Jiang Tian's attention was drawn to this, and she asked Zhao Jing, "You are you, and I am me. Is there something wrong with them? They're asking you to marry them. Are you some kind of elder to me?"

Zhao Jing's expression was not good: "They just want to reduce the harm to you by asking for my consent. After all, in their eyes, I will definitely be very dissatisfied with you because you cheated on me, and may even endanger your life."

“But you didn’t. I know better than anyone that the general is a gentleman. Don’t belittle yourself. If it weren’t for you protecting me, I might be a corpse right now. I am extremely grateful to you.”

Zhao Jing, having had enough of Jiang Tian's sarcastic remarks, said coldly, "Enough. What are you really thinking? If you really want to marry one of them, you should make plans soon. They both have bright futures ahead of them, and many officials want to marry their daughters to them to strengthen their ties of interest."

Jiang Tian said lazily, "Why should I marry just one? Can't I have both?"

Zhao Jing's expression changed. He stared intently at Jiang Tian, ​​as if trying to discern whether the woman was joking or serious.

Jiang Tian smiled casually: "You don't need to look at me, I was just joking. I was lying with those two back then because I was driven to the brink and had no other choice. Now that I'm living a peaceful and stable life, why should I get involved with people like that?"

"Their physical strength is good, but I can't make trouble for myself, otherwise it will only get more and more annoying. I've known this for a long time."

Zhao Jing's expression turned very strange when he heard Jiang Tian praising the other men's stamina.

After hearing what she said, he looked at Jiang Tian with an even more peculiar gaze.

This woman's words are incredibly audacious; how could she say such a thing?

How does she view matters between men and women?

However, the two had no relationship anymore and were just complete strangers, so he had no right to interfere.

Zhao Jing took a deep breath, reminding himself not to let Jiang Tian sway his emotions.

This woman seems to really enjoy seeing others' hearts flutter for her; he won't let her have her way.

"Alright, since you don't want to live with them, I'll refuse on your behalf."

"No need. Let them tell me their own story. Have you told them that we've already divorced?"

Zhao Jing was a little surprised; he hadn't expected Jiang Tian to have guessed it.

"In that case, they can just come to me directly if they need anything, without having to go through you. Our relationship has been completely severed long ago, and there's no need to involve you any further. I've already troubled you enough."

Zhao Jing didn't believe a single word of his seemingly righteous words.

“This is the General’s mansion. If you openly associate with men outside the family, even I can’t protect you. The Emperor is a petty and narrow-minded man. He values ​​a woman’s chastity highly. You’d better not play with fire.”

“Of course I know, otherwise why would the Third Prince’s Consort have set herself on fire when she could have been rewarded for her merits? But can’t the General protect me? I’m all alone in this courtyard, with no one to play with, and I’m so bored. With these two visiting me, maybe I’ll feel a little better.”

Jiang Tian said slowly and deliberately.

Zhao Jing was so angry at Jiang Tian that he almost laughed.

Does this woman really think he knows nothing?

What you can hide from the emperor may not necessarily be hidden from him.

It's true that the prince's residence was burned to ashes, but who exactly died in the fire is uncertain.

Zhao Jing knew perfectly well that the Third Prince's wife and that child would never have a legitimate identity to participate in the struggle for the throne, which is why he did not pursue the matter too much.

As for Jiang Tianqiu's matter, Zhao Jing pretended not to have heard of it.

Just as he was about to say something, someone outside whispered, "General, the dishes have all been served."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Tian became interested: "I want to try your food."

She went to eat by herself, and Zhao Jing stared at her back, increasingly convinced that this woman was rebellious and bold.

But when he thought of her dogmatic advice to him to do good, he found the woman quite boring.

The meal passed uneventfully, and Jiang Tian seemed to no longer regard Zhao Jing as her husband.

Zhao Jing vaguely remembered that she had a very small appetite and could not even finish half a bowl of rice, but now she had added two bowls of rice and wanted to add a third bowl.

Jiang Tian winked at him: "This rice is quite delicious, General, please eat more."

Zhao Jing lowered his eyes and did not respond to her.

The atmosphere between the couple was extremely strange, and the servants didn't even dare to lift their heads.

After being reprimanded, Jiang Tian's maids and servants became much more obedient and at least dared not treat Zhao Jing with disdain.

After the meal was finished and the food was cleared away, Zhao Jing returned to the inner room and asked Jiang Tian, ​​"Where should I sleep?"

The two of them had discussed it beforehand. Since they were husband and wife, they could not remain separated indefinitely. Otherwise, the emperor would suspect that Zhao Jing was outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant and would be dissatisfied with his decision.

And those beauties would also gather together to cause trouble because Jiang Tian was out of favor.

So Zhao Jing will be sleeping here tonight.

But when he looked around, he realized that Jiang Tian hadn't prepared a place for him to sleep at all.

Jiang Tian yawned and asked Zhao Jing, "General, do you sleep on the ground when you are on the march?"

Zhao Jing's face darkened: "You mean you want me to sleep on the floor?"

"What's the big deal about the ground? Go take a look. There should be a few blankets in the cabinet over there. I'm tired after a long day, I'm going to sleep now."

Jiang Tian greeted Zhao Jing, then turned her back and fell asleep, completely ignoring him.

Zhao Jing increasingly felt that this woman made it impossible for him to calm down.

He felt no emotion whatsoever when facing other women.

But this woman is the only one who can make him angry.

After a while, he took the quilt out of the closet and went to sleep on the spot.

Zhao Jing ended up sleeping with Jiang Tian again.

When this news came out, the beauties went crazy.

It's infuriating! Didn't the lady say she was menstruating? Yet the general still insisted on staying in her courtyard!

The emperor also quickly received the news.

He specifically called Zhao Jing over to ask what had happened.

Zhao Jing lowered his head, displaying an attitude of utmost loyalty: "Everyone in the world knows that she is the Lady Zhao you have acknowledged. If I continue to treat her coldly, others will think that your decrees have been neglected, and thus they will disrespect you. Such a thing must not happen. She is just a woman, and I... I am willing to stay with her."

The emperor was delighted to hear this.

Seeing his former right-hand man sleeping with a woman he didn't like on his orders, he felt a perverse pleasure.

As Zhao Jing said, he had no choice but to do these things in order to protect the emperor's dignity.

He was extremely devoted to his emperor.

The emperor's trust in Zhao Jing increased even further.

"Zhao Qing, rest assured, once I unify the world, I will not let your unwavering loyalty be lost."

Zhao Jing cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "Your Majesty will surely achieve a great and lasting legacy!"