Chapter 92: A Good Woman Does Not Serve Two Husbands

Shen Ning’s smile faded.

The Nan Dynasty Emperor, her imperial brother.

How could she not want to see him?

Day and night, she thought about when they would finally meet and what she would do to him afterward, to crush his bones and scatter his ashes.

Shen Ning turned to wash her hands and then came out.

“I can cure your poison this month. After the cure, I need to recuperate at the Regent’s residence for a month.” Shen Ning said with a furrowed brow, as if negotiating with him. “During my recuperation, you can have people prepare the provisions. Given Nan Dynasty’s current situation, in at most four months, I can conquer the three cities you desire.”

“It’s not what I desire.” Ji Yucang said indifferently. “Those cities belong to you.”

Shen Ning frowned: “Mine?”

Ji Yucang reached out and rubbed her head: “Any cities you conquer will be yours. If you’re willing to take me along, then in the future, they will be our fiefdoms. Or we can establish a new dynasty on Nan Dynasty’s land.”

Shen Ning pondered, this idea wasn’t bad.

After all, the Nan Dynasty’s rivers and mountains were what she had been protecting. The best years of her life had been dedicated to the battlefield, only to be treated in such a way in the end.

Since that was the case, why not take his throne?

Wouldn’t she be much better suited to rule the kingdom than the arrogant and suspicious yet utterly incompetent waste sitting on the dragon throne?

However, this deal didn’t seem very advantageous for Ji Yucang.

“The troops are yours, and the provisions are yours. I use your troops and provisions to fight, so the conquered cities should naturally be yours.”

“Aren’t we husband and wife?” Ji Yucang raised an eyebrow. “Do husband and wife need to be so clear about everything?”

Shen Ning fell silent again.

Ji Yucang seemed to always be reminding her that they were in a marital relationship, but Shen Ning still didn’t have that awareness.

She always felt that their relationship was one of a transaction.

“Conquering Nan Dynasty isn’t difficult.” Shen Ning said quickly. “It’s just that Nan Dynasty, as it stands, is actually a complete mess for us.”

Ji Yucang asked: “Why do you say that?”

“The seven years of warfare have already depleted Nan Dynasty’s treasury.” Shen Ning walked onto the bluestone path and gazed into the distance towards the south. “Nan Dynasty is now precarious. Unless one doesn’t care about the lives of the people, taking over would be a mess.”

Ji Yucang said: “Life in this world requires something to do, otherwise, wouldn’t it be boring?”

“You mean, your goal for the rest of your life is to govern Nan Dynasty?” Shen Ning’s expression was strange. “Sometimes I find you quite odd. Clearly, the Yong Kingdom is the realm you’re supposed to protect, and the Yong Kingdom is strong and powerful. If you were inclined, wouldn’t it be better to take over the Yong Kingdom’s throne yourself? Why bother with Nan Dynasty’s muddy waters?”

Ji Yucang’s voice was arrogant: “This prince enjoys challenging the impossible.”

Shen Ning: “…”

“Shen Ning.” Ji Yucang turned his head to look at her, “Do you think this prince can capture your heart within his lifetime?”

Shen Ning’s expression was odd: “…” They weren’t discussing important matters of war?

Ji Yucang said indifferently: “Why aren’t you saying anything?”

“Actually…” Shen Ning hesitated for a moment. “My mental age might be older than yours.”

Ji Yucang raised an eyebrow: “You want me to call you ‘big sister’?”

Shen Ning: “…” Was this person’s thought process different from that of ordinary people?

“Tomorrow, I will gather the generals in the study to formulate the battle plan for two months later. Before the troops are dispatched, we will prepare everything as much as possible, aiming for an unstoppable force that advances all the way to the imperial city.” Ji Yucang said. “If you’re interested, you can come to the study tomorrow to listen and share your thoughts. We can discuss them together.”

Shen Ning nodded slowly: “Okay.”

“Your Highness, Your Highness Consort.” Mama Yu walked over and handed over an invitation. “This is an invitation from Princess Jiayu, just sent over for Miss Gu. She invites her to the princess’s residence tomorrow to admire the flowers.”

Shen Ning said indifferently: “Since it’s for Miss Gu, send it to her.”

“Yes.” Mama Yu turned and left.

Shen Ning stared thoughtfully at her back: “Princess Jiayu probably has some mischievous thoughts again.”

Ji Yucang said: “The Empress Dowager summoned her to the palace today.”

“In that case, is the Empress Dowager up to her tricks again?” Shen Ning’s eyes flickered slightly as she turned her head to look at Ji Yucang. “The Empress Dowager causing trouble is her own death wish, but if Gu Yanran also dares to stir up trouble, what does Your Highness plan to do?”

Ji Yucang said: “You are the Princess Consort. You can handle it however you like.”

“…

Ministry of Justice Prison.

Princess Pingyao swung the whip in her hand, looking at the man in front of her, who was so disheveled she could barely recognize him: “Ling Fengyang, can you tell this princess the truth about what happened back then?”

Ling Fengyang opened his eyes and stared at Princess Pingyao for a long time before saying: “Why didn’t you wait for me? I thought you would wait for me…”

“Wait for a dead person?” Princess Pingyao raised an eyebrow. “Why should this princess wait for you?”

“A good woman does not serve two husbands…”

“Firstly, this princess never claims to be a good woman. Secondly, this princess is of noble status and can marry as many as I want. Even the Empress Dowager and the Emperor can’t control me, and you want to interfere in this princess’s private affairs?” Princess Pingyao turned her head and commanded, “Didn’t you see this princess is still standing? What are your eyes for? Bring a chair over.”

The prison guard quickly brought a chair over.

Princess Pingyao sat down on the chair: “You men aren’t the only ones who enjoy having many lovers. This princess also enjoys it.”

Ling Fengyang’s eyes dimmed: “You did that because you thought I was dead, but now I’m back, can you… can you…”

“Can what?” Princess Pingyao looked him up and down with disdain in her eyes: “Do you think, in your current state, that this princess would still be interested in you?”

Ling Fengyang was stunned, as if he had received a great blow: “My legs were broken by the order of the Regent. Won’t you seek justice for me?”

“Ling Fengyang, what kind of joke are you making?” Princess Pingyao crossed her legs, glancing at his disheveled state with indifference. “I’m here to interrogate you today. Don’t bother me with irrelevant matters.”

Ling Fengyang stared at her without blinking: “I just want to know, do you still like me?”