As they boarded the carriage, Qingyin couldn't help but ask Nan Chu, "Are you sure you don't need to wear a veil? Or can you just make up an excuse?"
Now, she is aware of the impact of her stunning beauty. Just by looking at the maids and servants who serve her in the courtyard every day, one can see the intense gazes they give her, something that would never have happened to her "ordinary" self before.
Nan Chu gently held one of the Fujin's hands to comfort her, while using his other hand to gently adjust the slightly tilted lake-green gemstone hairpin in her hair, which had been bumped when she boarded the carriage.
With a touch of fingertips, the lake-green gemstone pendant emitted a soft, crisp sound. Under the sunlight, the already precious emerald shone even brighter, but the beauty wearing the gemstone was even more radiant and dazzling, making all the gorgeous clothes and jewelry pale in comparison.
The already beautiful princess looked even more stunning in her harmonious lake-green court dress.
Nan Chu gently and confidently comforted his slightly nervous wife, "Don't be afraid. I can protect you now. As my wife, there's no need for you to hide."
"Madam, didn't you want to see the Sixth Princess and the Ninth Princess? You can see them today."
Mentioning her two daughters, Qingyin's thoughts drifted: "That's true, but I wonder if Maryki still remembers me, and Xinyu, and I wonder if she even knows she has a biological mother like me?"
Qingyin was feeling down and nervous.
Nan Chu patted her hand reassuringly, "Don't be afraid, you will be able to meet after the princess gets married."
"Um."
Faced with Nan Chu's words of comfort, Qingyin managed a weak smile.
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On the other side, Prince Yu and his entourage, who had returned to the capital to prepare for their investiture, had also changed into their court robes and arrived at the banquet.
The generals who already had wives, like Prince Yu, were fine. But those who were still single or without wives were all military officers. They were tall and strong, with good looks, and had made great achievements in battle. Their future was bright. Even though they were covered in blood and had been tempered on the battlefield, which made them intimidating, it did not diminish the desire of many officials or daughters of wealthy families to be interested in them.
Moreover, women of the Mongolian and Manchu ethnic groups tend to be bolder and prefer men with strong features and tall stature.
In an instant, all the single generals sitting behind Prince Yu were captivated by a pair of intensely enthusiastic gazes.
Those young generals who had only won battles and were still inexperienced had no idea where to look when they saw the flirtatious glances thrown at them by the beautiful Mongolian noblewomen. Their faces turned bright red.
Prince Yu felt the commotion behind him and his lips curled slightly, but when he caught a glimpse of a man who looked ascetic and like a Buddha, his lips pursed again.
Oh, not all of them, there's also one who's after another married women.
I wonder what kind of lady could bewitch this kid, Dunjie?
Prince Yu became curious.
He couldn't help but pat Dunjie on the shoulder and whispered, "Dunjie, who is the person you love? Why don't you tell me secretly? I promise I won't tell anyone else."
Dunjie: "..."
"If Your Highness asks me about this, I truly have no answer."
Prince Yu: "..."
If you don't tell me, I'll be even more curious.
My heart felt like it was being crawled on by ants, and even banquets that I used to find boring suddenly seemed a little more interesting.
After a moment of silence, Prince Yu began to harass Dunjie again: "Dunjie, look, that's the second young lady of the Ulanara clan. She's beautiful and I've heard she's skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. She's a famous talented woman. Even that Ulanara lady is eyeing you. Aren't you tempted?"
"Why don't you forget about your ex and find a rich girl? It would be good for your career. Besides, Miss Ulanara is so beautiful."
Prince Yu raised an eyebrow, gesturing for Dunjie to look at the Ulanara lady, and then spoke to Dunjie.
Dunjie was forced to raise his head. Following Prince Yu's gaze, Dunjie did see a beautiful and elegant woman with fair skin and a tall figure, looking at him with a confident smile.
In the past, Dunjie would have naturally praised the woman's beauty, but unfortunately, he had already met the wife of Zhalute.
Dunjie looked over expressionlessly, then looked away and said calmly, "If Your Highness likes it, why not take it into your harem? I've heard that Your Highness's wife is a virtuous and generous woman, so I imagine she won't mind."
Prince Yu pursed his lips, feeling a little guilty as he thought of his jealous second wife. He whispered, "This is for you to get married, not for me. I have enough women in my harem."
"Fine, fine, I won't say anything more."
Prince Yu has settled down.
But the others at the banquet were far from quiet.
It was a rare occasion for the palace to gather all the imperial relatives, nobles, and high-ranking officials. This was not only a good day for them to get together, but also a good day for them to strengthen their relationships.
These young noblemen and the young ladies who rarely went out searched for their targets at the banquet. When their eyes met those of their parents who were satisfied, one would express his feelings and the other would accept them. The subtle exchanges of glances secretly fostered several relationships. It seems that several more happy events are about to happen after the Qing Dynasty.
One of the young girls from the Altas clan of the Mongol ethnic group thought this way. Faced with her many men who were willing to wait for their fathers and mothers to choose them for her to marry, Tali preferred to choose a man she liked at the banquet before getting married.
As for whether her father and mother would agree to the man she had her eye on, Tali could only think: how many of the court officials and noblemen who could attend the victory banquet were of low status? It would be strange if her father and mother didn't agree.
Tali looked around for a long time but couldn't find anyone she liked. She had seen many warriors in her clan, including the generals sitting behind Prince Yu, and she wasn't really interested in these men. As for the other noblemen who were with their fathers, Tali would complain that one was too short, another was too ugly, and another was too thin. Even if they were good-looking, they just didn't catch her eye.
After looking for a long time, Tali was exhausted and still hadn't found anything she liked.
She felt a sense of despair: Could it be that she just couldn't find someone she was satisfied with, and had to wait for her father and mother to arrange it?
No way! Unlike her sister, Tali insisted on picking one she liked. She refused to believe that with so many men around today, she couldn't find one she liked!
Tali's resolve was rekindled, and her sharp eyes turned back to the crowd.
Nearby, Tali's parents caught a glimpse of their youngest daughter's expression and exchanged knowing, indulgent smiles.
"This little girl is very stubborn; she insists on finding it herself. We elders have more experience, so what's wrong with helping her find it?"
"Forget it, she should be satisfied with her marriage and life with her husband in the future. Let her find it herself."
...
Tali was completely unaware of the eye contact between the two.
She was completely drawn to a sudden, bustling scene in the distance, and curiously looked in the direction of the noise.
Then I saw the most stunning and unforgettable beauty of my life.
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