Duke Huguo was momentarily stunned, then realized the Crown Prince’s joy, and said with a smile, "That is truly delightful news."

The Prince of Nanliang is about to marry Princess Beimo, and the news spread like wildfire from the military camp.

Upon hearing this news, Xie Jingchen felt as if a heavy stone was pressed on his heart, almost suffocating him.

Zhao Xu recognized his handwriting, and he personally saw Zhao Xu on horseback rescuing Princess Beimo.

Now, not only has Princess Beimo arrived in the Nanliang Capital, but she is also set to marry the Prince of Nanliang.

He had probed Dong Chenglang, Zhao Xu seemed to be safe.

Zhao Xu was steady by nature; if he hadn’t rescued her, he would certainly have reported to the military camp to find him, and if he couldn’t find him, he would have informed Marquis Dongxiang. Yet, he hadn’t been seen at the camp to report anything.

Could it be a case of rescuing the wrong person?

This suspicion gave Xie Jingchen a headache.

Clearly, the Prince of Nanliang feared the exposure of Nanliang’s collusion with Beimo Cheng King, which might anger King Beimo and prompt an attack on Nanliang.

Nanliang is currently fighting Daqi; dealing with Daqi is already a hefty burden for Nanliang, and if Beimo gets involved, it will undoubtedly worsen Nanliang’s plight.

With Princess Beimo in hand, even if Beimo knows Beimo Cheng King is alive, they dare not act recklessly.

Once the marriage alliance happens, the Prince of Nanliang is certain to borrow troops from Beimo as a son-in-law...

Though Nanliang borrowed troops previously, which caused unease, as long as the secret remains untold, Beimo cannot breach faith.

Xie Jingchen was lost in thought, and Dong Chenglang noticed, saying, "Brother Li?"

Xie Jingchen looked at him, "What is it?"

What is it?

He called him several times yet received no response.

This question disrupted what he intended to say.

What was he about to say?

"By the way, should we head back to the Capital to stop the Crown Prince’s marriage?" Dong Chenglang asked quietly.

"How to stop it?" Xie Jingchen asked.

Beimo should be the most reluctant to see this happen.

If even Beimo is helpless, how could they stop it?

Dong Chenglang was silent for a moment, followed by a sigh.

The Crown Prince’s marriage is a paramount affair, especially marrying Princess Beimo, which makes it even more significant.

This matter quickly spread.

Zhao Xu is keen to overthrow the court, closely monitoring everything happening within.

Although aware that Beimo doesn’t desire such events, since Princess Jing Mountain was captured by Nanliang, making her meat on Nanliang’s chopping board, Beimo cannot refuse.

If Beimo endures for Princess Jing Mountain’s sake to assist Nanliang, it won’t bode well for his uprising.

Princess Jing Mountain was infuriated upon learning this matter.

She wasn’t even in the Nanliang Capital, how could she nearly fall into the lake, be rescued by the Prince of Nanliang, and develop a romantic connection?!

Utter deception!

Princess Jing Mountain feared Beimo’s deception, resolved to return, and have Zhao Xu escort her back to Beimo.

However, when the unfortunate princess sought Zhao Xu, Zhao Xu was amidst discussing with a group whether to enter the Capital to eliminate Princess Beimo, disrupting the Prince of Nanliang’s schemes.

Princess Jing Mountain, "...."

It’s fortunate for her legs not to buckle in fright, how could she dare reveal her identity?

Noticing her arrival, a man chuckled, "Miss Qingqing, did you come to see Young Master Zhao for something?"

Princess Jing Mountain shook her head, "No, nothing."

Having said that, she promptly turned and ran.

Since being rescued by Zhao Xu, she had been following him.

For such a long time, she surely knew Zhao Xu’s intention to overthrow the Nanliang Court.

Overthrowing the court is no easy task; a single misstep could lead to utter ruin.

Yet, Zhao Xu trusted her immeasurably; merely meeting by chance to rescue her, he hadn’t pursued her origins, nor did he show any precaution.

But toward others, Zhao Xu was very wary; Princess Jing Mountain often suspected she was exceptionally trustworthy.

Aside from withholding her true identity from Zhao Xu, she was sincere toward him.

But unexpectedly, he intended to kill her?

