jdhmnovel Chapter 409 A ring as a token of love
Chapter 409 A ring as a token of love
Whenever this matter is mentioned, Zhao Xuan is overwhelmed with worries and looks distressed.
"You've put it so clearly, how could I possibly deny it? How could I dare to deny it?"
"Stop talking in such a sarcastic way, I'm just stating the facts."
Yingyang stared intently into Zhao Xuan's eyes.
"Okay, okay! I'll take responsibility, I promise, alright? Just tell me what's wrong!"
Zhao Xuan, having given up all hope, simply shrugged and said...
Instead of speaking directly, Ying Yang solemnly told Zhao Xuan about another matter.
"I heard from Consort Shu that there are quite a few noble ladies who are willing to marry into the imperial family. His Majesty also attaches great importance to this matter. A few days ago, he even put all the noble ladies through a unified examination, just like selecting the top scholar in the imperial examination."
Weren't you there when this happened?
Zhao Xuan was puzzled as to why Ying Yang had brought up the matter again, and asked him a question.
"Don't interrupt, let me finish what I have to say."
Yingyang looked somewhat sullen, glared at Zhao Xuan, and then continued speaking.
"After much difficulty, the top three were finally selected, but when His Majesty saw their exam papers, his face was extremely grim. But there was nothing he could do. There are not many noble ladies who are knowledgeable in astronomy, geography, farming, and other such matters. Recently, several teachers have been hired to give them lessons, which can be considered a last-minute cram session."
"I roughly know what you're talking about. Consort Shu is also one of the teachers, responsible for teaching those three noble ladies court etiquette."
Zhao Xuan really didn't understand what the point of teaching them court etiquette was.
Does marrying into a Rongdi tribe require the court etiquette of the Xia state?
Teaching them how to manage their husbands is more appropriate!
It seems that the Emperor was afraid that the Consort would cause trouble again when she had nothing to do, so he specially assigned this task to her!
Zhao Xuan was secretly grumbling to herself when she heard Ying Yang start nagging again.
"His Majesty values this marriage alliance highly, believing it to be a double-edged sword for both the Xia Kingdom and the Rongdi tribes."
Choosing the right person for the marriage alliance will not only promote relations between the Xia state and the Rongdi tribes and ensure long-term peace and stability in the northern border, but will also truly help our Rongdi people to leverage their strengths and avoid their weaknesses, so that they can live a better life.
But if you choose the wrong one, it will backfire! Do you understand what I mean?
"I understand, I completely understand, so what?"
Zhao Xuan's stomach was growling with hunger, but she had no choice but to keep quiet and appease Ying Yang, since she had promised to find him a good wife.
You reap what you sow!
"I am determined to have Miss Qin. Miss Qin is also the most suitable person to be the queen of my Rongdi tribe. I don't know how much she likes me, but at least she doesn't dislike me. I believe that in the future, I will make her like me step by step!"
As Ying Yang spoke, he clenched his fist and shook it very seriously at Zhao Xuan.
"Alright, I understand your intentions. You want me to tell Yun'er these things?"
Zhao Xuan wondered what Ying Yang's intention was in calling her aside and saying those things.
"not completely……"
Ying Yang suddenly became serious, took out a small and exquisite round brocade box from his pocket, and stuffed it into Zhao Xuan's hand.
"This contains a ring that has always symbolized the authority of the queens of the Rongdi tribes. There is only one of its kind in the world. Please give it to Miss Qin. My mind is made up. I will marry no one but Miss Qin in this lifetime!"
Zhao Xuan looked at the brocade box in her hand, then at Ying Yang, and seemed rather troubled.
"This...this seems like a secret transaction, isn't that inappropriate?"
"Therefore, I did not hand it to Miss Qin myself, but asked you, Princess Consort, to pass it on!"
Ying Yang spoke with conviction.
Zhao Xuan muttered to herself, "You want to hand it over to Yun'er directly, but do you even have the chance?"
Aunt Lan is currently keeping a close watch on Yun'er, so even if you wanted to, you wouldn't dare to sneak into the General's mansion at night, would you?
