The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 403 The Wedding?

Zheng Xun remained silent.

"Is this what you wanted to ask?"

General He hadn't expected Zheng Xun to be so perceptive, and awkwardly touched his nose: "No, that's not it."

They're not those old-fashioned relics from Beijing.

Having witnessed the emperor's protectiveness of his own, they were terrified of being punished if they brought up the matter. After much deliberation, they finally thought of General He, whom the emperor valued most.

So they sent a letter, hinting that Her Highness the Crown Princess was about to arrive, and asking General He to pay close attention to Her Highness the Crown Princess's marriage.

Zheng Xun understood.

She just said it.

Given General He's personality, his first question to her should have been about Haiyang County.

General He would glance at her from time to time, as if waiting for her answer.

Zheng Xun raised her finger and tapped it lightly on the stone table, then looked up with a smile: "General He, what do I need to explain to them?"

This was not the first time that court officials had shown concern for her marriage. She knew that they would not give up if she did not express her opinion.

Originally, this was her private matter, but it was understandable that they were concerned about the future of Dayong.

If you want to hold onto power, then losing this bit of freedom is a fair trade-off.

Of course, this applies to ordinary people in power.

Zheng Xun is different.

Her contributions to the Dayong Dynasty and her own abilities destined her to retain this part of her freedom.

She didn't need to weigh the various forces, so the ministers didn't dare to openly question or even coerce her, and could only let General He test the waters.

Why General He? Because he knew that Zheng Xun respected him.

Zheng Xun's words clearly indicated that it wouldn't matter who came.

"I know what they're thinking; they're just worried I'll do something reckless."

Zheng Xun softened his tone, offering a way out, and General He readily accepted: "You're right. They're always afraid that young women are too sentimental."

This was not General He's own idea.

He could hand over the He family army to He Wuyu without hesitation, so why would he have any concerns about this kind of problem?

He is now acting as a messenger, relaying the thoughts of other ministers to Zheng Xun.

"Oh? Where did you get that conclusion?" Zheng Xun asked helplessly.

Just how afraid of her were they? That they waited until she was so far away from the capital before sending General He to deliver a message?

“I know!” He Wuyang said confidently, “Of course it’s from storybooks.”

General He glared at him: "It's probably from nearby."

"Too sentimental...that's because there's no other choice."

Men and women in this world are all unique.

Some people care more about relationships, while others care more about their future.

The reason why there are so many legends about "women being passionate" is simply because most people have no other choice.

General He's smile widened: "Then what does Your Highness care about more?"

Zheng Xun remained silent.

If she were someone who cared more about emotions, she should have obediently been a tool, a wealthy princess, or a regent princess.

She did not choose to pave the way for her father and brothers with her own abilities because of her burgeoning ambition.

Therefore, the answer to this question is quite obvious.

Zheng Xun will make the best choice on his own without anyone else having to worry about him.

She had her own ideas, but she didn't intend to tell anyone.

Now, she actually has two paths.

One is that you give birth to it yourself.

But as others have worried, she will have to bear the risks of childbirth.

Modern medicine is already very advanced, and in the post-apocalyptic world, there are even more healing abilities to assist.

The physical abilities of those with superpowers have improved significantly, and with the increased attention paid to newborns, there has been substantial progress in obstetrics.

Even so, it is still impossible to guarantee that every mother can give birth safely.

Her current setting is still similar to ancient times, lacking modern and post-apocalyptic conditions, and there are still many gaps in medical knowledge.

Zheng Jin said something quite right: nothing is more important than herself.

Even if she gives birth, can she guarantee that it will be a girl?

Can she guarantee that her child will be suitable to be emperor?

Does she really want to leave behind any lingering attachments in this world?

She hasn't decided on this issue yet.

Another approach is to select the virtuous and capable.

If she were to choose the most capable, her vision would not be limited to the royal family alone.

But those who hold the power in this world are the beneficiaries and supporters of their bloodline, and they will not allow her to touch their interests.

If she dared to say that she would choose the virtuous and capable, after her death, there would surely be people who would support the royal bloodline and overthrow the dynasty under the banner of legitimacy.

However, even if she were to choose an heir from within the royal family, she might still not be able to find one that satisfies her.

Of course, given Zheng Xun's abilities, this path is not out of the question.

However, doing so would require more effort and would not align with the principle of maximizing benefits.

She currently has no preference between the two options and everything will depend on the specific circumstances.

Like I said, she's still young, and it's not time for her to think about those things yet.

While she was pondering, General He wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

He appeared calm on the surface, but since he had never actually spent time with Zheng Xun, he couldn't help feeling uneasy.

The reason I brought up this topic so boldly is also to test the waters.

Now that he saw that she understood who really wanted to ask those questions, and that she didn't blame him for talking too much, he was truly relieved.

Both of them thought a lot, but only a moment passed.

Zheng Xun snapped out of his daze, as if his anger from just moments before had been a mere illusion: "Are you feeling much better now?"

"That's for sure. I'm not bragging, but even young people in their twenties or thirties can't match my old man's robust health."

"Your Highness, Grandfather is just bragging."

Ignoring the old man's glaring and puffed-out expression, He Wuyang exposed him without hesitation, "You don't know, that night Grandfather stole a pot of wine, got drunk and started looking for his legs all over the house. Don't be surprised, even though Grandfather is old and has no legs, there are really not many people who can beat him."

The old general was so angry that he pulled the green plant out of the pot and threw it at him.

He Wuyang nimbly dodged: "Hehe, Doctor Zhao already told you to take good care of yourself, look, why are you angry again?"

"You little brat, come here!"

"No way, come here!"

Zheng Xun watched with a smile as the grandfather and grandson bickered and joked.

The old general certainly looked very healthy.

When he learned that he had lost both legs, he forced himself to remain calm and composed.

But that tranquility was easily shattered.

But now, when he talks about his lost legs, it's as casual as when he talks about his hands; he can even joke about it.

This is inseparable from He Wuyang's companionship.

General He looked down on him, saying his brain was covered in mud, but little did he know that he was still the same shrewd and resourceful He Wuyang.

His current clumsiness is all for the sake of entertaining his parents.

After their commotion subsided, Zheng Xun asked, "Have you decided when you will return to the capital?"

"In the next few days."

With war imminent between the two countries, the situation will only become more chaotic.

Even if it's just for peace of mind, General He should leave as soon as possible.

It remains to be seen whether he can get used to everything in the capital after leaving Liaozhou, where he has lived for most of his life.