Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Chapter 294 Commander-in-Chief of the 3rd Army

Thinking of this, Lingyan then asked her seriously, "What are your plans this time? Are you just going to keep doing this secretly?"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess immediately replied, "Of course not! I plan to reveal my identity after I have rendered meritorious service, so that they may know the power of the Ninth Princess and the power of women!"

Looking at the Ninth Princess, who was now radiant, Ling Yan felt very gratified and appreciative.

She then asked, "So what is your ultimate goal?"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess replied without hesitation, "Of course, it's to become a female general who expands the territory! That's why I'm following along to realize my dream."

Ling Yan was not surprised to hear this.

So he looked at her seriously and said, "Do you want to be just a vanguard who can't command the army, or do you want to become a commander-in-chief who is both a civil and military leader and can lead the army?"

The Ninth Princess replied decisively: "The commander-in-chief of the three armies!"

Lingyan smiled and said, "In that case, a commander-in-chief cannot rely solely on brute force, but also on intellect. Although you have read many military books, you are ultimately just talking about war on paper. So on this trip, you should follow General Zeng and General Qin and learn from them. I look forward to the day when you become a female general and command the three armies!"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess was immediately overjoyed and said, "Thank you for your kind words, sister-in-law!"

Lingyan then continued, "If that's the case, then you should stop mingling with those ordinary soldiers. From now on, appear in front of people openly and honestly as the Ninth Princess, as a woman. There's nothing shameful about it. Go to the battlefield as a woman and make contributions, just like you said, and let them see how powerful we women are!"

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess's eyes hardened and her face was filled with excitement.

She straightened her back and solemnly replied, "Sister-in-law, rest assured, I will live up to your expectations. From this day forward, I will stand before others with the dignity and integrity of a woman. I will also humbly and sincerely learn from General Zeng and General Qin and strive to improve myself. I will use my actions to prove to everyone that women can also achieve great feats on the battlefield and become commanders-in-chief of the three armies!"

Lingyan looked at the Ninth Princess's spirited appearance with admiration in her eyes.

She nodded slightly, a gentle yet encouraging smile playing on her lips, and said, "Okay, I believe you can do it. Since you have such great ambitions, go for it."

Lingyan's voice was soft yet powerful, like a warm current flowing into the Ninth Princess's heart.

It also filled her with boundless hope and anticipation for the future.

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Regarding the Ninth Princess, I still need to explain this in detail to General Zeng and General Qin.

Lingyan then led the Ninth Princess and Shen Qingchen to the commander's tent.

Shen Qingchen's current name is Shen Qing, and her public identity is that of a bodyguard that Xiao Muyao found to protect her personally.

Therefore, no one showed any confusion or strangeness when they saw Shen Qingchen following Ling Yan closely.

It was already late at night when they arrived at the commander's tent, but the two were still discussing the strategy for the battle, showing their dedication.

Upon seeing Lingyan arrive, the two of them stood up to greet her.

Then they saw the Ninth Princess behind Lingyan, and both of them were greatly surprised.

After his initial surprise, he bowed to her very respectfully.

The two men then respectfully invited them to take a seat.

Ling Yan did not sit in the main seat, but sat down at the lower end, with Shen Qingchen standing behind her.

Seeing this, the Ninth Princess also sat down next to Lingyan.

Zeng Han and Qin Qi were very puzzled.

Lingyan smiled and said to them, "Please, both generals, have a seat."

Upon hearing this, the two of them sat down not far from them.

Seeing this, Lingyan smiled and explained to the two of them, "On this expedition, you two generals are the highest-ranking and most powerful people. I am just a strategist, only responsible for devising plans. Other matters are naturally decided by you two. You are the commander-in-chief and deputy commander-in-chief, so you can respect me as the Crown Princess in your hearts. However, please treat me as a strategist in the future, both on the battlefield and in the military camp."

"Since you are the strategist, you must fulfill your duties as the strategist. I will never overstep your bounds, make any decisions, or give orders haphazardly. You are the experts in warfare, so I, an outsider, will not interfere. You are free to act according to your own abilities. Do you two generals understand what I mean?"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing surprise and admiration.

I never expected the Crown Princess to have such an open-minded attitude and clear understanding.

Zeng Han quickly clasped his hands and bowed slightly, respectfully replying, "The Crown Princess is very wise and righteous, which I deeply admire. Since the Crown Princess trusts us so much, we will do our best to live up to her expectations."

Qin Qi then added, "Your Highness, please rest assured. We will certainly follow Your Highness's teachings. On the battlefield, Your Highness is the strategist, and we should act according to the strategist's strategies. We will not hesitate because of Your Highness's status. Your Highness's noble character is truly a model for us."

Ling Yan nodded slightly upon hearing this, a faint smile appearing on her face.

Her figure was elegant and upright, like a plum blossom braving the snow, exuding a resilient spirit.

Then, in a soft yet authoritative voice, he said, "Since I am going to war with the army, it is only to protect my country. I also believe in the abilities and loyalty of the two generals, and I hope that we can work together to win this war."

Upon hearing this, the two men clasped their hands in salute again and said in unison, "We will certainly live up to your mission."

At this moment, their faces were filled with solemnity, and their respect for Lingyan reached its peak.

After finishing this matter, Lingyan told the two about the Ninth Princess.

She looked at the two men with a solemn gaze and said earnestly, "On this trip, I humbly request that you two generals allow me to serve by your side and learn from you so that I may make progress in military affairs."

Upon hearing this, the Ninth Princess quickly expressed her gratitude, saying earnestly, "Generals, please rest assured, I will not cause you any trouble or affect the war, nor will I leak any secrets. My purpose in coming here is only to learn and broaden my horizons."

Upon hearing this, Zeng Han and Qin Qi also greatly admired the Ninth Princess's ambition, actions, and personality.

They like girls who are dashing, capable, and decisive.

So, of course, I readily agreed.

Who knows, we might actually see the Ninth Princess become a great general in command of the three armies someday!

They also look forward to that day.

The next morning, as the sun rose, the army embarked on its journey once again.

Only then did many soldiers notice a woman riding beside the Crown Princess.

Most people don't know Princess Jiu yet.

Only a few of the lieutenants knew him.

Everyone else thought she was the Crown Princess's maid.

However, the woman's demeanor and expression did not resemble those of a maid at all.

It was during their lunch break that they heard the general say that it was actually the Ninth Princess.

The purpose of this trip is to broaden my horizons by joining in.

They were absolutely horrified!

Will a princess also come along to the battlefield to broaden her horizons?

They really learned a lot!