Now that you're reborn, who would still keep a mistress for their scumbag husband?

The imperial decree granting the marriage was issued on the same day, causing an uproar in the court.

Everyone knows that Xie Jinzhao is Dou Jinzhao.

No one thought that King Zhuang would be willing to pick up the worn-out shoes that Duke Dingguo no longer wore.

When they came out of the palace, they walked side by side for a while. When they were near the right Yintai Gate, Xie Jinzhao fell behind by two steps. Ling Qingchen stopped and waited for her. She stood still, her eyes fixed on Prince Zhuang's back.

"What's wrong?" Unconsciously, the tone sounded so familiar, and after asking, Ling Qingchen realized something was wrong.

Xie Jinzhao smiled secretly, pretended to be serious, and walked over, "I'm looking at your back, Your Majesty."

There is a trap here. King Zhuang knows it, but he can't get over it. "Princess, are you interested in my back?"

"No, I think they look like the same person." Xie Jinzhao said as she walked forward. She did not say who it was, but said, "I think the prince must have some intentions in marrying into Changliu Pavilion. It just so happens that I also have some intentions towards the prince. Why don't we find a place to sit down and explain our demands to each other so that we can cooperate in the future."

Ling Qingchen wanted to marry her not for the sake of cooperation, but at the moment, he could no longer take the second step, and all the initiative was in Xie Jinzhao's hands.

He couldn't even say that he wanted to marry her not for the crappy cooperation, but because he had admired her for a long time.

"Please!" Ling Qingchen followed her.

The two horses rode side by side and arrived at Changfeng Tower. The shopkeeper came out personally to greet them and led them to the best private room on the third floor which had always been reserved. This was Xie Jinzhao's exclusive room.

The shopkeeper personally received us and served us tea and snacks. There were only two people inside.

Xie Jinzhao took a sip of tea, his eyes clear as he stared at Ling Qingchen motionlessly.

Ling Qingchen didn't dare to meet her gaze. He lowered his head to drink tea, looked out the window, and ate snacks. He felt very uncomfortable. "I wonder what the princess wants? Why are you staring at me?"

"Your Highness, what you did today was beyond my expectation." Xie Jinzhao didn't want to push him too much, so he retracted his gaze and looked out the window, "To be honest with you, Your Highness, I already have someone I like."

Ling Qingchen was struck by lightning, his face turned pale, and he wanted to ask, "Who is the person you like in your heart?" But in the end, the words that came out of his mouth were, "Don't worry, I won't force you, we are just cooperating on this marriage."

He didn't expect that Xie Jinzhao already had someone he liked. He always thought that he had finally waited for the opportunity.

"That couldn't be better!" Xie Jinzhao noticed his expression and felt a little amused, with a warm smile in his eyes. In Ling Qingchen's eyes, it meant that she was so happy without having to marry him.

"Let's talk about our respective demands!" Xie Jinzhao sat upright, "The prince wants to control the battlefield in Southern Shu, so he sent Cao Zhen there. As expected, someone will take action at Weishui. Once Cao Zhen dies, it will be difficult for the prince to send someone to save the situation. I can help the prince with this, and Gaoji Horse Farm can help with the war horses on the battlefield."

Ling Qingchen felt disheartened. Basically, he nodded and agreed to whatever Xie Jinzhao said without even thinking. He felt numb from the pain.

"Since I have formed an alliance with the prince, please feel free to tell me if there is anything you need me to do in the future. I also have my demands, I wonder if the prince is willing to listen now?"

Xie Jinzhao saw that he couldn't help but grab the hem of his robe on his knees with both hands, and the veins on the back of his hands were bulging, which showed that he was in great pain in his heart.

"Princess, as your nominal fiancé, may I ask you, who is the one in your heart?" He finally asked this question, wanting to know the answer even if he died.

Xie Jinzhao was amused, but remained calm as he asked, "Why is your Majesty asking this?"

She seemed very alert, which showed how much importance this man held in her heart.

Ling Qingchen wanted to know, but he didn't want to know. At this point, he would be stabbed if he stuck his head out. "I want to know if he is on the same side as me. If not, won't it be difficult for you to get into trouble if we fight in the future?"

"No, if it really comes to that time, I will stand on the same side as him even if I die. After all, the prince and I are just an alliance. When our interests are common, we will cooperate. If our interests conflict, we will have to go our separate ways." Xie Jinzhao did not miss the wonderful changes in Ling Qingchen's expression.

The four words "part ways" really stabbed Ling Qingchen in the heart.

Xie Jinzhao was really reluctant, so she turned away and cleared her throat. "As for the question Your Majesty asked, I might as well tell Your Majesty that when Duke Dingguo and I divorced, there were rumors outside. I wonder if Your Majesty has heard of it?"

Rumor 1: Xie Jinzhao and Duke Dingguo divorced in accordance with the imperial decree, which is true.

Rumor two, Xie Jinzhao had an affair with Master Jinglan, which is not true.

"The person you like is Master Jinglan?" Ling Qingchen felt like he had gone from hell to heaven. He was extremely surprised. "Could the rumors be true?"

Xie Jinzhao turned her head modestly, "Your Highness, I certainly would not do such an unchaste thing, and Master Jinglan is not such a person. But, it is true that I like Master Jinglan, but what does this have to do with Your Highness?"

In a word, Ling Qingchen was sent back to hell again. Xie Jinzhao had never seen Ling Jinglan's face, so naturally, she didn't know that Ling Jinglan and Ling Qingchen were the same person.

If Xie Jinzhao knew that he played two roles and used the imperial power to force her, she would probably hate herself to death.

Can Ling Jinglan die now?

In an instant, a thought came to Ling Qingchen's mind.

"I have an undying love for Master Jinglan, and will stick with him through thick and thin. Your Majesty, I have never loved anyone so much in my life, so if anything happens to him, I will not live."

Xie Jinzhao saw through Ling Qingchen's thoughts and said deliberately.

Ling Qingchen leaned weakly on the chair, his face showing a grayish color. He raised his hand to press his brows to cover his face, "How can Master Jinglan be so worthy of this!"

Xie Jinzhao almost couldn't help laughing out loud, but she held back her smile. "I hate people who deceive me the most in my life, but he has never lied to me. Your Majesty, I also hope that we can be honest with each other in our cooperation."

This was almost enough to kill Ling Qingchen. He wanted to yell out, "Ling Jinglan lied to you, he is the biggest liar," but he didn't dare.

He couldn't take any chances of losing her.

"Let's not talk about this for now." Ling Qingchen said, "You want to go to the battlefield, it should be to avenge the Xie family, right? As long as I live one day, I will ride my horse to the Southern Chen and avenge your Xie family. You don't have to worry about this, it is my promise to you!"

Xie Jinzhao was touched, and she nodded, "Thank you, Your Highness. Changliu Sect and Feng Ye Tinghai will definitely do their best to help Your Highness pave the way for your ambition to conquer the world and lend a helping hand."

Ling Qingchen really didn't want to hear the words "Feng Ye Ting Hai" now. He drew the Rouge Sword from his waist and handed it to Xie Jinzhao, "I will fulfill my promise today!"