The princess was ordained by Heaven.

After handing over the instructions, Zheng Xun carried the manual around and wandered around.

It must be said that the Emperor and Empress have put a lot of effort into Mingzhu Pavilion, which is even more luxurious than the residences of Zheng Jiao and Zheng Jin.

Luxurious yet lively, orderly yet interesting. When she first transmigrated, she never imagined that she would be in such a state so soon.

Zheng Xun doesn't have high requirements for her accommodation, but she wouldn't deliberately make herself suffer if she could live comfortably.

Having thoroughly explored the layout of Mingzhu Pavilion, she returned to her unfamiliar but extremely comfortable bedroom, satisfied. She needed to study the martial arts manual given to her by Mengjia.

In the book she transmigrated into, the worldview included the martial arts world and chivalry, which is why the royal family kept so many masters.

Wuxia is great! As a Chinese person, who doesn't dream of being a wuxia hero?

Now, the legendary martial arts manual is in her hands. Once she opens it, she might be able to pluck flowers and leaves and leap across rooftops.

Although her psychic abilities were also amazing, they were more like magical attacks, and the two were fundamentally different, so she was still somewhat excited.

After calming herself down a bit, she opened the booklet in front of her.

The booklet contained acupoint diagrams and illustrations. She meditated according to the instructions, and before long, her breathing became lighter and lighter, and the distracting thoughts in her mind gradually dissipated.

The feeling was magical; her heavy body seemed to be infused with a fresh and powerful energy in that instant.

That day, no one disturbed her, and she was so engrossed in the profound state of practicing her skills that she didn't even eat.

She opened the door to her inner chamber before the morning court session the next day.

Zhicheng quickly led people to bring water for washing, and Zhichun arranged for food.

Zheng Xun was inherently suspicious and wary, and always disliked others getting close to him. Except for technical tasks like combing his hair, he did everything himself. The palace servants did chores in the room, and the whole process was orderly, quiet, and efficient.

"You did a great job," Zheng Xun praised.

Let's consider yesterday's events as a test.

She couldn't stand being disturbed while practicing, so she didn't come out to eat. However, no one took the liberty of trying to persuade her otherwise. Given her decisive nature, having subordinates listen to her saved her a lot of trouble.

Aunt Zhichun said modestly, "The palace servants are all good."

She was quite surprised by Zheng Xun's taste.

Zheng Xun didn't even speak to the palace servants, but the people she selected were efficient and not the type to cause trouble. They carried out her orders with utmost responsibility.

She vaguely realized that her new master was an extraordinary person, and a sudden surge of admiration arose in her heart.

When the time came, Zhicheng waited outside Mingzhu Pavilion with a lantern.

Zheng Xun tried to take a lantern: "I will go myself."

Zhicheng blinked and said, "Please allow me to go with you, Your Highness. I'd like to learn from my master."

Zheng Xun chuckled: "Then you can follow me. I'm fast on foot, so don't lose me."

"Okay, Master."

In the countless quiet nights that followed, Li Zhicheng often thought of that quiet night, with the bright moon hanging high in the sky, the lights on the ground moving slowly, and the person walking in front of him being small in stature but with a brisk pace.

The hem of her clothes was covered with morning dew, and her footsteps were barely audible. He followed her like this until she grew taller and older, from youth to old age.

Just like how his godfather once followed behind his emperor.

The Fengqin Hall was brightly lit. The ministers tidied their clothes outside the hall. As soon as the drum sounded, Eunuch Li announced the order, and the crowd filed in.

"Xun'er".

Zheng Xun stopped in her tracks when she saw the boy smiling gently at her: "Brother?"

The Third Prince, who was passing by, immediately looked at her.

Brother? Why are you calling me that so affectionately?

He wasn't dissatisfied or jealous, but his feelings were somewhat complicated.

She's his sister, the one who speaks up for him, so why doesn't she call him brother?

To express his gratitude for Zheng Xun's protection last time, he had been quietly preparing a gift, but it wasn't ready yet, and he was too embarrassed to show it up in front of her. However, she now had an older brother.

The Sixth Prince walked past him, step by step, slowly approaching Zheng Xun: "Shall we go in together?"

Zheng Xun blinked, carefully examined his expression, and seeing that he did not show any reluctance or discomfort, nodded gently: "Okay."

The Third Prince felt that Zheng Xun was kind to him, but Zheng Xun was not satisfied. He missed the gentle Zheng Xun when they first met, but he was the one who was stubborn and pushed her away. What right did someone who brought this upon himself have to ask for more?

The two siblings entered the main hall side by side.

After listening to the routine report, the ministers kept glancing at Zheng Xun.

The sixth prince couldn't help but frown slightly.

[Holy crap, what happened? Marquis Kang Le died last night?! Who did it?!]

The ministers: So it wasn't you who did it.

Marquis Kang Le died in the middle of the night. Those who are well-informed received the news this morning. However, the Marquis's residence only says that he suffered a stroke and that the cause of death was an accident.

Let me see, which hero is upholding justice on behalf of Heaven?

The sixth prince glanced at the assembled ministers who seemed unusual, then lowered his eyes slightly.

[So the hero was actually my older sister! My second sister was really ahead of her time!]

The person who heard the thought immediately looked at Zheng Jin.

Zheng Jiao's gaze was particularly complex.

Although her relationship with Zheng Jin had improved considerably, it wasn't exactly close, yet she was willing to go to such lengths for her.

This was not without risk; someone might use it as leverage against her, but she did it anyway.

Zheng Jin remained expressionless, as if she wasn't the one who had made the move.

Her appearance was so deceptive; she was a gentle, bookish young girl, but who would have thought she would be so ruthless and decisive when she made her move?

Some ministers couldn't help but grumble inwardly, "How did the emperor raise his children, Zheng Xun and Zheng Jin? How could he kill someone at the slightest disagreement?"

Zheng Jiao couldn't help but ask, "Why...?"

Zheng Jin: "Because I kill without blinking an eye."

However, why did my second sister suddenly want to kill Marquis Kang Le?

Out of curiosity, Zheng Xun asked, "Elder sister, why did you kill Marquis Kang Le?"

Her "why" had a different meaning than Zheng Jiao's "why".

"The Marquis of Kang Le is dead? I didn't know that." Zheng Jin spread his hands innocently.

Zheng Xun hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Zheng Jin feigned grievance: "Why does Third Sister think of me like that? How could I have done it? I didn't know anything about it."

Zheng Xun: ...

[Forget it, that Marquis Kang Le wasn't a good person anyway, so his death is no big deal.]

Zheng Jin nodded, it was just a pity that Han Lingfeng hadn't died. It wasn't that she didn't want to take action, but that she hadn't found the opportunity.

Sure enough, she was still not skilled enough in her actions.

However, my second sister is quite capable; she passed...

"Third sister!" Zheng Jin suddenly called out to her, "I heard you were planning to have you save those brother and sister to learn martial arts, has everything been arranged yet?"

She didn't want her sister to reveal her techniques, otherwise how would she operate in the future?