Priceless: A widow with a baby asks the prince to marry again

***Sitting in the spacious and comfortably furnished tent, I couldn't help but wonder if I was too picky.

On the way from the capital to this military camp, she had already made up her mind that as long as the man was unmarried, had tens of thousands of soldiers under his direct command and was loyal to her, she would recruit him as a son-in-law as a starting point for her ascension to the throne.

But she discovered that many of these young generals were also children of aristocratic families, who were sent to the army to gain experience. In their spare time, many of them would visit prostitutes... Compared to those in the capital, they were only a little stronger, but they were also incompetent and dirty men!

She couldn't accept the thought that such a person would become her man and sleep with her!

After thinking for a long time, she slowly suppressed her grudges. She should put her career first and not choose him with the eyes of choosing a husband, but should choose him as she chooses talents.

"Uncle, can we hold a competition in the army?"

The middle-aged general who was entertaining the princess heaved a sigh of relief. The princess had been in the barracks for many days, saying that she wanted to choose a husband, but she had not taken any action yet. She was just observing in the barracks... The soldiers in the army were rough in their behavior, so he deliberately asked everyone in the barracks to behave politely in front of the princess, but after a long time, their true colors were inevitably exposed...

"The princess wants to have a martial arts competition to find a husband?"

"We will hold a competition, but not in the name of seeking a husband. The rewards will be money and promotion. As for choosing a husband, I will decide based on the circumstances." *** made the decision.

Since she is selecting talents, she cannot recruit good-for-nothings who rely on their family background to get to the top. Even if she does not have direct soldiers under her command, she can still select talents with potential and train them. Her father is in his prime, so she still has time to plan slowly.

Martial arts competitions are common in the military, and the competition was held smoothly on the second day and was in full swing.

Although the lord ordered that the martial arts competition should not be held in the name of seeking a husband, everyone in the military camp knew that the lord was here to choose a husband, so naturally they thought that this martial arts competition was related to choosing a husband.

They have also heard of cases where soldiers killed their fiancés, but unlike the young men from noble families in the capital, there are many people in the army who are willing to risk their lives!

Especially for a soldier of humble origin, marrying a princess means he can rise to prominence overnight! He can turn his life around and become a superior person!

"Brother Qin! Hurry up and sign up! With your ability, you are the rightful heir to the throne!"

"I'm married."

A related conversation was heard in the barracks he passed by, and *** was about to leave with a blank expression...

"Didn't your wife die in childbirth?"

The man named Qin paused for a moment before saying, "A man who has lost his wife is a widower, not unmarried, and is not suitable for the princess."

"If you don't tell me, who would know? Many men with wives and children at home are rushing to join the party, ready to divorce their wives if they are chosen!"

The man surnamed Qin didn't say anything, as if he didn't want to listen.

The person who was trying to persuade him shouted again, "Hey, hey! I didn't say you will definitely become a royal consort! There are other benefits! The top three can all be promoted! You can be promoted to a thousand-man captain from your current position of centurion, and if you come in first, you can be promoted directly to a captain!"

The person who was trying to persuade him seemed to be moved, so he calmed down and added, "Even if you don't want to stand out, you don't have to come forward! The top ten will be rewarded with 100 taels of silver, and the top 100 will at least be rewarded with a meal!"

"Hehe, Brother Qin is usually generous and magnanimous. Brother, I am planning to have a drink with you!"

"How is it? Are you interested? If so, go now! Hurry up! The registration deadline is approaching!"

The curtain of the barracks was lifted.

A strong old soldier hurriedly pulled a man out. The man being pulled was tall and strong, and the strong old soldier looked weak compared to him.

*** stood beside the barracks, and neither of the two people who left in a hurry saw her...

Looking at the receding figure, my heart was throbbing like never before...

A widower…unsuitable?

The competition lasted for three days before the winner was decided.

Most of the people who achieved a ranking were satisfied. After all, the majority were at the bottom of the society, and having a meal and wine was something to be happy about for them.

Only a small number of young men from noble families who were aiming for a son-in-law were dissatisfied, especially the one who won the championship. Although he was promoted to deputy general, he still had not decided on a son-in-law.

No one knew that *** had been observing the man named Qin Shuangyu without making any expression.

During these three days, she could tell that the conversations in the barracks were not fake.

As if to avoid attracting attention, he held back in every duel, and the fighting scenes seemed dull, and it often took a long time for him to win.

But even so, there were many soldiers in the audience shouting his name, which shows that he has prestige in the army.

***Although he is not proficient in martial arts, careful observation shows that Qin Shuangyu is very comfortable in the competition and his opponents did not hurt him at all.

When the competition came to deciding the top three, he "lost his balance" and fell off the stage, regrettably taking third place.

However, the *** who heard the conversation probably understood that Qin Shuangyu wanted to be promoted, but did not want to become a royal consort, so he deliberately gave up the chance to win the championship...

Just like that conversation, Qin Shuangyu was a very generous man. In addition to the third promotion, he also received 200 taels of silver. He directly took out most of it and invited the hundred soldiers under his jurisdiction and some soldiers who had a good relationship with him to enjoy the same food and wine with him.

"Hahaha, you have to thank me. If I hadn't dragged Brother Qin to sign up, you wouldn't be able to enjoy this good meal!"

The old soldier was very proud. He grabbed the roast chicken with one hand and started biting it, his mouth full of oil!

"You are not good at talking! Why didn't you persuade Brother Qin to win the championship? That's five hundred taels!"

"That's right! Normally when he was sparring with Brother Qin, he would just stand there and let people trip over him, but no one could trip him! His lower body was as steady as a millstone! He lost his balance and fell off the ring? That's too fake!"

Someone was in high spirits and teased Qin Shuangyu, "I think the princess is pretty. Do you think she's too old? So you don't want to be a consort?"

The people around him hit him on the arm. How could he make up stories about the princess? If it got out and someone took it seriously, it would be disrespectful and he would lose his head!

The man reacted and immediately looked embarrassed, and blurted out...

"Brothers won't talk nonsense, but you must stop speaking without restraint in the future, so as not to bring trouble upon yourself." Qin Shuangyu comforted and taught.

The man slapped his mouth lightly, then raised the wine jug and said to Qin Shuangyu and the others: "Brothers, please forgive me..."

"If you want to be tolerant, I should be the one to be tolerant." The woman's voice sounded suddenly.

All the soldiers turned their heads and saw a man in gorgeous clothes calmly walking into the area illuminated by the bonfire...

"I have met Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

The soldiers saluted while lowering their heads and looking at each other...the one who said disrespectful words was immediately covered in cold sweat.

It is very embarrassing if someone hears you saying bad things about someone behind their back, but at most it will lead to a fight. But if the princess hears you saying bad things about her, it will be a disaster!

"Your Highness, I am used to speaking my mind. Please forgive me." Qin Shuangyu took the initiative to plead for the man.

*** chuckled noncommittally and looked at the burly man who stood out from the crowd.

"Do you think I'm too old?"