《Heartless Phoenix Queen》


 C1

    The night was dark, and the night wind was blowing gently.


    The woman wore a silver windbreaker. Her short hair fluttered in the wind, making her appear smart and capable.


    "Bang!" Bang! "Bam!"


    Three bullets pierced through the woman''s heart along with the sudden gunshot. Her thin body slowly tilted to the side as she fell into the cold and silent sea behind her ¡­


    His head was empty, everything was gone, his eyes were uncontrollably closed, and death was creeping in. But, she was really unwilling! She was unwilling to just die in vain! No, she could not die! She had to live, live for revenge! Wake up, open your eyes and wake up!


    Suddenly, the woman''s tightly shut eyes opened.


    Her keen senses told her that the air was filled with the thick smell of blood!


    What was going on?


    She frowned slightly. Before she could clearly see her surroundings, a long sword with a cold glint suddenly stabbed over, the tip of the sword pointed in her direction.


    "Scram!"


    She leaped into the air, her legs twisting nimbly in the air, easily kicking off the cold sword. Then, she quickly stepped forward, grabbed the hilt of the sword, and swung it out without hesitation, slicing the sword''s owner''s throat.


    Fresh blood gushed out from the sword, dyeing it a dark red. The smell of blood also became stronger.


    She looked at the scene in front of her, her gaze gradually becoming colder. The surroundings were desolate and run-down, devoid of any trace of human life. However, the sound of swords and sabers clashing against each other could be heard. Armored soldiers were fighting amongst each other, and blood was spreading everywhere.


    "Go!" Charge! "Kill them all!"


    The leader raised his spear high and ordered the soldiers to attack.


    Following that, more soldiers began to attack him while brandishing their swords and sabers. In her slight moment of surprise, the man with the sword came to her side and stood back to back with her, coldly staring at the soldiers.


    The man whispered, "Zi Yuan, you just woke up, and your injuries ¡­"


    "Injuries? "It''s fine." Only then did she feel the pain in her shoulder. There was still blood flowing out of the wound, drop by drop. However, to an assassin, as long as his life was still there, the pain was nothing.


    That''s right, she was a hitman, but she was not the "Purple Garden" that the man had called her!


    The final memory that belonged to Zi Yuan made her understand one thing: Zi Yuan was the crown prince''s personal bodyguard, protecting him as he fled the palace. So the man leaning on her back was the current crown prince, and the other side of the battle was the troops from the palace.


    "Your Highness, I will definitely protect you as you leave this place safely!" She spoke expressionlessly, her eyes looking straight ahead, calm and indifferent, firm and confident, her peerless beauty set off by the blue armor.


    Helian Xuan Yi was startled. The cold and sharp gaze in his eyes became somewhat complicated and slightly dimmed. Although he could not see the expression on Zi Yuan''s face, he still remembered that Zi Yuan had never told him about such a firm promise.


    "Zi Yuan" naturally did not know what Helian Xuanyin was thinking as all of her attention was focused on the pursuers. Grasping the hilt of her sword tightly, she suddenly lifted it up. A cold light flashed in her eyes. Her sword was like a swimming dragon as it rapidly attacked the surrounding people. Instantly, blood splattered everywhere as wailing sounds rang out. Wherever the sword went, dark red blood spilled all over the ground.


    With her nimble movements and agility, Zi Yuan had dealt with most of the pursuers in the shortest amount of time. The situation between the enemies and themselves had changed. She held her sword in her hand as she stood in the twilight. There were countless corpses under her feet, and her green battle uniform was soaked in blood. However, her expression remained calm.


    "Kill ¡­" Kill ¡­ "Kill her for me!"


    The leader of the pursuers'' eyes were filled with panic. His voice was trembling, and the hand holding the spear was trembling.


    Kill her?


    Zi Yuan''s lips curled into a cold smile, revealing a trace of ridicule. Humph! You want to kill her? What a huge joke! She had already died once. After her rebirth, her life could only end by herself. No one else had the qualifications!


    Liu Mei suddenly frowned, her black pupils instantly filled with frost.


    The sharp edge of her sword turned and she quickly leaped up. Stepping on the scattered corpses on the ground, she headed straight for the general in hot pursuit. In the cool breeze, her black hair fluttered in the wind as her battle uniform glowed with blood-red light. The bright sword that was dripping blood slashed the edge of the long spear and twisted a few times before accurately stabbing into her opponent''s chest.


    "You ¡­ "You ¡­"


    "This is what happens when you talk too much." The Violet Garden disdainfully uttered a cry as she swiftly unsheathed her sword. Fresh blood splattered on her green battle uniform, and a bloody mist shrouded her vision.


    With their pursuers killed, the situation was completely reversed.


    Soon after, Zi Yuan and the crown prince''s personal army finished off the rest of their troops and rushed out of the city. As the sun was setting, the city gates closed. The crown prince and the others were unable to leave the city, and could only settle down on the spot.


    After the Purple Garden looked around, it found a luxurious mansion. It led a few of its pro-soldiers to kill everyone in the courtyard and welcomed the crown prince to his house.


    Helian Xuan Yi kept staring at Zi Yuan. His expression did not change, but his heart was filled with astonishment.


    "Zi Yuan, you''ve worked hard today. Go rest."


    "Thank you, Your Highness." The Violet Garden responded with a faint sigh. She was prepared to tidy up Primal Chaos''s brain a bit. At the very least, she had to clarify her new identity first.


    Just as she was about to leave, Helian Xuanyin suddenly spoke up, "Yuan''er, let me see your injury."


    What? Yuan? The Crown Prince had actually called her "Yuan''er"?

 C2

    What was this situation? Could it be that the real Zi Yuan was having an affair with the crown prince? However, the memory that Zi Yuan left for her didn''t have any emotional fluctuations, so she had no way of knowing.


    "Your Highness, my injuries are not serious, it''s alright." She could only say whatever she wanted to say. The instant she raised her head, she met Helian Profound Wings''s ice-green eyes that were as deep as a lagoon.


    This was the first time the Violet Garden had clearly seen the appearance of Helian Profound Wings.


    She had just transmigrated here, and she had already mysteriously fallen into the royal family''s pursuit. She was busy swinging her sword in battle, trying to break out of the encirclement. How could she have the time to pay attention to other things?


    And at this moment, Helian Profound Wings had completely occupied her line of sight.


    The Violet Garden had to admit that his bearing was indeed extraordinary and invulnerable. In the eyes of modern people, it was: very cool, very stylish! Very handsome, very perfect!


    The lavender and luxurious long robe properly displayed his tall and straight body. The silver gray belt on his waist was stained with a few streaks of scarlet blood, but it still could not stop the royal family''s might that he emitted.


    Her jade-like black hair that reached her waist was tied up by a gold and jade hair band, making her seem very elegant. His eyes were extremely deep, and his ice-green cold gaze was terrifying. It was like a bottomless lake, yet also like a bottomless black hole that could be sucked in at any time.


    This man was very dangerous!


    Out of a killer''s instinct, Zi Yuan became more alert, wanting to stay away from him.


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan will take his leave first."


    "Yuan''er!" Helian Xuan Yi grabbed her wrist and forcefully pulled her into his embrace, "I want to see your injuries. You blocked a sword attack for me, and your injuries were so severe that you even fainted. But after you woke up, you were still nimble and sensitive when fighting with your pursuers. You weren''t dragged down by your injuries, which only made me more worried. "Yuan, you ¡­"


    "Your Highness, the Violet Garden has already sealed up its own blood flow, there won''t be any major problems." She had experienced terrifying gunshot wounds in the assassination association before. These simple methods to stop the bleeding were nothing but a piece of cake. But the deep gaze in Helian Xuanyin''s eyes caused her to feel a little uneasy, as if she was probing something.


    "Yuan, do you want to disobey my order?" Helian Xuanyin looked at him as the look in her eyes gradually deepened.


    Zi Yuan frowned and silently cursed in his heart, "It looks like this unfathomable crown prince suspects her." Well, isn''t it just a look at the wound? She only had a soul pass, and it wouldn''t change her body. What was there to worry about?


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan has acted presumptuously. I hope that Your Highness can atone for your sins."


    With that, she regained her composure and untied her green leather armor, revealing the bloody wound on her left shoulder.


    Helian Xuanyin''s eyes condensed as she gazed at Zi Yuan. Her peerlessly noble appearance became even more incomprehensible. He took two steps forward and was about to touch her snow-white undergarment when the sound of footsteps came from outside the door.


    "Your Highness, dinner is ready. Please have some."


    After Helian Xuanyin left, Zi Yuan found out about his identity from other people.


    So it turned out that she was the daughter of Marquis Yuan from the Northern State of Yue. She had once studied in the mountains and had taken a high school as her teacher. She often went out to war with her father. After the duke had set off this time, the Violet Garden was summoned into the palace by the crown prince to act as his personal guard. A few days ago, when the old emperor suddenly passed away, Imperial Concubine Hui took control of the imperial government and wanted her son to ascend the throne, sending people everywhere to chase after Crown Prince Helian Xuan Yi.


    Zi Yuan hit his head and roughly figured out the situation.


    After dinner, she took off her armor in her room and started to bandage the wound on her shoulder. Just as Helian Xuanyin had said, the sword wound was indeed somewhat serious. The wound was very long, and the blood had already solidified.


    "Knock knock knock!" A knock on the door was heard.


    She was startled: "Who?"


    "Miss, it''s Ling''er."


    "Come in." Zi Yuan did not raise his head and instead continued bandaging his wounds.


    According to her inquiries, Ling''er was the servant girl that she brought with her from the house of the marquis. She had always been by her side, and could be considered to be the closest person to the Violet Garden. Unfortunately, Ling''er didn''t know any martial arts, and was incapable of protecting herself. Earlier, when she had been chased down, she had been forced to conceal herself.


    "Miss, let me help you." Ling''er held the ointment in her hand, as well as a few bandages.


    Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow at her, his gaze cold. "Ling''er, why did you ¡­"


    "Miss, this is the crown prince''s order." Ling''er blinked and smiled. "The medicinal paste and bandages were also given to me by His Highness the crown prince. Miss, please don''t reject His Highness''s kind intentions this time, let His Highness be angry and accept it properly."


    "What is it? Did I often provoke the crown prince before this? " Zi Yuan asked.


    Ling''er pouted as if she was acting coquettishly, and said hesitantly, "Miss, you''re playing with Ling''er again, aren''t you? Although His Highness didn''t say anything and didn''t ask any questions, every time His Highness got angry, it was because of you, Miss. Even Ling''er could tell, so how could Miss not know? "


    The corners of Zi Yuan''s mouth twitched. He shook his head at himself and didn''t say anything.


    Staring at that unfamiliar face in the copper mirror, she actually felt a sense of relief. As expected, her devastatingly beautiful face was no longer the same as before! She was originally the most powerful assassin in the organization, with short purple hair and a capable mind. She had never failed before. However, she did not die because of the mission''s failure. Instead, she was betrayed by her fellow members of the organisation, so her death was unclear ¡­


    Ah!" What dog-shit companion! Trust my ass! She swore that after this rebirth, she would only believe in herself and would never trust anyone else!


    As she thought of this, the light in Zi Yuan''s eyes darkened. His throat was so dry that it hurt.


    "Ling''er, my injuries are fine. You can go rest."


    "But ¡­" Ling''er hesitated for a moment before asking in a low voice, "Miss, how will the crown prince respond?"


    Humph! So that''s how it was.


    The reason why Helian Xuan Yi sent Ling''er over was actually to have Ling''er monitor her. This crown prince was truly not simple. Even her servant girl had to use him.


    Violet Garden walked up to the bed and lightly said, "Ling''er, you tell the crown prince that my injuries aren''t serious, so there''s no need to worry."


    "Yes, miss."


    Ling''er covered her with a blanket before stealthily exiting the room.


    Zi Yuan was lying on the bed with his eyes wide open, tossing and turning in his sleep. The crisis of being trained by the assassin had always made her feel uneasy. Where could she go from here in such a strange environment?

 C3

    In an ancient room.


    The candlelight was very faint, outlining a tall and straight figure.


    Helian Profound Wings stood with his hands behind his back as he raised his head to gaze at the pitch-black night sky. His handsome appearance was cold and arrogant, and his lake-like green eyes were filled with layers and layers of freezing cold air.


    What a joke! Esteemed wangfei actually dared to fight for the position? It was simply wishful thinking! As long as his profound wings do not permit it, no one can even dream of taking away the throne that belongs to him!


    He had long since seen through everything, and only then did he remain calm and collected, conforming to his plan of being hunted down as he left the Imperial Palace. Hui Fei was just a chess piece. The one who was controlling her from behind the scenes was none other than the Regent of the West Country, Murong Xiu.


    That''s right! He was trying to lure Murong Xiu out. He was trying to completely destroy the West Sect!


    "Your Highness, a message from a pigeon." A report came in from outside the door.


    The corner of Helian Xuan Yi''s lips slowly lifted as he said in a deep voice, "Send it in!"


    Looking at the contents of the scroll, the smile on his lips grew wider and wider, and his ice-green eyes flashed with a cold and breathtaking brilliance. This was great! Murong Xiu had finally begun his mission!


    Next, he just needed to leave the capital overnight and everything would be ready.


    How, then, could the closed gates be opened?


    He turned around and walked towards the candlestick, using the candle flame to burn the scroll. Tonight, let him witness Yuan''er''s loyalty to him!


    In a daze, the Violet Garden heard a light sound.


    She jumped up from the bed and carefully went to the window to observe what was happening outside. Footsteps! It was the sound of footsteps coming from the roof!


    What was going on? The crown prince''s personal army took turns to guard the house. Could it be that there were still pursuers who had entered?


    Zi Yuan grabbed the hairpin on the table and gently opened the door. She walked out of the room and followed the footsteps on the roof. It sounded like there were only two or three people on the other side. When the Violet Garden caught up to the corridor, the footsteps suddenly stopped. She hurriedly dodged and hid behind the garden.


    Sure enough, two black-clothed men jumped down from the roof and headed straight for the room where the Helian Profound Wings lived.


    Damn it!


    With a low curse, Violet Garden rushed over. With the support of the long corridor, she raised her leg and kicked the two black-clothed men.


    Her movements were swift, nimble, and her moves were fast, but her opponent wasn''t someone who was easy to deal with. His movements were fierce and forceful as he coordinated with her and besieged her. Zi Yuan, having his hands tied, could not struggle free. He borrowed the force of the impact to leap backwards. His legs clamped tightly around the other party''s neck. At the same time, he stabbed the hairpin viciously into the other party''s head and successfully dealt with one of them.


    Another black-clothed person broke into Helian Xuanyin''s room.


    Zi Yuan had no time to think as he clenched his hairpin and chased after her. However, she didn''t wait for him to make his move. Because the moment the curtain was lifted, Helian Xuanyin was already sitting upright on the bed. The longsword in her hand pierced through the black-clothed man''s chest, piercing through his body. Fresh blood sprayed out, staining the ground red.


    "Your Highness, this subject has arrived late. Please punish me."


    The pro-soldiers were all kneeling in front of the door, their heads lowered and their bodies trembling. So it was like this! Someone had snuck in to assassinate the crown prince, but the guards on duty didn''t notice. It was too embarrassing!


    Helian Xuan Wing tightened his brows and said slightly tiredly, "Tidy up here, all of you can leave."


    "Yes sir!" Words.


    Zi Yuan put away his hairpin and looked at everyone with an expressionless face. A trace of confusion arose in his heart. The personal guards were obviously guarding the houses, how did the black clothed man barge in without anyone noticing? Moreover, there were many rooms in the courtyard, so how could the black-clothed man be so sure that the Crown Prince lived in that room?


    A small spark burst forth in Ziyuan''s mind: Yes! The man in black was not a pursuer, but a traitor!


    "Yuan, come with me."


    Helian Xuanyin ordered in a low voice, interrupting her train of thought.


    Helian Xuan Yi went directly to Zi Yuan''s room and sat at the table, leisurely sipping his tea.


    Zi Yuan suddenly realized that Helian Xuanji might be the same kind of person as she was. Although his hands were covered in blood, he was still calm and unperturbed.


    This was the true nature of an assassin.


    Because of this, Zi Yuan felt that the Helian Profound Wings were even more terrifying!

 C4

    "Yuan, what happened... What do you think? " Helian Xuan Yi put down his tea cup and asked.


    Zi Yuan frowned slightly and replied at a leisurely pace, "Someone leaked the whereabouts of His Highness the crown prince. We shouldn''t stay here any longer. We must leave as soon as possible."


    "Yuan''er''s words make sense, but ¡­"


    Helian Xuanyin deliberately paused for a moment as her emerald like eyes looked straight into Violet Garden''s eyes.


    "Even though the capital is huge, there is no place for me here. "Yuan, where do you think we should go?"


    Zi Yuan replied, "Your Highness, if the capital is filled with danger, we might as well leave the city."


    "Oh? I would like to hear more about it. " Helian Xuanji nodded.


    Zi Yuan said thoughtfully, "Imperial Consort Hui wholeheartedly wanted her son to ascend to the throne as Emperor. She definitely wouldn''t let His Highness off the hook. Since someone came to ambush His Highness tonight, it means that this manor has been exposed. Zi Yuan thinks that the news has been leaked from inside the army, does Your Highness approve? "


    Helian Profound Wings declined to comment. His green eyes were deep and calm, causing others to be unable to understand his gaze.


    "Then, Yuan''er, what do you want to do?"


    "In short, we cannot sit still and wait for death!" Zi Yuan knelt on one knee and requested Helian Xuan Yi, "Your Highness, let''s go out of the city tonight! Rather than passively being attacked tomorrow, it''s better to take the initiative tonight! "


    "Yuan''er, I thought so too, but I can''t carry it out." Helian Xuan Yi sighed.


    "Why?"


    "I won''t hide it from you, Yuan''er. I have already received a message from a pigeon, and your father and Lan Cang are on their way back to the capital with troops. They will arrive tomorrow at noon. Before we do that, we must avoid the pursuit of the imperial guards. "


    Zi Yuan nodded. "I understand." Furthermore, Hui Ying will definitely send people to search for us in the city tomorrow morning, that''s why I''m asking the crown prince to come out of the city tonight! "


    "Yuan, don''t be impatient." Helian Xuanyin patted her shoulder and continued, "Originally, there were already a hundred soldiers defending the city gates of the capital. Now, Imperial Concubine Hui will definitely send even more men to guard the city. However, the number of our personal guards that we have brought out of the palace is only a few dozen. "In addition, we cannot lose this battle, nor can we cause any disturbance. Otherwise, the garrison forces of the capital will come to our aid. When we get caught in the crossfire, we might be completely annihilated!"


    Zi Yuan went silent as the scene of him being shot through the heart by his companion surfaced in his mind. It was rare for her to be reborn. She couldn''t come back to life and die again! Not to mention his highness the crown prince, even his highness the god of death, if he dared to block her way, she would raise her blade to kill him!


    "Your Highness, I have a way."


    "Oh?" Helian Xuan Yi raised his eyebrows. "What method?"


    "There''s an ancient saying: capture the thief, the first to capture the king!" Purple Garden smiled and said confidently, "This operation does not require all of His Highness'' troops. They will stay behind to protect His Highness, and I will complete it myself. I ask the Crown Prince to give the order that the Violet Garden will definitely open the city gates for you tonight! "


    The Violet Garden''s eyes focused on the Helian Profound Wings, without a shred of fear. Her gaze was as calm as water, calm without the slightest ripple, as if they were two bottomless ponds suffused with a chilly wave.


    Hearing what Zi Yuan said, the Xuan Wing raised his thin lips in satisfaction as the light in his eyes became sharper.


    "Yuan, you have to come back alive!" He condescendingly issued an order. It was dignified and arrogant. He exuded the might of an emperor that was difficult to conceal.


    Zi Yuan''s eyes brimmed with laughter. "Yes, Your Highness! I will definitely... "Ugh ¡­"


    The sudden kiss robbed her of her red lips, instantly swallowing the rest of what she wanted to say.


    Helian Xuan Yi kissed Zi Yuan deeply.


    No, it was not a kiss, but a domineering possession! More accurately speaking, Helian Xuanji was not kissing her, but biting her. Teeth nibbling lightly or heavily on her lips, agile tongues flawless, strong in her mouth, like a violent hurricane madly sweeping away everything, with trembling numbness of pain.


    Zi Yuan widened his eyes in astonishment as he stared at the Helian Profound Wings with mixed emotions.


    When she was a killer, she received all kinds of training and learned all kinds of skills. Hypnosis, seduction, attacking the heart... These were all basic killer skills. If this was her own body, perhaps even the roots of her teeth would contain strong poison.


    But now, the situation was different.


    The Crown Prince''s kiss made her feel suffocated, as if her soul couldn''t control her body. She couldn''t help but to move closer to him. Could it be that the original owner of this body had feelings for the crown prince?

 C5

    Thinking up to here, Zi Yuan''s heart ''thumped'' loudly. As if it was a conditioned reflex, a sense of fear arose, and he took the opportunity to bite onto Helian Xuanyin''s lips.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    He let go of Zi Yuan''s lips and used his strength to pinch her chin. He pulled her head over and forced her to look him in the eye.


    "Yuan, you still hate me? "He still hates me because of him!" Helian Xuanyin''s voice was icy cold and low, and the strength of her hands continuously increased.


    Zi Yuan frowned as he looked at the Helian Profound Wings, unable to give any response.


    She was just a transmigrated soul, so she wasn''t clear about the conflict between the crown prince and the real Violet Garden. Hatred? Do you hate the crown prince? If Zi Yuan hated him, why did she stay by his side and protect him at all costs?


    "How important he is to you! "How much longer do you want to hate me?!" His ice-green eyes seemed to be on the verge of spitting fire. "Yuan, I told you before that as long as he and I fought on the battlefield, we would definitely do our best to help you ¡­ If I hadn''t been him, would you still hate him today? "


    The more she heard, the more confused she became. However, for some reason, an inexplicable sense of irritation appeared in her heart.


    "Your Highness, you ¡­"


    "Forget it. How can I question you at a time like this?" Helian Xuan Yi slowly returned to his normal state. He withdrew the frost in his eyes and said, "Yuan''er, I still have to say that you must return to my side alive!"


    Zi Yuan nodded and began discussing the details of the operation with Helian Xuan Yi.


    The intelligence, composure, confidence, and boldness that Zi Yuan displayed caused Helian Xuanyin to look at him in a new light and sigh repeatedly. He had always known that the Violet Garden was an extraordinary woman, but before today, the Violet Garden would only follow the etiquette of a sovereign and follow orders. She had never displayed her strategy or intelligence in front of him, nor would she discuss operational arrangements with him.


    Thinking up to here, Helian Xuanyin quietly raised her gaze and once again cast her probing gaze onto Zi Yuan.


    Violet Garden keenly sensed his gaze, intentionally feigning nonchalance. She grabbed the hairpin on the table, tied her black hair into a long ponytail like a waterfall. Then, she quickly walked to the bed and put on the blue leather armor that was stained with blood. She also hid the dagger, dart, silver hairpin and other small defensive weapons at her waist, ankles, and wrists according to the tradition of killers. These things may not be as powerful as a blade or sword, but they could still kill their opponent on the spot!


    Dressed in a battle robe, Zi Yuan picked up his longsword and bowed towards Helian Xuan Yi.


    "Your Highness, I''m going."


    Helian Xuanyi nodded lightly. His green lake-like eyes looked straight into hers, "Yuan''er, I''ll wait for your good news."


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Zi Yuan will definitely not disappoint you."


    Zi Yuan gripped his longsword tightly as his bright black eyes locked onto Helian Xuanyin''s handsome face. The corners of his mouth curled into a smile filled with confidence. At this time, she had already shed her feminine charm and added a touch of coldness and handsomeness to her, making her look valiant and valiant.


    The moon was dark and the winds were strong. The night was dark.


    Zi Yuan nimbly shuttled through the alleys of the capital, successfully dodging the patrols of the city''s soldiers as he headed straight for the garrison''s tents.


    "Don''t make a sound!"


    Zi Yuan grabbed one of the soldiers and placed a dagger on his neck from behind.


    "Speak!" "Who has the key to the gate?"


    The soldier trembled, unable to utter a complete sentence. On... In the hands of a great general. "


    "Which one is the general''s tent?" Ziyuan continued, "Show me with your finger!"


    Trembling, the soldier stretched out his hand and pointed to the tent on the far right. "Right, that''s ¡­" Before he could finish his words, Zi Yuan had already used his dagger to cut his throat, taking advantage of Moon Shadow to move outside the garrison general''s tent.


    She quietly walked into the tent. Suddenly, a gust of cold wind blew in front of her, followed by a sword light. The sharp sword stabbed towards her. She quickly dodged and pulled out her sword to counterattack. Suddenly, sparks flew in all directions as the sword missed its target.


    After a few rounds, the Violet Garden clearly held the upper hand. In order to end the battle quickly, she conveniently threw out a dart, which struck right at her opponent''s heart. Humph! After getting rid of the boss, their victory was already in their hands.


    Zi Yuan found the key and headed towards the other tents. She had used the same method to kill all of the city guards'' generals in the shortest amount of time. There were one hundred soldiers remaining, but they had no leader. As long as he used the Fear Spell and the Heart Attacking Technique, these soldiers would definitely not be a hindrance to the Crown Prince when he left the city.


    "Stop!" "Who are you?"


    When Zi Yuan swaggered towards the city gate with the key in her hand, the soldiers on duty stopped her.


    She didn''t even furrow her brows as she pointed her shining long spear at the Violet Garden. She only curled her lips and swept her sharp and threatening gaze over all the soldiers present.


    "Me? I was just ordered to open the gate. " she said slowly.


    Startled, the soldiers shouted, "Following orders? On whose orders? Take out your identity card! "


    Zi Yuan walked up a few steps and shrugged with a smile. He waved the key two times in his hand and asked indifferently, "Didn''t you see it clearly? This was the key to open the city gates! "You don''t have a identity card, but you have the key. Why don''t you go to the tent and take a look?"


    The soldiers naturally recognized the key in Violet Garden''s hands. It was an important matter that the great general had never left behind. If the great general had not handed the key to her, it would have meant ¡­

 C6

    "Oh no! Not good! Great generals, deputy generals and other generals have all died in their tents! "


    When they heard this news, the soldiers immediately turned pale with fright. They panicked, and the pikes inched closer towards Zi Yuan as they surrounded her ¡­


    Zi Yuan raised his brows as a cold light flashed in his eyes. He quickly reached out with his right hand and grabbed the spearhead closest to him. His body was pushed forward in a spiralling manner along with the spearhead. His movements were astonishingly fast.


    Ah!" "Help, help me ¡­


    In the blink of an eye, Ziyuan had grabbed one of the soldiers by the throat. The soldier''s face was ashen.


    "You guys are not my opponent. The only thing that can stop me is death!" Zi Yuan''s lips curled up coldly as his horse swayed in the breeze. An icy cold light flashed in her phoenix eyes. Her peerless beauty was even more stunning at this moment.


    The soldiers were in an uproar, the pikes in their hands began to sway. Just then, a soldier stood up and shouted, "Humph! She''s just one person. With so many of us, I''m afraid we won''t be able to win against her ¡­ "


    "Clang!"


    The spear fell, and the soldier who had spoken fell to the ground dead. Before he could finish his words, Zi Yuan had already finished him. Then, she looked at the other soldiers with an indifferent and calm expression as if nothing had happened, and said in a deep voice:


    "Life or death is only a split-second of victory, it has nothing to do with the number of people. I have come alone, and I have put life and death aside, but what about you? Do you think it''s worth it to die in my hands just like that? I am His Highness''s guard, just to protect His Highness from leaving the city smoothly, I have no intention of going against you! If you make way for the crown prince tonight, he will definitely give you a heavy reward on the day you return to the capital! Otherwise, I can only wash the city gates with blood and send you all on your way early in the morning! "


    "Clang!"


    Another spear fell to the ground. The soldier held hostage by Zi Yuan pleaded, "I-I made way for His Highness, the crown prince ¡­" Long live His Highness the Crown Prince! "


    Zi Yuan nodded indifferently. With her phoenix eyes slightly perked up, she asked in a stern voice, "Where are the others? Survivors, put down your pikes and line up to guard the two sides of the city gate! Please, the dead, let me help him! "


    Right after she finished speaking, "Bang bang bang bang", "Bang bang bang", sounds immediately came, and the soldiers very tactfully chose to surrender and protect their lives.


    The Violet Garden tossed the key to the gate over and lightly said, "Open the gate and welcome the crown prince."


    Before departing, she had made an agreement with the Helian Profound Wings that she would open the gates to the city for them within two hours. If Helian Xuan Wing came with troops and the city gates were not opened wide, it would mean that the mission had failed and they would have to return to the farmhouse for another discussion.


    "Long live His Highness, Crown Prince!"


    Helian Xuanyin arrived in front of the city gate and saw the scene of the orderly garrison troops kowtowing to him.


    Violet Garden was wearing battle gear as she stood solemnly in the night wind. Her jade-like hair danced gently. Her devastatingly beautiful face was enough to make the moonlight lose its luster. She was so handsome and captivating, exceptionally bright and dazzling in the dark night.


    "Yuan, well done!"


    Helian Xuan Yi held Zi Yuan''s hand and led his personal guards towards the open city gate.


    "Your Highness the Crown Prince!" A garrison soldier knelt down to stop them. "We are loyal to Your Highness, and are willing to serve Your Highness. But after Your Highness leaves the capital, if the higher-ups find out about this matter, how will we account for it?"


    "Please instruct me, Your Highness!" All the soldiers said in unison.


    "Indeed, you need a reason to open the city gates."


    Helian Xuan Yi slightly furrowed his brows, and the color in his eyes darkened. A slight smile appeared on his incomparably handsome face. Even though he didn''t punish the people, he would still kill all of his men if they betrayed him without a reason! Naturally, if it were Hui Fei, she wouldn''t easily avoid these guards, unless ¡­ There was a reasonable excuse.


    "Your Highness, the Violet Garden has come up with an excuse."


    Helian Xuan Yi pursed his lips and nodded, "Yuan''er, please speak your mind."


    "Gentlemen, how about this statement? I have taken your generals hostage and ordered you to open the gates. After the crown prince left the city, I went back on my word and killed your generals! In any case, all you need to do is push all of your responsibilities onto me. " Zi Yuan''s expression was calm, but her eyes were as cold as the moonlight. "Furthermore, dead people can''t speak. You don''t have to worry about your lies being exposed, but ¡­" "After His Highness has left the city, if someone discharges the information and betrays his highness, I will be very willing to send him off to accompany your great generals."


    The frightened soldiers kneeled on the ground and shouted, "This official does not dare! Long live His Highness, Crown Prince! "


    Zi Yuan felt a sense of relief as she laughed mockingly. The instant she raised her gaze, she coincidentally bumped into Helian Xuanyin''s probing green eyes. That deep and complicated gaze of hers made her feel somewhat uncomfortable as she hurriedly shifted her gaze away.


    This crown prince was very sharp, very dangerous and also very terrifying. Could it be that he had already discovered that she was an imposter?


    Humph! Even so, so what? In any case, the crown prince could not force her soul out of this body. In that case, she was the owner of this body, and she was the Violet Garden!

 C7

    After exiting the city, the crown prince''s group hurried on their way. They did not stop for a moment, only hoping to reunite with the army outside the city as soon as possible. The Violet Garden couldn''t help but feel a ripple in her heart when she thought of meeting the father of the unfamiliar Marquis. Her father was too far away for a killer like her.


    The sun rose in the east and shone brightly.


    Everyone was very tired after travelling for an entire night. Zi Yuan suggested to Helian Lie that they should temporarily rest on the spot. Despite being worn out from the journey, there was no sign of fatigue on Zi Yuan''s face. Only, his hair was slightly disheveled and beads of sweat dripped down his face. Helian Xuan Yi walked to her side and used his slender jade-like fingers to pinch her thin chin. Her ice-green eyes deeply engraved her current appearance.


    When she was dressed as a woman, she was so beautiful that she could topple empires. She was dressed in a battle armor, looking valiant, spirited, and had a certain charm to her.


    This miraculous, extraordinary woman, he definitely had to obtain her profound wings!


    "Yuan, there are pursuers!"


    "Your Highness, there are pursuers!"


    The two of them spoke at the same time. Helian Xuanyin nodded towards Zi Yuan and abruptly released her. Her appearance was as cold as frost and the light in her eyes became even deeper.


    "Yuan''er, it''s not appropriate for us to face each other head on in this battle." Helian Xuan Yi narrowed his eyes and said with a slight smile, "Our journey through the night is already extremely tiring, so the chances of us winning are too small. "Judging from the sounds, there should be a large number of pursuers ¡­"


    "Your Highness, I am responsible for diverting the pursuers!" Zi Yuan said.


    "You can''t!" Helian Xuan Yi coldly denied as he raised his head to look around him. Then, he smiled, "Yuan''er, did you see that? In front of us is a bamboo forest. We can attack if we enter, we can defend if we retreat.


    "Ambush?" Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow, his black and beautiful phoenix eyes darting around. "Your Highness, you''re trying to ¡­"


    "That''s right!" We will set up an ambush in the bamboo forest. Helian Xuanyin''s lips curled up into a smile, but his smile had yet to reach that pair of lake-like green eyes, and a frosty cold light still flickered at the bottom of his eyes.


    "Alright!"


    Zi Yuan and Helian Xuanyin understood each other tacitly, and they became one after another.


    However, how could the pursuers so easily enter the bamboo forest? They still needed someone to lure them over.


    "This time ¡­" I will go myself! "


    Helian Xuanyin''s voice was somewhat deeper and her impeccable appearance was calm like still water. She did not get angry and her imposing manner emitted a terrifying glow that she was determined to obtain.


    The lush bamboo forest was crisscrossed with mottled light and rustling bamboo leaves.


    In accordance to the orders given by the Helian Profound Wings, the Violet Garden divided the crown prince''s personal army into groups. Each group had their own orders, and the Violet Garden quietly followed behind the Helian Profound Wings as they waited for the arrival of a large number of pursuers.


    However, in the blink of an eye, the Helian Profound Wings disappeared into thin air.


    Just as she was looking around for the Helian Mysterious Wings, the cold and sharp edge of the sword had already struck towards her. The other party''s movements were extremely fast and were as smooth as flowing clouds and flowing water. Zi Yuan leapt up and quickly drew the longsword on his back. However, after seeing the other party''s beautiful and arrogant appearance, she abruptly stopped.


    "Crown Prince?"


    Violet Garden slightly froze as her slender and enchanting eyes suddenly shrunk as she stared intently at the Helian Profound Wings. How could it be the crown prince? What was he trying to do? Assault her, or test her?


    Helian Xuan Yi sighed softly, looked at her indifferently, and said, "Yuan''er, if you disobey my orders, you will be punished for your crimes."


    "Zi Yuan is the Crown Prince''s personal bodyguard. It is my duty to protect her safety." Zi Yuan clenched his hands tightly, his gaze as cold as the moon. There was no trace of fear or regret in his eyes.


    That''s right, she had followed him on purpose!


    She was unfamiliar with this place, so she had to be more careful when doing things. It was not easy for her to be reborn after death, so she had to live! Rather than lying about protecting the crown prince, she was questioning his skills and abilities. Because in her dictionary, there was only success, not failure!


    "Yuan, I''ve told you many times that I don''t need your protection."


    At this moment, he was still suppressing his anger, as he gazed at her with those green eyes that were frozen with ice. "I have been under your father since I was young, and I have defeated your senior brother on the battlefield. For me to be like this, why would I need your protection? Although I don''t know why Master insisted on having you be my personal bodyguard, you ¡­ You have always been someone I want to protect, not someone you can protect! "


    Oh? So that''s how it was!


    He didn''t expect the relationship between the Violet Garden and the crown prince to be so complicated.


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan knows her wrong. Please calm your anger." Zi Yuan will do as His Highness ordered and leave first. " In any case, she had seen the crown prince''s skills, so they should be on par with each other. This way, the ambushes in the bamboo forest could be carried out smoothly.


    Just as she turned around to leave, Helian Xuanyin suddenly called out to her.


    "Yuan?"


    "Here!" Does Your Highness have any other orders? "


    Helian Xuan Wing''s brows tightened and his expression became darker and darker. His pair of emerald eyes were like the stars in the sky, calm, bright, cold, serene, and profound. It was complex and unpredictable.


    "It''s fine now. You can leave."


    Only after a long while did Helian Profound Wings return to normal as he spoke indifferently. Looking at the departing back of Zi Yuan, his gaze turned unfathomable once again. Yuan''er seemed to have changed a lot after she woke up from her injuries.

 C8

    Just as expected, a large number of pursuers on horseback had arrived. He pretended to be panicking as he rushed into the bamboo forest in a panic. He pretended to be afraid and frightened in order to numb the pursuers, so that they would let their guard down.


    When the pursuers entered the depths of the bamboo forest, the green bamboo forest, which had originally been covered in sunlight, suddenly emitted a white "fog". Actually, it was the lime powder that the Violet Garden had the Crown Prince''s personal army scatter all over the place.


    The pursuers could not see clearly, and the horses, affected by the lime powder, began to jump up and down, howling and running about in the bamboo forest.


    "Attack!"


    Zi Yuan gave the order and was the first to cut off the green bamboo in his surroundings with his sword. He then raised his feet and used all his strength to kick the long bamboo pole toward the group of pursuers.


    "Swoosh swoosh swoosh!"


    "Swoosh swoosh swoosh!"


    The personal army of the crown prince, after being grouped up, followed the example of Zi Yuan. They chopped down the bamboo and used it as a blade to launch a continuous and fierce attack at the encircled troops.


    Countless thin and sharp green bamboos flew towards the center from all directions. Sand and dust flew in all directions, bamboo leaves danced in the air, and endless sword rain blotted out the sky and blotted out the sun, as if a surging tide was engulfing everything in its surroundings! Miserable wails, screams, cries for help ¡­ One after another within the bamboo forest, endless.


    This battle was truly beautiful!


    Zi Yuan pursed his lips and chuckled. His phoenix eyes were limpid, but there were no ripples at all. Holding the long sword in her hand, she wore the green armor over her body, blending well with the green bamboo forest. A gentle breeze blew by, stirring up her jade-like jet-black hair. She gave off a valiant and charismatic air.


    Helian Xuanji''s expression did not change as he sized her up. His gaze gradually became a bit colder.


    If it was a man, the Violet Garden would definitely become an indispensable good general of the Northern Yue State. She was both wise and brave, calm in the face of danger. She could come up with ideas, and she could also fight on the battlefield. However ¡­ He wanted to keep her by his side and bring her into the harem!


    "Your Highness, the pursuers have been completely annihilated!"


    "Your Highness, this time we fought very well!"


    The rest of the pro-soldiers were all beaming with joy as they surrounded the Xuan Wing and spoke their mind without restraint.


    Helian Xuan Yi nodded slightly. With his starry eyebrows raised, he said in a deep voice, "Everyone, thank you for your hard work. For the time being, we will rest in the bamboo forest. Afterwards, we will continue our journey."


    "Yes sir!" Everyone answered in unison.


    Violet Garden put away her longsword and pulled down the hairpin with a raise of her hand. Her black waterfall like hair immediately scattered and fluttered lightly in the wind. The golden sun shined down on the bamboo forest, enveloping her surroundings. Her beauty and coolness was peerless.


    For a moment, even the Profound Wings of Helian was stunned. He could see the desire in the depths of his eyes.


    "Yuan''er ¡­"


    His voice was a little hoarse, and his ice-green eyes were dark.


    Zi Yuan wasn''t unfamiliar with such a gaze. She had even used a ''seduction technique'' to kill her target, so how could she not understand the fiery desire in Helian Xuanji''s eyes? Unfortunately, she was a heartless and unintentional assassin, and not the real Violet Garden!


    "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"


    She half-knelt, her face calm, her gaze indifferent.


    "Get up."


    Helian Xuanyin pinched her chin, and her hawk-like eyes stared straight at the bottom of her eyes. At that moment, her eyes that were as calm as still water was like cold water that filled his entire body, extinguishing the ball of fire in his heart.


    "Yuan''er, the reinforcements will arrive at noon. That is a great opportunity to make a comeback. "Of course, Huifei knows this very well. She will definitely spare no effort to kill me and get rid of me before then. What should we do next?"


    In fact, he already had a plan in mind. He just wanted to hear her opinion.


    Zi Yuan did not answer immediately. She was deep in thought with a frown as she walked back and forth in the bamboo forest. Her long hair fluttered in the wind like a waterfall, faintly covering her exquisite and beautiful face.


    "Your Highness, we''re heading back the same way we came."


    Helian Xuan Yi pretended to be surprised. "Oh? How can we return when there is a pursuer? "


    Zi Yuan indifferently curled his lips, stared at Helian Xuan Yi''s eyes, and said word by word, "Your Highness, do you know that the most dangerous places are actually the safest!? The reinforcements are about to arrive. We need to prepare for a counterattack, we can''t be too far away from the capital. As for the pursuers that Hui Fei had sent, since we were defeated here, they would think that we were continuing on our way. They would never think that we would deliberately turn back and send the sheep into the tiger''s den. In this way, our safety factor will be increased by a lot, and we can also rest and await the arrival of reinforcements. "


    "Yuan, the two of us are in cahoots." Helian Xuan Wing nodded in agreement and added, "In addition, I would like to dispatch people to lure the enemy deeper into the stronghold so that we can use the reinforcements to confirm their current itinerary."


    "What a brilliant idea!"


    Violet Garden clapped her hands in praise. Secretly, she admired Helian Profound Wings and volunteered:


    "Your Highness, I am willing to be the vanguard!"


    "Your Highness, I am willing to be the vanguard!"


    "Your Highness, please give the order immediately!"


    "Your Highness, I guarantee that I will complete the mission!"


    Zi Yuan already did not know how many times he had kneeled down and pleaded with the Mysterious Black Wings of Helian. However, it was as if Helian Profound Wings didn''t hear her words. His arrogant and perfect face was as calm as water, without any ripples or undulations.


    What was going on?


    The Violet Garden slowly knitted her brows as she quietly sized up the Helian Profound Wings from the corner of her eyes.


    This crown prince was truly unfathomable. The Violet Garden had never been able to see through him, so much so that ¡­ It was impossible to guess his true thoughts and intentions. Then, how did the original Zi Yuan get along with the crown prince? At this moment, Helian Xuanyin remained silent and calm. Could it be that he was deliberately testing her?

 C9

    She was a killer when she was alive, so she did things swiftly and swiftly. She rarely thought about other things and was indecisive. For assassins, a second of hesitation could mean death!


    This was her principle all along.


    As the number one assassin in the organization, she was most proud of being number one in the order, number one in the mission! Even if he was trapped in hell, he still had to complete his mission!


    Therefore, she definitely could not allow the crown prince of this foreign world to underestimate her!


    "Your Highness, time is of the essence, the opportunity must not be lost, you ¡­"


    "Yuan''er." His voice was deep and filled with magnetism, like a fragrant wine. "Yuan''er, is this your loyalty to me?"


    The Violet Garden was slightly startled and did not understand what was going on.


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan''s loyalty to Your Highness is like the sun and moon."


    Ha, it was all thanks to the time when she was bored and had watched quite a few costumed TV dramas, that she was able to remember these lackadaisical but effective flattery lines.


    His ice-green eyes were like a deep bottomless pool, as if the moment he took a glance at her, he would involuntarily be attracted by her gaze and sink deeper and deeper into her depths.


    "Yuan''er ¡­" "I have never doubted your loyalty, but has your sincerity placed any importance on me, even if it''s only for a short moment?"


    These words sounded like Helian Xuan Yi was talking to himself.


    Zi Yuan slightly raised his head and looked at him thoughtfully. Suddenly, a subtle pain arose from the bottom of his heart. Could it be that there really was an unspeakable secret between the former Violet Garden and the Helian Profound Wings?


    However, the most important thing right now was not some secret, much less some sincere, but rather, how to save his life.


    Of course, Zi Yuan did not understand the thoughts of the Crown Prince. She simply felt that this crown prince was abnormal! Should it be said that he was too confident and calm, or that he no longer cared about whether he lived or died?


    However, Zi Yuan did not want to do that. She had just been reborn from her companion''s betrayal. How could she let herself die so easily? She didn''t want to die! She wanted to live well!


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan has never hated you. The Violet Garden is loyal to Your Highness, and this is from the bottom of their heart. I want to do my duty to protect Your Highness and let you return to the imperial court to rule the world! "


    After all, the original Violet Garden no longer existed. However, she clearly remembered the words that Helian Profound Wings had said last night. The Violet Garden definitely had a reason to resent Helian Profound Wings, and the knot that was tied to their hearts was probably the reason why Helian Profound Wings was unable to trust Zi Yuan.


    "Since Yuan said so, how could I not agree to her request?"


    A look of pleasant surprise appeared in Violet Garden''s eyes. "Your Highness, you mean ¡­"


    "Generals, listen up!"


    Helian Xuanyin shifted her gaze away from Violet Garden and abruptly raised her voice, summoning the surrounding troops of her personal guards. Her handsome and peerlessly beautiful face, in contrast to the bamboo leaf image, appeared even more noble and arrogant.


    The troops on the road will follow this crown prince back to the capital, and they will wait at the city gate for reinforcements. The troops on the other path will follow Zi Yuan and lead the pursuers away. At the same time, the troops on the other side of the road will come together with the reinforcements on the outskirts.


    The pro-soldiers shouted in unison, "Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness! "


    Helian Xuan Yi laughed silently and nodded slightly, "Then, Zi Yuan, we will set off immediately! Wait until Zi Yuan diverts the pursuers, then the rest of the people can move out. "


    His starry eyebrows were tightly locked as he stared at the Violet Garden. He seemed to be giving an order as well as exhorting, "Yuan''er, it''s still the same words. You have to come back alive!"


    "Yes, Zi Yuan will definitely live up to Your Highness'' expectations."


    Soon after, the Violet Garden neatly tied up her hair, tidied up her green battle uniform, tightened her grip on the longsword, mounted her battle horse, and, against the cool breeze, quickly rushed out of the bamboo forest, heading towards the outskirts of the capital. The soldiers followed closely behind her, whipping up a cloud of dust.


    As Xuan Yi watched Violet Garden''s departing figure, his thin lips slowly curled up. His ice-green pupils gradually became clear, and the star-like brilliance became sharper and sharper, making it hard to fathom.


    Yuan, let me see your loyalty.

 C10

    Zi Yuan rode on the road, his clothes fluttering valiantly. Just as she and Helian Xuan Yi had expected, the palace''s troops continued to chase after the convoy led by Zi Yuan without suspecting anything else.


    Zi Yuan chuckled to himself. This was for the best.


    As long as the Helian Profound Wings can safely return to the capital, even if victory is in sight, once the reinforcements arrive, the counterattack will start in all its aspects.


    As they reached the valley, they could vaguely make out the silhouettes of some troops in the distance.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, look!" That''s the old marquis'' army! "


    "There should be General Ye''s army, do you see them?"


    "Haha!" Reinforcements have arrived! We don''t need to keep running! "


    The soldiers cheered happily as they sped up one by one. At this moment, Zi Yuan suddenly reined in the horse''s reins and was the first to stop.


    "Lady Ziyuan, what are you doing?"


    Zi Yuan frowned slightly and said coldly, "All of you, hurry up and receive the reinforcements. I still have another mission to carry out."


    "What mission?"


    "I promised His Highness that I would bury the pursuers here!" Zi Yuan narrowed her eyes and shook her ponytail, her devastatingly beautiful face bathed in sunlight with a unique grace. "Leave five people to accompany me to finish off the pursuers. The rest of you, continue on your way and meet up with the reinforcements!"


    "Mm. We''ll all listen to Miss Zi Yuan''s arrangements."


    Purple Garden smiled faintly and nodded to everyone. She then pointed to the five soldiers in the front row and said, "I will stay here with the few of you to meet the pursuers. The rest of you, quickly go to the reinforcements! This time, we will do our best, let''s have a good fight! "


    "Good!" "Let''s have a good fight!"


    The soldiers were very much in favor of Zi Yuan''s suggestion, and they successively made preparations for battle.


    Zi Yuan used the valley''s geographical advantage to make the five soldiers choose the most advantageous battle location. She stood alone at the valley''s edge with a sword in her hand as she paid close attention to the pursuers.


    A light breeze blew, and the sun shone brightly. Fragments of light flowed around her, causing her to appear handsome. Not only was she beautiful and delicate, but she also had an attractive and handsome appearance!


    The sound of the horse''s hooves grew closer and closer ¡­


    The wind seemed to have stopped suddenly, and only the water was still gurgling. Violet Garden suddenly raised her sword high up and shouted loudly, "They''re here, let''s begin the battle!"


    When the pursuers entered the valley, the five soldiers, who were already prepared, immediately pushed large rocks down from the top of the valley and thudded against the pursuers. In just a moment, howls of agony, the sounds of horses'' hooves, shouts and cries for help resounded throughout the valley and beyond. Smoke and dust rose as the pursuers scattered in all directions.


    Ah!


    Violet Garden''s longsword was pointed at the leader of the pursuing troops. Without the slightest hesitation, she struck out with it, and a dark red colored wooden cotton shot out from her blood. Her green armor was dyed red again, but her black gem-like eyes remained calm. She indifferently looked forward, watching the terrified fleeing soldiers.


    "Stop, you won''t be able to escape!" But I promise I will leave you with an intact corpse! "


    With that, the Violet Garden leaped up and landed steadily on her battle horse, heading straight for the shattered rocks in the ravine. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu Along the way, she nimbly and quickly brandished her sword left and right, like a dragon playing with a pearl, and in the blink of an eye, dealt with the remnants of the pursuers.


    "Go!" "Mission accomplished, let''s go and welcome reinforcements!"


    Purple Garden heaved a sigh that could not be heard. She glanced at the soldiers that had fallen behind her and gently closed her eyes. Without looking back, she rode her horse and galloped away, leaving this bloody valley.

 C11

    Seven Li Pavilion on the outskirts of the city.


    This was a simple relay station that was closest to the capital.


    When Zi Yuan brought the five soldiers to the Seven Mile Pavilion, he saw a scene similar to the one in the valley: corpses littered the ground, the smell of blood permeating the air. The green grass and trees along the roadside were also more or less stained with faint bloodstains.


    "Wah!" "What''s going on?"


    "Aiya, this is one of us!"


    The remaining five soldiers began to panic as they all looked towards Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan had sensed the abnormality here earlier than them, especially the smell of blood spreading in the air. Judging by the killer''s sensitivity towards scent, the battle had just ended.


    Had the soldiers she had sent to receive the reinforcements met the troops of the palace?


    No, impossible! There was only one path from the capital to the Seven Mile Pavilion. If the pursuers didn''t pass through the valley in front of them, they wouldn''t be able to reach this place, unless ¡­ Wait! If the pursuers had been lying in ambush here, then ¡­


    Crap! She was tricked!


    "Retreat!" "Hurry and retreat!"


    Zi Yuan would rather die here than to be completely wiped out. She had to protect the other five soldiers and let them escape from the Seven Mile Pavilion smoothly.


    "Lady Ziyuan, you ¡­"


    Zi Yuan quickly interrupted him. "Don''t ask too much. Return to your original path immediately!" If you meet His Highness the Crown Prince, please tell him on behalf of the Violet Garden that the other party has thought everything through and must have the Crown Prince change his plans! "


    "But how can we leave you alone?"


    "This is my choice, hurry up and leave!" Zi Yuan sat upright on her war horse, her green battle robe fluttering in the wind. A trace of a calm and collected smile appeared on her beautiful face. "Perhaps, fate has already been decided. No matter which world it is, I will not be able to escape death''s pursuit. "If that''s the case, I will at least have to die a violent death. I can''t be as vexed and depressed as I was last time!"


    She seemed to be talking to herself, her bright black eyes gradually losing focus. Her beautiful cheeks were pale and transparent, as if she had disappeared into nothingness. However, the smile on her face became deeper and deeper. That smile of hers with red makeup on it was enough to make any man''s heart palpitate.


    "Haha!" "Haha!"


    Suddenly, a bold laugh rang out in the vast expanse of the wilderness, sounding extremely terrified.


    Zi Yuan suddenly frowned and ordered loudly once again, "Stop dawdling. All of you leave immediately!"


    "Haha!" You want to leave? It''s not that easy! " An armored man jumped out of the Seven Mile Pavilion station, raised his eyebrows, looked at Zi Yuan and the five soldiers behind her, and arrogantly said with a smile, "Today, none of you should even think of leaving! This time next year, will be the day of your sacrifice! "


    Just as the other party finished speaking, many soldiers holding onto long spears appeared from the surroundings of the relay station. They continuously moved forward and surrounded the group of people from the Violet Garden.


    "Lady Ziyuan, what should we do?" Fight them to the death! "


    "Killing one won''t be a loss, but killing two will earn us money!" Charge! "


    "No way!" The Violet Garden shook her head gently and lowered her voice, "You all cannot die here. You must go back and report everything to His Highness. I will carve a path of blood for you, and you will take the opportunity to escape.


    The enemy was getting closer and closer. The shining long spear in the sunlight was a bit dazzling. It was sparkling and blurred his vision. Violet Garden gripped her sword tightly and was about to rush out to meet the opponent, but the five soldiers behind her stopped her at the same time.


    "Lady Ziyuan!"


    "What else is there?" Her gaze was indifferent and cold, her face expressionless. Her pitch-black eyes were filled with dark frost, the kind of frost that intimidated her target every time she carried out a mission, and also the type of gaze that would ensure her death!


    "Lady Violet Garden, we cannot leave. You are the guard of the crown prince, and so are we! We would rather die fighting than be weak deserters! Lady Violet Garden, let''s protect you. You should find a chance to leave. The crown prince needs you, so you must return to his side! "


    Zi Yuan was startled as light flickered in his eyes. His heart was inexplicably moved.


    Thinking about how she was mercilessly betrayed by her companions when she was still alive, and then looking at the five soldiers who vowed to protect her with her life, Zi Yuan suddenly felt at a loss for words. This kind of sincere warmth was something she had never felt before as a killer. The only thought that she had always been instigated into her mind was coldness and ruthlessness.


    "I don''t need your protection, but ¡­" Zi Yuan sighed helplessly as the frost in her eyes slightly faded. "I don''t know how to be a deserter either! Since that''s the case, let''s counterattack and fight our way out of this encirclement! "


    "Alright!"


    With everyone''s approval and support, Zi Yuan''s mood suddenly became a lot better. He felt an unimaginable power spreading throughout his body.


    Eh? What was going on?

 C12

    Could it be that the original Violet Garden had some sort of special ability?


    However, she didn''t have the time to think about it. The surrounding soldiers had already rushed up to her. She nimbly brandished the longsword in her hand and quickly launched a counterattack. Strangely, the force within her body continued to grow stronger, as if a violent surge of water had suddenly swept over and completely engulfed her ¡­


    "Pa Pa Pa Pa!"


    Violet Garden suddenly leapt into the air as if she had lost control of herself. Countless strong streams of air shot out from her surroundings, like huge waves rolling and rolling in layers of water, instantly erupting. It caused all the enemies near her to soar high into the sky, then heavily crashed onto the ground, violently surging like violent ocean hurricanes.


    "Ah ¡ª ah ¡ª"


    Woo ¡ª woo ¡ª


    The enemy soldiers cried out in pain, and the smell of blood spread in the air.


    Zi Yuan was shocked at the bottom of his heart as well.


    She looked down at the body that did not belong to her, and her mind went blank for a moment. Was ¡­ was this a superpower? In other words, before her soul piercing occurred, the original Zi Yuan possessed this hurricane like superpower, right? Then, does the unfathomable Crown Prince know of Violet Garden''s ability?


    Ah!" Witch! She is the witch!


    "Kill her! "Kill her!"


    The armored man was probably the leader of the enemy forces. He had long since lost his arrogance and contempt. His face was filled with shock and fear as he ordered his men in a fretful manner. His eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Ziyuan.


    "Quickly kill her! She is the demoness that the Prince spoke of! "


    Prince? Which prince?


    Zi Yuan frowned slightly as he stared at the man with a smile that was not a smile. A trace of clear disdain appeared on his red lips. In other words, someone already knew that the original Violet Garden possessed superpowers? Perhaps, Crown Prince Helian Xuan Yi was already aware of this matter. No wonder he would do something that puzzled her. It might have something to do with Zi Yuan''s superpower.


    "Charge!" Charge! You guys kill her together! "


    "If you kill the witch, your highness will reward you handsomely!"


    Hearing the armored man''s words, Violet Garden shook her head in disdain. A sharp light flashed through her black eyes. Just as she was about to start fighting again, she heard a calm and familiar voice.


    "Yuan, well done!"


    Eh? This, this was the voice of the Helian Profound Wings!


    Zi Yuan found it hard to believe and immediately turned his head around. He actually discovered Helian Xuanyin standing outside the encirclement with another group of people. In this way, the situation would be completely reversed and the enemy would be surrounded from both inside and outside.


    "What?" Helian Profound Wings! "You, you ¡­" The armored man turned pale with fright. He didn''t say anything for a long time.


    Helian Xuan Yi sat on his horse and laughed condescendingly: "It''s very unexpected, isn''t it? The news you received should be me being intercepted and killed by the troops of your Western Kingdom, right? "


    "You, you ¡­ "This, this is ¡­"


    "It''s simple. You''ve seen with your own eyes that this crown prince is completely unharmed. Do you have any other questions?" Her ice-green eyes were as cold as ice and cold as frost. "Don''t worry, this crown prince has no interest in killing you today. He will consider sparing your dog life for you and let you go back to Murong Xiu. Also, this debt ¡­ "I must repay Murong Xiu!"


    "Pui!" Helian Xuan Yi, don''t be complacent, my prince will definitely ¡­ "Ugh ¡­"


    The armored man''s words came to an abrupt halt. A sword had pierced through his chest, causing blood to flow out. His body slowly tilted backwards, falling straight to the ground.


    When the soldiers saw that their leader was dead, they threw away their weapons and knelt down in surrender.


    However, Helian Xuan Wing acted as if he didn''t see anything. He directly grabbed Zi Yuan and placed her on his warhorse, giving his orders to the rest of the personal guards, "Leave any one of them behind. You don''t need to be courteous to the rest. Once you''re done, we''ll immediately return to the capital."


    "Yes, Your Highness!"


    Helian Xuanyin slightly nodded her head before spurring her horse forward and galloping towards the capital with Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan leaned against Helian Profound Wings'' embrace in a daze, and as he looked at the flat land in front of him, his thoughts gradually became clear. From the start of the ambush in the bamboo forest, she seemed to be under the control of the Helian Profound Wings, no ¡­ Even earlier, it seemed that when they left the city last night, she was led away by the nose by Helian Xuanyin.


    So it turned out that Helian Xuan Yi had a complete and comprehensive plan a long time ago, and was only using her loyalty to accomplish it. As expected, Helian Xuanyin didn''t trust her, but had been probing her, testing her.

 C13

    "Your Highness, you ¡­"


    Helian Xuan Yi seemed to have seen through her doubt and said with a smile that was not the least bit obscure, "Yuan''er, this is a ''scheme''."


    For a very long time, the word ''scheme'' echoed in Zi Yuan''s mind.


    When she transmigrated to this world, she had already noticed that Helian Xuanyin was an unfathomable person. However, in the end, she still thought of him as too simple, and viewed him as too simple.


    Ha, how could she forget that in those ancient costume TV dramas she watched, almost every royal family was not ordinary people. And Helian Profound Wings, as the true crown prince of this world that hung in the sky, he was still able to remain calm even in the face of repeated pursuit. It showed just how deep his shrewdness was, how strong his confidence was, and how far his considerations were.


    Zi Yuan admitted that she made a huge mistake this time: she overestimated herself and underestimated the Profound Wings of Helian. Actually, the Helian Profound Wings was not the same kind of person as her. She was an assassin, an actor, and the Helian Profound Wings was the master, the planner.


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan isn''t clear, so this arrangement ¡­"


    "Yuan, what do you want to know?"


    Helian Mystic Wing slightly tightened the reins, allowing the horse to slow down its speed as it slowly moved forward. As for his slender arm, it was wrapped around Zi Yuan''s body. The atmosphere between the two of them was extremely ambiguous, and Zi Yuan was not used to it.


    "Your Highness, have you been using me?"


    She was an assassin when she was alive, but now she still had the personality of an assassin. She liked to be alone and straightforward. Since they had made the situation clear to each other, there was no need for her to hide the doubts in her heart.


    "Yuan, the person I care about the most is you, but ¡­" Helian Xuan Yi suddenly raised his hand and pulled Zi Yuan''s face, forcing her to turn around and face him directly. "Yuan, your heart has always been with me! That''s right, in order to complete this plan, I not only have to make use of the people I care about the most, but I also have to ¡­ And I have to use myself! Yuan, you should know that sometimes we don''t want to, we just can''t help ourselves. I''ve told you before, in this court conquest, Huifei is just a chess piece controlled by someone. A mere imperial concubine wants to take control of the entire State of Northern Yue, that''s just wishful thinking! If I were only going to deal with Esteemed Empress, why would I have to force myself to leave the palace and act for the rest of the world? Do you think you can touch the crown prince''s position with that little power in your hands? "However, with Mu Rong Xiu behind Huaifei and the Western Kingdom, that would be a huge problem for me!"


    "So, you intentionally persuaded me to think of a way to open the city gates, so that you could leave the capital overnight and set up an ambush for the Western Kingdom. If you hadn''t left the capital last night, not only would your plan have failed, the Western Paradise wouldn''t have needed to send people to prepare for an ambush. Is that right? "


    Only now did the Violet Garden finally understand the sequence of events.


    No wonder the Profound Wings of Helian was constantly guiding her. Actually ¡­ She was the same as Hui Fei, she was nothing more than a pawn in the hands of Helian Xuan Yi.


    Helian Xuanyin did not deny it. There was even a bit of admiration in her green eyes.


    "It''s like this. Yuan''er has guessed it all."


    "No, not only that, you ¡­" Violet Garden seemed to have thought of something again, and she tightly knitted her brows. Her black gem-like eyes looked straight at Helian Xuanyin. Was that also your plan when you were ambushed in the house you lived in last night? "


    "That''s right." Helian Xuanyin nodded.


    What?


    Zi Yuan''s expression changed slightly. He lightly bit his lips that had lost blood and smiled speechlessly.


    "Your Highness, those two so-called assassins are actually your army, right?"


    "Yes."


    "Ha, you didn''t even hesitate to kill your own personal army in order to force me to open the city gate. This ¡­" Purple Garden self-deprecatingly shook her head and indifferently asked, "Your Highness, in your eyes, what are we, the people who follow you, exactly? These two days, you have repeatedly praised me for ''doing a good job''. Does this mean that I have passed your test, and that you no longer doubt my loyalty? "


    For some inexplicable reason, she was a little infuriated, but at the same time, she was faintly affected by the original Violet Garden''s memories, as if she did not want to blame Helian Xuanyin.


    Damn it! How troublesome!


    How did the original master of this body, Zi Yuan, suppress himself to stay by the side of Helian Xuanji''s wings? What happened between the two of them!

 C14

    "Yuan, it''s you who has always refused to trust me." "For the first time, her deep green eyes revealed sorrow and melancholy." In this'' scheme '', I have already sent a message to your father and discussed with him about it. If you don''t believe me, you can ask him after you meet him. Therefore, I am not intentionally using you, I just need to weigh the pros and cons. "


    "Weight? What is light, and what is heavy? " Zi Yuan shook his head with a coy smile. A hint of disdain and ridicule flashed across Qingcheng''s face, "Your Highness, isn''t life the most important thing? You already killed your own troops last night, and today you sent me here to receive reinforcements, but the reinforcements didn''t even arrive! However, the result was that those soldiers died in vain under the ambush of the Western Kingdom and were buried forever in the desolate wilderness.


    Helian Xuan Wing did not refute, and said in a deep voice, "Yuan''er, those who have achieved great things, a small sacrifice is unavoidable."


    What? A small sacrifice?


    Zi Yuan frowned, and looked coldly at Helian Xuan Yi. "That''s right, in Your Highness''s heart, life is not important at all. What''s important is your mountains! Was my survival part of your plan? I should have died with those soldiers in the Seven Mile Pavilion, but in order to complete your mission, I stayed behind alone and chased them into the abyss of death! This Cheng Zi Yuan, how is he different from the companion who betrayed me before! "


    Recalling the pain of betrayal, she could still feel the despair and unwillingness when the bullet pierced through her heart. Would the soldiers who had died an innocent death feel the same way before they died?


    "Yuan, Yuan!"


    Helian Xuan Yi placed both of his hands on Zi Yuan''s shoulders and pressed down hard on her, trying to calm her agitated emotions.


    "Yuan, you just followed orders. You didn''t do anything wrong. I promised them that if anything happens to them, I will take good care of their relatives. Because our opponent is the shrewd and cunning Regent of the Western Kingdom, Murong Xiu. Even if he''s acting, he has to be realistic in order to fool him. If we hadn''t lost anything, Murong Xiu wouldn''t have acted so easily. I gave him the chance, gave him the opportunity to enter, and have him see with his own eyes, that my Helian Profound Wings is an unshakable emperor of the Northern Yue State. One day, I will destroy the Western Kingdom.


    Helian Xuanyin''s expression was solemn and serious. His gaze was firm and profound; that was the attitude of an overlord looking down on the entire world!


    Violet Garden was slightly startled as she stared fixedly at the Helian Profound Wings, and her heart couldn''t help but tremble. It turned out that the ambition of this man''s heart not only encompassed the entire Northern State of Yue, but had also quietly spread to the entire world, covering the entire land.


    Perhaps, this was his true face, the true face of an emperor!


    In the past, when Zi Yuan was an assassin, she told him that she would rather charge into battle with the dauntless Boss than flee with the cowardly Boss! Now, she had met the far-sighted and ambitious emperor, Helian Xuan Yi. Was it her fortune, or was it her misfortune?


    "Your Highness, according to your plan, the reinforcements should have returned to the capital through other routes."


    The Violet Garden was starting to understand now. Helian Xuanyin had always been cautious in her actions and careful in her thoughts. If he wanted to accomplish anything, he would definitely think it through and be absolutely certain of success. If that was the case, after the plot was completed and the enemy troops from the west were annihilated, he would surely rely on reinforcements to launch a counterattack against the imperial palace, seizing the throne.


    Helian Xuan Yi nodded lightly. "That''s right! Your father and Blue Sky''s troops were already waiting outside the city gates. I believe the Imperial Palace should have received the news by now. "Yuan, we need to return to the capital as soon as possible and take back what belongs to me."


    "But ¡­"


    Just when Zi Yuan wanted to ask about the opportunity of the counterattack, Helian Xuan Yi pulled the reins tightly and kicked the horse hard in the abdomen. The warhorse immediately roared and galloped, and Zi Yuan''s body uncontrollably fell backwards, falling into the embrace of Helian Xuan Yi.


    Helian Xuanyin''s black wings focused on her. She quickly raised an arm and tightly wrapped it around Zi Yuan''s waist, tightly hugging her even tighter.


    The cool wind blew, the war horses galloped.


    Zi Yuan sat on the horse. His jade-like long hair flew lightly in the wind, and a faint smile hung on his lips. His green battle uniform was like the brightest scenery in the mountains.


    The arm placed on her waist exerted a little strength, abruptly pulling her body to the side. The two of them instantly closed the distance between them. While Zi Yuan was still in shock, Helian Xuan Yi had already precisely caught her red lips and deeply kissed her ¡­


    This time, the kiss of Helian Xuanyin caused Zi Yuan to feel a throbbing sensation he had never felt before.


    She forgot to resist and didn''t reject it too much. She was surprisingly cooperating with the Helian Profound Wings and enjoyed this passionate, forceful kiss that didn''t lose out to gentleness. However, even she could not tell whether this subtle feeling originated from her own will, or from the remnant memories left behind by the original Violet Garden.


    Her lips grew hotter and hotter, and the masculine scent of Helian Black Wings enveloped Zi Yuan, causing her to feel faint and dizzy. Her mind gradually became blank. Helian Xuanyin''s large hands slowly moved from Zi Yuan''s waist to her fair and beautiful cheeks. Lifting up her thin chin, she gently caressed it, then kissed it even more deeply

 C15

    The mountains were verdant and the horses galloped. Their black hair danced in the wind and their battle uniforms fluttered in the wind.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan and Helian Xuan Wing seemed to have forgotten that they were sitting on galloping war horses. The wind whistled by their ears, and the scenery on the side of the road was constantly changing. They were still passionately kissing each other, as if this was the only way they could truly feel each other''s existence.


    It was only when Zi Yuan was on the verge of suffocating and wanted to flee that Helian Xuanyin finally released her reluctantly. Both of their eyes were overflowing with the same blurry color. Their black and green eyes were gentle and moist. This was the first time the Violet Garden had seen Helian Profound Wings reveal an appearance that was as gentle as water. Perhaps, the emperor who was high above would forever wear a mask that others could not see through. But at least, at this moment, Zi Yuan wanted to believe that the Helian Profound Wings before her was real.


    "Yuan, stay by my side."


    Helian Xuanyin hugged her once again and secretly lowered her head to kiss her beautiful face.


    Violet Garden was slightly startled and immediately turned around in embarrassment. Her cheeks involuntarily flushed red as all sorts of feelings welled up in her heart. She simply did not know what kind of feelings she had towards Helian Xuanyin.


    She was not the real Violet Garden, but an unfamiliar soul that had transmigrated here. As a killer, she had never loved anyone, and didn''t even know what love was.


    However, after she took over Zi Yuan''s body, she seemed to have more or less understood what she was feeling. The conflict, the dilemma, the love and hatred, the futility ¡­ She did not know where these complex emotions originated from, but she was certain that there were some secrets between the original Violet Garden and the Helian Profound Wings that outsiders could not perceive.


    "Your Highness, Zi Yuan has a request."


    She gradually regained her rationality as she stood with her back facing Helian Profound Wings. Her black gem-like eyes were clear and calm as she indifferently looked forward.


    Helian Xuanyin''s mood was elated and her eyes condensed into a smile as she said, "What request? "Yuan, please feel free to say anything."


    "Your Highness, today''s counterattack has ended. After you return to the palace, Violet Garden would like to resign as the guard of your Highness the Crown Prince." I hope that Your Highness can agree to Violet Garden''s request. "


    "Yes, I can." Helian Xuanyin agreed very readily. There wasn''t even the slightest bit of hesitation and hesitation. Zi Yuan could not help but find it hard to believe as he turned his head around once again and sized up Helian Xuanyin with a frown.


    This crown prince, what was he thinking?


    "Yuan''er ¡­" Helian Xuan Wing suddenly grabbed her into his embrace and spurred her forward at the same time. "Yuan''er, sit properly. We need to hurry on our journey."


    Zi Yuan had never gotten used to such intimate contact. Instinctively, she wanted to break free from Helian Xuan''s grasp.


    "Your Highness, please let me go. I am fine, I can protect myself."


    Helian Xuan''s starry eyebrows slightly furrowed. Her green eyes dimmed slightly as she said in a deep voice, "Yuan''er, this is an order."


    Command? Damn command!


    Zi Yuan''s body stiffened, his lips curling up into a coy smile. He sat upright in the embrace of Helian Xuan Wing and lightly retorted, "His Highness has only said the word ''command'', and your own troops will be sent to their deaths. Do you still remember their loyalty to His Highness?"


    "Yuan''er!" Although Helian Xuanyin was not angered, his voice had already become noticeably colder. "In this war of attrition, life and death are decided by fate, no one can control the casualties. The battlefield is everywhere, it''s always here. Even the high and mighty Monarch has to constantly fight in the formless battlefield. Haven''t you thought it through? I know that all these years, you''ve always resented the fact that I caused your senior brother to commit suicide in that battle. But on the battlefield, who can guarantee that he''ll be able to escape unscathed? If I were to lose to the other side, no matter if it were in the past, or today, I, Helian Xuanyin, would have made preparations to die. Together with you, and my own troops, we will leave for the Yellow Springs! "Unfortunately, Yuan''er, even now, you still don''t understand me. Perhaps you have never been willing to understand me ¡­"


    When he finished speaking, Helian Xuanyin let out a quiet sigh and gently let go of the hand that was wrapped around Zi Yuan. He tightened his grip on the reins and once again sped up his pace.


    Violet Garden was silent, as if she was tired. She closed her eyes and carefully savored the words of Helian Profound Wings.


    Currently, the remnants of the Violet Garden''s memories were disappearing. She was unable to grasp on to anything. Perhaps the Violet Garden wanted to pass on some information or feelings to her, but she was a killer and a cold-blooded and heartless woman. She was unable to experience the delicate and profound emotions of the Violet Garden.


    I''m sorry, Viola.


    From now on, I am you, and I will live for you in my own way!


    An hour later, Helian Xuanyin and Zi Yuan arrived at their destination. At the entrance of the city, she saw the old general in military uniform, who was over half a century old ¡ª her father, Marquis Yuan from the Northern Yue State Town.


    "We pay our respects to Your Highness, the Crown Prince!"


    Cheng Huaiye and Ye Indigo were both dressed in armor as they kowtowed to Helian Xuanyin.


    "Master, Lan Cang, no need to stand on ceremony. Hurry and get up." Helian Xuanyin took the initiative to lift Cheng Huaiye up, and then smiled as she nodded towards the blue night. Her noble and peerless face revealed a look of satisfaction. Right now, are there any movements in the palace? "


    Ye Indigo stepped forward and said respectfully, "Reporting to Your Highness, the scout has just brought back the news that Imperial Consort Hui used the late emperor''s testamentary edict to dispatch the head of the imperial guards out of the city to welcome the great army of this subject and the Senior Marquis. I presume that they want this subject to comply with the testamentary edict and assist the Twelfth Prince in ascending the throne."


    "Haha!" "Haha!"


    Helian Xuanyin suddenly laughed out loud. However, that smile did not reach the depths of his eyes.


    "testamentary edict? What a joke! If it weren''t for Huifei befuddling the late emperor all day long, how could the late emperor have abruptly changed his testamentary edict before he passed away? " Helian Xuan Yi''s smile faded as he gently raised his eyebrows and said indifferently, "Master, Lan Cang, you are the people I trust the most in the dynasty. Today, the Crown Prince of Japan is going to kill his own kin and seize the throne, so that he can reform our country! How could a mere six year old child rule the entire country? "Esteemed wangfei will definitely seize the heavens and command the dukes. Wouldn''t that be equivalent to us giving our Northern State of Yue to Xi Li?!"


    "Your Highness is right, I am willing to serve Your Highness!"


    Zi Yuan''s father, Marquis Yuan Cheng, was the first to express his support and approval.


    Zi Yuan stood indifferently at the side and laughed mockingly. Helian Xuanyin had told her before that he had long discussed this plan with Marquis Yuan. This scene now was nothing more than the two of them putting on a show in front of the generals and soldiers.


    "We are willing to follow the Crown Prince!"


    "Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness!"

 C16

    With Zi Yuan''s father, Cheng Ye, and another great general, Ye Indigo Blue, at the head of the group, all the generals and soldiers present kneeled down and kowtowed to Helian Xuanyin in succession.


    Zi Yuan could only reluctantly kneel down. But faintly, she seemed to have noticed that the gaze of Helian Xuanyin stopped on her body, and she couldn''t help but raise her head.


    Assassins were naturally sensitive and accurate.


    Helian Xuanyin looked at her meaningfully. Her ice-green eyes seemed to be smiling yet not smiling, causing her to feel inexplicably nervous. The Crown Prince was more dangerous than an assassin, so she had to be on guard.


    "Everyone, get up." "After that, our army will immediately launch a large-scale counterattack and directly enter the Imperial Palace. We will severely punish the adulterous consort and the deceiver. This crown prince will heavily reward those who have rendered meritorious deeds!"


    "Thank you, Your Highness!"


    All the officers said in unison, looking full of energy.


    Helian Xuan Yi''s eyes congealed as they scanned the surroundings. He narrowed his eyes slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Lan Cang, Yuan Yuan''er, listen up!"


    "This official is here!" Ye Indigo immediately walked forward.


    However, Zi Yuan was in a semi-conscious state and did not hear the orders from Helian Lie''s Profound Wings.


    "Yuan, His Highness the Crown Prince is summoning you."


    Zhenyuan, Cheng Huaiye, walked to her side, grabbed her arm, and pulled her to the front of the Helian Profound Wings.


    "Your Highness, I did not manage my daughter well, causing Yuan''er to become more and more willful. Please forgive me." Although Cheng Huaiye scolded his daughter, the way he looked at Zi Yuan was warm and kind. This caused Zi Yuan to be stunned. She had never felt the care and love of a family member before, so her feelings were mixed.


    Helian Xuanyin smiled lightly and said, "Master, you are being too serious. As my bodyguard, Yuan''er is very dutiful. Without Yuan''er''s protection, it would be very difficult for me to persevere until reinforcements arrived. "When today''s comeback succeeds, I will definitely reward Yuan''er handsomely."


    "Your Highness, I dare not accept the fact that the Violet Garden is terrified."


    Zi Yuan was racking his brains as he recounted all the lines he had heard in the ancient costume drama.


    However, she was still a little unwilling in her heart. She knew that Helian Xuan Yi was acting in front of everyone, but she was still forced to cooperate. It was really hard to describe the uneasiness she felt.


    It seems that rebirth after death isn''t an easy task.


    "Lan Cang, Yuan''er, this prince has ordered the two of you to be the vanguards of this battle. You will be led straight into the palace and be arrested for disturbing the imperial court. Those who obstruct you will be killed without question!"


    "Yes, Your Highness commands."


    Violet Garden replied in silence, but Night Blue''s clear voice reached her ears.


    Out of curiosity, Zi Yuan quietly turned his head to look at Ye Lan Cang. Right at this moment, Lan Cang was also using a probing gaze to look at Zi Yuan.


    The instant their gazes met, the Violet Garden was stunned.


    Violet Garden simply couldn''t believe that Ye Bluelight looked exactly the same as the person in the organization who betrayed her!


    She tried her best to hold her breath as she frowned while staring at him. She couldn''t stop her body from trembling. Just by looking at him, Zi Yuan seemed to be able to feel the shattering pain as the bullet pierced through her heart ¡­


    Why did this happen?


    Had the person who killed her transmigrated into this world as well?


    Zi Yuan''s unusual behavior not only shocked Ye Lanqing, but also shocked her father, Cheng Ye. The expression on his face underwent a slight change.


    The only person who remained calm and collected was the crown prince, Helian Profound Wings, who was secretly sizing her up!


    "Speaking of which, this is Yuan''er''s first time meeting with Cang Lan. "Could it be ¡­" Helian Profound Wings shifted his gaze, and his ice-green eyes glimmered, causing him to be unable to fathom what was happening. "Could it be that the Azure Sky is too valiant and handsome, like a jade tree swaying in the wind, scaring Yuan''er?"


    Zi Yuan did not react. He continued to stare at the azure sky.


    However, Purple Garden''s father, Cheng Ye, felt a trace of displeasure from Helian Xuan Yi and immediately tried to smooth things over. "Haha! The Crown Prince sure knows how to joke around.


    "Your Highness, this subject has lost his composure. Please do not take offense to Miss Ziyuan." Ye Indigo Blue hurriedly turned his gaze. Suppressing the confusion and doubt in his heart, he lowered his head and slowly raised an eyebrow.


    Zi Yuan quietly clenched his hands, his face growing paler and paler. It seemed that only by doing this would she be able to support herself.


    A man is terrible.


    She had carried out countless missions while she was alive, and she had never wavered. She had always been able to maintain her calm. But now, facing the enemy that had killed her, the anger in her heart was about to burst out, and she could no longer remain calm.


    "Yuan, Yuan, what happened to you?"


    Cheng Huaiye worriedly hugged Zi Yuan''s shoulder, only to discover that her entire body was ice-cold and cold sweat beaded on her forehead.


    "Yuan, quickly tell Father what''s wrong?"


    "I, I''m fine ¡­" Zi Yuan felt a bit awkward. She was not the real daughter of Cheng Huaiye, nor was she used to such a fatherly love that warmed the depths of her heart. "I''m really nothing, so you don''t have to worry. Father, you have been guarding the border for a long time, and you have been running around for days. You should take care of your health.


    Cheng Huaiye heaved a long sigh, lightly patted Zi Yuan''s shoulder, and looked at her with a warm smile. "Yuan, your father knows that it has been hard on you during this period. After His Highness the Crown Prince ascended the throne, the two of us went home to reunite and have a long talk. "Ai, I do have a lot of things I want to say to you ¡­"


    "Mm. I will definitely listen to you and accompany you to complete the mission assigned by His Highness the Crown Prince."


    Violet Garden slightly shifted her body and left. She walked to the front of Helian Profound Wings and stood shoulder to shoulder with Night Blue. She did not even give him a single glance. If Ye Blueheaven really was betraying her companion, then she would make use of this opportunity to settle the grudge between the two of them.


    Zi Yuan bowed and bowed to Helian Xuanyin. "Please punish me, Your Highness. Just now, Zi Yuan ¡­"


    "Yuan, you don''t have to care about such a small matter." "Now, this crown prince will hand over the command medallion to Violet Garden and Blue Azure. I order you two to lead the great Azure Dragon army to the imperial palace and at any rate, to drive out the chaos and kill those who overestimated themselves and tried to seize the throne!"

 C17

    This time, the Violet Garden immediately responded.


    "Your Highness, don''t worry. Zi Yuan will not fail his mission!"


    "This subject, Lan Cang, will definitely not disappoint Your Highness!"


    Hearing Ye Blueheaven''s words, a nameless fire rose from Zi Yuan''s heart. She tried her best to calm her heart and tell herself to calm down. She would put more emphasis on the overall situation, and then she would think of a way to test Ye Cang''s strength.


    Helian Xuanyin nodded and laughed softly, "Then, I and the Senior Marquis will wait for your good news!"


    "Yuan''er ¡­" Cheng Huaiye walked over and helped Zi Yuan straighten her green battle uniform. He reminded her, "Do your best and be careful. Father will wait for you to come home."


    Zi Yuan was slightly startled. He looked at Cheng Huaiye''s amiable gaze and suddenly felt his throat clench. He did not know what to say. If the original Violet Garden was still here, how would she respond to her father?


    In the end, the Violet Garden remained silent. Under her father''s concerned gaze, she leapt onto the warhorse. Carrying a longsword, she sped along the wide streets of the capital, heading straight for the Imperial Palace.


    Ye Blueblue followed closely behind. He led the massive army that was returning to the capital and began to force the palace. He had long since heard that the daughter of the Marquis of Zhenyuan was an extraordinary woman. She was valiant, valiant, and battle-loving, with an aura that made her seem heroic and unyielding.


    When he saw it today, Lan Cang''s impression of Zi Yuan was extremely deep, and he admired it from the bottom of his heart. However, he faintly felt that the Violet Garden seemed to be ¡­ Seems to be a bit ¡­ Afraid of him? Or hate him?


    Of course, Zi Yuan did not know what he was thinking. However, it was very obvious that she was deliberately keeping a distance from him. Humph! She was really afraid that if she got too close to him, she wouldn''t be able to resist killing him!


    When Zi Yuan and Ye Cang arrived at the main entrance of the imperial palace, as expected, they met with suspicion and resistance from the defending army.


    "Stop!" "This is the main entrance of the imperial palace, you ¡­"


    However, before the garrison troops could finish their questions, Zi Yuan''s longsword had already cut open his throat, causing blood to splash out on the spot. The other defenders that continued to resist also began to cry out in pain as they fell to the ground, dead.


    The longsword in Zi Yuan''s hand was dyed red with blood, which was somewhat out of place when compared to the green battle uniform. Ye Bluelight''s tightly clenched red tasseled spear was dripping blood nonstop. The golden tip of his spear glistened as it burst forth with a glaring cold light.


    "Lieutenant General, I''ll leave the rest to you." Ye Blueblue turned his head to look at the Violet Garden. With eyes as bright as the stars, he said, "Lady Violet Garden, after this, the two of us will lead our troops straight into the imperial court. What do you think?"


    Zi Yuan coldly smiled and said, "That''s exactly what I want!"


    After she finished speaking, Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow at Ye Lan Cang. Both of them jumped down from their horses and rushed toward the main hall at lightning speed. The imperial guards, armed with swords and sabers and shields, lined up in neat rows to guard the steps of the imperial court, blocking Ziyuan and Lan Cang''s attacks.


    "Everyone, listen carefully. His Highness the Crown Prince has given the order to kill anyone who stands in our way!" He turned to the imperial guards and said, "Those who surrender voluntarily, His Highness the crown prince will not pursue this matter. If you insist on resisting, I''m afraid ¡­"


    "Shut up, traitor!" The leader of the imperial guards suddenly stood up and roared, "Ye Blue Azure, you are a general of the imperial government. You actually defied the testamentary edict of the previous emperor and helped a random subject force your way into the palace.


    "Kill him! Kill him! Kill him! "


    Under the instigation of the leader, the imperial guards actually became high-spirited.


    Zi Yuan cast a sidelong glance at Ye Indigo. With a coy smile, he shook his head. "General Ye, you seem to be talking too much. At this time, it''s better to use our actions to shut them up! "


    "Indeed, Lady Violet Garden is correct."


    Zi Yuan shrugged and gripped the sword tightly. "Then, what are we waiting for?"


    "Charge!" Long live His Highness, Crown Prince! "


    As soon as Night Blue Blue gave the order, the soldiers that were all ready to go forward bravely and did their best to charge into the intercepting imperial guards. Both sides began an intense battle.


    Zi Yuan leaped up and his sword danced nimbly as he stepped on the shoulders of the soldiers. He passed through the crowd and directly broke into the imperial guards'' encirclement closest to the great hall.


    She wanted to use the Discipline in her body again, but unfortunately, she hadn''t figured out what it was yet, let alone control or use it. At least for now, she couldn''t do it! However, even if she didn''t have her Discipline, it wouldn''t be difficult for her to break out of the Imperial guards'' encirclement with her own skill and strength.


    Zi Yuan had displayed all the training she had received in the organization to the extreme. Whether it was close range attacks or long range attacks, she had flawlessly performed them. The small darts, small silver needles, small daggers, and small hooks hidden at his waist and ankles were all thrown out by Zi Yuan in an accurate and straightforward manner. Even many of the enemy soldiers didn''t know how they were struck and how they died.


    "Ah ¡ª ah ¡ª"


    "Ah! Cough! Cough!"


    The imperial guards blocking the way fell to the ground one by one, letting out painful wails. A strong stench of blood permeated the air, and the blood on the ground stained Violet Garden''s red battle boots.


    "General Ye, I''ll go in first to catch Hui Fei. I''ll have to trouble you to take care of the aftermath."


    Ye Indigo lightly nodded his head, "Okay, you have to be careful."


    After hearing Ye Blueheaven''s words, the Violet Garden withdrew her footsteps that she had just taken. In the past, every time she was sent out on a mission, her companion would tell her the same thing, but in the end ¡­ She was still killed by a bullet from her companion.


    Thinking of this, Zi Yuan shook his head vigorously, swallowing back the words he wanted to say before charging into the court alone.


    The instant she pushed open the red-painted wooden door, the Violet Garden sensed a powerful attack coming straight at her. She did not hesitate to strike back with her sword, borrowing the force of the blow to use her flexible body to bend over and launch an attack from beneath the enemy''s feet. The sword danced like a swimming dragon as blood splattered in all directions. It was a mess on the ground and miserable cries reverberated in the hall ¡­


    When the imperial court was dyed red with blood, when the large throne room became deathly silent, the Violet Garden''s lips curled up and she raised her hand to wipe away the blood on her face. Step by step, she walked towards the woman and child who were sitting on the throne of the emperor.

 C18

    A thick stench of blood floated above the silent imperial court.


    Zi Yuan slowly moved forward with his brows tightly knitted together as he gazed at the Esteemed wangfei and the Twelfth Prince, who were getting closer and closer to him.


    "Stop!" Bold traitor, you actually ¡­ "How dare you ¡­"


    Huifei hugged her son tightly, her whole body trembling as she shrank back into her throne. Her face was as pale as a sheet, and even her speech was intermittent and incomplete.


    Zi Yuan looked at Hui Fei with disdain as a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes.


    If Imperial Concubine Hui was able to hold her only remaining pride at this last moment, perhaps, Zi Yuan would still have a trace of admiration for her. But now, as a mother, Esteemed wangfei''s face was ashen and shivering in front of her six-year-old son. Had she never thought that her actions would only make her son feel even more fear?


    "Mu-muhou, muhou ¡­"


    The six-year-old boy''s eyes widened in horror, and he clutched at his mother''s clothes, urinating between his legs.


    Zi Yuan stopped a meter away from the mother and son. With an indifferent sigh, she said, "Yeah, even if I was born in the royal family, a six year old child would be scared to death by the scene of a bloodbath in the imperial court."


    "Bold, daring traitor, this throne is ¡­" It belongs to my son, no one should even think about it ¡­ "Seize, snatch." As she spoke, she pulled her wide and gorgeous sleeves into her arms.


    It was at this moment that Zi Yuan realized that the Imperial Jade Seal was hidden in the sleeve of Imperial Consort Hui''s robes. It seemed that what she wanted to protect was not her son, but the heavy Imperial Jade Seal.


    "Whoosh!"


    Violet Garden quickly raised the sword in her hand, and pointed it straight at Hui Fei''s heart. She coldly said, "Hand over the Imperial Jade Seal, leave the throne, and await the punishment of His Highness the crown prince!"


    "Sis, sis ¡­" Please, please let my mother go. "


    The six-year-old prince suddenly stood in front of Hui Fei, his black eyes wide open as he pleaded in a tender voice.


    Zi Yuan reflexively retracted his sword. He looked blankly at the boy who begged her, feeling inexplicably touched.


    When she was a killer, she had encountered this kind of situation many times. The her back then had never wavered, much less had her hand softened. But now ¡­ She actually wanted to retreat, but she was actually soft-hearted. Just what was going on? Could it be that she was still affected by the original Violet Garden in the end?


    "Twelfth Prince, I''m very sorry, I ¡­ I can''t do it. "


    The boy looked up at Zi Yuan and asked her with tears in his eyes, "So, are you sent by your royal brother? If I go and plead with my royal brother, will he let me and my mother go? "


    "No way!"


    A familiar and low male voice came from behind the Violet Garden. That firm answer heavily struck her heart, causing a moment of absent-mindedness to appear before her eyes. It was as if she once again felt the ice-cold feeling of falling into the sea before her death.


    "S-royal brother?"


    The boy''s eyes were misty with tears. His trembling gaze looked past the Violet Garden and behind her.


    Even without turning around to look, the Violet Garden was already able to determine who the person standing there was. She was only slightly surprised because the speed at which Helian Xuan Yi was rushing over seemed to be too fast. Could it be that ¡­ He wasn''t waiting at the city gate, but was he following her closely and watching her every move?


    What sort of feelings did he have for the Violet Garden? If she truly cared about someone, how could she not believe her? However, if he didn''t have love, why would he torture himself and the Violet Garden?


    Such feelings were too complex, too heavy for her to understand, and she did not want to touch them. She only hoped that everything would come to an end as soon as possible, that she could stay by the old duke''s side and take a look at the home where the Violet Garden had lived.


    "Men, capture them all!"


    Helian Xuanyin ordered indifferently. Ignoring the Twelfth Emperor who pitifully pleaded with him, he strode forward and arrogantly looked down at Hui Fei who was being forcefully taken away by the soldiers and the boy who was crying.


    "BOOM!"


    The Imperial Concubine Hui''s Imperial Jade Seal that was hidden in her sleeve fell out, landing right at the foot of the Helian Profound Wings.


    Helian Xuan Yi curled his thin lips coldly, and disdainfully tightened his brows. "Huai Fei, have you seen it? No matter how much you hide the Imperial Jade Seal, the Imperial Jade Seal will still find its owner! If you behave yourself and do your duty, I will protect you and your son on the face of the Twelfth Emperor, but you listened to Murong Xiu and actually wanted to kill me for the throne. You''re truly overestimating yourself! On account of you being the favorite concubine of the late emperor, today the Japanese crown prince will give you a complete corpse. Someone come, give us some vintage poison! "


    "No, no ¡­" I don''t want to die... "Your Highness, I beg of you ¡­"


    Huifei kneeled at the feet of Helian Xuanyin''s wings, begging him with tears flowing down her face. Her moon-closing appearance had long ago been washed away by her tears, and her strands of hair were scattered and flying in disarray.


    Helian Xuan Yi snorted and raised his leg to kick off Hui Fei. He said with a cold and disdainful sneer, "If I knew earlier, I wouldn''t have done it this way! This prince wishes for you to die with pride and determination like my mother, so that you won''t lose face for your son! "


    Violet Garden froze for a moment. She had just found out that Helian Xuanyin''s mother had passed away a long time ago. In other words, the empress dowager was not the biological mother of the Profound Wings of Helian?

 C19

    "But, but ¡­" I, I don''t want to die ¡­ "Sob, sob, sob ¡­"


    Hufei sobbed and collapsed to the ground, not even daring to look up at her son.


    "Imperial Mother, Imperial Mother, don''t cry, I ¡­" "I will plead with my royal brother to let you go ¡­" His eyes were red, and tears were still flashing. "Royal brother, everything that the Queen has done was for me, can you please let her go? "Elder royal brother, I beg of you, I beg of you ¡­"


    "Twelfth royal brother, just give up." Helian Xuan Yi shifted his gaze away and frowned. His arrogant and perfect face was as calm as still water, without the slightest ripple.


    Looking at these Helian Profound Wings, Zi Yuan''s heart thumped. She was already certain that not only would Helian Xuan Wing not let Huaifei off, he would also not let the Twelfth Prince off.


    "Men, give the wine to Imperial Consort Hui and the Twelfth Prince."


    Just as Helian Xuanyin''s voice fell, Imperial Consort Hui suddenly went crazy. She frantically hugged his leg and repeatedly kowtowed to him, "Your Highness, I''ll drink the poisoned wine. Please spare my son ¡­. He, he is still your blood brother, I beg you, please let him go, let him go ¡­ "He''s still a child, he doesn''t understand anything. I was the one who sent people to kill the crown prince, and I implicated my son. He''s not in the wrong, he doesn''t know anything, so I ask that your Highness let him go, let him go ¡­"


    "Imperial Mother, Imperial Mother ¡­" The Twelfth Prince threw himself into her arms, laughing as tears streamed down his face. "Imperial Mother, I''m not afraid of death. As long as I can be with Imperial Mother, I''m not afraid of anything ¡­"


    Esteemed wangfei hugged her son tightly as tears streamed down her cheeks. "My son, I''m sorry. Imperial Mother harmed you ¡­"


    "Imperial Mother, I''m fine. I can still be with Imperial Mother after death, right?" The Twelfth Prince embraced her neck, a pure and innocent smile blossoming on his handsome and adorable face.


    While the two of them were talking, two cups of poisoned wine were delivered.


    "Your Highness, the wine is ready."


    "BOOM!"


    The Violet Garden suddenly kneeled down heavily in front of Helian Xuanyin and lowered her head to plead, "Your Highness, the Violet Garden has never begged you before. Today, the Violet Garden is too impudent. It was just as esteemed wangfei said. The Twelfth Prince is your younger brother who shares the same bloodline as you. He''s just an ignorant child. He ¡­ "


    "Yuan, you are too bold today!"


    Helian Xuanyi interrupted Zi Yuan with a cold tone. He bent over and pulled her up. His strength was so great that Zi Yuan was slightly shocked. When she wanted to struggle free, she realized that Helian Xuanji did not have any intention of letting him go.


    "Men, feed the wine to Imperial Consort Hui and the Twelfth Prince now!"


    Helian Xuan Wing continued to issue his orders while clamping down on Zi Yuan.


    "NO!" "No!"


    Zi Yuan flung his arms with all his might, but the strength of Helian Profound Wings was much greater than she imagined. If she didn''t counterattack seriously, she was afraid that she wouldn''t be a match for Helian Profound Wings. On the other side, a few steps away from her, the Twelfth Prince was being pinched under his chin, smiling at her with tears in his eyes.


    "Big sister Zi Yuan, thank you ¡­"


    Tears rolled down the Twelfth Prince''s face, but his face still continued to bloom with a pure smile.


    "No ¡­."


    Zi Yuan quickly jumped up and raised his leg to sweep towards Helian Xuan Yi. In order to dodge the attack, Helian Xuanyin had no choice but to release his grip on Zi Yuan''s hands, giving her a chance to escape.


    "Twelfth Prince, don''t drink!"


    Without caring about anything else, Zi Yuan charged over. With a "pa" sound, the blue and white porcelain wine cup fell to the ground and turned into fragments. It then burst out with a sharp and dazzling light.


    The beautiful little prince fell to the ground with a smile, a trail of dark red blood flowing from the corner of his lips. The person accompanying him was the mother he loved and cared about the most. Finally, the two of them would never be separated again.


    "Plop!"


    Ziyuan looked at the child who had died laughing, then knelt down in front of him in a daze. Tears welled in his eyes, and his hands clenched into fists. It was as if even his breathing had made her heart ache.


    Heartache?


    This was a special feeling she had never had when she was an assassin. And now, she actually felt heartache for an unfamiliar child. She ¡­ Was she the Violet Garden, or was she the original him?

 C20

    "Yuan, Yuan ¡­"


    His father, Cheng Huaiye, came to the side of Zi Yuan and called out to her softly.


    Zi Yuan did not reply. He merely raised his head to force the tears from his eyes. He took a deep breath and stood up on his own accord. When she walked past Helian Xuanyin, she completely treated him as a stranger and ignored his existence.


    "Yuan, stop!"


    Helian Xuan Yi grabbed her arm and pulled her back to his side. He pinched her chin and stared at her with an indifferent expression.


    "Yuan, what are you doing? are you rebelling against me and resenting me? "


    The Violet Garden raised her eyebrows slightly and sneered without fear, "The Violet Garden is just a trivial ant, how can she dare resent the crown prince who is so high up in the sky? No, very soon, you are a monarch of the Northern State of Yue. How could I dare to resist a monarch who could control the rain and the wind when he could kill me with just a few words? Your Highness, Zi Yuan is physically and mentally exhausted, and I''m afraid I won''t be able to serve as Your Highness'' guard. Please allow me to leave the palace and return home to meet with Father. "


    Ah, so be it. From now on, she would be far away from the cruel monarch, far away from the palace in the land of trouble. She would be able to replace Zi Yuan and live in this world in a completely new way.


    "Yuan, I promised you that I would reunite with Master, and I won''t ask you to continue protecting me."


    Helian Xuanji agreed so readily to her request, which made Zi Yuan a little surprised. She creased her brows, and her black eyes focused on Helian Xuanji. She wanted to probe something out of his ice-green eyes, but to no avail.


    "This old official thanks Your Highness for your grace, thank you Your Highness!" Cheng Huaiye turned around and looked at the Violet Garden, feeling mixed emotions. Back then, he had forced his daughter to stay by the crown prince''s side. Naturally, he had his own difficulties as well, and he only hoped that the Violet Garden would forgive him.


    At this time, Ye Lan Cang walked up and asked, "Your Highness, what are the arrangements for Huaifei and the Twelfth Prince? What are we going to do with those traitors? "


    Helian Xuan Yi lightly frowned, and said with a heavy expression: "Traitor''s entire clan will be killed! The matters of the twelfth prince were handled with dignity and dignity, and as for Hufei ¡­ It''s already a blessing to leave her corpse intact.


    "Your Highness, the country must not be left without a ruler. Please ascend the throne immediately and take over the imperial government!"


    Inside the imperial court, after someone made a suggestion, everyone present all knelt down and kowtowed to Helian Xuanji and said in unison, "This subject humbly requests His Highness Crown Prince to be the new ruler! Long live the Emperor! "


    Helian Profound Wings had already prepared himself to take the throne, so he sat on the dragon throne in the throne of the throne. He held the hereditary Imperial Jade Seal in his hand, and his proud and peerless face finally revealed a satisfied smile.


    "Everyone, please rise!"


    The next second, everyone in the hall responded.


    "Thank you, your majesty! Long live the Emperor! "


    Finally, Helian Xuanyin fulfilled his wish, and ascended the throne that originally belonged to him. However, Zi Yuan, who was hiding in the dark, seemed to be deep in thought.


    During these two short days of interaction, Zi Yuan had already experienced the profoundness, caution, foresight, wisdom, as well as his callousness, indifference, and ruthlessness of Helian Profound Wings. It was still her initial impression, or rather, it had even confirmed her initial impression of Helian Xuanyin: that this man was too dangerous, and had even exceeded her limit as an assassin.


    Perhaps, the Emperor was destined to endure loneliness. Only by being ruthless and resolute would he be able to protect the mountains and rivers for generations to come. Hopefully, Helian Xuanji will become the king of the generation. It is not in vain for her to protect him at the cost of her life after just teleporting over to this world.


    A few days later.


    When Xuan Yi ascended the throne, he became the emperor of the Northern State of Yue. However, the stench of blood still lingered in the Imperial Palace, in the capital city, and outside the Imperial Palace. Only after Xuan Yi had ordered the execution of all traitors and their families, as well as the thorough cleaning of the imperial court and imperial harem, did he finally begin to deal with the affairs of the nation and deploy the officials and subjects of all ranks.


    Perhaps it was because he was too busy that he had forgotten to approve the return of the Violet Garden to the Li Palace.


    At night, when the Violet Garden found out that Helian Xuanyin had reviewed the imperial reports, she barged into the inner hall without passing down the news. Unexpectedly, the one who accompanied him in the inner hall was not only Helian Xuanyin, but also the person who was bestowed the title of Consort Chen on the day he ascended the throne.


    Consort Chen was the daughter of the current Prime Minister, and also one of the concubines that Helian Xuan Yi had married when he was ordered to be the crown prince. Zi Yuan was not familiar with Consort Chen. In fact, she was not interested in learning about the concubines of the Profound Wings of Helian. She came tonight only because she hoped that Helian Xuanyin would honor her promise and allow her to leave the palace as soon as possible.


    "Lady Ziyuan ¡­" "Lady Ziyuan ¡­"


    "Your Majesty, this servant can''t stop Lady Ziyuan from barging in." The gatekeeping eunuch muttered in a low voice, complaining to Helian Xuanyin about Zi Yuan''s "evil deeds" with great grievance.


    Helian Xuanyin nodded and smiled indifferently, "I understand. You can leave now."


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    The eunuch quietly left, closing the door at the same time.


    Zi Yuan impatiently took a few steps forward, looked at Helian Xuanji, and said, "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. Zi Yuan has no intention of offending Your Majesty, she only wishes to plead for Your Majesty to honor your promise and allow Zi Yuan to leave the Imperial Palace."

 C21

    "Oh ¡­" Helian Xuan Yi revealed an expression of sudden enlightenment, and lightly sighed.


    However, before he could say anything, Chen Fei, who was beside him, suggested something in jealousy.


    "Your Majesty, Lady Violet Garden actually didn''t greet you when she saw you." Could it be that His Majesty secretly bestowed some special privileges to Lady Violet Garden? Then, Chen''er would also like to take some privileges from His Majesty, is that possible? "


    As she spoke, Chen Fei actually moved closer to Helian Xuan Yi and sat on his thigh like a spoiled child. She didn''t hide anything and wrapped her arms around Helian Xuan Yi''s neck.


    Zi Yuan smiled and looked away disapprovingly.


    Helian Xuan Yi had long since captured the expression and attitude of Zi Yuan. Even though he had fought with Chen Fei, his gaze never left Zi Yuan.


    "Chen''er, go back first. We have something to tell the Violet Garden."


    Concubine Chen was slightly displeased as she pouted and rebuked, "Your Majesty is indeed very biased. However, His Majesty has already promised Chen''er that he will stay over with Chen''er tonight. When that happens, don''t forget to give Chen''er some special privileges. "


    "Alright, I''ll think about it."


    Helian Xuan Yi nodded and agreed. He watched as Chen Fei left before walking in front of Zi Yuan and holding her hand as if he was used to it. Zi Yuan was slightly surprised. With a cold smirk on his face, he looked at Helian Xuan Yi and flung him off without the slightest hesitation.


    "Your Majesty, please do not confuse the Violet Garden with your concubines."


    "Ha ha!"


    Helian Xuanyin stared deeply at Zi Yuan and started laughing heartily. The more the Violet Garden spoke, the more he ran in the opposite direction. He simply opened his arms and hugged her tightly from behind.


    A warm and familiar aura brushed past Violet Garden''s ears and lingered around her neck. Helian Xuanji slowly lowered his head, burying his head into her waterfall like long hair. He took the opportunity to embrace her even tighter.


    "Yuan, stay by my side."


    Zi Yuan shook her head and got rid of Helian Xuan Yi''s embrace. She said with a frown, "Your Majesty had long agreed that Zi Yuan would resign as a guard. What does that mean? Your Majesty, you sure you want to go back on your word? "


    "Yuan''er, I will keep my word and never go back on my word!" "I no longer make you my guard. I''m preparing to make you my imperial concubine, and have you become my imperial concubine!" Helian Xuan Yi''s expression was indifferent, his green eyes were calm, and every word was clear and forceful. This meant that he had made a decision after careful deliberation.


    "What did you say?!"


    Zi Yuan stared in disbelief at the Mysterious Wings of Helian, and he even abandoned the so-called Ruler and Servant ceremony.


    "Can''t you hear me? "I want you to become my imperial concubine!"


    "No!" Zi Yuan immediately refused.


    He raised his hand and pinched Violet Garden''s chin as he said word by word: "Yuan''er, this is not something that you can decide. No matter if you''re willing or not, as long as I order you to be my concubine, you must become my concubine!"


    "Your Majesty, are you threatening me?"


    Helian Xuan Yi replied without changing his expression, "If I can get you, I will try any means."


    "I''m sorry, I don''t want to be an imperial concubine." Zi Yuan looked at Helian Profound Wings and spoke without fear.


    "Yuan, are you thinking of disobeying the decree?" Helian Xuanyin lightly caressed her cheek and looked straight into her eyes with her green eyes. "Obeying the emperor''s orders is a crime committed by a family of nine. If Yuan''er is prepared to bury the entire Cheng family, I will consider helping you."


    Hearing Helian Xuanyin''s words, Zi Yuan suddenly started chuckling softly.


    Her black hair danced without the wind, her face was devastatingly beautiful, her black eyes were brilliant and beautiful, and her red lips were alluring and soft. But what Helian Xuanyin did not know was that she was not the real Zi Yuan, she still had a strong will not to be afraid of threats!


    "Helian Profound Wings, I forgot to tell you: when I was alive, I had never implicated anyone, and when I died, I would never tire anyone!"


    This was also the first time she threw aside the so-called etiquette of the ancient people, treating him as an equal existence, and directly called him by his name. Because, she had already decided to welcome the arrival of death!


    She was a hitman to begin with, so even if she died once, she would not abandon her unyielding pride as a hitman.


    By the time Helian Xuan Yi had reacted, Zi Yuan had already stabbed the small dagger hidden in his sleeve into his heart, causing Helian Xuan Yi to witness the sentence she had just said with his own eyes.


    Helian Xuanyin held her tightly and pressed down on the blood that gushed out of her chest, then roared loudly, "Cheng Ziyuan, I order you, you are not to die! Live, live well for me! "


    Helian Xuanyin''s face was ashen as he looked at the woman in his arms. At this moment, his heart had tightened. For the first time, what was fear?


    "What are you standing there for? Call him Imperial Physician. "


    A series of unforeseen events caused all the palace maids to be stupefied. Apart from watching in a daze, they even forgot about the most basic matters that they had to pay attention to.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the anxious expression on the face of the young monarch before him, and his heart gradually softened. He slightly raised the corner of his mouth and fainted.


    But the moment she fainted, Helian Xuanyin''s heart ached with pain, to the point that it was hard for him to breathe. He felt as if something had disappeared, and even though he wanted to grab it, he was unable to do so.


    The one who had come was the doctor of the Imperial Hospital, Hua Long. Everyone knew Cheng Violet Garden''s current status. A woman who could easily take over a city was definitely not an ordinary woman.


    Hua Long looked at the woman on the dragon bed and the back of the departing emperor. All he could hear was the imperial edict he had just left behind.


    "Save her, or you go accompany her."


    The simple words made him understand the importance of the woman before him. He walked up and was about to reach for her pulse when a hand grabbed him. What entered his vision was a fair and soft hand, which he judged to be the hand of a young woman. Furthermore, it was well maintained, and before he could regain his senses, his throat had been seized by someone, and a cold voice resounded in his ears.


    "Who are you?"


    Normally, the clear and cold voice of a woman would have made him think that she was a beautiful woman. However, at this moment, other than killing intent and death, he couldn''t feel anything else. However, he originally had the character of an old naughty kid, and now it seemed that he only felt that it was fun. No one knew that the gloomy and inaccessible senior physician was actually a mischievous child.


    "Imperial Physician."


    The simple word caused Cheng Ziyuan to retract the hand that was locked around his throat, and he collapsed onto the bed due to exhaustion. He coughed softly.


    "Tsk tsk, I had thought that she would be so unyielding, but she''s only a little girl."


    Hua Long had expected her to release her hand. Although he hadn''t checked her pulse, he could tell from her expression that she had suffered a heavy injury. The wound was clearly a stab in her heart.


    Hearing the mockery in his words, Cheng Violet Garden ignored her, and instead leaned against the bedside and silently rested.


    There was no response, and instead he found it amusing. He extended his hand to touch her again, but just as his hand was about to reach out, he heard her say to him, "I don''t need the imperial physician. You can leave now. "Don''t try to touch me. This, isn''t fun at all."


    She was very clear about her injuries. As a killer, she needed to learn not only how to kill her opponent cleanly, but also how to deal with herself cleanly when she was captured. What she liked to do the most was to stab the location of her heart, which was closest to her heart, allowing her to enter a state of false death for a short period of time. Although it was troublesome to recover afterwards, it was the best way to deal with it.


    However, this time, she entered into a coma much faster than before, and before she fainted, she felt a moment of absent-mindedness, as if something had left her body. This time, when she woke up, she felt something different, as if this body had already completely merged with her own.


    Hua Long wanted to tease the person in front of him because he felt that the two auras before she opened her eyes were completely different from when she opened them. Other than being the best doctor in the country, he was also a master in the outside world. It was just that no one knew about him.


    With a single glance, he was able to see where the little girl was injured. Thinking of the reaction of the emperor, he guessed that she was using him as bait to negotiate the terms.


    "As expected of a heartless girl!"


    The people who had been recuperating with their eyes closed all this time also felt the scrutinizing gaze of the old man in front of them. They didn''t know why he would say such weird words to them. He opened his eyes and looked at the person before him. However, his eyes were filled with caution, unease, and doubt.


    Hua Long did not say anything and only smiled meaningfully at her and said: "Little girl, remember, you owe me a favor. I will find a chance to ask you for it. "


    After saying that, he turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.


    Cheng Zi Yuan, who originally wanted to retort, was intimidated by the look in his eyes and silently watched him leave. The look in his eyes before he finally left made her feel that he had seen her clearly, that he had seen what he had done. Thinking of this, she could not help but have a headache. It was not easy for her to leave, but she had brought another trouble upon herself.


    Yes, trouble. The killer''s intuition told her that although the old man who just left looked simple, she knew in her heart that he was a big trouble. And his so-called favor was just to help her in this scheme.


    Yes, stratagem, she used herself as a wager, in exchange for Helian Xuan Yi letting her go. Before, when they had only been together for a short period of time, although she did not know how entangled this body was with him, she could still feel that every time they were close to Helian Profound Wings, the control she lost control of her body was related to the taboo she had heard from her training in her previous life. She did not know what losing control of this body represented, but she was clear that he was a threat and needed to be kept away from it.

 C22

    Since he had promised her that he would let her go, she could only use her and that promise. From his reaction tonight, she understood that this was possible.


    He stared fixedly at it, as if he wanted to see what was happening inside through the tightly shut door. Only, everything was too quiet, and he could not see anything, nor could he sense anything.


    Not long ago, this young and fearless monarch had, for the first time, felt panic. The temperature in his arms had gradually cooled down, causing him to feel panic. It was as if someone had tightly gripped his heart, and pain that he had never experienced before lingered around him.


    Not long after, seeing Hua Long walk out of the hall, he suppressed the emotions in his heart and expressionlessly watched him walk towards him.


    He didn''t kneel down, no one knew that Hua Long was, in addition to being a doctor of the Imperial Hospital, also known as the teacher of the Emperor. Almost all of Helian Xuan Yi''s current abilities were under his tutelage.


    "Master."


    His cold words didn''t make the man in front of him feel anything. After all, he had been like this since he was young.


    "She didn''t injure her meridians, she''s just injured. It''s good as long as she recovers. But you can''t stimulate her too much. If there''s anything you need, just follow along. It''s not easy moving today." Now that I''m awake, be more gentle. "


    Although he had already restrained his emotions, what kind of person was Hua Long? He watched this little brat grow up, how could he not see through his possessiveness? It was just that he didn''t know what it meant by strong possessiveness.


    His words caused a slight crack to appear on the expression of Helian Xuanji''s face, and Helian Xuan Yi slightly nodded his head before lifting his leg to leave.


    Hua Long looked at his heavy back and silently sighed in his heart. The two of them had too strong of a temper. He didn''t know what would happen if they got together.


    However, this wasn''t part of Hua Long''s considerations. He only knew that he had found something fun to play with.


    Helian Xuanyin quietly entered the inner hall and immediately saw a sleeping person on the dragon bed with his eyes closed. Under the dim yellow candlelight, it was still possible to clearly see the bright red cheeks on her fair face. The unpowdered cheeks looked smooth and unblemished. He had always known that she was beautiful, but he had never seen such a serene person. His heart slightly trembled, but he himself was completely unconscious.


    He silently walked beside her and picked up her flowing hair. His heart was filled with contradictions, he originally wanted her to stay by his side, but she was so stubborn that she would rather die than stay. Looking at the person who was still frowning in his dreams, his heart finally softened.


    Cheng Ziya, who was still sleeping, still felt that someone had arrived, but that familiar aura made her not wake up. She just lay there quietly, and felt his movements, while his gentle action of pulling up her hair made her feel inexplicably uneasy. Just as she was hesitating whether she should wake up, a soft whisper sounded in her ear.


    "Yuan, you''ve won. I shall do as you wish."


    As soon as he finished speaking, he heard rustling sounds, followed by the sound of the door closing. The shrill voice of the eunuch outside the hall told her that he had left.


    She opened her eyes and looked at the tightly locked door. It seemed that she could see the figure of that person''s back as he disappeared into the distance. He silently watched for a while before lying back down.


    What she did not know was that just as she was hesitating whether or not she should open her eyes, her eyelashes trembled slightly. Although it was only a slight movement, even the wings could see it clearly. Her dodging caused his heart to be filled with helplessness.


    She did not know that just now, he had silently said to himself in his heart, "Forget it, Yuan''er. Since this is what you want, I shall help you fulfill your wish." You will always just become the Violet Garden. "


    There were too many entanglements in the past that Cheng Zi Yuan did not know about at all. The only thing she knew clearly was how to escape. Helian Xuanyin had brought her far too much pressure. Facing him, she wasn''t even able to control herself. Such a perception made her feel threatened, so what she wanted to do was to desperately flee.


    By the time she woke up, the sky was already bright. She slowly sat up, and her wounds had already scabbed over. What she needed to do now was to properly recuperate and nothing more. She stared blankly at the door for a while, then felt a bit curious about her actions. Thinking back to last night when he had agreed to leave for home, she stood up and prepared to leave.


    Although the injury was his own, it didn''t mean that it wasn''t a serious injury. The moment he stood up, he staggered a few steps and almost fell down. When he regained his balance, he accidentally bumped into the vase beside him. The shattering sound of the bottle caught the maid''s attention. Before she could regain her senses, she heard a sharp and twisted voice.


    "Princess, you''re awake?"


    Realizing who the speaker was, she didn''t have much of a reaction, only indifferently nodding her head. However, it seemed that the person who came did not care about her attitude.


    "Servants, undress and wash the princess."


    He raised his hand to stop the maid who was approaching him, and expressionlessly looked at the young eunuch in front of him.


    "No need, I''ll do it myself."


    Ever since she was young, she didn''t like people touching her. Even coming close had to depend on her mood. It was only a change of clothes now. Although she was injured, she was not at the stage of having her hands and feet broken.


    The injured her was clearly overestimating her strength. No one paid attention to her actions of stopping her. Instead, she avoided her hand and unyieldingly prepared to change her clothes.


    She had always had a high self-defense mechanism. When people approached her, she did not give them any face and skillfully pushed them away. Following that, her face darkened as she looked at the young eunuch who was arrogantly shouting.


    "Eunuch, like I said, I don''t want anyone."


    His cold words caused him to be stunned. Although he was just a young eunuch, he was also the emperor''s close eunuch who grew up together with him. Who wouldn''t fawn over him to get close to the emperor? Now. Even a puny princess dared to talk back to him. He was so angry that he wanted to reprimand them, but he was intimidated by the look in their eyes. At that moment, he felt as if someone had tightly grabbed his throat, causing his mind to go blank.


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t waste any time with him and prepared to leave.


    Only after she averted her gaze did the pressure on the young eunuch disappear. He rarely had such a feeling, and it was also this feeling that made him understand that the person in front of him was not ordinary. Looking at the people who were planning to leave, he hurriedly called out to stop them.


    "Princess, the Emperor has decreed that after you wake up, please wash up and eat. When His Majesty returns, he will still have something to tell you."


    His words made Cheng Violet Garden stop in her tracks. She turned around and looked at him, but the expression on her face still remained the same. It was so indifferent that it seemed that there was nothing in this world that could cause ripples in her emotions.


    "When will he be back?"


    She understood the meaning behind her words and was slightly angered by her disrespect. However, after experiencing what had just happened, she didn''t dare to act rashly again.


    "They''ll be back soon."


    She did not say anything else. She also understood that since the Profound Wings had left a message for her to stay, then she would definitely not be able to leave the Imperial City at this time. The current her didn''t have the strength to forcefully charge in.


    Without any retorts, she changed into a new set of clothes. After breakfast, she leaned against the bed, closed her eyes, and began to meditate on her future path.


    She was just a ghost that had accidentally entered. She didn''t want to sacrifice her name for someone who didn''t need to. She had been in a state of intense tension ever since she had arrived in the Northern State of Yue. After many battles, she had long been exhausted. She, who had survived, only wanted to live a peaceful life. And beside the monarch, there would never be any peace.


    Helian Xuan Yi had long been surrounded and attacked, but it was just for the sake of the death of Hui Fei and the Twelfth Prince. The whispers of the crowd made him smile mockingly. He didn''t care, he would just let them dance for another two days.


    After entering the inner hall, he opened the door and saw Cheng Ziyuan, who was resting against the dragon bed with his eyes closed. She seemed so unreal within the light, as if she could disappear at any moment.


    As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the Helian Profound Wings that was slowly walking toward her. She was not flustered at all, which made her a little curious as to where the footsteps she had just heard had come from.


    "Your majesty."


    When she saw her, she remembered Chen Fei''s words the night before, and it made her kneel down without hesitation when she saw Helian Xuan Wings. She was a killer and had a strong sense of inferiority. In the past, when she faced her superior, although she didn''t have to kneel, she had always bowed. Her head was never raised.


    From the moment she woke up from her coma, he could clearly feel that she was different. Especially his attitude towards her, she did not treat him with the same respect as before, she did not treat him with any importance, and their relationship was more like that of a comrade fighting together. Even if she disagreed with some of his actions, she still stood firmly behind him, protecting him.


    Now, as she knelt down, he felt that something was changing between them.


    Without hesitation, he rushed forward to help her up. Looking at her pale face, his heart ached involuntarily. But when he saw that she didn''t want to look straight at him, and that she was bowing her head and looking down at him, he couldn''t help but feel his anger ignite.


    "Are you blaming me?"


    The clear and cold words rang in Cheng Violet Garden''s ears, and when she heard the repressed anger within his words, she did not understand. He didn''t understand why he would suddenly make a move. He didn''t understand why he would ask him this question. Had she done something wrong again?


    Ye Zichen looked up at him in confusion but didn''t say anything.


    Seeing the doubt in her eyes, Helian Xuanyin frowned. He didn''t think that she understood what he was saying, and inwardly decided that the current her was pretending to be stupid. He did not move, keeping his hand on her. He repeated what he had said.


    "Are you blaming me?"

 C23

    At this moment, Cheng Ziyuan was still very weak. His standing still caused her legs to tremble slightly, and she didn''t have much energy to deal with the person in front of her. She lightly glanced at the person who was about to be annihilated by her anger but was still controlling herself.


    "I don''t blame you."


    That light explanation didn''t make the expression in Helian Xuanyin''s eyes change by much. However, he seemed to have noticed the discomfort before him. He carried the person in his arms and walked towards the nearby Dragon Couch.


    It was unknown why Cheng Ziyuan, who was in his embrace, had the feeling that he was the treasure of the man in front of him. His every movement seemed to be filled with caution, as if he was afraid of shattering the treasures in his arms.


    Ye Zichen shook his head in amusement. She felt like he was really dreaming. Although she was a modern person, she never knew what it was like to be a real emperor. However, she understood the phrase "the most heartless royal family".


    Helian Xuan Yi did not know what was on her mind at this moment, nor did he know what was on her mind at this moment. He just didn''t want her to suffer any more.


    Cheng Zi Yuan leaned against the bed and lowered his head, not looking at the person before him. His burning gaze touched her heart. However, he didn''t quite understand what this feeling was.


    Neither of them spoke, and silence lingered between the two of them. However, neither of them felt this was a good thing. Instead, both of them unconsciously enjoyed this short period of time.


    The sunlight outside the window was like a lonely child coming to join in on their fun.


    Helian Xuanyin looked at the goddess-like woman in front of him and recalled their past. He did not understand why things had turned out like this between them. However, he would never be able to speak of these matters.


    In the end, Cheng Violet Garden was the first to lose her cool and spoke.


    "Your majesty, when can I leave?"


    He hadn''t expected that the words she would say to him would be this. The anger that had not dissipated just now seemed to have returned with her words.


    "You want to escape from me that much?"


    His sudden interrogations caused Cheng Zi Yuan to be puzzled and have a headache. She really didn''t know what conflict this body had with him in the past. The current her was only an unexpected intruder, so she naturally didn''t understand that the anger in front of her was simply too inexplicable. She didn''t have much of a reaction, only indifferently speaking, "Your Majesty, you promised me last night. Today, I''m only asking for your promise."


    These words made Helian Profound Wings lose his breath. The events of the night before still played out clearly in his mind. He still believed that if he went back on his word today, she would definitely stab him again. He didn''t realize that Cheng Zi Yuan had already become his weakness unknowingly. Many years later, when he recalled the scene from today, he couldn''t help but rejoice that he didn''t use all the so-called power on her.


    "Forget it, let''s rest for a while. I''ll have someone notify Lord Cheng to bring you back to the manor."


    Cheng Violet Garden was stunned for a moment. She didn''t think that he would actually agree to her request so easily. Last night, although he had already promised her, during this period of time, she hadn''t believed that he would honor her promise. She even thought about it, what if he didn''t agree to her request and stabbed her again? I didn''t expect it to be so simple.


    Recovering from her shock, she remembered that she had not thanked him yet. Thus, she hurriedly got up to leave to show her gratitude, but just as she was about to move, she was stopped by Helian Xuan Wing.


    "What are you going to do?"


    "Thank you!"


    Her reply gave him a headache. Helplessly, he looked at the person before him who seemed to take it for granted.


    "Yuan, there''s no need for us to be like this."


    She could see the grief in his eyes, but she didn''t quite understand why. He did not respond to her words and only indifferently nodded his head.


    He silently looked at the girl before him. He didn''t know what else to say.


    They grew up together, until they were six years old, when she was sent away to learn martial arts in order to protect him. When she returned to his side, he found that his bodyguard was a woman, and his younger sister was the one he had cared for since he was young. This kind of understanding made him unable to accept it.


    However, once he turned around and saw her stubborn little face, his mood would become very good. So even though he knew he didn''t need anyone to protect him, he acquiesced.


    Until that incident had broken the balance between them, and from that day onwards, she had never once properly looked at him, and had even been unwilling to approach him.


    Whether that ten years of emptiness was right or wrong could no longer be changed.


    When Cheng Zi Yuan was picked up by the people from the Hou clan, she didn''t turn back. When she left, she thought that she would never come back, and that the palace gate was never the place she wanted to come to.


    Standing outside the manor, she raised her head to look at the large courtyard. Ever since the day she was reborn, everything had been brand-new. This was the place where he would live in the future.


    From the moment she stepped in, she clearly understood that she was no longer that lonely girl who had no one to rely on. She was the little princess of the Northern State of Yue. From the looks of it, her identity was still very prestigious.


    Walking through the gate, she keenly realized that although the people walking past were aggressive, they didn''t look at her. Occasionally, they would look at her with a panicked expression on their faces.


    Still, she walked slowly toward the courtyard. No, it was a place that looked like the courtyard.


    Before he could step in, he heard a spirited voice.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re back?!"


    She raised her head to look at the person who had arrived with a face full of smiles. She knew that it was her father with this body. Oh, no, he was also her father now. He did not move. Instead, he stood still and waited for the other party to approach him.


    "Father."


    As Cheng Huaiye looked at his daughter, tears welled up in his eyes. As a girl, she should have grown up happily and simply under the protection of her father and brother, but now, for the sake of her country, she had chosen the most difficult path. He had thought that she would never belong to him again, that she would never return to this home, but he suddenly received an imperial edict, saying that he would bring her back to recuperate.


    Looking at the indifferent expression on her daughter''s face, Cheng Huaiye could not find anything wrong with it other than that she left home when she was young and had no feelings for her family.


    Cheng Zi Yuan, on the other hand, felt slightly weak in his heart. After all, he had intruded and possessed his daughter''s body. If this elderly father were to find out that his daughter had passed away, how uncomfortable would it be?


    The thought that flashed through her mind stunned her. She was surprised at her own thoughts. She, who had always been cold and ruthless, now actually began to consider other people''s feelings. She didn''t know what that meant. The only feeling she had was that she was in danger. As a top assassin, she understood that emotions were something they could never have in their entire life. If they touched it, what awaited them was only death.


    Cheng Huaiye looked at his daughter standing in front of him, expressionless, as if she was waiting for something. Suddenly, he came to his senses. He had just returned home today, and he actually made her stand by the roadside.


    "Don''t just stand there. Violet Garden, quickly follow me into the room. You''re still injured."


    He suppressed the impulse in his heart to push him away, then Cheng Violet Garden nodded and slowly walked beside him. After walking for an unknown amount of time, she had been observing the so-called home in front of her along the way. The courtyard was very large, and this was her first reaction. The decorations of the pavilions and pavilions were very elegant. One could tell that he had put in great effort in decorating the house. He was just a bit curious about how Cheng Huaiye, a military man, could have such good taste.


    Suddenly, the people around him stopped. She was just about to ask what was wrong when she heard him say, "Zi Yuan, this is your embroidery building. Your mother personally arranged it for you." When you are young, you are not at our side. This is our gift to you. "


    Cheng Zi Yuan raised his head and looked at the two story house. He had never thought that his house would be a two-story villa. She didn''t know what it looked like, but from the look of it, it looked pretty good.


    "Father, thank mother for me."


    As soon as she finished speaking, she could clearly feel the body of the person beside her trembling slightly. It was not very strong, but it was very obvious. She was curious about the consequences of her words. She did not say anything, and only tilted her head to take a glance. Although it was very short, she could see the regret in her father''s eyes with a single glance. Before she could figure out what this regret represented, she heard someone beside her say to her.


    "You''re still blaming me, blaming me for sending you away, blaming me for marrying your second wife."


    He was stunned for a moment. He had not expected that there would be such a conflict. However, she wasn''t truly a Violet Garden, and did not have much of a reaction to this matter. She only understood that it was no wonder that this body was not intimate with her father.


    During this period of time, she could clearly feel that this body would occasionally emit her will. However, ever since that day when she cut herself down, she no longer felt that kind of feeling anymore. She didn''t realize that the feelings she sometimes felt were all her own. She just didn''t want to admit it. She blamed it all on the fact that the owner of this body was still inside her. She was a little worried that she would appear out of the blue and chase away this unexpected guest of hers.


    Cheng Huaiye looked at his own daughter standing beside him, expressionless, without the slightest change in his expression. He wanted to open his mouth to explain, but he found that no matter what he said now, he looked so pale.


    "Forget it, you should rest up." I''ll go back first. Remember to come to the front hall for dinner at night. Ling''er, bring the young miss back to her room to rest. "


    Just as she finished speaking, she saw Ling''er walk out from behind the door. However, she looked a little strange, and the expression on her face didn''t match with the childish look on her face.


    "Miss, let''s go in."


    She was studying her face when she heard her voice. When he came back to his senses, he realized that she was already standing by his side. Cheng Huaiye should have already left, and there was no sign of him in the surroundings.


    After Ling''er finished speaking, she bowed and walked behind her, but did not extend her hand to support her. As if he understood her habits, he quietly followed behind her. If it were not for the sound of footsteps, she would have thought that there was no one behind her. How could there be someone with such a low sense of presence?

 C24

    Sitting in her room, she sized up her maidservant. She didn''t care about the decorations in the room at all. Whether it was something that belonged to her or not, she wouldn''t feel it if she saw too much of it.


    On the contrary, the girl in front of him had piqued her interest.


    "You''re called Ling''er?"


    "Yes, miss."


    They had met once in the Imperial City and said that she was his personal servant girl. He even said that their relationship was very good. There was no hesitation in her reply. The way she lowered her head and looked at him gave her the impression that she was just an ordinary maid. But she knew she wasn''t. Even though she appeared the same on both occasions, she could still feel that something was different.


    One of the things she had learned before was to look at people. She had to see their expressions clearly and not recognize the wrong person. The people these days all cherish their lives. Those big bosses all have their own bodies. If you don''t pay attention to them anymore, then if you kill the wrong people, you just have to wait for yourself to be killed.


    Although the person in front of her did his best to suppress the difference, it still gave her some clues. She was born with it. Her five senses were naturally sharper than other people''s. If there was even the slightest bit of change, she would be able to sense it. That was why she felt shocked the moment she was killed. She had never felt murderous towards someone who wasn''t on guard, but she still thought it was just her imagination. It seemed that she had really trusted her partner too much.


    He intentionally released the pressure from her scrutiny. He still didn''t feel uncomfortable at all. He didn''t even show the slightest trace of discomfort.


    "Enough, stop pretending. I''m tired of watching all this."


    The moment he said those words, his calm face suddenly changed. A foolish smile appeared on his calm face, along with a shameless expression. This change made her slightly raise her eyebrows in surprise.


    "Miss Smelly, you really have the nerve to scold me. The moment you walk in, you look at me with a darkened face. I thought you were angry, so I sneakily ran over to find you."


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the person who was acting coquettishly towards him and felt that she seemed much more normal now. That feeling of disharmony was gone. Hearing the intimacy in her words, he guessed that the two of them had a good relationship.


    "You know about it too?!"


    The slightly strict words immediately caused the eyes of the man in front of him to turn red as he tugged on his sleeve, feeling wronged. In the end, he mumbled, "I was still worried about you. Who told you not to come back after such a long time and leave her alone in the house of the Marquis. Don''t you know that there are man-eating demons here?"


    This girl''s argument gave her a bitter smile. Demons? She had been transported to this continent for so long, yet she hadn''t discovered the slightest bit of fantasy. Of course, she hadn''t forgotten about her Discipline. This was something she had to find out.


    Her words made her think of what Cheng Huaiye had said previously. She seemed to understand that the ''she'' from before did not live in the house of the Marquis. As for the girl in front of him, it was clear that he had stayed behind because he wanted to go to Helian Xuanyin''s side and was worried that she would be in danger.


    "I''m not blaming you. Don''t you know that it''s dangerous outside?"


    Upon hearing the change in her tone, the girl''s face instantly changed. While she was amazed at the speed at which she was changing her face, she was even more surprised that, in the midst of her obsequious smile, she seemed to see the ears on her head and the tail wagging behind her. Being struck by her own thoughts, she hurriedly shook her head.


    At this moment, the little girl had already ran over to her side and stood there. She still did not touch her.


    "Young miss, young miss, I knew young miss was the best. I wouldn''t abandon Ling''er." It''s all because of that young master of the house, always saying that the young miss had already died long ago and didn''t want Ling''er, causing Ling''er to die from sadness. Although I know that the young miss won''t die and I won''t abandon Ling''er, I still worry and that''s why I ran out. "


    A cold light flashed in her eyes when she heard her words, "The young master of the house said she was dead." She had a premonition that her future life wasn''t as peaceful as she thought it would be.


    "Alright, stand still. Tell me, what happened?"


    Just as he finished speaking, he heard a ''bang''. He was stunned for a moment and immediately reacted. This was the sound of someone knocking on the door. He didn''t get up and saw the girl in front of him looking like she was here again.


    "What''s going on?"


    Ling''er shrugged her shoulders and looked at her helplessly. "That so-called young master has come to cause trouble again. I don''t know why he would have the time to come here all day."


    Her words made Cheng Ziyuan slightly frown, as he didn''t understand the current tempo. Since it was this young master, then this person should be her big brother. Even though he didn''t want any brotherhood or brotherhood, at the very least, they should be living together peacefully. So, what if they were a family? However, from Ling''er''s words, it was clear that her thoughts were one-sided.


    Before she could clear her mind, she saw an arrogant man walk in. Although it seemed to her that his nostrils were about to reach the skies, she had no choice but to admit that the person before her was a beautiful man.


    Her fair skin, sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and thin and slender lips were surprisingly very seductive. When she looked at such a person, she immediately thought of a word, "Exquisite". At the thought of this, she couldn''t help but tremble. It wasn''t that she didn''t like it, it was just her personal preferences. She still couldn''t quite accept it.


    Cheng Jun and the moment he entered the door, he saw Cheng Zi Yuan sitting there steadily. His sister, whom he had not seen for more than ten years, had long grown up. The scene before his eyes made him slightly flustered. The Cheng family wasn''t ugly, and Zi Yuan''s mother had been known as the "North Yue duet" back in the day. Her looks naturally wouldn''t be bad. However, no matter how much mental preparation he had made, the moment he saw her, he was still shocked. He thought that his beauty was already rare, but when he saw the purple garden, he was shocked to discover how dangerous it was.


    The person before him was prettier than him, making him feel even more displeased. Ever since she was young, she had always been above him. She was clearly the eldest son of the family, but everyone only saw her in their eyes. Even after she had left, he could still hear her rumours in the streets. It was fortunate that she was not a man. Even though he existed, he was always ignored by others. He should be the guard of the crown prince, but the old fogey would rather send her there than give her a chance. A woman doesn''t end up getting married. I don''t know why the whole world likes him.


    Cheng Jun and Zi Yuan didn''t know what he was thinking, but after seeing their so-called big brother come in, he looked at her with an unfriendly expression, and the anger on his face was growing. She had a feeling that if possible, he wanted to skin her flesh and tear her tendons apart and swallow her whole. He looked at the person in front of him with some confusion. It was true that he had never offended him before, but he didn''t know whether the previous owner of this body had or not.


    "Ling''er, have I offended him before?"


    If he didn''t understand, he would have to ask. Fortunately, he had someone who understood him very well.


    "Tsk, how could we possibly offend Miss? Miss left the house of the Marquis to study at the age of six. She just left the mountain not long ago to return to the Northern Yue with the crown prince. "This is the first time you''ve returned to the house of the Marquis since returning."


    Such an answer made her even more puzzled.


    Cheng Jun and the others didn''t know that the person in front of them had already changed. When they entered, their expressions changed.


    Cheng Zi Yuan had never taken his eyes off him. He had been staring at him ever since he entered the room. As he entered, the anger and hatred on his face turned into mockery. The mockery in his eyes became more obvious. The smirk on his face was hard to ignore.


    She looked at the combination of three expressions on his face and felt a sense of fear, a fear that if she wasn''t careful, his face would be ruined by the excessive distortion.


    "Little sister, it looks like your mother is still very good to you. Those trash that she doesn''t want are all with you."


    The two words "your mother" made her freeze for a moment. Suddenly, she recalled that before Cheng Huaiye left, he had said, "You''re blaming me for marrying your second mother." This way, she understood his current attitude. It was just the vulgar Xiao San entering the door, the final story of how he angered the legal wife to death.


    "Hey, do you think that when you come back this time, you''ll stay in this embroidery building until you get married? "No, that''s not right. You''re so fierce, how could you possibly get married out? It looks like you''ll have to stay here for the rest of your life."


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked impatiently at the person before him who was showing off his strength. He didn''t know where the words coming from from her came from. As for the current her, she knew nothing about the Hou clan. In order to avoid making mistakes, she only listened quietly and did not express any opinions. As for the little girl beside her, she was no longer someone who could keep her cool.


    "Fuck you, you''re the one who can''t get married out. My family''s young miss has been chasing after too many people." Do you think you can be like me? With my looks, I''m sure you won''t be able to marry your wife, and now you want to rob my Young Miss''s husband? "


    Ling''er''s words caused both of their expressions to change. However, one of them was surprised, while the other paled instantly.


    "I''m telling you, Cheng Zi Yuan, since you''re back, obediently be your princess. If you go out and cause trouble again, let''s see how my mother will deal with you."


    After saying those harsh words, he glared fiercely at Cheng Zi Yuan, but she merely watched on indifferently. To be exact, she was admiring the expression on his face. It was hard to imagine a person with so many different expressions on his face at the same time. Resentment, embarrassment, injustice, disgust...


    She really did not understand what she had done to make him hate her so much. He did not try to conceal his disgust for himself. After leaving home, how could a six year old child do something so infuriating that he would force a person to hate him for so many years?


    Cheng Jun''s heart was burning even hotter as he looked at her indifferent expression. Ever since he was young, no matter how much he bullied her, she would always look at him coldly, as if she was looking at a joke. She was the one who had been beaten, so why did she have such a haughty and aloof expression? This made him feel that she was a joke.


    He angrily kicked the table in front of him.


    "I''m telling you, Cheng Zi Yuan, that since you''ve entered this door, you must be prepared to receive my attack."


    With that, he turned and left.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked helplessly at the departing figure. He did not take his words to heart. Most of them were speechless. It was only the first day since he returned home, yet such a thing had already happened. He could already foresee just how chaotic his life would be in the future.

 C25

    As for Ling''er, after everyone had left, she continued to gesticulate at his back, venting her unfairness. Ye Zichen looked at her childish actions in amusement.


    "Okay, you won''t be able to touch his clothes even if you hit him again. Tell me, what exactly is going on?"


    Hearing her serious question, Ling''er withdrew her playfulness and slowly told her about the news she had gathered from the Hou Mansion.


    Cheng Zi Yuan listened to her quietly as he sketched out a lousy, bloody drama in his heart, giving him a headache over his future situation. Ye Zichen waved her down to rest, while he thought about how he should deal with everything that might happen next.


    It turned out that Cheng Zi Yuan and Cheng Jun weren''t born of the same mother.


    Zi Yuan''s mother and Helian Xuanyin''s mother had been known as the "North Yue double concubine." Both of them were exceptionally beautiful. However, both of them had their own way of thinking. They had long since said that they had to choose their own husbands. They did not care about status, wealth, or talent. What they wanted was a husband that would belong to them.


    "Wishing to have a heart and a head without a family" was a shared dream between the two of them. However, neither of them thought that the person they picked in the end would be unable to give them what they wanted. They wanted to leave, but they would be unable to do so.


    The two of them were close friends and close friends. Even when they left, they still chose the same method. It was just that the time was different.


    As for Cheng Jun and his mother, they were the cousins of the young plum and bamboo of the pregnant women, plot of a vulgar child. Their beloved cousin suddenly got married, but the bride wasn''t him, so he drugged her and left after a night of spring, only returning when the child was five years old did he come back, catching the people who thought he had covered it up well.


    On one side was his five-year-old child, and on the other was his newborn daughter and his beloved woman. He couldn''t make a choice, so he chose both sides. He didn''t know that when the child appeared, he had lost his daughter and his lover.


    Cheng Zi Yuan had been raised in the palace because of his mother. She was the only female companion of all the princes.


    No one knew why he had left at the age of six, but after that, the young prefecture lord had disappeared from Cheng Hou Manor. Although everyone still remembered him, no one dared to bring him up again.


    Not long after Cheng Zi Yuan left, her mother began to set up the embroidery building for her. What she didn''t know was that not long after she left, her mother became seriously ill and couldn''t be cured. She dragged her last breath as she finished arranging the pavilion and told Cheng Huaijun that this was her wedding gift. Her final wish was that before her daughter returned, no one else was allowed to enter.


    Cheng Huai kept this promise with guilt towards his beloved woman. Until Cheng Ziyuan returned and left with Ling''er in the Cheng Hou manor. Only then did the locked door open. It also opened up a grudge from the past.


    Cheng Zi Yuan was too lazy to think about those things. The matter of scheming and scheming had always suited her. After understanding a few things that she needed to understand, she thought that she had to hide from people she disliked. Otherwise, she was worried that she wouldn''t be able to control herself and would accidentally kill them, even though she knew that she would never be able to control her emotions.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the space that belonged to him and thought about the words'' I''ve always died in this pavilion ''. He couldn''t help but think of that elder brother, but he was still just an idiot. It''s just that he was an idiot, his mother definitely wasn''t. It was not easy for a woman to leave home alone and raise a child, especially in an environment like this one in ancient times.


    While deep in thought, she still paid attention to her surroundings. Although this was her home, she didn''t have the slightest feeling of home. The uneasiness and threat filled her nerves, causing her to constantly tense up.


    Time passed slowly, looking up at the afterglow of the sun outside the window.


    "Miss, Miss, the housekeeper called for you. He has asked you to go to the front hall for dinner."


    Glistening, lively voice came from outside the door. She stood up to open the door and saw that she was waiting for her with a smile on her face. He did not speak, but only nodded his head, indicating for her to lead the way.


    The two of them followed the path that the butler led them to the front hall. At first, Zi Yuan thought that this was just an ordinary family banquet, but before he even entered the door, he heard a gentle voice complaining about something. Her voice was very low and ordinary people might not be able to hear her clearly, but they had forgotten that she, Cheng Ziyuan, was not an ordinary person. She had clearly heard these few simple words, and understood that tonight, it was destined to be unstable.


    Liu Fangfei would never have thought that someone who had left home for more than ten years would return without any warning. Furthermore, she had heard about her performance in the battle for the throne not long ago. This troubled her. After all, the two of them had been at loggerheads since they were young. Now that they had grown up, they would become an even greater threat to her and her son.


    The servant girl opened the door and walked in unhurriedly. The moment he stepped through the door, he saw the woman sitting in the seat of honor.


    Willow-shaped eyebrows, cross-eyed eyes, and cherry lips were the most obvious things she saw for the first time. From this, one could tell that the lady before him was a very beautiful lady back then. However, compared to her peerless mother, she was almost on fire. Otherwise, why would the childhood sweethearts be unable to endure it?


    He didn''t say anything, nor did he look at the person in the host''s seat. He slowly found a seat that was the furthest from the leader''s seat and sat down.


    No one in the hall said a word. The deathly silence made everyone''s hair stand on end. It was as if something was being held down. Once there was an exit, it would suddenly erupt and affect everyone.


    Cheng Zi Yuan acted as if he didn''t feel anything as he calmly sat in his seat, his eyes looking off into the distance. If one were to look carefully, one would discover that she wasn''t looking at anything. With her fleeting gaze and unfocused eyes, one would be able to see that she was actually in a daze.


    Not long after he sat down, he heard a steady pace and a few light footsteps coming from outside the door. It must be Cheng Ye and Cheng Jun.


    As expected, Cheng Huaiye was the first to step into the hall after a while.


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t have much of a reaction when he saw the person on the other side walk up to greet him. He merely stood up and greeted the person with a cold expression, "Father."


    The first thing she saw after entering the door was Cheng Ziyuan''s clothing business. All of her passion had been extinguished by her lukewarm greetings. He really didn''t know how to get along with this daughter of his who had been sent away since she was young.


    "Alright, alright. Everyone, sit."


    Hearing her words, Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t hold back and just turned around and sat down. On the contrary, her so-called second mother looked at her with an expression of disbelief. Cheng Ziyuan, who had lowered his head, didn''t notice it. Instead, it was Cheng Huaiye who saw it. He opened his mouth and asked her: "Fangfei, what''s wrong?"


    As soon as she finished speaking, Cheng Zi saw the expression on her face change. The change from shock to helplessness happened in an instant.


    Her hesitant expression made Cheng Huaiye feel as if something had happened that he didn''t know about. He wasn''t a patient person in the first place. Seeing her like this, he would naturally question her impatiently. His tone also couldn''t help but raise.


    "I say, what''s wrong?"


    Liu Fangfei''s face revealed a hint of guilt, but as she stared at Cheng Ziyuan, she discovered a flash of viciousness in her eyes.


    "Master, the Violet Garden said ¡­"


    Her hesitant appearance further deepened the irritation in Cheng Huaiye''s heart. Furthermore, this matter was related to Zi Yuan, so naturally, he would be extremely patient.


    "If you have something to say, say it."


    Liu Fangfei looked at Cheng Huaiye''s slightly gloomy face with a troubled expression. In the end, she mumbled, "Just now, Zi Yuan said that she doesn''t like to eat these. Should we have the kitchen change it?"


    Cheng Ziyuan found her words to be funny as soon as she finished them. She had been waiting for so long just to say something that was neither painful nor itchy. She even thought that the woman in front of her was truly capable. After all, she had said that tonight would not be easy.


    However, she obviously didn''t understand the rhythm of this "home". After Liu Fangfei finished her sentence, she keenly noticed that Cheng Huaiye''s face became very ugly. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he suppressed it in the end. Looking at him, the words seemed to be directed at him.


    Cheng Zi Yuan naturally didn''t miss the expressions of the people present. No one said anything, so they naturally needed someone to break this silence. At this moment, she was in quite a good mood, so she gave him some face.


    "Dad, if you don''t want to eat, then I''ll go back to my room."


    Just as she finished speaking and was about to leave, she turned into an emotionless person. Although she could see people''s expressions, it didn''t mean that she liked to see people''s expressions and do things. In her world, there would always be only orders and superiors. In her eyes, the person before her was just a stranger who was related by blood.


    "Zi Yuan, I''m sorry, I didn''t do it on purpose. These are all the orders from the old master, saying that they were your favorite dishes when you were young. We forget that you''ve grown up. "I''m sorry."


    He lowered his head to look at the hand of the person who had suddenly rushed out to grab him, and without warning, he grabbed her hand and shook it off, his voice turning cold.


    "I don''t like to be touched."


    With that, he turned around and left. She didn''t know that her actions had caused a lot of trouble for the following days, but based on her character, even if she knew, she would still do as she said. Because she really hated people touching her.


    After leaving the front hall, she did not return to her room. Instead, she slowly wandered around the courtyard. A gentle breeze blew across her face, dispersing a lot of the boredom.


    At this moment, she was somewhat perplexed, perplexed by her behavior which was becoming more and more like a person. In the past, she had no emotions and did not understand warmth and coldness. However, ever since she came here, she found that she was unexpectedly soft-hearted. A strange feeling slowly emerged from her body. Right now, she didn''t really understand what those feelings represented. She just felt that this wasn''t a good idea.


    He slowly walked back to his room and saw Ling''er, who was waiting for him at the door. He glanced at her and ignored her. Then, he walked straight into the room.


    After she sat down, she came in with a box.


    "Miss, are you hungry? Eat quickly, I just went out to buy it for you. "


    He looked at the food and the person in front of him with a strange expression.


    "Don''t be surprised, I knew you would come back without eating, so I went out to buy you food. Eat up, these are your favorite dishes, and you still need to drink some medicine after eating. "


    Her words surprised her, surprised by her care.

 C26

    "Drink some medicine?"


    "Yes, the Emperor sent them." Your Majesty''s imperial edict arrived first before your return. He said that you had come back to recuperate, and even brought medicine. I left right after I accompanied you to the front hall, just to buy you something to eat and come back to make some medicine. The medicine is still on fire, I''ll go see the medicine after you eat. By the time you finish your meal, the medicine is almost finished. "


    He continued to explain his actions to her, but he did not stop until she had set up the tableware. He turned around and walked to the door and said to her, "Miss, quickly eat. Eating a cold meal is not good for your body. Oh right, remember to finish the soup."


    With that, he quickly left.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the dishes before him. Something seemed to have sprouted in his heart.


    Not long after they finished eating, Ling''er brought over a bowl of pitch black medicine. Previously, Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t find it difficult to consume this medicine, but now, she was so frequently injured.


    "Ling''er, are you going to teach me a lesson? Is drinking too much of this kind of stuff really beneficial for my injuries?"


    The person who said that the Violet Garden was unintentional, but the person who heard it, Ling''er, was extremely intense.


    "Miss, how can you say that? This is the crown prince ¡­" "Oh, His Majesty the Emperor sent some people to deliver the medicine to us. You can''t waste other people''s attention like that!"


    These were very righteous words. Cheng Zi Yuan had yet to say anything when someone came. As a qualified killer, she was able to quickly discern the ill intentions behind his actions.


    Cheng Ziyuan stood up and walked out of the building. Although she wasn''t the original Cheng Ziyuan now, she still treated it as thanking Cheng Ziyuan for providing this body, so she wouldn''t allow Liu Fangfei to enter this building.


    Seeing her young miss suddenly walking out, Ling''er hurriedly followed her. Just as she walked out of the pavilion, she ran into Liu Fangfei and a few other maidservants carrying plates.


    "Oh, Purple Garden, look, you didn''t eat anything tonight. I had the kitchen prepare these for you, do you want to have a look for some food?"


    Before Liu Fangfei could finish her words, Cheng Huaiye had also walked over. It was quite a lively night here.


    Looking at the dishes the maidservants were carrying, Cheng Zi Yuan rejected them without a second thought.


    "I''ve already eaten. You can leave now!"


    How could an assassin have any unnecessary emotions? She would not give up on someone who wanted to frame him, even if he was a prostitute. She did not need their approval.


    Liu Fangfei obviously did not think that she would be so straight to the point, her face immediately changed. It was just that she was not in a good position due to Cheng Huaiye''s presence.


    "Old master, look ¡­"


    Before she finished, Liu Fangfei''s eyes started to turn red. This woman was really not simple, she had planned everything.


    Cheng Huaiye looked at his daughter, and then looked at Liu Fangfei.


    "Forget it, since Yuan has already eaten, send these back."


    Cheng Zi Yuan coldly looked at everything that was happening before him. He didn''t take himself to be part of the play at all. He watched them perform in front of him with a bored expression on his face. Suddenly, he felt a little bored.


    When Liu Fangfei heard Cheng Huaiye''s words, she pretended to turn around and leave.


    "Wait ¡­"


    When the Violet Garden suddenly said this before anyone could have expected it, Liu Fangfei really did stop.


    Since everyone is here today, then I have made it clear that my mother prepared this pavilion for me. She does not wish for outsiders to come here, so in the future, do not appear here anymore.


    Liu Fangfei''s face flushed in anger when she heard this. She originally wanted to put a show of force against Cheng Zi Yuan, but who knew that it was actually a show of force against her first.


    Cheng Huaiyuan was already very guilty about this matter. Although he was unhappy about what he heard from Cheng Ziyuan, he didn''t say anything. Cheng Ziyuan''s mother had indeed told him personally that she hoped that no one else could enter this building.


    "Zi Yuan, what are you talking about? Second Mother just wants to give you something to eat."


    Liu Fangfei knew that if she was not allowed to come here, then the chances of her wanting to give Cheng Ziyuan a good look would be greatly reduced. She did her best to fight for a chance.


    "Alright, we''ll listen to what the Violet Garden says. Ling''er, take good care of your young lady."


    Cheng Huaiye was the first to interrupt Liu Fangfei''s words, directly agreeing to the request of the Violet Garden. He then left with a word of advice to Ling''er.


    Seeing Cheng Huaiye leave the Violet Garden, Liu Fangfei felt bored. She turned around and walked into the pavilion and let Ling''er close the door. Liu Fangfei stood in front of the door and glared at her, as if she wanted to tear a hole in the door open.


    How could Cheng Zi Yuan care about other people''s matters? As long as Liu Fangfei didn''t come and cause trouble for her, she didn''t care how long she stood at the entrance staring.


    "Miss, Miss, you''re so awesome! That Second Madam''s face has even turned green!"


    Ling''er was now completely gloating over his misfortune. Seeing how the little girl was so happy to find trouble with him, Zi Yuan did not restrict her any further. She knew that Ling''er was definitely treating her sincerely.


    Cheng Zi Yuan had gone to sleep early at night, but before she went to sleep, she knew that the night would not be peaceful.


    As expected, in the middle of the night, there was a sound of rustling coming from outside. As a killer, how could she not be aware of these sounds?


    Casually donning a black cloak, Cheng Ziyuan picked up his sword and flew out of the window.


    "You idiots, be careful, don''t let that demoness see that. Heng, tonight I will make sure that she won''t see tomorrow''s sun. You actually dare to bully my mother, hmph!"


    He sat on the roof and watched Chengjun and the idiot as he directed a group of servants to place some hay on the walls of his embroidery building.


    The amount of hay Cheng Jun had prepared was quite large, but even though the embroidery building had its own courtyard, there was Hou Mansion''s warehouse at the back of it. Not far to the left was Cheng Jun''s and his own yard, and the wind tonight was very strong as well.


    Looking at the clowns below, Cheng Zi Yuan suddenly wanted to have a good time.


    He went to the kitchen to find a few barrels of oil and then went to the warehouse to get some kerosene. Cheng Jun and that group of people still hadn''t finished arranging the hay.


    After waiting for two hours, Cheng Jun and his men were finally going to start a fire. Cheng Zi Yuan immediately poured the oil onto Cheng Jun''s courtyard wall.


    The wind was really strong today. After the fire, it didn''t head in the direction of the pavilion but towards Cheng Jun''s courtyard instead.


    The courtyard wall that was already filled with oil was suddenly filled. Cheng Jun was instantly stunned.


    "Someone come, it''s the water, it''s the water ¡­"


    When the servants came and saw the dry grass along the walls of the pavilion, they began to throw water on it. Soon, the fire had died down. Although there was no hay in Cheng Jun''s yard, the fire was getting bigger and bigger.


    After stealthily observing for a while, Cheng Zi Yuan studied the half of the wall that had been burnt by the embroidery building before going to rest at ease.


    This world is not afraid of you doing bad things, but if you hurt yourself when you''re bad, that''s none of anyone''s business.


    Cheng Ziyuan was very happy tonight. At the beginning, she wanted to directly give Cheng Jun some pain and give him a scare. But now, she didn''t want to directly solve this issue, which made her even happier.


    Cheng Huai saw his children struggle in the dark, but he did not stop them. On the contrary, he felt gratified in his heart that his daughter was becoming more and more outstanding.


    Although Cheng Jun and his son were useless, his daughter was a very intelligent person.


    After a busy night, the fire in the house of the Marquis finally died down. However, Cheng Jun and Liu Fangfei were depressed, and they even suspected that the fire was deliberately set by the Violet Garden.


    "That little b * tch actually wants to burn my He''er to death. I will definitely not let her stay in this house forever. He''er, don''t worry. Mother will definitely avenge you!"


    Cheng Jun felt very aggrieved. He had always thought that this was caused by his improper handling of the fire, but when he heard his mother say this, he immediately felt vexed. If it wasn''t to burn down Zi Yuan, he wouldn''t have burned down his own house.


    "Yes, Mother, you have to help me!"


    The more Liu Fangfei thought about it, the more she felt that she shouldn''t let Cheng Violet Garden be so complacent.


    "You, send someone to get Cheng Zi Yuan and tell her that I''ll be waiting for her in the pavilion by the lake in the garden."


    Liu Fangfei pointed at a maidservant and walked into the garden, while giving instructions to Chengjun.


    "He''er, whether we can kick this slut out of the house of the Marquis this time will depend on this one. You ¡­"


    The mother and son duo''s plans were indeed very thorough, but they had neglected Cheng Ziyuan''s level of cooperation. Even the emperor might not be able to make her move, and now that they had nothing to do with her, she wouldn''t listen to them.


    When the girl that was sent to deliver the letter walked to the pavilion, she didn''t dare to enter at all. Everyone knew that Cheng Zi Yuan was helping Helian ascend to the throne. Very few people weren''t afraid of her.


    After waiting for Ling Er to come out, the young maid finished conveying the news and quickly left.


    Hearing this, Ling''er knew that it wasn''t a good thing, but she still obediently returned to discuss countermeasures with her young miss.


    "Ling''er, ignore her. I don''t have any relationship with her. She wants to invite me ¡­ I don''t want to care about her. We can just do whatever we need to do."


    As a result, Liu Fangfei bitterly waited in the pavilion for six hours, but to no avail. In the end, she had no choice but to run over to Cheng Huai and complain.


    Cheng Huaiye left after a few symbolic words of consolation. Liu Fangfei was so angry that she started a fever the next day.


    He had always felt that his daughter was an outstanding prostitute, but now, he was even more at ease with her. He pondered deeply on when he could tell his daughter the things that he had always been thinking about.


    And these ten days of the Helian Profound Wings in the palace were not very good. The Imperial Palace was like a huge cage that trapped him, but when he thought about the matter of the Violet Garden, he felt even more disheartened.

 C27

    "Master, this is the only way to deal with the matter of the Western Kingdom, right?"


    Hua Long had only come here to check the pulse of Helian Xuan Yi routinely. Who knew that he would directly pull him up to chat about some unfathomable matter?


    "I say, your majesty, I really can''t keep up with the leaps of your words. Besides, I''m just a doctor, how can I understand the big affairs of a country?"


    Although Hua Long was an imperial physician, as a teacher of the crown prince, how could he not understand the political situation of the court? He was just too lazy to worry about it; the disciples he taught couldn''t possibly be too terrible.


    Besides, the current appearance of Helian Xuan Yi was obviously just a casual question, there was no need for anyone to answer.


    "Master, are Yuan''er''s injuries really alright?" How about you, old lady, go out of the palace and help her take a look at her injuries? "


    Helian Xuan Yi rarely asked anyone, and showing weakness to his master this time was also very rare. But now, he didn''t even know what the situation was for the woman he liked. Not only did he miss her, he was also very worried.


    "Oh, you''re talking about that little girl. There''s nothing wrong with her body, so you don''t have to worry."


    How could Hua Long not see what his disciple was thinking? It was just that the little girl was very stubborn. She was willing to leave even if it meant harming him. His disciple would definitely go through a lot of troubles.


    Helian Xuan Yi originally wanted to say something, but a eunuch actually brought the news of Hou Mansion on fire.


    "If Hou Mansion is on fire, then is there anyone injured? Just what happened? Tell me quickly!"


    Hua Long looked at his disciple''s anxious expression and smiled, then shook his head. He was clearly a very calm child, but why was he so stupid now!


    "Your majesty, if you ask him, he won''t be able to explain. How about you go with this old subject to the house of the Marquis and take a look. If someone is injured, then this old official can also help out."


    Hua Long''s words really went with Helian Lie''s heart. He didn''t even bother changing his clothes and directly ran out.


    When they walked to the manor, the traces of a great fire were still there. Seeing that a portion of Cheng Zi Yuan''s courtyard had also been burnt, Helian Profound Wing immediately became nervous.


    "Sir Cheng, I don''t know if anyone was injured in the fire this time, or why it caught on fire for no reason at all. We need to investigate this properly."


    After earnestly saying such words, Cheng Huai naturally knew what Helian Xuan Yi was thinking. It was just that this matter was clearly caused by his own children. If the Emperor were to interfere in the investigation, it wouldn''t be good.


    "Your majesty has troubled too much. No one in the manor was injured, and the cause of the fire was carelessly caused. This humble subject has already investigated, don''t worry your majesty."


    Because Cheng Huaiye had been helping the Xuan Wings of Helian, he did have some objections in the imperial court. After all, the new emperor had just ascended the throne, so some of the old officials were not too happy about it.


    "If that''s the case, then forget it. I''ll let the Ministry of Work worry about Cheng Aiqing''s building. They will take care of all the burdens."


    Speaking to this point, Helian Xuan Wing actually didn''t have the intention to leave, so Cheng Huai could only do something to urge him to stay.


    "Your majesty, since you''re already here, why not have a meal here. Although the Hou Mansion is simple and crude, there are still a few capable chefs. Your majesty, why not have a taste of them?"


    "Alright, since my beloved one has spoken thus, I''ll have a taste of the cooking skills of the chefs of the house of the Marquis."


    Helian Xuanyin, who originally wanted to stay behind, readily agreed. Moreover, due to his haste, there weren''t many people from the house of the Marquis who came to receive the emperor. Most importantly, Cheng Ziyuan wasn''t here at all.


    When it was time for dinner, Cheng Zi Yuan walked out of the embroidery building. The body that came here was clearly more compatible with his own. Especially after she protected the building, the body basically became his.


    When it was time to eat, Helian Xuanyin ate happily. Perhaps there were some people she could arrange for Cheng Zi Yuan to sit beside him.


    "Yuan, I wonder if you''re well or not. The imperial physician came with us today, so we might as well have him take a look for you later."


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t even know how to respond to the Helian Profound Wings. In her world, besides being a superior, it was a mission. However, she didn''t know how to locate the Helian Profound Wings.


    Assassins did not have any unnecessary feelings, but to her, the Helian Profound Wings were too special. It was so special that she could only feel at ease if she wanted to desperately escape.


    "Thank you for your concern, your majesty. Zi Yuan is fine now."


    When he heard her cold tone, Helian somewhat felt depressed. He had just seen her joy poured cold water over like this. Thus, the atmosphere of the dinner began to turn cold.


    Liu Fangfei and Cheng Jun had never seen such a scene before. Seeing that Helian Xuan Yi had always regarded Zi Yuan as one, they started to guess their relationship, but no matter what, they did not dare to do anything to Helian Xuan Yi.


    "Yuan, don''t ¡­"


    Before he even finished speaking, the arrow had already flown straight towards Helian Xuan Yi. Due to the sharp senses of the killer, Cheng Zi Yuan had almost no reaction time as he grabbed the arrow with one hand, and at this moment, the arrow was less than a centimeter away from Helian Xuan Yi''s chest.


    "Protect the emperor!"


    Cheng Huaiye''s cold sweat immediately dripped down. He really did not think that there would be someone who would assassinate Helian Xuanyi in the Marquis'' Mansion.


    Cheng Violet Garden immediately flew in the direction the arrow came from. After that, a few black-clothed men began fighting with her. Cheng Huaiye also quickly joined the battle.


    The assassination this time was obviously aimed at Cheng Huaiye. Whether or not the assassination was successful, and Helian Xuan was assassinated in the house of the Marquis, Cheng Huaiye would not be blamed for it.


    The house of the Marquis was still a family of generals after all. It didn''t take long for the guards of the house and Cheng Ziyuan to subdue them. However, these people were clearly Death Soldiers. They all died after being captured.


    "Your majesty, these people all took the poison in advance. It''s obvious that they planned this long ago."


    Cheng Zi Yuan bowed and reported to Helian Profound Wings. Helian Profound Wings had encountered this sort of thing many times before, so he accepted it easily.


    "It''s alright Yuan, are you hurt? Before, your injuries weren''t completely healed, but now, did you get any lacerations? "


    Before he could finish his words, Cheng Huaiye had already walked up to him.


    "Your majesty, please punish this subject for his crimes. It was this subject''s fault for protecting the emperor when he was assassinated in the manor."


    Cheng Huaiye immediately kneeled down and begged for forgiveness. Helian Xuanyin no longer bothered about Cheng Yuan''s injuries and stepped forward to help him up.


    "My beloved one did a great service to save you, why would she blame you? "Master Hou, don''t worry. These people have already assassinated me more than once. We will find the mastermind behind this sooner or later."


    Because he encountered an assassination attempt at the Marquis Mansion, Helian Xuan Yi could not stay there any longer. Even if he wanted to stay, the ministers did not agree. In the end, they could only leave resentfully.


    When all these matters were settled, Cheng Huaiye personally went to Cheng Zi Yuan''s embroidery building. Although the Violet Garden had previously forbade random people from entering the pavilion, Cheng Huaiye never thought of himself as a random person.


    "Yuan, father came to find you to discuss what happened tonight."


    Cheng Ziyuan knew that his father had come back to find him, but he didn''t expect it to be so soon.


    "Father, if there''s anything you want to say, just say it. Tonight''s assassination was planned by someone who already knew where the emperor was. It seems someone wants to stir up the relationship between the emperor and the family."


    This matter had already been put on the surface, there was no way that Cheng Zi Yuan wouldn''t understand.


    "That''s right, Yuan''er. However, it is impossible for the emperor and the marquis to suspect each other. It''s just that the emperor''s safety is truly worrying. Father has come to find you to tell you about this."


    Cheng Ziyuan didn''t know of the relationship between her and the Emperor''s safety, but when she transmigrated, she had opened her eyes and protected the Emperor''s safety. Was she destined to protect him?


    "Father, what does the safety of the Helian Profound Wings have to do with me?"


    Leng Qing had always been a killer, and of course, completing the mission was also a killer. Although she didn''t really want this life, if this was really the mission of Purple Garden, she would definitely do it with her life on the line.


    "Yuan, do you know why dad sent you to study when you were six?"


    This question was something that even the real Zi Yuan did not know, let alone the one he had now. Cheng Zi Yuan looked at Cheng Huaiye and shook his head, hoping that he would give him an answer now.


    "Yuan, you have a superpower, which is something that many people know about. I sent you out to study, firstly, to protect yourself from being used by others, and secondly, for you to protect the emperor."


    Cheng Huaiye''s words silenced her. Many people knew about his Discipline. If this were to be used by someone, it would be a big problem for him.


    Now, she had to thank Cheng Huaiye for his foresight. Right now, she was extremely strong. She could feel the energy in this body, but she still hadn''t learned how to use it properly.


    However, there was still one more question. Why did she need to properly protect Helian Profound Wings? She took a deep look at the guilt, confusion, and guilt all over her face. She understood that some things were not as simple as it seemed on the surface.


    Presently, the only thing she understood was that her reason for learning was to properly protect the Helian Profound Wings. Not bothering about other things she didn''t know about, she nodded and said lightly to Cheng Huaiye, "Okay, I understand. I will protect the Helian Profound Wings well. "


    Cheng Zi Yuan''s mission had always been to complete the mission on his own. Since protecting Helian Profound Wings was her mission, she would work hard to achieve the best.


    Cheng Huaiye didn''t expect the Violet Garden to agree so quickly. Initially, he was also hesitant about staying with his own daughter after much difficulty. He was afraid that she would have to leave now.


    I know you are very smart, Yuan''er. I know what your second mother and Jun have done together, so you can be very good at dealing with it. Father is very happy, and I hope that you can also be very flexible when protecting the Emperor in the future.


    As if he still wanted to say something, Cheng Huaiye choked up. In the end, he did not say anything. After all, he was personally sending his daughter to risk his life, so he felt very upset.


    "I know. In that case, I will enter the palace tonight."


    Lei Li had always been like Zi Yuan. Since he had accepted the mission, she would do her best to complete it. Whether it was time or quality, she would definitely be very satisfied.


    "Yuan, don''t be in such a rush. Come with me to the palace tomorrow morning. You have to be careful, okay?"


    In the end, Cheng Huaiye still couldn''t help but exhort his daughter a few times, but Zi Yuan didn''t seem to listen to him.

 C28

    After Helian Xuan Yi ascended to the morning assembly, he saw Cheng Zi Yuan waiting for him outside the main hall.


    Her blood-red clothes accentuated her fair skin, making her seem even colder. Her delicate features made her look breathtakingly beautiful, and the coldness between her eyebrows even more charming. Although she was just standing there quietly, her actions caused his heart to involuntarily tremble.


    "Yuan, what''s the matter?"


    Feeling Helian Xuanyin''s profound wings approaching her, she did not move. She only turned around and knelt down when he spoke.


    "Cheng Zi Yuan greets the Emperor."


    Cheng Zi Yuan was just a subordinate of the Black Wing Palace and didn''t have any other status. What childhood sweethearts? Two little guesses? That had nothing to do with her. She was only here to protect his bodyguards.


    "Yuan, you... I said, there''s no need for this between us! "


    Taking a step forward, he pulled Cheng Violet Garden up. Helian Xuan Yi did not even care about his status, and the little eunuch beside him had already tactfully left.


    "Your majesty, Yuan''er has come to protect you and to serve as your guard. If you are willing to become the guard of Zi Yuan, then I will stay behind. If you are not willing, then leave."


    Cheng Zi Yuan''s words were extremely cold and detached. In this life, she was no longer that hitman who had no one to rely on anymore. However, since she had already agreed to marry into another''s family, she would still do as she said.


    With one look, Helian Xuan Yi knew that Cheng Violet Garden was serious, and he had long known of her ability. So what if she was able to stay by his side?


    "Alright, Yuan''er, as long as you are willing to stay by my side, I will agree to anything you say."


    Because of what happened before, Xuan Yi knew that the Violet Garden had always been angry at him. However, he didn''t know that the current Cheng Zi Yuan was no longer the same Violet Garden from before.


    However, the current Cheng Violet Garden was even more attractive to him. Whether it was her cold demeanor or her calm demeanor in the face of danger, both of them fiercely attracted him.


    "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."


    He disdained using power and such things on her body. If he really wanted to use power and influence to deal with her, as long as it was an imperial edict, she would have to obediently become his concubine, wouldn''t she?


    "Rise, Yuan. Here is your token. Don''t work too hard. We have the ability to protect ourselves."


    Although there was no lack of outstanding people around Helian Xuan Yi, he himself was also very powerful. It was just that there were very few things that could be done by him personally.


    Cheng Ziyuan accepted the token and left. Since she came to the palace to be a guard, she needed to first survey the layout of the palace. An assassin definitely couldn''t be ignorant of their surroundings.


    In the middle was the emperor''s sleeping quarters, and then on the left and right were the concubines'' sleeping quarters, in front was the imperial court, and on the left was the imperial study, as well as the imperial garden next to the imperial palace.


    These were all places that the Profound Wings of Helian had frequently visited.


    Even though the current situation in the Northern Yue wasn''t very clear, as long as she was by his side, he still felt that she was very kind.


    "Yuan, I''m thirsty. Are you thirsty? Do you want Little Xuan to brew a cup of tea for you?"


    In less than a quarter of an hour, the Profound Wings of Helian who were reviewing the imperial study started to chat with Cheng Zi Yuan, who was standing by her side. Cheng Zi Yuan was already dressed in the uniform of a imperial guard.


    Seeing the previously imposing emperor in front of him suddenly turn somewhat scoundrelly, Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t know how to describe the feelings in his heart.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject isn''t thirsty."


    With that cold sentence, Cheng Zi Yuan stopped looking at Helian Profound Wings. This setback truly made Helian Profound Wings feel helpless.


    "Little Xuan Zi, bring two cups of tea over here."


    He had already used more than half of his Helian Profound Wings with patience. He had finally started to reveal the essence of a tyrant. Cheng Zi Yuan even muttered to himself a little. This was the overbearing nature of an overlord.


    After the tea was served, Little Xuanzi handed Cheng Ziyuan a cup.


    Only after watching Cheng Ziyuan drink up the wine did the Profound Wings of Helian begin to bend over to look at the imperial reports.


    Cheng Ziyuan stood quietly at the side, watching him busy himself. She had always known that the more people who held a higher position, the more responsibility they would bear, and in the heart of a killer, the more expensive they would be. The man in front of her shouldered the responsibility of the entire country and was naturally even busier than before. Her mission was to protect her even an inch away from him. Thinking back to his one day journey, she couldn''t help but feel tired for him.


    In the morning, before five o''clock in the morning, they would get up and spend two hours in the morning assembly. After breakfast, they would begin to process their reports, and after that, there would be incessant reports from ministers on the situation at the border or in remote areas.


    Sometimes, when one place was flooded and another place was in drought, it was easy to walk in and out of the wind and rain. Basically, there was not a single thing big or small in the State of Northern Yue that did not require the worry of Helian Xuan Wing.


    "beloved official Chen, regarding the flood, you should first prepare the rations to ensure the lives of the commoners. Afterwards, you should lead the experienced people to resist the flood and not make things difficult for the commoners. If they are willing to move out, you should also take good care of them ¡­"


    Actually, there were many things that didn''t need to be done by Helian Xuanyin herself, there wouldn''t be a flood. As long as the local officials followed the procedures to save people from the flood, it would be fine to resist the flood.


    "Yuan, I''m very tired. Help me massage my shoulders."


    At some point in time, that Official Chen had already left the imperial study. Helian Xuanyi looked at Cheng Zi Yuan tiredly. Although she knew she shouldn''t, Cheng Zi Yuan still walked up to her.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject has something to say."


    After thinking about it, Cheng Zi Yuan still decided to talk about the management of the country with Helian Xuan Yi. Although she repeatedly emphasized that this was not her mission, she still wanted to say it out loud when she saw how tired he was.


    However, no one had replied to her words. As she glanced at Helian Profound Wings, she realized that he had already closed his eyes and fallen asleep.


    He didn''t know how to describe his feelings. Somehow, he felt a pain in his heart. This feeling was something that Cheng Zi Yuan had never felt before, but it was still so clear.


    "Reporting to your majesty ¡­"


    Before Little Xuan Zi could finish his words, he was stopped by the look in Zi Yuan''s eyes. Helian Xuanji, who was only sleeping lightly, had already been woken up.


    "It''s fine. Little Xuan Zi, go ahead."


    Because he had fallen asleep, Helian''s voice was a little hoarse. However, it became even more magnetic. He already looked like a beauty that would bring disaster upon all. His current appearance gave him an even more decadent beauty.


    Little Xuan looked at Cheng Violet Garden and suddenly felt a chill run down her spine.


    "Reporting to the higher ups ¡­" Reporting to the Emperor ¡­ "Master Hou has something to report."


    It was hard to be a person, so Little Xuan Zi went out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. This Cheng Yuan guard was really scary, he had clearly wanted to eat him just now.


    "Your Lordship, the emperor is inviting you in."


    As he finished speaking, Little Xuan Zi blankly stood at the door. If nothing happened in the future, he definitely wouldn''t disturb the Emperor so easily.


    Just now, Helian Xuanji was still in a deep sleep. Although he knew that the matter between him and the Violet Garden had yet to be resolved, the distance between the two of them had indeed closed by quite a bit. He was very satisfied with this point.


    "This humble subject pays his respect to the Emperor."


    Although the Emperor was close to the Cheng family, the Rites of Honor had never been omitted.


    "Master Hou, no need to stand on ceremony. Someone, come and sit!"


    The discussion between the two was still the same. As for the matter of Huifei''s Yu party, the upheaval in the Northern State of Yue might seem to have come to an end now, but the really deep issues had yet to be resolved.


    Cheng Ziyuan had never known what they were busy with. Although he had a keen sense for being an assassin, the tasks they were doing were clear, and she had never come in contact with the hidden waves in the imperial court. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have lost her life because of her companions.


    "Master Hou, you don''t have to be so polite. Regarding the matter of Hufei and the Party, we still need you to investigate secretly." Master Hou, you don''t need to be so courteous, we still need to investigate secretly.


    He had always been aware of Xi Li''s insidious nature. Previously, Hui Ying had bewitched the late emperor, wanting to take control of Bei Yue directly. Even though he had already disrupted Xi Li''s plans, Xi Li would definitely make other moves.


    "Your Majesty, this subject is here to discuss this matter with you. In addition to Xili, we also need to be on guard against other countries, even the vassal states of the Northern Yue must be on guard. Xili will do his best, and as for the other countries, the Emperor also needs to find a suitable candidate as soon as possible."


    In the eyes of other countries, the change of the Northern Yue regime was definitely a good opportunity to take down the domination and unification of the Northern Yue. However, the Xuan Yi would not just sit still and wait for death.


    "We understand what you mean by beloved official. We have already begun to prepare for Blue Vault. Are there any clues since we heard what you said?"


    Helian Xuan Yi was aware of Cheng Huai''s caution. If nothing had happened, he would not have entered the palace in such a nervous manner, moreover, he had a target nation.


    "Reporting to Your Majesty, there are some clues, but there is no evidence. We are only guessing. However, the situation is very special, so this subject has to be careful."


    If there really was evidence, then those people should be directly caught. It was because they didn''t have any evidence that they came to warn Helian Xuan Yi. Of course, they also came to take a look at their own daughter.


    Helian Xuan Yi knew the importance of this matter and immediately took care of it. He gave Lan Cang a few orders in succession. Only after seeing this did he feel at ease.

 C29

    With regards to major domestic matters, Cheng Zi Yuan was truly not interested in them. Right now, her only mission was to protect Helian Profound Wings well, regardless of day or night, she had to do it well.


    Helian Xuan Yi knew that Cheng Zi Yuan must be very tired to be following him around all day, so he deliberately gave her half a day''s leave to wander alone in the imperial garden.


    The imperial garden in the evening was very peaceful, with a kind of indescribable beauty. In the distance, snow-white Gardenia flowers mostly bloomed, and Helian Xuan Yi suddenly felt that these Gardenia flowers really resembled someone.


    Cold, arrogant, somewhat small personality, but these small personality really do make people interested.


    He still remembered that when he was assassinated, she was clearly injured, but she still tried her best to protect him. She was clearly hurt, but she still coldly followed by his side.


    He had not expected that in such a short period of time, the Violet Garden had already engraved itself into his heart. Was this little girl always so unforgettable?


    But what was she thinking now? Did she still have traces of him in her heart? Was she also worried about him?


    "The rain and wind are far away, the friendship is old; the strong are in the attic, the beauty is old; it''s not that my heart is broken, it''s just that I haven''t arrived yet ¡­"


    Helian Xuanyin was deep in thought when a burst of singing suddenly disrupted his thoughts. Following the song, he walked into the depths of the imperial garden.


    This voice was very clear and very lively. It sounded like the voice of a young woman at the prime of her life. He didn''t know that there would be such a beautiful woman in this palace.


    Walking and stopping, the Mysterious Black Wings finally found the source of the song. In a pavilion, a woman in pink clothes sat there playing a zither while singing.


    Because the distance was too far, the girl''s appearance couldn''t even be seen clearly by her profound wings. However, her figure was so lithe, so from a glance, it was obvious that she was a beauty.


    Ever since he ascended the throne, Helian Xuan Yi hadn''t been blessed with any of his concubines, let alone those girls. After he ascended the throne, he had balanced the power of the imperial court and issued four concubines in a row.


    There were only two types of concubines that could come here to sing at this time. One of them was very scheming, wanting to be lucky, and then bribe some people to find out where he was. The other kind was aloof and proud, and hated the imperial palace.


    According to what Helian Xuanyin knew, this was a woman without a proud and aloof person, the only one who was aloof and indifferent had already been by his side protecting him for a long time.


    It seemed that this woman was a carefree person. However, he wanted to get this kind of woman. After all, in the deep palace, there was a large clan supporting a woman with this sort of scheme.


    He wanted to know which family it was. He wanted to have a place in the imperial court.


    Before she could even approach the woman, her singing stopped. Helian Xuan Yi didn''t know how old she was, so she stopped in the distance. Only then did he realize that not only was this woman good at singing, she was also good at dancing.


    She slowly stood up and the servant girl behind her began playing the zither. Her movements were very light and graceful. Sometimes she was like a butterfly, sometimes she could even be seen spinning without leaving a trace. This kind of woman was truly outstanding.


    Seeing this, even the Profound Wings lost its consciousness. Although their hearts belonged to someone, the appreciation of beautiful things was still good. Moreover, this kind of multi-talented girl was indeed very pitiful.


    When the zither music stopped, Helian Xuanyin walked forward and the two women immediately knelt on the ground when they saw him.


    "Greetings, your Imperial Majesty."


    Luckily, they didn''t pretend not to know him, or else it would be a lie. After all, in this imperial palace, there really wasn''t anyone who didn''t know the emperor. Even if it was a palace maid, she still knew the emperor.


    "Rise. The two of you can play the zither well and dance even better."


    With just a simple sentence of praise, Helian Xuan Yi didn''t even think of asking who they were. It was just that the woman in front of him wasn''t willing to give up such an opportunity.


    "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Your concubine was only singing and dancing here on the spur of the moment. If you disturb your majesty, please forgive me."


    After he finished speaking, he knelt on the ground again, and Helian Xuan Yi seemed as if he didn''t see it. He directly sat on the bench in the pergola, and seemed to be seriously sizing up that guqin.


    "This zither is a good zither. My beloved concubine is a person who understands the zither. I once had a zither, but now it has been lost by me."


    Seeming to be studying the zither, Helian Xuanyin had already heard the sound of someone approaching the Imperial Garden. Hearing this carefully, Helian Xuan Yi laughed, that little woman is really conscientious.


    The corner of his mouth curled up in an inexplicable curve as Helian Xuan Yi extended his arms to embrace the woman in front of him.


    "Your talent is really appreciated by me. Is it just that you can be appreciated by me as well?" As if encouraging her, the woman immediately kissed him after hearing his words.


    Deliberately teasing the woman in his embrace, Helian Xuan Yi''s hand had already burrowed into the woman''s apron, and his other hand was tightly hugging her, as though he was enjoying the scene.


    The woman seemed to be unable to endure Helian Lie''s teasing. She started groaning, "En!"


    Your Majesty, you''re really evil ¡­" "Ah ¡­


    Cheng Violet Garden was in the middle of their routine patrol when they suddenly heard some noise. Their hearts tightened, as they were worried that something might have happened, so they hastily ran towards the source of the noise. However, when she rushed to the Imperial Garden, what she saw was a scene where Helian Profound Wings was hugging a woman, doing something that she did not want to see.


    Her heart couldn''t help but feel numb. She didn''t know what had happened to her, but that moment of paralysis had exposed her aura.


    Even though Helian Xuanyin, who was in the midst of excitement, had always paid attention to her surroundings, she had sensed it the instant that Cheng Ziyuan revealed himself. She turned around and saw the expressionless Cheng Ziyuan standing not too far away from her. He was stunned for a moment and forgot about what he was doing.


    Regardless of whether it was in the past or now, Cheng Zi Yuan was a person who was very good at controlling his emotions. When she noticed that Helian Xuan Yi was looking at her, she nodded to him before turning around and leaving. Aside from the strange feeling she had at the beginning, the current her was still that cold-hearted killer.


    Because of her appearance, Helian Xuanyin was stunned for a moment, but when she turned around and left, he immediately regained his senses. Without thinking, he quickly extended a hand to pull her back. Looking at the cold expression of the person in front of him, he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but found that he could not utter a single word. Especially when he saw the indifferent expression on her face.


    Lowering his head, he hesitated for a long time before asking in a low voice, "You really don''t care?"


    He didn''t know what had happened to him. He had never felt something like this before. Just now, he actually felt a sense of guilt and panic, as if something was disappearing.


    This was the first time he spoke in a humble tone, because he did not want to lose the person in front of him. However, his anxiety didn''t seem like anything in front of him. He didn''t care in the first place, and naturally, he wouldn''t feel anything.


    Cheng Ziyuan did not quite understand his words. What did he mean by ''care''?


    "Yes, what?"


    His indifferent words were like a sharp knife that pierced into the heart of Helian Xuanyin, and this sentence, was like an incantation that made him lose control of his emotions. He had difficulty suppressing his emotions, and increased the strength in his hands, wanting to pull the woman in front of him to fiercely kiss her.


    At the moment when he attacked, Cheng Zi Yuan raised her hand to counterattack. The current her did not realize in the slightest that the person before her was the Overlord that she needed to protect. Instead, she was only reacting to danger directly.


    In the end, Helian Xuan Yi''s skills were still superior. When he firmly suppressed Cheng Zi Yuan, what Cheng Zi Yuan could see was that his eyes were filled with hatred. She was stunned for a moment and forgot about her actions.


    It was also during this moment of stupor that Helian Profound Wings gave him a fierce kiss. It was more like a bite than a kiss. The anger in his heart seemed to want to tear her apart and swallow her whole.


    Those who understood that they couldn''t resist gave up and could only allow themselves to be moved. This was the third time he kissed her, but this time, there wasn''t a single ripple in her heart. All she could do was watch from the sidelines.


    The indifference on her lips caused the resentment in Helian Xuanyin''s heart to grow even more intense. But what came right after was a deep feeling of powerlessness; from start to finish, he was powerless in the face of her.


    Silence, a deathly silence that lingered between them. Suddenly, a soldier stumbled in.


    "Your majesty, an assassin has barged in." His words were filled with fear and unease.


    The two of them were still in a confrontation when someone rushed in to report. Cheng Violet Garden could not hold on any longer and looked at the emperor in front of them. Cheng Zi Yuan remained expressionless as he knelt down and said word by word, "Your majesty, this subject requests for assistance."


    Right now, she didn''t have any thoughts on her mind. She was just carrying out her duties.


    A single ''subject'' broke all the thoughts in Helian Xuan Yi''s mind. He understood that no matter how much he said, he would only be able to push her away from him. The resolute expression on her face made him understand that now was not the time to talk about this.


    "Yes, Violet Garden, I order you to bring three hundred Dark Feathers to kill and repel the enemy."


    "This subject accepts the order."


    With that, he turned around and left without any hesitation.


    Helian Xuan Yi watched her leaving. As proud as she was, how could she care about her own matters? He had never thought that no matter how heartless Zi Yuan was, he would never accept a person with three wives and four concubines. The only thought that existed in a modern woman was deeply ingrained within her mind.

 C30

    Cheng Zi Yuan, who had rushed to the city gates at the fastest speed possible, was shocked by the scene before him. In front of the tall and imposing city gates, it was like an asura from hell, causing blood to splatter all over the place. Looking at the people who continued to fall to the ground, the crowd was no longer able to tell who was the enemy, and what was the enemy. There was only endless killing.


    Even if he was an assassin, he would still feel uncomfortable facing the slaughter in the era of cold weapons. However, the situation before her eyes did not allow her to think further.


    Her specialty was assassination, so she lowered her head to join the battle. Her ghost-like figure made it hard for people to see her existence. There were only dull grunts. Many people had their throats slashed by her sword before they could recover from their shock.


    He held the dagger in his hand, using it very smoothly. She was like a senseless machine, with a knife in her hand. Her compassion was gone now. He had completely returned to his previous state. The danger of the situation caused her to become nervous. She knew that at this moment, it was either him or her own death. She had not been reborn to die again. Now, no matter what happened, all she had to do was save her life.


    The assassins who attacked her seemed to be Death Soldiers. She could feel the aura of death emanating from them. She was far too familiar with this aura. Those who had come were all determined to die. She understood that even those who survived would commit suicide in the end. There was no need to waste any more energy to think about it.


    Obviously, these people''s training wasn''t as good as the training she had experienced. After he raised his hand, only corpses were left behind.


    However, the current her had caused his heart to tremble. She was like a female Luosha, as if there was no meaning in her eyes at all, only endless slaughter, a domineering aura that could wipe out everything in its path.


    He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly recalled his mission. Waving his hand, he got the reinforcements to join the battle and approached Purple Garden as fast as he could.


    Cheng Zi Yuan, who had long since killed with reddened eyes, was completely relying on her own instincts to accomplish what she was doing now. Therefore, when Ye Cang approached her, she did not realize that her own people were approaching her, and upon seeing the face of Ye Lan Cang, who looked exactly the same as the one who betrayed her in her previous life, she attacked.


    As soon as he approached, he could feel the thick murderous intent emanating from her. Before he could even open his mouth, he was intimidated by her succeeding killing moves. She didn''t give him a chance to speak, she only had the determination to kill him.


    A person capable of becoming a Great General of the Northern Yue was naturally not an ordinary person. As she raised the sword in her hand, she tensed up every nerve in her body and took every move from her subordinates. It wasn''t easy for the battle to be a draw, so he didn''t hesitate any longer. He hastily said to her, "Princess, I''m Night Blue. The Emperor asked me to come over and help."


    His words caused Cheng Ziyuan, who was highly concentrated, to be stunned. He quickly came back to his senses and understood what he had just done. However, he did not explain anything. He only nodded his head expressionlessly to show that he understood. He turned around and entered the battle. He felt slightly embarrassed. As it turned out, he was still unable to let go of that man''s betrayal.


    Ye Bluelight didn''t bother with her actions. He simply followed behind her as if he was protecting her.


    Cheng Zi Yuan felt his approach and understood what he was doing. He didn''t turn back as he indifferently said, "Don''t follow me." He then disappeared before Ye Cang''s eyes.


    The cold voice indicated the mood of her master. She really didn''t want him to follow her. Helpless, Ye Blueheaven could only loudly shout out the words left behind by the Emperor just before he arrived.


    "Princess, His Majesty said that he wanted to live."


    When Cheng Ziyuan, who left, heard his words, a mocking expression flashed across his face. She understood that no matter what the outcome of this assassination was, the other side would not leave anything alive.


    It seemed as if he was trying to verify her thoughts. Not long after Ye Bluelight joined the fray, all of the black-clothed men who were still fighting fell to the ground.


    Cheng Zi Yuan stood underneath the city gate and looked at the scene before him. In his heart, he did not feel anything. The only thought he had was that these people had completed their mission.


    Suddenly, she felt a chill behind her back. She felt a strong killing intent coming from behind her. She immediately turned around to look, but found that there was nothing in the darkness.


    He turned his head and looked down. Then, he ordered, "Pack it up." With that, he turned around and walked up the city wall.


    Not far away from her, behind a mottled tree, a blurry figure appeared. Under the cover of the mask, her face could not be seen. The only thing that could be seen was the faint smile on the corner of her mouth.


    Everything happened so quickly, and it was as if nothing happened. The battle just now was resolved by Cheng Zi Yuan with the fastest speed possible. Looking at those people that she hacked up and chose to swallow poison in the end, she understood that they were the so-called Death Soldiers. As a hitman, for the first time, he wasn''t used to not killing someone.


    Standing at the entrance of the Royal Capital, the scene before him was quiet and serene. The faint smell of blood wafted in the air, telling of everything that had just happened. She looked down at the palace shrouded in mist. To her, everything seemed unreal.


    In the past, she was a killer. What she needed to do was just kill him. No matter what methods you used, everything she experienced now told her that everything was different.


    She stood on the city gate and thought for a long, long time. Only when the first rays of dawn appeared did she raise her head and look at the splendor in the distance. She understood that it was time for her to learn to accept everything that had happened.


    Walking slowly down the city wall, she met the person who came to look for her. She understood that it was time to accompany him to the morning assembly.


    After thinking through everything, she didn''t have any doubts on her body, and she also lacked a trace of indifference.


    After changing into her clothes, Helian Xuanyin stood outside the palace door as he patiently watched her walk toward him, step by step. At this moment, none of them had expected that this glance would last for ten thousand years.


    In the morning assembly, the most talked about was the sneak attack last night. The one to be blamed was her, the woman who stood behind the emperor. She did not understand the current situation at all. The only thing she could do was to accept the criticism of the crowd.


    Helian Xuanyi didn''t say a word as he listened to his subordinate''s attacks. The sneer at the corner of his mouth became even more obvious. Lifting his head slightly, he glanced at the high ceiling of the throne room and helplessly thought to himself, "Imperial Father, you really have left your son with a good question."


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the angry old official below her, but still didn''t say anything. She had never learnt how to argue with others. She only knew how to kill. In the past twenty years of her life, she had killed people she knew and was most familiar with. However, this wasn''t the time to kill someone.


    Helian Xuanyin was bored as he listened to the endless stream of words from his subordinates. In the end, he still opened his mouth.


    "Alright, I''ve heard all this for the entire morning. You guys aren''t sick of saying it, but I''m sick of hearing it. Can''t I change to another one?"


    His slightly mocking words caused the passionate people that were just talking about to instantly turn into a mechanical doll with its battery cut off, staring blankly into space.


    For some reason, looking at someone who could be his grandfather at such an age, Cheng Zi Yuan was like a fool as he stood there motionlessly with the corners of his mouth raised.


    And Helian Xuanyin, who was bored to death, just happened to turn around and see the faint smile on the corner of her mouth. Her heart also warmed along with it.


    Without the slightest hesitation, Helian Xuanyin stood up and swept an expressionless gaze at the officials below him. He indifferently said, "Once you have investigated the matter, you will come to find me again. I don''t want to hear any more of your accusations. "Withdraw."


    After saying that, he turned around and left without any hesitation.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked down at the crowd of officials who had instantly turned hostile. For the first time, he felt that the feeling of a fox taking on the might of a tiger wasn''t that bad. He followed him back to the inner hall.


    After Helian Xuanyin entered, she chased all of the palace maids out, leaving behind only Zi Yuan. Looking at her expressionless face, her heart was filled with surprise.


    Ever since their reunion, she had given herself the most expression she could muster. However, ever since she woke up from being injured, her face had become like a fake, without a single trace of expression. It was difficult for him to see her emotions on her face, and the emotions he occasionally revealed were also faint, as if there was nothing in this world that could pique her interest.


    He wondered what had caused her to change so much in such a short period of time. Yes, change.


    As a child, she had been naive and lively. He loved to hear her call him "Big Brother Yi" in her soft and gentle voice. But she was sent away by her father when she was six. He could not understand what his master was thinking. He was Tang Tang, a seven foot tall man, so how could he need the protection of a girl? And that girl was his little sister that he had always cherished since he was young.


    Ever since she came back, because she let his Senior Brother die on the battlefield, she had never once given him a good look. In fact, she didn''t even bother to give him a good look. However, at that time, she was still a girl that people could clearly see. He was still able to understand her thoughts.


    But now it was different. Ever since she had crawled up from the center of the battlefield, it was as if she had become a completely different person. He had never seen a saber strike that could move so swiftly and cleanly without the slightest hesitation. However, everything seemed so natural.


    He had suspected and suspected that she was not her, but the wounds and her face reminded him that she was her.


    After entering the door, Cheng Zi Yuan realized that the person before him was looking at him and thinking. His deep gaze told her that the things he was thinking about were related to him. He did not speak. His expression was still the same as before, waiting for him quietly.


    Not long after, Helian Xuan Yi withdrew from his thoughts and deeply glanced at the person before him who was still as steady as Mt. Tai. He lightly asked: "Regarding the matters that were discussed in the imperial court today, what views do you have?"

 C31

    Cheng Zi Yuan was slightly dazed as he heard his clear voice. What happened at the court today was a farce to her. However, every nerve in her body was reminding her that this farce was filled with too many strange things. After thinking for a moment, she slowly spoke to him.


    "Today, I felt something was wrong."


    When she saw that his expression did not change, she nodded to herself and continued, "First of all, the ambush happened last night, and it was almost dawn when we cleaned up the scene. Although I can still smell the faint scent of blood now, but the people from last night were all ordered to not speak of this matter, so where did the civil officials in the imperial court get this news from? That''s what puzzles me the most. "


    After hearing her words, Helian Xuanyi also said, "Yes, like you said, they started making trouble this morning. I didn''t reply at the beginning because I was thinking, how did they know about this?"


    "Yes. Secondly, how do they know that I was the one who supported them yesterday, and not the one who commanded them. He is the one who is truly in charge of protecting the safety of the Imperial City, and I am just a personal bodyguard.


    Third, how did they know about the scene of me killing on the battlefield last night? At that time, everyone was dead, not a single one was left alive. Those people were deathsworn. I checked, but no one was alive.


    All of this only meant one thing, that someone had been secretly monitoring them. And if he wanted to keep an eye on that person in the capital, which was heavily guarded, if that person didn''t have extraordinary ability, then ¡­ Although I really don''t want to say it, this is the closest guess. He is the person closest to you, and even if he isn''t the closest person to you, he is still the person closest to you. "


    After she finished speaking, both of them fell into silence. After all, no matter which one of her speculations was correct, they were both unwilling to accept it.


    Helian Xuan Yi was silent for a long time, raising his head to look at the sky outside the window.


    "Yuan''er, the color of the sky in the Northern Yue State is going to change."


    Cheng Zi Yuan heard his indifferent sigh, but didn''t respond. She understood that from the first day she had come to this continent, she had realized that the world she was in was even more dangerous than before. In this place, trust was something that could be used to prick one''s own heart. When you turned around, you would never know what would happen in the next second.


    Silence filled every corner of the hall as he quietly looked at the two people in front of him. They didn''t realize that their expressions were exactly the same.


    "Forget it, you can go and rest."


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t leave even after hearing his words, but continued to stand in front of him.


    Those who did not hear the footsteps turned around and saw a person standing not too far away from them.


    "What''s wrong?"


    "Your majesty, I''m following closely behind you."


    Her cold words were like clear spring water that poured into his heart, causing his originally somewhat frustrated mood to unconsciously recover. He smiled helplessly.


    "Alright, as long as you like it."


    These light words were like a thunderclap that rang in her ears. In the past and present, there had never been someone who said these words to her in such a pampering tone.


    In her previous life, she was an orphan. Ever since she was picked up by the assassination association, the most she learned was how to be merciless. She felt as if her heart had died when she stabbed the knife into the face of her sister, who was always smiling the most. The second time she died was a real death. When her partner pointed the gun at her, she knew that this time, she was really dead, regardless of her body or heart.


    The old man drooled and gave her a second life. However, this time the situation was even more complicated. Her mind involuntarily warned her to escape, but she still chose to come back. Because of his responsibility, he returned willingly. He hadn''t thought that they would receive such treatment.


    The two of them didn''t say anything as Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the person before him with a slightly dazed expression. After being together for a while, something seemed to have started to change between them. It was just that no one noticed.


    They were interrupted by a sudden knock on the door. Helian Xuanyin called out for someone to come in.


    As soon as Ling''er entered the room, she felt a different aura. She had a meaningful look in her eyes and did not say anything else. She just gave a formal bow before quietly kneeling down.


    She didn''t expect it to be Ling''er, so Cheng Zi Yuan couldn''t help but make a sound.


    "Ling''er, what''s wrong?"


    Even Xuan Yi had not expected it to be her personal servant. Although he hadn''t seen her for too long, he could tell that she was very perceptive and quick-witted. Something must have happened to her since she came to disturb him.


    "Get up and answer."


    After Cheng Ziyuan spoke, she still remained on her knees without making a sound. He knew then that she was waiting for him to speak.


    As expected, after he spoke, he heard her thank you for getting up and hurriedly ran over to Cheng Zi Yuan''s side and said, "Miss, the Marquis is here."


    Her words made her a little suspicious. Her father came just like that, so why did he make it so formal? What made her even more confused was that her simple words seemed to carry a hint of unease.


    He couldn''t help but frown.


    "What happened?"


    Ling''er''s lips shook as she glanced uneasily at the nearby emperor.


    This kind of reaction made Cheng Zi Yuan even more baffled, and her heart couldn''t help but sink. Her reaction, was evidently telling her that something had happened, and it was even related to the Helian Profound Wings.


    It was clear that even Xuan Yi had seen their little movements clearly. Although he had doubts in his heart, this time, he chose to believe in her. She had seen through their probing countless times in the past, and their current situation was also related to her probing earlier.


    "If you have anything to do, then go and busy yourself."


    At the moment, his words were like a timely rain to her, causing her to heave a sigh of relief.


    "Thank you, your majesty."


    After bowing, the two of them left.


    After exiting the palace, the anxiety on Ling''er''s face became even more evident. She didn''t say anything, and only held her back after they had exited the palace. She said in an extremely panicked tone, "It''s over, it''s all over. Miss, I''ve caused trouble."


    Hearing these words, Cheng Zi Yuan''s first reaction wasn''t to care about the details of her trouble, but to think, "This girl actually dares to lie, and in front of the emperor at that."


    The expression on his face was still unsightly.


    Her indifferent look made Ling''er even more anxious. The place where he had grabbed her hand unconsciously tightened.


    "Miss, I didn''t mean to cause trouble. I just couldn''t hold it in. Really, I just couldn''t hold it in."


    The two of them clearly cared about different things, but Cheng Zi Yuan still didn''t say anything. Although she hadn''t spent much time with Ling''er, she understood that even though the little girl in front of her always pretended to understand the situation, she was actually just a little girl who loved to play.


    It was just that she was surprised that she actually dared to lie in front of Helian Xuan Yi. If he knew that her departure today was not because of the Marquis, it would truly be difficult to imagine how he would treat her in the future.


    After all, the trust between the two of them was too weak.


    She had long since realized that there could be no true trust between them, that it would be difficult for her or him to really believe in a person. Suspicion was something she could understand for him to be in that position, and it was even more difficult for her to pick him up after her most trusted betrayal.


    From the moment she woke up, she had been facing Helian Profound Wings'' constant probing. But today, he seemed to be in a good mood and was willing to give her a chance, but now, it was obvious that he couldn''t. It was mixed up with the little girl in front of him again.


    Seeing that she didn''t say anything and her expression was dark, Ling''er felt as if she was about to explode. The trouble he had caused just now was still running through his mind, and the expression on his face was now one of panic, doubt, and unease.


    Her appearance made Cheng Zi Yuan helplessly sigh in his heart as he thought to himself, "This girl has caused so much trouble. Why is she so afraid now?"


    Seeing that her face was on the verge of tears, Cheng Ziyuan finally couldn''t bear to continue. Right now, more and more of her normal emotions caused her to feel a little uncomfortable.


    "Alright, don''t worry. Tell me what happened."


    Hearing her voice, Ling Er acted as if she had found her pillar as she grabbed her hand and said, "Miss, I was just coming out of your room to find you when I met Chen Fei. You made a mistake, she said, and you''re going to be put in jail, and you''re going to die a horrible death. When I was in a hurry, I said that the Emperor likes you and would definitely not let you die. I even said that you would become the number one imperial concubine of the Northern Yue State. Then I looked at her face, which could open a dyeing workshop, and ran away happily. But before I ran too far, I remembered that Chen Fei''s father was the current Prime Minister. Even if she said something to scare me, it would still make me feel more confident. "You already made a mistake, is my actions adding fuel to the fire?!"


    Her words sounded more like laughter than tears to her. She really didn''t expect that when this girl was rebutting others, she had actually wrapped herself in it. Moreover, what she said was obviously wrong, moreover, it was extremely disrespectful. Furthermore, she had lied in front of Helian Xuanyin just now.


    It was only when she mentioned Chen Fei that she remembered that the few people who had made things difficult for her officials in the imperial court seemed to be the old prime minister''s disciples. It seemed that the current her was really a block for many people.


    Ye Zichen turned his head to glance at the anxious person beside him. For the first time, a bad feeling appeared in her heart, and she couldn''t help but want to tease him. He patted Ling''er''s arm and comforted her, "Don''t be afraid. You just said the wrong thing, but you forgot the most important thing."


    Not only did her consolation not make Ling''er feel any better, it instead made her feel even more uneasy.


    "Miss ¡­ Miss ¡­ Wha, what''s important? "


    Her stuttering voice made her understand that this little girl was already quite frightened, but she still told her in a bad mood.


    "Just now, you lied in front of the Emperor."


    With that, he turned around and walked towards the palace gate. Since there was nothing going on in the manor, it was time for her to return and finish her work. He had barely taken two steps when he heard a heart-wrenching scream from behind him.


    Ah!


    A long and shrill scream rang out, causing the guards to raise their eyebrows. However, since they all knew who the person in front of them was, they naturally didn''t dare to ask and only peeked curiously.


    "It''s nothing, the little girl was just scared. She''s on duty."


    With that, he continued on his way as if nothing had really happened.

 C32

    She had only taken a few steps when she heard chaotic footsteps coming from behind her. She did not stop when she thought of who it was. Instead, she walked faster with her head lowered and the corner of her mouth slightly raised.


    Sure enough, not long after, his arm was firmly grabbed by someone, followed by a pitiful voice.


    "Miss, Miss, Miss, you can''t do this. You''re not going to save me just like this."


    Cheng Violet slightly raised her eyebrows and glanced at her indifferently.


    Upon being stared at by her, the people who had been jumping and clamoring immediately became obedient. With a coy smile, he slowly let go of her hand.


    "Miss ¡­"


    With a slightly trembling voice and a coquettish tone, she really didn''t know what to say anymore.


    In her current life, Ling''er had unknowingly taken up an indispensable position. In her previous life, there had never been such a person who appeared. It made her unconsciously want to pamper her and give herself the best possible opportunity to do so. She had never lived an unrestrained life like hers, nor had she ever smiled as happily as she did. In fact, she almost couldn''t remember what a true smile looked like. Right now, the only thing she knew was that the corners of her lips slightly curled up as she told the person beside her that her current mood wasn''t too bad.


    Ling''er was very quick-witted, but that didn''t mean she wasn''t impulsive. Many things were only recalled to her after she had done them. This wasn''t right.


    She helplessly looked at the little girl who had the appearance of a wife by her side, but there wasn''t the slightest change on her face.


    "Alright, let''s go. Now go back and apologize. "


    The moment the two of them left, Chen Fei came to the inner hall to request an audience with Helian Xuan Yi. Coincidentally, he was in a good mood right now, so he let someone call her in.


    Who would have thought that she would cry as soon as she entered the room?


    "Your majesty, your majesty. Your concubine refuses. Why did you let that wild girl, Cheng Ziyuan, into the palace? The moment she arrives, the entire palace will definitely be thrown into chaos." "Look, she''s just been your guard for a few days, and someone ambushed her in the palace. It''s fortunate that you''re fine. If there''s something wrong, what do you want your concubine to do?"


    Her words caused Helian Xuan Yi to unconsciously frown, and his expression sank. If one were to pay close attention, they would see a dark haze flash past his eyes.


    "What did you say?"


    Chen Fei had relied on the fact that her father was an elder of two dynasties and that she was the concubine of the emperor when he was the crown prince, so she had always been domineering in the palace. With regards to her pampering, even Xuan Yi was giving her father face and turning a blind eye to it. But now, it was clear that her words were already on her own head.


    "Your majesty, I loathe the Violet Garden. That girl is too loathsome. She absolutely cannot be allowed to enter the palace."


    Helian Xuan Wing originally held onto his hand and couldn''t help but change his grip, and the strength in his hand also couldn''t help but increase.


    The pain on her wrist made Chen Fei cry out involuntarily.


    "Your majesty, it hurts."


    At this moment, she discovered that the countenance of the Emperor before her had long turned as dark as ink. Her body couldn''t help but tremble. Just as she was about to open her mouth to say something, she saw his solemn gaze sweeping over her, causing her to freeze on the spot. She opened her mouth slightly, but no sound came out.


    "Chen Fei, I want to know who gave you the right to meddle in my affairs?"


    The cold, emotionless voice made Chen Fei, who was already scared senseless, even more so, frightened. At this moment, she finally realized that she had never seen the person before her clearly before, and she had forgotten that the person before her was already the emperor of the country of Northern Yue. She did not even have the right to question him. And today, she had actually come in a retard to give him a request.


    Only now did she remember what her father had said not long ago.


    "Chen''er, our emperor has never been someone to be trifled with. It''s fine as long as you stay in the palace and protect yourself. "The Northern Heaven is about to change."


    Cheng Zi Yuan brought the panic-stricken Ling''er back to the inner hall. Looking at the strange gaze from the court lady outside, she understood that she had just left and turned around again. She might have thought that something had happened.


    Just as she raised her hand to knock on the door, a young eunuch hurriedly stopped her.


    "Princess, Consort Chen just went in to look for the Emperor for some matters. Would you like to wait a little longer?"


    However, his words came a step later than her actions. Before he finished speaking, her hand had already knocked on the door.


    Helian Xuan Yi looked at the dazed woman in front of him and couldn''t help but sneer in his heart.


    "Another idiot."


    Dead silence lingered around the two of them. Chen Fei was no longer able to bear the pressure and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.


    The sound of knocking on the door was like a straw for Chen Fei, like someone trying to save her life, like an incantation to release her body. The moment she finished speaking, she went limp and fell to the ground without any strength in her body.


    The person outside the door, after hearing his words, nodded his head, turned around and left. She went to the room prepared for her by the Helian Profound Wings at the side of the inner hall and waited.


    Helian Xuan Yi looked indifferently at the woman in front of him. She truly did not know who gave her the guts to actually dare to come after her. If it wasn''t for the fact that her father was the old Prime Minister and she still couldn''t move, he would have already thrown such a brainless woman away.


    "Someone, come."


    When the court ladies outside heard his voice, they hurriedly rushed in.


    "Your majesty, what orders do you have?"


    "Chen Fei is unwell. Send her back to recuperate. Without my order, you are not allowed to go out."


    "Chirp."


    His orders caused the palace servants to be stunned. To put it in this way, it was better to say that he was recuperating. In the worst case scenario, he would just be grounded. However, that eunuch from earlier had followed him for many years, so he naturally understood what he meant. Without any hesitation, he quickly got up and let his subordinates carry her to Chen Fei, who had already collapsed a long time ago. He ordered his subordinates to send her back to Liu Ye Palace and he could not help but sigh with emotion in his heart. In the palace, without a concubine that the Emperor doted on, she would be inferior to even the lowest level of palace maids. Right now, Chen Fei only had to pray that she wouldn''t be beaten into the cold palace.


    After finishing the emperor''s orders, he thought of Cheng Ziyuan, who was still waiting in the side chamber. He hastily said, "Reporting to your majesty, the princess has just returned. She''s currently waiting in the side chamber."


    He didn''t expect her to return after leaving for so long. Helian Xuan Yi was stunned for a moment, then said, "Xuan."


    When he heard that it was Chen Fei who was inside, Cheng Zi Yuan thought that he would have to wait for a long time. Only then did Helian Xuan Wing have the time to see him.


    The moment she stepped through the door, she felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere inside. She took a glance and saw that everyone''s expression was slightly stiff. She did not pursue the matter any further, but waited patiently by the side after bowing in accordance to the rules.


    Helian Xuan Yi extended a hand and pressed it against his temple. Too many things had happened since he ascended the throne. Although he could handle them all, he would still feel exhausted.


    Raising his head, he looked at the young lady standing not too far away from him. The sunlight shined upon her body. For some reason, his heart had calmed down and a thought appeared in his mind.


    As gentle as he was, his life was peaceful and good.


    He couldn''t help but soften his voice and ask, "Why are you back?"


    She keenly felt that something bad had happened here previously, but it had to do with Chen Fei and his harem, so she did not ask about it. Hearing his question, she only indifferently nodded her head and said, "Ling''er has gotten into trouble. I''ve brought her here to apologize."


    "Oh? "What do you mean?"


    Helian Xuan Yi looked at the person standing behind Cheng Violet Garden with his head lowered to the point that it almost reached his chest. He was slightly curious as to what mistake he had committed and didn''t even dare to raise his head now.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the person behind him, who was trying her best to lower the feeling of her own existence to the lowest level. He didn''t have any other feeling other than helplessness in his heart.


    "It''s nothing, I just said the wrong thing in the Imperial Garden. And then he lied to you in order to escape. "


    A simple sentence explains what happened.


    Helian Xuan Yi looked at the righteous man in front of him with a slight headache. She was clearly the one who brought people here to apologize, but now the indifferent expression on her face seemed to be saying that everything that was happening now had nothing to do with her.


    "Wrong words?"


    Cheng Zi nodded.


    "What did you say wrong? You scared Ling''er to the point that she wants to run, and now you''re lying?"


    And when Helian Xuanyin discovered that this problem caused Cheng Violet Garden to unconsciously frown, as if she had encountered something that was difficult to accomplish.


    As expected, before he could guess what was going on, he saw her pull out the person behind her.


    "Ling''er, speak with the emperor yourself."


    However, before she could finish her actions, she saw Ling''er kneel to the ground, tightly hugging her leg. She sobbed and cried out, "Miss, Ling''er doesn''t dare. Please don''t do this to Ling''er, don''t, don''t."


    Although his voice was soft, the people inside the hall could still hear him clearly. She was somewhat helpless as she watched the unforeseen event unfold before her. He had obviously never encountered such a situation and didn''t know how to deal with it.


    And the sudden change in circumstances caused Helian Profound Wings to be at a loss. He looked at the master and his servant in front of him with a puzzled expression.


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t know what to do and could only stare unblinkingly at Ling''er. He could tell that the expression on her face was fake, but the pleading look in her eyes didn''t seem fake at all. He thought about what she had just said to him. She had a slight headache, she did not know how to describe what Ling''er had done. After all, the matter between her and Helian Xuan Yi was not as simple as what others saw it to be. In this situation, she could only think of the word "dilemma".


    Helian Xuanyin also had a slight headache as she looked at the situation in front of her. She also did not know what to say to deal with it; after all, she did not know what was happening either. After a moment of thought, he slowly said to them, "Forget it, Yuan''er. Since she can''t say it, don''t make things difficult for her."


    Because she was Cheng Zi Yuan''s servant girl, he gave her the greatest amount of tolerance.


    Cheng Zi Yuan heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. After all, no matter what, she wouldn''t be able to open her mouth to speak of that matter.


    Ling''er felt the same way.


    Just as the two of them were relaxing, they heard someone say, "This time, I can let it go, but there won''t be a next time."


    Cheng Ziyuan was stunned. He immediately regained his senses and knelt down to pay his respects.


    "Yes, this subject will remember."


    Towards her now very obvious difference in status as a sovereign, Helian Xuan Yi already did not want to say anything more. He knew that stubbornness, like hers, would not change the relationship he had now, no matter what he said. If she refused, it would still be like an incantation, echoing in her ears and wouldn''t disappear for a long time.


    "Whatever, you guys can leave now." "What is it? Let''s talk about it tomorrow."


    "Yes, this official will take his leave."


    He then got up and left with Ling''er. She, who had not raised her head, naturally did not see the helplessness on the young monarch''s face.

 C33

    Helian Xuan Yi looked at the person who left with his head lowered, and his heart was filled with bitterness. He also didn''t understand where this feeling came from. He was a smart person, but he couldn''t be smart when it came to his feelings. Too many things had happened recently that he didn''t have the energy to investigate his current feelings. When he came to his senses, he realized that they had already missed each other for a long time.


    Cheng Zi Yuan, who had left the inner hall, brought Ling''er back to his resting place. The instant the door closed, she grabbed Ling''er''s ear.


    "You damned girl, you sold me out again."


    The words of ridicule were spoken with a serious tone, causing Ling''er''s heart to involuntarily tremble. Looking at the expressionless young lady in front of her, she understood that she was angry.


    She knew what she had done was wrong, but she had said it out of desperation, and since she had already said it, there was nothing she could do about it. Right now, all he could do was pray for the young miss to calm down, otherwise his life would not be so easy.


    "Miss, it hurts, it hurts."


    He understood the seriousness of Cheng Zi Yuan''s grip, so he didn''t pay much attention to Ling''er''s pained expression and her almost choked up words. He understood that it was due to the little girl''s plan to surrender. His expression darkened.


    Originally, he wanted to pretend to be the pitiful Ling''er, but after seeing the change in her expression, he understood that he had touched the reverse scale of Cheng Zi Yuan. He then did not dare to make a sound. He slowly stood up straight and lowered his head, saying softly, "Miss, I was wrong."


    Cheng Zi Yuan''s expression didn''t change, but he released her hand and asked indifferently, "What''s wrong?"


    The clear and cold voice caused her body to tremble uncontrollably. She said with a trembling voice, "I shouldn''t have lied, I shouldn''t have spoken without restraint."


    Hearing her words, Cheng Zi Yuan sighed silently in his heart, but the expression on his face remained unchanged. Although she was a modern person, she did not understand the rules of this world, but she also understood some everlasting rules.


    The environment they''re in right now is the palace compound, so it''s not a place for them to speak carelessly. This is a place where they might accidentally lose their lives. She lives here with more caution than ever before." Right now, she was already exhausted. She had never thought that a mere guard would be thousands of times more difficult than an assassin. To the current her, feelings were still a luxury item. But she had it.


    In her world, the only person who wanted to protect her was Ling''er. It was she who had caused her to feel that she was still alone when she came to this world. It was she who had given her first care. Therefore, she did not want her to be harmed in any way.


    "Ling''er, pack your things and return to the manor tomorrow." At the very least, no one would dare to bully you so blatantly.


    She did not say the latter sentence. She didn''t want to put pressure on her, and she didn''t want her to see the darkness of the world. In her eyes, she was a pure and pure existence. She wanted to protect her from the world.


    Right after he said those words, he heard a sharp rebuttal.


    "I''m not leaving! Miss, don''t even think about leaving me behind, never ever! "


    Her reaction caused Cheng Ziyuan to be stunned. The sharp sound was like a knife slicing through her heart. The overly intense reaction made her confused and a little displeased.


    "Ling''er, what''s wrong?"


    Those who were provoked by her words did not hear her. They just stared at her as if she had done something heinous that she could not accept and forgive.


    She didn''t think that the usually obedient Ling''er would have such a reaction. Once again, she was at a loss. This was already the second time he had felt this way tonight. She didn''t realize that the current Ling''er was able to affect her more and more.


    He slowly stood up and pulled her into his embrace. He whispered into her ear, "Ling''er, tell me, what happened?"


    This time, the words were like clear spring water flowing from Ling''er''s ears into her heart, causing her to recover from her intense fear. She extended her arms and hugged Cheng Ziya tightly, using great strength, causing her to feel fear. She did not understand why she received such a huge reaction in order to make her stay at the Hou clan.


    "Miss, don''t leave Ling''er behind. Ling''er will be obedient, and I won''t cause any more trouble in the future." Don''t send me away. I really won''t make any more mistakes. "Don''t leave me, don''t, don''t, don''t, don''t ¡­"


    The terrified voice made her frown. She could tell what she was afraid of, but she still didn''t understand. He reached out and gently touched her back, calming her emotions.


    "Ling''er, I didn''t say that I don''t want you. Why would I think that?"


    "You said it before. If I''m not obedient, then send me back to the house of the Marquis and have the marquis send me back to the mountain."


    Before? She thought for a moment and understood that Cheng Ziyuan had said this. When she thought of this, she couldn''t help but think of Ling''er''s strange reaction when she had returned to her residence. So it was because of this. He patted her back helplessly. He comforted her softly, "Silly girl, I did not reject you, nor did I ask Master Hou to send you back up the mountain. I just think that there are too many deceits in the palace, and you are a silly girl who can''t control her own mouth. Staying here will make me very worried, so it''s better for me to return to Hou Mansion. "That way, I won''t worry about you getting into trouble all the time."


    Her words softly calmed Ling''er''s anxious heart. After understanding what she meant, he slowly calmed down. However, he could feel her panic and sadness from her continuous sobbing.


    After a while, Ling''er said to her, "Miss, I''m not going anywhere. I''m going to follow you. No matter what happens, I''m not leaving." "I''ll be good and not talk anymore. I''ll give you trouble."


    Cheng Zi Yuan didn''t say anything else and just patiently coaxed the person in his embrace.


    Nightfall. The Imperial City late at night was like a monster with a bloody mouth that wanted to devour everything. It was just that everyone inside was willing to stay inside, hugging what they wanted as if they never regretted it at all.


    Cheng Zi Yuan looked at the person sleeping peacefully beside him, thinking about the changes that had occurred to him in this period of time. The more people around her, the more she realized, the more emotions she felt that did not belong to her, and she began to affect her actions and judgement. She believed that if someone used Ling''er to threaten her now, she would definitely be affected. She discovered that she was no longer a qualified killer.


    After discovering that she had feelings, she understood that she was no longer invincible. She had once said that she would never let anyone trust her, but now, she gave it to Ling''er. She stroked the hair of the person beside her as she thought to herself, "Ling''er, I hope you won''t disappoint me."


    The morning sunlight was like a sharp sword slicing through the sky, blowing away all the fog.


    In the fifth fragment of the night, Cheng Zi Yuan woke up naturally because of the biological clock. He used the fastest speed to wash his face and rinse his mouth, then went to the entrance of the palace to wait for the Helian Profound Wings.


    The process of waiting was not long. Not long later, she heard the sound of the doors of the hall opening. She raised her head and looked at the person slowly walking towards her. Her heart couldn''t help but tremble. She did not understand why such a tremor occurred. Emotions that she had never had before lingered around her. Subconsciously, she chose to ignore them.


    "Let''s go."


    An indifferent voice sounded in his ears. Everything that had happened last night seemed as if it had never existed, disappearing along with the dissipation of the night. She didn''t do anything. She just quietly followed behind him like a shadow. Her presence was very low, but it was real.


    Helian Xuan Yi sat on the Dragon Throne and looked at the ministers below the imperial court who were full of the words "extremely rare". He couldn''t help but feel a sense of frustration in his heart; why was it that the things they said were the same every day, why didn''t they change to something new? What had already been decided yesterday, why was it still not handled well?


    Halfway through, he finally lost his patience and abruptly stood up. Because of his actions, the people who attacked him all stopped moving and looked at him in a daze.


    His eyes were filled with impatience and coldness as he indifferently swept his gaze over the officials below him.


    "If you do not have any important matters to attend to, then withdraw from the court. Tomorrow, I hope that you will be able to resolve the matter and not question me over and over again. What should I do?"


    With that, he turned and left.


    Cheng Zi Yuan, who had left behind him, felt a deep sense of exhaustion as he looked at the back of the person before him.


    "So it turns out that he''s also tired."


    As she thought about it silently in her heart, she unconsciously quickened her pace and got closer to him. This series of actions did not even occur to her.


    Helian Xuan Yi also felt her approach and did not turn around. He only spoke faintly, "Yuan''er, tell me, can this be counted as the power they gave me?"


    His indifferent voice was filled with a deep sense of helplessness. For some reason, she understood the awkwardness behind his words. As a king. His entire life was far from calm. When she first arrived in this world, she experienced a tribulation. She understood how unstable his current position was. Unconsciously, she wanted to help him, but she didn''t know where to start.


    He didn''t say anything. He just quietly stood behind her like a pillar. As long as he turned around, he would be able to lean against her and stop.


    He didn''t know what answer he wanted, but he couldn''t help but want to talk to her. There were too many estrangements between them. Ever since that incident, he understood that there was no way for them to return to the past.


    Along the way, they silently returned to the inner hall, and Helian Xuan Yi leaned on a chair without a care in the world. At this moment, he was just an extremely tired ordinary person.


    At this moment, Cheng Zi Yuan wanted to understand his timing for the first time and do something to help him. He didn''t notice the change in his emotions at all. He was only thinking about what he should do to help him.


    Helian Xuan Yi did not know what she was thinking. It was just that the current him did not want anyone by his side to see such a weak side of him.


    "Yuan, go and rest."


    She knew that he was a strong person and understood the meaning behind his words, so she didn''t reject him.


    "Yes, this official will take his leave."


    Walking out of the inner hall, she gazed at the sky above the Imperial City. The weather today was very good, the sky was very blue, as if it had been washed clean by water. It was an azure color without the slightest impurity. However, it did not mean that people''s hearts were as clear and pure as the sky.

 C34

    "Eunuch, do you mind if I take you to the study?" When Little Xuan Zi sent Cheng Zi Yuan out, he discovered that she was staring blankly at the sky. There wasn''t the slightest bit of emotion on her face. He couldn''t tell what she was feeling. He realized that the princess and emperor in front of him were very similar. The two of them did not notice that the aura they were subconsciously releasing was exactly the same.


    He paused for a moment at her question, then nodded.


    "Princess, come with your servant."


    Cheng Ziyuan nodded and followed behind him. "We have arrived at the side palace." Princess, this is the study room. " She did as she was told and looked at the door with some hesitation. She had a feeling that once she stepped into this place, some things would change. After hesitating for a moment, she finally stepped forward without hesitation.


    According to the code, she found records of the Northern State of Yue''s national conditions.


    Through the book, she understood that the continent she was on was currently divided into four parts. These four countries also happened to be named after the East, South, West, and East, respectively. When Xuan Yi was still the crown prince, he had already subdued the entire of the Southern Star Country. Now, the Southern Star Country was a vassal state of the Northern Yue.


    The remaining three kingdoms were now standing at the same position as the other kingdoms. It was just that the Eastpan Kingdom rarely stepped foot into other kingdoms, while the Western Paradise and the Northern Yue Kingdom seemed to be at peace.


    After looking at some basic things, she realized that there were some things that she did not understand. Walking out of the study, she returned to her room while deep in thought.


    Ling''er hadn''t run out for a day. She also knew that she had been too blunt sometimes and knew that she had created trouble for herself. Thus, she decided to obediently stay in her room if there was nothing wrong with her. Seeing her young mistress walk in with a slightly dazed expression on her face, she felt a little suspicious. She had almost never seen this kind of young lady before.


    "Miss, what''s wrong?" Cheng Zi Yuan came back to his senses after hearing Ling''er''s voice and realized that he had wandered off in a daze. It seemed that if someone were to attack him now, she would definitely be injured. It seemed that his nerves had been a bit loose during this period of time. He secretly tensed up, but there was no change on his face.


    "Nothing, I was just thinking."


    "Oh. Then Miss, what are you thinking about? "


    Hearing Ling''er''s question, she thought for a moment and realized that she didn''t understand the question. She decided to ask. Ling''er was someone who had been following him the entire time. There were some things that he knew better than the current him. Moreover, she shouldn''t have lied to him.


    "Ling''er, can you tell me about the situation of the Northern State of Yue?"


    Ling''er was stunned for a moment, wondering why she had asked her. Shouldn''t Miss be clearer about these matters? Although she had her doubts, she didn''t ask. She just nodded and began to narrate.


    From Ling''er''s explanation, he understood that it was Zi Yuan. Right now, North Vietnam was in a situation of internal and external trouble. Right now, if he were to kill her without a word, it would definitely arouse the displeasure of the Western Kingdom. They probably were looking for an opportunity to attack her, but they didn''t do so right now. Furthermore, the court was not as peaceful as it looked now. The spies of the Western Kingdom had long infiltrated the entire imperial court. Even the Profound Wings could not determine who was the most loyal one.


    The current situation, if it was handled slightly inappropriately, would cause unrest throughout the country. On the outside, there was a tiger eyeing the prey, while on the inside, there was the erosion of the traitor.


    When she thought of this, Cheng Zi Yuan couldn''t help but feel moved. No wonder Helian Xuan Yi was so tired. When she thought of that cold and arrogant face, and that angry and overbearing kiss, an indescribable feeling suffused Cheng Zi''s heart. She didn''t know how to describe it.


    "Miss, Miss." Ling''er saw that she didn''t say anything after listening for a long time, and began to worry.


    "I understand. Rest." Cheng Ziyuan said, his tone was still as cold as ever, without a trace of emotion.


    "Ah?!" "Oh, okay."


    Ling''er had yet to react. Miss was so strange just now, she didn''t seem like Miss anymore. Ever since Miss became powerful, she had never seen anything besides cold on her face. Was she mistaken? Miss is a bit ¡­ Sad? Ling''er silently thought to herself that she should brainwash.


    Over here, in the royal study, Helian Xuanyi listened to Little Xuanzi''s report.


    "Are you ready?" Helian Xuan Yi asked.


    "Your majesty, we are all prepared. We can guarantee that the ambassador of Naxi will never forget this." Little Xuanzi replied with a hint of schadenfreude.


    Helian Xuanyin said with an evil smile.


    Seeing that the emperor was in a good mood, Little Xuanzi asked, "Your majesty, which imperial concubine are you lucky to meet today?"


    Helian Xuan Yi frowned. He remembered the time he was met with Cheng Zi Yuan. That woman was so calm at that time. Did she not like him at all? This knowledge made Helian Xuanyin feel somewhat manic.


    "You may leave. Today, I shall sleep in the imperial study."


    "Yes, your servant will take his leave."


    Little Xuanzi felt a little strange. What was wrong with the emperor? He had been fine just now. Alas, the heart of an emperor was truly unfathomable. It was already late in the night, and the cold moonlight shone through the thick branches of the trees, casting specks of light on the windows.


    Cheng Violet Garden looked out of the window. That figure had already stopped at the window for a while, and didn''t have any intention of moving. When he had arrived, Cheng Violet Garden had already noticed, and had not taken any action because that figure was none other than the Helian Profound Wings.


    Helian Xuanyin stood outside the window. He didn''t know why he had unconsciously come here. When he thought of that woman''s calm appearance, he had no way to remain calm. Damn it, was he being controlled by a girl? Women had only warmed beds for him, nothing else.


    Then what about Zi Yuan? Cheng Zi Yuan couldn''t even be considered his woman. Why did he have to care so much about her reaction, and why did he think so much about that kiss? What exactly was Cheng Ziyuan to him? Helian Xuanyin stood outside the window, conflicted.


    Within the house, Cheng Zi Yuan was extremely puzzled as well. Why would Helian Xuanyin come here at this time? She even stood before the window without saying a word.


    "Miss, I won''t cause any more trouble, I promise!"


    Cheng Zi Yuan got off the bed and helped Ling''er to cover herself with the blanket. When he looked out the window, he saw that the figure had already disappeared, leaving only the shadow of the tree outside the window.


    The next day, the envoys of the Western Kingdom arrived. The envoy sent by the Western Kingdom this time was the eloquent old official, Zhao Mingtang.


    "Western Kingdom''s Zhao Mingtang pays his respects to his Majesty." Zhao Mingtang strode into the great hall and walked to the front of the hall. He could not kneel in respect, and could only bow slightly in greeting towards Helian Xuan Yi.


    "Emissary Zhao, please sit."


    Zhao Mingtang didn''t buy it and went straight to the point.


    "Your Majesty, there is no need to be courteous. This old servant is here to seek an explanation on behalf of the Western Kingdom!"


    "Oh!?" I wonder what kind of explanation Envoy Zhao would like to have. " The laughter of the Mysterious Black Wings was profound, like a cat capturing a mouse.


    "Then Your Majesty, please forgive this old official for speaking bluntly. Everyone knows that Hui Fei is a person who is related to your country. Now that she and her son have died in the Northern State of Yue, doesn''t Your Majesty think that this matter has gone too far?" Zhao Mingtang questioned.


    "Zhao Mingtang, how dare you! How could we, the State of Northern Yue, allow you to criticize us wantonly!" "The speaker was one of the more upright ministers of the court." Hui Fei plotted to usurp the throne, even if it was in your Western Kingdom, this crime would still cause you to die millions of times. " The other minister also could not help but speak up. The ministers of the Northern State of Yue nodded in agreement.


    Zhao Mingtang disapproved and continued to be overbearing.


    "Hmph, no matter what you say, Hui Fei is still a person of my Western Li Country. Even if she committed a monstrous crime, she should have known about Western Li Country and handed it to Western Li Country to deal with. Northern Yue Country killing the concubine that Western Li Country sent to them without saying a word, wouldn''t that be provoking a dispute and not putting Western Li Country in their eyes?"


    "You ¡­" The ministers were rendered speechless by his shameless words, unable to refute him.


    "Envoy Zhao is right." Even the ministers present were shocked by these words. What happened to their emperor? Why was he speaking to the Western Kingdom?


    He clearly did not expect that Helian Xuanyin would not be angry, but instead replied with such an answer. This little Emperor Helian should be afraid, and thought that there was something extraordinary about him. He did not expect that this little brat would be someone who could not stand up to fear.


    "Since Your Majesty feels that this is reasonable, then Your Majesty should know what to do."


    The purpose of Zhao Mingtang''s visit was to make use of the matter of Hui Fei''s death to denounce the Northern State of Yue. If he could use this as an accusation that would deliberately destroy the relationship between the two countries and provoke the Western Kingdom, then he would be even more famous.


    Now that Xuan Yi had just ascended to the throne, his foundation was currently unstable. It was likely that no matter what request the Western Kingdom asked of him, he would be unable to reject it, not to mention that he was clearly a good-for-nothing emperor who would not become anything great today. Thinking of this, Zhao Mingtang became even more proud of himself.


    The smile on Helian Xuanyin''s face became increasingly devilish. If one were to pay close attention, they would notice the iciness in his eyes.


    "I naturally understand what Envoy Zhao means. Bring the person here." At the command of Helian Xuan Yi, someone carried in two big chests.


    "This is the sincerity of our country."


    Zhao Mingtang saw that these two chests were made entirely out of gold, and there were many jewelry inlaid on the outside. Zhao Mingtang saw that these two chests were made completely out of gold, and many jewelry inlaid on the outside.


    "His Majesty is truly a wise man. This subject will definitely pass on His Majesty''s goodwill to the king of our country." Zhao Mingtang completed the mission so easily, so his mood was naturally very good.


    Helian Xuan Yi smiled and said, "Then I''ll have to trouble Envoy Zhao. I see that Envoy Zhao is exhausted. Why don''t we sit down and drink a cup of wine? It can also be considered as us welcoming Envoy Zhao into the spotlight."

 C35

    Zhao Mingtang was in the middle of being complacent, so he did not have any defenses in place as he agreed. Little Xuanzi winked at a minister, who raised his glass and toasted Zhao Mingtang.


    "Master Zhao, I heard that you are in charge of the punishment in the Western Li Country. I have a case regarding the punishment that I have to discuss with you."


    "Go ahead." Zhao Mingtang didn''t think so, as the punishment case was naturally nothing for him.


    "Well, there was a criminal who was supposed to be beheaded, but was hanged for negligence, and just as he was about to be buried, the fact that he was wrongly sentenced was discovered, and his family and the judge each had a word, and the family said: ''Whether beheaded or hanged is the death penalty, and the person is already dead, so let him be buried.''" And the judge said, ''Law is law, and punishment is execution. Even if a person dies, if the punishment is not executed, then the punishment will not be carried out. Therefore, the offender must be executed and be buried anew.'' Master Zhao, how do you think we should judge this? "


    "Of course, we should execute beheading again. Law is law, and it is the unshakeable foundation of a country. Only by acting in accordance with the law is we correct." Zhao Mingtang naturally chose the latter. Firstly, he was a judge himself, and secondly, in private, he was hostile to the people of Northern Yue. He firmly chose the more malicious answer.


    "Master Zhao, he''s already dead. Isn''t that a bit unnecessary?"


    "What do you youngsters know? So what if he''s dead? Before the rules are enforced, they can''t be considered to be dealt with according to the law." Zhao Mingtang had been an officer for many years, so he was naturally unhappy to be questioned by this young lad.


    "Well said. Envoy Zhao is truly worthy of being known as the Western Parting Judge." Helian Xuanyin was laughing wildly in her seat. Zhao Mingtang felt that something was wrong, but he didn''t know why, but when he looked at Helian Xuanyin''s smile, he felt slightly uneasy. He prepared to leave, "Thank you for entertaining me today, Your Majesty. This old servant has some alcohol to drink, so I''ll take my leave first."


    "In that case, I will not force you. Envoy Zhao, please."


    "Your Majesty, then this box ¡­" Of course, Zhao Mingtang wouldn''t forget this most important thing. Helian Xuanyi casually waved his hand and said, "That is a sign of my sincerity towards the Western Fairies. It is naturally for Zhao to bring you back to the Western Fairies."


    Zhao Mingtang heaved a sigh of relief. "Thank you again, Your Majesty." He turned to the door and called out, "Someone, bring these two boxes back to the translation studio." Sixteen military generals came in from outside the hall. They were people that Zhao Mingtang had brought with him.


    Seeing that his men were busy moving boxes, Zhao Mingtang was secretly happy. This large box that was as long as a person had to hold a lot of gold, silver, and treasure. Fortunately, he had enough men.


    However, very quickly, Zhao Mingtang''s face turned dark, because no matter how much strength his subordinates used, the box didn''t budge an inch. On the other side, his subordinates were sweating profusely while carrying the chests. On the other side, cold sweat also continued to pour out from his forehead. Who would have thought that even the Profound Wings would use this move.


    "Envoy Zhao, it seems that you don''t have enough men. Sigh, with my sincerity, I''m afraid it will be difficult for you to bring me back. How about this? Please accept my sincerity in my place."


    What did that mean? Zhao Mingtang was just struggling to come up with a countermeasure when he heard the words of Helian Xuanyin. He instantly felt unsettled. "Someone, open the box." Helian Xuan Yi laughed. It didn''t matter if it was opened, as soon as it was opened, everyone felt their stomachs churning, followed by the sound of vomiting.


    Inside the chest were two unrecognizable rotting corpses, emitting a foul odor. There were a variety of insects crawling around on the bodies, fat maggots crawling out of the corpses and rolling to the bottom of the chest.


    The clothes had also been corroded, but it could still be seen that one was a woman dressed in the garb of the Empress Mother, and the other was a child dressed in the garb of the Emperor. Undoubtedly, this was Hui Fei and her son.


    With great difficulty, Zhao Mingtang managed to suppress his nausea and angrily asked Helian Xuanyi, "Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this!"


    "Envoy Zhao, this is a gift from me to the West Li Country." Helian Xuan Yi said, "Two rotting corpses, what kind of sincerity is this!" "Envoy Zhao, it was you who said that Hui Fei was a person of the Western Fairies and that she should be dealt with by the Western Fairies. If I hand her and her son over to you, won''t that be considered good faith?"


    Zhao Mingtang was so angry that he lost all reason.


    "Since the person is dead, what''s the use of handing it over?"


    "Hahahaha, Envoy Zhao, this is also something you agree to."


    Zhao Mingtang panicked as his face filled with anxiety and anger. He angrily said to Helian Xuanyi, "You are a dignified Son of Heaven, how can you speak nonsense. When have I ever accepted to bring back the two rotting corpses?!"


    After receiving the signal from Helian Profound Wings, Little Xuan began to explain to this foolish emissary.


    "Master Zhao, you said that Hui Fei is a person of your Western Li Country, and the punishment is yours. Hui Fei is dead, but didn''t you just say that if you break the law and don''t follow the rules, then it can''t be counted as punishment, even if this person is already dead. But now, Hui Fei is just dead, our Northern Yue State did not treat her as much, on the contrary, we cared about the relationship between the two countries, and preserved her corpse until it was handed over to the people of Western Li Country to deal with, is this not considered sincere? Isn''t this something that your Lord Zhao has personally approved of? "


    Zhao Mingtang was rendered speechless by the question. Only now did he realize that he had been fooled. From the very beginning, Helian Profound Wings had already set up a trap, leading him step by step into it. It seemed that he had really underestimated his opponent. There was no point in regretting it now. It was better to think of a way to escape.


    Thus, he opened his mouth and said, "Your Majesty, your subject is truly muddleheaded. The Northern Yue State is indeed very sincere. Your subject will personally bring this sincerity of the Northern Yue State to the Western Region and will not disappoint Your Majesty."


    "Envoy Zhao is indeed a sensible person. I''ve thought about it, the journey back to the West is a long one, so I''m afraid that it would be inconvenient for you to be so sincere. How about I ask Envoy Zhao to accept this sincerity for Xi Li?"


    Helian Xuanyin smiled, but at this moment, to Zhao Mingtang, the person laughing was like the immortality of hell seeking one''s life. The moment he fixes onto you and calculates the time, you will have nowhere to run.


    Accepting "sincerity" now meant that he had to do these things in front of everyone ¡ª the rotten corpses, the squirming maggots, the shiny cockroaches, and the thick green liquid flowing from the corpses. Zhao Mingtang, who was in a position of authority and lived like a prince, rarely saw such things, but now that he had nowhere else to go, and had more important things to do, he could not let this small matter get him in the way. He picked up the knife handed over by the palace maid while trembling, and silently thought to himself.


    "Helian Profound Wings, we''ll see."


    Cheng Zi Yuan, who was silently standing behind Helian Profound Wings, silently watched everything that was happening before him. All of this seemed like a farce to her, but she also understood one thing. The man in front of her was truly unfathomable. She felt glad that she was on his side.


    If she made an enemy out of him, she really did not know what would happen to her.


    After a while, he raised his head and continued watching the situation unfold.


    Zhao Mingtang was already so angry that his entire body couldn''t stop trembling, but there was nothing he could do. Staring at the rotten corpse in front of him, he felt nauseous in his heart, but he didn''t dare show it on the surface. Now, he truly felt what it meant to "lift a rock and smash his own foot".


    Helian Xuanyin, however, watched everything that was happening in front of her with a leisurely expression. He knew that Zhao Mingtang couldn''t do anything about it. The two corpses in front of him were enough to make anyone feel disgusted, so he was really curious as to how he was going to deal with them.


    Zhao Mingtang suppressed the disgust in his heart. He bent down, raised his hand, and fiercely stabbed one of the corpses in the chest. He assumed it was his chest, and the rotting body could no longer tell where it was.


    After a single slash, he quickly threw away the blade in his hand, stood up, and angrily said to Helian Xuan Yi, "His Majesty really has great ability."


    With that, he snorted, flicked his sleeves, and left.


    Seeing his disrespectful actions, Helian Xuanyin actually didn''t react in the slightest. He didn''t seem to be happy or angry, and only indifferently watched.


    The people in the imperial court were silenced by this unforeseen event. No one dared to speak another word. Even the sound of breathing had become softer, as they wanted to reduce their presence as much as possible. He was afraid that he would attract the attention of an emperor and become cannon fodder.


    "Heh."


    Suddenly, a light laugh broke the silence, and that sound came from Helian Profound Wings. Although he smiled, the people below were even more afraid. That unknown laughter made everyone tense up even more.


    Just as everyone was thinking about their own safety, they suddenly heard the leader of the group say, "Forget it, everyone, let''s continue." I will leave first. I might as well not be as happy as you guys. "


    With that, he stood up and left.


    After he left for a long time, the people below could not believe what had happened and did not speak for a long time. In the end, they did not dare to continue any further. They looked at each other and silently chose to leave.


    After Xuan Yi left, Helian Xuan Yi did not immediately return to the inner hall. Instead, he walked around the garden in high spirits.


    Cheng Ziyuan, who had been following him the entire way, could clearly feel that the mood of the person before him was really not bad. She, like the other ministers, did not quite understand the rhythm of things.


    Helian Xuan Yi seemed to understand her well, and understood her doubt at this moment. Before she could say anything, she heard the person in front of her say softly, "Right now, the matters concerning the imperial court are becoming more and more uncontrollable. I never thought that there would be someone who would betray me like that. Can you believe it? In the entire Northern Yue, I can''t even find someone I can trust. "


    His words caused her to be startled. She couldn''t help but open her mouth and say, "It''s alright. You still have me."


    This light sentence was like a clap of thunder that struck into the ears of Helian Xuan Yi. However, he did not turn his head around; he did not quite understand what she meant by those words. Duty, guilt, or heartache? He did not know, and did not have the courage to investigate. He did not realize that he was afraid. He was afraid of hearing the ending that he could not accept.


    "Whatever, let''s not talk about this anymore. Return to the inner palace with me. I have something that I need to discuss with you."

 C36

    No one knew what Cheng Zi Yuan and Helian Xuanyin discussed within the hall, but after it was done, Cheng Zi Yuan left the Imperial City quietly by himself. No one had seen how she left. It was like a ghost that came and went without a trace.


    Standing outside the city gates, she lifted her head to look at the towering city walls. She had never imagined that things would happen so quickly. It had only been a few days since she had sorted out the situation in North Vietnam, and it had happened so quickly. Based on what she and Helian Xuanyin had discussed, it seemed that Xi Li had been planning for a long time.


    The mission this time made her excited, and the warlike factor in her body was aroused. She discovered that her opponent in this incident was an unfathomable person. Not to mention the other three people on her assassination list, she could tell that he had "put in a lot of effort" in the Northern Yue. The three of them had lost an arm. If it wasn''t for the fact that this incident was too strange, and if it weren''t for the fact that even Xuan Yi wouldn''t have bothered to investigate it, he naturally wouldn''t have discovered it either.


    He took a deep look at the list in his hands and recalled the contents.


    On the surface, Mo Feng appeared to be a good person with vast knowledge. He had a very high reputation in the North, and was currently serving as assistant minister in the Ministry of Government. And he was known not for what he had done as an official, but for his knowledge and his apprentices. Almost half of the officials in the entire Northern Yue were his students. If not for the fact that the old prime minister was the elder of the two dynasties, then the current position of prime minister would have belonged to Mo Feng.


    However, this person''s actual personality was treacherous and devious, and he was extremely lustful. There were many wives and concubines at home. However, they chose to conceal the truth in order to have a good reputation on the surface. These pieces of information were not easy to dig up.


    Thinking about this, a sneer slowly appeared on the cold face of the Violet Garden. As long as there was a weakness, everything was fine. Furthermore, it was lecherous. This made the Violet Garden speechless, but she slowly had a plan in her mind.


    The second person was actually the general of the Northern State of Yue, Xi Yuan. This person was as famous as Ye Lan Cang, and was one of the top military generals of the State of Northern Yue. Moreover, this person was very loyal to the current King of Western Li, with almost no weaknesses. The most admired thing was that this person was titled as the number one warrior of Western Parting, so his martial arts must have reached the acme of perfection. Thinking about this, Violet Garden immediately said in her heart, "We can''t go against him!" Just from the battle record alone, it was already worthy of praise.


    The third person was Xi Men Qing, who was in control of the national treasury of the Northern Yue. This person''s personality was as his name suggested, he was truly a man of his dreams. After having been in charge of the treasury for so many years, he had never shown any signs of corruption, and this person was probably the most difficult to deal with, because the information actually did not show any weaknesses in his personality. However, there were always weaknesses in the people, and perhaps the most outstanding aspect of him was his weakness towards big things.


    After seeing all this, the Violet Garden also had a basic plan. No matter what, they should enter the city to check out the situation. Zi Yuan turned around and looked deeply at the Imperial City before silently leaving.


    The capital of the State of Northern Yue was bustling with activity. Under the bridge, Second Mother was calling for help. The children were also busy. Everyone in the city was busy living and living, unaffected by the border war. When he thought about how Helian Xuan Yi had to handle the political affairs of the Imperial City diligently and tirelessly every day for the peace and harmony within the Imperial City, he could still think of a reward. The peace before him was the result of his hard work.


    The Violet Garden walked around everywhere before finally finding an inn to rest and ponder on what to do next. She was an assassin, and was good at assassinations. She knew that assassinations required close proximity, and the most important thing was to get close to her target without making any noise.


    Raising his head to look at the scenery outside, his heart was filled with doubts when an ear-piercing voice suddenly rang out.


    "Latest news, Prime Minister wants to select 100 female attendants. Anyone interested can register at the Mo Residence Courtyard."


    When the Violet Garden, who was eating, heard this news, her gaze abruptly froze. Following that, a smile unconsciously formed on her lips. "It seems even the heavens are helping me." After that, Violet Garden closed her account and descended the stairs.


    When he walked down the stairs, he saw a young man in a lavish purple attire. This person was talking to the owner when Violet Garden suddenly walked over, and she heard the young man in a luxurious purple attire suddenly call out, "Boss Wang, give me a ''Heaven'' box." The purple-dressed young man had a proud look in his eyes as he spoke to the inn owner with an unruly expression.


    "Ok, Young Master Xi Men, please come with me." The innkeeper obviously knew about the well-dressed young master, so he replied respectfully. He was about to bring the Young Master Xi Men upstairs, but these words entered Zi Yuan''s ears and stunned him for a moment. He recalled that the person he wanted to kill was surnamed Xi Men. When he turned around to take a closer look, he suddenly recalled that Xi Men Qing had a son called Xi Men Ren. It was likely that the person before him was Xi Men Ren.


    However, he immediately looked straight at him. As an assassin, the Violet Garden naturally discovered this and felt disgusted at once. However, it was not the time yet. She thought that once she understood her father, she would give him a gift as well. However, Xi Men Ren had walked over. He saw Zi Yuan''s lustful expression and said, "Miss, may I ask your name? I am Xi Men Ren, the son of the current vice minister of the Ministry of Revenue."


    He had seen idiots before and had never seen such a fool before. However, when the Violet Garden saw Ximen Ren who had come over, they had other thoughts in their minds. Thus, they could only say, "Oh, this little girl has always had her life on the line. I wonder who young master is?"


    "Haha, so you actually came from outside. Fine, as long as you know that you will only say my name here, I can guarantee that no one here will provoke Miss." However, Xi Men Ren said arrogantly. He looked as if he was about to become a king.


    However, Zi Yuan said faintly, "If that''s the case, then I''ll first thank Young Master Xi Men." As Zi Yuan said this, he was about to leave. At this time, Xi Men Ren chased after him.


    "Hey, take care, miss. I''m really very smart. I want to have a chat with you." When Xi Men Ren saw that the beautiful Zi Yuan was about to leave, he felt reluctant to part with her. How could such a delicate and pretty girl leave just like that?


    "Young Master is too polite. I''m just a little girl from outside the city, how can I have a chat with Young Master Xi Men? I really have something to attend to, so I''ll be leaving first." However, Zi Yuan sneered in his heart. He clearly knew that Xi Men Ren would not let him leave just like that.


    As expected, Xi Men Ren came over and said, "Miss, your words are inappropriate. How can you judge a person''s identity when they interact together? I really want to chat with Miss for a while seeing how beautiful and intelligent she is. Please give me a chance next."


    "Hehe, since Young Master has said so, this little girl will do as you say." However, Zi Yuan smiled and nodded in agreement.


    The people inside the inn all shook their heads with hidden expressions on their faces. A fine lady like that had been taken away by Xi Men Ren, and this scene was naturally seen by Zi Yuan, who now had a general impression of Xi Men Ren. Zi Yuan, on the other hand, had a plan in his mind. If he wanted to assassinate Xi Men Qing successfully, he might have to gain some clues from him, the son of a loser.


    In reality, the Violet Garden was also saddened for the enemy Ximen Qing. She thought that Ximen Qing had such a son in her bright and clear body. Ah, there was no difference between dying early and dying late.


    As for the Violet Garden, she had just sat down in the box when Ximen Ren came over. As for the Violet Garden, she did not avoid him.


    "I wonder what Young Master Xi Men would like to talk about with me." Zi Yuan said indifferently.


    "Oh, I have yet to ask for Young Master''s name." Xi Men Ran said as he looked at Zi Yuan with an expression.


    "I am a nameless little person, Purple Cloud with Two Words."


    "Oh? "Oh, so it''s Miss Zi Yun. It''s indeed a good name." "Miss Zi Yuan is truly a good name." However, when Xi Men Ren heard that Zi Yuan was willing to say his name, he also put on a show and wanted to talk to him. However, he did not expect that Zi Yuan would still speak calmly.


    "The name is just a symbol. If young master still has nothing else to say, then Zi Yun will be leaving."


    When he heard that the Purple Garden was about to leave, Xi Men Ren also became anxious. He immediately said, "Don''t worry, miss. I''ve come here to do something after seeing that the lady has come from outside. Even though I am not a person who can cover the sky with her jade-like hands, I believe I still have some ability to help the young lady. If the young lady has any difficulties, feel free to speak out. "


    He thought that if he had revealed his identity, Zi Yuan should have paid attention to him. After all, in the past, very few people did not buy his status when he revealed his identity. In fact, Xi Men Ren had hurt a lot of girls in the West Li Kingdom, so naturally, he thought that the beautiful woman in front of him would change her attitude towards him after she heard about his identity.


    "Oh? Young Master Ximen is looking at Zi Yun in such a way, which surprised this little girl. This little girl is not a person who doesn''t listen to outside news either, I believe that your father has already heard about your father''s bright life when he was still in the West Li Country. Young Master Ximen is probably the same as well. " At this moment, Zi Yuan was also amused. When they were downstairs, Xi Men Ren''s words had sounded as if he was omnipotent. Now, he looked completely different. However, Xi Men Ren was quite a bit more intelligent.

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    "Yes, yes, Miss is a person of true experience." When Xi Men Ren saw that this girl had even spoken of him, he could not help but feel exhilarated.


    "Hehe, I did indeed have some matters to attend to this time. However, I found it difficult to speak out about it. I hope Young Master Xi Men would not mind." However, Zi Yuan feigned an appearance of being wronged.


    When the person from the western gate saw Violet Garden''s appearance, he immediately patted his chest and said, "Lady, please speak your mind. I will definitely help you."


    "Ahh, speaking of it, it''s Zi Yun''s own fault. In reality, I''ve come here to find a person, and that person is the person who killed my father. However, I don''t have the ability to deal with her. Zi Yuan''s life is truly sad!" However, Violet Garden pretended to be on the verge of tears. This expression was truly a blessing. If it were the modern era, they would definitely have been able to obtain a golden horse.


    However, when Ximen Ren saw Zi Yuan''s reaction, he immediately said, "Who, who dares to have such a blood feud with Miss? Quickly tell me, I will definitely exterminate his entire clan." Xi Men Ren was already completely captivated by the beauty of the purple garden. However, he was prepared to take revenge for the purple garden at once.


    At this moment, the Violet Garden suddenly said, "If Young Master is willing to avenge my daughter, then even if I have the appearance of a willow tree, I would still be willing to repay you with my own body." However, Zi Yuan suddenly tossed out a huge surprise to Xi Men Ren.


    If such a woman was willing to marry him, he would be willing to even if he no longer roamed the fireworks site in the future. He immediately said, "With how filial she is, it might be possible for her to only have one relationship with him. I am willing to help as well."


    When the Purple Garden heard Ximen Ren''s vow, they slowly enunciated each word, "This person is the vice minister of the Ministry of Government, Mo Feng!"


    "Hua!"


    However, when he heard that the person who killed his father was actually Mo Feng, cold sweat suddenly appeared on his back. He had just said something and actually wanted to destroy his entire family, but this time, Xi Men Ren was truly afraid. On the other hand, when Zi Yuan saw this scene, he felt disdain in his heart, but he said, "I know that this matter is extremely difficult for Young Master, so Zi Yun does not dare to ask for too much. So it''s like this, Zi Yun can only look for another way. "


    Actually, Zi Yuan was also betting that with his looks, he would be able to confuse Xi Men Ren. On the other hand, if Xi Men Ren did not hold him back now, Zi Yuan would have to kill these three people as soon as possible, because if Xi Men Ren revealed this news, Zi Yuan would definitely be under his control in the Western Li Kingdom. However, there was one other way, and that was to kill him after Xi Men Ren left.


    However, when he saw that Zi Yuan was about to leave, he steeled his heart. He suddenly grabbed Zi Yuan''s hand and said, "Zi Yun, don''t worry. For you, I''ll help you even if I have to risk my life."


    He immediately turned around and looked at Xi Men Ren with a face full of love, "Young Master Xi Men, you treat me too well. However, Young Master Xi Men, I have already planned this for a long time. If Young Master Xi Men wanted to help me, it would not be too hard."


    "Oh? Tell me about it. " Ximen Ren had long since planned things out when he heard about the Violet Garden. Although he had some reservations in his heart, he still had to listen seriously for the sake of the Violet Garden.


    "Young Master Xi Men must also know that Mo Feng wants to take in a maid. I think that it wouldn''t be too hard if I were to sneak in and become a maid. At that time, we could work together to deal with Mo Feng if necessary." However, the Violet Garden spoke out the thoughts in her heart. In fact, if it were not for Ximen Ren today, the Violet Garden would have made a trip to the Prime Minister''s Estate.


    "Um, if I were to send you to the Prime Minister''s mansion as a maid, wouldn''t that be a bit too apologetic to you? You can stay at my place for the time being." When Xi Men Ren heard that Zi Yuan was going to the Prime Minister''s residence to be a maid, he became a bit unhappy. As for Zi Yuan, he also knew what Ximen Ren was thinking.


    "Young master, don''t worry. After Zi Yun takes revenge, we''ll still have a long time in the future." When he heard what the Violet Garden said, Ximen ren also smiled happily. After that, the Violet Garden continued.


    "Young master, I''ll be leaving first. I''ll let you know if there''s any news. Just stay here, okay?" When the Purple Garden saw that they had achieved their goal, they also prepared to leave. She really did not want to see this wretched Xi Men Ren again.


    "Ah, are we leaving now?" However, Xi Men Ren was extremely reluctant.


    "Sigh, I''m afraid that I might miss the time. The grudge between us is going to be avenged. Young Master, please don''t forget about the future just because of this moment of happiness." Xi Men Ren nodded helplessly when he heard what Zi Yuan said. However, Zi Yuan smiled and turned to leave after giving him a glance. However, Xi Men Ren was still immersed in that kind of gentle smile.


    It was no wonder that the Violet Garden itself was already so beautiful. Now that she had put on an act, it was even more beautiful than before. Just as the Violet Garden was thinking about how to get close to Mo Feng, how could the butler directly send the Violet Garden to meet the Minister of Rites? The Heaven was truly helping the Violet Garden.


    However, Mo Feng slowly turned around and looked at the Violet Garden. At this moment, upon seeing such a beautiful Violet Garden, Mo Feng felt a burst of joy in his heart, he had not seen such a beautiful woman for a long time, and naturally, Mo Feng was not as beautiful as that Xi Men Ren. Even though he had some thoughts in his head, he would not express them out loud like that.


    "You are Zi Yun?" Prime Minister Mo Feng said, his tone carrying the tone of a person in power.


    "Yes, this little girl Zi Yun greets the Prime Minister." The Violet Garden slightly bent her body and actually spoke in an extremely relaxed manner.


    "Hmm, not bad. From now on, you will take care of these plants for me." Seeing how the Violet Garden looked like a lady from a noble family, Mo Feng had a plan in his mind. However, he still had to put on an act.


    "Yes, Ziyun thanks Prime Minister."


    "Mm, if there''s anything you''re not used to, just come and find me." In his heart, it was as if Zi Yun was already his woman.


    Don''t tell me that something went wrong with the information and that a good plan had to be made. However, when she heard that Mo Feng was looking for her, Zi Yuan sneered in his heart, thinking that if a servant had something to do with the Minister of Rites, then the Minister of Rites would not be able to die from being busy all day long. What was hidden in these words, Zi Yuan could understand them, but even if he could understand them, he had to pretend that he did not understand.


