Chapter 1, The Ambiguous Emperor Brother

Why did the Emperor of Waller specifically name me to go for a marriage alliance

Upon hearing this, the palace maids quickly bent their bodies and retreated with small steps. As Su'er was leaving, she did not forget to cast a worried glance at me, as if fearing that I, the princess who had undergone a drastic change in temperament since awakening, might anger the emperor

Looking at the thirty-six beautiful women before me, each with their own charm and allure, this is not the thirty-six courtesans; it is clearly the thirty-six stratagems

You say that such delicate thirty-six beauties were given to Emperor Wale, isn't it a pity? That old man is already buried up to his neck, and yet so many beauties are sent for his enjoyment, what is the emperor thinking? I asked softly, it truly is a pity for these beauties. If I were to establish a "Qinglou Film Company," I would be the boss, wouldn't I be counting money until my hands cramp?

Since my elder brother the Emperor has spoken, it would be somewhat unreasonable for me not to go and see the performances of the dancers. Therefore, I humbly obey the imperial decree to watch the performances of the dancing girls. I felt a bit pleased; why not enjoy a free show? When I summoned those dancers into the grand hall, I was taken aback. These were truly beautiful women, not artificially created, nor merely the result of cosmetics. Each one resembled a delicate lotus emerging from the water, each like a slender green onion, and there were exactly thirty-six of them. I immediately understood why my elder brother the Emperor felt no hesitation in sending me, looking as I do, to form a marriage alliance. Although the princess herself was of average appearance, the beauty of her dowry was remarkable. If each of them were to meet the old Emperor of Waller, wouldn't he be left utterly captivated, not even a bone remaining!

The emperor brother looked at me, but the smile on his face faded. His hand slowly moved from my head to my face. "Rong'er, I do not want you to do anything. Once you get there, just make sure to protect yourself, understood?" I nodded.

Only Su Er knows a little; I only said that I have a headache from the impact and dare not think about things, as some matters are unclear to me

Consciousness began to awaken, and I felt a soreness all over my body, with my head aching as if it were about to split open. How did that Ding Xiaoxian bring me here? Why do those who travel through time have to wake up in such pain? I felt frustrated; couldn't I wake up comfortably? I tried hard to open my eyes, but it felt as if glue had been applied to my eyelids, and I couldn't open them at all

Old Man Shen paused for a moment and then said, "From now on, keep your distance from the Emperor; since ancient times, being close to the ruler is like being close to a tiger." What a shock, this old man has quite a boldness, daring to openly utter such "treasonous" words. "Since you do not wish to go for a marriage alliance, how about I take you out of the palace?"

"It has moved, it has moved, the Goddess of Fortune has moved!" A woman's voice filled with joy and tears echoed in my ears

The woman whom I referred to as "Mantan" stepped out from the group, first kneeling to perform a bow, and sweetly said: "Princess, please choose a dance." A little palace maid beside her quickly presented a tray, on which lay a dozen or so flower invitations, each inscribed with intricate characters. Upon closer inspection, I realized I did not recognize a single character, nor did I know what kind of strange script this was; each character had so many strokes, and they all seemed quite similar! Surely the princess could not be illiterate? Moreover, even if she had amnesia, it would be unlikely for her to forget how to read. Furthermore, from what I heard from Su'er, this Princess Furong seemed to be a renowned talented woman, which is why the Emperor of Wale specifically requested her for marriage!

I only heard him let out a low sigh as he walked up to me, his hand gently resting on the top of my head, softly asking, "Does your head still hurt?" The sudden tenderness from the emperor brother caught me off guard. He clearly regarded me as his sister, but I could not see him as my brother. His warm hands lingered on my head, causing my heart to race as if I had a rabbit inside, and my face involuntarily flushed. He clearly regarded me as his sister, but I could not see him as my brother. His warm hands lingered on my head, causing my heart to race as if I had a rabbit inside, and my face involuntarily flushed.

Seeing Su'er not responding, I did not ask again, nor did I originally intend for her to answer anything. My mind was filled with thoughts of shiny silver; to travel outside, one cannot do so without money. Unfortunately, I cannot abduct any of these thirty-six beauties; otherwise, I could certainly fetch a good price! Thinking of this, I scolded myself for being foolish. With so many treasures in the palace, just taking a couple would be enough for me to eat and drink for years. Why was I still thinking about these living beings? Upon realizing this, I couldn't help but laugh.

