Love Addict

chapter 2

The Mansion of the Ninth Prince of Bianjing, Sunset Pavilion

On the large table lay rice paper, and Zhao Yunying held a brush in his hand, leaning his head to focus on the composition on the paper. In an instant, he re ink and wrote on the paper, adding a few strokes to the towering mountains, streams, and lush forests on the paper, painting Yedian Village, towers, pavilions, and pavilions

"Buzzing..."

Disturbing emotions, annoying mosquitoes!

Raise your hand and sweep away the vampire bug, then raise your pen again.

"Buzzing..." is coming again! Heaven has its own way to go, and hell has no door to trespass. I'll spare you! Twisting up the embroidery needle on the side frame, closing her eyes and focusing for a moment, a pair of beautiful eyes suddenly opened, and the needle in her hand shot out quickly. With a hissing sound, there was no one on the bed pillar, and a disturbing mosquito pierced through it.

Without coming forward to review the results, she raised her pen three times.

"Princess! It's not good, Princess -" Her maid, Xiao Qian, hurriedly ran along the corridor. Before anyone arrived, her voice came first.

Zhao Yunying was startled by Zhang Huang's voice and shifted her hand, adding a long black line to the soon to be completed painting.

"Ah!" He let out a low shout, unable to stop the buzzing of mosquitoes, but neglected Xiao Qian's magical sound piercing his mind skill. What a pity, we're almost done!

"Princess, things are not going well!" Xiao Qian ran in panting and shouted at her. "Xiaoqian, what's so panicked about?" She asked gently, putting down her brush, handed her the damaged painting on the table, spread new rice paper, picked up the brush, and reconstructed the picture.

"Princess, you still have the mood to paint. It's not going to be a big deal!" Xiao Qian approached and said, but his hands were still habitually helping the master sharpen his ink.

"Xiao Qian, you're just shouting that big things are not good, how do I know what's wrong?" She smiled lightly.

"Princess, the prince went down to the palace and said a very important thing."

She raised her eyebrows and put down her brush, "Is it about the border war?"

"The princess is exceptionally intelligent and can easily guess."

"Speak clearly." She didn't have the heart to listen to Xiao Qian's flattery.

"The prince said, 'We have reached peace with Da Liao and signed an alliance.'"

"Is that right?" she pondered, "If we can coexist peacefully, it should be a good thing for the people at the border." In a war, apart from the frontline soldiers, those who suffer are the common people of the Li people. "Princess, Xiaoqian hasn't finished speaking yet. Losing some silk and silver doesn't matter, but this time it's not just that. In private, we have also reached an agreement to exchange marriage alliances!"

"Mutual marriage alliance?!" She paused, "What did you hear?"

"Princess, Xiaoqian heard the prince say to the queen, 'The emperor has ordered the prince to choose a daughter to send to a foreign country for marriage!'"

Zhao Yunying widened her eyes in surprise and said, "Let's get married?"?! Is the imperial court weak enough to seek peace with this? "Princess," Xiao Qian looked at her with concern.

"I'm fine," she shook her head and a strange light flashed in her eyes. "Have you heard about it? How did my father decide?"

"No, after hearing this news, Xiaoqian ran quickly to tell the princess." Xiaoqian looked worried. "Princess, what should I do if the prince chooses you?"

She shrugged nonchalantly. "If my dad wants me to go for a marriage, just do it."

"Does the princess really want to marry into that foreign land? I heard that those foreign people are all tall, terrifying, rough, and rude, with extremely poor living conditions. They are in a vast desert, rolling yellow sand, and the princess's golden branches and jade leaves. How can they bear it?!" Xiao Qian had already turned red in his eyes, feeling sorry for the princess. Zhao Yunying resisted the urge to roll her eyes. "Xiaoqian, let me give you a decree. Even if it's the underworld, don't mention foreign countries. Do you understand?"

"But..."

"Xiaoqian, how many foreigners have you seen?"

"This... Xiaoqian has never seen it before."

