"Changle …" Hua Tianxiang's eyes reddened. Of course, she did not want to be married off to the Northern Tribes. However, regardless of whether it was her father, mother, grandfather, or grandmother, they all knew that although the Emperor had said that Princess Ding would be fully responsible for this matter, if he truly wanted her to be married off, even Li 'er would be powerless. She only wanted the Prince Ding Mansion to bear the reputation of offending the Hua family. As a result, from the very beginning, neither her grandfather, grandmother, nor herself had any intention of speaking with Li 'er, only making things difficult for her.
"Why does Princess not want Tianxiang to be married off?"
Princess Changle bit her lip as she gazed at the two. After a long time, she hesitantly replied, "Imperial Mother said … that only princesses can be married off. However, we currently do not have a suitable princess. As a result, we have to choose someone else for the marriage. Imperial Mother said that these … are all matters of the imperial clan. I … this Princess is still young. Otherwise, this Princess will personally go for the marriage … with Cousin Xiangxiang gone, maternal grandmother, uncle, and aunt will be sad. Aunt will also cry in front of Imperial Mother … "Princess Changle spoke intermittently, but both of them understood. Princess Changle believed that Tianxiang was going to suffer in her place in the marriage. As a result, she impatiently came to beg Ye Li. With great difficulty, Princess Changle finished speaking. Gazing hopefully at her, she asked, "Princess Ding, can you not have Cousin Xiangxiang go for the marriage?"
Ye Li smiled faintly. Nodding her head, she replied, "I can. I promise you."
"Li 'er …" Hearing this, Hua Tianxiang stared blankly. Gently biting her red lips, she gazed at Ye Li. Her normally bright and beautiful eyes flickered with tears. She knew that Ye Li was in a difficult position. For the Emperor to hand over such an important matter to the Prince Ding Mansion, it appeared that he had great trust in the Prince Ding Mansion. In reality, he had pushed the Prince Ding Mansion to the heart of the struggle. Ye Li's easy acceptance of Princess Changle's request made Hua Tianxiang both happy and worried.
Ye Li reached out to grasp Hua Tianxiang's hand, which was tightly tugging at her sleeve, and lightly patted it. Smiling, she stated, "A person's heart is always somewhat biased. What's more, it's a matter of offending people anyway. Why can't I choose something that makes me feel better? "
Princess Changle did not understand what was so difficult about this matter. Cheerfully throwing herself into Ye Li's embrace, she smiled and said, "You really are a good person. This Princess likes you." Ye Li's elegant eyebrows rose. Smiling, she asked, "If I do not agree, Princess will not like me?" Princess Changle looked at Ye Li with an awkward expression. After struggling for a long time, she finally replied, "Imperial Uncle Ding said that you would agree. But … but even if you really don't agree, this princess won't blame you. Imperial Mother said … Imperial Mother said that no matter who you send, it's not your fault. Because … because this has nothing to do with you. " Not expecting the Empress to say such words, Ye Li stared blankly for a moment. Pinching Princess Changle's small face, she smiled and said, "Thank the Empress for me. The Empress was right, so no matter who was sent to the marriage, it was not the Princess's fault. Princess, you don't have to be too sad. " Princess Changle blinked her eyes. Hesitantly, she nodded her head and said, "If this Princess grows up, this Princess will personally go to the marriage."
Ye Li's impression of princesses and princesses of the imperial household was not very good. She did not expect that this little princess would not only be cute, but also have such thoughts. Kneading her small, tender face, Ye Li smiled and said, "The Empress and the Empress would not be willing to part with the Princess's marriage. Moreover … does the Princess know what a marriage is? Going to another country will not be as comfortable as staying in the Da Chu State. " Princess Changle bared her teeth at Ye Li. Grabbing the hand that was ravaging her face, she said in a muffled voice, "I know. Imperial Mother has told me that, as a princess, although I can enjoy glory, splendor, wealth, and rank, I cannot make my own decisions regarding marriage. Even Imperial Mother cannot. If, in the future, there is a need for a marriage and Imperial Father chooses Changle, Changle cannot cause trouble. This is because this is the responsibility of a princess. "
Hearing Princess Changle's words, Ye Li and Hua Tianxiang could only inwardly sigh.
