Wearing a book, hooking him up

This time, Jun Zechen took the initiative to ask his father for permission to personally lead the troops to the frontier.

In his previous life, it was the barbarians who took the initiative to attack, and then his father sent him to the frontier, which was a test and a tempering for him.

In order to seize the land outside the Great Wall that could grow crops, the barbarians attempted to invade the monarchy because they needed the monarchy's land to feed their own people.

However, as the crown prince of Junguo, for Jun Zechen, every inch of Junguo's land is inviolable and he will not give up even a little bit.

Because the land of the monarchy also nourishes every citizen of the monarchy.

Beyond the Wall.

Yellow earth was flying all over the sky, the wind was howling, and the sound of the wind was like crying and complaining.

Jun Zechen made careful plans several months in advance to prepare for a rainy day.

Finally, when the barbarians launched their first invasion, his plan paid off. The army of the monarchy was unstoppable and drove the barbarians back into their heartland with almost no effort.

The barbarians will not invade again for a while.

In this life, Jun Zechen also deliberately and cleverly avoided several possible encounters with Ling Yue.

He didn't want to meet her, and he also hoped that Ling Yue, who had not met him, could live a better life somewhere else.

One day, Jun Zechen, wearing a simple and plain robe, rode on a horse alone, preparing to observe the terrain of the barbarians approaching the Jun Kingdom.

There are many reasons why the monarchy had not completely conquered the barbarians before.

One is that the areas where the barbarians live are indeed resource-poor and the land is barren. Even if they are taken over by the monarchy, it will only increase the burden and pressure on the monarchy in the short term.

Another reason is that barbarians have always been savage and uncivilized and difficult to tame.

In areas where supplies are extremely scarce and the land is barren, they can even eat raw animal meat. This barbaric behavior is incompatible with the etiquette and culture of the monarchy and is difficult to reconcile.

Therefore, the monarchy has always stationed troops outside the Great Wall all year round, and dare not slack off in the slightest, because they don't know when the barbarians will suddenly launch an attack.

In his previous life, Jun Zechen solved the barbarian problem several years after he recovered the four kingdoms.

At that time, Junze City directly adopted tough measures such as suppression by force and implemented authoritarian rule.

Barbarians are unreasonable. They will only be obedient temporarily when their lives are actually threatened.

But nowadays, the military strength of the monarchy is still insufficient and obviously cannot fully support such a large-scale military deployment.

Moreover, neighboring countries such as Canglang and Yuehui are watching covetously and are ready to make a move.

Jun Zechen could only plan each strategy carefully.

In his opinion, although the barbarians are brave, they lack intelligence.

If we could directly block their way of attacking our kingdom, that would be the best method.

Jun Zechen rode on a tall horse, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes as sharp as torches, carefully looking at this vast and barren land.

The royal army had just successfully repelled the barbarians here yesterday. Looking around, the place looked extremely desolate and miserable.

There were many broken walls and ruins belonging to the barbarians lying on the ground, a scene of desolation.

The bodies of the soldiers of the monarchy will be taken back by their living comrades.

They are all heroes who fought bravely for their country. Their dedication and sacrifice should be respected.

Jun Zechen had a preliminary idea in his mind, then he gently pulled the reins, turned the horse's head, and prepared to return to the military tent.

Unexpectedly, at a corner, he bumped into Ling Yue head-on.

Jun Zechen was startled and quickly pulled the reins tight. The horse neighed, raised its front legs high, and waved them in the air.

Ling Yue was also riding on a horse. Her eyebrows were raised, her eyes were wide open, and she angrily said, "What's wrong with you? You almost hit me!"

Jun Zechen and Ling Yue bumped into each other suddenly at a narrow corner, so before that, Jun Zechen didn't notice her at all.

Fortunately, he was not riding the horse very fast, so he was able to react in an instant and quickly stop the horse.

There was no expression on Jun Zechen's face, and his eyes, as deep as a pool of water, looked at her coldly.

When Ling Yue met his gaze, she was a little panicked for a moment.

Was I too aggressive just now?

Is he angry?

"Step aside."

