Ye Li reached out and patted her. Smiling faintly, she replied, "What do you think Prince Ding is like? Always domineering and unhindered? Everyone has to live their lives. In private, they are naturally more casual. As for you, I have never had the opportunity to properly chat with you. No princes have come to attend Princess Anxi's wedding. What is a princess like you doing here? "
The smile on Princess Changle's face gradually faded. Smiling faintly, she replied, "Naturally, it is Imperial Father who has ordered me to represent the imperial household in attending the wedding of the Princess of Nanzhao."
Ye Li lightly snorted. In a cold voice, she asked, "Are all the princes of the Da Chu State dead? He wants a princess like you to come alone? There is also that Noble Consort Liu. Since she is an imperial concubine of the imperial harem, according to the rules of the Da Chu State, she should not be here even more than you. " Princess Changle replied, "I heard that Noble Consort Liu personally begged Imperial Father to come. These past few years, Imperial Father has increasingly trusted the Liu family and doted on Noble Consort Liu. Presumably, agreeing to her request is not strange. However … only now do I know that Noble Consort Liu begged Imperial Father to come because she wanted to meet with Uncle Prince Ding. "
Ye Li reached out and took Princess Changle's slender, jade-like hand. With a stern expression, she asked, "Changle, don't change the topic. Tell me, why did your Imperial Father have you come to the southern border? Does he want you to marry into the Da Chu State? "
Princess Changle stared blankly for a moment. Gritting her teeth, she smiled and said, "As expected, it is impossible to hide from Princess Ding and Uncle Prince Ding. Imperial Father … Imperial Father does not want me to marry into the Da Chu State. He wants … to gift me to the King of Nanzhao. "Hearing this, Ye Li's face sank." Has Mo Jingqi gone mad? You are the eldest princess of the first wife of the Da Chu State. It is one thing to marry into the Da Chu State, but what does he mean by gifting you to the King of Nanzhao? "Princess Changle grasped Ye Li's hand. Smiling faintly, she replied," I know that Princess is concerned about me. However … whether it is a gift or a marriage, there is not much difference. Isn't this the purpose of the daughters of the imperial household? "
Seeing the faint smile and sadness on the young girl's face, Ye Li felt a slight pain in her heart. She asked in a low voice, "What did your mother say?"
Frowning, Princess Changle replied, "Imperial Mother naturally did not agree. Imperial Mother said that even if a political marriage was to be carried out, it must be carried out according to the rules. However, Imperial Father insisted on not agreeing. Before I left, Imperial Mother quarreled with Imperial Father and was locked up in the palace by Imperial Father. Before I left … Imperial Father didn't allow me to see Imperial Mother. I don't know … "
At this point, the girl who was trying her best to hide her emotions with a smile finally couldn't hold back her tears. Thinking back to the last time she had seen her Imperial Mother, the apologetic expression on her mother's face, Princess Changle could not stop her eyes from brimming with tears. Ye Li understood. Mo Jingqi's actions were not just for the marriage alliance with Nanzhao, but to use this to humiliate the Empress and the Hua Family. However, no matter how dissatisfied Mo Jingqi was with the Empress and the Hua Family, could it be that he had forgotten that Changle was his own flesh and blood?
Looking at the dainty young girl before her, Ye Li sighed softly. She asked, "Do you truly intend to follow your Imperial Father's arrangements? Although I don't have a daughter, I still have children. If a child were to encounter such a situation, how heartbroken would a mother be? Let's not talk about your Imperial Father, but your Imperial Mother … if you were truly to be gifted to the King of Nanzhao, I fear that your Imperial Mother would feel guilty for the rest of her life. "
Princess Changle raised her hand to wipe away her tears. Choking with sobs, she replied, "In the past, I told Princess that if the Da Chu State needed a political marriage in the future, as a princess, I would naturally not shirk my duty. Only now do I know … the so-called responsibility of a princess was nothing more than my own self-righteousness. Imperial Father simply did not need me, his daughter, to help him forge a political marriage and strengthen the friendship between the two countries. All he wanted was to see his maternal grandfather, the Empress Dowager, and his imperial mother unhappy. He wanted to embarrass the Hua Family. That day, when Imperial Mother went to speak to Imperial Father about my marriage, I heard it from outside the door. Imperial Father said that he would not allow me to marry openly, nor would he allow me to remain in the Chu capital. Given my status, if I were to marry into another country, at the very least, I would be the official consort of a prince. He said that in the future, if I were to side with outsiders, I would definitely help others deal with him. If I were to marry into the Chu capital, I would definitely rope in my husband's family to help the Hua Family make things difficult for him. As a result, he wanted to send me to Nanzhao, making it so that I would never be the Empress of Nanzhao and could only be a lowly consort. "
Hearing Princess Changle's words, Ye Li could not help but want to give Mo Jingqi a vicious beating. Sighing, she asked, "Princess, should I have someone escort you out of here?"
Shaking her head, Princess Changle replied, "Many thanks to Princess, but there is no need for this. Since Changle has promised Imperial Father to come to Nanzhao, I will not escape midway. I only ask that Princess, if there is an opportunity in the future, take care of my Imperial Mother and the Hua Family. "
Ye Li wanted to continue persuading Princess Changle, but an imperial bodyguard came to report that a palace maid from the Da Chu State had come looking for Princess Changle. Presumably, Noble Consort Liu had left in a panic and returned to her courtyard only to discover that Princess Changle was still here. Thus, she had sent someone to search for her. Standing up, Princess Changle smiled and said, "Princess, I will be leaving first. Right, you must be careful of Noble Consort Liu. That woman is extremely crazy. "
Ye Li nodded. In a low voice, she instructed, "Be careful. If there is anything you need help with, send someone to inform me."
