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Soon, An Chenghuan's letter was delivered to Jing Yan. It not only requested a meeting but also asked Jing Yan to bring Yue Jiang along.
An Chenghuan indicated that he wanted to make a deal with Jing Yan in exchange for Yue Jiang.
After reading the letter, Jing Yan put it down and looked at Rong Ying: "What do you think An Chenghuan will offer in exchange for Yue Jiang?"
Instead of answering, Rong Ying asked, "It doesn't matter what we use, will His Highness agree?"
Jing Yan shook his head: "Of course not. No matter how Anguo tries to make amends, it cannot erase the hatred between the two countries."
"Does Your Highness wish to see An Chenghuan?" Rong Ying asked again.
In his letter, Ahn Seung-hwan suggested arranging the meeting at the border between the two countries, a location where both sides would be safe and secure.
"What do you think?" Jing Yan looked up and asked Rong Ying.
Rong Ying's intention to watch the show was seen through by Jing Yan, who then withdrew his teasing and began to analyze the situation seriously.
“An Chenghuan is a shrewd and calculating man who is driven by self-interest. He is by no means a kind and gentle man. So what if he wants Princess Yuejiang? He is not necessarily going to do something that would be a loss.”
"I am certain that what he is willing to exchange is not worth as much as Princess Yuejiang. Even if Your Highness makes the same request to him again, it is unlikely that An Chenghuan will agree. There is no need to waste time seeing him."
"No, I want to see him. I will take Yue Jiang with me to see him. I will give him this opportunity."
Jing Yan didn't think it was a waste of time; on the contrary, he was looking forward to it.
Rong Ying's eyes flickered slightly as she pondered Jing Yan's decision. A moment later, she suddenly understood.
He joked, "It seems Your Highness isn't content with just stealing someone's wife, he also wants to steal their heart. Poor An Chenghuan!"
Jing Yan had already gained Yue Jiang's trust by taking advantage of her amnesia, and almost started to hate An Guo as well.
This time, when taking Yue Jiang to see An Chenghuan, Jing Yan can make up whatever he wants about right and wrong.
But if Yue Jiang never lost her memory and met An Chenghuan, and learned that An Chenghuan wanted her to go back, would she resolutely abandon Jing Yan, or would she stay in Jing Kingdom?
Jing Yan should be careful not to miscalculate.
Rong Ying could watch the two's relationship warm up, but he didn't want to see Jing Yan abandoned, which would affect the overall situation, so he reminded him.
"Your Highness, why don't you try Princess Yuejiang again? If she hasn't lost her memory, wouldn't it be like Your Highness is reuniting the couple?"
Before Yue Jiang was sent to marry a foreign ruler, she must have known An Chenghuan. Rong Ying couldn't fathom how he was doing. If Princess Yue Jiang hadn't lost her memory and had met An Chenghuan, would she still have chosen Jing Yan, whom she wasn't confident about?
Jing Yan wanted to say there was no need, but when he looked at Rong Ying again, he saw a rare seriousness on his face.
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Yue Jiang rested for a few days, and during that time, even though Jing Yan didn't come over, he often sent her things and greetings, without interruption.
After being "sick" for a few days, she could no longer stay in bed and gradually recovered.
To everyone's surprise, on the very first day after her arrival, Jingyan ordered someone to bring her outside the palace and put her on a long-distance carriage.
Yue Jiang was puzzled, but remained innocent and naive: "Is Your Highness taking me out for a stroll today because you see that I've finally recovered from my illness after several days?"
Jing Yan smiled faintly, his dark pupils fixed on the curious and expectant smile on her face, speaking in a seemingly ambiguous tone.
"It's a long trip. If you like any scenery, I can accompany you to see it. But there's something more important. I need Jiang'er to make someone give up on me."
"Ah!" Before Jing Yan could finish speaking, Yue Jiang rushed into his arms in a panic, her voice trembling and her whole body feeling uneasy.
"Your Highness, I dare not kill anyone, nor dare I tear out people's hearts. Please don't make things difficult for me!"
