince’s life,” Song Zhen said. “Although the Eighth Prince has been somewhat kind to her, he will eventually marry you. This time, Princess Lian’an will definitely be married off.”
As soon as he finished speaking, a greeting came from outside.
Immediately afterwards, Princess Jiahua walked in, furious. Seeing her two children standing in the courtyard, Song Yue suppressed her anger and walked forward, asking, "Mother, what's wrong?"
Princess Jiahua touched Song Yue's temple: "It's your mother's fault. I thought I had found you a good marriage, but I never expected there to be so many twists and turns."
"Mother, walls have ears," Song Zhen warned.
Princess Jiahua took a deep breath and pulled Song Yue into the house, with Song Zhen following closely behind. Without any reservations, Princess Jiahua said, "If I had known earlier that I had a savior, I would never have agreed to let you marry Zhao Zhiyan!"
Today, Princess Jiahua went out and ran into several ladies. She overheard them talking about how Zhao Zhiyan and Princess Lian'an were particularly close at yesterday's banquet, and how Princess Lian'an even took the initiative to stay at the Eighth Prince's residence.
She herself was someone who couldn't tolerate any dissent, and she immediately flew into a rage; "Ah Yue, the four words 'life-saving grace' are enough to make any man lose his mind."
She once saved the Emperor of Northern Chu.
The Emperor of Northern Chu still remembers it to this day.
How could she bear to let her daughter experience the devastating power of a life-saving grace again?
“Mother, the Eighth Prince is a man of noble character and integrity. He might not have such thoughts. A-Yue is still young and doesn’t understand these things.” Seeing Song Yue’s pale face, Song Zhen interrupted her mother with heartache: “Give her some more time to adapt.”
Princess Jia Hua angrily said, "Hesitation will only lead to chaos!"
Xiu Shu strode forward: "An hour ago, Princess Lian'an's horse was startled in the bustling market. She fell into the Eighth Prince's arms in full view of everyone and fainted on the spot. The princess saw it with her own eyes, which is why she is so angry."
At this mention, Princess Jiahua's anger flared up. She slammed her hand on the table and stood up: "If the marriage hadn't been put on hold, you would already be married. It won't be long before Zhao Zhiyan goes to the border, leaving you alone in the mansion. Using my daughter as a stepping stone! He doesn't deserve it!"
Song Yue never expected this turn of events.
Song Zhen quickly poured a cup of tea and handed it to her: "Mother, please calm down. Your son will go to the Eighth Prince's residence to ask him about this."
Seeing that he was about to leave, Song Yue quickly stood up: "Big brother, please wait."
She pulled Song Zhen back: "I'm not that petty. Marriage is a few years away. I'm not a child anymore. I'll ask about some things myself."
If Zhao Zhiyan wants to marry someone else, she can simply break off the engagement openly.
But if they insist on marrying her using her name and refuse to let Princess Lian'an go, then don't blame her for turning her back on them.
"Mother, elder brother, I will handle this matter."
Song Yue called out for her horse to be prepared, as she wanted to go to the Eighth Prince's residence in person. Song Zhen was worried and insisted on going with her, but Princess Jia Hua said, "Let her go alone."
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