Zhao Ning had changed into a pink brocade and lotus root silk satin dress, which made her complexion look fairer and more tender. Zi Juan had reapplied her rouge, making Zhao Ning look as radiant as the flowers of spring. She was a completely different person from before …
"Wouldn't this be too conspicuous?" Zhao Ning asked worriedly. In the past, she was a person who loved to be in the limelight. She wished that everyone would place their attention on her. After suffering a few setbacks and experiencing many things, she knew that being in the limelight would only cause her to lose her life. So when she arrived in the Qi Kingdom, she would rather let others look down on her than try to be brave.
Zi Juan said, "That won't happen. Princess looks good like this. You are going to see His Majesty today. It would not be good if the rumors are too plain. Dressing up like this is more spirited. Even His Majesty would like it if he sees it."
"Then let's do it this way," Zhao Ning said. She only wanted to leave a good impression in front of her father so that he wouldn't ignore her.
Mo Rongzhan said that he would send someone to propose marriage, but she did not know what happened. The more she spent time with Zhao Rao, the more frightened she felt. Ever since she left Hua Village, she had never seen someone as mysterious as Zhao Rao. She could not see through anyone at all. She almost suspected that she was dreaming when she heard Zhao Xin's conversation that day.
Zhao Rao was not simple … not simple at all …
"Princess Ning, the Eldest Princess has sent someone to bring you to Yi Kun Palace." Li Juan walked in from outside and whispered to Zhao Ning.
"Alright!" Zhao Ning nodded lightly and instructed Zi Juan and Li Juan, "After all, we have just arrived here and do not know anything. Do not create any trouble!"
"Princess, do not worry, we servants know what we are doing!" Zi Juan said softly.
Zhao Ning took a deep breath, "Let's go!"
Today's banquet at Yi Kun Palace was Zhao Yong's idea. He had not officially met Zhao Ning yet. Holding a banquet for her was to let everyone in the palace know of her identity. Tomorrow morning, he would also issue an imperial edict to announce the existence of this daughter.
Next, it was time to consider the marriage alliance with the Jin Kingdom.
Mo Rongzhan actually insisted on a marriage alliance with Zhao Ning, and he seemed to have thrown caution to the wind. If the State of Qi didn't want to agree, he wouldn't care.
"Have you talked to the envoy from the Jin Kingdom?" Zhao Yong asked Song Honao, who was beside him.
"We've already talked about it, and it's a stalemate. Except for Princess Ning, the other princesses are out of the question," Song Hongao said in a low voice. He did not understand what Mo Rongzhan meant. Why must Zhao Ning be willing to marry? Now that the situation was so grim, shouldn't they first join forces to deal with the Dark North Kingdom?
Zhao Yong furrowed his brows. It looked like Mo Rongzhan wasn't going to give in.
"Any news from Dongqing?" Zhao Yong asked.
"Li Heng sent Cui Yang to lead troops to Donglai. Dongqing is planning to help the Dark North Kingdom," Song Honao said. Like Mo Rongzhan, the Qi Kingdom did not want to see the Dark North Kingdom grow too strong.
Zhao Yong snorted, "Li Heng, that useless thing!"
Song Hongao hesitated. There was one more thing he didn't know if he should say.
"Any news of Lu Yaoyao?" Zhao Yong glanced at him and immediately saw what Song Hongao was hesitating to say.
"Ye Yiqing seems to have secretly built a boat. Someone saw it in Jinkou City and drew a picture of the boat. It's likely that he had already made preparations for going out to sea. Lu Yaoyao might not really be dead. She might have faked her death to deceive people." Song Honao knew that he could not hide it from Zhao Yong, so he took out a drawing from Jinkou City.
Zhao Yong glanced at it, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes, "This is the boat that Ye Yiqing built in Jinkou City!"
"Yes, it probably took more than ten years, but no one knew!" Song Hongao had never seen Ye Yiqing, and at this moment, he was full of curiosity about him. What kind of existence was this person? He was so powerful that he could even build his own boat!
"It might not be a bad thing for him to leave Dongqing!" Zhao Yong's gaze fell on the boat on the drawing. This boat was different from traditional warships. It looked more exquisite, but it could be seen that the person who drew this drawing was not good at drawing. It was a pity, if only there was a detailed blueprint.
Song Hongao whispered, "Could it be that Lu Yaoyao had long planned to leave Jin Kingdom with Ye Yiqing? So coincidentally, Ye Yiqing took her out to sea with him!"
"Why did Lu Yaoyao leave Jin Kingdom?" Zhao Yong's heart flashed with a strange emotion. Although he did not take Lu Yaoyao back as Lu Wushuang had wished, if Lu Yaoyao was no longer the Jin Kingdom's Empress, he wanted to keep her in Qi Kingdom!
She could cure his illness!
"Could it be that because Mo Rongzhan wanted to unite with Qi Kingdom by marriage, she faked her death and left in a fit of anger?" Song Hongao felt that Lu Yaoyao could really do such a thing!
Zhao Yong snorted, "It's never a good thing for a woman to be too jealous!"
Song Hongao said expressionlessly, "Your Majesty, please rest assured that Lu Yaoyao will not be jealous of your harem!"
"Who knows what will happen in the future?" The arrogant man revealed a faint smile. Lu Yaoyao's departure meant that the Jin Kingdom's Empress was dead. Even if she came back again, she would definitely not be the Jin Kingdom's Empress!
"Your Majesty, could it be that you are tempted by Lu Yaoyao?" Song Hongao asked worriedly.
Zhao Yong raised his eyebrows and glanced at him, "Zhen is easily tempted by beauties!"
"…" Song Hongao was speechless. Only this Lord could speak of his own flirtatiousness as if it was a matter of course!
"I heard that the two princes have been making a lot of moves recently!" Zhao Yong walked forward.
Song Hongao followed and said in a low voice, "Aren't the First Prince and the Second Prince the same?"
"Zhen has no regrets in life, except for giving birth to two idiots!" Zhao Yong sighed softly, "If the Empress had given birth to a child, Zhen would not have any regrets!"
Two sons were actually not as good as his eldest daughter! If Zhao Rao had been a son, he would have already decided the position of Crown Prince long ago!
Speaking of which, his sons were too stupid, it must be because their mother was not smart. If a smart woman gave birth to a son for him, he would definitely not be like these two sons!
Zhao Yong thought about all the women in his palace, but he could not think of anyone who could give birth to a son for him!
Lu Wushuang? He snorted coldly in his heart. This woman looked smart, but in fact, she was stupid beyond words. It was fine to be a plaything, but definitely not the mother of his son!
A figure suddenly flashed in his mind, Lu Yaoyao!
She was qualified … Unfortunately, her life and death were unknown, and even her whereabouts were unknown!
"Send someone out to sea to look for Lu Yaoyao!" Zhao Yong suddenly said to Song Hongao.
Song Hongao looked at him in horror, "Your Majesty, what are you going to do?"
"Valley Master Duanmu may not be able to cure Zhen's illness. Finding Lu Yaoyao is just a precaution!" Zhao Yong suppressed the thought in his heart. The main reason he was looking for Lu Yaoyao was for his body!
Qi State could not do without him! He needed at least another ten years of life!
(Nine-Headed Bird Academy)
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