Ji Yunsheng was an outstanding beauty who could make anyone's eyes light up. However, she had specially dressed herself up today. Her face was painted a dark yellow, and there were two tattoos on the bridge of her nose and cheeks. In addition, she deliberately lowered her eyes, so she didn't attract Xingyu and Fu Xue's attention.
Xingyu was just about to get the vase when Qin Yining said, "Is it a lily? Let me see. "
Xingyu and Fu Xue hurriedly took it. How could they give this opportunity to others?
But Ji Yun was one step faster. She raised her hands and bowed to offer the vase.
Er Bai, who was in Qin Yining's arms, recognized Ji Yun. It immediately sat up on her stomach and stared at Ji Yun with its big watery eyes.
Qin Yining used his left hand to fiddle with the lily petals and said with a smile, "I like lilies the most. It's hard on you."
"This servant doesn't dare to take the credit. The Emperor knows that Miss likes it, so he specially ordered us to prepare it. Look, even the vase was specially chosen by the Emperor. He said that Miss doesn't like it too gaudy, so he chose this white porcelain one. "
As Ji Yun spoke, she quickly looked up at Qin Yining.
Qin Yining seemed to be energized by the flowers he liked. He wasn't as dispirited as before. He nodded with a smile and said, "I know. You did a good job. Put the flowers here. "
"Yes." Ji Yun followed Qin Yining's signal and put the vase on the small table next to Qin Yining's couch.
Then she bowed and left.
Xingyu and Fu Xue didn't notice the unfamiliar palace maid at all. They only wanted to flatter Miss Qin by saying that she liked lilies.
But before they could think of a suitable one, Qin Yining said, "I'm tired. You can leave."
That one sentence made them swallow the words they had yet to say. They were not Qin Yining's trusted aides. Even if they wanted to curry favor with Qin Yining, they could not expect Qin Yining to get close to them in a few days. Therefore, they could only respectfully bow and leave.
Qin Yining was still leaning on the couch, fiddling with the flowers close to him, as if trying to figure out a better way to plant them.
After everyone had left, she quickly scanned her surroundings and the window. Seeing that no one was watching, she immediately put down Er Bai and carefully inspected the vase.
Ji Yun would not enter the palace rashly. For her to disguise herself like this, she must have a message to pass on.
Qin Yining had given her a hint just now. Therefore, Qin Yining first rummaged through the vase. When she didn't find anything, she checked the bottom of the vase. Finally, she found a small hole at the bottom of the vase.
She probed with her little finger and found a note inside.
Qin Yining's heart was pounding. He hurriedly took out the note and hid it in his handkerchief. He then put the bouquet back into its original position.
She lay on the couch and rested for a moment. After confirming that no one was watching them, she quickly unfolded the note to read it.
There were only five simple words written on it: Yao will be out of stock within a few days.
Qin Yining quickly rolled the note into a small ball and hid it well. She planned to destroy it when she lit the lantern. Then, she began to ponder over these five words.
Yao must be referring to Pang Xiao. When they first met, he used his mother's surname.
What did it mean by out of stock within a few days?
When Pang Xiao had first met her, he had considered himself a merchant.
Yao Gongzi was a businessman. If a businessman ran out of stock, that meant that there was no business to do.
However, the real Pang Xiao was a marshal who led troops to war …
Qin Yining immediately understood!
These five words were to tell her that Pang Xiao would be stopping the war within a few days!
But why would they stop the war?
Ji Yun was one of Pang Xiao's people. She thought of all sorts of ways to sneak into the palace and passed on the news that Pang Xiao would be stopping the war within a few days. What did that mean?
She suggested that her father tell Pang Xiao that the Yuchi Yan intended to make her the empress after she entered the palace. She wanted Pang Xiao to help her think of a solution.
Then, was the idea that Pang Xiao thought of to stop the war?
But what did the front line stopping the war have to do with the emperor wanting to make her the empress?
Qin Yining racked her brains but still couldn't understand Pang Xiao's intentions.
However, the fact that he had replied so quickly made her heart calm down.
She didn't dare to show helplessness and hesitation in front of her father. She had been lonely since she was young. She knew that she had to fight for what she wanted. She had to work hard for what she wanted. Even if no one helped her, she would still fight for it.
However, now, Pang Xiao's message came. He wanted to let her know that she wasn't fighting alone. He wanted to let her know that he was also working hard to help her break free from the Yuchi Yan's control.
This kind of reply made Qin Yining feel that her persistence wasn't in vain.
Qin Yining smiled and her mood calmed down. Originally, her body was tired and she couldn't sleep. However, now that she had gotten rid of her worries, she quickly fell asleep.
Yuchi Yan came to see her at noon. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he stood with his hands behind his back and quietly looked at her. He didn't want to wake her up at all. He looked at her for the time it took two sticks of incense to burn before touching her cheek and reluctantly leaving.
The emperor's affectionate appearance shocked Jiao Mama, Xingyu, and the others. They respected Qin Yining even more and served him even more attentively.
The next morning, Qin Yining asked during breakfast. As usual, he asked what was happening outside.
Nanny Jiao didn't dare to be negligent. She said worriedly, "Prince Ning was defeated yesterday. Those boorish men of the Zhou Dynasty fought too fiercely. We had three hundred and fifty thousand men defending the city, but they used a trick to lure the enemy and killed several thousand men. Prince Ning was also injured."
Hearing this news, Qin Yining couldn't help but frown and say, "I didn't expect Prince Ning to be injured even though he is so brave. I've never seen people of the Zhou Dynasty fight so hard outside the capital. "
"Yes." Xingyu and Fu Xue were worried when they heard this. "Prince Ning Wang Ye has always been brave. He will definitely be able to defend the city."
Qin Yining nodded.
She thought of the five words from yesterday again.
They were going to stop fighting in three days. Yesterday, Prince Ning was seriously injured. What did Pang Xiao want to do?
Qin Yining pursed her lips and ate a mouthful of porridge quietly. Suddenly, an idea flashed in her mind. She understood immediately!
It turned out that he wanted to use the war to force the Yuchi Yan to give up!
Qin Yining held the ivory chopsticks tightly. It took her a lot of effort to maintain her original appearance. However, she was already looking forward to it. Thinking about Pang Xiao's handsome face, she actually looked forward to meeting him like she never had before.
They had been separated for a long time.
The news that Prince Ning was injured and the defenders were defeated had spread all over the city. However, there was another rumor in the city this time. It said that Prince Ning was very skilled in martial arts. Although he had suffered some losses, he had also severely injured the Tiger Army.
At the same time, there was news from Xi Hua City.
The Tiger Army announced that they would stop fighting and wait until after the coronation ceremony of Emperor Yuankang!
This was because the young lady of the Family Qin was personally appointed by the Tian Jizi. She was the holy maiden who could protect the fate of the country. Now that she was protecting the Dayan, it would be too difficult to fight.
Therefore, the Tiger Army planned to wait until this protective talisman got married and lost the ability to protect the country before starting the war. That way, the Tiger Army would be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.
The idea that Miss Qin couldn't protect the country once she got married was forcefully instilled in the minds of the people.
The news that Emperor Yuankang wanted to make Miss Qin his empress had already spread among the people.
"Aiyo, what should we do! If the Emperor really makes Miss Qin his empress, then Miss Qin won't be able to protect the Dayan. "
"Miss Qin is the holy maiden. If the holy maiden gets married, she will lose the ability to protect the country."
"The Emperor can't marry Miss Qin for the sake of the country!"
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