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When Jiang Yu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then turned into doubt.

"You...are you saying that your father doesn't like me? But, didn't he already agree to our marriage?"

Xiao Rong saw that she had misunderstood and quickly shook his head.

"That's not the case. My dad doesn't dislike you. He just...he just hopes that I can work harder and give you a better future."

After hearing this, Jiang Yu was deeply moved and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong, you know, I don't care whether you have achievements or not, I only care about you as a person."

Xiao Rong looked at her, his heart filled with tenderness.

"Jiang Yu, I know, but I want to give you something better. Can you wait for me?"

Jiang Yu looked at him, tears streaming down her face, but she smiled and nodded.

"Ok, I will wait for you."

Time flies, and several days have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, news came from the palace that the emperor wanted to choose a concubine for the prince, and all women of marriageable age in each mansion had to participate.

In the Jiang Mansion, Old Madam Jiang frowned after hearing the news.

"What does the prince's selection of a concubine have to do with our Jiang family?" she asked in confusion.

The servant beside her replied cautiously, "Madam, this news came from the palace. It said that all the women of marriageable age in each mansion must participate. Naturally, our eldest daughter will go as well."

Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang's face darkened.

"This is ridiculous. What does the Crown Prince's choice of concubine have to do with our Jiang Mansion? Does he want our daughters to become concubines?"

After hearing this, the servant dared not say anything more and just stood aside silently.

Madam Jiang pondered for a moment and then said, "Go and call the eldest lady. I have something to say to her."

The servant took the order and left, and soon brought Jiang Yu to the old lady.

"Grandma, are you looking for me?" Jiang Yu looked at Old Madam Jiang with a respectful expression.

Old Madam Jiang looked at her and sighed.

"Yu'er, do you know the news from the palace?"

Jiang Yu nodded, "Grandmother, I heard that the emperor wants to choose a concubine for the prince."

Old Madam Jiang looked at her, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Then did you know that you are also on the list?"

When Jiang Yu heard this, a hint of surprise appeared on his face, but then he regained his composure.

"Grandmother, since it is the emperor's order, I must obey it."

Old Madam Jiang looked at her with a complicated expression.

"Yu'er, do you know what this means? If you're chosen, you'll have to go to the deep palace and compete for favor and beauty. Have you really imagined a life like that?"

After hearing this, Jiang Yu was touched. She knew that her grandmother was worried about her.

"Grandmother, I know you're worried about me, but since it's the emperor's order, what can we do? Besides, I believe Xiao Rong, he will understand."

Old Madam Jiang looked at her, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes. Relieved, but she seemed to remember something, and her expression became a little complicated.

"Yu'er, I've also heard about you and that kid from the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion, but given the current situation, I'm afraid you two are not destined to be together."

Jiang Yu was shocked when he heard this, but he shook his head firmly.

"Grandma, no, I believe Xiao Rong, he will give me an explanation."

Old Madam Jiang looked at her, sighed, and said nothing more.

The next morning, Jiang Yu entered the palace with other young ladies from the mansion.

The palace was prosperous, yet it was filled with solemnity and indifference.

Jiang Yu followed behind everyone, but was thinking about Xiao Rong in his heart.

She knew that Xiao Rong would definitely come to find her.

Sure enough, not long after, she saw Xiao Rong.

Xiao Rong looked at her, his eyes full of worry and tenderness.

"Jiang Yu, are you okay?" he asked anxiously.

Jiang Yu looked at him, felt warm in his heart, and shook his head.

"I'm fine, don't worry."

Xiao Rong looked at her and took a deep breath.

"Jiang Yu, wait for me, I will definitely come to marry you."

Jiang Yu looked at him, tears in her eyes, but she smiled and nodded.

When Lin Wanqing learned about this, she was extremely anxious and rushed into the palace gate regardless of everything, heading straight for where Jiang Yu was.

As soon as she saw Jiang Yu, she held her hand tightly, her eyes full of concern and worry.

"Yu'er, how are you? Have you been wronged?"

Lin Wanqing asked anxiously, with a tremor in her voice.

Jiang Yu felt Lin Wanqing's warmth, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

She shook her head gently, her eyes firm: "Wanqing, I'm fine, don't worry, I know the rules of this palace, I will be careful."

Lin Wanqing looked at Jiang Yu's determined eyes, feeling both relieved and distressed.

She sighed and said softly, "Yu'er, in this deep palace, every step is full of traps. Although you are brave, you must be more careful."

"I know you're doing this for my own good, but please don't worry, I believe Xiao Rong, he will definitely come find me."

Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqing frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Yu'er, why hasn't Xiao Rong proposed to you yet? Aren't you already in love?"

Jiang Yu sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.

"Wanqing, you don't know that he's worried that he hasn't achieved enough yet and can't give me the happiness I deserve, so he never spoke."

After hearing this, Lin Wanqing became even more confused.

"But in the current situation, the Crown Prince's selection of a concubine is imminent. If he doesn't take action now, won't he have to watch you sink into this palace quagmire?"

Jiang Yu shook his head, with a glint of trust in his eyes.

"Wanqing, I believe Xiao Rong. Since he said he would give me an explanation, he will definitely do it. But right now, he may still be busy pursuing fame and fortune and has no time to take care of this matter."

Lin Wanqing looked at Jiang Yu's determined eyes. Although she was confused, she had no choice but to give up.

She patted the back of Jiang Yu's hand gently and comforted him softly.

"Yu'er, since you have made your decision, I will support you."

Jiang Yu nodded and looked at Lin Wanqing gratefully: "Thank you, Wanqing. I feel much more at ease with you by my side."

The two smiled at each other, and their friendship became even deeper.

However, at this moment, a sharp voice broke the brief silence.

"Jiang Yu, come here quickly, the prince wants to see you!"

Jiang Yu and Lin Wanqing's expressions changed when they heard this.

"Yu'er, be careful." Lin Wanqing warned worriedly.

Jiang Yu nodded, took a deep breath, and followed the palace servant into the magnificent palace.

Although she was nervous, she felt more determined and trusting.

She believed in Xiao Rong and believed that he would come to save her.

Inside the palace, the prince sat high on the dragon throne with a dignified look.

He stared at Jiang Yu sharply, as if he wanted to see through her.

"Are you Jiang Yu?" he asked in a deep voice.

Jiang Yu replied calmly, "Your Highness, I am Jiang Yu."

The prince looked at her, a glint of satisfaction in his eyes.

"She is indeed a beauty. No wonder so many people are thinking about her." He said with a smile.

Jiang Yu's heart tightened, but he remained calm.

"Your Highness, thank you for the compliment." She said lightly.

The prince looked at her and his face suddenly darkened.

"Jiang Yu, do you know why I called you here today?" he asked coldly.

Jiang Yu's heart sank, but she still answered firmly, "Whatever your Highness the Crown Prince commands, I will obey."

The prince looked at her, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly said, "I want you to be my Crown Princess."

As soon as these words were spoken, Jiang Yu's face changed drastically.