All the gentlemen who are attacked by the female queen are stunningly beautiful

"Twelve captains, a round-the-clock battle. Does General Xiao really think that a country princess like me knows nothing? I've heard that General Xiao is a strict military commander, so how could he allow his subordinates to rebel against his superiors? This is truly an eye-opener for me!"

The sound of drills could be heard faintly from outside the tent, mixed with the rustling of flags in the wind.

Xiao Zhen was silent for a moment, then suddenly turned around, picked up the token from the table, and threw it to Song Xiang.

The token was cold to the touch, with the three words "Left Seventh Battalion" engraved deep and powerfully on it.

"Take it." Xiao Zhen's voice returned to its usual coldness. "Starting tomorrow, follow the third team to patrol the West Long Fort. Be on duty at 11:00 AM and hand in your orders at 11:00 PM. If you're even a minute late, you'll be dealt with according to military regulations."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across Song Xiang's slightly shining eyes. "Remember, once you enter the gate of the Left Seventh Camp, there will be no princess, only patrolling soldiers. If you can't patrol well, you won't be able to defend the city. Not to mention that this general doesn't recognize you as a princess, I'm afraid the people of Chaoxi City won't tolerate you either."

Song Xiang gripped the token tightly, his fingertips turning white from exertion, but he nodded slightly: "Thank you, General Xiao!"

She raised her hand and tied the token around her waist. The metal colliding made a crisp sound, which made Xiao Zhen very upset.

As he turned to leave, Xiao Zhen suddenly added, "The armor for patrolling the city is in the third row of the ordnance battalion. It's two kilograms heavier than the ones you usually use for training."

Song Xiang paused, and when he turned back, his eyes sparkled: "Thank you."

The tent door was pushed open again, and the evening breeze, carrying the air of the martial arts arena, rushed in. Song Xiang walked in the twilight, touching the token at his waist, and suddenly felt that the chill hidden in it was a bit of a bone-chilling feeling...

The days ahead will definitely be turbulent...

Time goes back to yesterday...

Wei Wenyi was looking at Gao Yinzhi's copy of the Diamond Sutra when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps in the ear room. When his confidante Cui Niang lifted the curtain and came in, her face was even darker than the clouds outside.

"Master, news just came from the Left Seventh Camp that the Third Princess went to the camp today."

She lowered her voice, her fingertips trembling slightly. "It is said... Xiao Zhen's twelve captains looked down on her country background and stopped her at the camp, challenging her. Undeterred, she personally challenged them to a duel, using the skills of the Skylark Cult to defeat the twelve captains in a row."

The ink in the inkstone shook, and Wei Wenyi just moved it over the rice paper, and the hand holding the wolf hair brush paused for a moment.

Xuanyi? Wasn't she newlywed? Why was she suddenly at the Left Seventh Battalion? Did she ask for a job there?

"Is Xiao Zhen here?" Wei Wenyi put down his pen, and a small ink stain spread out on the rice paper.

"Here." Cui Niang's voice was a little impatient. "General Xiao was not only here, he was also watching the battle in person. After it was over, he praised the Third Princess for her extraordinary skills and told her to rest well!"

The Left Seventh Battalion is the most elite battalion in the capital's main camp, except for the Right Seventh Battalion. Its twelve captains are Xiao Zhen's trusted confidants.

The Third Princess had defeated them and even received special favors from Xiao Zhen. Something was amiss. How could this be a duel? It was clearly a test of strength. But how could that bastard Xuan Yi possibly defeat twelve captains? Xiao Zhen was humiliated. How could she not be angry?

"How many people know about Xuanyi's affairs now?" When Wei Wenyi stood up, the black jade bracelet on his wrist hit the corner of the table, making a dull sound.

"Your Highness, I don't know who spread the news, but it's now known to everyone in the court and the country!"

"Go explore again!"

...

Three days later, at the Grand Princess's Mansion.

Cui Niang handed over a note: "This was secretly passed by a cook from the Left Seventh Battalion. It says that after the Third Princess won, she went to General Xiao's tent the next night and talked for half an hour. The area was heavily guarded, so she didn't get any information."

