"Your Highness, Marquis, since Ye Zhen is unwilling to give this little pet to Your Highness, it just so happens that Your Highness's personal guard lacks a commandant.
Under Great Zhou military regulations, the princess's personal guards must hold ranks of merit, and Captain Ye is just right for the position! That way, as long as Your Highness wishes it, you can see this adorable little fellow anytime, anywhere!" Eunuch Jin, his face covered in blood, lowered his head. No one noticed the venom in his eyes.
At this, a smile suddenly appeared on Princess Changle's tightly drawn pretty face. She hurriedly looked toward Marquis Xingqing, and the meaning in her eyes could not have been clearer.
Marquis Xingqing looked somewhat hesitant.
To be honest, Ye Zhen's Yi Mu Tong Ling Divine Art was still quite rare. Keeping him under his command might make him a surprise force capable of turning the tide someday.
However, Ye Zhen's performance on the Military Exercise battlefield that day had made Marquis Xingqing feel that someone as indecisive as Ye Zhen, though his abilities were somewhat unusual, would not be of much use.
Besides, the benefits of befriending Princess Changle far outweighed any benefits Ye Zhen could bring!
There was simply no comparison between the two.
After pondering for a few breaths, Marquis Xingqing nodded. "Changle, giving him to you is no problem, but it must be after that matter is settled!"
As he spoke, Marquis Xingqing leaned close and whispered a few words into Princess Changle's ear. Her beautiful eyes immediately lit up. "Brother Tao, is that true?"
"Of course it's true. I might deceive anyone, but I would never deceive Changle! To be honest, following you would suit him best, but he is still a talent, and I..." Marquis Xingqing put on