The Queen Doesn't Want to Die
46. A Gift From Eastern Chu
Today there was a welcome at the palace to the victory of the forces led by Pei Zhang Xi who had succeeded in expelling enemy forces that disturbed their territorial sovereignty. A lively atmosphere along the road to the capital. Everyone rejoices in this victory.
Meanwhile, the person they were about to welcome was still at the border. They just finished preparing. This was because there was a problem when they were about to leave. The envoy from Eastern Chu came and gave away the spoils of their defeat. In addition they also gave gifts as thanks for helping them uncover treasonous plots against the empire.
The gifts they sent were numerous. Even the Eastern Chu Emperor sent Wei Qing Nian's daughter as a concubine to Pei Zhang Xi. That way, Emperor Eastern Chu hoped that the Shao empire would not enter into the hearts of their deeds in the past and hoped that they would not take revenge. Moreover, Eastern Chu Emperor also gave hope that between the two empires in the future would not fight each other with this marriage.
Pei Zhang Xi's lips twitched upon hearing that. He subconsciously turned his head and looked at the dark-faced Lu Jing Yu. Only last night did he manage to persuade Lu Jing Yu to accompany him the entire night. Lu Jing Yu had just forgiven him after looking on because she had protected him from General Mu's dagger. Now another problem arises when they are just about to develop a relationship.
Ignoring the inconvenience of Pei Zhang Xi and Lu Jing Yu that they were not even aware of, the envoy from Eastern Chu called their daughter over.
A beautiful girl who was only fifteen years old came out of the carriage as soon as the messenger mentioned about her. His white skin was smooth and flawless like a high quality jade. White like steamed egg white. His black hair was long to the waist. The decorations on his head moved and produced a pleasant clinking sound in the ears. His round and large eyes looked at all the things in front of him curiously.
The wind waving her bright pink hanfu patterned with beautiful peony flowers. Her young appearance accentuated Wei Qian Nian's figure as she exited the carriage with a smile of her spirit.
"This is our Wei Qian Nian's daughter. Her beauty and talent were the topmost in Eastern Chu. Eastern Chu Emperor loved him very much. With Wei Qian Nian's daughter sent to become the concubine of king Rui, the Eastern Chu Empire sent out the hope that the two kingdoms would live in peace."
"Qian Nian saluted His Majesty King Rui and empress Rui. In the future we will be a family. Please guidance." Wei Qian Nian had already received lessons on ethics, including how to behave towards her partner in the future. Even to her husband's other wife. So Wei Qian Nian was already like a twenty-year-old girl who had already seen the world even though her face looked innocent and pure.
"Wait a minute. I on behalf of Emperor Shao received all of these items. But for Wei Qian Nian's daughter, I really can't accept it." Pei Zhang Xi really did not approve of making women as a gift item. Let alone the spoils of war!
"But Your Majesty, this is the generosity of Emperor Eastern Chu. Isn't it impolite to just reject it?" General Di was a senior general who understood politics a little after taking a long plunge. So a little bit of understanding about the unwritten rules like it is forbidden to refuse a gift from the Emperor like this or it would be considered to have no respect. If they simply refused, war might reoccur.
"Aish, then, just like this. For a while I received all these gifts. But the matter of Wei Qian Nian's daughter, I can't decide. Today we will return to the capital. I will leave all this to the Emperor and await his decision."
"Thank you for Your Grace. Then since all the gifts have been received, we'll all step down." The envoys immediately saluted and left Wei Qian Nian in the military camp with Pei Zhang Xi who was about to return to the capital.
"Sister, Qian Nian will be a good sister to big brother. In the future sister will help brother to serve His Majesty well." Wei Qian Nian looked at Lu Jing Yu with her watery eyes that were hard to resist. Then glanced at Pei Zhang Xi with his red cheeks before lowering his face in embarrassment.
"Your Majesty, take care of your own things. I'll get on the train first." Lu Jing Yu saluted as she stomped her feet as she turned her face and climbed onto the carriage by clenching her hands.
Pei Zhang Xi wanted to hold him back and explain things. But after seeing the girl who stood bashfully in front of him, he could only exhale helplessly.
"Everything is ready. We're going back to the capital now." Pei Zhang Xi looked at everyone and gave the order before he boarded the carriage where Lu Jing Yu had already boarded. Want to talk to him personally.
"Lu Jing Yu, this matter..."
"Your Majesty doesn't need to explain. We all know that besides this bond of marriage there is nothing between us. Once we get to the capital, I will find a way to release His Majesty from this bond. To Wei Qian Nian's daughter, I have no opinions either."
"Lu Jing Yu, I..."
"No..."
"Yes..."
Not from Pei Zhang Xi and Ya from Lu Jing Yu. The two people looked at each other before Lu Jing Yu spoke up to decide. "It's okay. The train is also quite space. Let's go in."
"Sister is good. In the future I will remember this. Big brother can be sure that I will not snatch His Majesty's affection from big brother." Wei Qian Nian said with a happy smile.
"No. You can't go in." Wei Qian Nian's feet that were already in the air landed awkwardly on the ground. His smiling face in an instant became gloomy. However it was only a glance before a smile reappeared and looked at the two people inside the carriage with its watery eyes.
"Why can't it? Isn't there still enough room here?" Lu Jing Yu looked at Pei Zhang Xi in disbelief.
"I'm still sick and need more room to rest well. If my wound was hit during a collision inside the carriage I was afraid that this wound would reopen. I'm sure Princess Wei Qian Nian will understand." After saying that Pei Zhang Xi threw himself across the carriage and made Lu Jing Yu's thigh a cushion.
"See. There's not enough room now." For some reason when he saw Pei Zhang Xi behaving like a sulking child like this, Lu Jing Yu felt a little comforted and her intention to make room for Wei Qian Nian's daughter also vanished and she ended up being silent as Wei Qian Nian ran away to ask for help.
"Then, I'll climb into the rift myself. I won't bother you, Your Majesty."Princess Wei Qian Nian tried to maintain her smile as she saluted and went with her servant to climb into her own carriage behind.
"Is that enough? Your Majesty can lift his head now." Said Lu Jing Yu as the carriage started to walk.
"No. Do you think I'm making a show of my wounds? It still hurts when there's a loud shock. So please allow this arm that has protected you to get a comfortable place." Pei Zhang Xi deliberately raised his bandaged arm to remind Lu Jing Yu that he was injured by it and made him not to refuse his request.
The mouth of Lu Jing Yu who was about to resist was no longer speechless when she saw the wound on Pei Zhang Xi's arm. Instead he turned his face towards the window and let Pei Zhang Xi lie down on his thigh. Seeing Lu Jing Yu who did not reject him made Pei Zhang Xi smile meaningfully.
"I have marked you as mine. And you have also marked me. How could I possibly make someone else among us and make another mark? Don't expect me to let you go. I'm not letting you go at all times."
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