"Let him go, and I'll go to Northern Mongolia with you!"
The Fourth Princess used her last bit of strength to press the dagger she was using to defend herself against her throat. Her eyes, fixed on the King of Northern Mongolia, were filled with fear and trembling uncontrollably.
"Princess--"
Jiang Jingtian turned to grab the dagger, when suddenly a long arrow whistled through the air.
Without a second thought, the fourth princess threw herself on top of him to shield him. With a "whoosh," the arrow pierced his chest, splattering blood everywhere.
"No--"
"stop--"
Jiang Jingtian and the Northern King's voices rang out simultaneously.
"Who told you to hurt her! I want her alive!"
The Northern King kicked over the guard who had fired the arrow, a look of panic flashing across his face. He wanted to go forward to check, but saw Jiang Jingtian carrying the person off his horse and taking a few steps back towards the cliff.
The fourth princess strained to open her eyes wide.
But she was so tired, so tired... in so much pain, so sleepy... Finally, she couldn't struggle any longer and fell into darkness.
Jiang Jingtian held her tightly, his whole body trembling. Her blood was flowing onto his hands and body...
"Put her down—I'm letting you go!"
When the King of Northern Mongolia saw that the Fourth Princess had fainted, he instinctively shouted, but he was surprised when he said it. He had actually compromised for a woman.
What magic does this woman possess?
Why does it always manage to stir his heart?
Jiang Jingtian looked up, his eyes bloodshot. "You old scoundrel from the Northern Mongol Empire—if I don't die today, I will surely take your head one day!"
As soon as the words fell—
He carried the person towards the cliff and jumped off.
The Northern King's expression changed drastically, and he rushed over. Below the cliff, clouds and mist swirled, and a churning river could be vaguely seen. "Go down and search! I want to see them alive or dead!"
"yes--"
Upon receiving the order, the guards immediately went to find the person.
The envoy paced anxiously, "Your Majesty, this is unacceptable! If we linger here, and the news reaches the capital of Yu the Great, we won't be able to leave!"
"Your Majesty—do not forget the purpose of our visit!"
"If we antagonize the people from Kyoto, King Geshu... might make some unexpected moves!"
"A defeated opponent! Do you think I'm afraid of him!"
The King of Northern Mongolia was furious and, ignoring the envoy's attempts to stop him, went to find someone.
"Your Majesty—King Geshu alone is not frightening, but he is close to the King of the Western Rong. If we also antagonize Yu the Great, wouldn't we be attacked from both sides, playing right into King Geshu's hands!"
"There are so many women in the world, Your Majesty... you must not indulge in romantic love!"
"How many emperors who were infatuated with love have had a good ending? Look at Emperor Yu the Great, what a mess he made for that Imperial Concubine. And his most valued Prince Chen, he even rejected Princess Alina for that First-Rank Princess, and now his fate is unknown."
"That's how Prince Jing seized the opportunity to kidnap the Fourth Princess and send her over. What nonsense about a predestined marriage! It was all just to win over the King!"
"This is the mark of a person who achieves great things; they are not bound by personal feelings or emotions."
"Your Majesty, you must not follow the example of that short-lived Prince Chen, who was so attached to his love affairs!"
The envoy earnestly advised him.
He was originally a man of Yu the Great. He was intelligent from a young age and was known as a child prodigy. However, he offended a powerful figure, which led to the destruction of his family and his exile to a distant land. He was rescued by the King of Beimeng, who devoted himself to planning and strategizing for him.
The King of Northern Mongolia was brave but lacked cunning; he had painstakingly planned and schemed to achieve the current situation.
As long as he marries Yu the Great's princess and becomes closely associated with Yu the Great, he can secure his position as the King of Beimeng. How could he possibly antagonize Yu the Great for the sake of another princess?
The King of Northern Mongolia finally listened and stopped.
With a grim face, he gritted his teeth and said, "The marriage alliance will continue. We will definitely reach the border tonight!"
Having said that, he mounted his horse, but after taking only a few steps, he stopped and ordered his guards, "Take two men and search along the foot of the cliff. The rest of you, set off immediately!"