"You all may leave, I will speak with the princess for a while," he said

Who else knows about this matter

"Starting from scratch." I pointed to the one at the very edge of the front row and said, "Mantian, Weiwei, Jiedao, Yiyi, Chenhuo, Shengdong, Wuzhong, Andu... Lianhuan, Weishang!" I recited thirty-six names in one breath, haha, just right, as they are derived from the thirty-six stratagems. Fortunately, this is not our history, so I estimate that no one has summarized a similar thirty-six stratagems here.

The guard Shen looked up at me for a moment, then suddenly sighed, lowering his head and remaining silent for quite some time. This left me at a loss for words, unsure whether to assert the princess's authority and scold him a bit, or simply sit quietly. Since he dared to be so bold, he must have had the confidence to back it up. If I spoke up, I might inadvertently reveal something I shouldn't, so it was better to remain quietly seated.

"Let him in," I said淡淡. Having been in the palace for over a month, I finally learned what it means to be淡淡! The "Thirty-Six Stratagems" discreetly retreated, moving without a sound, making me wonder if they all possessed lightness of foot. A young eunuch led a man in. Although I maintained a calm expression, I was quite curious inside, unsure of the relationship between this guard and the original princess. The man entered the hall, did not bow, and casually sat down on the steps. I looked at him and felt a bit disappointed; he was not a handsome man, and even if he were, it would only be a thing of the past. He seemed to be no longer young, probably in his fifties, and had a familiar face, with a pair of narrow eyes that always appeared somewhat squinted.

I stared blankly at him, and after a while, I remembered that I should have the personality of a modern person! Everything I do must be "subtle" to showcase my uniqueness, so that I can attract him! Thus, I shot him a cold glance and turned my head away. "Your Highness!" the little palace maid beside me was terrified, perhaps having never seen her master act so uniquely. The Emperor snorted coldly and suddenly exclaimed in anger: "Do not threaten me with death; even if you die, you must go and marry for me!" I was momentarily stunned, unable to digest the words of this handsome Emperor.

He held me tightly, almost as if he wanted to merge me into his body. His head was buried in my shoulder, and his hot breath was directly blowing against the back of my ear; I could even feel the warmth of his lips coming through the fabric!

"Have you all remembered clearly?" I asked—speaking so quickly, I feared there were still a few who had not fully grasped their new names. "We have remembered clearly," they replied in unison. I marveled at their intelligence; each of these selected women was quite astute, neither questioning why these names were chosen nor inquiring about the specific characters, simply agreeing to it.

Upon seeing me open my eyes, the anxiety in his eyes gradually subsided, replaced by an increasingly intense anger. Had the couple quarreled? Why didn't he rush over to comfort me? At the very least, there should be some heartfelt declarations, I thought to myself

I was lying on the table, contemplating how to escape, when suddenly I heard the palace maids outside calling out loudly, "Your Majesty." I quickly got up from the table, but before I could sit up straight, my emperor brother had already entered the room. Seven or eight palace maids silently knelt down, their movements so practiced that I was momentarily at a loss as to what to do—should I kneel with them or remain seated? Before I could decide how to pay my respects, I saw my emperor brother wave his hand, signaling them to rise.

I am foolish, to go and marry off? Who is going to marry off? Am I going to marry off? Am I not the empress? Is this emperor so selfless that he can send his own wife away to marry off? I stared blankly at the little palace maids in front of me, and they stared back at me in confusion.

Watching a group of beautiful women singing and dancing for half a day, I found myself yawning instead. This ancient song and dance truly seemed dull, I thought to myself. Eventually, I could no longer bear to watch and was about to call Su'er back to our quarters when a little eunuch hurried in, speaking in a soft voice: "Your Highness, Guard Shen requests an audience." Guard Shen? Where did a Guard Shen come from? I stole a glance at Su'er beside me, and her expression showed no surprise. It seemed that Princess Furong and Guard Shen met frequently; wasn't it forbidden for guards to roam freely in the inner palace? Some television dramas portray it chaotically, with guards wandering around the palace as if it were a garden. Just think, if that were the case, could the resentful women in the harem still be called resentful? The Emperor would surely have to father countless illegitimate children!

