A master of metaphysics is farming.

Chapter 201 Troublesome Matters

Outside the door, Zhu Nan was drinking porridge. He had been spending a lot of time with Xiang He lately and had become much more casual in his actions.

The four people inside the door remained silent, except for Xiang He, who was eating porridge and vegetables.

She chewed and swallowed the meat and vegetables in her mouth, put down her chopsticks and wiped her mouth. "You mean, when the incident happened at Houde Pass, the emperor intended to send the princess to the enemy country; but fortunately, General Zhou was ordered to take charge in a time of crisis, so that Miss Yuan did not have to go through the marriage alliance for the time being."

She picked up another piece of meat and put it in her bowl. "But we have already returned to the capital in victory, but the emperor suddenly said that he wants to send the princess to marry a foreign ruler. The imperial edict will be issued today?"

“Exactly,” Qin Fuhua said anxiously, “Qingqiu and I are very close, and I don’t want her to go to another country for a political marriage…”

Although they are not blood sisters, their bond over the years is stronger than that of sisters.

Moreover, Yuan Qingqiu was going there for a political marriage. It's unimaginable how a princess from another country would be treated.

Furthermore, what kind of person is the marriage partner? What if it's an old man? That would really be...

"What can we do? Can't we discuss it with the emperor?"

Qin Fuhua had no appetite and was deeply troubled. "I asked my father, but he couldn't do anything about it either. It was decided by the Emperor..."

"That's really going to be difficult."

The four sat around in distress. Xiang He just wanted to fill his stomach; he would worry about that later.

Besides, this is a matter of national importance, a decision made by the emperor of a country. What could she possibly do?

Shen Zhuoci shrugged helplessly, “Fuhua, even if I am the commander of the Qingyi Guard, I cannot change the Emperor’s mind; moreover, this is a matter of state, and if I interfere easily, it will easily arouse the Emperor’s suspicion.”

He is only a fourth-rank commander; if he interferes too much in court affairs, he may cause trouble.

Everyone knew perfectly well that there was no room for maneuver in this matter. The only possibility was that the emperor himself would change the plan; otherwise, no one could change the outcome.

Seeing Qin Fuhua's worried expression, Xiang He picked up another pair of chopsticks and served her some food. "Don't think so much. Maybe a marriage alliance isn't such a bad thing. We should try to think of things from a positive perspective."

"But I just don't feel right..."

Even with delicious food in front of her, she had no appetite to taste it, her mind preoccupied with her best friend's future.

One person lost their appetite, which caused Qi Xin to also lose his appetite. On the contrary, Xiang He and Shen Zhuoci ate happily. This was all Xin Yue's hard work and should not be wasted.

While eating, she was brainstorming. Xiang He kept telling herself not to think too much, but her mind just couldn't help but race, and she couldn't help but keep thinking about these things...

As I ate, my stomach filled up...

As she put down her chopsticks, an idea popped into her head, but she quickly dismissed it. However, the thought resurfaced just half a second later, and she could only sigh softly.

"There's another way..."

Hearing her helpless tone, Qin Fuhua completely missed her predicament and looked at her with hopeful eyes, "Please speak, young lady!"

Shen Zhuoci was also looking at her, and in just a moment he understood the method she was talking about.

After hesitating for a long time, Xiang He finally spoke up, "Go find the Imperial Preceptor Wulu, he definitely has a way..."

I really don't want to bring up this person, but Xiang He is certain he has methods, even regarding this matter...

"He may have also been involved in the marriage alliance..."

After speaking, Xiang He rubbed her temples with both hands, leaving everyone to speculate.

Regardless of the Grand Preceptor's abilities, the fact that he was appointed to the position of Grand Preceptor shows that he was highly valued by the Emperor.

If he were to speak up, either we wouldn't need to send someone for a marriage alliance, or... we would send someone else instead.

With her mind racing uncontrollably, Xiang He wanted to fall asleep immediately so she wouldn't have to strain her brain.