    However, Xi Men Ren was extremely anxious while waiting for her. Xi Men Yu could not sleep and eat at home right now, so when he walked out from there that day, he felt that he had nowhere to retreat to. He decided to stay at home and wait for news about the Purple Garden.


    In the past few days, Xi Men Ren had been coming to the inn much more diligently. However, every time, he had not seen the Violet Garden. Thus, he became extremely anxious. As for the Violet Garden, Mo Feng had come to talk to her from time to time during these few days. The Violet Garden also knew in her heart that the Minister of Rites, Mo Feng, had already taken an interest in her and it was time for her to act.


    However, Xi Men Ren had arrived long ago. He wanted to quickly find the Purple Garden, but when he saw that the Purple Garden had come today, he was about to call out to it. However, the Purple Garden had long since noticed that Xi Men Ren was wandering around outside the private box and gave him a look, indicating him to enter without saying anything. Then, the Purple Garden walked in with ease.


    "Aiya, Zi Yun, you really made me worried to death. I was afraid something might have happened to you inside." Xi Men Ren said anxiously when he entered.


    "Haha, I made young master worry. It was really Zi Yun''s fault. Young master, don''t worry. Sit down and drink some water first." However, Zi Yuan knew in his heart that ever since Xi Men Ren had been forced onto the same path as him, he had probably come looking for him quite a few times in the past few days.


    "Sigh, this girl is really worrying me over there." As Xi Men Ren spoke, he moved his hand, wanting to take advantage of Zi Yuan. However, Zi Yuan avoided him without a trace.


    "My lord, please listen to what I have to say about my situation in the Prime Minister''s Estate." When Ximen Ren heard about the matter regarding the prime minister, he immediately calmed down.


    "Young master, that prime minister isn''t a good person either. Just a few days ago, he was preparing to ¡­" The Purple Garden had an appearance of a daughter who had been wronged. This also made Ximen Ran''s heart ache for her. After that, he became enraged. "What is he going to do to you?!"


    "Young master, ever since you promised to take revenge for me, Zi Yun''s heart has been with you. Don''t worry, he hasn''t done anything to me yet, but the prime minister is a hypocrite. I''m worried that if this goes on, one day he''ll treat me ¡­" The words came to an end, but the Violet Garden did not continue.


    When the man from the west heard this, anger rose in his heart. He immediately said, "Alright, since the prime minister is so weak, then I might have to seek justice for you. Tell me, what do you need me to do? "


    However, he said, "Young master, Zi Yun can feel young master''s kindness, and Zi Yun won''t say anything else. Zi Yun had taken the risk when he came out this time because he wanted to inform young master that tomorrow afternoon, this old thief Mo Feng will go to the Western City''s temple and burn the incense. At that time, it would be a very good opportunity.

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    When Xi Men Ren heard these words, his gaze turned cold. Then, he said coldly, "Zi Yun, don''t worry. I will send someone over tomorrow. You must kill that old thief to avenge you."


    "No, no, Young Master, I just want you to come personally, because if you were the one who avenged me, I would be able to completely put my heart at ease. Although Zi Yun is a worldly woman, he still knows a bit about tutoring." However, Zi Yuan already had a plan in mind, so he said this.


    "Alright, I''ll go personally tomorrow. However, don''t you worry, I won''t let him see me." Xi Men Ren agreed immediately after hearing what Zi Yuan said. No matter what Zi Yuan said, he could not refuse.


    As for Zi Yuan, after discussing some countermeasures with Xi Men Ren, he returned to the Prime Minister''s residence. Mo Feng had returned early, while Zi Yuan was already sprinkling water in the garden.


    "Ziyun, your performance these few days has been quite good. If you have any requests, tell me. I will definitely allow it."


    Due to the performance of the Violet Garden these past few days, Mo Feng had long been interested in it. He felt that this woman was truly not bad. At this moment, he was actually trying to make the Violet Garden submit by giving her a sweet taste.


    However, Zi Yuan said, "Sir, I, Zi Yun, am truly grateful for the Prime Minister''s kindness. For him to be able to give Zi Yun a place to settle down, I cannot thank him enough. How can he have so many requests?"


    After speaking, the Violet Garden bowed slightly, but deliberately revealed a hesitant expression. Since Mo Feng was able to become Prime Minister, he naturally had a hint of understanding. At that moment, Mo Feng saw the expression on his face.


    Thus, Mo Feng said in a heroic tone, "Zi Yun, do you have something that''s hard to say? Tell me about it."


    "Ai, it''s best if we don''t bother the prime minister. This young lady''s life is already extremely fortunate to be able to work here for the prime minister. How could I ask for anything else?" Zi Yuan continued to pretend to be pitiful as he spoke.


    "Don''t worry. You have the guts to say that if something were to happen to you while you were here, it would only be natural for me to stand up for you." Mo Feng said heroically.


    When Zi Yuan saw Mo Feng say this, she knew that Mo Feng had already taken the bait, so she blurted out, "Sir, you are so loyal, and this little girl is truly convinced. The matter is like this, earlier, when I was still in my future as an assistant minister''s house, Young Master Xi Men took a fancy to me and wanted me to marry her.


    At this moment, the Violet Garden wanted to blame Ximen Ren. That was one of their thoughts. In the Violet Garden''s plan, Ximen Ren could be considered to be an extremely important person.


    "Oh? To think that there would be such a thing, he was simply a scoundrel. "Don''t worry. When I return tomorrow from burning incense at the stone temple, I will seek justice for you!"


    "T-this isn''t good. Lord Vice Minister of Rites, if news of you helping a maid spreads out, although Zi Yun knows that you''re a good person, other people wouldn''t do such a thing?"


    When Mo Feng heard that the Violet Garden was thinking for him in such a manner, he couldn''t help but have a better impression of her. Thus, he said, "Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing. Alright, you can continue working on it. I''ll come see you tomorrow."


    Mo Feng turned around and left after saying that, while in his heart Mo Feng was thinking, "Tomorrow after I take care of Xi Men Ren, I''ll talk to you again. If that''s the case, even if you have a thousand reasons, you won''t dare to reject me, not to mention I''m only the official minister in charge of the government, but everyone knows that all the officials in the world belong to me. A mere Xi Men Ren is nothing in my eyes."


    On the second day, Mo Feng called for a servant to go to the West City Temple to burn some incense in the early morning, which was a habit of Mo Feng''s. He would go to the West City Temple once a month to burn incense to pray that he could continue to be strong in the West Kingdom of Li, and that was only on the surface. He had to show it to others and tell them that his heart was devoted to Buddha, that he was a benefactor, and that was what the outside world thought.


    On the other side, Ximen Ren had long since brought his men to ambush them. When he saw that the Prime Minister''s sedan had already arrived, he called out, "Get on."


    Following which, a group of masked men immediately rushed over. With a bang, the leader of the masked men took the lead and stabbed out one of Mo Feng''s subordinates. After that, Mo Feng''s subordinate reacted and shouted, "There is an assassin, protect the Prime Minister!" Soon after, Mo Feng''s closest two bodyguards actually simultaneously drew their swords and rushed over. Behind them, there was someone who had yet to move! These three people were Mo Feng''s personal guards, and this was also the reason why the Violet Garden had never dared to make a move. Because the Violet Garden knew how powerful these three people were, she could only use wits to stop them!


    However, Zi Yuan had been watching from the sidelines the entire time. He knew that Xi Men Ren was destined not to succeed this time, and she had never thought of letting Xi Men Ren kill Mo Feng like this, because Xi Men Ren''s father was Xi Men Qing!


    She was also one of the people that the Violet Garden wanted to kill. She was just sitting back and watching the fight, enjoying the benefits of the situation. When he saw how brave the two of them were, and also knew that his plan had failed. Just as he was about to turn around and flee, Zi Yuan took out a concealed weapon and stabbed at his black mask as if he was piercing through the air.


    When Mo Feng opened the curtain and saw that it was Xi Men Ren who had attempted to assassinate him, he slapped his palanquin fiercely. "Good, good. Xi Men Ren, you actually dared to attack me.


    Following which, Mo Feng bellowed, ''Capture that thief alive for me!'' Indeed, although Prime Minister Mo Feng was the Minister of Rites, Ximen Ren''s father was also a Minister in the imperial court. Moreover, he had rebelled with him. He could not kill him that easily.


    Thus, Mo Feng didn''t have the leader number to kill without mercy and said he would capture them alive. With such a scheming mind, he would kill two birds with one stone. It could be seen that this Minister of Rites wasn''t for nothing.


    How could a good-for-nothing like Xi Men Ren defend against this menacing personal guard? He was immediately grabbed by the two of them, one arm in each hand, and after he failed to break free, Xi Men Ren knew that he was facing a great calamity.


    Yesterday, he had said that he needed to properly deal with this Ximen Ren, but the other party had actually attacked him. Mo Feng had thought that it was not hard to imagine that it was because of Zi Yuan, and once he thought about how Ximen Ren dared to attack him over a woman, it was as if he did not know what was good for him. Thus, Mo Feng''s temper had also turned into anger, and right after Ximen Ren had been captured alive and brought to the residence, he had sent an invitation to Ximen Qing to tell him what had happened today.


    "Today, I was planning to head to the west city to burn incense when Young Master Xi Men attacked me without any reason and actually tried to kill me. I was infuriated. If you want to exchange your son''s life, then please prepare to come tonight!"


    When Xi Men Qing received this invitation at home, he nearly fainted and fell down. He kept mumbling: "This evil creature, this evil creature!"


    If something were to happen to his son in the hands of the Minister of Rites'' Assistant Minister, he would likely not even have the chance to send his son to his death. When he thought of this, he did not care about his own heartache anymore and hurriedly ordered his servants to prepare a palanquin to head towards the Prime Minister''s Mansion.


    The Violet Garden also knew that Ximen Ren was currently in the Prime Minister''s residence. Since Ximen Ren had already entered, then in the heart of the Violet Garden, Ximen Ren no longer had any use. After that, she quietly entered the backyard of the Prime Minister''s Estate. At this moment, Xi Men Ren was lying there with a deathly pale face and his hands tied tightly behind his back. When Zi Yuan entered, it was as if Xi Men Ren had discovered life-saving grasses.


    "Ziyun ah, you''re finally here. Hurry, help me untie it, and then the two of us can run away." When Xi Men Ren saw that Zi Yuan had come at this time, he was still fantasizing about how this woman had some conscience and knew that she was here to save him. However, Zi Yuan merely smiled coldly at him.


    "Young master Xi Men, you''re thinking too much. Run?" "Where do you think you''re going? It''s not bad to make a grave here." The Violet Garden said with a cold smile.


    Just as he was about to speak, Zi Yuan took out his purple concealed weapon. However, the moment Zi Yuan took out his concealed weapon, Xi Men Ren understood everything, because this concealed weapon was the reason why he had been captured today. Just as Xi Men Ren was about to say something, Zi Yuan had already struck him dead.


    Xi Men Ran was dead!


    In Mo Fenggong''s residence, Ximen Qing was trembling as he sat beside his hand. He bitterly said, "Lord Mo, my son was momentarily muddle-headed and asked the Prime Minister to let him go. Please, we are on the same path."


    Up till now, Xi Men Qing still did not know what had happened to his son. However, thinking about it, since his son was in the Prime Minister''s Residence, he could not explain anything. Right now, the only thing he could hope for was that the person in front of him, seeing that the two of them were on the same rope, would give him face by opening up a bit.


    He had worked together with Mo Feng for many years, so he wasn''t clear about anything else. However, he was well aware of Mo Feng''s vengeful nature. Furthermore, his ability was far superior to his own, so he could only lower his head and pray for his son''s safety.


    However, he didn''t expect Mo Feng to reply with such cold words.


    "Lord Ximen, I''m afraid you''ve gone senile. It''s your son who''s going to assassinate me right now. Are you still asking me if I can get away with it?"


    Hearing Mo Feng''s words, Ximen Qing''s heart fell. However, he did not dare to say anything else and could only beg.


    "Lord Mo, there must have been a misunderstanding. I hope that Lord Mo can let my son out to explain it to his face. That''s the truth."


    After all, the reason was all here. In fact, right now, in the imperial court, Xi Men Qing could be considered as a life supporting minister, so if he were to easily kill Xi Men Ren now, it would probably cause him quite a bit of trouble. Therefore, Mo Feng did not say anything and had his servants bring Xi Men Ren over.


    Just as he was about to speak, he saw a servant rushing over and say, "Sir, Young Master Xi Men, Young Master Xi Men, Young Master Xi Men is dead." After the servant finished speaking, he actually kneeled down on the ground in fear while trembling in fear.


    "What?" What did you say? "


    When Xi Men Qing heard that his son had died, he stood up in anger but could not stop it. His heart chilled. His only son had died in the Prime Minister''s Palace just like that.


    When Mo Feng heard this news, he was also stunned. Then, he shouted loudly, "You bastard, you actually dared to attack Young Master Xi Men in private! "Bastard, come and kill him on the spot if you drag him down." However, there was nothing he could do. It was impossible for his servants to deceive him, but there had to be an excuse for this matter, and even though Mo Feng thought of this servant of his as someone who was responsible for taking on the blame for his death, Xi Men Qing was looking at him with a face full of hatred. His eyes were empty, clearly showing that his son''s death was extremely painful in his heart right now.


    "Mo Feng, you''re quite the ruthless one. I, Xi Men Qing, have never offended you in the imperial court before. Why are you so heartless? Alright, since you''re so heartless, then don''t blame me for being unjust." It was evident that Xi Men Qing had been provoked by Mo Feng at this moment. Immediately, he shouted at Mo Feng hysterically.


    When Mo Feng saw how Ximen Qing was acting, he knew that there was nothing he could do about it, so he said, "Other than us, there were plenty of people who saw what happened this morning. If you don''t believe me, you can ask those outsiders about it.


    At this moment, Xi Men Qing had already suffered a heavy blow. However, when he heard Mo Feng''s words, his eyes were filled with unspeakable hatred and hatred. At this moment, this so called rebel Minister was filled with unspeakable anger. In that case, you, Mo Feng, must pay with your life for my son. As for Mo Feng''s strength, it was indeed very strong. This was not a matter of the moment. Thus, Xi Men Qing needed to think of a way to deal with this.


    As for the Violet Garden, the one with the greatest profit from this matter, she was lying on the roof of the great hall, waiting for the right moment to kill her with a single strike.

 C39

    At this moment, Zi Yuan had been watching the argument between Xi Men Qing and Mo Feng from the rooftop after receiving the news. Zi Yuan, who was preparing to kill the two of them in one hit, saw Xi Yuan rushing over from outside. He could not help but guess where the news came from.


    She had been paying attention to the situation inside the house the entire time, but she didn''t realize that her every movement was being monitored by someone else.


    As for the travel worn Xi Yuan, he saw the two people arguing and quickly pulled away from them.


    "Lord Mo, Lord Xi Men, what are you two doing?" After rushing over, Xi Yuan found that the two of them had lost their minds and were about to start fighting. As a result, he hastily pulled them apart. On the other hand, Zi Yuan, who was about to assassinate the two of them, secretly snuck in again. Right now was not the time to make a move.


    "Brother Xi Yuan, you came too. That bastard Mo Feng even killed my only son." When Xi Men Qing saw that Xi Yuan had also rushed over, he only wanted Xi Yuan to stand by his side and help him deal with Mo Feng.


    Before Ximen Yuan could say anything, Mo Feng said with a sneer, "Ximen Qing, I think you''re old and foolish. Your son doesn''t know what''s good for him. And it is only natural that your son should die in my house.


    "Brother Xi Yuan, did you see? This man killed my son and yet he''s still trying to argue? Today, I will fight him to the bitter end." After Xi Men Qing said that, he prepared to make his move. However, Xi Yuan held his hand tightly. At this moment, the three of them were on the same path. They definitely could not afford to get into a conflict at this moment, or else what awaited them would be a devastating blow.


    Brother Ximen, please listen to me. Now that your son is dead, I know that it''s not easy for you to live through it. Although your words are a bit pale, but I think that Mo Feng is not someone who cares about important matters.


    "Hmph, what can he say?" Ximen Qing completely ignored Ximen Yuan''s words. At this moment, he only wanted to rush over and kill Mo Feng to avenge his son.


    However, Mo Feng suddenly said, "Brother Xi Yuan, what you said is reasonable. I do have something to say, I woke up in the morning and was preparing to go to that temple in the West City, but it was suddenly sent by Xi Men Ren to assassinate me. It would be good if you offended your son, but your son and I have no enmity in the past few days.


    However, suddenly, Xi Men Qing jumped out and said: "Mo Feng, let me ask you, even if my son has not offended you, he still sent people to assassinate you. He might be wrong, but he shouldn''t die, and also, if my son doesn''t have any conflict with you, although my son is not a saint, he is still not a playboy. I think I don''t have any enmity with you, do I?" Xi Men Qing also gradually calmed down.


    However, after he heard that Ximen Qing had calmed down, he also released his arm and his gaze focused. This matter might be a little strange, I believe that there are some people around us who are plotting something, so the two of you should properly explain it clearly. If anyone is wrong, I, Ximen Yuan, will only deny it.


    However, due to the pain of his son''s death, Xi Men Qing still believed that Mo Feng was the main culprit. Even though he could not think of the reason, but as far as this matter was concerned, even though his own son did not know if he had gone crazy, but just because Xi Men Qing was certain that this matter was not due to Mo Feng''s attention, it was still related to him.


    Xi Yuan knew that the two of them would not be able to explain themselves tonight. At this moment, it was better to separate the two of them, so he said to the two of them: "I''m afraid it will be very difficult for the two of you to explain things to them tonight. How about this, Brother Xi Men and I will go back first. Brother Mo, you should find out the cause of this matter in your residence."


    "We''ll follow what Brother Ximen Yuan said." Mo Feng didn''t know whether to laugh or cry as he said this. This matter had indeed caused his head to hurt, so he could only do this.


    "Brother Xi Men, let''s go back together. I think it''s not that Brother Xi Men won''t even give Brother Mo one night."


    "Humph, then I will give you one night''s time. If I still don''t get an accurate answer tomorrow, Mo Feng will definitely fight you to the death." After Xi Men Qing said those words, he left with a flick of his sleeve.


    Xi Yuan also followed behind, leaving behind Mo Feng, who had a headache. On the other hand, Zi Yuan, who had stayed on the roof for a long time, knew that the opportunity had come. At this moment, Zi Yuan suddenly leaped up from the roof. Just as he was about to ask, he realized that the Violet Garden had already taken out her hidden weapon, and in that instant, Mo Feng had woken up. However, the Violet Garden did not give him the time. As an assassin, the Violet Garden was able to grasp the opportunity to kill someone.


    From the moment he jumped down from the Purple Garden, he knew that Mo Feng would have his doubts. At that moment, he was at his most relaxed and this was also the moment when the Purple Garden chose to attack.


    "Whew. Whew." The concealed weapon had accurately hit Mo Feng''s chest, and fresh blood flowed down from Mo Feng''s official robe. As for the Violet Garden, she slowly walked over.


    "Mo Feng, ever since you started your treason, your official robe has been bleeding profusely. Don''t worry, I will never let you forget today''s ending." Mo Feng widened his eyes and was about to say something, but the Violet Garden didn''t even give him the chance. He stomped his foot on the concealed weapon on his chest, causing Mo Feng to lose his life!


    At this moment, Mo Feng was already dead, and the only ones left were Xi Men Qing and Xi Men Yuan. As for Xi Yuan, he did not have the time to deal with him, so the first thing he needed to think of was Xi Men Qing, this person might have changed after his betrayal, but he was likely to be a pedant person. Moreover, he had already lost his only son, and it was likely that he would feel extreme heartache now.


    In the Ximen Estate, Ximen Qing had not said a single word since he had returned. He was obviously still immersed in the ending of his son''s death, but his heart was in extreme pain. As for the Violet Garden, it had arrived at the entrance of the estate.


    "Quickly, go and call Lord Ximen. Quickly, I have something important to report to you." At this moment, however, the people guarding the gate saw that the lady was actually so beautiful, and had not had the time to appreciate her beauty, yet, when they heard her words, they hurriedly said, "Lady, do not worry. I have yet to ask, what business do you have with my Lady Xi Men''s residence?"


    "Go and tell His Excellency Xi Men Chen that you are here for the matter regarding Young Master Xi Men Ren. He will receive me." In fact, it was indeed as Zi Yuan had planned. If he were to say it, then Xi Men Qing would definitely receive him. After the guard reported it, he quickly walked over and said, "Lady, the old master invited you."


    When she saw that this woman was actually a maid from Mo Feng''s residence, she was stunned. Earlier, when Xi Men Qing and Xi Men Yuan were discussing important matters with Mo Feng''s residence, they had seen this maid before, and both of them had lamented that such a beautiful woman was not from their residence. However, at this moment, when they saw this maid running over, and in such a poor state at that, they could not help but feel perplexed.


    "Young lady, if you have anything to say, then say it slowly. What happened to my son?" As it was related to his son, Xi Men Qing became anxious. Immediately, he went straight to the point.


    "Lord Ximen, this ¡­" The Violet Garden did not respond to Chu Feng''s question. Instead, they looked to the two sides of the crowd. As for Ximen Qing, he immediately understood what was going on.


    "Alright, alright. Girl, come with me." After that, Xi Men Qing brought Zi Yuan to his residence. However, there was no one here.


    After arriving at this place, the Violet Garden feigned a haggard and exhausted appearance. When Xi Men Qing saw this, she immediately stood up. "Lady, what''s wrong?"


    "My lord, this little girl''s life is truly miserable. I-I am pregnant with Young Master Ximen''s child!" When Ximen Qing heard that the woman was pregnant with the child of her son, she was shocked. Before she could even come to her senses, she saw that the girl was about to faint and hurriedly helped her to sit down.


    "Miss, don''t worry, don''t worry. What did you just say? You''re pregnant with the child of Ren''er?" His son is now dead. This is the truth, but this mysterious woman suddenly ran up to his residence and told him that she was pregnant with a child of the Xi Men family. Therefore, Xi Men Qing had also calmed down after being stunned for a while, but he was still unable to hide the joy in his heart.


    "My lord, when I first arrived here, I met Young Master Xi Men, and since Young Master Xi Men looks like a talent, I was naturally happy to befriend him. Afterwards, Young Master Xi Men had taken care of me, and this little girl had also agreed to marry Young Master Xi Men, but when Young Master Xi Men wanted to marry me, he received the news that Mo Feng wanted to marry me. For some reason, the people of the Mo Estate had taken a fancy to me, and wanted me to go there as a maid. However, Young Master Xi Men went to assassinate Mo Feng after finding out about me. "

 C40

    After that, he prepared to cry out loud, and when Xi Men Qing finished listening to him, he was immediately set on fire. Now, hearing that Zi Yuan had actually revealed this matter, he naturally believed him, so he continued, "After that, my son was trapped there, and then he was killed by Mo Feng."


    After you and that lord left, I wanted to go see Young Master Xi Men. However, when I saw Young Master Xi Men, I realized that Young Master Xi Men had already died and I wanted to die too. However, Mo Feng had walked over, he actually ¡­ "He actually ¡­" When Zi Yuan said this, it was as if he were unable to continue on. However, Xi Men Qing, who had been enraptured by his words, shouted, "Lady, there''s no harm in saying what you have to say. What is it about him?"


    "He actually wanted to rape me." After she finished speaking, the Violet Garden looked like she had fallen into despondency and no longer said anything.


    "This scoundrel animal actually dared to act like this. He is simply a scoundrel." When Xi Men Qing heard that Mo Feng dared to rape his daughter-in-law, he immediately shouted. His anger could burn the entire mansion down. After calming down, he thought of something and asked: "Then how did you come out?"


    "I, I already prepared a dagger and was about to kill myself, but that Mo Feng actually did this to me, I ¡­" "I ¡­" The Violet Garden pretended to be timid when she said this, as if there was something she didn''t dare to say. However, Xi Men Qing continued with her words.


    "So you killed him? Good kill, good kill, you don''t have to blame yourself. Don''t worry, since you are already pregnant with someone, then you will be my Ximen family''s daughter-in-law. Nobody will dare to touch you here." When Ximen Qing saw how the Violet Garden was acting, not only did he not blame her, he even greatly encouraged her. Then, seeing how the Violet Garden was acting, and feeling heartache for the child in her womb, he said, "I still haven''t asked about your name."


    "My little girl, Zi Yun."


    "Alright, alright, alright. Zi Yun, you should go and rest. You must protect the child in your womb." Xi Men Qing, on the other hand, regarded the child in his womb as his own flesh and blood, fearing that something might happen. At this moment, he hurriedly urged Zi Yuan to have a good rest, thinking that since Zi Yuan had changed, he should rest well and wait for the maid to return to her room to rest.


    Ximen Qing was alone as he looked at the starlight that filled the sky and thought about something. Then, he steeled his heart. Since you, Mo Feng, treated me like this, there was nothing to worry about even if I die.


    The next morning, at the moment when Xi Yuan woke up and prepared to eat breakfast after washing up, a servant ran in and reported to Xi Yuan, "Sir, Sir, something bad has happened."


    "What are you panicking for, it''s not right for you to be panicking like this." Xi Yuan, on the other hand, had been teaching his subordinate a lesson all his life.


    However, that servant was trembling with fear as he said, "Lord, that Mo Feng died just last night."


    "What?" The three of them had worked together for many years, and they had also been working together ever since they betrayed the country of Northern Yue. At this moment, however, when they suddenly heard that Mo Feng was dead, they could not help but feel as if they were being cooked by a rabbit. Then, they thought of something and hurriedly said, "Prepare a carriage, I want to go to the West Gate.


    At this moment, Xi Men Qing was talking to her daughter-in-law, "Zi Yun, you are pregnant now. You can stay here peacefully, treating this place like your own home. Tonight, I will arrange for a doctor to come take a look for you." Actually, Ximen Qing had only realized it last night. Whether his daughter-in-law would have any effect on the fetus after what happened last night, and the child in the womb was Ximen Qing''s only hope. Naturally, he could not lose it.


    When Zi Yuan heard those words, he thought to himself, "If I wait until the doctor comes and finds out that I''m not pregnant, then I believe that he will be exposed. Hah, it seems that Xi Men Qing is destined to not live past tonight."


    "Ok, thank you, my lord." Zi Yuan said obediently.


    "Hey, why are you calling me an adult? You should call me ¡­" Before Ximen Qing could finish his words, he saw his own guard walk over and whisper into his ear, "Milord, that Ximen Yuan has come."


    He naturally knew that it was impossible to keep the matter of Mo Feng''s death a secret. After Xi Yuan heard this, he would definitely come to question him, but Xi Men Qing had already prepared a plan. Thinking of this, he said to Zi Yuan, "Zi Yun, rest well here, I''ll go over first."


    "Alright, please go and busy yourself, my lord."


    Upon seeing Xi Men Qing arrive, Xi Men Qing directly asked him, "Brother Xi Men, are you the one who did this?" Seeing Xi Men Qing asking him so directly, Xi Men Qing had initially planned to beat up Xi Men Qing and Xi Yuan for small talk. However, Xi Men Qing''s gaze turned cold when Xi Men Qing asked him directly.


    "Brother Xi Yuan, you should know about the matter between me and Mo Feng. If that beast is so heartless, then I can only do it."


    "Ai, are you stupid? Right now, the three of us are on the same side of things. Now that Brother Mo is dead, this will affect our situation here ah." Hearing that Ximen Qing had actually said those words so directly, Xi Yuan was also filled with helplessness in his heart. After that, he also said those words.


    "Hmph, Brother Xi Yuan, if your son was like me, I''m afraid you wouldn''t say it like this. Am I the kind of person who doesn''t care?" But this time, I really can''t take it anymore. "


    "Brother Ximen, that sentence of yours could only kill Mo Feng. Don''t think about the consequences. What if the lord blames him?" However, there were only two people here now. If he had offended even Xi Men Qing, then he would probably not have anyone from the same sect here. However, under his helplessness, Xi Yuan still brought out his lord''s name.


    Hehe, Brother Xi Yuan, I knew that you would tell me about the matters of the Lord. But you have to think about it, now that Mo Feng has done such a thing, even if we have to evaluate the logic behind it, I think that the Lord will not blame me. Moreover, the Lord needs us now.


    However, in fact, if something were to happen to Xi Men Qing, then there would be a great change to his lord''s plan. Xi Men Qing did indeed possess a great amount of resources, no wonder Xi Men Qing did not have the slightest worry after killing Mo Feng. However, thinking about it, he should be very angry with his lord.


    However, Xi Yuan also knew that he was not qualified to pursue the responsibilities of Xi Men Qing now that he had become like this. It was likely that the lord would not pursue the responsibilities of Xi Men Qing excessively. Seeing Xi Men Qing say so, Xi Yuan shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Brother Xi Men, I hope so. "Sigh, I guess the pain of losing your son is indeed heart-wrenching, so grieve."


    When he heard Ximen Qing''s first sentence, which was supposed to be relaxed, Ximen Qing felt a wave of sadness wash over him again. Seeing Ximen Qing like this, Ximen Yuan knew that he would not listen to what he had said.


    "Since that''s the case, Brother Ximen, I''ll be leaving first. You should take a good rest at home." It was useless for him to speak anymore. Thus, Xi Men Qing got up to send him off. After all, there were only two people who could be considered officials in the same court at this moment.


    However, just as he was about to leave, he accidentally caught a glimpse of Zi Yuan resting in the garden. For a moment, his heart was filled with doubt.


    He had also seen this woman in the Mo Feng Residence, and this word had a temperament that was hard to forget. Moreover, when he had previously come to the Mo Feng Residence, he had felt a faint sense of danger from her, which was an instinctive reaction that he had developed over the years of battling. However, Mo Feng had said that this maid had accompanied him for many years, so he did not pursue this matter.


    At this moment, Xi Yuan suddenly saw this girl. However, he could not get through. He immediately became suspicious. Could this girl be related to Mo Feng''s death and Xi Men Ren''s death?


    The more he thought about it, the more suspicious he became. However, since what had happened, Xi Yuan could only report it to that lord.


    And that so-called lord was none other than the Regent, Murong Xiu! At this moment, Xi Yuan was respectfully behind him.


    "Are you saying that Xi Men Qing sought for someone to kill Mo Feng in his anger because he could not stand the hatred that Mo Feng had shown him?" Mu Rong Xiu wore a black robe and said calmly.


    "Yes, that''s it." As for Xi Yuan, he didn''t dare to say anything disrespectful towards Murong Xiu''s dense aura. It was true, Murong Xiu''s cultivation base always carried a dense aura, which made it so that Murong Xiu would never act in a hurry. When Murong Xiu heard this news, his face suddenly changed. Then, he coldly said, "Two pieces of trash. These two bastards still dare to start a civil war. They''re simply bastards."

 C41

    However, he did not care too much about the deaths of Mo Feng and Xi Men Ren, because in his heart, the deaths of those few people were not important. As long as they were not part of his plan, then Mo Feng would be dead, while in Murong Xiu''s hands, Mo Feng, Xi Men Qing, and Xi Yuan were three of the important chess pieces. Now that he had lost one, it did not matter that much.


    The thing that Murong Xiu disliked the most was the things that he had planned the most, and in the end, he had even exceeded his expectations. What Murong Xiu disliked the most was the things that he had planned the most, and in the end, he had even exceeded his plans. Behind him, Xi Yuan was shocked when he saw his master like this. He braced himself and asked, "Sir, shouldn''t we start planning out what will happen to Mo Feng now?"


    "Mm, that''s already the case. But I still need you and Xi Men Qing to plan things out for Mo Feng. We can''t let him do all these years for nothing, can we?" Murong Xiu said coldly. Before he could continue, Mu Rong Xiu continued, "But I don''t want this to happen again. Xi Men Qing actually dared to go against my plan. You should at least give me a warning. You know what to do."


    "Yes, I know what to do. But, my lord, who is in charge of the matters regarding Mo Feng? In the end, Ximen Qing and I are in charge of the matters regarding the north side. Right now, there is no way for us to return." After all, the North Vietnam was in chaos. In the past, it had always been Mo Feng who handled things, so it would definitely be inappropriate for him to suddenly accept it. However, he needed someone to take over this task.


    "Hoho, you''re so far away. Your actions are disappointing me more and more. Do you even have the qualifications to take over the matters over there?" Right now, they could only find someone to re-enter from the other side. Otherwise, all of our efforts will come to naught! " Mu Rong Xiu laughed coldly.


    When Xi Yuan heard this rebuke, he hurriedly said, "Yes yes, this subordinate is stupid. This subordinate will go and do it."


    Xi Men Qing, Xi Men Qing, you are actually so muddleheaded. I thought that Mo Feng had quickly settled the matter over there, but now you are going to kill him. I really shouldn''t have done it.


    As for Xi Men Yuan, he wanted to find Xi Men Qing to discuss how to deal with him as soon as Murong Xiu gave the order, because Mo Fengyi had a lot of things to attend to and was a little too busy, especially when he needed to fight his way in alone. Xi Men Qing was feeling a headache because of this, but it was not his alone.


    Xi Men Qing also knew that Mo Fengyi had died, and that the current situation of the three personalities needed to be disturbed a little, as he still needed to take over Mo Feng''s forces. Since the time when Xi Men Yuan had left the house, Xi Men Qing had long since planned to report this to Mu Rong Xiu, but now Xi Men Qing must have formed a force to make things easier for him in the future. Since he was busy here, he remembered that tonight, the doctor would come and take care of his daughter-in-law. Thus, he left his study room. At this moment, Zi Yuan was resting in the backyard of Zi Yuan.


    Ximen Qing was preparing to go to the backyard to see his daughter-in-law, but he heard that his underling had already informed him that Ximen Yuan was coming, and Ximen Yuan did not care that much. He had already taken a step into the backyard, and at this moment, Ximen Qing was about to open his mouth and speak to Zi Yuan when he saw Ximen Yuan hurrying over. At this moment, Ximen Yuan also saw the purple garden in the backyard.


    "Zi Yun, rest well first. I''ll come visit you later." Xi Men Qing greeted Zi Yun and led him to his study. As for Xi Yuan, he looked at Zi Yuan without leaving a trace. Although he was suspicious, he knew that it was not the case now. When the two of them headed to the study, Zi Yuan''s gaze chilled, while the other followed quietly ¡­


    "Brother Ximen, I assume you know why I''ve come here twice today." Xi Yuan walked to the study room and said after taking a sip of tea.


    "Hehe, Brother Xi Yuan. What did the Lord say? " Xi Men Qing asked directly as if he had already known about this.


    "Your Lordship is very dissatisfied." The Lord wants me to tell you, if there''s a next time, the two of us will probably be the same as Mo Feng. " After saying this, Xi Yuan placed the teacup on the table and looked at Xi Men Qing.


    When Xi Men Qing heard these words, he could not help but shiver. He knew his master''s methods, and this scene had been witnessed by Xi Yuan.


    Hehe, Brother Ximen, there is no need to be anxious. Just as Brother Ximen had said, although the current Lord has some opinions about you, since the matter has already happened, there is no need to continue pestering this matter.


    "Alright, since you left today, I finally understood. Mo Feng did indeed have a lot of spies in the capital of the Northern Yue State, but he had never heard of the names of those people. You should know that even though the three of us are mutinous, our masters are still in their own positions, and we have never heard of his name before. Therefore, we still need the approval of our lord if we want to separate the name of the Northern Yue into our territory."


    "You don''t need to think about the Lord''s place. Sigh, to be honest, I just said it today and was even scolded by the Lord. The Lord said that I don''t need to take over the things there anymore, so the only thing I need to do is to place someone there to take over Mo Feng''s hand."


    "Oh? Did the Lord say so? That''s a lot easier to deal with. I have some trustworthy people here in the Western Kingdom, so it shouldn''t be too big of a problem. As long as we manage the factions that originally belonged to Mo Feng, there should not be any big mistakes. " After Xi Men Qing heard what Xi Yuan said, he immediately told his thoughts.


    "But the most important thing right now is to not know how to find those people." You also said that each had his own responsibilities, so how do we know exactly who his subordinates are? " In terms of fighting, perhaps Xiyuan was an expert. However, he was not a match for Ximen Qing in terms of pure strategy. Ximen Qing smiled faintly.


    "Brother Xi Yuan, don''t worry about that. Just follow my lead, as long as we know someone from Mo Feng''s side." After the two of them had settled the matter, the two of them laughed heartily. On the other hand, Zi Yuan, who was on the roof, was hiding his killing intent, but the current Zi Yuan knew that there were still some spies in the current Northern State of Yue. However, as long as these two people were eliminated, he did not need to care who the master was.


    "In that case, Brother Ximen, I shall wait for your good news. You should know that I am still inferior to you in these matters, haha." Hearing those words, Ximen Qing felt much more at ease. Thus, she was prepared to stand up and send him off.


    "Oh, right. Brother Ximen, the lady in the courtyard ¡­"


    Xi Men Qing was startled when Xi Yuan suddenly brought up this topic. Then, he made an excuse and said, "Hey, after this girl, Mo Feng, died, I saw how pitiful he was and brought him back." After that, Xi Men Qing gave Xi Yuan an ambiguous look. When Xi Yuan saw this gaze, he immediately understood something, but he was still a little suspicious. However, since Xi Men Qing had already said so, he would not know what was good for him.


    However, he could not find the shadow of Zi Yuan, so he became a little anxious. At this moment, Zi Yuan was hiding behind Song Bai, blocking her view in the night. The moment Xi Men Qing turned around, Zi Yuan jumped out of the backyard, and with a flash of the dagger in his hand, he placed it against Xi Men Qing''s neck.


    "Zi Yun, what are you doing?" When Xi Men Qing saw that Zi Yuan had taken such an action, he immediately shouted in panic.


    "Haha, Lord Ximen, I do not have much time to dawdle around with you. I merely wish to know exactly who your so-called master is."


    "You, you actually dared to lie to me. I won''t tell you even if I die." He wanted to let the guards in his residence hear him and then save him, but he could not hide it from the Violet Garden. At that moment, the Violet Garden also knew that it was necessary for her to quickly get to know Xi Men Qing. Otherwise, there would be trouble. At the moment, he only laughed coldly, "Your son is waiting for you underground. Don''t forget to tell Mo Feng to never become a rebel in his next life."


    Xi Men Qing''s eyes were wide open as he looked at the sky in disbelief. It turned out that all of this was the work of this arrogant daughter-in-law. At this moment, Xi Men Qing had stopped speaking and died unwillingly.


    Thus, Zi Yuan decided to make his move tonight. At this moment, Xi Yuan was in the middle of organizing his affairs in his study, but Zi Yuan, who was on the roof, suddenly took out a hidden weapon and stabbed westward with a whooshing sound. Xi Yuan, on the other hand, had been in the middle of the battlefield for a long time now, and when he received the hidden weapon in his hand, he shouted loudly, "Who''s there, get the hell out."


    The Violet Garden leaped down. When Xi Yuan saw that it was the purple-clothed woman he had seen a few times, he immediately shouted, "Did you kill Mo Feng?"


    Zi Yuan did not say anything, but instead aimed at the empty space in which Xi Yuan was speaking. With the dagger in his right hand, he flipped sideways in the air and headed directly to the west to assassinate him.


    Xi Yuan''s two hands actually caught the daggers that were rapidly stabbing towards him. When Zi Yuan saw that his martial arts were so impressive, he bent down and bent his legs.


    Bang, bang.


    In this exchange, the two were unexpectedly evenly matched. Soon after, the Violet Garden also knew that she could only quickly settle the matter of the fight between the two. Otherwise, if the guards outside found out, it would be hard for her to escape.


    However, the hidden sharp concealed weapon had dragged its body out. As for Xi Yuan, he suddenly waved his shirt. At this moment, the Violet Garden noticed a sliver of space on Xi Yuan''s body and once again picked up her dagger before charging forward. However, his left hand managed to withstand the full force of Xi Yuan''s attack. However, the dagger had pierced into Xi Yuan''s back!


    After a fierce battle, Zi Yuan''s left hand was also injured. However, at this moment, Xi Yuan was powerless to continue fighting, so he could only cower and lie on the ground. However, Zi Yuan walked over while looking coldly at Xi Yuan, "Do you want to know how those people died?"


    "You ¡­ You... It''s actually you, woman. Just who are you? " At this moment, Xi Yuan knew that he was doomed, but he still shouted with a stern expression.


    "You don''t need to know who I am, but you will meet me soon, including me. Also, don''t call yourself a thief in your next life anymore." After saying that, he ruthlessly stomped down. At this moment, Xi Yuan had also died.


    Violet Garden, who was about to leave, suddenly thought of something. She looked for the Four Treasures in the study and wrote them down.


    "Such a traitor should be killed by a traitor. Whoever sees this book should not do such a thing again. Otherwise, they will be killed without mercy!"

 C42

    The plot of the country of Western Li was temporarily lifted after the assassination attempt by Zi Yuan, but Zi Yuan immediately rode his horse back to his home after the incident ended.


    At this moment, he was healing his injuries. At this moment, the Violet Garden''s father, Cheng Huaiye, rushed back after finding out that the Violet Garden had returned. He knocked on the door and said, "Violet Garden, why have you returned?"


    After Zi Yuan left the house of the Marquis to become Helian Xuan Yi''s personal guard, he never set foot inside the house again. When he heard his servant say that she was back, he was a bit surprised. He didn''t understand why she had suddenly returned, but he found it even more unbelievable that she had actually returned. And from what he heard, he seemed to be injured. Thus, without any hesitation, she rushed to her embroidery building.


    When the Violet Garden heard his voice, she put down the things in her hands and turned around to take a look. With a glance, she saw Cheng Huaiye standing not far away with an anxious expression on his face. She did not know what she was. After being injured, she did not return to the palace but to the manor.


    There was no expression on her cold face, nor was there any emotion in her voice. She was only answering his question.


    "Yes, I''m back."


    As far as Cheng Zi Yuan was concerned, his worry didn''t have any feelings. It was as if even this body could not get close to him. There were only some very complicated feelings. However, he had never experienced too much emotion and couldn''t tell what these feelings represented. He just looked at the person in front of him with an expressionless face, his face filled with worry.


    "Dad, I''m fine. If you''re fine, then go rest."


    As soon as her words left her mouth, Cheng Yi knew that she was chasing him away. His heart was filled with bitterness.


    On the day he returned, he could not forget how she looked at him with that icy expression, as if he were a stranger to her. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but it was as if a stone was stuck in his throat and he could not make a sound. Finally, he could only sigh.


    He gave her a deep look before shaking his head helplessly and leaving. Unexpectedly, as he was turning around, he heard someone say to him, "Dad, what''s the situation in the imperial court?"


    When Cheng Huaiye heard his daughter mention this, he also felt gratified. Although he didn''t know what his daughter had done, he did know something about her disappearance. However, since his daughter hadn''t mentioned it, he didn''t want to ask. After all, his daughter had grown up.


    Currently, the Emperor is overjoyed. Some people in the Northern Yue State do not dare to act rashly. However, this time, news of Mo Feng and the other two betraying men dying innocently caused the Emperor to be happy.


    As he spoke of this, Cheng Ye looked at Zi Yuan, intentionally or unintentionally. After a moment of silence, he opened his mouth again, "Zi Yuan, if there''s nothing else, let''s head back to the palace. I think the emperor is definitely looking for you as well."


    Who would have thought that he would suddenly say this to her? A strange feeling surfaced in his heart. She suppressed the unnecessary feelings in her heart and nodded emotionlessly at him.


    "Yes, I understand, Father."


    After hearing his answer, Cheng Huaiye did not say anything. He only nodded at her with a complicated expression on his face. Cheng Ziyuan did not notice, but after answering a question, he turned around, packed his things, and prepared to leave. She did not look back even when she heard the sound of Cheng''s footsteps leaving.


    As before, Cheng Zi Yuan returned to the palace without alerting anyone. Helian Xuanyin, who was in the midst of reading a memorial, suddenly felt another aura appear within the palace. He raised his head and saw Cheng Zi Yuan, who was standing nearby. Against the light, he couldn''t see the expression on her face. He could only feel that her aura had become even colder.


    "You''re back?"


    He didn''t say anything, only nodded his head.


    "Yes." Is there anything else to say? "


    Indeed, there were some things that Zi Yuan wanted to say when he saw Helian Dao asking about the other side. He looked at Helian and said in an orderly manner, "Yes, I did gather some information there."


    Seeing that Helian Lie was indicating for her to continue, Zi Yuan continued to speak, "After this assassination, something happened. Mo Feng, Xi Men Qing, and Xi Men Yuan were indeed behind this assassination, and they were being commanded by someone behind the scenes. Moreover, Mo Feng seems to have a certain amount of connections within the country of Bei Yue, and this person''s network is some of the resources that belong to Mo Feng.


    He seemed to be thinking of something. Then, Zi Yuan continued, "Also, the three of them are probably doing their jobs, and they all have certain amounts of information in their hands. But the three of them did not reveal this information to each other, and each of them handed it over to an adult they addressed as. And this man had been controlling all this.


    When he heard Violet Garden mention the word ''master'', Helian Lie thought to himself, ''to be able to be called an adult by these three people, and to be able to work for this person, there shouldn''t be anyone else apart from the Regent, Murong Xiu.'' Thinking of this, Helian Yin''s eyes turned cold as he looked at Violet Garden.


    "Yes, after that Mo Feng was killed, Xi Yuan and Xi Men Qing discussed how they should accept the Northern Yue matter. However, due to the lack of time, I had no choice but to kill them." Speaking to that point, Zi Yuan also felt helpless. Originally, he could have inquired about the person behind them, but due to the lack of time, if he didn''t kill all three of them, the one who died would likely be him! However, what Zi Yuan did not know was that Helian already knew in his heart.


    "Are you saying that there are some people in the Northern Yue Sect who belong to Xi Men Qing and the rest, and Mo Feng is the leader here?" After hearing this, Helian asked with a frown on his face.


    "That''s right. However, they seem to have a list. If they had that list, they would be able to obtain it. However, even Ximen Qing and the others do not know about that list."


    "If you go investigate, do you think you can find out?" When Helian heard this, he smiled meaningfully at the Violet Garden and said.


    "This, if the Violet Garden were to investigate, although there should be some trouble, we should be able to find some clues." He was a killer himself, and killing was his instinct. However, when it came to investigating, he might not be the leader, so Zi Yuan did not dare to be too complacent.


    "Haha, Zi Yuan, you''re becoming more and more adorable now. I was only joking around." Helian''s sudden change in attitude caused Zi Yuan to be stunned for a moment before feeling incomparably embarrassed. She had never heard anyone praise her as adorable. Yet when Helian said this, Zi Yuan''s face turned red. Soon after, Helian noticed Zi Yuan''s distress and blurted out.


    "Let me tell you this, if you were to investigate now, you wouldn''t even be able to find a single clue, much less any clues. Murong Xiu is a decisive person, and since this matter has already been exposed, the people in the Northern Yue State need to immediately give up. If you just killed Mo Feng, then perhaps Murong Xiu won''t do this."


    "However, we can''t say that we''re able to take back the people from the Northern Yue State. At most, another person would be able to take over. But now that the three of them are dead, Murong Xiu won''t come back no matter what." As Helian said this, Zi Yuan, on the other hand, was filled with admiration towards Helian''s analysis. Murong Xiu and Helian were both talented people, and Helian Xiu could have imagined this.


    The reason why Helian could be so sure of himself was because, ever since the three of them had died and Zi Yuan had rushed back, Murong Xiu had launched a coup and was now gradually suppressing the Western Li Army. This was also why Helian was able to immediately determine that the Northern Yue State was on the verge of settling the matter, but the problem he had to face now was how to deal with the Western Li Country''s army.


    "Do you want to know why I''m so sure?" Helian still smiled as he looked at the Violet Garden. At this moment, Helian felt that the more he looked at the Violet Garden, the more he liked it.


    "Your subordinate doesn''t know." Zi Yuan answered honestly as well.


    "That''s because a few days ago, the army of the Western Kingdom had already headed towards us. I believe that they will be sending troops to the Northern Desert soon."


    "Ah, how can he be so fast?" He had come all the way from there without hearing the news. Now that he suddenly heard Helian said this, he also felt somewhat caught off guard.


    "Hmph, that Murong Xiu is indeed a ruthless and decisive person. As soon as that chess piece dies, he''ll immediately act. He''s a great enemy." Although Helian Helian hated Murong Xiu for his speed, he still admired him from the bottom of his heart. Murong Xiu was truly a ruthless man; since the chess piece was dead, there was no need for him to plan anything.


    "Then what should we do, your majesty?" Zi Yuan suddenly asked.


    "I''m going to send your father to kill that western army! "Resume my Three Thousand Rivers and Mountains of the Northern Yue!" Helian Helian focused his eyes, and the aura of an emperor suddenly emanated from his body. Even the Violet Garden felt a wave of fear when she saw this.


    When Violet Garden came to her senses, she knelt down on one knee. "Your Majesty, I am willing to represent my father in the war. I hope that Your Majesty can fulfill my wish." When the Violet Garden heard that the Emperor was going to send her father to be the vanguard, she instantly became anxious. She absolutely could not allow her father to fight on the battlefield at his age.


    "Sigh, how can a girl like you replace father?" Seeing the Violet Garden acting in such a manner, Helian Lie heaved a sigh of relief. However, the instant the sigh left her lips, the injuries on her left hand were triggered.


    "Ah," Zi Yuan exclaimed softly.


    "Are you hurt? Let me see, why didn''t you say anything just now, you girl. " He wanted to use a hand to help her up, but she dodged. Soon after, Zi Yuan took three steps back, once again kneeling on one knee with an indescribable resolve in his eyes. "I beg Your Majesty''s permission."


    It was rare to see such a woman nowadays, but Helian''s heart softened when he saw how close she was to Zi Yuan. However, when he saw that Zi Yuan was injured, Helian really didn''t want her to leave the battle, but the look in her eyes was so resolute that Helian actually hesitated for a moment.

 C43

    "Let me ask you, if you were to set off, how would you march?" Helian looked at the resolute Zi Yuan and asked suddenly.


    "If I become the commander, I will not order anything. Kill!" "If I do not command, and if the soldiers do not obey, kill! If I become a general, kill!" The Violet Garden being able to say three ''killers'' in one breath and her body revealing a chilly aura caused Helian Lie''s heart to be alarmed.


    Now that Helian Lie suddenly asked him this question, the thought in his mind came out. In reality, Zi Yuan also had some courage, but Helian did not give him a precise location and only told him how he was to march. This was the only answer he could give.


    In his heart, Helian said, "This girl is indeed not ordinary." As he thought of this, the gaze he used to look at the Violet Garden became a little different.


    "Good, good kill!" Then let me ask you, if I let you command me, you will be the commander, where will you attack? " This time around, it was not as easy as the last time. This time, Helian sincerely wanted to discuss this matter with Zi Yuan. His attitude had already unknowingly changed.


    "If I were the commander, I would split into three generals. I would attack from the west and leave the king on the right, and I would transfer to be in charge of reserve troops. I would then become a spy and then I would find an opportunity to take the head of the army from the army!" When the Violet Garden saw the emperor''s serious expression, she pondered for a moment before speaking decisively.


    If Zi Yuan was truly handsome, then that would indeed be a very fierce attack. However, at that moment, the strength of the Western Parry Army and the Northern Yue Army could be said to be on the same level on the surface. However, it would not be reasonable for them to have any Elite Armaments behind their backs.


    Helian Lie felt that what Zi Yuan said was too extreme. If she was really handsome, could she protect the three paths? As Helian thought of this, he was suddenly shocked. No, if he was to become a spy all the way here, then it would be making a big fuss over nothing.


    If he paid attention to the details, it would be a victory in a war. However, it would be a bit of a loss if he continued to scout out the entire way. Afterwards, Zi Yuan said that he would take the head of the enemy''s commander.


    The Purple Garden might not be able to be the commander, but if he was an expert, then from the words that the Purple Garden had just said, Helian could be certain that if the Purple Garden was the general, then it would be able to reduce a lot of trouble for him. However, seeing the manner in which the Purple Garden was acting, Helian''s heart also began to hesitate, and behind him, Helian''s eyes were filled with killing intent as he looked at the Purple Garden.


    "Zi Yuan, I already have a plan in my heart. This time, we are pressing in from the west, and time is extremely short, if I let you go like this, I think you will feel that there is no guarantee in your heart. Moreover, not just anyone can be a commander, I''ve decided that I will be the commander myself, and you will be my right vanguard. "How about it?"


    "What about my father?" When Zi Yuan heard Helian said this, she felt that it was unsuitable for her to be the commander for the first time on the expedition, but she was extremely worried for her father. Zi Yuan was also very anxious for her father, and now that Helian said this, there was definitely no need for her father to march anymore.


    "You, you are usually quite quick-witted, why can''t you understand me at critical moments? I''ve already said it, I''m the commander, you have to assist me, your father can arrange political affairs for me in the imperial court."


    "Ah, good, that''s right. Zi Yuan thanks the Emperor." When the Purple Garden heard Helian Lie''s words, a wave of awkwardness rose in her heart. It was likely that she really didn''t want her father to go out to battle, which was why she was in such a hurry. She didn''t even understand the conversation.


    So you can get up now?" Helian said in a teasing manner. Afterwards, he prepared to go over to help Zi Yuan up. Zi Yuan did not refuse him. After kneeling on the ground for such a long time, anyone else would feel uncomfortable. However, when Helian Haoyue floated up, he saw that the Violet Garden''s face was unexpectedly haggard. For a moment, he couldn''t bear it and was about to use his hand to caress the Violet Garden''s face, but the Violet Garden avoided it without leaving a trace.


    For a moment, Helian also felt awkward. Fortunately, Helian lived up to his title as the ruler of a country. He then looked at Zi Yuan and said gently, "Does it still hurt?"


    "It doesn''t hurt." The Violet Garden forcefully said these two words, yet her heart was moved by the gentleness of this Helian. So he cared about me as well.


    "Alright, then you should go back and rest first. Remember, you are not on a mission by yourself anymore. You must remember to help me protect my body." Helian looked at Violet Garden''s forceful attitude and spoke with gentleness.


    "Zi Yuan understands. Thank you for your concern, then. I''ll be leaving first." When a woman is feeling emotional, she will often not understand that some words actually have another meaning behind them. When Helian said that earlier, it added another meaning to it, meaning that you, Zi Yuan, are not alone anymore. You still have me, so you have to take good care of your body for me. However, Zi Yuan, who was moved, still did not understand. When he saw the shadow of Zi Yuan slowly walking out of the imperial garden, his heart stopped for a moment. He then suddenly shouted, "Inform the army to set off tomorrow.


    "Yes, your servant will go right away."


    At this moment, Cheng Hui was waiting for his daughter at home. However, before she could ask the emperor what he wanted her to do, she heard the order from a eunuch and announced that she had entered the palace to see the emperor.


    Cheng Huaiye looked doubtfully at Cheng Zi Yuan beside him. Before he could say anything, he heard her say to him, "Father, go quickly. If you need anything, wait until you return."


    Her words made him suppress the doubts in his heart. After kneeling down to receive the decree, he said to Zi Yuan, "Un! Rest well at home, Violet Garden. I''ll have a nice chat with you when I get back. " Cheng Huaiye greeted his daughter and immediately followed the eunuch to the emperor''s side.


    "Your majesty, I wonder what orders you have for this old subject now?" Cheng Huaiye looked at Helian respectfully and said.


    "Teacher, there''s no need to be so polite. It''s better to just call me Helian." Helian saw that Cheng Huaiye had arrived and said respectfully. Helian knew that being the father of a master for a day was something Helian knew. Moreover, he was taught by Cheng Huaiye, and as the emperor, he could put on airs in front of others.


    "Hehe, it''s good that the emperor is considerate. Right now, the emperor is in the middle of spring and autumn. This old subject is still an official." Although Cheng Huai was a bit pedantic, he was very sincere to the royal family. And when Helian saw this, he was very confident that Cheng Huai could handle the matters of the court for him.


    "Teacher is too polite. Helian said it directly. After all, you and I don''t need to beat around the bush either." Helian looked at his teacher and said these words of courtesy. Then, he went straight to the point.


    "Yes, this old official listens."


    "Teacher, I assume that you''ve also received the news that the Western Legion will be heading straight for our Northern Yue territory." "Teacher, what do you think we should do?" Helian did not directly say that he wanted Chengye to help him manage the court affairs. Instead, he suddenly asked about this matter.


    "According to this old official''s foolish opinion, there are still some bandits in the country of Northern Yue. However, since the three men from the Xi Men family are dead now, I believe that the reactionaries in the country of Northern Yue can quiet down for a while. It is precisely because the traitor that was planted in the country of Northern Yue has been eliminated that the West Li Empire is in such a hurry to march north."


    "Teacher is indeed a teacher, but my thoughts are the same as mine." When Helian saw that Cheng Huaiye was thinking the same thing as him, he was impressed. His teacher was indeed extraordinary. In fact, wasn''t Helian the one who was taught by Cheng Huaiye?


    "Hehe, your majesty praises me." "Presumably, the Emperor has already made his decision." When Cheng Huaiye saw Helian''s praise of him, he was overjoyed.


    Just as teacher has said, now that the West Li Country has been forced to such an extent, we naturally do not lack outstanding men. Why do we need to be stuck here feeling wronged like this? When his words reached this point, the Emperor''s Qi exuded from Helian''s body once again. Surprisingly, a wave of killing intent was felt even by Cheng Huaiye who was standing opposite of him. Before Cheng Huaiye could reply, Helian continued speaking.


    Teacher said earlier that the West Li Country has already been exposed because of the spy planted in our Northern Yue City. Therefore, the people that they have been preparing here for so many years should not be completely clear about the situation in an instant.


    "Then what does the emperor plan to do? According to what this old official has seen, someone still needs to control the political affairs of the imperial court." When Cheng Huaiye heard Helian say this, he naturally understood that Helian himself was about to set off for the battle. At this moment, Helian Lie was worried that some of the reactionaries in the imperial court would continue to cause chaos after he left.


    "Haha, teacher is a smart person, there''s no need for me to say too much. I am prepared to appoint teacher to represent me in the imperial court. I wonder if you would be willing to do so." Helian looked at his teacher and finally expressed the intention to call him over. If it was anyone else, the emperor''s order would have been given to anyone who dared to act. Even the emperor being so considerate would have moved Helian Lie''s heart greatly, and he blurted out the words.


    "This old official accepts the decree!"

 C44

    Seeing that Cheng Huaiye had agreed so readily, Helian Lie''s heart relaxed. When he saw that Cheng Huaiye seemed to want to say something, Helian Lie understood what was going on. Thus, he smiled and said.


    "Teacher, if you have something to say, feel free to say it."


    Sigh, Your Majesty, when my daughter returns this time, this old subject doesn''t have much time to accompany her. Now that this old subject has received the decree, I''m afraid the emperor doesn''t have much time left. After Cheng Huaiye received the decree, he knew that the reason why the Violet Garden came to see the Emperor was definitely for the matter of Western Kingdom, so he immediately understood something. Now, he could only hope that the Emperor would take good care of his daughter in his place.


    "Teacher, rest assured, as long as Helian remains alive, Zi Yuan will not be harmed. Hehe, I presume that Zi Yuan and teacher are the same. I wanted to ask teacher to go on the expedition in my place, but Zi Yuan refused to do so and insisted on going on the campaign in my place. Now, it seems that teacher and Zi Yuan''s fatherly relationship has made Helian extremely envious."


    Helian was indeed envious of the feelings of Zi Yuan and Cheng Huaiye, but he did not feel that family love was difficult to obtain in the Monarch''s House. When Cheng Huaiye heard Helian''s words, he felt gratified in his heart.


    "With what the Emperor has said, this old subject is relieved. If there''s nothing else, this old subject still wants to go back and properly explain this to the Violet Garden. Otherwise, it''ll cause more trouble for the Emperor."


    "Haha, Teacher''s words are too polite. Zi Yuan is a woman, how can he give me any trouble?" Teacher, go back and have a good chat with Zi Yuan as soon as possible. "


    "Yes, this old official shall return first." After Cheng Huaiye respectfully bade farewell to Helian Lie, he immediately rushed home. He did not know when he would be able to return to the Violet Garden this time around.


    When he thought of how the Violet Garden wanted to go to the battlefield together with him, Helian''s heart was filled with helplessness. Although the Violet Garden possessed both virtue and ambition, she was still a girl after all, and the battlefield was ever-changing. How could he pay attention to her at all times, since he had already promised his master that he would definitely do it?


    Initially, when he saw the look in Zi Yuan''s eyes, he had wanted to transfer Zi Yuan into his good friend, Ye Luan Cang''s army. Helian himself could not be at ease because this person was truly talented, worthy of the title of Commander of the Northern Yue and had also been sent out several times in the same way. However, Ye Cang was currently guarding the border between the Eastern and Northern Yue region.


    This was one of the reasons. The other reason was that Helian had wanted to flatten the entire Western Kingdom. Although the battle between the two armies could not be so decisive, Helian wanted to personally go and take a look. Even if his wish was not fulfilled, he wanted to defeat the Western Kingdom.


    When Cheng Huai rushed home, he saw Zi Yuan packing his luggage, and his white brows couldn''t help but tremble.


    "Father, why are you back so soon?" Zi Yuan was also stunned when he saw his father standing at the entrance. Before his father had returned, he had already prepared everything, but now that his father had returned, looking at the worried expression on his face, he didn''t know what to do.


    "You are preparing to prepare everything before I return and then secretly depart with the army tomorrow, right?" When Cheng Huaiye saw his daughter like this, he could not help but feel gratified.


    "Daddy, daughter really doesn''t want daddy to worry anymore. Daughter is already so old." When Zi Yuan saw the worry in his father''s eyes, he lowered his head and said.


    He walked over and wrapped his arms around Zi Yuan as he said with a long tone, "Child, ever since you were born, I have known that you are extraordinary. After you grew up, I feel that you have moved further and further away from me, because your recent performance has caused me, a father, to be shocked."


    After hearing her father''s words, the body that was lying in her father''s embrace trembled unnaturally. Her father actually doted on her so much, and she could feel the sorrow in his words. For a moment, he felt pain in his heart, as if he wanted to cry. She was terrified of what she was feeling, but she didn''t dare to show it. He just stayed in Cheng Huaiye''s arms and listened to him patiently.


    "Child, you know that the greatest sorrow of a father is seeing his own daughter become more and more outstanding, but becoming further and further away from himself. I know that you are a good child, but in my heart, I always want to protect my child, not let my child protect me.


    After saying that, Cheng Huaiye paused for a moment before continuing, "You should not have followed the emperor out of the army this time. You don''t have any experience in the army, so how can father not worry?"


    Before Zi Yuan could reply, Cheng Huai let go of her arms and said, "Yuan, if you regret it now, it won''t be too late. I''ll help you talk to the emperor. I''m sure the emperor will give father some face."


    His words made the emotions in Cheng Zi Yuan''s heart very complicated, but on the surface, no change could be seen. After thinking for a while, he said lightly, "Father, please give your daughter a chance, a chance to prove herself, okay? Your daughter promises that nothing will happen to her."


    After hearing what the Violet Garden said, Cheng Huaiyuan heaved a long sigh. However, he still said, "Sigh, you''ve finally grown up." However, he didn''t say anything else.


    It was the same for the heart of a father. The father was unwilling to let his daughter suffer any grievances or harm. There were too many destabilizing factors when it came to the march.


    Ever since Zi Yuan came here, he could not get used to this kind of care. In his previous life, as a cold-blooded killer, he only had cold blood to accompany him all the time. Although he did not mind, he still wanted to protect his only kin for the original Cheng Zi Yuan.


    That night, the father and daughter duo talked about military matters. Cheng Huaizhu was worried that his daughter would march, so he had to explain some things to Zi Yuan in order to make him feel at ease.


    "Yuan, this is your first time leaving the army, but I still have some things I need to tell you." When Cheng Huai saw that his daughter had to go, he could only helplessly explain some matters of the battlefield to her.


    "Daddy, just say it, daughter will listen." When the Violet Garden saw her father like this, it also quieted down.


    "Which army does the Emperor want you to control?"


    "Right vanguard."


    "Ah, right vanguard." When Cheng Huai Ye heard that the Emperor had arranged for his daughter to be the vanguard on the right, he was pleased. However, when he heard that the Emperor had arranged his daughter to be the vanguard on the right, he was pleased. Upon hearing this, Cheng Huaiye paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Child, the vanguard on the right is indeed the most intimidating team after the marshal, but it is also the most dangerous team." Child, the vanguard on the right is indeed the most intimidating team after the marshal.


    "Your daughter knows. Daddy, don''t worry. Your daughter will definitely protect you." When Zi Yuan heard his father''s words, he knew that his father was worried about him. After that, he vowed solemnly. After hearing his daughter''s promise, Cheng Huaiye also continued speaking.


    Even if I told you now, you shouldn''t stay on the battlefield. But since you are now a general, then I still have to properly explain it to you. If you are a general on the right, then you must become the first team to charge. General Left Lu and General Middle Road will rush out to help you when you need them.


    Cheng Huaiye continued, "As for you, as a soldier on the right side of the road, you will have to support the Lord of the Left from behind the moment you charge into the fray. However, this support will only come out when you have an overwhelming attack, or should we say with equal strength, between the two armies. Otherwise, the Lord of the Left will not appear.


    "Why? Is it just the right flank of the army being wiped out?" The Violet Garden had indeed never entered a battlefield before, and for a moment, it was difficult for her to understand why her father would say such things.


    Sigh, there are a lot of unspoken rules here. Right now, the Western Li Country''s army is pressing down, but because they have already occupied the geographical advantage, our Northern Yue Army is only able to gather and deploy them, so if the first team does not take the so-called geographical advantage, it will be very difficult to achieve any results. As for the Emperor sending you to be the right vanguard, I''m afraid that''s what he wants to do.


    When Cheng Huaiye said this, he also hoped that his daughter would retreat in the face of difficulties. Yet, there was a different sternness in Zi Yuan''s eyes. Cheng Huaiye knew that his daughter wouldn''t be able to move.


    "Dad, don''t worry. I am a general on the right. I should be able to motivate the army. If I am the first, then the second, third and thousand troops will follow me." Zi Yuan had also formally stated his imposing manner as a general of the right wing.


    If what you said is true, if you can exchange a thousand troops for your own, then the enemy will break by itself. But as a daughter, you are restricted within the army, so it must be difficult." Hearing his daughter''s words, Cheng Huaiye felt gratified and helpless. His daughter was already considered to be a man in her own right, but it was all because she was a woman.


    Ever since I came to this place, I''ve been trying to establish a great battle record here. So what if I''m a woman? Even if it''s a magnificent army, I still treat it as a joke. Otherwise, why would I have to painstakingly travel here? Looking at my own father, his eyes narrowed as he firmly said, "Rest assured, father, your daughter naturally has her own methods.


    Yes, the Violet Garden did indeed have its own method, and that was to kill! If one person was disrespectful and killed to tens of thousands of people, then the army wouldn''t be able to move forward, killing tens of thousands of people to see! With this temperament, he was no longer inferior to a man.


    When Cheng Huaiye saw how determined his daughter was, he was also deeply affected by her imposing aura. After that, he did not say any more words to stop Violet Garden from marching. Knowing that it was impossible, he could only talk about things related to marching.


    The sky had already turned white. Cheng Huaiye looked at Zi Yuan and finally said, "Zi Yuan, outside, be careful. There''s a father waiting for you inside the house."


    "Yes, daughter understands." Seeing Cheng Huaiye speak like this, Zi Yuan suppressed all the feelings in his heart and slowly walked out.

 C45

    At this very moment, the army of the Western Kingdom was stationed here, and the army led by Helian had also set up camp here. At night, the sky was filled with stars, and at this moment, Violet Garden was also wearing a military uniform as they discussed tactics with Helian.


    "Your majesty, right now, the western army is guarding that place, and Han Valley Pass is originally a dangerous place for antennas. How can we break through that?" The two of them had been here for a long time, and the Violet Garden had also scouted the road ahead time and time again. However, she discovered that she was unable to walk through the road on the other side of the valley, and just the violent current on the other side of the valley could only come from that side.


    From Zi Yuan''s point of view, he was extremely suspicious. Zi Yuan also felt that Helian was extremely imposing, so it was likely that the number of people in the opposing army was greater than his own. That Murong Xiu was a decisive person, and this time, he had actually brought the Western Army over. At this moment, Helian Lie was waiting for Helian Lie to go over and fight with him.


    Helian sat as still as Mt. Tai, not moving an inch. Ever since he had joined the army, he had begun to admire these cold-blooded men of the Northern Yue State. He was originally an assassin, but his heart was cold, and these men were very hot-blooded; they had not lost their morale over the past few fights, and during the battles, he had been saved by a few soldiers. The feelings between these soldiers and the Northern Yue State soldiers had also been established.


    The previous few times at the Han Valley Pass, Zi Yuan, as the vanguard on the right, had been intercepted by a group at the Ice River Valley''s entrance. The previous few times at the Han Valley''s front, Zi Yuan, as the vanguard at the west, had been intercepted by a team at the Ice River Valley''s entrance.


    At this moment, Xi Li''s army is waiting for us to pass, and if we want to pass through now, it will be extremely difficult. As you can see, the Han Valley Pass is not like the Ice River Valley''s entrance, and it is extremely steep, and if we want to pass through, we must pass through the river. When our army arrives, we will be exhausted, and Xi Li''s army will be able to swallow our group without wasting any energy. Although Helian was sitting there calmly, his heart was still very anxious. He had clearly led the right way in the past few days, but Han Valley Pass was indeed a hurdle and it was hard to pass.


    "Then we can''t just sit there and wait for death. We have to go no matter what." At this moment, the troops on the right were already low in morale. If they could not reach the momentum of the western army, then the troops on the right would be unable to accept this outcome. On the battlefield, the soldiers'' morale was extremely important.


    "Don''t worry, let me think of a way." However, how could we cut off that river? It was obviously impossible, so Helian said helplessly, "Right now, we still have no way of getting through it, so we can only calm down. Haha, it would be great if that river suddenly breaks." Helian said in a somewhat whimsical manner. However, when the Violet Garden on the other side heard this, her eyes suddenly focused.


    However, at this moment, Zi Yuan thought of explosives. Indeed, if there was an explosive charge, then he would be able to directly stop that river, because there were two huge mountains at the entrance of Han Valley. If he were to place some explosives in there, it shouldn''t be too difficult.


    "Oh? What is it? " Helian Lie suddenly remembered when he saw Zi Yuan. For some reason, he was startled in his heart. Could it be that she really had a good idea?


    "Your majesty, please forgive the Violet Garden for not being able to tell, but when the time comes, the emperor will know." It was impossible for him to use explosives to engage in large-scale slaughter. If this world could really use explosives to eliminate the enemy, then there was no need for Violet Garden to think too much about it. She would just directly use a large amount of explosives to make a large number of them and then use them to annihilate the enemy. However, explosives had to be made at a certain time. This world didn''t have that kind of advanced technology, but they could be used to make gunpowder.


    The reason why Zi Yuan didn''t tell Helian Lie was because he was afraid that Helian Lie would immediately ask him to make this kind of explosive for him. This was something impossible in this world. Gunpowder was still possible. Helian saw that Zi Yuan was actually trying to keep him in suspense and felt helpless. He then said calmly, "Fine, it''s fine even if you don''t say it. You can go and do it."


    "Yes, Your Majesty. Zi Yuan will take his leave first." After she finished speaking, Zi Yuan stood up to bid her farewell before returning to his own military camp.


    "Zi Feng, go and pick one hundred men to come over. Then, prepare some things for me: sulfur, charcoal, charcoal, and flint powder. "Do it." After the Purple Garden returned to the military camp, they immediately made arrangements. Zi Feng was brought here by them from his own home because Zi Feng was the Violet Garden''s personal guard and also a first-rate expert.


    "Yes miss, Zi Feng will immediately go and do it."


    Not long after, the hundred men immediately stood in front of the Violet Garden. Helian Lie opened his tent and looked at the Violet Garden as he prepared to say something.


    "Everyone, you are all heroes on the battlefield. I won''t say anything else. Right now, I''m going to lead you to do something big. This matter is related to whether or not we can create the pass. Do you dare to follow me!? "


    "We''ll die for it!" I ask the General to lead us to flatten the pass. " When the group of hot-blooded warriors heard that their general was going to lead them to do something important, especially regarding the Han Valley Pass, they immediately agreed with a thunderous nod.


    "Alright, then prepare a large bag for me right now. It must be able to hold five hundred jin worth of items, and then wait for me here by tomorrow morning."


    "Yes, General Qing is strengthening our Northern Yue."


    "Strengthening my Northern Yue!" The hundred burly men unexpectedly shouted at the same time. And Zi Yuan was infected by this aura as well.


    "Trust me, I will definitely succeed." At this moment, Zi Yuan also loudly shouted.


    He then turned around and left without leaving a trace. In the tent, Helian read the military manual, ''To point to a thousand troops, one must control hundreds of generals,'' and in his heart, Helian couldn''t help but to laugh. This Zi Yuan had truly helped him too much, and every time he thought of Zi Yuan, Helian could always feel a spirit surrounding him, and that thought gradually became firm within his heart. Just what was going on with him? Helian Lie did not know. He did not know when the Violet Garden had become such an important position in his heart.


    On the other side, the Violet Garden immediately began tossing and turning about in the military camp after she finished commanding. Making gunpowder required a lot of things, and the things that the Violet Garden had just ordered were essential. He looked at the map of Zhang Han Valley Pass.


    Apart from that, there was probably no better way than to use explosives to flatten the two mountain peaks. Looking at the two mountain peaks at the entrance of the Han Valley, which were as steep as a sharp sword and directly stabbed into the middle of the river of the Han Valley, once the river at the entrance of the valley was cut off, the Western Desert Army would have no choice but to face the Northern Desert army and begin their slaughter.


    That night, the Violet Garden studied for a very long time. When the sun rose, the Violet Garden washed her face and rinsed her mouth. After last night''s research, the Violet Garden also had a plan in her heart.


    Early in the morning, the hundred warriors carried a large sack and waited outside. Beside them were a dozen or so carts of materials, all of which were sulphur and the like.


    "Zi Feng, you will lead thirty warriors to push this carriage to the sword peak at the edge of the valley. The rest of you, follow me from the path.


    "Yes," Zi Feng replied loudly.


    "The first three list out. Follow me." Zi Feng then led the thirty men to the Han Valley Pass, while Zi Yuan led the remaining seventy men from the small path because they had more important things to do.


    The journey was steep, and fortunately, these warriors had gone through special training. They were a very strong team in the army, and their martial arts skills were very high. Thus, carrying these bags wasn''t too stressful for these people.


    "Phew, we''re finally here. Put down the things in the bag." Zi Yuan stopped and said as he wiped the sweat off his forehead.


    "What you need to do now is to use inner force to dig a mountain for me. "Dig through this mountain." Zi Yuan said as he looked at the entrance to the sword peak.


    The seventy men also looked at Zi Yuan with puzzlement. Why did they dig a mountain? Could it be that he was going to dig this mountain to collapse? This was obviously impossible.


    Zi Yuan also knew that these seventy men were somewhat suspicious of his words, but she didn''t say anything. "Stop the march and do it for me. I don''t ask you to dig him down. Just dig a few hundred holes for me."


    Although he was curious as to whether his general had gone mad today or not, he still went to dig based on the trust he had placed in his general these past few days.

 C46

    Although digging a mountain was very arduous, but these seventy men were still very easy, as the hole slowly grew larger, Zi Yuan also felt that digging a mountain was nothing to them. However, the seventy men did not think this way, because the seventy men already had quite a bit of internal energy, so they were all using internal energy.


    "Zi Feng, you should go inform the emperor at your fastest speed. Tell him that you are currently waiting for the start of the battle. Tonight, the sword summit will be stepped on, and he will be required to prepare an army to attack the western army."


    "Ah, young lady, this ¡­ this mountain will collapse?" Zi Feng looked at the sword peak with an expression of disbelief.


    "Hehe, don''t mind it so much. You just have to do it." Soon after, the Violet Garden also looked at the sword peak with a frosty expression. When she raised her head, the entrance to the Han Valley would appear before her eyes.


    Even though Zi Feng was puzzled, after hearing his young miss speak in such a firm manner, he immediately went down the mountain to inform Helian Lie.


    "What?" What did you say? The Violet Garden said that the Sword Summit Peak will collapse? " When Helian heard the words of Zi Feng, who had come all the way here, Helian had a face full of disbelief. At this moment, Helian was also shocked by what the Violet Garden had said. How was this possible? This Sword Summit had not shown any signs of collapsing for so many years, yet at this moment, Zi Yuan said that the Sword Peak Mountain would collapse tonight.


    "Yes, Your Majesty, Miss did indeed say that. In addition, Miss even specially instructed you to believe her." After Zi Feng finished speaking, he quietly stood to the side.


    "Alright, you can leave now." At this moment, however, he had been working with the Violet Garden for so long, and he knew that the Violet Garden was not the kind of person who would randomly target others for no reason. At this moment, when he suddenly heard Violet Garden''s words, he still chose to believe it in his heart, but when he saw the torches light up outside the camp, Helian''s eyes narrowed. He then called out, "Send the order for me to gather the three armies.


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    On the other side, the hundred men also stood there obediently, waiting for the orders from the Violet Garden.


    "Now, listen up. What you are doing now is impossible in the eyes of others, but rest assured, what you are doing today will make you proud for the rest of your lives, because what we are going to do today is to flatten this mountain." Zi Yuan said in an imposing manner.


    The hundred men in front of them were shocked by what Zi Yuan said. They felt that it was a little unbelievable when they saw the look in the man''s eyes, but Zi Yuan laughed coldly, "Right now, you all don''t need to question anything. Just do it for me.


    "Yes, General." Although the hundred men stood by the side, the monk was confused, but he still did it with Violet Garden''s imposing manner. Soon, the cave was filled with sulfur, charcoal, and other items.


    "Alright, you guys get back to the ground after a hundred steps. Then, you guys cover up your ears. I''m going to flatten this mountain." After the Violet Garden finished speaking, she prepared to do it. As for the hundred men, they smiled in surprise when they saw the Violet Garden. They seemed to be saying, "Don''t worry, I''ll just watch you do it."


    As for Zi Yuan, he was also furious. Such a fool would not shed a tear until he saw the coffin. However, they could not be blamed. The things that the Violet Garden was sitting on right now were indeed a bit too perfect for them. However, she said with a serious gaze, "Scram behind me and get down."


    When they saw that the general was angry, they all went to do the same. However, Zi Yuan picked up the fire piston and lit the black lead wire.


    Hiss, hiss. That lead line was actually flying quickly towards the top of the mountain. Seeing that the lead line was actually so fast, the Violet Garden was also shocked and quickly used a movement technique to leap backwards. Just as he landed on the ground, the gunpowder exploded!


    Boom, boom. Bulge!


    An earth-shaking sound rang out at that moment, and the hundred men who were used to seeing such a great scene were also in a state of shock. A few of them didn''t listen to Zi Yuan, but at that moment, blood flowed from their ears.


    At the foot of the mountain, the three armies were gathered together. Hearing this voice, they all felt an unnatural shock in their hearts. Virtually everyone, including Helian, felt their hearts skip a beat.


    The sound of gunpowder exploding could still be heard, and the sword peak was like a piece of tofu. After being sliced apart, it slowly moved at a speed visible to the naked eye towards the western camp on the other side of the river at Han Mountain Pass.


    "General, something bad has happened. The sword peak is about to collapse." At this moment, it was obvious that the scouts from Xi Li''s army were quite frightened. They trembled as they ran into Murong Xiu''s army camp.


    "What?" What did you say? " Mu Rong Xiu was obviously shocked by this spy as well. His expression was the same as Helian''s. His eyes were filled with disbelief. After a moment of shock, he quickly ran outside.


    Murong Xiu was startled, but since Murong Xiu was a decisive person, he immediately gave the order. "Gather the three armies, pack everything up, and then leave the Han Valley with me. Quick, quick!"


    The usually calm Murong Xiu was clearly frightened by this sudden development. He immediately gave the order and left the Han Valley. This showed just how calm he was!


    He knew that this was the moment when the other side had the most imposing momentum, so he suddenly shouted, "Warriors of the Northern Yue, did you see that the heavens are helping me flatten that westerly land? What are you waiting for? Come with me and kill that westerly thief!"


    Helian''s words were ordinary and contained the aura of an unstoppable emperor. These simple words were just like these simple warriors; they were full of blood and gore. At this moment, a great war was about to break out.


    Seeing that Jian Feng was about to descend, a smile appeared on Zi Yuan''s stern face. Indeed, it was as he had thought. Right now, it was the time for the Northern Desert and the Western Legion to fight head-on.


    "Let''s go. Follow me down and gather the three armies. We will then attack the western army!" After Zi Yuan said this, he took a quick step down the mountain. The hundred men gradually walked out from their shock. After that, a fanatical look of admiration appeared on their faces as they quickly followed Zi Yuan down the mountain.


    At this moment, the Northern Yue army was chasing the retreating Western army. Rumbling sounds came from behind them as Murong Xiu chased after them. He held his inner force and shouted, "Assemble the three armies. Follow me and the Northern Yue army to fight against the world."


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, I didn''t expect you to lead the team." Helian Lie was the first to arrive at the front. When Murong Xiu saw that Helian Lie was personally leading the team, he was surprised for a moment before letting out a cold laugh.


    "Helian, although I don''t know what method you used to collapse that sword peak, do you think you can stop my army just like that?" Mu Rong Xiu said in a mocking tone.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, you still dare to talk to me like this? Then let''s have a go!" He knew that the collapse of the sword peak had provided him with the opportunity to tie the two sides. In fact, it had not been of much help to him, but seeing that the West Li Army''s momentum had dropped by half, Helian''s heart was filled with joy.


    On the other side, when Murong Xiu saw Helian''s charge, he also faced it head-on. He knew Helian was an expert among experts, so he didn''t dare to underestimate him.


    "Hmph, Helian, then I''ll play with you." As soon as Murong Xiu said this, he waved his saber on the horse, causing the air to freeze. Helian Lie also stabbed out with his sword, and both of them were forced to retreat a step, but right at this moment, Murong Xiu''s gaze turned cold as he mounted his horse and slashed his knife across the horse once again. Murong Xiu wanted to kill Helian''s horse, but Helian He was not so easy to deal with.


    When he saw that Murong Xiu and Helian Lie were fighting to a standstill, his eyes narrowed and he aimed at Helian Lie from behind. Suddenly, with a swoosh sound, an arrow was shot towards Helian. Murong Xiu was holding his broadsword against Helian''s arrow.


    "Despicable, you actually dare to shoot a cold arrow." He was a killer himself, and assassinating others was his own skill. At this moment, it would be better to call others'' number two ''boss'', but Zi Yuan was also very anxious. When he saw that Zi Yuan had also come, Helian even felt a burst of joy in his heart. As long as she is here, I will not fall. This is for her to see, and also for myself to make!


    "Your majesty, leave this person to me." As soon as Zi Yuan finished speaking, he nimbly passed through the soldiers of Xi Li who were hacking at him. With a clear shout, he shouted, "Die!" After which, he saw the heads of the two of them being separated.


    Murong Xiu couldn''t look down on her for her bravery, but the Violet Garden didn''t give him the chance to recover. The concealed weapon in front of him suddenly shot out, and Murong Xiu dismounted as well. At this moment, his warhorse had collapsed to the ground.


    Murong Xiu retreated a few steps when he saw this. He had already been exposed and was no longer a match for his opponent. However, the Violet Garden was taking advantage of this victory to pursue him and charge out.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect that there would be such a female general in the Northern Yue. He''s really heroic and unyielding." Even though Mu Rong Xiu was at a disadvantage, he didn''t lose his composure.


    "Hmph, cut the crap. Just give me your life." Violet Garden also coldly shouted as she wielded her dagger. With a swoosh, she stabbed out, while Murong Xiu caught Xia Li in an appropriate manner.


    Although the Purple Garden''s skills were not bad, as a professional assassin, the Purple Garden was essentially an assassin. At this moment, they were no match for her in a direct confrontation.


    However, Murong Xiu had always been skillful and had the time to speak to him. "Haha, young lady, the hidden weapons aren''t used like this. This is a battlefield, and it''s useless to me if you do this."


    "Hmph. Stop talking nonsense. It''s useless. You''ll know soon enough." After speaking, Zi Yuan raised his hand and sent out another dart. At this moment, Zi Yuan also realized that her hidden weapons were useless on the battlefield, but she didn''t know that her opponent was Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu was the strongest person in Ximen Feixue, and not only were his schemes capable of harming the entire world, even his martial arts skills had reached the acme of perfection, and only Helian could compete against him.


    He knew that Murong Xiu excelled in verbal attacks and had a thorough understanding of people''s minds. He knew that once the sword peak collapsed this time, the momentum of his underlings would definitely fall, so he had to show his soldiers that he could still chat happily with the general in battle. And indeed, Western Paradise saw that his Great General was very adept in fighting with his enemies.


    They were specially designed by Murong Xiu to deal with Helian, and they were also one of Murong Xiu''s elite troops. Right now, it was the perfect time to deal with Helian, and Helian wasn''t an ordinary person, even though he was surrounded, but his kung fu moves were only able to see that he wasn''t injured. On the other hand, Murong Xiu was constantly teasing him, "Miss, how did you make that hidden weapon? It''s actually so sharp. It''s fortunate that I still have some skill, otherwise, I would''ve died in your hands." Mu Rong Xiu laughed as he spoke to Zi Yuan, but didn''t stop either.

 C47

    From Murong Xiu''s point of view, this woman was indeed the number one person he knew. Just based on her concealed weapon alone, she was exceptionally unique, and this woman was as cold and beautiful as frost. Even he himself had never seen a girl with such temperament before, let alone a beautiful woman.


    The more Murong Xiu thought about it, the more he wanted to capture Zi Yuan alive instead of killing her. This was because at this moment, not only did Murong Xiu love her, he also loved her.


    When Murong Xiu saw that the sword was about to come, he didn''t let his guard down any longer. He waved his broadsword and easily dodged it as he said, "Miss, although I don''t know which general you are, I can guarantee that you''ll be above everyone else if you stay in the Northern Yue. If you''re willing, you''ll be able to come to me, Xi Li!"


    His sword danced with intelligence, but a sense of exhaustion surged through him. He had been busy since early morning, and even though his internal energy was still abundant, it was much lower compared to the Murong Xiu who was in the midst of dressing up. At this moment, Zi Yuan was starting to feel a little overwhelmed, and after He Lian''s bloody path, he called out to Zi Yuan, "Zi Yuan, you can''t be a match. This person is a sinister person, don''t listen to his nonsense.


    "Haha, Helian, you should take care of yourself first. Lady, you are called Zi Yuan. You are indeed like her name." "Haha, haha!" When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan was on the verge of collapsing, he thought that if he continued to tangle with him, he''d be able to capture him alive.


    However, Zi Yuan opened his mouth and said, "Murong Xiu, as the Regent of a country, you didn''t come to your own home to discuss matters of the country with your wife. Instead, you came here to tease a weak girl like me. How laughable." Zi Yuan mocked her angrily, but Murong Xiu, who was standing opposite her, didn''t show the slightest bit of anger.


    "Haha, Miss, you are wrong. If I were at home to discuss these things with those ordinary ladies, I''m afraid that I would not be able to witness Miss''s skills today. However, Miss, you do not seem to have the same aura as before. Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t angered at all. Instead, he started to tease Mu Ru Yue more and more.


    The moment he ran out of inner strength, Zi Yuan saw Murong Xiu swinging his broadsword. His eyes didn''t show any signs of being afraid of death, but instead, they were filled with an indescribable feeling of emptiness. Murong Xiu was also suddenly shocked by this gaze, and the longblade in his hand unnaturally stopped for a moment as well. At this moment, Helian saw that Zi Yuan was about to fall.


    A clear howl! Like a flying dragon, he swung his sword to block his enemies. With a leap, he jumped over and blocked Murong Xiu''s attack with his sword.


    "Murong Xiu, you despicable scumbag! How dare you be so shameless!"


    "Hmph, during a battle between two armies, all means are naturally available. Don''t tell me that Helian will still try to reason with me?" Seeing that Helian had actually charged out of the encirclement, Murong Xiu''s face suddenly turned cold. He wasn''t going to treat Helian like how he treated the Violet Garden.


    "Hmph, then die for me." Helian Haoyan waved his sword and conjured a thousand layers of sand waves with his inner energy. Murong Xiu could only retreat, but at this moment, Helian jumped onto the horse with the unconscious Violet Garden and charged towards his own army. Murong Xiu knew that he had been tricked, so he attacked first with his sword, but in reality, he wanted to avoid Helian Yu''s attack. At this moment, Helian had already reached the northern army. Sigh, he almost captured that girl.


    While feeling regretful, Murong Xiu knew that the battle was already going to end like this, so he shouted, "Assemble the three armies, and follow me back."


    "Zi Yuan, how are you?" Ah? "How is it?" Seeing that the Violet Garden was about to faint, Helian Yu also became anxious. Right now, this woman could no longer be lost in his heart. And now, seeing the Violet Garden in such a state, Helian Lie also felt extremely upset.


    "Your Majesty, I, I''m fine. How is the situation?" When Zi Yuan saw him lying in Helian Lie''s arms, she knew that her life was no longer in danger. However, she was still worried about the war over there.


    Helian Lie felt touched when he saw that Zi Yuan was already heavily injured and still thinking about that. "Don''t worry. The Western Parry Army has suffered heavy casualties. Although we have casualties on our side, we can''t compare to them."


    "That''s good, hur." Zi Yuan said weakly.


    "Zi Yuan, don''t say anymore. I must immediately treat your injuries." Seeing how weak the Violet Garden was when she spoke, He Lian knew that he couldn''t delay any longer. Otherwise, the Violet Garden would be in danger of losing her life, and the Violet Garden also knew that her injuries were slowly worsening. Helian however, tore off Violet Garden''s military uniform.


    "Your Majesty, you, what are you doing?" When the Violet Garden saw that Helian Lie had even stripped her clothes off, she panicked and wanted to break free. However, this only worsened her injuries and she vomited a mouthful of blood.


    "Ah, Zi Yuan, are you alright? Listen to me. I''m going to use inner force to treat your injuries. You must take off your clothes!" Helian Lie felt his heart ache when he saw how the Violet Garden was acting. However, the Violet Garden was a little shy, so she still stubbornly grabbed onto his clothes. Helian had also gotten angry.


    "Hmph, this is a military order. Release it now." Helian Lie said in a forceful manner. He then took off his undergarments with one hand and sat down cross-legged. His hands were placed on Violet Garden''s smooth and snow-white back.


    At this moment, it did not matter what he looked at. Moreover, at this moment, Helian was helping him heal from the bottom of his heart, so Zi Yuan did not think too much about it.


    While Helian Lie was healing the Violet Garden, the Violet Garden recalled Murong Xiu''s final stab. Logically speaking, even if Helian Haoyan had rushed over, Murong Xiu should have been prepared to swing his saber over. He wouldn''t have been able to dodge at that moment.


    But in reality, the Violet Garden didn''t know that even though Murong Xiu''s words were directed at her, they gave rise to an inexplicable feeling of affection towards her. It seemed that he had the heart of a genius, but it seemed that it was another kind of feeling. However, the Violet Garden naturally didn''t know about this, but now that the Western Desert Army had retreated, his side gradually entered a white-hot state.


    At that moment, Zi Yuan could also feel that the true energy within her body was slowly recovering, and her injuries were gradually recovering as well. Soon after, after thinking about the scene just now, a scene suddenly appeared in her mind.


    If he pretended to be dead, then the other party would definitely not know about it. In fact, through this battle, Zi Yuan was acutely aware that his martial arts skills were lacking. For example, he was lacking in many aspects of the battlefield. However, an open confrontation was not enough. Assassination was still possible.


    If he pretended to be dead, it would give the opponent an illusion. But if he sneaked into the enemy''s army and assassinated those important people, it would be a huge blow to the enemy. If he could kill Murong Xiu, it would be the best.


    However, after the battle with Murong Xiu, the Violet Garden knew that she was no match for him. However, in the Violet Garden''s heart, assassins didn''t use methods, and if she gave him a chance, assassinating him wasn''t impossible.


    When she saw that Zi Yuan''s injuries were about to recover, and even told her such a thought, Helian Lie thought for a moment before asking, "How confident are you in that?"


    "60% chance." Zi Yuan thought for a moment before replying.


    "Zi Yuan, I really don''t want to see you getting injured again. If you promise me that you can''t fight back, then I''ll let you leave."


    "Alright, I agree." However, something seemed to have suddenly appeared in Leng Bing''s heart. Helian was so concerned about her, and the Violet Garden was also able to feel Helian''s concern for her. When she thought of this, a sliver of doubt silently appeared in the Violet Garden''s heart.


    "Un, um, have you recovered from your injuries yet?" Seeing that Zi Yuan had gradually recovered, Helian Lie also put down his hands. However, when he put them down, he saw the naked Zi Yuan and for a moment, his eyes became feverish.


    The Violet Garden naturally felt this gaze, but she soon returned to her ice-cold appearance. "Your majesty, do you still want to do anything at this time?"


    "Cough cough. About that, you are indeed too bewitching, Zi Yuan." Seeing that his own thoughts had also been seen through by the Violet Garden, Helian couldn''t help but blush and speak with an awkward expression.


    "Hmph, your majesty, you should pay attention to tomorrow''s plan." Zi Yuan said as icily as before, as he put on his clothes.


    Seeing Zi Yuan like this, Helian lowered his head in embarrassment. After that, he suddenly hugged and kissed Zi Yuan on the cheek. He whispered into her ears, "This is for you." "Haha." Then he ran out laughing.

 C48

    Zi Yuan, who was in the military camp, didn''t even have the time to react when he saw Helian swiftly running out. Before he even had the chance to shout out in rebuke, Helian had already disappeared.


    Zi Yuan was also helpless, but he had a peculiar expression on his face. He had clearly felt what Helian would do to him, but his heart had lost all its defenses against Helian Lie. What was going on? It was impossible to say how much she felt about Helian Lie in her heart. However, the ice-cold Zi Yuan did not think too much about it. After that, he quietly fell asleep.


    The next day, it was already very late, and Helian came to the Violet Garden''s camp a few times. Seeing that the Violet Garden was still sleeping, he couldn''t bear to wake up, so he walked out again. This time, when Helian came back, he found that the Violet Garden was already awake.


    "How is it? Better. " Helian came over and asked in concern.


    "Mn, much better now," Zi Yuan said coldly, as always.


    "That''s good. I feel that you can think of yesterday''s idea, but I still have some other thoughts. Why don''t you take a look?" Ever since Zi Yuan started his march, he had unexpectedly decided to discuss things with Zi Yuan using the tone of a superior at first. His subtly changing attitude also caused a huge change in Zi Yuan''s heart.


    "Hmm? Then tell me about it. "


    "It''s like this. If we simply choose to assassinate the great generals from Xili, it will be very difficult to completely destroy their foundation in a short period of time. If we can get into their inner circle, then that would be great." Last night, when Helian heard what Violet Garden had in mind, he replied that his own military camp was also touched. He then thought that if there were conflicts within their camp, then this army would be an opportunity to strike at the Western Parity army. Thus, Helian told the Violet Garden his thoughts. After a moment of contemplation, the Violet Garden also felt that this matter was alright.


    "Look, if we kill these few generals first and then use a method to lure our troops in order to kill them, I can sneak in to assassinate these few generals and then secretly spread the news to the capital of the Western Tribes, then the Western Tribes probably won''t sit idly by." Zi Yuan thought for a moment before replying.


    "Good, that''s for the best." This way, their army would be able to destroy themselves. In fact, earlier, before Helian came here, he had already planned to capture all of the Western Flower Army''s forces in one fell swoop, but after seeing how difficult it was for Murong Xiu to deal with them, he knew that he couldn''t just kill them with a single blow.


    The two of them discussed a few precise countermeasures within the military camp, and then the Violet Garden suggested that they should prepare properly. Helian Lie wanted to further his relationship with the Violet Garden, but the Violet Garden coldly stared at him as she spat out the word "Scram." Helian could only smile in a leisurely manner.


    "Zi Yuan, haven''t you told me what happened when the sword peak collapsed?" When she heard Helian asked about this, the Violet Garden had already come up with a plan.


    "It''s just a small trick, caused by the explosion of gunpowder. But don''t think too much about it, that thing is only suitable for a mountain like the Sword Peak." Seeing the expression on Helian Lie''s face, Zi Yuan knew what Helian Lie wanted to say and immediately sealed his words.


    Seeing that his thoughts were known by Zi Yuan, Helian couldn''t help but smile. "Fine, but even so, it''s still very good. "Then, you should make some preparations. I''ll be starting my operation as well." Helian saw that the Violet Garden was also unwilling to tell him, so he did not say anything either. Helian Lie, to the Violet Garden, was extremely relieved. So, he did not ask any more questions and left the military camp.


    After that, he instructed Zi Feng to call the hundred men over. Ever since the hundred men saw the explosion of the gunpowder from the Violet Garden, they were completely convinced of her abilities. At that moment, when the Violet Garden cried out, they no longer dared to question her.


    "What we need to do tonight is to hide inside the enemy camp. There might be some danger, but are you afraid?" Zi Yuan looked at the hundred cold-blooded soldiers as he spoke.


    "No!" The hundred men answered in unison. It was as if they wanted to vote for their heartfelt hearts. Their voices also unconsciously raised by a few notches.


    At the same time, Helian had suddenly regrouped his troops in the middle of the night. At this moment, Helian had already arrived three miles away from Murong Xiu''s camp.


    "General, Helian has brought people again." The scout said to Mu Rong Xiu as he knelt on one knee.


    "Alright, I understand. "Assemble the troops on the right and follow me." Murong Xiu also shook his head with a headache. During the day, Helian had already sought him out three times, and every time, he would retreat halfway through a fight. Even with Murong Xiu''s intelligence, he still couldn''t figure out what Helian had wanted to do. Thus, Murong Xiu''s eyes turned cold as he walked out of the tent with a murderous look on his face.


    Murong Xiu naturally didn''t know that the enemy would have such an idea. It was also because Murong Xiu had underestimated Helian, thinking that Helian would use roundabout tactics with him, but Helian had already long planned things out. Helian had to thank Murong Xiu for reminding him that changing everything in the battlefield was a natural way to achieve a miraculous victory. Helian was also following this principle, wanting to give Murong Xiu a strategy of luring the enemy.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, why do you look so listless? I guess you didn''t sleep well. This isn''t good. Don''t let me accidentally kill you later." "Haha ¡­" Helian Lie saw how angry Murong Xiu was and started to feel happy inside. Who told him to tease the woman he had chosen a few days ago?


    "Hehe, Helian you, how much better can you compare to me?" Mu Rong Xiu sneered.


    "Cut the crap, then let''s fight." With a loud shout from Helian Lie, the troops behind him also shouted loudly.


    "Fight, fight, fight!"


    Mu Rong Xiu didn''t want to say too much after hearing how imposing the troops were. The army''s momentum was crucial on the battlefield. He didn''t want his morale to be affected by their momentum. Murong Xiu didn''t say much to encourage the army, but he used his profound inner strength to shout, "Kill!"


    The battlefield had always been a cruel one, so with Murong Xiu''s order, the Western Desert Army was now engaged in a fierce battle with the northern army. Helian Lie''s eyes turned cold as he knew that he had to stop Murong Xiu this time, so he shouted, "Murong Xiu, die for me!"


    Clang! Light from the blade and shadows from the sword could be seen. Murong Xiu''s long blade swept out toward Helian with a cold glint. Helian Lie dodged it, but many of the soldiers beside him were killed by the blade''s energy. Helian saw this and felt his heart ache. Therefore, he also thrusted his sword forward.


    The two of them fought in the center of the battlefield, causing the sky to turn upside down. The two armies knew that their leader hadn''t come for the match, so Murong Xiu was immediately entangled by Helian Lie. Zi Yuan, on the other hand, raised his right hand.


    "Let''s go." The hundred elite soldiers followed behind Zi Yuan as they quietly headed towards the camp of the Western Parting army.


    At this moment, the advisor from the Western Parry Army was also inside. "General Wang, what do you think is the odds of General Mu Rong fighting Helian this time?"


    "Advisor Zhuge, you should know that there isn''t much of a gap between our side and the other side''s forces." Advisor Zhuge, you should know that there isn''t too much of a gap between our side and the other side''s forces.


    "Oh, I know too. Marshal was really reckless this time." Zhuge Feimo also shook his head, but he also knew what Murong Xiu was up to. If it wasn''t for the fact that Murong Xiu had been fiercely beaten by Helian Lie several times, he wouldn''t have been so impatient. But this time, he really shouldn''t have fought.


    At this moment, after instructing the hundred elites, she secretly laid on the top of the tent and was preparing to kill them in one hit. However, when she heard that the two were discussing the battle, she slowly stopped. She knew that if she wanted to assassinate the two of them first, General Wang must first kill them.


    When he heard General Wang say this, he was also helpless in his heart.


    "Yes, the marshal has been reckless this time, but I don''t dare to say anything either. I need the marshal to know about this too." General Wang said helplessly. As a subordinate, he had no right to stop the marshal''s actions.


    "Hehe, General Wang, don''t worry, this may not be completely detrimental to our army. If the marshal is really determined to go, then the northern army will be in trouble too. If you want to compete in personal force between the marshal and Helian, why didn''t you go on your right flank?" Zhuge Feimu said with a smile after calming down.


    When he saw General Wang''s puzzled face, he smiled meaningfully and said, "Haha, you see, if the marshal was really ruthless, then the number of soldiers he led would also be fifty to fifty. Although the morale of the enemy was very high, but if the marshal could injure or kill Helian, then the Northern Vietnamese army would not fall. First, if the two armies fought, and Helian and marshal were only fifty to fifty, then the marshal would not easily make Helian retreat like the previous two times.


    This person could not be left alive, so he prepared to find an opportunity. Zi Yuan knew that the general on the right with the surname ''Wang'' knew that it would be difficult to obtain victory because he did not know the strength of the general on the right. However, it was likely that the general on the right was someone with extraordinary skills.


    "Haha, with Advisor Zhuge saying this, I am relieved." When General Wang heard Zhuge Feimu''s words, his heart was also assured. So the Marshal still had his own thoughts. He himself was just a boorish man, yet he did not think of all these. This was also why he could only be a general but not a marshal.


    "If that''s the case, then I''ll head back first, Military Advisor. Have a good rest." After General Wang received his affirmation, he also prepared to return.


    "Great, General Wang can wait for the marshal''s good news in the military base, haha." Zhuge Feimu also clasped his hands together.

 C49

    At that moment, Zhuge Feimu was currently studying tactics, and his defensive power had also dropped to the lowest. Zi Yuan suddenly shot out a hidden weapon and with a swoosh, it stabbed into Zhuge Feimu''s thigh.


    "Ah, who, who?" Zhuge Feimu shouted loudly. As for the Violet Garden, she had already flipped over from the top of the tent. If you dare to yell again, I will immediately kill you.


    "Ah, so it''s you." Seeing that the person who came was his marshal and the enemy general on the right that he mentioned, Zhuge FeiMo was also shocked, how did she come in?


    "I told you not to yell, didn''t you hear me?" As Zi Yuan said this, he once again shot out like lightning and stabbed another knife into Zhuge Feimu''s other thigh. Finally, Zhuge Feimu could not hold on any longer and knelt on the ground. Zhuge Feimu was also shocked by the Violet Garden''s methods and did not dare to speak for a moment.


    "I ask you, what should we do next?" At that moment, she really wanted to know the exact actions of the enemy. However, she also knew that this Zhuge Feimu was not an ordinary person. Perhaps he would not easily tell her.


    "Haha, what the General said is laughable. If I were to say it, would I be able to live?" Zhuge Feimu also calmed down and laughed loudly.


    "General Zhuge is indeed extraordinary. Since you said that, I won''t force you." You can stop yourself. " When Zi Yuan saw that Zhuge Feimu was indeed unwilling to speak, she suddenly requested for the other party to stop themselves. Actually, the Zi Yuan wanted to see if Zhuge Feimu was afraid of death or not.


    With his outstanding intelligence, he also knew that the other party still needed him to provide information. So, he also said with a light smile, "Please do it, General. To be able to die at the hands of a general is my honor."


    "Do you think I don''t dare to kill you?" As Zi Yuan spoke, he took a step forward. Following that, his killing intent also swirled around Zhuge Feimu like a blade.


    Ke ke, I do not think so. However, I no longer have the ability to fight. I will have to ask the general to fight. Zhuge Feimu was stunned by Zi Yuan''s killing intent at first, but soon after, he calmed down as well.


    "Oh? "How do you know I have something to say to you?" After hearing how calm Zhuge Feimu was, killing intent constantly lingered in Zi Yuan''s heart. She knew that this person had to be killed. This person was a force to be reckoned with!


    "Because the general has already been waiting for a long time, and now that General Wang has left, and my conversation with him is so quiet, I''m sure we won''t be able to hear it from the outside. But why not think about it?" He knew that the Violet Garden would not kill him so easily at this moment. At the same time, Zhuge Feimu was also waiting for the people outside to feel that he was here, so he was trying to scare the Violet Garden.


    However, Zi Yuan was also frightened by his words. With a cold expression, she said, "Military Advisor Zhuge is indeed sharp. I don''t want to waste words with you. I''m taking you back to our barracks right now. It seems like Murong Xiu is very happy to bring some things in exchange." When Zi Yuan saw a person like Zhuge Feimu, she calmed down. She also knew that perhaps she wouldn''t kill him and would earn a lot more than killing him, because Zhuge Feimu might be a very important person to Murong Xiu. Indeed, Murong Xiu valued Zhuge Feimu a lot. "He had thought that even though he knew what Murong Xiu was plotting, it was actually advisor Zhuge who was helping Murong Xiu plan everything!


    Just as the Violet Garden was preparing to capture Zhuge Feimu, the sounds of swords and sabers fighting rang out from outside. The Violet Garden knew that the matter had been revealed, and just as the Violet Garden was hesitating about whether to kill Zhuge Feimu, General Wang actually charged in.


    "Hmph. Woman, you''re actually so despicable. You actually dared to sneak attack my people." At the same time, the hundred elite soldiers also knew that they had been discovered, but their master was still inside, so they did not dare to act rashly. At this moment, when they were fighting with others outside, the moment Zi Yuan hesitated, they missed a lot of things. Although Zi Yuan''s heart had also turned cold, and while General Wang was speaking, the hidden hidden hidden weapon in his hand suddenly escaped, but before General Wang could make a move, Zhuge Feimo was already dead!


    When General Wang saw that Advisor Zhuge had died, he immediately became furious and shouted loudly, "Bastard, die for me!" As a result, she chopped towards Zi Yuan with her blade. This blade was filled with inner energy. Zi Yuan knew that he was no match for his opponent, so he immediately turned around and ran. He then shouted, "Retreat!"


    When the hundred elite soldiers saw Zi Yuan coming out, they immediately rushed out of the encirclement. Zi Feng shouted, "Protect the general, kill him!"


    At this moment, many soldiers from the army stationed in Xilai had charged over, and Zi Yuan knew that it was extremely dangerous.


    "General, you have to leave now. We''ll drag you out." One of the elites rushed out of the encirclement and killed the enemy nearby. Seeing the incoming General Wang, he raised his saber and charged forward. He was the opponent of the extraordinary General Wang.


    "Hmph, overestimating yourself." When General Wang saw that the enemy soldier actually charged at him and chopped down with his saber, the inner force immediately shattered the soldier''s meridians.


    This person was protecting him as he died. Just as he was about to charge back, he was stopped by Zi Feng. "General, quickly leave. We will protect him here. "Hurry up and leave."


    "No, I want to kill my way back. They are all great men, how can I escape alone at this moment? " At this moment, the Violet Garden was thoroughly provoked by this scene and was about to charge over. After General Wang got rid of this soldier, he also saw the enraged Zi Yuan and immediately rushed over. At this moment, another elite charged over and actually directly hugged General Wang''s legs.


    "Bastard, go to hell!" General Wang saw that this person was not afraid of death, so he chopped down on his back. The man held on and did not let go.


    Zi Yuan went crazy, but he was screaming hysterically in his heart, "Let me go! I''m going to kill this bastard!"


    "General, hurry up and leave. If you die, all of our brothers will die for nothing. Let''s go!" The warriors who were fighting on the side all began to shout loudly.


    "Haha, Old Hu, we have had enough today. Haha, I''ve killed three."


    "You only have three, but I have five. That''s more than enough, haha." He didn''t even have the time to laugh loudly before he was stabbed in the back by the soldier''s saber and halberd.


    "Ah, Old Hu, I''ll avenge you, you bastard." As he spoke, he rushed over. However, how could one person fight against so many people? After killing one, the man raised his head to the sky and laughed: "This is truly worth it. Haha ¡­" And then he fell to the ground and died.


    "General, if you still want to take revenge for us, then quickly leave!"


    When Zi Yuan saw all of this, she felt as though her heart had been cut by a knife. At this moment, she had also calmed down from her hysteria. She then leapt for her entire life, but the tears in her eyes couldn''t help but burst out at this moment.


    When General Wang saw that Zi Feng was about to escape, he chopped down the person holding him back with his saber. However, at this moment, Zi Feng suddenly flashed over and stabbed his arm with his sword, causing Zi Feng to escape with a light movement technique from outside the encirclement. At this moment, Zi Feng knew that he would not be able to escape from the middle of the military camp.


    "Miss, burn these grains and give some interest to the brothers." Zi Feng loudly shouted as he dashed.


    "Alright, burn it." Zi Yuan''s gaze chilled. At this moment, he felt extremely uncomfortable in his heart. Thus, he took out a fire piston from his bosom and threw it over as well.


    The fire seemed to be burning wheat as it spread very quickly. Zi Yuan knew that the enemy would immediately rush over when they found that the grain had been burnt, so he didn''t dare to linger.


    At this moment, Helian and Murong Xiu were engaged in an intense battle. The two of them were feeling exhausted, but now that they saw that their camp was on fire, Helian had a bad feeling.


    "Helian, you''re very good. I''ve remembered what happened today." After Mu Rong Xiu finished speaking, he immediately ran towards his own military camp. Helian didn''t stop him. Since he had achieved his goal, there was no need for him to do anything else. He smiled as he looked at the burning military camp.


    However, he did not know that his beloved Zi Yuan''s heart was as sharp as a knife. At that moment, Zi Yuan had escaped from the enemy camp. He was alone in a daze within the camp, and at that moment, there were tears in her eyes. Zi Yuan was originally a cold-blooded killer, but at that moment, he was truly moved by those warriors.


    He had used their lives to escape, but those hundred warriors had no other way out. They could only fight, and in the end, not a single one of them managed to escape.


    Within the Xi Li army, Murong Xiu''s expression had changed. He was lost and had a cold aura around him. At this moment, all the generals were trembling with fear, not daring to utter a single word.


    "Tell me everything." A cold light flashed in Murong Xiu''s eyes as he looked around at the generals.


    "Yes, Commander, I, I, how could I discuss tomorrow''s plan with Military Advisor Zhuge inside the camp, but I didn''t know that the girl was hiding outside the tent and eavesdropping. After I left, that woman ran out and then ¡­" General Wang was actually trembling with fear and did not dare to continue speaking.


    "Nonsense, what a bunch of nonsense. How did you survive? Ah, why don''t you go and die? " When Murong Xiu heard this, his face turned blue. So many people, yet there wasn''t a single girl left? All of you are still dog shit generals, all of you are trash! " Murong Xiu couldn''t hold his anger anymore. He had already suffered heavy injuries on his side, but none of them had the ability to keep a single woman around. How could Murong Xiu be angry?

 C50

    When Murong Xiu saw that the generals didn''t dare to look at him, his heart was filled with endless grief. These people couldn''t even compare to a single woman. Mu Rong Xiu also sighed. Zhuge Fei Mo was already dead. This was equivalent to losing an arm. Earlier on, the two of them had worked together for many years and had a good relationship with each other inside and outside the main house. Otherwise, Zhuge Feimo would have known that he was going to die, but he didn''t reveal anything about the military. But at this moment, Zhuge Feimu was no longer by his side, and these people were so useless. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu also started to feel a bit depressed.


    However, he had actually suffered heavy injuries on his side these few times, so naturally, he was in a bad mood. And all of this was done by a woman, which made Murong Xiu even more unbalanced. If Murong Xiu knew that the collapse of the sword peak was caused by Zi Yuan, then he would have spat out a mouthful of blood at this moment. Looking at the generals who were weak and didn''t dare to speak, Murong Xiu''s eyes turned cold.


    "Listen up, Wang Fei. Lead your army to the right and call for a battle. The general to the right must be sent out to meet them." Mu Rong Xiu looked coldly at Wang Fei and said.


    "Yes, ah, that''s not right. Didn''t the right vanguard of the marshal die?" Wang Fei also looked at Murong Xiu with a puzzled expression. Earlier, the enemy had sent news that the right general had died under the hands of one of his men. Now that he heard that, he was puzzled.


    "You pig, fuck, why are you so stupid, that''s the enemy''s trick, idiot. You, you, you, you are such a fool! " Mu Rong Xiu pointed at Wang Fei with a wonderful expression on his face. He was so angry that he started to tremble as he spoke.


    "Ah, yes, this subordinate obeys!" Wang Fei saw that his marshal was dissatisfied with him and did not dare to speak anymore, but in his heart, he was mocking Mu Rong Xiu. You call us stupid, but he knew it at this moment. Of course, he did not dare to say it out loud, otherwise he would not be able to live much longer.


    In the northern troop camp, Helian Lie saw Violet Garden quietly standing there daydreaming. An indescribable iciness could be seen in her eyes, and he also felt that something was wrong.


    "Zi Yuan, what happened?" "You did such a beautiful thing and you even killed Zhuge Feimo. Do you know that Zhuge Feimu is a person with outstanding intellect?" When Helian Haoyan thought about how Zi Yuan killed Zhuge Feimo, he smiled happily. To Helian Helian, Zhuge was still very important to him. This person was indeed a capable person.


    When Zi Yuan heard Helian said something, he didn''t say a word. His heart was still trembling. Helian Zong also noticed that something was wrong with the Violet Garden. He came over and gently asked, "What happened? Ever since you returned, something seemed to have happened. What happened?"


    Zi Yuan did not say anything. When he saw Helian Lie asking with such concern, his cold heart changed. When he was about to reply, a scout came in and knelt on one knee. "Marshal, General, the enemy general on the right, Wang Fei, has come to challenge General Zi Yuan."


    "This bastard, it looks like this Murong Xiu is really stupid. Haha, Purple Garden, don''t be fooled so easily." At first, Helian was angered, but then he laughed out loud. It seemed that the other party was extremely angry. Of course, since Murong Xiu was angry, Helian was naturally very happy and prepared to speak to the scout. Zi Yuan suddenly turned around and said.


    "I accept the challenge!" The aura on his body abruptly burst out, causing Helian to feel his heart beating in shock.


    "What nonsense are you doing? Murong Xiu must have known that you''d attacked him, so he wanted you to go out and fight. If you go out like this, you''ll definitely fall into their ambush. You''re not allowed to go!" He knew that Zi Yuan wasn''t such a stupid person, but he was still puzzled as to why Zi Yuan was so irrational this time. It seemed that something had really happened to the Western Desert Army.


    "I''m messing around? My hundred elite soldiers died just like that, am I fooling around? I must avenge them. " At this moment, the voice of the Violet Garden increased in volume, as if it wanted to vent the strand of hatred in its heart.


    "Aren''t you messing around?" "I know that the enemy has sent you out to meet them, but there must be an ambush, and you still want to go." I know that the enemy has sent you out to meet them, and there must be an ambush, and you still want to go. Earlier, when he was unwilling to agree to the Violet Garden''s march, he was also afraid that the Violet Garden would act with him as the center, afraid that he would be unable to suppress it. At this moment, the Violet Garden was unexpectedly abnormally impulsive.


    "Do you know how they died? They died for me! They all risked their lives to save me! Do you know how much my heart hurts? Ah, do you know?" Ever since Zi Yuan had returned, the image of those hundred warriors who had been stuck in Zi Yuan''s mind for the sake of his miserable appearance, unable to leave, had always surfaced in his mind, causing the killing intent of Zi Yuan to be so thick. Seeing how unstable Zi Yuan''s mood was, Helian Helian rushed over to hug him.


    "Zi Yuan, listen to me. Don''t get agitated, alright?" If you go now, not only will you not take revenge, you will also make the enemy show their might. You should know that you don''t only have the blood of 100 brothers on you. Ah? The true battle on the battlefield does not necessarily require you to face them head on. You still have other methods to make the enemy suffer heavy losses.


    Within Helian Lie''s embrace, the Violet Garden''s entire body was trembling. Seeing Helian Lie persuade her so softly, the Violet Garden slowly calmed down as well. When she saw the Violet Garden had gradually calmed down as well. Helian continued, "Don''t worry. I naturally have a way to deal with that Murong Xiu. It seems that we''ve already reached this step. Could it be that all of our efforts have been wasted just because of him?"


    "Tell me, what method do you have?" Zi Yuan said coldly.


    Didn''t you suggest a plan of separation? I''ve already sent some people to sneak over to the Western Li Imperial Family and tell them the news of the Military Advisor''s death. Then, I told them that it was Murong Xiu who killed Zhuge Feimu, and he even had thoughts of betraying the family. At this moment, Helian told them of Violet Garden''s initial plan of parting. From the looks of it now, this plan was extremely suitable for this opportunity. This way, the army of Xi Li would retreat to the west soon and Helian will need to reorganize the situation of the military and the forces on his side. After coming here and fighting with Xi Li, he realized that his side had a lot of shortcomings.


    When the Purple Garden heard Helian Lie''s words, it was true that this plan was suggested by her at the beginning. At this moment, she had also been blinded by her hatred.


    "Good, you should rest well tonight. I''ll take care of it over there. Zi Yuan, you have to remember that you''re not alone right now. You still have the army behind you on the right, you still ¡ª I!" Helian said one last word after another. Then, he turned around and left the military camp.


    "Men, send me the general of the left path, Nangong Xiong." After Helian Lie left, he instructed his own guards.


    Not long later, Nangong Xiong wearing a military uniform walked over.


    "Marshal, this lowly general is here!" Nangong Xiong''s tall and sturdy voice rang out, and Nangong Xiong was also a general under Helian''s command, valiant and invincible. If it was purely in terms of martial arts, there was not much difference between him and He Lian, so Helian was very confident in this person.


    "Nangong Xiong, the enemy general on the right is fighting, but General Zi Yuan on the right is heavily injured and is unable to accept the challenge. What should you do!?" Helian Lie''s eyes turned cold as he spoke while looking straight at Nangong Xiong.


    "The only thing left to do is kill!" Only war, this lowly general invites you to battle! " When Nangong Xiong heard Helian said this, he immediately understood in his heart.


    "Alright, I''ll give you a mission. You must bring me the enemy''s head!" Murong Xiu still couldn''t let go of the hurdle in Zi Yuan''s heart, so he forced a request. He could only let the Violet Garden see the head of the enemy generals and calm down.


    "Yes, this general obeys!" After Nangong Xiong finished speaking, he turned around and left with his blade, then he jumped onto his horse and shouted.


    "Three thousand men from the left path, follow me to break the formation!"


    "Yes, break the formation!" Break the formation! " When he saw this, Helian Lie gave a pleased smile. He was quite at ease with Nangong Xiong, so he also turned around and left, and when he arrived at his own tent, his gaze unconsciously revealed a hint of pain as he glanced at the tent of the purple garden next door.


    In his mind, he constantly saw the scene of a hundred warriors fighting to kill for him. It was because, as a cold-blooded killer in his previous life, Zi Yuan had never experienced such a moving feeling between blood and flesh. Furthermore, after experiencing this, his heart also changed greatly, because Zi Yuan was blaming himself, and if he hadn''t hesitated for a moment, those brothers of his would not have died so easily.


    If they had known the outcome earlier, they would have done it, but Zi Yuan did not expect that they would have gotten along together. If it was Helian, Helian would have wanted to capture Zhuge Feimo alive, because Zhuge Feimu was a great help to the royal family, he was known to all his family members, and he was also resourceful on the battlefield. Now that he was dead, it would have been a heavy blow to the country of Western Li, if he could have captured him alive, but if the timing was wrong, they could not blame Zi Yuan for her hesitation.

 C51

    At the same time, a huge change had occurred within the imperial family of Western Li! All of them had different thoughts in their hearts. Some people thought that Zhuge Feimo was just a military advisor and didn''t need to go on stage to kill the enemy, but he suddenly died in his own tent. The people sent by Helian were also secretly releasing the news.


    Right now, Murong Xiu''s absence could be said to be his word. When he heard the news of Zhuge Feimu''s death from Xi Li''s army, he knew that it was time for him to move to Murong Xiu. However, Murong Xiu was a famous Regent in Xi Li, so how could he be moved so easily?


    "If Left Official has anything to say, just say it." The little Emperor Xi Wen also nodded his head. At this moment, Murong Xiu wasn''t here, and he didn''t know how to deal with him. After all, Murong Fu was still young, and Murong Xiu was the one who handled most of the problems.


    "Your majesty, that Zhuge Feimu is an important official of me, Xi Li. Now, he has actually died in our own military camp. This old man is truly disappointed. I hope your majesty can handle this matter impartially." Zuo Wuji pretended to be grieving.


    "Yes, please recall the Regent to explain this matter clearly. Otherwise, we won''t be able to feel at ease." After Zuo Zi said that, the other ministers standing behind him also stood up and knelt on the ground. They looked even better than Murong Xiu. These people must be Zuo Qing''s trusted aides, otherwise they wouldn''t have wanted to impeach Mu Rong Xiu at this moment.


    "Prime Minister Zuo, right now Lord Murong is fighting with the Northern Yue. It''s probably inappropriate to call him back right now. Besides, things might not be as Prime Minister Zuo thinks." At that moment, Murong Bowen also stood out. Murong Bowen was an important official of the imperial court, was even a post in the Crown Prince''s Palace, and was also Murong Xiu''s trusted aide. Thus, he immediately refuted him.


    When Xi Wen saw the two of them refuting each other, he felt a lot of unhappiness in his heart, "Do you still place me in your eyes? What you say is what it is! " At last, Xi Wen started to feel dissatisfied. Although Xi Wen was still young, he still understood some things. He knew that Prime Minister Zuo could not scold him, and he also knew that Murong Bo Wen couldn''t casually say anything because Murong Bo Wen was still his teacher, but Xi Wen also knew something in his heart. At this moment, Zhuge Fei Mo had actually died on his side in the army camp, which made Xi Wen very confused.


    "Your Majesty, please forgive me." Seeing the Emperor''s anger, everyone also kneeled down, while Zuo Qianshou continued to say unwillingly, "Your Majesty, Zhuge Feimo has contributed a lot to Xi Li. If we let him die like this without knowing why, then this subject will feel very uneasy even after working with Lord Zhuge for so many years.


    "Hmph, Zuo Qian, if you have something to say, just say it. The Emperor is still too young to listen to your nonsense." Mu Rong Boven also retorted, his heart was also filled with anger. Zuo Qian had become bolder because Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t here, but the dispute between Zuo Qian and Mu Rong Xiu was well-known. Zuo Qian couldn''t win against Murong Xiu, so when he saw Mu Rong Xiu''s actions, he immediately went to impeach Mu Rong Xiu.


    "Hey, what are you guys doing? Let''s get up first." Xi Wen helplessly shook his head. With a childish face, he didn''t know what to do. Then, he looked at the old eunuch next to him, Eunuch Huang. This was the person he trusted the most besides Murong Xiu, because Eunuch Huang served the late emperor, and was the person he trusted the most. Upon seeing him, Eunuch Huang nodded his head in agreement. Xi Wen could only nod.


    "Just do as my beloved one says. Call Lord Murong back, but don''t let anyone else know!" He knew that the young emperor would not make such a decision, but Eunuch Huang acted as if it had nothing to do with him. Standing by the side, he did not say a single word.


    "Yes, your majesty. Your majesty is wise." At this moment, Zuo Qian''s eyebrows were raised and some happiness could be seen in his eyes. As long as Murong Xiu returns, then the military power will no longer be under Murong Xiu''s control. Zuo Qian also knew that as long as he was in charge of the military, then he would not be able to control the military power. Then, Murong Xiu wouldn''t be able to beat him anymore.


    At that moment, Murong Xiu was already brimming with anger within the Western District''s army camp. The one who was going to fight was not Zi Yuan, but Wang Fei, who he sent out, was beheaded by his opponent. From Nangong Xiong''s point of view, the mission that he had consecutively completed had to be completed, so when Nangong Xiong was fighting with Wang Fei, he was also determined to kill him. He would rather risk his own injuries to kill him.


    "Tell me, do I, Xi Li, have such a great general?" Mu Rong Xiu looked around at the crowd and said coldly.


    As for the remaining generals and the elders, they didn''t dare to reply. They knew that Murong Xiu was already in a rage.


    "What is it? They were all dumbfounded. Can''t speak? "You guys are truly disappointing. Now, Wang Fei was also killed by someone." Mu Rong Xiu said loudly.


    "Marshal, please calm your anger. The northern troop is ready to attack. I hope the general can make his decision soon." The elderlies below also knew that the situation at that moment was not right and they truly didn''t have the time to speak nonsense here. So, they patiently consoled Murong Xiu and said that.


    "Hmph! Men, prepare thirty thousand men and horses! Let''s go fight off the title of the number one warrior in Helian City!" Murong Xiu bellowed. His heart was filled with killing intent towards Helian Lie, and it was as if he had killed Helian Lie to vent his anger.


    "Marshal, please calm your anger. I''m afraid even Helian Lie knows that the general would do this right now. He''s probably waiting in ambush for the general to pass." The group of people kneeled. Clearly, they knew that Murong Xiu wasn''t joking with them. If that''s really the case, then not only Zhuge Feimo will be lost, but the army as well. "


    This wasn''t Murong Xiu''s style, but rather the result of his death. Zhuge Feimu and Murong Xiu had a very good relationship with each other, not to mention that Zhuge Fei Mo died in his own military camp, which was equivalent to giving him a hard slap on the face. Murong Xiu was angry, but he wanted to give Murong Xiu a hard slap to the face, and now that Murong Xiu had been slapped, he couldn''t help but feel displeasure in his heart. However, at this moment, Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t stay calm.


    "Forget it, all of you can get up." Mu Rong Xiu sighed and said helplessly.


    "Marshal, there''s no need to do this. Although Advisor Zhuge is already dead, our plans for the future have yet to be revealed. Otherwise, there''s no need for this war to start again." That elder also analyzed and said. Indeed, although Zhuge Feimo died, he did not reveal the secret. Otherwise, right now, it would be the time for the Western Parting army to be defeated.


    "I know it too, but it doesn''t make sense for Military Advisor Zhuge to die in his own tent. I''m afraid there might be another dispute after the imperial palace received the news." Murong Xiu was indeed worthy of being called the Regent. He knew that at this moment, Zhuge Feimo was already dead, and some of the situations were no longer under his control, but what was even more tragic was that he actually died in the camp of the Western Li Army. Thinking up to this point, even though Murong Xiu had no other choice, he had no other choice.


    "Your subordinate naturally knows what kind of person a marshal is. If Prime Minister Zuo wanted to impeach the marshal, your subordinate is willing to exchange his life for the life of the marshal to kill that man." At this moment, Wang Huai, one of Murong Xiu''s trusted aides said. The two of them had been in the army for many years, and since they were both geniuses, their martial arts were naturally outstanding. That was why the two of them were highly regarded by Murong Xiu and given the position of general. However, now that his elder brother had died, Wang Huai felt very sad.


    "Wang Huai, I can understand your feelings. This marshal can''t guarantee anything, but I''ll give you a chance to avenge your brother." Mu Rong Xiu saw Wang Huai''s expression and also understood the meaning behind his words. Whoever killed their big brother wouldn''t feel good about it.


    "Thank you, Marshal." The deaths and injuries on the battlefield were very normal, and this had nothing to do with relationships. At this moment, Wang Huai was actually able to rationally stand there, which was enough to prove that Wang Huai was someone who knew his place.


    This was also Violet Garden''s way of thinking. If one won, they should be rewarded, and if they lost, they should die. However, Helian did not stop all of this, as he knew that he really needed to reward these soldiers well.

 C52

    "Zi Yuan, it''s been hard on you. Look at Wang Fei''s death, it''s time to vent the anger in your heart." As for Zi Yuan, he was not a young girl who didn''t understand the situation, but he immediately suppressed his emotions when he saw how concerned Helian Lie was for him.


    "The Violet Garden knows, it''s just that she''s in the wrong. I hope the Emperor doesn''t blame her."


    "Hehe, it''s good that you''re fine. Next up, we should discuss the next step." Helian Lie was elated when he saw that Zi Yuan had woken up. At this moment, the first victory in the army required a thorough plan of what to do next. The two of them were in the military camp discussing countermeasures to deal with Murong Xiu.


    Your Majesty, it seems to me that the morale of the army is at its lowest right now. If we continue to increase our strength and rush forward, the enemy will surely return in defeat." Zi Yuan calmed down as well and analyzed the situation. Indeed, at this moment, the morale of the army from the west was already low. If they were to rush over now, there was a high chance of them winning the battle.


    "Ahh, do you think I don''t know? But even if you do, you can''t act rashly!" Helian Lie sighed helplessly.


    "Why? Could it be that the opponent still has some other killing move that he hasn''t used yet?" Zi Yuan asked in confusion.


    "Oh, Zi Yuan, let me ask you, how are the strength of my army and that Western Li Army?" Helian did not explain, but turned around and asked.


    "Our strength is that of a great general, a level higher than that of that great general Xi Li. However, our overall strength is still not enough." Zi Yuan also analyzed the situation honestly.


    So, just the bravery of a general is useless. After I came here this time, I had the wrong judgement about the Western Parting army. I thought that Murong Xiu would only bring two-thirds of the Western Parting army, but right now, there''s no way to estimate them! He was indeed unable to estimate the other party''s strength. However, Helian had gone all out this time and was definitely going to swallow Helian and his group. However, at this moment, he had suffered such a heavy injury.


    "Ah, you mean to say, they brought out all of Xi Li''s remaining strength this time? "Then what should we do if there''s competition within the palace? Murong Xiu shouldn''t be so stupid." If Murong Xiu really had brought all of Xi Li''s soldiers over, then Xi Li would be nothing more than an empty shell right now.


    "Haha, you still don''t understand Murong Xiu well enough. Although he is our enemy, in some ways, he is the only one on our path to power. He must have some tricks up his sleeve, and that Xi Li Emperor is different from me. Their emperor is only a child, and Murong Xiu is the Regent. Everything is under Murong Xiu''s control. Think about it, Xi Li is not Murong Xiu''s opponent." In Helian Lie''s opinion, Murong Xiu was a schemer, a schemer, and a match for him. In Helian Lie''s opinion, Murong Xiu was a great enemy in his path to power.


    "Doesn''t that mean our spies are useless there?" He was one of the key figures in this plan of disengagement. If the Emperor only listened to him, then the people he sent out would be useless as well. Wouldn''t that mean that he had been doing useless things for the past few days?


    "Ke ke, don''t be anxious. Listen to what I have to say. It is likely that the internal department of the imperial family has become a mess after receiving this information." Helian said slowly. He had already come up with a plan in his heart. When he saw Zi Yuan''s puzzled expression, he continued speaking.


    Within the imperial palace, there are still some people who survived from the former Emperor Xi Li''s side. That Murong Xiu may have been the Regent, but he was the one who carefully climbed up there. If his power was sufficient, then the current Xi Li might have changed hands, but that''s not the case.


    "Who could it be? Who would have the ability to do so?" Zi Yuan asked curiously. From the fights he had with Murong Xiu, he knew that Murong Xiu was a difficult opponent. He hadn''t thought that Xi Li would have someone on par with Murong Xiu.


    "Move left! Prime Minister Xi Li. " Helian said this name slowly, word by word. It was obvious that Helian knew about the move to the left. He also knew about the fight between Mu Rong Xiu and Zuo Qing. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have approved of Zi Yuan''s plan to break off from him that day.


    "Oh? So that was how it was. Then Zuo Qian would naturally move to Murong Xiu as soon as he received the message? "Then wouldn''t we ¡­" Before Zi Yuan could finish his words, he was interrupted by Helian Lie.


    "Don''t even think about it, you have to know that the Western Kingdom has a much better foundation than us, the Northern Yue, and it won''t be so easy to wipe out the Western Kingdom. On the contrary, even if the Western Kingdom wins the battle against Helian, it will be extremely difficult for them to overthrow the Northern Yue!" As he said this, Helian''s heart surged with pride. The Overlord''s House naturally knew the strength of his own clan, and it was also because he knew that it would not be easy to get the throne. He also knew that it would not be so easy to defeat it.


    "Do you know why Prime Minister Xi Li doesn''t dare to publicly impeach Mu Rong Xiu no matter how much he disapproves of him?"


    "I don''t know." Zi Yuan replied truthfully.


    "Let me tell you, if Zuo Qing had directly impeached that Murong Xiu, the current Murong Xiu probably wouldn''t be able to come here and fight with us until the end." Helian said with a serious expression.


    "Why? Then, how can Zuo Qian have such power in the West Li Country? "


    However, this is not the most important part, and the most important part is that Murong Xiu Gui is the Regent. Murong Xiu has the same thoughts as me, so he can''t move Zuo Qing to this place. If the Royal Family were to be exiled, then our Northern Yue army will immediately kill our way over. On the contrary, if Zuo Qian moved Murong Xiu over, but the military power isn''t in our hands, then Zuo Qian wouldn''t dare to impeach Murong Xiu. "" "Murong Xiu said."


    "I understand, but I still don''t quite understand. Is this related to the plan we had to break up earlier?" After hearing that, Zi Yuan understood the internal struggles of Xi Li, but the only thing he didn''t understand was what did it have to do with Xi Li.


    "Haha, you don''t know about this. If Murong Xiu wasn''t in the imperial court, then the little emperor wouldn''t have been able to stop Zuo Qian. Then Zuo Qian would naturally use some tricks on the little emperor, and the emperor wouldn''t be able to obediently listen to him." "Once Murong Xiu learns of it, he''ll retreat. Then, this trip to the west will come to an end." Helian said with a laugh. It was obvious that he thought of something, and this Zi Yuan was truly his lucky star. When he thought of this, Helian''s heart became happy, and he looked at Zi Yuan with an indescribable feeling.


    "Your Imperial Majesty, if that western army has come as they please, and wants to move about, then what sort of prestige does our northern army have? We might as well chase after them while they are at an advantage." When Zi Yuan saw that Helian had actually waited for the western army to retreat, she felt anxious and wanted to retreat as well. She had wanted to kill to her heart''s content since a long time ago.


    Sigh, do you think I don''t want to, but there''s no chance right now, and that Murong Xiu won''t give me that chance either. Murong Xiu has twice the number of people compared to us this time, so you should know that we''ve lost the advantage in numbers even if it''s only half the number of people. Helian Lie sighed as he spoke. In reality, he originally wanted to chase down the deer and rule the world. But why would he want to keep Murong Xiu here? It was because he didn''t have the strength to do so. Thinking of the matter at the Han Valley Pass, Helian said it out loud.


    That time when you made the sword peak collapse, I was thinking whether or not I should rush over. But the truth is, I already had a plan at that time, I was waiting for the scouts to come back to report and I wanted to thoroughly investigate the number of people there. However, you really had that method of collapsing the sword peak. After saying that, Helian looked at Zi Yuan. When the latter heard how much Helian Lie believed in himself, he had no choice but to be convinced by Helian''s undoubtable policies. After pausing for a moment, Helian continued.


    "You need to know that the entrance to the Han Valley was already in danger. Even though the sword peak collapsed and the river stopped, it only gave us a chance to face them head on. But it''s this proof of fighting that makes my heart very uneasy. And we will not have the chance to send more troops from the North to support them. " Helian said helplessly. In fact, when he had his first confrontation with Mu Rong Xiu and was held back by the three hundred elites, he knew it was a mistake.


    Of course, it was impossible to have a lot of experts like that. It was just as Murong Xiu had said, they might have been there to deal with him, but he had to be on guard. The battle with Murong Xiu would start anew for Murong Xiu.


    "I know, I understand what the emperor is thinking." The current Zi Yuan had matured gradually after experiencing the battles on the battlefield. He knew that there was something he could not do on the battlefield by himself, that he could assassinate a person from within the army, but not a person who could assassinate a person from within. It was also because he had helped Zi Yue get used to the battlefield, and from now on, Helian had a strong arm around him.


    Just like life, can you imagine that today, you will follow me and march together with me. At the same time, I am also not clear on who will die immediately by my side, so this is the battlefield, and you have to get used to it. To survive on this battlefield is life and death! Do you understand? " Helian Lie knew that there were many feelings of unwillingness in the Violet Garden''s heart at this moment. However, he could not simply speak softly. At this moment, his words had also become a bit more forceful.


    "Yes, Your Majesty. Violet Garden understands." That wasn''t ice-cold, but cold-blooded. Since you said it like this, then on the battlefield, if one didn''t want to die, then let them die!


    Seeing the look on the Violet Garden''s face, Helian no longer said anything. Some of the items had already been pointed out, so there was no need to give a clear explanation.

 C53

    At the same time, in the West Li Prime Minister''s residence, the Left Premier was arranging everything.


    "Lord Li, what do you think are the chances of us taking him down if he comes back?" Zuo Qian, who was sitting on a chair, casually asked his trusted aide, while Li Yun was one of Zuo Qian''s trusted aides and the one who understood him the most. He often discussed things with him, because Li Yungui was an assistant minister in the Ministry of Rites.


    "Prime Minister, this humble subject dares to ask, do you really wish to defeat Murong Xiu, or ¡­" Li Yun knew what the Prime Minister was thinking, but it was hard to say directly due to his status.


    When Zuo Qian heard Li Yun''s words, he couldn''t help but be startled. Was he going to compete with Murong Xiu to win or lose? In fact ¡­ Furthermore, Murong Xiu was the regent, so he was still a head better than the prime minister. This was because Murong Xiu had always thought that it would be extremely unpleasant if he went left and got infected with the enemy, but now that Murong Xiu was at the border of the North Vietnam and fighting the war, what if the West was to help them out? What was his original intention? Whether it was simply because he wanted to bring down Mu Rong Xiu or because of the internal strife within Xi Li, when Li Yun said this, Zuo Qian hesitated.


    "Ai, I don''t know what''s going on either. I just want to defeat that Murong Xiu. Now that you mention it, I don''t know how to respond." Zuo Qian said helplessly.


    "The Prime Minister thinks that the same mountain cannot hold two tigers, right? Indeed, that Murong Xiu is the Regent, and even the position of Prime Minister is threatened. However, that Murong Xiu truly has great ambition. Otherwise, why would he be in such a rush to go and fight against the Northern Yue?" Li Yun also saw through Zuo Qian''s thoughts as he said this.


    Hehe, you don''t know this, but that Murong Xiu planted a few spies in the Northern Yue City. Those spies hadn''t been able to provide Murong Xiu with any military information for many years, and this time, those spies have all died at the hands of Helian Lie. Murong Xiu also knows that this is the right time to send out the troops. At this moment, Zuo Qian had also told him the truth. He always knew that it was impossible for Murong Xiu to kill Zhuge Feimo. It was just a method and there was no need for him to hide anything from his trusted aides.


    "Prime Minister, if you want to move to Murong Xiu, it''s not impossible. But now isn''t the best time." Li Yun saw that his superior had also spoken frankly, so he also said what he wanted to say. In Li Yun''s opinion, if he really wanted to compete with Murong Xiu, then it would be a waste of time for the Northern Yue.


    "I know that too, so I''ve been hesitating whether I should start a coup at this time or not." Zuo Qian thought about it for a while, then told her what he was thinking.


    Prime Minister, this is indeed not the right time, but I believe that Murong Xiu has already received the news and will immediately rush back. "Prime Minister, this is indeed not the right time, but I believe that Murong Xiu has also received the news and will immediately rush back. Li Yun thought about it for a while and still felt that Zuo Dong''s hesitation might cause him to regret it for the rest of his life. Since he had already done it, he couldn''t retreat any further. Otherwise, one step would be like an abyss.


    Zuo Dong knew that if he took a step back, he wouldn''t be able to see the open sky, but would be forced into a passive state, so he felt a wave of unease in his heart. If he hadn''t done anything when Murong Xiu returned, then he definitely wouldn''t have let go so easily.


    "Then, according to your words, what should we do next?" Zuo Qian said as he looked at Li Yun. He knew that his subordinate had something on his mind.


    "Prime Minister, if you''re going to listen to my words, then you''ll have to ask for the Emperor''s permission." When Li Yun''s words came to an end, he didn''t say anything else as he knew that his Prime Minister understood the meaning of his own words.


    In order to thoroughly defeat Murong Xiu, he had to communicate with the emperor. However, the emperor had always been in the hands of Murong Xiu, so it would be very difficult for him to agree to the emperor''s request. Moreover, Eunuch Huang was there to scheme for the emperor, so the Duke Huang was indeed loyal to the emperor, and he was also an elder who had followed the late emperor like him. He thought that if he wanted to get some air from the emperor, he would need to discuss this with Eunuch Huang.


    When he thought of this, he gave a meaningful glance to Li Yun. Li Yun immediately understood and slowly retreated out of the room.


    On the other side, Murong Yi was thinking about how they should move back into the arena. Helian was fighting from the outside, but the spy was saying that Helian was alone outside, and his follower was three hundred meters away. Helian must have something to say to himself.


    Murong Xiu was a proud son of the present. Naturally, he wouldn''t have any other thoughts towards his greatest opponent, and he didn''t have the slightest bit of fear as he went alone. He didn''t even bring a weapon, and in reality, Helian didn''t bring any either.


    "Helian, I didn''t expect you to have the guts to come alone to my Western Parting Army." When Murong Xiu saw that Helian really didn''t bring anyone here, he felt a little puzzled and coldly mocked. However, he knew that once he went deeper in, no matter what, he wouldn''t be able to get out.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, I came here this time to talk to you. Don''t use your scheming mind to deal with women." Helian Lie mocked. He was mocking Murong Xiu for using psychological attacks in his fight against Zi Yuan that day.


    "Haha, Helian, if you have something to say, say it." Seeing this, Murong Xiu also knew what Helian had to say to him. He didn''t try to play any more tricks. He knew that his most powerful opponent was right in front of him. He couldn''t let his guard down.


    "Murong Xiu, let me ask you. If I''m not here, how long would it take for you to unify the world?" Helian said coldly as he looked at Murong Xiu.


    "Five years! I will definitely unite the world within five years. " After hearing what you just said, Murong Xiu was also surprised, but he quickly said that he couldn''t lose his identity in front of his opponent.


    "Five years. Haha, it is indeed quite fast. However, let me ask you this. If I am here, how long do you think you will need?"


    "Ten years!" Although Murong Xiu didn''t know why Helian had come to talk to him today, he was also speaking the truth. If Helian said something big like this, it would be a huge blow to his identity.


    Hearing Murong Xiu''s side of his evaluation of him, Helian Lie felt a surge of pride. At least, he was his biggest opponent, and the other side was also treating him as their greatest opponent. Thinking of this, Helian said his intentions for coming out this time.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, let me tell you. The number you just mentioned is the same as mine." "But have you thought about it? This is only possible if our North Vietnam is at peace with you and war is united. If the other side is in chaos, do you think it''s still possible?"


    "Helian, could it be that you called me here today to talk to me about these things? If you have something to say, then just say it. Otherwise, we won''t lose our identities." Even though Murong Xiu didn''t know what Helian Lie was up to at this moment, his intuition told him that their conversation today would shake the world!


    "Haha, good, I will tell you straight, in this war, you and I both know that if you still want to continue, then our army will be on par with your army, but our army has more courageous and scheming people than you, and if you want to continue fighting, then the losses will be great, of course we will suffer a lot, but do you want to do this?" Helian had no choice but to say such words. But to Murong Xiu, they didn''t sound weak at all. This was a very realistic situation. Seeing that Helian had officially started a conversation with him, Murong Xiu also felt a sense of clarity in his heart.


    "You''re right, but do you think I will retreat so easily?"


    You don''t have to say anything in front of me. I''m asking you, I''m afraid you''re already on the back of the tiger, and now that Zhuge Feimo is dead, you''ll be in some trouble in the imperial court. If you think you still have to fight with me, then do you think you have the chance to do so? He knew that this was the first time the two had confronted each other head on, and both of them knew their strengths, but he was more worried about Helian. Helian knew that the troops he had brought this time were not enough, so if Murong Xiuken withdrew, it would be better for both of them. He knew that Helian Lie wasn''t mocking him. This was indeed the truth. With Murong Xiu''s intelligence, he could naturally think of such things, but with his opponent saying it out loud, it made him lose face for a moment.


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, the reason why I came here today was to tell you that you''ve lost this fight." Even though we don''t have enough men, you still lost in the end! It''s time for me to go back. " His words this time had indeed made Murong Xiu feel a surge of anger. Although his words weren''t nice, it was true that he had lost this time. At the same time, Murong Xiu had a deep impression of Violet Garden. It was this woman who had utterly defeated him, and when he thought of the stubborn look in her eyes that day, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but feel a sense of unwillingness to lose.


    "Hmph! Zi Yuan, I, Murong Xiu, will definitely capture you." "Don''t worry, Helian. Humph. One day, I will make you submit to me." Mu Rong Xiu muttered coldly to himself, before rushing over to his side.


    When he returned to the military camp, he discovered that the few generals under him were all standing there with strange expressions on their faces.


    "Marshal, you''re back. Something has happened. Something has happened at the palace." When Wang Huai saw that Murong Xiu had returned, he immediately found his backbone.


    When Murong Xiu returned, he saw that everyone was like this. He knew something had happened, but he hadn''t thought it would happen so quickly.


    "Speak slowly. What is it?" Murong Xiu knew that this matter was unavoidable. His mood had also slowed as he asked calmly.


    "Marshal, the Emperor actually gave the order for your class to return." Wang Huai restrained the anger in his heart and said these words.


    Mu Rong Xiu''s face turned cold when he heard that. He didn''t expect to be here so soon. ''Zuo Qian, Zuo Qian, are you really forcing me to attack you?'' If not, with the young emperor''s personality, he wouldn''t have dared to say such things to him. But now that the battle was like this, even if he didn''t admit it, he knew that he had lost this battle, but if he were to clash with the young emperor now, there would probably be a lot of neutral individuals in the imperial court who would come forward to impeach him. That really shouldn''t be the case.


    Thinking of this, Murong Xiu coldly said, "Assemble the teams and return to the imperial court in the morning!"


    Wang Huai was about to say something, but he saw that Murong Xiu''s gaze was getting colder and colder. He then shot a cold look back at him and held his breath.

 C54

    "Tomorrow, I will return to the imperial court." The row of generals below them sucked in a breath of cold air. Just like that? He really didn''t want to accept it.


    "What is it? Do you feel a little dissatisfied? Do you still think that there is a need to continue fighting? Even the internal world is unstable right now, and you still want to establish your own territory? Isn''t that a joke? " When Murong Xiu saw that his subordinates were unwilling to accept this, his eyes turned cold. He spoke in a serious tone, but didn''t use a critical tone. Instead, he spoke in a serious tone.


    "You guys have seen it for yourselves. The generals of the other party are capable men, but what about us? Have you ever thought about this question and still want to continue fighting? Do you have the ability to do so? " Mu Rong Xiu''s heart chilled. In these past few days, he hadn''t been able to figure out the reason why he was so depressed, but every time he looked at his subordinates, he would think of Zi Yuan. These people couldn''t even compare to a girl.


    "Marshal, I refuse to accept this. Our side still has more people than them. If we retreat now and let the enemy prepare, I''m afraid we won''t have such a good opportunity next time." Suddenly, one of the generals stood up after hearing the marshal''s words and spoke with his hands cupped in front of his chest.


    "Hmph, you dare say that you have a good chance of winning if you call on him now?" Do you want to use a sea of people as a strategy? Let me tell you, although the other side doesn''t have as many troops as us, they still have many enemies. Could it be that you have forgotten the hundred elites that ambushed us last time? " When Murong Xiu saw that someone had stepped forward, he was enraged. Then, he recalled the group of people led by Zi Yuan. Everyone felt a chill in their hearts. The hundred elites had forcefully dragged down over two thousand of their own troops. This achievement was truly shocking. It was also because of that incident that Murong Xiu had been a bit unsteady during this war.


    Seeing that no one else was talking, Murong Xiu waved his hand and said, "You can all leave. You only need to know that there''s always someone stronger than you, so as long as you keep your heart set on winning, you''ll have a chance in the future." Murong Xiu paused and then firmly said, "I''ll lead the way in front of you!" After that, he coldly swept his gaze over the great generals.


    "Yes, your subordinate obeys!" The generals felt reassured when they heard Murong Xiu''s firm reply. Murong Xiu was their divine needle that could freeze the sea, and now that even their marshal had spoken, they couldn''t refute him anymore. They could only clasp their hands together and retreat.


    Inside the tent, Mu Rong Xiu''s face was ice-cold and his gaze was ice-cold. "Helian, you actually tricked me this time. Haha, what a good plan. Not bad, not bad at all." Murong Xiu said to himself. Then, he couldn''t help but recall the expression in that stubborn girl''s eyes. His heart was unnaturally moved. What was wrong with him? Could a girl make his mind unsteady? Following that, Murong Xiu shook his head with a self-deprecating smile. In his heart, he had given the order to kill Helian Lie and Zi Yuan!


    "Your Majesty, what should we do now?" Zi Yuan hurriedly asked when he saw Helian returned.


    "Hur Hur, tomorrow I will return to the imperial court." Helian said with a relaxed expression. However, in the eyes of the Violet Garden, they felt utter disbelief.


    "What?" You''re going back tomorrow? That Murong Xiu is actually willing to retreat? " Zi Yuan asked with eyes wide open in disbelief.


    "What else can they do? I''m afraid there is already a dispute within the Imperial Family right now. " Helian Lie smiled happily as he thought of this. His expression must have been marvelous since he could make Murong Xiu suffer such a loss. However, Zi Yuan, who was standing opposite him, suddenly spoke.


    "If they retreat, do we retreat? If that''s the case, won''t it mean that we''ll be returning empty-handed this time? "


    "Haha, you returned empty-handed?" "Wrong, it''s a grave mistake. It''s not a loss, but a great achievement." When Helian heard Violet Garden''s words, he felt that she was somewhat adorable and laughed heartily.


    "Why?" Zi Yuan felt a little confused. The battle between the two sides did not end in a victor. Yet, they had just left. Wasn''t it useless to return like this?


    Haha, you, you''ve done so many things yet you still don''t know, the biggest credit this time is you. Think about it, killing that Zhuge Feimo was originally a great credit, and the collapse of that sword peak must have left a deep impression on Murong Xiu''s heart. You still say you didn''t do anything, and I''m afraid that Murong Xiu is also preparing to return tomorrow like me.


    Hearing Helian''s praise of her, Zi Yuan also felt very satisfied. However, she still modestly replied, "Your Majesty is too kind. We should have done it anyway."


    "Haha, it''s a reward that must be awarded. Tell me, what do you want me to reward you with?" At this moment, Helian was also very pleased with himself. He felt that Zi Yuan was helping him accomplish all of this.


    "Your majesty, I don''t need any rewards. I''m from the Northern Yue and should be doing this anyway." Zi Yuan said indifferently. He didn''t know when this cold-blooded killer had stopped making requests when he was facing Helian. He didn''t know either.


    "Very well. When you feel that you want it, come and tell me. I will definitely satisfy you." Seeing Zi Yuan''s words, Helian felt gratified in his heart, and at the same time, he opened his mouth. Then, before Zi Yuan could say anything, Helian said that there would probably be some changes within the imperial court after the class was returned to the imperial court.


    "What''s wrong? Could it be that some bad news came from inside the imperial court? "


    "This matter is still unclear. We will only find out after we return to the imperial palace. Alright, you should rest early." Helian Lie was unwilling to speak any further on this matter. Afraid that Zi Yuan would be overly worried, he waved his hand and said.


    "That''s fine. Your Majesty, you should rest early as well." Seeing that Helian did not want to talk about this matter, Zi Yuan did not pursue the matter. The great battle was almost over, and the war at the northern border had probably eased up. Ever since they arrived at this place, the purple garden had not had a good night''s sleep, yet right now, they were fast asleep.


    At the Western Palace, after the conversation with Li Yun, Zuo Dong had made up his mind. It seemed like he needed to have a good talk with Eunuch Huang to get to the bottom of things. When he received the invitation from the Prime Minister, he also knew what Zuo Wuji was thinking about; after all, he had served the late emperor for many years.


    "Prime Minister, I wonder what brings this old servant here right now?" Eunuch Huang said in a soft voice.


    "Hehe, Eunuch Huang is busy every day. I think it is really inappropriate to call Eunuch Huang over right now. I hope that you won''t mind." Zuo Qian also smiled back at him. He had to at least try to curry favor with Ye Zichen, since he had a request from someone else.


    "Prime Minister, what kind of words are those? This old servant isn''t as busy as Prime Minister. Ai, this old servant only has this servant''s life, how can I be as carefree and carefree as Prime Minister?" Eunuch Huang felt very comfortable after hearing Zuo Qing flattering him.


    "Haha! Eunuch, please don''t be modest. Who doesn''t know that Eunuch Huang is supporting the emperor there? It can be considered a great blessing for us in the palace." At this moment, Zuo Dong was just a first class fart.


    "Hehe, the prime minister still has something to say. I presume the prime minister didn''t ask this old servant to come here and say it." Eunuch Huang also said directly. Although he had some thoughts in his mind, he still had to speak them out personally.


    "Since Eunuch Huang is so straightforward, then Zuo Qian must have said it directly. I wonder how Eunuch Huang would feel about the matter regarding Military Advisor Zhuge." Seeing Eunuch Huang directly ask this, Zuo Dong knew that there was no need to continue to flatter him. As the prime minister of an empire, it was already giving him a lot of face to think that he was a snake when he was with an eunuch.


    "Prime Minister wants to say that Military Advisor Zhuge died in his own army camp. This is a bit strange, so he wants to know what the Emperor''s thoughts are." When Eunuch Huang saw Zuo Qing, he also started to talk about business. As the emperor''s personal servant, no one would dare to blame him if he spoke directly. Since he had confidence, he spoke frankly when facing the prime minister.


    However, when Eunuch Huang said this, there were some things that he didn''t dare to say. He also knew that in his heart, since the Emperor was still young and Mu Rong Xiu was not around, it was up to him to decide what was going on. You sissy, I don''t know what was going on in your mind, but even if I do, I still have a smile on my face.


    Since Eunuch Huang and Zuo Zi were willing to speak about this, then if Zuo Dong was talking about other things, then he would look down on Eunuch, so he might as well speak out loud. Now that my western army is being held back by the northern army, it''s impossible for something to go wrong if there''s something going on inside, so I thought if Eunuch Huang could tell the emperor about this, then Eunuch Huang also knows that Murong Xiu actually dared to do something like this.


    "Prime Minister''s words are a bit shocking, right? Why is the Prime Minister so sure that the Regent has the intention to rebel? Besides, Military Advisor Zhuge died in his own army camp. This matter still needs to be investigated." Eunuch Huang said noncommittally. Although his status was extremely high, he was still concerned for the imperial family. He knew that Zuo Qing had always been against Murong Xiu, and now he knew that he wanted to move to him.


    In reality, Eunuch Huang also knew that he could not allow himself to be implicated at this moment, or else he would be in great danger if Bei Yue took the opportunity to come to his place. Therefore, he absolutely could not help anyone, and Eunuch Huang also knew in his heart that Zhuge had always been on the same side as Murong Xiu, and might not believe that Murong Xiu had killed Eunuch Huang, but if one were to say that he had killed Zhuge Feimu, then Eunuch Huang definitely would not believe it. However, he still had to speak properly when he moved to the left.

 C55

    "Eunuch Huang, you still haven''t seen the danger of this situation. Now that Zhuge Feimo''s position is gone, the military power of our Western Desert Army is completely in Murong Xiu''s hands. If that Murong Xiu wants to rebel, then this is a big matter." Zuo Zi saw that Eunuch Huang didn''t believe him and became even more anxious. If Eunuch Huang were to collude with him at this moment, he would become a dozen assistants to Murong Xiu.


    Prime Minister, there are some things this old servant cannot say directly. Since the death of the late emperor, this old servant has always been by the side of the young emperor, if the regent is dead, then the palace will definitely fall into chaos, I believe that the Prime Minister knows about this, but this old servant boldly asks, if this old servant is willing to help the Prime Minister, then the Regent will really lose.


    Eunuch Huang knew that Zuo Qing wanted to move to Murong Xiu, but he couldn''t say anything to help Zuo Qing against Murong Xiu at this critical moment. Otherwise, Xi Li would have been thrown into chaos, and Eunuch Huang also knew Zuo Qing''s thoughts. This time, he wasn''t here to discuss how he would deal with Murong Xiu.


    Although Eunuch Huang was a person, he had a very special position. Neither of them would choose to make enemies with a eunuch, so Eunuch Huang''s position was a bit high, and because Eunuch Huang was sincere to the royal family, the late emperor had specifically asked the young emperor to listen to his words. If Eunuch Huang fell on either side, then the other person would be fine too, but Eunuch Huang couldn''t help either side, otherwise the imperial court would be in chaos! This was also the intention of Eunuch Huang to specially remind Zuo Qian.


    However, when Zuo Wuji heard Eunuch Huang''s words, he knew what Eunuch Huang was thinking. Could he step back now? By the time Murong Xiu returned, it would be a life and death battle between the two of them. Murong Xiu wouldn''t let go of the intimidating words he was spouting in front of the emperor right now.


    He clearly knew that he had fallen into the enemy''s trap, but he was forced to suffer such a loss. The current Murong Xiu was suffering unspeakably because he had heard of a secret decree that had suddenly been given to him by the Imperial Palace when they were in the military camp. Murong Xiu had wanted to go back home and deal with Zuo Qian. He had to admit that with Murong Xiu''s strength, he was in a position to take care of the military.


    However, when Murong Xiu calmed down and thought about it, he felt that if he really was going to go for Zuo Wuji right now, then he would have to face the internal conflict of Xi Li, and this point would affect Xi Li''s internal conflict. But when Murong Xiu calmed down and thought about it, he felt that if he really was going to go for Zuo Li right now, then he would have to face the internal conflict of Xi Li, and this point would affect the internal conflict of Xi Li.


    "Go inform the Prime Minister that I, Murong Xiu, have come to pay a visit."


    "Yes, yes. Lord Murong, please follow me." When the guards saw that it was Mu Rong Xiu, they didn''t dare to let him wait at the entrance. They brought Mu Rong Xiu into the mansion and exchanged glances with the other guard.


    "What?" "Murong Xiu came to find me. How many people did he come?" Zuo Qian panicked when he heard his subordinate say that Murong Xiu had come to find him.


    "Prime Minister, Lord Murong came alone." Seeing Zuo Qian being so flustered, the men did not dare to say anything and just agreed.


    "Mm, go ask him to come over quickly."


    When the guard heard Zuo Qian''s orders, he immediately went to notify Murong Xiu. Not long later, Murong Xiu arrived in the main hall. When Zuo Qian saw that Murong Xiu had arrived, he waved his hand to have his subordinates retreat, then said, "Lord Murong, please take a seat."


    "Prime Minister, have you been well these past few days?" After Murong Xiu sat down, he said those words in an indifferent tone. His face was filled with an expression of such harmony that no one could tell what he was thinking.


    "Haha, thanks to Lord Murong, your life has been quite good." Zuo Qing didn''t know why Murong Xiu had come to find him. Murong Xiu had probably returned and wanted to argue with him in the imperial court. However, now that he was in his mansion, Zuo Dong couldn''t help but wonder what Murong Xiu was up to.


    "Then, Lord Zuo, do you know how difficult it is for our Western Army to stay at the border of the Northern Yue State?" Mu Rong Xiu finally raised his head and looked at Zuo Qian with a murderous look in his eyes. Zuo Qian, on the other hand, was flustered by this look, but he forced himself to remain calm as he spoke.


    "Oh? But right now, Lord Murong has returned. Was it because of the matter regarding Military Advisor Zhuge? " Zuo Dong pretended to be confused as he replied.


    "Hehe, as long as Lord Zuo Qian knows, then it''s fine. So, Murong Yi also wants Lord to ask for an explanation." Mu Rong Xiu smiled as well, his expression changing so quickly that it left everyone tongue-tied.


    "What do you mean by that? Could it be that Lord Murong misunderstood me?" Zuo Qian knew that Murong Xiu was probably here to denounce him, but there didn''t seem to be a need for the two of them to do this. Zuo Qian knew Murong Xiu was here to do this, so he knew Murong Xiu''s personality, the sofa was decisive, and he was ruthless.


    "Zuo Qian, there are some things that I think it''s better for the two of us to be honest." After saying that, Murong Xiu''s expression turned cold. No matter how good of a temper Murong Xiu had been, when he heard that Zuo Qing was still pretending to be stupid, he didn''t forget his purpose in coming here.


    "Zuo Qian, let me tell you. This time, the people who belong to my Western Li Army have all returned, while that Northern Yue Army brought three armies. Those three armies are more than half of our size. Do you know how the battle between the two armies is?"


    "How is it?" Zuo Qian felt a sense of foreboding when he heard Murong Xiu''s words. Could it be that his side would lose in such a situation? Indeed, Mu Rong Xiu''s words also confirmed Zuo Dong''s thoughts.


    "Let me tell you, I lost. I lost miserably!" However, I didn''t lose. I lost to you! " Mu Rong Xiu suddenly became cold and pointed a finger at Zuo Qian. For a moment, his body exuded a dense killing intent as he used his inner force to create a pressure whirlpool that was aimed straight at Zuo Qian. When Zuo Qian felt this aura, he couldn''t even stand straight anymore, but cold sweat broke out on his back.


    "Murong Xiu, what are you doing?" Zuo Qing knew that she could not hold on any longer, so she shouted as well.


    "Prime Minister, you''d better sit tight and talk to me. I still have some things to say." Right now, I can kill you if I want to, even if it''s in your house. So, you better listen to me obediently, because this is the retribution that you have to show off in front of punishing Zuo Dong.


    "Alright, go ahead, go ahead." He had only heard that Murong Xiu''s martial arts were extraordinary, but he had never seen it before. Now that he truly experienced it himself, he broke out in a cold sweat and spoke with a trembling voice. Murong Xiu knew that he had achieved his initial result, so he relaxed his tone.


    Do you know why I lost to you? Others may not know the relationship between Zhuge Feimo and I, but how can you not know that Zhuge Feimo and I have worked together for many years, so naturally, our feelings are different than others, yet you dare to say that I killed my good friend in front of the emperor? This is the first and second place. Mu Rong Xiu''s expression turned cold. Then, his tone turned cold.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, since you said that, then I don''t need to put on an act with you. Do you think there''s any chance for us to ease the tension?" When Zuo Dong saw that Murong Xiu was scolding him in his own mansion, his temper flared up.


    "Ah, Zuo Dong, you''re really disappointing. Let me tell you, if I, Murong Xiu, quit this game right now, none of you will be able to continue playing, including you!" "You still won''t believe me." Mu Rong Xiu actually treated this fight for the position of the world as a game. He knew how domineering he was, but it was this domineering aura that caused Zuo Dong to be stunned. Then, he spoke unnaturally.


    "If you have something to say, just say it."


    "Let me ask you, if I, Murong Xiu, don''t fight with you over anything and leave the imperial court right now, then I''ll let you know that I''ve recruited all the members of the imperial court. Tell me, who else can replace me in Xili and eliminate the generals of the tiger sects of the Northern Yue?"


    Zuo Dong couldn''t reply to Murong Xiu''s arrogant words. Indeed, if Murong Xiu wasn''t able to lead Xi Li''s army, then no one in Xi Li would be able to take on such a task! However, he couldn''t allow Murong Xiu to scare him like this. He was about to shout back when Murong Xiu interrupted him.


    "Enough, Zuo Qian, don''t say anymore nonsense. I''m just asking if you have it!" Murong Xiu knew that Zuo Qian definitely wouldn''t take it lying down. He also knew what he wanted to say, so he shut him up.


    Zuo Dong also knew that he couldn''t say anything fake at this moment. Otherwise, not only would he belittle Murong Xiu, he''d also belittle himself.


    "Nope." Although these two words were simple, Zuo Qian''s words were filled with unwillingness towards his biggest opponent. Other than Murong Xiu, there was no other choice.


    "Hmph. It''s good that you know that. In that case, let me ask you. Right now, the military power is in your hands. If you want to fight against that Northern Desert army, how much chance of victory would you have?" When Murong Xiu heard Zuo Qian''s words, he also gradually grew more pressured, but he suddenly shouted when he heard him.

 C56

    "Murong Xiu, did you come here today to tell me how amazing you are?" Zuo Qing could no longer hold it in and shouted out.


    "Zuo Qian, I''m not here to tell you how outstanding I, Murong Xiu, am. I''m here to have a heart-to-heart talk with you." Murong Xiu sighed when he saw Zuo Qian''s reaction, then looked at him and said in a serious tone. Zuo Qing then saw that Murong Xiu had slowed down and sat back down. She was prepared to listen to what Murong Xiu had to say.


    "Zuo Qian, you want to fight me? I''ll fight you, but if the two of us continue to fight now, honestly speaking, you''re not my match. Do you think I, Murong Xiu, haven''t been the Regent for so many years?" When he heard what Murong Xiu said, he was also a bit surprised. Previously, he had his own guesses about Murong Xiu, but now that he had heard it from him, he knew that Murong Xiu wasn''t going to speak without thinking.


    "I''ll tell you this time, I will fight with that Northern Yue army on the battlefield, you know why I said I lost, but it''s not me who lost. First, Zhuge Feimu died in our military camp because one of the enemy''s female generals was extremely outstanding, and the enemy had a hundred elite soldiers, one against a hundred elites. This is something even our Western Li Country has, but who knows how many elites the enemy has." When Zuo Dong heard this, his heart turned cold. He couldn''t help but to pay more attention to the northern army. When Murong Xiu saw Zuo Dong''s expression, he also continued to speak.


    "Secondly, Helian sent someone to spread the news to the palace after the first assassination attempt on Zhuge Feimu, while you were waiting for this opportunity to impeach me. Now that I''ve returned, you''ve won. But what you don''t know is that you''ve lost, and I''ve lost, too. I''ve lost very miserably! " Originally, he had brought enough troops with him, so it would be impossible for the Northern Yue army to win so easily. However, could the Northern Yue army win that easily? Although he acknowledged in his heart that the Great General Bei Yue was indeed brave and fierce, he still had a lot more people on his side than the Northern Yue army. However, he was defeated and left with a strong feeling of dissatisfaction in his heart.


    When Zuo Qing heard Murong Xiu''s words, she immediately understood the meaning behind them and felt slightly regretful. However, now that everything was settled, she could only continue to listen to what Murong Xiu had to say. When Murong Xiu saw that Zuo Qing was silent and unwilling to speak, he directly voiced out his thoughts.


    "Zuo Dong, let me tell you this. I, Murong Xiu, don''t just want to be a simple Regent. I also don''t want to be a courier. If I had the heart, I would''ve lost my Western family name long ago." Murong Xiu actually said such outrageous words in front of Zuo Zi, but Zuo Zi knew that Murong Xiu would not dare to say such words. Murong Xiu wasn''t a stupid person, so who knew what kind of power he had.


    "You came here today to tell me not to fight with you anymore, right?" He knew he was wrong, and the biggest mistake he made was choosing to fight Murong Xiu. Judging from Murong Xiu''s tone, he knew that Murong Xiu had such a grand idea in his heart. Murong Xiu wanted to rule the world, but the funny thing was that he had always wanted to take him down in the imperial court.


    When a person felt that his opponent was merely a small fry and realized that the other person had already gone too far ahead of him, would he still choose to deal with him? No, the current Zuo Qing had truly discovered that he was wrong, and Murong Xiu had already surpassed him in terms of ambition. It was laughable that he had always thought that there were two tigers in a mountain and wanted to get rid of Murong Xiu, but who knew that the other person didn''t even put him in his eyes.


    Compared to the throne, I prefer to play behind the scenes, while I want to chase the deer to the world. Amongst my opponents, Helian is actually a huge enemy, I really do not have the mood to fight with you anymore, on the other hand, if I were to lose, then the Western Kingdom will immediately fall apart, which is something that you should be well aware of, since I have come here today to tell you about it, you should be well aware of it. I''m leaving, you think about it for yourself. " Murong Xiu told them his goal as well, leaving behind Zuo Wuji, who continued to ponder silently. When they reached the door, Murong Xiu didn''t turn around and left behind a single sentence.


    "Zuo Qian, be a good prime minister. I won''t fight for anything with you. If one day, I, Murong Xiu, become the Prime Minister of the world, then you will still be the Prime Minister of the world!" When Murong Xiu left, he said those words. However, when Zuo Qian heard those words, his eyes suddenly narrowed.


    First, he had used his profound strength to make sure that Zuo Qian had no room for resistance, then he had forced him to leave step by step. Finally, when Zuo Dong had no choice but to admit that he was indeed inferior to Murong Xiu, Murong Xiu had suggested such a sweet temptation: the prime minister of a country under the heavens and the prime minister of Western Paradise. Zuo Qian also knew what this meant, but Zuo Qian had no other choice.


    On the second day, in the imperial court, Murong Xiu actually didn''t show up and the officials didn''t say anything. On the second day, in the imperial court, Murong Xiu actually didn''t show up and the officials didn''t say anything.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu was in his mansion, planning something. He had saved Mu Rong Xiu and lost out on him. Helian, you''re looking down on me, Murong Xiu.


    "Wang Huai, let me ask you. If I send you to assassinate Helian, what do you think is your probability of success?" Mu Rong Xiu actually said that to Wang Huai.


    "This, my lord, is almost impossible." Although Wang Huai was a bit unwilling, he still truthfully said that he was no match for Helian Lie. At this moment, Helian Lie was most likely already in the palace; there was no longer any possibility for him to assassinate him. When Murong Xiu heard Wang Huai''s words, he didn''t get angry, but smiled instead.


    I''m very satisfied that you know your own limits. Let me tell you, right now, you have to train that team well and help me create my territory. As for the rest, you''ll have a chance in the future.


    "Yes, milord." When Wang Huai heard Murong Xiu''s words, his heart was filled with gratitude.


    When Murong Xiu saw Wang Huai''s expression, he also smiled and said, "The reason why you''re more outstanding than your brother is because you''re not a brave man and have your own plans. I''m very pleased with this point, but it''s time for me to make that Helian company suffer a little. You know what to do. " A cold smile appeared on Murong Xiu''s face as he said that.


    Previously, he was also trying to guess who did it, but now, he had an answer to that question. Other than the Violet Garden, no one had the ability to kill Zhuge Feimu in his military camp, and Mo Feng and the others'' deaths were the same as Zhuge Feimu. This made Murong Xiu''s heart freeze.


    "Yes, my lord, I know what to do." Wang Huai immediately promised when he saw Murong Xiu''s words.


    In reality, even though Mo Feng and the others were already dead, there were still some people who had escaped the net in the Northern Yue State. Naturally, Helian Lie didn''t know about this because the name list had always been in Murong Xiu''s hands.


    After that, Murong Xiu felt that he had to personally take action this time. He gave the order and called for Murong Bowen.


    "I will personally make a trip to the Northern Yue during this time. I will leave the matters here to you. You can decide on your own if you have any issues!" Murong Xiu said as he looked at Murong Bo Wen. He felt quite at ease with Murong Bo Wen.


    Since Murong Bowen had been with Murong Xiu for so many years, he was the one who secretly did most of the things. Murong Xiu was the Regent, so he naturally had some tricks up his sleeve. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have spoken to Zuo Wuji like this.


    This time, Murong Xiu had already decided to head towards the Northern Yue. Although Helian Lie was already on guard against him, as long as he paid attention to his skills, Helian could not discover them. This time, Murong Xiu''s only thought was to capture the Violet Garden, and Helian Helian could still force out ordinary poisons. If Helian He couldn''t avoid them, then Helian He wasn''t qualified to be his enemy.


    "Yes, but my lord, the left side ¡­" Mu Rong Bo Wen said worriedly. It would be difficult to deal with the left wing from the beginning to end.


    "Don''t worry, Zuo Qian won''t do anything. On the contrary, he''ll cooperate with you." Mu Rong Xiu said with a smile on his face.


    "Ah, alright, I understand." Murong Buwen was also shocked by Murong Xiu''s words. He didn''t know what his master had done to make the Prime Minister submit, but it was precisely because Murong Xiu was so capable that he was willing to do it.


    And at this moment, after he returned to the imperial palace, Helian called for the Violet Garden. At this moment, the Violet Garden was still in her home, digesting the events of the past few days.


    This world was after all, different from his own world, and the front battlefields of this world were not suited for him. Thus, after this war, Zi Yuan also realized his shortcomings, that there were some things that needed to be trained by him, and after his battle with Murong Xiu. Zi Yuan deeply understood that his direct confrontation was insufficient. However, Zi Yuan was a person with a tenacious temperament to begin with. Thus, Zi Yuan knew that it was time for him to change his style.

 C57

    Just as Zi Yuan was about to head to the training room to ponder the moves, he suddenly received Helian''s orders. Thus, he stopped what he was doing and rushed to the Imperial Palace.


    On the other side, Mu Rong Xiu was also preparing to head back to the Northern State of Yue.


    In the palace, Helian was currently drinking wine in the imperial garden. At this moment, Helian was in a good mood, because the fact that he was able to retreat without fighting made Helian very happy, and all of this was due to Zi Yuan, and this was actually due to him. In fact, Helian''s plan was also the most important, but Helian''s love for the house and the bird had placed all of this on Zi Yuan.


    At this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a yellow vest was drinking wine in the biggest inn in the country of Northern Yue. At this moment, a middle-aged man wearing a yellow vest was drinking wine in the largest inn in the capital of Northern Yue State.


    "Poison wine to assassinate Helian!"


    After that person finished reading the letter, he threw it into his own wine cup, shook the cup, and left in a hurry.


    In a bustling courtyard in the capital city of the Northern Yue, the man was impressively inside. This mansion belonged to the steward of the Northern Yue Sect.


    "Manager Wang, what do you think of this matter?" At this moment, he was actually discussing something with the Minister of Imperial Household, and Huang Qi was actually one of Murong Xianan''s informants. Helian only knew that Mo Feng and the other two were spies planted in the imperial court, but he didn''t know that Huang Qi was the fish that had escaped the net, and it was also a spy that Murong had set up a few years ago.


    "General Huang, this is really difficult. The emperor''s food and drinks were initially arranged by his trusted aides. If we recklessly poison the emperor''s food and wine right now, none of us will be able to escape." When Steward Wang heard that Huang Qi had come to find him today in order to prepare poison for Helian Lie, he panicked for a moment, but after calming down, he felt that this matter was difficult to accomplish.


    "Hmph, Steward Wang, I won''t say anything else. You know this is an order from the lord himself, so what can you and I do?" Don''t forget, both of us are on the same boat right now. When Huang Qi saw that Manager Wang was unexpectedly reluctant to agree, his tone became slightly cold, and when Steward Wang heard Huang Qi''s words, he felt even more helpless.


    "Hey, Lieutenant Huang, don''t say that. How can I not know that we''re on the same boat?" This matter still requires the two of us to properly come up with a plan. " Steward Wang''s tone had also slowed down. Seeing Steward Wang speak like this, Huang Qi also knew that this matter needed good planning, so he looked towards Steward Wang to slow down as well.


    Manager Wang, I know this is going to be a little difficult, so I was a bit anxious just now. Please don''t blame me." They had worked together for a long time and had always discussed things together, and had also completed the matters instructed by the lord very well. Only this time, the two of them had indeed been in trouble, and seeing that Manager Wang hadn''t agreed immediately earlier, Huang Qi thought that the other person wasn''t going to make a move this time, so he was a little anxious and even a little angry.


    "Lieutenant Huang, there''s nothing between you and me, so I''ll be straightforward with what I have to say. If this matter is really done, then I do have someone in the palace, but if it is done, that person must die and the two of us must escape. "Because the lord''s orders came too fast, it would be too difficult to send someone back into the cave. In order to be safe, if we were to do this, we could only make preparations to escape." Steward Wang finished his words in one breath, his face full of worry.


    It was true that if Helian was so easy to succeed, then the two of them would have already done so a long time ago. It would not be so easy to murder the monarch of a country, and if this matter was exposed and they did not succeed, then the two of them would definitely face being beheaded. However, both their businesses were here. How could it be so simple to give up just like that?


    "Steward Wang, I''ve also realized what you''ve said just now. This is indeed quite a difficult situation." Huang Qi was also worried, sighing deeply as he actually had no other choice.


    "General Huang, let''s not talk about Second Bro. You know that our businesses are all here. If we give up now, we might be able to escape, but where are our families?" Steward Wang said with a helpless expression as he looked at Huang Qi.


    "Yeah, I''m thinking about that too." Huang Qi had an anxious expression on his face as well.


    "Right, aside from saying that we were to poison the emperor, did the lord say anything else?" Steward Wang seemed to have thought of something as he blurted out.


    "No, I''m just saying that he poisoned his majesty." Huang Qi was also shocked when he saw Steward Wang like this.


    "Ah, how could this be?" Steward Wang also suddenly became dispirited.


    "What''s wrong, Brother Wang? What''s going on?" Although Huang Qi was puzzled, he knew that he couldn''t be hasty at this moment.


    "Well, brother, think about it. If the two of us were going to murder His Majesty, where would the two of us go? Your Excellency''s words might have two meanings. The first is that since you''ve succeeded in poisoning the poison, you''ll have to stay here. If the poison is unsuccessful, you''ll have to stay here. " Manager Wang said with a sad expression.


    "Ah, so that''s how it is, so that''s how it is. Doesn''t that mean that the lord wants to give up on us? " When Huang Qi heard Steward Wang''s words, he was also startled.


    "Hehe, not only that, the two of us can only ride the tiger and not get down." Manager Wang continued.


    "Brother Wang, you know that I, Huang Qi, am a boorish person, so if you have something to say, just say it directly. This gives me some confidence." Huang Qi panicked. He himself was a general, how could his brain move as fast as the Minister of Imperial Household''s. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be a general, but the other side would be a general as well.


    Now we can only go and poison Helian, or else the two of us won''t be able to escape. You have to know that ever since Mo Feng sealed the seal, we are the only two people in the Northern Yue State, and the person who wants us to do that is clearly trying to test us. Although he trusts the two of us, if we do that, then we will be able to gain the trust of the two of us, but if we don''t, then we are at risk of being hunted down. Steward Wang''s face was ashen as he finished speaking in one breath.


    "Why? Can''t we escape?" Huang Qi panicked and blurted out.


    "Flee?" Where to go? The Northern Yue Army has just had a great battle with the Western Parting Army. If we run now, where can we run to? "I''m afraid that we will be discovered by those at the border before we even reach the west. We will only die even faster!"


    "Then what should we do? Then wouldn''t the only thing we can do is die? " Even people would be afraid of death, and humans also wanted to climb higher because Murong Xiu had given them a lot, so Huang Qi was moved. However, when facing death, people were selfish.


    "Heh, now it''s not the time to say that we are going to escape. We only have one way out." Head Steward Wang sighed in his heart and then said with a cold tone as well.


    "What way?" When Huang Qi heard Steward Wang''s words, he too was inspired with hope.


    "We can only use poison to harm Helian. And if Helian really dies, then we will be able to be upright and unworried. On the other hand, if Helian doesn''t die, then the two of us can only be on the verge of death." After Steward Wang finished speaking, Huang Qi didn''t speak and both of them fell silent. At this moment, both of them were extremely conflicted, so they didn''t dare to say anything else. Both of them were deep in their own thoughts.


    All of a sudden, Huang Qi''s gaze turned cold. "Brother Wang, it''s the only thing we can do at the moment, you and I can only make arrangements as soon as possible. Otherwise, when Lord finds out we haven''t moved yet, I''m afraid he''ll suspect us."


    "Hmm? Decided? "Then the two of us will have to wait for Helian''s news. If he doesn''t die, have you thought about the consequences?" Steward Wang was also startled when he saw Huang Qi speak like this.


    "If Helian isn''t dead, then the two of us will escape to the southwest. I have a cousin there, and I think we should be able to escape this calamity. Right now, we can only discuss how to poison Helian Lie." At this moment, he could only give it his all.


    Of course, when Steward Wang saw Huang Qi''s decisiveness, he couldn''t say these words out loud, otherwise, he was afraid that he would immediately become enemies with Huang Qi. If the two of them were to engage in an internal conflict, it was likely that both of them would suffer losses on both sides, moreover, Steward Wang would absolutely not choose to clash with his own partner at this moment. But in reality, if Huang Qi wanted to escape, would it be useful to escape to your cousin? He would probably be killed on the way. However, seeing Huang Qi say this, even though he had a lot of thoughts in his mind, Manager Wang could only discuss the countermeasures at this moment.


    Well, since Brother Huang has already made up his mind, then I will not talk about anything else. First of all, if we want to poison Helian, we must start from the kitchen inside the palace, and I have a person there who has been my friend for many years. I believe that if I had asked him, he would have done it, and he also knows some things about me. Steward Wang had been operating in the Northern Yue for so many years, so it didn''t make sense to say that he didn''t have any connections. However, if the emperor wanted to eat, he had to go through a procedure of testing the dishes, and this so-called testing the dishes was the most difficult of all.


    Listening up to here, Huang Qi also knew that it wasn''t that easy to murder Helian Lie. Subsequently, he recalled that as a general, he also had some authority in the city.


    "Leave this matter with me, Manager Wang. I will change the person who tested the ingredients. After that, I will switch to my own person. After saying goodbye to him, I will immediately run away." Huang Qi agreed after thinking for a moment.


    "No, no, no, we mustn''t let him escape." At this moment, Steward Wang also had the urge to beat someone up. This scoundrel really did have seven orifices and six orifices that left him with nothing left to understand. Why is there such a stupid person? Steward Wang also thought that he had been working with such a person for such a long time and was truly foolish. Big brother, if that person escaped and got stopped, wouldn''t the two of us die instead?

 C58

    "What''s wrong?" Huang Qi was also puzzled when he saw Manager Wang''s huge reaction.


    "If you let him run, if he intercepts you, then forget about you and my family. Your family and I will both be killed!" Steward Wang said with an expression of disappointment. At this moment, he couldn''t help but say: This person was indeed too stupid. He didn''t know how much the lord valued him.


    "Ah, oh, oh. Got it. Don''t worry, I definitely won''t let him escape." At this moment, Huang Qi also came to a realization that this matter concerned the nine clans. Huang Qi''s heart also turned cold, so he decided to send her on her way once things were done.


    "En, then you can go back first. I will also properly prepare tomorrow''s plan here." Seeing Huang Qi''s assurance, Manager Wang also let go of the temper in his heart as he spoke indifferently, but his heart was in a mess at this moment.


    "Alright, then I''ll go back and make the arrangements. Brother Wang, farewell." Huang Qi cupped his hands and left.


    After Huang Qi left, Steward Wang slammed his palm on the table and it immediately split into pieces. This Steward Wang was actually also an expert, but this expert was currently out of breath and had a dejected look on his face.


    My Lord, my Lord, could it be that you are truly trying to force us into a dead end, or are you truly testing us? Steward Wang didn''t know what Murong Xiu meant, but since he had already decided to do it, he had no choice but to do it.


    In the early hours of the next morning, Helian had been waiting in the imperial garden since early morning for the arrival of Zi Yuan.


    "Your Majesty," When Zi Yuan arrived, he saw Helian standing alone in the imperial garden, waiting for him. He too walked over to greet him.


    "Ah, Zi Yuan, you''ve come. Come, come, sit." Helian saw that Zi Yuan had arrived, so he faced her with a smile before gesturing for her to sit down.


    "Hehe, there''s nothing else but to celebrate this big battle." When Helian saw the Violet Garden, he obediently sat over. He was also extremely happy in his heart. It had been a long time since he and the Violet Garden had a proper meal together.


    The Violet Garden did not say anything. She accepted the wine cup from Helian and downed it as well. The two of them were clearly in a very good mood at that moment.


    "Ah, Zi Yuan, have you gained anything from this battle?" Helian Lie also felt that it was meaningless for the two of them to drink wine just like that. Thus, he chose to ask a question.


    "Yeah, I think the biggest flaw in this war is that I was wrong about Murong Xiu''s estimation and my own problem." When Zi Yuan saw Helian asked, she also thought for a moment before speaking up.


    "Haha, I''m very pleased that you have such a thought. Indeed, that Murong Xiu even made a mistake. He repeatedly overestimated him, but now he still feels that he has underestimated him." If he had known that Murong Xiu would go all out this time and that he was so extraordinary, he wouldn''t have chosen to stay in the North Vietnamese for the rest of his life.


    He also wanted to eliminate that Western army in this battle. Although it was somewhat impossible, it was still enough to make the two sides equally matched, but the internal strife in the capital of the Northern Yue State was no less than that of the Western Li army. Thus, Helian had to be on guard, and this was all thanks to the traitor that Murong Xiu had planted in his own country.


    "Your majesty is too kind. Murong Xiu is indeed a great enemy, but I''m still thinking about what is happening in the Western Palace right now."


    "Hehe, we can''t underestimate Murong Xiu any longer. I''m afraid that nothing big will happen to the Western Palace." Helian said in a slightly tipsy manner.


    "Why? Could it be that this plan of separation will really be of no use at all? " He was an assassin and he didn''t need to ask about these things. As he had stayed with Helian for a long time, it was natural that he would secretly want to understand and know about these things.


    "Ai, I also want to be useful. But if I can''t even solve this small problem, then I don''t need to care about Murong Xiu anymore." "Sigh, I won''t say anymore. Come and drink some wine." When Helian Haoyan mentioned Murong Xiu, he felt a burst of frustration. He immediately picked up the wine jug and was about to pour the wine, but discovered that it was gone.


    "Servants, serve me some wine." Helian Lie waved his hand. At this moment, the two of them were extremely excited to drink and the Violet Garden was slightly tipsy as well. He shouted loudly that he wanted to continue drinking. At that moment, the two of them drank extremely happily. Helian Lie wanted to get drunk with the Violet Garden today, and the Violet Garden also seemed to want to vent the unhappiness in her heart. For a while, the two of them wanted to continue drinking.


    Upon closer inspection, he saw that the person''s hands were constantly trembling, and his hands were also holding onto the wine jug, afraid that he would be accidentally exposed. Helian Lie was currently happily chatting with Zi Yuan and did not pay attention for a moment.


    "The emperor is here." The guard also placed the wine there, but his face was full of unease.


    "Mm, you can leave now. Let''s continue drinking at the Purple Garden." Helian said. Helian was also filling up the wine cup for the Violet Garden, but just as he was preparing to serve the wine, the rising Violet Garden took Helian''s cup and drank it in one gulp. Then, she smiled and said, "Hmph, you won''t leave until you''re drunk today."


    "Alright, haha, I won''t leave until I''m drunk." At this moment, Zi Yuan wanted to continue drinking, but he discovered that there seemed to be a foul air surging up from his chest. For a moment, his breathing became weak, and when he saw that Helian Lie was about to drink the cup of wine, Zi Yuan used all his strength and threw the wine cup in Helian''s hand onto the ground.


    The wine cup shattered, but the wine on the ground suddenly emitted a foul green air. Helian noticed the abnormality of the Violet Garden. When he saw the wine unexpectedly bubble green, he was instantly shocked.


    "There''s poison in the wine!" Then, he used his inner force to help her expel the poison. When he realized that the current situation was not right, he knew that he should find a room to force the poison out of Zi Yuan. As a result, he pushed up his hands and a sliver of inner force immediately sealed off the poison''s force.


    Helian Lie picked up Violet Garden and was about to run into his room. Then, he shouted to the nearby guards, "Tell them to capture the person who just poured wine for me and the person in the kitchen alive!"


    He then quickly ran into his own room.


    At this moment, cold sweat gradually appeared on Helian''s face. Luckily, Helian had discovered it early, and he had used both his hands to seal Zi Yuan''s surging blood and blood to prevent the poisonous gas from spreading to his internal organs. Even so, Zi Yuan still felt extremely uncomfortable.


    At this moment, the discomfort in his heart was even more urgent. Zi Yuan had actually saved his life once again, and when he saw how uncomfortable it was for Zi Yuan to be here, Helian''s heart became even more tense. As a result, he concentrated all the inner strength in his body and fiercely smacked his palms down.


    After that, the Violet Garden slowly fell down as well. At this moment, the Violet Garden felt extremely uncomfortable, but when Helian saw the blood spurt out of her mouth, he knew that her life was no longer in danger. However, he was still worried and shouted at the guards outside the door, "Send the royal physician over!"


    In a short moment, the imperial physician immediately rushed over with a medicine box. Let me see if anything is wrong with the Violet Garden. "


    "Yes, yes. Your majesty, don''t worry. This old servant will immediately take Miss Purple Garden''s pulse." When the imperial physician saw how anxious the emperor was, he also immediately placed his hand on the Ziyuan''s palm and felt it along the artery.


    "Your majesty, at this moment, Miss Violet Garden''s life is no longer in danger. However, she seems to have just been poisoned, so there''s still some residual poison gas in her body. This old servant will prescribe a set of medicine. I believe Miss Purple Garden will wake up soon."


    "Alright, go and prescribe some medicine now." Seeing how the Violet Garden was currently lying on the bed with such a weak expression, a pained expression appeared on his face. Following that, the expression in his eyes turned cold and his complexion turned ashen.


    "Men, have you caught the few men I just ordered?" Helian said with a green complexion.


    "Your majesty, right now, those people are all waiting for you in the emperor''s imperial garden." The guard lowered his head and said.


    "Hmph, follow me."


    At this moment, his legs were trembling with fear and he actually appeared to be about to fall down. It was true that he was preparing to flee after putting down the wine jug earlier, but before he could even walk out, he was scared witless by Helian''s loud shout. At this moment, the nearby imperial guards had also immediately caught him. When he saw Helian come, he quickly kneeled on the ground.


    "Your majesty, spare me, please spare me! This lowly one was muddle-headed for a moment, please spare me!" The guard kneeled on the ground and begged bitterly. Helian Lie looked at him with a green face, then kicked him.


    "Tell me, tell me who ordered you to do this. Tell me everything in detail!" At this moment, Helian Lie''s anger was soaring to the heavens. Seeing this person actually kneel down, he knew that it was impossible for a small figure like him to have such courage.


    "Your majesty, ah, it''s all because I was muddle-headed and obeyed the command of General Huang Qi. Please spare my life, your majesty." The guard was also frightened by Helian Lie''s awe-inspiring attitude. Before Helian could use any sort of method, he had actually immediately summoned his own.


    Helian Lie''s face turned cold, then he paused for a moment before saying, "Take these people to the afternoon gate and behead them, then capture that Huang Qi immediately and capture all the people involved with Huang Qi these few days. If they don''t obey, kill them on the spot!


    At this moment, Helian Lie was infuriated. Killing intent swirled around his body, and when the imperial guards heard Helian Lie''s orders, they immediately rushed to pursue Huang Qi. Helian Chen also rushed to his own palace to see how the Violet Garden was doing.

 C59

    Helian saw that Zi Yuan was still lying unconscious on the bed, and his heart ached. Then, he gently sat down on the edge of her bed and thought of all the things that had happened between the two of them, unexpectedly smiling. Then, Helian gently caressed Zi Yuan''s face.


    This woman had been cold to him ever since he had become strong, but now it seemed that the two of them were gradually developing. He didn''t know when, but in his heart, Helian realized that no matter what he did, he would always rely on this woman. At this moment, Helian couldn''t help but admit that Zi Yuan''s place in his heart was already extremely important.


    And today, Zi Yuan drank that cup of wine for him. Although he did not do it on purpose, it was unintentionally that saved him, so Helian felt that the current Zi Yuan actually held a lot of weight in his heart. No matter what, he could not let anything happen to her, and it was precisely at this moment that Helian Lian''s heart was filled with a desire to properly protect the Zi Yuan. I can''t let anything happen to her anymore. I can''t let anything happen to her anymore.


    No matter what, he couldn''t let it happen again. However, at this moment, the interior of the imperial court was truly a bit unstable, and this matter had always been a thorn in Helian''s heart. In the past, Helian did not seriously care about this matter, because these people had contributed a lot to the Northern State of Yue, but after the incident with Mo Feng and the other two, Ziyuan was poisoned, so Helian could not let this matter repeat itself.


    Helian Yu also knew that with Murong Xiu''s character, he must have been stupid enough to directly integrate the entire inner parts of the imperial court, but he couldn''t do that. As the emperor, he couldn''t casually put people to death, and Northern Yue State''s internal affairs were very serious as well. In the past, Helian may have been paying attention to things in the West District, but he didn''t have much to do with the internal affairs of the imperial court. Thus, he made up his mind. His expression suddenly turned cold!


    However, before they were prepared, they were controlled by a mysterious power that Helian had been preparing all along. Originally, Helian had never planned to reveal his trump card at this moment, but the poisoning by Zi Yuan had already made Helian intolerable, and now, this team, which had always thought that they were doing things for Helian, had also contributed a lot to Helian''s achievements. However, Helian had hidden it away and did not reveal it to the outside world.


    The reason why Helian was doing this was so that he could alert the people who cared about him. He knew that he was not someone to be trifled with. Otherwise, it would be laughable for him to allow the king of a country to do as he pleased.


    Just as Helian Haoyan was thinking about how to arrange his headache, the Violet Garden lightly coughed and then began to cough violently. Helian Lie hugged the Violet Garden and lightly patted its backup.


    "Zi Yuan, what do you think? Is it still painful?" Helian Lie was first overjoyed when he saw Zi Yuan wake up. After that, he saw Zi Yuan coughing intensely. He was also flustered for a moment.


    And exactly because Zi Yuan had just woken up, the venom in her throat evaporated and blocked her throat, so that''s why she felt a bit of discomfort from having her throat clogged up, which was why she started to cough violently. And precisely because Zi Yuan had just woken up, the venom in her throat evaporated and blocked her throat, which was why she felt a bit of discomfort from having her throat clogged up, which was why she started to cough violently.


    "I''m fine now. Cough, cough," Violet Garden said, haggard.


    "Ah, it''s good that you''re fine, it''s good that you''re fine. Zi Yuan, you really scared me to death just now. " Helian had a worried look on his face. Then, his arms naturally tightened around his waist. The Violet Garden also felt the warmth of Helian Lie''s sturdy arm.


    "Can you let go of me first? I feel a bit tight."


    "Ah, alright, sorry, I''m really worried." Helian Lie immediately let go of Zi Yuan''s hand when he heard her words. He acted like a child who had done something wrong. When he saw this, Zi Yuan felt that it was very funny. After that, Zi Yuan also chuckled lightly. This weak smile carried with it a hint of fragile beauty. When Helian Lie saw this, he actually involuntarily fell into a daze.


    "What is it? Have you seen enough? " Seeing Helian Hong looking at her in such a manner, Zi Yuan immediately felt embarrassed. He pretended to be cold as he said this. However, he was already extremely touched in his heart.


    Before the Violet Garden had transmigrated, she had never felt such a feeling, nor did she feel such a feeling. At this moment, all of a sudden, a man who cared so much about her caused a strange feeling to surge forth from the cold-blooded Violet Garden.


    "Ehh, I''ve seen enough. Hur Hur, Zi Yuan, you''re too beautiful." Helian had an awkward expression as he blurted out these words.


    "Hmph, since you''ve seen enough then give me an explanation. You are a dignified ruler of a country, yet you were actually almost poisoned." When Zi Yuan thought here, he felt a lingering fear. He felt as though he had just walked out of hell. At this moment, if it wasn''t for Helian''s timely rescue, he probably would have already crossed over again.


    When Helian Lie saw what Zi Yuan said, his expression changed, "Hmph, we''ve already found out. Those people are already under my control."


    "Who is it?" The Violet Garden felt a chill in her heart. If such a thing were to happen a second time, it would be a slap to both of them. Therefore, when the Violet Garden dealt with this matter, a wave of coldness circulated within her heart.


    "Heh, the guard who brought us the wine said that he was ordered by the lieutenant. How could the general in the palace have the guts to do that? They''re all small fries. Who else do you think they are?" In fact, Helian had long since known what was going on. Those people, however, had to be captured. If these people could not be dealt with, then Helian himself would become a real good-for-nothing.


    "Could it be Murong Xiu?" When Zi Yuan heard Helian said this, he also understood what was going on. Apart from a chess piece left behind by Murong Xiu, who else had the ability to insert themselves into the inner palace of Helian Lie?


    "Hmph, that Murong Xiu is giving his life back to us. However, he almost got away with it this time. That little bastard." He himself had almost been killed by this bastard, but now that the Violet Garden was lying down, Helian''s heart had already executed Murong Xiu. If that day ever came, I would personally kill you to avenge my beloved one!


    "Since the matter is already like this, what are your thoughts on what to do next?" Zi Yuan knew that those people were already in the control of Helian Lie, so he didn''t think too much about it. Right now, the most important thing was how many of them remained.


    "Don''t worry. Now that I have those people in my control, the people behind me will naturally slowly surface. I can also catch all of Murong Xiu''s spies in the Northern Yue State, but this isn''t what bothered me." Helian said with a headache.


    "You should be annoyed by the internal problems of the imperial court." Zi Yuan and Helian had been in a daze for a long time. Naturally, they knew that there were some contradictions within the imperial court. At this moment, Zi Yuan spoke directly.


    "Yeah, there''s nothing I can do right now." When Helian Lie saw Zi Yuan, he instantly guessed what had happened. He felt even more admiration for him. It was likely that the current Zi Yuan truly understood him.


    "I have an idea. I don''t mind giving it a try." Zi Yuan suddenly said.


    "Hmm? "Tell me." Helian Lie became serious when he saw Zi Yuan actually raise some ideas. "


    "Think about it. Now that we have those people that Murong Xiu set up, we might as well purge the inside of the imperial court. Of course, I know that as the ruler of a country, there are some things that cannot be helped. Let me do it!" I''ll help you! " At this moment, Zi Yuan''s heart had already recovered the coldness of a hitman after experiencing this incident. Zi Yuan also knew that if the inner workings of the imperial court couldn''t be completely reorganized, then it would be a step later than Murong Xiu, which meant that Helian Te''s battle for supremacy would be a step slower. Zi Yuan also knew about the conversation between Helian and Murong Xiu, so Zi Yuan''s heart suddenly became cold. A killing sword! Even though the Violet Garden had only transmigrated here as a woman, she had never felt the slightest bit of cowardice. She had actually come here because she needed to do something important. Otherwise, her transmigration would not have been in vain!


    When Helian Haoyue heard what Zi Yuan said, he felt moved. At the same time, killing intent gradually spread from his body. Zi Yuan also felt it. She knew that Helian had the same thoughts as He Feng.


    "However, there are too many officials in the Imperial Court. If all those who resist were killed, the internal affairs of the Northern Yue State would erupt. At that time, it might cause panic among the officials." Helian Lie calmed down and said worriedly.


    "I know that if you want to completely clean up the internal affairs in one go, that''s obviously impossible, like a corrupt official. If you know that this person is a greedy official, then you can just kill him, but if there are a lot of people, then you can''t kill them all." I know that it''s impossible to clean up the internal affairs in one go, like a corrupt official.


    "But we can kill the chicken for the monkeys to see, but this chicken must have enough weight, so that others will not be able to resist when they see it, and then we can gradually separate from the inside." But we can kill the chicken for the monkeys, but this chicken must have enough weight, so that others will not be able to fight back when they see it, and then we can gradually separate from the inside. The phenomenon of how the Violet Garden united with her previous world was actually able to analyze the situation when she was fighting corruption.


    Furthermore, Zi Yuan had also killed officials before. He knew that if an official was greedy, then the country''s funds would be reduced by a single point. If an official was not righteous, then the country''s national trend would be wrong. Earlier, when he was on a mission to assassinate that person, he assassinated him because he had ulterior motives for the country. It was also because of that incident that Zi Yuan deeply knew that he could not let a person who was not loyal to his country to stay behind, or else he would not only bring disaster to a single people, but a single country!


    "Are you saying that you want me to choose a person and then let this person have a certain amount of power? You want me to get rid of that person and let the people under him know about this, right?" Helian was, after all, the ruler of a country. This logic was immediately understood.


    "Yes, if anyone resists your decision, then that person must have some sort of authority, so you can''t keep him!" Zi Yuan''s eyes turned serious when he said this.


    "Mm, Zi Yuan, you have a good idea. I know what to do, so rest well today. I need you, and I can promise you that I won''t let you get injured again in the future." After Helian said this, he actually looked at Zi Yuan with deep emotion.


    "Thank you. Alright, I want to rest now. Go back to your work." With that, Zi Yuan laid down and Helian Lie left helplessly.

 C60

    Ever since the matter between Huang Qi and Steward Wang had been exposed, they didn''t struggle at all. The two of them seemed to have discussed it beforehand and directly committed suicide in the Sky Prison, while the one who was truly unsettled at this moment was the Prime Minister Li Yuan.


    "Wang Xian, how is Manager Wang and Huang Qi?" Prime Minister Li Yuan was also anxiously looking at the subordinate beside him as he spoke. And Wang Xian was one of Prime Minister Li Yuan''s right-hand men. He also had another identity. Mo Feng''s cousin! This was actually something that even Mo Feng, who died, did not know. And now that the matter had been exposed, Wang Xian had actually come to Li Yuan''s residence.


    "Prime Minister, don''t worry. Those two people have already committed suicide." Wang Xian clapped his hands and said nonchalantly.


    "What?" "How could the two of them be willing to submit so easily?" Li Yuan felt that it was somewhat unbelievable as he asked.


    "Why can''t I? "Hehe, I promised them to raise their wives and children, and they obediently submitted." Wang Xian said with a sneer. When Steward Wang and Huang Qi found out that they had nowhere else to run to, they wholeheartedly wanted to point it out, but finding out that their wife and children were not safe. The killing of the emperor was a matter of the nine families. However, Wang Xian suddenly came to the prison dressed in black and told the two of them to commit suicide. Although they hated Wang Xian to the bones, they had no choice but to do so for their beautiful woman.


    "So that''s how it is. Then what should we do next? Now that the two of them are dead, there''s no way for Helian Lie to catch up to us." When Li Yuan heard that the two of them had actually died like this, he finally relaxed and thought of his next plan.


    "Lord Murong is currently on his way to the Northern Yue State. We have to fight an internal conflict in Helian Palace after arriving here. I believe the Prime Minister should have some methods to deal with this." Wang Xian snickered and said to Li Yuan.


    "Sigh. Right now, Helian may even have a problem with the people in the palace. If they were to suddenly fight back in the palace, then Helian will probably take action. " Li Yuan also knew that after Helian discovered the culprit, there was no way for him to know that the person behind the scenes might be abnormally angry, but what Li Yuan didn''t know was that Helian knew who the real mastermind was long ago, and the only person who didn''t know was Li Yuan.


    "In that case, are you saying that you''re not willing to do this?" When Wang Xian heard Li Yuan''s tone, his expression suddenly turned somewhat awkward. Although he and the Prime Minister had slightly different statuses, both of them were with Murong Xiu. Now that Li Yuan was unwilling to agree, his tone also turned cold.


    The Prime Minister Li Yuan was an ambitious person. Long ago, because Murong Xiu had placed a chess piece here, he was the first to discover that Li Yuan was not afraid, instead, he seemed to have specifically come looking for him, promising that if he were to move Helian down, he would become the current Emperor of the Northern Yue. Li Yuan had always regarded this as his goal, but after hearing Wang Xian''s promise, he felt a little uneasy in his heart.


    "You should know that Helian is not someone to be trifled with. If we impeach him now, even you and I might not be able to keep our lives." After thinking about it, Li Yuan still said this. This matter could not be done so easily, otherwise, if he failed to achieve the throne, his life would be in danger.


    "I also know that this matter will be dangerous, but the Prime Minister is going to come to the Northern Yue State. If we don''t complete this task well, I''m afraid that it will make the Prime Minister unhappy. You also know how important the Prime Minister''s trust is in you, so the Prime Minister should consider giving me an answer." Wang Xian knew that at this moment, Li Yuan was also unable to dismount, so he did not try to urge him otherwise. Instead, he coldly sat down and waited for Li Yuan to think for himself.


    If he were to impeach him just like this, it would instead threaten his life. But if he did not do anything, then Murong Xiu would soon be arriving in the Northern Yue State, and if he did not show him what he had done, then it would only make him unhappy. And since Li Yuan had agreed to this matter with Murong Xiu, he knew that he had no other choice but to back down, and even if he had no other choice, he could only bite the bullet.


    "Alright, I agree." After thinking for a while, Li Yuan finally agreed helplessly. At this moment, Li Yuan could be said to be a tiger on the left and a marten on the right. There was really no other way.


    "Haha, that''s good. The Prime Minister is quite wise. I won''t hide it from you. If Lord Murong were to come here, I''m afraid that he would have a plan against Helian Lie. So, the Prime Minister doesn''t need to worry that much." When Wang Xian saw Li Yuan agree, he also gave him some reassurance. Sure enough, after Li Yuan heard this, he also smiled. In his heart, he still had some trust towards Murong Xiu. Thus, Li Yuan also slowly imagined himself becoming the Emperor of the Northern Yue in the future. However, he did not know that it was precisely because of this thought of his that he died so miserably.


    "Alright, then you can go back first and wait for my news."


    "Alright, then I''ll take my leave. Prime Minister, you''re busy." Wang Xian also smiled as he cupped his hands together and stepped back. When he turned around, he could not help but reveal a sneer on his face.


    This was the biggest brothel in the Northern Yue. At this moment, Wang Xian had arrived here after leaving the residence of Prime Minister Li Yuan. He was now standing respectfully behind the man in black.


    "How''s it going?" That person was Mu Rong Xiu, who had already rushed over.


    "Mistress, the matter has more or less been completed, but Steward Wang and Huang Qi didn''t do well. Subordinate had already made the two of them commit suicide." Wang Xian lowered his head respectfully. This was a natural behavior. He didn''t dare to look at Murong Xiu''s face, nor did he dare to let Murong Xiu see his expression. He was afraid that even the slightest mistake could put him in danger.


    "Mm, you really know how to do things. As for those two trash who died, so be it." In reality, not only was the person who couldn''t complete the mission useless, but he also had to die. In reality, if Murong Xiuan''s spies were exposed, they had to die, and with Murong Xiu''s scheming mind, he naturally knew that Helian must have suspected him. However, even if he suspected him, what could he do? Thinking about that, Murong Xiu smiled sinisterly before asking again.


    "What about Li Yuan?"


    "Master, Li Yuan was initially somewhat unwilling, but when he heard that Master was about to come to the Northern Yue, he immediately agreed. Presumably, Li Yuan is also extremely afraid of Master. " Wang Xian also flattered Murong Xiu.


    "Ah, Wang Xian, Wang Xian, Wang Xian, there are some things that I will remember. There is no need to flatter me like this. Just tell me about your plans." Mu Rong Xiu laughed. In his opinion, someone like Wang Xian was simply throwing a tantrum. He didn''t like his men flattering him, so being disrespectful to him was the biggest taboo in front of him.


    "Yes, yes. Thank you, master." At this moment, Li Yuan is probably already preparing how to deal with Helian Lie. However, according to this subordinate''s thinking, it is not that easy to succeed. After all, there are many people in the imperial court who support Helian Lie. " Wang Xian thought about it for a while and eventually told the truth.


    "Hmph, if that Li Yuan hasn''t finished this matter yet, we can just cripple him completely. I think that there should be someone more willing than me who would be willing to fight with him." With that, Murong Xiu smiled coldly. He knew that if he didn''t take the initiative to attack, Helian Lie would be happy to help him take care of this trash.


    "Master is wise. Although this time, the poison attack on Helian didn''t succeed, it unexpectedly caused a close person beside Helian to be seriously injured." Wang Xian suddenly spoke of this matter as he had the intention to claim credit for it. Although he did not injure Helian, it was still quite impressive to be able to injure someone close to him.


    "Hmm? Who is this close to him? " Murong Xiu asked in confusion.


    "Yes, Cheng Huai''s daughter, Cheng Zi Yuan."


    "What?" When Murong Xiu heard that Zi Yuan had almost died, his heart inexplicably tightened. Then, he relaxed a bit before his face suddenly turned cold.


    "You pieces of trash, instead of being the main culprit, you were meddled in by some other people. This is truly a failure!" Wang Xian originally wanted to hear a few words of praise from Murong Xiu, but he was scolded by Murong Xiu. For a moment, he was puzzled, [Master is the only master, this kind of personality is really different ¡­] Although Huang Qi and his brother didn''t let He Lian die, but he almost let his right-hand man die, this was also a small contribution ¡­ No, not only did you not reward me, you even scolded me, what kind of words are these, but Wang Xian naturally didn''t dare to say these words out loud.


    "Yes, it''s Master. Your subordinate was incompetent. Please punish me, Master." When Wang Xian saw that Mu Rong Xiu was angry, he lowered his head and started to lower it further.


    "Hmph. I also know about that Violet Garden. In the future, you all don''t need to interfere. I''ll personally do it when the time comes." Murong Xiu also didn''t know what was going on with him. When he heard that she had almost been poisoned, he was slightly flustered. What was going on? He didn''t think too much about it. Maybe it was because he hadn''t captured her with his own hands, so he couldn''t allow anyone else to do so.


    "Yes, master. I will follow your orders." Wang Xian also followed Murong Xiu''s instructions.


    "Mm, what else do you want to say?"


    "This subordinate has nothing else to report." At this moment, Wang Xian still had some things he didn''t dare say out loud. Otherwise, he was worried that his master would destroy him if he was angered.


    "Since you have nothing else, leave. "I will be staying here for this period of time. If you have any news, report it to me in time." He still couldn''t leave at this moment. If he was seen by others, he probably wouldn''t have a chance to return to the Western Paradise.


    "Yes, Mistress. Your subordinate will take his leave." Wang Xian stepped back after he finished his sentence.

 C61

    "Has Zi Yuan gotten better?" After taking care of the imperial reports, Helian Lie also walked in. He saw that Zi Yuan had already woken up and was sitting by the bedside as if he knew he was coming. It was as if he was waiting for him there.


    "Alright, I''ve almost recovered now. "How''s the investigation going over there?" Zi Yuan asked directly when he saw Helian had arrived.


    "Hmph, it''s fine if you don''t say it, but you have a belly full of temper just by mentioning it. Those two actually committed suicide by taking poison." Originally, he had wanted to interrogate the two of them as to who was the same rebel as them. But now that the two of them had died and their families had been secretly moved away, it was likely that the two of them still had some support outside. It was precisely because of this that Helian had such a fiery temper.


    "I''ve guessed it. Do you have any plans now?" This was because Helian himself stayed in the room a little longer and did not immediately go to interrogate him. The two of them naturally did not give Helian this chance, and they also blamed themselves for not being able to wake up even though they were still immersed in a kind of gentleness. At that moment, it was useless to regret it. The two of them would not say it out loud, otherwise this group of nine would also be sentenced to death.


    "Ahh, after all, he was a step too late to that Murong Xiu." Helian had no other choice in his heart. Even if he knew that it was Murong Xiu who was behind all of this, there was nothing he could do.


    "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. Now that my injuries have completely healed, let me investigate this matter." When the Violet Garden saw that Helian was in such a hurry, she volunteered.


    "You? Right now, your injuries have just recovered and you should move less. " Helian said as he looked at the Violet Garden with concern.


    "Don''t worry, this small wound won''t be too big of a problem. "As long as Your Majesty doesn''t do any other harm to the Violet Garden." Zi Yuan waved his hand and said, then for no reason at all, causing Helian to feel awkward. It seemed that Zi Yuan was still complaining about how domineering he was back then.


    "Eh, hehe, weren''t you too impatient that time? Let''s talk about this after you''ve recovered, haha." Helian said in embarrassment.


    "Hmph. Does the emperor want to do it again? Zi Yuan won''t give you that chance again." When Zi Yuan thought back to how she was forced to do something by him back then, she felt a burst of temper in her heart.


    "Ah, don''t worry. Don''t worry, let''s not talk about this first. It''s better to talk about proper business. " When Helian saw that the Violet Garden had truly gotten angry, he felt guilty and didn''t say anything more on this matter.


    "Hmph, as I''ve said, let me handle this matter." When she thought about how she had almost been killed with poison wine, she couldn''t help but feel angry. She had just transmigrated to this place, and she was already dealt with by these bandits in such a manner, so she must be feeling extremely displeased. At this moment, she resolutely wanted to kill these people, and when Helian Helian saw how determined Zi Yuan was, he thought that it would be better to let Zi Yuan handle this matter, so he did not refuse.


    "Alright, then I''ll leave this matter to you." After Helian said this, he looked at Violet Garden''s expression and felt slightly relieved when he saw that her expression had indeed returned to normal.


    "Un, alright. Then you can go out first. I still need to prepare." Seeing that Helian Hong had agreed, the Violet Garden sent him off as well. Helian Lie looked at the Violet Garden with an ambiguous expression as the thoughts in his heart became self-evident.


    "Your majesty, please have some self-respect." Others might be afraid of Helian, but I''m not afraid.


    "Ah, hehe, then I''ll be leaving first. We''ll come back and have a good talk after you''ve investigated everything." After Helian said this, he quickly ran out. He still had some wicked thoughts, but Zi Yuan immediately took his pillow and threw it over. Seeing this, Helian Lie quickly caught it and spoke in an intoxicated tone.


    "Ahh, the beauty pillow is indeed a lot of cigarettes. But sadly, right now, you cannot enjoy it. But, don''t worry, Zi Yuan. After a period of time, you will definitely not be lonely. Haha." Helian Laughter did not give the Violet Garden the chance to attack him. Thus, he also directly left the place. As for Zi Yuan, he watched with indignation as Helian Haoyan walked out. There was nothing he could do. There was no way he could defeat Helian Lie, otherwise, Helian Haoyan would really destroy him with a single punch.


    In fact, she had already made a plan in her heart. It was likely that there was an extremely powerful support behind all of this, and that time, when Zi Yuan was conversing with Helian Lie ¡­ Zi Yuan had once said that he was going to kill a chicken for a monkey to see. That chicken was even going to be beaten, but what Zi Yuan wanted to say was that he was going to kill whoever had the most reaction to Helian Haoyan in the court right now, and the greatest one was naturally the current Prime Minister! He knew that it was difficult for Helian Lie to say these words, but Helian Lie was also aware that it was difficult. After all, he was the Prime Minister of a country, so it was not justifiable for him to kill him just like that, so he just let Helian Lie do as he pleased. If Zi Yuan had the ability to do so, he would be killing chickens in the imperial court for the monkey to see!


    At this moment, Li Yuan was in the midst of a conversation with someone, and Zi Yuan was in the midst of avoiding the guards, when he quietly made his way to Li Yuan''s room. At this moment, he was lying on the head of the bed, quietly listening.


    "Sir Su, it''s about time. We have to act earlier." Li Yuan looked at Su Huai as he spoke with a meaningful expression on his face. Su Huai was a minister on his side, and he was also very loyal to him. After knowing his plans, he didn''t have many thoughts on his mind.


    "My lord, if this matter were to progress, the emperor would certainly use you as a weapon. This matter still needs to be considered." Su Huai''s face was also filled with worry. To impeach the Emperor was a major event.


    Hmph, Sir Su, there''s no need to say anymore. Ever since the poison incident, when Helian did not die, I knew that Helian had already harbored killing intent for us elderlies. At this moment, if I do not act, I''m afraid I won''t have the chance in the future.


    He definitely had to help Li Yuan, but this was no trivial matter, and for a moment, he couldn''t make up his mind what to do. However, the truth was that he had no other choice, and just like Li Yuan had just said, he already had no other way out. If he retreated, then even if Li Yuan died, he and the others wouldn''t be able to escape this calamity. It turned out that all of this was because of you, old boy, but the Violet Garden knew that now was not the time to make a move. If the Violet Garden currently chose to assassinate them, then there was a great chance that the two of them would simultaneously die.


    "Ai, let''s do as sire says," Su Huaiye said helplessly. He could only agree to it and ask.


    "My lord, what are you going to do next?"


    If Helian is wise, he can let us people take the initiative and occupy the position. It is impossible for us to immediately take him down, but our main task is to stir up chaos within the hall. As for impeaching Helian, we can only do it if we have no other choice. Li Yuan thought about it for a moment and still voiced his thoughts.


    "Yes, everything will be under the command of the lord." Since that''s the case, this humble subject will go back and prepare. " When Su Huai heard Li Yuan say this, he also knew that Li Yuan was determined. Since the situation had already developed to this point, it was useless to say anything more. He could only return and make proper preparations.


    "Mm, you should go back and make some preparations. Also, you have to communicate with them. You have to cooperate with me in everything tomorrow morning." Li Yuan waved his hands as he spoke. Su Huai also clasped his hands respectfully, then took his leave.


    If it was according to the temper of the previous Violet Garden, she would have already come down and killed Li Yuan with a single slash. However, the Violet Garden knew that she could not mess up her plan, so she had to wait until tomorrow to vent her anger on Helian Lie. At the thought of this, the Violet Garden quietly leaped out of the mansion.


    Ever since the incident with the poison wine, Li Yuan knew that sooner or later the matter would be exposed. On that day, Steward Wang naturally told him about the incident with the poison wine, otherwise, how could Steward Wang''s network in the Imperial Palace be as vast as Li Yuan''s? That was why Li Yuan had sent Li Yuan to plot this matter, and that note had also been sent by Li Yuan, but Li Yuan had been plotting all of this from the beginning to the end. Even if Huang Qi and Steward Wang knew that it was because of his grief, he was still afraid of the consequences.


    Helian Residence. Ever since Helian knew that the Violet Garden had gone out, he had not slept. He knew that the Violet Garden would come to find him once they heard the news tonight, so he did not sleep and waited for the Violet Garden. Indeed, the Violet Garden had also appeared outside his chamber wearing a suit of nocturnal clothing.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re back. How''s the matter?" Seeing that there were no injuries on Zi Yuan''s body after he returned wearing night attire, Helian knew that Zi Yuan had endured it and had yet to make a move. After living together for so long, Helian knew Zi Yuan''s personality. That would directly destroy their plans. However, at this moment, Helian Lie could finally relax. The Violet Garden truly knew how to endure. Often, such a person, a capable woman, was extremely frightening.


    "Well, everything is going well, and I''ve heard some news." Zi Yuan also told Helian Lie about what happened just now.


    "Sit down first and talk slowly." Helian said in concern.

 C62

    "Alright, I just went to Li Yuan''s residence. It''s indeed just as I thought, Li Yuan is the mastermind behind this matter. But just like what you''re thinking, I think that if Li Yuan has the guts to rebel, then there will definitely be people supporting him from behind. Aren''t you prepared to say something to me?" And since Li Yuan dared to speak like that, there was definitely someone supporting him from behind. Otherwise, even if the Prime Minister of his country managed to stabilize the throne, if there was no one behind him to support him, he wouldn''t be able to sit still. Thus, Zi Yuan immediately understood in his heart that there was probably no one else other than Murong Xiu.


    "I knew that you would know something after receiving the news tonight. Sigh, actually, I had already guessed it, but Li Yuan is an elder after all. I wasn''t willing to kill him for a while, so tell me first." Seeing the Violet Garden''s words, Helian Lie naturally knew what she already knew. Since he already knew about these matters, there was probably no need to be clear about them anymore. Right now, the two of them had to properly discuss the countermeasures.


    "Hmph, I knew you would already know. Why did you ask me to investigate then?" The Violet Garden was also in a good mood as she said. She had worked so hard outside to gather information, but you already knew about it. Then what else do I have to investigate?


    "Haha, although I have some guesses in my heart, I still do not dare to be certain. However, your visit this time around will likely confirm my thoughts. Tomorrow is the time to make a move." Helian Yu also felt helpless. He didn''t expect the Violet Garden to be so petty with him.


    Hmph, forget it this time. I don''t want to come here for nothing next time. This time, Li Yuan, along with a few other officials, might already be prepared to quarrel with you tomorrow. However, it is just as you said. Therefore, I''m afraid that tomorrow will not be so easy to say. " Zi Yuan also looked worriedly at Helian. When Helian heard this, his expression suddenly turned cold.


    "Then let''s kill! There''s no other way. Tomorrow, you will follow me to the imperial court. " Helian said with a gloomy expression.


    "But, I''m just a woman that rushed into the imperial court. I''m afraid that something is amiss." Zi Yuan started to worry as well. It was impossible for a lady from the imperial court to enter the imperial court so easily.


    "Hehe, no matter what, you still have this idea. Since you have the ability to do so, you can naturally do it. Rest assured, you will calmly go with me tomorrow." Helian said with a smile.


    "Alright, since that''s the case, then I''ll go back and rest." With that, Zi Yuan prepared to leave.


    "Ah, it''s already so late. I won''t be able to rest at ease even if you go back. Why don''t we sleep here?" Seeing that Zi Yuan was about to leave, Helian said with an evil smile.


    "Hmph, Your Majesty, it''s best if you keep your filthy thoughts to yourself as soon as possible. I''m leaving." Even though Helian Lie saw that Zi Yuan had left, he had no choice. Haha, one day, I, Helian will make you willingly be my Queen. This is the thought that lingered in Helian Lie''s heart for a long time.


    At the same time, the Violet Garden had already been waiting outside Helian Residence since early morning. Since the conversation with Helian yesterday, the Violet Garden had not slept, and her only thought was to take revenge for her poisoning in the imperial court today. When Helian Lie stepped out of his room, he saw that the Violet Garden was already waiting outside, so he greeted her before heading to the imperial court with a solemn expression.


    "Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor." When the group of ministers saw Helian sit on the Dragon Throne, they all knelt on the ground. Zi Yuan stood indifferently by his side.


    "My beloved officials, please rise." Helian Lie waved his hands coldly as he spoke.


    "Thank you, your majesty." When Cheng Huaiye saw that his daughter was standing next to the emperor, he was filled with doubt, because the imperial court didn''t allow women to participate in the imperial court''s affairs. Now that the imperial court had sent a woman into the court, it made everyone suspicious, but when Cheng Huaiye saw that his daughter was standing next to the emperor, although he was puzzled, he didn''t express it.


    "Does the imperial court have any time to report today?" As for the ministers below, no one said anything. At this moment, however, this imperial court was different from before, as if they were all absent-minded. The upper part of this imperial court was actually filled with a solemn and strict aura, and Prime Minister Li Yuan, upon seeing that no one had come forward to speak, also took a step forward.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject has something to report."


    "Speak!" Helian Helian''s gaze turned cold as he looked straight at Li Yuan. Li Yuan was also shaken by this gaze to the point that he felt slightly guilty, but he still mustered up his courage and said.


    "Ever since the emperor sent his troops back, the three armies were put out of action. However, word has it that the emperor had suffered a crushing defeat in the war. I ask the emperor to answer this humble subject''s questions."


    "Hmph, you''re talking nonsense. The generals and the hundred generals know about this as well. Where did you hear such frightening words from?" Helian said angrily.


    "Please calm your anger, your majesty. This matter was widely spread among the people. However, right now, your majesty is sitting on the Dragon Throne. I''m afraid that something isn''t right." At this moment, Li Yuan actually dared to say this to Helian Lie. He actually doubted Helian Lie''s position on the Dragon Throne. This was a great disrespect to the Emperor. Cheng Huaiye had spoken first before Helian said anything.


    "How dare you, the emperor, even dare to question it."


    "Hmph, Sir Cheng, I didn''t say anything. Why did you jump out of the imperial court in public?" Li Yuan angrily refuted.


    "Li Yuan, let''s not beat around the bush, the Emperor led my army to the northern border and battled against the western and distant army. Now that the Emperor has returned, of course he will be victorious on behalf of our army, and why are you trying to scare us by saying these words? I''m afraid you''re the one who spread the word." Although Li Yuan usually disrespected Helian Lie, he always had a bottom line. At this moment, it seemed that Li Yuan was going to reveal his cards today, and he couldn''t take the wrong seat. And ever since he saw his own daughter appear by the side of the emperor, the thought had always been in his heart and couldn''t be stopped.


    "Cheng Huaiye, how dare you speak to me like that! Do you even have any differences in strength? Your majesty, I plead for you to immediately kill this person." Li Yuan was extremely angry in his heart when he heard Cheng Huaiye yell this loudly in his life.


    "Hmph, all of you shut up." Helian Lie also shouted loudly. At this moment, the anger in his heart burned even more vigorously. The two of them actually started arguing right in front of his face. Helian Lie also looked at Li Yuan with an ice-cold gaze.


    "Li Yuan, if you have anything to say, speak directly. We don''t have the effort to listen to your nonsense here." Helian Yu''s anger had also erupted. He did not pay any attention to the government, but instead shouted out loud.


    "Your majesty, this old subject has no other intentions. I just want Your Majesty to give this old subject an explanation. Why is it that when Your Majesty brought the troops back, Your Majesty didn''t give any explanation to the officials? If you don''t feel guilty, then why hasn''t Your Majesty said anything?" At this moment, Li Yuan knew that since he had already said this, then it would be the best course of action according to the plan in his heart.


    "You''re simply a bastard. Li Yuan, you actually dare speak to the Emperor in such a manner with your status as an official. You deserve to die a thousand deaths!" When Zi Yuan heard Li Yuan''s tone, he really couldn''t hold back his earlier patience.


    "You, a lowly girl, actually dared to appear in the imperial court. How dare you speak to me in such a manner? Do you even have any justice left in you?" When Li Yuan saw that Zi Yuan actually dared to speak to him in such a manner in the imperial court and that a girl couldn''t appear in the imperial court, and even scolded him openly here, Li Yuan immediately became angry.


    After Helian Helian heard Li Yuan actually say something like that about the Violet Garden, killing intent surged out from his heart. After that, he fiercely slammed his palm on the Dragon Throne, and a burst of killing intent that was surrounded by inner strength rushed towards Li Yuan.


    "Li Yuan, what''s wrong?" You want to have a showdown with me now? "


    "Your majesty, what are you saying?" When Li Yuan saw that Helian Lie had gotten angry and done something to him, Li Yuan felt a little guilty.


    "Li Yuan, who were you discussing with last night about rebelling against me, and who was the one behind the poison? I presume you know all of this clearly in your heart, and I know even more clearly as well. Do you really think that I don''t dare to touch you?"


    "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this? As the current Prime Minister, why would I do such a thing?" Li Yuan also loudly shouted out his injustice. The ministers behind him also kneeled down, and Wang Huai also stood up to speak.


    "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister has done a great service to our Northern Yue State. Furthermore, he is an elder of a dynasty. How can you say such things about him?" At this moment, Wang Huai had no choice but to step forward. Following that, the people behind him also stood forward.


    "How dare you, you traitors, dare to bully the sovereign like this!" Cheng Huaiye also stood up, shouting loudly.


    After that, he waved his hand towards Cheng Huaiye. Cheng Yeyu, step back. Soon after, Helian said between his teeth in a cold tone, "Men, put Li Yuan on the spot. What use is such a vile vassal coming here!"


    "Hua!"


    "Your majesty, don''t do this! Lord Li Yuan was only speaking the truth. There''s no need for Your Majesty to act like this."


    "That''s right, that''s right. Your Majesty, think twice."


    When the Violet Garden saw that no one stepped forward to take action, Li Yuan naturally knew that although he was in danger, he had already chased out the imperial guards earlier and it was likely that their lives were not in danger. At this moment, the Violet Garden had pulled out Helian Shang Fang''s sword and stood out.


    The Violet Garden knew that she couldn''t tolerate this any longer and she couldn''t give Li Yuan any chance to speak. Suddenly, she jumped down and released her inner force, sending all the ministers surrounding her flying. Li Yuan couldn''t dodge in time and died. His eyes, however, revealed an expression of extreme unwillingness and a trace of faint regret ¡­


    "You lowly woman, you dare to openly assassinate the Prime Minister in the imperial court. Men, seize him!" When he saw that Prime Minister Li Yuan had actually died in the hands of Zi Yuan, he panicked. At this moment, with the death of Li Yuan, many things would likely be exposed, and he would likely not have a chance to live. Right now, he could only rely on the so-called law of kings.


    "Hmph, Wang Huai, yesterday night you and Li Yuan were discussing about plotting against us against you. Do you think I don''t know that not only will Li Yuan die today, you''ll also die today!" After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he raised the sword in his left hand and stabbed Wang Huai''s chest with lightning speed.


    Such a swift and decisive move actually caused the entire imperial court to fall silent. After that, no one dared to say a word. When Helian Lie saw this scene, he started laughing in his heart. It was likely that no one in the palace dared to speak anymore.


    I sent her to investigate the case of Li Yuan''s rebellion, so today''s matter is for everyone to see. If anyone dares to rebel like this in the future and commit the above crimes, then the result will be the same as Li Yuan and Wang Huai! After Helian said these words coldly, he turned around and left the imperial court. As for Zi Yuan, he followed behind him with a cold expression.

 C63

    "Milord, things have failed." Wang Xian knelt behind Murong Xiu, trembling with fear. He knew that if he failed, he wouldn''t be able to withstand Murong Xiu''s wrath. Mu Rong Xiu looked calmly at Wang Xian.


    "Stand up, this is not your fault." Mu Rong Xiu said helplessly. He didn''t expect Helian to have such an ability. However, Murong Xiu still wanted to know what kind of method Helian had used to clean up the imperial government so quickly, and Prime Minister Li Yuan was a giant banner in his hands, yet he died just like that. Murong Xiu originally thought he was fast enough, but compared to Helian''s sofa, was he even one step inferior? Thinking of this, Murong Xiu''s heart gradually sank as he asked.


    "Tell me what happened." He knew that this matter had nothing to do with Wang Xian. If there was, perhaps Wang Xian would already be a corpse by now.


    "Master, Helian Lie brought a woman to the imperial court this time. Originally, Li Yuan had already sent out the imperial guards, so if the matter were to be exposed, Li Yuan could still escape. But when Helian Lie went berserk, that woman actually picked up Helian Shang Fang''s treasured sword and stabbed Li Yuan, and Wang Huai, who was following Li Yuan, also died at his hands." Wang Xian was trembling with fear as he finished speaking. Then, he took a step back and fell silent. He couldn''t grasp his master''s feelings right now, so it was better to speak less. Otherwise, if he provoked Murong Xiu, he would become a corpse.


    "Alright, I understand." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he didn''t say anything else. Right now, his heart was filled with anger, but he was still smiling. This was an expression of extreme anger. Wang Xian secretly looked at it and his heart became even colder.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu''s emotions were extremely complicated. It was this Violet Garden again, and she was the one who ruined his plans. Could it be that he was born to be in trouble? Thinking back to the time when he was at the northern border, he killed his right-hand man, Zhuge Feimu, and caused him to lose face. If Murong Xiu knew that Violet Garden was the one who came up with this plan, then Murong Xiu probably wouldn''t be able to bear the killing intent anymore.


    "Wang Xian, let me ask you, how long have you been here?" Murong Xiu held his breath, trying his best not to lose control in front of his men.


    "Master, your subordinate has been here for five years." Wang Xian replied in confusion.


    "En, you have done very well in these five years. This matter is not your fault. Pack your things, clear out all the factions that belong to you here, and then return to the west. There will be someone there to receive you." After Wang Xian heard this, his heart was filled with anxiety and trepidation. Could it be that he had done something wrong? He was about to kneel down when Murong Xiu continued speaking.


    Don''t you understand that if you are allowed to stay here now, then everything will be useless. Helian will not give us another chance.


    "Yes, I thank Master for his praise. For the sake of Master, this Subordinate is willing to do whatever it takes." When Wang Xian heard Murong Xiu''s words, his heart calmed down. And because Murong Xiu had praised him, he immediately knelt down as well and gave his heartfelt praise.


    "Mm, you can leave for now. I''m a bit tired." Mu Rong Xiu waved his hand and said.


    "Yes, master, your subordinate will take his leave first." After Wang Xian left, Murong Xiu couldn''t hold himself back anymore. He punched the table, and instantly, a surge of inner energy filled the room. Even the table broke into pieces like tofu.


    "Hmph, it''s you again, it''s you again." "Could it be that you insist on making things difficult for me?" At that moment, Murong Xiu was already a bit angry. At that moment, even his words were a bit shaky, and from the looks of it, the Violet Garden had done quite a bit of harm to Murong Xiu. However, the two sides were, after all, enemies, so there was no right or wrong for doing such a thing.


    First, it was the death of Mo Feng and the other two, and Mo Feng had a lot of information regarding the names of those people, so even he himself was not very clear on those names. After all, Murong Xiu and Mo Feng were working together, so Mo Feng should have been keeping something back, but he couldn''t get in contact with those people, so after the death of Mo Feng, Murong Xiu had started the war as well.


    Now that even Li Yuan had died at the hands of Zi Yuan, what was the use of spending so much effort here? Everything was meaningless now, so Murong Xiu''s feelings were extremely complicated. Since the conversation with Helian, Murong Xiu had treated Helian as his greatest opponent.


    But now, from the looks of it, he was the only one on his side. Helian Lie still had the Violet Garden, and after experiencing the past few events, Murong Xiu had also regarded her as an opponent. Now, he had to face two powerful opponents.


    "Tonight, Violet Garden, just wait for me to capture you alive!" At this moment, Murong Xiu didn''t want to let go of Zi Yuan. He had to capture her and deal with her properly.


    Ever since he had killed Li Yuan yesterday, Helian originally did not want to come to the imperial court on the second day. However, the officials outside started to make a ruckus inside, so it was unavoidable. The only one who came to the imperial court was to discover that other than those from Cheng Yuan Empire, the rest were actually kneeling on the ground.


    "Your majesty, that Cheng Zi Yuan is a demoness! He dares to openly commit murder in the imperial court. We can''t stand for such methods. We hope that Your majesty can handle this with fairness."


    "Hmph. What do you mean? All of you saw yesterday that Li Yuan was planning to rebel. The Violet Garden is merely helping me clean up my family. Could it be that all of you are blind?" At this moment, Helian had also gotten angry. These people were too f * cking pedantic.


    "Your majesty, then Cheng Zi Yuan doesn''t put us ministers in his eyes. Although Li Yuan is suspected of rebelling, he didn''t say it out loud. However, the Violet Garden didn''t give Prime Minister Li Yuan a way to kill him." That official immediately said with tears streaming down his face.


    "That''s right, your majesty, there''s still Lord Wang. Yesterday, because he was unconvinced, he was killed just by saying a few words." The other person was obviously a helper. At this moment, he also spoke out.


    Hmph, you bunch of alarmist people, to think that I, Cheng Huaiye, have worked with all of you for so many years that I, Li Yuan, was actually unable to differentiate between black and white. Didn''t you see that yesterday, Li Yuan actually had the intention of conspiring against you? Cheng Huaiye couldn''t stand watching these people talk about his daughter, so he immediately got angry.


    "Hmph, Lord Cheng, that Cheng Zi Yuan is your daughter. You must help him speak up. You can''t make decisions on this matter even if you say it." Another minister retorted. Cheng Huaiye''s men were preparing to refute his words as well, but Helian came down with a single step.


    Helian Lie also released a burst of inner strength, forcefully forcing these people to take a step back. Then, he chopped them down with one leg. These people actually lifted up their legs. After that, Helian shouted, "All of you, stand up!"


    When the ministers saw that their emperor had been angered, they were afraid that a little carelessness would cause blood to spurt out just like Li Yuan. They all stood up and shouted in anger.


    "All of you have truly disappointed me." In fact, at this moment, Helian had no choice but to participate in the court affairs as well. The reason why women were not allowed to participate in the court affairs was due to the fact that there were no such rules for themselves, and it was only natural that the ministers would not accept it in a short period of time. However, these people were trying to grasp onto this reason and make things difficult for themselves.


    "Alright, I''ll give you guys an explanation tomorrow, how about you give me a rest now?" Helian Lie said in a helpless tone. This tone of voice was already enough to praise these ministers. Which emperor, like Helian, would actually be forced to speak to the ministers in such a manner even as the ruler of a nation?


    When the ministers saw the tone and tone of the emperor''s voice, they didn''t dare to act rashly anymore, thus restoring their official status. Helian saw this and trembled in anger, sitting down on the throne and shouting, "Men, proclaim the decree. Today, I shall bestow the title of Prime Minister."


    Just as they were about to say something, Helian said with a wave of his hand. Soon after, his fierce eyes looked straight at them as he raised a wave of inner strength and shouted, "Whoever dares to disobey, kill without mercy!" The voice was loud and forceful. It actually boomed in the imperial court, shocking the ministers so much that they did not dare to act rashly again.


    "Thank you, your majesty. This subject accepts the decree to thank you." Cheng Huaiye suddenly took a step forward and kneeled down on the ground. At this moment, Helian himself, besides trusting him as the new Prime Minister, also because at this moment, if there was no new Prime Minister, the policy within the imperial court would be shaken. So at this moment, Cheng Huaiye also had Helian''s intentions.


    He knew that if he did not let Cheng Huaiye take over this position, it would be difficult for him to control the current political situation. However, on the other side, Helian thought about how to deal with Zi Yuan. However, at this moment, Zi Yuan had already committed the crime. Although he was the one who allowed it, the ministers were holding on to this point and he had no other choice, so at this moment, Helian was also racking his brains to come up with a solution, when a sudden inspiration struck Helian. If he were to include Zi Yuan in his concubines, he might be able to avoid these disputes.

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    He knew that his iron-blooded methods yesterday had displeased the ministers, so he was worried that this matter would add a lot of trouble to Helian. However, Zi Yuan did not regret this because if there was another time, Zi Yuan would not hesitate to come back as well. Even the monarch of a country would dare to be so impudent. It was precisely because of that thought that the Violet Garden had been able to leave a mark in the hearts of the ministers with such a clean and efficient method yesterday.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re here." When he saw Zi Yuan here, he didn''t have to look for her, but when he thought of what he had said, he felt a little awkward. How could he, the Emperor, possibly do what he had just said? If he wanted to accept concubines, he could have decreed that there would be countless women fighting to run to his side, but he couldn''t do that to Zi Yuan. Because he valued Zi Yuan very highly in his heart, he still wanted to talk about this matter with him.


    "Your majesty, are there any more disputes within the imperial court?" Seeing that Helian had returned in such a relaxed manner, Zi Yuan knew that there shouldn''t be any major events going on there. However, she still couldn''t help but ask.


    Mm, the matter is indeed almost resolved, but you also know that your methods did scare those ministers yesterday, so now they also have a great grudge against you. However, they don''t want to let go of this matter and force me to punish you. Helian opened his mouth and first spoke of the seriousness of the matter, then he turned a corner. At first, when Zi Yuan heard what Helian said, he became nervous.


    "Your majesty, what do you have to say directly? Don''t make a fool of yourself every time." Zi Yuan looked at Helian''s embarrassed expression and said indifferently.


    "It''s like this. About that, I''ve talked to those ministers today and will give them an explanation tomorrow. However, I can''t kill you, so there''s only one other way." Helian said this and paused for a moment. Then, as he stared at the Violet Garden, she could not help but feel numb from his gaze. After that, she could not help but ask.


    "What method?"


    "Hehe, I''m just making you my concubine. But don''t worry, even if you''re my concubine, I''ll definitely find a chance to make you my empress in the future." Helian first said that he would let Zi Yuan be his concubine, then he immediately said that he would make her his empress from now on. In fact, Helian had always had his own plans. However, when the Violet Garden side heard this news, surprise first appeared on their faces before they suddenly shouted out in a cold voice.


    "No, this won''t do. You can kill me." Moreover, he had never come to this world and never had that kind of love for any man that allowed him to do whatever it takes. Although he admitted that he would definitely think of Helian at certain times, that did not mean that he could be her concubine, as Zi Yuan was the kind of man who would rather live alone than have his own husband as someone on the loose. This was the only way for an ice-cold killer to make him happy!


    Even if it was suitable, the Violet Garden only felt a sense of intimacy towards Helian. As an outstanding assassin of the twenty-first century, Zi Yuan also knew that it was impossible for her to fall in love with a person so easily, and she, an assassin, had already sealed off all the emotions in her heart over the years. Now that you suddenly wanted me to be your concubine, that was impossible. Helian had already expected this to happen, but at this moment, Helian''s heart became firmer and firmer. Men are often like this, the things that cannot be obtained are always in turmoil, and towards a girl with great conquering power like Zi Yuan, Helian naturally wanted to obtain her heart. However, Helian didn''t cross over from the 21st century after all. As an emperor, since he couldn''t obtain your heart now, he should first obtain your person.


    "Hmph, I have already decided on this matter. Also, I have already conferred your father the title of Prime Minister today. Even if you don''t think about it for yourself, you should at least think about your father. If your father saw you being scolded by the ministers like this, he wouldn''t feel good either." At this moment, Helian had also moved out of his master''s embrace. Perhaps, this might be able to move the Violet Garden.


    Unexpectedly, Zi Yuan said, "Then go and take him in as your concubine. It''s none of my business what I want to do. If you can''t say it, then you can''t." Zi Yuan was still unwilling to obey.


    "Hmm? No matter what happens, you have to think about it properly for yourself. Otherwise, what kind of identity do you have to stay by my side and work for me in the future? " Helian said these words with determination. Then, he flicked his sleeves and left.


    Only the dumbstruck Zi Yuan stood there. At that moment, he could tell that Helian Lie had made up his mind. In that case, he wouldn''t be able to resist no matter what, right? Well, I can''t avoid it, can''t I? When she thought of that, the Violet Garden also prepared to escape the Imperial Palace tonight. At that moment, the sky had almost darkened, and the Violet Garden also prepared to return to her room to pack her things, then escape while it was still night.


    He knew that there was no need to worry about the Violet Garden. However, during this period of interaction with her, Helian''s intense possessiveness had been fully displayed on the Violet Garden''s body. He must obtain her now.


    There was a saying, "To awaken one''s power, one must lie drunk on the knees of beautiful women." However, even if Helian knew of this right now, he did not want to change his mind. In fact, if Helian Lie were to know of this, it would be possible for him to do the opposite, because not only was Zi Yuan a beauty, she was also an extremely outstanding beauty. If he had her help, even if he was immersed in a warm and gentle village, he would still have the motivation to dominate the world. Thinking about this, Helian also felt that he should go and have a good talk with Zi Yuan.


    Helian Haoyan had also arrived here. When he saw how Zi Yuan was dressed in such a manner, he also rushed over with a smile in his heart. When he saw that Helian Yuan had actually come, Zi was also unwilling to act rashly. The two of them started fighting just like that.


    "Haha, Cheng Ziyuan, your appearance is extremely similar to that of a lady who is about to escape. Did I, Helian, really make you so afraid?" As a result, Helian knew that it was naturally impossible for the Violet Garden to truly kill Helian. Helian''s martial arts were much stronger than the Violet Garden''s, so it was easy for him to deal with the Violet Garden at this moment, but Zi Yuan was unwilling to give up. He was still tenaciously fighting with his own strength, and it was possible that this stubbornness had always been deeply attracting him.


    "Hmph, Helian, you already have so many wives as an emperor, but you actually hit on me. Do you want face?" When the Violet Garden saw that Helian Hong had so easily broken through her own technique, she could not help but feel infuriated as she coldly mocked him.


    "Ah, Purple Garden, you don''t know about this. Other than you, those women are skeleton-like existences in my eyes. Even 3000 beauties aren''t a match for you." At this moment, Helian had also used flowery words. And these words were not even worth mentioning to Violet Garden, a society of the 21st century that had read so many years.


    "Hmph. Helian Lie, you don''t have to do this. Let me tell you, I have to leave tonight." Helian Lie also saw that Zi Yuan was serious with him and did not dare to slight him. Although Zi Yuan was not a match for Helian Lie, he was still very powerful.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu had already snuck in. Murong Xiu was originally a bit unfamiliar with the capital of Northern Yue, but the bold and talented Murong Xiu had successfully snuck in because the so called Yu Ling Army was just a decoration to Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu was preparing to grab someone to ask about Zi Yuan''s residence, but he noticed the sounds of fighting coming from this side and followed curiously. When he saw that Helian was fighting with Zi Yuan, Murong Xiu laughed in his heart when he heard what the two of them said.


    So there was a time when even Helian had to admit defeat. When Murong Xiu heard that Zi Yuan wouldn''t give in, he couldn''t help but feel proud. He didn''t know why, but he couldn''t hold it in any longer.


    Suddenly, Helian grabbed Zi Yuan''s hand and pressed down on his body twice. Unexpectedly, it sealed his acupoints. After that, he hugged Violet Garden and walked into his own room.


    "Hmph, this is your punishment for running away tonight. Let''s see if you can escape now." "Haha!" Helian Lie wanted to bring the Violet Garden to her room so that she could take care of the situation there and then. However, after the two of them entered the room, Murong Xiu had already quietly followed them.


    "Helian, you dare?! Let me go quickly! You shameless person!" The Violet Garden was currently panicking. She did not want Helian to do such a thing to her a second time. Thus, she was abnormally furious right now.


    "Hmph, why would I not dare? You refuse to openly demand that I have you as my wife, do you still have the right to talk now? Haha." At this moment, Murong Xiu''s expression suddenly turned cold as he pulled out a hidden weapon from his chest and stabbed out like this. The nimble Helian had also suddenly felt a sense of danger at this moment and his face changed drastically; first, he pushed away Zi Yuan and let her roll down, afraid that Zi Yuan would be in danger. Then, he forcefully used his inner force to hold onto the concealed weapon.


    Peng, peng. The two of them faced each other with their four hands. Helian Lie was unwilling to be outdone as he shouted, "Who are you? How dare you assassinate me at night. Men come and catch us assassins." After Helian said this, he jumped off the bed. Unexpectedly, the other party was even a step ahead of him, so he picked up the blanket and swung it in front of him, blocking his line of sight. When Helian Li quickly pulled the blanket away, he discovered that the enemy was no longer there.


    "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being late." At this moment, the imperial guards had also rushed over.


    "Forgive? "Screw you, quickly go and search the entire city. If you can''t find the Violet Garden, then kick their heads over to me." At this moment, Helian was brimming with anger, and a wave of rage was directed at the imperial guards.


    "Yes, yes, yes, this subordinate will go right away." Seeing that the emperor had gotten angry, these people immediately became afraid and hurriedly chased after him. Helian couldn''t hold back his anger and slapped the armrest at the door with his palm.


    At the same time, his heart gradually calmed down. Just who had this ability to be able to come outside his bedroom without being discovered by him? Thinking about this, Helian had a fit of anger. Thinking of this, Helian couldn''t help but curse.


    When Helian Haoyan calmed down, he realized who this person was. However, he couldn''t figure it out no matter how hard he thought. Suddenly, he thought of something and spat out three words, "Murong Xiu!"

 C65

    "What? You''re saying that my daughter actually carried a person away?" When Cheng Huaiye heard his subordinate rush over to tell him such news, he immediately became angry.


    "Yes, master, the little miss was taken by an unknown black clothed expert." When the servant saw that Cheng Huaiye was actually angry, he tremblingly finished his sentence.


    "Bastard, which bastard is this?" At this moment, Cheng Huaiye''s heart was filled with rage. His own daughter was taken away from the emperor, which was a great shame and humiliation. Thinking of this, Cheng Huaiye no longer cared about eating, and immediately ordered his servants to prepare a palanquin for him to rush into the palace.


    At this moment, Helian Yu was sitting restlessly in the study room. What Murong Xiu had done was give him a solid slap to the face, and he had actually robbed the Violet Garden right in front of his eyes. At this moment, Helian was in a rage, and there was another minister who didn''t know what was good for him?


    "Men, drag this bastard out and kill him!" Helian said with a gloomy expression.


    "Ah, your majesty, please spare my life." Your Majesty, please spare my life. " After that, he opened his mouth to kill him, but immediately begged for mercy, and after discussing it with the other ministers, the minister adopted a method known as drawing lots, however, at this moment, he had caught the lot, but he never expected that the lot would actually become his own talisman. He also did not expect that Helian was actually so angry at this moment, and did not know that someone had just openly snatched away the Violet Palace from within the Imperial Palace, if he knew that he did not have the courage to come, he would not dare to come over. He probably wouldn''t have the chance to regret it now.


    At the same time, the entire country of Northern Yue was boiling with excitement. Everyone did not know that Helian was going crazy, but they did know that Helian was angry at this moment. When those ministers received the letter, they were actually furiously beheaded by Helian Lie. For a moment, they did not dare to act rashly. Helian Lie did not expect that under his rage, he would actually resolve the matter that he had been crying for so long.


    Your Majesty, the Prime Minister requests an audience." Just as Helian Lie was thinking of how to find the Violet Garden, a eunuch came in and called out. It was the hustle and bustle.


    "Your majesty, what exactly is going on?" Although Cheng Huaiye''s relationship with his daughter wasn''t that good, she was still his daughter after all. Now that she was taken away by the emperor, he was a bit worried.


    "Master, aiya, it''s all my fault. I was careless and got ambushed by that thief." When Helian saw that his master had also rushed over at this moment, he became even more agitated for a moment. He did not know how to face Cheng Huaiye, and when Cheng Huaiye saw Helian like this, he knew that this could not be blamed on Helian.


    "Is there anyone in the Emperor''s heart who suspects anything?" Cheng Huaiye asked.


    "Master, who else do you think is there?" Cheng Huaiye also knew about what happened to Murong Xiu.


    "Ahh, so it''s Murong Xiu! This bastard actually dared to come to the North Mountain at this time. Is he not afraid of death?" When Cheng Huaiye heard that it was Mu Rong Xiu who had personally come to the Northern Desert, he was shocked at first, but then he became agitated as well. Could this man be so bold that he wasn''t afraid of Helian''s attacks?


    "Hmph, since he''s actually here, he naturally has his own abilities. I''m sure that if it really was him, he would have no other choice." Helian Lie was also extremely agitated. He knew that if it really was Murong Xiu, there would be no way for him to stop him even if he wanted to kill Zi Yuan. He truly regretted it now. If it wasn''t for his lust, he probably wouldn''t have ended up like this. However, things had already happened and Helian had gradually calmed down.


    "Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. This matter might be different. If you merely wanted to scheme and kill Zi Yuan, then you wouldn''t have taken her away. Instead, you would have directly killed Zi Yuan at that instant." When Cheng Huaiye saw that Helian was in such a hurry, he calmed down and immediately thought of this. He then blurted out his thoughts.


    "Hmm? Master''s words are reasonable. Indeed, I have been confused. In that case, what is he planning to do by bringing the Violet Garden over? " Helian had also calmed down. After hearing his master''s analysis, Helian knew that he was just too worried. That was why his love had gradually calmed down as well.


    "He should be trying to use that as a threat to the emperor. However, I''m afraid that with Zi Yuan''s character, she will do something stupid!" This was the case for Cheng Huaiye. Earlier, his relationship with Zi Yuan was extremely stiff, but at this moment, he also became anxious, while Helian''s face had become even paler.


    "Master, let''s not make any guesses. There will be a conclusion in a few days." Rest assured, I will definitely increase my efforts to find the Violet Garden. " Helian said helplessly.


    Cheng Huaiye also felt that this was the only thing he could do at the moment. At the same time, a stormy atmosphere seemed to envelop the entire northern city. Currently, all the troops in the palace had also been dispatched. Even the mysterious elite beside Helian Lie had been released at this moment.


    Murong Xiu had already knocked Zi Yuan out the moment he carried her on his back. Murong Xiu was different from Helian Lie when he looked at the unconscious woman; although Murong Xiu wasn''t a righteous man, he wouldn''t be like Helian Lie when it came to dealing with women. At this moment, he was also looking at the woman with admiration in his eyes.


    If one looked carefully, she had the appearance of an autumn water woman with jade-like cheeks, and her features were very straight. When they recalled the teasing she did to her back then, she did not change her expression at all. That woman was indeed impressive, and at that moment, the Violet Garden was in his hands, but no matter what, Murong Xiu could not bear to kill her.


    "Milord, someone is coming to investigate." At this moment, Wang Xian also ran in and said to Murong Xiu nervously.


    "Yeah, just let them in. I naturally have a way. Also, don''t be so flustered when you do things in the future." Mu Rong Xiu didn''t want to remind his subordinates of how to do things.


    "Yes, your subordinate was reckless." Your subordinate will head out first. " After Wang Xian left, Mu Rong Xiu was still sitting there calmly. Then, with a wave of his hand, he placed Zi Yuan on his back and leapt onto the rooftop.


    "Boss Wang, I have no other choice. Can you help me?" The guards of the imperial guards said in a friendly manner. It was likely that they did business a lot in the Misty Pavilion like Wang Xian.


    "Ahh, Brother Li, don''t tell me that you don''t trust my character? How could I dare to hide a criminal on my own? Fine, go check it out." Wang Xian also put on a helpless expression.


    "Haha, brother Wang knows Boss. Don''t worry, just take a look. It''s fine, just one look." "Search." That person smiled apologetically. It seemed like Wang Xian had some influence here.


    When the soldiers discovered that there was no sign of Violet Garden, they came down and whispered something into the leader''s ears. Then, the leader said, "Brother, please don''t blame us. This matter is truly troublesome. Sorry to disturb you." After saying that, he cupped his hands together and led the soldiers out with a wave of his right hand.


    After Wang Xian saw them leave, he sneered and ran into the Ming Xiang Pavilion, only to find that Murong Xiu was currently drinking tea there. Zi Yuan was currently sleeping on her bed, and just like when he had first entered, he had an unfathomable feeling about Murong Xiu.


    "Mistress, those people have left." Wang Xian lowered his head and said respectfully.


    "Mm, come in and talk to me if you have anything to say. You can leave." Mu Rong Xiu raised his teacup and said calmly.


    "Yes, your subordinate will take his leave." After Wang Xian left, Murong Xiu suddenly smiled. This time, he was truly going to take revenge. Helian, you must be feeling terrible right now!


    However, that time, it didn''t hurt his vitality, but this time, he had taken the Violet Garden away in front of him. This was the equivalent of slapping his face in front of him! Thinking of this, Murong Xiu happily smiled.


    In fact, when Murong Xiu brought Zi Yuan over, he felt that if he had killed her, he would have done so at that very moment. But at that moment, he didn''t, so even though he didn''t know why, he didn''t actually kill her.


    Mu Rong Xiu was still conflicted, but he was still willing to wait for Zi Yuan to wake up. As for the Violet Garden, she opened her eyes all of a sudden. When she woke up, she found a familiar person in a strange place. It was Mu Rong Xiu!


    "You''re awake?" When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan had woken up, he smiled.


    "Hmm? It''s you, you actually did such a despicable thing. " When Zi Yuan woke up and saw that Murong Xiu was here, she immediately knew that he had been kidnapped by him. However, when she tried to get up, she realized that her body had gone soft. She immediately knew that she had been tricked.


    "What did you do to me?" Zi Yuan shouted.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan, there is no need for you to panic. You have merely controlled your internal energy. Don''t worry, I still haven''t had a proper conversation with you." Mu Rong Xiu still didn''t show any emotion on his face, but his heart chilled when he looked at Zi Yuan.


    "Hmph. Do you think I have anything else to say to you? If you want to kill me, kill me or cut me, that''s up to you." Since she was hit by his move, she could only wait for him to finish listening. Then, she suddenly thought of something and lifted up her blanket. When she saw that her clothes were neatly arranged, she slowly calmed down as well.


    "Don''t worry, I, Murong Xiu, am not Helian. I''m not a hypocrite." Mu Rong Xiu smiled faintly as he saw this.


    "Why do you not dare to say these words to Helian Lie? Also, why did you kidnap me this time around? Is it some kind of good act?" Zi Yuan said coldly as before.


    "Haha, you know Helian is looking for you outside, you must be crazy. Presumably, he also knows that I kidnapped you, but so what? Speaking of which, are you trying to assassinate Military Advisor Zhuge at the northern border?" When Murong Xiu heard this, he also laughed heartily. However, he was inwardly overjoyed. Helian Haoyan had gone crazy in an attempt to find the Violet Garden. This allowed Murong Xiu to strike a blow at Helian.

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    "What do you want? Murong Xiu, if you have something to say, just say it. Don''t play word games with me. I''m not interested." At this moment, the Violet Garden was also getting anxious. She knew that if Helian couldn''t find her, he would probably search through the entire Northern Yue Country.


    "I don''t plan on saying anything to you, nor do I plan to do anything. I just want to invite you to stay here with me for a long time so we can have a good chat. So, Miss Zi Yuan, there''s no need for you to think too much into it. " Murong Xiu was laughing more and more happily. All of his plans had been ruined by her. Now that he could see her in such a rush, his heart felt refreshed.


    "Since you say so, then go ahead. I need to rest. You can leave now." Zi Yuan could tell that Murong Xiu wanted to lure her into a conversation so that he could take the initiative and let him find out where his words came from. Now that things had come to this point, Zi Yuan had nothing more to say.


    When Murong Xiu saw the Violet Garden''s reaction, he couldn''t help but admire her in his heart. This woman was truly intelligent. She was actually able to see through his thoughts. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but smile.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, do you know where Helian''s biggest mistake is?" Mu Rong Xiu smiled as he tried to attract the attention of Zi Yuan.


    Seeing that Zi Yuan was still silent, Murong Xiu said, "Haha, I bet you still don''t know what Helian is thinking. When you killed my Military Advisor Zhuge the other day, Helian must have praised you greatly. Now that we''re in the Northern Yue State, he really wants to force you into a corner. Haha, I feel it''s laughable to speak like that."