Jing Yan seemed to be used to Yue Jiang's reaction, but he remained still. When she pounced on him, he only paused for a moment before patting her shoulder with practiced ease to comfort her.
"Jiang'er, you've misunderstood. I didn't ask you to kill anyone."
Yue Jiang seemed unwilling to believe it, nestled in Jing Yan's arms, her voice slightly reproachful, but it was actually just a ploy to get information out of him.
"Your Highness said that I should make someone give up on me. I can't understand how to make someone give up on me without killing them."
"Do you remember what I said about Anguo kidnapping you?" Jing Yan's hand continued to stroke you gently, saying frightening words, but his tone was gentle, as if he didn't want to startle anyone.
Yue Jiang nodded sullenly in Jing Yan's arms: "I remember, were the people from Anguo causing trouble again?"
She guessed that more than a month had passed since she was abducted by Jing Yan, so how did An Guo know about it? Could it be that An Guo had made some move?
Jing Yan nodded slightly, even slowing down his movements to comfort Yue Jiang, and turned his gaze to the person in his arms, looking somewhat speechless.
"It's not a huge problem, but it's not insignificant either. There are some things I felt I couldn't say to you directly, but Anguo has come looking for me, specifically requesting to see you."
"You are the Crown Princess I am going to marry. I don't want people to misunderstand you and affect your situation in Jing Kingdom. I think it's better to make things clear to you."
Yue Jiang was truly confused now. She looked up at Jing Yan suspiciously, wondering if she had done something wrong and revealed something that made him want to test her again.
Otherwise, why would he have taken the initiative to tell her about things in Anguo and dared to introduce her to people from Anguo?
Yue Jiang asked anxiously, "Your Highness, what is it?"
Jing Yan stopped beating around the bush, looked down at Yue Jiang with a calm expression, and said, word by word.
"Crown Prince An Chenghuan of Anguo harbors feelings for you."
Yue Jiang loosened her grip on Jing Yan's waist, her fists clenched, not understanding the meaning of Jing Yan's words, and slowly spoke with even greater confusion.
"I am Your Highness's Crown Princess. What use is An Chenghuan's affection for me? Does Your Highness doubt my innocence?"
As she spoke, a tear slid out. Yue Jiang's skin was naturally smooth, and the tear fell down her face, instantly soaking into the clothes that were folded between the two of them.
Jing Yan didn't want to make Yue Jiang cry, but this was a necessary precaution before meeting An Chenghuan. However, upon closer inspection of her eyes, he found them filled with sadness, sorrow, and a hint of despair.
Jingyan couldn't understand how Yuejiang, who had only known him for a little over a month, could have such heart-wrenching emotions.
Is she truly in love with herself and unable to turn back?
Jing Yan asked, "An Chenghuan is also the crown prince of a country, and he said he would welcome you with the title of crown princess. Why are you crying so sadly?"
Yue Jiang sadly got up from Jing Yan's arms, turned her head and looked down to the side.
"Does Your Highness really think my deep affection for you is so worthless? Even if An Chenghuan were willing to give me the position of Crown Princess, so what? My heart and eyes are only for Your Highness. If Your Highness doesn't want me anymore, I won't be sad."
"Your Highness is not saying these things to hurt others, but to break my heart."
Yue Jiang's tone grew increasingly light, just like the person she was at that moment, so fragile that a single blow could dissipate her.
She couldn't tell what Jing Yan's purpose was in this trip. Was he going to use her to exchange for benefits with An Chenghuan? Or was he not even going to see An Chenghuan at all, but just testing her one last time before marrying her into the Eastern Palace?
It seems that a variety of reasons are possible.
The carriage traveled along a rugged section of road, the ride was bumpy and jolting, causing the rider to sway from time to time, while the light from outside shone faintly through the carriage door.
Yue Jiang stared at that spot, hardened her heart, and prepared to make a gamble: "Your Highness, if you do not want me, I will have no face to live on, nor will I have the face to return to Yue Kingdom. I wish Your Highness a happy life and that you will find a beautiful woman again."
With tears streaming down her face, she looked up at Jing Yan and made her final words. In an instant, she lunged forward and jumped out of the carriage, intending to die.
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