How could Princess Jia Hua not be angry?
She handed the child to Xiushu and went out herself, but was stopped again. Princess Jiahua drew her sword and placed it against the old woman's neck, angrily saying, "Go tell Song Kaifeng that if anything happens to my daughter, everyone has a powerful relative. If you have the ability, keep me trapped for life. Otherwise, I will definitely turn the world upside down!"
The old woman was frightened by Princess Jia Hua's fierce aura.
Quickly send someone to deliver a message to Song Kaifeng.
At that time, Song Kaifeng was still discussing matters in the courtyard of the Dowager Lady. Upon hearing this, his eyelids twitched: "That bitch! I must teach her a lesson."
"Wait!" the old lady called out to him.
Song Kaifeng snorted and said, "Mother, there's no need to worry. Her marriage to another is a done deal. The Emperor has long since grown tired of her. She's no longer the arrogant and favored princess she used to be."
The old lady shook her head: "I'm not worried about that. The Emperor's health has been getting worse and worse these past two years. She has a good relationship with several princes. She has gone to the southern border, but it's not difficult for her to send a message back."
After being reminded by the Dowager Lady, Song Kaifeng immediately became much more restrained.
"Go and fetch the imperial physician to treat the young lady," the Grand Madam ordered loudly.
Song Kaifeng stared at the Grand Madam with a puzzled look: "Then what should we do?"
"There are still a few months until the marriage alliance. We just need to find a way to cut off Jia Hua's protection in the capital. Otherwise, it will be a troublesome matter in the future. During this period, do not provoke her. We have endured so many years, a little longer won't make a difference," the Grand Madam instructed.
After thinking for a moment, Song Kaifeng nodded: "I will remember what Mother said."
After the imperial physician arrived and used acupuncture, the child's temperature gradually came under control, and he fell into a deep sleep in Princess Jiahua's arms.
Princess Jia Hua's anxiety subsided.
After the imperial physician left, Xiu Shu wanted to take the swaddling clothes, but Princess Jia Hua refused. Her eyes flashed, filled with anger and resentment, and the slap mark on her face was clearly visible.
Her life was turned upside down overnight.
Over the next few days, she held the child tightly, her complexion worsened, and she lost her appetite.
"Mother!"
A child's innocent voice rang out.
Five-year-old Song Hengchuan stood awkwardly on the threshold, his eyes brimming with tears as he stared at Princess Jiahua. Princess Jiahua jumped up and pulled Song Hengchuan into her arms: "Brother Chuan!"
“Mother.” Song Hengchuan sniffed, tilted his head back, and choked out, “I heard Grandmother and Father talking about how the court is going to send you away for a political marriage. Is that true?”
Princess Jia Hua clenched her fists, forcing herself to suppress her anger, and pulled Song Hengchuan aside to comfort him: "Brother Chuan, no matter where your mother is in the future, you must protect your sister, understand?"
Song Hengchuan glanced at his sleeping sister in the swaddling clothes. She was fair, tender, and soft. He nodded firmly without hesitation: "Mother, rest assured, your son will protect your sister with his life."
Princess Jia Hua wasn't worried about Song Hengchuan, after all, he was the eldest son of the legitimate wife and was highly regarded by the Madam. The only thing she was worried about was her daughter.
It's only a month old, it doesn't understand anything, and it's completely at the mercy of others.
As the mother and son were talking, two old women rushed in from outside the door, each grabbing one of Song Hengchuan's hands: "Young Master, why have you come in? The Marquis has been looking for you everywhere."
"Let me go!" Song Hengchuan struggled, his small face flushed with anger, but he couldn't withstand the old woman's strength. She dragged and pulled him away.
Bang!
The gate was tightly shut.
Princess Jia Hua's heart trembled, a metallic taste rising in her throat, which she gritted her teeth and swallowed.
The Moon Pavilion was kept tightly shut, and no one was allowed to visit.
It wasn't until the Fourth Prince came that the doors of Yuehua Pavilion were reopened. The Fourth Prince looked at Princess Jiahua's thin and frail appearance and softened his tone: "Why did you let yourself get like this? This is not at all like the unrestrained and flamboyant Princess Jiahua."
Princess Jia Hua looked at the Fourth Prince: "Your Majesty, does Your Majesty really intend to choose me as a wife for a political marriage?"
She stared intently at the Fourth Prince, as if trying to discern something from his eyes. The Fourth Prince, his face tense, lowered his head and guiltily avoided her gaze when facing Princess Jia Hua.
"Your father has no suitable successor. You have been intelligent since childhood. If you go to the Southern Frontier, you will surely survive. Jia Hua, don't blame your father."
Princess Jia Hua's heart sank, and after a long while, she asked in a hoarse voice, "Is there no room for negotiation?"
The fourth prince gently shook his head.
Suddenly, Princess Jiahua asked again, "Since the Northern Chu was defeated and sued for peace, His Majesty's health has become increasingly weak in recent years. Has His Majesty decided on a successor?"
The fourth prince looked guilty: "My third brother was discovered by Father Emperor to have colluded with the enemy a while ago. Father Emperor did not announce it on the surface, but he has already put my third brother under house arrest."
Princess Jia Hua stood up and knelt down directly in front of the Fourth Prince, startling him so much that he quickly helped her up: "Jia Hua, what are you doing?"
“Cousin, I am willing to go for a political marriage for the sake of Northern Chu without any complaints. I only ask that you protect my two children, especially Yue’er, who is only a month old and has no power to fight back.”
The fourth prince nodded: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here, I will protect the two children."
Princess Jia Hua smiled wryly: "Cousin, you have done me a great favor, and I have no way to repay you."
“Jiahua, we grew up together. I regard you as my own sister. There’s no need for formalities between us.” The Fourth Prince said with deep emotion, “If I ascend the throne in the future, I will definitely bring you home as soon as possible.”
Upon hearing the Fourth Prince's words, a sliver of warmth stirred in Princess Jia Hua's cold heart. She smiled slightly and said, "Cousin, my life is nothing more than this. I only pray that my two children will not be tormented in the future, that Chuan-ge'er, being intelligent, will not be led astray, and that Yue-jie'er can find a satisfactory marriage. Then I will die without regrets."
With the Fourth Prince's solemn assurance, Princess Jia Hua's resentment gradually dissipated.
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