    Murong Xiu was indeed a scheming person. At this point, he didn''t need to understand that Zi Yuan only had a short temper. It was all because of that bastard. If it wasn''t for him actually wanting to do such a despicable thing to him, he wouldn''t need to be under her control. Thinking up to here, the Violet Garden spoke coldly as well.


    "You and Helian are not good people. You know how to scheme." At this moment, Zi Yuan couldn''t hold his anger anymore. However, Murong Xiu''s words were a huge joke in Murong Xiu''s ears. Zi Yuan''s words made him feel like a kid was throwing a tantrum. He didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan, you are truly interesting. You make it sound as if Helian and I are playing some sort of scheme, not some scheme. Then let me ask you this: Miss Zi Yuan actually knows about this? Why did you assassinate several of my great characters in succession?"


    "Hmph, that''s them deserved to die. I am from the Northern Yue, so what if I killed your people?" At this moment, Zi Yuan realized that something was wrong with him. He had actually said something, but when he thought of this, he rolled his eyes at Murong Xiu and stopped talking.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan is indeed very charming. Although I, Murong Xiu, am enemies with Helian Lie, I still admire her very much. Since Miss Zi Yuan does not want to talk with me, I''ll say it myself. There are some things that I have never been able to understand." When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan didn''t have any intention of speaking, he started talking to himself.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, look. Now that I''ve come here, it''s proof that I''ve already integrated myself into the west and left the interior. There are some things that you must know. That He would even discuss with you what he would treat you as his trusted aide." As he spoke, Murong Xiu felt somewhat proud of himself. He had integrated himself with lightning as soon as he returned to the Western District, while Helian Lie was being held down by others in this place. He couldn''t even protect his beloved woman.


    "But look, Helian actually let you appear in the imperial court. This is the first mistake, the imperial court doesn''t allow women to participate in politics, so Helian definitely knows this, so why did he allow you to participate in politics? Because he knows this place, that''s why he let you go. " When Murong Xiu said this, the Violet Garden was startled. That''s right, if he knew, why did he still want me to go? Actually, Murong Xiu had been thinking of using this opportunity to gain Violet Garden''s trust, but he''d actually managed to get to the crux of the matter.


    At that moment, the Violet Garden suddenly woke up. Could it be that she wanted him? Although he admitted that he had a good impression of Helian Lie, what should he do if Helian Lie really had such a thought? For a moment, Zi Yuan was flustered, while Murong Xiu had been observing his expression. When he saw that Zi Yuan had been tricked, he smiled inwardly and continued speaking in a gentle tone.


    "Haha, Miss Purple Garden, you don''t need to think too much. You should know some things, but just based on this alone, you have already crossed the bottom line. If a person like Miss Purple Garden were to be defeated by Helian Lie like that, even I, Murong Xiu, would feel that a flower had been planted in cow dung." Even though Murong Xiu had spoken of Helian Lie in such an insolent manner, Zi Yuan had already heard his words. However, Murong Xiu had no idea what he was thinking.


    This is the second mistake, because if you stay there, if Helian really wants to do anything to you, even if it''s an imperial decree, you won''t be able to escape. So this is also the reason why you''re here right now. Mu Rong Xiu smiled without saying a word. He knew that there were some things that needed to be experienced.


    He was indeed enlightened, but so what? If it was as Murong Xiu had said, if Helian wanted him, he wouldn''t be able to escape even if he was at home. Thinking about this, Zi Yuan also knew Murong Xiu''s intentions, so she didn''t say anything and pretended to be distressed. Murong Xiu knew that something was up.


    I do want to sow discord between the two of you, but the truth is indeed so. I am thinking that if Miss Purple Garden does not ally with Helian Lie after knowing about this, then naturally, Murong Xiu will be extremely happy to not join hands with Helian He. Actually, that is not Murong Yu''s goal. When the Violet Garden heard that Murong Xiu was actually speaking so frankly to her, she also felt that it was a bit inconceivable and she almost fell for him. At this moment, when Murong Xiu looked at her with such sincere eyes, it made Zi Yuan''s heart skip a beat, but in the end, the Violet Garden made up her mind.


    "Haha, Miss Murong still doesn''t have much feelings for me. Fine, I won''t force Miss Zi Yuan, but once she''s done thinking it through, she''ll come back and tell me. But believe me, Murong Xin really does want to entertain Miss Zi Yuan. If there''s anything wrong with what happened today, I hope Miss Zi Yuan can forgive me. After all, you said so too. You and I are enemies right now." To be able to say such words, Zi Yuan admired him greatly in his heart. But since they were, after all, enemies, no matter how much thoughts Murong Xiu had, he couldn''t say it out loud. Zi Yuan did indeed need to properly digest it at that moment.


    Murong Xiu knew that it would be impossible for someone like Violet Garden to convince them just because of a few words from him. He didn''t think that he would be able to convince the other party so quickly, because if Purple Garden agreed to it, then it would really make Murong Xiu feel very suspicious. Therefore, after Murong Xiu finished his sentence, he also left.


    It was just as Murong Xiu had said; he naturally had a grudge against Helian He for doing such a foolish thing this time. However, he couldn''t betray Helian, because he had a different feeling when facing both Helian and Murong Xiu. Even though he was the enemy of Murong Xiu, he also had a sense of admiration for him, and toward Helian Zi, they had both lived through a lot of hardships together, but Murong Xiu didn''t have this feeling.


    On the other side, after Murong Xiu left, his heart was in doubt as to whether he was right or wrong. Before talking to the Violet Garden, Murong Xiu also felt that there was no one in this world that he couldn''t conquer, including women. However, even the Violet Garden''s woman made Murong Xiu''s heart waver.


    Dark clouds covered the sky at this moment and it was obvious that it was going to rain. Once it was this kind of weather, one''s emotions would be agitated. Helian was also in a bad mood, as if it was this kind of weather.


    "How is it? Is there any news? " Helian looked at the servant and spoke coldly.


    "Mistress, there''s no news." That person also coldly said. At this moment, he was actually addressing Helian as his master, not the Emperor. This person was a general that Helian had always been hidden behind.


    "You pieces of trash, go and find them. Even if you have to search all over the country, you will still have to find them." At this moment, it was already the second day, yet there was no news about the Violet Garden. At the same time, he was also a bit afraid of Murong Xiu. In his own state of mind, he had sent so many people, yet he was still unable to find them.


    "Yes, Mistress." After that person finished speaking, he actually left as light as a feather without leaving a single sound. This was obviously because his movement technique had reached the level of Soaring Snowsteps.


    "Murong Xiu! Murong Xiu! Very good! Very good! If anything happens to the Violet Garden, I''ll send my army to the west and rule this world with you!" Helian Lie muttered to himself with a smile on his face.


    If it was said that the agreement between Murong Xiu and Helian had been made when the two of them were on the same level, then that was the time of the battle. If the agreement between Murong Xiu and Helian was made when the two of them were on the same level, then that was the time when the agreement between Murong Xiu and Helian was on the same level, but what Murong Xiu was doing was already breaking Helian''s bottom line. If the Violet Garden had heard Helian''s thoughts at this moment, it was likely that the Violet Garden would have steeled her heart. Unfortunately, the Violet Garden did not hear it.

 C67

    Since Murong Xiu had left the Purple Garden''s room, he had always been thinking of a way to deal with the Purple Garden. At this moment, Murong Xiu also felt helpless towards this woman, but this was the first time for Murong Xiu. Compared to Helian, Murong Xiu felt that this woman was much more terrifying, because if he was not careful when trying to assassinate her, he would probably end up doing the same thing as well.


    Just imagine, a woman had actually killed his advisor in his own army camp. How good was her assassination? And it was precisely because of this that Murong Xiu was able to reflect on it even after hitting Murong Xiu in the face. For a moment, both of them were thinking of how to deal with the other. In the end, it was Murong Xiu who gave in. Even if he couldn''t take her back, he would at least get some information. "Otherwise, it would be too much of a shame for him to capture her in such a dangerous manner.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, you rested well." Mu Rong Xiu had a friendly expression as he entered the room. If anyone who was familiar with him knew about his appearance, they would''ve thought that he was abnormal.


    "It''s all thanks to Lord Murong. You''ve eaten well here, but you can''t get off the bed." At that moment, she was also mocking Murong Xiu for pointing out his acupoints and making it inconvenient for her to move.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan is indeed not an ordinary person. How can she still have such a nature in such a place? I, Murong Xiu, admire her." Even though Murong Xiu had heard the Violet Garden''s mockery, he didn''t care in the slightest. He continued to smile as he spoke.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, I''ve already said this. If you want to kill me, then kill me. Cut the crap. It''s an insult to your intelligence."


    "What do you mean by that, Lady Violet Garden? I, Murong Xiu, wholeheartedly want to advise you to work with me, Murong Xiu, so I don''t have the mood to talk about this. Look at that Helian, I didn''t talk to him, right?" Murong Xiu was actually joking around. If he really did say that to Helian Lie, it would be an insult to his intelligence.


    "Hmph, your words are truly humorous. If you dare to say that to Helian, then I, Zi Yuan, will truly admire you in the end." It was fortunate that he had transmigrated to the 21st century. Otherwise, he really would have been laughed out of his wits by saying such words. When Murong Xiu heard what Zi Yuan said, he suddenly asked.


    "If I really said that to Helian, would you admire me?"


    This person didn''t make the proper moves, but his words were filled with strength and strength. If he really did say anything, then this person would probably agree to it. Zi Yuan was at a loss for what to do when facing such a person, and felt that his head wasn''t enough. When Murong Xiu saw the expression on Zi Yuan''s face, he smiled in his heart. At this moment, Murong Xiu actually had a strange feeling about Zi Yuan. It seemed that chatting with friends or flirting with a little girl didn''t have much enmity. Murong Xiu couldn''t say for sure.


    "Alright, just treat it as me telling you a joke, haha." Murong Xiu really was an extraordinary person. His speed at changing his face was so quick that it made him turn serious all of a sudden.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, let me ask you. If Helian had wanted to deal with me, Murong Xiu, how much time would it take for him to truly swallow me, Murong Xiu?"


    Just a moment ago, she was just teasing him, but now, she had changed into such a serious expression. For a moment, Zi Yuan felt that she couldn''t react, but since Murong Xiu had asked this question, she was still a bit suspicious. If Murong Xiu wanted to deal with Helian, she didn''t know how long it would take, but if Murong Xiu told her, she would believe him! Because these two days, as someone who had transcended over to the 21st century, he couldn''t stand it any longer. If Murong Xiu was willing to say that he would only need a few years to deal with Helian, Zi Yuan would also feel that it was believable. But when it came to Helian dealing with Murong Xiu, Zi Yuan didn''t know how to respond.


    Let me tell you, that day is the day that I made an agreement with Helian. Five years later, we will face each other head on, and right now, we are both accumulating strength. Indeed, although we are enemies, I know a bit about Helian''s methods. Mu Rong Xiu had said these words right in front of Zi Yuan. This made Zi Yuan feel that Mu Rong Xiu was quite domineering towards Helian. Thinking of this, he couldn''t help but be a bit worried for Helian Lie.


    However, just by looking at the internal affairs issues in the imperial hall, I am already much further away from him. Although Murong Xiu has also used some of his skills in Xi Li, those people will be completely cleaned up after I return this time around. I believe that you should know when you were trying to assassinate Mo Feng, since Mo Feng has some connections here, but you did not collect the names of those people. After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he turned around and smiled at Zi Yuan.


    "Even if that is the case, so what? Helian''s methods are unimaginable." Zi Yuan was also a bit noncommittal towards Murong Xiu''s words. However, he couldn''t muster up the will of others to extinguish his own prestige. Thus, he spoke those words with a firm tone as well.


    "Well, in other words, all I know is that I am a step ahead of him in the court, but he is not. Besides, I am the regent at Westfall, and he is the Emperor here. Even you would find it laughable that the Emperor does not have a Regent with such an advantage. " Murong Xiu continued to beat up Helian. Hearing what he said, Zi Yuan was also slightly surprised, but he didn''t say anything. When he saw that Zi Yuan didn''t say anything, Murong Xiu also continued speaking.


    In the current world, some of the small border countries naturally do not dare to easily offend me, Xi Li, and you two, Bei Yue. However, you have to think about it, if the North Yue were to suddenly start a war with me, Xi Li, then when both sides are traumatized, those small border countries would also swarm over. Mu Rong Xiu spoke sincerely at this moment.


    The conversation they had at the northern border two days ago had only been a few words, but the underlying meaning was understandable. Therefore, when the two of them had said that they would be able to grasp the time under the heavens, they had planned this as a buffer, which meant that within these five years, they couldn''t find trouble with him, and neither could they find trouble with him. However, Murong Xiu had once hesitated at this point, and now that he had seen the Violet Garden, he didn''t regret it.


    No wonder Helian Lie hadn''t brought all of the troops and horses of the Northern Yue to protect himself from the small border country''s forces. But why did Murong Xiu dare to ask? Even if he did, Zi Yuan wouldn''t dare to ask, because Murong Xiu''s words had indeed awakened Zi Yuan. Could it be that Murong Xiu''s strength had already reached the point where he no longer needed to worry about the small border country''s small border country''s forces?


    But I admit that I, Murong Xiu, have captured you. In Helian Lie''s heart, I have violated one of the greatest taboos of the world! But I, Murong Xiu, am not afraid. Mu Rong Xiu said with a heroic expression on his face.


    "Then let me ask you, if you gain the world, how will you treat the people of the world?" Even though this sentence had nothing to do with Murong Xiu''s main topic, it was enough to make Murong Xiu feel relieved. Murong Xiu believed that Zi Yuan had already agreed to his words. This was a good sign.


    "People of the world? The people of the world are merely tools in my hands, the hearts of emperors are the world, you can treat the world like it is under the heavens, but what is the nature of the people of the world to me? They can only take what they need from me, if not, if I am like a brother to the people of the world, the world will not change, will they treat me like this, I believe you should know this as well. "


    This person actually thought like this about the world, so if he really got the world, then with his extreme thoughts, it was likely that the world would be destroyed by him. But like he said, the people in the world all came for his own profit, and all went for his own gain, so it was a good thing that he took advantage of them. However, in Zi''s eyes, even though he was a cold-blooded killer, the people he killed were people he thought he should kill.


    "If you think like this, then you will have the world. Then the people of the world will treat you the same way." Zi Yuan retorted.


    "Haha, those words are truly laughable. Zi Yuan, before killing someone else, did you know that the person being killed was also his parents? Then why do you still want to kill him? Or perhaps, why are there so many people begging on this street? In other words, Helian Lie is an emperor himself. However, he has so many corrupt officials under his command. Why would he not dare to eliminate them? " These three questions left the Violet Garden speechless. As Mu Rong Xiu continued to ask these questions, an unnatural coldness appeared in his eyes.


    "You have to know that in this world, no one is right or wrong. The key is how people think. The ancient sages have also said that the world is nothing more than a scene of someone chasing a deer. I am not Helian, I am not the Emperor, so I can see it more clearly than he can, I am even more unbound than he is. If I die a hundred years later, perhaps no one will remember my name, but Helian is different. I''m afraid no one will remember. " At this point, Mu Rong Xiu''s heart was also filled with desolation.


    Within the Northern Yue Palace, Helian was currently in the study room, thinking about something. Suddenly, a shadow floated in.


    "Well? Still no news. " Helian at this moment, his tone was indescribably sinister.


    "Yes, Mistress, there''s still no news." That person spoke with an ice-cold tone, but his tone was filled with a sense of respect.


    "Send the news out, I will send troops to the west." Because there was still no news from Zi Yuan, Helian couldn''t take it anymore. Murong Xiu, since you''re taking the initiative this time, I''ll play along with you.


    "Yes, Mistress." As soon as the silhouette had finished speaking, he quietly left. Helian Lie suddenly felt an emperor''s aura surging out. "Murong Xiu, don''t blame me for being unlucky. If anything happens to Zi Yuan, I''ll make you die with him." Helian was also a little infuriated by what Murong Xiu had done.


    For a moment there was a cold chill in the air in the palace. Helian Lie was truly furious this time. With the release of Helian Information, an aura of imminent storm filled the interior and exterior of the city for a time.

 C68

    He had originally thought differently than Helian, and when Murong Xiu said this, he inadvertently brought up a hidden burden in his heart. He wanted to be a wise man, but in a hundred years'' time, he would become a pile of dirt and be trampled on by others. Even though he was constantly trampling on other people''s bodies, Murong Xiu didn''t regret that he would do the same in a hundred years'' time. So what if there was a river of blood?


    "Your words are too cold-blooded. You are destined to be alone for life." After thinking for a while, Zi Yuan coldly said those words. However, he might have said them unintentionally, but his words were like a sharp blade stabbing into Murong Xiu''s heart. He was indeed very lonely, and also very lonely.


    "Perhaps, without Helian, I would also find it boring." Mu Rong Xiu said helplessly after a while, but his heart felt incomparably desolate.


    So what if he was alone on the mountain? Although he and Helian were already on the mountain and very high up, both of them knew that only one person could reach the top of the mountain, so Murong Xiu wasn''t alone right now. But just like what Zi Yuan said, even if he were to collapse, what could he do? Wouldn''t he still be lonely?


    The Violet Garden also felt that if Murong Xiu were to become a part of the world one day, he would have to spend the rest of his life like this? Guarding the world, and everyone in the world was just a tool for him to use. So what if Murong Xiu had won the world?! In the end, it was all for naught! Thinking about it, Zi Yuan also felt that this world was too complicated, but luckily, his previous world was not the same as this one. It was full of scheming and scheming, and also the mutual use of people. Although there was no saying that the world could only be controlled by one person, as an assassin who had assassinated so many powerful people, Zi Yuan knew that those powerful people were already able to control the affairs of their own country.


    "Since you''ve already admitted it, then why did you have to come all the way here?"


    "Haha, because you''re here. If I can''t make you submit to me, then there''s no point in just fighting with Helian Lie." Murong Xiu also realized that his words had stirred up some emotion. He suddenly came to a realization and started to plan something.


    "If I help you, what will you do to me? Use me as a tool?" The Violet Garden spoke in such a manner. Murong Xiuran was an extremely scheming person. After hearing those words, he became excited as well.


    "If you are willing to help me, I will not treat you as a subordinate. After I obtain the world, I will make you ascend to the throne, and let you become the world''s only female emperor!" Murong Xiu looked at Zi Yuan as he spoke.


    Indeed, when Zi Yuan heard this answer, his heart also burned with passion. The empress of this world! He couldn''t believe what Murong Xiu was saying, but he couldn''t believe what he was saying. Furthermore, if he really became the female emperor, then he wouldn''t have the ability to control this world. He didn''t come here to be the emperor himself! But Ziyuan still pretended to ask.


    "Are you speaking the truth?"


    "Absolutely!" What Murong Xiu said was indeed true, so he didn''t put on any airs when he saw the Purple Garden. He and Helian Lie had a different mindset than Murong Xiu, because Helian was sitting in that position and needed to do something for the people of the world, but he was different. He got what he got, and it was just a game, but he worked so hard to get it, and no one could control him.


    "To be honest, your words are indeed very alluring. However, I fear that I will also become your tool in the end." As Zi Yuan spoke, the suspicion in Murong Xiu''s heart lessened.


    "Haha, I know that after seeing my methods, you still have something to decide about my character. However, this does not affect my cooperation with you. To be honest, I never would have thought that you would accept my sincerity so soon." Mu Rong Xiu continued.


    "Hehe, if you have an excuse, come and find me again. As for Helian, I know what you''re talking about after thinking about it for a while. I will naturally settle this debt!" After saying that, the Violet Garden''s voice suddenly turned cold as well, but in reality, it was also numbing Murong Xiu.


    When the Violet Garden found out that Murong Xiu wanted to recruit her, she decided to just let the situation slide. Zi Yuan also knew that his current status in the Northern Yue Sect wasn''t suitable. Not only would he be unable to help Helian, he might even cause Helian Lie to suffer. If Murong Xiu really believed him, then he too would go with him to Xi Li. At that time, he, Helian Lie, and Helian Lie would not be able to stop him no matter how powerful Murong Xiu was.


    But because of what Zi Yuan was thinking, Murong Xiu couldn''t believe it immediately. At first, Murong Xiu wanted to use his sincerity to move Zi Yuan and make her believe him, but right now, they were both planning things on their own. The room was instantly filled with a strange atmosphere.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan, I''m only reminding you of a fact. As for how you''re going to treat Helian, that''s your way of thinking. I can''t say too much, but has Miss Zi Yuan''s words changed the sincerity of Murong?" However, he had another plan in his mind. Perhaps when Zi Yuan had asked him about how the world should treat the people of the world, Murong Xiu had indeed believed it, but now it seemed that even Murong Xiu didn''t know whether he should trust Zi Yuan or not.


    After hearing those words, Zi Yuan did not immediately reply. Instead, he thought for a while, then said, "Now that I''m in your hands, can I have a choice? But if you promise me that in the future, if the heavens don''t attack my family, I might consider it. " At this moment, Zi Yuan actually wanted to use his family as a reason to paralyze Murong Xiu. When he heard what Zi Yuan said, he smiled.


    "Haha, Zi Yuan, you''re looking down on me too much. I just promised that if you''re the one in the world, then you will be the one in the world. Naturally, I won''t go overboard and ask about your family." Mu Rong Xiu didn''t say that he was the one who got the world, but rather, the Violet Garden got the world. He wanted to see how the Violet Garden would respond. The Zi Yuan was also a smart person. He knew the unusualness within those words, and after thinking for a while, he said.


    "Murong Xiu, I feel that you don''t have any sincerity at all. Heh, to put it bluntly, even if you want me to be the master of this world in the future, I''m afraid I''ll just be a puppet," Murong Xiu, I feel that you don''t have any sincerity in the future ¡­ Heh, to tell you the truth, even if you want me to be the master of this world, I''m afraid I''ll be a puppet.


    "You can do whatever you want!" After thinking about it, Murong Xiu also replied.


    "I need to consider your words." After hearing those words, the Violet Garden also calmed down. In this battle of wits, she still believed that she had won. However, what exactly happened? It was likely that everything had already been decided long ago.


    When Murong Xiu heard this, he also quietly smiled. Then, he said, "Since that''s the case, then rest well. I''m right next door to you. If there''s anything you need or want your servant to call me, then call me." In this confrontation, he originally wanted the Violet Garden to take the initiative and be passive again, but now, the situation was reversed. At that moment, Murong Xiu felt admiration for the Violet Garden, and it was precisely because of this that Murong Xiu still had doubts towards her.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu also received a message.


    "What?" "Helian actually sent out such a message." Murong Xiu stared blankly for a moment before letting out an incredulous voice.


    "Yes, Mistress. That is indeed the case. I''m afraid that news has already spread throughout the palace." As he prepared to go out and take a look, he heard the conversation of the two. Shockingly, the person who had lowered his head was someone he had seen before in the palace, and this person was actually a guard in the imperial study. When he thought about how the Violet Garden could not help but feel a sense of worry for Helian Lie''s life in the palace.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now." Mu Rong Xiu was also startled, but he calmed down. However, from his expression, it seemed that his emotions were in flux. That person respectfully left the room and Zi Yuan returned to his room as well.


    He hadn''t expected Helian to be willing to be angry and make such a decision for his girlfriend, and when Zi Yuan heard the news, he felt gratified in his heart. At the very least, what he had done for him wasn''t in vain.


    The other day, when he had stolen the Violet Garden from Helian Lie, he had seen what Helian had done to the Violet Garden. He had thought that Helian had treated the Violet Garden as a tool and Helian had even treated the Violet Garden as a tool to vent his anger. But now, he suddenly heard that Helian was willing to fight against Helian Xi Li for the sake of the Violet Garden.

 C69

    Who knew how many trump cards Helian had? Therefore, Murong Xiu also knew that he couldn''t afford to argue with Helian, but Murong Xiu and Helian were different. Murong Xiu had always lived in his own world, and although he would have some feelings for Zi Yuan, he would never be able to make a decision like Helian''s. This was why Murong Xiu was sad. Thinking up to this point, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but sigh. Helian Lie had done a better job than he had.


    Inside the room, Murong Xiu saw Zi Yuan quietly lying on the bed, thinking about something. When he entered the room, the Violet Garden looked at him and asked, "Why are you so impatient?"


    "Hehe, that''s right. I just want to ask whether Miss Zi Yuan has made up her mind or not." After reorganizing his emotions, Murong Xiu looked at Zi Yuan with a faint smile.


    When the Violet Garden saw that Murong Xiu was asking her after hearing the news, she didn''t have any confidence for a while. However, he still spoke according to his original plan.


    "I promised you, but you have to do what I told you to do."


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan is indeed a person who knows right and wrong. However, I have a matter that I wish to ask Miss Zi Yuan." Even though Zi Yuan didn''t know how to respond to Murong Xiu''s sudden request for guidance, he still asked calmly.


    "What?" Say it. "


    "At this moment, almost all of my people have left Northern Yue Country. However, there isn''t a single person that is worthy of my trust. If Miss Zi Yuan truly wants to cooperate with Murong, what about you do the inside work for Murong?" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly said this as he looked at Zi Yuan. When the latter heard this, he was stunned. So he actually wanted me to do this for him.


    "Do you know that if I were to work for you in the imperial palace of the Northern Yue, Helian will find out sooner or later." At this moment, Zi Yuan feigned calmness as he spoke.


    "Haha, you don''t have to worry about that. Helian has put in too much effort for your sake. He won''t suspect you." Mu Rong Xiu said with a smile.


    "In the end, you still don''t believe me?" Zi Yuan retorted.


    Sigh, Miss Zi Yuan is too impatient. Even if you make me believe you now, you should at least show some sincerity. Don''t worry, I will have someone in the palace to support you. This time, I will let you go back to the Imperial Palace and with you by Helian''s side, as long as you are the same as before, Helian won''t suspect you. Mu Rong Xiu continued.


    The speed of his transformation had caught Zi Yuan off guard. Yet, when he thought about how there were so many people hiding at Helian''s side in the palace, Zi Yuan became anxious as well. However, thinking about how it would be better for him and Helian Lie to come up with a solution, his expression abruptly turned cold.


    "Alright, I agree."


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan is indeed straightforward. In that case, Miss Zi Yuan, you''re free to go now." Murong Xiu''s sudden words gave the Violet Garden an unreal feeling. However, the Violet Garden didn''t find anything amiss, so she didn''t say anything. Just as he was about to get up and leave, Murong Xiu suddenly called out.


    "Wait a moment." Before the Violet Garden could say anything, Murong Xiu suddenly moved closer to her and gave her a kiss. The Violet Garden was stunned for a moment, but it was also this moment that Murong Xiu whispered in her ear, "This is the interest I want to pay back. Do your best."


    By the time the Violet Garden reacted, Murong Xiu was already gone. The Violet Garden also stamped her feet with a cold expression. "Murong Xiu, don''t let me catch you the next time, or else I''ll castrate you!"


    "Go to the palace now. Remember what you have to do quickly. Rest assured, I will take care of your family." Mu Rong Xiu said coldly to the person who just came to report.


    "Yes, in that case, thank you, Master." That person''s eyes flashed with determination and with a trace of reluctance, he left Murong Xiu''s side. Murong Xiu, on the other hand, let out a cold laugh.


    "Helian, since you value the Violet Garden so much, I''ll give her back to you. However, I''ll still have to take some interest from you. I, Murong Xiu, won''t let this go so easily." At this moment, the Violet Garden was heading towards the Imperial Palace without stopping. Murong Xiu''s eyes suddenly turned cold, but he didn''t say anything. He turned around and left as well. He had already accomplished his goal in coming to the Northern Yue State, so it was time for him to leave!


    Just as he was about to open the door, he saw that his guard was not there, and was puzzled in his heart. He had originally wanted to ask about the news about the Violet Garden, but unexpectedly, he did not see it and was puzzled for a moment. And just as Helian was puzzled, the person returned.


    "Humph, a servant like you dares to abandon your duties without permission!" He was already in a bad mood, so when he saw the guards return, he shouted at them. However, that person did not say anything. His movements were surprisingly agile. A dagger suddenly appeared in his hand, ready to stab at Helian Lie. Helian was naturally strong in martial arts. When he saw that this person dared to fight him, he was first shocked, and then he moved his left shoulder to dodge it. A side of inner force surged out, directly shaking the other party''s dagger on the ground.


    "Men, there is an assassin!" This person could not let him escape, nor could he let him die. Otherwise, the Violet Garden would not have any news, and this voice could be heard by all the ministers waiting outside. Could it be that the Emperor has been assassinated again?


    Just as that person was about to escape, the imperial guards had rushed over. However, that person didn''t say anything and his gaze suddenly turned cold. He then laughed loudly and said, "Haha, Helian, just wait for Cheng Zi Yuan to take revenge for me." After he finished speaking, he fell to the ground. There was actually a packet of poison in his mouth.


    Just as Helian Haoyan was wondering in his heart what he had said, Zi Yuan had arrived at the same time. He had also heard the loud shout, which contained inner energy. It was likely that not many people in the palace would be able to hear it. At this moment, Zi Yuan had also rushed over, and this person was already dead. You bastard actually tricked me.


    "Men, capture this demoness for me and protect the emperor." At this moment, a group of officials walked over. How could he not understand when he saw that the Violet Garden was here? How could he not understand that the Violet Garden dared to join forces with others to assassinate the Emperor? Furthermore, the expression on the Violet Garden''s face turned green.


    When Zi Yuan looked at Helian, she found that Helian''s eyes were ice-cold. He did not say anything, but obviously agreed. It was difficult for her to say anything. With so many ministers present, it was likely that no matter what she said, it would be of no use.


    "Your Majesty, are you alright?" Minister of Rites'' Vice Minister Wang Jun also came over to ask.


    "All of you, step down. This Emperor is not injured, and this matter needs to be investigated. This may not be the case. I still believe in the Violet Garden. Let''s press him into the Heavenly Prison first." With that, Helian Lie entered his royal study.


    When he entered the prison, she thought about what he had said to Mu Rong Xiu these past two days, but she didn''t expect he would make a scene out of her. So it turned out that Mu Rong Xiu had never believed her and had been planning all this while ¡­ What was he doing? Even so, if he wanted to deal with her, he could have just killed her. Yet she let him go and put up such a show. Even with Violet Garden''s intelligence, she was afraid she couldn''t understand what he was trying to do.


    In reality, Murong Xiu was thinking that if the Violet Garden was truly willing to submit to him, then the reason why Murong Xiu was doing this was to verify whether his thoughts were correct or not. If the Purple Garden was truly captured by Helian Lie, then he could send someone to bring out the Violet Garden to punish her. This would also prove that the relationship between the two of them was already hostile, so he could be at ease.


    He was so anxious to avenge the Violet Garden that it seemed as if a storm was brewing in the entire Northern Yue State. Murong Xiu knew that the relationship between Helian Lie and the Violet Garden should be very close, so he was very suspicious of what Zi Yuan had said. Naturally, Murong Xiu was not willing to kill this woman because he didn''t know why, but Murong Xiu still hadn''t found a reason to do so, but since the Violet Garden was imprisoned, Murong Xiu''s plan had been halved.


    If this continued, there would be a day when Helian could not be prevented, so he had to prepare to escape tonight. For others, the Sky Prison might be a place to imprison people for life, but for a killer, no matter what, they would always have a different method to escape. Not to mention that this was still an ancient prison, the moment he thought of leaving the place, Violet Garden would prepare to escape, but just as she was about to open the door, a shadow suddenly floated over, and Violet Garden was about to make her move, only to discover that her opponent had said, "Don''t move."


    The person who had just arrived was actually Helian. At this moment, Helian was also wearing night clothes.


    He knew that, based on Violet Garden''s personality, she would definitely run away tonight. This way, no matter what the reason was, it would be useless in the end, and those ministers would definitely make a comeback for this reason. Thus, Helian decided to make himself feel wronged tonight.


    "Your majesty, why have you come?" When the Violet Garden saw that the person who had arrived was actually Helian, she was also shocked.


    "Let me in first." When the Purple Garden heard Helian Lie''s words, it immediately understood and immediately made way for him.

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    Phew, this really is like being a thief." "When Helian came in, he also took off his mask and said these words. Zi Yuan also felt that it was a bit ridiculous that an emperor would act like a thief in his own house. When he heard Helian''s words, he also burst out laughing.


    "You still have the nerve to laugh? If it wasn''t for you, I would have the time to come here." At this moment, Helian said in a bad mood.


    "How could I be embarrassed to laugh? Why didn''t you open your mouth and speak a few words for me in the morning?" Zi Yuan also knew that his smile was wrong, but he still humphed a little on the surface.


    "Sigh, it''s not like you don''t know those damn things. At that time, no matter how much you say, it would be useless." When Helian saw this, he also felt that it was laughable. After that, he suddenly hugged Zi Yuan.


    "You idiot. Do you know how worried I am for you? If you didn''t come back, I would have gone mad." Originally, he thought that he would never be able to see the Violet Garden again, but now, it was right in front of him. Helian couldn''t bear it any longer; after worrying for the past few days and nights, he hugged the Violet Garden.


    When Zi Yuan felt Helian''s worry, she also felt sweet in her heart. This man was actually willing to shake the world because of her, and she didn''t do so much for him in vain. It was also at this moment that Helian''s position appeared in Zi Yuan''s heart as well.


    "Thank you, Helian."


    "If you say this to me again in the future, I''ll definitely punish you to wash my underwear." It was rare for Helian Lie to see Zi Yuan actually open his mouth to express his thanks. For a moment, he felt suffocated, so he made a joke to ease Zi Yuan''s mood.


    "Hmph, I just thanked you and you became complacent." Zi Yuan pursed his lips and said.


    "Zi Yuan, I notice that you''re becoming more and more feminine." Helian was actually having an affair with the Violet Garden within the Heavenly Prison. When the Violet Garden heard these words, her cold and rarely seen face suddenly turned red and she did not know what to say. Helian also found that saying these words did not suit her and immediately did not forget her purpose in coming here.


    "That''s right, what happened to you at Mu Rong Xiu''s place?" Did he do anything to you? " Helian asked with an anxious expression.


    "Then what do you want him to do to me, or not much." The Violet Garden did not answer him directly. Instead, she mocked him with a question.


    "Of course I don''t want him to do anything to you." When Helian heard this, he blurted it out on the spot. When he said it out, he knew that Zi Yuan had teased him and was about to pretend to be angry when he noticed Zi Yuan laughing like an ice lotus, causing Helian to be stunned.


    "Idiot, have you seen enough? "Since you''ve seen enough, let''s get down to business." The Violet Garden felt a burst of embarrassment at Helian Lie''s naked gaze. She also changed the topic, deeply afraid that Helian Lie would not be able to resist and end up in the Heavenly Prison with her. If that happened, she really wouldn''t be able to continue living.


    "Ahem, still the same words. Seeing you, I feel like a man." Helian said with a dry laugh.


    "Hmph, other than thinking about these dirty thoughts, what else can you do? Alright, let''s not talk about this anymore. Do you know who that person is today?" The Violet Garden had also brought up important matters, and when Helian heard the Violet Garden mention this, his expression turned cold.


    "Do you think I don''t know that danger lurks around you? I already knew that it was Murong Xiu who took you away the day you were taken. No one else in this world has the ability to sneak in and attack me when I wasn''t prepared." "Hrmph." As Helian Lie thought of this, he also felt a surge of anger. Murong Xiu actually dared to take his woman away in front of him. This had always been a disgrace to Helian Lie.


    "Alright, now that I''m back, you don''t need to think too much. Murong Xiu told me something." The Violet Garden knew that Helian had been unable to let go of what happened that day, so she consoled him at this moment.


    "What do you mean?"


    "He wanted me to go to Xi Li to work for him. Originally, I wanted to do as I pleased, but in the past few days, he created such a scene. I also felt that it was inconceivable." After thinking for a moment, Zi Yuan spoke frankly. After all, there was nothing he and Helian couldn''t say. The two of them had been together for so long, after all, they understood each other very well.


    "Hmph. I already knew what he planned to do. Ahh, there are some things that I haven''t said since the beginning. You must have felt that I didn''t trust you enough. In reality, I didn''t want you to worry too much." Helian Lie sighed helplessly as he spoke. How could he not know of Murong Xiu''s ambitions? He had already discovered this long ago when he had arranged for the Violet Garden to secretly assassinate the three mutineers.


    "You actually know why I''ve never been on guard against you. I don''t suspect that you don''t trust me." When Zi Yuan heard that Helian said that he already knew everything, she knew that the man before her was truly thinking for her. Thus, she spoke anxiously as well.


    Don''t worry, I came here tonight to discuss this with you. Currently, there are still some people in the inner court who are under Murong Xiu''s command. Actually, the five-year agreement with Murong Xiu was already a restriction, but now that he has broken the rules, I don''t have to follow it anymore. At this point, Helian had an angry look on his face. He had kept his promise, but Murong Xiu, you clearly understood what he meant. You actually went back on your word.


    I naturally know that Murong Xiu has a lot of people planted inside the imperial court, including the guard you sent to protect us today. It''s just that I knew it was a bit late, so I guessed it the moment he acted. Hearing Helian Helian''s words, Zi Yuan immediately understood what was going on. So it turned out that Murong Xiu had never believed her. After speaking for a long time, Helian didn''t speak for a long time and paused for a moment, before speaking again.


    "The Emperor doesn''t know about Murong Xiu''s ambitions inside the imperial court. I''m afraid everyone else does, but those people have received too much of Murong Xiu''s favor, so they''re all keeping a conservative side towards me. They''re all waiting for me. If I lose the fight with Murong Xiu, they''ll immediately move to the other side." Helian Lie also felt helpless. As the ruler of a country, he clearly knew that he had so many traitors under his command, but he did not dare to do anything else. This was the helplessness of the emperor.


    Earlier, Murong Xiu had told Zi Yuan that his and Helian''s statuses were different, so some things didn''t need to be carried on his back. This was also why Murong Xiu could freely use his own methods, and Helian couldn''t do it either. Zi Yuan understood this, but couldn''t understand why Helian didn''t kill them.


    "Then why didn''t you take care of those people as soon as possible? What are you worried about?" Zi Yuan asked in the end.


    If I take care of those people right now, I''m afraid there will be a coup within the imperial court. You have to know that a few people could die within the imperial court, but if all of them were to die, then the entire country would be in danger of falling apart. This is exactly what Murong Xiu was interested in, so he thought that even if he used these methods on me, there would be nothing he could do. But right now, there is no need for us to hold back anymore. " As Helian said this, his expression suddenly became cold and killing intent emerged from his body. As a hitman, Zi Yuan could also feel it.


    "You''ve decided to clean up these people."


    "Hmph, just a portion of them. Last time you killed Prime Minister Li Yuan, they were able to take a break, but now you''re in the Sky Prison. I''m afraid they might get active again, so if you want to kill them this time, they''re afraid!" Helian said this with a face full of murderous intent. Before Zi Yuan could reply, Helian said again.


    "You come out with me first. If you hang around any longer, you might arouse the suspicion of others." Helian Lie also realized that he had stayed here for too long. Thus, he picked up the Violet Garden and used his Qing Gong to directly jump down from the top of the prison.


    "Alright, you can put me down now." When she saw that they had arrived at a safe place, Zi Yuan also asked Helian to let her down. Helian did not feel the warmth of the person in his embrace yet, so she unwillingly let him down.


    "I want to leave the palace! If I were here right now, I''m afraid you would be at the mercy of others. " Zi Yuan thought about it, but still mentioned that he was indeed unforgivable in the eyes of those officials. If he were to stay in the palace, it would only add to Helian Lie''s troubles.


    "Be careful. If I''m here, you might not let go of me." Zi Yuan continued.


    Hearing how concerned the Violet Garden was for him, Helian couldn''t hold it in any longer and charged forward. Before the Violet Garden could react, her lips pressed against his own. Bang! Zi Yuan''s mind was a little numb.


    As he greedily absorbed the tongue of the beauty in his embrace, Zi Yuan was suddenly stimulated like lightning. Unconsciously, he coordinated with Helian for a long time, and when Zi Yuan could no longer breathe, he finally parted his lips and tongue. When Zi Yuan recovered from his shock, he kicked Zi Lian.


    "You, I''m so worried about you, but you still want to bully me." However, her heart still lingered on the time when she had kissed just now. An ice-cold killer from the Violet Garden, two worlds, two lifetimes, had never kissed a man like this before. Suddenly, she felt that this wasn''t like her, while Helian Lie had hugged her.


    "What you said just now really made me unable to control myself. The moment I heard that you were going to leave the palace, I panicked. No, I can''t let you leave me, or I''m worried that I''ll really be scared." Helian said this from the bottom of his heart. Thinking back to when Zi Yuan wasn''t by his side and he couldn''t even sleep well every night, when he suddenly heard Zi Yuan say that she was going to leave him, for a moment, Helian felt that he could never lose Zi Yuan again.


    When Zi Yuan heard these emotional words, his ice-cold heart seemed to have felt a crack in the sunlight in an instant. If it was said that the sunlight had dissipated in the corner of the ice and snow when they were together a while ago, then it was directly enveloping them right now. Thus, Zi Yuan''s heart softened as he subconsciously nodded his head.

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    Seeing that Zi Yuan had also nodded in agreement, Helian laughed heartily. Then, he sat down on a stool next to Zi Yuan.


    Actually, I can already guess what happened between you and Murong Xiu even if you didn''t say it. Although Murong Xiu and I have a different way of doing things, we both have one goal ¡ª contending for hegemony over the world. But, you can trust what he says, but you can''t completely trust him. Helian Lie said slowly as he looked at the Violet Garden.


    It was just as Helian said. What Murong Xiu had said was true and false, but some things were still believable. No matter how much Murong Xiu tried to pretend that he didn''t believe it, Helian Lie was able to say it out loud so easily. It was clear that the two of them were trying to guess each other''s thoughts.


    "I know. I didn''t believe what he said. But then again, I haven''t been able to figure out what was going on with the Imperial Court." Thinking about the internal affairs of the imperial court, Zi Yuan felt a headache. Helian Lie had never told her about this. She wanted to thoroughly understand it as well.


    "This is a long story. Do you still remember that night when I told you to go and assassinate Mo Feng and the other two?" Helian suddenly asked the Violet Garden. Seeing this, the Violet Garden nodded her head and Helian continued.


    "After you left that day, I was thinking that if you could kill those three people, then the inside of the imperial court would be much safer. But now, it doesn''t seem so. Although I don''t know the name list you told me after you came back, Murong Xiu might not know that Mo Feng and the other two people are still in the Northern State of Yue. If they were stupid enough to give the name list to Murong Xiu, then they probably wouldn''t have any use for him. When he saw the puzzled expression on the Violet Garden''s face, he continued speaking.


    If this person has value and is someone who can be controlled by you, then you can use it with ease. On the contrary, if there is a trace of distrust in him, then he will get rid of him, Mo Feng is like this, but after all, he has a lot of resources. Murong Xiu, as a ruthless person, does not want to destroy everything he has arranged here, but you suddenly killed Mo Feng. Mu Rong Xiu also knew that if he gave me a bit more time, I would be able to find those people on the list, so he didn''t give me any time.


    "Thus, he dispatched troops to the Northern Yue and prepared to fight a great battle with you. He also arranged for people to continue to work here, but he did not let you know, right?" The Violet Garden also understood when she heard this. She wasn''t an idiot, so she didn''t understand and didn''t deserve to speak anymore.


    "Yes, and I naturally wouldn''t be afraid of fighting, so I led the troops and went over there. But before this, he and I both knew that if we made a move, then those small border countries would all become restless, so I didn''t bring all the troops and horses over, but left some leeway. However, Murong Xiu brought almost all of Xi Li''s army over, which made me have another plan towards Murong Xiu''s estimation." Helian said this and was puzzled. Could it be that Murong Xiu had some kind of powerful skill?


    "Just as you said, Murong Xiu said the same thing to me. From the way he spoke, I could tell that he was indeed worried about the forces of the small border countries." At this moment, when Zi Yuan heard the words that he had heard from Helian Lie about Murong Xiu''s worries back in the day, he also restated his words.


    "Oh? "Actually, I''ve thought about this before, but Murong Xiu''s methods are too weak to guard against. After this incident, I''ll definitely have a plan." If Murong Xiu was able to promise those small border countries a great deal of benefits, then they would indeed watch from the sidelines, but if it really came to a point where both parties were at a loss, they would definitely bite off more than they could chew, so no, no, no, no one would choose to eat the best meat and fight over the best benefits. Therefore, Murong Xiu was also worried about this, and Helian Helian also believed that Murong Xiu wouldn''t dare to fight to the death with him.


    "What are your plans?" After hearing Helian said that he had a plan, Zi Yuan also wanted to know what it was that Helian Lie had planned.


    "The time is about right. Previously, I couldn''t find any excuses to convince myself. However, this is indeed a good time to send troops." As Helian said this, his eyes turned cold. It seemed that the matters at Lan Cang''s side were more or less settled. Inside the imperial court, Helian had already made up his mind to kill. After everything was settled, it was time to send out his troops.


    "Zi Yuan, I''m preparing to send Lan Cang back this time. Once he returns, the expedition against Xi Li will begin."


    "I want to go too. Let me go with General Cang." When the Violet Garden heard that Helian Lie was about to send out troops, she also volunteered.


    "Alright, but you need to dress up as a man! Although everyone else knows about it, we still have to be more respectful about our identities. " With his good friend Lan Cang protecting the Violet Garden, he could be at ease. Furthermore, the people in the army also had an unusual amount of familiarity towards the Violet Garden, and they also had great respect for it. Thus, he could finally be at ease.


    "Alright, no problem." When the Violet Garden heard He Lian agree, she said straightforwardly as well.


    "Yes, you can rest well in my study tonight. The morning assembly tomorrow will be the day of the Clear Slaughter!" It was already extremely difficult for Helian Lie to endure until now because he was the king of a country. At this moment, he really could not endure it any longer as he had a bottom line, not to mention he was also the king of a country. However, the power of a traitor was actually greater than his own.


    Seeing that Zi Yuan had gone to rest, Helian returned to his study.


    "Inform General Lan Cang on a horse. Tell him to pack up his squadron and return to the imperial court!" At this moment, Helian seemed to be talking to the air, but at this moment, a shadow suddenly floated out. At this moment, Helian seemed to be talking to the air, but at this moment, a shadow suddenly floated out.


    "Yes, Mistress." After the shadow had finished speaking, it gently disappeared from the study. As for Helian Lie, after he felt the shadow leave, his eyes also turned cold.


    However, at this moment, they didn''t know that they had not been scared even after seeing how strong Purple Garden was. It could be said that these people had too strong of a mentality, but on the other hand, it showed just how much benefits Murong Xiu had promised them that they were willing to support Murong Xiu. Tomorrow, they would know that some benefits were not something they could enjoy at a time like this!


    Thinking back on what she had said to Helian Lie in the past and today, she felt that today was a little different from usual, especially that kiss. Even she herself was trembling, in fact, because Helian was too concerned about it, so she did not want Zi Yuan to leave. However, Zi Yuan had never been in love with her, so she naturally could not feel it, and it was this hazy feeling that made it so certain that Zi Yuan could not sleep tonight.


    As for himself, he did not know much about the Violet Garden either. When they first met, Lan Cang had already felt that the Violet Garden was someone important, and he had been busy with battles during this period of time so he did not have the opportunity to visit her. At this moment, he also wanted to visit the Violet Garden at the prince''s mansion.


    At this moment, Lan Cang had also arrived at the prince''s mansion. When Cheng Huaiye saw that Lan Cang had come to pay a visit, he felt proud as well. Everyone in the Northern Yue knew the name of the Azure Dragon, and was extremely respectful towards him.


    "General Lan Cang, for you to personally come, this old man is truly honored." Cheng Huaiye smiled as he spoke to Lan Cang.


    "What are you saying, your highness? It''s because Lan Cang has been busy with battles and has not had the time to come visit. To be late is after all, his sin." Lan Cang also said with a smile.


    "Haha, General Lan Cang is too polite. Now that General Lan Cang has come out to represent us in the Northern Yue, this old man here should wish you a great victory in advance." When Cheng Huaiye saw how courteous Lan Cang was to him, he was overjoyed and spoke with good intentions.


    "Haha, the princess'' daughter is also with Lan Cang this time. With someone like Miss Zi Yuan accompanying her, it is likely that she will have a better chance of winning." The other party was polite to him, and he wasn''t someone who didn''t know how to be a person.


    "Sigh, how could my daughter receive such praise from the general? I wonder what he plans on doing with his departure from the west?" Cheng Huaiye also asked about the battle. When Lan Cang came, he was somewhat surprised. For a moment, he didn''t know what to say to the other party, so he decided to talk about the military.


    "Your highness is the emperor''s master. I''m afraid that you also know some things. Sigh, the Western Parting Army is not an ordinary army. Your highness also knows that this battle is difficult." It was true that he did not have the confidence to win the battle, but as a commander, he had the confidence to face off against the enemy. As a commander in chief, he had the confidence to face the enemy head on, but as for his own allies, they had the ability to deal with him together. It was obvious that Cheng Huaiye had the skills to deal with Helian, so there was no need for Lan Cang to lie in front of the enemy.


    "General Lan Cang is right. With Murong Xiu controlling Xi Li, it''s naturally not easy to deal with him. General Lan Cang has indeed met a formidable opponent this time." Cheng Huaiye also said with a sigh. He naturally knew that Murong Xiu wasn''t easy to deal with.

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    "Oh? I''ve only heard of Murong Xiu''s abilities before, and the Emperor has repeatedly warned me to be on my guard against him. However, I''ve never fought him head on, and there are some things that I need your advice on. " Perhaps he could be proud of himself in other areas, or he could be confident in himself, but when facing an enemy and also a famous enemy, he would never let his guard down.


    "Murong Xiu is a decisive and ruthless person. However, he is truly a courageous and scheming person. You should know that the Emperor was ambushed several times and it was all planned by him. Such a plan is hard to guard against." At this moment, Cheng Huaiye was truly worried. He wanted to tell Lan Cang everything he knew about Murong Xiu.


    "Yes, this man does have some skills. However, it is not enough for the two armies to fight each other." It was true that there was no one who could scheme and use schemes on the battlefield. There were many battles with fewer victories, but it was still too few, and if there was a disparity in the strength of two armies, no matter how many methods one used, it would not be able to make up for it. As for Lan Cang''s words, he could feel a trace of arrogance from the other party.


    "General Lan Cang, this time, you''re leading the army to battle because you need to be careful of this person." General Lan Cang, this time, you''re leading the army to battle because you need to be careful of this person. At this moment, Cheng Huaiye had also brought out his own daughter, wanting to alert Cang.


    "Oh? Miss Zi Yuan was also tricked? " Lan Cang said in disbelief.


    "That''s right, haha. However, General Cang is not someone that my daughter can compare with. As long as you act with your heart, there''s no need to worry." On the contrary, he had calmed down. If a person were to say that this person was very powerful, then he might not think too much of it. However, since many people had already said so, he had no choice but to pay attention to it.


    "This time, I have to thank the prince." Lan Cang cupped his hands together and said.


    "Heh heh, General is being too polite." When Cheng Huai saw how magnanimous and magnanimous Lan Cang was, he was extremely satisfied. Then, he suddenly thought of something, and a trace of a smile surfaced on his old face.


    "Does General Lan Cang have anyone he likes?"


    "Hmm? Hehe, Lan Cang doesn''t have the time to think about his marriage. " Lan Cang was startled at first when he heard Cheng Ye''s words. Then, he helplessly shook his head. He thought that since he was so focused on the war in the Northern Yue, he didn''t have the time to talk about love. This was something he couldn''t compare to Helian.


    "Haha, that''s good. General Lan Cang, this old man has a daughter, Zi Yuan''s elder sister. Now, she is also quietly waiting for her daughter. General Lan Cang, do you have any intentions?" Cheng Huai also thought that if he could get his eldest daughter to be matched with Lan Cang, it would be a blessing for him. After all, Lan Cang was a rare talent.


    "Haha, your highness, what you just said is a joke. How could Lan Cang be worthy of your esteemed lord''s daughter?" When Lan Cang heard Cheng Huaiye''s words, he felt a little awkward within his helplessness. He did not know how to respond, so he could only reply in a perfunctory manner.


    General Lan Cang, I don''t like what you''re saying. This girl should be married off, this man should be married off, and right now, you''re in the prime of your life. Although my daughter isn''t a lady from a noble family, she should be compatible with the general. Endowment is a desire to promote the marriage.


    "Ah, Your Highness, I am truly grateful for your kindness. However, right now, all of Lan Cang''s attention is on the safety of our country and he is unable to talk about love. If we were to talk about this matter, I''m afraid that Lan Cang would only have the mood to talk about it after the Emperor has unified the world." Now that the war was beginning, he probably did not have the time and effort to make love. Furthermore, he had offended the other party''s daughter.


    When Cheng Huaiye saw how worried Lan Cang was about the safety of his country, he couldn''t help but admire him in his heart.


    "This old man is truly impressed by the fact that the general is leading the nation at this moment. Anyway, wait until the general returns from the war, then I''ll come back and prepare some wine for him to celebrate." Cheng Huaiye knew that Lan Cang would probably not speak of this matter with him at this moment, so he decided to let it go.


    "Alright, when I come back, I''ll definitely get drunk with your highness!" When Lan Cang saw that Cheng Hui didn''t mention anything else about the matter, he relaxed for a moment. The two of them continued to chat nonstop, and time flew by very quickly. Soon after, Lan Cang also thought about his purpose in coming here.


    "Your Highness, I wonder if Miss Zi Yuan is home right now. Lan Cang is about to fight. There are some things that I''d like to discuss with Miss Zi Yuan." Lan Cang also revealed his purpose for coming here.


    "Oh, Zi Yuan is currently in the garden. I''ll call him out right now." Cheng Huaiye prepared to get up, but Lan Cang waved his hand.


    "It''s better if I go in myself."


    "Okay." Cheng Huaiye didn''t say anything more.


    Inside the garden, Zi Yuan was in a daze. When he saw that Lan Cang had come over, he also stood up to greet him.


    "General, why are you here today?" When Zi Yuan saw that Lan Cang had personally come to pay her a visit, she felt that she had suddenly said it out of the blue.


    "Hehe, it''s a great battle. I''ve come here just to get to the bottom of it. I haven''t disturbed you, have I?" Lan Cang politely replied.


    "What is the general saying? It is Violet Garden''s fortune that the general was able to come here personally." As for the others, she might have an ice-cold appearance towards them. However, if they were courteous to him, no matter how callous they were, they would still try their best to give him a nice face.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan is indeed from a big family. To be honest, there are some matters that I have to discuss with Miss Zi Yuan about that impudent Lan Cang." When Lan Cang saw Violet Garden''s demeanor, he immediately revealed his purpose for coming here.


    "General Lan Cang, please take a seat." Zi Yuan also calmly sat down.


    "I wonder what Miss Ziyuan thinks about this military expedition to the west." Lan Cang directly asked.


    "This time, the number of people led by our Northern Yue army has more than doubled compared to the last time. I''m afraid that Murong Xiu already knows about the number of people in our army." The opposing Lan Cang was also startled. To think that his side would actually know about the other side sending troops after them. They had already seized the initiative even before the battle had begun.


    "Why? How is that Murong Xiu so good? He even knows our numbers like the back of his hand!" At this moment, Lan Cang was also alarmed. He had once again heard this name from the Violet Garden.


    "Murong Xiu has planted too many spies in our Northern Yue Country. He probably already received news of our army''s departure. Ah, this is also because my imperial court has sent out too many traitors." Even though he had killed many traitors, Murong Xiu had set up too many people. Most of the sects in the imperial court accepted Murong Xiu''s favor, so the Violet Garden felt somewhat helpless.


    "Hmph, those traitorous b * stards must have eaten the guts of a leopard to even be able to sell out their own country." Bluesilver slammed down heavily on the stone chair, his anger rising.


    "General, you have no choice but to kill these people!" When Zi Yuan said this, killing intent also swirled in the air. As expected, this woman was worthy of such praise. Just this killing intent alone was more than the number of people he had killed, and in reality, the killing intent of the Violet Garden was different from the intense battle aura that Blueheaven had experienced for hundreds of years!


    "He really deserves to die!" You didn''t know what to say when you heard Zi Yuan''s killing intent. After a long while, Lan Cang finally spat out those words.


    "General, if you go this time, I hope you can give me a chance to fight with Murong Xiu." Helian Lie had instructed him not to let the Violet Garden be in danger. If the unknown Murong Xiu were to face the unknown, the Violet Garden would probably be in danger. The battlefield would constantly change, and he might not have time to take care of her at that time.


    "You should know why. You should know why that Murong Xiu is so troublesome. When the time comes, it''ll be better for me to fight him. I also want to know what sort of methods he has."


    "General, you don''t know. I''m going to fight with Murong Xiu this time." After speaking, Zi Yuan''s face was filled with determination. He then told them about the matter of Murong Xiu taking him away. Although this matter was a bit embarrassing, there were very few people in the palace who didn''t know about it.


    "Hmph, this Mu Rong Xiu really went too far." When the time comes, I''ll let you take action on the battlefield.


    Earlier, when he heard Helian Lie talk about how extraordinary this girl was, he was also subconsciously attracted by her. He thought that since he was busy with the war, he did not have much time to look for a woman, but was actually attracted to the Violet Garden at this moment. However, Helian Lie''s feelings for the Violet Garden had also stopped just in time.


    "Thank you, General. This time, if we are going to fight against Murong Xiu and the Heaven''s Danger Valley is over, then we won''t have a defensive line. However, Mu Rong Xiu won''t be able to seize the initiative like last time, so we''ll have to say that we''re on the same footing and it''ll be up to us to attack." When Zi Yuan saw that Lan Cang had agreed, her heart filled with joy. She then discussed the upcoming battle with Lan Cang.


    "Mm, I''ve heard of this as well. In that case, how do you think we should attack?" When Lan Cang heard what Zi Yuan said, he knew that Zi Yuan''s analysis was correct and that he had not experienced that battle, so he did not understand the situation. Therefore, he humbly asked, which was extremely admirable in Zi Yuan''s eyes.

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    If the numbers of the two armies are the same, then even if we can win in the end, both sides will suffer. Of course, this is in a situation where both sides are fighting to the death, but if we take a roundabout route, we will split up our troops and lead the battle with Murong Xiu first. It would be much better to take countermeasures after we familiarize ourselves with each other''s situation. After all, Zi Yuan was not a young girl who had just transmigrated here. After experiencing the last battle, she had matured a lot, and some of the matters on the battlefield could already be brought up on her own. When Lan Cang heard Zi Yuan''s words, he also agreed with what Zi Yuan said and couldn''t help but think highly of him.


    "Zi Yuan, you have a good idea, but you know the principle of changing constantly on the battlefield. If we were to lead the army and go as you said, Murong Xiu would probably leave as well. At that time, I''m afraid we won''t be able to occupy that position." After listening, he told the story in accordance with his own experience.


    It was true that the two armies were at war, that time and place worked together, and these three factors were essential to a march. Moreover, these three elements were spread out, and they couldn''t be missing even a single one, so it was true that there had been many victories since ancient times, but during this competition, personal strength was the key, but numbers were the most important. The two of them knew of the importance of geographical location.


    "General, do you think this will work? I was supposed to be the vanguard, but I will lead the army and lead the way. Then you will split up and lure the enemy. When the time comes, we will give him a two-pronged attack." At that moment, she too did not know whether or not that Murong Xiu had already led the army to set off.


    If he really is as you say, then he can think of these schemes. If we wanted to start a protracted war, then we can''t do this; after all, the army from the third route can only attack one side of the army with a certain amount of advantage. On the other hand, if they had expected this place to be where the mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole, then the enemy''s aura would have immediately surged, and at this moment, we would naturally have felt the pressure. "Think about it, if we had attacked them with an absolute advantage in the first place, but they had also brought out enough people, then our advantage would no longer be there. Instead, they would have ambushed us." Lan Cang knew that Zi Yuan wholeheartedly wanted to deal a heavy blow, but he was experienced in this aspect, so he immediately rejected this decision. However, to Lan Cang, these schemes of Zi Yuan could be used. In the end, it all depended on the timing.


    When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang''s words, she did not refute and instead humbly went silent. In the end, she did not have the experience of Lan Cang. There were some things that she could not point out. Following that, the Violet Garden descended into silence as well.


    In the so-called battlefield, only by fighting for the honor would one be able to win the hearts of the people. Commander was very important, and he was also the commander of one side, so Lan Cang had to take responsibility for his own position. He didn''t falsely praise Zi Yuan, but he had to admit that he was wrong, and he would directly point out that this was also a principle that belonged to Lan Cang.


    Previously, in the twenty-first century, he knew that if the two sides were to fight, then he must obtain information on the other side. Just like himself, as a killer, his employer gave him a quest, but he must also provide a clue, if there were any clues, then everything would be much easier. Similarly, the clues of the two armies fighting, if it was placed here, then it could not be said that they were fighting, but rather, it could only be said that they were fighting in advance. Then he would need a Elite Armament to explore. Thinking to that point, Zi Yuan''s eyes also lit up.


    "General, I suddenly thought of an idea. Maybe I can try it." Zi Yuan looked at Lan Cang and said. When Lan Cang heard her words, he also came back to his senses. He gave Zi Yuan a look indicating that she should speak, but didn''t say anything.


    "I''m thinking that if I lead an Elite Armament to inquire about the other person''s information and get their specific location of action, or their number of people, I''m sure that it will be very helpful to our army. With that, we will seize the initiative, and we can also take the initiative position on the battlefield."


    Indeed, Zi Yuan''s idea was very good, and it was also the best solution for the current situation. Lan Cang was impressed that Zi Yuan was able to think of such a good method to seize the initiative, but this Elite Armament needed someone to lead. Thinking of this, Lan Cang also asked.


    "Then who will lead this team to find out the truth?"


    "I ¡­ since I was the one who brought this up, then let me do it." Zi Yuan volunteered.


    "No, this won''t do. This matter can''t be left to you. It''s too dangerous. How could a woman like you be in such danger?" When Lan Cang heard Zi Yuan say that he would go, he immediately refused.


    "What is it? Could it be that the General is the same as the other ministers who believe that a woman is weaker than a man? " The Violet Garden knew that the other party was worried about her, but since she was the one who brought it up, it was clearly the best for her to do so.


    "No, you''ve misunderstood me. With your intelligence and ability, it is already not bad for the men of this world to have half of you. Why would I think that you''re weaker than a man? However, this is truly too dangerous." When Lan Cang heard Violet Garden''s words, he felt a wave of helplessness.


    "It was Helian''s order for you to protect me, right?" When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang''s words, he immediately understood.


    "Sigh, the emperor is worried about you too. We''ll discuss this further." When Lan Cang saw Zi Yuan, he immediately said it out loud. He also knew that Zi Yuan must have some feelings for Helian Lie. Otherwise, how could he know that Helian Lie had given him instructions all of a sudden?


    Seeing how Blue Sky was acting, Violet Garden couldn''t help but admit to herself that she had heard Blue Cang say that Helian was so concerned about her and felt somewhat gratified. However, she still wanted to take the initiative and take it down.


    "General, while the Violet Garden was still in her palace, I heard that the general was extremely brave and ferocious, and the Violet Garden wanted to use her strengths to fight against the general. What does the general think?"


    When Lan Cang heard that Zi Yuan had thought of such a method to convince him, he immediately felt a burst of laughter in his heart. Such a woman was truly rare in this world.


    "Fine. Tell me, how do you plan on fighting me?"


    "General''s boldness is something the Violet Garden admires. General only needs to make a move in this garden to defend the Violet Garden. As for the rest, it''s nothing much." Zi Yuan said arrogantly with a cold expression.


    "Ah, good!" When Lan Cang heard that Zi Yuan was actually competing in such a way, his confidence in his own martial arts did not say anything. After being stunned for a moment, he immediately agreed.


    After Lan Cang agreed, Zi Yuan took advantage of the moment Lan Cang was distracted to suddenly leap forward and disappear. When Lan Cang came back to his senses, he unexpectedly did not see any trace of Violet Garden. For a moment, he knew that this woman''s ability was extraordinary, so he became vigilant.


    At this moment, he was lying in an extremely secluded place, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Lan Cang, on the other hand, was unable to find any traces of Zi Yuan after looking at the garden for a long time, and started to panic a little. However, Lan Cang did not show any signs of panic, and Zi Yuan, who was on the roof, saw that Lan Cang was actually on guard, so he did not act for a moment.


    Instead of stabbing at Lan Cang, she stabbed at the tree next to him with a ''swoosh''. For a moment, the leaves on the tree began to fall, and when the vigilant Lan Cang saw the abnormality, he immediately smacked his palm against the tree.


    Suddenly! Violet Garden''s figure was like a cat as she suddenly leapt over. When she stopped in midair, her left hand wielded a concealed weapon and unexpectedly stabbed out with lightning speed. When Lan Cang felt the murderous intent, he immediately reacted.


    Hiss! Suddenly, Lan Cang reacted. He discovered that Zi Yuan was already before him and not behind him. At this moment, he was pointing a finger at his own throat.


    Lan Cang smiled and admired her from the bottom of his heart. This girl had such an impressive assassination technique. Even he himself was impressed. Thinking of this, Lan Cang calmly said, "You''ve won."


    After hearing Lan Cang admit defeat, Zi Yuan also withdrew the finger that was in Lan Cang''s throat.


    "General, then do you have any other words from the Violet Garden just now?" Moreover, in the heart of the Violet Garden, she had already wanted to let General Lan Cang know of her strength. In the first place, she wanted to let him know of her ability, so that she could base her mission on him in the future. Secondly, she wanted to tell him that she had the strength to complete her mission.


    "Hehe, I''ve already admitted defeat. What else can I do? Just do as you say." Lan Cang said helplessly. At this moment, he recalled Helian Lie''s instructions and wondered who it was that protected who.


    "General, you don''t need to think that Zi Yuan''s actions are amazing. If it''s on the battlefield, Zi Yuan might not be a match for you. In a direct confrontation, Zi Yuan might not be a match for you, but in terms of assassination, Zi Yuan is confident that even if Murong Xiu was caught off guard, he would still die at your hands." Indeed, in this world, Zi Yuan had yet to discover anyone with a better assassination technique than him. It was precisely because he possessed such a unique skill and that mysterious superpower that made Zi Yuan so confident.

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    "You are too modest. I''m afraid that the number of people in this world who can resist your skill are few." In regards to Violet Garden, he also felt that this woman was rarely seen in the world. However, when he thought of Helian Lie''s feelings for Violet Garden, he felt that there was nothing he could do to compete with his good friend. Thus, General Lan Cang could only feel sorrowful.


    "Alright, since I''ve already achieved my goal, I''ll return. You should stay here and prepare yourself." Lan Cang bade farewell to Zi Yuan with a slightly disappointed expression.


    "Alright. General, take care. Zi Yuan will wait here quietly for the general''s good news." When Zi Yuan saw that Lan Cang was preparing to leave, she stood up to send him off.


    As Lan Cang walked alone outside, he didn''t know what to think. Suddenly, he felt that he had to communicate with the Emperor. After all, he had come here to discuss something with him.


    Inside the imperial palace, Helian was busy preparing the memorial for tomorrow''s battle when he suddenly heard General Cang request to see him. Thus, he put down the matter at hand.


    "Lan Cang, are you looking for me at this time?" Helian Lie asked with a smile when he saw that Lan Cang had come over.


    "I went to pay a visit to the prince and discussed some of the battles tomorrow with the Violet Garden in passing." Lan Cang also sat down and said to Helian Lie.


    "Hmm? "Any gains?" Helian Lie smiled as he looked at Lan Cang and said. Helian Helian knew that Lan Cang must have something to say to him when he came to find him, and Helian had also seen the methods of Zi Yuan. Naturally, he knew that the Violet Garden must have had some tricks up their sleeves to make the other party act this way. Thinking of this, Helian smiled. As for Lan Cang, he smiled helplessly at Helian Lie.


    "You, you, I''m afraid that you already knew about it, so you let me go and take a beating." Lan Cang could only helplessly say that he understood his good friend very well. But even though he knew, he didn''t say anything.


    "Haha, I knew that a woman that even I cannot take back. If you go, you will definitely suffer a bit. Tell me what she did to you." When Helian saw this, he smiled happily.


    After that, Lan Cang helplessly told them everything he had experienced today. When Helian heard this, he almost couldn''t hold his stomach and laugh out loud. To be able to see his good friend fail seemed like a very happy thing to Helian.


    "Haha, I knew it. Sigh. But then again, I feel quite helpless towards her character." Other people would not be able to avoid them even if they met with a dangerous situation, and she, on the contrary, would take responsibility for it. Helian also approved of Zi Yuan''s suggestion very much, but such a thing was too difficult.


    "Whatever, I''m afraid that her ability to protect herself is more than enough. You don''t need to worry about anything else. Besides, you said that you can''t even control her, so do you think that I have any ability to. He was afraid that since Zi Yuan was his best friend, he would never have the chance to speak to him again. When Helian Lie saw the expression on Lan Cang''s face, he also frowned as if he had thought of something and sighed. For a moment, both of them felt bitter in their hearts, but they had been good friends for many years, and even if they knew, they wouldn''t say it out loud.


    "Alright, since you know about the matter, I will head back now." "The depths of Lan Cang''s heart is at a loss for a moment. Then, he immediately stood up and bid his farewells to He."


    "Lan Cang, Zi Yuan is a good girl. I''ve done some wrong things before. I''ll be troubling you this time." Helian Lie suddenly said when he saw that Lan Cang was about to leave. How could Lan Cang not understand the other party''s intentions after hearing his words? He also cried and laughed as he spoke.


    "It''s still the same old saying. If I''m here, then she''s here!" Seeing Lan Cang say this, Helian Lie felt relieved. However, deep down, he felt that he was truly ungrateful to his good friend.


    In terms of time, there were many heroes, but only love was hard. Lan Cang was, Helian was, and even Murong Xiu was! It was also because Helian Lie had done much for Zi Yuan and Zi Yuan had done much for him. Helian realized that he had already reached the point where he could not lack Zi Yuan, so he had no choice but to say those words to Lan Cang. However, as a close friend of Helian, he naturally understood the other party''s intentions, so he did not say anything.


    Blade Mountain Flame Sea Guild, I did it for you. I also did it for you, because I''m your friend! I protect the person you love. She is here, and I am here. Even if I am not here, I will make her come back to you! This was the loyalty and righteousness of Lan Cang! However, after Lan Cang left, he didn''t feel discouraged. Instead, he mustered his courage once more. The great army was about to depart. He said that he couldn''t waste his confidence because of the selfishness of his children!


    On the other side, Murong Xiu was still fully prepared. Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t use the same strategy for the second time, so if he took over the Han Valley, then he''d probably be able to do the same thing as last time. He wanted to be able to achieve a surprise victory, so Murong Xiu knew that he had to change his strategy this time. This time, Murong Xiu was also prepared to have a big battle with Zi Yuan.


    "Lord, the task has been completed." Murong Xiu had the same thought as Helian Lie before he sent out the troops. Since they were going to start a war, then he couldn''t let himself worry about the future, so Murong Xiu had to first organize the forces of the other countries, and he couldn''t leave any openings for them to take advantage of after he left. Since the Eastcalm Kingdom was the closest to the West, so Murong Xiu had no choice but to use some methods to comfort them. Now that he heard Murong Bo Wen say this, he knew that it was about time.


    "Alright, give me the order. The great army will start the battle tomorrow. Tonight, the wine sacrifice is an oath!" Mu Rong Xiu said domineeringly. At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu''s cold personality had been driven away. No matter what, he couldn''t be defeated like last time. This time, he wanted to see just what ability the Violet Garden had that had made him fail several times. Murong Xiu was determined to capture the Violet Garden alive, because he didn''t want to miss anything. This was Murong Xiu''s firm decision at the moment!


    In the northern army camp, Lan Cang was currently standing. He wore a military uniform and had the aura of a war god. An invincible aura was being blown around by the wind and dissipated within the army.


    "Tomorrow is the day when I will leave the battle with Naxi. Listen to my orders! "Invincible!" Lan Cang gathered his inner strength and shouted. His shout was like a thunderclap that resounded through the entire army.


    "Invincible!" "Invincible!" Thousands of men and horses spoke in unison. This momentum was like the heavens were about to collapse. This was just an swearing ceremony! Tomorrow would be the day that the great army would truly depart. At this moment, Lan Cang was standing here and the Violet Garden was infected by his aura. Looking at him, one could not help but admire him from the bottom of their hearts. This person truly had the aura of a war god! Murong Xiu didn''t have such an imposing manner, because he was a true hero, whereas Lan Cang was.


    A war was about to break out tomorrow. Although the two countries were separated by thousands of miles, the atmosphere was still noisy! Tomorrow was the start of the war between the two armies, so who would be the current overlord? It was now autumn, and the maple leaves were as red as blood as blood, as if they were predicting their soldiers'' deaths. On the battlefield, if one person was killed, then that person would become a hero. If ten thousand people were killed, that person would become a hero! With tens of thousands of people, one would be a formidable figure. Who was the hero and who was the formidable figure? The battlefield would know everything. The two parties would not let this battle go so easily. After the previous experience, the both of them would have a great change in their relationship. Who would win this battle? Everything would be done in this late autumn ¡­


    The sunlight was like a melody as it woke people up. Helian Lie had also slept soundly in peace. He had woken up early today. After he woke up, someone informed him that Lan Cang had returned. At this moment, Lan Cang was waiting outside. When Helian Lie heard that Lan Cang would be back so soon, a smile appeared on his face.


    "General Xuan Lan Cang, come in."


    "Yes, Your Majesty." The guard then left.


    At this moment, Lan Cang had already taken off his military uniform. He was tall and sturdy and his face was particularly handsome. With a straight voice coming from the outside, one could tell that he had a terrifying temperament.


    "General Lan Cang, the Emperor has allowed you to enter."


    "Yes." With a single word, her voice was like thunder. After that, she also directly walked in.


    "Your Majesty, this humble subject has come to pay his respects." Lan Cang respectfully said to Helian Lie as he knelt on one knee.


    "Hehe, you and I don''t need to follow such etiquette." When Helian saw his good friend had arrived, Helian spoke without restraint. Helian did not even use the word "me" to refer to the people close to him in the first person.


    "Take a seat. I did call you back to discuss something with you." Helian motioned for Lan Cang to sit down. He sat down on the right side of Helian Lie without any formalities.


    "Your Majesty, if there''s anything you need, feel free to tell me." When Lan Cang saw Helian''s expression, he knew that Helian had something to say. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been so anxious to recall him from the Fringe.


    "Do you know the result of the battle between me and the western army?" Helian did not speak of the main topic directly, but instead asked.

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    "This humble official seems to have heard a little about it. Our army seems to have won, right?" After all, he knew that Helian Lie had led the army in this expedition. However, Helian Lie did not bring all of his troops over because he still had a team of elites under his command, but Murong Xiu had sent out all of his troops. Lan Cang heard someone report back to him that his army had won, and had even killed the enemy''s advisors.


    "Haha, actually, winning or losing is a choice. To Murong Xiu, it''s true that I won, but to the army, there''s no such thing as winning or losing." Do you know why? " Helian looked at the mysterious smile on Lan Cang''s face.


    "Haha, it''s probably because the enemy''s advisor died in his own army camp. That''s like slapping Murong Xiu in the face." When Lan Cang heard Helian Lie''s words, he also began to laugh. As for this matter, Lan Cang also felt happy.


    "That''s right. Haha, this matter was all thanks to Zi Yuan." As he spoke, Violet Garden''s Helian was also laughing heartily.


    "One from the Violet Palace. I''ve heard of her before when I was still in the border trial. This woman is indeed not inferior to a man." Lan Cang said in admiration as well.


    "Yeah, in this period of time when you''re not here, the Zi family has helped me too much. Not long after you returned to the palace, a lot of things happened in this period of time!" Helian said this because he planned to directly get into the main topic.


    "Hmm? "I am indeed very clear about this, but I''ve heard a bit about it. If there''s anything the emperor needs me to do, just tell me." The most formidable news was that the emperor was actually so angry that he became his girlfriend that he had to leave the army at all costs. Lan Cang also knew that Helian was a righteous and loyal person; otherwise, he wouldn''t be so vexed on Helian Lie''s behalf.


    "This time, the time is almost here. I also plan to send you and Zi Yuan to fight with Xi Li once again. Do you have any chance of winning? " Helian asked directly. Surprisingly, there was an unquestionable attitude in his tone.


    "Your Majesty, this humble subject shall be invincible!" When Lan Cang heard the tone of the Emperor, he replied with determination. But in truth, how could the army of Western Tribes be so easily defeated?


    "Hehe, I''ll ask you to go this time. It''s good as long as you win. If I say that I''ll just swallow Xi Li''s army, I won''t believe it either." No matter what he said, he would agree. However, this time, it was not just a small fight like before, but a real war with the West. Helian was afraid that this good friend of his would sacrifice himself in order to accomplish his mission.


    "Your majesty, to be honest, I still don''t understand some things. Please dispel my doubts, your majesty." At this moment, Lan Cang still asked about the things he did not understand these past few days.


    "Oh? "Tell me." He knew that Lan Cang was probably going to ask Zi Yuan about something.


    "Cheng Ziyuan''s charm is actually worthy of the emperor''s willingness to send troops at all costs? He has other intentions after all." In fact, if someone else had said these words, Helian might have been angry, but he knew that as long as he didn''t interrogate Helian too much, Helian would still make it clear to him.


    "Hehe, if I say yes, would you believe me?" Helian said as he stared straight at Lan Cang.


    "I believe you, but I don''t understand."


    "Haha, then let me tell you this. When I led my army to battle with Xi Li, I first encountered the entrance to Han Valley. However, the Sword Summit suddenly collapsed. Do you know who did it?" Helian said with a meaningful smile.


    "Hmm? "I''ve long since heard that the sword summit is the most dangerous place in the Han Valley. It would never collapse that easily. Could it be ¡­" Lan Cang did not say anything in the end. It was obvious that he was feeling disbelief in his heart.


    "Haha, that''s right. Back then, you also felt that it was very unbelievable, but now, the truth is like this. Moreover, Zi Yuan even assassinated Zhuge Feimu in an army filled with thousands of soldiers and horses. You say that this woman doesn''t want it." Helian said this with a complacent look on his face. After all, this was his woman.


    "Ah, this matter is truly unbelievable. This woman is truly incredible!" In his heart, there was still a hint of disbelief, but deep down, Lan Cang still felt a trace of admiration towards Zi Yuan. He had always heard rumors about Zi Yuan, but now, when it came out from Helian Lie''s mouth, for a moment, Lan Cang was looking forward to working with this female general. On the other side, Lan Cang could tell from Helian Lie''s tone and manner of speech that Helian Lie was not only praising Zi Yuan, but was also deeply in love with her. Thinking of this, Lan Cang smiled with a hint of profoundness.


    "Your majesty, I''m afraid that you''re not here to tell me about the Violet Garden. You''ve said it so well in front of me, but you just want me to take good care of her in the army. Your majesty still has some important matters to discuss, right?" Lan Cang also knew Helian''s intention and immediately said it out. After which, he smiled and shook his head, as if he was looking down on Helian Lie.


    Haha, boy, I knew you would guess that. Fine, I''ll discuss proper business with you, then. This time, I plan to bestow the Violet Garden with the title of general in the vanguard, and you will be the commander in chief in charge of this expedition. You must protect her well when necessary. Helian Helian gave Lan Cang a death command. He meant that if they were unable to achieve a great victory this time around, he must properly protect the Violet Garden from harm. As for Lan Cang, he naturally understood the meaning behind those words and agreed with a smile.


    "Don''t worry. She''ll be here with me."


    "Haha, with your words, I feel at ease." Helian Lie was relieved to see Lan Cang agree so readily. In reality, Lan Cang and his men were extremely confident. This was because Lan Cang was a very brave and fierce person, and there was an indomitable aura within the army of a thousand men. It was only because of Lan Cang''s ability that Helian was so confident that he allowed Zi Yuan to accompany him.


    "But having said that, now that you guys have gone out to fight, I''m preparing to clean up the inner parts of the imperial court." At this point, Helian Lie''s expression suddenly turned cold.


    "Oh? I have heard that you were assassinated yesterday right? Now that you seem to be fine, I believe you also said that you woke up from your sleep. " When Lan Cang heard Helian Lie''s words, he remembered that someone had told him that the Emperor had been assassinated yesterday. That was also the reason why he had immediately rushed to the Imperial Palace upon his return.


    "Yes, I''m fine now. Actually, I was on guard a long time ago, but Murong Xiu, you bastard, has sent too many people into my North Vietnam. I can''t get rid of all of them, but the worst thing is that I have officials like you in my imperial court, so I''m going to ensure that you don''t have to worry about anything during this trip." As Helian said this, his eyes turned even colder. If Lan Cang were to march and fight outside, with someone behind his back stabbing them in the back, no matter what, it would not be enough to chill the hearts of these people who were in the frontlines.


    "We need to clean this place up. Otherwise, there will be a sense of defeat even on the battlefield. If I were to fight with the generals outside, and someone from the inside was releasing cold arrows, there would be no need to fight anymore." At this point, Lan Cang was increasingly supporting Helian Lie in cleaning out the inner regions. After pausing for a moment, he seemed to have thought of something and continued speaking.


    "But if we kill those ministers, I''m afraid they will corrupt the internal affairs of the imperial court." Lan Cang worriedly asked.


    "Humph, you should understand the principle of killing a chicken to set an example. Last time, you were already afraid of killing Prime Minister Li Yuan and the rest. If you kill a few more this time, it is likely that no one will act rashly." Helian said with a somber expression.


    "Oh? However, you are still the Emperor. It''s not easy for you to take action, who are you planning to send? " Lan Cang suddenly asked.


    "Zi Yuan!" Helian Lie only uttered these two words. When Lan Cang heard that it was this girl again, he couldn''t help but take her seriously.


    "Alright, then I''ll await your good news, your majesty." In his heart, he had a profound thought about Helian''s thoughts. This woman was not simple, if it were any other person, they might have felt that it was inappropriate to let a woman participate in politics, but Lan Cang didn''t have this sort of corrupt thought. If the dynasty wanted to carry on well and continue on, it would need different people to lead it, and it was precisely because of his conservative thoughts that Helian You admired Lan Cang from the bottom of his heart.


    "Then go and prepare yourself. It''s time for me to go to the morning court." However, his heart was filled with killing intent. At this moment, it was likely that the interior of the imperial court needed to be reorganized. When Lan Cang felt this killing intent from Helian, he did not say anything as he cupped his hands together and took his leave.


    Just as Lan Cang was about to leave, a guard suddenly came to report.


    "Your majesty, Miss Ziyuan is here."


    "Alright, I understand." Helian Lie waved his hand and left with Lan Cang.


    As for Lan Cang and Helian, when they walked outside together, they saw a woman in tight clothing standing there with a cold expression. It gave off a breathtaking feeling.


    "Hehe, Lan Cang, look. This is the Violet Garden that I mentioned to you." Helian said with a smile as well.


    "I have heard of Lady Violet Garden''s name since a long time ago. Upon seeing her today, she is indeed a female hero." Lan Cang also greeted Zi Yuan with a smile.


    "General Lan Cang is too kind. When Zi Yuan was still a lady, she had already heard of General Lan Cang''s valiant name. Now that I have seen it, his reputation is well-deserved." Zi Yuan didn''t feel proud that Lan Cang had praised her. Instead, she had replied with a toast.


    "Haha, the two of you still have many chances to work together in the future. Zi Yuan, it''s time to leave." Seeing that the two of them were in such harmony for the first time, Helian Lie could not help but feel gratified. He then called for Zi Yuan and himself to ascend to the court together. As for Lan Cang, he smiled at Zi Yuan before leaving. It was his first time meeting her. It was evident that the influence that Zi Yuan had on Lan Cang was very good.


    "Your Majesty, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor." When the ministers saw that Helian Lie had arrived, they all kneeled down and spoke out.


    "Rise." Helian said indifferently.


    "Thank you, your majesty." The various officials also stood up. The Violet Garden was exactly the same as before, standing by Helian Lie''s side.


    "Eh, why did this girl let it out?" The Minister was shocked to see Violet Garden standing by Helian Lie''s side again.


    "Your Majesty, this woman joined forces to assassinate the Emperor. Why is she here again?" The ministers saw that Zi Yuan had returned. They were very afraid of her methods, but they also felt an extraordinary amount of resentment towards her. None of them thought that a woman could actually bring a sword up for battle, and even a treasured sword.


    "Everyone, quiet down. I''ve already investigated the matter regarding the Violet Garden thoroughly. Everything is the plot of the former Prime Minister. Li Yuan joined up with some people and still has some backup plans, so he made a move for the Violet Garden. Everyone, don''t panic." Helian said indifferently as he looked at the chaotic situation of the ministers below.

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    "Your majesty, this humble subject has something to say. Last time, this woman committed a public murder in the imperial court, so I can''t guarantee that she isn''t the culprit. May Your Majesty be clear on this ¡­" This person was obviously from the same sect as Li Yuan. Even though Li Yuan had died, he still jumped out and said it.


    "That''s right. Your Majesty, this woman''s heart can be destroyed." It was obvious that he knew what would happen today. He did not speak and just watched, thinking in his heart, "Hmph, when you all die, you''ll know how childish you are to say such nonsense today."


    "Bastard, don''t tell me I, as the emperor, won''t look? Every single one of them is a group of bastards." Helian Lie was furious. He had originally harbored a sliver of hope that they would give up on their previous prejudice, but now it seemed that there was no need for him to explain anything.


    "Your majesty, women are not allowed to participate in politics! This is the public opinion of the world! I hope Your majesty can make this demoness withdraw from this court." The official watched as Violet Garden looked coldly at her ministers. For a moment, he too felt a bit of fear in his heart.


    "Today, I''ll tell you this. Right now, my northern army is ready to go. In a while, we''ll be preparing to set out and attack Naxi Li. If any of you have any objections, just say so." At this moment, it was rare for Helian Lie to think of himself as a snake with these people. Thus, he directly opened his mouth to speak.


    "Your majesty, you can''t do that. Our army has just returned from a defeat. If you go and fight against Xi Li again, I''m afraid there might be something amiss." This person was most likely Murong Xiu''s man, and Zi Yuan also understood what he meant. Without saying a word, he brought out Shang Fang''s sword, which he didn''t understand, but with his unique superpower, he stabbed it into the chest of the person who was closest to him. All of a sudden, blood splattered onto the people closest to him as they stared dumbfoundedly at the scene before them.


    "Humph, I told you last time that you have committed the above crimes and deserve to die!" "As an important official of the Northern Yue, he should be killed regardless of whether he was right or wrong! If anyone dares to question the decision of the Emperor, he must be killed!" Zi Yuan walked over step by step. With an indescribably cold and emotionless expression, he pulled out Shang Fang''s sword from that person''s chest. He held his sword with both hands and coldly looked at these ministers.


    Then he coldly said, "Do any of you still have anything else to say?" With these cold words from the Violet Garden, the scene immediately became incomparably quiet, revealing a trace of a strange atmosphere.


    Most of them were kind-hearted people, and most of them had received favors from Murong Xiu. However, when they saw one of their fellow sect members die so quickly in front of their eyes, they didn''t dare to speak for a while, but after pausing for a moment, someone immediately stood up and knelt down.


    Your Majesty, you''ve made a woman commit murder so blatantly in the imperial court. This humble subject has something to say. Your Majesty, aren''t you afraid of the chaos in the imperial court?" That court official knelt on the ground and actually spoke with tears in his voice. He looked as if he had suffered a great grievance and did not say anything as he secretly shot a look at Zi Yuan. The Violet Garden immediately understood.


    Puff, puff. Before that person could say anything else, he was killed by the Violet Garden''s sword attack! Another official fell to the ground. At this moment, those people were looking at the Violet Garden as if they were looking at a demon. They all took a step back.


    "Who among you would dare to rebel against my will?" When the ministers saw that the Emperor was connected with the Violet Garden, they also understood in their hearts that the Emperor probably already had plans for today, and these two people were the consequences. No one dared to speak up when they thought of this, but Helian let out a loud shout.


    "Are you all mute? This Emperor is asking you guys a question."


    "Yes, Your Majesty is wise." When they saw that someone had actually only kneeled down and did not say anything, with a flash, he crossed over to the person in the middle. When that person saw that Zi Yuan had actually arrived in front of them, he wanted to dodge in his panic, but Zi Yuan''s attack was so quick that he was killed by Zi Yuan with a single slash of his sword.


    "I still can''t accept this man''s death. He deserves to die!" Forging iron while it was hot and catching up to people when they were killing, this was Violet Garden''s iron-blooded method. And it was precisely because of these words of hers that the ministers kneeling on the ground trembled. For a moment, no one dared to say a word of disagreement.


    After seeing all of this, Helian knew that everything was about to come to an end. The powerful officials underground also did not say anything. Thus, Helian knew that the matters within the imperial court had come to an end. At this moment, the Violet Garden cast a meaningful glance at He Lian before stealthily retreating.


    "Everyone, which one of you still has any objections? You can say it now." At this moment, Helian looked at all of the ministers with a strange smile on their faces. As for the ministers below, when they saw their emperor say such words, they also felt a chill in their hearts. At this moment, what more can we say?


    "Hehe, since none of you have said anything, I''ll have a good talk with all of you. Listen up, if there are any more criminals in the future, kill all of them!" When Helian said these last three words, an inner force wrapped around his voice and rushed out. When Helian said the last three words, an inner force wrapped around his voice and rushed out.


    "Yes, yes, yes. This humble subject understands." The other ministers actually didn''t say a word of ''no'' at this moment. When Zi Yuan and Helian Hong saw this, they knew that the situation wasn''t so bad. Soon after, Helian continued speaking.


    "Right now, the Western Desert Army is extremely arrogant, and I, the Northern Yue, naturally cannot be cowardly. Therefore, this time, who are the candidates to recommend me?" Helian Lie suddenly said.


    "Your Majesty, this humble subject believes that if General Lan Cang leads the troops, they will be invincible." When Cheng Huaiye saw that no one was speaking anymore, and the emperor had already spoken, then he should be the peacemaker. So he jumped out first and said.


    "Yes, the Prime Minister''s words make sense. I think so too." Helian smiled as he glanced over at Cheng Huaiye. He knew that his master would definitely help him. At this moment, there were two of them. One was an old fox, while the other was a little fox working together.


    "Does the Emperor have a candidate for being the vanguard candidate?" Cheng Huaiye suddenly said.


    "Yes, I am still considering if my beloved one has any candidates to recommend me. Just say it." Helian Lie waved his hand and looked at his master with increasing satisfaction.


    "This humble subject feels that my daughter is qualified for this position, and hopes that the emperor can give her a chance." From the moment Cheng Huai entered the Zi Yuan, he had a premonition that something would happen in the morning assembly. Now that he heard Helian talk about the war, he immediately understood.


    "But Zi Yuan is only a daughter. It shouldn''t be appropriate. What do you think about it, my dear sirs? " There were only a few people who were able to kneel here and were fools. Seeing the Prime Minister and the Emperor singing the same tune, they naturally knew that this matter had probably been decided long ago, so they could only say what else they wanted to say. Thus, they spoke in unison.


    "Your majesty is wise. Miss Purple Garden is the best candidate."


    "Mm, then so be it. Violet Garden, listen to my command."


    "Here!" Yet, the Violet Garden''s simple word still sent out a sharp internal energy towards the ministers around them. Those ministers immediately felt their hearts tremble again. He was even more afraid to speak.


    "I ordered you to be the vanguard general this time, do you have any objections?" Although Helian spoke with an inquiring tone, there was an unquestionable atmosphere within it. The Violet Garden was naturally willing to do so, so she said those two words simply yet firmly.


    "Yes!"


    "Good, it is my country''s blessing to have such a female general. If there is nothing else, please withdraw from the imperial court." After Helian said this, he waved his hand and left the imperial court. Zi Yuan also followed in Helian Lie''s direction.


    The remaining ministers looked at each other with helpless smiles on their faces. It was likely that they would not dare to act rashly this time around. Otherwise, they would have seen the outcome of this battle today.


    At the same time, he was standing in his study room. He had just received news that the Northern Desert Army was preparing to start a war with him. Why was this happening? Did Helian no longer have to worry about anything?


    Even though Murong Xiu didn''t think Helian had the confidence to start a war with him so quickly, he knew that Helian must have cleaned up the inner parts of the imperial court by now. Otherwise, Helian wouldn''t have started a war with him so quickly. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu''s heart suddenly turned cold. The hard work he had put in in in the Northern Yue Sect was probably gone, and the Violet Garden was also gone. Originally, Murong Xiu had reported his luck to the Violet Garden, but it seemed like there wouldn''t be any more chances.


    "Hmph. Zi Yuan, I have tolerated you time and time again. Do you really think I won''t dare to touch you? Fine. Then this time, I''ll have some fun with you. I''ll see how capable you are." Murong Xiu suddenly felt a surge of anger. At this moment, he also felt very depressed. Why didn''t he ruthlessly kill Zi Yuan the other day? But since he didn''t do it, there was no use in regretting it now.


    "Milord, the Emperor has summoned you." While reflecting on himself, Murong Yi heard his subordinate suddenly call for an audience and immediately calmed down.


    "Yes, prepare the palanquin." Mu Rong Xiu waved his hand and said as he looked at the sky outside. At this moment, the sky in the west was completely covered by dark clouds, giving off the feeling that a storm was brewing. A cold smile appeared on Murong Xiu''s face as he stood up and left after a moment of thought.

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    "Your majesty, this humble subject pays his respects to the emperor." Although he didn''t need to be polite anymore, he still had to put on airs on the surface.


    "Yes, the Regent has ascended to the throne. There''s no need to act this way when you see me in the future." Xi Wen, the little emperor, also said with a smile.


    "I wonder why Your Majesty has called this humble subject here." Mu Rong Xiu said calmly.


    "My beloved one probably already knows that the Northern Desert Army is about to depart for the West." Otherwise, with Eunuch Huang''s current intelligence, he wouldn''t be able to directly speak to Murong Xiu about these things, because it was usually Murong Xiu who was in charge. Yet, this time, the emperor suddenly called him over, making Murong Xiu feel curious at first, but when he saw the somewhat unnatural manner in which Eunuch Huang spoke, he immediately understood what was going on.


    "Yes, I wonder what the emperor plans for us." Mu Rong Xiu looked playfully at Xi Wen as he spoke. He knew that the latter definitely didn''t have any thoughts about the matter. This was probably why Eunuch Huang was instructing the emperor.


    "About this, I''ve called the Regent this time to hear what he has in mind." Xi Wen saw Murong Xiu''s neither cold nor hot tone and panicked. After all, he had always listened to Murong Xiu''s thoughts in the past. If it was him, Xi Wen wouldn''t be used to it, but when he thought of what Eunuch Huang had told him, he braced himself and said this out loud.


    "I don''t have any thoughts. I''ll just listen to the emperor''s arrangements." When Eunuch Huang saw the look in Murong Xiu''s eyes, he avoided it. He was also surprised; this thought of his had probably already been known by Murong Xiu long ago.


    "Ah, Lord Murong is the Regent. How can he not have thoughts right now?" Xi Wen was also panicking. He had called Murong Xiu over to see what Murong Xiu had in mind, but Murong Xiu had said he had no intentions. Xi Wen was at a loss as well, while Murong Xiu didn''t say another word.


    From Murong Xiu''s point of view, he had always been the one supporting the little emperor. However, since this little emperor had listened to his words, it was clear that he didn''t trust him. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also looked coldly at Eunuch Huang; Eunuch Huang knew that he had touched Murong Xiu''s bottom line this time, but he still braced himself and spoke.


    "Lord Murong, the emperor also wants to know what plans you have, but he has no other intentions. He hopes Lord Murong can lead troops to battle again this time." Eunuch Huang sighed helplessly in his heart. He knew that after what happened last time, Murong Xiu probably wouldn''t want to go on another expedition. But right now, there was no other choice other than Murong Xiu, so Eunuch Huang asked the little emperor to call him over after talking to Xi Wen. But Murong Xiu clearly knew that he was the one who ordered it.


    "Eunuch Huang, do you think I, Murong Xiu, have such thoughts?" Ever since he had returned from the northern border, he had become extremely angry. The last time the Prime Minister had plotted against him, it was because he was at odds with him. Since Eunuch Huang was the eunuch next to an emperor and was so ignorant, why did he have to give him face?


    "Lord Murong, this old servant knows that sire still remembers grudges from last time. This old servant has apologized to sire, I hope sire will forgive this old servant for the sake of the emperor." Eunuch Huang also knew that Murong Xiu more or less had a grudge against him. After all, he also had an attitude of distrust towards him last time, so he felt a bit of guilt when facing Murong Xiu this time. When Murong Xiu heard that the Northern State was going to wage war against his army, he had to prepare everything. Therefore, this time Murong Xiu felt the need to give Eunuch Huang a warning.


    Eunuch Huang naturally knew what Murong Xiu was thinking about him, but he was wholeheartedly supporting the little emperor, so he endured it. When Murong Xiu saw Eunuch Huang''s attitude, he no longer played around with it. He looked at Eunuch Huang and said coldly.


    "Eunuch Huang, I am leading an army to invade the Northern Yue. I hope the same thing doesn''t happen again. If there''s nothing else, then Murong is going to leave first." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he paid no more attention to their expressions and left. Xi Wen, the young emperor, clenched his fists tightly. He was a useless person to begin with, and when Eunuch Huang saw that Xi Wen did not say anything either, he could only sigh helplessly in his heart.


    Xi Li had to have Murong Xiu. If he hadn''t, Xi Li would have been facing a war with the Northern Yue. No one would be able to provoke him, so no matter how unhappy Xi Wen and Eunuch Huang were, they could only bear with it.


    On the other side, after Murong Xiu returned to his mansion, he called for Murong Bowen.


    "How are things going over there?" Mu Rong Xiu asked, still looking out the window.


    "Lord, Dongping Kingdom has yet to speak. They are obviously still waiting for the right moment." Murong Bowen said respectfully.


    "Humph, the request that those people have made is likely a little too excessive. Whatever, this time around, Helian will likely not dare to bring his entire strength to the battleground." Mu Rong Xiu said coldly after thinking for a while. Obviously, he was not satisfied with this answer.


    "Lord, this time, Helian did not bring any troops with him. Instead, he is Commander Lan Cang of the Northern Yue. This time, he is in charge of serving as Commander." Murong Bowen told him the news that he had received.


    "Hmm? "Blue Sky, it''s actually him." When Murong Xiu heard the news, he was also surprised. He knew of Lan Cang''s strength. He was abnormally brave and not inferior to Helian. If it was him, it would be troublesome.


    "That''s right. This time, Lan Cang is the marshal. Moreover, there seems to be a female general." When Murong Bowen said this, he also felt that it was a bit inconceivable.


    "Mm, I know that. You just need to get as much information as possible from Dongping. As for the rest of the matter, you don''t need to worry about it ¡­"


    "Yes, this subordinate understands." Murong Bo Wen knew that Murong Xiu didn''t like him asking too many questions, so he nodded.


    When Murong Xiu heard that this time around, there was a bit of trouble in his heart. Helian Lie might be more outstanding than him in other areas, but in comparison to the war, Lan Cang was an expert in this area, so Helian had a headache, especially this elusive Zi Yuan. He had seen this woman''s assassination technique and it was impossible to guard against it.


    "Alright, you can go now. If you have any news, report it in time." Murong Xiu said as he clasped his hands.


    "Yes, then your subordinate will take his leave."


    "Helian, Helian, what are you playing at? Don''t tell me you really have the strength to not worry about other forces killing you in one fell swoop?" Murong Xiu muttered to himself. He really couldn''t understand how Helian could be like this. He was well aware of the fact that Lan Cang was guarding the border, but now that Lan Cang had returned, could it be that the battle had been resolved?


    However, Helian has always lacked the opportunity to send out troops. Now that everything was in order, it was naturally time for the war to begin again. Actually, it was Murong Xiu''s fault, but who told Murong Xiu to go against the promise of the two of them? Since Murong Xiu was pretending to be ignorant, Helian could naturally do the same thing.


    Mu Rong Xiu just stared outside the window, dazed. He didn''t know what he was thinking about. Bei Yue was already in his formal attire, and a chilling aura emanated from within the Northern Yue.


    The great army was about to depart. Helian Lie had long known that this expedition was of great importance to the Northern Yue. Thus, he had planned to take advantage of the time when Lan Cang was at the Alchemists'' Assembly to lead his subjects and see them off.


    The meeting of the oaths masters was still in progress, and after Lan Cang finished his words, he noticed the arrival of Helian Lie with his subjects and shouted, "The emperor has brought his subjects to send us off!


    "Hua!" When the people below heard General Lan Cang shout out that the Emperor had personally come, they hastily turned to look at Helian. At this moment, Helian wore a yellow robe and a golden crown on his head, exuding an indescribable majesty. Helian walked to the stage and roared.


    "Brothers, I''m going to send you off this time!" Helian didn''t say much. Just a simple sentence was enough to cause the atmosphere to become thunderous. When the soldiers saw that the emperor had personally come over, they hurriedly knelt on the ground. Who would have known that Helian abruptly shouted.


    "Get up! No need to kneel to anyone today, you are heroes today! Heaven and earth cannot bear your kneeling! " Helian actually said that. When the soldiers, including Blueheaven Violet Garden''s group, heard the Emperor say that, they were actually moved from the bottom of their hearts. Immediately, morale was high and Helian was the one who attacked the heart.


    "Today, you may be hot-blooded for a moment, but in the future, no one will forgive your hot-blooded impulses on the battlefield.


    "You must maintain my hot-bloodedness today, bravely kill your enemies on the battlefield. For the sake of my Northern Desert, as well as the wife and children of your family, I, Helian, salute you heroes here!" Helian Lie first loudly shouted out everything he was thinking of before suddenly bowing. He was actually bowing like those people!


    No one in the audience spoke a word, not even a single one. At this moment, the entire northern army arena was as silent as water, and not a single one of them made a move, including those ministers who were respectfully standing behind Helian. At this moment, no one said a word, because at this moment, no one dared to speak, even though they were afraid of disturbing the atmosphere.


    At this moment, the soldiers all watched the emperor''s actions as he went straight to the point. There were even tears in their eyes. To be able to act like the emperor in this life was truly something to brag about. And at this moment, when Helian saw that no one on the field said anything, the heroic spirit in his heart surged up as he shouted loudly.


    "Men''s tears, men''s blood, ten thousand people can''t fight against one man, once men kill, no matter how many soldiers there are, whoever is the hero, no man is the hero, on the battlefield, let''s compete in terms of killing. This time, I am here for you men, I am here to fight for you in the Northern Yue State, I hope that you can be my men on the battlefield, remember this!" In the battlefield, you would rather die standing than live kneeling! " Helian Lie, who was standing behind them, raised his inner Qi and roared. All the soldiers were infected by his last sentence and shouted in unison. At this moment, the entire arena was in an uproar.

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    "I would rather die standing than live kneeling!" Rumble. At this moment, everyone, including Lan Cang, had hysterically used their last bits of strength to shout out. At this moment, Helian knew that they had achieved their goal.


    After that came the usual military exercises. Helian knew that there was no need to say anything else, so he waved his hand and said, "Where is Lan Cang."


    "This lowly general is here!" Lan Cang took a step forward and shouted.


    "Let''s start the military exercise."


    "Yes!" "Everyone, listen up. We will begin the military exercises. Gather the three armies now." After Lan Cang heard the command, he returned to his original form as a general and commanded the three armies in an orderly manner.


    "Generals, gather! Lead the way in front of our own troops!"


    "Yes, general!" The other generals of the Violet Garden also heard Lan Cang''s shout at this moment. They immediately ran to the front of their group.


    "General Pioneer, listen up!" Lan Cang looked at Violet Garden''s group and shouted.


    "This lowly general is here!"


    "Set the Heaven Stairway, kill!"


    "Yes, this general has an order. Everyone, listen up!" Give me two rows of Heaven Stairway to confront each other! " Zi Yuan shouted. When the soldiers heard his general speak, they immediately went into formation and started fighting. The weapons were not open for battle. This way, they wouldn''t be able to kill the enemy, but it would also cause some physical pain for the weaker soldiers, so why did they need to do this military exercise? This was the only way for these soldiers to have the potential to survive on the battlefield. Following the training of Zi Yuan''s group, Lan Cang hurriedly instructed the other two armies to do the same.


    "Lan Cang, which of these three teams do you think will be the best?" Helian looked down at the drills carried out by the three armies below him and felt a sense of gratification. After all, they were his countrymen.


    "Your majesty, I''m afraid you''ve asked the wrong person, haha." Lan Cang also knew what Helian asked him, but he did not directly answer.


    "Haha, Lan Cang, ah, Lan Cang, you seem to understand me more and more now." Helian said with a burst of laughter.


    "But having said that, Zi Yuan''s group is indeed growing larger and larger. Furthermore, those people are actually of better quality than the other generals in all aspects. Lan Cang, you have done very well in this aspect." When Helian Lie saw that the vanguard team led by Zi Yuan was clearly much better than the other teams, he knew in his heart that it was specially arranged by Lan Cang. But even so, he still had to politely thank his good friend.


    "Stop coming. If I don''t arrange things properly, you might not be able to sit still here." Lan Cang said without any trace of politeness.


    "Haha, forget it. You can understand my thoughts, but I might not be able to see through yours." Helian said these words out of the blue. However, the person who said it did not mean it and the words that he said sounded sincere. However, Helian said these words out of nowhere and the person who said it did not mean it. When Helian Lie saw this expression of his, he knew that Lan Cang must have thought that Helian Lie was hinting at something.


    "Sigh, Lan Cang, how could your thoughts be hidden from me? Isn''t the reason why you left those strong soldiers at the Violet Garden''s place the hardest because of the matter of the vanguard? Furthermore, the Violet Garden even made such a request that time, so I''m sure that you also know how difficult it is to get information from them. " Seeing this, Helian had no choice but to speak of another topic. When Lan Cang heard Helian''s words, he immediately came to his senses. He didn''t know that, but I was depressed for being there for such a long time.


    "Ah, haha, that''s right." Lan Cang laughed heartily. Helian Lie could only helplessly smile when he saw his appearance. Soon after, he saw the battle that was going on below.


    At this moment, the three armies were facing each other and their formations were changing as well. For a moment, many people felt that they were unable to deal with their opponents, and these people were destined to never become centurions, and the purpose of this exercise was to elect a thousand-man commander from the thousand men, and a centurion commander from the thousand-man army, and in the end, Helian had arranged everything personally. But now, it seemed that a lot of people had died because of this opportunity, and some people knew that their emperor was watching them from the top of the stands. When he thought of this, Helian Yu became furious. Now that you''ve let him go, tomorrow you''ll let your own comrades to their deaths!


    If there was such a saying on the battlefield, then it was not helping one''s comrades but harming one''s own comrades. Now that they were forced to suffer less, they would have to trade with their lives tomorrow, and Helian was very clear on this point in his heart, these soldiers were all citizens of Helian. Helian may be cruel and merciless when dealing with enemies, but when it came to people who treated one''s own people, they would show mutual respect.


    "Your majesty, you only get so angry when you see someone below releasing water." Lan Cang could also see that there was something wrong with Helian Lie''s expression.


    "Hmph, these people are really stupid. They are going to go easy on us now, from now on they are going easy on us." Helian said this with a burst of anger.


    "Ah, your majesty, this kind of thing is very normal in the army. With regards to this situation, it''s also very difficult for us to restrain our dao." As Lan Cang spoke, he also felt a sense of helplessness. He had been fighting in the army for so many years, so he naturally knew of this situation. But even if he did, he had no way of stopping it. "


    "Enough, it''s about time. Tell them to immediately stop practicing." Seeing Helian Lie act like this, it was likely that Lan Cang knew that Helian Lie was about to act. Thus, he hastily stood in the middle of the army and shouted loudly.


    "The drill is over! Generals, lead your troops and assemble them together! "


    Rumbling sounds rang out again. After hearing Lan Cang''s shout, all of the soldiers also went back to their own ways.


    Within a few minutes, the soldiers had taken their positions. At this moment, some of them were unable to even stand properly. They could only lie on the ground and were supported by some others.


    When Helian Lie saw that the three armies had already assembled, and that the soldiers on the ground were almost unable to stand up, his eyes suddenly focused.


    "Army of the Three Forces, listen up. All those who are lying on the ground, get on top of those who are standing!"


    "Hua!" At this moment, when the soldiers heard such a strange question from the emperor, they were unexpectedly stunned, but still did as the emperor commanded. At this moment, Helian came over and said.


    "You aren''t convinced, right? Just look what you were doing in your act just now, one by one you are like a woman, now you are giving water to your comrades, which is equivalent to stabbing them in the back. If you give water to them on the battlefield, the enemy will give water to you, which is extremely shameful! " Helian said this with a wave of his robe as he spoke. The soldiers felt ashamed in their hearts when they heard the emperor''s words.


    It was not that they did not understand this logic, but some people were after all brothers who often stayed with them and treated them as their enemies. It was not that they did not understand this principle, but some people were still brothers who frequently stayed with them.


    "Brothers, like I said, you are heroes today, but do you know what a hero is? Kill one to become a hero, one hundred to become a hero! After killing 10,000 people, he would become a hero! If you want to be the hero of this time, then do you still need to go to the battlefield? We do not lack heroes, and if you think you are, then I can give you a reward. Do you hear me? " After saying this, Helian shouted loudly at the end.


    "Yes, I heard it!" When the soldiers, who were feeling guilty, heard Helian''s words, they also felt regret in their hearts. Helian''s words, which were filled with heroic spirit, had also influenced their morale. Seeing these people acting in such a manner, Helian did not continue to incite them.


    "Today, this is the end of the military exercise. "All captains of the three armies, come here and I shall grant you positions!" Thus, Helian also conferred the title of a centurion to the soldiers, and encouraged them to do so. As a result, those people wanted to beat Helian Lie to death, and with a wave of his hand, Helian Lie announced the end of this military exercise. After that, he said a few words to Cang Lan, who smiled helplessly, and agreed.


    The three military exercises had already ended, and the generals had all come to report to Lan Cang. After he finished counting everything, he had each of them prepare to set off tomorrow. Just as Zi Yuan turned around to leave, Lan Cang called out to her.


    "Zi Yuan, do you have any thoughts on today''s exercise?" Lan Cang asked with a smile.


    "Everything that happened today was told to me by the Emperor. Zi Yuan doesn''t have any thoughts." In reality, she had already told him about all the things related to the core power. As for those things, they were all extremely important, and even though the Violet Garden had already discovered them, she did not have the aura that Helian Lie had described. In reality, in the Violet Garden''s eyes, the reason why Helian Hong was able to have such an aura today was something that she did not see in her daily life.


    Murong Xiu treated his enemies mercilessly and only treated them as tools. Helian could be said to be unscrupulous when dealing with his enemies, but he cared for his own people the most, which was one of the major differences between Helian and Murong Xiu''s way of life. It also explained the difference between the two of them, as well as why they were equally outstanding, but why Zi chose Helian over Murong Xiu.


    "Hehe, that''s right, the emperor''s imposing manner today is indeed something we can''t match up to." Lan Cang helplessly said.


    "Don''t tell me that the general asked me to tell him these things?" Zi Yuan suddenly asked at this moment.


    "The emperor told you to come to his place tonight. He has something to tell you." Lan Cang also told him about the things Helian Lie had instructed him before he left.


    "Alright, I understand." Zi Yuan said indifferently.


    "Mm, then that''s it. You go get busy, I have to prepare to set off tomorrow as well." After he finished speaking, he turned around and left.


    Within the imperial palace, Helian came to his study after returning. The imperial study was the place where Helian usually stayed, and the people here were also his people, of course, they were his people now. In the past, there might have been some spies there, but this time, all of them were his people.


    "Shadow, how''s the matter going?" Helian Peng suddenly asked. Shadow had also floated over.


    "Mistress, everything has been completed." The silhouette respectfully replied.


    "Mm, then you can go down first. I''ll call you if there''s anything." When Helian heard the shadow say this, his heart calmed down and he sat down on his seat. It was as if he had frozen in place and was thinking about something.


    She knew that Helian had some things to discuss with her, so she did not delay and immediately headed towards the Imperial Palace''s study room. The Violet Garden knew that Helian was currently waiting for her in the Imperial study room.

 C79

    At that moment, Zi Yuan and Lan Cang had already arrived here. It was just as Zi Yuan said, if the same plan was used in the same location, it might result in a miraculous victory, and at that moment, Zi Yuan was also wearing a military uniform.


    "When are you going to move?" At this moment, facing Zi Yuan, Lan Cang had a helpless expression on his face. It wasn''t that he had not advised Zi Yuan on the way, but the other party had always been thinking of their own plans and wanted to lead a team to investigate.


    Furthermore, due to the unique nature of his assassination, Zi Yuan was also very confident in himself. But at the same time, Murong Xiu also knew about Zi Yuan''s unique assassination, so he also let it go, but Zi Yuan thought about how the team he was leading in the past had been annihilated by the enemy in such a way and felt extremely uneasy. She decided to pick herself up from wherever she fell, so Zi Yuan decided that this time, she would definitely give Murong Xiu a heavy blow.


    "Now is not the time. I will only know the accurate information after our army has fought against the enemy a few times." Zi Yuan thought for a while as he looked at Lan Cang. After all, he wasn''t the little girl who didn''t know anything about him. He knew how to deal with her head on the best chance he could.


    "Fine, I''ll give you the formation. You watch from the back, and you can tell me what you think you can grasp, but remember not to act rashly. After all, on this battlefield, everything changes in an instant, and your plan might not even work." He knew that even He Lian was a woman that could not be controlled. Although he still had some confidence in himself, it seemed that this woman was truly someone that no one in this world could conquer. Thus, he had decided to use a tone of discussion to speak to the Purple Garden.


    "Alright. General, do not hesitate to rush forward to the frontlines for me. I will be watching from the back. If there is anything wrong, Violet Garden will definitely act according to her capabilities." Zi Yuan promised heavily as well.


    "That''s good." "Yes." Lan Cang casually responded and suddenly shouted at the guarding general outside.


    "Men, send an order for a team to follow me." Lan Cang let out a tiger''s roar, and a murderous intent appeared in his heart.


    "Yes, General!"


    At this moment, Lan Cang''s heart was filled with fighting spirit. He wanted to see just what ability this Murong Xiu had to actually make Bei Yue unable to suppress him, but he thought that he definitely couldn''t let Zi Yuan suffer any harm. Therefore, at this moment, Lan Cang also decided to let Murong Xiu die in a battle.


    BOOM! As soon as Lan Cang shouted out, the three armies got into formation. Lan Cang didn''t call out that many people, but instead split into three teams and left with him. He had also long since sent a written challenge to Murong Xiu.


    If one wanted to know the strength of the other, one would have to face off several times. However, it was impossible for one side to issue a written challenge if one side was not strong enough, because the person who issued the written challenge must be responsible for one''s own soldiers. If one side was weak and the other side was strong enough, then there was no need to continue fighting.


    In fact, Blue Sky had a very strong will to fight against Murong Xiu, not to mention Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu also wanted to see what the First General of the Northern Yue was capable of, and his own investigation had started at the mouth of Han Mountain Pass. Ever since the fall of the Sword Summit, the river had been cut off, and this place was now the boundary of the Chu River.


    "The one opposite is General Azure." This was also a form of taking the initiative in a battle between two armies. Murong Xiu wanted to be the first to speak, but he didn''t need to tell Lan Cang that he was going to accept the challenge. Instead, he wanted to tell him that he was going to take the initiative to attack him first.


    "That''s right, you''re Mu Rong Xiu!" Lan Cang also knew that this person wasn''t easy to deal with. Before he could even open his mouth, his opponent had already taken the initiative to seize the initiative, and his first match had been a lousy match.


    "Haha, I''ve already heard of the name of General Lan Cang. It''s my great honor to be able to fight with him. I wonder how he''s going to take care of Murong?" Since the two armies were already enemies, then some psychological tactics could be used. Murong Xiu was most adept at finding a way to break through the expressions and words of others, but he wasn''t trying to cover it up. He was also somewhat wary when he heard that Murong Xiu was the most adept at scheming.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, it''s better if you don''t use this on me. I want to say that your hair has been washed clean." Lan Cang didn''t waste time talking with Murong Xiu, but instead concentrated his killing intent on his body. Murong Xiu could also tell that Lan Cang wasn''t easy to deal with; his killing intent alone was frightening.


    "We obey!" Kill! Whoever kills Lan Cang will be rewarded with ten thousand gold! " After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he took the lead. When the people behind saw that their general had rushed over, and heard that Murong Xiu was offering a price of a thousand gold as a promise, they immediately rushed over without a care for their lives.


    "Kill them all!" Lan Cang waved his hand and led the way with his horse.


    The long blade in his hand brought a cold aura as he swung it forward. Murong Xiu''s sword also congealed and swept away the dust, while Lan Cang drew a circle on the ground with his broadsword, then jumped down and slashed at Murong Xiu''s horse leg with his saber. Murong Xiu was not careful as he almost fell to the ground.


    "Hmph, General Lan Cang actually has this kind of skill. Not only does he not deal with humans, but he also deals with horses. Truly a good martial skill." After seeing that he had failed for the first time, Murong Xiu knew that this person wasn''t easy to deal with. Unexpectedly, when Lan Cang heard this, he let out a loud laugh.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, what you''re saying is ridiculous. This is a battlefield where we''re sparring with you. If you want to compete, then come to my Northern Desert." At this moment, the blade was filled with inner strength and was headed straight for Murong Xiu''s head. Murong Xiu also felt a cold glint coming from the blade and immediately jumped off the horse''s back. The blade was made from the blade energy that was created by his inner strength, so the war horse couldn''t block it either and let out a hissing cry. However, the war horse fell to the ground at this moment.


    At the same time, a dark blue whirlpool suddenly appeared in his hand. Violet Garden had been watching the two of them as they made their moves, but when she saw that Murong Xiu wanted to give Cang Lan a full draw, her eyes suddenly turned cold and she charged forward. At this moment, Murong Xiu''s palm had already struck Cang Cang, and Cang Cang knew that this whirlpool was not to be underestimated.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, do you even have any shame?" It was Zi Yuan who was hiding at the side. At this moment, Zi Yuan had also fired his hidden weapon and used his psychokinesis to directly push the weapon towards Murong Xiu''s palm.


    Boom!" Both parties actually took a step back in the sparring of their inner strength. It was obvious that Zi Yuan was already prepared for this exchange.


    Haha, General Lan Cang is truly a wise man. He even wants to use a woman to protect him. Haha, this is simply the style of a junior." "Mu Rong Xiu laughed loudly, but the coldness in his eyes couldn''t recede. Mu Rong Xiu was actually already injured internally, while Zi Yuan wasn''t. Mu Rong Xiu''s move was too ruthless, so even Lan Cang couldn''t tell what move he had used. Lan Cang knew that Mu Rong Xiu was about to make his move when Mu Rong Xiu was sick.


    The battlefield didn''t care about your nonsense. It was already good to be able to kill the opponent, because Lan Cang wasn''t a merciful person, and he himself knew of Zi Yuan''s ability, so it wasn''t shameful for him to be saved by her. Murong Xiu was also using his Qing Gong to retreat towards his own camp, but Zi Yuan had stopped Lan Cang at this moment.


    "General, you can''t chase him now, or both sides will suffer." At this moment, Zi Yuan was still fearful of the internal energy that Murong Xiu''s whirlpool had sent towards her. That internal energy was actually corroding his technique and was still spreading. Fortunately, Zi Yuan was prepared.


    "What, this is a great time." Lan Cang asked anxiously. It was obvious that Murong Xiu was about to leave his sight.


    "General, that palm strike just now ¡­ Murong Xiu is also injured right now. Do not chase after him!" Upon seeing this, Lan Cang felt a lingering fear in his heart. He also sighed helplessly as he thought about the palm strike just now. He was afraid that he would miss out on a good opportunity.


    "Alright, as you say." Lan Cang helplessly sighed before he shouted out.


    "The army is in full gear. Do not chase after them. Follow me back to the camp!" As soon as Lan Cang''s words fell, the Northern Yue Army responded in unison. Obviously, they were very happy that their general was able to defeat the enemy leader. At this moment, Murong Xiu was already in his own military camp. He was like a leopard in his hands, and the generals had lowered their heads as well. They didn''t dare to meet his gaze!

 C80

    "This time, when I fight with Lan Cang, why didn''t you notice the Violet Garden following behind? Give me a reason!" Murong Xiu finally opened his mouth to speak, but his voice was unspeakably cold. When the soldiers raised their heads, they saw that Murong Xiu had lowered his gaze and didn''t dare to look at him again.


    "General, we have failed in our duties. Please punish us." If he didn''t speak, then these people would be even more silent, and in the end, Murong Xiu''s anger would fall upon him. Since Lan Cang was able to have Zi Yuan watch the battle from the back, and he was able to rush to the front, Murong Xiu naturally had the same thoughts. They both had the same thoughts regarding the first battle between the two armies, and he wanted to find out the exact numbers and strength of the opponents.


    Murong Xiu and Lan Cang were fighting on the battlefield, so naturally, he couldn''t see it. Wang Huai was also paying close attention to the fight between Murong Xiu and Lan Cang, so he didn''t discover Zi Yuan. That was why Zi Yuan had the chance to use his trump card, but even after preparing for so long, he still hadn''t been able to eliminate Murong Xiu in one fell swoop.


    "Hmph, you''re talking nonsense. I told you to watch from the back, not look at me, idiot. I told you to look at the situation of the battle between the two armies!" When Murong Xiu heard Wang Huai''s words, he couldn''t hold it in any longer and roared. This roar caused the generals below to be so afraid that they no longer dared to speak. Mu Rong Xiu''s heart was also filled with anger. His side of the army was still as unthinking as before, even after suffering the same fate. This made Mu Rong Xiu extremely angry and helpless.


    "Let me tell you this, that Zi Yuan must have been hiding behind them the entire time. The reason why I''m heading over this time is mainly to let you spectators in the back see just how strong the Northern Yue Army is this time around. And the result is, what did you see?!" "Tell me." Mu Rong Xiu was so angry that he slammed a chapter on the table. He had already been injured, but now he had received a new set of injuries. He couldn''t help but cough violently.


    "Marshal, don''t worry. Your health is more important. We know we made a mistake. General, please give your subordinate a chance to challenge him." When Wang Huai saw that Mu Rong Xiu was heavily injured, he became worried and asked Mu Rong Xiu to help him.


    "Hmph, I''ll let you go, let you throw your life away! You idiot, you still dare to ask me for a battle? Right now, the enemy is probably laughing at you idiots for being reckless, but you still want to call for a battle." "Fuck, all of their heads must have been squeezed by the door." Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t hold it in any longer. Normally, no matter how angry he was, he wouldn''t say anything bad. Now, he couldn''t help but curse. Looking at these people, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but feel irritated that he still had to fight against them.


    "Marshal!" This subordinate knows he''s wrong. " When Wang Huai saw how angry Murong Xiu was, he also knelt down, while the others also knelt down and shouted in unison.


    "This subordinate knows his wrongs. I am willing to listen to your arrangements, marshal!"


    Looking at the people kneeling down below, Murong Xiu knew that no matter how angry he was, it wouldn''t do any good. Thus, he gradually calmed himself down and spoke slowly.


    Let me tell you this, when two armies are fighting, their means are naturally endless and they can even kill people. What''s the use of all of you? "One person after another, you''re actually so useless!" Murong Xiu cursed in a serious tone.


    This time, the Northern Yue army has just won a battle. If you go and challenge them now, I''m afraid that you will just happen to match up with the enemy''s taste. Even if you go, you will only be sending yourself to your death. Mu Rong Xiu''s tone became colder as he spoke in a heavy tone.


    "Yes. Marshal, don''t worry!" "You will do your best to give the general an answer!" After hearing what Murong Xiu had to say, Wang Huai knew that if he didn''t give the marshal an explanation, he was afraid that he would be killed. Thus, he slowly left the room after giving a firm reply.


    If these people were still like this in the future, then what was the use of them? In Murong Xiu''s heart, it was better if all of them were of help, but he couldn''t do it because they were so useless. If they were killed, then what was the use of coming here? Thinking about it, Murong Xiu''s eyes turned cold.


    It could only be said that he didn''t have a proper defense, but at this moment, Murong Xiu''s heart chilled. ''Violet Garden, oh Violet Garden, I''d like to see if you have any other good methods. I''ll play with you slowly and see how far you can play. At this moment, Murong Xiu was starting to think highly of Zi Yuan. When he thought about how he had let her go, he felt a sense of relief and regret in his heart. On the other hand, Zi Yuan was currently discussing countermeasures with Lan Cang. Although the two of them had dealt a heavy blow to Murong Xiu, they weren''t very happy.


    "Zi Yuan, victory in the first battle. Why are you still so depressed?" When Lan Cang saw that Zi Yuan did not say anything after he returned, as if he was thinking about something, he also asked in confusion.


    "General, you don''t know, but if Murong Xiu''s palm had really hit the general''s body, I''m afraid that the general would''ve shed a layer of skin even if he hadn''t died." At that moment, the Violet Garden was actually talking about the whirlpool in Murong Xiu''s palm. It was evident that the Violet Garden still had lingering fear in her heart.


    "That''s right. Speaking of which, I have to thank you for saving my life. That Murong Xiu''s palm strike was indeed terrifying. His mind attacking tactics and character are also quite vicious." When he thought of Murong Xiu''s earlier palm strike, he felt a lingering fear. That palm strike wasn''t a legitimate martial art, but instead had an indescribable aura to it. This caused the two of them to reconsider Murong Xiu''s abilities.


    "General, you''re too kind. If it wasn''t for the general''s victory in our formation outside, that Murong Xiu would have taken this first battle. As for that Murong Xiu, I originally planned to kill him in one fell swoop to save a lot of trouble. Now, it seems that it won''t be that easy." As Zi Yuan spoke, a trace of worry appeared on his cold face.


    This was very cruel for some of the domestic citizens in the Northern Yue State, but it was true that this was the case since there was no room for negotiation. Zi Yuan had many strange methods to deal with his enemies, but for those innocent people, no matter what, he felt that something was not right. When he thought of this, he originally planned to break through Murong Xiu''s defense in one go and then kill him in one fell swoop.


    "That''s right, we should consider this matter carefully. As for the preemptive plan you spoke of earlier, let me tell you, this is not the right time. Don''t be reckless." When Lan Cang heard Violet Garden''s words, he was also startled. He was afraid that at this moment, she would think of directly attacking the army camp for Murong Xiu.


    "General, don''t worry. Zi Yuan is not someone who is without schemes. I know this very well. Right now, our army is victorious, but I''m afraid that the next battle will not be easy." If he continued to probe the enemy''s military situation, Murong Xiu would definitely be prepared. If he went, he probably wouldn''t be able to return, so Zi Yuan had given up on the idea of swallowing the enemy in a short period of time. At this moment, he was also talking to Lan Cang about the next steps.


    "Mm. I suspect that Murong Xiu will send an enemy general to challenge us tomorrow. They''ve failed at their first battle, so their morale has dropped. I''m afraid that they''ll come tomorrow to provoke us." Morale was very important to an army. Although he had defeated Murong Xiu in a desperate attempt to flee, and had raised the morale of the troops on his side, he had only won this opportunity. This wasn''t a major blow to the enemy. And tomorrow, Mu Rong Xiu had to take action against his side.


    "Yes, that''s what I think too. Murong Xiu isn''t the kind of person who doesn''t want to get hurt. Tomorrow, he''ll definitely call for help." Zi Yuan knew about Mu Rong Xiu''s personality. Even though he didn''t know Mu Rong Xiu that well, he definitely wanted revenge. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have robbed him that day. Thinking about this, Zi Yuan paused for a moment. "I suggest that we send General Nangong over."


    "Fine, Nangong Xiong is a powerful general of the Northern Yue. If we send him, I think he will be able to win a match for our army tomorrow." Lan Cang also felt that Nangong Xiong was indeed the best candidate, so the two of them immediately decided on it.


    The days and nights on the battlefield were extremely fast because no one cared whether it was day or night. It was possible that there would be sneak attacks during the night, so everyone slept quickly and woke up quickly.

 C81

    "Nangong Xiong, we sent you out to accept the challenge, are you confident?" After receiving Murong Xiu''s challenge letter, Lan Cang immediately called for Nangong Xiong. Indeed, it was as he expected. Murong Xiu had indeed called for a challenge today. At this moment, he had received a written challenge.


    Murong Xiu was naturally willing to do so, so after Murong Xiu had provoked Wang Huai for a while, he had immediately agreed. Thus, Murong Xiu had also sent the written challenge to Wang Huai early in the morning while Murong Xiu was in the barracks recuperating. Murong Xiu knew that if he lost this battle, there was no need to delay any longer and the two armies had to start fighting. Thus, Murong Xiu didn''t go and watch the fight, and instead, he spent the time inside the military camp recuperating from his injuries.


    "This subordinate will live up to everyone''s expectations!" Nangong Xiong did not say much, but he said it firmly. Nangong Xiong could be said to be loyal to Helian, moreover, he was from Red city, so Lan Cang was completely at ease with Nangong Xiong. Furthermore, Nangong Xiong''s martial arts were outstanding, so Zi Yuan and Lan Cang were very much at ease.


    At the entrance of the Han Valley, Wang Huai was already dressed in formal attire. When he saw that the person who had arrived was Nangong Xiong, he suddenly straightened his body, this was the person who had killed his elder brother, Wang Yong. This time, it was actually him who had killed him.


    "Haha, so it''s your royal brother! I didn''t expect you to be able to resist even more than your brother! You haven''t died yet! Fine, today, I''ll send you to see your brother! Haha!" He had also heard of this person''s reputation as a brave and fierce general. Although he was younger than Wang Yong, his martial arts was much stronger than Wang Yong''s younger brother, and when Wang Yong heard Nangong Xiong call out so arrogantly, the anger in his heart started to rise.


    "Hmph. Nangong Xiong, since you''ve fallen into my hands today, I''ll take your life for Helian Lie," Wang Huai suddenly shouted.


    "Haha, cut the crap. Come and take it if you have the ability." Nangong Xiong also did not want to be outdone, so he gave a loud shout and said.


    "Listen to my orders, press your way over there! I will win!" Nangong Xiong immediately took the initiative to shout out loud at his side of the soldiers. When the soldiers saw their general''s bravery and fierceness, they also surged forward and shouted loudly.


    "The general will win!" As he spoke, he charged forward with a boom. At the same time, Wang Huai also loudly shouted for his subordinates to accept the challenge and rushed over.


    Suddenly, when Nangong Xiong saw that Wang Huai dared to come alone, his fighting spirit immediately rose. He loudly shouted, "Wang Huai, I''m going to send you to meet your brother." As he said that, he picked up the hammer and smashed it towards Wang Huai. When Wang Huai heard Nangong Xiong mention his dead brother again, he also became enraged. Nangong Xiong knew exactly how Wang Huai felt towards his brother, so he wanted to use this to arouse his anger.


    The hammer in Nangong Xiong''s hand, called the Heavenly Saint Hammer, was bestowed upon him when he seized the position from Helian Haoyan earlier. It weighed a hundred and twenty jin, and only Nangong Xiong, who was born with godly strength, could withstand this hammer, and even though Wang Huai was angry, he knew that if the other party used this hammer on him, he would probably turn him into a meat patty if he wasn''t careful.


    The leg of the horse was the weakest joint on the horse, so after suddenly being cut down, he could not hold on any longer and fell to the ground. When Nangong Xiong saw this, he became angry, and used his left hand to hammer towards Wang Huai. Before Wang Huai could even mock him, Nangong Xiong used his right hand to wield the hammer and ferociously smashed Wang Huai''s warhorse to the ground.


    After the warhorse received such a huge force, it was unable to hold on as it spun around and tumbled to Wang Huai''s side. Wang Huai was also hit by the whirlpool of the warhorse and accidentally fell to the ground.


    "Boom!" Bang, bang, bang!


    After bumping into Nangong Xiong''s giant hammer three times, the two of them took a step back. However, when the Northern Yue soldiers saw the situation over at their side, they also rushed over and stabbed Wang Huai. Wang Huai also reacted, turning his head to meet Xue Feng Hou''s attack!


    "Wang Huai, your opponent is me. Give me your life." When Nangong Xiong saw his soldiers die so miserably, he continued to fight with Wang Huai.


    "Hmph, you came at the right time." When Wang Huai saw how valiant Nangong Xiong was, he did not show any signs of cowardice as the two of them immediately began to fight. As for Zi Yuan and Lan Cang behind the northern Yue, when they saw this scene, they could only smile helplessly.


    "To think that these two are actually evenly matched. This battle is hard to say." Lan Cang''s eyes were fixed on the battle in front of him.


    That''s right. I''m afraid it will be difficult to determine who is the better of the two of them this time." Zi Yuan could also tell that the two of them were at the end of their battle. If the two of them did not finish their battle, the soldiers would probably be injured by the two of them just like that. He started to worry in his heart as well. Meanwhile, the two generals were discussing with each other.


    "General Lin, that northern Yue soldier actually has such combat strength. He can actually sneak attack General Wang. Look, this is going to be difficult to say."


    "That''s right. General Wang Huai and Nangong Xiong are currently on equal footing, so I''m afraid that it will be difficult for him to win this battle." The general with the surname Lin also sighed at this moment. He knew that this battle would likely end in a draw. On the other side of the battlefield. Nangong Xiong and Wang Huai were indeed entering the end of the duel.


    "Haha, Wang Huai, I''m afraid you won''t be able to hold on, haha." When Nangong Xiong saw Wang Huai use his sword with one hand, he knew that the other side was about to run out of inner Qi, but he had almost used up all of his inner energy. Nangong Xiong was using his Heavenly Saint Hammer, so if he was attacking fast, then Nangong Xiong would have had to fight all of them, but Wang Huai knew Nangong Xiong''s weakness.


    "Hmph, Nangong Xiong might not be better than me." Wang Huai also shouted back. However, he knew clearly in his heart that if the battle continued, the two of them would suffer heavy losses. It was obvious that Blue Sky, who was on the back of the horse, was also watching from behind. After thinking for a while, he raised his inner force and shouted.


    "General Nangong, please spare his life, come back quickly!"


    Nangong Xiong had originally planned to fight with his life on the line. However, after hearing Lan Cang''s shout, he immediately stopped his actions and spoke to Wang Huai.


    "Haha, I''ll spare your life this time. Wash your neck clean for me. I said I''ll send you to meet your brother, haha." As he said this, Nangong Xiong quickly flew towards the Northern Yue army, leaving some remaining energy to kill the enemy soldiers that were blocking them. As for Wang Huai, he saw that Nangong Xiong was already prepared to retreat, so he was helpless.


    In reality, Wang Huai also wanted to fight with his life on the line. Facing an opponent like himself, he only had one breath left in him, so he might as well kill them both. However, after hearing the enemy give such an order, although he was unwilling, he was finally relieved. After all, humans cherish their own lives, and because of Wang Huai''s thoughts, it caused him to be a little weaker than Nangong Xiong, because Nangong Xiong was not afraid of death, especially on the battlefield, death was not scary, what was terrifying was his own hesitating heart!


    "General, this lowly general has failed. Please punish me." After Nangong Xiong returned, he took the initiative to kneel down in front of Lan Cang and said this.


    "Haha, General Nangong, get up. You''ve already done your best. Moreover, you''ve done very well." When Lan Cang saw Nangong Xiong like this, he smiled and comforted him.


    "You have to know that you''ve completely destroyed Wang Huai''s confidence. This is a very amazing thing." When he thought of the sad look on Wang Huai''s face as he left, he felt a wave of joy in his heart.


    "General, you are too kind." Nangong Xiong also slowly stood up and an imposing manner stood there. Zi Yuan was completely subdued by Nangong Xiong''s lofty image.


    "General Nan Gong''s aura is so, his skills are so, his temperament is so, Violet Garden admires him!" Zi Yuan sincerely admired the way he said three of these in one breath.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan is too courteous. You, a woman, actually made many men bend their waist. Nangong Xiong truly admires you." He clearly knew of what the Violet Garden had done as well as their battle accomplishments. He was also very happy that he was able to once again enter the battlefield with this girl, Nangong Xiong. The two of them actually felt a sense of cherishing their hero.


    "Good. In the capital of the Northern Yue, those disorderly ministers are useless. They know how to stir up trouble. However, we good brothers on the battlefield are able to get along with each other so calmly. I am really pleased with this." When Lan Cang saw the two of them acting in such a manner, he felt greatly gratified. It wasn''t easy for them to form such feelings on the battlefield.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan, I, Nangong Xiong, am extremely honored to be able to work with you." Nangong Xiong was extremely respectful towards Zi Yuan at this moment.


    "Good, General Nangong is so magnanimous and magnanimous. Zi Yuan is impressed. I hope that we can kill the enemy together in the future." To have so many friends on the battlefield, Zi Yuan felt extremely happy in his heart. He had never dared to say the word ''friends'' before, because as an assassin, one must be cold and merciless. Thus, Zi Yuan had never had any friends.


    At this moment, speaking to Nangong Xiong in such a manner, he felt that this person was indeed a person who was kind and had changed a lot in the past few days. Thus, in these few sentences, the character of the Violet Garden was quietly changing, he did not know either, and if Helian Lie knew about all of this, it was likely that Helian Lie would be extremely excited.


    The three of them discussed some battles together, and as Purple Garden brought up some points of view, the two of them began to admire this woman even more. It was probably because Purple Garden''s thoughts were thousands of years away from these people''s, so the tactics that Purple Garden had proposed caused them to admire Zi Yuan even more. However, how could they know that Purple Garden was actually selecting some of the strategies that they had meticulously planned in the Military Strategy they had read before? ¡­ Although time and space had changed, the battlefield had changed, but it was still a battlefield with some things that could still be used.


    After listening, Lan Cang and Nangong Xiong looked at each other. They also felt that this woman was a bit unfathomable. It was already night time, and the three of them also drank some wine together. At this moment, Zi Yuan was completely similar to a woman, and Lan Cang''s heart was becoming more and more tangled. After all, he couldn''t say it out loud, but at this moment, Lan Cang had also decided to protect the girl well and not let her get hurt. Time slowly passed by during the three people''s banquet. Originally, drinking wine was not allowed in the military. However, these three people felt that they were somewhat in the same boat today and also started to drink.


    On the other side, Wang Huai was kneeling on the ground. He was trembling with fear, not daring to utter a single word. The one facing him was the cold-faced Murong Xiu!

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    "Marshal, your subordinate is useless. Please punish me." Wang Huai tremblingly kneeled on the ground, not daring to look at Murong Xiu. At this moment, Murong Xiu had already walked over from his recovery. Murong Xiu didn''t seem to be in much of an emotional turmoil as he simply asked a question.


    "Who is your opponent this time?"


    "Marshal, it''s Nangong Xiong." Wang Huai gritted his teeth as he spoke.


    "Oh, no wonder." He knew in his heart that Wang Huai must have been tricked by Nangong Xiong''s attack. His older brother had died at the hands of Nangong Xiong, so the strength of the two of them were originally on par with each other. Moreover, Murong Xiu had sent Wang Huai forward to test him, but he didn''t think that Wang Huai would be able to beat him in this game. It wasn''t easy for him to return, and he couldn''t ask for anything from him.


    "You''re still not steady enough." When he heard those profound words, Wang Huai clenched his fists. Then, he trembled. His image in the marshal''s heart might have been completely destroyed by this battle. Thinking about it, Wang Huai also felt an incomparable hatred for Nangong Xiong.


    "Marshal, please give this lowly general another chance. This lowly general will definitely fight Nangong Xiong to the death." Seeing how Wang Huai was acting, Murong Xiu knew that he had a grudge against Nangong Xiong.


    "Forget it. Let''s delay this for now. You should wait for the next time. If there''s a chance, I''ll let you have your revenge." Mu Rong Xiu said casually, but didn''t know what he was thinking. He paused for a moment, looking at Wang Huai as he spoke.


    "Do you know what you''ve done this time?"


    "This lowly general has lost, I know my mistake." Wang Huai also believed that Murong Xiu was blaming himself for not winning the battle, and Murong Xiu shook his head as he looked at him.


    "No, you were in too much of a hurry, do you know that this time you are leading the elites of our Western Paradise, and the ordinary soldiers can''t compare, but you did not win because you were attacked by the enemy, and you even said that you lost, there is no such excuse on the battlefield!" His words were like thunder in Wang Huai''s ears, causing him to tremble. He knew it, but he had committed a crime. Thinking about it, Wang Huai couldn''t help but sigh.


    "This general knows his wrongs!"


    When Murong Xiu saw Wang Huai''s expression, he knew that Wang Huai was probably wrong, and that Murong Xiu couldn''t do anything about him at this moment. When Murong Xiu saw Wang Huai''s expression, he knew that Wang Huai was probably wrong, and that Murong Xiu couldn''t do anything about him at this moment.


    "Get up. Rest well tomorrow, then I''ll give you a task." Murong Xiu waved his hand to signal for Wang Huai to get up. Wang Huai also stood up and then relaxed his body before leaving the tent.


    Murong Xiu was used to manipulating everything behind the scenes. Although this time, Nangong Xiong and Wang Huai did not die once, this still showed that he was able to fight evenly with his opponent, and the battle between the generals was almost over. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu felt a headache coming on, since the opponent had two Ge Liang''s, and only Wang Huai''s family left.


    He stood up and went to find Lan Cang. It was rare for him to get drunk this time, and thinking of how he had been drinking with two burly men yesterday, this was a feeling he had never experienced before. Thinking of this, the cold face of Zi Yuan could only smile helplessly.


    "General, what kind of military intelligence do you have today?" Violet Garden also opened their tents, looking at Lan Cang who was flipping through some military books as they asked directly.


    "You''re awake." Lan Cang didn''t answer directly, but asked with concern. He was the one who carried Zi Yuan back yesterday.


    "Yes, I have awoken. Yesterday ¡­" Zi Yuan paused for a moment after he finished his sentence.


    "You were drunk last night. I took it back for you." When Lan Cang said this, he also began to laugh.


    "Oh, thank you, General." Zi Yuan''s face also turned a rare shade of red before he faintly said.


    "I''ve already received the military report this morning. I''m afraid that Murong Xiu is already reorganizing his troops." Lan Cang didn''t talk too much on this matter. Instead, he directly talked about military matters. Violet Garden also came to her senses when she heard Lan Cang''s words.


    "Hmm? Could it be that they want to send someone to test our strength? "


    "No, they won''t be so stupid. It looks like we''ve already won three matches, but in reality, we''re still evenly matched, so Murong Xiu hasn''t used too many extreme methods. At least, we look safe and sound right now, but a storm is coming soon." Lan Cang sighed deeply as he spoke. He had let Lan Cang know that Murong Xiu wasn''t to be trifled with after these few exchanges.


    "General, what do you mean? Don''t tell me that Murong Xiu dares to fight against our army directly?" Zi Yuan asked in bewilderment. Seeing Lan Cang act like this, could it be that he was still afraid that the army led by Murong Xiu would directly overwhelm him?


    "Murong Xiu shouldn''t be fighting our three armies so quickly. He''s using a slow pressure strategy now, but our army wants to attack quickly. That''s why he thinks the opposite is true. However, the biggest problem now is that we still don''t know Murong Xiu''s strength." Ever since he saw Nangong Xiong and Wang Huai''s battle, Lan Cang was able to see through the problem. The team led by Wang Huai was obviously an elite unit, and being able to tie was already considered fortunate. As for Nangong Xiong and Wang Huai, they naturally did not know about it.


    As he thought of this, Lan Cang began to talk about this matter with Zi Yuan. After he finished, the two of them fell silent. If there were still a lot of teams like this, then it would be hard to say for sure. As a result, the two of them thought about something without saying a word. After a pause, Zi Yuan suddenly spoke with a cold gaze.


    "General, it seems like we can only choose the previous plan."


    "Hmm? "Looks like that''s the only way." He also knew that at this moment, Zi Yuan wanted to go and fight for him. Indeed, the only thing he could do now was to use the original plan and let Zi Yuan lead a group of people to raid Murong Xiu''s army camp while he lured him away.


    "Yes, I''ll send a letter to Murong Xiu right now." As he thought of this, Lan Cang''s expression turned cold.


    "Alright, then I''ll go and prepare." After he saw that Zi Yuan had left, Lan Cang paused and walked around the camp absent-mindedly for a while. Then, he thought of something and wrote out a written challenge.


    At this moment, in the Western District''s military camp, Murong Xiu was also discussing the upcoming arrangements with the generals. Suddenly, he received a report from one of the soldiers under his command. That Lan Cang had actually written him a written challenge.


    "General Mu Rong, I''m sure you''ve recovered. Do you dare to fight?"


    Bang, bang!


    When Murong Xiu saw these few simple words, he became angry and scattered the paper with his inner force. The generals below didn''t know why their marshal was so angry, but it was probably because of the letter. They looked at each other and didn''t dare to speak. The contents of the letter were very simple, but the meaning was also hidden. It meant that you, Murong Xiu, have recuperated from your injuries for a few days, and I was waiting for you to recover. Now that you''re recovered, quickly come and fight.


    "Men, gather the left team and follow me!" Murong Xiu didn''t say anything, but his face was extremely ugly. Anyone who received a written challenge like this would have a temper. This was exactly how Lan Cang wanted to see Murong Xiu get angry.


    He knew that after Murong Xiu received the written challenge, he would immediately come over. He didn''t have to wait for long before Murong Xiu led a team and came over. This time, it was simply a contest between himself and him, so Murong Xiu would come over. Although he didn''t have much confidence in killing Murong Xiu, it would be enough as long as Violet Garden could buy some time.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, how are you? You''ve recovered from your injuries?" When Blue Sky saw that Murong Xiu had arrived, he also mocked him.


    "Lan Cang, your wisdom in this life has been ruined by your words. Could it be that you''ve said the same thing a few times before that you won against others?" When Murong Xiu had just heard what the other side said, his heart was filled with anger and he shouted back.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, I''m afraid you''re too old and muddleheaded. Speaking of this mouth, I''m not as good as you, yet you, a man, want to use your mouth to convince a woman. You''re still the Regent, and I''m afraid that Xi Li, the little emperor, has also said the same thing." Lan Cang''s words were very clever. At this moment, Murong Xiu''s face turned green and his expression paled. Lan Cang''s words were obviously mocking him for taking Zi Yuan away, as he was using a plan to convince Zi Yuan. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu''s expression became increasingly cold.


    "Lan Cang, are you trying to anger me and end you as soon as possible? Do you dare to fight me!" Murong Xiu had also taken the initiative. He was about to issue an ultimatum. How dare you challenge me to a duel? It was obvious that Lan Cang had the same intention. He didn''t say anything else and just rode his horse over. Murong Xiu, on the other hand, rushed over with an ashen face. On the other side, Zi Yuan was quietly leading an elite group of soldiers towards the Western District''s army camp as he slowly paced back and forth ¡­

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    "Hmph, it looks like your martial arts are only mediocre. You''re still a marshal after all." After exchanging blows with Lan Cang, Murong Xiu discovered that the other side was only defending and not attacking. Although his martial arts was better than Lan Cang''s, the strength of the two were still similar. Lan Cang''s undivided defense made Murong Xiu feel extremely helpless.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, don''t try to talk back. If you have the ability, then just come over. What''s the point of saying so much nonsense?" With a loud shout, Lan Cang brandished his long blade, and dust and dirt immediately flew into the air.


    "Hmph, Lan Cang, I''m afraid you have some plans for today." In his heart, he thought, "Whether it''s you or me, everything is still unknown." When he heard what Murong Xiu said, although he was shocked, he didn''t say anything and decided to attack.


    While the two were fighting with all their might, Zi Yuan was already at the border of the western military camp.


    "You can split into two teams. One team will directly launch a surprise attack, while the other team will cover us." Although this was the second time, every time they came here, they would always feel a sense of danger. This was because the last time they had led their troops here, they had been completely annihilated. Thinking of this, Zi Yuan had no choice but to release them.


    "Yes, General." The other team had hidden themselves quietly. In this dark night, these dozens of elite soldiers were wearing nocturnal clothing, therefore, no one was able to see them clearly. Hence, Zi Yuan would need to go and inquire about their exact location first.


    "Zi Feng, you must remember, if I don''t return within the set time, all of you must leave. You mustn''t make the same mistake as last time." Zi Yuan thought about it for a moment, but still warned her somewhat worriedly.


    "Yes, miss, you must be careful." Zi Feng nodded. Worry gushed out from his eyes.


    "En, rest assured. Could it be that you do not know of my abilities?" After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he took the lead and used his unique movement technique to secretly hide his figure as he walked toward the tent in Xi Li''s direction.


    "General Wang Huai does not need to blame himself. The marshal did not say much either." At that moment, Wang Huai was chatting with the other generals, and did not seem to discover that there was a figure hiding in the sky above them. At that moment, Wang Huai was chatting with the other generals, and did not seem to realize that there was a figure hiding in the sky above them.


    "Hey, Brother Yuan, you should know the temper of the marshal. Although he had a great temper that day, we can still endure it. What we''re most afraid of is that the marshal doesn''t make any sound at all. That''s what''s scary about him." Wang Huai heard General Yuan comforting him. He knew that General Yuan truly cared about him, but he also knew a bit about Murong Xiu''s temper. Therefore, he was a little worried about what sort of punishment Murong Xiu would give him.


    "Haha, Brother Wang, you don''t know about this. Think about it, our army is now similar in strength to the enemy, and the marshal''s kung fu is even better than theirs, but he can''t defeat the entire world just by himself. Brother Wang, your martial arts are naturally extraordinary, and I think the marshal knows about this as well. General Yuan knew that it was because of this that Murong Xiu hadn''t acted against Wang Huai. However, Wang Huai also knew that he needed him now, but after the battle, he was somewhat absent-minded as he thought about it.


    "I hope so." When Wang Huai spoke up to here, his eyes also jumped as if he had discovered something. He looked at General Yuan and laughed, "I heard that the grain depot still has a few bottles of good wine. Why don''t we go have a drink?" At this moment, Wang Huai seemed to no longer feel depressed as he also made this request. General Yuan did not say anything as the two of them glanced at each other before they actually understood each other and left the house. When Zi Yuan heard that the two of them were headed in the direction of the grain depot, he was overjoyed.


    "Greetings generals." When the gatekeeper of the grain depot saw that it was actually Wang Huai and General Yuan who had personally come, he also spoke respectfully.


    "Mm, you guys can leave first. I have something to do here." Although the guard was puzzled as to why he wanted them to leave, he didn''t say anything due to his majesty. Thus, he left.


    In the eyes of the Violet Garden, she had always had confidence in herself. However, once a person stayed at a high place for a long time and was suddenly hit by an underestimation, she would suddenly waver in her heart, so she was afraid that if the mission failed, the result of the previous time would be unbearable for the Violet Garden. Therefore, the Violet Garden did not leave and waited for the two of them to leave.


    As for Lan Cang and Murong Xiu on the battlefield between the North and the West, they were already at a standstill. Suddenly, Murong Xiu brandished his sword as well, while he himself stood three meters behind, laughing.


    "General Lan Cang, do you think that we''ll gain anything from this exchange?" Mu Rong Xiu smiled coldly, as though he was giving pointers to a descendant.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu really does live up to his name. However, it''s only at this level." Lan Cang felt that he wouldn''t be able to deal with Murong Xiu, but he couldn''t do anything about it either. The battle had already reached its climax.


    "Oh? So that''s how it is. In that case, General Lan Cang will be leaving now. " Lan Cang didn''t want to hear what Murong Xiu had to say.


    "Humph, you haven''t even decided who is stronger and you want to leave? Is that how you''re afraid, Murong Xiu? " When Lan Cang heard that Murong Xiu was going to withdraw his troops, he momentarily became anxious. Zi Yuan hadn''t sent any signal yet, so he definitely couldn''t let Murong Xiu go back.


    "Haha, Lan Cang, ah, Lan Cang, your provocation is no different from a child''s battle qi speech to me. Why do you think I gave you so much time to stop me?" When Murong Xiu heard Lan Cang''s words, he also burst out in laughter. This plan to lure the tiger out of the mountain wasn''t as simple as it seemed.


    "Murong Xiu, what''s the meaning of this?" As soon as Lan Cang heard Murong Xiu''s words, he started to panic. Could it be that the other side had already planned this out?


    "Haha, I''m not talking nonsense with you anymore. I need to go back and see if Miss Zi Yuan has been captured by my people. You can slowly play here." Murong Xiu laughed and immediately turned around to mount his horse. Then, he quickly left the battlefield. As for Lan Cang, he was still standing there. His heart had been seized by pain!


    Crap! Ziyuan may have been fooled.


    As for the Violet Garden, when she saw that General Yuan and Wang Huai were about to leave, she immediately got ready. When their figures had already disappeared, the Violet Garden jumped out and prepared to light the fire piston. Suddenly, a cold arrow shot towards him.


    Bang, bang! Zi Yuan had actually dodged the attack, and used a hidden weapon as well.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan, we are extremely happy that you''ve come uninvited." When Wang Huai saw that Zi Yuan had come out, he laughed heartily. At the same time, the soldiers from Western Paradise also jumped out. Zi Yuan knew that he might have fallen into a trap!


    No matter how much he said, he would just say it in vain. He might as well save his strength, because the Violet Garden did not say anything and directly attacked the two of them. The Violet Garden was also much stronger than the two of them, but she was still unable to withstand the battle between the two of them, and for a moment, she was actually at a disadvantage.


    "Haha, Miss Zi Yuan, life is truly like flowers falling and water flowing together everywhere we meet. I actually met you again." It was Murong Xiu, who had rushed back. When he saw that the Violet Garden was trapped here, he smiled and said.


    "Hmph, Murong Xiu has been tricked by you this time. Don''t think that you''re so amazing." Zi Yuan also grunted in dissatisfaction.


    "Get out of the way. Let me do it." His marshal had long since planned all of this, and he knew that if Lan Cang were to challenge them to a fight today, it would be a good show for them as well. But now that the two of them were fighting against each other, it seemed like the situation was right, and they felt that the woman could not be kept alive. It was truly terrifying, and they had to use a killing technique, so the two of them were under pressure.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, do you think my Zi Yuan is so easy to mess with?" He didn''t expect that he had seen through all of his plans. Thinking about this, the Violet Garden used every method of murder on Murong Xiu, who naturally couldn''t be compared to Wang Huai and the others, and also avoided them. However, he still had to be very careful and didn''t dare to get too close to them, otherwise, the Violet Garden''s strange assassination method would have been impossible to guard against.


    "Lady Piaomiao, what do you mean by that? Last time, I went to invite you. You''ve come, and now, you''ve come uninvited. It''s because of your own intentions. If that''s the case, Murong Xiu will accept it." Murong Xiu was currently fighting with the Violet Garden while suppressing her heart. The Violet Garden naturally knew of Murong Xiu''s methods, so they turned a deaf ear to his words and directly collided with Murong Xiu to death.

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    Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan wasn''t talking to him anymore, so he probably didn''t have any more thoughts in his heart. Therefore, he started to fight seriously with Zi Yuan, but his power was clearly much greater than Zi Yuan''s.


    "Miss Zi Yuan, you might listen to me." Murong Xiu suddenly spoke to the Violet Garden, but the Violet Garden didn''t say anything. Her eyes became even colder. Murong Xiu naturally saw the change in her expression and knew that he wouldn''t be able to explain it clearly to her.


    "Zi Yuan, as long as you surrender right now, I swear I won''t hurt you in the slightest. "As long as you obediently stay in the western part of the army, it''ll be fine. It''s a pity that you killed such a person. Murong Yi''s intention is also to wish that Lady Violet Garden would be satisfied." How could Ziyuan just give in so easily? Suddenly, Ziyuan raised a flying knife and turned around to stab from behind, while Murong Xiu couldn''t dodge in time and could only use his inner force to block. When Ziyuan saw an opportunity, he drew his sword out of the scabbard and thrust it towards Murong Xiu''s throat.


    "Lady Violet Garden, there''s no need for that. Although in terms of martial skills, you and I are roughly the same, but you need to know that my martial skills are incomparable to yours. So, it''s better for us to stay here and discuss what to do." Murong Xiu still refused to give up and continued speaking. Zi Yuan also knew that if this carried on, he would run out of inner strength. Thus, Zi Yuan had been looking for an opportunity to escape.


    On the other side, Zi Feng was also worried when he saw that the little miss had yet to come out.


    "Zi Feng, the general hasn''t come out yet. Could something have happened?" One of the elite warriors said worriedly as he was obviously very familiar with Zi Feng.


    "Ahh, I was also worried about that. But you clearly instructed me to leave without coming out in the middle of the night. Right now, it is already past the hour!" If she did not come out, these people would have to go back. Zi Feng knew how sincere Zi Feng was to him, so he did not want him to be in danger, so he was prepared to go over by himself. Of course, it would be best if he could get these people to scout him out, but now that the Violet Garden was in such a trap, Zi Feng naturally did not know.


    "Then what should we do, whether we return it or not, we will wait here for the general''s instructions." That person asked anxiously.


    "Just wait a quarter of an hour. If the Miss hasn''t sent out her signal yet, we''ll retreat!" Although he really wanted to rush out, Zi Feng still knew that he could not go against the lady''s orders. Otherwise, after he left, he would likely end up suffering greatly and receive a small punishment. However, if he did not acknowledge them, Zi Feng would likely regret it, so Zi Feng had chosen to obey the lady''s orders. At that moment, a quarter of an hour was also his limit.


    "That''s the only way." After saying that, the big man scanned his surroundings with a serious look, wanting to see a chance to signal.


    At this moment, the battle between the Purple Garden and Murong Yi was difficult to stop. The Purple Garden knew that she could not continue like this, so she stabbed out with her sword, her body nimbly retreating. Suddenly, she chose to open up the fire piston.


    Boom!" A huge fire had started around the grain and was spreading around the Violet Garden. At the same time, the Violet Garden also shouted, "Murong Xiu, I''m not willing to be your captive even if it means my death!" From the looks of his battle with Murong Xiu, it seemed that Murong Xiu really hadn''t tried to kill him, or else he wouldn''t be able to hold on until now. Murong Xiu''s original intention was to exhaust all of the Violet Garden''s inner strength, but he didn''t expect for the Violet Garden to do such a thing. At that moment, Murong Xiu was panicking. As for the Violet Garden, it was enduring the purging of the flames within the bonfire.


    "Zi Yuan, why do you have to go through so much trouble?" Ever since he became the Regent, he had never once had any feelings for a woman. However, when he faced Zi Yuan, his heart had always been moved, and he had always wanted to kill her in his heart. After all, this woman had caused him so much harm, but every time he had met her, he had always unconsciously softened his heart, and Murong Xiu didn''t know that either.


    This time, Murong Xiu also knew that the Purple Garden would probably launch a sneak attack on his army camp, and the most weak part of the camp was the grain depot. Therefore, Murong Xiu had predicted that if Purple Garden really chose to launch a sneak attack, then he could only choose this break through as well, and indeed, Murong Xiu had expected it, but the situation was different than what he had imagined. He had originally planned for Wang Huai and General Yuan to attack together and capture Purple Garden alive, but after coming here, the two of them found that capturing Purple Garden was simply impossible.


    While Murong Xiu was pondering, the fire was getting fiercer and fiercer. Suddenly, Murong Xiu''s eyes narrowed and he jumped out of the sea of fire. With a wave of his sword, the fire on both sides weakened by quite a bit.


    When he saw that Murong Xiu had really come to save him, he didn''t feel much gratitude in his heart. Instead, he was already prepared for it, and with a small hidden weapon in his hand, Murong Xiu suddenly moved to hug it, but at that moment, the look in Zi Yuan''s eyes also froze, and he couldn''t avoid the hidden weapon any longer. He immediately retreated backwards, but the moment he retreated, the purple garden suddenly jumped out of the fire pit, and fled backwards.


    "Pfft!" Mu Rong Xiu actually spat out a mouthful of blood.


    "General, are you alright?" When Wang Huai saw that Murong Xiu was injured, he immediately rushed over. General Yuan was just about to go chase after the Violet Garden, but Murong Xiu waved his hand. She''ll definitely escape to the Sword Edge Mountain. After he finished speaking, Murong Xiu sat on the ground to recuperate.


    Clearly, the power of the Violet Garden''s hidden weapon was evident. Murong Xiu didn''t say anything after he finished speaking and just focused on healing his wounds. Wang Huai also ordered the rest of them to retreat after seeing this. In the huge grain depot, only Murong Xiu was left.


    After a long while, Mu Rong Xiu also recovered from his meditation. He smiled bitterly and said, "It''s said that it''s hard to be a hero, but I''m not a hero. Could it be that I''ve lost my nature because of a girl?" Mu Rong Xiu muttered to himself.


    When he thought of this, Murong Xiu felt a sense of loss in his heart, but the feeling he had towards Zi Yuan grew stronger and stronger. Previously, he had only admired her skills, but now, this woman was so cold and ruthless.


    "Haha, Purple Garden, oh Violet Garden, I would quite like to see what other tricks you have up your sleeve. I am looking more and more forward to fighting with you again." Mu Rong Xiu suddenly stood up and laughed towards the sky. It was obvious that the Purple Garden had left a heavy mark in his heart. He naturally didn''t know that the Violet Garden was currently fleeing.


    At this moment, the place was indescribably desolate, and the Violet Garden had also sent out a signal for those people to come and help her. As for the Violet Garden, she was recuperating from her injuries here, and when she opened her eyes, she discovered that Zi Feng and the others were actually standing in front of her with unspeakable worry in their eyes.


    "Don''t worry, I''m fine." When she saw how concerned these people were for her, Zi Yuan''s tone eased up. The battle between him and Murong Xiu hadn''t left her with much injuries. Merely, there was only a shortage of internal power. Thus, at that moment, the Zi Yuan had also recovered.


    "Miss, it''s good that you''re fine." Zi Feng was momentarily relieved when he saw that the Violet Garden still appeared alive before him.


    "Yeah, didn''t I tell you to leave in the middle of the night? Why didn''t you listen?" Zi Feng and the others kneeled down as he asked what was going on.


    "This subordinate did not listen to General''s instructions, please punish me!" Some people actually kneeled down in such a straight line. When the Violet Garden saw this situation, she also knew that these people were worried about her safety. For a moment, she could not blame them for anything.


    "All of you get up. You can''t disobey the military order next time or you will be killed without mercy!" The Violet Garden also solemnly said at the end, "I understand how concerned you all are for me, but at the same time, I also don''t want you all to be like last time. Otherwise, the Violet Garden would probably feel regret day and night."


    "What''s the situation now?" Zi Yuan asked.


    "When this subordinate saw the signal given by the general, I sent someone to deliver a letter to General Lan Cang. I believe that General Lan Cang has also received the signal and is currently rushing here." Zi Feng replied.


    "Alright, I understand." In his heart, he knew that if he was unable to escape from the sword peak this time, he would eventually be surrounded and killed in this empty city. This empty city was previously the place where the Northern Desert army escorted the grain, but that time, it was occupied by Murong Xiu, so this place had also become an empty city. Now, Zi Yuan and the others were resting here, and Zi Yuan was also waiting for them.


    In the northern troop camp, when Lan Cang received Violet Garden''s help signal, he immediately gave out orders.


    "Nangong Xiong, He Han, the two of you should quickly lead a thousand elite soldiers and set off in simple attire. We must save the Violet Garden as soon as possible." Lan Cang shouted out, trying his best to conceal the worry in his heart.


    "Yes, this subordinate will definitely save General Zi Yuan." The two replied and immediately began to move.


    Ever since he fought with Murong Xiu, he had discovered that sending Zi Yuan on a sneak attack was a huge mistake. He could only blame himself for not finding out that he was trying to stall for time, and Murong Xiu had also wanted to stall for time, so he let Murong Xiu take the chance to escape. However, at this moment, Zi Yuan had actually escaped, and Lan Cang was trying his best to prevent the enemy from finding him. Now, he could only wait for those people to find the Violet Garden as soon as possible.


    The sword tip was still quite close to his position within the northern army camp. If his subordinates were faster, they might be able to intercept Zi Yuan and the rest before them. Right now, Murong Xiu''s only thought was to capture this woman and obtain her! Conquer her!


    Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t easily subdue such an outstanding woman. Helian Helian was just an example, but in Murong Xiu''s eyes, even though he was an idiot in terms of relationships, no one could go against his wishes. Murong Xiu swore to capture Purple Garden because he still had an opponent with Helian He!

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    At this moment, it was already the third day of the second day. The Zi family knew that the place was surrounded, and just as they were thinking about how to escape, Zi Feng returned.


    "Miss, the people outside are from the west. I''m afraid we''re surrounded." Zi Feng also felt a little panicked, but he had already made up his mind to fight with his life on the line.


    "Hmm? I understand, don''t panic, just let me handle everything. " If the enemy comes here, you must not panic, and must act as if it''s a matter of course. Listen to me, and do it now. " Even in the face of such an encirclement, the Zi family was still so calm. At that moment, the fearless demeanor of the Zi family was deeply imbued with Zi Feng. After hearing it, he immediately ran out to give the command.


    She knew that the western side was relatively close to the Sword Summit, so they would definitely rush here first. Thus, Zi Yuan knew that this battle was unavoidable, but it was last night that Zi Yuan suddenly thought of the empty city he saw in his modern military strategy.


    Back then, hadn''t Zhuge Liang used Sima Yi''s suspicions to entrap Zhuge Liang in Zhen Zi City? Therefore, he could do it himself. It was obvious that Wang Huai had been shocked by his methods as well. Thus, Zi Yuan decided to gamble. He bet that Wang Huai and the others did not dare to approach him anymore, or else they would have to fight to the death. This was also one of the cleverness of the Violet Garden''s scheme, but unfortunately, there were no people from the twenty-first century here.


    "Lord, there seems to be something strange here." A scout also said to Wang Huai after returning.


    "Hmm? "What''s going on inside?" Wang Huai also noticed that something was wrong. Logically speaking, since the other party was currently stuck in a desperate situation, they should have chosen to escape. Even the worst case scenario would have been a fight to the death with him.


    "Sir, there are actually people training inside the city. Furthermore, there are also heavy soldiers guarding the city. Those people seem to be the elites of the Northern Yue." The spy told Wang Huai everything he had seen. After Wang Huai heard this, he also began to panic a bit.


    Logically speaking, it shouldn''t be like this. Could it be that there was a group of people waiting in ambush? He had long since been here waiting for them to fall into his trap. However, ever since he had arrived, he realized that no one had come to challenge him. Could it be that there were still elites within?


    He had originally known that only the Violet Garden had escaped, but he had not expected that the Violet Garden would lead another team. Now, it seemed that there might still be other people inside, so he also hesitated. Whether or not he should directly break into the city, if there really was an ambush inside, then the people he brought might not be enough.


    "Pay attention to what''s happening inside. If you discover anything, quickly report it to me." Wang Huai also knew that he could not act rashly at this moment. He knew that the Violet Garden would not be easy to deal with, so he instructed the people below him to go ask for more information.


    "Yes, my lord." Your subordinate will go right away. " After the scout received the order, he immediately ran over.


    At that moment, the Violet Garden was inside. Seated like Mt. Tai, Zi Feng also felt his heart calm down when he saw his young miss in such a manner.


    "Zi Feng, you must be very suspicious. Why would I ask people to do this? We are already trapped. Why don''t you go and fight with your life on the line?" Zi Feng was also aware that Zi Feng was definitely puzzled, so she wanted to use this opportunity to beat up her own subordinates.


    "Yes miss, Zi Feng is very suspicious." Zi Feng heard his young lady''s question and replied honestly. Although he knew that his young lady had her own plans, such arrangements were really unimaginable.


    "Let me tell you, if the enemy does not move, then we will not move. This is pre-empting the enemy. If I move, then we will be pre-empting the enemy. The so-called tactic can only be carried out under certain circumstances, but now, those people outside surround us. If we were to rush out and fight them to the death right now, then we would definitely be at a disadvantage. Also, we have a group of people here, so we cannot fight to the death. If he used his own methods, he was afraid that he would be able to escape this calamity. However, he still had some people here, so no matter what, he could not leave them behind. So, he could only think of this method, but it was obviously very useful.


    "Yes, miss, I know that, but if they get the feel of it, won''t they rush in immediately?" Zi Feng understood his young miss''s intentions, but he also felt that her actions were too risky.


    "Do you think I don''t know? But do you think that if I don''t do that, then we will all die here? If we do that now, perhaps there is a chance for us to survive. We have to bet that Wang Huai doesn''t dare to act rashly." Zi Feng also understood that at that moment, the Zi Yuan had no confidence at all. However, only by doing that could he have a chance of survival. It was better than waiting for death.


    In reality, Wang Huai was also very suspicious as to why Zi Yuan would do this. He always had some misgivings in his heart because the order Murong Xiu gave him was to capture him alive, not kill him. If he were to kill him, then Wang Huai wouldn''t need to be afraid of mice and directly charge in and kill him.


    "How is it? What''s the situation inside?" Wang Huai hurriedly asked when he saw that his spy had returned.


    "Master, inside." "Inside ¡­" The spy couldn''t speak anymore, as if he had seen something inconceivable.


    "What is it? Speak, you bastard. " Wang Huai said anxiously.


    "There''s actually someone singing a little tune inside, and there''s even someone eating melon seeds. That gatekeeper obviously knows that we are outside. " The scout finally said it out loud. Because of this, he suspected that he had seen wrongly. After Wang Huai heard the scout''s words, he began to feel more and more absent-minded.


    Could it be that there really was some kind of ambush? As he thought of this, Wang Huai found it difficult to deal with. Just as he was feeling puzzled, another spy came over to tell him about it. At this moment, the Violet Garden was sitting on top of the city gate tower. She raised her head and looked towards the sky in a daze, occasionally smiling. That gaze was indeed not for nothing. It was something that could even be clearly seen by the Violet Garden''s expression. It was also because of the spy''s report that Wang Huai became increasingly suspicious. Could it be that there really was something behind it?


    "Hmph, it doesn''t matter what. I''ll go take a look myself." Wang Huai said. He was prepared to go and have a look himself, so the rest of the soldiers followed behind him.


    "General Wang, you''re here." He was currently upstairs, while he was below the city wall. In terms of aura, the Violet Garden had already suppressed him. Furthermore, the Violet Garden was currently acting extremely calm, so it made Wang Huai feel somewhat fearful.


    "Hmph, General Zi Yuan, could it be that you already knew I would send people over? Why didn''t you open the city gates to receive me?" Wang Huai feigned calmness as he spoke, but his heart was a little flustered.


    "Good, come, open the gates for me and welcome General Wang!" The Violet Garden merely smiled sinisterly before shouting downwards.


    bulge. After the two of them opened the door, their eyes coldly looked at the person who had just left. Wang Huai, who was watching, was also shocked, at this moment, felt even more indecisive; just what kind of brain is this, to actually open the door for me like this, and it''s actually a bunch of people inside! Just from the orderly speed of their footsteps, one could tell that these people were the elite of the troops, and they were actually filled to the brim with people.


    Wang Huai was startled for a moment, then he looked at the Violet Garden with disbelief. Could it be that the Violet Garden knew about their ambush long ago, and had already calculated their ambush here? She knew that Wang Huai didn''t dare to come here, so she instructed the people below to open a gap for the city gate. Wang Huai didn''t open all of it, but through the gap, he could see that the Violet Garden had long since arranged a formation. Those people were also standing straight and horizontally, so Wang Huai was able to see that there were many people here.


    Therefore, Wang Huai was afraid. If there really were so many elites among them, then there was no need for him to enter anymore. Even if he entered, he would be sending himself to his death.


    "Hmph! Wang Huai, you won''t dare to enter even if I give you some guts. Go back and tell Murong Xiu that although I, Zi Yuan, nearly died in his hands this time, I''ll pay him back double if I become a Zi Yuan." At that moment, Zi Yuan stood up as well and spoke in a condescending manner towards Wu Ji.


    When Wang Huai saw that cold and beautiful face, he was stunned by the aura and did not dare to speak for a moment. When Zi Yuan saw that Wang Huai was truly frightened by her, she continued to shout loudly.


    "My city gate is open for you to leave here. I advise you to bring more people here, otherwise you will have to go see your brother. Hmph, if not for Nangong Xiong, you still have this dog''s luck." Although Wang Huai was abnormally angry, he also knew that he and Nangong Xiong could only leave one behind, so he started to back away a bit. At that moment, the gate of the city was opening so much that a huge gap was formed in the entrance. At that moment, those people were also quickly evacuated by the Violet Garden.


    "Lord, what should we do now?" The spy asked timidly.


    "Hmph, what else can we do? If we go in and throw our lives away, we''ll see that the human world is filled with elites. I''m afraid they''ve been waiting for us for a long time already. Hurry up and send people down the mountain, idiot!" Wang Huai also cursed a few times in anger. His face turned green and white for a moment, and then he rode his horse down the mountain. As Wang Huai led his men away, Zi Yuan and the others let out a sigh of relief. They had won the battle in the end!


    "Haha, General is powerful, but he is also a man of the heavens!" When the elites saw that Wang Huai had actually withdrawn his troops, they also cheered for a moment. Following these words, all the elites also shouted loudly.


    "General is mighty, general is heavenly!" While these people were causing a ruckus here, Wang Huai, who hadn''t gone far, was secretly glad that he hadn''t rushed in. Otherwise, he would have really fallen into an ambush.

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    After Wang Huai left, the Purple Garden quickened their pace. At this moment, they saw Nangong Xiong running with all his might from the mountainside. When Nangong Xiong saw that the Purple Garden was actually running towards him, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "General Zi Yuan, are you two alright?" Nangong Xiong heaved a sigh of relief as he asked concerned about Zi Yuan.


    "It''s fine, General Nangong. This is not a good place to talk, let''s go back first." No one could guarantee whether those people would come again. Thus, it was safer to first think of returning quickly.


    "Alright, then we''ll go back first." Nangong Xiong was not a reckless person and he knew that it was best not to speak too much at this moment. He quickly waved his hand at the large group of people below him and headed towards the road they came from.


    At this moment, within the northern troop camp, within Commander Lan Cang''s tent, he had not slept for the entire night. At this moment, within the tent of Commander Lan Cang, within the northern troop camp, Lan Cang had not slept for the entire night, and was truly worried that Zi Yuan would be harmed.


    "Zi Yuan, are you alright?" Lan Cang''s tone was filled with worry. As for Zi Yuan, she felt a warmth in her heart when she heard the concern in his voice.


    "Marshal, I''m fine. Everything is fine." After Zi Yuan returned to the camp, he spoke with an exhausted expression.


    "Good, then that''s good. Let''s enter the tent first." Lan Cang also opened the curtain, allowing the other generals to enter as well.


    "When I was fighting against Murong Xiu, I heard from him that this could be an ambush. We can''t let this happen again." At this moment, his heart had also eased up when he saw that Zi Yuan was safe and sound. If anything really happened to Zi Yuan, then he would feel ungrateful towards his old friend. Thinking of this, Lan Cang spoke in a serious tone.


    "Yes, General." The Violet Garden also nodded as she spoke, with an indescribable coldness in her eyes. She was definitely unhappy that she had been made a fool of this time.


    "Tell me, how did you escape?" Lan Cang also knew that this matter could not be spoken of any further. He could understand the current emotions of the Violet Garden. Anyone with a slim chance of survival would feel uneasy.


    Zi Yuan also slowed down before he told her in detail that he had escaped from the western camp. As for the fact that Murong Xiu had saved his life, he had covered it up. Otherwise, the military general would have a plan in his mind.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect General Zi Yuan to be so scheming and smart. Nangong truly admires him!" When Nangong Xiong heard how the Violet Garden managed to escape, he couldn''t help but exclaim in admiration. The generals, including Lan Cang, were full of praise as well.


    "Although this method of yours is risky, it is still extremely exciting. Zi Yuan, you truly make us admire you." In his heart, he felt more and more admiration for Zi Yuan. This woman was always able to perform a miraculous feat at crucial moments, which caused him to be somewhat numbed from the shock he felt several times. In an instant, the generals of the entire tent were impressed by Zi Yuan''s scheme, and they also gradually began to admire this woman.


    On the other hand, Zi Feng was bragging with the soldiers outside, making the Violet Garden appear even more extravagant. At this moment, the name of the Violet Garden had probably spread throughout the entire Northern Yue army. Of course, these Violet Garden were not aware of this.


    "Generals, thank you." "The Violet Garden had truly been forced into a corner to think of such an idea. It is truly not worthy of such praise from everyone." Zi Yuan felt somewhat embarrassed when she saw the crowd praise him in such a manner, so she said modestly as well.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan''s words are too humble. Do you think you can scare the enemy away without spending even a single soldier of yours? This is an achievement that has never been seen before." A general sitting beside Zi Yuan also exclaimed in admiration.


    "It''s not just people who have never been here before. If any of you have the ability to do so, I''m afraid none of you will be here in the future." Nangong Xiong also started to cater to his words. In an instant, the atmosphere in the tent became very strong. Then, Nangong Xiong also suddenly spoke.


    "I bet that Murong Xiu is going to whip Wang Huai to death right now. Haha." When those words came out, even the Zi Yuan started to laugh. After a while, he calmed down and returned to his serious appearance.


    "Generals, this time, when the Violet Garden went to inquire about the news, they obtained an unbelievable piece of news. The elites of the western army are only a lot more than the ones here, and those people are all extraordinary." After he went in to investigate, he also came to a conclusion like this. The Western Desert Army had an elite guarding the grain depot.


    Soldiers referred to people who could fight on the battlefield and kill the enemy, and these types of people would usually use their lives as a reward. However, the so-called elite people referred to people who had trained in the ways of martial arts, and these types of people were the most terrifying and the most powerful. Hearing Violet Garden''s words, the people in the tent immediately quietened down, and after a long while, Lan Cang finally spoke.


    "Then in your opinion, the difference between our numbers and the enemy''s numbers is huge." Lan Cang thought about it for a moment and said the same.


    "In fact, although the enemy is more elite than our side, the number of people isn''t too far off. After these few battles, you all should know that the enemy''s powerful generals are simply inferior to our generals, so in this aspect, we have a complete victory. Even though the enemy has an elite force there, we still have it." Zi Yuan was also unwilling to let down his own side.


    "That''s right. If those elites were on the battlefield, they wouldn''t have much use. If our morale is high, I''m afraid we''d be able to take on this team." Wang Xuan cheered from the side.


    "Yes, I think so too. We still need to think carefully about what to do next." When Lan Cang heard this, he understood that he couldn''t be impatient at this moment.


    "Stop with rest!" After thinking about it, the Violet Garden slowly spat out two words.


    After the generals heard this, they also felt that this was the only option. As a result, they didn''t say anything and were all pondering on what to do next. At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu was obviously quite angry with the Western Parting army.


    "Wang Huai, Wang Huai, you''re so stupid!" When Murong Xiu heard Wang Huai''s explanation of the situation, he couldn''t help but feel depressed. How could there be such a stupid person on his side? This was a constant challenge to his bottom line, yet he couldn''t do anything about it. It was obvious how Murong Xiu was feeling right now.


    "I really admire you, General Wang. How can you be so admirable to me?" Murong Xiu couldn''t contain his anger. This was obviously the enemy''s deceitful cover-up method. This kind of strategy had such a great effect on Wang Huai. Murong Xiu really couldn''t think of any words to say to Wang Huai. Murong Xiu was quite angry at this moment.


    "Ah, General, but the other side ¡­ the other side ¡­"


    "To your head, you idiot, I was really angered to death by you!" Mu Rong Xiu gritted his teeth to prevent himself from shouting out. Then, he couldn''t hold it in any longer and shouted loudly.


    "Get the hell out of here!" "Scram for me." Murong Xiu finally couldn''t hold back his roar. Wang Huai was also scared by his roar. In the end, he also trembled and rolled away. Murong Xiu was so angry that he started laughing instead.


    How could he have met such a person? At this moment, Murong Xiu thought that he was actually dealing with himself and these people. He was extremely depressed for a moment. After getting angry for a bit, he gradually calmed down.


    Even though you did not successfully capture the Violet Garden, Murong Xiu was a bit impressed by her move. This empty city plan actually allowed the Violet Garden to escape, and for a moment, Murong Xiu didn''t know whether to laugh or cry, but in his heart, he still valued the Violet Garden a bit. Murong Xiu himself didn''t think that he would succeed in capturing the Violet Garden, but Zi did.


    Alright, if you want to play, I''ll play with you slowly. There will be a day when I''ll get you! Mu Rong Xiu''s expression turned cold as well. He was determined to win against Zi Yuan!


    For the next few days, Murong Xiu didn''t make a single move. It was as if he wouldn''t do anything, and it was on this day that Murong Xiu received the news.


    "Marshal, the food will arrive soon." At this moment, the scout also came to report respectfully to Mu Rong Xiu.


    "Mm, I understand. You can leave now." Murong Xiu also waved his hand as he slowly began to plan his next course of action. Earlier, that batch of food had been burned by the Violet Garden, and at this moment, Murong Xiu had sent troops from the west side to deliver the food there. However, he didn''t immediately allow them to enter the army camp.


    When the Violet Garden saw that Murong Xiu still hadn''t taken action, the situation in the battle had turned stiff. At this moment, the Violet Garden was discussing with Lan Cang inside the tent.


    "Zi Yuan, what''s Murong Xiu''s intention? Why is he still not attacking?" Lan Cang also felt that something wasn''t right. Normally, Murong Xiu would immediately counterattack after suffering a loss, but he didn''t do anything at this moment. This made the two of them feel a bit unfathomable.


    "General, do not be anxious. The enemy will not move. If I do not move, then let us stop here." Zi Yuan didn''t know what Murong Xiu was planning, but based on his sensitivity towards Murong Xiu, she knew that he wouldn''t give up so easily.


    "Mm, I know that too, but we still have to discuss what to do next." At this moment, Lan Cang knew that he could only remain still.

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    General, according to what Violet Garden is thinking, if the two armies are able to directly attack and break through the enemy''s headquarters, they would have no place to hide. In that case, they will immediately be exposed in our sight. Zi Yuan replied in the same manner after thinking for a moment.


    "Yeah, I know that too. But destroying Murong Xiu''s base is easier said than done. It''s not like you don''t know how difficult it was for Murong Xiu to deal with him." Lan Cang also felt that Zi Yuan''s idea was very good, but in reality, it was very difficult.


    "I know, but we can wait for them to take the initiative and attack us. Then, we can sneak attack their base camp." At this moment, the Violet Garden actually still wanted to make another sneak attack.


    "No, this won''t do. Don''t try that again. I am truly afraid of you." He had been scared witless by the previous sneak attack from the Violet Garden. If he were to experience it again, he did not know if he would be able to withstand it.


    "General, this time, it''s not the same as last time. Instead, we''ll be leading a large group of people to attack that place. It''s likely that Zi Yuan will be able to return safely with his skills." General, don''t worry. " Actually, the same thought had already occurred to Zi Yuan in his heart. The same plan might work the second time, but if he still did it the third time, the other side still wouldn''t realize that it was impossible. Besides, Murong Xiu wasn''t a fool, so he would naturally be on guard, so Zi Yuan didn''t think of sneak attacking again.


    If Murong Xiu led the army over here, then the West Li base camp would probably be the weakest and most empty time. At this time, if Violet Garden led the army over, then it would be able to achieve a miraculous victory, and the previous few times, it was also because Blue Sky wanted to hold Murong Xiu back, so the two of them had not brought many troops with them. Thus, West Li''s army was still located there, and Violet Garden did not dare to use their full power.


    After Zi Yuan suggested this idea, Lan Cang sunk into contemplation. It was obvious that Lan Cang was trying to figure out whether this matter could be resolved. After a long while, Lan Cang raised his head and spoke to Zi Yuan.


    "How confident are you?"


    "If Murong Xiu hadn''t been there, I would have a seventy percent chance of escaping unscathed. If I had been prepared, I would have been able to escape unscathed!" Even though the Violet Garden was a bit fearful of Murong Xiu and had prepared herself for him the last few times, it didn''t stop her from having confidence in herself. Therefore, it gave her such an answer, and Lan Cang could only helplessly smile. Every time he asked the Violet Garden how confident he was, the meaning in his words would be revealed.


    Every time he saw how determined the Violet Garden was, he could only nod his head in agreement. However, every time, the Violet Garden was able to return safely, and they could also achieve a certain amount of results, but every time, it would make it difficult for Lan Cang to sit in the military camp and wait in peace. Therefore, Lan Cang did not want to suffer this kind of torture.


    The last time he lost, it was all because of him being trapped inside. If he led the great army there this time, then it was very likely that he would be able to end this battle soon, but Zi Yuan had also learned from his previous lessons that Murong Xiu was not to be trifled with, and she was also afraid of Murong Xiu''s mysterious methods. She was also unable to guard against him, so Zi Yuan felt that she should have planned things properly at this moment, otherwise, a mistake would have happened last time.


    "Zi Yuan, there are some things that I should have said to you earlier, but I never had the chance to say them to you." Lan Cang knew that there was no way he could persuade Zi Yuan anymore, so he spoke with all his heart.


    "General, please speak. Violet Garden, just listen." When Zi Yuan saw how Lan Cang was acting, she adjusted her body and listened attentively.


    "Do you know that I am the head of the three armies? But the pressure on my body is also extremely great. The so-called ''handsome as a soul'' is a god. There has always only been a god of generals, not a god of war. Do you know why?" As Lan Cang spoke, he also looked at the Violet Garden.


    "I don''t know. General, please give me some pointers." Zi Yuan asked humbly.


    "Let me tell you, because the commander-in-chiefs of the three armies usually plan behind their backs, they need an undefeated heart in order to give the army a belief that they will definitely win. And behind this belief, there is a plan that requires painstaking thought day and night to come up with a plan that can achieve victory, but it will be different. Do you know that the army that you and I are leading has completely overturned my previous strategy? " It was as if he wasn''t a marshal anymore. However, Lan Cang wasn''t jealous; he felt that if he couldn''t explain it clearly to Zi Yuan, he would make Zi Yuan insist on his opinion. That would be a fatal blow to Zi Yuan.


    "What General says makes sense. Violet Garden understands, but why does the general say that the battle style between Violet Garden and the general is different from before?" Zi Yuan did not know how Lan Cang had marched and fought in the past. However, from what he had heard, there was definitely something extraordinary about Lan Cang being able to defeat him. Thus, Zi Yuan modestly asked for a leave of absence.


    Sigh, you must know, these days you have been an assassin and a military advisor, so I, as a marshal, am of no use here. I am not thinking that you have made great contributions, but rather, I am reminding you that you are a general, so you must obey the military order at a certain time. After speaking, Lan Cang''s tone also became serious. After hearing what was said, Zi Yuan also cupped his hands together and spoke.


    "General, the Violet Garden knows about it. Please forgive her for her previous inappropriate behavior."


    "Hehe, it''s good that you understand, I''m not blaming you, but to tell you, since you are a general on the battlefield, some schemes are too dangerous, it''s better not to go, because you are a god of generals, and you have the qualification to be a god of generals, then you have to lead an army to defeat the enemy openly, that''s the way of war!" This was also where his integrity rose abruptly. He really wanted to win with the Army of Light, but after fighting several times in a row, he knew that dealing with Murong Xiu wouldn''t be the way he used to be. Although he was very satisfied with Violet Garden''s performance during this period of time, what was behind this satisfaction was the torment he had to worry about day and night.


    Thinking up to this point, Lan Cang could only helplessly sigh in his heart. He was still fooled by this good friend of his. But now that things had already turned out like this, he didn''t want to say anything more to Zi Yuan.


    "Since you understand, then go back and have a good rest. When you''re ready, go and do it." At this moment, Lan Cang had also given his ultimatum.


    "It''s Zi Yuan who understands. "Then, Zi Yuan will return first." Zi Yuan also cupped his hands together as he faced Lan Cang and prepared to leave. However, just as he was about to leave, a scout suddenly barged in.


    "Marshal, the enemy is in action. They are fighting outside, and they are approaching menacingly. They seem to have gathered all the troops."


    "Hmm? "Got it, give me the order to organize the army." Lan Cang was stunned. He and Zi Yuan had just been discussing how to stop the battle, but now that Mu Rong Xiu had brought his army over, Zi Yuan naturally heard his words and turned to look at Lan Cang. Lan Cang immediately understood and nodded towards Zi Yuan.


    "I didn''t think that this Murong Xiu would lead troops to attack at this moment. Looks like we can carry out our previous plans." Lan Cang''s voice was cold, and his heart was filled with doubt. Murong Xiu, who had always been indifferent, was now leading him to take the initiative. Could it be that his written challenge a few times ago had made Murong Xiu unhappy? He wanted revenge, but Murong Xiu wasn''t such a person. When he thought of this, even though he wasn''t confident, he still warned Zi Yuan again.


    "You must know your limits. If anything unexpected happens, remember to protect your own strength. This is the last thing I want to tell you. " Lan Cang solemnly said as he looked at Zi Yuan.


    "General, rest assured! Zi Yuan understands." After that, she turned around and left. She knew that she had to move quickly, or else, she would be a step too late.


    After Zi Yuan left, Lan Cang quickly gathered the three armies.


    "Now that we have a great enemy, what should we do?!" Lan Cang shouted out to the assembled army of three.


    "Fight, fight, fight!" The three armies shouted out in unison. Only the word ''fight'' was able to vent their emotions. After Lan Cang received this aura, he too immediately roared out.


    "That''s right, only battle! Brothers, come with me and fight! " At this moment, Lan Cang waved his hand and leapt onto the back of his horse as he headed for the battlefield.


    On the battlefield, Murong Xiu was currently sitting on top of his horse as he surveyed his surroundings. Murong Xiu''s eyes were as cold as a god of war, and at this moment, Murong Xiu felt that it was necessary to teach Lan Cang a lesson. Could it be that he really intended to withdraw?


    "Lan Cang, you''re late this time." When Murong Xiu saw Lan Cang approach, he spoke slowly with no expression on his face.


    "Heh, Murong Xiu, you and I don''t have much to say, right? If you want to fight, then fight!" Lan Cang didn''t waste any time on idle chatter. Instead, he chose to declare war on Mu Rong Xiu, who was the last to speak.


    "Lan Cang, let me ask you, what will happen if I capture you alive one day?" Mu Rong Xiu didn''t start talking about the war, but chose to ask such a question instead. Lan Cang was obviously startled by the question, but in that split-second of being stunned, Mu Rong Xiu saw many things.


    "Lan Cang, let me tell you. Zi Yuan is mine, and I must have her as well. So, do you understand?" Mu Rong Xiu had arrogantly announced the ownership of the Violet Garden, but Lan Cang actually became angry when he heard Mu Rong Xiu''s words. Lan Cang was furious at Mu Rong Xiu''s arrogant words.


    "Bullsh * t! How could there be so much rubbish? Let''s just start the battle!" When Lan Cang heard that Mu Rong Xiu had directly announced that the Violet Garden was her, he couldn''t help but feel a surge of anger. However, when Lan Cang heard that Mu Rong Xiu had directly announced that the Violet Garden was her, he couldn''t help but feel a surge of anger.

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    "Haha, Lan Cang, ah, Lan Cang, you''re just a subject after all. What ability do you have to compete with me and Helian. In the end, Helian Haoyan managed to conquer the world and even gave away a beauty. In the end, you still haven''t won." Murong Xiu knew that Lan Cang was just as fond of the Violet Garden as he was of it, so Murong Xiu wanted to use this as an excuse to stir Lan Cang up. However, Lan Cang was a tenacious person, and although he had a temper towards Murong Xiu, he wasn''t of much use.


    After a moment of anger, Lan Cang had realized that he had been tricked, but he couldn''t deny that Murong Xiu''s move had been a beautiful one that had shaken his heart. Thinking of this, he knew that he couldn''t let Murong Xiu take the lead.


    "Murong Xiu, let me tell you this. You will never get the Violet Garden because once she has a man, she will be my good brother and she will be his woman. You will only be a vassal, so what if you have a chance? If your heart isn''t with you, you''re still trash." Lan Cang mocked. Murong Xiu''s words made Murong Xiu angry. He didn''t expect the other party to be so tenacious. Murong Xiu''s originally expressionless face now had a trace of malevolence!


    It wasn''t that men lacked temper. On the contrary, war between men would always have a common topic, and that was women! If they were to mention the other two or the two, they would know that it was all a fart. However, if they were to mention Zi Yuan, no matter whether it was Murong Xiu who was sly or Lan Cang who was tenacious, the two of them would be angry. Thus, after they looked at each other, they both shouted at the same time.


    "Where is the Northern Yue army?!"


    "Where is the army from the west?"


    "Here!" "Yes!" "Kill them!" Both sides shouted at the same time, their voices like thunder.


    Immediately, the entire battlefield was filled with the smell of smoke. With a boom, the entire battlefield erupted. Immediately, the two armies began to fight each other!


    The blood on the battlefield was boiling hot as the battle between Murong Xiu and Lan Cang was extremely intense. Lan Cang was extremely angry because of the fuse that had been triggered by Murong Xiu. Now, the two of them were fighting to the death.


    At this moment, Lan Cang was only thinking about killing Murong Xiu, who naturally had an endless supply of tricks up his sleeve. Murong Xiu saw a gap on Lan Cang''s left side and then sent out another palm strike.


    Seeing this, Murong Xiu wanted to take advantage of the situation and continue slapping. But at this moment, Lan Cang also gathered his inner strength and fiercely swung the blade in his hand into the air, and with the combination of his two palms, he struck Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu was unable to dodge in time and could only protect his chest as he was knocked back several steps.


    Lan Cang knew that he could no longer respond to the attack with haste, so he immediately sealed his internal organs, preventing this destructive and powerful internal energy from entering his heart. Murong Xiu, on the other hand, was shaken by that palm, so much that he could not even stand properly anymore.


    At this moment, the two of them seemed to have discussed it at the same time. Surprisingly, they did not attack again. Instead, they chose to speed up their recovery.


    "Lan Cang, that palm must have felt pretty bad, right?" Even though Murong Xiu was recovering, he still spoke coldly to Lan Cang.


    "Hmph, didn''t you also receive my punch?" At this moment, Lan Cang knew that the other party wouldn''t dare to make a move against him. Otherwise, if he suffered internal injuries, his life would be in danger. So the two of them were waiting, while Lan Cang looked at Murong Xiu and found him difficult to deal with.


    The palm strike just now clearly had a different kind of inner force compared to his own cultivation technique. Lan Cang specialized in masculine cultivation, and his fist and feet moved forward, whereas Murong Xiu''s was the complete opposite; however, that inner force of Murong Xiu was obviously very domineering and hard to guard against. Earlier, he knew that Murong Xiu''s martial arts style was strange, but he didn''t personally experience it, so he didn''t think it was anything extraordinary.


    Thinking about it here, he also felt a little serious. This martial art was a top grade martial art, but one of the biggest drawbacks of this was that it would slowly corrode his inner world, causing him to become extremely cold. Now that Murong Xiu had cultivated this martial art to such an extent, he didn''t even lose his inner heart, so it was likely that he had found a way to fix it.


    At the same time, Murong Xiu also felt a bit uncomfortable. Like a dragon flying through the nine heavens, this palm directly struck his chest. Even though he had used that palm to cut off a large portion of his internal force, a portion of it still rushed towards his chest. Therefore, it wasn''t easy for Murong Xiu to pass this test. He knew that the title of number one marshal in the North was not just for show.


    Meanwhile, on the other side, the battle on the battlefield was getting fiercer and fiercer as well. At this moment, the soldiers of both armies were also seeing their own brothers die by their sides just like that. Both sides'' eyes were red as they thought about how they could kill each other.


    "Second Brother, don''t worry. I''ll be with you soon." "Ahhh!" Fresh blood quickly splattered all over his body. After turning around, he was pierced through the chest by the enemy, but he did not give up. Turning his head, he also thrust his spear into the enemy''s chest.


    In his eyes, there was a look of determination, and there was also a look of joy. Haha, it wouldn''t be a loss if I killed two of them.


    "Hu Zi! Hu Zi! Damn it! You didn''t wait for me!" I''ll be with you soon. " The other person was clearly his good brother. At this moment, when he saw that his brother had also died, his eyes immediately turned red, and at this moment, there was no tears on the battlefield, only blood. Perhaps some people saw that their brother had left after dying and followed him.


    "You bastard, here I come. "Haha." After killing the enemy, he happily left this world. On this battlefield, people were stepping on people, blood was flowing from their bodies, and at this moment, they had actually become a mess. They were also true heroes, men who did not fear life and death!


    Men are soldiers, they are heroes, they live like ghosts, they die like war gods! At the very least, right now, I have already killed enough on the battlefield. Almost everyone on the battlefield has the same thought right now, but whether it is the North Yue or the West Li, they would all end up killing each other. Blood was flowing like a river, gathering here in a spectacular fashion.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you''re back! I''m coming!" With a loud shout, he raised his blade and rushed forward. Murong Xiu didn''t say anything, but his eyes focused as he began to fight with Lan Cang.


    "Hmph! Murong Xiu, do you know what basis I, a good man from the Northern Yue, have to fight against the traitor Xi Li here?" As Lan Cang swung his blade, he shouted out in a loud voice. Mu Rong Xiu, on the other hand, turned a deaf ear to his words and used his most powerful killing move to directly strike at Cang. Lan Cang, on the other hand, let out another thunderous roar at this moment.


    "Let me tell you, I, Bei Yue, am not afraid of death. I will protect my country, I will protect my wife, my children, and my mother. But what about you? Because of your personal gain, you killed so many innocent people? Murong Xiu, you deserve to die!" He knew that at this moment, Lan Cang wanted to ignite the anger in his heart with words. The two of them had fought to the point where there was no other way to kill the other, and Lan Cang was also thinking this way at this moment. He wanted to vent the discontent in his heart and vent out his grief as strength so that he could persevere in his belief and kill Murong Xiu.


    "Hmph, Lan Cang, I, Xi Li, am naturally not someone that you, Bei Yue, can compare to. Look at the soldiers of the northern Yue, each of them dying as fast as they can without eating. How could Lan Cang have the face to say such words?" Mu Rong Xiu retorted.


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, don''t worry. You''ll be like a man from the west soon. The soldiers from the north, listen to me. Kill one, kill two, and you can leave without worry." "Haha!" Lan Cang''s loud shout was like a thunderbolt that struck the hearts of the northern soldiers. Murong Xiu also knew that he couldn''t allow Lan Cang to rashly boost the morale of his opponents. Now that the battle had come to this, the morale of the troops on both sides was the most important, so Murong Xiu suddenly shouted as well.


    "Listen up, soldiers of Xi Li. Kill a hundred silver taels and a hundred soldiers will become generals!" Murong Xiu believed that all the people in this world were connected because of their interests, but Lan Cang believed that relationships were the most important. Thus, the Blue Sky Soldiers were taught by their feelings, which was completely different from Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu was so focused on his interests, so Murong Xiu couldn''t do anything on the battlefield.


    "Haha, did you hear that? The people from Xi Li went to the battlefield for money." A soldier of the Northern Yue actually laughed out loudly at this moment. Then, he stabbed his spear into the chest of his enemy. His eyes were indescribably cold.


    "Of course I heard it! Brothers of the Northern Yue, those people from Western City are actually not even taking their parents with them. These bastards, let''s take their lives!" That person retorted.


    "Haha, alright, who is the true hero? Let''s compete on the battlefield. Marshal, we''ve rushed to the battlefield for you!" It was as if he no longer cared about his own life, and Lan Cang and Murong Xiu had naturally heard it. Lan Cang had almost cried because of the current atmosphere, but his heart was filled with relief, and Murong Xiu''s expression was ice-cold. He watched as Murong Xiu quietly formed a vortex with his left hand, preparing to slap it towards Lan Cang Ping.


    BOOM! BOOM! "To think that this palm strike was actually so powerful. The northern soldiers'' corpses were actually sent flying, and when Lan Cang saw this, the anger in his heart immediately flared up.

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    "Murong Xiu, you despicable scumbag, your father is here to take you in." Lan Cang was so angry that his father had to say it himself. Murong Xiu didn''t say anything, but kept on fighting with his life on the line. He knew that no matter what he said, it would be useless.


    At that moment, the number of soldiers from the Northern Yue were indeed smaller than that of Xi Li, and the elites were also much fewer. On the other side, Violet Garden had already snuck into the interior of Xi Li, and at that moment, the two armies were already in the most intense phase of fighting against the soldiers from Xi Li. At that moment, the two armies were fighting against each other.


    "Eh? Why do I feel like there are so many footsteps here?" A soldier guarding the camp said to the person beside him.


    "I heard it too. Could it be that the marshal is back?" That person also asked with a puzzled expression.


    "Your marshal is not coming back!"


    Puff, puff! The Zi Yuan directly said those words coldly. However, the dagger in his hand quietly plundered their lives. At this moment, the Zi Yuan was wearing a military uniform and indescribably mighty. After that, he waved his hand.


    "Attack the Western City! Kill!" Kill! Kill! " At that moment, Xi Li also heard it. He wanted to use this power to tell Xi Li''s army, "We''re here, accept your death." When the soldiers of the Northern Yue heard how mighty their general was, they too unleashed their might and charged forward.


    "Ah, there''s an enemy attack. Gather all of them." After hearing this, a few soldiers also picked up their weapons one by one.


    "Ah, you, you all." Pu. Before that person even finished speaking, Zi Feng pierced forth with his sword. This woman was also extraordinary. At that moment, she had also followed the Violet Garden to this place. Just when Zi Feng was about to go all out to kill her, Zi Yuan directly leapt to her side, grabbed her, and walked towards the back.


    "Zi Feng, you will lead a group of people to secretly pass from behind. I will lead some people to cover for you." At that moment, Zi Feng also thought of two ambush tactics. The cover could give the opponent a finger poke, but it could also achieve a surprise victory. Zi Feng also felt that this tactic of Zi Yuan lasted for ten minutes, so he nodded, waved his right hand, and brought his people to silently rush behind him.


    "Everyone, listen to me. Follow me and kill these Western Paradise bandits!" Those people had their guts broken by Zi Yuan''s aura, so they did not dare to surround him. Seeing that, Zi Yuan knew that the current atmosphere was extremely grand, so he led his troops and rushed towards Xi Li''s base camp.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan truly knows that there''s no one here. Brothers, it''s time to show off." As for Xiao Yi, he was naturally one of the teams that had made a surprise attack with the Violet Garden. It was also because the Violet Garden had seen that Xiao Yi was indeed not ordinary, so they made him a sergeant. At this moment, Xiao Yi also wanted to repay the grievances he felt.


    "Alright, Big Brother Xiao, let me compete with you!" When the Northern Yue elites saw that Xiao Yi was actually so brave and ferocious, they immediately leaped into the battle circle. Following the momentum of the two, the Northern Yue soldiers were also pulled up by them at this moment.


    Of course, these were all instructions from the Violet Garden when they first arrived. The current Violet Garden also knew that the army''s aura was the most important on the battlefield.


    "Brothers, we can''t hold them off anymore, retreat to the back!" He actually chose to retreat. At this moment, Zi Yuan also laughed coldly, the two surprise attacks from before had caused him to feel extremely aggrieved, at least he had paid some interest now, and just as the soldiers were about to charge out, Zi Feng had also led a group to kill them!


    "Kill!" "Leave no one alive!" After following the Violet Garden for such a long time, he had gradually learned a lot from her. This cold aura naturally came along with it. At this moment, when the Violet Garden saw Zi Feng bringing his people over, she immediately waved her hand and shouted loudly.


    "This is a rare opportunity! If he didn''t kill enough, he would miss it! Brothers, don''t miss it. " After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he took the lead and charged forward.


    At this moment, Xi Li had fallen to one side. When the people in the camp there saw that they were unable to withstand the attack, they stealthily avoided the soldiers from the Northern Yue. Then, they started to smoke at the back of the camp. And Zi Yuan also saw it. Kill him for me! "


    These people were personally picked by Helian Lie, and these people had gone through many dangers together with Zi Yuan, so they also had an extraordinary admiration for Zi Yuan. At this moment, being able to come here with their general to surprise them once again, their blood boiled and their thirst for blood boiled. At the same time, Murong Xiu was also fighting Cang to a standstill at the same time.


    Suddenly, Murong Xiu also saw the smoke rising from the base camp behind him. He cried out in his heart, "Something bad has happened! Something bad has happened!"


    At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu''s sword carried a cold aura as he swung it towards Lan Cang. The two blades collided and exploded with a loud bang!


    "Lan Cang, it really is a good plan. You can use the same tactic three times. Alright, I''ve underestimated you." How could he have known that Lan Cang had used the same method three times? Logically speaking, he should have been prepared for this, but Murong Xiu truly didn''t know that the Violet Garden would actually make another surprise attack, so he didn''t have any defenses in place and directly brought everyone out. Now that he saw smoke from his own base camp, how could he not know what had happened to him?


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, there''s a myriad of changes on the battlefield. What can you do about it?" At this moment, Lan Cang was also laughing happily. When he saw that his opponent was so angry, Lan Cang was extremely happy. After he saw the smoke, he also knew that Zi Yuan had succeeded. Thus, he relaxed.


    "Hmph, I will pay you back the debt sooner or later." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he moved to the back and pulled Xi Li''s banner as he started waving it in the air! he shouted.


    "Retreat!" After hearing Murong Xiu''s shout, the Western Desert soldiers acted as if they were relieved of a heavy burden as they quickly ran back. When the northern soldiers saw that the people from the Western Desert were about to escape, their blood boiled with passion.


    "Haha, brothers, the people from the west are fleeing, don''t give them the chance!" When the northern soldier saw the man from the west side running away in fear, he actually charged directly towards him.


    "Kill! Damn, we haven''t killed enough today!" He broke out in a sweat and shouted at the Northern Yue soldiers.


    Murong Xiu naturally saw all of this, but Murong Xiu knew that he had to hurry back. Otherwise, if the base camp was taken care of, he would be surrounded on all sides by enemies, so Murong Xiu had no choice but to shout. Murong Xiu naturally knew the consequences of his shout.


    "Go back and kill!" Murong Xiu''s feelings were extremely complicated. After leading so many troops, he had actually lost this one match in such a dejected manner. Murong Xiu was also furious, but he still led his men and rushed back.


    Suddenly, with a step, the dagger moved through the crowd and reaped a lot of lives. Compared to these soldiers, Zi Yuan could be considered the king of this place, and just as he was enjoying the slaughter, Murong Xiu had also returned.


    The Zi Yuan knew that he could not linger any longer. Otherwise, the tragedy from the last time would appear again. However, he had succeeded in his goal this time around. Thinking of this, the Zi Yuan shouted loudly.


    "Retreat!" "All of you, retreat!" After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he took care of the two elites rushing at him and mounted his horse.


    "Cheng Zi Yuan, one day, I will catch you and make you submit to me!" Murong Xiu had no choice but to give up as he saw Zi Yuan and his men escape. He couldn''t stop them either. However, when Murong Xiu saw the departing silhouette of Zi Yuan, his eyes brimmed with the desire to subdue her. I must have this woman!


    At that moment, Zi Yuan was leading his men and running towards the northern army camp. At this moment, although the Northern Yue army was heavily injured, they all knew that this time, they were able to kill the Western Alliance army and cause them to flee. Thus, they were quite excited in their hearts.


    On the battlefield, the enemies and the corpses of their own people were mixed together. Not a single person''s body was stained with fresh blood, and the ground was dyed red, as if a tank had been broken, directly flowing along the cracks on the ground. At this moment, the Northern Yue soldiers were also searching for their brothers.


    "Big brother, second brother is gone. I''m going to find him. " When the northern soldier turned over a corpse and saw that it wasn''t his own brother, he actually started crying.


    "Third brother, don''t cry. After this battle, I will bring you back to find a wife." The man was also crying, but although he was talking nonsense, his heart was bleeding.


    "Ah, brother, you''ve left. It''s not enough for me to fight here alone!" Many people started howling. These soldiers on the battlefield weren''t afraid of death, but they were afraid that their brother wouldn''t be by their side. This way, they wouldn''t feel safe, and these people started to cry bitterly.


    These people were all great men, but because of the war, their wives had scattered, and their brothers were in a different world. Thinking about this, the Violet Garden also became sorrowful. When Lan Cang saw this, he also felt an abnormal sadness. However, he was a soldier after all. After tidying up his sorrowful emotions, he jumped onto the back of his horse and stood on top of it. At this moment, everyone was staring at Lan Cang.

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    "Brothers, all of you are doing well. I, Lan Cang, swear for all of you that if I am unable to defeat this battle, I will turn into a ghost hero and become a horse for my dead brother!" At this moment, Lan Cang was forcefully holding back his tears as he shouted out. When the soldiers saw their marshal speak in such a manner, their blood boiled.


    "General, you are mighty. With you here, we are not afraid!" Rumbling noises came from these soldiers.


    "Although we won this battle, it was a miserable victory! You are all heroes, fighting and killing for your country, your families, and your future happiness. You are unbeatable heroes, and I, Cang Lan, am proud of you! " At this moment, Lan Cang''s heartfelt words were once again revealed.


    Immediately, the people below, including Fei Teng, all became excited. With the marshal thinking this way for them, so what if they died? When they heard Lan Cang''s words, all of them tidied up their sorrowful emotions and then Lan Cang suddenly shouted.


    "Teacher class, return to camp!" Rest well tonight and adjust tomorrow. " He knew that there were some things that shouldn''t be said, otherwise, it would be insulting to these soldiers. Therefore, after saying a few words of encouragement, Lan Cang immediately ordered the class teacher to return to the camp. At this moment, when Zi Yuan saw Lan Cang, she felt that he was indeed an indomitable man.


    "Zi Yuan, you did well this time. It was a heavy blow to Murong Xiu as well." As soon as Lan Cang returned to the military camp, he immediately began to praise Zi Yuan.


    "General, you flatter me. This is part of my duty." Without arrogance, he did not hold back. Lan Cang knew the character of the Violet Garden and did not say anything else to praise her.


    "This is a small lesson for Murong Xiu, but I don''t know what he''s going to do next." At this moment, he was also discussing with Zi Yuan what he should do next.


    "I know that Murong Xiu won''t let this go easily, but I need to figure out how to do it." Every time the Purple Garden attacked Murong Xiu, it would have a feeling of calm before the storm. Because what Murong Xiu did was out of everyone''s expectation, no one knew what his next step would be, so the confrontation between the Purple Garden and Murong Xiu was very regular. Every time Murong Xiu suffered a loss, the Purple Garden would think of a way to save the situation, and this was often the same as letting the Purple Garden suffer a loss.


    Lan Cang naturally knew about this, so he wasn''t willing to wait until Murong Xiu had planned everything out before passively accepting the challenge. But in reality, this was the case for several battles, as if there were no negotiations. The blood was still floating in his mind.


    However, Murong Xiu didn''t think so. Murong Xiu wanted to buy time, so he had to face off against Blue Sky and Violet Garden, but he had no choice. Both of them didn''t want the common people of the world to live in the chaos of battle, but they had to face it, and the only way to solve the problem was to unify the world. Murong Xiu''s way of thinking was also the same. However, Helian and Murong Xiu''s starting points were completely different. This was the reason why the Violet Palace had always been so against people like Mu Rong Xiu.


    "General, I''ve thought of a way." A flash of inspiration suddenly struck Zi Yuan as he thought of an ingenious move. Lan Cang was also startled by the sound before turning to Zi Yuan to signal her.


    "General, according to my understanding of Murong Xiu, he definitely won''t let us off this time. Instead of waiting for him to take the initiative to attack us, we might as well think of a way to force him into a trap." Violet Garden said. On the surface, her words had the same meaning. Taking the initiative to attack and throwing oneself into a trap were both a given, but there really wasn''t much difference.


    "You mean? We set up an ambush here, waiting for him to break in? " Lan Cang was also aware of this crucial point. Suddenly, he started to laugh.


    "Haha, that''s a good idea. It''s true that Murong Xiu will suffer a loss again, but I don''t know how to do it exactly. Murong Xiu isn''t someone who''s easily deceived." Lan Cang smiled at first before realizing that this matter was not that easy.


    "General, don''t worry. Just listen to me. We can open a gap on the side of the army camp. Although there are a few people there, it is an empty city." As Zi Yuan spoke up to this point, Lan Cang naturally understood that Zi Yuan wanted to repeat the same trick and continue with the empty city plan! Thinking of this, Lan Cang also felt that this matter was feasible.


    "But you never thought about it. If you let Murong Xiu wake up, he''d probably bite you back then." Lan Cang said with concern. He knew a lot about Murong Xiu''s temper since he was too cold.


    "You can rest assured that Murong Xiu won''t dare to attack our barracks again." "Although we won the battle miserably, we can''t underestimate the enemy either. Right now, the people from Western Paradise are still inside the tent, awaiting Murong Xiu''s judgement. Since the general knows that Mu Rong Xiu has returned, when they saw that their marshal ran away, their hearts naturally wouldn''t feel good. Murong Xiu is probably discussing something with the generals." Indeed, the several exchanges between the Violet Garden and Murong Xiu made it clear that Murong Xiu was difficult to deal with. However, this person''s viciousness was hard to guard against, so she decided to catch him uninvited and strike him down.


    "Alright, since you''ve said that, then we can make some good arrangements." When Lan Cang heard this, he also felt that this matter could be acted upon. Thus, he discussed the following details with Zi Yuan.


    He knew that in a war like this, death was inevitable, so there wasn''t much sadness. After thinking about it, he would be alone, quietly wiping his sword and saber in the dark of the night. Tomorrow, there would be another battle, and even if there wasn''t, he would still need to prepare properly for it. In order to not let his brother die, in order to survive, yes, living here was the only way to become a true hero. Those who died could only be considered as dead when spoken of by others, and if he wanted to be an eternal hero, he had to live on!


    On the other hand, as Purple Garden had said, Murong Xiu was truly enraged when he was in the army camp, and the generals couldn''t take it anymore. At this moment, Murong Xiu didn''t say a word, nor did he make them kneel and wait for orders, and after a few consecutive blows, Murong Xiu and the generals were completely numb. Murong Xiu knew that his opponent hadn''t damaged his vitality, and that he had to return in time to attack the base camp.


    No, no, I absolutely cannot lose! Murong Xiu knew that what he lost wasn''t just a battle, but the entire world! Otherwise, he wouldn''t have another chance to fight Helian Lie against the world, and he still had to think of a way to deal a heavy blow to the enemy. Right now, Murong Xiu didn''t seem to be too angry as he coldly swept his gaze over them. All of them lowered their heads at the same time in the face of Murong Xiu''s gaze, knowing that their general was about to say something.


    Every time he wanted to say something, these people would lower their heads like primary school students, not daring to look at him. Could it be that he was so scary in their hearts? What Murong Xiu didn''t know was that his years of experience had made those who knew him understand that he was truly terrifying!


    "All of you, look up." Even though Murong Xiu felt helpless, he still wanted to restore the morale of his side.


    "I don''t blame you this time. On the battlefield, everything changed in a flash, and the battle also changed day by day. Perhaps in the last second, it was because of a decision I didn''t make, so I don''t blame you." It was true that these generals weren''t the ones to blame. It was you who had asked us to assemble the three armies to attack the Northern Yue, but even though we lost in the end and you were the one to blame us for it, Murong Xiu wouldn''t take the initiative to blame us. This time, Murong Xiu took the initiative to admit his mistake, which caused the other generals to feel uneasy.


    "How could the general blame you this time? We didn''t expect it in time." He knew that if he flattered them a little at this moment, it would be able to ease his image in Murong Xiu''s heart. Ever since he was sung as an empty city, Wang Huai had been in a difficult situation, and when Murong Xiu heard this, he was comforted by the fact that there were still people who knew what was good for him.


    "Everyone, do you have any thoughts on what we should do next? Although, we don''t need to boost others'' morale and extinguish our own might," Chu Feng said with a smile. Mu Rong Xiu swept his gaze over his depression and started to discuss with the generals.

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    General, in my opinion, the reason why the enemy raided our military camp three times and succeeded the third time was also because we knew that our defenses towards them would only become deeper and more lax. No one would have expected that the enemy, General Zi Yuan, would still dare to attack us after suffering such heavy injuries. When Murong Xiu heard this, he looked at Li Yu with a slightly different expression. This person was able to understand the meaning of all these twists and turns, and it must be difficult for him to do so as there were still some people in his camp who could understand the logic behind this. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also felt somewhat comforted.


    "Mm, I know what you''re talking about. The key now is what we should do next." Murong Xiu''s expression eased up. At this moment, he wanted to get some useful information from these people. Ever since Zhuge Feimu died, it had been a long time since he''d discussed countermeasures with these people. Usually, he was the one who assigned the mission and they were the ones to carry it out.


    "Marshal, from this subordinate''s perspective, since that Zi Yuan is able to create this sort of miraculous victory effect for us time and time again, we should be able to do the same." Li Yu continued.


    "How do I draw a gourd?" Mu Rong Xiu understood what Li Yu was saying, so he came up with a plan.


    "We can lead a team to break through the enemy''s weakest joint, this way we can also launch a surprise attack, and let them suffer the same fate. Presumably, we have always been fighting them openly, so they will not think that we will directly attack their army camp." When Li Yu saw that his marshal was encouraging him, he became even more excited and even called his side a righteous teacher. Li Yu didn''t know that it was because of this plan that made Murong Xiu feel even more defeated. Of course, Murong Xiu didn''t know about this, but Murong Xiu was also thinking about it and felt that this plan would work.


    "Mm, this method is indeed possible, but we need to get some information to let us know which part of them is the weakest." Murong Xiu also knew that this method was possible, but he still needed a team of people to gather information. Murong Xiu was afraid that this team would be swallowed if they went.


    "This lowly general is willing to resign and lead the team!" Wang Huai also took a step forward and said this as he knelt on one knee.


    "This lowly general is also willing!" Li Yu naturally didn''t want Wang Huai to steal away this good idea of his. He didn''t want to be outdone, so he jumped out and said this. Murong Xiu saw the two of them fighting each other to do this, so how could he not know that they wanted to claim credit in front of him? Murong Xiu also felt helpless. It was indeed a simple task, but it wasn''t that easy.


    "You can do whatever you want with Li Yu, but be careful when you do anything. Don''t act recklessly." Mu Rong Xiu took a deep breath and said.


    "Yes, Marshal. This lowly general will definitely live up to everyone''s expectations." When Li Yu heard that his marshal had asked him to do this, he felt happy in his heart. Li Yu also knew that if this plan really worked, his image in the marshal''s heart would gradually rise.


    Murong Xiu knew what they were thinking, but he didn''t stop them from doing so. At this moment, Murong Xiu''s heart wavered, ''Was I wrong in the past? Didn''t I always think this way? Those who are at a disadvantage want to obtain those rights from me, and I am already at the peak of Western Paradise. Then I must obtain the world in order to be able to give them so many rights!?'' As he thought about this, Murong Xiu''s expression turned resolute. He wasn''t wrong! The only way was to get the world!


    It was night, and the night sky above the battlefield was difficult for anyone to see, because every military camp had torches, and Li Yu naturally knew this, so he didn''t bring many people with him, and he would not dare to enter any further. Since Li Yu was able to come up with this idea, he naturally knew that it was not a stupid one, so he knew that it was very dangerous inside the northern army.


    "Reporting to General, I discovered that there were actually very few people in the Northwest Army Camp. However, there is also a group of elites there. It should be their food and a place to sleep." The scout returned and whispered to Li Yu in a low voice. When Li Yu heard this, his face also lit up. This is the place!


    At the moment, there were only a few people here, and they were in a place to store food. If they were in a nest, it would be a huge blow to the enemy. After Li Yu received the news, he slowly retreated with his underlings. In a corner of the dark night, two figures could be seen watching Li Yu leave. They couldn''t help but sneer at him.


    "Marshal, I''ve found it." After Li Yu returned, he cupped his hands together and said with a pleased expression on his face. As for Wang Huai, he lightly snorted, his heart feeling uncomfortable.


    "Oh? "Tell me the details." When Murong Xiu heard Li Yu''s words, he also felt that this person was very reliable.


    "After going through so much trouble and hiding in that pile of grass, his eyes were never lowered. He has been in a state of extreme fatigue all this time. Moreover ¡­


    "Stop!" I want you to get to the point. Where did you get all this bullshit from? " Murong Xiu had thought this person was rather reliable, but he was interrupted by Li Yu''s nagging. Li Yu gave a gentle smile before continuing.


    "That''s the place where the fodder is locked up in the northwest military camp, and it''s also where the enemy is camping." At this moment, Li Yu resolutely said.


    "Hmm? Good, that''s for the best! "Li Yu, this time you''ve done a great deed. This Marshal will remember it. I plan to head there myself, so you''ll follow me to attack the enemy''s army camp together." He hadn''t thought that the other side''s military camp would be like this. The place to eat and the place to sleep were the same, so he decided to arrange some people to go down there. At this moment, the sound of thunder suddenly came from outside, and it started to rain. Murong Xiu was looking at the gloomy weather, but he couldn''t stop himself from thinking that once it started to rain, he had to go there.


    "Remember, listen to my orders and don''t act rashly!" After counting the number of people, Murong Xiu chose to lead 10,000 elites. At this moment, he was fully prepared to take care of the North Yue base in one fell swoop.


    "Yes, this subordinate will remember!" The group of people said in unison.


    He knew that he couldn''t be exposed, or else he wouldn''t be able to return. When he arrived at this location, Murong Xiu found that it was exactly as Li Yu had said, the place where the food was delivered was actually together with the campsite. Suddenly, Murong Xiu''s expression turned cold as he waved his right hand and commanded these people to follow him inside.


    Just when Murong Xiu was about to take the lead and kill the guard, he discovered that there were no guards here. Thus, he led his men and entered as if there were no other people present. At this moment, Murong Xiu also felt that something was wrong, but he couldn''t pinpoint it either. When Murong Xiu and the ten thousand elites were heading inside, they didn''t see anyone inside the tent. Suddenly, Murong Xiu was startled.


    "Retreat! Quickly retreat!" At this moment, Murong Xiu was also slightly dazed. There wasn''t a single person here, so he guessed that they had fallen into a trap. Just as he was about to lead the group of people to retreat, he heard a loud shout.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, do you think I''ll agree if you leave something behind?" Lan Cang let out a loud shout as well. He stood on top of the city gate tower and looked down at Murong Xiu. Then, he let out a loud shout.


    "Kill them all!" After he finished speaking, Lan Cang took the lead and jumped down.


    Boom, boom, boom! At this moment, the soldiers who had been lying in ambush rushed over and surrounded them.


    "Form a four-sided formation for me!" Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t let himself be attacked from the back, or else he wouldn''t be able to escape this time. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also shouted loudly, while Li Yu and the rest were already trembling with fear. He had actually stupidly delivered himself to someone else, but it was useless for Li Yu to regret it now.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, I''m afraid you''ve picked a good day today." Blue Sky laughed out loud. With a wave of his saber, raindrops also began to rain down. Drip drip!


    "Hmph, Lan Cang has such great ability. He actually thought of this move for me. But, do you think you can trap me?" Mu Rong Xiu also stabbed out with his sword and shouted.


    "Retreat to the back of the line, and cut a path for us!" Following Murong Xiu''s shout, those people all knew that they couldn''t fight back, so they chose to retreat. However, how could Lan Cang and Zi Yuan let them leave so easily?


    The Violet Garden had long since hidden herself and was waiting for an opportunity to kill Murong Xiu in one strike! As for Murong Xiu, he was currently being tightly entangled by Lan Cang. Occasionally, there would be soldiers to intercept him, so he was anxious. He knew that the odds were against him this time.


    At this moment, the Western Desert Army was also in a dire situation. They knew that they could not get out, so they might as well fight to the death, so they also went all out to fight the Northern Desert Army. However, how could the Northern Yue Army let these ten thousand elite soldiers escape so easily?

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    He knew that Zi Yuan was waiting for an opportunity to kill him in the dark, so when Murong Xiu was fighting with Lan Cang, he was also very passive and didn''t use much strength. Lan Cang naturally felt that Murong Xiu had some leeway, but Lan Cang didn''t think that way. Lan Cang had directly used all of his inner strength to fight with Murong Xiu, but Murong Cang had been forced by him to the point where he had no other choice but to give him a tight slap on the back of Murong Cang''s hand. When the Violet Garden saw this, she knew that this was a good opportunity. With a whoosh, she was shot from behind.


    Murong Yu, on the other hand, had purposely endured Lan Cang''s palm strike and leapt up onto the city gate tower, but at this moment, Purple Garden''s concealed weapon had arrived. Murong Xiu couldn''t dodge in time, but fortunately, with Murong Xiu''s powerful inner force, he had managed to jump onto the city gate and break the shackles on both sides of the city gate. Then, he had used his sword and martial arts to break Li Yu''s shackles.


    With a loud bang, Li Yu retreated far away! After spitting out a mouthful of blood, he collapsed to the ground. Li Yu had died! He knew that he wouldn''t be able to catch up to Murong Xiu at this moment. When the palm was thrown out, Lan Cang already knew that Murong Xiu wanted to escape using the power of the palm, but he wasn''t able to do so in an instant. Otherwise, he would have to endure the power of the palm.


    Fortunately, Xi Li''s elite troops had already lost so much elite troops. They had made a killing this time.


    "Marshal, three thousand generals and five hundred men from my side have died!" At this moment, Nangong Xiong also walked over to report his battle results to Lan Cang. When Lan Cang heard this, he also felt very satisfied. It wasn''t possible for the enemies to just die on the battlefield. If his side didn''t die, then exchanging five hundred people for the three thousand elites on the battlefield would already be an incredible feat. Lan Cang also nodded in satisfaction, but as he looked in Murong Xiu''s direction of escape, his heart was filled with regret!


    At that moment, Mu Rong Xiu had already escaped from the base in a sorry state. This time, he was clearly furious. He''d been tricked again, so he had no choice but to get angry this time.


    Faced with Murong Xiu''s anger, the generals were helpless. They knew that their marshal was in an extremely unstable state, and his feet were trembling as he stood to the side, trembling with fear. When Murong Xiu returned to his base camp, he immediately summoned these people.


    "F * ck, a bunch of trash!" Especially that good-for-nothing Li Yu, he was actually so incompetent. " Murong Xiu actually couldn''t take it anymore. He held his breath for a long time, then cursed out. When those people saw Murong Xiu''s anger, they knew that Li Yu was in trouble. However, they carefully glanced at her out of the corner of their eyes, but didn''t see any trace of her. They immediately knew that the ambush had failed, and that Li Yu was dead as well.


    "Which one of you dares to talk to me about a surprise attack!?" Hm? Wang Huai, do you dare to go? " Right now, Murong Xiu was extremely angry at these two fools. The two of them were still fighting over them. Fine, you guys go and snatch them. Fine, I''ll let you go right now and see if you die or not.


    "Marshal, this lowly general is willing to risk his life for you. However, I never thought that Li Yu would be so useless. I hope Marshal thinks highly of his health. Do not be angry." Wang Huai also heard Murong Xiu point at him and knew that there was no way he could avoid this attack. Murong Xiu sent a palm strike through the air, sending a surge of inner force outwards.


    With a loud bang, Wang Huai was also sent flying by the wave of inner strength. When those people saw Murong Xiu''s attack, they were trembling with fear and didn''t dare to speak anymore.


    "You trash. If I had let you go back then, would you have come back? Stop embarrassing me." Murong Xiu was like a wounded leopard. Seeing the unspeakable coldness in their eyes, he couldn''t help himself anymore. He had just used his inner force, and now he too was wounded. He spat out a mouthful of blood and sat down.


    "Marshal, are you alright?" A general saw that Murong Xiu was heavily injured and started to worry. Murong Xiu was the leader of the army, what would they do if he fell down, so these people started to worry as well. Normally, there was talk about seizing a position in the ancient times, but they didn''t dare to take it from the bottom of their hearts because they knew what Murong Xiu was capable of.


    "All of you can leave. Don''t come in and bother me anymore." At this moment, he should hurry and heal himself. Otherwise, if his injuries worsened, he would become even more dangerous.


    "Yes, marshal. I hope you recover quickly!" After the generals finished speaking, they slowly withdrew while Wang Huai walked out while clutching his chest. At this moment, Murong Xiu was the only one left in the tent. He sat in meditation and sealed his heart meridian with one hand, while the Purple Garden''s hidden weapon was filled with poisonous gas. If it wasn''t for the fact that he had suppressed the poison with his profound inner strength, he probably wouldn''t be able to move anymore.


    Murong Xiu had been waiting for a chance to capture Zi Yuan. Murong Xiu knew that there were two people in the other side''s military camp, and he himself knew that he was one of them, just like the two men fighting against each other. Originally, his strength was about the same, but he didn''t have a helper, because he had a weakness, and Zi had also perfectly filled the gap in his northern army, making it possible for them to outnumber Murong Yuan.


    Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also felt a burst of frustration. His injuries had also worsened. Murong Xiu didn''t think too much about it. The true path was to focus on healing his wounds.


    On the other side, the group of Violet Garden''s Great Generals and Lan Cang were also discussing their next step within the tent.


    "General Zi Yuan, what do you think Murong Xiu will do next time?" Nangong Xiong suddenly asked at this moment.


    "I don''t know either, but Murong Xiu suffered a couple of losses. He probably won''t let go so easily. It''ll probably be Murong Xiu''s revenge." Thinking up to here, the Violet Garden felt a little fearful, but her eyes were cold. Who cares what you are, I''m accepting it. This was also the reason why the Violet Garden was able to receive so many praises.


    Murong Xiu fell for it this time. I''m afraid there''ll be a bloody revenge in the future." Clearly, Yuan Hao was also a man of his word. Although his own side had dealt a heavy blow to Murong Xiu, it hadn''t injured the very foundation of their troops. In fact, it had taken a lot of the enemy''s elites this time as well.


    "Hmm, you''re right, but after all, we still have to wait for Murong Xiu to take the initiative. Why don''t we chase after him?" Nangong Xiong also saw a few people talking here and there. It was obvious that they were afraid of Murong Xiu. However, no one took the initiative to pursue him. Nangong Xiong couldn''t bear it any longer and decided that he might as well say it himself.


    "General Nangong, don''t worry. If we give chase now, we will definitely fight to the death with him. I understand what General Nangong is thinking, but if we rashly lead our troops to attack West Li City, we will not get any benefits." When the Purple Flower Garden heard Nangong Longjian''s words, they knew that Nangong Xiong was an impatient person, so they also explained. When Nangong Xiong heard what Nangong Ya said, he also did not wish to refute Zi Yuan''s words.


    "It''s still the same old saying. Stop with a still!" As he listened to the generals discuss the matter, he soon realized that he couldn''t come up with a solution. Thus, he could only say this. After all, this was the only solution he could come up with.


    In the past few days, Murong Xiu had been healing in his tent. Murong Xiu knew that although he had suffered a great loss this time, Lan Cang definitely wouldn''t dare to face him head on. After all, his Essence hadn''t been damaged, and if they were to recklessly fight against each other, it was likely that both of them would suffer losses. Naturally, Murong Xiu didn''t want to see this result either.


    As for Murong Xiu, he was gradually recovering from the few days of recovery. He was just about to go out and take a breath of air to clear his head when he heard a spy enter his tent.


    "Reporting to the marshal, the rations are almost here."


    "Alright, I understand. Let''s follow the original plan. "You should leave first. Remember, don''t leak any information about this matter." Mu Rong Xiu said coldly.


    "Yes, marshal, your subordinate understands." After the scout received a reply, he lowered his head and slowly walked out.


    After seeing his spy leave, an indescribable coldness appeared in Murong Xiu''s eyes. "Zi Yuan, oh Zi Yuan, let''s see if you dare to come again. I''ll wait for you. If you don''t come, then forget about it. Since you''ve come, then I''ll definitely accept you."

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    "Men, come in."


    "Marshal, your subordinate is here!" When the gatekeeper heard Murong Xiu''s shout, he immediately entered the tent.


    "Come here and spread the news that the western army has a batch of grain and fodder coming to this place. They want the men of the northern army to find out about it in secret." Do you hear me? "


    "Yes, this subordinate understands." "Please rest assured, marshal!" After the man said this, he quickly walked out. Upon closer inspection, it was as if he hadn''t fallen to the ground. It was obvious that this person was an expert, and was also one of Murong Xiu''s trusted aides.


    According to Murong Xiu''s habits, Zi Yuan was good at assassinating people, and was also very strong at assassinating people, so Zi Yuan would definitely send out his food when he received the news. Murong Xiu knew that, but Zi Yuan knew that; therefore, Murong Xiu also knew that if Zi Yuan heard that his food was about to arrive, he would definitely intercept it. Naturally, Murong Xiu had done something to the food.


    To think that you, the Violet Garden, would actually set up a scheme to lure the Sovereign into the Urn. I can also give you one, this is what it means to follow the example of a real person, and Mu Rong Xiu''s eyes became increasingly cold as he waited for news from the other side.


    "What?" "You said that Murong Xiu brought the grain over to Han Valley Pass, and it''s coming soon?" At that moment, Zi Yuan also said in surprise. It was obvious that he did not dare to believe it.


    "Yes, General, and there seems to be a lot of them." The spy continued.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now." At this time, Murong Xiu was actually sending food to the Han Valley Pass. Could it be that he wasn''t afraid of being intercepted? When she thought of this, Zi Yuan''s heart tightened and his mind raced.


    But then again, when Zi Yuan heard the news, she was elated. If she could capture Murong Xiu before he received the food, it would be a blow to him.


    Violet Garden had stayed in the army for a long time already, so she naturally knew how important food was to an army. Furthermore, after these past few days of war, they had almost used up all of the food on their side, and the people who were transporting the food were on the road, so they did not come. Last night, Violet Garden had been discussing with Blue Sky about how to deal with this problem.


    He chose to launch another surprise attack tonight. He definitely had to get the food and fodder back so that he could not only strengthen the Northern Vietnamese army, but also give Murong Xiu a heavy blow. Why not? Thinking of this, the Violet Garden also decided to take a risk.


    Afterwards, Violet Garden found Lan Cang. After all, he wasn''t the marshal. There were things that needed to be planned properly with Lan Cang, and after Violet Garden finished talking to Lan Cang, Lan Cang didn''t immediately refuse.


    "I suspect there''s something deceptive about it." Indeed, in Lan Cang''s opinion, it was impossible for him to be robbed so easily. Moreover, the spy''s information was not completely accurate, just like that idiot Li Yu. A general actually couldn''t even compare to a spy, and this was a lesson Lan Cang had always remembered.


    "I have my suspicions as well, but there are already a few spies reporting it to me. This matter should be true, but I''m worried that there might be an ambush there." After designing it a few times, the Purple Garden had gradually become more cautious in its actions. It knew that there was a possibility of danger and did not immediately inform Lan Cang.


    "Yeah, it''s good that you know it, but I know you must have your own thoughts since you said it, so just say it out." Lan Cang already knew that since the Violet Garden had spoken to him about this matter, there would definitely be an excuse for what happened next. The Violet Garden was very frustrated about this, as he would have to discuss it with her every time he acted, and even explain it to her. Although it was vexing, the Violet Garden was not angry, as she was a subordinate after all.


    "General, if I lead a group of elites and rob the grain like a bolt of lightning, then that''s fine. If there really is an ambush, then I can burn him down as well. That would be a huge blow to Murong Xiu." The Violet Garden had already thought of this plan long ago. At this moment, Lan Cang did not say anything to her. The two of them had been discussing about the matter of the rations yesterday, and now that they had actually delivered it to his doorstep, Lan Cang was slightly tempted. After hearing what Violet Garden had said, he had no way of refusing. He could only helplessly nod his head.


    "Alright, be careful." As Zi Yuan left, Lan Cang finally smiled helplessly. Every time he faced Zi Yuan, she would make him circle around her, and for some reason, it was as if she had said that he couldn''t reject her offer. After being in the army for so many years, he didn''t have this kind of phenomenon, but in reality, apart from Zi Yuan''s assassination skill and the Gao Dynasty''s surprise attack, the entire military camp and even the entire world wouldn''t be able to find him.


    Zi Yuan had also stealthily prepared a set of clothes for the night. He had gone to raid the forest, not to battle, so everything had to be prepared simply, and Zi Feng and the rest of the group had led their elite troops to follow behind. At this moment, Zi Feng and the others were like nimble leopards as they traversed through the night. When they arrived at the edge of the forest, Zi Yuan suddenly stopped, and the people behind immediately understood what they were doing and went to find a hidden location.


    "Stay here and wait for them to come out. Listen to my commands!" It was clear that she felt that she could not afford to lose this time.


    A few people seemed to have lost their breath as they waited quietly in the forest. Other than the sound of the wind blowing, they also heard the sound of wheels being rolled over. Zi Yuan suddenly quieted down, and two pairs of sharp eyes stared at the carriage that was slowly approaching.


    As for those people, it was as if they didn''t have any defenses in place. Their numbers were only the number of ordinary people who would send food and fodder, so Zi Yuan felt that there was nothing to doubt.


    Those people were also gradually walking over. The concealed weapon in Zi Yuan''s hand was also preparing to attack. Suddenly, a burly man spoke.


    "Hey, do you feel like something''s wrong?" The big man also felt that this place was abnormal.


    "What''s wrong? "What''s so strange about that?" The person beside him also asked doubtfully.


    "This place is too quiet." The burly man was clearly a sensitive person, and he had actually discovered this unusual place. Indeed, the area where the Violet Garden was hiding at originally had some movement, and during this season, there would always be sounds of cicadas and birds chirping.


    "Yeah, I feel it too. Hearing what you just said, something doesn''t seem right." That person also asked doubtfully.


    He didn''t tell them what was being escorted inside, so this was why he didn''t tell them about the opportunity and told them to go down and do it. Therefore, these people naturally didn''t know what was inside, only that it was food, and when Zi Yuan heard the two of them talking, he knew that they were suspicious. However, he dispelled his suspicions because the enemy wasn''t sure about his mission.


    "Attack!" The Violet Garden suddenly let out a loud shout and immediately rushed over. After that, she raised the concealed weapon in her hand and the burly man immediately died.


    When those people saw the enemy rushing over, they immediately shouted.


    "Enemy attack!" As for the few people with him, they also quietly retreated. Zi Yuan also felt somewhat puzzled, but he also became cautious in his heart. Logically, these people should have known that they would not be able to escape, but looking at that person''s speed just now, it was unexpectedly abnormally fast. This caused Zi Yuan to be puzzled.


    After Zi Yuan killed the few people who were guarding the grain, he suddenly lifted up the coarse grain that was being covered by the grain pile. Inside the pile was gunpowder! With a loud boom, the Violet Garden was jolted awake. She then quickly retreated and shouted, "Quickly retreat! There''s gunpowder inside!" Following Zi Yuan''s loud shout, it was clearly too late. That person had actually used a fire piston to light it up.


    The Purple Garden also leaped backwards with all its might, and those who could not dodge in time were blown into smithereens. Although the Purple Garden managed to escape a calamity, at that moment, it was heavily injured.


    "Miss, are you alright?" Zi Feng was one of the lucky ones that managed to dodge the attack.


    "Now is not the time to talk. Carry me away, cough cough." After speaking, the Violet Garden spat out a mouthful of blood. At this moment, the Violet Garden was already heavily injured.


    "Miss, are you alright?" When Zi Feng saw that Zi Yuan spat out another mouthful of blood, he said with a worried look on his face. He and the rest of the group weren''t harmed much since they were relatively close to the powder. Instead, in order to verify his thoughts, Zi Yuan directly lifted it up.


    "It''s fine. I''ll meditate for a while. Gather the men and listen to my commands." At this moment, Zi Yuan knew that he had to heal himself as soon as possible, or else he would be in an even more dangerous situation. At this moment, Zi Yuan also felt admiration for Murong Xiu''s plan to lure him into the grave. Murong Xiu must have his own methods too, but Murong Xiu''s original intention wasn''t to have Zi Yuan die. Now that he''d heard his subordinate talk about the situation over there, Murong Xiu was exceptionally furious.

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    "Bastard, who told you to directly detonate it. Didn''t I say not to let the Violet Garden get hurt?" "You are such a bastard!" At this moment, Murong Xiu was also panicking. He didn''t know why his heart ached for no reason when he heard that Zi Yuan was going to die, but at this moment, Murong Xiu was also thinking about how to find Zi Yuan. He had to capture Zi Yuan in order to make his heart calm down.


    "Mistress, your subordinate has made a mistake. Please forgive me." That person was none other than the person who had detonated the gunpowder that day. When he saw Violet Garden running over, he knew that he was no match for her and was also wary of his life, so he decided to go against the order. However, he also saw that the Violet Garden seemed to have avoided the gunpowder that day.


    "Mistress, it seems like Miss Purple Garden was able to hide that day and her life was not in danger."


    "Hmph, let me tell you, if anything happens to her, I want you to raise your head and come look for her! "Scram!" Murong Xiu kicked his men out. Although there was a trace of malevolence in the man''s eyes, he was still scared. He didn''t dare to go against Murong Xiu''s orders, so he knew of his methods. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have called him master.


    At this moment, the Violet Garden was also recovering under the cover of the night. She knew that she had to heal her injuries quickly so that she could lead the group out of this place. Otherwise, if Murong Xiu''s men found her, she would be completely annihilated.


    Since Lan Cang would probably send someone to look for her after receiving her information, time was the most precious thing to do at the moment. Zi Yuan also felt a wave of ruthlessness in her heart as she didn''t know how Mu Rong Xiu felt about her, but Zi Yuan already hated her to the bones and almost allowed her to teleport again. At this point, she also wanted to teach Murong Xiu a lesson.


    The soldiers were also very patient as they waited there. Not one of them wanted to sleep at this moment, and instead, they vigilantly scanned their surroundings. At this moment, the Violet Garden also suddenly opened her eyes, and instead, a cold light shot out from her eyes.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan had actually broken through his inner force! He originally had a nine out of ten chance of dying, but at the last moment, he was able to forcibly endure that injury, instead, he had broken through his own Profound Veins due to the flow of inner energy. At this moment, the current Zi Yuan was even more imposing than before, and this was the benefit of having transmigrated, and even the soul of a person had obtained a rise in level. This was unlike Lan Cang, Helian and the others, who needed a long period of time to accumulate in order for their inner energy to improve.


    "Everyone, listen up and assemble your troops!" After the Violet Garden stood up, she shouted. When the elites saw that the Violet Garden had woken up, they were first delighted. However, when they noticed that the Violet Garden had undergone some changes, she seemed to have become even more imposing than before. However, her body had become even colder.


    "Our surprise attack failed. Are you guys satisfied?" The Violet Garden coldly swept her gaze over her elites, and those people blurted out in their hearts when they heard her shout.


    "I''m not in a good mood. Please bring us back, General!"


    "Alright, we''ll teach that Murong Xiu a lesson this time. This time, we''ll choose to attack the Fringe City and let him go through there." Zi Yuan paused after speaking.


    "Everyone, you must be careful this time. There might be an ambush at that place. Let''s go!" After speaking, the Violet Garden led the way. At that moment, the night gradually disappeared, and a trace of whiteness also slowly emerged.


    Each military camp was divided into north, south, east, and west. This time, the Violet Garden was going to break through to the north because Murong Xiu had just attacked from the northwest. He shouldn''t be able to reach the north that quickly, so the Violet Garden decided to break through to the north.


    "Miss, this North Gate seems a little strange." When Zi Feng arrived, he discovered that there weren''t many people there. So, he felt that it was a bit strange. He was worried that it was because he was ambushed by them last time.


    "Mm. You must know that Murong Xiu just led troops to attack our northwest direction. Right now, we''re still quite a distance away from here, so it''s not strange that they don''t have enough men. We just need to get this over with as soon as possible."


    "Oh, so that''s how it is. Young miss, Zi Feng is willing to lead his men to test it out." Although Zi Feng had just made a breakthrough, his injuries were still not completely healed. Although Zi Feng did not know what happened to his young lady, he was still a bit worried in his heart. Naturally, Zi Feng could tell that she was loyal to him and had taken care of him for so long.


    "Okay, you will lead the group, but be careful when you do so. If anything is wrong, send out the signal. I''ll send you to the back of the formation."


    "Yes, miss." Zi Feng was elated when he heard that Zi Yuan had agreed. Then, he waved his hand towards the back, "Follow me!"


    After he said that, Zi Feng led his elite troops and rushed in. After entering, he discovered that there were indeed not enough people here. It was likely that the thousand elite soldiers led by him would be able to breach this place.


    "Kill them all!" After Zi Feng spoke, he took the lead and charged forward. Zi Feng''s weapon was the same as Zi Feng''s ¡ª a dagger. This was taught to him by Zi Feng after his transmigration. Because he was most skilled in daggers, he had the ability to kill in this area. Zi Feng was worried that Zi Feng wouldn''t be able to use a single technique, so he taught Zi Feng the skill he was most proficient in. Naturally, Zi Feng would be able to learn some of the abilities Zi Yuan had learned from staying with him for the past few days.


    "Xiao Yi, don''t you think that we women are inferior to men? Let''s compete then." Zi Feng said after taking care of a Northern Yue soldier. He also looked at Xiao Yi with a provocative look.


    "Haha, Zi Feng! I didn''t dare to say it like that. General Zi Yuan is right there. Don''t let him hear it!" This was because, as a woman, the Violet Garden was actually a new army and was even a general. However, the battle achievements of the Violet Garden later on made the three armies admire it, and Xiao Yi naturally began to admire it from the bottom of his heart as well. At this moment, hearing the person close to the Violet Garden provoke him like this, he knew that the other party was joking with him.


    "Haha, good, then I''ll compete with you!" As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, he charged forward like the wind.


    "Quick, send out the signal and request for reinforcements!" When Zi Feng saw this, he directly did not give him the opportunity to issue a signal. He bent over and rushed over, and with a swipe, fresh blood immediately spilled onto the ground. This person had actually died without uttering a single word.


    "Xiao Yi, we have to hurry. Otherwise, if we wait for the army to arrive, it''ll be hard for us to leave." Zi Feng said with a serious expression.


    "Alright, brothers, let''s finish this quickly!" At this moment, Xiao Yi also bravely waved his hand and said. He had the qualifications to say this because in this squad of elites, Xiao Yi''s strength was the strongest and everyone admired him.


    This was the elite that he had single-handedly brought out. Although he had been somewhat conflicted with this elite team before because it had been given to him by Helian, that was why Zi Yuan did not like the way Helian looked at it. This was also the uniqueness of Zi Yuan''s domineering personality, but in the following days, Zi Yuan also sincerely admired these people.


    As a cold-blooded killer in the past, Zi Yuan naturally wouldn''t have known about the things on the battlefield, and he himself never knew that killing in person could be done in such a way. All of this was the result of the lessons he had learned from his previous experience, and the astonishing changes that the Zi Yuan had undergone in the past few days had left Lan Cang in awe. This woman was actually not inferior to any man in the world.


    Although Violet Wind and Xiao Yi were also killing the sky, at this moment, Zi Feng and Xiao Yi were completely overwhelming. Although Zi Yuan was praising the people on the outside as their characters were getting higher and higher, she was still a little worried that Murong Xiu would receive a signal. Although the signal was extinguished by Zi Feng, someone would still be able to hear the commotion here, so Zi Yuan felt that it was about time.


    "Zi Feng, lead your team back and attack the north gate!" Zi Feng did not continue to fight after hearing that. He gave Xiao Yi a meaningful glance before retreating.


    "Miss, we are almost done here." After Zi Feng returned, he did not feel tired at all. Instead, he felt a sense of urgency.


    "Good, you''ve done well. Right now, you must prepare for a breakthrough." Zi Yuan''s gaze focused. When all the troops had arrived, he directly rode his horse to the north. At this moment, there were already people charging over from the north. They were likely receiving the commotion here as well. Bastard, who told you to directly detonate it. Didn''t I say not to let the Violet Garden get harmed? "You are such a bastard!" At this moment, Murong Xiu was also panicking. He didn''t know why his heart ached for no reason when he heard that Zi Yuan was going to die, but at this moment, Murong Xiu was also thinking about how to find Zi Yuan. He had to capture Zi Yuan in order to make his heart calm down.


    "Mistress, your subordinate has made a mistake. Please forgive me." That person was none other than the person who had detonated the gunpowder that day. When he saw Violet Garden running over, he knew that he was no match for her and was also wary of his life, so he decided to go against the order. However, he also saw that the Violet Garden seemed to have avoided the gunpowder that day.


    "Mistress, it seems like Miss Purple Garden was able to hide that day and her life was not in danger."


    "Hmph, let me tell you, if anything happens to her, I want you to raise your head and come look for her! "Scram!" Murong Xiu kicked his men out. Although there was a trace of malevolence in the man''s eyes, he was still scared. He didn''t dare to go against Murong Xiu''s orders, so he knew of his methods. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have called him master.


    At this moment, the Violet Garden was also recovering under the cover of the night. She knew that she had to heal her injuries quickly so that she could lead the group out of this place. Otherwise, if Murong Xiu''s men found her, she would be completely annihilated.


    Since Lan Cang would probably send someone to look for her after receiving her information, time was the most precious thing to do at the moment. Zi Yuan also felt a wave of ruthlessness in her heart as she didn''t know how Mu Rong Xiu felt about her, but Zi Yuan already hated her to the bones and almost allowed her to teleport again. At this point, she also wanted to teach Murong Xiu a lesson.


    The soldiers were also very patient as they waited there. Not one of them wanted to sleep at this moment, and instead, they vigilantly scanned their surroundings. At this moment, the Violet Garden also suddenly opened her eyes, and instead, a cold light shot out from her eyes.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan had actually broken through his inner force! He originally had a nine out of ten chance of dying, but at the last moment, he was able to forcibly endure that injury, instead, he had broken through his own Profound Veins due to the flow of inner energy. At this moment, the current Zi Yuan was even more imposing than before, and this was the benefit of having transmigrated, and even the soul of a person had obtained a rise in level. This was unlike Lan Cang, Helian and the others, who needed a long period of time to accumulate in order for their inner energy to improve.


    "Everyone, listen up and assemble your troops!" After the Violet Garden stood up, she shouted. When the elites saw that the Violet Garden had woken up, they were first delighted. However, when they noticed that the Violet Garden had undergone some changes, she seemed to have become even more imposing than before. However, her body had become even colder.


    "Our surprise attack failed. Are you guys satisfied?" The Violet Garden coldly swept her gaze over her elites, and those people blurted out in their hearts when they heard her shout.


    "I''m not in a good mood. Please bring us back, General!"


    "Alright, we''ll teach that Murong Xiu a lesson this time. This time, we''ll choose to attack the Fringe City and let him go through there." Zi Yuan paused after speaking.


    "Everyone, you must be careful this time. There might be an ambush at that place. Let''s go!" After speaking, the Violet Garden led the way. At that moment, the night gradually disappeared, and a trace of whiteness also slowly emerged.


    Each military camp was divided into north, south, east, and west. This time, the Violet Garden was going to break through to the north because Murong Xiu had just attacked from the northwest. He shouldn''t be able to reach the north that quickly, so the Violet Garden decided to break through to the north.


    "Miss, this North Gate seems a little strange." When Zi Feng arrived, he discovered that there weren''t many people there. So, he felt that it was a bit strange. He was worried that it was because he was ambushed by them last time.


    "Mm. You must know that Murong Xiu just led troops to attack our northwest direction. Right now, we''re still quite a distance away from here, so it''s not strange that they don''t have enough men. We just need to get this over with as soon as possible."


    "Oh, so that''s how it is. Young miss, Zi Feng is willing to lead his men to test it out." Although Zi Feng had just made a breakthrough, his injuries were still not completely healed. Although Zi Feng did not know what happened to his young lady, he was still a bit worried in his heart. Naturally, Zi Feng could tell that she was loyal to him and had taken care of him for so long.


    "Okay, you will lead the group, but be careful when you do so. If anything is wrong, send out the signal. I''ll send you to the back of the formation."


    "Yes, miss." Zi Feng was elated when he heard that Zi Yuan had agreed. Then, he waved his hand towards the back, "Follow me!"


    After he said that, Zi Feng led his elite troops and rushed in. After entering, he discovered that there were indeed not enough people here. It was likely that the thousand elite soldiers led by him would be able to breach this place.


    "Kill them all!" After Zi Feng spoke, he took the lead and charged forward. Zi Feng''s weapon was the same as Zi Feng''s ¡ª a dagger. This was taught to him by Zi Feng after his transmigration. Because he was most skilled in daggers, he had the ability to kill in this area. Zi Feng was worried that Zi Feng wouldn''t be able to use a single technique, so he taught Zi Feng the skill he was most proficient in. Naturally, Zi Feng would be able to learn some of the abilities Zi Yuan had learned from staying with him for the past few days.


    "Xiao Yi, don''t you think that we women are inferior to men? Let''s compete then." Zi Feng said after taking care of a Northern Yue soldier. He also looked at Xiao Yi with a provocative look.


    "Haha, Zi Feng! I didn''t dare to say it like that. General Zi Yuan is right there. Don''t let him hear it!" This was because, as a woman, the Violet Garden was actually a new army and was even a general. However, the battle achievements of the Violet Garden later on made the three armies admire it, and Xiao Yi naturally began to admire it from the bottom of his heart as well. At this moment, hearing the person close to the Violet Garden provoke him like this, he knew that the other party was joking with him.


    "Haha, good, then I''ll compete with you!" As soon as Xiao Yi finished speaking, he charged forward like the wind.


    "Quick, send out the signal and request for reinforcements!" When Zi Feng saw this, he directly did not give him the opportunity to issue a signal. He bent over and rushed over, and with a swipe, fresh blood immediately spilled onto the ground. This person had actually died without uttering a single word.


    "Xiao Yi, we have to hurry. Otherwise, if we wait for the army to arrive, it''ll be hard for us to leave." Zi Feng said with a serious expression.


    "Alright, brothers, let''s finish this quickly!" At this moment, Xiao Yi also bravely waved his hand and said. He had the qualifications to say this because in this squad of elites, Xiao Yi''s strength was the strongest and everyone admired him.


    This was the elite that he had single-handedly brought out. Although he had been somewhat conflicted with this elite team before because it had been given to him by Helian, that was why Zi Yuan did not like the way Helian looked at it. This was also the uniqueness of Zi Yuan''s domineering personality, but in the following days, Zi Yuan also sincerely admired these people.


    As a cold-blooded killer in the past, Zi Yuan naturally wouldn''t have known about the things on the battlefield, and he himself never knew that killing in person could be done in such a way. All of this was the result of the lessons he had learned from his previous experience, and the astonishing changes that the Zi Yuan had undergone in the past few days had left Lan Cang in awe. This woman was actually not inferior to any man in the world.


    Although Violet Wind and Xiao Yi were also killing the sky, at this moment, Zi Feng and Xiao Yi were completely overwhelming. Although Zi Yuan was praising the people on the outside as their characters were getting higher and higher, she was still a little worried that Murong Xiu would receive a signal. Although the signal was extinguished by Zi Feng, someone would still be able to hear the commotion here, so Zi Yuan felt that it was about time.


    "Zi Feng, lead your team back and attack the north gate!" Zi Feng did not continue to fight after hearing that. He gave Xiao Yi a meaningful glance before retreating.


    "Miss, we are almost done here." After Zi Feng returned, he did not feel tired at all. Instead, he felt a sense of urgency.


    "Good, you''ve done well. Right now, you must prepare for a breakthrough." Zi Yuan''s gaze focused. When all the troops had arrived, he directly rode his horse to the north. At this moment, there were already people charging over from the north. It was likely that they had also received the commotion here.

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    "Miss, they actually rushed over here." Zi Feng saw the soldiers rushing over from the west. He also felt that something was amiss. They had actually received the news so quickly.


    "There''s no other way. We can only use brute force to charge. Everyone, follow me and charge!" Seeing that there was no way to avoid it, the Violet Garden could only open up a path of blood and break out of the encirclement.


    "Marshal, do we need to send more men to kill him now?" At this moment, Wang Huai had also rushed here with Murong Xiu, who had been paying attention to the movement of the Violet Garden the entire time. At this moment, he knew that the Violet Garden was here, so how could he not rush over?


    "No need. Let''s watch first." To everyone''s surprise, Murong Xiu didn''t take the initiative to attack. At the same time, the Violet Garden had also led their team to charge over. When they saw that Murong Xiu was actually at the back of the group, their eyes turned cold.


    "Miss, what should we do now?" After Zi Feng finished off a group of people nearby, he immediately rushed over, determined to protect his young miss.


    "Don''t worry, that Murong Xiu didn''t send that team over. I''m curious as well. We can pretend that we''re no match for him and break through in the end." At this moment, Zi Yuan knew that it would be impossible to destroy the north gate at this point, because Murong Xiu had come with a lot of people.


    "Miss, someone must be leading the way. Miss, please let me go." When Zi Feng heard what Zi Yuan said, he understood in his heart that he had no other choice. After all, he knew how Murong Xiu did things.


    "You go, you die! Let me go!" Violet Garden coldly said. She was about to charge over, but she was stopped by Zi Feng and Xiao Yi.


    "General, you can''t go over there. Murong Xiu is obviously waiting for you to walk right into his trap. If you go over there, you''ll simply be sending yourself to the sect." Xiao Yi became anxious as well. He immediately said this before Zi Yuan could speak.