Qin Fuhua was very excited to receive Xiang He's suggestion, but her excitement only lasted a moment before her face fell. "You said he was involved in the marriage alliance, so he definitely won't help Qingqiu, right?"

"Stop," Xiang He said, palm to her. "You can handle the rest yourself. Don't tell me anything else. I'm busy with other things too."

She has too many worries to attend to other people's affairs, and can only offer advice at most.

Shen Zhuoci noticed the dark circles under her eyes, realizing she hadn't been sleeping well lately. He turned to Qin Fuhua and said, "Fuhua, you can go and find the Imperial Advisor about this yourself. Just tell me about anything else."

Seeing that Shen Zhuoci had said so, Qin Fuhua decided not to bother Xiang He any further.

She quickly stood up and nodded slightly to He, "Thank you for your suggestion, Miss. I will have my mother take me to the palace right away!"

He left behind a sentence and hurriedly ran out, leaving Xiang He with nothing to do but watch.

"I don't think there's much hope."

Shen Zhuoci put down his chopsticks. "How do you know?"

Qi Xin looked at her with a puzzled expression, "Miss just said that you could seek help from the Imperial Advisor, perhaps he has a way..."

"He may have a way, but isn't the imperial edict about to be issued?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhuoci smiled wryly, "Yes, the imperial edict is about to be issued. Even if the Grand Preceptor agrees, the Emperor will not respond so quickly."

Once a sacred word is spoken, it cannot be changed at will.

Silence fell over the room. Xiang He didn't want to rack her brains anymore, so she picked up the large umbrella and stood up. "If there's nothing else, Zhu Nan and I will go back to the He residence first."

"I'll go back with the girl!"

Qi Xin and Xiang He bid farewell to Shen Zhuoci, and the three of them left the East Market and headed towards the West Market. Xiang He didn't want to return to the He Residence so soon, so she went to Yun Jin Pavilion instead.

There were quite a few people inside the shop, and coincidentally, Ye Shuyao was there too...

Xiang He felt a headache coming on. "Does this have to be such a coincidence..."

Zhu Nan naturally saw her too, and stepped aside to block Xiang He from view. "Miss, why don't you go back?"

"She didn't see us, did she?"

"There shouldn't be."

Qi Xin looked completely bewildered. "Who?"

Xiang He quickly dodged away and was about to turn around and walk towards the He residence when, by sheer coincidence, she ran into the Ning family mother and daughter!

"..." Zhu Nan fell silent. "Miss, did you not consult the date before you went out today?"

"Shut up……"

Caught between a rock and a hard place, Xiang He steeled his resolve and turned to walk towards Yun Jin Pavilion.

When the Ning family mother and daughter saw Xiang He go in, they followed her in. Just as they were about to greet her, they saw Xiang He talking to a young lady from an official family, so they could only wait a moment.

As Xiang Huiying approached, Ye Shuyao smiled gracefully and said, "Miss Huiying, you've finally arrived. Have you finished embroidering the clothes from last time?"

Seeing her so enthusiastic, Xiang Huiying also adopted a friendly attitude, while Xiang He's lips curled into a faint coldness, which faded away as she turned her gaze away.

Seeing that Xiang He was alone, Madam Ning quickly stepped forward and affectionately took her wrist, saying, "Miss Xiang, what a coincidence!"

Xiang He was too lazy to continue the pretense, and there was no smile in her eyes. "I have something I want to ask Madam Ning."

"Excuse me, young lady."

She glanced at Ye Shuyao, who was talking animatedly over there, and then led Madam Ning out the door.

"Why does Madam always look me up and down?"

Suddenly taking the lead, Zhu Nan couldn't help but praise his daughter's intelligence!

Now that Madam Ning was stumped by the question, Ning Wanwan, who was standing next to her, also looked at her with suspicion. There must be something she wanted to know.

Stunned by the question, Madam Ning's face stiffened, and the hand she was holding, Xiang He, suddenly felt cold. For a moment, she forgot to pull her hand away.

Xiang He had already withdrawn his hand. "Madam?"