Chapter 934
historical
“Mengya, don’t blame them. In fact, everyone is happy for you.”
Imperial Noble Consort knew her son’s feelings for Lin Mengya and that he was destined to succeed to the throne.
It was normal for a ruler to have many concubines.
But she was clear Lin Mengya was more important than the throne and all the beauties in her son’s heart.
As his mother, she had been unable to understand him at first, but she knew his thoughts now.
When he ascended the throne, he would dedicate his entire life to the country.
If he couldn’t keep his beloved woman by his side for any other reason, his life would be too bitter.
As for the heir? Imperial Noble Consort carefully scanned Lin Mengya from head to toe.
Although she was thin, she might still be able to give birth to many kids.
The Nation of Lintian had many famous doctors. It was said that there were many folk prescriptions for giving birth to children, so there must be a way to improve her health.
She had heard that a married had given birth to more than a dozen children in her life.
The current Emperor had many concubines but still had only a dozen children.
Moreover, the fewer concubines in the imperial harem, the fewer troubles. And it would be beneficial to her son when he ruled the country.
Lin Mengya, who was still shy, had no idea that her mother-in-law had already set a goal for her future life.
Give birth to as many kids as possible!
Baili Wuchen had replaced the elite soldiers who guarded them with his subordinates.
Lin Mengya did not need to worry about their safety any longer. Moreover, she could hear the news of the battle outside from time to time.
She knew the Crown Prince could no longer suppress his desire to defeat Long Tianyu now, so he was walking himself into the abyss step by step.
The members of the Political Council were restless. They were hidden in the dark but could come out to stir up trouble at any time.
But what Long Tianyu wanted was such an opportunity to eradicate all the unstable factors which could cause a civil war.
“We got a message that the Crown Prince had mobilized all his power. He unexpectedly has some strong soldiers, so Prince Yu’s attack is temporarily suppressed.”
Baisu rushed in from outside with the bad news.
“It’s not surprising. The Crown Prince has hidden his strength with evil intentions for a long time. Now that he has gotten the support of the Political Cabinet, he has become more powerful. Don’t worry, Prince Yu is deliberately showing weakness. The snow will stop tomorrow, right?”
Lin Mengya suddenly changed the subject and began to talk about the weather for no reason.
Hearing her words, Baisu subconsciously looked outside. It was still snowing in large flakes now, but it was getting lighter.
“Yeah. The first snow this year is heavy. If it continues, the entire palace will be buried.”
Lin Mengya smiled and looked at the snow-covered landscape outside, looking preoccupied.
This heavy snow didn’t just freeze the outside world. It also froze many people’s conspiracy to overthrow the country.
“Help me put on makeup.”
Lin Mengya turned around and sat down in front of the dresser.
Baisu felt a little embarrassed. She was a rough person and was used to wielding her sword. She could help Lin Mengya comb her hair at ordinary times. But it was too difficult for her to help her get dressed for the wedding.
“What are you thinking about? I don’t have to wear the phoenix coronet. I am not going to marry him tomorrow. I just hope I will look clean and tidy when meeting him.”
Lin Mengya smiled because she had read Baisu’s mind at a glance.
“OK.”
Baisu put down the long sword in her hand. But before she could loosen Lin Mengya’s hair bun, Jinyue and Imperial Noble Consort came in with a basin of hot water each.
“Mother, what are you...”
Lin Mengya quickly got up to take the water over, but Jinyue gently pressed her down on the chair.
Now, Jinyue was restored to her original appearance.
The snow buried and exposed many things.
“Mengya, you’ve suffered a lot.”
Imperial Noble Consort looked tender and loving. She moistened a soft towel in the water and gently wiped Lin Mengya’s pretty face.
“Mother, I can do it by myself.”
Lin Mengya had always been bold, but she had felt shy twice today for the same reason.
Imperial Noble Consort’s hand was so gentle that Lin Mengya felt a lump in her throat.
“I’ve entered the palace since I was sixteen, so I don’t know about the folk etiquette. But when I was at home, I saw my mother and the elders helping my elder sister dress up before her wedding. In fact, I envy her very much.”
After Imperial Noble Consort wiped Lin Mengya’s face carefully, she held her hands and then gently wiped them.
“Mother, I don’t think I’ve suffered.”
When Lin Mengya smiled, her beautiful face looked a little shy but very determined.
Imperial Noble Consort lowered her head and touched her eyebrows lovingly with her hands.
