in2ebook Chapter 467: The Eve of the Wedding (2)
Chapter 467: The Eve of the Wedding (2)
But Xing Luo also knew very well that wanting a true heart was the most difficult thing in the world. She just felt sad. Were all the things that happened before just perfunctory words from Tang Yi to her?
"Report..."
At this moment, a guard came running from the front hall, as if he had something important to report.
Prince Kang hurriedly summoned him in, and the guard reported, "Your Highness and Princess, there is a man outside the palace claiming to be His Royal Highness the Prince of Yan from the Canghe Kingdom. He said he has been ordered to come to Dong Tang to welcome their eldest prince's consort."
Prince Kang and Madam Luo looked at each other in bewilderment. What was going on? Even if Cang and Prince Yan had arrived in Dong Tang, they could have simply sent the Ministry of Rites to greet them. Why had they found their way here?
Prince Kang was about to refuse when Princess Xingluo spoke up, "Father, don't chase him away yet. I've heard the Crown Prince mention this man before. I heard he has some connection with the Saint. Since he dared to come to the palace alone, I'm afraid he has something important to tell us. We might as well call him in and ask him about it."
Prince Kang thought about it and decided to listen to his daughter. He then ordered someone to bring in the man who claimed to be the King of Yan.
Soon, a man with an imposing bearing appeared in the sight of Prince Kang and others. He was wearing a long brocade robe with purple edges and thin tassels made of silk ribbons of the same color around his waist. A giant python was faintly visible under the robe, and he looked extraordinary.
A face that looked like an engraving seemed a little thin but very energetic, with the corners of his eyes slightly raised, and a pair of thin lips under the high nose bridge as red as blood, making people think of the word "monster"!
The names of Cang and King Yan are household names in Dong Tang. In his early years, he was the God of War, and later he became a romantic prince. After the previous battle, he regained the title of God of War. However, when Prince Kang and others saw Murong Yanhui with their own eyes, they still couldn't believe that such a banished immortal-like figure could be the decisive and murderous "God of War".
As expected, you can’t judge a person by his appearance, such as the Crown Prince of Dong Tang and the King of Yan in front of him.
Murong Yanhui's gaze swept across the faces of the people in the hall, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. "According to etiquette, I am also a junior. I should call you uncle. Prince Kang is polite."
"Your Highness is too polite. Your Highness is the Prince Canghe. I am just a small prince. How can I be worthy of the title of uncle? Come, serve tea."
Soon a servant came with the best tea. Murong Yanhui was not polite and bowed to Luo politely but distantly before sitting down.
Prince Kang was the first to break the silence. "I wonder what brings the Prince of Yan all the way here?"
Murong Yanhui stroked the delicate teacup with his slender fingers. "I have lost a treasure more precious than my life. I happened to hear that your country's crown prince stole it, so I came all the way here to claim it."
"Oh? I wonder what is so precious?"
Murong Yanhui's gaze softened. "Well, I don't need to tell you, I believe you all already know. I heard that strange phenomena have been occurring frequently in the Dong Tang Palace recently. I'm afraid it's related to this precious treasure of mine."
Princess Xingluo suddenly interrupted, "Your Highness, are you talking about Miss Yu Qingli?"
Hearing Yu Qingli's name, Murong Yanhui's heart moved, and his grip on the teacup tightened. However, his expression remained impassive, and his gaze lingered on Princess Xingluo's face for a moment. "This must be the prince's beloved daughter, the future Crown Princess, right? She is indeed dignified, elegant, virtuous, and respectful. The Crown Prince already has such a treasure, but he doesn't know how to cherish it. What a waste."
Princess Xingluo blushed upon hearing this, and then felt a little disappointed. Even a stranger who had just met her could see her good qualities, but Tang Yi turned a blind eye to it, which really made her heartbroken.
Luo frowned in dissatisfaction. She had heard of the Yan Wang's reputation as a playboy. He was indeed frivolous. She couldn't help but say, "Xingluo, you should go back first. I will come to see you tomorrow."
Xing Luo stood up and saluted, preparing to leave, but Murong Yan called back, "Princess, please stay! My visit today is also closely related to you, Princess. It's not too late for you to listen before you leave."
Princess Xingluo paused. She vaguely guessed Murong Yanhui's intention and hesitated whether to stay.
"Don't you, Princess, want to take control of your own destiny?"
"What do you mean by that?" Prince Kang was puzzled. "Does it mean that by listening to you, my daughter's fate can be decided by herself?"
Murong Yanhui smiled mysteriously, "As for the answer to this question, Your Majesty, why don't you listen to my next plan and then make your own judgment?"
Upon hearing this, Princess Xingluo returned to her seat. She felt that she should stay. Perhaps it was really as Prince Canghe said, that she should control her own destiny.
The moment she saw Murong Yanhui, Princess Xingluo had a feeling in her heart that this was indeed a man worthy of love. No wonder Yu Qingli would follow him into the military camp regardless of her status, and even put herself in danger for him by entering the enemy camp.
