Chapter 352: Beauty trap

Only then did he look at this neighboring princess properly.

Probably because of the competition, Xiao Minjun didn't wear any gorgeous costumes, just a white dress as white as snow, and the evening breeze blew, her skirt fluttering.

Coupled with her beautiful face, graceful figure, and thousands of manners in every gesture, the whole person exuded an otherworldly, clear and refined temperament.

Undeniably, Xiao Minjun was extremely beautiful.

But this kind of beauty was not the type Zongzheng Yun liked.

How to say it?

It was just feeling a bit fake, a bit pretentious, like a fairy who doesn't eat the fireworks of the world, and has to be offered up.

Unlike Du Ruo, who was sweet and cute, not to mention beautiful, and especially down-to-earth...

"Is the Fourth Princess interested in Jiang Li?" Zongzheng Yun smiled like a spring breeze.

A blush flew across Xiao Minjun's fair face, and she hurriedly denied it. "How could that be? Your Highness misunderstood, I just saw his martial arts were high, so I asked casually."

Zongzheng Yun said "Oh."

He put his hands behind his back, half-reminding and half-warning: "Jiang Li has long had a wife, and he loves his wife very much. His heart and eyes only have her, others should not step in, so as not to be sad and hurt."

He said this to Xiao Minjun.

And also to himself.

Zongzheng Yun was not blind. These past few days on the competition field, although he dutifully acted as a mascot, his attention never left Du Ruo for a moment.

That guy, except for being serious when listening to the rules and assessment, only cared about being infatuated with Jiang Li at other times.

Only occasionally did she throw two glances at him as if rewarding him.

It really pissed him off!

But what could he do? Love is something that cannot be forced. If you are one step late, you miss a lifetime.

He could only accept his fate.

Now Zongzheng Yun had no other extravagant hopes, as long as Du Ruo was happy, he would clear away all the people and things that made Du Ruo worry.

Including this woman who might covet Jiang Li!

Xiao Minjun didn't seem to understand his subtext, still smiling. "It seems that Official Jiang is not only good at martial arts but also very dedicated."

Zongzheng Yun didn't pick up this topic, but changed the subject. "Does the Fourth Princess not need to stay and take care of your patient?"

Xiao Minjun's expression stagnated slightly.

"The princess is delicate, how can she stay here and stay up late." The old woman behind her explained with a smile. "We believe that Head of Conference Wen will definitely make proper arrangements and take good care of that patient."

Zongzheng Yun curled his lips. "That's true."

He looked up at the sky and breathed a long sigh of relief. "It's getting late, there is the last round of competition tomorrow, the princess should also go back and rest early."

After speaking, he strode toward his carriage.

Long Dan and several Qilin Guards also turned on their horses and guarded both sides.

The sound of horse hooves rose.

The people along the way avoided them one after another.

Soon the group disappeared at the end of the street.

Xiao Minjun didn't leave immediately, but stared blankly in the direction Zongzheng Yun left, and it took a long time for her to speak melancholically: "Aunt Zhaoyue, you say... does the Prince of Yu not like me?"

"How could that be?" The old woman hurriedly comforted. "The princess is naturally beautiful and born noble. As long as you want, there is no man in the world you cannot conquer. Let's put in more effort."

"But..."

"This kind of thing still needs to be done step by step, don't be anxious."

Aunt Zhaoyue waved her hand, dismissed the attendants behind her, and then lowered her voice. "But in my opinion, the Prince of Yu seems to have more interest in that woman named Du Ruo."

Xiao Minjun frowned. "You noticed it too?"

The goal of her trip was the Prince of Yu, Zongzheng Yun.

As a princess of the Fenglin Kingdom, Xiao Minjun had known her mission since she was a child—either inherit her mother's position and become the next female emperor of the Fenglin Kingdom.

But she had three older sisters above her, all of whom were more capable than her, so the crown would never fall to her.

The only path left for her was...

That is, marriage.

The Fenglin Kingdom is a small land with no strong military power, let alone brave generals. The reason it has been safe and sound all these years, not swallowed by other countries like Nanqing, is first, because they are sensible and never get involved in any political struggle between two sides.

