"You speak as if Miss Gao has already met the newly returned Prince Zhan. Tell me, what does the Prince Zhan look like? You're probably thinking of marrying him, aren't you?" Hong Xinyue set a trap for Gao Youlan. The fact that they had met as soon as the Prince Zhan returned to the capital was self-evident.

If we could marry that bitch Gao Youlan off to the powerful and muscular War King so he could torment her every day, let's see how arrogant she'll be then.

Hong Xinyue covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled, "It's not a big deal for a young girl to have feelings for someone."

Gao Youlan rolled her eyes and looked at her like she was an idiot. "The King of War has been away from the capital for ten years to guard the border. How could a young lady like me possibly see him?"

As for whether or not they want to marry the War King, ask those young women who, though secluded in their chambers, understand and appreciate the hardships and difficulties faced by the soldiers guarding the frontier.

“You call yourself a young girl in love? How dare you, an unmarried girl, say such a thing? I wonder what kind of love you’re even in love with?” Gao Youlan retorted without backing down.

Gao Youlan's gaze swept over Jiang Wei's face. Her willow-leaf eyebrows and doe-like eyes were clean and lively, and her small face was fair and delicate. She was a beauty.

She looked at Jiang Wei with burning eyes and said, "This girl is so beautiful. I think a man as heroic and extraordinary as the War King should marry a wife like her. Girl, if the War King came to ask you for marriage, would you be willing?"

Jiang Wei: "..." She had only watched the show for a short while, how did the flames start burning her?

Seeing that Jiang Wei remained silent, Hong Xinyue said smugly, "Not speaking means she's unwilling. Who doesn't want to find a suitable husband? Who would want to marry someone who kills without hesitation and is cruel and tyrannical?"

Although Jiang Wei was unwilling to cause unnecessary trouble, she could not bear to see those who risked their lives for the country and died on the battlefield being trampled on like this.

If even a dignified prince like Hong Xinyue doesn't take them seriously, then surely those soldiers who spend their lives guarding the harsh borderlands and never experience the prosperity of the capital must be as worthless as grass in her eyes.

Does Hong Xinyue think that the prosperity of the Great Xiao Kingdom is entirely due to her father, the prime minister?

Without those soldiers who endured hardship and toil to guard the border, what would the Hong family be?

Jiang Wei glanced at Gao Youlan. Although they weren't close in their previous life, Gao Youlan had spoken up for her out of kindness.

She gave Gao Youlan an extremely sweet smile.

Just when everyone thought Jiang Wei wouldn't speak, Jiang Wei said, "None of us have ever seen what the War King looks like, but his bravery and extraordinary martial prowess have been widely known for a long time."

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he's the most desirable husband in the world. After all, he's a true man who protects his country; even a celestial maiden would marry such a man. I'm just a mortal woman, but if the War King is willing to marry me, I certainly am."

A man in brocade robes in the distance nudged Xiao Zhan with his shoulder and laughed, "I didn't expect there would still be people in the capital who don't mind your age. You still have someone who wants you."

Xiao Zhan felt delighted, a barely perceptible smile appearing in his eyes, but he ignored him.

Jiang Wei finished speaking in one breath, blushing slightly. Having lived two lives, she was quite bold today, daring to confess her feelings to a man in public.

I'm afraid that from today onwards, the entire social circle of wealthy women will be spreading rumors that she's trying to climb the social ladder.

Forget it, forget it anyway. Her reputation is already bad and she doesn't plan to get married. Even if she doesn't say anything today, people will think that she is ashamed of herself and knows that she is not good enough for the War King.

Gao Youlan looked at Jiang Wei with admiration, "This young lady has good taste, unlike some people who think they're extraordinary but are actually nothing."

Hong Xinyue's nails dug into her flesh. Apart from that bitch Gao Youlan, no one had ever dared to embarrass her to her face. Today, another one had done so.

She snorted angrily, "You talk as if you've already met them." Then she suddenly realized, "You haven't actually met them, have you?"

Gao Youlan rolled her eyes at the fool, "We would like to, but our family doesn't have the same power as the Prime Minister's mansion. They have to clear the way just to go out and offer incense. It would be convenient to meet someone in secret. On the contrary, with everyone watching, we don't even have the chance to admire the War King's demeanor."

Hong Xinyue spoke haughtily, "I am the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister. The ceremonial road is to prevent outsiders from interfering, unlike you who are obsessed with men all day long." She really dared to use any vulgar language on others.

As if she had found a loophole in her words, Hong Xinyue smiled meaningfully, "So you want to see him?"

Gao Youlan was not annoyed. She had always looked down on Hong Xinyue's arrogance. She stepped forward and said, "As the God of War of my Great Xiao Kingdom, I naturally want to see your beauty. Unlike some people who are pretentious, have no merits and no ambition, and are arrogant and think they are the darlings of heaven who look down on everyone."

"Who are you talking about!" Hong Xinyue could no longer control her emotions and pushed Gao Youlan. Gao Youlan stumbled back two steps, and Jiang Wei caught her so she wouldn't fall to the ground.

Gao Youlan bumped into Jiang Wei, and Xiao Zhan's heart tightened.

Gao Youlan regained her footing, "Whoever you're talking about, knows, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten so angry and pushed me."

“Someone like you, let alone a war king guarding the border, you’re not worthy of being a soldier guarding the border at all.” Gao Youlan stretched out her hands in front of Hong Xinyue, then withdrew them after a moment’s thought.

"You can go home and wait today! Prime Minister Hong has failed to properly educate his daughter and injured someone in public. Tomorrow I will have my father report him to the Emperor."

Gao Youlan walked past Hong Xinyue and stepped on the back of her foot.

Then he turned back and pulled Jiang Wei along, saying, "This young lady is quite pleasing to the eye. Let's play together today."

As he passed Hong Xinyue, he kicked her again, saying, "Ouch, you're blocking my way."

Hong Xinyue was furious. "Gao Youlan...you're asking for it!"

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