If she didn't have Tang Yi in her heart, she might have fallen for a man like this.
"King Yan, what exactly do you think? Don't keep me in suspense. Tell me as soon as possible."
"It's actually very simple. Since the Crown Prince is going to marry the Saint, why can't Princess Xingluo propose a joint wedding?"
"Marry them together? Do you mean to let the prince marry two people in one day?"
"Indeed, there were Ehuang and Nvying in ancient times, so surely the Crown Prince of Dongtang can emulate them today? Furthermore, one is the destined Saint, and the other is his fiancée, who has been engaged for many years. Could it be that just because of the marriage to the Saint, the royal family can go back on their word and take away Princess Xingluo's position as principal wife?"
Prince Kang remained silent. What the Prince of Yan said was exactly what he was thinking. Even if she could not serve the prince alone, she should at least keep her position as the principal wife.
Upon hearing this, Princess Xingluo said, "That being said, the marriage between the Saint and the Crown Prince has already been finalized, and His Majesty may not be willing to re-issue the decree."
Murong Yanhui sneered and said, "The marriage between the Saint and the Crown Prince was never legitimate. It was just a few words of nonsense said by some mountain Taoist priest and it was arbitrarily arranged. If that's the case, what do you have to worry about, Princess?"
"What the Prince of Yan said makes sense, Xing'er. This is a good opportunity. You and the Crown Prince have been engaged for many years. It's time to find a chance to get married. Otherwise, there will be more and more concubines in the harem, and there won't even be a shadow of a woman in the main seat. Isn't that too unreasonable?"
Luo's words made Prince Kang think this was feasible. "I wonder what your Highness's purpose is in coming to the palace and coming up with such an idea for Xing Luo?"
"I've said this from the beginning. My motive is, of course, to recover my treasures. But your Highness, rest assured, even if this matter is exposed, it has nothing to do with your family. All I want is a grand wedding. The more people and the grander the ceremony, the easier it will be for me to handle my affairs."
"The prince wants to snatch the bride..."
"How can you say it's a bride kidnapping? She's mine. I'm just returning the Crown Prince of Dong Tang to her rightful owner, returning the jade intact to Zhao."
Murong Yan's smile was evil and charming, but the coldness in her eyes made people shudder.
Prince Kang and Madam Luo exchanged a glance, and Madam Luo asked, "Prince Yan, aren't you worried that we'll tell the Crown Prince about what you've said, and have you arrested?"
"Hahaha..." Murong Yanhui laughed. "Would you do that? At least I don't think you would do that even for your daughter. You are all very aware of Princess Xingluo's current situation. If the Saint Girl really becomes the princess, how will Princess Xingluo cope with it? Although I don't know you, I have heard that you have always doted on the princess. A treasure that you hold in your heart is being so carelessly abused. I think even if the other party is a member of the royal family, it would be unbearable, right?"
Prince Kang sighed with emotion, "It seems that Prince Yan had made a lot of preparations before coming here."
"Of course. Without this little ability, how could I possibly take back my treasure?"
"In that case, we can say that we have a pleasant cooperation!"
"Happy cooperation!"
Murong Yanhui curled her lips and smiled lightly, captivating everyone.
At this time, in the Dongtang Palace, a man dressed as a guard quietly passed through the numerous palace gates and walked towards the Feifeng Palace. His footsteps were light and he looked like a martial artist. When the guards patrolling the palace came over, he jumped onto the nearby wall and hid his body with the help of tall trees. This man was Changkong, the guard beside Murong Yanhui.
After the guards left, two eunuchs walked over carrying food boxes.
One of the eunuchs asked, "What's in your food box? Why does it smell so good?"
"This is Su Xin Zhai's assorted wontons. I heard that people who want to eat it have to make a reservation several days in advance."
"Whose lady is this for?"
"Who else could it be? Don't you know who is the most favored person in the palace right now? Isn't it the Saint who was brought up from the bottom of the water by the giant python that day?"
"So it's that person. Of course I know this. Now everyone in the palace dotes on this saint! But I heard that this person is no ordinary person. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and everyone in the palace are trying to find a way to keep her here!"
"..."
The two of them talked as they walked towards the Feifeng Palace.
Changkong jumped down from the tree and followed the two eunuchs quietly forward. He was wondering where the Feifeng Palace was, and now it was just the right time.
The Feifeng Palace was heavily guarded. When the two eunuchs walked into the palace carrying food boxes, Yu Qingli was writing. She held her breath and concentrated, and her pen moved like the wind. She quickly wrote the word "Jing" on the rice paper.
Seeing someone coming in, Yu Qingli put down the brush in her hand, and Xiluo quickly took a clean towel to wash her hands.
"Your Highness, the Crown Prince has specially ordered the servants to bring you some food from Su Xin Zhai, saying that you can try it."
"I understand. Let's put it aside for now."
Yu Qingli spoke nonchalantly. Ever since her identity changed, Tang Yi's attitude towards her seemed to have changed as well. He used to be indifferent but now he is extremely attentive. It's really funny.