After Zhao Moyan and Prince Wu's planning, the princess's situation finally took a turn for the better. However, the selection of a consort was already a done deal. The emperor was only going to be lenient for a while. If no suitable candidate was found when the Chen Kingdom delegation arrived, the princess would have to marry into the Chen Kingdom. Tian Yu learned from Gongye Ming that the Chen Kingdom delegation was about to visit, and the person visiting was none other than Chen Chong, the new crown prince of Chen Kingdom. The princess's marriage partner was very likely to be him.
It would be a lie to say that Tian Yu had no reaction when she heard the news. Tian Yu thought of their past in Lao Zhao Village. If it weren't for these things, they would be a family now, living a carefree life. At the same time, she was very surprised that she didn't have so many concerns when facing Chen Chong, and felt like he was a relative. But now that it was Zhao Moyan, her heart was so uneasy. Was it because she was not his wife, Xiao Tian?
After Tian Yu's persuasion, the princess slowly accepted reality, but her feelings for Li Xingyun could not be changed. For their sake, Tian Yu also advised the princess to let go of Li Xingyun, but her heart had already been moved, so how could she let go? Helpless, Tian Yu agreed to help the princess find a way to bring them together, but not now.
Li Xingyun seemed largely unaffected, still confined to his room studying medical books. However, he became much more concerned about his leg injury, starting to take medication and soak in medicinal baths. These rare Chinese herbs increased their expenses, and seeing that their savings were dwindling, Qiuju brought over the medicinal herbs Li Xingyun needed. Tian Yu sighed, thinking that as long as he could stand up, this amount of money was nothing. So she gritted her teeth and said, "Buy! Buy the best!"
"Madam, we may not have enough money to buy these medicinal herbs."
"It's gone so quickly?!"
"Um!"
Tian Yu thought for a moment and said, "You go buy it first, I'll figure out the money."
Tian Yu wrote down the names of several wealthy young men she knew on a piece of paper, wondering who would be suitable to ask. Gongye Ming was definitely rich, but she wasn't sure if he would lend her money. Huang Xuan? She already received a share of the profits, so borrowing more money from him was uncertain. Prince Wu was even less likely to lend her money; he would definitely tell Zhao Moyan, and might even cause her trouble. After thinking it over, Tian Yu decided that Gongye Ming was the most suitable person to ask. He wasn't familiar with Zhao Moyan, so he probably wouldn't tell her.
Originally, she was going to have to argue with him, but to her surprise, Gongye Ming was so generous that he lent her five thousand taels of silver directly. Tian Yu happily returned to the courtyard with the money and called Qiu Ju to hurry up and buy medicine.
After giving her instructions, Tian Yu sat down and hadn't even taken a sip of tea when Zhao Moyan arrived. Tian Yu happily went to greet him and said, "So early, don't you have anything to take care of today?"
“Yes! It’s a family matter!” Zhao Moyan said with a livid face.
"Family matters? What matters?" Tian Yu asked, puzzled.
"You went to borrow money!?"
"No? I don't need money, why would I borrow money?" Tian Yu retorted stubbornly.
"Really? Then what's this?" Zhao Moyan asked, pulling out a piece of paper.
Tian Yu took the document from Zhao Moyan's hand and saw that it was the IOU she had signed with Gongye Ming. She didn't know what to say for a moment. After thinking for a while, she whispered, "I'm a little short on money lately. Gongye Ming really made it sound so good, how could he turn around and sell me out like that?"
Zhao Moyan tore up the receipt in Tian Yu's hand, then took out some more receipts and gave them to Tian Yu. Tian Yu asked curiously, "What's this? I only borrowed it once." Only after opening the receipts in her hand did Tian Yu understand.
"These are some of my farmland and shops, as well as the silver bestowed upon me by the Emperor over the years. Keep them safe and don't borrow money from others again. After all, I am a Marquis!"
Zhao Moyan turned his back to Tian Yu and said, "As for Chen Chong, you can ask me anytime if you want to know. You don't need to ask around."
Tian Yu looked up at the account book and land deed in her hand, wanting to explain, but she didn't know how. Just as she was about to speak, Zhao Moyan had already strode away. Watching his departing figure, Tian Yu silently lowered her hand that was outstretched in mid-air.
In the following days, Zhao Moyan rarely came to visit, and Tian Yu thought he was still angry, but she didn't know how to explain. Every time she wanted to say something, Zhao Moyan was always busy with official business and left after lunch. Gongye Ming avoided Tian Yu because of the loan issue. Although Zhao Moyan had given all his assets to Tian Yu, she didn't dare to spend them, thinking that she still had to rely on herself. So she discussed with Li Xingyun about opening a branch of Rouge Shop in the capital. After getting Li Xingyun's approval, Tian Yu immediately contacted her partners in Shancheng to discuss the opening of the shop.
The princess was not released from confinement for half a month. After the confinement was lifted, the princess came to see Tian Yu. She was still very haggard, but her spirits were much better. Tian Yu accompanied her for a walk in the courtyard, hoping that she would get more sun and breathe fresh air. However, the princess felt unwell after walking for a while, so Tian Yu had to accompany her back to the house to sit down and talk. After thinking for a long time, Tian Yu asked, "Does the princess want to see my brother?"
I want to, but it's better not to meet!
Why?
"I haven't figured out how to see him yet?"
"Is the princess prepared to give up, or to try one more time for herself?"
"I don't know, but I think maybe I'll gradually forget him if I can't see him anymore!"
"Alright! No matter what the princess ultimately chooses, Tian Yu will stand by the princess."
"Thank you, Tianyu. It's so good to know you," the princess said, holding Tianyu's hand.
"It's an honor to meet the princess. It's a pity I'm not a man, otherwise I might have married her," Tian Yu said with a smile.
The princess smiled too. Seeing the long-lost smile on her face, Tian Yu finally felt relieved and said happily, "I mean it. If I were a man, I would definitely chase after the princess and make sure she wouldn't get hurt. But even though I am a woman now, I still hope that the princess can be happy and have her wishes fulfilled."
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