    "The General wants me to go. I''ll go with the Violet Garden. I believe that I will be able to carve a path of blood in front of us." He did not pay attention to the Violet Palace and actually rushed over. Seeing that, the Violet Garden wanted to stop them, but the current battle situation was extremely dangerous. Before he could even say anything, someone attacked him.


    Zi Yuan slapped out his palm as well, and with a vicious slash of his dagger, he took the lives of the three people charging toward him. Although he was extremely anxious as he watched Zi Feng and Xiao Yi enter the frontline, he knew that there was no other way to bring them back. Seeing that Xiao Yi didn''t listen to her orders, the Violet Garden was both anxious and helpless. She knew the worry the two of them had for her and feared that she would fall into Murong Xiu''s hands. After that, Xiao Er also rushed over.


    "General, lead a group of people to break out of the encirclement. We will cover for you." There weren''t many troops here, and it seemed like Murong Xiu had intentionally opened a gap for them. Zi Yuan knew that Murong Xiu must have found out about his fake plan, or else he wouldn''t have opened this gap. What exactly was Murong Xiu planning? He clearly knew but didn''t want to attack them.


    "Bastard! You''re telling me to leave you behind right now? I can''t do that!" There was no blame in her tone, only anger.


    "General, I know you take good care of us, but now is not the time to be emotional. Please." Xiao Er also knew of Zi Yuan''s temper. When he saw that Zi Yuan was unwilling to leave, he instantly became anxious.


    "That''s right. General, I beg of you to leave this place as soon as possible. Don''t worry, big brother Xiao and Lady Zi Feng will definitely carve out a path of blood." A nearby person formed a protective circle with Xiao Er after killing a Western Desert soldier. The Violet Garden was actually trapped inside, unable to come out. He was actually still unable to completely break through the north gate. However, looking at the current situation, Xiao Yi''s group was also fighting with all their might in front, while he was also being powerless here. From the looks of it, this was the only option left, otherwise, it was likely that all of his troops would be wiped out.


    The Violet Garden was no longer the impulsive person from before. She knew how to weigh the pros and cons, so she made up her mind.


    "Xiao Er, lead the rest of the men and follow me out of here!" The Violet Garden looked at Zi Feng with extreme dissatisfaction. At this moment, Zi Feng was truly in danger.


    "Yes, General!" All my brothers, come with me. " When Xiao Er saw that Zi Yuan had also agreed, he was elated and shouted loudly. After that, he led the way, a saber in one hand as he forcefully opened a path for himself.


    "Marshal, that Violet Garden wants to escape. We must take advantage of their victory to give chase." At this moment, when Wang Huai saw that Zi Yuan was about to escape, he became anxious. He knew how dangerous and troublesome this woman was.


    "That''s right. Marshal, that Zi Yuan must have felt that he was unable to fight back right now. Thus, he decided to escape. We must attack him now." At this moment, General Yuan was also anxiously telling Mu Rong Xiu this.


    "Don''t worry about him, that''s just a plan to delay the war." He had originally planned to make a breakthrough here and let Murong Xiu''s men come over. Once they came over, the people in the back would surround them and they could escape, but Murong Xiu had discovered his scheme and also opened an opening. He was willing to let go of him so that he could take over his entire team.


    There was his personal maid here, as well as an elite that he admired. Those were his soldiers. Even a cold person like the Violet Garden felt grief in her heart at this moment.


    "Capture that woman alive for me, as well as the leader in the red military uniform in front." Mu Rong Xiu didn''t say anything more. He looked at the Zi Yuan who had already charged out with his men, but hadn''t ordered his men to chase them down. ''Heh, Zi Yuan, I said that I would make you come here willingly. Just you wait. "


    "Yes, Marshal!" After Wang Huai heard this, even though he felt somewhat unwilling to let go of the Violet Garden, he immediately dismounted from his horse and rushed over when he heard Murong Xiu''s words.


    "Hmph, a woman like you actually has this sort of ability. Obediently give it to me." Wang Huai rushed over and blocked Zi Feng''s dagger with his saber as he said those words arrogantly.


    "Hmph. You bastard. Who do you think you are? You dare to speak to me in such a manner?" Zi Feng also said with a fiery temper. Even his young mistress wouldn''t say something like that. Who do you think you are? So what if she was a woman? A woman can still conquer the world.


    "Haha, you''ll know when I capture you." Seeing this, Wang Huai also increased the strength of his sabre. He had actually crushed Zi Feng with a supremely powerful move. He had originally wanted to understand this woman''s life with a single slash, but after thinking about Murong Xiu''s hospitality, he pressed down on Zi Feng''s acupuncture points with a single hand, then took it on himself.


    When the soldiers saw that Xiao Yi was actually ignoring them, they also used their blades to slash at Xiao Yi. At this moment, Xiao Yi was also using his inner strength to shatter the blood saber, but he was unable to withstand the shock and had already knelt down on one knee, allowing his men to block his neck with their sabers. Seeing this, Xiao Yi knew that he no longer had the ability to continue fighting and had actually fainted.


    "Marshal, we have arrived." At this moment, Wang Huai was facing the purple wind as he spoke to Murong Xiu. The purple wind had already knocked him unconscious while he was heading towards his main acupoint.


    "Mm. Withdraw our troops. These people, do not leave any survivors." After saying that, Murong Xiu turned around and left with a cold expression.


    "Listen to me! "Leave no one alive!" At this moment, the Northern Yue elites clearly knew that they could not defend against the army''s assault. However, they didn''t show any signs of fear of death. One by one, they rushed forward with their last breath, as if they had eaten aphrodisiac.


    "F * ck! Even if I die, I will stand on my feet and die! Scram!" One of the northern soldiers knew that he had no more ability to continue fighting. He used his last bit of strength and stabbed his own toe with a knife, but still stood straight.


    "Good brother, I''m coming with you." The battle was simply one-sided, and after a while, not a single one of the remaining one thousand elite warriors had survived. However, all of them were standing still, and although their eyes were closed forever, there was not a single trace of pain on their faces.


    "These are all good men." No matter how vicious and merciless Wang Huai was, he was still a leader after all. The enemy was a hero, and it was worth praising, as the soldiers of Western Flame City were deeply affected by his actions, but since both sides were enemies, then it meant that they were enemies, and no matter how strong the enemy was, there was no way to change that. If he was killed by the enemy, then would the enemy give him a chance to rebirth?

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    This person was none other than Zi Feng, who had been caught. After Murong Xiu brought Zi Feng back, he placed her in his tent, and the other generals were also discussing something in private.


    "General Wang, the marshal really told you to give the order to bring the woman back." At this moment, General Yuan had also started gossiping. It was evident that having a woman in the army was something new for them.


    "How could that be false? I did it myself." Wang Huai also smiled proudly as he spoke. It was obvious that capturing the enemy leader was quite an impressive feat.


    "Haha, General Wang is so brave and fierce. Do you think the marshal would ¡­" The other general''s position was clearly lower than Wang Huai''s, so he spoke in a fawning manner. As for Wang Huai, he was also a bit happy to hear this. The look in her eyes moved as well, but she didn''t dare to say it.


    "You brat, it''s good that you understand. Don''t spout nonsense." Wang Huai also thought the same way when he thought that Mu Rong Xiu had caught that girl, but as his subordinate, he didn''t dare to say anything.


    "Alright, let''s stop talking. The marshal is here." When General Yuan saw Murong Xiu walk over, he quickly pulled on the two wretched people.


    "Greetings, marshal!" When the generals saw that Murong Xiu had arrived, they hastily greeted him respectfully.


    "Hmm, that woman is fine now, right?" The reason he had come this time was to ask about the situation of this woman.


    "Marshal, everything is fine." Wang Huai respectfully said. In his heart, he was thinking about whether he should secretly hear some sounds from the entrance later on.


    "En, you guys have nothing to do, you should go do your own things." Murong Xiu waved his hand and carelessly looked at the generals. Wang Huai and the others also panicked when they saw this gaze, so they hastily dispersed. Their initial thoughts seemed to have been doused in cold water.


    When Murong Xiu walked inside, Zi Feng was still unconscious, but even when he was unconscious, his hands and feet weren''t steady, and his face was filled with anxiety. Murong Xiu was also amused by Zi Feng''s state, this woman was actually so worried about his master''s consolation, so his guess was right. This woman was definitely a trusted aide of Zi Yuan, otherwise she wouldn''t have acted this way while she was unconscious.


    Zi Feng was indeed the closest maid to the Violet Garden, and she was the one who usually discussed things in private with her. Now that she was captured, Murong Xiu had some ideas and Murong Xiu understood her personality, so he could clearly see that he had captured her subordinate, and moreover, her closest subordinate. That was a bargaining chip, a bargaining chip that could make the Violet Princess submit to him.


    Earlier, when he captured Zi Yuan, he knew that she wouldn''t give in even if he made a promise, so she must have some feelings for him. Although he really didn''t want to admit it, the truth was that Murong Xiu was helpless before him, and he didn''t know when it had happened, but his heart had always been filled with her shadow, like a gust of wind blowing in his heart from time to time. Murong Xiu knew that he was truly attracted to this woman.


    Murong Xiu also wanted to use his own actions to obtain the Purple Garden, but Murong Xiu knew that he was still a step behind Helian, because the Purple Garden was in the north and not in the west. Murong Xiu knew that he was still a step behind Helian, because the Purple Garden was in the north and not in the west, and he had already snatched her before Helian Lie could even discover her. Just as Murong Xiu was thinking about this, Zi Feng suddenly shouted out.


    "Miss, be careful!" At that moment, cold sweat was dripping down Zi Feng''s back. He had just had a nightmare and actually dreamed that his young lady had died before his eyes. Thinking of that, Zi Feng''s eyes were filled with confusion. After panicking for a while, Zi Feng gradually woke up. When he saw himself in an unfamiliar military camp, he also felt very suspicious. Didn''t he die?


    "Why are you here? What did you do to me!" Zi Feng shouted when he saw Murong Xiu looking at him with a playful expression. He too, became extremely vigilant.


    "I''m not interested in you, and your young lady is fine as well." She must have followed the Violet Garden for many years and had gradually formed an aura around her. This aura, along with his own aura, was extremely enchanting, but Murong Xiu liked her young lady because the aura around the Violet Garden was even more enchanting.


    "Hoh, don''t worry. You will be fine here. Judging from your appearance, you should have a very good relationship with Zi Yuan, right?" Zi Feng didn''t answer and just stared coldly at Murong Xiu, as if he was going to swallow him whole. If it wasn''t for the fact that his meridians had been blocked, Zi Feng would have rushed forward to fight Murong Xiu to his death.


    "You don''t have much of an idea. Even if I open your acupoints, it would be a dead end if you were to fight me." When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Feng wanted to struggle and stand up as well, he said in a cold voice, "If I can capture your family''s young miss alive, you''ll be dead meat if you fight against me."


    "Hmph! Murong Xiu, kill me if you dare! Stop putting on an act here!" Right now, Zi Feng knew that he wouldn''t be able to escape, so he just wanted to die. Yet, Murong Xiu had actually stopped him from using even the most powerful acupuncture points in his body, and it was even difficult for him to kill himself by biting his tongue. Zi Feng knew that Murong Xiu was scheming against him, but in any case, it wasn''t something Zi Feng could think of. Murong Xiu knew what Zi Feng was thinking right now, so he sneered.


    "You are my captive. Logically speaking, even if you were lying on the bed, you still wouldn''t be able to move. Do you think that I can do anything to you?" Mu Rong Xiu was actually an evil smirk, and then he acted as though he was going to attack Mu Ru Yue. Zi Feng shrieked when he saw Mu Ru Yue.


    "Don''t come near me. If you want to kill me, kill me. If you want me to touch you, I will not forgive you even if I die." Zi Feng started to panic when he saw that Murong Xiu wanted to do something to him. In ancient times, a woman''s chastity was the most important thing, and if something really happened between him and Murong Xiu, then there was no need for him to meet the little miss. Furthermore, Zi Feng wasn''t even afraid of death anymore.


    "Haha, you''re not qualified for me to touch you." Mu Rong Xiu laughed arrogantly as well. He paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Zi Feng, I''ll tell you the truth. I only caught you because I want to tell you that since I can catch you, I can catch your young miss as well. I''ll ask you one thing: is your young miss a stone-hearted person?" At this moment, Murong Xiu wanted to make sure that he knew what he was talking about. He understood that if his little miss was a loyal person, she would definitely come to save you. If she wasn''t, then he would immediately kill you.


    "My family''s young miss is naturally not a cold-hearted person." Zi Feng wasn''t willing to speak ill of his young mistress in front of anyone, but after he finished speaking, he immediately reacted and coldly spoke to Murong Xiu.


    "In front of you, you must have a heart of stone!"


    When he heard Zi Feng''s words, he actually held back his anger. He wanted to slap her, but then he thought of how she couldn''t die yet, and she couldn''t even die in his tent. If not, how could he threaten her? So, he endured it and changed his face.


    "Oh? And why? " Mu Rong Xiu smiled coldly as he looked at Zi Feng.


    "Because you are in the west, and my lady is in the north. It''s that simple." He could tell that this Murong Xiu had an ulterior motive towards his little miss, so he said it so decisively to make Murong Xiu angry so he could kill him. The current Zi Yuan wanted to kill him, but she knew that Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t let her die now, so Zi Feng couldn''t do anything about it now. First, Murong Xiu got angry, then, he calmed down, and he was angered by a little girl.


    "Lady Violet Wind learned a lot from following your young lady, but you''re still a child to me, Murong Xiu." However, he had to admit that Zi Feng had followed the Violet Garden for many years and was even able to scheme a few tricks. Just now, he had almost made Murong Xiu do it, but luckily, Murong Xiu was able to endure it at the last moment. Thinking about it, Murong Xiu started to have some admiration for the Purple Garden''s path of being the ruler.


    "Hmph! Murong Xiu, I''ll tell you this. You want to get my young lady? That''s wishful thinking. Just give up. Even if you have such a sinister and sinister personality, you still want to harm my young lady. Go and die." At this moment, Zi Feng saw that even though Murong Xiu wasn''t affected by him, he still cursed at him like a shrew instead, while Murong Xiu just stared at her coldly.


    "I don''t mind having my men do something about you, even though I''m not interested in you." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he paused for a moment and was about to call for his men when Zi Feng called out to him.


    "Get out of my way! If your men come in here, I''ll kill them as soon as I can move. Don''t do this to me!" If he was truly humiliated, then all the blood in his body could also be moved. If he was going to die, then so what? Even Murong Xiu wouldn''t dare to do such a thing. Indeed, after Murong Xiu looked directly at him, he coldly snorted and turned away.

 C97

    After Murong Xiu left, Zi Feng also couldn''t hold back his tears anymore. At that instant, he cried, but it wasn''t because there was no use in giving up on him. It was because even though he was a captive, he didn''t even have a way to beg for death.


    "Why? Why don''t I even have the chance to die?" Zi Feng and Zi Yuan''s relationship was very deep, so Zi Feng was willing to die for Zi Yuan rather than leave any evidence behind for Murong Xiu. However, Zi Feng had no other choice but to sit and wait for death. Zi Feng''s only hope now was that Zi Feng wouldn''t fall for his relationship.


    After Murong Xiu had left, he sent someone to spread the news that Zi Yuan had to personally come to retrieve the person. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn''t let them go, and Xiao Yi couldn''t rest in bed like Zi Feng.


    "F * ck you, if you have the guts, kill this daddy here!" At this moment, he actually didn''t have any strength left in him, other than being able to shout a few times, he couldn''t do anything else. Furthermore, the reason why Murong Xiu wanted to let Xiao Yi stay was also very obvious, giving the Violet Garden more choices. He had two people here, and you only had two choices: you came to get them yourself, but you didn''t come, so I killed them in front of you.


    "Haha, you are just a prisoner. What are you roaring for? Calm down!" The guard in charge of the cell also began to clamor as if he had achieved his goal. In truth, Xiao Yi also had the heart to court death, but the other party did not give him the chance. If he were to imagine an elite among elites being captured like this, then the feelings he would have in his heart would naturally become very clear, but right now, Xiao Yi could only sit and wait for death to arrive. At the other side of the group, after receiving the news, Violet Garden suddenly felt a suffocating feeling in her heart.


    "Why? Why did this happen?" The Violet Garden actually began to lose her footing. Back then, she had led a group of elites to launch a sneak attack, but in the end, all of them were wiped out. The relationship between Zi Feng and Zi Yuan was very good. Ever since Zi Feng and Zi Feng had arrived at this place, Zi Yuan had a deep relationship with them and Zi Feng had always been carefully taking care of Zi Feng. At this moment, Zi Feng was in the hands of the enemy, and Zi Feng was like a knife cutting through his heart. What should he do?


    "General, leave quickly, don''t worry about us, ah!" That day, the warrior had actually used his own body to kill Wang Yong in order to protect Zi Yuan.


    "General, I beg you, please leave." These scenes appeared in the letter in Zi Yuan''s hand as if it was a movie, as if it couldn''t be removed from his mind. At this moment, however, Zi Yuan''s expression was exceptionally cold, and his eyes looked as if they were bleeding.


    "Zi Yuan, don''t be rash. This is clearly the other party''s scheme. Don''t be fooled so easily." At this moment, when Lan Cang saw the appearance of Zi Yuan, he felt that something was amiss. Otherwise, she wouldn''t have let her subordinates admire her so much. Of course, Lan Cang knew this, but when he received the letter from Mu Rong Xiu, Zi Yuan was by his side. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn''t have allowed Zi Yuan to see this letter.


    "How can you not be anxious? My good sister and Xiao Yi are both in his hands. What should I do if you ask me? Ah!" At this moment, Zi Yuan was also shouting at Lan Cang. This strong and cold girl finally let her guard down at this moment and shouted hysterically. His heart was also filled with grief.


    "Zi Yuan, calm down. Calm down first. Listen to me. That Murong Xiu clearly ¡­" Before Lan Cang could finish his words, Zi Yuan angrily interrupted him.


    "Do I not understand? But what can I do? I must go save them." In his heart, he only wanted to rush over and save Zi Feng and the others. When Lan Cang saw how the Violet Garden was acting, he also quickly moved to the left side of the Violet Garden in a flash. Then, he extended his hand to touch the Purple Garden''s acupoints.


    "Zi Yuan, you need to calm down right now. Don''t do anything stupid." You hate me, so I don''t care. But if I let you die, I can''t do it. Lan Cang already has deep feelings for the Violet Garden, so he naturally wouldn''t see the Violet Garden die so recklessly at this moment.


    "Lan Cang, you dare to touch my acupoints? Hurry up and undo it!" At this moment, Zi Yuan was getting anxious. He had transmigrated to the 21st century and had watched quite a bit of prison TV on TV, so Xiao Yi and Zi Feng probably suffered a lot there. If he didn''t go there as soon as possible, then their lives would be in danger, so Zi Yuan didn''t even think about leaving the military camp in the west.


    The Violet Garden knew that he had already made up his mind to go, so there was no need to delay any further. Thus, when the current Violet Garden saw that he was unable to guard in time and had been struck by Blue Ash, the temper in her heart surged.


    "Zi Yuan, don''t be in such a hurry. If I don''t point out your acupoints, don''t tell me you''re going to die?" When Lan Cang saw that Zi Yuan was still unconscious, his voice also became louder by a bit before he continued speaking.


    "Let me tell you, if you go now, your life might not be in danger, but if Murong Xiu threatened the emperor as his hostage, then you know the consequences would be very serious. Don''t you know how the emperor treats you?" Although he was worried about what would happen if he went there, he knew that Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t kill Zi Yuan because Lan Cang understood Murong Xiu''s feelings for Zi Yuan, so he firmly believed that Murong Xiu wouldn''t kill Zi Yuan. However, if Zi Xiu was used as a bargaining chip for Murong Xiu to threaten Helian, then there was a huge chance that Helian was restricted, which was something that Cang didn''t want to see.


    However, what else could this mean? He must go, or else he would be unable to rest in peace for the rest of his life. However, Zi Yuan knew that he could only convince Lan Cang at this moment.


    "General, while the Violet Garden did indeed have some irregularities earlier, she still wants to tell you that I must go, or else I will never be at ease in my life." It was true that if he did not go, he would no longer have the courage to face these soldiers. Even if he was able to save all of this, it would be good even if he deserved it in his heart. Thus, when Zi Yuan faced Lan Cang, he had to properly explain it to him. Initially, Zi Yuan could have secretly eased Lan Cang, but after hearing Lan Cang''s words, he also knew that this was not a child''s play.


    "I know you insist on going, but you must let us have a good discussion first." At this moment, Lan Cang had also gradually calmed down when he saw Zi Yuan. His tone had also slowed down. Compared to his previous hysteria, this was still much better.


    "Then, according to the general''s words, what should we do?" Zi Yuan also wanted to know what good idea Bluesilver had.


    If you go, it will be very hard for you to come back. If the emperor finds out, the emperor will definitely go all out to fight Xi Li to the death, and by then, Murong Xiu would probably be in a difficult situation as well. But in reality, Murong Xiu is also going to do everything he can to get your hands on. Lan Cang could only helplessly speak out the words in his heart. And this was indeed the truth. However, when Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang say that Murong Xiu wanted him, she was startled.


    "Why? That Murong Xiu hates me so much, he ¡­" She also felt that it was a bit strange. It was obvious that the Violet Garden''s influence on Murong Xiu wasn''t very good, so she had never noticed Murong Xiu''s attitude towards her. But after thinking carefully, Murong Xiu never did anything bad to her.


    "Sigh, there are some things that you might not be able to see because you''re the person involved, but you should be able to see it for yourself." It was obvious that Lan Cang also felt extremely helpless when faced with this situation. Lan Cang was more worried that if Zi Yuan really went there, Mu Rong Xiu would deal with her. This was what Lan Cang was worried about, and was also the reason why Lan Cang would not allow Zi Yuan to go there.


    "I don''t care about that. I only know that I became enemies with Murong Xiu and died as a ghost!" The Violet Garden had also spoken with such decisiveness at this moment. In fact, there was already a shadow of Helian Lie in her heart. Although she had heard from Blue Sky saying that Murong Xiu already had feelings for her, the ice-cold Violet Garden didn''t even want to think about such things.


    "Since you can say this, then I presume the emperor is very happy. However, if you truly care for the two armies, then you can''t act so rashly right now." When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang say that he shouldn''t act rashly, he didn''t say that he wouldn''t go, and there was suddenly hope. However, Zi Yuan also knew that Lan Cang wouldn''t let him go to the enemy''s camp so easily.

 C98

    "Wait for me to write a letter to the emperor first. Let the emperor decide." At this moment, Lan Cang had actually brought out Helian Lie. When Zi Yuan heard that Lan Cang wanted to write to Helian Lie about this matter, she immediately refuted him.


    "Does the general take Violet Garden to be a three year old child? If the emperor comes, can she let me go?" "General, please unlock my acupoints. I will not act rashly. I am unable to move an inch as my blood is not circulating. It is very uncomfortable!" The Violet Garden also pretended to be in great discomfort. When Lan Cang saw how the Violet Garden was acting, he did not doubt him and immediately opened up the Purple Garden''s acupoints.


    "Alright, are you alright now? Are you still feeling uncomfortable?" After resolving the Purple Garden''s acupoints, Lan Cang eased up and asked with concern.


    "Cough cough. General''s move was indeed beautiful. It caused the Violet Garden to be unable to move even if she wanted to." Zi Yuan said coldly.


    "About this, I was also worried that you would do something stupid." When Lan Cang heard Violet Garden''s words, he also had a helpless expression.


    "Is that a stupid thing to do?" If I do not do it, then it would truly be a foolish thing to do. I would rather live up to my words and not suffer day and night, General understands. " At this moment, Zi Yuan was also prepared to speak up.


    "Of course I understand, but have you ever thought about how long you''ve been marching for? Do you know how many of my brothers have died in these twelve years? Do you know how many of my brothers have died for me? I am now a commander in command of an army, but do you know how many people are waiting for me to lead them into a great victory? What should I do? Can it be that because of your impulsiveness, they will be separated by their wives? " Lan Cang''s questions left the Violet Garden speechless. For a moment, the Violet Garden was also confused.


    However, at this moment, Zi Yuan knew that he couldn''t let the three armies be restricted because of him, but if he didn''t go, it would affect them for the rest of their lives. Lan Cang knew that what he had just said was too stimulating for Zi Yuan, so he just stood there silently. After a long time, the Purple Garden suddenly spoke as if it was rooted in his heart like a stone.


    "General, I understand. Zi Yuan wants to be alone. I''ll head back to the camp first." After speaking, Zi Yuan walked soullessly into his own army camp. When he reached the entrance, he said, "General, don''t worry about me. Don''t send anyone to spy on me. I don''t like it." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he lifted the curtain and walked out.


    Indeed, he had wanted to send someone to monitor the Violet Garden when he saw that she was not in a good mood. He feared that if the Violet Garden really went to the enemy''s camp, it would truly be sending them to their doorstep, but after he said those words, he knew that it would be a great blow to the Violet Garden. After hearing what the Violet Garden said, he naturally felt embarrassed to send more people to monitor it. Thinking of this, Lan Cang sighed deeply.


    "Ah, Helian, ah, Helian. What kind of mission did you give me? You''re simply taking my life." In all the years that he had been marching and fighting, he had never encountered such a troublesome situation, and now that this matter had reached this point, the usually bright and decisive Lan Cang was deeply entangled in this matter. Thinking back to when he had been discussing military matters with Zi Yuan, he had learned many things from Zi Yuan, but because of this, Lan Cang was able to deeply understand that this woman was not ordinary, and that she had a fiery heart, so Lan Cang was unable to let go for a long period of time.


    He knew in his heart that what Lan Cang had said was the truth. If he really appeared in the enemy camp, then if Helian really became enraged, then the matter of how angry Helian was would definitely occur. Zi Yuan was also worried that Helian would become crazy, and it would be extremely terrifying for an emperor to choose a beauty. Furthermore, Zi Yuan was naturally thinking about all of this, so Helian Lie''s heart was also in a state of chaos right now.


    There had never been a time like this where she felt despair. The change in Zi Yuan could be said to be huge, as she was a cold-blooded killer in her previous life, without any ties or worries, and she would never be troubled by these things, but now it was different, it was true that she really did have feelings, and a warm feeling would appear in her heart from time to time. There was a purple wind, there was a purple wind, there was a purple wind, and there was also the love that they had for her.


    If she could, then everything would be very good. If she couldn''t, then she promised Murong Xiu that she would trade him for the lives of two people. Then, Zi Yuan knew that Murong Xiu wouldn''t let her off so easily, and Zi Yuan knew that, in his heart, how could Xi Li''s military camp not remember anything after so many raids, and how could Xi Li''s military camp possibly let him off so easily? Furthermore, if he used the same tricks all the time, then everything would have been meaningless, and if Zi Yuan still didn''t know how to guard against Murong Xiu, then Murong Xiu really wouldn''t let him off so easily.


    Thus, the Violet Garden prepared to put on her nightdress and planned to go again tonight. As for Lan Cang, he kept walking back and forth, feeling that the words that the Violet Garden had just said to him did not come in so easily. Thinking of this, Lan Cang also felt that it was necessary to have a chat with the Violet Garden.


    "Zi Yuan, what are you doing?" When Lan Cang saw that Zi Yuan had already put on his clothes, how could he not understand what Zi Yuan was thinking? He immediately shouted.


    "General, Zi Yuan has made her decision. You have also seen it. I hope that you can fulfill it, General. Do not stop Zi Yuan." Zi Yuan also did not expect that Lan Cang would actually come directly to his tent. He was momentarily stunned before blurting out these words.


    "Zi Yuan, are you truly not willing to listen to me do that foolish thing once? If that''s the case, fine, you can go. I can only accompany my brothers who have died." When Lan Cang heard Violet Garden''s words, he knew that he could no longer persuade her.


    "General, why must you do that? If Zi Feng and the others harm you instead of saving you, how can you rest in peace? I beg you, General, not to say that." When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang''s determined words, she panicked as well. For a moment, he didn''t know what to say.


    "Zi Yuan, let''s have a good chat. I know you have to go, so we need to discuss this properly. If we let Murong Xiu succeed so easily, that would be letting him off too easily." When Lan Cang saw how Zi Yuan was acting, he felt extremely helpless. At this moment, Lan Cang didn''t even have the heart to buy tofu to kill himself. However, after seeing how determined Zi Yuan was, he could only compromise. When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang''s words, he instantly heaved a sigh of relief. His tone also slowed down.


    "General, tell me. Zi Yuan will listen to you."


    "Ahh, you are truly making things difficult for me. If the emperor knew I did this after knowing about this, I''m afraid even I wouldn''t be able to bear his anger!" Lan Cang sighed helplessly.


    "General, don''t worry about this. I guarantee that Zi Yuan won''t say anything." When Zi Yuan heard Lan Cang''s words, she immediately promised him.


    "I''m not actually worried about what the emperor will do to me. After all, we''ve been friends for many years, but you have to know, if I let you pass so easily, even I won''t be able to feel at ease in my heart. Do you know that?"


    "The Violet Garden understands, so she wants to have a good discussion with the General and see what countermeasures she can come up with." The Violet Garden now also wanted to discuss with Lan Cang about how they could possibly let him go without affecting the overall situation. Of course, since he had returned, the Violet Garden didn''t think about this issue, as everyone was well aware of Murong Xiu''s methods.


    "Since you have put it this way, let us discuss it properly." When Lan Cang heard what Zi Yuan said, he knew that he couldn''t persuade her otherwise. He received it after pausing for a moment.


    "If you think you can go there and assassinate him, how much chance do you think you have of saving Zi Feng?" Lan Cang also knew of Violet Garden''s assassination methods, so he wanted to ask the same question.


    "General, are you asking me to assassinate Mu Rong Xiu?" Zi Yuan also felt that this question from Lan Cang was a little strange.


    "No, we''re assassinating the guards there. We can hide in there, take a good step in there, and then we can make our plans." Lan Cang wanted to assassinate the gatekeeper and then have the Violet Garden save Zi Feng. However, he also knew that there was no way for him to let the rest of the people in. Since Mu Rong Xiu had this plan, he would naturally make the most of the preparations.


    "That ¡­ General, you might know that my assassination may be useful to others, but that''s only in certain circumstances. Murong Xiu is definitely prepared right now, so it won''t work. Naturally, Lan Cang knew that it would be very difficult to succeed, so he asked. For a moment, the two of them fell into silence.


    "General, please listen to what Violet Garden has to say. I think that if I go, Murong Xiu won''t do anything to me. At most, he will threaten me, and that night, when Zi Feng and the others return, you will immediately start a war. At that time, Murong Xiu will have no other choice but to fight. At this moment, the Violet Garden also planned to make her final attempt. This way, she would at least have a chance to escape.


    "Hmm? It''s the only thing we can do now, okay! You will have to take control of everything by yourself tonight, but my words are right here. If something were to happen to you, you will not be carrying the life of just yourself, but you will definitely be even more tormenting than if you were to die! " Lan Cang raised his eyebrows as he looked at Zi Yuan and spoke in a serious tone.


    "General, don''t worry. I won''t let you all worry." After that, he gave a deep look at the Violet Garden once more before turning around and making his arrangements without the slightest hesitation. Tonight, a fireworks display was destined to happen.

 C99

    That night, both armies were heavily guarded, while Murong Xiu was even more heavily guarded. This was a trend where not even a fly could fly in, and the Violet Garden had finally arrived. Murong Xiu naturally received the message from the Violet Garden and had a complacent expression on his face.


    "I''m coming, Murong Xiu." The Violet Garden looked at Murong Xiu, who had been waiting at the entrance for a long time, and said coldly.


    "This time, you came by yourself. I didn''t capture you, so you don''t need to do this to me." Murong Xiu looked at Zi Yuan''s cold face. Although he knew that he wouldn''t be able to obtain her heart, he knew that he had to satisfy his desire to win. That was why he was willing to use any means he had to make Zi Yuan submit.


    "Release him." Zi Yuan remained expressionless as he looked at Murong Xiu.


    "Men, let them go." Mu Rong Xiu didn''t make any movements and just waved his hand. Zi Feng and Xiao Yi were then escorted over while tied up.


    "Miss, why are you so stupid? You ¡­" When Zi Feng saw that his little miss had really come to save him, although he was moved, he was more worried.


    "General, it''s not worth it for you to do this for your subordinate." Xiao Yi was also shouting at the Violet Garden from behind with a pained expression. The Violet Garden naturally saw the injuries on Xiao Yi''s body and immediately tilted her head back towards Murong Xiu.


    "You can release him now? I''ll just follow you in. "


    "Yes, you can leave now." Murong Xiu wanted to see through the change in the Violet Garden''s expression, but he was destined to be disappointed. The Violet Garden had made preparations for this trip, and the Violet Garden also knew that Murong Xiu was the best judge of the situation, so she didn''t show any expression. When Zi Feng walked over, the Violet Garden went over and whispered into her ear.


    "Hurry back, it''s the best time to save me." When Zi Feng heard her words, he was stunned for a moment before shooting a glance at Xiao Yi and quickly ran towards the northern army camp. When Murong Xiu saw this scene, although he had some doubts in his heart, he was confident that he would be able to keep Zi Yuan here, so he didn''t think too much about it.


    The scene here was exactly the same as when he was at the North Yue Ming Fragrance Pavilion. This was what Murong Xiu had instructed his underlings to do in the past few days, and his goal was to tell Zi Yuan that this was the first time he was facing you head on like this, and this time should be the same as well. Last time, I captured you and brought you here, but the scene didn''t change, but the meaning had changed, so you saw my sincerity, and also hoped that you would change your opinion of me.


    "Zi Yuan, I know that you have some opinions on me, but you need to know that we are enemies. It is already extremely difficult for me to do this to you. I think it''s necessary for us to have a good chat." Murong Xiu looked at Zi Yuan as he spoke in an abnormally warm tone. To others, Murong Xiu''s tone was always that cold, but to Zi Yuan, it was impossible for him to speak in such a manner.


    "Murong Xiu, do you think there''s anything we can say to each other?" Zi Yuan tilted his head to the side as he coldly looked at her before continuing to gaze forward. His eyes were filled with confusion.


    Naturally, there are those who say that you are a woman, yet you forced me, Murong Xiu, to such a state. In this world, you are the only one, so if you change me to Helian, then naturally, you can force Helian to this state as well. Murong Xiu was kind at first, but in the end, he used the world as a promise to convince Zi Yuan.


    However, Murong Xiu didn''t know that Zi Yuan had already told Helian Lie that she and Helian Haoyan would split if they met in the future. Besides, Zi Yuan only came here to prove that he had been here before, and it wasn''t that he didn''t want to see the world. Murong Xiu had never thought about this, so the Purple Garden sneered at Murong Xiu.


    "Murong Xiu, I feel that you''re very childish. Do you think you need to repeat the same words to me a second time?"


    "Hehe, then let''s not talk about this. Let me ask you, how is my difference with Helian?" Mu Rong Xiu also saw that Zi Yuan''s feelings towards Helian weren''t something he could compare with. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but feel unresigned. Could it be that it was because they belonged to two different countries?


    "You want to compete against him?... "Too bad!" When Murong Xiu heard this, his eyes unconsciously narrowed, and an indescribable coldness filled his eyes. He didn''t say anything for a long time, and the Violet Garden just stared coldly at Murong Xiu.


    The light in their eyes seemed to form a line with the snow and ice, and after a long while, Murong Xiu finally recovered. What happened to him? Did he lose just like that? No, in Murong Xiu''s heart, he wouldn''t be defeated by anyone, not even Helian!


    "Alright, today I just want to have a few drinks with you in a friendly manner. Let''s throw away our hostile identities and enjoy ourselves. As for tomorrow, if you want to leave, then leave. "Ai ¡­" Mu Rong Xiu had said such words at this moment. When the Purple Garden heard them, an expression of disbelief appeared on its face, as though this wasn''t what Murong Xiu had said. Mu Rong Xiu smiled but didn''t say anything.


    "Is that true?" Zi Yuan asked in disbelief.


    "Heh, today I''m just drinking and not talking about anything else. "Come!" Murong Xiu poured the wine in his cup as well and handed it over to Zi Yuan, who also felt that if Murong Xiu were to really put him down tomorrow, then even if he got drunk today, he wouldn''t mind drinking it all in one gulp. When Murong Xiu saw Zi Yuan decisively drink it, he too finished the wine in his cup in one gulp.


    The two of them didn''t say anything else. Murong Xiu seemed to have let down his status as well, while Zi Yuan unconcernedly drank the first cup after the first one. Zi Yuan only felt that her chest was burning, and the alcohol was a bit strong, but she also felt that something was wrong later on.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you bastard, what did you do to the wine?" Zi Yuan also shouted loudly. It was obvious that he knew that Mu Rong Xiu had done something to the wine.


    "It''s just a wine that dissipates inner energy. Relax, you won''t have the strength to scold me again very soon. Aren''t you, a woman, nice?" Murong Xiu''s eyes narrowed as he casually said those words. When he said those words, they sounded extremely sinister to Violet Garden''s ears.


    "Exactly what are you planning to do? If you want to kill me, I''ll kill you. Why do you need to do all these useless things? You''re simply a bastard." As Zi Yuan cursed in anger, he gradually felt that he was unable to endure anymore. He even placed both of his hands on the table. It was evident that the effects of the wine had already begun to take effect.


    "What do I want? Zi Yuan, I have been indulgent to you over and over again. I have been merciful to you over and over again. Can''t you see that? But you, what did you do to me? "Hmph, what''s so good about Helian. Isn''t it just as shameless as before? Didn''t I almost rape you that day? Didn''t I save you?" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly stood up as well. He bent down slightly as he looked down at Zi Yuan, anger written all over his face.


    Earlier, when Murong Xiu was setting up these scenes, he also had a sliver of luck in his heart. He hoped that the Violet Garden would be moved by him, and now he felt satisfied since the two of them were enemies, it was simply impossible for them to obtain the other''s heart, but people always had fantasies, so Murong Xiu had always imagined that he would be able to obtain the heart of Purple Garden. However, since Purple Garden hadn''t been able to give him a good look recently, Murong Xiu was now completely twisted in his heart, so if he couldn''t get you, then he would destroy you.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan was the most helpless, and could only be controlled by Murong Xiu. However, the unwillingness and anger in Zi Yuan''s eyes had become a catalyst for Murong Xiu at this moment.


    "You are very unwilling, aren''t you? You hate me, don''t you? Fine, then hate me. If you were willing to obediently obey me, why would I have to do so many meaningless things? Heh, from the moment I entered, you''ve actually been so sarcastic toward me. Cheng Zi Yuan, let me tell you, you''re already challenging my bottom line. " Mu Rong Xiu looked coldly at Zi Yuan.


    He knew that he didn''t have the strength to argue right now, and even opening his mouth was a difficult task for him. He also had no strength left in his body, so a look of despair slowly appeared in Zi Yuan''s eyes. Previously, Zi Yuan had thought that if Murong Xiu wanted to do something to him, then he would rather die than do anything to him.


    "Today''s night is short and bitter. Zi Yuan, I can do whatever Helian can with you. Today, I will have you. Then, I will tell Helian that I will let Helian know that you are my woman!" "Even if she dies, she belongs to me, Mu Rong Xiu!" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly shouted and grabbed Zi Yuan''s body. He then immediately carried her onto the bed.


    The Violet Garden did not have the strength to resist. A single mistake and she was thrown onto the bed. Murong Xiu looked at the beautiful Violet Garden and could no longer resist. He directly laid on the body of the Violet Garden, greedily absorbing her aura.


    "Zi Yuan, the fragrance on your body really makes people yearn for it." Murong Xiu was currently thinking of getting Zi Yuan, and Zi Yuan was also helpless in his heart. His heart was like ice, and the only thing that moved was the twin peaks of Zi Yuan''s chest, which was pulsing with anger due to unwillingness. Murong Xiu also saw how, like a wolf, Zi Yuan''s clothes were torn off. Currently, Zi Yuan was only wearing his undergarment, while Zi Yuan''s eyes were gradually showing a look of despair.


    Just as Murong Xiu was about to make his move, Lan Cang was already leading his troops to attack. After Zi Feng returned, he left and sent his troops out. Right now, his troops were at the city gates ¡­

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    At this moment, the Violet Garden no longer had any way to fight back. She also had thoughts of death in her heart. She couldn''t let anyone rape her. This was the pride of the Violet Garden. And now, Murong Xiu was about to strip her naked body.


    Just as Murong Xiu was preparing to take another step forward, a scout from the outside reported in.


    "Big, big, commander, enemies are attacking from outside." The scout immediately knew that he had done something wrong. Trembling, he lowered his head and pretended that he hadn''t seen it. When Murong Xiu heard that the enemies had attacked outside, his mind instantly cleared up.


    "Zi Yuan, you really have a good plan. But don''t worry, no matter what, I''ll get you. Just wait obediently for me here right now, haha." Murong Xiu also laughed loudly. There was an indescribable coldness in his eyes.


    "Get lost!" Mu Rong Xiu was displeased by the spy''s sudden interruption. He kicked the spy out and completely killed him. If he let that spy out, his image would be tarnished.


    "General Nangong, you and the generals will try your best to hold Murong Xiu back. Remember, you can''t go against him. You only need to hold him back. Give me some time and I''ll go save General Zi Yuan." He knew that if he took the initiative to start a war, and a surprise attack at that, Murong Xiu would definitely come and fight. Otherwise, if his entire camp was destroyed, there wouldn''t even be enough time for Murong Xiu to cry.


    "Yes, Marshal. This lowly general understands." Nangong Xiong knew that the situation was tense. Naturally, Nangong Xiong wanted to deal with Murong Xiu''s despicable actions. However, he warned him repeatedly that it would be difficult to deal with him. Nangong Xiong and the others immediately gave up on that idea.


    "Remember, do not go head to head with him. You are not his match. If there is a chance, it would be great if we could kill him on the battlefield." After Lan Cang finished speaking, he no longer looked at Nangong Xiong. He knew that Nangong Xiong should understand his meaning. After he finished speaking, he leaped first and quietly walked towards the camp in the west. Lan Cang wanted to find Zi Yuan here.


    When Murong Xiu came out, he was extremely furious. Of course, he knew that this matter was related to the Purple Garden, otherwise the enemy wouldn''t come and start a war at this time. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu''s expression became colder and colder.


    "Wang Huai, lead 50,000 of your Elite Armaments to meet the challenge. Guard the barracks for me and bring my Ice Moon Sword over. Follow me to meet the challenge!" Murong Xiu said without any emotion. When the generals heard the general''s order and nodded their heads in agreement, they immediately went to mobilize their troops.


    "General Wang, did you notice something wrong with the marshal''s eyes?" Li Cheng also felt that something wasn''t right when he saw the cold look in Murong Xiu''s eyes. Usually, whenever Murong Xiu got angry or was in a bad mood, he would stare straight at them. However, this time, Murong Xiu didn''t show any expression.


    "Yeah, I feel it too. Could it be something to do with this surprise attack?" Wang Huai also felt that something was wrong. However, this was not the first time he had launched such a surprise attack.


    "Sigh, forget it. He is just an ordinary man. We can''t figure it out. Let''s just send our troops to meet him." Li Cheng also knew that he couldn''t come up with anything with Wang Huai, so he quickly headed back to his own Military Department.


    At the same time, Mu Rong Xiu had arrived at the battlefield. At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu didn''t see Lan Cang, so Mu Rong Xiu instantly guessed that he was probably looking for Zi Yuan. Thinking of this, Mu Rong Xiu screamed out: "Not good! I''ve fallen into your trap!" Thinking of this, Nangong Xiong and the others would naturally not let Murong Xiu go. At the same time, the three of them formed a circle and trapped Murong Xiu completely.


    "Hmph. You think that only the three of you can stop me?" Murong Xiu looked at the three people surrounding him and let out a cold laugh. His gaze turned increasingly cold. It was clear that these three had long planned this in advance and wanted to trap him.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, do you think you''re some amazing person? It''s enough for the three of us to kill you." Nangong Xiong also domineeringly brandished his sledgehammer as he roared at Murong Xiu.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, don''t be too complacent. You have to know that you''re just like a cornered beast." Yuan Hao coldly stated at this moment. His main goal was to stall for time, so he could stall for as long as he could. Yuan Hao and the rest clearly did not have the ability to fight with Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu naturally knew about this as well. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu wanted to quickly finish off these people so he could go back and kill them.


    "Hmph, ignorant child, come and die." Murong Xiu shouted as he prepared to charge out of the encirclement. However, Yuan Hao gave a loud roar at this moment.


    "Murong Xiu, hold on." The two sides belonged to the enemy, so did they need to talk about something else. However, at this moment, it was obvious that Murong Xiu was stunned by Yuan Hao''s shout. Unnaturally, he stopped what he was doing with Yuan Hao''s shout.


    "General Mu Rong, have you ever had a real father?" When Yuan Hao said this, Murong Xiu, who was present, was stunned. Nangong Xiong and the others were also stunned. As for Yuan Hao, he asked with extreme seriousness. Murong Xiu clearly hadn''t reacted to this.


    Nonsense, of course. Your brain must have been crushed by the door." Murong Xiu was stunned for a split-second before blurting out, "Don''t tell me they''re idiots?" Murong Xiu hadn''t expected that the other person would stop him because he wanted to ask this question. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu also looked at Yuan Hao in confusion. The murderous intent in his eyes had also unconsciously decreased a bit, but following that, a lot of black lines appeared on his face.


    "Since you have a biological father, why did you stop when I told you to? Do you listen to me like this? " After Yuan Hao finished saying those words, he maintained his serious expression. As for Nangong Xiong and the others, when they heard that, they actually burst into loud laughter and spit out their saliva.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect to receive another nephew this time, hahahaha." In this battlefield, he was afraid that if he were to laugh too much, he would be instantly killed by the opponent. Since Nangong Xiong did not care about that, he just laughed out loud, and after Murong Xiu heard Yuan Hao''s words, he was stunned for a moment and then instantly reacted. The anger in his heart was self-evident, and his eyes became colder and colder.


    "Die for me, you bastard!" The whirlpool in his left hand appeared once again, formed from inner strength. When Nangong Xiong and the others had heard Lan Cang say that this move was powerful, they had already prepared themselves for it, but when they saw Murong Xiu use it, they immediately dodged it. Murong Xiu didn''t expect that his opponent would use this much effort on them, so he was able to predict his own attack.


    Murong Xiu also knew the strength of Nangong Xiong''s group. If he was alone, Murong Xiu would have the ability to kill the other party, but the three of them being together wasn''t an easy feat, so after Murong Xiu calmed down, he began to think of a way to break out of the encirclement. Naturally, Nangong Xiong and the others wouldn''t let Murong Xiu break out of the circle like this.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, you want to leave now?" Did you ask your uncle if I did. " Nangong Xiong coldly mocked as well. He wrapped himself around Murong Xiu and the Heavenly Saint Hammer followed suit. At this moment, Murong Xiu was also being swung at his lower body by Yuan Hao. His war horse might not be able to protect itself at this moment. However, Nangong Xiong didn''t smash his warhorse. Instead, he smashed his own chest. Murong Xiu also jumped to his side.


    When Nangong Xiong''s strike barely missed it, and Nangong Xiong''s action also gave Murong Xiu some clues. This person was actually thinking about how to kill him, so naturally Yuan Hao was able to tell as well. Thinking up to here, he also quickly went over to Nangong Xiong''s side.


    "Brother, now is not the time for battle qi. I want to kill him too, but don''t forget what the marshal said. Do as we planned."


    "Hmph. Of course I know. However, when I think about how this grandson did such a despicable thing to the Violet Garden, the anger in my heart grew." Nangong Xiong looked at Mu Rong Xiu''s ice-cold expression and said the same sentence.


    "Ahh, of course I know the relationship between you and General Zi Yuan, but if you want to save General Zi Yuan, you must delay Murong Xiu. Otherwise, where else would we get the chance?" Yuan Hao had also immediately arrived at the spot where the three people were standing. This was because the instant Yuan Hao had moved over, Murong Xiu was about to use his missing position as an opening to escape when he saw the situation unfold. When Yuan Hao flashed towards him, Murong Xiu also knew that his plan had failed.


    Thinking about this, Murong Xiu started to panic, but he knew that even though he couldn''t do anything to them right now, it would be even more difficult if they wanted to kill him. Looking at Nangong Xiong later, Murong Xiu also had an idea in his heart; from the way Nangong Xiong had hammered him just now, he clearly had the chance to pull him off his horse, and if he wanted to avoid this battle, his movements would be restricted. It would be quite difficult, but the opponent didn''t do that. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also prepared to attack Nangong Xiong. If he was willing to kill him, then he would be able to find a way to break through. Unfortunately, Murong Xiu''s plan didn''t work.


    Once Murong Xiu thought of leaving, the cold sword instantly flashed to Nangong Xiong''s side as he gave a loud shout.

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    "Nangong Xiong you trash still want to kill me? Go back and train for a few more years." As Murong Xiu spoke, he also waved the sword in his hand, bringing forth a thousand ripples.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, how powerful do you think you are? That''s all." However, the dual hammers smashed into the center of the wave, blocking Murong Xiu''s path. Seeing this, Murong Xiu''s eyes narrowed, the other party was indeed not some ordinary person, but thinking about it, he could still talk about the two generals in his hands. One dead, one injured, this kind of person couldn''t be underestimated.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, stop arguing. I, your dad, haven''t said anything to you. Why are you still trying so hard? Hurry up and kill yourself. It''s rare for me to make a move against you." At this moment, Yuan Hao suddenly shouted, but his tone was strict. At this point of time, it was useless to argue with Murong Xiu. Only by arousing the anger of the other party would they be able to fight together with the rest of them.


    "Haha, right, you''re my eldest nephew. Come, come, come. Let''s fight with your uncle for a few hundred rounds." In his heart, he was already prepared to defend himself. As for Murong Xiu, his eyes also became more and more cold as he thought about how he had opened his mouth, yet he had three enemies, but he couldn''t win against the other party no matter what. Thinking about this, Murong Xiu didn''t say anything, and the three people in front of him had a reaction as well, knowing that Murong Xiu was truly angry and that he had unconsciously tightened his grip on his weapon. It was in this strange atmosphere that the battle came to a standstill.


    Zi Yuan knew that at this moment, he was only waiting for Lan Cang to rescue him. Otherwise, he would have been able to kill him with just one of his soldiers, but Zi Yuan knew that if Lan Cang was able to take him out of the tent before Murong Xiu returned, then he would have been able to escape successfully. On the contrary, if Murong Xiu returned, then that meant that Lan Cang''s plan to ambush had failed, and he could only prepare to die.


    He also saw the largest tent in the Western Li Army Camp. Since this tent was exceptionally grand, then it should be Murong Xiu''s tent, perhaps Zi Yuan might be inside. Lan Cang thought to himself as he prepared to enter, but when he neared the tent, there were actually two people standing guard outside, and the auras these two people gave Lan Cang were different from the others''. It was likely that these two were Murong Xiu''s trusted aides. Thinking of this, Lan Cang was also prepared to sneak attack the two of them. Just as he approached and was about to make his move, a cold light suddenly shot towards him from behind.


    "Hmph, overestimating yourself!" Although Lan Cang said this, he immediately became vigilant. ''This person''s cultivation isn''t weak,'' he thought.


    "Marshal Cang, this lowly one has been waiting here for a long time." Lan Cang instantly understood. This person must have been sent here by Murong Xiu to wait for him. So Murong Xiu had also been prepared. He knew that he was probably here to save Zi Yuan, so he had arranged for someone to come and wait for him.


    "Just the few of you? I''m afraid it''s not enough to see it. " He had to quickly save the Violet Garden in a short amount of time. Otherwise, when Murong Xiu returned, he would be suppressed at every turn. Thinking of this, Lan Cang also raised his inner strength and directly slammed his palms against his opponent.


    Boom!" The moment he came into contact with Lan Cang''s palm, he retreated rapidly. However, Lan Cang naturally did not chase after him and prepared to charge into the tent. The two guards at the entrance also rushed towards him at this moment.


    "Humph, if you want to enter this door then you''ll have to see if Marshal Blue Sky has the ability to do so." The person at the front also spoke in a cold voice.


    "Alright, then let me see how different you dogs are." He gathered his inner strength once more in his palms and slapped them together, the two of them also dodged past each other. He didn''t want to fight, so he simply avoided the attack, but when he panicked, he knew that Murong Xiu''s plan was the same as his, and the people that Murong Xiu had arranged for him made him think that Murong Xiu still hadn''t used his trump card. Otherwise, where would these people with powerful martial arts have come from? Thinking up to this point, Lan Cang did not speak anymore and directly attacked with his full strength. Although these three people''s martial arts were fine, they did not have the strength of Nangong Xiong and the others.


    "Hmph, you guys want to fight with me?" When Lan Cang saw that the three of them had broken through, he hastily rushed towards the exit. The remaining two people also quickly rushed over, while a sneer also appeared on the corner of Lan Cang''s mouth. This was exactly the time you were waiting for.


    "Boom!" "Bam!" The two palms naturally knew that there was no use in regretting it now. After clashing with Lan Cang, Lan Cang took a few steps back while the two were sent flying out of the arena as they vomited blood and died!


    As he prepared to charge into the tent, he saw one more person trembling in preparation to escape. That person was the first to be severely injured by Lan Cang, but he did not die immediately. Instead, he wanted to escape with his remaining strength. After taking care of the two people, Lan Cang immediately rushed over and stomped on the head of the other person, causing blood to spurt out as he charged towards Murong Xiu''s tent.


    Although Zi Yuan was unable to move from outside due to the huge commotion, he could still hear it, especially Lan Cang''s voice. When he thought about how Lan Cang had come to save him in time, Zi Yuan''s heart instantly calmed down. As long as he wasn''t raped by Murong Xiu, everything would be fine.


    "Zi Yuan, are you alright?" When Lan Cang entered, he discovered that the Violet Garden was lying on the bed with a weak face. She immediately rushed over and hugged the Violet Garden.


    "General, I ¡­ I''m afraid I''m poisoned." Zi Yuan said weakly, before lying down in Lan Cang''s embrace.


    "What''s going on? Mu Rong Xiu actually attacked you? That bastard! " If that was the case, then it was natural that he wouldn''t harm the Violet Garden. Therefore, although Lan Cang was worried about what sort of changes the Violet Garden would have, he never imagined that the Violet Garden would be in any danger, but at this moment, it seemed as if something had happened to the Violet Garden. Furthermore, at this moment, it seemed as if someone had moved on the Violet Garden''s body.


    "Zi Yuan, that bastard ¡­" If he really said it now, it would harm Zi Yuan''s mood, and it would also harm his own heart. Therefore, when Lan Cang became anxious, he would also be able to say half the sentence in time.


    "General, you''re overthinking things. Murong Xiu did want me to do something to me, but since the general barged in, he didn''t continue." "Cough, cough." Zi Yuan had also explained the truth in an incomparably weak manner. Lan Cang also heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. After which, he became nervous once again when he saw the Purple Garden acting in such a manner.


    "Then how do you feel right now, are you still able to move?"


    "I''ve been poisoned with a poison that can dissipate Qi. I don''t have any strength left in me right now. General, hurry up and get me out of here. We''ll talk after we return to the military camp. Now is not the time to talk." Zi Yuan was also worried that Murong Xiu would return. If that was the case, they probably wouldn''t even be able to leave.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll bring you back immediately." Lan Cang also knew that it was not the right time to speak, so he simply carried Zi Yuan on his back before rushing outside.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu, Nangong Xiong, and the others were fighting to the very end. Nangong Xiong and the others knew that if the three of them attacked at the same time, they wouldn''t be able to compete with Murong Xiu''s powerful inner force, so the three of them had to take the initiative to attack, while the other two stood by the side. Murong Xiu naturally knew that the three of them wanted to fight him on a revolving basis.


    "Murong Xiu, how much strength do you have to fight us if you''re weak?" Yuan Hao pretended to be extremely serious as he looked at Murong Xiu and spoke. When he saw that Murong Xiu was only giving them a cold look and didn''t say anything after that, he stood there for a moment before opening his mouth again.


    "You actually don''t have any thoughts to attack me. How about we stop for now? I also want to rest." Upon seeing this, Murong Xiu instantly felt that this was a good opportunity. He thought of how he would take the opportunity when Yuan Hao had completely relaxed and kill him in one hit, while Yuan Hao seemed to be unprepared, he just stood there fanning himself with his palm. Murong Xiu was just about to attack when he saw that the other two were glaring at him like tigers eyeing their prey. When he thought of this, Murong Xiu, who had already taken a step forward, retreated.


    "Damn, this Yuan Hao is indeed a character. He actually has such a scheming and scheming mind." On the other hand, the other side still had two people who had strength left. At this moment, they were probably waiting for him to make a move and then kill him in one hit. In the end, when Murong Xiu saw the actions of Nangong Xiong and the others, he also understood what was going on. Otherwise, this time, Murong Xiu would really fall for it.


    But after so many years of working together, the three of them knew what they were thinking. Their own actions, the two of them definitely knew what they were doing, so when Yuan Hao made such a move, Nangong Xiong and Li Zhen were already prepared. But clearly, Murong Xiu had stepped back, and Yuan Hao also knew that he had been defeated.

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    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, it seems that you think it''s time to take a good rest." Yuan Hao also wanted to provoke Murong Xiu, but the other side didn''t say anything. Instead, he coldly swept his gaze at the other two. A trace of a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.


    "Yuan Hao, you''re pretty good. At the very least, our army doesn''t have such a person like you. But I''m thinking, for a person like you to work together with a foolish person like Nangong Xiong, don''t you feel wronged?" Mu Rong Xiu didn''t look at Nangong Xiong and Li Zhen, but looked directly at Yuan Hao and sneered.


    "Murong Xiu, you''re trying to sow dissension. I''m afraid I already knew you knew this when you were a kid and I hit your butt." "Haha ¡­" Before Yuan Hao could say anything, Nangong Xiong suddenly laughed loudly. It was obvious that Murong Xiu''s plan of attacking was useless against the three of them. Li Zhen, who usually didn''t like to talk, also spoke up at this moment.


    "Eldest Nephew, I also think that you''re wasting your time in Xilai. Why don''t you come to my army, I''ll seal you left and I''ll accept the centurion on the right?" When Murong Xiu heard the mockery in their eyes, he didn''t get angry. Right now, it was a waste of his mood and it was completely useless. Just as Murong Xiu was about to attack, a loud shout came from the Northern Yue Army.


    "Retreat to the camp!" A loud shout pierced the sky and reached the center of the battlefield. Mu Rong Xiu knew that it was Lan Cang''s voice, but when he heard it, the three of them relaxed. Their mission was finally completed, and Mu Rong Xiu spoke in a cold voice.


    "It would seem that your General Zi Yuan has been saved. In that case, you all can relax. Do you dare to fight against me?" Mu Rong Xiu''s voice became unspeakably sinister as he finished speaking. His eyes also shone with a bright light. When Nangong Xiong heard that Murong Xiu wasn''t worried about the safety of the Violet Garden and instead wanted to fight against him, he was afraid that he knew that Murong Xiu wanted to kill him. Even if it meant that he would risk his life to injure him, he still wanted to kill them.


    Yuan Hao and Li Zhen naturally noticed it as well. When they thought of this, they all looked at each other. Everyone understood what they were thinking about. After which, Yuan Hao took the lead and said.


    "Murong Xiu, everyone knows what you''re thinking, but I suggest you stop thinking about it. I love and cherish my own flesh and blood. I won''t do anything to you, so naturally, someone will attack you." Yuan Hao didn''t forget to mock Murong Xiu in the end. After hearing his words, Murong Xiu knew that the other party didn''t have the mood to fight him anymore. He wasn''t angry and spoke calmly instead.


    "Yuan Hao, I, Murong Xiu, didn''t lose this time. Go back and tell your Commander Lan Cang to obediently bring the Violet Garden over to me. Otherwise, the Violet Garden won''t be able to live much longer, haha." After he finished speaking, Murong Xiu turned around and leaped onto his warhorse as he galloped back into his own military camp. Nangong Xiong and the other two men looked at each other and immediately knew that something had happened to Zi Yuan.


    At this moment, Lan Cang was tightly pressing both of his hands against the back of Zi Yuan. A surge of inner energy, mixed with a stream of air, was groping all over Zi Yuan''s body, but he did not find the source of the current, so he was unable to find out where the poison hidden in Zi Yuan''s body.


    Lan Cang originally wanted to use his own inner force to expel the poison from Zi Yuan''s body, but Murong Xiu had clearly predicted this. The poison was exceptionally strong, so he didn''t have any other methods. He could only watch as the poison spread throughout Zi Yuan''s body.


    "Zi Yuan, what poison did that Mu Rong Xiu do to you? There''s no way I can force the poison out of you." Originally, he had thought that saving the Violet Garden would be the end of the matter. However, at this moment, he actually had no way to force the poison out of the Violet Garden''s body. Thinking of this, Lan Cang felt helpless and anxious.


    "General, I don''t know either. However, when this poison enters the body, the inner force will quickly dissipate. Until now, I still haven''t gotten used to it, but I don''t have the strength to do so." He knew that Murong Xiu had the intention to kill him, even if he couldn''t get it. Thinking about this, Zi Yuan wasn''t afraid at all. He had already transmigrated here. If he were to die again, would he have to teleport again? But what about Helian? What if I have so many people here? In the heart of the Violet Garden, she also felt extremely uneasy, but the Violet Garden was not afraid of death. As for Lan Cang, when he saw the absent-minded expression on Zi Yuan''s face, he was worried that she would let her imagination run wild.


    "Zi Yuan, don''t worry. No matter what, I will find the antidote. Trust me, okay?" At this moment, Lan Cang could only console Zi Yuan.


    "General, Zi Yuan is already very satisfied with the care you''ve given her. There are some things that shouldn''t be forced upon her. She should be what she is. General, don''t worry. Zi Yuan will definitely have some ideas." At this moment, Zi Yuan weakly chuckled. It was also because of this smile that caused Lan Cang to feel anxious. Just when the two of them were silent, Nangong Xiong also returned. He immediately rushed into Lan Cang''s tent. When he saw Zi Yuan lying weakly in Lan Cang''s embrace, he immediately became worried.


    "General Zi Yuan, are you alright? Is there something wrong with you?" The relationship between him and the Purple Garden could be said to be extremely good in normal times. At this moment, when he saw how the Purple Garden acted, Nangong immediately felt a heartache in his heart, and how could Yuan Hao and the rest not know that what Murong Xiu had said to them was actually true? When he thought about it, Yuan Hao shot a look at Lan Cang before speaking to the Purple Garden.


    "General Zi Yuan, don''t worry. No matter what, we will think of a way to cure you." Yuan Hao paused for a moment after speaking.


    "Marshal, let''s let General Zi Yuan rest first." Yuan Hao pulled at the anxious Nangong Xiong after he finished speaking. Nangong Xiong also understood what he meant and said to Zi Yuan with concern.


    "Zi Yuan, you should rest well for the night. I''ll come see you tomorrow."


    General Nangong, why are you acting like a daughter? I''m fine, I''m fine. You guys can leave. Let me have a good rest." He did not want these people to worry for him excessively. Moreover, he also felt a little tired, so he was prepared to stay inside and have a good rest. When the others saw this, they did not say anything and slowly retreated. Lan Cang was also leading the way. He knew that Yuan Hao definitely had something to say to him.


    "Speak, what is it?" After Lan Cang returned to his camp, he turned around and looked at Yuan Hao and the rest.


    "Marshal, when the three of us were fighting against Murong Xiu, he told us that General Zi Yuan wouldn''t be able to live much longer and told us to send him there." Yuan Hao also paused for a moment before he recounted the entire situation at that time. When Lan Cang heard this, he fell silent.


    Murong Xiu, oh Murong Xiu, this move is truly beautiful. Just in case he made the preparations when he first entered the Western District from the Violet Garden, Murong Xiu had already made the decision. If the Violet Garden was truly taken away by Lan Cang, then he didn''t have any way of capturing it back, so when he first entered the Western Army camp, he made the decision to have the Violet Garden consume poison first. Even if Zi Yuan ran away, he still had a way to make the Violet Garden look normal, and Murong Xiu knew that with her personality, she wouldn''t so easily deliver the pill to him.


    Otherwise, when he went to save the Violet Garden, there was actually someone waiting for him. Judging from this, Murong Xiu should have been prepared for this, but what Lan Cang didn''t know was that Murong Xiu didn''t expect Lan Cang to come and save him, so the preparation came from his own instincts. However, Murong Xiu wouldn''t worry too much about it since he had the Violet Garden''s poison in his hands, so when Lan Cang thought about it, he let out a helpless sigh.


    "So, Mu Rong Xiu really is Mu Rong Xiu. He''s pretty good at it."


    "Marshal, we already know that Mu Rong Xiu is extremely difficult to deal with after our fight with him. What should we do next, General?" Yuan Hao also knew that Lan Cang was definitely extremely unhappy at this moment. However, since the matter had already occurred, he had to properly resolve it. Therefore, he spoke out.


    "In your opinion, how should we proceed?" There was nothing Lan Cang could do. He thought that his subordinates would be able to come up with a good idea for him.


    "General, we''re going to start a war and fight to the death with Murong Xiu. Then, we''ll lock him up and send people inside to find the antidote. What do you think?" Nangong Xiong suddenly said. Right now, he was thinking of a way to deal with Mu Rong Xiu. He couldn''t wait to fly over and fight Murong Xiu to the death.


    "Hmph, which one of you has the ability to truly trap him? Let me tell you, if it wasn''t for the rest of you holding the enemy general back, do you think you''d have the chance to do so? Murong Xiu isn''t an idiot, so he''ll naturally come next time." Lan Cang was also speechless with anger at Nangong Xiong''s thoughts. If Murong Xiu had fallen into his trap twice, then he really could be considered a top class marshal.

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    "Marshal, if it''s not like this, I really can''t think of a better way to save General Zi Yuan." Nangong Xiong snorted with unwillingness.


    "I know that you''re not willing to accept this in your heart. Could it be that you''re the only one here who''s worried about the Violet Garden? You''re simply an extremely disgraceful person. You should restrain your temper properly. If you missed the military, then let''s see how I''ll punish you." Lan Cang''s mood was originally extremely unhappy. Now that he was humphed by Nangong Xiong, he felt even more unhappy. He immediately shouted out loudly. When Nangong Xiong saw that Lan Cang had become angry, he unwillingly lowered his head and did not dare to say anything else.


    "General, let''s take a look first. From what I can see, that Murong Xiu seems to hold General Zi Yuan in high regard. If Murong Xiu really wanted to kill General Zi Yuan, then General Zi Yuan wouldn''t have been able to survive that moment. But now that Murong Xiu has poisoned him, he probably doesn''t want to tolerate General Zi Yuan anymore, so ¡­" Yuan Hao had also seen a lot of it in the middle, especially the last sentence Murong Xiu said before he left, which was to obediently send Zi Yuan over to me. Even Yuan Hao knew that Murong Xiu was most likely interested in the Violet Garden. Therefore, Yuan Hao had also suddenly said this at this moment.


    Initially, Lan Cang had taken the risk of letting the Violet Garden pass through because Mu Rong Xiu probably wouldn''t harm the Violet Garden. But now, it seemed that Mu Rong Xiu actually wanted to kill the Violet Garden without being able to do so, so naturally, Lan Cang wasn''t willing to take the risk again. Thinking of this, Lan Cang felt somewhat helpless.


    "Of course I know what you''re talking about, but now that it''s Murong Xiu who''s taking the initiative, there''s nothing we can do about it." At this moment, he was naturally extremely worried about Zi Yuan. He absolutely could not let Zi Yuan die here just like that. This was a form of harm to Helian; it was also a form of harm to himself.


    "Marshal, don''t worry. Let''s go and find out what we can do to cure the poison." Yuan Hao also saw that Lan Cang''s current mood was a little off and knew that he cared too much about General Zi Yuan''s comfort. Thinking about this, he also tried to comfort him. The two of them knew clearly in their hearts that this poison could only be cured by Mu Rong Xiu.


    "Mm, then go." Lan Cang waved his hand and said. With regards to Yuan Hao''s agreement, he could only compromise. At this moment, he could only take one step at a time.


    "Marshal, I''ll take my leave then." After Yuan Hao and the rest left, Lan Cang could no longer endure it. Suddenly, his eyes became unusually cold, after which, he slammed his palm onto the seat beside him. Immediately, the seat was shattered into pieces.


    "Murong Xiu, you bastard! If anything happens to the Violet Garden, I''ll make sure you die with her!" At this moment, Lan Cang finally began to act fiercely in his heart. Since Murong Xiu couldn''t obtain it, he wanted to destroy it. Then, after the destruction, he would destroy it along with him. Of course, Lan Cang didn''t want the Violet Garden to die just like that. If there was any chance of survival, he would let Lan Cang do it. Now, it all depended on the Violet Garden.


    At this moment, when Murong Xiu returned and saw that his three trusted aides had all died, he couldn''t help but feel a wave of unhappiness in his heart. At this moment, when Murong Xiu returned and saw that his three trusted aides had all died, he couldn''t help but feel a wave of unhappiness in his heart.


    At this moment, there were only a few strands of black hair on the military bed. As Murong Xiu held these strands of black hair, he thought about what had happened with Zi Yuan in the past.


    The synergy between Helian Lie and Zi Yuan had surprised Murong Xiu at first, but later on, Murong Xiu had also slowly started to think more highly of Zi Yuan. When Zi Yuan killed Zhuge Feimu, Murong Xiu actually didn''t think of avenging his good friend immediately, but instead felt that he appreciated Zi Yuan''s methods. At that time, Murong Xiu already had a crush on Zi Yuan.


    Then, after a battle, when the sword peak collapsed, Murong Xiu only found out later that it was the Purple Garden who did it, and that the Purple Garden also used gunpowder to destroy the sword peak, but he didn''t know what ability the Purple Garden had to collapse the sword peak, so he definitely didn''t have that ability. When he came to the Purple Garden''s camp three times, he had to watch as she ran away, but he couldn''t do anything about it.


    "Zi Yuan, you''ve really made me feel both heartache and infatuation." What should I do to you? " In fact, Murong Xiu had challenged his bottom line with one or two injuries that the Violet Garden had inflicted on him, but he couldn''t bring himself to do it. At this moment, Murong Xiu knew that the Violet Garden was poisoned, and the poison had actually been personally administered by him. Murong Xiu started to panic a bit. He wondered if she was doing fine.


    After many years of unparalleled splendor, I was slightly tipsy and knocked on the door. Flickering finger a piece of red sand, old a period of time, modern people have more lives, a frown and a smile born of disaster. Waves of smoke, devastatingly beautiful women, sigh red dust, holding pen and ink years of age, long-lasting resentment, for whom jade to fall? Her meticulous thoughts hurt people. The sword of a hero was swept up by the wind and dust. Horses do not cross, over the Qinling Mountains, across the Huai River, pass the message valley. I will bid farewell to you for a long time. Beautiful woman, Goddess Xi Ku Luo River, occupying an old tree root, for whom do you call the candle''s fragrance?


    This was a change in Murong Xiu''s inner world. Murong Xiu couldn''t react to this change. What had happened to him? Had he reached a point where he couldn''t trust her?


    I have a beauty now, so I''m willing to kill all the bears in the world for her to gain her smile. However, she''s not by my side right now, Murong Xiu thought. Even if I get the world for you, you won''t appear by my side, so why do I have to be so sentimental? Therefore, Murong Xiu had chosen to poison him. Looking at the room now, his heart froze again. He still didn''t want to lose Zi Yuan after all. Otherwise, why would his heart still be wavering?


    He also knew that Lan Cang wouldn''t pay too much attention to his words, but he definitely had some sort of plan in mind. Murong Xiu was sure of this, because Lan Cang was just like him, someone who loved Violet Garden, and Murong Xiu could tell that. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu also took up his pen and wrote a letter, deciding to give Lan Cang a warning.


    You and I are well aware that everything can be discussed. If the Purple Garden wants to understand this, they must come personally, and if they have any followers and their sincerity is not good, then this matter shall be forgone. In between the mountains and the beauties, we shall wait for the arrival of the lady from the Purple Garden. "" Murong is waiting for the arrival of the lady from the Jiangshan side. ""


    This letter not only required Zi Yuan to come here, it also told Lan Cang that this place was already half a mountain and yours was half a mountain. But you must know, I am the one in charge here, and if you want Zi Yuan to be perfectly fine, then you must send the person here, and only half of the letter at that. Otherwise, I would rather have Jiang Shan than a beauty. Mu Rong Xiu wanted to give Lan Cang a warning. If you want to save him, then stop pretending to be the same as me. Quickly send it over to me.


    "Someone, send this letter to Commander Lan Cang of the Northern Yue Army as an envoy." Murong Xiu thought for a moment. If he sent an envoy with something like this, he would be able to get a better result, so he quickly gave the orders.


    "Yes, Marshal. I''ll be right there." After he finished speaking, the man slowly withdrew himself from the room. As for Murong Xiu, a sinister smile appeared on his face.


    "Helian, Lan Cang, do you have the ability to make Zi Yuan come over obediently?" "Let me tell you, I do. If you want to fight with me, Murong Xiu, then you''re too far away." The truth was that he was actually jealous of the relationship between Helian and Zi Yuan, so he started to distort his mind. To love someone or let others fall in love with you, that was love, otherwise, he would never be able to obtain the heart of others, and Murong Xiu would never be able to feel this in his life.


    "Marshal, there are some emissaries from the west who wanted to see you." The guard walked in and said to Lan Cang, "So it''s the messenger." When Lan Cang heard the news, he was also stunned. What was Murong Xiu up to, but he''d still called him in.


    "Marshal Cang, I am Emissary Xi Li. Please forgive me for intruding." The envoy also said respectfully. It was obvious that it was better to be well-behaved in the enemy camp.


    "If you have something to fart, then say it. Let''s not talk about other stuff." Lan Cang already hated Mu Rong Xiu to the core, so of course he wouldn''t have any good feelings towards the enemy. When he saw that he was about to get angry, he scolded him in return.


    "It''s like this. I''ve come to deliver a letter, and I hope that you can read it personally." As the envoy spoke, he took out the letter. As for Lan Cang, he spoke with vigilance.

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    "Open it and read it to me." However, his eyes continued to stare at the envoy. Unexpectedly, the envoy calmly opened the letter and read out everything within it. After listening, Lan Cang stared coldly at the envoy as he spoke.


    "I won''t write any letters. Go back and tell that dog of a man, Murong Xiu, that one day, don''t let him die by my hands. Otherwise, I''ll make sure his remains are gone." If you don''t want to move, then go back and scram! " Lan Cang shouted out his malice at the end of the sentence. It was obvious that he was extremely angry at Murong Xiu.


    As for the contents of this letter, it made Lan Cang even more angry. One could imagine the anger in his heart. He was very well aware of what he was trying to say, and was willing to act with dignity.


    "Damn it! Murong Xiu, you better not die by my hands or I''ll dig your grave!" When he thought about the contents of the letter, he couldn''t help but curse. It was obvious that the various generals couldn''t endure any longer and immediately sprayed out a mouthful of air, but fortunately, the emissary had already escaped when he saw that the situation wasn''t right. When he heard that Lan Cang was going to send a message back, the emissary was slightly relieved; at least he still had some value, otherwise, he would have been killed on the spot by Lan Cang.


    "Hmm? "Did you receive it?" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly asked when he saw the emissary''s return.


    "Yes, I''ve already sent the letter to Commander Bluegrace." The emissary stood at the back, trembling in fear as he spoke, while Murong Xiu felt his movements.


    "Did he ask you to send me a message?" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly asked as he turned around.


    "Yes, Marshal, he, he ¡­" The envoy didn''t dare to speak the words out loud, otherwise, it would be hard for him to keep his life.


    "Never mind, you can go now." He waited until the messenger respectfully left, then smiled as well. He believed that Lan Cang must have been angered by what he had said, but he was angry because he had written so many things in vain. Murong Xiu wanted to see if Lan Cang would be angry because of this, but if Lan Cang was angry and unhappy, then there must be hope. On the contrary, if Lan Cang didn''t say anything the entire time, then Murong Xiu wouldn''t be in a difficult situation.


    He had to notify Helian Lie, otherwise, an accident would occur. At this moment, the two armies were in a deadlock because from the start of the battle to the current cold war, it was all because of Zi Yuan. Lan Cang knew that he had to tell Helian He about this matter, otherwise, if something happened, Helian Lie''s anger would be unbearable for him.


    As he thought of this, Lan Cang also wrote a letter and shouted.


    "Men, come in."


    "Yes, Marshal. Your subordinate is here." The guard also quickly came in. The person waiting to see them also came in.


    "Find me a vanguard member and deliver this letter to the emperor as soon as possible. We need to deliver it as fast as possible, do you hear me?" Lan Cang also emphasized on speed. It was best to deal with this matter as soon as possible. Otherwise, he would be unable to keep up with his plan.


    "Yes, General, your subordinate will go immediately." At this moment, Lan Cang felt his chest becoming more and more stuffed up. When he left, Helian had told him that he must protect Zi Yuan properly, and he had also agreed to it in a single go. With me here, she is here, and Zi Yuan is actually poisoned, so she won''t live for more than ten days. Based on Lan Cang''s character, if Zi Yuan really were to die at that time, Lan Cang would directly go with him. Helian knew that because Lan Cang was a man with a deep promise, he passed on a message from the eunuch outside the door when Helian went to bed that night.


    "Your Majesty, a spy from the Northern Yue came to tell you about an urgent matter." The eunuch did not have the ability to enter without permission from the emperor, so he could only shout from the outside. It was fortunate that Helian did not sleep at the moment, but upon hearing that something had happened at the Northern Yue, Helian quickly put on his clothes and then immediately walked out.


    "Xuan, that person is here." Helian''s brows were knitted together. From the looks of it, something had happened there.


    "Your Majesty, I am a vanguard member of the Northern Desert. This is the letter that Marshal Blue Dian wanted me to give you." In this aspect, he was also drenched in sweat. Thankfully, he did not affect the contents of the letter, which was extremely urgent. Helian did not care about it as he directly opened the letter.


    "Your majesty, right now, the conflict between the North Yue and West Li is already in a deadlock. The battle is excellent, and our side is like a tiger swallowing a snake, whereas the West Li army is like a tiger swallowing a snake, and West Li is naturally difficult to deal with. So, we have plotted to frame our army''s Purple Garden General." At that moment, Purple Garden is already poisoned, and only the enemy''s antidote can save her. "This is Azure Dragon''s personal handwriting!"


    Hiss, hiss! After he finished reading, Helian Lie actually directly shattered the letter with his inner force. Soon after, Helian Lie ignored the two of them and entered the imperial study room.


    "Shadow, send me the elite troops. Hurry!" When Helian came to the imperial study, he immediately called for the shadow.


    "Yes, Mistress. I will do it right away." After answering like the wind, the shadow quickly left. After the shadow left, a burst of anger surged up from Helian.


    "Murong Xiu, you bastard! How dare you do such a despicable thing?! You''re an absolute bastard!" At this moment, Helian Yu was also exceptionally popular with Murong Xiu. At this moment, when he suddenly received the news that the Violet Garden had been poisoned, he also felt very uneasy and was instantly enraged. As for the matters here, he was almost done with them.


    Helian Lie had to arrange all of the people here as soon as possible because there were still some people who had been pawns arranged by Murong Xiu earlier. Helian Lie would not allow such a group of people to come out after Zi Yuan and the others sent troops, so Helian Lie sent a shadow to clean up all of these people.


    He would rather kill a thousand people wrongly than to let one go! Therefore, Murong Xiu''s trusted aides couldn''t escape, and when the people inside saw that Helian had wiped out all of the soldiers, they knew that they had to act against them, so they were abnormally content for a moment. However, Helian didn''t stop what he was doing.


    As for the empress concubines, Helian had also almost cleared out a lot. Some of the ones who didn''t usually turn up their cards had also been sent out of the palace stealthily, waiting for Purple Garden''s teacher to return to the imperial court so that she could immediately become his concubine, while Zi Yuan had to become his concubine first, otherwise he wouldn''t be able to directly ascend the throne. Zi Yuan also knew this, and Helian had always wanted to wait until Purple Light Garden openly became his woman before feeling a sense of belonging.


    "Men, send me the prince." When the guard heard this, he immediately rushed to Cheng Huaiye''s residence. Helian knew that if he left the inner part of the Imperial Palace at this moment, then the newly built metal board would likely become unstable due to some factors. At this time, someone had to replace him to go to the morning assembly and take care of political affairs.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you bastard. Don''t blame me when you do the first fifteen." Thinking about this, Helian had a plan. When Cheng Huaiye came to his house to announce the decree, he knew that something must have happened at Helian''s place. Thus, he hastily put on his undergarments and directly came over.


    "Your majesty, has something happened?" Cheng Huaiye and Helian had a close relationship with each other, so some things could naturally be said directly. Helian could also see how Cheng Huaiye was dressed and how he had arrived so quickly.


    "Teacher, something happened at the northern troop camp. I need to leave for a period of time, so I''ll leave this place to you." Helian Peng knew that Cheng Huaiye had always been fond of Zi Yuan''s sister, and their relationship was not very good. This was also because he was so fond of Zi Yuan, so he gradually began to have a favorable impression of her. If he were to say that Zi Yuan was not able to live for too long, then Cheng Huaiye would probably feel uneasy and not say anything about it. After hearing Helian Helian''s words, how could Cheng Huaiye not understand that something had happened and he immediately blurted out.


    "Your Majesty, rest assured. With this old subject here, there won''t be any trouble."


    En, I am relieved to have teacher''s words. However, you must take note of the assistant minister of the military. I am not in the palace right now, and the military talisman is still in his hands. Be careful not to cause any trouble." Helian Lie''s eyes also contained a hint of coldness as he spoke. The military talisman did not have the authority, but it was able to control the imperial guards within the palace. Helian Lie was preparing to lead a group of elite imperial guards to set off, but there were also quite a few imperial guards within the palace, and the military talismans were also in the hands of the assistant minister of the military.


    "Your Majesty, don''t worry. This old subject knows that Your Majesty only needs to take care of himself before leaving." Cheng Huaiye also nodded before saying in a caring manner. Helian no longer needed to give his teacher any face as he also spoke with a smile.


    "Teacher, rest assured, teacher is aware of this as well. Teacher can sleep in my Inn of Books these few days. Teacher was there teaching me to read in the past, so I''m very familiar with that place." Helian Yu was also worried that there were some matters that were too far away from the palace, so he arranged for Chen Changsheng to live in the palace. In fact, Helian was aware that there were some matters that were too distant from the palace, so he arranged for Chen Changsheng to live in the palace. Other than the emperor, no one else had this kind of treatment. Helian had also wanted to use this kind of action to intimidate those people, but at this moment, the people inside the imperial court had already been subdued by him, so it was hard to guarantee that there wouldn''t be any problems.

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    "Alright, Your Majesty, then this old subject will leave first." Cheng Huaiye also clasped his hands and bid farewell to Helian Lie. He knew that Helian Lie was about to make a big move and that it would be difficult for him to stay here. Thus, he stood up and left. After Cheng Huaiye left, Helian''s eyes gradually turned cold.


    "Shadow, are you ready?"


    "Yes, Master. Everything will be gathered under the locust tree at the north gate." After Helian spoke, the shadow immediately appeared behind Helian Lie like a puff of green smoke.


    "Mm. This time, you will come with me. Let''s go." At this moment, even the shadow had been called over. It was clear that the position Zi Yuan held in Helian''s heart could be imagined, and the shadow could naturally tell that Helian Lie had truly become angry at this moment.


    If she died, and the king was still alive, then even the heavens would have to break through her! How could she let a westerner like you die?! This time, Helian Lie''s heart also hardened as he thought, "If you are going to be the first one, then I will show you fifteen!"


    Shadow, on this trip to Xi Li, we will go to such an extent that we will definitely kidnap that Young Master Xi Li. You guys stay at the back and help me get to the end of the road. Helian Yu also gave the orders.


    "Yes, Mistress. Shadow understands." The shadow was as cold as ever. After which, it led a group of elite soldiers and swiftly headed towards the west. Meanwhile, Helian began to move immediately.


    The young master was also gradually growing up, but there were some things that he could not clear out. This was because he was arranged by Murong Xiu, and everything was always done by Murong Xiu, so Xi Wen also had no burdens. Of course, he was still young right now, otherwise, as the ruler of a country, how could he tolerate his subjects with more authority than himself?


    Even Helian Lie and Murong Xiu couldn''t compare to the speed of the shadows. After riding the horse, they rushed to the Western Palace in the middle of the night and sneaked into the palace in the dark of the night. The shadows listened to Helian''s commands, so Helian Lie didn''t call for the shadows to move, and the shadows didn''t dare to move on their own.


    "Your majesty, you should go to sleep." At this moment, Eunuch Huang reminded Xi Wen that it was time to go to bed.


    "Alright, then why don''t you go to bed early as well? I''m a bit tired too." Xi Wen said with a childish voice. His eyes were also a little tired. He had played all day today.


    "Yes, Your Majesty. Then this old servant will have someone bathe and change your clothes for you." As Eunuch Huang spoke, he held Siwen''s hand and prepared to head towards the emperor''s palace. At the same time, the shadow also quietly connected with the wall as if it had never appeared before. If Zi Yuan was here, he would be amazed.


    The two of them were essentially the same, but in terms of martial arts, the shadow was slightly better. After all, Zi Yuan had borrowed his superpower, so after receiving the news, the shadow also quietly left, and then it quickly rushed over to where Helian''s group was on its way.


    While the shadow was rushing to the west, Helian had also consecutively ridden three BMW to their deaths and arrived at the same place. At this moment, they were at the west gate of the city and Helian had also put on his cloak at this point before he casually entered.


    "How is it?"


    "Master, I''ve already investigated and found out. That little emperor Xi Wen has already entered his bed." It''s at the Phoenix Palace next to the imperial study. " After the shadow said this, it paused for a moment. Helian Lie had an expression of wanting to say something, but was unable to.


    "What is it? Is there anything else? " Helian said, looking straight at the silhouette.


    "Yes, master. That Xi Wen seems to be extremely reliant on that Eunuch Huang." Normally, the shadow would not say anything else other than his own mission. However, this time, seeing that his master was in such a hurry, he guessed that something must have happened, so he told her everything he saw.


    "Yes, Shadow, you have a sense of propriety now. If you know what''s good for you, then you will do the same in the future. There are some things that you need to report to me, understand?" As for the shadow, he would always do whatever missions he had given himself and finish them very easily each time. However, to Helian, this was not enough, Helian needed someone like Zi Yuan to be able to accomplish some tasks for him on his own. This matter of the shadow was a very good start.


    "You guys don''t need so many people to help me. I''ll go alone." Since Murong Xiu was able to sneak into the Northern Desert Palace like this, of course he could do so as well. Therefore, Helian had a bit of a grudge and anger towards the matters of the day, so naturally, he wanted to suppress them in every aspect. At this moment, the night had turned especially dark, and Helian knew that Xi Wen didn''t need to deal with the documents like him, so, just like Shadow had said, he had to go to sleep. After knowing Xi Wen was right behind Phoenix Palace, he didn''t immediately make a move and directly went to the Feng Xiang Pavilion.


    Actually, the internal layout of every palace was pretty much the same. Most of the trusted aides would sleep in the insides of their buildings. Thus, Helian also came to this place in an instant. At this moment, Eunuch Huang had not fallen asleep yet. Although Xi Wen was asleep, that did not mean that he was going to sleep. There were some things he needed to do.


    Helian Lie also saw a eunuch dressed in the uniform of a court chief sitting on a chair and reading official documents. Helian Helian laughed in his heart, since when did he need a eunuch to look at the imperial reports? If it wasn''t for Mu Rong Xiu and Eunuch Huang, Xi Li would have collapsed a long time ago. When he thought of this, Helian leaped, retreated, and fell into the room.


    "You, who are you? How dare you come to my room so late at night?" Eunuch Huang had not expected that a person would suddenly appear here. Furthermore, this person was extremely arrogant as he sat right in front of him. When he was about to shout out for someone, he was interrupted by Helian Lie with a wave of his hand.


    "I''m Helian." After saying these four simple words, Eunuch Huang had a strange expression on his face. He opened his mouth wide, as if he had just discovered something unbelievable.


    "I only came here to find out if that little emperor Xi Wen was personally yours or not. Otherwise, why would I need you to look at the imperial reports at this point?" When Eunuch Huang heard Helian''s words, he did not react for a moment. He paused for a moment before speaking.


    "I wonder why Emperor Helian came to the Western Palace so late at night." Eunuch Huang knew that Helian must have come with some ulterior motive.


    "Nothing much, I just want to invite your master to have some tea with me. But I''m a bit interested in Eunuch Huang now." Helian looked at Eunuch Huang and said with a cold smile.


    "This servant is only a servant, how could he be so kind as Emperor Helian?" Eunuch Huang could not figure out Helian''s intentions. Before he could regain his senses, he heard Helian Lie''s words.


    "Let me ask you, what forces does Murong Xiu have here? I believe you have a list of names." Give it to me and I''ll spare your life. " Helian said as he stared coldly at Eunuch Huang. He stood up and walked towards him step by step.


    "His Majesty, Helian Emperor, is joking. There is no name list for Lord Murong here. Moreover, Lord Murong is a bit repulsive towards servants." Eunuch Huang could only say this, hoping that the man would spare his life. Helian looked straight at Eunuch Huang as he spoke.


    "I''ll give you one more chance. I don''t have much time to dawdle with you. Give me the chance, and I''ll spare your life. If not, go die right now!" After Helian said this, he used his inner force to shatter Eunuch Huang''s legs, forcing him to kneel on the ground.


    "Your majesty, Helian Emperor, please spare my life. This servant truly doesn''t have one." If he had, he would have been killed hundreds of times by Murong Xiu and wouldn''t dare to have that thing. Helian knew that he wouldn''t be able to get anything out of the man, so he kicked him down to the ground. Before Duke Huang could even speak, he tilted his head and fell to the ground.


    After Helian Lie walked inside, he directly killed the maids and eunuchs who were serving him. With a lightning-like speed, he killed them all in one fell swoop. After the final guard reacted, he was just about to shout, Someone, an assassin!


    Peng! Helian actually threw out a flying knife and directly stabbed it into the man''s chest. Zi Yuan once said, to kill someone or to rob them, hidden weapons are very important. This time, Helian realized how convenient it was.


    At this moment, Xi Wen, the young emperor, also opened his eyes wide. He was just about to shout out when Helian struck his acupoints.


    "Good child, obediently listen to grandpa, grandpa will bring you to play." After Helian said this, he wrapped Xi Wen with a blanket and ran outside.

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    "General, come over and take a look. General Zi Yuan seems to be getting more and more sick." At this moment, when Nangong Xiong saw from the tent of the Violet Garden that the Violet Garden was trembling from head to toe and was even having a high fever, he instantly became anxious and immediately ran to Lan Cang''s camp. As Lan Cang was thinking about how to deal with Murong Xiu, he suddenly heard that the Violet Garden was in such a dangerous situation and didn''t say anything.


    "Come, let''s go take a look." After Lan Cang said this, he hastily rushed out of the tent. At this moment, the tent of Zi Yuan was already filled with many generals. When they saw the appearance of Zi Yuan, they all became worried.


    "Marshal, come and see General Zi Yuan. She seems to be getting more and more sick." Yuan Hao immediately spoke up when he saw that Lan Cang had arrived.


    "Zi Yuan, are you alright?" With one hand, he picked up Zi Yuan''s left hand and pressed it to his chest with his fingers. Only after a careful touch did he realize that Zi Yuan''s pulse was becoming weaker and weaker, as if it was going to stop at any moment, and Lan Cang also felt that this was inconceivable. The poison was so violent that it had already been a week since the ten-day period, and in three days, even an immortal would not be able to save Zi Yuan.


    "Marshal, what should we do? This situation is not good for General Zi Yuan." Nangong Xiong also nervously shouted from the side.


    "That''s enough. Wait for me inside my tent for a while, and then we can discuss the countermeasures when I leave. I want to take a good look at the Violet Garden''s condition right now." At this moment, Zi Yuan was behaving in such a manner, so what could he possibly feel in his heart? Thinking up to here, Lan Cang also scolded as the other generals could understand Commander Lan Cang''s current state of mind. Thus, they did not say anything and just silently walked out.


    "Zi Yuan, can you hear what I say?" At the same time, Zi Yuan was also able to hear Lan Cang''s words and the concern of the other generals. However, he felt that if he were to speak a bit more, the inner Qi within his body would dissipate, so he was unwilling to speak any further. At this moment, Lan Cang had also started to ask, so he had to say something.


    "Marshal, I feel really weak right now, but you don''t have to worry about me." However, there was nothing to worry about. Although the Violet Garden had been in a weak state for the past few days, she would often think back to the past and want to teleport here as if this was a great calamity. Would she be able to escape the same situation as before? This was his life. Thus, the Zi family was betting that he would be transported to this place. It was impossible for him to die without being able to accomplish his mission.


    "Zi Yuan, wh-what do you want me to say? Right now, I''m feeling extremely helpless as well." He wanted to send the Violet Garden to Murong Xiu, but if he really wanted to go there, it would be very difficult for him to come out again. Murong Xiu being able to treat the Violet Garden like this meant that he would have to be humiliated, and even if he died, he wouldn''t be at ease. Therefore, this had been Lan Cang''s constant guess, and it was also the reason why he didn''t want the Violet Garden to leave.


    "Marshal, you can leave first. I want to have a good rest by myself." Violet Garden also saw that there was nothing Lan Cang could do about it now. She knew that even Lan Cang would have no way of treating this poison. Since it had already come to this, she might as well leave the matter to the heavens.


    "Alright, then rest well. Zi Yuan, you must believe me. I will not let you die like this." No one could bear to see their beloved person being so powerless in front of him. Lan Cang was a person who valued relationships greatly, and if possible, Lan Cang would be willing to cry in such a manner on behalf of Zi Yuan, but Zi Yuan was not weaker than a man. From the start to the end, he had never begged Murong Xiu for mercy, and the more Zi Yuan acted in such a way, the more Lan Cang''s heart ached.


    As soon as Lan Cang left, the sky became overcast with dark clouds. It was likely going to rain heavily at this moment. ''Helian, Helian, why haven''t you come? Don''t tell me you don''t care about the person you love anymore?''


    At this moment, there were only two possibilities for Helian Lie to not be here. The first was that Helian Lie had encountered a blockage on the road, and the second was that the palace had encountered a calamity, so Helian Lie was unable to come. However, based on his understanding of his good friend, Helian Lie would definitely come here for whatever reason, because the Violet Garden was here!


    And now that there was no news from Helian Lie, Lan Cang started to panic. Within Lan Cang''s tent, the various generals were also discussing amongst themselves. As they saw Lan Cang walk in, Nangong Xiong took a step forward and asked.


    "Marshal, how is General Purple Garden? Is his life in danger?" At this moment, Nangong Xiong was also starting to worry for his good friend. When Lan Cang saw Nangong Xiong like this, he felt depressed and irritated, but when he saw Nangong Xiong''s gaze, he subconsciously lowered his head.


    "Marshal, is there no other way?" When Yuan Hao saw the expression on Lan Cang''s face, he knew that there was no way for Lan Cang to save Zi Yuan. When he thought of this, the various generals all became abnormally silent.


    "Marshal, then let''s send General Zi Yuan to Murong Xiu''s place. It''s a dead man after all. If Murong Xiu goes back on his words, then we''ll just slaughter him." When Nangong Xiong said this, the final wave of killing intent spread out, and behind him, Yuan Hao, Li Zhen, saw Nangong Xiong like this, they knew that their good friend had probably moved for the moment, but if it was him, he would also be surging with killing intent, causing the entire tent to be filled with a murderous atmosphere.


    "Nangong Xiong, retract your killing intent!" Then, he gave Nangong Xiong a serious look. Nangong Xiong knew that he was being reckless and had actually managed to release the killing intent from his body in front of his marshal, and he slowly retracted it as well. However, his eyes were still staring at Lan Cang.


    Seeing Nangong Xiong act like this, Lan Cang also felt helpless. Ever since the three of them had gotten drunk the last time, Nangong Xiong and Zi Yuan had also become good friends, and now that they saw their good friend lying there like this, no matter who it was, they would not feel good in their hearts. Lan Cang could understand Nangong Xiong''s actions, so he did not punish Nangong Xiong.


    "Everyone, let''s discuss our options. Right now, I have no idea how we should decide on this matter." Lan Cang looked at the crowd and sighed helplessly.


    "Marshal, did you not inform the emperor? What is the emperor''s decision on this matter?" The relationship between the Violet Garden and the Emperor was also known by the various generals. Since the Violet Garden had suffered such heavy injuries, logically speaking, the Emperor should have also taken action. However, at this moment, he had yet to send out a signal, which caused the other generals to be puzzled. It was the same for Lan Cang as well, so they naturally did not know how to reply.


    "I''ve already written a letter about the situation here and sent it to the emperor. I believe the emperor is on his way." After the generals heard their marshal say so, even if they were filled with doubts, they knew that they could not bring it up at this moment. It had already been a week, and arriving here four days from the Northern Yue had already passed, but now that they had arrived, it was already three days and they still had not arrived, so they were afraid that they would not be able to deal with the situation here. When they thought about it, their hearts sank.


    "Let me tell you this, I''ve known the Emperor better than I know you guys for many years. The Emperor must have met with some kind of situation, or had already taken action, but we don''t know that yet, so you can rest assured. What we need to discuss now is whether or not we should send the Violet Garden over to Murong Xiu."


    "Marshal, just do as I said. If it''s like this, then there''s no point in thinking too much about it. I''m afraid only Murong Xiu has the antidote for this kind of poison." Nangong Xiong also felt that this was the most likely way to save Zi Yuan. If Murong Xiu really did something to Zi Yuan, then Zi Yuan''s unyielding character would definitely not allow it, and Zi Yuan would choose to commit suicide. In that case, he and the rest would definitely take revenge for Zi Yuan, so the two armies could only fight!


    Of course, if Murong Xiu was willing to pay any price for Zi Yuan, then the two armies wouldn''t have anything to say. They could only fight, but there was one possibility: Murong Xiu had developed a deep affection for Zi Yuan, and the possibility of him giving the antidote to the poison was minimal. If that was the case, then the two armies could continue to maintain a stalemate.


    "Marshal, I also feel that only General Nangong can do this right now. At the very least, we can save General Purple Garden at the last moment. Isn''t the surprise attack last time the best way?" Yuan Hao also recalled the fact that the three of them had trapped Murong Xiu and saved Zi Yuan. Thinking of this, he wanted to repeat the same old trick again.


    "Do you really think Murong Xiu is stupid? The same plan was used on the same person, do you think it will work? Besides, don''t you understand?" "Last time, Mu Rong Xiu purposely tricked me because he had confidence in himself." After Lan Cang heard Yuan Hao''s words, he immediately retorted. It was obvious that he was quite helpless towards Murong Xiu''s actions.


    "You can''t fight then, but you can''t send me off either. I can''t just watch as General Zi Yuan dies like this, right? " Nangong Xiong was also tugging at his hair in pain as he spoke. His tone also increased.


    "General Nangong, we can understand the relationship between you and General Zi Yuan. There is no need for you to act this way. It seems that this is the only way." Lan Cang let out a long sigh and said helplessly. At this moment, this was the only way out of this predicament. Otherwise, he would be able to drag it out, and not the Violet Garden either!


    "In that case, we can only plan ahead." When Nangong Xiong heard Lan Cang''s words, his eyes turned cold. After the generals heard his words, they also understood that it was the moment of life and death with Murong Xiu.


    At this moment, the person in charge, Murong Xiu, was also feeling uneasy. It was already the seventh day, and he hadn''t received any news from Lan Cang yet. Murong Xiu was also feeling a little anxious.


    "Lan Cang, do you really have the heart to let the Violet Garden die just like that?" Murong Xiu muttered to himself with a cold expression. Murong Xiu was currently a bit indecisive, but Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t give up on the idea of obtaining Zi Yuan.

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    "Men, send out the order for war. Three days later, our army will march towards the Northern Yue army!" I''ll give you three more days. If Zi Yuan doesn''t come, then even if he dies, the two of you will probably be unable to resist the urge to fight.


    At this moment, the Northern Yue army was filled with an atmosphere of imminent storm. Nangong Xiong and the others were also practicing martial arts with their own troops as they waited for Lan Cang to give the order. Just as Blueheaven was about to go negotiate with Zi Yuan, he suddenly received a letter of challenge from Murong Xiu!


    "Three days later! Mu Rong Xiu, you really are good at planning. You made the first move! This move is really good!" At this moment, Lan Cang had lost his temper due to Murong Xiu''s move. He didn''t dare to say anything. What else could he say? The initiative had been taken by Mu Rong Xiu. If he were to accept the challenge, then the army of Murong Xiu would overwhelm him in three days. He had no other choice. Zi Yuan would definitely die! Lan Cang hadn''t realized that Mu Rong Xiu was so ruthless. At this moment, Lan Cang could no longer afford to make any plans.


    He was saying that he only had three days'' time, or he could send the Violet Garden over to me, so there was still room for negotiation. If he hadn''t, the Violet Garden would have died three days later, and you would have also died to my army, so I might as well give you the written challenge in advance. If this was in the past, I would have taken the initiative, but now, the Violet Garden cannot die!


    Within the tent of the Violet Garden, the trembling that had just started gradually calmed down. The military doctor also had a way to retract the fire of the Violet Garden, but the internal energy within the Violet Garden had also been almost completely used up. When the internal energy of the Violet Garden was depleted, the death of the Violet Garden would also be the end.


    "Zi Yuan, are you done?" Lan Cang arrived at the edge of Zi Yuan''s bed and also touched Zi Yuan''s forehead. He discovered that his forehead wasn''t as hot as it was at the start, so he knew that the fever was about to die down.


    "Marshal, I''m fine." Zi Yuan said weakly, then paused before continuing.


    "If you have anything to say, say it directly to me. I want to know what you think." Zi Yuan could guess what Lan Cang wanted to say to him at this moment.


    "Zi Yuan, your current situation is extremely grim. If you don''t treat her in time, I''m afraid ¡­" Lan Cang couldn''t bear to say it out loud. He feared that it would deal a serious blow to the Violet Garden.


    "I know about my current situation. Could it be that the marshal came to tell the Violet Garden this? The Violet Garden knows about this now. What I want to know is, what plans does the marshal have?" She wanted to know what was Lan Cang''s plan for her current situation. He could either give himself to Murong Xiu, or fight Murong Xiu to the death. Not only was Lan Cang at a loss right now, but even Zi Yuan was at a loss as well. However, Zi Yuan would rather die than return to Murong Xiu''s side.


    "Zi Yuan, you ¡­ "You can only rely on Murong Xiu''s antidote now." There was no clear explanation of what Lan Cang was saying, but Zi Yuan knew from his tone that he had no other choice than to give Murong Xiu the antidote.


    "I''d rather die than return to Murong Xiu''s side. Marshal can relax now. As for Marshal, he still wants to talk to me about other things. Violet Garden isn''t willing to listen either. Do your best and listen to the will of the heavens!" Behind her, there was a desolate expression on her face as well. It was precisely this desolation that caused Lan Cang to feel somewhat helpless.


    Last time, it was because of his maid that he had to endure the grievances and go to the enemy camp. If it was because of him, he probably wouldn''t be able to go back, no matter what, so when he thought of this, he became annoyed. He had thought of doing everything he could think of, and even if he didn''t want to go, I could understand, and I also didn''t want to let you go.


    There are only two possibilities for you to go there this time. If Murong Xiu wants to do something to you, with your temper, I''m afraid you''ll definitely commit suicide. I don''t want to say those words, but in reality, you will definitely do this, right? Lan Cang said helplessly.


    "The other way." If that was the case, then no matter what, he wouldn''t give in so easily. He would rather die than let Murong Xiu do anything to him.


    The other option is to modify Murong and give you the antidote, but we won''t let you back. Then, our armies will truly fight against the main force, and once you go, there will be no escape from this battle. The small fight from before will be over, and this time, we will attack together and fight against the Western Li Army! At this moment, apart from the fact that the final result was the best, he couldn''t think of a better solution.


    "Ho ¡­ Marshal, why are you deceiving yourself? If there really is a final conclusion, I''m afraid even you wouldn''t be so conflicted. Do you think Murong Xiu would let me go so easily?" Zi Yuan also felt that Lan Cang was talking about the last possibility. He immediately shook his head in his heart. With Murong Xiu''s character, he definitely wouldn''t let him off the hook this second time. Therefore, the second method was basically equivalent to not saying anything at all.


    "There''s no other way." Lan Cang also knew that Zi Yuan was aware of this, but he still had a sliver of a fantasy. What else could he say if Murong Xiu was the one in charge?


    "That''s enough. I''ve made up my mind. I will not go. Marshal, you should just go with Xi Li to lead the army." Even though the Violet Garden spoke weakly, her eyes were unspeakably firm. It was impossible for her to go to Murong Xiu again, and when Lan Cang saw her expression, he knew he couldn''t move her.


    "Zi Yuan, you should have a good rest here." I''ll think of something else. " After a pause, he said, "Don''t worry. No matter what, I will not let you die in my own army camp." If he let Zi Yuan die in his own army camp, it would be an insult, and an even more humiliating one for himself. If these words were placed in the ears of any soldier, they would be taken as such, but in Lan Cang''s heart, he definitely could not let Zi Yuan die in front of his eyes. Even though the Violet Garden was weak, she could read a little of this gaze. She knew that Lan Cang would have to send her to Murong Xiu.


    "Then Marshal can go out and prepare. I want to have a good rest." When Lan Cang saw Zi Yuan like this, he also let out a heavy sigh. After he glanced at Zi Yuan, he got up and left Zi Yuan''s tent. He waited until Lan Cang had left before Zi Yuan suddenly opened his eyes.


    "It''s really funny. Back then, Zhuge Feimu died in his own tent, so he himself gave Murong Xiu a slap on the face. But now, he is going to die in his own tent, and perhaps he will be forced to be sent to someone else''s tent. This is truly a shame to himself." Violet Garden smiled helplessly after Lan Cang left. However, her smile contained an indescribable coldness. She had never been forced to such a state before.


    Even if they died, they would die in secret and it would not cause any harm to their side. However, they absolutely could not die in someone else''s tent. Thinking of that, the Violet Garden also flipped over her blanket.


    It was night. At this moment, the army was already preparing to stand guard. Some of the soldiers were also gradually falling asleep. As for Lan Cang, he was still not asleep. He wanted to discuss some countermeasures with Nangong Xiong and the others.


    "Marshal, what did General Purple Garden say?" When Nangong Xiong saw the marshal summon him, he already had an answer.


    "Sigh, it''s not like you all don''t know Zi Yuan''s personality. It''s probably impossible to convince her." Lan Cang sighed helplessly. Ever since he met Zi Yuan, he had sighed more often than ever before, from the time he was born until the start of the war. However, just thinking about it, Zi Yuan had already reached a point where he could not lose it.


    "Ahh, no matter what, we cannot let General Zi Yuan die innocently like this." Nangong Xiong was also stunned for a moment and then firmly said.


    "Of course I know this. Now I''m asking all of you to come here and think of a way to send the Violet Garden over to me. There''s only three days left until the time Murong Xiu mentioned. Today, Murong Xiu also sent me a written challenge. Three days later, the two armies will fight to the death!" After Lan Cang said this, his anger also surged out.


    "This bastard! Such a despicable person is actually falling at this time. " At this moment, the hot-tempered Nangong Xiong also began to curse angrily.


    "That''s enough. We are enemies after all. Can you let him have any more favours for you?" Yuan Hao also knew that what Murong Xiu was doing right now was indeed a bit despicable, but since the two houses were enemies, regardless of what methods the other side had, as long as they could attack him, it would be right. Therefore, although Yuan Hao was angry, he didn''t say it out loud like Nangong Xiong did.


    "Marshal, I''m afraid that the only thing we can do now is to send General Zi Yuan over as soon as possible. If we really can''t do it, we can send General Zi Yuan over after we point his acupoint." I''ll take her. " When Lan Cang heard Yuan Hao''s words, he thought that this was the only way to proceed. Yuan Hao was a calm and steady man, it was only natural for him to have some courage and schemes. Therefore, it was reasonable for him to head over there. Thinking of this, Lan Cang nodded.


    "Alright, then I''ll let you handle this matter. I can be at ease with you around." "Yes." At this moment, Lan Cang finally agreed helplessly. At the other side, a shadow had a cold expression on his face after hearing everything that had happened. He quietly left without making any sound.


    After that, there was no more inner strength. However, the assassination methods of the Violet Garden had not faded for a long time. In terms of status, no one could compare to them. He definitely could not allow his own people to do nothing to him, and even sending him into the enemy''s camp, which was a great insult to him. Thinking about this, Zi Yuan also sped up his footsteps, running towards the top of Zhenzi Mountain. Other than the fact that there were no soldiers guarding the mountain, he was afraid that all of the other enemies had already been instructed by Lan Cang.

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    At this moment, the sword peak was unspeakably quiet, and it was also during this season that there would probably be a lot of unsettling factors within the mountain. Zi Yuan naturally knew of this point, he had been up the mountain many times, and knew that there would be many dangers within the mountain. Thinking of this, the Zi Yuan also carefully avoided a few dangerous places.


    Even though she knew that she wouldn''t be able to live for long, she still planned to live for a day at a time. Zi Yuan just wanted to use her last remaining life to run out of here, then go to Murong Xiu''s camp and kill him one last time. If she could kill him, that would be for the best.


    The moon in the night sky was currently shining with a pale light, illuminating the mountain. Just as Zi Yuan was about to enter the broken temple in the mountain for the night, she suddenly discovered a pack of wolves emitting a faint blue light!


    It was actually a pack of wolves! At that moment, the Violet Garden was also stunned. At that moment, it was truly great misfortune. On the mountain, if it was a wolf with Violet Garden''s strength, they could still circle around without inner strength, but there were more than ten of them right now. Looking at the situation, one of them was slowly approaching the female wolf.


    The wolves were also of different races, and were also of different sizes. The female wolf was the leader, their mother, and also their leader, and generally, the female wolf was also very intelligent. There was a saying that the most sinister and cunning female was not more than a snake, the most cunning was not more than a fox, and the most savage was not more than a wolf.


    "Hmph. It doesn''t matter if I''m unlucky. I actually encountered this group of beasts." Once she started to fight, it was likely that the wolves would charge towards her regardless of anything else. The Violet Garden had thought that it would be good for her to retreat, but the pack of wolves actually surrounded the Violet Garden in an orderly manner. They were actually trapped behind the Violet Garden, and when she saw this, she immediately felt her heart sink to the bottom. He took out a fire piston from his bosom and drew a circle on the ground.


    Hiss hiss! Wolves were the ones who were most afraid of fire, and Zi Yuan also knew about this. Therefore, Zi Yuan wanted to make use of this to force them to leave, but at this moment, it seemed that these wolves were actually so intelligent that they did not leave, but instead stayed there and did not move. Zi Yuan''s heart was lifted, and he could only wait until the wolf pack retreated. At the moment when the flames were completely extinguished, the Violet Garden could only continue to fight as a trapped animal.


    "Mistress, the northern troop is right in front of us." At this moment, the shadow turned around and said to Helian Lie, who was dashing towards them.


    "Alright, let''s increase our speed and catch up." When Helian saw the light up ahead, he knew that he was not far from his own military camp. Thinking of this, Helian Yi increased his speed.


    "Marshal, a team is rushing towards us from the front." I wonder who it is. " At this moment, the scout quickly ran up to Lan Cang and knelt on one knee when he saw Helian''s group approach.


    "Hmm? I understand. Tell the guards not to stop them and let them in. " After Lan Cang finished speaking, he also left. Lan Cang knew that Helian had arrived, and immediately heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. After all, there was someone to clean up this mess, so he could finally heave a sigh of relief.


    Helian Lie quickly rushed into the northern Yue military camp. When he arrived at the entrance, he saw that Lan Cang was waiting for him there.


    "Your majesty, you''re finally here." When Lan Cang saw Helian rush over like this, he couldn''t help but sigh. He had finally arrived.


    "Where''s Zi Yuan? Bring me to her." When Helian Lie entered, he immediately wanted to see the Violet Garden. His heart was always preoccupied with the Violet Garden. If he couldn''t see the Violet Garden at this moment, he would inevitably feel anxious.


    "Alright, let''s head there now." At this moment, Shadow and the others were already concealed themselves. This group of shadows had always been secretly proceeding beside Helian, and even Lan Cang did not know about it. Thus, Shadow and the others had already familiarized themselves with their master''s habits and stealthily hid themselves.


    Just as Lan Cang opened up the tent of Zi Yuan, he was stunned at the entrance.


    "Where are they, where are they!" When he was discussing this matter with Zi Yuan earlier, he realized that the blanket was empty. When Helian Lie saw the state Lan Cang was in, he was stunned for a moment before an ominous premonition arose and he pushed Lan Cang away. When he entered, he was stunned to find that Zi Yuan was not here, and then shouted angrily at Lan Cang.


    "Lan Cang, where are you? Where are the people from Zi Yuan?"


    "Your Majesty, I ¡­" I was just talking to Zi Yuan. " At this moment, Zi Yuan''s poison was too deep and he wasn''t in the military camp. It was obvious that he had escaped after knowing what he was thinking, so Lan Cang hurriedly explained this to Helian. When Helian finished speaking, Lan Cang immediately threw Xi Wen Wen from the entrance onto the bed. Immediately, Xi Wen screamed out in pain.


    "Lan Cang, enough. This is Xi Wen, the little emperor of Xi Li. Tell Murong Xiu that Xi Wen is in our hands. Tell him to give us the antidote." After Helian said this, he ran outside as fast as lightning. When Shadow and the others saw that Helian had not been in for long, they ran out again. They immediately knew that something had happened and quickly followed behind Helian Lie.


    Helian Peng knew that with Zi Yuan''s personality, she would definitely not give in so easily. She also didn''t want to be implicated with Murong Xiu, so she blamed herself for not rushing over in time. It was just a split-second before she passed by him.


    Helian Lie became increasingly anxious in his heart. As he quickened his pace, he also knew from Lan Cang that if Zi Yuan really wanted to escape, he could only head towards the top of the Sword Summit. Otherwise, Zi Yuan would not be able to escape from their sight with so many soldiers around him.


    When he thought of this, Lan Cang also regretted that he did not tell Helian Lie about how he had gone to kidnap Xi Li. If that was the case, Zi Yuan would not have made such a move and even if he regretted it now, it would be useless. Now, the only thing he could do was to rely on Helian Wen''s speed.


    The flame in this place was about to end. It was also because the wind was too strong tonight, causing the originally exceptionally weak flame here to be extinguished by the wind. Moreover, the flame in this place was about to be extinguished by the wind.


    "Even the heavens want to destroy me!" Violet Garden also let out a loud shout at this moment, and then she took the initiative to charge towards the female wolf within the pack. The only thing she could do was to deal with the female wolf herself, and she had clearly been shocked by Violet Garden''s killing intent, and she immediately retreated. The other wolves also rushed over and formed a circle around her.


    "Hmph, a group of animals are actually this smart." The belly of the wolf that bore the brunt of the impact was also drenched with blood, but the Violet Garden was not in a good state either. Just as the wolf charged over, the other wolf also jumped up and bit Zi Yuan''s arm from the left side. Zi Yuan also used his dagger to stab the wolf that was in the lead.


    At this moment, she was also gradually becoming unable to use some of her techniques, so she could fight while defending. If it was just one or two, then it might be fine, but at this moment, with the strength of Zi Yuan''s methods, he could defeat all of them. But at this moment, with so many wolves, anyone would have a headache, and Zi Yuan, after taking care of the second wave of wolves, got down on one knee with the support of his dagger.


    "Haha, can it be that after I transmigrated to this place, I will still be able to transmigrate back?" At this moment, the Violet Garden laughed desolately. Ever since she came here, she hadn''t had the chance to experience the taste of this world before crossing over again? Then what did he become?


    "I can''t accept this!" At this moment, Zi Yuan also bit his teeth and coldly spat out these words. Instantly, those who had been good to him and loved him rushed into his mind.


    He still remembered that after he made love with Helian, he said that he would fight to be a hegemon in the future. At this moment, he was actually going to die at the hands of these wolves, how could Zi Yuan be willing to accept that. Furthermore, all of his brothers who had died to protect him were waiting for him underground.


    "NO!" I can''t accept this! " The Violet Garden was finally unable to endure it any longer and began to loudly shout hysterically. Following this loud roar, there was not even the slightest bit of strength left in her body.

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    "Zi Yuan, that''s the voice of Zi Yuan!" Helian was also aroused by the voice of the Violet Garden at this moment. Immediately, he urged his footsteps with all his might. This loud roar was actually so sorrowful. No! Violet Garden, you have to hold on! I can''t die.


    Just when the Violet Garden no longer had the slightest ability to resist, the Violet Garden was already lying on the ground. Just like that, I''ll come and visit you all underground. Thinking in that way, the Violet Garden gradually closed her eyes, and those wolves saw that the Violet Garden was no longer moving, so they laid on the ground. He first slowly walked over a few steps, then after confirming that the Violet Garden truly had no way of resisting, he instantly pounced over.


    "Bastard!" Die! " At this crucial moment, Helian''s inner force, which was carrying his entire body, arrived. Then, he swung the long blade in his hand. This blade contained all of his inner force.


    Boom!" At this moment, those wolves couldn''t stand Helian''s internal energy and were forced to retreat due to the cold gleam of the longblade.


    Bang bang!


    "Shadow, annihilate them all! A group of animals actually dare to touch my woman!" Helian roared loudly at this moment as well. Following that, he immediately rushed to the side of the Violet Garden.


    When Zi Yuan saw that the person who came was Helian, his tears almost flowed out as well. At this moment, this cold killer had finally removed his burden.


    You saved me when I first killed Mu Rong Xiu, so I took it for granted. Now that I''m in danger and you''re here, even if I die, I feel that it''s worth it. At this moment, no matter how callous Zi Yuan was, his heart was gradually softened by Helian Lie. When he saw the worried expression on Helian''s face, he could not help but let a trace of hot tears quietly flow down his cheeks.


    All of this was worth it, so what was there to fear about death!


    "Zi Yuan, I''m here, so you''re not afraid!" "Don''t be afraid, I''m here." At this moment, after not being able to hug his lover for a long time, reuniting with him for a long time actually felt so hard. At this moment, Helian began to mutter incoherently, not knowing what to say. Luckily, he was in time, otherwise, his beloved Zi Yuan would have left him just like that.


    "No, Zi Yuan, I won''t lose you like this again. Don''t worry, I''ve already found a way to save you. You must live on, be my beloved concubine, and become the empress of the future ruler of the world!" At this moment, Helian also fiercely kissed Zi Yuan''s forehead, before he reported her directly to the sect. At this moment, the Violet Garden finally fainted uncontrollably. When Helian Haoyan saw this, he also hurriedly carried the Violet Garden down the mountain.


    Inside the tent, the current chief was no longer Lan Cang, but Helian sat atop it. The group of people below were also trembling with fear as they stood there, not daring to speak. In the tent, the chief was no longer Lan Cang, but Helian sat on it, and the group below was trembling with fear as they stood there, not daring to speak.


    "You guys have done well indeed. You actually failed to protect even your own General Pioneer!" Hmph, a bunch of trash! " At this moment, Helian somewhat could not help but become angry. After Helian shouted out angrily, everyone knelt on the ground.


    "Your Majesty, this matter was caused by this humble subject not commanding properly. Please punish me, Your Majesty." At this moment, Lan Cang took the lead and took over the responsibility. He knew that no matter how the Emperor punished him, he would at most suffer a little pain and tears, and would definitely not resort to any means against him. This was because the two of them were close friends, but if it were anyone else, it would be difficult for them to endure Helian''s anger at this moment.


    "Hmph, Lan Cang, you have truly disappointed us this time." ''Have you forgotten how I explained it to you before I left? ''The might of an emperor was like a decree. At this moment, Helian was no longer the emperor who had faced his subjects in the imperial court back then.


    "Your majesty, this matter cannot be blamed entirely on the marshal. This lowly general has some sense of responsibility, please punish him, Your Majesty!" Nangong Xiong also knelt up ahead and then lowered his head as he spoke.


    "Your majesty, please punish me!" When the generals saw General Lan Cang and Nangong Xiong speak like this, they also begged Helian Lie to sit down with them. They did not want to let Lan Cang take the punishment, so as they watched the crowd kneel on the ground, Helian said with a sigh, Helian Yan also understood that this could not be blamed on all of these generals, he himself understood Zi Yuan''s character, and this was all caused by himself. Besides the military on the battlefield, the rest of the matters of life and death could not be blamed.


    "All of you, get up. This matter cannot be completely blamed on you. However, you can avoid the death sentence, but you can''t avoid the crime!" After saying that, Helian paused again.


    "Lan Cang, take them outside and lead the troops for me. After that, work harder!" In the eyes of Helian Lie, the Emperor had completely forgiven them. To these generals, thirty military staffs were like an itch to them, so after the Emperor left, the generals all let out a sigh of relief. They looked at each other and laughed helplessly.


    "Forget it. It''s better to take the hit than to drag it out and chop it off." Nangong Xiong also ridiculed him.


    "Hmph, you idiot. Don''t you know that the emperor has shown us great kindness this time?" Lan Cang snappily replied. Then, he paused for a moment and said.


    "The emperor has already robbed little emperor Xi Li. Now, let''s see if that Murong Xiu is willing to exchange the antidote for little emperor Xi Li." Lan Cang finally laughed as he spoke. When everyone heard this news, they also began to laugh as well.


    "Haha, no matter what, that Murong Xiu will be willing when he sees his emperor in our hands. Haha." When Nangong Xiong heard Lan Cang say that the little emperor of Xilai was taken over by the emperor, his admiration for Helian grew even stronger. Everyone was also sighing in their hearts. So the emperor actually thought of using the emperor as a hostage to save General Zi Yuan.


    Of course, he knew that Murong Xiu wouldn''t dare to refuse the antidote, otherwise, Xiwen''s death would cause Xi Li to be thrown into chaos. Even if Murong Xiu had all the military power, he would still face internal struggles within the government.


    Soon after, Lan Cang also wrote a letter to Murong Xiu, telling him that he had Xi Wen in his hands and that he would give him two days'' time. If he didn''t have the antidote, then he wouldn''t mind the two armies starting a war one day earlier! It could be said that this letter from Lan Cang had made him extremely happy. Earlier, he had been infuriated by Mu Rong Xiu, but now, he finally had the chance to fight back, which made him happy.


    When Murong Xiu received the letter, he clenched his fists so hard that his face turned green and red. Murong Xiu knew that this letter definitely wasn''t fake because Helian Lie was already here!


    "Helian, you''re really capable. You actually dared to rob the West Li Emperor!" When he had entered the Northern Yue Palace, he had robbed the Violet Courtyard just like how no one else had. Now that his young master had been robbed by Helian, it could be seen how angry Murong Xiu had become.


    "Hmph, Helian, you scoundrel, I''m going to rob your lover, but you actually took away the Emperor of Western Li, and even said that in two days, you''re going to fight a battle to the death with my army!" What a bastard. " Murong Xiu clearly knew all of this, but he didn''t have any other ideas. After all, he couldn''t afford to lose his young master at the moment, and if Xi Wen died, the government of the Western Kingdom would fall into chaos, and he wouldn''t be able to control the situation at that time, not to mention that he had been caught red-handed by Helian Lie. Thinking up to here, Murong Xiu''s eyes suddenly turned cold, and he couldn''t help but shout out loud.


    "Men, send the antidote over. Tell them to bring the person over." Mu Rong Xiu said helplessly. He really had suffered a great loss this time, but he was still forced to hand over this difficult task.


    "Yes, Marshal!" When the guard saw the look on Murong Xiu''s face, he too carefully accepted the antidote. Afterwards, he left in confusion. Change people? Someone else.


    Before the man could leave, Murong Xiu let out another shout.


    "Wait, I''ll go over myself." After thinking about it, Murong Xiu still felt that it would be better if he went there personally. Helian wasn''t Lan Cang and the others after all. After that, he also returned the antidote from the guard''s hands to his own and walked out.


    Helian had long since been waiting for Murong Xiu at the critical moment. Helian knew that Murong Xiu would definitely come, so he had been waiting for him here for a long time.


    "Helian, you''re really capable." When Murong Xiu saw Helian on his horse with his hands behind his back and a relaxed expression on his face, he spoke in anger and hatred.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, you''re even more capable! If you can''t get the heart of others, then you''ll get the body of others! It''s a pity that you can''t get the heart, and if you can''t get the body either, then you''ll just want to kill others! You''ve been living like a dog all these years!" Helian''s words were like a heavy slap on Murong Xiu''s face. Naturally, this person was talking about Zi Yuan, while Helian himself had almost gotten what Lan Cang wanted at the very end. Helian had also understood this when he heard Lan Cang talk about the war between Murong Xiu and himself, and was extremely angry in Helian''s heart, but he couldn''t show it in front of Murong Xiu.

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    "Hmph. Helian, do you dare to enrage me again? The antidote is in my hands. If I destroy it, will you still have a way to be together with the Violet Garden?" Mu Rong Xiu looked coldly at Helian Lie as he spoke.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, stop wasting words with me. You''re not the only one who can concoct the antidote for the Ten Flavor Mild Powder. I''m the only one who can instill inner strength into Zi Yuan. When I return, do you think I won''t be able to cure her?" At this moment, Helian Lie also refuted.


    "Haha, are you talking to me about what Helian said? Then you can go back. We''ll see if the Violet Garden is a human or a ghost three days from now." At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu was so angry that he started laughing. Helian Lie''s words were true, but the antidote was extremely hard to concoct. If it was so easily concocted, he wouldn''t have to wait so long.


    "Hmph, cut the crap. Murong Xiu, bring the antidote over. I''ve brought the person over to you." Helian knew that his words couldn''t scare Murong Xiu, but he still wanted to test him. Soon after, he knew that it didn''t have much use, so he pulled the western character over and instantly opened his acupoints.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, come and save me. I''m really scared here!" Xi Wen finally couldn''t endure the torture he had gone through these past few days. He cried out immediately. When Murong Xiu saw that Xi Wen was actually crying so miserably, he immediately became angry.


    How can you cry like this in front of the other emperors? This is simply a great loss of face, and with Xi Wen''s cry, the people behind him could no longer resist and burst into laughter. Soon after, Helian gave a cold glare towards the back and those people were able to suppress their laughter with great effort. Then, he directly threw a bottle towards Helian Lie. Helian Lie also showed the bottle to the doctor. After seeing the doctor nod his head, he shot Xi Wen towards Murong Xiu like a weapon.


    "Wow! It hurts! Murong Xiu, hurry up and kill him!" When Xi Wen saw himself in Murong Xiu''s arms, he shouted loudly.


    "Alright, let''s go back first. This is not the time to talk." He knew that after receiving such a blow, a child would definitely be scared. Moreover, it was the king who had always been pampered, so naturally, he would feel abnormally scared. Therefore, he had to suppress the anger in his heart as well.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, when you go back, remember to feed the baby. Otherwise, you won''t be able to take responsibility if she''s weaned." "Haha!"


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, you''re such a good dad!" Immediately, the people from the Northern Yue also started laughing out loud. Murong Xiu''s face had already turned green and red, and with a heavy blow of his horsewhip, he ran towards his direction without a word. When Helian Lie saw that Murong Xiu had left, a cold light also started to slowly flash in his eyes, and when he had thrown Xi Wen into Murong Xiu''s hands earlier, he had originally wanted to make a move. However, Murong Xiu had been very cautious, and had actually looked at him with his eyes, not paying attention to Xi Wen''s death.


    "Alright, let''s go back!" At this moment, Zi Yuan had already woken up, but he was in a precarious situation. He no longer had any trace of inner strength left in his body, and when he rushed back, he discovered that the Violet Garden was probably at its final moment. Immediately, he gave the antidote to Zi Yuan. After that, he took off all of Zi Yuan''s clothes and underwear and pasted both of his hands onto his body. At that moment, Zi Yuan had to completely receive the internal energy that Helian transmitted to her, or else she would not be able to endure the effects of the antidote. At that moment, Helian also started transmitting the internal energy to the Zi Yuan with extreme seriousness.


    Helian Lie placed both of his hands on Zi Yuan''s back, then discovered that there were traces of hot air surging out from behind Zi Yuan. Helian knew that the poisonous gas from Zi Yuan was being expelled from his pores, so he clasped his palms together and slammed them into the middle of Zi Yuan''s spine.


    After that, Zi Yuan could also feel that his inner force was gradually recovering as he vomited out the blood. In an instant, he felt a surge of energy as he sat in meditation to slowly recover his inner force. Meanwhile, Helian Lie continued to maintain this appearance as he channeled his inner force into Zi Yuan''s body.


    A long while later, Helian''s hands slowly withdrew and Zi Yuan suddenly opened his eyes as he was meditating.


    "Helian, thank you." At this moment, her words were filled with a gentleness that had never been seen before. In an instant, it caused Helian to freeze on the spot. Then, he paused for a moment before directly slapping the Violet Garden on the buttocks.


    "Hmph, stop saying these things to me from now on." Helian couldn''t bear it any longer and directly turned the Violet Garden to face him. Feeling the twin peaks rubbing against his chest, Helian Lie turned around and fiercely kissed the Violet Garden on the forehead as he looked at the Violet Garden and said, "I don''t need you to thank me anymore." Helian Lie also said a bit angrily, "Thank you for not needing me." Then, Helian actually turned the Violet Garden around and turned to face the Violet Garden.


    "You know, you stupid woman. I can endure all of those stupid things, but what I can''t tolerate is why do you make me so worried every time? Don''t be like this, okay? I can''t endure it." Helian Lie looked at Violet Garden as he spoke emotionally. Helian Yuan was also stunned by Helian''s affectionate gaze and a trace of gentleness flashed in her eyes. She was momentarily unable to speak and was about to speak when Helian Lie''s big mouth steadied her lips ¡­


    As for Lan Cang, after hearing Helian and Zi Yuan''s words, he had not heard Zi Yuan speak. He didn''t know why, but in the end, he heard Zi Yuan say that he was his woman tonight. Initially, Lan Cang had come to visit the Violet Garden out of concern. However, at that time, when Helian was treating the Violet Garden''s injuries, he was naked, and he knew that he could not stay there. The second time he came, he actually heard that Helian had already fallen in love with the Violet Garden to such an extent.


    Hero, sad beauty trial! Last night the stars in the sky blew last night, and this night the curtain was rolled up to see her beauty. Now that the beauty had been promised, the only thing left to do was drink to dispel the sadness in her heart! At this moment, Lan Cang only wanted to get drunk and didn''t want to think about such things.


    The person I love, I love my brother, my brother also loves the person I love, what the f * ck is this, he''s actually such a dog''s blood, and at this moment, Lan Cang also felt that it was difficult for him to vent his anger. If it was him who knew Zi Yuan earlier, then he definitely wouldn''t have allowed Zi Yuan to stay in Helian''s arms like this, but even if he said it out loud, it would be useless, because Zi Yuan is his brother''s woman, and also his brother''s love, so he can''t do such a cruel thing.


    This man who was like a god of war actually didn''t pass the beauty test, instead, he used the wine to dispel his worries and worries. If he didn''t drink, why would he settle his worries?


    "Marshal, why are you sitting here drinking alone?" Nangong Xiong also walked over at this moment. Looking at Lan Cang''s expression, he had the nagging feeling that there was something wrong with his marshal today.

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    "Haha, let''s not care about all that today, we brothers will drink to our heart''s content!" When Lan Cang saw Nangong Xiong walk over, he pulled Nangong Xiong down and sat him down, then directly picked up the wine bottle to rub it onto their bodies. Yuan Cang saw Nangong Xiong and the others walk over, and pulled Nangong Xiong over and sat down, then directly picked up the wine bottle to rub it onto their bodies.


    In between men, only alcohol could numb them, not to mention that it was the best wine for a hero like Lan Cang, who had fought on the battlefield for many years. Perhaps wine was the best companion, and the blood was the best seasoning, but in the same way, even though Lan Cang was alone and dejected, he didn''t think too much about the scene from a moment ago. There were some things that were better for him alone; it was better for him to tell others that there was nothing to worry about.


    There were only two ways to talk about drinking wine in the military. The first way was to drink wine before you marched! There was only one bowl of it, and the other was the Victorious Return Wine! At this moment, the few of them were drinking heartily, not because of these two reasons. The drunkenness also gradually passed by during this night.


    Helian Lie and Zi Yuan gradually came to a stop after everything that had happened in bed. At this moment, Zi Yuan was lying on Helian''s chest like a cat, feeling Helian Kuang''s violence and his wild tenderness.


    "Zi Yuan, I feel that your performance today is a bit different." When Helian Zong felt the cooperation of the Violet Garden this time, he also felt that he had truly obtained the Violet Garden. In his heart, he immediately felt a sense of happiness. Naturally, the Violet Garden felt the same.


    "What is it? Don''t you want to? " Zi Yuan snorted in annoyance as well.


    "Haha, how can I not be willing? I''m very willing, I want to do it a few more times." Helian said in a teasing manner at the end, but his hand unconsciously tightened around Zi Yuan''s waist.


    "Alright, I''ve already recovered. I want to discuss some serious matters with you. Don''t move recklessly." He seemed to have no foundation, and just like that, he casually wreaked havoc on his own body, causing him to be unable to endure it for a moment. When he felt that Helian Lie''s hand was about to make a move, Zi Yuan also gave up and said.


    "Haha, go ahead, I''ll just listen." Helian laughed loudly and stopped what he was doing.


    Seeing that Helian stopped what he was doing, Zi Yuan continued speaking.


    "Do you know what I gained after being poisoned this time?" At this moment, Zi Yuan suddenly spoke of this matter. After Helian Helian heard about it, he also became serious. When he heard what Zi Yuan said, he immediately felt a burst of cold air in his heart.


    "Tell me about it."


    "That Murong Xiu obviously wanted me to change and destroy me. At the start, I didn''t know what kind of mentality Murong Xiu had for me, but later on, I completely understood that we were wrong about Murong Xiu. I was poisoned because he has almost no weaknesses. He is ruthless and decisive!" As Zi Yuan spoke up to here, he gently caressed Helian''s chest with one hand. After a pause, he continued speaking.


    "This is actually his greatest weakness!"


    "Oh? "Why is that?" At this moment, Helian felt that it was somewhat incomprehensible.


    When a person acts on anyone and everything else as a tool or calculation using scheming, then that is a person''s greatest sorrow. It is also the person''s most powerful thing in their heart, but on the other hand, the extremes of things are always reversed, and there is always a reverse in the near end of the world. Zi Yuan''s hand suddenly stopped at Helian Lie''s chest. However, when he realized what he was saying, Helian''s heartbeat quickened.


    In fact, Helian understood what Zi Yuan meant. In Helian''s eyes, everything that Murong Xiu had done, he had done for the sake of Helian Lie. Even the moment he had thrown the Western character over, he had been able to see it. It was precisely because Murong Xiu was so merciless that Helian Lie had no other choice at the moment. Hearing what Zi Yuan said, Helian Helian knew that the Violet Garden had thought of a plan to deal with Murong Xiu, so he spoke as well.


    "I know you must have something to say when you say that. Tell me what you think."


    Let me tell you, if we want to deal with Murong Xiu, no matter who we are using to attack him now, it won''t be of any use at all. This person will only slowly build up his hatred, and since we are already in a state where we don''t know each other until we die, we naturally don''t have to worry about the accumulation of his hatred. However, we have to be wary of his methods.


    In Helian Lie''s eyes, this kind of smile made him feel as if something had happened to the Violet Garden at this moment. Indeed, after experiencing a life and death battle, the inner world of the Violet Garden had undergone ups and downs; however, this change was something even the Violet Garden herself could not explain. However, this smile allowed Helian to see through a lot of things.


    "Are you talking about the West Li throne? But Murong Xiu doesn''t care about that position. His goal is the same as mine, to fight for the position of the world''s overlord." Helian knew what Zi Yuan meant by that.


    I didn''t say that I was going to destroy his position as the Western Kingdom''s emperor, but I just wanted to break this place. Think about it, if we were to send troops to attack and destroy the Western Kingdom directly, then Murong Xiu would have no choice but to make a comeback. That way, the things within the Western Kingdom might cause Murong Xiu to be busy for a while, so you''ll have more time than Murong Xiu. That way we''ll have a chance to move to him. " Zi Yuan also finished his thoughts in one breath. After he finished listening, Helian Lie did not say anything for a long time. After that, he slowly nodded his head.


    "Haha, I always thought that my wife was very smart. I didn''t expect her to be so smart, haha." When Helian heard that Zi Yuan''s idea was indeed very useful, he laughed heartily in his heart.


    "Get lost, who said I would be your wife? Let me settle this harem first." Zi Yuan also rolled his eyes at Helian. After that, he rescued Helian Lie and prepared to get off the bed. Helian Lie also hugged Zi Yuan in his embrace when he saw this.


    "No rush, I haven''t discussed the countermeasures in detail yet."


    "Hmph, think about the rest yourself, are you the emperor or am I the emperor?" Zi Yuan said snappily. After struggling free from Helian Lie''s embrace, she got off the bed and put on her clothes.


    If Xi Li is going to be in a mess, then Murong Xiu will be in a mess as well. When the time comes, we''ll have the opportunity to deal with her. No matter what tools we have, we''ll have to put up our backpacks. After Zi Yuan finished saying this, he brought Helian''s clothes to the side of the bed. The two of them had been here for so long that it was likely that the people outside knew what was going to happen inside. Even someone as resolute as the Violet Garden could not help but feel her ears turn red.


    "Get out of here, or you''ll be making a fool of yourself again." At this moment, the Violet Garden had also returned to her former state. She still had a cold expression and before Helian Lie could feel the tender feelings of her lover, she had directly sent him into a cold palace. The speed at which her face changed was indeed faster than flipping books.


    "It''s great that you''re here!" In the end, he also gave the Violet Garden a kiss on her face before escaping with a speed as quick as lightning. However, the Violet Garden did not take out something and throw it towards Helian Lie like last time and instead stood on the spot. Unconsciously, she even let out a smile.


    Helian Haoyan and Violet Garden were flirting with each other, but Helian Lie also had an idea in his heart. Just like what Purple Garden had said, if his side broke through the Western Paradise''s Cheng City, then Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t have the ability to contend with him within a short period of time. Of course, Helian didn''t dare to force him, because Helian He knew that if he wanted to deal a heavy blow to Murong Xiu, Murong Xiu would probably bite back. This was unacceptable to Helian He. He had to discuss this matter with Lan Cang.


    Just as Helian thought of all of this, he arrived at Lan Cang''s tent and discovered that the current Lan Cang was still sleeping. Helian Lie instantly became angry and was about to walk over to kick him away when he smelled the aroma of alcohol. He felt sorry for this brother of his, but in matters of the heart, there was no one who was right or wrong. It was as it should be, there was no need to be wrong.


    Just as Helian Lie was about to leave, Lan Cang suddenly became clear-headed. It turned out that although Lan Cang was drunk, he was still cautious as the leader of the army. No matter how drunk he was, he couldn''t fall asleep inside the army camp. Lan Cang naturally knew this, so when he saw Helian Lie preparing to leave, he called out to him.


    "Your majesty, what''s the matter?" At this moment, Lan Cang''s eyes were filled with fatigue as he spoke. When Helian Lie saw this, his heart ached. The two of them did not say anything, and they just stared at each other for quite some time ¡­

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    "Lan Cang, are you alright?" Helian said as he looked at Lan Cang, his face full of fatigue.


    "Your majesty, why would I be in trouble? Your majesty, why have you come to find me? Do you have something to discuss?" Lan Cang calmed himself down before feigning a carefree smile as he spoke.


    "It''s like this. I''ve discussed it with the Violet Garden, but that''s not what I want to say right now." Helian looked at Lan Cang, who seemed to have something to say, but was hesitant. As for Lan Cang, he was also looking at Helian''s appearance. His heart was moved. Could it be that this good friend of his had seen through something?


    "Lan Cang, you and I have known each other for five years." In fact, ever since he was fifteen years old, he had been plotting to ascend to the throne. At that time, when Lan Cang had just emerged, he had taken the initiative to form a firm relationship with Lan Cang. At that time, Helian''s eyesight could be said to be extremely sharp.


    "That''s right. In the blink of an eye, five years have passed." As soon as he finished speaking, he let out a bitter laugh. This good friend of his must have come to comfort him.


    "Lan Cang, there are some things that you should say to me. Don''t hold it in. Today, us two brothers shouldn''t use our identities to talk about things. You and I will be like we were five years ago." As Helian said this, a smile appeared on his face. This smile also made Lan Cang come to a sudden realization. It was as if the Emperor had returned to that youth from back then.


    At that time, he had already seen through Helian''s ambition. However, he valued his feelings greatly, so he had always been helping Helian. Helian was naturally not an ungrateful person, and he was also very respectful to Lan Cang. At this moment, even when Lan Cang heard Helian''s words, he felt as if he had dreamt for five years.


    "Helian, back then, both of us were teenagers and now that you and I are in a position that is separated by heaven, I, Lan Cang, have never felt any resentment towards you. I don''t have your means and ambitions, so I can only be a commander in my life, I know this well." Helian, back then we were both teenagers and now that you are in a position that is separated by heaven, I, Lan Cang, have never felt any resentment toward you. After Lan Cang finished speaking in one breath, he did not look at Helian Lie. Instead, he stroked the teacup in his hand as his thoughts drifted away.


    "That''s right ¡­" For a long time, Helian Lie could only spit out one ethereal sentence.


    At that time, he was the so-called hero from a chaotic era, the Northwest War was in a state of turmoil, and with his own bravery and ferocity, he created his own patch of the sky. The two of them had agreed that one would be outside, and Helian had been hiding his strength within the palace until the appearance of Zi Yuan, and it was also at that moment that Helian Lie decided to make a move, and later on, he used bloody methods to recapture the Northern Yue Empire. At that time, Lan Cang was also conferred the title of commander-in-chief, and only now did he realize that he had not made a mistake.


    Five years ago, the mountain peak of the sea of clouds was covered in snow, and the world was constantly moving up and down. With just a light step, it was able to move a piece of glass.


    "You want to tell me about the Violet Garden, right?" After a moment of silence, Lan Cang spoke.


    "Heh, if not, how long do you think I haven''t talked to you for?" Helian Lie smiled helplessly.


    "Yeah, we haven''t chatted for a long time." After saying that, he paused for a moment before continuing.


    "The world is unfair for one day, and neither you nor I have a day of peaceful cultivation. So, I will not think about this." As he spoke, Helian Lie''s heart was slightly hurt from the shock in his eyes.


    "You think of me in everything, of course I know that. However, there are some things you don''t need to hide from me because you and I are brothers. We are also the only brothers that I, Helian, have in this world." At this moment, Helian spoke from the Inner Mansion.


    "Haha, with these words of yours, what else can I say? It''s just that you know, there are some things that won''t stop just because you said you didn''t want to think about them. But don''t worry, Helian, I won''t argue with you about anything." In his eyes, there seemed to be some unwillingness and also some discomfort. Helian had been staring at him the entire time. At this moment, he seemed to have realized something. He knew that Lan Cang was not relieved.


    "Lan Cang, I heard that Prince Cheng wanted to betroth his eldest daughter to you. You didn''t agree, did you?" Helian Lie suddenly said.


    "Hehe, how could you have the mood to talk about love at a time like this?"


    "Lan Cang, let me ask you. If I no longer have anything to do with Zi Yuan, do you think Zi Yuan will fall in love with you?" At this moment, Helian Lie knew that it was already difficult for Lan Cang to put Zi Yuan down. Thus, he directly said it. He wanted to see his brother''s thoughts.


    "No way!" Lan Cang thought about it for a moment, and then, as if he had compromised, he spat out these two words. Then, before Helian opened his mouth to continue speaking.


    Helian, I will tell you the truth. You are my brother, and I will accept this. I will not bully your wife, and I will help you settle the injustice that is surrounding you wherever you wish it to be. Although love was important in Lan Cang''s heart, he also understood that it was impossible for him and Zi Yuan to be together. He did not want to lose such a good friend, and Helian Cang was the only good brother of Helian because Helian was the emperor. Since the ancient emperor had no relatives, Lan Cang knew this, but how could Lan Cang not have a good brother like Helian?


    "Lan Cang, the way you put it, I really don''t feel good about this." Helian Lie looked at Lan Cang and spoke in a straightforward manner, as if he wanted to see what Lan Cang was up to.


    "Hehe, then what else do you want me to say? I really don''t know how to let you down."


    I''m not surprised in the slightest that you''ll fall in love with her, but now that you and I have a couple, you''re in love with her too. You''re my good brother, and that I can''t let go of, but right now, you can''t let go of me and her! Helian said with a long sigh.


    "Don''t worry, I know about these things." After he finished speaking, Lan Cang did not say anything else. The corners of his eyes twitched as he looked at Helian. Helian Lie could not help but let out a bitter laugh as he looked at the state of Lan Cang.


    "If one day the world is settled, I will be king! "I''m afraid that you will feel that you have no goal. Do I not know your character? Your entire heart is thinking for me, but I am also thinking for you." Every single word was like a knife that stabbed into Lan Cang''s chest. Of course, this was something that Lan Cang knew. That''s right. If the world was yours, then what about me? What should I do? Before Lan Cang could say anything, Helian continued speaking.


    "Lan Cang, let me tell you solemnly, if I am to become king, I will need to sharpen my blade and sharpen it in the sky. If I fail, the loser will naturally become the bandit, and even if I die, I might not be able to obtain anything in return. However, have you ever thought about it before, if one day I become a king and there is only Zi Yuan by my side, what should I tell her? My past? That I got the idea of the world? Or spend the rest of his life like this? Helian said before standing up and lowering his head to look down at Lan Cang.


    "Lan Cang, look at me."


    When Lan Cang saw this sudden turn of events, he was startled for a moment. Then, he subconsciously met Helian Feng''s sharp gaze.


    "If I can obtain this world, I need a brother who can chat and brag with me and look down on this world with me. At that time, this world will have your share as well!" Do you want me to be alone for the rest of my life? " Helian Lie''s last sentence was like a sharp knife that savagely sliced at Lan Cang''s heart. Lan Cang didn''t say anything for a long time. After that, he slowly raised his head and looked at Helian Lie.


    "If one day, I will accompany you to see the world rise and fall together."


    "Ha ha!"


    "Haha." The two of them laughed at the same time. Helian Lie''s smile became wider and wider. This brother of his was truly relieved at this moment. Lan Cang, on the other hand, laughed so hard that tears seemed to be flowing down his face.


    "Alright, stop. Let''s not talk about this anymore. It''s time to get down to business."


    "Blue Sky!" Helian Lie suddenly shouted after he finished speaking.


    "This lowly general is here!" Lan Cang also suddenly stood up solemnly.


    Send the generals over!" Helian Lie took a step towards the main seat after finishing his words, while Lan Cang also walked out in large strides. When Lan Cang walked out, Helian smiled in his heart, this time he had resolved a burden in his heart, since the last military exercise, he had felt it. When he saw Lan Cang''s current expression, Helian He heaved a sigh of relief, he did not lose a brother.


    "We pay our respects to the Emperor!" Not long later, Lan Cang brought the Northern Desert General into the tent as he respectfully greeted them.


    "Alright, get up." After Helian said this, everyone stood up straight and waited respectfully for Helian''s orders.


    "I''ve heard about the war before. You''ve done well." After Helian said this, the various generals could not help but open their mouths and laugh. Soon after, Helian continued speaking.


    "However, this is not the time to be happy. The enemy is still here, so we have not won yet." As Helian said this, he stood up and slowly walked down. Then, he patted Nangong Xiong''s shoulder.


    "General Nangong, beheading the three generals from the enemy side will result in a grand battle achievement. The award is worthy of praise!" After Helian said this, he patted Nangong''s shoulder heavily. Then, he walked straight to the front.


    "Yuan Hao, you are courageous and resourceful. You are calm and steady. You can be a general, but you can also be a marshal!" With that said, Helian continued to walk forward and praise.


    "Li Zhen, Han Yan, Liu Feng ¡­" "You are the backbone of my Northern Yue Sect, I am confident in you!" After Helian said this, the various generals'' hearts were immediately filled with a heroic spirit. To be praised by the Emperor in such a manner, they naturally felt elated. And right after, Helian Lie suddenly shouted loudly.


    "I will be the personal commander this time. I will attack the front, and you guys will cooperate with Blue Sky and directly attack the capital. Do you have any confidence?" Helian could tell that he had spoken enough. It was time to get down to business.


    "Yes!" General''s orders are not to disobey the sacred order! " The generals, including Lan Cang, shouted out in unison. Helian laughed in satisfaction when he saw the generals acting in such a manner.


    "One more request. This time, you are not allowed to kill anyone for me. Otherwise, you will be punished severely!" "If you all die, then I will rule the world in the future. There will be no one by my side to seal you all. This is something I am not willing to see!" When everyone heard Helian said this, the morale in their hearts had already risen. They wished that they could immediately go and fight.


    "Lan Cang, this time, we must viciously attack the Western City. I''ll cover for all of you here."


    "Yes!" The last general''s life! " Lan Cang said solemnly.


    "Fine. Nangong Xiong, you and Zi Yuan will be the vanguards this time. Starting tomorrow, send out a challenge letter. Tell that Murong Xiu that he will have a death match with him tomorrow!" As Helian said this, his eyes suddenly turned cold.


    "Yes, General!" Nangong Xiong also immediately raised his head and said. His eyes were filled with an indescribable fanaticism.


    When Helian Haoyue saw that the arrangements had been made, he knew that he would have to wait until the day after tomorrow when he would stand together with Murong Xiu. He was also looking forward to this moment; it was about time to end things with the other party.

 C113

    The next day, the sky had just turned bright white, but it was already dyed blood-red by the autumn sky, as if the sky was filled with floating snow and red blood, causing people to feel a bit panicked. Right now, both the northern and western armies were on the verge of exploding, while Murong Xiu had already immediately set up a formation after receiving Helian''s written challenge yesterday, so Murong Xiu knew that Helian was going to fight him to the end this time.


    "Marshal, the enemy commander has been replaced. It''s not Lan Cang who is controlling it." At this moment, Wang Huai also ran over from the battlefield to talk to Murong Xiu. It was obvious that he felt it was strange that his opponent had changed players.


    "That''s the Emperor of the Northern Yue!" Helian said coldly.


    "Ah, to think that Helian came personally." When the generals heard from Murong Xiu that Helian had come personally, they were slightly surprised.


    "What is it? Scared? " Murong Xiu coldly swept his eyes over his surroundings. Then, he calmly looked in front of him, where Helian was waiting for him.


    "No, no! With the marshal here, our army will definitely win!" As for Murong Xiu, he also knew that his status as a commander-in-chief didn''t have the same deterrence status as Helian. Although he could make these people afraid, the fear was different from Helian''s. If it was an emperor that personally led a troop, it would be even more prestigious than an official leading an army, and last time, Helian struck Murong Xiu with a heavy blow that caused all the generals in the west to have a similar reaction towards Helian.


    "Hmph, my army will listen to your orders!" I will definitely win! " Murong Xiu coldly snorted and shouted.


    "Our army will win!" Our army will definitely win! " Even though Mu Rong Xiu''s loud roar was filled with inner strength, the soldiers of Xi Li also felt confident and shouted in unison. On the other hand, Helian Lie''s side also heard this voice that shook the vast river.


    "Hmph, Mu Rong Xiu is still the same. He hasn''t improved at all." Helian said coldly.


    "But every time this happens, it still has a certain amount of effect." At that moment, Zi Yuan had already donned his military uniform and was riding on the back of a horse. He was looking at the other party''s army with a refined demeanor.


    "This time, no one is allowed to lose!" Helian had a tight smile on his face as he spat out a few words. Following that, he looked towards the Violet Garden.


    "It''s time for me to take revenge for you. Remember not to act rashly!"


    "I naturally know that General Nangong, today you and I can fight side by side again. Do you dare to follow me to kill Murong Xiu?" The Violet Garden coldly spoke as well. It was as if the cold-blooded killer from that day had returned, and her aura was also fluttering in the wind.


    "Haha, why would I not dare!" Nangong Xiong also laughed loudly. Not only was he not angry at Zi Yuan''s words, there was even a trace of fanaticism in his eyes.


    "Alright, you take the front line. I''ll surround you with a formation. Your master is in the inner circle. I''ll find a chance to kill him from the outside!" Zi Yuan also knew that his frontal combat skills might not be as good as Nangong''s, but when it came to assassination, he had the confidence to seriously injure Murong Xiu.


    "Good, then let''s fight!" When Nangong Xiong said the last word, Helian gave the order.


    "As long as it is a northern troop, our army will win at my command!" "Kill them all!" As he spoke, he infused his inner strength into the whirlpool and ferociously sent a thousand layers of waves towards Murong Xiu. When Murong Xiu saw this, his eyes turned cold as he charged forward. Nangong Xiong and Zi Yuan also rushed forward when they saw this.


    "Murong Xiu, I''ll definitely kill you today!" Nangong Xiong gritted his teeth as he looked at the fiercely approaching Murong Xiu.


    "With just you? I think he is overestimating himself. " Murong Xiu smiled coldly and caught Nangong Xiong''s hammer. His gaze unconsciously wandered around. Murong Xiu knew that there was an even more dangerous person behind him.


    "Hmph, you''ll know later if you measure your strength." Nangong Xiong was also slightly angered by Murong Xiu''s contempt. The Heavenly Saint Hammer in his hand formed a thousand ripples as it shot towards Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu also dodged slightly and the sword in his hand directly swept towards Nangong Xiong''s lower body.


    Nobody cared about the thunder in the sky. At this moment, Zi Yuan was also in the middle of the battle between the North and the West, but he was looking at Murong Xiu out of the corner of his eye, so he knew that Murong Xiu had discovered him, so he was a little unconcerned about him. If Murong Xiu had only been focusing on dealing with Nangong Xiong at this moment, Nangong Xiong would have been defeated very quickly, but that was also the moment when Zi Yuan made his move.


    In order to guard against the sudden attack of the Purple Garden, the inner force was equivalent to a defensive circle. In order to guard against the sudden attack of the Purple Garden, Murong He released a portion of his inner force deep, and although he had released it outside, he was still able to do it effortlessly. Nangong Xiong knew that this was not possible, and at that moment, Zi Yuan also started to panic a bit, but Zi Yuan was very patient.


    "Shadow, look at the battle between Mu Rong Xiu and Nangong Xiong. How much longer can Nangong Xiong last?" Helian discovered that the battle between Nangong Xiong and Murong Xiu was a little strange. He thought that the Violet Garden might have been discovered by Murong Xiu.


    "Mistress, even though General Nangong is brave and fierce, his martial arts is still weaker than Murong Xiu''s. Furthermore, Murong Xiu''s inner force is much stronger than Nangong Xiong''s. If this fight continues, even though Murong Xiu was restrained, he still wouldn''t be able to kill Murong Xiu." The silhouette slowly said as he stood behind Helian Lie.


    "Mm. Your eyesight is indeed much better than before. If it was you instead, what method would you think of to inflict heavy injuries on Murong Xiu?" Helian Yi turned around and asked the figure.


    "If the shadow were to go, it would be even worse than General Zi Yuan. After all, this is a battlefield, so the role that the shadow can play is extremely small." He was originally the same as the Violet Garden, skilled in assassination, and judging from how the Violet Garden''s movement technique was actually slightly better than his own, this made Ying Ying extremely shocked. In his opinion, there were very few people who could surpass him in terms of his concealment techniques, but at this moment, when he saw how the Violet Garden''s killing technique and footsteps were actually a bit better than his, Ying Ying was somewhat shocked.


    "Mistress, General Zi Yuan''s assassination technique is much better than Shadow''s assassination technique. I believe that as long as Murong Xiu manages to block it, General Zi Yuan will be able to heavily injure him." The silhouette could also see that Zi Yuan was already gathering his strength to strike.


    "It was just a serious injury." After hearing the silhouette say this, Helian said in a voice that he could hear.


    "Mistress, do you want Shadow to go over?" The shadow suddenly moved and appeared a meter behind Helian Lie.


    "No need. You don''t need to go out for now. Otherwise, Murong Xiu will show some interest in you. Just watch." After hearing his words, the shadow once again returned to its position three meters behind him. This was the best location for the triangular protection. It was also the kind of respect the shadow had for Helian Lie.


    And as the two of them spoke, Nangong Xiong suddenly used his strongest attack, the Heavenly Saint Meteor Hammer! This move was bound to break everywhere, making it impossible for Murong Xiu to dodge. Under this attack, Murong Xiu was able to gather all the inner strength that had been released, including the sword in one hand and a whirlpool in the other, and when Violet Garden saw the whirlpool on Murong Xiu''s right hand, she knew that Murong Xiu was going to use a killing move. She knew exactly how terrifying this move was, so when Murong Xiu was about to strike her, Zi Yuan suddenly rushed over from the soldiers of Xi Li City.


    Boom!" Bang! Bang! Bang! After three consecutive blows, Mu Rong Xiu was caught off guard by Zi Yuan''s sneak attack and was forced back by Nangong Xiong''s hammer. Zi Yuan knew that she could no longer hide and hide with Murong Xiu. He had already discovered her, so he also joined the battle.


    "Murong Xiu, today is the time for you to pay your debt." Zi Yuan shouted as the dagger appeared in his hand once more. His psychokinesis had been focused on Murong Xiu, who had also suffered some internal injuries from that previous attack.


    "Haha, Zi Yuan, are you blaming me for not being on good terms with you last time?" Mu Rong Xiu started laughing out loud.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death!" The Violet Garden did not waste any more words. Instead, she chose to directly rush over.


    "General Zi Yuan, this person is most adept at attacking with schemes. We have joined hands to break his longsword." Nangong Xiong also reminded him at this moment. Then, he brandished his hammer and rushed over. What Nangong Xiong did not know was that Zi Yuan was extremely familiar with Murong Xiu''s technique.


    Nangong Xiong and Murong Xiu fought face to face against each other during their attacks. As for Zi Yuan, she didn''t directly come into contact with Murong Xiu, but from time to time, she would come back with another stab, making Murong Xiu a bit unable to do anything. After learning from his experiences, Zi Yuan knew that he couldn''t fight head on with Murong Xiu.


    "Zi Yuan, you truly have good methods. Hmph. Don''t think that I will really let you go again and again." Murong Xiu was also looking at Zi Yuan''s killing intent and killing moves. He knew that Zi Yuan was going to kill him, so his heart suddenly chilled. His hand movements also increased a bit.

 C114

    "Hmph! Murong Xiu, why are you blabbering so much? You''re talking more than a woman!" Nangong Xiong couldn''t stand Murong Xiu''s nonsense. Looking at Murong Xiu, he felt that something wasn''t quite right. Let''s fight then, how could there be so much nonsense? Nangong Xiong became angry and swung his hammer at Murong Xiu''s long sword, causing Murong Xiu''s long sword to droop as if it couldn''t take it any longer. Nangong Xiong was elated upon seeing this. As for Mu Rong Xiu, he suddenly lowered the sword in his hand and flexible sword pierced straight at Nangong Xiong from the lower half of his body.


    "General Nangong, be careful!" The Violet Garden had also noticed the insidious nature of Mu Rong Xiu''s attack. They purposefully made the enemy weak so that they could deal a fatal blow to Nangong Xiong.


    Bang! Bang! Bang! After Nangong Xiong received Zi Yuan''s reminder, he threw the hammer down. Murong Xiu could only withdraw his longsword and fight Nangong Xiong''s hammer three times.


    "Murong Xiu, are you so despicable?" Nangong Xiong also suddenly shouted out angrily and the anger in his heart instantly surged.


    "Did your brain get burnt?" Do you want me to show you mercy on the battlefield? " Mu Rong Xiu was so angry by Nangong Xiong''s words that he started to laugh and feel bored. Could this person be this funny since he was young?


    "General Nangong, there is no way to continue to fight in this battle. Retreat!" After speaking, Zi Yuan shot out the concealed weapon in his hands. Murong Xiu also used his sword to protect his chest before taking a few steps back. At this moment, Zi Yuan and Nangong Xiong had also retreated. At this moment, even if Mu Rong Xiu wanted to give chase, he couldn''t. He had already suffered heavy internal injuries from that strike of Zi Yuan''s. Now, he was no longer able to continue chasing after her.


    Helian Lie watched as the two of them retreated back and killing intent unconsciously surfaced in his eyes. At this moment, Murong Xiu was already injured. If he continued, he was afraid that he would be able to inflict serious damage on him. As he thought of this, Helian rode his horse and charged forward. As for Murong Xiu, he immediately retreated after Violet Garden and the others rushed out. He was already standing behind his own military camp. Helian Lie knew that Murong Xiu must have seen through his thoughts.


    "Withdraw!" "Let''s retreat today!" Mu Rong Xiu shouted. Wang Huai and his men were fighting evenly with the enemy general, so they didn''t hesitate when they heard his words.


    "Yuan Hao, I will definitely come tomorrow to take your head!" After Wang Huai finished speaking, he prepared to retreat.


    "Humph? You want to leave? " At this moment, the battle on Murong Xiu''s side was instantly pulled down while he couldn''t let Wang Huai go. Wang Huai was a general; if he was allowed to leave just like that, would he still have the face to meet with the other generals?


    "Yuan Hao, you and I are only fifty percent of the total number. Do you think that you can kill me?" After having battled with him for such a long time, Wang Huai had also discovered that his opponent''s strength was on par with his own. Just as he was about to directly clash with his opponent and retreat, a whistling sound suddenly passed into his ears.


    "Bam!" It was actually a concealed weapon.


    "Hmph, who is it!?" "Who is it!?" Wang Huai was also startled by the sudden appearance of this hidden weapon. He immediately sensed something and turned around to strike out with his sword. He widened his eyes. At this moment, the blood-red dagger became even redder as it stabbed towards Wang Huai''s chest.


    "You, you ¡­" He had climbed up from behind in order to return Wang Huai''s spear. After experiencing several of Murong Xiu''s retreat strategies, Zi Yuan knew that if Murong Xiu wanted to give the order, then the opposing general would definitely retreat. This was also the time when the enemy general had the lowest combat strength, so Wang Huai was one of the unlucky ones who had chosen to assassinate the enemy general!


    "General Yuan Hao, retreat!" After Zi Yuan finished off Wang Huai, he saw Yuan Hao standing there in a daze. He immediately shouted and took the lead to retreat in the direction of his own camp.


    Yuan Hao was also stunned for a moment when he saw how formidable Zi Yuan''s methods were. Soon after, he heard a loud shout from Zi Yuan before he followed Zi Yuan out of the battlefield.


    The shadow was hidden within a five meter radius from Helian Lie. When Zi Yuan came in, he immediately discovered the shadow, and the corner of his eyes twitched involuntarily. He also became vigilant in his heart; this person''s concealing technique was actually so brilliant, and the shadow had clearly seen the look in Zi Yuan''s eyes as well.


    "Zi Yuan, have you gained anything from today''s battle?" Helian smiled as he looked at Zi Yuan.


    "You should want to say that you''re regretting not being able to do it yourself, right?" Even the Violet Garden was able to see through He Lian''s thoughts with a single sentence.


    "Haha, those who know me can''t be someone I love." Helian said with a laugh. It was true that he had wanted to chase after Murong Xiu when he was about to leave, but Murong Xiu had been prepared and hadn''t caught up. This made Helian Tong feel a bit of regret.


    "We underestimated Murong Xiu''s fighting strength. I didn''t think we would be underestimating him. It looks like we''ve been underestimating him this whole time." When Zi Yuan said this, he felt somewhat unresigned. Helian Lie naturally saw through the unhappiness in not being able to eliminate Murong Xiu in one fell swoop.


    "Don''t worry, Murong Xiu must have suffered internal injuries after being ambushed by you this time. However, if we take advantage of this victory to chase after him, our army will be one level stronger than Xunli. However, don''t pursue our enemy! If Murong Xiu insists on fighting us, then even if we win, it will still be a miserable victory!" As Helian said this, the corners of his eyes twitched and his eyebrows knitted together.


    In the end, even if they were able to win, it would be extremely tragic. Since Lan Cang had led a team to the Western City, it was clear that they still hadn''t started moving as planned, and he was waiting for the other side to make a move, which would give Murong Xiu a heavy blow. With his current army, he couldn''t fight against Murong Xiu''s army.


    "Zi Yuan understands this place. Now, we can only wait for General Lan Cang to arrive." Zi Yuan had clearly thought through all of this. His eyes were somewhat cold as he spoke. After which, he paused for a moment before speaking.


    "Lan Cang should be launching an attack soon. It''s already been three days since we left. I''m sure he''ll arrive tomorrow. We''ll have to fight Murong Xiu tomorrow and delay him for sure." Every time he said this, the Violet Garden''s gaze turned completely cold. Every time he allowed Murong Xiu to leave in such a relaxed manner, it was a very infuriating thing in the eyes of the Violet Garden.


    He narrowed his eyes and looked at everything in the tent. This place was meticulously arranged by him, and all of this was for the Violet Garden. At this moment, it was obvious that the Violet Garden was no longer by his side, and everything here seemed so ironic to Murong Xiu.


    "Bang!" "Bam!" The continuous collisions caused Murong Xiu to be extremely angry. He said that all the items had been smashed into the ground. Then, he held onto a broken table with a ferocious expression as he gasped for breath and howled.


    "Helian, Zi Yuan, you two bastards! One day, I, Murong Xiu, will destroy you two!" After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he waved his right hand and sent the table flying. When the soldiers outside heard their marshal''s hysterical roars, they stood outside the tent, trembling with fear and trepidation.


    "Men, summon the generals!" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly shouted. The people outside responded quickly and ran to the general''s tent to pass on the message. After a while, Murong Xiu was able to calm himself down. He couldn''t be a mournful person in front of the generals.


    "Where''s Wang Huai?" Murong Xiu''s cold eyes swept over the crowd below him. When he saw that Wang Huai wasn''t around, he felt a surge of anger in his heart.


    "Reporting to Marshal, General Wang, General Wang ¡­" The leader of the generals was hesitant to continue.


    "Hmm? "Speak!" Mu Rong Xiu shouted.


    "General Wang Huai was killed by the enemy''s General Zi Yuan."


    In the entire western military camp, Wang Huai was the only one with some ability. Now that Wang Huai was dead, it gave Murong Xiu a heavy blow in his heart. Then, Murong Xiu stopped walking and looked at the generals below him as he shouted out.


    "Tomorrow, we must fight for victory and defeat. You must be tired of dragging this out. Tomorrow, we will have to duel with the other party to determine the victor!" Murong Xiu had a fierce expression on his face at the end. Every time, he would first issue an order to withdraw from the group, which made Murong Xiu feel extremely unhappy.


    "Yes, tomorrow will definitely be a great victory!" When the generals heard Murong Xiu''s words, they also shouted out loud.


    "All of you, go down." Mu Rong Xiu waved his hand, his eyes filled with unspeakable exhaustion. After the generals left, Murong Xiu sat down on his commander''s chair and muttered to himself.


    "Am I that inferior to you in the battlefield?" "Why, why?" In terms of scheming and strategy, Murong Xiu firmly believed that he wouldn''t lose to anyone. But now, when he was fighting on the battlefield, he had always lost to his opponent, not to the army of Yue, but to Zi Yuan. Every time, she would ruin his good fortune, and he had always been able to let her escape.


    "Zi Yuan, if I can''t get you tomorrow, you can go on the road with Helian." Mu Rong Xiu clenched his fists tightly, gritting his teeth as he spoke, as though he was enduring a great deal of pain.

 C115

    The scorching sun wanted to start the melody, but it was very abnormal for the autumn to have a sun like this. With the collapse of the sword peaks and the collapse of the mountains, there was no way to stop it.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu had also arrived with the army. The same Helian had also arrived at the graveyard where countless soldiers died.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, do you know how much of our warrior''s blood is on this battlefield?" This was what Helian said. Murong Xiu rode his horse over and said coldly as he looked at Helian Lie.


    "Corpses are the best way to verify this. When did you become a woman?"


    "Murong Xiu, I, Helian, am not you. I won''t treat the people of the world as my tools. You know this very well." Helian said as he looked coldly at Murong Xiu. There was still a trace of resentment in his tone.


    "Haha, Helian, when did you learn to speak such rubbish? Don''t tell me that the world is based on words." Mu Rong Xiu also felt that Helian said something superfluous.


    "No. You, Murong Xiu, treat the people of the world as tools to prove that you are the overlord of this world. However, have you ever thought about what you can do after obtaining the world?" Helian said.


    When Murong Xiu heard Helian''s words, he didn''t say anything more. His eyes were also a bit uncertain. That''s right, when he obtains the world, what he should do, Helian''s words were the same as what Zi Yuan said to him.


    "Murong Xiu, even if you win the world, you''re still just a single person. Helian Lie is different, but as the emperor, he will treat the people well, and you''ll only live between being used and being used, so you don''t deserve to be an overlord." When Zi Yuan said those words in the North Yue Ming Fragrance Pavilion, it was as if a wind had suddenly blew past them.


    "Helian, don''t tell me that you think we have other things to say today?" After a moment of surprise, Murong Xiu let out a shout as well.


    The last time was also here. You and I made an agreement to fight for the world five years later, and now you''re breaking the rules. This time, let me ask you, why did you break the rules? Since Murong Xiu wasn''t a fool, he knew that even though they hadn''t said it out loud, the meaning behind the words were that within five years, if you didn''t touch me, I wouldn''t touch you, but he was the first to break the agreement.


    "Hmph, two armies are fighting for supremacy, I am the marshal, there are no rules on the battlefield. You are the marshal, would you be willing to fight naked against me? and he doesn''t do anything crafty or crafty. " Murong Xiu''s eyes narrowed as he looked at Helian Lie''s fighting spirit.


    "What a great ''Commander'' method. I''ll tell you today, Murong Xiu. You''re not fit to be a ''Commander''." At the same time, Murong Xiu also gripped his sword tightly. A trace of a cold aura quietly surrounded his body, and a blue vortex appeared around him. At the same time, Helian''s inner energy transformed into a fiery vortex.


    "General Nangong, prepare yourself. Once the emperor and Murong Xiu start fighting, we''ll immediately take action!" Zi Yuan could also tell that Murong Xiu and Helian Lie both wanted to break through their opponents with their inner energy. However, the depth of their inner energy was something Zi Yuan knew, so Zi Yuan watched the fight with unmoving eyes. When one side was unable to continue fighting any longer, he would immediately send out his troops.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, it seems your martial arts haven''t improved at all." Helian said coldly, but he still held back.


    "Hmph, Helian, don''t tell me you think I don''t know what you''re capable of." Mu Rong Xiu snorted coldly. He knew that Helian didn''t use his full strength, so he wouldn''t use his full strength. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have any guarantees for the upcoming battle.


    As the two fought with their inner strength, the two armies clenched their fists tightly and waited for one of them to retreat first before immediately charging forward. As for Helian and Murong Xiu, their inner strength slowly deepened as one side was as red as blood while the other side was as blue as blood. Finally, both of them simultaneously focused their eyes and looked at each other.


    "Murong Xiu, die!" Finally, Helian and Murong Xiu knew that they had no time to fight any further. They both let go at the same time. Helian also took the lead and swung his blade at Murong Xiu.


    "Hmph." "Hmph!" Murong Xiu snorted coldly as his eyes widened. Helian Lie''s blade seemed ordinary, but in reality, it had sealed off all of his escape routes. Murong Xiu knew that Helian Lie had the same idea as him. Only one person could leave this place alive.


    "Where are the warriors of the Northern Yue?!" At this moment, when the Violet Garden saw the two of them fighting, she also suddenly shouted out.


    "Here!" Behind him, a myriad of soldiers and horses sounded out at the same time. The weapons in their hands were also tightly clenched.


    "Kill!" "Kill!" Following the loud shout from the purple garden, a ''kill'' character tore through the sky like lightning. Soon after, the purple garden took the lead and rushed over. A shadow also followed behind her like a shadow. Zi Yuan''s body instantly became sluggish for a moment. Then, the corners of his eyes twitched before he charged back into the battlefield.


    At this moment, both armies were rushing over from the direction of their marshal. The sound of horse hooves and drums echoed through the air.


    "Fight against I, Bei Yuheng!"


    "World War II, Seize the Enemy by a Million Soldiers!"


    "Three battles, answer to my Thousand Army!"


    At this moment, the soldiers in the rear were gathering their inner strength and chanting loudly on the battlefield. As for the Northern Yue Army soldiers, after they heard the Hundred Battle Songs that everyone usually sang in the military camps, they were also hot-blooded and fought with great vigor.


    "General Nangong, this time I will not hold back. Let''s see who can kill to their heart''s content!" At that moment, the Violet Garden was no longer a woman, but a Martial Immortal. It was like a ghost on the battlefield as it shuttled back and forth between the enemy troops.


    "Haha, General Zi Yuan is very skilled. I, Nangong Xiong, will naturally not lose to you." Nangong Xiong''s eyes also flashed with a hint of fanaticism. He was also extremely impressed by Zi Yuan''s skill, but he could not continue competing with him.


    "Alright, let''s go and seize the enemy''s general!" As Zi Yuan spoke, he aimed in a certain direction. That was the position of the Great General Wang Huai from the west.


    Wang Huai loudly laughed after his spear had pierced through a soldier of the Northern Yue.


    "Haha, you bunch of useless laborers are also competing with me, Xi Li. Come here and die!" As he spoke, he began to brandish his spear.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death!" When the Violet Garden heard this, her eyes focused as she rushed over.


    "General Zi Yuan is here! General Zi Yuan is here! Quickly get out of the way!" At this moment, Wang Huai didn''t even have the strength to fight back. When he saw Zi Yuan charge over, he also made way, and when Wang Huai saw the enemy''s Zi Yuan coming, his gaze tightened. This woman was a great enemy.


    "Hmph. I would quite like to see what ability you, General Zi Yuan, possess." When Zi Yuan saw that Wang Huai had charged over, he did not rush to fight, but instead flipped his waist to the side of the horse. Following that, the dagger was suddenly thrown at the bottom of Wang Huai''s war horse.


    Hiss hiss! Blood gushed out like a fountain from Wang Huai''s warhorse, and Wang Huai was also thrown off the horse by Zi Yuan''s sudden hand. It was at this moment that Zi Yuan held the reins in one hand and rushed over with a quick step. Then, he kicked Wang Huai, who was about to stand up.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan was also being tangled by the soldiers from Xi Li. Wang Huai knew that he was no match for Zi Yuan, but in his first exchange, he was instantly defeated, and Zi Yuan''s reputation was as expected. Thinking about this, Wang Huai felt a wave of fear in his heart, and he quickly ran in another direction, but when he saw that Zi Yuan was also entangled by his own soldiers, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.


    Suddenly, a black ring blade creaked!


    "Who is it!?" "Who is it!?" It was clear that Wang Huai did not expect there would be someone following behind him.


    "The one who sent you on your way."


    Bang! Bang! Suddenly, a shadow rushed over and passed by Wang Huai. Wang Huai turned around, but the corner of his eyes froze at this moment. A ring-shaped weapon had already cut his throat.


    Wang Huai had died! After the figure had finished doing all of this, it quietly passed by this magnificent army of thousands. The ring-shaped blade in its hand did not stop to reap the lives of many people as it moved to Violet Garden''s side. The Violet Garden also felt it.


    "You go help Helian. I don''t need you here." Zi Yuan said coldly.


    However, at this moment, Zi Yuan could not sense where he had gone. After he left a vacant seat, a shadow suddenly appeared beside him as the soldiers from the west rushed over. Before he could even pay attention, the soldier died.


    However, this person''s martial arts skills and methods were actually similar to his own as if they were the origin. This made Zi Yuan''s heart shiver. Could it be that there was still someone in this world with the same ability as her?


    "Helian, today, I will send you on the path to the Yellow Springs. In the future, I will also give you the name of the Yellow Springs, the master of the world." As Murong Xiu spoke, he fiercely smacked down with his palm. At this moment, the weapons of the two had been broken and the battle was becoming more and more intense.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death." Helian Lie swatted out with his palm. The two palms seemed to have a suction force as they stuck together. In an instant, they dodged each other. Helian Chen''s eyes became serious as he rushed over.


    Bang! Just when Murong Xiu was about to retreat, he suddenly noticed that a wave of danger was coming from behind him. He turned around and just happened to meet Zi Yuan''s dagger, then hurriedly turned his fist into a palm, catching Zi Yuan''s dagger with his hands. Zi Yuan was also unable to pull out his dagger due to the power of the dagger.


    "Hmph, Murong Xiu, you''ve been living like a dog all these years." Helian Lie cursed loudly. His fists also brought a wave of energy as he rushed over. Murong Xiu immediately pulled back his hand and struck Helian Lie with his palm without any warning.

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    Bang, bang, bang! When Helian Haoyan saw this, he hastily sent out three palm strikes in a row. Murong Xiu was also shaken by the attacks of the two. He didn''t know where to attack, but he was restrained by them all at once.


    "Haha, Helian, you actually want a woman to help you. Truly incompetent." Mu Rong Xiu also shouted.


    "Murong Xiu, do you have any other words to say on the battlefield?" Either you die, or I die, and a woman like me can inflict heavy injuries on you many times over. " As Zi Yuan spoke, he slashed his dagger across Murong Xiu''s body. Murong Xiu dodged to the middle, but his dagger wasn''t able to protect his waist. Zi Yuan''s dagger also carried a piece of cloth with blood mixed on it.


    "Humph!" Mu Rong Xiu snorted coldly as well. This attack had dealt him quite a bit of damage.


    "Haha, Murong Xiu, it''s going to be hard for you to leave today." When Helian Haoyan saw that the attacks were unceasing, a trace of ruthlessness flashed across his eyes. Today, he definitely couldn''t let Murong Xiu escape.


    The enemy general was also worried when he saw his marshal being attacked by the two men.


    "General Hongyuan, you stay here. I''ll go help the marshal." When Li Hong saw his marshal being suppressed, he put down his guard and rushed forward.


    "Fine, go help the marshal, I can still hold on here!" Hong Yuan had also noticed that Murong Xiu was at his limits and shouted at the top of his lungs.


    At this moment, the battle on the battlefield was getting fiercer and fiercer. Originally, Lan Cang had led a group of men away from this place, so naturally, the number of troops from the Northern Yue Army on the battlefield was much lower than that of Xi Li. However, it was fortunate that Zi Yuan''s plan of luring the Sovereign into an entourage had caused the annihilation of the three thousand elite troops.


    "Marshal, I''m here to help you." Li Hong had passed through the northern soldiers and arrived beside Murong Xiu. When Murong Xiu saw that his side had finally arrived, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "Li Hong, stop the Violet Garden." After Mu Rong Xiu said this, Li Hong charged forward and gripped Zi Yuan''s dagger tightly with his blade. Zi Yuan''s eyes turned cold as he shouted loudly.


    "Die!" Following which, the dagger in his hand spun like a spinning wheel, slashing towards Li Hong.


    Li Hong naturally felt that the Violet Garden was not easy to deal with. However, his marshal and the enemy marshal were constantly fighting each other, so as long as Murong Xiu could kill Helian, his mission would be completed. Therefore, Li Hong kept dodging and didn''t want to fight the Violet Garden head on.


    "Hmph, a man isn''t even a woman, he''s extremely useless." At this moment, Zi Yuan also squatted down with a dagger and stabbed out. When he saw Li Hong dodge, he immediately mocked coldly.


    "Hmph. Cut the crap. I didn''t see you as a woman." When Li Hong said this, Helian laughed loudly.


    "Haha, Mu Rong Xiu, this general is really interesting. Haha." Although Helian Haoyan was laughing loudly, the movements of his hands became more and more swift and fierce.


    "Helian, since when do you only know how to talk?" Mu Rong Xiu replied back unwillingly.


    "Sigh, I learned it from you." Helian said with a fake look of admiration.


    "Cut the crap. I will teach you more on the Road to River Styx." Murong Xiu''s eyes had also gradually turned cold as a silver gray light shone in them. Helian Lie had also noticed the change in Murong Xiu and had become increasingly vigilant.


    "Helian, be careful. There''s something strange about Murong Xiu''s skill." Even though Violet Garden had been fighting with Li Hong the entire time, she had noticed Murong Xiu''s strangeness. At this moment, Murong Xiu''s expression changed as he thought about the attack that he had used on Lan Cang. He knew that Murong Xiu was going to use the same power as before.


    "Hmph! Murong Xiu, use whatever skills you have." Even though Helian Lie shouted like this, his heart became even more vigilant. At this moment, he was also paying full attention to Murong Xiu, but Murong Xiu didn''t say anything. He simply stared coldly at Helian Lie.


    Boom!" BOOM! The power of Murong Xiu''s palm was unexpectedly so powerful that it seemed as if it was going to shatter the earth. Fortunately, he had lifted it up, otherwise, if the palm had hit him, even if he didn''t die, he would have at least shed a layer of skin. When Zi Yuan saw the power of the palm, the dagger in his hand viciously shot toward Li Hong like a rolling wave.


    "I''ll leave this person to you." After she finished speaking, she rushed towards the battle between Helian and Mu Rong Xiu. When the shadow heard her words, it jumped out with an ice-cold expression. It looked at Li Hong and Li Hong.


    "You''re courting death!" The shadow only said two words before it quickly charged towards the stunned Li Hong. At this moment, Li Hong did not expect his opponent to be so fast. Before he could dodge hastily, he was stabbed in the left arm.


    "Hmph, let''s go all out." Suddenly, when Li Hong was about to get close to the shadow, seeing that the shadow did not dodge, Li Hong was overjoyed in his heart. At this moment, his two blades were already half a meter away from the person he was facing, but all of a sudden, the shadow dodged to the side, and the blade in his hand suddenly came out of its scabbard.


    "Pfft!" A stream of blood spurted out from Wang Huai''s neck. Even if he died, he still felt somewhat puzzled. Why did he suddenly dodge when he was about to cut him?


    Looking at the now changed Murong Xiu, the shadow also felt that he was a bit difficult to deal with. He also hurriedly joined the battle. Helian, Zi Yuan, and the shadow had also formed a triangular formation, surrounding Murong Xiu.


    Murong Xiu also looked coldly at the three of them. The light in his eyes dimmed for a moment, but he didn''t stop. He rushed madly towards the Purple Garden, and right now, Murong Xiu''s killing intent towards the Purple Garden was even stronger than before.


    "Zi Yuan, if I can''t get you, others can''t get you either." Mu Rong Xiu roared in his heart as he charged over. When the Purple Garden saw the ferocious Mu Rong Xiu, she knew that she wouldn''t be able to block his attack, so she hastily retreated. Murong Xiu had been chasing the Violet Garden the entire time. At that moment, the Violet Garden was facing a great enemy. Although they didn''t know what happened to Murong Xiu, they could clearly feel that Murong Xiu''s fighting strength had increased by a lot.


    "Get out of the way, Zi Yuan. Murong Xiu is using the mental cultivation method to increase his own strength right now. We just need to avoid him for a period of time. Once he recovers, he''ll be dead." He had also seen this type of martial arts mental cultivation method before. Now that he saw Murong Xiu''s sudden improvement in his inner strength, how could he not understand that the other party had possibly forcefully increased his inner strength?


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, you''re simply courting death by acting like this." At this moment, the Violet Garden also understood what was going on as she coldly spoke. On the other hand, Murong Xiu didn''t say a word as he chased after the Violet Garden. Fortunately, the Violet Garden''s movement technique was brilliant, so she was able to dodge Murong Xiu''s attacks with great danger.


    "Shadow, stop him." Helian Lie also saw the danger the Violet Garden was in. His speed was not as fast as two people''s. If he didn''t chase after Mu Rong Xiu, the Violet Garden would be in danger.


    "Yes, Mistress." The silhouette said in a low voice as it rushed forward. Murong Xiu could also feel a silhouette rushing towards them from behind at a rapid pace.


    "You''re courting death!" At this moment, Murong Xiu finally stopped moving. He turned around and formed a whirlpool in his hand. He struck his palm towards the approaching shadow. The shadow wasn''t able to dodge in time and exploded! Mu Rong Xiu didn''t even spare a glance at his shadow before he was sent flying back towards the direction of the Purple Courtyard.


    Although this kind of cultivation technique was overbearing, it was bound to be reversed, and any kind of martial arts technique had its own weaknesses and advantages. This type of cultivation technique gave him a short period of martial arts enhancement, but it then consumed his vitality and made him feel weak, so Murong Xiu wanted to end the battle quickly. However, he was immediately cut off by Helian Lie''s words.


    "Zi Yuan, if you are willing to submit to me, I''ll spare you." Mu Rong Xiu said, clearly unwilling to give up.


    "Are you talking nonsense?" He simply unsheathed the dagger in his hand, and Murong Xiu looked at the dagger rushing straight at him. He smacked the dagger with his palm, and following that were five orchids, each of which were actually sharp knives. With a flash, Murong Xiu threw out the clothes on his body.


    "Hmph, so that''s all." When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan had actually thrown his weapon at him, he didn''t think the other party was a threat. Just as he was about to use his skill, he felt a sharp pain in his chest.


    "Crap, time''s up." Mu Rong Xiu groaned in his heart. He knew that the effect of this mental cultivation method was going to be overpowered. At that moment, the Violet Garden had already taken advantage of Murong Xiu''s pause to quickly run away. Murong Xiu saw that the Violet Garden had escaped from his senses, so he did not continue chasing her. Instead, he immediately ran towards his own military camp.


    "Zi Yuan, are you alright?" Helian Lie was elated when he saw that Violet Garden had escaped. He knew that even he wouldn''t be able to withstand a single blow from Murong Xiu. If Murong Xiu had targeted him just now, he probably wouldn''t have been so lucky.

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    "I''m fine now ¡­" Oh no! " The Violet Garden suddenly yelled and looked in the direction of the front. At this moment, there was no sign of Murong Xiu.


    "What''s wrong?" Seeing this, Helian asked in confusion.


    "That Murong Xiu suddenly stopped at the last moment. He originally wanted to catch up to me, but that sudden stop gave me a chance to escape. I''m afraid that he won''t be able to persevere any longer at that moment." I didn''t think of that. " At this moment, Zi Yuan was filled with regret. If it wasn''t for the fact that Murong Xiu''s attack had been too fierce, he would have turned back and retreated. Now that Murong Xiu had managed to escape, he immediately regretted it.


    "Ah, that Murong Xiu probably escaped now." When Helian heard what Zi Yuan said, he was also slightly unwilling in his heart.


    "I must give Murong Xiu a heavy blow in this battle. Otherwise, I''ll have to let go of the tiger and return to the mountain." At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t on the battlefield. There were a few enemy generals dead or injured, so it was obvious that he was going to win.


    "Crap, Mu Rong Xiu really did leave something behind." Helian looked at the group of soldiers rushing over from the north. These soldiers were obviously elite troops.


    "Where did these people come from?" Zi Yuan asked in surprise as he looked at the elite troops. This Murong Xiu had actually hidden himself so deeply.


    "Hmph, I''m afraid this battle won''t be easy." "Retreat first." After Helian said this, he took the lead and rushed onto the warhorse. He then raised the red flag and gave the order.


    "Withdraw!" This battle is a great victory, let our troops return to the camp! " Helian Lie shouted loudly. The soldiers of Western Paradise also knew that their side had lost this battle. They hastily ran towards their respective military camps.


    "Haha, victory! Brothers, kill a few more in the end!" Seeing this, one of the northern soldiers was extremely happy. Surprisingly, he still felt like he hadn''t had the chance to kill, so he rushed forward again.


    "Haha, Hu Zi, let me accompany you." The other person also rushed forward. Seeing this, the group of people followed after the other two.


    When Helian Lie saw that his side was chasing after the fleeing soldier, he shouted loudly.


    "Withdraw!" At this moment, Helian had also noticed that there were more than ten thousand elite troops. It was clear that Murong Xiu had been hiding in the base and hadn''t made a move yet. Helian''s heart skipped a beat when he thought of this.


    "Mu Rong Xiu really hid it well." The Purple Garden was also very happy. It was obvious that they wanted to kill Murong Xiu, but he still escaped at the final moment. They couldn''t help but feel a bit displeased.


    "Let''s return to camp first, then make our plans." Helian said with a cold look in his eyes. Following that, she strode towards the military camp. Zi Yuan looked deeply in the direction of Xi Li. There was an indescribable coldness in his eyes as he followed Helian Lie towards the military camp.


    At the moment, the generals were gathered in the western military camp. Their eyes were filled with unspeakable dejection.


    "Brother Hong Yuan, this time General Wang Huai has also died, we''re ¡­" The plain-clothed general looked at Hong Yuan and said sorrowfully. They were already dead. It would not be right to say that they were not saddened since a few of them had died in the battle one after another.


    "Don''t tell me I''m not sad? These are my good brothers. Wang Huai is even closer to me. Don''t tell me I don''t want to avenge them?" At this moment, Hong Yuan also suddenly punched the ground as he spoke sorrowfully to himself.


    "Generals, don''t be like this. We need to hurry up and tidy up the troops under our command. I suspect that the Northern Yue Army will launch a surprise attack tonight." The other general had also jumped out and said. In this battle, his side had lost a lot of men, and they had lost a lot of men. However, three generals had died.


    Liu Yun is right. At this moment, we cannot think about this anymore. Since the dead are already dead, we can only gather together and properly tidy up to avoid tonight''s surprise attack. He knew that he could no longer salvage the situation, and in the light of the current battle, his side had suffered heavy losses. However, the enemy had won with great effort, and right now, the most important thing was that his marshal was still healing himself. If the enemy were to charge over right now, no one from the Violet Garden would be able to defend against him.


    Good, then let''s go gather our men. Even if we have to die, we have to kill a few more of them!" Liu Yun said fiercely. At this moment, as the remaining generals saw their companions die, their hearts also began to tighten.


    If this was the case from the very beginning, then it was unlikely that Bei Yue would be able to win so easily. At this moment, he was already filled with danger, and he was afraid that it would be a bit late, because if this had happened, then Murong Xiu would have been much more pleased. However, at this moment, Murong Xiu couldn''t even take care of himself, so Murong Xiu naturally knew that he was extremely weak.


    Hun, lead those ten thousand people and guard the entrance tonight. If there are people from the north, then you will be the vanguard and charge through. Remember, you must kill the enemy''s Zi Yuan and Helian. Even though Murong Xiu was currently weak, his eyes were filled with an indescribable malevolence.


    "Yes, Mistress." The soul respectfully replied. His soul was the head of the ten thousand elite soldiers and Murong Xiu''s confidante. He had always thought that Murong Xiu had arranged for his soul to be under his command, but he had kept it hidden and hadn''t sent it out yet. At this moment, Helian had also sent out his shadow.


    "Mm, you guys can leave." After that, he sat down cross-legged and closed his eyes. Right now, Murong Xiu''s body was in a terrible condition. This time, he was going to use this kind of martial art to destroy his own body, and now, Helian Lie was afraid that he would immediately charge over after reorganizing his subordinates. He had to hurry up. As he thought of this, Mu Rong Xiu took out a pill from his chest.


    This pill was originally given to Xi Wen as a gift from a small kingdom, but when Murong Xiu had given the pill to him, he naturally didn''t care about these words. Originally, he had planned to use this pill in his fight against Helian Death, but now he had no other choice but to swallow it.


    In this battle, Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t use this kind of skill unless he was in danger, or else his meridians would be damaged. In this battle, Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t use this kind of technique unless he was in danger, or else he would hurt his meridians, so he was worried. In this battle, Murong Xiu knew that he couldn''t use this kind of technique unless he was in danger, or else he would hurt his meridians.


    "Hu!" Mu Rong Xiu was also gradually breathing out foul air. This Heart Protection Pill was truly worthy of its reputation, actually having such an effect, his injuries in his body had actually mostly healed by now, but he was still feeling a bit weak. At this moment, Murong Xiu was also starting to feel weak, so he quickly circulated the skill in his heart and had to heal his injuries in front of Helian, who naturally didn''t expect that his injuries would heal so quickly, and give him a surprise when the time came.


    At this moment, Helian and Zi Yuan were inside the tent, discussing what to do next.


    "I don''t think we should call back our troops this time. It''s been so many times. When will we be able to kill Murong Xiu?" When the Violet Garden returned to her tent, Helian Lie didn''t say anything for a long time. He had been brooding in his heart about how he let Murong Xiu go today.


    "If you go after Mu Rong Xiu like this, you''ll be the only one who''ll die." At this moment, Helian had also thought for a while after hearing what Zi Yuan said. He then turned around to look at Zi Yuan and continued speaking.


    "I know that you may be a bit unwilling to accept this, but you should know that even if you suddenly remember that Murong Xiu is at the end of his tether, I still won''t let you go. Even if he''s at the end of his tether, there''s still a way for you to escape!"


    "Why? Don''t tell me he still has some tricks up his sleeve? " Zi Yuan said in an unconvinced manner.


    You also saw Murong Xiu''s performance today. If you use this kind of martial art, it would be akin to harming yourself and others. I believe that Murong Xiu is still in the healing stage, and I''ve always been unwilling to fight with him. The corner of Helian''s eyes slightly narrowed as well. After which, he walked over and placed a hand on Zi Yuan''s shoulder as he spoke.


    "I know you have resentment in your heart. The harm he did to you is not something that I can let go of. Furthermore, this is an insult to me. Do you think that I won''t kill him?" But let me tell you, Murong Xiu is definitely able to use today''s secret techniques a second time, and once he does, neither of us will be a match for him. Unless we join hands, Murong Xiu won''t give me that chance. " When Helian said this, he sighed in his heart.


    Indeed, Murong Xiu''s secret technique could be used a second time, but if he used it a second time, the backlash would kill him as well. But if he used it a second time, the backlash would kill him as well, and the Violet Garden would also be in danger of losing her life.


    In fact, what Helian didn''t know was that Murong Xiu had made the right choice. If he wanted to kill him unilaterally, he would have killed Murong Xiu even if he had to risk serious injuries. However, Murong Xiu didn''t choose to kill Helian, but rather the Purple Garden. This was because if he wanted to kill Helian, Helian wasn''t as fast as Violet Garden, and Purple Garden could sneak attack Murong Xiu from the side.


    "Alright, let''s not think too much about it. Go and prepare for it. I''m afraid that Blue Sky will send us some news tonight." As He Lian spoke, he cast a glance outside. Logically speaking, Lan Cang should have already arrived at that place.


    "Alright, I understand. I''ll be preparing now." After speaking, Zi Yuan turned around and left. Seeing the look on Helian Yuan''s face as she left, Helian Lie knew that the other party was still unhappy and could only smile bitterly.

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    "General Nangong, why are you wandering around alone?" When the Violet Garden came out, she noticed that Nangong Xiong was pacing back and forth by himself and felt that there was something strange about it. Thus, she walked up to him and asked him.


    "General Zi Yuan, you''re finally out. I just have something that I want to discuss with you." When Nangong Xiong saw that Zi Yuan had come out, he also walked over with a smile and said.


    "What else is there to be pretentious about between General Nangong and me? Just say it directly."


    "It''s like this. I think we should attack and break into Murong Xiu''s base camp tonight. Murong Xiu is probably still recuperating in the base." Nangong Xiong thought for a while and said what he was thinking in his heart. When he heard what she said, he also felt pleased. It was rare for Nangong Xiong, a general, to be so concerned about the war.


    "General Nangong''s consideration of the Northern Yue army is truly admirable to Violet Garden. However, there has yet to be any news from Commander Lan Cang. Therefore, I''m afraid that the time has not come yet. However, it should be tonight." Zi Yuan''s expression also eased up a bit before he continued.


    "General Nangong must have other things to do."


    "Sigh, it''s like this. I promised Li Zhen that if we want to break through the enemy''s base, we will personally kill Hong Yuan. Hong Yuan is the person who killed Li Zhen''s little brother. I promised him that I will avenge him." As Nangong Xiong said this, his eyes surged with killing intent. He and Li Zhen had been good friends for many years. Now that Li Zhen had followed Lan Cang to Xi Li, there was naturally no way for him to avenge his little brother.


    "If that is the case, then General Nangong does not need to think too much about it. That Hong Yuan is already dead."


    "Ah?" Dead? "Who killed him?" Nangong Xiong was also a little taken aback by this news.


    "As for who killed him, I don''t know. However, he is indeed dead." Zi Yuan also knew that it was inconvenient to reveal the identity of the shadow at this moment. Thinking up to this point, she also prepared to go and see the shadow. Today, the shadow and Murong Xiu had exchanged a palm strike.


    "Alright, since that''s the case, I won''t say anymore. I''ll go gather my men first." As for Zi Yuan, he followed Nangong Xiong''s direction and arrived at the shadow. The concealment technique of the shadow was extremely profound and he believed that even if Helian Lie did not know what was going on, he would still be able to sense it.


    "Have you recovered?" Zi Yuan said softly to the dark grass by the side.


    "Alright." The silhouette was also startled. No one had ever noticed him while he was recuperating by himself here. Yet, Zi Yuan had come to find him in an instant.


    "Do you think that your concealing technique is very brilliant?" The shadow did not reply. Its eyes were still hidden in the grass, and it did not make a sound for a long time as if it did not have any life left in it. As for the Violet Garden, she did not get angry either as she continued speaking.


    "Your concealing technique is only suitable for the dark night, but it definitely cannot be used during the day. Once there is sunlight, your concealing technique will be equivalent to having no effect, so I''ll tell you this: if you hide your movement technique, then your body will naturally be hidden."


    "Body Fusion?" When he heard what she said, he also felt that it made some sense. However, he could not figure it out, and it was as if he had just gained enlightenment. However, there was not a lead.


    "You are an assassin, but not an assassin. Assassins focus on killing with one strike, while assassins focus on killing with the other. For a assassin like you to become an assassin, that is clearly wrong. It is also a great taboo for you!" The words of the Violet Garden were like a bolt of lightning, causing the shadow that spoke to be shocked.


    "If one day you can kill the opponent in a magnificent army with thousands of men, and the opponent doesn''t know how you did it, or perhaps you have done it before, then you will be at the peak. I will kill you in an instant, and my body in an instant. " After speaking, the Violet Garden left the pile of grass by herself. When the figure heard the last sentence, it muttered to itself.


    "I will kill you in an instant, and my body in an instant." The silhouette mumbled to itself in the pile of grass. Then, its eyes suddenly lit up, as if it had cut through the pile of grass.


    "So killing can also be like this. "Haha." The shadow from before had always been hiding behind Helian, hidden in the darkness of the night. It had never had the concept of day, so the shadow didn''t know how to kill people in the day, otherwise, if Helian had wanted the shadow to kill Murong Xiu, the shadow would have felt that it was impossible, because that was the battlefield during the day, and if it was in the night, the shadow could have still killed Murong Xiu. However, Zi Yuan''s words today had awakened the shadow completely.


    All of Zi Yuan''s thoughts were from his previous life''s precious experience as well as some of the tricks he had figured out in this foreign world. Now that he had imparted them to the shadow, the shadow was originally the killer among the killers.


    As for Lan Cang, he was currently rushing to the west of this place. Immediately, he sent someone to inform Helian Lie. The two of them had originally planned that as long as Blue Sky arrived at the Western City and sent a message over to estimate the time, after Helian Lie received the signal, he would immediately act and launch a pincer attack on both Xi Li and the battlefield. At this moment, Helian Lie had finally received Lan Cang''s signal.


    "Good, good. Lan Cang, you really did not let me down!" When Helian Lie saw the letter from Lan Cang, he was also excited. To think that Lan Cang had already broken through the other party''s city at this moment. Such a speed made him speechless.


    "Men, inform the generals to assemble their troops and attack the enemy base tonight!" Helian said immediately.


    "Yes, your majesty!" After the guard heard this, he immediately ran out.


    Time passed in an instant. In just a short moment, Nangong Xiong, Zi Yuan and the rest had already prepared their troops. Originally, he had already arranged everything right in place. Now, all he had to do was wait for Helian Lie''s order.


    "Tonight, we will go straight to each other''s base camp. Do you dare to fight with me!? " Helian Lie roared loudly.


    "The Emperor is mighty, our army will win for sure!" All the officers shouted out loudly at this moment. Following the end of this heaven-shaking roar, Helian Lie took the first step forward.


    "Let''s go!"


    Zi Yuan and the others waved their hands as well and called for their subordinates to follow them. Murong Xiu seemed to have already prepared everything. Indeed, as Murong Xiu thought, Helian would attack tonight.


    "Soul, you must hold on to the first wave!" Mu Rong Xiu looked at Hun Wu and said coldly.


    "Yes, master. Your subordinate will be leaving now." After the Soul said this, he got up and prepared to leave.


    "Wait a moment, if necessary, you can come back!" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly said as he looked at his master and nodded his head.


    This team was personally built by him, and he wasn''t willing to give up unless it was absolutely necessary. But now, it seemed that he had no other choice, he could only give up this elite group, but he couldn''t lose his soul. His soul was a capable subordinate, one person was worth more than ten thousand people, so Murong Xiu''s final meaning was that his soul understood that they could die, but he couldn''t.


    Soul and shadow were different, the soul had its own thoughts. Now that Murong Xiu had arranged for his team to be the first wave of obstructions, then he and the rest of them would be cannon fodder, and with such an elite team acting as cannon fodder instead of trump cards, the soul also didn''t know what its master was thinking. However, after so many years of pressure, the soul still chose to obey.


    At this moment, the great army of Helian had arrived. Seeing the elite troops in front and the soldiers from Xi Li rushing over one after another, Helian''s eyelids twitched.


    "Zi Yuan, what do you think Murong Xiu is up to? He''s actually using such an elite as cannon fodder." Helian obviously saw through Murong Xiu''s plan. These ten thousand elite soldiers were clearly cannon fodder. Helian couldn''t help but wonder what on earth Murong Xiu was up to.


    "I''m also puzzled. Logically speaking, this team should have been hidden by snow. But now they''re being dispatched as the vanguard. Could it be that Murong Xiu''s brain has been squeezed out by the door?" The Violet Garden was also speechless. Was Murong Xiu''s brain not squeezed out by the door, or was he flooded by water? Otherwise, how could he bear to have such an elite as cannon fodder?


    "There must be something wrong with this situation. Murong Xiu must have had some plan. Could it be because he''s still recovering and wants to use this team to stall for time?" At this moment, Helian said in disbelief. It was evident that he himself felt it was impossible for this reason to be true.


    "I say, Your Majesty, do you think you can convince yourself of this reason?" At the same time, the person in the lead suddenly launched an attack at this moment. At this moment, he was also engaged in a battle with the Northern Yue army.


    "Not good, we don''t have enough men here. If we let them continue to kill like this, they might reduce our numbers." When the Purple Garden saw that the elite troops were indeed extremely powerful, she jumped out first when she thought of this.


    "General Nangong, go and restrain the leader." Zi Yuan had obviously seen the existence of the soul. At this moment, his eyes were ice-cold as he pointed at the soul and said to Nangong Xiong.


    "Alright, I will go and kill him now." When Nangong Xiong saw Soul''s actions, he took the lead and charged forward with the reins in hand.


    "Shadow, you go with Nangong Xiong and kill this person." Helian had also seen that the one in the lead was the most terrifying.


    "Yes, Mistress." Wherever it went, it would be killed with a single slash. At this moment, the weapon the shadow used had already been replaced with a small knife, and only a small knife would be able to guard against it. This was the moment when the shadow had comprehended the killing intent of Zi Yuan.


    "The shadow''s identity has changed. You were the one that pointed it out, right?" Helian Lie said to Zi Yuan as he saw the change in the shadow''s fighting style.

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    "That''s because his own perception is high." In her heart, she was slightly impressed with her shadow. This person was truly worthy of being the killer king. He actually had such a good perception.


    "Hehe, it''s all thanks to you." Helian smiled.


    "When are we going to make our move?" Zi Yuan looked at the battle before her and ignored Helian Lie''s praises.


    "The big fish haven''t come out yet. Don''t worry, I won''t budge if the enemy doesn''t move." Helian Lie also held his hands behind his back. After that, he wordlessly watched the battle on the battlefield. The Violet Garden also knew that the enemy Helian Lie was talking about was naturally Murong Xiu.


    "Hmph, they actually sent two experts to kill me, they really gave me face." The Soul only knew that at this moment, Nan Gong Xiong was fighting right in front of him, but he still had the confidence to win against him. However, the shadow that was drifting behind him made him feel helpless, every time he found an empty spot, he would notice Nangong Xiong appearing, but he did not make a move, which caused his soul to tremble.


    "Hmph, what are you hiding for, come and die for laozi." When Nangong Xiong saw that his soul was unwilling to fight him head on, he thought that the other person was afraid of him. Thus, he carelessly swung his hammer and rushed forward.


    "Hmph, idiot." Soul also scolded, but in Nangong Xiong''s ears, it was like a raging fire that completely affected Nangong Xiong''s temper.


    "You''re courting death!" Nangong Xiong gritted his teeth and said two simple words. He lifted up the Heavenly Saint Hammer in his hand and swept it fiercely. His soul was also retreating continuously and he kept the corners of his eyes on his surroundings.


    At the same time, the shadow was also silently harvesting the lives of the soldiers in the western area. As for the enemy soldiers, they were almost all killed by him, but Nangong Xiong had yet to give him the chance, if the enemy soldiers were all dead, he would be completely exposed for a long time, so he could not completely leave this person behind. Thinking about this, the shadow also quickly dealt with the enemy soldiers nearby, moving forward and coming directly behind Nangong Xiong, only saying one sentence.


    "Lead him to the enemy soldiers." The shadow''s words came from Nangong Xiong''s back, but Nangong Xiong was also surprised. There was actually someone behind him so quietly. Luckily, this person was not an enemy, otherwise, he would have died from the attack just now. Thinking up to here, Nangong Xiong also heard that person''s words and chased after him.


    His soul had no other choice as it continued to retreat. When he arrived in the middle of his group, the other side still charged over as usual. His soul also revealed a sneer; he simply did not know if he was dead or alive.


    "Brothers, kill!" With a wave of his right hand, those people also saw that Nangong Xiong had barged in just like that, he directly rushed forward. As the soldiers from Western Paradise rushed over, Nangong Xiong could only give up on chasing after them, but at this moment, Nangong Xiong retracted his blade, and rushed over in the blink of an eye.


    "Bang!" "Bang, bang!" The soul was actually unable to pierce through the opponent''s hand and had to fight back against the shadow three times. However, the shadow''s knife was stuck in the soul''s chest, and blood was flowing down the soul''s chest just like that.


    "So the one hiding behind me is you." After the spirit said this, it gathered its inner strength to force the three foot long blade out of its body. The shadow naturally saw the action of the spirit and rushed forward without a word.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death." The shadow gave a low roar and the ring blade from that day appeared in his hand. Following that, he dove down towards Hun Wu''s body in a spiralling motion.


    Boom!" Bang! With a loud sound, Soul also forcefully caught the sickly ring shaped weapon with both of his palms together. After that, he could not help but spit out a mouthful of blood.


    "What a powerful weapon." After the soul said this, it raised its head and fell to the ground. There seemed to be some relief within its eyes, but the expression in the shadow''s eyes did not change. Killing a person was killing, but killing tens of thousands of people was also killing.


    Just as the shadow was about to pull out the ring blade from the soul''s body, the soul suddenly opened its eyes.


    "Bam!" The palm solidly landed on the shadow''s body. However, the shadow was somewhat prepared in the end, and instantly brought out his inner force to protect his chest area. However, even though there was an inner force fluctuation, it still caused the shadow to injure his internal organs, causing it to spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.


    "Are you alright?" When Nangong Xiong saw the figure spurt out a mouthful of blood, he loudly roared. At this moment, most of Nangong Xiong''s enemies had been dealt with.


    "We should return as soon as possible. I''m afraid there will be some changes in this place." After the shadow said this, it rushed towards Helian. At this moment, the shadow felt that something was wrong. He had also killed quite a number of this elite group. Each time he killed a person, he would feel that there was something bulging on their chest, but there was no soul after the soul was killed. The soul was clearly their leader, and when the soul left, it had astonishingly discovered that there was actually a fire on their soul.


    "Mistress, I''m back." When the shadow returned, it first reported to Helian. Before Helian even opened his mouth, the shadow took the initiative to speak for the first time.


    "Mistress, I''ve discovered something strange about the enemy''s elite troops."


    "What''s weird?" When Helian heard the shadow speak like this, he was also shocked in his heart. Originally, he had felt that there was something strange with the group. However, when he heard the shadow speak like this, he immediately blurted out a question.


    "I''ve discovered that the enemy leader actually has this in his arms, and those elite warriors seem to have something tied onto their chest." As the shadow spoke, he took out a fire piston. Nangong Xiong who had rushed back just happened to see this as well. For a moment, everyone blurted out this sentence.


    "Gunpowder!"


    "Bastard. No wonder Murong Xiu used these people as cannon fodder. They''re all Death Soldiers." Helian realized that Murong Xiu was definitely planning on using these ten thousand strong soldiers to win against him.


    "Your majesty, hurry up and order the others to return." Otherwise, if they were to explode, the casualties would probably be countless. " Nangong Xiong said loudly and anxiously. These soldiers were good brothers brought out by him and his men. Hearing Nangong Xiong say this, how could he not know that these people were Death Soldiers with gunpowder? These people were truly terrifying.


    "It''s useless to give the order now. I don''t think it''s possible for them to have just one fire piston. Those people should all have one on them." Zi Yuan also became anxious, but his heart remained calm.


    "Mu Rong Xiu actually sent people to bring gunpowder to the battlefield? Hmph, he''s such a bastard." In general, gunpowder was not allowed on the battlefield during a battle between two armies, and although the usage of gunpowder was great, there was a limit. If they used gunpowder, then the enemy and their side would become a mess, and even if they died, they would die in a group. Therefore, gunpowder would not appear on the battlefield, and at this moment, Murong Xiu clearly wanted to use this elite group of his as a vanguard to accompany the funeral.


    "I''m afraid there''s no other way. No one would dare to get close to them." At this moment, Zi Yuan had a slight headache as he spoke. As for Nangong Xiong, this unyielding man, tears unknowingly surged out from his eyes. His figure also felt admiration for someone who valued love as much as Nangong Xiong.


    "Mistress, let me go." If he used his own methods, he might be able to kill more of these people while they were rushing over.


    "Mm, I''ll go with you." Zi Yuan thought for a moment before replying.


    "Nonsense!" When Helian heard what Violet Garden said, he shouted loudly to stop her.


    "Those people won''t detonate before coming to your position. Murong Xiu definitely isn''t willing to let these people stay with our soldiers. Perhaps, I have a way to lead these gunpowder somewhere else." At this moment, the number of elite troops was probably only five thousand, and the rest were already more or less dead.


    "Do you have any ideas? In front of gunpowder, even if Martial Saint went, it would not be effective." Helian clearly did not believe Zi Yuan''s words.


    "Did you forget the method I used to collapse the sword peak?" At this moment, Zi Yuan had also suddenly mentioned that matter. Helian Lie and Zi Yuan looked at each other and immediately understood that the other party had also used gunpowder that day.


    "How confident are you?"


    "Seventy percent." The Zi Yuan did not dare to say too much. Thus, he continued.


    "But don''t worry, the two of us will definitely be able to return." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he cast a glance at the shadow and immediately rushed out.


    "This, Mistress." The silhouette looked at Violet Garden as she left. For a moment, it also looked somewhat helplessly at Helian.


    "Let her go. We must ensure her safety." When he thought of this, Helian Peng felt a headache coming on. He had to stay here and control the situation, so naturally, he couldn''t go with the Violet Garden. Furthermore, Murong Xiu hadn''t come out yet.


    "Listen to me, there must be a line between the detonation of gunpowder and the position of the leader. That line should be over there, and it should be surrounding this battlefield, otherwise, there is no way for gunpowder to ignite. Even if there is a fire piston, it can only ignite itself."


    "Alright, I understand." "Yes." The silhouette did not pause and immediately rushed back into the battle circle. At this moment, the Violet Garden was like a god of slaughter as it harvested the lives of these elites.


    It was just that the technology here was too outdated, and there was no way for them to directly detonate the explosives, so they had to have a bus, and he could roughly guess what Murong Xiu was thinking. This team was obviously the result of the painstaking efforts Murong Xiu had put in, and each of them fought against ten opponents at once, not to mention that this was the battlefield. Murong Xiu wanted these people to kill a few more enemy soldiers. As long as one of them detonated that line, they would be able to obtain the greatest harvest.

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    On the other hand, the shadow had searched the entire area, and there was actually no trace of the soul''s corpse. It was impossible for the soul to be alive, and he had even added a knife to it while walking, and at this moment, there was actually no one to be found. Although the battlefield was very wide, and people had died at this place in the blink of an eye, the shadow, as an assassin, would definitely remember the location clearly.


    "Did someone carry it away?" He had only been gone for a short while from here to here. He was very confident in his own speed, but in that short moment, the corpse had disappeared. Someone must have done something to it. However, that person had absolutely not gone far. Thinking of this, the shadow also began to search the surroundings.


    The only bright spot in the night was a spot of light within the blade-light and sword-shadows. This also meant that someone was dying and someone was bleeding, and at this moment, the purple garden was already covered in blood as it continued to fight. The shadow also did not find the thread for a long time, but came to the side of the purple garden.


    "What is it? Is the matter settled? " Zi Yuan asked after seeing the shadow return.


    "General Zi Yuan, the corpse of that leader has actually disappeared." When the shadow said these words, it was obvious that it did not dare to believe it.


    "He''s gone? "How could this be? Could it be that someone was carried away?" If a corpse was carried away on the battlefield, then both of them would die quickly. If one person was armed with another person''s weapon, then both of them would die quickly if they had to carry another person with their other hand. Therefore, there was no way to carry another person on the battlefield.


    "Yes, I searched for a few rounds, but couldn''t find anything." The shadow said truthfully.


    "Someone must have done something. Are you sure he''s dead? " If he did not find that line, he was afraid that it would cause a great deal of damage.


    "I''m sure. When I left, I made one final stab. I must be dead!" Shadow was very sure about this.


    "Take me there, I''ll go and take a look." After she finished speaking, the shadow rushed straight to the spot she was previously at without any hesitation. Although the purple garden was anxious, it did not suspect the shadow''s sense of direction as she followed behind. As a killer, the location was very important.


    "This is the place." The shadow also pointed at the place where the soul was lying.


    "Hmm? If you charge into the formation for me, I''ll watch you from here. " After she finished speaking, Zi Yuan picked up a person''s corpse and used the light from the dagger in his hand to touch the ground. After he wiped the ground with his hand, he discovered that there were traces of black marks on the blood.


    "What''s wrong?" At this moment, there were no longer many enemies nearby. Those people all rushed towards Helian. When the figure saw the fresh blood in Zi Yuan''s hands wipe it away, it asked puzzledly.


    "Look, there is gunpowder here. Otherwise the blood wouldn''t have such a look in its eyes." After the Violet Garden finished speaking, she took a glance at the ground and suddenly discovered that there were two bloody footprints on it.


    "This leader must have been carried away by someone. Moreover, he must still have that thread on him. I just don''t know where the head of this thread is. Right now, there must be a lead wire on this battlefield." When the Purple Garden saw this blood-footed primer, she instantly guessed everything. When the Purple Garden looked into the distance, a figure instantly dodged.


    "Now it seems that we can only follow behind those people. If anyone explodes, then that lead must be on them. As long as we hurry up, we can intercept that lead." At this moment, the Purple Garden could only helplessly come up with this plan. The figure also nodded. After which, the two of them looked at each other and simultaneously charged towards the center of the battlefield.


    At this moment, the war had already entered a white-hot state. The elites were currently rushing forward while the northern troop gradually swarmed over. It was likely that these elites would not be able to resist.


    Boom!" Boom, boom, boom!


    "It''s over there. Come with me." At this moment, Zi Yuan also saw the flag in front of Helian Lie. It was also when the sound of an explosion rang out. The silhouette didn''t say anything as it followed behind the Violet Garden and dashed forward with all its might.


    "Your Majesty, are you alright?" At this moment, Nangong Xiong also felt the explosion. Fortunately, it was all by himself, if it were to explode, then it would affect the battle.


    "I''m fine. Hurry up and stop these people from charging towards the center of the army!" Helian had almost been affected as well. Luckily, someone had blocked his path, but that person was also blown into smithereens due to the explosion.


    "Your Majesty, General Ziyuan seems to still be there." Nangong Xiong was preparing to charge over when he discovered that Zi Yuan had already run to the center of the battlefield.


    "What? Nonsense! Nangong Xiong, quickly go and help Purple Garden!" At this moment, the Violet Garden did not use any concealing technique, so the focus of attention on the battlefield instantly arrived. Suddenly, when a Death Soldier saw the Violet Garden coming over, he charged straight over without any swords or sabers in his hands.


    "Hmph, you came at the right time." It was as if the person was holding a fire piston tightly in his hand, and his shadow had also discovered it. Furthermore, Zi Yuan was even faster, so a black sharp sword directly pierced towards the person''s chest, and Zi Yuan also grabbed the black line.


    On closer look, it turned out that the black line was split apart, but he didn''t see the source.


    "What''s going on?" The Violet Garden did not have much time to think as she was already surrounded by these people.


    "General Zi Yuan, quickly leave. These people are almost here." Nangong Xiong also charged over at this moment.


    "General Nangong, you and him are on my left and right respectively. When you see someone raising a fire piston, you will immediately kill him. Remember, you must find the fuse in their hands." At that moment, Zi Yuan also felt helpless. Could it be that it was different from what he had guessed? They should have something on their hands.


    "Yes, I will go now." Nangong Xiong also responded with a word of agreement before charging towards the right side of the Violet Garden. Seeing this, the silhouette did not say anything and left the Violet Garden''s side in a flash.


    "Hmph. Murong Xiu, I know you''re in this battlefield. Don''t let me find you." How could the Violet Garden not understand that all of this was caused by Murong Xiu? Otherwise, no one would have this kind of intelligence to be able to think of having someone test their thoughts, or it could be said to be a cover for their thoughts.


    The Violet Garden looked in the direction of Helian, only to discover that at this moment, Helian was also looking straight at her. The worry in her eyes couldn''t be concealed even if it was night. If Murong Xiuzhen wanted to detonate this thread, then he definitely would have a source of energy for his soul. But now that his soul had died, the source of his soul was being led by Murong Xiu. At this moment, even the Violet Garden did not know where the source of the lead was, but it was certain that even Murong Xiu could not find it. Otherwise, Murong Xiu would have detonated it.


    "Hmph, I''ve underestimated you. However, you can be considered to be qualified to be someone who can make me helpless." In the dark of the night, a shadow flashed across the battlefield. This person wasn''t wearing the military uniform of Xi Li, but rather the military uniform of the Northern Yue. This person was Murong Xiu.


    Originally, tens of thousands of people had formed a great formation, and if they were to die together, they would die together. Now that their souls were dead, the sub-lines on their bodies would no longer be effective, so it wouldn''t be wrong to say that their efforts were for naught, but Murong Xiu had kept a hand on his side, and some of them had a separate lead. In this way, they would lose a person to kill, which was why Murong Xiu commanded those people to rush in the direction of Helian Lie.


    Just when the Violet Garden wanted to search for the source of the explosion, the ten Death Soldiers charged over at that moment without caring about their lives. Just as the Violet Garden wanted to search for the source of the explosion, the ten Death Soldiers rushed over without caring about their lives.


    Suddenly, that person picked up the fire piston and threw it at the person beside him. Following that, he used his inner force to push him towards Zi Yuan.


    "Pfft!" That person was just about to ignite the fuse when the shadow noticed him and killed him in one go. He didn''t even have the time to see who had just died like this.


    "General Purple Garden, we can''t tell who has a fire piston from any of these people right now. I''m afraid some of them have a lead, while others don''t." The silhouette also analyzed the situation as he spoke to the Violet Garden. At the same time, the two of them continued to head towards the back.


    I know this, and there''s no other way around it now. We can only find someone with a lead, but there aren''t many who have leads. This is a battlefield, if there are too many leads, a source will appear, and it must be a formation. Otherwise, they will be useless.


    "Hmm? "No, formation!" The Violet Garden seemed to have thought of something all of a sudden as she blurted out those words. Following which, her figure and the Violet Garden looked at each other as well. They all looked to the front at the same time.


    "It should be over there!" Zi Yuan pointed at the place in the middle of Helian City. At that moment, the people there were also in a triangular ring shape. If someone died, someone would come to make up for it. This way, they would be able to form a complementary formation.


    "That''s right, it should be there." The two of them quickly rushed over when the silhouette glanced at the Zi Yuan and saw him nod his head. At that moment, the two assassins formed a rare tacit understanding between each other. This kind of tacit understanding was something only assassins could understand.


    "I''ll deal with the one on the left, you deal with the one on the right. Hurry up!" At this moment, if Helian Lie were to know of this smile, he would probably break his glasses. At this moment, this smile was a smile that came from the heart, a smile that belonged only to a confidant. No one knew how lonely this shadow''s heart was.

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    "Bam!"


    "Aren''t you afraid of death? Aren''t you going to risk your life for your own master? What did Murong Xiu give you?" The Violet Garden had this question all along as well. Could it be that these people weren''t afraid of death? Those people''s eyes were full of killing intent, and they didn''t utter a single word.


    The Violet Garden was also puzzled. These people''s eyes were actually bloodshot, and their eyes were filled with killing intent. This made her feel incredulous. Could it be that Murong Xiu had actually reached such a level?


    "Hmph, you''re courting death." When Zi Yuan saw that the few deathsworn charging at her wanted to detonate her, she also immediately flashed and stabbed the person in the middle to his chest. The two people beside her, however, exploded with a loud bang.


    "General Zi Yuan!" The shadow also saw the situation on the other side and could not help but feel anxious. Suddenly, a figure rushed out from the nearby enemies and quickly slashed at the remaining two people.


    When the shadow saw that Zi Yuan had dodged it, it heaved a sigh of relief. As it looked at these people, its gaze became increasingly icy. However, the Zi Yuan had seen someone that he should not have seen.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, how long are you going to hide?!" The shadow naturally heard the loud shout of the Violet Garden, then flashed over.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect you to find out." Mu Rong Xiu also laughed, before walking out from behind them with a cold expression on his face.


    "Hmph, without you, these people would just be cannon fodder. But now, it seems that they are also useful cannon fodder." After the Violet Garden finished speaking, she wanted to take a look at the expressions of these people. However, she noticed that the expressions of these people were still as indifferent as before. Her heart tightened as well and she instantly understood.


    "Zi Yuan, I''m afraid these words are useless to people like me. However, you! Today, all of my efforts are for naught! " Murong Xiu turned his head before coldly shouting as he stared at Zi Yuan.


    "Hmph. So what? Is there still room for discussion between you and me?" Zi Yuan retorted coldly.


    "Alright, since that''s the case, then we''ll go our separate ways." Before Zi Yuan could say anything, Murong Xiu waved his right hand.


    "Charge!" As soon as Murong Xiu finished speaking, he coughed out a mouthful of blood. Zi Yuan naturally saw this and his eyes turned cold. He also rushed towards Murong Xiu, taking advantage of his illness to kill him!


    "Shadow, I''ll leave these people to you." As she spoke, Zi Yuan ran in the direction of Murong Xiu. Helian, who had been paying attention to the situation, quietly dismounted from his horse and dashed out of the army.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, do you think you still have a chance to live after coming here today?" After speaking, a hidden weapon was suddenly fired from Zi Yuan''s chest. He moved left and right, and even Mu Rong Xiu was unable to determine which direction Zi Yuan''s attack would head towards.


    "Hmph. I was able to toy with you back then. Even if I am seriously injured today, do you think you have any confidence in being able to kill me?" Murong Xiu spat out another mouthful of blood as he spoke, and the Violet Garden knew that Murong Xiu''s injuries were getting worse. She looked coldly at Murong Xiu and couldn''t help but rejoice. He definitely couldn''t let Murong Xiu return like this.


    "Alright, then I''ll play with you today." Murong Xiu had indeed toyed with her a few times and had always tried to kill her. Even if he was so weak today, she would still do it for him.


    Mu Rong Xiu also suddenly took out the flexible sword from his belt, and like a silver snake, he brandished it and rushed towards Zi Yuan. Mu Rong Xiu suddenly took out the flexible sword from his belt, and like a silver snake, he brandished it and rushed towards Zi Yuan.


    Bang! Bang! Murong Xiu''s left hand couldn''t help but be slashed by the dagger. Blood dripped drop after drop onto the battlefield, but he still dodged to the side.


    "Good, very good. The first time, you made me bleed." Mu Rong Xiu looked coldly at Zi Yuan as he spoke, before unconsciously putting down his flexible sword. Zi Yuan looked coldly at him as he spoke.


    "What is it? Do you want to surrender? " Even the Violet Garden felt somewhat prepared when they saw Murong Xiu''s actions. Originally, Murong Xiu had already used up all of his strength, but even so, the Violet Garden felt that the current Murong Xiu was more and more dangerous. They didn''t even have time to think before hearing Murong Xiu''s words.


    "Zi Yuan, let me ask you this. If I were to leave this place in the west and you were to leave this place in the north, would you be able to make me your enemy?"


    "No way!" Zi Yuan said coldly, as usual.


    "Good, haha!" "Then let me ask you, if you were in the west, and I were in the north, would you have fought against me?" Hearing Zi Yuan''s decisive words, Murong Xiu also laughed loudly. Then, he raised his head and looked straight at Zi Yuan as he asked.


    The Violet Garden didn''t reply to his question. She was still looking at Murong Xiu, afraid that he would sneak over and attack her while she wasn''t paying attention. After waiting for a while, Murong Xiu continued.


    "You have to know that if a path is different from another way, then it is different from another way. If you don''t want a position, then that is not the way it should be." Murong Xiu paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Today, I am already heavily injured. No matter what, I will not be a match for you even if I am to desperately recover my inner strength. I just want to have a good chat with you." "Do you dare to answer me?" After Murong Xiu finished his last sentence, he threw the software in his hand onto the ground with a bang. At the same time, Zi Yuan unconsciously took a step back.


    "Hmph. Mu Rong Xiu, do you think I have anything else to say to you after today?"


    "I didn''t ask you anything else. I only asked you, if I wasn''t born to be your enemy, would you still be my enemy?" Mu Rong Xiu unexpectedly spoke in a roundabout manner.


    "No way!" The Violet Garden thought for a moment before spitting out these two words.


    When Murong Xiu heard these two words, his gaze eased up as he looked at Zi Yuan.


    After that, I fought with you a couple of times, but was attracted by your ruthlessness. Back then, I had felt that you and I were the same person, therefore, I showed mercy to each other a couple of times. This is because I felt that since they were the same person, we would eventually end up together. When Murong Xiu said this, he threw his head back and laughed loudly without stopping. Then, he calmed down and looked at the Purple Garden Dao.


    "But I''ve treated you like this, and yet you''ve fallen in love with another man. I, Murong Xiu, am not a saint, so how can I tolerate this? I''ve done so much for you. Zi Yuan, do you want to give me some compensation?" When Murong Xiu said this, he also used his inner force to quietly create a wave around the Violet Garden. The Violet Garden was already stunned by his words.


    To the current Murong Xiu, Zi Yuan was indeed thinking the same thing, and the leniency Murong had shown to him was also correct. However, who could guarantee that he wanted to do something to her? Thinking about that, Zi Yuan became confused, but hearing Murong Xiu say that he wanted to compensate him, his eyes darkened. Murong Xiu, on the other hand, suddenly shouted.


    "Let me tell you, compensate me with your life." Suddenly, Murong Xiu''s speed increased, and the sound of his inner force shook the entire Violet Garden. Then, seeing Murong Xiu rush over so fiercely, the Violet Garden didn''t even have time to react. How ¡­ how could he be so fast? Wasn''t he injured?


    Bang! "Boom!


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you''re so shameless! Die!" At the critical moment, it was Helian who rushed over. When he saw Murong Xiu rush towards the Violet Garden, but the Violet Garden wasn''t prepared for it, so Helian realized that Murong Xiu had set his mind on the Violet Garden just now.


    "Hmph, Helian. Even if I have to search one by one, I won''t need to be here today." Murong Xiu was both angry and resentful at the same time. He had planned everything meticulously in order to inflict serious damage to the Violet Garden. Yet, at this moment, he had actually been chased over by Helian Lie.


    "Murong Xiu, you''re still as despicable as ever! I''ll tell you this point. No matter how much I want you, there''s only one word I want to say right now ¡ª kill!" When the last word of "kill" came out from the Violet Garden, her footsteps suddenly sped up and she charged straight at him. When Murong Xiu heard this, his heart involuntarily trembled.


    The reason she waited until now was because she wanted to take advantage of her unprepared condition and kill him in one hit. Although she didn''t know why Murong Xiu had recovered, she couldn''t stop the Purple Garden from killing Murong Xiu.


    "Helian, if the two of you attack at the same time today, one of you will die!" When Murong Xiu saw Helian rushing over, he shouted loudly. Helian couldn''t stop his footsteps and heard the loud cry of Zi Yuan.


    "Helian, no matter how much this person says it, it''s useless. I must kill him today!" The dagger in her hand drew a circle in the air before she reached it with one hand. The wave charged directly at Murong Xiu, who also threw his fists towards the wave. At this moment, Zi Yuan clenched one of his hands into a fist and punched Murong Xiu in the chest.


    Bang! Mu Rong Xiu was actually forced back a few steps by Zi Yuan''s attack, while Helian Haoyan immediately rushed over when he saw this.


    Bang, bang, bang! The two of them exchanged three punches in a row. Murong Xiu wasn''t able to withstand them and took a few steps back.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you''ve fought for so long. It''s time for you to stop." As he finished speaking, Helian Helian swept his gaze across Murong Xiu''s lower body. At the same time, the Purple Garden had also skipped past Murong Xiu''s line of sight and suddenly shot forward like a sharp arrow.


    Hiss! Murong Xiu dodged to the side and dodged to the side. A large part of his robe was also ripped off by Zi Yuan''s single-handed claw.


    When the Purple Garden saw that Murong Xiu had dodged the attack, they immediately moved to Helian Lie''s side. Murong Xiu was also gasping for breath. It was obvious that their pincer attack had dealt great damage to Murong Xiu.


    "Helian, no matter what, we can''t let him go today." Zi Yuan looked at Murong Xiu and spoke softly to Helian Lie. Helian Lie didn''t say anything. He just stared at Murong Xiu, feeling an indescribable pain in his heart.


    "Ahh, I''m afraid that I''ll have to let him go again today." Helian Lie sighed helplessly. Even though Murong Xiu was heavily injured right now, Helian didn''t dare to chase after him. Then, Murong Xiu looked at Helian with a cold smile before slowly taking a step back. His expression was filled with unspeakable contempt.


    "Don''t go." Helian Lie shouted in a low voice.

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    "Why? Don''t you see that he doesn''t have any strength left to fight back?" When the Violet Garden saw the arrogant look in Murong Xiu''s eyes, she instantly became furious. If she didn''t act now, then when?


    "Have you forgotten the skill that Murong Xiu used to increase his internal energy?"


    "You can only use it once, right?" When the Violet Garden, which was being dragged by Helian, heard this, she was also stunned. Soon after, she looked at Helian Lie and asked somewhat unwillingly.


    "Who says we can only use it once? It''s just that if we use it a few more times, we won''t need to fight him anymore and we''ll die. Murong Xiu will probably be able to use it once more, or he''ll die by his own hands." Helian Lie''s eyes narrowed as he spoke, and Murong Xiu gradually disappeared from their sight.


    "Are you afraid that he will use that method against us again? Then wouldn''t he himself die even faster! " Zi Yuan''s eyes turned cold.


    Did you not see that the reason why he dared to fight us head on is because he is confident that I will not kill him? Otherwise, why would she use such a Qi Method against us last time? He felt even more helpless than the Violet Garden. If Murong Xiu were to use that skill, one of them would definitely die. This was something that no one could accept. Thinking of this, Helian Lie''s heart tightened.


    "I know, I can only wait for the next time." At this moment, Zi Yuan also knew of Helian''s suffering. Thinking of this, his soft right hand unconsciously clenched Helian''s hand.


    "Hehe, it is already bad enough that you and I were able to heavily injure him. Next time, we will definitely not let him escape." Helian could also feel the gentleness of the Violet Garden at this moment. He smiled and looked forward with his arm around the Violet Garden. At this moment, those Death Soldiers on the battlefield had been completely beheaded. In this battle, they had won quite beautifully, so it was good that they were able to make Murong Xiu suffer such a loss.


    "Marshal, the northern city is already guarded by many men. I''m afraid it won''t be easy to break through." Li Zhen looked at the heavy soldiers guarding the city gate tower and said worriedly. After all, he did not have a lot of men with him.


    "I''m afraid these people are just bluffing. There shouldn''t be too many soldiers inside." Lan Cang said with a heavy tone.


    "Why?" Li Zhen said with doubt.


    "Think about it. Right now, West Li and the North Yue are fighting a great battle, and Murong Xiu has already mobilized all of his troops. If there were still tens of thousands of people here, I''d think it would be strange." He had already broken through two cities, and right now, this was the final barrier.


    "I can''t believe there''s someone with such a plan. Who could it be?" Li Zhen also felt that what Lan Cang said made sense.


    "Hmph, the Prime Minister must have moved himself. Otherwise, if Murong Xiu wasn''t here, this Ximen Li would just be an empty shell." Although this was what Lan Cang said, he was still a bit anxious. This city was not that easy to break through. He could no longer directly charge through like he did the other two times. He did not have enough men to do so.


    "General, we still have thirty thousand men, and the maximum number we can get into is around the same as ours. Why don''t you charge in?" Li Zhen continued.


    Right now, I think we should be receiving the signal from Murong Xiu right now. Think about it, we''ve only attacked two enemy cities for two days, and we haven''t rested for a long time, so they need two days to ride on horseback. Right now, I''m afraid that Murong Xiu should be receiving the signal from here. Lan Cang was also somewhat nervous as he spoke.


    "Since that''s the case, we should rush in faster and break through this place in one fell swoop."


    "Oh, Li Zhen, we have lost for sure when we are reckless. We have attacked two cities consecutively on our way here in just two days, but think about it, why is it that there are only heavy soldiers guarding two cities, one brothel city, and one Congee City? Why don''t we have so many troops in one Congee City?" Lan Cang didn''t answer directly.


    "Marshal, do you mean to say that they know they can only defend and not attack? Their goal is to wait for Murong Xiu''s return?" Li Zhen said with uncertainty.


    "Half of what I said is correct. Right now, they are also worried about our people, and I''m not sure if Murong Xiu is holding back or not, so I don''t dare to charge in. Right now, we can only wait until tonight to see if they surrender." Lan Cang helplessly said. Before this, he had also sent an invitation to the Western Li Imperial Palace.


    At the moment, Xiwen wasn''t even here at the Imperial Palace, and Eunuch Huang had already been killed by Helian Lie in Murong Xiu''s army camp. At the moment, all of the officials in the imperial court were terrified, because their hometown had been beaten up by people to this place, so how could these people be able to sit here peacefully? At this moment, Zuo Qian had become the talk of the town, but now that he was in a position where he could decide everything by himself, Zuo Qian felt that everything was very difficult.


    In fact, Zuo Dong was the one who had led the troops for the past two days. He was also the one who had prevented Lan Cang from breaking through the formation. Looking at the chattering officials, Zuo Dong was annoyed.


    "Silence! "Why are you making such a ruckus."


    After hearing Zuo Qian''s words, all the other ministers quieted down. After a while, one of the ministers cautiously looked at him and asked.


    "Honorable Prime Minister, right now, the people outside are being surrounded by the northern troop. I wonder what the Prime Minister is going to do?"


    "Hmph, those people still don''t dare to attack us. My imperial guards aren''t weak either, what''s there to be afraid of?" The Minister also knew that these imperial guards were only there to protect the safety of the imperial palace. If they were to fight, it would be useless to watch. At this moment, the crowd of officials was getting more and more anxious.


    "Why don''t we surrender?" One of the ministers standing at the back said in a low, quivering voice. Upon hearing these words, all the ministers started boiling with excitement.


    "That''s right, Prime Minister. Why don''t we surrender first?" Now, even the Emperor has been robbed. "


    "Yeah, the Teng Qingshan that was left behind is not afraid of the lack of firewood."


    "Men! Drag these two men out and behead them!" Since Murong Xiu wasn''t here, then it was basically him and the Prime Minister who were in charge. Now that he heard these people were being so outrageous, Murong Bo Wen felt a chill run down his spine. Before the fight even started outside, it was already chaotic inside.


    "Hmph. Lord Murong is right. Men, drag these two out." The Prime Minister, Zuo Qian, also looked at the two of them coldly. Soon after, the imperial guards rushed in as well, forcefully dragging the two of them outside.


    "Prime Minister, please spare my life."


    "Please spare my life, my lord. This official knows that I was wrong. Please give me a chance."


    "Humph, I don''t have a chance to say it. Drag him out and execute him!" Murong Bowen absolutely wouldn''t allow anyone to cause a ruckus within the hall at this moment. The two of them were only killing chickens for the monkeys to see. Indeed, after the two of them were dragged out, the inside of the hall immediately became much quieter.


    "If you don''t have a family, then your heart will be in disarray. If the country doesn''t have a right, then the astral winds will not be right. Who else wants to rebel then jump out to talk to me." At this moment, Murong Bo Wen was also looking at the subjects below as he said coldly.


    Since you''ve already killed the chicken for the monkeys to see, why are we still willing to be the chicken? Since we''re all going to die anyway, it''s better to die a little later than later. All of the ministers were under the aegis of Murong Bowen and the Prime Minister, so they didn''t dare to say anything for a while. After that, the Prime Minister, Zuo Qian, also gave Murong Bowen a look.


    "Everyone disperse. Don''t go out at this moment and rest in the imperial garden. I believe the regent, Lord Murong Xiu, will be back soon. We can all wait in the imperial garden in peace." After the Prime Minister finished speaking, he walked towards the inner hall. Murong Bo Wen coldly looked at the other officials and followed after him.


    "Lord Murong, what do you think we should do now?" At this moment, Murong Bo Wen, who had been watching Zuo Dong, walked in with a worried look on his face. He had also let go of his serious face, but he didn''t expect Murong Bo Wen to also let out a long sigh.


    "Sigh, the Regent isn''t here. I don''t know what to do either. I''m afraid we can only wait for the Lord to return."


    "At this moment, Lan Cang is leading an army and approaching us from below. The reason why they don''t dare to enter is because they don''t know how many troops we have left. If they were to charge in recklessly, what would they do?" Zuo Qianshou also said the same thing, but before Murong Buwen could reply, he continued.


    "At this moment, that Lan Cang has already sent his invitation. We won''t be late for tonight. If we don''t give them an official letter by tonight, I''m afraid that ¡­" Zuo Qian said this and didn''t want to continue.


    "Hmph. The northern army is too arrogant. They actually chose to attack us from the west and leave the inner reaches." Murong Buwen also angrily said. He paused for a moment before continuing.


    Just as what the Prime Minister has said, it must be because the people here do not know what is going on, so they do not dare to charge in. However, from a different perspective, they do not have a lot of troops, otherwise, if Lan Cang led his troops here, Helian would have already lost. When Zuo Wuji thought of this, his heart felt a little more relaxed.


    "I think so too, but it looks like there are only two scenarios left. If Lord Murong Xiu had obtained the upper hand, then these people wouldn''t have sent their troops here right now. The other scenario ¡­"


    "I''m afraid that you''ve already lost on the other side, and even got pummeled on both sides by him." Mu Rong Bo Wen continued with Zuo Wuji''s words, but Zuo Wuji didn''t say anything and lowered his head. No one knew what he was thinking about.


    "Honorable Prime Minister, you must know that if we were to part ways within the palace and Lord Murong Xiu is not here, then Xi Li would be finished." Mu Rong Bo Wen said coldly as he looked at Zuo Qian''s dejected appearance.


    "Ah! Lord Murong, don''t worry. I still understand this principle." He had been working with Murong Bowen ever since he stopped fighting with Murong Xiu and also knew how powerful Murong Bowen was. For this, he knew that Murong Xiu was getting more and more afraid to start a fight with him, but now that the northern army had already reached the city gates, he couldn''t help but be suspicious whether his decision from the beginning was the right one or the wrong one.


    "In that case, the only thing we can do now is to sign the written challenge!" Zuo Qing said with a cold expression.


    "What?" "Why did you send the written challenge?" Murong Bo felt as if he had heard wrong.


    "That''s right, the choice between the real and the fake depends on how they choose. Think about it, our place is already an empty shell, and since Lord Murong Xiu cannot return in such a short period of time, we can only rely on our feats to make him feel confident. Naturally, they won''t dare to rush here, so we''ll have time to drag Lord Murong Xiu back."


    "Looks like this is the only way." Murong Bowen also felt that it was feasible. Right now, he could only use the thought of moving to the left.


    "Alright, since that''s the case, I''ll go and issue the written challenge now. If we delay any longer, I''m afraid that Lan Cang will suspect something." Zuo Zi thought about it and decided to do it.


    "No, wait a minute." Murong Bowen suddenly said.


    "We''ll give it to them at sunset tonight. If we send the written challenge right now, they might start to suspect us. However, if we give them a written challenge at that time, even if they want to fight, we can still delay them a little."


    "That''s fine too! "Then let''s just wait for the sunset." Zuo Wuji let out a long sigh and didn''t say anything else. He just stood by the side and looked out of the window. It was unknown what he was thinking about.

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    In Helian Tent''s tent, there were currently only two chairs: the north and the south. Helian and Zi Yuan astonishingly sat on this chair.


    "Helian, we didn''t kill Murong Xiu completely this time. We can''t just keep fighting for a long time, can we? Since we can''t kill him, how long will it take for this war to end?" After Zi Yuan drank a mouthful of tea, he frowned and said to Helian Lie.


    "Your heart is too anxious. I''m not in a hurry, so why are you in a hurry?" Helian smiled and continued.


    "The current Mu Rong Xiu really can''t be killed. Not only can he not be killed, he has to live on well." Helian said meaningfully.


    "Why?" The Violet Garden was also somewhat puzzled as she listened.


    "Sigh ¡­ The world has already been formed into a piece of land. The current me, and even Murong Xiu, can''t split this piece of land. Otherwise, I''m afraid there won''t be a good ending." Helian said this with a long sigh.


    "To be honest, I''m not really sure about this." In reality, it had not even been a year since the Violet Garden arrived here. At that moment, hearing Helian said that, she also wanted to know the structure of this world.


    "Right now, in this world, only I am separated from the West, while the Southern Kingdom and the East Peak Country are separated. Although the strength of these two countries are not as good as ours, you have to know that if Murong Xiu and I fight to the death, then they will all come together. At this time, the Northern Desert and the Western Kingdom no longer have the strength to fight. "So do you understand?"


    "I already knew that before, but if you kill Murong Xiu, would they dare to fight with you for leaving this place?"


    I know that you don''t know much about the current situation of the world, but since I''m here, they won''t dare to do anything rash to me. Without Murong Xiu, and without the troops and horses that Murong Xiu led, Xi Li is now just an empty shell. If Lan Cang wants to attack their city, it would be extremely easy for him to do so, but I''m afraid that Murong Xiu will rush back before they receive the message, so Lan Cang can only inflict a heavy blow on him, but he can''t completely destroy Xi Li City.


    "You clearly know why you still sent Lan Cang over." The Purple Garden became more and more confused. At this moment, the Purple Garden finally realized that it was indeed not very clear about the structure of this world.


    "Isn''t that because you''re right? Even if you can''t completely destroy Xi Li, you can still deal him a heavy blow." Helian smiled and continued.


    If you still need to arrange troops and horses in that place, there will be insufficient time. However, the Southern Kingdom is different, they are extremely close to the west, and the East Peak Country is also eyeing you covetously. If I were to step into the West, then the West would immediately be divided up. Do you think that I would be willing to part with them? Helian Hong paused for a moment on the teacup in his hand, looking at the Violet Garden with a slight squint as he spoke.


    "Of course we can''t bear to part with it. We won''t allow others to do anything to get a share of our spoils. This is impossible." Zi Yuan said with a frown.


    It''s good that you know that, but if Xi Li doesn''t die, he''ll be able to hold down one country. Even if Xi Li loses the final battle, then Murong Xiu will definitely use all of his trump cards. I''m not sure if Murong Xiu is finished or not, so I don''t dare to kill Murong Xiu. Helian said this because even though he hated Murong Xiu, he couldn''t do anything about it.


    "So that''s the reason why you haven''t dispatched all of our northern troops." However, Helian and Murong Xiu were different. The capital city in the west was completely separated by Murong Xiu, so they didn''t need to defend against the enemy, but since Helian was the first to take the throne, there were people who refused to accept it. Thus, Helian had been reluctant to send out all of his troops to fight Murong Xiu.


    Yes, now you finally understand. However, you are only half right, and the other half is to be on guard against Dongping Country. The strength of Dongping Country is not to be underestimated. Helian Lie suddenly raised his head and looked at Zi Yuan as he spoke.


    "Hmm? "I don''t know much about the East Pingguo, so just say it directly."


    "Haha, I knew your temper. The young prince of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue!" At the end, Helian spoke the name slowly.


    Feng Ling Xue? The young duke of Dongping Kingdom? " The Violet Garden also suddenly recalled that the owner of this body had once been to Dongping Country after her teleportation here. She knew that the young marquis'' name was Feng Lingxue. "


    "That''s right. Although he''s a young duke, he has an unfathomable personality and is extremely resourceful." Helian said this with an unnatural look in his eyes.


    "You''re in the Northern Yue, how do you know that?" Zi Yuan did not understand.


    "Haha, let me tell you, if I, the mighty Emperor of the Northern Yue, can''t figure out the affairs of other countries, then my country will be destroyed sooner or later. Every country will more or less arrange for some people to be with other countries, Murong Xiu is like this, the East Peak Kingdom is the same, and the Northern Desert will naturally be the same." However, he wasn''t as good at arranging spies as Murong Xiu. The fact that he had been able to set up an undercover team for so many years without anyone noticing was enough to make people tremble in fear.


    "So that''s how it is. I understand." Zi Yuan also sighed and took another sip of tea.


    "Then you can tell me your next plan?" Zi Yuan continued.


    "Now we have to deal with the retreat, but before that, we have to fight with Murong Xiu until he can''t send out any more troops!" Helian said in the end with a vicious expression.


    Previously, she hadn''t understood what was so special about Helian and Murong Xiu, but now that she knew that Murong Xiu was going all out to achieve his goal without any hesitation and without thinking of the consequences, Helian had to think twice before acting. Since Helian and Murong Xiu were both scheming against each other, she naturally had to be careful.


    At this moment, the army led by Lan Cang had already made it to their city gates. Even if Murong Xiu received the news, it would be difficult for him to get there within a short period of time, so Helian Lie was just waiting. Once Murong Xiu made his move, Murong Xiu would immediately withdraw his troops.


    "Right now, we''re waiting for Murong Xiu to take action. As long as he withdraws his troops, we''ll pounce on him, right?" The Violet Garden looked at Helian and guessed what Helian''s thoughts were at this moment.


    "That''s right. If you know me, you must not fall for my concubine." "Haha." Helian said jokingly.


    "Hmph, don''t say too early for this. We''ll discuss it when we get back." After the Violet Garden finished speaking, she stood up and left. Her neck was also a rare shade of red, but Helian Lie had already pulled the Violet Garden down. The Violet Garden was pulled straight into Helian Lie''s embrace before she could even make a move. Soon after, Helian also directly kissed Violet Garden''s red lips. Violet Garden had already put down her worries and worries for Helian Lie. At this moment, when she saw that Helian He was actually rolling his tongue into his own tongue, it was rare for them to cooperate. The two of them began to kiss passionately.


    "Hmph, you got lucky this time. I''m going out to regroup." After a long while, Zi Yuan patted Helian''s stomach and ran out as if he was escaping.


    Seeing how Zi Yuan looked like a daughter, He Lian felt increasingly happy in his heart ¡­


    Within a black tent inside the western military camp, Murong Xiu was holding onto a letter. His face was already turning blue. He had just walked out from his recovery when he received this letter.


    "Helian, what a ruthless move!" Mu Rong Xiu gritted his teeth as he spoke.


    At this moment, the army outside the tent was fully prepared. This time, Murong Xiu directly announced.


    "Immediately assemble our troops and retreat!"


    "What?" "Retreat!" A general seemed to be unable to believe his ears.


    "What''s going on? Why is the marshal retreating now?"


    "I don''t know either. Did something happen?"


    "Hmph, what are you talking about? Gather the troops and retreat. Leave immediately. Didn''t you hear me?" When Murong Xiu saw that his subordinates were all talking to themselves, the flames of anger in his heart began to burn.


    "Yes, your subordinate understands!" The group of people also immediately started to move out. With Murong Xiu''s current appearance, no one wanted to even touch his brow.


    On the other side, the northern troop had already gathered their troops even earlier than Murong Xiu. Helian was currently in the middle of the banner.


    Brothers, look, this is the banner of my Northern Desert, but the banner of the other side is already in ruins. Today is the last battle between us against Westfall, and our Marshal Cang has already reached the gates of the enemy. Helian Lie roared loudly. Immediately, the voices of the three armies turned into a group of roars.


    "We are willing! Our army will win!" After the battle had reached this point, he could finally return. Moreover, this time, his marshal had hit someone else''s front door, causing all of his soldiers to feel proud. At this moment, all of the officers were looking at Helian with feverish eyes. Even Helian nodded in satisfaction when they saw this.


    "Follow me. This is a good time to eliminate them. We don''t want them all to be destroyed, but we need to collect some interest for our fallen brothers!" Helian continued to speak loudly.

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    "Fight!"


    "Fight!" Fight! "Fight!" The soldiers shouted loudly. And then, Helian rode his horse and took the lead as the vanguard. It was time for Helian Lie to make his move.


    "Let''s fight. I''m afraid Victorious Return will return after today''s battle!" The Violet Garden felt gratified as she looked at the fanatical expressions on the soldiers'' faces. The battle had progressed to this stage, so they were more or less moved. This time, they were going to inflict a heavy injury to Murong Xiu.


    "Zi Yuan, this time, you and Nangong Xiong are in the vanguard. We don''t need to charge forward. We can kill a few more people. We must kill them to the point that their hearts are trembling!"


    "Yes, General!"


    "Yes, General!" At this moment, Zi Yuan and Nangong Xiong also cupped their hands and replied loudly.


    "Alright, let me have a good fight with Murong Xiu this time."


    At that moment, Murong Xiu had already dispatched his troops from the western military camp. He was preparing to head back immediately, but at this moment, a rumbling sound came from the ground.


    "Crap, the enemy must be coming!" Seeing this, the Lifestyle General knew that he was probably going to meet his enemy.


    "Soldiers, listen up! Retreat quickly! Do not keep fighting!" Murong Xiu also started to panic. It was as if the other side had planned this beforehand, and chose this time to deal the final blow. Thinking of this, Murong Xiu instantly understood.


    Good, good, Helian, what a plan!" Mu Rong Xiu said with a green face, but a trace of unwillingness flashed in his eyes. He was afraid that this was a foregone conclusion, but he had never imagined that Lan Cang would attack his doorstep at this very moment.


    "Marshal, what should we do now? It would be hard to leave." Wang Meng walked up to Mu Rong Xiu''s side and said in a worried voice.


    "Ignore him. If we want to leave, they won''t be able to stop us. Immediately retreat! " As Murong Xiu spoke, he took the lead and ran towards the back of the Sword Summit. That was the road to the west.


    "Murong Xiu, you''re leaving just like that?" Don''t you want to leave anything behind? " At this moment, the Violet Garden had also rushed over. Murong Xiu was also looking at her as he coldly spoke.


    "Hmph, if I want to leave, I don''t think you would dare to stop me."


    "That depends on your mood. Kill them all!" The Violet Garden gave a loud roar and charged out right after the word "kill" came out of her mouth.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death!" Murong Xiu hadn''t fully recovered from his injuries, but no matter what he did, he wouldn''t be killed so easily by the Violet Palace.


    "General Nangong, I''ll take care of Murong Xiu. You go kill every enemy general you see fit!"


    "Ah, General Zi Yuan, this Murong Xiu cannot be underestimated." Nangong Xiong also said with a bit of worry.


    "He''s injured now, and his battle prowess is not what it used to be. Don''t worry, I know what I''m doing."


    "Okay. If you''re not in time, let out a loud shout." When Nangong Xiong saw how determined Violet Garden was, he reminded her and rushed over.


    "General Yuan Hao, go and help General Nangong. You don''t need to go to General Zi Yuan''s place. She can do it." Helian Lie said as he looked at the battle between Zi Yuan and Murong Xiu.


    "Yes, General!" Yuan Hao replied and rushed over to Nangong Xiong''s side.


    In such a situation, they naturally fell to one side. At this moment, Zi Yuan and Murong Xiu were engaged in an intense battle, and it was just as Zi Yuan had said, Murong Xiu no longer had the combat strength from before. The longsword in his hand was also knocked back to the ground by Zi Yuan.


    "Hmph. Zi Yuan, do you think you can kill me just like that?"


    "I didn''t want to kill you. I only wanted to collect some interest on you. You can''t die now." Zi Yuan sneered.


    "Oh? Do you want to keep me here? " Mu Rong Xiu was shocked. The Ziyuan''s words revealed too much information that even Mu Rong Xiu found it difficult to understand them.


    "I''ll leave it for you to see how I''ll deal with this world!" Zi Yuan''s aura soared like a rainbow. Then, like a shooting star, he unexpectedly slashed his dagger towards Murong Xiu in an arc. Mu Rong Xiu also felt the power of Zi Yuan''s attack. He didn''t take it head on either and just dodged it. Yet, he was still hit by the attack and spat out a mouthful of blood.


    "Hmph, since when did you, Murong Xiu, become like this?" The Violet Garden couldn''t help but mock him, but to Murong Xiu''s ears, it was extremely ear-piercing.


    "Zi Yuan, do you really think that I don''t dare to kill you?" As soon as Murong Xiu finished speaking, he took out another cold sword from his chest and rushed towards the Violet Garden. Killing intent filled his attacks, and the Violet Garden also felt it. She didn''t dare to charge straight over.


    Bang! Bang! After the interaction between the two swords was resolved, they immediately dispersed. At this moment, Murong Xiu looked coldly at Zi Yuan.


    "Let Helian come. At this moment, you are not my match!"


    "What he said is correct. You should go and help General Nangong." A voice suddenly rang out from behind Zi Yuan. He didn''t bother to pay any more attention to Murong Xiu and directly dashed towards the battle on Nangong Xiong''s side.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, how could the current you be my match?!" Helian said coldly as he looked at Murong Xiu.


    "Helian, I don''t want to say anything to you. Even if I, Murong Xiu, die in your hands today, you won''t be able to survive!" Mu Rong Xiu looked coldly at Helian, his aura suddenly rising.


    "Hmph. You can at most use that technique once. I only need to dodge it. You think that you can kill me with a hundred percent certainty?"


    "Then why aren''t you making your move!" Right now, it was already a foregone conclusion, so how could Helian possibly make a move against him? Therefore, Murong Xiu chose to leave the Violet Garden and face Helian. He clearly knew that if he fought Helian Lun, it would be even more difficult than facing the Purple Garden, but Murong Xiu was certain that Helian wouldn''t dare to force him into a corner at this moment.


    "You are correct. I do not dare to fight against you right now. You have already lost. The current you no longer has any challenges to me." Helian Lie stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Murong Xiu with a burning gaze. These words were like a slap to Murong Xiu''s heart. Since when did Helian Lie dare to speak to him so confidently? As Murong Xiu thought of this, he felt a suffocating sensation on his chest, followed by a chill in his eyes.


    "Hmph, Helian, you''ve won this battle. The world isn''t yours. Don''t be too proud yet. I''ll definitely take it from you that it''s mine, Murong Xiu!" Mu Rong Xiu looked at Helian Helian and said in a cold voice. Then, he looked deeply at Helian Lie and retreated without turning his head back. Helian Lie watched as Murong Xiu ran away. He had no choice but to let him go. It was just as Murong Xiu had said, he had already won the fight. There was no longer a need to fight to the bitter end.


    "You let him go?" At this moment, Zi Yuan had also rushed over to say something. Before he could reply, he continued speaking.


    "Don''t you know how to collect interest?"


    "Hehe, if it''s you, you might be able to collect some interest. If it''s me, I''m afraid you won''t be able to see me anymore." With that, Helian Lie walked to the back. Zi Yuan looked deeply in the direction that Murong Xiu had escaped in and his eyes burned hotter and hotter. ''Sooner or later, I''ll catch you with my own hands!''


    The sun had already set in the west of the city. It was already sunset, and this sort of beauty was tinged with a hint of blood. Blue Sky sat on the back of his horse as he watched the blood-red sunset, and then he let out a long sigh.


    "It''s about time." Following that was another loud shout.


    "Soldiers, obey orders!" "Give me ¡­"


    "Report!" There''s news spreading out. " Just as Lan Cang was about to issue his decree, a scout suddenly came back and reported it.


    "What news."


    "Marshal, that Prime Minister Xi Li actually issued a written challenge!" The spy said in disbelief.


    "Hmm? The written request for battle! " Lan Cang was also startled. He suspected that he had misheard.


