After being reborn, he was doted on by his scumbag brother.

Ningxiang Hall

Xiao Qingning hadn't slept all night. He leaned on the edge of the bed in a trance, sighing unconsciously, not knowing what to do.

After Xiao Qingning came back from Prince Jin's Mansion yesterday, she went to Zhou Menglin to verify what Ye Hengjing said, but she unexpectedly got the answer she least wanted to hear.

Zhou Menglin sighed deeply, "You finally found out. Mother originally wanted not to tell you so that you wouldn't feel bad."

Xiao Qingning disagreed, "Mother, this is my son's life event, how could you not tell me? So what did father say? Does he really want me to marry?"

"Of course your father is reluctant to let you go to marry, but as the ruler of a country, he has many things that he cannot control, and it is difficult for him to do so."

When Xiao Qingning heard this, she felt that something was wrong. Could it be that she could not escape the fate of marrying off as a foreign prince? Then what should Li Zhehao do?

"Mother, is the marriage between the two countries irreversible?"

Zhou Menglin nodded when she heard this, "Yes, the two countries have been friendly for generations. Your aunt also went to Weiyuan Country to marry a princess."

Xiao Qingning was puzzled and asked, "Mother, our Great Qi Kingdom is a great country. Why should we rely on marriage to maintain friendship between the two countries? Can we sacrifice the happiness of the princess in exchange for peace between the two countries? Our country is better than Weiyuan Kingdom in every way. Even if we really fall out, we are not defeated."

Zhou Menglin sighed when she heard this, "Child, when will you grow up? You can't just think about yourself. You are a princess, you can't be so selfish, you should think more about the people. It's true that we can win the war, but have you ever thought about what our people will face once the war starts? The people will suffer, and they will not be able to make a living. The people will not have enough food to eat, and even the most basic life will not be guaranteed. Think about what kind of scene that will be. Do you want this to happen to the people of the Great Qi Kingdom? The marriage between the two countries is the best way to achieve peace and tranquility between the two countries without moving a single soldier."

Although Xiao Qingning understood these principles, she could not give up her feelings for Li Zhehao, which put her in a dilemma.

"Mother, I understand what you said. If I hadn't met Zhehao, I would have agreed without hesitation. But now this relationship is no longer something I can control alone. I'm sorry that I can't obey your order."

Zhou Menglin sighed when she heard this, "Ning'er, your mother understands your feelings, and your father and mother don't want this to happen. We thought your aunt had already gone to marry, and the princesses could be spared, but we didn't expect Weiyuan Kingdom to come up with this idea. Even if you and Hao'er hadn't had anything to do with you, you would still be our most precious little daughter, how could we bear to let you go? Your mother and your father originally wanted to keep you by their side for a few more years, so they were never in a hurry to arrange a marriage for you. Who would have thought that this love would end up hurting you, and instead make you the only suitable candidate."

Seeing his mother frowning and looking very self-blaming, Xiao Qingning felt very distressed.

Xiao Qingning comforted her softly, "Mother, this is not your or father's fault. You don't have to be like this."

"Ning'er, when your sixth brother took the initiative to take on this responsibility a few days ago, your mother sighed. I didn't expect that not long after, this responsibility fell on you. As a princess, you usually enjoy wealth and glory that ordinary people can't match. At this time, you should really stand up and take on this responsibility. But your father has not relented yet. We are all trying our best to find a solution. Give us some time. Maybe there is room for improvement in this matter."

After listening to what his mother said, Xiao Qingning gradually realized how heavy the burden on him was and sighed softly.

"Mother, now that things have come to this, what else can we do? Ye Hengjing has made it very clear to me that Weiyuan is only willing to marry the princess of our country. There is no other suitable candidate except me."

Zhou Menglin thought for a moment and suddenly had an idea.

"Ning'er, don't be so pessimistic. Mother thinks that the breakthrough point of this matter lies in Ye Hengjing. He is the one who wants to marry. If he changes his mind and wants to change the marriage partner, then don't we have to agree? Why don't we put some effort into him? If we can make him agree, can't this matter be changed?"

After Zhou Menglin said this, Xiao Qingning suddenly remembered what Ye Hengjing said yesterday.

Their country just needed a princess from the Great Qi Kingdom to marry, and no one cared who this princess was.

Since Ye Hengjing said this, it means that this matter is not beyond negotiation, which makes Xiao Qingning feel that there is still a glimmer of hope.

"Mother, what you said makes sense. In fact, the so-called princess does not necessarily have to be the emperor's daughter. As long as the emperor grants the title of princess, it doesn't matter who the person of the marriage is. But we can't fool Ye Hengjing blatantly. It's better for him to like this person."

Thinking of what happened in the Prince of Jin's Mansion yesterday, Xiao Qingning couldn't help but shudder. Ye Hengjing looked like a good talker, but in fact he was very smart and not easy to fool. Xiao Qingning thought that unless he wanted to, they probably couldn't force their ideas on him.

Zhou Menglin nodded when she heard this. "Ning'er, you are right. This is a feasible solution. Don't worry about this matter for now. Give father and mother some time, and we will make plans for you. It is not suitable for you to come forward in this matter. Don't force yourself to take the lead and make father and mother worry."

Although Xiao Qingning didn't think so in her heart, she knew that her mother was protecting her, so she nodded obediently.

"Yes, mother, I understand."

Zhou Menglin nodded with satisfaction, "It's getting late, you should go back and rest early, we can discuss this matter another day."

"Yes, mother, I will take my leave."

After returning to Ningxiang Palace, Xiao Qingning has been in a trance. She has not yet thought of a good solution to this major issue. What the future of her and Li Zhehao will be is still unknown. How can Xiao Qingning sleep?

Although I now have a preliminary idea, I still don’t know how to implement it specifically. After all, Ye Hengjing is obviously not someone who will listen to advice obediently.

Xiao Qingning thought about it for a whole night and finally decided to take the initiative and not just sit there and wait for death.

She still had to discuss this matter with her fifth brother and his wife. At this time, the first people Xiao Qingning could think of who she could rely on were them.

Xiao Qingning was just thinking of an excuse to leave the palace and go to Prince Chen's Mansion when Fuling came to report that Xiao Qingying had arrived.

Xiao Qingning was delighted when she heard this. Her fourth sister came at the right time and she could just leave the palace with her.

"Please come in quickly."

"Yes, princess."

Soon, Xiao Qingning saw Xiao Qingying.