The sickly son died young? After the marriage exchange, I will bring prosperity to his entire clan f

These kinds of things are always cruel, built on the sacrifice of human lives.

"However, Da Fan is really not afraid that Da Shun will turn the tables if he makes such a move."

Ling Silang shook his head. "The Emperor's health is deteriorating. The Crown Prince is the rightful heir, but his health has also been poor. This has led to instability in the foundation of the country. If we advocate war, we are likely to face both internal and external troubles."

Du Mingxian stopped talking. She just hoped that His Highness the Crown Prince was alright.

Among the countries that came this time, some were weaker than Da Shun, some were stronger, and some were evenly matched. Not all of them wanted a marriage alliance.

Because of the death of the second prince, those who originally wanted to arrange a marriage alliance, seeing the internal chaos within the Great Shun Dynasty, simply took their princess with them and left.

Therefore, none of the envoys who came to make peace stayed behind, and a month after the Emperor's birthday, all the envoys from various countries left.

Ling Silang also moved directly to the small courtyard that Du Mingxian bought, for convenience.

Du Mingxian has been idle lately. She doesn't like to associate with other noble ladies. Right now, she still holds the title of the eldest daughter of the Wen family, so it doesn't matter if she doesn't go out and socialize. It's good for her to have some peace and quiet.

She had been enjoying her comfort for only a few days when, while she was sleeping that night, she sensed someone approaching. She immediately became alert, but when she realized that the person had no intention of killing her, she was filled with doubt.

The man in black did not come in; he simply knocked lightly twice on the window. “Miss Wen, my master invites you in.”

Upon hearing the voice, Du Mingxian immediately recognized it as the Crown Prince. "I understand, I'll be there shortly."

After the men in black left, Du Mingxian got dressed and went to the Crown Prince's residence.

I haven't seen the Crown Prince for a long time, and I feel that he is a little different today. Usually, I can smell the incense and faint medicine on the Crown Prince when I get close, but today I can smell the incense, but I can hardly smell the medicine.

Moreover, His Highness the Crown Prince coughs from time to time, but she hadn't heard him cough since she entered the courtyard today.

"Your Highness," Du Mingxian bowed.

The crown prince lifted his eyelids to glance at her, "Sit down, you don't need to be reserved here."

Du Mingxian didn't quite understand the Crown Prince, but she still obediently sat down. She had no interest in staying up late, so she asked directly, "I wonder what Your Highness has summoned me for?"

"I have something for you to see." The Crown Prince handed the letter to Du Mingxian.

Du Mingxian sat up straight as soon as she saw the handwriting; it was written by Old Madam Xu. Upon opening the letter, she saw that it asked if she and Ling Silang had been found. Her family was very worried, and the Ling family was even preparing to send someone out to inquire about them.

The letter also asked the recipient to put in a little more effort.

“You can write a reply, and I’ll have someone send it back. Otherwise, the Ling family has no idea what’s going on outside in this vast world.”

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Du Mingxian immediately wrote two replies. One was to say that they were in the capital and doing well, but some things had delayed them. However, it was good that they had someone to protect them now, and their family could rest assured. This was for Old Madam Xu.

The other letter was addressed to the Ling family. It briefly described how they missed the imperial examination because it was their first time traveling, so they planned to travel around for a while before returning. They assured the family that everything was fine and there was no need to worry or send anyone to inquire about them. Because their itinerary was uncertain, they did not leave a return address.

She just wanted to reassure them that she and Ling Silang were both fine and nothing was wrong.

After she finished writing, she placed the letter on the table and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Of course." The Crown Prince waved his hand, as if testing the waters, "Ever since I ate the things you sent me last time, my love sickness has not improved. I wonder if there is some kind of magic in the things you make."

Du Mingxian's heart skipped a beat. "Perhaps it suits Your Highness's taste better. If Your Highness likes it, I will make it again next time."

"Okay, I'll send it over tomorrow."

I was just being polite, you don't have to be so impolite.