"Mm." Yun Qingran nodded.
"Does this kid like you?" Green Immortal asked gossipily.
“I think so, but it doesn’t make sense. I’m a mother of two, and Jun Molin and I aren’t even that close. Why would he like me?” Yun Qingran couldn’t understand it.
“Master, you are young and beautiful, with superb medical skills, exceptional intelligence, and a sunny and cheerful personality. It’s perfectly normal for Nangong Xu to like you,” Green Immortal analyzed.
“Now that you mention it, it does make sense.” Yun Qingran straightened up and smugly brushed back her stray hairs.
Being excellent is a mistake too! Hahahaha...
If people had tails, Yun Qingran's tail would be sticking up to the sky right now.
"However, his closeness to you is not necessarily because you are young and beautiful, have excellent medical skills, are exceptionally intelligent, and have a sunny and cheerful personality," Green Immortal continued.
Yun Qingran's tail, which had been wagging high in the sky, suddenly fell to the ground with a thud. She guessed, "What other reason could there be? Is it because I'm a rich woman and he wants to swindle my money?"
Yun Qingran clutched her chest, and continued sorrowfully, "It's okay to deceive me about my feelings, but you can't deceive me about my money, because I can love many people, but I really can't earn much money. Waaah..."
Green Immortal: ...
None of my family members understand this woman; she's both a drama queen and a money-grubber!
“Master, I’ve heard that Nangong Xu has many businesses under his name. He’s probably not trying to swindle you out of a pittance,” Green Immortal comforted her.
"A few melons and dates!" Yun Qingran said, feeling no comfort whatsoever.
"I know, he's probably getting intimate with me because of Jun Molin." Yun Qingran had finished her act and her expression turned serious.
“I thought you were truly captivated by beauty, I never imagined that,” said the Green Immortal, looking at her with clear eyes.
"I'm a pervert, not an idiot. How could I not understand something so simple?" Yun Qingran chuckled.
The whole world probably knows that she and Jun Molin have two children. And Nangong Xu, Jun Molin's mortal enemy, must have known about it long ago. His closeness to her is definitely for Jun Molin's sake.
"Be careful if you know, don't fall into his trap," Green Immortal warned.
"OK." Yun Qingran winked and smiled.
As they spoke, they arrived at the imperial palace in the capital, where the wedding procession was already waiting. However, it looked rather shabby.
Yunxi Yue, your days of hardship have come.
"This must be Princess Rongchang." The person welcoming the bride was a nanny. Judging from her demeanor, she was no ordinary nanny; she was very likely a personal nanny of the Empress or Empress Dowager.
"Yes, I am the Princess Rongchang, personally bestowed by the Emperor of Beiyin, and the chief envoy of this marriage delegation." Yun Qingran nodded slightly, her posture upright and graceful, every movement displaying the dignified and elegant demeanor of a noble lady.
"This servant is Rong Mama, who serves Her Majesty the Empress. I have come to welcome the bride on Her Majesty's orders." Rong Mama placed her hands folded in front of her lower abdomen, looking very proper, but her posture was very haughty.
Is that Rong Momo, the one who's good at acupuncture? Yun Xiyue's fingers are going to suffer from now on.
“Our Miss Yun’s marriage to Nan Chu is a joint bestowal of marriage by the emperors of both countries. The wedding envoy should at least be a vice minister of the Ministry of Rites. It’s probably not in accordance with the rules for you to come, Granny Rong.” Yun Qingran spoke politely, but her meaning was uncompromising.
Bei Yin sent his own second-rank princess to escort the bride, while Nan Chu sent a palace maid to receive the bride. Nan Chu was trying to control Bei Yin and embarrass him.
Unfortunately, they chose the wrong person; they're not the type to accept embarrassment. In this situation, they'd at least flip the table and make everyone feel awkward.
“Our Emperor has been busy lately, so he has entrusted the wedding arrangements to Her Majesty the Empress. Please forgive him, Princess Rongchang.” Rong Mama did not expect Yun Qingran to say this, and her tone softened immediately.
“Now that we live in a peaceful and prosperous era, with peace reigning throughout the land, how busy can we be as busy as when there is war? Granny Rong, you should go and report this to your Emperor,” Yun Qingran said leisurely.
Rong Mama's expression changed. She meant that Rong Mama was threatening her with war between the two countries, and thus threatening Southern Chu.
“Princess Rongchang, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Please do not enter.” Rong Mama said with a forced smile.
She refused to believe that Bei Yin would go to war with Nan Chu for the sake of Yun Xiyue, this shameless little noblewoman.
“I remember that in Southern Chu, the custom is that the person who comes to greet the bride must be of a higher generation or official rank than the person who accompanies her. For example, I am Yun Xiyue’s cousin and the Princess Rongchang of Northern Yin. So, in Southern Chu, the person who comes to greet the bride must be of a higher generation or official rank than me. This is to show respect for the bride’s family.” Yun Qingran blinked. “Am I mistaken? Do you Southern Chu people not respect the bride’s family at all?”
With such a heavy burden placed on her, Granny Rong was overwhelmed. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and she looked somewhat at a loss.
“Granny Rong, you should go and inform your Emperor. It’s still early, and I have plenty of time to wait for your Southern Chu to find a suitable person to fetch the bride.” After saying this, Yun Qingran found a stone step to sit down, leaned back, and propped herself up on her elbows, looking completely relaxed.
Seeing Yun Qingran's demeanor, Rong Mama knew that she truly had the time, patience, and audacity to waste time with Nan Chu in public. She could only turn back to the palace to report to the Emperor and Empress.
“Princess Rongchang, it’s so hot outside, let’s go inside first.” Nangong Ye stepped forward and humbly invited Yun Qingran inside.
The fact that his mission to the Northern Yin had resulted in Yun Xiyue getting pregnant already gave one a glimpse into the true nature of those old ministers. If things escalated further, those old ministers would be even more inclined to impeach him and prevent the Emperor from making him the Crown Prince.
"It's okay, I don't get tanned, I like sunbathing." Yun Qingran said casually, her little feet moving around leisurely with her legs crossed.
Can't get a tan, looks like an old Versailles???
"Princess Rongchang..."
"If you're so bored, then hurry up and prepare that 7.02 million taels of silver," Yun Qingran interrupted Nangong Ye, her tone turning cold.
Upon hearing the mention of 702 taels of silver, Nangong Ye fell silent, filled with regret. Why had he provoked this woman?
"What are you still standing here for? Go back and prepare to welcome your princess. Do you want to come in with us later?" Yun Qingran found him standing in front of her really annoying.
"Yes, Princess Rongchang." Nangong Ye gritted his teeth and led the Southern Chu delegation into the palace first.
The thought of having to report back to his father filled him with dread.
This trip to Beiyin was truly a bitter experience. I should have known better than to argue with that scoundrel Nangong Xu; I should have let him go instead.
“Princess Rongchang, we’ll be leaving now. I need to report back to my father.” Nangong Xu stepped forward and said.
"Yes, Your Highness, please take care." Yun Qingran nodded.
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