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“Of course, if it doesn’t work, we can’t force the White Ghost.”

“No, just let it go and come back quickly.”

【After you dressed, Yu Luoniang summoned the White Ghost. When the White Ghost heard it was going to the Imperial Palace, its eyes clearly showed fear.】

【Because that place was where the national destiny gathered, even if it went, its Origin Qi would definitely be severely depleted.】

【But facing Yu Luoniang’s command, the White Ghost still dared not resist, and then transformed into a wisp of white smoke and went to the Imperial Palace.】

【After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the White Ghost returned. You clearly felt that the White Ghost was much more transparent than before.】

【Seeing the White Ghost return, Yu Luoniang quickly inquired.】

“Old White, what happened?”

“What is the Empress doing now?”

【The White Ghost answered truthfully.】

“I don’t know. I was blocked by the Door Gods before I even got there, but I learned one thing from the eunuchs and palace maids.”

“That is, the Empress’s uncle is proposing marriage to the Empress.”

“Saying that the Empress is no longer young and needs a man to serve her.”

“Oh, and one more thing, the border war is urgent, and the Empress’s uncle has led a large army to suppress the barbarian Hun.”

“They say the Empress is now overwhelmed by various trivial matters.”

【When you learned that Xiao Huang had experienced so many things during this period, you couldn’t help but feel a little worried.】

“Alright, it’s fine. You can go back now.”

【Upon hearing this, the White Ghost immediately transformed into white smoke and disappeared. It was now severely depleted of Origin Qi and urgently needed rest.】

“Sir, what are you going to do?”

【Yu Luoniang saw that you were a little anxious, and then asked with concern.】

“This…”

【You hesitated.】

【Because you currently had no power to influence the imperial court.】

【Now, your anxiety was entirely in vain.】

【Seeing this, Yu Luoniang sat in your arms and began to massage your temples.】

“Sir.”

“Haste makes waste. Why don’t we wait and see what happens next?”

【You felt a little touched, and seeing this, you held Yu Luoniang’s fair hand.】

“Thank you, Yu Niang.”

“Sir, what are you saying? This is what I, your humble servant, should do.”

【Just as you were about to reward Yu Luoniang, an urgent knocking sound came from outside the room.】

【Yu Luoniang closed her eyes, carefully sensing the scene outside the door.】

【Then she slowly opened them, her eyes showing some surprise.】

“Sir, the Empress seems to have come to find you…”

Chapter 68: A Worldly Wonder, The Former Dynasty’s Third Prince Sent for a Political Marriage

【Hearing that the Empress had come to find you, you were also a little surprised.】

【You didn’t expect her to come over like this, so fresh and vibrant.】

【Thinking of Xiao Huang’s affection, you couldn’t help but feel a surge of excitement. Yu Luoniang, who was sitting in your arms, was the first to notice it.】

“Sir!”

【You gave an awkward smile.】

【Then you gently put Yu Luoniang down.】

“Didn’t Xiao Huang meet you before? You hide first, I’ll go see her myself.”

【Yu Luoniang nodded.】

【Her eyes showed some regret.】

“It’s a pity I haven’t learned the art of transformation yet, otherwise, I wouldn’t have to hide from the Empress at all.”

【After speaking, Yu Luoniang disappeared, going somewhere unknown.】

【You felt slightly relieved after seeing this, then pretended to be completely unaware and went to the door.】

“Who is it!”

“Why are you knocking at midnight?”

“Don’t you know there’s a curfew?”

【It was night when Xiao Huang arrived, and with the curfew enforced in Kyoto, there wasn’t a single soul on the streets.】

【You made the most correct reaction.】

【When you opened the door, Xiao Huang stood before your door, dressed in white, accompanied by two female guards.】

【Her upper garment was full-figured, her lower garment was slim-fit trousers, and a red belt at her waist cinched her slender waist that could be encircled by two hands.】

【Xiao Huang’s pair of charming and heroic Phoenix eyes were looking at you, filled with myriad tenderness.】

【Her soft, charming voice rang out.】

“Why, aren’t you going to invite me in?”

【Seeing Xiao Huang in this attire, you immediately felt a different kind of charm.】

“Of course, welcome.”

【You immediately made a welcoming gesture, signaling Xiao Huang to enter.】

“You two guard the door.”

