New Song Dynasty: My Wife is an Imperial Princess

Xiao Li's question made Zhuo Luwang's expression turn somewhat ugly. Although he was skilled in horsemanship and could easily deal with one or two petty thieves, asking him to carry a large sword and fight on the front lines was asking too much.

After pondering for a long time, Zhuo Luwang didn't know how to respond, so he could only bring up the imperial edict he held: "His Majesty has decreed the marriage, so it is an imperial order that cannot be disobeyed. If the princess is unwilling, she can go to Liaoyang now to ask His Majesty to withdraw his order. As for whether I can lead troops into battle, what does that have to do with this matter?"

Seeing that Zhuo Luwang seemed somewhat embarrassed and angry, and directly brought up the Great Jin Emperor, Xiao Li didn't dare to press him any further. If this guy didn't take the bait, then things would be in big trouble.

"Your Highness certainly didn't mean that. I just feel that a true man should aspire to conquer the world and make a name for himself, so that Your Highness, as his wife, can feel honored. Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the time for the Crown Prince to make a name for himself. It would be a real pity to miss it."

Zhuo Luwang looked bewildered: "Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Xiao Li was stunned by his reaction and only responded after a long while: "Your Highness came from Liaoyang, don't you know about the major events that have happened in the capital?"

Zhuo Luwang smiled sheepishly. All he remembered was asking Wanyan Zongwang to help him obtain an imperial decree for marriage. Once his wish was fulfilled, he immediately brought the decree to Youzhou. Zhuo Luwang really knew nothing about what had happened in Liaoyang.

"Sigh, never mind. Since you're about to become the princess's husband, these matters are none of your concern." Seeing Zhuo Luwang's clueless expression, Xiao Li first rubbed her forehead, then sighed softly before continuing, "His Majesty summoned all the marshals to the capital this time to discuss the important matter of launching another southward attack on the Song Dynasty. The Grand Marshal on whom the Crown Prince relies didn't even inform you of this matter, which seems to indicate that he doesn't consider the Crown Prince a member of his inner circle."

"Another attack on Song?" Zhuo Luwang naturally heard the sarcasm in Xiao Li's words, but at this moment he had no time to argue with the maid in front of him. "Another attack on Song by the army, that really is a golden opportunity to make a name for ourselves."

Although the Zhuolu clan had never fought any major battles, after surrendering to the Jin Dynasty, they had participated in more than a dozen battles, large and small. They knew exactly how strong the Song soldiers were. As long as they raised the Jin Dynasty's battle flag, they could terrify the Song army so much that their legs would go weak. Sometimes, before the two sides even made a move, the Song army would lay down their weapons and surrender on their own initiative with just a few words of persuasion. If they were to fight against such an army, Zhuolu Wang felt that he had nothing to worry about.

Zhuo Luwang knew very well how he obtained the imperial decree of marriage. If it weren't for Wanyan Zongwang's efforts, he would never have been able to marry Wanyan Xi. Without military merits, he would have had no right to speak in front of Wanyan Xi.

only……

"Why can't I marry the princess first, and then go to the battlefield to fight the enemy?"

"How can a princess's wedding be so frivolous? It naturally requires careful preparation. Moreover, His Majesty and the Empress are both in Liaoyang, and His Highness's brothers and sisters are scattered all over the place. Sending out wedding invitations will only take longer. From the signing of the marriage certificate to the wedding, it took the Fourth Princess half a year. My Highness is deeply favored by His Majesty. If the wedding is too shabby, wouldn't it make us a laughing stock?"

The Jin people didn't have so many complicated wedding rituals. After the betrothal, they would choose an auspicious day to send the betrothal gifts and take the bride away. That was the end of the ceremony. Just because Wanyan Xi was a princess, did they have to follow so many messy formalities?

Even though he knew Xiao Li was talking nonsense, Zhuo Luwang didn't know how to refute her. But after thinking it over carefully, he felt relieved. Since he had the imperial decree, he was now the son-in-law of Youzhou City, and his goal was to seize the mines. As for Wanyan Xi, she was just an extra at most. After all, he would definitely have a lot of wives and concubines in the future. Once Wanyan Wuqimai passed away and Wanyan Xi lost her support, wouldn't he, as her husband, be able to do whatever he wanted?

"Since the princess has said so, what's wrong with me going south? The princess can also use this time to recuperate and wait for my return to marry her."

"Then this servant will be waiting for the good news of the young master's victorious return."

After seeing Zhuo Luwang off from the princess's residence, Xiao Li immediately turned back to Wanyan Xi's bedroom: "Your Highness, I have sent that person away."

Xiao Li's excitement infected everyone in the room. Zhao Yingluo's originally heavy heart instantly lightened up a lot, Rong'er's face also showed a smile that had not been seen for a long time, and even Wan Yanxi, who was half lying on the bed with her eyes closed to rest, seemed to have a better complexion.

"The Jin army's plan to march south is still being prepared, and the exact time of the army's departure is still unknown. For at least the next six months, Your Highness will not have to be bothered by this person."

As for how long this battle will last, no one knows. Perhaps by the time the Jin army returns to the capital, Zhuo Luwang will have already died on the battlefield.

However, Wanyan Xi did not want her cheap husband to die so easily, because she sincerely hoped that Tang Qian could take her away.

However, thinking this way makes me feel somewhat sorry for Zhao Yingluo.

It seemed that she had developed a mutual respect with Wanyan Xi. Wanyan Xi only needed to give her a guilty look, and she could see through the other's inner thoughts.

Zhao Yingluo gently patted Wanyan Xi's hand and gave her a reassuring look: "Since my husband said he would take you away, he will definitely keep his promise. We will stay by his side and be best friends for life."

Forget about the Jin Dynasty, the Song Dynasty, princesses, and imperial princesses; Zhao Yingluo only wanted to live a peaceful and carefree life, and she didn't care even if Wanyan Xi appeared in her life.

She and Tang Qian were mutually in love, while she was the one who came later.

"Miss, don't forget, Xiao Li and I are here too."

Seeing Rong'er pouting, looking quite aggrieved, Zhao Yingluo and Wanyan Xi couldn't help but exchange a smile: "How could we not take the two of you along? Oh, and Tang Xiaoqi too. Although he's always acting mysteriously, he's still my husband's right-hand man. You two are about his age, so why don't His Highness decide to marry you both off to that boy? That way, the four of us can live together forever."

"Pah! I don't want to!" Xiao Li couldn't help but spit out her mouth at Zhao Yingluo's meddling in her marriage. "I am His Highness's personal maid. Wherever His Highness is, I will be there."

“That’s right.” Rong’er echoed, “A maid is a concubine’s maid, how could we possibly marry someone else?”