I just want to be a princess, no, you want to be a queen

That's two lives.

Seeing the palace gate ringing and the maid in charge about to return, Lu Mingyang made up his mind, pushed the door open, walked in, and knelt down with his skirt held high.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say. If the bride's dowry dies on the way to the wedding, the Xiongnu will inevitably attack our dynasty. This is not a good idea."

Concubine Song rebuked her harshly: "Your Majesty has made a wise decision. How can you be so presumptuous?"

Although the news released to the people of the world was that Marquis Chengyang had gone to war secretly, all the officials in the court knew that Marquis Chengyang went to war on the emperor's orders and let his daughter go as a dowry. The officials had already complained about it. What if he died again?

The emperor raised his hand and said, "No problem, tell me now."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Lu Mingyang straightened his back and said loudly, "Lu Mingqin's life story is a matter of fifteen years ago and has nothing to do with Your Majesty. She is a Xiongnu and has nothing to do with our Dasheng. The most difficult person in this matter should be the Xiongnu Khan."

The emperor couldn't have failed to think of this.

Lu Mingyang guessed that the emperor was concerned about the incident at the Bishui Youtan Pond, where she was in the wrong, and continued, "As for your previous matter, it has already been discussed, and there is absolutely no point in bringing it up again. If the Xiongnu Khan truly does not understand the rules, I am willing to let him handle it, to alleviate your majesty's concerns."

His Majesty thought this made perfect sense and immediately summoned Jin Yiluo.

When Jin Yiluo heard this sudden change, his expression did not change much. He just asked Lu Mingyang to take him to see Lu Mingqin personally.

The emperor readily agreed.

As they turned the corner, Jin Yiluo suddenly turned around and pressed Lu Mingyang against the wall. He leaned over and whispered in her ear, "I've made up my mind. I'm going to make the best of a bad situation and continue to let her be part of the marriage. And you, you're going to be her personal maid."

Lu Mingyang met the wolf's eyes so close to him and said with a smile, "That's great! From now on, there will be no rivals in the world of Dasheng."

Jin Yiluo grabbed Lu Mingyang's neck, but all the strength was in his hands, and he couldn't exert or retract it.

"Woman, the smarter a person appears to be, the more stupid he will die."

He warned fiercely.

Lu Mingyang met his gaze calmly without any fear.

Jin Yiluo turned around angrily. He had called her out only to scare her. He thought that even if she called him "Master" tenderly, it would be fine. Unexpectedly, she refused to say a single soft word.

In the end, Jin Yiluo exchanged Lu Mingqin for money to build the emperor's garden and a year's worth of taxes from Yanmen Pass. That was Dasheng territory, which the Marquis of Chengyang had sworn to defend, yet now they had to pay tribute to the Xiongnu.

On the way out of the palace, Wu Weixie looked at his master, who was filled with anger, and asked in confusion, "If you hate her so much, why don't you give her to the soldiers to play with?"

The emperor agreed last time, so there is no reason for him to disagree on this last night.

Jin Yiluo shook his head, "You don't understand. Women in Sheng Dynasty value reputation more than their lives."

"So the master is afraid that she'll commit suicide." Wu Weixie still didn't understand. "If she dies, she dies. As long as she doesn't die in our hands, it's fine. Do you want to keep her alive and torture her slowly?"

"Exactly!"

Jin Yiluo turned his head to look at the little girl who followed King Ningyuan out of the palace gate, feeling a lot of emotions in his heart.

The little girl wasn't afraid of death, but was willing to commit herself to him. This proved that deep down, she was still submissive to his majesty and wanted him to love her well. It was just that she didn't want to admit her father's death. One day, he would come back and let her see her heart clearly.

"Let's go!" Jin Yiluo jumped on the horse.

Lu Mingyang looked at the vanishing Jin Yiluo, her legs weakening and she fell forward. Chu Mingzheng happened to turn around, and she fell into a warm embrace with a faint rose scent.

"I'm sorry for being rude, Your Highness!" Lu Mingyang hurriedly pushed away his arms.

Chu Mingzheng clutched his chest and began coughing violently, his body swaying as if he was about to fall. Lu Mingyang hurried forward to support him.

I can't afford it if this sickly eldest prince falls to death after being pushed by me.

"Your Highness, please forgive me. This subject did not mean to do anything."

"I am ill and cannot bear it any longer. Please help me get on the carriage!" Chu Mingzheng looked at the girl, whose head he could only see from the back, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Yes!" Lu Mingyang lowered her head even lower and respectfully escorted him to the carriage. But the man was too dishonest and kept touching her hand.

It’s okay, just bear with it.

Jin Yiluo will leave tomorrow, so it’s okay to offend him, but the person in front of him is different. He will have to make a living under his command in the future.

"I was really scared!" Chu Mingzheng sat in the carriage and looked at Lu Mingyang with a smile.

Lu Mingyang silently moved to the side of the compartment door until he had no room to retreat.

Although Jin Yiluo was cruel, she could see through his thoughts at a glance, but the person in front of her was so thoughtful that she couldn't see clearly. Moreover, it was unclear whether he was an enemy or a friend, so she had to deal with him carefully, otherwise she would be doomed and shattered to pieces.

"You are truly courageous, young lady." Beneath the man's superficial smile, a hint of unnoticeable admiration appeared. "How did you know that Jin Yiluo would let you go?"

"I've always had good luck in gambling."

"What's the big deal if I win the bet?" If I lose, there's no going back. She could have stayed out of it and been safe.

Lu Mingyang said self-deprecatingly: "I don't want to owe them anything."

She can sacrifice her chastity for her life, and she can sacrifice her life for a simple "no debt" again. What kind of strange woman is this?

Chu Mingzheng said: "Do you know that if you don't go in today, Zhong Bo will die, and you!"

"Me what?" Lu Mingyang suddenly looked at Chu Mingzheng.

"Nothing!" Chu Mingzheng smiled faintly and closed his eyes to rest.

The night by the serene, clear waters of the lake was filled with a chill. The stars shone into the water, creating a dizzying sensation, as if the world had turned upside down. Even then, Yang Xier couldn't believe she had escaped this conspiracy unscathed.

Fortunately, I didn't let Brother Qing down, and my innocence is still there.

But reputation?

Although His Majesty has ordered us to keep silent, there is no wall that is impenetrable.

I don’t know whether Brother Qing is still willing to marry me.

"Nian'er, do you look down on your second sister?" Lu Mingyang asked his sister in a muffled voice while lying on the bed.

Yang Nian'er was puzzled. "How could I look down on Second Sister? I think you're amazing. Especially after you had a fever, it's like you've opened up your Ren and Tong meridians, and your spiritual roots are fully awakened."

"Which opera troupe did you hear this from? You seem to have full spiritual power." But it is true that since she had modern memories, her perception of this era has had a sense of detachment from the sober decline.

It’s like playing games. When you’re excited, you concentrate on getting points. When you’re not doing well, you just pretend it has nothing to do with you and firmly draw a line between yourself and the fools in the game.

Not me, not me.

"Squeak!" Lu Mingyang gasped, grimacing in pain. "Nian'er, what kind of medicine did you apply to me? It feels different from yesterday. Although it hurts, it feels warm and comfortable."

Nian'er came to Bishuiyoutan yesterday, bringing with her the medicine used in the mansion.