eurekapd Chapter 207 Marrying the Princess
Chapter 207 Marrying the Princess
Chu Chengli had been living in the palaces of the two concubines for a long time, totally disregarding Li Jingshu's feelings. This made Li Jingshu extremely angry and disappointed. She could not accept that Chu Chengli had violated the oath they had made, and she could not tolerate that he was so easily fond of the new and tired of the old.
Chu Chengli, however, thought that Li Jingshu was becoming more and more unreasonable. She used to be obedient, gentle and considerate, but now she was like a shrew. In contrast, the tenderness of the two concubines made him feel very comfortable. Facing Li Jingshu's noise, Chu Chengli's patience gradually wore out and he became more and more indifferent to her.
Princess Hu Yanzhuozhuo of Yuewu spent a long month in the post station before the rats that kept pestering her left. During this period, Hu Yanzhuozhuo felt like she was trapped in a cage, feeling extremely depressed, but she could do nothing about it.
At this time, after many hardships, Duanmu Qin, the little princess of Beiliu, finally set foot on the land of Dazhao and arrived at Shangjing City. Beiliu and Dazhao did not have much hatred, and the relationship between the two countries was relatively harmonious. Therefore, Duanmu Qin's arrival was warmly welcomed by the people of Dazhao!
As night fell, Emperor Wen specially held a grand palace banquet in the palace, inviting guests from all parties to celebrate together. Several princes knew that this palace banquet was actually a blind date banquet in disguise.
They understand that Emperor Wen hopes to use this opportunity to let Duanmu Qin and Hu Yanzhuozhuo get acquainted with the princes. In this palace full of power and calculation, everyone has their own plans. Duanmu Qin and Hu Yanzhuozhuo are at the center of this turbulent situation, not knowing how their fate will develop...
The palace banquet went very smoothly, but Li Jingshu's face was frighteningly gloomy. Tonight, Chu Chengli actually brought his pair of sisters to attend, and sat aside, completely ignoring the existence of her, the Crown Princess. Li Jingshu felt extremely humiliated and could only drink alone in a corner to drown her sorrows.
On the other side, Luo Lingyue's eyes flashed with coldness, but there was a faint smile on the corner of her mouth. She picked up a pot of wine and slowly walked to sit next to Li Jingshu. Li Jingshu was furious when she saw this, and whispered angrily: "What are you doing here? Get out of here!"
Luo Lingyue responded calmly and softly, "Shu Shu, aren't you always good at bewitching men? Why are you like this now? Is it because you are too ugly? Look at your two concubine sisters, how charming and attractive they are! And your man Cheng Li, since he can betray me, Luo Lingyue, he can easily betray you too! Do you feel the feeling of being betrayed now? Does it feel good?"
Li Jingshu opened her eyes suddenly, and her consciousness returned to her mind in an instant. Her body trembled slightly, and cold sweat dripped on her forehead. She was still frightened by Chu Chengli's neglect of her during this period, but when she saw the person standing in front of her, all her fear was replaced by anger.
She clenched her teeth tightly and squeezed out a voice: "Luo Lingyue! You...you are not dead! You are not dead!"
Luo Lingyue stood there quietly, her eyes cold and full of hatred. However, there was a strange smile on the corner of her mouth, as if she was laughing at Li Jingshu's astonishment.
Endless anger burned deep in her eyes, but on the surface she showed a kind of frightening charm. She whispered: "You and Cheng Li are still alive and well, how can I die so easily? I want to watch you fall into the hell of no return!"
Every word was like a poisonous arrow shooting at Li Jingshu, making her feel a chill rising up her spine. The determination and hatred revealed in Luo Lingyue's words made Li Jingshu take a step back.
Li Jingshu rushed towards Chu Chengli with a pale face and a panicked look. She used all her strength to push away the two concubines standing beside Chu Chengli, then tightly grasped Chu Chengli's sleeve and shouted loudly: "Chengli! Luo Lingyue is not dead! She is not dead!"
This sudden scene stunned everyone present, and the originally lively banquet suddenly became silent. The officials and their families all stared at Li Jingshu in amazement, with astonishment on their faces. Emperor Wen stared at her coldly with an expressionless face, revealing a hint of displeasure in his eyes.
Seeing this, the Queen stood up and said, "The Crown Princess must be drunk. Why don't you help her back to the East Palace to rest!" After that, several palace maids hurried forward and tried to take Li Jingshu away from the scene. However, Li Jingshu grabbed the corner of Chu Chengli's clothes and refused to let go. Her eyes were full of despair and unwillingness.
Chu Chengli frowned and tried to break free from Li Jingshu's hand, but she held on tighter and cried out in a sobbing voice: "I'm not drunk! Chengli, believe me, Luo Lingyue is really not dead! She's still alive!"
At this moment, the whole banquet fell into chaos. People began to whisper and talk. Some people suspected that Li Jingshu was mentally ill, while others were curious about what she said.
Finally, Chu Chengli signaled Xuanhu beside him to escort her back to the East Palace safely. With their departure, the farce quickly came to an end.
At this time, Emperor Wen turned to face the three princes, his eyes were majestic and deep. He slowly said: "Now you are all of marriageable age. As men, you should take on the responsibility of your family and country. Therefore, I have decided to let the two princesses and Miss Xiao choose you as husbands!"
The three princes knew that this was not a simple marriage, but a marriage involving political interests. Love might not be important, but they were well aware of the interests involved.
The third prince Chu Chengyan had a determined look in his eyes. He understood the mission he was shouldering, and when it came to the marriage, he was willing to put the overall situation first.
The fourth prince Chu Cheng'an frowned slightly. Although he felt helpless about the political marriage, he also knew that this was an unavoidable reality.
The fifth prince Chu Chengxuan seemed more indifferent. He liked men, and marrying a wife would just be a decoration!
Yuewu Kingdom is a mysterious and ancient country. The eldest princess of Yuewu Kingdom, Hu Yanzhuozhuo, is as dazzling as the brightest star in the night sky. She walks gracefully towards the seat of the third prince Chu Chengyan, holding a crystal clear jade ruyi in her hand.
Every step exudes a noble and elegant temperament, attracting everyone's attention. When she finally came in front of Chu Chengyan, she gently placed the jade ruyi in his hand, as if conveying a precious gift and deep affection.
Chu Chengyan felt Hu Yanzhuo's move, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a gentle smile. After he took the jade ruyi, he took off the jade pendant hanging around his waist without hesitation, and carefully returned it to Hu Yanzhuo.
This action seemed to symbolize a tacit understanding or agreement between the two, which made the people present curious and expectant. The jade pendant shone with a warm light, reflecting the jade ruyi in Hu Yanzhuozhuo's hand, forming a beautiful and moving picture.
The whole scene was filled with a quiet and solemn atmosphere, as if time had stood still. In this brief exchange, Hu Yanzhuozhuo and Chu Chengyan conveyed their feelings to each other with their eyes and smiles, and the two precious items became the bond of their emotional connection.
Emperor Wen sat on a high throne with a smile on his face, but his eyes were cold as he looked at the Third Prince Chu Chengyan!