The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 402 General He, with a Long-Term Vision

"Since that's the case, you may kill me or torture me, it's entirely up to you."

Anze pleaded guilty much faster than expected.

After saying that, he even seemed relieved.

He spent more time in Dayong than in Heguo.

No matter how much he tried to control his mind and remain aloof, he still had close friends and a benefactor who guided him with utmost sincerity.

To avoid arousing suspicion, he even got married.

To avoid having too many worries, he chose a wife with a bad reputation.

As long as she is not good enough, he can take it for granted that he will not treat her well, and he can also take it for granted that he will avoid developing feelings and reluctance.

The wife, who had a bad reputation, had lost three men before her and had never conceived. Everyone said she was a jinx and infertile.

He can't have a good child anyway, since he doesn't want to have another weakness.

It didn't matter to Kefu; someone as sinful as him was destined for hell.

She was very strict with him; she would scold him when he drank, and she would scold him when he charged too far ahead on the battlefield.

She has a fiery temper and will resort to violence at the slightest provocation if she hears something unpleasant.

But this same person stayed by his side after he was injured, silently taking on the responsibility of running the household and earning enough money for his recovery and medical treatment.

Thinking of this, his originally resolute expression gradually wavered: "But Lianhua is innocent. I treated her coldly, and her greatest idol is our General He..."

The word "we" that slipped out left him stunned for a long time.

At this moment, he realized with utmost seriousness that his time in Dayong had already left an indelible mark on him.

He didn't know what he was doing.

His adoptive father, who raised him from childhood by begging for food, is still within Qi Yongji's sphere of influence.

His wife was in Dayong.

What will happen to his godfather if he fails his mission?

His identity has been exposed; how will his wife, who is already facing much criticism, cope?

He slumped to the ground, bewildered.

I drifted along with the tide my whole life, and in the end, I never did anyone justice.

“Don’t let your family suffer the same fate, Anze. I will let you die with dignity.”

"Is what Your Highness said true?"

"I would not stoop so low as to deceive a dying man like you."

Anze wiped away the cold tears on his face and smiled with relief.

He kowtowed to Zheng Xun and He Wuyang: "Thank you Your Highness and Second Young Master for your kindness."

"Should you do it yourself or..."

"I'll do it myself. Don't worry, I won't dirty the General's Mansion."

After being given permission, Anze turned and left.

His steps were light, as if he had put down some heavy burden.

Zheng Xun stood up: "Let's go, take me to pack up, and then we'll go see General He."

He Wuyang hurriedly arranged for someone to tidy up her room and prepare her clothes.

"How could Geng Huai be a spy..."

The remaining guard squatted down and scratched his hair in frustration.

The team leader said calmly, "There's nothing we can do about it. He's a good person, he was just born in the wrong place."

He had always known about Geng Huai's background.

Every time he saw Geng Huai, he would think, if the two countries went to war, would Qi Yongji really be able to take care of Geng Huai's adoptive father?

Did his compromise really work?

It seems that no matter whether it's useful or not, he'll still go down this path.

Because she was afraid to gamble.

Geng Huai is a grateful and good child.

This is a good thing.

However, when it falls into the hands of bad people, even a good thing can turn into a bad thing.

If one day the Great Yong triumphs, will there still be a chance to see Geng Huai's adoptive father? What will that be like?

He also had no answer.

He thought about many things, but all he could do was cherish everything he had.

……

On the other side, Zheng Xun tidied himself up before He Wuyang led him to find General He.

General He did not stay inside the house, but sat in the yard pruning a green plant.

"Grandfather, look who's here!"

General He looked up at the approaching group and his gaze fell on Zheng Xun.

"Your Highness?"

Zheng Xun raised an eyebrow, smiled, and sat down opposite him: "General He has also seen my portrait?"

General He shook his head: "Your Highness is clearly no ordinary person."

He Wuyang rolled his eyes.

How come he never noticed before that the old man was such a good flatterer?

General He noticed his subtle movements and threatened, "What, do you have a problem with that?"

He Wuyang raised his hand: "How dare I?"

General He chuckled.

That was definitely flattery.

The reason he was able to recognize Zheng Xun's identity was entirely because of He Wuyang.

He doesn't truly admire many people, but the person he admires most is the Crown Princess.

“Your Highness is very kind to come. You don’t know, my son talks about you every day. When he talks about you, his eyes light up like lanterns.”

He Wuyang found these words very strange and couldn't help but ask, "Grandfather! What are you saying!"

"Is Grandfather wrong?" General He chuckled. "Her Highness has shown you great favor, and it's right for you to speak of her, but the most important thing is to do your job well and serve His Highness Da Yonghe."

Zheng Xun said calmly, "What Wu Yang did was a good thing that benefits the country and the people."

"Well, we have to do our work, but we can't neglect our personal matters."

He Wuyang's face flushed red with anxiety: "Grandfather! Are you getting senile?!"

The older generation is prone to seeking treatment haphazardly when they are desperate for a cure.

Especially older people seem to automatically have the skill of matchmaking.

He never expected that even his grandfather would not be spared.

But he and His Highness...

How old is Your Highness? And how old is he?

Although he had no ambition, he was highly capable and should not be hindered by the affairs of the harem.

General He was missing his stick and his legs, otherwise he would have taught him a lesson about what it means to be a grandson.

He used to be such a clever child, but after working in the fields for so long, how come his brain seems to be covered in mud?

Zheng Xun couldn't help but chuckle.

General He wasn't trying to force a marriage.

The He family has never wanted to get involved in royal affairs, let alone marriage alliances.

This principle will not change regardless of whether the emperor is female or male.

He was actually testing Zheng Xun's attitude towards the future of the Great Yong Dynasty.

General He knew Zheng Xun's abilities and trusted her.

But he thought long-term.

Childbirth carries risks, and even the most skilled doctors in the imperial palace cannot completely eliminate them.

Although Zheng Xun is still young, those are the best years to have children. If he wants to raise an excellent crown prince, choosing a suitable empress... well, or imperial consort, becomes especially important.

There has been no word of this matter coming from the capital.

However, before the position of Crown Princess was decided, some ministers who had a keen sense of the political climate began to secretly train outstanding members of their clans, striving to make them relatives of the emperor.

The Emperor and His Highness could not possibly be unaware of these changes, yet they have shown no intention of making a statement.

There was no precedent for an empress in the Great Yong Dynasty, and General He was also somewhat worried about the future of the Great Yong Dynasty.

But asking this question might seem presumptuous.

Therefore, he chose to use his grandson as a stepping stone.

As for his grandson's thoughts, he really didn't care.