【After giving instructions, Xiao Huang walked directly into your courtyard.】

【The two female guards also tactfully closed the courtyard gate, isolating themselves from the two of you.】

【But Xiao Huang did not immediately embrace you; instead, she carefully examined the layout of the courtyard.】

【She walked and asked.】

“Where is your lovely lady?”

【Seeing this, you stepped forward and directly put your arm around Xiao Huang’s shoulders.】

“There’s only one lovely lady here, and that’s you. Where would there be others?”

【After speaking, you picked her up by the waist. As soon as she came into contact with you, Xiao Huang, whose expression had been as calm as water, immediately turned completely red as if she were drunk, her original rationality overturned, no longer distinguishing between day and night…】

In the scene, Xiao Huang was tense, convulsing and trembling…

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【Before dawn the next day, Xiao Huang got up. Before leaving, she told you that your relationship had been discovered by the imperial clan. Many people wanted to kill you, and she had been constantly trying to protect you.】

【She had been busy with this matter during this time.】

【But if she forcibly protected you, her throne would be in jeopardy.】

【She thought for a long time before coming up with a solution that would satisfy both.】

【That was to send you to the Hun for a political marriage.】

【Currently, Ayna, the eldest daughter of the Khan of the Huns, had just turned eighteen, a suitable age for marriage.】

【Your status as the former dynasty’s Third Prince was significant. If you were sent for a political marriage, it would be seen as a sign of sincerity.】

【It might also bring a halt to the war at the front.】

“Can you bear to part with me?”

【Seeing Xiao Huang calmly arranging your fate like this, you couldn’t help but feel a surge of bitterness and anger.】

【Xiao Huang was stunned after hearing your words.】

【But in the end, she didn’t say anything.】

“Doing this is good for both of us.”

……

【Xiao Huang left, and after she departed, Yu Luoniang appeared beside you.】

“Sir, good news, great news!”

【Thinking that you might never be able to meet Xiao Huang alone again, you felt an inexplicable surge of anger.】

“What kind of great news is this?”

【Yu Luoniang smiled triumphantly.】

“The barbarian Khan has no Imperial Star or national destiny protecting him. When you marry Ayna, I will then kill all the Khan’s other descendants.”

“At that time, won’t you be the sole heir?”

“If I can’t be the Grand Tutor of Great Zhou, can’t I be the Grand Tutor of the barbarians?”

【Hearing Yu Luoniang’s idea, you couldn’t help but rub your forehead.】

【You could only sigh, her obsession with being a Grand Tutor was indeed profound.】

【After waiting at home for a few days, an imperial decree came down.】

【As Xiao Huang said, you were sent to the frontier for a political marriage, and the princess you were to marry was Ayna, the Khan’s eldest daughter.】

【On the day of your departure, people from all over Kyoto came out to watch. The convoy escorting you stretched for hundreds of meters in a single line.】

【Yu Luoniang transformed into a small spider and attached herself to your crown, curiously watching the common people and the convoy seeing you off.】

【Everyone found it incredibly novel that you, the former dynasty’s prince, were going for a political marriage.】

【Since the beginning of time, this was the first time such a thing had happened.】

【Some people who hadn’t seen you all craned their necks, curiously watching.】

【Curious about what you, the only remaining prince of the former dynasty, looked like.】

【However, your carriage was covered by a silk curtain, so your appearance couldn’t be seen, which gave you some peace.】

【Thinking that you were actually going to be sent for a political marriage, you couldn’t help but feel a bit absurd. Throughout history, it had always been women sent for political marriages; where had there ever been a man?】

【Just as you were thinking, you saw a pair of familiar eyes through a slight gap in the silk curtain in the crowd.】

【The face of the owner of those eyes was covered by a bamboo hat and veil, but you clearly knew that it was Xiao Huang.】

【You didn’t expect her to take such a great risk to see you off.】

“Sir, are you a little reluctant to part?”

【Yu Luoniang had climbed onto your shoulder at this moment, and she also saw Xiao Huang.】

“Sir, look on the bright side.”

“Once we reach the grassland, what kind of women won’t you be able to have?”

【You didn’t speak after hearing Yu Luoniang’s words, your mood still somewhat downcast.】

【Seeing this, Yu Luoniang whispered directly into your ear.】

“Sir, haven’t you always wanted my b-backside…?”

“Once we reach the grassland, I promise you…”

“Really?”