356: Xu Xiao's scheming

Clearly, none of these people were to be trifled with.

As the Great Qin Sword Saint, Gai Nie had naturally heard of Duan Zhengchun's reputation.

However, he still found it difficult to believe Duan Zhengchun's battle achievements.

But he also knew that there was always someone better and that the world was vast.

Perhaps such a person really did exist; otherwise, given the King of Qin's character, how could he possibly send his precious daughter to Duan Zhengchun's side?

How could he not know that Duan Zhengchun was a lecher who could already be said to have a crowd of wives and concubines?

Gai Nie felt some sympathy for Ying Man.

Born into an imperial family, she had no control over her own marriage.

As a Great Qin princess, her status was incredibly noble, yet she was now being sent to a small country like the Kingdom to become a prince's concubine.

"Mister..."

Just as Gai Nie's thoughts were drifting, a soft voice rang out from within the carriage, pulling his mind back.

"Princess..."

"Mister, do you know anything about this Prince Duan?" Ying Man's soft voice calmed Gai Nie's slightly agitated thoughts.

"This... I wouldn't dare speak recklessly. After all, I haven't met him and have only heard rumors."

"However, a reputation is rarely unearned. This Prince Duan's strength must be formidable," Gai Nie said after thinking for a moment, offering a balanced view.

"Can a single person really fight an army of four hundred thousand alone?" Ying Man looked out at the dense forest with a hint of curiosity, her thoughts unknown.

"Whether human strength can truly reach that level, I am not sure."

"The Major Thousand Worlds are full of wonders; perhaps it is just my ignorance," Gai Nie replied, shaking his head after a moment's thought.

This time, Ying Man did not speak again, just stared blankly out the window at the forest, lost in thought.

She recalled the instructions her father had given her before she left.

Her eyes showed a hint of confusion before quickly returning to a calm state, like a tranquil lake without a ripple.

As an imperial princess, she had no say in her own marriage.

She didn't feel much resistance toward her father marrying her off to Duan Zhengchun.

She was even curious about what kind of person Duan Zhengchun was to make her usually proud and incomparably domineering father make such a decision.

Could it be true that he fought an army of four hundred thousand alone and successfully annihilated them?

Could anyone in this world truly do that?

Wouldn't that make him a cold-blooded Devil Head?

Killing so many people at once—is he a bloodthirsty person?

Is he the type who kills at the drop of a hat?

If she wasn't careful, would she provoke him? Would he kill her directly?

It would be a lie to say she wasn't nervous, but there was no way around it; things had already reached this point, and she couldn't give up halfway.

Even if not for herself, for her father and the people of Great Qin, she could only follow the arrangements.

Furthermore, she was nineteen this year and hadn't met a man she liked; she also wanted to see what was so extraordinary about this person her father actively sought to win over.

In the Kingdom, at Prince Kaoshans Residence, Zhu Danchen hurried over to Duan Zhengchun.

"Prince, many unknown factions have arrived in the city over the past few days, along with many Martial Artists. The inns near the residence are already overcrowded."

"Many of them are here for you, Prince. Should I take men to seize them?" Zhu Danchen bowed to Duan Zhengchun.

"Even if you clear these people out, more will come."

"There's no need for such trouble. As long as they don't actively cause trouble, leave them be."

"However, one thing to note: anyone who dares to dine and dash in the city is to be killed immediately," Duan Zhengchun said calmly.

Anyway, these people of the Jianghu had money; as long as they didn't look for trouble, he didn't care.

If they wanted to stay, let them stay; it would allow the people and merchants of the Kingdom to earn more and drive development.

Zhu Danchen was stunned for a moment, not expecting the Prince to say this.

In the Jianghu, it wasn't uncommon for Martial Artists to dine and dash. Many with poor character would do so, leaving restaurant owners helpless.

After all, few Martial Artists were willing to stoop to opening a restaurant and serving others.

This was a world where Martial Artists were respected, and their status was high. Such occurrences were commonplace.

Most people minded their own business and rarely intervened.

Now, his Prince was actually saying this.

But the Prince naturally had his reasons; he just needed to execute the orders.

"Yes, Prince, I will pass down the instructions." Zhu Danchen turned and left.

At this time, Red Musk, dressed in a red dress, entered with a stunningly beautiful woman in a green gown, carrying a long spear and looking heroic.

Seeing the two appear, Duan Zhengchun lifted his eyelids and continued drinking tea, not even making a move to stand up.

"Red Musk greets the Prince."

"Qingniao greets Prince Duan."

Indeed, the newcomer was Qingniao.

Upon seeing Duan Zhengchun, Qingniao could not hide her shock.

Simply because Duan Zhengchun was much younger than the rumors suggested, and he was actually so handsome.

He was much more handsome than her Heir; compared to Prince Duan, her Heir looked like a beggar.

Such a handsome man with such great strength, whom even the Prince of Beiliang, Xu Xiao, actively tried to win over—he could be considered the foremost person on the Nine Provinces Continent.

"Mmm, sit."

Duan Zhengchun responded calmly, and servants brought two cups of tea for them.

"Miss Red Musk, is there news from your Prince?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Red Musk indifferently.

At this, Red Musk's pretty face turned slightly awkward.

She had never thought she would one day experience such a situation.

"Um, Prince Duan, regarding the condition you mentioned before, I am very sorry."

"However, there is a way to make amends. If the Prince is willing, Qingniao and I will be yours from now on."

As Red Musk said this, her face instantly flushed red. Her charming eyes flickered with shyness, and she didn't dare look at Duan Zhengchun.

Qingniao's face also turned red. Before coming, Xu Xiao had already told her the purpose of being here. Although she was mentally prepared, she was still shy.

At the same time, she felt a bit of sadness in her heart.

When Red Musk and Qingniao appeared, Duan Zhengchun already knew the outcome.

If it were Xu Xiao, he would definitely have agreed to let Jiang Ni come, but if it were Xu Fengnian, he definitely wouldn't be willing.

"Heh... if this King is not mistaken, it's not that that old schemer Xu Xiao disagreed, but that conceited brat Xu Fengnian was unwilling, right?"

"Xu Xiao has spent so many years planning for this son; how could he give up now!" Duan Zhengchun looked at Red Musk with a smile.

Hearing Duan Zhengchun's words, Red Musk and Qingniao's expressions changed.

They hadn't expected Duan Zhengchun to know so much about Xu Fengnian's affairs.

He even knew Xu Xiao's thoughts so clearly.