(Quick Transmigration) Small Cannon Fodder Has Great Power

Gu Yunyun's hair stood on end. To her surprise, the Duke of Zhenguo walked out of the cubicle, his tiger-like eyes smiling, and his gaze toward Gu Yunyun was full of affection.

"Are you satisfied with this marriage, my dear minister?"

"Haha, satisfied! I couldn't be more satisfied!" I never expected that the Ninth Princess would actually have feelings for her youngest son. The Ninth Princess and Miao'er had always gotten along well, and she had always regretted that there was little chance of their relationship developing further.

Moreover, it's clear that Miao'er has a special feeling for the Ninth Princess. Apart from the Ninth Princess, when have we ever seen Miao'er take the initiative to invite a woman out alone? Now that the Ninth Princess is also interested in Miao'er, this is truly a cause for celebration!

The Duke of Zhenguo glanced at Gu Yunyun, whose face lit up with joy, and felt that there was truly no one more ideal than the Ninth Princess. Although the Ninth Princess's appearance was somewhat masculine, it didn't matter; Miao'er possessed a strong, feminine spirit, and their child would surely be exceptionally handsome!

Moreover, it was rare to find someone of such noble status who was so detached from worldly affairs, yet also so loyal and righteous, speaking up for Miao'er; and her backyard was so clean, Miao'er would certainly not suffer under her care. The Duke of Zhenguo was increasingly pleased with her.

The Queen was very pleased, and the marriage was thus arranged.

The two officially accepted the imperial decree, exchanged betrothal gifts, and became engaged. The news of the Ninth Princess and the male general's engagement caused a sensation throughout the capital; it was undoubtedly the biggest gossip of the year!

The young men who adored the Ninth Princess were heartbroken, just as unable to accept it as fans who suddenly heard that their virtuous, single idol had gotten married. Many even secretly joked that it was a perfect match – a handsome man with a seemingly innocent woman!

With the young master's marriage settled perfectly, the entire Zhenguo Duke's mansion was filled with a festive atmosphere. The Zhenguo Duke was so happy that he hosted several groups of old friends. At the banquet, he abandoned his usual serious and composed demeanor and bragged about his wonderful daughter-in-law.

While the Zhong family's older sisters were happy for their younger brother, they were also somewhat worried about the renowned Ninth Princess.

The sisters went to Zhong Simiao's courtyard to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.

"Si Miao, what are your thoughts on the marriage with the Ninth Princess?"

Zhong Simiao recalled Gu Yunyun's gentle and refined face, and her smiling eyes when she looked at him. He looked a little awkward, which was unusual for him. "She... is very good."

Looking back now, he realized that the stunning beauty he saw at their first meeting was unforgettable, but he never fantasized about having any possibility with the Ninth Princess, so at that time he only found her pleasing to the eye.

Later, after fighting alongside her against a ferocious tiger at the hunting grounds, he realized that she was not only beautiful but also a woman of unwavering spirit, far more courageous than those lazy playboys in the capital. He laughed at those noble ladies who mocked her affected mannerisms; they probably couldn't even withstand a single move from her. He, too, had endured much criticism from the world and felt a deep sense of kinship with Gu Yunyun.

Since then, the two have had more contact. She is cheerful, open-minded, upright and witty, unlike any other woman he has ever met. And every time he sees her face, his initial appreciation has turned into... a feeling of joy and excitement from the bottom of his heart.

The second sister pressed, "Little brother, do you really like that Lang Lang style? If you don't, we shouldn't force you..."

Hearing his second sister speak of Gu Yunyun like that, Zhong Simiao said seriously, "Second sister, don't talk about her like that. She's a very, very good person." He sighed, "I'm more worried that she only reluctantly agreed to this marriage to try and salvage my reputation..."

The women exchanged glances, their unease growing. Their young man's demeanor clearly indicated he was truly in love with the Ninth Princess. But they had no idea what the Ninth Princess was thinking.

The sisters offered a few words of comfort and then left, looking preoccupied. Once outside Zhong Simiao's courtyard, the sisters began discussing the matter amongst themselves.

"I wonder if the Ninth Princess is really interested in Si Miao. Besides, I've seen her from afar and she is indeed beautiful. What if she attracts unwanted attention in the future?"

"Si Miao isn't good at pleasing people, and he's very straightforward. Can he control this wife?"

"I wonder what kind of person the Ninth Princess is. Perhaps we should go and meet this prospective sister-in-law first."

