General Wang raised his eyelids, his eyes gleaming as he looked at Rong Ning, and asked urgently, "Does Your Highness mean to...?"
He stopped there, but the unspoken meaning was clear—was His Highness going to start a fight?
But he dared not utter the word.
After all, Rong Ning led them to chase the Da Jing army into a sorry state. If the fighting continues, it's really hard to say who will win or lose.
In truth, these men still longed to continue fighting, but the imperial court later ordered a withdrawal and decided to negotiate peace, leaving these frontline soldiers with no choice.
Rong Ning knew what he was thinking, but no matter how crazy she was, she couldn't be a sinner against the Southern Dynasty.
She coldly replied, "Alright... stop thinking about useless things! Hurry up and prepare my armor and battle robes."
After saying that, he gently flicked his whip and walked towards Rong Yang's carriage.
Rong Ning's voice brought General Wang back to reality. He sighed deeply, accepted the order, and left.
Having just made quite a commotion, Rong Yang, who was inside the carriage, heard it and asked A Ye what was going on.
A-Ye answered truthfully, "Your Highness, Princess Ningding has arrived."
Rong Yang was startled and subconsciously asked, "What? A Ning is here? Why is she here...?"
Halfway through her sentence, Rong Yang realized that A Ying hadn't done as she had said.
A sense of anticipation welled up deep inside me.
Although reason told her that Rong Ning should absolutely not be here.
But emotionally, she couldn't suppress her surprise and joy.
After all, Rong Ning was a very special person to Rong Yang.
She lifted the carriage curtain, her gaze fixed on the figure riding a horse alongside the carriage.
“A-Ning…”
She called out softly, her voice filled with a multitude of indescribable emotions.
Rong Ning gave her a reassuring smile and said gently, "Sister... you're really heartless. You saw through my scheme but didn't tell me, watching me struggle for so long. You let me mess around aimlessly, and now you're going to send me away without a word."
But sister, have you ever thought that if I don't catch up with you today, I'll go crazy...?
Rong Yang was speechless for a moment. She knew the consequences, but she had no other choice.
The Muyang River was already in sight, and officials and soldiers from Dajing were eagerly waiting on the opposite bank.
Rong Yang sighed, "A Ning... no matter what you do now, it won't change the fact that I'm going to be married off. Don't do anything useless and make things difficult for everyone. I'm begging you."
Her tone was full of pleading, which made Rong Ning's heart ache.
Rong Ning remained silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter. Her laughter was crisp and unrestrained, like flowers blooming on branches in spring, refreshing and delightful.
Her eyes were as bright as stars, shining with unwavering determination.
Rong Ning smiled and said, "This is the first time my sister has asked me for something like this. How could I bear to refuse? I'll agree."
Rong Yang frowned, a sense of foreboding rising within her. She looked at Rong Ning, trying to find the answer in her expression.
However, Rong Ning's smile grew even brighter, making it impossible for anyone to discern her true intentions.
Just then, Rong Ning's gaze passed over Rong Yang and landed on the Mu Yang River in the distance.
A cold glint flashed in her eyes, as if she were planning something.
Rong Yang followed her gaze and saw that the Muyang River was surging and the current was rapid.
“Sister…” she began, “Sister, you once asked me what my wish was in this life.”
At that time, I told my older sister that I had no wishes because I didn't lack anything.
But now, my lifelong wish is for the Southern Dynasty to be peaceful and prosperous, and for its people to be strong. I want the Southern Dynasty's army to be able to withstand the pressure from the Great Jing Dynasty.
Only in this way... can my elder sister rest easy in Dajing!
Her words, each one distinct and clear, reached Rong Yang's ears, leaving her stunned.
At this moment, General Wang rode up and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the armor has been delivered to you."
"Um…"
Rong Ning took it, quickly and neatly put it on on the horse, donned the battle robe, and exuded a chilling killing intent from the inside out.
Rong Yang looked at her, and could already imagine her sister fighting bravely on the battlefield.
Rong Ning said, "General Wang, go and tell our ministers that I will accompany Princess Zhaoqing across the Muyang River and personally... deliver Princess Zhaoqing to Da Jing."
If anyone objects because I am a woman and have no official rank, drag me away and give me twenty strokes of the military rod.
The Southern Dynasties only recognized Princess Ningding, not the Northern General.
But the people of Dajing were different. They might not know about Princess Ningding of the Southern Dynasty, but they could not forget the young general who had dealt them a heavy blow.
According to the rules, the Southern Dynasty's army could not cross the Muyang River. All the soldiers lined up on the south bank of the river, silently confronting the Great Jing army on the opposite bank.
Xuan Zhengnan was in charge of the escort mission in Dajing. He and Rong Ning were old acquaintances.
Xuan Zhengnan had spent his life on the battlefield and had suffered losses, but the losses he suffered with Rong Ning were the greatest.
Rong Ning, riding a horse and wearing armor, rode alongside Rong Yang's carriage, clearly showing no intention of stopping. The person behind her was obviously displeased and wanted to reprimand her, but Xuan Zheng Nan raised his hand to stop him.
He watched as Rong Ning and the carriage stepped into the territory of Dajing.
Oh no... this used to be the territory of the Southern Dynasty.
Xuan Zhengnan's lips curled up slightly as he rode forward and proclaimed loudly, "I am the Duke of Qingguo of the Great Jing Dynasty, and I have come by order of the Emperor to welcome the Southern Dynasty's princess for a marriage alliance."
According to custom, Your Highness should change to the carriage prepared for you by the Grand Master, please…
As soon as he finished speaking, a woman dressed as a palace lady stepped forward and stood on either side of Rong Yang's carriage, saying, "Please move, Princess."
Rong Yang remained silent inside the carriage. They called it the rule, but no one had ever told her about this rule.
This was clearly a small show of force.
But given the current situation, there was nothing she could do.
Take a deep breath and prepare to get up…
"etc…"
Rong Ning dismounted and reached out her hand to the carriage, saying gently, "Sister... let me help you down."
Rong Yang paused for a moment, then felt relieved. She reached out and put her hand on Rong Ning's, and slowly got off the carriage.
The heavy and elaborate crown and robes made movement difficult, but they also gave off a solemn and unapproachable aura. In addition, Rong Yang herself was a beauty of unparalleled beauty. Even though her face was now covered by a veil and she could not see clearly, it did not stop her from attracting everyone's attention.
The Grand Jing official who was waiting nearby was the first to react and tried to step forward to take Rong Yang, but was blocked by Rong Ning.
Rong Ning sneered, took Rong Yang's hand and stood side by side, her sharp eyes looking at Xuan Zhengnan. Gathering her inner strength, she said, word by word, neither humble nor arrogant, "I am Princess Ningding of the Southern Dynasty. Today, on behalf of my monarch, I hand over the most brilliant pearl of the Southern Dynasty to your country to establish a friendly relationship between our two families. I hope your country will cherish and value it."
I hereby swear that if my esteemed Princess Zhaoqing suffers even the slightest mishap in your country…
"I will surely punish you all... No! Die! No! End!"
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