Deep Palace Pet Peach Blossom Flawless

Nian Nian's father, Jiang Qi, has inherited the title of Duke of Rong and has petitioned the Emperor to appoint Gao Lanyan and his legitimate son, Jiang Nianchen, as the Duke's heirs. It's said that the Duke's relationship with his mother, Old Madam Jiang, has reached a freezing point in recent years. When Old Madam Jiang learned of the request, she became furious and fell ill. She also berated the Duke's concubine, saying she hadn't conceived in years and was like a hen that couldn't lay eggs. She caused a major disturbance in the household, but unfortunately, she couldn't sway Jiang Qi in the slightest.

The Jade Sister that Nian Nian mentioned is the beloved daughter of General Leng Qujing. She is a few years younger than her and has not yet been engaged. Her full name is Leng Jiayu. Her name carries all the love and expectations of her parents for her. She also grew up under the care of the Queen since she was a child and has a very lively and cheerful personality.

Leng Jiayu smiled and said, "It'll take an incense stick of time for the excitement to reach us. We're on the second floor, next to the window, so we have to take a good look at what makes the people overseas different from us in the Dasheng Dynasty. Eh? It was quite quiet up there, why is it like a pot of boiling water now?"

Gradually, the streets were no longer quiet, and the voices of the people gradually became lively. Even Qian Zining, who was sipping tea seriously, paused for a moment while holding the teacup.

Qian Zining - the legitimate daughter of the current first-rank general Qian Hui. It is said that she was lost for a period of time in her childhood, which made General Qian feel very guilty and distressed. He was also the most indulgent to this legitimate young daughter. So Qian Zining, who was already 19 years old, said that she would not get married. General Qian was not only troubled and worried, but he did not dare to arrange a marriage for his daughter privately. Of course, there were insiders who said that Qian Zining had the support of the Queen Mother. General Qian himself fell in love with the young and talented son-in-law, but did not dare to go beyond the Queen Mother to make the decision for his daughter's marriage, which made him very aggrieved.

General Qian also went to the Emperor Shenwu to drink and complain, but even the emperor did not respond to his words. General Qian had no choice but to keep quiet for a few days and find another way to solve the problem.

Nian Nian looked up at Qian Zining and said, "Sister Zining, my mother-in-law has asked someone to tell me about my husband's distant cousin. He is very talented and will definitely pass the next autumn imperial examination. His family background is also excellent. Would you like to consider him?"

Qian Zining said casually, "You agreed?"

"No, I found a reason to refuse!"

Nian Nian said helplessly, "You're such a hot commodity. You have my adoptive mother at your side, and you're the general's only legitimate daughter. Who among the nobles wouldn't be eyeing you? Especially... Sister Zi Ning, I don't know what you're thinking. By the time you figure it out, the very threshold of your general's mansion might even be broken down by matchmakers."

Qian Zining said nonchalantly, "Then wait until I figure it out!"

Even her father couldn't control her, and the Queen and her mother supported her, so why should she put herself in a difficult position and waste her time and energy on people with impure motives!

Leng Jiayu enviously said, "I'm going to tell the Queen too... I don't want to get engaged so soon. If I become someone else's daughter-in-law, I won't be able to go out whenever I want like I do now and watch the fun. How free!"

Qian Zining said calmly, "Are you sure you won't be soft-hearted if your father frowns?"

Leng Jiayu choked. It was true. Her father held her in his hands for fear of dropping her, and in his mouth for fear of melting her. She couldn't bear to see her father worrying about her.

Nian Nian smiled and said, "Okay, Yu'er will take another two or three years! Don't rush. Besides, General Leng will definitely value Sister Yu'er's feelings before he can settle the marriage."

Qian Zining nodded: "That's right! Unlike me, my father sees my feelings, but I just don't feel anything!"

Leng Jiayu and Nian Nian couldn't help but smile at each other.

Qian Zining added, "The noise outside is getting louder and louder. It looks like the excitement is about to begin."

The three of them moved to the window and looked towards the noisy place, not knowing that they were watching the excitement and the scenery, and in the eyes of others, they were also a beautiful scenery.

King Yu’s team was getting closer and closer, and would soon pass by the teahouse.

The three of them stood by the window on the second floor and could clearly hear all kinds of noisy voices.

"Their noses are so high!"

“Why are some people with dark skin and others with such fair skin?”

"Don't the people of Haiguo live in the sea? Why are they so good at riding horses?"

"Have the people of Haiguo always lived on large ships?"

"That leader's legs are so long!"

"With just a few hundred people, that king has already reached the imperial city?"

"Brother, you may not know that the King of the Sea Nation has brought an army of 20,000 to 30,000 soldiers to pay tribute to our Dasheng. All those elite soldiers are camped outside the imperial city!"

"Hiss! That Island King is quite brave! How dare he!"

"Why not? If we're going to cooperate with our Dasheng Dynasty, we have to show some sincerity to His Majesty!"

"Wow! I think the leader is quite handsome!"

"and many more!"

Someone screamed, "Did you see that Island King's eyes? They're green!"

"Isn't that a monster?"

"His eyes are green!"

The crowd seemed to be speechless, staring at the Island King on his tall horse. The Island King's green eyes were like the clearest jade lake, beautiful and mysterious, and like a bottomless well that made people indulge in it.

Qian Zining was stunned when she heard the discussions in the crowd. Those words brought back distant memories. In a trance, she raised her head and looked carefully again, and suddenly she met a pair of eyes like an unfathomable green lake.

King Yu raised his head and looked at Qian Zining steadily, one up and one down, one active and one still, their eyes crossed each other like lightning.

Qian Zining was stunned again, but this time she was distracted for a long time. When she looked again, King Yu had already walked a long way on his tall horse, leaving only his back to Qian Zining.

The Bafang Pavilion received Prince Yu and his entourage. The Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Revenue took care of everything necessary to welcome the distinguished guests, and Prince Yu and his entourage lived there peacefully.

Emperor Shenwu issued an edict to summon Prince Yu and others to the palace the next day, giving them enough time to rest after their long journey.

Qian Zining was not originally qualified to attend such a state banquet for diplomatic relations, but she had a backer, so she went to ask the Queen Mother for help and got a seat beside the Queen Mother. Lan Qingwu only told the public that the general's daughter was accompanying the Seventh Princess, and the concubines in the harem and the royal relatives naturally did not ask too many questions.

Privately, Lan Qingwu asked Qian Zining why she was interested in such a solemn state banquet. Qian Zining hesitated to speak, and finally said coquettishly, "Your Majesty, you will know when the state banquet begins. Now I am just guessing."

Lan Qingwu said, "So mysterious? From the sound of it, it seems to be related to me? This is interesting!"