    As he thought of this, Lan Cang did not immediately attack. The soldiers and horses behind him all looked at each other in doubt. None of them understood what was going on. At this moment, Lan Cang also became vigilant. Since when did Zuo Qianshou have the guts to issue a written challenge to him?


    "Marshal, how dare that Zuo Qian send out the challenge before us? Is there something wrong with it?" Li Zhen also said in disbelief after hearing this.


    "Indeed, I also felt that there might be something behind it. However, Zuo Qing suddenly sent out a written challenge within the time limit that we gave him. Could it be that he''s waiting for someone?" Lan Cang narrowed his eyes as he looked at the city. His thoughts were in a state of disarray.


    "Marshal, are they waiting for Mu Rong Xiu to bring back his troops?" Li Zhen asked with a puzzled expression.


    "No need. I''m afraid there''s no use waiting for Murong Xiu to come here. They must have gone to call for reinforcements." Lan Cang knew that even if Murong Xiu had come, he would not have arrived so quickly at dawn tomorrow.


    "Could it be the Southern Kingdom?" Li Zhen''s eyes widened as he looked at Lan Cang and spoke.


    "I won''t. The Southern Kingdom doesn''t dare to form a feud with the Northern Alliance. If the Southern Kingdom had dared to help Xi Li, then the Northern Alliance would have been wiped out a long time ago. I believe that it must have been done by Murong Xiu." Lan Cang was also somewhat bewildered as he spoke. As for this matter, it became increasingly strange.


    "Then what should we do now?" At this moment, the army was already at the bottom of the city. If they were to leave just like this, they would feel some unwillingness in their hearts.


    "They dared to issue a challenge to us. If they have the confidence, they should be attacking us now. However, why are they guarding this city? I do not understand." But even so, he only had thirty thousand soldiers and horses at the moment. No one knew how many soldiers and horses he had in the city of Xilai, or how many soldiers and horses he had risked to make up for the loss he had suffered. As for the situation in the Northern Yue State, he wasn''t too sure.


    "Wait a bit longer, wait until the sun has completely set. If they still haven''t attacked, we will attack!" As Lan Cang spoke, he chose to wait for a little longer. Then, he thought of something and suddenly said.


    "Send me a signal and tell them that I, Lan Cang, will be fighting them here at night. If they don''t dare to come out and fight, then they''ll just wait for death!"


    "Yes, Marshal!" If he sent out this signal, then there would still be no movement inside, and the enemy would definitely be deceived. No matter how much the enemy blew up and swindled, in front of absolute strength, there was nothing to fear. In fact, Lan Cang had also suddenly thought of the empty city that Zi Yuan had planned that day, and looking at the city that seemed to be heavily guarded below, there might not be even a single empty shell inside.

 C125

    Within the imperial study in the Western District''s imperial court, only Mu Rong Bo Wen and Zuo Qian were sitting. At this moment, Zuo Qian had also received Lan Cang''s letter and sat down on a chair.


    "What is it? "What happened?" When Murong Bo Wen saw Zuo Qian''s dejected look, he was shocked in his heart. He snatched the letter from Zuo Qian''s hands. After he finished reading the contents, he did not lose out to Zuo Qian. However, there was some panic in his eyes.


    "What should we do? Lord Murong, what should we do?" The prime minister of the country didn''t seem to have any sense of propriety as he mumbled to himself. Mu Rongbo didn''t say anything as well as if he was thinking of something. Zuo Qian looked at Mu Rong Bo Wen''s expression and seemed to be thinking of something.


    "Murong Bowen, that Mu Rong Xiu must have some tricks up his sleeves." Zuo Dong looked at Murong Bo as if he had found his lifeline, and Mu Rong Bo Wen turned his head to look at Zuo Qian as well.


    "That''s right, the Regent does have a team of elites here." When Murong Bo Wen said this, Zuo Qian didn''t have time to be happy. Thus, he continued to listen to Murong Bo Wen.


    "However, there''s only a thousand of them. There''s at least thirty thousand of them outside right now. I''m afraid they''ll only be able to hold them off for a short while." In his heart, he couldn''t help but feel helpless. These thousand elites had been sent here by Murong Xiu to guard against the left wing, yet they were being used to defend against the Northern Yue Army''s horses. Even if they could drag it out, how long could they drag it out?


    "No matter what, we should still delay them a bit. What is Lord Murong planning to do?" Zuo Dong also knew that this team was probably a group of powerful elites left behind by Murong Xiu, but they had thirty thousand people. Zuo Dong also knew that it wasn''t very useful, but the imperial guards had at least ten thousand men.


    "That depends on how it''s used. You just wait here, I''ll go make the arrangements." As Murong Buwen spoke, he walked out. At this moment, time was the most precious moment. No one knew when the sky had darkened! After Zuo Zi saw Murong Bowen walk out, he stood up and clenched his fists ¡­


    This place could be said to be even more tightly guarded than the western part of the city. This was also Murong Xiu''s way of doing things, and he would not allow anyone to enter this place, because he had his own secrets, and now that Murong Bo Wen had come here, he did not stop him in the slightest.


    "Soul, immediately bring out all of the Shaman Guards here." He was the younger brother of the Soul, and had been personally trained by Murong Xiu. Naturally, Murong Bo Wen knew the relationship between these two and had some respect for the Soul.


    "Lord Murong, is someone betraying us right now?" Soul asked in surprise.


    "No. It''s just that something big is happening right now. The Northern Yue army has already taken over the Western Desert City." Murong Buwen said anxiously.


    "Ah, this ¡­" The Soul began to hesitate. Earlier, Murong Xiu had told him that he couldn''t use his remaining Soul Guard unless there was a rebellion, and his one thousand Soul Guards were the elite of the elite. Soul didn''t know that his big brother''s ten thousand Soul Guard elites were already dead unless it was absolutely necessary.


    "With my big brother here, it should be fine, right?" After thinking for a while, he said.


    Brother Chi, you don''t know this, but your big brother''s ten thousand elite soldiers have all been brought into the army by our lord. Right now, the army is so tight that you must all hurry up and move. Murong Bowen also said that Murong Xiu had moved out.


    "Alright! I will immediately summon my men. " Although Soul was inculcated with the need to obey Murong Xiu''s decisions, at critical moments, as long as there were major matters related to Murong Xiu, Soul would still think for himself. Moreover, at this moment, Murong Qingwen was also here, so he knew the relationship between Murong Xiu and Murong Rong Bowen.


    "Everyone listen up!" With a single command from the Soul Refining Sect, the Soul Protectors, who were currently in the midst of training, swiftly engaged in battle. Then, they stared straight at the Soul Refining Sect with terrifying murderous intent.


    "There''s a tough battle today!" "Come with me!" After which, he directly left the courtyard. The elite guards did not say a single word as well. At this moment, they could only hear the rhythmic footsteps and not a single word. The quality of these people were actually this strong.


    "Brother Bowen, how many people are there in total?" As Soul looked at the black mass below the city gate tower, he noticed that Dusk had already been removed from the tower. However, it was likely that the enemy would arrive soon.


    "There should be more than thirty thousand. Brother Soul, see if there''s any chance of victory in this battle." Murong Bo Wen said as he looked at Soul with uncertainty.


    "Difficult!" Soul looked down at the thirty thousand troops. These were the elite troops led by Lan Cang. Naturally, they weren''t something an ordinary soldier could stop. Soul could only spit out one word.


    "It is indeed a little difficult. However, right now, we can only rely on you two." Murong Buwen paused for a moment before continuing.


    "I will send all the imperial guards to the inner palace to be the vanguard. You guys stay at the back and don''t ask for help. All you need to do is delay until the lord returns." Murong Bowen actually wanted to use the ten thousand imperial guards as cannon fodder, and after hearing Soul talk about the difficulties, he had some confidence. This battle was indeed difficult, but with a thousand people fighting thirty thousand people, Soul actually said the word "difficult," so Soul still had some confidence.


    "Good, then let''s fight first. When they feel that we can charge into the city, we''ll attack first. Brother Bowen, you can call the imperial guards to attack us now." At this moment, Soul Master had an idea.


    "Alright, I''ll go now." Murong Bo Wen also knew that this matter couldn''t be delayed so he immediately ran off.


    "General Wang, there''s going to be a tough battle today. You must hold on!" When Murong Bo Wen arrived at the center of the imperial guards, he found the commander of the imperial guards, General Wang.


    "Lord Murong, don''t worry. This subordinate will definitely fight to the death." General Wang also knew that there would be no return to this battle, but he had no other choice. He could only fight.


    "Alright, then Bo Wen will pay his respects to the general here. I hope the general can come back victorious." Murong Bowen said with a serious expression.


    "Thank you, Lord Murong." General Wang nodded in agreement and looked at the ten thousand imperial guards.


    "Brothers, it''s time to show off your battle achievements. Follow me and charge!" As soon as Lieutenant Wang finished his words, the imperial guards rushed out with a loud shout. When the city gates opened, Lan Cang and his group did not expect that these people would actually dare to rush out.


    "Li Zhen, you will lead twenty thousand men to destroy them." Lan Cang looked at the menacing imperial guards and said to Li Zhen.


    "Yes, marshal, the final general''s order!" Li Zhen cupped his hands and immediately roared.


    "Brothers, break this Western City."


    "Kill!"


    "Brother Yong, this is probably the last battle. Let''s kill to our heart''s content."


    "Haha, good, who''s the hero and who''s the hero? Let''s see who kills the most on the battlefield." The elite called the Braveheart also rushed to the front of the group.


    Lan Cang, on the other hand, was looking up at the city. At this moment, his soul had met Lan Cang''s eyes and a fighting spirit was instantly revealed in their eyes. After all, the soul was not the same as the soul, as it wasn''t influenced by Mu Rong Xiu''s dark thoughts, and towards the person who could fight with him, it would ignite his own fanaticism. At this moment, Lan Cang''s eyes were clearly asking for his battle spirit.


    "I didn''t think that Murong Xiu would really have some tricks up his sleeves. You''re the one." At this moment, the twenty thousand men led by Li Zhen had been engaged in a bitter battle with the imperial guards. After all, these imperial guards were not people that Murong Xiu had personally trained to fight.


    "Haha, I didn''t expect your imperial guards to be like watermelons." Li Zhen also received the spear from General Wang with one hand and then with a swing of his sword, cut a hole in General Wang''s body.


    "Hmph, cut the crap." General Wang also realized that he was no match for this person. However, they were already at the brink of battle. There was no way to dodge at all. He had to give it his all! General Wang roared in his heart as he prepared to use all his strength to charge at Li Zhen decisively.


    "Haha, good, I''ve been waiting for you." Li Zhen saw that the other party was actually so angry and silently cried out in his heart. His eyes turned cold, and without dodging, he leaped off the horse''s back and into the air. He then displayed a ''human'' character somersaulted, and directly stabbed at Lieutenant Wang with a loud bang from a long sword in the air.


    "Pfft!" In that instant, his speed was actually so fast! General Wang couldn''t even know the state of his own death.


    "Brothers, the enemy leader has been killed by the general. Charge!" After Li Zhen finished off the lieutenant, the Northern Yue elites became even more high-spirited. The imperial guards, on the other hand, were now being killed to the point of being terrified.


    After seeing Li Zhen kill the lieutenant, Lan Cang unconsciously looked towards the top of the city gate tower from the corner of his eye. At this moment, the man waved his right hand as he inwardly cursed.


    "Liu Hun, bring ten thousand soldiers and horses with you!" Lan Cang roared.


    "Yes, Marshal!" Soulreaper didn''t waste any more words and directly yelled out.


    "Brothers, our time of glory has come. Charge!"

 C126

    In an instant, under the city gate tower, the door was completely opened. A few guards in black light clothing jumped out with a bang. However, without a single word, he rushed towards the battle circle. When the imperial guards saw that he had a team of people supporting him from behind, they became even more ruthless and started to fight even harder.


    Suddenly, when the Soul at the top of the city gate tower saw this, he issued a command and leaped from the top of the city gate tower, transforming into a sharp arrow that shot straight towards Lan Cang.


    "Hmph, you came at the right time." Lan Cang also kicked off from the horse''s back and jumped up. Then, he brandished the broadsword in his hand and waved it in the air.


    Bang! Bang! The first time the two of them fought, they were actually on par with each other. This allowed Lan Cang to clearly understand the strength of the other. This person''s martial arts were actually not the slightest bit inferior to Zi Yuan''s. Thinking of this, Lan Cang''s expression turned serious.


    "Blue Sky?" The Soul spoke.


    "That''s me."


    "Today, I only hope for a pleasant battle, but you dare to come with me!" After the Soul said this, it ignored Lan Cang and directly dashed towards the Willow Forest. He was sure that Lan Cang would come. Indeed, after Lan Cang saw Lei Zhen, he immediately turned into a streak of light and charged towards the Soul.


    Suddenly, the Soul turned around and thrusted a sword back at Lan Cang. With a twist of his body, Lan Cang waved his long blade and the two of them began to fight. In the center of the battlefield, the black-clothed warriors were actually this fierce.


    "General Li Zhen, I''m afraid these people are experts who were personally groomed by Murong Xiu." Liu Hun also saw how brave and fierce these people were. Even there were a few bloody wounds on his body.


    "General Liu, are you alright?" When Li Zhen saw that there were a few more wounds on Liu Hun''s body, he was slightly worried for a moment.


    "I''m fine. In this situation, I''m afraid we''ll lose too many brothers." Liu Hun started to speak worriedly.


    "In your opinion, how should we set up the formation?" After Li Zhen had killed one of the imperial guards, he had arrived beside Liu Hun. At this moment, the two of them had their backs to each other. It was evident that they were somewhat fearful of these black clothed martial artists.


    "There are two rows of eagle magic formations. The one above and the one below directly attack them from the bottom, dispersing their collective power. I can see that their offensive arts have evolved from a combination of these techniques." When Liu Hun saw that these people were cooperating with each other, the two of them working together definitely wouldn''t be as simple as one plus one.


    "Indeed, I can see it too. Good!" Your main right side is my main left side. " Li Zhen also did as he was told, followed by a loud roar.


    "Brothers, follow me." After which, he began to attack these people from the north side of the city gate tower. It was as Liu Hun had said, these people were indeed practising a combination technique and with the two of them working together, they were actually equivalent to an expert level individual. As long as they were separated, they could break through their martial arts routine.


    Good! Good job! Haha! I didn''t think that Mu Rong Xiu would have such a great appearance!" At this moment, Lan Cang''s fighting spirit had also risen because of Liu Hun''s repeated attacks. The Long Blade pointed out with an unspeakable power and Soul followed up with a loud shout.


    "As expected of the God of War of the Northern Yue." As the Soul spoke, the long sword in his hand turned into a sea of stars, forming a thousand ripples. Then, with a leap, it turned into a spiral and charged towards Lan Cang, who knew that this sword was not to be underestimated.


    Boom!" The battle between the two had actually turned into a chaotic wave that broke apart the willow tree beside them. As Lan Cang retreated a step, a mouthful of blood suddenly spurted out from his chest. Lan Cang also retreated a few steps, and since his soul power wasn''t as strong as Lan Cang''s, he was able to rely on his own martial arts to attack. At this moment, Lan Cang also felt that this person''s martial arts cultivation was different from Murong Xiu''s; Murong Xiu''s martial arts were too sinister, and this person was filled with a masculine aura.


    "Haha, good! If I can kill you today, you don''t have to work so hard for Murong Xiu on the path to the Yellow Springs." The enemy was the enemy. Without further ado, Lan Cang''s thoughts flashed as he charged towards the Soul. The Soul could only fight bitterly.


    Finally, Murong Xiu was able to bring his troops here. However, the moment he arrived, he discovered that smoke was rising from all directions. It had actually been broken by Lan Cang.


    "Marshal, this place has been breached." At this moment, a general came over and said in grief. He was obviously unwilling to give up. Wasn''t the reason why he chased after them all the way to prevent this from happening?


    "Nonsense, do you think I''m blind? Can''t I see it?" Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t hold it in any longer and shouted angrily at the general.


    "Lan Cang, when I return, I will definitely grind your bones into ashes!" Mu Rong Xiu''s gaze turned cold, but he gritted his teeth as he spoke.


    "Everyone, hurry up!" "Let''s go!" Murong Xiu quickly sprinted towards the second city. At this moment, Murong Xiu''s only thought was that the second city hadn''t been broken through, but it was clear that Murong Xiu was destined to be disappointed.


    The reason why Murong Xiu was so furious was because these cities would be very troublesome if he wanted to send more troops to guard them. Judging from the situation, the people inside the cities were still around, so they weren''t affected at all. It was obvious that Lan Cang did his job appropriately, but none of the young women and children were injured, so Murong Xiu became even more anxious as he thought about this.


    Just as Murong Xiu arrived at Whirlwind City, a man with a cloth wrapped around his head sped towards the direction of Mu Rong Xiu. He was even a step ahead of him as he rode his horse with all his might.


    At this moment, the battle between Soul and Lan Cang was gradually coming to an end. Soul wielded his sword with one hand as he stabbed it into the ground. His legs were already trembling slightly.


    "You no longer have any leeway to fight back. I''ll give you a chance. Kill yourself." As he looked at the indelible fighting spirit in Soul''s eyes, he felt a surge of love for this talent. He knew that a person like Soul wouldn''t be able to be persuaded by someone like Murong Xiu, who had followed his wishes since he was young.


    "Hmph. You want me to kill myself? Take this final move of mine. If you take it, I will kill myself." At this moment, Soul''s eyes turned a little cold. If he wasn''t forced into this situation, Soul was unwilling to do so. At this moment, a silver grey light appeared in Soul''s eyes. If Zi Yuan were here, she would have definitely discovered that there was a dark light in Murong Xiu''s body. However, the light in Soul''s eyes wasn''t that intense compared to Murong Xiu''s.


    Lan Cang naturally noticed the change in Soul''s body and secretly became vigilant. This was probably a killing move. Suddenly, the Soul seemed to have recovered all of its strength. It stood up straight like this, and there was no longer any trace of lifelessness on its body. Suddenly, a figure moved the sword as fast as lightning. It was the same Star Sea Waves as before, but it was several times more violent than the last time.


    When he saw that the astral sea was about to catch up, he knew that he could no longer avoid it. In an instant, the longblade in his hand broke into two pieces, and the tail of the blade directly turned into a sharp arrow that shot towards the Soul. Then, the astral ripple smashed onto the tail of the blade.


    With a boom, it exploded and turned into a fog that filled the sky. At this moment, Lan Cang resolutely aimed the tip of the blade at Soul''s chest. In an instant, he used the blade as a sword and viciously threw it out.


    "Pfft!" "Pfft!" When the broken blade stabbed into Soul''s chest, it unexpectedly went through him in an instant. In that instant, a hint of a smile surfaced in his eyes, as if he had obtained his freedom. Then, he slowly laid down.


    "A hero, but not a thief." At this moment, it was almost the end of the city and there were only a small number of black clothed warriors left. When Li Zhen saw that Lan Cang had arrived, his body flashed as he retreated from the center of the battle and ran to the side of Lan Cang.


    "Marshal, our army has suffered serious damage this time." Li Zhen sighed in grief.


    "To be able to eliminate all of these black clothed men is already an extremely good battle achievement. These people were personally raised by Murong Xiu, so naturally, they couldn''t be compared to the rest of the soldiers." Lan Cang looked at the battle that was about to end. At this moment, the sky had already turned white. The battle had unexpectedly lasted from night until day time. Just as Lan Cang was about to speak, a burly man suddenly rushed over.


    "Who is it!" Li Zhen shouted.


    "It doesn''t matter. We''re on the same side."


    "Marshal, I''m afraid Murong Xiu will be coming soon!" The man was the man wrapped in a cloth back in Whirlpool City.


    "Alright, I understand." When Lan Cang heard this, his eyes narrowed for a moment before he continued.


    "Li Zhen, finish this quickly, and leave." Cang Lan shouted. After which, he also charged into the battle.


    With Lan Cang''s addition, the last few dozen black clad warriors were unable to overcome the advantage of numbers even after they had fought to their deaths. In this battle, there were too many casualties for Lan Cang. The thirty thousand men and horses he had brought with him only had a bit more than ten thousand.


    "Marshal, should we rush in now?" Li Zhen watched as the rest of the city was completely annihilated by his own side. He looked towards the interior of the city with a fanatical expression on his face.


    "Soldiers, hear my orders! Quickly follow me out of here!" Remember not to keep fighting. "


    "What?" Marshal, this is a golden opportunity. " Liu Hun also said as he looked at Lan Cang with disbelief.


    "Stop nagging, hurry up and leave!" "Li Zhen, throw a fire into the city." Lan Cang didn''t want to say anything, but his heart began to tense up.


    "Yes, Marshal." Although Li Zhen did not understand what was going on, he still obeyed the command of the marshal and ignited a huge fire at the city gates. A smile appeared on Lan Cang''s face as he looked at the fire.


    "Brothers, we won this battle, but we can''t break through their city yet. Let''s return home." As soon as Lan Cang finished his last sentence, these men began to cry. Then he roared.


    "Go home! "Go home!"

 C127

    "They''re all dead, they''re all dead! How could this be?!" Murong Buwen''s mouth trembled as he muttered to himself, his heart was filled with despair.


    "Lord Murong, look. That Lan Cang has actually retreated." When Zuo Dong saw that Lan Cang had only set fire to the city gates, he withdrew his troops and did not attack the city gates.


    "What''s going on, why would they retreat?" Murong Bo Wen''s eyes widened as well. He watched as Lan Cang actually headed back and did not continue to attack the city gates. His heart was filled with incredulity. He had just been thinking that it was definitely too late, and now that he saw Azure Sky''s retreat, his heart was filled with excitement.


    "How strange. Lan Cang is actually willing to give up such a rare opportunity." Zuo Dong was overjoyed as well. He looked at the departing army with a strange look on his face.


    "I''m afraid Lord Murong is coming back!" Murong Bo Wen also calmed down at this moment and clenched his fists tightly. It was as if Lan Cang''s final fire was slapped on Xi Li''s face.


    As soon as Murong Bo Wen finished his sentence, he heard the sound of horse hooves piercing through the air from the direction of Yuanling City''s entrance. It was Murong Xiu.


    "Quick, quick, follow me to see sire." Murong Bowen also heard the horse steps and quickly ran down. Zuo Qianshou also shook his head and followed behind him.


    At this moment, the Western City Gate was already fuming and the flames were extinguished by the city guards after Lan Cang left. At this moment, the Western City Gate was already fuming and the flames were extinguished by the city guards after Lan Cang left.


    "What''s going on!" When Murong Xiu arrived at the city gate, he saw the city gate''s smoke drifting far away. For a moment, he didn''t know what to do. Then, he saw Murong Bowen rushing over with a loud shout.


    "Milord, you''ve finally returned. This, this ¡­" Murong Bo Wen''s face was filled with tears. Murong Xiu''s face was ashen. Murong Feng Bo Wen and Zuo Qian knew that Murong Xiu had already fallen into a rage.


    "Say it, a bunch of trash!" Mu Rong Xiu shouted coldly. His eyes were bloodshot.


    "Milord, the army led by that Lan Cang ambushed our city gates. Our imperial guards only numbered around ten thousand, but that Lan Cang actually numbered over thirty thousand." Murong Bo Wen trembled as he looked at Murong Xiu.


    "Could it be that you all ¡­ Bastard! "What''s going on?" Murong Xiu was just about to angrily shout at Murong Bowen to stop the fight, but he saw that there were a few black-clothed men among the corpses.


    "Murong Bowen, what''s going on!" Mu Rong Xiu pointed at the men in black, obviously unwilling to accept this fact.


    "Milord! Milord, I am helpless against this. If it wasn''t for the Beard Guard blocking this place for a while, I''m afraid that even the city gate would have been broken through!" Murong Bo Wen knew that at this moment, he would die a horrible death. He actually knelt in front of Murong Xiu and couldn''t stop the tears from welling up in his eyes.


    "Bastard! How dare you release Beard Guard! You, you, you!" Murong Xiu pointed at Murong Bo Wen. His hands started to tremble. These people were people that he had nurtured by himself, and he couldn''t care less about the cost. Suddenly, Murong Xiu seemed to have thought of something.


    "Where''s my soul? Where did my soul go?"


    "Lord, Soul, Soul has died in the hands of Lan Cang!" Murong Bowen gritted his teeth and trembled as he said it.


    "Pfft!" Mu Rong Xiu actually spat out a mouthful of blood. Mu Rong Xiu, who was sitting on the horse, also wobbled. He had spent so much energy to kill three horses in one night to come here, but now he heard this kind of news. How could Murong Xiu endure this?


    "Milord, pay attention to your body. Xili can''t leave without you right now." Zuo Dong saw the situation and jumped out. He said worriedly that if Murong Xiu fell right now, Xi Li would have been torn into pieces.


    "We''ll talk about it when we get back!" His veins were popping out as he rode his warhorse into the capital city. When he saw that all of the ministers and officials were kneeling on the ground, Murong Xiu''s eyes were filled with grief. Thinking about it, a hundred officials paid homage to him for the sake of returning victorious, and now that he''d lost so badly, Murong Xiu''s heart was filled with grief as well.


    Although Xi Wen knew that this time, his West Li was going to face a calamity, but his small hand was being held tightly by Murong Xiu. Xi Wen could also feel the coldness in Murong Xiu''s hand.


    "Xi Wen, from now on, you will be learning from teacher Murong Bo. Do you see? Right now, I, Xi Li Da [1], am submitting to you, not to you. Do you know why?" Murong Xiu brought Xi Wen and walked inside the palace. As he spoke, his eyes were filled with an indescribable seriousness.


    "Is it because This Emperor is still young?" Xi Wen asked weakly.


    "That''s not it. It''s because you don''t have that kind of ability. Right now, having strength is a representation of power. So, you want to train in martial arts and study in literature. Do you understand?" His gaze towards Xi Wen also eased up.


    "Alright, I understand. I will listen to the Regent." Xi Wen''s small eyes lit up when he heard this.


    "Mm, that''s good." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he didn''t say anything else and walked into the study.


    "Men, call Mu Rong Bowen and Zuo Qian over."


    "Yes, milord." This person was clearly the bodyguard that Murong Xiu had sent to watch Xi Wen. Xi Wen had only known that Murong Xiu had sent many people to watch him, while Eunuch Huang had always told him that these people were here to watch him.


    Not long after, Murong Bo Wen and Zuo Qian rushed over.


    "This subject greets Your Majesty!"


    "Your Majesty, please get up. The Regent has something to say to you. I''ll be leaving first." As he spoke, Xi Wen walked towards his own sleeping quarters. When he saw Xi Wen''s actions, Zuo Dong shook his head in his heart. What was he fighting for? Even the Emperor didn''t dare to offend Mu Rong Xiu.


    "Murong Bowen, tell me everything. I want to know what happened." Murong Xiu coldly looked at Murong Bo Wen as he spoke. Murong Bo Wen''s heart tightened the moment he met Murong Xiu''s gaze.


    "Yes, milord." "Yes!" Murong Bo replied in a low voice and told her everything that had happened in the past few days.


    "Are you saying that although Blue Sky could have broken through the Western Palace, he was forced to retreat at the last moment?" Mu Rong Xiu frowned as he looked at Murong Bo Wen.


    "Yes, this matter is indeed unimaginable. However, this is indeed the case. Lan Cang has only set fire to it."


    "Bastard, you made people set a fire in front of your house. Do you not know how many people you want to tell?" When Murong Xiu heard Murong Bowen talk about Blue Sky''s setting fire to the city, it was as if he had been slapped in the face.


    "My lord, there is nothing I can do." When Murong Bo Wen said this, he lowered his head as if he was sticking it to the ground.


    "That''s right. Lord Murong Xiu, the matter has passed and you''ve returned. We still have to think over it carefully. Should we take care of the aftermath now?" Zuo Qian looked at Murong Xiu as he spoke, but he couldn''t be more respectful towards him.


    "Hmph, is there anything else I can do? The rest of the matters have already been set aflame by Lan Cang. At this moment, I''m afraid all the countries in the world know that I, Xi Li, have suffered a great defeat. " A chill went down Murong Xiu''s spine as he thought this. He''d been a step too late in the end. Otherwise, how could Lan Cang have left so easily?


    "My lord, I have a hundred officials present now. Although my soldiers and horses are injured, I will not tolerate any other small countries being so impudent." Zuo Qian continued.


    "You are all really ignorant!" Even Murong Xiu let out a helpless sigh when he heard Zuo Dong''s words. One of his opponents had already submitted to him, but seeing how pale his words were made Murong Xiu feel really helpless.


    If I, Xi Li, were to be defeated, and Murong Xiu still has troops and horses with him, then once he breaks through, then this troop will definitely head towards the North Mountain Headquarters. At that time, even if Helian will destroy my last horse and army, they will be severely injured. Murong Xiu slapped his chair and coldly said. He had also instantly understood why Lan Cang would leave in the end.


    "So that''s how it is. This subordinate is ignorant." Zuo Dong wouldn''t dare to vent his anger even if he was angry at the moment.


    "Murong Bowen, all of his guards are dead?" Murong Xiu thought for a while before he asked with a lucky tone.


    "Sir, yes, yes!" At this moment, even if Murong Bowen didn''t want to talk about it, he had no choice but to say it. He knew that these elite soldiers were created by Murong Xiu, and the Soul Guards weren''t as powerful as them.


    "I know." When Murong Xiu finished listening, his expression turned cold and he waved his hand as he spoke with a powerless expression.


    For a moment, the atmosphere became cold with Murong Xiu''s silence, and Murong Xiu''s heart was filled with an unspeakable depression. This battle was a complete defeat, and it was even more shameful than the previous one. Not only that, but he had also caused Lan Cang to set a great fire in front of his own house, so when he thought of this, even for a character like Murong Xiu, he couldn''t help feeling a twinge of pain in his heart.


    This was the first time he dared to kill them when he came back, and every time he thought of it, Murong Xiu''s eyes would turn colder and colder. But what could he do now? He could only endure this, and in fact, Murong Xiu had already made up his mind. The north didn''t dare to do anything too excessive to him, so if he was forced into a corner, he was afraid that he would risk his life to fight Helian Lie.


    At this moment, Xi Li had already suffered a great calamity. He no longer had the strength to fight with the Northern Yue. The only way to proceed was to recuperate.

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    Murong Xiu gradually came to his senses as he looked at Murong Bowen and Zuo Qian and said in a rather meaningful manner.


    "Now that the situation is like this, what do you think?"


    "Ah, my lord, I think it is time to call off the war with troops." Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen were also a little surprised when they heard Murong Xiu''s sudden announcement. Zuo Dong reacted quickly, so he too blurted out the same thing.


    "Mm, what kind of truce?" Mu Rong Xiu continued.


    Milord, I''m talking about nurturing a war, not a truce." Zuo Qian also had a serious look on his face, while Murong Xiu also reacted at the same time. He looked at Zuo Qian with a different expression. Zuo Qian might not be his opponent in other areas, but in terms of strategy and strategy, only the Prime Minister would have the ability to do so.


    "Tell me about it." Murong Xiu nodded and indicated for Zuo Qian to continue.


    At this moment, I, Xi Li, have already been defeated like a mountain, so I might as well leave the headquarters unharmed. At this moment, only the enemies in both the north and back sides of the city have been able to use two sides of a pincer attack to cross the border. However, as far as I know, that Cang did not completely destroy the city and only burned the provisions and other things inside before capturing the soldiers. Zuo Qian looked at Murong Xiu and saw that he was still looking at him.


    "If our army still has an elite force, it would be possible to place some people in that city. After all, even if the Eastern Ping Army and the Southern Kingdom know about our defeat this time around, they would not dare to be rash. After all, they are only a small border country. "And ¡­"


    "Move to the left, that''s where you''re wrong." Mu Rong Xiu suddenly interrupted him. He started to agree with Zuo Qian''s words, but the last sentence made him frown.


    "Let me tell you this. It''s not that they don''t have any strength, rather, it''s just that their strength is not too far from my current West Li. Do you know why they aren''t willing to send troops to suppress me?" Murong Xiu asked as he gradually stood up.


    "Why?"


    Currently, the world is divided into the East, West, North and North, with the West, North and Yue being two of the great powers. The Southern Kingdom is the closest to our country, and Dongping has also set up a defensive line in our country. After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he paused for a moment before continuing.


    It is just like how there are four sides of a boat. If one of them falls into the water, the boat will no longer be in a balanced state and it will fall down. Once I fall, the other three countries will definitely not be willing to give up this resource to others.


    "I understand, my lord. You''re saying that if the Blue Sky truly breaks our West Li, then once the West Li breaks down, the Northern Yue won''t dare to so easily take over this entire situation. The Southern Kingdom and Dongping, who are closest to us, will immediately come and take over all the resources here, but since this battle is being fought by the Northern Alliance, naturally Helian will not allow us to give this to these two countries for free, right?" Murong Bo Wen also came to a realization and said to Murong Xiu.


    "Yes, indeed." Mu Rong Xiu sneered, but realized that Zuo Qian was still thinking about something.


    "Prime Minister, do you have any other ideas? Just say it out loud. There is no need to worry about it anymore."


    "I am thinking that if the Northern Yue were to bring the army over at this moment, even the Eastern Ping and Southern Kingdom would not dare to interfere unless ¡­"


    "Unless what?" Seeing that Zuo Qian wanted to say something, Murong Xiu blurted out a question.


    "Unless those two countries have already agreed on it."


    Mu Rong Xiu was startled when he heard Zuo Dong''s words. He hadn''t thought about it. He looked at Zuo Dong with narrowed eyes as he asked.


    "Then, according to your words, how should we defend now?"


    "According to what sire has said, at this moment, our country has about five to five men left, even compared to the Southern Kingdom." According to sire, at this moment, our country has about five to five less troops than our country, even compared to our country''s Southern Kingdom. Zuo Qian also let out a long sigh when he said this.


    "That''s right, that''s true. That''s why we need to organize a new team. We also need to fight with the Northern Yue again!" When Murong Xiu heard Zuo Dong''s words, he came to his senses. It was just as he had said: once he lost this time, he would immediately face the possibility of being split up by the other three countries. However, the only way to break through now was to see if Helian Gan was willing to accept it.


    "However, I, Xi Li, would be able to shatter a few of their teeth even if I were to be trapped in the end. Thus, these countries will not make a move against me, Xi Li, in the near future." Zuo Qian continued to speak as he looked at Murong Xiu and spoke.


    "Lord Murong, how long will it take to train men like Beard."


    "Heh, it''s impossible without five years." When Murong Xiu heard Zuo Dong''s words, he also understood Zuo Dong''s thoughts. His heart was also filled with bitterness.


    "Five years. What if it''s a bit more than that?" Zuo Wuji continued to ask.


    "It will only take three years!" When Murong Xiu heard Zuo Qing''s question, he also laughed. His eyes seemed to have recovered a bit.


    "I understand what you mean. Hmm, leave this matter to me." Murong Xiu thought for a while before answering and continued.


    "In addition, the war over at Dongping Province has reaped quite a bit of benefits from us. They did not dare to take action this time. With me here, they would not dare to come and take my life." Mu Rong Xiu''s gaze suddenly turned cold as he spoke in a cold voice. Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen looked at each other as if they understood that there were people from the West Pingguo Kingdom stationed there.


    "What I need to know right now is how to recuperate. This is a process." Murong Xiu''s tone of voice also eased up. Sensing the change in Murong Xiu''s tone, he stepped forward and said confidently.


    "Leave that to me. I''ll let the army cultivate by gathering them together. I''ll raise them with the greatest amount of resources and wealth in the past few years. The day when the treasury runs out of food will be the time for me to fight against Beiming Yu!" Zuo Qing''s momentum rose as she spoke. At this point in time, there was nothing left for him to do. He could only fight with his life on the line.


    "Alright, as you have said, you can do anything you want. I will inform you about the rest if you have other arrangements!" Hearing Zuo Qian''s assurance, Mu Rong Xiu''s confidence increased a lot as he said this in a loud voice.


    "Yes, this lowly official will take his leave first." Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen also said their goodbyes. This time, there were a lot of things that needed to be discussed and carried out.


    "Mm, go ahead." Mu Rong Xiu waved his hands as well and sat down on his seat. He looked ahead coldly, but his voice was cold as he spoke.


    "Helian, Zi Yuan, Lan Cang, the three of you, just you wait. One day, I''ll have you all return!" After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he slammed his palm on the Dragon Throne, causing a hole to appear ¡­.


    When Mu Rong Boven and Zuo Qian came out, they started to talk. The two of them could be considered to have truly worked together, so they had no choice but to work together before facing this tribulation together.


    "Brother Bowen, I''m afraid we''ll be busy from now on." Zuo Qian sighed and said.


    "That''s right, but we have to rely on Brother Zuo in the future. As the Prime Minister of a country, Brother Zuo is truly wise." At this moment, Murong Bo Wen also spoke sincerely.


    "Hehe, don''t say that. I was just thinking a little too much." Zuo Qian also said with a wry smile before continuing.


    "Brother Bowen, tell me honestly. I don''t need to know whether Lord Murong still has any trump cards or not. I just want to know if he does." Zuo Qian suddenly asked as he looked at Murong Bo Wen with a burning gaze.


    "I ¡­ I truly don''t know about that. However, according to my understanding of Lord Murong, there should be a trump card that hasn''t been sent out yet!" After all, there were some things that Murong Xiu hadn''t asked him to take over completely, and this was also where Murong Xiu had to be careful with his cultivation level. He had to control the overall situation, but he also had to separate the things that his subordinates did, otherwise, even Murong Xiu didn''t know where he would be able to find the name list after Mo Feng''s death.


    "In that case, I have confidence in myself." When Zuo Wuji heard this, his heart relaxed a little, and Murong Bo Wen couldn''t help but ask.


    "Brother Zuo, what do you think? Just say it, it''s better if we discuss it together."


    "Right now, the only way to deal with this situation is to cultivate internally first, then control externally. We have to first clean up the interior first before we can fight off the suppression from the outside." "Right now, the inner court is naturally our people, and you and I are truly cooperating together. We don''t need to care about matters within the court, but we need to immediately recruit soldiers." After Zuo Qian said this, Murong Bowen also nodded his head and the two of them walked side by side outside the palace.


    At this moment, the setting sun was slowly setting. At the foot of the sword peak, it was also the end of the setting sun, and at this moment, Helian and the Violet Garden were enjoying the evening sun''s lunch together. There was an indescribable fear in their hearts, the outcome of the battle had been decided, and it was time to enjoy themselves.


    "If I can stand by your side like this all my life and watch the sunset, how wonderful it would be when the sun rises tomorrow." Helian Yi took a sip of his wine and said as he held onto Zi Yuan. When the Zi Yuan heard this, his heart trembled and he subconsciously leaned his head against Helian Lie''s shoulder.


    "Are you tired?" Helian gently caressed Zi Yuan''s face, but he said with a pained heart.


    "You''ve already taken so much."


    "When war comes, how can there not be some truth. However, now that the battle has stabilized, we can rest in our hearts." Compared to the cold killer on the battlefield, Helian Lie felt as if he was in a world of ice and fire.


    "If you can talk to me like this in the future, I''m willing to die." Helian Lie suddenly pulled Zi Yuan towards him with a single hand as he stared at her and spoke directly. Zi Yuan was also somewhat unable to resist Helian''s gentle gaze. Afterwards, the two of them simultaneously closed their eyes.

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    In an instant, it was as if the two of them had the same thought. The Violet Garden had finally released her heart after the war, and just like that, they kissed to their heart''s content. Helian greedily sucked in a bewitching breath on the tip of Zi Yuan''s tongue.


    "Why are you always so domineering?" Zi Yuan grunted in displeasure.


    "Haha, what is it? Can''t you be overbearing to your own woman? " As he spoke, Helian said this as he pulled the Violet Garden into his embrace. Then, he patted the Violet Garden''s back.


    "Come, sit in front of me."


    "Why?"


    "Today is the most feminine day I''ve ever seen you. I''ve decided to comb your hair myself!" How could a man comb his hair for him? However, it had probably been a long time since his hair had been curled up. At this moment, Helian had personally coiled it for him, causing Zi Yuan''s heart to tremble violently. To think that there was a man in the past who had coiled his hair for a woman, he could be considered the number one woman in this world.


    If you are a scholar, you know that your name is the only one with the best achievements. I am willing to use the brush in my hand to draw your eyebrows in this life, if I am the general, then I will give my official authority to protect my life for three years. When I have slaughtered the entire world, I will become the king and you and I will be the queen of this life, the beauty of Jiang Shan, the beauty of Qingcheng, the beauty that will topple the nation, the beauty that I will only wish! " As Helian Yu tied up Violet Garden''s hair, the comb in his hand started to unconsciously tremble. These words were a heartfelt sigh.


    After a long time had passed, her hair was already tied up. At this moment, the setting sun in the middle of the mountain was shining down on the Violet Garden, causing her to appear incomparably beautiful. Seeing this, even Helian could only stare blankly.


    "You have given me too many surprises today. Right now, there is no one in this world as beautiful as you." At this moment, the two of them had avoided the great army and arrived at the top of the mountain. There was no movement, only a silent exchange of words between the two of them. Suddenly, Helian could no longer hold himself back as he slowly peeled off the clothes on Violet Garden''s body.


    At this moment, the two of them were already in perfect harmony, so how could the Violet Garden stop Helian''s actions? As Helian''s hands were kneading the twin peaks of the Violet Garden, the Violet Garden could not help but snort a little. Then, Helian kissed it again.


    The setting sun had set and the night sky had turned a little transparent. Helian and Zi Yuan were in the middle of a storm and the two of them were sweating heavily as they ploughed their way through the storm. Zi Yuan was also panting slightly as he climbed onto Helian Lie''s chest.


    "Zi Yuan, you have really fascinated me." Helian Lie could not help but blurt out involuntarily as he was still immersed in the feeling of the two''s souls and flesh merging together.


    "Hmph, today''s reward is for you. You won''t be so easy next time." Zi Yuan''s personality was such that he would never say anything romantic. Even though he felt sweet in his heart, he didn''t know how to reply.


    "Haha, I knew you would say that." Helian laughed heartily while the Violet Garden tossed Helian''s clothes over.


    "Wear your clothes properly. It''s time for us to leave. I''m afraid the army will be coming soon." The Violet Garden had also realized that it had already been a few hours since the two left the army, and judging from the looks of it, it was almost time.


    "There''s no need to worry. Lan Cang will also come here. We''ll meet up with him here first. I still have some things I want to say to him."


    "Hmm? What do you have to say to him? Oh right, I haven''t asked you before, did Lan Cang manage to break out of the Western City of Li? " The Violet Garden suddenly recalled this matter and asked.


    "Sigh, it''s precisely because I don''t know about this matter that I wanted to wait here for Lan Cang to come over." Helian Lie felt somewhat helpless. If Lan Cang were to defeat the Western City of Li in one go, then he would have to face another great battle.


    "Ah?" If Lan Cang were to directly break through the capital of Western City, what should we do? " Zi Yuan also started to worry.


    "I think that Lan Cang should understand this. Although there are some things that Lan Cang would not say, he should know in his heart. I believe that Lan Cang is withdrawing at the very end." On that day, he and Lan Cang had revealed the current situation of the world. Although Lan Cang did not have much to say, Lan Cang was not a reckless person. There were some things that Lan Cang would take note of himself.


    "As a tough and upright man, the greatest injury to Lan Cang will be when the Western Desert Army fails to kill even a single soldier of the Northern Yue Army. I''m worried that Lan Cang will directly tear apart the base camp." Ever since she had heard of Helian Lie''s plan, she had felt that if Lan Cang were to break through Xi Li at this moment, it would be difficult to deal with him. After all, it was impossible for her to do everything she could to break Xi Li so painstakingly, and it was impossible for the Southern Kingdom to take advantage of Xi Li.


    "In fact, in your heart, you probably wish for Blue Sky to destroy the Western City of Li." Helian had also seen through what the Violet Garden was thinking.


    "That''s right, war is a conspiracy that requires the greatest amount of effort to destroy everything. So what if I, the North, have the strength to do so?" There is no need to worry about other countries. "


    "You''re right, the current Northern Yue has this kind of strength, because what you''re seeing is that we, the Northern Yue, have won. But let me tell you, although the Northern Yue has won this battle, they suffered serious damage to their troops and horses, and I''m afraid that Xi Li will not fight against the Northern Yue again for a short period of time after this battle." Helian explained as well. He knew that the Violet Garden was somewhat dissatisfied with his thoughts, but as the emperor, there were some things that needed to be thought about more than she did.


    "Well, as you say, what shall we do when we get back to the North? "Could it be that the next step is to destroy Dongping?" Zi Yuan said in a slightly dissatisfied manner.


    "Yo, you''re still having a temper with me?" Helian said in a joking manner. Then, he continued.


    "It''s still hard to say. We''ll have to wait for Lan Cang to come back before we can discuss anything." Helian said as he thought about it. Seeing that, Zi Yuan knew that it was not the time to ask any more questions. Thus, he blurted out his thoughts.


    "Let''s go. It might be a mess once we get back." Zi Yuan did not know that his words had actually come true.


    "Mm, let''s go to the crack in the wall and wait for Lan Cang. According to the time, they should be coming back soon." As Helian said this, he walked in front.


    At this moment, the night sky had turned somewhat dark. However, the darkness could not affect the footsteps of the Northern Yue army. After Lan Cang left the western part of the capital city, he continued to gallop towards Helian City. The scouts also began to run back and forth.


    Lan Cang knew that Helian must be right in front of him. As he thought of this, he also let out a loud roar.


    "Our team is up ahead. Let''s hurry up, brothers."


    "Yes sir!" When the team behind them heard that their brothers were waiting for them, their hearts began to beat wildly. The sounds of horses galloping also became more urgent, and when Helian saw the Azure Sky elite group heading towards them, a knowing smile appeared in their eyes.


    Helian Lie knew that Lan Cang had not failed to live up to his expectations.


    At this moment, this place was already bustling with noise and excitement. At the head of the city, Zi Yuan and Lan Cang also followed behind them, and in front of the entrance of the city was a red silk cloth that was a hundred meters long. This was to welcome the return of Helian War, and this was the first time that Zi Yuan had felt the might and glory of an ancient triumphant return.


    "General Lan Cang, is this the Red War Hous?" Earlier, when Zi Yuan set off, he had heard that there were soldiers who had returned from the military expedition. The common folk of the capital would place red carpet around for the soldiers, so when they suddenly stepped on it, they felt a peculiar feeling surging up.


    "That''s right. This is what it means to be powerful in battle. Haha, don''t you feel that this is very awe-inspiring?" Lan Cang also smiled. He had been here many times before, but this was the first time he had seen something like this. His tone also became a bit domineering.


    "Indeed, this momentum is not bad." Zi Yuan also narrowed his eyes slightly.


    "Your Majesty, congratulations on your triumphant return!" At the entrance of the Northern Yue City, all of the red flowers were stuck to the wall. At the same time, the officials all knelt on the ground as they watched Helian''s imposing approach.


    "All beloved ones, for the rest of their lives!" Helian Lie waved his hands and shouted. He then turned his horse around and looked at the soldiers behind him.


    "Warriors, this time, I, the North, have won. You have done a great service. This Hundred Battle Red was prepared for you!" When Helian words came out, the soldiers were instantly coaxed into a frenzy.


    "The Emperor is wise! Our army will definitely win! " Lan Cang took the lead and shouted.


    "Our army will win!" Our army will definitely win! " A wave of fanaticism also flashed through the soldiers. Soon after, Helian Lie waved his hands as well.


    "Let''s go home!" At the same time, at the moment when Helian rode his horse into the city, there was a person among the hundred officials who looked at Helian with a gloomy expression before lowering his head.


    As for the people from the Violet Garden, they had also arrived at the battlefield after successfully walking through the hundred battles. At that moment, all of the generals were counting the number of people present.


    "General Zi Yuan, you must drink to your heart''s content tonight." Nangong Xiong also came over and said to the Violet Garden with a smile.


    "Alright, I must get drunk tonight." At this moment, the Violet Garden had also removed her cold face as she smiled sweetly and said.


    "Haha, it''s rare for our Ice and Snow General to laugh, tonight we will definitely drink to our heart''s content." Yuan Hao also walked over at this moment as he joked. Immediately, some of the generals roared with laughter while Lan Cang also walked over.

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    "Tonight, the emperor will hold a banquet to celebrate for us. Tonight, let''s drink to our heart''s content. I''m sure the emperor won''t be reluctant to part with that bit of wine." When the soldiers heard Lan Cang dare to mock the Emperor, they did not say anything and instead laughed even more heartily. Everyone knew the relationship between Lan Cang and Helian Lie.


    "Alright, I''ll go back and prepare first." Zi Yuan was infected by his anger and always had to make a trip home when he came back.


    At this moment, the moment Helian entered the palace, Cheng Huaiye had already been waiting for Helian.


    "Your majesty, we''ve returned victorious this time. This humble subject is here to pay respects to Your Majesty." As Cheng Huaiye spoke, he was about to kneel down and bow to Helian Lie. However, Helian Lie hurriedly supported him.


    "Master''s actions have truly put me in a difficult position." Helian Lie was afraid that his future father-in-law would kneel down before him. He smiled and said.


    "Everything in the palace, please."


    "Everything is fine with the emperor''s blessing." Cheng Huaiye also smiled.


    "Well then, tonight I am going to hold a banquet to celebrate for the soldiers. They have done a great service this time." Helian Lie''s eyes were filled with interest. It was obvious that he also wanted to get drunk tonight.


    "That''s only natural, but this humble subject still has something he wishes to discuss with the Emperor." Cheng Huaiye spoke with a bit of formality, as if he was embarrassed.


    "Oh? Master, what is it?


    "It''s like this ¡­ General Lan Cang, oh no, Commander Lan Cang, look at my memory." Cheng Huaiye smiled and continued speaking.


    "Marshal Cang had paid a visit to this humble subject''s home before starting the army. This humble subject truly admires Marshal Cang."


    "Oh? "Mentor, do you want to talk about Blue Sky with me?" Helian Jun''s interest was piqued as he looked at Cheng Huaiye and asked with some doubt.


    "That''s right, Marshal Cang still hasn''t gotten married, right?" Cheng Huaiye also directly explained the main topic. After Helian heard it, he also understood. Soon after, his eyebrows knitted together.


    "So what?"


    "Your Majesty, please do not misunderstand. This subject wants to say that my eldest daughter Zi Lin is still unmarried and is still in her maiden home. In all of Northern Vietnam, the only person this old subject can entrust with peace of mind is Commander Lan Cang." In his heart, however, he felt helpless. I definitely know about the matter between you and my daughter, Zi Yuan, so naturally, I can''t have any ideas about her. However, when he later recalled that his own daughter is actually the Emperor''s beloved, Cheng Huaiye''s expression became even more joyous.


    "Haha, so that''s what happened. Have you told Blue Canghai before?" Helian immediately reacted as well as he laughed loudly. If Lan Cang was able to marry the elder sister of Zi Yuan, then his marriage with Zi Yuan would also be a beautiful affair.


    "Sigh, Marshal Lan Cang said that day that he wouldn''t want to talk about his daughter''s marriage even if he couldn''t win a day." Ah, Marshal Lan Cang said that day that he wouldn''t want to talk about his daughter even if he couldn''t win a day. Cheng Huaiye also sighed, but his eyes were full of expectation as he looked at Helian.


    "Hmm? If Lan Cang and Zi Lin are getting married, I will definitely be overjoyed. After all, Lan Cang and I are like brothers, so I will naturally be overjoyed, but that will depend on whether Lan Cang is willing or not. Oh right, what is Zi Lin''s impression of Lan Cang? "


    "Zi Lin is naturally willing to do anything for Commander Lan Cang. Which daughter doesn''t like such a peerless hero?" Cheng Huaiye added.


    "If that''s the case, then Master will call Zi Yuan and Zi Lin over tonight." Helian said after thinking for a moment.


    "Alright, then this subject will bring the two ladies over tonight. Thank you, your majesty." When Cheng Huaiye heard this, he immediately agreed and was overjoyed.


    "Haha, no need to be so polite, Master." After Helian said this, Cheng Huaiye smiled and clasped his hands together with Helian Lie, rushing to his home in a hurry.


    "Sigh, this master is truly afraid that his daughter will not be able to marry." After Cheng Huai left, Lan Cang spoke with a smile before entering the palace.


    Tonight was a banquet for the various generals, so naturally, there was a strong point to it. Helian had also wanted to allow Lan Cang and Zi Lin to be together, so he had come to Yu Shufang early. At this moment, the red carpet was laid out, Helian was wearing a dragon''s crown, and he was supporting a chair with both hands as he spoke to the eunuch beside him.


    "General, please sit!"


    "Yes, your majesty!" The eunuch lowered his head and replied, then walked to the door and spoke in a shrill voice.


    "Send an imperial edict to all the generals to take their seats." Tonight, Zi Yuan was wearing a red gauze dress, and this was the first time that she had worn this dress since she had transmigrated over. At this moment, Zi Yuan''s hair was high and the pupils in his eyes were like stars, causing one to be able to see that the person''s gaze was deep and their lips did not have any red smudges on them. This caused the other generals to be stunned when they saw that delicate face. When Helian Haoyan, who sat on the seat of power, saw how captivating the Violet Garden was, even his breathing became hurried. He had never seen the current Violet Garden before. At that moment, his heart started to churn abnormally.


    "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" The generals and ministers also reacted at this moment as they prostrated themselves towards Helian Helian. At this moment, the person beside Zi Yuan was Zi Lin. At this moment, Zi Lin was also an exceptional beauty, comparable to even the Violet Garden.


    "Haha, generals, get up." Helian Lie waved his hand and continued speaking.


    "Take a seat, the party begins." As Helian said this, a group of palace maids dressed in magnificent robes started dancing in the great hall with red gauze in their hands. As Helian finished speaking, a group of palace maids dressed in magnificent robes, and holding red gauze in their hands started dancing in the great hall.


    After the palace maids finished their dance, they bowed towards Helian Lie before floating away. At this moment, Helian Lie spoke.


    "This time, the generals have put in a lot of effort to make me, Bei Yue, return victorious. I would like to toast everyone here." Helian raised his glass and said.


    "Thank you, your majesty!" All the generals raised their goblets together and gulped it down in one gulp. After which, they began to laugh heartily. As they chatted, Helian had made the generals exchange wine with each other. Naturally, they felt extremely happy in their hearts. Just as Helian finished drinking the wine in his hand, he realized that Cheng Huaiye was looking at Helian at this moment. Helian smiled in understanding the meaning in his eyes.


    "Haha, generals, today we must enjoy ourselves to the fullest. We still have something to announce!" Helian Haoyan laughed as he blurted out.


    "Haha, if there''s anything the emperor wants to announce, just say it. Could it be that we''re going to celebrate?" At this moment, among the group of generals, only Lan Cang dared to joke with Helian.


    "Haha, that''s right, it is indeed a great happiness, a double happiness indeed!" Helian looked at Lan Cang and smiled as well. A trace of ridicule could be seen within his eyes.


    "Oh? How can we be happy? " Lan Cang was also somewhat puzzled as he spoke. He naturally knew about the matter between Helian and Zi Yuan. Could it be that Zi Yuan was happy?


    "Oh, Lan Cang, today we will help you regain your rightful position. Are you willing? " Helian Lie suddenly said.


    "Take responsibility for me? What did the emperor say?


    "Haha, even if you are willing." As Helian said this, the generals and Zi Lin who was standing beside Violet Garden also began to breathe heavily. Their good brother, the marshal, was probably going to have a happy occasion at this moment. From Helian''s words, the generals all smiled as they looked at Lan Cang, afraid that they would miss an expression.


    "How could this humble subject dare not accept the emperor''s decree? I wonder what is it that the emperor wants to do with Lan Cang?" As he looked at Helian, the doubt in his heart intensified. Could it be that there was still a hope for him? Since Lan Cang wasn''t a fool, he could naturally hear what Helian Lie was implying.


    "That''s right. You haven''t gotten married yet this year, and since we''re from a great country of the Northern Yue, we definitely need an amazing woman to accompany us. Prince Cheng''s daughter, Cheng Lin, is also here today."


    "Reporting to the Emperor, this little girl is here." Zi Lin took a step forward and knelt on the ground as he spoke.


    "Alright, I''ll do a marriage for you today. You''ve met Lan Cang, how about it?" Helian Yu''s words caused Lan Cang to be stunned. At this moment, how could Lan Cang not understand Helian''s thoughts?


    "What does the emperor mean by this?"


    "Haha, I still don''t understand." Helian Feng also laughed when he saw the expression on Lan Cang''s face. At the same time, the other generals were also looking at Lan Cang as if they were watching a joke. All of them were laughing happily.


    "I want to arrange a marriage for the two of you. Men should get married, women should get married, and you two are a perfect match made in heaven." Helian Qing naturally knew why Lan Cang was acting this way, but since Helian had already said so, he wanted to sincerely help the two of them. However, Helian knew that he couldn''t say anything at this moment, otherwise, Lan Cang would think that he would be betrothed to Lan Cang in order to obtain the Violet Garden. Soon after, Helian had also seen what was happening, which meant that the next thing was for you to do it.


    "Marshal Cang, my eldest daughter Zi Lin has already known Marshal for a long time. Marshal Cang also said a few days ago that once we return from the great battle, we will have a good talk with this old man. Right now, the Emperor has decreed that if Marshal Cang doesn''t mind my daughter''s willowy appearance, I am willing to marry Marshal Cang. What do you think about this, Marshal?" After Cheng Huaiye had received Helian Lie''s order, he jumped out and smiled as he spoke to Blue River.


    "This, Prince Cheng, is not being arrogant. This matter happened too early, I beg the emperor to temporarily retract his orders." After he finished speaking, he looked towards the hall and spoke as he cupped his hands together in greeting.


    "Lady Zi Lin and I have only met once. If that''s the case, I''m afraid that I''ll disappoint your good intentions." Lan Cang said with a bitter expression.


    "Marshal, don''t tell me you don''t feel anything for Zi Lin?" The last time Lan Cang had spoken to his father in the main hall, he had felt that this person was someone he could entrust the trust to. After Lan Cang had left, Zi Lin had also hidden his feelings within him, but after hearing his father talk about this matter today, he had become extremely reluctant and unwilling to come to the main hall. After all, it was only when she was a girl that she had to be a little reserved.


    "Marshal Lan Cang, my sister is a talented girl from the Northern Yue Sect. She has an outstanding appearance, so why is Marshal Lan Cang rejecting her?" At this moment, Zi Yuan also jumped out and said unhappily.


    "Sigh. Zi Yuan, this matter ¡­" Hearing Violet Garden mention this matter, Lan Cang''s heart ached. ''Ah, the one I love is you. If you ask me to marry your sister, how can I let you go?''


    "Alright, we''ll discuss this later. Lan Cang, take a seat." Helian Lie waved his hand helplessly. He knew that forcing Lan Cang again at this moment was a little too much. However, Zi Lin suddenly took a step forward and spoke.


    "Zi Lin''s life is uncertain, and he is only willing to find someone who can entrust it to him." Zi Lin''s life is uncertain, and he is only willing to find someone who can entrust it to him. As Zi Lin spoke, tears rolled down his face.


    "Zi Lin, then go back first." At this moment, Helian had a headache. This marriage was completely ruined. Even Cheng Huaiye was having a bad time.


    "Lan Cang, what are you still standing there for? Why aren''t you explaining this to my sister?" At this moment, Zi Yuan said somewhat angrily.


    "Ah, good, Your Majesty, I ¡­"


    "Go, go." Helian Lie waved his hands, signalling for Lan Cang to chase after him. Lan Cang could only smile bitterly as he chased after her. He cupped his hands together as he apologetically nodded his head at Cheng Huaiye and ran out as well.

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    At this moment, after Zi Lin ran out, he directly arrived at the bottom of the Wutong City. Lan Cang had also chased after him for a short distance when he finally saw Zi Lin. Just as he wanted to speak, he saw Zi Lin looking at him with a somewhat pale face.


    The Wutong City was filled with flowers that were like flowing water, covering the streets. The streets that were filled with flourishing flowers and leaves were gradually entering autumn, and this season was the one that attracted tender affection.


    "I just left, are you really not going to keep me here for a moment?" In reality, she had been staring out of the corner of her eyes at Li Shang. She wanted to see if this man had any emotional fluctuations to his departure, but it was a pity that Zi Lin was destined to be disappointed.


    "If I wish to meet you from the very beginning, perhaps I will urge you to stay at this moment today." Lan Cang remained expressionless as he spoke. It was as if no one could stir him.


    "Am I that unattractive in your eyes?" Zi Lin''s heart ached. It seemed that he really couldn''t give up on this man who acted just like an upright man. He seemed to have a kind of magic that lingered in his heart regardless of day or night. After leaving that day, he knew that he would not be able to love anyone but him.


    His eyes were as clear as the stars, and at a glance, it seemed as if his follower could see the white amber liquid within the depths of the sea. However, at first glance, it looked as if there was an unfathomable amount of stars within the ocean, but soon after, Lan Cang continued to smile, and his smile was as bright as fire, as if the heavens and earth had opened up to a new world.


    "I''ve always wondered how you came to this world. It''s just like this wutong leaf that will fall down at any time, just like it''s never been here before. It''s like you''ve always been here, just that I don''t know when you''ll see it again." Lan Cang bent down and picked up the half leaf. He didn''t look at Zi Lin, but stared at the red half leaf as if he was talking about this leaf, or as if he was asking about it. In actuality, Lan Cang was currently thinking about the Violet Garden. Violet Garden had quietly arrived in his life like air, but he was unable to fall in love with her. For a moment, Lan Cang''s heart rose to his throat.


    At this moment, the flowers were like flowing water, covering the entire street. The blooming leaves of the parasol tree and the fire of the leaves covered the thriving street. It was already autumn, and the season was the most lovable.


    "If I were to leave, would you really not urge me to stay for even a moment?" Zi Lin seemed to be mumbling to himself as he stared at the parasol flowers on the ground. In fact, he was staring at Lan Cang from the corner of his eyes. She wanted to see if this man had any emotional fluctuations towards her departure, but it was a pity that Zi Lin was destined to be disappointed.


    "If you and I had met in the beginning, perhaps I would have urged you to stay for the moment today." Lan Cang remained expressionless as he spoke. It was as if no one could stir him. However, his words caused Yan Li Xi''s heart to tremble.


    Zi Lin''s heart ached. It seemed that he really couldn''t give up on this glass-like man. He seemed to have a kind of magic that would continue to haunt his heart regardless of day or night.


    His eyes were as clear as the stars, and at a glance, it seemed as if his follower could see the white amber liquid within the depths of the sea. However, at a glance, it seemed as if the follower could see the unfathomable depths of the sea, and after that, with a smile as bright as fire, as if the heavens and the earth were opening up to such a degree of transparency, he smiled as if nothing had happened.


    "If I leave, if there are no similar flowers in this life, then I will never marry again!" Zi Lin''s eyes were cold and decisive as he spoke. After he finished speaking, he turned around and no longer looked at Lan Cang.


    Why didn''t you chase after me? Even if you said ''stop'' now, I would still turn around. Lan Cang, could it be that I, Zi Lin, am not worthy of your love? As Zi Lin continued walking, his heart began to beat cold, as if it were about to freeze. As for Lan Cang, he was stunned by Zi Lin''s last sentence.


    Master Ku Zhi had told his master.


    "General Lan Cang, your life is destined to be filled with sorrow and desolation. From the very beginning, it will be eternal." Master Ku Zhi had said so back then. As for Lan Cang, he felt a wave of fear at these words. Could it be that he was destined to have no love in his life?


    "Does Grandmaster have a way to save Lan Cang in this life?" At this moment, Lan Cang knew that Master Ku Zhi might have figured out his identity and directly revealed his identity without any concealment. Perhaps, Master Ku Zhi would understand why he said those words.


    "If the general wants to break through this life, he needs to find a person. This person is not in your world, but has come to your world. He is the only similar flower that bloomed in this world, and this flower might be your eternal life." After he finished speaking, Master Ku Zhi held the buddhist beads in one hand and continued to roll about the buddhist beads with inscriptions engraved on them. After he finished listening, he bowed towards Master Ku Zhi before turning around and leaving, even though he had the status of someone with over a hundred years of experience, he still had to respect Master Ku Zhi.


    Today, I once again heard Lan Cang say that if there was no similar flower leaf in this life, then it would never appear again. Then if this flower was from the Violet Garden, then would the leaf be from me, Lan Cang? As for Zi Lin, his footsteps had already left his sight. Lan Cang decided to find Zi Lin and explain himself. Before he understood what he was thinking, he couldn''t let such a woman grieve for him.


    The Northern Yue was the most beautiful, and the most beautiful was in the City of Vengeance.


    Nightfall had arrived, and lanterns hung in the sky. The moon in the sky was already hanging up its bun, and the bustling of the world, accompanied by the chilly autumn wind, seemed to pierce through the bustling city. Every night, the city was filled with people laughing, and some were sad.


    Within the Luminous Fragrance Pavilion in the city of Xuelin, the wine here was one of the best in the world, and Zi Lin had come here from the very top.


    "Youngster, there''s not enough wine. Give me three more pots of Spring Wine." Zi Lin''s eyes were already slightly drunk, but his mind was still clear. Zi Lin wanted to get himself drunk, so he wanted to unrestrainedly get himself drunk to the point of losing consciousness so he could spend the night in sorrow.


    "Mistress, that Gu Nian seems to be Miss Zi Lin. She''s on the ''Sky'' seat." At the corner of Ming Xiang''s second floor, a black-clothed man spoke respectfully to a well-dressed youth beside him. An indescribable coldness could be seen in his eyes.


    "Yea, I''m actually drunk." As if he didn''t hear his subordinate''s words, he just stared at Zi Lin and spoke indifferently, as if he couldn''t believe it. Then, he paused for a moment before saying, Bring her to my room.


    "Yes, Mistress." That person also respectfully nodded his head. After the well-dressed youth turned around and left, he slowly walked down the stairs.


    "Miss Zi, my master would like to invite you to the Venerable Assassin Pavilion for a chat. May Miss Yan show him some face."


    "Heh, who are you, and who is your master? What does it have to do with me?" At that moment, Zi Lin was already a bit drunk. Even his words became a bit unrestrained. However, his mind was still somewhat clear by instinct. That person did not get angry when he heard Zi Lin''s words. Instead, he spoke even more gently.


    "My master is Feng Ling, he has met Miss Zi on the Black Tortoise Lake before. Today, seeing Miss here, my master felt that he was unable to get drunk with Miss last time, I hope Miss Yan can show him some respect." The man paused before continuing.


    "Master said that little miss seems to be unhappy today. Coincidentally, my master isn''t willing to let you have it today, so little miss, please come up and drink to your heart''s content." After those words were said, Zi Lin unexpectedly slapped the table and spoke with an intoxicated tone.


    "Lead the way." With that, he followed the man and headed upstairs.


    "Miss Zi, be careful of the stairs." That person saw that Zi Lin was even wobbling a bit and hurriedly supported him. After that, he carefully supported Zi Lin and arrived at the young man''s box.


    Although Zi Lin was somewhat drunk, he still maintained a clear mind. Naturally, Feng Ling still remembered it.


    "Miss Zi, it has been a long time. It is truly an honor to meet you again." Feng Ling saw that Zi Lin was slightly drunk at this moment and quietly frowned. After that, he changed into a gentle appearance. Soon after, he helped Zi Lin to sit on his right hand side.


    "So it''s you, huh? You''ve come today to drink wine with me?" Zi Lin did not say much. She was indifferent by nature and did not care about anything. At that moment, she only wanted to get drunk.


    "Haha, Miss Zi''s words are a bit of a joke for Feng Ling. At this meeting, we should naturally get drunk together." Feng Ling looked at Zi Lin. He still had the same appearance as back then. His face was pure white and gentle. Even his drunkenness had become slightly more beautiful. At that moment, his thoughts became even more intense.


    When a woman came to the restaurant, she was in a bad mood and could do anything other than get drunk. As for Lan Cang, he started to worry as well since Zi Lin was the older sister of Zi Yuan, and if anything happened to him, he wouldn''t know how to face Zi Yuan. Thinking up to here, Lan Cang also looked at the child and asked.


    "Child, have you ever seen a woman wearing purple clothes? She''s extremely beautiful."


    "Oh? "There is indeed such a woman. However, she seemed to have been called by Young Noble Feng earlier." The child tilted his head and said.


    "Young Noble Feng?" "Who is it?" Lan Cang frowned. Clearly, he had never heard of this person''s name before.


    "You don''t even know Young Noble Feng? Young Noble Feng is the eldest son of Lord Feng Xiang ah." The child stared speechlessly at Lan Cang, while he remained completely unmoved. He originally didn''t recognize the names of these subjects, so it was normal for him to be unable to recall them all at once.


    "Do you know where they went?"


    "It seems to be upstairs. I have something to busy myself with. " When the child heard this, he hurriedly went over when he heard someone cry out.


    At this moment, Zi Lin and Feng Ling had started drinking without a cup left. Although Zi Lin was a little drunk, he was still somewhat clear-headed. When he saw Feng Ling come over at this moment, he naturally raised his spirits.

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    "What do you want?"


    "Miss Violet Rain, what is the meaning of this? I saw that there were some droplets of water on your clothes and I wanted to help you wipe them off." Feng Ling looked at Zi Lin with a perverted expression. At this moment, he felt as though he was on fire.


    "Don''t do it, I''ll do it myself." As Zi Lin spoke, his body also leaned back, but Feng Ling smiled evilly and moved closer.


    "Let me help little miss. Feng Ling is the best at undressing people." As Feng Ling spoke, he pounced towards Zi Lin, who suddenly shouted.


    "Bastard! Someone help!"


    "Haha, scream, scream! This is my private room. Even if someone heard, they wouldn''t ask." At this moment, Feng Ling also arrogantly shouted out. His gentle and refined appearance had already been thrown to the side. As Zi Lin shouted, Lan Cang, who was searching on the second floor, suddenly perked up his ears. Then, with a dark and cold expression, he rushed towards the Tender Fragrance Pavilion.


    "Don''t come over here, I ¡­ I know martial arts." At this moment, Zi Lin still wanted to scare Feng Ling, but the way Feng Ling looked at him had become extremely vulgar.


    "Haha, I ¡­"


    "Bam!" Before Feng Ling could finish his words, the brocade door of the Ming Xiang Pavilion was kicked open by Lan Cang. Both of them were startled, and when they saw that it was Lan Cang, Zi Lin hurriedly ran to his back.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death!" Feng Ling, on the other hand, was just about to curse at him when he saw that it was actually Lan Cang. For a moment, his mouth was wide open and his entire body shivered. He naturally knew of Lan Cang''s name, and at this moment, Feng Ling''s heart was begging for death as well.


    "Get lost!" With an angry roar, Lan Cang kicked Feng Ling. This kick, which contained his anger, was suddenly thrown out at this moment. At the same time, Zi Lin had also tightly dragged himself into Lan Cang''s clothes.


    "Zi Lin, are you alright?" After his rage, Lan Cang had calmed down. He looked at the corner of Zi Lin''s eyes, and could still see the remnants of his tears.


    "It''s okay, it''s okay." Zi Lin was still in a daze as he muttered to himself. It was obvious that the incident just now had dealt a blow to her, a girl from a noble family who had yet to leave the pavilion.


    "Zi Lin, I''m sorry. It''s all my fault. You were almost bullied by this bastard." Lan Cang also said with a pained expression as he looked at Zi Lin''s expression.


    "Marshal Cang, there''s no need to be like this. It''s Zi Lin who''s worrying Marshal." Zi Lin looked at Lan Cang with a vein in his eyes as he spoke.


    "How is that my fault? It''s just ¡­" Seeing this, Lan Cang helplessly sighed and continued.


    "Let''s go down first."


    "Alright." Zi Lin also slowly followed behind Lan Cang.


    There was also a deep pool between the two maple trees at the bottom of the city. Lan Cang couldn''t help but peek into the pool and realize that ever since he had returned, he had completely ignored the stubble on his face. At this moment, his face was completely covered with stubble.


    "How could I let a beautiful woman be so full of love?" Lan Cang muttered softly. His voice was even softer than the sound of leaves falling to the ground in the wind. Following him, Lan Cang also looked at Zi Lin and said.


    "Zi Lin, I''m sure you have some misunderstandings towards me. It''s not that I''m not willing to marry you, it''s just that right now, many things happen. Some things haven''t been settled yet, so I can''t just casually marry you like this!"


    "Zi Lin understands. Zi Lin isn''t in a hurry. As long as Marshal Lan Cang is interested in Zi Lin, Zi Lin will wait for him." At this moment, when Zi Lin heard Lan Cang''s words, his heart was filled with joy. After all, this man had some ideas about him, otherwise he wouldn''t have said such words.


    "You are destined to be alone for your entire life." Every time he thought of these words, Lan Cang''s heart would hurt. At this moment, however, with such a beautiful woman deeply in love with him, Lan Cang hesitated, but in his heart, he had never been able to let go of Zi Yuan. It was the appearance of Zi Yuan that made him think that Zi Yuan was the flower he had always been waiting for. Lan Cang was startled for a moment before he looked at Zi Lin and said.


    "Zi Lin, do you know why I publicly rejected you in the main hall today?"


    "Why? Is it because there is no peace in this world? Although Zi Lin doesn''t come out often in his family, he still knows something." Zi Lin looked at Lan Cang with a livid expression.


    "This is one reason, but there is another reason. When I was still a teenager, I went to Dahua Temple and there was an elder named Ku Zhi. He said that if I never met a flower similar to it, then it was destined that I would not be happy." As Lan Cang spoke, he looked at the lake with a somewhat lost expression. It was as if his entire life was like a mirror, filled with flowers and a moon.


    "Why? Is it because the master calculated for you that you''ve decided that you''re destined to be alone for your entire life? I don''t believe it." Zi Lin''s mouth curled as he listened. Both of his eyes looked as though they were about to cry, and his voice carried a hint of a sobbing tone.


    Zi Lin, that master is the number one person in the Great Hua Temple and also the master of the former Emperor of the Northern Yue. His words are immutable truth, and even if I don''t care, I still have to think for you.


    "If there is no chance, even if there is, I am willing to mourn your death for the rest of my life." When Zi Lin heard this, he hurriedly interjected.


    "Ahh, what''s the point in doing this? It''s not that I don''t want to, it''s an indisputable fact." When Lan Cang heard Zi Lin say this, his heart warmed, but he still felt that he couldn''t let down a girl like this. Lan Cang heard Zi Lin say this, and his heart warmed, but he still felt that he couldn''t let down a girl like this.


    Marshal, Zi Lin only wants to say that if something were to happen to you in your life, Zi Lin will never marry. When you saw the marshal talking to my father that day, you knew that the marshal valued relationships greatly. How can Zi Lin not love such a man? Zi Lin said with a resolute expression.


    "Zi Lin, why are you doing this?" Lan Cang sighed.


    "If you can live a peaceful life, who is willing to leave your home? If you have no one to accompany you in this life, and if anyone comes to give you a warm life, then I''m willing to give you a warm life, and a head full of white hair." After Zi Lin said this, he immediately said without waiting for Cang to respond.


    "Marshal, let''s not talk about today''s matter anymore. I''m going back. Take care, Marshal. Zi Lin, wait for you." As he watched Zi Lin walk away, the tears in his eyes couldn''t be hidden any longer. As for Lan Cang, he stared blankly at the scene as Zi Lin walked away. Just saying ''I''ll wait'' caused Lan Cang''s heart to freeze.


    "I hope that you will live a peaceful life with a head full of white hair. "Haha, I want to as well." Ever since Zi Yuan had appeared, Lan Cang had assumed that it was only Zi Yuan that was waiting for him. However, when he suddenly recalled Master Ku Zhi''s statement about the similar flower, could it be that Zi Lin and Zi Yuan were siblings, and that the word ''similar'' referred to Zi Lin? Lan Cang''s heart had also become tangled up, but he felt that the feeling he had toward Zi Yuan was something that couldn''t be drowned.


    The leaves of the wutong tree were blown down by the wind, causing them to be born on the ground. The maple leaves also joined in the liveliness and drifted over. Lan Cang stood there for a long time, thinking about something, before slowly walking up to the other side of the bridge with a bewildered look in his eyes. He seemed to be at a loss, but at the same time, seemed to have understood something.


    In the Northern Yue Palace, the Congee Palace was the empress dowager''s residence. At this moment, the empress dowager was sitting on the embroidered bed, somewhat distracted as she thought of something. Suddenly, a eunuch walked over and whispered something into the empress dowager''s ear.


    "Get him over here right now."


    "Yes, Majesty." The eunuch replied in a low voice before walking out.


    Not long after, a middle-aged man wearing a red ghost wolf mask walked over and knelt on one knee.


    "The empress dowager is fortunate."


    "Mm, get up." The empress dowager waved her hand, placing the teacup on the table.


    "Have you done all the things I asked you to do?"


    "This, this ¡­" The middle-aged man was also hesitating as he spoke. It was obvious that he did not manage to complete the task he had asked of him.


    "Hmph, Ghost Wolf, don''t forget, who are you working for right now?" As the empress dowager spoke, she suddenly stood up and pointed a finger at the ghost wolf.


    "Yes, yes, this humble one knows, this humble one knows, I beg the empress dowager to give this young one some more time." The Ghost Wolf was also trembling with fear. In front of him was the empress dowager of the imperial court, while he was just a hitman. Seeing the empress dowager angry, even the Ghost Wolf was a little afraid.


    Hmph, I''ve given you so many benefits and even promised to give you ten thousand taels of gold after you complete the task. But you still haven''t completed the task. The empress dowager looked coldly at the ghost wolf as she spoke, and as soon as the wolf met her gaze, it unconsciously lowered its head and continued speaking.


    "Esteemed Empress Dowager, I''m afraid this matter will be very difficult to handle right now. After all, the emperor has just returned. If the court were to fall into chaos right now, even the Sixth Prince wouldn''t be able to properly take over." The Ghost Wolf somewhat unwillingly spoke, but also had a bit of resentment in his heart. Even if he had money, he would still have to see how much money he had to spend to get it.

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    "Bastard! What Sixth Prince? Remember your identity. What does this have to do with Sixth Prince?" The empress dowager suddenly spoke out angrily before taking two steps with her back facing the ghost wolf.


    "Yes, yes, yes. This little one is just spouting nonsense." The ghost wolf''s gaze turned cold, but its tone remained respectful.


    "Hmph, it''s good that you know this. Let me tell you, I''ll give you seven more days. If you don''t see the situation I want to see, you should know the consequences." After the empress dowager finished speaking, she sat back down on the chair and looked at the ghost wolf, who had a hint of hesitation in his eyes. He was about to blurt out something and change his tone.


    "Empress Dowager, seven days is probably a little short. You should also know that the emperor is going to marry Prince Cheng''s daughter into the Purple Garden soon. If they make a move at this point, the emperor might be suspicious." The ghost wolf finished its sentence and looked at the empress dowager with a frown.


    "Hmm? This matter does make sense. Then, after the emperor has arranged the marriage, let''s begin to take action. Remember, everything needs to be done quickly. Moreover, do not let anyone know your identity. Understand? " Her Majesty spoke at the end and lowered her voice.


    "Yes, Empress Dowager. This servant understands." The ghost wolf followed the Empress Dowager''s gaze and nodded as it spoke, before continuing.


    "I wonder if the empress dowager has any other plans? The Ghost Wolf should be done with the empress dowager as well. It''s probably more like the Ghost Wolf committed a crime."


    "It''s rare for you to have such thoughts. Whatever, you should do a good job on this matter for now. You won''t be lacking benefits." When the empress dowager heard the Ghost Wolf''s words, her heart eased as well, and her tone eased.


    "Yes, yes, Empress Dowager Xie." The ghost wolf''s eyes flashed with a sly glint before it lowered its head, no longer looking at the empress dowager.


    "You can leave first. Remember, before you finish what you need to, don''t come here again."


    "Yes, empress dowager. This one will take his leave first." After the ghost wolf finished, it carefully lowered its head and left step by step.


    After the ghost wolf left, a man dressed in luxurious aristocratic clothing walked out from behind the curtain. He said in a slightly high-pitched voice, "Can this kind of assassin accomplish this?"


    "Don''t worry. Although the Ghost Wolf is an assassin, isn''t Cheng Zi Yuan still an outstanding assassin? She also helped Helian Lie with a lot of things." The empress dowager raised her teacup, gently rubbed the lid a few times, then took a sip before speaking again.


    "Everything will only come to an end after the wedding ceremony. At that time, I''m afraid there will be a good opportunity." The empress dowager''s gaze was a little gloomy as she looked at the teacup in her hands, as if she was talking to herself.


    "Oh? What time is it? "


    "You don''t need to know about this. Child, don''t worry. The Queen Mother won''t lie to you." The empress dowager had also put on a smile as she looked at her child. This noble youth was the Sixth Prince, Helian''s younger brother.


    "Yes, mother. I will take my leave first and leave everything to mother." After the Sixth Prince finished speaking, he turned around and left with a trace of ruthlessness in his eyes. After he left, the empress dowager also revealed a trace of ruthlessness in her eyes, as if there would be a bloody storm in the next few days. Helian Tong was abnormally happy now, as if tomorrow would be the day of his wedding.


    The day that he returned was the day that the two of them would be married, so he must make sure that all the other countries knew about this matter. This was the proof of a promise he made to Zi Yuan, and if the emperor were to accept a concubine as his concubine, why would he need to put on such a show, but towards Zi Yuan, He Lian was also unwilling to end this matter hastily. He must let everyone in the world know that Zi Yuan belonged to He Lian.


    "Men, send out the invitation cards. On the day of my wedding tomorrow, I will invite everyone to a banquet." "Haha." After Helian said this, he burst into hearty laughter.


    "Yes, Your Majesty. This servant will go now." At the same time, Zi Yuan also stood up by himself in his own daughter''s room. Tomorrow, he would be marrying Helian, which made Zi Yuan feel as if she was in a dream. He seemed to be thinking about something, his face occasionally cold and occasionally flashing with a touch of gentleness.


    At that moment, Zi Yuan also felt that it was inconceivable. His mind still stopped at that moment, his own gentleness had been given to Helian, and the heart that he did not release had also been given to Helian. At that moment, when he was about to get married, even Zi Yuan did not expect that everything would happen so quickly.


    "Zi Yuan, what are you thinking about?" When Zi Lin entered the room, he noticed the stunned Zi Yuan and felt slightly envious of him.


    "I''m thinking about tomorrow''s wedding, isn''t it a little too soon?" Zi Yuan seemed to be asking Zi Lin, but also seemed to be talking to himself.


    "Is it fast? It''s time for you to get married. I never would have thought that you would leave the pavilion even before elder sister. You really make elder sister ashamed." Zi Lin said with a tinge of grief.


    "Elder sister, where are you talking about? It''s definitely because there''s something floating in the sky right now that Lan Cang doesn''t want to marry me right now. He might be interested in elder sister as well." Zi Yuan looked at his elder sister and consoled her with a haggard expression.


    "Hur hur, I hope so." Zi Lin said somewhat unnaturally. After which, he continued speaking.


    "For tomorrow''s grand wedding, I''ve chosen a silk scene for you. Take a look yourself and see which color you like." As Zi Lin spoke, he brought out the silk. One was red like fire, while the other was white like snow.


    "I choose this white one." Those who got married in the ancient times all wore beautiful wedding gowns, whereas she herself came here in the twenty-first century. Since she did not wear the wedding gowns, she was going to wear the wedding gowns from ancient times. Thinking up to here, Zi Yuan''s eyes suddenly lit up; everyone in the world knows that his wedding was already a type of pride, but if I were to change my wedding gowns in this ancient times, I''m afraid that he is the one and only person in this world. Thinking of this, Zi Yuan also spoke up.


    "Sister, I want you to help me with something."


    "Hmm? If there''s something you need to say to big sister, just say it. "


    "Mm. I want to have elder sister help me make a set of clothes. I''m afraid that these clothes are a bit strange, but once they are made, they will be abnormally beautiful." Zi Yuan''s eyes lit up.


    "Do you have a design? If there is, I can ask someone to chase you out overnight. " When Zi Lin heard this, he also felt that the clothes Violet Garden was talking about were slightly curious.


    "Alright, sister, just wait for me. I''ll go to your room to look for you afterwards. I''ll do it now." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he prepared to use paper, ink, brush, and ink to draw the wedding dress in his heart.


    At the end of the wedding dress was a phoenix tail with an azure jade gem on it. It was white inside and white outside, and the sleeves on both sides of the dress also fluttered like feathers, giving off a kind of ethereal feeling. Thinking of this, Zi Yuan began to carefully draw.


    "Ahh, is ¡­ is this the robe you spoke of? It''s so beautiful." Zi Lin was slightly surprised when he saw how beautiful the Violet Garden''s wedding dress was.


    "Elder sister, this is a wedding dress." Zi Yuan also looked at the wedding dress he drew with some pride.


    "Wedding dress? That was a good name indeed. It was like a snow-white muslin dress. It was transparent yet firm. It was indeed beautiful. Zi Yuan, how did you think of that? " The more Zi Lin looked, the happier he became.


    "Hoho, when my elder sister marries, Zi Yuan will definitely make a wedding dress like that for elder sister as well." He loved clothes. Regardless of whether it was in the modern or ancient times, women were like this. Thus, when Zi Lin saw such a beautiful piece of clothing, he naturally felt happy in his heart.


    "Alright, then big sister will be waiting for that day. I''ll call some people to chase them out first." As Zi Lin spoke, he held the marriage dress design in both hands. He had actually forgotten to invite Zi Yuan for a meal. Looking at it, even Zi Yuan shook his head repeatedly. It seemed that his sister also really liked this kind of wedding dress.


    Within Prince Cheng''s estate, in the main hall, Cheng Huaiye was a bit happy seeing that his daughter was about to be married off. It was likely that he didn''t care much about his youngest daughter all these years, but everything that Violet Garden had done in the past few days had made him, his father, start to admire her.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re going to get married tomorrow. Furthermore, the one you''re marrying is the Emperor. From now on, you have to serve the Emperor well."


    "Father, daughter understands." Zi Yuan said indifferently as he was still eating.


    "Mn, that''s for the best. Father has treated you badly these past few years. Zi Yuan, don''t be angry at Father." When Cheng Huai saw how Zi Yuan was acting, he spoke in an embarrassed manner. It was indeed a bit unkind for him to speak to his daughter in such a manner now.


    "It''s fine, I''m not blaming dad." If I had not teleported to this place, you would be my real father. Just based on your attitude toward the former owner of this body of mine during those days, I would want to turn hostile with you at this moment. However, when I saw that Cheng Huaiye''s hair had turned white, and that he was unwilling to throw his temper away, I felt that everything in my heart was as if I was in a dream.


    "I''m full. I''m going to find my sister to discuss tomorrow''s wedding." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he left the dining table. Cheng Huaiye also looked at the figure of Zi Yuan leaving and subconsciously sighed. If he had known earlier, he wouldn''t have done it this way.


    Today was the day of celebration in the Northern Yue Imperial Palace. Today was the day of the grand wedding, and also the day when Zi Yuan and Helian witnessed their happiness in the future. For a moment, the Imperial Palace was in a state of chaos.


    "Aiya, are your lanterns off course?"


    "Right, right, right. This is the spot. Don''t move." At this moment, the eunuch was making all sorts of insinuations, fearing that he would ruin the little drop he had today.


    "Eunuch, I''ve already collected all of the greetings cards. At this moment, those people are also in the hall." A young eunuch came over to say.


    "Alright, I understand. I''ll be going over now." At the same time, Eunuch Wang''s sharp voice rang out and he trotted over. Today, all the people who came were important figures.

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    At this moment within the Imperial Palace, a hundred officials were seated within the Phoenix Pavilion. The guests from all four directions were conversing with each other, and those who were unfamiliar with each other also began to become familiar with each other. Within the palace, hundreds of flowers bloomed together, and each seat had a Tian Xiang Snow Lotus.


    The palace was bustling with noise and excitement. The moment Helian appeared, he was immediately dressed in a red dragon robe with a golden crown on his head. He had exquisite eyes and a touch of red on his body.


    "Today, thank you all for coming to our wedding. I wish you all a toast first." After Helian Lie came out, he took the wine cup handed to him by the eunuch and spoke to the official.


    "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Everyone kneeled.


    "Everyone, there''s no need to be so courteous today. Get up." Helian Lie waved his hand and smiled as he spoke. At this moment, Lan Cang was also standing there, looking at the meticulously arranged scene. He felt a little sad. However, he still looked at Helian Lie and sincerely wished him well.


    "Today is the emperor''s grand wedding, and his target is his beloved person. This subject wishes that the emperor and Lady Violet Garden will grow old together and end their lives together."


    "Haha, Lan Cang, what you said today was great!" Helian laughed as he nodded his head.


    At the same time, some of the ministers also bowed to Helian Haoyan for the grand wedding ceremony. At that moment, the Zi Yuan was, for once in a long time, a bit nervous behind the palace. It was not a good time for him to go in yet, and seeing how beautiful the current Zi Yuan, who was wearing a wedding dress, was, Zi Lin also felt admiration from the bottom of his heart.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re so beautiful."


    "Elder sister, you are the most beautiful person in your life. But today, you will also have this day." Zi Yuan also smiled a bit happily. Today was the day of his wedding, so there was no need to keep his expression so low.


    "Yeah, today is the most beautiful moment of my life." Zi Lin muttered to himself. His eyes were also filled with anticipation. Soon after, he recalled something.


    "Oh right, the auspicious hour is about to arrive. You haven''t painted red yet, hurry up and come here!" In the ancient times, only this sort of red paper was able to make a person''s lips have a rosy luster when a bride had no lipstick. As Zi Lin spoke, he was about to place the red paper on Zi Yuan''s mouth, but Zi Yuan did not say anything and slowly sucked on the red paper. In the ancient times, only this sort of red paper was able to make a person''s lips have a rosy luster.


    From the perspective of Zi Yuan, she was a little lost. Which emperor didn''t have three thousand beauties in the harem, but instead was married to someone in her place? This made Zi Yuan a little flustered, and then he also felt that he couldn''t afford to have so many people fight with him for a husband. It was an insult to him in Zi Yue. Even though this was an ancient era, the thoughts of the twenty-first century couldn''t get Zi Yuan to approve of polygamy.


    Within the hall, Helian smiled and drank one cup after another with the crowd. Following which, a sharp cry from the eunuch could be heard.


    "The auspicious hour has arrived, please enter the palace with the bride."


    "Quickly, Zi Yuan, we''re going over." Zi Lin, upon hearing that voice, quickly helped the Zi Yuan up. At that moment, the Zi Yuan was wearing a white wedding dress. At that moment, the Zi Yuan really had a slim and beautiful appearance. Her eyebrows were open and her hair was white. She was standing in the middle of a precipitous path. Her green temples were stained with spring smoke. With her white hands covered by the wedding dress, revealing half of her snow-white skin and her creamy skin, she was like a goddess that had descended from the heavens. When she walked into the hall, all of them began to breathe quickly, and even more so, when they saw the current Zi Yuan, they could not help but drool.


    "The bride is so beautiful." A person in the hall whispered to the people around him.


    "Yeah, she''s too beautiful. It''s as if these clothes were custom-made for her. It''s simply too wonderful." The other person praised him sincerely. When the Violet Garden entered the hall and saw the peace in Helian''s eyes, the Violet Garden suddenly approached Helian and asked softly.


    "Helian, do you remember what I told you that day?" Helian Lie, who had been called out by the Violet Garden, woke up as well. He then looked at the Violet Garden with a determined gaze and shouted loudly.


    "I am extremely grateful to all of you for participating in Helian''s wedding today. For this year, Helian was able to become husband and wife with what he loved in his heart. For the rest of his life, Helian fell in love with Zi Yuan. This smile was like a blossoming of ice and snow, but there was a kind of magic within that smile, causing everyone in the great hall to feel that there was no one else in the world who could share this woman with them. As for Lan Cang, he looked at the current Zi Yuan and was slightly dazzled.


    "Today, since the Violet Garden was able to become husband and wife with Helian Xuanyin, they are willing to follow them through life and death. From old to old, let''s live in harmony!" He Lian also walked step by step towards the center of the hall towards Zi Yuan, but his footsteps were like the weight of rocks as he walked towards her. It was an extremely arduous walk, and the beauty in front of him would be his future wife, not to mention he would be alone. Although he was the emperor, in the face of such a woman, he felt an indescribable pride.


    In the beginning, Zi Yuan''s accidental action had ruined his and his concubine''s plans, but when he saw Zi Yuan''s cold face that time, he unconsciously became attracted to her. It was actually the first time that he forced himself to do something to Zi Yuan, and it was also because Zi Yuan''s skills were extraordinary that made him admire her very much, and in the end, he slowly fell in love with this woman. And on the battlefield, not a single girl was weaker than him.


    Thinking of this, the way Helian Lie looked at the Violet Garden became more and more gentle. The Violet Garden naturally felt this Helian. At this moment, the Violet Garden did not remove her veil.


    "Jun, please unveil the veil for me. This face shall be opened by Jun!" As soon as she finished speaking, she looked directly at Helian, whose hands started to tremble in the air. The Violet Garden was naturally able to sense Helian''s feelings at this moment. Suddenly, Helian calmed down and took off the veil in an instant.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan was as foolish as a scarlet flame. Under her originally beautiful face was an incomparably exquisite makeup. Her face was like a lotus flower blooming for a split-second, causing everyone to be enchanted. Soon after, Zi Yuan rolled his eyes at the stunned Helian.


    "Zi Yuan, you are too beautiful today." After Helian said this, the eunuch looked straight at the Violet Garden and shouted loudly.


    "May Your Majesty join our bride in worship to the heavens and earth." After the eunuch shouted, just as he was about to bow to heaven and earth again, he heard an extremely gentle voice calling out.


    "Stop!" As the sound of the voice faded, everyone turned to look at the person who spoke. That person was clad in snow-white clothes and wore a white cloth. His face was exquisite and his eyes were like stars in the sky.


    "Your majesty, I am the Marquis of Dongping, Feng Lingxue. Today, seeing your majesty be so happy with such a beauty, I cannot help but feel extremely blessed for your majesty as well. It is rare to see such a beauty today, Lingxue wants to play music for your majesty and sing a song about how good the emperor and his wife are when they have white hair. I hope Your majesty will allow it." As Feng Lingxue spoke, he smiled and bowed.


    Haha, good, so it''s the young duke Dongping. It''s been a long time since I''ve heard the duke''s melody, and I''ve been the first in Eastern Ping. It''s been a great honor to be able to have a hearty meal today." At this moment, there was no way that he would reject someone''s blessing. Zi Yuan also looked at Feng Lingxue with some curiosity, she had heard of this person''s name earlier, and today, after seeing that his reputation was indeed well-deserved, Feng Lingxue also shook his head with a smile. His smile was like the blossoming of a scorching sun, incomparably brilliant. "Then, a long Xiao appeared in his hand and he slowly placed it on his lips.


    At first, the sound was still soft, like clear spring water flowing downwards from a mountain. It gradually became compact again, and after listening closely, one could hear that the zither music seemed to have some sort of magic, causing one to be intoxicated by it.


    "The clouds fly at the head of the dragon, it is night by the river. The smoke was so thick that it could last for a long time.


    Forgetting the river head, thousands of miles away,


    "She seems to be a goddess from the divine capital, but it would be difficult for her to meet her ¡­"


    Her voice was clear and calm, as if she was narrating the thoughts of a young girl. Everyone in the hall looked at each other with surprise. After a long while, Zi Yuan sighed lightly.


    It was different from the previous one, it actually became violent, as though she was narrating the story of a woman and her lover, the sound was constantly rising and falling, the music itself was shocking, everyone was intoxicated at this moment, the gaze they used to look at Feng Lingxue was also a little different, this person was actually such a musician.

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    At this moment, Helian completely became intoxicated by the sound of the flute as well, while Zi Yuan slowly closed his eyes. This melody actually caused one''s mind to become unstable, to the point where even they were somewhat unable to endure it, and they were instantly intoxicated. After a long while, the sound had reached its end and everyone in the hall, including Zi Yuan, were stunned when the sound stopped.


    When Feng Lingxue saw how the crowd was acting, he also smiled. His smile was also abnormally gentle as he suddenly spoke.


    "The pearls do not move to form two eyebrows, the lead flowers are all naive, the young girls in the building play the song, and sit there sighing for a long time. Beautiful people, not the bone brows public official, the beauty in the time spent in the hall, so far three years smell the fragrance. Eyebrows will struggle for the green, the common peach and the red. Beautiful women in the flower hall, so far three years of fragrance, fingers as sharp as spring onions, mouth like Judan, delicate steps, exquisite peerless. The slender hands, snow-white wrists and exposed, feet tiptoeing, head tortoiseshell light. With a slight step, I turn my wrist into a fine muslin. "


    "What a good poem, I''m afraid this poem will be passed down through the ages." After hearing Feng Lingxue finish reciting the poem, the Zi Yuan suddenly clapped and shouted. The poem was indeed exceptionally beautiful, causing the Zi Yuan to become a bit intoxicated. After that, she looked at Feng Lingxue and also smiled.


    "Marquis Feng, the Violet Garden cannot thank you enough for your beautiful words and heavenly music today."


    "Hehe, Lady Violet Garden is too polite. To be able to see such a heavenly beauty like Empress Violet Garden today, it must have been enough to fill Feng Lingxue''s eyes with happiness." From the moment he came in to see this woman wearing a veil, he had felt that she was a bit misty. When this woman openly told Helian Lie that she loved him alone in this life, even Feng Lingxue had a different opinion of this woman. Earlier on, she had heard that this woman would not lose to men, and seeing her for the first time today, it was as expected. Thus, it was for this reason that Feng Lingxue unconsciously wanted to play a song under such circumstances.


    "Men, come sit for Marquis Feng." Helian Lie also happily smiled as he gave the orders. It was very rare for anyone to sit in the palace of the Emperor other than the parents of the two parties and their families. At this moment, everyone looked at Feng Lingxue with admiration, while Feng Lingxue calmly sat in the palace. Helian gave the eunuch a look. The eunuch immediately understood and shouted out.


    "May the emperor and the Empress bow to heaven and earth!"


    After waiting for Helian Lie and Zi Yuan to bow to the outside of the hall, the eunuch''s voice rang out once again.


    "Second bow to the hall." When Cheng Huai saw that Helian Lie was bowing to him, he couldn''t help but smile. Other than when he was young, this time was a wedding, which made Huan Huai smile in delight. As for Zi Yuan, he also bowed to the empress dowager, who waved her hand as she spoke.


    "Being able to have such a beautiful daughter-in-law today is also a happy thing for me." The empress dowager smiled, but Violet Garden nodded towards her as well. When she turned around, her eyes flashed with an undetectable glint as her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.


    "Husband and wife bow to each other!" At this moment, Helian and Zi Yuan looked at each other. The two of them did not say anything else. With that one glance, it was as if the heavens and earth had been shattered for ages. The two of them then bowed to each other.


    "Send him to the bridal room!" When Zi Lin heard the eunuch''s shout, he walked over and placed one hand on Zi Yuan''s palm. Then, he supported Zi Yuan into the room at the back of the palace.


    "Today is our wedding''s day. Everyone here needs to drink a few cups of wine. Haha." After Helian said this, Helian walked forward as everyone toasted to each other. Then, they began to say words of blessings to Helian, who was also abnormally happy. He accepted the toasts one by one and walked over to Feng Lingxue with a smile.


    "I am not too grateful to have received such a great gift from Marquis Feng today."


    "I''ve long heard that His Majesty the Emperor is a very courteous man and have never seen him before. Today, it''s really my honor to be able to attend Your Majesty''s wedding. Your Majesty''s words are a bit too kind." At this moment, Helian Lie could see that this person was indeed extraordinary and did not disappoint his fame, so he became somewhat wary in his heart. Furthermore, Zi Yuan, who was standing behind the hall, had also stopped his wedding dress at this moment, and could not help but frown upon hearing the noise coming from outside.


    For example, the empress dowager, Zi Yuan, in the last bow, discovered that the empress dowager was looking at him with a strange gaze. Although this was the case, he did not think too much about it, so he did not think too much, instead, it was Feng Lingxue. This person was indeed unworthy of his name, and his melodious voice made everyone drunk, and this person was also the young marquis of the East Peak. Although he was a marquis, being able to replace the East Peak to attend the wedding proved that this person''s status was on the east side.


    Helian Lie stood outside and pulled at the crowd without saying a word. After Helian Li drank a cup of wine, the Sixth Prince also walked over and said to Helian Lie.


    "Royal brother, today you haven''t accepted this cup of wine from your little brother."


    "Haha, don''t blame me, little brother. Come, let us brothers have a drink." Helian Yu also laughed and downed the wine in one gulp. The Sixth Prince shot a glance at Helian, before draining the cup of wine in his hand.


    "Royal brother, to be able to have such a heavenly wife today is something that I am envious of. I hope that Royal brother will be able to live together with my sister-in-law forever."


    "Alright, I''ve spoken good words for you, brother." At the same time, the Sixth Prince also quietly left the hall. He unconsciously looked towards the interior of the hall, and if anyone were to take note of this, they would be able to see a hint of fanaticism in the Sixth Prince''s eyes. Then, the Sixth Prince couldn''t help but let out a cold snort as he slowly left the center of the hall.


    "Heh, it seems that the interior of the imperial palace of the North Yue is rather unstable as well." At this moment, Feng Lingxue had already arrived at the back of the palace. As she saw the flowers bloom in unison, the red brocade floated as she muttered to herself.


    "Mistress, could it be that the Imperial Palace of the Northern Yue has yet to pacify the internal strife?" Feng Yun also asked with some doubt.


    "Feng Yun, you''ve been by my side for so long. Some things can''t even be heard, it can''t even be true." After Feng Lingxue finished speaking, he plucked a rose and lightly sniffed at his nose before continuing.


    "Just like these roses. Although they are beautiful, there might be even more thorns on the back. Even if you pull them out, it doesn''t necessarily mean that the roses won''t hurt people." Feng Lingxue smiled confidently, causing Feng Yun to become even more confused.


    "Mistress is master, I don''t understand these matters."


    "Hehe, you don''t need to understand. I''m afraid that the Northern Yue is going to be in chaos again soon." At this moment, he was drawing a picture of a beautiful woman with a brush in his hand. Clearly, Feng Lingxue was also affected by the marriage between Helian and Zi Yuan, and the voice of the Purple Garden had also unknowingly appeared in Feng Lingxue''s mind, causing the speed of the brush in his hands to increase. Not long later, his hand stopped moving and a beautiful woman appeared, wearing a white robe.


    "Mistress, are you interested in that Violet Garden as well?" Feng Yun looked at the person on the painting. It was clear that this was the main character of today''s wedding. For a moment, he felt that his master had taken a fancy to such a beauty.


    "No, this woman is not moving, but rather, she is evading people when they see her." After Feng Lingxue finished speaking, he no longer looked at the painting and just placed it at this place. However, his thoughts suddenly began to move.


    To be able to kill a few generals in Murong Xiu''s hands, to penetrate deep into the enemy ranks to assassinate Zhuge Feimo, and to force Murong Xiu to retreat and guard the city, and to even kill several officials in the imperial court, all of these things made Feng Lingxue feel somewhat surprised. Perhaps the legend wasn''t true, but because he didn''t see the real person, he was able to deeply sense the aura and temperament of that woman.


    "Let''s go."


    "Yes, Mistress."


    At this moment, within the large hall, Helian had finished drinking cups after cups of wine with everyone and felt a little drunk. At this moment, within the large hall, Helian had drank cup after cup with everyone and felt a little drunk.


    At this moment, Zi Yuan had already taken off his wedding dress. His eyes would occasionally look outside. When he saw Helian somewhat drunk, he spoke.


    "Have you drunk your fill?"


    "Haha, great! I didn''t expect there to be a beauty waiting for me here. Haha!" Helian Yu teased, while Zi Yuan also smiled. Today, his smile was even more numerous than his usual smile.


    "Hmm? "Then you can take off the top of my veil." The top of the veil could be said to be extremely heavy. However, Zi Yuan was willing to wait for Helian to come and retrieve it. When Helian Zong saw this, he hurriedly and carefully removed the veil and looked at the Violet Garden with a face full of comfort.


    "Zi Yuan, you have truly shocked me today. You are truly too beautiful today."


    "Alright, let''s talk about this later when my hair is white." Zi Yuan could not bear Helian''s burning gaze either.


    "Haha, then wife, let''s go to bed." As Helian said this, he carried Violet Garden across the bed.

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    In the great hall today, the beauty of the purple garden had also caused Helian Lie to be somewhat dazed. Looking at the current purple garden, Helian couldn''t hold back anymore, and his large hands groped around the body of the purple garden. When he reached the twin peaks of the mountain, he could not help but knead it, causing the purple garden to be unable to resist.


    "Zi Yuan, although you''ve said those words many times, I still want to say how enchanting you are."


    "If you are still able to do this in thirty years, I will have no regrets in my death." Zi Yuan said absentmindedly as he was being stared at by the pair of eyes.


    "Alright, in thirty years, I will say this to you once a day." At that time, he would probably be as old as Zi Yuan and would also be able to stay by Zi Yuan''s side every day. Even if he said it once a day, he would still be willing to do it.


    "As you said, I''ll be waiting for that day." Seeing this, Helian Haoyu couldn''t stand it any longer, so he snorted and let out a cry. As for the enchanting sound, it became Helian''s catalyst, and Helian became even more valiant for a moment. Today was a day of celebration, and just like the previous few times, Helian did not need to chat with anyone else, and as if he had eaten aphrodisiac, Helian Haoyue started to attack the body of the Violet Garden nonstop and his lips greedily sucked away at the body of the Violet Garden.


    After the storm, Zi Yuan actually could no longer endure it. A pair of large hands rested on Helian Lie''s chest as his eyes opened. At this moment, Helian Lie''s face was covered in sweat. Zi Yuan''s face was slightly flushed.


    "Phew, the happiness of this couple really makes people forget about their duty as husband and wife." When Helian said these words after the storm, the Violet Garden became somewhat unhappy. The Violet Garden was most worried that Helian Lie would miss out on a major event after they left Helian City.


    "Helian, let''s have a good chat right now."


    "Mm, say it, I''ll just listen." Helian could be said to be obedient to the current Zi Yuan. How could he possibly refuse? His heart was completely focused on Zi Yuan.


    "Do you know what I''ve been worrying about?"


    "What?"


    "I''m worried that your greed for husband and wife''s happiness will cause you to become a bit depressed. I, as the Violet Garden, will never be willing to spend my life with a man who is in love with a woman''s girl. Do you understand?" As Zi Yuan spoke up to this point, his expression suddenly changed.


    "Don''t worry. I naturally do not need to worry about this. It''s rare that you and I would insist on saying such things on our happy day." Helian Lie promised. His tone also contained a bit of helplessness. How could he not understand you? How could he dare to do so?


    "It''s not that I have to say this, but rather, I have something to say to you in advance. Today, when I went to the imperial court, I felt that it was a little strange." Zi Yuan also voiced his doubts at this moment.


    "What strange thing?" "Did you discover something?" Helian heard this and frowned.


    "Indeed, I noticed that there seemed to be a gaze from the center of the room constantly scanning me." The Violet Garden had a cold expression, as if she had returned to her identity as an assassin. Based on her many years of vigilance, her intuition told the Violet Garden that this matter was indeed a bit strange.


    "Haha, you are so beautiful today, and they aren''t blind so naturally, they would look at you a few more times! Could it be that my beloved concubine is angry today? Tomorrow, I''ll dig out their eyes." Helian said somewhat arrogantly as well, but in reality, it was just teasing Zi Yuan. After Zi Yuan heard this, he helplessly retracted his hand and forcefully pouted Helian Lie''s large foot.


    "It hurts." Helian Lie cried out in alarm.


    "Does it hurt?" If you don''t take care of yourself in the future, I''m afraid you''ll hurt more, and you might even bleed. " Zi Yuan said somewhat angrily at this point, before continuing.


    "How can I not feel these gazes? Do you think I''m someone who''s showing off?" "Do you really have to place those gazes on me?"


    "No, no, how could I possibly think like that? Tell me, tell me." Helian said as he looked at the Violet Garden with a somewhat unhurried expression.


    "I want to say that Feng Lingxue is a bit different today, and your mother is more strange than her!" Violet Garden actually said this directly, and even He was shocked when he heard it.


    "What is it? What did you find out? What does this have to do with my mother? " Helian was also shocked by what the Violet Garden said. If it was an ordinary person speaking, Helian would naturally fly into a rage. However, it was the Violet Garden who spoke of this matter, causing Helian to wake up.


    "Today, after I turned around, there was clearly a gaze that looked at me with a touch. It seemed to be a bit cold, an instinct, but I could not say who it was. Perhaps it was your mother, or someone else, but it was definitely within this large hall." Zi Yuan said with some uncertainty. However, when He Hou heard this, he did not speak for a long time.


    "Do you mean there will be a recent upheaval in the court?" Helian was not an ordinary person and instantly guessed the reason.


    "That''s right, so I''m afraid we''ll have to take good care of it in the next few days. Oh right, are there any reactionaries in the court right now?" The Violet Garden suddenly thought of something and asked.


    "It should not be anymore. The last time you all left, I made my move. Those ministers should not dare to act rashly anymore under the deterrence of the two of us." Helian said after thinking for a moment.


    "Mm, that''s good. I''m afraid some people are still taking action in secret." Zi Yuan said somewhat worriedly.


    Don''t worry about this, I''ve already cleared out all the people like Murong Xiu. In the recent days, there will be some changes at the border, so I plan to send Lan Cang over tomorrow. I don''t want my army to be taken over as soon as they return. When Helian talked about proper business, his mind immediately cleared up.


    "Mm. We can settle matters within the country with you. I''m afraid we''ll have to rely on Lan Cang and the rest for matters at the border." Zi Yuan also said so.


    "We''ll have to wait for a while. Some people will reveal themselves eventually. It''s not easy to get a feel for them while we''re in the dark." Helian said with a sigh.


    "Hoh, then let''s see who can hide so deeply. Okay, go to sleep. I''m a bit tired." Compared to your hidden martial arts, all of you are probably just a child. Of course, the Purple Garden knows this point, if someone is really secretly using some kind of method, the Purple Garden would not mind having another bloodbath. Thinking to this point, the Purple Garden also indifferently said, "Close your eyes." When the Purple Garden closed its eyes, even Helian Lie also closed them and kissed it.


    The next morning, the sunlight was like a melody that woke people up. At this moment, Helian woke up to find that Zi Yuan was no longer by his bedside. He wiped his eyes and saw that Zi Yuan had already combed his hair.


    "This is the first time I''ve seen my beloved concubine comb her hair. Sigh, what a blissful life." Helian Lie said with a weird tone. This caused Zi Yuan to feel that it was funny, but he still spoke indifferently in his heart.


    "Wake up early, we''re going to the morning court today."


    "I understand. Sigh, how great it would be if the Emperor didn''t ascend to the throne soon."


    "Hmph. If that''s the case, then you and I will live in seclusion in the forest. If you are going to be like this, sooner or later, you will change hands." What''s more, it''s not yours right now. " When the Violet Garden heard this, her temper flared. She was afraid of Helian this. Although she knew Helian was joking, her tone of voice still became heavier.


    "Alright, alright, I''m just joking. Don''t mind me." After that, he stood up and opened his hand, only to discover that no one was there to undress him. He was momentarily stunned, and Violet Garden also recalled that she should undress her husband, but Violet Garden had never done such a thing before.


    "Forget it, I''ll just do it myself. I won''t trouble you any longer." Helian Lie smiled bitterly and started to put on his own clothes. The corners of Zi Yuan''s mouth curled up as he walked out of the room.


    He had originally wanted to rejoice, thinking that after this Violet Garden became his beloved concubine, she would be able to be a little more obedient. Now, it seemed that as the Emperor, he would have to suffer quite a bit, so he might as well find a maid. But even so, in Helian''s heart, he did not have the slightest bit of care about the Violet Garden.


    On the main hall, when the hundred officials saw Helian enter, they respectfully bowed down. Helian Lie waved his hand.


    "My lieutenants, please rise."


    "Thank you, your majesty." Wherever he went, he was somewhat puzzled by the Emperor''s expression today. In reality, Helian realized what Violet Garden had said last night, and felt that this matter was not fake, but rather, he wanted to see the expression of the officials. After not being able to discover anything, he raised his voice and said.


    "Although it has only been a few days since our Northern Yue army returned from the great victory this time, I''m afraid we don''t have enough people at the border fortress anymore." As Helian said this, he glanced at Lan Cang. He naturally understood the relationship between Helian Lie and Lan Cang.


    "This humble subject is willing to lead troops to guard the border!" Lan Cang was the first to jump out as he cupped his hands and said.


    "Fine, General Lan Cang is so patriotic, I''ll grant you that wish!" "Today, I shall grant you the title of Grand Marshal!" Helian looked towards Lan Cang and shouted out. There was a trace of excitement in his eyes.


    "Thank you, your majesty!" It should have been like this a long time ago. However, it was delayed at this moment. The other officials also understood this point. When Lan Cang retreated to his seat, Cheng Huaiye also jumped out and said.


    "Your majesty, even the border of North Vietnam is unstable right now. When the Southern Kingdom saw our return from the war, they have also become restless. Your subject is worried that there will be some unrest there." Originally, he had already wanted to discuss this with Helian Lie. These few days, they were having a celebratory feast and the wedding was something that Cheng Huaiye would naturally not have the time to talk about. At this moment, when he mentioned it, Helian Lie frowned a little and spoke after a long while.


    "Would the Prime Minister be willing to personally lead the troops?"


    "This subject is willing!" Cheng Huaiye immediately said. Besides him, no one else in the court would be able to take on this burden.


    Alright, I shall hand over these two strongholds to my two beloved officials. After packing up, we will set off immediately. Helian Lie slammed the Dragon Throne as he shouted.


    "Yes sir!" Lan Cang and Cheng Huaiye immediately nodded in agreement.


    "Everyone, if there''s nothing else, please withdraw from the court." When Helian turned around, a gaze suddenly shot over, causing Helian Lie to halt his steps. Helian could also acutely feel the gaze of the crowd heading in his direction, and when Helian Helian turned around, he discovered that all of the officials had retreated, and his eyes instantly became cold. Helian Helian''s eyebrows unconsciously furrowed, and he turned around and walked towards the back garden. At this moment, Zi was standing in the back garden, looking at the hundreds of flowers blooming in unison.

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    "Zi Yuan, how about it? The flowers in the imperial garden don''t enter your eyes." When Helian entered, he smiled at Zi Yuan.


    "Alright, I know that you did this on purpose. You don''t have to show off in front of me all the time." The Violet Garden said somewhat snappily. She still felt a bit of sweetness in her heart.


    "Haha, it''s good that you know it. This is a flower that I got someone to transplant for you on the Snow Lotus Mountain in the Northern Desert. Otherwise, how could there be so many flowers blooming in the winter?" Helian said with a hint of interest.


    "Mm. Beauty is indeed beautiful. That''s right, what''s the matter with the morning assembly today?" Zi Yuan suddenly said.


    "Ah, I have come here today to properly discuss this matter with you." Helian sighed before continuing.


    That place is the defensive line between Xi Li and Dong Ping. When our army comes back this time, it is hard to avoid someone taking advantage of the loopholes in those areas. However, when I turned around today, I suddenly felt a gaze shooting towards me. "After Helian Haoyan finished speaking, his eyes turned cold. His eyebrows were knit together. He had thought that he had already twisted the Minister of the court into a ball. To think that there would be a fish caught in a net.


    "Then what are you going to do?" Zi Yuan also knew that this was going to be a little difficult.


    "What can we do? We can only rely on calmness to stop him. However, that person clearly does not dare to make a public mistake. Otherwise, the faction that I control right now will be able to kill him on the spot." As Helian said this, his killing intent suddenly surged out. Violet Garden could also feel Helian Lie''s anger.


    "Don''t worry, we''ll have to discuss this matter properly."


    "Yes, I think that there are people like him within the capital of the Northern Yue State. However, the number of people will definitely not exceed one finger. Otherwise, we would have already taken action a few days before the wedding." Helian said this. After thinking for a moment, he analyzed the situation.


    "Whether you have such an impression in your mind or not, it''s more likely that this person is someone else." Zi Yuan said.


    "Th, that''s hard to say right now. I''ve sent people to monitor those people, but nothing abnormal happened. Only ¡­"


    "Only what?" Zi Yuan blurted out.


    "Only my little brother and the people inside your house haven''t been placed under surveillance by me. The rest of them are all hiding inside." It was obvious that these two people would never do anything immoral to him. At this point, Zi Yuan also frowned as he thought of the Sixth Prince in his mind.


    "What is your relationship with the Sixth Prince?"


    "Hehe, are you trying to doubt my sixth brother? "That''s absolutely impossible. He is extremely respectful to me, brothers from the same mother. How could that be possible?" In his heart, however, he thought, "What''s impossible? Since the ancient era, when the emperor was without relatives, I have also seen many cases of brothers seizing power. Since Li Shimin was able to change the Black Turtle, it is impossible to protect your brother from becoming the Emperor of the Northern Yue." Thinking up to here, Violet Garden also felt that it was necessary to investigate this matter thoroughly.


    "In a few days, we will see what changes will occur in the imperial court. These are only our guesses. If there are any changes, you can go and secretly investigate. You are already living in the palace and it will be much easier for you to investigate some matters." When Helian saw that Zi Yuan did not say anything for a long time, he suddenly asked.


    "Mm, I naturally save on these." However, Zi Yuan, on the other hand, looked at the rose among the flowers and felt a bloody smell. Ever since he had teleported here, his perception of his soul had become abnormally strong, and although this kind of strong feeling was not comparable to the divination of a Ku Zhi master, he was able to predict what would happen. At this moment, Zi Yuan had this kind of feeling, as if something was about to happen in the garden.


    "Helian, it''s not even right for a day in the palace. Even if we turned all of these countries into vassal states, it would still be useless. It would be hard for us to guard against thieves at night." When Zi Yuan said this, he purposefully reminded Helian. Unexpectedly, Helian didn''t understand what was being said and continued to cater to what was being said.


    "Yeah, I know that too."


    Ahh, you idiot. You still don''t understand what I''m saying? I''m saying that you need to be careful of your own family. Since the ancient times, matters of seizing the position of brother will only happen with you. When the Purple Garden saw Helian Lie''s insensible appearance, it instantly turned angry. Seeing that the Purple Garden had lost her temper, Helian Lie also smiled in embarrassment. Then, he looked at the Violet Garden and said in an amiable manner.


    "Yes, yes, yes. My beloved concubine, I understand. I will pay careful attention." Helian Yu also felt somewhat helpless. However, he was unwilling to think about such a thing in his heart.


    "Alright, I''m going back to rest." Seeing Helian Lie''s words, Zi Yuan also planned to return to his sleeping quarters to rest.


    "Rest, that''s good. I also plan to rest. Let''s have a piece." There were already a thousand postures on the dragon bed, and some of them had even been figured out by the Violet Garden herself. Be it in the modern or ancient times, some of the skills on the bed were common, and Violet Garden, as a strong person, would rather ride on top of Helian than be pressed under the pressure on the crotch. For a moment, Helian Lian was also full of joy.


    In the next few days, the interior of the palace seemed to be covered with a veil of moon, appearing abnormally quiet, while Helian and Zi Yuan also gradually felt that they had been overthinking things, while Helian''s chambers were in a state of chaos and chaos every day, rolling back and forth. This also made Helian more and more inseparable from Zi Yuan, and Zi Yuan and Helian''s night and day relationship was completely focused on Helian, so much so that some of the changes in their emotions happened along with Helian''s transformation.


    In the early morning of the next day, Helian also came out of the imperial court. His eyes were somewhat cold as he stared at the imperial report. There were actually three people who had not come to the imperial court. At this time, there was no AIDS, and Helian naturally would not think of that.


    "What''s wrong? What happened? " Zi Yuan also walked over and squeezed Helian Lie''s shoulder a few times.


    "Look, there are actually three people who haven''t come to the morning court today. All of them are seriously ill."


    "Hmm? "Yesterday, there was also one who was severely ill. Today, there are three of them. Who are those people?" However, she felt that this matter was exceptionally strange. The morning assembly was unlike the days when she had to take sick leave to work. If there were no matters of life and death, then every imperial court official would need to come.


    "These people are all important officials of my Northern Yue, and they''re all loyal to me." As Helian said this, his heart was suddenly shocked. Why were these people not sick at this moment?


    "This is a bit strange. Could it be that someone is doing this intentionally?" At this point, the Violet Garden turned somewhat cold. The aura she emitted earlier suddenly erupted out. After sensing that something was amiss, she slowly retracted her aura.


    "Don''t worry. The best plan right now is to go to their mansion and check if they are sick or not. Let''s make sure." Helian said after thinking for a moment. He could also see that Zi Yuan had killing intent in his words. Then, he continued speaking.


    "I also have some people in their mansion. It is likely that someone will send me a message later." Just as Helian spoke, he heard the eunuch walk over and speak.


    "Your Majesty, bodyguard Wang is back."


    "Yes, summon him in."


    "We pay our respects to the Emperor!" Protector Wang said as he knelt on one knee.


    "How is it?"


    "Reporting to your majesty, that Minister of Rites is indeed gravely ill. And judging from his appearance, he seems to be ¡­" Guard Wang said. He didn''t dare to continue speaking.


    "Speak!" Helian Haoyan''s heavy words also made Guard Wang''s heart tremble.


    "Yes, Your Majesty. I''m afraid that the Minister of Rites will not live for more than a few days. I have already been there for several days, and today, I discovered that the Minister of Rites was foaming at the mouth and spitting out blood.


    "Hmm? "To think that there would be such a thing. Have you investigated the cause of this illness?" Zi Yuan asked.


    "In reply to the Empress, this is a very strange matter. That Minister of Rites'' Assistant Minister was in his prime and had been in good health all this time. His illness has also suddenly flared up, and I don''t know the reason why." When they heard his words, Helian and Zi Yuan looked at each other and understood what he meant.


    "Alright, you can leave now and continue to investigate. If you have any news, report it to me in time."


    "Yes, your majesty!" As Guard Wang spoke and was about to leave, he suddenly heard Zi Yuan speak.


    "Remember, investigate clearly who the people in the kitchen are connected to and what other strange people have entered the Minister of Rites'' residence. Investigate them one by one for me."


    "Yes, I understand." After that, he slowly left the place. After he left, the Violet Garden looked towards Helian Lie, wanting to say something. However, when she heard the eunuch speak, she turned her head and looked towards him.


    "Your majesty, bodyguard Li is here."


    "Alright, I understand. Let him in." It was likely that he already knew the outcome. As for the bodyguards Li and Wang, they were all the trusted aides and lieutenants of Helian Lin''s army. At this moment, Helian had been sent to the side of the ministers by Helian. When Imperial Guard Li had returned to speak, Helian had already guessed what was going on.


    "Okay, I understand. You can go now." Remember to investigate who came to the house. "


    "Yes, your majesty!" Guard Li lowered his head and slowly retreated. After he left, Helian looked towards the Violet Garden.


    "I''m afraid that you might have to investigate this matter again." Zi Yuan did not say anything after Helian finished speaking. Instead, she looked at Helian Lie. She paused for a moment before speaking.


    "If you want to investigate, you have to first investigate from the palace." When Zi Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Helian. Helian naturally understood the meaning of his eyes and spoke with a helpless wry smile.


    "Alright, you can decide on your own."


    "Well, I''ll start tonight." During these few days, Helian''s affairs were handled by the Violet Garden, so she naturally knew that something would happen in the imperial court in the next few days. Just a few days after his wedding with Helian, these people had come to interrupt her mood, and this made anyone who heard it angry, especially a woman like the Violet Garden. Thinking up to here, the anger in her heart surged, and then she returned to her own room, afraid that tonight would be another sleepless night! Meanwhile, in the empress dowager''s bedroom in Yu Shuzhai''s residence, the lights were still on and they were still talking to each other!

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    "Ghost Wolf, how is the matter?" The voice belonged to the empress dowager.


    "In reply to the empress dowager, it''s about time. I''ve already sent people to poison the food of those ministers. I believe that news will spread tomorrow." At this moment, the ghost wolf''s eyes were a little cold as it spoke.


    "Alright, you did well this time. I will reward you handsomely." When the empress dowager heard this, she stood up and paced back and forth with her back facing the ghost wolf, before continuing.


    "Then how did you deal with the person who poisoned him?"


    "Don''t worry empress dowager, I''ll take care of her."


    "Mm, you''ve done well in this matter. When it''s done, there will be benefits for you." When the empress dowager heard this, she smiled happily, but her smile was a little gloomy.


    "Empress Dowager Xie, it''s just that the Ghost Wolf still has something to discuss with her." At this moment, the ghost wolf suddenly said.


    "What is it?"


    "Right now, Commander Lan Cang has already dispatched troops to guard the northern stronghold. If that''s the case, then King Cheng has also left. Why hasn''t he launched a coup?" If Violet Garden was here, she would have definitely thought that her thoughts were correct. So the empress dowager actually wanted to carry out a coup d''¨¦tat, but the cause of the situation was unknown and the empress dowager had plotted for a long time just to wait for today. It could be said that her thoughts were actually so farsighted.


    "This isn''t a good time." The empress dowager narrowed her eyes slightly before speaking up as well.


    "Do you know why I didn''t dare to start a coup when Helian was away in the North?"


    "Your subordinate doesn''t know, but Empress Dowager, please give me pointers."


    "Humph, if Helian Lie did not bring back the northern army, I would not dare to act rashly. Otherwise, if the northern army were to be defeated, Xi Li would definitely send his army to the north and we would not be able to withstand this blow. And now, the northern army has returned, moreover, it is a great victory. The empress dowager clenched her fists tighter when she said this.


    "Oh? "Why is that? Does the empress dowager think that the current emperor''s power is growing bigger and bigger, that he''s not using the method of weakening her? Does the empress dowager have great foresight? The Ghost Wolf doesn''t know what the empress dowager''s intentions are?" He was already on the same boat as the empress dowager, and by now, even the Ghost Wolf knew that if the empress dowager didn''t turn traitor, then he probably wouldn''t be able to hide anywhere if the empress dowager didn''t win. For a moment, he also wanted to know the empress dowager''s exact thoughts.


    "I know what you''re thinking, Ghastly Wolf. But don''t worry, Helian will definitely not escape from my grasp this time." The empress dowager looked at the ghost wolf and gave a cold laugh. Naturally, it was impossible to hide its intentions from the empress dowager.


    "Yes, yes. The empress dowager is wise, the Ghost Wolf was overthinking things." The ghost wolf said in fear.


    "Mm, just do your own thing." The empress dowager spoke blandly. Although she had thought of something, she still explained.


    "If not for Helian''s return, I''m afraid that Murong Xiu wouldn''t have let Bei Yue off so easily. Murong Xiu is a great enemy, so I naturally need Helian to deal with him. What I want is a complete Northern Desert, and one that can unify the entire world. Do you understand?" When the empress dowager spoke up to this point, her ambitions were suddenly revealed, and the matter was cleared up. As for the Ghost Wolf, his heart trembled. This empress dowager''s heart was indeed ruthless.


    "Yes, this subordinate understands. This subordinate is willing for the empress dowager to unite the world as soon as possible. This subordinate is willing to stand by the empress dowager''s side and go through fire and water!"


    "Mm, I''ll remember these words. You can leave now." When the empress dowager heard this, her heart was filled with relief as her eyes brimmed with ambition.


    "Yes, your subordinate will take his leave first." After the ghost wolf said this, it slowly left. After it left, a figure quietly prepared to leave. Just as it was about to leave, another figure snuck over.


    "Don''t move, it''s me."


    "Empress, I''ve already heard the news."


    "Hmm, don''t say anything for now. I''m afraid there are still some things that you haven''t finished." Ever since the day of Zi Yuan''s wedding, she had felt that if the ancient emperor wanted to seize the throne, it would be difficult for them to take it from home. Therefore, Zi Yuan immediately pushed this matter to the front, thinking of the empress dowager and the shadow that was sent from the sect, while he circled around the palace in the surroundings. When he arrived at the sixth prince''s chambers, he did not discover the sixth prince, but he became vigilant and saw that the empress dowager just happened to have left the palace.


    "Yes, Empress." After the silhouette finished speaking, she did not speak anymore. At the same time, the heart of the Violet Garden abruptly turned cold. Her guess was correct. This matter was most likely caused by the people within the palace.


    After the Ghost Wolf left, a figure walked out from behind the curtains in the room, while the empress dowager also slowly walked over. At the same time, the eyes of Violet Garden and Shadow also became completely cold, and their breathing had become a bit weaker. Like this, the two of them climbed up the roof like cats, looking at the two people below.


    "Muhou, there are some things that I still can''t figure out. Can you explain it to me?" When the Sixth Prince came out and saw his mother, he spoke with a lost expression. The empress dowager also looked at her son and pampered him.


    "If you have something to say, just say it. It''s time to let you know about some of the things." The empress dowager sighed as well. She was afraid that her sixth son was going to have a showdown with her own sixth son, or else she wouldn''t be able to get out of this mess. Thinking of this, the empress dowager pulled the Sixth Prince over to sit by her side.


    "Imperial Mother, your son has always been unclear as to why you treat my eldest brother like this. Today, I have won a great victory over Xi Li, and elder brother''s contributions have been great. Furthermore, ever since eldest brother took office, I, Bei Yue, have become abnormally strong in all the kingdoms under the heavens. But now ¡­"


    "Humph, shut up!" "What do you know?" The empress dowager''s expression suddenly changed before she continued.


    "Let me ask you. After your father died, do you know why your elder brother ascended the throne? He was your elder brother, but he wasn''t the elder brother of everyone in the harem. Do you know?" The empress dowager''s voice suddenly rose, while the Sixth Prince''s hand trembled involuntarily as he spoke.


    "Imperial Mother, what do you mean by this?"


    "Hmph, you keep on calling him ''big brother''. Don''t tell me you don''t have any other brothers? Do you know how your other brothers died? " The empress dowager''s expression suddenly changed as she spoke coldly.


    "Your son doesn''t know. Imperial Mother, please speak more clearly." At this moment, the Sixth Prince was somewhat anxious. He still didn''t know why his father had so many sons, but there were only himself and Helian Haoyan in the Northern Yue State. He didn''t even know how those people had died.


    "Hmph, this is what you call the work of the so-called good big brother." The two people on the roof looked each other in the eyes and suddenly understood, and the shadow already knew about it in her heart. This was because she herself had participated in these things before, of course, she would not know about these things, and all she knew was that after she had transmigrated here, Helian Lie had already become the emperor. Hearing the empress dowager say this, it was likely that the situation had come to an end.


    "Muhou, you''re saying Big Brother did it?" The Sixth Prince''s eyes widened as he stared at his mother. His hands unconsciously began to tremble as well, his face filled with disbelief. After a moment of daze, he also looked at the empress dowager and spoke.


    "Muhou, big brother has great ambitions. How could he do such a thing? Furthermore ¡­"


    "And what? Even now, you still don''t believe the words of the Queen Mother?" Isn''t all of this meticulously planned by the Queen Mother for the sake of you? " The empress dowager cut him off, sounding a bit exasperated as she spoke.


    "Mother, don''t worry, your son is just a little out of sorts. At the beginning, you only told me to release Big Brother, I originally thought that Big Brother would make a move on me, so I''ve always had some grudges towards Big Brother. However, now that you say it like this, I''m not stupid, but Big Brother is still your child." Even though he himself also wanted the throne, but with Helian''s power and strength in front of him, even if he had the intention, he did not dare act rashly. Hearing his mother''s words at this moment, his heart was in his throat.


    Ever since Helian Lie had set off with his army, the empress dowager had reminded the Sixth Prince that he was going to release his company at all times. However, the Sixth Prince didn''t know that his eldest brother had been killed for the sake of seizing the throne.


    "Helian is not my own body, son." The empress dowager sighed as she spoke.


    "What!?" Big brother is not my biological brother. " When the Sixth Prince said this, he also looked at his mother in a daze, as if he had heard something inconceivable. The shadow on the roof and the Violet Garden were also startled. It was obvious that the two of them also felt that something was off.


    "Helian was born from the concubine of your father''s palace. Otherwise, how could I do such an outrageous thing to your brother? That Helian''s existence is a threat to both my mother and me after all." When the empress dowager spoke up to this point, she looked at the stunned Sixth Prince before speaking again.


    I''m afraid that he already found out from his mother that I''m not her real mother. But back then, I wanted you to get this throne and secretly poison her mother, and now, only she knows that I''m not her real mother and that her own mother was also killed by someone. The world is in a state of turmoil right now, and if Helian were to meet me at this moment, I''m afraid that the harem would be unstable.


    "Besides mother, who else knows about this?" At this moment, the Sixth Prince finally understood. Although cold sweat had started to form on his palms, his heart had slowly started to calm down. At this point, his mother was already prepared for this.


    Currently, there is only one more you. Helian will naturally not say such a thing, but once he obtains the position of the world''s overlord one day, there is no guarantee that he will not make a move on us. Therefore, mother has been planning such a thing for a long time. The empress dowager looked at her son and said helplessly.

 C139

    Back then, I had intended to tell you all of this. However, Helian had just seized the throne and if you had known about it, you might have acted on impulse. Therefore, mother had kept it in your heart. The empress dowager''s eyes turned cold as she spoke.


    "What time is it? Could it be that the Queen has already begun to make her move against Big Brother?" The Sixth Prince said in a low voice.


    It is easier said than done. At this moment, the Northern Yue has already defeated Xi Li, while Xi Li is recovering from his battle, he is probably powerless to continue fighting. Currently, it can be said that the world''s Bei Yue is already one of the strongest in the world. If you are unable to stabilize the political situation in the capital, the Northern Yue will be in a period of turmoil. After the empress dowager spoke, her voice was firm as well. She unconsciously revealed a trace of viciousness in her eyes, causing the Sixth Prince''s heart to pound like a drum. His heartbeat quickened as well.


    The throne was a position that none of the princes could resist, and it had always been the coldest and most heartless side of the family. Now that it had suddenly stopped in the ears of the Sixth Prince, how could he not act?


    "Imperial Mother, are you confident in this matter?"


    "Don''t worry, I have a plan in mind. You just need to listen to my mother''s instructions."


    "Alright, I will listen to my mother''s instructions. I''m afraid I still have to wait for the right time. At this moment, there are many people in the court who are Helian''s trusted aides. If I were to make a move, it would not be worth it." The Sixth Prince finally came to his senses and began to analyze things rationally. When the empress dowager saw him acting this way, a smile unconsciously flashed across her face.


    It''s not the best time yet, and you''ll have to wait until the court begins to stir. Then, it''ll be the best time to do so.


    "Well, I will wait there for news of my mother." On the throne, the Sixth Prince finally could not help but start to become greedy. When the two people on the roof heard this news, their expressions became a little unnatural as they glanced at each other. After which, they simultaneously left the roof and leaped down.


    "Shadow, I need to tell you a few things." At that moment, the Violet Garden and the shadow had also arrived at a concealed location. The Violet Garden suddenly spoke.


    "Yes, Empress."


    "First of all, this matter between us must not be spread out."


    "Empress, don''t worry. Shadow is Master''s most loyal person. He will definitely not speak of it." The Violet Garden nodded in satisfaction after hearing this. If this matter were to be spread out, it was likely that the imperial government would immediately be thrown into disarray. This was also the reason why Helian clearly knew that he had never dared to take action.


    "Second, you have to always pay attention to the empress dowager''s side. Every night, you have to come over and ask for more information. I think with your skills, the people around the empress dowager might not be able to notice you."


    "Alright, Shadow will be careful."


    "Yes, the third thing is that once the Sixth Prince starts a rebellion, we must cooperate well. This matter still needs to be discussed, but I will inform you when exactly. From today onwards, don''t stay by the side of the emperor. Remember, don''t let anyone know about your existence!" The shadow also understood Zi Yuan''s thoughts. Zi Yuan did not want him to be involved in this matter and let anyone know that he had hidden himself as a trump card. This had been the case for many years, so the shadow naturally understood.


    "This shadow understands the Empress''s deep meaning. This shadow will definitely not disappoint the Empress." Towards this girl, Ying was also extremely impressed by her master''s woman. At this moment, when she heard what the Violet Garden said, she also immediately made a promise.


    "Mm. Alright, let''s separate now." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he put on the veil and stealthily ran towards Helian Lie''s sleeping quarters. At this moment, the shadow suddenly jumped up and headed in a different direction.


    At this moment in Helian Residence, Helian was also looking at the imperial edict. The moment the Violet Garden had made her move, Helian had already received so many memorials that many of the ministers had died. When Helian looked at the imperial edict, Helian''s eyes turned slightly cold.


    "Who is it!" Suddenly, Helian shouted loudly as well.


    "It''s me." It was the Violet Garden that had returned. The Violet Garden had not gone through the door, but had jumped in through the window. When Helian saw that it was the Violet Garden, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "How is it? Did you manage to find out anything?" Helian asked somewhat eagerly.


    "Don''t worry, I have something to ask you first." Zi Yuan suddenly said as he looked at the anxious Helian.


    "What is it?"


    "You''re not the empress dowager''s personal self?" When Zi Yuan said this, he felt that it was a bit inconceivable.


    "Hmm? How did you know? " Helian did not intend to hide anything from the Violet Garden. At this moment, it was obvious that the Violet Garden knew something from these words.


    "From your words, I''m afraid it''s true." When Violet Garden heard Helian''s words, even if she didn''t believe it, it was an indisputable fact. Otherwise, the empress dowager wouldn''t have dealt with Helian in such a way.


    "When my mother died, I knew that I wasn''t the empress dowager''s real body. It''s just that only my father knows about this. Could it be that the empress dowager said something to someone today?" Helian Lie was a bit confused by her words. Logically speaking, the empress dowager should have kept this matter a secret very well. She definitely wouldn''t speak carelessly to others, but from the looks of it, what did the Violet Garden know? His gaze also unconsciously shifted to the Violet Garden.


    "Today, I heard this news as if it were thunder. Now that you''ve said it, the empress dowager really did plan this beforehand." Do you know who killed your mother? " No matter how magnanimous and angry Zi Yuan was, no matter how much he felt, he was still furious. He even said those words somewhat unwillingly when he looked at the appearance of Zi Yuan.


    "Could it really be the empress dowager?" After Helian said this, even he himself was somewhat at a loss. He had faintly guessed at something, but he had always been unwilling to admit it. Now that he suddenly saw Violet Garden''s expression, how could he not understand?


    "That''s right. You''ve always had doubts in your heart. Why don''t you go investigate it? Don''t you want to avenge your mother?" Zi Yuan looked at Helian Lie with a questioning gaze.


    "Hmph, it really is that slut. After I ascended the throne, I knew that the empress dowager would be prepared for me, but had always been unmoved by it. Right now, I heard from you that the empress dowager had obviously planned something against me, and if I were to suddenly kill the empress dowager after she ascended the throne, then the court would immediately be in turmoil. At that time, the inner court would already be unstable, so how would I dare to investigate?" Helian Lie''s expression was cold at first, but soon after, he said somewhat helplessly.


    "As I thought. Presumably, the empress dowager was thinking the same thing. That''s why she''s been secretly using her trump card all this time. She really did hide it well." When the Violet Garden heard this, she also confirmed her thoughts and her gaze subconsciously turned cold.


    "Hmm? "Are you saying that slut has always been taking action against me, but I didn''t know?" Helian heard this and was shocked.


    "I suspect that the last few times you were assassinated was because of this empress dowager, but the empress dowager probably knew that these methods wouldn''t kill you, so she might as well let you think that some methods were used by the court officials. Helian, do you know that your so-called Queen Mother has been using you as a weapon all this time?" At the end of Zi Yuan''s speech, his anger also rose abruptly. How could he bear it that his own husband would be tricked by someone like that?


    "Make it clear. Come, sit down first." As Helian said that, he also felt the seriousness of the matter. He dragged Zi Yuan to sit by his side. After they sat down, Zi Yuan spoke up as well.


    "I believe that the empress dowager knows about our battle at the northern border with the western region. But you didn''t bring all the troops out when you fought against Murong Xiu. Do you know who has the troops now?"


    "Who?" Could it be my brother? " After Helian said this, his eyes suddenly opened wide. It was obvious that he was in disbelief. However, excluding his own little brother, there was probably no one else capable of controlling this army.


    That''s right, it''s your younger brother. Your younger brother is one and the same parent as you, and I told you earlier that you should guard against the people on your side.


    "I''m awake, I''m awake." When he suddenly heard this, he could not help but feel somewhat pained in his heart. His younger brother had actually chosen to deal with him, and upon thinking about the bloody path he would take in order to ascend to the throne, he immediately came to a realization. Since he was able to deal with those princes, it was not difficult to guarantee that his younger brother would deal with him.


    "Speak your mind."


    As for the rest of the troops, they are under the control of your brother. At this moment, Lan Cang has already left to guard the fort and my father has also left. Who else has the strength to do so other than your brother? It is indeed time for you to wake up. " During this period of time, the two of them had always been in love with the scenery on the bed. Now that something big had happened, the two of them were slightly unsettled for a moment, but it was fortunate that Zi Yuan was a person with a firm heart, and he immediately calmed down. Meanwhile, Helian seemed to have been struck by lightning as he thought about the severity of the current situation.

 C140

    "As you say, what should we do now?" Helian said as he looked at Zi Yuan, somewhat confused.


    "If the enemy doesn''t move, I won''t move. At this moment, even if we know all of this, we will still be unable to do anything to her. However, we must grab hold of this before their actions begin." When Zi Yuan said this, he had a vicious expression on his face. Then, he also continued.


    "When tomorrow comes, you should pay attention to the people above the imperial court. As for how to explain it, that''s your problem, whoever has the most interesting expression will definitely be in the same group as them. I think we need to find out which ones are related to the empress dowager right now, even if some of them are hidden, even if you send people to monitor them, I''m afraid the empress dowager will still have the means to deal with them." At this moment, the Violet Garden also thought of the principle of mantis stalking the cicada, catching the oriole at the end. When Helian Haoyan heard this, he was startled and felt that what the Violet Garden said was indeed reasonable.


    "I know what to do. I''m afraid we can''t afford to be preemptive now."


    "Then let''s take action later." Zi Yuan paused for a moment before continuing.


    "We can''t spread the news of this matter, or else the upheaval in the imperial court will be even more disadvantageous to us. We''ll have to wait until the empress dowager reveals her fox tail before we can make a move."


    "Mm, I naturally understand this matter. Now we can only wait. " After Helian said this, he sighed.


    "Alright, let''s take a rest first. I''m afraid it''ll be the third fragment of the night soon."


    "Alright, you should go and take a good rest as well. I''m afraid you''ll be a bit tired tonight." Helian looked gently at the Violet Garden. With the Violet Garden here, it was as if he had a reassurance in his heart. He had confidence in everything.


    It was already winter by this time and the sky was still somewhat dark. At this moment, the hundred officials were already waiting on top of the main hall, waiting for Helian Lie to come in before kneeling down respectfully on the ground.


    "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"


    "Yes, all my beloved officials, please rise."


    "Thank you, your majesty." When all the officials had landed, Helian had not yet opened his mouth to inquire about what had happened today when he heard a minister suddenly step forward and speak.


    "Oh, your majesty. That Vice Minister of Rites, Xie Ning, died suddenly last night." As the Minister spoke, it was as if tears were about to flow down his face. It was obvious that the Vice Minister of Rites was on good terms with this person.


    "What?" "What''s going on?" After Helian said this, he looked coldly towards the crowd below, only to find that everyone had an ugly expression on their faces. After Helian said this, Helian looked coldly towards the crowd, only to find that everyone had an ugly expression on their faces.


    "Your majesty, this humble subject doesn''t know."


    "Your Majesty, your subject also has something to report. Yuan Ling city guards, Lord Wang also died suddenly yesterday."


    "And that Lord Feng also contracted some strange disease and died yesterday." The sudden death of these ministers had caused the ministers to feel uneasy. They were afraid that the next person was going to be them, so how could these ministers not understand that someone was probably fighting Helian. At the thought of this, they also kneeled down.


    "Please, your majesty, give me a clear warning."


    "Silence! "I have my own ideas, let all our beloved officials get up first before we speak of anything else." At this moment, Helian has a headache. He covered his own eyes with his fingers, but they revealed a small gap without leaving a trace. He used his peripheral vision to scan everyone''s faces, and suddenly saw the corner of the mouth of one of the ministers beside the Sixth Prince twitch, causing Helian to see a lot of things.


    I am already aware of what happened today, and I am extremely saddened by the sudden death of my beloved ones. However, all of you should understand this matter, as I have already told you all clearly here, I will definitely investigate this matter. If I were to discover any clues, I would rather kill them wrongly! He wouldn''t let them off either! "Humph!" As Helian said this, the emperor''s aura finally appeared. It shook the hearts of the ministers until they understood that things had not been peaceful for the past few days.


    "Alright, you may leave now." As he finished speaking, Helian Lie waved his hand, and as he left, his eyes unconsciously turned to look at the official beside the Sixth Prince. This man was the Imperial Lieutenant Lin Hong, and Lin Hong felt his heart flutter as he was stared at by this gaze, followed by an unnatural expression. He left without a word, and when he left the door, the officials were all discussing amongst themselves.


    Brother Lin, what do you think about this matter? A minister also walked up to Lin Hong and said.


    "Ahh, I am also afraid of this matter. However, if it happens to you and me, then ¡­" After Lin Hong said this, his voice was suppressed to the point that it was barely audible. That person also had a look of fear in his eyes after hearing that. After that, he no longer said anything and hurriedly walked out of the palace.


    "Lin Hong."


    "Ah, it''s the Sixth Prince!" Lin Hong''s heart skipped a beat when he heard someone call him. When he saw that it was the Sixth Prince, he replied respectfully.


    "En, take a good rest at home for the next few days. In a few days, I want to hear about your family setting up a funeral for you. Do you understand?" When the Sixth Prince saw Lin Hong speak in such a manner, Lin Hong nodded his head and respectfully replied.


    "Yes, yes. This subject knows what to do. Please rest assured, Sixth Prince."


    "Okay, after that, you just need to wait for my good news, haha." Lin Hong''s eyebrows knitted together as he looked at the Sixth Prince''s arrogant tone. Then, with a sigh in his heart, he left the palace as well. At this moment, Helian had also arrived at his own sleeping quarters, but he was already waiting for Zi Yuan.


    "How is it?" When the Violet Garden saw He Lian return, she immediately asked.


    "Yes, I have indeed discovered something today." Helian told everything that happened in the imperial court today to the Violet Garden, and after hearing it, the Violet Garden''s gaze turned cold.


    "Alright, I understand. I will make a trip out of the palace tonight to see what kind of tricks that Lin Hong has up his sleeve." When Zi Yuan said this, his gaze also turned cold.


    "Alright, don''t be too careful." Helian said in concern.


    "Don''t worry, that Lin Hong is probably hiding at home and doesn''t dare to come out. If you take one last look, I''m afraid that Lin Hong has already seen it." The corner of Zi Yuan''s mouth curled. He knew about Helian''s aura. Helian Lie, on the other hand, would definitely be noticed by others if his gaze was directed at them. This was something that Zi Yuan had discovered a long time ago, and Helian Lie, as the party in question, would definitely not know.


    "It seems like I was the one who warned them."


    "No, this is just right. If we gave him some prestige, he wouldn''t have acted so quickly. This way, we would have a better understanding of the situation." Zi Yuan also said this, but he already had a plan in his heart.


    "Alright, then go and check it out tonight."


    "Alright, I understand." Zi Yuan nodded, but he was already thinking of a plan in his heart.


    In the capital''s Lin Mansion, Lin Hong sat there uneasily. He picked up the teacup in his hand and put it down, but his eyes unconsciously looked outside, as if he was waiting for someone.


    "Cui Er, go outside and see if anyone is coming."


    "Yes, master. I will go immediately." Butler Cui Er also ran out at this moment. After a while, he came back and said.


    "Master, there''s no one outside."


    "Mm, I understand. You can leave now." When the person he was waiting for arrived, there was another person at the top of the building who was also waiting for that person. This person was none other than the Violet Garden, and upon arriving, he noticed that Lin Hong was feeling uneasy and his gaze would occasionally glance outside, as if he was waiting for someone. Thinking that the Violet Garden had also quieted down, he soon discovered that there was a shadow jumping in from the wall.


    That person also did not discover that there was anything else. He leaped from the window, and when Zi Yuan saw this, he climbed back up to the roof. In his heart, however, he unconsciously became wary as he thought, This person is definitely a colleague, otherwise, he would not have such an instinctive reaction.


    "Who is it!?" "Who is it?" When Lin Hong saw that a man in black had jumped into his window, he immediately shouted.


    "Stop shouting, it''s me." The black-clothed man took off his veil, allowing Violet Garden to see clearly that this person was the black-clothed man from last time in the empress dowager''s palace, the Ghost Wolf!


    "Sigh, you''re finally here. Why didn''t you enter through the main entrance?" When Lin Hong saw that the person who had arrived was the person he had been waiting for, he heaved a sigh of relief.


    "The main gate is too obvious." The ghost wolf coldly said, before continuing.


    "What did the Sixth Prince tell you?"


    "The Sixth Prince wants me to play dead." Lin Hong felt a little helpless as he said this.


    "Hmm? "That''s good then. Save me the trouble of making my move."


    "What do you mean? Does the empress dowager want me to die? " Upon hearing the Ghost Wolf''s words, Lin Hong was shocked.


    "Hmph, if you were to die, would you still be able to survive until now? "I mean, save me the trouble of bringing you out of the Northern Desert."


    "So that''s how it is. You really gave me a fright. Did the empress dowager give any instructions at all?" Lin Hong steadied his heart and continued asking. He could not blame Lin Hong for being so nervous, because the things that he had done were extremely outrageous, causing Lin Hong''s heart to be in turmoil for the past few days.


    "The empress dowager wanted to say that we''ve already started moving. Helian must have sensed something, but you can''t let Helian know. Otherwise, it might delay matters. So the empress dowager sent me to remind you."


    "Of course I know that." Lin Hong also came to a realization.


    "That''s right, that Soldier Symbol is in your hands."


    "The military seal within the capital is indeed in my hands." However, those people are too few, I''m afraid it''s not enough. "


    "You don''t need to care about that. You only need to give me the token." The ghost wolf spoke at this moment. Clearly, it was not afraid of Lin Hong.


    "Alright, I''ll go get it for you now." Lin Hong also immediately turned around and entered his own room. Not long later, he walked out and he held a blood-red token in his hand. On it was carved the words'' Northern Desert City ''.


    "En, that''s good. You take note of it then. I will head over to report first!" The ghost wolf also prepared to leave after seeing Lin Hong take out the item.


    "Alright, I''ll go prepare it now." Hearing that, the eyes of Zi Yuan, who was on the roof, froze. It was time to act.

 C141

    At this moment, Zi Yuan''s eyes suddenly focused and he also followed quietly behind them. Zi Yuan knew that although there weren''t many soldiers in the capital city, the kingdom was currently in a state of emptiness. If the empress dowager were to divide all the troops into small parts, it would be a blow to Helian. Thinking up to this point, Zi Yuan had decided that the empress dowager was not to obtain the command medallion.


    At this moment, after the Ghost Wolf jumped out, it ran towards the direction of the imperial palace while Zi Yuan followed it from start to finish. Suddenly, the Ghost Wolf felt that there was a figure behind it that had always been following it, and its body also paused for a moment before it leaped across the path in a straight line. A sneer appeared on the corner of Zi Yuan''s mouth, but in his heart, he thought, "Playing backtracking with me is simply too much activity."


    When the Ghost Wolf saw that no one was chasing after him, it sneered in its heart. Then, it sped up and ran in the direction of the palace, only to see another figure following behind it. The ghost wolf was also shocked. Soon after, it also sensed that this was the same person. It was a little afraid. This person''s tracking skill was actually so powerful, so he must be going with them.


    "Who are you? What are you planning to do by not sleeping in the middle of the night?" The ghost wolf knew that it would not be able to shake off its opponent with its speed, so it simply jumped out and said calmly. At this moment, the roof was extremely quiet and there was no one around. The ghost wolf also frowned as it spoke.


    "Since you are unwilling to show your face, then the ghost wolf will take its leave first." Just as the ghost wolf was about to leave the rooftop after speaking, a ''swoosh'' sound rang out and a concealed weapon shot towards it.


    "Hmph, who is it? Hiding behind?" After the Ghost Wolf evaded, he said with some anger.


    "You really are a bit funny. As an assassin, you still say that others are hiding their heads and showing their tails. Could it be that you learned that from the top of your head?" At this moment, Zi Yuan also stood out and spoke coldly. When his opponent heard that the other party was actually a woman, he first felt that it was inconceivable. A woman actually had such skills.


    "You are the Violet Garden!"


    "Oh? Who am I, is it important now? "


    "What are you trying to do? I really want to be unacquainted with you." The ghost wolf spoke with a slightly cold tone. It also began to feel some fear in its heart. There were only a few people in the entire Northern Yue who did not know the name of the Violet Garden.


    "I don''t want to do anything. I want two things." Zi Yuan said coldly.


    "What is it?" The Ghost Wolf suddenly felt a trace of a bad premonition as he coldly asked. His gaze however, was fixed on Zi Yuan, afraid that she would suddenly make a move. Your life! " The last sentence of the Violet Garden dragged her voice as the dagger in her hand suddenly flashed and she charged forward.


    "Hmph, I''ve long heard of the name of the Violet Garden. Today, I''m here to try my luck." The Ghost Wolf also saw that the other party was determined to kill him tonight, so it was prepared to fight with its life on the line.


    This was the first time they had exchanged blows, and Zi Yuan immediately began to pay more attention to it. Furthermore, the Ghost Wolf was now wary of Zi Yuan''s assassination moves, and this girl actually used all sorts of killing moves, with her entire body aimed at certain vital points. At this moment, the Ghost Wolf felt that its enemy was not going to make a move, so it suddenly used the concealed weapon in its hand. Zi was an expert in dodging, but the Ghost Wolf directly avoided the attack. Seeing this, Zi Yuan snorted in his heart and chased after her with all his might.


    "Hmph, you want to leave? "I''m afraid it''s not up to you to decide tonight."


    "Zi Yuan, you and I have neither enmity nor hatred. Why are you chasing after me?" At this moment, the ghost wolf also spoke with some anger as it watched Zi Yuan get closer and closer to them.


    "Hmph. Are you an idiot? If there is no hatred between us, why would I know the badge in your embrace?" Zi Yuan also felt that it was laughable. Could it be that this person''s brain had been squeezed by a door? At this time, he still had not figured it out.


    "So that''s how it is. Hmph, if you want the command token, then hand over your life." When it thought that there was no hope left for the Ghost Wolf here, it immediately turned around and charged straight to the Purple Garden. Zi Yuan, on the other hand, was already prepared for this, so she quietly threw her dagger towards the Ghost Wolf, and the three hidden weapons in her hands were suddenly fired.


    "Hmph, you''re courting death!" When the Violet Garden saw that the Ghost Wolf had taken off its clothes and flung it out, with a flash, the Ghost Wolf waited until the person in front of it had disappeared.


    A bloody wound on his neck was unexpectedly huge. At that moment, the ghost wolf''s eyes were filled with unwillingness and even a hint of regret.


    "Hmph, are all the assassins in this world so stupid? Why are their skills the same?" The shadow was like this, and so was this person. However, the concealment technique of the shadow was extremely brilliant, and if the two were to compete, even the Ghost Wolf would not be able to defeat the shadow. However, this assassin''s assassination technique made the Violet Garden abnormally speechless.


    It was obvious that she had thought of something, so she turned around and fled towards the Lin Residence. At this moment, Lin Hong was in the rear courtyard, as if he was writing something down, while Zi Yuan directly jumped off. Lin Hong clearly did not expect that such a person would be able to jump out like this, and the pen in his hand involuntarily trembled for a moment.


    "Who is it!"


    "Can''t you tell?" The Violet Garden took off her veil and coldly looked at Lin Hong as she spoke.


    Ah!" So it''s the Empress. " Lin Hong also said in shock. Then, the paper in his hand was just about to be quietly torn apart when Zi Yuan, seeing this, suddenly fired a hidden weapon from his hand, directly throwing it towards Lin Hong''s right hand.


    "Ah, pardon the Empress for sparing her life." Lin Hong cried out in pain and knelt on the ground.


    "Don''t speak, otherwise you won''t live past three breaths!" However, she discovered that Lin Hong had informed the rest of them about his betrayal. This was equivalent to a register, and after seeing this, she sneered in her heart. Who would have thought that today''s harvest would be so great. She looked at Lin Hong and said with a sneer.


    "You have truly given me a pleasant surprise, Lord Lin."


    "Empress, this lowly one knows his wrongs. This lowly one has been ordered by someone else." At this moment, Lin Hong had also knelt down completely.


    "Aren''t you going to play dead? Let me tell you, you don''t need to play dead."


    "Ah, yes, yes. I''m not pretending. I''m not pretending anymore." When Lin Hong heard this, he thought that it was because the Violet Garden wanted him to listen to her orders. He immediately kowtowed in response.


    "Hmph, that''s because you can directly die now." The dagger in Zi Yuan''s hand was unsheathed after he said that. In an instant, Lin Hong cut Lin Hong''s throat with a poof, while Lin Hong''s regret froze in that instant.


    "Humph, if I knew earlier, I wouldn''t have done it this way!" After the Violet Garden coldly finished speaking, she lifted Lin Hong with one hand. The current Lin Hong could not die here, otherwise, the empress dowager would be on her guard.


    Otherwise, if the empress dowager were to move out, it was likely that her area would be restricted, and everything would have to be arranged properly before the empress dowager could lay her cards on the table. When the empress dowager threw Lin Hong into the forest, they would immediately rush down the mountain to the imperial palace. Helian was already sitting on the throne, waiting for the empress dowager to come over.


    "Ai, if you don''t come back soon, I''ll want to go out and find you." When Helian saw that Zi Yuan had returned, his heart was completely at ease.


    "I even dare to enter the enemy''s camp in such a large army, not to mention this is just a night scout." Zi Yuan gave Helian a supercilious glance as he replied in a nonchalant manner.


    "Alright, alright." Helian said somewhat helplessly before continuing to ask.


    "From the looks of it, you seem to have gained something. Tell me about it."


    "Hmm, what do you see here?" Zi Yuan nodded his head and took out the command token from his bosom. When he saw this, He Lian suddenly said.


    "City Military Talisman!"


    "That''s right, it''s the Military Talisman. Lin Hong was in charge of it the entire time. Now, a killer wants to give it to the empress dowager. I''ve taken it." As Zi Yuan spoke, he recounted the events of the night to Helian. After hearing it, Helian Lie also praised.


    "You did a pretty good job. Now is indeed not the time to turn the tables on that slut. Otherwise, I''m afraid you will suffer a heavy injury. The current Northern Yue can''t take much more." As Helian said this, his eyes turned slightly cold as he looked outside. He could not help but speak out.


    "Mm, but I''m afraid we''ll have to make proper preparations in the next few days. I suspect that the empress dowager will start taking action." Zi Yuan also said worriedly.


    "I''ve already sent some men to Blue Sky to ask him to bring back his troops. We only need to wait for a few days before we can make our move."


    "Ai, I was just worried that the empress dowager wouldn''t be able to resist taking action in the next few days." The Violet Garden also spoke in this manner. Things progressed too quickly, causing the Violet Garden to be unable to do anything about it.


    The only thing left to do now is to wait for Lan Cang to arrive! After Helian said this, he unconsciously looked towards the Violet Garden.


    "This matter has indeed progressed too quickly. Do you have spies around the Sixth Prince?" Zi Yuan also sighed before looking at Helian Lie and asking.


    "That''s only natural. Otherwise, how could I dare to leave the North Vietnam to fight against the West Li?"


    "That''s good then. Let''s wait and see what Sixth Prince has to do, then we can discuss further!"


    "Alright, go rest. I feel sorry for you." Helian looked at the Violet Garden. Unconsciously, he embraced the Violet Garden as well. It was only a few days after their marriage that Helian could not help but speak in heartache as his beloved woman ran back and forth for him.


    "Alright, let''s talk nonsense." Zi Yuan said with the same tone as before. Helian could only smile helplessly.


    "Tonight, I''ll properly give my beloved concubine some rain and dew, and properly cherish my beloved concubine." As Helian said this, he carried Zi Yuan onto the dragon bed. As for the Violet Garden, Helian Lie began to grope around on her body. There was nothing much she could do to resist.


    When he woke up the next day, Helian saw a figure floating in from outside. The shadow had returned. Helian and Zi Yuan looked at each other and immediately understood ¡­

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    "Mistress." The shadow lowered its head and said after entering.


    "Hmm? "How is it, is there any situation?" Helian looked at the silhouette and asked indifferently.


    "Yes, the empress dowager really did want to incite the Sixth Prince to revolt. I''m afraid he''s already moving out, but ¡­" As the shadow spoke, it paused for a moment. There was some doubt in its eyes as well.


    "But what?" The Violet Garden also spoke up after hearing this.


    "But that empress dowager seemed to have lost something, and that ghost wolf seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth. That empress dowager has been contacting people to go find that ghost wolf." As the silhouette spoke, he told her everything that he had overheard from his surveillance of the empress dowager over the past two days. As for Zi Yuan, a cold sneer surfaced on her face as she spoke.


    "Hmph, I killed that ghost wolf. She must be worried, because she lost her military command medallion. That''s fine, but do you know who the Sixth Prince joined forces with?" A trace of coldness unconsciously appeared in her eyes. That was because the culprit who contacted the Sixth Prince was the most important. Once those people were pulled out, there would be no other way for the Sixth Prince.


    "I can''t find any traces of him. That Sixth Prince seems to be extremely cautious in his actions. However, according to the investigation done by the shadow, there seems to be a list of names in his residence." As the shadow spoke to here, he also raised his head to look at the Violet Garden, only to discover that the eyes of the Violet Garden suddenly brightened up for a moment before looking at the shadow as he spoke.


    "Alright, tonight, I''ll go and scout the Sixth Prince''s estate with you." As Zi Yuan spoke up to this point, he also paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Your majesty, the empress dowager probably planned this long in advance for the Sixth Prince to collude with so many officials. Based on the news that Shadow and I received from the empress dowager last time, the Sixth Prince clearly didn''t know of the empress dowager''s plans. Those ministers probably haven''t colluded with the Sixth Prince completely yet, so we have to clean them all up before then."


    "En, that''s right. You need to remove the roots when cutting the grass, and you need to remove the roots as soon as possible. I''ll leave this matter to you." When Helian heard what Zi Yuan said, he felt that it made sense. He paused for a moment before continuing.


    "I''ll give you a list. The people on this list are all my trusted aides. Some of them are still under surveillance, so even I don''t know what they are thinking." He opened the drawer and took out a list, feeling somewhat bitter in his heart. Although he had tidied up the list of names for the imperial court once, there were still some people whose thoughts were unclear as to where they were going. When he heard that his own younger brother wanted to rebel, he was afraid that he would have to wash his face with blood again.


    "This is the list. Whatever you want to do after reading it, you can decide." The Purple Garden naturally understood the meaning behind Helian''s words and took it over. After flipping through it, the more they looked at it, the colder their expressions became. There were actually so many unstable factors that caused Helian Lie to not dare to make a move.


    "Alright, I understand. Just wait here for my news and I will head out with the shadow. I have to hurry." As Zi Yuan spoke, he shot a look at the figure before walking forward. Helian Lie''s expression was somewhat cold as he muttered to himself after the two of them left.


    "Since things have come to this, there''s no point in holding back any longer!"


    In the residence of Zhao Mian in Yuanling City, Zhao Sunflower was one of the three dynasties. He was in charge of every imperial report in the court. Now, Zhao Mian was staring at the man in front of him with respect.


    "Sixth Prince, if we rashly send out troops at this moment, I''m afraid it might be a bit inappropriate. The Emperor has just ¡­" Zhao Meng was interrupted by the Sixth Prince before she could finish her words.


    Zhao Sunflower, oh Zhao Sunflower, are you still not able to see the current situation clearly? Helian He has already sent out Lan Cang and the others and is not prepared for us at all. Sixth Prince looked at Zhao Meng and said patiently, but his heart was as cold as ice iron. If he didn''t have the list of his subordinates, the Sixth Prince wouldn''t have been able to win over others. Besides, Zhao Zhi had been controlling the reports of the ministers for many years, so no one could deny that some of them had this intention, but they didn''t dare to say it out loud.


    "Master Zhao, if you don''t have a choice at the moment, it will be too late if you are too late! "That good brother of mine might have already harbored killing intent towards you three generations of elders. It is just that he has been enduring it the entire time." The Sixth Prince''s eyes turned cold as he looked at Zhao Ling and asked. Zhao Meng was startled when he suddenly heard these words.


    "What do you mean by that, Sixth Prince? We''ve never complained about the Emperor guarding this place. Why did the Emperor treat us like this? I''m afraid that''s a bit exaggerated, no?" Although he was surprised, Zhao Meng still couldn''t believe what she was saying. However, her heart was playing a game, and she had been scared the last few times when she heard the Sixth Prince talk about the bloodbath of the inner court. She was even more wary of him now, but she still said the same thing.


    These people in the imperial court were a little unsteady, even Zhao Meng was a little bit unsteady. However, Helian Ironblood methods had been used by these people several times, and now, it was very difficult to get them to stand on his side. However, the Sixth Prince was a very extraordinary person and knew that if he could come up with some methods, Zhao Meng would most likely fall for his side.


    "Lord Zhao, if you don''t believe me, just wait for the next few days. I can guarantee that my elder brother will definitely make a move against all of you!" Zhao Meng got up to leave after she said that. Zhao Zhi also said in a hurry when he saw the situation.


    "Sixth Prince, please stay here, please stay here. It''s not that this old official doesn''t believe you, it''s just that if the Sixth Prince really wanted to do that right now, the Emperor would have a backup plan." He knew very well that he would be dragged into a bottomless pit if he made even the slightest mistake. The Sixth Prince saw that there was a change in Zhao Mian, so he smiled in his heart and then slowly sat down again to continue speaking.


    "You don''t think that the former Prime Minister is a big crime, but my big brother did it with him. Do you know why?" The Sixth Prince continued to coaxing Zhao Meng, who shook her head and said the same thing.


    "That''s because you need to kill chickens for the monkeys to see. Last time, you killed chickens for the monkeys to see, but next time, I''m afraid you''re going to make a move. Do you think you can avoid it as the elder of the three dynasties?" The Sixth Prince laughed coldly as he heard this, and Zhao Meng became even more frightened. He only had one life and no one dared to gamble with him. After pausing for a moment, Zhao Zhi then turned his gaze to the Sixth Prince with some difficulty.


    "Sixth Prince, how many people have pledged their allegiance to you?"


    "Zhao Ning, Li Hong, and Wang Qing have all pledged their allegiance to me." The Sixth Prince paused for a moment and then said in a single breath, "Sixth Prince, you are right." After he finished saying this, he looked at Zhao Lin silently, but at this moment, he suddenly regretted it. He had asked about the existence of so many people, but if he did not agree, then he would not be able to survive.


    "Sixth Prince, this old official is also willing to submit to you." The Sixth Prince said with a smile on his face as he looked at Zhao Meng.


    I''ll tell you the truth, now that the imperial guards are in my control, as long as I give the order, he will have no chance to escape. I will rope you all in, it will be nothing more than sitting on my back. The Sixth Prince tilted his head to the side as he saw the ambition in Zhao Ling''s eyes. Zhao Meng struggled to speak.


    "Then this subject wishes the Emperor an early ascension."


    "Haha, good, good. Once I ascend to the throne, you will still be one of the three Elders in my dynasty. Oh, no, you will be one of the three Elders in this world!" The Sixth Prince first laughed complacently, and then changed the topic. He was thinking about the entire world. When Zhao Meng heard this, his face was filled with helplessness. Then, he spoke as well.


    "Master Zhao, can you give me the list of names now? I would like to see how many people are on my brother''s side in the Northern Desert." Zhao Sunflower naturally discovered this as well. He turned around and ran to the back of the desk, and took out the list of names, but at the same time, just as he was about to hand the list of names to the Sixth Prince, he suddenly heard a ''swoosh'' sound and a concealed weapon was placed on the list. The two of them simultaneously looked at each other and shouted.


    "Who, who could it be!"


    However, the Sixth Prince dodged to the side and hid behind a pillar in a flash. At this moment, only Zhao Sun was exposed, and even the Sixth Prince''s eyes turned cold, but he didn''t say anything. He was probably on the roof of the building, and thinking about how the Sixth Prince didn''t dare to act rashly, the room also went into a deadlock.


    "Six ¡­" The Sixth Prince gave him a look, and Zhao Zhi understood that the Sixth Prince was about to run away at this moment. However, he was afraid that the Sixth Prince was only thinking of his own actions, and the Sixth Prince had already turned around and left, while the Sixth Prince''s shadow and the Purple Courtyard member did not stop him from running away. Sixth Prince looked at the Sixth Prince and said, "Sixth Prince, you are leaving right away."


    "This isn''t the time to kill him. If we kill him recklessly, the empress dowager will definitely make her move first. That won''t do us any good."


    "Shadow knows, Empress. Should we go down?" The silhouette also understood this logic. Then, he also looked down at Zhao Sunflower. His eyes also became cold. Zi Yuan, on the other hand, did not say anything. He immediately jumped through the window where Zhao Sunflower had escaped from ¡­

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    "It''s you, Niangniang! This subject knows his wrongs!" Zhao Sunflower immediately understood what was going on when he saw the Purple Garden jump in. It was obvious that the Purple Garden was the one who had taken action just now. Other than him, no one else had the ability to do so.


    I will not kill you today, but if you choose the wrong side of the road in the future, I can capture the general of the enemy army in the midst of thousands of men and horses. As a veteran like you, I will not put you in my eyes! After Violet Garden coldly finished speaking, she turned around to leave. However, her shadow had jumped out a step behind her. Zi Yuan gave her a signal with his eyes and jumped out of the window once again.


    "Do you know what the Empress''s words just now meant?" The shadow''s body was shrouded by a murderous aura. Zhao Meng was also trembling from the cold aura.


    "No, I don''t know. Please enlighten me, my lord."


    "I''m telling you, the reason I''m not killing you is because you still have a trace of regret left in you. If you were to sincerely submit to the Sixth Prince, you would have met your ancestor underground long ago. You are the best." After the shadow had left, the shadow had also left the room. In his mind, he knew that Zhao Ling would not dare to have any other thoughts. After the shadow had left, Zhao Zhi sat down on a stool with a terrified look in his eyes.


    His face was ice-cold as he read the contents of the letter. After he finished reading it, he clenched his fists tightly and a surge of inner force directly shattered the letter into pieces. At this moment, Zi Yuan and the shadow had returned one after the other.


    "What happened? What happened?" Zi Yuan asked unnaturally after seeing the flying paper fragments in the sky after entering the room.


    "Humph, my sixth brother is going to fight!" At that moment, he had received the news that he had arranged for someone to stay with his sixth brother. After returning, the Sixth Prince had started to discuss something with his subordinates. It seemed that they wanted to take action against him.


    "Hmm? "I had expected that the Sixth Prince would already know about our operation by now." After hearing what had happened today, Helian Lie did not feel that the Violet Garden was reckless. If it were not for the two of them snatching the list of names from them, it was likely that there would not be a single official in the Northern Desert who was on Helian''s side.


    "What do you think we should do now?" However, the Violet Garden did not reply after Helian said that. Suddenly, the Violet Garden also spoke out.


    "Shadow, go quietly to the empress dowager''s chambers and watch over her. Don''t let her leave the room even half a step. If she wants to leave, kill her!" After hearing what was said, the shadow nodded his head in agreement and then floated out of the room.


    "What is the meaning of this!" Helian asked in confusion.


    "If the empress dowager escaped from the palace right now, then the Sixth Prince would have made his move immediately. The Sixth Prince is still in the midst of preparations." I think we should think of some good countermeasures. " The Purple Garden had clearly analyzed everything and told her thoughts. After hearing this, Helian was able to calm herself down with regards to the calm and composed temperament of the Purple Garden. He looked at the Purple Garden and asked.


    "If you have any thoughts in your mind, just say them out."


    "Oh, there are a few, ever since the shadow and I hid in Zhao Kui''s mansion today, I''m afraid that Sixth Prince escaped at the last moment. But I can''t kill him, and once I do, the empress dowager will immediately start fighting, so I let him escape. Now that Sixth Prince has returned, he''s probably aware of my existence, so he chose to immediately join us. He naturally feels that there are some plans that cannot keep up with his plans, but our situation is the same here."


    "What you''re saying is that everything my sixth brother did was at the orders of the empress dowager. Right now, there''s the empress dowager''s calculations. If my sixth brother hadn''t returned by then, the empress dowager would have directly attacked me, right?" In fact, earlier, when Violet Garden had said that her sixth brother had already revealed his ambitions today, Helian had thought in his heart about why he hadn''t killed the Sixth Prince. Now, it seemed that Violet Garden had already understood everything, so she didn''t take any action. At this moment, the empress dowager was probably already preparing for everything.


    "Yes, so we have to do something to the empress dowager now. As for the Sixth Prince, as long as we control the empress dowager, he won''t dare to take too much action against her, as long as we control him." Yes, so we have to do something to the empress dowager now, as long as the empress dowager is under our control, he won''t dare take too much action as long as we control the empress dowager. Violet Garden''s words also reminded her of the incident in Zhao Kui''s residence today. In the final moment, the Sixth Prince had unexpectedly evaded and didn''t care about her subordinate''s safety. This was something that she could see from that moment.


    "Humph, I will definitely not let him off this time!" Could it be that I''ve given you everything that I''ve fought in the past to give to you for free? You''re just dreaming, are you? Both of them understood that it would be a pipe dream if they wanted to take the world based on the Sixth Prince''s material.


    "Alright, then we''ll discuss this properly. As for the empress dowager, what exactly do you plan to do next?" After thinking for a while, Helian spoke calmly.


    "Right now, I don''t have any plans in my mind for the empress dowager. I don''t know how to treat her. After all, she is the empress dowager of a nation. I''m only a concubine, and have no power." When Violet Garden spoke of this, her eyebrows creased. After all, only the three of them knew of the empress dowager''s intentions. The rest of them didn''t know.


    "This time is different from the past. Then you and I both know what the empress dowager is thinking. There''s no need to say any more." Helian said this somewhat coldly. Then, he paused for a moment before speaking.


    "Do what needs to be done, kill everything that needs to be done!" If we can get her specific plans from that slut, then we will be able to control my sixth brother''s specific actions. " When Helian said this, Helian said this as he and the Violet Garden looked at each other. Naturally, the Violet Garden was able to understand Helian Zang''s thoughts and blurted out.


    "I know what to do. As for that Lan Cang, you should hurry up and call for them. The imperial guards are not here for that." At this moment, the capital was empty. If the Sixth Prince were to be mobilized by the imperial guards, it was likely that the entire capital of the Northern Desert would fall into an abnormally dangerous situation. Helian naturally knew of this point and had been trying to scare people off, but today, news had arrived that the person who had received the news had already been killed.


    "Today, I called some people to rush to the northern border of the Yue State to urge on Lan Cang. That person has yet to receive any news, so he should be dead by now." Once Helian words were spoken, the Violet Garden naturally knew that this person was definitely dead. The Sixth Prince had most likely already made arrangements at the city gate. This caused the Violet Garden''s heart to grow increasingly colder.


    "I''ll be going over to the empress dowager''s place soon. I''m afraid I''ll have to end things here."


    "Don''t worry, it''s not the right time yet. I''m afraid the empress dowager hasn''t received any news of my sixth brother yet. You have to wait until the empress dowager receives news of my sixth brother''s return." Helian realized the crux of the matter as he pulled Zi Yuan back and said.


    "Hmm? "If your sixth brother comes back, wouldn''t the empress dowager know that we''ve already begun to pay attention to him? Then wouldn''t that increase the Sixth Prince''s speed even more?" Zi Yuan said in confusion.


    "No, my sixth brother will naturally not dare to go to that bitch''s palace. Once he knows that you have snuck over tonight, he will not dare to go over even if he has two more guts." No, my sixth brother will naturally not dare to go to that bitch''s palace. It was time to turn the tables around, so there was no need to worry about so many things. If it wasn''t possible, she could just directly capture the empress dowager, but the two of them had no idea how many connections the empress dowager still had behind her back.


    "Alright, I understand." He did not know what he was thinking, while Helian raised his teacup and took a sip of water, causing his heart to churn. Never had he imagined that there would be such an unexpected turn of events in the palace, causing even Helian''s heart to turn cold when he thought of this. How could Lan Cang return so quickly?


    While the two of them were lost in their thoughts, a figure floated in at this moment. There was some urgency in its eyes.


    "Mistress, Esteemed Empress Dowager, I''m afraid that the empress dowager will have to take action soon." Once the shadow said this, the two of them were stunned for a moment. After exchanging a glance, they immediately understood each other''s thoughts.


    "Shadow, did you hear anything else?" Zi Yuan also closed the list in his hand before blurting out a question.


    "Then the empress dowager should have waited until tomorrow morning to join forces to impeach the emperor. By then, the Sixth Prince''s army would probably rise tomorrow as well." As the shadow spoke, his eyes were also filled with killing intent.


    "Humph, then the Sixth Prince won''t dare to take action tomorrow!" When Zi Yuan spoke up to this point, he also turned cold. Helian Lie naturally understood what Zi Yuan meant.


    "Shadow, come with me."


    "Yes, Empress!"

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    Within the imperial shop, the empress dowager''s face was flushed red as she watched the sky darken. She then called out to her maids.


    "Xiao Hong, have you received any news from the Sixth Prince!"


    "Reporting to the empress dowager, Little Red didn''t receive it." As she was thinking, she saw the servant stealthily approach and handed her a letter. The empress dowager''s face relaxed as she knew that it was a habit for her son to contact her. When she thought of this, her heart relaxed and when she saw the contents of the letter, her gaze immediately turned cold. Soon after, she clenched her fists tightly and Xiao Hong quietly retreated as well.


    "Hmph, Helian, I didn''t expect that you would really have some ability, and now you know it." The empress dowager gave a grunt of displeasure, then her gaze turned cold.


    "I know, I know. Do you think that I would be afraid of you now?" When she arrived at the entrance, she saw that Zi Yuan and his shadow were actually walking in at a slow pace. As for her maids and the others outside, they had all died completely. The empress dowager''s mouth was wide open, and the handkerchief in her hand was covering her face.


    "You, you, Cheng Zi Yuan, how dare you! How dare you kill someone in my place! I will definitely send you into the cold palace! " The empress dowager was also stunned before she suddenly shouted loudly. As for Violet Garden, she looked at the empress dowager with a rather cold gaze.


    "Enough, there''s no need to act in front of me. Hmph, this big play in the palace, it''s so fake even if you transmigrated." Violet Garden''s voice was also low as she muttered to herself. Towards this ancient harem ¡­ the facts were all rather speechless. Even the empress dowager''s expression was as fake as it was in the television.


    "What do you mean? Do you think I don''t dare to punish you for your crimes?!" When the empress dowager saw what the Violet Garden had done, her heart turned cold, but after a moment of hesitation, she immediately understood that the Violet Garden did not dare to carelessly kill her. Otherwise, the Sixth Prince would immediately raise his troops, and as she thought this through, the empress dowager immediately calmed down and looked at the Violet Garden with a frosty gaze.


    "Why is the empress dowager looking at me like that? Did what happened just now shock the empress dowager?" Ziyuan was cold as he spoke. His gaze contained a hint of mockery as he looked at the empress dowager, who ignored his gaze and spoke directly.


    Hmph. Zi Yuan, I am not a person who fears death. If you dare to attack now, I will have no power to refute you. The empress dowager stared coldly at the Violet Garden, her tone unspeakably calm. When these words entered the ears of the Violet Garden, it caused her to suddenly be unable to prod him. The empress dowager''s reaction was clearly different from what she had expected.


    "The empress dowager misunderstood. If that scene just now had caught the empress dowager by surprise, the Violet Garden wouldn''t have been able to handle it. But if the empress dowager thought that the fresh blood outside was a little less, she could naturally have told the Violet Garden about it." When Violet Garden said this, the empress dowager smiled coldly.


    "Could it be that in your hands, there is still not enough red blood?"


    "That''s true. The Violet Garden is covered in blood on the battlefield. Killing a few people at this moment might make you a homicidal maniac in the eyes of the empress dowager."


    "Well, isn''t it?"


    "If only I had become a homicidal maniac, then no one in this world would be as merciful as I am now. What I killed on the battlefield was an enemy, I was originally from the Northern Yue, but I killed people from the Western Land. No matter how many I killed, it was for the sake of the Northern Yue, I feel safe, but Esteemed Empress Dowager, you killed people from the Northern Yue. I am a homicidal maniac, but compared to the empress dowager, I am far too weak."


    "Hmph, what nonsense, when have I ever killed anyone from the Northern Yue? Don''t you dare speak nonsense nonsense here, demoness!" The empress dowager''s heart trembled when she heard this, then she pointed at Violet Garden, wanting to use it to calm her fear. Violet Garden''s gaze turned completely cold when she heard this, but the shadow in her steps shifted, and when she heard the empress dowager dare to insult Violet Garden in such a way, the shadow within her heart turned cold. She wanted to put some pressure on the empress dowager, but she was blocked by Violet Garden''s shadow, and the empress dowager''s face was also unfriendly.


    "Shadow, the empress dowager felt a bit uncomfortable, so you should just withdraw your aura." When Zi Yuan finished speaking, the shadow obediently removed the murderous intent. As for the empress dowager opposite her, her eyes began to tremble. This was something she wanted to see, so she didn''t stop the shadow from revealing.


    "Empress Dowager, can you listen to me properly now?"


    "You, you, you tell me ¡­" The empress dowager continued to look at the Violet Garden with a trembling gaze, as if she''d met a demon. The Violet Garden, on the other hand, didn''t have the slightest trace of anger in her eyes. Instead, she gave a strange smile.


    "I want to know who or what Her Majesty has arranged. Is it convenient for Her Majesty to tell me?" The empress dowager''s expression changed when the Violet Garden spoke up to this point. This was the reason why the Violet Garden came, right? Afterwards, the empress dowager''s gaze softened as she looked at the Violet Garden and spoke indifferently.


    "Zi Yuan, do you think it''s possible for me to tell you about this?"


    "Then it''s up to the empress dowager. I think if I do something to the empress dowager right now, the empress dowager won''t be able to stop me either. If the empress dowager doesn''t believe me, then I''ll make a bet with you. When Violet Garden said this, she also gave a cold laugh and looked at the empress dowager with mockery.


    "Hmph. Nonsense. Zi Yuan, is it interesting for you to play with me here? Back then, when I used those methods, you were still in your infancy." The empress dowager heard this and spoke rather angrily, while Zi Yuan knew that the empress dowager wouldn''t be able to make it in time. When she thought of this, Zi Yuan was somewhat helpless, but when she thought of Helian''s orders, she forced herself to resist the impulse. It seemed that she could only give the empress dowager another chance, or else she wouldn''t be able to resist killing her.


    "Empress Dowager, if there is no Helian and I in the capital of the Northern Yue State, do you think the Sixth Prince, that piece of trash, will be able to hold on?" Violet Garden spoke with a hint of sarcasm, but the empress dowager spoke bluntly.


    "This is not something that you can control. Hmph, now that I have fallen into your hands, are you going to let me out of this house?" The empress dowager was in a bad mood as well.


    "Why not? If the empress dowager is willing to have a good chat with Purple Garden, they will naturally not stop her if she wants to leave."


    "Is that true?" The empress dowager was shocked by the Violet Garden''s sudden words, but then a flash of happiness passed through her eyes. Although her words were unbelievable, it was still better than having no hope. As long as she walked out of this door, the Violet Garden wouldn''t be able to do anything to her.


    "Hehe, what Zi Yuan said was naturally true. As long as the empress dowager can speak a few words properly." Violet Garden added in a final sentence, while the empress dowager also added in a different tone.


    "What do you want me to tell you? Do you think there''s anything between us? I won''t tell you anything about the Sixth Prince." Her Majesty first beat up Shunsuke Wei. Ye Zichen spoke first.


    "Heh, the Sixth Prince doesn''t need to say anything, so I naturally know. I just want to ask the empress dowager, if Helian could give the North Yue Kingdom to the Sixth Prince, would the Sixth Prince be able to protect it? Or perhaps, Murong Xiu is someone the Sixth Prince can deal with?" This was already the second time the Violet Garden had spoken of this. The empress dowager fell into deep thought as well, her brows furrowing before lowering them again and again. She then looked unsteadily at the Violet Garden and spoke.


    "Hmph. It''s not her position. She doesn''t plan for the future. If you were to become my servant, it would be great." The empress dowager said this because she wanted to see Violet Garden''s expression, but she discovered that her opponent''s gaze had turned cold. She knew that she had seen through her thoughts, so she wasn''t worried. Instead, she spoke faintly.


    "I don''t know if the Sixth Prince can protect the Northern Yue, but even if he wants to die, the son of the late emperor must do so."


    "Hmph, don''t tell me Helian wasn''t born of the late emperor? Isn''t the empress dowager''s words a bit incoherent?" At this moment, the Violet Garden was truly a little angry and spoke with ill intent, while the empress dowager spoke coldly.


    "If it is not born from my main palace, then it is a wild one! Helian was naturally the same. "


    "Pah!" With a "peng" sound, the Violet Garden sent her palm flying.


    "Hmph, do you really think that just because I become the Violet Garden that I have a good talk with you, I''ll be courteous to you?" Look at your current identity. What empress dowager do you think you are? "In my case, you are just a dog!" At this moment, the empress dowager had truly realized that the person in front of her was someone who had walked out from the battlefield. Moreover, the sofa was decisive, so it didn''t matter whether she lived or died.


    "Humph, I will give you one last chance. Talk to me properly. Otherwise, it will be difficult even if you want to die!" When Zi Yuan said this, he had already cast a cold glance at the empress dowager. This was the kind of person to refuse a toast and eat a forfeit. After that, he changed the subject.


    "Do you really think you can die just because you want to?" He was afraid that if he died, the Violet Garden might do something to him. When she thought of this, she looked at the Violet Garden as if she were looking at a demon, and the shadow suddenly jumped out at this moment, its killing intent transforming into a sharp blade that rushed towards the empress dowager''s chest. When the empress dowager was caught off guard, she spat out a mouthful of blood.

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    "Empress Dowager, is it clear now?" Violet Garden also looked at the stunned empress dowager as she suddenly blurted out these words. The empress dowager clearly had not awoken from the slap just now, and so she couldn''t help but speak in a daze.


    "Yes, yes ¡­" He knew that the empress dowager probably never expected him to treat her like this, but none of this was important. In the eyes of the empress dowager, being able to strike a blow at her was also to the benefit of his next actions.


    "Since you have already made up your mind, do you know what thoughts I have towards you right now?" Even the empress dowager was jolted awake by Zi Yuan''s words.


    That''s right, did you treat me like this just to strike a blow? Thinking of this, the empress dowager looked at Violet Garden with some fear. "Since you''re so capable, why did you have to deal with a woman like me? Just say what you want to say."


    "Haha, the empress dowager is indeed interesting. If you''re a weak girl, then I''ll become a lady who hasn''t left the pavilion yet. Hmph, don''t talk so much nonsense. I just want to know what your plans are, or else you''ll know the consequences." Violet Garden changed the topic of conversation as well, turning cold. The speed of change in her expression didn''t allow the empress dowager any time to react, but the empress dowager wasn''t an ordinary person after all.


    "If I were to tell you, would I be able to live? Zi Yuan, even if I say that I believe you, I think that''s a bit childish, right? " When the empress dowager thought of this, her gaze turned determined. Zi Yuan had been staring at her expression the entire time, and when she saw this, she knew that she shouldn''t force her too much. Otherwise, she wouldn''t speak of it, and Zi Yuan naturally knew that regardless of whether the empress dowager said it or not, her life was over.


    "Empress Dowager, Zi Yuan will explain to you the current situation in great detail. If you just wanted a disbanded Northern Yue State, even if you and the Sixth Prince were to succeed, the entire country will probably be torn to pieces. If you had the means, then you wouldn''t have fallen into my hands today. When the empress dowager finished speaking, she gave the empress dowager a cold look, but the empress dowager''s eyes flashed, unwilling to accept the words. In her heart, she knew that the empress dowager was unwilling to accept them, but the empress dowager''s opinion of Helian had already transformed into a kind of hatred.


    Right now, Xi Li is already defeated. It is only a matter of time before I, Bei Yu, want to go down the west with my army, and the Southern Kingdom has also submitted to me, the Northern Desert. Don''t you know what kind of situation we are in now? Who was it that could defeat Xi Li? Who was it that made the Southern Kingdom submit? "Who did this?" Even the empress dowager was somewhat shaken by this. Afterwards, the empress dowager was also somewhat stumped, but all of a sudden, she raised her head to look at the Violet Garden, only to see that her opponent''s gaze was like a sharp blade that made her afraid to look directly at it.


    "Of course I know all of this. It''s just that the angles are different. What exactly do you want to do?" When the empress dowager spoke up to this point, she looked at the Violet Garden miserably as well. Now that her situation was like this, she couldn''t help but make her own decisions.


    "Hmph, I don''t want to waste words with you. Since you won''t say it out loud, then I won''t force you. Call the Sixth Prince here and persuade her to retreat. Otherwise, I''ll annihilate all of your people in the harem!" Violet Garden suddenly stood up after she spoke. Her voice was like a bolt of lightning that struck the empress dowager''s chest before she continued speaking.


    "Humph, don''t tell me you still expect that the Ghost Wolf who gave you the news?" You may not have not been clear about it by now, but the people around you are almost all gone. "


    No wonder the command medallion disappeared along with Gui Lang. Now that the empress dowager heard Violet Garden say this, how could she not know, she must have been killed by Zi Yuan. Since Gui Lang was already dead, then the officials should be dead as well. Thinking of this, even the empress dowager felt her heart unsteady for a moment, and her chest rose and fell continuously from side to side.


    "You, did you kill them all?" the Empress said, still somewhat incredulous.


    "Do you think they have a reason to live on?" Zi Yuan said coldly.


    "Those people are court officials! If you kill them, aren''t you just causing trouble for Helian Lie? "


    "Humph, why should we hold back against someone who dares to bully the sovereign? Dying would only make this Northern Yue more stable."


    "You''re actually this vicious, you ¡­" The empress dowager was about to say something when she was frightened by Violet Garden''s gaze and didn''t dare say anything.


    "You''re scolding me? "Do you dare to say another word of nonsense?" Violet Garden''s voice was like winter''s cold wind, causing the empress dowager to shiver, before she continued speaking.


    "Let me tell you, even if you want to die, it will be difficult. If you were to seek death wholeheartedly, you wouldn''t waste your breath on me!" Violet Garden already knew this long ago. If the empress dowager had wanted to seek death, then they could have perished together with Helian Lie. That was why Violet Garden was able to speak so much nonsense with her. Otherwise, based on her personality, she would have killed the empress dowager long ago.


    "You, you ¡­"


    "Stop talking nonsense. I''ll give you the time of a cup of tea to think about it. If you don''t, you''ll know the consequences." Violet Garden had already given her ultimatum, and really didn''t want to speak any more nonsense with the empress dowager.


    She had originally planned to wait for the Ghost Wolf to save her. When Zi Yuan''s palm came, the empress dowager had even thought that the Ghost Wolf might be somewhere looking for an opportunity to rescue her. Now that Zi Yuan had said this, she was afraid that she had nowhere to run to, so the empress dowager''s face turned deathly pale.


    Violet Garden''s gaze remained motionless as she stared at the empress dowager''s expression. Although she was holding a teacup and feigning to drink the tea while pretending to look at the empress dowager, she also felt her heart turn cold. She glanced at the shadow, and the shadow understood what was going on.


    "You, what do you want?" The empress dowager panicked as well. She hadn''t thought that this black robed man would actually act against her at this very moment.


    "Nothing, I''m just letting you eat a piece of candy." Violet Garden walked coldly towards the empress dowager, a pill in her hand. Meanwhile, the empress dowager''s eyes were filled with incomparable terror, but Violet Garden ignored her. The pill was stuck in the empress dowager''s throat.


    "You, what did you give me to eat?" The empress dowager was incomparably frightened as she spoke.


    "It''s just a piece of candy. You will have to start from tonight with no strength left in your body. Then, your body will be like an ant crawling on your body and you will be tormented. At that time, you won''t die! Oh yeah, I never intended for you to die. " The empress dowager''s face was ashen as she looked at the Violet Garden. It was as if she saw a demon was torturing her, but the Violet Garden paid no attention to the empress dowager''s expression and just stared coldly at her. After a long while, the empress dowager finally spoke up.


    "I advise her to withdraw her troops and go to the Emperor to admit her mistakes. I can guarantee that nothing will happen to you, but I''m afraid that you won''t be able to protect the Sixth Prince." When the empress dowager heard this, her heart ached. The emperor had no relatives, so there was nothing he couldn''t do to protect himself.


    "If I say that, Liu''er will not believe me."


    "That''s your problem. I only need to know the result. The process is not important." When Violet Garden said this, she paused for a moment before looking at the empress dowager with an unfriendly expression.


    "I''ll tell you, I''ll watch your face from behind. Listen to what you''re saying, if there''s even the slightest mistake, I''ll tell you, you two mother and son will have to beg me even if you want to die." When the empress dowager heard this, she couldn''t help but tremble for a moment. She then nodded her head with difficulty, not knowing what to say.


    "I promise you!"


    "Hmph. That''s the best, or else don''t blame me for being heartless." It was already night, even if there were some remnants, they would not be able to see clearly. After doing all this, Zi Yuan sent his shadow to find someone to notify the Sixth Prince, and at this moment, there was no one left to protect him, not even a shadow to run around, only shadow to ascend to the top of the lake, while Zi Yuan leaped onto the roof, opened the tiles and saw the empress dowager''s expression.


    If the military talisman wasn''t in the hands of the Sixth Prince, Zi Yuan would have killed the two of them long ago. The military talisman seemed to indicate that the Sixth Prince was well-guarded, so he definitely knew of these matters, so the military talisman couldn''t be found. At the thought of this, Zi Yuan also grew annoyed, and the way he looked at the empress dowager changed.


    Of course, the empress dowager didn''t know of all this. The empress dowager was currently pacing back and forth, while the Sixth Prince was also pacing around in irritation.

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    "What?" The Queen Mother wants me to go over at this time? " The Sixth Prince cried out in surprise.


    "In reply to Mistress, yes, the Empress Dowager has asked you to go over and ask her now." The servant bowed his head and said respectfully.


    "Alright, I understand. You can leave now." He had just escaped from that place not too long ago, and was now at the most important juncture. According to their previous plans, this was not the time for them to meet, but the empress dowager had suddenly called him over, and for what reason? However, after thinking for a moment, the Sixth Prince felt that he had to make a trip there to find out.


    "Wang Qing, you can take care of the other matters here. Remember, don''t act rashly before I return."


    "Yes, Sixth Prince, oh no, your majesty!" Wang Qing also said in a flirtatious tone.


    "Alright, then I''ll go first?" The Sixth Prince was also exhilarated by the emperor''s words, but he didn''t know that the empress dowager was already worried to death.


    The time had come after sunset. It was time for the meal, but the empress dowager didn''t feel the slightest bit of hunger. She waited here for the Sixth Prince to arrive, and soon saw him push open the door and enter.


    "Imperial Mother, how can you call me over at this time? I''m busy over there."


    "Son, listen to what mother has to say to you." The empress dowager saw that the Sixth Prince''s expression had also become a bit more anxious, and then she thought of Violet Garden paying attention to her somewhere else. For a moment, she didn''t dare to reveal any more of her emotions, but she calmed down, and the Sixth Prince also grew anxious and blurted out.


    "What happened? Why is it that bastard Ghost Wolf gone without a trace? "


    "Sigh, I''m afraid the Ghost Wolf is already dead."


    "Hmm? "What''s going on?" The Sixth Prince also had a feeling that something was amiss. This ghost wolf possessed a lot of resources. Now that it had suddenly died, the Sixth Prince was startled as well. Then, he suddenly thought of something.


    "Could it be that Cheng Zi Yuan did it?" When the Sixth Prince said this, it made the empress dowager''s heart skip a beat. Presumably, her sixth son had already clashed with that Cheng Violet Garden for the first time.


    "How do you know?"


    "Hmph, that slut, I was planning to snatch Helian''s name from the Zhao Family, but she stopped me. Such a brilliant assassination, who else could she have done?" If he hadn''t escaped so quickly, he probably wouldn''t have been able to see his mother at this moment. As for Zi Yuan, he coldly laughed, thinking to himself, "I''m leaving you with your life. I didn''t expect you to still be so arrogant right now."


    "Son, forget it. Let''s not talk about this for now." The empress dowager interrupted him in time to continue.


    "Your subordinate has already been arranged?"


    "Yeah, everything is almost ready. We just need to wait for tomorrow." When the empress dowager saw the ambition in her sixth son''s eyes, she grew anxious and her mouth opened, but it was clear that she was about to become the emperor the very next day.


    "After listening to mother''s words, I''ll temporarily put this matter off for now."


    "What?" Queen Mother, what did you say? " The Sixth Prince was still in the midst of his intoxication when he suddenly heard his mother say so. For a moment, his voice became louder.


    "I told you to stop what you''re doing first. There are some things that need to be planned anew. Now is not the time. Do you understand?" The empress dowager''s tone also changed a bit. The Sixth Prince, who was still stuck in his mother''s words, didn''t hear the change in her tone, but this reminder caught Violet Garden''s attention. In an instant, Violet Garden suddenly condensed a wave of killing intent and charged at the empress dowager''s back, causing cold sweat to form on her back. Violet Garden''s killing intent was instantly eased in an instant, and the empress dowager was also afraid that her own tone might have told her that.


    As the decisive person on the sofa, Cheng Zi Yuan thinks that all the ministers behind us are already dead. You also know that the Ghost Wolf is dead, and that it is in her hands. At this point, if we were to rashly make a move, it would be a dead end. As the empress dowager spoke, she saw the unwillingness in her sixth son''s eyes, and her heart ached.


    "No, no, I''m not willing to give up so easily." Just a moment ago, someone had addressed him as the Emperor. But now, hearing his mother say this, how could the Sixth Prince be willing to accept this? He couldn''t help but roar in anger and unconsciously took a few steps back.


    "So what if you are unwilling? If I say it, you can just let it go. If you act rashly, you can only let us both die." Do you understand? " The empress dowager''s gaze grew cold as well, but her heart was filled with helplessness. This matter had originally been catalyzed by her own hands, and now she was going to go back on her word.


    "Mother, what happened? That''s not what you told me before. " The Sixth Prince was on the verge of collapsing, but he still couldn''t believe that these words came from his mother''s mouth.


    "Nothing happened. With the death of the Ghost Wolf, I knew that Helian and Zi Yuan probably already knew of our plan. They have already begun to pay attention to us, so any further actions would be futile."


    Humph, if we stop right now, we''ll probably die even faster. I knew that after tonight, the Zi Yuan had already noticed us, so I decided to make a move. If that''s not the case, I also wanted to properly set up a trap for a few days. The Sixth Prince''s face turned cold as he finished his words.


    "It won''t, it won''t. He''s your big brother, and I''m the empress dowager of a country. As long as we lower our heads, he won''t do anything." The empress dowager''s heart was filled with resentment towards the Violet Garden. Her words were a bit too hypocritical, but when the Sixth Prince heard her words, he looked straight at his mother, wanting to find out something. However, when he saw the look of worry on his mother''s face, he understood it to be worry.


    "Imperial Mother wanted me to seize the throne back then, and now you''re saying these words. You''re calling me big brother? What kind of brother is he to me? " The Sixth Prince said unwillingly.


    "Child, the time is not right yet. Don''t worry mother will find a way. Let''s take it slowly for now." The empress dowager spoke in a comforting tone before placing one hand on the Sixth Prince''s body. Although it seemed like she was being comforted, she unconsciously pressed him down twice. The Sixth Prince felt his heart tremble as he looked at his own mother, but the empress dowager avoided her without a trace.


    "Imperial Mother, I can''t accept this."


    "Child, forget it. Just let it go. If you keep the green mountain, you won''t have to worry about not burning firewood." If the Sixth Prince still wasn''t willing to give in, he could just kill him. Just think about the rest of it, now that things had gotten to this point, there was no need to speak any more nonsense. But just as Violet Garden thought this, the Sixth Prince suddenly spoke.


    "Imperial Mother, your son will be walking around outside after today. I''m afraid that the Imperial Palace will not be able to accommodate me anymore. Haha, I have spent so much time and effort preparing for this." The empress dowager''s previous actions had made it so that the Sixth Prince was not a fool, so he naturally knew his mother had been watched. When Ziyuan heard these words, his killing intent was once again concealed, but he only saw the empress dowager continue speaking.


    "Go out and relax, arrange all your subordinates and tell them not to rebel anymore. Your big brother''s mother will help you speak of it." The empress dowager''s face was also filled with worry.


    "Alright, this son understands. Mother, take care of yourself. I''m afraid that I will never appear in this palace again in my life. Else, Big Brother will definitely not forgive me."


    "Alright, it''s good for you to go out and relax." When the empress dowager finished speaking, she sat down and waved her hands.


    "Yes, this official will take his leave first." After the Sixth Prince finished speaking, he walked out with a dejected expression. As for Zi Yuan and Ying, they saw the Sixth Prince walking while giggling. Zi Yuan and Shadow both heaved a sigh of relief at his despondent appearance.


    "Shadow, what do you think?"


    "Esteemed Empress, I don''t think the Sixth Prince has the empress dowager''s emissary as his envoy and won''t rebel anymore. However, he still needs to be on his guard." The silhouette also looked at the Sixth Prince''s departing figure, his tone filled with doubt.


    "Mm, no matter what you say, all of the powers are under the control of the empress dowager. As long as we keep the empress dowager in check, we''ll know who''s backing them. When the time comes, we''ll massacre them all one by one!" Zi Yuan''s expression remained cold as he continued, "Let''s go down and take a look."


    "Yes, Empress." After the shadow finished speaking, it leapt up and followed the Violet Garden. After coming down, the Violet Garden gave the empress dowager a kick.


    "Did you think I did not see your little trick earlier?"


    "Oh, Zi Yuan, I won''t dare to do that again. However, Liu''er no longer has the heart to rebel. Please spare him." The empress dowager fell to the ground at the same time as the kick. Following that, she walked over and tugged at Violet Garden''s thigh as she spoke. As for Violet Garden, she shook the empress dowager so much that she overturned her chair.


    "Hmph, I don''t want to waste words with you. Didn''t I see what you did? " Violet Garden''s eyes were cold as she looked at the empress dowager. She wanted to see something in her eyes, but the empress dowager''s heart was still pounding, but her expression was still as bitter as ever.


    "Zi Yuan, you misunderstand? When did I do anything small? The only reason I said that was to give my son a chance to live. Do you want to take it away from me as well?" As the empress dowager spoke, tears began to fall from her eyes, and it was clear that Zi Yuan''s previous scam had failed. Seeing this, Zi Yuan slowly relaxed and his heart relaxed for the time being.


    "Hmph. That son of yours better be honest and stay within the palace. Otherwise, I''ll kill him a million times over." Even the empress dowager felt her heart skip a beat as she hurriedly added in.


    "No, no."


    "Hmph, even you wouldn''t dare!" After she said this, she gave a signal with her eyes towards the shadow. The shadow immediately understood and said.


    "You should stay here for the time being. If you take even half a step outside this door, you will know the consequences." After she finished speaking, she walked out. At the same time, her figure slowly followed behind her. After that, she waved her hand and a group of people walked out.


    "What are your orders?"


    "Watch the person inside closely. If she is allowed to come out, you can all raise your heads and meet her." After the shadow finished speaking, it heard the empress dowager run out of the room. Immediately, the shadow shot a glance over.


    "Oh, Violet Garden, you haven''t given me the antidote yet." The empress dowager said impatiently as well.


    "Hmph, don''t worry, that''s just a candy. It won''t die. If you take even half a step out of this room, you will truly want to die!" The silhouette just left after saying those cold words.

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    "You''ve come at the right time. I just received the news." When Helian saw Zi Yuan return, he immediately walked over.


    "What news?" When Zi Yuan returned, he noticed that Helian''s expression was a little strange and blurted out involuntarily.


    "That bastard actually attacked my people." Helian said with a strange expression on his face.


    "Hmm? "There''s actually such a thing." The Violet Garden''s expression also turned cold. Soon after, she thought of something and asked.


    "How long?"


    "It took you less than a quarter of an hour to get out."


    "Mm, don''t worry. The Sixth Prince won''t have any movements during this period of time." During that period of time, he was playing some tricks with the empress dowager, so the Sixth Prince had to do something. If he were to take action just now, even the Violet Garden would be unable to contain her rage.


    "Oh? You mean, you''ve already settled things with the empress dowager? " At this moment, Helian could not help but heave a sigh of relief in his heart. When the Violet Garden had not returned, Helian had been worried about this matter the entire time. Now that he heard the Violet Garden''s words, he immediately understood.


    "Mm, then the empress dowager already agreed upon it." As Violet Garden spoke, she told Helian Lie about what had happened at the empress dowager''s place. When Helian heard this, his brows relaxed, and then he frowned as he asked.


    "You may be sure of this? If that slut was playing some tricks, I''m afraid she wouldn''t be so easy to deal with. " Helian said before sighing.


    "Of course I can''t be sure, so I ordered some people to watch the empress dowager and imprison her. Right now, everyone there is one of ours, and even if she had the means, she wouldn''t be able to use it. Right now, the most important thing is to stabilize the imperial government." When Zi Yuan said this, he also sighed slightly. Ever since the ministers had died, Zi Yuan knew that if the political situation became unstable, Xi Li and Bei Yue would probably raid them. This would be a huge blow to the Northern Yue.


    "Of course I know that. Sigh, it is indeed difficult to slow down the imperial government right now." Helian Lie couldn''t help but sigh.


    "We can first find out who the Sixth Prince is, then ¡­" As Zi Yuan spoke, he also made a downward slashing motion with his hand. Seeing this, Helian Lie''s gaze turned cold. He then frowned and said.


    "Killing chickens is naturally a way to stabilize the government. If we kill all the chickens, then who should we kill?" "Could it be that we''re going to kill monkeys?" Helian had been worried that if all the officials of the court had been cleaned up, the imperial government would immediately fall into disarray. Violet Garden naturally understood this.


    It was impossible for the country of Northern Yue to only want to split the territory between the country and the outside. If this happened, all the ministers would be replaced, or the country would be bathed in blood, and the country would immediately stop functioning normally. And once a country became chaotic, the countries of Western Li and Dongping would naturally take advantage of this situation to enter the country, which was also what Murong Xiu had been waiting for.


    "I know what you''re thinking, so I didn''t attack the Sixth Prince. Once I do, the people behind him will never surface, so we can only wait or send someone to investigate." Zi Yuan continued.


    "I think that some of the people you''ve arranged for to stay in the Minister''s Mansion have already been bribed."


    "Heh, I had indeed never thought about that before. However, looking at it now, I''m afraid that it would be the case." Helian said this with a self-deprecating smile. No matter how hard I tried to monitor those people, there would always be a loophole.


    "There''s no need for you to think too much. As long as we recall Lan Cang, then it''ll be the time for a bloodbath."


    "What do you mean by bloodbath?" Zi Yuan''s killing intent was indeed too strong, but he himself wasn''t much better off. Zi Yuan also felt some of the unnaturalness in Helian''s words, he was already married to him, but it was impossible for him to change his nature after spending so much time as a killer in the last century. At the thought of this, Zi Yuan''s expression relaxed as he pulled Helian Lie''s hand and said.


    I know what you are worried about, but there are some things that you are aware of yourself, if a country wants to calm down properly, then it must be bloody. At this moment, those ministers are ready to make a move, some of them actually want to rebel, while some of them are still neutral. When Helian Lie heard this, he also sighed in his heart. At this moment, the Purple Garden might still be a bit more ruthless or perhaps, it might even be more prestigious than him. However, this woman was still his woman, so Helian Lie could not help but speak up when he thought of this.


    "I don''t need to worry about you."


    "It''s good that you know this. I might not have done all of this for you to obtain the world, right?" After hearing this, Zi Yuan''s tone also became a bit gentle.


    I know that the current Northern Yue is really too chaotic. At this time, if we want to start a war with another, I''m afraid that the entire clan will be wrecked. Originally, I did not want to give Xi Li this opportunity to catch my breath.


    "I know, so what we need to do now is not only to calm the internal conflict, but more importantly, we need to guard against the Dongping Kingdom."


    "Dong Ping Kingdom? What does that mean? Could it be that they also made a move? " Hearing this, Helian Lie was also shocked, and then he asked somewhat puzzledly.


    "If it wasn''t for the Sixth Prince daring to act like this, there would be people from other countries supporting him. We just don''t know who these two countries are. Perhaps it''s Murong Xiu, or maybe it''s Feng Lingxue!" At this moment, when he heard what Zi Yuan said, he immediately understood all of this. His expression became somewhat gloomy, he had worked hard to get to the mountain, but the people in his family had been colluded by him. This was something that he would never have thought of before, but Zi Yuan was as fresh and bright as a new mirror. There are many such things in the 21st century. However, Zi Yuan naturally wouldn''t say that out loud. Otherwise, Helian Lie might look at him in any way.


    "What you said makes sense. I was indeed a bit muddle-headed. I didn''t even think about it clearly. According to your words, which country would he choose?"


    "No, perhaps it''s not some country, but the person behind that person might be someone we want to release, but I know that no matter which country, the Sixth Prince is just a puppet. Even if the other party promised to be the Emperor of the Northern Yue, he wouldn''t have the ability to sit still." Sixth Prince was a good-for-nothing, so how could he have any future? But Zi Yuan was also wrong. It was this good-for-nothing who successfully tricked her.


    "Hmph. That bastard. If I knew earlier, I would have immediately crippled him. Right, is he still in the mansion?" Helian Lie suddenly said.


    "Yes, I sent someone to monitor him. Other than the manor, he won''t be able to go anywhere else." As the Violet Garden spoke, she also looked behind her. Her figure had always been hidden behind her. Soon after, she was caught by the Violet Garden''s gaze and directly floated in before respectfully greeting Helian Lie.


    "Mistress, the Empress sent me to the Sixth Prince''s Mansion today to find someone to keep an eye on him. If there is any movement, she will immediately notify me."


    "En, you, Shadow, have done well in this matter." Helian Lie heaved a sigh of relief. At this point, he definitely could not allow himself to escape.


    "Shadow, you''re tired tonight, so take a good rest. But it''s still dark tonight at midnight, so go investigate the officials behind the scenes. Remember, if you want to kill them, kill the biggest one!" The shadow nodded its head and floated out without saying a word. The reason why the purple garden let its shadow leave was probably because no one knew about it other than the shadow.


    At this time, the sun was still hidden behind the moon, so naturally, he had not come out. The night was also a guarantee for the success rate of an assassin, and the other point was, if the Sixth Prince took action during this period of time, then the shadow would have to directly kill him!


    "The shadow has made great progress now. You have done a great job on this." Helian said in admiration as he watched the change in the shadow.


    "It''s already pretty good for an assassin to be able to create such a shadow. Alright, let''s not talk about these anymore. Have a good rest. Tomorrow will be the reaction of those ministers." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Helian wrapped his arms around Zi Yuan''s waist and walked directly to the dragon bed in the palace. These past few days, the two of them had been exhausted to the point that they didn''t have anything to do with each other anymore.


    The silhouette was already wandering around the ministers'' residences in the northern city. As for the rest, the silhouette only took it for granted that its master was concerned about it. However, it still had to do something important. At this moment, he had directly arrived at Wang Qing''s residence after taking a walk around the city. As an order official of the imperial government, Wang Qing was actually together with the Sixth Prince. This was for no other reason but because of something called authority.


    How could Wang Qing not act when the Sixth Prince had promised to give Wang Qing the position of Prime Minister? At this point, it was time for him to sleep outside, while Wang Qing was still busy with something. Other than him, there was actually another figure in the room.

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    At this moment, he heard Wang Qing''s slightly anxious tone.


    "Have you heard from the ghost wolf when you were outside recently?"


    "Ah, how could that be? He also has many names list of people on my hands. At this moment, he has disappeared. I am also at a loss as to what to do." This person was actually Liu Kui, who had been extremely respectful towards him the day of the wedding. At the same time, Liu Kui was looking at Wang Qing with a helpless expression as he said that the two of them were on the same boat, and that Ghost Wolf did indeed have too many names and resources on him. It was also because the empress dowager trusted him too much that he handed over all the authority to Ghost Wolf.


    "Hmph, I don''t know why the empress dowager trusted that ghost wolf so much. Now that the ghost wolf''s gone, the Sixth Prince must be worried to death. We can''t wait." Wang Qing snorted coldly. Following which, Liu Kui followed up with these words.


    "Sir Wang''s words are reasonable. We can''t wait like this any longer. Otherwise, if the emperor finds out, the bloodbath in the imperial court might occur again." When Liu Kui said this, he couldn''t help but shiver. Then, he looked at Wang Qing and said.


    "According to what Sir Wang has said, what should we do next?"


    "There''s no news of the Sixth Prince yet, so I don''t know what to do." Wang Qing said with a frown.


    "Hey, why don''t we wait for your orders first? "Wait for his next judgment?" Liu Kui asked when he heard this.


    "Heh, Lord Liu, you''re joking now. You and I have nothing better to say. Although Sixth Prince has some skill, if the empress dowager doesn''t give him instructions for his next move, what can he do?" As Wang Qing spoke these words, he also felt a bit frustrated. Even though the Sixth Prince had some brains, his greed for the throne made him forget his true nature. If he was allowed to take the next step, it would only end up with bad results.


    "Ah, Lord Wang, you''re right. The Sixth Prince, he ¡­" Liu Kui shook his head as he said this. However, he knew that the Sixth Prince''s welfare was too tempting, so how could they be willing to work for him?


    "You and I are both from the empress dowager''s side, it''s too late to say all this now. We''ll start moving separately now." After Wang Qing said this, he paused for a moment before whispering.


    "Lord Liu, I presume you still don''t know that the military talisman from the imperial guards is in my hands. If this rebellion fails, I will hand the military talisman over to the emperor. I''m sure the emperor will also give us a chance to atone for our deeds."


    "Ah, Lord Wang, you truly are the reincarnation of Tathagata. You can only think of this scheme." In this way, even if the Sixth Prince failed, the two of them would still have a chance of surviving. Originally, they had been walking on a tightrope, but after hearing Wang Qing say this, how could Liu Kui not be happy. Moreover, the shadow on the roof was obedient.


    "Then, milord, do you have that name list on your person? In the past few days, I''m afraid that Your Majesty has already paid attention to this name list. You must keep it safe, or else neither of us will have the chance to live!" Liu Kui thought about it for a moment, then spoke up.


    "Don''t worry, how can I not care about this matter that has lost my head? I have long since prepared it for you." After Wang Qing said this, he started to laugh complacently. Then, as if he had thought of something, he started to speak again.


    "Lord Liu, I''d still like to trouble you with a trip to see what news the Sixth Prince received from the empress dowager. Time is the most important right now. If we were late, things wouldn''t be looking good." When Wang Qing said this, he revealed a worried expression. Seeing this, Wang Qing did not doubt him and directly blurted out.


    "Good, Sir Wang, since you are so intelligent, it is my honor to be able to work with you. Then I will go to the Sixth Prince''s Mansion and wait for my news here."


    "Okay, haha, then I will be waiting here for news from you, Brother Liu." After Wang Qing said this, he cupped his hands together and said. Liu Kui also cupped his hands together and left the room. After Liu Kui left the room, Wang Qing also let out a cold laugh.


    "Hmph, this time it''s good for you to test the waters, to work with me? That would depend on your identity. " Wang Qing''s words also caused his shadow to turn cold on the rooftop. This man was very narrow-minded, and since Liu Kui was going to ask the Sixth Prince for information and see if the Sixth Prince''s next move was beneficial to him, if this matter didn''t work out, then he would retreat. He would still be able to protect himself this way. No matter how crafty you are, you will not be able to survive past the night. When he thought of this, the shadow swiftly rushed over. Today, Wang Qing had already received the news and now, he wanted to see where the name list was.


    While the shadow was hiding in the room, Wang Qing slowly walked towards a desk. Beside the desk was a vase, and Wang Qing knocked on the vase three times to the left and twice to the right before a door suddenly opened. Wang Qing walked in, and his shadow also flashed as he followed behind her.


    His shadow was already so familiar with this kind of environment that he could not see the fire piston in Wang Qing''s hand. Although he was unable to see the shadow that was three meters behind him, suddenly, Wang Qing arrived at the room and impressively found a secret room. The shadow did not enter and it was likely that it would be difficult to be discovered if he were to enter at this moment.


    Whoosh! The shadow was like a flash of wind as it charged over in an instant.


    "Who is it!?" "Who is it?" The book in his hands disappeared and Wang Qing also screamed in fear. After that, he looked around but didn''t find anyone. For a moment, his heart was filled with fear as well.


    "Are you a human or a ghost?"


    "Hmph. It doesn''t matter if I''m a human or a ghost. The important thing is that you don''t listen to my words, so you have to be a ghost." The cold voice of the shadow also sounded at this moment. After Wang Qing heard this, he shook the fire piston in his hand and it scattered in all directions. The shadow''s voice once again sounded at this moment.


    "Throw away the fire piston in your hand. Otherwise, you can go see the King of Hell in the next second."


    "Bam!" Wang Qing was actually frightened by this sound and immediately threw away the fire piston.


    "My lord, this little one knows my wrongs. Please let me go." At this moment, Wang Qing was feigning a wronged expression. There was a hint of tears in her voice, but the figure ignored her and continued speaking coldly.


    "I ask you, including you, are all these rebels in this book?"


    "Ah, no, I didn''t rebel." When Wang Qing heard this, his heart was like a clap of thunder. How could he not understand that this person was most likely sent by Helian Lie?


    "Hmph, you still want to play this game for me?" As the shadow spoke, he swung the concealed weapon in his hand and stabbed it into Wang Qing''s thigh. Wang Qing instantly knelt on the ground and shouted, "My Lord, I know my wrongs. Please forgive me. My lord, if you have anything you want to know, I will tell you."


    "You probably wouldn''t dare to lie. Let me ask you again, who exactly did the Sixth Prince arrange?"


    "Excluding me, there''s only two people left. One is me, and the other is the Liu Kui from earlier." Wang Qing also wanted to know if the conversation between the two of them had been discovered by the shadow. If not, then there was still hope for him to explain himself. Unexpectedly, the shadow stabbed at him with another concealed weapon.


    "I advise you not to play with me, I already know about your conversation just now. Now let me ask and you can answer, if there''s any long-windedness, you won''t be able to live past the next second. If you cooperate, I will give you a chance to retire." The shadow had also learned a lot from Zi Yuan. It was true that making a dark face first and then a white face later on would cause one to behave obediently. When Wang Qing heard this, he was overjoyed and immediately spoke up while enduring the pain.


    "Don''t worry, I''ll tell you everything."


    "Leave the soldier token to me."


    "Alright, alright. Yes, yes. Lord is so dark, how can I give it to you?" Wang Qing suddenly said at this moment.


    "You just need to throw it up." At this moment, Wang Qing suddenly launched himself forward, a dagger suddenly appeared in his hand, and he thrust it towards the shadow. When the shadow saw this, its legs directly stepped on Qing Qing''s shoulder, and with a sweep of its left leg, it directly threw the dagger onto the ground, while Wang Qing quickly ran out of the room. Naturally, the shadow would not give it the chance to do so, and with a whoosh, a hidden weapon appeared in the shadow''s hand.


    "Lord, I know I''m wrong, I won''t dare to do it again." At this moment, Wang Qing knew that she was about to meet the King of Hell. He directly knelt on the ground and pleaded. His heart was filled with fear.


    "Don''t worry, I will do as I say. Now, I will ask and you will answer. This is my last chance."


    "Yes, yes. Don''t worry, I will cherish this opportunity." At this moment, how could Wang Qing still have anything to say? However, the shadow felt a little depressed. Why was it that every time the Purple Garden did this, it would always be proper and there would be so much trouble for him? However, the shadow had also improved a lot.


    "Did the Sixth Prince instruct you to contact anyone?"


    "Nope. Your Sixth Prince listens to the empress dowager, but the empress dowager does have contacts with people from other countries." How could Wang Qing not tell her the truth? He wanted to give her everything he knew in exchange for a chance to live. When the shadow heard this, its heart shook and it blurted out a question.


    "Which country? "East level or west."


    "It''s from the East Peak Country. I don''t know who''s manipulating the East Peak Country. Usually, someone would deliver a letter to us. Once we see it, we''ll burn it down."


    "Hmph, if you don''t even know who the people of Dongping Country are, what''s the use of having a useless trash like you?" The silhouette coldly said.


    "Lord, please spare our lives. We don''t know anything about it. The only thing we know is that person is the person behind the operation. As for the rest, we truly do not know." There was an unspeakable fear within his words. When the figure heard this, it felt that the current Wang Qing did not have the guts to deceive it. Immediately, it frowned.


    "Alright, I understand. Run outside now." After the shadow said this, it flashed and appeared in front of Wang Qing, the dagger in its hand was placed in front of its chest. When the dagger in its hand was placed in front of its chest, Wang Qing heard the shadow saying this and was overjoyed, before directly rushing to the door. At this moment, the room was completely dark and one could only hear a ''pu'' sound as Wang Qing''s eyes completely shut in the dark night.


    "I didn''t kill you. You bumped into it yourself." At this moment, when Liu Kui arrived at the entrance of the Sixth Prince''s Mansion, he discovered that all of the guards had changed people. His heart immediately became alert as he repeatedly retreated, and those guards who had received the news earlier also rushed over.


    "Liu Kui, come with me. There might be a chance for you to survive."


    "You, who are you?"


    "Humph, don''t be so long-winded." As the shadow spoke, it pulled Liu Kui up and directly ran towards the inner courtyard of the Imperial Palace.

 C149

    At this moment, within the Imperial Palace''s study, Helian Lie and Zi Yuan were discussing what to do next. At this moment, the two of them had also said this.


    "Logically speaking, the shadow should be coming back soon."


    "Mm, at this point, Shadow should be coming over." Helian said as he continued speaking.


    "I guess the shadow has succeeded."


    "Oh? "Get what?" Zi Yuan said in confusion.


    "Haha, I should have obtained that soldier token." Helian laughed.


    "Hmm? Isn''t the military seal in the hands of the Sixth Prince? " Violet Garden was truly confused. At this moment, the Sixth Prince probably wouldn''t hand over the military emblem so easily. Otherwise, would the Sixth Prince still be alive right now?


    "I''m afraid that the military emblem is not with my sixth brother. Based on my attitude towards him, although he is cautious, he is a little too righteous. I believe that the military emblem is in the hands of a certain official and that person is definitely his trusted aide." Helian said this in a resolute and decisive tone. Hearing it, the Violet Garden also came to her senses. Sometimes, the most dangerous places were actually the safest places.


    "So you''re saying that we can fight now?"


    "No, we have to wait for the shadow to return before we can be sure. If we don''t succeed, then it would be like striking the grass to alert the snake." Helian knocked on the table. It was obvious that he had completely calmed down.


    "Yes, we will wait for another fifteen minutes." Yes, we will wait for another fifteen minutes. As Zi Yuan''s words fell, the shadow dragged Liu Kui and walked in. When Liu Kui saw that this person had actually brought him to the Emperor''s study, his face instantly turned deathly pale. He was thinking of how to curry favor with the Emperor.


    "Hmm? "What''s going on?" Helian and Zi Yuan couldn''t help but blurt out when they saw this.


    "Mistress, this person is with the Sixth Prince, and he also has part in the conspiracy." Mistress, this person is with the Sixth Prince, and he has part in the conspiracy. The Purple Garden had said before that if one wanted to kill them, one had to completely kill them. Helian did not want to slaughter the Minister in such a manner, and only said that they wanted to kill a big one, which was what the Purple Garden said to the shadow. However, the shadow mistakenly believed that the Purple Garden meant for him to not let go of the big one, and that he had to settle the rest as well.


    "Hmm? Liu Kui? You are indeed a loyal subject. " After reacting, Helian Helian spoke coldly as he looked at Liu Kui. After Liu Kui heard this, he immediately knelt onto the ground and kowtowed continuously.


    "Your majesty, your majesty, please spare this official''s life. This official was instigated by the Sixth Prince to become so foolish."


    "Your Majesty, leave this person to me." Before Helian Helian could speak, the Violet Garden spoke first, and Helian Lie only nodded slightly. Perhaps this interrogation was more suitable for the Violet Garden to do, but he couldn''t allow Liu Kui to say anything. If so, then the empress dowager was a good example, and if even the empress dowager was settled, then Liu Kui would be even more at ease.


    "Liu Kui, right?"


    "Yes, Empress, this little one is here."


    "Hehe, you don''t have to be so nervous. Many ministers from the inner court have died today. There won''t be much more of you, not even one less. However, we can''t kill them all right?" When Liu Kui heard this, he immediately said with a sobbing tone.


    "I beg the Empress to spare my life, this servant will definitely tell the Empress everything."


    "That''s for the best. Let me ask you, who has the Soldier Talisman right now."


    "Empress, it''s here." Before Liu Kui could say anything, the shadow had already taken out the soldier token. Helian, who was about to turn around and leave, turned his head to look at the soldier token.


    "Good, Shadow, you did very well." Zi Yuan also took it and threw it to Helian. When he saw this, Helian nodded his head and praised Shadow.


    "It''s all because the Empress has a good education."


    "Mhmm, stand to the side first. Liu Kui, let me ask you. Do you know anyone other than you that has been in contact with you before?"


    "Esteemed wangfei, there is no one else who is related to me. There are some who have always remained neutral and do not dare to rebel, so they do not dare to contact us. There is also that Wang Qing, but that Wang Qing ¡­" When Liu Kui said this, he also looked at the shadow and Zi Yuan understood what was going on. The soldier token was probably in Wang Qing''s hands and the shadow had brought him over. Naturally, Wang Qing was already dead.


    "Empress, this servant truly does not dare to do anything rash. I beg Empress to give me a chance."


    "There will always be opportunities. Do you know who the Sixth Prince or empress dowager is colluding with?"


    "To reply esteemed Empress Dowager, this one only knows that the people from Dongping Kingdom are related to the empress dowager, but I don''t know the specifics. This matter was handled by a person called Ghastly Wolf, and the empress dowager believes in him a lot, but he suddenly disappeared. We''re all looking for him, so we don''t dare act rashly." When Liu Kui said this, he noticed that the Violet Garden''s expression had changed. Unexpectedly, the Violet Garden coldly said, "I''m asking you this, but you don''t know either. As for that, you don''t know either. What else do you know?" Liu Kui''s expression clearly changed after the Violet Garden said this. He was just about to kowtow again when a shadow stepped forward and respectfully said to the Violet Garden.


    "Esteemed Empress, this person''s position is a head lower than Wang Qing. Thus, there are some things that Wang Qing knows a bit more than he does, but this subordinate has interrogated Wang Qing before. It''s clear that Wang Qing doesn''t know who supported the empress dowager in this matter."


    "Hmm? Did that Wang Qing tell you anything else? " Zi Yuan also frowned as he asked.


    "Niangniang, Wang Qing also said that there are some rebels on this list and that the soldier token is in his hands. He is just like Liu Kui, and does not know about the rest of the matters." After saying that, the silhouette also respectfully took a step back. At this moment, Helian and Zi Yuan did not say anything else as they frowned. What were they thinking about?


    If word got out that the person he was working with was one of the ministers that was still unstable, even some neutral individuals would impeach him. Therefore, the Sixth Prince had done a very good job of keeping this matter a secret, but now that Zi Yuan and Helian had found out that the empress dowager was in contact with the East Pingguo Kingdom, his anger rose. Even if you rebelled and colluded with the enemy, it would be a heinous crime!


    "Alright, I understand. Shadow, bring him down." The shadow also felt the killing intent in its eyes in an instant. It nodded its head towards the Purple Garden before bringing Liu Kui out. Meanwhile, the Purple Garden and Helian Lie looked at each other at the same time with a trace of a bitter smile in their eyes.


    "I think we should go to the Sixth Prince''s house and ask him about it. Right now, this military seal is already in our hands, so we don''t need to worry too much about it."


    "Ah, let me tell you. Although this token is in our hands, before Lan Cang comes back, it would be fifty to fifty if we were to fight with my sixth brother."


    "Hmm? "Why? Why do you say that?"


    I have an elite force in my possession, as you know, and my sixth brother is also well-prepared. I may not even know about some of the soldiers and horses, but none of this is important. We need to find that bastard and find out who he is in contact with. When Helian said this, the anger in Helian Lie surged forth. When the Violet Garden heard this, her eyebrows knitted together before she asked.


    "Has there been any news from Lan Cang?"


    "No, since we already know that the Eastpan Kingdom is behind this, then Lan Cang must have been blocked." Helian Lie said with a cold expression. Now that he knew what was happening in the East Peak Country, there was no longer any backup for him. He would have to wait for Blue Canghai to settle the matter there before he could have any guarantees.


    "It''s about time to go to the Sixth Prince''s place. There''s no point in asking him anymore." At this point, Zi Yuan turned cold. He had already planned to deal with this bastard since a long time ago. At this moment, he was already in possession of the soldier token, so he naturally did not need to think too much about it.


    "No, we still need to wait. If we suddenly make any noise right now, we might alert the enemy." Helian said this and paused for a moment. The gaze with which he looked at Zi Yuan also carried seriousness as he continued.


    "There might be some clues about the Empress Dowager. We need to get them there."


    "But right now, the empress dowager has been completely guarded against by us. How can we let her take the initiative to reveal herself?"


    "So what if I let her go?" Helian Yu also smiled mysteriously. Upon hearing this, the Violet Garden immediately understood. Helian Lie was probably planning to use this as a plan.


    "Alright, I will make the arrangements. I''m afraid I will be able to receive the news tonight."


    "Mm. If you go now, the empress dowager might not be able to sleep well every night."


    The shadow had already dealt with Liu Kui and waited at the entrance. When he saw that the Violet Garden had come out, he walked over and saw that the Violet Garden had also come over. He then whispered something into the shadow''s ear, and the shadow nodded his head before quickly rushing towards the empress dowager''s chambers.

 C150

    At this moment, the room was still brightly lit, just as Helian Lie had said. The empress dowager probably couldn''t fall asleep at this point, but in fact, it had been a long time since she had a good night''s rest, and anyone who stayed outside to watch their every move would be unable to sleep. The two guards at the door, however, were the elites of Helian Lie''s meticulous arrangements, so the empress dowager naturally wouldn''t make any movements, and tonight, just like a few days ago, the empress dowager paced back and forth in the room, occasionally glancing outside.


    "Hu-ge, I''ve been so bored these past few days that I''m about to get a bird out of its egg."


    "Ah, Ah Long, bear with it. If you don''t do this well, you''ll lose your head." Hu-ge could not help but to say.


    "Hey, don''t say it. We haven''t had a drink in a long time. Why don''t we go have a drink?" Ah Long suddenly said. His eyes also lit up. After hearing what was said, Brother Hu''s eyes lit up.


    "That''s not good, I''m afraid we''ll lose our heads if we leave without permission."


    "Ai, you''re an idiot. If we hadn''t told others, who would have known that this old slut was going to sleep? Once she turns out the lights, we''ll have a good drink and guard the place tomorrow. Where can a woman run off to?"


    "Hmm, you''re right, but we have to drink faster."


    "Haha, alright. Since Brother Hu has said it like that, I will only allow you to be half-drunk today. You can''t just get drunk."


    "Sigh, this is a special period. However, even if we are half-drunk, our brothers'' alcohol capacity would probably still be for a few hours."


    "Haha, that''s right, that''s right." When the empress dowager in the room heard this, her eyebrows immediately raised in happiness. She then gently and coyly spoke of the extinguishing of the oil lamp, before taking off the embroidered shoes she was wearing, and gently pressed her feet against the door. In her heart, however, she thought that she might not be able to leave this place today if she did not escape.


    The empress dowager knew that if she hadn''t been scheming behind his back, the Sixth Prince wouldn''t have known what to do next. However, after being under her tutelage for so long, she could only hope that the Sixth Prince would be careful and escape out of the Northern Yue State, so it wasn''t impossible for her to do the same thing again. Thinking of this, the empress dowager also wanted to escape as soon as possible.


    "Ah Long, this empress dowager''s probably going to fall asleep soon. Let''s go."


    "Alright, let''s be gentle." When the empress dowager heard this, her heart was immediately overjoyed. Once the two of them had left the Imperial Tavern, she carefully opened the door and quietly left. When the empress dowager left the tavern, a shadow quietly followed behind her.


    At this moment, the empress dowager knew that she had spies everywhere in the capital city, and that it was impossible for her to escape the palace. However, within the palace, she might not have no backup plans, and thinking of this, the empress dowager also walked towards a pavilion in the backyard of the palace. This was the place where the servants lived, and now one of the empress dowager ran over to this place.


    "Who, who is it?" The people inside the room hadn''t slept yet, but the lights had already been turned off, so they couldn''t clearly see the empress dowager.


    "Don''t worry, it''s me."


    "Ah, Empress Dowager, why have you come?" That person immediately got off the bed when he saw this. After which, he prepared to light the oil lamp.


    "Don''t, don''t turn on the lights, just like this. This time, I won''t let anyone know when I come out."


    "Alright, alright, the empress dowager will sit here." When that person heard the empress dowager''s cautious words, he was a bit shocked. He then helped the empress dowager to his bed and waited until she was done before speaking.


    "Ah Fu, I have something to tell you right now, you have to listen to me properly."


    "Yes, Your Majesty."


    "Let me tell you, I have a secret letter here, as well as some gold. Bring these things and go to Dongping Kingdom. Give this place to Dongping Kingdom''s young marquis. I''ll reward you with this gold."


    "Ah, empress dowager, this ¡­"


    "What is it? You don''t want to. " The empress dowager''s voice turned cold as well.


    "No, no. What I mean is, if I go there, will I be able to come back?"


    "No, you don''t need to come back. Wait until the Sixth Prince ascends the throne before you come back." Ah Fu was also infected by this aura, causing his heart to be filled with fear. But he had never seen so much gold in his life, ever since he worked in secret for the empress dowager, this was the first time he saw the empress dowager come so respectfully to his side. Presumably, this was the moment of crisis, so Ah Fu immediately nodded and spoke up.


    "Yes, this empress dowager understands, this servant understands."


    "Mm, if that''s the case, then you should hurry up and make your move. I can''t stay outside for too long, I still need to go back." She couldn''t stay outside for too long this time, or else people would know that she wouldn''t be able to live any longer. Currently, the imperial palace was packed with people, so if she were to suddenly run away, she wouldn''t be able to get out of the city, either. When she thought of this, the empress dowager also quietly ran out of the palace, while Ah Fu was once again sprawled on the bed, his heart thumping in nervousness. The shadow just walked in a flash after the empress dowager had left, but for a person like Ah Fu, there was no need to ask any further.


    While Ah Fu was still nervous, there wasn''t the slightest bit of pain. Just like that, his eyes suddenly opened wide as he died on the bed. Following which, the shadow also mentioned that the letter was taken away.


    "Esteemed Empress, this is the letter the empress dowager brought to the successor of the palace. Please take a look." The silhouette took out the letter as well while Zi Yuan sniggered. It was obvious that the empress dowager didn''t know how to repent.


    From the moment the empress dowager used Helian Lie as a gun to now, the Violet Garden had been calculating step by step. The empress dowager obviously didn''t know of this, and this was called returning the favor by herself. This transformation also caused Violet Garden to inwardly sneer, and when she flipped open the letter, she saw that the recipient was the young marquis of the East Pingguo, Feng Lingxue!


    "Helian, what do you think about this matter?"


    "Humph, I didn''t expect it to be that bastard Feng Lingxue." At the beginning, both Feng Lingxue and Xiao Budian had quite a good impression of him and he was as elegant as an immortal. Furthermore, he was also a talented individual and at this moment, seeing that it was this person who was manipulating them from the back, anger instantly filled their hearts.


    "Back then, I have already said that we must be careful of this person. I''m afraid that it will be difficult to deal with him this time around." At this point, Zi Yuan also had a headache. Originally, national affairs were already rather difficult to handle. Now that it involved other countries, he didn''t know what to do.


    The letter clearly stated that the empress dowager wanted Feng Lingxue to immediately attack the Northern Yue State. At this moment, it was obvious that Lan Cang had been held up by matters of the border, otherwise, he would not have been able to return for so long. In other words, the person who delivered the letter had probably been killed midway.


    "Zi Yuan, now is not the time to say those words. We still want to think about our next step." Helian said with a slight headache.


    "Humph, that slut is actually colluding with the enemy, for such a crime, I won''t let her live for too long. As for the matter of the East Peak Country, I''m afraid that we still don''t know everything about the Northern Desert." Humph, that slut is colluding with the enemy, for such a crime, I won''t let her live for too long.


    Helian Haoyan''s gaze turned cold when he saw the situation. At this moment, the only thing he could do was to say, the crime of colluding against the enemy was not something shameful even for a commoner, not to mention that the two of them were one emperor and one imperial concubine. Anger naturally rose in his heart, and when he thought of this, Helian also blurted out.


    "Tonight, I have to go to the Sixth Prince''s house and tell him to capture them. Otherwise, I''m afraid he''ll get into a lot of trouble." Helian said coldly. This was something the Violet Garden naturally knew.


    "Yes, leave this matter to Shadow and me. The two of us will go inside to take a look at the situation. If there are too many people, we will send our men and horses over. Otherwise, it won''t be beautiful if we alert them."


    "Mm, you''ll have to be careful when doing this. Do what you can, and don''t be reckless." At this moment, Helian said worriedly. After all, it was likely that the Sixth Prince would make his final stand. This kind of person was also the one who would easily cause mischief. Therefore, Helian could not help but remind him.


    "Don''t worry. I naturally know about these things. Alright, I will go and prepare for it now." He put Helian''s words to the side in the heart of the Violet Garden. How could she bear with his survival when she went to the Sixth Prince''s residence this time? Even if there was the slightest danger, she wouldn''t be able to let him walk out of the room smoothly. Thinking up to here, Violet Garden also walked out of the room with killing intent, while on the other side, the Sixth Prince''s Mansion was already in a glorious state.


    The Sixth Prince was currently discussing something with a group of people, but the mansion was brightly lit, to the point that the guards outside were carefully guarding the place, while the Violet Garden had just stepped out of the palace ¡­

 C151

    "Mistress, don''t worry. We will risk our lives to save you." The person in the lead was the Sixth Prince. He wore a purple robe and respectfully cupped his hands and bowed to him. He was one of the Sixth Prince''s men and had been working for years. He was one of the teams that the Sixth Prince had painstakingly nurtured.


    "Jian, I''m not the only one who wants to leave this time. You all have to leave with me. Otherwise, I won''t be able to feel at ease even if I leave this place." The Sixth Prince held his sword in one hand with a look of helplessness on his face. In his heart, he was thinking about what he would do if all of them died to cover for him. Unfortunately, the Sixth Prince''s thoughts were something the sword would never know.


    "Since you are so loyal to your subordinates, your sword is very grateful. Now isn''t the time to speak, so please make your decision as soon as possible." This was the only thought in his mind, and now that the Sixth Prince wanted to leave, how could he not follow him? But if he wanted to protect the Sixth Prince, he would need a certain amount of men to do so. Right now, there were so many Helian soldiers outside, and it would be easier to escape than to do so.


    "Hmph, since Helian was so heartless to me, why didn''t I just give him a fight? I can''t let him get away easily ¡­" The Sixth Prince''s expression turned ruthless. He knew that if some of the imperial guards were to fight with the imperial guards, it would be a mutual destruction. This would mean that he wouldn''t have any bargaining chips left in the future.


    "Jian, what ideas do you have that can lead you all to escape together?"


    "Sixth Prince, we can''t go with you if we want to, but someone has to stay here to protect you. The tunnel is already dug." For the past few days, the sword has been arranging for its subordinates to dig a tunnel. Right now, the tunnel can lead to the outside, but if you want to go there, I''m afraid you won''t be able to do it. "


    "According to your words, how many men and horses do we need to stall the people outside?"


    "At least five hundred people. This is still the current situation, I think more people will come later."


    "Hmm? "You mean that Helian will do something to me tonight." The Sixth Prince was also shocked.


    "Yes, Your Highness. Right now, I''m afraid the emperor knows that you''re escaping, and the military talisman is already in the emperor''s hands. Naturally, the emperor doesn''t need to care about us, and will naturally act against us." The sword also immediately analyzed the situation, and it was Jian Chen who had been helping the Sixth Prince analyze these matters for the past few days. Otherwise, the Sixth Prince wouldn''t have thought of such a thing, and it was the sword itself that had allowed the Sixth Prince to form such a team over the years.


    "Sigh, it''s all that slut Zi Yuan. If I get her, I will definitely make her a slave for her life." However, a lustful look unconsciously appeared in his eyes as a thought flashed through his mind. That day, the Sixth Prince remembered Violet Garden''s wedding dress and thought that she would come here after she obtained the throne. At this moment, the Sixth Prince could only bear a grudge against the Sixth Prince, and the thought just now was to let the sword see her.


    "Mistress, I think that now is not the time to think about other things. Think about how to leave." "Sixth Prince!" The sword suddenly called out, waking the Sixth Prince.


    "Mm, that''s right. According to your words, how should we go?" When the Sixth Prince thought of escaping, he panicked and asked.


    "According to Jianjian''s idea, the Sixth Prince should escape out of the tunnel by himself. We will follow behind him and use our men to fight to the death with the people outside. After that, we will block the tunnel. As for the rest of us, we can directly attack them from the outside." Jian Chen carefully analyzed the situation. There were indeed not many people outside today, so if they were to rush over like this, it was possible. When he thought of the distance, Jian Chen couldn''t help but look outside.


    "You mean let me escape alone? And my ladies and my sons. " The Sixth Prince panicked. No matter how heartless he was, his family was still here.


    "I''m afraid that the Sixth Prince can''t care about all this at the moment. There''s only one person that can pass through the tunnel. I''m afraid that those people will be here by the time you get outside." The sword said decisively.


    "Ah, this won''t do. After all, my child is still here." The Sixth Prince was starting to get anxious.


    I''ll send you out first. As for children, I don''t think the emperor and Violet Garden will be so heartless. As long as you escape, I''ll think of a way to move these kids away from here.


    "Sigh, that''s all we can do now." The Sixth Prince sighed and said.


    "When are you leaving?"


    "Of course the sooner the better, please follow me, Your Highness." He had followed the wrong person, but in the past few years, the Sixth Prince had placed a lot of trust in him and had also gained a lot of benefits from doing so. Just based on this point, he couldn''t just leave the Sixth Prince behind, and so he had planned everything in order to get the Sixth Prince''s sword. Everyone knew that the Sixth Prince was very scheming, but they didn''t know that there was a sword behind his back.


    When the Sun Sword came to the Sixth Prince''s house, he had said that he wanted to become the Sixth Prince''s sword. At that time, Helian had not yet seized the throne, the Imperial Court was in turmoil, and the Sun Sword also wanted to take the opportunity to help the Sixth Prince. But now that the Sixth Prince had lost, he could not abandon him so easily, otherwise, with the power of the sword, he could go anywhere.


    "Your Royal Highness, this is the place. You can leave from here." Jian Chen had also arrived at the back of a garden and pointed at the cesspool below as he spoke.


    "What?" You told me to get out of the pit? " The Sixth Prince said as he pinched his nose.


    "Your Highness, I''m afraid you can''t worry so much right now. Otherwise, you might not even be able to keep your life. This place is the only exit that no one can obstruct. Otherwise, you will be able to find other places." If he didn''t have a better way, the sword wouldn''t have done so. However, the Sixth Prince stood there, hesitating for a moment. He couldn''t go into the fecal drain, no matter what he said.


    "If you, your highness, are not willing to go down, then there is another way." When the sword saw that the Sixth Prince wasn''t willing to go down, it could only helplessly say.


    "What?" Tell me, I am willing to do anything but that. " When the Sixth Prince heard that there was another way, he immediately said this in a hurry.


    "Another method is for you to mess with our people and fight your way out with us. However, if you meet Empress Zi Yuan, then the prince will naturally know the consequences." At this moment, the sword had said that the Sixth Prince would not choose this road because this was a road that would result in certain death.


    "Ah, isn''t this courting death? If we want to leave from the outside, I''m afraid we can only rush towards the palace. Aren''t we directly going to face the Violet Garden?" The Sixth Prince was also surprised.


    "That''s right. If it wasn''t for this, the sword really wouldn''t have thought of any other method." At this moment, a helpless sense of disappointment appeared at the corner of Jian Chen''s eyes. It was best if Qing Shan didn''t have to worry over this. After all, he had been by Jian Chen''s side for so long.


    "Hmph. Today, I''ll see what abilities that Violet Garden has." After the Sixth Prince finished speaking, he looked outside with a fierce expression on his face. In his heart, however, he was thinking about how powerful the sword was and how it must be able to capture the Violet Garden. Thinking about this, he continued.


    "Sword, with your ability, if you were to fight against that Zi Yuan, will you be able to capture her?"


    "No way!" At this moment, the tone of the sword had turned cold. The Sixth Prince actually wanted to capture, not kill. Such a character was already famous and famous in the Northern Yue.


    "Sixth Prince, your words have indeed made it difficult for me. Do you think that the sword has the ability to bring back the Violet Garden safely from killing the enemy''s general despite its thousands of men and horses?"


    "Ahh, of course I know that as well. However, it''s quite a pity to kill a woman like her." The Sixth Prince also had a look of admiration before blurting out these words.


    "Then kill her and let me leave from the outside."


    "Your Highness, if I were to fight with her, she wouldn''t be able to stay if I leave. If I don''t leave, the one who will die will definitely be me. Do you want me to die just like that?" The Sixth Prince was not an idiot, so he felt the Sixth Prince''s presence all of a sudden and hurriedly said.


    "Swords, don''t misunderstand me. I''m not mistaken. Alright, I''ll do it!" After the Sixth Prince finished speaking, he sucked in a breath of cold air and headed straight for the fecal drain. Just as he entered, he heard a loud shout from Jian Chen.


    "Your Royal Highness, there will be someone waiting for you outside!"


    "Alright, I understand." The Sixth Prince held his breath as he said those words and forcibly went inside. At the same time, the Violet Garden and the silhouette also arrived at the Sixth Prince''s residence. Just as they were about to go in, an ominous premonition arose.


    "Shadow, I feel an astonishing aura coming from within." At this moment, Zi Yuan also spoke with a frown.


    "Empress, you''re right. I also felt that the Sixth Prince''s elite troops are inside."


    "Hmph, luckily I have a hidden ace up my sleeve." As she spoke, Zi Yuan waved his hand, and a group of men immediately rushed out from the forest behind them. These men were the elites of the imperial guards.


    "Empress, are you prepared to charge straight in?"


    "Yes, I''m afraid it''s too late even if I don''t rush in now. I have to go in." Zi Yuan snorted coldly and waved his hand. Immediately, the gates to the Sixth Prince''s residence opened. A group of people rushed out as well. Zi Yuan''s eyes narrowed. The aura exuded from these people was indeed incomparable to that of an ordinary person.


    "Humph, kill them all for me!" As Zi Yuan spoke, a burst of killing intent was suddenly shot out. The shadow was a meter away from Zi Yuan. This spot was the best place to guard against sneak attacks.


    "Shadow, you don''t need to protect me. Later on, you will see who has the strongest aura. He should be the one leading the charge. All you need to do is to cut him off from me."


    "Yes, Empress." After the shadow said that, he immediately rushed in. When the sword inside also felt the rush outside, its eyes turned cold as it muttered in its heart, "What should come will eventually come."

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    It had been a long time since the Violet Garden had seen the Sixth Prince come out. She was also startled. The Sixth Prince was probably about to run away. Thinking of this, she called out to the shadow of the battle that was going on.


    "Come, follow me in and block the Sixth Prince." The moment she entered, she suddenly felt a strong sense of danger surge out. There was actually someone who had already locked his aura onto her and unleashed a fatal blow towards her. At this moment, a sword light suddenly flashed over, and her figure was already prepared.


    "Bang!" The two of them unconsciously shook the cold sword in their hands at the same time, and their shadows also took two steps back. That person also did the same, this exchange seemed to be evenly matched, but in reality, their swords knew that their carefully prepared sword had been easily broken. This person was most likely stronger than them by a bit, but when they thought of this, their swords also turned cold.


    "Who are you?" The Violet Garden also shouted loudly after the crisis was resolved.


    "I am a sword, a sword in the hands of the Sixth Prince!" This person was indeed not a normal person. Zi Yuan also felt that it was a pity to kill him just like this, perhaps it was a pity to dig up news of the Sixth Prince just because he was not a reborn genius. Zi Yuan understood that this person was probably the leader of the Sixth Prince''s team, and the Sixth Prince was afraid that the Sixth Prince would have already fled when he thought of this. At this point, Zi Yuan also knew that he couldn''t just foolishly kill him like that.


    "Sword? Unfortunately, your sword is a muddleheaded sword. " Zi Yuan shook his head and said.


    "Oh? What does the Empress mean by this? " To be able to speak to such a character at this critical moment, regardless of life or death, was also a wonderful thing.


    "If I''m not mistaken, you have been working for the Sixth Prince for a long time. Perhaps you were already at his side when he seized the throne, but unfortunately, you chose the wrong person."


    "That''s right, but I don''t regret it!"


    "Oh? Is it just because the Sixth Prince gave you such luxurious clothes and food that you don''t regret it? " Zi Yuan said coldly.


    "I don''t want to explain that." The sword also became cold. You can insult me because we are enemies. However, it is my business if I don''t say anything. The Zi Yuan did not get angry after hearing that. Instead, he turned around and asked.


    "Then I''ll tell you now, I can give you the same life as before, and what the Sixth Prince gave you, I can also give you, and I''ll definitely give you more than what he gave you, are you willing?"


    "I don''t want to!" There was an indescribable coldness in his tone. After hearing what he said, Zi Yuan and Ying Ying looked at each other. This person was indeed not ordinary.


    "Hur hur, then I guess there''s nothing left for us to discuss?"


    "To be able to speak to someone like Empress Violet Garden like that before I die, even if I die, I feel willing." After saying this, the sword in Jian Chen''s hand tightened once more. Seeing this, the shadow easily stepped forward in front of Zi Yuan.


    "There''s no need. Today, I will return to report to a person like you." Although this person''s skill was extraordinary, he was at the same level as her. When she met the Violet Garden, she could only die without being able to live, and when the Violet Garden walked to the shadow''s side, she gave the shadow a look. The shadow immediately understood, the Violet Garden wanted him to not let this person escape.


    "Come." The Violet Garden let out a loud shout and was the first to rush over. She attacked first to gain the upper hand.


    "Humph, alright!" Just as the cold sword in Zi Yuan''s hand was about to pierce Zi Yuan''s throat, Zi Yuan dodged and the dagger in his hand was also instantly thrust forward. At this moment, his mind surged with psychokinesis, directly throwing the dagger out, before turning into an arc and charging towards the sword.


    "Bang, bang, bang!" He pushed the sword with one hand, and it flew straight towards Zi Yuan. The figure of the sword also sped up, holding the sword hilt, the sword''s speed was surprisingly fast, and Zi Yuan couldn''t help but exclaim in his heart, But the speed of the sword was very fast, Zi Yuan''s speed was even faster, so Zi Yuan dodged it with a single leap, then smacked the sword toward the back of the sword with his palm. Before he could even touch the sword, he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood in midair.


    How could he allow the sword to escape just like that? The shadow had already sealed off his escape route, and his sword pierced towards the sword in the air, knowing that there was no way to dodge it. The sword also knew that there was no way to dodge it, so he simply flipped his body around and fell back, while at this moment, Zi Yuan had already used a dagger to block the sword''s neck.


    "If I want to kill you, I''ll kill you." The sword knew that its life was now in the hands of someone else. It did not cower, but laughed.


    "To be able to smile so calmly before you die, you are another kind of person besides those warriors that I have seen." At this moment, Zi Yuan spoke with sincere appreciation.


    "So what if you''ve won the admiration of Empress Violet Garden? So what if you die? Empress, make your move. If you''re already dead, you won''t sell out your master." As soon as he finished speaking, he closed his eyes and Zi Yuan put down his dagger. The sword also felt that the dagger on its neck had left. It reached out to touch its own neck. Its head was still there and it couldn''t help but look at Zi Yuan.


    "What does the Empress mean by this?"


    "I don''t want to kill you, because you don''t deserve to die." The Violet Garden said these words at this moment. Her cold face did not show any emotion, but her sword trembled when she heard it.


    "Empress, are you not afraid that I will repay you with kindness?"


    "If you had attacked me at that time, you would have definitely died. However, right now, I do not wish to kill you." After she finished speaking, the Violet Garden cast a glance at the shadow. The shadow also understood her meaning and immediately left the courtyard.


    "I think that the Sixth Prince has already escaped." Zi Yuan said indifferently.


    "That''s right, I had already left long before you had come." Jian Chen was also surprised. Zi Yuan had already guessed that the Sixth Prince had escaped, so he didn''t search for him in the courtyard. Instead, he captured Jian Chen. Thinking of this, he couldn''t help but hold Zi Yuan in high regard.


    "Hmph. You''re a sword, yet you''re an unworldly sword. How would you know what the situation in this palace battle is like? I see that you''re quite magnanimous, but sadly, you followed the wrong person." He stayed in the palace for a long time and gradually began to emit an unerasable aura of an emperor. Even if Zi Yuan could not feel this, Helian, Shadow, and the others could clearly feel it. This was the aura of a person in power.


    "The sword understands, but the subject is worried for his sovereign. This point should be known by the Empress, so even if you use some other method here, the sword still won''t tell you where the prince has escaped to."


    "Jian, how about I make a bet with you? Even if you don''t tell me today, I believe you still hold a sliver of hope in your heart. But in a few days, the Sixth Prince will definitely come back obediently. Do you believe that?" At this point, the aura on Zi Yuan''s body suddenly froze. An indomitable and indomitable gaze was revealed. His sword was also shaken by this aura as it involuntarily blurted out.


    "I believe you!"


    "Hehe, as long as you believe me, I''ll give you a chance today. You can leave, but I hope you won''t stay by the side of the Sixth Prince. When this matter is over, you can come to my side." He was capable, but he had always been following the wrong person. A person like the Sixth Prince was never worthy for him to act like this in the first place, and now that Zi Yuan had said this, it caused his sword to tremble, but that kind of loyalty was something he could not lose. Zi Yuan had also seen how conflicted his sword was.


    I can wait for that day to come. Don''t worry, as long as you don''t make an enemy of me and the Sixth Prince is dead, you can come and join me. I still need a man like you. After she finished saying those words, she emphasized the latter part of her sentence. After she finished, she left the courtyard and spoke to the figure.


    "Everyone here has been captured. Do not kill them without permission. Also, all of the Sixth Prince''s family members, take them to the Sky Prison for me."


    "Yes, Empress." The shadow followed behind Zi Yuan for a long time, and was able to know some things. Since the Violet Garden had come out, and the sword was in contemplation, then this must be the means of his own Empress. Thinking up to here, the shadow also began to admire his own Empress very much.


    "Empress, that sword seems to have taken an interest in your words." The silhouette suddenly spoke up after following behind Zi Yuan after dealing with the matter.


    Ke ke, Shadow, let me tell you this. If you want to control a person''s mind, you need to properly stand from that person''s point of view and think of problems. For example, if I want to deal with you, I already understand you very well. Zi Yuan also looked at his shadow. She wanted to mention his shadow at that moment, but the shadow seemed to understand something, so she blurted out.


    "If that person doesn''t know about it, what should we do?"


    "Then from his eyes and tone, you can tell what kind of person he is. The position in your heart toward him is exactly where he is at. And since this position was chosen by you, then you will know this person''s weakness. " After she finished speaking, Zi Yuan stood still and did not understand. His figure also suddenly stood there, as if he understood something. However, he shook his head and smiled.


    The shadow was a rare talent. Before, leaving it by Helian Lie''s side had almost destroyed him, but now that it had followed behind him for so long, it was time for it to have some independent thoughts, so that it could do something for him in the future. Thinking to this point, Violet Garden did not take a single step forward for a long time.


    "Empress, I understand."


    "Mm, it''s good that you understand. Let''s go back. The emperor is probably still waiting for us right now." At this moment, Helian had indeed not fallen asleep yet. Now was a critical moment where she could not sleep, and when Zi Yuan entered, he discovered that Helian did not sleep. It was obvious that he was waiting for the two of them, and he could not help but shake his head helplessly ¡­

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    "I knew you weren''t asleep yet." Helian Lie was probably unable to sleep and eat in peace due to this matter. However, it was true that this was the case as no king could tolerate a group of bandits causing trouble here.


    "It is good that you know this. If I do not settle this matter, I will not be able to sleep soundly." Helian Chen could only smile bitterly. After which, he walked over and asked.


    "How is it?"