“Yu’er is lucky to marry you. Even if I die, I won’t need to worry about him anymore.
They both knew that no one could guarantee their safety in such a situation.
Accidents could strike at any moment.
Like the soldiers outside, whether they could survive depended on Long Tianyu’s decision.
“We will be fine. If everyone he cares about dies, it will be meaningless for him to fight for the throne, right?”
Jinyue stood behind Lin Mengya and loosened her long hair.
Her silky black hair hung over her shoulders. Even though she had not put on makeup yet, her hair sets off the fairness of her skin.
“Yu’er must have the same thought as you. You two look heartless, but in fact, you are more kindhearted than anyone else.”
Imperial Noble Consort sighed softly, picked up the wooden comb from the dresser, and began to comb Lin Mengya’s black hair.
As a married woman, Lin Mengya had mixed feelings today.
She had married Long Tianyu once, but she had been confused back then, so she let Shangguan Qing help her handle everything.
She remembered on the night before the wedding, she had hugged Baizhi and cried for an entire night, not knowing what the marriage meant.
Then, she had been dressed up by several maids from the palace and forced into the bridal sedan chair.
Although she had fallen in love with Long Tianyu in the end, she still felt like there was something missing.
Imperial Noble Consort’s warm hands comforted her.
They were a mother’s hands, and only her wet nurse Ms. Tian had ever given her such a feeling before.
“Alright! What a beautiful bride!”
Her long hair hung loosely down. Besides the wedding dress, Baili Wuchen had also sent a few boxes of cosmetics over.
Jinyue painted her eyebrows, put on lipstick lightly, and applied rouge on her cheeks.
The beauty in the mirror had looked charming, but there was still the shyness of a girl on her face.
Jinyue was very practical. She had limited cosmetics, but she had put on gorgeous makeup on Lin Mengya’s face
Looking at the exceedingly beautiful woman in the mirror, Lin Mengya felt a little excited.
She did not know how Tianyu would react when he saw her like this.
“Are you ready, Your Highness?”
Baili Wuchen’s voice suddenly came from outside. It was not until then that Lin Mengya found it was dawn.
The heavy snow had lasted for two days, and now, it stopped.
Lin Mengya calmed herself down. Today, they would fight the last battle against the Crown Prince.
“Yes, I am ready.”
She was wearing a bright red wedding dress. Although she didn’t wear the phoenix coronet, she looked breathtakingly beautiful after putting on makeup.
With the help of Baisu, Lin Mengya solemnly bowed to Imperial Noble Consort.
Imperial Noble Consort held back her tears and sent them off with a smile.
The peach trees flourished with blossoms splendid and glorious. The maiden was getting married and would make her family joyous.
Even though her red dress was gorgeous and enchanting, it was not a fiery-red symbol of hope. Instead, it was the color of blood.
Lin Mengya kept silent along the way. With the help of Baisu, she walked steadily on the ground covered with snow.
The closer they got to the palace gate, the more people they saw.
The soldiers who had been guarding in the snow for an entire day and night widened their eyes as they stared at the bride who was walking over.
She was beautiful and noble. So, they admired her from the bottom of their hearts.
No one knew who she was, but they knew they were not qualified to touch her.
“Princess, this way, please. His Highness is waiting for you up there.”
After coming out of Ningqing Hall, Baili Wuchen and Lin Mengya became “enemies” again.
There was no need to make trouble for each other or pretend to be aggressive.
In terms of their disguise, they were both top experts.
Glancing at Baili Wuchen coldly, Lin Mengya held her head up proudly and walked up the steps of the palace wall with Baisu’s help.
Baili Wuchen’s words were quickly spread behind them.
That beautiful woman was the Crown Prince’s bride.
Moreover, the wedding would be held right now.
Tiredness would wear out people’s reverence, numb their senses, and amplify their negative emotions.
They knew how bloody the battle outside was. In the blink of an eye, many of their companions had become cold corpses.
And they had struggled with all their might to get a chance to survive temporarily.
Their commander, the arrogant Crown Prince was urging them to exchange their blood for his victory when they were in great danger.
But now, he was planning to marry that beauty.
Numerous unwillingness converged into a wave of disappointment.
The Crown Prince did not notice that the resentment which was enough to destroy all his forces quietly spread across his army.
Baili Wuchen, who was left alone under the palace wall, knew it the best.
He lowered his eyes to hide the sneer in his eyes and turned into the Crown Prince’s most trusted lackey.
Soon, everything would come to an end.