In the tenth year of the reign of Emperor Wending, in order to ensure the safety of the country, the current emperor, Emperor Wending, issued an edict to send the sixth princess to the State of Wei for a marriage alliance.
The sixth princess, Shen Muqing, has just reached the age of marriage. She was blind since childhood and was not favored. Now she has been given the title of Princess Zhaoning.
A large group of people walked out of the palace, playing music and creating a festive and peaceful atmosphere.
When Shen Muqing first arrived, she almost bumped her head while sitting in the sedan chair. She found that everything in front of her was foggy and she couldn't see anything. She could only tell whether it was day or night.
She touched the magnificent wedding dress she was wearing, and it seemed so familiar. Why was she getting married again?
"Egg? Egg, answer me, I'm so scared."
She couldn't see anything clearly; she didn't know where she was or who she was.
"Host, there's been a slight mishap. There are no missions in this world. Just hold on for a few years until my program is fixed, and then I'll take you away."
System 000's voice carried a hint of apology; it didn't know how it had brought its host here.
"Host, I'll transfer your body's memories to you first. Accept them while I check for problems."
A flood of memories rushed into Shen Muqing's mind. The original owner was a princess of the dynasty, but she was not favored. Her birth mother was a lowly palace maid who was favored by the emperor because of her stunning beauty, but was forgotten after a period of favor.
Then came the original owner, but the original owner was blind from a young age, and soon she passed away, leaving behind a blind daughter who suffered greatly in the harem.
When the State of Wei declared war on Emperor Wending, he remembered that he had such a daughter, and then bestowed upon her a title and sent her to marry into the state.
I heard that the emperor of Wei is already in his seventies or eighties, and that he was only willing to form a marriage alliance with Shen Muqing because of her unparalleled beauty.
"Who wouldn't say that her background is tragic? It's more tragic than just one word."
What kind of heartless person would come up with the idea of arranging a marriage between a young girl who has just reached marriageable age and an elderly man in his seventies or eighties?
If the original owner of this body had been less attractive, she would never have been chosen for this marriage. It's just that she has an exceptionally beautiful face but lacks the ability to protect herself.
The sedan chair beneath him suddenly sank, and the curtain was lifted.
“Princess, it’s getting late. We need to rest here for the night. Let me help you down.”
"Um."
Judging from the voice, it was an old woman. She respectfully helped Shen Muqing out of the sedan chair. Shen Muqing felt that the veil on her head was in the way and wanted to take it off.
The nanny immediately stopped her, saying, "Princess, this lid must not be lifted; it must be saved for your wedding night."
"good."
Seeing how docile Shen Muqing was, the nanny felt even more sorry for her. It was a pity that she was to be sent to the Wei Kingdom, thousands of miles away, for a marriage alliance at such a young age.
"Princess, are you hungry? Shall I serve you your meal?"
"Thank you, Granny."
"This is what I should do." She helped Shen Muqing sit down on the stool that had been prepared in advance.
To showcase the Wen Kingdom, Emperor Wending gave Shen Muqing a grand wedding, with no princess in the court having a more glamorous wedding than her.
Although she was blind, her hearing was several times better than that of an ordinary person. Shen Muqing could hear that there were many soldiers around her, who were probably escorting her.
As darkness fell, Shen Muqing slowly finished the pastries in her hand, chewing them slowly and carefully. She wanted to eat more; was she really such a resigned person?
She didn't want to marry an old man and spend the rest of her life in his arms; the thought made her so disgusted she couldn't eat.
The old woman noticed that Shen Muqing had eaten a lot for dinner and looked at her unusually. But it was good, Wei Kingdom was not like Wen Kingdom. The climate there was harsh, and it would be good for the princess's health to eat more.
"Granny, I'm thirsty."
"This servant will pour you some tea right away." The nanny placed the tea in Shen Muqing's palm. "Princess, please take your time."
"Um."
It's such a tragedy. The princess was perfect in every way, but what a pity, fate played a cruel trick on her.
"Princess, please sleep in the sedan chair tonight. Just one more day and we'll reach the State of Wei."
"Yes, Granny."
After finishing her meal, Shen Muqing was led back to her sedan chair by the nanny. Unless there was something else, she was not allowed to get out of the sedan chair.
The feeling of not being able to see is unbearable, and Shen Muqing spent the entire day in panic.
The sedan chair was very soft, covered with blankets. Shen Muqing sat inside. Was she really going to let her sleep sitting up all night? Who was she going to exhaust herself like that?
She touched the decorations around, wondering if she could take them with her, but there wasn't much inside. The most valuable items were her jewelry and headdress.
I should be able to make a lot of money by carrying these around.
At night, when all was quiet, Shen Muqing called softly to her nanny from inside the sedan chair.
"Granny?"
The old woman guarding outside wasn't sleeping soundly; she woke up as soon as Shen Muqing called her.
"What's wrong with the princess?"
"Granny, I need to use the restroom."
"Alright, I'll help you there."
The old woman carefully helped Shen Muqing walk towards a small grove of trees. Most of the servants slept there at night.
“Your Highness, you are here. This servant is watching over you.”
"good."
Shen Muqing squatted on the ground, groping around until she found a stone. "I'm sorry, Granny," she said, "everyone looks out for themselves."
"Granny, I'm all better now. Please help me up."
Caught off guard, the old woman bent down to support her. Shen Muqing raised the stone in her hand and smashed it on the old woman's head. It wasn't heavy; it wouldn't kill her, but it would make her faint.
There was no sound from beside him; he must have been knocked unconscious by her.
"Granny?"
No one responded, so Shen Muqing took off running, throwing her veil to the ground.
The red, luxurious embroidered shoes stepped on it, and soon the red figure disappeared into the woods.
Shen Muqing ran aimlessly in one direction, hoping to run into someone and give him the phoenix crown so he could stay for a few nights before making further plans.
As the sky gradually brightened, a faint glimmer of light could be seen in Shen Muqing's dark eyes; it was very dim, and he could only perceive the change in light.
She didn't know where she ran off to, but the road under her feet gradually became smooth, unlike the bumpy road before, which caused her to fall several times.
Shen Muqing stopped to rest for a while and saw a shadow pass by, accompanied by the tinkling sound of bells and ornaments.
"etc."
Shen Muqing lunged forward and hugged his leg. She didn't know if it was a man or a woman, as long as it was a person.
The owner of the leg didn't make a sound. Shen Muqing boldly reached up his leg and touched the warm skin. She grabbed his hand desperately.
She was very tall and slender, and with the accessories on her clothes, Shen Muqing thought she was an older sister.
It's easier if it's a girl; girls are generally very kind-hearted.
"Sister, can you save me?"
Shen Muqing looked up at her. Undoubtedly, Shen Muqing had a face that could launch a thousand ships, with rosy cheeks, eyebrows like willow leaves, and eyes that seemed to be covered by a layer of mist, unfocused.
"Heh~"
She let out a brief laugh, but her grip was incredibly strong as she pinched Shen Muqing's chin and lifted her up.
Why should I save you?
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