    "He escaped, he was a step too late." Even Helian Haoyan was infected by the temperament of the Violet Garden, and for a moment, his mind was able to calm down as well.


    "Seeing you like this, I''m afraid you have a plan in mind."


    "That''s right, the Sixth Prince will return." Zi Yuan suddenly said.


    "Oh? "Why?"


    "Right now, all the people around him are with me. Even if he escapes, he won''t have any way of surviving. He can only obediently return, and no matter how ruthless he is, his own daughter will still worry."


    "You captured his daughter?" Helian asked with a frown.


    "That''s right, is there something wrong with it?"


    "No, you did very well. You really should." Even Helian couldn''t tell whether this feeling was good or bad for Zi Yuan, but Helian and Zi Yuan had already made up their minds long ago, so there was no need to care too much about these things. Soon after, Helian smiled in his heart, ''What''s wrong with me? Is it not necessarily a bad thing for Zi Yuan to be like this?''


    "What do you want to do?"


    "Tomorrow morning, we''ll execute the empress dowager and release the news that the Sixth Prince will personally come back to take her person!"


    "Hmm? What if that bastard doesn''t come back? "


    "He will return. If he doesn''t, we will announce this to the world and say that he doesn''t even care about his own wife and children. I believe that no matter where a person like him goes, others will not accept him." This method might be a little vicious, but it was a brilliant idea. If the Sixth Prince did not return after hearing this news, he would not be able to survive no matter where he went, and Helian could also take the opportunity to exert pressure on the ministers beside the Sixth Prince. Those ministers would probably not follow him when they saw him being so heartless.


    "His heart is naturally not sincere. I also didn''t expect him to return so easily."


    "Oh? "Then what do you mean?"


    "Hehe, these things are still hard to say. Even if we do say it, it might not be carried out. Let''s wait and see the news of Dongping in a few days." The confident look on Zi Yuan''s face also caused Helian to feel more and more convinced by Zi Yuan''s imposing manner.


    "Shadow, take a good rest for the next few days. I''m afraid there will be a big commotion in the future." Helian said at this moment.


    "Yes, Mistress. Shadow will take his leave first." After the shadow said those words, it floated away. At this moment, Helian embraced Zi Yuan''s slender waist and spoke gently.


    "With you here, I don''t need to think too much into this life of yours. It''s so good."


    "Bitch!" The purple flower also gave him a white eye. Soon after, Helian laughed loudly and carried the purple flower to the dragon bed. The two began to fight again. At the same time the two began to fight, there was already some movement in the Eastern Ping Kingdom.


    At this moment, in the house of the Marquis of the Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue elegantly picked up the brush in his hand and casually drew on the paper. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.


    "Mistress, there''s news outside."


    "Oh? "Tell me about it." Feng Lingxue seemed to be speaking, but the ink brush in his hand did not stop.


    "Mistress, the Sixth Prince of the Northern Yue has already escaped. Should we go and fetch him?"


    "En, that''s right. He must be supported by others. If not, where else could he have gone to?" At this moment, Feng Lingxue suddenly smiled and spoke in a carefree manner.


    "Let him come over first. It is likely that there is a strong wind outside. If he is infected with the cold, it will be bad for his body." Feng Ling Xue''s words caused his subordinate''s heart to tremble. Every time his master spoke, it was with such profound meaning. Although he didn''t understand it, he would just do as he said.


    "Yes, master. I will send someone to fetch him."


    "Mm, go ahead." After the person left, Feng Lingxue started to draw again with the brush in her hand, as if nothing had happened. After a moment, the picture seemed to have taken shape, and the person on the picture was surprisingly the purple garden!


    "Haha, Purple Garden, oh, Purple Garden, you truly have some skill. I never would have thought that you would be unable to defeat the two of you even like this." At this moment, Feng Ling Xue also muttered to herself, then she waved her brush, and a smile still hung on her face. If someone wasn''t here, they would probably think that this person was an immortal.


    "Xiao Yun, you go out and take a look. Is the plum blossom still growing outside?"


    "Yes, Mistress." "Yes." Xiao Yun replied before walking out. After Xiao Yun left, Feng Lingxue started to draw again. This time, it was actually the plum blossom. Below the painting was a poem.


    "The bitter fragrance of the winter plum blossoms, in the blink of an eye, the man who burns the incense blooms, who is the master of the world, how can he obtain a female hero this time!" When Feng Lingxue said these words, she was muttering to herself. At this moment, Xiao Yun also walked in and suddenly heard her master unwillingly say a poem with a mood as he walked in.


    "Mistress, this poem is so creative."


    "Hehe, you little girl, then tell me, what are the concepts behind this poem?"


    Hehe, master should be saying that the Plum Blossom blossoms incomparably beautifully in winter, but only in winter. However, humans are different, and no matter if it''s the seasons, they can still be beautiful. Towards a master like Feng Lingxue, this was the first time in his life that he had seen her. Feng Lingxue did not have that kind of fierce aura, but instead was gentle and gentle, causing the servants to admire him from the bottom of their hearts.


    "Hehe, little girl, you do have some experience. That''s right, this woman is indeed a hero amongst men." After that, he had always been in charge of the internal affairs of the Northern Yue State, and the person the empress dowager had been cooperating with was shockingly, it was Feng Lingxue. Her position in the East Peak Country was extremely mysterious, and even the ministers and officials of the East Ping Kingdom did not know why Feng Lingxue had such a high position in the East Peak Kingdom. However, the marquis was able to control many things, and over time, a situation had formed in which even he himself had been drawn in.


    "Could it be that Mistress has a crush on this girl?"


    "You little girl, how dare you tease your master. This girl is indeed moving, but if it''s not me, then you don''t need to force her. Alright, go outside and help me look at those plum blossoms. I''ll go out and do something." At this moment, a strong wind was blowing outside. One could see that Feng Lingxue had also arrived at the pavilion in a garden. At this moment, there was a person waiting for him.


    "Mistress, you''re here."


    "Yes, how is the business going?" Feng Lingxue said lightly, as if he didn''t care about anything.


    "Master, everything has been settled. Our army has also been arranged."


    "Hehe, I''m more and more relieved that you are doing something for me right now." Feng Lingxue also couldn''t help but praise Ah Lang.


    "Hehe, this is all thanks to Master''s good teachings." Aaron was happy as he shook his head.


    "Then do you know why I sent you to reorganize the army?" Feng Lingxue, who was also staring at Ah Lang, asked with a hint of a smile in his eyes.


    "Master, you must be thinking of invading the Northern State of Yue, right?" Aaron said uncertainly. He had never felt the right way in his master''s heart.


    "You got half the answer right, but we are not a match for the North."


    "Master, I have already received the news. He has already sent Lan Cang and Cheng Huaiye to the border. Moreover, we are facing them. It is likely a little difficult for them to leave right now. This is a good opportunity." Aaron said in a hurry.


    "Hehe, I naturally know about this. I was the one who arranged all this for Lan Cang. I naturally know that right now, the capital of the Northern Yue State is empty. However, you can''t fight right now. Even if you fight, you don''t have the strength to do so."


    "Why? Could it be that Helian has a backup?"


    "I''m afraid we won''t be able to protect Lan Cang." Feng Lingxue also sighed for a long time, but there was not a single trace of killing intent in his eyes, as if he could see through the entire world.


    "Master, we can increase the number of troops we have. We can delay Lan Cang and the rest."


    "That won''t do. If that''s the case, then we must immediately start fighting with Lan Cang. This way, our Eastpan Kingdom won''t be able to take such a blow."


    "Then, Master, is such a good opportunity for us to give it up?" Aaron was unwilling to give up.


    "Hur hur, I''ll just take it one step at a time." Every time his master thought of a plan, he would smile. Over time, Ah Lang also understood this hint, and he also did not say anything, and happily smiled.


    And Feng Lingxue had indeed thought of a method, and the key to this method was the Sixth Prince. If not, then he would never have the opportunity to fight with the Northern Desert again, and right now, the Southern Kingdom had already sided with Helian. If his own country could not have a strong side, then it would probably become a vassal force, which was something Feng Lingxue did not want, but Feng Lingxue had never had this kind of thought towards dominating the world.

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    "Ah Lang, the Sixth Prince has arrived." Feng Lingxue looked at Ah Lang and said.


    "He''s still on his way. I''m afraid he''ll soon come to East Peak." Aaron said respectfully.


    "No need. You tell him to wait at the border between the Northern Yue and our East Peak. Then, you arrange for men to follow him to the Northern Yue. First, arrange for a group of soldiers to be stationed outside the capital." As Feng Lingxue spoke these words, his eyes turned cold and his thoughts became a bit confused. This war was going to be fought based on some methods, otherwise, his Eastern Ping Country would be reduced to a subordinate state sooner or later.


    "Yes, Ah Lang understands." At this moment, Feng Lingxue was deep in thought. If it wasn''t for the fact that Bei Yue was now the strongest in the world, then Eastern Europe definitely wouldn''t dare to touch a giant like Bei Yue. However, even with Bei Yue''s current state, Feng Lingxue was still somewhat unwilling to fight with Helian.


    "Ai, I''m afraid this matter will be difficult to accomplish." Seeing Feng Lingxue in such a state, Ah Lang did not dare to say anything, and kept his head low. At this moment, Feng Ling Xue suddenly thought about the figure of the Violet Garden, and with such a woman there, it was likely that it would be difficult for them to escape, but since things had already gotten to this point, it would be difficult for them to retreat. Otherwise, it would be a huge blow to Feng Ling Xue.


    "Ah Lang, go and do something first." Feng Ling Xue waved her hand and said.


    "Yes, master. Your subordinate will be leaving now." After Ah Lang walked out of the courtyard, a trace of worry appeared on Feng Lingxue''s handsome face. Originally, after meticulously planning for so long, he had never thought of fighting with Bei Yue and had only said that he simply wanted to coerce Helian to give the Eastern Pingguo a spot. However, Zi Yuan had unexpectedly investigated all of this within a few days, and had once again put the empress dowager under house arrest.


    Having not received the letter from the empress dowager a few days ago, Feng Lingxue had already guessed that the empress dowager had probably been restricted, or else she would not have suddenly escaped at such a critical moment without any news. Furthermore, the Sixth Prince was currently fleeing in a sorry state, so Feng Lingxue could naturally think of all of the schemes of Helian and Zi Yuan. Thinking of this, Feng Lingxue could not help but feel defeated.


    At this moment, the Plum Blossom was already in the midst of winter. Feng Lingxue also walked over and gently plucked a plum flower, but he discovered that there was actually a bit of frost on the surface of the plum flower, and that it was likely that it would soon enter winter. If it was in the middle of winter, there would definitely be snow on the north side of the State of Yue, then the army would definitely not dare to rashly rush to the east level.


    "Xiu-Er, call General Yun Fei over."


    "Yes, Mistress." Xiu-Er was the maid who was guarding the flowers in the yard. Most of the flowers were withered.


    Yun Fei was a great general of the East Peak, and was also Feng Lingxue''s good friend. He was about the same age as Feng Lingxue, and at this moment, the Northern Yue Army was being led by Yun Fei, but right now, the entire North Yue State was empty. If he and Yun Fei were to go, then this matter would likely increase his chances of victory.


    "Lingxue, what business do you have with me?" After Yun Fei entered, he directly asked.


    "Hehe, you''re still so impatient. Come, sit down." As Feng Lingxue spoke, he took the lead and walked into the pavilion before sitting down. He pointed to a seat at the side and indicated for Yun Fei to sit.


    "How about you fight against Lan Cang?"


    "Abnormally brave and fierce, I''m not his opponent!" Yun Fei said resolutely, but he did not feel the slightest bit of shame because he was not a match for Yun Fei. This was Yun Fei''s unordinary nature, so no matter what he did, there was no need to fake it, and it was this point that Feng Lingxue admired.


    "Oh? If that''s the case, doesn''t that mean that Lan Cang will end up destroying my Eastern Ping Army and returning back home? " Although Feng Lingxue seemed to be asking, the truth was that he had already guessed it. A trace of worry also flashed in his eyes.


    "That''s right, the army that Lan Cang is leading is an elite force from the Northern Yue. However, the army has two hundred thousand soldiers and this is only a small part of it." That''s right, the army that Lan Cang is leading is an elite force from the Northern Yue. It was only natural that they would not win. Otherwise, Feng Lingxue would not have been colluding with the empress dowager in the dark all this time, and it would have been better for him to have broken through to the Northern Yue State. The key was that he did not have the strength, but when Feng Lingxue heard Yun Fei say this, he silently picked up his teacup and gently took a sip, before putting down his teacup again. He did not speak, as if he was thinking about something, and Yun Fei did not dare to disturb him.


    If this was in the past, the three countries would have formed a situation where they were standing on equal footing. Although the East Mountain was the weakest, it was still more than enough to protect itself, and if it wasn''t for the battle between the North and the West, the North Yue would have actually returned victorious, and not just both of them would have suffered injuries. This also caused Feng Lingxue to feel helpless towards Murong Xiu.


    "Yunfei, do you know why I have always been unwilling or afraid to fight with the North?"


    Naturally, I know that you''re worried that this is Murong Xiu''s plan to drive away the snakes and wolves. If it wasn''t for that, my Eastpan Kingdom might not have as much strength as the Northern and Western powers, but it''s still a good opportunity for us to protect ourselves. That Northern Yue wouldn''t have dared to touch us before, otherwise, with Murong Xiu watching us, we wouldn''t have dared to do such a thing even if we had the courage to do it. " Yun Fei finished his sentence in one breath. After that, he looked at Feng Lingxue before turning his gaze towards the teacup in his hand. No one knew what he was thinking about, but the two of them did not say anything for a moment.


    In Feng Ling Xue''s heart, she thought that if she were to directly lead the army to the Northern Yue at this moment, then Xi Li would have probably seized this opportunity. If it wasn''t for Xi Li''s lack of strength, then she would not have been able to handle this kind of thing.


    "Yunfei, I''ve already made a plan this time, so you don''t need to worry about it anymore. You just need to cooperate with me, and after a few days, let that Sixth Prince of the Northern Yue go test the waters and see how His Majesty Helian and the Violet Garden are going to act.


    "Good, this is the best. How did you arrange for the Sixth Prince to go? I also received the news that the Sixth Prince was actually forced out by a person called Zi Yuan. Zi Yuan is truly amazing. I have often heard of this person''s name in the army." As Yun Fei said this, the Violet Garden also revealed a trace of admiration. It seemed like the story of the Violet Garden in the Eastcalm Kingdom spread quite far.


    "That''s right. That girl is indeed powerful, but you don''t have to be afraid. After all, she''s in the Northern Yue. She still can''t reach us Dongping." Feng Lingxue paused for a moment before continuing.


    In a few days, we''ll let the Sixth Prince go and fight with Helian Lie for the throne. Let''s see how Helian''s attitude towards the Sixth Prince is. If the two of them start to fight, then our Eastern Ping Country''s successor forces will go directly to that place.


    "There are indeed two birds with one stone, but wouldn''t that mean that Bei Yue hates my Dong Ping?"


    Humph, that Helian and Zi Yuan are probably already thinking about the Eastern Ping Kingdom''s territory. If we continue to tolerate it, then the Eastern Ping Kingdom will sooner or later become a subordinate of Helian. Instead of waiting for others to come and eat the meat, we might as well throw this meat out and see who can last until the end. Yun Fei also felt this kind of aura and knew that his good friend had probably taken action for real this time. Given Feng Lingxue''s character, he would not care about everything else, if he did not force himself to come to his own country, then Feng Lingxue would still be unwilling to take action.


    "Ling Xue, I will fully cooperate with you. Tell me, what should we do next."


    "I only need to wait for the next step." It seemed like his good friend had already been arranged, so he only needed to wait for the next step, then he would have to wait for the next step, and these many years of being together would make Yun Fei admire Feng Lingxue''s scheme very much. If it wasn''t for the war between the three nations, and the fact that both the North and the West were powerful, then it would not be their place to rule this world anymore, but Yun Fei did not know that Feng Lingxue had never thought much about the hegemon this world, and Feng Lingxue also knew his own limitations.


    Originally, Helian and Murong Xiu were alone in the north, one in the west, while the other was in the west, and the two of them were also next to each other. That was a competition of speed, comparing the speed of the two of them in their own country, Feng Lingxue already knew about this point a few years ago, and Helian and Murong Xiu were on par with one another, and the difference between the two armies was that they had a similar number of outstanding geniuses. However, the difference was that Zi Yuan had become a turning point of the world.


    "Yunfei, you should go back first. Just wait for my arrangements. I''m afraid some unforeseen events will occur along the way."


    "Hmm? "What change?" Yun Fei originally wanted to leave, but when he heard this, he could not help but pause.

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    "Hehe, I still don''t know. It''s just a premonition. Go back first." Other people might not know what Feng Lingxue''s words meant, but as a good friend of Feng Lingxue for many years, Yun Fei knew that the feeling Feng Lingxue had said was extremely true. This was because in the past, they had cooperated with Feng Lingxue so much that it was very rare for Yun Fei, who had lost in the border battle all these years as well, but at this point, Yun Fei knew that Feng Lingxue would not speak out the words, otherwise, it would be a crime to worry himself.


    "Ahh, the way things are in this world is actually changing because of a girl. Hehe, what a joke." However, her face was filled with a bitter smile. In Feng Lingxue''s opinion, this kind of thing would definitely not happen in the past, but I''m afraid that the world today is indeed like this, and this caused Feng Lingxue to have no choice but to admire this woman.


    As the two of them chatted, the sky had already darkened. The Sixth Prince had also received a message from Ah Lang. The two of them had finally met at a distance of a hundred miles from the capital of the Northern Yue.


    "Sixth Prince, you have suffered greatly from the bumpy road." Ah Lang walked over and greeted the Sixth Prince with a cupped fist. Although there was a smile in his eyes, it was mostly a look of disdain. However, it was just a flash of light in his eyes.


    "It''s fine. First, find a better place for me to have a good rest." The Sixth Prince waved his hand as well, and a wave of exhaustion surged out from his eyes.


    "Sixth Prince, I''m afraid this is not the time to rest. My master wants me to send you a message."


    "Ah?" "What? Fine, quickly say it." The Sixth Prince also suddenly thought of the reason he came out at this moment. When he heard the news that came from the Dongping Kingdom, he immediately said it.


    "My master told me to inform Sixth Prince that our East Ping Kingdom is willing to send troops to support Sixth Prince in seizing the throne!" After Ah Lang finished speaking, he placed his hands behind his back and silently looked at the Sixth Prince. When the Sixth Prince heard this news, he couldn''t help but feel ecstatic, and his gaze towards Ah Lang also became fervent.


    "Haha, good, good. This is good, good. When I obtain the throne, I will obtain the benefits of you two." When Ah Lang heard this, he couldn''t help but sneer in his heart. How could such an idiot become the emperor? He didn''t know if it would be you giving us benefits or we giving you benefits, he thought in his heart, but he still said it out loud.


    "Thank you, your majesty." After saying that, Aaron paused before continuing.


    "Then Ayrlarng will wait for the Emperor to ascend to the throne. Let''s find a place to settle down for now." After saying that, Ah Lang took the lead and walked to the front. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes. He couldn''t help but think coldly in his heart, "A coward like you wanting to become the Emperor? You''re dreaming!"


    Within the Northern Yue Palace, Zi Yuan was discussing countermeasures with He Jun. Since Dongping Country''s troops had arrived outside the capital of the Northern Yue, spies had come in to report their arrival. Naturally, Zi Yuan had expected this.


    "Helian, I think it''s time."


    "Un, that''s right. It''s time to make a move."


    "I''ll first go to the empress dowager''s place and then personally go to the prince''s estate. I really want to see what kind of person the Sixth Prince is." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he stood up with a face filled with killing intent. The light in his eyes made others not dare to look directly at him.


    "Alright, I will organize the imperial guards. If there are any other unforeseen events, you can decide for yourself." Helian Lie''s words were to hand over all the persuasion to the Violet Garden, and the Violet Garden naturally understood this as well. Helian Lie''s words were to hand over all the persuasion to the Violet Garden, and the Violet Garden naturally understood this.


    Her eyes couldn''t help but twitch as she felt a wave of fear. Ever since she walked back from Ah Fu, there had been no news of Ah Fu, and thinking up to this point, the empress dowager also began to feel anxious and uneasy. Just as the empress dowager was feeling anxious, Violet Garden slowly walked in, and the guards on both sides respectfully made a path for her.


    "Empress Dowager, how are you these past few days?" The exit of the Violet Garden was like a cold wind, causing the empress dowager''s face to turn somewhat pale.


    "It''s all good to drag Empress Xu Que along." The empress dowager was also calm as she spoke, but her trembling feet betrayed her heart.


    "Hehe, empress dowager, there are some things I don''t want to talk about with you. I''ll ask you one last time, is the person behind this the young marquis of Dongping, Feng Lingxue?" Zi Yuan looked directly at the empress dowager, vowing to see her emotions fluctuate in her eyes. As expected, when the empress dowager heard these words, her eyes flashed and she was about to speak, but Zi Yuan spoke immediately.


    "Someone, give the empress dowager a cup of wine and let her rinse her mouth and moisten her throat." When Zi Yuan finished speaking, the shadow carried a wine jug and a quilt in her hands as she moved in a flash. The empress dowager involuntarily took two steps back, her eyes filled with terror as she looked at Zi Yuan.


    "Zi Yuan, I''ll tell you everything. After all, I''m the empress dowager of a country. Are you really going to kill all of us?"


    "Hmph, I don''t have much time to waste on you and I don''t want to hear your excuses. Drinking this cup of wine is already letting you leave an intact corpse. Otherwise, how much time do you think you have left to live?" In her heart, she already knew everything. The empress dowager also knew that at this moment, the Violet Garden had already killed everyone around her. This time, the empress dowager had come with the intention of killing her, but when she thought of this, the empress dowager suddenly laughed out loud.


    "Haha, I can''t believe it, I can''t believe it, I can''t imagine that Helian has a woman like you by his side ¡­"


    Suddenly, just as the empress dowager finished speaking, she snatched the wine cup from the shadow''s hand and downed it in one gulp. The hatred in her eyes was completely ignored by Violet Garden.


    "I hope that your death will not lead you to another dynasty." The shadow''s heart trembled because of these words. After which, it frowned again, but ultimately, it did not say anything as it followed behind the purple garden.


    "Let''s go to the prince''s mansion."


    "Yes, Empress."


    This place had already become a heavily guarded place, and every day and every night, there would be weeping sounds coming from within. The moment Zi Yuan entered, he could hear the woman inside screaming. It was extremely ear-piercing.


    "You dog slaves, you actually dare to imprison us. Do you know who we are?" A female wearing an extravagant woolen shirt yelled at a guard at the door, but that guard acted as if he didn''t hear it. After waiting for the Violet Garden to enter, the female was dumbfounded for a moment, then she howled again.


    "You slut, how dare you imprison us!"


    "Kill him!" As Violet Garden''s icy voice faded, her figure flashed and she prepared to make her move. However, the guard next to her drew his saber and slashed the woman''s neck.


    Boom!" This technique made all of the women and children behind him not dare to speak anymore. Their bodies were trembling as they looked at the Violet Garden as if they were looking at a demon. A trace of coldness flashed through the Violet Garden''s eyes before she continued.


    "Which one of you is the Sixth Prince''s main wife?"


    "I, I, it''s me." After the Violet Garden had spoken, a woman walked out trembling. However, her eyes were filled with uncontrollable fear. These girls had never seen such a bloody scene before. When they suddenly saw the blood spurt to their sides, there was an indescribable fear in their hearts.


    "En, come here, put her in the Sky Prison for me. The rest of the secondary concubines only leave three people behind, kill the rest!" As the words of the Violet Garden came out, even the guards beside her were shocked.


    "My lady, my lady, please spare my life. My lady, what did you do when I waited for you?" At that moment, the other concubine could no longer endure the fear of death and actually came to the side of Zi Yuan on her knees, dragging his leg as she wailed for life.


    "You don''t want to die?"


    "Empress, I don''t want to die."


    "Fine, I''ll give you a chance. I''ll let you go, and you go out and find the Sixth Prince. Tell him that I''ll only give him one day. If he doesn''t come to the palace before sunset tomorrow, even they won''t be able to survive." As soon as she finished speaking, the Violet Garden cast a cold glance at the concubines. At the same time, all of the concubines'' gazes were focused on this side concubine. Their eyes seemed to be pleading for her, but also held envy.


    "Yes, many thanks to the Empress. The Empress, I will definitely persuade the Prince to turn evil to good." On the other hand, Zi Yuan only coldly looked at the concubines, not daring to say a single word. Soon after, Zi Yuan brought his shadow to the willow tree outside and said indifferently as he looked at the shadow.


    "Do you still remember that sword from last time?"


    "This subordinate remembers."


    "Yes, I want you to find him and tell him that the Sixth Prince is back." A trace of a cold smile flashed through Zi Yuan''s eyes, but the figure asked in a puzzled manner.


    "Empress, why are you looking for him now? Could it be that Empress is worried that he will help the Sixth Prince?"


    "Heh, even if he went to help the Sixth Prince, his nonsense would be useless. I want you to go find him and let him know that the Sixth Prince has returned. If he sees that cowardly look of the Sixth Prince, he naturally wouldn''t stay by his side." Heh, even if he went to help the Sixth Prince, his nonsense would be useless. After she finished speaking, the Violet Garden raised her head to look at the distant setting sun. The figure that stood there without moving made the silhouette feel increasingly confused. It was as if the words spoken by the Violet Garden were a scheme that caused the silhouette to become increasingly respectful.


    "Yes, Empress, I will go and find him."


    "Mm, you go first, I''ll head back to the palace first." As she watched the figure of the figure leave, a smile finally flashed across her face. The matter at hand was about to be completed, and if she returned today, she would be able to have a good night''s sleep. However, Zi Yuan was somewhat troubled over at Dongping City and knew that the matter there would not be resolved easily.

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    As for the Sixth Prince''s side, Feng Lingxue naturally knew that he was a piece of mud that couldn''t be supported by the wall, so she naturally saw him as a target. Thus, Zi Yuan had never had the idea of looking at the Sixth Prince as much as he did, and the battlefield had already become a kind of strategy.


    If it weren''t for the Sixth Prince''s help and the fact that the political affairs of the capital were somewhat unstable, Dongping Country wouldn''t dare to hold the Sixth Prince hostage, not because they valued him, but rather because he was supported by his ministers from the capital. Otherwise, how could Feng Lingxue have any other thoughts just based on his character, but what Feng Lingxue didn''t know was that all of the ministers belonging to the empress dowager had been purged by the Violet Palace.


    As for Lan Cang? After a few days of battle, Lan Cang had also come to realize that the East Peak Country was not willing to start a war with the Northern Yue and had instead decided to engage in a Feng Shui battle. In this way, they would be able to forcefully hold back Lan Cang with their lives, and as Helian Helian thought, Lan Cang did not receive Helian''s summons.


    "General Nangong, did you notice anything wrong?" However, this formation was only used for defense purposes. Over the past few days, the East Peak Country had always kept a respectful distance from the northern troops and horses, not daring to collide with them. This was also a matter that Lan Cang had always been unable to understand, and if it weren''t for the troops of the East Peak Country present, he would have thought that this was just like Zi Yuan singing about the plan of an empty city.


    "Marshal, I can see that too." Could it be that these soldiers of the Empire of Dongping were kicked by donkeys? " Earlier, the East Peak Army had always been using a roundabout strategy. They did not seek to win, but to stall him, and in this battle, if they were to fight on the other side of the western battlefield, perhaps Lan Cang would not think too much about it, because the enemy''s forces were strong, so if they used such a tactic, it would indeed reduce the morale of his side. The East Peak Army had always thought that they would not dare to argue with the North, but instead used numbers to fill this hole.


    At this moment, Dongping Kingdom''s side was indeed as Lan Cang thought. The opposing party''s leader, General Yun Fei, was no longer present. At this moment, all the generals frowned and did not dare to retreat.


    "General Ma, when will this be the end? Our East Peak Army does not have that many troops from the North. If this goes on, I''m afraid that sooner or later, our country will fall!" Yun Meng said with worry in her eyes, and Yun Meng was actually Yun Fei''s little brother.


    "General Yun, I know about this but you''re aware of the marshal''s orders as well. The marshal is your brother, we can only obey his orders this time." General Ma said anxiously.


    "I know that this is my big brother''s order, but right now, that Lan Cang has clearly seen something. Look at how we''ve formed a defensive formation, they haven''t attacked. I''m afraid they''ve seen something."


    "We''re just walking on a tightrope. Once Lan Cang discovers that we''re retreating, we won''t dare to delay them even if we want to." At this moment, General Ma also hit his thigh and said with a slightly deep voice.


    "Hmm, this won''t do. I must find a way." When Yun Meng heard this, she shook her head. Then, as if she had thought of something, she continued speaking.


    "General Ma, how about this. The two of us will go and challenge that Blue Sky guy. If we work together, we will be able to make him suffer a little."


    "Hmm? This is a good plan, but I''m afraid that Lan Cang will not accept our invitation. "


    "Ah, General Ma, you are also anxious and confused. How can we be separated in a battle between two armies? When the time comes, I will stand in front of the main station while you fight for me."


    "Right, right, this is a good idea!" General Ma slapped his thigh and felt that this method was feasible.


    As for Lan Cang, he continued to watch the battle and chat with General Nangong. The two of them felt that something was off about this matter.


    "General Nan Gong, I have a plan. If we withdraw and the people from Dongping Kingdom came to challenge us, they would definitely send me out to meet them. After you help me, send someone to quietly take a look at the Dongping army camp and see just how many troops there are."


    "Marshal, this method is indeed good. Alright, that''s it." Nangong Xiong also felt that not only would this method of Lan Cang be able to dispel his doubts, it would also allow his opponent to receive a blow!


    "Alright, then I''ll immediately ¡­"


    "Report!" Marshal, General Yun Meng from the Dongping Army, has come to invite you to battle! " As the spy came to report, he immediately interrupted Lan Cang''s words.


    "Hmm? Invite? "Who is the target?" Lan Cang frowned as he spoke.


    "It''s you, Marshal!" When the scout said this, a trace of a smile flashed across Lan Cang''s eyes. Soon after, he and Nangong Xiong looked at each other. The two of them understood each other and Lan Cang also galloped over. Yun Meng and General Ma had already been waiting on the battlefield for a long time.


    "Just you alone?" When Lan Cang saw Yun Meng waiting here by herself, he also felt that it was a bit strange. He seemed to have thought of something and didn''t say anything more. Instead, he quietly watched Yun Meng.


    "Yes, that''s right. I''ve heard of the great Marshal Cang''s fame for a long time. Today, I''ve come to try my luck!" Yun Meng also cupped her hands together as she spoke in an imposing manner. As for Lan Cang, he was too lazy to say anything else as he directly rushed forward and brandished the long blade in his hand, directly chopping at Yun Meng. Yun Meng also felt that the name of Lan Cang''s bravery was not just for show, it caused Yun Meng to directly retreat after her war horse.


    "Haha, I already said that you have the courage to fight me. Even your brother doesn''t have the guts to do so!" When Lan Cang saw another person join the fray, he wasn''t afraid. On the contrary, he brandished his long blade with even more vigor.


    "Humph, cut the crap!" Yun Meng''s face turned red as she heard this. It was originally a disgraceful moment for two people to fight against one another, but it was useless as this Blue Sky was too fierce. The Blue Sky only needed to give a low roar to the two of them before his internal energy gushed out.


    Boom! Yun Meng was also shaken by this inner force until she was barely able to hold on. Then, she fell to the ground, while Lan Cang also dropped his broadsword and rushed forward. Seeing this, General Ma was afraid that Yun Meng was unable to dodge and immediately pounced over.


    Pfft! General Ma had actually used his own body to block Yun Meng!


    "General Ma!" "Brother Ma!" On the battlefield, it was nothing more than a fight to the death, so Lan Cang naturally wouldn''t care that much. The two of them had planned on attacking each other in a pincer fight, with strength weaker than his, so it was deserved to die. Looking at the somewhat crazy Yun Meng, Lan Cang sneered in his heart, at this moment, Yun Meng''s heart was unsteady, but because of the restrictions on her strength, Lan Cang was not in a hurry to fight with Yun Meng, instead, he was stalling for time.


    "Marshal, we''ve confirmed the news. There are only these few soldiers here. They can''t support us any longer!" As Nangong Xiong''s words fell, Lan Cang immediately shouted out.


    Bastard, how dare your Eastpan Kingdom do such a despicable thing!" The blade in his hand carried a whirlpool as he charged towards Yun Meng. Yun Meng also felt this force was not something that she could defend against and wanted to escape. However, she was struck by Nangong Xiong''s body and struck her in the chest.


    "General Nangong, you will lead 10,000 troops to kill off all of the people in this East Peak Country. I need to hurry back to the Northern Yue. I''m afraid something is happening in the Northern Yue right now!" At this moment, Nangong Xiong''s eyes revealed a trace of coldness. The Eastern Ping Kingdom was truly crafty, to actually dare to scheme to lure a tiger out of the mountain, when he thought of this, Nan Gong Xiong was afraid that there would be a change in the Northern Yue Palace, he gripped his hammers tightly and rushed towards the remaining East Peak Soldiers, while Lan Cang had already returned to the camp, and spoke to the various Great Generals.


    "Yuan Hao, Li Zhen, quickly tell them to assemble the troops and retreat back to the Northern Yue!" "Yes." Lan Cang did not wait for Yuan Hao and the rest to respond after he finished speaking.


    "I will lead the way first. You will first lead the thirty thousand elite troops to the front of the formation, and then follow me to the north!" At this moment, the interior of the Northern Yue Sect was already extremely empty. If the Dongping Country really wanted to lure the tiger out of the mountain, then they wouldn''t be able to do anything with just the imperial guards. No wonder, no wonder the Dongping Country troops dared to take on the lives of the enemies with just a little bit of strength, as they wanted to directly destroy the Northern Desert City and lure the tiger out of the mountain. When Lan Cang thought of this, he waved the whip in his hand with all his might and increased his speed.


    When he thought of this, he felt that his heart would not be able to calm down for the rest of his life. When he thought of this, he felt that there was not much fire in his heart, so he rode back in the direction of the Northern Desert City, and how could he reach the distance between the North and the East Peak even in one night? Currently, in the Northern Palace, Helian Lie and Zi Yuan were also sitting on the Dragon Bed.


    "Zi Yuan, do you think the Sixth Prince will return?"


    "Even if he doesn''t want to come back, he has to." Zi Yuan caressed the hair that covered his eyes as he casually said.


    "Oh? You are quite sure about this, let''s not talk about this for now. So what if he is not sincere when he comes back? "


    "I never thought that he would come back with sincerity. If he comes back, it won''t change anything. The person I''m waiting for isn''t him, it''s the person behind him." At this moment, Zi Yuan spoke his mind. Although Helian Helian understood what he meant, for a long time, Zi Yuan''s way of doing things had become more mature than his own. Some things happened step by step, causing Helian to be unable to react.

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    "Then what do you want to do?" At this moment, Helian looked at his lover and asked with a bit of heartfelt admiration.


    "What is it? You''re relying on me for everything now. " Zi Yuan pouted. He still felt happy in his heart. After all, Helian has such trust in me. What else is there to say between husband and wife?


    "Haha, that''s because you''re my beloved concubine." Helian said with a hearty laugh. His hand also started to unknowingly feel around on Zi Yuan''s body.


    "Hmph, don''t move your hand recklessly. I can''t take your torture any longer." Zi Yuan let out a delicate shout and smacked Helian''s bad hand on his twin peaks. Helian gave an embarrassed smile and Zi Yuan continued speaking upon seeing this.


    "I''ll tell you this. The Dongping army will attack sooner or later. The Sixth Prince is nothing more than an instigator."


    "Why? Could it be that my sixth brother has already been taken care of by Feng Lingxue? " Helian asked in confusion.


    "This is not all. As long as your little brother gives you some good fruits, you will be able to coax him as if he is a child. Even if Feng Lingxue uses such a small trick, it will still be a loss for your little brother. He is simply an idiot." After saying that, Zi Yuan gave a helpless smile before continuing.


    "If that Dongping army didn''t have your brother as the instigator, they wouldn''t have dared to move against our territory. Have you forgotten about Blue River?"


    "Sigh, I don''t think I''ve received any signal from Lan Cang yet." Helian Lie sighed somewhat anxiously. However, Zi Yuan shook his head and said.


    Let me tell you, Lan Cang is not an idiot. I have known him for so long, so I naturally know of his capabilities. Currently, the Eastern Ping Army should send their great army over to our place, so Lan Cang will naturally be able to see through the other party''s plan of luring the tiger out of the mountain. Violet Garden''s heart was filled with anxiety. If the empress dowager and the Sixth Prince hadn''t obstructed them, Lan Cang would have already returned.


    From the day of their wedding, it had been Feng Lingxue who had been manipulating everything, and even Zi Yuan had to admire him. He seemed to be a person without the slightest ambition, but in his heart, he actually had such a plan, since the day of the wedding, he had been playing Helian away, colluding with the empress dowager in the dark. Otherwise, when Zi and Helian were not married for even a few days, Helian Blue would have no choice but to send Helian Blue out, while Feng Lingxue had no choice but to drag Lan Cang away.


    If Eastcalm Kingdom were to attack, it would be alright as long as Lan Cang returns. If Xi Li were to enter, it would be rather difficult for Bei Yue to carry the burden. However, from this point of view, didn''t his own father have also been sent to the border of Xi Li? Otherwise, why would the timing be so coincidental?


    "Helian, do you think that Xi Li Murong Xiu has already teamed up with Feng Lingxue?"


    "Hmm? What! This is somewhat possible! " Helian Lie was shocked.


    Otherwise, time would not come at such a coincidence. We had just gotten married and already received the border alarm, and the two things happened at almost the same time. If we did not cooperate, I would not have been able to think of anything else. After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Helian became somewhat worried. The two of them instantly fell silent.


    He had originally planned to take care of Eastpan after the wedding and then take care of Murong Xiu. After all, Murong Xiu was a huge threat to Helian, and if Xi Li and Dongping worked together, then there would be a sense of danger in the north. However, Helian had a backup plan as well.


    "Even if the two of them are working together and the Southern Kingdom is helping us to take the vanguard, is there a need to rush?"


    Hmph, then what about the Southern Kingdom? If it wasn''t for my Northern Yue''s current power, how would the Southern Kingdom become our subordinate kingdom? After all, they didn''t come to our territory, so if Xi Li and Dong Ping were to attack and defeat the Northern Yue, then they would have turned their backs on us. There is no doubt about it. " "Zi Yuan sneered in his heart. Rather than believing in the Southern Kingdom, he might as well believe in the Elite Armament from the heavens.


    After experiencing the ups and downs of so many officials, how could she not know that there was no such thing as absolute cooperation in this world? Only his was the best, otherwise, the moment of betrayal would bring about uncalculable harm, thus, Zi Yuan''s heart had always been frozen. Now that he had met Helian, how could the current Zi Yuan suddenly expose his talent?


    "Of course I know that, but subordinate states should have their own subordinate states too!" Helian said this and then paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Humph, then I''ve already sent troops over from the Southern Kingdom. If they don''t let me be the vanguard, I will definitely raze them to the ground after I swallow Xi Li and Dong Ping. Of course, you can''t say these words out loud, otherwise, the Southern Kingdom will think that I, Bei Yue, has already harbored evil intentions towards them."


    "Of course, but we should think about our next step now." As Zi Yuan spoke to that point, he also looked at Helian Helian. A hint of smile was revealed in Helian''s eyes, but he did not say anything. Zi Yuan also smiled helplessly. Helian Lun was likely burdened by him again.


    "If they can lure Lan Cang away with this, then we can also use this method to lure him away. Moreover, we''ll have to use much more ingenious methods than them!"


    "How brilliant?" Helian Jun''s interest was piqued as well.


    Hehe, that Feng Lingxue is simply using our lack of manpower to lure all the troops away from the mountain to their weakest spot. If my guess is correct, then Feng Ling Xue must have been killed by someone, and from another point of view, he did indeed use some vicious methods, but from another angle, he has sacrificed a small amount of resources. If we were to place all of our troops at the border crossing, I''m afraid that we would have already been handed over by Lan Cang. Earlier on, he had heard that this person was well-known for his scheming. Now that he had heard the analysis from the Violet Garden, he felt that this person was indeed someone important. He could not help but value him more in his heart.


    "In that case, does that mean that Dongping wants to start a war with me? Aren''t they afraid of my Northern Yue army? "


    "Hey, I say, why is there something wrong with your brain? Where did your usual intelligence go? If this East Peak Country is still at home, do you want to unify the world and fight with them sooner or later? Then why are they waiting at home for you to step on them when they''re full? Feng Lingxue will definitely strike first, don''t tell me that he is waiting for a one shot, two shots. " Actually, it was not that he was unable to react, but it was because the current Zi Yuan already possessed the demeanor of a king when he was in charge of the current situation. This caused Helian Lie to be endlessly impressed with this fact, and he was naturally unable to keep up with Zi Yuan''s train of thought.


    "Alright, so you''re saying that your plan of luring the tiger out of the mountain is to have Cang Lan directly send troops to attack the Eastern Ping Kingdom?" "But if that''s the case, my Northern Yue State won''t be able to bear it either."


    "You''re half right, but that doesn''t mean you''re asking for Blue Sky to come back. Blue Sky will definitely come back, but we can call my father over, because the group my father is leading is one of the rarest elite troops in the Northern Yue. With him there, we will be able to directly break through the Eastern Plains, but of course, that is only if Feng Lingxue has already transferred our troops over here." As Zi Yuan said this, he also had an idea in his heart. He paused for a moment before continuing.


    "I''ve already sent someone to deliver a letter to my father. My father probably has already made the arrangements."


    "Mm, this is for the best. I will definitely be at ease when you do this." At this moment, Zi Yuan was thinking about what the next step of Dongping Wind and Lingxue''s plan would be. If Feng Lingxue really sent the army to the Northern Yue, then Dongping would definitely be directly attacked by the Northern Yue, and he had expected that Feng Lingxue would definitely arrange a backlash within his home. Feng Lingxue was not like Murong Xiu, so she would not leave any leeway to deal with this matter.


    At this moment, Feng Lingxue had also arrived at the border of the Northern Yue State. Seeing that her soldiers had all died here, a trace of grief flashed across her eyes. Suddenly, Feng Lingxue also grabbed onto Yun Fei and dragged him away.


    "Yunfei, don''t be rash. Otherwise, you will not be able to avenge your brother, and you will also make me lose a friend. Can you bear to see me alone?"


    "Lingxue, this is my little brother. How can I bear to let you go?" At this moment, Yun Fei''s voice was slightly trembling as he spoke, but his eyes were filled with unspeakable sorrow.


    "I naturally know that Yun Meng and I had you when we were little. Didn''t we grow up together? If you go and take revenge now, the only way out is death. Don''t worry, you still aren''t Lan Cang''s match." Although these words were a bit too shocking, the reality might be able to make Yun Fei more clear-headed. After that, Feng Lingxue also dragged Yun Fei out of the battlefield, and the two of them were unable to let go for a long time.


    "Ling Xue, I want to know your plan." Yun Fei also slowly calmed down, but his voice was still a bit hoarse as he spoke. Feng Lingxue looked at Yun Fei with a bit of discomfort, but he still continued to speak.


    "Wait!"


    "You still want to wait?" Is it only starting after my army is all dead? " At this moment, Yun Fei could not help but shout out. Feng Lingxue could only frown as he continued to speak.


    "If I didn''t have to wait for the Sixth Prince to enter and test the waters, I could have gone back directly. Do you know how many soldiers and horses there are in the Northern Yue?" Or perhaps, do you know how long it is before Lan Cang can return to the Northern Desert? If I were to make a move with my real strength, I''m afraid that it wouldn''t even be enough to fill the gaps in their teeth. Do you think that I don''t want to avenge my dreams? Yun Fei, you must have calmed down! " Feng Lingxue''s last sentence was mixed with a wave of Spirit Cleansing inner force, and it immediately entered Yun Fei''s ears. Yun Fei also immediately took a few steps back, and soon after, his eyes recovered some clarity as he looked at Feng Lingxue.

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    "I know." In Feng Lingxue''s eyes, there was a sense of helplessness. Even if his little brother was killed by someone, he would still feel terrible in his heart, so Feng Lingxue did not open his mouth to comfort him. Instead, he looked into the distance and stared blankly without knowing what he was thinking about.


    "What?! That bastard, you will become a Purple Garden! There will be a day when I will make you die a horrible death!" The Sixth Prince also looked at the woman in front of him and roared angrily. This person was the Sixth Prince''s concubine, and the Sixth Prince also saw that his concubine was angry and directly kicked her out of the house. Although this woman was his concubine, she had never favored him.


    "My prince, my prince, our children are still there! If you don''t go back, our children and our sisters and sisters will all die!" When Wang Xue arrived here, she immediately told the Sixth Prince about it. However, the Sixth Prince directly lifted Wang Xue with a kick after listening to her explanation, which made Wang Xue and the Sixth Prince cry out in pain and beg. The Sixth Prince''s eyes had a tinge of red in them, but his mouth kept shouting explosively.


    "Was it all done by that bitch?"


    "Yes, it was all done by Zi Yuan."


    "This slut, if I return, will I still have a life? Do you want me to die? Ah, you want me to die? " Suddenly, the Sixth Prince turned his head and grabbed Wang Xue''s hair and tugged at it. He looked at Wang Xue with a sinister gaze and said.


    Your Highness, have mercy! Your Highness, have mercy! That Zi Yuan said that if you go back, you will definitely give your Highness a chance! I think that Zi Yuan isn''t a person who says he can''t do it!" "To become a Purple Garden, to become a Purple Garden, your plan really has seized my painful foot. Such a vicious heart, when the Sixth Prince thought of this, he couldn''t help but feel helpless in his heart. Now that his wife and daughter were trapped in the prison by Purple Garden, if he didn''t go back now, then he wouldn''t even have a single root left. Moreover, if he didn''t go back now, then from today onwards, even if he was under the heavens, he wouldn''t be willing to be under the jurisdiction of this world.


    "Hmph, scram to the side. I want to think about it." As the Sixth Prince spoke, he kicked Wang Xue away and paced around the room. No one knew what he was thinking, but at this moment, a figure quietly left the room.


    After seeing what Violet Garden had done, the Sixth Prince was also extremely reluctant to return. He was afraid that if he went there, he would be sentenced to death, but his second wife''s last sentence made him want to fight to the death. If he didn''t care about their lives, then there was no one else left, so what was the point in beating Jiang Shan. Thinking up to this point, the Sixth Prince also felt a bit of fear and trepidation in his heart.


    "I''ll tell you. We''ll go back to the palace later, but don''t tell anyone else about this matter. Do you understand?" Wang Xue''s eyes were filled with tears, but she kept on nodding her head. When the Sixth Prince saw this, he became distracted, then he pulled Wang Xue''s hand and stealthily walked out of the room. At the same time, a cold smile appeared on the face of one of the figures; it was time to make a move.


    Within the Northern Courtyard, Feng Lingxue and Yun Fei were still silent. Time seemed to have frozen this moment of sorrow, causing the two of them to not know how to open their mouths. Suddenly, Ah Lang''s voice woke them up.


    "Mistress, there''s news."


    "Hmm? "Tell me about it." Feng Lingxue walked over, what did he guess in his heart?


    "That Sixth Prince secretly entered the palace." Aaron said with a smile on his face. It was as if he had expected this to happen.


    "Good, very good. You can arrange to follow the original plan." After Feng Ling Xue heard this, she also quickly said two good words, and then looked towards Yun Fei, only to see that Yun Fei had already stood up, revealing a killing intent, and exchanged glances with Feng Ling Xue, and immediately understood, at this moment, they were waiting for the start of the battle!


    At this moment, the Sixth Prince was also kneeling on the ground in the Northern Yue Palace.


    "Big brother, I was truly bewitched by the Queen Mother. If the Queen Mother had not framed you and my brother, how would I have done such a foolish thing? Please give me another chance, Big brother." The Sixth Prince knelt on the ground and shouted hysterically, while his eyes pretended to be filled with remorse, which moved Helian a bit. However, Zi Yuan sneered when he saw the situation, the Sixth Prince''s acting skills were indeed very good, and even he himself couldn''t tell if the Sixth Prince was sincere in begging for mercy or not. Helian Haoyan also looked at the Sixth Prince kneeling in front of him and kowtowed, then said after a long while.


    "If I forgive you, can you tell me about Feng Lingxue''s plans?"


    "I''ll tell you, I''ll tell you, big brother. As long as you forgive me, I''ll tell you everything." When the Sixth Prince heard Helian Lie''s words, he immediately promised.


    "Go ahead." Helian Lie turned around and sat on the chair, looking down at the Sixth Prince from above. The Sixth Prince used his sleeve to wipe the tears from the corner of his eyes before trembling and kneeling down as he spoke to Helian Lie.


    Big brother, that Feng Lingxue is truly not a good person. From the very beginning, he had only used the method of luring the tiger to leave the mountain to guard the border before he transferred the troops over. When the Sixth Prince said these words, Helian Lie and Zi Yuan were moved at the same time. Even the two of them on the bed had expected such a thing, but they hadn''t expected that the Sixth Prince would actually say such words.


    "And then."


    "After that, Feng Lingxue also arranged for some subordinates to scout outside of the city. If I were to go out now, they would immediately come and rescue us." The Sixth Prince continued to speak, while Zi Yuan and Helian looked at each other without saying anything. They continued to look at the Sixth Prince, who continued to speak.


    "I just met them, and I haven''t even seen Feng Lingxue, but big brother, you give me a chance. I will definitely atone for my deeds and bring back all the information from that side to you." When the Sixth Prince said this, he looked at Helian with an extremely sincere expression. Before Helian could speak, Zi Yuan spoke.


    "I have said that when you return, I will give you a chance. This time, I will give you a chance to redeem yourself." When Zi Yuan said this, he paused for a moment, but before the Sixth Prince could say anything, he knelt before Zi Yuan and said this.


    "Thank you sister-in-law, thank you sister-in-law. As long as you give me a chance, I will definitely perform well." As she spoke, her voice also revealed a hint of a sobbing tone. Zi Yuan frowned and stared at the Sixth Prince for a long time. Then his heart tightened as he felt that something wasn''t right, but he couldn''t say why, so he continued.


    Your concubines are in the Sky Prison, so bring them all with you. Your home is still there, and if I say that you will believe me when you come back, then you will have a good rest tonight. Don''t worry, I won''t send anyone to monitor you anymore, but you must come tomorrow morning. As soon as Zi Yuan finished speaking, a shiver ran down the Sixth Prince''s spine. Did he really believe her? He couldn''t help but reveal a happy expression as he looked at Zi Yuan and asked.


    "Thank you, sister-in-law! Thank you, sister-in-law! I will definitely do it! Tomorrow, I will explain everything clearly to the officials and the officials! I will apologize to my brother!"


    "Mm, you should go back and have a good rest first." Sixth Prince kowtowed two more times in gratitude before walking out. After the Sixth Prince walked out, two figures followed behind him at the same time.


    "Do you think this is possible?"


    "Is it possible that you will only need to wait here for a while tonight to receive the news?" Helian Lie raised the teacup in his hand as he tried to calm his heart down. In his heart, he muttered to himself, "I hope that''s true, or else I won''t have a younger brother."


    If the Sixth Prince had sincerely repented and changed his mind, then maybe Helian would be willing to give him this opportunity, and Zi Yuan and Helian were also somewhat confused by the Sixth Prince''s actions. Even now, they didn''t know if what the Sixth Prince had said was true or not, so they could only wait for news from the Sixth Prince.

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    "Your Royal Highness, you''re finally back." You, you don''t know how bitter we are. " When the main wife, Li Qingqing, saw that the Sixth Prince had finally brought them home, she also cried. The Sixth Prince, on the other hand, lowered his voice as he looked at his wives.


    "Hurry up and stop talking nonsense. If I don''t come back, would I just watch as you all die? Hurry up and pack up. Follow me out quietly. Quick, you guys have to be quick." When the concubines heard the Sixth Prince''s words, they quickly organized their things and looked at each other. They could see the fear and panic in each other''s eyes, but since things had already come to this point, they could only do so. On the rooftops, shadows and swords were looking at each other.


    "So this person is actually such a cruel and unscrupulous person." The sword lowered its voice, and only Shadow could hear it. Shadow, however, did not speak, only watching as his concubines packed up their things before speaking again.


    "Do you still have any thoughts of following such a person?"


    "If I say yes, will you let me live?" He had been following this man for nearly five years. Although this man was very kind and kind to him, he hadn''t come to the conclusion that he could assist him, but now it seemed that the Sixth Prince was simply too weak to support him. How could he be willing to follow such a person, even if he had to die trying to find someone to help him?


    "It''s good that you know this. We''ll make our move later. It''s not time yet." He knew that he could now be considered to be someone from Zi Yuan, otherwise his killing intent would have bounced back due to the shadow. He had originally wanted to show off and directly kill the Sixth Prince, but the shadow had stopped him and it seemed that his position would not be as good as his from now on, so he might as well just behave himself, and the sword would be that kind of a person, decisive and decisive!


    "Alright, hurry up. Come with me and quietly leave from the backyard. There are no guards here today. They are all your people." The sword and the shadow glanced at each other, then quickly followed behind the two of them. Soon after, the Sixth Prince and the Sixth Prince arrived at a courtyard, and the guard next to the gate was wearing a cloak, making it impossible for people to see him in the darkness. The shadow then flashed and appeared in a bush at the back of the courtyard.


    "The Sixth Prince has returned." Seeing that the Sixth Prince had returned, Ah Lang laughed as he spoke.


    "Yes, I went to pick up my wife and children. I still have some backup plans in the North Yue Imperial Palace." The Sixth Prince smiled proudly as he said this, afraid that Ah Lang would be disrespectful to him. Ah Lang, on the other hand, was smiling as well.


    "Sixth Prince is indeed powerful, Ah Lang is impressed."


    "Hmph, that''s only natural. Can you let me see your master now?" The Sixth Prince proudly snorted and changed the topic of the conversation.


    "Master is not here yet. Tomorrow, when the army overcomes the Sixth Prince, we will be able to see him." Aran paused, then continued.


    "Master said that tomorrow, the prince will lead the troops. We are only helping the prince, do you understand?"


    "Of course I know. You are not willing to let the matter of the Eastpan Kingdom be exposed, right? Don''t worry, Helian will definitely not know that I am in contact with you. You can rest assured on this point." The Sixth Prince''s eyes also flashed, and then he patted his chest and immediately said, although his expression was serious, but in Shadow and Sword''s eyes, it was really quite ridiculous. A typical fence-sitter would give a sword an urge to smash itself to death, this was the person he had been supporting for such a long time, he was simply a waste!


    "Alright, then Arang will listen to Sixth Prince''s orders tomorrow. Arang will take his leave first." However, the shadow and the sword hidden in the grass had seen his expression. The two of them looked each other in the eye, and the shadow also made a gesture with its hand, and with one leap, it climbed over the five meter high wall. Then, it rapidly ran towards the inner parts of the palace, where Helian and Zi Yuan were obviously not asleep yet, and were specifically waiting for the two of them to arrive.


    "How is it?" When Zi Yuan saw that her shadow had returned, she hurriedly stood up from the bed and asked while looking at her shadow.


    "Indeed, it''s as the Empress thinks. The Sixth Prince is a typical fence-sitter." After He Hao heard this, a trace of killing intent flashed across his eyes. Following which, he turned to look at the sword by the figure''s side and said.


    "Who are you?"


    "Reporting to the Emperor, this humble one is a subordinate of the previous Sixth Prince." The sword hurriedly knelt and respectfully said to Helian Lie. A bit of nervousness flashed across his eyes.


    "Hmm? You did pick the right person. " As for the sword, there was no other explanation. Raising his head to look at Helian, he discovered that Helian''s eyes were incomparably sharp, causing the heart of the sword to surge for a moment. Soon after, the sword rapidly stabilized as it looked at Helian with an unchanging expression.


    "That''s right, he is indeed an important character. In the future, you can just follow behind Empress Violet Garden." Helian naturally knew that this person must have been arranged by the Violet Garden, or else he wouldn''t have come together with the shadow. Helian naturally knew that this person must have been arranged by the Violet Garden, or else he wouldn''t have come together with the shadow.


    "My sword will not disappoint you, Master."


    "Mm, you get up first." From the way she saw it, the servants had to give them a certain amount of respect. Only then would they be able to convince others of their sincerity and sincerity. After waiting for the sword to be raised, the Violet Garden once again looked at the shadow.


    "In reply to the Empress, I saw from the courtyard that the guard was unspeakably disdainful of the Sixth Prince''s gaze. It seems that Feng Lingxue had already expected that the Sixth Prince would come to our Northern Yue Imperial Palace, and the Sixth Prince''s words to the guard after he went out did not seem to be heard by the guard." As for Zi Yuan and Helian Lie, they looked at each other and understood what was going on in their hearts. The situation was not too different from what they had expected, and the only thing was that the Sixth Prince would probably lead the troops over tomorrow.


    "But the Sixth Prince personally led the army."


    "Yes, yes."


    Although the Sixth Prince was a little smart, he couldn''t hide it from Feng Lingxue. Feng Lingxue was definitely not one of the main forces of the Sixth Prince, and there was no doubt that he was not the main force of the Sixth Prince. At present, it seemed that there would be a group of probing soldiers tomorrow, and they definitely wouldn''t be able to touch the brand of the Dongping Kingdom.


    "We need to move now. Otherwise, it''ll be too late by the time they arrive tomorrow. I estimate that as long as we delay this wave of soldiers and horses, Dong Ping won''t be too far away from the fallen nation."


    "Yes, that''s right. I will immediately change the arrangement. Tomorrow, I will definitely drag down this group of soldiers and horses." Helian said immediately. Then, he paused for a moment before continuing.


    "Shadow, go down and ambush the Shadow Squad outside the city tomorrow. Don''t let them discover you unless you can''t hold them off. Otherwise, there''s no need to appear, understand?"


    "Yes, Mistress." After the silhouette finished speaking, he immediately walked out of the imperial study room. When the sword heard Helian''s words, it also knew that such a secretive matter had been heard by it, and it truly treated him as one of its own. This was one of the good points of Helian and Zi Yuan.


    "Jian, this is the symbol of the imperial guards. Tomorrow, lead the imperial guards and hold back this wave of troops." At this moment, Zi Yuan had also taken out the imperial guards'' talisman. He received the sword without the slightest bit of hesitation. Following that, he knelt down and said those words.


    "Thank you master for giving this sword a chance. From today onwards, the sword will be master''s sword. Master will sweep away all injustice!"


    "Mm, you can get up. Tomorrow is the first time you''re working for me, so don''t disappoint me."


    "Yes, Mistress." At this moment, the two of them were also somewhat anxious as they looked at the sky outside. At this moment, they were waiting for Lan Cang to arrive, or else the Northern Yue Sect would not be able to protect themselves, depending on Feng Lingxue''s decisiveness, if Feng Lingxue was willing to suffer a loss on both sides, then the Northern State would naturally be destroyed. However, Bei Yu''s strength was still the same, and Feng Lingxue was unwilling to do so.


    "Master, are we really going to hand the troops over to the Sixth Prince tomorrow? The Sixth Prince is a true piece of trash." Aaron asked worriedly.


    "I never said he was a talent. Ha ha, I only treated him as a test of water, so let''s see tomorrow. There are some things that might not be as I thought. Perhaps the enemy might be more skilled than me." Feng Ling Xue spoke until the end, but her eyes were also a bit erratic as she looked towards the sky. At this moment, it was almost daybreak, after two more minutes, she would know the result.


    "Make the arrangements. The operation will start when the sun rises from the east. I''ll be watching from the back." Feng Lingxue said lightly.


    "Yes, master. Then Ah Lang will go immediately." Ah Lang also cupped his hands together before hurriedly walking out. At this moment, Feng Lingxue could only smile helplessly. His bad premonition had come again. It was likely that something unexpected would happen tomorrow.


    In Feng Lingxue''s heart, he was also not willing to do such a thing, but the border soldier had already lost it, and if he did not collect the interest, even Lingxue would not be able to explain his feelings, but today, the Sixth Prince came back so frankly, which made Feng Lingxue extremely surprised. Logically, the Sixth Prince would not be able to return once he went in, and now that he brought his wife back, the Sixth Prince would definitely not suspect such a thing.

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    "Hmph. Today is the day you die. It should be me or me!" The Sixth Prince stood at the foot of the city wall, followed by the thirty thousand soldiers and horses of the Empire of Dongping. At this moment, the Sixth Prince was also looking at the familiar northern city wall, his eyes becoming more and more greedy.


    "When does the prince plan to attack the city?" Ah Lang asked quietly at this moment.


    Attack right away! We can''t wait any longer!" The Sixth Prince wasn''t willing to wait any longer. When he heard this, a man in a black cloak laughed in a low voice and gave Ah Lang a meaningful glance.


    "Master, are we really going to give these thirty thousand soldiers and horses to this good-for-nothing?" The tone of disbelief sounded again, and Feng Lingxue felt it was a bit funny.


    "Ah Lang, do I not know of his abilities? Let him try his luck first. Let the three thousand men and horses attack the city, then we can see what happens." Just as Feng Lingxue was speaking in a low voice, on top of the city gate tower, Zi Yuan, who was wearing a magnificent qipao and a golden crown with a phoenix head, also walked over.


    "Mistress, when are we going to open the gate?" At this moment, Jian also walked over and said softly.


    "There is no hurry. We will wait for them to take the initiative to attack the city before opening the city gates. Let''s see if they have the courage to attack the city now." He couldn''t help but feel anxious. If he wanted to delay it now, it would be difficult, unless all three thousand of Helian elite troops were mobilized, then it would not be impossible to hold back all thirty thousand soldiers and horses from the Eastplank Kingdom. Right now, the main reason was to prevent more soldiers and horses from coming out.


    Clearly, that person had also seen Zi Yuan, and Zi Yuan instantly understood what was going on. It seemed that they had truly treated the Sixth Prince as a puppet, and even leading the troops was a bit of a worry for him. This person was actually Feng Lingxue.


    At this moment, Feng Lingxue was also stunned by the gaze of the Violet Garden. Then, her heart also jumped a few times as if she did not want to stay any longer, because the power of the Purple Garden was indeed extraordinary. Feng Lingxue looked at the battle with the high and mighty attitude of the Violet Garden above the city gate tower and couldn''t help but to be vigilant in his heart.


    "Attack!" The Sixth Prince waved his hand and was about to send troops to attack the city when he saw that nobody was moving behind him. He then looked at Ah Lang with an awkward expression.


    "What''s going on? Ah, what''s going on with all of you?"


    "Don''t worry, Your Highness. I think we should first send out three thousand men to test how many there are. If we don''t have enough men, then we will have enough three thousand men. Having more would just be a mistake." Aaron said in a low voice.


    "Humph, do you still have any sincerity? "He actually doesn''t trust me that much." The Sixth Prince also lost his temper and then looked towards the Violet Garden on top of the city gate tower. At this moment, the Violet Garden was coldly looking at him, and the Sixth Prince couldn''t help but feel a chill in his heart.


    "If we don''t join now, we can''t wait any longer."


    "Your Highness, you can bring as many as three thousand men and horses to attack the city first. We will stand at the back to defend Your Highness." The Sixth Prince''s eyes turned cold. This was obviously saying that he was the cannon fodder to test the waters. He was about to roar at the Sixth Prince when he suddenly saw a sharp glare from the Sixth Prince. At this moment, the Sixth Prince''s heart was clear that these people did not regard him as the target of their cooperation. Although the Sixth Prince was not a big shot, he was at least a bit smart. However, even if he had to retreat now, there was no other way. Thinking of this, the Sixth Prince braced himself and raised his head to look over again. He felt a little bit of regret, but it was just empty words.


    "Alright, I''ll first bring the three thousand soldiers and horses."


    "Then I will wait here for news from the prince." When the Sixth Prince saw this, he clenched his teeth and swung his whip as he rushed towards the city gate. Zi Yuan, on the other hand, looked coldly at the Sixth Prince as he charged forward. When he was five meters away from the city gate, he suddenly shouted at Zi Yuan.


    "Release the arrows!" Ah Jian, today is the day for you to take credit for your deeds. Go and cut the Sixth Prince''s head off his horse! "


    "Yes, Mistress." Although this person was his previous master, Ah Jian had been completely subdued by Zi Yuan during this period of time. Ah, this mistress, this was the glory of a lifetime, the so-called bet, only won once, and the people following the team, this was the glory of a lifetime. If the hegemon of this world was taken by Helian Lie, then Zi Yuan would be this imperial concubine of the world, and he himself would be a great figure beside the imperial concubine.


    "Men! Block this man!" As the rain of arrows continued to fall from the top of the city gate tower, the people below were unable to get close to it. As for Zi Yuan, he helplessly shook his head as he saw Ah Jian''s actions. This person was indeed sincere and wanted to give a hint to the Sixth Prince, but the next step was to verify Ah Jian''s loyalty.


    But Zi Yuan had ordered his shadow not to kill the Sixth Prince at that time, so as to try out Ah Jian''s intentions for today. Now, from the looks of it, although Ah Jian was still in a relationship with the Sixth Prince, his killing intent had slowly started to surface, and Yuan Zi could tell from this that if Ah Jian hid his sword, the Sixth Prince would just charge at him, so the Sixth Prince wouldn''t be on guard, and the Sixth Prince would obviously be prepared to retreat, but Ah Jian wouldn''t care so much at this moment.


    "Back then, you and I had followed the wrong person. Now, I have come to understand the mistakes of those years one by one. I have given you a chance, but you are still not confident. Today is the day you die!" Ah Jian coldly said, and directly leaped onto the Sixth Prince''s horse, thrusting a sword towards his chest. The Sixth Prince also blocked the sword with his own hands, and with a turn of his body, he was sent tumbling to the ground by the sharp sword blow.


    Ah Jian, if you think about your old friendship, how about you let me go today? The Sixth Prince begged for mercy. At this moment, he had already jumped down from the horse. If it was a sword attack that wanted to take his life, it would simply be a sword attack. At this moment, Zi Yuan, who was sitting on the top of the city gate tower, also looked directly at Ah Jian. Suddenly, Ah Jian felt a chill behind his back and immediately felt a gaze conversing with him, it was his master, Zi Yuan. On the other side, Feng Lingxue also saw this scene and immediately felt that something was strange. This person had yet to make a move, but then Feng Lingxue also thought of something and silently looked at the two of them.


    What I did for you before was already enough. In order to save your life, I begged the Empress to give you a chance, but you didn''t treasure it. Do you think you still have a chance to live? The Sixth Prince was also drenched in cold sweat after hearing the Sixth Prince''s words. So it turned out that Zi Yuan was really willing to give him a chance to live, and was not a fake. He had mistakenly assumed that Zi Yuan was making use of him, and it was useless to regret it now.


    "I still have my wife and children outside. Can''t you show mercy and spare my life?" What exactly are you doing all this for! " The Sixth Prince was also somewhat unwilling to accept this outcome. When Ah Jian heard this, his face also changed a bit before shouting out loudly.


    "Because of the name of the Violet Garden!" All of the internal energy in his body had been heard by everyone on the battlefield. Soon after, all of the internal energy in his body suddenly erupted, causing the Sixth Prince to be the closest to the energy field. His internal organs were instantly ruptured, and blood flowed out from his mouth.


    "Why do people always regret it when they die!" Ah Jian muttered to himself. Then, he looked towards the center of the battlefield where the Eastern Ping Army had mostly been shot by the rain of arrows. When he saw the Eastern Ping Army behind him, his footsteps shifted.


    "Come back!"


    When he heard this voice, although Ah Jian wanted to demonstrate his might again, he did not dare to disobey the order and directly flew up from below the city gate tower. However, that loud shout just now caused the Eastern Ping soldier''s heart to tremble, the name Purple Garden was a type of deterrent, and it was likely that no one in this world did not know of it, and Feng Lingxue was also able to see Purple Garden standing on top of the city gate tower like a war god, causing Feng Lingxue to feel a chill in his heart.


    "Do you think you have the ability to kill Feng Lingxue?" Zi Yuan looked at Ah Jian and said coldly, as if killing the Sixth Prince just now was not worth the glory.


    "Master, Ah Jian wants Master to share more." When the sword heard this, it couldn''t help but lower its head.


    "Remember, if I don''t say anything else in the future, don''t do anything else. If I tell you to kill someone, you kill whoever you kill. If I tell you to do something, then tell me how much you know." Do you understand? "


    "Yes, Ah Jian will remember." After hearing what he said, a glint of light flashed past his eyes. Then, he stood behind Zi Yuan, who was also looking down at the Dongping army that had yet to even pass through the city gates. He knew that the battle was going to be tough.


    "Ah Jian, later on, you will distribute the gunpowder. You must protect the second wave. I''m afraid that the second wave will be a little more violent." Zi Yuan looked down and muttered to himself. However, when Ah Jian heard this, he immediately said it.


    "Yes, Master." Finished speaking, he flipped over and walked down the city gate, making the arrangements. Feng Lingxue, on the other hand, started to hesitate. Looking at the Violet Garden, she lost all her confidence. Could it be that this person really had some magic?

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    "Master, I don''t think this will work if we keep going on like this. The Sixth Prince didn''t even get a chance to touch our door and died like this. This kind of waste is simply wasting our soldiers." Just as Feng Lingxue was about to speak, Yun Fei walked over.


    "Ling Xue, this really isn''t an option. We need to increase the number of people to rush through the gate. Only by doing this can we block the gate, and then will we open the gate." Yun Fei, as a marshal of the battlefield, naturally had this kind of experience, but Feng Lingxue would not treat Yun Fei''s experience as practice at this moment. If he could think like this, perhaps the Violet Garden would not think this way.


    "I''m afraid this is not appropriate. Do you think that the woman standing on top of the city wall would not be able to think of this?" When Feng Lingxue''s words came out, Yun Fei and Ah Lang also simultaneously looked towards the Violet Garden on top of the city gate tower. When the Violet Garden made contact with this gaze, she also sneered, and her gaze was like the stars that filled the sky, causing one to feel extremely profound. She was also directly sent over, causing the two of them to involuntarily retreat a bit, and in their hearts, they could not help but sigh.


    "How are you feeling?" Feng Lingxue also smiled at this moment, as if the current battlefield in his eyes was only mediocre.


    "I actually admire your personality. You''re always acting like nothing matters, when can you change it?" Yun Fei also let out a cry of laughter before continuing.


    "However, we''re not going to rush in right now. How about we retreat first? We can think of other ways when the time comes."


    "Haha, do you think that I don''t want to retreat? If I retreat, I might not have the chance to do so again. That Lan Cang is on his way back. Now, he is wasting some time for Zi Yuan to succeed." Thinking up to this point, Feng Ling Xue also couldn''t help but say this. Following that, she also looked towards the Violet Garden, and her eyes suddenly lit up. That''s right, delay time.


    With a boom, Feng Lingxue also suddenly became clear-headed. So it turned out that the Purple Garden had such a plan. Following that, Feng Lingxue also slapped his thigh.


    "This woman is amazing, we were almost deceived!"


    "What''s going on?" At this moment, when Yun Fei saw Feng Lingxue''s expression, he asked with a bit of surprise.


    "She''s definitely trying to attack us from both inside and outside. I''m afraid the other team is about to charge towards our city. We need to retreat as soon as possible." After Feng Lingxue said this, Yun Fei was also stunned. After which, he immediately shouted.


    "Retreat!" Zi Yuan heard his shout and immediately instructed them.


    "Sword, release the rockets for me. Imperial guards, send them out to delay them." Instantly, the sky was filled with sounds of killing, and when Feng Lingxue turned around to take a look, she immediately met the gaze of the Violet Garden. At the same time, their gazes made contact for the first time, and soon after, Feng Lingxue also withdrew his gaze with a bit of unwillingness as he spoke while looking at Yun Fei.


    "If she wants to stop us, that is simply impossible. You just have to lead ten thousand soldiers and horses and rush over. Let''s see if they dare to stop us!"


    "Alright, I''ll kill my way back!" However, he did not know that this turn of events had coincidentally fallen into the hands of Zi Yuan. Zi Yuan originally wanted to use this opportunity to weaken Dong Ping''s strength as well as to test the capabilities of his army''s soldiers. Thinking of this, Zi Yuan could not help but retreat all the soldiers to the city gates, followed by a loud shout.


    "Charge over!" With this shout, thirty thousand imperial guards from the city gate immediately rushed out as well. They mixed together with Yun Fei and his ten thousand men horses. Seeing this, Feng Lingxue also let out a loud shout.


    "Yun Fei, retreat. Something happened." It was not that Feng Lingxue did not dare to stop them, it was just that she was thinking about stalling them for time. The number of soldiers and horses in this army was indeed not comparable to the army of Dongping, but as long as she waited for Lan Cang to return, then swallowing your entire army would not be fun at all, but Feng Lingxue could not help but feel helpless in her heart. After carefully planning for so long, she was actually schemed against by a woman like this.


    "Ling Xue, what happened? Why did you retreat?" At this moment, Yun Fei also ran over to Feng Lingxue''s side and asked somewhat unhappily.


    "If you go in a bit more, I''m afraid you won''t be able to come out from here, do you understand?" Yun Fei also felt the current atmosphere around Feng Lingxue when he saw this and was momentarily startled. Normally, no matter what, Feng Ling Xue would not lose her temper with him, but today was the first time, so Yun Fei was also startled for a moment before he spoke.


    "Ling Xue, don''t worry, speak slowly."


    Let me tell you, if you had just gone over there, it is likely that the hidden people in the grass patch would have immediately rushed out and swallowed your group. Let me tell you, if you had just gone over there, it is likely that the hidden people in the grass pile would have immediately rushed out and swallowed your group. Otherwise, the Purple Garden would not be unwilling to release them even now. Thinking about this, Feng Lingxue also felt very fortunate, because it was fortunate that they had already escaped, otherwise, even if the city gate was broken, he would not be able to return here.


    His intuition told Feng Ling Xue that if he kept on attacking the Northern Yue City, even his army would not be able to escape from Lan Cang. Thinking about this, Feng Ling Xue looked at Yun Fei and immediately said.


    "I''m worried that if we were a bit later, not only would we not be able to return, even the capital city of East Peak would be destroyed." Once Feng Lingxue''s words came out, even Ah Lang was shocked. Was this girl so powerful? She actually made his master so afraid.


    "Mistress, is this girl really so capable?" Aaron said in disbelief.


    "Do you still remember the battle between Xi Li and the Northern Yue? Don''t you know what happened to Xi Li in the end? If Murong Xiu hadn''t returned in time, do you think there would still be a city in Xi Li?" After saying that, Feng Lingxue no longer said anything, and she used all her strength to use the whip in her hand to quickly rush towards Dongping. As for Ah Lang and Yun Fei, they looked at each other, and saw the disbelief in each other''s eyes.


    As for the Violet Garden on top of the city gate tower, a smile appeared on its face.


    "My master is wise, but his sword is full of admiration!" This caused Ah Jian to be filled with endless admiration, and in the end, he had no choice but to retreat. As for Ah Jian, the admiration he had for Zi Yuan from the Zi Yuan was something that Zi Yuan felt, and if Feng Lingxue did not retreat at this moment and when Lan Cang returned, then they would definitely be directly swallowed. Now, even if they retreated, the Purple Garden would feel some unwillingness in their hearts.


    "Sigh, in the end, our plan did not succeed. This Feng Lingxue is indeed someone important, we must be careful in the future. Let''s go back first." As Zi Yuan spoke, he took the lead and walked into the city. Ah Jian followed behind him without saying anything, but he had more thoughts than he had in the past.


    When he knew that the crisis within Northern Yue City was about to be resolved, he could not help but sigh in relief. Then, when he saw Nangong Xiong rushing over from behind and smiled at Nangong Xiong, Nangong Xiong immediately understood what was going to happen. This crisis had probably been resolved, and he couldn''t help but admire Zi Yuan more and more.


    "I''m afraid this is all because of Empress Zi Yuan." Nangong Xiong walked over and could not help but sigh.


    "That''s right. The Violet Garden is indeed a wonder of the world. Haha." Lan Cang couldn''t help but smile happily as well. It was indeed a blessing to have a girl like her in the Northern Yue. After a short pause, he also spoke.


    "No matter what, I still need to go back first. I''m afraid that there will be trouble later on."


    "Alright, let''s go back first." After Nangong Xiong finished speaking, he mounted the horse and followed Blue Sky City.


    At that moment, Zi Yuan and Helian were sitting in the Imperial Garden as well. It was a rare occasion for them to heave a sigh of relief and leisurely enjoy the incense. Soon after, Zi Yuan raised his head to look at the sky and suddenly spoke as well.


    "I presume that Lan Cang will be back soon."


    "Yeah, it should be coming back soon." His gaze, however, was still fixed on the Hundred Flowers Garden.


    "When Lan Cang returns, he will have to explain some things to him. Otherwise, this Eastern Ping Kingdom might do the same thing again." Helian Lie sighed as he spoke. Then, he stood up and spoke while hugging Zi Yuan.


    "You''ve been exhausted recently. Take a good rest, and leave the rest to the two of us. If you''re tired, then what should I do? Right?" Facing Helian''s gentle words, the Violet Garden''s heart couldn''t help but feel warm. Following that, she gently caressed Helian''s face and couldn''t help but to say this.


    "You and I are husband and wife. I naturally know about these things. Don''t worry, I''m fine. There won''t be any mishaps." When Zi Yuan finished speaking, Helian prepared to say something, but the guard outside suddenly came in to preach.


    "Your Majesty, Empress, Marshal Cang has returned. Now wait outside the imperial garden. "


    "Yes, summon him in." At this moment, the two of them also slowly walked over. When Lan Cang saw Zi Yuan after a few days, he immediately felt elated. Although it was a little bitter, he was still happy. When he saw that the two of them were safe and sound, he immediately knelt on one knee, but was stopped by Helian Lie.


    "Don''t tell me I don''t know about you? I don''t blame you for this."


    "Your Majesty, Empress, it was Blue Sky that almost affected you."


    "Hehe, Big Brother Lan Cang, why do you need to be so courteous with little sister? This matter is not your fault, but rather, it''s hard to guard against the thieves at night." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Lan Cang could not help but reveal a happy smile. When the elder brother of Zi Yuan called out, both Lan Cang and Helian revealed heartfelt smiles.

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    "Haha, Zi Yuan, this'' big brother ''of yours truly makes me ashamed." It was rare for Lan Cang''s old face to redden as he looked at Zi Yuan, and he could not help but let out a bitter laugh.


    "Haha, what you''re saying is that you''re older than me by a few years. Zi Yuan calls you ''big brother'', so you can take it." Helian Lie also let out a hearty laugh. Even Lan Cang was unwilling to say anything more on this matter. After which, he asked a question.


    "What happened in the palace? Why did you give Dongping an opportunity all of a sudden?" When Lan Cang said this, Helian and Zi Yuan''s expressions changed. Soon after, Zi Yuan told them everything. When Lan Cang heard this, his expression turned cold.


    "This Sixth Prince is really a piece of trash. He actually dares to take advantage of the situation. It''s good that he died."


    "Big brother, don''t talk about this anymore. Now, let''s talk about the next step. Oh right, how did big brother come back?" Zi Yuan suddenly asked.


    At that time, I felt that something was amiss, but I just had to go there and defend myself, it was really weird that I was able to do that, and the thing that happened later on was that General Nangong gave me a reminder, so I realized that the other party was using human lives to drag us down, so I didn''t come back in time, otherwise, how could I let this Dongping get away with it? As soon as Lan Cang finished speaking, he sighed. This sigh also made Zi Yuan instantly understand that it was exactly as Zi Yuan had expected.


    The Violet Garden had already anticipated this earlier. If it wasn''t so, how would the Eastern Ping Kingdom dare to directly transfer their troops here?


    "If that Eastern Ping Country dared to place all their troops at the border, they would have been wiped out by now. From the looks of it, they will fight with us sooner or later. Now, they are waiting for my father''s return."


    "Right, Zi Yuan, your father is heading to Dongping right now. How did you know he would return immediately?" Earlier on, he knew that Zi Yuan had called Cheng Huaiye to Dongping Country in order to lure the tigers out of the mountain and destroy Dong Ping''s army. At this moment, when he heard Zi Yuan''s words, he felt rather puzzled and asked.


    I already told my father earlier, if he finds out that the Dongping Country''s army has already returned, he will immediately return. Once the Dongping Kingdom returns, my father will also receive the signal and will naturally return immediately. There is no need to be anxious about this. At this point, Zi Yuan also became worried.


    Mu Rong Xiu naturally knew about this. Right now, he had to give a proper explanation as to whether Mu Rong Xiu would form an alliance with Xi Li. This was something that Helian Lie had always been worried about.


    "We need to mobilize our troops as soon as possible. Although it''s the combination of the armies of the two countries, the Western Parting Kingdom''s strength is almost the same as the East Pingguo Country''s. The last battle caused the Western Parting Kingdom to suffer a great defeat, so Murong Xiu won''t be able to reorganize our troops this quickly." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Lan Cang immediately followed up with a reply.


    Besides, we still have the Southern Kingdom in our hands. When the time comes, even if the Southern Kingdom is the vanguard, even if we have insufficient numbers, the number of people we have won last time will still be a few. This time, we need to make preparations for a decisive battle. As soon as Lan Cang mentioned war, he suddenly felt a dense fighting intent emanating from his body. It was as if he was already prepared to fight to the death.


    "Alright, let''s make arrangements early." If it weren''t for the internal issues within the government, at this moment, Dongping and Xili wouldn''t have had the chance to join hands. However, this matter was likely set in stone, and Murong Xiu wouldn''t let this opportunity slip by.


    "Violet Garden, what do you think?" At this moment, Lan Cang was also looking at the Violet Garden. Helian''s gaze was also fixated at the Violet Garden.


    I think that this is not the best time yet. We have to wait until they take the initiative to attack before we know their specific strength. If we recklessly send out troops at this moment, I''m afraid we won''t be able to get the best result. After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Helian and Lan Cang also fell silent.


    Everything the Violet Garden said was reasonable. If they weren''t in a rush, the two of them wouldn''t have been on the battlefield so soon. Moreover, Xi Li was probably already prepared for this. If it wasn''t for the fact that Xi Li no longer had his original strength, he wouldn''t have chosen to join hands with Dongping so quickly. Now that the two families were almost on par with each other, naturally, they had some leverage when working together. Regarding this, the Violet Garden couldn''t help but think this way.


    "Right now, we should just brace ourselves and prepare for battle. When the time comes, fighting is unavoidable. Right now, we cannot lower the morale on our side." After Zi Yuan finished speaking, Lan Cang also immediately said.


    "That''s right, there''s no time to lose. I''ll immediately go gather all the troops. I need to seize this time to train, otherwise, there might be a problem."


    "Mm, then you can go first." Helian said as he nodded his head. After Lan Cang left, Helian and Zi Yuan fell into silence as well. The two of them continued to plan out various possibilities in their minds while Murong Xiu also had a plan.


    At this moment, in the Western Palace, Murong Shuo and Murong Bo Wen were moving to the left to drink their tea, as if they didn''t really care about the matters between Dongping and the Northern Yue. During the period of the military armistice, Murong Xiu had restrained his aura a lot, and now that he had heard about the fight between Dongping and the Northern Yue, Murong Xiu felt that the opportunity had come, so he called for Mu Rong Bo Wen and Zuo Qian to come over to discuss how to deal with it.


    "What do you think of this matter?" Murong Xiu put down his teacup and looked at Murong Bo Wen and Zuo Qian. This matter was naturally related to Dongping and Bei Yue. The two of them understood this, so before Murong Bo could open his mouth, Zuo Zi quickly followed up.


    "I think it''s best if they don''t get in too much of a hurry. We''ll have to wait until we find out more about Dongping and see how they arrange things." When Zuo Dong spoke, Murong Bo Wen also felt that he was right. After all, he didn''t know the power of Dongping.


    "Master, are you thinking of joining forces with Dongping?" When Murong Bo Wen said this, Zuo Dong also looked at Murong Xiu.


    That''s right, if I, Xi Li, wasn''t as strong as I was in the past, I wouldn''t have thought like this, but now I have a good opportunity in front of me, how can I not catch it, you and I both know that, the Southern Kingdom has already become a subordinate kingdom of the Northern Yue, but we don''t know the details of the Southern Kingdom, so we don''t need to worry about it. Right now, we are just thinking about how to make the best use of it, and how to defeat the Northern Yue." When Murong Xiu''s words came out, Murong Bo Wen and Zuo Qian also became silent. After a pause, Zuo Dong also spoke.


    "The key is that Dong Ping will not easily agree to it." The battle between West Li and North Vietnam was something Dong Ping naturally knew, and Xi Li''s strength was about the same as Dong Ping''s. Normally, Dong Ping would accept this sort of alliance, but he was worried about Xi Li''s ambition, so Murong Xiu knew this as well. If his ambition had not been exposed, why wouldn''t Dong Ping Kingdom guard against him? Thinking about it, Murong Xiu put down the teacup in his hand.


    At that time, I will personally send a letter to Feng Lingxue in the East Peak, and I believe that Feng Lingxue also knows about it. If we are monopolized by the Northern Yue, then I, Xi Li, and Dong Ping will become a subsidiary country of the Northern Desert. Although Murong Xiu didn''t discover this himself, he and Zuo Rong Bo Wen knew that Murong Xiu had already started to listen to the opinions of others when discussing matters. If it wasn''t for the fact that Murong Xiu had been brooding over what had happened last time, he wouldn''t have dared to say anything, even if he was sharing the same world with Dong Ping. However, Murong Xiu knew what he was thinking, so he didn''t dare to say it out loud.


    After pausing for a while, Zuo Wuji said.


    "Since sire has this idea, it would be better to do it as soon as possible. However, we should also seize the time as soon as possible. When the East Peak Country can''t hold out any longer against the Northern Yue, we should rush over and propose an alliance." After Zuo Dong finished speaking, Murong Xiu also understood this principle. It was always better to provide timely help than to add flowers to the icing on the cake. After he finished speaking, Murong Xiu also calmed down.


    "Very well, I will personally take care of this matter. What you need to do now is to properly organize the troops and prepare for the battle when the time comes." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he slapped his chair and stood up with a domineering look in his eyes. Zuo Qian and Murong Bowen knew that the opportunity they had brought this time had indeed made Murong Xiu have the ambition to rule the world. Indeed, Murong Xiu wasn''t willing to leave this place alone!

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    In the capital of the Eastern Ping Kingdom, in Feng Ling Xue''s residence, the wind blew and the leaves fell, causing the courtyard to become desolate. In the courtyard, the wind blew and the leaves fell, and Feng Ling Xue was fighting in this place, not moving at all, and occasionally, leaves would float over. Feng Ling Xue''s eyes also moved slightly, and then, like a stone statue, she would lose her life.


    "In the end, the world is constantly moving up and down. If you want to unify the world, you don''t have the ability to do so." As Feng Lingxue''s words fell, his palm suddenly turned into a whirlwind as it flew towards the withered vine leaves at the side. Suddenly, Feng Lingxue brought his five fingers together as well, and smacked his palm, causing the fallen leaves to fall gracefully like dancing.


    Actually, in Feng Lingxue''s heart, it was not the intention to fight for the world, but rather, it was forced by the situation. Ever since the Southern Kingdom became a vassal state of the Northern Yue, Feng Lingxue had a premonition that this world was going to change, and all of this was just a big battle between the Northern and the Western Kingdoms, and in the end, there was still a winner between the two of them. And that war was the victory of the Northern Alliance.


    Feng Lingxue naturally knew that Mu Rong Xiu wanted to watch him and Bei Yue fight to the death, so he wanted to take advantage of this situation. Feng Lingxue naturally did not allow this, and looking at the situation now, it seemed like it was about time for someone to take over the position of the world''s overlord. Feng Ling Xue''s determination was not to let the Eastcalm Kingdom become the other Southern Kingdom, but to fight for hegemony was not what Feng Lingxue wanted.


    All of this was just a battle between Murong Xiu and Helian Lie. If that battle had been a victory for Xi Li, then Murong Xiu would be the one to show up right now, but since both of them were of the same type and needed to be in the world, then the East Mountain and the Southern Kingdom would be the turning point, and whoever won would be the object of the war. Feng Lingxue had already considered this point in his heart.


    "Mistress, why do you sigh so heavily today? Did something happen?" Xiu-Er also walked over at the moment. Looking at her master''s sigh, she also felt Feng Lingxue''s sorrow. Feng Lingxue used to have a smile on her face. She was relaxed. Today, she sighed because something had happened.


    "Hur hur. Xiu-Er, I am fine. Oh right. Xiu-Er, let me ask you a question." Feng Ling Xue saw Xiu-Er coming over, so she sighed. She couldn''t tell her thoughts to a servant.


    "Master, if you ask, Xiu-Er is afraid she won''t be able to answer your question." After Xiu-Er finished her sentence, she looked at Feng Lingxue and saw her smiling as she spoke.


    "That is a simple question. Does Xiu-Er want peace?"


    "Of course Xiu-Er would like it. She even dreams about it, but the world seems to have changed a lot now." Xiu-Er said with quivering eyebrows.


    "Oh? Even Xiu-Er knew that things had changed. Hur Hur. What did Xiu-Er think? " Normally, these people would talk and laugh with him, but they had never talked about the matters of the world. Moreover, Xiu-Er was smart, otherwise, why would she be used as his personal maid? Feng Lingxue knew this, but after hearing Xiu-Er say this today, she could not help but be interested.


    Xiu-Er doesn''t know much about these things, but I know what Master is thinking. Master doesn''t want to have too many fights over the position of the hegemon in this world, but the situation now is forcing Master to stand up and compete with them. After Xiu-Er finished speaking, she looked at Feng Lingxue with her eyes filled with tears. Feng Ling Xue was shocked by what Xiu-Er had said. She was such a considerate girl.


    Indeed, Xiu-Er, you are right, I do not have the intention to fight for the world, but I am not thinking of the past anymore. In this world, there are no longer any heroes, it is impossible for there to be any mountains divided into groups, the ancestors may have already defeated the mountains, but whether or not we can survive it will all depend on ourselves. We, Dong Ping, are weaker than the other countries, so we have to endure this, but in the end, the King did not think too much, otherwise, it would not be such a miserable situation. Feng Lingxue could not help but sigh.


    No matter which dynasty it was, it was already difficult for Feng Lingxue to imagine this point. Since the Empire of Dongping was already prosperous and prosperous, naturally, no one was willing to enter the battlefield, which resulted in a shortage of soldiers and horses, which was also a matter of course. However, if the monarch had the intention, he could definitely scheme and scheme for this to happen, thus, although the world could not contend, but it also had the ability to defend, and now that it had evolved to such an extent, Feng Lingxue felt extremely helpless in his heart.


    Since master knows in his heart that there is going to be an overlord in this world, then no matter who becomes the overlord, they will not dare to destroy all four empires. In the end, if we end up with an empty country, no one will be willing to give up. Xiu-Er finished her words in one breath. Feng Lingxue was stunned. And then she seemed to have understood something. Her face changed. She smiled. She looked at Xiu-Er and spoke.


    "Xiu-Er, you are smart. Haha. That is a good idea." Feng Lingxue laughed loudly. However, there was a hint of bitterness in his voice. He looked at Xiu-Er and spoke.


    "If I hadn''t discovered your intelligence, I''m afraid that you would have been buried as well."


    "Master is laughing at Xiu-Er. If she wasn''t such a rare figure, she wouldn''t have talked to Xiu-Er like that." Xiu-Er''s words were reasonable. Not only was she modest, but she was also a hero when she said Feng Lingxue. Although Xiu-Er was smart, but in Feng Lingxue''s heart, there was already a purple garden that could not be compared with her. When she thought about it, she could not help but compare Xiu-Er with the purple garden, yet she found that there was no way to compare the two.


    "Alright, you can go now. I still have something to think about." Feng Lingxue waved her hand and called Xiu-Er down, and Xiu-Er also did not say anything else. She nodded and obediently retreated, and when she walked to the side, she gently put on a pair of furry clothes, and then left. Feng Ling Xue also saw Xiu-Er leaving and felt her heart warm up, although her heart was becoming more and more determined.


    If this life cannot end together with the world, then the world will be in vain. I don''t need to fight for the world, so what if the world''s master isn''t willing to accept my Eastcalm Kingdom, so what? The current Feng Lingxue has this kind of thought, since sooner or later there will be an overlord in this world, and the overlord still cannot be himself, then no matter what, he had to go and try. In the end, he couldn''t escape from the world, so he naturally had to fight for it.


    If they were willing to take the initiative and fight with Bei Yue, then even if they were defeated, it would not be a loss to their reputation. After all, Bei Yue was much stronger than Dongping Kingdom, and now it was time to discuss this matter with Yun Fei.


    This little bit of Feng Lingxue admitted that she did not lose to any man. If not for the fact that there was a rare woman in the world, then even if He Liuxue wanted to swallow Dong Ping, he would probably have had to break a few of his teeth. Furthermore, there was also Xi Li who was watching from the side, so Feng Lingxue naturally thought about this point, if he did not directly start the war, then how could Xi Li stay out of the picture, after all, if Dong Ping Kingdom was destroyed, then the next person would definitely be Feng Ling Xue.


    In addition, Feng Lingxue also knew that if she really wanted to fight with the Northern Yue, then the troops must not be lacking, and she could only use the method of winning by a small margin, if not, then the army from before would be completely devoured by Xi Li, this Feng Lingxue naturally did not know, but it was a pity that Feng Lingxue did not know, if it was not for him being overly righteous, then the Northern Yue would definitely not have placed their main goal on the Eastern Ping Kingdom, but on Murong Xiu, because he believed that Feng Xue was the greatest enemy, and he had already displayed his abilities.


    Before this, Dong Ping and Xi Li were almost on the same level of strength, but Bei Yu was still on the same level, so if they were to deal with Murong Xiu, then there wouldn''t be much of a threat. At this moment, Dong Ping Guo had to suddenly step into the fray, which made Helian Lie extremely angry, so isn''t it the same as dealing with Murong Xiu? Since the threat is as great as dealing with him, Feng Ling Xue naturally doesn''t know about this, but between Feng Ling Xue and him, Yun Fei also knew this point.


    "Ling Xue, what are you thinking about?" After entering, Yun Fei realized that his good friend was in a daze and felt helpless. After all, the Eastern Ping Country was going to face a crisis soon. This could not be changed by anyone.


    "Hehe, you might not be the one who doesn''t know what I''m thinking, but you still have to ask me about that." Feng Lingxue smiled. Hearing this, Yun Fei knew that this good friend of his must be thinking the same thing as him.


    "What are you going to do next?"


    "I intend to initiate this war directly. Otherwise, I''m afraid that I would sooner or later become a vassal state of the Northern Yue." In his heart, he also felt that something was not right. However, at this moment, even if it was not appropriate, it was still like what Feng Lingxue had said, that if they were not going to fight anyway, or else, sooner or later, they would become a subordinate state. Then, he might as well fight it out with Bei Yue to the end while being heavily injured.


    "If that''s the only way, then do you have any specific changes?"


    At this moment, Yun Fei''s eyes flashed slightly. He was afraid that it was time to talk about proper business. However, just when Feng Lingxue was about to speak, she noticed that there was another person walking towards them from the courtyard. As he started to speak, he noticed that there was another person walking towards them from the courtyard. As Ah Lang spoke, he handed the envelope over to Feng Lingxue. Feng Lingxue and Yun Fei looked at each other, and they could see the disbelief in each other''s eyes.

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    Feng Lingxue slowly opened the letter and discovered that the words on top of the envelope were like a dragon''s aura that was about to fly over. Feng Lingxue immediately exclaimed in his heart, what a heavy killing intent, this was also deliberately done by Murong Xiu, who had used his inner force to finish writing the letter. Feng Lingxue naturally knew that Murong Xiu was telling her: "I, Murong Xiu, have the ability to write this letter to you, and Feng Lingxue has also read the letter."


    I, Xi Li, am already fully prepared to go, just based on your thoughts, I know that I am a powerful individual, and the Southern Kingdom has already become a part of the Northern Yue State. If I were to go through this once, sooner or later, our two countries would be reduced to the Southern Kingdom''s side, and Jun Yingming knows, from how long I have fought Helian Helian for, he also knows what Helian thoughts are, I am only a contender for Xi Li, who is the lord of this world, I know what I am thinking, but I understand that I am a person, if I can gain experience in this world, I am the ruler of this continent. We hope that all the kings will come together and wait patiently for the good news! "


    After Feng Lingxue finished reading the letter, he also stood in place for a long time without moving. When Yun Fei saw this, he also took the letter from Feng Lingxue''s hand. After he finished reading it, his expression changed; it was actually the letter Murong Xiu had requested for the alliance to be held.


    "Yunfei, what do you think?" Only after a long time did Feng Lingxue also let out a breath of air, and looking at his good friend, he was a bit uncertain.


    "Ling Xue, I''m afraid this isn''t appropriate. Everyone knows about Murong Xiu''s ambitions. If we join forces with him, I''m afraid there won''t even be a bone left over. We need to put this matter to rest." After Yun Fei finished speaking, Feng Lingxue did not speak, and thought unnatural in his heart.


    Mu Rong Xiu''s letter never mentioned who would be the one to speak in the future. Instead, it said that the two of them would fight against the world together. If this happened, then if this world was taken by you, then where would I, Dong Ping, place it? If that was the case, then Feng Lingxue naturally refused without even thinking about it, but Murong Xiu''s last sentence, no matter who becomes the Lord of the World, East Peak will never fall, and that was telling you, Feng Lingxue, that if you don''t fight with me for the position of the hegemon of the world, then your East Peak Country will never change, and it will still be the East Peak Country of this world. Naturally, it will not become a vassal state of my West Li.


    Look, if I don''t agree to this, then we can only wait for Bei Yue to come and attack us, at that time Xi Li will definitely not save us, if we destroy Bei Yue with a few teeth, then Xi Li will take the opportunity to come out, and our Dong Ping Kingdom will also be unable to escape the consequences of becoming a subordinate nation, and now Murong Xiu has written a long term promise for our Dong Ping Kingdom, but we still don''t know how much of this promise will hold true for us.


    "You''re right, I think so too. If it wasn''t for that Murong Xiu, we wouldn''t have needed to use our own men as live targets for the Northern Yue army. Murong Xiu definitely wants us to be at the front so we can take advantage of the situation, but now he''s asking for an alliance. I don''t know what he''s thinking." Yun Fei let out a long sigh as he looked at Feng Lingxue, not knowing what to say next. Feng Lingxue knew that his good friend was right, and the key to this matter was whether or not Murong Xiu would say it correctly.


    "Alright, let''s not think too much into this matter for now. I''ll send him a letter and explain it to him later. Otherwise, Murong Xiu won''t be able to accept it at that time." Yun Fei also felt Feng Lingxue''s current state of mind and was unwilling to disturb her. The two of them stood there for a long time, and as the sky was about to turn dark, Feng Lingxue also suddenly said.


    "Yunfei, how confident are you in being able to lead the eastern flank army and battle with the northern Yue army? How confident are you in being able to leave without any mishaps."


    Perhaps I can make Bei Yue flee in a sorry state, but my current strength is indeed inferior to that of Bei Yue. If they were to really fight, then I will definitely lose. As soon as Yun Fei said this, Feng Lingxue also felt a burst of helplessness in his heart. Indeed, it was as he had expected, the army of the Eastsea Kingdom was not as powerful as the army of the Northern Yue State. Otherwise, with Yun Fei''s character, he would not try to extinguish his own prestige and ambition with just a thought, Feng Lingxue also said.


    "If we ally with that Western Flame, how much certainty do we have in winning against that Northern Yue?" When Feng Lingxue''s words came out, Yun Fei was also stunned. He had never thought about this question before, but now that he heard it, Yun Fei also did not say anything. Soon after, he began to calculate in his heart.


    I don''t know the exact strength of the troops and horses of the Northern Yue, but if we include the Southern Kingdom, we can definitely annex any country. This is unquestionable, but if we add the troops of West Li, then the two countries definitely have the power to fight together, perhaps they can move the Northern Yue. Judging from the battle between West Li and the Northern Yue, that West Li must be severely injured, but I''m afraid his foundation is still there.


    I think that our side should have a chance of victory, even if the North is in the middle with the help of the South Country, but the South Country is the weakest among the four countries. If it hadn''t been for the formation of the North and South, then it would have long been swallowed up by the North, and now that I think about it, the South Country should also know that they are in the extreme of their position, and they know that if they were to attach themselves to Helian, they might be able to protect their territory. After Yun Fei finished speaking in one breath, Feng Lingxue also felt that it was reasonable.


    "That''s right. I know what you''re talking about. From what you''re saying, working with Murong Xiu is the best plan." Feng Lingxue let out a sigh, as if he was asking Yun Fei and at the same time, it was as if he was talking to himself. After Yun Fei heard this, he could not help but sigh as well.


    "That''s right. Cooperating with that Murong Xiu is indeed the best plan, but we still need to see his sincerity. Otherwise, we''d rather fight to the death than let him fix it." After Yun Fei said this, his face was also filled with determination, and Feng Lingxue was infected by this aura.


    "Alright, then I''ll write a letter to that Murong Xiu and see what his reaction is." After Feng Xue finished speaking, he turned around and entered the study. Yun Fei also followed behind him. On the other side, Murong Xiu seemed to be a bit restless.


    Within the imperial palace, in the Emperor''s study, only Murong Xiu and Zuo Wuji were sitting there. As for the young emperor, it was unknown where Xi Wen had gone to play.


    "Zuo Qian, do you think Feng Lingxue will agree to this alliance?" Murong Xiu suddenly felt indecisive. Zuo Qian was startled. He hadn''t thought that Murong Xiu would ask him this question. However, there were some things that he couldn''t say.


    For someone like you, how could you be willing to split the world equally with someone else and be willing to give the world to someone else? Of course, that Feng Lingxue wasn''t an idiot, but then again, when Zuo Qing finished reading the letter Murong Xiu had written, she was infected by the words written on it. If the timing wasn''t right, then Feng Lingxue wouldn''t have had the slightest chance of forming an alliance with Xijue.


    "Master, I too do not know what Feng Lingxue is thinking, but it seems like Feng Lingxue has encountered a crisis that is difficult to fight against the Northern Yue Sect. If Feng Lingxue had any thoughts, she would definitely agree to this agreement." Zuo Qian didn''t say anything after he finished speaking. He looked at Murong Xiu''s expression. Murong Xiu''s expression changed and then his eyes flashed.


    "If Bei Yue is going to attack, he will definitely choose the Eastern Ping Kingdom. Hmph, I would like to see what kind of strength the Eastern Ping Kingdom has against the current Northern Yue Empire if they are not willing to ally with me." Mu Rong Xiu calmed down a bit. However, he was still thinking about fighting against the North with the East Peak Country. Otherwise, he wouldn''t be able to fight against the North with just the strength of West Plains.


    However, in that case, if the East Pingguo hadn''t engaged in a life-and-death battle with the Northern Yue, and had been recaptured midway through the fight, the Western Paradise would have been unable to escape disaster as well. The meaning of his words was that Murong Xiu had to make plans again and ally with Dong Ping. Murong Xiu knew that, in the end, it would be you who would suffer a loss, but Murong Xiu wasn''t willing to split the world equally with Dong Ping. Thus, the contents of the letter revealed his ambition, and even though Murong Xiu himself knew about it, he still had to write it in such a domineering manner that Zuo Ping couldn''t speak for a while.


    "I know everything you say, but you must know that in the end, the world needs a single person to unite it." Murong Xiu had his hands behind his back, but his words were spoken with incomparable power. It startled Zuo Dong, who then shook his head, not knowing how to respond.

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    If it wasn''t because Murong Xiu was too strong, as long as he promised Dong Ping half of the world, then even if the two countries joined hands, they would still be able to fight against Bei Yue. However, Murong Xiu clearly thought of this as a joke in Bei Yue''s eyes after thinking about it, as he couldn''t even protect himself now. He was still thinking about how to obtain the world, but Murong Xiu was still fighting against Helian Haoyan.


    "Milord, there are some things that I do not know whether I should say or not." Zuo Qian had already summoned the courage to say these words, but Murong Xiu''s expression also relaxed when he heard these words. He then turned around to look at Zuo Qian and spoke.


    "If you have anything to say, just say it. I won''t blame you. Right now, I''m on my own, so there''s no need for you to fear me."


    "Lord, if the two of them are to fight, the result will be both good and bad for Xi Li. However, this is merely a chance for Xi Li to catch his breath, and if the battle between him and Dong Ping is not too much of a loss, then sooner or later, the one who will unify the world will be Bei Yue." Zuo Qian said this while looking at Murong Xiu. In reality, Murong Xiu had guessed what he meant as well.


    If he hadn''t promised Dongping that he would split the world equally, then Dongping and Xili might have formed an alliance. Zuo Qian clearly knew that he wouldn''t be able to get anything, yet he still had the delusions of directly swallowing up Northern Yue. Murong Xiu knew this in his heart, but he wasn''t willing to admit it; after all, Helian and Zi Yuan had dealt too much of a blow to Murong Xiu, so Murong Xiu wouldn''t be able to sleep peacefully for a long period of time. He wanted to take revenge on Helian and Zi Yuan.


    Ever since the battle between the North and the West, although Murong Xiu had changed, the coldness inside him had also changed. Since the battle between the North and the West, although Murong Xiu had changed, the coldness inside of him had changed.


    "Zuo Qian, I understand what you''re saying. Are you trying to say that if I, Xi Li, don''t work with Dong Ping, I''m afraid that I will fail in the end?" As soon as Murong Xiu finished speaking, Zuo Qian also trembled and then kneeled down.


    "It''s all this official''s fault, please punish him."


    "Get up. I won''t blame you for this. Your words are reasonable. Continue." If it wasn''t for the fact that he was already talking to Murong Xiu, why would he kneel down in front of him? But since the two of them were on the same boat, there was nothing he could do about it, and hearing Murong Xiu''s words, he naturally believed that Murong Xiu had an opinion on him. However, after hearing Murong Xiu''s words, he stood up again and continued speaking to Murong Xiu.


    As for the division between the world and the world, we will give half of it to the East Peak Country. Presumably, that East Peak Country''s leader will also agree to that. Although the affairs of the East Peak Country are almost entirely controlled by Feng Lingxue, every emperor can''t resist the temptation of this land. After Zuo Qian said this, Murong Xiu paused in his tracks when he saw that he didn''t say anything. After a long while, Murong Xiu let out a breath of air.


    "Sigh, I''m afraid that''s the only thing we can do now." If he hadn''t met the Violet Garden the last time, then Helian had probably already become a prisoner under him. But because of the appearance of the Violet Garden, the name ''Violet Garden'' had already been carved into his heart like a knife cutting through butter. No matter when Murong Xiu thought of the name ''Violet Garden'', his heart would feel an intense pain, and Zuo Qian would once again mention the name ''Violet Garden'' at this moment.


    "Milord, according to what I''ve said, if we''re truly going to match up against that Bei Yue, we''ll have no choice but to release this Zi Yuan."


    Mu Rong Xiu''s heart hurt when Zuo Qian once again said that name. He gritted his teeth and said to Zuo Dong.


    "Why?!" Zuo Dong felt that there was something strange going on with Murong Xiu, but he forced himself to say it out loud.


    Originally, Dongping Ping was able to directly breach the northern capital city, but it seems that this woman is the one who forced Feng Lingxue to return. Although Feng Lingxue did not suffer any losses, the biggest loss was not the direct destruction of the northern capital city. Zuo Dong felt admiration for Zi Yuan as he said this. It was obvious that no one in the world could defeat a girl who could do such a thing.


    "Mm, of course I know this. I know her abilities better than anyone else. Just say what you want to say." Mu Rong Xiu also looked coldly at Zuo Dong, indicating for him to continue talking. Zuo Qing, who was also being stared at, started to panic. Did he say something wrong? However, Zuo Wuji still continued.


    "Once the battle starts, this woman will inevitably become the main target of our class. Once this woman dies, then I''m afraid that the Northern Yue will fall into turmoil, and the current Zi Yuan is already the guardian god of the Northern Yue. Helian is also deeply in love with this woman, and if Zi Yuan dies, then Helian will also fall into chaos.


    "Ah, how could I not know about this? But you must know that killing her is even harder than killing Helian." Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t help but laugh bitterly as well. He couldn''t listen to Zuo Qian''s words anymore, as this was nonsense to him. Back then, his army couldn''t do anything to Zi Yuan on the battlefield, and he had almost died several times at her hands. Now, he wanted to capture her.


    "Then this official does not know what will happen next. Even if I am unable to kill her, I must guard against her." It was obvious that the fame of the Violet Garden had already reached a level where it couldn''t be ignored. Murong Xiu didn''t want to discuss this topic any further, so he also felt quite helpless towards the Violet Garden. If the Violet Garden was truly that easy to capture, then he wouldn''t have let her escape the last few times. Thinking about it, Murong Xiu''s heart ached. Just as Murong Xiu was thinking about the past, a guard suddenly walked in and greeted him respectfully.


    "Milord, a letter from Dongping, I want you to personally open it for me."


    "Mm, you can leave." Mu Rong Xiu took the envelope and looked at Zuo Qian.


    "It seems like Dong Ping is quite concerned about this matter." A sneer unconsciously appeared on Murong Xiu''s face as he opened the envelope. A wave of Soaring Dragon Qi that was soaring through the nine heavens gushed out with a bang.


    Bang! Mu Rong Xiu was shocked by this aura and supported his chair with one hand. He then spoke coldly.


    "This person is indeed someone!" Zuo Qian couldn''t help but raise his head to look at the letter with disbelief in his eyes. This person''s martial arts skills weren''t inferior to Murong Xiu''s at all. He also had such a majestic demeanor, and the contents of the letter surprised the two of them.


    If it were not for the fact that Dongping has launched an attack on them, Northern Yue would have surely taken extra precautions against the invasion of Northern Yue. Therefore, since the Eastern Ping Kingdom has already decided to fight with the Northern Yue State, if there is anything that cannot be done, then it can only be done, Jun''s suggestion is to do so, but if Jun''s decision is to obtain the world, then it is best to fight with the Northern Yue, now that the Kingdom is located in the Western Region, if I do not hear of it, I will ask the Eastern Ping Kingdom to step into the world, but if Jun''s decision is to step into the world, then it is best not to step into the world.


    Boom!" Suddenly, after Murong Xiu finished reading the letter, a surge of inner force ignited in his hands, directly destroying the letter. At the same time, when Zuo Qian saw Murong Xiu''s anger, he became a bit unnatural and wondered if this was caused by himself, or else how could he be mocked by others like this. However, Murong Xiu also calmed down a bit and sat in his seat without saying a word.


    You''re too greedy, Murong Xiu, so you directly want to take over the entire world. It''s not that you want to join forces with me, Dong Ping, but you want me, Dong Ping, to join forces with you, and yet you want me, Dong Ping, to stay in the world and not fall, no one will care about that. Those two lines of thinking tell Murong Xiu that I can''t make the decision at the critical moment and need our East Peak Master to take charge, but if you want to be the host of the East Peak Kingdom, then the condition is definitely not good.


    When Murong Xiu saw this, a wave of anger surged up within him. At one point, Dongping Kingdom dared to speak to me like this as well, but the situation isn''t as it used to be. There are some things that I have to endure, ah. Murong Xiu then calmed himself down and raised his head to look at Zuo Dong, who knew that it was now his turn to speak.

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    "Master, since this Feng Lingxue is in Dongping, it is natural that he is a bit arrogant. Master, please don''t lower yourself to the same level as him." Zuo Qian bit down on his words in embarrassment, while Murong Xiu''s cold gaze swept over him.


    "I want you to get to the point. Don''t speak nonsense."


    "Master, this matter, I''m afraid that Feng Lingxue felt that the conditions you gave are insufficient, so this argument is also about cleaning up. According to what this old servant had just said, I''m afraid this matter will be successful." Zuo Qian was also a bit angry, but he couldn''t do anything about it. After all, Murong Xiu didn''t dare to say anything directly to him. When Murong Xiu heard this, he didn''t say anything for a long while and could only helplessly wave his sleeve.


    "Since you''ve already said so, then I''ll leave the matter to you. You have to form an alliance." After Murong Xiu left, he couldn''t help but frown. Clearly, he was unhappy with Murong Xiu''s actions, but afterwards, he could only sigh helplessly. After all, the two of them were already working together, so it was natural for them to be unhappy.


    Within the imperial study, pens, ink and paper had been prepared by the eunuchs long ago. Zuo Qian lifted his pen and looked at the white paper lying down, and his mind was in a mess.


    The last letter was written purely for the first time. The letter was written with the intention of the two parties to meet for the first time, and was written with the intention of expelling it, but now, the letter has received the message of the Sovereign, who is also willing to agree to form an alliance with me, Xi Li. If the Sovereign is willing to accept peace, then you and I will share the world with each other, and if not for Xi Li being the sole ruler of the entire world, we would be in grave danger. After Zuo Qing finished writing, she looked at it again and called out.


    "Men, send this letter to the residence of the young duke of Dongping at once."


    "Yes, Prime Minister." If the young marquis Dongping was still unwilling to agree to it this time, then the two countries would probably become vassal states. This made Zuo Qian very sad, and now he could only wait for news from the other side. He believed that Feng Lingxue would not be so ignorant.


    On the other side, Zi Yuan and Helian had already finished playing this game together.


    "Zi Yuan, I didn''t expect your chess skill to be so high." Helian saw that the chess piece in the plate was actually surrounded by a dragon on his back, the middle path was blocked, and the two rivers were surrounded. He could not help but sigh.


    "You are hesitating in your heart, which is why I had a crack in your heart." As soon as Zi Yuan finished his words, he placed a deathblow on the dragon''s head. He had finally finished playing this game.


    "Sigh, in the end, there''s no other way to save her." It was as if she had lost a game of chess, as if she had lost the entire river and mountain. Zi Yuan was also somewhat affected by Helian''s sigh, as he knew that her life was like a chess piece in the 21st century, with no place to lose. Now, after experiencing all kinds of events, she felt that her life was like a chess piece, whether she or Helian Lie, they were both chess pieces in this game.


    "I have heard that life is like a chess game. "Looks like it''s true." When Zi Yuan said those words, Helian repeated them repeatedly. Afterwards, he felt more and more that those words were indeed reasonable.


    "Who told you this? He really is a major power." Helian couldn''t help but speak out from the bottom of his heart.


    It is a pity that no one is awake while they are in this trap. Moreover, we are living in this world, and if we are not at a high point in our lives, we need to do this move under the great dragon and let others harvest us. After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he picked up the black piece on He Lian''s plate and placed it beside his own dragon''s foot. This action immediately made Helian Lie come to a realization.


    "I never thought that there would be such a move. It is flawless, and my life is in danger." Helian Lie''s eyes flashed. He also felt that the Violet Garden''s move was extremely beautiful. Who knew that the Violet Garden would open her mouth to speak again.


    Actually, if you are forced into a desperate situation, you will also discover this move. It is not like life, if you are forced into a desperate situation, you will also be able to discover this move, if you are forced into a desperate situation, you will be forced into a desperate situation, if you are forced into a desperate situation, you will be forced into a desperate situation. "At this moment, the Violet Garden spoke of course again. Even Helian''s eyes became misty, and he couldn''t help but laugh.


    "Heh heh, that''s right. Of course I remember. You scared me that time." He didn''t know why Zi Yuan was talking about that day. However, that day did indeed make Helian Lie unable to calm down for a long time, scaring Helian into thinking that the entire world was about to disappear. Fortunately, he had made it in time, and now that Zi Yuan had brought up the matter again, Helian couldn''t help but smile happily.


    "Actually, if you hadn''t come at that time, I would have been able to live on. Do you know that if I were to open all the blood vessels in my body, my internal force would recover? "


    "If that''s the case, won''t the poison spread faster?" Helian Lie frowned.


    "Or else, if Murong Xiu hadn''t given me the antidote, I wouldn''t have been able to accept this poison, but that day, I was going to die. Do you think I would have waited until that time to give you the antidote?" When the Zi Yuan said those words, even Helian was startled. Soon after, the Zi Yuan continued speaking.


    Today is the day that you and I will be playing chess. I also suddenly thought of something, and the truth is that even if the North Yue, West Li, and East Ping cross each other, they will still be one with the south for as long as it lasts for as long as it lasts. If we did not force them too much, they would not have all jumped out from the south for as long as it lasts. After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he gently lifted his teacup and took a sip of tea. After he finished listening, Helian Haoyan could not help but frown before releasing the teacup and looking at Zi Yuan as he spoke.


    "That''s right, you''re right. Right now, I''m also regretting my decision. It seems like Dong Ping and Xi Li felt a sense of danger when they saw me, Bei Yue, being the strongest in their family. That''s why they had these thoughts about me, Bei Yue."


    If they want to escape from this path, they need to do so in a situation where we can''t see it. Only then will they be able to win against us, and the premise is that we are prepared for it, but we don''t know where their next move will be. As Zi Yuan spoke, he put down the teacup and used his finger to touch the boundary between the two rivers on the board. It was exactly within the five hearts of the board. Seeing Violet Garden''s actions, Helian couldn''t help but ponder as he looked at the chessboard.


    If Xi Li had truly formed an alliance with Dongping, then he would probably cut in at the weakest spot in the Northern Yue City. Currently, the weakest spot was within the capital city, because there was still a portion of soldiers and horses being pressed at another border. If there was a new chaos within the capital city, the other party would be able to make use of this opportunity, but since the Imperial Palace was already settled, the first thing he needed to do was to clean up the people within the Northern Yue City. What Zi Yuan meant was that Dong Ping and Xi Li had probably already arranged for people to come in, but he did not know.


    "What you mean is that Xi Li and Dong Ping have already arranged for people to come to our Northern Yue City. Perhaps there are some people within the Imperial Palace, but we don''t know that these people will appear again as the last ones. Cooperating with them to launch a surprise attack on us, right?"


    "That''s right, that''s exactly what I meant. Although there are some assumptions behind it, we still have to guard against them." From the moment Zi Yuan first started talking about the game of chess until now, the battle between the three kingdoms had actually been involved in a game of chess. This made Helian to feel that although this matter was a little mysterious, it was indeed the current situation and Helian could not help but have a few more thoughts in his heart. After a long while, Helian opened his mouth and spoke as well.


    "What we need to do now is to find out who those people are, but they''ve probably been lurking around for a long time. It might be difficult to catch them in a short period of time." As Helian said this, he sighed. From the accident in the palace to the current situation where thieves were hard to guard against, he had been dealing with internal matters the entire time. This made Helian somewhat tired.


    That''s right, it''s a little difficult, but you still don''t understand what I''m saying. At the last moment, when they have no way to not show up, when they are facing a dead end, they will not obediently wait for their deaths. When we are about to face the battle between Xi Li and Dongping, they will naturally jump out. If the two countries really formed an alliance, then our Northern Yue might not be able to defeat them in one fell swoop. When Zi Yuan said this, his aura also surged.


    "That''s right. You and I, husband and wife, really don''t need to be afraid of anything when we join hands?" Helian was also affected by Violet Garden''s aura, and a wave of emperor''s aura was also released at this moment.


    On the other side, in Dongping Country, Feng Lingxue, who had also received another letter from Xi Li, could not help but smile. Following that, he also looked at Yun Fei, who was beside him, and could not help but pass the letter in his hand.

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    "It seems that this Murong Xiu also knows that without me, Dong Ping, their Xi Li wouldn''t be able to make it, haha." Yun Fei could not help but laugh as he read this letter. In his heart, he sighed at the beauty of Feng Lingxue''s skill.


    "Hehe, I already had a plan. That Murong Xiu wouldn''t dare to let me and that Xi Li fight to the death. If I, Dong Ping, were to lose, then Xi Li''s plan would be useless. How much sincerity would he have now?" As Feng Lingxue spoke to here, a light also flashed in his eyes, and he then stood up.


    "I have not been on the battlefield for many years, yet it is rare to have such an opportunity now. This time around, the Purple Garden is giving me the chance to join in on the show and see exactly how powerful she is." As Feng Lingxue spoke to here, his aura also suddenly surged out, causing Yun Fei to be shocked.


    In Feng Lingxue''s heart, he had long since heard about the Violet Garden being treated as an opponent, and he had already heard about how formidable the Violet Garden was. On that day, at the top of the city gate tower, he had only briefly glanced at it, and now that he had the opportunity to fight with her, Feng Lingxue naturally had high fighting spirit, and it was very likely that Feng Lingxue was staying in Dongping Country for a long time, but he was very mysterious. No one knew about Feng Lingxue''s true strength, and of course, only some of the inner disciples knew about it.


    "Good, this time around, I also want to see just how famous the name of the ''Purple Garden'' is. It has been a long time since our brothers and you have joined hands. This time around, we must properly fight to our heart''s content!" Yun Fei also suddenly stood up and looked at Feng Lingxue as he spoke in high spirits. Feng Lingxue, who had released her aura just now, also immediately withdrew.


    "We''re not in a hurry yet. Let''s see what that Murong Xiu has planned for us. If he wants us to play in the front line, there''s no need for us to ally with him. We might as well fight to the death with the North. We''ll first send a letter to him and then see how he responds."


    "Alright, then I''ll go back first and make some adjustments. I''m afraid that the other side will not be so stupid. They will definitely show their sincerity."


    "Hmm, alright. You should go back and arrange everything. At that time, it will be a good fight." After Yun Fei left, he called for Xiu-Er. At this moment, looking at Xiu-Er, Feng Ling Xue also did not know why, but she suddenly started to trust this woman. Perhaps the previous conversation was also due to Feng Ling Xue thinking highly of this woman.


    "Xiu-Er, Murong Xiu and I are about to form an alliance. Let me ask you, if Murong Xiu and I are truly in an alliance, do you think that after this world is settled, our Eastpan Kingdom will be half as strong as it is?" After Feng Lingxue finished talking, Xiu-Er didn''t answer. She gave him a cup of tea and then said gently.


    Master, if this cup of tea, ''Bei Yue,'' then Dong Ping, together with Xi Li, will be the tea in the cup. Without the tea leaves, this cup of water will no longer have any taste. Xiu-Er''s words made Feng Lingxue understand. She looked at Xiu-Er and felt that she was a bit special.


    "Xiu-Er, where did you learn all these things? Why have you never talked about them before?"


    Xiu-Er is a girl. She doesn''t dare to talk about the world casually. It is only when she meets a good man like Master. Xiu-Er is so grateful to Master." Xiu-Er was smiling too. Her smile was like a dehydrated hibiscus. It surprised Feng Lingxue. She was indeed a talented girl. He couldn''t help smiling.


    "Alright, let me ask you again. If that Xi Li and me, Dong Ping, were to fight against Bei Yue, how confident would we be?"


    "I don''t know about Xiu-Er. In fact, Master might not have no plans for such things. But Master wouldn''t dare to think about it, right?"


    He had indeed thought about this question many times, but he did not dare to speak of it aloud. It was likely that even Yun Fei himself did not have much confidence, even though the two armies had allied together, he still did not have the strength to fight against the two countries directly, and the Southern Kingdom was also one of them. Now that Xiu-Er had said all this, Feng Lingxue frowned and then also silently looked at the cup of tea in silence, only after a long while did he spit it out.


    "Who is in the world? Who is in the world today? Those who are able to come and go are all in the same power. If it wasn''t for the turmoil in the world, how could I have the thought to come out of nowhere?" If it wasn''t for the fact that the Northern Yue had already reached a point where it could directly threaten the existence of the East Peak, then Feng Lingxue would still be the young duke and would not speak of these words. It was already the time when they had no choice but to act, so Feng Lingxue naturally did not hesitate and Xiu-Er could not help but to walk behind Feng Lingxue and gently pat her back. Feng Lingxue held her forehead with one hand and closed her eyes, enjoying this rare moment of peace and quiet.


    After Dongping''s scout, they finally sent over Feng Lingxue''s last envelope. At this moment, Murong Xiu also held the envelope tightly. His eyes had a look of unwillingness, but he still sighed helplessly afterwards.


    "This Feng Lingxue is indeed a character." If that wasn''t the case, then even if the two countries got their hands on each other, they would still have to fight again. At that time, at least ten years later, the Empire of Dongping and the Kingdom of Chen would be in a adjusted state, so naturally, they wouldn''t have the strength to fight to the death. Murong Xiu naturally knew this, but what Murong Xiu didn''t know was that Feng Lingxue actually had a maid that could see everything clearly.


    If the two of them were to truly form an alliance, then the tea in the teacup would have either side to it, and Feng Lingxue also wrote in the envelope.


    "If you dare to fight with me, then let''s first break through the circumference of this world." If you dare to fight with me, then let''s break through the circumference of this world. If you want to form an alliance with me, then you have to show your sincerity, and only Murong Xiu can grasp that sincerity. If you can satisfy Feng Lingxue, then that sincerity will naturally come to fruition, and that last sentence was a foreshadowing for the previous sentence. Even Murong Xiu couldn''t help but admire this person''s scheming.


    "Men, call Mu Rong Boven and the Prime Minister over." After Murong Xiu gave the order, the servant immediately left, while Murong Xiu rubbed his eyes in exhaustion. He had been through quite a bit during this period of time, and now that he had received Feng Lingxue''s letter, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but have a trace of coldness flash in his eyes. If it was before, Murong Xiu probably wouldn''t have allowed this.


    "Master, did you call us because you have something to do with Dongping?" Murong Xiu handed over the letter. After the two of them read it, they looked at Murong Xiu''s face, but said nothing. They knew that Murong Xiu had already made up his mind and wanted to discuss this so-called sincerity.


    "Tell me, what should I do to make Feng Lingxue satisfied?" When Murong Xiu said this, Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen felt their hearts tremble. Feng Ling Xue was indeed the second person besides the Purple Garden that Murong Xiu had bowed his head to. However, Murong Xiu''s tone also showed them that Murong Xiu definitely wasn''t willing to give up at this moment.


    "Master, I think that Dong Ping Guo will definitely not be willing to be the vanguard, so I think that master should personally meet with Feng Lingxue, after all, this matter cannot be clearly stated on the letter, if master and Feng Lingxue personally meet and discuss, I am afraid this matter will work out." Murong Bo Wen also said. Murong Xiu also felt that it was necessary after hearing this.


    "That''s right, we need to properly meet. That Feng Lingxue must have felt that I, Xi Li, would let them be the vanguards, so he said the word ''sincerity'' so transparently." As Murong Xiu said this, he couldn''t help but sigh in his heart. At this point, he could only have a good discussion with Feng Lingxue. Otherwise, if the two of them couldn''t make it together during a war, things would become troublesome.


    Master, I also feel that it would be better for you to discuss it in detail with Feng Lingxue when we meet. I believe that Feng Lingxue has already prepared everything, and Senior Murong Buwen and I need to organize our troops and horses, and once the two of you agree on an agreement, we can directly dispatch our troops. Right now, time is the most precious of all. Zuo Qian said with a bit of anxiety, and Murong Xiu naturally knew of this principle. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have personally come to discuss it with Feng Lingxue from the very beginning.


    Murong Xiu knew that he was the one who first brought this matter up, so if they wanted to discuss it, he had to come personally. Otherwise, Feng Lingxue would have asked in his letter to discuss it with him face to face, but the contents of the letter didn''t say anything, so he naturally wanted Murong Xiu to personally go. Thinking up to here, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but say this.


    "This Feng Lingxue is indeed a person, but for major matters, I can endure such a small matter." This Feng Lingxue is indeed a person, but for major matters, I can endure such a small matter. When Mu Rong Xiu said this, Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen also clasped their hands.


    "Yes, milord."


    "As for the generals, I''ll leave it to you guys to ensure that my soldiers stay united in the west. If anyone dares to affect the morale of the troops, we''ll kill them without mercy!" When Murong Xiu''s last words came out, Zuo Qian and Murong Bo Wen felt their hearts tremble. They immediately knew that Murong Xiu and Dong Ping would ally and that Xi Li would be the vanguard. From Murong Xiu''s stern tone, the two of them could feel that a storm was brewing.

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    Outside of the capital city was the Little Marquis Feng Lingxue''s residence. Because Feng Lingxue was a person who liked to enjoy life outside of the city, there were a lot of silver-moon trees planted outside of the city, which could resist the wind and snow. Furthermore, the leaves on the trees had a special penetrating feeling, and could absorb the sunlight and melt the snow; this was naturally due to Feng Lingxue, a person who loved flowers.


    In the most bustling corner of the street, there was a huge signboard called "Lan Guifang" hanging at the most corner. Jun Xiaoyao stood in front of the door and looked up, then directly walked in, and saw the girls inside dressed brightly, revealing them all, their expressions frivolous, the men were like wolves, staring at the girls without moving, and as they started to move their limbs, the girls did not care about them at all, and laughed even louder.


    He was about to go upstairs, and with a bit of red powder on his face, he jogged over to get close to him. When he saw that the handsome little brother was about to pounce on him, but was pushed away by the folding fan in Feng Lingxue''s hand, he coldly said: "I am not interested in you, so as I speak, the white jade ring in my hand rose, the patterns on the ring intertwined with each other, and the jade face was as smooth as silk. With a glance, I know that this item is worth a lot, and the girl was just about to take a few steps back when she saw the ring.


    "Never mind, you can go now." This place was specially used by Feng Lingxue to gather information, and whenever there was a place she could meet people''s needs, the information would naturally be produced here. This was Feng Lingxue''s uniqueness, choosing to open a brothel and reaching the place where she could hide the information. At this moment, Feng Lingxue had already arrived at the Tender Fragrance Pavilion, and the man sitting opposite him was wearing blue, his face cold and eyes like a deep pool of water. When he saw Feng Lingxue walk in, he immediately lifted the teapot and spoke.


    "Please take a seat." As he said that, there was an extra cup of tea within the teacup. It was not too much, not too little, and it was actually filled to the brim. Feng Lingxue also calmly sat down, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp without the slightest shaking.


    "Lord Murong is indeed a person who loves tasting tea. Having Lord Yang Spring Water washed by him is also a blessing in disguise."


    "Hehe, Junior Marquis, you flatter me. This Yang Spring Water is unique to all kinds of tea leaves in the East Peak. It is rare for me to be able to drink it in the West District. I just don''t know if there are any better Yang Spring Tea in the North Yue." Mu Rong Xiu hadn''t seen such a person for a long time, and when Feng Ling Xue saw him, her face also showed a surprised expression. This person was indeed one of the people from the west, and ever since she came in, her expression didn''t change at all, and she seemed to have been a good friend of hers for many years as she realized that she was the one who had chosen this place to talk to her. Everything that happened here, I know that Murong Xiu was chosen by me, and this isn''t the place you chose.


    This was also the first time Feng Lingxue had seen such a character, in his own place, he was the main guest, and there was nothing wrong with him at all. This first meeting was actually where Feng Lingxue ended up as, and later on, Feng Lingxue was not willing to fall behind.


    "I''ve long heard that Lord Murong likes tea, but I don''t know if West Li''s Clear Congealed Tea is comparable to this Yang Spring Water. I''ve heard that Clear Congealed Tea is a local product and it''s completely red in color, but I don''t know if the winter snow has dyed the tea white." As Feng Lingxue spoke, a trace of a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he then picked up the teacup, and couldn''t help but gently sniff the cup. Murong Xiu was also startled by her words. He couldn''t help but think that Feng Lingxue was indeed someone that relied on the tea leaves to rebut him.


    The green tea from Xi Li was indeed completely red, and was a tea that only the local nobles could drink. Mu Rong Xiu specifically drank this tea, and Feng Lingxue''s last sentence was telling him that the blood on the west side of the battlefield was the same as the green tea, but he didn''t know whether it was washed clean or not.


    "I didn''t expect Feng Lingxue to be such an interesting person. Today, seeing him really did not waste my hard work. I wonder what Young Marquis Feng thinks of the Northern Yue tea leaves."


    "I feel that no matter how good the tea leaves of the Northern Yue are, they are not as fragrant as the tea leaves of us two countries combined. Sir, do you think so?" Feng Lingxue immediately smiled when he heard Murong Xiu''s words. Murong Xiu also laughed when he heard it.


    "What the young duke says makes sense. I think so too. Since the young duke is also thinking the same way, why don''t we both compare the tea leaves we picked from the Northern Yue?"


    "Of course it is. Otherwise, it would be a sin to leave the best tea leaves there without anyone appreciating them. Even if you and I were willing, I''m afraid the people of this world would not be willing." After hearing what Feng Ling Xue said, Murong Xiu''s heart relaxed a bit. He didn''t expect Feng Ling Xue to be so appreciative. It wasn''t in vain for him to be here. Talking to such a smart person was a happy thing.


    Mu Rong Xiu naturally understood the meaning behind Feng Ling Xue''s words, and he also told Feng Ling Xue that they had to work together well. Since Feng Ling Xue had agreed, then even though they didn''t say it out loud, they had a mutual understanding of each other''s intentions. Since this was an alliance, then they would need to know who was going to bring the tea leaves here.


    "If the young duke likes the tea leaves there, the young duke will bring the head to pick them. Although I, Murong Xiu, am also a tea lover, I won''t fight with the young duke over anything. If the young duke wants to be with me, then the tea leaves must be divided equally, or else Murong Xiu wouldn''t be able to drink so much."


    "Of course, I can''t drink either." When Feng Lingxue heard this, he also raised the teacup in his hand. Seeing this, Murong Xiu couldn''t help but smile. After the two of them clinked their cups, they drank it all in one gulp. Then, Murong Xiu looked at Feng Lingxue and spoke.


    "Since this is the end of the story, then the young duke has seen Murong''s sincerity. I wonder if the young duke has any plans for this matter yet." Feng Lingxue put down his teacup when he heard Murong Xiu talk about proper business, and he looked straight at Murong Xiu as he spoke.


    "The troops are ready."


    "Me too."


    "That''s good. I have also prepared everything. At that time, you and I will have some time to cooperate. Hopefully, we will be able to snatch the world in one fell swoop!" It was obvious from Murong Xiu''s words. Feng Lingxue frowned and then lowered her head to look at Murong Xiu.


    "Alright, if that''s the case, then I need to have a good talk with Lord Murong. After Feng Lingxue finished speaking, he didn''t wait for Murong Xiu to continue speaking.


    "I want to know what chances I have against the Northern Yue if I join hands with Xi Li. Does Lord Murong have any plans?" As Feng Lingxue spoke, he tossed the biggest factor of instability in his heart to Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu didn''t reply immediately and knocked his fingers on the table a few times.


    "Fifty percent, but you and I are more than enough to fight against that Northern Yue." The meaning behind Murong Xiu''s words was very clear. Within the Northern Yue, there were two people who could shoulder the burden of the entire Northern Yue. That was Zi Yuan and Helian Lie.


    "No, I''m afraid that''s a bit too early to say that. The name Northern Heaven Blue is already the victory of the entire world, and that''s not even the most frightening thing. The most frightening thing is that Helian''s wife, the Violet Garden." Feng Ling Xue looked carefully at Murong Xiu''s expression as she said this. Indeed, Murong Xiu''s expression also changed, and then immediately became gentle as he looked at Feng Ling Xue.


    "According to what the young duke says, could it be that the young duke has some thoughts in his heart?"


    "I''ll take care of that Zi Yuan in this battle. I''ve already heard of how impressive she is. Even a person like Lord Murong almost died in his hands. I do want to properly exchange hands with her." Mu Rong Xiu also wanted to see what kind of abilities Feng Lingxue had to be able to fight against the Purple Garden. In Murong Xiu''s heart, the Purple Garden was now revered, or perhaps he didn''t dare to face Murong Xiu directly, but he suddenly heard that Feng Lingxue had volunteered to fight against the Purple Garden, which also made Murong Xiu let out a sigh of relief. This Feng Lingxue was the type of person he had always been, not knowing whether he was dead or alive.


    "Alright, since the young duke has spoken, then Murong will naturally agree. Besides, this isn''t a request. Whether the young duke has any other plans or not, let''s say at the same time that we are discussing the war without saying anything else." Feng Lingxue also smiled as Mu Rong Xiu finished speaking and continued.


    "You and I need to make a decision regarding the military leadership. Although one army cannot have two marshals, Lord Murong must know that my first cooperation with Dongping and Xili hasn''t reached the level of sharing life and death. That''s the first thing we need to do, and Lord Murong approves of that as well, right?"


    "Of course, you''re right." Even if he didn''t say what Feng Lingxue said, he would say it out loud. The two of them were the same type of people, so naturally, they didn''t want to let one of them decide what was best for them. This way, there would inevitably be a dispute, and this was related to the future of the world.


    "Alright, then Ling Xue has no other requests. You and I both know what is going on, and even Ling Xue is unwilling to say anything else." In the depths of his heart, Murong Xiu also knew what Feng Lingxue meant by those words. The letter had already stated it clearly, and if he said it again, the two of them would be discussing about the future before they even started cooperating. He didn''t know who would win or lose this war, so it would be a slap in the face if he said it out loud too early.


    If that''s the case, then for the young duke to have such thoughts, I think our cooperation in the future will be very happy. Since the young duke has already decided, then this is also what Murong Yi wants to say. As soon as Mu Rong Xiu finished speaking, the young duke also poured Mu Rong Xiu''s cup full of tea. It wasn''t much, just a full cup ¡­

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    "Right now, the young duke and Murong are already allies. I wonder where the young duke will place his next move?" Murong Xiu saw that there were no fluctuations from Feng Lingxue''s move, but his heart had a few stages of improvement towards Feng Lingxue. From the moment he entered to the moment Feng Lingxue took the initiative and took the initiative to attack him, Murong Xiu felt that this person was indeed formidable and couldn''t help but have his tone become a lot slower.


    "Ling Xue isn''t as capable as Lord Murong when it comes to leading soldiers. We should still listen to you in this aspect, but there is one thing. If we were to arrange troops, we must balance. Otherwise, it would be difficult to break through the Northern Yue." The number of people in the East Mountain was not much less than Xi Li''s. If Murong Xiu still wanted to conserve his strength, then there was no way he could continue to fight this battle. Once Feng Lingxue said this, Murong Xiu immediately added.


    "Don''t worry about this, young duke. Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t do anything to the person behind him."


    "Haha, that''s great. Lord Murong, where would you like to attack first?" Feng Lingxue''s words were sent back to Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu was startled when he heard it. This person was indeed very good at observing others'' words. He returned it back to Murong Xiu, who didn''t get angry. Instead, he looked at Feng Lingxue and slowly spoke.


    Putting aside the strength of our troops and horses, the generals of the Northern Yue are indeed much more skillful than the generals of the Western City. Especially the name of the Northern Yue Violet Garden, I believe that there should be no one in the world who does not know of this, the young marquis is is clear about this, and he has lost many times to her. He has to be careful when facing off against her. After Murong Xiu finished speaking in one breath, he picked up his teacup and looked at Feng Lingxue without saying anything. Feng Lingxue, on the other hand, didn''t say anything after listening to him.


    It had been a long time since he had heard the name of the Violet Garden and had truly fought against each other. Now that he heard the words of Murong Xiu, Feng Ling Xue couldn''t help but pay more and more attention to him as well, and even though Murong Xiu was anxious when he said he was going to break into the Northern Yue City, he had chosen the best position. Currently, the defenses of the countries outside of the Northern Yue were the weakest, and Feng Ling Xue herself was hiding behind them.


    "Could it be that Lord Murong has a backup in the Northern Yue?"


    "Does the young duke not have this?" Mu Rong Xiu asked back. Suddenly, the two of them started laughing at the same time.


    "Haha, that''s right, that''s right! Lord Murong truly knows my beautiful voice, Feng Lingxue!" After Feng Lingxue finished speaking, his eyes flashed as he continued to speak while staring at Murong Xiu.


    "Fine, since you and I have already figured it out, then it''s good. What Lord Murong said is indeed what Ling Xue was thinking. I expect that in the current Northern Yue City, if all of us were to work together, we would be able to catch that Northern Yue off guard. Now, it seems that we have chosen the right location." Finished speaking, Feng Lingxue lightly tapped the table twice, and then continued speaking.


    "I''ve been thinking about a question, but I haven''t been able to pass it. I wonder if Lord, can you dispel my doubts?"


    "Oh? If even a person like the young duke can''t figure it out, then naturally, Murong Wanru doesn''t know. But since the young duke has said so, then I''d like to ask the young duke to come and have a look. " Murong Xiu was exceptionally modest. Being proud of himself in front of someone of the same level was just a slap in the face. Feng Lingxue was also very serious as he spoke.


    All plans are unable to keep up with the sudden change in the battlefield. Now that we have come to an agreement, Zi Yuan and Helian are not ordinary people. Don''t tell me that they did not plan for this? Feng Lingxue''s brows furrowed as he spoke, and Murong Xiu was even more stunned by Feng Lingxue''s words.


    It wasn''t that Murong Xiu hadn''t thought of this question, but in the past, Murong Xiu had always been self-centered, so he had naturally neglected this question. In the past, only Helian and Zi Yuan could talk about this with Murong Xiu, but now that Feng Lingxue had revealed it, Murong Xiu was also stunned. Indeed, the two of them had schemed against the Northern State of Yue, so Murong Xiu couldn''t help but blurt out when he thought about it.


    "The young duke is indeed a wise man, and to be honest, Murong has thought about this before, but didn''t pay much attention to it. Now that the young duke has spoken, Murong has found this question truly difficult to answer, and if they changed places and thought about it, they would know our plans as well." Murong Xiu paused for a moment before he raised his head to look at Feng Lingxue. Feng Lingxue was slightly startled when he saw this gaze, although he unconsciously heard Murong''s words.


    If anything is out of the ordinary, then we will definitely be able to achieve victory, but it is not certain that we will be able to do so. The things that the Purple Garden and Helian can think of, on the contrary, are things that we can only think of from his perspective. If we were to take things into our own hands early on, we might not be able to obtain any benefits if we were to take things step by step. After Murong Xiu finished speaking, Feng Lingxue also couldn''t help but nod his head.


    Feng Lingxue naturally understood what Murong Xiu was saying, but he understood that it was easier said than done. Thinking about it, Feng Lingxue couldn''t help but ask again.


    "Lord Murong''s words are true, but I think we understand the truth. It''s very difficult to do that, so let''s not talk about it for now. Let''s discuss how we''re going to deal with the Northern Yue." Feng Lingxue didn''t want to talk too much about this issue. Instead, he looked at Murong Xiu and wanted to get straight to the point.


    Good, now that the Northern Yue has already taken over the Southern Kingdom, if we were to continue to be a subordinate, you and I would naturally not agree to that." Very good, now that the Northern Yue has already taken over the Southern Kingdom, if we were to continue to be a subordinate, then you and I would naturally not agree to that. After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he looked at Feng Lingxue and continued speaking as he saw her gently nod her head.


    "Very well, as to the location of the battlefield, we must make use of this time to take the initiative." Very well, as to the location of the battlefield, we must make use of this time to take the initiative. Feng Lingxue also narrowed his eyes and said to Murong Xiu.


    "Why is this? Could it be that Helian has concerns as well?"


    That''s right, the young marquis might not know that. If the young marquis had not planned out the internal affairs of the North Yue Palace, then I''m afraid that Helian has already started fighting with me, and I''m not here to consult the young marquis. That''s something the young marquis needs to know, but if we were attacked by the North Yue, then the other side can directly take care of the Yellow Dragon and flatten the entire country.


    "From what Lord Murong said, it seems like even if we don''t start a war, they still won''t take the initiative to attack us?" "And how do they know we''ve already cooperated?" At this moment, Feng Lingxue had a puzzled expression. Murong Xiu hadn''t said it clearly, but there were some things that Feng Lingxue couldn''t help but ask.


    Then Helian and the others would naturally think of it too much, and the only thing we need to think about is that if we do not mobilize our forces, then the first thing would naturally be leaving from the west. Once I, Xi Li, was destroyed, your Dong Ping, would naturally not be able to escape, because I am the closest to the north, and the Southern Kingdom can hold you all back, so you will naturally not have the opportunity to directly attack the capital. "" Hehe, the Young Marquis also said. When Murong Xiu said this, Feng Lingxue also realized what he meant. He looked at Murong Xiu and felt that he really deserved his reputation. The number one expert in Western Paradise was not just simply speaking; Murong Xiu''s way of thinking was completely different from an ordinary person''s.


    "What Lord Murong says is reasonable. Feng Lingxue did not know before, but now, she has been taught a lesson." Feng Ling Xue modestly cupped her hands, and said while smiling at Murong Xiu.


    Naturally, I don''t know. I have fought with the North Vietnamese many times, so I have naturally understood a lot about the enemy. On the contrary, they also know my plans, and if I want to achieve a perfect victory, I still need the Junior Marquis. The last sentence of Murong Xiu had a profound meaning, and Feng Lingxue immediately understood. If the two of them worked together, then it was obvious that the enemy knew a lot of Murong Xiu''s tactics and methods. Then, before he could use his own tactics, he would naturally be able to achieve a wondrous victory.


    "Forget it. This time around, the two of us will meticulously cooperate." Feng Lingxue couldn''t help but sigh. He had never thought that he would have this conversation with Murong Xiu today. Although all of this was quite amiable, it was inevitable that one day, the world would settle down and decide whether or not to immediately break off all decorum. This was something Feng Lingxue wasn''t sure about, and in his heart, he was somewhat wary of Murong Xiu.


    "Good, then I will now compile the military data. It is Mu Rong''s honour to be able to work with someone like the young duke. Today, I will rush to Western Paradise and send the military over tomorrow. At that time, why don''t you and I gather outside Yuanling City?" A hint of hesitation flashed across Feng Lingxue''s eyes when Mu Rong Xiu said this, but it was quickly replaced by resolution.


    "Good. It''s just as Lord Murong said. I also need to hurry back and prepare my army." Finished speaking, Feng Lingxue also stood up and clasped her hands.

 C170

    It had been a long time since such a great battle had fought, and Yun Fei had also become depressed over the years. Everyone knew that he was the victorious general, but they did not know that there was a similar marshal in the Northern Yue State, Lan Cang, who was also the killer of their little brother. Although casualties on the battlefield were inevitable, it was still a blood debt that was owed to his own younger brother.


    "Today is the day that my East Peak Army will be reorganizing and preparing to leave. In the future, we will be preparing to fight to the death with that Northern Yue Army. Are you confident?"


    "Yes, yes!" Just this single word caused all of the soldiers to boil in excitement.


    "Alright, today is the day to transfer troops. Listen carefully." Yun Fei clenched his fist and pointed at the soldiers that were flying with the flag.


    "Encouraging our troops!" The moment Yun Fei''s words fell, the soldiers'' drums rang out, and at this moment, the soldiers were all excited by the earth-shaking drumbeat, causing their blood to boil. At this moment, Feng Lingxue had also quietly arrived beside Yun Fei and looked at the soldiers below.


    If there were not so many wars in the world today, these soldiers would not have to carry their wives away, but if the world wanted to be unified, war and blood were essential. Thinking about this, Feng Lingxue also looked at the warriors below and could not help but feel a sour feeling in his heart, Feng Lingxue was originally an emotional person, and beneath his wind-like appearance was a moment of emotion. Otherwise, how could he be so mysterious?


    "Yun Fei, you did well. These people really do need to boost our morale."


    "Hehe, it might be better for you to do these things than for me." As Yun Fei spoke, he retreated, while Feng Lingxue also looked at the crowd below and could not help but shout with his inner force.


    Brothers, today is our swearing-master assembly. If we can win after today, then the world is ours and if we lose, it will be nothing more than a pile of dirt. If all of you were to die on the battlefield, I, Feng Ling Xue, will naturally not fall behind. When Feng Lingxue''s words came out, the crowd of soldiers immediately went into an uproar. Feng Lingxue also knew that the words he said had already had an effect, and he couldn''t help but shout as he looked at the soldiers below.


    "Wang Hu!"


    "This lowly general is here!" Wang Hu took a step forward and firmly answered.


    "You will lead fifty thousand men to lead the troops to the right vanguard of our army!"


    "Yes, Marshal!"


    "Yun Fei!"


    "This lowly general is here!" Yun Fei also appeared right in front of Feng Lingxue with a flash from the side. Then, he raised his head and looked at Feng Lingxue with a serious expression as he spoke.


    "You will lead a hundred thousand men to take the left vanguard of our army!"


    "Yes, marshal, the final general''s order!"


    The fact that Yun Fei was originally a marshal, but he took the initiative to give up his seat this time around. Although the people below were not very clear about what was going on, after seeing how respectful their marshal was towards this person, they immediately understood what was going on and looked towards Feng Lingxue with a face full of respect. In the end, Feng Lingxue also could not help but shout out.


    After today, it will be for yourselves, for our East Mountain, and even more so for the sake of your illustrious reputation in the future, where your wives and families will be waiting for you at home. If not for the turmoil of today, only the battlefield and the fresh blood will be able to make you stay there and protect your homeland, then we must return alive. Once Feng Lingxue''s words were spoken, the scene immediately became silent. Even Yun Fei who heard this was moved, and Feng Lingxue, who was also stunned for a while, looked at the crowd and could not help but shout.


    "Today is the end. We will assemble tomorrow and set off!"


    "Our army will win!" Our army will definitely win! " The soldiers were also waiting for Feng Lingxue to finish speaking before their cries immediately shook the horizon. This was also the first time Feng Lingxue had seen such a situation and he could not help but feel a sense of fanaticism in his heart. Soon after, he also eased up and gave Yun Fei a look before walking towards the rear.


    "I''ve met with Mu Rong Xiu today."


    "Oh? "That Mu Rong Xiu really wants to work with me, Dong Ping." When Yun Fei heard this, he was also surprised that Murong Xiu had personally come to Dongping Province.


    "Haha, since he has already personally come here, then the sincerity will naturally be sufficient. Tomorrow, send out all of your troops and gather at Yuan Ling City. The troops from Xi Li will probably arrive there at the same time as us." This caused a marshal to be incomparably excited, and this time there was still Lan Cang. Yun Fei only had one thought in his mind, and that was to kill Lan Cang under his horse; this was a form of recognition towards Yun Fei, and not to hide behind Lan Cang. When Feng Lingxue saw Yun Fei''s eyes filled with killing intent, he immediately thought of Yun Fei''s idea and could not help but say this.


    Yun Fei, I have also heard of the name of Lan Cang''s valor and might. Furthermore, he has fought with you several times already, so you should know his ability. Feng Lingxue continued speaking with a serious expression while looking at Yun Fei. Yun Fei, on the other hand, was also shocked by Feng Lingxue''s words; in the end, his own thoughts could not escape the eyes of Feng Lingxue.


    "Don''t worry, I will listen to your orders." Feng Lingxue also knew that this was not the time to be shocked, and on the other side, after rushing back in the middle of the night, Murong Xiu chose to send some troops at night. Since time was of the essence, Murong Xiu naturally wanted to make preparations as early as possible.


    Actually, when Murong Xiu was talking to Feng Lingxue today, Murong Xiu wasn''t speaking the truth. If Murong Xiu hadn''t cooperated with Feng Lingxue, then Feng Lingxue would have been killed by Bei Yue, but Xi Li would have been the one to bear the brunt of the attack. This was true, but Murong Xiu had told Feng Ling Xue that if Bei Yue wanted to be destroyed, then Feng Ling Xue would have had to use East Mountain as a breakthrough point.


    On the podium, Murong Xiu saw the soldiers had all gathered together. He then walked over to Zuo Qian. Zuo Qian was about to speak, but Murong Xiu walked over and quickly gave him a seat. As soon as Murong Xiu stepped onto the platform, the soldiers below him also started to get excited. Murong Xiu coldly swept his gaze over them and said in a loud voice.


    "From today onwards, this battle will be the battle of the world. Victory means you will be heroes of Xi Li. If you die, you will be nothing more than a pile of dirt like me. You all must be confident!" Mu Rong Xiu''s last sentence was like a yellow dragon soaring into the sky. It directly turned into a group of sound waves as it charged forward.


    "Yes!" Our army will definitely win! " When the soldiers received the signal, they immediately shouted out. Murong Xiu also shouted loudly at the same time.


    I, Xi Li, am destined to be the kingdom of the world. You will be the meritorious ministers of Xi Li, and when you come back, each of you will be rewarded with a salary of a hundred officials, your wives and children, and you will be the heroes of Xi Li! "Ling Chen:" When Murong Xiu''s words came out, the crowd instantly boiled up. After that, he didn''t say anything else and gave an order to Zuo Dong.


    "I''ll leave the matter of selecting the general to you. I''m a bit tired, so I''ll go back and rest first." After Murong Xiu finished speaking, he gave Murong Bo Wen a meaningful look, while Murong Bo Wen also quietly left the battlefield. After leaving, he went straight to the Imperial study room. Right now, the Imperial study had become Murong Xiu''s decision.


    "Bo Wen, I have already met with Feng Lingxue today." Murong Xiu''s words were exactly the same as Feng Lingxue''s.


    "Oh? How about Feng Lingxue? " Murong Bo Wen asked curiously. He had long heard of how Feng Lingxue was and today, his master had personally walked over. He probably already had an answer in his heart.


    "There are few in the world!" To date, only a few people had been able to receive such praise from Murong Xiu, and naturally, the Violet Garden was one of them. The Purple Garden could only say that it was unique, and it wasn''t something that was rarely seen in the world.


    "Then what is master''s plan towards Feng Lingxue?"


    "If this person can become an enemy, then we will have to eliminate him as soon as possible. Today is quite good, but in the future, we will not know." Murong Xiu''s expression darkened when he said that. Murong Bo Wen was also surprised, and he continued to speak after that.


    "Get in touch with the people I''ve arranged for you in the northern region. Tomorrow, we''ll wait outside Yuanling City. When the time comes, I''ll arrange for them to arrive."


    "Yes, milord." Murong Bo Wen also nodded his head in agreement, and Murong Xiu spoke out at the same time.


    "Remember, this time I''m going to fight in the front lines. You must guard this house well. If anything happens, I will ask you!" Mu Rong Xiu''s expression turned cold as he said this, while Murong Bo Wen trembled as he kept on talking.


    "Yes, milord."


    In Murong Xiu''s heart, he would rather die in battle than to have another incident like the one from last time occur. After being set on fire, he didn''t have any face left, and that Feng Lingxue also knew this. Otherwise, he would have inadvertently reminded him of the lesson he had failed to learn, which made Murong Xiu angry, but he could only bear with it.

 C171

    Within the Northern Yue Imperial Palace, Helian Lie and Zi Yuan were currently still in bed, doing such a crazy thing. After the storm passed, Zi Yuan had also heard it and started to pant nonstop. It was as if Helian Haoyan had taken medicine tonight, and the devastation he had suffered was even fiercer than the last few times.


    "Are you looking to kill me today?" The Violet Garden couldn''t help but roll her eyes. Unexpectedly, Helian said with a loud laugh.


    "Haha, today you''re going to have a good time! I love you! I''m really tired out these days!"


    "Hmph, you''re so tired yet you''re still treating me like this. Alright, I''ll stop for now." When Zi Yuan said this, he also slapped away the hand Helian placed on his chest. Helian Lie''s mind also calmed down from the impact and slowly calmed down. He then looked at Zi Yuan and asked.


    "Where did you arrange the shadows and swords to go? Why haven''t I seen them around recently?" Helian Lie asked with some doubt.


    "I want them to go to the Northern Yue City." Zi Yuan suddenly said with a smile, while Helian listened in confusion.


    "If you want to buy something, don''t tell me you have to go shopping on the street? Is it not true that the insides of the palace are still fine? " Helian laughed helplessly as well. Zi Yuan reached out his hand and flicked at Helian Lie''s head. When he saw this, Helian Lie couldn''t help but roll his eyes.


    "I told them to go catch the thief. Do you understand now?" When the words of the Violet Garden came out, Helian couldn''t help but tilt his head back slightly. Soon after, he smiled in his heart. So that was the case. The Violet Garden had actually asked them to clean up the people hiding behind them.


    "Heh heh, you talk too much these days. I don''t know how to react to that either."


    "Humph, it''s not that you''ve reacted to it, it''s that you''re currently unwilling to react to it, right?" When Zi Yuan said this, he couldn''t help but continue before Helian said anything.


    "I reckon that Xi Li and Dong Ping will be heading north in a few days. Have you made any plans with the Southern Kingdom?"


    "I plan to call the Southern Kingdom''s Grand Marshal Li Changfeng over tomorrow and instruct him." At this moment, Helian was also talking about the current situation. After hearing her words, Helian Haoyan was also discussing the current situation.


    "When you call him over, it will be too late for him to go back. Let me tell you, if Xi Li and Dong Ping are working together, there will naturally be no more troops than me, Bei Yue, by a large margin. If the Southern Kingdom adds up as well, then we will be able to gather together five to five, five, and the Southern Kingdom will definitely not send out all of their troops. At this point, Zi Yuan couldn''t help but calm down.


    Although the Southern Kingdom had already attached themselves to the Northern Yue, no one would dare to gamble like that if they wanted to place their entire army on an unstable factor. The Southern Kingdom''s Emperor still did not have any confirmation, so it was likely that he was still hesitating. Zi Yuan couldn''t help but frown when he thought of this. These words were useless even for He Lian''s sake, but Zi Yuan wanted to give the Southern Kingdom a wake-up call.


    "There''s no need to worry. Today, I will send a shadow to warn the Southern Kingdom''s Great Marshal, Li Changfeng. That Li Changfeng is the true leader of the Southern Kingdom. Without him, the Southern Kingdom would not have been in good shape." When she heard Helian said this, the Violet Garden relaxed a little. She originally thought that Helian had not thought of this, but now it seemed that she had worried too much.


    "Good, you have the best idea." I will have to wait for the shadow to come back before I speak. It is likely that they are still on their way at this time.


    "Hmm? "Didn''t you say before that Xi Li and the people arranged by Dong Ping wouldn''t easily surface here? Why are we here again ¡­"


    "That was before. Before, they did not come out of the water, but because the time was not right yet. When the time comes, they will naturally come out." As Zi Yuan spoke up to here, he couldn''t help but worry a little.


    If they hadn''t been cleared out in time, then it would have been Helian and Zi Yuan who would suffer, so Zi Yuan also wanted to clear out the shadow and the sword before this. Now, it was the time of the storm, and if these people were to cooperate with the two of them, then this point would definitely have surfaced. Even if they didn''t all come out, there would at least be a portion of them.


    If they wanted to know more about the Northern State of Yue, they could only ask around outside of the capital to know more about it. It was only because Helian Lie hadn''t thought of this when he ascended the throne, otherwise how could they let such things happen again and again? It would be difficult to get even out of this situation by now.


    "En, I understand your meaning. You''re saying that if that Murong Xiu attacked me later on, he would be related to these people, so naturally, these people have formed a network and would move around often. When Feng Lingxue and the empress dowager were at loggerheads, there was a list of names, and you took the list from me. I''m afraid that you want to find those people through this list," Helian Haoyan said, smiling as he looked at the Violet Garden.


    "Yes, has the emperor eaten platinum recently?" "Why are you getting smarter and smarter?" When Zi Yuan heard Helian said this, he also couldn''t help but mock her. When Helian Haoyan heard this, he also could not understand what kind of thing this Brain Platinum was, and Zi Yuan knew that Helian did not wish to ask too much questions about it, so he just stood up and put on his clothes. Meanwhile, Helian Lie was still thinking about what Zi Yuan had said.


    It was unknown when, but an imposing aura suddenly appeared on Zi Yuan''s body, as if it was blocked by a layer of fog, which made him feel even more mysterious. Sometimes, when the two of them were in bed, Zi Yuan would mysteriously say something new to Helian, which made Helian feel very interesting. And just as Helian was thinking about it, Zi Yuan came to the other side of the room, where he suddenly vomited. He also felt that something was wrong with his body, as if he had been eating food for a long time.


    "Could it be that he has caught a cold?" "Why is it that I can''t eat at all these days?" At this moment, Zi Yuan was muttering to himself before he washed himself with clean water. When he walked out of his room, he saw that the shadow and the sword were already waiting for him at the side.


    "Empress."


    "Mistress." When the silhouette and the sword saw Zi Yuan coming out, both of them spoke at the same time with great respect.


    "Hmm, how did things go?" Zi Yuan immediately tidied up the discomfort in his body and asked directly.


    "Reporting to Master, Shadow and I have followed your instructions and walked around the capital. Although we haven''t found any suspicious characters, we have still obtained some rewards." Ah Jian paused here and looked at Zi Yuan. When he saw Zi Yuan indicating for him to continue, he continued speaking.


    "Most of the people on the list have already been killed. There are also some who are neutral. Shadow and I have concealed ourselves within the houses of the neutral parties, but we did not find anything out of the ordinary. Instead ¡­" Ah Jian spoke as if he did not dare to say anything. However, Zi Yuan immediately shouted in a low voice.


    "Speak!"


    "Yes, Mistress. On the contrary, some of the ministers of the pro-He Faction are more suspicious." Ah Jian said this because he had explained everything that had happened tonight to Zi Yuan.


    At ten in the evening, the sword and the shadow wandered around the outskirts of the city, but they discovered that none of the people on the list could be found. Even some of the people were killed by the order of Purple Garden and had no leads, while some of the people were among the neutral faction and did not find any problems, but since there was an affinity faction on the list, and the affability faction was currently on Helian side, it was only natural that the shadow and the sword did not search for them.


    This Minister was originally one of Mo Feng''s subordinates. After Mo Feng was killed, he continued to stay by Helian''s side to do things for Helian. Mo Feng''s list of names also disappeared with Mo Feng''s death, but Zi Yuan and Helian did not know that this Minister had been keeping an eye on Helian Lie the entire time. Thus, the silhouette and the sword had also discovered this point and rushed to the Imperial Palace. After Zi Yuan finished listening, he immediately spoke.


    "Then why didn''t you capture him? Didn''t I tell you to capture all the suspicious people?"


    "This, this, Mistress, Shadow and I had not fought when we went down. When that person saw us suddenly barging in, he bit his tongue and committed suicide." In his mind, he was constantly calculating just who had arranged this person to be so determined to give up. He had never found such a person in the Northern State of Yue before. Thinking of this, Zi Yuan rubbed his eyes in annoyance, then looked at Ah Jian and said.


    Shadow, I want you to do something. I want you to head over to the Southern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom to discuss this war with Marshal Li Changfeng, then since the Southern Kingdom is a subordinate state, you must have the status of a subordinate state. Remember this, as for how to say it, it all depends on how you control your own situation. When Zi Yuan said this, he looked directly at the shadow. When the shadow heard this, it did not think much and immediately said.


    "Yes, Empress."


    "Yes, Ah Jian, you should go to that minister''s residence again tonight and try your best to find the clues in his hand for me." Zi Yuan frowned and said the same.


    "Yes, Mistress."


    "En, you guys can go first. Time is running out and you need to hurry up." The two of them also cupped their hands together and immediately began to act.

 C172

    Watching the back of the shadow and the sword leaving in a hurry, Zi Yuan used her hands to pick up her hair and fell into deep thought as she looked at the wall.


    Suddenly feeling that she was being attacked from behind, a smile immediately appeared on her face. Helian must be joking with her. She nimbly turned around and took the opportunity to lie in his embrace.


    "You attacked me again." Her face was filled with radiance. Although she was no longer as gentle as her concubine, she had a unique beauty about her. Perhaps this was her temperament.


    In fact, her mind was constantly thinking about the suspicious spy that had just reported to her and bit his tongue to commit suicide. Being held by Helian Lie like this, she was just about to discuss this with him, because she felt that since this spy was so loyal to his master, it meant that his master had given him a very important mission. And this mission must be very important to the State of Northern Yue! Her lips had just opened when he kissed her deeply.


    She turned her head away, her eyes full of heroism.


    He knew that she was a sensible woman, unlike other women who would seduce her with a little teasing.


    In contrast, Zi Yuan''s mind was preoccupied with national affairs, and he appeared absent-minded towards Helian Lie''s teasing. She had always wanted to reform the country, even though it was managed by Helian Helian. But the legal system is unsatisfactory due to the limitations of the times.


    Violet Garden comfortably sat on her own recliner, slightly narrowing her eyes. At this moment, her phoenix eyes looked extremely blurry. Helian looked at her with a deep look in his eyes. He seemed to be thinking about something. An intelligent person like the Violet Garden would definitely be able to guess what Lai Helian was thinking. She waited quietly, her husband told her. She leisurely drank some tea and looked out the window at the scenery.


    "Helian, do you think the sky outside the palace is more beautiful?" she asked in a childish tone.


    This move came as a great surprise to Helian Lie. He had not expected that his Violet Garden would speak to him in such a tone. Stunned, Helian seemed to be seriously considering how to answer her question. " For me, the sky in the palace is the same. The only difference is whether I have you with me? " The Violet Garden was his sky in the Northern Yue. He could not leave this country, and this country needed him. She was the warmth that he had experienced in this life. It was she who had let him know that there were so many beautiful things in this world.


    Zi Yuan seemed to have gotten the answer he wanted. Forget it, her husband was so ''sulky''. Sometimes it was better for her to take the initiative. She stood up and looked at this man who was as handsome as a god. No matter what, he always had the aura of a king. She walked slowly over to him, tiptoed, and kissed him lightly on the lips. Helian was stunned for a moment and then immediately kissed her on the lips. The tip of her tongue slowly probed her sweetness. "Zi Yuan, you really are a little demoness." The corner of his mouth curled up into a mocking smile. She seemed to be laughing at her lack of restraint, but it also seemed like she was also happy at her initiative. She cared about him.


    Helian''s'' throwing himself into the arms'' of Zi Yuan was very enjoyable. He was very glad that he was the only one who knew the soft and burning heart within the Violet Garden''s powerful exterior. Even though Zi Yuan''s personality was cold, he had already been reborn as a human. Many things were more reasonable than what she had thought in her previous life. In this life, she had to properly love him once. Be a free woman. The man she loved wanted to dominate the world, so she helped him take over the world. She was a modern woman, no matter her intellectual ability, she was not inferior to the people of this era. She thought that with her personality, she wasn''t suitable to be the woman behind a man. She would definitely stand at the peak with this man and dominate the world by herself.


    The curtain of the night silently opened. At this moment, the couple was having their Spring Festival Gala.


    "Helian, how about the new official of the court?" In order to reform the Northern State of Yue, Helian has been slowly excavating talent in various places. He hoped that the pillars of the country could truly be used.


    "My little darling, how can you let your husband think of that at this time ¡­" There was lust in his voice. How could his little demoness mention this at such a time?


    "Helian..." "Ugh ¡­" Halfway through her words, she was stopped by Helian''s kiss.


    The next day, when Helian came back from court, he saw that Zi Yuan was still sleeping. He walked over to the bed and snickered. Look at his Violet Garden sleeping soundly. Even her sleep was beautiful, her facial features small and exquisite. She was usually more agile, and when she slept, she was more gentle and refined. He couldn''t help but kiss her lightly on the cheek.


    "Helian..." Disgusting... Don''t disturb my sleep... Yesterday... "You ¡­" Zi Yuan said lazily. Yesterday, he had tortured her quite a bit. He felt refreshed, and instead, it had made things difficult for her. When she woke up today, she felt sore all over and wanted to scold that bastard Helian.


    The next day, the morning court was in the back. Zi Yuan and Helian Lie discussed national affairs.


    The alliance between West Li and East Ping was a huge threat to the North Vietnam. Helian and Zi Yuan were well aware of this matter and became even more vigilant.


    The Gesun Palace.


    Helian and Zi Yuan sat together on the collapse of the brocade. Zi Yuan leaned into Helian''s embrace. At this moment, the palace was abnormally quiet. It was so quiet that one could even hear their breathing.


    After who knows how long, Helian spoke.


    "Zi Yuan, regarding the alliance between West Li and East Ping, even though the Northern Yue State is dangerous, it''s not in a completely passive state."


    Zi Yuan did not speak. Instead, he listened quietly to Helian Lie''s words.


    "Even if Feng Lingxue attacks you, it will still be a real contest. She will not secretly shoot cold arrows." Helian Lie paused for a moment before saying, "As for Murong Xiu, he doesn''t dare to act rashly towards Bei Yue. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have gone to the Feng Lingxue alliance."


    "Helian, what do you mean?" Zi Yuan raised his head to look at Helian Lie and asked.


    "Wait and see."


    Helian looked at Violet Garden with a unique smile.


    "As the saying goes, if the enemy doesn''t move, I won''t move. Whoever moves first will have a flaw sooner."


    It wasn''t good for the Violet Garden to say anything. What Helian said wasn''t unreasonable.


    The Vatican Palace once again fell into silence. Helian and Zi Yuan looked at each other as if a very long time had passed.


    "Helian, why are you looking at me like that?" Although Zi Yuan understood the feelings Helian Lie had for him, he still felt a bit uncomfortable when Helian Lie looked at him in such a manner for a long time.


    Helian Lie withdrew his gaze and replied with a mischievous smile.


    "My imperial concubine, we should go to bed late at night."


    After hearing that, Zi Yuan''s face reddened slightly. No matter how powerful the outer world was, being Helian Lie''s right-hand man, a woman''s shyness was born natural and unconsciously revealed itself.


    Seeing this, Helian kissed Zi Yuan on the cheek. Then, he lifted his hand to remove the drapes. He shifted his body and hand and the two of them fell onto the bed.


    The two of them were very close, the tip of their noses close to each other''s faces. The atmosphere suddenly became hot, and the entire bed was like a steamer.


    The corner of Helian''s mouth curled up slightly, and his thin lips opened and closed as he spoke.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re very hot, aren''t you?"


    The Violet Garden knew that she couldn''t say anything now. This kind of play was performed almost every day by Helian Haoyuan. Thus, the Violet Garden simply didn''t say a word.


    "Zi Yuan, I''m just saying that you''re very hot, so I''ll help you take it off."


    As he spoke, Helian reached out to untie Violet Garden''s clothes. Luo Yi''s clothes slowly fell off, revealing Violet Garden''s snow-white skin. Helian lowered his head and kissed her lightly, then he kissed her entire body bit by bit.


    The body of the Violet Garden was turning scarlet. Helian was like this to her almost every day, and the Violet Garden was also used to it. However, it was not going to make it so easy for Helian Lie.


    Ziyuan also stretched out his hand and undid Helian''s belt, smiling at Helian with a sweet smile.


    "Helian, I''ll help you take it off as well."


    The knot on Helian''s clothes opened, and the outer garments were taken off by Zi Yuan one by one. Helian bronze colored skin entered Zi Yuan''s eyes.


    Helian didn''t say anything. He just smiled.


    Zi Yuan reached out to touch Helian Lie''s back. In the next moment, Helian Lie kissed Zi Yuan on the lips. The two of them sucked on each other''s lips, the walls of their mouths and everything else within them.


    After the kiss was over, Helian Lie licked his lips and looked at the Violet Garden with an unsatisfied expression. The Violet Garden also faintly smiled.


    Due to their kiss, their bodies had already reached the peak of their heat.


    His heart was beating rapidly as one.


    The candles outside the drapes flickered, and the tender love within the drapes continued.


    They all wished to have a heart that was separated from them. They even tightly held each other''s hands in the face of the turmoil of this chaotic world. Their hearts were one and the same. Together, they would eventually grow old.


    Helian Lie opened his eyes first and turned his head to look at Zi Yuan''s sleeping face. The corner of his mouth unconsciously curled up into a gentle smile. That smile would only be able to smile at Zi Yuan, and it was likely that no one else would be able to see it.


    Zi Yuan slept in Helian Lie''s arms. His expression was so harmless, so at ease. A smile hung at the corner of her mouth. Perhaps she had dreamt of Helian, Zi Yuan knew how Helian felt about her, and how she loved to tease him. Zi Yuan understood Helian just as well as she understood her.


    Helian Yi unconsciously reached out to touch the tip of Violet Garden''s nose. Although her movements were very light, she had still woken up.


    Zi Yuan opened his eyes and looked at Helian.


    "Why didn''t you wake me up?"


    "I''m so tired, how could I have the heart to wake you up? Of course I want you to sleep a little longer."


    Hearing Helian''s words, Zi Yuan kissed Helian.


    Following that, the two of them stood up together. The Violet Garden dressed Helian. The two of them finished washing up.


    As days went by, the entire Northern Yue knew about the love between Helian and Zi Yuan.


    There were no movements from Xi Li and Dong Ping for the time being. Perhaps they were waiting for an opportunity because they had other plans. No matter what, the current Northern Yue was relatively safe, so Helian and Zi Yuan could relax a little.


    On this day, Helian and Zi Yuan were playing in the imperial garden and occasionally conversing about the situation in Xili and Dongping.


    After walking a few steps, Zi Yuan suddenly stopped and held his forehead with his hand.


    "Zi Yuan, what''s wrong? What''s wrong?"


    Zi Yuan turned around and looked at Helian Lie, wanting to say something. However, she fell into Helian Lie''s embrace. Helian Lie hugged Zi Yuan and hurriedly called for the imperial physician.


    Helian Lie carried Zi Yuan to his bedroom and placed him on the bed. An anxious expression appeared in Helian eyes as he looked at the Violet Garden. He knew very well that the Violet Garden''s health had always been good, but how could Helian not be worried when she suddenly fainted?


    Helian held Zi Yuan''s hand and sat on the bed for fifteen minutes. The imperial physician rushed to the sleeping quarters.


    He quickly looked back at the imperial physician and said, "Quickly, look at this."


    The entire Northern Yue knew how important Helian Lie was to the Violet Garden. How could the imperial physician not know? He quickly walked to the bedside and made way. The imperial physician took out a brocade handkerchief and placed it on the Violet Garden''s wrist to check her pulse.


    The imperial physician switched fingers, but did not say the result. His brows furrowed deeper and deeper. Seeing that the imperial physician was acting like this, Helian became increasingly worried. In the end, Helian couldn''t wait any longer and opened his mouth to ask.


    "Imperial Physician, is it really that difficult to get such a result?"


    The moment Helian said this, the imperial physician withdrew his hand and turned around to look at Helian. He wore a happy expression as he returned to Helian.


    "My emperor is overjoyed. The empress is pregnant."


    The Imperial Physician''s words made Helian''s mind go blank for a moment.


    The imperial physician looked at Helian Lie and didn''t say anything. However, it wasn''t good for him to just kneel there. He whispered again.

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    "Your Majesty, the empress is pregnant."


    Only then did Helian Lie come back to his senses and look at the imperial physician.


    "You can leave now, I''ll leave the matter of calming the fetus to you."


    When the imperial physician heard this, he hurriedly obeyed and left the hall.


    He walked step by step back to the bed and sat on the edge of it. His eyes stared at Zi Yuan, who was lying on the bed. He reached out his hand to caress Zi Yuan''s cheek, then bent down to kiss Zi Yuan''s forehead.


    He then stood up with a smile and looked at Zi Yuan. He mumbled to himself, "Zi Yuan, you don''t know if it is true or not. We have children, our children."


    Helian stayed by the side of the bed, guarding the Violet Garden. It wasn''t until nightfall that the Violet Garden slowly woke up.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re awake?" What''s wrong? "


    "Water."


    He quickly reached for a glass of water and went back to the bed to feed it to Zi Yuan.


    After that, he placed the cup of water to the side and looked at Zi Yuan.


    The Violet Garden felt somewhat puzzled by Helian Lie''s gaze. She looked at him and said.


    "What''s wrong with me? Why are you looking at me like that? "


    "Zi Yuan, you fainted."


    "I only remember walking around and not knowing anything." He paused for a moment before asking, "What''s wrong with me?"


    "Zi Yuan, you, you, you''re pregnant."


    "I, am pregnant."


    The Violet Garden calmly repeated herself as if she had just realized something. Following that, she smiled at Helian Lie.


    "I have a baby, our child."


    "Yes, our child."


    In the next moment, Helian Lie hugged Zi Yuan in his embrace.


    "Zi Yuan, I want to let the entire Northern Yue know that we have our first child."


    "Helian."


    The next day, the entire Northern Yue knew that the Violet Garden was pregnant and that their king was about to have his first child.


    Very quickly, news of this matter had spread to Xi Li and Dongping, while Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue were also aware of it.


    Wu Ji Hall.


    Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue sat on chairs as the servant girl poured tea for them before bowing and leaving.


    "Zi Yuan, being pregnant is a chance this time. As long as we do something to the body of the Violet Garden, Helian will definitely mess up." Mu Rong Xiu smiled and said, "When the time comes, we''ll be able to catch them off guard and send troops to the north. We''ll definitely succeed in one fell swoop, and not lose or lose again."


    Hearing this, Feng Lingxue''s brows became increasingly heavy, and she finally opened her mouth.


    "You are certain that the Violet Garden will not be in any other danger, and I will not place the bet on the safety of the Violet Garden."


    "Of course not. I also do not wish to injure the Violet Garden."


    Feng Lingxue nodded and the two began to calculate everything.


    Zi Yuan''s pregnancy was a joyous occasion for the entire Northern Yue. Helian Yu ordered for a general amnesty to be granted, as well as tax relief.


    The Duskfall Temple was even more unfathomable.


    Helian and Ziyuan sat on the bed, and Helian hugged Ziyuan from behind.


    "Zi Yuan, I believe Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue already know about this."


    "We have to be prepared for that."


    When the Violet Garden was pregnant, Helian thoughts were naturally on the Violet Garden. When it came to matters of border guards, it was naturally impossible to be so concerned. If something were to happen to the Violet Garden, Helian thoughts would definitely not be on the border guards.


    Mu Rong Xiu also understood this point, so he wouldn''t give up this opportunity.


    Half a month later, an unfamiliar palace maid appeared within the Northern Yue Palace. She had only appeared within the palace three times.


    The next day, the entire Northern Yue Palace fell into chaos due to an accident. Right now, the person was unconscious and Helian Lie was guarding by his side day and night. The Imperial Physician said that he discovered it early and that there wasn''t much danger.


    Although the imperial physician had said this, Helian Lie still couldn''t relax when the Violet Garden didn''t wake up. As Murong Xiu had expected, Helian Helian''s energy was focused on the Violet Garden, and the border guards were somewhat sluggish.


    Actually, Helian knew that Zi Yuan''s coma this time wasn''t an accident, it was caused by Murong Xiu. He also knew that war could not be avoided this time, and without Helian, Northern Yue would be at a disadvantage. However, he couldn''t help but worry about Zi Yuan.


    Helian sat on the side of the bed and extended his hand to hold Zi Yuan''s hand. He looked at Zi Yuan''s slightly pale face and felt an excruciating pain in his heart.


    He knew that the Northern Yue was about to face danger, but he just could not do anything to let go of Zi Yuan.


    Helian Lie placed Zi Yuan''s hand on his forehead. All she could do now was pray that Zi Yuan would wake up soon and focus on dealing with Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue.


    Only after a month did Zi Yuan recover and wake up.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re finally awake."


    Seeing that Zi Yuan had woken up, Helian gave him a happy kiss to prove that he had truly woken up.


    "Zi Yuan, it''s good that you''re awake."


    "Helian, did something happen in the Northern Yue?"


    The Violet Garden could naturally feel it as well.


    "Zi Yuan, the army of West Li and East Ping, go straight for the capital of the Northern Yue."


    "You didn''t have the heart to deal with it because of me?"


    "Zi Yuan, you just need to wake up."


    Zi Yuan was stupefied for a quarter of an hour before he looked at Helian Lie.


    "Helian, you did this for me. If Bei Yue were to be annihilated, I would become a sinner of all ages. Beauty will bring disaster upon me."


    Helian reached out and grabbed Violet Garden''s lips.


    "Zi Yuan, what nonsense are you talking about? What kind of disaster would befall a beautiful woman?" And then he smiled and said, "How can I not worry about you? You don''t have me to fight for the world without worrying about the consequences. But I can''t be at ease when I''m not sure about your safety."


    Hearing Helian''s words, how could Zi Yuan not understand that in Helian''s heart, he was more important than the rest of the world? But no matter what, if Bei Yue were to be annihilated, it would be difficult for him to atone for his sins even if he were to die.


    Helian Lie said as he looked at the Violet Garden as if he could see through her worry.


    "Zi Yuan, things are not as bad as you think. They are five hundred li away from the capital." Helian continued to smile as he looked at Zi Yuan. "Since you''ve woken up, I''m a lot more at ease. I promise that nothing will happen to Bei Yue. You just need to take good care of yourself. When I return, I''ll leave the internal affairs of Bei Yue to you."


    Zi Yuan''s hand gripped Helian''s hand tightly. She was worried that Helian might be able to help her. She knew very well that Helian would not let her go with him. Not only was she pregnant, but she had just recovered from a severe illness.


    Violet Garden didn''t make a sound, but she had a different plan in her heart.


    Three days later, Helian had made preparations and personally led thirty-five soldiers to retreat from the enemy.


    The Violet Garden sent Helian Lie out of the city. The two people outside the city reluctantly bid their farewells.


    "Zi Yuan, take good care of yourself. I don''t need to worry about you in North Vietnam, and I need our child to take good care of her." "I will return safely, for I know you are waiting for me."


    "Helian, Murong and Feng Lingxue are both very scheming people, you must be careful."


    "I will, Zi Yuan. As long as you are safe and sound, I can give it a shot."


    In the next moment, the Violet Garden threw herself into Helian Lie''s embrace for an unknown amount of time.


    The three armies were all waiting. Helian knew that they had changed their course, so he reluctantly pushed the Violet Garden away from his embrace. He then looked at the Violet Garden before turning around and mounting his horse.


    Zi Yuan looked at the back view of the three armies and wondered how worried he was about Helian. She had already made up her mind long ago that she would not wait for Helian to return from the north.


    However, the Violet Garden was clear that she couldn''t go now. She should think carefully about how to deal with her enemy. Otherwise, not only would she not be able to help Helian, she would even become a burden to Helian.


    As she thought about it, the three armies slowly turned blurry in Violet Garden''s eyes as she walked step by step back into the hall. Right now, she needed to keep her head clear. She had to keep her head clear.


    Five hundred miles away from the capital of the Northern Yue.


    The Violet Garden would wake up at the most critical moment, and the Violet Garden was the one that would ruin all of its plans. Murong Xiu had also thought that if the Violet Garden chose him over Helian, would he be like Helian Lie and touch the danger of the nation''s destruction just to wait for Zi to wake up?


    Murong Xiu closed his eyes and stood under the moonlight as he thought about this answer.


    After a long while, Murong Xiu opened his eyes, which were filled with pain. He had an answer: he wouldn''t. Although he loved Zi Yuan, he wouldn''t give up the world for her like Helian.


    Murong Xiu suddenly smiled. Perhaps he was rejoicing at the fact that Zi Yuan had chosen Helian instead of him, but after careful thought, that was good as well. After all, Helian Lie loved Zi Yuan more than himself.


    Mu Rong Xiu''s train of thoughts was interrupted by Feng Lingxue, who was standing beside him.


    "I''m thinking of Helian Helian, and it''s also the situation of this war."


    "Helian Helian Helian led an army of three hundred thousand personally. The situation on this side is not easy to determine."


    Feng Lingxue looked at the distant moonlight, and suddenly said indifferently.


    "I say that this battle is a happy one."


    "Half happy and half worried?" Murong Xiu looked at Feng Lingxue with a puzzled expression.


    "With your understanding of Helian, will Zi Yuan come?"


    "That won''t happen. The Violet Garden has just woken up and has just recovered from a serious illness. It is impossible for Helian Lie''s love for the Violet Garden to bring the Violet Garden here in order to prevent her from being in danger."


    "But, will Zi Yuan''s character come?"


    Feng Lingxue''s words caused Murong Xiu to ponder over it. Yes, Helian Love loved Zi Yuan, and of course, Zi Yuan also loved Helian. If Helian didn''t let Zi Yuan come, Zi Yuan might also come.


    "What do you mean?" Murong Xiu cast his gaze at Feng Lingxue.


    "The Violet Garden is coming again. Helian will definitely be distracted. We still have the confidence to win." After thinking for a moment, Feng Lingxue smiled faintly and said: "Of course, I''m talking about the possibility that if the Zi Yuan really did come, then whether it would be good or bad for us is still unknown."


    After Feng Lingxue finished speaking, the two of them fell into silence and looked towards the boundless sea of stars in the sky.


    Victory and defeat were commonplace in war. Until the end, it was hard to say who would win and who would lose.


    Tonight, even the wind became gentle, as if it was a great contrast to the brutality of the war in the future.


    After some time, Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue entered the camp.


    At the same time, Helian also stopped the army encampment, in the tent to think about the upcoming war strategy.


    The moon was especially round, but Helian did not rest. He was still thinking of a way to deal with it. Occasionally, a ray of moonlight would shine into the army camp.


    Helian Lie suddenly remembered that night he had spent with Zi Yuan in the military tent. That night was so beautiful.


    When his thoughts reached this point, Helian muttered to himself.


    "Zi Yuan, are you alright in the palace?"


    The human world suffered the most, but it was love that caused the most suffering.


    At that very instant, the Violet Garden was also sitting in front of the window in the Gangze Palace, and using the moonlight, she was thinking about Helian''er who was in the tent.


    Four days later, neither side made a move.


    If the enemy doesn''t move, I will move first and reveal my weak point.


    However, the one who had initiated the first battle was Helian. There was another saying among the soldiers, which was to gain the upper hand and gain the upper hand first.


    Helian''s sneak attack in the middle of the night was against Mu Rong Xiu and Feng Lingxue. They had never thought of it.


    The Helian soldiers attacked from the east, south, and south. Since Murong Xiu and his men weren''t fully prepared, the losses from this battle were too great.


    In addition, Helian Lie had set fire to their grain. Thus, during this period of time, Murong Xiu and the others had no choice but to recuperate and reorganize themselves, waiting for the grain to arrive.


    Because of this, Helian had sufficient time to think of a countermeasure.


    However, Zi Yuan, who was in the Northern Yue City, wasn''t either. Instead, he was calmly waiting for Helian Lie to return. Instead, he had been preparing to find Helian Lie without delaying the internal affairs of the Northern Yue State.


    The Violet Garden had already completely recovered. The way she thought of was to temporarily deal with the internal affairs of the Northern Yue for her father. If she didn''t go to the front lines to look for Helian Lie, the Violet Garden knew that she would go crazy with anxiety.

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    Zi Yuan had arranged a banquet to invite his father to the Feng Chen Hall.


    The father and daughter duo sat facing each other and drank three rounds.


    "Yuan, why did Father come here today?"


    "Father, your daughter will not beat around the bush. I presume that father is well aware of the current situation in the North." Pausing for a moment, Zi Yuan continued, "Helian, for me, you risked the destruction of the Northern Yue, but now that he is in danger, your daughter can''t go with him. You can''t let him face the armies of the two countries by himself."


    After hearing what Zi Yuan said, Zi Yuan''s father thought for a moment, then sighed and said, "Daughter, you''re pregnant right now. Won''t you be a burden to the king if you go?"


    "Father, daughter will be careful when she finishes her work. She won''t become a burden to Helian. At the very least, only after seeing him will I be able to confirm whether he is good or not. I won''t be able to sleep and eat here."


    "Yuan''er." The old duke also looked troubled as he kept his mouth shut.


    "Father, can you really not agree to our daughter''s request?"


    Seeing her father''s troubled expression, Zi Yuan did not know what to say.


    "Yuan''er, it''s not that Daddy didn''t agree to it, but that King had summoned me before he left." Pausing, he sighed before continuing, "Wang Lin already knew that you wouldn''t stay safely in the palace, so he told me not to agree to his request."


    The Violet Garden was completely dumbfounded after hearing this. She muttered to herself, "So he knows all about it. He knows about it all."


    "Yuan, the king only wants you to stay in the palace and wait for him to come back."


    "Father, how could I stay in the palace? I worry day and night about whether he is in danger or not." The tears of Zi Yuan flowed uncontrollably. Actually, some of them were just for show to the old country''s king.


    Zi Yuan continued, "Father, Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue can''t be underestimated. I just want to look at him and be at ease."


    "Yuan''er."


    "Father, you really can''t promise your daughter that. I can''t see him in the palace, so how can he be well? I''ll only have trouble sleeping and eating. Maybe I won''t even have to wait for him to come back."


    "Yuan''er." The old duke was shaken.


    "Daddy, just promise your daughter this once, okay?"


    In the end, the Old Duke had not bothered with the Violet Garden. He had promised to temporarily represent the Northern Yue and had reminded her repeatedly that the Violet Garden must take good care of herself.


    Zi Yuan wiped her tears and nodded repeatedly, promising that she would take good care of her own safety.


    On this day, Zi Yuan packed up his luggage and set off for the front lines.


    When Zi Yuan reached the front line, it was already night when he found the military camp of Helian City. The candles in the Helian camp were still burning, and Zi Yuan stood outside of the camp and extinguished the fire, took a deep breath, and after calming his emotions for a while, he lifted up the curtain of the tent. Zi Yuan walked to the military tent and stood in front of the table to look at Helian. At this moment, Helian was seriously looking at the urgent message sent from within eight hundred miles of the northern city.


    This urgency had arrived three days ago, and Helian had already read it over ten times, saying that it was impossible for Helian not to be worried about Zi Yuan. Helian but Zi Yuan was rushing in the night, so the enemy''s capture of Xin Zi Yuan would be life-threatening.


    Helian brows drew closer and closer. He put down the anxiety in his hands and supported his forehead with his hand. Perhaps he was too engrossed with his thoughts to realize that Zi Yuan had entered the military tent. Helian''s yearning for Zi Yuan was the weakest.


    Zi Yuan felt his heart ache. What if he didn''t come in? However, when he thought about how much Helian missed him, a sense of happiness arose in his heart.


    Violet Garden softly opened her mouth and said, "Helian, I''m here. Helian."


    In the next moment, Helian Teng stood up abruptly and looked at Zi Yuan without blinking. At this moment, it was as if all time had come to a standstill.


    Looking at the Violet Garden of Helian, she revealed a faint smile and said, "Helian, what''s wrong with you? I''m from the Violet Garden. Why aren''t you saying anything? "


    Helian, who had strode over the table in large strides, tightly hugged Zi Yuan as he finished speaking.


    "Zi Yuan, I thought I wouldn''t let you come? What if something happens to you? "


    Zi Yuan chuckled softly. His face was filled with a blissful smile that he couldn''t conceal. Zi Yuan would hug Helian''s gentle reply.


    "Helian, I''m not as weak as you think I am. How can I not come see you? I also think about you in the palace every day. I think that if I don''t come, I''ll miss you."


    Hearing this, Helian Lie released Zi Yuan and looked at her. "What nonsense are you spouting? My Zi Yuan is going to be fine. Our child is going to be fine as well."


    After saying this, Helian raised his hand and used his fingers to lightly scratch the tip of Violet Garden''s nose.


    "Helian, am I not well? Haven''t you heard? The girl who wants to be the mother is the strongest. "


    No matter what, it was not important. The most important thing was that the Violet Garden had safely appeared before him, and since the Violet Garden was here, he did not need to suffer the pain of lovesick thoughts anymore. Right now, the only thing he could do was protect the safety of the Violet Garden and his children and win this battle.


    The army camp fell into silence once again. Zi Yuan and Helian Lie looked at each other. Their eyes were filled with both of them.


    When Zi Yuan came back to his senses, Helian had already kissed Zi Yuan on the lips. This kiss was so gentle, so gentle, that Helian slowly deepened the kiss and entered Zi Yuan''s mouth.


    This kiss caused the two people''s lungs to be devoid of air. Only then did Helian Lie let go of Zi Yuan. The two of them looked at each other and smiled.


    "Zi Yuan, we must be very tired from being in such a hurry to get here. Let''s rest early today. We can talk about anything tomorrow."


    Zi Yuan nodded. Even though the two of them collapsed on the bed together and the bed in the barracks was very small, he still felt at ease while Zi Yuan nestled in his arms.


    Helian covered Viola with a quilt and covered her with his outer garment. The night in the military tent was still very cold.


    The Violet Garden travelled through the night and fell asleep soon after. Seeing the Violet Garden''s sleeping visage, she felt both heartache and joy. Her heart ached because she had rushed to the frontline without caring about her own body to find her own. She was overjoyed that Zi Yuan loved her as much as she loved her. She would worry about his safety and ignore her own safety.


    Helian turned his head to the side and the corners of Zi Yuan''s mouth curved involuntarily into a smile. His lips slowly approached Zi Yuan''s forehead and kissed it.


    The two of them squeezed together on the bed. Tomorrow, they would definitely be very tired from sleeping. Helian Yi thought that he should sleep on the table for the night and change his bed for the next day. Because the Violet Garden did not come, Helian''s bed was no different.


    The sky was white, and the sounds of drums could be heard from the horizon.


    Zi Yuan was no exception. He opened his eyes and looked at Helian, who was sitting on the edge of the bed.


    "Zi Yuan, did you sleep well last night?" Helian asked.


    Zi Yuan nodded in response.


    Helian thought for a moment, then suddenly opened his mouth.


    "What a little fool, isn''t the bed in the palace much more comfortable than this one?"


    Zi Yuan stood up and looked at Helian, then unexpectedly kissed Helian''s face. After that, she calmly looked in his direction before shifting her gaze back to Helian Lie.


    "Where you are is good. There is you, me, and our child."


    After a while, Helian let go of Zi Yuan and stood up to carry water for Zi Yuan to wash his face and rinse his mouth.


    "Helian, this is too much trouble for you, the King of the Northern Yue."


    "It doesn''t make sense for the king of the Northern Yue to bring water to the consort of the Northern Yue."


    After the two of them were done, Zi Yuan and Helian Lie sat on chairs.


    "Helian, what''s the situation like?"


    "There was a plan to burn their grain a few days ago, but it seems like their backup for the past few days has arrived."


    Zi Yuan nodded.


    "Helian, do you have any way of retreating?"


    Helian laughed as he walked to the side of Zi Yuan.


    "Zi Yuan, I believe that you will naturally be unable to hide your arrival at the front line from them. They will also use this opportunity to catch your attention. As long as Zi Yuan is fine, I will be fine."


    Zi Yuan looked at Helian Lie and said, "Helian Lie, I will take good care of myself and will not give them this opportunity. Actually, I am not as weak as they think." He then smiled at Helian Lie and said, "Helian, I came here this time to fight alongside you in battle and not to watch the show."


    When she finished speaking, Zi Yuan stood up and in the next moment, Helian Lie hugged Zi Yuan into his embrace.


    Yes, the Violet Garden was not as weak as it appeared to be. For the sake of Helian Lie, she had the courage to do anything.


    As long as two people in love were together, the power that would result would be incalculable, unimaginable to anyone.


    The war was about to begin!


    Zi Yuan stood under the city walls of the Northern Yue State looking down at the black mass of enemy troops! Her eyes darkened as she looked at the two people leading the pack. One of them was the Regent of the West Li Country, and the other was the Marquis of the Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue!


    At this moment, the situation was grim. It could be said that they were facing a negative enemy, but the Violet Garden was not afraid at all! Compared to her previous life, this was not even worth mentioning!


    Thinking of this, her thoughts went back to a few days ago. This was not the first war of the North, nor would it be the last. She thought back to a few days ago when the Profound Wings had gone out to meet the enemy.


    It was night. It was as thick as ink. The northern Yue State''s night seemed to be even darker than the night sky. The two armies pressing down on Helian Xuanji''s territory had left Helian Xuan Yi completely exhausted. In the letter sent by the Minister, he asked Helian Xuan Yi to come up with a plan to deal with the enemy as soon as possible. He busily stayed in the imperial study room to review and review the imperial reports.


    Zi Yuan knew that Helian Xuan''s wings worked so hard, so he ordered someone to stew a bowl of bird''s nest and send it to the imperial study.


    The candlelight in the imperial study swayed, and the silhouette of Helian Profound Wings was elongated by the candlelight. Zi Yuan looked at that figure and unconsciously felt a little lonely and lonely.


    Hearing the sound of footsteps, Helian Xuanyi raised his head to look over. When he looked up, he coincidentally met the cold eyes of the Violet Garden.


    For the past few days, he had been busy. Compared to before, he had truly become a lot more tired. Even the appearance that he cared about the most could be washed away. Zi Yuan saw that his chin was growing a bunch of stubble. Zi Yuan placed the nest on the dragon table and put on a coat for him.


    Helian Xuan Yi wrapped his arms around Zi Yuan''s waist and hugged her on his lap. "It''s so late, why aren''t you asleep yet?"


    "How could I sleep when you were busy all night?" As she spoke, she reached out and stroked his chin a few times.


    "It''s so cold at night, why don''t you put on some clothes?"


    Zi Yuan lowered his head to look at his clothes before realizing that he was only wearing his outer clothes. His eyes were as gentle as spring water. "You have to take good care of yourself, and don''t forget your stomach and our child."

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    Violet Garden''s heart tightened. Remembering that tomorrow he was going to personally meet her, she picked up the bowl of bird nest. Her eyebrows were like the crescent moon, and her beauty was so beautiful that she said, "Drink this bowl of bird nest, finish it and rest early."


    Helian Xuanyin scratched the tip of her nose lovingly, "Seeing that you''re so obedient, I''ll drink this bowl of bird nest."


    Zi Yuan handed the bowl in his hand to Helian Xuan Yi. Watching him finish the bowl of bird nest and Helian Xuan Yi drank the last mouthful of the bird nest, he smiled in a rather comforting manner.


    It was probably because they had been busy with battles in recent days and were truly too tired. A short while later, Helian Xuanyin''s body softly leaned towards the Violet Garden and fell into a deep sleep. The Violet Garden faintly sighed, then took off her cloak to cover him. Nannan said, "Just sleep quietly like this. Even if you can only rest for a while, it''s still good ¡­"


    Violet Garden left the imperial study and came to the great hall. The cold moonlight shone through the windows onto the cold stone floor, shining on the armor that reflected the cold air!


    She approached the armor and gently stroked it. Tomorrow, she hoped that this armor would bring her husband great luck!


    The next day, just as the first glimmer of dawn lit up the sky, Zi Yuan woke up. In reality, she hadn''t slept well for the entire night. When she arrived at the royal study, she saw that Helian Xuan Yi had already taken off his noble dragon robe and changed it into sparkling and cold armor, ready to go.


    Zi Yuan walked up to the mirror and gently placed the helmet on his head. She saw the blood-red banner on the helmet and heard him say, "I will definitely return in triumph this time. Wait for me."


    Zi Yuan nodded. "I''ll definitely wait for you."


    Before he left, Helian Xuanyin stretched out his hand and placed it on Violet Garden''s lower abdomen. Although he had not seen any bulges, he knew that there was a small life that was growing inside. "Child, you have to protect the victory of the entire Northern State of Yue and wait for father''s return with your mother."


    At this moment, Yuan Hao and General Li Zhen, who were protecting the palace, seemed to have noticed Zi Yuan''s distraction. They looked at each other in dismay for a moment before General Yuan Hao went up and whispered into Zi Yuan''s ear, "Empress, Empress?"


    These repeated calls made Zi Yuan retract his thoughts. She turned her head to look at him. General Yuan Hao continued, "Empress, what should we do now?"


    Zi Yuan pondered for a while, but didn''t reply. He turned around to look at Murong and Feng Lingxue, who were standing in front of the army. His slender brows furrowed as he thought, "These two people are definitely not easy to deal with."


    Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue also looked up at the tower. They could only see a chilling figure, but couldn''t clearly see that person''s face!


    Zi Yuan waved the red cloak behind him. The cloak fluttered in the wind, shaking off loud sounds. Zi Yuan mounted his horse and ordered the soldiers guarding the gates to open them. She rode her horse out of the city to meet the enemy!


    Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue hadn''t expected that the one sent out by the Northern State would be a general they had never seen before. Their gazes were fixed on the general, whose tall figure in armor looked somewhat like a woman''s charm. They couldn''t help but take a few more glances and slowly move away from the general''s body.


    Is this the Violet Garden that they know?


    Zi Yuan jumped down from his horse with the red tasseled spear in his hand. The anger in his eyes startled both Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue!


    "Aren''t you attacking the city? Just bring it on! " Zi Yuan''s voice was as cold as an icehouse, provoking a chill from Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue!


    Feng Lingxue was about to ask something, but Murong Xiu stopped her. He looked at the Violet Garden with a complex expression. "Violet Garden, why are you fighting today?!"


    Violet Garden''s brows furrowed when she heard this. The corner of her mouth seemed to be moving something. At this moment, she was the heroine in the eyes of the soldiers of the Northern Yue State. She was a target of worship for everyone! But who would have known that she was fighting only for the sake of the Helian Profound Wings, the nation of Helian Profound Wings! It was her country, too, and she would win with its victory, with its honor.


    "Cut the crap. If you want to fight, then fight!" Zi Yuan clenched the red tassel gun in his hand tightly. The red tassels gun seemed to contain a long snake of anger, which directly spurred them into not daring to come close.


    When Murong Xiu heard how cold the Violet Garden was to him, he couldn''t help feeling chilled to the bone. He furrowed his brows in contemplation. Even if the Violet Garden forced him to fight her, he would absolutely not fight her!


    Feng Lingxue glanced at him with the same intention in her eyes: they would not fight with Zi Yuan!


    Zi Yuan''s heart shook like a drum. It wasn''t that she wasn''t afraid, it was that she was very afraid, but this was the only path she could take!


    "Why didn''t you make a move? Are you looking down on me? Or could it be that the Western Fairies and the Dongping Kingdom were originally cowards and cowards? " Zi Yuan used words to provoke them, forcing them to fight him.


    Feng Lingxue frowned when she heard this. Actually, even if they were to fight against the Purple Garden, it might not necessarily be her doing! However, the situation today wasn''t that she was going to challenge the two of them alone, but rather that she was going to fight against the armies of Western Parting and Dongping Kingdom alone! How could she win against so many soldiers by herself?


    "Zi Yuan, you should return. This battlefield isn''t a place for a woman to stay!" Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t belittling Violet Garden because she was a girl, but rather because he didn''t want her to be harmed in the slightest!


    These feelings couldn''t be allowed on this battlefield, but after saying those words, Murong Xiu felt that his words were stupid. Clearly, in the Northern State of Yue, Zi Yuan was the most powerful person there, yet he actually killed her so recklessly. Was he really treating her like a woman and not an enemy? Murong Xiu''s heart skipped a beat. When he remembered that he was being represented by his own country, he readjusted his state of mind and looked at Zi Yuan, who stood opposite him, as if he hadn''t relaxed at all. He always looked like he was about to enter the final battle.


    Because the Violet Garden only had one goal at the moment, and that was to defeat them, no words could shake her resolve!


    "Cut the crap, are you guys going to fight or not? If not, then retreat!" Zi Yuan looked at the great army behind them. It was so dark that he couldn''t tell how many people there were! Her eyes were deep, and the contents could not be seen clearly.


    With the long spear in hand, she turned around and sat on her horse. Her long spear was like a sharp sword as it pierced towards Murong Xiu''s chest. Murong Xiu didn''t hold any weapon in his hand; he merely sidestepped and dodged Zi Yuan''s attack!


    Seeing that the spear didn''t hit Murong Xiu, the next move from the Purple Garden became even more ruthless. Feng Lingxue, who was riding the horse, was startled! He didn''t expect a girl from the Violet Garden to be so ruthless!


    "Xiu, are you still being lenient?" "If you still don''t act, you''ll die at the hands of the Violet Garden!" Feng Lingxue was watching these two fight in a safe zone, and could only watch in panic!


    The battle at the Purple Garden was extremely intense, and the soldiers of the Northern Yue also felt their hearts churning as they watched from behind! Since their general was so powerful, they naturally couldn''t help but admire her in their hearts!


    Just as Murong Xiu was about to make his move, a deep male voice came from the tower. When Zi Yuan heard the man''s voice, he couldn''t help but put down the spear in his hand. The person standing on top of the city gate tower was the king of the Northern Yue, Helian Xuan Yi!


    When Helian Xuanyin looked at the Violet Garden, her eyes were filled with complex emotions. There was pain in her heart, but there was also a hint of anger! She actually dared to take the risk alone ¡­


    Helian Xuanyin walked down from the city gate tower. When the city gate was opened, Zi Yuan''s gaze had always been on him, moving away from him. Dressed in the same armor as her, Helian Xuanyin walked step by step in front of her horse and extended his hand towards her.


    Zi Yuan handed him his hand in shock. When they were in each other''s hands, there was a warmth in his heart that had never been there before!


    Helian Xuanyin carried Violet Garden off her horse and she raised her head to look at him. His eyes were as black as paint and they flickered with a light she had never seen before!


    "You should stay in the palace and wait for me to come back, not fight me yourself!" Helian Xuan Yi glanced at Violet Garden''s armor. It was precisely the same armor he had worn before!


    "But ¡­" Zi Yuan had a lot of things he wanted to say to Helian Xuanyin, but when the words reached his mouth, he didn''t know what to say.


    "Even if I die, I must protect you and the child in my womb." The words of Helian Xuanyin struck the heart of the Violet Garden one after another!


    Helian Xuanyin walked around the Violet Garden. He ordered someone to escort the Violet Garden back, and the Violet Garden saw that the city gate was once again opened. The person who came out was Northern General Ye Blue Cang!


    So it turned out that Xuan Yi had already come up with a plan, but with Lan Cang and the two of them as the vanguards, could they really retreat?


    "Xuan Yi, I''ll go with you!" Zi Yuan called out from behind Helian Xuan Yi, but Helian Xuan Yi acted as if he didn''t hear anything. He gripped his sword and jumped onto the horse!


    The Violet Garden knew that Helian Xuanyin didn''t want her to be in danger, but how could she watch him take the risk!


    Even if she didn''t want to, the soldiers still invited her into the city. If she didn''t want to, they could only use force!


    He Lianyi looked at Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue with murderous eyes. Feng Lingxue had an unruly smile on his face, "Since when did the Emperor of Northern Yue have the ability to let women, women, and children fight? Does this portend the end of the Northern State of Yue? "


    "Right now, your opponents are me and Lan Cang. If you still have anything you want to say, then save it for the next life!"


    Mu Rong Xiu and Feng Lingxue were a bit angry when they heard this. They never thought that the Mysterious Wings of the East would be this arrogant. They didn''t even care about the armies of the West Li and the East Ping Kingdom. Wasn''t he afraid that he would die without a complete corpse?


    Zi Yuan stood at the top of the city gate tower and looked down at the military situation below. Her gaze followed the Helian Profound Wings without moving away from it for even a moment!


    Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue also held long spears in their hands. Murong Xiu''s opponent was the Helian Profound Wings. But Feng Lingxue''s opponent was Lan Cang!


    Helian Xuan Yi was riding a horse, and his brows were tightly knitted. He opened his mouth and said, "Kill!" Then, the army of the Northern Yue and the Helian Profound Wings charged into the sea of people!


    The Violet Garden stood on top of the city gate tower and saw everything clearly. This time, Murong Xiu wasn''t dodging like he was before. Instead, he wanted to take the life of even Xuan Yi with just a single move! Helian Profound Wings was naturally not so easy to deal with. Every time Murong Xiu attacked, Helian Profound Wings would block him! However, the obstruction of the Helian Profound Wings was terrifying to look at, because every time he was just a little bit away, the spear in Murong Xiu''s hand would be two inches longer, and that would take Helian Profound Wings'' life!


    The iron hooves swept across and the yellow sand filled the sky. The air was filled with the unique scent of the battlefield, mixed with the smell of blood!


    "Esteemed Empress, you should return. Below the city is the battlefield. If this corpse were to bleed, I''m afraid it would crash into the little prince ¡­" Xiao Yun stood beside Zi Yuan and said softly.


    "The child''s father is currently fighting with the enemy, I want to let him clearly see just how brave his father is. Even if the Emperor were to die, it would be for the sake of the Northern Yue, and the last drop of blood for the people of the Northern Yue! " Zi Yuan''s speech was very generous, but her heartache was as if a knife had pierced through her heart! She could not fight shoulder-to-shoulder with him, but she could only watch as she died right in front of his eyes!


    No! Xuan Yi wouldn''t die! He would not lose to other countries!


    A layer of mist covered Violet Garden''s eyes. It was quickly blown away by the wind of the battlefield, and everything became clear again!


    She saw that Helian Xuan Yi''s sword was as fast as a meteor, and the long spear in Murong Xiu''s hand was as fast as an arrow! The sword light and the spear shadows made Zi Yuan tremble with fear!


    The personal army led by the Emperor must have raised the morale of the soldiers of the Northern Yue! They shared a common enemy, and the weapons in their hands were aimed at the enemy''s chest! His armor was splashed with a gorgeous red, like a blossoming flower! This was the glory of the Northern Yue soldiers. They threw their heads to the ground and shed hot blood for the sake of this country, their families!


    The soldiers of the Western Parting and the Eastern Pingguo countries were not a match for the soldiers of the Northern Yue State. Soon, half of the soldiers of the Western Parting and the Eastern Pingguo countries were destroyed!


    While Feng Lingxue was fighting with Lan Cang, he took the opportunity to look back at the army behind him and shout at Murong Xiu, "Xiu, there aren''t many soldiers left!"


    When Lan Cang saw Feng Lingxue in a daze, he held the sharp sword in his hand and stabbed towards Feng Lingxue''s chest! Feng Lingxue turned around, holding her long spear in front of her chest, "You want to sneak attack me when I''m unprepared, save yourself!"


    Feng Lingxue lifted the tip of his spear and stabbed straight into Lan Cang''s chest! Lan Cang grit his teeth in pain and endured. He used his sword to pry apart the spear! This spear wound wasn''t too heavy, but it made Lan Cang''s combat strength much smaller!

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    After Feng Lingxue defeated Lan Cang, he rode his horse to help Murong Xiu fight against the Helian Profound Wings! Originally, the strength of the Helian Profound Wings against Murong Xiu was evenly matched, but now with Feng Lingxue, the Helian Profound Wings would be somewhat difficult!


    Zi Yuan stood on top of the city gate tower and saw that the current situation was not good for Helian Profound Wings. She wanted to rush down the city gate tower to help Helian Profound Wings, but was stopped by two soldiers!


    "Do you dare to block my way?!" Violet Garden''s words contained anger. The two soldiers looked at each other, then lowered their heads and said in unison, "Empress, the emperor has ordered that the Empress must stay on the city wall!"


    "What if I don''t?" The Violet Garden would definitely not sit idly by and watch Helian Xuan Yi get hurt!


    The soldier bent over and continued, "Empress, then don''t blame us for being rude!"


    Zi Yuan frowned and asked coldly, "Could it be that you all want to fight me?!"


    The soldiers knelt down and whispered, "We servants do not dare. I just hope that the Empress will not make things difficult for the servants!"


    Zi Yuan knew that these two soldiers would absolutely not let him leave the city to save Helian Xuan Yi! She let out a cold snort and once again stood at the edge of the city gate tower to observe the situation!


    At this moment, even the left side of his Profound Wings'' chest and shoulder were injured. Zi Yuan''s heart clenched in pain. Right now, she wished that she could bleed on behalf of Helian Xuanji!


    Lan Cang was just shot and surrounded by several soldiers from the Western Kingdom. Attack him together!" It was difficult for a hero to fight against four people, he was alone, how could he be a match for five people, not to mention the fact that he was injured!


    Helian Profound Wings'' situation was also very bad. When he fought against the two army''s commander-in-chiefs alone, Helian Profound Wing''s pitch-black eyes had already turned blood-red from his killing intent! Lan Cang had gotten rid of five Western Li soldiers and rushed over to fight against the enemy together with Helian Xuan Wing!


    "I didn''t expect you to actually be a real man. You actually managed to escape from five people even after receiving a gunshot wound from me!" Feng Lingxue saw that Lan Cang''s armor was dyed red with blood, and admired him a lot!


    "I don''t need an enemy to say anything to me that I admire!" Even if the enemy had killed him under the sword, he would not betray the country of Northern Yue!


    Feng Lingxue liked this type of challenger the most. He raised his spear horizontally, "Your opponent is now me!"


    Blue Azure was holding a sword and standing together with Feng Lingxue. Feng Lingxue was riding a horse with a spear in hand as she brushed past Lan Cang''s shoulder. Her speed was so fast that it was impossible to blink! Lan Cang leaned to the left, dodging the attack!


    Feng Lingxue''s spear did not aim to injure Lan Cang, as his goal was ¡ª ¡ª Helian Profound Wings!


    He went around to the back of Helian Xuanyin and stabbed Helian Xuanyin in the back with his spear. Zi Yuan saw the spear piercing Helian Xuanyin''s back and covered her mouth as tears welled up in her eyes ¡­


    What he saw was not the complacent smile on the corner of Feng Lingxue''s mouth, but the tears that had flowed down Zi Yuan''s face while standing on the city gate tower!


    He did not want her to shed tears for him, and he also did not want her to be the only one left in this world who was grieving and grieving!


    A powerful flame surged in his chest as he turned around and stabbed Feng Lingxue''s shoulder. In that instant, the smile that was originally hanging on the corner of Feng Lingxue''s mouth appeared on Helian Profound Wing''s face!


    Feng Lingxue looked at the sword in Helian Xuanyin''s hand piercing onto his shoulder, and his eyes were filled with astonishment. He did not believe that a person who had been severely injured by him would actually have the ability to retaliate!?


    When Murong Xiu saw that Feng Lingxue had been injured, he quickly retreated the Northern Yue soldiers that had surrounded him and rushed towards him. "How are your injuries?"


    Blood kept flowing out from Feng Lingxue''s shoulder, and her lips gradually became a little pale. He tried his best to force out a smile, "It''s okay, I won''t die!"


    Murong Xiu tore off a piece of cloth from his clothes and threw it to Feng Lingxue, "Bandage it yourself!"


    Feng Lingxue simply had no way to bandage the wound, and could only stick a piece of cloth into the wound! Murong Xiu held his long spear horizontally across Lan Cang''s throat. "Helian Xuan''s injuries are not light. Do you want to surrender?"


    Hearing the two words'' surrender '', a smile appeared on Lan Cang''s face. "You''d better go back and see who won this battle."


    Murong Xiu turned around to take a look. Lan Cang was right. Although the injuries sustained by his and Feng Lingxue weren''t light, the soldiers of the West Li and the East Ping Kingdom had suffered a great number of casualties! It could be said that what was injured was twice as much as what was injured in the State of Northern Yue!


    Even though he was severely injured, he could not show it on his face. This was because Zi Yuan was watching over him from the top of the city gate tower and he did not want her to worry and cry for him!


    But, what Helian Xuanyin did not know was that the Violet Garden had seen all of the injuries on his body, and she knew it even more clearly than he did!


    "These words should be asked by me. Do you want to surrender?" Helian Xuan''s hands covered his chest, pressing down on his throat so hard that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood!


    Feng Lingxue was also injured. If this continued, both armies would suffer. Murong Xiu looked at the situation and said in a deep voice, "How about we just drop this matter and call it a draw?" Even though you, the northern barbarians, have injured quite a few of our soldiers, you still suffered such heavy injuries to your Profound Wings! "You are the Emperor of the Northern Yue. If you die, do you think they will continue to fight?" There was another reason why Murong Xiu didn''t kill Helian Profound Wings was because of Zi Yuan!


    He didn''t want to kill Helian Xuanyin in front of the Violet Garden. It wasn''t that he didn''t want to kill her, it was when he lost to her in the future!


    Even Xuan Yi felt that Murong Xiu''s words made sense. The two armies had indeed suffered a lot of injuries today. If they continued to fight, there would only be more casualties!


    "Good!" The Western Kingdom''s Regent is indeed magnanimous. However, the battle between you and the North Vietnamese will not be over! " Helian Xuan Yi used his last bit of strength to turn around and get on the horse. Lan Cang also got on the horse.


    When the Profound Wings of Helian had its back to the city gate, a mouthful of blood sprayed out from its mouth, sprinkling onto the war flag of the Western Paradise! Zi Yuan stood on top of the city gate tower and saw Helian Xuan Yi spitting out blood. No one could stop her. She staggered down the city gate and ordered the soldiers to open the city gate for her!


    The soldier guarding the gates found it difficult to speak. "Empress, the emperor has an order ¡­" Before the soldier could finish his words, he was stopped by Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan drew his sword from her waist and placed it against her neck. "You''d better let me out, or else I''ll immediately die in front of you!"


    The soldier paled and didn''t dare to block Zi Yuan''s way anymore. He opened the gates to let him out, and Zi Yuan ran out, disregarding the fact that he still had children in his stomach.


    When the horse arrived in front of Zi Yuan, Helian Xuan Yi almost fell off his horse. Zi Yuan took a few steps forward, and Helian Xuan Yi coincidentally fell into her arms ¡­


    Zi Yuan held onto Helian Xuanji''s wings. When his hand came into contact with Helian Xuan''s chest, it was blood-red, and even her hand was stained with his blood! Zi Yuan turned around and looked at Murong Xiu''s departing back. A trace of coldness flashed in her eyes. Next time, she would let Murong Xiu have a taste of what it was like!


    He dragged his feet and walked over, "Empress, let me carry Your Majesty back."


    Zi Yuan nodded, and together with Lan Cang, they supported Helian Profound Wings back to the palace!


    In Helian Xuanyin''s bedroom, a few imperial physicians had gathered around Helian Xuanyin to diagnose and treat his illness. Zi Yuan didn''t even take a step away from the bed as she anxiously asked, "Imperial Physician, how is the emperor''s injury? Is there really any life threatening danger? "


    Imperial Physician Zhong, who was treating Xuan Yi, wrinkled his brows. His expression was gloomy and unsightly. When the Violet Garden saw that he didn''t say anything, they felt that the situation wasn''t looking good!


    "Imperial Physician, tell this palace the truth. Just what kind of injury did the emperor have?" The Violet Garden wanted to hear the result. Regardless of whether it was good or bad, she had to know the result!


    Imperial Physician Zhong stroked his beard and bowed as he replied, "To reply esteemed Empress, the emperor''s injuries aren''t serious this time. These wounds aren''t fatal, but the emperor might faint from excessive loss of blood."


    "Then how long before the emperor wakes up?" Zi Yuan asked anxiously.


    Imperial Physician Zhong estimated that it was about time. "He should wake up tomorrow morning."


    Tomorrow? The Violet Garden thought for a while. There was a night that passed between them, so it was hard to say if Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue would take the opportunity to attack the city. Imperial Physician Zhong called out to her a few times, but she didn''t reply. She seemed to be thinking about something important. "Empress Dowager, what''s wrong?"


    The Violet Garden regained her senses and glanced at Imperial Physician Zhong. "What did you say just now?"


    "This old subject will draw up a prescription for the emperor right now. As long as the emperor drinks the medicine, he should wake up. However, for the wounds on the emperor''s body, someone has to clean the emperor''s wounds at night and change them into gauze. "


    "Leave these to me, you don''t have to worry." Purple Garden glanced back at Helian Xuanyin who was lying on the bed. He felt his heart ache faintly. It was to protect this country, to protect himself and the child in his womb that he suffered such heavy injuries.


    Zi Yuan instructed the imperial physician to make a prescription for the medicine, leaving Lan Cang and himself here!


    When there was only Blue Sky and Zi Yuan left in Helian Profound Wings'' palace, Zi Yuan sat on the bed and looked at Lan Cang. He asked softly, "Lan Cang, have you seen clearly how many soldiers Xi Li and Dong Ping have sent this time on the battlefield?"


    "To reply the Empress, the number of enemies on the battlefield should not be all of the Western Diaspora and East Peak armies." Lan Cang, who had already finished bandaging his wounds, replied solemnly to Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan lowered his eyes in thought. Indeed, it was as he had seen on the city gate tower. The number of troops sent by the northern troop wasn''t too many. It was quite incredible that they were able to defeat the combined forces of the Western Parting and the Eastern Plains. There was only one explanation, and that was that their army forces on the battlefield today were not real!


    "You think the same as me! But how do we repel the enemy? " Zi Yuan''s words seemed to be asking Lan Cang, but it also seemed to be asking himself.


    For a moment, Lan Cang couldn''t think of any good methods. When the Violet Garden saw that he was injured, she asked him to go back and rest first. She would leave the rest to him.


    After Lan Cang left, the only people left in the chamber were Violet Garden and the Helian Profound Wings, who was lying on the bed. Zi Yuan walked to the bedside and heard the steady breathing of Helian Xuan Yi. Her heart began to tremble as well! She was very afraid that she would lose him on the battlefield today. Who could understand the feeling of recovering her lost life?


    "If you had died on the battlefield today, I would have jumped down from this tower and gone with you to the underworld." She was used to hearing his love words, so she didn''t know what to say to him. Perhaps it was due to her deep feelings for him, but she couldn''t think of any words to express it.


    Violet Garden was also extremely tired today. She changed out of the thick and heavy armor on her body and only lay down on her side next to Helian Xuan Yi. She quietly listened to his breathing and slowly fell into a deep slumber.


    When she woke up, it was already night. The palace maid told her that the imperial physician had already prepared the medicine and brought it over for her to feed to Helian Xuanyin.


    Zi Yuan nodded and asked the palace maid to bring the medicine over. She was going to feed the Profound Wings of Helian. She took the medicine bowl and sat beside his bed. He didn''t know if she was unconscious or asleep, but she didn''t have the heart to wake him up and take the medicine. She decided to take the medicine and feed it to him one mouthful at a time.


    Zi Yuan was helped up by the palace maid to sit up by Helian Xuanyin. She used a spoon to drink a mouthful of medicine. The taste of this medicine was extremely bitter! Her brows tightly knitted together from the pain. She bent over and pressed the medicine slowly into his mouth, pressing it close to Helian Xuanyin''s lips. Her lips were soft and fragrant, bringing along a strong medicinal fragrance as she drank the medicine.


    The Violet Garden fed him medicine after medicine, and he drank as much of this medicine as she tasted! When she finished the medicine, she set the bowl aside and the palace maid brought a bowl of water and some candied fruits to Violet Garden.

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    Zi Yuan first fed some water to Helian Xuanji and then ate a candied fruit for himself. She glanced outside the window. It was not yet very late in the night. She turned her head to look at the palace maid. "What is the current situation outside?"


    "In reply to the Empress, everything outside is quiet." The palace maid lightly said, afraid that she would disturb Helian Profound Wings'' rest.


    When the Violet Garden heard from the palace maid that the outside was quiet, she felt that the calmer it was, the greater the tranquility, something big would definitely happen!


    "Where is General Ye?"


    "Rest outside the hall." The palace maid continued to whisper.


    When Zi Yuan heard that Lan Cang was resting outside the hall, she lifted the curtain and walked out of the inner hall. She saw that Lan Cang was really resting outside the hall, so she quietly walked over and woke him up even though her steps were light.


    "This general pays his respects to the Empress." Lan Cang stood up and bowed to Violet Garden.


    Zi Yuan did not need to be overly courteous. "Why aren''t you going back to rest?"


    "This lowly general was worried about the safety of the Emperor, so I stayed outside the hall to rest."


    Zi Yuan nodded. She knew that Lan Cang was related to Helian Profound Wings like brothers. When Helian Profound Wings was in danger, Lan Cang would not abandon him. Today, she saw it on the battlefield.


    "Lan Cang, I have something that I wish to discuss with you." Zi Yuan lowered his voice to speak to Lan Cang. Lan Cang raised his eyes to look at Zi Yuan. Seeing the light in her eyes, he knew that she had something important to discuss with him.


    "Empress, please speak freely. If there is anything I need to do, I will do so. Please do not hesitate to instruct me!" Lan Cang cupped his hands together and said with a deep voice.


    Zi Yuan thought for a moment. He had no way of figuring out the strength of the countries of Western Paradise and Dongping. Right now, Helian Xuanyin is also severely injured, and the Emperor himself has been severely injured. His morale is definitely not as steady as it was in the past.


    "Xi Li and Dongping have joined forces to invade our country. I have thought of a countermeasure. General Ye, listen carefully and see if there''s anything wrong with it." He didn''t know if the Purple Garden''s response was good or bad, but he didn''t have a better way!


    Lan Cang nodded as he listened to Zi Yuan''s words. Zi Yuan raised his sleeves and walked to the door of his bedroom. She raised her head to look at the world that had been swept by the flames of war.


    "I feel that we should lure the enemy into our depths by one person. We should confuse them and cause them to lose their wariness so that we can plan our next move!" The Violet Garden had thought of many different methods, but only this should be feasible.


    Lan Cang pondered for a moment. Although this method was effective, it was still too dangerous! No matter who was sent to lure the enemy, that person''s fate would definitely not be good! What''s more, there was no one that he could trust to lure his enemies with?


    Zi Yuan turned his head to look at Lan Cang. Seeing his furrowed brows, she seemed to notice something. "General Ye, are you worried about who you should send to lure the enemy?"


    She was indeed extremely smart. He didn''t say a single word, but she was actually able to see through everything that was going on inside his heart. Lan Cang lowered his head and said in a low voice, "The Empress'' strategy is indeed good, but the person who lures the enemy is a difficult matter."


    "I''ve already decided who I will use to lure the enemy to. I don''t need to worry about the selection at all." The voice of the Violet Garden was cold, reflecting the loneliness within the hall.


    "Does the Empress want to tempt the enemy herself?" Lan Cang''s tone was uncertain.


    Purple Garden nodded. "Yes, I''ll go lure the enemy myself!"


    "You can''t!" Without even thinking about it, Lan Cang rejected it harshly.


    Zi Yuan seemed to have already known about Lan Cang''s reaction. She replied with a smile, "Why not? Does the general think of a better choice than this one? "


    Lan Cang was rendered speechless by Zi Yuan''s question. He didn''t think of a suitable candidate, but he couldn''t agree to let Zi Yuan take the risk either!


    "This general did not think of a suitable candidate, but this general has promised His Majesty that he will definitely protect the Empress in full strength. Thus, the Empress absolutely will not be put at risk!" If the Empress insists on going, why don''t you ask this general to go! "


    "Then, do you think that Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue trust me more?" Or trust you more? " Right now, it was not about who would be more dangerous, but who would be able to convince the enemy that if they sent anyone, they would only be sending themselves to their deaths.


    "Empress, it would be more appropriate if you were to head there."


    "Then that''s it. Actually, I have other things that I need you to do. " The Violet Garden had long anticipated that Lan Cang would stop her, but he was still unable to completely persuade her.


    "Empress, please speak."


    Zi Yuan felt that this next step was the most crucial one compared to the danger he was facing, which was to lure the enemy deeper in! If this step failed, they would lose it all!


    "After I succeed in luring the enemy, I need you to lead the troops and horses to ambush them on the way to Dongping Kingdom. Kill them without any warning!" Once Zi Yuan thought of the successful strategy, they would be able to defeat Xi Li and Dong Ping in one fell swoop!


    "This general will listen to the Empress''s arrangements!"


    Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked Lan Cang, "Then will you still stop me?"


    When Lan Cang heard this, he still wanted to stop Zi Yuan. "Empress, if the Emperor knew, he wouldn''t agree ¡­"


    "The emperor even more so, doesn''t want the Northern State of Yue to perish under his own hands ¡­" After Zi Yuan finished speaking, he turned around and entered the inner hall.


    Lan Cang stood alone on the stone slab outside the hall. He thought back to the scene of Zi Yuan fighting on the battlefield today. The domineering aura she exuded did not belong to a man at all.


    When Zi Yuan returned to the inner hall, he discovered that Helian Xuanyin was awake. She was a little worried that he might have overheard her conversation with Lan Cang earlier.


    She sat down on the edge of his bed and gently placed her hand on his forehead. She tested the temperature of his forehead and said, "It doesn''t seem to be burning anymore."


    Helian Xuanyi''s face was as pale as paper, and the smile on the corners of his mouth was extremely soul-biting. "Zi Yuan, it''s my bad. I''ve made you worry."


    "Why don''t you let me fight against the enemy with you? Let me stand alone on this tower and watch you fight with the enemy? "Do you know that I''m afraid to see you like this today ¡­" Zi Yuan actually didn''t dare to say the following words.


    Helian Xuan Yi''s heart was broken by what Zi Yuan said. He did not want her to be harmed, so he did it. Instead, it made her even more heartbroken.


    Helian Xuanyin sat up from the bed and wrapped her arms around his chest. Zi Yuan was afraid of touching the wounds on his body, so he didn''t dare to move recklessly. He could only place his face lightly against his firm chest.


    His heart beat non-stop, pounding against her heart time and time again. How great, he was still alive ¡­


    "But you shouldn''t have gone to the battlefield alone without me. Have you forgotten that you still have our child in your stomach?" Helian Xuan Yi will never forget the way he saw her from the city gate tower wearing a military uniform, wielding a silver spear in her hand! The way he looked at her was very complicated. There was anger, surprise, and more of being moved ¡­


    Zi Yuan closed his eyes as warm tears fell on his chest. He held her face in his hands as he gazed at it. A few lines of clear tears fell from Qingcheng''s face, and his kiss gently fell on the corner of her eyes. His kiss had finished all the tears on her face, and finally landed on her soft lips.


    Her lips were as soft as the petals of a newborn flower, fragrant and intoxicating. The way he kissed her was extremely gentle, causing Zi Yuan to temporarily forget about the serious situation they were in and immerse herself in the warmth and gentleness with him ¡­


    "The imperial physician said that you need to apply medicine to your wounds at night. Stay here and don''t move, I''ll apply medicine for you." After her lips parted, Zi Yuan thought of what Imperial Physician Zhong had told her.


    Helian Xuanyin nodded her head and leaned back against the pillow. Zi Yuan took out a jade white porcelain bottle. This was the medicine that Imperial Physician Zhong had given him. She undid the bandages on Helian Xuanyin''s body. She saw the spear wounds on his body, and the blood-red flesh was revealed to the outside. Fortunately, the wounds were not deep, otherwise, one would definitely see the bones.


    Zi Yuan lightly rubbed the medicine on Helian Xuan Yi''s wound. She saw Helian Xuan Yi frown. "Is it very painful?"


    Helian Xuan Yi smiled. "Why would it hurt if you helped me apply the medicine?"


    Zi Yuan forced a smile. "You''re still in the mood to joke even now that you''re injured like this."


    No matter how severe his injuries were, as long as he had her by his side, he wouldn''t feel any pain!


    "When I was unconscious, were you the one who fed me the medicine in my mouth?" Helian Xuan Yi remembered that in his dreams, his lips had a very gentle feeling, that kind of feeling was better than anything in the world!


    Violet Garden blushed. "Yeah, that medicine is very bitter. If I had known earlier, I wouldn''t have fed it to you. Drinking it to the point that my mouth still feels very bitter!"


    "Then let me try and see if it''s still very bitter." He sealed Zi Yuan''s lips with his lips, stuck his tongue in, and entwined it with hers. Zi Yuan felt that his kiss was much more domineering than before. She raised her head to receive his kiss.


    After Helian Xuan Yi had eaten his fill, he licked the corner of his mouth with the tip of his tongue. "The current taste is extremely sweet, it''s not as bitter as you said just now."


    Violet Garden was rendered speechless. "Rest early. I''m going to bed too." She tucked him in and walked out of the inner palace hall of the Helian Profound Wings with relief.


    When Zi Yuan walked out of the inner hall, he saw that Lan Cang was still in the outer hall. She knew that he wouldn''t go back to rest if he didn''t see Helian Xuan Yi safely awake, so she decided to first go back and rest.


    Just as Zi Yuan stepped out of the main hall, Lan Cang called out to her. Zi Yuan turned around and glanced at him. "What''s the matter, General, for you to stop me?"


    "Tomorrow, I will cooperate with your plans!" It was a simple sentence, but he thought about it for a very long time.


    Zi Yuan nodded. "With the help of the general, my plan will definitely succeed!" After she finished speaking, she walked out of the Profound Wings'' palace.


    When Zi Yuan returned to his own bedroom, he laid on his bed with his clothes tucked under him. She had never been able to sleep soundly. There were too many worrying matters, so she was unable to calm down.


    How would she lure Feng Lingxue and Murong Xiu tomorrow? The two of them weren''t simple characters. If they used too simple of a method, they would definitely see through it. They had to think of a thorough method that would be difficult for them to see through!


    Feng Lingxue was very competitive; this was a weakness, she had to grasp at it! After thinking for a moment, she closed her eyes and fell asleep ¡­


    The next morning, Zi Yuan changed out of his palace uniform and put on the silver armor. When she walked out of her bedroom, she saw Lan Cang standing outside. When Lan Cang saw the Violet Garden, his eyes were filled with amazement! There were always beauties like that, and it was always appropriate for her to put on thick makeup. Even after changing out of her female attire, she was still a domineering girl.


    "Has the emperor woken up?" Zi Yuan was still thinking about the Helian Profound Wings before his departure.


    "The emperor hasn''t woken up yet. According to the imperial physician, the emperor fell unconscious again. Does the empress want to see the emperor?" Lan Cang felt that Helian Xuan''s wings were seriously injured this time.


    When Zi Yuan heard that Helian Profound Wings had fallen unconscious again, her entire heart rose again. She nodded, wanting to see Helian Profound Wings before she left. Violet Garden was dressed in heavy armor as they walked step by step towards the Profound Wings'' palace. Lan Cang and his soldiers followed behind Violet Garden.


    When they arrived at the palace, Zi Yuan had no intention of going in. He only stood at the window outside the palace and looked at the unconscious Helian Xuan Yi lying on the bed. The imperial physician was currently treating him. She felt a dull ache in her heart. She wanted to forgive her for selfishness in abandoning him to take the risk.


    Xuan Yi, I will protect the Northern Yue Country''s territory with my life!


    Zi Yuan made a promise in his heart. After seeing Helian Xuan Wings, he steeled his heart and led the group out of the city gate!


    "Empress, are you sure you don''t want me to follow you?" According to the plan, Lan Cang was to stay in the city to protect the Helian Profound Wings! However, this trip was too dangerous. He didn''t have the heart to let the Violet Garden go alone!

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    Zi Yuan also didn''t know whether she would be able to make it back alive, but she did her best to smile for Lan Cang''s safety. She lowered her head to look at him and said with a bright smile, "Don''t worry. I''ll be enough!"


    "Empress, you must be careful!" Your majesty and I are waiting here for the news of the Empress''s triumphant return! " Now, other than trusting the Violet Garden, there was no other way!


    Zi Yuan nodded, remembering Lan Cang''s instructions. "I definitely won''t let you down!" She was only allowed to win and not lose!


    She rode her horse out of the city gates with the rest of the group. As soon as she left, she ordered people to close the city gates!


    Violet Garden led her troops and travelled for a distance. The yellow sand filled the sky, the horse hooves trampling on the dust seemed to step on her heart. It told her that she was getting further and further away from the State of Northern Yue!


    A scout came to report that not far ahead was the camp of Westfall and Dongping! Zi Yuan was riding on top of a small hill. She looked down at the tents below. There were neat tents at the foot of the hill. From the number of tents, she could guess that there were quite a few enemy troops! Sure enough, that wasn''t their true strength on the battlefield. This was the true strength of Xunli and Dongping!


    She rode over the hill toward the enemy camp! The soldiers of the West Li Country saw the dust flying in the air. A small group of soldiers and horses were approaching them. He raised his horn and blew on them.


    Feng Lingxue, who was resting in the tent, heard the horn sound and knew that there was an army invading. He put on his armor and walked out of the tent with his spear in hand.


    Outside the tent, Feng Lingxue saw that Murong Xiu had also walked out from the tent. He smiled as he walked in front of him. "The Northern State of Yue is really reckless. They actually rushed here to die."


    Murong Xiu felt that things weren''t going to be simple. He saw that there were indeed troops from the Northern Yue State not far from here. However, there weren''t many of them, making it seem as if they were being cheated!


    "You must never underestimate your enemy. This might be a scheme by even the Profound Wings!" Murong Xiu kindly reminded Feng Lingxue, who couldn''t wait to win.


    Feng Lingxue naturally knew that such a good thing would not occur in this world, but he was very curious as to who would dare to bring their troops here!


    "Xiu, you stay here. I will lead two groups of soldiers to investigate the situation!" Before Murong Xiu could agree, Feng Lingxiu had already mounted his horse and was galloping away with his two squads of soldiers!


    The reason why Zi Yuan brought so few people was to lure them into his trap. As long as they were willing to send out troops, she would be able to carry out that plan! She waited for a while on her horse and sure enough, the other party had arrived!


    Feng Lingxue pulled the horse, and sat on it to watch the person who came to seek death! He could not believe his eyes. The person in front of him was Zi Yuan!


    "Young Marquis of the Dongping Kingdom, we didn''t have a good fight on the battlefield last time. I wonder if we''ll have a chance to exchange a few blows with you today?" There was an unruly smile on Zi Yuan''s beautiful face, which made Feng Lingxue''s heart tremble!


    Feng Lingxue recovered her wits and looked at Zi Yuan with a smile, "Why is it that the cowardly Xuan Yi always allows a woman like you to fight? Could it be that he died from his injuries that day?"


    "Bullshit!" Zi Yuan''s eyes were filled with killing intent as the sword in his hand pierced towards Feng Lingxue''s chest with a murderous intent!


    Feng Lingxue had yet to react, who would draw their sword and kill them when they were still speaking? He dodged to the back, dodging the attack of the Violet Garden.


    Feng Lingxue jumped down from the horse, and Zi Yuan dismounted as well. Feng Lingxue looked at Zi Yuan with interest. A mere girl wanting to challenge his little Marquis of the Eastpan Kingdom, how laughable! However, he did admire that this woman had the courage to challenge him!


    "I only saw you and Murong Xiu fighting on the battlefield last time. I think your skills are pretty good, so I''ll play with you today!" Feng Lingxue told the soldiers behind her not to go up on stage. No matter who dies in this battle, they must not go up and help!


    Zi Yuan smiled. "Little monkey?" Are you just a little monkey that can call out? "


    Feng Lingxue was not annoyed by Zi Yuan''s words. On the contrary, she felt that this girl was even more interesting. No woman had ever dared to joke around with him. He also understood why even Xuan Yi and Murong Xiu had fallen for her.


    "Although you are a woman, this is a battlefield. Don''t expect me to have mercy on you." Feng Lingxue greeted Zi Yuan in advance. Whether she lived or died, it all depended on today!


    "Aren''t you talking too much nonsense? I know that the young duke of Dongping Kingdom is very popular with women, but don''t even think of using some pretty boy trick to lure me in, because I don''t want to take advantage of you!" Zi Yuan said smilingly to Feng Lingxue.


    Not only did Feng Lingxue admire Zi Yuan''s courage, she also admired her eloquence. If she couldn''t speak while praising others, then she would also hurt you so much that you couldn''t find the right words to say.


    "If you are not someone from the Northern State of Yue, I, Little Hou, would really like to marry you home." Feng Lingxue looked at the Violet Garden with a giggle.


    Zi Yuan frowned. Feng Lingxue seemed to be a person without a pattern, but she was so deep that one could not see the bottom, making it hard to fathom!


    It seemed that Feng Lingxue was trying to guess the reason for her visit, but talking for a long time did not seem to be of any use. This girl was exactly as he had expected. She was the only one who was playing with others, so no one could take even the slightest bit of advantage over her.


    "Hey, Zi Yuan, why don''t we stop fighting?" If you want to defeat me, we can do it in a different way. Other than fighting, you can choose any other way you want. " Feng Lingxue decided not to follow Zi Yuan''s wishes. She wanted him to fight with her, but he just couldn''t follow her wishes.


    Violet Garden''s brows contracted as she looked at Feng Lingxue''s harmless and handsome face. The corners of her mouth hooked into a smile, "Could it be that what I''ve said is true? The young duke of the Eastpan Kingdom is only someone who is afraid of death?"


    "Why is Little Marquis someone who''s afraid of death?" Feng Lingxue was not angry at all, and was instead full of interest towards what Zi Yuan had said.


    Zi Yuan felt that his relationship with him was quite deep, but he had no intention of taking the bait!


    "Are you going to fight or not? "If I don''t hit you, then I''ll just get out of the way. Let me find Murong Xiu to fight me." An impatient expression appeared on Zi Yuan''s face.


    When Feng Lingxue heard that Zi Yuan was going to find Murong Xiu, it was obvious that he was looking down on her!


    "Fight!" As long as you are not afraid of death! " Feng Lingxue accepted Zi Yuan''s challenge!


    Zi Yuan secretly rejoiced in his heart. As long as he was willing to fight him, it was fine. Otherwise, how could he lure him into the trap step by step!


    Feng Lingxue had almost guessed Zi Yuan''s motive. She only wanted to fight him because she wanted to wait for him to be captured and be able to enter into the East Ping Kingdom. After finding out about the Violet Garden''s motive, he did not intend to expose it. If he exposed it earlier, what would be the point? He wanted to see if the Purple Garden''s goal was as he thought.


    Grasping Feng Lingxue''s long spear in her hand, she steadily stood on the spot, looking at Zi Yuan, waiting for her to make a move. Zi Yuan was thinking, how could he lose so that Feng Lingxue wouldn''t be able to see through it? He was so cunning, it would not be easy to fool him!


    The Violet Garden could not come up with any solutions in a short period of time, so she decided to fight first before deciding anything. As she fought, she would think of a countermeasure. She held the sword in her hand and leaped into the air with the tip of her feet. When she jumped into the air, she felt that the armor on her was not just any ordinary weight. It was so heavy that she almost couldn''t use her Qing Gong.


    The sword in her hand stabbed straight towards Feng Lingxue, but she did not intend to hit it. She only used three portions of inner strength, but Feng Lingxue took two steps back, blocking her attack with her long spear.


    "Is that all your martial arts can do? If that''s really the case, you won''t be able to harm me. " Feng Lingxue pushed forcefully, and the Violet Garden flipped over in the air due to his inner force, before stably stopping on the ground.


    This Feng Lingxue was truly not easy to deal with. If she had only used simple martial arts, she definitely would not have been able to injure him. On the contrary, it caused people to suspect that she had planned this beforehand!


    Zi Yuan channeled his internal energy and once again leaped into the air. Feng Lingxue saw that there was only one person in mid-air, but it had suddenly turned into six! He thought he was seeing things, but it wasn''t an illusion. Six of Zi Yuan''s figures appeared in an instant!


    Which one was the original body? The way to break through the illusions was to find the original body. If the choice was wrong, then he would be seriously injured!


    Feng Lingxue also leapt into the air and fought against one of the Violet Garden disciples. Unfortunately, the one he fought was not the real Violet Garden!


    The fake Zi Yuan and Feng Lingxue exchanged a few blows before they disappeared. Feng Lingxue''s eyes were filled with astonishment. Before he could even react, his back was struck by a person''s palm!


    Violet Garden did not plan to take Feng Lingxue''s life for this one chapter. However, she had to at least make up for the spear that Feng Lingxue had used to stab Blue Azure!


    Feng Lingxue fell from the sky to the ground and heavily fell after being hit by Zi Yuan''s palm. Zi Yuan stopped in front of Feng Lingxue and smiled at him. "What do you think of my martial arts, Young Marquis?"


    Feng Lingxue didn''t say anything. He felt that the Violet Garden was a woman who prepared to give way to him when they fought, but he didn''t expect that the Violet Garden would actually be so ruthless! Next up, he would no longer show any mercy!


    Seeing Feng Lingxue being beaten to the ground by Zi Yuan, the Northern Yue soldiers behind Zi Yuan shouted in unison, "Kill him! Kill him! "


    "If you want to kill me, it won''t be that easy." Feng Lingxue stood up from the ground and thrusted his spear towards Zi Yuan.


    The Violet Garden saw that Feng Lingxue''s attack came too quickly. It seemed that she wanted her life. However, she would not let him succeed so quickly. It was too easy to lose like this, and it was too unsightly.


    The Violet Garden tilted to the left as the sharp tip of the spear grazed past her shoulder, narrowly missing her! She was only doing this because Feng Lingxue felt that she had won in a perilous situation. This way, she would not lose face and not let Feng Lingxue suspect her.


    "The young duke''s skill isn''t bad, but it''s still lacking compared to mine!" The Violet Garden hid to the left and giggled as she looked at Feng Lingxue.


    Feng Lingxue was a little angry at his earlier shot for not being able to pierce Zi Yuan. He reckoned that the shot would pierce her, but he did not expect her to dodge it so easily!


    Feng Lingxue once again fought with the Violet Garden. This time, he would be extremely careful without taking a single step, and would absolutely not let anything go wrong with him! Zi Yuan had purposely dodged twice. When she saw the trace of anger on Feng Lingxue''s handsome face, she laughed even more happily!


    "What''s wrong with the young duke today?" Is the gun a little soft that''s affecting your performance? " The tip of Violet Garden''s foot lightly tapped Feng Lingxue''s spear tip. She flipped backwards and stopped her footsteps.


    Feng Lingxue stopped moving, and the archer walked to his side, whispering in his ear, "Master Hou, do you want us to secretly help Master Hou kill this woman in order to demoralize the country?"


    "Scram!" Wasn''t it just a woman? Young Marquis has a way to kill her! " Feng Lingxue purposely pretended to be angry, causing Zi Yuan to think that she had angered him!


    Zi Yuan did not understand Feng Lingxue''s motive. She smiled as she looked at the anger on Feng Lingxue''s face. The angrier he got, the happier she would be! As long as he put his heart into it, it meant that he had already begun to fall into his trap!


    "Young duke, do you want to fight again?" Zi Yuan stood by the side with his arms crossed, looking at Feng Lingxue.


    Feng Lingxue pushed away the soldier that had stopped her and took out a spear as he walked in front of Zi Yuan. "Zi Yuan, do you want to make a bet with me, Little Marquis?"


    Zi Yuan frowned and asked, "You can''t beat me, so you''re thinking of using another method?"

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    "Don''t misunderstand me, I just don''t think there''s any point in arguing like this." Feng Lingxue smiled as he spoke to Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan lowered his eyes as he pondered over what Feng Lingxue''s goal was. It was not easy for him to guess his motive.


    "What do you want to bet?" The Violet Garden wanted to see what tricks he was playing.


    The number of soldiers was about the same as the number of soldiers he had brought with him from the East Peak, "Why don''t we each take a bow and shoot one person, and then have some soldiers shoot them from the back as soon as possible? So who can kill ten people the fastest, then who can win?"


    He was indeed the cruel and merciless young duke of the Dongping Kingdom. He''d actually taken human lives as child''s play and toyed with them! However, if she agreed to his request, it would be too heartless. The soldiers of the Northern Yue had families, so she couldn''t let them die here so easily! They were all heroes of the State of Northern Yue, so their lives should be left on the battlefield to kill the enemy! It was not because of the bet, but because of his death!


    Just as Zi Yuan was hesitating, the soldiers of the Northern State of Yue shouted, "General, agree! We have to beat him! "


    "That''s right!" "Our lives are worthless. As long as we can serve the Northern Yue State, even if we die, it would not be enough!" Another soldier said loudly!


    When Feng Lingxue heard these soldiers'' words, he smiled and looked at the Violet Garden. "Violet Garden, the pride of these soldiers is truly admirable. Could it be that you are even inferior to these soldiers?"


    "I''ll bet with you!" The Violet Garden would not let these soldiers die for nothing. If ten soldiers were sacrificed in exchange for the Northern Yue State''s victory, they could be considered to have served the country!


    "Good!" Men, bring out your bows and arrows! " Feng Lingxue had the soldiers of the Eastpan Kingdom bring him bows and arrows.


    Zi Yuan stood with her back facing Feng Lingxue and the bow handed over by the soldiers of the Northern Yue State. Feng Lingxue said with her back facing Zi Yuan, "Later, we will count to three and shoot arrows together."


    "As you say." Zi Yuan''s sharp eyes swept past the soldiers of the Eastpan Kingdom. She estimated that she would probably pretend to lose to Feng Lingxue later.


    "Three, two, one ¡­" Feng Lingxue and Zi Yuan counted at the same time.


    Violet Garden''s arrow shot out first. Although her shot was not accurate, it was still not bad! She had successfully shot a soldier in the chest with the first arrow. She had used a great deal of arm strength with this arrow. It could be said that one arrow could take that soldier''s life!


    Feng Lingxue''s archery was naturally superior to Zi Yuan''s, otherwise he would not have chosen to compete with Zi Yuan''s archery! Zi Yuan only shot one person, but he already shot two!


    The two arrows were shooting faster and faster. It was so fast that it was hard to tell who they were aiming at. The soldiers standing on both sides were also very scared. They did not know if the next arrow would hit them!


    Zi Yuan and Feng Lingxue stopped. She had used up all ten arrows, but only eight people had been shot! And of the ten arrows left in Feng Lingxue''s hand, only one remained; he had shot nine people!


    "There''s no need to bet, you''ve already won!" Zi Yuan had purposely fired off all his arrows so that the soldiers of the Northern Yue would die a little less. She was going to lose anyway, so she wouldn''t lose in a very ugly way. However, this would probably disappoint the soldiers of the Northern Yue.


    Feng Lingxue, on the other hand, felt that this was not enough. He drew his bow and shot his arrow, preparing to shoot the last feather arrow! The Violet Garden stood in front of him and let out a stern roar. "I''ve already lost. Do you still think that it''s not enough?"


    Feng Lingxue aimed the arrow at Zi Yuan''s chest. Zi Yuan did not dodge. Actually, she was worried that Feng Lingxue would shoot her to death, but her intuition told her that he would not do so!


    "Does the young duke want to kill prisoners?" "If you do that, I''m afraid Murong Xiu won''t let you go, right?" Once again, the Violet Garden brought out Murong Xiu. This time, it was Xi Li and Dong Ping joining hands. If he offended Murong Xiu, their Dong Ping Kingdom wouldn''t be in a good spot!


    Feng Lingxue put down the bow in her hand and said in a low voice, "Men, take a rope and tie her up for me and bring her back!"


    Hearing Feng Lingxue''s words, the Violet Garden was extremely happy. As long as Feng Lingxue brought her back, their plan would succeed by half!


    The soldiers of the Empire of Dongping came over with ropes and tied up Zi Yuan''s hands. After they were done, they asked Feng Lingxue, "Little Marquis Lord, should we use a cloth to gag her?"


    "No need, are you all worried that she will scream for help on the way?" Feng Lingxue walked over and pulled at the other end of the rope. With a charming smile, he asked Zi Yuan, "Do you want me to carry you and ride the horse with me, or do you want to follow behind the horse?"


    "Didn''t the young duke say that he cared for the fairer sex?" "Right now, I am not some general of the Northern State of Yue and am only a woman. Don''t tell me that the Junior Marquis shouldn''t be merciful to me?" Actually, Zi Yuan didn''t want to ride with him. She was only thinking for the child in her womb. If she ran behind his horse, this child might not be able to hold on!


    "Interesting." Feng Lingxue smiled as he carried Zi Yuan onto the horse.


    Feng Lingxue ordered the soldiers of the Northern Yue to be tied up and brought back. He leisurely rode his horse and looked at Zi Yuan from time to time, but he did not say anything to her. The Violet Garden was annoyed by his gaze and asked, "Why are you always looking at me?"


    "I''m looking at how devastatingly beautiful you are to have two men dying for you." Just now, when Feng Lingxue looked at her face, she was indeed stunned by her appearance. He had seen countless beauties before, but this was the first time he saw a beauty like her.


    "Then you''d better stay away from me, or you''ll be the third man to die." Zi Yuan said in a cold tone, she had no interest in a devilish, talented man like Feng Lingxue.


    The smile on Feng Lingxue''s face became even more pronounced. This was the first time he had met such a strange woman. This was the first time he was so interested in a woman!


    Zi Yuan''s mood did not decline. Instead, he became a lot happier because he was one step closer to her successful plan. Feng Lingxue was currently feeling very pleased with herself. Later, she would let him know how the crying character was written! Let''s talk about her in the next life!


    "I don''t think you should go back to the Northern Desert. Why don''t you marry me, Little Marquis?" Although you are a member of the Helian Profound Wings, but I see that you are still a beauty, so I reluctantly accepted it! " Feng Lingxue pinched Zi Yuan''s face.


    "You''d better not touch me, or I''ll let you have a good look!"


    "What do you think I''ll look good with your current appearance?" Feng Lingxue glanced at her hand that was tied to the rope, reminding her that she was currently under control!


    Zi Yuan paid no more attention to what he said and continued to look ahead. She wanted to see how far away he was from where Lan Cang was hiding!


    "It''s good that I don''t do anything to you now." Feng Lingxue admired his self-control. Now that he had such a beauty in front of him, he actually did not want to take advantage of her. It was truly magical!


    When Zi Yuan heard Feng Lingxue''s words, he could not help but frown. "Why do you have so much to say?"


    "Talking to a beauty is naturally a bit too much." Feng Lingxue knew that Zi Yuan was deliberately being captured by him, and he thought that she probably didn''t know that he already knew her goal.


    Murong Xiu stood outside the tent as he waited for Feng Lingxue to return. When he saw that the person riding Feng Xue was unexpectedly Zi Yuan, he asked in confusion, "Ling Xue, why did you bring Zi Yuan back?"


    Feng Lingxue dismounted first and carried Zi Yuan off the horse. He ordered someone to bring Zi Yuan away as he walked up to Murong Xiu. "This woman was the one who led the troops to war. However, she was defeated by me. I brought her back."


    "But ¡­" Murong Xiu wanted to visit the Violet Garden, but Feng Lingxue stopped him.


    "Xiu, forget about that woman. Don''t forget that day on the battlefield, she wanted to take your life. And don''t forget your purpose for coming here! " Feng Lingxue knew that Murong Xiu loved Zi Yuan very much. However, if Murong Xiu loved any other woman, he wouldn''t stop him. However, he was currently working with him to attack the Northern Yue. He would definitely allow them to be defeated by a woman!


    Murong Xiu asked in a cold voice, "Then what''s your next plan?"


    "Bring this woman back to the East Peak, and the Northern Yue will definitely come chasing after her. At that time, we will use her as a hostage to take over the Northern Yue!" Feng Lingxue had already thought of this plan just now. No matter what the purpose of Zi Yuan''s capture was, he definitely would not let her succeed!


    Murong Xiu didn''t say anything. He never thought that Feng Lingxue would be so despicable, using the Violet Garden to coerce the Northern Yue to surrender!


    "Xiu, why aren''t you saying anything?" Do you think my plan is good? " Feng Lingxue didn''t understand Murong Xiu''s thoughts, but felt complacent that his plan was very good!


    Murong Xiu turned around and walked into the tent. Feng Lingxue saw that Murong Xiu had returned to the tent, so he went back to rest.


    Zi Yuan had been locked up in a small tent. She had overheard the conversation between the soldiers and thought that they would probably head back to East Peak soon! Violet Garden was overjoyed when she heard this. As long as they could return to the East Mountain, it would be fine. In this way, Blue Sky would be able to annihilate them while lying in ambush on the road to the East Peak!


    After a short while, Feng Lingxue had indeed called for a meeting of the army, and the Violet Garden had also been taken away! Zi Yuan and Feng Lingxue were still riding the same horse. She asked Feng Lingxue where she was going, and Feng Lingxue told her that they were going back to East Peak!


    "Are you guys not attacking the Northern Yue anymore?" Zi Yuan asked as if he was playing dumb.


    Feng Lingxue also replied perfunctorily, "If I can''t beat him, how am I supposed to fight?"


    Zi Yuan remained silent. He knew that Feng Lingxue''s words couldn''t be trusted. She turned her head to look at Mu Rong Xiu, who was standing not far from her. His expression was gloomy as though he was thinking about something. She didn''t know what their goal was yet, but it was fine as long as they went back now!


    Murong Xiu led the team forward for a while. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise coming from the underbrush. When his horse heard the sound, it started to scream! While pulling the reins, Murong Xiu watched the situation!


    Just a moment ago, it had been a loud sound, but now, it was followed by a series of explosions! Many soldiers of the Eastern Ping Country were blown to death by the explosives!


    Feng Lingxue and Zi Yuan were walking behind them. She had heard the explosions in front of them and knew that Murong Xiu and the others had arrived at the place where Blue Sky had set up his ambush! When Feng Lingxue heard the sound of explosives, his first reaction was: they''ve been tricked!

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    "Zi Yuan!" What''s going on!? " Before Feng Lingxue could figure it out, she saw that on both sides of the road, North Yue soldiers were surrounding them with bows and arrows!


    Lan Cang walked out from the grass wearing an armor. Zi Yuan couldn''t help but be excited when he saw Lan Cang. He really didn''t let himself down!


    When Feng Lingxue saw Lan Cang here, he was sure that they had fallen into his trap! He would not let himself die just like that. He held the Violet Garden tightly in his arms as he turned around and rode towards the back!


    "Feng Lingxue! What do you want to do? " When Zi Yuan saw Feng Lingxue bringing him and running towards the back, she knew that he must be trying to escape!


    As Feng Lingxue rode back with the Violet Garden, the Violet Garden couldn''t help but smile. The grand and majestic Marquis of Dongping Kingdom was actually so cowardly and afraid of death! He actually abandoned his ally in the face of a disaster!


    "Aren''t you afraid that Murong Xiu will hate you by doing this?" Zi Yuan turned around to look at Murong Xiu, who was surrounded by Lan Cang.


    Feng Lingxue knew what Violet Garden meant, "It''s good that we can live now, why would we care about allies?"


    "Trash!" The Violet Garden truly felt that it was a pity for Murong Xiu. He actually made a mistake and chose to join hands with someone like Feng Lingxue!


    Feng Lingxue wasn''t afraid of death, he just wanted to use the Violet Garden to save Murong Xiu! He and Zi Yuan rode forward on their horses. As they rode, they heard the mighty sounds of a large group of people in front of them!


    Zi Yuan heard the sound of horse hooves and footsteps. She guessed that it must not be someone from Dongping or Xili. If it wasn''t the people from these two countries, then it was the people from Northern Yue!


