eurekapd Chapter 505: Just a Sacrifice
Chapter 505: Just a Sacrifice
Xi Jiangyue raised her eyebrows in surprise.
From what she had heard, Bei Yingchen was an extremely arrogant man, and even offended many people because of his temper.
But now it seems that this little prince is not so annoying after all.
"There is no need to say such things between you and me. I just hope that the young prince will be careful with his words and actions in the future." Xi Jiangyue smiled faintly and walked away after she finished speaking.
Bei Yingchen was dazzled by Xi Jiangyue's smile, and when he came to his senses, Xi Jiangyue had already walked away.
Bei Yingchen couldn't help but take a deep breath, and then hurriedly chased after him.
At the palace banquet, men and women sat on the left and right sides, and Yi Qianhuan happened to be seated next to Xi Jiangyue.
After the envoys met with the emperor, there was singing and dancing. Yi Qianhuan watched the singing and dancing and was invited by Xi Jiangyue to drink a few glasses of wine.
At this time, after the dance ended, Imperial Concubine Cao, who was sitting on a high seat, suddenly smiled at Xi Jiang Yue and said, "I have long heard that the princesses of Xi Jiang are all as beautiful as flowers. After meeting the Thirteenth Princess today, I found that the rumors are indeed true. The Thirteenth Princess is truly so beautiful that she can make the moon hide in shame and the flowers sink to the bottom of the water."
Xi Jiangyue was rarely praised by name like this, and her face couldn't help but feel hot.
However, she still stood up gracefully and raised the wine glass in her hand: "How can I compare with you ladies? I offer a toast to you ladies."
Cao drank the wine with a smile, and said to Bei Yunting in a delicate voice: "Your Majesty, I think the Thirteenth Princess is very graceful and her age is just right for the young prince of the Regent's Mansion. Your Majesty, why don't you try to bring them together? Maybe it will become a good story."
"What the imperial concubine said is quite right. The Thirteenth Princess is extremely beautiful, and she is exactly one year younger than the young prince. Bei Yingchen, you have reached the age to get married, so how about I betroth the Thirteenth Princess to you?" Bei Yunting asked with a smile.
Everyone listened silently, knowing full well that Bei Yingchen dared not refuse.
"The Emperor has already issued an edict granting the marriage, and the questions asked at the palace banquet today are just a formality."
At this time, Xi Jiangyue heard the discussions of other people around her.
"Speaking of which, it seems that the Thirteenth Princess is not favored by the royal family of Xijiang Kingdom?"
"It's natural, otherwise the marriage wouldn't have happened to her."
"It's normal for a princess who was born with her mother's death to be unwelcome."
"She is just as unwelcome when she comes to Yunzhao Kingdom. Everyone knows that the young prince has no national god in his heart, and the Thirteenth Princess is just a political victim." Sitting behind Xi Jiangyue was a princess from a certain prince's family. She had always admired Bei Yingchen, and now that the position of the principal wife was taken away by Xi Jiangyue, she naturally had to say a few words to vent her anger.
Although Xi Jiangyue had expected this, she still couldn't help feeling sad when she heard these sarcastic words with her own ears.
At this moment, Xi Jiangyue vaguely saw Yi Qianhuan beside her move, and then a scream came from behind her.
"Who is it? Who hit me with a peanut!" The princess grimaced in pain when a flying peanut hit the corner of her mouth.
It’s strange to say, this tiny peanut, which looks inconspicuous, can hurt so much that it makes people feel like going crazy!
"It was me who did it." Yi Qianhuan spoke slowly and successfully silenced the princess who had been chattering non-stop.
The princess's face suddenly turned pale and blue: "God of the State, you, what do you mean by this?"
"How can there be flies making noise here at a palace banquet? Your Majesty, I am just trying to share your worries." Yi Qianhuan said confidently, and her unquestionable tone made no one in the audience dare to refute her.
Bei Yunting kept smiling: "Thank you for your hard work, God of the Nation. Come, give God of the Nation a portion of the roasted mutton on my table."
Bei Yunting's action clearly showed that he was standing on Yi Qianhuan's side, so that the princess did not dare to shout even if she felt wronged.
It wasn't just this princess. After Yi Qianhuan took action, all those who were discussing just now fell silent without exception. No one dared to offend Xi Jiangyue again.
Xi Jiangyue was deeply moved and looked at Yi Qianhuan with eyes full of admiration.
No wonder the governor and the young prince both like Lady God of the State. Her free and easy attitude is truly admirable!
At this time, Bei Yingchen stood up and said, "Your Majesty, men and women should listen to the matchmaker's parents when they get married, but I think marriage is not a joke and we should not just listen to one side."
As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.
Xi Jiangyue also clenched her fingers nervously.
Although she knew that Bei Yingchen did not agree with this marriage from the bottom of his heart, if Bei Yingchen rejected this marriage in front of so many people, she would never be able to hold her head up in front of others in the future!
Bei Yunting had not expected such a change to happen. His expression was mixed with displeasure: "So according to what you said, what do you want to do?"
Xi Jiangyue closed her eyes in fear.
"Don't worry." At this time, Yi Qianhuan saw the uneasiness in Xi Jiangyue's heart, and slowly spoke to comfort her: "Bei Yingchen is not such a person who doesn't know the importance of things."
Xi Jiangyue opened her eyes and met Bei Yingchen's sincere gaze.
"I would like to ask Princess Thirteen if she is willing to marry me. As long as the princess nods, I will bring a sedan chair with eight bearers to welcome the princess to my house."
Seeing that Bei Yingchen was serious, Xi Jiangyue was stunned for a moment.
She couldn't remember how long it had been since she had made a decision.
Her fate was almost determined since she was born.
Whether she was in the royal family of Xijiang Kingdom in the past, or was engaged and later came to Yunzhao Kingdom, she never had a choice.
Her fate has always been decided by others since she was a child, and no one has ever asked her whether she is willing or not.
She had never decided on her own future, and she had even become numb from the habit, taking everything for granted.
But now think about it, how can so many things be taken for granted? Why can't she be the master of her own life?
Bei Yingchen was the first person to ask her if she was willing.
Even though she knew that the engagement would not go through, Xi Jiangyue was very clear that if she said she didn't want to now, Bei Yingchen would definitely respect her decision.
This person will disobey the order for her.
"I am willing." Xi Jiangyue lowered her eyelashes and made up her mind.
"Then I am willing too. I beg Your Majesty to grant me a marriage with the Thirteenth Princess." Bei Yingchen knelt down respectfully.
Bei Yunting looked at Bei Yingchen with some dissatisfaction.
It was already something that had been arranged, couldn't Bei Yingchen just nod and agree?
You have to create more trouble!
"In that case, I will decide on your marriage. Let's continue the palace banquet!" Bei Yunting was too lazy to talk nonsense. After finalizing the matter, he continued to drink and have fun with the imperial concubine beside him.
At this time, Xi Jiangyue found that Bei Yingchen turned his head to look at her and gave her a thumbs up.