Although Song Yanqing held no official position in the court, he was granted a noble title and naturally had to make some contributions to the Great Jin Dynasty.
Realizing that the person in front of him wasn't truly angry, Song Yanqing got down to business.
"His Majesty has been slow to grant the marriage decree, so our wedding date may have to be postponed."
Lu Qiqi was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"
She looked up and met his gaze, her reflection shimmering in his eyes.
Song Yanqing said earnestly, "The Tatar princess will be arriving in the capital next month."
Lu Qiqi already knew about the marriage alliance while she was in the border town. However, Sudiya was already dead, and now the Tatar king had no daughters. It was likely that he would choose from among the noble Tatar women.
Then, Song Yanqing said, "Sudiya is dead. It is Princess Wuqi who has come to the capital this time."
This woman was the daughter of a chieftain of a small Tatar tribe, and had served Sudiya for many years.
Lu Qiqi analyzed, "Although Su Diya died at the hands of Wu Guangping, this man will definitely hold a grudge against Da Jin."
After all, Wu Guangping's entire family was executed, so if Wu Qi wanted to seek revenge against Wu Guangping, she could only do so in the underworld someday.
Song Yanqing shook his head. "Not only that, the Shadow Guards found out that after Tadar died, Uchi took off his earrings, tied a strand of wool to the end of his braid, and burned it in front of his grave."
This was unexpected.
Tatar funerals differ from those of the Great Jin Dynasty. Uqi's practice was a custom for unmarried Tatar women during their funerals.
Lu Qiqi frowned, "Tadar and Ajitai are irreconcilable enemies. Uqi has followed Ajitai's younger sister, Sudiya, for many years."
We shouldn't be associated with Tadar, let alone mourn for him.
If Uchi truly had feelings for Tadar, she would never have chosen to travel to the capital for a marriage alliance at this time.
No, she suddenly remembered the night she returned to camp after rescuing Qin Shiyu, when the Tatars surrounded her with their troops, among whom was a woman.
Using poison, a deadly move.
It seems that the woman that night was Wu Qi.
"Wuqi's trip to the capital for a marriage alliance is probably to seek revenge!"
Song Yanqing shared the same feeling: "I guessed it when the Shadow Guards sent back the message."
Before Wu Qi goes to the capital, I will send Shadow Guards to guard the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.
Lu Qiqi shook her head, "Being on guard is useless. Wuqi came to Dajin on behalf of the Tatars to arrange a marriage alliance in order to end the war between the two countries."
The emperor certainly did not want war to break out again, so the Great Jin not only had to protect her safety, but also had to carefully select a person to escort her to the wedding.
She is still young; if she desires revenge, she will not relinquish her murderous intent as long as she remains in the Great Jin Dynasty.
If the blade is only pointed at her, then there's no problem with it being used as evidence. But if it involves collective punishment...
The consequences would be unimaginable.
From Wuqi's perspective, she was essentially murdering Wuqi's fiancé.
Qin Shiyu chased Kedaer for three days and three nights without sleep, and then cut off his head to pay tribute to her deceased husband.
Given the cruel and brutal nature of the Tartars, Uqi will certainly not let this go easily.
Lu Qiqi asked, "Could we persuade the Emperor to change the choice of a bride for the Tatar king?"
Song Yanqing didn't speak, he just looked at her.
Silence speaks louder than words.
Lu Qiqi understood. Since the news could be transmitted back to the new capital, the Tartars must have already planned to set off.
If that's the case, then we must meet force with force and water with earth.
If all else fails, try to kill them quietly first!
Song Yanqing took her hand and said, "I have to patrol these days. There are imperial guards in the palace, and the defenses outside the palace also need to be properly arranged."
Lu Qiqi pondered for a moment, "The people of the Great Jin Dynasty deeply hate the Tartars. This time, Wu Qi went to the capital for a marriage alliance. I wonder who the Great Jin Dynasty sent to the Tartars."