    It was Helian Xuan Wing bringing someone to save him! When Zi Yuan knew that the Profound Wings of Helian had arrived, she found it difficult to calm down.


    "Even if you escape, you will still die!" The Violet Garden knew that Helian Xuanyin would definitely not let Feng Lingxue off!


    Feng Lingxue looked at the group in front. The man in the lead wore a set of silver armor, and his pair of eyes were as sharp as an eagle''s when it comes to hunting prey!


    Helian Profound Wings! Why would he appear here?


    Violet Garden had also just been wondering if it was Helian Profound Wings who came here, but when she really saw him, she actually found it hard to believe that the person in front of her eyes was Helian Profound Wings!


    Feng Lingxue and Zi Yuan dismounted, and Helian Xuanyin''s gaze fell upon Zi Yuan. Although his face was not as pale as before, it was still bloodless. His face revealed a gentle smile. "Zi Yuan, come here."


    The Violet Garden wanted to walk over after hearing Helian Xuanyin''s words, but Feng Lingxue stopped her and did not let her pass. He looked at her sharply and said, "Helian Xuanyi, if you want to save your beloved woman, you have to immediately withdraw your troops!"


    "Do you still dare to negotiate with me?" Helian Xuan Yi did not place Feng Lingxue in his eyes at all. Right now, they were the current trend, and were simply not his opponents.


    Feng Lingxue knew that right now, there was no chance for her to resist, "If you let go of our Dongping Kingdom, I promise you that Dongping Congress will immediately break off their agreement with the Western Li Kingdom and will bring the soldiers of the Dongping Kingdom to leave!"


    Hearing Feng Lingxue''s words, Helian Xuan Yi also felt that it was safe. He did not want to fight to the point where both countries were at a loss. If the Eastern Ping Country and the Western Li Nation were to dissolve the contract, it would be difficult for the Western Kingdom to enter into a climate!


    "Good!" I promise you! Immediately release Zi Yuan, and leave! " Helian Xuan Yi said in a low voice, his eyes staring at the Violet Garden.


    Feng Lingxue untied the rope for Zi Yuan, who ran towards Helian Xuanyin''s side. Helian Xuanyin held her tightly, as if she was afraid that she would disappear later! Zi Yuan also tightly held onto Helian Xuanyin''s wings, but she knew that there were still wounds on his body. She did her best to not let her body touch his wounds.


    Feng Lingxue got on the carriage, and Helian Xuanyin promised to send him back to East Peak in the future! Helian Xuanyin and Violet Garden also got into the carriage.


    On the carriage, Zi Yuan had been worrying about the situation over at Lan Cang''s side. Seeing that her hands were tightly clasped together, Helian Xuan Yi held her hand and asked softly, "Zi Yuan, what are you worried about?"


    "I''m worried about Lan Cang''s situation. I wonder how Murong Xiu is doing." Their plan this time was all thanks to Lan Cang. Otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to quickly defeat Xi Li and Dong Ping!


    "Isn''t this your plan? Don''t you know the result yourself? " Helian Xuan Yi asked her meaningfully.


    The Violet Garden knew what Helian Xuanyin meant. He must be blaming her, she actually lied to him twice!


    "I know you must be blaming me, right?" The Violet Garden leaned on his embrace and raised her head to look at him.


    Helian Xuan Yi heaved a long sigh. Why would he blame her? His heart ached for her. It was too late, so how could he bear to blame her?


    "No, I''ve always blamed you."


    Zi Yuan was a little disbelieving and asked again with a smile, "You really aren''t weird?"


    Helian Xuan Yi bent over to kiss Zi Yuan''s lips, firmly blocking her next words. He carefully savored the taste of her lips, as if he was tasting a cup of fine wine. Little by little, it was intoxicating and he didn''t want to leave!


    Zi Yuan''s breathing gradually became ragged. She could feel Helian Xuanji''s large hands slowly reaching towards her chest, kneading the softness of her chest through her clothes.


    Violet Garden could not help but moan a few times. Her moan was even more stimulating to the point that Helian Xuanyin wanted to take a step closer. She still remembered that she was wearing thick armor, but this armor could block the sharp blades of the sabers and spears, and was actually unable to block his wide hands!


    "Zi Yuan, I love you ¡­" Helian Xuanyin whispered into her ear, blowing heat slowly into it.


    Zi Yuan felt the roots of his ears itch, but didn''t continue after a quick rumination with Helian Mystic Wing. If she had not been pregnant, he would have taken her in the carriage!


    The horse carriage travelled very fast. In less than an hour, they had arrived at the city! When they returned to the city, Zi Yuan was surprised to find that Lan Cang was a step faster than them. He had even brought Murong Xiu back!


    Helian Xuan Yi endured his fatigue as he met with Murong Xiu in the imperial study. Murong Xiu stood in the imperial study. The first thing he saw when he saw Helian Xuanyin ask about was actually Violet Garden!


    "Zi Yuan, is she safe now?" Ever since Zi Yuan had been captured by Feng Lingxue, he had been worried about her safety!


    When Xuan Yi heard him mention Zi Yuan, he felt a little unhappy. He said coldly, "It''s good that she''s by my side right now."


    "Where is Feng Lingxue now?" After knowing that the Violet Garden was safe, Murong Xiu was finally relieved.


    Helian Xuanyin had told him that Feng Lingxue had already broken the agreement with the Western Li Country and had withdrawn her troops to return to the Eastpan Kingdom!


    "Murong Xiu, you''re on your own right now. Do you want to continue fighting?" Actually, the answer was very simple. Since Helian Xuan Yi knew that Murong Xiu was a smart person, he definitely wouldn''t take the life and death of a Western Li soldier as a joke.


    Feng Lingxue''s betrayal had put Murong Xiu in a dilemma. If he continued to fight with Bei Yue, he would only lose in the end!


    "Right now, I have already lost. You can just say whatever you want to me. If you want to kill me, I''ll let you do so." Murong Xiu wasn''t afraid of death, but he didn''t want his soldiers to be harmed!


    Helian Xuan Yi could see that Mu Rong Xiu was a man of righteousness. Only a foolish person would have no reason to resist!


    "This is a surrender letter. It says that from now on, Westfall is a subsidiary country of the Northern State of Yue. "However, you can rest assured that I will not bully the citizens of the Western Kingdom. I will treat the people of the Western Kingdom the same way I treat them!" Xuan Yi placed the surrender letter on the dragon''s case.


    Murong Xiu was also well aware that Helian Xuan Yi was a good monarch, and he was a man who would do anything he said! He glanced at the surrender and signed it.


    "Are you satisfied now?" Murong Xiu handed the surrender letter to Helian Xuan Yi.


    Helian Xuan Yi knew that he could win this fight because of Violet Garden''s scheme! If it weren''t for her, the Northern State of Yue would have been beaten to a pulp!


    Violet Garden and Helian looked at the surrender and were extremely happy. Helian Lie couldn''t help but hug her. Delight floated on his face. Zi Yuan''s heart was as sweet as honey as he looked at the slightly excited man in front of her. Who had seen such a cute child like Helian Profound Wings? Only the Violet Garden had the chance to see it. How could she, Zi Yuan, make Helian Xuanji lower his head and beg him to go back?


    "Zi Yuan!?" What did you say? "Are you willing to come back with me now?" Helian Xuan Yi asked in surprise. The excitement on his face exposed his current excited mood.


    Helian Xuan Yi looked at the slightly embarrassed Zi Yuan and did not dare to believe his eyes. Zi Yuan, who had always been opposing him, was now finally willing to open his heart for him? Thus, his efforts would not be in vain. Thus, Helian Xuan Yi hurriedly hugged the beauty before him, afraid that the person before him would disappear if he was careless. However, he didn''t manage to control his own gravity well.


    "Aiya!" Zi Yuan cried out loudly. He looked at the man who was embracing him with a bit of excitement and laughed, "Haha." Lighten up, I''m in pain! Aren''t I a living person right in front of you? What are you worried about? I said that I would naturally go with you. Don''t tell me that you don''t even believe what I, Zi Yuan, have said? " Zi Yuan purposefully said in a slightly angry tone, but his eyes were secretly looking at the expression on Helian Xuan Yi''s face.


    When Xuan Yi heard what Zi Yuan said, he immediately put her down in his arms in a somewhat remorseful manner. He immediately apologized, "Look, my little head is useless. Oh, no! My dear Queen, let''s go back to the palace now! "I will really grant you a spot that you are satisfied with!" Helian Xuan Yi said solemnly.


    After returning to the palace, the general director was very excited to see Helian Xuanyin return. It was truly the blessing of the heavens and the earth. Our emperor has finally returned, and now he no longer has to worry about those lowly ministers eyeing the throne covetously. This was because their emperor was the most supreme existence. Even if he gave them a hundred bear gall, none of them would dare to make a move, much less some official.

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    Just as the general director was about to step forward to inquire, the smile on his face froze. Your Majesty, you have finally returned. "You ¡­" the steward looked at the woman behind the emperor and said gloomily.


    The emperor directly spoke to the steward in a loud voice, "From today onwards, this Violet Garden is my empress. No one is allowed to disobey orders and behead her!" The dignified words of Helian Xuanji were spread throughout the Imperial Palace. Everyone respectfully agreed. Although there were many questions in their hearts, no one dared to go against the will of the Emperor.


    "Men, bring the empress in to bathe and rest!" Helian Xuan Yi said.


    A group of maidservants appeared beside Violet Garden, pushing her into the emperor''s sleeping quarters.


    "You guys first in the afternoon, bathe in the bath. I want to be alone!" After all, she was a modern person, but she was still not used to people bathing her, so she dismissed all the girls.


    Just as she was showering, she noticed that Helian Xuanyin had barged in. She was about to call for someone. Helian Xuan Yi held her in his arms and said, "Zi Yuan, don''t reject me. You know I love you! " As he spoke, he kissed the Violet Garden.


    Zi Yuan also understood the feelings in Helian Xuan Yi''s heart. Thus, she thought to herself, I''ll let myself go. After all, I''m going to be one of those people, so sooner or later, it''ll be the same.


    The two fiery hot bodies were entangled together, unable to part with each other.


    After the excitement passed, Zi Yuan looked at Helian Xuan Yi and finally revealed the secret in his heart. He talked about how she had transmigrated, how she had come here, how she had met him and how she had fallen in love with him. All of these things were told to Helian Xuanyin without reservation.


    Helian Xuanji stared dumbfoundedly at the Violet Garden. There is such a miraculous thing in this world! However, he believed that this woman wouldn''t lie. No wonder Zi Yuan was so powerful.


    According to her description, the place she had come to was a magical country, one that spoke of and used rotors that had never been heard of before. So it turned out that Zi Yuan had experienced such a dangerous situation back at her hometown.


    Although he did not understand what she meant by a bullet, but the thought of that thing penetrating her body made Helian Tendon''s heart ache.


    Helian wanted to give her a peaceful day. She said that in the past, she would only be able to live on the edge of a blade and could lose her life at any time. The most hateful thing was that when he heard that Zi Yuan was betrayed by his comrades, he would be shot to death. No wonder she was so cold to him, not just him, but everyone else as well.


    Hugging Zi Yuan tightly in his embrace, Helian said emotionally, "No matter what happened to you in the past, you are now my wangfei by my side. I will definitely protect you well, as well as our children, and definitely won''t let any harm happen to you." He lightly kissed Zi Yuan''s forehead and hugged her even tighter.


    A trace of a smile appeared on the corner of Zi Yuan''s mouth. She wasn''t wrong about this man.


    "I know," she said, rubbing her face against his chest. She was happy now, just like Helian had loved her.


    "Where did it go?" Helian looked up at her.


    "What?" The Violet Garden was stunned by his question. What happened?


    Helian Xuanji straightened his body and stared into her eyes. "Where did that bullet hit?"


    The Violet Garden could not help but laugh. Even if she had to hit, it would be on the body of the long-dead Violet Garden. "Here." She pointed at her heart.


    Helian Lie bent down and kissed her heart. "Zi Yuan, I, Helian Xuanyi, swear that I will love you well for my entire life. Even if I die, I will make sure that you and your child are settled properly before dying."


    Zi Yuan hit him with some force and said, "What nonsense are you talking about!?" Who let you die? " You can''t joke about something like that.


    She knew very well that death was an easy task. A single bullet could easily take care of you. Living was a difficult task. She wanted all three of them to live well.


    Helian Xuanyin suddenly giggled sillily. "It seems that my wangfei cares more and more about me, hahaha ¡­"


    Seeing the way he was smiling, Zi Yuan rolled her eyes at him, saying that he looked like an idiot.


    Helian Lie continuously asked her what the meaning of being an idiot was and even asked if she meant loving him very much. It made Zi Yuan at a loss whether to laugh or to cry.


    In the 21st century, Zi Yuan was a hitman, and the first taboo of hitmen was relationships. In order to preserve her life, she had frozen herself into a family of six. Unfortunately, in the end, she was betrayed and killed by her companions who fought side by side.


    Eating a hole and growing a wisdom, what was reborn was already the best care and concern of the heavens for her. Violet Garden had to properly cherish this life. She hadn''t intended to interact with anyone for long, but now she was pregnant and was about to become a mother.


    The man in front of her had gained all of her trust. He had become one of her dependencies, and was also the father of her child.


    Zi Yuan felt that he was hiding it from Helian. He didn''t want to tell Helian Lie of his past, and it was also because of the disloyalty and distrust towards their love. That was why she decided to tell him.


    She had also thought that once this man found out about everything, he might be scared to the point of scrambling away, or he might never come looking for her again. Helian''s current reaction made Zi Yuan feel as happy as if she had eaten honey. She really didn''t see the wrong person.


    Closing his eyes, he leaned his head on Helian''s shoulder and enjoyed their sweet time together.


    Early the next morning, Helian went to discuss with the ministers about how to settle the relationship between the Kingdom of Dongping and the Kingdom of Dongping. Seeing him return with a frown, Zi Yuan knew that the group of old ministers had yet to come to a conclusion.


    "What happened? Why are you frowning so early in the morning?" The Violet Garden knew the answer, so she ordered the maidservants to prepare breakfast. She even ordered someone to make a pot of tea.


    Helian Lie took a sip of the blanket and said, "The Eastpan Kingdom has always been a disaster!" Although the Helian side held the upper hand in the exchange of troops, the Eastern Ping Kingdom''s snobbery still could not be underestimated.


    Zi Yuan walked to the chair next door and sat down. "Does the emperor have any thoughts on this?" She had to understand what was on Helian''s mind before she could make her move.


    Helian Lie shook his head and closed his eyes. "That group of ministers caused me a headache from their argument. However, I was still unable to think of any solution. I was really raising them for nothing."


    "Your majesty, chenqie has an idea. I don''t know if I should say it?" Zi Yuan raised his head and glared at him as if he was going to beat her to a pulp if he didn''t let her say what she wanted him to say.


    Helian nodded at her.


    "In terms of strength, the Northern Yue and the Eastern Ping are about the same. I''m afraid that if this continued for a long time, it would be of no benefit to either of them. They would only let this little guy, who was eyeing them covetously, take advantage of them." Zi Yuan explained in detail and explained the current situation to him slowly.


    Helian Lie nodded his head. What the Violet Garden said was right. Even if they were lucky enough to win ten percent of the battle at East Peak, those covetous people would definitely seek an opportunity to attack North Vietnam. At that time, the Northern Yue Dynasty might not be able to escape either.


    "The people of these two countries have been fighting for so many years. If this continues, I''m afraid they will lose the people''s heart. The Emperor cannot afford to let this happen!"


    Helian understood that it was the people who lost the world, so he continued to listen to her.


    "Right now, the best thing for the two countries is to seek peace, not to fight! "Once we stabilize the hearts of the people, it will not be too late for us to consider unifying the world to subdue and subdue the Eastpan Kingdom." Zi Yuan recounted his thoughts.


    Helian Lie sighed. As a woman, she had such vast experience. He was truly ashamed of himself. He really had a treasure. Helian took her hand and supported her view.


    Violet Garden stood up and made a gesture with her hands. "Chenqie requests for orders to go to the Eastpan Kingdom and transmit His Majesty''s orders to the Eastern Pingping Kingdom. If His Majesty finds trouble with this, please grant us your permission, Your Majesty."


    Seeing her salute him, Helian Yu hurriedly stood up to stop her. Helian Lie treated her as if she were his life. How could he allow her to bow to him?


    "Hurry up, you''re still pregnant. You don''t need to care about the rules in the future." Not mentioning that Helian could avoid that topic, how could he bear to watch Zi Yuan struggle when she was still pregnant?


    "Please grant me your grace, Your Majesty." Seeing that he did not intend to answer, Zi Yuan said something else.


    "Please don''t make things difficult for us, okay? "Not to mention that you are pregnant right now and that you can go to Dongping by yourself, how can I bear to be so cruel? If something were to happen to you, how can I live on!" Helian turned his head away from her.


    "Your Majesty, please focus on major matters." Zi Yuan spoke with a righteous tone. She had to help him get rid of all the troubles in his heart. Otherwise, it would be hard for him to be at ease with his character. It would only be bad for his health if he kept it in his heart.


    "Chenqie has interacted with the East Peak King before. He will not do anything to chenqie. Please grant me your permission, Your Majesty." Zi Yuan knelt down and kowtowed.


    When Helian heard her kneeling on the ground, he hurriedly turned around to help her up.


    Zi Yuan, ah, Zi Yuan, what should I do with you?


    Even Xuan Yi was worried about Zi Yuan''s health and couldn''t bear to part with his beloved. However, facing his beloved''s unwell body, no matter how reluctant he was, he still steeled his heart to have his best brother, Lan Cang, accompany him.


    "Zi Yuan, I know you''re very powerful, but it''s best that you don''t forcefully endure your current condition. Lan Cang will take good care of you in my place. I believe in him, and I believe that you''ll recover soon!"


    Helian Lie draped the cloak over Zi Yuan''s shoulders and gently kissed Zi Yuan on the forehead. He whispered into her ear, "I will miss you at every moment!" As the Violet Garden watched Helian''s gentle actions, her eyes gradually began to moisten. The two of them grew further and further away from each other due to the reluctance to part ways.


    "Zi Yuan, don''t be like this. Right now, the most important thing for you is to take care of your body. That way, the emperor won''t worry. If you''re a good emperor, then you''re a good one!" Seeing how Zi Yuan was still frowning, Lan Cang carefully explained. "Lan Cang, don''t worry. I understand. I will take good care of my own body. I will also have to trouble you to escort me all the way!"


    "After hearing what Lan Cang had said, Zi Yuan smiled faintly and said gratefully," "What are you talking about? How could it be troublesome? I''m the emperor''s best brother, and you''re his beloved. Protecting you is something that I am duty-bound to do, how can I say it''s troublesome!"


    When Lan Cang heard the word "trouble" from Zi Yuan, he immediately patted his chest to express his attitude.

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    "Lan Cang, did you know? I know why the Emperor asked you to escort me, not only because you are his best brother, but also because you give the people around you a sense of security. No matter what, I still want to thank you!"


    "Your majesty is truly blessed to be able to find such a lover. I am truly envious of you!" Lan Cang, you''re such a good person. I believe that you''ll definitely find a good woman who can match up to you! She must be waiting for you somewhere, and one day you two will meet! " As Bluesea and Zi Yuan chatted, they were also somewhat relieved from the tedious journey.


    Just like this, Blue Azure and Zi Yuan chatted as they walked. When they reached a forest, Zi Yuan, who was speaking, suddenly had a change in his expression. "Someone''s here!" At the same time, Lan Cang also felt the aura of many people surrounding the carriage. In an instant, he took up his weapon and took up a battle stance, protecting Zi Yuan behind him as he shouted into the air, "Since you''re already here, why don''t you come out? Why don''t you act like a cowering turtle? Why don''t we have a good fight instead?


    After a few seconds, more than ten black-clothed men were transferred from different trees. Each of them held a weapon, and the most surprising thing was that Feng Lingxue was also among them. She gave a graceful smile as she looked at Zi Yuan, "Zi Yuan, I''ve come to pick you up!"


    "Hmph, Feng Lingxue, your thoughts are too good. We''ll talk after we get past me!" As Lan Cang spoke, he took his weapon and flew towards Feng Lingxue. However, the black-clothed men suddenly blocked his path. Lan Cang had no choice but to deal with these black-clothed men first.


    "Lan Cang, I know that your martial arts are very powerful, but it is difficult for two fists to contend against four hands. My people will accompany you in a good fight!" Feng Lingxue said as she walked towards the Violet Garden. The Violet Garden was already prepared for battle, but her body was still uncomfortable and she didn''t have enough strength left over from the battle. What was even more surprising was that when Feng Lingxue walked to the side of the Violet Garden, she casually waved her hands and a bewitching fragrance assaulted her.


    Feng Lingxue looked at the unconscious Zi Yuan, her gaze so gentle that it could melt water, "Do you know?" My Zi Yuan, in fact, I should really thank Helian Profound Wings. Luckily, he only told Lan Cang to escort you, he believes in Lan Cang''s ability so much that he has no time to take care of you with just a dozen normal people. Look, he still doesn''t have I love you, otherwise why wouldn''t he have asked the army to escort you!


    Haha ~ "Feng Lingxue laughed heartily as she carried the unconscious Zi Yuan away from the forest. Lan Cang looked at Feng Lingxue and Zi Yuan, who were getting further and further away, and saw that one of them had actually suffered a blow from a few black-clothed men. He was spitting blood on the ground and unconscious, and when the dozen or so black-clothed men saw him fly away, they all stopped and flew in the direction Feng Lingxue had left.


    In a paradise place in the East Peak Country, a pavilion was constructed with a unique charm. Zi Yuan, whose body was originally being escorted by Helian Xuan Yi''s best brother, Lan Cang, was now lying quietly on a bed in the pavilion. It was so close that if he calmed down, he would be able to hear the sound of the wind.


    Suddenly, the sound of footsteps rang out and the door was pushed open. The one who entered was Feng Lingxue, who had robbed the carriage that day. His footsteps were light, as if he was afraid of waking up Zi Yuan, who was lying on the bed.


    He touched Zi Yuan''s face, lowered his body and kissed Zi Yuan''s lips. Just as he touched Zi Yuan, he suddenly opened his eyes, quickly grabbed Feng Ling Xue''s throat, and said with a murderous and cold face, "Feng Ling Xue, I was originally a real man, but I didn''t expect you to use such a despicable method to take me away, Speak!


    "What happened to Lan Cang? Were you able to kill him?" Feng Lingxue, whose throat was being choked, laughed instead of getting angry, and gently looked at her lover: "Zi Yuan, I also don''t want to use such a despicable method, but if I don''t, I won''t be able to get you! You can rest assured, there''s nothing wrong with Lan Cang. In fact, I respect him a lot. I won''t kill him outside of the battlefield.


    The reason I brought you here is because I hope to take care of you. The environment here is not bad, and you can take care of your own body. Facing the person who deeply loves her, Zi Yuan slowly loosened her grip on her throat and weakly sighed, "Feng Lingxue, there are many good women in this world, why would you want me?


    I''m already a married woman, you don''t have to worry about me! The current me cannot fight with you, but I will take good care of my body. During this period of time, I hope that you will not do anything out of line with me, or else I will die together with you! "


    Feng Lingxue slowly stood up from the bed and tucked the corners of Zi Yuan in as she retreated towards the door. As she retreated, she said to Zi Yuan on the bed, "Zi Yuan, don''t worry, I won''t do anything over the top to you. As long as you can stay here, everything will be fine!" Feng Ling Xue gently left the room and closed the door. Not long later, the place outside of the Peach Blossom Valley once again became quiet.


    Since he was trying to convince the Emissary of Dongping Kingdom with his status, then he shouldn''t have stirred up any trouble, Zi Yuan thought.


    She turned her head to look at Feng Lingxue. What was this man trying to do by bringing her to such a beautiful paradise?


    "Master Hou!" "The corner of her mouth curled up into a smile." I have come here today to discuss an important matter with your country. I wonder if I can meet with your king. "


    This time, she only brought a general to negotiate with her, so Feng Lingxue had a better impression of her. He was not in a hurry to reply to Zi Yuan, so he gently twisted his hair, "General Zi Yuan, would you be willing to play a game with me?"


    Zi Yuan looked curiously at Feng Lingxue.


    Afraid that she would refuse, he hurriedly said, "I also admire the general very much. Your performance on the battlefield that day really shocked me. Everyone said that chess is like life, and I really want to experience the feeling of chess being like life with Lady Violet Garden. I wonder if Lady Purple Garden is willing to honor me?"


    Zi Yuan felt it was truly funny when he addressed her as'' Miss Zi Yuan ''and'' General Zi Yuan ''. She couldn''t help but say, "You''re really interesting. There''s no problem playing chess, but the problem is that I don''t know how to play chess!" I really don''t know any of these ancient chess pieces at all! "


    Her words sounded very strange. Feng Lingxue thought about it and realized that Lady Zi Yuan didn''t want to play chess with him. He couldn''t help but let out a sigh. Violet Garden tilted her head in thought. "How about we not waste this beautiful scenery and take a big risk with our true feelings?"


    "A true heart''s desire to take a big risk? What is that? Is it a tactic? " Feng Lingxue''s face was full of doubt.


    Zi Yuan almost burst out laughing, but when he thought about it again, he didn''t know that this game was normal. What if he found out? That wouldn''t be normal.


    She took a few steps forward and shook her head, "This is a big adventure. We developed this game in the Northern State of Yue. We have the rights to it, but I don''t mind teaching it to you today, so you can play with me."


    Finishing these words, looking at Feng Lingxue''s unchanging blank expression, Zi Yuan pretended to shake her head helplessly, "In short, this is a game, do you want me to teach you how to play?"


    Feng Lingxue stood up and cupped her hands, "Please enlighten me!"


    Zi Yuan felt that this person was truly strange. He was clearly very lustful just now, but now he seemed to have regained a completely different personality all of a sudden.


    Zi Yuan said slowly, "It''s a big risk to speak the truth. We are just playing a game of guessing numbers. Those who guess wrongly will have to accept two punishments. One is to speak the truth while the other is to take a big risk!" The truth is that no matter what question I ask you, you have to try your best to answer me. It''s a huge risk, and no matter what I tell you to do, you have to do it! "


    Even before Zi Yuan''s words ended, Feng Lingxue waved her hands repeatedly, "No, no, what kind of game is this!? "If you want me to attack Xi Li and hurt both of them, then I will go too. If I really lose, then I will fall into your trap!"


    Zi Yuan was really helpless, but Feng Lingxue''s foolish appearance, on the other hand, resembled a person, and was very cute!


    Although she, the Violet Garden, had always been free and easy to handle, she, who was a girl to her bones, would inevitably have her sensitive moments.


    "Why are you so tactless? This is just a game, can it be that your Go is not a game? "


    "I ¡­" Feng Ling Xue scratched her head.


    "Of course I wouldn''t ask too much!" Zi Yuan glanced at him.


    "That''s good, that''s good. But since you mentioned it, this game is quite interesting!" Is this the game that you frequently play in the Northern State of Yue? "


    "Yeah, but I haven''t played this game for a long time. I even forgot about the time I played this game. I only remember that it''s not in this world!"


    Thinking about how she had become deeper and said some unfathomable things that only she could understand, Zi Yuan''s expression changed immediately. "Alright, we''re starting."


    As she spoke, Zi Yuan took out a piece of paper. She had a habit of carrying paper with her because in the modern era, she often brought along a mobile phone to casually record down some things. Even if there was a signal, even if he had a cell phone, the monarch would definitely think of him as a monster. It would be weird if he didn''t imprison him! Thus, ever since she crossed over to this world, the Violet Garden had developed a habit of carrying paper with her at all times. She never thought that it would actually be useful today!


    However, paper alone was not enough. One still needed to write down a number with a brush. That''s not right! It wasn''t a number, but rather a graphic symbol! Violet Garden thought in her heart!

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    The understanding Feng Lingxue quickly realized this point, "Just now, Miss Ziyuan said that you need to write something to make paper for this game. Then, you definitely need a brush and paper, right? I will get a servant to send it over so that you can play this very interesting game with the lady!" Feng Lingxue quickly summoned the servants to prepare the necessary materials needed for the game.


    He seemed very interested. Zi Yuan thought, "Let''s have a good game of this this this time. Maybe I''ll be able to enjoy it. As an emissary, I might be close to success in my mission." Ziyuan thought.


    After the materials were prepared, according to what Zi Yuan said, Feng Lingxue personally drew a graphic symbol on it. As a woman who was used to fighting and killing, Zi Yuan did not dislike these scholars and even had a trace of admiration towards them. She stood at the side and watched as he carefully wrote down what she had to say.


    Although to Zi Yuan, this kind of feeling was only a kind of admiration for someone who could fight on the battlefield while also being able to scribble and paint in a quiet and beautiful place, in Feng Lingxue''s opinion, her current feeling was already different from any feeling she had before.


    He grew up in this kind of war environment and was used to fighting and killing, but in his heart, he loved peace and a peaceful life. In his impression, most women were weak and needed the protection of men. She was valiant and valiant, but she had the temperament of a woman. She seemed to be both a man and a woman, and her body exuded a unique color, this color made people feel dizzy. When she was here, everything around her seemed to have become accessories, as if they had lost all their luster and became dim.


    You drew it so well!" He suddenly recovered from his thoughts and became a bit embarrassed. Zi Yuan had always been carefree and did not notice anything and continued to immerse himself in his very beautiful drawing. Although it was only a few symbols representing numbers, with a few short strokes, one could completely see that this person was a refined person.


    Feng Lingxue frowned. What was wrong with him today? He clearly belonged to the Northern State of Yue and wanted to convince him to become a subordinate like the Western Kingdom. Why did he keep thinking about this so called messenger? What was he doing!?


    Could it be that she had fallen in love with this woman in front of her? One must know that a beauty was a disaster. She was clearly more fond of this woman than the others she had met before, so how could her emotions become uncontrollable now? At first, he had thought that wanting her was just a desire, but now he realized that things weren''t as simple as they seemed.


    He forced himself to stop thinking about it and fully immerse himself in the drawing in front of him, which would be completed very quickly. Zi Yuan handed over his hands and turned these things into small pieces of paper according to the way he played in the modern world. These things were very interesting and strange to Feng Lingxue.


    "Now, we have to start playing!" Zi Yuan''s eyes lit up, and the corners of his mouth revealed a sly smile.


    Her cute expression actually made his heart tremble again. He faintly felt that his heart was losing some control. He closed his eyes for a few seconds, trying his best to restrain his emotions. He had been moved by other girls before and thought that love was love, but now that he thought about it, it was just a good impression. Today, this uncontrollable urge of being a man was called love.


    The ancients once used countless poems and songs to praise love, and it was indeed not easy for people to meet, but perhaps it was because of his chance that could not be sought after that it became so enchanting. This woman in front of him, even if she could move his heart, she was already someone else''s woman. Although he, Feng Lingxue, was a marquis, below tens of thousands of people, in the end, he was still no match for Helian!


    Furthermore, Xili had previously become a vassal state of the Northern State of Helian. He had also gained many rivers and mountains. Perhaps he could soon unite the world. At that time, Helian had the Violet Garden and the world. How natural and unrestrained would he be!


    In his heart, Feng Lingxue played this game with Purple Garden. After all, they had no experience and weren''t very clear on the rules of the game. Feng Lingxue lost in the first round. He helplessly scratched his head. He remembered that the Violet Garden just said that she would be punished if she lost. He wondered what the punishment in her mouth was.


    "Do you choose to speak the truth or are you taking a big risk?" Zi Yuan had an expression on his face.


    Feng Lingxue lowered his head in thought, the Great Adventure sounded more warlike, but he himself preferred something that was a bit more peaceful, "Truth be told!"


    "Alright!" The Violet Garden lowered her head in thought for a moment. Marquis Feng, you should know my purpose in coming here, right? I want to ask you, do you think you will let me reach my goal this time and then leave? "


    His voice was so sharp that it directly went to the point of the two countries'' interest and relationship, but Feng Lingxue was not very nervous. His eyes looked into the distance, and after a long time, he slowly said, "Ziyuan, do you want to hear a story from me? When I finish telling this story, I will naturally answer your question!"


    "Alright!" Zi Yuan looked straight at him, waiting for his story.


    "Actually, I was close friends with the young prince of South Hearing Country whom Miss Zi Yuan and I fell in love with. At that time, we were in love with each other, and we were very close, and often talked about national affairs together. At that time, we became very close friends, and I don''t know if you''ve ever heard of it, but perhaps you haven''t."


    After pausing for a moment, he continued slowly, "Actually, I am also entrusted by an old friend. I am actually just like the young prince, I am a very peaceful person, we do not like to fight and kill, and we will not fight for the world, but the only thing we must insist on is that no matter who unified the world in the future, no matter how powerful he is or what method he takes, he must always be a king who understands how to protect the people. We must ensure that they will be willing to live in peace, but I must complete the task given to me by my old friend, many people think that I want to unify the world in order to not have my own ambition. "What I want is for the citizens of the Eastpan Kingdom to live and work in peace!"


    Zi Yuan thought, "I''m not the Zi Yuan you mentioned." However, she knew that she could not speak of this fact. Even though Feng Lingxue had clearly stated her ambitions, she did not expect him to deliberately use these words to mess up her thoughts.


    Just now, he had led dozens of black-clothed masters to defeat Lan Cang. Now, she still didn''t know about Lan Cang''s injuries, but she had been imprisoned in this seemingly beautiful place! Who would have thought that right now, he would actually have such a tough time of it? He had always heard in the martial arts world that Feng Lingxue was a carefree person, but he didn''t expect her to be this scheming.


    "Master Hou, we, the emperor of the Northern State of Helian, have a benevolent heart. We must ensure that all of the subjects of our countries and vassal states will live and work in peace, but, the concept of good governance should not only exist in the monarch''s mind, because good governance should also exist in the mind of an important duke or monarch to a certain extent. Lord Feng, you want to show your peaceful thoughts by beating the followers of the emissaries sent from the Northern State of Yue?"


    Her words were overbearing and caused him to be at a loss for words. He, Feng Lingxue, also did not truly want to deal with the Northern State of Yue and Lan Cang. He just wanted to capture Zi Yuan!


    Zi Yuan was momentarily at a loss for words and continued, "What is the marquis trying to do by imprisoning me?"


    He waved his sleeve. "Miss Purple Garden, don''t you know my intention for bringing you to this beautiful place?" Helian Yu is different, he will definitely be able to give you everything you want. However, if I am Helian, if you are my woman, I believe that I will also be able to unite the world, because you are worth it. "


    Zi Yuan snorted, "Master Hou, I''ve come here to represent Bei Yue to talk to you about the relationship between Bei Yue Country and Dongping Country. You shouldn''t always talk about other things, alright? I believe that you''re rather interested in the relationship between Bei Yue Country. How about you let your subordinate get some wine, and I and Master Hou have a drink today to discuss this major event!"


    "Alright!" Feng Lingxue immediately agreed, and he ordered his subordinate to get some food and wine according to Zi Yuan''s request. He raised his wine cup and toasted Zi Yuan, "Lady Zi Yuan, the further we go tonight, the greater the honor of being able to drink with Lady Zi Yuan under the moon! "Come!"


    Zi Yuan raised his wine cup and downed it in one gulp. Actually, in her heart, she was still worried about Lan Cang, not because she was worried about Lan Cang''s injuries. She believed that although Feng Lingxue had brought a lot of black-clothed people with her, she would not hurt Lan Cang that much. She knew Helian too well, not only because she was the woman he loved the most, the only woman he loved, but also because she had Helian''s flesh and blood in her belly. If Helian Lie knew that Feng Lingxue was imprisoned, he would definitely impulsively bring his troops here!


    At that time, even though the chances of Northern Yue losing were very small, there was no chance of peace with the Empire of Dongping. Then, her trip here to the Violet Garden would be worthless!


    "Marquis Feng, you also know that I, Zi Yuan, am not a very patient person. I came here this time to discuss matters of peace with Dongping Country, and the years of war that our two countries do not wish to see have occurred, now that the biggest ally of Dongping Country, Xi Li, has become a vassal state of Northern Yue State, to a certain extent, Xi Li''s military might is even greater than Dongping Country''s. He has chosen to surrender to us, so there is a reason in his decision.


    At this time, Feng Lingxue was also thinking about this matter. Even though this was not a small matter, after he reported it to his monarch, it would probably take many days before he could come to a decision. He was temporarily unable to answer Zi Yuan''s question.


    On the other hand, it was a rare encounter that Lady Violet Garden had come here for a long time. Who knew how long it would be before they met again! Thus, he toasted Lady Violet Garden one cup after another. He did not even bother about the change in her expression.


    Feng Lingxue''s tolerance for alcohol was originally not very good. Coupled with the fact that today''s feelings were difficult to control, she drank too much. After a while, her brain lost consciousness, and the contours of Lady Zichenyuan''s face gradually became blurry!


    When he saw a white hand on the table, he could not help but go over and hold it. He muttered, "Lady Ziyuan, come and settle down with me in my country. I will definitely not treat you unfairly!"


    How could the Violet Garden endure such humiliation? She jumped up and wanted to pull out her sword, but discovered that her weapon had already been taken away by Feng Lingxue to who knows where. With a burst of anger, she threw an empty palm towards her opponent! He punched him hard, and the pain in his body made him cry out.


    At this moment, a guard passed by. When he saw that the general from the Northern State of Yue didn''t know how to talk about Lord Feng Lingxue fainting and even used force against him, he shouted, "Come, come!" Not long later, a dozen black clothed guards walked over. The Violet Garden knew that her body was currently weak and she was not a match for these few people. Thinking of her goal this time, she clenched her teeth and acknowledged them. She did not resist as they brought her into a black house!

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    Due to the fact that Lady Violet Garden had fainted earlier, her body was still rather weak. She had only drunk a little bit of alcohol. Although her body was weak, her mind was very clear. It seemed that Dongping and Beiyue were destined to have a relatively large war!


    At this time, the door was opened with a clang, and the drunk Feng Lingxue walked in. A wave of nausea flooded up from the Violet Garden''s heart!


    At this time, Feng Lingxue walked in with a smile on her face. Zi Yuan could not help but exclaim, ''No matter whether this man is in ancient times or modern times, getting drunk is the same as being virtuous, just that he has a lustful look on his face!''


    But then, he realized that he was, after all, an emissary of the Northern State of Yue and a female general. This Feng Lingxue should not have done anything to him, but the truth was the complete opposite of what she had imagined. Feng Lingxue sat down next to her and extended his hand to touch his face.


    Fortunately, Feng Lingxue did not make any further movements. He just sat there quietly, thinking for a few seconds. He slowly said, "Lady Zi Yuan, ever since I met you on the battlefield, I felt that it was you. You are that girl that made my heart beat faster! However, we met on the battlefield, did you know that? "Actually, I already knew that you were using a method to lure the enemy in, but I didn''t want to expose you. Originally, I was an ally of the Western Kingdom, so I should have helped them, but not only did I not help them, I also added insult to injury, allowing them to fall into your trap. Do you know how deep my feelings for you are?"


    He didn''t think that a scheme that he thought was very subtle would be seen through by Feng Lingxue. But fortunately, he didn''t say it at the time, and also didn''t use this opportunity to counterattack. It seems like the Western Kingdom was able to surrender successfully, Feng Lingxue had done a great job!


    She knew that she liked Helian. After experiencing so much with Helian, they had already become a whole entity that could not be separated. When others talked about love with her, she only felt speechless and disgusted.


    "Feng Lingxue, let go of my rope first. As an emissary of the Northern State of Yue, you actually treat me like this. Aren''t you afraid of Helian and his troops trampling over the Eastern Ping Kingdom? "Humph!"


    "If you don''t let go, if you don''t let go, you might not belong to me anymore!" He seemed to be talking drunk.


    "You, what are you talking about? Don''t tell me that the person who tied me up is you? Don''t even think about it, someone like you, instead of negotiating with our Northern Yue State, instead of trapping me here, you want to harm my followers."


    Every word she said pierced his heart. Although he did not have any great achievements in his life, Feng Lingxue was a person who lived a natural and free life, so how could she be trapped by emotions this time? One must know that he was a marquis, and he should value the interests of his country to the best of his abilities; he should be able to have feelings for the concubine of the monarch of the Northern State of Yue!


    Moreover, even if one day, the Beiping Country was strong enough to defeat the Beiyue Country, with how deep the relationship between Zi Yuan and Helian was, it was likely that she wouldn''t be able to belong to him.


    "I didn''t expect Marquis Feng, who is praised by everyone, to be such a villain in the dark. Although I am grateful that with your silent help, you successfully made the countries of Western Li and Northern Yue sign the treaty, but I must say, you did not continue to protect the interests of your allies after we set up a trap for you in Murong Xue. Instead, you escaped for the sake of your own interests!" The current Murong Xue still doesn''t know how much she hates you! Right now, you''re not surrendering to the Northern State of Yue, but you''re imprisoning me here. This is basically paving the way for your own enemies to sit down on your back! It is not too late for you to receive your retribution! "


    Her words really stung his heart. At the same time, Lan Lingxue and her men had set up an ambush for Lan Cang.


    Furthermore, this time, Zi Yuan was going to be the messenger, so he also felt that victory was within his grasp. After all, the Eastern Ping Country was a very small country, and without the assistance of the Western Kingdom, he would at least need to prepare a hundred years for a battle with the Northern Desert.


    Helian believed that the monarch of the Eastpan Kingdom should not be so farsighted and wanted a small country like himself to go against the powerful Northern State. Thus, he found a few of his more optimistic ministers to play chess in the palace while waiting for the servants to report the good news that Zi Yuan had brought back from his triumphant return. In this way, the Northern State of Yue would truly unite the world.


    Thus, when they were playing chess, they consciously let Helian to gain an advantageous position. After playing a few rounds of chess, Helian became extremely happy, however, they did not expect that, while he was laughing out loud, the servants would come to report. He could not help but frown, "Right now, we are all looking forward to the peaceful dawn. What else is there for us to report?"


    The servant trembled even more. "Reporting, reporting to the monarch, wangfei, she ¡­"


    Helian Zi stood up and almost pushed his way to the chessboard. At this time, a servant had already come in with a blue warehouse covered in blood. When Helian could see that he was covered in blood, Helian could tell that this trip to the East Peak was not going to end well!


    He quickly walked down and helped Blue Cage up, "Don''t mind so much etiquette. What about the lonely princess? Ah? Where''s Zi Yuan? Why didn''t she come back with you! "


    Lan Cang''s trembling appearance made Helian Lie extremely anxious. "Didn''t I ask you to go and protect her? Where is the Lady Violet Garden you were protecting?"


    Helian''s eyebrows raised and his face was filled with anxiety.


    At this time, Lan Cang slowly opened his mouth and said, "Reporting to the King, the Royal Concubine was captured by the people Feng Lingxue brought!"


    "What?" Feng Lingxue actually dared to capture my man? Who gave him that much courage? Could it be that he isn''t afraid of me leading troops to flatten Dongping tomorrow? Get up and tell me what the hell is going on. "


    He first set up an ambush on the road, he used a secret plan to make the wangfei unconscious, then he brought more than a dozen black clothed men to attack me together, while Feng Lingxue appeared and took away the wangfei who had fainted, and when this official had almost taken care of all the black clothed people, this official was already severely injured, I followed the road for a long time, but still could not find the shadow of the wangfei, so I had no choice but to borrow a horse from a farmer on the way to report the situation to the King, and ask him to bring the soldiers to rescue the wangfei quickly!


    "Someone, come!" Helian Gao roared. Yun Hao and Li Zhen, the two great generals, quickly requested for the consort to come forward and rescue her. Helian Yu was so anxious that she wanted to personally go forward.


    Unexpectedly, Lan Cang suddenly kneeled down once again. Helian Lie thought that he was feeling guilty and ashamed because he did not complete his mission of protecting his wife, so he explained the situation to him, "Lan Cang, I don''t blame you anymore, I know that you must have done your best, but I never thought that Feng Lingxue was actually so cunning, actually using such a scheme to deal with the messenger I sent, and even dared to soft my wife, I will let him know the consequences of doing so, you get up first, don''t blame yourself, I don''t blame you now. I think that I will personally go out and lead two generals, Li Zhen and General Yuan Hao, to flatten Dongping and let them know the fate of the consort who harmed the interests of our North Yue Kingdom! As for you, you can just recuperate here. I will get a doctor to treat your injuries, and you can just wait here for the good news of our triumphant return! "


    As he spoke, the King was about to go to his sleeping quarters to change his clothes and prepare to head to Dongping Kingdom. Li Zhen and the other generals were also discussing the matter of mobilizing the army!


    "Absolutely not, my king!" Lan Cang cupped his hands together, "Great King, I am the same as you. Before this, I never thought that Feng Lingxue would use such a trick ah, but you think that if he uses this, it might be possible that he is luring us away." This man is so crafty that he might be planning to take over our palace when all of us go to the East Pingguo with the majority of our troops. Perhaps he is not confident of his plans, so he went after the princess! Everyone knows that you are sincere to your royal wife. If you know that your royal wife is in danger, you will definitely bring an army with you! "


    At this time, Lan Cang had already become our vassal state, so Feng Lingxue should have already felt that he was in a difficult situation. Right now, he has two paths, one is the same as Xi Li, a peaceful way to solve problems and become our vassal state, but I feel that he will only go this way when he absolutely has no other choice, and the other path is to fight to the death with our Northern State of Yue.


    As he said that, the Military Advisor beside him also interrupted, "Great King, I feel that what General Lan Cang said is extremely true! Since ancient times, although the law of the jungle is the law of the jungle, but the weak nations can be seen everywhere in defeating the strong nations. Today, the King has sent messengers to negotiate peace, and in order to express our sincerity, the Royal Consort has personally stepped in. Your Majesty, at this time, you must absolutely not leave the State of Northern Yue. "


    Helian Lie nodded repeatedly. "What you have said makes sense. What should we do then?"


    General Li Zhen quickly expressed his opinion, "Great King, this time, Dongping Kingdom is so arrogant, let this official destroy their prestige and prestige. Since a small Dongping Kingdom can adopt a plan to fight against our Northern State, then I believe we can also use some tactics. When we are on the road with General Yuan Hao, we can discuss this with him, and we can be certain that we will leave a certain number of troops behind in the capital. Furthermore, Great King, you cannot leave the Northern State."


    "Alright, let''s do it! "You guys go, flatten Dongping and rescue the wangfei. There will be heavy rewards when you come back!" Helian waved his hand and urged them to return quickly!

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    In Helian Lie''s heart, the Eastpan Kingdom was truly too small. The reason why they did not send out their troops earlier was because the Northern Yue State had always regarded the Western Parting Country as their biggest enemy country, and had put all their effort into dealing with the Western Parting Country. The Eastpan Country had only been unable to find an opportunity to deal with them, and the Western Parting Kingdom had even allied with the Eastern Parting Kingdom.


    On the way, General Li Zhen and General Yuan Hao discussed some countermeasures. They had only brought half of their troops with them this time around. However, it was more than enough to deal with a small Empire of Dongping. The last time Li Zhenyuan had fought, he had paid attention to this person called Feng Lingxue, and the way he had looked at her was not like how a general looked at a general would look at a general. Originally, he had wanted to tell this matter to the king, but due to various reasons, he had not said it.


    "Have you noticed that in the past few battles, I''ve always wanted to suppress him in terms of aura and say something to him, but this person''s eyes are always on the face of the wangfei. The wangfei is indeed a wondrous woman, but only our wangfei is worthy of her. How could it be the people of the East Ping Kingdom? Moreover, he''s not a monarch, he''s only a young prince, I really don''t know how much he''s worth!"


    Li Zhen and Yuan Hao had the same thought and couldn''t help but increase their speed. If the wangfei really was ruined by this despicable person, then perhaps the King would kill everyone in Dongping! At that time, even if he, Feng Lingxue, had ten thousand heads, he would still not be able to do it!


    However, it was best not to let this happen. They could only quicken their pace. At this time, the King inside the palace was more anxious than anyone else. He was truly worried that Feng Lingxue would be disrespectful to his wangfei, and he was even more afraid of making a mistake, because inside his wangfei''s stomach, your child would be frightened. Right now, he was truly regretful that he should have persuaded her to go to Dongping Kingdom.


    Actually, Feng Lingxue, who was drunk at this time, was no better than they thought. He first spoke a lot of words of admiration towards her from the side of Zi Yuan, who was tied up by his servants, then he started to look at her dead. Zi Yuan was very worried that she would make a move, so she felt that it was strange that she had only been unconscious for a short while, but did not know why her body was so weak. At this time, one of Feng Lingxue''s unintentional words actually answered her question.


    "What do you think? Although our country is small, our country''s production technology is very advanced. For example, the Ecstasy I gave you is very useful. I think you really feel dizzy today, haha."


    "Bastard, you actually have such a face. I thought that you were just a person in love during the day, and playing games with you, and I was really ashamed of what I did during the day. To think that our country truly wanted to negotiate with your country, you actually dared to drug me, and I swear to the heavens, unless my Violet Garden dies here, I will get out, and I will definitely tear you into five pieces! "


    She was gritting her teeth as she spoke, but he had a drunken, mischievous smile on his face.


    "Princess, does this small black room taste good?"


    Feng Lingxue approached the Violet Garden step by step, his eyes lustful. This wangfei looked like a beauty that could topple empires. Her reputation was well-deserved, and she said she was a rare beauty.


    "Go away." The Purple Garden was truly worthy of the title of wangfei. It exuded a prideful air of purity and purity. Even if it was under someone else''s roof, or if it was in an ambush and locked up in a small black room, its dignity still remained.


    He took off the cloak on his body and passed it to his subordinates. Then, he waved his hand and the people guarding in the room dispersed.


    "You''re pretty stubborn, I like it."


    Feng Lingxue got closer to the purple garden once more and found that this little girl was indeed worthy of her reputation. Her age of seventeen or eighteen was like a flower, and even if she was angry, her little face was still quite pretty.


    Her long eyelashes flickered as her eyes blinked. Looking down, her nose was straight without cutting, and her mouth was like a red cherry. The ratio was just right.


    This face was truly attractive.


    "Esteemed wangfei, you''re injured. How is this prince''s treatment of your injuries?"


    Only then did Feng Lingxue see that the Violet Garden''s sleeves were bleeding as they dropped to the ground bit by bit. It seemed that her subordinates had not treated this beauty well, and her injuries were not serious.


    "Go away!" Like an angry female leopard, no matter how gentle the Violet Garden was, how could it have a good temper when facing the Eastern Ping Prince?


    He didn''t pay attention to Zi Yuan''s anger as he expected for this little girl to have some great abilities. Feng Lingxue had practiced martial arts since she was young, and there were only a few people in Dongping that could fight with him.


    Squatting down, Feng Lingxue''s tall and big body stood in front of Zi Yuan with power as great as a mountain.


    She instinctively retreated, and the wound on her back was faintly aching. She had endured through the entire day, so how strong was the arrow? Zi Yuan gritted her teeth, not willing to show her weak side in front of Feng Lingxue.


    The huge palm suddenly stepped forward and grabbed Zi Yuan.


    "Ah ¡­" Due to the pain from her back being torn apart, Zi Yuan couldn''t help but shout out.


    From the looks of it, Zi Yuan''s situation was much more complicated than he had imagined. The beauty in front of him was not only a vase, she could endure the pain and did not want her enemy to beg for mercy. With such strength, there was still a little appreciation in his heart.


    Zi Yuan bit her lip, causing her to turn pale. He held her left shoulder with his right hand to ease the pain in her back.


    "You''re still being stubborn? Come over here." Feng Lingxue originally wanted to torment the Violet Garden, but after seeing the scene in front of her, she couldn''t help but feel pity for the fairer sex.


    "I don''t want it. Go away." Without making any concessions, he would rather bleed himself to death or die from the infection than to let Feng Lingxue taint him at all.


    This girl was simply too stubborn. It seemed like the bleeding situation had persisted for some time already. If she didn''t treat her now, the consequences would be unimaginable and she wouldn''t be able to put on a show of a wangfei''s temper.


    Feng Lingxue walked out of the small dark room and called for his subordinates.


    "Go and prepare a fire for me and a basin of clean hot water. And clean white cloth. "


    "Understood."


    Very quickly, hot water and torches were prepared and placed in front of Feng Lingxue. He was not at ease to leave the Purple Garden to this humble one, it seemed like Feng Lingxue was coming in person.


    He had originally thought that since Prince Dongping could make an ambush, then he must be a vile character and wouldn''t do anything bright.


    He took out the knife he carried with him from his pants and started to heat it on the torch.


    "Come over here, why are you hiding so far away?" Feng Lingxue saw that Zi Yuan had already shrunk his body back into a corner of the room, went up and firmly grabbed Zi Yuan, placed her on his waist, and threw her onto the bed.


    "Don''t come near me, I don''t want you. Leave. Don''t come over." Zi Yuan could deeply feel how strong Feng Lingxue was. He was absolutely not Feng Lingxue''s match, and he didn''t know what else he had to face.


    "Rip ¡­" Feng Lingxue only used 10% of his strength. With one hand, he grabbed the two small hands of Zi Yuan, and with the other, he ripped the coat of Zi Yuan.


    "Ah, you bastard!" Violent with embarrassment, Viola shouts from the bed.


    "Stop being so noisy, I''m doing this for your own good. Don''t tell me you want to die?" It seemed impossible for Zi Yuan to remove it himself. Furthermore, the arrowhead was shaped like a barb and was stuck in its center. As she spoke, the upper part of Zi Yuan''s body was stripped bare, leaving behind only his undergarment.


    "I beg you, don''t touch me. You would rather kill me." At this time, the Violet Garden already had tears all over her face. The day''s experiences had not caused her to cry, but Feng Lingxue''s disrespectful actions had made her wish that she was dead. To a woman, integrity was extremely important.


    Feng Lingxue''s eyes lit up, not only was this woman beautiful, her figure was also excellent, her white skin was like silk, such a wangfei was the dream of every man in the world.


    Separated by just a layer of undergarment, Feng Lingxue could feel the panting and hissing of fear. The rise and fall of his chest, as well as the seduction of a normal man, caused his belly button to feel three inches below the navel.


    The wound on Zi Yuan''s shoulder was very obvious. Because of the passage of time, there was already a dark red color. Feng Lingxue controlled Zi Yuan, who was extremely dishonest, and roasted the knife on the torch.


    "Just hold it in and scream in pain." Feng Lingxue''s movements were quick, and in a few moments, she took out the arrow. The Violet Garden almost fainted from the pain, and her entire body was covered with sweat. After Feng Lingxue finished treating the Violet Garden''s wounds, she looked at the seductive beauty on the bed covered in sweat, and her lower body couldn''t help but feel hot.


    "Shouldn''t you thank me?"


    Feng Lingxue lifted up Zi Yuan''s hair and blew on his ears. Zi Yuan turned her head to look at Feng Lingxue.


    "Beauty, this is your fault. I helped you heal with good intentions. What kind of attitude is this?"


    The more determined the Violet Garden was, the more energy Feng Lingxue felt.


    Looking at Zi Yuan''s snow-white skin and his proud figure, Feng Lingxue couldn''t help but want to go up and touch him.


    Only a apron was left on Zi Yuan''s body, and a white cloth was wrapped around his back. This caused Feng Lingxue''s entire body to feel scorching hot. His large hands covered Zi Yuan''s back, sliding down from his spine to his lumbar spine.


    "Go away." The Violet Garden was still using her weak strength to resist, but in Feng Lingxue''s eyes, it was just seduction.


    He kissed Violet Garden''s skin. Even the smell of this woman''s sweat was very fragrant, causing Feng Lingxue to be addicted to it.


    When she felt Feng Lingxue''s blazing heat flowing from her back, Zi Yuan felt her entire body tense up as the man''s aura became even stronger.

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    "No way." The Violet Garden was making her final plea for mercy.


    "Do you even have the right to speak? With you in my hands, I can do anything to you, right?"


    He controlled the Violet Garden''s hands and took off her clothes. As if she had been dead for a while, the Violet Garden kept begging for forgiveness. However, due to the wounds, she did not have the strength to do so.


    At this time, a servant suddenly reported from outside the door. Feng Ling Xue was dizzy, but instinctively he was told to open the door, and the little person shouted, "Master Hou, master Hou, it''s bad, that Northern Yue State actually brought a troop of soldiers that are larger than us to attack us. The general leading them is not Lan Cang, but another one that shouts that they will eliminate us and flatten Dongping two of them, Li Zhen and Yuan Hao!"


    Feng Lingxue''s brain buzzed, and he suddenly woke up drunk. Seeing that Violet Garden still had tears and hatred on her face, but she still revealed a victorious expression, he quickly ordered, "Mobilize the army and wait in the city. I will go and talk to them!"


    Zi Yuan shouted, "Let me go, let me go!"


    He turned around and glanced at Zi Yuan before untying her clothes. "I will release you right away, but we, Dong Ping, still need your help today."


    As he sent the news about the mobilization of the army, he led the frail Miss Purple Garden out of the city. As he walked, he apologized, "Miss Purple Garden, I really did not mean to offend you, I was really too drunk just now, I don''t know why I did that, but I definitely did not intend to insult you, and I was really poisoned by alcohol just now, I hope Miss can understand."


    How could Zi Yuan forgive him so easily! Right now, there was only an indescribable hatred in her heart! She coldly snorted, "Feng Lingxue, I hate you. Ever since I came to this place, no one has ever dared to offend me like this, this time you are the first and also the last. You need to die, and in the future, everyone like you will die!"


    Feng Lingxue continued to explain to her, "My feelings of admiration towards Miss is real, but I know that Miss already belongs to me, although I am unwilling, but I definitely do not have any thoughts that I shouldn''t, although I was just too happy to drink with Miss, so it is inevitable that I drank too much, thus I lost my rationality. I apologize to Miss Purple Garden, but you can''t just sit by and watch as the people and countries of East Peak were implicated because of my fault, ah, if this war were to happen, not only will it damage the reputation of East Peak, but also the reputation of you!"


    "You ¡­" The Violet Garden was angered speechless by him. Although Feng Lingxue had offended her this time, in the end, she did not succeed, but this matter was indeed not good for her. This was not in the modern era, and the minds of the people were so open; only if one almost lost their dignity to someone and married him would they be able to preserve their reputation.


    However, since Helian was so good to her, Zi Yuan tried hard to think back to the history books he had read. Although those who loved their women greatly, and the Marquis would love those whom he loved, this was ancient times after all.


    The conviction in Zi Yuan''s heart wavered for a moment. At this moment, he could only hear the deafening sound of gongs and drums. It turned out that they had already arrived outside the city of Dongping Pingguo!


    She felt very close, and felt that she already had strength in her body. Although General Li Zhen was shouting loudly for her to come see him with Feng Lingxue''s head, but Feng Lingxue was still busy explaining to herself, "I really didn''t mean to offend Miss, I hope you can understand that I am willing to accept the punishment, but I cannot let the hundred people of Dongping Province suffer!"


    If the war really started because of this matter, how would the people of the Dongping Kingdom think of him, and how would he be smeared for tens of thousands of years, Feng Lingxue thought!


    Seeing that there was no hope for asking Miss Purple Garden for help, he actually used one hand to hold Zi Yuan''s neck, causing her to cough from the momentary discomfort, "Feng Lingxue, are you crazy? How dare you? The army of our Northern Yue has already arrived at the city gates, and you are still trying to force your way through to harm me. Are you really not afraid of death? On the way here, you kept saying that you didn''t want the citizens of the Eastpan Kingdom to suffer together with you, but now it seems that you really want to die in a different country! "


    At this time, Feng Ling Xue had already brought Lady Zi Yuan up to the south gate. He lowered his head and softly said, "Lady Zi Yuan, I have no choice but to accept my suggestion. I can''t let Bei Ping suffer this time. I''m sorry again. "


    Then, he shouted towards the city, "General Li Zhen, Yuan Hao, I know that you two definitely don''t want to hear my explanation right now. All you want to do is to bring Lady Zi Yuan away and flatten our land, so I won''t say anything more."


    Li Zhen shouted loudly, "Thief!" Cut the crap! There''s nothing more you can say. Hurry up, the wangfei will return it to us. Perhaps we''ll leave a few more people behind for you in Beiping. If we don''t obey, our army will charge in. I will beat all of you into a pulp without leaving a single piece of armor behind! "


    "I, Feng, have always heard that the King of Northern Yue loves both the mountains and the mountains and the beauties, but the one he loves the most is his wife. Because of a misunderstanding this time, he left his wife here with him for less than a day, yet he brought so many men with him to wash up in Beiping. This shows the depth of his affection!"


    Zi Yuan glanced at him, thinking to himself, "What does this person want to do? Does he want to hold me hostage?" Were the doses of the abductors from ancient times?


    Feng Lingxue slowly tightened her grip on her hands, saying things like that. Zi Yuan felt extremely uncomfortable and couldn''t help but shout out loud, scaring Li Zhen and General Yuan Hao below the city wall. They were ordered to protect the net!


    Feng Lingxue continued, "I want to have an agreement with everyone right now. "If you are willing to let Dong Ping go, then I will send someone to return the unharmed wangfei back to your country tomorrow. If you insist on fighting in Bei Ping today, then don''t blame me for being rude!"


    Yuan Hao was an impatient one and upon hearing these words, he couldn''t help but roar loudly, "Feng Lingxue, I think you must be tired of living. Who gave you the guts to do so?! "How dare you negotiate with us, the State of Northern Yue,! How dare you be so disrespectful to our royal concubine!"


    Then, he cupped his hands and said, "Princess, I''ve scared you. See if I don''t massacre the entire Empire of Dongping today!" As he spoke, he spurred his horse forward with the intent to break through the city gates!


    "General, please wait!" Feng Lingxue shouted, "Generals, do not forget the task that the King has given you today, the task must be to let you save the Royal Consort, and then it should be to deal with Dongping. Since your army did not arrive in time, I am afraid that I have already started to personally take care of the Princess, and furthermore, you are here to rescue her, are you not afraid that some mishap might happen to her during this period of chaos?"


    "This ¡­" Yuan Hao was momentarily at a loss as to what to do. He could only cast his gaze at Li Zhen. Li Zhen looked at the wangfei on the city wall. Being controlled by Feng Lingxue was indeed quite dangerous, and he was momentarily at a loss for words. If he led his troops back like this, the King wouldn''t know how angry he would be, but if he didn''t bring them back, then this cunning Feng Lingxue, if she actually touched the wangfei, then neither he nor Yuan Hao would be able to calm the anger in the King''s heart!


    At this time, the Violet Garden thought that although this Feng Lingxue was rather despicable, she did not expect her to be a person who was full of schemes. Although he had used him as a source of trouble for the future of the Eastpan Kingdom, it was still a blessing after all! He should have solved the current problem and not allowed the current Eastpan Kingdom to be trampled on!


    And Feng Lingxue''s new intention seemed to be very sincere, and kept apologizing to him, hoping that he could say a few words. However, Zi Yuan couldn''t move even if he tried his best to break free!


    The two sides remained in a stalemate. Zi Yuan knew that the two generals were in a difficult position. She thought for a moment and came up with a brilliant plan. She whispered to Feng Lingxue, "I can help you live through this."


    Feng Lingxue''s eyes suddenly lit up, she seized the opportunity to break free from his restraints, and shouted towards the city walls: "Generals, you guys go report to the King, my current situation is still alright, we will agree to Marquis Feng''s conditions, but tomorrow, Marquis Feng must personally send me home, and no mishaps will happen for half a day!"


    When Feng Lingxue heard this, he wanted him to personally go to the Northern State of Yue tomorrow. Then, he would undoubtedly die tomorrow. However, he had no other choice! He could only nod in agreement!


    The two generals cupped their hands and said, "We shall do as the wangfei says, and return to report to the king! But is the Princess sure there''s no problem here? Your subject has failed his duty and is returning to the palace to await the punishment of the wangfei! "


    Ziyuan shouted, "You must make the King feel at ease. Don''t let him worry."


    Li Zhen shouted towards the city wall, "Feng Lingxue, did you hear the orders of the Royal Concubine? Tomorrow, you will personally go to the Northern State of Yue to bring her here?"


    Just as Feng Lingxue was about to say something, a guard next to him whispered in his ear, "Master Hou, if you go to the State of Northern Yue tomorrow, you will not have much luck ah!"


    Feng Ling Xue sighed in her heart, "I also know, but what can I do!" When this subordinate saw Marquis Feng''s troubled expression, it was inconvenient for him to speak any further. Thus, he could only silently move to the side.


    General Li Zhen cupped his hands once more, "Feng Lingxue, I don''t think you dare to do anything to the Royal Concubine of Northern Yue. Since she has agreed to your proposal, Yuan Hao and I will let you off today.


    Finished speaking, the two of them bowed to Zi Yuan before urging their horses to turn around. They shouted at the soldiers, "Return to the Northern State of Yue!" For a moment, the soil beneath their feet was swept up by the dust. Although Feng Lingxue was on top of the city wall, he could feel the dust rolling down. Some of the older subordinates even coughed.

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    The faces of the subordinates at the side all turned pale with fright as they muttered to themselves, "Isn''t the marquis personally sending off the consort tomorrow to die?!" I don''t believe that the monarch of the Northern State of Yue would still be able to stay in the Beiping Kingdom after killing the Marquis! It seems like our country has not existed for long! "


    His voice was not soft, at least Feng Lingxue could hear every word clearly!


    Suddenly, he let go of Zi Yuan and drew his sword. He stabbed at Eunuch Wang, who was disturbing the morale of the military. The Blood Sword''s city walls caused a hubbub, but no one muttered anything. The people who were muttering were so scared that their legs were trembling.


    The Violet Garden was also shocked for a moment. Didn''t this Feng Lingxue always have the name of being carefree and unfettered? Why did she look so cold and heartless like her? Why couldn''t she change her expression even when killing someone?


    In front of Zi Yuan, Feng Lingxue watched the army of the Northern State of Yue walk for a while, then cupped her hands towards the army and said, "Generals and soldiers, you have seen the result of disturbing the morale of the troops. Today, the Northern State of Yue suddenly came to offend me because of my personal matter, so I will absolutely not let everyone participate in this war! Even though I''m going to go to the Northern State of Yue tomorrow, you all can rest assured that I, Feng Lingxue, will not die here in the Northern State of Yue! "Even if I die, I die in Dongping!"


    There was a huge army below, but no one dared to resist. However, no one followed his words.


    "Feng Lingxue, ah, Feng Lingxue, you actually dared to say such words in front of so many people. Tomorrow, when you arrive in the Northern State of Yue, you will be considered as someone from the Northern State of Yue; to let you live or to let you die is something between me and the King. I didn''t expect you to spout such arrogant words in front of so many people!"


    Seeing that no one said a word, and even the Yun Family brothers who had always supported him so much had turned silent, Feng Lingxue knew that everyone thought that he would definitely die.


    Feng Lingxue actually had his own plans as well. His only bet was Lady Purple Garden! Although he had fought face to face with her on the battlefield for the rest of the day and had made her misunderstand him so much that she wanted to kill him, he could see from this girl''s eyes that this person was not as superficial as the other girls. He wanted to use her to alleviate the relationship between the Dongping and the Northern State of Yue!


    Although he, Feng Lingxue, didn''t have any great achievements, but he had a heart that could see through others. From the moment he played games with the Purple Garden, he could feel that even though she didn''t like him, she still admired him quite a bit! It was just that he had lost control after drinking that had caused the Violet Garden to misunderstand him.


    Although she said that, but this was only Feng Lingxue trying her best to save her life, he was not sure if this cold and unfeeling lady would show him her kind side.


    Feng Ling Xue thought for a while, and then shouted to everyone, "This person used his head to give everyone a hint, for those who speak out against the Eastpan Kingdom, I will definitely not forgive them. Everyone, let''s leave. The production life in the future will continue. If anyone dares to let out this far, don''t blame me for being impolite! "


    His voice was full of hatred, but it was also full of dominance. Everyone began to withdraw their troops, in an orderly fashion. Feng Lingxue looked towards Lady Violet Garden, her face revealing a faint expression of disdain. However, when she saw the soldiers retreat in an orderly manner inside the city walls, Feng Lingxue noticed that her expression changed.


    He followed her gaze and saw that although the number of troops from the Eastpan Kingdom was pitifully small compared to the Northerners, they still maintained their charging posture. They didn''t look down at all, after Feng Lingxue''s voice fell, they started to retreat in an orderly manner without any relaxed expression.


    Zi Yuan''s thoughts drifted to the history books she had learned in modern times. She had once learned that such an army wouldn''t lose a battle, and even if it wasn''t strong now, there would still be a day when it would succeed. Could it be that the fate of the Eastcalm Kingdom would be very different from that of Xi Li?


    "Miss Zi Yuan, what are you thinking? Feng Ling Xue''s gentle voice came over.


    Zi Yuan looked at him in disgust. During the day, when he was drunk to the point of speaking nonsense with her, she had used the same gentle tone. How could she not feel disgust towards him?


    "What, Marquis Feng, you still have some prestige in front of your subordinates, but how are you so sure that you will be safe and sound tomorrow? I really want to give you some pointers." Her words were full of sarcasm.


    Feng Lingxue nodded to show her courtesy, then looked around and found that after everyone had pushed it down, she slowly but firmly said, "Lady Ziyuan, in truth, I am not sure if I am still alive or not tomorrow. It is just that I, Feng Feiyun, only have one day to live, and I am responsible to these soldiers and civilians, I must do my best to dispel their fear and worry. Furthermore, whether I can live or die tomorrow, I know that it all depends on Lady Violet Garden''s intentions. "


    Zi Yuan glanced at him and thought to himself, "That''s more like it. You finally know how high the sky is and how deep the earth is!"


    Feng Lingxue made an inviting expression, "Lady Zi Yuan, please go to my room to drink some tea. I have something to discuss with you."


    His tone was clearly respectful of his appearance. It was very different from the day when she was drunk. Zi Yuan felt slightly better and followed him to the teahouse!


    However, before he even had the chance to drink a mouthful of tea, Feng Lingxue started to speak, "General Zi Yuan, I know Xi Li has already become a vassal state of the Northern Yue State. Our Dong Ping is small to begin with, but now, we are much weaker than him. "Now, due to my personal problems, I offended the imperial concubine in the day. Although the situation isn''t too serious, I have already caused a great deal of harm to the imperial concubine. I deserve to die a thousand times for this."


    He drank a mouthful of tea and then continued, "In this way, the Northern State of Yue will have a huge reason to attack Dongping. The Marquis of Dongping, Feng Lingxue, has offended the imperial concubine of Beiyue, and this crime is enough for the Northern State to come and punish him. Feng Lingxue knew that this time, the Eastern Ping Kingdom was on the verge of death. "


    Seeing Feng Lingxue''s thorough analysis of her current weakness, Zi Yuan couldn''t help but look at him with a bit of pride. Her heart felt comfortable, so she asked, "So, what do you want to say to me? Apologize? I don''t accept it! What''s the use of apologizing? The land? "I don''t accept this. The Northern State of Yue has a lot of land. Besides, the land of the East Mountain is even more important than the Southern State. I don''t think that I would care too much about this land!"


    Feng Lingxue humbly gave Purple Garden a cup of tea, and then continued to speak, "I am well aware of all of this, and I thank General Purple Garden for his advice. However, although Miss Purple Garden is a valiant and valiant general who is invincible, she is still a respectable woman.


    Why do I have to say that you offended me? Could it be that it''s not enough for you to convict me, a dignified wangfei, by keeping me here. Let me tell you, you didn''t ask me to return with the general from Northern Yue State to bring me back, but instead, you dared to discuss any conditions with us, and that''s already considered a capital offense!


    Feng Ling Xue stood up and bowed three times, "Royal Consort, please don''t be angry, I don''t think you really understand what I mean. Right now, I am already facing a death sentence, I know this very well, so I am only betting on one thing. I know that the girl is not a harem like the concubines before the king. You are a remarkable woman of some talent. Would you like to hear me go on? Although I have admired Princess Hua-Yang for a long time, I am definitely not a toad that wants to eat swan meat. Today is truly the day of alcohol! As I said before, it''s not as if Dongping doesn''t have peace talks with the North. It''s just that at that time, I didn''t know that General Feng came to negotiate peace, so I wanted to personally play a game with him to talk about national affairs. This Feng definitely does not have any evil intentions! "


    Actually, it was just as Feng Lingxue had thought. When they first started playing the game, Zi Yuan did have a good impression of him, and with his explanation, Zi Yuan''s anger was greatly reduced. He felt that even though he was going to be convicted, it was not enough for him to lose his life!


    Moreover, when Feng Lingxue was still very clear-headed, she said that Dongping did not want to compete with the Northern State for hegemony over the world. They did not have the strength, and did not have this heart, so they only wanted peace, and this way, harming the peace between them might not be a good thing. Moreover, she, Zi Yuan, came from the modern world and knew how precious peace was.


    Just now, Zi Yuan''s mindset of wanting Feng Lingxue to die was a bit shaken. She was silent and did not say anything, as if she was planning something.


    "Tomorrow, I will definitely escort the wangfei all the way to Northern Yue State. As for how to keep me alive, I believe the wangfei will know more than me!"


    As long as I say that we are discussing national affairs together, Lan Cang''s matter will be a misunderstanding. The two generals intruded without knowing that it was a misunderstanding, and Feng Lingxue pretended to kidnap an imperial concubine to protect her own East Pingguo, so as to do this for her own country, Zi Yuan''s description should be reasonable!


    Feng Lingxue knew that even a general and a monarch would find it difficult to keep their word, so he took advantage of Lady Violet Garden before rejecting him to leave. "Zi Yuan was stunned, thinking that this Feng Lingxue was indeed well-deserved, and was someone who was resourceful and resourceful!

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    The next day, no one could have expected that a fierce wind would blow from all directions, bringing with it endless amounts of yellow sand. Under normal circumstances, even if there were to be a war, they would have to cancel the agreement between the two countries. The Purple Garden looked at the yellow sand outside and said to Feng Lingxue who had come over, "There''s too much yellow sand outside. The wind is too strong, so it''s not appropriate for us to travel. I don''t mind staying in the Eastpan Kingdom for one more day!"


    "To be honest, my wife said, the reason I came this time was to tell her that we must leave, not to mention that I promised the two generals from the Northern State of Yue, I also promised her that you must deliver it today, and it is impossible for me to keep my word. Secondly, our East Peak Kingdom has never reneged on our promises, and I, Feng Lingxue, am no exception!"


    Zi Yuan saw how he became a blockhead again. Feng Lingxue continued, "Princess, don''t worry. Although there is a lot of yellow sand outside, I have prepared a sedan for Princess, so you definitely won''t feel any wind or sand outside. In addition, I will bring more people with me to ensure her safety."


    The Violet Garden saw how serious he sounded, and on top of that, in someone else''s country, she was indeed unable to eat and rest properly every day. Thus, she agreed to his request.


    This surprised Zi Yuan a little, but she could see that Feng Lingxue was very resourceful in this matter. He only wanted to let her see the sincerity of the Empire of Dongping so that she wouldn''t talk too much into the ears of the King and that she could protect the Kingdom of Beiping. However, Zi Yuan was very happy to accept this kind of etiquette.


    However, before she got on the carriage, she looked at the dozens of black clothed men, she ordered the person beside her to call Feng Lingxue over, and said in a low voice, "This time, none of them can go with us, as long as you and I as well as this palanquin are fine."


    Feng Lingxue was very surprised, "Reporting to the imperial concubine, they are all ordered to protect your safety, Feng Lingxue can use her life as a guarantee, they definitely have no ill intentions towards the imperial concubine, and they will listen to my arrangements!"


    "You think too much, Feng Lingxue. You should know that even though Xi Li is now a vassal state of Beiyue, as a medium country, it is inevitable that he is not convinced by his subjects. Xi Li is not like many people in the country who start to study and abide by the customs of Beiyue, and they want to take advantage of this chaos to make a bigger war. Yesterday, you placed me under house arrest, and Beiyue came here with almost half of their troops. If it were any other time, I would not be afraid of them. However, this time, there is simply too much yellow sand.


    After hearing what Zi Yuan said, Feng Lingxue sincerely admired this woman even more. Not only did she have a unique aura, she had such thoughtful and meticulous questions.


    Ziyuan ordered, "Now, follow my instructions and let them take an empty sedan chair and walk down the road! Moreover, it was extremely loud. And the two of us will take the small road and try our best not to make any noise! "


    Feng Ling Xue cupped her hands: "Everything will be done according to the princess'' wishes!"


    Soon, everything was ready. Amidst the bustling noise of the gongs and drums rising into the sky, many soldiers of the East Pingguo Country carried an empty sedan chair out. The sedan was already placed on top of a rock as Zi Yuan had intended, so even the bearers of the sedan didn''t know that Lady Zi Yuan was not in the sedan. They set off in a vigorous manner, heading towards the direction of the State of Northern Yue.


    After everyone had left, Feng Ling Xue rode a horse, and Zi Yuan sat in a palanquin as they slowly walked along the small path. Originally, Zi Yuan also wanted to ride a horse, but she really wasn''t used to sitting in a palanquin. "However, the wind was too strong today, and there was too much yellow sand. Thinking about her skin, she decided to endure the sedan!


    The Violet Garden felt that this arrangement should not be unexpected and was more at ease as she sat in her sedan, thinking about things. She thought that she should return and tell the King to temporarily forgive Feng Lingxue''s life. It would not be that easy for him to forgive his life. Furthermore, the reason why he was allowed to live was so that he could use him to snatch the Eastern Ping Kingdom!


    She still wanted to think of how she could manage this Western Paradise.


    She knew that the people of Xilai were very angry. If their leader had not been ambushed that day, they would never have surrendered in the Northern State of Yue! Furthermore, there was a difference between the Western Kingdom and the Northern Ping Kingdom.


    She knew that the wind was too strong and that the whole palanquin was twisted. Furthermore, the direction they were going to the Northern State of Yue happened to be towards the wind, so it was very difficult for them to move. Although Feng Lingxue was riding a fine horse of the Eastern Ping Kingdom, and he himself was using a lot of strength to supervise the horse, the situation still did not look good!


    The Violet Garden flicked a glance at him and didn''t forget to provoke him. "What, you can''t pull it out anymore, Marquis Feng?" "I, Zi Yuan, am in a bad mood. If I don''t get sent to Bei Yue State in time, then I really won''t be able to help Marquis Feng!"


    Feng Lingxue apologized repeatedly, "Lady Ziyuan, I also don''t know why the wind is so strong today. I really put a lot of strength into it, I know Lady Ziyuan''s kung fu is excellent, and she also has all kinds of superpowers and abilities. I wonder if you would be willing to come down and help me."


    Without waiting for Feng Lingxue to finish speaking, Violet Garden immediately jumped out with a ''shua'' sound and extended her hand to pull the sedan. However, the horse was probably frightened because it refused to move forward. This was the war horse gifted to him by the King. In the past, no matter how sinister the military circumstances were, it would still gallop forward without any hesitation. This time, it was only a gust of wind, how could it not use force?


    Zi Yuan also noticed that it was the problem with the horse. She suggested that the two of them should stand in front and pull the horse, and that they should wait for it to take a few steps forward before daring to take a step forward. Thus, the two of them each pulled the rope on the horse''s nose, walking towards the front of the horse and exerting their strength together.


    The two of them struggled a little, but the horse was almost able to lift the whole palanquin. Fortunately, Zi Yuan''s superpower martial arts was very good, so she used a great amount of strength to pull the rope on the horse, forcing it to be rich. Finally, the horse was pulled forward, one step at a time.


    The two of them smiled as they flew through the yellow sand. However, before their smiling faces faded away, Zi Yuan suddenly felt that she had lost her center of gravity as her feet hovered in the air. She shouted in surprise. His entire body actually fell down.


    Feng Lingxue hurriedly tried to hold her hand, but the superpower she released just now had not disappeared, and when Feng Lingxue came into contact with her, it gave him a great suction force. Feng Lingxue could not control it and followed the Purple Garden down. A few seconds later, both of them fell to the ground.


    After an unknown amount of time had passed, when Feng Lingxue finally woke up, she felt very hungry, and her body was in prick pain. He quickly looked around and saw that Zi Yuan was also here, but her expression was surprisingly dignified.


    "He hurriedly got up, but he discovered that his bones were hurting." Lady Violet Garden, where did we fall!? Am I unconscious? "How many days has it been?"


    Lady Violet Garden said indifferently, "You''ve been unconscious for two days."


    "Then what''s wrong with us? Don''t you want to go out? Why don''t you look a bit flustered. " For the first time, Feng Ling Xue felt that she was less like a man. Zi Yuan was more like it, and women should panic and say that they were scared, shouldn''t men actively think of ways? It seemed like Zi Yuan really wasn''t an ordinary woman, he thought.


    However, he didn''t know if they could still be saved. He only felt that the atmosphere here was strange, especially bleak. It was as if there were many souls floating around!


    "Where are we? "Were we really discovered by the people from the west? Did they set up a trap here?"


    "You are too responsible. The people from Western Paradise are not that smart, and if they were so smart, they would not have thought to ally with you and deal with the Northern State of Yue." If Xi Li''s men were to attack us, they would be dealing with that empty palanquin on the road. They wouldn''t have thought to come here! " Zi Yuan finally answered Feng Lingxue''s question!


    "Then where are we? Why are we unconscious for two days? "Miss Zi Yuan, are you alright? Why do you look so different from usual!" Feng Lingxue''s face was filled with anxiety, but he was no longer as free and unrestrained as he used to be. In fact, he was truly afraid, not to mention that it was very possible that he would starve to death in this cave that had just shown a bit of light, even if he successfully got out, he might not be able to save his own life. He had promised Bei Yue to send his wife back to the country on time, otherwise, there was very little chance that he would be able to keep his life. Earlier, Lady Violet Garden had said that he had been unconscious for two days ¡ª did she not mean that he had already broken his promise with Bei Yue? In other words, he was destined to die now?


    "What we fell into was a hunter''s cave. I just found traces of animals falling into the cave, as well as nets and some clips. It''s just that we weren''t caught in the clips, or else our limbs would have been damaged!" According to common sense, a hunter should come here to inspect the cave in one day. However, he didn''t come yesterday, which meant that this place was either an abandoned cave or the wind outside was too strong. But no matter what the possibility is, no one will come to discover us. I have been checking this cave all day yesterday, although there is a faint light here and there is a little air, but the cave is too deep, the walls are hard, and we cannot climb out at all. We can only wait for outside for help.


    The more Feng Lingxue listened, the more despair he felt. Was he going to wait here for his death? His ambition had yet to be fulfilled, and the mission given to him by his close friend had yet to be completed. Even if he did not think that far, he had still not achieved what he had promised Bei Yue State.


    He lowered his head in silence. Suddenly, he abruptly raised it again. "Lady Ziyuan, I just woke up a moment ago and don''t quite understand the situation here. Perhaps the fall was due to something more severe. I want to know, is there no other way? Is there no one else here besides the hunters? "

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    Feng Lingxue had already strongly felt that this Lady Zi Yuan knew a lot, and even he himself felt inferior.


    "Yes!" Her words made the atmosphere in the cave turn for the better.


    "Who else could have come? Who could have come to save us?" Feng Lingxue was wild with joy.


    "In addition to the Hunters, there''s also the possibility of the larger ones like us falling into the traps, and the more likely ones are the man-eating ones! Or someone as unlucky as us! "


    "It''s actually like this!" He knew that if any small animals fell in, he and Zi Yuan would be dead. In other words, if someone was as unlucky as them falling into this cave, it would be possible for them to kill each other in order to find food so that he wouldn''t starve to death! However, at the critical moment when their lives were on the line, it was inevitable that they would kill each other to save themselves from starvation!


    Feng Lingxue let out a long sigh, "Lady Ziyuan, I really admire your talents, ah, not only have you been invincible on the battlefield, brave and scheming, but you also know all kinds of living knowledge. I am ashamed of myself! "


    When you were unconscious, I was like all the other people I could think of, unable to let us escape in this crappy place. Now, I even have some regrets, if I could have gone back in the palanquin, even if I met people from the west, they would at most have been beaten up or injured, but now that the King sees that I haven''t gone back, he will definitely have sent someone to save us. But now, the King has discovered that I haven''t gone back, he must have already chased me down and found that there''s no one in the empty palanquin, he might have been deceived by Dong Guoping.


    Feng Lingxue widened her eyes in shock, this meant that it was very possible that Dongping Country had already been destroyed? He knew very well that the East Peak Country was not a match for the Northern Yue! He covered his face with both hands, sinking into extreme grief. Yesterday, because of his own mistake, he almost caused the East Ping Kingdom to suffer, causing a war to break out.


    Now, because of him, Beiping would be trampled over by the State of Northern Yue? How could he live up to the kindness of the king? How could he live up to the expectations of his dead friend?


    He was so grieved that he was on the verge of crying. However, when he saw that there was not a single trace of fear from the Violet Garden before him, he felt extremely curious. Why did Lady Violet Garden not care about her life and death?


    "Miss Zi Yuan, forgive my blabbering, but I see that you don''t have the slightest expression of sadness." Don''t you have the heart to bear it? Didn''t you see your Northern State unifying the world and dying in this place in vain when you were young? And you and your King, your love story has spread far and wide.


    Zi Yuan''s gaze was so deep that she couldn''t see the end. She sighed softly as well. "I also want to live forever with him, but it seems that I won''t be able to do so. Perhaps this is the will of the heavens." It''s not that I''m not sad, but my heart is also filled with a kind of fear. I wonder where I''ll go this time? "


    "Hahaha." Feng Lingxue looked up at the sky and let out a long roar, "If a person doesn''t go to heaven after death, then they must go to hell. I think that such a beautiful girl like Lady Purple Garden must go to heaven!"


    Her eyes were fixated on the wall, "I really don''t know where I''m going, and I don''t know what kind of fate is in store for me. I didn''t think that this life would end so soon. I felt like I was on a journey. "


    Feng Lingxue felt that he could not understand what she was saying, and felt that she must be extremely afraid of speaking nonsense. Perhaps this kind of woman was not like other weak girls who would speak of their fear and wait for a man to protect them, but rather used a special method to vent their feelings and emotions.


    He comforted her softly, "Lady Ziyuan, everything in life is certain, and we must learn how to be at ease and at ease. However, I, Feng Lingxue, will die together with Lady Ziyuan in the end, I think it is a kind of fate, and I will die without regrets. After all, there is nothing perfect in life, so I am sorry, Dongping!"


    This time, she might have lost her life again. She did not know what fate had in store for her, so looking at Feng Lingxue beside her, she lightly said, "Anyway, it''s about time to leave this place. Do you want to hear my story?"


    Zi Yuan felt that although this trip to Dongping was a terrible defeat and he was soon going to lose his life, he had seen a true man. Zi Yuan was also a free and easy person and liked to drink and make friends with people like him.


    What he said just now was so touching that it deeply infected Zi Yuan. She suddenly wanted to tell him her story, because he might be the last person to hear it. So far, the Violet Garden had only told this story to one person, and that was Helian. When she told Helian, she had not expected that the results would be so good.


    And now, she was going to tell someone who was almost an enemy. Perhaps in this life or death situation, the enemy wasn''t an enemy either. Just an audience.


    Violet Garden had always felt that sensible ministers could understand people especially, just like some good men in the modern era. Today, after hearing so much from Feng Lingxue and after experiencing so much, she felt that he was worthy of listening to her story.


    "Feng Lingxue," she called out his name once again from outside the battlefield, "I want to tell you my story."


    "I''m all ears!" His smile was gentle and refined.


    "Maybe the real Zi Yuan and the young prince are living happily ever after, in another world!"


    These words caused Feng Lingxue to be greatly shocked. Today''s situation was already unacceptable to him, why did she still mean that she was not from the Violet Garden? No wonder her expression and words just now were so strange. What happened in the two days he was unconscious?


    He seemed to have suddenly gained some sort of power and quickly brandished his sword. "What did you say? You''re not from the Violet Garden? "You mean to say that the real Violet Garden has already died? Then who are you? Why did you come here? Does the death of the Violet Garden have anything to do with you?"


    His imposing manner suddenly became overbearing. This person''s expression was actually so serious. After confirming that he wasn''t joking, the Violet Garden looked at him in confusion. "Can''t you just listen to me finish telling my story properly?"


    Feng Lingxue looked at Lady Violet Garden''s sincere face, and seemed to have no ill intentions, before slowly putting the sword back into its scabbard. He then continued to listen patiently as Zi Yuan continued, "Actually, I am not from this world. I was once a killer, but not here. To you people, I came from the future, and I even know about the changes of dynasties, who will unite the world, and how long each dynasty will last. I have come from another world, my place, the world where your children and grandchildren will be. I just teleported here just so happened to be in the body of Miss Zi Yuan, and her thoughts are still mine! "


    Although she only had a few short sentences, Feng Lingxue immediately understood her meaning. Although this matter sounded a bit strange, but he was someone who had read a lot of books. He felt great respect for the lady next to him. He never thought that she would be a lady from the future. No wonder she had such a unique temperament!


    "I can understand now. Lady Violet Garden truly did not expect such a wondrous thing to happen to you!" If it wasn''t for the fact that time and fate forbid it, I will definitely have a good drink with you, talk a little more and talk about the world! "


    "Haha!" She laughed out loud, no longer as indifferent as before. "I''m really sorry, I wasn''t linked with He at the last moment. However, if I were to return alive, I would definitely cherish my time with him even more."


    She suddenly thought of her mission to Dongping Country: "Oh right, Marquis Feng Lingxue, what did you think about what I said before? I know what you are thinking, so you can rest assured that Helian He was definitely not a monarch, not only because I stayed by his side for so long, but also because I used the eyes of a modern man to evaluate him, he is definitely a good monarch!"


    Feng Lingxue also went along with her: "Lady Ziyuan, don''t worry, I will go back and report to the sovereign. If I can really guarantee that the people of the East Ping Kingdom will live and work happily, then you can agree to my request!"


    With that, the two of them burst out laughing, feeling that the only thing they could do was to make a joke before they died.


    The weak light came from who knows where, but after two days of hunger, the Violet Garden had started to hallucinate a little, but Feng Lingxue was still alright. After all, he had been unconscious for two days, and while he was unconscious, he had consumed a very small amount of energy.


    The Violet Garden seemed to have thought of something, "Feng Lingxue, what if the outcome is different? If you can hold on, what if I can''t?" She coughed softly. Feng Ling Xue hurriedly took off her external pendant and put it on Violet Garden''s clothes, "Lady Zi Yuan, could it be that you have been sitting here all these past two days and nights? It would consume too much energy! You are someone who has trained in martial arts, how could you not understand this? "


    A faint smile appeared on her face, "Feng Lingxue, I am suddenly a little regretful, I overestimated my body too much, if I cannot endure for long, I will regret telling you my greatest secret, so I will kill you, what do you say?"


    Feng Lingxue was startled, "Lady Violet Garden, why must I be placed in the position of an enemy? Can''t we live together in peace?"


    Zi Yuan snorted coldly. "I''m afraid that after we go out, we won''t be able to coexist peacefully. According to my guess, the King must have gone to Dongping Province to denounce us for my disappearance. The peace between our two countries has already been broken because of our accident this time!"


    He lowered his head in silence. "If Lady Violet Garden is worried about this, then kill me here. Take advantage of the fact that you still have the strength to kill me!"

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    At this time, Feng Lingxue, who was usually carefree, revealed a certain decisiveness in her expression as she faced her death. Zi Yuan couldn''t help but feel somewhat surprised. When she turned around and was about to say something, she felt a sharp pain at the back of her neck. Her vision turned black and she fainted.


    When she woke up, it was as if the whole world had changed. She felt her body shaking violently. Her feet felt cold, but her body was tightly hugged by a tight hug. Violet Garden furrowed her brows. This man''s scent was obviously not Helian. It was very similar to Feng Lingxue who had used her drunkenness to clear her mind.


    She struggled in the man''s embrace as she coldly called out: "Feng Lingxue!"


    However, Feng Lingxue did not agree. She only hugged her tighter, and the shaking became more intense. The speed at which they were moving was too fast. The Violet Garden was unable to open her eyes and look at her surroundings. She could only allow Feng Lingxue to carry him while he galloped.


    A sandstorm assaulted her face. Zi Yuan did not want her skin to be damaged, so she instinctively hid in Feng Lingxue''s embrace. Only then did Feng Lingxue say in a low voice, "Hold on tightly, tonight, I''ll bring you to Helian Lie."


    Violet Garden''s heart skipped a beat, but then she became annoyed. However, at this moment, she had no choice but to lower her head under the eaves, so she simply grabbed onto Feng Lingxue''s clothes tightly, intending to tear them apart.


    When the bumpy feeling finally disappeared, he heard Helian''s voice that Zi Yuan had missed for a long time.


    "Thank you, young duke Dongping, for quickly bringing my wangfei safely to the camp of our troops!" The resounding and formidable voice caused Zi Yuan to break free from Feng Lingxue''s embrace. He quickly jumped down from the horse and threw himself into the arms of the owner of the voice.


    Helian Lie pulled her along and helped her to tidy up her messy hair before lightly imprinting a warm kiss on her forehead. "Zi Yuan, you''ve suffered greatly."


    Violet Garden went close to the ear of her lover, who had been separated for a period of time. She bit his ear and gnashed her teeth as she said, "Capture Feng Lingxue."


    A deep smile appeared in Helian''s eyes, but he only opened his mouth and smiled. He revealed a disdainful expression and said, "Zi Yuan, you''re so dirty now. Quickly, go and take a bath." As he spoke, he called for the servants to help Violet Garden to bathe and change.


    Feng Lingxue, who was leading the horse, was completely ignored by this loving couple. However, he kept smiling as he watched their interaction and love, and calmly acted as an audience. It was only when Zi Yuan disappeared from his sight that he shifted his steps, his gaze completely focused on the Northern Yue Prefecture Lord in front of him.


    Helian looked as if he was in a good mood, but the smile in the corner of his eyes made the hairs on Feng Lingxue''s heart stand on end.


    "The young duke must be exhausted from escorting the Violet Garden all the way here. Servants!" The first half of his sentence was extremely polite, but the last three words were sonorous and powerful.


    "We shall properly entertain the young duke Dongping!" He specifically emphasized the word ''hospitality'', and Feng Lingxue could not help but think things were not good. Previously, all he wanted to do was to rush forward and tightly hug Violet Garden in his embrace, but that posture, in the eyes of outsiders, was extremely ambiguous and unbearable. This was absolutely unbearable for a man like Helian! Feng Lingxue, oh Feng Lingxue, how could you make such a low level mistake! Even if he wanted to send Zi Yuan back to this man''s side, he should have thought more about this man''s dignity and face! However, since the situation was already like this, he could only take things one step at a time.


    Thinking this way, Feng Lingxue straightened her body and cupped her hands towards Helian Lie. She followed the line of soldiers carrying weapons and entered the rear camp.


    On the other side, Zi Yuan submerged his snow-white body into the boiling hot water and quietly recalled what had happened earlier. The stimulation of the hot water made her feel pain on the back of her neck. Thinking about it this way, when she and Feng Lingxue had fallen into the trap of hunters within the borders of the East Peak Country, the seemingly weak and fragile man, Feng Lingxue, had fainted for two days in the trap, and then when she woke up, she had told her about their situation. Because they were in a hopeless situation, her heart had unconsciously become softer, and she had unknowingly chatted a lot with this man, including her secret that her soul came from the future.


    With a "pa" sound, she slapped the surface of the water in the bath barrel and stood up. Those who were waiting on the side hurriedly asked if the hot water was too hot. She waved them all down and lowered herself back into the water.


    Right now, she was very angry that she had actually told her secret to Feng Lingxue. She actually believed him so easily! The knife that had caused her neck to ache was definitely not something a person who had fallen into a trap and lost consciousness for two days. Just what kind of secrets was this Feng Lingxue hiding, and what kind of intentions did she have? He had originally planned to forget about the matters of drunkenness and teasing. Seeing that the other party was so sincere in sending him back to the Northern Yue, he thought that he was a friend that could be befriended. He didn''t expect him to be such a shrewd person! However, since he was able to do something so heavy, why did he still send him back to Helian City instead of threatening him? What was this seemingly harmless fellow planning in his heart? Was this person trustworthy or not? Also, that unfathomable trap, he couldn''t even bring someone with him to climb up, how did he bring him out of there? That horse had been disobedient before. How could it have let him control it and send him to the northern camp? How did Feng Lingxue find out about the exact location of Helian''s base camp? The whole thing was too strange! Oh right, there was also something strange. It was obvious that the weather was that harsh, and that various uncontrollable situations would occur. This Feng Lingxue, who always did things steadily, actually insisted on sending her back to the Northern Yue Mountain on that day.


    The more she thought about it, the more she felt that this young duke Dongping wasn''t as straightforward and honest as people thought. His style of conduct was too difficult to fathom. Thinking about it again, she had gotten Helian Lie to arrest Feng Lingxue just now because she was embarrassed and was wondering how Helian Lie was going to deal with him. Just as his mind was in a mess and his mind was in a mess, he heard the sound of footsteps.


    She quickly jumped out of the water, using her legs to agilely hook up the robe on the side and wrapped it around her body. She then struck out her palm towards the source of the sound, and when she saw who it was, she quickly retracted her foot and jumped back half a step.


    "You''re here, why didn''t you call for a report?" She looked with shame and annoyance at the man who held her hand in his.


    "What kind of briefing do I need for coming to see you?" At this moment, Helian Xuanyin did not suppress her emotions in the slightest. These few days, he really wanted this woman to go crazy. When he received the news that the honor guard escorting the Princess of Northern Yue had been ambushed, he felt as if the sky had fallen. He thought that Zi Yuan had been assassinated and immediately sent his troops to fight. On the way, he met Li Zhenyuan Hao, and only then did he know that the princess had not appeared in that large group. In the sedan chair was a stone, not a princess. Zi Yuan did not die. He had gone missing. This news gave him a bit of peace in his heart. After all, death meant eternal loss, and if they went missing, it was still possible to find them. With his power as a country of the Northern Yue, he firmly believed that he could find Princess Hua-Yang.


    Although this news of his disappearance still worried him, he was worried that his disappearance would be equivalent to death. He was truly worried that he would never be able to see the Violet Garden again. He had even promised to share the world with them. He did not want Violet Garden to be the only one among the people who could stand by his side in the future when Violet Garden would no longer exist in the Grand Hegemony. If anyone wanted to take away his Violet Garden, he would fight to the death with them! Thus, when he heard that the young duke of Dongping, Feng Lingxue, and the wangfei had disappeared together, he found it even harder to eat and sleep.


    Seven days later, just as he was about to leave the camp and continue his advance, he suddenly received an arrow letter telling him to wait for three days and that the young duke of Dongping would bring his princess back safely. Although he was skeptical, he was not in a rush to attack Dongping, so he waited here for three days. Tonight, the little soldier reported that someone claiming to be the Marquis of Dongping was going to barge into the camp. He immediately left the camp to take a look, but saw his beloved woman being held horizontally by the man with the extraordinary aura of an immortal even though his face was covered in dust. At that time, he almost couldn''t control his anger. Only when Zi Yuan saw him and thought of a frightened little girl jumping off his horse and throwing herself into his arms did he feel that order had been restored to his world. At that time, he had wanted nothing more than to hold his beloved woman in his arms. However, under the gazes of everyone in front of the campsite, he controlled the excitement in his heart and only lightly asked the Violet Garden about her forehead.


    Now, as soon as he''d settled the young duke, he''d rushed over to the Purple Garden, where he was bathing. He missed her so much that at that moment, he just wanted to rub her into his body and give her a good love.


    Who would have thought that this woman would actually chase away all the servants outside? He couldn''t help but worry if she had suffered some sort of grievance, so he wanted to think about it quietly by himself. That was why he didn''t call for a report as he barged in. Her reaction was still as quick and overbearing as ever, still gentle to him, and her face had suddenly disappeared again. It made him feel relieved.


    "Zi Yuan, let me have a good look at you." He pulled her into his arms, lowered his head, and placed his lips on her full, bright cherry lips.


    As the saying goes, a farewell is better than a new marriage. Plus, before this, Helian Xuanyin thought that she had lost Zi Yuan. This feeling of recovering from a loss caused him to be unable to stop after kissing the Violet Garden.


    He kissed the Violet Garden until she couldn''t breathe. She pushed him away with all her might, but he pouted in dissatisfaction. "Violet Garden, I want you ¡­" As he spoke, he began to fiddle with his military uniform.


    However, although this man was good at fighting and planning, he was not good at taking off his clothes.


    Seeing him flustered and extremely anxious, the previously vexed Zi Yuan was suddenly amused by him. As soon as she smiled, Helian came up to her again and covered her mouth with his. She felt around his body and undid his uniform for him. Her long hands nimbly moved around his waist and front of his chest, lightly releasing his clothes. As he was being stripped of his uniform layer by layer, Viola pushed him back against the wall.

 C191

    "..." "Do you miss me a lot ¡­" She lifted the straps of his tunic with her fingers and stroked his firm chest with her fingertips.


    "Yes, I miss you ¡­" Helian Lie was gasping for breath as he admitted to his mistake. At the same time, he finally touched the belt on her robe and forcefully pulled off the knot on her robe.


    He took advantage of the moment when Zi Yuan was in a daze to embrace her waist and turn around. The two of them had just switched seats.


    At this moment, little Helian who had been standing tall since a long time ago burst into the limitless spring light, causing Zi Yuan to groan incessantly. The Violet Garden never expected Helian to be so impatient. He was actually in the bathing area, relying on the not very sturdy curtain wall to attack the city ¡­


    "..." Profound Wings... I think this account room... Any time... Possible... "It will collapse ¡­" She was worried.


    "..." Then ¡­ "It''s done for!" At this moment, Helian had no time to think of other things.


    "That would... Shame on you... In a certain year, in a certain month, in a certain day... The King of the Northern Yue and the Princess ¡­ Because... "Cause the barracks to collapse..."


    "Let it go ¡­"


    "..." "I''m pregnant ¡­"


    "I will be more careful ¡­"


    Of course, in the end, the barracks did not collapse. Zi Yuan would never let such an embarrassing incident like the collapse of the living quarters happen to her. However, because Helian was too brave and fierce, Zi Yuan still felt her waist ache the next morning. Thus, she had the thought of staying in bed. However, after many years of forming a good habit, she still got up on time and did some physical training. Afterwards, she decided to interrogate Feng Lingxue.


    Yes, an interrogation. Although Helian did not imprison Feng Lingxue, she had been placed under house arrest within the camp.


    At first, Zi Yuan wanted to ignore Feng Lingxue for a few days, but when she thought about it, she realized that she really didn''t know much about this person''s martial arts. If she kept him locked up for too long, he would escape, and that would be more of a loss than gain.


    As for Helian, he had received the secret report early in the morning. It seemed that he had caught those people who had attacked the honor guard that had sent the Princess of Northern Yue back from the East Peak Country. Thus, he had taken his trusted aides out of the camp to interrogate those people as well. It was just that he had left the house early, and the Violet Garden had slept soundly at that time, so she had not been able to properly understand the situation.


    Zi Yuan, whose hair had always been a mess these past few days, had tidied himself up well. He only arrived at Feng Lingxue''s tent at noon.


    This person seemed to enjoy being kept under house arrest like this. There was no temper or emotion on his face or actions. When he saw the Violet Garden enter, he even revealed a smile that was close to flattery.


    "Good morning, Princess!" He bowed politely, then sat to the side, smiling without saying a word.


    On the other hand, Zi Yuan couldn''t stand the silent atmosphere and spoke first.


    "I came today to seek advice from the young duke. With his physique of someone who''s fallen into a trap and lost consciousness for two days, he was actually able to knock me out. Is there some secret medicine that allows the duke to be so mighty all of a sudden?" she asked bluntly.


    "I don''t have any medicine, but I was forced to do it when I knocked out the wangfei. I didn''t knock her out with my bare hands. The scabbard of the dagger I brought with me was hard enough to be successful. This was pure luck." Feng Lingxue maintained a graceful smile and did not mind at all the unkind tone of Zi Yuan.


    "Oh? Then, what''s the dagger? " Zi Yuan decided not to let the evil people try to rob him until the end.


    Feng Lingxue took out a half foot long dagger from beside her boot, its sheath looked very simple and unadorned. The Marquis'' defensive dagger actually had such a simple scabbard, which surprised Zi Yuan a bit.


    Daggers are meant to be convenient to defend against, they''re usually hidden inside the boots. Daggers with scabbards are usually used for ornamental purposes. As the young duke, you don''t have any decorations on this dagger. Violet Garden took the dagger from Feng Lingxue and carefully examined it.


    "Because this dagger is very sharp, it must have a sheath to protect it. However, I do not like the luxurious style, so I can be very concise. In addition, this sheath is made of fine iron and can also be used as a weapon." Feng Lingxue discussed his dagger with Zi Yuan without holding back.


    There was an inconspicuous mechanism beside the scabbard of this dagger. It could shoot out multiple needles. If it was a poisonous needle, it could kill people without them noticing.


    "If wangfei likes it, I''ll give you this dagger." Feng Lingxue said generously.


    Zi Yuan truly liked this dagger very much. Regardless of whether Feng Lingxue used the sheath of this dagger to knock him out or if he knocked him out with the knife, it did not hinder her from liking this dagger. However, when she heard that Feng Lingxue was so generous as to give it to her, she still alertly rejected it.


    "I just wanted to give the wangfei a personal favor. I had no other intentions. Xue did not take good care of her. Xue did not blame Xue Pingyuan for causing the people of Dongping to suffer from the war. If he could win the favor of the wangfei with such a small gift and make the Northern King stop fighting, Xue Yue would naturally be happy to do so. She doesn''t have any other thoughts. " Feng Lingxue spoke with utmost sincerity.


    If it was before, the Violet Garden would have truly been moved a bit by him, but at that moment, there were still many unsolved mysteries in her heart. So, she didn''t completely believe his words. However, this dagger was a good item. Thus, after thinking about it again and again, Zi Yuan decided to keep it.


    Last night, she had found out from Helian Lie about why he was able to meet up with Feng Lingxue in this camp, so she was too lazy to ask about these details. At this moment, she also wanted to know one more thing, and that was how Feng Lingxue had managed to get the two of them out of that trap.


    "It''s my war horse." Feng Lingxue revealed a slightly embarrassed expression.


    "Didn''t your horse refuse to walk before?" Zi Yuan was extremely curious.


    "This warhorse has been following me for many years. I think that since it was unwilling to leave, it must have sensed the danger ahead." Feng Lingxue took off a bag, "I just remembered that I have some good tea from the East Peak Country on me, would you like to try it, Princess?"


    Zi Yuan reflexively replied, "No need."


    "Then may I ask the wangfei to call someone to get Snow a silver crane and a tea set. Snow wants to drink tea now." Feng Lingxue''s tone was very gentle and elegant, and Ziyuan only felt goosebumps all over his body. He hurriedly called for someone to bring the things Feng Lingxue wanted, and as he busied himself with brewing tea, he began to narrate how loyal and devoted his BMW was to its owner.


    After all, he had not personally witnessed how Feng Lingxue had pulled the two of them out of that deep trap. Feng Lingxue had said that he had heard the sound of his war horse and felt that it had come back to find its owner, so he had a plan in his heart. However, he was worried that Violet Garden would not listen to him, so he could only knock her unconscious. Then he threw the straw rope and pulled them up on his horse. Even though this explanation couldn''t convince the Violet Garden, Feng Lingxue firmly believed that it was the truth. It was indeed the same warhorse that had brought them to the northern army camp where Helian had stationed. Therefore, this story was not completely unbelievable.


    "Princess, if one day you have a war horse that can communicate with your heart, you will understand the truth of what I have said. "Come, Princess, are you sure you don''t want to try our Eastpan Kingdom''s tea?" A harmless smile appeared on Feng Lingxue''s face, but it made Zi Yuan feel that this person was mysterious.


    Right now, she felt that this Feng Lingxue was pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, but why was he deliberately trying to please her? Actually, he could have taken himself as a hostage and coerced the North to retreat. This was definitely more effective than being trapped in a trap himself. Since they wanted a truce, shouldn''t they have more effective means to achieve it? What was he planning by sending himself back to Helian with all his might? It seemed like she was smiling from the bottom of her heart, but how much sincerity did she actually have? Zi Yuan felt that he was increasingly unable to see through this seemingly calm and composed young duke Dongping.


    Although he still had too many doubts, he couldn''t answer them all right now. Even if he were to continue to ask straightforwardly, the young duke would still answer with a few words. Zi Yuan gave up on the thought to inquire further and once again declined Feng Lingxue''s request to taste the tea that was made from the tea that he took out from his bag. ¡ª ¡ª Although it smelled very good, and he also enjoyed watching the young duke''s skills in the art of tea ¡ª ¡ª he returned to Helian''s account.


    Unexpectedly, he saw the injured Helian Profound Wings in the big tent.


    An arrow had struck Helian Xuanyin''s right shoulder. When Zi Yuan had entered, his consciousness was still clear. He and Zi Yuan had explained why he was injured.


    It turned out that today, he had brought Cang Lan out of the camp to meet those people from the honor guard team that had attacked the Dongping Kingdom before sending the Princess of Northern Yue back. The targets of those people were clearly Helian himself. All sorts of arrows headed straight for Helian. For a moment of carelessness, an arrow had shot through the back of his right shoulder.


    "The arrows are still poisonous ¡­" A young imperial physician couldn''t help butting in. Violet Garden''s pupils contracted in an instant as a wave of anger rose from the bottom of her feet to the top of her head. She quickly walked over and picked up the arrow from the tray, examining it closely.


    Seeing this, Lan Cang stepped forward and reported, "Royal Consort, your subject has been inspecting the arrow. Your subject is mistaken. It doesn''t seem to be made by the Eastpeng Kingdom."


    "Hmph, I don''t think so." Zi Yuan snorted coldly. "Both Xi Li and Dong Ping are involved!"


    "Esteemed wangfei, this old official wants to pull out an arrow for the king right now. May esteemed wangfei ¡­" An old imperial physician asked, trembling.


    Zi Yuan nodded. Previously, Zi Yuan had helped the imperial physician treat Helian''s wounds. Rather than letting the young doctors and disciples do the same, she was more confident in her ability to help the imperial physician deal with Helian''s wounds. She put a clean towel in his mouth and pressed his shoulder. After the imperial physician used a knife to lightly gouge the wound out even larger, containing some anesthetic and hemostasis powder from the arrow wound, Helian groaned softly and fainted. But the imperial physician''s hand didn''t stop moving. He dug up the wound to a suitable size before suddenly exerting strength and pulled out the arrowhead. His hand gestures were quite accurate, so he didn''t spurt out any blood.


    The old imperial physician consoled Zi Yuan while instructing his subordinates to hurry and boil the soup while removing the poisonous blood from the wounds. He also did the job of staunching the wounds. After all, blood was always flowing, no matter how much there was, it had to be flowing.


    The Violet Garden had the people clean the arrowheads, and with just a glance, she tossed them to Yuan Hao.


    When he saw the pattern carved on the arrow, he cried out in alarm, "How could this happen?!"

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    "This matter is getting complicated and confusing." Zi Yuan frowned. After a long while, she asked in a low voice, "Imperial Physician, did you find out what poison was on the arrow?"


    "It''s a kind of snake poison. Fortunately, I have the antidote in my medicine box. Thank goodness!" The old imperial physician''s goatee rose and fell like he wanted to claim credit for his actions.


    Violet Garden''s eyes quickly sized up this imperial physician and said indifferently, "Imperial Physician, you''ve worked hard. When the king wakes up, you''ll definitely receive a great reward."


    "Many thanks, wangfei! "Also, this old official has something that he doesn''t know whether he should say or not."


    "Tell me about it."


    "This snake poison is not the poison of a poisonous snake in our country, nor is it something that can be found in the Eastpan Kingdom. It is a Seven Step Silver Refined Snake that is unique to the Western Li Country." The old imperial physician said.


    "Humph, it''s west again." Zi Yuan snorted from his nose and kept watch over Helian without saying another word. The others couldn''t figure out what she meant, so they kept silent and stood with their hands hanging by their sides.


    After the Fairy Doctor brought the fried medicine and Zi Yuan personally fed it to Helian to kill the bystanders, she coldly said to Ye Blueblue Cang, "Night Blue Blue Blue Cang, you know you''re not guilty!"


    Lan Cang immediately knelt on the ground and replied, "This subject knows his wrongs and shouldn''t have let the king suffer such a calamity."


    "I''ve just reunited with Helian. Even if you guys found those disorderly subjects and bandits, you could have brought them to the camp to interrogate them. Why did you insist on taking Helian Lie out of the camp?" She tried to sound calm. At this moment, the image of the unperturbed Feng Lingxue appeared in her mind. She deeply felt that compared to that shrewd person and that person, there was still too big of a gap.


    "We didn''t just capture one person, we captured a group of people." Lan Cang hesitated as he replied.


    "Where''s the leader?"


    "..." "Dead ¡­" Night Blue Azure Sky also began to realize that he had made a serious mistake.


    "Hmph." So reckless! " Zi Yuan did not know what to say to them. Whether it was due to Helian''s recklessness or because of this Lan Cang? Whenever he encountered something related to himself, Helian would always become very impulsive. He could only blame himself for feeling lazy in the morning. He didn''t ask Helian Lie a single question!


    "What did you ask?"


    "They''re all people from Liu Dun''s side."


    "Hmph, as expected, how did you deal with those people?"


    "..." "Actually, we weren''t ambushing them on the way back. We were just interrogating them when we were suddenly ambushed ¡­" Lan Cang was extremely ashamed. "Helian, that''s why I said you were attacked on the way back ¡­"


    Zi Yuan sighed and stroked the face of the sleeping Helian twice. This man, really ¡­


    "Who chose that address?"


    "The people under me."


    "Oh, your underling is out." Zi Yuan lightly summed it up.


    The honest and honest Ye Blueblue was stunned for a moment before reacting, "I''ve thought of this possibility before, but it''s impossible for my brothers ¡­"


    "There is nothing that is impossible in this world. You can look into it. I''m tired. " Violet Garden felt a continuous movement from He and ordered the guests to leave.


    After Lan Cang said his goodbyes, Zi Yuan went up to Helian Lie''s ear and said softly, "Stop pretending."


    Helian Lie''s eyelashes fluttered twice as he laid his head on Violet Garden''s lap. He then opened his eyes and asked, "How do you know that I was faking it?"


    "That imperial physician said too much." The Violet Garden gently patted his shoulder. "Being attacked is real. Poisoning is fake. This poison isn''t some snake poison."


    "I can''t hide anything from you." Helian Lie sighed. "This was the poison that you, Murong, had gotten you infected with in the past. Later on, I had someone specially make medicine for you to wear on your person. I didn''t expect that it would come in handy today."


    "Those people ¡­ are they really ¡­ people from West Riding Liu?"


    "It should be, but the most important thing right now is that we have a spy among us. I need to feign death."


    "Pretend to be dead?" Violet Garden''s heart stirred. "That''s why you told the old imperial physician to call it snake poison, and then you pretended to die from the poison?"


    "I still remember the symptoms of your poisoning back then ¡­" Helian said softly, "Zi Yuan, I''ve always made you suffer ¡­ That''s right, Zi Yuan, let''s have the imperial physician take a look at your pulse later. Although you''ve just gotten pregnant and your body''s very healthy, I''m afraid that last night we ¡­ "


    "..." Now that you think about it... "If there really is something, I would have ¡­" Zi Yuan couldn''t help but feel embarrassed. He gently caressed his slightly bulging lower abdomen with his right hand. "Fortunately, my body is in good condition. My child is not affected ¡­" "I was fine even when I was in such a bumpy situation earlier ¡­"


    "I''m sorry ¡­" Helian held Zi Yuan''s hand tightly.


    "Helian, let''s go to war with Dongping." After a long while, the Violet Garden slowly spoke. "Although I still don''t know what the young duke''s intentions are, if we continue fighting with Dongping like this, the space behind us will become empty. What if ¡­"


    "Mm, since my Violet Garden has already returned, there is no need for us to fight anymore. However, it turns out that you are going to negotiate with the Kingdom of Dongping, and in this situation, if we are going to negotiate, I am worried that the Kingdom of Dongping might not be willing to do so. Feng Lingxue on the other hand, is really a strange person. "Hmph ¡­" "So, I still feel that it would be better to use force to conquer the East Mountain."


    "But what if it is the rebellion? Our line is too long and will be held back. Furthermore, the commoners have not been able to keep their lives. After many years of fighting, the treasury is not very full. "


    "We do need to think about this, but first and foremost, we need to find the spy that was planted between us. "Actually, I suspect that Dongping and Xi Li are secretly colluding, so I''m also waiting for an opportunity ¡­" Helian Si smiled slyly.


    "Well, timing is important. "Xuan Yi, I feel that after today, people will think that our King of Northern Yue has been poisoned, and that I am pregnant, so we can''t afford to pay for the war. Although I don''t know what that Feng Lingxue is thinking, but right now, he is our hostage, so we will use him to sign an armistice with the king of Dongping, and then ¡­" She whispered her plan in Helian''s ear. Helian nodded repeatedly when she heard it, praising Zi Yuan for his "deep understanding of my heart." After listening to their conversation, they fell asleep in each other''s arms.


    On the other side, the loyal Ye Blueblue Cang lost sleep for the entire night. From his point of view, he was unable to understand the actions of the traitor and spy. His brother had been with him for many years, but he suddenly found out that someone had betrayed his brother and was now a spy for Xi Li. He found it hard to accept. However, reality proved that this thing had indeed happened. Moreover, the most important thing was for him to quickly find this spy, or else there would be endless troubles in the future.


    He lay on his bed, worried about his good brother Helian''s injuries, worried about Zi Yuan, worried about everything that had happened recently. He lay on his bed, worried about his good brother''s injuries, worried about Helian''s injuries, worried about Zi Yuan, worried about everything that had happened recently. He hesitated, wondering if he should get up without resting. When he woke up, he heard another bad news: The imperial physician''s antidote was ineffective, and the Helian poison had been released.


    Violet Garden went to Feng Lingxue''s tent with red eyes.


    He was somewhat surprised to see this woman, who had always seemed so domineering, now looked so weak and helpless. All of a sudden, he felt a little out of control and a little flustered.


    "Princess, would you like to drink some tea from our Eastpan Kingdom?" He made a pretence of brewing tea to cover up the rise and fall of his heart.


    This time, Zi Yuan didn''t refuse and just quietly sat to the side. Just like yesterday, he quietly watched as the fragrant tea was brewed using his set of brewing procedures.


    "Princess, try it." Feng Lingxue looked at Zi Yuan with hope, but didn''t answer the question Zi Yuan asked right after coming in.


    The Violet Garden looked at him with a bit of grief, then she picked up the tea bowl and finished it in one gulp.


    "Princess, you shouldn''t drink so much tea." Feng Lingxue sighed.


    "Zi Yuan''s husband is in danger right now, so how could he be in the mood to drink tea? Zi Yuan came to discuss things with Master Hou, but only because he is a friend who shared hardships with Master Hou. Master Hou, on the other hand, is making fun of him ¡­" "Forget it, right now, we, the North Yue, have no mood to continue fighting with you, Dongping. There''s no need to keep you under house arrest. Master Hou, you should leave." As she spoke, Zi Yuan stood up.


    Feng Lingxue hurriedly stood up and held her sleeve. "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Realizing that his actions were a bit abrupt, he courteously cupped his hands and said, "Brother Helian''s poison can only be found in the westerly Murong Clan. Now that the westerly Murong Clan has submitted to the Northern Yue Clan, wouldn''t it be more convenient for Princess Wangfei to go to Murong for the antidote?"


    "Although Xi Li has pledged his allegiance to us, there are still plenty of people who are unconvinced. Otherwise, Zi Yuan wouldn''t have suffered the fate of falling into the trap of hunters together with Master Hou. Master Hou also wouldn''t have known that the soul of Zi Yuan did not originate from this place, but from the future. If the Zi Yuan can find Murong, why would you ask the Marquis? " Previously, Helian Lie did not hesitate to throw a country''s worth of troops to attack Dongping for her sake. But now, in order to cure Helian Jin, she actually put down her pride and came to beg this person who had once not looked down on her.


    "Zi Yuan has heard that the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom has some relationship with Murong. Who knows, the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom might even be able to obtain the antidote for this poison?" If the East Pingguo can cure Helian''s poison, we, the North Vietnamese, will withdraw our troops and return to our former borders. Master Hou, you can also return home as soon as possible and reunite with your family ¡­ " Seeing that Feng Lingxue was slightly moved, the Violet Garden immediately said these few words before adding, "If Master Hou is unable to help, the day when the Violet Garden''s husband dies is the time of the destruction of the Eastern Ping Kingdom!" Finished speaking, she turned around and resolutely left, leaving that goddess-like Feng Lingxue standing there in a daze.


    In fact, she came to find Feng Lingxue only to find an antidote and to find an excuse for a truce. However, this truce could not be so inexplicable as to have the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom fear the Northern Yue State and lay the groundwork for its rule in the future. Therefore, he decided to take advantage of Helian Lie''s act of playing dead to carry out his plan. In the meantime, he was also able to probe Feng Lingxue''s background. It was truly like killing multiple birds with one stone.


    The only ones who knew that Helian was pretending were the old imperial physician, Zi Yuan, and Helian trio. If he knew the truth, Helian Lie might not be able to continue acting, so he simply did not tell him about it. Moreover, they wanted to use this matter to find the traitor, and if Ye Lanqing knew that Helian Lie was pretending to be dead, then Helian Lie would not be able to do his best to find the person who betrayed his brother.


    The old imperial physician had confirmed that the king''s poison was the same as the poison in the Purple Garden a few years ago. It would die within ten days, and now a day had passed, so he only had nine days to find the antidote.

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    As for the Violet Garden, it guarded Helian day and night, and its servants and maids were not allowed to come close to serve Helian. They really did not want any information to leak out.


    In order to express his sincerity, Zi Yuan ordered the army to retreat and set up camp again in the direction of the State of Yue. At the same time, he released Feng Lingxue.


    It was unknown whether he had tricked Feng Lingxue, or whether Feng Lingxue had played the trick, but when he mounted the horse, he solemnly said that he would definitely bring back the antidote within five days. The serious expression on his face caused the Violet Garden''s heart to pound wildly. "Could it be that this goddess-like young duke has set his sights on me?" Or had he taken a fancy to Helian? If that was the case, then the weird actions from before could be explained, but ¡­ That''s impossible...


    As a person born from two lifetimes, Zi Yuan was completely idiotic towards relationships. She and Helian had wandered around for so many years in order to cultivate properly. How could she have known that this deity-like young duke had indeed taken a fancy to her? As for Helian, he just loved the house more than anything else.


    It is said that the person in love is a fool, while the person in unrequited love is a fool among idiots. Although Feng Lingxue had political motives when he first came into contact with the Violet Garden, he felt that he was completely captivated by this woman to this day. Let''s not talk about the shameful things when he was drunk. Just based on the interactions he had with her, he couldn''t help but admire the calm and decisiveness she had. When the two of them fell into the trap, he pretended to be unconscious for two days and secretly observed them. Later on, she thought that her life was going to end in that unfathomable trap. She told him of her origins, and it made him exclaim in astonishment. He held an indescribable admiration for her. And her deep affection for Helian moved him. That was why he had decided to give up his plan of holding this woman hostage in Dongping and instead had sent her back to Helian. He knocked her out, then used his lightness skill to jump out of the trap. He summoned his men to investigate Helian''s whereabouts, and sent her a letter containing arrows. After that, he carried her out of the trap, summoned his war horse, and rushed her all the way to the camp of Helian. He had extraordinary hearing. He had heard her whisper in Helian''s ear that she wanted to capture him. Thus, he willingly became their hostage. The tea leaves in his bag had a name that suited his mood, it was called "Lovesick".


    Unfortunately, no matter how much he did, it was impossible for him to obtain this woman. This woman belonged to that person called Helian Xuan Yi, so he couldn''t help but have a little bit of love for her. A man who was able to fall deeply in love with such a woman and was willing to battle the battlefields and dominate the world should be a decent man, right? Although Zi Yuan had done a great service to the Northern State of Yue, this man called Helian Xuan Yi was indeed someone to be reckoned with.


    However, as the young duke of Dongping, what he could do was to protect the peace of Dongping and protect the king''s position. His political views would conflict with this woman and her man. At that time, he knew that she wanted the king of the Empire of Dongping to bring her away, which was why he took her away halfway. He just didn''t expect that he didn''t manage to get past the beauty barrier.


    Although Feng Lingxue was surprised that the normally domineering Zi Yuan was suddenly showing signs of weakness, in his heart, he subjectively believed that it was because Helian Lie was on the verge of death due to the poison. He was completely carried away by Zi Yuan''s emotions and did not doubt the authenticity of the poison in the slightest.


    The request that Zi Yuan had made seemed somewhat harsh and difficult to fulfill, but in reality, Feng Lingxue was a little ''guilty of a guilty conscience''. It was true that Dongping had an intention to cooperate with WestLi before, and the king of Dongping had a good personal relationship with Murong, especially regarding the ''medicine''. Feng Lingxue knew that the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom also possessed the poison that had been poisoned. He felt that he must go and talk to the king. He had to confirm whether the ambush on Helian was by someone from the West, or was actually the king of the East Mountain!


    On the other side, Feng Lingxue hurriedly went to find her monarch. On the other side, Lan Cang was secretly trying to find the traitor. He had no choice but to go to Zi Yuan in hopes of obtaining her help.


    "There''s no hurry to do this." Lan Cang didn''t expect Zi Yuan to say there was no hurry. Now that this traitor had harmed his best brother and the king of the Northern Yue was lying on his sickbed, he couldn''t wait to find out who this traitor was and hack him into a thousand pieces! But Princess Violet Garden actually said no! "Go!" Urgent!


    "But if I don''t settle this matter, I won''t be able to sleep well!" "I haven''t slept properly for quite a few nights."


    "Lan Cang, then write down a list of the people you have questions in mind for me. Then, leave this matter to me. Sleep well." Zi Yuan wiped the sleeping Helian Lie''s forehead.


    "Alright!" When Lan Cang heard these words, he became somewhat happy. Zi Yuan was so smart, she could definitely find that traitor. That way, she would be able to avenge Helian! As he thought this, he picked up the pen and wrote down a few names for the Violet Garden. He then left the tent in a slightly relaxed manner.


    When he returned to his tent, one of his men came forward and asked, "Chief, you seem to be in a good mood. Did the king cure the poison?"


    After being asked like this, Ye Blueblue''s face darkened once again. With a downcast face, he said, "Not yet. It''s just ¡­ ah, I won''t speak with you anymore. Anyway, Zi Yuan will take care of this matter."


    "Head, how dare you call her by her name!"


    "What''s there to be afraid of? Helian is my brother. Of course I can call my sister-in-law by her name. Alright, alright, I won''t talk to you anymore. Tonight, I can have a good night''s sleep."


    Zi Yuan looked at the blue and white names on the list and silently set them on the fire.


    Helian Lie had already changed into night clothes and was preparing to secretly patrol the camp. He had already found out who the traitor was. Moreover, this traitor was not one of the people listed in the list. In Lan Cang''s heart, this person was an important brother.


    "Xuan Yi, do you think that Lan Cang would hate us for lying to him like this?" Zi Yuan asked worriedly.


    "Lan Cang is a very good brother of mine. He will understand my painstaking efforts." Helian Lie patted Zi Yuan on the shoulder. "It''s going to be hard on you again. I''m going out."


    "En, you should be careful since the arrow wound is real." Zi Yuan drew a kiss at the corner of his mouth, and Helian Lie returned her kiss with a long tongue before he let her go.


    "When the baby is born, you must make it up to me." Helian said with a smile.


    Violet Garden pushed him away with a smile. Then, her eyes turned cold as she said, "I feel that it''s better if you kill him today." so that we don''t get into too much trouble. "


    "Mm, that''s fine too." Helian Lie muttered to himself irresolutely, "This way, Lan Cang won''t feel injured. At most, he''ll feel the sadness of having lost a brother."


    "Why don''t I do it?" Zi Yuan looked into Helian Lie''s eyes. She was slightly worried that the injury on his right shoulder would affect his performance.


    "You''re about to be a mother, so leave these bloody things to your father." Helian kissed her on the forehead and jumped out of the large tent window.


    Zi Yuan, on the other hand, pretended to be waiting for Helian, who was lying on the sickbed.


    They were actively trying to eliminate the spies that Xi Li had planted to bribe them, while the people from Xi Li were plotting to make a comeback.


    Murong Xiu had found out from the people he had planted in Blue Sky''s body that Helian had been poisoned. Although he was very surprised that he had been poisoned by the poison, this news was too shocking for him.


    He felt that he needed to make good use of this opportunity to snatch the Violet Garden, as well as the Northern Yue.


    However, he had also guessed that the person who used the poison was most likely the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom who thought that he was very capable even though he wasn''t very smart. Only he would have the poison that he had used before.


    This king wanted to frame them and make them think that Xi Li was going to fight them again. This way, if he came to deal with Xi Li, they would withdraw their troops from Dongping Kingdom.


    "Foolish!" Mu Rong Xiu scolded the king in his heart.


    However, it was also thanks to the move of the king of Eastern Ping Kingdom, that in a few days, Helian Profound Wings would ascend to the west! Hahaha! The more Murong Xiu thought about it, the happier he became. The more he thought, the more he needed to take advantage of this opportunity to make his move.


    That night, Murong Xiu mobilized his forces and attacked the northern and western border small cities. The North Vietnamese garrison troops were caught off guard and utterly defeated. In one night, North Vietnam lost three small cities.


    In the wee hours of the morning, the northern army, which was still in the East Peak Region, received an urgent report from the border of North Vietnam. General Ye Blueheaven was extremely worried, but he noticed Violet Garden had a crafty smile on her face. Under the light of the lamp, her handsome face carried a cold and elegant expression, as well as a mocking smile.


    "Princess, should we mobilize some troops to reinforce the border?" Lan Cang asked with concern.


    "Let them continue their sneak attack." Zi Yuan snorted coldly. "When the time is right, we''ll make him spit out everything he eats!"


    "Report!" Another person shouted from outside the tent.


    "Speak!" Zi Yuan replied loudly.


    "Reporting to the wangfei, I just found out that Zhao Mu, who was by the side of Great General Ye, is dead."


    "What?" Ye Bluelight was startled. He cupped his hands together with Zi Yuan and went to check his account.


    Zi Yuan did not follow him out. Instead, he seemed to mutter to himself, "He fell into a trap."


    An extremely low "hmm" sound came from the poisoned king. Then, he tightly held the hand of Zi Yuan under the blanket.


    The next step was to hope that Feng Lingxue would bring the news they had hoped for.


    Feng Lingxue galloped like a galloping horse, and after a full day and night, he finally arrived at the king''s side, asking him for the antidote for the poison.


    At first, the king of the Empire of Dongping was playing dumb with him, but afterwards, he could not help but reveal his thoughts.


    Indeed, just as Feng Lingxue had guessed before, the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom had used the news that Feng Lingxue had planted in the side of Ye Blueheaven to ambush the Helian Profound Wings.


    "Hahaha, Helian Xuan Yi is about to die, that''s really good news!" The king of the Dongping Kingdom laughed so hard that tears nearly flowed out of his eyes.


    "Brother Wang!" Feng Lingxue said anxiously, "Helian Xuanji cannot die!"


    "Why can''t he die? For a woman, he attacked our borders, causing the people of our borders to lose their lives. A war demon like him dying is not something to be regretted!" The king of the Empire of Dongping said angrily.


    "You''re changing your appearance to help that Murong Xiu!" "Royal brother, did you accept that Murong Xiu again?"


    "No, I thought about this idea for a long time before coming up with it. With the death of Helian Xuanyin and the collapse of the Northern Yue, my anger has been released. "


    "Then have you thought about it? If Helian dies, can the Northern Yue really collapse? Okay, even if North Vietnam really did collapse, what about West Rift? Brother Wang, you should know about Murong Xiu''s wolfish ambitions, right? If Xi Li becomes strong and encroaches upon the Northern Yue, will there still be a place for us, the people of Dongping? " As Feng Lingxue spoke, her tone became agitated and her voice became louder.


    "But, with him having profound wings, will he also have a place for me? He could call for a woman! " The king of the Dongping Kingdom''s voice also became louder.

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    "Brother Wang, the Northern State of Yue has promised me that if we rescue the king of the Northern Yue, they will withdraw their troops from the Eastern Plains. The two countries are friendly, and there will be no more wars!" Brother Wang, you can continue to be the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom without worry. Feng Lingxue tried his best to persuade her.


    "I don''t believe it. If they knew I poisoned them, they would definitely attack us again ¡­"


    "Brother Wang, haven''t we already left this place? Brother Wang''s antidote is merely a coincidence ¡­ " Feng Lingxue realized that she had unconsciously used the words of Zi Yuan.


    The king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom was still somewhat unwilling. "But his ambition is to conquer the world. Mu Rong Xiu is such a smart guy, yet he defeated me. He thinks I''m stupid, so I''ll definitely bully our Eastern Ping ¡­"


    "Brother Wang, there isn''t just one Helian in the Northern Yue. The woman he is leading is also very powerful. "If Brother Wang isn''t willing to save Helian, then that woman will probably attack you even more fearfully than Helian. If she knew that the one who poisoned Helian Yu wasn''t Mu Rong Xiu, but you, Brother Wang, I don''t know what else this scary woman would do ¡­" Feng Lingxue thought to himself: "I never thought that I would actually use Purple Garden to threaten my brother Wang. However, what he said is the truth!"


    The king of Dongping Kingdom no longer answered. He sat there alone, pondering for a long time. Finally, he told Feng Lingxue to wait a moment, and then he entered the secret compartment.


    "I''ll give you the antidote, but you have to keep it a secret. You can''t let the people from Northern Yue know that this ambush was done by us, Dongping Pingguo. Let them think that Xi Li was the culprit and continue fighting!" The king of the Empire of Dongping revealed an innocent smile like a child.


    Feng Lingxue placed the antidote into his bosom and secretly sighed in relief. He promised the king and left in a hurry.


    After another day and night without sleep, Feng Ling, who promised five days to the Violet Garden, was done in two days and two nights. He passed the antidote to the red-eyed Violet Garden and then said, "Princess, find a place for the snow to rest."


    Zi Yuan did not know that he had been travelling without rest for two days and two nights. He was very surprised that he seemed to be struggling so much, but she was satisfied with his request to rest.


    In the dead of night, Zi Yuan and Helian Lie talked about Feng Lingxue.


    Helian Lie sighed and caressed Zi Yuan''s hair lovingly. "Zi Yuan, I''m afraid that the young duke of Dongping County has fallen for you."


    Zi Yuan did not believe him. "How could that be possible? He has a carefree and divine appearance, so how could he like someone like me?"


    "What kind of person are you?" Helian teased her deliberately.


    "I am the same as you." Zi Yuan was still not used to talking about emotions.


    "This antidote is a stronger one. If that''s the case, then I should wake up tomorrow morning. I didn''t think that the Dongping Young Marquis would only use this much time to allow that thief Murong to have so little time ¡­" Helian Yu''s tone was filled with regret.


    "To completely subdue Xi Li, we will need some time. However, we, Bei Yue, will need to rest for a while, so we cannot net him out in one fell swoop this time."


    "There''s no need to rush about this matter. Let''s take it slowly. Right, I feel that Dongping''s spies should keep their lives first."


    "Why don''t you kill them all to avoid future troubles?" Zi Yuan did not understand.


    "I have a new plan." Helian leaned close to Violet Garden''s ear and whispered to her for a moment. The two of them smiled at each other as if the whole world was in the palm of their hands.


    The next day, the king of the Northern Yue, who had been poisoned for several days, woke up. Then, the army stationed in the border of the Dongping Country left their camp and returned to the imperial capital.


    Because of the loss of the person closest to the Violet Garden, Murong Xiu received information that Helian was unharmed and that the Violet Garden had brought a group of people to recover the lost territory only after the Violet Garden had recaptured two cities.


    He was suddenly very excited. Towards the Violet Garden, he had never thought of giving up. Even though she was already one of Helian City''s people, he had never thought of letting it go just like that. This time, he really wanted to have a good fight with her again. He wanted to talk about the pain of having sex with her on the battlefield, and the pain of parting from her.


    However, Zi Yuan''s fighting style was rather strange this time. Fighting in the east and fighting in the west, he quickly reclaimed several border cities. After a few days of war, Murong Xiu was completely led by her.


    Finally, on this day, there was only one more city left. When Murong Xiu found out from the scouts that Violet Garden''s team had already slaughtered their way over, he was so happy that his entire body started to tremble.


    Murong Xiu was standing on top of the city, so he could only see a group of people in the distance. He couldn''t see them clearly, but he could recognize the valiant and valiant Zi Yuan, who was wearing a military uniform. When he saw Zi Yuan, he excitedly laughed out loud.


    "Lady Zi Yuan, Murong is truly admiring you! Finally, I can see you again!" Murong is too happy. " Murong Xiu said in a clear voice.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, you betrayed your righteousness and attempted to steal my country''s territory. Today, I''m going to take back the city, and I''m going to destroy you!" Zi Yuan''s imposing manner definitely wasn''t inferior to Murong Xiu''s.


    Hahahahaha!" To think that you are a smart person, someone got framed, could it be that you did not see through it? " At this moment, Murong Xiu suddenly ordered someone to fire an arrow at the city wall.


    Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh. The fog was so thick that it was hard to tell if a lot of people were dead or injured.


    "It doesn''t matter if the blame is on you or not, the poison that comes from you is your sin. When our country is in trouble, you, Murong Xiu, will ignore the armistice and trespass into our borders. You are indeed treacherous, and the grand regent of the Western Fairies is nothing but a vile person! "Hahahaha!" The Violet Garden''s clear voice made Murong Xiu a little angry from embarrassment. He continuously released arrows as he whistled through the air.


    It was only then that Murong Xiu realized he had been tricked by Zi Yuan. He looked down from the city, only to see that it wasn''t just a black mass of engineering soldiers, other than Zi Yuan and a few personal guards, all of them were scarecrows. Those scarecrows were filled with arrows shot by the soldiers from Xi Li.


    "Thank you, Lord Regent Xi Li, for your gift!" The Violet Garden was still loudly thanking him, making Murong Xiu angry, but he had no other choice. In the end, he could only retreat step by step and retreat from the city of Northern Yue.


    The Violet Garden did not pursue her victory. Her reason for coming here this time was to recover the lost land. Now, all the lost cities had been reclaimed and her mission was completed.


    The king of the Northern Yue who had not shown his face all this time emerged from the crowd of soldiers celebrating his victory. He tightly embraced his beloved woman and concernedly called for the imperial physician to establish a vein with the Violet Garden.


    After the imperial physician checked Ziyuan''s pulse, he hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Although wangfei''s body is sturdy, she''s still a pregnant woman. This humble subject recommends that you rest more."


    Helian immediately revealed a childish expression and said, "Look, even the imperial physician has spoken of it like that. It''s better that you follow me back to the capital and take good care of your health. Let your husband be the one to worry about the affairs of the country. Rest in peace and give birth to a fat son for me!"


    "What if it''s your daughter, do you not want her?" The Violet Garden did not show any signs of weakness.


    "Good day daughter, you must be as good-looking as you!"


    "What if you don''t look good? Don''t you like it?"


    "No, I''m so beautiful, and you''re also so beautiful. If our child isn''t good-looking, then wouldn''t something have happened to you?"


    "Helian Xuan Wing, you''re actually making fun of this topic!" Zi Yuan struck out with his palm, and the couple started fighting.


    Although this couple did not beat around the bush, they seemed to be flirting and flirting in the eyes of outsiders.


    If not for the fact that Zi Yuan was pregnant and had already acted recklessly once before, Helian really wanted to have a good relationship with Zi Yuan. However, at this moment, he could only endure it.


    He said to the baby, "For your existence, I, your father, have endured so much. If you dare to not be filial to me in the future, hmph, hmph!"


    As a person who had experienced two lifetimes, Zi Yuan had long since noticed the painstaking efforts of Helian Lie. He had disbanded the harem for the sake of him, and now he was the only one who was related to him. She wondered if she should do something for him.


    Thinking of this, she couldn''t help but place her hand on a part of his body, touching that burning desire. She touched the tip of her tongue to his ear. "Let''s find a room," she whispered.


    "But, child ¡­" He was extremely puzzled. However, when he looked at this usually cold woman, his ears started to turn red and his face turned bashful, making him really want to eat her up.


    Immediately, he picked up the Violet Garden and immediately commandeered the City Lord''s room.


    He was extremely curious because of this novel action. He knew in his heart what the Violet Garden wanted to do to him, but he could not be sure that this strong woman would do this much for him. He was deeply moved by the deep feelings this woman had for him.


    Zi Yuan took off his martial attire, untied his undergarment, and slowly kissed his skin inch by inch from his forehead. Helian gasped for breath as he said, "I love you, Zi Yuan." One by one, she replied, "I know." This matter was entirely under her control.


    She kissed down his skin, inch by inch, until she stopped.


    "Zi Yuan, what are you going to do to me ¡­" Helian Lie suddenly became playful. He acted shy, and because his hands were tied, he could only twist his body to resist.


    "I''ll eat you up!" The Violet Garden would naturally not show any sign of weakness, looking like a scoundrel that was about to eat a woman from a good family.


    This woman ¡­ Helian himself felt like crying but had no tears. He was so moved that he wanted to cry but had no tears. He was also so depressed that he wanted to cry but had no tears. He was truly a man with a complicated heart!


    Helian really felt that she was not being satisfied. This was clearly satisfying her as well!

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    He secretly made up his mind that when the child came out, he would definitely make Zi Yuan compensate even more. If that was the case, then everything he had suffered today would be worth it! Oh, no! He was dazed for a moment!


    Violet Garden was silent for a long time before giving him a coquettish smile. "Helian, just sleep here tonight. For our baby, I''ll go to the next room to sleep. Goodbye!"


    "Ahhh!" Zi Yuan, help me untie my hands! "


    However, Zi Yuan had left and completely ignored him. As for the others, they had heard of this heaven-shaking secret.


    After that, it was said that there was a man tied to the bed in the Northern Yue State.


    A few months later, Zi Yuan''s stomach expanded. According to the Imperial Physician, he might have two children in his womb, but the technology here was not advanced enough to determine if they were twins or not.


    This was her first time being a mother, so she couldn''t help but feel a bit worried. In ancient times, children were like walking the gates of hell. Moreover, she might be carrying two children right now. She was really worried that she would have a difficult birth, so she insisted on doing some exercise and exercise every day.


    That morning, she was in a daze, supported by Helian Lie, standing in the imperial garden by a pool of lotus flowers. A sudden pain hit her, and Helian hastily picked her up and called for the imperial physician and midwives.


    In these two lifetimes, Zi Yuan had never listened to anyone else as much as he did. He completely didn''t follow his own train of thought and followed the midwife''s instructions. Breathing, exerting. Breathing, exerting ¡­


    Finally, she heard the sound of a baby crying. A child came out. The midwife was pleasantly surprised. "Princess, there''s really another child!" Thus, he continued to breathe hard, hard, and hard. Finally, he successfully gave birth to the twin dragon and phoenix.


    Having two children, a man and a woman, all of a sudden made Helian Profound Wings happy.


    The first to come out was a boy, who called him Helian Yingqi, and the next to come out was a girl. The first to come out was a boy, who called him Helian Yinglin, and the next to come out was a girl, who was called Helian Yinglin.


    As for the country''s affairs, Murong Xiu had been exceptionally calm in the past few months. He hadn''t done anything bad and was busy with business matters, developing the country''s mines. The Eastern Ping Country had always been peaceful with the Northern Yue, but that young marquis would come visit Zi Yuan every month, which made Helian Xuan Yi a little unhappy. He relied on his man''s intuition to feel that this deity-like person had truly fallen for his Zi Yuan. There wasn''t much of a problem in the Kingdom of Northern Yue. The world had been peaceful for the past few months. Perhaps it was because of the blessings that the Dragon and Phoenix Birth had brought to the population of the Northern Yue.


    A week after the two children were born, Feng Lingxue came to visit Zi Yuan and gave the two children some small toys like a baby and a apron. He was deep in love and focused, as if he was looking at his own blood, which made Helian''s jealousy grow even more. However, her wangfei didn''t believe that Feng Lingxue was interested in her and didn''t have anything to hide from Feng Lingxue.


    When the two children reached the full moon, Murong Xiu sent over a congratulatory gift: two children each with a golden longevity lock. Zi Yuan looked at the longevity lock. After a long time, she said to Helian Lie, "Weren''t you wondering why Murong Xiu''s temper suddenly changed and he started doing business and mining?" I think I see what he''s doing. "


    Helian looked at the longevity lock and nodded. "I think I understand. Xili should have found a good gold mine in the country. With it, he would be able to run a business and replenish the national treasury with military supplies. He would be able to support a larger army. He is still preparing for his great cause. "


    "Yeah, compared to this, our progress seems to be slower." The Violet Garden sighed emotionally, "Because I have to wait for delivery, I haven''t done many things in the past few months. Even though our people have been given a chance to rest, and our North Vietnamese territory has been maintained to such an extent, the treasury is still insufficient, and our army will only be able to defend itself for the time being. There''s still a lot of distance between us and you, even if you conquer the entire world. "


    "Zi Yuan, don''t worry." Helian Lie smiled mysteriously. "Although you have been resting for the past few months, I, your husband, have not been resting! I''m going to be a monarch, not just a slogan, I''m going to do it all the time. When our children can speak, they will be the princes and princesses of a monarch like me! "


    "Then, can you tell me what you''ve been doing these past few months, Darling?" Zi Yuan asked mischievously.


    "Regulating the country is like cooking a small fish. This is something you told me before." It was easy to rule the world, but hard to rule it. Right now, we only have Xili and Dongping who have not pledged allegiance to us. Each of us has our own reasons, and we won''t be able to do so so so quickly. So, I think, the first thing to do is to make the people of these two countries have a sense of respect for our country.


    "Even though you are the mother of my country, you are not good at needlework. In fact, our embroidery is very excellent, even though the East Peak embroidery is also very good, it does not have our country''s unique double-sided embroidery, and the women from the West are just as bad at needlework as you are. Therefore, I have asked the Ministry of Revenue to greatly develop the embroidery industry and the textile industry.


    "I also value the mines that Murong Xiu values very much. Over the past few months, our miners have successfully found a decent silver and iron mine near the border of the East Flatland." Iron ore is a much rarer vein than gold. It can provide us with better weapons.


    "Since we are talking about weapons, I have issued a hand order to strongly encourage the citizens to engage in smelting and forging. This way, although our soldiers are few in number, but our weapons are advanced, one soldier can be equal to two or more, and we can save a lot of food for the troops that we need. If we are to fight with Xi Li, we have nothing to be afraid of."


    "Also, there''s a new policy implementation. I''ve always wanted to discuss it with you, but I''m afraid of disturbing you pending delivery. Now, we can finally discuss it with you, Zi Yuan."


    Hearing this, the Violet Garden felt even more adoration towards this man. As an ancient man, many of his ideas of governing a country were quite advanced. More importantly, he was really taking this world as a business that he was sharing with her.


    "What new policy?" Actually, when it came to governing a country, she didn''t really understand. After all, she had once been a killer, not a politician.


    "What do you think about changing the homing army into the agriculture army and organizing the army to farm the fields?"


    Violet Garden pondered for a moment before replying, "It would be better to use troops to raise one''s own."


    "What do you mean by using troops to recruit soldiers?"


    "The farming campaign in which we used to raise troops from households is to provide security for the members of that family who join the army, using the family as a unit. The hoarding of land by farmers is to recruit or force farmers and soldiers to cultivate official land or to reclaim new land, thereby providing security for the army. That''s a good idea. However, the army is supported by the army of the prefectural system is the soldiers daily cultivation and training, wartime operations, thus achieving self-sufficiency of the army. In the world before me, from the First World War to the Second World War to later, almost all countries used the people to support their armies. A country cannot carry out a long and large-scale war, the national economy and comprehensive national strength will be dragged down by the protracted large-scale war, the root of the root cause of which is to raise troops with the people. War was a period of great net spending on wealth and power. The rate at which the State creates wealth and accumulates strength is far slower than the rate at which war consumes wealth and strength, and the State is therefore bound to be dragged down by the protracted and large-scale war. It is difficult to fundamentally solve the problem that the rate of peace creation is slower than the rate of war consumption. Our goal is to make the world a pain in the ass, so I think our military system should be like this: in times of peace, we should use the army to support the people, we should use the people to help the people; in times of war, we should use the people as reinforcements; and in times of crisis, we should use the people as reinforcements. "


    This long sentence caused Helian to be instantly filled with respect. He stood up and gave a deep bow to the princess, who insisted on feeding him. He thought, after all, they are people from the future. These thoughts are truly something that the people of this era cannot compare with. He happily gave his wife and children a big bear hug before rushing off to gather his officials in preparation for a new deal.


    Except, this loving couple had never thought that there was someone who had been secretly watching them from the shadows within the palace. That person was the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue, whom they had come to see in the Violet Garden. Even though he had heard from Zi Yuan that she was someone from the future, he did not completely believe her in his heart. Until today, he had hidden in the shadows and overheard the words of the Northern Princess, Zi Yuan. To tell the truth, even the most knowledgeable man in this age didn''t have such insight, let alone a woman!


    "It seems that it is only a matter of time before the North Yue reigns supreme." Feng Lingxue sighed inwardly, but in her heart, she could not help but feel a trace of unwillingness. "Although the king of Dongping Kingdom is not that talented, he still has Feng Lingxue. As long as he is here, he will fight with all his might against the Northern Yue until the end." You absolutely cannot let that woman and Brother Wang come into contact, otherwise Brother Wang will definitely give it to us with clasped hands! "


    This woman was simply too attractive. Her calm and intelligence, sharp and decisive methods, as well as her cold and elegant appearance were all fatal to men. Even he, who was a carefree immortal, was unable to resist her beauty. If Brother Wang came into contact with her, wouldn''t he lose his soul to her? According to his investigations, Mu Rong Xiu had fallen into the hands of this woman.


    However, this woman didn''t have her eyes on the outstanding looking Mu Rong Xiu. Instead, she had her eyes on the hard and sturdy Helian Profound Wings. Not only did she become a right-hand man for the latter, she also became his most beloved woman. Helian Xuan Yi was actually able to release his harem for this woman, and all three thousand of his favors were gathered in one body. He, Feng Lingxue, would not be able to do this. Not to mention that if one of his women became pregnant, there would be a long period of time where he would not be able to perform the ceremony. Facing the same woman day and night, he, Feng Lingxue, could not quite accept it. Although he liked the Violet Garden very much, and also wanted her very much, if he had to face the Garden day and night, it would be impossible for him to be so devoted. Thinking about it this way, it seemed that the only person in this world who was worthy of Zi Yuan was this seemingly cold, heartless, and infatuated Helian Profound Wing.


    Feng Lingxue silently sighed in his heart. Astonishingly, he had discovered another man in the vast palace who was saddened and saddened by Zi Yuan.

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    He thought that the only person he could secretly observe the Violet Garden from the shadows like this, would want to quietly leave after hearing the conversation between Helian and Zi Yuan couple. Who would have thought that he would unintentionally discover the figure of Ye Lan Cang. Thus, he decided to simply follow him and unknowingly arrived at Cheng Hou Manor.


    In the early autumn, the weather was still hot. The guards of the house weren''t too strict during the day either. Many of them hid in the shade of the trees to enjoy the cool air or to rest in their rooms. Ye Indigo''s skills were quite decent, so sneaking into Cheng Hou''s residence would not be a problem. If Zi Yuan were to see how Feng Lingxue was following Ye Bluesilver and not be discovered by him and the guards of the marquis'' house, he would understand why the young duke of Dongping Kingdom had saved the two of them that day when they both fell into the trap. ¡ª ¡ª It was likely that if someone ranked first in his martial arts skills, he would be ranked second.


    The person who came to the house of the Marquis was none other than a half-sister of Zi Yuan.


    Feng Lingxue, who was following Ye Bluelight, didn''t know the origin of the girl he came to see. She only felt that this girl looked a little similar to Zi Yuan, especially after he saw her, she seemed to want to throw herself into his arms and incite him to eavesdrop on her.


    "Miss Ziling, you can''t do this." Ye Indigo, this honest person, had an extremely embarrassed expression. He couldn''t accept this young lady being so proactive towards him.


    "Big brother Lan Cang, after a while, Zi Ling will be big brother Lan Cang''s man. Is there anything to hide from Zi Ling?" The girl who was wearing a moon-white bodice and a dark purple long skirt was acting coquettishly towards Ye Cang.


    "But, I didn''t agree to marry you ¡­" Ye Indigo was clearly not good at dealing with girls. Feng Lingxue, who was watching from the side, could not help but shake his head. If it was him, he would not actively resist a girl like this.


    "In the past, big brother Lan Cang was going to marry big sister, but because of all kinds of battles, he wasn''t married. Zi Ling and Big Brother Lan Cang meet by chance at the market and fall in love at first sight, "Zi Ling revealed a bashful expression, then she quickly went behind Ye Lan Cang and pulled his sleeve," After that, Zi Ling frequently asked Big Brother Lan Cang to meet her, and Big Brother Lan Cang, you always come to meet. Brother Lan Cang, Zi Ling came to the palace yesterday to talk about you with big sister ¡­ "


    "What did you tell your sister about me?" Ye Indigo Blue interrupted Zi Ling''s words. He grabbed Zi Ling''s waist with his right hand, obviously very concerned about what Zi Yuan and Zi Ling said to him.


    Seeing his nervous look, Zi Ling covered her mouth and giggled, "I''m talking to my sister, the two of us are in love. Zi Ling looked at his nervous look, and covered her mouth," Puchi, I''m talking to my sister, the two of us are in love.


    "Nonsense!" Ye Bluelight shook off Zi Ling''s hand, "Why didn''t you come ask me and just tell your sister about this?"


    "If I ask you, will you let me?" Zi Ling pouted. "Although I was born from a concubine, I''m still the younger sister of the current wangfei. I''m the beloved daughter of the marquis, so how could I be worthy of a great general like you?" "Don''t tell me you want me to be so unclear with you ¡­"


    "Don''t talk nonsense, you and I are innocent!" Ye Blueheaven anxiously tried to differentiate between the two.


    "It''s pure, why do you come to my private meeting every time? If this gets out, does anyone else believe that we''re innocent? " Zi Ling didn''t let him go at all, and the way they fought only made him more and more of a shadow of Zi Yuan.


    Ye Blueheaven was rendered speechless by her words. He was completely unable to defend himself and could only swing his hand in anger. "In any case, I won''t marry you."


    Ziling stopped shaking his sleeve and stood straight, not saying a word. The two remained silent for a long time, before Zi Ling spoke first.


    "I know, the person you like is my sister, right?" His voice was choked with emotion and unwillingness. Feng Lingxue was hiding at a angle, so he could not see her facial expression, but he could feel that she was crying. These words, had also exploded in Feng Lingxue''s heart like thunder. This was a secret that he had not guessed at yet, but it immediately explained why Night Blue Cang would also hide in the dark and look at the Violet Garden. This woman ¡­ Feng Lingxue laughed in her heart, this woman was truly capable. So many outstanding men were so interested in her, not only did they receive the love of the king of the Northern Yue, but they also received the love and love of this loyal general of the Northern Yue, the Marquis of Dongping. Speaking of which, the Regent of the Kingdom of Western Li must also be infatuated with her.


    Ye Bluelight didn''t reply to Zi Ling''s question. After a long period of silence, he said, "I''m leaving." He left in a hurry.


    This action caused Feng Lingxue''s impression of him to suddenly turn a bit bad: this man really didn''t care for the fairer sex. Even if there was someone he loved deeply in his heart, he shouldn''t treat the other girls that loved him this way.


    Thus, he appeared from his hiding place and walked straight to Zi Ling''s side, handing her a handkerchief.


    Zi Ling, who was crying her heart out, took the pale purple handkerchief embroidered with a pair of lovebirds and said "thank you". Then, she suddenly thought of something and immediately jumped to the side, pointing at Feng Lingxue and said: "Who are you! Come... Someone come! "


    "Lady Ziling, don''t spread the news, I''m here to help you." Feng Lingxue took out a folding fan from his sleeve, opened up the fan, and leisurely waved it in front of his chest.


    Ziling looked carefully at the frail, scholarly figure: a man in a wide-sleeved robe, handsome as a fairy, who had probably been hiding in a tree or among flowers, with some dried leaves on his hair and shoulders. He was hidden here, but Ye Bluelight wasn''t affected at all. It seemed that he was an expert.


    Zi Ling looked at the handkerchief in her hand and found there was a seal embroidered on it.


    "You are ¡­?" She was extremely surprised, but the latter half of her sentence was blocked off by Feng Lingxue using a silent action.


    "If you want it, I''ll help you get it." Feng Lingxue smiled like a cunning fox.


    "..." What do you want me to do? " Ziling wasn''t a fool.


    Feng Lingxue was quite satisfied with Zi Ling''s reaction. If this beautiful face of Zi Yuan were to say something that was completely brainless, Feng Lingxue might really not be in the mood to do this.


    "I''ll tell you what I want you to do when I''ve fulfilled your wish. "You just need to remember that you owe me this favor." Feng Lingxue''s scheming appearance caused Zi Ling to hate him, but there was nothing she could do.


    Just now, she had recognized this elegant and graceful man on the handkerchief as the legendary idol of all women. He was the carefree and carefree young marquis of the Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue.


    She understood that this man must be very capable to be able to hide here without anyone knowing. If he said he would help her, he would succeed. However, the price should be quite high as well. Now that he didn''t even mention what the price was, she was worried that it might have something to do with national affairs. However, as the little concubine of the house of the Marquis, she only wanted a home, a lover. She knew that Ye Blue Cang only had her elder sister in his heart and she was very clear that the reason he always came to their meeting was because he looked very similar to Zi Yuan. Furthermore, like Zi Yuan, she was also a somewhat intelligent woman. But even though she was very clear on all of this, she still wanted to become Ye Blueblue very much. She wanted to become his woman very much. This point was something she was very sure of. That was why she had gone to the palace and asked for marriage with an older sister, who had always been cold and aloof when she treated her sisters less than a year ago. However, Zi Yuan did not immediately agree to grant her a marriage. Instead, she said that she would have to ask Helian and Ye Lan Cang''s opinion before she could confirm her answer. That was the reason why she called out to him in such a hurry. She wanted to force him into a corner. However, she didn''t expect Ye Cang to be so persistent, so she guessed that he had lowered his feelings towards Zi Yuan. At this moment, it seemed that she could only rely on this young duke Dongping.


    "Alright." She promised him.


    After the latter received her response, she left behind a string of candid laughter before disappearing from Zi Ling''s sight.


    While Zi Yuan was in the palace teasing him about the tender jade ornaments of the dragon and phoenix, he had barged in without waiting for a message from the palace maid. Zi Yuan reminded him with some displeasure, "Although Great General Ye is a general of a nation and shares a brotherly relationship with the king, he has to break in just like that ¡­" She was thinking that luckily, she wasn''t feeding, otherwise she would have been embarrassed to death.


    "Princess, please forgive Lan Cang for being so rude. It''s just that Lan Cang is really anxious, and that''s why he''s so reckless." Seeing the child in Zi Yuan''s embrace, Ye Lan Cang''s heart skipped a beat. He understood why Zi Yuan was so angry at him. He couldn''t help but feel his ears turn red.


    "What are you in such a hurry for?" Zi Yuan was quite curious. If it was a national affair, then the one Ye Lan Cang wanted to see was Helian. He most likely came to see her because of some other matter. What on earth could cause this usually reliable man to lose his wits like this?


    "May I ask for Princess Consort to retract her bestowal of marriage?" Ye Indigo was kneeling on the ground in a respectful manner.


    "Married?" The Violet Garden was stunned at first, but then she instantly understood what he was saying. It must be that Zi Ling said she was going to give them a marriage?


    "Lan Cang''s entire life is spent in war, and he can''t give Miss Zi Ling the peace she wants. Therefore, I plead for the wangfei to take back her orders." Ye Indigo was already unable to think of a better reason to reject the marriage.


    Zi Yuan handed the child in his embrace to the maid at his side before walking to Night Blue''s side to help him up.


    "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about this in the next few days." There was a smile on her face, but she could not understand the deep feelings that were currently hidden in the depths of Ye Bluelight''s eyes. She was an emotional idiot. She had to go through a lot of things to understand the inseparable and indispensable relationship between herself and Helian. She knew how much Murong Xiu coveted her because he clearly showed it to her. Yet she could not know that she was a reliable comrade of hers, a loyal friend of hers, Ye Indigo, and that his feelings for her were very, very deep.


    Because she didn''t know, she still came to ask how he and Zi Ling met.


    He didn''t want to recall the scene when he met Ziling. That was a mistake he made. He still remembered how he had wandered alone in the market one afternoon in a trance, bored out of his mind, when suddenly a horse from the horse dealer had jumped and charged straight at a girl. The girl''s back made him feel a sense of familiarity, and the girl''s panicked profile allowed him to see the purple garden, so he had rushed over recklessly and carried the girl in his arms to avoid the horse. When the girl shyly thanked him, he realized that he had mistaken her for someone else. This girl only looks similar to Zi Yuan. However, this girl was very familiar with him. After seeing his identity card and knowing that he was Ye Bluesilver, she told him that she was the younger sister of the current imperial concubine. This information caused Ye Blueheaven to unconsciously glance a few more times at this young lady. From now on, this girl called Zi Ling would often call for him to have a private meeting with her. Originally, he didn''t want to meet her, but every time he thought of her face that resembled that of Zi Yuan, every time he thought of her as Zi Yuan''s younger sister, his body would involuntarily walk towards the rendezvous point.

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    "This subject... "It was a fortuitous meeting with Miss Ziling ¡­" He couldn''t say what he was truly thinking. He knew that although Zi Yuan looked cold and heartless, in reality, he valued relationships very much and clearly. If he were to reveal his thoughts, Zi Yuan would probably pull out his sword and place it on her neck. Speaking of which, Zi Yuan was really unlike a woman, neither gentle nor cute. However, he had fallen in love with this domineering woman for no reason at all. Yet, in this woman''s heart, there was only his best brother, the king of this country, Helian Xuanyi. Therefore, he couldn''t let them know his thoughts. He couldn''t let them suffer along with him. He had to bear this pain alone. However, the only thing he insisted on in his heart was to be able to use his freedom to silently protect his best brother and his most beloved woman.


    "Do you like purple Ling?" Zi Yuan asked. Although she had always trusted this wise general, she had never been able to figure out what he actually thought when it came to personal matters. In her opinion, if the two of them loved each other, they should be together. Thus, when Zi Ling said she wanted to grant the marriage, although she still had to ask Helian and Ye Lan Cang''s opinion, in her heart, she already believed Zi Ling''s words of "she and Ye Lan Cang are in love". However, Ye Bluelight coming in so hurriedly to request for the marriage wasn''t given to him made her feel suspicious.


    "..." "I like it." "But ¡­ I really can''t marry her."


    "Don''t tell me you''re engaged? That''s not right. If you had an engagement, why didn''t Helian mention it? " Zi Yuan felt even more baffled.


    "¡­" He thought that Zi Ling had probably told him about his relationship with Zi Ling. If he said he didn''t like Zi Ling, then he would still go on a date with her. It was no different from becoming a prodigal son. If he were to confess to her now, it was even more likely that he would be directly stabbed to death by the Violet Garden''s sword. ¡ª ¡ª He wouldn''t be able to defeat her.


    Zi Yuan looked at the night Blue Sky, who was sweating profusely. He felt that he could not understand this brother in front of him who was risking his life. However, it was better for Helian Lie to handle this fellow, Ye Blueblue. With this thought in mind, Zi Yuan smiled at Ye Lan Cang and said, "I don''t care what the reason is. If you don''t want to marry Zi Ling, go and tell Helian. I won''t allow it here anyway. "You should leave first. My son is hungry!"


    Ye Indigo was helpless and could only withdraw. After that, he really went to look for Helian Lie.


    He didn''t expect that Helian would be so easy to talk to. When he heard that his good brother wasn''t willing to marry Zi Ling, he instead patted Ye Lan Cang''s shoulder. "Good! Before my Grand Hegemony is realized, I''ll have to trouble you then! We won''t marry that girl now! We''ll marry after we''ve settled down! "


    Ye Indigo was afraid that he had misheard. He suspiciously asked, "You''re not going to grant me a marriage?"


    "Of course not, I talked about this topic with Ziling yesterday." Helian said very seriously, "Although for your marriage, as brothers, I definitely feel sorry for you and have cheated you, but since we are brothers, you should be happy to be cheated by me, right? Thus, he might as well scam you for another year or two. That Zi Ling young lady is still young and isn''t in a hurry to get married. I promised Violet Garden that I would give the entire world to her when our son and daughter can talk! I understand you as a person, and your responsibility is especially strong. Therefore, the day when we take down the world is the day of your wedding! "


    "But just now, esteemed wangfei didn''t say ¡­" Ye Indigo suddenly understood. No wonder Violet Garden had smiled so slyly earlier. She had actually long since agreed with Helian Lie that she wouldn''t grant him a marriage. It was just that she could see how anxious he was and purposely teased him ¡­ He couldn''t help but smile faintly. He discovered that he actually really liked being teased by Zi Yuan ¡­


    However, in the evening, he suddenly received a decree at home: he would choose the auspicious hour of the future and marry the purple Ling. He wanted to go to the palace and ask Helian, but was stopped at home, and then he realized that Helian had placed him under house arrest.


    Ye Indigo Sky didn''t know that all of this had been caused by the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue.


    After he received Helian''s promise not to grant marriage, Feng Lingxue went to see Helian.


    "This king is truly surprised that you didn''t request to see my wife today and instead came to see me." Helian Lie looked at him dressed in the formal attire of a marquis. He appeared to have an air of nobility and an air of immortality. When he thought of how he always came to find Zi Yuan, he couldn''t help but feel jealous when he spoke.


    "I came today to make a deal with you." When Feng Lingxue saw that he was speaking with jealousy, the worry in his heart was put down by half. It was because of Helian Lie that he was jealous. This matter was easy to handle.


    "I don''t think we have any particularly good business here. Is it worth a grand Marquis of Dongping to negotiate with us?" Helian looked at Feng Lingxue''s leisurely expression. He thought to himself, "There definitely isn''t anything good about you coming to find me like this."


    "I have the secret of someone close to you. Do you want to know?" Feng Lingxue narrowed his eyes and continued to observe Helian''s reaction. He hoped that Helian''s reaction to his words would be more intense or abnormal.


    "Someone close to me, like?" Helian appeared very calm, but his eyes were filled with curiosity.


    Feng Lingxue opened the folding fan in her hands, covered her mouth, and said in a low voice: "For example, the person who sleeps in the same bed as you, for example, your siblings."


    Helian''s pupils instantly contracted as he stared straight into Feng Lingxue''s eyes.


    Feng Lingxue''s eyes were only filled with a shallow smile. He waved his fan and walked in front of Helian Lie.


    "The thing that the king can''t tolerate the most is betrayal, right? What''s the worst thing about being a brother? " Feng Lingxue acted as if he was not in a hurry to unravel the mystery.


    Helian did not utter a single word, but looked him straight in the eye.


    Thus, Feng Lingxue put away the fan with a "pa" sound, pointed at the door, and said: "The one who came to see you was your best brother, I seem to faintly hear that he is here to request for a marriage?"


    Helian Lie raised his eyebrows and sneered, "The distinguished Marquis of Dongping, you actually know how to eavesdrop!"


    "I heard it while the people of the palace were chatting. Don''t accuse others wrongly!" Feng Lingxue explained, "Could it be that you''re not curious as to why Ye Indigo was unwilling to marry the younger sister of the Royal Consort?"


    "That''s his personal matter, what does it have to do with me!" "I''m not a bored person!"


    "What if the reason is related to the princess?" Feng Lingxue opened the folding fan again.


    "What did you say?" Helian grabbed onto the right hand of Feng Lingxue, who was holding a folding fan, and said, "Explain it clearly to this duke!"


    "Don''t you see? Your good brother, Ye Bluelight, will the person he likes, no, the person he loves deeply, be it Zi Yuan? " Feng Lingxue revealed a puzzled expression, "It''s fine that the Violet Garden didn''t notice it, but you didn''t notice it? "Hehe, isn''t it too much to hide your good brother? He has been deceiving you enough, to think that he would have already tricked you." As Feng Lingxue spoke, he observed Helian''s expression and thought: Anger, hurry up and anger!


    Helian Lie was furious as he had expected. He was truly angry. This was because he truly did not see that Ye Blueblue really loved Zi Yuan.


    However, Feng Lingxue did not want to let him go. He added on: "According to my investigation, before you and Zi Yuan had a relationship, your good brother had already fallen in love with Zi Yuan. "Tsk tsk, I didn''t think that he would actually hide this kind of thought so deeply."


    "..." How do you know about this? " Although Helian was greatly angered by the jealousy, his mind was still very calm. He knew that this Feng Lingxue, who looked easy to bully, was no pushover. In his heart, he was more adept at scheming than Murong Xiu. He must have thought it through thoroughly to come here like this. He must have said every word with a purpose.


    I just so happened to know Miss Zi Ling. Recently, I found out that her beloved had rejected the marriage and so I was very annoyed, so I begged to listen to her complain. Feng Lingxue had already thought of a response to this question. He had deliberately said that he knew Zi Ling because he wanted to add a thorn to Helian Lie''s heart. With Helian Lie''s personality, he knew that Zi Ling was familiar with the young duke of Dongping Kingdom and would probably feel some hostility towards the Cheng family from now on.


    Xue Xin felt that this matter could be considered one of the greatest secrets of your Northern State. To actually let an outsider like me know about it, it was truly a bit of a pity. Thus, Xue Xin could not wait to come to the palace and share this news with Brother Helian. Feng Lingxue continued to fan the flames.


    "What do you want?" Helian was concise and concise as he glared hatefully at Feng Lingxue.


    "If the North Vietnamese don''t attack the East Mountain within ten years, I can keep my mouth shut."


    "..." Ten years is too long, "Helian spoke in a hoarse voice, apparently trying hard to suppress his emotions." This is just a secret knowledge of my Northern Yue.


    "Five years."


    "..." Too Long... Too long "


    "What if I let Murong Xiu know?" Aren''t you afraid that he would sow discord between your brothers after finding out? "


    "Then why don''t you provoke Blue Night?"


    "Dongping doesn''t have the ambition to rule the world, it just wants to be at peace."


    "Three years. From this day forth, the Northern Yue will not take the initiative to attack Eastcalm within these three years." Helian gave his own conditions.


    "Oh? In other words, you''re going to attack Xidong soon? " Feng Lingxue was very sensitive.


    "Humph, I also need to thank you for coming here today to tell me that my good brother has been coveting my woman!" Helian replied snappily.


    "Alright, three years is three years. Don''t worry. In the next three years, our Dongping Mountains will not take the initiative to invade the North. " Feng Lingxue immediately requested for the two countries'' conventions to be signed. Three years of peace was enough for Dongping to have a good development. At that time, even if Bei Yue wanted to fight him, at least Dongping would be able to resist for a while.


    "However, Feng Lingxue, I am not afraid that you will tell this secret to others. I promised you that I wouldn''t fight Dongping for three years purely because of the things you''ve done. When the common folk heard that Ye Blueblue liked Violet Garden, it would be nothing more than an anecdote for the royal family. If news of this had spread to the west, even if Murong Xiu wanted to separate from us brothers, I still believed that Blueheaven wouldn''t betray me. Therefore, there is no reason for you to make such a deal. In the beginning, I still respected you a lot, but after today''s matter, hmph, so it turns out that you, Feng Lingxue, are just a lowly person! "

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    Helian Lie''s words did not anger Feng Lingxue. He smiled indifferently and took his leave with the contract. Helian Lie had no idea that Feng Lingxue came to tell him about this matter. Her main goal was to promote the marriage between Zi Ling and Ye Indigo Blue. With Feng Lingxue''s understanding of Helian Lie, when Helian Lie found out that the reason why Ye LanCang didn''t marry Zi Ling was because he deeply loved Zi Yuan, he would definitely force him to marry Zi Ling. He was a tyrannical man. How could he allow others to think about his woman? Not even one of his closest brothers could do this! He had long since known that Helian Lie would conquer West Rift within the next three years and would not attack East Flatland first. Therefore, this so-called Three Year Peace Convention was only a formality.


    When Zi Yuan heard about Helian''s arranged marriage from the palace, he was extremely astonished. After all, the couple had previously discussed about not granting a marriage. She was about to ask Helian, who had hurried to her chamber.


    As soon as he entered, he called for the palace maids to bring the two children out, and then dismissed all the servants. In the huge palace, only the two of them remained.


    Helian Lie hugged Zi Yuan in his embrace and said unhappily, "Zi Yuan, he actually secretly loves you!"


    Zi Yuan didn''t know whether to laugh or cry from his childish behavior. He caressed his hair and smiled. "How is that possible? You''re talking nonsense again. What kind of provocation did you receive today?"


    Thus, Helian told everything about Feng Lingxue coming to see him today to Zi Yuan. As he said this, he extended his hand from Zi Yuan''s loose clothes all the way to his clothes.


    Because it was in its lactation period, the big white rabbits on Zi Yuan''s chest were even more round and plump than before. They bounced vigorously under Helian Lie''s palms. When Helian was pregnant, he said that once the baby was born, he would no longer feel wronged. But in fact, in the two or three months since the baby was born, Helian had been busy with national affairs and Zi Yuan had been busy with breast feeding.


    But today, Helian was so agitated by the strong jealousy that he couldn''t extricate himself, so he simply threw away his national affairs and directly came to look for Zi Yuan. He only wanted to properly love Zi Yuan to vent his dissatisfaction that his good brother had fallen in love with his woman.


    Since Zi Yuan had not been in intimate contact with his lover for a long time, Helian''s sudden actions caused her to moan involuntarily in his embrace.


    An emotional moan sounded like the horn of a charge. Helian Heng carried Zi Yuan straight to the large carved bed in Zi Yuan''s bedroom. He placed the half-naked Zi Yuan on the bed and began clumsily unbuttoning his clothes.


    However, Helian really wasn''t good at dealing with his own clothes. His anxious appearance made Zi Yuan smile. Thus, he got up and undressed him. Helian took the opportunity to kiss her. Violet Garden''s body went limp as she laid down.


    Helian kissed her domineeringly and tore at her dress. He still felt very uncomfortable: how could his good brother like his woman? The Violet Garden was his, Helian Profound Wings!


    His clothes were taken off by the dexterous hands of Viola, and he tore off her skirt. Zi Yuan originally wanted to say that he was too rude and tore off another skirt, but when he saw Helian Peng panting heavily with a completely impatient look on his face, he swallowed his words back down his throat.


    She knew that this man was still jealous. He was trying to use his actions to express his love for her and his possession of her.


    So she responded positively, using her body to tell him that she also loved him, that she was his, that she was willing to be his.


    Helian''s actions were somewhat hasty and crude. He forcefully opened up the Violet Garden''s thigh and began the battle between the two of them that took place after a few months of separation.


    Ziyuan closed his eyes, feeling the jealous man fill them again and again. Helian''s heavy breathing in her ear and the involuntary rhythmic moans made her feel that she was deeply in love with him.


    She felt that Helian was simply a good hand in the tide, leading her up and down in the surf, high and low. When they reached the other shore, wet and wet, Helian told her that he had placed him under house arrest for the night.


    "Inhibition of Night Blue Azure?" Zi Yuan was very surprised.


    "Before he marries Zi Ling, he can''t even leave the general''s estate." "You don''t understand him. If you don''t look at him like this, he will definitely come again and beg me to retract my orders."


    "..." But, didn''t we say that we wouldn''t give him a wedding for the time being? "Although Ziling looks rather tall, she''s actually still very young, only 15 years old."


    "But he doesn''t want to get married because of you. I can''t accept that. I have to get him married. " Helian did not conceal his thoughts in front of Zi Yuan at all.


    "But, will there really be no problem if you force him like this?" Zi Yuan was still a bit worried. "Don''t you think that the three year old convention is simply useless? Feng Lingxue has specially come to tell you that the reason why Ye Blueheaven has a crush on me is definitely not because of this Three Year Peace Convention. "


    "I also find this strange." Helian creased his eyebrows, "Could it be that he''s doing this purely to help Ziling?"


    "How did he know about Zi Ling?"


    "He claims to be someone who is familiar with Ziling. He knows that Ye Cang is secretly in love with you, and it was only because Ziling told him that that he knows."


    "But how did Ziling know him?" Zi Yuan felt a little puzzled. "This is still a little strange." Every time Feng Lingxue appeared, there would be many mysteries that could not be solved. He is so mysterious that we have to be on guard against him. "


    "It''s just that I can''t see what kind of ambition Dong Ping has, but I will still be careful." Helian Lie kissed Zi Yuan on the forehead. "I feel that it''s not enough no matter how I want you. Zi Yuan, what should I do with you? Why would so many people like you and want to fight over you with me? "


    "Idiot, how can so many people like me? Are they going to fight over me with you?" Zi Yuan felt that Helian had exaggerated his words.


    "So there was Mu Rong Xiu who kept fighting with me for you. Didn''t you almost choose Mu Rong Xiu then?" Isn''t it Feng Lingxue who came after us? "


    "He wouldn''t like me." Zi Yuan still did not believe that Feng Lingxue would like her.


    "Alright, even if you don''t believe that Feng Lingxue likes you, but now, there''s actually another person who likes you, Ah!" "Before this, I kept asking Night Blue Cang to protect you. Sigh ¡­" Helian Lie''s jealousy seemed impossible to dispel in this short period of time ¡­


    Just like that, Zi Yuan and Helian said a few words of love as they embraced each other. Finally, unable to resist the tiredness, they both fell asleep.


    On the other side, Feng Lingxue took advantage of the darkness to look for Zi Ling.


    Because Zi Ling was extremely happy after receiving the marriage decree, she didn''t want Feng Lingxue to come looking for her, so she snappily said to Feng Lingxue: "I will remember your favor. When you want me to return it, naturally I will."


    Feng Lingxue was very satisfied with her action of proactively bringing up favors, so she did not waste any more words. She handed her a simple dagger: "Your wedding gift."


    "Where''s the dagger for the wedding gift?" Although Zi Ling was not very willing to accept this gift, she was still a little afraid of this seemingly safe young duke Dongping, so she kept the dagger. She did not know that before this, Feng Lingxue had also given an identical dagger to her elder sister, Zi Yuan.


    Feng Lingxue finished sending the dagger and also left the house of the Marquis. How to arrange the marriage between Zi Ling and Ye Lan Cang was a matter of their North Vietnam. Now, he had to return to East Peak to help his king govern East Peak.


    At this moment, the one feeling the most uncomfortable should be Ye Cang.


    During the day, he had just received the promise that the king, who had called him a brother, would not grant him a marriage. In the evening, he had received the decree of the king giving him a marriage, and then, he wanted to go to the palace to find out what was going on, but he had been placed under house arrest.


    It was all too sudden, too dramatic. He didn''t even have time to think about what had happened.


    People from the palace had been in his house, in and out, managing the affairs of his house for his wedding. And all he could think about was Zi Yuan. He thought, could it be that the Violet Garden noticed his thoughts, and in order to cut off his thoughts, in order to fulfill her sister''s request, she forced the marriage? He wondered if it was because Helian had seen through his thoughts that he had agreed not to grant the marriage and had gone back on his word. However, if he wanted to detect it, he couldn''t have done so all of a sudden, right? Could it be that someone had gone to tell Helian that he liked Zi Yuan? Could the person he was talking about be Zi Ling?


    He thought about Zi Ling and felt that the brain of this girl who was going to become his wife was something he couldn''t understand. According to what Zi Ling said that day, she already knew that he saw her as a substitute for Zi Yuan. Or perhaps, if he was willing to come into contact with her, he could see Zi Yuan through her. Since she was so clear about it, she was still willing to like him and think of ways to be with him.


    Actually, if he hadn''t been tempted by Zi Yuan, if he had met Zi Ling first, then he would have been very devoted to her and cared for her. He wouldn''t have said anything that would hurt her and wouldn''t have wanted to marry her." But love had no hypotheses. The first one he met was the Violet Garden, and the first one he fell in love with was also the Violet Garden. If you fall in love, you''ll never forget it. If he fell in love with her, he would never be able to give up the feeling of liking her. No one else could replace him. Even if Zi Ling and Zi Yuan looked similar, even if they could pass through the Purple Ling Canopy Shoulder Purple Garden, they were still two completely different people. So, he liked Ziling, but he wouldn''t love her. His heart was already filled with hope for Zi Yuan. In these past few years, he had even gotten used to thinking that the Violet Garden had fallen asleep during the sleepless night. How could he like someone else? He really couldn''t do it!


    In fact, he really loved her painfully. Originally, when he discovered that he liked Zi Yuan, he didn''t expect her to fall in love with his brother Helian. When he realized that Helian Lie liked Zi Yuan, he had warned him not to fight with his brother for a woman, so he had always restrained himself from having any feelings for her. He had never thought that even now, he would still be unable to control his feelings of liking Zi Yuan! But, to this day, the Zi Yuan he loved had already fallen in love with his brother! His brother was now forcing him to marry Zi Yuan''s younger sister. Had his brother Helian ever understood his feelings?


    Even though he had always regarded Helian as a good brother, Helian was, after all, the ruler of a nation. Perhaps in the heart of Helian, he was just an official?

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    With Helian''s usual swift and decisive manner, the wedding between Night Blue Blue Blue and Purple Ling quickly began in an orderly fashion. The marquis'' house was married off to a young general of the Northern Yue, so it was natural that the entire house was brimming with joy. Other princes and princes in the court, if the family has a woman in the girl, they are also envious of such a wedding.


    The only one unhappy was the main character of this incident, the bridegroom, Night Blue Cang. At the very most, he would have to add on the King of Northern Yue, Helian Xuanyi, who was enjoying himself.


    Even though Zi Yuan understood the whole situation from Helian Lie and felt that this matter was somewhat unfair to Zi Ling, she felt relieved when she saw the joy and jubilation on Zi Ling''s face when she returned to the house of the Marquis. She, Zi Yuan, was a clumsy person, but Zi Ling was someone who would fight for her life. Since Zi Ling knew that there was another woman in Ye Lan''s heart, but she was willing to marry him and even took the initiative to marry him. It seemed that Zi Ling really liked Ye Lan Cang a lot. As for her, she probably wouldn''t give Ye Lanqing any sort of response in her entire life. She had always regarded her as an existence that she could rely on in her left and right arms. She was her husband''s brother. It was not yet a relief that he was married to his sister, Ziling, who resembled him so much. This allowed her tyrannical husband to feel more or less at ease. With this thought in mind, the Violet Garden naturally became more active in the marriage.


    When the news of Ye Blueblue''s marriage spread to Westfall, Murong Xianyin and the young master who governed the country became angry alone. When he heard the news, his heart moved as he came up with a plan and laughed out loud.


    Helian Profound Wing placed great emphasis on the marriage of Ye Bluelight as if it was his own grand wedding. He announced to the world that every country had sent people to celebrate. The liveliness of the northern Yuejing was no less than that of the wedding ceremony between Helian and Zi Yuan.


    On the night before the wedding, an unexpected group of guests appeared in the general''s manor. By the time he had reached the general''s manor, it was already a sea of casualties within and without the general''s manor.


    "Investigate!" Check it out for me! The entire city is sealed off! " Helian Lie gritted his teeth. There was actually someone at this time who massacred the general''s manor and stole away Ye Bluelight. It was clear that they would not be able to get along with him. In Helian''s heart, there was already a candidate for this person who couldn''t get by.


    Helian returned to the palace to discuss the matter with Zi Yuan.


    When Zi Yuan woke up from his sleep, his long hair draped over his shoulders and his beautiful eyes were blurred. He looked extremely mesmerizing. Although she looked drowsy, her mind was very clear.


    "Such audacity and bloodshed ¡­ I don''t think there''s anyone else apart from Mu Rong Xiu." She made the same inference as Helian.


    "I think so too, so I''ve already ordered for the capital city to be sealed off. Even if they wanted to run, they wouldn''t be that fast. " Helian said confidently.


    "That''s right. The reason why Murong Xiu took away Night Blue was because he wanted to make us panic and destroy our country''s prestige." So we have to hurry and find Night Blue to come back. Tomorrow''s wedding will be delayed. " As Zi Yuan spoke, he began to put on his clothes.


    "I''ll bring someone to look for it." She spoke to Helian, but her whole body was suddenly wrapped in Helian Lie''s embrace.


    "You''re not allowed to go." Helian was slightly unwilling.


    "Don''t cause trouble for now. This is a very important matter. If I don''t go and take a look, I won''t be able to rest at ease." She straightened Helian Lie and looked him in the eye seriously, "Helian, Night Blue Blue Cang is your brother. Although it is not right for him to like me without telling you, he is still your brother, a reliable helper, and also our future brother-in-law. We''ve already announced that the world is coming to their wedding, and if the groom is missing at the wedding tomorrow, you should know better than I do how bad it is. Therefore, we must find out as soon as possible. You are the ruler of a country, and it is inconvenient for you to search everywhere. As for me, I am the person whom you can trust the most and help you the most right now. "


    When Helian heard these words, he pondered for a moment before letting go of Zi Yuan. "You''re right." He clenched his fists and hatefully said, "I will make him suffer a fate worse than death!"


    The Violet Garden changed into a new set of clothes before leaving the palace with a group of capable and capable soldiers. The blueprint of the capital quickly appeared in her mind. She rushed to the general''s manor to investigate the crime scene.


    The corpses in the general''s residence had already been moved away. She asked the coroner and learned that none of the bodies had been left unharmed by the poison.


    "The wounds are very small. There are black bruises on the wounds on the neck, arms, calves, face and other parts of the body that can easily be exposed. We have detected that they should be a type of poison but we do not know what kind of poison they are." The coroner was a young man, probably the first time he''d had such close contact with the Princess, and he looked excited. However, this person''s narration was still very clear.


    Zi Yuan nodded in satisfaction. His brain began to simulate how Murong Xiu''s men had entered the general''s manor to carry out this massacre. Afterwards, they would enter the backyard and take away the fairly strong Ye Blueheaven.


    These elites who often went through life and death situations with Zi Yuan had long understood that their master was thinking and reasoning when he stood there without making a sound. Therefore, they consciously stood in a circle to protect Zi Yuan, just in case someone secretly tried to harm Zi Yuan.


    "Come with me!" After thinking about it, the Violet Garden gave a low shout and everyone immediately shrunk into a group. They followed her and quickly left the Great General''s Manor through the small gate in the backyard.


    Zi Yuan followed the clues she found and chased them all the way to an underground bank in the capital at dawn.


    She randomly grabbed a waiter and asked if anyone brought an unconscious man to this place. The waiter stammered, indicating that he didn''t see anything, and was cut into two halves by her.


    Her body was emitting a murderous aura. She said in a clear voice, "If no one knows, then I''ll kill again!" As soon as he finished his sentence, he shook the flying knife out of his hand and a small man who wanted to escape fell to the ground.


    The people of this underground bank were trembling like a sieve. They wanted to escape but did not dare to do so. They wanted to say something but did not dare to.


    She grabbed another person and twisted his throat. This time, someone finally spoke.


    It had been a long time since they''d last met, and the one who''d come out from the back was Murong Xiu.


    He clapped his hands and cheerfully said, "Lady Zi Yuan, although she is already a mother, she is still so violent and cruel. Could it be that she is not afraid of such a bloody act and retribution for her child?"


    "It''s just killing the enemy, there''s nothing to be afraid of." Zi Yuan''s heart was firm, and she wasn''t moved by him.


    "For you to be able to trace me here so quickly, Miss Zi Yuan, could it be that you''re a dog?" Murong Xiu was still trying to ridicule her.


    "Hand over Ye Lan Cang and I''ll spare your life." Zi Yuan looked at him and spoke firmly.


    Ha ha-ha ha-ha ha!" "Mu Rong Xiu faced the sky and laughed." Lady Zi Yuan, this isn''t the first time we''ve fought. Do you think that''s how I will act?


    Suddenly, he quickly moved to the side of Zi Yuan. Just as a needle was about to pierce into the skin of Zi Yuan''s neck, she quickly dodged and used her two fingers to catch the needle and throw it at the Murong family member. The person hit by the needle immediately fell to the ground.


    "Darling, why are you so nervous!" Mu Rong Xiu was a bit surprised by Zi Yuan''s quick reaction. "It seems that your skills have improved after giving birth to your child?" You make me like it even more! "


    As Murong Xiu spoke, he reached out his hand to touch Zi Yuan''s face. The elite soldiers she brought began to fight with Murong''s men. All of a sudden, this underground bank had become a battlefield between the North and the West.


    Zi Yuan and Murong Xiu fought for hundreds of rounds, but they were still evenly matched. However, she noticed that Murong Xiu unconsciously split his attention to block out a certain area. She guessed that they should be able to enter from there to find Ye Blueblue. This time, she had come to find Ye Cang, not to fight with Murong Xiu. Thinking of this, her heart moved. She took the initiative to approach that direction and gave her elite soldiers a signal to charge towards that place together.


    It was slightly more difficult for Murong Xiu to block the Purple Garden, which was at full power. With a few more people around, he would quickly have to give up and let the Purple Garden pass.


    However, after passing through, she opened the door to that room. The scene before her eyes caused her to be stunned.


    Night Blue Cang, his hair in disarray, was having fun with a girl without any emotions. He was not able to stop himself from shouting, "Zi Yuan! "Zi Yuan!"


    "Princess!" A subordinate who had followed her in couldn''t help but cry out in alarm. This cry made her quickly calm down. She raised her sword and only entered the hearts of her two subordinates. After that, she quickly closed the door, leaving those who were unable to come in to guard outside. The two poor loyal subordinates didn''t even understand what had happened and had already lost their master''s life.


    Perhaps it was because Mu Rong Xiu had drugged him, but he wasn''t affected by the surroundings at all. He was only doing what he wanted to do, and the girl beneath him was probably drugged as well. Aside from being unaware of her surroundings, she was also taking the initiative.


    The scene of Ye Blueblue shouting out the name of Zi Yuan caused her eyes to ache. She slowly withdrew from the room and placed the sword against Murong Xiu''s neck. Her younger brother ordered, "Take out the antidote."


    Murong Xiu, on the other hand, wasn''t flustered. Smiling, he replied, "There''s no cure."


    "I''ll say it again: take out the antidote!" Viola raises her voice.


    "Then I''ll just say it again. There really isn''t an antidote." "As long as he continues to have sex with a woman for a few hours, the medicinal properties will naturally be removed. Don''t worry, I''ve chosen that woman for him. She''s trained in bewitching arts, so she''ll definitely be able to bear the hardships of his life." He laughed to Ziyuan, who felt very vulgar, but there was nothing he could do about it.

 C200

    The Violet Garden could only stand there and send someone back to report to Helian. They had already found Night Bluelight and would bring him back to the residence very soon.


    Helian, who had been waiting anxiously in the palace, finally relaxed after hearing this news. The Great General''s Estate had already mobilized many people to clean up and disguise themselves. At the same time, they increased their vigilance. For tonight''s wedding, as long as Zi Yuan could bring back Night Blue, it could still be arranged punctually.


    They had sealed off the news of Ye Blueheaven''s robbery. The envoys from the various countries who had come to deliver the wedding gifts, the guests of the wedding as well as the bride, all did not know about this matter.


    When nightfall arrived, Helian, who was in charge of the wedding, still did not see Zi Yuan bring back Night Blue. He could not help but feel somewhat anxious, but the people sent by Zi Yuan did not say where they had found him, so Helian could not send anyone to look for him.


    Seeing that the wedding ceremony was about to begin, someone came to report that the princess had returned with the general, who appeared to be quite injured.


    Helian Lie immediately got up from his seat and followed the person reporting to the backyard.


    Fortunately, Violet Garden''s movements were still very fast. She had already arranged for someone to bathe and wash the feeble Night Blue Blue Blue Blue. Otherwise, Helian Lie would have probably knocked over the vinegar bottle when he saw Violet Garden carrying Ye Cang.


    "Just what''s wrong with Bluesea?" Helian took a glance at the bathed Night Azure. It was the first time Helian had seen that bloodless and exhausted face of his.


    "I''ve been poisoned. I just got the antidote, so I look very weak." Zi Yuan decided to hide the embarrassing scene he saw from her.


    "Wedding ¡­" Helian Lie was slightly worried for this brother of his.


    "Get the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine for him, so he can hold on for a bit." "However ¡­" Zi Yuan''s eyes flickered.


    Helian Lie, on the other hand, understood tacitly. "It''s been hard on Lady Violet Spirit. I''m afraid that I won''t be able to endure it at the Spring Festival Gala today ¡­"


    "..." "There''s going to be a long time in the future ¡­" Violet Garden''s gaze was rather distant. She could not help but think of that Night Blue Azure who had called out her name when she was in love.


    The wedding ceremony was finally to be held without any mishaps. As for how Ye Indigo and Zi Ling''s bridal chamber was arranged, the Violet Garden didn''t know. When she and Helian returned to the palace, she only felt a slight annoyance in her heart that could not be quelled. After Helian fell asleep, she practiced her sword alone for two hours in the training room, causing her to sweat profusely and breathe heavily.


    After making such a big deal out of this, Murong Xiu had her bring Night Blue Cang away. Then, he swaggered his way out as an emissary and went to attend the wedding. This caused the Violet Garden to suspect that he had an even more powerful backup waiting behind him. However, even though Zi Yuan was smart, he could not understand what sort of backup he had.


    She didn''t want to and didn''t want to suspect that there might be any problems with Night Blue. As long as she wanted to suspect Ye Blueblue, his enchanting "Violet Garden" would cause her to feel uneasy and she wouldn''t be able to continue speculating about him.


    However, she couldn''t tell Helian Lie about this. She knew that Helian Lie wouldn''t be able to endure this kind of provocation. If the person who saw this scene was Helian Lie, he probably would have killed his own brother.


    And in truth, as a good and honest person, Ye Blueblue had been suppressing his emotions the entire time. Apart from those who valued friendship and righteousness, how many other people would be able to do such a thing as a silent protector? At least, she now knew, there would be no other bustle like his.


    Thus, it could be said that it was a lie to say that it was not moved by the deep feelings of Ye Blueheaven. Zi Yuan was an emotional idiot, a merciless killer, but that did not mean that she would not be moved or soft-hearted. After all, she was a person, not a killing machine.


    She recalled every single moment she had with Lan Cang. He had given her warmth and support, as well as his tolerance and protection. Although they sometimes disagreed, most of the time, they had a tacit understanding and tacit understanding. It could be said that over all these years, she had gotten used to the existence of this man by her side. If she hadn''t already linked up with Helian Lie, she would definitely be willing to accept Lan Cang''s deep feelings. Only, she already had Helian, she and Helian even had a pair of cute twins.


    The most hateful one was still Murong Xiu. He was using Blue Night as well! That''s right, he was definitely going to make use of Night Blue Azure to separate Blue Sky and Helian''s feelings. This would be a great thing for Xi Li if Bei Yue lacked a capable Great General. That Mu Rong Xiu might have already planned things out for Zi Yuan. It was indeed a good plan to kill two birds with one stone!


    Zi Yuan gritted her teeth in hatred. She really regretted not killing this Mu Rong Xiu with one sword strike today! She felt really strange. She had plenty of opportunities to kill Murong Xiu. She could kill anyone she wanted to. It felt so good to be unable to do anything to him. She hated him from the start!


    Zi Yuan did not notice that while she was practicing her sword techniques, Helian had also woken up and had been secretly following behind her the entire time.


    Ever since she had brought back Ye Bluelight, her complexion hadn''t been looking too good. Although her behavior was no different from usual, as a husband who shared the same thoughts as her husband, Helian could still feel that her mood was unstable.


    He had been silently watching her from the shadows, guessing what had happened today. Was it because she was his good brother and he was the one who did this to her? Was it because she couldn''t say anything more? Did that old man, Mu Rong Xiu, do something? What was Mu Rong Xiu planning to do now that he had caused such a huge mess and made the Violet Garden end it so easily?


    He had promised Violet Garden that he would conquer the world when the child knew how to speak. But now, it seemed that Xi Li could only rely on physical force to conquer this tough bone. The generals that could be used were Yuan Hao and the rest, but in the end, they could not compare to Ye Bluelight''s bravery and battle prowess. Although he would sometimes be softer on the inside, in military matters, he was still considered a genius. And he, after all, was a brother who had grown up with him, an existence akin to a brother. Thus, regardless of whether it was in public or private, he, and even his profound wings, could not afford to lose Ye Indigo Blue. This was why he was so furious when he found out that Ye Blueheaven was his rival in love. He really didn''t want there to be any estrangement between the two of them!


    After the end of the wedding, Blue Azure fell into a deep sleep inside the bridal chamber. Ziling sat on the edge of the bed. After a long time, she didn''t see the bridegroom come over to take off the red veil. She pulled it off herself and found that the bridegroom was already dressed and sleeping soundly.


    Zi Ling moved closer to him and smelled that the smell of alcohol wasn''t very strong on the groom''s body. While she was feeling puzzled, she heard some sounds coming from the beams of the house. "How do you feel?" someone asked her on the beam.


    He didn''t need to look to know that only the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue, was able to enter and exit the heavily guarded general''s mansion and run to his new room to talk to Zi Ling.


    "You can ask your woman what it would be like if you fell asleep as soon as you arrived at the bridal chamber on the day of your marriage." Ziling snappily answered him.


    "Oh?" The young duke on the beam chuckled softly. "Not bad, to be able to rob me." He jumped down, touched the carotid artery of the sleeping Night Blue Blue, and took his pulse. He turned around and said, "Your husband will be sleeping soundly tonight, and just being able to have held the wedding ceremony is already the limit of what he can do. What a good man!"


    "Hmph, you don''t have to mock me." Hearing this, Ziling felt uncomfortable.


    "I am not mocking you, but comforting you. For your marriage, I have come back to the North from the East! "Hehe, hmm, hush ¡­" Feng Lingxue suddenly made a silencing motion, and before long, the guard''s voice came from outside the room.


    "General, Madam, the Princess has just given you a bowl of Joyous Lotus Seed Soup. Please give it to the General and Madam."


    Zi Ling looked behind her and discovered that Feng Lingxue was waving at her. She then said loudly, "The Great General and I have rested. We will deliver it tomorrow."


    "But, Princess ¡­"


    "The wangfei is my older sister. She won''t blame you, get out." Ziling said impatiently.


    There were no sounds coming from outside. Feng Lingxue picked up Zi Ling and jumped on the beam. She said in a low voice, "You did well just now. It seems that the General''s Estate has infiltrated quite a few of Mu Rong Xiu''s spies."


    "What''s going on?" Ziling didn''t know what had happened.


    "It''s a long story, but it''s because of the aphrodisiac Mu Rong Xiu gave him." Of course, if it wasn''t for your sister, the drug wouldn''t be as strong, but if it wasn''t for your sister, you would have lost a groom at today''s wedding. "Also, that person didn''t come in just now. It''s very likely that Murong Xiu will make his move tonight."


    "Is he going to kill us?" Although Zi Ling didn''t fully understand what he meant, she was still most concerned about the safety of her and Ye Cang.


    "I think it would be a more despicable method." Feng Lingxue couldn''t predict what Murong Xiu wanted to do, but it was hard to say if the thing he wanted to give to Zi Ling in the name of the Violet Garden was drugged as well. After all, it was impossible for Murong Xiu to not know that Ye Lan Cang was unable to eat at this moment.


    "You stay here tonight." Feng Lingxue placed Zi Ling in a safe and secluded place on the beam, and took out a length of rope to provide her with a safe protection.


    You can take a nap here. Tomorrow morning, your sister or your brother-in-law will, of course, come and look for you. Feng Lingxue urged, "You should not make any sound when others come in."


    "What if someone comes in and tries to kill him?" Ziling was very concerned about this.


    Feng Lingxue''s eyes flashed, and after a moment of silence, she replied: "He won''t die, don''t worry." Then, his body moved and disappeared from Zi Ling''s sight.


    Afterwards, the candles in the bridal chamber flickered a few times before extinguishing. All that was left in the room were the long, deep blue breaths and the somewhat nervous breathing of Zi Ling.


    The watchman in the capital who was beating the drum for the third time woke up the dazed Zi Ling. The hidden place Feng Lingxue chose for her, she could see Night Blue Cang lying on the bed. Even though she couldn''t see it clearly in the dark, it was, after all, a person that Zi Ling liked, so she could accurately feel that he was still sleeping soundly.


    She tried to stay awake, but she was afraid. As a young girl, she had never thought that her love and love would be related to the war between countries so quickly. Besides, she had thought that even if they had a relationship, they should have a relationship with the Empire of Dongping. Who would have thought that they would kill their way out of the country?


    When the king had sent more people to protect the Cheng family, she had guessed whether something had happened. She thought it was the people from the Empire of Dongping who were doing something, and she felt a little guilty. There weren''t many people who could do anything to him with his martial arts skills. Unless they used some underhanded method, it wouldn''t be so easy for him to be dealt with.


    She thought she was dreaming, so she pinched her thigh hard. The pain almost made her fall off the beam, and she realized that the General''s Estate had really fallen into a fight.


    The sounds of the battle continued intermittently all the way until dawn. This room was completely calm, with no one intruding. It was unknown whether it was Feng Lingxue or some other expert protecting it.


    When the rising sun slanted through the window, Zi Yuan''s voice finally rang in Zi Ling''s ears.

 C201

    "Purple Ling!" "Blue Sky!" Zi Yuan''s voice finally rang in Zi Ling''s ears. Zi Ling saw the valiant and valiant Violet Garden rushing into the room. She first called her name, then called out Lan Cang''s name.


    Just as she was about to reply, she discovered that after he woke up from calling her, she couldn''t help but cover her mouth.


    "Zi ¡­" "Esteemed wangfei ¡­" Ye Indigo, who had just woken up, was still somewhat weak.


    "Immediately announce the arrival of Imperial Physician Xuan!" Violet Garden''s voice trembled slightly. "Someone, come and take care of Night Blue Azure." She no longer looked at Ye Bluelight, but his hand was still grasped by her.


    Zi Ling, who was on the roof beam, saw this scene and felt a pain in her heart. At that time, she had imagined that she would be magnanimous and wouldn''t feel too sad. After all, she had always known that Ye Indigo Cang liked her elder sister. He just didn''t expect that when this really happened, his heart wouldn''t be able to bear it. It was so painful that tears unconsciously rolled down his face.


    There seemed to be awkwardness on Zi Yuan''s face, as she tried to struggle free, but she didn''t dare to show it too clearly. Just as she was about to speak, Ye Bluesilver spoke, "¡­ Excuse me... Royal Consort ¡­ Please help me find my wife... "Zi Ling, she ¡­"


    Crying and shouting, "I''m here!" Ziling finally couldn''t hold it in anymore and started bawling on the beam.


    Zi Yuan followed the sound and flew up the beam. He helped her undo the safety button Feng Lingxue had made and brought her down. Zi Yuan threw himself in front of the bed and leaned on Ye Lan Cang''s body, crying uncontrollably.


    "I''ll go out first." Zi Yuan and his entourage prepared to leave.


    "Sister, wait a moment, I have something to say to you." But Ziling called out to her.


    Thus, Zi Yuan ordered the others to withdraw while he stayed behind.


    "Elder sister, isn''t it strange? Why is it that Lan Cang doesn''t know that I''m on the beam?" Ziling wiped her tears and said calmly.


    "Although it''s strange, but ¡­"


    "Last night, did elder sister get someone to send you some Joyous Union Lotus Seed Soup?"


    "..." "Not at all."


    "That''s true. I heard that Big Sister rescued Blue Blue. Big Sister is very clear on Blue Sky''s situation. So, why would she send out the ''Joyous Union Lotus Seed Soup''?" Zi Yuan wiped away her tears. "If no one told me, would elder sister be hiding it from Zi Ling?"


    Zi Yuan frowned. She thought to herself, ''Who said all this to Zi Ling? How far is she going to go?'' How much did Ziling know? Thinking about this, she decided to keep silent and didn''t answer Zi Ling''s question.


    On the contrary, Ye Lan Cang couldn''t stand it, "Zi Ling, Zi Yuan ¡­" "Wangfei didn''t mean to hide it from you."


    "I know, but as a bride, not only will I not be able to spend the night with my husband, I''ll have to be terrified ¡­"


    "I''ve implicated you, so I don''t want to marry Miss Ziling ¡­" Ye Indigo''s words were very sincere, but in Zi Ling''s ears, each word was even more heart-piercing.


    "We were inconsiderate, and did not protect properly. This caused you to suffer." The Violet Garden softly said, "This is because the Violet Garden has not done well yet." "In the future, if you see the person who protected you last night again, thank him on my behalf."


    Zi Yuan looked at Zi Ling again before saying in a deep voice, "Take good care of the great general. You are already his wife." With that, he left with vigorous strides.


    Even though she didn''t say that the person who told her all of this and protected her was the Marquis of Dongping, she felt that the look she received from Zi Yuan was something she already knew.


    In reality, Zi Yuan did suspect that the person was the young duke of Dongping, Feng Lingxue. However, the information she had on Feng Lingxue was already within the borders of Dongping Kingdom. If that person was Feng Lingxue, then he should have escaped the golden cicada''s shell, hid from her eyes, and snuck back to the Northern Yue. What was this Feng Lingxue up to? Who was it that had charged into the residence this morning? Could it be the people from the East Mountain? But if it was someone from the East Mountain, then what was the meaning of Feng Lingxue protecting Ye Bluewhite and his wife?


    At this time, within the imperial palace of the Empire of Dongping, the king of the Kingdom of Dongping was in a rage.


    "Call Feng Lingxue to come see me!" After smashing the twelfth vase, the king of the Empire of Dongping roared for Feng Lingxue to come see him. However, after waiting for a few hours, those who returned with reports still reported that the young duke wasn''t in the manor and his whereabouts were unknown. The king was so angry that he repeatedly smashed down several fine vases. These beautiful vases were collected by Feng Lingxue from all over the country to give to him.


    The reason why the king was so angry was mainly because his plan from last night had failed. He had received a secret report from a western spy saying that the Great General of the Northern Yue had contracted a serious illness, so the marriage was a blessing in disguise. If he could use this opportunity to assassinate the Great General of the Northern Yue, he could severely injure the high-ranking members of the Northern Yue Army and create peace between Dongping and Xi Li. Therefore, the king of the Empire of Dongping had specially dispatched a group of elite soldiers to assassinate the great general of the Northern Yue. Unexpectedly, only one of the elite soldiers survived. This person was sent back to pass the message, "Don''t do anything stupid." When the man returned, he tore a pendant from the man who had obstructed their way. "When the king of the Empire of Dongping opened that hanging piece, he was infuriated. It was a jade whistle, belonging to Feng Lingxue.


    This Feng Lingxue, who was known as the king of the East Mountain Range, was happily drinking wine and drinking at leisure in a small border city between the North and East Peak Regions.


    A gorgeous dressed lady wrapped herself around him, "Young master, why don''t you try some plum wine personally brewed by this servant?"


    Feng Lingxue stroked the girl''s chin and slightly lifted it: "I never thought that there would be such a beautiful existence like you in such a small city. What is your name?"


    "This servant''s name is plum wine ¡­" The woman''s smile was extremely coquettish. Unconsciously, her clothes were opened wide, revealing her jade white shoulders. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwang@@


    Feng Lingxue moved closer to her shoulder, sniffing her fragrant shoulder, sniffing her neck before stopping near her ear: "Go to Beiyue Capital and become the great general''s wife''s mentor." His voice was extremely low. To others, it seemed as if he was speaking between lovers, murmuring love words in a low voice.


    The girl hugged him and quickly changed positions. Feng Lingxue had changed into the appearance of suppressing her, while she had a look of dissatisfaction: "Disgusting, this time I actually took a fancy to the General''s Wife." She spoke slowly in a clear voice that only the two of them could hear. The onlookers only felt that she was flirting.


    "I need you. Help me." Feng Lingxue had really pressed down on her, and the two of them rolled together in untidy clothes.


    A week later, this flirtatious woman appeared in the most bustling brothel in the Northern Yue City ¡ª Water Moon Pavilion. Then, in just three days, he had become a hot topic in the capital. He became the new leader of Water Moon Pavilion. Everyone from the upper echelons of the capital to the nobles knew that a super beauty had arrived at the Water Moon Pavilion. No matter if it was a man or woman, they couldn''t just look at her and forget that if they spent a night with her, they would be willing to die.


    Even Zi Yuan, who was in the palace, had heard of this. Her first reaction was to feel that this woman must have been sent here as a spy. As for whether she was from the west or the east, that was up for verification.


    Helian Yu also felt that there was something wrong with this woman''s background, so he discussed with Zi Yuan whether or not he should send someone to investigate secretly.


    "Aren''t you already secretly investigating?" She knew that this man had come over to talk to her about this topic because he wanted her help. However, he was becoming more and more unwilling to take the initiative and ask for his help. She didn''t know if he was being pampered or for some other reason.


    "I''ll go meet her." Zi Yuan played with the two children while stretching his muscles and bones.


    "How do you think you''re going to meet her?" "I don''t want you to be in danger ¡­"


    "I have a good idea." A hint of a mischievous smile appeared in Zi Yuan''s eyes. "How about a woman in men''s clothing going to the brothel?"


    The corner of Helian''s mouth twitched a few times. Suddenly, he laughed. "It really is a good idea!"


    "Helian Lie called for some men''s clothes to be brought over and personally dressed up for Zi Yuan." I have to disguise you as the most handsome playboy in the capital! " Helian said proudly.


    From the pile, Violet Garden picked out some clothes that didn''t look too impressive, but they were beautifully made. "I think it''s better to keep a low profile and keep a high profile."


    The two children watched on from the side as their mother took off her women''s clothing and changed into handsome men''s clothing. They clapped excitedly as if to say, "Mom is so handsome!"


    Zi Yuan kissed the two little fellows who were cheering him on and walked around Helian Lie. "What do you think?"


    Helian sat on a chair and drank a mouthful of tea.


    Thus, Zi Yuan stretched out his right hand and pinched Helian''s chin. "Are you in love with me?"


    Helian pretended to be bashful. "Yes ¡­" Following that, he was forcefully kissed by the man dressed as Zi Yuan. Then he fought back. The unknown man who passed by the door stumbled away in fright when he saw that Helian and a man were having a good time. They did not know that in the future, a secret rumor would be spread among the people that the king had a secret pet hidden in the princess'' chamber.


    There was less gossip, not to mention the fact that Zi Yuan was preparing to go to Water Moon Pavilion in disguise as a man to meet the new ace in the hole and get to the bottom of things. The Regent of the West had met with some minor troubles.


    The Young Chieftain of the Kingdom of Western Li grew up day and night, gradually feeling dissatisfied with the fall of power. In fact, Murong Xiu''s ambition to become a tyrant was a huge threat even to young masters. He originally did not have any thoughts of dominating the world, and just like the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom, he only wanted to be a peaceful and peaceful emperor, find a cute girl to be his queen, have a few cute children, and pass the throne down to the capable children. If his children had the ability to conquer the world, he was happy to see that if his children were like him, he would not be disappointed. And because of the war between Murong Xiu and the North Vietnam, the Young Lord had been quite dissatisfied with how the country was almost exterminated. Later on, when word spread that the king of the Northern Yue had been poisoned and that Murong Xiu had disregarded his objections and attacked the Northern Yue, the young master felt even more resentful towards Murong Xiu since he had been taken back by the Northern Yue clan.


    After Murong Xiu returned from his wedding ceremony with Zi Ling, he had been placed under house arrest by the Young Lord of the Western Kingdom.

 C202

    When the king of North Yue, Helian had placed his beloved general under house arrest, he had only thought that his rival would not think of his woman and would obediently marry another woman.


    The Young Master of the West Li Kingdom had put his regent under house arrest for political reasons. His house arrest was not only a matter of house arrest, but something even more cruel. He knew that the Regent was capable and could easily escape, so he followed Gongsun''s advice and locked up the Regent''s shoulder blades. The young master locked Murong Xiu up in the Residence of Regent and set up heavy guard. At the same time, he dismissed many important officials from the imperial court. Those were the people who had been promoted by Murong Xiu.


    In addition, the Young Chieftain also sent people to Dongping Kingdom to propose marriage. He wanted to marry the Second Princess of Dongping Kingdom in order to form an alliance with Dongping, so that they could resist the biggest threat of the North Vietnamese together.


    By the time news of the Regent Lord Murong Xiu being placed under house arrest by the Young Master Xi Li reached the northern Yue, Zi Yuan was already at Water Moon Pavilion, requesting the old procuress to call a new leader.


    "Young master, do you wish to meet Miss Ellie? We''re Ellie and she''s busy right now... " The old procuress retreated in all sorts of ways.


    Thus, Zi Yuan took out another gold ingot. "Mom, you have your own benefits."


    "But Miss Ailee is currently entertaining guests ¡­" The old procuress looked troubled. It seemed like Ellie was really busy. Zi Yuan had already given the old procuress two gold ingots, but she still couldn''t see it.


    Just as she was hesitating about whether she should continue with the money offensive, a magnetic female voice came from upstairs. "Mommy, call her up."


    "Okay, okay!" The old procuress nodded. She felt that this customer was not easy to deal with. Ellie had previously said that she had matters to attend to so she was very afraid of Ellie. Now that Ellie had personally come out to meet this guest, she was relieved. Of course, she would not return the two gold ingots that the customer had given her.


    The bawd led her into a room. The interior of the room wasn''t decorated very extravagantly. On the contrary, it had a somewhat elegant feel to it. There were zither, chess, calligraphy, and all kinds of paintings. It was a pity that Violet Garden wasn''t very proficient in all of these, let alone the fact that she was acting as a playboy today.


    She walked slowly into the room, looking for Ellie as she walked. "Where have you been, little lady? "You called me up, but didn''t come to welcome me back. Do you want to play hide and seek with me?"


    No one replied. Zi Yuan felt the surroundings alertly. Up ahead, there was the light sound of breathing, and on the right side of the tent, there was the sound of someone''s breathing. It was a nervous and hurried sound. The two of them were breathing as if they were women. Violet Garden thought for a moment and deduced that the woman in front of her was that girl called Ellie. The person in the tent was probably the so-called ''customer''. She felt that this Ellie was really interesting. The guest she received was actually not a man.


    Thus, she continued to walk into the room in a playful manner. She could vaguely see the figure of a beautiful woman faintly discernible in the gauze covering the bed. In the eyes of a real playboy, such a scene was enough to make one''s nose bleed.


    However, Zi Yuan was not a playboy. She could only pretend to be impatient as she pounced. Unexpectedly, she pounced on empty space. Ellie clamped down on her hand.


    "Young master..." You''re too impatient. " Elli''s low voice was very charming, causing the Violet Garden to feel goosebumps all over her body.


    Ellie''s hand searched her waist for a place to tie, and she quickly undid the jade belt around her waist.


    "Young master, you seem to be a little thin and weak ¡­" Ellie leaned over to Violetflower''s ear and licked her earlobes. The magnetic baritone made her entire body go numb.


    "Mm ¡­" "Ugh ¡­" Elli continued her bewitching offensive. Violet Garden retracted her mind, and suddenly, with a flick of her wrist, she flipped Elli over and pressed her down.


    "..." Young Master... Hello... "I really like it ¡­" Elli didn''t have the slightest intention of resisting. Instead, she had a look of joy on her face.


    Viola hears the voices of the people hiding in the room. She is about to take the dagger out of her boot, but Ellie holds it down.


    "That''s your sister, Princess." Ellie smiled like a fox. At this moment, it reminded Zi Yuan of Feng Lingxue.


    "Zi Ling, come out." Ellie shouted. The one who slowly walked out from under the tent was indeed a casual dressed Zi Ling.


    "Elder sister ¡­" She timidly looked at her older sister, the consort who did not seem angry at all.


    When Violet Garden first heard it was her sister, she was slightly surprised. When she saw it was actually Zi Ling, her surprise turned to astonishment. Immediately after, she immediately suppressed Ailee and asked, "Why do you want to control Zi Ling?"


    "I don''t have any control over her. You can ask her why she called me here."


    Zi Yuan looked at Zi Ling with a questioning gaze. After a moment of embarrassment, the latter timidly said, "I came to find her to learn. How about ¡­ "Let Men..." When she finished speaking, she felt deeply embarrassed herself, so she simply refused to speak.


    Zi Yuan laughed as if a burden had been lifted off his shoulders. She suddenly felt that her little sister was very interesting.


    "Can you let me go now?" Ellie asked.


    Zi Yuan released her, but didn''t let down his guard.


    "How did you recognize me?" she asked Ellie.


    Zi Ling raised her hand. "I heard something downstairs and took a look. I saw it."


    "You can tell it''s me even from my appearance?" Zi Yuan was slightly surprised.


    Zi Ling mumbled, "After all, you are my big sister ¡­"


    "It''s just that I haven''t seen you much in a year, even though I''m your sister ¡­" Violet Garden suddenly shuddered. A peculiar feeling surfaced in her heart. Some of it seemed to be a feeling of self-blame, but then she pushed it out of her mind: she was just a ghost, and the relatives of this body were not technically close to her.


    "Miss Ziling recognizes people very well." Ellie answered.


    Zi Yuan didn''t reply. Ellie looked at the cold face of Zi Yuan, then looked at the somewhat similar looking Zi Ling. She gracefully walked to the tea table and said, "Since you''re here, why don''t you try some of my fragrant tea?"


    Zi Yuan''s brows chilled as he displayed an expression of great interest. She wanted to deduce her true master from Ellie''s behavior. Even though this Ailee looked like someone from Feng Lingxue''s group, Violet Garden usually had a backup plan when it came to doing business, so the investigation naturally wouldn''t be so easily decided.


    Elli''s method of making tea once again overlapped with Feng Lingxue''s image in front of Violet Garden''s eyes, causing her heart to turn even colder.


    After the three of them drank two sticks of tea in the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Ellie let Violet Garden leave first, and promised to send Zi Ling back to the general''s estate safely.


    When Ziyuan came downstairs, she gave the old procuress another gold ingot, and the old procuress laughed until her wrinkles relaxed.


    The largest brothel in the capital was not under Helian''s control. The backstage owner of the brothel was a wealthy businessman of the North Vietnamese and was inextricably linked to the North Vietnamese government. He quickly found out about the appearance of Violetflower, so he immediately called for more people to thoroughly investigate Ellie''s background.


    When Helian''s spies delivered the actions of the wealthy merchant, Helian revealed a scheming smile. That night, Helian Lie sent the two children to the palace at the side and had a death struggle with the Violet Garden. Only then did he tell her about the news of Murong Xiu''s house arrest.


    The Violet Garden did not feel happy when she heard this. Instead, she said somewhat worriedly, "It seems that this young master is quite a character. Did we underestimate him in the past? "


    "Although he is a character, it is futile to use the wrong thoughts in the wrong places." Honestly speaking, Helian and Murong Xiu had fought for so many times that it seemed he valued and cherished a hero. Zi Yuan''s feelings towards Murong Xiu were quite complicated.


    "Tell me, what would happen if we saved Mu Rong Xiu?" Zi Yuan stuck his head out from Helian Lie''s chest and tried to ask.


    "I was thinking about that too." Helian Lie pondered, "Dong Ping and Dong Li, if they were to join hands, then there would be some threat to our North Vietnam. With our strength, we won''t be able to hold the line for that long, and even though we signed a three-year peace agreement with Dong Ping, it''s not something the king of the other side signed, so Dong Ping can deny it, or even admit it, and he can still assist us secretly. To us, if these two countries are to join forces, it''s still a great danger."


    "That''s what I''m worried about, why don''t we ¡­"


    The couple had plotted for an entire night before deciding to rescue Murong Xiu. Of course, there was no sign of Ye Cang. Zi Yuan felt that Night Blue Cang could not accept this, so he first eliminated him.


    Thus, only Zi Yuan and Helian Lie led the plan to rescue Mu Rong Xiu. The other dukes were all civil and military, so none of them knew of this plan. This was a rescue mission with extremely high security. After all, it wouldn''t be an exaggeration to say that Murong Xiu was the number one enemy of the Northern Yue Sect. If those stubborn people in the imperial court knew about this, they would definitely do their best to stop it. Thus, although Helian couldn''t bear to let the Violet Garden carry out this mission, he didn''t have a better choice.


    At that moment, Helian sent several powerful and skilled dark guards to follow Zi Yuan. The twins could only let them be led by the people from the palace. Before the Violet Garden left, she more or less had a trace of reluctance towards her two children. The two children cried bitterly, as if they knew their mother was going to be away for a while.


    As if she had promised Helian, and as if she had promised both children, Zi Yuan embraced the two children and said firmly, "After this mission is completed, mother will definitely come back safely. Be at ease and wait for mother at home."


    His eldest son, who came out earlier than the time it takes to make a cup of tea, stopped crying first. With big eyes blinking eyes, he shyly extended his pink little hand towards Zi Yuan. Zi Yuan held his son''s hand and declared, "Mn, mother promises, pull the hook!" She hooked her little finger with her son''s. The youngest daughter also crawled over and stretched out her small hand, and Zi Yuan''s two hands were held together with the children.


    Ever since Violet Garden had transmigrated to this world, apart from finding a sense of belonging from Helian, she also found a strong sense of belonging from these two children. The motherly love in Zi Yuan''s heart was also aroused incomparable because of this brief separation from her children.


    No one in the world would have imagined that such a heartless woman would become a strong and gentle woman after having a family and children!" However, if Zi Yuan wasn''t growing up to become a great mother, even if she could help Helian to conquer the world and not become a mother to the world''s woman, it would still be her defeat! With her personality, she would never allow him to fail this ultimate mission!

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    The winter night in the west was colder than the north, so the rescue plan was more or less difficult. Although the plan that was plotted between the Violet Garden and Helian could be considered detailed, it was still somewhat difficult to manipulate.


    According to a spy, Murong Xiu was being held in a manor near the western capital city. There were three teams of people on duty inside the manor, each taking turns to prevent Murong Xiu''s men from taking him away. In reality, Mu Rong Xiu had tried his best to save Liu Dun three times, but all of them ended up in failure. As for Liu Dun''s elite troops, he had lost more than 70% of them.


    According to Helian''s plan, the Violet Garden needed to first contact Liu Kun and gain his trust, then find a way to send a message to Murong Xiu. In order to live and be free, Murong Xiu would definitely cooperate with them once he found out that Zi Yuan was here to save him.


    However, the crux of the issue was how to obtain Liu Dun''s trust. This person didn''t like the Violet Garden. Even though he''d once expressed his disapproval towards it, it was only because of Murong Xiu''s attitude towards it that he did so. Liu Gui was extremely loyal to Murong Xiu. It was as if he was loyal to Helian Profound Wings. In his eyes, the Violet Garden was a disaster. If Murong Xiu had made up his mind to kill her earlier, there wouldn''t have been any more events that would happen. Murong Xiufeng''s great achievement of dominating the world had long since been accomplished.


    Zi Yuan and Helian were both aware of this point of Liu Dun, so he thought of several ways to gain Liu Dun''s trust. However, when Zi Yuan really snuck into the capital and started preparing, she felt that it was too much of a headache.


    At this moment, she received a message from Helian: It confirmed that Ellie was one of the twelve beauties that the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue, had personally groomed. He really had no idea what the young duke meant by having such a high-profile installation in the capital of the Northern Yue.


    However, Zi Yuan was extremely shocked to discover that the young duke that she and Helian had looked down on seemed to be extremely strong. If it wasn''t for the fact that she secretly sent people to investigate with that mysterious rich merchant, Helian and her connections wouldn''t have been found out. This made her unable to restrain herself from sending a secret letter, secretly instructing Helian to get in touch with that mysterious merchant from the Northern Yue State. Even if Helian had instinctively resisted the merchant, this power was still worth borrowing. In the past, this force was not that obvious. It was one thing if they had neglected it, but now, the situation in this world could no longer ignore these people.


    After sending the secret letter, Zi Yuan decided to disguise himself and take a walk around Xilai City. He also went to the teahouse where the people from Liu Dun had met up with him.


    She dressed herself up as a dancing girl and brought along a few people, dressed as singers and musicians respectively. She ordered some food from the tea house. These kinds of people would often stop at this tea house, so the appearance of these passersby did not appear out of the blue. They were just a small group of people that did not attract much attention.


    However, although they didn''t attract attention, a person that did attract attention came out of the tea house.


    When the people in the center of the tea house started to make a circle, the sharp-eyed Zi Yuan noticed that the woman dancing in the middle was actually Ellie, whom he had met a few days ago in the capital of the Northern Yue City.


    She was surprised. Did Ellie track her? After taking care of the others around her, she prepared to leave the tea house and head to the next location where Liu Bai might appear.


    However, just as she was preparing to leave, she noticed that Liu Dun had appeared in the tea house.


    In the end, Mu Rong Xiu was still a man. He was completely captivated by the unbridled dancing Ally in the middle of the room. It had to be said that Ellie''s bewitching skills were really impressive. Whether it was a man or a woman, they didn''t have a strong mentality or self-control. Meeting Ellie was the same as the entire army collapsing.


    Just as she was hesitating whether she should stay or not, Ellie, who was dancing excitedly, suddenly jumped out from the crowd. She pulled Liu Ding and danced around him. At the start, Liu Jing cooperated with great interest, but soon after, a look of astonishment flashed past his eyes. Then, his gaze swept over to the direction of the Violet Garden.


    Then the crazy dancing Ellie ran to her, pulled her, who was dressed like a dancer, into the crowd, and began a hot, intimate dance with her.


    "If you dance with me now, I will give you a big gift," the bold and unrestrained Ellie told her in a voice that only she could hear.


    A trace of dissatisfaction flashed through Violet Garden''s heart, but Ellie quickly settled it with another sentence, "If you want to complete your mission and return to the palace earlier, by the way, your son has been having a fever lately."


    Alright, to the current Zi Yuan, a child was her weakness. For a former assassin, he knew very well that one shouldn''t have any weakness. However, the situation had developed to this point, it was impossible for her to not care about her child.


    "So, dance!" Ellie shouted the last four words loudly.


    Helpless, Zi Yuan could only cooperate with her and begin to twist his body. The guards who had followed her out were all stunned. So their wangfei had such a sexy and fiery side to her as well! It''s over. If the king knew that they had seen the wangfei dance like this before, would he dig out their eyes? They could not help but cover their eyes, thinking: This scene must be kept a secret!


    After dancing for an hour with Zi Yuan, Ellie pulled her away happily. Before she left, she didn''t forget to cast a flirtatious glance at Liu Dun. Liu Dun''s face, which had been tensed up, immediately became gentle because of her flirtatious gaze.


    Elli brought Violet Garden all the way to a sparsely populated place before she stopped.


    "You really want to ask me what I want to do, right?" Ellie was not only good at charming, but also very good at guessing people''s thoughts.


    Zi Yuan replied with a cold expression. Speaking of which, dancing seemed more tiring than fighting. Zi Yuan felt that the dance for an hour just now was truly tiring.


    "I don''t know either. What does our marquis want to do?" Ali smiled, "Princess, you should know that I am Feng Lingxue''s man by now."


    The Violet Garden remained silent, but she nodded her head to express her affirmation.


    "Actually, the last time you came to see me, I did my best to tell you that I am Feng Lingxue''s person. However, I cannot tell you directly; after all, the wall has ears, so I still need to be prepared."


    "Indeed, your brewing posture is very similar to Feng Lingxue." Zi Yuan once again affirmed this.


    Ellie breathed a sigh of relief. "I thought you weren''t going to talk to me."


    "I''m not that stingy." "I think that Feng Lingxue has an even more important mission for you to do, such as helping me to finish what I need to do?"


    "Princess Snow is really intelligent." "Talking to an intelligent person is indeed a comfortable thing to do. You don''t even need to say anything unnecessary." She stretched her body and continued, "That''s right. Master Hou called for me to help you rescue Murong Xiu."


    "How did he know I was going to save Mu Rong Xiu?" Zi Yuan was very surprised. This was a plan that only Helian and her knew about. The hidden guards with them only knew that there was a mission. They didn''t know what mission it was and how did Feng Lingxue know about it?


    After roughly guessing what Violet Garden was thinking, Ellie continued, "Master Hou also knows that Mu Rong Xiu is being held by Young Master Xi Li. Master Hou doesn''t approve of the marriage between Xi Li and our king. Perhaps it''s because the hero cherishes the hero. He can''t bear to see Murong Xiu end up in such a miserable state." Elli changed her position and continued, "The marquis had originally planned for us to rescue him in secret, but considering that Murong Xiu is suspicious and might not cooperate, it wouldn''t be worth it if our men were killed or injured." Inadvertently, the Marquis found out that you''ve come to the Western District, so he arranged for me to come here quickly to give you a hand! "


    The Violet Garden didn''t know what reaction to give, so she continued to maintain her silence.


    "However, I think that I have helped you." A naive and satisfied smile suddenly appeared on Ellie''s face. "I think the marquis will love me after he finds out about this!" When she said the last few words, Ellie couldn''t help but have some bewitching skills. It made Violet Garden''s entire body go numb, as if her bones were about to melt.


    "What did you do before that?" Even though she had guessed more or less what Ellie had done, at the moment, Viola was more anxious to get confirmation from her.


    "That''s right. Just like you thought, I''ve conveyed a message that you will help Liu Dun." Elli pulled out a parcel from somewhere and took out an ordinary girl''s outfit from it, handing it over to Violet Garden.


    "I don''t think you like to be exposed. Change your clothes." Ellie said kindly.


    Zi Yuan felt a little awkward, but still reached out to receive the clothes and wore them over the exposed dancers'' clothes.


    "Tonight, Liu Bao will be sleeping with a girl called Xiao Hong at the Fragrant Pavilion. You can come with me later. By the way, the connection you have with your subordinates should still be very convenient, right? " Ellie took off her clothes in front of Violet Garden before putting on her ordinary attire.


    Zi Yuan still turned around in embarrassment. When Ellie asked her, he snorted in reply.


    Violet Garden originally wanted to tell Ellie that her people were nearby, and they were quite a few men. Thinking about it, Ellie probably wouldn''t care too much about this. This person who cultivates bewitching arts shouldn''t have a body like traditional women, right?

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    After that, Ellie took Violet Garden everywhere. Like an energetic ordinary girl, she walked and stopped in the streets, picking out some jewelry from the stall, picking out fabric from the cloth shop, pulling her to stop at the snack bar to eat something, and then skipping into the clothing store to buy two sets of beautiful clothes. Those who didn''t know the ins and outs only thought that she was an ordinary pretty girl when they saw her. No one would have thought that Ellie was actually already over thirty years old. The bewitching arts she practiced made her look very young. Her skin was as tender as a teenage girl''s. Standing beside Violet Garden, Ellie actually looked like a little sister.


    Of course, the information on Ailee that Violet Garden received wasn''t complete. Thus, she really thought that Ailee was younger than her, plus she had met Aileen at Ailee''s place previously, and now, due to her maternal temper, she felt an inexplicable sense of regret for Aileen. Unknowingly, she started to have feelings for Ailee as well, and when she was strolling around the streets with her, she unconsciously began to like this girl.


    The two girls wandered from the busy city to a quiet corner like close friends and sisters. "When the sky turns dark, we''ll jump from here to that rooftop, and then we''ll walk along that rooftop. Stay close to me, we''ll jump into Red''s room from the back window."


    Zi Yuan was stunned. "That Xiao Hong, isn''t it you?"


    Of course it''s not me. Would I call it by such a vulgar name?" "I''m sorry," Ellie replied, then tilted her head and thought for a moment. Oh, I''ve used such a vulgar name like Hong Cui, it was this lord that wanted me to call it, otherwise I wouldn''t have used such a vulgar name.


    "Ellie, is that your real name?" Zi Yuan pursed his lips and asked.


    "Guess?" Ellie pursed her lips.


    "I can''t guess." Zi Yuan replied honestly.


    "Then I''ll stop guessing. Oh right, for the sake of safety, let''s change clothes." As if she had turned into magic, she took out two sets of night clothes.


    "Speaking of which, when did the clothes I just bought become two sets of night clothes?" Violet Garden was a bit curious. Previously on the road, they had met a thief. A flash of inspiration passed through Violet Garden. Without waiting for Ellie''s reply, she answered her own question, "So the thief was a comrade ¡­"


    Ellie only smiled faintly and did not reply. She took off her clothes again and began to change.


    Zi Yuan sighed, took off his coat, and changed into his night attire as well. At this moment, the night had completely fallen. The darkness of winter''s night was the sort of extremely dense ink that came from thick ink. Even though the capital''s lights were very bright, it was still dark in this secluded box. If one did not have training, it was impossible to see in the darkness.


    Ellie leaned against the wall again, waited for a moment, then leaped up onto the roof. She whispered to Viola to follow her, and with small steps began to fly over the wall. I don''t know if Ellie had walked this path on this roof many times in private, or if she had a good memory, but when she took Violetflower along, she didn''t stop at all to think for a moment before walking again. Instead, she took the familiar route, made a quick turn, jumped up, and jumped to the edge of another building. Zi Yuan was worried that she would lose her way with a few of her hidden guards, so he intentionally kept some distance between them. When they were almost there, Ellie stopped and complained that she was walking too slowly.


    Viola resists the urge to explain and stays silent, then follows Ellie to cling to the wall and climb up to the windowsill. The window was ajar, so it was easily opened by someone outside. The two jumped down gently and saw that Liu Dun was already waiting for them inside the room. The girl called Xiao Hong was lying on the bed, looking like she had been pressed to sleep.


    "Miss, you''re on time." Liu''s shrewd eyes looked straight at Ellie, as if deliberately unable to bear the wisteria.


    Ellie laughed, pointed at Violet Garden and said, "This is the real deal. I''m just the one who sent the message. Talk to me and I''ll be on the lookout for you."


    Liu Kui had no choice but to clasp his hands at the Violet Garden. "I wonder why the Imperial Concubine of the Northern Yue wishes to ¡­" Halfway through his words, he frowned again and swallowed the other half.


    As a result, Zi Yuan''s eyes curved as he laughed, "The young falcon has injured its master. Others can''t bear to watch, so they want to help its master."


    "What are the conditions?" Liu Dun went straight to the point.


    "Submit!" The smile on Zi Yuan''s face intensified.


    "Bullshit!" Liu Ding was so angry that his hat almost fell off, "Since that''s the case, then I won''t trouble you anymore!" "Farewell!" With that, he cupped his hands and prepared to leave.


    Ellie stopped him with a grin: "Why are you so impatient? Oh yeah, I heard recently that iron is really easy to sell. It seems like someone is planning to use fine iron to create a bigger iron lock to replace the smaller one they use now. Right now, the lock seems to be cracked, so that person is worried that it won''t be locked. "


    "What!" Liu Dun was shocked. He still hasn''t received this information, so he doesn''t know if what this extremely attractive girl said is true or not.


    On the other side, Zi Yuan was also shocked. She didn''t have such information here, and if this was true, then Feng Lingxue''s intelligence network would be much more developed than her intelligence network. This Feng Lingxue was truly a terrifying existence!


    "So, now is the best time to save your master. After this opportunity passes, with your strength, it will be even more difficult to carry out your rescue plan." The more innocent Ellie''s smile was, the more Liu Dun panicked in his heart.


    Indeed, it was as the beautiful young lady had said. No matter now or in the future, with his current strength, it was impossible for him to save Mu Rong Xiu. He had to rely on other forces. He had tried to leave the country of Xilai, but those people were basically well-informed and didn''t want to wade in troubled waters. He had originally wanted to rely on the East Pingguo as a foreign power, but after hearing that the king wanted to marry the East Pingguo Kingdom, he knew that he couldn''t count on the king anymore. He had initially wanted to count on the East Pingguo Country as a foreign power, but after hearing that the king wanted to marry the East Pingguo Kingdom, he knew that he couldn''t count on the king of the East Pingguo Kingdom. As for the other small countries, that was even more impossible. Therefore, he had already secretly formed a death squadron with his remaining strength, planning to try again for the last time and use the method of self-destruct to break into the holding area. He wanted to find an opportunity to save Murong Xiu.


    He had never expected that the Northern Yue would really come to rescue Murong Xiu. What was even more unexpected was that this person was Murong Xiu''s sworn enemy, Lady Purple Garden. Perhaps he could be considered Murong Xiu''s close confidante, even though he didn''t want to admit it.


    However, it was difficult for him to accept the conditions of being submissive.


    Just when he was in a dilemma, Ellie leaned close to his ear and whispered, "You promised first and didn''t die. How come you didn''t learn anything about your master?"


    When Liu Dun heard this, he looked doubtfully at Ellie, then clasped his hands towards Zi Yuan and said, "Then, I can only, I''ll have to trouble you!"


    Purple Garden caught the whisper of Ellie and him with his pointy ear and snorted in his heart. However, he didn''t show it on his face. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and replied, "Then, I need to know more about you. I don''t think it''s very convenient to talk here."


    Liu Ding nodded and said, "At the third fragment of the night, there will be people coming to the ladies'' quarters to invite you two."


    After this discussion, Ellie returned from the window with Violetflower. Liu Ding woke Little Red up, coaxed him, gave him some silver, and left the Lucky Lounge.


    When Zi Yuan and Ellie returned to the alley they had started off in, Ellie was about to leave when Zi Yuan pulled her back.


    "Lady Ellie, you need to come back with me."


    Ellie said, puzzled, "But Ellie''s mission has already been completed." I just asked Ellie to help you with this. "


    "Earlier, I said that ''Miss will be invited to the bed by someone''. I think that Liu Kui should rather believe you than me." The Violet Garden replied coldly.


    Ellie said with exaggerated surprise, "How can this be!" Afterwards, she pretended to be thinking hard and said in a painful tone, "I have no other choice. It seems that it is true, I can only continue to work. No, I must ask my lord for a raise. How can I ask Ellie to do so many things?" After saying that, she clenched her fist, revealing a look of unwillingness.


    Zi Yuan wasn''t sure if she was just putting on an act or if Feng Lingxue really wanted her to do something. Now that the situation had developed to this point, Liu Dun did indeed trust Ailee a bit more. Moreover, since Feng Lingxue took the initiative to wade through muddy water herself, Zi Yuan would definitely let her people wade through muddy water to the end!


    Ellie followed Viola back to where they were staying. In the middle of the night, someone was knocking on the window of their bedroom, and they followed that person over the wall. The three of them arrived at a dark courtyard.


    After entering the courtyard, the room was also pitch black. After the person had skillfully turned on the mechanism, a platform appeared on the ground. When the three of them walked up, the platform automatically slid down.


    When the platform came to a halt, Zi Yuan looked to the side and realized that someone was trying to pull the platform. Even though it wasn''t a fully automated elevator, she still felt that the technology of the Western Kingdom had improved quite a bit. No, it was something that Murong Xiu had done in the past few years, and it was very advanced. This artificial elevator should have been built recently.


    In the underground chamber, Liu Gui, Ellie, and Violetgrass gave a detailed account of the situation they knew and took out a very complete map.


    After the Violet Garden heard his introduction, she felt a little doubtful and asked, "Actually, your plans were very thorough, but why did you fail three times to rescue him?"


    Liu Bai shook his head and said, "I don''t know either. It''s probably because my intelligence wasn''t accurate enough and my military strength wasn''t clear." He looked at Ellie with a face full of shame and anticipation. He was probably hoping that her information was accurate enough.


    Ellie guessed what he was thinking and quickly waved him off. "Don''t count on me. I''m not sure about the military strength there either. Princess should know better." Ellie added in a flattering tone.


    "For the time being, I''m not too sure either. I think I''ll need to personally go and check it out." At this point, she paused and then continued, "I wonder if there are any spies among your janissaries?"


    "We''ve already investigated this. The failure of the first time was indeed due to a small detail entering, but the second and third time ¡­" Liu Dun once again revealed an ashamed expression.

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    "Or maybe this map is fake?" Zi Yuan made a bold guess.


    Liu Spirit was so shocked that his mouth was wide open: "How could this map be fake?"


    "Who did you get this map from?" Ellie asked curiously.


    "This map was given to me by the steward of the Mu Rong family. He was responsible for supervising the construction of this courtyard."


    "Is this butler reliable?" Zi Yuan asked.


    "This housekeeper is the son of the previous steward, a loyal and devoted group. Otherwise, if he had built the courtyard, he wouldn''t have allowed him to supervise ¡­" As he said this, Liu Dun suddenly thought of something and stopped speaking. He seemed to be talking to himself as he said absent-mindedly, "Maybe he really has a problem!" Then she suddenly burst into tears, "Oh my God, how could I have been so stupid! The second time he failed, but he didn''t learn from it. Instead, he ¡­ Our elite forces... And they were all buried by me just like that! "


    "What''s the use of crying now?" Violet Garden coldly replied, "Without a map, rescue would indeed be very difficult. If this map is fake, then there must be a real map. If we get the map first and then go to rescue, it will take too long and be more difficult. Since the map is useless, we don''t need it anymore. "


    "There are layers upon layers of traps in this courtyard. Without a map, it''s impossible to even get close to the Prince''s room." Liu Kui said helplessly.


    "The mechanism is set by humans, there''s always a way to break it. "How about this, we''ll rest well during the day, and then Ellie and I will go over there at night to have a look."


    "Why should I go!" Ellie protested.


    "Then I''ll go alone." Zi Yuan said indifferently.


    "Alright, alright, I''ll go." Ellie pursed her lips, looking reluctant. Liu Dun couldn''t help but fall into a daze when he saw this. Only when the Violet Garden kept coughing did he regain his senses and blush from embarrassment.


    Violet Garden could not help but think: wherever Ellie passed, with a flirtatious glance, a bunch of men fell! It felt great!


    In addition, she carefully asked him about the details of the three actions Liu Dun had taken. In these three actions, only the last time was Liu Dun personally leading a group of people into the other courtyard. If it wasn''t for his subordinates trying their best to protect him, he would have already lost his life. He had lost his right hand at that time, and now he had installed a fake Refined Iron hand. Every three days, he would have to replace it with a new one, or else he would not be able to use it.


    In order to save the Prince, Liu Kui wasn''t stingy in telling the Violet Garden their secret regarding this sort of mechanical skill.


    "This kind of hand is an invention that the Prince has privately researched in recent years. The Prince originally wanted those soldiers with broken arms to be able to walk back onto the battlefield, which is why he researched this technique. In order to learn how to use mechanical hands, one would also need to practice the internal energy of the ancient secret manual "Heavenly Arts".


    Only by training this inner force skill to the third layer can one control this mechanical hand. The higher the level, the longer the interval between the replacement parts. The main reason why the young master did not directly kill the prince was because he had yet to obtain this Heavenly Arts Treasure Book, so this treasure book was stored in the prince''s mind. If it wasn''t for the fact that Prince had already taught me this technique until I reached the third stage, the two of you would be people with no right hand after seeing me today. "


    He stretched out his right hand, which was wearing a black leather glove, and took it off, showing Purple Garden and Ellie his [Refined Iron Hand]. He then continued, "All the chants from the [Heavenly Art] were personally taught by the prince. He pressed the bell on the table, and after the door was opened, a man came out. He wore an exquisite silver mask on his left face.


    "His name is Tang Ao. He was originally an archer, and lost his left hand at the beginning. That''s why the prince chose him as part of the Heaven Armored Soldier''s plan." His talent is outstanding, and he is the only one who has reached the sixth stage of the grimoire. Right now his left hand is even more nimble than his right hand. " Liu Bao pulled up Tang Ao''s left hand. Within his broad left sleeve was a finely crafted iron hand. Tang Ao''s right eye suddenly opened wide, and his iron arms shot out from his sleeves. His expression changed, and five different tools emerged from the tips of his fingers.


    "My hand can open any lock. If I change my fingers, I can also fire different concealed weapons." Tang Ao''s voice was deep and deep.


    The first time we went there, it was Tang Ao who led the group. Unfortunately, there was a traitor, so we couldn''t succeed, and Tang Ao also burned his left cheek during that operation. Liu Gui pointed at the mask on Tang Ao''s face and said, "This mask is actually Tang Ao''s weapon. We also have some small traps installed on his mask. He only needs to use his martial arts to activate these mechanisms." "If it wasn''t for Tang Ao, I wouldn''t have survived the third rescue." When Liu Ding said this, his face unconsciously revealed an ashamed expression.


    The secret Liu Bai spoke of was something Violet Garden and Ellie had never heard of. Perhaps this was the first time that Zi Yuan had heard of Mu Rong Xiu''s plan, but this was the first time that he heard of it from Feng Lingxue. He was extremely shocked in his heart.


    If it wasn''t for the internal strife between the Young Lord of West Li City and Murong Xiu, the army of West Li City would have had a very powerful combat force by now. Thinking about it this way, he had indeed committed the sin of being merciful when he came to rescue Mu Rong Xiu. However, things had already gotten to this point. She had no choice but to continue this rescue mission. Besides, she still had a few questions that she wanted to confront in front of Murong Xiu.


    "However, our plan has only just begun and the king has already trapped the king. Thus, we only have a total of six Celestial Armored Soldiers. Including me, who just joined, there are only seven of us." Liu Gui suddenly revealed a face of confidence, "The other five''s Heavenly Arts Grimoire has already been trained to the fourth and fifth layer. I have always been saving my strength, so I didn''t call them to participate in the three rescue missions. However, now, as long as we can successfully rescue the Prince, all of the elite forces here will be at your disposal! " As Liu Dun finished speaking, his expression turned into one of determination.


    "You''re currently in the Prince''s Mansion as a spy. Can you get close to Murong Xiu?" Zi Yuan examined the fake map before suddenly asking.


    "I''m ashamed, but we can only move about on the outskirts." "It''s been three times. The guards have gone through a large cleanup. For the time being, we can''t contact any of their spies, so we don''t know if they''re alive or dead ¡­"


    "This is your first time encountering an ambush here, right?" The Violet Garden''s question this time was to ask the masked Tang Ao.


    Tang Ao looked at the spot where her finger was pointing, and firmly nodded his head. "That''s right, this is the place."


    "The second time, no one came back. I''m not sure what happened." Zi Yuan asked.


    Liu Kui and Tang Ao both nodded, their expressions were heavy.


    "The third time, you were ambushed at the place indicated by this map?"


    "Yes, in two different directions from the first attack." "Also, according to our route and the map, the terrain and house structure from the place we entered to the place we were attacked are exactly the same as the map."


    Zi Yuan stared at the fake map and fell into deep thought.


    Ellie was also lost in thought as she looked at the map.


    The entire room was silent. Tang Ao was already used to being silent, but Liu Dun felt that this kind of silence was a bit heavy, so he unconsciously opened his mouth to speak. The moment he made a sound, Zi Yuan raised his hand and shook him not to make a sound.


    Zi Yuan felt that he still needed to personally go to that courtyard to investigate a bit, and only then would he be able to determine exactly what was going on with this map. There was also a possibility that the map was real, but Liu Dun was wrong about the room where Murong Xiu was locked up.


    "It should be daylight outside. Let''s walk from the top, is there any danger?" After making up her mind, Zi Yuan picked up the map and prepared to leave.


    "It''s just an ordinary house. There shouldn''t be any problems for ordinary women like you to dress up like this." Liu Dun rubbed his chin as he replied.


    "Then let''s go." Viola calls Ellie.


    Ellie gave a big yawn, looking so sleepy and coquettish that Liu''s heart skipped a beat.


    "I can finally leave. I need to have a good night''s sleep."


    "Yes, we need to have a good sleep. At night, we will explore the estate together." Zi Yuan replied indifferently.


    "Really?" You still have to stay up late... My skin! " Ellie touched her face and followed Ziyuan out of the secret underground base.


    The two of them returned to the place where they were staying and had a good rest. When the time came again, they arrived at a small hill opposite of the courtyard. They were both dressed in black leather suits that covered them from head to toe, leaving only their eyes and nostrils exposed. Tang Ao, as the representative sent by Liu Dun, helped them.


    Violet Garden chose the wall near the river that the Liu Soul rescue team hadn''t tried before as the entrance and exit for their infiltration. Directly opposite of this wall was the small hill that they were currently hiding on.


    According to Tang Ao''s reaction, the river in the middle was somewhat deep. However, there weren''t many people who were skilled in swimming, so the first choice he made was to clear this route.


    Even though Violet Garden wasn''t particularly good at swimming, Ellie was very good at swimming. Furthermore, they were here to scout the terrain, so she still chose to go in and out of this place. The map, which he suspected to be a fake, showed the surrounding terrain very accurately.


    Ellie went ahead to find her way. She was good at water, and if anything went wrong, she could retreat to the water in time to hide. When Ellie was sure it was safe, she used a mirror on the hillside to reflect the moonlight in the sky. It was a beautiful night. Although it was not a full moon, it was clear and beautiful. To Violet and Ellie, it was as bright as day under the moonlight.


    Everything was going so well that after Ellie had climbed over the top of the wall, it wasn''t long before a security signal was sent. So Viola and Tawau quickly cross the river, jump over the wall, and meet Ellie in the corner.

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    "This map is not allowed here." Ellie whispered to Viola as soon as she saw her.


    According to the map, there should be a corridor on this side of the wall. However, when they entered, they discovered that they were in a small garden. The grass was very flat, and Ellie had been hiding in the corner because she was worried about traps.


    "I have a premonition," Ellie said excitedly. "There''s a lot of traps locked up in the nearest room in the past."


    The Violet Garden looked around the courtyard. The grass that had been tidied to the point of being flat was littered with blue stone slabs, each of which had some decorative patterns carved into them. On the left side of the yard was a blue stone house that looked like a common house. On the left side of the house was a fence, and beside the fence was a winding corridor that extended to who knows where. To the right of the yard was a closed gate, and directly opposite them was a cloister that seemed to connect with the cloisters on the other side of the fence.


    "It seems like this map does not show the area where there might be mechanisms." Ellie sighed. Violet Garden nodded her head in agreement. She glanced at the expressionless Tang Ao and said, "If you had investigated this area earlier, you would have discovered this long ago."


    "¡­" Tang Ao didn''t answer her. That is indeed the case. However, when they were discussing the proposal, they rejected the idea of walking by the water from the very start. Speaking of which, it seems like the fellow leading the team for the second operation suggested walking by the water first. Tang Ao didn''t dare to think any further.


    If he wanted to find out the exact location of where Mu Rong Xiu was being held at, he would have to break the mechanisms in the courtyard.


    Ellie stared at the patterns on the stone slabs, frowning. She was obviously trying to figure out how to break them.


    Tang Ao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up in a soft voice: "Those patterns seem to have the meaning of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth."


    Ellie rolled her eyes. "I could tell that earlier, but the key point is to find the rules. I need to figure out what the rules are for setting up the traps."


    "If that''s the case, then it''s probably the Five Elements Formation." Tang Ao continued in a low voice. "If it''s the Five Elements Formation, I think I should be able to break it."


    "Hey, sir, it''s not about time, it must be about time to break. Otherwise, you might lose your life at any time." Ellie did not trust the silent, strong man.


    "Alright, then you''ll have to break it." Zi Yuan could faintly feel that this man gave her a similar feeling to the man Ye Lan Cang from before. He was calm, reliable, and at ease.


    "Mm, you guys follow my footsteps." Tang Ao''s eyes twinkled with confidence.


    Putting aside the fact that Zi Yuan and his entourage were progressing quite well in their quest to reach the other side of the Regent''s Mansion, after Nah He Lian received the secret letter from Zi Yuan, who was far to the west, he immediately began to approach the mysterious wealthy merchant.


    However, the weather was unpredictable. Perhaps it was because he was not used to not having his mother by his side, his son began coughing not long after Zi Yuan left. Suddenly, his illness turned into a cold fever and became critical. At this moment, his daughter began to cough from a cold. Helian called for the imperial physician to take care of things every day, but the little prince didn''t seem to have gotten any better. His daughter also started to feel cold and hot.


    Helian couldn''t send a message to the Violet Garden. She was worried that her child would affect her movements, so she became angry and wanted to kill a few imperial physicians. When she thought of her own child, her heart suddenly softened. He could not help but laugh at himself. After becoming a father, he had also become merciful, unlike the ruthless Helian of the past.


    As he was fretting over the child''s illness, anxious as an ant on a hot pan, the hospital decided to bring a person to meet him. The academy''s judge said that this person was his former classmate who had studied medicine together. Afterwards, he opened his own medicine store and started a business. He was adept at treating paediatrics.


    Helian Yi, who was in a desperate situation, could not care too much. He had already become the senior doctor whom he trusted the most, hence he didn''t use anyone he doubted. Helian Xuan Yi was now just a helpless father to his child.


    That person separately checked the pulse of the two children and opened a prescription. He consoled Helian Lie, saying, "Your Highness can reduce the fever three days after taking the soup. Your Highness can reduce the fever tonight after taking the soup."


    It was night, and the little princess was no longer feverish. When the doctor entered the palace again, Helian was so happy that he wanted to reward him with money and jewelry. However, the doctor politely rejected him, saying that he had only come to treat the child to repay the favor of others. These words confused Helian Lie. He was about to inquire further, but the doctor stopped speaking.


    Helian knew that he could not force the doctor to speak again, and that he could not force him to answer. The Northern Yue was about to use his servants, so he couldn''t just kill them as he had done before.


    Three days later, when the little prince''s condition had stabilized, the doctor immediately bade Helian farewell.


    Helian Lie had sent people to secretly follow the doctor all the way. Unexpectedly, he was able to lose track of the doctor on the way. This doctor was truly mysterious. Helian couldn''t help but carefully question the dark guard when and where he had lost him.


    The guard recalled for a moment and then added, "That''s right, this subordinate seems to have seen the figure of the Marquis of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue. It''s just that the distance is too far, so it can''t be seen clearly, so this subordinate can''t confirm it, but since master asked, this subordinate increasingly feels that the suspicious figure should be the Marquis of Dongping Kingdom."


    The doctor who had followed him to the North Yue Palace to treat the prince and princess had actually dragged out a young duke from Dongping Kingdom. Helian could not help but squint his eyes in amusement.


    He had always felt that this Feng Lingxue liked Zi Yuan very much. Even when he communicated with Feng Lingxue, he would more or less express that he knew that he liked Zi Yuan. However, Feng Lingxue had never responded in any way. Zi Yuan had also told him that Feng Lingxue definitely did not like her.


    However, as a man, he still instinctively trusted his intuition. No man would show that kind of expression of yearning, that kind of admiration and adoration for a woman he wasn''t interested in. If Feng Lingxue disliked Zi Yuan, she would not have clearly seen that Zi Yuan was pretending to be injured to lure the enemy into the depths of his cultivation, but she was still willing to be tricked and become a Zi Yuan.


    If Feng Lingxue did not like Zi Yuan, she would not apologize to her for being so light after getting drunk, to the point where she would do everything she could to escort her back to Helian Lie''s side. If Feng Lingxue did not like Zi Yuan, then she would not have stayed in the palace to drink during the birth, nor would she have loved and doted upon the two children so much after the birth.


    And this time, this genius doctor that suddenly appeared was most likely the doctor that Feng Lingxue had called over, bringing him to her side through the hospital''s judge. Feng Lingxue truly understood him. If he had brought the doctor with him, to be honest, he would not have let the doctor have a look at his child. However, it was different when the academy''s judge brought him here.


    Feng Lingxue, oh Feng Lingxue, could it be that you are really willing to give it to the Violet Garden without any regrets? You clearly know that the Violet Garden only has me, Helian, in her heart, and even my good brother, Ye LanCang, knows this. Even he has buried his good impression of the Violet Garden deep in his heart.


    Helian Lie secretly told Feng Lingxue in his heart that it was best if she gave up on this idea of hers. Violet Garden would not like you. When he thought of this, a hint of warmth appeared on his previously ice-cold face. At this moment, he suddenly missed Zi Yuan very much, missed the coldness in her eyes, missed the flirtatious smile on her face, missed her warm and full lips, missed the curves of her body, missed the fragrance of her breath, missed every little bit of her.


    However, the task she assigned to him had yet to be completed. That mysterious businessman was really mysterious. He had only found out about the wealthy businessman''s huge network in the Northern State of Yue, but he couldn''t find out who he was or what interest group he had.


    Helian Lie felt an unprecedented sense of defeat when he faced this mysterious business.


    At this time, Zi Ling, who had become the wife of a great general, was working hard to lure the great general into bed.


    Previously, Feng Lingxue had sent Ailee to the northern capital of Yuejing to become a teacher of Zi Ling. She wanted Ailee to teach her the bewitching art of the Twelve Charms, and to learn to settle debts. It was just that Ellie had been assigned to Violetflower, so the teaching assignment had been suspended.


    However, Zi Ling was a good student who worked hard. Although Ellie had only taught her the basics of bewitching arts, she had been practicing on Ye Cang nonstop during this period of time. Unknowingly, Zi Ling''s bewitching arts had broken through the first layer and reached the second layer. However, what she didn''t know was that Ye Indigo Blue had a feeling that Zi Ling was becoming more and more handsome. Although her appearance was still similar to Violet Garden, her entire body was emitting a kind of indescribable beauty.


    Ever since he had injured his Profound Qi and gained his Dao with Mu Rong Xiu, he hadn''t wanted to have a relationship with Zi Ling. He had always kept a low profile regarding matters of love between men and women. However, Zi Ling was unwilling to let him go. In addition, after cultivating the bewitching arts, she had to seduce him every day. From the start, Ye Bluelight had no reaction. Now, he gradually began to lose control of himself.


