In a chaotic world, border soldiers begin their journey by enlisting in the army and getting married

Chu Yiren's teasing made Xu Sijing turn her head away, not daring to meet her gaze, and even less daring to look at Chen Shan.

"Alright, alright, Ruyu, have someone prepare breakfast first."

"We haven't really explored the capital properly yet. After dinner, let's go out for a stroll."

Chen Shan quickly changed the subject.

Xu Sijing was, after all, a great scholar, and she was somewhat embarrassed by such teasing remarks.

Chen Shan felt embarrassed if he continued talking about it.

Although his favorability rating has improved somewhat, it's not Chen Shan's style to force people to do things against their will.

Moreover, Xu Sijing clearly has a repressed and passionate nature. Even without Chu Yiren and the others stirring things up, wouldn't things naturally fall into place over time?

"We can't get out."

"Besides, husband, you've gotten into so much trouble, are you sure you can walk out of here unscathed?"

As Xiao Ningning spoke, Chen Shan was speechless. This girl's ability to sabotage things had really improved. She was both arrogant and loved to undermine others.

This truly left Chen Shan feeling helpless.

"You can go out for a walk, you don't have to stay here all the time. We can just put up some shelter."

It's somewhat inappropriate to keep them both indoors all the time.

After all, if they're on leave and have to hide like this, they might as well stay in the military camp.

"It's alright, husband. We just don't like going out anyway."

"It's quite nice to stay here."

Seeing that Chu Yi said this, Chen Shan had no choice but to give up.

At breakfast time, Mo Yiyao staggered out. Although she looked energetic, her trembling legs gave her away.

"Tsk, even our Master Mo seems to be having some trouble keeping up."

Xiao Ningning teased, and even the usually quirky Mo Yiyao blushed, then glared at Chen Shan.

After all, this guy really went too far last night.

Mo Yiyao felt as if she were falling apart.

Stop joking around and let's eat.

Chen Shan quickly changed the subject, and Gao Shun walked in just as they were eating.

"My lord, the officials from the capital city government have arrived."

"They said they wanted to arrest our lord."

Hearing Gao Shun's words, the girls were also stunned, and their eyes all fell on Chen Shan.

"Husband, could it be something that happened yesterday?"

Liu Ruyu was somewhat worried, after all, Chen Shan had killed twenty people yesterday and caused those high-ranking officials in the capital to lose face.

It would be strange if someone didn't try to save face after something like this happened.

"It's okay, no matter what, they can't do anything to me."

"As for the rest, you don't need to worry. I'm not without help."

Chen Shan remained calm. Although he was curious about who had come to cause trouble, he didn't take it to heart.

The Southern King hasn't even made his move yet, so naturally he won't hold back here.

"You all stay home and relax, I'm going out to check on things."

After saying that, Chen Shan got up and left with Gao Shun.

Outside the courtyard.

The officials from the capital city government office had been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Chen Shan appear, they immediately adopted a fierce and menacing demeanor.

"Chen Shan, you've been reported for assaulting Young Master Yu in the street. Come with us!"

The head officer spoke, his face displaying considerable authority.

"Oh? Is that all?"

"Let's go, I'd like to see what tricks you have up your sleeve."

Chen Shan did not give way, gave Gao Shun a few instructions, and then left directly with the officials.

The government office in the capital.

They were directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, serving as the magistrates of the capital, just like the government offices in other prefectures.

In reality, there is absolutely no need for such government offices in the capital.

After all, this is under the emperor's nose, so why would we need any local officials?

However, the emperor would not concern himself with the trivial matters of the common people.

Even the powerful and wealthy are no exception.

Therefore, the existence of this government office is actually for dealing with these trivial matters.

Upon arriving at the government office, the court session had already begun. Looking at the plaque with the inscription "A Bright Mirror Hangs High" and the obese official sitting there, Chen Shan felt that it was acceptable.

These are the officials who govern the capital. There are still many people in the outer city who are not getting enough to eat. Even in the capital, there is a huge gap between the outer city and the inner city.

Ordinary people can't enjoy much.

"Chen Shan, do you know your crime!"

The prefect immediately shouted, as if he was convinced that Chen Shan was guilty.

This made Chen Shan find it somewhat ridiculous.

"Crime? What crime?"

"Sir, do you perhaps think I'm just an ordinary commoner who's easy to bully?"

Chen Shan sneered and looked at the prefect with neither arrogance nor servility.

Upon seeing Chen Shan's reaction, the prefect immediately glared angrily.

"Outrageous! You assaulted Young Master Yu in the street, and there is ample evidence and witness testimony. Do you still intend to deny it?"

The prefect reprimanded Chen Shan again, clearly extremely dissatisfied with his attitude.

Unfortunately, his momentum was misdirected towards the wrong team leader; Chen Shan was not someone he could easily manipulate.

And they were not afraid of him.

"Evidence? You mean those useless bastards from the Literary Academy? Or are you saying that you, sir, also came from the Literary Academy?"

"Since they can testify, can't the martial arts school's testimonies also be used? Sir, you might as well ask them."

Chen Shan's composed and respectful response made the prefect's face even more unpleasant.

Just as he was about to speak, a person walked out from the side.

The middle-aged man was dressed in a magnificent official robe and had a well-proportioned figure, but his face was full of gloom.

Especially his eyes, which made no attempt to hide their hatred when they looked at Chen Shan.

"Lord Lu, the evidence is conclusive. Do you still need to conduct a trial?"

"I want this man imprisoned. You'd better treat him well for me. Any objections?"

The man spoke frankly, and in just a few words, he convicted Chen Shan.

They might even imprison him.

Seeing the other party's attitude, Chen Shan smiled.

Power is indeed a wonderful thing, but unfortunately it allows one to do whatever one wants.

It is indeed something to be envied.

"So you must be Yu An's father? A Grand Secretary of the Hanlin Academy?"

"The Hanlin Academy really has a lot of power; even the prefectural governments under the capital have to obey its orders."

Chen Shan spoke, his words filled with sarcasm and irony.

However, the scholar Yu remained completely unfazed by Chen Shan's words.

Instead, he looked at Chen Shan calmly.

"Just a border soldier, does he really think he can act recklessly just because he has some merit?"

"I can crush you like an ant."

"Guards, take him to prison!" Grand Scholar Yu gave the order without any hesitation.

The surrounding officials stepped forward, attempting to escort Chen Shan out, and it looked as if Chen Shan was about to make his move.

Unexpectedly, a loud voice rang out from outside the hall, interrupting the officers' actions.

This also stopped Chen Shan, who was about to take action, from doing so.

"The Ninth Princess has arrived!"

The four simple words silenced the entire hall.

Then, Princess Huangfu Yueling walked in gracefully.

She looked stunning in women's clothing, especially her figure, which was irresistible.

"What great official arrogance the Grand Secretary possesses!"

"I'm afraid even I, the princess, can't compare."

As soon as Huangfu Yueling entered, her first words silenced Grand Scholar Yu.

They didn't even dare to utter the slightest rebuttal.

"You want to mess with Chen Shan? Have you even asked this princess?"

"Chen Shan is under my protection, understand?"