Transmigrating into a book, seducing him to rise to power

Jun Zechen took the initiative to ask his father, the emperor, for permission to personally lead troops to the frontier.

In his previous life, the barbarians launched an attack, and his father sent him to the borderlands as a test and a trial.

The barbarian tribes, in order to seize the land beyond the Great Wall that could be used to grow crops, attempted to invade the kingdom, because they needed the kingdom's land to feed their people.

However, as the crown prince of Jun Kingdom, Jun Zechen believed that not an inch of Jun Kingdom's land could be violated or yielded.

Because the land of the king's kingdom also nurtures every citizen of the king's kingdom.

Beyond the Great Wall.

Yellow dust filled the air, the wind howled, and the sound of the wind was mournful and plaintive.

Jun Zechen had meticulously planned and prepared for the worst several months in advance.

Finally, when the barbarians launched their first invasion, his plan came into play. The army of the monarchy swept through the enemy lines with unstoppable momentum, driving the barbarians back into their heartland with almost no effort.

The barbarians will not invade again anytime soon.

Throughout his life, Jun Zechen deliberately and cleverly avoided several opportunities to meet Ling Yue.

He didn't want to meet her, and he hoped that Ling Yue, who hadn't met him, could live a better life elsewhere.

One day, Jun Zechen, dressed in simple and plain clothes, rode his horse alone, preparing to observe the terrain and topography of the barbarian tribes approaching the Jun Kingdom.

There are many reasons why the Jun Kingdom has not been able to completely subdue the barbarians.

One reason is that the region inhabited by barbarians is extremely resource-scarce and the land is barren. Even if they were brought under the control of the monarchy, it would only increase the monarchy's burden and pressure in the short term.

Another reason is that barbarians have always been uncivilized and difficult to tame.

In a region where resources are extremely scarce and the land is barren, they can even eat raw animal meat. Such barbaric behavior is incompatible with the etiquette and culture of the monarchy and is truly difficult to reconcile.

Therefore, the army of the monarchy has always been stationed in the border regions year-round, never daring to slacken its efforts, because it is unknown when the barbarians might suddenly launch an attack.

In his previous life, Jun Zechen resolved the barbarian problem several years after he had conquered the four kingdoms.

At that time, Junze City directly adopted the hard-line approach of military suppression and implemented authoritarian rule.

Barbarians are unreasonable; they only temporarily obey when their lives are truly threatened.

However, at present, the military strength of the kingdom is still insufficient and obviously cannot fully support such a large-scale military deployment.

Moreover, neighboring countries such as Canglang and Yuehui are also watching closely, ready to make a move.

Jun Zechen could only plan each step of his strategy with extreme caution.

In his view, the barbarians, though brave, were not very intelligent.

If we could directly block their path to attack the monarchy, that would be the best approach.

Jun Zechen rode atop a tall, sturdy horse, his posture upright as a pine tree, his eyes piercing as he carefully surveyed this vast, desolate land.

Yesterday, the army of the Jun Kingdom successfully repelled the barbarians here, and the landscape appears extremely desolate and bleak.

The ground was littered with broken walls and ruins belonging to the barbarians, a scene of utter desolation.

The corpses of the soldiers of the Jun Kingdom would be taken back by their surviving comrades.

They were all heroes who fought and bled for their country, and their dedication and sacrifice deserve respect.

Jun Zechen had a preliminary idea in mind, then gently pulled the reins, turned the horse around, and prepared to return to the military tent.

Unexpectedly, at a corner, he bumped into Ling Yue head-on.

Jun Zechen was startled and quickly pulled hard on the reins. The horse neighed and raised its front legs high, waving them in the air.

Ling Yue, also riding a horse, raised her eyebrows and widened her eyes, angrily saying, "What's wrong with you? You almost bumped into me!"

Jun Zechen and Ling Yue collided suddenly at a narrow corner, so Jun Zechen had not noticed her at all before that.

Fortunately, he wasn't riding very fast, which allowed him to react instantly and quickly rein in his horse.

Jun Zechen's face was expressionless, his deep, pool-like eyes coldly watching her.

