Chapter 655 (1/2)

Marriage (2)

Although Princess Longji only mentioned it briefly, the empress dowager understood. She had heard of the Ai La Empire’s princess.

When the Ai La carriage entourage arrived, they received a message too. There was also a formal imperial document stating that the princess was here to wish the empress dowager as representative of the Ai La Empire.

Usually, kings and their princes and princesses would represent each kingdom, though they might visit briefly.

This time, the empress dowager thought the princess would be here for a brief visit too, though there seemed to be something different.

If it was just for the sake of formalities, then Princess Longji would not have to go. Everyone knew that while Princess Longji was a princess, she was a very powerful figure, one of the potential successors of the Vermilion Bird throne.

There was no need to send her to welcome a princess that was just passing by, even if she was from Ai La. Just as the empress dowager said, there were other princesses. They were all princesses so it was not inappropriate.

Then again, they did not even need one princess. They often sent ministers to meet these guests. To show that they took a guest seriously, they would send the princesses, also forging friendship along the way.

“I heard that this time, Ai La Empire’s intentions will be different. They said the princess is a little special, we have to treat her well. From what we know, this princess IS special, apparently only eight years old… Also, Ai La even said that if possible, they want to forge marriage ties with Ai La to become family.”

“She’s here for marriage?” asked the empress dowager in surprise, though she then shook her head. “Probably not. Even if they wanted her to marry early, eight years old is too…”

“It’s not impossible either, we are the royal family after all…” Princess Longji was also exasperated and gave a bitter smile, though very quickly changed her expression back to normal.

Then, she shrugged it off, “We’ll cross that bridge when we reach it. No matter what, I’ll welcome them. I’ll see if I can get more information when I meet them!”

“Yeah! I’m not worried with you there! I’ll go to Jilang Residence now.” The empress dowager nodded, she trusted Princess Longji the most.

Anyone would know how the term ‘Jilang Residence’ came about.

“You don’t have to. Their entourage will only arrive this afternoon, I can't just wait for them. I’ll follow you back…” Princess Longji grabbed the empress dowager’s arm and headed back to Jilang residence.

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“Mother…”

At the time, Long Anqi and Ye Chengtian were chatting and sipping tea, even listening to music. It was a peaceful morning, they did not want to take in any guests today.

However, it was not like they could ignore the empress dowager’s arrival either.

The lead singer was an impressive beauty. The Vermilion Bird’s empress dowager had met thousands of pretty girls, yet this girl left her shocked. This meant that the girl was no ordinary person.

“Thank you, empress dowager! You both go ahead, we shall excuse ourselves,” said the girl with a polite curtsy and they left.