The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 127 He Wuyu

Zheng Xun and Zhao Xiulan discussed the matter of requesting the title of Lady of the First Rank until late at night.

The next day, Zheng Xun got up early and finished today's training tasks with Meng Jia.

Mengjia was extremely satisfied with her. What teacher wouldn't like a bright and hardworking student?

"The princess is progressing much faster than expected. What you lack now is real combat experience."

Zheng Xun's expression was somewhat subtle.

She actually has no shortage of real combat experience, but in the past she used mental strength, and now using internal energy and martial arts is of course different.

That's great! She's become a great hero! The Great Yong Dynasty is saved!

She wiped the sweat from her forehead and casually asked, "Senior Mengjia, are you free lately?"

Mengjia took a step back warily: "I'm busy!"

"But I asked my father, and he said the senior is available."

Seeing her smiling face, Mengjia reluctantly conceded: "What does the princess wish Mengjia to do?"

"I'd like to ask a senior to tutor someone for me, and if possible, also to ensure her safety."

She gave a brief account of Zhao Xiulan's situation, and Mengjia remained silent for a long time after listening.

Zheng Xun knew what she was thinking.

She once had a daughter, nicknamed Minmin. Because Mengjia had a difficult childbirth, Minmin was born with a deficiency and was unable to learn martial arts.

Mengjia felt guilty towards this daughter and naturally spoiled her a bit.

Fortunately, Minmin is well-behaved and sensible, and never wallows in self-pity.

Later, as she grew up, one day she suddenly told Mengjia that she had fallen for a man.

Mengjia planned to support her for life. She knew her daughter well; Minmin was sensitive and not resilient at all. If she were to get married, the risks would be too great.

But Minmin was determined to marry that man.

Having roamed the martial world for many years, Mengjia noticed that the man's shifty eyes and overly clever demeanor made him clearly untrustworthy.

But Minmin couldn't see that the man was arguing with her and even secretly passing on her secret techniques to him.

Mengjia was so angry that she broke off all contact with her.

She thought that if she hardened her heart and let Minmin see the dangers of the world, she would surely grow. So she endured her longing and pain and did not go to see her.

A few years later, the man indeed changed his mind. The other woman's approach was a long-planned deception to obtain the secret manual.

Minmin was later kicked out of her home while pregnant.

Mengjia's predictions all came true.

She regretted it.

She knew she had wronged Mengjia and felt ashamed to face her, so she found a place to stay temporarily.

By this time, Minmin's former innocence had been worn away by her unsuccessful marriage, and she made many efforts for the sake of the child in her womb.

But soon, her money ran out, and when she tried to find a job, she discovered that she didn't know how to do anything.

After being kicked out of the inn, she completely broke down and ultimately chose to jump into the river.

Mengjia regrets it!

She hated herself for spoiling her daughter, hated herself for not paying close attention to her after her daughter got married, and hated herself for not being ruthless enough to separate her from that man...

But regret couldn't bring her daughter back to life. She killed those who bullied her, but that didn't save her daughter either.

Later, she often wondered if Minmin would not have taken her own life if she had seen a glimmer of hope back then.

Zhao Xiulan's academy is a nice place...

If my daughter had such a place back then, she would surely have been able to live a good life until her arrival...

Mengjia cared about very few people and things, which is why she was able to remain untainted despite being supported by the royal family.

Unfortunately, her daughter was the person she cared about most. The princess knew everything, so she must have known that she couldn't refuse this assignment.

Mengjia felt like she was being manipulated.

Unfortunately, she was indeed controlled by him.

As expected, her premonition was correct. Getting involved with Princess Yuanjia meant being prepared to be her slave, whether she was willing or not...

That's not important; Princess Yuanjia has plenty of methods.

“Since it is a matter ordered by the princess, Mengjia will certainly do it well.”

Everything was as expected. Zheng Xun was not pleased with himself and said sincerely, "After thinking it over, the only expert I can trust in the palace is Senior Mengjia. It is my fault for causing you trouble. I will ask Xiulan to repay you properly later!"

"Why wasn't it the princess who repaid me?"

Zheng Xun looked puzzled: "She was the one who taught you, and she is the one who owes you a debt of gratitude. Why should I, as a junior, be the one to repay her?"

Mengjia: ...

That makes a lot of sense, but why does it make people so angry and upset?

She said goodbye in a huff and went to find Zhao Xiulan.

Zheng Xun went back to Mingzhu Pavilion to take a bath, changed into some clean clothes, and then met up with Zheng Jin at just the right time.

The two boarded the carriage, and Zheng Jin took out a letter: "Jiaojiao's letter. You haven't read this one yet; I brought it with me."

The main reason for bringing this letter was to find out more about Zheng Jiao's situation through Zheng Xun. She wrote in the letter that everything was fine, but she didn't believe that was the truth.

Sure enough, Zheng Xun thought to himself after reading the letter.

[She's really good at making things up. The sunset in Liaozhou, the galloping horses, the endless wilderness—these are all real, but does she even have time to look at them? She's exhausted from training every day, and injuries are commonplace.]

However, she met He Wuyu, and the two hit it off immediately and quickly became friends.

Seeing this, Zheng Xun excitedly started a live stream.

Zheng Jin pretended to read a book, but her gaze was fixed on Zheng Jiao.

She was wearing heavy armor, and her not-so-large face looked even smaller inside the helmet.

She's lost weight and gotten darker; her skin, which used to be smooth and radiant in Beijing, has become much rougher.

But he was in good spirits and looked very energetic.

Seeing this, Zheng Jin breathed a sigh of relief, but the next moment, the screen moved to Zheng Jiao's arm, and seeing the freshly bandaged wound on her arm, Zheng Jin's lips instantly fell into a smile.

She clearly said she would take good care of herself, she clearly said everything was fine over there, this is what she meant by "fine"!

I kind of regret supporting her going to Liaozhou back then.

At that moment, the tent flap was lifted, and a woman with slightly dark skin walked in.

She was very tall, with well-proportioned muscles. When she walked in, the entire tent seemed much smaller. Moreover, she exuded a fierce aura honed on the battlefield, looking like she could kill a bear with a single punch.

But the moment she saw Zheng Jiao, her round eyes lit up like obsidian.

"Jiaojiao, are you feeling better? Does your wound hurt? Do you want some water? I had someone boil some hot water, and I also brought you some roast chicken..."

Zheng Jiao smiled brightly, stood up and strode over to her, tilting her head back and turning around in front of her: "I'm fine, don't worry! Even my most nagging second sister isn't as talkative as you."

The second sister herself is quite talkative: ...

Okay, okay, so that's what she said about her outside? All her worry was for nothing.

[This is Zheng Jiao's fiancée, He Wuyu? The famous Young General He? Not bad looking...]

Zheng Jin: ...

It's as black as charcoal, how is that not bad?