The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 873

Chapter 873: Chapter 760, Marriage Alliance

Wandering the streets of Beijing, Prince Yelu Hao of Xiliao always appeared amiable, frequently asking Xiao Yeyang and Jiang Jinghui a few questions.

The Xiliao Crown Prince, however, seemed honest and kind, maintaining silence throughout the journey.

While Yelu Hao kept Jiang Jinghui and Xiao Yeyang engrossed, Crown Prince Yelu Kangda subtly observed Beijing.

Daxia had been at war with the Tartars for the past few years, which had certainly drained the treasury, yet Beijing still thrived and bustled.

Thinking of the extinguished Tartar Imperial Family, Yelu Kangda felt somewhat somber.

In previous years, Xiliao had been in internal chaos, leading to severe damage to its national power. Had it not been so, taking advantage of Daxia’s recent war with Tartars and inability to wage another, Xiliao’s cavalry could have swept southward and seized the lands of Xiliang.

Sadly, Xiliao’s national power was also insufficient, unable to support large-scale warfare.

Xiliao needed to recuperate now. By taking the opportunity to celebrate the Empress Dowager’s birthday, his personal visit to Daxia was intended to seek a marriage with the Daxia princess, to buy Xiliao a few more years.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yeyang listened quietly to the conversation between Yelu Hao and Jiang Jinghui, while covertly watching Yelu Kangda, observing his calculating gaze, pondering to deploy more people to monitor the Xiliao people upon his return.

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On the other hand, Princess Yelu Qianhua of Xiliao, seeing that Daxia had only sent a few minor officials to accompany her, clearly looked displeased.

"They claim to be a land of propriety, yet I see hardly any manners at all."

"Being the Seventh Princess of Xiliao, even if they do not send a princess to receive me, they should at least send a few commandery or county princesses to accompany me."

While strolling, Yelu Qianhua made no effort to hide her discontent, leaving the accompanying officials all feeling extremely troubled.

When returning to the hostel, Yelu Qianhua happened to see Jiang Jinghui and Xiao Yeyang returning Yelu Hao and Yelu Kangda and approached them with a petulant tone, "Hey, I order you two to go shopping with me tomorrow!"

Xiao Yeyang gave her a look as if she were a fool and then left without looking back.

Jiang Jinghui, although also feeling that Yelu Qianhua was irritating, still maintained his composure and did not leave abruptly.

Yelu Qianhua didn’t expect Xiao Yeyang to treat her like that and stared blankly as he walked away.

Seeing that Yelu Qianhua didn’t get angry, Jiang Jinghui was slightly surprised. Having picked up people from the Beijing suburbs, and having interacted with the Xiliao people for a few days, he knew well how capricious the Xiliao princess could be.

Along the way, she would whip anyone at the slightest dissatisfaction. Yet now, she tolerated such a snub!

Thinking of Xiao Yeyang’s demeanor and status, and then recalling his cousin Wanying’s recent dejection, Jiang Jinghui had an idea and said with a smile, "Don’t mind him, Princess. Xiao usually isn’t like this, perhaps he was just in a hurry to go back and build his new house."

Yelu Qianhua immediately asked, "What new house?"

Jiang Jinghui replied, "Xiao is getting married this December and is currently preparing to build his new house."

Yelu Qianhua’s eyes lit up. "He’s not married yet?"

Jiang Jinghui smiled and nodded, then after bidding farewell to Yelu Hao and Yelu Kangda, he left the hostel.

Yelu Kangda watched him leave thoughtfully, then returned to his room with Yelu Hao and Yelu Qianhua.

Once no one else was around, the three dropped their disguises.

Yelu Hao’s face lost its benign smile, his eyes glittering shrewdly;

Yelu Qianhua also shed her capricious demeanor in public, becoming composed;

And Yelu Kang, setting aside his honest expression, suddenly exuded a daunting aura.

Yelu Kang sat in the chief seat, with Yelu Hao and Yelu Qianhua on either side, clearly, he was the leader among them.

"Share what you observed today."

Today was just a simple stroll through Beijing, and there was not much to gain. Yelu Hao and Yelu Qianhua both spoke briefly.

"Has she left?"

After the Empress left, the palace maid immediately went to inform the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager sighed, "This time, the Empress will probably hate me to death."

She also did not want to see Lekang marry into Xiliao. However, she knew if they could exchange one woman for border stability, the Emperor and the ministers would welcome it.

Daxia had just finished a conflict with the Tartars, the national treasury was depleted, and Xiliao showed goodwill. If she stood opposed and destabilized the border, she would be the culprit.

It should be noted that the former Emperor had three princesses married off in alliances.

The Empress could only blame Lekang’s fate; the Emperor had several daughters, so why did it happen to be her?

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When Princess Lekang saw the Empress emerge from the Cining Palace with a pale face, she instantly understood everything. Not wanting to marry, she immediately turned and ran to Qianqing Palace.

"Your Majesty, we have had friction with Xiliao for many years. Now that Xiliao wishes to establish friendly relations, please agree to the Crown Prince of Xiliao’s marriage proposal."

"Yes, Your Majesty, these years the borders of Xiliang have been fraught with minor conflicts, and the lives of the people have been arduous. If the borders could be stabilized through the marriage of a princess, it would be a blessing for the people of Daxia." _{freewebnσvel.cøm}

Outside the hall, Princess Lekang listened with a pale face to the ministers inside encouraging her father to agree to the marriage, feeling indescribable despair.

Just because she was a princess, should she be the one to marry?

Defending the nation should be a man’s duty, shouldn’t it? Why should she bear it?

Just then, a voice of opposition arose.

"Uncle Emperor, Xiliao wouldn’t dare to wage war against us now. There’s absolutely no need for a marriage alliance! Besides, if we have to send a woman out for border stability, what use are the soldiers of Daxia?"

Hearing that it was Xiao Yeyang who spoke, Princess Lekang momentarily blinked. She remembered that when she was younger, she along with others had bullied him.