Chapter 219 The Wedding Date Approaching
Qiu Heng smiled slightly, but did not look at Xue Han. Instead, she looked ahead and said softly, "Then you can look."
It was because of her that Xue Han made this trip to Xijiang and became involved in the plan to assassinate the King of Xijiang.
Even if the assassination succeeds, it's uncertain whether they can leave Xijiang alive.
She dragged him into danger, just to see what it meant.
Upon hearing Qiu Heng's words, Xue Han couldn't help but smile.
"Xue Han—" Princess Duoya caught sight of the smiling young man and called out, then quickly approached Qiu Heng with an unfriendly expression, "Why aren't you with Princess Rong Ning? What are you doing running around?"
Was Xue Han laughing just now?
How could someone who was so rude to her smile at this timid girl?
Xue Han's face turned cold: "Princess Duoya, Princess Suiyun is also someone that our Emperor admires and values in Great Xia, which is why she was chosen to escort Princess Rongning to her wedding. Even if she didn't come to your country as a guest, she didn't come to be imprisoned."
"Do you need me to speak up for her?" Princess Duoya curled her lip, finding Qiu Heng even more displeasing. "Does Princess Suiyun not have a mouth, needing a complete stranger to stand up for you?"
Qiu Heng looked puzzled.
Princess Doya raised an eyebrow: "What kind of expression is that?"
"curious."
"What are you curious about?"
"I'm curious, what is the connection between Lord Xue speaking up for me and Princess Duoya?"
"Don't talk nonsense!" Princess Duoya glanced at Xue Han quickly, but when she saw that the boy who had been walking with Qiu Heng with a smile just now was expressionless and his eyes were frosty, she was stunned.
Yes, what does it have to do with her? She is the most beloved princess of the Jiang Kingdom, why would she care about a mere envoy from the Great Xia Kingdom?
Princess Duoya felt inexplicably flustered and dared not look at Xue Han again. She turned around and left in a hurry.
As Qiu Heng watched Princess Duoya flee in panic, she began to understand: Princess Duoya had feelings for Xue Han.
Given the other party's status as a favored princess and the delicate positions of the two countries, the resulting awkwardness and contradictions seem inexplicable.
Qiu Heng gave Xue Han a deep look and sighed inwardly.
If this unexpected complication affects the assassination of King Xijiang, she'll just kick Xue Han, this stumbling block, away.
He always holds her back at crucial moments.
Xue Han sensed danger and his cheeks flushed as he spoke: "Aheng, don't overthink it."
"I wasn't jealous, I wasn't angry, and I didn't overthink it."
Xue Han: "..."
Qiu Heng smiled and said, "Really. But you have to be careful. If Princess Duoya pays special attention to you, don't let her find out anything. She has come over time, seemingly to cause trouble, but who knows if she is testing our strength. For example, Princess Rongning found out last night that she knows some martial arts."
At this point, Qiu Heng's tone became serious: "We must not underestimate anyone."
"Don't worry, I won't hold you back."
Qiu Heng noticed the smile hidden in Xue Han's eyes, and her eyes flickered.
Could it be that she secretly thought Xue Han was a stumbling block, and he noticed that?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
After calming herself down, the girl regained her composure: "I'll leave you here."
"Um."
Xue Han responded and strode away without looking back, appearing to others as if the two were not familiar with each other.
When Qiu Heng returned, she saw Princess Rong Ning sitting on the couch with a blank expression, not even reacting when Qiu Heng came in.
When the two maids who were close to Qiu Heng saw her, they looked at her with pleading eyes.
Qiu Heng walked over and sat down next to Princess Rong Ning.
"Aheng, I want to be alone for a while," Princess Rongning suddenly said.
Qiu Heng stood up again: "Then we'll go out first."
Only after Qiu Heng gestured for them to come out did the two maids dare to speak.
"Princess, please try to persuade His Highness. I'm afraid he might do something rash."
“Saying more now will only upset Her Highness. Let her rest for a couple of days first.” Qiu Heng knew that Princess Rongning was not so fragile; even if she died, she wanted to take King Xijiang with her.
Unfortunately, it failed.
In the following days, Qiu Heng often went out for walks, quietly familiarizing herself with the surroundings.
With the wedding day of Princess Rongning and King Xijiang approaching, King Xijiang made a visit.
"Greetings, King Jiang." Qiu Heng curtsied.
King Xijiang looked at Qiu Heng as if she were an ordinary maid, and casually asked, "Where is your princess?"
"Her Highness is reading in the west room."
King Xijiang stepped into the west room.
Hearing the noise, Princess Rongning placed one hand on her book and looked towards the door.
Compared to his imposing and scrutinizing demeanor in the main hall that day, King Xijiang was much more approachable now, as if the matter of defaulting on a debt had never occurred. He asked Princess Rongning with a smile, "Is the book the princess is reading brought from Daxia?"
Princess Rongning was silent for a moment, then stood up, pressing her hand on the desk: "Yes, it was brought from the Great Xia."
"It seems the princess is a woman of both literary and martial talents. I admire women like you the most," King Xijiang praised generously.
Once Princess Rongning and the artisans and servants she brought have lived here for a while, the Jiang Kingdom will gain a better understanding of the culture and customs of the Great Xia.
There's a saying in China: "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated."
And if this princess also has a bit of a temper, that would be even better; he doesn't like timid and submissive women.
As for whether Princess Rongning would hold a grudge for breaking her promise, King Xijiang was not worried. If fancy footwork could harm him, he wouldn't be on the throne.
"Princess, you've been staying here for a while now, are you getting used to it?"
Princess Rongning smiled slightly: "Whether I get used to it or not, I have to stay here. I'll get used to it eventually."
She was going to kill this disgusting man, and whether she succeeded or failed, she was destined to stay here.
She hated this place, but if God took pity on her and allowed her to succeed, she could endure being a ghost in a foreign land.
I pray to Heaven to protect her and not let her blood be shed in vain.
Despite the turmoil in her mind, Princess Rongning was able to calmly face the King of Xijiang, whom she hated to the core.
It's not the right time yet. We need to wait until they're married, until Xue Han leaves with Aheng, and until King Xijiang lowers his guard a bit.
"Haha, you'll get used to it. Then I won't disturb the princess's rest any longer. We can have a proper chat after the wedding."
"To King Jiang."
King Xijiang was completely unconcerned about Princess Rongning's coldness.
This girl already knows he broke the contract; it would be problematic if she were to be gentle and warm towards him.
After King Xijiang left, Princess Rongning slumped back into her chair, panting heavily.
Qiu Heng closed the door and walked to Princess Rongning's side: "Your Highness—"
Princess Rongning's gaze fell on the crumpled scroll, and she waved her hand, "I'm fine, I just felt a little nervous when I saw King Xijiang, Aheng, don't worry."
On her palm were red marks from being pinched hard, marks that she herself had overlooked.
After a while, Qiu Heng asked softly, "Are you just nervous?"
Princess Rongning suddenly looked at Qiuheng: "Aheng, why do you ask that?"
Qiu Heng remained silent and pointed to Princess Rongning's hair.
Princess Rongning subconsciously raised her hand to touch it, but when she touched the cold, hard hairpin, she hurriedly concealed her shock.
"Why has Your Highness been secretly sharpening your hairpin these past few days?"
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