Before the Xie family fell, he was a favored son of heaven, carefree and able to live like a child. But after the Xie family was destroyed, he became a prince consort and followed them to the Northern Border, Rong Ning basically ignored him.
In the Northern Territory, simply having the title of imperial consort doesn't get you anywhere, which forces Xie Chong to become more and more like an adult.
After seeing Luo Chuan to the door, he said, "I've had a carriage prepared to take you home. Get some rest, we'll set off tomorrow morning!"
"good!"
After watching Luo Chuan get into the carriage, Rong Ning turned back, only then noticing that Xie Chong was still standing under the eaves.
"What are you doing..." Rong Ning said angrily, and quickly walked over to tie his loose cloak. "It's chilly at night. You've been drinking and you're standing here in the cold wind. You'll easily get sick."
Xie Chong sensed that something was wrong with her and was somewhat at a loss. He could only say in a pitiful voice, "I'm sorry... Your Highness, I... I'm just used to waiting for you to come back... I..."
Rong Ning was always one to respond to gentle persuasion but not harsh words. His pitiful appearance made it difficult for her to say anything harsh. She rubbed her temples and said helplessly, "It's my fault, it's my fault... I used the wrong tone, it's my fault, okay? Don't look like you're about to cry from my scolding."
"Your Highness..."
“Call me A-Ning!” Rong Ning interrupted him, “You’ve been calling me that all night, why are you suddenly stopping!”
Xie Chong felt a little dizzy, steadied himself, and obediently called out, "A-Ning..."
"Let's go back..." Rong Ning raised her chin. "I'm going to Da Jing with the envoy delegation first thing tomorrow morning. I need to sleep!"
Hearing this, Xie Chong felt wronged again, "A Ning...you're going away for a month or so. Can you take me with you? Otherwise, I'll have to live alone in this empty mansion again."
"No...you've had too much to drink. I'll take you back to your room to lie down."
Rong Ning refused without hesitation, then helped him to his room, put him on the bed, instructed the servant to take good care of him, and then left.
The next morning, when Rong Ning went out, Xie Chong was already waiting for her.
Rong Ning raised an eyebrow, "Why are you up so early?"
"For you..."
"Why would you send me? It's not like I don't know the way," Rong Ning sighed. "Just stay in the manor and don't cause any trouble!"
After saying that, she strode out the door. Xie Chong didn't even get a word out before Rong Ning leaped onto her horse and galloped away.
“A-Ning…”
"Be careful on the road!"
"Take good care of yourself!"
Xie Chong shouted...
"knew..."
Rong Ning's echo drifted in the morning sunlight and reached Xie Chong's ears.
The delegation was already at the city gate, and the officials of Kangye City, led by Chu Pingfeng, came to see them off.
When Rong Ning saw Chu Pingfeng, she thought of Xie Chong, so she dismounted, pulled him aside, and whispered, "Lord Chu, your government office is always very busy and short-staffed. If you really can't handle everything, you can call Xie Chong over to help. He is, after all, the eldest son of the Xie family, who has been properly raised, and can be considered both scholarly and martial. It's a waste to leave him idle all day!"
The main thing is to have something to do so he won't be bored and won't have to spend his days pitifully either holed up in the mansion or wandering around Kangye City like a lost soul!
Chu Pingfeng knew, of course, that Xie Chong was no fool, but he still hesitated. "Your Highness, the Imperial Son-in-Law is of such high status. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to have him work in the government office?"
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but it mainly depends on Xie Chong's wishes. If he's willing, let him do it; if he's not, then forget it!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Pingfeng instantly understood and said, "Your Highness, I know what to do!"
“Hmm…” Rong Ning nodded.
The delegation was ready to depart. Rong Ning mounted her horse and rode alongside Luo Chuan to lead the way.
After walking for half a day, we arrived at the banks of the Muyang River.
The rainy season has just begun, and the Muyang River is still flowing gently and slowly. Once you cross the Muyang River, you can see the Da Jingjun waiting on the other side.
"Luochuan, the last time I crossed the Muyang River, I personally handed my elder sister over to Dajing!"
“I know…” Luo Chuan’s voice was somewhat deep, “The last time I crossed the Muyang River was a few years ago, when I accompanied His Majesty to Qingcheng for inspection!”
In the blink of an eye, the area north of the Muyang River was lost, and their princess perished there.
Things have changed, but people are no longer here!
Both men remained silent for a while before riding across the bridge, leading the Southern Dynasty delegation across the Muyang River.
Once you cross this bridge, you'll be in the Dajing area.
The leading general of Dajing rode forward, showed his token, and said in a gentle and polite manner, "I am Xuan Xunchuan, the heir apparent of the Prince of Yan of Dajing and the Grand Marshal of the Southern Border. I have been ordered by His Majesty to escort the Southern Dynasty delegation north to the capital of Dajing."
Rong Ning knew that in the Battle of Muyang River, he and another general, Du Hui, burned all of Xuan Xunchuan's provisions and weapons right under their noses in the territory of the Southern Dynasty. After being wounded and missing, he was rescued by the people of Dajing right under their noses.
Even after all this time, Rong Ning still feels humiliated whenever she thinks about it!
After the battle, Xuan Xunchuan's father, Xuan Zhengnan, returned to the capital of Dajing and was enfeoffed as the Prince of Yan. Afterwards, he retired from the army and lived a peaceful old age. Xuan Xunchuan succeeded his father and took command of the troops of the twenty-five prefectures and counties in the southern part of Dajing.
In a world dominated by powerful clans, the Xuan family truly held a high position and wielded great power.
Xuan Xunchuan, like his father, looks refined and gentle, but when it comes to fighting, he is shameless and resorts to dirty tricks.
Rong Ning glanced at it, took out her token, and slowly said, "I am Princess Ningding of the Southern Dynasty and Rong Ning, the Grand Marshal of the Northern Border. I am here by order of the Emperor to escort our delegation north to the capital of Dajing!"
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