Though the Princess Jing Mountain in the Nanliang Capital is a fake, not her.

But if she hadn’t been rescued, today their discussion would be about eliminating her.

Initially believing they were good people, little did she know they were the same!

Princess Jing Mountain grew increasingly angry, returned to her room to pack for departure.

Just as she shouldered her baggage to leave, she encountered Miss Zhao, Zhao Xu’s sister Zhao Tongtong.

Miss Zhao noticed her fury, asking, "What happened?"

Princess Jing Mountain responded, "I should return home."

Miss Zhao also felt that Princess Jing Mountain should return home.

If she doesn’t return, how can her parents send someone to propose and bring her back to marry her brother as a sister-in-law?

However, returning home should not be so hasty, they had no prior warning.

Miss Zhao settled Princess Jing Mountain, directing a maid to inform the Prime Minister Zhao and Mrs. Zhao.

Mrs. Zhao walked over briskly, "What’s happened, why suddenly return home?"

Princess Jing Mountain didn’t know how to respond.

She always felt she shouldn’t hide her identity and deceive others, but revealing her identity as Princess Beimo would immediately send her back.

She didn’t want to leave.

Now realizing her initial choice to deceive was indeed wise; otherwise, she wouldn’t know her current fate.

Princess Jing Mountain bid farewell to Mrs. Zhao, "If there’s a chance, I’ll surely repay your kindness."

Pack in hand, she was about to leave.

Zhao Xu came hurriedly, and Mrs. Zhao glared at him, "It must be you that upset Miss Qingqing, yet you don’t hurry to apologize!"

Zhao Xu, "...."

Zhao Xu was thoroughly bewildered.

Just moments ago everything was fine?

Why the sudden fury and desire to leave?

Princess Jing Mountain gave him a stern stare.

Zhao Xu began reflecting.

Did he really upset her?

But he hadn’t done anything.

As Princess Jing Mountain stepped away, Zhao Xu couldn’t let her leave.

Putting aside how he upset her still being unclear, he couldn’t rest easy letting her travel alone, and then there’s the matter entrusted by his cousin, and inside... he didn’t want her to leave either.

As Princess Jing Mountain moved on, Zhao Xu caught up to her.

Princess Jing Mountain glared at him, "Don’t follow me!"

"I won’t follow you, but I need to understand why you’re upset, right?" Zhao Xu said.

Princess Jing Mountain gazed at him, tightly clutching her baggage, "Why do you intend to kill Princess Jing Mountain?"

Zhao Xu, "...."

"Is this what makes you furious?" Zhao Xu frowned.

That casual tone, Princess Jing Mountain felt she wanted to kick him to death, "The princess hasn’t offended you, why do you want to kill her?"

Zhao Xu looked at her, "You know Princess Jing Mountain?"

"... Don’t know her."

Zhao Xu said, "You’re this angry despite not knowing her?"

Princess Jing Mountain’s anger weakened slightly, "She is innocent."

"I know she’s innocent, I didn’t plan to kill her," Zhao Xu said.

"Really?" Princess Jing Mountain asked.

"Really."

Princess Jing Mountain’s anger subsided.

But just as she calmed down, a man approached, saying, "Miss Qingqing, don’t misunderstand, we were just joking with Young Master Zhao, he won’t genuinely marry Princess Beimo."

Princess Jing Mountain frowned, confused about the meaning of his words.

She didn’t know Zhao Xu vetoed the proposal to kill Princess Jing Mountain, and others suggested abducting Princess Jing Mountain and having Zhao Xu marry her.

People thought her anger was due to hearing this matter, hence the explanation.

Princess Jing Mountain looked at Zhao Xu.

Zhao Xu’s gaze was firm, "I certainly won’t marry Princess Jing Mountain."

Princess Jing Mountain, "...."

Raising her foot, Princess Jing Mountain stomped hard on Zhao Xu.

She lifted her baggage and left.

However, after a few steps, she turned back.

Raising the baggage in hand, she smacked Zhao Xu, leaving him staggering.

Zhao Xu, "...."

The man, "...."

The man was a bit taken aback.

When a woman gets angry, it’s astonishing.

Why was she angry?

There seemed to be no reason.

The man looked at Zhao Xu, who rubbed his head, looking frustrated, "You ask me, who should I ask?"