Wei Wenyi unfolded the note, which contained only four words: "Xiao Shiliying!"

His fingertips tightened suddenly, and the paper was wrinkled.

Xiao Shi is Xiao Zhen's personal bodyguard. He suddenly left the camp. Could it be...

"Cui Niang! Go check where Xiao Shi went. Once you've found out, come and report to me!"

"Here!"

Gao Yinzhi made a snack, walked all the way from the inner courtyard, and when he arrived at the door of the study, he pushed the door open and walked in without knocking.

"Your Highness!"

Wei Wenyi supported his forehead with his hand, without raising his eyebrows: "Why are you here?"

Gao Yinzhi continued walking, his voice soft and gentle, "The concubine missed Your Highness and personally made some cakes and sent them to Your Highness to taste."

"Your Highness, is there something troubling you?"

Wei Wenyi said without hesitation: "My third sister seems to be quite ambitious. She even wants to compete with me for that position!"

"Oh? Really?" Gao Yinzhi smiled lightly and said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I'm just a country princess with no power. Why should I worry?"

"She has nothing to offer, not even military pay or authority. Your Highness, why should you worry about such an insignificant person?"

"Insignificant? Do you know that this insignificant person went to the Left Seventh Battalion in order to smooth over Xiao Zhen's relationship? If she borrowed Xiao Zhen's military power, she would become another formidable enemy besides Yuan Yi!"

Gao Yinzhi was stunned for a moment and speculated, "Could it be that the two sisters did this on purpose, one a scholar and the other a warrior, going to the Left Seventh Camp to plot, secretly promising Xiao Zhen benefits, so that Xiao Zhen would completely turn to their side and then join forces to overthrow His Highness?"

Wei Wenyi had stood behind Gao Yinzhi without him noticing, resting his left hand on his shoulder, leaning forward slightly. "It's not impossible, but...her Wang family has General Chen Zi to rely on. Third sister probably won't grant Xiao Zhen any benefits. What Xiao Zhen did wasn't glorious. Collaboration with the enemy and treason alone is enough to get her killed a hundred times. Third sister doesn't know, but doesn't second sister know either?"

"However, this third sister of mine is indeed a wolf cub who knows how to hide. I underestimated her before, but now that she has revealed her sharp claws, I have no choice but to take precautions!"

"Your Highness, there are no eternal enemies in this world, only eternal interests..." Gao Yinzhi's slender hand climbed up Wei Wenyi's arm, and he put his head close to it, rubbing it. Then he looked out the window. The wind blew dead leaves against the window frame, like countless pairs of prying eyes. "The Left Seventh Battalion is Xiao Zhen's favorite. It's really tricky for the Third Princess to establish her authority there!"

"So, we have to be on guard against Xiao Zhen and the Third Princess. How about Your Highness send a letter to your aunt? Ask her what she thinks!"

"Yinzhi's words make sense. Hurry up and prepare the car. I need to go and discuss this with my mother-in-law." Wei Wenyi let go of Gao Yinzhi, took a few quick steps, grabbed his cloak, and the black jade bracelet on his wrist shone coldly. "You stay in the mansion and listen to the news. If Cui Niang comes, tell her to spread the word about Third Sister's magical powers."

Gao Yin was stunned: "Wife, aren't you helping the Third Princess by doing this?"

"I'm not helping her, I'm helping myself." Wei Wenyi tightened the laces of her cloak, her voice as cold as ice. "No matter what Third Sister wants to do, I won't let her have her way. If she wants to borrow Xiao Zhen's military power, I'll cut off her leverage first."

"What Xiao Zhen cares about most isn't who becomes the crown princess, but the reputation of her subordinates. I've been secretly promoting Third Sister's reputation to embarrass the Left Seventh Battalion and make them lose the support of the people. Then everyone in the Left Seventh Battalion will be jealous of Third Sister, and Xiao Zhen won't be able to side with her."

"Your Highness is wise."