I clenched my fist and pressed it against the chest of my elder brother, the Emperor, creating a greater distance between us. It seemed that the Emperor also felt somewhat uncomfortable, as he hurriedly released his hand and turned to take a couple of steps forward. I vaguely saw him take a few deep breaths, and after a while, he turned back around, having already regained his calm and composed demeanor as the Emperor.

Up to now, I can only deceive when possible and mislead when I can. I glanced at the sign, feigning indifference, and casually pointed to one, saying, "Let's go with this one first!" Su'er handed over the sign, and the crowd of hands received it, bowing and retreating. The other "Thirty-Five Strategies" followed closely behind. "Su'er," I called out to her while leaning on the couch, and she quickly responded.

Wait a moment! Old Man Shen stopped in his tracks

The little palace maid was finally driven to tears by me, "Your Highness, please do not frighten this servant. This servant understands your grievances, but you cannot—"

"What was my relationship with the Emperor Brother like in the past?" I asked. In fact, what I wanted to ask was whether Princess Furong had an ambiguous relationship with her Emperor Brother before. From my two encounters with this Emperor Brother, I have always felt that their relationship was far from that of ordinary siblings; could there be something inappropriate between them? Although such matters were not uncommon in ancient palaces, as a modern person, I cannot condone such behavior from them

However, after residing in the palace for a period of time, I realized that the novels were all nonsense. Escaping from the depths of the palace is more difficult than ascending to the heavens, especially since I am a princess with a history of waiting for a marriage alliance and a record of attempted suicide! Wherever I go, there is a crowd following me, leaving me with no opportunity even to discreetly relieve myself. Moreover, the paths within the palace are like a maze; even if I were to swagger out, I would not be able to find the exit. After several attempts, I gave up the thought of escaping from here. It seems that I can only find a way on the road to the marriage alliance. I must run away before entering the Valer Palace, otherwise, if the old emperor finds me unappealing and relegates me to the cold palace, my journey through time would be completely ruined. Forget about going out to meet handsome men; I would probably not even have the chance to step outside the walls.

As the saying goes: "Wealth nurtures people, while nobility nurtures spirit." After being an emperor for a long time, he truly exudes an indescribable aura that makes it hard for me to breathe. I dared not continue to meet his gaze and could only feign indifference by turning my head away.

I still have some matters that I do not understand

The guard Shen waved his hand at Su'er and the others, and Su'er led the group of young palace maids to exit automatically, leaving without even asking me, the "master," what I meant. I was quite surprised, not knowing what identity this old man, dressed in ordinary guard attire, truly held, why he was here acting like a master, and why Su'er and the others listened to him so attentively

I do not wish for you to go either. Do you think I would willingly let you go? However, the pressure from Wale is too great, and at this moment, I am unable to contend with him. Alas! My father has left me with such a mess, and I can only endure it. Rong'er, do not blame me for being heartless; if I had any other way, I would never let you suffer. I do not want to force you, but the people from Wale are coming next month, and you cannot continue like this. I can tolerate your temper, but once you are in Wale, who will allow you to act spoiled?" After hearing these words from the Emperor brother, if it were true, Princess Fuyong would surely be very touched. Unfortunately, I am not that princess; I only find it amusing. I think to myself, you perform well, but in the end, you still want me to willingly go for the marriage alliance? I do not want to force you, but the people from Wale are coming next month, and you cannot continue like this. I can tolerate your temper, but once you are in Wale, who will allow you to act spoiled?" After hearing these words from the Emperor brother, if it were true, Princess Fuyong would surely be very touched. Unfortunately, I am not that princess; I only find it amusing. I think to myself, you perform well, but in the end, you still want me to willingly go for the marriage alliance? Thinking of this, I could not help but sneer: "Do you think that if I go, I can save the Great Zhou? The Emperor of Wale would not give up his easily obtainable wealth and territory just because of a marriage alliance with a princess like me?"

I noticed that Old Man Shen's expression changed slightly, but he soon returned to his usual demeanor. I knew that my gesture of giving him this hat was indeed the right choice. Old Man Shen then gave a wry smile, and in his gaze towards me, there was an added hint of affection, "Fortunately, you have a good heart, girl. I haven't wasted my care for you all these years." Is he really just an ordinary guard? No matter how I look at it, he doesn't seem like one.