When Ling Yue met his gaze, she was momentarily flustered.

Was I a bit too fierce just now?

Is he angry?

"Get out of the way."

Jun Zechen parted his thin lips slightly and coldly uttered two words, his voice seemingly carrying frost.

Ling Yue's body stiffened abruptly, and she instinctively turned her horse to the side to make way for Jun Zechen.

Jun Zechen kept his eyes straight ahead, gently squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs, and the horse walked straight past Ling Yue.

Then, Ling Yue seemed to have mustered her courage and shouted at his back, "You almost bumped into me just now, why were you being so fierce! As a man, shouldn't you apologize?"

Ling Yue went to great lengths today to learn from her father that the Crown Prince was here.

She didn't want to just let the Crown Prince slip by.

Every time the Crown Prince came to the border to lead troops, his father would praise him highly upon his return, calling him a young hero.

Ling Yue was curious and naturally wanted to meet him.

Perhaps because she grew up in the capital, Ling Yue's aesthetic sense has always leaned towards the gentle and refined gentlemen of the capital.

The men from beyond the Great Wall are known for their unrestrained and bold nature, and most of them have a rugged and imposing appearance.

Ling Yue had never been interested in any man from beyond the Great Wall, but her father said that she was getting old enough to get married and that he would start looking for suitable partners for her.

Ling Yue didn't know why, but she was extremely unwilling.

With such mixed feelings, Ling Yue made up her mind to meet the Crown Prince who came from the capital.

Upon hearing this, Jun Zechen turned his horse around, and the steed spun around on the spot.

He narrowed his eyes slightly. "You don't recognize me?"

His tone was accusatory and authoritative. The reason he revealed his identity directly was that he hoped Ling Yue would back down and not have any more inappropriate thoughts.

Upon hearing his self-identification, Ling Yue couldn't help but know his true identity.

"Are you the Crown Prince?"

"I do not like any woman getting close to me. Do not have any further thoughts about me."

Jun Zechen's eyes revealed indifference and aloofness as he spoke bluntly, without the slightest hint of politeness or tact.

Regardless of whether his encounter with Ling Yue was a coincidence, Jun Zechen had to nip any potential problems in the bud.

His expression was cold and aloof, like an iceberg, making him unapproachable.

Ling Yue's expression was rather unpleasant.

"Even if Your Highness is of noble status, you shouldn't say such hurtful things, especially since today's events were just a coincidence."

Ling Yue lowered her head and spoke softly, her voice filled with grievance and resentment, her hands gripping the reins tightly.

"From now on, if you see me, give me a wide berth."

Jun Zechen left those words expressionlessly, not even glancing at Ling Yue again, and resolutely turned away.

He squeezed the horse's flanks with his legs, and the horse reared up and galloped away.

Ling Yue stared blankly at his receding figure, his tall and straight posture fading into the distance in the afterglow of the setting sun.

A hint of confusion and disappointment flickered in her eyes as she murmured to herself, "I just don't feel like it should be like this..."

A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, adding to her sense of loneliness.

-

Beijing.

The annual Flower Festival has arrived once again, with a gentle spring breeze and flowers in full bloom.

This year, Chu Yinxue wrote a letter to the Su family early on the Flower Festival, expressing her wish to go out with Su Jingyao on the day of the festival.

Upon receiving the letter, Su Jingyao naturally agreed without hesitation.

The two women, dressed in gorgeous and dazzling clothes, walked along the bustling street.

Shops lined both sides of the street, and shouts and laughter rose and fell.

They ate and strolled along the way, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

The two then stepped into an exquisitely decorated jewelry store.

Su Jingyao strolled around the store casually, not really interested in these ordinary pieces of jewelry. After all, Jun Zechen had already cultivated her extremely discerning taste.

Chu Yinxue, however, was very interested, her eyes sparkling, and she began to carefully select items.

The shopkeeper, with his sharp eyes, noticed the two women's expensive clothes and knew they must be young ladies from prestigious families. He quickly greeted them with a beaming smile.

