The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Zheng Jiu: !!!

Zheng Shi: Please, just ignore us!

But by this time, Zheng Xun had already gone far away.

Zheng Shi clasped his hands in thanks to Zheng Jiu and said, "Thank you! Brother, from now on you are my only real brother!"

Zheng Jiu waved his hand: "Let's go."

Their master is not someone to be trifled with; they'll need to be more careful when they're on duty in the future.

Zheng Xun moved extremely fast, using her mental energy to navigate, and with the lightness skill she had just learned, she arrived at the training ground almost at the same time as the person who had secretly delivered the message.

She gave the messenger a half-smile.

The latter lowered his head in a panic, standing there unable to move forward or backward.

Zheng Xun shifted his gaze and looked around.

The training ground was bustling with activity, but not because people were training; rather, people were singing and dancing.

The guards were drinking, their faces flushed and ears burning. When Zheng Xun approached, he was forced to squint by the overwhelming smell of alcohol.

In broad daylight, scantily clad dancers finished their dance on the arena and sat down like exquisite dolls, waiting to be picked.

Amidst the jeers of the crowd, a short soldier was pushed onto the stage, and another shirtless man eagerly jumped up after him.

The people below cheered and shouted excitedly, "Oh! Fight! Fight!"

The burly man waved excitedly and charged forward like a bull, lifting the short soldier off his feet.

This was a fight with no suspense whatsoever. One side displayed its strength and power at will, while the other struggled in vain and was eventually defeated.

Perhaps because the match lacked a close and exciting contest, a chorus of boos and jeers erupted from below.

"Just give up! It's pointless!"

"Kid! If you don't come down now, you'll be beaten to death!"

On the stage, the short soldier stood up, his legs trembling. There was still resentment in his eyes, but when he met the threatening look in the big man's eyes, he hesitated for a long time before finally admitting defeat.

The burly man proudly raised his fists and bumped them together, then excitedly walked towards the dancers on the stage.

Zheng Jiu glanced at the princess's face, then lowered his head in fright.

At this moment, Zheng Xun spotted a direction and quickly walked over.

There were many people along the way. Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi stood on either side of Zheng Xun, pushing through the crowd.

It was quite unusual for a child to sneak into the camp, and everyone who saw them couldn't help but stare.

"Hey, such a small shipment arrived today? Who picked this? That's insane!"

Another patrol guard chuckled, "Perverted, but it's got guts!"

Zheng Shi was startled and wanted to kick the person who was spouting nonsense out of the house, but then she remembered that the princess had said they should reason with each other, so she turned around and scolded, "How dare you!"

Zheng Xun's cold gaze shifted to the laughing man, and with a gentle twist, he snapped the man's neck.

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

Upon seeing this, the messenger felt a chill run down his spine and abruptly slowed his pace.

What message? What message? He can't get in! Ugh, what a hassle.

Zheng Shi: ?!

What happened to our promise to reason things out?

"Seeing the guards outside, I thought this patrol camp wasn't completely rotten, but I overestimated you. This place is full of a rabble."

"Who's spouting nonsense here!"

The crowd parted, and Zheng Xun looked at Bao Ye, the patrol commander who had finally appeared. He was also drunk and dazed, with a giggling girl in his arms. He squinted at Zheng Xun for a while before he could make out her appearance and identify her.

He said slowly, "Oh... so it's Princess Yuanjia. This isn't a place for children to play. Go back and find your father."

Zheng Xun laughed angrily: "You really want me to go find my father?"

Several patrol guards who weren't too drunk changed their expressions drastically upon hearing the words "Princess Yuanjia," and their drunkenness instantly subsided.

They hurriedly tried to remind Bao Ye, but Zheng Xun sneered and glanced at them lightly.

Those people seemed to feel a tremendous pressure coming down on them. They could only comfort themselves in their hearts that Zheng Xun was just a princess, what was there to be afraid of?

Zheng Xun didn't want to talk to a drunkard either, and coldly watched as someone hurriedly shook Bao Ye.

However, Bao Ye was still drunk. The beauty in his arms rolled her eyes, stomped on Bao Ye's foot, and then fluttered over to Zheng Xun's side like a butterfly.

A fragrant breeze wafted over, and Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi were on high alert, but Zheng Xun remained unmoved, silently looking over as if asking her what was wrong.

The beautiful woman bowed gracefully, her expression one of natural sorrow: "This humble servant begs the princess to do me justice!"

Zheng Xun's heart stirred: "Tell me about it."

Jiaolian gently wiped her eyes: "I am the top courtesan of Hongyanfang. Commander Bao invites our sisters from Hongyanfang to patrol the camp every month. As everyone knows, we in Hongyanfang are all celibate courtesans. But Commander Bao doesn't care and is leading his patrol guards to smash up our Hongyanfang!"

She raised her head slightly, her beautiful, bright eyes giving Zheng Xun a mournful look.

Even though he knew she was playing the victim, her every move was incredibly natural, without a trace of affectation. If Zheng Xun were a man, he probably would have already pulled her into his arms to comfort her.

She frowned slightly and scolded in a low voice: "Get up, raise your head, and stand up straight when you speak!"

Jiao Lian bit her lip, straightened up, and continued, "Commander Bao is forcing the girls from our Red Beauty Pavilion to serve them, and what's worse, they won't pay!"

As she spoke, she gave Bao Ye a resentful glare.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you stinking woman?" Bao Ye drunkenly raised his hand, ready to slap her.

Jiao Lian quickly shrank to Zheng Xun's side.

Zheng Xun brushed aside Bao Ye's large, fan-like hand and turned to ask her, "Aren't you afraid he'll come after you later?"

Jiaolian winked playfully: "Will the princess give him a chance to get revenge on me?"

Zheng Xun smiled, but when she looked at Bao Ye, who was still shouting, her eyes were filled with sternness.

"Break his legs and bring him to his senses."

"Princess!" a patrol guard cried out anxiously, pleading, "Commander Bao is, after all, an official appointed by the imperial court. If something happens to him, you won't know how to explain it..."

Zheng Xun looked at Zheng Shi: "If anyone dares to say another word, pull out their tongue."

The man was still somewhat unconvinced, but his companion reached out, covered his mouth, and dragged him away with a smirk.

Zheng Jiu silently walked behind Bao Ye and kicked him hard in the back of the knee.

Although he usually seemed a bit silly, he was a martial artist after all. He figured out Zheng Xun's intentions and didn't hold back with his kick. As a result, Bao Ye's knee hit the ground, and someone with good hearing could even hear the crisp sound of bones breaking.

This is going to ruin Bao Ye!

Bao Ye let out a shrill scream, his eyes filled with mist. He was sober now, but the pain was so intense that he couldn't react for a moment.

After the initial sharp pain subsided, he raised his eyes and glared fiercely at Zheng Xun.

Zheng Xun smiled faintly, his posture relaxed: "Awake?"