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

Chen Shan did not deny it, after all, to be precise, he could not directly explain this as something given by the system.

Xu Sijing was engrossed in reading, and the different knowledge covered in the different textbooks greatly broadened her mind and opened her eyes.

As a woman, her achievement of becoming a great Confucian scholar already made her a typical example of unorthodoxy among many people, and in terms of thought, she was not as pedantic as those people.

Therefore, Xu Sijing has a relatively strong ability to accept things.

After making these arrangements, Chen Shan left the mansion and headed towards the Five Military Commands' Office.

As for what kind of changes those books would bring, Chen Shan was actually quite looking forward to it.

Although he did not intend to interfere and planned to let it develop naturally, it was, after all, beyond the Confucianism of this place and had a completely different meaning.

To what extent it can influence people is something Chen Shan is unsure about.

Fortunately, these uncertainties weren't that important to Chen Shan.

The Five Military Commands Office.

Chen Shan came over as usual, which meant he was actually going to work.

Although the Five Military Commissions don't have much to worry about right now, they are still receiving a salary.

Chen Shan still needs to put on a show.

"You're here so early today?"

"What? Didn't you have a proper intimate moment with your fairy maiden?"

Chen Shan had barely stepped inside and hadn't even settled in when a sarcastic voice suddenly rang out.

Chen Shan looked up and saw Nan Tu Rou with a resentful expression and dissatisfaction in her eyes.

Chen Shan was stunned when he saw Nan Tu Rou's appearance.

"How did the princess know about Zixian's affairs?"

Chen Shan was curious.

Nan Tu Rou immediately snorted coldly and then sat down.

"You're the Left Commander-in-Chief now, do you really think nobody notices your every move?"

"Besides, the Purple Fairy Pavilion is no ordinary place. Countless people have spent thousands of gold coins just to catch a glimpse of the Purple Fairy's beauty, but to no avail."

"I really didn't expect that after you've been in the capital for a while, you've taken people away like this."

Nan Tu Rou spoke very frankly, but every word sounded like a complaint or a grumble.

Seeing Nan Tu Rou's expression, Chen Shan secretly sized her up before smiling and saying, "Well, she needs my help, I can't just ignore it, can I?"

"Besides, there are already a lot of people in my family, so one more won't make a difference."

"Would the princess like to join in the fun too?"

"If there were more people, I could even set up a card game for you guys."

Chen Shan asked with a grin, and as soon as he said that, Nan Tu Rou's face immediately showed a hint of anger.

"You, you shameless person!"

"What kind of status do you think I have that you would want me to be your concubine?"

Nan Tu Rou stared coldly into him, her eyes filled with anger, and her tone was tinged with resentment.

Chen Shan helplessly spread his hands: "You know perfectly well that I don't distinguish between primary and secondary wives and concubines here."

"I don't have any of your dogmatic constraints, like the hierarchy or the distinction between master and servant."

"Besides, your father is sitting right there, a prince. I wouldn't dare to do anything reckless."

Chen Shan's half-joking words also revealed his true thoughts.

After all, this is the biggest barrier between the two.

That's the most troublesome part.

Upon hearing Chen Shan's words, Nan Tu Rou immediately turned her head away: "This princess has no interest in paying attention to you."

"I just want you to remember the important thing."

Nan Tu Rou spoke with a serious expression, but she still felt a sense of disappointment.

"Alright, alright, I took Zi Xian in not simply because I was greedy for money and lustful. You should know something about places like Zi Xian Lou."

"If I want to overturn the verdict, I'll need some influence to deal with these big shots in the capital, won't I?"

"After all, the Prince's Mansion won't side with me."

Chen Shan's words were very direct, leaving Nan Tu Rou with no way to refute them.

It seems that Chen Shan has a close relationship with the Prince's Mansion, but that's about it.

If it really comes down to the evil deeds of the Xiao family, the Prince's Mansion will not take sides, a fact that both sides have known from the beginning.

"In short, there is a consensus on the issue of civil officials having control over the military. Don't let your hobby hold you back."

Nan Tu Rou said.

Chen Shan was also quite helpless.

What do you mean by "this little hobby"? Isn't this just cricket fighting in front of you?

"The Prime Minister's birthday banquet is just around the corner. Now that you've received an invitation, how do you plan to attend?"

"Although he was the one behind the scenes manipulating the Xiao family's affairs, it's not something that can be brought into the open."

"Besides, my father also said that the prime minister's power is not just what it seems on the surface."

Nan Tu Rou said.

When the prime minister was mentioned, Chen Shan seemed to be deep in thought.

"Princess, what kind of person is the Second Prince?"

Chen Shan's sudden question, and his direct gaze fixed on the Second Prince, caught Nan Tu Rou somewhat off guard.

"Second Prince, why did you suddenly think of asking about this person?"

Nan Tu Rou didn't quite understand.

Chen Shan said directly, "Zi Xian's original engagement was with the Second Prince, as you should know, but the engagement was called off because of the Qing Dynasty's marriage alliance."

"Since this marriage alliance was orchestrated by the prime minister, it's hard not to link the two of them together."

"Moreover, as far as I know, the prime minister had a daughter whom he was grooming to marry a prince from the very beginning."

Nan Tu Rou was surprised when Chen Shan finished speaking. She hadn't expected Chen Shan to know so much.

It seems that Chen Shan has been secretly investigating a lot since arriving in the capital.

This surprised Nan Tu Rou.

"Are you saying that the Prime Minister is colluding with the Second Prince? And that a prince was involved in the Xiao family's affairs, specifically this Second Prince?"

Chen Shan nodded; based on his current understanding, he could agree with that assessment.

Chen Shan knew far too little about this second prince.

I don't know much about it.

That's why I came here specifically to ask.

"This shouldn't be happening, right?"

"This second prince rarely appears in the capital, so he shouldn't have much time to contact the prime minister."

"Even matters like marriage are basically arranged by the royal family. At least I haven't heard the second prince express any opinion on these matters."

Chen Shan was even more surprised when Nan Tu Rou finished speaking.

Clearly, they hadn't expected the second prince to be in this situation.

"You said that the Second Prince rarely appears in the capital, but the princesses and the like are all in the capital. They haven't even been granted the title of king, and the emperor won't let them out of his control."

"Why is this second prince so different from everyone else?"

Chen Shan thought he knew enough about the royal family.

But now it seems that this is not the case.

There are still many secrets he doesn't know.

"That's true for most of them, except for the princes and princesses who are already married or have started families in the story. The second prince actually left the capital many years ago."

"Therefore, even my father believed that there was no one in the court who was related to the Second Prince."