Besides, if you ask me to help you pass on a token that belongs to you, isn't that considered a private exchange?
This is practically taking the blame for something that has been done to them!
I can’t get rid of it!
"In that case, I can only guarantee that I will personally hand this ring to Yun'er, but whether Yun'er accepts it or not is not up to me. If she refuses to accept it and returns it to you, don't blame me for not being able to help!"
Zhao Xuan quickly laid out the unpleasant truth upfront, but she was secretly plotting something.
She'll make a show of going to the General's Mansion tomorrow, then return the ring directly to Yingyang without telling Qin Chuyun anything about it!
If the two of them get married in the future, the ring will naturally remain on Yun'er's hand; if they don't, Yun'er will not feel any burden.
Yingyang stared into Zhao Xuan's eyes for a moment, making Zhao Xuan feel a little uneasy.
"You guarantee you'll personally deliver the ring to Miss Qin?"
Zhao Xuan, her little scheme exposed, gave a sneer, her bravado masking her inner weakness.
"What?! You think I'd keep your precious ring for myself? What treasures doesn't our Prince Xian's Mansion have? Why would we be missing your ring?"
"you swear!"
Yingyang persisted, still intently staring into Zhao Xuan's eyes.
Zhao Xuan subconsciously avoided Ying Yang's gaze and turned her head to one side.
"What? I have to swear an oath to deliver a ring to you? Don't you trust me, Zhao Xuan, or the virtuous princess consort of the Great Xia Kingdom? If you're going to do this, I'm not helping you with this favor!"
Zhao Xuan grumbled impatiently and was about to return the brocade box to Ying Yang when Ying Yang grabbed her wrist.
“Your Highness, I am deeply grateful and trust you completely! If Miss Qin accepts the ring, all will be well; if she does not…”
Ying Yang hesitated for a moment, and Zhao Xuan blurted out.
"What will you do if she refuses to accept it?"
A hint of desolation flashed in Yingyang's eyes, and he gave a bitter laugh.
"If she doesn't accept it, please keep the ring safe for me, Your Highness, and return it to me when we meet again."
In fact, Ying Yang did this out of necessity. He couldn't do anything without seeing Qin Chuyun, and he had to set off back to the Rongdi tribe early the next morning.
He could tell that Wu Yulan and Zhao Xuan had a deep relationship. The only person who could deliver the token to Qin Chuyun to the General without arousing Wu Yulan's suspicion was Princess Zhao Xuan.
"Alright, alright, I promise you."
Zhao Xuan sighed inwardly. Bearing the title of Princess Consort of the Virtuous Prince, and having the special function of delivering messages for others, she was truly impressed!
However, since we are here, we should make the best of it.
Afterwards, Zhao Xuan and Gu Zhanghua enjoyed a delicious meal until she was so full that she didn't want to eat roast duck for a year. Only then did Gu Zhanghua shower her with compliments, saying it was free.
It's simply wishing Yingyang a smooth journey and all his wishes come true.
Only then did he stroll back to the Prince Xian's residence with Gu Zhanghua.
Then he quickly sent someone to the General's Mansion to inform Wu Yulan that he would visit Wu Yulan and Qin Chuyun at the General's Mansion the next afternoon and have dinner with them.
Zhao Xuan told Gu Zhanghua about the ring, but Gu Zhanghua advised against Zhao Xuan making decisions on her own.
"Don't interfere in the matter between Yingyang and Yunmei. The ring has been delivered. Should Yunmei accept it or not? Let her make her own decision. After all, this concerns her marriage and happiness for the rest of her life."
“I’m just worried that Yun’er will be caught in a dilemma – accepting the gift or not. If she accepts it, it means she has feelings for Yingyang, but what if Uncle Qin doesn’t agree to their marriage? And if she doesn’t accept it…”
"Alright, alright, stop overthinking! We'll see tomorrow!"
Gu Zhanghua reached out and rubbed Zhao Xuan's furrowed brows.
"Everyone has their own destiny. Do you remember what I told you? Mind your own business and don't try to save others!"