Su Er looked at me, suddenly laughing inexplicably, and was even more surprised, yet she did not dare to speak, only gazing at me in a somewhat foolish manner. Shortly after, Man Tian led those dancers in, some of whom were already holding various musical instruments. They slightly bent their knees to me, automatically dividing into two groups: one group sat at the side of the hall holding instruments, while the other stood in the center of the hall. Man Tian gave them a slight nod, and pleasant music began to emanate.

"I cannot, but you can buy me time for the Great Zhou! Five years! Rong'er, I only need five years. I swear, after five years, I will definitely bring you out of the palace of Wale!" the Emperor said firmly

Who am I? I foolishly asked

Old man Shen chuckled and said, "However, it will be a bit troublesome to go out now. Just wait until we are on the way to Wale, and I will find a way to get you out. So for the time being, just stay put and don't think too much about it." With that, he stood up, casually brushed off the dirt from his clothes, and was about to head outside. This old man! Isn't he a bit too strange? I am stunned; he doesn't seem to regard any emperor at all, and it seems like abducting a princess from the palace is just a game to him!

This is the second time I have seen this Emperor brother, apart from the first time when I just woke up. When I first woke up that day, I was dizzy and couldn't see clearly, but today, upon closer inspection, I realized that my Emperor brother is indeed quite handsome! He has both looks and a good figure, making me want to drool. I couldn't help but secretly curse Ding Xiaoxian, wondering why she made me dress up as his sister. It seems that this time, there is definitely no chance with this handsome Emperor. The room was very quiet and oppressive, and my handsome Emperor brother did not speak for a while, just standing there quietly watching me. His gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he were penetrating my body to look at my soul. I couldn't help but feel nervous, fearing that he might discover that I am an imposter posing as his sister.

The beautiful women standing in front all wore a hint of bewilderment on their faces, likely unaware of why this princess had given herself such a peculiar name, yet they still displayed a look of utmost respect

"Then what am I?" I asked. Am I still a queen? Do even queens have to be given away? This emperor is too cowardly!" "You are a princess! The current emperor's own sister, Princess Fulongchang!" the little palace maid cried.

It is a typical case of an old cow eating tender grass! Although I still do not know the exact age of this "I", looking at "I", that emperor brother is only in his twenties, how old can I be? The old emperor is fifty! My goodness, even if he is handsome, what good is that! No wonder the original Princess Fuyong wanted to commit suicide. I want to cry, Ding Xiaoxian, are you here to repay a favor? You are not here to play tricks on me, are you? No wonder the original Princess Fuyong wanted to commit suicide. I want to cry, Ding Xiaoxian, are you here to repay a favor? You are not here to play tricks on me, are you?

I smiled awkwardly and nodded, "However, I always feel that you are someone very close to me. I don't know why, but seeing you makes me feel a genuine warmth from the heart, just like family." A compliment was offered first, regardless of its effectiveness.

I was taken aback upon hearing this; it hardly sounded like something a guard would say! I was truly at a loss, unsure of how to respond, and could only force a couple of dry laughs, "In a moment of urgency, I didn't think it through that much."

Seeing me shake my head in disbelief, Old Man Shen smiled, but his expression soon darkened again as he said, "Fortunately, I haven't knocked my brains out. I promised your mother to take good care of you." My mother? Wasn't she a royal concubine? How could she have such a close relationship with a guard? I couldn't help but wonder if there was a hidden romantic story behind it. Not wanting to ask too many questions, I could only pretend to understand and nodded.

Haha, my acting skills are quite good, aren't they? Since he is here for a tragic scene, I must cooperate and shed some tears. While I lean my head on his shoulder and pretend to cry, I gently place my hand on his chest. Hey, the emperor's tofu is not something one can have at any time; I should take advantage of this moment and enjoy it more. When I return to my own time, I will have something to boast about! I didn't expect that he would also work out as an emperor; he is so well-built that I can feel his taut chest muscles even through his clothes. Hey, the emperor's tofu is not something one can have at any time; I should take advantage of this moment and enjoy it more. When I return to my own time, I will have something to boast about! I didn't expect that he would also work out as an emperor; he is so well-built that I can feel his taut chest muscles even through his clothes.

