Yang Ruqing originally thought that Princess Jiu could finally have a simple and peaceful marriage.

But at the beginning of this year, with the subjugation of the Northwestern barbarian states, one of the states, in order to express its determination to cease hostilities and submit, actively offered up its national treasure. At the same time that they sent tribute to the emperor of Daqi, they also proposed marriage to Daqi.

Amongst the eligible princesses and county princesses of the Qi Family Imperial clan, besides Princess Qi Aoshan, the eldest daughter of the Second Prince Qi Xingchen, there was none other.

While the Second Prince's eldest daughter is only eleven years old this year, she has not yet reached adulthood.

Thus, after much deliberation, Qixingyun found Qi Aoshan to enter the palace.

By the time Qi Aoshan had stepped out of the palace, Emperor Qi had already issued an imperial decree.

Having decided to marry and move to a foreign land, becoming the queen of that vassal state's king, the two countries ended their war and forged an alliance for all time!

Luo Baobei curled up in Yang Ruoheng's arms and had fallen asleep at some point.

Yet Yang Ruqing couldn't stop thinking about the incident of Princess Jiu marrying a foreign prince, and her heart couldn't help but feel a few touches of sadness and emotion.

It's definitely not Princess Qi Aoshan's intention to go to a foreign land and be accompanied by relatives.

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She was the eldest princess of Great Qi, and had always been the Empress Dowager of Great Han's beloved. Just like how Luobaobao curled up in her arms and slept at this moment.

At that time, the Great Korean Empress must have also gazed intently at her eldest daughter in her arms, diligently planning for her future.

However, having lost her mother's protection and with her father suffering from dementia in his old age, even though several of her elder brothers were kind to her,

But the family affection of this royal family was, after all, somewhat paler than that of ordinary people.

Even ordinary families, when faced with a famine year, would probably sell their daughters to keep their sons, wouldn't they?

Moreover, what about this royal family?

For the stability of the two countries, for the grace bestowed upon the barbarian kingdoms in the northwest, for the flourishing mountains and rivers of Qi, and for the stability of the dynasty after his ascension to the throne, sacrificing an elderly unmarried ninth sister was nothing but a trivial matter for Qi Xingyun.

The imperial edict stated that the Ninth Princess had petitioned to enter the palace, offering her marriage to a foreign land in service of her country and family.

Then, it was said how the new Emperor Qixingyun felt reluctant to part with his only younger sister as she was being married off. He tried his best to persuade her to stay, but Princess Nine had already made up her mind. The emperor, helpless, could only issue a marriage decree with tears in his eyes.

It is said that the streets and alleys of the capital city were filled with joy in early spring, and it is said that the Ninth Princess got married on the second day of the fourth lunar month.

It is said that the grand and impressive wedding procession was unforgettable for the people of Beijing.

Word on the street is that this match made in heaven is a testament to the Ninth Princess's virtue. Some say it's simply fate, a perfect couple destined to be together.

But Yang Ruqing knew that behind the veil of joy on that day, there were eyes filled with despair.

The ruler of that foreign land, it is said, was forty-eight years old this year, while Qi Ao Shan was just twenty.

Will Qi Aoshan be happy marrying a man who is 28 years older than her?

And before that king, two queens had already died. Qi Ao Shan was the third.

And the sons of her two previous predecessors had already reached adulthood, and their daughters-in-law were all older than Qi Aoshan, this mother-in-law.

These days... you can imagine.

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Tonight, with lightning and thunder roaring, Yang Ruqing couldn't help but reminisce about many past events related to Qi Aoshan.

I wonder what has become of that once bold and fearless, innocent and somewhat arrogant Ninth Princess, deep in my memory?

Fate dealt her a cruel hand, all she wished for was to give birth to an heir as soon as possible.

While the old king is still alive, we should nurture his eldest son to maturity. Otherwise, when the old king passes away and the eldest son is still young, they will surely face hardships as orphans with their mother in that foreign land!

Moreover, many tribal nations had a custom that was very unacceptable to the people of the Central Plains: when a husband died, his brothers or sons would take over his wives.

Princess Nine, may heaven have mercy on you and may you find happiness and well-being!

"Hehehe..."

The little baby Luo in her arms suddenly giggled.

Yang Ruqing came to her senses and lowered her gaze to look at the child in her arms.

Only to see the face distorted, the corners of the mouth curled up, still drooling.

Yang Ruqing couldn't help but smile, gently wiping the saliva from her lips.

Is a person's fate truly predetermined from the moment they are born?

Perhaps, or perhaps not.

My darling daughter, I don't ask for you to have a life of riches and fame. All I wish for is for you to live a long, healthy, and peaceful life. Let me know if you have any other text you'd like translated! ?

Not stupid, nor exceptionally brilliant.

If a tree is outstanding in the forest, the wind will surely destroy it. Let me know if you'd like to translate anything else! ?

I only hope that you can live a simple, peaceful life like the daughters of wealthy families, without worrying about food and clothing.

Pulling the thin quilt made of ice silkworm fibers over herself and her child's bellies, the mother and daughter embraced each other and fell asleep.

Let the wind and rain rage outside, as long as I'm with my loved ones, I fear nothing.

When I woke up this morning, the rain had stopped.

Yang Ruqing pulled open the courtyard gate and saw bloodstains under the eaves at the entrance.

She was surprised, her gaze swept over the area. The smooth bluestone floor of the courtyard showed no sign of disturbance, yet the door to the small wooden hut built for Chasing Clouds in a corner of the courtyard was ajar.

Could it be that Chasing Clouds has returned? Is this blood also from Chasing Clouds?

Thinking of this, Yang Ruqing hurried to the small wooden house where Zhuicloud was. Sure enough, she saw a familiar white figure curled up inside.

“Mother, who on earth is so cruel to have wounded Chasing Clouds like this? I will avenge Chasing Clouds and make him cry with my whip!”

In the room, Luo Bao cried red eyes, and followed Yang Ruoqing angrily.

Yang Ruqing had just finished treating Chasing Cloud's wounds, applied medicine, and added some calming and sleep-inducing powder to its internal medicine so that it could take a nap and recover in its sleep.

Upon hearing the little camel's question, she turned around and made a shushing gesture with her finger to the little camel.

"Bao, let Zhuoyun sleep soundly first. Let's go into the inner room to talk," Yang Ruqing said.

Luo Babao reluctantly glanced at the floor mat on the side, where Zhuixun, with his hind leg wrapped in white gauze and eyes closed, lay still. Then he turned and followed Yang Ruoheng back to this room.

Yang Ruoqing was washing her hands with fragrant soap in the bathhouse and said to Luo Babao beside her, "Judging from the wound, it wasn't inflicted by a hunter. It seems like it was caused by fighting with other wild animals in the mountains."

Luo Bao was puzzled, and looked up to say: "Our chasing clouds is the wolf king, he went to the southwest battlefield with my father, a wolf king who's not afraid of even an elephant herd, how could he be injured by wild animals in the mountains?"

“Could it have been a tiger and a black bear from the mountains that did this?” she asked.

Yang Ruqing pondered for a moment and said, "That's possible. Although Zhuyun is the wolf king, he sometimes goes out alone."

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Or perhaps...

"Or what?" Luo Baobei pressed.

Yang Ruqing shook her head. “I can’t say for sure, these things aren’t important right now. The most urgent thing is that we help Chasing Cloud recover from his injuries first.”

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