Chapter 870 Farewell (5)
Naturally, everyone in the Shen family would follow.
Luo Tan did not go, saying that Shen Miao refused to take her to Daliang, and she was sulking in anger. She had toured Dingjing with them during the day, but she did not want to see the scene of farewell outside the city again. Everyone was helpless with her, so they could only give up.
In the princess's mansion in Dingjing City, Princess Rongxin was sitting in her room feeling restless.
"Your Highness, Prince Rui's sedan chair is almost at the city gate." said the person who came to report.
Princess Rongxin waved her hand irritably, asking the servants to leave. She slumped down in a chair, biting her lip anxiously.
That letter revealed Xie Jingxing's true identity. She wanted to deliver the letter to Emperor Wenhui in the palace. This was her responsibility as Princess Mingqi.
Since ancient times, loyalty and righteousness have been difficult to achieve, and one can only choose between family and country. Xie Jingxing and her certainly have an indelible bond, closer than that of mother and son, but the distance between the two countries makes this relationship impure.
If Xie Jingxing died because of this, Princess Rongxin would be sad, but if she did nothing and let Xie Jingxing return to Daliang with this secret, Princess Rongxin would regret it.
So at the last moment, she chose to personally cut off her little attachment and affection.
Princess Rongxin knew exactly what would happen if Xie Jingxing's identity was exposed. While Daliang's national strength might prevent them from doing anything that would kill Xie Jingxing, ruining his reputation and causing him to be reviled by countless people was certainly possible. Carrying such a stigma, even if he returned to Daliang, Xie Jingxing's life would definitely be difficult.
Princess Rongxin chose to explain everything in a letter instead of meeting Emperor Wenhui in person, as if she thought that this way she could overlook her betrayal. As if she was not the one who betrayed Xie Jingxing.
But why hasn't Emperor Wenhui taken any action yet?
Right now, the wedding procession is about to reach the city gate. Next, Shen Miao will get off the bridal sedan, get on the carriage, and leave Dingjing for Daliang with Xie Jingxing. This kind of delay is not the emperor's character, right?
She felt a little confused, but more uneasy. However, Princess Rongxin could not take the initiative to go out and see what was going on.
After all, she couldn't face Xie Jingxing, or rather, she was too ashamed to face him.
"Go check it again!" she called another subordinate.
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Princess Rui's bridal sedan had already arrived at the city gate. Madam Mei completed what a matchmaker was supposed to do, and Jingzhe and Guyu helped Shen Miao down from the sedan.
Chen Xin and Luo Xueyan carefully instructed Shen Miao: "Daliang is different from Mingqi. When you get there, remember to take good care of yourself at all times. Put on more clothes if you feel cold, and be sure to take care of yourself. Write back from time to time, and if you are wronged, be sure to tell them."
Shen Xin turned around and said a few words to Xie Jingxing.
They both knew each other's identities. Since Xie Jingxing had been frank with him, Shen Xin had a changed opinion of him. He told Xie Jingxing that no matter what, he must not let Shen Miao be bullied in Daliang. Xie Jingxing naturally agreed.
Shen Qiu threatened fiercely that if he saw Shen Miao thin or haggard next time, he would bring the Shen family army to raze the Rui Wang Mansion to the ground.
Prince Rui just snorted at this.
If Luo Xueyan hadn't stopped him, Chen Qiu would have probably started fighting with Xie Jingxing on the spot again.
The time had come, and Shen Miao spoke a few more words to Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan. She was about to leave Dingjing, and many of Mingqi’s affairs would be too far away even if she wanted to take care of them, so she could only give a few instructions now.
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