Rebirth of Her Royal Highness the Princess

——Jingguo Palace

"When can the second princess of Yue enter the palace?" asked the emperor.

"Your Majesty, the Second Princess of Yue was frightened and fell into the water. She is a little weak and should rest for a few days to avoid passing the disease to Your Majesty." The Queen replied respectfully.

"Yes, that's right. Then she can enter the palace when she is better." The emperor nodded and then asked, "Which son of mine do you think the second princess of Yue should marry?"

The queen's heart tightened, but she still kept smiling. After thinking for a moment, she replied, "Your Majesty, Prince Lan is already engaged, and the remaining princes are only Prince Cang, Prince Mo, and Prince Jin. However, Jin'er has a special affection for Gongsun Xihua..." Having said that, the queen sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.

The emperor frowned, thought for a moment and then said, "Jin'er is indeed deeply in love with Gongsun Xihua, but I still hope that he can marry the second princess of Yue State, which will also be conducive to the friendly relations between the two countries."

The Queen understood what the Emperor meant, so she gently advised, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. I will try to make Jin'er change her mind. But Jin'er has always been stubborn, so I'm afraid it will take some effort."

The emperor nodded and solemnly instructed the queen: "This matter concerns the interests of the country. You must handle it well. If necessary, you can consult with other concubines."

The queen respectfully agreed and said that she would do her best to complete the task assigned by the emperor.

Afterwards, the emperor asked some questions about the second princess of Yue State, and told the queen to pay attention to her physical condition and ensure her speedy recovery.

Finally, the emperor left the palace, leaving the queen alone to think about how to solve Prince Jin's marriage problem.

"Your Majesty, Miss Gongsun is destined to be a princess. Why don't you take her as a concubine?" The queen's personal maid looked at the queen's face cautiously and asked softly.

The queen frowned and sighed: "I have thought about this issue, but Jin'er has deep feelings for that girl, and he may not agree to marry her as a concubine."

The maid nodded to show her understanding, and then suggested: "In this case, why not let His Royal Highness Prince Jin make his own choice, or give him some time to get to know the Second Princess, maybe he will slowly change his mind."

The queen nodded slightly, and after thinking for a moment, she said, "I am afraid that Jin'er will not agree to marry the second princess of Yue."

The maid thought for a moment and suggested, "When the Second Princess of Yue gets better, Your Majesty can hold a grand welcoming banquet for her and invite all the unmarried heirs of the royal family to attend. At that time, let the Second Princess freely choose the one she likes. In this way, Prince Jin will not be forced to marry a princess he doesn't like."

The queen's eyes lit up when she heard this. She thought this was a good idea and said with a smile, "This is a good idea. Haha. Reward!"

The maid quickly thanked her: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

A few days later, the second princess of Yue State had recovered. The queen held a grand welcoming banquet for her as planned.

At the banquet, all the princes and nobles showed off their talents and charms, hoping to win the favor of the second princess. However, Prince Jin sat in a corner in a sullen manner, his eyes occasionally glancing in the direction of Gongsun Xihua.

The Queen saw everything and she decided to talk to Prince Jin.

"Jin'er, why are you so depressed?" the queen asked softly.

Prince Jin raised his head, looked at the queen, and said bluntly: "I only want to marry Xihua, not the second princess of Yue."

The queen sighed and said, "Jin'er, as a royal child, sometimes we have to consider the interests of the country. Marrying the second princess of Yue will be of great benefit to our Jing Kingdom."

Prince Jin was silent for a while, then said firmly: "Mother, I know my responsibility, but I really can't give up my feelings for Gongsun Xihua. Is there no other way?"

The queen thought, Jin'er has always been stubborn, it seems she has to find another way.

"Second Princess, are you interested in anyone in our country?" The Emperor of Jing asked the Second Princess with a smile, and there was something hard to see in that smile.

"Your Majesty," a trace of shyness flashed across the second princess' face. She lowered her head and said softly, "I heard that your country's King Cang is wise and brave, and very elegant. I want... I want to meet him, is that okay?" After saying this, the second princess raised her head, her eyes flashing with anticipation and nervousness.

The Emperor of Jing was slightly startled, then burst into laughter. The laughter echoed in the hall, making everyone present feel a little surprised.

"Good! Good! Good!" The Emperor of Jing said three good words in a row, then turned to look at the Crown Prince and said with a smile: "Prince Cang, did you hear that? This beautiful Second Princess is very interested in you."

King Cang smiled slightly, he stood up, bowed to the old emperor, and then turned to face the second princess. His eyes were gentle and firm, and his voice was low and magnetic. He said: "It is an honor for this king to be favored by the second princess. However, marriage is not a joke, and it requires long-term consideration. But this king is willing to be friends with the second princess first, and get to know each other's preferences, temperament and ideals. If we are really destined to be together, I believe time will prove everything."

After saying this, Prince Cang bowed to the Second Princess again and then sat back in his seat. The entire hall fell into silence, with only the eyes of the Emperor of Jing and the Second Princess meeting in the air, as if conveying some information.

"What do you think, Second Princess?" The Emperor of Jing Kingdom turned his gaze to the Second Princess of Yue Kingdom standing beside him, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

The Second Princess of Yue Kingdom smiled slightly and said softly: "I think it's great. I fell ill shortly after arriving in Jing Kingdom, and have not yet had a good tour of the capital. It would surely be more interesting if King Cang could lead the way." Her voice was soft and gentle, with a faint smile.

The Emperor of Jing Kingdom nodded slightly to show his agreement, then looked at King Cang and asked, "What do you think, King Cang?"

Prince Cang stood up with a smile and replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, it is naturally an honor for me. It is also a pleasure to tour the capital with the Second Princess." His tone was firm and confident, and his eyes revealed how much he valued this opportunity.

The Emperor of Jing nodded with satisfaction, secretly delighted in his heart. He knew the ability and wisdom of King Cang, and believed that he could take good care of the Second Princess of Yue and show the elegance of Jing. At the same time, he also hoped that through such exchanges, the friendly relations between the two countries would be deepened and a solid foundation would be laid for future cooperation.

Originally, the emperor wanted Prince Jin to marry the second princess of Yue, but the queen held a welcoming banquet, which made the second princess fall in love with Prince Cang.

The emperor immediately announced: "In that case, let Prince Cang accompany the Second Princess to tour the capital."

After the banquet, King Cang and the Second Princess of Yue walked out of the palace side by side. The sunlight shone on them, illuminating their figures.

"Your Highness Prince Cang, thank you for your company today." The second princess of Yue said with a smile.

"You are too polite, Second Princess. It is my honor to accompany you on this tour." King Cang responded modestly.

The two chatted as they strolled along the busy street, with people around them casting curious glances and whispering to each other.

King Cang carefully introduced the scenic spots and customs of the capital to the Second Princess of Yue. The Second Princess listened with great interest and exclaimed from time to time.

In this pleasant atmosphere, the distance between them gradually shortened...