Chapter 868: Chapter 868: Tricked Back
Prince Jing was not a patient man to begin with, and seeing Princess Jing like this, his impatience grew even more. "If you’re willing to stay, then stay, but don’t blame me for not warning you. This time I’ve come personally to fetch you. If you’re unwilling to return, next time, it might not be so easy."
"This concubine thanks the Prince for his indulgence." Princess Jing was not only undeterred but even expressed gratitude, which made Prince Jing feel even more displeased.
All his life, he had always been held in high regard by others, but ever since he learned of Ye Jiu’s existence, he started facing setbacks. Now, even the princess, who had always respected him before, was starting to oppose him, making him very uneasy.
As he turned to walk to the door, Prince Jing suddenly paused and said, "Ah—yesterday, the War King returned to the capital. At the celebration feast in the evening, the War King suddenly asked the Emperor for a marriage proposal, even offering the Tiger Talisman as a betrothal gift. Does the Princess know who he wants to marry?"
Princess Jing hesitantly shook her head, "These past years, this concubine has always stayed in this courtyard, praying solely for the Prince and Jiujiu. How would I know the affairs of the outside world?"
Prince Jing’s lips curled into a satisfied smile, "The one he wishes to marry is none other than our daughter, Princess Changfu Qin Jiu."
Having said that, Prince Jing walked away directly, with a look of composure all over his face.
Although he strongly disapproved of the matters between Sikong Mo and Ye Jiu, it did not prevent him from using this to persuade the princess to return.
Ahem, this couldn’t really be called deceit, for after all, Sikong Mo’s marriage proposal was indeed genuine, not a fabrication.
It’s just that what he didn’t say was that the Emperor hadn’t agreed at all.
After Prince Jing finished speaking, he left, but Princess Jing’s heart grew anxious because of it.
War King Sikong Mo could be said to be the number one in Dongyue outside the Imperial Family. Whether in looks or power, he was a perfectly suitable match.
Her daughter, Xiaojiu, was also of marriageable age. In terms of status, his proposal to marry Jiujiu was not overreaching.
However, the War King’s reputation was not particularly good!
As Princess Jing thought so, it was considered rather modest. Sikong Mo’s reputation outside was not just not good; whether the renown that had spread or his personal methods, it was simply terrifying.
Thus, Princess Jing panicked all of a sudden.
"My Lord..." By the time she looked up again, Prince Jing had long vanished at the door, nowhere to be seen.
Princess Jing grew anxious, and the cough, which had been suppressed by the medicine given by Ye Jiu, flared up again, more fiercely than it had started.
Supporting her weak and sickly body, Princess Jing wanted to get out of bed to chase after him. Just then, Prince Jing, having heard the coughing coming from inside the room, returned.
As soon as he entered, he saw the princess attempting to get out of bed and immediately went over to scold, "You’re sick, yet you can’t stay put. Are you trying to risk your life?"
Princess Jing had no mind to reply to his words; instead, she pursued her question, "My Lord, you haven’t said whether the Emperor consented to the War King’s marriage proposal?"
With the Tiger Talisman offered as a betrothal gift, even though her Jiujiu was dearly beloved, how could she resist the allure of the Tiger Talisman?
Princess Jing didn’t know the War King’s intentions in asking to marry her daughter Jiujiu, but she couldn’t help but worry about her daughter’s lifelong happiness!
Once, he had blamed the princess for abandoning Ye Jiu, but now, hearing that this woman was all about Ye Jiu, Prince Jing couldn’t help but feel jealous again.
After all, the former princess used to have only him in her heart and eyes.