Traveling through troubled times: Princess disguises herself as a man and becomes a soldier to earn

De Fu glanced at him and said unhappily, "What do you know? This is something given by the princess, something that your majesty doesn't even have. A token of love is the most precious thing, how can you throw it away? You are really ignorant."

"People of our status, who in the palace treats us as human beings? Only the princess is sincere and loyal to me. Don't say this fruit is sour. I would eat it even if it is poisoned."

"Xiao Fuzi, you will understand when you grow up. The most difficult thing in this palace is not life and death, but no one cares about you. The princess is like a little sun. Just looking at her makes people feel warm."

Xiao Fuzi:……!!

Although he didn't understand, his godfather had been in the palace for many years, and what he said must be right, so he just had to listen.

Half a month later

Peach Blossom Forest in Imperial Garden

Jiang Li came here early in the morning, but before he found anyone, he was surrounded by a group of people. He suppressed his impatience and listened to their chattering, which was like flies buzzing around his ears.

She pursed her lips, looking a little unhappy, and couldn't see outside even when she stood on tiptoe.

Seeing this, Bi Yue said politely, "Ladies, can you please make way? The princess wants to go over there for a walk. If you have anything to ask, why not wait until the princess comes back and ask."

The ladies looked at each other with some regret. They came to the palace to ask the princess the name of the dance she performed that day. It was so beautiful, as if she was a fairy and not a mortal.

"Well, when Princess comes back, can you tell us about the dance that day?"

"...Well, I'll tell you when I get back."

After Jiang Li took Bi Yue out, he took a deep breath and wiped the non-existent sweat from his forehead. He never expected that one day he would be surrounded by girls and asked questions.

"Biyue, my dance that day was really beautiful. These noble ladies are so unrestrained. As soon as they come, they surround me and chatter. My head hurts so much."

"It's beautiful. The dance performed by the princess is really amazing."

Bi Yue emphasized this with a serious look on her face.

Hearing this, Jiang Li took out a small bronze mirror from his sleeve, looked at himself, and nodded repeatedly: "It is indeed beautiful, no wonder so many girls like it. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I almost can't come back to my senses. This face is really beautiful without any flaws."

"Pfft, Princess is right. Only you can have such an extraordinary beauty. I wonder if you should go to see the young general or enjoy the flowers now."

"Wait, pick the peach blossoms first, you can't be empty-handed later."

Bi Yue teased after hearing this: "The princess is so kind to the young general. Peach blossoms are meant to be given to the one you love. I think the young general will be very happy when he receives them."

Jiang Li tapped her toes lightly, flew up the tree, picked off a flower with the most beautiful shape, landed gracefully, shook her head and explained: "No, your princess is not a romantic person, I am just a fool princess, I have this self-awareness."

"It's easy for me to pick flowers. These flowers belong to my father. It would be a waste if I don't pick them. Anyway, I don't have to spend money. It's free. How can I not be enthusiastic?"

"Biyue, which one do you like? I'll pick one for you."

Bi Yue: "...This is not a good idea. If it breaks, His Majesty will be angry."

Jiang Li waved his hand, picked one without hesitation, and handed it over: "It's okay, take it. This peach forest is so big, just pick a few. Father can't know anything. He is old and his eyesight is not that good."

"When flowers are ready to be picked, pick them now; don't wait until they are gone and feel sad."

The sound of clapping was heard, and the two turned around to see several young men walking towards them. The one clapping was a man in the lead, who was wearing a dark red robe, with eyebrows and eyes as delicate as a woman's, and a teardrop mole at the end of his eye, which made him look even more charming.

The first thing Jiang Li thought of was the brothel he had been to before, and the man who didn't dress properly. He looked carefully and found that, well, this man was dressed properly, but his chest was not exposed.

"Princess, you have great literary talent. I admire you."

"…Oh, just tell me, who are you?"

"I am the legitimate son of the Left Admiral, Zuo An, and I am here to meet the Princess."

Zuo An narrowed his eyes and gave her a seductive look. Bi Yue turned her face away and dared not look at him. Jiang Li was full of confusion. Which good family would give their child such a name?

"My dear, you said the name is Zuo'an, right? It's really... a good name. Your father must be very talented in literature, otherwise he wouldn't have such a name."

Jiang Li was holding a peach branch, staring at the man not far away with a strange look in his eyes. He glanced behind him but did not see Mo Yuan.

Seeing her like this, Zuo An asked tentatively, "Princess, are you looking for someone?"

"Well, have you seen Mo Yuan?"

"No, maybe he didn't come, otherwise I wouldn't have missed you. Princess, why don't you give me this peach blossom?"

Jiang Li refused outright: "No, there are so many peach blossoms, if you want, you can pick them yourself, why do you have to pick mine? You can't take advantage of others like this."

"You guys continue to walk around. I want to go find Mo Yuan."

Zuo An was humiliated, and the smile on his face faded a little. He said casually, "Wait, since we are looking for Mo Yuan, why don't we go together? There is strength in numbers, and it will be easier to find him."

"No need for that. You can't keep up with me. You'd better stay here. Bi Yue is waiting. I'll be back soon."

As he spoke, he pointed his toes, flew up, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Many young men looked up and all looked towards Zuo'an. This man was always successful whenever he met a woman, but this was probably the first time he was defeated. It was really... so funny to watch.

"Haha, Brother Zuo, it seems that the princess is not too interested in people like you. But it's true that Brother Zuo is still a little inferior to Mo Yuan."

"He is a major general with a large army. Let's find a place to sit down and wait. I think the princess will be here soon."

Zuo An glanced at him coldly and snorted, "Brother Wen is right. Let's go to the pavilion and wait. His Majesty asked us to come here for the princess. Now that he's gone, we can't explain to His Majesty."

Bi Yue stood quietly aside, thinking deeply when she heard this. His Majesty asked them to come, not to appreciate the flowers, but for the princess? That's not right. The princess is already engaged. Why would His Majesty do this?

Could it be...

Zuo An deliberately moved closer, and his magnetic voice, accompanied by a sweet fragrance, said: "Miss, how about we go have some cakes together?"

Bi Yue took two steps back and lowered her head: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. I'd better wait here. The princess said she would come back. If I leave, she won't be able to find me."

"Oh, is that so? Then I won't force it."

He stood up, glanced at the others, covered his face with his fan, and said with a smile: "Brothers, let's go to the pavilion and wait slowly."