The banquet was over, and as Shen Xue walked out of the palace, Chu Jun walked up to her. "Princess Ya'an, please stay."

Shen Xue stopped and turned to look at Chu Jun, "Mr. Chu, what's the matter?"

Chu Jun smiled slightly, "The county lady's sword dance today was so heroic and valiant that it impressed me."

Shen Xue smiled softly, "Mr. Chu, you are too kind. I have no talent to offer, so I have no choice but to present my ugliness."

"You are too modest. I have visited the Princess's residence many times but to no avail."

"Master Chu, I've been too busy lately and haven't been home. What do you want from me?"

"Are you free tomorrow? My sister is inviting many girls to go horseback riding and hunting in the suburbs."

Shen Xue smiled slightly and apologized, "Mr. Chu, I'm sorry. Medical school has just entered a new phase, and I'm very busy right now. I really can't spare the time to go sightseeing."

Although Chu Jun felt a little regretful, he still smiled and said, "Let's go together when we have time in the future!"

At this time, Xie Yongheng came over with his attendants, "Princess of Ya'an County, I am Xie Yongheng. I have heard of your great name for a long time, and seeing you today really makes me admire you."

"Thank you, Master. Miao Zan."

Xie Yongheng looked at Shen Xue with a burning gaze, "I didn't expect that the county lady is not only a skilled doctor, but also a skilled martial artist. She puts many men to shame."

"My three-legged martial arts skills are not worth mentioning. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Master Xie."

"As a descendant of a military family, my martial arts skills are only this good. I wonder who the county lady's master is?"

"I learned from the guards."

Xie Yongheng's eyes lit up. "The county lady is so intelligent that she can actually learn such martial arts from the guards. It's really rare."

Shen Xue saw the carriage approaching and leaned forward slightly. "My two lords, I have many things to attend to. I will take my leave first."

"Princess Ya'an, take care."

She slowly got on the carriage and sighed deeply, "Fortunately, I got through this without any danger today."

"Han Lin, go back to the medical school."

"I obey my orders."

The carriage moved slowly, with Han Lin, Su Yu and others riding horses to protect it on both sides.

Chu Jun and Xie Yongheng watched the carriage go away, thinking that even the princess didn't have so many guards protecting her.

The two looked at each other, exchanged a few words, and left.

Qifei Palace

She sat there furiously, slamming the table and gritting her teeth, saying, "How dare a country girl like you snatch my daughter away from me? Don't you even consider your own worth?"

The nanny quickly comforted her, "Your Highness, please don't be angry. She's just a little princess. It's up to you to decide how to deal with her."

"The Emperor knows of her existence, and I cannot let her disappear."

"My Lady, the county lady is already of marriageable age. As long as she is betrothed to someone, what else can Master Chu and General Xie think?"

"I just thought of this idea at the banquet, but she might not agree with ordinary people. Only when the emperor grants her a marriage will she dare not object."

"I have been thinking of only letting her be the Third Prince's concubine. I recommend Shi Wan to the Emperor as the Third Prince's principal wife."

"The eldest lady will be fourteen after the New Year, which is the right age for engagement. If she becomes the principal wife, it will also help you to improve your relationship with the Third Prince. Our family will help him plan his future, and you will become the most honorable Empress Dowager of our Great Qi. It will be a good thing for an orphan like her to sit on the position of a concubine."

"She helped the Third Prince heal his leg injury, and the position of concubine was a gift to her. When everyone knew that the Emperor had appointed her as the Third Prince's concubine, they would also praise the Emperor for his benevolence."

"Your Majesty is wise."

After returning home, Chu Yun consulted with her mother about when to go to the Princess's Mansion to propose marriage. "Don't worry, Yun'er. The New Year is still a month away. This is the parents' decision and the matchmaker's words. If her grandparents don't know about this, this marriage will not count."

"Xie Yongheng seemed to be interested in the County Lady at today's banquet. I'm worried that if I propose marriage too late, someone else will get there first."

"Mother will send someone to find out more about this, and when the county lord's elders arrive, she will ask the matchmaker to come."

"Thank you ma'am."

On the other hand, Xie Yongheng also mentioned Shen Xue to his mother after returning home, saying that he would marry no one but her. Mrs. Xie pondered for a long time and said that she would discuss it with his father before making a decision.

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