Forced to be a third person: I turned around and left the palace to marry a villain

"One of them is the head of the civil service, and the other is the most respected military commander. They shouldn't fight each other. However, it's not uncommon for men in the world to fight over jealousy. It's hard to say for Xiao Zhan and Lan Feng."

"Will not."

Jiang Xue said firmly, "Although they have had little contact in recent years, they are all gentlemen, which is enough to ensure that they will not take action. Fu Dong, let's go back to the mansion."

Lan Feng led Xiao Zhan to the Zhaixing Tower in the city, from where one could overlook the entire capital.

In the past, when the late Emperor Jiang Ke was alive, he had also drunk and played chess with them here. This was the first time the two had returned to this place since his death.

"This place is more suitable for viewing the scenery, not for wine tasting." Xiao Zhan commented softly.

Lan Feng handed him a bottle of wine: "I think it's nice to enjoy the scenery while drinking."

"You brought me here specially, what do you want to say?" Xiao Zhan asked.

Lan Feng took a sip of wine and spoke slowly: "The battle of Yangshan was extremely brutal. The death of your elder brother and second brother is heartbreaking. But not sending reinforcements was not a decision made by *** alone, but the result of consultation among all the generals."

Xiao Zhan glanced at him and urged, "Just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

"If we had sent troops to support us, our army might have been wiped out. Otherwise, we could have fought a desperate battle and won. It's the lesser of two evils, and that's how it works on the battlefield. If it were you, you would have made the same choice."

Lan Feng snorted coldly: "It seems that you have forgotten your promise to the late emperor."

When Jiang Ke was dying, he specifically asked them to protect Jiang Xue, and he only closed his eyes in peace after they all agreed.

"I will remember this, so General Lan doesn't need to worry about it."

“Indeed, but as the current emperor’s uncle, the Feng family must of course consider him.

***For the Feng family, it seems to have become an obstacle. For the benefit of the Feng family, they will certainly oppose her everywhere. But..."

Lan Feng drew out his sword, pointed the gleaming blade toward the sky, and said firmly: "As long as I am alive, I will protect you."

Xiao Zhan sneered in response: "*** just said that she is no longer the little princess who needed protection in the past. She can take care of herself.

You should focus on protecting the dynasty and your wife instead of meddling in other people's business here."

"You're right. I'm no longer qualified to mention the word 'protection'."

Lan Feng felt gloomy in his heart and put down his sword: "You can go now."

Xiao Zhan turned and left, and Lan Feng's gaze fell on Princess Changle's Mansion in the distance, a place he could not reach.

Three days later, Princess Yunchu came to the capital and Feng Ziqing held a banquet to welcome her.

When Jiang Xue's carriage arrived at the palace gate, many noble children were already queuing up to enter the palace. She noticed Jiang Xiaowei waiting in the crowd, so she asked Fu Dong to invite her over.

"This commoner greets His Majesty!"

Jiang Xue smiled and waved her hand: "No need to be polite. We don't have to line up. You can come in with me and then find a quiet place to chat. It's better than standing here."

Jiang Xiaowei responded respectfully: "Thank you, Princess."

As Jiang Xue stepped into the palace gate, Jiang Xiaowei received envious and jealous looks from many famous ladies who were waiting in line.

These ladies secretly wondered why Jiang Xiaowei had such a good fate. Not only did she have outstanding looks, she also had an excellent fiancé like General Lan Feng, and now she was favored by Lady Changle.

A young lady named Li complained in a low voice, but before she could finish her words, she felt a sharp pain in her back. It turned out that General Lan Feng had beaten her with a whip.

Miss Li cried out in pain and asked who was so bold as to attack her.

Lan Feng said coldly: "It's not that I'm so bold, but you said something you shouldn't have said.

You have defamed His Highness's reputation today, which is a serious crime;

Besides, you insulted my fiancée, I can't just sit there and watch. Fortunately, you are a woman, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. "

Miss Li was both ashamed and angry, and had no words to say. She could only cover her face and run back to her carriage crying.

Lan Feng's eyes were as sharp as torches as he swept over the crowd:

"I am used to speaking with my whip and sword, but I just couldn't help myself. If anyone dares to say bad things about His Highness or my fiancée again, I will not show mercy with my whip and sword."

The people around were so frightened that they dared not say a word and just nodded in agreement.

Xiao Zhan, who was sitting in a nearby carriage, witnessed all this and thought that Lan Feng was indeed more direct and effective in protecting Jiang Xue.

As it was still early, Jiang Xue took Jiang Xiaowei for a stroll to the Jiuzhuan Qu Bridge, which was her favorite place to visit when she was a child.

"The scenery here is indeed charming." Jiang Xiaowei agreed.

Jiang Xue said: "The mood of viewing the scenery depends on the people around you. If you are accompanied by someone you like, the scenery will naturally be more beautiful;

Otherwise, it will seem boring. Miss Jiang, you are unique, and I enjoy enjoying the scenery with you. "

"His Highness is also such a special person."

Jiang Xue smiled and said, "So, are we praising each other?"

Jiang Xiaowei also laughed: "I just expressed my true feelings."

Jiang Xue said to Miss Jiang: "You are a very good person. General Lan Feng is lucky to have a fiancée like you."

She then asked, "Speaking of which, your wedding is coming soon, right? Logically, you should be at home preparing your dowry, so why are you at the palace banquet today?"

"Actually, I didn't want to come out, but the Queen Mother specifically ordered me to be present, so I had to come." Miss Jiang replied.

Jiang Xue knew in her heart that Feng Ziqing's action was not simple.

Recently, because Lan Feng returned to the capital, rumors about her and Lan Feng have increased again.

Feng Ziqing's move may be to let Jiang Xiaowei hear or see something that makes her uncomfortable, hoping to arouse Jiang Xiaowei's dissatisfaction with her.

However, Jiang Xue knew that Jiang Xiaowei's feelings were not so easily shaken.

"Your Highness, I always believed that General Lan Feng loves you in his heart." Jiang Xiaowei said, looking directly into Jiang Xue's eyes.

Jiang Xue raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh?"

"Now that you've come back, if you still have him in your heart, I will choose to quit. But if not, I hope to accompany him throughout his life."

Jiang Xiaowei's voice was firm: "So, Your Highness, can you give me a definite answer?"

Jiang Xue answered without hesitation: "To me, Lan Feng was once a brother and a friend, but we never had any romantic feelings between us."

Hearing this, Jiang Xiaowei breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Your Highness. Now I can rest assured. I will stay by his side wholeheartedly in the future. No matter what the outcome, I will have no regrets."

As they were talking, Xiao Zhan and a graceful woman in white came over.