He saw that I was unwilling to speak and thought that I still resented him, so he gently pulled my head into his embrace and softly asked, "Rong'er, do you hate me very much now, don't you?" Is this the emperor? Don't emperors usually refer to themselves as 'I'? Why is he using 'me' instead? Why does this feel so ambiguous? Not knowing how to respond to him, I simply decided to play dead, firmly resolved not to speak.

Dizzy! This embrace is rather strange, making me feel a bit distracted. I secretly despise myself, Feng Chen Chuyang, you are from the modern era, how can you be so lacking in composure? Have you never seen a handsome man? Is one embrace really that significant? Moreover, he is your brother, how can you entertain such lewd thoughts? It is evident that you are an inexperienced person; getting so excited over a handsome guy's hug, how will you approach handsome men in the future? Moreover, he is your brother, how can you entertain such lewd thoughts? It is evident that you are an inexperienced person; getting so excited over a handsome guy's hug, how will you approach handsome men in the future?

You are the Blessed Lady!

"Princess, please have something to eat!" Su'er said gently. Ever since I learned that my identity in this body is that of a princess, I have not allowed them to call me 'Your Highness', and 'Furong' is even more unacceptable; I am allergic to those two words, so I can only settle for being called princess for now. I shook my head; how could I possibly have the mood to eat? Looking at my head wrapped up like a zongzi in the mirror, along with this delicate little face, I truly have no appetite. Goodness! Am I really a sibling of that emperor? Why does he, a grown man, look so handsome, while I, a princess, have to look like a green apple? Looking at my head wrapped up like a zongzi in the mirror, along with this delicate little face, I truly have no appetite. Goodness! Am I really a sibling of that emperor? Why does he, a grown man, look so handsome, while I, a princess, have to look like a green apple? Ding Xiaoxian, oh Ding Xiaoxian, even if you want me to be a concubine, you should at least give me some capital, right? With just this face that is cute but not stunning, how can I stir up trouble? I weakly leaned on the table, cursing Ding Xiaoxian for the two hundred twenty-eighth time. With just this face that is cute but not stunning, how can I stir up trouble? I weakly leaned on the table, cursing Ding Xiaoxian for the two hundred twenty-eighth time. However, this Princess Furong has quite a fiery temperament; upon hearing that she was to be married off, she stubbornly ran into a pillar in a fit of anger. Fortunately, she chose this method of death, which conveniently gives me a reason to claim that I remember nothing now, and no one suspects me—just think about it, running into such a hard pillar, surviving is already a blessing.

My heart is filled with questions, yet I cannot ask them, just as I cannot inquire of Su'er why I feel that the relationship between the Emperor Brother and me, the Princess, is somewhat ambiguous; I can only speculate on my own.

Old man Shen was taken aback for a moment, his expression somewhat complex. After a long while, he finally said: "It's not bad. Your mother had a relatively good relationship with his mother while she was alive, so the Emperor is closer to you, this younger sister, and many matters are also handled according to your temperament." I was somewhat skeptical, as my intuition told me that this old man was not being truthful.

A child who is usually so quiet, yet acts so recklessly at this moment, have all the previous conversations been in vain? If you continue like this, not only will you not be able to go to the marriage alliance, but even if you do not go, you will not be able to remain in this deep palace!

I forced a laugh, "If I told you that I lost some memories after bumping into a pole, would you believe me?" I said candidly. Sometimes, the more such truths are spoken, the better they can conceal lies

"I asked you what he just told me to do?" This little palace maid, how does she know to cry! Crying makes my heart restless! "He asked you to go to Wale to marry as a peace offering, don't you remember? The Emperor has no choice, now that the Kingdom of Wale has invaded our northern territory, the Emperor is also helpless, he is reluctant to part with you!" The little palace maid continued to cry.

There is one more thing I would like to ask you. I hesitated, unsure whether I should inquire about that emperor brother. "Go ahead, if there is anything you do not understand, just ask me. There are many people and matters in this palace, and not everyone can be questioned," said the old man Shen. I understood his meaning; he was advising me not to casually ask others about past matters. I was aware of that, but I did not know who might be waiting to pull at my little braid. I am not that foolish.

