Ayao, who was startled by his inexplicable laughter, thought that the prince was dissatisfied, so she hurriedly ran to shake Huan Ci awake under the pretext of making tea.
But it happened that Huanci had been so nervous all day long that he jumped out of bed when she shook him.
"What happened?"
Ayao curled her lips dejectedly and said, "It's not a big deal, it's the Crown Prince who came to the inn."
The anxious Huan Ci finally stopped dressing.
"What is he here for?"
"It has been more than an hour. The girl has been sleeping and he has been waiting. I don't know what she is going to do."
Huan Ci frowned slightly and hurriedly got up to tidy up his appearance.
Less than a cup of tea later, a slim figure finally stepped into the main room.
"I'm really sorry for keeping Your Highness waiting for so long." Huan Ci said softly.
"Nothing, I'm not busy today either." Zong Zhengche smiled, "I came here to discuss something with the princess."
After saying that, he stared at Ah Lian meaningfully.
Ah Lian understood immediately, followed Zong Zhengche's people outside, and thoughtfully closed the door for them.
"What do you want to say, Your Highness?" Huan Ci looked at him with a frown.
Zong Zhengche lowered his head, smiled, and said softly: "This matter is really abrupt, I hope it won't scare the princess."
Huan Ci stretched out his hand to pour him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "It's okay, Your Highness, just tell me what you have to say."
"How about we two get married?"
"ah--"
Huan Ci was scalded by the tea and jumped up instantly, shaking the water in his hand awkwardly.
"How are you?" Zong Zhengche stepped forward and grabbed her hand to observe.
Huan Ci's face turned red, and he awkwardly withdrew his hand and put it behind his back.
"His Highness's proposal is indeed unpredictable."
Zong Zhengche's words caught her by surprise, after all, she never thought she could have a relationship with this person.
But if you think about it carefully, Zong Zhengche's behavior is quite reasonable.
In the past few years, she and her father have been isolated and helpless, and have been tortured by Zong Zhengyuan. However, the military power in the hands of her father cannot be underestimated, and this is exactly what Zong Zhengche needs.
If they join forces with Zong Zhengche, it will be beneficial to both of them.
only--
She was not familiar with this person, so discussing such a matter as soon as they came up would inevitably make her suspicious.
However, the most important thing at the moment is the war in Yunzhou. If Zong Zhengche can use Zong Zhengche's power to solve this problem, it will not be a loss.
"The princess doesn't believe me?"
The long silence made Zong Zhengche laugh secretly.
Huan Ci looked up at him and pretended to say: "Now that my father is in dire straits, how can I have the energy to think about my marriage? Besides, yesterday His Majesty also asked me if I would like to enter the palace. If he really means that, wouldn't I?
?”
Zong Zhengche chuckled: "Don't worry, Princess, Modi will do his best to help King Dingyuan calm down the war. Besides, I think my uncle's decision to let you enter the palace is just to test you."
"Is Modi yours?" Huan Ci stared at him with wide eyes.
What Fu Shen said that night must have been what Zong Zhengyuan meant, but the person next to him is often the most difficult to guard against. If she entered the palace, it would indeed have advantages and disadvantages for Zong Zhengyuan.
What's more, Zong Zhengyuan has a very good face, and he will definitely not do such controversial things blatantly. Although I don't know if he really means that, but if Modi is Zong Zhengche's person, let's go with Zong Zhengche for the time being.
Marriage is worth it.
"Although I didn't help you get 50,000 troops, I believe that with King Dingyuan's ability, 30,000 is enough." The man said to bring her back from her thoughts.
Huan Ci lowered his eyes and took a sip of tea without commenting on his words.
I originally thought that the people sent by Zong Zhengyuan would interfere with it, but now if this worry is gone, the hope of repelling the enemy army is indeed much greater.
"Your Majesty will definitely not agree to our marriage." Huan Ci tried.
Unexpectedly, Zong Zhengche raised the corner of his mouth and smiled sarcastically: "No, this is the best time. If I mentioned it before him, it would be even worse for him to let you enter the palace. But, he has already mentioned it to you.
, he will definitely hate you when the time comes. But he has deep faith in Modi, and when the border war is resolved, it will be too late for him to regret it."
"How can your Highness be sure that His Majesty will not reject you? My father has a high position and is very powerful. If I marry you, won't he be even more uneasy?" Huan Ci asked, raising his eyebrows.
"The most direct is the most effective. What's more, you know better than me why he sent Modi there." Zong Zhengche said with a smile.
Huan Ci smiled knowingly.
Zong Zhengyuan has been dealing with his father these years, and I don't know what tricks he wants to play this time. If at this time, he finds that there is an opportunity to kill his father and Zong Zhengche at once, he will definitely take the risk.
Although I don't know how sincere Munemasa Toru is, the enemy of her enemy is her friend, and as long as she uses it properly, it will become her sharp blade.
only--
Suddenly something puzzled her.
"Your Highness will be twenty-two this year. How come you haven't gotten married yet?"
Not only that, she had never heard of Zong Zhengche having any romantic affairs, which was really strange.
"Isn't it the same for the princess?" Zong Zhengche just asked rhetorically.
Huan Ci sneered: "In that case, it's worth a try, but Your Highness needs to show some sincerity."
"It's a deal."
Zong Zhengche leaned back on the chair comfortably and played with the jade pendant in his hand.
*
In a blink of an eye, we arrived at Laba.
In previous years when he was in Bingzhou, this festival must have been celebrated lively by Huan Ci.
It's a pity that she is now in a foreign country and has something on her mind. She feels depressed when she wakes up early. The noisy atmosphere only makes her uneasy.
Since Zong Zhengche came that day, she has not left the house again. She was forced to stay in the house to recuperate for a few days by A Yao. Now she is much better.
Originally, Zong Zhengche wanted her to move to another place, but seeing that her injury had not healed, he had to give up.
She had not received a letter from her father in the past few days, so she was inevitably a little anxious.
There was no news about her people for some reason, and now she and Ayao Alian were the only ones here. The few informants her father had planted here had not yet been fully contacted, and they did not dare to use them blatantly, which really made it difficult for her to move forward.
But if she hires new people, there will be many things that can be done, and she doesn't dare to act rashly.
"Squeak——"
The sudden sound of the door brought her back from her thoughts.
"Girl, why don't you lie down?" Ayao saw her fiddling with pen and ink and came over eagerly.
"I want to write a letter to father." Huan Ci said softly.
As expected, Ayao sighed, and while helping her grind, he said: "The doctor said it's best to lie down, why don't you listen? Now that I've been nursing for a few days, I'm finally feeling better, so don't be tired anymore
Already."
"It's okay, I'm just writing a letter." Huan Ci dipped in some ink and coughed violently when he picked up the pen.
"Go and have a rest, I'll help you write." Ayao quickly put down the things in her hands and poured her a cup of tea.
"There's no need to be busy, writing will be in vain." Huan Ci sighed and threw away the pen in his hand.
Ayao took the opportunity to drag her to the bed and whispered: "Get some rest and drink the medicine first."