The three sisters exchanged glances, and their years of tacit understanding confirmed their shared plan—to give the Ninth Princess a taste of her power and let her know how protective the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was.

Gu Yunyun was somewhat surprised to hear that the three young ladies from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion had suddenly come to visit, but she still quickly had them invited in. She then checked her appearance to make sure she hadn't done anything improper.

"I was unaware of your presence, ladies. I apologize for not welcoming you properly. Uh..." Gu Yunyun hadn't finished her polite words when she was surrounded aggressively by three burly women.

The three older sisters stared fiercely at the little lamb like hungry wolves. Gu, the little lamb, had her hair standing on end with a confused look in her eyes. Surrounded by them, she looked completely bewildered. In the eyes of her three older sisters, she was simply the epitome of weakness, helplessness, and pitifulness.

Several female generals planned to threaten her, saying they would make her pay if she didn't treat their younger brother well! No matter what kind of princess she was! They weren't afraid even if the matter went to His Majesty's ears; showing concern for family would only put the Emperor at ease.

But when the three of them looked into Gu Yunyun's clear, innocent, and pure eyes, no one spoke for a moment.

Gu Yunyun couldn't help but weakly speak out amidst the fierce glare and eerie silence: "Um... what's going on here...?"

Another awkward silence ensued.

Suddenly, as if by prior arrangement, the three women simultaneously turned around and gathered to one side, whispering amongst themselves.

Eldest sister: "Ah, this Ninth Princess is so cute!"

Second sister: "Yes, yes, she looks so well-behaved."

Third sister: "Seeing her like this, I find it hard to bring myself to say anything harsh..."

"Me too……"

"She really is as masculine as the rumors say, even more so than a boy, handsome yet delicate!"

"He's even better looking than my husband."

"He's exactly like the adorable, delicate little brother I imagined when he was born!"

"So what do we do now? Should we still make those harsh remarks?"

"put!"

The Zhong sisters tried their best to maintain their fierce expressions, but their loud voices couldn't help but lower as they asked, "Um... you're our sister-in-law, right?"

The second sister glared at her older sister, saying, "Big sister, do you look like you're here to make threats?"

The eldest brother glared back, "What can I do? Can you really be fierce to your sister-in-law, who's like a soft, kittenish little thing? It feels like you're bullying the weak! If you're so tough, you do it!"

The second brother, receiving a look from the eldest brother, turned around and said, "We're from the General's Mansion... We're here to... cough..."

Boss: Heh.

Gu Yunyun roughly understood their purpose. She understood their concern for Si Miao's sister and quite liked how they cared about their family. Moreover, although these tall and strong people tried hard to put on a fierce look, they couldn't help but be careful and afraid of scaring her when they spoke to her, which made her find it both funny and cute.

So Gu Yunyun smiled and said, "Sisters, please come inside and talk. I'll have someone prepare some good wine and food to entertain you."

"Okay... okay."

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On the other side, Zhong Simiao noticed that her older sisters hadn't been in the mansion all afternoon, so she asked one of the eldest sister's servants where they had gone.

The servant hesitated for a long time, and Zhong Simiao felt something was wrong. After pressing him for answers, he learned that his three older sisters had gone to the Ninth Princess's residence looking like they were looking for trouble. He could guess what his sisters were planning with a little thought. Helpless, he rubbed his forehead and hurriedly put on his coat before heading to the Ninth Princess's residence.

As soon as I reached the front gate, I saw my three older sisters return.

The girls felt a little guilty when they saw Zhong Simiao.

"Ahem, Simiao, where are you going?"

Under Zhong Simiao's cold, sidelong glance, the three girls knew that their younger brother had found out about their unauthorized actions. They tried to appease him, saying, "Simiao, don't worry, we're getting along quite well with the Ninth Princess."

"Yes, yes."

The eldest sister thought about Gu Yunyun's cute and harmless appearance, which made her seem easy to bully, so she couldn't help but say to her younger brother, "Si Miao, you can't bully your sister-in-law in the future."

Zhong Simiao: ...?

What happened? Weren't they supposed to go as a group to scare the Ninth Princess and forbid her from bullying him? Why did things change as soon as they came back?

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After their engagement, Gu Yunyun and Zhong Simiao went on trips together more frequently, enjoying outings and shopping.

