How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

Princess Changning said almost without hesitation, "My father is traveling and will not be returning to Cangzhou anytime soon."

Going out for a trip?

Liu Shan was taken aback for a moment, but quickly understood, because this was very much like Prince Kang.

After all, King Kang had always been fond of traveling and did not concern himself with worldly affairs.

Princess Changning continued, "During the time my father was away, I took charge of all the affairs of the Kang Prince's residence."

Although Princess Changning did not say it explicitly, Liu Shan still understood the implication: the matter of Cangzhou should also be decided by her.

Liu Shan was overjoyed and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Highness is wise. I hope Your Highness will show compassion regarding the Wei family's affairs."

Princess Changning's gaze was deep as she slowly said, "I have already heard about the Wei family's affairs."

Liu Shan was stunned again. He had heard a little about it, which meant that the princess had already been paying attention to this matter. So what?

Is this the end of the story?

Seeing that the princess was hesitant to speak, Liu Shan could not force her, so he could only tentatively say, "If the princess can lend a helping hand, the Wei family will be extremely grateful."

Princess Changning chuckled and said, "The Wei family is barely able to protect itself, how can we be so grateful?"

“Uh…” Liu Shan was speechless.

Princess Changning's smile faded, and her tone became serious: "However, since you are so sincere in your request, I will consider it. But what price are you willing to pay for this?"

To be honest, Liu Shan was unwilling to pay any price, after all, he wasn't that familiar with the Wei family, but Li Wanqing was caught in the middle.

He sighed and tentatively asked, "Money? Storybooks?"

Princess Changning raised an eyebrow, not entirely satisfied with the answer.

She gave a half-smile: "I have money, and you've already promised me the storybooks. You want to exchange my help for something I don't need? That's ridiculous."

Liu Shan smiled awkwardly, weighed the options in his mind, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "If the princess does not mind, I am willing to exchange three years of paperwork for the princess's assistance."

Princess Changning's eyes flickered slightly as she asked in surprise, "For the sake of the Wei family, you're actually willing to sign a contract of servitude?"

Liu Shan was completely stunned. He had only worked as a clerk for three years. How did it come to be related to a contract of servitude?

Moreover, no matter how humble he was, he still had the title of a scholar. Was Princess Changning serious about signing a contract to sell herself into servitude?

Even if he wanted to sign a contract of servitude, the laws of the Xia Dynasty would not allow it.

Princess Changning obviously remembered that Liu Shan had the title of Xiucai (a scholar who passed the imperial examinations at the county level), and asked jokingly, "How about I find a reason to revoke your Xiucai title?"

Liu Shan was stunned. "I told you, he absolutely had to sell this body, didn't he?"

Seeing Liu Shan's astonished expression, Princess Changning chuckled softly, walked slowly to the window, gazed at the distant horizon, and said gently, "Liu Shan, do you know that sometimes, fate plays tricks on people like this? If you truly want to help the Wei family, you must be prepared to pay any price."

Liu Shan sighed. He was prepared, but he didn't expect Princess Changning to go to such lengths!

He would never sign a contract of servitude.

“Princess, I am willing to do my best, but I cannot bear the indenture.”

Princess Changning turned around, her gaze sharp: "Three years of paperwork is not what I want. If you truly want to help the Wei family, you need to show more valuable sincerity."

Liu Shan remained silent.

Princess Changning smiled slightly and continued, "How would you like me to help you?"

Without hesitation, Liu Shan replied, "Preserving the foundation of the Wei family is my greatest wish."

“It’s not difficult,” Princess Changning said calmly. “You just need to show your sincerity.”

Liu Shan sighed again. If it weren't for Li Wanqing, why would he have gotten involved in this mess?

Moreover, aside from selling himself, he really had nothing to offer that could move Princess Changning's sincerity.

After a slight hesitation, Liu Shan gritted his teeth and finally spoke: "Princess, Cangzhou is the fiefdom of Prince Kang. Song Zhongwen should have consulted Prince Kang first before making a decision. However, Song Zhongwen acted on his own initiative, which is not only disrespectful to Prince Kang, but also represents the Dali Temple's contempt for Prince Kang's authority. If the princess can use this as a pretext, perhaps she can force Song Zhongwen to let the Wei family go."

Princess Changning's gaze sharpened. After a moment's thought, she said slowly, "What you said makes a lot of sense. It has helped me think of an excuse to intervene."

Liu Shan hurriedly clasped his hands in a fist and said, "This is just my rambling. If the princess finds it useful, it would be my honor."

Princess Changning chuckled and turned to look at Liu Shan: "If you want me to help you, you must agree to two requests."

Liu Shan was taken aback, and quickly said, "Please speak, Princess. As long as it does not violate morality, I will do my best."

Princess Changning's gaze was profound: "You do not yet have the means to fulfill my demands. I will leave these two demands to you for now, and you can fulfill them when you have achieved something in the future."

Liu Shan bowed deeply, saying, "I will forever remember the Princess's kindness and never forget it!"

Princess Changning snorted, "Remember what you said today. If you dare to disobey me in the future, I'll rip out your internal organs!"

Liu Shan felt a chill run down his spine. Heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys?

Is it really necessary to be so cruel?

Princess Changning saw Liu Shan's complicated expression, and with a slight smile, she walked slowly to the desk, picked up a pen, wrote two slips of paper, and handed them to him: "These are two letters of commitment. If you sign and put your fingerprint on them, I will believe you."

Liu Shan smiled wryly, "Does it have to be so formalistic?"

Even if I don't sign and put my fingerprint on it, do you dare to break your promise to the princess?

It's not like I'm tired of living!

Despite his mixed feelings, Liu Shan immediately took the note, signed his name without hesitation, and pressed his fingerprint on it.

Princess Changning put away the letter of commitment, her gaze softening considerably: "Can you tell me why you absolutely must protect the Baoshi clan?"

Liu Shan's eyes flickered slightly, and he took a deep breath. "Princess, the Wei family and my Liu family have a deep historical connection..."

However, she was interrupted by Princess Changning before she could finish speaking, "Tell the truth!"

Liu Shan was taken aback, then confessed, "Your Highness, please understand, it is truly because of my wife, Li Wanqing..."

Princess Changning nodded slightly after hearing this, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "I see. The word 'love' can indeed make people lose their minds. Wei Xiuying is like that, and so are you."

Liu Shan gave an awkward laugh.

However, seeing that the princess's expression had softened slightly, he felt somewhat relieved and continued, "Princess, there is no time to lose. The Wei clan will be executed tomorrow. I urge you, Princess..."

Before he could finish speaking, Princess Changning interrupted him again. Her brows furrowed slightly, and her tone was cold: "Hmm? Are you urging me to do something?"

Liu Shan was terrified and quickly lowered his head: "I dare not, but it was a matter of life and death, and I spoke carelessly in my haste. I hope the princess will forgive me."

Princess Changning snorted coldly, but did not blame her further. "Go home and wait. Don't get in my way here."

What can Liu Shan say?

What does he dare to say?

He could only silently agree and bow as he withdrew.

After Liu Shan left, Princess Changning said coldly, her gaze indifferent: "How dare you, Song Zhongwen, disregard the Kang Prince's Mansion like this. It seems that some people have forgotten the lessons of the past."