Secondly, it relies on the beauty trap.

The Fenglin Kingdom produces beauties, especially the women of the royal clan, who are all heavenly beauties.

Except for the Crown Princess who inherits the throne, most other princesses and commandery princesses will be sent to neighboring countries for marriage after they come of age, in order to maintain the peace and stability of the country.

If the luck is bad and the object of marriage is those barbarians of the Ghost Fang Kingdom, then it's miserable, basically not living for five years.

Of course, there are also those with particularly good luck.

For example, the Empress Dowager Guo of Da Zhao, who was originally just a concubine accompanying the princess to marry, but the princess fell ill as soon as she arrived in Nanqing and died of illness a few days later, which let her pick up a big bargain, and she soon won the favor of the Emperor of Qing.

Not long after, the Nanqing Kingdom was destroyed, and all personnel related to the royal family were executed, only she survived by her beauty.

Later, she was spoiled to heaven by the late emperor of Da Zhao.

After the late emperor passed away, her son successfully ascended the throne, and she also jumped from a small concubine to the most noble woman in the world.

It is precisely because of Empress Dowager Guo that Da Zhao and the Fenglin Kingdom have been at peace for decades.

However, the situation has changed now.

Empress Dowager Guo is old, her body is getting older day by day, and she won't last long.

In order to stabilize the situation, new forces must be cultivated.

After picking and choosing, finally, the Thirteenth Prince Zongzheng Yun was chosen. He is of appropriate age, looks good, and was a bit absurd before, but it is said that he has changed his character recently and has successfully handled several major events, making his emperor father happy.

Most importantly, Zongzheng Yun has not yet taken a consort.

The Fenglin Kingdom's calculation is very good. After Xiao Minjun marries into the Prince of Yu's mansion, together with Empress Dowager Guo, they will find a way to persuade the Emperor of Da Zhao to change the crown prince.

The Emperor of Da Zhao is filial and will definitely listen to Empress Dowager Guo.

In this way, Zongzheng Yun will be the new emperor, and Xiao Minjun will naturally be the empress who mothers the world.

At least it can guarantee thirty years of peace for the Fenglin Kingdom!

That's why Xiao Minjun traveled thousands of miles to participate in the Medical Conference, not for the title of divine doctor, but to attract Zongzheng Yun's attention.

It's just that she didn't expect that Zongzheng Yun didn't seem to have any interest in her, but looked at Du Ruo differently.

Not only did he secretly glance at her from time to time, but he also stood up for her whenever others made things difficult for her.

All signs indicate that Zongzheng Yun has ulterior motives for Du Ruo.

This is not hard to understand. That woman looks like a disaster for the country and the people, not losing to her princess at all. Which man can not be moved when he sees it?

She deliberately mentioned Jiang Li just now, just to test Zongzheng Yun, but Zongzheng Yun's attitude was very puzzling.

He seemed to be very protective of Jiang Li.

He even warned her not to destroy the marital relationship between Jiang Li and Du Ruo.

Why is this?

What a... strange man.

"Princess, that woman named Du must be guarded against. Her surgery to restore sight to the blind, if successful, will only steal the princess's limelight. We must find a way." Aunt Zhaoyue's serious voice came to her ear.

Xiao Minjun's eyes flickered. "Aunt means..."

Aunt Zhaoyue first looked around to make sure she wouldn't be heard, then leaned into her ear and muttered a few words.

After listening, Xiao Minjun hesitated. "I'm afraid she won't be willing?"

"Princess is wrong." Aunt Zhaoyue raised her chin, looking confident. "As long as the chips are big enough, there is no one in this world who cannot be moved, and Du Ruo is no exception."

Her smile contained a bit of pride. "In previous Medical Conferences, almost every time it was our Fenglin Kingdom that won first place. Princess doesn't really think it's because our medical skills are the best, right?"

Xiao Minjun understood immediately.

Since that's the case...

She bit her lip. "Alright, then Aunt, act according to the plan!" ===== CHAPTER 353 =====