Your Majesty? Your Highness? A shiver ran through me, and my heart was filled with joy. What a delightful little fairy! Has she given me the body of a favored concubine? Who is this emperor? Liu Che? Li Shimin? Or some unknown handsome emperor? Ah hahahaha, my dear ancient times, I, Feng Chen Chu Yang, have arrived; my dear handsome emperor, I am here. No matter how many beautiful concubines you had before, from now on, I will use my modern charm to make you fall for me alone and disband your harem! ... Ah hahahaha ... Ah hahahaha, my dear ancient times, I, Feng Chen Chu Yang, have arrived; my dear handsome emperor, I am here. No matter how many beautiful concubines you had before, from now on, I will use my modern charm to make you fall for me alone and disband your harem! ... Ah hahahaha ...

"Wait for me for five years!" I slowly nodded in response. He sighed, and suddenly, as if he had made a decision, he turned around abruptly and left. I stood there in a daze, wondering why I felt so strange.

"Keep an eye on her! If anything like this happens again, you will all accompany her to the grave!" The handsome emperor shouted and left with a flick of his sleeve, followed closely by a group of people. In the blink of an eye, the large room was left with only me and a few young palace maids.

The wedding envoy from Waller will arrive next month. Starting tomorrow, you should watch the songstresses practice their dance. Since it has been said that you, as a princess, love song and dance, if you do not even watch, how will others believe it

Who are you, sir? What is our relationship? Can you tell me? I truly do not remember, I said sincerely. The old man, Shen, looked a bit disappointed, then smiled and said: I am just an ordinary guard, but I have watched you grow up since you were a child, and you are a bit closer to me than to others. I shook my head and smiled, as I could hardly believe that their relationship was so simple. I had never seen a guard who could be so familiar, calling the princess "girl" like that.

There is nothing special; it is just that when you were born, many magpies suddenly gathered on your mother's roof, so people say you are a star of fortune. That fool Wale must be a bit superstitious! I am fed up! Another myth!

Su Er could not have imagined that her master was harboring such intentions towards these beauties. If she were to know that her noble and esteemed princess was contemplating becoming a human trafficker to sell these dancers, she would surely be so shocked that she would spit blood and die. Therefore, when she heard my question, even the clever and quick-witted Su Er did not know how to respond. Could such vulgar words really come from her own princess? How could it be that ever since the princess bumped her head, her temperament has changed so drastically?

"Then do you not remember who I am?" Old Man Shen raised his head, a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth

The injury on my head took about a month to heal, and my imperial brother has not come to trouble me again. During this time, I took the opportunity to learn about the historical context I am currently in from the palace maids. It is a perplexing dynasty, divided into two parts: the North is Wale, and the South is the Great Zhou. The country I am to marry into is Wale, which is said to be for the friendship between the two nations, but in reality, it is to exchange for a period of peace for the Great Zhou, effectively selling me off. Damn it, being a princess is not easy at all. It seems I need to find a way to escape; there is such a vast world waiting for me outside, and so many handsome men waiting for me. Having crossed over once, how can I not have some flirtation with a few handsome men?

Your Majesty, the life of Empress Furong is no longer in danger

So who is he

Old Man Shen fell silent for a moment

Perhaps I have laughed dryly too many times, and Old Man Shen noticed something amiss. He raised his head and looked at me inquisitively, causing a wave of anxiety to wash over me. Although his eyes were not large, they seemed to shine with a light of their own. Could this be what is referred to in books as profound internal skill? "Rong girl, is there something you are hiding from me?" Old Man Shen's words pierced through the tension.

What did he just say for me to do? I asked again

Oh Emperor! If you want money, you have it! If you want power, you possess it! So incredibly handsome! Moreover, you are so infatuated that even Liang Shanbo would feel guilty upon seeing you, and Dong Yong would blush! Now, what else can I do but smile? Thinking of this, I struggled to suppress my laughter, yet the corners of my mouth couldn't help but curve upwards. In order to see my handsome Emperor sooner, I desperately opened my eyes and looked towards the bedside: an old man who appeared to be a physician, and the faces of several delicate-looking young palace maids became clear first; looking further back, a tall and handsome figure stood there, the bright yellow dragon robe accentuating the Emperor's nobility and grandeur. A face no more than twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with distinct features, sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, a high nose bridge, and slightly pursed lips. My goodness! He is truly as handsome as described in the novels! ... Those deep, unfathomable eyes were filled with concern as they looked at me ... I felt as if my body was so light that I might float away, I wanted to sing, I wanted to dance, first I must thank my motherland for nurturing my talents, thank the teachers and classmates who have always helped me, thank the friends around me who have always cared for me, thank ... ... truly as handsome as described in the novels! ... Those deep, unfathomable eyes were filled with concern as they looked at me ... I felt as if my body was so light that I might float away, I wanted to sing, I wanted to dance, first I must thank my motherland for nurturing my talents, thank the teachers and classmates who have always helped me, thank the friends around me who have always cared for me, thank ... ... However, I first composed my expression, as I had not yet grasped the situation, I could not be too pleased, "What" exactly happened to me?