"Many thanks, Princess. Farewell."
In a day or two, it would be Princess Anxi's wedding. The commoners of Nanzhao treated this Crown Princess with great respect. The entire Nanzhao Royal City was bustling with noise and excitement. Many commoners of Nanzhao had specially made their way to the royal city to participate in this grand occasion. In a teahouse that was obviously owned by people from the Da Chu State, Ye Li sat by the window, leisurely sipping tea. Mo Xiuyao leaned back in his chair, coldly looking at the two irksome men across from him. "Why have you two appeared here?" Han Mingxi gracefully took a sip of the fine wine in his cup. With a languid expression, he smiled wholeheartedly. "Prince, what are you saying? Princess Anxi's wedding is no small matter. This one is a merchant. Merchants pursue profit. Why can't this one be here? "
Mo Xiuyao narrowed his eyes dangerously. Coldly, he stated, "Since that is the case, you should go about your business. Why have you come looking for us?"
Han Mingxi set down his cup. Sincerely, he replied, "Prince, you have misunderstood. This subordinate has not come looking for you. The one this subordinate seeks an audience with is the Princess. You came of your own accord. "
"Haha … …" Sitting next to Han Mingxi was really Young Master Ming Yue, Han Mingyue. Even though he no longer had the demeanor of Young Master Ming Yue, it was clear that Han Mingxi had taken good care of his older brother these past few years. Han Mingyue's brows seemed to have experienced the vicissitudes of life, but he was still in good spirits.
Seeing Mo Xiuyao's expression change, Han Mingyue couldn't help but smile. Worried that Mo Xiuyao would take his anger out on his younger brother, he said, "It's been so many years. It's rare to see Prince's expression change." Even though Han Mingyue had been living in Li City these past few years and Su Zuidie was no longer alive, the friendship between them could not be broken. But the brotherhood from before couldn't go back, so Han Mingyue didn't pretend that nothing had happened and directly called Mo Xiuyao's name. Prince, this form of address indicated their current relationship and distance.
Han Mingxi snorted softly and raised his eyebrows. Didn't Prince often change his expression? Was that why his older brother was unable to see through people?
"Alright, Mingxi, why did you make a trip to Nanzhao?" Seeing that Mo Xiuyao was really about to explode, Ye Li hurriedly interrupted.
Han Mingxi's expression changed and he nodded, "That's right. After I sent Yaoji back to the Chu capital, I met with Leng Haoyu. It was he who wanted me to pass a message to the Prince and the Princess. "
Seeing Han Mingxi like this, Mo Xiuyao and Ye Li knew that it must be an extremely important matter. Otherwise, Leng Haoyu would not have asked Han Mingxi to pass the message instead of directly sending someone to deliver it to Li City. Ye Li frowned slightly and said, "What happened to the Chu capital?" Han Mingxi shook his head and said, "Nothing happened to the Chu capital, but I'm afraid that something will happen to Mo Jingqi."
Mo Xiuyao snorted disdainfully. Was it strange that something would happen to Mo Jingqi? Even his own younger brother wanted to kill him. It could be seen how much he wanted to anger the heavens and people. It would be strange if nothing happened.
Han Mingxi looked at the two's expressions and understood. He said with a smile, "It seems that it's not just one group that wants to deal with Mo Jingqi. Could it be that the Prince also knows something? Let me think … … is it Mo Jingli? "
Ye Li did not answer and asked with a smile, "The one you want to talk about is not Mo Jingli?"
Han Mingxi said with a smile, "Of course not, it's the Liu family."
The Liu family? Ye Li was surprised. Although they had guessed that the Liu family was very ambitious, why did they want to deal with Mo Jingqi? At present, the Liu family that Mo Jingqi trusted the most and favored Noble Consort Liu the most. What benefit could they get from dealing with Mo Jingqi?
Mo Xiuyao frowned slightly and quickly reacted. He asked, "The Liu family wants to help Noble Consort Liu's imperial son ascend the throne?"
A trace of admiration flashed through Han Mingxi's eyes. He nodded and said, "Correct. Speaking of which, Mo Jingqi's luck is not bad. Originally, the Liu family had planned to act soon. After taking over Mo Jingqi, they suddenly sent Prime Minister Liu to Nanzhao. This caused the Liu family to panic for a while, and only then did our people see the clues. Otherwise, the news we received might have been that the Da Chu State had a new emperor and that Mo Jingqi had died. "
Ye Li couldn't help but rub her forehead. How did Mo Jingqi make himself so isolated?
Mo Xiuyao was unmoved. "How is this important news? Does Leng Haoyu have nothing better to do? "
What did it have to do with him whether Mo Jingqi died or not? The more miserable Mo Jingqi died, the happier he would be. Although it was a bit regretful that he didn't do it himself, he didn't mind if someone else was willing to do it for him. Han Mingxi rolled his eyes. "If that's the case, naturally no one would care about this matter. However, Leng Haoyu said that this matter wasn't just the work of the Liu family. It seems that the Northern Tribes and some tribes in the north are also involved. I'm afraid that the day Mo Jingqi dies is the day these people enter the Da Chu State. "
"The Northern Tribes and the tribes in the north are all involved?"
Han Mingxi nodded. "Otherwise, with the Liu family's ability, how could they have the courage to usurp the throne without the support of others?"
Ye Li frowned. In a low voice, she said, "Princess Changle … is likely to be in danger."
Mo Xiuyao nodded and said, "Someone wants to drive a wedge between Mo Jingqi and the Hua family. Naturally, it is best to start with Princess Changle. "
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