Rong Ning stopped looking at him, turned around and continued walking forward, saying slowly, "What's there to be curious about? Just like you men like women who are delicate and vulnerable, women who can arouse your protective instincts, I also like men who need my protection. It's that simple!"
Luo Chuan had thought of countless answers, but he never expected her to say it so simply and clearly. He hesitated for a moment, but couldn't come up with a single sentence.
"And... whether Xie Chong is a stray dog or whatever, he will be my man from now on, he will be my face. When you see him in the future, you must be more polite to me!"
Luo Chuan was the emperor's confidant and a close minister. During their time in Nanyang City, the two had a lot of contact and their relationship was quite close. Therefore, when Rong Ning was with him, she basically did not use her status as a princess to intimidate him.
But today, Rong Ning said these words to Luo Chuan in her capacity as Princess Ningding.
Luo Chuan was a shrewd man and could tell that she was serious. He respectfully cupped his hands and replied, "With Your Highness's words, I feel reassured. Please put your mind at ease. From now on, in my eyes, Xie Chong is the number one consort of the Southern Dynasty, with an incomparably noble status. No one can look down on him!"
Well.........
"There's no need to be so formal!"
She said that only to give Xie Chong the respect he deserved. How could she, the consort of Princess Ningding, be looked down upon so easily? That would be a slap in her face!
Luo Chuan asked about what he was curious about and didn't ask any more questions. Rong Ning, however, became curious and asked him, "You're not the kind of person who likes to meddle in other people's business, so why are you meddling in my affairs today?"
"How dare I meddle in Your Highness's affairs? I simply feel that Your Highness deserves some fine young men!"
Upon hearing this, Rong Ning scoffed, "What you want is the best. Xie Chong is what I want, so naturally he is the best for me!"
Oh... you chose it yourself...
Luo Chuan thought that it was their emperor who came up with this marriage in order to settle Xie Chong.
He paused for a moment, then quickly said, "Your Highness is right!"
Luo Chuan knew he was meddling and didn't even have the right to ask, but he still asked because he genuinely felt that Rong Ning had a better choice than Xie Chong.
Of course... if Rong Ning chose this person herself, it means Xie Chong really has something to offer, otherwise, with Rong Ning's lofty ambitions, she would never have chosen this kid.
"Is there anything else?" Rong Ning asked, seeing him following her silently. "I'm going to the East Palace to see Xie Chong. Do you want to come with me?"
Uh... that's not necessary!
"This humble subject has other matters to attend to; this humble subject will take his leave!"
Luo Chuan respectfully withdrew!
Rong Ning didn't take Luo Chuan's sudden curiosity to heart. After the marriage was decided, there would definitely be countless curious people, but no one dared to ask.
Luo Chuan was the one who dared to ask.
Since she had been asked, Rong Ning answered. As for how Luo Chuan should spread what she had said today, and how it should be spread, Rong Ning felt that with Luo Chuan's shrewd mind, he should know how to do it.
Rong Ning didn't particularly like Luo Chuan's smoothness, but his sense of propriety in doing things was quite admirable.
...
There were many things going on in the court during this period, and the Crown Prince was so busy that he barely had time to rest. As the master of the Eastern Palace, he was probably too busy to come back and get a good night's sleep. As a result, the Eastern Palace seemed even more deserted. Looking up, all you could see were the palace maids and eunuchs walking silently.
Sigh... it seems the Eastern Palace really needs a mistress!
It's uncertain whether she'll be able to witness the Crown Prince's wedding before returning to the Northern Territory.
However, upon closer reflection, it's probably not possible. Her marriage can be arranged haphazardly, with everything kept simple according to her wishes, but the Crown Prince's wedding is a national wedding, and it cannot be done carelessly.
Ugh...so annoying!
With his mind wandering, he arrived at Xie Chong's courtyard.
After the imperial decree of marriage was issued, Xie Chong was no longer confined to this small courtyard, and his range of movement expanded to the entire Eastern Palace.
When Rong Ning stepped into the courtyard, Xie Chong was practicing calligraphy, so focused that he didn't notice her.
She didn't make a sound to disturb him, and quietly walked behind him.
However, Xie Chong was a martial artist after all, and his alertness was not bad. Before Rong Ning even got close, he turned around. Seeing that it was Rong Ning, he quickly said respectfully, "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
"Since this marriage has been bestowed upon us, I've come to the palace today to express my gratitude, and I thought I'd take this opportunity to see my future husband!"
Xie Chong was terrified, but his face couldn't help burning. He lowered his eyes and then raised them again, asking in a muffled voice, "Your Highness, do you really want to take someone like me, with such an awkward status, as your consort?"
"What? You don't want to?"
"No, no, no... I wouldn't dare..." Xie Chong shook his head.
Rong Ning glanced at him, "Even if you dared, it would be too late. The imperial decree for our marriage has already been issued. The reason I came here today is to tell you that our marriage is settled. It's not good for you to keep living in the East Palace, but it's also not appropriate to move you directly into the Princess's residence. So, I had someone prepare a house not far from the Princess's residence. It should be almost ready. I'll go and take a look when I get back. If there are no problems, you can move out of the East Palace."
Xie Chong listened, staring blankly at her, somewhat bewildered.
"What's wrong? Are you stupid? Or do you not want to?"
"No, no, no... I'm willing, I'm willing!"
Rong Ning nodded, "If you're willing, that's fine. Due to various reasons, our wedding date should be set soon. But you don't need to worry about it, just follow the arrangements."
Feel free to tell me any requests you have for the wedding, and I'll try my best to fulfill them. After all, you only get married once in your life, so even though the time is a bit short, we'll make sure everything you need is included to avoid any regrets!
Xie Chong had no demands whatsoever, saying, "Everything about the wedding is entirely up to Your Highness!"
"Oh... okay then..."
She didn't have any demands, so she didn't take the marriage too seriously.
As for what Xie Chong thinks, it doesn't seem to matter, since he has no other choice.
After saying what needed to be said, Rong Ning prepared to leave. She and Xie Chong didn't have much to talk about, and being together would only make things a little awkward. Once the important matters were settled, she naturally left.
Before leaving, Xie Chong bowed deeply to her and sincerely said, "I will forever remember the princess's great kindness!"
Rong Ning raised an eyebrow and replied calmly, "You don't need to do this. You deserve all of this!"
This was the truth, but upon closer reflection, it felt like she was mocking Xie Chong. She pursed her lips and added, "Regardless of the cause and effect, you are the consort I personally begged from my father, and that is an unchangeable fact. After our marriage, I will take you away from Nanyang City, far away from this place of trouble."
If nothing goes wrong in the future, we will be husband and wife for life, and I will ensure you a life of prosperity and happiness.
This is both a promise and a warning to you. The outcome depends entirely on the path you choose for the future.
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