Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 496 Princess of Marriage Alliance (2)_1

Chapter 496: Chapter 496 Princess of Marriage Alliance (2)_1

Due to her plans for going up the mountain at night, Cai Wei headed to bed quite early. Waiting till the middle of the night when everyone was asleep, she would then sneak out to collect spiritual energy in the mountains.

However, before she even had a chance to sleep, she heard a faint knocking on the door, followed by her father’s voice, "Wei’er, are you asleep yet?"

"Not yet, please wait a moment!"

Cai Wei quickly rose from her bed, hastily put on her clothes, and shuffled in her shoes to open the door for her father.

Ever since he returned, she had noticed that her father seemed not quite himself, but due to her preoccupation with her later plans, she had put off inquiring about it. Now that her father had come to her, she knew something significant must have happened!

As the door opened, Mu Zhongqing walked in, his expression heavy. He silently took a seat, his gaze on his daughter filled with affection yet uncertainty about how to break the news to her.

Ever since Wei’er attended the Empress’ Shangsi Festival banquet and performed the dance "Flying Sky", she became an overnight sensation. Many nobles in the capital were captivated by her, going out of their way to dine at Bafu Restaurant just for a chance to catch a glimpse of her. Even when she wasn’t there, the restaurant’s grilled skewers attracted the crowds. Consequently, the business at Bafu Restaurant had significantly improved ever since the festival!

When these young nobles paid their visits to the restaurant, they mostly arrived in chatters and groups. Born of illustrious households, these youthful gentlemen couldn’t help but be opinionated and speak openly about some sensitive topics involving the royal court.

Today, they brought a piece of news that deeply alarmed Mu Zhongqing.

"Wei’er, there is something I need to tell you..."

Mu Zhongqing’s brows furrowed deeply, his tone was grave, and his expression serious, causing Cai Wei to feel an intense apprehension.

"Father, what is it? You seem very anxious!"

Mu Zhongqing sighed heavily, and said with great difficulty, "Child, today I heard a rumor, you were made Princess An Le because the crown prince of the Liaodan Kingdom had beseeched our Emperor and Empress, all in an effort to arrange a marital alliance for our Princess Zhao Yang..."

"What?"

Cai Wei exclaimed in surprise, her heart sinking down drastically.

All along, she had thought that Empress Mo made her a princess so that she could become a wife for her future stepson. Although she was not content with this, she did not fight against it because she knew he would never let her be wronged or tolerate her becoming a concubine. She accepted all that came her way just like that.

Unexpectedly, this was the Empress’ motive! To distract her son and let her marry into another kingdom for her daughter, what a cunning stratagem to employ a ’draw the tiger off the mountain’ and a ’substitute the peach with the plum’ tactic!

Cai Wei pursed the corners of her mouth, rage brimming in her eyes.

"Whether this news is true or false is yet to be confirmed, but as I see it, there can’t be smoke without fire. Since such rumors could circulate, means there’s some sort of origin to this rumor."

Mu Zhongqing was extremely distressed, wishing he could take his daughter and escape immediately. He had seen the crown prince of Liaodan Kingdom, who was a ruthless and beastly figure. He had also heard of his savage reputation; how could he let his daughter marry such a man?

"Wei’er, what if, our family just run away?" Mu Zhongqing suggested.

Cai Wei responded with a cold laugh, "Father, you’re oversimplifying things. The land under the heaven belongs to the king, wouldn’t we as royal subjects living by the border still be under the king’s control? With our large family and mother being pregnant, where do we run to?"

"But..."

Mu Zhongqing interjected anxiously, "Are we just going to sit around and wait for death?"

Cai Wei pat his hand reassuringly and said, "Rest assured, father, I have my ways of turning down that barbarian. When the time comes, you just need to cooperate with me!"

Mu Zhongqing knew his daughter had plenty of talent, but he didn’t think she had the ability to stand against the royal court. However, seeing her determined gaze and hearing the unwavering tone of her voice, he had no choice but to believe her for now!