"Xiang Zhu, go and invite Marquis Ning'an in." Du Yunsheng ordered, turned and walked towards the inner room, straightened his clothes, and returned to his usual dignity.

After a while, Ning Anhou was led in. He was wearing a dark blue brocade robe, with a serious expression and hurried steps. When he saw Du Yunsheng, he bowed slightly, but his eyes were fixed on her.

"Princess, I'm so sorry to disturb your peace." Ning Anhou's voice was low and powerful.

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes: "Marquis Ning'an, what can I do for you?"

Ning Anhou took a deep breath and said, "Princess, there is urgent news from the Western Wei border. The war in the northern border is tense and the enemy is coming aggressively. My king is worried about your safety and has ordered me to escort you to the capital."

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Du Yunsheng's face froze. She and Xiang Zhu looked at each other, and Xiang Zhu's expression also became solemn.

"Marquis Ning'an, are you saying that the war on the border is really so urgent?" There was a barely perceptible tremor in Du Yunsheng's voice.

Ning Anhou nodded, his expression solemn: "Yes, Princess. The enemy has crossed the border. Our army is resisting with all its might, but the situation is not optimistic."

Du Yunsheng was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed, with a hint of sadness in his laughter: "Marquis Ning'an, do you think I'm scared?"

Ning Anhou was slightly stunned. He looked at Du Yunsheng, with a complex emotion in his eyes: "Princess, I know you are a heroine, but safety issues have to be considered."

Du Yunsheng put away her smile and said firmly, "Marquis Ning'an, I understand your concerns. But I am the wife of Prince Jing, and my husband is a general on the frontier. I must stand with him. Xiang Zhu, get ready, we will follow Marquis Ning'an to the capital."

Xiang Zhu was stunned and quickly responded: "Princess, do you really want to go to the front line in person?"

Du Yunsheng smiled slightly, his eyes full of determination and resoluteness: "Xiang Zhu, I am his wife, and I have the responsibility to overcome the difficulties with him."

Ning Anhou looked at Du Yunsheng, and a wave of respect surged in his heart. He bowed deeply and said, "Princess, you are as good as any man."

……

Du Chenting is planning to push Yu Wei into the fire pit!

Liao looked at Du Chenting in shock and anger, with sparks of disbelief flashing in her eyes. She clenched her fists tightly, bit her lower lip with her teeth, and tried to suppress the anger in her heart. Du Yuwei looked helpless and panicked, and her eyes were full of help.

Du Chenting looked at Liao's expression and couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, but he still said firmly: "Madam, I know this is a thunderbolt for you, but I have made up my mind!"

Liao's eyes were like two sharp swords, piercing straight at Du Chenting, her voice trembling but firm: "Have you decided? You are going to sacrifice our Yu Wei's life! Have you ever thought about her feelings?"

Du Chenting frowned slightly and pursed his lips. Liao's concerns were not unreasonable, but he also had his own considerations.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm his wife: "Madam, I naturally have my own plans. The world is difficult now, and you know the situation of the Du family. Marriage is a rare opportunity for us."

A trace of disappointment flashed across Liao's eyes. She fell weakly into the chair and said in a low voice, "Opportunity? Du Chenting, have you ever thought that if this marriage is successful, will Yu Wei...will she be happy?"

At this moment, Du Yuwei couldn't help crying softly. She sobbed and said, "Dad, Mom, I don't want to marry that person. I don't want to!"

Du Chenting felt a pain in his heart when he saw his daughter's helplessness, but he still hardened his heart: "Yuwei, you don't understand. This marriage is the best choice for you and the Du family."

Liao's eyes widened, and she was furious. She stood up suddenly and pointed at Du Chenting: "You...you are too selfish! You only see the interests of the Du family, but forget that we are a family!"

Du Chenting was silent for a while.

His wife's accusation was not unreasonable, but he also had his own difficulties. He spoke slowly: "Madam, I know you care about Yuwei, and I care about her too. But sometimes, for the prosperity of the family, we have to make some difficult choices."

Du Yuwei looked at her father with tears in her eyes and begged, "Dad, please, don't let me marry that man. I...I am willing to do anything for the Du family, but I am not willing to sacrifice my own happiness."

Du Chenting struggled in his heart. He looked at his daughter's helplessness and his wife's anger, and his heart became heavier. But he still hardened his heart and said, "Yuwei, you must understand that your happiness is more important than the interests of the Du family."

Liao completely lost her patience. She yelled, "Du Chenting, you are forcing us, mother and daughter!"

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became extremely tense. Du Yuwei closed her eyes in despair, tears rolling down her cheeks.

However, at this moment, the door curtain was gently lifted, and an old servant walked in with a letter in his hand. He handed it to Du Chenting and said softly: "Master, this is a letter from a guest, saying it is about this marriage."

Du Chenting took the letter, opened it, and his expression suddenly became extremely complicated. He was silent for a moment, then handed the letter to Liao.

Liao took the letter, glanced at it hastily, and her face became serious. The letter mentioned a more suitable marriage, and the other party's family background and character were far better than the family mentioned before.

She raised her head and looked at Du Chenting, a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes: "This...what's going on?"

Du Chenting took a deep breath and said slowly: "Madam, I know you have been worried about Yuwei's marriage, and so am I. But the marriage mentioned in this letter may be a better choice for us."

Liao looked at Du Chenting, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided, replaced by a glimmer of hope. She turned to Du Yuwei and comforted her softly: "Yuwei, don't worry, mother will find a good marriage for you."

Du Yuwei opened her eyes, looked at her mother, a hint of gratitude flashing in her eyes.

Du Yuwei bit her lip lightly and whispered, "Mom, I know you and Dad are doing this for my own good, but... I don't want to make a hasty decision about my life-long affairs." Her voice was soft but full of determination.

Liao smiled slightly, patted Du Yuwei's hand gently, and said: "Mother understands that your happiness is the most important. We just hope that you can find someone who can make you happy."

Du Chenting looked at his daughter with a loving look in his eyes. He slowly said, "Yuwei, the marriage mentioned in this letter is with the son of the Minister of Rites. He is talented and well-behaved, and is a rare talent. Moreover, the Minister of Rites has always had a good relationship with our Du family. This marriage is indeed a good choice for us."

Du Yuwei was silent for a moment, then looked up at her father, a trace of confusion flashing in her eyes: "Dad, but I have never met him, and I don't know what his personality is like. How can I be sure that this marriage will make me happy?"

Du Chenting smiled slightly and said, "That's why we want you to meet him. If you think it's suitable, then the marriage can go ahead; if you think it's not suitable, we won't force you."

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