Two years ago, Princess You Ning of Jiacheng's name was written at the top of the marriage list.
The person who wrote the letter was her most trusted lover, Secretary and Provincial Secretary Pei Rong.
Pei Rong wanted to stop the war, but also wanted to enter the political hall and make the long-planned mutual market come true. She thought that the candidate had not yet been decided and everything could change.
But from beginning to end, she never asked You whether he would rather do it or not.
You Ning did not marry in the end.
She changed the marriage agreement into a two-year hostage residence, stayed in the northern border as a treaty envoy, opened up markets and opened trade routes, and exchanged two years of mutual trading for a peace of mind on the border.
Two years later, Princess Jiacheng returned to Beijing on a festive occasion.
What she brought back was not a dowry, but 172 boxes of account books and a New Testament:
When the two countries negotiate peace, cease war, and open up markets, the marriage of the clan daughter can no longer be used as a hostage.
The imperial court ordered Pei Rong, who had been promoted to political counselor, to make a detailed agreement with her.
When they met again at the city gate, Pei Rong called her: "Your Highness."
You Ning stopped three steps away: "I'd like to ask Councilor Pei to accompany you."
After that, the two of them reviewed the accounts together and negotiated the agreement one by one. You Ning accepted Pei Rong's official duties, but no longer accepted her promise for her future.
The whole court thought that Princess Jiacheng had returned.
Pei Rong knew that You Ning just returned to Beijing.
Purpose: Everyone has the right to decide their own life