Princess Zhaoyang smiled and said, "I'm afraid it's because Sister Qin hasn't thought it through yet."
Qin Qi was very worried. Princess Zhaoyang was clearly coming with a menacing attitude. With her arrogant and domineering demeanor, even if she were punished by His Majesty later, she would likely receive a slap in the face.
Seeing her speechless, Princess Zhaoyang's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction. She turned to the palace maid and said, "What are you all standing there for? Chi Cui, give this princess a good slap!"
As Chi Cui approached step by step, Qin Qi became very anxious.
"Miss Qin, I'm sorry to offend you!" Chi Cui raised her hand, her tone sinister.
In a moment of urgency, Qin Qi suddenly asked, "Does the princess know the Crown Prince of Qing Kingdom?"
The Kingdom of Jing, located south of the Kingdom of Yu, is characterized by its numerous valleys. While weaker than Yu, it is exceptionally easy to defend and difficult to attack. Over the years, Emperor Yuming has repeatedly sent troops to conquer it without success, making it an extremely tough nut to crack. Left with no other choice, he had to accept the Kingdom of Jing's request for peace.
"What? Sister Qin, do you perhaps have some unusual relationship with the Crown Prince of Qing Kingdom?" She laughed arrogantly, indeed bearing a resemblance to Zhao Yang.
Qin Xi narrowed his eyes and quickly asked, "Do you know that he will be going to the capital at a later date to select a suitable woman for a marriage alliance?"
Since ancient times, it has seemed to be a customary practice for princes and princesses to marry. Although the crown prince of the Kingdom of Qing had the right to choose, if he did not have a favorite, the princess was a very likely candidate.
There is only one princess in the capital. If a high-ranking minister were to submit a memorial to the emperor, it is hard to know what the emperor would decide.
Coincidentally, the Prime Minister of Qin was such a powerful and influential minister, and he had many followers holding important positions.
Chi Cui hesitated. She glanced at Princess Zhaoyang hesitantly: "Princess, this..."
Princess Zhaoyang narrowed her beautiful eyes and fell into deep thought.
"Ahem, ahem... I was unaware of the princess's arrival; I have failed to greet you properly."
Upon hearing that familiar voice, Qin Qi finally relaxed and put away her guard.
Princess Zhaoyang turned around, her bright eyes lighting up the moment she saw the person who had arrived: "Brother Changjue!"
"Cough cough cough," Lu Huai coughed, clenching his fist and covering his mouth, ignoring her.
Seeing him walk straight toward Qin Xi, Princess Zhaoyang frowned unhappily and stepped in front of him to block his way: "Brother Changjue!"
Lu Huai stepped aside and walked past her to Qin Xi. He naturally took her hand, his face somewhat pale.
Qin Xi looked up at him, her brows furrowed with worry: "Why did you come out?"
Lu Huai smiled, his lips pale: "It's been so long since I've seen you, I've missed you a bit."
Qin Xi didn't buy into his glib talk and gave him a reproachful look: "The doctor said I need to rest for at least two days before I can get out of bed."
"Cough cough," Lu Huai coughed twice more.
Qin Xi quickly took off her cloak and draped it over him, saying, "Let's go back quickly, or this cold will get worse."
Lu Huai nodded, his face pale, and was led back step by step by her.
Princess Zhaoyang looked somewhat stunned; she had never seen Lu Huai like this before.
The Lu Huai of the past seemed peaceful, but was actually difficult to approach. Although he avoided her like the plague, he had never ignored her like this before.
She shook her head absently, muttering to herself, "It shouldn't be like this... it shouldn't be like this..."
Princess Zhaoyang walked back in a daze, only to see a figure leaving through the back door.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Lu Chuan.
She pressured the gatekeeper not to announce her arrival, precisely because she feared Lu Chuan would find out and come to block her way.
But this is the Minister's residence, so why should Lu Chuan go out through the back door?
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