"What kind of jewelry do you two ladies prefer? Shall I show you around? Our shop has jewelry on the second floor in addition to the first floor, which is even more exquisite and luxurious."

As the shopkeeper spoke, he bowed slightly, gesturing for the innkeeper to proceed.

Upon hearing that there were even better jewelry pieces upstairs, Chu Yinxue immediately became interested and turned to ask Su Jingyao for her opinion.

Su Jingyao nodded and smiled slightly, indicating her agreement.

Upon receiving Su Jingyao's response, Chu Yinxue excitedly grabbed her hand and eagerly headed upstairs.

Su Jingyao stepped onto the second floor and casually looked around.

The jewelry on the second floor, whether bracelets, earrings, or headdresses, is indeed more exquisite and unique, and the craftsmanship is also more superb.

Chu Yinxue wandered around the second floor for a while and was soon attracted by a sky-blue jade bracelet.

The bracelet was a clear, cloudless sky, and it complemented her blue dress perfectly.

"Yaoyao, I like this."

Chu Yinxue took the bracelet in her hand and ran happily to Su Jingyao to show it off.

"Hmm, not bad, it looks pretty good."

Overjoyed to receive her affirmation, Chu Yinxue turned to the shopkeeper beside her and asked, "Shopkeeper, how much is this?"

"Miss has excellent taste. This blue jadeite is of extremely high quality and crafted by a contemporary master. It is one of the top bracelets in our store. 800 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper said with a smile, a hint of smugness in his eyes.

Chu Yinxue was quite happy to hear the shopkeeper's praise.

However, when she heard the price was 800 taels of silver, her smile froze on her face, and her cherry-like lips parted slightly.

As a sheltered young lady, her monthly allowance was only twenty taels of silver. Even with the silver she saved from holidays, she could afford 800 taels if she gritted her teeth. However, after buying this bracelet, her savings would be almost gone, and she would become penniless.

Chu Yinxue's thoughts were written all over her face. Su Jingyao could tell at a glance that she was short of money, and gave Miaoyun beside her a wink.

Miaoyun understood immediately, stepped forward, and said to the shopkeeper with a smile, "Boss, I'll go with you to pay."

The shopkeeper, who had initially thought the deal was going to fall through when he saw Chu Yinxue's expression freeze as she wore blue, was overjoyed when he heard Miaoyun's words.

He repeatedly said, "Okay, okay, okay, come with me."

Chu Yinxue's cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes held a hint of embarrassment as she looked at Su Jingyao with some shyness.

She stammered, "I won't buy this bracelet. It's too expensive. Even if you buy it for me, I still can't afford to pay you back."

"This bracelet is a gift from me for you, as a present for the Flower Festival."

Su Jingyao's eyes held a gentle smile.

I never expected to see this arrogant young lady in such an embarrassed state today.

"real?"

Su Jingyao nodded, then walked up to her, took the bracelet from her hand, and personally put it on her wrist.

"She's beautiful, and she suits you perfectly."

Su Jingyao exuded a faint fragrance, like orchids and musk. Chu Yinxue couldn't help but move closer to her, her nose twitching slightly.

Curious, she asked, "Yaoyao, why do you smell so good?"

"Smells good?"

Su Jingyao smiled and looked at Chu Yinxue.

Chu Yinxue nodded hastily, then boldly opened her arms to hug Su Jingyao and rested her head on her shoulder.

She said coquettishly, "You're so beautiful, so fragrant, and it feels so comfortable to hold you."

"Okay, let go."

A hint of helplessness flashed across Su Jingyao's face. She didn't seem to care much about Chu Yinxue's girlishly enthusiastic expression of affection, and gently nudged Chu Yinxue.

Just as Chu Yinxue was acting coquettishly towards Su Jingyao, footsteps came from the doorway, and then a woman dressed in a very high-profile manner walked in.

She wore a gorgeous brocade dress with intricate embroidery on the hem, and adorned her head with pearls and jade, making her look incredibly noble.

The woman had a hint of arrogance on her face and looked to be about the same age as them.

"The shopkeeper just said that you bought the blue jade that I, the princess, had my eye on?" The woman stared at Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue with hostility.