Who doesn't have one?
It all comes down to who can cover it up the best.
Madam Jiang's eyes reddened, and she held onto Princess Jiahua tightly. Princess Jiahua was both amused and exasperated: "It's not a matter of life and death, there's no need for this."
"Look at how calmly you talk about it." Madam Jiang pouted, tears welling up in her eyes, and pulled the person aside: "Is there anything I can do for you?"
Princess Jia Hua nodded: "This time I really won't stand on ceremony with you. There's no other reason than that I want to arrange a marriage between your daughter and my son Chuan Ge'er to secure a future for him."
Madam Chiang chuckled: "I thought it was something serious. Once the two children grow up, I will definitely bring them together. Next spring, I will have Chuan-ge come to the Chiang family to practice martial arts together."
As he spoke, he reached out and touched his body, took out a jade pendant and handed it to Princess Jia Hua: "Consider this a token of our betrothal. I can still make the decision about Ying'er's marriage."
Princess Jiahua was moved to tears.
"Alright, enough with the mushy words of gratitude."
"Um."
She could not trust others, but she could trust Madame Chiang.
Because the two families are getting married, the Song family will be more cautious.
The laughter and chatter at the banquet seemed to have nothing to do with her. Although she had a smile on her face, her thoughts had already drifted far away, and she lowered her eyes, lost in thought.
Another half month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Princess Jiahua was becoming increasingly restless, and Song Hengchuan was becoming more and more clingy, staying close to her side as if afraid he would miss her in the blink of an eye.
"Brother Chuan".
“Mother.” Song Hengchuan sniffed, clutching Princess Jia Hua’s sleeves tightly with both hands, choked up and unable to speak.
Princess Jia Hua was heartbroken and pulled the person into her arms, repeatedly instructing her, "Your younger sister is still young, please take good care of her."
"Don't worry, Mother, I will definitely take care of my sister."
In the past two days, Princess Jiahua has been summoned to the palace from time to time. First, the Empress Dowager held her hand and had a long talk with her.
Then came the emperor and the empress.
They all reassured her not to act impulsively and showered her with countless rewards.
Princess Jia Hua accepted it without hesitation.
As I passed through the Imperial Garden after leaving the Empress's Palace, I heard a charming and alluring voice from afar: "What use is a princess who enjoys all the favor? She was still disliked by her husband's family and sent to a political marriage. Tsk tsk, you little slut. If it weren't for her gossiping, would I still be a noble lady?"
"My lady, is it really true that Lord Song personally recommended the princess for the marriage alliance?"
"Is it even possible that it's fake?"
Princess Jiahua was struck dumb, standing rooted to the spot.
"I went through a lot of trouble to send her portrait to the southern border, giving the Northern Chu a glimmer of hope. The Emperor said that as soon as she left, he would immediately make me a concubine and grant me a prince as a reward for my good work."
The sound faded into the distance. Princess Jia Hua remembered that the Emperor had mentioned this matter a month ago. The Emperor of Southern Xinjiang coveted her beauty and specifically requested that she be married off to a foreign ruler.
She questioned at the time, why did she have to be chosen from among so many noble ladies in Kyoto?
It turns out, it was premeditated!
Princess Jiahua was breathing heavily, her beautiful eyes blazing with anger. She wished she could tear Consort Xu, who was not far away, to pieces. Consort Xu had seduced and harmed the emperor with dishonorable methods, which Princess Jiahua had accidentally witnessed.
Empress Dowager Gao was also present at the time and disliked Consort Xu intensely. Not long after, Consort Xu became pregnant, and the Emperor planned to promote her, but Empress Dowager Gao blocked the promotion.
Empress Dowager Gao sent herself to deliver the message.
Unexpectedly, Consort Xu witnessed this scene, and from then on, Consort Xu harbored a deep resentment towards her.
Consort Xu...
"Princess, this Consort Xu is definitely seeking revenge on purpose. She has gone too far. For her own selfish desires, she has ruined your life!" Xiu Shu said angrily.
Princess Jia Hua shook her head: "Even if Consort Xu was angry, how could she have succeeded if that person hadn't indulged her?"
Xiu Shu asked in surprise, "Princess, do you mean... Consort Xu was instigated by someone?"
Princess Jia Hua closed her eyes tightly, her fists clenched tightly in her sleeves, and took a deep breath: "Some things are already set in stone."
"cousin!"
The Fifth Prince walked over from the other side of the corridor, his face full of worry.
After some time apart, he had lost some of his childishness, his skin had become much darker, and his dark eyes gleamed with an unusual light.
Upon seeing this, Xiu Shu stepped back.
Princess Jia Hua looked at the Fifth Prince: "You've lost weight."
The Fifth Prince's eyes were red, and he stubbornly looked to the other side. Only after his emotions had calmed down a little did he turn to look at Princess Jia Hua: "The teacher said he has grown taller."
"really."
The Fifth Prince suddenly asked, "Cousin, I begged Father to send you away from the capital."
Princess Jia Hua was not surprised at all.
The date for the marriage alliance was set sooner than she had expected, because the people from southern Xinjiang had to return home early, and she had no choice but to leave with them.
Early in the morning, Yuehua Pavilion was as quiet as a rooster's crow. There were guards at the door at some point. When Song Kaifeng arrived, he had restrained his temper and looked reluctant to leave with red eyes.
Princess Jia Hua didn't want to look at him even once.
Having already explained everything, she had nothing more to say. Before leaving, Yuan Fuling made a special trip to say, "Princess, I really can't bear to part with you. The thought of you going to such a far place makes me worry about you."
Princess Jiahua stopped and looked at Song Kaifeng; "Didn't you tell her that the defeat and the marriage alliance were the Emperor's scars, and that it shouldn't be spread casually?"
Song Kaifeng's expression changed slightly. He glared at Yuan Fuling, then glanced at the guards at the door and warned in a low voice, "Shut your mouth!"
Yuan Fuling had never seen Song Kaifeng so serious before, so she reluctantly shut her mouth.
Princess Jia Hua glanced at Yuan Fuling: "Fool! If any rumors spread under the emperor's nose, and it embarrasses the emperor, the Song family will never have a peaceful life."
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