A red apricot is about to cheat on you

night,

By the river, the breeze blows gently,

Jing'an Hou_An Zhengzhong and a man in black stood side by side.

The man in black was wearing a dark robe, standing upright with his hands behind his back, exuding a mysterious and cold aura. He was wearing a black mask on his face.

The mask was made with great care, completely covering his features, making it impossible to see his appearance. Only a pair of eyes were exposed, deep and dark.

"How do you do things? You can't even kill a woman. Now the envoys from Yingjue have arrived in Beijing."

The man in black spoke first, breaking the silence, but his tone was very cold. After hearing the man in black's slightly dissatisfied tone, An Zhengzhong lowered his body slightly and said respectfully:

"In reply to the Crown Prince, we have already sent several waves of assassins. Chu Jingchen's men were secretly protecting them, so none of them succeeded! I suspect there must be a mole inside who tipped off and knew our plan long ago. Let them be on guard!"

The man in black glanced at An Zhengzhong, his dark eyes like a bottomless cold pond. He said in a threatening tone:

"These are your problems. Find the traitor as soon as possible. Don't forget that you murdered the Jiang family army and killed the late Queen of Qi Dynasty. If this news accidentally reaches Chu Jingchen, I don't need to tell you what the consequences will be, right?"

His words were like a knife, making An Zhengzhong angry and helpless. Back then, he was just an unknown deputy general in the army.

It was they who secretly plotted this unjust case with the Dongli Kingdom, thus leaving evidence in the hands of the Dongli Kingdom.

That's why he has been working for the Dongli Kingdom. An Zhengzhong stared at the man in black with a frown on his face. He was furious. Seeing his reaction, the man in black was very satisfied! He continued to threaten:

"Even if this incident hadn't happened, you've done so much for us, enough for your emperor to execute your entire clan. Now we're all in this together. Don't worry, as long as you work hard for Dongli, we won't mistreat your An clan."

The man in black used both kindness and intimidation to force An Zhengzhong to immediately pledge his loyalty. "Yes, I understand. But why did the Crown Prince come here in person? If you're exposed, it will be disadvantageous to you."

"Since Yingjue and Qichao are going to marry, why is it that Dongli is missing from the celebration? Since Chu Jingchen has so many things to do, then this prince will give him a big gift. You don't need to interfere in this matter for now."

The man in black said lightly, with one corner of his lips slightly raised, but his eyes were very sharp. After An Zhengzhong received his order, he said that there were many spies in the capital, so he left first.

After he left, a servant came up behind the man in black and reported, "Your Highness, a lot has happened in the Qi Dynasty recently. The eldest prince, Chu Junhuai, has been imprisoned for colluding with officials. The third prince, Chu Junye, is now the most favored by the emperor."

The man in black smiled knowingly after hearing this. He looked at his subordinate Ni Feng with an evil look and said calmly, "Go find a few unfamiliar assassins. Go to Prince Huai's mansion and assassinate Chu Junhuai! Remember, know when to stop!"

"Yes!"

Ni Feng agreed and quickly left, a sinister and cold expression emanating from beneath his mask. "Dog bites dog! This is a fascinating show!"

Day two!

On the streets of the capital, Ying Jue's motorcade was a massive sight, attracting many onlookers. They were all dressed in exotic clothing, dressed in unusual attire, and almost all of them had stern, unsmiling expressions.

Princess Yingjue was sitting in the carriage, her face covered with veil, revealing only a pair of peach-shaped eyes. Her figure was looming, and she was beautiful and mysterious.

The two maids following the carriage also wore veils on their faces, complementing the princess and adding a mysterious atmosphere.

Yi Duoer was also in the crowd, looking at the Yingjue Princess. Behind her were Qiu Chan and Yu Shu. Qiu Chan was carrying a large pile of things Yi Duoer had bought.

Yi Duoer not only likes looking at handsome men, but also likes looking at beautiful women. She looked at the woman in the carriage with a happy expression!

"Princess Yingjue looks so noble! I wonder which of our princes she's marrying this time!"

When Yu Shu said this, his eyes were filled with envy. Yi Duoer paused. With a tone full of pity, she said, "Yes, such a beautiful woman, to be married off as a political arrangement, will never have her freedom again. If she has someone she loves, it's truly pitiful that she can't be with them."

Yu Shu strongly disagreed with Yi Duo'er's words. Her subconscious thought was that marrying a powerful royal family was a blessing earned through several lifetimes. So she said:

"Miss, you can't expect everyone to be as indifferent to fame and fortune as you are. On the contrary, I think this Turkic princess is very lucky. I just don't know who she will marry. There are several princes who are still unmarried."

Yu Shu's words were overheard by the woman beside him, who immediately added, "It's not just the princes. Our regent hasn't married yet. Who knows, maybe this princess is the one chosen for the regent. We ordinary people can only envy her."

Her words reverberated like a thunderclap in Yu Shu's mind, and he froze in his tracks. Yi Duo'er's reaction wasn't as dramatic. She just felt a heaviness in her chest.

Chu Jingchen hasn't married yet, so maybe this princess is the one chosen for him. Thinking of this, Yi Duoer didn't dare to think about it anymore. Lest she have any inappropriate thoughts!

Qiu Chan looked at Yu Shu, who looked a little strange, and asked, "What are you staring at? Take this bag of peach cakes."

After saying that, he handed it directly to her. She really didn't like Yu Shu, and always felt that this maid was too thoughtful. Especially since the master repeatedly told her to pay more attention to this maid.

Therefore, Qiu Chan has always treated Yu Shu coldly!

Yu Shu suppressed his emotions and looked at the Turkic princess. He was not only envious, but also a little jealous!

Yingjue's carriage had already stopped at the post station, and Princess Yingjue and her companions had already arrived at the palace.

Princess Yingjue folded her arms and bowed to the emperor. "Princess Yingjue Liyue pays respects to His Majesty the Emperor of Daqi! Meet the Regent!"

Her voice was melodious, ethereal, and full of power! Then several envoys saluted in unison.

Li Yue's eyes never left the Regent, filled with strong love and longing.

"Well, everyone, you've come all this way! Thank you for your hard work! Tonight, I'll host a banquet at the Censorate to welcome you all!"

A middle-aged envoy with a wisp of beard replied to the emperor sincerely. "Thank you, Your Majesty! It is our honor to have Yingjue marry the Qi Dynasty this time! I wonder which prince will marry our princess?"

The emperor looked at Liyue with a smile and said, "Princess Liyue, you can stay in the capital for two more months. You can get to know the unmarried princes of the royal family more. If you fall in love with one of them, I will hold a grand wedding for you! Haha..."

Li Yue was delighted by the emperor's words. She looked at Chu Jingchen with a smile that was both expectant and shy. She agreed to the emperor's words!

Chu Jingchen did not respond to her. He knew what she was thinking, but Li Yue’s wish would always be unfulfilled.