370: The Tang Dynasty envoy was filled with anxiety.

Presumably, His Majesty also valued this point, which is why he made such a decision.

Furthermore, before this, Great Qin had directly sent their Sword Saint, Gai Nie, to escort the Great Qin Princess to the Kingdom.

According to their information, the Great Qin Princess has already remained by Duan Zhengchun's side at Prince Kaoshans Residence.

This was good news; moreover, the Eldest Princess of their Great Tang was not lacking in the slightest—whether in appearance, figure, or upbringing, she definitely would not lose to anyone.

However, even so, they didn't know if she could satisfy Duan Zhengchun.

But this time, there was more than just that in the dowry.

Inside were also several peerless Cultivation Techniques; they believed there shouldn't be any problems.

“Since we are here, we might as well make the best of it. Things have already reached this point, and we are powerless to change them.”

“However, I think that given Prince Duan's style of handling things, he shouldn't refuse this matter.”

“As the saying goes, one doesn't strike a smiling face. Moreover, Great Qin has already sent a Princess before us.”

“Furthermore, she is the King of Qin's most beloved daughter, with a status equal to our Great Tang's Eldest Princess.”

“Since Prince Duan accepted the Great Qin Princess, there is no reason for him to refuse our Great Tang's Princess.”

“What's more, we have even more sincerity than Great Qin; we brought a lot of dowry with us,” Li Jing said with a calm expression.

“Mm, while that's true, I still feel that showing up so abruptly is somewhat improper.”

“Besides, it makes outsiders think our Great Tang is begging for a marriage alliance with Prince Duan,” Cheng Yaojin said with a strange expression.

“Is that not the case?” Li Jing looked at Cheng Yaojin with doubt.

“I...”

Cheng Yaojin was left speechless by Li Jing's retort, not knowing how to respond.

Stated that way, it didn't seem wrong; currently, every major Dynasty was thinking of ways to win over Duan Zhengchun.

To put it nicely, it was winning him over; to put it bluntly, they were fawning over Duan Zhengchun, only wishing to form a stable relationship with him. It was normal to lower their posture slightly.

After all, Duan Zhengchun's strength could definitely achieve the feat of one man suppressing a nation.

As long as Duan Zhengchun was there, any Dynasty that lost its mind and dared to move against him would end up like the Jin Kingdom—the best example.

After the news of Duan Zhengchun fighting forty thousand troops alone spread, it was immediately followed by news that the Emperor of Jin had been assassinated.

This news was even more shocking than him fighting forty thousand troops. Everyone knew that the palace was the most important and core location of every Imperial Dynasty.

There were bound to be peerless Masters present. Although the Jin Kingdom wasn't a powerful Imperial Dynasty, it still had strong experts.

Yet, he was killed just like that.

One didn't even need to think to know that Duan Zhengchun had someone do it.

Today's Jin Kingdom, due to the assassination of the Emperor of Jin, was in total chaos from top to bottom. Various factions had begun fighting for the throne, wanting to become the new Emperor of Jin.

They were no longer a concern.

Therefore, the major Imperial Dynasties were anxious to establish a relationship with Duan Zhengchun. Since Duan Zhengchun liked beautiful women, it was most appropriate to send their princesses for a marriage alliance.

“Well, what you said makes sense. I hope it succeeds this time.”

“Otherwise, when we two go back, we'll probably both be flogged by His Majesty one by one, and maybe even our heads will be moved,” Cheng Yaojin shook his head and sighed helplessly.

“Uncle Cheng, Uncle Li, please rest assured. Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, I will not let Imperial Father make things difficult for you.”

At this moment, a crisp, pleasant, and jade-smooth voice came from the carriage.

It was indeed the Great Tang's Eldest Princess, Li Lizhi.

“Hehe... Princess, please forgive our loose tongues.”

“Don't worry, no matter what, I, Cheng Yaojin, will make this happen.” Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Lizhi with a fawning smile.

“Princess, rest assured. Although Prince Duan's methods are a bit ruthless, he cares deeply for the women by his side and treats them very well.”

“It can be said that in the entire Nine Provinces, there are not many who protect their wives like him.”

“So, Princess, you don't need to worry about being bullied in the Prince's residence in the future,” Li Jing spoke to comfort her.

“Uncle Li, I understand. I have also learned some information about Prince Duan.”

“I'm just curious how he manages to make the women around him live in harmony. That's not something just anyone can do.”

“Even Imperial Father cannot achieve this,” Li Lizhi's tone was tinged with curiosity.

“Mhm, that point is indeed admirable. You must know that in this era, the status of women is not high. That Prince Duan can do this shows he is a man of sentiment and righteousness.”

“Furthermore, with his help, a war between Great Song and the Liao Kingdom was resolved. Now, Xiao Yuanshan and his son Xiao Feng are at Prince Kaoshans Residence.”

“And then there's that Little Li Tanhua Li Xunhuan of Great Ming. It seems unintentional, but in reality, Prince Duan knows these people very well.”

“That's why he stepped in to help. This also proves that Prince Duan's character is fine.”

“As long as he agrees to this marriage alliance, the Princess will lead a life that everyone else envies,” Li Jing analyzed calmly, stating his view.

“Mhm, Uncle Li has a point. Originally, I was somewhat resistant, but if this can exchange for a powerful backer for Great Tang, it won't be a loss,” Changle nodded.

She was born into the imperial family; she could never make her own decisions regarding her marriage. Originally, her marriage was to be to her older male cousin.

She didn't like that cousin, but her Imperial Father and Mother wanted the two families to be doubly related through marriage.

She also understood the reason why Imperial Father agreed: it was to stabilize the Zhangsun Family, as the Zhangsun Family was her Mother's maiden family.

Zhangsun Wuji was her biological uncle. Now that the Zhangsun Family was flourishing in Great Tang, her father marrying her to Zhangsun Chong was also to stabilize the imperial court.

Now, marrying her to Duan Zhengchun was also just to win over a powerful backer.

As for why he was a backer—a man whose strength alone could annihilate forty thousand troops, could such a person not be considered a backer?

She was now very curious about what kind of man could annihilate forty thousand troops alone.

Could it be the rumored three heads and six arms?

However, according to the information she investigated, this Prince Duan was not like that. Not only did he not have three heads and six arms, but he was also a super handsome man, similar in age to herself.

This was so much better than that fellow Zhangsun Chong.

“Uncle Li, is that Prince Duan really a super handsome man as the rumors say? And is his age similar to mine?” Li Lizhi looked at Li Jing curiously.

“Indeed, the rumors say so, and the information we received says so as well.”

“Furthermore, this news was personally verified by the Wicked Marshal. Prince Duan is indeed a rare handsome man, even more handsome and dashing than Jiang Feng, the number one handsome man of the Martial World in Great Ming,” Li Jing said with a smile looking at Li Lizhi.

“I see. If that's the case, then I'm not the one losing out,” Li Lizhi nodded.

“However, Princess, you must also be a bit more attentive.”

“According to our information, there are beauties like clouds around Prince Duan, each of them a peerless beauty of this world, one in ten thousand.”

“If you marry into the Prince's residence, besides the advantage of your status, you won't have much of an advantage in other areas. However, as for the Princess's other qualities, I, Old Cheng, am at ease.”