novelden Chapter 728: A woman disguised as a man, a proton, and a foolish marquis (3)
Chapter 728: A woman disguised as a man, a proton, and a foolish marquis (3)
The envoy of the Northern Wing Kingdom rode slowly to the side of the carriage and said to Yu Yan in the carriage with a somewhat impatient tone: "Third Prince, let's not stop at the post station ahead! We must hurry and enter our Northern Wing border as soon as possible, so that we can reach the imperial city earlier."
The envoy's face was full of arrogance, and he didn't even look at the carriage, as if the person sitting inside was not a prince of a country, but an ant.
This contemptuous attitude makes people feel sad for the third prince.
In fact, not only this envoy, but the people of the entire Northern Wing Kingdom were full of contempt for the Third Prince of the Southern Border Kingdom who was about to come to their country as a hostage.
After all, hostages are hostages, so why would they need dignity and face?
For the Northern Wing Kingdom, the third prince was the trophy of their victory over the Southern Border Kingdom, and also a tool to demonstrate the Northern Wing Kingdom's powerful strength to other surrounding small countries.
By trampling the former overlord, the Southern Border Kingdom, under its feet, the Northern Wing Kingdom can let other countries see their power.
Therefore, the arrival of the third prince undoubtedly became a laughing stock in the eyes of the people of Beiyi.
Yu Yan, who had been sitting in the carriage, remained silent, but the palace maid Hongye beside her could no longer bear it.
She angrily opened the curtain and shouted at the messenger: "Do you have any conscience? Our highness has just recovered from a serious illness and is still very weak. How can you not rest? What do you mean by not considering the physical condition of our highness?"
After hearing Hongye's accusation, the messenger did not feel guilty or uneasy. Instead, he replied with a hint of arrogance and disdain: "What the girl said makes sense, but our emperor has already issued an order requiring us to return to the imperial city as soon as possible. The health of the third prince is of course important, but the emperor's order is difficult to disobey! I hope the third prince can understand and forgive us."
Although the messenger said some apologetic words on the surface, his eyes revealed obvious contempt and provocation, as if he didn't care about Yu Yan and Hong Ye's feelings at all.
Yu Yan sat there quietly, holding a cup of hot tea gently in her hand and took a sip gracefully.
Then she raised her head and stared at the messenger with cold eyes, with a creepy light in her eyes, as if she was looking at a dying person.
The envoy felt a sudden deep chill when she looked at him like this, as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast, which would pounce on him and bite him to death without mercy in the next second.
"Your Highness will rest for one night at the inn ahead, do you understand?"
Yu Yan sat in the carriage and said in a cold tone.
As she finished her words, a long sword flashing with cold light quickly appeared at the envoy's neck, frightening him so much that he trembled all over and nodded quickly.
In the original plot, when the original owner went to the Northern Wing Kingdom, he only brought a maid named Hongye and ten secret guards.
Hongye was originally the senior maidservant beside Concubine Shu. As Yu Yan was about to become a hostage of Beiyi Kingdom, Concubine Shu specially arranged her to be beside Yu Yan.
In addition, there are ten secret guards sent by the emperor.
But now, Yu Yan not only has Hongye and the ten secret guards, but also has fifty more guards in the open.
All this was to show the Emperor of Beiyi Kingdom how much he valued the Third Prince and to make him understand his status and weight.
In this way, the Emperor of Beiyi Kingdom will treat Yu Yan more cautiously.
As soon as Yu Yan spoke, the leader of the guards immediately drew his sword. The sharp sword flashed with cold light and was ruthlessly placed on the envoy's neck.
With just one word from Yu Yan, the sword could instantly cut the envoy's throat and end his life.
Facing the cold sword and the threat of death, the envoy was so frightened that his soul flew away and his face turned pale. He tried his best to suppress the fear in his heart and said in a trembling voice: "I understand, I understand. I will give the order immediately and let the team rest for a night at the post station ahead."
After saying this, he tried to force a stiff smile, but it looked uglier than crying.
Yu Yan nodded with satisfaction, hummed softly, then picked up the teacup and took another sip of tea elegantly.
Her movements were unhurried, as if she had everything under control.
After receiving the order, the leader of the guards quickly put the sword back into the sheath, making a crisp sound.
Then he quickly returned to his post, straightened his body, and stared straight ahead at the road.
An hour later, the group stopped at the post station. Hongye jumped down first, then tied the horse quickly and turned around to stand next to the carriage.
The other guards also dismounted and spread out around the carriage in a well-trained manner, observing the surroundings vigilantly to ensure safety.
They held long swords, had solemn expressions, and exuded a cold aura.
At this moment, a white and slender hand lifted the curtain, and the person inside got off the carriage gracefully.
Yu Yan was dressed in white and wore a jade crown on her head. It was hard to tell whether she was a man or a woman. She had a cold temperament, like a snow lotus blooming on an iceberg, giving people a feeling that she was out of reach.
Her face is as delicate as a painting, her skin is as delicate as porcelain, her eyebrows are sharp, her eyes are bright, her lips are red, her teeth are white, and especially her indifferent eyes, they seem to be able to penetrate people's hearts.
His appearance attracted everyone's attention and made people fall in love with him.
A little girl about fourteen years old looked at Yu Yan getting off the carriage. Suddenly, her face turned red and her heart started pounding.
This young man is so handsome!
She didn't even blink, and watched Yu Yan walk into the inn and sit down on the stool that Hongye had wiped clean.
The postmaster of the post station smiled flatteringly and ran over to greet Yu Yan. "Your Highness, the Third Prince, you have been traveling day and night. How are you?"
Yu Yan sat upright on the horse, looking at the postmaster calmly, "It's okay, go and prepare the meal! After we finish eating, I will go back to my room to rest."
"Okay, Your Highness, please wait a moment. I will ask the kitchen to prepare the meal."
The postmaster nodded quickly, then trotted to the kitchen to prepare meals.
The little girl who had been observing Yu Yan, heard the conversation between the two, her eyes widened, and she ran to her mother, saying in surprise: "Mom, that's the Third Prince, he is going to Beiyi Kingdom to be... mmm..."
Before she could finish her words, her mother covered her mouth.
Her mother glared at her fiercely and scolded in a low voice: "Shh, don't talk nonsense, or you'll lose your head!"
The little girl looked aggrieved, "What's wrong?"
"What's wrong? I think you've gone mad. Do you want to die? Go back to your room."
Saying so carelessly that the Third Prince is going to Beiyi Kingdom as a hostage, isn't this just asking for trouble?
Don't you die?
When the little girl saw that her mother was angry, she immediately shut up, sat quietly aside, and occasionally glanced at Yu Yan.
Wow... His Royal Highness the Third Prince is so handsome!
Everyone else in the post station looked at Yu Yan with curiosity and awe, and did not dare to disturb her easily.
After all, before Yu Yan entered the post station, she had already issued an order that no one was allowed to come over to pay a visit, especially the newly appointed officials.
Yu Yan ate quietly, her movements were graceful, and her every move exuded nobility.
After dinner, Yu Yan went back to her room to rest.
The little girl secretly stared at Yu Yan's departing back, with regret in her eyes.