Chapter 357: Meet the suspicious businessman again and return to the capital!
He Zhaojun nodded at Zhao Hu. "I think the Fifth Prince, who is inconspicuous and loves to travel and study, is a good choice. After I fake my own death and escape, I will definitely return to Nanyue. Brother, just wait for me."
She reached out and touched the mask on her face. She had been wearing this mask since the moment she became Princess Jun'er. Few people knew what she looked like, so the legend became more and more legendary in the local area. When she got married, one of the most expensive dowries was a portrait as tall as a person.
It is better to say that it is a high-quality work of art that combines local craftsmanship and painting aesthetics than a portrait. However, in order to express their respect for her, the painters chose the theme of "The Princess's Wedding" to highlight the sacrifices she made.
He Zhaojun stood in front of the portrait and nodded. These painters were recruited from all over the place, and the paintings were indeed very similar to her. They had the unique mystery and abstraction of the tribe, and made extensive use of the same crane totem on her mask. The whole painting was lifelike, and she in the painting seemed to be alive.
Everyone was busy running around for her. The sailors on the deck were all carefully selected and were busy now, but she was just calmly flipping through the books Zhao Hu gave her. Among them was an adventure travelogue written in the Central Plains language. She read it to express her homesickness and pass the time.
When the ship officially set out and had just left the territory of Nanyue, someone came to report that a Han general was leading a fleet to escort the bride.
"This man is the youngest and most promising general of the Han Dynasty, named Huo Wushang. He and his wife have brought a handwritten letter from Emperor Wen, for your Majesty." The attendant beside her respectfully handed the scroll to He Zhaojun and whispered in her ear, "Madam Huo appears to be pregnant and shouldn't be exposed to the cold wind at the bow of the ship. Would you like to see her?"
He Zhaojun hummed, then took the decree and glanced at it. The previous words were all nonsense, and only the last few sentences were useful. "Madam Huo is not feeling well, so you can reply for me. We can discuss it in detail when we arrive in the capital. Tell her to take care of herself on the journey."
The decree stated that she could choose any of the current princes. Now the third prince's wife was missing, the fifth prince had only one concubine, and the others were all unmarried. If she had a crush on anyone, she could tell her directly.
"My lady, it seems that Emperor Wen is well aware of your reputation as a saint, and he wants to show his goodwill to you and Lord Zhao." The waiter beside her saw the content of the imperial edict and couldn't help but feel happy for Zhaojun.
He Zhaojun curled her lips. She wouldn't choose the Third Prince, no matter who she chose. She didn't want to repeat the same mistake. Besides, the Central Plains was all about etiquette. The Third Prince certainly wouldn't covet his brother's bride. As long as she was engaged to the Fifth Prince, her personal safety would at least be guaranteed.
As she thought about this, the days passed quickly along the way, and the fleet was already approaching the capital. He Zhaojun had been on the boat quite a bit over the past year, but she felt no discomfort. She had ordered a small speedboat to be prepared early, quietly disembarking from the large ship and speeding along the current towards the capital.
She wanted to see what the capital city looked like beforehand. As a result, after entering the capital, she sat at a small stall. Before her tea could be served, she saw someone in front of her holding a scroll, looking for someone on the street.
"Have you seen her?" A frail scholar-looking man, accompanied by a few burly men, asked everyone he met, almost causing a commotion.
He Zhaojun took a quick glance and her heart sank. Wasn't the person in the portrait herself?
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