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

The Southern Tu King was in charge of the court, and he used Chen Shan's disturbance in the city as a pretext to find fault with Grand Secretary Yu.

This further exacerbated the already strained relationship between the civil and military officials in the imperial court.

Of course, this only achieved the goal of suppression; it was not so easy to completely regain control of the military.

Chen Shan, the person involved, had already taken Huangfu Yueling back to the outer city courtyard.

"The outer city is much more comfortable. The imperial city is cold and impersonal, and even in the inner city, everyone wears a smiling face but harbors ulterior motives."

Along the way, Huangfu Yueling seemed to be thoroughly enjoying herself, strolling through the market and wandering around, so relaxed that she seemed to have completely forgotten that she was a princess.

"It seems you're not doing a very good job as a princess."

"What's your purpose in getting close to me?"

Chen Shan asked, but did not mention the rebellion.

After all, who knows what Huangfu Yueling is planning?

"I, as a princess, will do whatever I want; it's none of your business!"

"Is this where you live? I remember this area is full of newly promoted generals. Although they all have merits, the environment here is not even as good as that of the civil officials."

As Huangfu Yueling spoke, Chen Shan remained unconvinced.

Given the imbalance between civil and military affairs in the Xia Kingdom, it was already quite an achievement to have a military position in the capital.

"If it weren't for the Southern Slaughter King, you junior generals and captains wouldn't be qualified to enter the capital, let alone bring hundreds of personal guards with you."

"After all, if those civil officials keep clamoring about having an army to rely on, they're worried you'll rebel."

Chen Shan was also surprised to hear Huangfu Yueling say this.

I never imagined that the current predicament of the military generals was all thanks to the efforts of the Southern Slaughter King.

However, given his abilities as the first king of a different surname, this level of achievement is sufficient.

Otherwise, military officers would completely withdraw from the court.

At that time, they will have no say at all.

"It's fortunate that the Southern Slaughter King is here, otherwise these guys would only push their luck."

"By the way, what's your relationship with the Southern King? The princess seems to have a pretty good relationship with you."

Huangfu Yueling looked gossipy, but Chen Shan remained calm: "What kind of relationship could it be? The Red Label Battalion is under the Third Legion."

Chen Shan's statement was very simple: he hadn't yet captured Nan Tu, otherwise he wouldn't have been so polite.

Wouldn't it be better to just say directly that she's your woman?

Although Nan Tu Rou's favorability rating has been rising recently, it is still far from reaching 80.

"Tch, I've heard you have quite a few women in your family. The Southern King is known for spoiling his daughter. I bet you were after Nan Tu Rou, but the Southern King stopped you."

Huangfu Yueling spoke with such certainty, as if she had made a definitive judgment about the matter.

This left Chen Shan speechless.

Are all women's imaginations this big?

It's really quite speechless.

However, if the King of Southern Slaughter is truly a doting father, then things will be quite difficult.

Even if Nan Tu Rou is captured, I'm afraid the King of Nan Tu won't be so easy to talk to.

"arrive."

Upon arriving at the courtyard, one is protected by soldiers from the Trapped Camp; Chen Shan's place offers the best security.

In addition, the killing of those spies earlier meant that no one in the capital city was monitoring Chen Shan anymore.

After all, Chen Shan was truly willing to take action, while they had many concerns.

"Your personal guards seem quite extraordinary; they might even surpass the Imperial Guards."

"Chen Shan, how did you train?"

Huangfu Yueling noticed Chen Shan's personal guards early on. Even the most ordinary guards were quite strong, especially their murderous aura, which was terrifying!

"secret."

Chen Shan responded calmly, saying he wouldn't tell anyone about such a thing.

Although the number of members in the Trapped Camp is small, there are rewards later, so they might be able to recruit some more people.

This is the best help for Chen Shan.

It is also his trump card.

"My lord, you're back. Are you alright? Did the officials give you any trouble?"

As soon as Chen Shan returned, Liu Ruyu and the others rushed out.

Ever since Chen Shan went to the government office, they had been on tenterhooks. Although they knew Chen Shan would be alright, they couldn't shake their worries.

"Wow, it really is beautiful."

"Chen Shan, you're really lucky."

"Which of them is the legal wife?"

Huangfu Yueling glanced around; there were five women, each beautiful and with her own unique charm.

Chen Shan is indeed extraordinary to be able to attract so many women to follow him willingly.

However, Huangfu Yueling also knew about the court's allocation, but she was curious that these people seemed to have no indifference towards Chen Shan, but rather genuine concern for him.

"I don't distinguish between wives and concubines here; they are all my wives, or you can think of them as my principal wives."

Chen Shan offered an explanation, then said, "Don't worry, it's alright. Thanks to the Ninth Princess, the government office didn't cause me any trouble."

"Ruyu, get ready and prepare some food."

Seeing Chen Shan say this, the girls also looked at Huangfu Yueling with curiosity.

The princess's status was extremely noble.

They never expected that Chen Shan would receive help from the princess.

This was quite unexpected.

Even Chu Yiren, Xiao Ningning hadn't expected this.

"I... I'll go take care of something first."

Liu Ruyu said something, then turned around and went to get busy.

Xiao Ningning looked at Huangfu Yueling with a wary expression.

After all, the downfall of the Xiao family was both an act of the imperial court and tacitly approved by the emperor, and it was also related to the royal family.

Consequently, Xiao Ningning also had little affection for the royal family.

"Husband, what is she doing here?"

Chu Yiren spoke first. Chu Yiren was the prime minister's illegitimate daughter, a fact that was previously little known to most people, and only a few who had taught her knew about her.

As for the royal family, they were unaware that the prime minister had this daughter until then, and Huangfu Yueling was even less aware of it.

After all, as a princess, she spent most of her time confined to the palace. Even when she later broke away and frequently rebelled, she never came into contact with Chu Yiren.

Therefore, she did not know Chu Yiren.

"I saved your husband, so it's not unreasonable for him to invite me to a meal, is it?"

"Are you afraid that I, the princess, will steal your man?"

Huangfu Yueling was anything but modest.

It was stated very bluntly.

"My husband wouldn't even consider him."

Xiao Ningning retorted without any politeness, clearly showing her dislike for Huangfu Yueling.

As soon as she said this, Huangfu Yueling's gaze fell on Xiao Ningning.

"You must be Xiao Ningning? I've seen you before."

"I don't care whether Chen Shan looks up to me or not, I, the princess, have already taken a liking to him."

"Besides, your family needs my help with their affairs."

Huangfu Yueling was equally unyielding, speaking with righteous indignation.

She was attracted to Chen Shan because of his abilities and skills, not because she liked him. However, others interpreted this differently.

After all, it just didn't sound right no matter how you looked at it.