The legitimate daughter becomes cannon fodder? Rebirth to overthrow the system's fatality

In late spring and early summer, when the crabapples have withered and the willow catkins have flown away, the grass is lush and green.

The warm breeze blew from the pond, carrying the fragrance of lotus leaves and soil.

Cheng Jiuyuan was sitting under a tree in the yard. There was a cushion on the stone bench, and she didn't feel cold. She was reading a book.

The mottled light spots scattered from the branches fell on the hem of the skirt, like a starry sky.

Her head was slightly lowered, her black hair spread out behind her, a few strands of hair blocked her eyebrows, and only a faint smile could be seen beside her red lips.

Chu Heng stood in front of the courtyard gate for a long while before he spoke, breaking the silence.

"What are you looking at? So serious."

Cheng Jiuyuan raised her head, and the scattered sunlight fell on her smooth forehead. Her delicate skin, like white porcelain, seemed to have been washed by rain, washing away all the worldly scents and making her look even more ethereal.

The two sisters, Mujin, who were doing needlework under the eaves, immediately put down their embroidery handkerchiefs, stood up, stepped forward to pay their respects, and went to prepare tea and snacks.

"Nothing much, just some miscellaneous books." Cheng Jiuyuan put down the book and poured him a cup of tea.

"I will leave for Yancheng tomorrow, and I came here to say goodbye to you."

"I heard that. I think the emperor didn't ask you to go to Yancheng just to reward the Wei family army."

Chu Heng took a sip of the tea and said, "Even if I stand on the side of the prince on the surface, Wei Tiankuang will definitely be on guard against me. It's not easy to act under his nose."

"Your Highness, do you still remember the Wei family secret guard that I let go in the Huguo Temple?"

Chu Heng raised his eyes and looked at her. "Recently, a young man with outstanding abilities appeared beside Wei Tiankuang. In a short period of time, he became a second-rank deputy general. His name is Jiang Xiubai."

Cheng Jiuyuan had long known that Chu Heng was no simple man, and he even knew the Wei family military camp far away in Yancheng very well.

"Yes, it's him."

"Is he Yuan'er's man?" His voice was clear, his speech was neither fast nor slow, and he was extremely gentle.

Especially when the word "Yuan'er" came out of his mouth, it sounded inexplicably tender.

"No, but this man has a blood feud with Wei Tiankuang. He is from Lingxi Village in Weizhou. When he was ten years old..." Cheng Jiuyuan recounted Jiang Xiubai's life story.

Chu Heng asked curiously, "How did you know about such a secret matter?"

Cheng Jiuyuan paused.

If Jiang Xiubai had not achieved such success in his previous life, she would not have paid any attention to a secret guard of the Wei family.

"You know, my master has some acquaintances in the martial arts world."

Chu Heng didn't delve into it any further and said, "Then we can use this to our advantage."

"Jiang Xiubai has begun to suspect Wei Tiankuang. I have arranged for someone to help him find out the reason why his family was destroyed."

Chu Heng couldn't help but admire, "Yuan'er is really powerful. She is in seclusion, but she can win the battle thousands of miles away."

"Your Highness, you can test him when you go there. If he wants revenge, then his goal is the same as ours."

"I understand."

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded.

After all, she is the daughter of an official, so she can only plan and arrange many things, and the specific implementation still has to be left to Chu Heng.

She was very satisfied with Chu Heng's ability to take action.

Now in the court, everything is developing in the direction she expected.

In this matter, she and Chu Heng cooperated very well.

"To bring down Wei Tiankuang, we must have solid evidence. Several villagers escaped from Lingxi Village in Weizhou, and there were also several deserters. I want to bring them back to the capital quietly. I thought about letting them blend into the Pei family caravan, but the risk is too great. Every time they pass a city gate, there is a greater risk of being discovered by the Wei family."

"Leave this to me. No one will dare to check my team when I return to Beijing. I can guarantee that nothing will go wrong."

"That's settled then. Someone will contact you when the time comes."

Chu Heng nodded: "Yeah."

