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

"A marriage alliance? Weren't we supposed to be attacking Northern Yanshan? Why are they thinking of a marriage alliance now?"

Chen Shan was somewhat puzzled, as there had been reports from the imperial court during this period regarding an attack on Beiyan Mountain.

The Five Military Commissions discussed this matter several times.

How come they've suddenly started a marriage alliance?

Seeing Chen Shan's curiosity, Kong Qingque immediately said, "Governor Chen is only at the Five Armies Commandery and has not attended court. During this time, the prime minister and others proposed a marriage alliance, and the emperor has agreed."

"As for the specifics, I don't know much, but I heard that a princess from the Qing Dynasty would come."

After Kong Qingque finished speaking, Chen Shan was also surprised. Now that he thought about it, the fact that the academy's imperial examination system could be arranged was probably due to the condition of marriage alliance.

I wonder which prince it is?

Of the five princes, Chen Shan has only met the third prince, Huangfu Song, and the fourth prince, Huangfu Jing. These two are quite different.

However, Chen Shan knew absolutely nothing about the First Prince, the Second Prince, or even the Fifth Prince.

None of the three princes had ever had any dealings with Chen Shan.

"Which prince is being chosen for this marriage alliance?"

Chen Shan was curious.

Kong Qingque shook her head: "I don't know either, my father never said anything about it."

Unable to get any information, Chen Shan didn't bother to investigate further. He figured he could ask the Black Ice Station later and they would know the gist of it.

However, during this period, Kong Qingque's favorability rating increased considerably.

It wasn't a wasted trip to the Five Military Commands.

"Governor Chen, I wonder if I could go to the academy?"

Just as Chen Shan was pondering, Kong Qingque's voice rang out again.

"you?"

"Miss Kong, you are a member of the Kong family and a descendant of the Confucian sage. Aren't you afraid your family will be unhappy if you go to the academy?"

Chen Shan looked at Kong Qingque with curiosity.

This person is too restrictive. In the time I've spent with her, she's basically been working for the civil officials in the governor's mansion, fighting for their power.

Although Chen Shan did not deliberately obstruct them, given the other party's position, they were not exactly on Chen Shan's side.

Faced with Chen Shan's question, Kong Qingque looked embarrassed and then said, "This is my family's arrangement, and it's also what I wanted to do."

"It's already enviable that Xu Sijing can teach there, and I... want to go too."

"Not for the sake of fame or fortune."

"As for home, I was just sent over to win them over."

Kong Qingque was quite straightforward; she told everyone about the Kong family's arrangements for her.

Seeing Kong Qingque's troubled expression, Chen Shan chuckled and said, "It's alright. You have real talent and skills, so you can go."

"As for winning people over, that depends on each person's own abilities."

"However, Miss Kong, the reason my wife can do whatever she wants is because she doesn't care about external constraints."

"If you go there this way, even if you can teach, it will be with a purpose in mind. Is this really the kind of teaching you truly desire?"

Chen Shan's words silenced Kong Qingque.

She understood Chen Shan's meaning, and after spending time with him, she realized that Chen Shan's target was not just civil officials.

Even after becoming the Left Vice-General, Chen Shan still acted as he pleased.

Even if it's an order from the imperial court, if he feels it's not right to do it, he won't do it. He'd rather give it to someone else than bother himself.

Such a mindset and state of mind is indeed unmatched by others.

"Governor Chen, I was also forced into this situation. It's already good enough that I've gained something from it."

Seeing Kong Qingque's reaction, Chen Shan didn't say anything more. He couldn't just risk his life to bring her over just because she had a favorable impression of him.

The forces involved behind this are still a problem that cannot be ignored.

Unless Chen Shan can change the entire Kong family, there's really no way.

"Alright, if Miss Kong wants to go, then go ahead."

Chen Shan waved his hand, not continuing to discuss these issues with Kong Qingque.

Instead, he left the Five Military Governor's Office directly.

Meanwhile, outside the Purple Immortal Pavilion, maids were already waiting. Seeing Chen Shan approaching, they quickly went to greet him and blocked his way.

Chen Shan raised an eyebrow as he looked at the maids of Zixian Tower.

What's this Purple Fairy up to now?

Chen Shan remembered that this woman was about to marry a prince, and now she was still trying to win him over?

"General Chen, the proprietress requests your presence."

Hearing the maid's words, Chen Shan did not refuse and immediately followed her upstairs.

Side room.

A table laden with food and wine, and Zi Xian's graceful figure, like a painting, truly lived up to her name as a fairy.

"This humble servant greets General Chen."

Zi Xian bowed, and her clear voice rang out.

Chen Shan looked her over and realized that this woman was indeed exceptional, completely different from someone like Chu Zhiyue.

"Miss Zixian, you're too kind."

"What brings you here today?"

Chen Shan sat down naturally and even started eating and drinking on his own, appearing very relaxed and without any formality.

Zi Xian was used to it; since Chen Shan entered the capital, most people knew about his personality.

"The general should know about my engagement to the prince."

"The reason I invited the general here today is for this very reason."

As Zi Xian spoke, she held the wine pot in her jade-like hand and filled it with wine for Chen Shan.

Her beautiful eyes remained fixed on Chen Shan.

This surprised Chen Shan.

"What does this have to do with me?"

"Does Miss Zixian intend for me to steal her away from her wedding?"

Chen Shan looked on with curiosity. He still didn't understand which prince this woman was marrying.

What should I do?

If you really knew, Chen Shan would have already made his move.

Just as Chen Shan was wondering, Zi Xian spoke again: "Of course it's related."

"I have long admired the general, but now that the court has arranged a marriage alliance, my original marriage has been called off. I am now rejected by others, and I hope the general will not hold a grudge."

As soon as Zi Xian finished speaking, Chen Shan immediately put down his chopsticks.

He looked at the other person with a surprised expression.

"So you're saying you were abandoned by the prince? Well, it makes sense. Between a Qing princess and a woman from the previous dynasty, it's easy to tell which is more important."

"So, Fairy Zi is betting everything on me?"

Having said that, Chen Shan didn't stand on ceremony.

The other party's identity was stated directly.

Upon hearing this, Zi Xian was stunned, and didn't even realize that the wine jug in her hand had spilled.

"General Chen...you, you are..."

Zi Xian stared at Chen Shan in disbelief. She clearly couldn't understand how he knew her background.

"Don't make a fuss, I have my own methods."

"If you want to pledge allegiance to me, you can't hide anything. You're not the only Purple Immortal among the Seven Kingdoms."

Chen Shan's words were clear and insightful, and Zi Xian sat down, falling into silence.

Chen Shan didn't urge her, but he hadn't expected that the marriage alliance would have so many consequences.

Even a powerful force like the Purple Immortal Pavilion was affected, and the original wedding was even ruined.

Logically speaking, this should have given Chen Shan a great opportunity to win over Zi Xian and bring her into his possession.

But there are too many secrets behind this that are unknown, and Chen Shan doesn't want to fall into a fire pit for the sake of roujiamo (Chinese hamburger).