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Back in the palace, Qin Ge had not yet taken off her coat when a Eunuch hurriedly ran over to her.
"Your Highness, the Emperor urgently seeks you! Please hurry!"
At this critical moment for the nation, what urgent matter could her father have for her? Qin Ge had no time to change clothes and disregarded the princess's etiquette as she rushed over.
Outside the grand hall where her father was holding court, she was surprised to find that all the officials from the court had gathered. Unlike their usual gloomy expressions, there was joy in their eyes... as if those in despair had seen a glimmer of hope.
Holding her palace attire, she stepped over the high threshold and her gaze suddenly narrowed at the figure dressed in black standing in the center of the hall.
People from Yuan Cang Kingdom... What were they here for?
"Your daughter greets Father!" She respectfully performed her bow and raised her head, catching a glimpse of disdain flickering in the eyes of the Yuan Cang Kingdom general, which she did not overlook.
"Ge'er... this is the general from Yuan Cang Kingdom..." The Yen Kingdom Ruler, aged almost overnight, looked at Qin Ge with deep regret. Qin Ge almost felt that there was moisture in her father's eyes!
What had the envoy from Yuan Cang Kingdom discussed with her father?
"Ge'er..." This sovereign, though somewhat weak, still retained his wisdom. In front of all the ministers, looking at his most beloved daughter, his voice choked up. He opened his mouth several times, struggling to catch his breath. The Eunuch beside him immediately stepped forward to assist him.
"Your Highness, let me handle this matter on behalf of His Sovereign." The general from Yuan Cang Kingdom took a step closer to Qin Ge, his arrogance unmistakable. "I have come here to propose on behalf of our Marshal."
"Propose?" Qin Ge's heart sank.
"That's right, as long as the Eldest Princess agrees to marry our Marshal as a concubine, this war can come to an end!"
Looking at the general of the Yuan Cang Kingdom with a patronizing expression, Qin Ge clenched her hands tightly under her clothes. She slightly curled her lips, "As a concubine? General, are you mistaken?"
The general shook a finger at Qin Ge, "No mistake. As long as the Eldest Princess agrees, our army will immediately withdraw from the borders of Great Yan!"
"I am the Eldest Princess of Great Yan and also the Crown Princess. How could I marry your Marshal as a concubine?! This is simply an insult to our Great Yan royal family!" Qin Ge's emotions were somewhat intense, which greatly displeased the other party.
"Oh? Then let the Eldest Princess be a princess of a fallen nation," the general scoffed and turned to leave.
The prince of Yan, who had been standing by in silence but was visibly anxious, quickly stepped forward and said with a smile, "The child doesn't understand. Marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers; she should naturally comply. General, please do not take offense."
Seeing the disapproving looks from the surrounding officials and her uncle's almost fawning smile, Qin Ge felt pain in her palms from clenching them so tightly.
Father... She looked up at her father, who had always favored her, but for the first time, he avoided her gaze...
As a member of the royal family, she had always been bound by duty. For these fourteen years, she had been protected by her father and lived quite freely. Perhaps now... perhaps now was the time for her to repay that kindness...
"...I will marry!"
For Great Yan, Qin Ge could do anything...
"Great!" The general laughed loudly and clapped three times. "Three days from now will be an auspicious day. Our Marshal will enter the city to welcome the princess. I hope the princess will dress up nicely!"
Qin Ge forced a stiff smile, "This is natural."
After sending off the general of Yuan Cang Kingdom, Yen Kingdom Ruler immediately stepped down from the throne, trembling as he grasped Qin Ge's cold hand, "…Ge'er, I’m sorry for what I’ve done to you…”
“Your Highness is the savior of Great Yan—! Long live the princess, long live, long live!”
Amidst the kneeling voices of the courtiers, she held her father's hand, her heart gradually sinking into an abyss…
……
Never had she felt time pass so easily; tomorrow would be the day she married Enemy Marshal. For the first time, she felt powerless and the humiliation of being coerced without strength.
Concubine...? How could she, the esteemed Eldest Princess of Great Yan, end up in such a situation! To insult the Great Yan royal family in this way, and the opposing Marshal was not an honorable person either; all the people of Yuan Cang Kingdom were insidious and arrogant!
“Hiss!” Distractedly flipping through a book, she accidentally cut her hand on the paper, blood immediately seeping from her fingertip. Just then, Yuer, who was bringing tea, saw it and quickly pulled out a handkerchief to wrap it up before fetching some ointment. “Eldest Princess, how could you be so careless?”
Qin Ge stared blankly at the handkerchief stained red with blood, an inexplicable sense of panic began to spread.
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