The palace was not a good place to talk. Even if the three of them hid in a secluded area, it was inevitable that groups of palace maids and eunuchs would search for them. Ye Li pulled Princess Changle to her feet. "Since we have finished speaking, let's go out." Taking the initiative to go out was much better than being found by others. If the stately Imperial Consort of the Emperor and the little princess were to be seen hiding in the rock garden, she would lose all face. Naturally, Princess Changle also heard the shouts coming from afar. Her faintly elegant brows knitted together. "Imperial Mother will not always restrain me. These people are the most annoying. It's as if they are afraid that this princess will speak too much with them." Ye Li took the lead to descend from the rock garden. Turning her head, she carried Princess Changle down and then helped Hua Tianxiang descend.
Walking out and seeing the palace maids rushing towards them, Hua Tianxiang helplessly smiled and said, "It is not convenient for me to come and find you right now. Originally, I thought that we could talk. It seems that the palace is truly not a peaceful place to talk."
Ye Li smiled and replied, "What's so inconvenient about it? If you have the time, just come and find me." Thinking it over, Hua Tianxiang shook her head and said, "Forget it. I know that you don't have the time to play right now." Ye Li thought about how she had only been back for two or three days. She was truly too busy. Helplessly, she smiled and said, "It's been too long since I've been in the capital. I haven't even seen Older Sister Zheng 'er yet. " Hua Tianxiang curled her lips and said, "Sooner or later, you will be a family. Zheng 'er has been detained by her mother in preparation for her marriage. Even if you want to see her, you won't necessarily be able to." Sweeping her gaze over the palace maids who had almost arrived, Ye Li laughed softly and said, "If you weren't so picky, everything would have been fine if the marriage had been set early."
Hua Tianxiang stared blankly, her charming face immediately turning red. The palace maids who had been searching for Zheng 'er had already arrived. She could only glare hatefully at Ye Li, unable to say anything.
Returning to the pavilion, Imperial Concubine Yun and Wang Zhaorong were no longer there. The empress saw Hua Tianxiang's delicate face, which had yet to fade, and then looked at Princess Changle, who was winking at her. Understanding, she nodded towards Ye Li with some gratitude. Ye Li smiled faintly, pulling Princess Changle into the pavilion to sit down. Only Zhaoyang Princess, Zhaoren Princess, and Princess Ronghua remained in the pavilion. Although the other noble ladies wanted to plead for their daughters, they knew that the palace was not a place where one could do as they pleased. As such, they did not come forward to disturb them.
As soon as Ye Li sat down, she sensed two unfriendly gazes directed at her from across the pavilion. As always, Princess Zhaoren was picky and contemptuous, while Princess Ronghua glared at Ye Li with even more resentment than her mother's. Ye Li picked up the teacup that a palace maid had just brought over. Just as she lifted the lid, Qingyu, who was behind her, suddenly spoke, "Princess Consort, Princess Consort has overworked herself recently and is weak and cold. Sir Shen has instructed that Princess Consort should avoid green tea. " Ye Li's hand paused. Holding the teacup, she lightly inhaled. Regretfully, she sighed, "This is first-rate Longjing tea. It is a waste of Her Imperial Majesty's good tea." The empress's eyes flashed, a trace of coldness flitting across her brow. Smiling at Ye Li, she said, "This Longjing tea is indeed good. However, the body is still more important. If you like it, I can have someone send some to the Prince Ding Mansion. "
Ye Li was not polite. Smiling, she replied, "Then, many thanks to Her Imperial Majesty. Imperial Majesty, please do not blame me for being greedy. "
Princess Changle sat in Ye Li's embrace. Blinking her clear eyes, she stood up and said, "Imperial Mother, Changle is going to practice calligraphy."
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