A smile slowly filled Xiao Jingxi's eyes. Naturally, he wouldn't point it out, and simply replied to Ren Yaoqi's question, "Today's imperial decree is for the Yanbei Palace and Jinglin. The court has bestowed upon her the title of Princess Jingshu. As for granting Xiao Jingyue a marriage, it was the Empress Dowager's order."
"Princess Jingshu?" Ren Yaoqi couldn't help but look at Xiao Jinglin when he heard her title.
Xiao Jinglin glanced at Xiao Jingxi, then said to Ren Yaoqi nonchalantly, "Perhaps the court saw that I had been too troubled at Jiajing Pass a while ago, so they bestowed me with this title, so that I can take care of myself and learn to be as quiet and graceful as an ordinary girl in the boudoir."
Although he didn't say it, Xiao Jinglin still despised the despicable behavior of the court in his heart.
She felt that instead of mocking her as a woman who crows at dawn, the court should use their time to train those skinny-limbed so-called "court elites." It was truly despicable that men had the nerve to resent women for being too strong.
Ren Yaoqi also felt that the court's move was a bit too petty.
She had heard that Xiao Jinglin had made many military achievements in the past two years. If Xiao Jinglin were a man, it would be perfectly normal for her to be awarded the title of general. However, the court had never awarded her any honors in all these years. Fortunately, Xiao Jinglin did not care about such empty titles. With her own abilities, she had considerable prestige within the Yanbei Army. Even though Xiao Jinglin did not hold the title of general, the Yanbei soldiers would respectfully address her as "General Xiao" when they saw her. This had nothing to do with her status as the Princess of the Yanbei Palace.
"By the way, where is my nickname?" Xiao Jinglin had previously agreed with Ren Yaoqi that they would choose a nickname for each other when the other came of age. Seeing that Ren Yaoqi didn't respond, she couldn't help but ask.
Ren Yaoqi then asked: "What do you think of the word Fengyang?"
"Fengyang?" Xiao Jinglin blinked, waiting for Ren Yaoqi to explain to her.
Xiao Jingxi had already whispered, "The phoenix is singing on that high hill; the parasol tree is growing in the morning sun."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and nodded: "This is the source."
Xiao Jinglin then recited it again, pondering it carefully in her mind, and then a smile slowly appeared on her face: "Xiao Fengyang... Not bad, I like it very much."
Xiao Jinglin has always felt that being able to do what she likes without restraint is good. She doesn't care whether others understand her or not, but it feels really good to have someone who understands her.
Seeing that Xiao Jinglin liked the name he gave her, Ren Yaoqi was also very happy.
At this time, Hongying came over and said to Xiao Jinglin, "Princess, the princess is looking for you."
Xiao Jinglin walked away two steps to ask Hongying.
Xiao Jingxi took this opportunity to lower his head and whispered to Ren Yaoqi: "I will have someone keep an eye on Lu Yu, don't be afraid."
Ren Yaoqi looked up. Meeting Xiao Jingxi's gentle and focused eyes, her heart skipped a beat. She lowered her eyes and said, "Thank you."
Xiao Jingxi always felt that Ren Yaoqi's attitude towards Lu Yu was a little strange. Logically, today was their first meeting. He couldn't help but think of the last time Ren Yaoqi told Aunt Fang about the nightmare he had had, but Xiao Jingxi didn't ask about it.
"You..." Xiao Jingxi seemed to want to say something.
Ren Yaoqi looked up at him again.
Xiao Jingxi paused. Just as he was about to speak, Xiao Jinglin had already finished talking to Hongying and walked over.
Xiao Jingxi swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
Ren Yaoqi glanced at Xiao Jingxi. Turning to Xiao Jinglin, he asked, "Does the princess want to see you for something? Should we go back first?"
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