The peach blossoms are in full bloom recently, especially on Xizi Mountain in the suburbs, where the peach blossoms cover the mountains and fields like clouds and fire, creating a magnificent and beautiful scene. People flock there to admire and enjoy the scenery. Gu Yunyun and Zhong Simiao also made an appointment to come here for a visit.

The two alighted from the carriage, leaving the driver and several guards to watch over it while Gu Yunyun and Zhong Simiao strolled around. The endless expanse of delicate pink peach blossoms resembled morning mist, with occasional gentle breezes carrying petals that fluttered down, creating a dreamlike and beautiful scene.

Gu Yunyun couldn't help but take Zhong Simiao's arm, look up at the snow-like petals, and reach out to catch them.

General Zhong's ears turned red. He glanced at her helplessly. Wasn't he afraid of being laughed at for being so clingy in public? But he still quietly held her hand and wouldn't let go.

But then someone insisted on disturbing their romance.

“Ninth Princess…” A plaintive male voice sounded from behind.

Gu Yunyun couldn't help but shudder at the affected, trembling voice in that sentence. Turning around, she saw a young man in a light pink dress, his brows slightly furrowed and his eyes filled with sorrow as he looked at her.

"...Who are you?" The young general in his smart uniform was still the most pleasing to the eye.

The man in the pink shirt was taken aback by Gu Yunyun's words. His eyes grew even more sorrowful. "So you still resent me after all..."

Gu Yunyun: ? ? ? ! Dude, don't talk nonsense, my fiancé is right here.

The system quickly prompted her: "This is the original owner's past relationship."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunyun remembered that the original owner of the Ninth Princess did indeed have such a story before she transmigrated.

It all started with a classic hero saving a damsel in distress story. The original owner happened to save him when he was supposedly being harmed by his elder brother's men. The original owner sympathized with this handsome illegitimate son who was being bullied at home. During their time together, the original owner gradually fell in love with this gentle, kind, and understanding young man and even planned to marry him as her husband.

As a result, the young man came into contact with the elite circles of the capital through the original owner of the body, and then got involved with the incomparably powerful eldest princess. He tearfully told the original owner that he dared not disobey the eldest princess and did not want to implicate her, so he entered the eldest princess's mansion.

Because of his low status, he could only serve as a concubine in the residence of the eldest princess.

Gu Yunyun clicked her tongue. She'd rather be the eldest princess's concubine than the original owner's husband—that was quite a slap in the face, and a clean and swift rejection. But why is she acting like this now? Is she still hung up on him and trying to maintain a lingering connection?

"Oh, I remember now, is there something you need?" Gu Yunyun's face remained expressionless, and her tone was extremely distant.

The frail man seemed hurt by Gu Yunyun's indifference, and tears welled up in his eyes. He appeared to be suppressing his sorrow, putting on a brave face that would make most women feel sorry for him.

"I... I just wanted to know if you were doing well. I heard you got engaged..." He glanced at General Zhong beside Gu Yunyun, and said to her as if he felt very sorry for her, "You've suffered..."

Ugh! Gu Yunyun wanted to spit on him. Not only was he being pretentious and annoying, but he was also stirring up trouble!

"Hey, big sister, oh no, big brother, what are you really up to? Do you even know what the Crown Princess is saying to me?"

The man in the pink shirt covered his face halfway with a small handkerchief and began to sob, "I know I hurt you deeply, and it's understandable that you resent me, but the eldest princess has taken a liking to me, and how can I, of such lowly status, resist her..."

Gu Yunyun was practically exasperated. "Heh, you mean the First Princess forced you? Should I report her to the authorities for you?"

The man, who was still sobbing, choked for a moment, but quickly resumed his act, saying, "No, don't offend the First Princess for my sake, I don't want to drag you down with me..."

Gu Yunyun rolled her eyes, not wanting to talk to the drama queen anymore. She directly ordered the guards to restrain him. After looking around, she indeed saw the eldest princess traveling with a group of beauties in the pavilion on the high ground in front of her.

The frail man struggled in panic, "What are you doing? Let me go!" This isn't how the script is going to go! The Ninth Princess is infatuated with him, and the vacant harem for so many years—wasn't it all because of him? Shouldn't his carefully dressed appearance and tearful face be meant to evoke the Ninth Princess's old feelings and make her feel immense pity for him, knowing she has no choice in the matter?

Gu Yunyun led her entourage directly to the eldest princess and raised her voice, "Eldest princess, are you dissatisfied with the Empress's marriage arrangement between me and the young general?"