Jun Zechen opened his thin lips slightly and uttered two words coldly, his voice seemed to be wrapped in frost.

Ling Yue's body suddenly stiffened, and she subconsciously turned her horse to the side to make way for Jun Zechen.

Jun Zechen looked straight ahead, squeezed the horse's belly lightly with his legs, and the horse walked straight past Ling Yue.

Then, Ling Yue seemed to have mustered up the courage and shouted at his back: "You almost bumped into me just now, why were you so fierce! As a man, shouldn't you apologize?"

Ling Yue had to work very hard today to find out from her father that the prince was here.

She didn't want to pass by the prince like this.

This time the prince came to the frontier to lead the troops. Every time his father came back, he would praise the prince and call him a young hero.

Ling Yue was curious and naturally wanted to meet him.

Perhaps because she grew up in Beijing, Ling Yue's aesthetic taste has always been more inclined towards the gentle and elegant young men in Beijing.

The men outside the Great Wall are bold and unrestrained in temperament, and most of them have rough and heroic appearances.

Ling Yue has never been attracted to any man from outside the Great Wall, but her father said that she is almost old enough to get married and he wants to help her find someone.

Ling Yue didn't know why, but she felt extremely reluctant.

With such complicated thoughts in mind, Ling Yue made up his mind to meet the prince who came from the capital.

Upon hearing this, Jun Zechen turned his horse's head and the horse spun around on the spot.

He narrowed his eyes slightly, "You don't know me?"

There was questioning and majesty in his tone. The reason why he revealed his identity directly was that he hoped Ling Yue would retreat when he saw the difficulty and not have any unnecessary thoughts.

When Ling Yue heard how he introduced himself, she couldn't help but wonder about his identity.

"Are you the prince?"

"I don't like any woman to get close to me. Don't put any thoughts on me anymore."

Jun Zechen's eyes revealed indifference and alienation, and he spoke bluntly without any politeness or tact in his tone.

Regardless of whether his meeting with Ling Yue this time was a coincidence, Jun Zechen must nip any possible budding in the bud.

He looked stern, like an iceberg, making him difficult to approach.

Ling Yue's face looked a little ugly.

"Even if your Highness is a noble prince, you can't say such hurtful words, not to mention that it was just a coincidence today."

Ling Yue lowered his head and spoke softly, with grievance and unwillingness in his voice, holding the reins tightly with both hands.

"From now on, if you see me, stay away from me."

Jun Zechen said this expressionlessly, without even looking at Ling Yue, and turned around resolutely.

He squeezed his legs against the horse's belly, and the horse raised its hooves and galloped away.

Ling Yue stared blankly at his receding back, his tall figure moving further and further away in the afterglow of the setting sun.

There seemed to be a trace of confusion and loss in his eyes, and he murmured to himself: "I always feel that this shouldn't be the case..."

The breeze blew her hair, adding a sense of loneliness.

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Beijing.

The annual Flower Festival is here again, with the spring breeze blowing gently and the flowers blooming in profusion.

During this year's Flower Festival, Chu Yinxue wrote a letter early and sent it to the Su Mansion. The content of the letter was that she hoped to go out with Su Jingyao on the Flower Festival.

After receiving the letter, Su Jingyao naturally agreed readily.

The two of them were dressed in gorgeous dresses and walking on the bustling streets.

There are shops on both sides of the street, and shouts and laughter can be heard one after another.

They ate and strolled along the way, having a great time.

Afterwards, the two of them walked into an exquisitely decorated jewelry store.

Su Jingyao strolled around the store aimlessly. She really had no interest in these ordinary jewelries. After all, Jun Zechen had already made her taste extremely discerning.

Chu Yinxue, however, was very interested, her eyes sparkling, and she began to choose carefully.

The shopkeeper had sharp eyes. When he saw the expensive clothes they were wearing, he knew that they must be young ladies from prominent families. He hurriedly came up to them with a big smile on his face.

"What kind of jewelry do you two ladies like? I'll take you to have a look. In addition to the first floor, our store also has a second floor for jewelry, which is even more exquisite and luxurious."

