Chapter 537: Dutiful Daughter
Zhu Huaizhen's guess was correct. On the day when White Snake was tortured to death in the military camp, Princess Rongyang Zhu Huaishu led 300 Red Dan soldiers to Shangjing, the capital of Northern Zhou.
When he arrived in Shangjing, Zhu Huaishu handed a visiting card to Emperor Zhao of Zhou.
Princess Rongyang will not use force against Northern Zhou.
Princess Rongyang only wants Queen Du's life.
"Your Highness, it's a good thing that Princess Rongyang arrived late." Tu Mi whispered.
After hearing this, Zhu Huaizhen looked gloomy.
There are not so many coincidences in this world.
Some coincidences are just human decisions.
"Your Highness, the show is about to begin." Tu Mi said softly.
Tu Mi could also guess that Princess Rongyang had become an unfilial daughter for the sake of her prince.
Therefore, Tu Mi called the Taoyao Army early and set up a troupe.
Orioles chirp at dawn in the jade trees of Jinling, flowers bloom early in the Qinhuai waterside pavilions. Who knew the ice would melt so easily? I watched him build his red mansion, I watched him entertain guests, and I watched his mansion collapse. Here, amidst the mossy, blue tiles, I once slept in a dreamlike state; I've witnessed fifty years of rise and fall. No one in Wuyi Lane is surnamed Wang, ghosts cry at Mochou Lake, and owls roost on Phoenix Terrace. Dreams of the ruined mountains are the most real, the old land hard to lose. I don't believe this map is changing manuscripts. I'll compose a lament for Jiangnan, and sing it until I grow old.
The piece sung on stage was Zhu Huaizhen’s favorite, The Peony Pavilion.
"Tu Mi, I'll sleep for a while. If Queen Du comes in person, please wake me up." Zhu Huaizhen yawned repeatedly.
Tu Mi was just about to say, why should I show weakness to Queen Du, but I was afraid that her prince would be in an even worse mood.
Ah! I feel a wave of sadness at this desolate wilderness. The grass has already turned yellow, and rabbits are already bracing for frost. Dogs have lost their fur, men are sharpening their tasseled spears, horses are laden with baggage, carts are carrying provisions, and the hunting grounds are being set up. He, he, he, sadly bid farewell to the Han lord; I, I, I, hand in hand, ascend Heliang. His followers enter the wilderness; I return to Xianyang in the imperial carriage. Returning to Xianyang, past the palace walls; past the walls, around the corridors; around the corridors, near the imperial chambers; near the imperial chambers, the moon is dim; the moon is dim, the night grows cool; the night grows cool, and I cry in the stinging cold; I cry in the stinging cold, by the green gauze window; by the green gauze window, I think nothing of you.
Zhu Huaizhen fell into a deep sleep while singing "Autumn in the Han Palace".
"Your Highness, Queen Du is here in person." Tu Mi gently shook Zhu Huaizhen.
After hearing this, Zhu Huaizhen got out of bed, washed, combed his hair, and changed his clothes, looking neat and tidy.
She had a complicated and fluffy conical bun, with a golden hairpin with a bat pattern and glass beads on the left side, a large red hexagonal camellia on the right side, grape earrings inlaid with gold and pearls on her white jade earlobes, and a double-petaled pomegranate bracelet with gold filigree and rubies on her slender hands. She was wearing a cloud-like satin skirt with colorful flowers and flying butterflies, and holding a round fan with a red wood carved handle and a silk embroidered flower and Buddha's hand pattern. The princess was as beautiful as a painting and unparalleled in the world.
"Your Highness, do you regard Queen Du as your love rival?" Tu Mi joked.
However, when Tu Mi saw Queen Du, she couldn't help but imitate her own princess, pouting and rolling her eyes.
If her prince doesn't dress up, he will probably be outdone by Queen Du.
Queen Du was born with a graceful and elegant appearance.
Queen Du had her hair combed into a cloud-like bun, a hollow orchid bead hairpin on her head, and wore a moon-white phoenix-tail skirt with flowing cloud patterns. She looked like an orchid fairy isolated from the mundane world, pure and elegant.
"Empress Du, take Emperor Zhao of Zhou to see my elder sister. Just blame me for the death of Lady Bai, and she won't bother with you." Zhu Huaizhen said in a cold tone.
"Princess Ronghua, as far as I know, Princess Rongyang is a filial daughter. If I do this, I am afraid that the sisterhood with Princess Rongyang will be severed." Queen Du smiled gently.
"Let's break up, that's exactly what you want." Zhu Huaizhen sneered.
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