God favors the troublemaker, and the protagonist is forced to become evil

Zi Ning was not in a position to listen to what was said next. He probably thought that the father and daughter would hug each other and cry, which was a sentimental scene.

After Zining returned, he asked Jiang Suining and learned that the second prince of the Oirat followed the delegation to Beijing and then asked to marry the princess. Because the Oirat was strong, Li Chao was no match for it. If their demands were not met, the Oirat might take advantage of this to send troops.

Zi Ning has just started working at the Hanlin Academy, and her life is indeed leisurely and comfortable, which made her forget that Li Dynasty is now being invaded by foreign enemies and the border situation is tense. If the problem of Wala is not handled properly, war will probably break out soon.

After the court session, Zi Ning went to look for the princess. But the princess was far away in the palace, so Zi Ning couldn't see her at all.

Jiang Suining finally thought of a way to pass the message to the princess, but Chu Yueheng refused Zining's request for a meeting.

Zi Ning looked for her several times, and finally, Chu Yueheng went to Zhaixing Tower to meet Zi Ning.

"Princess, I am a humble man, but I am grateful for your love. I am willing to marry you now..." Zi Ning bowed with both hands and kowtowed to the princess.

"Xie San, are you marrying me because you love me?" Chu Yueheng was extremely excited when she heard Zi Ning's proposal, but she soon calmed down. She wanted Zi Ning's heart, not responsibility, and certainly not pity.

When Zi Ning heard this, she was overwhelmed. Why did the princess have to be so affectionate? If she didn't marry the princess now, the princess would have to marry the second prince of Wala Shepi as a concubine.

At this time, you are still asking whether I am happy or not. I am really impressed.

"Your Highness..." Zi Ning didn't know what to say so as not to hurt the princess.

Chu Yueheng already knew the answer in her heart. Zining hesitated for so long and couldn't speak. After holding it in for a long time, he only said these two words.

"Your Highness, I am still young and don't understand love, but I heard from my elders that feelings can be cultivated..."

Chu Yueheng smiled and said, "I don't believe in love that grows over time. In my opinion, love is destined when you first meet."

"Your Highness, I am willing to marry the princess. I will never take concubines or maids in the future. For the rest of my life, I will only marry your Highness the Princess..."

Chu Yueheng was very moved by Zi Ning's conditions. In this dynasty, it was rare to be able to make a promise to be together for life. Moreover, Zi Ning was a very affectionate and kind person. Since he had made a promise, he would definitely do it.

"Xie San, thank you." Chu Yueheng walked to the window, opened it, looked at the bustling street outside, listened to the lively shouts, sadness appeared in her eyes, and her eyes gradually became moist.

"Xie San, even if you like me today, I can't marry you. I have made up my mind to marry the Wala. The Li Dynasty is declining, and I don't want to be the reason for war.

If I go to Wala and make the second prince of Wala happy, I can give the Li Dynasty a few years to breathe, and the people will not be in vain for their admiration for me. This is my responsibility as a princess, and I cannot let my country and people down. "

What Chu Yueheng didn't say was that she was actually very glad that Zining didn't like her, so that she had no regrets.

If Zi Ning liked her, and they were in love with each other but could not be together because of the war in their country, that would be the regret of her life.

That will be a lifelong regret for her.

Zi Ning listened to Chu Yueheng's words and stopped trying to persuade her. She couldn't help but feel ashamed. She had misunderstood the princess. She thought the princess was a willful lady with a head full of love, but she didn't expect that she had such a righteous heart.

Finally, Emperor Mingde issued an edict that Princess Shouchun would marry the Oirat Mongols, and the date was set for August 16, after the beginning of autumn.

The Wala envoys left at the end of June. Jiang Suining decided to follow his uncle to escort them back and guard the border.

Zi Ning couldn't bear to leave Jiang Suining. She was really afraid that this would be a farewell forever. The border was too dangerous, but Jiang Suining had no ambition to stay in the capital. He would rather die on the battlefield than stay in the capital and wait for death.

At night, Zining sneaked into Jiang Suining's room. He was sitting at the table in a daze, silently wiping the sword in his hand.

"Why are you here?" Jiang Suining asked puzzledly. Didn't they say goodbye during the day?

"I came to see you." Zi Ning was naturally reluctant to let Jiang Suining leave. He tossed and turned in bed late at night and couldn't sleep, so he just came over.

Jiang Suining currently lives in a house he bought and has not returned to the Jiang family. Jiang Zhen pretended to send someone to invite him once, but after being rejected, he never heard from him again.

"How come Young Master Jiang doesn't even have a servant? When I entered the house, it was pitch black. The only room with a light on was yours. It's a good house. I don't have to worry about anything, haha."

Zining sat down on the table in front of Jiang Suining. In front of Jiang Suining, Zining was always relaxed and didn't follow so many rules.

"I've been used to a quiet life since I was a child, and I don't like crowds."

The young boy was only fifteen years old, but he was so cold-hearted. It was because he was neglected by servants when he was young that he developed a habit of liking quietness.

Zining felt sorry for Jiang Suining. At this age, he should be the most noisy, but he was alone and had no one to keep him company.

"Fortunately, you still have a brother like me who accompanies you every day, otherwise you would be lonely to death." Zining patted Jiang Suining's shoulder to comfort him.

"Yes, you alone are better than a hundred or ten of them."

There was light in Jiang Suining's eyes, as if it was illuminated by the candlelight on the table. However, Zining looked at him sincerely, with the corners of his mouth raised, as if he was very fortunate and happy.

"Oh." Zining patted Jiang Suining's shoulders twice quickly. Why are they being so sentimental for no reason? It's so awkward for two grown men.

Zining saw a suit of armor hanging in Jiang Suining's study, and guessed that it was what Jiang Suining would wear later.

Zi Ning walked forward and touched it. The armor was icy cold, without a trace of warmth, just like the cruelty of war, terrifying.

"Are you interested in this? How about I wear it and show it to you?" Jiang Suining put down the sword in his hand and walked over.

Zining chuckled. She really wanted to see Jiang Suining wearing helmet and armor.

"Yes, the general will look very handsome and powerful in his armor!"

"Haha." Jiang Suining laughed. But putting on armor wasn't particularly troublesome. Zining helped him put it on and patted Jiang Suining's chest gently, "You look really handsome!"

Zining even put a helmet on him.

Jiang Suining wore a golden unicorn phoenix-wing helmet, a body of golden armor, lion-head shoulder guards on his shoulders, a two-petal heart guard on his chest, a unicorn-head belt around his waist, and a red cloak hanging behind him.

The boy was not yet of age to wear a crown, so his black hair was loose. But Jiang Suining was not a kind person. He frowned slightly, and a cold light flashed in his eyes. No one would think that he was just a fifteen-year-old boy.