When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

The snow has just stopped and the sky and the earth are the same color.

The trees are covered with snow, and the falling snow makes a soft sound.

Xu Mingxi and Qin Yuling strolled beside Jianxin Lake.

The deerskin boots made a continuous "crunching" sound as they rolled through the thick snow. The two men walked side by side, chatting casually.

"Now, do you believe what I said, Yu'er?"

"Well, I still find it hard to believe until now. How did you do it?"

Qin Yuling took a few quick steps, facing her, opened her arms and crossed them in front of her, and asked inquiringly:

"Is it really just a dream? How can it be so magical?"

"Did you get some advice from a master, or learn some divination technique? Are you using the excuse of a dream to deceive me?"

"How could that be?" Xu Mingxi chuckled and said, "If I had that ability, I wouldn't need the Imperial Astronomical Department for anything."

"That's true, but I still can't believe that my father would choose me to go to Nanyuan to marry."

Qin Yuling was frustrated. "I always thought I was the most favored princess. Compared to Qin Lingruo's erratic and mischievous behavior, I strive to do my best in everything, whether it's studying or needlework. In which aspect, I am not far ahead of Qin Lingruo?"

"But why, if there is a marriage alliance, it would be me?"

Xu Mingxi stared at her, but couldn't tell the reason.

Perhaps it was because Qin Yuling was excellent in everything and represented Bei Xuan's reputation that the emperor chose her to marry.

However, in this life, since she knew it in advance, she would never let Qin Yuling marry far away in another country.

"However, there is one thing that I am a little confused about. Why did you choose Xia Qingsong to be your consort?"

The solution Xu Mingxi originally thought of for Qin Yuling was to get her engaged as soon as possible. If she was already engaged, she would naturally not be the first choice for marriage.

But looking around Kyoto, there are tens of thousands of outstanding sons of officials in the court. Why did Qin Yuling choose such a... green boy as her husband?

Xu Mingxi was a little confused.

"Could it be that you really like him and are willing to wait until he comes of age and marry him?"

Qin Yuling laughed: "How can you be so naive? I think he is interesting."

"He is obviously just a young boy, but he behaves like an adult. It's quite interesting to watch. However, I also know that there is still a slight mismatch between his age and mine."

Xu Mingxi was even more confused: "Then you..."

"That's why I chose him. I want to show that I can't live without him and I'm willing to wait for him to grow up and get married."

"During this period, I can still continue to look for someone who is truly suitable for me. If I find one in the future, I will cancel my engagement with Xia Qingsong and give me my freedom."

"What I need right now is just a superficial marriage contract to protect me from being married off."

"But you can't let this really restrict me. That's why I chose Xia Qingsong as my consort. For me, I can attack or defend, so why not?"

Qin Yuling's frank statement shocked Xu Mingxi.

"So, you are planning this?"

She had to admire Qin Yuling's thoughtful consideration. She knew her basic needs and had planned her future retreat in a concise and clear manner.

It seems that Xia Qingsong is just a tool to her.

A "shield" used to "resist" marriage alliances.

Perhaps only a princess of the royal family could speak of exploitation so calmly and fearlessly. After all, everything in the world belongs to the royal family.

Land, silver, and all the people in the world.

Xu Mingxi couldn't help but said: "But, if Xia Qingsong doesn't want to..."

Qin Yuling slightly suppressed her smile and said coldly: "How can he not be willing? How dare he not be willing? What right does he have to be unwilling? I am a princess, the eldest princess of Beixuan. Apart from my father, who among the officials can disobey my request?"

With his eyebrows raised and his chin slightly raised, he naturally has the demeanor of a superior.

"Except my father, the emperor and my mother, who dares not obey my orders?"

Xu Mingxi was speechless.

This is true.

Qin Yuling smiled again, and held Xu Mingxi's arm affectionately: "Xi'er, thank you so much this time. If it weren't for your reminder and helping me come up with such a good idea, I'm afraid I wouldn't even have enough time to find a candidate when the day came when the envoy from Nanyuan proposed a marriage!"

"I don't have the energy to think about these things. I have chosen such a 'suitable' candidate. When the time comes, when I find my true love, I will agree with my father. I was too hot-blooded at the beginning. Now that I am older, I still think that people of similar age are more suitable. I want to cancel this engagement. I believe that my father will certainly agree with me."

Xu Mingxi added: "What if Xia Qingsong takes advantage of your engagement and the title of the princess's husband to do whatever he wants, or even do evil things? Wouldn't that ruin your reputation?"

Qin Yuling didn't care at all and said casually: "I use him, if he wants to use me, it is also reasonable. What's the big deal about a two-way relationship? Then we are in a cooperative relationship. When we go our separate ways in the future, there is no need to feel guilty!"

Xu Mingxi wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Qin Yuling: "Oh, what's there to ask? Father said that he would consider it carefully. As long as I persuade him a few more times, nothing is impossible. Let's not talk about this. The plum blossoms over there are blooming. They are so beautiful in red. Come with me to appreciate the plum blossoms!"

Xu Mingxi walked forward with one arm restrained by her, feeling mixed emotions. She seemed to have done the right thing, but also seemed to have done the wrong thing. According to what Qin Yuling said, she did find a perfect candidate.

But she didn't know whether Xia Qingsong was really willing to be used. If he wanted to get close to the princess, it would be fine. If not...

She didn't want to think too much about it. She had only thought of a way for Qin Yuling. The one who actually implemented the plan and decided on the candidates was Qin Yuling herself. If Xia Qingsong really had to blame someone, it couldn't be her.

Xu Mingxi comforted himself again, saying that you can't have your cake and eat it too. If he wanted to protect Qin Yuling, he had to sacrifice Xia Qingsong.

Besides, this can't be considered a sacrifice. To marry into the royal family is something that many princes and nobles dare not even think about. Xia Qingsong should be secretly happy about it.

Yes, that's true.

After some self-enlightenment and persuasion, Xu Mingxi completely let the matter go. Generally speaking, everything is moving in a good direction, isn't it?

Perhaps this is also Xia Qingsong's opportunity.

Thinking of this, her steps unconsciously became lighter, and she followed Qin Yuling to the plum garden.

The laughter gradually faded away.

A figure slowly walked out from the darkness of the rockery not far away, and snorted coldly with a fake smile: "I see, so that's what you are planning."

This person is Qin Xingyue.