Song Yanqing gently grasped her wrist, "Presumably, they will select an official's daughter, bestow upon her the title of princess, and send her to marry a foreign ruler."
This made Lu Qiqi understand why these noble ladies in the new capital were so eager to curry favor with Song Yanqing.
For them, arranging a marriage through the traditional matchmaking process was not an easy thing.
With the selection of marriage partners imminent, officials, fearing to offend the emperor, would certainly not dare to hastily arrange marriages at this time.
He didn't want his daughter to be married off to a foreign ruler; his intentions were too obvious and would displease the emperor. Demotion would be a minor matter; there might be even more severe punishments.
At this time, Song Yanqing, who had no mother-in-law to set rules for him and was also a nobleman, became a coveted prize for these noble ladies.
Lu Qiqi smiled and said, "You are so highly regarded by noble ladies, yet you have fallen into my hands. Are you still willing to accept this?"
Upon hearing this, Song Yanqing was both amused and exasperated. He was far from willing to accept this; he wished he could announce it to the world with fanfare.
He said, "I would gladly accept it."
You'd better take me in right now!
It was stored away in the space and hidden away.
Don't show it to them.
Just as Lu Qiqi was scolding him for his silver tongue, she felt a cold touch on her wrist.
She looked down and saw a bright and lustrous bracelet on her right wrist.
Raise your hand, and the jadeite bangle will be translucent under the light, with a fine texture and no visible impurities.
Song Yanqing said, "This bracelet is not as valuable as those with rich colors, but it is unique."
The moment I saw it, I knew it would suit you.
Jadeite bracelets have always been favored for their vibrant colors, and even the most common type, the green variety, is highly sought after in this era.
However, the bracelet on her wrist, if it were in her previous life, could easily have bought a mansion.
Lu Qiqi smiled slyly, "Wearing clothes of the same color and giving me a bracelet, you certainly know how to sweet-talk people."
When you like someone, it's something you can't help but do without being taught; Song Yanqing couldn't refute that.
Lu Qiqi admired the bracelet for a moment, then heard footsteps.
"Greetings, Your Highness," Chunhe said, having been sent by the First Madam to find someone. "Miss, the First Madam sent me to inquire when you will return to the manor."
Seeing that it was getting late, Lu Qiqi said, "Let's go back now."
Upon hearing this, Chunhe waited outside.
He had intended to say goodbye to Song Yanqing, but unexpectedly, Song Yanqing said, "I'll take you back to the city."
......
Only a few carriages remained in the area where the royal gardens used to park carriages.
Two of the carriages were carrying banners from the Marquis of Lin'an's residence.
Song Yanqing would naturally not ride in the same carriage as Lu Qiqi.
Lu Qiqi sat in the carriage and lifted the curtain to see Song Yanqing's handsome face as he rode a large horse.
Of course, she wasn't the only one who could see it. Chen Siqi had dressed up carefully today so that the Prince of Libei would take a second look at her.
Unexpectedly, she walked around the Royal Garden several times, her legs almost giving out, but she still couldn't find the Prince of Libei.
Just when I thought all hope was lost, I found this person right in front of me.
What surprised her even more was that the clothes worn by the Prince of Libei were exactly the same pattern as the dress worn by Lu Qiqi!
Seeing that she was practically grinding her teeth to powder, yet still couldn't bear to lower the carriage curtains, Chen Siyi couldn't help but roll her eyes at her.
Ding Wanyue couldn't understand why those noble ladies had insects on their bodies today.
She looked at her two daughters beside her and felt very fortunate that they were both alright.
Otherwise, you'll have unsightly scars on your body and regret it for the rest of your life.
On the other side, the county magistrate of Anyang was already burning up on her back.
But at this moment she dared not scratch or grab it, for if it left a scar, she would surely regret it for the rest of her life!
Despite the pain in her back, on the verge of collapse, she shouted loudly out of the carriage, "Quick! Get back to the manor immediately!"
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