Helian Jue's previous agreement with Princess Xu was also to help deal with the troops in the Yongzhou camp.
However, making a promise is one thing, keeping it is another.
Those who are involved in politics are all corrupt; can their words be easily believed?
How many historical figures have gone back on their word?
If Helian Jue is truly determined to annex Yongzhou, he is very likely to station troops there, effectively sideline the Yongwang Palace, and become the true king of Yongzhou himself.
However, Helian Jue did not do that.
They sent troops and captured the Yongzhou camp. Once the fighting started inside the city, they simply dusted themselves off and withdrew with their men.
Helian Jue's actions either demonstrate genuine integrity, uprightness, or trustworthiness.
Or perhaps they have a bigger scheme.
Princess Xu is straightforward and simple-minded, but she is not naive or innocent.
She knew very well that Helian Jue had grand ambitions.
They won't be confined to a small place like Yongzhou; they want the whole of Lingnan, or even—
Uh, I shouldn't think about what happens next, it's easy to break the rules.
However, from this, Princess Xu saw Helian Jue's decisiveness and recognized him as a man destined for great things.
"Hmph, of course he's someone who's destined for great things; he was once the crown prince."
Seeing his princess looking at Helian Jue with such admiration, the fourth prince felt a pang of jealousy, and his words were filled with sarcasm.
Princess Xu smiled, her eyes filled with tenderness as she looked at the Fourth Prince, "My lord is also a man destined for great things!"
Hearing the princess praise him, the fourth prince knew she wasn't being sarcastic, so he scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, "I'm no good! I... I'm too stupid!"
The fourth prince was very self-aware; even when his own wife praised him, he only thought she was telling a white lie.
"No! Your Highness, you are displaying great wisdom in your apparent foolishness!"
Princess Xu held the Fourth Prince's hand.
Because she has practiced martial arts for many years, her hands are not particularly delicate.
There are also a few thin calluses on the palms.
On the contrary, the fourth prince, pampered and spoiled, had hands that were even whiter and more delicate than a woman's.
With their hands clasped together, Princess Xu could feel the softness of the other's body, while the Fourth Prince could feel its strength.
"I may look more valiant, but no matter how valiant I am, I am still just your wife."
"Your Highness, you are the Prince of Yong, the Prince of Yongzhou, and the lord of the thousands of soldiers in the Prince of Yong's mansion."
"Without your support, I am nothing!"
"You have entrusted me with overall command, which shows your ability to recognize and utilize talent! Therefore, you do not need to belittle yourself; you are the one who is capable of great things."
Princess Xu's ability to keep the Fourth Prince completely under her thumb wasn't just due to her martial prowess; she also possessed a sharp mind.
Moreover, for someone who is usually domineering to show such girlish innocence and respect only in front of the Fourth Prince would definitely make the Fourth Prince feel like he's floating on air.
Sure enough, the Fourth Prince was flattered by Princess Xu's words and grinned foolishly, "Oh, it's nothing! It's nothing! I'm good at judging people."
"And also, Your Highness, please don't underestimate yourself. Neither I nor the palace can do without you."
When the Fourth Prince said this, he didn't forget to puff out his chest.
I may not be the smartest, but I am self-aware and have a great capacity for tolerance.
What I can't do, the princess will do; I don't need to worry about anything!
As long as I have a princess, hehe, I can be a happy, carefree, and wealthy prince for the rest of my life!
"This humble servant thanks Your Highness for your trust!"
Princess Xu smiled as she saw that the Fourth Prince was so flattered that he was almost out of his mind.
She slightly suppressed her smile and continued guiding the conversation, "However, the matter of reporting to the capital will still depend on you. I am not capable!"
"We discovered the terrifying poison, 'Immortal Ointment,' in Yongzhou. It was secretly spread by the Prefect of Yongzhou. Fortunately, Your Highness is wise and brave, and acted decisively to quell the situation."
"However, the Emperor is far away. Firstly, he is unaware of the governor's and others' evil deeds, and secondly, he has not personally witnessed the terrifying effects of the Divine Ointment. Therefore, Your Highness needs to explain in detail, otherwise—"
Princess Xu subtly taught the Fourth Prince what he needed to do next, little by little.
The fourth prince nodded vigorously, "Yes! Your Highness is right! I need to write a memorial to the Emperor about this matter as soon as possible."
"Hmm, first compile all the evidence of the crimes committed by the governor and other corrupt officials, and send it back to the capital along with the memorial."
"Oh right, and that 'immortal ointment,' it shouldn't be completely burned yet, right? Keep some, and while we're at it, pick out a few people who have ingested it and send them away too!"
If you don't know how terrible the magic cream is, then let Father Emperor see it for himself!
Hmph, he killed the governor of Yongzhou not to seize power or rebel, but for the court and for his father!
With witnesses and physical evidence, let's see how Father Emperor can still frame him!
"Oh! Your Highness is so thoughtful!"
Princess Xu clapped her hands, her expression slightly exaggerated.
However, the fourth prince was a simple-minded fool who liked to praise people in such a straightforward way.
"It's nothing, it's a small matter! A small matter! Haha! Hahaha!"
The fourth prince laughed triumphantly.
Princess Xu seized the opportunity to remind him, "Your Highness, you only need to write about our affairs. Other people and other places are none of our business!"
Don't mention the King of Yue helping to send troops.
The emperor sent the fourth prince to his fiefdom to restrain Helian Jue.
If the emperor knew that the pawn he sent to cause trouble had become "good brothers" with Helian Jue in less than a month since arriving in Lingnan, it would be a great loss.
Haha, the sage would definitely be angry.
And he would certainly blame the fourth prince.
The Prince Yong's mansion doesn't have much of a foundation yet, and Princess Xu wants the Fourth Prince to act like a dutiful son so she can get more benefits from the Emperor.
Fourth Prince: ...My dear princess, I'm just not very smart, but I'm not really stupid.
I know what I can say and what I can't say!
Moreover, the Fourth Prince was too lazy to mention Helian Jue, that narcissistic and arrogant fellow, in his memorials!
However, the fourth prince knew that his princess was doing this for his own good, which was why she tried so hard to remind him.
The Fourth Prince knew even better that no matter how smiling and gentle his princess was now, she would still be brandishing a spiked club in front of him the moment she turned around!
So, the Fourth Prince only dared to mutter a small complaint in his heart, but his face still showed a silly, smiling expression. "Fine! I'll only write about our affairs, nothing else!"
Seeing that the fourth prince was obedient, Princess Xu was relieved and continued to clean up the battlefield and tidy up the mess.
Meanwhile, Helian Jue, leading the troops captured from the Yongzhou camp, prepared to return to Yuezhou.
He recruited almost every mountain village along the way.
He also destroyed all those harmful "miracle flowers" and "miracle ointments".
Counting the time, it had been more than two months since he left the Prince's Palace, and he missed home.
Home!
Yes, the Yue Prince's Mansion had long become Helian Jue's home, a place he could never leave behind.
His family members, whom he cares about most, are at home.
Facing the direction of Yuezhou, Helian Jue raised his riding whip, "Let's go home!"
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