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

Looking at Chen Shan's grinning face, Nan Tu Rou was speechless. This guy had only just arrived in the capital and had already caused trouble.

He's a total restless soul.

He said he was here for a break, but judging from the situation, it doesn't look like a break at all; he's just here to stir up trouble.

"Call me Princess."

"You just said a lot of people were looking for you today? Who else is looking for you?"

Nan Tu Rou stepped forward; her blood-red dress, combined with her beautiful face and figure, was truly stunning.

Chen Shan looked him up and down, secretly alarmed. It really is true that clothes make the man; after changing his attire, both his temperament and charm had changed significantly.

"Ninth Princess Huangfu Yueling, how did this woman learn about me?"

"Even if they had heard about the border incident, they wouldn't have come knocking on our door so quickly."

Chen Shan asked.

He was completely unfamiliar with Princess Huangfu Yueling, the Ninth Princess.

What is the other party's background, and what abilities do they have in this court?

Chen Shan was completely unaware.

"The Ninth Princess?"

Upon hearing this, Nan Tu Rou immediately understood.

"This woman is quite ambitious. She has been closely monitoring the military's movements. Someone like you, who has reached this level in just one year, would naturally attract her attention."

"But you don't need to worry about this. She's just making a fuss and won't do anything."

Upon hearing Nan Tu Rou's words, Chen Shan frowned.

According to Nan Tu Rou, Huangfu Yue Ling is just a troublemaker; in other words, she's all bark and no bite, and she won't cause any real trouble.

Moreover, judging from Nan Tu Rou's statement, she seems to have long been accustomed to Huangfu Yue Ling's actions.

"Why does this Ninth Princess sound a bit unreliable?"

Chen Shan was curious and immediately asked.

Upon hearing this, Nan Tu Rou helplessly spread her hands: "This person can rebel seven or eight times a year, but each time it's just like playing around."

"People in the capital are used to it."

When Nan Tu Rou mentioned it, Chen Shan was immediately stunned.

good guy?

Seven or eight rebellions a year?

How could he still be alive?

The Ninth Princess seems a bit off too.

There's something strange about this woman.

"With such a rebellion, how could the emperor spare her?"

Chen Shan pressed for an answer.

Nan Tu Rou curled her lip and said, "It's precisely because she rebelled that we're keeping her alive. Besides, she's a princess; we can't just kill her, can we?"

Nan Tu Rou's words left Chen Shan speechless.

The people in this capital city are truly eccentric, each one more so than the last.

Especially after getting to know him, Chen Shan realized that the border was a completely pure land.

"Let's go, my father wants to see you."

"Besides, since you hit someone from the Yu family, they will definitely make a big deal out of it."

As Nan Tu Rou spoke, she led Chen Shan toward the Prince's Mansion.

Within the imperial city.

Apart from the Six Ministries and other important government institutions, the remaining residences belonged to princes, nobles, and even first-rank officials.

Although it was much quieter than the inner city, it was still a symbol of power and status.

As the only king of the Xia Kingdom with a different surname, the status of King Nantu was self-evident.

The Southern Slaughter King's Mansion.

The mansion was grand; its main gate alone was several times the size of the main gate of Chen Shan's residence.

Not to mention that the materials used are all top-notch.

The guards at the entrance also looked ruthless and fierce.

He was clearly a seasoned veteran.

Of course, compared to the elite Trapped Camp, it's nothing.

"The Prince's mansion is really big."

Chen Shan sighed, realizing that the conditions brought by power and status were indeed very tempting.

Chen Shan worked tirelessly to achieve his goals and reached this position as quickly as possible, but he could only afford a courtyard in the outer city.

It looks only slightly better than the courtyards of ordinary people, and it can't even compare to the courtyards of wealthy merchants.

"Stop dawdling, my father is waiting."

Chen Shan kept looking around, as if he were on a picnic.

That sense of relaxation showed no sign of fear whatsoever.

This left Nan Tu Rou feeling helpless. She realized that status and position, which are important to ordinary people, had little effect on Chen Shan.

moment.

Prince's Mansion Auditorium.

As Chen Shan approached Nan Tu Rou, he immediately noticed a middle-aged man sitting in the hall. He was tall and well-proportioned, not the kind of burly man he usually was.

Moreover, this man was dressed in a blue and white robe, and although he was middle-aged, he still appeared handsome and dashing.

When he was young, Tie was a handsome man.

"Father, the person has arrived."

As Nan Tu Rou spoke, the middle-aged man's gaze also fell on Chen Shan.

Their eyes met, and Chen Shan immediately clasped his hands in greeting: "Greetings, Your Highness."

"I wonder what business Your Highness has with me?"

Chen Shan's directness surprised even the Southern King. At their first meeting, Chen Shan didn't seem like a soldier who had only been in the army for a year, much less a subordinate.

He had never seen this sense of relaxation in anyone else.

Even the current emperor wouldn't feel this way when facing him.

"Chen Shan, I won't beat around the bush."

"Under the Third Legion, the Deficit Battalion and the Trapped Battalion are indeed elite, but they are far from enough to serve as a foundation for exonerating the Xiao family."

"Rou'er once said that you are a smart person, and if you want me to help you, you need to show your sincerity."

King Nan Tu spoke slowly and deliberately.

His voice was steady and powerful.

His gaze remained calm, as if he were talking about something very ordinary.

Chen Shan realized that the Southern King clearly wanted him to pledge allegiance, and was deliberately bringing up Xiao Jia'e's matter.

Chen Shan chuckled lightly: "Actually, Your Highness misunderstands. I don't need any sincerity. As the only non-royal king in the Xia Kingdom with real power and military authority, it seems Your Highness has no choice, does he?"

"The civil officials wield considerable power, as evidenced by the Xiao family army. Does Your Highness believe they have no designs on the Prince's residence?"

"As for the current emperor, he's a complete fool. Does Your Highness still remember what happened in Wushan Prefecture?"

As always, Chen Shan spoke crisply and ruthlessly, without the slightest hesitation.

Even his evaluation of the emperor remained consistent.

Even though this is the imperial city, he has no qualms about it.

Chen Shan's audacity truly surprised the Southern Slaughter King.

So young, yet incredibly bold; moreover, this person doesn't seem arrogant at all, but rather confident.

Moreover, his view of power and status differs from that of ordinary people.

"So you think you don't need my protection?"

King Nan Tu looked at Chen Shan with great interest.

This guy is definitely a bit different.

"unnecessary."

"Actually, on the contrary, whether or not the Prince's Mansion helps me is of little significance."

"The Xiao family is gone. I was just trying to avenge my wife. Your Highness should know the simplest way to get revenge: just kill the people who deserve it."

"Therefore, the relationship between Your Highness and me is merely one of cooperation, neither of us being indispensable."

Chen Shan made his meaning clear: cooperation is cooperation, and he was not one of your subordinates.

They will certainly not put you in charge.