369: The Tang Dynasty envoy arrived

Therefore, when Duan Zhengchun went out to deal with the Dark River assassins, she appeared calm on the surface, but internally, she was still very worried.

"Prince, while you were away, Sister Fenghuang was worried sick."

"You must compensate her well today." At this moment, Zhao Min approached Duan Zhengchun with a smile and took his arm.

"Mm, Min Min has a point. Tonight, I must reward Phoenix well."

"However, you should be rewarded too. This Prince has never liked showing favoritism."

"So, as good sisters, you should share the blessings, shouldn't you?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Zhao Min with a smile.

"How annoying. I think you're not rewarding us, but thinking about enjoying yourself, aren't you?" Zhao Min gave Duan Zhengchun a playful glare.

"Haha... Min Min, you know me best. Let's go, a night of spring is worth a thousand gold; let's not waste time." Duan Zhengchun said as he took both of them back to the room.

Seeing this, A Li pouted in dissatisfaction.

"Humph, the Prince said he wouldn't show favoritism, yet here he is doing this. Humph, a man who says one thing and does another."

"Heehee... Sister A Li, if you have a problem, you can go too. I don't think the Prince would mind at all." Xiao Zhao chuckled, covering her mouth as she looked at A Li.

"Humph, Xiao Zhao, don't tell me you don't have the same thought in your heart." A Li said with a curl of her lip.

"I have self-awareness. Facing the Prince, I don't stand a chance at all."

"So, I won't go looking for trouble."

"Besides, I won't face the Prince's battle alone. So, I'm going now; you can stay here and be depressed by yourself. Haha..."

After Xiao Zhao finished speaking, she turned around and vanished like a breeze.

This scene left all the women present stunned, and even A Li was dazed by Xiao Zhao's move.

"Holy crap, Xiao Zhao, you're too shameless."

"To play dirty like that! Dammit, come back here, I'll definitely give you a piece of my mind."

After A Li finished speaking, she got up and chased after her.

Only Qin Hongmian, Zhou Zhiruo, Li Qingluo, Xiao Meng, Gan Baobao, and Xiao Die remained in the hall, looking at each other before they all broke into smiles.

"Oh dear, it seems Xiao Zhao and Sister A Li have really been pent up lately, being so impatient." Qin Hongmian shook her head with a smile.

"Actually, I think you're thinking about it too, aren't you, Sister?" Li Qingluo looked at Qin Hongmian with a grin.

"You're joking, Sister. With the Prince's strength, there's no need to rush."

"Even Xiao Zhao, Sister A Li, and the two older sisters are no match for the Prince, so there's really no rush." Qin Hongmian said with a smile.

"A sister is indeed a sister, understanding the Prince so thoroughly and remaining so calm at a time like this." Li Qingluo looked at Qin Hongmian playfully.

"Don't tease me, Sister. Since you call me 'Sister,' I must set a good example."

"If I were to compete with my younger sisters for such things, how could I be worthy of being called 'Sister'?" Qin Hongmian's face flushed as she looked at Li Qingluo.

Was it that she didn't want to? It was just that she was Duan Zhengchun's third woman after Dao Baifeng and Zhao Min. According to the ranking they had discussed when they were together, she was the third.

Therefore, Li Qingluo, Xiao Zhao, and the others were all younger sisters. If she competed with her two younger sisters for this, it would be beneath her status.

More importantly, with Duan Zhengchun's strength, he could easily ensure everyone was satisfied with plenty to spare.

So, she didn't need to compete with Xiao Zhao and A Li at all.

The next morning, Duan Zhengchun got up, stretched, and went into the courtyard as the sound of footsteps approached.

"Prince, news has come back from the Great Ming that West Gate Blowing Snow and Night Solitary City are to have a duel at the Peak of the Forbidden City on the night of the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

"Oh? A duel at the Peak of the Forbidden City? It seems both want to take that step, but unfortunately, that step in the Dao of the sword is not so easy."

"However, this matter is not as simple as it appears on the surface." A faint smile appeared on Duan Zhengchun's lips.

"The Prince is right. Regardless, a duel should not take place in such an important location as the Imperial Palace."

"Even an ordinary fight shouldn't be held in such a significant place."

"For the two of them to set the duel at the Forbidden City, there is clearly a problem." Zhu Danchen nodded.

"You don't need to worry about this. I will go there personally later. I also want to see to what extent that person behind the scenes can go." With a hint of a smile, Duan Zhengchun looked into the distance.

There, he sensed a prying gaze; a one-armed old man was watching from hundreds of meters away.

Their gazes met across the distance, and an invisible clash of Auras caused a ripple in the air.

"So strong, this kid is even more terrifying than the rumors!" The one-armed old man looked toward Prince Kaoshan's Residence with a solemn expression.

There, a young man was looking right at him.

The one-armed old man turned and left; he needed to rush back and report this.

Watching the one-armed old man depart, a cold sneer appeared on Duan Zhengchun's lips.

As expected, that old schemer Xu Xiao was uneasy and even sent this person to scout for information. However, I'm afraid this person's arrival isn't just to gather intel... "Prince, people from the Great Tang have arrived."

"Oh? Great Tang? Who has come?" Duan Zhengchun raised an eyebrow and looked at Zhu Danchen.

"The team is led by General Cheng and General Li."

"Oh? Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing? Very well, have them go to the front hall." Duan Zhengchun nodded.

For Emperor Li Er to send both Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing showed considerable sincerity.

On the main road of the Kingdom, a troop of a hundred soldiers was rushing toward the Kingdom. At the head were a fierce-looking fat man and a middle-aged man, both exuding an Aura of natural authority.

These two were none other than Cheng Yaojin and the God of War Li Jing, two of the Twenty-Four Officials of the Lingyan Pavilion of the Great Tang.

Behind them were several carriages, each loaded with large crates.

Among these carriages was a luxurious one pulled by eight tall horses.

Seated inside was the current Eldest Princess of the Great Tang, Princess Changle.

Previously, Emperor Li Er had finally decided to let Princess Changle come for a political marriage, as this was the only way to demonstrate the Great Tang's sincerity.

To show their sincerity, they also brought a substantial dowry, including various silks, satins, gold, silver, and treasures.

When the Great Tang marries off a princess, it naturally cannot be a shabby affair.

"Say, Old Li, do you think Your Majesty was a bit too confident this time?"

"He didn't even send someone ahead to negotiate, but just had us bring the Princess directly for a marriage alliance. What if that Prince Duan refuses?" Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Jing with a face full of worry.

Li Jing frowned slightly; he shared the same concerns.

Before coming, they had specifically investigated Duan Zhengchun. His methods were exceptionally ruthless, and not a single person who offended him had met a good end.

However, one thing they could be sure of was that Duan Zhengchun was not a person who killed indiscriminately. Those he killed were all people who had taken the initiative to provoke him or wanted to kill him.