When Rong Ning spoke, she used her inner strength, and her powerful words resonated in the ears of everyone on both sides of the Muyang River.
"If anything happens to Princess Zhaoqing of our dynasty, we will fight you to the death!!"
"A fight to the death!"
"A fight to the death!!"
...
Hearing Rong Ning's impassioned and righteous words, the soldiers of the Southern Dynasty were filled with fervor and unconsciously echoed his sentiments.
The sound was like a raging storm, layer upon layer, deafening, as if it would engulf everything in the world.
Even the waters of the Muyang River were shaken by this powerful force, rippling outwards for a long time before calming down.
On the other side, the soldiers of Dajing remained motionless despite their serious expressions.
Although they were unwilling, they dared not easily speak out in rebuttal.
After all, their commander, Xuan Zhengnan, has not yet made a statement.
Xuan Zhengnan would not speak lightly.
Their emperor attached great importance to this important marriage alliance between the two countries and would not allow any mistakes to occur.
If a conflict were to break out at this moment, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, he chose to remain silent and observe from the sidelines.
He knew he bore a heavy responsibility and could not act recklessly like the girl in front of him.
She's not as willing to go all out as I am.
Faced with this situation, he had to weigh the pros and cons and act cautiously.
Rong Yang was somewhat bewildered, her mind blank, but as time passed, a strange power gradually surged into her heart, as if it were about to burst forth from the depths of her soul.
She was deeply shocked, her body trembled slightly, and tears blurred her vision.
She slowly turned around, her gaze falling on the group of Southern Dynasty soldiers on the banks of the Muyang River, her eyes filled with gratitude and respect.
She took a deep breath, clasped her hands together, and bowed deeply, tears streaming down her cheeks and dripping onto the ground.
This bow not only represented her gratitude to them, but also expressed the indescribable emotions deep in her heart.
“Thank you, A Ning…” Rong Yang said softly, “You let me know that I am not alone in Da Jing.”
Rong Ning held back her tears and said softly, "Yes... Sister... From now on, the entire Southern Dynasty will be your support. Go... Don't be afraid..."
She personally handed Rongyang over to the two female officials.
Rong Ning watched as Rong Yang was helped onto the carriage by a female official, then took a deep breath, nimbly mounted her horse, gripped the reins tightly, and turned to Xuan Zhengnan, saying, "Duke Qing, the journey is long, please take good care of our Princess Zhaoqing."
I, the Empress, hereby wish for peace and stability throughout the lands of both the Great Jing Dynasty and the Southern Dynasty, and that there may be no more war.
Xuan Zhengnan politely cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Princess Ningding, rest assured, I will certainly live up to your expectations."
His tone was indifferent, then he changed the subject and earnestly advised, "You should go back in peace. After all, this is the territory of Dajing. As a princess of the Southern Dynasty, your long stay here will inevitably attract criticism."
Outsiders might mistakenly think that the Southern Dynasty was sending two princesses to marry into a foreign power!
His tone was calm, yet it contained an undeniable power. Upon closer examination, one could even detect a subtle hint of mockery.
This area was once part of the Southern Dynasty, but now belongs to the Great Jing Dynasty.
It seemed inappropriate for Rong Ning to linger here even a moment longer.
She bit her lip, a hint of resentment and helplessness flashing in her eyes. She took a deep look at Rong Yang sitting in the carriage, then gazed at the vast, boundless land north of the Muyang River.
This vast land once belonged to the Southern Dynasties, but now it has become part of the grand landscape.
These twenty-one cities represented one-third of the land of the Southern Dynasty, and their loss remains an eternal pain in the hearts of the people of the Southern Dynasty.
For Rong Ning, reclaiming these cities was her lifelong wish. This wish burned like a flame deep within her heart, never to be extinguished.
She gave Xuan Zhengnan a deep look and casually said, "Duke Qingguo is really joking. I'm afraid you won't be able to accept my dowry. Farewell, until we meet again!"
After saying that, he turned his horse around, crossed the bridge over the Muyang River, and stood in front of the garrison of the Southern and Northern Frontiers.
Xuan Zhengnan also turned his horse around and came to the front of Rong Yang's carriage.
He led the way with ten fine horses on each side, creating a magnificent sight.
The envoys and dowry procession from the Southern Dynasty finally began to move, slowly crossing the bridge.
Time passed second by second, and an hour later, the group still had not completely crossed the bridge.
Rong Ning, leading the Southern Dynasty's northern garrison, stood there quietly, watching everything before her intently.
Her gaze was firm and unwavering, as if she wanted to imprint this moment deeply into her heart.
As time went by, the Southern Dynasty's caravan gradually disappeared from sight.
The last vehicle crossed the Muyang River and headed north. Rong Ning remained standing, gazing into the distance, until the Southern Dynasty's convoy could no longer be seen north of the Muyang River.
From the moment the sun was high in the sky until it began to set in the west, it seemed that this was the only way Rong Ning could bid farewell to her elder sister.
Rong Ning looked up at the sky, feeling as if this short day had lasted for a hundred years, and she was in great agony.
"Your Highness...we should go!" General Wang reminded him.
Rong Ning snapped out of her daze, exhaled a breath of stale air, and said, "Then let's go."
"Very well... This humble general will escort you back to Kangye City!"
Back to Kangye City?
No!
Rong Ning shook her head. "Take me to the camp!"
Upon hearing this, General Wang was overjoyed and quickly said, "Brothers, let's return to camp!"
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