Every time the prince opens his eyes, he sees

Chapter 117 Marriage

However, news of defeats came frequently, and Lu Yaoyao was not at ease.

She felt that Xie Qingchen was already powerful enough, and wondered how powerful the person must be to make him suffer defeats so frequently.

"Yaoyao, why don't you eat? Are you feeling unwell?" Liu Wenxuan asked worriedly.

Lu Yaoyao shook her head. "I'm not feeling unwell. I just ate too much snacks before leaving the palace, so I'm not hungry now."

"Then I'll ask someone to get some sour plum soup to help with digestion."

"it is good."

Lu Yaoyao was still thinking about the news of the defeat she had received in the past few days, but she didn't know how to tell Liu Wenxuan.

"Miss, Miss, something terrible has happened."

"What's wrong?" Seeing the maid running in in a panic, Lu Yaoyao's heart tightened and she subconsciously thought of Xie Qingchen.

Could it be that there is more bad news coming from the front?

As expected, the maidservant panted and said, "Miss, it's bad. Our emperor has been captured by the enemy leader."

"What?" Lu Yaoyao stood up in shock. "Really?"

"Absolutely true. General Chen Yu personally wrote the letter and sent it back 800 miles quickly."

"What does the letter say?" Lu Yaoyao was extremely anxious. Her concern for Xie Qingchen was fully reflected at the moment when he was in danger.

"The letter said the enemy leader wanted a woman for marriage. A portrait has been sent, and the woman in the portrait looks exactly like you."

"I'm afraid the Queen Mother's decree will arrive soon."

Lu Yaoyao felt dizzy, and the bowl in her hand fell to the ground with a clang, and the pieces scattered everywhere.

This news was like a bolt from the blue, and she instantly lost all her strength.

Marrying a foreign prince? She never thought that she would be involved in such a thing, and the object was a man she didn't know.

"How could this happen..." Lu Yaoyao muttered to herself, feeling mixed emotions.

She was worried about Xie Qingchen's safety, and was confused about her own marriage.

More importantly, if she interfered with the marriage, wouldn’t her marriage with Liu Wenxuan be called off?

Seeing this, the maid hurried forward to support her and comforted her, "Miss, don't worry, there will always be a way."

Liu Wenxuan, who was usually calm and composed, could no longer contain himself. He immediately stood up and said, "I will go to the palace immediately and plead with the Queen Mother. This must be a mistake. Yaoyao, you have never been to other countries. How could the enemy leader take notice of you and ask you to marry him?"

"Don't worry, wait until the imperial edict arrives."

Lu Yaoyao took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She knew that she couldn't panic at this time and had to find a way to deal with it.

As expected, the Empress Dowager's decree arrived in the evening.

The imperial edict clearly stated that Lu Yaoyao would be named Princess Anding, and required Lu Yaoyao to make immediate preparations and set off to the enemy country three days later to marry in exchange for Xie Qingchen's safe return.

The reason is still the high-sounding reason of national security, and personal safety is thrown to the wind.

Lu Yaoyao stared at the cold imperial decree. She wasn't afraid. If she wanted to, she could find a way to escape. But who was the enemy leader? Why did he specifically ask for her to marry?

Liu Wenxuan was completely impatient. "There must be a mistake. I will go to the palace immediately and ask the Queen Mother to withdraw the imperial decree and re-select the marriage candidate. Besides, it is wrong to use a woman as a marriage partner to seek stability and peace."

Lu Yaoyao shook her head. "Don't be silly. If a woman can handle something, do you think the Queen Mother would go to so much trouble to find other solutions?"

"Besides, the Emperor is in trouble, and it concerns the entire country. I can't just sit back and watch. I must go to the border to see what's going on."

Liu Wenxuan's eyes dimmed for a moment, "Yaoyao, will you come back to me? Can we still get married as planned?"

"Of course I can." Lu Yaoyao said firmly, "I will come back within a month. Wait for me."

Lu Yaoyao's decision left Liu Wenxuan heartbroken and helpless, but he knew Lu Yaoyao's personality well. Once she made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. He could only hold her hand tightly, as if to pass on all his strength and reluctance to her.

"Yaoyao, you must come back safely. I'll wait for you." Liu Wenxuan's voice was choked with sobs, and his eyes were slightly red.

Lu Yaoyao nodded vigorously, trying hard to hold back the tears that were about to burst out. She didn't want to show her vulnerability in front of Liu Wenxuan.

The marriage came too suddenly, catching her off guard.

Although Lu Yaoyao concealed her feelings very well in front of Liu Wenxuan, she felt dazed and at a loss when she looked at the empty palace when she returned to the palace.

Just as she was distracted, a figure suddenly appeared in front of her. It was Qingfeng.

Lu Yaoyao was a little surprised, "Qingfeng, why did you suddenly appear? I thought..."

"The Emperor ordered me to stay and protect Miss Lu, so I didn't follow him to the front. In fact, I should have gone. Maybe if I had gone, he wouldn't have been captured by the enemy."

"Anyway. The Emperor has given me an order. If he encounters an accident on the front line, the capital will no longer be suitable for the girl to stay. I will escort the girl out of the capital and live in a place she likes."

"This..." Lu Yaoyao touched her forehead.

Should we say he has a bad mouth or is a man of foresight?

"No need, Qingfeng. Xie Qingchen's life or death is unknown, so I have to go there. You don't need to persuade me, but you should know that you can't persuade me."

"I've been thinking this way for a long time. Actually, selfishly, I still hope you can go there."

The two of them tacitly agreed not to speak anymore.

Three days later, Lu Yaoyao, dressed in gorgeous princess attire, stood in front of the palace gate, ready to set off for the enemy country.

At the moment she was about to step into the carriage, a familiar figure hurried over.

That was Liu Wenxuan. His face was pale and his eyes were full of worry and reluctance.

"Yaoyao, you must return safely." Liu Wenxuan's voice was low and gentle, with a hint of imperceptible sadness.

Lu Yaoyao nodded, not knowing what to say. She always felt indebted to him. In the end, she chose not to say anything and resolutely stepped onto the carriage.

The carriage and the honor guard slowly left the palace and headed towards the unknown distance.

After half a month of bumpy journey, Lu Yaoyao finally arrived at Wuwang City.

The monarch of Wuwang City was only a ten-year-old child, and the power of the government was in the hands of a regent. Lu Yaoyao felt that she might not be marrying the emperor, but the regent.

She would like to meet him.

The regent still gave her face and led all the officials out of the city to welcome her personally.

She was helped down from the carriage by her maid and said, "I have come to your country to marry as requested. Shouldn't your country release our emperor?"

"Whether to let go depends on whether you can satisfy me." A man in black armor said arrogantly.

After saying that, he bent his bow and drew his arrow.

Lu Yaoyao stood there straight, and he shot the veil off her head with an arrow. Lu Yaoyao's face was revealed, but he was not too surprised.

Even a little disappointed.