"How do you know that foreigners are like you said?"

"But that's what everyone says..." Xiao Qian pouted.

"Everyone said that, and everyone also said that I, the little princess of the Ninth Prince, was so weak that I would go to see the King of Hell at any time. But what about the fact?" She looked at her sideways.

"Why do you see the King of Hell, Princess? Don't speak so openly. Princess is strong and healthy, and can live to be a hundred years old!" Their princess was only slightly different in appearance.

"So! Rumors are unreliable."

"But why is it our nine princes' mansion? There are many princesses in the palace, otherwise there are many princes in each prince's mansion! Why did the emperor choose the nine princes' mansion?" Zhao Yunying sighed lightly, because the emperor was suspicious of his father because he was too ill. This time, he chose their sisters as the objects of marriage, which might be a test for his father! If you don't comply, it means you have a second heart. If you want to kill or cut, you'll have to obey the emperor's orders.

Is it a case of wasting my father's loyalty and bravery to the emperor, or is he being provoked by villains? At this moment, a guard from the Sunset Pavilion outside the door came to report, "Princess, please come to the study."

"I understand. You need someone to go back and respond first, and I'll be there in a moment." Zhao Yun

Ying raised his voice and replied.

"Yes," the guard left.

Standing up, with an extraordinary beauty and a touch of determination, she knew that the matter had become a foregone conclusion.

"Xiao Qian, help me change clothes."

The study room was filled with a solemn atmosphere that almost suffocated people.

There were the Ninth Prince Zhao Yun and his three sons present, while the Queen fainted on the spot due to the sudden news that seemed like a bolt from the blue. She had been sent back to her dormitory to rest. "Why are we? If we want to get married, it's never our turn to have younger sisters!" Zhao Yunyan, the 25-year-old eldest son, angrily said.

"Dad, with the delicate bodies of his younger sisters, no matter who marries a foreign country, they may have passed away halfway to Daliao." Second Young Master Zhao Yunying, 23 years old, frowned and looked worried.

"That's right, let alone those barbarians who don't know how to cherish fragrance and jade. The three sisters and Ying sister are so delicate that even if they get to Da Liao, they may not last long." Third Young Master Zhao Yunxiu's face was heavy, and he was seventeen years old this year.

He and Zhao Yunying are twin siblings. Before the age of fifteen, there was no significant difference in appearance or body size between the two. However, in the past two years, his figure has rapidly grown, and apart from his appearance, he has become much taller and stronger than Zhao Yunying.

"I know you love your younger sister, but you're exaggerating it too much! Although their appearance is delicate and weak, their bodies and bones are very good except for occasional colds and coughs!" Especially the youngest daughter, Yun Ying, is inconsistent in appearance. Her appearance is the most delicate among the four daughters. In fact, she has been practicing martial arts since childhood, and now she is proficient in all eighteen martial arts. She has a cheerful and free spirited personality, not letting her eyebrows go, and a personality that hates evil as much as hatred, She often acts outside under the name of her twin brother.

"That's because we take good care of each other. When we arrive in Da Liao, in that harsh environment, our sisters can't hold on at all."

"Even so, do you think the emperor will care?" Zhao Yun said heavily. Three people will have a meal together. "This is simply a shame of the Great Song Dynasty," Zhao Yunyan said with resentment.

"Yan'er!" Zhao Yun scolded his eldest son. "The matter of marriage is an agreement under the table, only on the treaty of alliance, in order to further consolidate peace between the two countries."

Zhao Yunyan pursed his lips tightly and remained angry without saying a word.

"I know you can't bear to part with your sister, but things have already been decided and we can't do it anymore."

"Dad!"

"Do you think I'm not sad? I can't bear to part with them either. They are my daughters, and I would rather have them than you three sons who only anger me, but..." Zhao Yun let out a long sigh, his face full of powerless sadness. "The imperial decree cannot be violated, no matter what, one must be chosen!"

