If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, I would be arrogant.

For some reason, Zong Ze felt a deep-seated resentment towards Han Li's status as a princess, but when facing Yu Xi, who was also a princess, he felt a faint sense of anticipation: "Could it be because she shares the same mindset as me? Or am I just someone who falls in love based on looks?"

Regardless, Yu Xi's words actually made Zong Ze a little expectant: "Alright, I am who I am, and I welcome Miss Yu Xi's observation at any time. However, if Miss Yu Xi really falls for me, don't blame me for saying that I seduced you!"

Zongze's half-joking manner brought a smile to Yuxi's face: "Hehe, if that day ever comes, it will be of my own free will, and naturally it has nothing to do with you! You just focus on being your groom!"

As they were talking, the two suddenly saw Yu Xi's father and Zong Kuang walking over together again. Before they even got close, Zong Kuang laughed loudly and said, "How about it, pretty boy? I told you, as long as my little rascal takes action, no matter how high your daughter's standards are, she can't escape the palm of my Zong family!"

"Uh..." Zong Ze was speechless upon hearing his father's hearty laughter. Yu Xi's father, however, smiled and said, "I really didn't expect this. I thought Yu Xi would have you completely bewildered, but it seems you actually have some skill!"

"Respected..." Zong Ze was about to bow when Yu Xi's father waved his hand and said, "Don't give me that aristocratic nonsense. Just call me uncle. Once Yu Xi marries into your family, you can call me father-in-law!"

"Father!" Yu Xi cried out sweetly, her face flushed!

"Haha! Little Xi, I'm so happy to see you like this! If Xiao Zongze can really win you over, then don't even mention calling me father-in-law, I'll agree to any dowry he asks for!"

Upon hearing this, Zong Ze felt a chill run down his spine: "This father-in-law's words have a hidden meaning!"

You should know that although his father-in-law is not the king of the Jade Kingdom, he is the brother of the current king. Back then, he single-handedly led the Jade Kingdom's army to defeat two entire legions of the Light Empire!

That was more than twenty years ago. The Radiant Empire sent troops into the Jade Duchy to hunt down a heretic. Unexpectedly, the son of a legion commander of the Radiant Empire was also in this army, and he was even the leader!

That kid took a fancy to a girl from the Duchy of Jade. If he had just pursued her properly, nothing would have happened. But who knew that after his first attempt to win her over failed, he would rape her!

As a result, the girl's family found the boy's unit. At that time, the Bright Empire sent a total of 100 people to hunt down the heretics. Fearing that the matter would be exposed, the boy actually led his team to kill the girl's family!

As it turned out, the boy was foolish and didn't kill everyone, leaving one survivor. When the local people found out, they gathered to reason with him, and a fight broke out over a disagreement.

Although the Light Empire's squad was powerful, it was outnumbered and was wiped out. When his father found out, he was furious and led the entire army into the Duchy of Jade without even notifying the Pope!

Ultimately, war broke out between the two countries. The Bright Empire dispatched two large armies, while Yu Xi's father, who was about to ascend to the throne, gave the throne to his younger brother without hesitation and led the elite troops of the Jade Kingdom to meet the army of the Bright Empire!

The two sides fought fiercely on the border for three whole months. No one expected that this seemingly gentle and refined man named Yu Hua would actually be a butcher on the battlefield!

Initially, he repeatedly outmaneuvered the Light Empire's forces, earning him the title of a wise war king. However, he later discovered that the Light Empire's army was too numerous, so he devised a new plan!

He would cruelly maim all the captured soldiers before sending them back to the Light Empire Legion, hoping to drag down the entire Light Empire with the wounded. But who would have thought that the Light Empire had too many priests who would cast healing spells on the wounded soldiers!

As a result, the soldiers of the Jade Kingdom suffered continuous casualties, while the casualties of the soldiers of the Bright Empire were pitifully small. Later, Yu Hua made a ruthless decision and set up an ambush in a huge valley, luring half of the Bright Empire's army, 50,000 men, into the valley!

In this valley, Yu Hua achieved a great victory, but after capturing nearly 40,000 soldiers of the Bright Empire, Yu Hua actually ordered the massacre of these prisoners!

After this battle, the Radiant Empire actually backed down, publicly admitting that attacking the Principality of Jade was a mistake, and sent the legion commander who caused the war to the gallows.

Because of this battle, Yu Hua's title changed from Wise War King to Butcher General, and the elite legion he led was renamed the Butcher Legion!

However, although Yu Hua's title is not very flattering, he is a hero in the hearts of the people of the Principality of Jade. Although he is not the king, his words carry more weight than those of the king and the council of elders combined!

So when Yu Hua mentioned the dowry, Zong Ze suddenly had a thought: "Does this cheap father-in-law mean that he would be willing to give me the entire Duchy of Yu as dowry?"

In an instant, Zongze understood that his father-in-law was telling him indirectly that as long as he married Yuxi, the entire Duchy of Yu would become his strong backing!

Zong Ze first glanced at his father, who still looked indifferent, then looked at Yu Hua, and suddenly noticed that Yu Hua winked at him. Zong Ze was completely certain!

It seems that my grandfather is paving the way for the main family. Once he leaves, if there are any changes in the empire, then the Jade Kingdom will probably be the backing my grandfather and grandmother found for the main family!

At this moment, Zong Ze also confirmed another thing: there must be some kind of relationship between the Zong family and the Duchy of Jade, and it was not as the rumors in the folk. The reason why those rumors existed was probably because his grandfather deliberately spread them!

First, it can deceive everyone. Second, his father is too honest and straightforward, and he doesn't know how to scheme at all. If he were told that he needs to be wary of the royal family, he might run away from home!

Having understood all this, Zongze replied to his father-in-law with a "received" emoji, clearly indicating that Yuhua was very satisfied with his performance!

"You little brat!" At this moment, Zong Kuang suddenly remembered something: "I heard you accepted Long Xiaotian's challenge? And it was a challenge to be resolved by force?"

"Hmm!" Upon hearing this, Zong Ze replied irritably, "Don't worry about betting, I won't lose!"

"Of course I know you won't lose!" Zong Kuang glared at him. "What I'm telling you is that the requirements for you in this challenge are the same as last time, but there's one thing: you can't use any tricks or schemes! You have to win this duel fair and square!"

Zong Ze knew the previous requirement, which was not to reveal the strength of magic and martial arts. However, this time, an additional requirement was added that he could not use any tricks or schemes, which made Zong Ze even more annoyed!

Before he could speak, Zong Kuang added, "With my Zong family's new daughter-in-law here, if you still resort to tricks, I'll have no face to show my face!"