The King of Chu slowed down his tone and said, "If you do not wish to marry, the betrothal gifts from the Qin Empire must be returned. We will have to find another way to deal with the war in the north."
Chu Qingluan turned around and sat down on a chair beside her, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"What's the hurry, Father?"
"Qin Yuan said that he would wait for me no matter how long it takes. I think he should put his words into practice."
"As for whether to marry or not? When to marry? It all depends on their performance, doesn't it?"
The King of Chu choked.
He looked at the calculation in his daughter's eyes and suddenly understood something.
This girl is not indecisive at all. She clearly wants to use this marriage to let Qin Yuan and herself taste the feeling of being manipulated.
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Just when Chu Qingluan returned to the princess's mansion, she heard bursts of noise coming from inside.
She frowned and pushed the door open, but the scene before her stunned her.
The yard was filled with all kinds of gifts, ranging from large screens inlaid with gold and jade to small exquisite jade pendants, and the dazzling array almost occupied half of her yard.
The servants were busy sorting and organizing, their faces filled with happy smiles.
Seeing Chu Qingluan coming back, everyone stopped what they were doing and saluted in unison: "Greetings, Her Royal Highness the Princess!"
Chu Qingluan glanced at the gifts and asked in confusion, "What are these?"
The butler came out and replied, "Your Highness, these were sent by His Highness Yuan, a relative of the Qin Dynasty. He said it was to apologize to Your Highness and to show his gratitude."
apologize?
To express your feelings?
Chu Qingluan's lips curled up slightly.
He is quite capable.
As he was speaking, a long-lost voice suddenly sounded behind him.
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