The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Fu Erkang understood what his father meant. Qing Gege was of noble status, and being with her would be better for the family. But he also knew that he and Qing Gege were not suitable. He just didn't know who such an unattainable woman would end up with.

Fulcon nodded, understanding his father's thoughts. He knew he shouldered the family's expectations and must strive for higher status and honor. He also felt that Ziwei was a good person, so he devoted himself to interacting with her.

Fulun turned his gaze to Ertai, who was clearly distracted, and after a silent sigh, he said, "Perhaps Ertai could give it a try. After all, Princess Qing is already a formidable figure no matter where she is. She might even prefer someone like Ertai. Even if he doesn't succeed, it wouldn't matter. But if he does, our family will be elevated to great heights."

However, Ertai didn't hear what his father was saying at this time. His mind had long been drifting away. Ever since he learned that Qinggege had transformed into Qingshu and gone to the battlefield, he had been in a trance. This news was undoubtedly a huge shock to him. Although the ministers were tacitly aware of it, the emperor had ordered that Qinggege's female body should not be revealed. Therefore, this matter was only known to the nobles in the capital. Moreover, based on Qinggege's military achievements, it would not be a big deal even if her female body was revealed. After all, her reputation was now well-known and no one could restrict her, not to mention that now, due to the emperor's policy reforms, women could go out and walk around in public, and many even found jobs and engaged in business.

He, too, had long yearned to make his mark on the battlefield, but as the Fifth Prince's tutor, he certainly couldn't go anytime soon. But today, when he saw Qingshu (Princess Qing), he was completely captivated, his heart trembling. She was clad in armor woven from dark gold and black iron, intricately carved with mysterious totems. Each pattern seemed imbued with boundless power and wisdom, trembling with each step, seemingly capable of stirring the winds and clouds. Beneath the armor lay a sturdy, powerful body, every inch of muscle brimming with explosive strength, a body of steel forged from countless battles.

It was as if she had seen the air freeze around her as she stepped onto the battlefield, the enemy's morale instantly crumbling. Single-handedly, she charged forward, her enemies trembling in fear and retreating in retreat. Each swing of her sword was accompanied by a deafening roar, the blade's light shattering everything in its path, as if even time itself had stood still.

If Qing'er knew Ertai's true inner thoughts, she would definitely say that he is just a little fanboy!

Seeing Ertai still lost in his own world, Fulun knew that he hadn't heard what he had just said. In desperation, Fulun slammed the table and shouted, "Ertai, are you even listening to us?"

The sudden slamming of the table was like thunder, frightening Ertai so much that his whole body trembled. He looked at Fulun in panic, his eyes filled with confusion and bewilderment, and stammered, "Ama, what did you just say?"

Fu Lun felt rather helpless at his son's reaction, but he patiently repeated, "I told you to go to Princess Qing and show off your skills to improve her impression of you. If you can successfully win Princess Qing's favor, that would be fantastic! That way, the promotion we've been dreaming of would be a sure thing!"

However, after hearing his father's words, Ertai was stunned. He stood up and retorted, "Father, you are too fanciful! You have to understand that she is a victorious general who has fought on the battlefield for many years and commanded with confidence! With her wisdom and intelligence, how could she not understand what you are thinking?"

For a moment, Fulun was speechless... Indeed, perhaps he was a little too naive. Although Princess Qing was only nineteen, she should never be treated lightly as an ordinary woman. After all, the hardships and experiences she had experienced were incomparable to those of her peers. But what if a young man like Ertai was his type? After all, she was already powerful enough, and strong people generally didn't like strong others.

Thinking of this, he still insisted: "Young men admire Ai, and people admire the strong. These are all normal things, so you can get close to her because you admire the strong." If this doesn't work out, there will be no loss to them, but if it does...

When Ertai heard this, he suddenly had an idea. He could use Qinggege's help to join her army. This way, he could fulfill his dream and also complete the task given to him by his father. His father only asked him to get close to her, but he didn't say that he couldn't join the army. Qinggege was very capable, and it would be very useful if he could learn a little from her.

Having made up his mind, Ertai began looking for an opportunity to approach Qing'er. He knew that Qing'er was an intelligent and meticulous woman, so he had to proceed with caution, not letting her detect his intentions. Early in the morning, Ertai learned that Qing'er would be visiting the Cining Palace to meet the Empress Dowager, so he took a walk around the Imperial Garden on his way there. He hoped to meet Qing'er there, engage in conversation, and get to know her better.

When Qing'er saw Ertai, a flash of surprise crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. Ertai stepped forward, politely bowed, and introduced himself, "Greetings, Prince Yu. I am Fu Ertai, the second son of Grand Secretary Fulun. I've long heard of your brilliance, and seeing you today, I can see you truly live up to your reputation."

She knew Ertai was the second son of Grand Secretary Fulun and a good friend of the Fifth Prince and Xiaoyanzi. Although they had only met once before, at the celebration banquet, she had noticed Ertai, after all, he had a close relationship with the protagonists.

Qing'er smiled and replied, "Second Master Fu, you are so kind. I wonder why you are here?" She wondered why Ertai was here. Was he here to see her? But she didn't show it, maintaining her usual elegance and composure.

Ertai took the opportunity to say, "I'm waiting for the Fifth Prince here. He said he was going back to Jingyang Palace to get something." He deliberately made up an excuse to avoid Qing'er from suspecting his true intentions. At the same time, he also wanted to use this topic to arouse Qing'er's interest and start a more detailed conversation.