The quick travel journey of the cold heroine

Chapter 151 The Princess Who Struggled to Protect Herself (5)

Just like now, when he proposed the princess' marriage in public yesterday, none of the Dongmeng court officials reacted at all and did not think it was a big deal at all.

But today, when their eldest princess volunteered, the entire Dongmeng court was worried about the eldest princess's dowry.

They were afraid that their eldest princess would suffer any injustice, and just because of this attitude, they would protect Princess Dong Meng no matter how difficult it was.

Thinking of this, Xin Zhuyou looked at the red marks appearing on Shui Zhizi's delicate hands and spoke.

"Princess, rest assured. Our Lai Kingdom will protect you. You don't have to work so hard."

Shui Zhizi raised her eyebrows. Xin Zhuyou was a smart man. He could tell at a glance why she was practicing sword. He was not like others who were smart enough to think that she was just playing.

However, Shui Zhizi did not appreciate it. She just curled the corners of her mouth in amusement.

"I heard that the Third Prince is the most trusted military advisor to your King Lai.

Then I want to ask the military advisor, would you completely entrust your life to the soldiers of your Lai country for safekeeping on the battlefield?"

Shui Zhizi would never entrust her life to others, even if they were the personal guards prepared for her by her father, let alone the Lai Kingdom.

Xin Zhuyou seemed to freeze for a moment, but only for a moment.

"But the archery that the princess is practicing now is not something that can be mastered overnight. If you want to rely on archery to protect yourself, I'm afraid it will be too late."

If Shui Zhizi had not heard the hidden meaning in Xin Zhuyou's words, and if there was no mockery in Xin Zhuyou's eyes, she would have taken the bow and shot at Xin Zhuyou in the face.

"Then what does the Third Prince think I should practice?"

Just as Shui Zhizi thought, Xin Zhuyou had other ideas.

"I think that instead of practicing these hurtful martial arts, the princess might as well practice how to escape. After all, the princess does not need to fight in battle, she only needs to protect herself."

Shui Zhizi's eyes lit up when she heard that. Yes, what she had to do was to protect herself and learn how to escape.

Shui Zhizi didn't want to admit that she had been hit hard by these weapons.

"Thank you for your reminder, Prince. I understand. Please do as you wish, Prince."

Shui Zhizi turned around and left for the horse farm. Learning to ride a horse was the fastest way Shui Zhizi could think of to escape.

Xin Zhuyou looked at Shui Zhizi's back, who was walking very fast but always in an elegant posture, and suddenly felt that his elder brother seemed to have always had good luck.

Not only was he able to marry the eldest princess of Lai, but this princess was not arrogant, willful or capricious.

Whether it is from the rumors of Dongmeng court officials or from my simple investigation just now, it can be seen that this princess is a good woman.

I heard from the court officials of Dongmeng that the eldest princess took the initiative to ask for marriage because she was afraid that her weak younger sister would not be able to endure the marriage.

But can such a beautiful woman who has been protected since childhood really survive in a wolf den like the Lai Kingdom?

How long can she remain so gentle and kind now?

After meeting the person he was curious about, Xin Zhuyou stayed obediently in the inn.

The other people in the Lai State delegation also acted with discretion and were very willing to ask for favors.

It was not until three days later that Emperor Dongmeng summoned Xin Zhuyou again and brought his men into the palace.

As expected, the purpose of this banquet was to announce the marriage of the eldest princess Shui Zhizi.

At this banquet, Xin Zhuyou finally witnessed Dong Meng's wealth.

Or rather, he saw the status of the eldest princess Shui Zhizi in the eyes of Emperor Dong Meng and his court officials.

It is no exaggeration to say that Princess Dongmeng's dowry is enough to cover the entire year's expenses of the ruler, ministers and common people of Lai State.

And this is just gold, silver and treasures. In addition, there is enough food as well as personal guards, craftsmen, imperial doctors and maids.

Such a dowry was so generous that even Xin Zhuyou, the third prince of Lai State, had never seen anything like it, let alone the other people in the Lai State delegation.

Their eyes began to light up when they looked at Shui Zhizi.

The Emperor of Dongmeng said that according to the customs of Dongmeng, the dowry is controlled by the woman herself and no one else has the right to interfere.

Emperor Dong Meng made it very clear, without any euphemism. He just said that how the gold, silver and grain were used depended entirely on the eldest princess' mood.

If the princess is willing, Dong Meng will not say a word even if all the dowry is given to Lai State.

Xin Zhuyou kept his head down, seemingly listening carefully to Emperor Dongmeng's instructions.

But he couldn't help but think that his elder brother might not have the ability to make Princess Dong Meng lose her mind like that.

However, Emperor Dongmeng also promised that he would transport another batch of grain to Lai State every year. This grain would be for Lai State.

It was a way of thanking Lai State for taking care of their eldest princess. The implication was that only if the eldest princess lived well, would the food be delivered on time.

Xin Zhuyou took the lead in assuring Emperor Dongmeng that he would protect their eldest princess and would not let her suffer any grievances.

After Xin Zhuyou made his promise to Emperor Dongmeng, he also made another promise to Shui Zhizi.

Unexpectedly, Shui Zhizi just nodded expressionlessly as if she had never seen him before, and didn't even stand up.

Xin Zhuyou thought that Shui Zhizhi was about to leave her homeland, and felt unhappy.

He stayed until the end of the banquet, wanting to fulfill his responsibility as an envoy and comfort Shui Zhizi.

In the end, Shui Zhizi was seen staggering as she walked with the help of a maid.

Xin Zhuyou understood something, and he subconsciously looked at Shui Zhizi's seat. Sure enough, he saw the fluffy and thick cushion on Shui Zhizi's seat.

Princess Dong Meng wouldn't have stayed at the horse farm for the past three days, right?

No wonder Emperor Dongmeng set the departure date for two months later.

He thought that Emperor Dongmeng was reluctant to part with his younger sister and was delaying the matter intentionally, wanting to keep the princess for a while longer.

Now it seems that it may also be due to the eldest princess's physical condition.

No matter how soft the cushion is, it's uncomfortable to sit on it with the damage done.

But Shui Zhizi sat there for more than an hour without changing her expression, so that no one could see the clue.

Xin Zhuyou suddenly realized that perhaps Princess Dongmeng was favored not just because of her good luck and coincidental birth time.

After understanding the reason for Shui Zhizi's abnormality, Xin Zhuyou was tactful enough not to disturb Shui Zhizi.

Shui Zhizi has been sitting for so long, she should be in a hurry to rest.

But not everyone is as perceptive as Xin Zhuyou.

When Lu Nian blocked her way, Shui Zhizi hated herself for not letting the palace maid prepare the sedan chair.

Lu Nian does not hold any official position in the court now, so he did not attend either Shui Zhizi's previous volunteering or today's banquet.

"Princess, do you know what path you have chosen?"

Lu Nian seemed really heartbroken.

Shui Zhizi closed her eyes and thought about it. When he learned that Shui Xian'er had to marry a foreign prince, he seemed to have the same expression.