After finishing their business, the two sat under a tree and drank tea leisurely.

Chu Heng took the chessboard beside him and asked, "Do you also like to play with your left and right hands?"

"I have nothing to do, just entertaining myself."

"Want a round?"

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded.

The two of them were walking around freely under the tree.

When the game reached the middle stage, the situation was tense and it was hard to tell who would win.

When she met her worthy opponent, she focused on the game, and the black and white pieces in her hands were like soldiers on the battlefield.

Chu Heng stared at her, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves onto the chessboard, creating mottled light and shadows.

The breeze blew gently, their black hair and dress fluttered, and from a distance, they truly looked like a pair of fairy lovers.

"By the way, your master has already prepared a school for girls. Baichuan Academy has specially set up a school. Now everything is ready, but there are no students."

Cheng Jiuyuan paused holding the chess piece.

"But Concubine Chun has already decided to let Wan'er take the lead. Father has also ordered that the daughters of the royal family must go to the girls' school."

Cheng Jiuyuan nodded: "That's good. With the royal family taking the lead, I believe things will get better slowly."

Their era is different from Jiang Shiyuan's era. Women have been coerced for too long and have not yet realized the importance of knowledge. They have to take it step by step.

"Since this is what Master wants to do, then I will definitely support it. Are there any requirements for admission?"

"No matter what the request is, it's not a problem for you, Yuan'er."

He tilted his head slightly to look at her, a gentle smile on his lips, his eyes filled with trust and doting, and a faint sense of... pride?

She is excellent, what is he proud of?

Cheng Jiuyuan lowered his eyes and placed the chess piece on the board.

"By the way, I have gathered the herbs to cure your poison and can detoxify you at any time."

"Not urgent."

Cheng Jiuyuan looked at him and understood instantly.

The reason why the prince trusts Chu Heng is because he firmly believes that his poison has no antidote and he is not worried that he will compete with him for the throne.

"Come to me whenever you want to detoxify. Detoxification requires three consecutive days of sleepless nights and an absolutely safe environment."

Seeing that the chessboard had become a deadlock, the two put down their chess pieces.

Chu Heng picked up the teapot, rolled up his sleeves, and slowly added tea for her.

"Before, I thought this poison could be cured or not." He said slowly.

Cheng Jiuyuan said: "But it's different now. If Chu Ze and the prince are both dead, you are the only prince left. You must detoxify."

Chu Heng shook his head: "I changed my mind, not for this reason."

After saying this, he looked at her steadily, as if he had a thousand words to say.

Cheng Jiuyuan lowered her eyes and didn't ask any more questions.

She raised her eyes again, picked up the tea and said, "Your Highness, when you arrive in Yancheng, please be careful."

Chu Heng said nothing more. He clinked his porcelain cup with hers and drank the farewell tea with a smile.

When he came out of the Prime Minister's Residence, Shan Lan couldn't help but say, "Master, this was such a good opportunity to express your feelings, why did you back off again?"

"Now that things are uncertain, the risk is too great. If we take a wrong step, it will implicate her."

"Then how long do we have to wait? Miss Cheng has spared no effort to help you, maybe she is not afraid of your so-called implicate? Chi Zhang, don't you think so?"

Chi Zhang glanced at Chu Heng, and after a while he spoke, "Miss Cheng is not an ordinary woman. I believe that if she can really get someone to treat her sincerely, she will not mind living and dying together. If Your Highness does not seize the opportunity, and really misses it in the future, it will be Your Highness who will regret it."

Chu Heng gradually clenched his fists. He had tried his best to restrain himself, but he still revealed his true colors inadvertently.

It's not that he doesn't want to, but he's afraid of what might happen.

Now he is doing everything in the open, and she is in the dark.

If he failed, Cheng Zongyang and his men would be enough to protect her.

"Your Highness, think more about yourself. Sometimes people don't have to be so great."

Chu Heng said, "Let's not talk about this for now. This trip to Yancheng is crucial. If we succeed, the Wei family will be doomed. We need to go back and make some plans."