Mo Rongyi waited in the palace for half a day before Zhao Ning and the others finally returned. He nervously walked out of the study and saw Zhao Ning, Zhao Rao and Ling Fei outside the moon gate.
"When did your highness come back?" Seeing Mo Rongyi, Zhao Ning was startled.
"There were guests at home, so I came back early." Mo Rongyi looked down at Zhao Ning, his dark eyes sparkling. Only she could understand his nervousness.
Zhao Ning was embarrassed by his stare, "This is my sister and third brother, this is Marquis Anning."
"Eldest princess, third prince, Marquis Anning, my apologies. You have been here for two days, but I did not personally accompany you." Mo Rongyi bowed, lowering his posture.
"Your highness is busy, we can understand." Zhao Rao calmly said, her eyes sizing him up.
Mo Rongyi had been handsome since he was a child, and now he was even more handsome than before. His figure was tall and straight, and when he stood next to Zhao Ning, they really looked like a perfect match. No wonder his sister would fall for him, and would rather be a Princess than enter the palace and become a Concubine.
However, even if Mo Rongyi had done something to hurt Zhao Ning in the past, she still had to be clear about it.
When Mo Rongyi heard Zhao Rao's cold tone, he knew that this sister-in-law was definitely going to stand up for Zhao Ning. He smiled even more warmly, "Eldest Princess, I've already ordered for a banquet to be held for you tonight …"
"We have already been here for two days, let's forget about the banquet." Zhao Rao bluntly rejected.
"Then ….. Then can the whole family have a meal?" Mo Rongyi awkwardly said, looking at Zhao Ning.
Zhao Ning had never seen Mo Rongyi this nervous before. His lips could not help but curl up, "We have been out for a whole day, so we are feeling a bit hungry."
"Then I thank your highness for your hospitality." How could Zhao Rao not know that her sister was speaking up for Mo Rongyi? Since her sister could not bear to make things difficult for him, then she would let him go for now.
Cheng Zheng and the third prince, who were standing at the side, did not say a word. Cheng Zheng did not like to meddle in other people's business. If it was not for Zhao Rao, he would not even bother investigating the matter between Mo Rongyi and Zhao Ning.
The Third Prince looked at Mo Rongyi curiously. He felt that this prince was very good-looking and seemed very amiable. He should be easy to get along with.
With Zhao Rao's words, Mo Rongyi felt relieved and invited them to the hall.
"First Princess, Third Prince, you must have had a hard journey. You must stay in the capital for a few more days. A 'Ning and I will take you around to play." Mo Rongyi walked beside Zhao Ning. He didn't forget to please Zhao Rao so that the eldest princess would have a better impression of him as her brother-in-law.
"That's not necessary. This time I came to bring A 'Ning back to the State of Qi, not to play." Zhao Rao said with a smile.
Mo Rongyi's face stiffened. "It should be me accompanying A Ning back to her parents' home …"
Zhao Rao glanced at him. "There's no need to trouble Prince. Ah Ning is the princess of the State of Qi, but she has suffered a bit since she was young. Father and I both feel sorry for her and only hope that she will marry an honest man and live a happy life. Although this wish can't be achieved, it's a good thing that Ah Ning is still young. While she doesn't have children yet, wouldn't it be better to separate and live happily together?"
"Sister …" Zhao Ning couldn't help but speak up.
Zhao Rao fiercely glared at her sister, as if not allowing her to speak up for Mo Rongyi.
Mo Rongyi was really nervous. Before he could even sit down, he held Zhao Ning's hand tightly. "I won't let A 'Ning leave me."
"Sister is joking with you." Zhao Ning pushed him. "Sister, Uncle, let's sit down first."
He didn't see that Zhao Rao was joking at all! Mo Rongyi thought silently in his heart.
"I'm not joking." Zhao Rao said calmly. "I didn't tell you this. This time, we came to the capital on Father's orders. He wanted us to bring you back."
Zhao Ning was slightly stunned. She had always thought that when they got married, she had schemed against Zhao Yong, so he wouldn't recognize her as his daughter anymore.
But, to separate from Mo Rongyi, her heart felt very uncomfortable.
"It's getting late. Let's eat first." Mo Rongyi felt that if he continued to talk to Zhao Rao, he really wouldn't be able to handle it.
Zhao Rao didn't continue to be overbearing, but her attitude towards Mo Rongyi wasn't very good.
The meal was quiet and awkward. Zhao Ning and Zhao Ning chatted. With one look, one could tell that the relationship between the two sisters was very good. But the closer their relationship was, the higher Mo Rongyi's heart was. He was afraid that Zhao Ning would really leave him and return to Qi. At that time, it wouldn't be easy for him to find her and bring her back.
"That's right, I heard that your highness has a maid who is pregnant. Hope you have a son soon." Zhao Rao said with a smile.
Mo Rongyi almost spat out the wine in his mouth. "No, no maid is pregnant. I only have A 'Ning."
Zhao Ning's face turned red, and she kicked him under the table.
"What?" Mo Rongyi looked at Zhao Ning.
"What are you talking about." Zhao Ning said unhappily.
Zhao Rao glanced at her younger sister. She said that she was disappointed in Mo Rongyi, but in reality, it was not the case. It seemed that it was impossible to bring her back to the State of Qi. However, she was unwilling to let Mo Rongyi get away with it so easily.
"In the beginning, I couldn't bear to let A 'Ning marry into Jin." Zhao Rao purposely ignored Mo Rongyi's words. "It wasn't easy for me to reunite with my sister, but before she could enjoy her life, she got married. As an elder sister, I can't bear to see her suffer any grievances. For your highness to be able to abandon her for two years, I believe that in your heart, Ah Ning must be like that. This time, when we bring A 'Ning back, Imperial Father will help her choose a new marriage. Prince does not need to worry about her for the rest of her life. With me and Imperial Father around, no one will be able to bully her."
Mo Rongyi suddenly stood up, and stared at Zhao Rao before looking at Cheng Zheng. He remembered, previously, this princess wanted Zhao Ning to marry Cheng Zheng. If it wasn't for the fact that Zhao Ning didn't want to marry him, she would have agreed to his imperial brother's plan.
In the past, he had never seen Cheng Zheng, and thought that he was an old and uncouth man. But looking at him now, he didn't look like an old and uncouth man at all. He was obviously tall and handsome …
"What? Prince doesn't believe me? "Zhao Rao asked with a smile.
"It's not that I don't believe you, I don't agree!" Mo Rongyi said angrily. "A 'Ning is my princess, and she will be for life."
Zhao Rao raised her eyebrows. "I don't care if you agree or not!"
Mo Rongyi couldn't be bothered to treat his guests properly anymore. He pulled Zhao Ning's hand and said, "Princess, please help yourself."
Seeing him bring Zhao Ning away, Zhao Rao smiled faintly.
"Did you have fun?" Cheng Zheng, who had been ignored for a long time, asked her in a low voice.
"It's alright." Zhao Rao smiled.
"In the past, did you secretly plot to marry Zhao Ning to me?" Cheng Zheng whispered in her ear.
"…" I was seen through?
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(Nine-headed Bird Academy)
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