The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 208 Isn't this how the world is supposed to be?

Zheng Xun asked suspiciously, "A little trick?"

Tao Heng wasn't afraid of her questions, and he knew that nothing could be hidden from her eyes.

Besides, the princess knows what kind of person he is.

So he simply accepted her scrutiny with equanimity.

Zheng Xun: "Tell me about it."

Tao Heng was about to speak, but Ding, not wanting Zheng Xun to continue probing, quickly interrupted, "Princess! This humble servant, Bai Zhi, greets the Princess."

Zheng Xun smiled and helped her up: "No need for formalities. Can you tell me why you wanted to see me?"

“My best friend Zhao Lingyin told me that the princess is an extremely tolerant and generous talent scout, and that we are kindred spirits who appreciate each other. If the princess likes Zhao Lingyin, she will definitely like me too.”

Her gaze held a stubborn simplicity, as if she would do anything to achieve what she set her mind to, even if it meant moving mountains and filling seas.

"You're also skilled in gynecology?"

“No, I’m good at external wounds,” she said frankly. “I know that the Grand Princess of Jianyang has the Red Eagle Army, and I want to go to the Red Eagle Army.”

Her tone was commanding, but surprisingly, it wasn't unpleasant.

Zheng Xun: "Okay."

Bai Zhi paused for a moment, then asked, "Doesn't the princess need any tests?"

"Since Lingyin recommended it and Qianzhi values ​​it, of course I believe it."

After Bai Zhi left, Zheng Xun looked at Tao Heng.

"Qianzhi, thank you for your timely help."

Tao Heng did not accept it as a matter of course; he looked away, appearing somewhat awkward.

"If it's what the princess wants, I will naturally do everything in my power to find it for her."

Zheng Jin couldn't help but roll her eyes.

If Zheng Xun didn't look like a young girl, she probably would have already given her a piece of her mind.

Anyone unaware of the situation would probably have considered him a lecherous scoundrel and hung him up after hearing these words.

Wei Yanxing's expression was somewhat grave.

He took his gift box back: "Things have changed! What I have is no longer presentable."

Qi Wuyu: "Me too!"

"Damn Tao Heng!"

"Don't deliver today, how about we choose another one?"

Lu Mengying's eyebrows drooped, and she pursed her lips in disappointment.

Only Yu Rong disagreed: "We must send a gift. The princess probably won't stay here for long. Besides, serving the princess well is the best gift we can give her."

At this point, no amount of compensation can help.

Besides, they are neither as good at accumulating wealth as Tao Heng, nor as rich as the princess.

Wei Yanxing thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Is what you've prepared the best you can offer within your capabilities?"

"Yes."

"That is required."

so be it.

Ultimately, the competition for favor depends on ability and achievements.

A princess may favor someone because of flattery, but she will not elevate someone to a pedestal because of favoritism.

After Tao Heng finished presenting his "gift," the Azure Dragon Guards each presented their own prepared gifts.

Zheng Xun accepted it with a smile, without the slightest perfunctory attitude.

Although Zheng Xun did not show signs of fatigue, everyone knew she had traveled a long way, so no one bothered her anymore.

On this day, Zheng Xun, unusually, did not cultivate his supernatural abilities or internal strength, but instead slept soundly.

In the middle of the night, Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi returned.

The two of them hung their heads.

Because they couldn't find a suitable gift to give to Zheng Xun.

Although they were much richer than most people, it was not easy for them to find any rare treasures in such a short time.

Moreover, Zheng Xun is a princess; she lacks nothing.

The two sat there in silence until dawn.

As dawn broke, Zheng Shi looked at the distant green-tiled rooftops and said in a daze, "Zheng Jiu, I feel a little empty."

"I also."

"The outside world is vast and joyful, but I seem to prefer staying by the princess's side."

"I also."

"After being out in the world for so long, I may no longer be able to hide myself."

"I also."

“If I lose this only advantage, I don’t know how I can compete with the others who are by the princess’s side.”

"I……"

If you say "me too" again, I'll kick you.

"me too."

Unbeknownst to them, Zheng Xun had already gotten up and was now standing behind them, listening to their conversation.

When they fell silent again, she sat down beside them and said, "You don't need to worry about the gift for me."

"But……"

“They gave it to me, that’s normal. Zheng Jin is my sister, and Tao Heng and the others’ future depends on me. They are sincere towards me, but they also flatter and fawn over me. That’s why they like me so much now. But you are different.”

"We...are different?"

"Yes, you are all mine, your lives and your future belong to me."

Therefore, as long as they don't betray him, Zheng Xun will always trust them the most.

If Tao Heng wants to reach their level, he has only one option—to sign a contract of servitude.

Zheng Jiu felt that something was wrong. They should be sharing their master's burdens, so why did their master have to take care of their feelings?

He was about to say a few more words when he suppressed his emotions, but at that moment Zheng Shi had already instinctively curved his eyebrows into a smile: "That's right! We all belong to the princess, and what we have belongs to the princess!"

Zheng Xun: "Yes!"

After she finished speaking, she looked at Zheng Jiu.

Zheng Jiu then solemnly echoed, "Yes! That makes perfect sense."

Zheng Xun smiled.

The bodyguards have been brainwashed since childhood and have come to regard their master as their everything and their only pillar of support.

Whether in spirit or body, they are not free; they are like dependents, like parasites.

If anything were to happen to Zheng Xun, they certainly wouldn't survive.

She infused them with vitality and freedom, hoping to make them happier.

However, Zheng Xun realized that they would be confused and might even wither away because they could not draw nourishment from her.

Zheng Jiu was silent for a moment: "Princess, after returning to the capital, I want to go back to the Dark Guard Camp for training."

Zheng Shi paused for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Princess! I want one too!"

Zheng Xun stared at them for a while.

"Have you decided?"

Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi nodded without hesitation.

Zheng Xun leaned against the door frame, looking somewhat dazed.

“I always believed that no one in this world is born to live in darkness. You came to me after suffering hardships in your youth, and you have worked hard. So, I always wanted you to see the sun in the world and to walk in front of people with your heads held high.”

She was very clear about the kind of era she lived in.

I also understand how out of place my ideas are in this environment.

However, she was a soul nurtured by a world of equality and freedom. She knew that everyone is born naked, without distinction of rank or status, and how could she accept the current situation?

She knew her thoughts were naive, but...

Isn't this how the world should be?

She can't change the status quo right now, nor can she easily transform this ancient-like world into something like the future. After all, taking too big a step might backfire.

But she hopes that at least the people around her can be more comfortable and happier.