sbdcsierra Chapter 271 He will bestow a marriage upon Ayao
Chapter 271 He will bestow a marriage upon Ayao
Helian Jue turned to look at Sheng Junyao.
They had met.
The northwest region where Sheng Junyao was stationed mainly faced nomadic tribes from the northwest. These countless tribes not only harassed Da Zhao, but also roamed the borders of Bei Yan, attempting to plunder. However, Bei Yan has always been militarily strong and has always been ruthless in dealing with these nomadic tribes. Once captured, they would become slaves. Bei Yan's slave market was prosperous, thanks in large part to the harassment of these nomadic tribes.
However, ever since Sheng Junyao started the trade market in the Northwest, those nomadic tribes that only knew how to plunder have finally grown smarter. Bartering has almost satisfied most of their plundering needs without harming their people. As a result, more and more nomadic tribes have begun to travel thousands of miles to the trade market in the Northwest to exchange goods.
As a result, the slave market in Northern Yan became more and more sluggish year by year. Slaves that used to be worthless were now being sold at a price. The emperor of Northern Yan was very dissatisfied with this. Helian Jue sent people disguised as tribes to cause trouble several times, but they did not gain any advantage.
The two engaged in several covert battles, each suffering injuries, which only fueled Helian's growing ambition to devour the increasingly lucrative Northwest.
However, the biggest obstacle was Sheng Junyao.
Helian Jue therefore had very mixed feelings about Sheng Junyao, admiring him while also being wary of him.
Their previous farewells had always been brief encounters on the desolate plains; this was the first time they were so close, face to face. Helian Jue's eyes quickly hardened with amusement.
"General Sheng, I have always wanted to find an opportunity to get to know you. It is fate that we have met by chance in the capital of Dazhao. I wonder if you would do me the honor of having a chat with me?"
“I apologize, Your Highness should know that as a border general, I am most averse to private meetings with foreign envoys. I fear I would disappoint Your Highness’s kindness. However, the residence is still in mourning and cannot receive guests. Your Highness, please proceed as you see fit.” Sheng Junyao refused again, then said to Lu Yangyang.
"Yangyang, you go in first."
Lu Yangyang hurriedly pulled Li into the courtyard, and Sheng Junyao closed the door expressionlessly in front of Helian Jue.
Helian Jue stared at the closed gate, then suddenly chuckled, “Sheng Junyao, Princess Liduan, interesting. It seems this trip was worthwhile.”
……
After entering the house, no one mentioned that Helian Jue had just come. However, there were only three days left until the Emperor's birthday celebration. If they didn't find a way to resolve the situation, His Majesty would issue an imperial decree to grant them the marriage, and there would be no room for maneuver.
After Sheng Junyao left, Lu Yangyang thought for a moment and then said to Li Duan, "Little Li, regarding the marriage alliance, my brother and I will think of another way. Please don't act impulsively. We will all be with you."
Li Duan nodded obediently, "I know, don't worry about me. There will always be a way. You've been with me for days and you're exhausted. Go back and rest. I want to get some sleep too. Don't worry, I won't do anything foolish. My mother told me that no matter what difficulties we encounter, surviving is the most important thing."
As she said this, her eyes reddened again, and her voice choked up: "Although she didn't do it herself, I will listen to her. From childhood to adulthood, for everything I can't understand, as long as I think about what she said, I'm sure I'm right."
Seeing that she had cheered up, Lu Yangyang gently hugged her. She believed it, because what the princess gave Xiaoli was never just superficial protection, but inner strength.
Because of these strengths, she was able to escape danger and turn misfortune into good fortune time and time again when she encountered perilous situations.
So this time, it will definitely work too.
“The Princess is right. Survival is the most important thing. So let’s make a promise. No matter what difficulties we encounter in the future, we must survive,” Lu Yangyang said, looking into her eyes.
Li Duan nodded, raised her finger, and Lu Yangyang hooked her finger around it.
Neither of them said anything more, but they both understood what the other meant.
The road ahead is unknown, but we must move forward bravely.
……
Lu Yangyang left Li Duan's room, intending to go find Sheng Junyao, but upon hearing from the people in the manor that her elder brother had gone out on business, she had no choice but to return to the Princess's manor first.
As soon as she entered, Granny Shen told her that His Highness the Crown Prince had arrived.
Lu Yangyang hurriedly ran back to her own courtyard.
Last night was rushed, and she didn't have time to ask many questions. The Crown Prince must know this, which is why he came early this morning.
"Your Highness," Lu Yangyang called out, walking quickly over and looking at him anxiously, then asked, "How is Young Master Ming?"
"He went to his aunt's funeral today. He was arranged to be in the funeral procession. Once the funeral is over, he will be sent out of the capital. My men will escort him south to find a safe place to stay. Once things are settled, he can return to Lord Bo's hometown." Seeing that she was sweating profusely, the Crown Prince paused, took out a handkerchief, and handed it to her.
Lu Yangyang took it without thinking, quickly wiped her sweat, and finally breathed a sigh of relief as she clutched the handkerchief in her hand.
Then I told him about Mingruo's poisoning: "I hadn't mentioned this to anyone except my master before. He must have suffered a lot over the years."
She was angry at Mingruo last night because he only saw the surface and took his anger out on the Crown Prince, the Eldest Princess, everyone, and even himself, showing no regard for his own life. He had suffered so much to survive, only to be burdened by fate. She had no right to be angry with him; she simply couldn't bear to see him give up like this.
There is hope as long as people are alive.
Moreover... it's not hard to guess that the poison in Mingruo's body is most likely related to the emperor.
She didn't know how to tell these things to the Crown Prince. She knew he understood, but the one sitting on the throne was his father, the culprit behind Mingruo's tragedy. Otherwise, at least Mingruo would have grown up by the Princess's side, would have received all of the Princess's love, and would have had a wonderful mother.
“I know. After I took him away from the prison that day, I had someone check his pulse,” the Crown Prince replied.
He also knew that Lu Yangyang had guessed something, but that was just the tip of the iceberg.
The more you know about certain things, the more you realize how little you actually know.
Lu Yangyang glanced at the Crown Prince, and the two of them understood each other without saying a word. There were some things that could not be said now.
"Your Highness, is there any way to arrange Xiaoli's marriage?" Lu Yangyang briefly put aside Mingruo's matter, hoping that everything would go smoothly for Mingruo after she left the capital.
“Yes, there are two ways,” the Crown Prince said, knowing she would ask, as he had come today specifically to discuss this matter with her. “The first way is for Ryūden to commit suicide, then live in anonymity, far from the capital, and never return.”
"Won't Your Majesty have any doubts?" Lu Yangyang asked in surprise.
“There’s no doubt about it. The whole thing was made to get him to spare Li Duan’s life. He won’t pursue it.” The Crown Prince looked at Lu Yangyang, his brows furrowing slightly. “But if we use this method, he will bestow a marriage upon A Yao, and she cannot refuse.”