"yes--"
The guards accepted the order and rode away.
The envoy paused, about to offer further advice, but seeing the gloomy face of the Northern Mongol King, he opened his mouth but ultimately remained silent.
Never mind, as long as it doesn't interfere with the important matter of the marriage alliance.
...
Yiren Mansion.
Jiang Jiaojiao had finally managed to coax Luo Shier away, and before she could even change her clothes, Jin rushed in in a panic, "Jiaojiao—something's happened!"
"Your older brother is in trouble!"
"The Fourth Princess has disappeared. Your eldest brother went after the Northern Mongol marriage procession!"
"He left the capital without permission, a capital offense! What should we do?"
Jin was so anxious that she kept wiping away tears.
Jiang Jiaojiao stood up abruptly, the image of Brahma King flashing through her mind immediately, along with the Northern Mongol King and the Fourth Princess! Brahma King must be behind this!
They really won't give up!
"Are you sure Fourth Sister was taken away by the King of Northern Mongolia?"
Jiang Jiaojiao asked through gritted teeth.
Jin immediately stopped wiping away her tears and was stunned. "It was... Princess Alina who said it. Little Seventeen has already led people to chase after them."
"Fortunately, your uncle and the others left Little Seventeen behind when they left."
Jin was both angry and anxious. "He dared to do such a big thing all by himself. He's reckless, ignorant, and doesn't he value his life!"
Jiang Jiaojiao's heart skipped a beat, and her expression changed.
This sentence... was said by my mother in my previous life when she learned that my eldest brother had brought his martial arts school brothers to stand up for Jiang Xue.
"Mother, let's go to the palace."
Jiang Jiaojiao's mind raced, and she immediately went to get the carriage ready.
This is no longer something they can resolve privately. Besides... since someone has informed the eldest brother about the Fourth Princess through Princess Alina, they will definitely not let this opportunity pass.
He then instructed A Yuan, "Go and catch up with the Twelfth Miss and tell General Weiyuan the news... tell him the news."
That's all.
The two of them rushed into the palace without even having time to put on their clothes.
South Hall.
Imperial Noble Consort Chen Jin'er was eating while supporting her back. The old lady of the Jin family sat beside her, both amused and annoyed. "You can't be greedy anymore. The baby is getting bigger, and you'll suffer!"
Chen Jin'er was so frightened that she waved her hands repeatedly, "I won't be greedy anymore, I won't be greedy anymore. It's all His Majesty's fault for insisting on dining here. There are so many dishes, and I'm already full after just one bite of each dish."
This was in ancient times, before cesarean sections existed. A large fetus was not just a source of suffering, it could be fatal.
"You're the one who's greedy, and you're blaming His Majesty instead."
The old lady glared at her, "You're already an Imperial Noble Consort, yet you still act and speak like a girl. When you become a mother, will you still try to compete with your child to act cute and charming?"
"Hehe...what's wrong with that?"
Once the child is born, everything will be taken care of, from food and clothing to shelter and transportation. All she needs to do is play with the child. Does she really have to be like the Empress and Consort De, constantly being lectured on rules and studies?
It's terrifying to even think about.
Rules and schoolwork will naturally be supervised and managed by others; she just needs to be a warm harbor for the children.
"What nonsense are you spouting—"
The old lady looked helpless.
Everyone says that women become more mature and stable when they get pregnant and become mothers, but she seems to be acting more and more like a child.
"Please don't be angry, Madam."
Granny Jin smiled and said, "The Imperial Noble Consort only acts this way in front of the Old Madam. She's naturally different when she sees outsiders."
“You, you, sending you to the palace was to keep her in check, not to spoil her.”
Granny Jin nodded repeatedly in agreement.
A palace maid hurried in from outside the door and announced, "Your Majesty—the Princess and Lady Yi request an audience."
Chen Jin'er was overjoyed and rushed out to greet her, saying, "I was just about to see her, and here she is."
The old lady was also very happy.
Seeing Chen Jin'er walking out without any regard for etiquette, he quickly called out from behind, "Slow down—be careful! Oh dear—this child!"
"Granny Jin, hurry up and follow them!"
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