Chapter 370 Funny Things
In fact, she could understand this feeling. Just like when she tried hard to change Xiao Yue's fate of tragic death in marriage, once there were twists and turns, she would become inexplicably anxious when she found out that Xiao Yue might have the possibility of marriage.
Even though she has changed a lot and everything now is very different from the plot in the book, she is still worried that her father and brother will die on the battlefield like in the book.
Zhao Shen should be the same.
So the closer he got to that time and those things, the more he couldn't help but want to arrange everything in advance in case that ending really came.
She asked with a trembling voice: "Is there something wrong with your body?"
Zhao Shen shook his head. "Don't overthink it. There's nothing wrong. I just think it's better to plan things in advance than to deal with them right when they happen. Look, now we can watch the Mobei people fight among themselves in peace, right?"
Ji Yunshu didn't believe him. How could such a powerful poison have no reaction?
If there is really no reaction, then the day of the attack might be the day Zhao Shen dies.
She hugged Zhao Shen tightly and said, "You must be fine."
He will definitely be fine.
Ji Yunshu thought that no matter what method she used, she must save Zhao Shen.
When Xiao Ting learned that Xiao Yue was going to marry a guard, she couldn't help but smash the cup in her hand: "Batu is a waste."
She had always looked down on the Third Prince, who seemed simple-minded and strong-limbed, but she had never expected that he couldn't even do such a simple thing.
She put so much effort into arranging everything, and the third prince Batu only needed to save people, but she still messed things up.
Xiao Xun just came back and walked in after hearing the noise. He frowned when he saw the broken porcelain pieces on the ground, and asked the maid to clean them up before sending everyone out.
"What are you doing? Are you afraid that the people in the Lin'an County Prince's Mansion don't know that you are plotting against Xiao Yue?"
Although they were in the house, who knew how many eyes were staring at them?
Xiao Ting gritted her teeth and said with red eyes: "Why is Xiao Yue so lucky?"
That's right, she was determined to push Xiao Yue out for marriage, not only because she was suitable, but more importantly because of jealousy.
She was jealous that Xiao Yue was born as the legitimate daughter of a prince, and although the Prince of Lin'an had no fiefdom, he was highly trusted by the emperor.
As the only legitimate daughter of the Prince's Mansion, Xiao Yue was raised and pampered by her entire family since she was a child.
That was something she didn't have and didn't dare to hope for.
Xiao Xun said indifferently, "A legitimate daughter of a prince's mansion is marrying a guard who I heard is a criminal. The emperor just issued a special pardon for him. What kind of fate is this?"
Xiao Ting disagreed. "Being able to save Xiao Yue in such a dangerous situation shows that his reflexes and skills are excellent. Such a capable man, marrying the daughter of the Prince's Mansion, wouldn't worry about not having the opportunity to make meritorious deeds and rise to prominence?"
Isn't such a person better than the useless person raised by noble families who can't lift anything and can't even carry anything?
Xiao Xun glanced at her and said, "Now that things have come to this, stop staring at Xiao Yue. Father will not allow you to disobey him again and again."
Xiao Ting understood what he meant and said aggrievedly, "I am your biological sister. Can you bear to see me go to Mobei to marry? Batu's legs are broken, and he will be a cripple in the future."
Xiao Xun tightened his grip on the fan handle: "This is what my father meant. If you insist on doing it your own way, I can't protect you."
A bleak smile appeared on Xiao Ting's face.
This is why she was jealous of Xiao Yue.
Prince Lin'an would never treat Xiao Yue as a chess piece, but she was indeed a chess piece in the hands of her father.
Once she is out of control or no longer useful, she will die.
Seeing her like this, Xiao Xun felt a little sorry for her. He looked away uncomfortably and said comfortingly, "Actually, there's nothing wrong with going to Mobei to marry. Father still needs you and will always protect you. The Third Prince doesn't have much brains. As long as you control him, your life won't be difficult."
Even if Mobei wants to go to war with Daxia, my sister will not be affected as long as Prince Yong's Mansion is there.
"I see."
Xiao Ting lowered her eyes, hiding all her resentment in her eyes, and said obediently.
Of course she knew what her brother was thinking. Their father had so many sons, and although their mother was favored, she was just a tool for their father to suppress the princess.
They work so hard for their father, isn't it just because they want the position of the crown prince?
If she marries and gets a foothold in Mobei, she will be a help to him.
Xiao Xun breathed a sigh of relief. He knew his sister's temper. Once she became stubborn, it was difficult to change her.
"Just figure it out. If that's the case, go see Batu when you have time. He became like this after all because of your advice. He would be happy if you were willing to marry him now."
Xiao Ting closed her eyes. She didn't know how her brother could so naturally say that she should marry a barbarian from outside the Great Wall, and a disabled one at that.
She suppressed the anger in her chest and said, "This is not good. Mobei hasn't mentioned the marriage yet, and the emperor hasn't said anything. If I go in, won't it arouse suspicion?"
Xiao Xun nodded: "You are right, but the time is almost here. Mobei should soon propose a marriage alliance. This time, the emperor will allow you to marry."
Xiao Ting's eyes flickered slightly: "Brother, how did you know for sure?"
Xiao Xun said vaguely: "Don't worry about it, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. You should rest well and don't go out and cause trouble."
After saying that, he left without looking back.
Xiao Ting looked at his fleeing back with a sneer on her face.
The maidservant beside her came in to serve her and shuddered when she saw her sinister smile.
Xiao Ting asked coldly, "Do you think Father can really succeed?"
The maid quickly said, "Your Highness is a descendant of a noble family, so naturally everything will go smoothly for you."
Xiao Ting sneered, "Everything's going smoothly? Since last year, not many things have gone smoothly for Father."
The maid was trembling with fear and didn't dare to answer. Xiao Ting didn't need her to say anything. She whispered to herself, "Everyone treats me as a pawn, but I am a human being."
The maid lowered her head and pretended not to hear.
The room fell silent. After a moment, Xiao Ting stood up and went to the desk. She wrote a letter and handed it to the maid: "Send it to Bilige."
If she had to marry, she would choose to marry the stronger one. She knew that the fifth prince Bilige was determined to get the throne of Mobei.
The princess of Daxia who is married to Bilige now will definitely be the principal wife. With the support of her father, she will also be able to sit on the throne of queen in the future.
The fifth prince Bilige silently read Xiao Ting's letter, lit it on the oil lamp, and waited until the paper burned to ashes before he chuckled.
He looked as if he had seen something funny, and the servants around him couldn't help but ask, "Did that young lady say anything funny?"
Bilige's long eyelashes trembled slightly, hiding the emotions in her eyes: "She wants to be my princess. Do you think it's funny?"
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