Everyone fell silent, the decree was issued, who can resist? Unless you don't have to put your head on it anymore. "Report to the prince, the princesses are here." A guard reported outside the door.

Pushing open the door, the four princesses entered the study one after another.

"Dad, are you summoning your daughters for anything?" Zhao Yunxiu, a nineteen year old princess, asked softly. "You sit down first," Zhao Yun looked at his four daughters.

The four princesses sat down and waited quietly.

He told them about the marriage, and in an instant, except for Zhao Yunying, the other three turned pale.

"Among the four of you, one of you has to marry the Prince of Daliao. I don't want to force you, so you decide for yourself."

Zhao Yunxiu immediately shook his head. "Dad, my daughter has already made an engagement with the third son of Doctor Guang and will be married in early spring. Have you forgotten?"

"I haven't forgotten that in the early morning, Doctor Guanglu also mentioned this to me, and he intended for you to get married early. But this doesn't work. The imperial decree has been issued, and the hasty marriage is too obvious. If the emperor blames us, both of us will suffer, do you understand?" he sighed.

"Daughter understands, but... except for Prince Xing, daughter... daughter doesn't marry anyone else." Zhao Yunxiu lowered her head and wept.

Zhao Yun sighed lightly and looked at his second daughter Zhao Yunzhen.

Zhao Yunzhen shook her head with a pale face. "No, my daughter can't. Dad, the General of Zhenguo recently asked the media to come and propose marriage. You mentioned it to me!" She is 18 years old and was born to the second wife of Zhao Yunying. Her mother passed away shortly after giving birth to her.

"Aren't you disgusted that the son of the Grand General of Zhenguo is a warrior who doesn't quite match you?"

"But... instead of marrying a barbarian from a foreign country, my daughter would rather marry a warrior." Zhao Yunzhen's eyes turned red, tears welled up, and her hands clenched tightly. "Dad, please don't send your daughter to a foreign country! The General's Mansion is still waiting for our reply, and my daughter has decided to agree to this marriage."

Zhao Yun looked helplessly at his third daughter Zhao Yunhui.

"Dad, my daughter already has a crush on her, and in this life and this life, she will not marry anyone other than you," Zhao Yunhui immediately said. She is also eighteen this year, five months younger than Zhao Yunzhen. Although she doesn't cry and mourn like her two sisters, her face is also filled with fear and unease.

"Why don't I know about this?" She was speechless and lowered her head. "Hui'er?"

"Dad, although the person my daughter admires doesn't have a prominent family background, she has a deep affection for her daughter and she has been secretly engaged to him for life." She looked up and couldn't care anymore.

"Who are you? Who is that man?" Tang Tang Princess, surprisingly

"Dad, please calm down." Zhao Yunying spoke slowly and stepped forward to grab his father's hand. "Dad, it's a good thing that my sister has a sense of belonging. If that person really has a deep affection for Third Sister and doesn't marry unless you're a Qing, then Dad, you should be happy for Third Sister."

"Thank you, Sister Ying," Zhao Yunhui said with emotion.

Zhao Yunying gave her a slight smile and then turned to her father. "Let Yinger handle the matter of marriage!" "Yinger?!" Zhao Yun was shocked and met her gaze, realizing that she had made up her mind, but what he was most reluctant to part with was this little daughter!

Zhao Yunying smiled and said, "Let the sisters go back to their rooms first! We can discuss the details."

"Ying Mei!" The three older brothers and sisters shouted together, especially the three princesses. Although they didn't want to go, they didn't want their dear sister to sacrifice herself!

Zhao Yunying smiled at them and said, "I have made up my mind. The sisters have already found a partner, so it would be too cruel to let them go."