This time, I am the one who is dumbfounded, Princess? I am a princess? Then why do they call me "Niangniang"? I'm dizzy, do people here also refer to princesses as "Niangniang"? Under the explanation of my personal maid, Su'er, I finally understood my current situation. The handsome emperor I just saw is my brother, the current emperor of the Great Zhou Kingdom, and I am the eldest princess of Great Zhou—Princess Furong. What a name! Of all names, why Furong? To the north of Zhou Kingdom, there is a powerful country called Walle. Last year, taking advantage of the new emperor's ascension to the throne when Zhou was weak, they severely beat Zhou and occupied eleven cities in the northern part of Zhou. They even specifically demanded that the Princess Furong of Zhou be sent to be a concubine for their emperor, euphemistically called "marriage alliance"! In fact, I am not very opposed to marriage alliances; I have no ethnic prejudice, and generally, in such situations, the plot tends to develop like this: there is a handsome and cool emperor in a foreign country waiting for the female lead, who specifically requests the Princess Furong of Zhou to be his concubine, under the pretext of "marriage alliance"! In fact, I am not very opposed to marriage alliances; I have no ethnic prejudice, and generally, in such situations, the plot tends to develop like this: there is a handsome and cool emperor in a foreign country waiting for the female lead, who initially looks down on her, then becomes curious, and finally is attracted to her, until he deeply falls in love with the princess from a foreign land, abandoning the three thousand beauties in his palace, and exclusively embracing the female lead, this "water ladle". Most romance novels are like this, so I began to be blindly optimistic again. However, before I had the chance to envision a beautiful future, I was hit hard once more. Su'er said that the emperor of Walle is almost fifty this year.

"Your Majesty, do you not even recognize the Emperor?" The young palace maid was so anxious that she was on the verge of tears

"Everyone, please rise." I remained half-reclined on the soft couch, maintaining the demeanor of a princess as I inquired, "What are your names? Please introduce yourselves one by one." This group of songstresses seemed to have undergone rigorous training, standing there with neither arrogance nor servility, their voices resonating like nightingales: "Daffodil," "Cuckoo," "Begonia"...

"See the princess." Thirty-six individuals knelt in unison, their melodious voices resembling the sweet sounds of warblers and swallows

After listening to a few, I could no longer continue; how could such charming individuals have such mundane names? Fortunately, none of them were named "Furong." I am quite particular about appearances; since I now possess this power, why not use it? It will become invalid after a while! Thus, I slowly spoke: "I don't like these names; may I change them for you?" The beautiful women quickly agreed, and I was pleased to see that they also seemed to dislike these names. What should they be called? They should neither be mundane nor lack character. Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind. So, I slowly spoke: "I don't like these names; may I change them for you?" The beautiful women quickly agreed, and I was pleased to see that they also seemed to dislike these names. What should they be called? They should neither be mundane nor lack character. Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind.

I enjoy singing and dancing. I am somewhat puzzled as to why I still have to watch them practice, and does it really require the emperor to say so specifically? The emperor smiled faintly and said, "I know you don't like it, but if you don't like it, how can you bring so many songstresses as part of your dowry?" He affectionately ruffled my hair and added, "Just put on a show; don't let the people of Waller become suspicious." Although I had many questions in my heart, I still obediently nodded.

"Are you really going to send your own consort to marry for peace?" I was furious, feeling that it was such a waste of a beautiful appearance to be so cowardly! The little palace maid was completely stunned by my words, and it took her a while to regain her senses and say, "Your Highness? What is wrong with you? You are not a consort."

Hmm? I couldn't believe what he said for a moment; could he be deceiving me?

Hmm?

"I just returned last night and heard about the marriage alliance. Silly girl, why are you being so foolish? What if you were to get into an accident? Wouldn't it be better to wait for my return before making any plans?" said Old Man Shen