Princess of Hailing

"Indeed, it was quite thrilling to conquer her." Song Qingshu casually echoed him. He understood Jurchen customs. Unlike the Han Chinese, they did not place much importance on chastity, so Fifth Princess's experience of passing through the hands of several men would not diminish her appeal in their eyes. On the contrary, it made her even more alluring. Song Qingshu himself came from a later age, and his views on such matters were far more open-minded than those of the Song people. He did not think much of it either.

Wanyan Liang was very satisfied with his reaction. "To be honest, I have long admired this Fifth Princess by reputation. But compared to beauties, I value heroes more. So I intend to offer her to Brother Tang Kuo as a gift. Besides, Brother Tang Kuo suffered an undeserved disaster because of me this time, while also helping me guard against assassins in the future. I ought to thank you all the more."

Song Qingshu smiled wryly. "Prince, how could a gentleman take what another man favors? Besides, I did not really help with anything this time."

"How could you not have? By letting me learn the assassin's methods in advance, you effectively saved my life. How could I fail to repay a lifesaving favor? Brother Tang Kuo has repeatedly refused. Could it be that you find this gift of thanks too meager?" Wanyan Liang deliberately drawled.

"You jest, Prince. Since that is the case, then I shall respectfully accept. Thank you for your generous gift, Prince." Song Qingshu did want to make contact with Fifth Princess and learn about the situation of her sisters in Huan Yi Yuan.

"Do not thank me too early, Brother Tang Kuo. Though I am determined to win this Fifth Princess, some troublesome figure may