As the shopkeeper spoke, he bowed slightly and made a gesture of invitation.

When Chu Yinxue heard that there were better jewelry on the second floor, she instantly became interested and quickly turned to ask Su Jingyao for her opinion.

Su Jingyao nodded and smiled slightly to show her agreement.

After getting Su Jingyao's response, Chu Yinxue excitedly took her hand and couldn't wait to go upstairs.

Su Jingyao stepped onto the second floor and looked around casually.

The jewelry on the second floor, whether bracelets, earrings, or headdresses, are indeed more exquisite and unique than those on the first floor, and the craftsmanship is more sophisticated.

Chu Yinxue walked around the second floor for a while and was soon attracted by a sky blue jade bracelet.

The bracelet is clear in color, just like a cloudless sky, which matches the blue dress she is wearing today perfectly.

"Yaoyao, I like this."

Chu Yinxue took the bracelet in her hand and happily ran to Su Jingyao to show it.

"Yeah, not bad, it looks good."

Chu Yinxue was delighted to receive her affirmation, and then turned to ask the shopkeeper next to her: "Shopkeeper, how much is this?"

"Miss, you have a good eye. This blue water jade is of extremely high quality, and the craftsmanship is also made by a contemporary master. It is one of the top bracelets in our store. It costs 800 taels of silver."

The shopkeeper said with a smile, a hint of pride in his eyes.

Chu Yinxue was very happy when she heard the shopkeeper's praise.

However, when she heard the price was 800 taels of silver, her smile froze on her face and her cherry lips slightly opened.

She was a young lady living in seclusion, and her monthly allowance was only 800 taels of silver. Adding the silver she saved during the New Year and other festivals, she could afford the taels by gritting her teeth. However, after buying this bracelet, her savings would be almost gone, and she would become a pauper.

Chu Yinxue's thoughts were all written on her face. Su Jingyao could tell at a glance that she was short of money and winked at Miaoyun beside her.

Miaoyun understood what he meant, walked forward, smiled and said to the shopkeeper: "Boss, I'll go with you to pay."

The shopkeeper had a frozen expression when he saw Chu Yinxue in blue, and thought that the deal was going to fail, but when he heard Miaoyun's words, he immediately smiled.

He kept saying, "Okay, okay, okay, follow me."

Chu Yinxue's cheeks flushed slightly, with a hint of embarrassment in her eyes, and she looked at Su Jingyao a little embarrassedly.

She stammered, "I don't want to buy this bracelet. It's too expensive. Even if you buy it for me, I can't afford it."

"I gave you this bracelet as a gift for the Flower Festival."

There was a gentle smile in Su Jingyao's eyes.

I didn't expect to see this arrogant young lady in such an embarrassed state today.

"Really?"

Su Jingyao nodded, then walked up to her, took the bracelet from her hand, and put it on her wrist personally.

"Very beautiful, and suits you very well."

Su Jingyao exuded a faint fragrance, like orchid and musk. Chu Yinxue couldn't help but move closer to her, her nose twitching slightly.

Curiously asked: "Yaoyao, why do you smell so good?"

"Smells good?"

Su Jingyao looked at Chu Yinxue with a smile.

Chu Yinxue nodded hurriedly, then boldly opened her arms to hug Su Jingyao and rested her head on her shoulder.

She said coquettishly: "You are beautiful and smell good. It is so comfortable to hold you."

"Okay, let go."

A trace of helplessness flashed across Su Jingyao's face. She did not show much concern for Chu Yinxue's enthusiastic expression of love like a little girl, and gently pushed Chu Yinxue.

Just when Chu Yinxue was acting coquettishly towards Su Jingyao, footsteps were heard at the door, and then a woman dressed very ostentatiously walked in.

She was wearing a gorgeous brocade dress with intricate patterns embroidered on the hem and pearls and jade on her head, looking extremely noble.

There was a hint of arrogance on the woman's face, and she looked to be about the same age as them.

"The shopkeeper just said that it was you who bought the blue water jadeite that this princess liked?" The woman stared at Su Jingyao and Chu Yinxue with unfriendly eyes.