How did he end up in the military?

"I heard that he wrote a letter to His Majesty, saying that he had done many foolish things recently and asked to atone for his crimes by going to the southern border to kill the enemy." Shen Jingchuan stood next to his sister.

Xiao Zhongxuan, acting as a guard, stood at the back and watched the Crown Prince's triumphant demeanor, a smile playing on his lips.

Chen Zhiyi sneered.

With Song Yuxiu's physique, killing enemies? It's laughable.

He probably followed the Crown Prince to collect military merits.

Song Yuxiu also noticed Shen Zhiyi at this moment. Shameless as ever, seemingly forgetting what he had done, he shamelessly ran over, "Zhiyi..."

The next second, Shen Jingchuan stood in front of him, "Young Master Song! Be careful with your words and actions. You can't call Zhiyi that."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Song Yuxiu's face, and he changed his words, "Miss Chen, did you come to see me off?"

The fallen branches seemed helpless:

How come I never noticed before? He's not only shameless, he's also shameless.

She ignored him and didn't even say a word. He continued, "I'm going to make a name for myself this time, and I'll come back to ask for your forgiveness after I've achieved something great on my own."

"Even without the Marquis's help, I can still give you happiness."

Shen Zhiyi thought he was mentally ill.

As Song Yuxiu spoke, his gaze shifted, and when he saw Xiao Zhongxuan, his expression turned ugly again. "Didn't you leave?"

"Zhiyi, this man is no good. He's cunning and has ill intentions towards you." Song Yuxiu was a little anxious, worried that someone might raid their home while he was on the front lines.

"So what?" Shen Jingchuan sneered. "Young Master Song, by what right do you speak like this?"

"I……"

"Who my sister associates with is none of your business."

“Young Master, I don’t mean to interfere with him, but this man’s background is unknown and he’s full of scheming. You mustn’t be fooled by him.”

“It seems that Prince Song has a deep misunderstanding about me. If you really can’t tolerate me, I can leave.” Xiao Zhongxuan lowered his head slightly.

Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips and looked at Xiao Zhongxuan in surprise:

you……

Why is it already installed?!

Song Yuxiu gritted his teeth: "Then why don't you hurry up and leave!"

"When did it become your place to make decisions about our Duke's mansion's affairs!" Shen Jingchuan sneered. "Young Master Song, the troops are about to depart, why aren't you leaving yet!"

Song Yuxiu gritted his teeth in annoyance and looked at Shen Zhiyi, "Miss Shen, wait for me, you must wait for me!"

You're out of your mind!

Although Shen Jingchuan defended Xiao Zhongxuan, after the troops set off, he turned to look at him again and said, "Shen Yiyi, where did you find this person? I never noticed before that he had such an affected side."

Xiao Zhongxuan's lips twitched.

affected and pretentious?

It doesn't matter, as long as it infuriates that idiot Song Yuxiu.

I don't know who gave him the confidence to think that Shen Zhiyi was willing to wait for him.

However, Song Yuxiu's appearance in the military corps was also unexpected for him.

After seeing him off, Shen Zhiyi went to the temple to pray for the Crown Prince's triumphant return.

Eager to make a name for himself, the Crown Prince traveled day and night and arrived in the southern border region in just a few days. Victories were reported back to the capital, and the Crown Prince was almost invincible. His Majesty was pleased and said that a victory banquet would be held for him upon his return to the capital.

It seems that the deputy general who betrayed the country has been dealt with by Zhou Xuance.

The barbarians were being driven back in defeat, and victory seemed assured.

Shen Zhiyi has been counting down the days, hoping her parents will return to Beijing.

Xiao Zhongxuan spent almost all his time with her, staying at home and refusing visitors. Occasionally, he would disguise himself and go out for a trip, and his life was quite comfortable and pleasant.

The Third Prince had visited several times, inviting her to go out, but Shen Zhiyi declined each time, citing the hot weather and feeling unwell.

When news of the Crown Prince's victory reached the court, he, as the heir apparent, was now riding high on his success. Even the Third Prince had to avoid his wrath, and the political landscape in the court quietly shifted.

——

That day, Shen Jingchuan was on leave and planned to take Shen Zhiyi horseback riding in the countryside, but he received a notice at the last minute and was summoned to the palace.

When he returned, he looked grave and ordered his men to pack his luggage.

"Brother, what's wrong with you...?"

"On his way back to the capital, the Crown Prince was ambushed. His deputy general betrayed him, and the Crown Prince was wounded. His Majesty ordered me to go and meet him."

Shen Zhiyi looked on in astonishment, "The deputy general has betrayed us?"

“I have to leave immediately. You stay home and behave yourself,” Shen Jingchuan said, glancing at Xiao Zhongxuan. “Take good care of my sister.”

wrong!

This shouldn't be the case.

She had already told Zhou Xuance that the deputy general was problematic. Did he not deal with this person?

In the past life, it was because of this deputy general's betrayal that the war was lost. But in this life, the war was won, but the crown prince got into trouble.

Which part of the process went wrong?

Or perhaps, some aspects of history are simply unchangeable!

Shen Zhiyi reviewed many things that happened after her rebirth, and the problem still lay with the Regent.

But in his previous life, he died young and lived a secluded life, so there was no way to know anything about him.

"Who are you thinking about?" Xiao Zhongxuan asked when he saw her lost in thought.

"The Regent".

A strange light flashed in Xiao Zhongxuan's eyes, "Why are you thinking about him?"

"I hope he lives to be a hundred years old."

"..."

**

Soon, the crown prince returned to the capital.

The palace was surrounded like an iron barrel, and not a single message could be leaked out. Only the palace eunuchs entered the Duke's mansion and summoned the physician from the Zhai family to the palace.

Shen Zhiyi barely slept that night. As dawn broke, her elder brother and the Zhai family physician returned to the mansion together.

"Brother? Is the Crown Prince seriously injured?" Shen Zhiyi asked.

Shen Jingchuan nodded. "Aside from some scratches, he was shot in the left arm and chest with an arrow, which hit vital organs. Uncle Zhai has experience in military medicine, so we asked him to go and take a look to see if there is a better way. The arrow has been removed, but it was poisoned."

Shen Zhiyi was alarmed. "What kind of poison?"

"Gu poison".

"..."

"It is said that the same kind of poison was used on the Regent."

Even the Regent hasn't completely cleared the toxins from his body, so what about the Crown Prince...?

The odds are against them!

Everything was now completely beyond her expectations. Shen Zhiyi murmured, "It shouldn't be like this. Why did it turn out like this?"

"Has the traitorous deputy been captured?" Shen Zhiyi asked.

"Yes, the Dali Temple is interrogating them."

The matter of the Crown Prince was kept completely secret in the palace; to the outside world, it was only said to be a common injury.

After all, if the Crown Prince and the Regent were to encounter the same thing, the news could easily shake the foundations of the state. Therefore, the victory celebration banquet was still held as scheduled.

This battle was a great victory, and Song Yuxiu was naturally rewarded.

It is said that even the ailing regent would attend.

The victory celebration banquet quickly became a grand event in the palace.