Pin Shanhe

With the Northern Dynasty's wedding approaching, Shen Fu was prepared to go all out.

Yun Dai saw this and was puzzled.

"A princess's marriage to a foreign ruler involves diplomatic relations between two countries; a single move can have far-reaching consequences. Are you sure you can turn the tide single-handedly?"

No matter how she thought about it, she felt that this was a dead end.

If one were to accidentally anger the Northern Dynasty and start a war, wouldn't one become a sinner for all time?

"Of course, I can't do it all by myself."

"..."

Why did she make such a promise in front of the Seventh Princess? Was it just to make her happy?

Shen Fu smiled and said, "Isn't that what I'm here for?"

Yun Dai was stunned.

How did this get involved with me?

Although she also liked Jun Anning very much, and was equally worried and reluctant about her marrying into the Northern Dynasty, she was just a doctor who did not understand their power struggles and intrigues. What could she do?

Shen Fu's tone was full of hidden meaning, "Besides you, I'm afraid there's no one else in the world who could do this."

When she heard about her plan, Yun Dai's gaze instantly shifted from doubt to admiration, her eyes practically sparkling with admiration.

How can the human brain be so intelligent?

However, she didn't forget an important question and immediately shrugged.

Shen Fu simply placed her hand on it and patted it lightly.

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

"..."

That's not fair!

Friendship is one thing, but rules must not be broken.

Seeing her dejected look, Shen Fu began to coax her gently, "You should have realized that in the current political situation, the Second Prince is the most likely to inherit the throne. If you save his sister, you will be the benefactor of the future emperor. Tell me... how he should thank you?"

Jun Jingyan's feelings for her are quite obvious. I don't know if she really hasn't noticed or is pretending not to know. I need to give her a hint.

Sure enough, Yun Dai's eyes lit up immediately.

"you mean……"

"That's right, just what you think!"

Isn't the position of future empress attractive enough?

"But wouldn't that be inappropriate?"

Shen Fu was taken aback: "What's wrong with it?"

She and Jun Jingyan were both unmarried; if they hit it off, they could be together!

Is she worried that she is not up to the role of the mother of the nation?

Is she still in love with Rong Yan and can't accept other men?

But then she became shy and bashful.

"Wouldn't it be too greedy of me to move the entire national treasury away?"

"cough……"

Shen Fu choked on her own saliva.

I never expected this...

No, she should have thought of that sooner!

What else could this sage doctor possibly have in his mind besides money?

She couldn't help but feel a little sorry for Jun Jingyan; her future love life was likely to be full of hardships.

……

Seven days later, the Northern Dynasty's wedding procession finally arrived in Yongdu, the capital city, in a grand procession.

The eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty, Murong Xiao, had a very imposing face.

His eyebrows were like sharp blades, his eyes like cold abysses, his figure was tall and strong, and he exuded a ruthless and murderous aura.

Over the years, he led his troops to conquer all directions, sweeping across the northern frontier tribes. Wherever his iron cavalry passed, not a single piece of armor remained, and all the countries trembled in fear.

But this "Northern Overlord," who had fought countless battles and never suffered a defeat, only stumbled on one person.

That is the Xuan King!

No matter how much he schemed and used every trick in the book, he was still defeated and forced to retreat.

This filled him with intense jealousy and resentment, and he vowed that one day he would trample them under his feet!

When news of Xuan Wang's death arrived, his first reaction was not joy, but disbelief, and he was always worried that there might be a trap.

This is another important reason for his visit to Yongdu, besides the marriage alliance.

To welcome the eldest prince of the Northern Dynasty, Emperor Yong held a grand welcoming banquet.

Even though the two countries have a long history of animosity, now that a marriage alliance has been reached, the formalities must be observed.

If war breaks out again, it will surely cause turmoil in the court and the country, and unrest among the people.

Inside the hall, the lights shone brightly, and at the banquet, cups clinked and dancers gracefully performed.

Murong Xiao's eagle eyes surveyed his surroundings, his gaze sharp as a knife, as if scrutinizing or spying.

He suddenly spoke, his voice cold and piercing, "Is this how your Yong Dynasty treats its guests?"

The sound of bamboo fell silent, the singing and dancing abruptly stopped, and the atmosphere instantly became still.

Emperor Yong's face stiffened slightly, and anger rose in his heart.

This welcoming banquet was extremely luxurious and the hospitality was grand, which had already given the Northern Dynasty enough face. How could he be so rude and make things difficult for them in public?

In the past, he would have been furious and rebuked the other party for their insubordination.

But now that the Xuan King has passed away, Dayong has lost its greatest support and feels a loss of confidence.

Fearing that he might anger the other side and lead to another military intervention, he could only suppress his anger and force a smile.

"Is the Crown Prince dissatisfied with today's banquet setup, or does he find the song and dance performances too monotonous?"

"Neither!"

Emperor Yong patiently inquired, "Your Highness, please speak frankly."

"I, the prince, have traveled a great distance to propose marriage to the Seventh Princess, yet I haven't even seen my fiancée's face. Is this the sincerity of your Yong Dynasty?"

Emperor Yong's heart sank.

He had intended to explain the reason after the banquet, but he did not expect the other party to be so aggressive and to make a public attack. He was at a loss for how to react.

Finally, he sighed helplessly: "The Seventh Princess suddenly fell ill a few days ago and is bedridden. It is not appropriate for her to receive guests at this time."

"Oh?" Murong Xiao's voice rose slightly, tinged with sarcasm. "She fell ill as soon as I arrived. What a coincidence!"

Jun Jingyan immediately retorted coldly, "What do you mean by that, Your Highness? Do you think we're faking it to deceive you?"

"How could that be? The Seventh Princess is my fiancée. I was naturally worried when I heard that she was ill! Fortunately, I have two skilled imperial physicians with me. Why don't we have them treat the princess?"

"Even the imperial physicians of the Great Yong Dynasty were helpless, so what can the imperial physicians of your Northern Dynasty do?"

Murong Xiao's gaze suddenly sharpened, and his tone carried a hint of authority, "How do you know it won't work if you don't try? All this evasion and excuses, there must be some unspeakable secret you're hiding, right?"

Jun Jingyan wanted to argue further, but Emperor Yong stopped him.

Because they feared the military strength of the Northern Dynasty, they ultimately dared not break off relations.

"Your Highness means well, so it would be impolite to refuse!"

Two imperial physicians received instructions from Murong Xiao to examine Jun Anning's pulse.

Upon returning, he reported with a grave expression, "This is terrible! The Seventh Princess's pulse is erratic and weak, a sign that her illness has reached a critical stage!"

"What did you say?"

Murong Xiao stood up abruptly, a sinister look instantly appearing on his face.

These two men were his trusted confidants, highly skilled in medicine, and utterly loyal, never making a single mistake.

Is the Seventh Princess truly terminally ill?