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

Huangfu Yueling's words made things a little awkward between Chu Yiren and Xiao Ningning.

Chen Shan was thinking of saying something to ease the tension, but before he could speak, Huangfu Yueling said again, "According to my understanding and intelligence, the Prime Minister has been plotting this for a long time."

"The situation in the court is complicated, and they are counting on seizing control of the military."

"As for the prime minister, he is capable, but he is not very tolerant. I heard that General Xiao once rejected him, which is why he became the first target."

As soon as Huangfu Yueling finished speaking, Xiao Ningning's expression worsened.

This means that the prime minister was targeting the Xiao family, not just randomly choosing a specific example, nor was it because the Xiao family army was too powerful at the time.

It all started with a personal grudge.

"Alright, that's enough."

"If there's nothing else, Ninth Master, you should go back now."

Chen Shan's words were clearly an order to leave.

However, Huangfu Yueling seemed not to hear, remaining calm and composed.

"I'm here as a guest."

"Besides, didn't you want to know the situation? I've only just begun to speak, and you're already trying to kick me while I'm at it."

Huangfu Yueling looked at Chen Shan with dissatisfaction.

Undoubtedly, this woman was unaware of the relationship between Chu Yiren and Xiao Ningning.

Chen Shan was also quite speechless.

His original intention was indeed to get a good understanding of the situation so that he could prepare for the future exoneration of the Xiao family.

But who would have thought that things would develop in a way that was far from what Chen Shan had anticipated?

He had intended to let Huangfu Yueling leave so he could offer some advice to the two of them, but who knew this woman didn't want to leave.

"Husband, let me take the Ninth Princess to her room first. Mr. Xu and I also have something to say to her."

Mo Yiyao spoke up at just the right moment, without waiting for Chen Shan's response or giving Huangfu Yueling any chance to react, and pulled Huangfu Yueling away directly.

Only Chen Shan and his two companions remained in the courtyard.

Chen Shan was also troubled by the appearance of the two women.

As their husband, Chen Shan naturally wanted to give them the best. He would help them resolve their troubles and grudges.

What Chen Shan didn't expect was that the two seemingly unrelated people had become sisters who had opened their hearts to each other and grown closer during their time as accomplices.

At this moment, however, they have become mortal enemies.

Chen Shan, caught in the middle, didn't know how to persuade them.

"Yiren, Ningning, no one knows about this. You two were escorted to the border and spent so much time together. It would be a pity if this caused any rift between you."

"Besides, you are both my wives, and as your husband, I don't want to see you like this."

Chen Shan considered it carefully for a while before speaking.

Seeing that the two remained silent, Chen Shan continued, "Although I am your husband, there is only so much I can do about your family matters."

"I promised Ningning I would help her, so I won't break my promise. Yiren, your family situation is also complicated. This Prime Minister cannot be allowed to live."

"He's just using you as a tool. You don't need to have any lingering feelings for him."

"I know this sounds somewhat selfish, but this matter is complicated, and you are both reasonable people, not timid women. This is simply a matter of right and wrong."

Chen Shan had also thought it over carefully.

The prime minister's actions were extraordinary; the annihilation of the Xiao family army was tantamount to depriving the Xia Kingdom of a powerful military force.

When civil officials take power, it leads to another period of decline.

Given the chaotic situation in Xia Kingdom and the complexities involved, Chen Shan was unable to provide them with the appropriate fairness, nor could he achieve fairness.

All he can do is act in accordance with justice and reason.

Whether the two women can understand or not, Chen Shan has no way of controlling it.

As Chen Shan finished speaking, Xiao Ningning looked at him with red eyes.

She was the victim, and the one who suffered the most. Apart from those adopted sons, she was the only one left in the Xiao family.

"Husband...I..." Xiao Ningning began to speak. But her voice was choked with sobs, hoarse, and she couldn't even utter a complete sentence.

"Alright, I will do what I promised you."

"However, Ningning, while the Prime Minister is indeed behind the scenes regarding the Xiao family's affairs, the most direct cause is the presence of a traitor within the Xiao family. I will find a way to bring that Xiao Hu back to you."

As for the prime minister… if possible, make him pay the price; of course, if you want his life, I won't stop you.”

Chen Shan had already put it rather tactfully.

After all, the prime minister was Chu Yiren's father.

This point should not be overlooked.

Chen Shan wanted to treat everyone equally, but it wasn't that easy.

After Chen Shan finished speaking, Xiao Ningning didn't know how to respond.

Chu Yiren, who was standing nearby, immediately spoke up: "Husband... our mother should be alright, right?"

"I'm relieved as long as my mother is alright. She's just a maid in the manor."

Chu Yiren spoke with her head lowered, her mood equally somber.

She knew very well what kind of person her father was. When he was teaching her, the prime minister had repeatedly said that he wanted her to learn many things, knowledge and skills, but it was all just to please the prince.

In order to make the prime minister and the prince more closely bound together.

Chu Yiren also knew that the reason she was chosen to be trained was only due to the prime minister's careful arrangement. After all, a daughter born out of wedlock could be abandoned when necessary.

"Don't worry, your husband is neither a serial killer nor a butcher."

"It won't implicate anyone else."

"Besides, your mother is also my mother-in-law."

As Chen Shan spoke, he felt a sense of relief.

He knew that Chu Yiren's ability to say those words meant that she had already understood.

Chu Yiren was, after all, a carefully cultivated talented woman, and her understanding of things was beyond question, plus she was naturally intelligent.

It's only natural that she would consider these things.

"Ningning, the prime minister is indeed my biological father, but I was never aware of this. He only trained me to curry favor with the prince."

"He ruined your whole family, it's only right that you take his life." Chu Yiren said, while Xiao Ningning was already in tears.

Despite her usual pride, she couldn't resist the sincerity of those around her.

"Alright, now that we've talked it out, let's not take it to heart. What happened before, will happen again."

"No matter what, I will help you."

Chen Shan raised his hands and rubbed one of their heads with each hand.

He was genuinely afraid that the two of them would turn on each other and harbor hatred, which would likely cause problems for the family.

Although there was a brief period of peace, Chen Shan knew that the real test would come when he truly confronted the prime minister.

"The situation in the capital is complicated. I'll figure out a way to handle the Xiao family's matter. Yiren, how about I also try to find a way to bring your mother out?"