The winter snow melted, the spring breeze faded away, and the summer flowers bloomed. In the blink of an eye, more than half a year had passed.

During this period, the eldest princess Xie Yuanfeng took Xiao Yunxi to travel around. She originally wanted to go to Jiangnan for another trip, but was called back to the capital by an imperial edict.

The carriage swayed slowly along the official road. Xie Yuanfeng closed her eyes to rest. Xiao Yunxi fiddled with the Lu Ban lock she bought at the lantern festival yesterday, her brows furrowed. Not only was the lock too difficult to unlock, but she was also disgusted with the imperial edict that summoned her back to the capital.

"Nannan, what do you think of Mo Ruochen?"

Xiao Yunxi was startled and the Luban lock fell directly onto the carriage.

My mother asked what this sentence meant? Is it a matchmaking or a matchmaking?

"My uncle... is a man of great talent, outstanding achievements, and a great leader..."

"speak English!"

"Well," Xiao Yunxi touched his nose, "He is a very good elder."

During the past six months, the mother and daughter have received many things sent by Mo Ruochen. Sometimes they are extremely fresh fruits, sometimes they are seasonal clothes, and sometimes they are herbal medicines that repel mosquitoes and insects... In short, they are both thoughtful and timely, and always win praise from Xie Yuanfeng.

During this period of time, there were other men who showed their affection, but the only one who persisted and knew how to keep a distance so as not to offend others was Mo Ruochen.

Xiao Yunxi lowered her head. She knew that she was not moved.

Xie Yuanfeng sat up, took her hand, and sighed, "Yesterday your second brother sent a letter saying that the third prince of the Great Desert came to Dali, and he was accompanied by the youngest daughter of the Great Desert King, Princess Geerile.

Their purpose is self-evident; they want to form an alliance through marriage.

If a princess is sent here, naturally a princess must be taken away as well.

But your uncle, the emperor, has no daughter of the right age. Currently, there are less than five suitable daughters among the royal family. You... have the highest status and the most beautiful appearance."

Xiao Yunxi smiled, "In my previous life, was I angry with my uncle the emperor? Selling me once in this life is not enough, you have to sell me a second time.

The first time you sold me to that useless bastard Lu Jingting, the second time you plan to sell me to the barbarians in the desert?"

The desert people have always been known for their savagery, ferocity, bloodiness and brutality. They have strong fighting power and live on the northern grasslands as a nomadic life.

What’s more important is that they still have the ancestral system of “the son inherits the father’s throne, and the younger brother inherits the elder brother’s throne”. Not only the throne of the Han Dynasty, but also the wives and concubines will be inherited.

In the past, many princesses who were sent to the desert to marry were married to father and son, or two brothers. Without exception, they suffered humiliation and were tortured to death before they were thirty years old.

Is the Emperor Uncle asking her to die? !

"The Dali state was established less than a hundred years ago. There are external and internal troubles, and the surrounding small countries are eyeing them covetously. The situation is not optimistic.

Now is not the time to confront the desert head-on."

Xie Yuanfeng sighed, "I am the eldest princess of Dali, my life belongs to Dali, and it is my duty to charge into battle and defend my country to the death.

But I am also your mother!"

She took her daughter's shoulder and said, "Returning to Beijing this time is like walking into a tiger's den. Only if you get married, you won't have to go to the desert to marry!"

Xiao Yunxi's nose felt sore when she heard this. Her mother had always taught her to be loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and that children of the royal family should always be ready to give everything for Dali.

But now, my mother is teaching me how to protect myself...

"mother..."

Patting his daughter's shoulder, he said, "Nannan, don't hate your uncle the emperor. Royal family affection is empty. But don't be blindly loyal. He... is not worthy of your life for loyalty!"

I know my younger brother, who I raised, best. He is rational, cold-blooded, vicious and cruel... He can be considered a wise leader.

"Mom, besides getting married, is there no other way?"

"Yes, let the Third Prince of the Desert look down on you and not choose you."

"...Is it likely?"

"Very little."

Xiao Yunxi shut up and sighed in annoyance. Why is it so difficult not to get married?

It seems that I really need to find a suitable "husband", as long as I can pass this hurdle first.

After returning to Beijing, the mother and daughter went to the palace to meet the emperor. They had lunch together tacitly, and no one mentioned the matter of the desert.

Grand Tutor Xiao and Duke Ning were waiting at the palace gate early. As soon as they came out, they drove the carriage back to the palace at a high speed.

From the beginning to the end, Xiao Yunxi behaved very properly. She did not act like a spoiled brat as Emperor Xuanwen imagined. Instead, she was respectful and distant.

Emperor Xuanwen sighed. The little girl who would ride on his neck and smile sweetly was finally...gone.

The Di tribe in the north has been eyeing Dali covetously. If the desert and the Di tribe join forces, the northern border of Dali will be in danger.

Once war breaks out again in the North, the South and West will not be at peace either.

This marriage with Da Mo can only succeed, not fail.

If possible, he didn't want to bother Xiao Yunxi.

But spies reported that the third prince of the desert, Chi Na, was the legitimate son of Baru Khan of the desert and the designated heir to the throne of Khan. He was capable and had made great military achievements, but most importantly, he was lustful and especially liked beautiful and fierce women!

In their Xie family, three generations ago and two generations later, there is no doubt that Xiao Yunxi is the most beautiful one.

As for being fierce and aggressive...she is as fierce as her mother, the eldest princess!

Although she has been married, she is still a virgin, and people in the desert don't care about chastity.

How could the Third Prince of the Desert not be tempted by a gentle, beautiful, talented princess of the royal family who is good at wielding a spear and a stick and is a top-notch rider and archer!

"Alas," Emperor Xuanwen sighed, "Li Jingzhong, this time, my elder sister won't forgive me again, right?"

Li Jingzhong served a cup of fresh tea, "Your Majesty, the eldest princess is righteous, and so is Princess Changle. They will understand you."

"I hope so."

At this moment, the Ningguo Mansion is full of joy.

Duke Ningguo hadn't seen his beloved daughter for a long time. He was holding the gift given by his beloved daughter and liked it the more he looked at it. His daughter was still so considerate.

"Nannan, just have fun. Why did you buy so many things? It takes so much thought and effort!"

Xiao Yunxi smiled obediently, "My daughter is missing her grandfather, father, and brother."

"aunt!"

Three months ago, Lu Zhan was officially adopted by Master Xiao as the second son and his name was changed to Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Yunxi stood up with a smile, "Zhan'er!"

Xiao Zhan's eyes immediately turned red as he hadn't seen his mother for half a year. He knelt on the ground and kowtowed several times.

"Good boy, get up!"

Xiao Yunxi pulled Xiao Zheng up and said, "Let me see. Yes, you've grown taller, fatter, and darker!"

“Those who are white and tender are called sissies,” Jamel Xiao walked in with square steps, “My son is naturally a good man who stands tall and proud!”

He glanced at his grandfather who was fondling the inkstone and his father who was staring at the rare book, and stretched out his hand, "Where's my gift?"

Xiao Yunxi's mouth twitched, and he pointed to the box beside him, "It's there."

Xiao Jingchen opened it and saw: tiger-head shoes, bamboo dragonfly, small wooden horse...

He frowned and turned around, just in time to see Xiao Yunxi smiling sweetly, "I heard that my second sister-in-law is pregnant again. This is what I prepared to give to the child. Don't you like it, brother?"

Jamel Xiao took a deep breath, gritted his teeth and smiled, “I like it!”

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