Chapter 3

As the figure of Xia Tingqiu flashed by, I received a blow to my forehead

I also put away my smile, got up to push the door and looked around, then closed the windows one by one before finally sitting down

Xia Ting raised her eyebrows slightly, "Isn't that the imperial seal taken away by King Wu during the rebellion one hundred and fifty years ago?"

There is someone in the room

Xiatian Qiu casually brushed his clothing and said, "You wrote in your letter that you are going to the Northern Dynasty to deliver a bride. Master was quite surprised. Your sister-in-law is pregnant, and Senior Brother is unable to leave, so he sent me to check on you."

Wanqing's mother is my father's favored concubine, and she is naturally my father's beloved daughter. Since childhood, during family meals, Wanqing was the one being held on my father's lap and fed. Although I have always been carefree and unrestrained, I am not without jealousy, and thus I secretly bullied my younger sister.

The master said, "That girl Tang Yu is muddled in her work, greedy for food and play. If I ask her to deliver the bride, I fear she will cause trouble. I wonder what her father is thinking in his mind?"

It is said that there will be several groups pretending to transport treasures to divert attention. My father wants me to follow orders at that time

I was beaten by my father and then sent away from home, following my master into the mountains for training. In my heart, I hated Feng Zheng to the core, and before leaving, I threw a large piece of horse dung at his face.

I lifted the water from the stove, brewed the hot tea, and then presented it with both hands in front of my second senior brother. Xia Tingqiu cleared his throat and then began to speak.

In the dim light, I picked up the treasured sword that my mother had given me

I misspoke? The summer garden in autumn appears innocent and ignorant.

Xiatian Qiu stood up, clasped his hands behind his back, paced a few steps in the room, turned to look at me, and said, "Your father is calling you... Do you have any clues?"

I smiled as I sheathed my sword, "Bold and audacious commoner, do you think you can intrude upon this princess's chamber? Be careful, or I shall summon the guards and have you captured to feed the dogs!"

Since then, neither of us has had a good impression of each other. I find him hypocritical and superficial, while he thinks I am cunning and insidious. Whenever I speak a little louder to Wanqing, Feng Zheng jumps out, acting like a protective hen, believing that I am bullying his sister Wanqing

What is it

Those were not commendable actions, and I am now ashamed to bring them up. However, the incident when Wanqing fell and injured her head was indeed unintentional; I did not deliberately scare her with a frog.

Later, everyone grew up, and Feng Zheng unexpectedly transformed from a meddlesome youth into a silent and handsome nobleman. However, I remained the same as ever, a notorious failure from the old Lu family, unable to make a mark. I was completely different from him, like clouds and mud.

You are being too direct in what you say although what you said is all true

I was so tormented by Princess Jiayue early in the morning that I finally felt my stomach rumbling with hunger. No matter how handsome Feng Zheng is, he cannot be eaten. I bid him farewell and returned to have breakfast.

I thought to myself, fortunately I am a girl, otherwise my father might really be driven to death by me

He shook his head and swayed, perfectly mimicking my master's nagging tone.

The gauze curtain swayed slightly, and I drew my sword and thrust it forward, swift and fierce

"Without ... ..." I said in frustration, leaning on the table, "I have always been useless. If I could accomplish this, it would also help my father. The situation of the Lu family has been getting worse lately, and I must do something for this family."

Xia Ting laughed mockingly, "Xiao Yu'er, you are so foolish, completely incapable of scheming, and your stubborn nature is unyielding; you will surely meet a terrible end."

I said solemnly: "My father is going to Bei Liang to steal something."

I nodded and said, "My father said it was the national master who mentioned that over the years, natural disasters and man-made calamities have been incessant, and the people are living in misery, all of which are related to the loss of the national treasure. If we wish for the country to be prosperous and the people to live in peace, we must retrieve this treasure that secures the nation."

The person behind the gauze curtain dodged my sword's edge, jumped out, and lowered their voice to say: "You little girl, hitting so hard, do you want your senior brother's life?"

As the curtains were drawn up, the room was instantly illuminated. Xia Tingqiu, with a bright smile, walked out from beneath the window. The young man was tall and slender, with a refined and elegant demeanor, his features resembling a painting.

If you are caught

There is only me here, I said, even the princess does not know

I said: "It is the national treasure seal."

Otherwise, how would I be here? I said with a bitter smile

But how will you escape in the future

I let out a heartfelt "ah". It is not a short distance from the temple to here; my second senior brother traveled a thousand miles alone just to see if I am well. How could I not be moved?

My father said that someone has already been sent to investigate in the court. When the time comes, someone will hand over the treasure to me, and I will be responsible for bringing it back

Xiatian Qiu slowly put away that unseemly smile, her peach blossom eyes narrowed slightly as she looked directly at me, "You mentioned in your letter that there are important matters in this line of work, but you didn't clarify what those matters are. I am quite curious, what could your father possibly have for you to do?"

I couldn't help but laugh, "I am just delivering the bride, not getting married myself, why is the elder so nervous?"

I grimaced and held my head, "Second Master, why are you the one who has come?"

It is truly exhausting to converse with such petty-minded individuals, as even the slightest oversight can offend them, and one cannot even make jokes

Xia Ting furrowed her brows deeply in the autumn, her expression grave, "Who else knows about this matter?"

Shh! I extend my index finger

Xia Ting was furious in the summer and scolded, "This is simply nonsense!"

"If not me, then who?" I retorted, with a hint of self-satisfaction, "I am not boasting, but among the noble daughters in the capital, who can match my boldness and meticulousness, along with a bit of martial skill?"

I scoffed and laughed, "My father said that I am a princess, and even if I am captured, they will not kill me"

Xia Tingqiu asked: "Why is it specifically you who is called to do this?"

Unfortunately, no one believed it, because at that time, Feng Zheng stood up and pointed at me, saying: "It was she who pushed Wanqing!"

Did the emperor believe it

The emperor has grown too powerful. Xia Tingqiu also shook his head and sighed