The three princesses were speechless and silently lowered their heads. "You go back to your room first," Zhao Yun said helplessly. "Ying Mei..." The three princesses called out softly and came forward to hug Zhao Yunying, crying uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, we... are so selfish, I'm sorry..."“

"Big sister, you and Brother Xing were childhood sweethearts, and it's only natural for them to eventually get married!" Zhao Yunying comforted her and turned to Zhao Yunzhen. "Second sister, although the Grand General of Zhenguo is just a warrior, according to Ying's understanding, he is a true hero and a responsible man. That day, she met Second Sister at Xiangyun Temple and fell in love with her at first sight. If Second Sister marries him, she will definitely be happy. Third Sister..." She leaned against Zhao Yunhui's ear and whispered, "The person Third Sister likes, is it Guard Xiao?"

Zhao Yunhui was surprised and looked at her, blushing.

"Don't worry, Third Sister. Dad will definitely agree."

"Ying Mei!" The three of them hugged their beloved little sister again, sobbing.

The four men on the side looked at them helplessly and sorrowfully.

"Let's go back to the room first! I'll stay and discuss the details with dad."

Seeing off the three sisters who were full of guilt, Zhao Yunying calmly turned to her father and the three older brothers. "Ying Mei, there must be some room for improvement in this matter, perhaps..." Zhao Yunyan said urgently, knowing that the matter was already settled, but comforting words couldn't help but blurt out.

"Big brother, we all know that this matter cannot be changed anymore. There are only our own people here, so I will be frank. The emperor's move may be testing my father's loyalty, so there is no room for turning things around."

"Ying'er..." Zhao Yun hesitated to speak, feeling extremely reluctant.

"Dad, don't be sad. My daughter is willing."

"Ying Mei, you need to think carefully!" Zhao Yunying shouted softly.

"Second brother, there is no room for us to 'think' about this matter."

He was speechless because his sister was right.

"Ying'er, Dad is sorry for you..." Zhao Yun said with deep pain.

"Dad didn't apologize to Yinger, but there were some things Yinger couldn't say right now." Her face was serious. "Dad, the emperor's suspicion is too heavy. With this time, there will definitely be another time. Should Dad plan for the future?"

"Ying'er?" He frowned.

"Dad, being with you is like being with a tiger. If you are trusted by the monarch, even if you sacrifice your head and shed your blood for the country and the monarch, and die without any regrets, the situation is not the same now. Dad is full of loyalty and loyalty, but the emperor repeatedly suspects and listens to the words of villains. Yinger knows you are loyal and patriotic, but... Can Dad also consider the lives of over a hundred people in the mansion?"

Zhao Yun let out a deep sigh and said, "I understand."

She breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that her father's stubborn mind had changed due to the marriage. "Ying Mei..."

"Big brother, second brother and third brother, you don't need to worry about me. I will be fine. You should all know that I am the most suitable person for marriage among sisters, right?"

The three of them fell silent, knowing that what she was saying was true. They even knew that with her temperament, perhaps the vast desert was more suitable for her than the strict etiquette of the Song Dynasty.

"That's really cheap, Prince Jin." Such a talented and beautiful woman, holding a lantern, couldn't even find her.

"Dad, my daughter wants to know something." Zhao Yunying's agile eyes flashed with a hint of eerie light. "What's going on?" Her gaze swept over her father and brother one by one, and a smile curved from the corner of her mouth as she spoke slowly. "If your daughter is laid off, will you still accept her?"

The four of them shook at the same time and looked at her in surprise.

"Being laid off?! Ying'er, what do you mean by this?" Zhao Yun asked cautiously.

She smiled and said, "Dad, after leaving Da Song, my daughter doesn't plan to suppress her life anymore, so there is a high possibility of being laid off, don't you think?"

"This..." he couldn't refute.

"If my father thinks it's damaging to the reputation and reputation of the royal family, then my daughter won't come back," she said deliberately. "Shut up!" Zhao Yun whispered, staring at her. This little girl's personality is really... "This will always be your home. If you're laid off, you're not allowed to go anywhere. Come back to me obediently."

"Thank you dad," she chuckled lightly.

He sighed in his heart. Before his daughter got married, he would first discuss the matter of being laid off. Perhaps he was the first one in the world!