    That night, after the two finished dinner, Zi Ling began to perform her bewitching technique against Ye Cang. Ye Indigo Blue seemed to be even more impatient than before. Zi Ling was still unrelenting as she stuck her body against his strong body. Suddenly, Zi Ling stopped. Even though Ellie had taught her the basics, Ellie hurried off before she had a chance to learn more about men and women.


    Previously when she was playing with him, he seemed like he was a piece of wood. There was nothing special about him. However, just now, she seemed to have come across something extraordinary. Her face burned. This appearance, coupled with the fact that his bewitching skills had yet to disperse, made him look like a little lamb that Ye Lanhuang could eat. Although Ye Indigo was still faintly averse to relationships between men and women, his body had been lured by the purple Ling for quite some time. He was unable to endure the thirst.


    His body continuously battled against his mental feelings, to the point where his entire body began to tremble slightly. Ellie has taught the purple Ling, Ellie said. It''s one of the things a man gets excited about. Ziling''s heart suddenly became extremely happy. So many days of perseverance, it seemed to have paid off!


    Her bewitching arts had just entered the second layer and she didn''t have a master to teach her at the moment, so the bashfulness of the young girl in her heart was still very heavy. But she really loved the man in front of her.


    When the two soft and hot lips pressed against each other, a thunderous sound boomed in Ye Blueheaven''s mind. The string called reason snapped, followed by a whine. The string called resistance also broke.

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    The young girl''s warm, moist, and sweet breath enveloped him. He was like a suffocating fish as he sucked large mouthfuls of oxygen from Zi Ling''s mouth. Even though his first love was controlled by Murong Xiu, he was, after all, a hot-blooded man. His instincts guided him as to how to respond to this girl in front of him.


    Zi Ling knew that she had succeeded. She knew that she couldn''t retreat, couldn''t be shy, or all her efforts would be for naught. After being married for so long, they had yet to have a consummate marriage. No bride would be able to endure this.


    Night Blue Cang felt that the clothes on his body were unbearably hot and unconsciously wanted to take them off. However, Zi Ling took them off too slowly, so he simply took them off himself.


    As soon as Ye Indigo Blue took off all of his clothes, Zi Ling shyly threw herself into his arms, hugging him as she fell onto the bed.


    He still remembered that Zi Ling was still a virgin. When they were going in and out, he kindly reminded her, "Zi Ling, it will probably hurt a bit. Endure it ¡­"


    These words immediately made Zi Ling''s eyes mist up. She tightly shut her eyes, and with a "En", she welcomed his possession.


    As if seeing the fireworks on the Lantern Festival, Zi Ling frowned, then slowly opened her eyebrows. Her black hair was scattered on Ye Wentian''s shoulder, and her pouting lips were slightly pursed as they emitted a humming sound. The sound echoed in Ye Qingyun''s ears, as if the fairy in the clouds was singing.


    There were crystal clear tears on Zi Ling''s long eyelashes. It was unknown whether it was because she was crying from the pain or because she was finally being moved to tears by Ye Cang.


    Ye Bluelight lovingly kissed her eyes as he spurred her on. Ziling couldn''t help but let out a cry along with his big movements. Ye Blueblue suddenly reined his horse in. With a long cry, he made love to Zi Ling again and fell off her body, breathing heavily and gasping for air.


    Zi Ling shrunk into his embrace and looked at her beloved husband with incomparable satisfaction, revealing a knowing smile.


    As he panted, he thought back to what had just happened. Although his body''s instinctive actions far exceeded his mental and rational state, his mind was still in a state of clarity when dealing with the Purple Ling Roundhouse. He did not call out Violet Garden''s name due to his strong emotions. He even felt that he really liked that feeling just now.


    He thought he would be a cripple from now on. The hatred in his heart for Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t be any stronger. He wished that he could cut Mu Ru Yue''s flesh and drink his blood. Even though a few days ago, when Zi Ling had attacked him from head to toe, he felt that he had slowly recovered. He just didn''t expect that he would be able to be so brave and fierce today.


    He looked at the silly look on the little girl''s face as she happily ate her fingers, and he couldn''t help but feel a little more tender towards her. It was all because of her stubbornness, causing this little girl who loved her to keep her room, and even making her lower her girly figure to cater to her. Facing Zi Ling, he couldn''t tell if he was in love or blaming himself more.


    However, at this moment, he really wanted to kiss this little girl and hug her. So he did.


    His action killed Zi Ling. She kept saying, "Lan Cang, you''re awesome! I love you so much! "


    She squirmed in his arms, and the heat began to rise again between the two of them, naked and facing each other. He couldn''t resist shouting at Zi Ling not to move, but she didn''t stop his words, still twisting around his body like an octopus.


    "If you move again, I''ll make you stronger." Ye Qingwei had threatened her. He thought that a young woman who had just experienced the effects of human training would not have such good physical strength. However, he''d underestimated Zi Ling.


    "You''re so strong, come on, come on!" The little woman twisted more happily.


    Suddenly, a warm current rose up from his lower abdomen all the way to the bottom of his feet and to the top of his head. Ye Indigo took a deep breath and used both of his powerful arms to prop up his body.


    "You pissed me off." "The general has already prepared his weapon."


    This time, it was to be the night that Bluesea gained complete control of the battlefield. The blood-blooded man Ye Blueblue, as well as the Northern General, was once again in high spirits. The battle between the two once again began.


    This time, it was Zi Ling''s turn to be defeated. The general was the sole ruler of the battlefield. The Great General, who was in charge of the battlefield, had a fierce offensive, strong tempo, and although this was clearly the second battle, it was even more intense than the first battle.


    Fortunately, the Great General was still quite protective of the fairer sex. When he saw that Zi Ling was about to be unable to endure, he relaxed a little. However, Zi Ling was also mischievous, and once the general began to slowly push her forward, she would clamor that she wasn''t allowed to stop. The general naturally understood and continued to follow his rhythm to further invade the mysterious city in the dense forest of the Purple Ling City.


    After the incident where Murong Xiu drugged him, he had finally emerged from the shadows in his heart. The tough guy from before, with the help of Zi Ling, had finally returned!


    In addition, due to Zi Ling''s tireless efforts, Ye Cang was finally willing to seriously face his feelings. Love for Ziyuan had become a habit, as if salt dissolved in water, it was already hard to tell who dissolved in water or who dissolved in salt dissolved in water. However, he had made a mistake against Ziling from the beginning, so he had to bear the consequences.


    He was an extremely loyal and responsible man. After this night, he was even more grateful towards Zi Ling and became more attached to her. Although he might not really love her, he knew that he could not leave this lady who looked like Zi Yuan any longer.


    He also knew that he had been depressed for so long and made Zi Ling sad for so long. From now on, he should revitalize his former glory, shoulder the responsibility of supporting his family, shoulder the responsibility of being a good brother to Helian''s left arm and right shoulder, and shoulder the responsibility of holding Violet Garden safe and secure back.


    Two days later, Ye Blueblue appeared in the imperial court. At first, Helian was somewhat surprised, but soon after, he revealed a knowing smile. Ye Indigo also gave Helian Lie a warm and big smile. That smile was exactly the same as the smile he gave when he followed Helian Lie to seize power. It was as warm as the sun and as big as the mountain.


    Sitting on the throne, Helian mouthed to his brother, "Welcome back."


    From his position as the Great General, Ye Blueblue mouthed silently to Helian Lie, "Thank you, I really did come back."


    The relationship between Helian and Ye Blueblue was something that even the kings and officials of other countries envied. Although they had misunderstandings and disagreements between them, when everything was over, the bond between the two of them was still very strong. Their relationship as brothers did not deteriorate because of those misunderstandings.


    On the contrary, because of the woman they loved together and the woman who loved them, their friendship had grown stronger, as if they had been drinking together for a long time.


    However, Helian Haoyan did not want to let the returning Ye Cang relax at all. That day, he had ordered him to suppress a group of bandits near the border between the North and the East Peak.


    Ye Qingyuan wanted Zi Ling to stay in the capital, but no matter what, Zi Ling wanted to leave with him. Ye Cang had no choice but to leave with Zi Ling.


    At this moment, Helian Lie''s spy delivered another heavyweight bomb. There was an 80% chance that the mysterious rich merchant whom Helian Lie was painstakingly searching for was the young marquis of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue.


    Helian looked at this news in disbelief. This Feng Lingxue''s ability was too great! He had been pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger all this time! Would they say that they had no ambition? Would they secretly monopolize hotels, brothels, teahouses and medicine stores in the Northern Yue? The hotels, brothels and teahouses were the fastest and fastest places to receive news. The medicine store was an industry that concerned the livelihood of the people.


    Helian Lie thought for a moment before asking the dark guard that came to report the news. The wangfei had sent a message from the west. The secret guard said that after the Princess relayed the news of her successful progress, there was no further news.


    This situation inevitably caused Helian Lie to feel slightly more worried. So he wrote a letter and told the guards to send him to the west as soon as possible. Just as he was about to leave, he called for someone else, took the letter back, and burned it on the fire. He decided that if there was no news for the next five days, he would personally go to Xicheng.


    His heart was always empty, as if something was missing. Even the handling of national affairs was not as fast and accurate as when he was with Zi Yuan. Zi Yuan was his peace of mind, Zi Yuan was his backbone, and Zi Yuan was his brain.


    After Ye Bluelight left the capital, he headed east. Because he was carrying Zi Ling, the speed of the troops was slightly slower than usual. However, it was fortunate that they had gone there to exterminate the bandits.


    One of them was enjoying the forbidden fruit, while the other was happy and content, so they would spend almost every night together.


    In the past, the Great General had never had a woman, nor had he ever called a military courtesan. This made Night Blue''s subordinates wonder if the Great General disliked women. Now that the general had brought his wife out to battle for the first time after their marriage, he was actually able to enjoy the night like this. Even Night Blue''s subordinates couldn''t help but secretly discuss the general''s stamina and stamina behind his back; even when they were almost at the point of annihilation, some bold people had set up a bet, to see if there would be any sounds of love in the general''s tent tonight. In the end, some gamblers still won some money.


    But as they approached the place where the bandits were gathered, the general grew serious, and the general''s wife looked ready. This led to the rest of the people to turn serious as well.


    One day, after discussing the strategy with a few elites, Ye Blueblue suddenly pulled out a subordinate, "The bet you set a while ago and asked you to help me bet. What about the money you won?"


    His subordinate exclaimed, "Great General, is what you said to me true?"


    "Is this general a person who''s joking?"


    "I thought you were joking, so you bought all the money you gave me!"


    "Ah?!" "You can start the match tonight. You can buy it whether you want to or not."


    "Alright ¡­" His men were depressed. They could only blame him for starting this bet.

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    Ye Indigo laughed in his heart. You actually dare to use the matter of us husband and wife as a wager? Hehe, are you afraid that you won''t be able to deal with me? When your bet is good and the odds are high, we''ll do the things there and lose you, hahahaha!


    Alright, if these loyal Night Army soldiers were to find out what their Great General was thinking, would they think that he was cute? Was he stupid? [I actually love you and your wife, okay ¡­]


    The bet was just a small episode. Although Ye Indigo was depressed for a period of time, he was not the slightest bit hesitant when fighting. In total, he only needed three days to clear up the matter regarding the bandits. The other little generals that he had sent out had been beaten very passively.


    Sure enough, there was a huge difference between a military genius and a martial arts fanatic. It was no wonder that Helian sent Night Blue, a small matter like killing bandits, to practice. Among the bandits that were being exterminated, Ye Bluelight acutely discovered that most of the trouble this time was caused by the people from the Eastpeng Kingdom. However, it was hard to tell whether this was the Dongping Continent''s power after all.


    However, when Ye Qingyun brought his wife and the Ye Clan back to the capital in high spirits, he actually met the person he hated the most.


    Helian did indeed have a similar feeling to the Violet Garden. Four days later, on the fifth day after Helian decided that there was no news of Zi Yuan going to Western Paradise yet again, Helian received news that he had been successfully rescued and was on the way back to the capital of Northern Yue City. Murong Xiu''s injuries were severe, so Zi Yuan brought him back to the Northern Yue.


    This news made Helian happy and worried. He was happy that the Violet Garden had never let him down and would always succeed. What he was worried about was that if he brought Murong Xiu back to the Northern Yue, the Young Master of Western Paradise would definitely send people to kill him. Would he encounter any danger?


    Helian Lie still didn''t know. Zi Yuan was worried that the news would leak out, so she didn''t report it to him. When she returned, she had to tell him a huge secret about Murong Xiu''s military ¡ª ¡ª Celestial Armored Soldiers.


    When they returned to the other side of the courtyard, Tang Ao recognized the stone tablets as an Avalon of Five Elements formation. Relying on his memories, he brought Zi Yuan and Ellie into the Five Elements formation.


    It was getting harder and harder for the three of them to stand together, so they could only pass by Tang Ao first. At the same time, Violet Garden jumped onto the safety of Tang Ao''s stone platform, and at the same time, Tang Ao jumped onto the next stone platform. Next, Tang Ao jumped onto a safe area, and Violet Garden jumped to the safety of the previous stone platform.


    The three of them passed through the Five Elements Formation without incident and arrived at the limestone hut. Ellie''s hand touched a well next to the cabin, and a number of rockets were fired from the door, heading straight for their faces. One of the arrows landed on a flagstone in the middle of the Five Elements Array that had just passed through. In the end, sharp thorns shot out from all the flagstones, including the turf. If a person was inside, they would be badly mutilated.


    "It seems I have to break the mechanism of this cabin to get safely to the corridor." Zi Yuan looked at Ellie and said.


    "How can we break the traps in a broken house?" Ellie was a little upset, "Those who guessed it was a spell just now, who could have guessed what it was?!"


    Tang Ao continued to observe this strange house without saying a word. Just as he was about to speak, Violet Garden also discovered something strange. "The pattern on the wooden door ¡­" Is this a jigsaw puzzle? "


    Tang Ao nodded in agreement. Thus, Zi Yuan took a small step back and said, "I''ll have to trouble Brother Tang Ao to help out." Ellie made a face at her. It looked like she wasn''t very good at jigsaw puzzles either.


    Tang Ao nodded, instructing them to stay where they were. He then walked along the stone path until he reached the entrance of the limestone house. At this time, two walls slowly rose up from both sides of the door.


    "¡­" At this moment, Ellie''s mind was racing, "If he made the wrong puzzle, would he be turned into a meat patty by the wall of light?"


    "I think so." The Violet Garden couldn''t help but worry for Tang Ao.


    The two anxiously watched as Tang Ao stood in front of the door for a long time. Suddenly, the loud sound of hinges could be heard, and the two walls began to sink. Then, the front door of the limestone house opened, and a path appeared where the corridor connected to the side of the door.


    Ellie ran over happily and hugged Tang Ao: "You''re awesome! "Tang Ao!"


    The half-masked man was a little embarrassed as he struggled out of her embrace, saying in a low voice, "Let''s go."


    At this moment, Zi Yuan suddenly said, "Aren''t we too successful?"


    "What do you mean?" Ellie asked.


    "We''ve been trying to break through the mechanism here, but none of the guards have come over. Are they that confident that the mechanism won''t be broken?" Violet Garden''s words reminded Ellie and Tang Ao, who had been caught up in the excitement of breaking through.


    However, before the two of them could say anything, two guards had already rushed out from the limestone house.


    "Zi Yuan, you jinx!" Ellie cursed. Very quickly, she and Tang Ao took care of one each.


    But there was a steady stream of guards coming out of the house. The three of them used various methods to break the door. After repelling several groups of guards, it seemed that there were no more guards left.


    Zi Yuan threw a fire piston into the dark room and shouted, "Follow me!" With a movement of his body, he jumped in. With another flash, he arrived at the passageway that opened up just as the mechanism was about to open.


    Ellie and Tang Ao swiftly followed, and the three of them went up the corridor.


    "The original map said that Murong Xiu was locked up in that place." Ellie pointed with her left hand. "But I think that Murong Xiu might be locked up in this place." She pointed to the right again.


    "That direction on the left, it should be wrong. Let''s go to the right." Tang Ao calmly took the lead and walked to the right.


    The Violet Garden followed Tang Ao as they walked along the corridor, quickly approaching a room in front.


    Just as Zi Yuan was about to kill the patrolling guards, Tang Ao had already activated the mechanism of his mask. The poison needle accurately pierced the enemy. Pu pu, the two patrolling guards were knocked down and the two nights before they collapsed on the ground.


    Then came Tang Ao''s performance. His nimble left hand easily unlocked the door and entered, but there was no one there. This room seemed to be where Murong Xiu kept his calligraphy and paintings, as well as jade jades. It was filled with priceless works of art.


    "Treasure Vault." The location marked by the Treasure Vault was indeed slightly different from reality. However, the previous person had marked Murong Xiu as imprisoned in the opposite side of the Treasure Vault, while they were currently in the Treasure Vault. In front of the Treasure Vault, there was only an artificial lake.


    An idea suddenly flashed through Zi Yuan''s mind as her hands rapidly probed everywhere.


    "Find out if there are any traps." she said eagerly. Thus, the three of them began to search for possible traps.


    When Zi Yuan touched the Liu-Li lion''s head, the Liu-Li lion''s left eye would flicker, and when it touched the Liu-Li lion''s foot, the lion''s right eye would flicker. Therefore, she touched it at the same time. The lion''s eyes opened and its mouth opened wide at night, revealing a yellow and orange key.


    "This shape of a keyhole, I just saw it. Wait a moment, let me think." Ellie closed her eyes and pondered for a while before walking to a wall with auspicious clouds painted on it. She stuffed the key into an unremarkable cloud and the wall opened in response.


    "Let''s go down and take a look." Ellie suggested.


    In any case, the investigation had already reached this stage. The people from the Violet Palace and the others were extremely skilled and bold. Just like that, they opened the secret room of the Treasure Vault and walked in.


    In reality, when Murong Xiu was building this courtyard, the secret room that the Treasure Vault could open was connected to the artificial pool on the other side. He did not expect that one day, he would be imprisoned in a secret chamber in the courtyard that he had built. Of course, he also did not expect that the secret chamber in the Treasure Vault and the mechanism he had meticulously designed would be easily solved by them.


    The three people of the Violet Garden were led by Tang Ao, with Ellie in the middle. At the back of the Violet Garden Hall, they slowly descended from the secret chamber''s entrance. Ellie was so excited about the books and treasures in the secret room that she wanted to scream but didn''t dare to. At last, after a turn, the guard who had appeared gave Ellie a place to vent her anger.


    The three of them walked along the secret passage and beat up the guards. Unknowingly, they arrived at the secret room where Mu Rong Xiu was locked up.


    When Tang Ao saw the miserable appearance of Murong Xiu, who had his shoulder blades tied to his waist, he rushed over and hugged him. He started to swallow, while Ellie was stunned. "We''re here to investigate, right? We''re not here to save this guy."


    Zi Yuan nodded in agreement.


    "Let''s go back the way we came from. If he''s like this, how can the three of us save him?" Ellie turned and walked back the way she had come.


    "Tang Ao, don''t cry." Mu Rong Xiu looked like he was in a coma, but he was still conscious. He even kindly consoled Tang Ao, one of the Heaven Armored Soldiers that he was proud of.


    "Zi Yuan, it seems like Liu Dun failed three times and failed to find this fellow. So we found him just like that?" Should we go back and plan things out and come back? " Elli''s voice wasn''t loud, but every word was clearly seen by Murong Xiu.


    "Zi Yuan, Zi Yuan, Zi Yuan ¡­" Mu Rong Xiu raised his head and looked at Zi Yuan. He then burst out laughing, and started shaking his shoulder blades that were locked around his body.


    "I didn''t expect it would be you." He coughed twice and stared fixedly at Zi Yuan. "Zi Yuan, come to my side."


    Ellie held onto Viola and told her not to come over. Zi Yuan patted her hand and calmly walked over.

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    "Cough, cough." Murong Xiu coughed again. "I didn''t expect it to be you." A strange expression appeared on his face. "It''s just that I feel terrible to let you see me in such a miserable state." He looked passionately at Ziyuan. "How... I hope you always, always, always see me as the handsome one! "Haha ¡­"


    "Stop talking, it hurts the mind." Zi Yuan did not want to continue nagging him like this. She had already come up with a plan. Since she could come to Murong Xiu''s side so easily, she might as well use this opportunity to bring him out.


    "Tang Ao, take a look. Can you break that fine iron chain?" She calmly began to divide the work.


    "Hehe ¡­" You''re always so calm, so charming... " Mu Rong Xiu extended his bloodied hand towards her.


    "Stop talking, don''t you understand?" Zi Yuan dodged his hand and said, "We''re going to save you now. Please cooperate."


    "My shoulder blade is locked. I can''t operate it." Mu Rong Xiu said helplessly.


    "I know." Violet Garden rolled her eyes, then instructed Ellie who was standing by the side in a daze, "Go to the other side and keep watch. The place we came from was not the direction they came from, so pay attention to what''s happening over there."


    Ellie nodded and ran over.


    "We''ve just finished dealing with the guards here. I''m not sure about their transfer arrangements, so we don''t have much time ¡­"


    "They changed into a different group in eight hours and have just changed into an ordinary person. That''s why we still have another eight hours."


    "An hour and a half later, the sky is already bright. Do you want to go out by dawn?" Zi Yuan replied snappily while he continued to study how to remove the iron lock.


    "Ellie, is it true that the old lock is going to break?" Zi Yuan suddenly thought of this question and asked.


    "I don''t know, I was just making it up!" Ellie answered casually.


    "¡­" Zi Yuan felt that he was really going to lose to her. How could he make up such a ridiculous story?


    "No nonsense!" There''s really wear and tear here! " Tang Ao said in surprise. He then took out a huge steel pincer from his bosom and placed it on the mechanism he was placed on to receive the pincer. He then began to circulate the power of his precious technique, channeling it into one of the pincers.


    With a bang, a steel rope was cut off. Murong Xiu asked in surprise, "You''ve already reached the pinnacle of the sixth layer?"


    Tang Ao, who was sweating profusely, nodded his head and prepared to cut the other steel rope. At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu suddenly spoke in a low voice about the contents of the seventh layer of the Heavenly Arts.


    Tang Ao listened attentively, and suddenly let out a furious roar. After cutting the iron chain, he discovered that he had reached the seventh level of his precious scripture.


    Ellie immediately ran towards them. "There''s too much commotion here. The guards are coming down. Let''s go."


    Tang Ao, who had just used a lot of strength, was too weak to support Mu Rong Xiu. The Violet Garden had no choice but to carry Mu Rong Xiu and ask Ellie to hold up a chain. The four of them carried another chain and hastily retreated to the secret chamber.


    When Tang Ao broke through to the seventh layer, he let out an angry roar, luring all the guards down. The four of them embarrassedly pushed their way to the secret room beneath the Treasure Vault, while Murong Xiu calmly touched the mechanism on the wall.


    Tang Ao looked at Mu Rong Xiu with a bit of admiration and adoration. Mu Rong Xiu said proudly, "This is my territory after all."


    "Yeah, be happy about it. Being bitten by your own dog and locked in your own territory." Zi Yuan mocked him.


    Tang Ao couldn''t help but defend Murong Xiu, "Your Highness, I didn''t think that the king would ¡­" "So ungrateful ¡­"


    "There''s nothing to argue about right now. The most important thing right now is to get out." Ellie really wanted to go out. She didn''t want to give up her life here. She wanted to stay in this secret chamber and die.


    "Don''t worry, there''s a path outside to the other side of the river in this secret room." Murong Xiu remained calm and collected.


    At first, Zi Yuan was still considering how to get to the Treasure Vault, fight the guards, and lead Murong Xiu out. However, when he heard this, his eyes lit up. "Why didn''t you say so earlier?"


    Murong Xiu could hear the rebuke in that voice. It had a certain quality to it, and made him very happy. He smiled and gestured for Zi Yuan to help him walk to a wall.


    After rummaging around for a while, a circular tunnel that was just large enough for a person appeared with a clanging sound.


    The Violet Garden suddenly thought of something. Just as everyone was about to enter the passageway, she asked, "Does the steward of your manor know of this passageway?"


    Murong Xiu''s eyes dimmed for a moment before he shook his head.


    "Do you know or not?" Ellie was desperate.


    "This passage wasn''t originally created when I was built. I added it later on." Exhausted, Murong Xiu began to show signs of exhaustion.


    Thus, Ellie led the way, followed by Murong Xiu, Zi Yuan, and finally Tang Ao.


    The four of them walked along the narrow corridor, and after walking for an unknown amount of time, Ellie who was walking in front could not take it anymore, "Why haven''t we reached the end yet!?" "Murong Xiu, you''re not lying!"


    Murong Xiu smiled dryly. His thin, bloodless lips looked even paler under the light of the Violet Garden''s fire piston.


    "If we go directly to the other side, we will also be caught escaping ¡­" "I''ve dug this emergency passage all the way to the outskirts of Beijing. Let''s continue ¡­"


    Ellie curled her lips helplessly.


    Mu Rong Xiu was truly worthy of being called a schemer. He had to consider everything thoroughly even in the underground passage. He really didn''t know how he had ended up in the hands of the young master. Could it be that this guy was really loyal to the young lord? Zi Yuan was filled with suspicion, but now wasn''t the best time to ask, so she kept silent and stored up her strength. She pushed Murong Xiu half to the ground as she sent him off.


    The tunnel finally opened up. Ellie was the first to reach the end. "Murong Xiu, even if you''re not a schemer, you can still be a builder. What a great construction! And climbing stairs as well."


    Mu Rong Xiu was a bit agitated, but he started coughing again. This time, he coughed up quite a bit of blood, before fainting. Upon seeing his idol unconscious, Tang Ao''s mind was thrown into disarray, and his eyes turned red.


    "Ellie, you go up and take a look." Zi Yuan was always calm in the face of danger and gave the right command.


    Ellie wanted to retort, but seeing the situation, she could only go up and see if it was safe.


    It was just that after Ellie had been up for a long time, she hadn''t come to notify them whether it was safe or not. A layer of frost covered Zi Yuan''s eyes. She placed Murong Xiu to the side and told Tang Ao to watch over him as she climbed up the stairs.


    It was noon now, and the sun was dazzling. Ziyuan narrowed his eyes and arched his back, looking around cautiously like a female leopard that was always on guard.


    When her eyes adjusted to the sunlight, she saw that there was no one around, and Ellie was nowhere to be seen.


    Helpless, she stuck her head into Tang Ao and called him to carry Murong Xiu. Slowly climbing up, she put the disguise back and carefully made a new disguise. At this moment, she heard the sound of horse hooves in her ears.


    "How is it? Am I good, right?" Ellie proudly patted the horse, "I just became a bandit and robbed a passing caravan. Those people are too useless, I just scared them and they ran away."


    Violet Garden saw the words "Dragon and Tiger Escort Office" written on the carriage. This Ellie had actually snatched a escort car. This was a pretty good choice!


    Together with Tang Ao, they carried the unconscious Murong Xiu into the carriage. Zi Yuan expressed that she didn''t want to return to the city, so she directly went to the closest Northern Reaches communication station in the Western Kingdom. Tang Ao, on the other hand, said that there were Liu Soul''s contact points nearby that wanted to send Murong Xiu to their own people. Ellie replied carelessly, "Are you sure none of your young masters are here? No matter what, it''s better for the demons from Northern Yue to be a bit cleaner. "


    Tang Ao had no way to refute these words, so he could only follow Zi Yuan to the North Yue station.


    Finally, they reached their destination without a hitch. After resting for a while, the tenacious Murong Xiu woke up with a start. His eyes were red, making him look extremely terrifying. Zi Yuan touched his forehead and found that it was extremely hot.


    This way, he wouldn''t be able to delay his journey. By the time the secret guard had brought the news of Violet Garden''s rescue to the capital, the Violet Garden had also brought Murong Xiu and Tang Ao back to the capital. Ellie got out of the car midway and left first, saying she had other tasks to attend to.


    As a result, when the successful Night Blue Team returned, Murong Xiu had already been resting in the North Yue Palace for over ten days.


    Helian did jump a little when he saw that Mu Rong Xiu didn''t look like he was in human form. After countless of rounds had passed between the two of them, the Regent Xi Li had been tormented by his allegiance to his young master to such an extent that only he himself knew the pain in his heart.


    It hurt to think about the fine iron that had locked his shoulder blades through his bones.


    When Ye Blueblue Bandits triumphantly returned to the palace to meet with Helian Xuanyin, Helian Lie had asked him to wait outside the door. He was curious about the palace maids guarding outside the door. The court lady looked at him, wanting to say something, but stopped. Ye Blueheaven pressed on again and again. He finally told Murong Xiu that the one who was inside was the monarch, who was asking the imperial court to treat his injuries!


    When he heard these words, Ye Lanqing''s heart skipped a beat, ''Why is Helian no longer divided into the two of us?'' He had the impulse to push open the door and enter, but was stopped by the court lady.


    "General, please take a moment!" The court was afraid that the king would lose his life.


    At this moment, the door opened. The person who came out was the Violet Garden. Upon seeing Night Blue Cang, they were slightly surprised. "Why are you here?"


    Ye Bluelight was also startled. The people from the palace reacted rather quickly and immediately knelt down to greet him. "Greetings to the Empress."


    Zi Yuan waved her hand to avoid their etiquette and asked why Ye Cang appeared here.


    "This subject has gone to the border to exterminate the bandits. I was about to report it to the king, but was told to wait here."


    Zi Yuan nodded and said, "Mhm, how is everything going with you and Zi Ling?"

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    Ye Blue''s face revealed a hint of embarrassment, but he then said frankly, "With the Empress''s blessings, the two of us respect each other like a guest, and we love each other very much."


    When the Violet Garden heard him say this, she was astonished. She knew that Zi Ling must have kept her guard up to the point where the clouds were bright and the moon was shining. However, with regards to the matter between the two of them, as the woman that Ye Qingyun had a crush on, she naturally couldn''t ask any further questions. Thus, she only exchanged a few pleasantries and reminded him to patiently wait for Helian Lie to summon him before preparing to leave.


    He walked over and was also surprised to see Ye Bluesilver. At this moment, he saw Mu Rong Xiu, who was sitting in the room with his eyes closed, resting on a chair. He couldn''t help but clench his fists.


    Helian Ming was quick to react. He first gripped Ye Cang''s fist and said, "Lan Cang, don''t be impatient. I still have a celebratory feast for your triumphant return."


    "There''s no need for a celebratory feast. I beg the king to allow him to personally behead this enemy before him!"


    "As brothers, we understand what he''s feeling, and we empathize with him. However, the current situation is unstable, and we, the North Yue, still need to keep him alive." At the same time, he increased the strength of his hand and restrained Lan Cang''s actions.


    At this moment, Murong Xiu opened his eyes. When his eyes that looked like a dead fish saw the angry Night Blue Blue, sparks suddenly emerged.


    "General, please don''t come!" He didn''t seem to be afraid of death at all.


    "Mu Rong Xiu, I''ll kill you!" Ye Indigo was even more furious. If not for Helian Lie holding him back, he would have immediately rushed towards the defenseless Murong Xiu.


    Hahahahaha!" Mu Rong Xiu laughed out loud. Because his movements were too big, his wounds were affected, so he started coughing again and again.


    The imperial physician at the side frowned. "Prince, if you don''t want to die yet, then don''t act so violently."


    Mu Rong Xiu stopped laughing and continued, "Great General Ye, it was I, Mu Rong Xiu, who helped you. Why do you hate me?"


    "You! "You ¡­" These words seemed to have some meaning to them.


    If he hadn''t been drugged by Murong Xiu and treated an unfamiliar woman like a purple flower, then although he wouldn''t have lost his manliness for a long time, he would certainly have been like a living corpse when it came to matters between men and women. After all, there were many women who had thrown themselves into his arms before, but his willpower was firm, so he had never betrayed his love physically.


    Although he couldn''t guarantee that he and Zi Ling wouldn''t have married each other if he hadn''t been messed with by Murong Xiu, he knew that he didn''t want to be intimate with Zi Ling for at least a year. However, because of Murong Xiu''s interference, he felt even more ashamed of Zi Ling, which was why his biological instincts had taken advantage of her and allowed him to do so.


    It was precisely because he was worried that the Violet Garden might have seen his confused appearance and felt ashamed in his heart that he was able to gradually reduce his deep feelings for her. From a rational standpoint, he really needed to thank Murong Xiu!


    However, that experience was still a great disgrace to Ye Bluegrace. Therefore, it was simply impossible to thank him for it! Therefore, after this honest man had been robbed by Murong Xiu, he could only be angry, but there was nothing he could do. After all, the king wanted to keep Murong Xiu alive.


    Ye Lan Cang! Actually, I, Murong Xiu, envy you so much!" "¡­" Murong Xiu looked at Ye Lan Cang and opened his mouth to speak. "They are both serving the king, you and Helian, haha, although they are not blood brothers, they are better than blood brothers, you are loyal to the king, Helian treats you very highly, even though he is jealous, he does not treat you as a brother, he does not regard you as a loyal official ¡­" He closed his eyes again, as if thinking of something.


    The Violet Garden felt that the current Murong Xiu looked extremely lonely. Compared to the arrogant and despotic Murong Xiu from back then, he seemed like a completely different person. Thinking about it, the young master''s distrust towards him this time made him really sad.


    "And even though you can''t have such an adorable woman," Murong Xiu pointed at Zi Yuan with a pale finger, "you can still follow behind her. Her man will even ask you to protect her. How much do I yearn for that ¡­"


    "Mu Rong Xiu ¡­" Helian Xuan Yi called out his name in dissatisfaction.


    "Hehe ¡­" I, Mu Rong Xiu, have never thought of being the king of the Western Land. I want to fight against the world, I want to fight against you, and I want the world to become my homeland. These thoughts started when my father didn''t choose me to be his successor. Previously, I wanted to assist my royal brother, but who would have thought that his life would be so short, and that he would leave behind a young child? " Mu Rong Xiu coughed twice.


    "I almost treated this child as my own child and raised him as my own. In fact, I was only a decade older than him. In the East Peak Country, the King and the Marquis are only ten years younger than him. However, I want to treat him like an elder and nurture him. I fear that I will be arrogant and not become a great person. I fear that I will spoil him and turn him into a coward. If I were to speak of my painstaking care of him, I think it would not be excessive at all ¡­ Do you think that''s too much? " Murong Xiu was lost in his own thoughts, unable to extricate himself.


    "But it''s not, is it? I know, I still have a lot of enemies. Just like you, Helian You, didn''t you rebel to gain the authority of a king? " Murong Xiu smiled at Helian Lie.


    Helian Lie coughed awkwardly and turned his head, indicating that he was unwilling to discuss this topic further. However, Murong Xiu didn''t have any intention of wasting any time on this topic. He continued, "Therefore, I''ll try my best to prevent those voices of opposition from reaching his ears. I''m afraid that because of his young age and lack of accurate judgement, he''ll be able to hear some rumors that will affect our relationship and trust." Only, I did not think, ah, in the end, it is not my own child ah! In the end, I''m still not his father! He still heard those words. He felt that I just wanted to usurp power... "Hehehehehe ¡­" A bitter smile appeared on Murong Xiu''s face.


    It seemed that the young master''s imprisonment this time had truly harmed him. Zi Yuan thought for a while in her heart. He exchanged a glance with Helian Lie and said, "Now that you''re here, it''s better to not talk too much. You should first recover from your injuries and then make some calculations."


    "It''s too late. "It''s too late ¡­" Murong Xiu spoke ominously, but anyone could hear the melancholy in his voice. "Wait for me to heal up, then you won''t have enough time to complete your plan."


    "What''s there to be late for? I''m looking forward to battling you fair and square again!" Ye Bluesilver, who was standing at the side, blurted out.


    "Hur Hur Hur!" Murong Xiu smiled again. "Ye Blueheaven, you''re such a cute man!" Ask Zi Yuan if it''s too late, and ask Helian if it''s too late. "


    "Now is the best time for you to attack Western Xia." Murong Xiu opened his eyes wide. "I, Murong Xiu, thank you for healing me, but the wounds on my body can be healed. The wounds on my chest and chest are hard to treat." I, Murong Xiu, was defeated by a wolf cub that I grew up with. "Hahaha!"


    "Since you know, if you follow me to the Northern Yue, then it would be a complete break from the young master. Our Northern Yue''s invasion of Western Xia would also be much easier. Why, why are you still following me?" Zi Yuan, who was standing at the side, asked indifferently with a questioning tone.


    Mu Rong Xiu''s gaze turned gentle. "Because the person who came to save me ¡­ It''s you, Zi Yuan!"


    Helian Lie couldn''t help but cough twice. He inwardly cursed Murong Xiu for daring to tease his empress in front of him in his palace!


    "Helian, don''t cough ¡­" It''s true that you''re jealous, but I really like Zi Yuan. It''s a pity that she didn''t fall in love with me, but chose you instead. Perhaps, I really might just become a usurper, and become a true hegemon! " Murong Xiu signalled for the imperial physician to stop applying medicine. "Everyone says that a hero will feel sorry for a beauty. When I look at you, Zi Yuan, I only have you in my eyes. My body and soul want to belong to you. They want to be one with you ¡­"


    "Mu Rong Xiu!" Hearing these increasingly exposed words, the Violet Garden couldn''t help but stop him with a shout. "You should still let the imperial physician apply the medicine in peace and quiet. You talk too much!" The low, cold voice clearly told her that she was not in a good mood right now.


    "Well, I was going to say, I guess, that your army has already begun to attack our western border." Murong Xiu changed the topic.


    "How do you know?" Helian Xuanyin was quite shocked. Ever since Zi Yuan had brought Helian back to the Northern Yue, there was no one by Helian''s side other than the silly Tang Ao. As for Tang Ao''s whereabouts, they had been monitoring him all along, so there was nothing out of the ordinary. How could this Murong Xiu have gotten any information from the Northern Yue palace?


    "I guessed." Murong Xiu narrowed his eyes. "If I were you, I''d definitely attack West Riding Wind at this time. The news of my house arrest is a secret. Normal civilians and soldiers wouldn''t know about it." During the attack, you just need to spread the news that Mu Rong Xiu has officially sold Xi Li to you. As long as you bow your head and surrender, you won''t kill them. Those who resist stubbornly should be Prime Minister Gongsun and the King''s forces. "


    Hearing his words, Helian Xuanyin did not react in the slightest.


    "That brat is really stupid!" Murong Xiu sighed again. "If the foundation of a country is unstable, how can we talk about establishing a country?" "I was instigated by those greedy old guys, and just like that, cough, cough, cough, cough ¡­" He began to cough violently again, but the Imperial Physician was not allowed to step forward. After coughing for a while, he continued, "Helian, do you have soft tendons in your medicine?"


    Hearing this, Helian Lie''s expression darkened. He did not make a sound.


    "I guessed right again right? You all saved me not because you miss me, but because you used me. "But that''s good too, being able to be used by you couple is also a blessing for me, Murong Xiu!" There was a satisfied smile on his face.


    The Violet Garden no longer listened to him. In a flash, she appeared behind him and pressed his sleeping acupoints, making him fall asleep. She had the imperial physicians carry him to a palace specially arranged for him.

 C211

    It was late winter, and the surface of the Pingyue Lake, which separated the north from the east, was covered with ice. However, the ice this year was not as thick as the previous years, so there were not many people playing on the ice.


    The military stronghold next to the Pingyue Lake was bustling with noise and excitement. The founder of the troll army, Feng Lingxue, was currently settled in the stronghold. Every soldier of the troll army was extremely happy. The mayor of the East Fence Town heard about Feng Lingxue''s tracks, so he sent several beautiful girls over in the middle of the night.


    In fact, on the surface, it was the navy''s stronghold, but at the same time, it was also Feng Lingxue''s secret training base. The famous intelligence organizations of the various countries had trained her from this village.


    In the past, after he had pacified this water bandit, he would ask the Mayor to pick four beauties every year and send them to the village. Outsiders thought that Feng Lingxue was a very popular person, but the city bordered the borders and had all sorts of beauties, which was why they took action. In reality, Feng Lingxue was only carrying out his plan for training her.


    Although it was rumored to be the Twelve Mei Ji, his training plan had been carried out to this day. There were already over twenty members, all of them being the elites of the spies and the elites among the assassins.


    At this moment, the four beauties the mayor had brought this year were all standing naked in a fishing house on Pingyue Lake. Although it was a house, it was actually just a house made of straw and wood. The cold wind blew in through the cracks, making it very difficult for people to breathe in. However, these four girls were standing in the room without any complaints. Just now, Feng Lingxue had sent word to them that if they could stand in this room and stay awake for a full two hours, they could have dinner together with Feng Lingxue.


    "Don''t be afraid." Feng Lingxue sat up, revealing a gentle smile. Her gaze lightly swept over the remaining four girls, causing them to shyly lower their heads. Only then did she say, "Hungry, you should eat something first."


    The girls obediently began to eat. Feng Lingxue squinted his eyes, carefully observing them.


    The four young women did not see Feng Lingxue speak for a long time, so they could only secretly glance at him. However, every time they glanced at him, they felt that Feng Lingxue was looking at them.


    In this pavilion, the feeling of spring was boundless and the warmth was limitless. It was a strong contrast to the cold winter outside the house.


    The next day, after Feng Lingxue and the subordinate in charge of training had a good conversation, she left the East Fence stronghold. Amongst them, Lady Fang became the most important seed candidate to be groomed in this batch of beauties.


    Feng Lingxue left the East Fence stronghold to see the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom. Before, the king had been angry for a long time, but now, it was time for him to go back and have a good chat with Brother Wang. The sudden change in the situation of the Western Parting Kingdom was within Feng Lingxue''s expectations, but it was beyond the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom''s expectations. According to Feng Lingxue''s report, his royal brother had decided to officially form a life and death alliance with the Western Kingdom. He had to persuade the king not to ally himself with the king of the West. If they were to form an alliance, the destruction of their Empire would be even faster. The king of the Western Li Kingdom that could not be identified was not a reliable person at all. For Feng Lingxue, rather than believing in Xidong, he was more willing to believe in the Northern Desert. Although Helian that guy is also full of conspiracy, but in general, is a man, basically can do a word or two is difficult to keep up with. He had said that he wouldn''t fight for three years, and he definitely wouldn''t take the initiative to fight for these three years. But if the East Peak Kingdom became a life and death alliance, then the meaning would be different. Furthermore, in Feng Lingxue''s opinion, with the strength of the Eastroad Kingdom, as long as they stopped fighting, they could win even if they sent sixty percent of their forces to attack the Eastroad Kingdom. Not to mention, there was an uncertain factor in the existence of Murong Xiu. He had always thought that even if Murong Xiu was kicked out of the Violet Palace, he still wouldn''t leave the Western Kingdom. Mu Rong Xiu actually followed the Zi Yuan to the Northern Yue. This caused Feng Lingxue, who had miscalculated, to feel somewhat annoyed, but she also felt that it was understandable.


    Although Mei Ji was very useful to the noble officials of various kingdoms, she couldn''t be used on Murong Xiu or Helian Lie or Ye Lan Cang. This made the young duke, who wanted to protect Dongping Ping, feel somewhat helpless.


    Thinking about it, the most important thing right now was to prevent the king of Eastcalm and Xili from forming a life-and-death alliance. This was Feng Lingxue''s idea and he began to do the same.


    As for the seventh, eighth, and ninth of the twelve beauties, Feng Lingxue had already secretly sent them through other channels to the Eastern Ping Kingdom''s king''s side, hoping that he would be able to change his mind faster and more willingly by blowing on their pillow. Even though it wasn''t likely for them to end up like the Young Lord of Xilai against Murong Xiu, he had already made the king unhappy by stopping Feng Lingxue from killing Ye Blueblue. The knot in his heart had to be slowly resolved.


    Leaving aside the fact that Feng Lingxue had been scheming on how to persuade the king, as well as the fact that the three of the Twelve Mei Ji were sent to the Eastern Ping Kingdom Palace, they were all instructed by Feng Lingxue to obtain the king''s love and pity. At the same time, they had to advise the king not to form an alliance with Western Alliance. The three of them were very surprised. Why did Feng Lingxue send three people to complete the same mission all of a sudden? In the past, this had almost been impossible. However, this also showed how serious the situation was this time around.


    The three of them felt that it would be easy to win the king''s affection, but it would be difficult to persuade them not to form an alliance. After all, from ancient times, the saying that the harem was not allowed to interfere existed in any country.


    Although the king of the Northern Yue didn''t care about this rule for his beloved woman, the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom was not a hero like Helian, so it was naturally impossible for him to do this. If they weren''t careful, they might lose their heads. The first principle of Maggie was to keep her stock, and not to lose her life unless it was absolutely necessary.


    After the three of them had discussed the matter, they could only come up with one solution: after obtaining the favor of the king of Dongping Kingdom, one of them would go and seduce the envoys sent by the Western Tribes in order to enrage the Empire of Dongping. Even though this method sounded somewhat simple, Feng Lingxue had said before that sometimes, the simplest and most effective method might be the crude and crude method.


    In the end, in Feng Lingxue''s eyes, only the name ''Mei Ji'' could be auctioned. Not long after the three had entered the palace, the king of Dongping Kingdom had become the companion of the three of them. The other women in the palace were unable to please her, but there was nothing they could do to her. This was because the powers behind the three of them seemed to be the three people backing them: the Prime Minister, the Great General and the Empress Dowager. These three forces were all very powerful, and the other wives didn''t dare to mess with them.


    After the three of them had settled the matter with the king, they received a secret report that Feng Lingxue had already arrived at the capital and knew that they had to hurry up. Thus, on the night before the king prepared for the banquet, Old Seventh coaxed the king out of the palace. Then, Old Seven was taken advantage of by the Emissary on the street and returned to the palace, sobbing.


    The eighth and ninth brothers embellished the matter in the king''s ears, rendering it very serious. The king of the Empire of Dongping was extremely annoyed by these three women. He couldn''t help but feel dissatisfied with Emissary Xi Li.


    Thus, at the banquet the next day, when the Emissary of Xi Li proposed the signing of the contract, the young Marquis, Feng Lingxue, came out first to cast some doubt on the character and conduct of the Emissary of Xi Li. Then, he took Murong Xiu''s matter and said, "The Regent of your country helped the young master in the past and worked hard for him. The snow really cannot understand! "


    He clasped his hands at the king and continued, "I wonder if the king still remembers that before, there was a huge conflict between the two. They fought their way to the west, and in order to save the young master, the king gave up on the easy task of saving the young master. From Xue Xin''s point of view, this is a very loyal and courageous act! "


    The king nodded and said, "Yes, I have heard about this. What does brother Wang have in mind? You can speak bluntly."


    "Chendi feels that not only are the envoys sent by Xili not trustworthy, even the king of the Kingdom of Western Li feels that they should not be trusted. According to my younger brother''s information, the Regent of the West Li Country, Murong Xiu, didn''t betray his country and escape to the Northern Yue on his own. He was saved by the Empress, Lady Violet Garden.


    And the one imprisoning Mu Rong Xiu was his loyal protector, the ruler of the country of Western Li! This subject also has information on how the king of Western Li Country brutally locked a powerful martial arts expert with an iron chain, preventing him from operating his techniques and causing his face to wither! "


    The king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom took the information and information that Feng Lingxue handed to him from the palace maid, and couldn''t help but frown his brows.


    When the eighth sister, Mei Ji, who accompanied the king in the meeting, received the hint from Feng Lingxue, she went close to the king''s ear and said a few more words. So the king nodded and told Emissary Xi Li, "To us, Dong Ping, signing a life and death alliance is a very difficult decision.


    "Envoy, if you treat my concubine lightly, I can be magnanimous and not hold any grudges against you, but my concubine will be very unhappy, so, we should just maintain our normal allies relationship with you, Xi Li. If your country really needs our help, our country will naturally help them as circumstances permit."


    The Emissary was rendered speechless by these words. He knew that the king of the East Peak had fallen into the trap of forming a life-and-death alliance with the young duke, but as a citizen of his own country, he couldn''t say anything else. He could only nod in agreement and leave the East Peak as soon as the banquet ended.


    The Young Lord of Westfall was furious when he received the report from the messenger. However, he had been too petty and believed in Gongsun Guo''s intentions. He had locked Murong Xiu up and tried to force him to hand over the control of the Heaven Armored Soldiers and the Heavenly Arts. He had thought that as long as he held Murong Xiu captive and slowly tortured him, he would be able to obtain all of these.


    After all, he knew better than anyone how loyal Murong Xiu was to him. If Murong Xiu was going to usurp power and rebel, then he would have plenty of opportunities when he was young, not to mention the time when Murong Xiu pulled back his troops from the North Vietnamese in order to save him. These little things were engraved deeply in the young master''s heart, but at the same time, he couldn''t stand the power that the Regent, Murong Xiu, wielded in his hands. He felt like a puppet to the king.


    That was why he had tried to recruit Gongsun Zhangguang, hoping to undermine Murong Xiu''s power bit by bit. However, he wasn''t an outstanding statesman or strategist, and Prime Minister Gongsun was only a short-sighted nation. Therefore, they didn''t expect that the North Vietnamese would really send people to rescue Murong Xiu, let alone Mu Rong Xiu.


    Soon after, the North Vietnamese used the excuse that Murong Xiu had betrayed them and fled to another country to "take back" Xi Li. He really did not plan for this!

 C212

    The war between the North and the West had become more and more serious. The Young Chieftain of the West had resisted more than Zi Yuan and Helian could have imagined. Even though Mu Rong Xiu had been staying in the Northern Yue, his army didn''t respond at all. They had all been ordered by Young Master Xi Li.


    Helian couldn''t bear to see Zi Yuan go to the battlefield again, so he told Zi Yuan about the domestic affairs of the imperial court in detail. He himself led several tens of thousands of troops and set off for the west. In order to prevent any sudden attacks from Dongping, an additional thirty thousand elite troops, along with an additional thirty thousand elite troops, went to the northern Yue Province where the Feng Lai Town, which was separated from the border of Dongping Province, was stationed.


    When Helian Lie left, the enormous palace became empty. Early in the morning, Zi Yuan went to court alone and listened to the chancellor''s introduction of various matters. He then reviewed the imperial reports in place of Helian and teased a pair of children at noon to accompany them on their lunch break. Since she didn''t have any milk left, the two children didn''t have any to drink. Fortunately, the supply of milk from the North was quite plentiful, so the two children were able to keep up with her.


    Although in the eyes of Zi Yuan, it was three parts medicine and one part poison, and they weren''t very active in giving it to their children, Helian was very trusting. Therefore, the palace people always had to prepare some liquid medicine for their children to eat, and at noon every day, they had to be fed to the two children. After a short rest during lunch break, Zi Yuan got up to continue reading the endless memorials. In the evening, she would visit Murong Xiu, who was still recuperating in the palace. After dinner, Zi Yuan would continue to look at the imperial reports and ask the dark guards about Helian''s location and situation every day.


    That day, Helian had already set off for five days. The report from the front was that they had encountered a tenacious resistance force. The dark guard''s message was that Helian had encountered a very likely Celestial Engineer Army.


    Zi Yuan immediately ran toward the palace where Murong Xiu was resting after receiving the news from the hidden guards.


    Murong Yi leisurely leaned against the veranda as he basked in the sun. His complexion was already much better than when he first arrived in North Vietnam. With his neatly trimmed beard and neatly combed hair, he didn''t look like a seriously injured person at all. When he saw the grim expression on the Violet Garden''s face, he guessed at a few reasons. Thus, he stood up from the veranda and prepared to enter the room to rest.


    However, Zi Yuan was still a step ahead of her and stopped her. "Murong Xiu, please hold on."


    "Empress, why are you so early today?" Murong Xiu smiled as he turned around to ask Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan''s pupils suddenly shrunk. Following that, she said with a deep voice, "It seems that you already know why I''ve come here?"


    "I''ve been staying in this palace your North Vietnam arranged for me. I''ve never been there, so how would I know what''s going on with you, Empress?" Mu Rong Xiu looked innocent.


    "Heh heh," Zi Yuan laughed. "Regent, you must have a strong will!"


    "Hmm?"


    "Your appearance of being heartbroken because your young master doesn''t trust you really tricked me." Zi Yuan grabbed Murong Xiu''s collar and said, "You asked Tang Ao to help you pass the message, right?" "Hmm?"


    "Zi Yuan." Mu Rong Xiu suddenly shouted Zi Yuan''s name. He reached out his hand to grasp Zi Yuan''s hand as he said, "Helian isn''t here. Don''t you think it''ll be difficult for you to sleep at night?" "Is he not afraid of me ¡­"


    Before he could finish his sentence, Purple Garden slapped him across the face.


    "Dirty!" "If you still want to live, I''ll ask you what you''re going to answer."


    "Hehe, Zi Yuan, are you willing to let me die?" Murong Xiu replied with a mischievous smile.


    Zi Yuan directly broke Mu Rong Xiu''s left hand and said with a smile, "Anyway, you''re in my hands now. I''ll torture you however I want. There are many ways to keep you alive!"


    Murong Xiu hadn''t expected that he would be able to rescue her back to the Zi Yuan from the Northern Yue. The Zi Yuan, who had been amiable to her for so long, would come every evening to see her glowing mother.


    The wound on his shoulder blade hadn''t completely healed, but his left hand was suddenly snapped off. The intense pain made Murong Xiu''s eyes shine with golden light as he took in a breath of cold air.


    "Zi Yuan, we''re all moms now, why are you still like that ¡­" His mouth was still open.


    "I''m asking you, what words did you get Tang Ao to pass on to Liu Kui?" Zi Yuan''s hand was on his right shoulder. He was ready to break Murong Xiu''s right hand when he saw that he was being dishonest again. He could have the imperial physician fix his hand properly later. It wouldn''t hurt Murong Xiu''s life, but would only make him suffer.


    "Liu Dun ¡­" "So you''re saying that Helian met my Heaven Armored Soldier?" Mu Rong Xiu breathed in a cold breath of air as he said happily, "I met a Heaven Armored Soldier. Isn''t it very powerful?" Hahaha! I never thought that in such a short period of time, Liu Kui would be able to expand my Heaven Ranked Armoured Soldiers to this extent! "


    "Hmph. You''re quite smart. You already knew that when I asked you that question?" Zi Yuan released Murong Xiu.


    "Hehe, in truth, I''m just talking to Tang Ao. He can even impart the first seven parts of the Heavenly Treasures. I only gave him the right to do so. I don''t know what he said to Liu Kuang." The way Murong Xiu was speaking didn''t seem like he was lying.


    Zi Yuan sat on the porch and felt the warm sunlight shining down on her. She rested her head on her hands and thought for a while. She then asked Murong Xiu, "Where did you get that Heavenly Treasure Book?"


    "It''s a secret." Murong Xiu held his broken left hand and leaned against Zi Yuan as he sat down.


    "Do you want both your hands broken?" Zi Yuan raised his eyebrows.


    "Being a child''s mother, can you not be so rude?" "I''ll tell you," Murong Xiu protested in dissatisfaction. "Help me connect this hand and I''ll tell you."


    "After answering three more questions from me, I''ll help you answer them." Zi Yuan blinked at him.


    There was no limit to the killing power of that cold and elegant face. Not to mention that Mu Rong Xiu really liked Zi Yuan, so he was able to kill him instantly with that charming face.


    "All right, I said." Murong Xiu, who''d been ambushed, moved closer to Violet Garden. "After the armistice, you and Helian knew what I was up to, right?"


    "I know. I heard that you''ve greatly developed your business. It''s already not too much to say that you''re a cunning businessman. In addition, you''re still developing your mining industry in Western Paradise." "I didn''t expect you to find mineral deposits in a place that lacks natural resources. It''s unbelievable." Zi Yuan replied as she avoided Mu Rong Xiu''s support.


    "Heh heh!" Your information is very accurate, mine, yes! That place is really strange! " Murong Xiu had a look of yearning on his face. "The ancestors of our Western Paradise have given us such a great fortune. I really have to thank those ancestors."


    "Don''t tell me that you found it at the location where the mine was found?" Zi Yuan speculated.


    "That''s right! Little Violet Garden, you''re really too smart. " Murong Xiu reached out his right hand and hooked it around Zi Yuan''s shoulder. He didn''t want Zi Yuan to grab his hand and throw him off the porch, into the yard.


    The pain from his broken left arm and shoulder blade, as well as the pain from the fall on the ground all came at the same time, making Murong Xiu cry out in pain.


    "If you had spoken to me properly, you wouldn''t have suffered so much." Zi Yuan leaned against the veranda, not having the slightest intention of helping Murong Xiu up.


    "Then I''ll have to lie down and talk to you. "Actually, Zi Yuan, you know that I want to lie with you more ¡­" "Pa!" A dagger landed on the crown of Murong Xiu''s head and landed on his hair.


    "Alright, I won''t talk about this anymore. What else do you want to ask me?" Murong Xiu finally learned his lesson.


    "Are all the mechanisms you learned from the manual written in the manual?"


    "Ah, Zi Yuan, you''re really too smart ¡­"


    Zi Yuan frowned at his casual attitude, but still didn''t like it. He didn''t want to hear so much nonsense, so he interrupted him before he could finish.


    "I remember Liu Dun saying that if you want to install mechanical parts on a person''s body and drive these parts, you must cultivate the divine arts recorded in the Heavenly Arts Grimoire. What kind of divine arts would that be?"


    "Do you want to learn?" Mu Rong Xiu didn''t answer his question.


    "You won''t teach me." Zi Yuan replied.


    "If it''s Zi Yuan that you want to learn, I might teach you." Mu Rong Xiu replied, "It seems like Liu Dun told you a lot of things!"


    "Your subordinate is very loyal to you, and he saved your life."


    "You actually spoke up for Liu Kui. This is too unexpected." Mu Rong Xiu used his right hand to support his body as he sat up from the ground.


    "The person you are so determined to protect is also trying to obtain your Heavenly Treasure Book, right?" Zi Yuan changed the topic.


    "Yeah, but ¡­" Murong Xiu sat cross-legged with his eyes closed. It looked like he was about to start cultivating.


    Thus, Zi Yuan stared at him without blinking. "But what?"


    "I''ve already burned this grimoire." Two white lights appeared on his palms. "All of the contents have been engraved in my mind."


    "Aren''t you afraid of remembering wrongly?"


    "I can''t mistake it, Zi Yuan. I have a lot of confidence in my memory, and you should have a lot of confidence in my memory as well. " The two balls of light in Murong Xiu''s hands began to revolve around his arm. The light coming from his right hand gradually moved past his shoulder and merged with the light coming from his left hand.


    "Hehe, looks like you''ve already practiced your godly technique very well." Zi Yuan jumped down from the veranda and walked to Mu Rong Xiu''s side.


    Murong Xiu opened his eyes and maintained the same posture. "You''ve seen through my secrets. It seems you already know about my secrets." He smiled evilly, "You should understand now why that person wants to lock me up and stop me from operating my technique right?"


    "Are you reminding me that the reason I saved you was to raise a tiger?" When Murong Xiu got up to grab her, Zi Yuan reacted in advance and dodged to the side. Thus, the two began to fight in the courtyard.


    Mu Rong Xiu''s martial arts skills were different from before. They used to be sinister and ruthless, but now, they seemed to be around the same level.

 C213

    It was a warm winter afternoon. Zi Yuan, who had taken on the responsibilities of a country for five days, had fought with Murong Xiu for more than 300 rounds in a courtyard in a corner of the palace. It seemed as if the Violet Garden had the upper hand, but in reality, the battle between the two was extremely strenuous. It was obvious that Murong Xiu hadn''t used his previous martial arts skills, but the skills from the Book of Heaven''s Path.


    The two of them fought until dinner time. The servant of the imperial kitchens was waiting for them but was helpless.


    Murong Xiu continued with the aggressive move of Zi Yuan. He looked at the court lady beside him and looked around at the sky. He said, "Zi Yuan, we''ve been working for the whole afternoon. Why don''t we have dinner together?"


    "This is my palace. Even if you are inviting me to dinner, it should be my business, right?" Zi Yuan''s attacks became fiercer.


    Murong Xiu made a mistake. Zi Yuan took the opportunity to beat him up to the ground, but said in dissatisfaction, "Why should I let me?"


    "You''re not hungry, I''m hungry. I''m even injured!" Mu Rong Xiu replied lazily as he lay on the ground.


    Only now did Zi Yuan realize that it was dinner time. She cast a glance at the court lady who was dodging and sighed, "Someone, pass the meal to me. I''ll be eating here today."


    One by one, the palace maids who served their meals entered, setting down the dining table and dinner. These few days, Zi Yuan''s food was very light, but the dishes cooked by the imperial kitchens were actually quite plentiful. Today, when the head steward of the imperial kitchens saw that Violet Garden was no longer eating in the imperial study, but was having dinner with Murong Xiu. Naturally, he was very attentive in serving the various delicacies that he had prepared.


    Zi Yuan had initially thought it was a bit of a waste as she watched the delicious dishes arrive one by one, but after exercising for the entire afternoon, she was really hungry, so she didn''t stand on ceremony with Murong Xiu and started to gobble down the food. These delicacies had originally been meticulously prepared by the chefs in their own imperial kitchens. This could be considered to be an advantage for Murong Xiu. Violet Garden thought in her heart.


    Murong Xiu poured himself some wine as he looked at Violet Garden''s sweet eating manner. He felt a warm feeling in his heart. All these years, he had been hoping for a woman to eat with him and sleep with him. It was just that the woman he hoped for had long been married to someone else. She was even his enemy.


    He silently gazed at her, feeling that ever since the Violet Garden was born, her originally cold and stern face had become even more gorgeous due to the light of her maternal nature. The originally cold killing intent between her brows had also become a bit more elegant and feminine. The corners of her lips, which often revealed killing intent, had also become a bit more perky than before. This added a few traces of charm to her charming face.


    To be honest, if he had to use force, it could be said that he did not have any qualms when he was in this Northern Desert. If he used force, Zi Yuan would not be a match for him. However, she was also his savior. Although Murong Xiu was a schemer, he was a righteous and honest person. Therefore, if he had to do something against his savior, he would definitely take his life.


    Murong Xiu hadn''t expected that Helian and Zi Yuan would have seen through his identity, which was why they had allowed him to recuperate in the palace.


    The Purple Garden felt the heated gaze from Murong He and felt a bit nervous. Even though Helian Lie said that with Murong Xiu''s personality, he wouldn''t do anything excessive to his savior at this moment. National hatred was a national hatred, while personal kindness was a personal favor. Murong Xiu clearly knew this. However, at this moment, when the Violet Garden felt the two fiery gazes from Murong Xiu, she couldn''t help but raise her vigilance. She was prepared to fight to the death against this person if he wanted to do anything to her.


    Perhaps because he saw how nervous Zi Yuan was, Murong Xiu retracted his gaze and continued to drink his wine.


    When Zi Yuan felt that he was no longer looking at her, she raised her head and said, "Your injuries haven''t fully healed yet. Don''t drink so much."


    "It doesn''t matter, ah. None of you Imperial Physicians bothers me." Murong Xiu said indifferently.


    How could those imperial physicians dare to say no ¡­ Zi Yuan cursed silently. He was angry about his exchange with Mu Rong Xiu. It looked like she had won, but in reality, she had lost more than one match. These seemingly simple moves, however, concealed many changes.


    She silently pondered in her heart as she unknowingly drank a few more mouthfuls of soup.


    "Why don''t you come and fight me every afternoon?" Murong Xiu suddenly suggested.


    "Every afternoon?" Zi Yuan was a little surprised. "That might not work. I have to help Helian Approve the imperial report right now. It''s very busy."


    "Woman, I say you''re smart, quite smart. But sometimes, how can you be stupid?" Mu Rong Xiu snorted.


    Zi Yuan put down his chopsticks and said unhappily, "I''m full. Someone, clean up."


    The people of the palace were very cooperative. No matter how much Murong Xiu ate, they would come up and clean up the leftovers. Mu Rong Xiu had been drinking the entire time, so he hadn''t eaten much. He hurriedly stuffed some food into his mouth, not forgetting to curse, "Zi Yuan, you ruthless woman!"


    Zi Yuan left with a smile. He thought to himself, "Who asked you to call me stupid?" After that, he continued to ponder over the moves from the afternoon. As he continued to ponder, he unknowingly arrived at the side of the two children. This couple were extremely happy when they saw their mother arrive. They wanted to speak to her, but they couldn''t say it out loud. Zi Yuan kissed the children and started playing with them.


    Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind. It was clear that Murong Xiu had deliberately used such a move against her. That way, she would be able to remember their moves even more clearly. Unconsciously, she began to practice. Unknowingly, she began to practice the moves that Murong Xiu had repeated over and over again in the afternoon. She also understood why Murong Xiu said he had to fight every afternoon. She was a bit annoyed that she''d become so stupid. It seemed she shouldn''t have been so ruthless towards Murong Xiu ¡­


    The next day, news from the new front line arrived. The soldiers of the Celestial Armored Army were extremely powerful. Helian seemed to have encountered a huge problem, and the entire front line was still unable to move forward.


    It was noon. Zi Yuan was in the palace, taking the two children''s afternoon nap before rushing back to Murong Xiu''s palace.


    This former schemer, a prisoner under the iron chain of Young Master Xi Li, was leisurely chatting with a palace maid, causing the palace maid''s face to flush. The Violet Garden could not help but cough, and the palace maid saluted in panic. When she heard the Violet Garden say she should leave, she immediately disappeared.


    "Zi Yuan, have you noticed that everyone in your palace is very afraid of you?!" "That''s so boring. I just found a cute girl to chat with, and you scared her away."


    With a stern expression, Violet Garden drew her sword and pointed it at Murong Xiu. "Fight every afternoon. Come at me!"


    A smile appeared on Murong Xiu''s face. "Alright, let''s do it!"


    It was still some simple moves, but they were completely different from yesterday''s moves. It was just that the pattern of their changes seemed to be somewhat similar. Mu Rong Xiu still hadn''t used the martial arts he was used to. He didn''t know if he was doing it intentionally, or if he had already lost all his martial arts.


    "Don''t be hasty!" "If I hadn''t dodged it myself, your head would have moved!"


    Zi Yuan knew that Murong Xiu''s words weren''t exaggerated, so he threw his sword and punched and kicked.


    Zi Yuan was an extremely intelligent person. He had just learned a few moves yesterday, and he could already display them today. But soon after, he felt that he was being watched by someone. He didn''t have the time to communicate with the Violet Garden, so he hastily dodged the Violet Garden''s attack. He sunk his Qi into his Dantian and used his true qi to switch to a martial arts technique that he was proficient in before.


    Zi Yuan was surprised by the sudden change in attitude, but when he saw the mocking smile on Murong Xiu''s face, he simply thought that he was looking down on her. She couldn''t help but feel dissatisfied with the way Murong Xiu had thought last night that he was sincerely trying to teach her the [Heavenly Arts].


    But before long, she began to feel that something wasn''t right. It seemed that someone was watching her and Murong Xiu from the darkness. She had felt the same way in the past, but when she and Helian went to investigate who was secretly monitoring them, they always came back empty-handed. Ever since she rescued Murong Xiu and returned to the palace, the feeling of being watched disappeared.


    But now, the feeling of someone secretly watching her had returned! And Murong Yi was currently sparring with her, so who exactly was the person who was secretly monitoring her? Enemy or friend? The reason why Mu Rong Xiu didn''t use the Book of Heaven''s Art to spar with her was because he noticed that she was secretly spying on him. It looked like Murong Xiu''s martial arts skills were much higher than hers and Helian Lie''s!


    That''s right, someone was indeed secretly spying on Zi Yuan and Mu Rong Xiu. This person was precisely the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue.


    After Feng Lingxue stopped Dongping Country and Western Li Country from forming a life and death alliance, he and his royal brother even resolved the gap between them and explained to him why they were protecting Ye Blueblue and preventing his assassination plan. The king of Dongping Kingdom finally accepted his explanation, but at the same time, he also made a request for him to go to Beiyue Country and abduct Murong Xiu to Dongping. Although Feng Lingxue felt that there was absolutely no need to do this, the king of the East Peak was still his brother after all, and this matter was merely to hasten the rapprochement between Dongping and the North Vietnamese. Thus, he privately agreed to his brother''s request, and secretly did not carry it out, but hid within the Eastfence Town, and trained his new Meiji, especially that woman called Lady Fang.


    However, while he was enjoying himself in the gentle countryside, he received a secret report that Helian had personally fought in the west and had encountered Murong Xiu''s Celestial Engineer. He had fallen into a difficult situation. He couldn''t help but worry about Zi Yuan, so he left the water stronghold, asked Ellie to continue training the newbies and the immature beauties in his place, and went to Beiyue Capital alone, sneaking into the palace. Unknowingly, he became entranced when he saw Murong Xiu using a martial arts technique that he had never seen before. Even though Murong Xiu had changed his technique, he still couldn''t help but want to continue watching the beautiful figure of Zi Yuan.


    However, for some reason, as these two people fought, they got closer and closer to him. Sensing the danger, he quietly left the safe zone where the two of them were standing.


    When Mu Rong Xiu and Zi Yuan arrived at a secluded spot in front of Feng Lingxue, he had already run far away. Zi Yuan said bitterly, "Who the hell are you?!"


    Murong Xiu looked around and smiled. "It''s probably the Empress''s admirer."


    Zi Yuan twisted his arm around Mu Rong Xiu''s shoulder and said, "Don''t talk nonsense! "Although I know that you can heal your broken arm, but I don''t believe that you won''t feel pain if I break your arm like this!"


    "Aiyo, yo, yo ¡­" Pain! Pain! Aunt! Let go! Fortunately, your child is young. If you were to grow up and see their mother being so violent, then in the future, you would also become very violent. "Let go!"


    Zi Yuan tortured him for a bit before releasing his hand. "Sigh, speaking of my child''s education, I am truly quite frustrated. "As someone who has had children, do you have any suggestions?"


    "Since when have I had children?" Mu Rong Xiu turned his arm around, thinking to himself, "Fortunately, I''m still alive. Although I can channel my powers to heal my wounds, the aftermath is still quite troublesome. If I didn''t drink to ease that indescribable numbness and pain, I wouldn''t be able to sleep last night."


    "Didn''t you bring the king of your country up?" Zi Yuan mocked.


    "Stop talking!" Murong Xiu said unhappily, "But don''t learn from me. If you learn from me, when your child grows up, even you and He will be locked up. What should we do then?"


    "That''s right! The children that you taught, they were still those kinds of children! " Violet Garden thought for a moment, then continued, "But, actually, I still somewhat resemble you. Don''t you think that there''s still a shadow of you?"


    "Humph!" Yeah, you''ve learned how to scheme. If not, you wouldn''t have played Liu Dun the wrong way. It''s just that he didn''t hit on you! " Murong Xiu snapped.


    "Why are you so angry!" Zi Yuan was in a great mood and really wanted to discuss the issue of their child''s education with him, but Murong Xiu definitely wouldn''t bring it up.

 C214

    It was still Murong Xiu''s turn to eat dinner with Zi Yuan that night. The head steward of the imperial kitchens was still very happy. After all, what he feared the most was when Zi Yuan was eating only a little food by himself, he didn''t know what to do. He didn''t know if this empress didn''t like what he made, or if she was sick or something.


    The head steward of the imperial kitchens was Helian''s man. Every day, he would write a secret report to the Profound Wings of Helian through the Dark Guard, telling him what his beloved empress had eaten today, and whether she had eaten seriously. The empress had eaten very little in the past, so he had no idea how to write a report.


    Fortunately, in the past two days, the empress had suddenly thought it through and decided to have a meal with the only guest in the palace. As the chief steward of the royal kitchen, he did not care whether the regent of Westward was a man to be on his guard against, but he was relieved that his queen could eat and eat and be well every day as his king expected. As such, he was very grateful to the guest called Mu Rong Xiu.


    Mu Rong Xiu hadn''t drunk much today. Although he was still recovering from his injuries, he was already feeling much better. He hadn''t eaten his fill last night, so although he managed to fall asleep due to the alcohol, he was very hungry in the morning. Thus, tonight, he also ate his dinner in big mouthfuls.


    Zi Yuan suddenly laughed as he carried his bowl. "I just thought, when my son grows up, will he also eat in front of me with his mouth wide open?"


    Murong Xiu stopped his chopsticks and looked at the woman in front of him who had started to have a mother''s love for him. He didn''t respond to her words. After all, a woman was still a woman! A woman who had a heart of stone would always be soft in front of her own child!


    When they were almost done eating, Murong Xiu suddenly said, "How about you let me raise your child?"


    "In your dreams!" Zi Yuan immediately refused.


    "Then why did you have to ask me how to raise a child first!" Mu Rong Xiu felt wronged as he called out.


    "Consulting is counseling. Consulting doesn''t mean that we should raise the child for you, okay!?" Why should I raise Helian''s child for you? " Ziyuan was now like a lioness protecting her son.


    "It''s not like I can''t explain how I took care of the child. Since I can''t explain it, I decided to take action." Murong Xiu defended himself.


    "You are a great schemer. Don''t you know how to bring up a child? I don''t believe it! " Zi Yuan turned around and prepared to leave. "Alright, let''s continue fighting tomorrow!" I''m leaving! "


    After a night of silence, Murong Xiu lay on his bed and thought about the person he could have peeped on during the day. After some thought, he concluded that only the young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue, was the most suspicious. He had mixed some of his original martial arts techniques with the Heaven Arts Grimoire and with Zi Yuan''s aptitude, he should be able to separate and break them apart. As Feng Lingxue did not use the Beginner''s Heaven Arts, she would not be able to memorize these martial arts techniques for a short period of time. After making up his mind, Murong Xiu fell asleep.


    On the afternoon of the second day, when Zi Yuan and Murong Xiu fought, they discovered the changes in him and a look of astonishment appeared in their eyes. Murong Xiu winked at her, and Zi Yuan immediately understood what he meant.


    When it was almost evening, that familiar gaze could be felt again. After the two of them exchanged blows like before, Murong Xiu suddenly hugged Zi Yuan. The two of them exchanged places. Murong Xiu sent a burst of force forward with his right hand, then he sent a spell of his left hand towards Zi Yuan.


    The Violet Garden borrowed Murong Xiu''s strength to quickly arrive at the location where the muffled groan came from. The longsword was placed against the peeping man''s neck as Murong Xiu followed and used his fingers to brush aside the person''s mask ¡ª ¡ª It really was the Marquis of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue!


    Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t the least bit surprised, but Zi Yuan was completely shocked. "Why is it you!?" Why are you in my palace! "


    With Mu Rong Xiu''s poison dart on her shoulder, Feng Lingxue''s upper body was numb and unable to move. He coughed out a mouthful of blood and said with a faint smile, "I just wanted to look at you from the side." There was a hint of loneliness in his tone.


    Zi Yuan looked at him in disbelief. "What nonsense are you spouting?!" He couldn''t help but feel an unspeakable disgust and confusion towards him.


    "How is it? I''m not wrong, right?!" Murong Xiu interrupted, "I said that the peeping star is most likely the queen''s admirer, and you''re still saying that I''m spouting nonsense. Since when have I, Murong Xiu, ever spouted nonsense?" The latter half of the sentence was somewhat complacent.


    "You must be here to execute some sort of plan or mission!" The sword in Zi Yuan''s hand did not relax at all. It pierced through Feng Lingxue''s skin, causing a bit of blood to ooze out. "Speak! What on earth did you sneak into my Northern Desert Palace?" Ziyuan could avoid the topic of adoration.


    "The empress is truly a happy person!" Feng Lingxue said with a smile, "Xue Xue is indeed here to carry out a mission." He turned his head to look at Murong Xiu. "We meet again. I didn''t expect that the Northern Yue''s water and soil would raise you better than the Western Region. Those who don''t know you think you''re from the Northern Yue."


    "Humph!" Murong Xiu snorted. "You can''t anger the current me by saying that!" He shook his finger, "Useless, useless!"


    "I know it''s futile. I was just thinking, if the water and soil of Dongping Province were to nurture you, would it be better than the Northern Yue or the Northern Yue, would it give you the appearance of a Dongping Country person?" Feng Lingxue smiled faintly. She didn''t seem to want to anger Murong Xiu, but her words made those who heard them feel uncomfortable.


    "So, your mission, is actually to kidnap me?" Murong Xiu stepped on Feng Lingxue''s chest. "Yo, you''re quite strong. But, do you feel numb here now?" In another twelve hours, you will die with a mouthful of blood. "


    Feng Lingxue coughed out another mouthful of blood, "That won''t happen, Your Highness, how could you kill this marquis? Hm? Right? "


    The two men''s gazes met and Zi Yuan released the sword in her hand that was pressing against Feng Lingxue''s neck. "I don''t know why you want to kidnap Mu Rong Xiu, but I''ll tell you this. One day when I''m in this palace, you won''t have the chance to take him away!"


    Hearing this, Murong Xiu was overjoyed. He immediately pretended to be afraid and hid behind Violet Garden. "Did you hear that? You won''t have a chance!" This childish action made Zi Yuan feel both angry and amused. Even Feng Lingxue, who was on the ground, couldn''t help but cough.


    "Should we send this Feng Lingxue into the prison or something?" Mu Rong Xiu asked.


    "¡­" Zi Yuan hesitated a little. She knew that if she killed Feng Lingxue or put her in prison, it would be a reasonable excuse for Dong Ping to ambush the North Vietnamese. However, if she did not give Feng Lingxue some pain, she would not be able to swallow this anger. After thinking about it, she felt that it would be better to just hand over Feng Lingxue, who had always been pretending to be a pig to eat the tiger, to Murong Xiu, a cunning old fox.


    In these three days of fighting with Murong, she had become somewhat clear on the rules of the manual. She was prepared to write down her own experience as a way to defeat the enemy and send it to Helian Lie. Actually, she wanted to go to the battlefield with Helian more to kill the enemy. However, the rear guard was always needed, so she had no choice but to restrain her temper and take care of the imperial government in Helian Lie''s place, arranging all the support from the back.


    "Bring Feng Lingxue back to your palace, I''ll leave it to you." After thinking it through, Zi Yuan said to Murong Xiu, "Don''t let this person bring you to East Peak." She didn''t forget to tease him.


    "Don''t worry," Mu Rong Xiu said with a meaningful look. Those eyes caused the Violet Garden to feel a bit of fear in her heart.


    "In short, I''ll leave it to you." She almost ran away.


    However, during dinner time, she still went to Murong Xiu''s palace. The steward of the imperial kitchens had prepared a sufficient amount of dinner for three people.


    However, Murong Xiu hadn''t given Feng Lingxue the antidote, so his shoulders and arms were still numb and couldn''t be used. Fortunately, his head wasn''t affected by the poison. Murong Xiu wanted Feng Lingxue to open her mouth and throw food into it. When Feng Lingxue was at the Violet Garden, she naturally wouldn''t do so no matter what. He sat silently at the side, watching the Violet Garden and Murong Xiu eat.


    After Zi Yuan had eaten his fill and left the palace, Feng Lingxue then told Murong Xiu, "Hey, give me something to eat."


    Murong Xiu raised an eyebrow. "Can''t you see that we''ve already collected all of the food?"


    "I saw that you had hidden a bowl of Red Braised Meat, and a few milk cakes, as well as a bowl of chicken." Feng Lingxue said confidently, "Don''t lie to me, I saw it all, give it to me to eat!"


    "You can''t have both hands? Cut the crap, hurry up, I''m going to starve to death! " At this time, Feng Lingxue had completely lost all sense of grace.


    Murong Xiu took out the hidden dishes and threw them in the direction of Feng Lingxue. However, he didn''t throw them in the right direction, so Feng Lingxue had to take a few steps back to open her mouth to eat the piece of meat. He wolfed it down and muttered, "Can''t you throw it on time?"


    Thus, Mu Rong Xiu threw all the food on the table towards Feng Lingxue as if he was practicing his darts. The two of them were quite well-coordinated and didn''t waste any food at all.


    Feng Lingxue burped and said to Murong Xiu, "Wait until the medicinal properties of the pill pass. Murong Xiu, you''re finished."


    Murong Xiu wasn''t afraid of him at all. "You''re here to hit me, hahaha!" Right, Zi Yuan has handed you over to me, and now that you''ve been infected by my medicine, I see that you''re so tender and tender. Tsk tsk, shouldn''t I play with you a little? "


    "Mu Rong Xiu!" For a man to do something and not to do it, how can he do such a dirty thing?! " Feng Lingxue panicked.


    "Hahaha!" This is really interesting. I really don''t understand. Why did you think of abducting me? Even if you successfully kidnapped me and brought me to Dongping, what would you get out of it? Do you want to use me as a threat to agree to send troops to save Xi Li, and then beat back the North Vietnamese and get a bit of the territory from Xi Li? " Murong Xiu laid on the bed and crossed his legs as he analyzed the situation.


    "Oh, that''s a good idea. Why didn''t I think of it?" Feng Lingxue replied. In fact, he was thinking about how to remove the poison''s medicinal properties as soon as possible to regain his freedom.


    "Heh heh, you never would have thought that your Brother Wang would come up with such a plan." Murong Xiu continued analyzing as he shook his legs.


    "It''s just that this plan is too terrible. I came here to recuperate. I came here to recuperate. [You people have to spend your manpower and resources to guard me. Do any of you in Dongping will be able to keep an eye on me?] Could it be that he wanted to lock my shoulder blade? In addition, I don''t have anything to do with the king of Western Li Country anymore. It''s impossible for him to use me to threaten Western Li! "


    "That''s not necessarily true. We just refused to sign a Life and Death Alliance with you, Xi Li." Feng Lingxue said with a smile.


    "Oh? "Hur Hur Hur." Murong Xiu stopped swinging his feet, and after a while, he started swinging again. "It seems that the North Yue is still pushing the west away quite a bit."


    "You, the regent from the west, are actually living a leisurely life in the North Vietnamese palace!" Feng Lingxue said sarcastically, "Aren''t you going to dominate the entire world? Now that you guys are in the west, your country is about to fall! "

 C215

    Murong Xiu instantly sat up with a cold glint in his eyes. He glared at Feng Lingxue. Hmph hmph hmph, the destruction of my country will come after you, Eastcalm! "


    When Feng Lingxue heard this, he laughed heartily and said: "You''re like a caged bird that enjoys the ''freedom'' of being reared, and yet you want our Dongping Province to be exterminated only after you have left the west, hmph! Dreaming nonsense! Do you think you can stay in the Northern Yue Palace and command by remote control? "


    "How do you know I can''t!" Mu Rong Xiu raised his voice.


    "Oh?" Feng Lingxue revealed a fox-like smile again, "Then can you tell me what you did?"


    "Hmph, what have I done? How can I let you know?" Murong Xiu knew that he was almost tricked, so he calmed himself down and lay back down. He crossed his legs and slowly swayed. "You, Feng Lingxue, are waiting for an opportunity. I, Murong Xiu, am also waiting for an opportunity."


    "Murong Xiu, you''re a wolf. Don''t take yourself to be a dog." After that, he felt that in about four hours, the medicinal properties would be removed.


    "Hur hur." Murong Xiu chuckled. "In another month, Helian will withdraw his troops and return." I have more or less repaid the debt of gratitude Zi Yuan for saving me. "


    "Oh?" Feng Lingxue was noncommittal as she lightly sneered, "It looks like, other than the Heaven Armored Soldier, you still have other tricks up your sleeve?"


    "There are three holes for a cunning rabbit, not to mention me, Murong Xiu!" Murong Xiu didn''t deny it. As long as Helian and Zi Yuan wanted to dominate the world, he would fight them to the death in the end. He was the Regent from the West, not the Regent from the North!


    "You and Zi Yuan won''t become friends in the end." Murong Xiu didn''t forget to ridicule Feng Lingxue. "No matter how many warm things have happened between you two, no matter how much Ziyuan has confided in you before, it''s impossible for you two to become friends." Murong Xiu changed into a more comfortable position. "At least I have a warm time." Watching Violet Garden eat every night, even if it''s to die in her hands in the future, it''s worth it. " His face was brimming with a radiance called happiness; in Feng Lingxue''s eyes, it was truly a bit sour.


    "Therefore, I will do my best to prevent the war between Dongping and Beiyue from happening." Feng Lingxue''s voice suddenly became a bit hoarse.


    "Hehe, naive! That man Helian will not give up his ambition. That silly girl from the Violet Garden loved Helian so much. Naturally, she followed Helian until her death. No matter what, the North Yue will find an excuse to start a war with the East Peak! " "It''s impossible for you to stop the war."


    Feng Lingxue gave a secretive smile and said: "If I don''t try, how would I know?"


    The two of them talked like this for a while. Feng Lingxue first used the excuse that she was sleepy as she leaned against a pillar and closed her eyes. Murong Xiu had no choice but to close his eyes and go to sleep. However, his brain was still working hard to come up with a plan.


    In truth, Feng Lingxue was only faking sleep. While he was waiting for the poison to pass, he finally discovered that in the middle of the night, his hands had some sort of sensation. After her hands had fully recovered, Feng Lingxue crept towards the back window, but she didn''t expect Murong Xiu''s voice to ring out.


    "Heh, you want to run?" Following Murong Xiu''s voice, a dart flew into his ears. In the afternoon, Feng Lingxue had been lost in thought while looking at the Violet Courtyard, which was why she had been careless and fallen into Murong Xiu''s trap. At this moment, Feng Lingxue was extremely vigilant, so she easily dodged the flying darts.


    "If a marquis with poor kung fu was struck by my half-step soft tendons powder and didn''t take the antidote, it would take him at least twelve hours to recover his freedom. But you''ve only been here for less than four hours, it seems like marquis is protecting your body as well?" Murong Xiu was already standing behind Feng Lingxue like a ghost.


    "Master Hou with his excellent kung fu will not be discovered by you when you peep?" Feng Lingxue said with a smile. Just as he was about to say something, he turned around and instantly pulled away from Murong Xiu.


    "Stepping on the lotus sea?" The experienced Murong Xiu immediately recognized this footwork. "You''re actually using the long-lost Butterfly Transformation Technique?"


    "Your highness is indeed knowledgeable, however, this is not the Butterfly Transformation Art, but a sister of the Divine Butterfly Transformation Art. It can also be considered a martial art from your Western Paradise, called the ''Flutter Butterfly Dance''. In fact, you would perform better during drinking!" Feng Lingxue patiently explained.


    "Humph, the name sounds like it''s full of makeup. It sounds like it was made by a woman." Murong Xiu caught up to Feng Lingxue and stopped her.


    "That''s right, this Qing Gong was indeed given to women to practice from the beginning. However, Snow has discovered that I can actually learn it too, so why not use it?" The long hair that was scattered around Feng Lingxue''s bun floated up. In the darkness, there was still the scent of an immortal.


    However, Murong Xiu wouldn''t be fooled by his outstanding appearance. At this moment, he didn''t want to let Feng Lingxue go ¡ª this was a matter that concerned the dignity of a man!


    "With your martial arts skills, it would be very difficult to catch me!" Feng Lingxue was extremely proud as she used her full strength in the Flutter Butterfly Dance. In an instant, she widened the distance by several zhang.


    Murong Xiu was furious. He had unknowingly used the Undulating Moon Steps from the Book of Heaven''s Art. Very quickly, he caught up to Feng Lingxue. The two of them continued to fight as they ran. Murong Xiu beat Feng Lingxue up inside the room as she anxiously ran outside.


    Very quickly, this palace was surrounded by the Imperial Guards of the Northern Yue. However, the imperial guards could only watch helplessly as these two experts fought. They had no way to interfere.


    When Zi Yuan received the report, he hastily dressed himself and rushed over.


    Since Murong Xiu probably couldn''t do anything about Feng Lingxue at the moment, Zi Yuan gathered her true energy and shouted, "Feng Lingxue, could it be that this empress wants you to stay in this palace for the night and not give you any face?"


    This voice destroyed Feng Lingxue''s mind, leaving a huge gap in front of her chest for Murong Xiu. Murong Xiu naturally wouldn''t give up this opportunity. He struck out with his palm, and even though he wasn''t able to use all of his strength yet, he still used seventy percent of his strength. Feng Lingxue was like a kite with its string cut, and she flew out to catch him at the point where Feng Lingxue landed.


    Blood dripped from the corner of Feng Lingxue''s mouth as he let out a gentle smile. He called out to Violet Garden and fainted.


    When Zi Yuan hugged him and recalled the trap they fell into that day, he too suddenly fainted. The situation later on signified that he was most likely pretending to be unconscious. Thus, the Violet Garden immediately released Feng Lingxue and let her fall straight to the ground. This cunning young duke still hadn''t woken up. Only then did the Violet Garden realize that she had really fainted this time.


    Thus, the imperial physician was once again called out to him through the night. According to the diagnosis, the young duke''s meridians had only been broken by Mu Rong Xiu, so his life wasn''t in danger. Zi Yuan heaved a sigh of relief. He felt that it wasn''t safe to leave Feng Lingxue with Mu Rong Xiu and decided to arrange a new residence for him.


    Mu Rong Xiu pulled her back. "Let this young duke go. I promise that I''ll take good care of him!"


    "I''m afraid that he''ll wake up. If he sees you, he''ll fight you again!"


    "I won''t!"


    "How about, why did they start fighting just now?"


    "He''s trying to escape! Speaking of which, Zi Yuan, do you know that this brat''s martial arts are truly unfathomable!? " "He actually fooled me all these years!" Mu Rong Xiu said angrily.


    The Violet Garden lowered her head. After a moment of silence, she softly replied, "I know." Then, after thinking for a moment, she said, "How about this, I will also stay in this palace. You should stay in this main hall, I will stay in the east side and arrange for Feng Lingxue to go to the west hall."


    When Murong Xiu heard this arrangement, he thought for a moment. He narrowed his eyes and said, "That''s good."


    Thus, the Violet Garden commanded people to clean up the three halls of this palace. Unknowingly, it was already morning, so the Violet Garden decided to not sleep and headed straight for the Imperial Court.


    When Murong Xiu saw that Zi Yuan had left, he ran to the Western Palace with an itch in his heart. As expected, Feng Lingxue, who had always been quiet, had already woken up.


    "Such a strong regenerative ability!" Murong Xiu praised him wholeheartedly.


    "Hehe, I have broken three of my meridians. I really can''t get away from them in such a short time." Feng Lingxue said with a wry smile.


    "Speaking of which, you can''t rely on me for that. Who told you to act like a fool when you heard the Violet Garden shout?" "Tsk, tsk, tsk. I really can''t imagine that the young duke, who has always been so amorous, would have such a pure side to him!"


    "Hehe, it''s just that we don''t have Helian good fortune." Feng Lingxue said helplessly, "To be honest, sometimes I really want to kill Helian."


    Murong Xiu''s eyes lit up. "You really want to kill Helian?"


    "Don''t try to use me, I won''t fall for your trick."


    "If you really can kill Helian, I will follow you to Dongping and let you complete your foolish king''s mission." Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t wait any longer.


    "You''re the fool! Do you think Zi Yuan would still treat me nicely if she knew I killed Helian? "She will definitely want to skin me alive and drink my blood to avenge Helian Lie!" Feng Lingxue shook her head and said, "So, such a silly thing, I won''t do it. If you want to kill me, why don''t you do it yourself?"


    "I do have a plan to kill Helian, but ¡­" Murong Xiu began to stutter.


    "But what? You''re still worried that you''ll fall out with the Violet Garden?"


    "Becoming enemies with her is inevitable. I have never avoided that." "It''s just that I need your help."


    "Humph, I am indebted to the Regent for thinking highly of us! I won''t do it. " Feng Lingxue turned around and tactfully declined.


    "Why don''t you listen to my plan before deciding whether to help me or not!" Murong Xiu had that scheming smile on his face again.

 C216

    The battle between the North and the West had finally broken through. According to the secret report sent by Zi Yuan, Helian found a way to defeat the Heaven Armored Soldiers. He successfully repelled the guards of the Heaven Armored Soldiers, and then left two cities in the west.


    However, Xi Li soon had a new countermeasure. It was a formation formed by the Heaven Armored Soldiers. Tang Ao had already become the Great General of the Celestial Armored Soldiers in the Western Front. He used the scripture Murong Xiu had taught him as well as the Miracle Door Escape Armor he had learned. He set up many unique formations and played around with the Helian army.


    When Zi Yuan received the report from the capital of the Northern Yue City, he was extremely anxious. However, this sort of spirit formation was extremely difficult for the Violet Garden. She knew that Murong Xiu must have been familiar with these things since he was still in the palace. That was because the secret mechanism of his courtyard was none other than the Mysterious Gate Escape Armor. However, she knew that it was impossible for Murong Xiu to teach her anything. Even though Murong Xiu hadn''t told her anything, Zi Yuan understood that she and Murong Xiu had once again returned to the position of enemies ever since Feng Lingxue had arrived at the palace.


    Suddenly, she thought that perhaps Feng Lingxue also understood formations! It was just that Feng Lingxue and Murong Xiu had been busy lately. He wondered if Feng Lingxue had formed an alliance with Murong Xiu.


    Thinking this way, she unconsciously walked into the west hall where Feng Lingxue was resting. Sure enough, Murong Xiu was playing Go with her again, and when he saw her enter, he called out to her as well. Zi Yuan quickly waved his hand and said, "It looks like even the almighty Empress Zi Yuan doesn''t know how to play chess!"


    Zi Yuan did not reply. Instead, it was Feng Lingxue who smiled modestly at her, "I still remember that last time, Snow tried to play Go with Empress Zi Yuan, but the Queen taught her a new game, which seems to be called the Grand Adventurer''s Heart. This game is very popular amongst Xue''s concubines right now!"


    When Murong Xiu heard this, he immediately put down the chess piece in his hands and asked curiously, "What do you mean by ''a true, true, true, and great adventure''?"


    Zi Yuan was unwilling to answer. He picked up a Go Go and asked, "Do you play Go?"


    "What is a five?" The two Purple Garden''s number one and number two''s were like curious babies as they surrounded the Purple Garden and asked.


    Zi Yuan gestured for them to put the chess pieces on the board before taking out Blackie. "Blackie, come down first."


    "Oh, just like Go." Mu Rong Xiu said from the side.


    "Don''t interrupt!" Zi Yuan rolled her eyes at Murong Xiu before placing Bai Zi next to Hei Zi. "Usually, Bai Zi will continue to do that."


    "Yeah, it''s still very similar to Go. This is what it looks like." Mu Rong Xiu interrupted him once again.


    "I told you not to interrupt!" Zi Yuan raised his sword. Murong Xiu quickly waved his hand and said, "Alright, I won''t say anymore."


    "If Hei Zi were to become two now, then if Bai Zi didn''t stop him at this time and chose to become two instead, then Hei Zi could become three again. Normally, when the opposing side had three pieces in a row, we would have to block them. When the other side had three pieces in a row, we would have to block them. "If we didn''t stop them when they made three pieces in a row, you guys see, that would have happened." Zi Yuan arranged Blackie into three rows, Bai Zi also into three rows, and then placed another Blackie next to Blackie, "Look, Blackie has now become four consecutively. If Bai Zi tried to block them at this time, then under Blackie''s lead, Blackie will directly put them here, and now that''s five consecutively, Hei Zi will win."


    "Does that mean whoever wins after taking five consecutive victories?" The young duke of Dongping Kingdom, Feng Lingxue, was truly a smart person. Listening to Violet Garden''s explanation, he understood the crux of the Go.


    "That''s right!" Zi Yuan put the chess piece back. "How about this? Do you want a plate?"


    "Alright, alright!" Murong Xiu rubbed his fists together.


    "The three of us will be matched in black and white first." Violet Garden commanded.


    "What do you mean by black and white?" The two of them continued to not understand.


    "It means the back of the hand. The three of us will strike the heart or the back of the hand at the same time. If one of us attacks the heart, the other two will strike the back."


    "If it''s the back of one''s hand, what about the other two?" Mu Rong Xiu asked.


    "Of course it''s still the victory of that hand."


    "What about the winner?" Mu Rong Xiu asked again.


    "Play black, and then the two remaining stone scissors. The winner will play white, and the loser will watch from the side."


    "Then, what is it again? What about the stone shears ¡­" Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue didn''t understand again.


    "This is a rock," Violet Garden clenched her hand into a fist. "This is a scissors ¡­" She stretched out her index finger and middle finger. "This is the cloth." She then extended her palm, "The stone wins the scissors, the scissors win the cloth, and the stone wins the paper. Do you understand? "


    The winter rain started to fall. In the Western Palace, Murong Xiu and Feng Lingxue had reached the back of their hands at the same time and the Violet Garden had reached the palm. Thus, Zi Yuan was the first to obtain the right to be in charge of matters of the underworld. Afterwards, Zi Yuan stood at the side to supervise the two of them using the stone scissors, but after three rounds, the two who had just learned the exact same gesture. Thus, another round came. This time, it was Feng Lingxue who used the scissors to win against Murong Xiu.


    Murong Xiu shrugged and expressed his helplessness. He stood to the side and watched as Zi Yuan and Feng Lingxue played Go.


    Even though this was the first time Feng Lingxue played Go, it was obvious that he had already memorized the mechanism that Zi Yuan previously told him about. As a result, half of the Go board was quickly taken up by the two players, and the outcome of the game was still unknown. Zi Yuan felt that this Feng Lingxue was really smart. Presumably, the Go was also very good. If that was the case, he might really know about the formations and stuff like that.


    However, Zi Yuan was still slightly better than Feng Lingxue. Murong Xiu couldn''t wait to fight with Zi Yuan. However, he didn''t last as long as Feng Lingxue. The chessboard was half full, and Murong Xiu was defeated. Zi Yuan was tired, so he asked the two who had just learned Go to play. In his heart, he began to think about how he would explain it to Feng Lingxue. It was just that the three of them played a whole afternoon of five pieces, and Zi Yuan did not find the right opportunity.


    During dinner time, the palace maid reported an urgent matter and Zi Yuan left in a hurry. Murong Xiu stopped the chess piece and said faintly, "Looks like the situation at the front line has changed ¡­"


    Feng Lingxue narrowed her eyes and said: "You should be very happy now, right?"


    "Sigh, I can''t say. However, it seems that there''s no good food or wine today." Mu Rong Xiu said, "I won."


    Feng Lingxue took a glance and said: "The schemer is indeed a schemer."


    The two put away their chess pieces once again and began to play Go. Just as they played a third of the game, Zi Yuan angrily ran in with his subordinates.


    "Tie Murong Xiu up for me." A few iron chains quickly landed on Murong Xiu''s body. Murong Xiu didn''t avoid her and allowed her to tie him up.


    "Feng Lingxue, if you bring me to the frontline with Mu Rong Xiu, then I''ll add you to the three year agreement we signed with you before the Northern Vietnam War." Zi Yuan handed a treasured sword to Feng Lingxue.


    Murong Xiu had a complicated expression on his face as he watched Feng Lingxue silently receive the treasured sword. It seemed that she had tacitly accepted this promise. He smiled bitterly and said, "Are you really afraid that I would run away?"


    "I don''t dare to kill you right now, but I have a way to make your life worse than death." Someone come! "


    Immediately, someone came up and poured a bowl of black soup into Murong Xiu''s mouth.


    Mu Rong Xiu had no choice but to drink the soup as he asked angrily, "What are you giving me to drink?!"


    Zi Yuan didn''t say anything. He just called for Feng Lingxue and Murong Xiu. The three of them got into a simple and unadorned carriage. Zi Yuan drove them all the way out of the palace at lightning speed.


    Just now, Zi Yuan had received an urgent report saying that the 100,000 elite soldiers under He Lian''s command had been depleted by the Heaven Armored Soldiers by 30,000. Now, the 70,000 elite soldiers had vanished without a trace at the Western Paradise Mountain, and the fate of Helian Lie was unknown!


    From the perspective of the Violet Garden, it was obvious that Helian and the troops he led had fallen into Tang Ao''s trap, which was why they lost contact with the others. They, the Northern Yue, were not an incompetent mutant and were incapable of solving this kind of formation. And since Tang Ao''s idol, Murong Xiu, was in Zi Yuan''s hands, she could only save Helian by bringing him to Tang Ao. As for calling him Feng Lingxue, it was because he wanted to use the power of Dong Ping or Feng Lingxue to restrain Murong Xiu.


    This time, the original intention was to directly go find Tang Ao, so the Violet Garden originally didn''t plan to bring anyone with them, so they directly sent three people over. Speaking of which, since she knew that the one who had been peeping in the Northern Yue Palace was Feng Lingxue, Zi Yuan understood in her heart that Helian had always said that he felt that Feng Lingxue liked her. Thus, she could not help but want to use Feng Lingxue at this critical juncture.


    Along the way, Zi Yuan changed horses every time he saw a relay station. After changing who knows how many horses, they finally approached Hibiscus Mountain.


    "Tang Ao''s troops are over at Hibiscus Mountain." The three of them stopped at the foot of the mountain.


    "The fog here is so thick all year round, what a natural barrier." Feng Lingxue exclaimed in admiration, "Even if they didn''t use a formation, it would still be quite difficult to cross this mountain and attack the city on the other side."


    "Therefore, it''s not that simple for you to take us down from the north. The place where we leave from the west is very steep and easy to defend and attack, but not easy to reach. It''s not just us at the Hibiscus Mountains." Mu Rong Xiu spoke with a bit of pride.


    "The key is that this mountain range is vast and endless. With seventy thousand soldiers lost within, it will be quite troublesome to search for them." Feng Lingxue said, "How about I get someone to help?"


    "Murong Xiu, is there a way to get to Furong City without climbing over the mountain?" Zi Yuan asked.


    "Yes, you did. Three days ago, when we passed by the locust tree, I told you to go to the other side, but didn''t you refuse?" With his hands tied behind his back, Murong Xiu leaned against the carriage as he replied in a casual manner.


    It was true that Mu Rong Xiu had made this suggestion three days ago, but she was in a hurry to get to the Hibiscus mountain and didn''t listen to his suggestion at all. However, if she were to return to the locust tree now, she would have to waste three more days of time. She pondered for a moment, then said, "We''ll go straight to the Hibiscus mountain.


    "Erm, Zi Yuan, why don''t you wait a bit and I''ll call for some helpers?" Feng Lingxue took out a very thin bamboo tube from her sleeve, and after pulling the lead wire from the edge, a high signal flare emerged from the tube.

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    Murong Xiu looked at the sky and said, "Right now, it''s not very safe. How about we rest here for today?"


    "Let''s enter the mountain to rest." "I want to go to the foot of the mountain and find the camp I previously camped in."


    "Sure, let''s go, Brother Murong." Feng Lingxue expressed his agreement.


    Murong Xiu had no choice but to agree. The three of them got back into the carriage and followed the small path to the foot of the mountain. The village at the foot of the mountain was no longer inhabited by indigenous people.


    "It might rain at night," Feng Lingxue reminded Zi Yuan as she looked at the sky.


    "Go to the village and look for tarpaulin. Then look for something useful and edible." While giving the order, Zi Yuan led the way into the village.


    Corpses were strewn all over the village, and the pungent smell of corpses filled the air. Amongst the three of them, other than Feng Lingxue, they were all people who had been through the battlefield for a long time. Thus, only Feng Lingxue could cover her nose.


    Zi Yuan''s expression remained unchanged as he flipped the sword over the corpse before suddenly coming to a stop. She heard the movement of a living person and knew that Feng Lingxue had already made her move, bringing a father and daughter pair.


    The father looked to be in his thirties or forties, and his clothes were fairly clean. The daughter was only ten years old, and her face looked very clean.


    "Spare me, young hero, spare me!" The father trembled in fear, kowtowing and begging for mercy.


    On the other hand, that little girl wasn''t the least bit afraid. She suddenly flashed her nimble eyes, sized up the three people from Zi Yuan''s group, and suddenly said, "Wah! Why is that uncle helping the iron chain!? "


    Her father was so frightened that he quickly pulled his daughter back and said, "Spare me, chivalrous hero! My daughter is still young and doesn''t know anything!"


    Zi Yuan looked them up and down. Not far away, there was a trailer filled with broken weapons and metal pots. It seemed like this person was a war rich speculator who was picking up trash.


    Zi Yuan did not have the time to waste on them. He directly asked the man, "Did you see any tarpaulin?"


    The man hurried to the cart and pulled out a large tarpaulin. Zi Yuan then took out some broken spears. If it rained, the tarpaulin and these spears would allow Zi Yuan to set up a simple shelter for the rain.


    When the man saw that the three of them didn''t seem to kill their father and daughter, he thanked them profusely and ran off with his daughter. Unexpectedly, the tied up Murong Xiu turned around and shot a poison dart, killing the man who was protecting his daughter. Zi Yuan was astonished and shouted, "What are you doing?!" as he hurriedly lifted his sword to hit the dart that was shooting at the child. He then picked up the little girl. Feng Lingxue then turned to Mu Rong Xiu''s side and pressed on his acupuncture points.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re becoming more and more merciful!" Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t move an acupuncture point on his body, but he could still speak and laugh at Zi Yuan.


    "I don''t see any reason to kill the unarmed father and daughter." Zi Yuan was slightly angry.


    "Such a person''s death is not worth lamenting. Furthermore, I will not let an ordinary person who has seen my miserable appearance live! " Murong Xiu said resolutely.


    "I''m sure about this girl today." At the same time, she gently asked the girl, "What''s your name?"


    When the girl found out that the person being tied up was the person who had ambushed and killed her father earlier, her eyes were filled with intense hatred. She did not answer Zi Yuan''s question.


    Feng Lingxue took out a sharp dagger from her body and passed it to the girl: "Do you hate this man who killed your father right now? I''ll give you the chance to kill him with your own hands. "


    The girl grabbed the dagger and rushed towards Murong Xiu. Feng Lingxue calmly picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at Murong Xiu''s body. She opened his acupuncture points, so when the girl''s dagger was about to hit Murong Xiu, he nimbly dodged it.


    Zi Yuan was astonished by the rapidly changing situation in front of her. Just as she was about to step forward and help the girl, Feng Lingxue stopped her and shook her head.


    The girl used a dagger to stab Murong Xiu. Since he had an iron rope tied around his body and had drunk Purple Garden''s medicine to seal his true energy, he couldn''t use any inner strength. Thus, he could only rely on his good physical fitness and combat experience to deal with this little assassin. For a moment, the girl only cut the back of Murong Xiu''s hand, but couldn''t pierce his vitals.


    "Zi Yuan, this girl is a good seedling, even though she''s a bit old." Feng Lingxue whispered in Zi Yuan''s ear, "Don''t you think that this girl is a killer egg given to you by the heavens? Look at her, she obviously hasn''t learned any martial arts, but facing her father''s death right in front of her eyes, she wasn''t overly panicked or sad. She didn''t hold a grudge against the three of us either, and quickly found out who was the real culprit behind her father''s death. I didn''t hesitate to take action when I gave her the chance to take revenge. At this moment, she is just like a little tiger. "


    Zi Yuan could not help but admit that Feng Lingxue''s observation skills were extremely sharp. She had fought in the war for many years and had thought of setting up her own assassination organization. However, with the power of the dark guards in Helian, coupled with all these years of trials and hardships, she didn''t have the energy or financial resources to plan this matter properly. To be honest, the girl in front of him did indeed have the potential to become an outstanding assassin. If he could bring her along to his side and cultivate her well in the future, she would definitely become a powerful assassin.


    However, Murong Xiu still couldn''t die. Zi Yuan made up his mind and shouted, "It''s done!" She stepped forward and snatched the dagger from the girl''s hand. "Do you think you can kill him like this? "You better remember this cold-blooded demon. The person who killed your father is the famous Regent of Xi Li Ding, Murong Xiu!"


    The girl was stunned. "He, he is the Regent, Murong Xiu?"


    No, that''s impossible. Weren''t the adults all saying that the regent was a good prince who loved his people like children? How could it be the great devil that said he wanted to kill someone who didn''t want to be seen by the commoners?


    Murong Xiu snorted and said, "Yes, I am the Regent, and your savior is the Queen of the Northern Yue. The reason why the flames of war are wreaking havoc here in Xi Li is because of them, Bei Yue! Speaking of enemies, she is also your enemy! "


    The girl finally shed tears. She wiped her eyes with the back of her dirty hand and said, "My mother is also from the Northern Yue ¡­" As he spoke, he threw himself into Zi Yuan''s embrace and cried out. At this moment, her appearance was like that of a ten year old girl who had encountered all these random things in her normal state.


    Zi Yuan helped the girl dig a hole nearby and bury her father''s body. At the same time, he found out that this girl was called Qu Shuangshuang, and that she lived with her parents in the business district between the North and the West. His father had often been here, so when he ran away, he would pick up all the junk from the battlefield and sell them to accumulate wealth. Her father had always admired Murong Xiu, but he''d never thought he''d die in the hands of his idol.


    The four of them continued forward and entered the mountain. At this moment, it began to rain.


    Zi Yuan decided to set up camp and rest. She found a suitable place in the forest. Using the natural tree branches and tarpaulin, she built a forty-five-angle shelter from the wind and rain. They tied Murong Xiu to a tree nearby. Murong Xiu didn''t resist. Ever since he found out that Qu Shuangshuang''s father adored him, he had been silent and didn''t know what to think.


    Beside the tarpaulin, Feng Lingxue took out the fire piston on her body and built a fire, giving everyone a bit of warmth. Zi Yuan took out a simple bow that he found on Qu Shuangshuang''s father''s cart. He took a few simple arrows from a branch and prepared to see if he could shoot some wild rabbits. Qu Shuangshuang pulled her back, "I want to go with you."


    The Violet Garden was a little surprised, but she still brought with her Qu Shuangshuang. Qu Shuangshuang had always been following closely behind the Purple Garden like a sticky kitten. When she shot the first wild chicken at the Purple Garden, she let out a cheer, "Elder sister, you''re awesome! I want to learn kung fu from you! " She said so to Ziyuan.


    Zi Yuan smiled and replied, "Sure!" He immediately gave her the bow and arrow.


    It was already nightfall, but this girl had very good eyesight. From afar, he saw a lone deer. He excitedly tugged at Violet Garden''s sleeve. He probably knew that he couldn''t speak loudly, so his face turned red.


    Zi Yuan understood, carefully pulling her to a reasonable place so that the fawn could enter the range of the bow and arrow. Violet Garden whispered to Qu Shuangshuang, telling her how to draw the bow, how to aim. After she finished speaking, she told Qu Shuangshuang that she would be there to support her, so she didn''t have to worry, just shoot according to her own thoughts.


    After finishing her sentence, Zi Yuan scurried up the tree. He waited for Qu Shuangzhong to miss and used his dagger to kill the fawn. At the same time, she was also excited about this girl''s innate vision ability. Although night vision could be trained day and night, she had excellent night vision and was a talent that only top assassins would have. It seemed like it was just as Feng Lingxue had said; picking up this girl was indeed a good thing.


    "Bang!" Qu Shuangshuang shot the first arrow, but she didn''t have enough strength. The arrow hit the fawn''s body, but it didn''t pierce its skin. The fawn was frightened and looked around, at a loss of what to do. Then, Qu Shuangshuang shot another arrow at the fawn''s buttocks, which stung the fawn''s body until it was on the verge of collapse. Violet Garden quickly seized the opportunity to fly out of the dagger, then flew to the little deer''s side and grabbed the prey.


    The little girl was somewhat upset. "I didn''t kill it."


    "You''ve done well." Zi Yuan patted her head and carried the fawn on his shoulder. Together, they returned to the camp.

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    Murong Xiu was overjoyed when he saw the little deer on Zi Yuan''s body. "You''re really capable, Zi Yuan!"


    "This is Qu Shuangshuang''s prey, not yours." Zi Yuan replied snappily. Hearing this, Qu Shuangshuang also said arrogantly, "I found this deer, so I won''t give it to you to eat!"


    Feng Lingxue gleefully received the entire deer from Violet Garden''s shoulder and began to peel it with a dagger.


    Ziyuan said in admiration, "I didn''t expect you to be adept at bullying people!"


    Feng Lingxue smiled and said: "I just found a wild bamboo forest over there and made a few water drains to store water. Our water sacs are all stored there, go and help me look at how much water we have stored, leave this deer to me."


    Without waiting for Violet Garden to get up, Qu Shuangshuang ran over to look at the water sacs and found that one of them was already filled with water. She then took it over. Zi Yuan poured the water in the water bag into a bamboo tube that Feng Lingxue made and placed it over the fire to heat up the water.


    Feng Lingxue peeled off the hide and cut off the fawn''s four legs. Then, he used tree branches to hide the fawn and hung it over the fire to roast it. Zi Yuan had already scalded the pheasant feathers with hot water and cleaned the pheasant feathers. The pheasant was split in half and roasted over the fire.


    Two hours later, they finally managed to eat the steaming roast chicken and venison. Although there was no seasoning, in the face of hunger, the natural aroma of the meat was sufficient to satisfy their taste buds and stomachs.


    It rained all night, and when the first light of dawn came, it stopped. Mist began to rise from the forest.


    In the evening, Feng Lingxue had already finished roasting all the venison. She made a package with the venison skin and stored the meat inside. Looking at the venison, seamed with needle and thread, Viola knows that he must have secretly overstepped himself in the night when everyone was asleep with his twelve-plated. Qu Shuangshuang was skeptical about Feng Lingxue saying that she used immortal arts to turn the deer skin into a bundle, but since she was still a child, she quickly stopped questioning how the deer skin became a bundle.


    "This mountain is so large. If you were to search for it, by the time your Violet Garden finds Helian, there would probably be only a set of corpses left." When they were ready to go, Murong Xiu splashed cold water on them.


    Zi Yuan did not tell her that she had a map of the mountain range and knew where the army had disappeared from. In other words, she knew the location of the formation set up by Tang Ao.


    So she ignored it and said, "I''ll find it." He tied the tarpaulin to his body and carried the simple bow and arrow on his back as he continued his journey into the mountains.


    Of course, Qu Shuangshuang was following closely behind her. Feng Lingxue held another iron chain and hung it on Murong Xiu''s chain. She held Murong Xiu''s hand like a dog and kept up with Zi Yuan''s pace.


    The adults walked very fast. Initially, when Zi Yuan wanted to take care of Qu Shuangshuang''s legs, he slowed down slightly. However, Qu Shuangshuang soon discovered that she was able to keep up. The gaze with which the Violet Garden looked at her was especially complicated. In the end, she managed to convince this extremely powerful girl, and the Violet Garden carried her on its back and performed a Qing Gong as they flew forward. Naturally, Murong Xiu was led by Feng Lingxue.


    In the evening, the two of them arrived at the valley where Helian had disappeared.


    "This is where Helian disappeared." Zi Yuan put down Qu Shuangshuang, who was on his back, and said affirmatively.


    "Woman, you want to charge through?" Once Murong Xiu landed, he began twisting his body.


    "Be a good boy!" Zi Yuan stopped him. "Can you see any formations set up here?"


    "How am I supposed to check if I''m being tied up by you and my zhenqi circulation is restricted by your medicine? "Ahhh!" Murong Xiu complained as he sneezed. "Look, I caught a cold yesterday when I was so far away from the fire."


    Zi Yuan said coldly, "Feng Lingxue, take him and have a look."


    Feng Lingxue said with a wry smile: "You really did not spare any effort to order me ah."


    Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "I haven''t settled the score with you yet for the matter of you pretending to be unconscious for two days and lying to me!"


    Feng Lingxue was helpless. She could only circulate her skills and bring Murong Xiu to investigate the situation in the valley.


    In the time it took for three incense sticks to burn, the two of them had returned to their original spots. Feng Lingxue was clearly having a difficult time; she sat down and drank a few mouthfuls of water.


    On the other hand, Murong Xiu grinned and said, "Hehe, I didn''t expect that brat Tang Ao would actually be able to bring out the Eight Lightning Formation! This kid is really smart. "


    "What sort of array formation is the Eight Lightning Formation?" Zi Yuan pressed.


    "..." I know! " Qu Shuangshuang suddenly interrupted.


    The three adults looked at the child with infinite surprise. Such a strange thing, a ten-year-old girl, it was amazing that she knew.


    Qu Shuangshuang unhurriedly drew a narrow rectangle on the ground before she started to explain the Eight Lightning Formation, "This formation is suitable for use in this kind of terrain. It''s called the Eight Lightning Formation, there are a total of four Formation Apertures, and all four of them have to remove the Formation Aperture at the same time in order to break through this formation. "If we enter the Eight Lightning Formation and the array is activated, then those who cannot break through the array will not be able to leave. They will only be trapped within the array and die."


    "Where is the core of this formation?" Zi Yuan asked anxiously.


    "That''s not clear." Qu Shuangshuang found a few smaller stones on the ground and said, "If you are a beginner of arrays, then normally, according to the traditional arrays, the core of arrays will be at these four locations. The Formation Aperture could be set up using traps or people. I think if it''s used in battles, it should be a troop of soldiers. "


    Zi Yuan muttered to himself, "Tang Ao can be considered a beginner, right ¡­"


    Murong Xiu sneered. "That''s hard to say. Tang Ao''s father really likes to study formations and stuff like that. It''s just that in the eyes of honest men, he''s an unorthodox person."


    Feng Lingxue, who had been silent all this while, opened his mouth and said: "When Qu Shuangshuang said that, Snow seemed to have also read about this kind of formation in a book. This formation is very flexible. Due to the fact that there are four Formation Apertures, the person who laid the formation was able to freely set up the Formation Aperture. "


    "In that case, if you want to break this formation, you must know where the Formation Aperture is?" Zi Yuan concluded.


    "But, Violet Garden, how do you know where Tang Ao will set up the Formation Aperture?" Murong Xiu smiled. "I believe that Helian didn''t have the guts to enter this valley. In my opinion, he must have known that there was an Eight Lightning Formation in this valley. He thought he could accurately find the core of the formation, break out of the valley, and climb over Hibiscus Mountain."


    "Helian Lie dared to enter this kind of valley. He was indeed reckless." Feng Lingxue sighed, "Even if there is no formation, this kind of terrain isn''t suitable for attacking."


    "If we want to cross the mountain as soon as possible, this valley is the only shortcut. Although there is a canyon on the other side that we can pass through, the terrain there is easier to defend and harder to attack." Murong Xiu chuckled as he added, "If I were Helian, I''d choose this valley to take the risk." It''s just that he probably didn''t think that Tang Ao''s Eight Lightning Formation wouldn''t be so easy to break! "


    "Qu Shuangshuang, can the Formation Aperture really be installed at will?" Zi Yuan, his brows tightly knitted together, was still thinking about how to break the formation.


    "That''s not it," Qu Shuangshuang answered loudly, "I remember my dad telling me, although the Eight Lightning Formation''s eye can be endlessly varied, it still needs to follow a certain rule to be able to be set up, otherwise, it won''t be useful."


    "What''s the change?" Zi Yuan''s eyes lit up.


    "..." I don''t remember. " Qu Shuangshuang replied, "My dad should know, but ¡­" She looked at Murong Xiu, her eyes filled with hatred.


    Murong Xiu didn''t reply. "I don''t know either. Don''t ask me."


    Zi Yuan didn''t know whether to believe or doubt Murong Xiu. Feeling helpless, she asked Feng Lingxue for help.


    Feng Lingxue pinched the center of his brows, "I am really not good at formations, but," He changed the topic, "I have one of my subordinates who might know a thing or two." After he finished speaking, he jumped onto a big tree and blew a whistle.


    The whistling sound was four long and two short. After a while, a faint four short and two long whistling sound could be heard. Thus, Feng Lingxue''s whistling became two long and three short, and the answering whistle became even closer. Before long, a petite girl dressed in revealing clothes appeared in front of the four of them.


    "Your Maggie?" Murong Xiu asked with a smile.


    "Yes, this is the second ranked Yun Ji." Feng Lingxue introduced the girl, "Even though she doesn''t look that much older than Qu Shuangshuang, in reality, um, there really isn''t a majority. Today, she is 22 years old, a round older than Qu Shuangshuang."


    "Master, what are your orders?" Yun Ji completely ignored the existence of the others and only bowed towards Feng Lingxue.


    "Eight Lightning Formation, do you know how to break it?"


    Yun Ji raised her head and looked at the misty valley entrance. After a moment of silence, she asked, "The person who cast the formation, was it that masked man?"


    Zi Yuan was astonished. "How did you know?"


    Yun Ji coldly snorted, "This is a grudge between him and me." She shot a cold glare at Murong Xiu, who felt that this was even colder than Violet Garden''s cold stare back then.


    "Feng Lingxue, why isn''t this Mei Ji coquettish at all?" A cold shiver went down Murong Xiu''s spine.


    "Hahaha!" "Brother Murong, aren''t you a good beauty?" Feng Lingxue joked.


    Zi Yuan stopped their argument and asked Yunji how she was going to break the formation.


    Yun Ji faced Zi Yuan and her expression became a lot more amiable. "The sky has darkened. It''s not a good place to break the formation. We''ll have to wait for the next day."


    Zi Yuan frowned. It had already taken them seven days to get from the Northern Yue to the Hibiscus mountain. Yesterday, they had wasted a day. From the looks of it, Helian had already been trapped in this valley for half a month. She silently prayed that Helian would be able to hold on for a little longer, and at the same time could only nod in agreement with Yunji''s suggestion.


    Fortunately, it didn''t rain that night. The five of them split up the venison and wild chicken from yesterday, and each went to sleep with their own thoughts.


    The sky had just begun to brighten when Yunji woke everyone up.


    "I have just investigated the valley. The valley is covered in dense fog, so I don''t see the actual situation. There aren''t any Western Alliance troops lying in ambush. So I think that masked guy wants to use this formation to trap the Northern Desert Army to death." Yunji''s petite face was filled with certainty.


    "However, I have already found two Formation Apertures. Although I am not sure if they are real or fake, I am still very familiar with this formation. If you trust me, follow me in." Yunji was already fully equipped and ready to go.


    Qu Shuangshuang stood up first as she felt a natural sense of familiarity towards this Yunji who was not much taller than her. If one were to say that she felt that the Violet Garden gave her the feeling of a mother, then Yunji gave her the feeling of an elder sister.


    "I believe you." Violet Garden also stood by Yunji''s side.


    Therefore, it was still Feng Lingxue who led Murong Xiu, the four adults and a child, into the Eight Lightning Formation in the Hibiscus Valley.

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    The valley was still shrouded in thick fog, and one wouldn''t be able to see his entire body from twenty feet away. As a result, the five of them had been walking side by side. Zi Yuan was worried that Murong Xiu would suddenly change his mind, so she broke both of his arms and gave him a pill that restricted his true energy. This pill''s effects were exactly the same as the previous pill. In this way, Murong Xiu wouldn''t be able to operate his martial arts and his hands were broken. It would be difficult for him to ambush Feng Lingxue.


    When Yunji saw Violet Garden''s action, she cast a complicated glance at Feng Lingxue. However, the latter had no expression at all, so she threw away the messy thoughts in her mind and wholeheartedly searched for Formation Apertures.


    She brought the four of them to the first formation she discovered. There was a mechanism set up for mechas. As soon as someone approached, they would fire arrows from all directions.


    Fortunately, there were only a few people. If the army had come over, many people would not have had the time to dodge and would have been killed by the arrow. He just didn''t know if the arrows inside the mechanism had been used up by Helian troops before, or if there were people who had set up a formation to replenish the arrows these days.


    Amongst the five of them, Murong Xiu was the unluckiest. At this time, Feng Lingxue suddenly didn''t care about him and only cared about her life. He could not operate his martial arts, and could only rely on his own body to instinctively avoid the hidden arrows.


    After shooting for a quarter of an hour, the arrows finally stopped. Murong Xiu''s shoulder was hit by two arrows. However, after seeing that the arrows weren''t poisoned, Murong Xiu let out a sigh of relief.


    Yunji brought everyone to the front of the mechanism. It turned out to be a row of crossbow mechanisms made of wood and fine iron. Qu Shuangshuang was very interested in these mechanisms and happily ran over to check them out. So the reason why these mechanisms did not shoot anymore was because they had run out of arrows.


    Yun Ji carefully inspected it and regretfully said, "This eye of the formation is a fake eye that confuses the field of vision."


    Thus, everyone took a short break and prepared to head to the next formation Yunji discovered. Before leaving, Zi Yuan asked Feng Lingxue for a fire piston, lit a fire, and threw it onto the mechanism formed from wood and fine iron.


    As they were walking, Yunji suddenly stopped everyone''s steps. She took out a hidden weapon from her body and shot it close to the ground. Everyone saw a metal blade that was spinning at high speeds appear on the nearest ground.


    "It seems like I need to find the switch that is shutting down these mechanisms. This should be the true eye of the formation." Yunji''s face once again revealed a confident expression.


    "Among us, the one with the best Qing Gong is you, Master." Yunji suddenly revealed a coy expression.


    Feng Lingxue nodded: "I understand, I''ll go find this switch."


    Thus, Feng Lingxue executed her "Flutter Butterfly Dance", gracefully half-floating on the ground, and rushed into the thick fog before their eyes. After about the time it takes to make a cup of tea, the high-speed blade in front of him stopped spinning.


    "Master is really powerful!" A hint of fanaticism flashed through Yun Ji''s eyes. She quickly regained her composure and led Murong Xiu forward in place of Feng Lingxue. After the four of them met up with Feng Lingxue, Yunji began to calculate the possible positions of the eye of the formation. Qu Shuangshuang was squatting down and watching with interest as she raised her own questions or suggestions from time to time.


    Since the terrain was narrow and similar to a rectangular valley, it was possible that the next eye of the formation would be in front. However, this mechanism might be in the valley, or it might be on a nearby mountain. According to Yun Ji''s calculations, the next true formation eye would definitely be on a mountain nearby. However, there was a high possibility that there would be a fake formation eye like the first one. Amongst the five of them, the only one who couldn''t dodge arrows was the restricted Murong Xiu. However, Zi Yuan didn''t intend to give Murong Xiu the antidote. In this thick fog, Murong Xiu, who didn''t have any inner force, was safe.


    As they followed Yun Ji, they indeed encountered two more false eye attacks. These two times, Murong Xiu had experienced it and dodged the arrows without any danger.


    "We already have three false Formation Apertures," Yun Ji said while counting, "The Eight Lightning Formation has a total of eight, four true Formation Apertures and four false Formation Apertures. We''ve already found three false Formation Apertures, now we only have one."


    "This way, it''s actually pretty good for us. We can stop using our brains." Little Shuang Shuang said like an adult.


    As they spoke, a thunderclap exploded above their heads.


    "Dodge!" At the same time, she picked up Qu Shuangshuang and rolled on the ground. Zi Yuan, who had a child, had a mother''s charm that flickered all the time. This time, he was no exception to Shuangshuang.


    Yun Ji and Feng Lingxue had already flown into the air. While avoiding the sudden explosion, they searched for a mechanism to shut down.


    Murong Xiu didn''t have any inner strength, so his martial arts skills were still there. He shook his body, causing the metal chain in front of him to fly up and grab onto it with his hands. Then, he used the metal chain to wrap around the lightning that had fallen from the sky and threw it far away with his wrist. Once, she almost threw herself at Feng Lingxue, causing her to curse loudly in the air while disregarding her own image. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu


    Heavenly thunder kept falling from the sky, Yun Ji and Feng Lingxue were still unable to find the mechanism to stop it. Thus, Zi Yuan performed his Qing Gong on himself and went to the hillside to search.


    After another incense stick of time, the heavenly thunder suddenly stopped.


    Qu Shuangshuang''s cheerful voice came from the ground, "I found it!"


    The three adults in the air returned to the ground and began to laugh. They thought the device was probably on the hillside, but they didn''t expect a child to find it on the ground.


    There were four Formation Apertures in front of him, one fake and three real. In other words, the mechanism that they would encounter in the future would most likely be the true Formation Aperture.


    "If the first Formation Aperture could be considered a mine, then the second would be a thunderstorm. In that case, it should be a thunderstorm and a thunderstorm." Yun Ji said to everyone.


    However, Zi Yuan frowned and said, "That''s not right. I feel that something isn''t right."


    "What''s wrong?" Feng Lingxue asked.


    "Helian and his men are trapped in this formation with seventy thousand people. Why didn''t we see these seventy thousand people when we entered?"


    "Hehe," Yun Ji covered her mouth and laughed. This action of hers finally made this little girl, who gave them a cold feeling, even more charming, "Empress of the Northern Yue really doesn''t know much about formations."


    "Benefactor, it''s like this," Qu Shuangshuang volunteered to be in charge of explaining, "The reason why formations belong to the Gate of Wonder is because they have characteristics different from people''s common sense. The Northern Yue Army entered the formation at a different time from us, so what we saw inside the formation is also different. Moreover, the Eight Lightning Formation was a spatial formation. The more people entered, the larger the space they would be able to sense. The fewer people there were, the smaller the space would be. Therefore, we have just arrived here, and have spent so much time here. For the North Vietnamese Army, it might take them a full day of marching to reach here. However, the Formation Aperture is real. Now that we have broken through two of them, I believe that the situation for the Northern Yue Army should be better. "


    The truth was as Qu Shuangshuang had said. At this moment, the Northern Vietnamese army that had already fallen into the Eight Lightning Formation and lost half of their forces could clearly feel the fog in the valley gradually thinning out. The lightning that had been striking him from the sky for no apparent reason had also disappeared.


    Helian Haoyan couldn''t help but be excited as he said to Vice General Yuan Hao, "It must be Zi Yuan who came to save us!"


    For a time, the morale of the Northern Yue Army rose significantly. The survival belief that was about to be extinguished returned back to the hearts of every single soldier.


    Helian Lie decided to set up camp on the spot and no longer blindly move forward. He used his theory of array formation to search for the core of the formation. He had a feeling that this array would be broken within this day!


    To the group from the Violet Garden, there were only three Formation Apertures left. One of them was a fake Formation Aperture. The chances of finding the Formation Aperture was still more than half the rate of finding a True Aperture.


    The Formation Aperture Yun Ji found this time was the last fake one. After they switched off the crossbow, they discovered that this was the place where the real and fake Formation Aperture combined together. They turned off the crossbow and triggered the attack of a mechanical beast.


    The bomb on the mechanical beast and the little heavenly thunder shot towards them at lightning speed. If it weren''t for the fact that the four adults had unique skills and were nimble in dodging, they would have been either killed or crippled by the explosion.


    "How can we make the mechanical beast stop?!" Feng Lingxue asked Yun Ji.


    "I don''t know either!" Yun Ji replied, and in the blink of an eye, Violet Garden pushed the kid, Qu Shuangshuang, into her embrace, then charged towards the mechanical beast.


    "It''s easy to make this fellow fall!" At this moment, Zi Yuan''s speed was extremely fast. He activated his killer''s movement technique at full speed, avoiding the incoming bombs with a strong gust of hot wind without any danger.


    This scene made Shuangshuang cheer and cheer for her. This burst of killer aura also made Murong Xiu sigh with emotion. He spoke to Feng Lingxue with a rather nostalgic tone: "This is how domineering the Violet Garden that I know is!"


    Feng Lingxue also looked passionately at the petite figure that circled around the colossus, and asked: "Are you really not going to help?"


    Murong Xiu shrugged his shoulders. "I don''t have any internal energy right now, so avoiding this lightning will be very taxing."


    Feng Lingxue narrowed her eyes: "Are you sure you aren''t going to help?"


    Murong Xiu once again dodged a bomb. After sighing, he shouted at Violet Garden, who was filled with killing intent, "The weakness lies behind your waist!"


    "So noisy!" I have long since discovered it! " Zi Yuan had indeed discovered it, but the bomb''s abrasion had left traces of blood all over her body, making her look rather miserable.


    After fighting for another moment, the monster suddenly stopped moving.


    Feng Lingxue shouted loudly: "Zi Yuan! Get out of the way! " At the same time, he quickly retreated with Murong Xiu. Yunji also backed off with Qu Shuangshuang. Qu Shuangshuang shouted, "Sister Zi Yuan! "Benefactor ¡ª ¡ª" At this time, the mechanical beast began to explode from the inside, and along with the crossbow mechanism, it exploded into a sea of flames in front of everyone''s eyes.


    Sparks appeared in Qu Shuangshuang''s eyes. Yunji and Feng Lingxue also looked at the sea of fire with worry. Only Murong Xiu was on the ground and said, "Zi Yuan has definitely dodged it. What are you worried about?"


    Just as Murong Xiu finished speaking, a valiant and formidable figure emerged from the sea of flames. That figure walked step by step towards them, and Qu Shuangshuang broke free from Yun Ji''s embrace and threw herself into his arms.


    Murong Xiu curled his lips and said, "I knew she wouldn''t die that easily, right?"


    Although she didn''t die, Zi Yuan was rather exhausted. There were many wounds on her body that were bleeding. Feng Lingxue took the initiative to cut off the fabric of her clothes and gave it to Yun Ji, asking Yun Ji to bandage her wounds and stop the bleeding.


    "..." There''s only one needle hole left. " Zi Yuan''s eyes were somewhat anxious. "We need to break this formation before the sky turns dark as soon as possible!"


    "I think you''d better rest." Right now, she really admired this woman in front of her who also looked cold and hard. After witnessing everything that had just happened with her own eyes, she couldn''t help but feel that the Empress of Northern Yue was truly a powerful figure! It was no wonder that the goddess-like marquis in his own household would be attracted to the empress. This woman called Zi Yuan was indeed very attractive!


    "No way!" Zi Yuan frowned. "We need to break the formation as soon as possible!" Helian and the others have been trapped here for half a month. I have to hurry and break this formation! Yun Ji, I don''t need to rest! " She held onto Yunji''s hand tightly, the eagerness in her eyes made Yunji''s heart soften.


    "Okay, okay, no rest. Let''s keep going! "


    The four of them carefully avoided the sea of fire and continued forward. By nightfall, the last eye of the formation had been activated.

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    If he continued forward through this valley, then he would reach the bottom of the river. And the last core of the formation would be the mine hidden in the stream.


    The water thunder mechanism exploded around the five of them. Everyone scattered in all directions to avoid the water thunder attack. With her sharp eyes, Qu Shuangshuang discovered a bamboo pavilion in front of her.


    "Hmph, I guess the mechanism mechanism is over there." From her quiver, Ziyuan took out two simple branch arrows. She placed the arrowheads of the two arrows on top of the fire created by the explosion of the mine, creating a simple rocket. Then she nocked an arrow and fired the rocket at the bamboo house.


    The others who were inspired quickly picked up branches and other combustible materials, lit them up, and threw them into the bamboo house.


    Even more impressive was Mu Rong Xiu. Although he didn''t have any internal energy, he knew how to use his strength to fight. He used the chain in his hand to knock the water mine out of the water and towards the bamboo house. The bamboo house quickly exploded, and just as everyone guessed, the mechanism to control the mine was inside the bamboo house. Following the explosion of the bamboo house, the water mines stopped being shot out. The thick fog in the valley slowly dispersed.


    "The formation is broken?" At this moment, Zi Yuan was somewhat uncertain.


    "Yes, it broke." Yun Ji confirmed.


    Violet Garden immediately turned around and ran back. When the sky completely darkened, she saw the military flag of Helian!


    At this moment, Helian Lie realized that the formation had already been broken. He rushed out the moment he heard the Queen had come. He hugged Zi Yuan, whose body was covered in blood.


    Zi Yuan carefully caressed Helian Lie''s face and said, "You''ve gotten skinnier." Then, he fainted in Helian Lie''s arms.


    Helian Lie carried the blood-covered Zi Yuan. He felt a burst of sadness in his heart when he saw Feng Lingxue and the others rushing over with the Violet Garden. Although a man would not easily shed tears, at this moment, he could not help but shed tears of gratitude for the Violet Garden.


    Feng Lingxue handed Murong Xiu and Qu Shuang to Helian Lie and told Helian Lie of the general situation. Then, he left with Yun Ji. Helian did not keep him and did not thank him. He could only hate himself for not having such a talented person like Yun Ji by his side. However, he was very surprised with Qu Shuangshuang. Especially when Feng Lingxue said that she wanted to properly raise this child, the suspicion in her heart grew.


    Fortunately, Zi Yuan woke up in the middle of the night. Helian had been guarding Zi Yuan. After conversing with her about the relationship between husband and wife for a while, he asked about Qu Shuangshuang.


    Zi Yuan explained in detail about his encounter with Qu Shuangshuang, as well as her performance over this period of time. When Helian heard this, he was extremely excited. Especially after knowing that this child also had some understanding of formations, he was even more excited. He even said that he would definitely search the entire world for an expert to guide Shuangshuang.


    Instead, it was Zi Yuan who took the matter lightly. She said to Helian Lie, "There''s no need for that. In my opinion, these special opportunities like the Door Escape Armor can only be found by chance. If you deliberately try, you might not meet any truly capable people.


    Then the couple agreed to leave camp for the night and leave the valley for a safer place. Then, with Murong Ta''s strength as a hostage, he would negotiate with Tang Ao, who was guarding the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    Even though there were less than forty thousand soldiers left, they were all very excited over the destruction of the formation and the arrival of the Queen. Their morale was very high, and even Murong Xiu felt that he was inferior.


    The next morning, they left the Hibiscus Mountains and set up camp at the foot of the mountain. Zi Yuan had changed into a clean military uniform and looked extremely handsome. She called Qu Shuangshuang over and asked if she was willing to be her disciple.


    Qu Shuangshuang already had endless admiration for her, but when she heard that she wanted him as her disciple, how could she be unhappy? She immediately knelt down and called Zi Yuan her master.


    Currently, the conditions were limited. Zi Yuan only taught Qu Shuangshuang a few simple moves with close-combat techniques. Qu Shuangshuang was extremely intelligent, learning all of these moves in just one morning.


    At noon, Zi Yuan changed into a set of ordinary peasant woman clothes that he had ordered people to buy from the village nearby and gave Qu Shuangshuang a clean girl''s outfit. The two disguised themselves as mother and daughter as they prepared to sneak into the city.


    In order to prevent anyone in the city from recognizing Zi Yuan, Zi Yuan deliberately darkened her face and used clay to pinch a large mole before gluing it to her chin. If one didn''t look carefully, even Helian Lie wouldn''t be able to recognize this appearance.


    Thus, she picked up a basket of eggs and, carrying Qu Shuangshuang, pretended to be a peasant woman who was selling eggs inside the city, walking towards the city gate.


    The city guards had no qualms about the pretend mother and daughter, and they told them passionately to remember to leave the city before the sun set, or they would not be able to return.


    Zi Yuan''s mission this time was to deliver a letter that she and Helian Lie had forced Murong Xiu to write to Tang Ao so that their next plan could be carried out without anyone knowing.


    Except, this mission had a big difficulty. The Violet Garden didn''t know where Tang Ao was in the city. This task of inquiry was handed over to Qu Shuangshuang, a smart girl of about ten years of age.


    The two of them first sold eggs in the afternoon market, while Qu Shuangshuang chatted with the hawkers beside her. Unknowingly, they found out that General Tang was living in the master''s house.


    So Shuangshuang pretended to play and left the market, and then Viola played the part of a peasant mother looking for her daughter. She left the market and met up with Qu Shuangshuang in an alleyway, then followed her route to the mayor''s residence. When she passed by a clothing store, she had an inspiration and went to buy two sets of clothes with Qu Shuangshuang. When the two of them came out of the clothing store, they were no longer dressed as peasant women or village girls. Instead, they had turned into the typical image of a mother and daughter in the city.


    Violet Garden''s luck wasn''t bad. When she arrived at the City Lord''s Mansion, she just happened to see Tang Ao walk out of the main gate with a few of his followers. Violet Garden picked up a rock from the ground and abruptly exerted her strength. Tang Ao felt something smash into his waist. Lowering his head, he saw a rock and a ball of paper. He looked around warily, and his guards shouted "Who''s there?" and assumed a defensive stance.


    Tang Ao picked up the ball of paper, opened it up and took a look. His expression immediately changed, and with a flick of his sleeve, he mounted his horse and galloped away. The two lackeys hurriedly mounted their horses and chased after her.


    Tang Ao rushed all the way to the tower. He called for the deputy general to call a meeting, took the observation mirror, and headed up to the tower.


    Looking through the mirror, he could vaguely see the flag of the northern troop of Helian troops fluttering in the wind. Tang Ao clenched his fists and immediately ordered the city to forbid the entrance and exit of the city.


    The Violet Garden originally wanted to immediately evacuate the Hibiscus City, but she didn''t expect Tang Ao''s order to arrive so quickly. She brought Qu Shuangshuang to the city gates and watched helplessly as they closed the gates.


    The people who wanted to leave the city complained, but there was nothing they could do. Some who were not from the city could do nothing but return to their hotels.


    Qu Shuangshuang nervously pulled Zi Yuan and whispered, "Master, what should we do?"


    Don''t worry, since we can''t get out, we''ll find a place to rest, "Zi Yuan said calmly." After the sky turns dark, we can also check on the troops here. Tomorrow, there will definitely be a period of time where the city gates will open and someone will be sent out.


    Just as Zi Yuan was about to leave, she heard someone shout, "There''s a notice! Look at the notice!"


    She played the song and blended into the crowd, looking at the notice. Originally, the notice informed the citizens in Furong City that they were going to go out of the city to do business. They had to register at the yamen and apply for an exit certificate.


    Zi Yuan told him about the contents of Qu Shuangshuang''s notice. After hearing it, Qu Shuangshuang said worriedly, "Then can''t we go out?"


    Zi Yuan pinched her palm. "Don''t worry, there will be a way."


    They found a small hotel and stayed there. When night fell, Zi Yuan prepared to go alone to investigate the military. Qu Shuangshuang knew that she did not have any martial arts, so it would be troublesome if she went along with them. Therefore, she stayed obediently in the hotel.


    When the sky was about to brighten, Qu Shuangshuang was shaken awake. She opened her eyes and saw Zi Yuan''s cold face. She suddenly hugged her and cried, "You''re finally back. I''m so afraid I won''t be able to see you again ¡­"


    Zi Yuan was stupefied by her actions. She patted Qu Shuangshuang''s back as if she was coaxing a child of her own, comforting the child.


    On the other hand, Qu Shuangshuang did not cry for long. It was just a short moment, but she stopped sobbing and apologized to Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan patted her head and said nothing more. She went out to buy breakfast. After having breakfast with Qu Shuangshuang, she paid the hotel bill and brought her to the city gate.


    "Master, are you ready to leave the city?" Qu Shuangshuang couldn''t help but be curious as she watched Zi Yuan confidently walk towards the city gate.


    "I only got one. I didn''t get anything from a child, so when I tell you to hug me tight, you have to hug me tightly, okay?" Zi Yuan instructed in a low voice.


    Qu Shuangshuang''s eyes immediately lit up. She didn''t mind the lack of her exit certificate at all. On the contrary, the method Violet Garden was talking about right now made her feel even more excited and fond of it.


    Sure enough, after Zi Yuan showed her one person''s exit pass, the guard at the gate asked her to continue showing her child''s pass. Otherwise, Qu Shuangshuang would not be allowed to leave the city.


    Purple Garden pretended to argue with them, inciting the surrounding people to speak up for their mother and daughter, saying, "Is there anything urgent that the child needs to get out of the city?" Then, she suddenly ordered Qu Shuangshuang to "hold onto me tightly" and picked her up in one go. With a movement of her body, the mechanism on the dagger sheath that Feng Lingxue had given her opened and countless silver needles shot out, causing the guard to fall to the ground. As the surrounding citizens cried out in alarm, she had already carried Qu Shuangshuang away from the city.


    The soldier who was not hit shouted, "Quick! Quickly report to General Tang that a spy has escaped! "


    By the time Tang Ao received the report that someone had been ordered to shoot arrows at the city gates, the Violet Garden had already escaped the range of the arrows. Tang Ao knew that he wouldn''t be able to catch this spy. Thus, he had no choice but to follow what the note said and negotiate with Helian Lie.


    In the afternoon, the western garrison opened the city gates and headed for the northern camp to call out for battle.


    "The fish took the bait." Helian, who was changing the medicine on the injured skin of the Violet Garden, was extremely happy when he heard this news.


    "Why don''t I go?" Zi Yuan decided to accept the challenge. After all, Helian was the ruler of a country.


    However, Helian was unwilling. Zi Yuan immediately kissed him, gave him a long tongue kiss, and then picked up her sword. She ordered someone to bring her war horse and gallop out of the camp.


    Tang Ao was a bit shocked when he saw the Violet Garden. Although he knew that the Violet Garden had broken his Eight Lightning Formation and saved Helian, he didn''t expect that she would respond so enthusiastically. To be honest, he was quite afraid of this woman.


    "Yo, long time no see. You''ve already become a general?" Ziyuan rode up and down in front of him.


    "Tang Ao greets the Empress of the Northern Yue." In the end, Tang Ao still had the bearing of a general, and he quickly regained his composure.


    "Hehe, your words are so polite. I still remember how you cried a few months ago in the courtyard of your Prince Regent. I didn''t think that you would become the king''s dog so soon." Violet Garden''s tone was extremely mocking, causing Tang Ao to feel that it was ear-piercing.

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    Tang Ao couldn''t help but think back to the words written on the paper: "I call upon you to save the country, not the king." For the king to imprison me, the debt of gratitude has already been severed. " The ridicule from the Violet Garden beside his ears caused him to be extremely ashamed and angry.


    On that day, he had followed the order of the Regent, Murong Xiu, and reorganized the heavenly soldiers together with Liu Kuang to defend against the invasion of the North. Later on, the young lord sent his men over and appointed Liu Bao as the Great General of Xilai, and he, Tang Ao, was conferred the title of General. He just didn''t want to leave the west and destroy the entire country. He didn''t want to betray Mu Rong. No matter what, Mu Rong Xiu was his idol, the person he was most willing to follow in his life.


    Therefore, he was extremely dissatisfied with Zi Yuan saying such words to him in front of his soldiers. He raised his voice, raised the spear in his hand and said loudly, "Empress of the Northern Yue, don''t spout nonsense. I not only came here under the orders of the king to fight against the enemy, but also under the secret decree of the king, that I would resist your Northern Yue attacks! " After that, he changed the subject, "If I knew that you had come to save our prince, I would have risked my life to stop you from touching a single hair on his head!" "I can only blame myself for being blind and believing your lies. I thought you were really doing this for our prince ¡­"


    "Since General Tang has mentioned the time when the Prince was trapped, why don''t you let the Violet Garden tell you how your king treats the people of Xilai behind you? Is it okay with your idol, Mu Rong Xiu?" Zi Ling interrupted Tang Ao. "Do you want to know how your loyal king treats your prince?" If it were not for me coming to rescue you, the Prince would not be alive anymore. Would there still be a time for you to be reborn? " Violet Garden''s last sentence was directed at the soldiers of the Celestial Armored Regiment behind Tang Ao. She could see that the army led by Tang Ao wasn''t just a regular army; it was a Heaven Armored Soldier that was based on Murong Xiu''s thoughts!


    "Everyone, don''t listen to this witch''s nonsense!" Tang Ao was a bit anxious, "Although the king and the king may have some misunderstandings, the king has indeed given orders for me to assist the king and protect our country''s mountains and rivers!" As Western Ion citizens, we should protect our families and protect our countries! " Tang Ao raised his arms and shouted. The soldiers behind him also started to shout loudly, "Protect our home and protect our country!" To protect our family and protect our country! "


    The Violet Garden knew that the Northern Desert''s attack, according to the later generations, could be considered an invasion. Since he couldn''t use words to attack Tang Ao and the army, he had no choice but to use other tactics.


    "Since General Tang has already left the city to fight, we should talk less. When the time comes, Zi Yuan will have a good chat with General Tang and reminisce about old times!" As soon as he finished speaking, the long sword in his hand stabbed towards Tang Ao.


    When two great generals fought, according to the rules of battle, just like in ancient China, the rest of the army watched the great generals fight each other.


    Tang Ao wasn''t good at close-combat. Even though he was tall and strong, he was actually very agile. As such, he was more adept at using crossbows and mounted arrows. When he saw that Zi Yuan had seized the initiative and was rushing over to kill him, he immediately turned his horse and threw the long spear at his assistant general. In an instant, he grabbed the fine crossbow that hung on his back with his arm, took out three iron arrows from the quiver at his waist, nocked them, and aimed at Zi Yuan.


    What a beautiful lady! She calmly dodged two arrows from both sides, aimed at the middle arrow, and swung her sword. The treasured sword that could slice through iron like mud instantly sliced the middle arrow into two! However, before she could recover, Tang Ao had already nocked his bow and shot three consecutive arrows at Violet Garden.


    The arrow brushed past her hair. It broke the ends of a few hairs and whizzed past, stabbing three times into the mud. Zi Yuan flattered his horse, trying to keep up with Tang Ao. At this moment, the battle between the two was not only a contest of martial arts skills, but also a contest of horsemanship. Fortunately, Zi Yuan had been here for a few years and his skill in riding had advanced by leaps and bounds. Now, after fighting with Tang Ao for dozens of rounds, she actually grew braver and braver.


    Tang Ao watched as Violet Garden suddenly reined in her horse. The horse''s front hooves kicked in the air a few times before suddenly turning around and charging forward horizontally. Tang Ao couldn''t dodge in time, and immediately tumbled down from the horse. After tumbling a few times, he called out the deputy general''s name. The assistant general threw him something, which he caught with a mechanical hand. Then, with a nimble hand, he quickly set up a heavy crossbow mechanism on the ground. Tang Ao loaded the two quiver full of arrows into the trajectory, and had the deputy general throw him a new quiver. Both the machine and the human had their sights set on Zi Yuan. Yuan Hao, who had accompanied her into the battle, couldn''t help but break out in a cold sweat as he shouted, "Be careful, Queen!"


    However, he saw Zi Yuan not panicking. She jumped down from her horse and used her body to block the arrow. Pity that horse, he sacrificed his life for his master. After dodging a bunch of arrows, Zi Yuan closed in on Tang Ao. In order to prevent the heavy crossbow from hitting him, Tang Ao had no choice but to close the heavy crossbow with a mechanical hand.


    Zi Yuan''s martial arts were a mix of modern fighting and fighting techniques, as well as the various martial arts of this time and space. In addition to the techniques from the Heavenly Arts Manual that he had recently stolen from Murong Xiu, each move added a feeling of flexibility and strength to his "quick, ruthless, accurate" moves. Compared to Tang Ao who only learned the Heavenly Arts Book, it was much easier to hit his opponent''s vitals. Although Tang Ao had a sturdy build, he was actually very agile. His body''s flexibility and sensitivity were both excellent, and with the cultivation of the Heavenly Arts Treasure Manual, his speed and agility definitely could not be underestimated. Thus, the Violet Garden still did not gain the upper hand in an instant.


    At first, Tang Ao was a little worried that he would be at a disadvantage in a melee fight with Zi Yuan, but he didn''t expect that they would still be evenly matched after a hundred rounds. "Tang Ao''s confidence was boosted, and he was even more certain of his victory. His steps became more and more ethereal.


    The Heavenly Arts Scripture had a total of thirteen levels. When Murong Xiu had secretly instructed Tang Ao to reconstruct the soldiers on a large scale, he had also taught him the eighth to twelfth layer of the chant. Tang Ao had been diligently training, and had gone from the seventh to the ninth layer. Although he hadn''t been able to reach the double-digit tenth layer, the ninth layer was already extremely powerful. His speed, observation, strength, and movements had all increased by a great deal.


    Seeing that it would be difficult to determine the victor between Tang Ao and the Violet Garden, the Violet Garden raised her head and looked at the sky. Tang Ao wasn''t alarmed by this action. At this moment, he was only surprised that the Violet Garden''s attacks had a similar technique to his. He naturally wouldn''t think or believe that Murong Xiu had secretly taught the Violet Garden this.


    Since it was winter, the sky would darken early, even though it was sunny. Just when Zi Yuan estimated that it was about time, she suddenly raised her arm and shouted, "Attack!"


    After receiving the order, Yuan Hao immediately led the Northern Desert Army and rushed towards the western army. At this moment, Zi Yuan had obtained a war horse from the northern troop of soldiers and was about to mount it to trample on Tang Ao.


    Tang Ao''s deputy general had already begun commanding the western army to fight with the suddenly attacking northern troop. Tang Ao avoided the attack of the Violet Garden''s warhorse. His anger rose as he mounted the horse and continued to fight with the Violet Garden.


    The sun was setting in the west. Zi Yuan rode his horse as he and Tang Ao continued their battle, heading towards the direction of Mt. Hibiscus. Tang Ao, who was in high spirits, did not notice that he was getting further and further away from the army. They had already fought their way to a place where there were few people.


    At this moment, the setting sun had completely retracted its last bit of light. Violet Garden''s horse had already released Tang Ao as it was leading him away from the crowd. The two fought back and forth until they saw a forest spread out in front of them. Alarmed, Tang Ao stopped advancing.


    However, he woke up too late. The Violet Garden jumped onto a tree and pulled the rope on the tree. The soil under Tang Ao''s feet immediately loosened up. He didn''t have enough time to use his martial arts to fly and fell into the trap. In the middle of the forest, the northern troop, together with the He Yue soldiers, rushed forward and tied up Tang Ao, who was in the middle of a trap.


    "Despicable! "Shameless!" Tang Ao couldn''t think of any way to ease his anger, so he could only curse as he watched the loving couple embrace each other.


    The northern soldiers tied him up and hung him on a thick branch, carrying him back to the northern camp like he was their prey. When Tang Ao''s deputy general heard that Tang Ao had been captured, he hurriedly called for reinforcements to retreat, returning all the way back to the Hibiscus City to conserve his troops.


    In order to prevent any accidents, Tang Ao wasn''t locked up with Murong Xiu. However, Mu Rong Xiu still learned about the news of Tang Ao''s arrest from the Northern Yue Army''s soldiers. His true qi was still sealed by the medicine that Zi Yuan gave him, and he was unable to circulate it. Therefore, he could only lie down obediently in the tent Helian Lie prepared for him. In his heart, however, he was thinking about how to find out where Tang Ao was being held.


    Besides, the Northern Yue Army had used their strategy to capture General Tang Ao, the general of the Western Garrison in Hibiscus City. The morale of the troops was boosted immediately. Helian ordered that the village at the foot of the mountain should be searched for cattle and sheep wine, and that night, the three armies should be rewarded and morale boosted.


    On the other hand, he and Zi Yuan had secretly brought over three thousand elite soldiers. Taking advantage of the night and the celebratory scene, they secretly left the barracks and headed for the Hibiscus City.


    Qu Shuangshuang insisted on following Zi Yuan into the operation. Helian didn''t want to take her with him. She was considered a westerner and didn''t know kung fu, but Qu Shuangshuang insisted that her mother was from the north, so it couldn''t be considered a westerner. In the end, Zi Yuan was unable to refuse him and his love for his mother flourished. He decided to bring his only disciple along.


    The military report that the Violet Garden had investigated earlier was already extremely detailed. Although there was a defensive array around the city, Tang Ao had already been arrested, so it was impossible for these arrays to be activated.


    Thus, this elite soldier of the Northern Yue, who only numbered three thousand, easily leaped to the top of the city wall, and with a lightning speed, decisively eliminated the patrolling archers and spearmen on the city wall. Although Qu Shuangshuang was still young and had just started learning kung fu and killing techniques from Zi Yuan, her performance made Helian look at her in a new light. She jumped onto the back of the enemy and broke the enemy''s neck according to the method that Zi Yuan taught her. It was extremely efficient, without any feeling of procrastination. It caused He Lian to be stupefied and even teased Zi Yuan in a low voice, "This girl can''t be the illegitimate daughter of your Zi Yuan, right?"


    Zi Yuan unhappily kicked him and gave his beloved disciple a thumbs up ¡ª she needed this kind of natural killer to nurture her!

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    Since the Western Garrison had lost their general, they were already somewhat unsettled. The Lieutenant Generals did not expect that the Northern Yue would take the opportunity to raid the Hibiscus City in the middle of the night. When they heard that the soldiers below had panicked and came to report the invasion of the North, they couldn''t help but panic.


    Soon, the garrison army of the Hibiscus City surrendered. Helian had ignited a beacon on the city wall as a signal to notify the North Yue army outside the city. Yuan Hao immediately informed all the Northern Yue soldiers to bring the two important Western Li captives and set up camp in Furong City.


    As usual, Helian had slaughtered the mayor and several other Western politicians in the city of Furong, and hung their heads at the city gates to warn the people. The civilians from the west saw that the northern Yue army did not massacre the city, so they were relieved. A few days later, the city returned to normal.


    In order to boost morale, after the citizens of Furong City had returned to normal, Helian officially held a reward banquet in the army. At the same time, he recruited people from both the Western and Western regions who were willing to join the North Vietnamese Army in order to increase their military strength.


    As a result, there were a lot of people coming and going from the west to the west. Three days after the recruitment order was issued, three thousand new recruits were recruited. Although there weren''t many new recruits, for Helian, who was not too optimistic about the local recruitment of troops and horses, he already felt that it was not bad and couldn''t help but admire his queen even more.


    The North Vietnamese army''s reward banquet was planned to be held over five days and five nights. Previously, the morale of the Northern Desert Army''s troops that had been trapped in Hibiscus Valley by Tang Ao was already extremely low. Therefore, after taking over the city, Helian wasn''t in a hurry to attack the next city, but decided to let his soldiers rest and relax their nerves.


    Zi Yuan greatly appreciated this action. At the same time, she made use of this rare leisure time to start training Shuangshuang, who was a newborn calf that wasn''t afraid of a tiger while launching a sneak attack on Hibiscus City. Therefore, the two giants of the Northern Yue Army didn''t have the spare energy to deal with the two important prisoners from Xi Li.


    The reason why Helian did not immediately kill Tang Ao was because he wanted to get more information on formations from him. However, this iron man had no fear when facing severe punishment. Helpless, Helian Helian ordered his men to force Tang Ao to remove the iron gate, preventing him from escaping. As for Mu Rong Xiu, Zi Yuan had given him a pill to control his true qi, so they both felt that it wouldn''t be easy for the two of them to escape from the heavily guarded cell in Furong City.


    However, Murong Xiu was a cunning old fox. Seeing how the situation had developed to this point, he naturally wouldn''t sit still and wait for death.


    Murong Xiu observed that there were a total of eight soldiers in charge of guarding him. Every two of them were from the first squad, and the four squads of soldiers were alternating between twenty-four hours to guard him in front of his cell. All the criminals and criminals that had been imprisoned in the former prison of Furong City had been ordered to be executed by Helian Lie, and all the non-criminal prisoners had been released. So in the entire cell, only Murong Xiu was locked up. Murong Xiu speculated that Tang Ao was most likely in the female prison, so he had to confirm this matter first.


    After a few days of observation, Murong Xiu''s gaze locked onto one of the guards. This person had a shifty appearance. He had complained to his colleagues that he was watching over Murong Xiu and couldn''t participate in a banquet. This made him even more depressed. That night, he called the guard over and took a jade pendant from his waist.


    "I want to ask you three questions. If you answer me honestly, this jade pendant of mine will be yours." Murong Xiu smiled as he tried to seduce him.


    The person''s eyes started to roll as he asked, "Are you really just going to ask me a question?"


    A look of sincerity appeared in his eyes. "I''ve been locked up here. If it''s boring, then I just want to talk to you."


    The man hesitated for a moment before looking at his sleeping companion and whispering, "Ask around ¡­"


    The corner of Murong Xiu''s mouth curved upwards as he lowered his voice. "Have you captured a general from Western Paradise?"


    The man looked at him hesitantly and raised his index finger. "That''s right."


    "Then do you know where he''s being held?" Murong Xiu asked.


    "..." I can''t tell you that! " the man said firmly.


    Mu Rong Xiu waved the jade pendant in front of his eyes and said, "Answer my question truthfully, then you''ll be able to get it. This answer of yours doesn''t count!"


    The man rolled his eyes again and motioned for Murong Xiu to come closer. Murong Xiu put his ear close to his ear and heard the man whisper in his ear, "I can''t tell you. If you tell me, it''ll be a death sentence. But I''m going to risk my life to tell you, you mustn''t do anything bad. Don''t let me down."


    Murong Xiu narrowed his eyes and smiled. He replied seriously, "Don''t worry. I just want to know. I definitely won''t implicate you."


    The man then beckoned for him to come over and whispered into Murong Xiu''s ear. The man told him, "I only know that the two people from Western Paradise are you. They are locked up here and the masked man is locked up in the female prison."


    Murong Xiu originally had a smile on his face as he listened. When he heard that Tang Ao had been stripped of his mask, his face instantly turned cold, but very quickly, he smiled and said to the little mouse, "Haha, so that''s how it is. I have another question. Finished asking, this is yours."


    The person stared at the jade pendant with a greedy look on his face. Ask away. "


    Murong Xiu looked around and put on a mysterious air as he called for the person to follow his ears. The man''s ears came closer, but he didn''t expect Murong Xiu to cover his mouth in an instant. He wanted to struggle, but before he could, Murong Xiu had already snapped his windpipe and choked him back. It was a pity that this scumbag had lost his life just like that because of his greed.


    Murong Xiu pulled the person''s body closer to him and took out a bunch of keys from the corpse''s waist. He observed the numbers on the surrounding cells and calculated his cell numbers. Then, he found a few and gently unlocked the cell.


    He crept up behind the other guard, who was napping, and sneaked in again from behind, breaking the man''s windpipe. The guard was even more pitiful than before. Even in his dreams, he had unknowingly died.


    When Murong Xiu was at the men''s prison compound, he saw the entire cell''s floor plan. From the map, he remembered the location of the women''s prison. He knew that he didn''t have much time left. Even though the Northern Yue Army was having a celebratory feast, in another four hours, the guards would arrive and discover that the last guard had died. And if he, Murong Xiu, escaped, he would definitely strengthen Tang Ao''s guard. In other words, he had less than four hours to find the exact location of the women''s prison, figure out the situation of its guards, and rescue Tang Ao. Judging from the situation that Murong Xiu was in, he could guess that Tang Ao had already been removed from the [Refined Iron] mechanism by Helian Lie and the others. To sum it up, it was extremely difficult for Murong Xiu to save Tang Ao.


    After considering it over and over again, he decided to escape by himself first.


    He made his way out of the cell without a hitch. He met a soldier who had been training, but he hid in the light. The soldiers did not see him.


    But when he walked out of his cell and saw the dark sky outside, and the lights in the Friday house, he suddenly remembered the scene of Tang Ao and Zi Yuan rescuing him from the capital city compound a few months ago. He hid in a dark corner and thought for a while. Then, he turned around and went back into the Hibiscus Courtyard.


    His memory was very good, so he only had to recall the floor plan of the cell before finding the exact location of the woman''s prison. Lucky for him, there were no soldiers guarding the area. He predicted that he would be able to take down one of the guards, but the other guard would be in trouble. He backed out and returned to the empty men''s prison, where he found what looked like a bag of rat poison. He grabbed a rat in the corner of the cell and tested it. It was indeed rat poison. He carefully hid the rat poison in his bosom and went back to the women''s prison.


    Murong Xiu purposefully made a noise at the door, leading the two guards outside. However, the two guards were very careful. They only glanced at the door for a moment before withdrawing. Therefore, he picked up a stone from the ground and threw it deep into the cell. Although he could not use inner force, his strength was still relatively high. The stone was thrown very far away and it made a loud noise. One of the two guards suggested that they take a look. Thus, the two went in together.


    Mu Rong Xiu took the opportunity to slip in. He poured rat poison into the cups of the two guards that were drinking water and hid it in a nearby cabinet.


    Through the cracks in the cabinet, Murong Xiu saw two guards coming back while cursing. The two of them picked up a cup of water and took a sip. Then, one of them said, "Younger brother, things are bad ¡­" He foamed at the mouth and fell to the ground dead. The second was dead without a word.


    Murong Xiu hurriedly came out of the cabinet. After confirming that the two of them weren''t breathing, he took out their keys and ran inside.


    Having lost half of his faculties, Tang Ao''s face was grim. He lay listlessly on the straw mat and closed his eyes to rest. Murong Xiu could tell that Tang Ao had been tortured and his body was riddled with wounds.


    There was no time to regret coming in to save Tang Ao. He found the key to the cell and opened the door. Without a word, he carried Tang Ao on his back. This action made Tang Ao struggle nonstop. Murong Xiu shouted in a low voice, "Don''t move! I''ll take you out!"


    When Tang Ao heard Murong Xiu''s voice, tears of joy gushed out of his eyes as he asked, "My prince, is that you?"


    "That''s me," Murong Xiu replied in a muffled voice. Don''t move. Let''s go out now. "


    Tang Ao stopped struggling, but it was difficult for Mu Rong Xiu to have such a large body. If his true qi was not suppressed by the poison, he could still use his cultivation to carry Tang Ao on his back. Not to mention entering and leaving the Hibiscus Courtyard, he would be able to enter and exit anywhere else. However, the effects of the poison still prevented his true qi from circulating. If he tried to forcefully circulate his true qi, it was very likely that all his meridians would be severed, his qi would go berserk, and he would die with blood flowing from his seven orifices. Therefore, Murong Xiu wouldn''t take the risk to forcefully circulate his power.

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    It had to be said that Helian and Zi Yuan had been careless when it came to guarding Murong Xiu and Tang Ao. When Mu Rong Xiu carried Tang Ao out, he was only barely exposed by the patrolling soldiers. They quickly escaped the dungeon safely. The two hid on a quiet street next to the prison. Tang Ao rested for a while and told Murong Xiu that he knew that there was another residential area with a tunnel leading outside of the city. Murong Xiu was overjoyed. He immediately carried Tang Ao and told him to point the way to the house.


    It was already late at night, and other than the patrolling soldiers, no one else was walking on the streets. Thus, the two of them avoided the patrolling, arriving at the house safely.


    After a long time, there was still no sound coming from the door. Murong Xiu couldn''t help but feel anxious, but at this moment, the house''s lights came on and someone knocked on the door twice. Thus, Tang Ao knocked on the door five times. The door finally opened with a creak. An old man came out. When he saw Tang Ao, who was badly mutilated, he was first shocked. Then, he glanced at Murong Xiu next to Tang Ao.


    The old man didn''t say a word as he led them all the way to the room inside. Only then did he plop to his knees beside Tang Ao, full of tears. "General Tang, how did they torture you to such an extent ¡­"


    Tang Ao waved his hand. "It doesn''t matter. Right, the person beside me is the Regent. Elder Zhang, quickly greet the Prince."


    When Master Zhang heard this, he was even more excited. He immediately knocked three times on the head of Murong Xiu and said, "This commoner, Zhang Qi, greets Your Highness ¡­" His Royal Highness must have used some sort of magical technique to save General Tang! "This commoner thanks Your Highness for saving General Tang''s life ¡­"


    Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t bear to see this kind of scene. He held up Uncle Zhang and signaled Tang Ao to stop showing the old man around.


    Tang Ao felt that this kind of prince was really interesting, so he pretended not to see Murong Xiu''s expression. Thus, after thanking them for a short while, the three of them finally began to discuss the main issue.


    Murong Xiu didn''t expect this ordinary looking old man to be an outstanding blacksmith and also the secret Battle Mecha Master of the Heaven Armored Soldiers. He took the iron parts from his underground storage and helped Tang Ao install his body. Then, he woke up his wife, told her to take a pulse for Murong Xiu, and made a set of antidote from his storage. At the same time, he had his wife bandage their wounds with medicine.


    Mu Rong Xiu couldn''t help but admire Zhang and his wife''s skill. After he and Tang Ao had tidied themselves up, the sky had already begun to brighten. There was already a commotion outside, and the sounds of patrolling came from another alley, loud and clear.


    Thus, Old Man Zhang led them to the well in the courtyard. After opening the secret passage, he told them to follow the secret passage and proceed forward.


    By the time Old Man Zhang had rearranged the hidden entrance to the secret passage, his door had also been rapped rudely by the patrolmen.


    Tang Ao, who had reinstalled the Refined Iron mechanism, regained his fighting spirit and fighting strength. He brought Murong Xiu along in a hurry as he walked along the secret passageway. As for Murong Xiu, he tested the circulation of his zhen qi from time to time and found that the effect of restraining it had loosened a bit.


    When the two of them came out of the exit, the sky was already bright. This exit was located in a shrubbery in the Hibiscus Mountains. When the two climbed out, their bodies were still pierced through by tree branches and thorns. It was at this moment that Mu Rong Xiu discovered that the poison''s potency had completely dissipated.


    Tang Ao brought Murong Xiu out of the bush. He pointed at a nearby cave and said, "We can rest over there."


    Murong Xiu looked at it and laughed. "It really is a good place." As soon as he finished speaking, he moved and used the movement technique from the Book of Heaven''s Path.


    Tang Ao followed closely behind, and asked in surprise, "Your Royal Highness, you can circulate your Qi?"


    Murong Xiu replied with a series of "hahaha" sounds.


    This laughter echoed through the valley and echoed throughout the entire Hibiscus Courtyard, echoing into the ears of Helian Lie who was standing on the tower of Hibiscus City. Helian Lie pointed at the mountain range in anger and swore, "Old man Murong, next time you land in my hands, I''ll definitely kill you!"


    On the other side of the border, the two guards immediately reported the escape of both Mu Rong Xiu and Tang Ao. Zi Yuan hurriedly led his men to the dungeon to investigate. When she saw the death of the guard who was lying next to Murong Xiu''s cell, she immediately guessed how Murong Xiu had succeeded. Under her fury, the Zi Yuan, who hadn''t killed for a long time, immediately ordered his men to kill the guards of Class 3 to make an example of her. The remaining three classes had a total of twelve people on each side. Yuan Hao reminded Zi Yuan from the side, fearing that this action would affect their morale. The Violet Garden enunciated each word in a deep voice, "The captives that try to escape will only act after observing the guards." It wasn''t that these guards who had died were unlucky, but that all the guards who had changed shifts were responsible as well. This was not only the responsibility of the guards who were killed by the captives, but the guards of the other squad leaders were also extremely wrong to not have discovered the traces of their captives escaping in advance! Why not? If they were on the battlefield, they would be soldiers who could not recognize the situation and would deliver heads to their enemies. Our Northern Yue Army does not need ordinary soldiers without observation.


    As soon as these words came out, all the generals were left speechless. On the contrary, some talented soldiers became eager to give it a try when they heard this. After all, there were not many people in this world who were willing to be mediocre. Zi Yuan''s words made the northern soldiers feel that they were elite soldiers. Especially those elite soldiers who had accompanied Zi Yuan and Helian Lie in their raid on the Hibiscus Kingdom that night, this made them feel even more respect and admiration for the empress.


    When Helian Lie heard Murong Xiu''s laughter in the Hibiscus Mountains, he knew that it would be extremely difficult to send people to chase after them. Thus, he called his pursuers back and gloomily went to find Zi Yuan.


    Zi Yuan had just finished beheading the twelve guards. He was in a daze with mixed emotions. When he saw Helian came to find him, he went up to greet him. After discussing the current situation for a while, Helian Lie decided to ignore the escaping Murong Xiu and ask Night Blue to take over this fortress. Then, Helian Lie and Zi Yuan continued to lead their armies to the west.


    Ziyuan agreed with Helian''s idea, and the couple held each other tightly. Helian Lie knew that his negligence this time had let Murong Xiu go. Zi Yuan felt extremely guilty and guilty. In order to ease her self-reproach, he asked her about her situation.


    Speaking of her beloved disciple, Violet Garden''s face once again lit up. "Both of them learn very quickly. The fighting techniques that I called her have become very skilled. All the men in the Tiger Guard Camp have suffered before. "


    Helian Lie was surprised. "You want this little girl to fight against the strong men of the Tiger Guards?"


    "Yeah," Zi Yuan revealed a triumphant expression. "On one hand, it allows both parties to accumulate actual combat experience. On the other hand, it naturally lets those men know that they aren''t necessarily the most outstanding. "Recently, the enthusiasm of those people who practice martial arts has increased a lot compared to when they were forced to practice it in the past."


    Helian tweaked her playful nose and said, "My Queen, two birds with one stone''s idea is really a lot!"


    After recovering his strength, Murong Xiu brought Tang Ao into a cave in the Hibiscus mountain range. The two cultivated day and night. If they were hungry, they would eat wild fruits, and if they were thirsty, they would drink mountain springs to quench their thirst.


    Half a month later, Zhang Qi suddenly appeared in the bushes. Murong Xiu was standing at the top of the cave. When he saw the old man''s movements, he sent Tang Ao down to greet him.


    It turned out that the old man had come to inform them that the Helian army from the Northern Yue was leaving Furong City, and the one in charge was none other than the famous general of the Northern Yue, Ye Blueblue.


    Murong Xiu looked at the old man and was about to return through the secret passage. After pondering for a moment, he suddenly flew down from the cave and stopped the old man. He whispered this information in the old man''s ear.


    Ten days later, at the foot of the mountain where Murong Xiu was standing, thousands of people were standing there. They were all men in fine clothing, but most of them had mechanical limbs made from fine iron. This was the Heaven Craft Armor soldiers that Murong Xiu had asked old man Zhang to secretly gather. There were originally thirty to forty thousand soldiers, but now there were only a few thousand left. Tang Ao sighed.


    However, Murong Xiu didn''t mind at all. He said excitedly, "It doesn''t matter. We can rebuild the Heaven Armored Soldiers soon. When that happens, we''ll kill our way out of the Hibiscus Mountains and take back the Hibiscus City!" "Then, use Furong City as the base to take back our Western Parting Rivers and Mountains!"


    These words were said passionately, and the soldiers were extremely excited. However, Murong Xiu had ordered everyone to control their emotions and to not shout out loud so that they wouldn''t send a message through the valley.


    While he was bored to death at the border between the East Peak and the North Yue, he received a secret order, requesting him to lead the Ye Family''s troops to the west side of the border, to the Flaming Orchid City. That very night, he had pulled out of camp and rushed out. The person following him, Ziling, was very happy as well. During the time that Blue River was guarding the border, guests would often come to the neighboring East Fencing Town. That was Zi Ling''s master in bewitching arts, Ellie. Ellie actually had many names. Ellie was just one of them, but when Ziling met her, she only knew her name was Ellie, so when they met at the border, Ziling still called her Ellie.


    Since Ailee didn''t receive Feng Lingxue''s order to stop her teachings on Zi Ling, when she found out that Zi Ling was on the other side of East Fencing Town, she automatically appeared and took the initiative to visit her.


    Zi Ling was very willing to learn bewitching arts from her. After all, she was relying on this bewitching art to obtain Ye Bluelight. Therefore, this time, Ailee added some combat training, she didn''t complain, and still earnestly studied. After Ellie left, Zi Ling used her husband as a practice partner. Although the two of them often fought their way to the bed, Zi Ling''s martial arts level had improved by a lot after sparring with Ye Cang, who had decent kung fu skills.


    Thus, when she found out that her husband was going to the Western Divide Battlefield, Zi Ling was even more happy than General Ye himself. She pestered her husband day after day, requesting that one day, she would go on the battlefield with him, like Sister Zi Yuan and Sister Helian learning.


    There was no way Ye Blueheaven could refuse her, so he could only agree. Of course, there were still conditions to agree, and that was to pounce on a lively little fairy like Zi Ling. It was a strange thing, since he started to get vigorous, he seemed to be full of energy every day and didn''t even feel enough for Zi Ling. After hearing the suggestions from some of his veterans, he was a little worried that Zi Ling would get pregnant soon. But after so long, she still didn''t show any signs of getting pregnant.

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    However, when Zi Ling discovered that Ye Cang was only a general when he arrived at Eternal Abyss, she became slightly disheartened. Thus, she decided to pester Violet Garden when they left the city and set off with the army.


    The Violet Garden naturally rejected her, but when she noticed a ten-year old little girl following closely behind the Violet Garden, she curiously asked who the child was.


    "It''s my disciple. Come, Shuangshuang, this is you, um, call me auntie." Violet Garden didn''t know how to teach Shuangshuang how to address this little sister of hers who was only a few years older than her.


    Qu Shuangshuang called her auntie and then ignored Zi Ling. After Zi Ling touched the wall, she reluctantly returned to Ye Lan Cang''s side. Ye Indigo was in a great mood as he held the little girl in his arms. He also promised that if there was a war, she would definitely fight. At this moment, Zi Ling''s expression darkened.


    After Zi Ling left, the Violet Garden was very curious as to why Qu Shuangshuang was so cold to Zi Ling, but she directly asked her. The child said without thinking, "I just don''t like her."


    Seeing that she couldn''t get any answers out of him, Zi Yuan didn''t pursue the matter.


    After the transfer between the Helian Army and the Ye Clan''s army was completed, Helian and Zi Yuan led the great army and continued on their journey westward. The small town in the western part of the city was quickly overrun by the North Vietnamese army, which had high morale. What the Violet Garden didn''t know was that the villagers in these small cities and surrounding villages all secretly received news from Murong Xiu. After their hometown had been flattened by the Northern Desert Steel Cavalry, these people left their hometown and rushed to Furong Mountain.


    During the Spring Festival, Helian Jun went to the west of the fortress, Mei An City. They reorganized the army in Mian''an for the Spring Festival. Helian Lie happily calculated that it would only take two months to nibble away the land of Xidao to the capital. At that time, it would be equivalent to completely conquering Xidong by force.


    The Violet Garden also looked forward to the future, but she still felt uneasy about Murong Xiu''s escape. From her understanding of Murong Xiu, she knew that this man hadn''t made any movements since he had escaped. He must have been hiding somewhere and plotting a new power. However, the intelligence network of the Northern Yue was not strong enough to detect good information. She wanted to hear more about it from Feng Lingxue, but Feng Lingxue had also disappeared without a trace recently.


    Although Mian City was also a stronghold city, its military status was not as important as the Flamedoor City. As a result, the Northern Yue Army left a small group of soldiers to guard the river and advanced forward. However, they encountered a sniper in front of them who was crossing the river.


    The Mian River was very wide and swift, but it only had a pontoon bridge and a wooden bridge. Perhaps it was because Mian City wasn''t rich enough, but it didn''t have a stone bridge. He didn''t know if the wooden bridge had been destroyed by the Western Alliance, but the Northern Yue''s vanguard had discovered that the wooden bridge had been broken in half, and couldn''t leave at all. Therefore, the entire army could only cross the river from the pontoon bridge. When they crossed the pontoon bridge, the "water ghost" would continuously spew out from the Mei An river and pull the Northern Desert Army into the water. All the northern Yue soldiers who had poor kung fu skills or were unable to swim died in quick succession.


    Seeing this, Helian Lie had no choice but to call for reinforcements and set up camp by the river. Although Helian''s reaction was fast, he still lost several thousand troops. It was night when the Helian camp was ambushed. A group of "water ghosts" crawled out of the Meian River and broke into the camp, hacking at anyone who saw them, killing them as soon as they saw them. Following that, "water ghosts" continued to rush into the northern army, forcing them to retreat step by step. Helian had to return to the city of Mian''an.


    Helian Jun''s attack was strongly blocked by Liu Dan. After receiving the news, Murong Xiu immediately gathered the twenty thousand men from the Mt. Hibiscus to launch an attack on the city.


    Murong Xiu''s attack had taken place during the night. As soon as Night Blue had finished warming up with his wife, he had heard of the military emergency report. The two of them quickly changed into their military uniforms and climbed up the city wall. Soon, they saw a sea of flames outside the city. Murong Xiu''s soldiers continued to charge forward as if they wanted to die. The rocket launchers had no effect on a portion of them. Ye Blueheaven reckoned that that part was the legendary Celestial Armored Soldiers. He pulled himself together and commanded the Murong Army outside of the Ye Family''s city gates to launch a long-range attack.


    Murong Xiu reckoned that Night Blue had come out to command the fight, so he gave the order. Under the operation of several people, Mu Rong Xiu''s construction truck became a huge catapult. The catapult accurately threw flint at the city, burning a group of archers to death.


    When the city was in a stalemate, a commotion broke out in the Hibiscus City. The West had started riots, attacking the North Vietnamese from within the city.


    Inside the Ye Family''s city walls, they were being attacked from all sides. They were fighting passively. As for Murong Xiu''s siege equipment, they left him at a loss for what to do. Helpless, he made a decision. He brought along the elite forces of the Ye Family and Purple Ling. Opening the city gates, he abandoned the city and fled in the direction towards the direction in which Helian Jun was headed. He didn''t want himself and Zi Ling to fall into Murong Xiu''s hands. The matter of him being drugged by Murong Xiu had a huge impact on his mental state. The only plan he could come up with was to leave. Right now, preserving one''s strength was the most important.


    Just like that, Murong Xiu easily took down Furong City and moved into the city. The citizens of Furong City were extremely happy as they welcomed the Regent. Tang Ao sat on his horse, tears once again appearing in the corner of his eyes. His heart, however, was filled with determination. He wanted to follow Murong Xiu for the rest of his life.


    The Blue Night Blue Team brought their elite forces and fled to the west. They met up with the Helian Army, which could not advance, in Meishan City.


    Helian Lie was furious when he saw that Ye Bluesilver had been defeated and fled to this place. The worry in her heart had finally appeared. This made her feel a lot more at ease. At the very least, she was now clear about Murong Xiu''s actions.


    After a few days of observation, the Violet Garden discovered that most of the "water ghosts" were Heaven Armored Soldiers. Looking at the corpses of the water ghosts, Zi Yuan discovered that their clothing had excellent waterproof properties. They were probably made from a special type of plant found in Western Paradise. These waterproof properties of the clothing, the protection of the water ghost iron mechanism prosthesis will not be eroded by the water and rust first.


    Helian Jun guarded Mei An City. With Mei An Mountain as his base, Liu Bao Jun was unable to completely take down Mei An City in a short period of time. Liu Chijun didn''t have a defensive mechanism as strong as Murong Xiu''s new army. Even if they did, it would be a huge problem for them to transport them from the other side of the Mian River.


    As a result, the Northern Desert Army and the Western Alliance Army were currently in a stalemate in front of the Mei An River.


    On this day, Zi Yuan, who was in a depressed mood, decided to take a stroll in Mei An mountain with his little disciple to relax by hunting. However, when Zi Ling heard this and wanted to follow, Qu Shuangshuang coldly snorted and stood beside Zi Yuan without saying a word. Hearing Qu Shuangshuang''s cold snort, Zi Ling was very dissatisfied. She walked over and pinched Qu Shuangshuang''s face: "Little girl, what are you doing?"


    Qu Shuangshuang rolled her eyes and said, "It''s a burden."


    Zi Ling exploded, "How can I be a burden? I also know martial arts! " As he spoke, he began to gesticulate. Even though Zi Ling''s martial arts had improved, in the eyes of Qu Shuangshuang, who had learned the skills of an assassin from the Violet Garden, these were just gaudy martial arts. Qu Shuangshuang didn''t even bother to attack her.


    However, Zi Ling refused to forgive him. Qu Shuangshuang helplessly looked at her master, but Zi Yuan looked at her with a smile that was not a smile. Thus, she had no choice but to return the blow to Zi Ling and casually grabbed her wrist. With a shoulder throw, she threw the emaciated Zi Ling to the ground. The pain made Zi Ling curse incessantly, but she finally stopped hunting with Zi Yuan.


    The Master and disciple duo went up the mountain lightly and fought a few rabbits in tacit understanding. The Violet Garden discovered that there was a place where the stone grew a little special. As she got closer, the metal sword in her hand seemed to be attracted over. An idea suddenly flashed through her mind. She ran over with great joy and took off all the iron parts on her body to test them. She discovered that this was indeed a magnetic ore mine!


    "I have a brilliant plan!" Zi Yuan''s mood improved, and he immediately brought his disciple back to Mei An city. He gathered many laborers from the city and the nearby villages and towns and went into the mountains to mine the magnets.


    It was also due to the lack of smelting that there were blacksmiths and blacksmiths in every city. Zi Yuan used his strength to make these civilians of Western Li listen to her commands. He refined the natural magnets into large U-shaped magnets.


    After half a month of hard work, Zi Yuan produced five hundred magnets. Five hundred elite soldiers jumped out of the army, equipped with both water and martial arts skills, and wielding U-shaped magnets and weapons. Everyone looked at each other, at a loss. When Violet Garden secretly gathered these five hundred people and taught them how to use this weapon, the five hundred elite soldiers all began to rub their hands together. They all wanted to fight on the battlefield with the Heaven Armored Soldiers for a while.


    Liu''s water ghost army crossed the Mian River once again, and when they came to harass them, Zi Yuan sent out three hundred magnets. The gravitational force of the magnet had dealt a devastating blow to the Heaven Armored Soldiers, who were equipped with a large amount of refined iron.


    After the victory of the experimental battle, Zi Yuan ordered someone to make another three hundred magnets and gave them to Night Blue. After that, Helian Lie stayed behind to guard Mei An city, while Zi Yuan, after training three hundred magnets in the Night Army, rushed to Furong City together with Ye Lan Cang.


    Murong Xiu hadn''t expected that Ye Blueheaven would return. What was even more unexpected was that the Northern Yue Army would actually possess a powerful weapon to deal with the Heaven Armored Soldiers. When he saw the face of Violet Garden in the crowd, he sighed to Tang Ao beside him, "This woman is my nemesis!"


    Murong Xiu didn''t want to waste too much of his manpower, so he chose to abandon the city and flee, just like Azure Sky on that day and night. He had already made up his mind that if he lost the Orchid City again, he would take a detour to meet up with Liu Bao Jun and bring his newly developed siege car over to Liu Bai. He would combine his forces with Liu Bai''s to become an even stronger army and fight back against the frenzied assault from the North.


    In addition, there was one more thing that he needed to resolve. That was, his young master who had previously imprisoned him. He was not a tolerant person. When his loyalty was tarnished by others and he created the suspicions of the young masters, he already had thoughts of revenge in his mind. When he was hibernating at the Hibiscus Mountains, he had not only planned how to take back Xi Li''s lost land, but he had also planned how to take revenge on the young master. Although he was previously a regent, he did not hold the emperor hostage to command the dukes. Instead, he thought for the young lord at all times and used his status as a subject to assist the young lord at all times. He hadn''t expected that after so many years of loyalty, he''d still be misunderstood and hated by the young master. Murong Xiu couldn''t take this lying down.


    After Mu Rong Xiu had defeated the Hibiscus City, he used the complex terrain of the Hibiscus Mountains to escape the Northern Yue Army''s pursuit. With his remaining 10,000 troops, he headed east and then north, taking back a few small cities and villages along the way as well as expanding his army. A month later, he and forty thousand men and horses met up with Liu Dun, who had retreated from the other side of the Meian River to the Mt. Ming Lun.

 C225

    It had been a long time since Liu Lao had seen Mu Rong Xiu. He was so excited that he was crying. After consoling him for a moment, Murong Xiu asked him to continue guarding the vicinity of the Ming Lun Mountain and to do his utmost to engage in a tug-of-war with the Northern Yue army. After that, he only brought a thousand personal guards and Tang Ao back to the capital.


    In the palace, Young Lord Xi Li was discussing the war with Prime Minister Gongsun when he heard the news. When he heard the word "Regent", his face turned pale with fright. Gongsun Xianfeng calmed his young master''s emotions and went to see Murong Xiu with him.


    Mu Rong Xiu looked calmly at the bowing Gongsun Jianguo and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work recently."


    Gongsun quickly said, "I don''t dare to."


    Mu Rong Xiu ignored him and told the young master, "Nephew, I''m back. Don''t you remember me?"


    The young master fearfully said, "As long as uncle is back safely. "That day, uncle suddenly disappeared, and nephew was scared out of his wits. I thought uncle ¡­"


    "I''m still alive and well. Would you be disappointed?" Mu Rong Xiu suddenly said. He changed his tone and said, "Uncle, you''ve come back this time to arrange the marriage."


    "..." "Uncle is joking. Right now, the war between the North and the West is very serious. Nephew, how can you think about personal matters ¡­" The young master couldn''t figure out what Murong Xiu was thinking.


    "How can the king''s marriage be considered a private matter?" Murong Xiu smiled and said, "Uncle has already chosen for you. How about we choose the youngest daughter of Gongsun Haoyue?"


    Gongsun didn''t know how to respond. The thoughts he had towards the young master previously were indeed filled with the selfish desire to make his daughter the empress. However, Mu Rong Xiu''s words made him feel a bit strange.


    "Why, won''t you?" Seeing that the young master was silent, Murong Xiu asked.


    The young master didn''t know how to respond to Murong Xiu, who had come back to propose marriage to him, so he could only stare at Gongsun Xinghe.


    Therefore, Murong Xiu also turned to the Prime Minister. "What do you think, Minister?"


    Gongsun Jianwu bowed and said respectfully, "In that case, this old man''s daughter has gotten the better of me ¡­"


    "So this is the agreement?" A devilish smile suddenly appeared on Murong Xiu''s face.


    This smile made Gongsun''s heart skip a beat. He didn''t know if he should say it or not.


    "This King will take it as your consent. Great!" Tonight, this king will gift you all a great gift! "The Prime Minister, please accept this!" Mu Rong Xiu''s smile intensified.


    Prime Minister Gongsun could only instinctively salute and express his gratitude before sending the Regent off with a hearty laugh.


    After Murong Xiu left, the young master anxiously asked Gongsun Chen, "Prime Minister, can you guess what exactly this Murong Xiu means?"


    Gong Sun stroked his long beard and shook his head. "I really can''t presume about what he''s thinking ¡­"


    The young master''s face was filled with disappointment, but there was nothing he could do. He felt that the day was coming when he would be completely at the mercy of the Regent ¡­


    It was night. Gongsun Jianyun, who had been looking forward to the big gift from Murong Xiu, hadn''t thought that the big gift he had been anticipating would be a bloody big gift.


    Mu Rong Xiu didn''t show up at all, but Tang Ao, who was wearing a mask, brought 200 people with him and started the massacre from the entrance. They didn''t even let the cats and dogs that were kept in the Prime Minister''s residence go.


    When the young master had received the news and rushed from the palace to the Prime Minister''s palace, he only saw the huge palace littered with corpses. The air was filled with the thick smell of blood and the stench of corpses. "The young master could not bear the provocation and vomited.


    It was unknown when Mu Rong Xiu had appeared, but he whispered in his ear like a ghost, "The girl who could have been your empress is here."


    The young master reflexively looked over and saw a lifeless female corpse. He rolled his eyes and fainted.


    The next day, the young master woke up from the palace, and the miserable state of the Prime Minister''s Estate was always on the horizon.


    When one of the court ladies saw his sullen and absent-minded appearance, she suggested, "Master, why don''t you go out for a walk and relax your mind?"


    The young lord thought this was a good suggestion and let the man recommend some good places.


    The man went close to the young master''s ear and whispered, "I heard that some women from the East Peak have come to the Ten Thousand Flowers House recently. "Didn''t the king like the little sister of the king? Why not go to the Ten Thousand Flowers House and have a look? It''s also good to talk to those girls."


    After all, the fear of the Regent and the miserable scene at the Prime Minister''s residence made him feel uneasy. He felt that perhaps the Daoist was in a lively place and could temporarily forget his troubles when he saw the beautiful lady Dongping dance.


    Thus, he let the servant lead the way, bringing him all the way to the Ten Thousand Flowers House.


    When the bawd of Ten Thousand Flowers House saw a well-dressed teenager, she immediately called for several girls to accompany him as if she was offering a treasure.


    The young master looked at this and touched that, and felt that it was indeed the best to forget trouble in this warm country. Thus, he played with these women for a day and was reluctant to go in the evening. He simply gave the old procuress a lot of gold and stayed at the Ten Thousand Flowers House.


    That night, the ladies of the Ten Thousand Flowers House accompanied him, especially that girl called Yun Ji. She looked very pretty, and although she was somewhat cold, her voice was especially pleasant to hear and she sounded especially coquettish. In the heart of the young masters, the girls of Dongping should speak in this way, and should make people''s hearts go numb from listening to it.


    The next day, someone from the palace sneaked into the Ten Thousand Flowers House to look for the young lord. He called the young lord back to the palace to discuss political matters, and the young lord had no choice but to leave. However, in the afternoon, his heart started to itch, so he changed into casual clothes and headed straight to the Ten Thousand Flowers House.


    He couldn''t wait to get the old procuress to call all the girls who accompanied him yesterday, and he even mentioned Miss Yunji. The old procuress laughed very happily and accepted a large piece of gold and a Night Pearl from him, satisfying his request.


    Thus, for the next few days, the young master stayed in the Ten Thousand Flowers House. He found that if he stayed in a place like the Ten Thousand Flowers House at night, he would not see what he saw as the tragic scene of the Prime Minister''s house, and the fear of the Regent would disappear from his mind. The fear of the destruction of the country from the west had also disappeared in the scent of this gentle and soft country. However, once he left this place, the fear and dread would immediately occupy his heart, making it difficult for him to concentrate on doing anything. Thus, gradually, he no longer returned to the palace in the daytime to discuss matters. Instead, he lingered around the Ten Thousand Flowers House day and night, reveling in the success of his day and night.


    The young master spent his days and nights at the Ten Thousand Flowers House, not caring about politics at all. This made the officials of the imperial court become even more dissatisfied.


    However, when they recalled that there was a Regent in the West Li Country, a country with a strong people and a strong country, even if they were to be directly killed by the North Yue into the capital city, they would still feel very uncomfortable killing them, unlike the current situation where the war was completely dominated by the North.


    Xili had already lost half of his territory. At this time, from their point of view, the king should be like the king of the Northern Yue, leading the army and rousing their morale. However, their king began to linger around the brothel, causing these stubborn officials to feel extremely depressed.


    As for those who had always supported the young master and the prime minister, those who were originally furious at the tragedy at the Prime Minister''s residence, who had joined forces to oppose the regent''s entry into the court, now completely ignored this debt. This debt fell into the hands of the regent, Murong Xiu, and they were truly afraid that the regent, Murong Xiu, who had returned to the capital, would do the same thing to them.


    On the other hand, the young master whom they longed for began to fail to learn. He went from a night to a brothel and became a day to a night. Because of the war, the treasury was gradually emptied. The young lord was simply sending his official silver to the commoners like this. If this went on, the military salaries on the frontlines would be taken away by the young lord to be pampered.


    The civil and military officials in the Western Li Dynasty felt that someone had to stop this phenomenon. Right now, only the Regent, Murong Xiu, could do that.


    Therefore, on this day, a few old officials came to Mu Rong Xiu''s mansion and respectfully invited the regent back to the court.


    Naturally, Murong Xiu wouldn''t agree immediately. Whether it was the execution of the entire family of the prime minister, or the luring of the young master of the brothel, he had planned it all beforehand. He believed that it was impossible for these crafty people to not realize that it was his plan. From their point of view, the situation had already reached a point where they couldn''t wait to beg him like this. If they were sincere, these people would come and beg him again after he declined. This way, he would be able to return to the imperial court in good faith, and things would be much more convenient for him in the future.


    These old officials saw that Murong Xiu had repeatedly delayed them, so they had no choice but to leave the Mansion.


    For the first time, the die-hards and revolutionaries of the West Li Dynasty had no objection to the same thing. They gathered together and discussed for a while. This time, the old officials brought a few reformers to pay a visit to Murong Xiu.


    Seeing that the time was almost right, there was no point in refusing anymore. He shook his sleeves and said, "Then I''ll just have to reluctantly accept it. It''s just that, if the king still has some scruples towards me ¡­"


    "We will definitely stand by your side, Your Highness ¡­" "Yes," the old man and the innovators replied respectfully.


    Just like that, Murong Xiu returned to the Western Kingdom and became a true Regent. This kind of full authority was something that only Murong Xiu had when the young lord was very young. As the young lord slowly grew up, he began to gradually cede power to the young lord, letting him learn how to handle the affairs of state. However, the young master''s subsequent performance greatly disappointed Murong Xiu.


    Originally, Murong Xiu had only wanted to try out this plan with the brothel. Even though he had asked Feng Lingxue for a 12 Mei Ji at the price of the stone-throwing cart, he hadn''t fully expected that this matter would succeed. After all, he hadn''t expected that the person Feng Lingxue had sent to him was the ice-cold Yun Ji he had seen before.


    Although Yun Ji had taken the initiative to accept this mission, Murong Xiu wasn''t too optimistic about Yun Ji''s allure. However, he didn''t expect that this young master''s willpower was so weak. He was just scaring him because of the tragic state he was in, causing him to be scared out of his wits.


    Originally, Mu Rong Xiu had thought about using an iron chain to tie onto his shoulder blades to restrict his movements. He felt that this child was quite cruel and that he might become someone important in the future. In the end, it seemed like this idea was come from that greedy prime minister and not just this kid. Murong Xiu had always been supporting the young master. He''d always felt that this child would not be able to become a tyrant, which was why he''d stopped him from acting. Who would''ve thought that this would become a knot in their hearts?


    Right now, the culprit who caused his death was already dead, and the young master who helped to destroy the country was now a cripple. The imperial court was united in the sky, and Murong Xiu had a feeling that something was wrong. There was still hope to the west. He wanted to let this country continue to grow stronger. He wanted to drive the North Vietnam out of their territory. He didn''t believe that he was inferior to that Helian.

 C226

    On the second day after Murong Xiu returned to the imperial court, Tang Ao hastily went to find him and passed him an official document. As Murong Xiu took the piece of paper, he was both surprised and happy. To his surprise, Yun Ji was able to trick this little king into signing such a ridiculous convention. He was overjoyed that with this item, he would be able to legitimately imprison his young lord.


    Yun Ji had sent someone to deliver this piece of paper to Tang Ao. It was a letter from Xi Li requesting for Dong Ping to send troops to attack the Northern Yue. Murong Xiu hadn''t expected this young master to be so confused and lacking in courage. He was once again interested in the abilities of the Twelfth Meiji, and was also interested in Yunji. He didn''t expect that this ice-cold looking girl was very good at dealing with men.


    This piece of paper was quickly passed around to the officials in the imperial court, and then Murong Xiu said in a deep voice, "Luckily, I''ve been secretly supervising the king and secretly stole this thing from him. If this letter really fell into the hands of the king, and if the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom really agreed, then the Western Land would not be complete. Even if we repel the Northern Yue, what''s the point? We, Xi Li, have always been on equal footing with Dongping and Beiyue. If this letter works, then we will be inferior to them! Little Wang would never have thought that the king, who indulged himself in the warmth of the country, would be so muddleheaded! "


    The officials below were also excited, expressing that the king should not have done so. Some of the reformers stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, please think of a way to make sure that the king won''t leave your sight. Also, that Ten Thousand Flowers House also needs Your Highness to issue an order to copy them!"


    Murong Xiu put on an act and said, "This king also has the same intention as I did when I copied that Ten Thousand Flowers House. I only told the king not to leave my sight. It''s really hard to harm this little king."


    All of the officials asked Murong Xiu to discipline the young master. Murong Xiu was overjoyed, but he still pretended to be unwilling. In the end, the crowd pushed him forward and he had no choice but to do so. Then, Little Wang will reluctantly give it a try. "


    Although he tried it out, his actions were swift and decisive. At noon, the young master who was sleeping soundly in the Ten Thousand Flowers House was brought back to the palace. The Ten Thousand Flowers House was raided, so Murong Xiu ordered his men to let Yun Ji and the others go. The old procuress and others who were originally from the Ten Thousand Flowers House were temporarily imprisoned in the dungeon. Murong Xiu was going to call for his underlings to secretly poison these people so that they wouldn''t cause any trouble.


    After that, Murong Xiu activated the people who had been helping him to concoct the poison. After three days and three nights, this group of people finally came out with a colorless, tasteless, and modified poison. Moreover, once the poison was consumed by the person, they would forget about their troubles and sink into a feeling of nothingness, as if they were filled with power. Eat often and you become dependent on it. Violet Garden had also received a packet of this poison before. After careful study, she found out that this poison was equivalent to an ice poison of later generations. She was rather impressed by Murong Xiu''s ability to create this poison.


    Murong Xiu called this poison "Forget Worry" and dissolved it in the young lord''s tea for him to consume. After a week, the child had become much more obedient. He had been looking forward to Murong Xiu''s appearance every day, because now, he was able to drink tea that made him feel like he was a god. It was an amazing feeling.


    From then on, Murong Xiu was certain that his nephew, who had once imprisoned him, had become a cripple. The emotions in his heart were extremely complicated.


    He watched the boy grow up, and he wanted to help him become the hegemon of a generation. He didn''t expect that this child''s thoughts would run counter to his and lose all trust in him. It had been a long time since he''d seen the young master looking at him with such anticipation. Therefore, he was now more willing than before to go to the young master''s side, chat with him briefly, and occasionally drug him.


    The reason why Mu Rong Xiu was able to do all of this in the capital city was due to his right-hand man, Liu Kun, restraining the Northern Yue Army. The tens of thousands of soldiers and advanced mechanical equipment that he left behind for Liu Dun made Liu Dun even more powerful. Although they couldn''t take down the northern Yue''s defensive city of Mei An, they were able to take back other nearby cities.


    Helian Lie was slightly anxious about the stalemate in the war. He and Zi Yuan discussed whether or not he should return to the capital as a teacher before making a decision. However, Zi Yuan believed that it was imperative to obtain the blueprints for the new mechanisms.


    "The most amazing things are those things. If it wasn''t for Liu Dun''s inability to bring those siege equipment across the Mian River, we would have lost Mian''an City. "If we can get those siege equipment, we''ll abandon Mei An city and head straight for the capital."


    "We should give up Mei An city. Wouldn''t we have to give up the magnetic ore mine?"


    "We already have three thousand magnet soldiers. One magnet can deal with all the surrounding Heaven Armored Soldiers, I feel that it is enough. If we could steal the blueprints and send out the powerful assault vehicles earlier, we could take down the capital city very quickly. "Plus, Mu Rong Xiu went back to the capital." Zi Yuan said.


    Helian Haoyan volunteered, "I''ll have my hidden guards take a peek."


    However, Zi Yuan was not optimistic. "Murong Xiu has godly powers. Your hidden guards train in ordinary martial arts. No matter how high your martial arts are, the basic difference is still obvious."


    With a sigh, Helian Lie replied, "I really didn''t expect that the dark guard I was so proud of would become more and more useless."


    "It''s just that we don''t have a good opportunity like Murong Xiu to obtain a martial arts manual, that''s all." Zi Yuan consoled Helian. He knew that this tough guy was probably missing their children. His oath was to rule the world before his children could speak. However, the West Heaven Alliance was unable to be defeated after a long time. This great hero of the Northern Yue had begun to deny himself.


    Everyone would have their moment of weakness. At this moment, Helian sank into that fragile state of mind.


    After Mu Rong Xiu re-entered the imperial court and gained control of the kingdom, the first thing he did was to make a deal with Feng Lingxue. He handed the blueprint of the siege chariot to Yun Ji, and asked, "Help me ask your marquis, if this duke wants to buy you another mission, what''s the price?"


    Yun Ji''s cold expression flickered with a hint of incomprehension before she continued, "The prince can speak with the marquis himself about this matter. Yun Ji does have a request for you."


    Murong Xiu smiled and said, "Lady Yunji, please feel free to speak."


    "Yunji wants to fight with Tang Ao. I hope Your Highness will allow her to do so." Yun Ji''s eyes were filled with determination.


    "Fighting?" Murong Xiu was surprised.


    "A battle formation." Yunji said firmly.


    Murong Xiu thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Sure, no problem."


    That night, Murong Xiu called Tang Ao over and asked quietly, "Tang Ao, you''re an honest person and won''t lie to me, right?"


    "Tang Ao is completely loyal to the prince. Naturally, he wouldn''t hide anything from the prince." Tang Ao had an honest look on his face.


    "What is your relationship with Yunji?" Murong Xiu smiled. "I feel that our relationship isn''t shallow."


    A trace of awkwardness appeared on Tang Ao''s face. This honest man didn''t know what to say to Murong Xiu.


    With a cold expression, Murong Xiu asked, "Is there anything you''re hiding from me?"


    Tang Ao immediately knelt down: "Prince, please calm your anger. Tang Ao just doesn''t know how to explain this to you."


    Murong Xiu turned around, holding back his laughter as he continued to pretend to be angry. "Speak!"


    Tang Ao is a citizen of Furong City. Your highness knows that, and Yunji is also a citizen of Furong City." Tang Ao hesitated for a long time, but still said, "Yunji''s father is a member of the Dongping City Fengshui Company. "My ancestors also studied these types of Feng Shui arrays, so the two families were quite close to each other.


    Murong Xiu turned around, gesturing for Tang Ao to continue.


    Tang Ao looked at Murong Xiu''s expression and continued, "Afterwards, the Yun family moved back to Eastside Town. When we left, the nine year old Yun Ji fought with me once. "We fought against a very simple elementary Five Elements Formation, but Yun Ji lost to me, so I had no choice but to follow the agreement and give her the Eight Trigrams Mirror that her grandfather gave her to me ¡­"


    When Tang Ao said this, he stopped. Seeing that Murong Xiu had closed his eyes, he didn''t know if he was listening or not, so he hesitated to continue.


    When Murong Xiu heard Tang Ao''s sudden silence, he didn''t open his eyes. Instead, he raised his chin, gesturing for Tang Ao to continue.


    Tang Ao gulped. "Actually, we had another bet back then, and that was ¡­" "In the future, she will marry me ¡­"


    When Murong Xiu heard this, he clapped his hands and laughed. "So that''s how it is." Then, he told Tang Ao and told Ji Yunji to choose a time and place for their sparring.


    Unexpectedly, Tang Ao quickly waved his hands and said: "Forget about it. These past few years, I haven''t studied formations properly, and I''m still at the same level as I was in the past. I heard that Yunji has been diligently studying and studying hard." "If you put it this way, how can we compare? Tang Ao doesn''t have the courage to fight with her anymore."


    "Miss Yun Ji should be in her prime right now. Will you marry her?" Murong Xiu had hit the nail on the head.


    "This ¡­" Tang Ao was speechless. His impression of Yun Ji was still the same as when he first met her. The last time they met, Yun Ji had asked him to give Murong Xiu a document that he signed to deceive Young Master Xi Li. When he first saw Yun Ji, he was shocked to the core. He had never thought that the small girl with big eyes had become so beautiful.


    "Tang Ao, I''m just afraid that I might have wronged Miss Yunji ¡­"


    A crafty light flashed in Murong Xiu''s eyes. "If you want to marry her, it''s not impossible. Although Yunji is currently one of the twelve beauties of the Dongping Young Marquis, Feng Lingxue, but her marriage is not something that''s up to that guy."


    Tang Ao''s eyes lost their luster. "The great name of Twelfth Meiji is like thunder to the ears. Tang Ao is still afraid of being wronged ¡­"


    "Bah!" Murong Xiu cut him off. "You''re a dignified General Xi Li. How could you feel wronged?" "No matter how famous the Twelve Mei Ji is, she''s still a subordinate of the marquis ¡­" As Murong Xiu said this, he suddenly thought of a question. He couldn''t help but whisper into Tang Ao''s ear.


    Tang Ao''s ears instantly turned red: "If Miss Yunji still has her eyes on Tang Ao, I don''t mind ¡­"


    "That''s good." Murong Xiu smiled meaningfully. "I''ve already accepted Miss Yun Ji''s challenge on your behalf."


    Tang Ao was speechless. He knew that things had already come to this point, so he could only listen to Murong Xiu''s arrangements.

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    Speaking of which, the reason why Yun Ji wanted to fight with Tang Ao again was because she wanted to cancel her engagement with him that year and retrieve the Eight Trigrams Mirror. Her parents had already passed away from illness, and she was the only one left in this world. That was why she had fought so hard to become one of Feng Lingxue''s twelve beauties when she was selected as her plan.


    Except, her innocent body had long since been given to the amorous young duke. He couldn''t help but feel a bit regretful whenever he thought of her ridiculous behavior of matching marriage in her youth. After all these years, who knows if this Tang Ao had a change of heart or not. Plus, after she found out that Tang Ao had followed the sinister and cunning Murong Xiu, she was even more worried that the honest Tang Ao from back then had already changed his temperament. She felt that Tang Ao would definitely not accept her. However, her strong self-esteem did not allow Tang Ao to despise her.


    When she helped Violet Garden break through the Eight Lightning Formation Tang Ao had set up for the Northern Yue Army, she understood that the technique Tang Ao knew about hadn''t improved much. Thus, his heart was moved. The best way to break the engagement from that year was to fight him once more. Thus, when Murong Xiu had borrowed Feng Lingxue, Yunji had immediately volunteered to come to the Western City of Mount Li.


    However, when she saw her young brother Tang Ao once again, wearing a half-mask, her heart inexplicably tightened. She didn''t know what this feeling was. It was just that his desire to fight Tang Ao once again grew stronger.


    Murong Xiu quickly arranged a suitable place for Tang Ao and Yun Ji, as well as a hundred civil and military officials to watch from the side. Originally, some of the antiques felt that this kind of formation array was an unorthodox technique. However, when they heard that Tang Ao was able to trap the Northern Yue army with an "Eight Layered Array", these antiques became a bit interested in the battle between formations.


    Therefore, on the day the two of them fought, the surrounding audience stands were completely packed. Some of the people that Murong Xiu invited were afraid that he would come, but most of them were interested in formations. Some people even bought telescopes from the market, although they didn''t know that these new telescopes were actually made by the Regent himself. A small fight like this had unexpectedly made Murong Xiu make a lot of extra money. This money quickly continued to be invested in the development and research of military equipment. From this point of view, Murong Xiu was definitely a winner in terms of military equipment.


    In order to improve the content of the duels, Murong Xiu also participated in the discussions. He had rejected Yun Ji''s request to compete in high-grade formations, but the reason was that the bystanders couldn''t understand what was going on. Mu Rong Xiu even wrote a letter to ask Feng Lingxue for her opinion on this matter. In the end, this guy told him to ask Zi Yuan. Murong Xiu was almost angered to death by Feng Lingxue. She was clearly an enemy to Zi Yuan. However, the thick-skinned Mu Rong Xiu still went out to ask Zi Yuan about it.


    When Zi Yuan received the letter, he was extremely surprised. When he found out about Yunji and Tang Ao''s matter, Helian interjected, "These two must have had an affair."


    Zi Yuan felt that his husband was too smart and could already guess the truth. No matter how he thought about it, it wouldn''t have much of an impact on the current battle situation. After all, it was a personal battle between Yunji from the East Flatland and Tang Ao from the West Faction. Thus, Zi Yuan still generously replied with a suggestion.


    In the end, when this suggestion reached Murong Xiu, he immediately agreed and requested Yun Ji and Tang Ao to follow this procedure. Although Yun Ji meant something, after Murong Xiu said that it was the Empress''s attention, Yun Ji, who still had a lot of admiration for the Empress, stopped protesting.


    Thus, the process of the sparring that day was very simple and modern.


    The first test was to grab answers from the examinees. Yun Ji and Tang Ao each wrote thirty questions on their respective formations. On the day of the battle, the Supervisor, Murong Xiu, randomly selected twenty questions.


    The rule was that after Murong Xiu said the question, the person who rang the gong first answered the question, got the wrong answer, and got another person to answer. If the other person answered correctly, the other person would get a point.


    The second test was a must-answer test. On the day of the magic battle, the Supervisor, Murong Xiu, drew out the questions twice. Every time there were twenty questions, everyone would answer them. The time limit was one drop of time, and the time limit was approximately three minutes from the time Zi Yuan was born. The answers to the right questions accumulated points.


    The third and final trial was where everyone would have an incense stick of time to go to the two identical rooms. They would use the exact same items that Murong Xiu had given them to set up a formation.


    In the end, the final score would be the highest score while the others would be the last one.


    When the competition officially started, Yun Ji was a little nervous. She was a little worried that Murong Xiu would use tricks to choose the topic, so she deliberately chose Tang Ao''s topic. She discovered that she was actually worried that she wouldn''t be able to answer Tang Ao''s question, and couldn''t help but laugh at herself.


    The audience below the stage had originally seen a cold woman standing there with a straight face. Although she was very beautiful, because of the lack of temperature, she appeared to be out of reach, causing them to somewhat distance themselves from this woman. But when the woman revealed a smile, the audience felt that the woman''s beauty made her seem like a fairy that had descended from the heavens.


    As soon as Tang Ao entered the arena, the ladies of the capital began to cheer for him. Although half of his face was wearing a mask, his unmasked face was very angular and handsome. Not only did the mask not give him any points, it instead added a mysterious tint to his appearance, making him look even more dashing.


    Mu Rong Xiu also stood on the stage and pressed down with his hands, signaling for the audience to quiet down. Then, with a loud and clear voice, he said with his inner strength, "The match between Yun Ji and Tang Ao will now officially begin. First, we''ll fight over the answers."


    Murong Xiu explained the rules of the competition to the audience in simple words. When the audience heard this, they all felt that it was quite strange. Thus, their interest in watching this match intensified.


    In order to comfort Yun Ji, Murong Xiu took out a large box from behind him and said, "Miss Yun Ji, the two of you will be fighting over the answers here. Little Wang will shake it for a moment, mix it up, and then randomly pick the answers."


    Yun Ji nodded her head, feeling that this question was still as fair as ever. Even if the questions she had chosen were Tang Ao''s own, she would recognize them as well. She felt that she wouldn''t be able to answer this fellow''s question.


    Picking out the first question was indeed Tang Ao''s question. However, when Yunji saw the answer, she quickly knocked the gong.


    "Miss Yunji, Little Wang hasn''t started, so that doesn''t count. This question should be answered by Tang Ao instead." Mu Rong Xiu said with a smile.


    Yun Ji could do nothing about it, this was indeed what she was worried about.


    Tang Ao gave the correct answer and accumulated some points.


    The second question was posed by Yun Ji. While Tang Ao was still deep in thought, Yun Ji had already rung the gong after Murong Xiu told him the start. Thus, she also got a point.


    The two of them almost alternated their points. Tang Ao''s chance of getting a question was not very high, and there were even some questions that were quite difficult for Yun Ji to answer, but Tang Ao was actually able to answer them correctly. And there was one very simple question, although Yun Ji got it, but she answered it wrongly, so she gave the chance to Tang Ao instead.


    In this way, when the first round of the competition ended, Tang Ao won 11 points, while Yun Ji won 9. The gap between them wasn''t that wide.


    Murong Xiu told the two of them to rest for a bit before starting the second test. Since it was a question that had to be answered, he asked them to scissor. The losers would have to answer the questions first. He also taught the audience the rules of the stone scissor cloth. After that, the traditional guessing boxing style in Xili''s capital was gradually replaced by the stone scissor cloth, and that was the end of the story.


    Yun Ji had lost her guess punch, so she would definitely answer the first question. Yun Ji had taken up most of the topics that Murong Xiu had randomly chosen, which was why Yun Ji had gotten a perfect score on them.


    The audience immediately burst into applause. Everyone was very excited. This beautiful girl was also very intelligent. Only beauties and talented girls would attract more attention.


    When it was Tang Ao''s turn, the group of West Li Capital''s noblewomen once again broke out into enthusiastic applause.


    Tang Ao also came up with his own question for the majority of the questions. However, he didn''t answer two of Yunji''s questions, so in the end he only got 18 points.


    At this point, both of them had a score of 29 points, a draw.


    With an excited tone, Murong Xiu told the audience, "Seems like the real victor is the final test. If you win, you win. If you lose, you lose." Murong Xiu patiently explained the rules of the competition to the audience. Afterwards, he brought Yun Ji and Tang Ao to a room directly opposite the stage.


    "The rooms on the left and right are exactly the same. Your props are also exactly the same, just these things in front of you." Then he said to the audience, "If you''re all interested in these two rooms, you can have four people take a look at these props and these two rooms for a notary."


    Immediately, two women came out of the group of noblewomen, and two officials came out of the group of officials. The four of them looked at the two rooms and the tools, and the four of them confirmed that what the Prince had said was exactly the same.


    The incense began to burn. The first thing the two of them did was finish setting up the formation in the room before the incense was finished. There was no point in this process, but the time limit needed to be deducted, so the two of them were quite nervous.


    When Murong Xiu noticed that Yun Ji didn''t use as many items as Tang Ao did, he couldn''t help but be a bit worried about Tang Ao''s formation. Although Murong Xiu hadn''t studied formations systematically, ever since he had mastered the Book of Heaven''s Path, he no longer felt that these formations lost their mysteriousness. He could even set up small formations of his own. He had yet to completely master a formation that was too large, but he still had some understanding of its mechanism. He also knew that if he wanted to set up a formation in a secret room, the items he needed wouldn''t be as many as possible. The more flaws a cultivator had, the more likely he would be able to break through the formation.


    Yun Ji was the first to exit from the room as she finished setting up her own array formation. Only when the incense stick had almost burnt down did Tang Ao slowly walk out. Soon after, a new incense stick lit up. Tang Ao entered the room first in order to gain more time.


    Everyone stretched their necks and anxiously looked at the doors of the A and B. Seeing that the incense was about to burn out, the door of room B opened first. All of a sudden, all of the male members of the audience cheered while the ladies booed. Some of them even started to pinch their husbands'' ears.


    Thus, it was very clear that Yun Ji had won this match. After the incense stick had burnt to the ground, Tang Ao finally walked out of the ''A'' gate. Moreover, his entire body was in a sorry state. It seemed that the formation set up by Yunji had put him through quite a bit of trouble.

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    Yun Ji, who had defeated Tang Ao, wasn''t as happy as he thought. After the audience dispersed, Yunji stretched out her hand towards Tang Ao. "It''s mine."


    Tang Ao was confused: "What?"


    Yun Ji stomped her foot and said, "My Eight Trigrams Mirror."


    Tang Ao, who had always been honest, was now acting stupid: "What Eight Trigrams Mirror?"


    "..." It''s the one that I lost to you that year. "


    "Since you''ve lost to me, there''s no reason for you to go back." He replied to Yun Ji in accordance with what Murong Xiu had told him.


    "I don''t care, bring it over!" Yunji began to act shamelessly.


    "I put this Eight Trigrams Mirror here," Tang Ao continued to use the words that Murong Xiu had taught him, but he felt that it was a bit strange to say it like this, so he couldn''t help but blush. "Once, when I went to the battlefield, an enemy arrow shot into my chest, and I thought I was dead for sure, but I didn''t expect this Eight Trigrams Mirror to protect me ¡­" It''s not that I don''t want to return it to you, but when you gave it to me, the Eight Trigrams Mirror was intact.


    He forcefully pulled out the Eight Trigrams Mirror from his chest. "Look, the surface of the mirror already has a crack. Do you still want this?"


    Yunji looked at the cracked mirror for a long time without saying anything. Tang Ao didn''t know what to say, but just when Tang Ao was scratching his stomach thinking of the words, Yunji suddenly started crying.


    "If Yunji cries, hug her and comfort her." Murong Xiu''s warning rang in Tang Ao''s ears once more. He hesitated for a moment before raising his hand to hug Yunji''s shoulder. Unexpectedly, Yunji suddenly changed directions and ran away.


    Tang Ao''s feet seemed to stick to the ground, frozen in place. This made Murong Xiu, who was watching from the side, extremely anxious. He couldn''t help but say, "Hurry up and chase him!"


    This loud shout roused the dazed Tang Ao from his stupor. He hurriedly ran in the direction Yun Ji had fled in, chasing after her.


    Tang Ao chased after Yunji all the way to a small forest in the capital''s outskirts. This forest was the one where Murong Xiu had escaped from, so it was relatively sparsely populated.


    Tang Ao silently followed Yun Ji, not saying a word. Yunji knew that Tang Ao was following her and gradually stopped crying. She suddenly turned around and asked, "Why are you following me?"


    "..." "I''m worried about you ¡­" He subconsciously said it out loud.


    "I''m fine, I don''t need you to worry!" Yunji was still very stubborn.


    "But you''re crying ¡­" Tang Ao stammered.


    "If I want to cry, I''ll cry. What can you do about it?" Yunji continued to argue.


    "Yes, yes, yes, I don''t care. It''s just that I don''t want to see you cry." The honest Tang Ao honestly said what he was thinking.


    "Why did you agree to fight me?" Yunji suddenly changed the topic.


    "It''s the prince ¡­" "The Prince ordered me to fight with you, and the Prince said that since Miss Yunji wants to fight, I should do as you say." Tang Ao''s answer was as honest as ever.


    This answer surprised Yun Ji. She hadn''t expected this Murong Xiu to be so interesting.


    "You don''t want to fight with me?" Yunji cautiously asked.


    "Tang Ao doesn''t want to be like this with Miss ¡­" "Tang Ao still hopes that this young lady can fulfill the terms of the bet from back then ¡­" Tang Ao boldly voiced his thoughts.


    "What bet?" It was Yunji''s turn to act dumb.


    "This Eight Trigrams Mirror is the keepsake that the young lady gave Tang Ao back then. The young lady said that as long as we meet in the future, as long as Tang Ao takes out this Eight Trigrams Mirror, if the young lady doesn''t marry, then if Tang Ao doesn''t ¡­" Tang Ao earnestly looked into Yunji''s eyes.


    "It''s just that Tang Ao destroyed that girl''s Eight Trigrams Mirror. Tang Ao feels guilty ¡­" Tang Ao spoke very sincerely.


    Yun Ji finally puffed up and said faintly, "Yun Ji may not be married, but Yun Ji is no longer a virgin."


    "I don''t mind!" Tang Ao couldn''t wait and immediately grabbed Yunji by the shoulder. "With Tang Ao''s God of Disability, if he could get his lady''s love, then Tang Ao would already be very satisfied!"


    Yun Ji couldn''t help but look at Tang Ao''s name before snuggling into his embrace. The two of them tightly embraced each other. This pair of lovers was finally together.


    Ever since Feng Lingxue and Zi Yuan parted ways at the Hibiscus mountain, she had been busy with her personal matters.


    Although he was unruly, he had always been very careful with his contraceptive methods. His charms had all been intimate with him before. If he didn''t do something, his children would be countless.


    However, there was always a problem with the secret. When he returned to Dongping, he discovered that one of the twelve girls he was so proud of had caused him a great deal of trouble, and this person was still ranked first among the twelve!


    Although that woman called Yao Liangliang was not one of the first batch of beauties to be groomed by Feng Lingxue, she was very good at gathering information and bewitching people''s hearts. In Feng Lingxue''s eyes, she was the most successful woman in her plan. What he did not expect was that when he returned to Dongping Kingdom, this woman told him that she was pregnant and that the child in her womb was his.


    Because Feng Lingxue had observed Zi Yuan during her pregnancy, he deduced that she was at least five months pregnant. This way, even if she had to knock out the child, Yao Lian''s life would be in danger.


    Although Feng Lingxue was very angry about this matter, he was somewhat reluctant to part with Yao Lian''s life. He was even more unwilling to part with her because he had spent so much effort to nurture her.


    He still had one more thought in mind, and that was to worry that the person Yao Lian was carrying with her wasn''t his own child. After all, although the things that Mei Ji wanted to do didn''t always have to use her own body, in order to achieve her goals, these Mei Ji''s body definitely had to be sacrificed.


    Because of three times, he still couldn''t bear to kill Yao Lian, so he arranged for her to stay in the water stronghold of the East Fence Town to recuperate and wait for the future to come.


    Perhaps it was due to the great mental pressure, or perhaps it was due to some other reason, but when Yao Luan became pregnant for seven months, she had already begun to show signs of having children. If it wasn''t for the fact that Feng Lingxue was also in the water stronghold, and had called over a very good midwife, it was very possible that Yao Lian would have lost her life because of this.


    The baby Yao Li was giving birth to was a girl. Her face and mouth didn''t look like Yao''s seductive beauty, but exactly the same as Feng Lingxue''s. It was as if she was the little golden fairy next to her.


    When Feng Lingxue took this unexpected daughter of hers from the midwife''s hands, her originally depressed mood was completely swept away. Seeing her so much like his own daughter, his suspicions towards Yao Lian vanished like smoke in thin air. Even though this action of Yao Lian had broken his rules, at the very least, she had given birth to such a cute daughter, and she herself had walked through the gates of hell.


    Thus, Feng Lingxue requested for an order from the king of Eastcalm Kingdom, bestowing Yao Lian the title of the Marquis'' Consort. She had the king give her daughter a name.


    The king of the Empire of Dongping was very happy that Feng Lingxue had a child of her own. Not only did he agree to his request as the concubine, he even bestowed the title of princess to his daughter. There was a difference between a princess and a princess. This child had been born a princess, so his life was pretty good.


    The king of the Empire of Dongping didn''t give the little princess a name, he only gave her the title of "Princess of Peace". Thus, Feng Lingxue named her child "Xixi of the Phoenix Garden" and used the word "Courtesan", which could also be considered his way of expressing his love and longing for Zi Yuan.


    Because Fengyuan Xi was a premature baby, her condition ever since she was born had not been very good. Thus, Feng Lingxue called the genius pediatrician she had introduced to Helian Lie before and brought him with her. She gave him a way for him to recuperate and rushed all the way to the Marquis Mansion. Although the fences were quite rich in herbs, it wasn''t a very big city after all. There were still some conditions that couldn''t be compared with the Hou Mansion.


    The journey was slow, considering the newborns and the newborns. Only after a month did the group return to the manor. As a result, the Full Moon Wine from Phoenix Garden had also been lavishly held at the marquis'' manor.


    The king of the Empire of Dongping had sent over the best night pearls, gold, silver, and jewelry, as well as a large jade longevity lock. In the midst of the chaos, not only did Murong Xiu send over the blueprints for the siege chariots he had promised, he also sent a special product of Xi Li''s, Sheep Fat White Jade, to Princess Ping An Li. The things delivered by the Northern Yue were very cheap, they were the clothes Zi Yuan''s children wore when they were young. In her heart, Zi Yuan explained that according to the customs of her era, children who wore the clothes of a mature family''s child would grow up in peace and health.


    Feng Lingxue was very fond of Zi Yuan''s gift. His heart was now entirely with his daughter. He immediately understood why Helian had become much more affectionate after having a child, and why he didn''t have as many angles as before.


    After the full moon wine, Fengyuan''s health was still not very good, so Feng Lingxue simply called for people to dress her in the clothes of a child.


    Speaking of which, it was also very dramatic. Ever since the clothes from the Violet Garden were delivered to her on the boat, her body had actually gotten better and better. The pediatrician who had been nurturing her all this time was very happy and quickly changed the medicine.


    However, the troublesome matter happened again. Yao Lian no longer had any milk, and Phoenix Garden''s Xi Xi was unwilling to drink the milk of the wet nurse she had found. This child had been hungry for two or three days, so he worried Feng Lingxue to death.


    It was a good thing that at this moment, Violet Garden''s letter appeared like a savior. She sent some goat''s milk to Feng Lingxue and told her that she could drink some in place of human milk.


    The goat''s milk smelled extremely fishy. Feng Lingxue was a bit worried that Fengyuan wouldn''t be willing to drink it, but she didn''t expect that this child would drink it right after giving it to her. This caused Feng Lingxue to be overjoyed. She quickly wrote to Ziyuan and at the same time, sent someone to the Northern Yue to purchase goat''s milk.


    Leaving aside the fact that Feng Lingxue was wholeheartedly focusing on her adorable daughter, Murong Xiu was staying in the capital. While he was planning his strategy, he gradually had a plan in his mind.


    On this day, Mu Rong Xiu received a letter from Zi Yuan, who had retreated from Mei An city and met up with Ye Lan Cang in the Hibiscus Courtyard. The letter was mixed with a chess piece for chess and a very worn-out letter.


    Helian and Zi Yuan watched it together, and after they finished, jealousy erupted.


    "This Murong Xiu is too much!" I actually wrote you such a numb love letter! " Helian Lie stroked Zi Yuan''s hair and said, "Also, my beloved concubine, can you explain what happened to this chess piece?"


    Zi Yuan knew that when Helian said he loved his concubine, his heart had already turned over. Indeed, she hadn''t told Helian Lie about the five pieces of chess. She immediately explained it to Helian. At the same time, she called for someone to bring her a Go to show her how to use the five pieces of chess.


    Helian Lie was extremely interested in learning this. He looked at his Queen with interest and said, "Zi Yuan, how many surprises will you give me that I cannot predict? "How many secrets do you have that I do not know?"


    His eyes were burning, filled with boundless tenderness. In the past few months, they had been busy with battles. Every day, they would be extremely exhausted. The ceremony between husband and wife, on the other hand, would rarely happen.


    At this moment, in Helian''s eyes, Zi Yuan saw two words, "I want you."


    "Mu Rong Xiu actually dared to send you alone to meet him in the capital city. He''s too arrogant!" Helian Lie''s eyes flickered. "However, I keep having the feeling that this old man is not selling any good medicine."

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    Zi Yuan nodded. "I think so as well. However, there is a saying that goes'' one cannot enter a tiger''s den ''. I think it would be better if I went to take a look."


    "No." Helian Peng overbearingly refused, then he suddenly kissed the Violet Garden''s alluring red lips under the candlelight.


    Zi Yuan nearly choked on his kiss. She knew that the man before her was getting jealous. However, this feeling of suffocation did not make her feel comfortable. Hence, she escaped from his embrace by running away from his lips.


    "Zi Yuan, you''re getting more and more naughty now." Helian''s breathing became heavier.


    "Do you want to give Ying Qi and Ying Lin a younger sister? Recently, Feng Lingxue had a daughter, are you envious of her? " Zi Yuan teased.


    "That''s right, can''t I?" Helian did not contradict her at all.


    In the end, Helian''s strength was slightly greater than Zi Yuan''s. Furthermore, Zi Yuan would not do anything excessive to his beloved husband. Thus, she quickly surrendered.


    It was currently the height of spring. In the Hibiscus City, the rooms where Helian and Violet Garden were resting were suddenly filled with a charming atmosphere and was filled with a fragrant smell.


    The next day, when Zi Yuan woke up, it was already late in the morning. She touched her side, but Helian was not by her side. She went out to look for Helian.


    She was stunned for a moment. She knew that Helian was worried that she would be in danger, so she went to meet with that Murong Xiu in his place. But, Murong Xiu, oh Murong Xiu, if you are in danger, how can I, the Violet Garden, live on alone?


    Helian Lie sent a message to Murong Xiu in the tone of Zi Yuan, saying that he would be attending the meeting. He didn''t continue on his journey and headed west at a normal pace, heading towards the capital city.


    Murong Xiu had set up a special banquet at the capital''s guest house that Zi Yuan had rescued. When he heard the news that a guest from Bei Yue had arrived, he couldn''t help but get excited and went out to welcome him.


    However, he couldn''t help but smile when he saw the proud and arrogant King of Northern Yue. Although it wasn''t the Violet Garden, it seemed pretty good to have come to the Northern King''s side. He originally had two plans. One was for Zi Yuan to come by herself, and the other was for him to plot against the current situation. This Helian Profound Wings really dotes on Violet Garden! He was the king of an empire, yet he risked his life for his empress. Was he stupid? Stupid? He still felt that even though Helian Lie could be considered a hero, he was still far from being able to compare to Feng Lingxue and himself. And the only woman in this world that could be compared to him was the Violet Garden; no one else could be compared. Right now, Xi Li had already lost half of his territory. It wasn''t that simple to recover his lost territory in a short period of time, so ¡­ With this thought in mind, Murong Rong revealed his usual sinister smile. It was just that Helian Lie didn''t notice his expression as he followed behind him.


    Murong Xiu''s feast menu was still very sumptuous: First, there were six plates of cold dishes: Sweet Honey (made from glutinous red dates), Smile (carved from apple), Faint (drunk shrimp), Black (vinegar mixed with small wooden ear), and Hot (couple''s lung). If the Violet Garden were here, she would definitely be unable to resist comparing the taste of these dishes with the dishes of her era.


    Helian did not have much interest in dishes. He just thought that the names of these dishes were rather interesting. They were all folded words and the taste of the cold dishes was still very good.


    "The best wine in the world is the red girl of Dongping." Mu Rong Xiu said with a smile. Then, he clapped his hands and someone brought over two jars of unopened Nu Er Hong.


    "Xuan Yi was fortunate enough to be able to drink with the Regent for a long time. I''m really very happy." Helian Lie did not hesitate at all. He opened the pot himself and poured the wine into the bowl. He then grabbed the jar and started gulping down the wine. He looked manly.


    Murong Xiu didn''t stand on ceremony with him. He opened the jar of wine and took it to drink.


    Following that, more and more dishes with the characteristics of Western Paradise were served one after another. Helian Yu was worried that Helian Lie would put medicine in the dishes, but after thinking for a bit, he decided to relax his heart and drink and eat to his heart''s content like a pair of good brothers.


    In Murong Xiu''s eyes, this action was rather vulgar. He didn''t know that Zi Yuan liked the natural manliness that Helian Lie exuded. Even though the Violet Garden initially had the heart to submit to him, but in the end, she was still defeated by Helian''s innate masculinity. So, it meant that Murong Xiu was destined to be poor for his entire life, and that he wouldn''t be able to obtain the true care and goodwill of a man and a woman from the Violet Garden.


    As Murong Xiu drank his wine and ate, he pondered about whether or not he should call out the pretty girl he bought from Feng Lingxue to seduce Helian.


    Ever since that time when he exchanged the blueprints for the siege engine for Yun Ji to design a trap for him to escape from Young Master Xi Li, he felt more and more that this Mei Ji of Feng Ling Xue''s was extremely useful. He had also written a letter to Feng Ling Xue, and wanted to find out how to nurture Mei Ji. Feng Lingxue, who had seen through his thoughts, could only reply with one word: "Energy." He knew that in the end, he was not good at this. Ever since he''d acquired the Heavenly Arts Treasure Manual, he''d been most adept at using traps and mechs. This was also good. It was impossible for anyone to know everything. There would always be advantages and disadvantages.


    His plan this time, was to prevent any accidents, he still bought another Mei Ji from Feng Lingxue. This Mei Ji was Feng Lingxue''s newly groomed Aunt Fang. This time, he did not give Feng Lingxue a blueprint, but rather gold. Fortunately, Feng Lingxue didn''t ask as loudly as him, and only asked curiously: "Are you not short on money for military supplies? You still have that much money to spend? "


    Mu Rong Xiu smiled but didn''t say anything.


    The girl''s red spirit was quite strong. Helian''s alcohol tolerance was not bad, but not bad. Because he had thought about it, he gradually started to feel a little intoxicated.


    Seeing that Helian Lie was drunk, Murong Xiu made up his mind to use the strategy of seducing her.


    Thus, Helian and Murong Xiu drank from the wine jar once again. After drinking a few mouthfuls, when Helian took the jar away, he discovered that there was an additional beauty in front of him.


    This beauty''s figure was somewhat plump and her skin was very white, very similar to the texture of the white jade produced by Xi Li''s special product. Her eyebrows were delicate and pretty, and between her brows, there was a unique sense of elegance; her cherry red lips were full and rosy, very similar to a red cherry, making one want to take a bite and give it a try.


    "Murong..." Is this your queen? " He didn''t know if this drunken Helian was deliberately asking or just talking.


    A look of unhappiness and awkwardness flashed across Murong''s face, then he said with a face full of smiles: "How could that be! This is the beauty that I have specially picked for you, the king of the Northern Yue! "


    "Hmm?" Helian Lie muttered in dissatisfaction, "Murong Xiu, what''s the meaning of this?"


    "Don''t you understand? I specially picked this beauty for you, Helian, ah! " Mu Rong Xiu emphasized the word ''special''.


    At the right time, Aunt Fang wrapped her jade-like arms around Helian''s neck, "Your Royal Highness said, you are the King of the Northern Yue? Much younger than the Chinese medicine I imagined! " Her voice was very coquettish, and her actions were very bold and unrestrained.


    Helian didn''t intentionally avoid her. He only furrowed his brows and loudly said to Helian Lie with dissatisfaction, "In order to marry Zi Yuan, I chased out all of the three palaces and six courtyards from the palace. It''s not like you don''t know what it means to get me such a thing, Murong Xiu."


    When Aunt Fang heard Helian say that she was something, she felt somewhat unhappy in her heart. However, with the good training, she quickly buried this unpleasant feeling deep within her heart. She continued to perform her bewitching arts on Helian Xuan Yi.


    "Brother Helian, how can a man only have one woman?" Murong Xiu mocked.


    "Then you don''t have a woman yet!" Helian shouted like a child.


    In his heart, Murong Yi once again held a trace of disdain towards Helian Lie, but his smile remained the same. "How do you know that I don''t have a woman? "I have a lot of women in Murong, hehehehe ¡­" He suddenly laughed strangely.


    It turned out that the unique aphrodisiac that he had seen evenly among these dishes had finally taken effect on Helian''s body. He saw that Helian''s face, ears and hands were not the color of wine, but the pink of his exclusive aphrodisiac.


    A strong man who had been drugged with this medicine wouldn''t be able to dispel the drug unless he interacted with a woman. That was why Murong Xiu was laughing so happily. He was laughing so strangely now.


    Hearing Murong Xiu''s strange laughter, Helian sensed the changes in his body and knew that something bad was about to happen.


    The seductive face of the girl before him became more and more blurry. Helian realized that this girl who was always surrounding him with her aura seemed to be more and more like Zi Yuan.


    Mu Rong Xiu had tested this aphrodisiac on the Great General of the Northern Yue. This time, it was refined and scattered among different dishes. When combined, with the catalysis of the best girl red, although the power of the attack wouldn''t be too strong, it was still quite unbearable.


    In his heart, Murong Xiu still cursed at Helian "so stupid." Then, he motioned for Lady Fang to take care of the man in front of her. He got up and walked away.


    "Don''t go!" Helian Xuan Yi tried his best to keep his head clear as he grabbed Murong Xiu''s sleeve. However, Mu Rong Xiu told him with a charming voice, "King of Northern Yue, enjoy this enchanting night!"


    With that, he left with a laugh. The next good thing he wanted to see was whether or not the actor in his mind would show up.


    After Murong Xiu left, Lady Fang relaxed a little. She could see that this man was doing his best to resist the medicine. This kind of willpower was truly admirable. When Aunt Fang had been training with Mei Ji, she had heard many strange stories about the Empress of Northern Yue. She was very curious about this woman, and she was also curious about the king of the Northern Yue who had separated the harem for her. Even though she was Mei Ji, who was newly trained by Feng Lingxue, she had already gone through two to three missions and had not failed before. Since the Little Marquis had sent her here this time, he presumably also thought that she would not fail.


    However, facing this man who was trying his best to stay awake against the medicinal properties of the drug, Lady Fang was a little uncertain about whether she could complete this task. The peculiar feeling in her heart couldn''t be forgotten no matter how hard she tried. She understood a little why Murong Xiu hadn''t randomly found a woman after drugging this man. Instead, he had insisted on hiring Feng Lingxue''s charming Ji to accomplish this. She hadn''t completely used her bewitching arts yet, so this man didn''t seem to care too much about her teasing.


    His thoughts diverged and he gave Helian a bit of breathing space. The appearance of Aunt Fang changed from the appearance of Violet Garden back into that of Lady Fang. He forcefully pushed away the woman in front of him and ran towards the corridor. He remembered that when he had entered this place, there was a pool of water. He felt that if he jumped into it, he would be able to suppress this strong impulse.

 C230

    Because of the effects of the medicine, Helian, under his deepening self-denial, gradually combined the appearance of Zi Yuan that he missed in his heart with the Lady Fang who was beginning to perform her charming technique in front of him. He mumbled "Zi Yuan" under his breath and then embraced her in his arms.


    Seeing that the time was ripe, she supported the tall man in front of her and walked step by step into the room that Murong Xiu had prepared.


    Murong Xiu had been watching her from far away. He saw Helian hesitate for a moment, but in the end, Helian couldn''t resist the temptation of both the medicine and the beauty''s charm and entered the room. This made Murong Xiu snort in disdain at Helian''s perseverance.


    He stood there leisurely, looking at the twinkling stars in the black sky. The gloominess from before gradually subsided, and the feeling of having the entire world under his control seemed to gradually return to his heart. He extended his five fingers toward the starry sky and clenched his fist.


    A servant hastily walked over. Seeing how intoxicated Murong Xiu was, he didn''t dare to say anything.


    "What is it?" Murong Xiu coldly snorted.


    The servant said in a low voice, "Your Highness, I found the person you were talking about at the door."


    Murong Xiu''s eyes lit up as he thought, Finally, all of the main stars in my mind are here. This scene was one in which no one was able to achieve the desired result. It was so good, this couple, but the feeling of being loved far more than he had imagined!


    The other ''star'' in Murong Xiu''s heart was Zi Yuan.


    As Murong Xiu wished, Zi Yuan still came to the Western City of Li. When Zi Yuan woke up, he discovered that Helian had left to go to the Western City to meet Murong Xiu in her place. However, she didn''t feel at ease when Helian Lie went alone.


    Because they had children, the couple felt pity for him and neglected to guard him. Letting Murong Xiu escape was already a grave mistake. This time, it was clear that Mu Rong Xiu had some sort of plan. Zi Yuan couldn''t be at ease and wanted to head to the tiger''s den alone.


    Zi Yuan followed behind Helian silently, trying his best not to let Helian Lie discover his existence. Along the way, they arrived at Mu Rong Xiu''s mansion. She had wanted to climb over the wall and enter from the place where she had previously been, but she realized that she didn''t understand formations, so she didn''t act rashly. She could only helplessly watch as Helian Lie entered.


    She had been waiting outside for a long time, but there was still no sign of Helian Lie coming out. She was a bit anxious, but she didn''t expect that the entrance to the courtyard would suddenly open. Murong Xiu was standing at the entrance, dressed in a magnificent regent''s robe.


    Zi Yuan did his best to hide in the shadows. He thought to himself, ''Murong Xiu shouldn''t have discovered me that quickly. Maybe he''s purposely trying to mystify me. Could it be that he''s already tried to kill Helian?'' Zi Yuan''s heart skipped a beat as he discovered that he was starting to panic.


    Unexpectedly, Murong Xiu suddenly said, "Zi Yuan, since you''ve come, why are you still hiding from me?"


    The Violet Garden continued to hold her breath, unwilling to make a sound.


    Who would have thought that Murong Xiu would actually be walking towards her hiding spot? He was getting closer and closer. When he was only 10 feet away, Murong Xiu stopped. Zi Yuan, aren''t you curious about what Helian is doing inside? " Helian said with a chuckle.


    "You are worried about Helian''s safety. Actually, Helian is in Little Wang''s residence having fun!" Mu Rong Xiu continued.


    Zi Yuan was about to blurt out an ''impossible'', but when she thought again, she resisted the urge to come out.


    Zi Yuan, I know you are there. Helian is there, and the person who promised you that you would never touch another woman in this life is in my house. "If you don''t believe me, we can go in and take a look. Come out, I''ll show you ¡­"


    When the Violet Garden heard this, she knew that Murong Xiu had indeed discovered her. Thus, she walked out from the shadows.


    When Murong Xiu saw her, he was overjoyed. "Zi Yuan, you''re really here!"


    The Violet Garden looked at him coldly and asked, "Just what did you do to Helian Lie?"


    Mu Rong Xiu raised his hands innocently. "How could I dare to drink too much? What is your husband doing? He drank too much and started to mess with my dancers. I couldn''t stand it any longer, so I came out to take a breather. Unexpectedly, my servant said that he saw the empress, so I ¡­"


    "He must have done something to him!" Zi Yuan naturally didn''t believe Murong Xiu''s lies.


    "If you don''t believe me, then come with me and have a look." Seeing the resolute expression on Murong Xiu''s face, Zi Yuan hesitated.


    At that time, Helian was just an ordinary man with three palaces and six courtyards. If he hadn''t fallen in love with her and wanted to marry her as his concubine, she would have insisted that he disband the three palaces and six palaces. Like other women in this space and time, she wanted to work together. However, how could Zi Yuan allow herself to share her lover with other women?


    For some reason, she really did follow him into his courtyard and walked all the way to a beautiful courtyard. From afar, they could hear a sound that made one''s heart beat, a woman''s voice that was especially charming, sounding ear-piercing and disgusted in the Violet Garden''s ears. The voice sounded familiar and unfamiliar, as if it was the voice of the person she was most familiar with, but it didn''t sound like it.


    Zi Yuan''s steps became heavy as if they were filled with lead. She didn''t have the courage to continue forward. As a hitman, she had watched the love of men in the world with cold eyes.


    It wasn''t that she didn''t want to believe in the Helian Profound Wings, but putting her in this kind of situation and hearing that familiar voice at this moment was so unfamiliar and repulsive, mixed with the coquettish breathing of other women who might be very attractive in his ears. This visual impact was completely unacceptable to Zi Yuan, who was relatively straight and clumsy in terms of his feelings.


    She only felt that her eyes were a little swollen and a little sore, but the vision in front of her eyes was very clear. It was not the feeling of her eyes becoming blurry and being unable to see the world, only the feeling of tears flowing out like spring water.


    Murong Xiu looked at Zi Yuan, whose facial expression changed drastically in an instant. It was as if nothing had happened. For a moment, he was somewhat flustered. He didn''t know why he would feel a faint heartache when he saw a Violet Garden like this.


    Zi Yuan stood in the beautiful courtyard, listening to the duets of men and women playing one after another. She could even hear Helian asking her what the name of that despicable, unfamiliar woman was. However, that woman didn''t say her name, making Zi Yuan feel even more unhappy.


    She suddenly turned around. Murong Xiu originally wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and didn''t say anything.


    Murong Xiu looked at her as she stood there, wondering what she would do next. Should he rush into the room, see the room full of spring, and catch him in the bed in front of him, or what should he do?


    Even though she didn''t see the image when she heard the voice, there might be all sorts of possibilities. In the past, when she was an assassin, she would check the internet during her free time to read some ambiguous and funny segments, such as the bridge over the classic contact lens, or even the dialogue between the two.


    At this moment, although she wanted to convince herself that everything in front of her was definitely Murong Xiu''s scheme, she discovered that her heart was becoming more and more sore. The pressure on her chest was becoming more and more intense, making her unable to catch her breath. The familiar male voice in her ear gradually made her unable to persevere in her trust in Helian. The scenes of when she met Helian were flashing before her eyes like a movie.


    Her tears finally froze in the corner of her eyes in this intense swelling. With a blink of her long eyelashes, beads of tears began to roll down her face. The soundless cry was the most painful!


    She could barely speak anymore, so she walked toward the door without a word.


    Murong Xiu knew that he should ask again, "Should we go in and take a look?" However, the enormous sorrow of the Violet Garden actually infected him as well. He actually could not ask such a cruel question. He discovered that even though he was someone who wanted to watch a show, or had purposefully created such a good show, when both stars in the show were very involved, he was unconsciously brought into the show by the female lead.


    He even had the urge to say to Zi Yuan, "It''s better not to have that man. Come to my side. I can guarantee that you''ll be the only woman in my life!" However, he knew that this proud woman did not like to be pitied or robbed by others. If he did not say anything now, he might be able to maintain a friendly relationship with her.


    Even though he knew that Zi Yuan wouldn''t have been able to defeat him, Murong Xiu felt that it was simply unimaginable for a woman to have such an explosive feeling.


    The Violet Garden walked step by step towards the door with great difficulty. After walking out of the Murong Courtyard, she slowly walked towards the inn she was staying at. She returned to the inn, packed up the clothes and money she had brought with her, and prepared to leave. Fortunately, they were in the capital city, and not in the city. However, at that moment, the Violet Garden was not leaving in a carefree manner. Instead, she was leaving in sorrow.


    Her emotions had been severely damaged, and she didn''t have time to analyze them. She was certain of only one thing, and that was that after he had married her, he had vowed never to touch another woman again, but now that oath had been broken. All she knew was that this Helian, the man she loved deeply, had not promised him a promise. In her eyes, it was a serious betrayal, an unforgivable sin!


    She rode slowly and sadly, ignoring the dark guards who had found her in Helian on the road. The dark guards had no choice but to turn their verbal messages into text messages and put them in her luggage. She stuffed these messages in the deepest part of her luggage without even opening them. She did not read even the letter that was sent by Ye Blueblue. Along the way, her restless look attracted some people who took the opportunity to rob her of her home, but how could the Purple Garden underestimate her? Even if her mood fell to a low level, it would still be a piece of cake to take care of her underlings.

 C231

    Half a month later, the Violet Garden returned to Beiyue Capital City.


    When she returned to the palace, she found out that Helian couldn''t be reached during this period of time. She had been ignoring the news from the dark guards, so the entire North Vietnamese government was in chaos.


    As for Helian, on the morning after Zi Yuan left, he woke up exhausted. When he saw the unfamiliar woman lying beside him, he jumped from his bed to the ground in shock.


    At this moment, Mu Rong Xiu rushed in. He clapped his hands and laughed loudly, "The king of the Northern Yue is indeed an outstanding and elegant person! It shouldn''t have been his original self! "


    Helian Lie''s face darkened. He knew that this was a weakness of Murong Xiu. He might even try to sow discord between him and Zi Yuan. He knew that Murong Xiu had always coveted the Purple Garden.


    "What do you want?" Helian Lie glared at him.


    "I''m not thinking of anything. I''m just wondering if I should tell you something." Murong Xiu stood by the table and poured himself a cup of tea. He took a sip and said, "Ah! I almost forgot. The tea is cold."


    "You old fox, stop keeping us in suspense!" Helian was still very imposing.


    "Alright, then I won''t go back on my word." Murong Xiu cleared his throat and pretended to be serious as he continued, "Your Empress, Lady Zi Yuan, was actually invited to see me yesterday."


    At first, Helian only listened. Then, his eyes widened. "Murong Xiu, what did you say?!" Zi Yuan, she''s been here before?! "


    "Yeah." Murong Xiu began to play with the lid of the teapot.


    "Then, yesterday ¡­" Helian Lie''s expression turned somewhat awkward.


    "Oh, she didn''t come in." Mu Rong Xiu remained calm and collected.


    "Oh ¡­" "That''s good ¡­" Helian Lie put down the snack bar, but Murong Xiu''s other words quickly made him angry.


    "However, although she didn''t come in, she stood outside in the courtyard for a long time. Speaking of which, Aunt Fang is really amazing, you two are simply a mixture of water and milk! "Hahahahaha!" With the laughter behind him, Murong Xiu''s laugh was quite unbridled, full of mockery and ridicule.


    This infuriated Helian Lie. He rushed forward and threw a punch at Helian Lie''s face.


    The two of them started fighting right in the middle of the room. Mu Rong Xiu''s martial arts were both vicious and tactful, and he was always able to nimbly evade Helian''s fatal attacks. Both of them actually did not have the upper hand over the other.


    At this time, Aunt Fang was lying on the bed, not knowing whether she should wake up or continue pretending to be asleep. It seemed a little silly to continue pretending to be asleep. With such a big commotion, there was no reason for her to be able to continue sleeping soundly like before. But what if he woke up? In the end, she was still conflicted. She woke up and pretended to be scared as she hid in a corner of the bed to watch the fight between these two experts.


    It was just that the martial arts of Helian Xuan Yi was most suitable for fighting on the battlefield, and not fighting alone. On the other hand, Mu Rong Xiu was different. Not to mention that he had rich one-on-one combat experience, the Secret Art of the Heavenly Arts that he rested in was a martial arts manual that was suitable for both individual fights and group fights.


    Thus, after a long time, Helian began to be at a disadvantage. Following that, more and more flaws appeared on his body. If he wasn''t careful, he would leave the gap in his back open for Murong Xiu. With two slaps, Helian''s body was sent flying. His internal injuries caused him to spit out a mouthful of blood.


    Murong Xiu stopped, but the mockery didn''t stop. "I didn''t expect that the king of the Northern Yue, who is rumored to have great willpower, would still be unable to resist his loose nature. And last night, was it too difficult?"


    How could Helian could possibly endure such words? He immediately crawled up from the ground, clenched his fists and rushed forward. The two had not been fighting for long before Helian was sent flying again by the heavy blows.


    Her body was even starting to spasm. Aunt Fang felt that if this carried on, this great hero would be beaten to death by a villain like Mu Rong Xiu. Although she knew she shouldn''t speak, she couldn''t help but feel sympathy for him. She crawled out from the corner of her bed and timidly said to Mu Rong Xiu, "Your highness, if we go on like this, we''ll really ¡­" "He lost his life ¡­"


    "Hmph." Murong Xiu snorted.


    So Lady Fang went forward, intending to help Helian up, but Helian did not want her help at all, and kept struggling to escape his embrace.


    Murong Xiu laughed again. "The treasure that you held in your arms last night. You''re not going to admit your loss today?" Helian Profound Wings, Helian Profound Wings, are you even a man or not! "


    Hearing this, the veins on Helian Lie''s body popped out as he tried to crawl up from the ground. However, as soon as he stretched out his arms, he was grabbed by Murong. His wrist shook and Helian fell down again.


    Murong Xiu used his boots to kick Helian. He said unhappily, "So boring. I can''t let it go so quickly. Hmph."


    Afterwards, he ordered that Helian was to be carried down to the Celestial Prison.


    As for the completed mission, after receiving the reward, Lady Fang rushed from the west to the east to report this matter to the Junior Marquis, Feng Lingxue.


    Mu Rong Xiu knew that he couldn''t hide this from Feng Lingxue, but he didn''t want to hide it from her. If things went on like this, only death awaited Xi Li. If he wanted to save himself at this moment, he could only resort to such tricks. It would be best if he could just kill Helian Lie. However, he had kept Feng Lingxue''s Mei Ji by his side the entire time, so it was impossible for him to kill her on the spot. Fortunately, this Helian was quite cooperative and just fainted on the spot.


    After Helian was locked up in the Sky Prison, he did not receive any treatment. The reason why Murong Xiu locked him in the Sky Prison was to let him self-destruct. He was very clear on the fact that with Helian''s body, even if he could withstand such internal injuries, it wouldn''t last for more than three months.


    Even if the Violet Garden was able to withstand the pressure in the Northern Yue, she would have no other choice when Helian died. Could it be that she would still want to be a female emperor? The reason why he didn''t immediately kill Helian after locking him up in the Sky Prison was mainly because he wanted to see how this mysterious woman, Zi Yuan, would change his mind after his emotional setback and then disappear for a period of time.


    It could be said that Murong Xiu''s mentality was similar to those of the modern era who watched the lab''s mice. However, in the end, he still regretted not getting rid of the roots, just like how Helian regretted not having been careful when he was with Murong Xiu.


    The imperial government of the Northern Yue was in chaos. However, after Zi Yuan returned to the capital, order was gradually restored. However, when she flipped open the information regarding Murong Xiu''s secret guard, another bolt of thunder came crashing down on her head: Helian Profound Wings had disappeared.


    According to the secret guard, Helian entered Murong Courtyard and never came out. When Murong returned to the Royal Mansion in the city, Helian did not come out. The dark guards had been unable to contact Helian for the better part of a month. That was why they had determined that Helian really had disappeared.


    Zi Yuan forced himself to calm down and gave the hidden guards the order to search for Helian on a large area. During this period of time, she was completely unable to see her own children. Upon seeing them, she would be like a little girl, with tears streaming down her face.


    She felt that this shouldn''t be her. She shouldn''t have been able to release her emotions so easily. Tears should have been something that was far away from her. So she decided to minimize contact with her children, but the natural intimacy between the children and their mothers was not something that could be prevented. A pair of living treasures would still lead the suckling nannies to search for their mother, and each time they would find Ziyuan.


    At this time, in the imperial court, there were people who were disobedient. Some people had obtained the news of Helian''s disappearance from who knows where. They immediately brought it up in the morning assembly and asked Zi Yuan to confirm the matter.


    Violet Garden did not want to hide things from others. Furthermore, she felt that since you all brought it up, she should just openly admit it.


    Her admission immediately caused a hubbub in the imperial court. In the morning assembly the next day, someone began to announce that Zi Yuan should give up his power and have his officials and a few princes discuss the selection of a successor to the Helian Profound Wings.


    "Helian''s successor should at least be his son." At this moment, she was extremely calm. She was such a person, and every time she reached a critical moment, she would become extremely calm. Thus, she was even more able to deal with crisis situations accurately.


    "Your Royal Highness, you are still young." Some of the old officials asked while trembling.


    "As his mother, I can assist in the political affairs. Aren''t there still many beloved concubines assisting in this court!?" Zi Yuan replied in a neither soft nor hard tone.


    "When the king is here, he insists on sharing power with the empress. "This rule of power is a privilege granted to the empress by the king. Now that the king is gone, shouldn''t you ¡­" a younger official suggested.


    Zi Yuan was immediately enraged. "Impudent! When did Helian disappear? Where did you get this news? This empress only just found out that there was no way to contact Helian. Helian must be carrying out some secret operation! If you wish so much that Helian is not here, then do you have the intention to rebel! "


    That person was immediately frightened by Zi Yuan to the point that his body started to tremble. He had not been in the imperial court for long, but he had often heard the empress''s brutality from the old officials in the imperial court. He realized that he had inadvertently said the wrong thing. He immediately slapped himself on the face, "This official deserves to die! This subject deserves to die! I have no intention to rebel! "


    "Since you deserve to die, then die." Just as Zi Yuan finished speaking, he was stunned for a moment. A dart had already been taken out. Pity that young official, who had just entered the imperial court, had lost his life just like that.


    The Imperial Court, which had been in an uproar, suddenly became incomparably silent. Those officials who''d been preparing to follow the wind and demand for the empress to hand over power were so frightened that they didn''t dare to make a sound. They even tried to keep their breathing to a minimum.


    "One day without any definite news of Helian''s death, Helian is your king!" Zi Yuan''s voice was imposing as the officials could not agree to the empress''s decree.


    During this period of time, one of the things that had slightly improved Zi Yuan''s mood was that Qu Shuangshuang had come to the capital to find her. It was Night Blue Cang who had asked the Dark Guard to bring Qu Shuangshuang over. Ye Indigo Blue knew that he was a military official. Under such circumstances, he was completely unable to help Zi Yuan. Ziling wanted to help, but she didn''t have the ability to. He thought of the disciple of Zi Yuan, who had stayed in the western part of the capital, and thought of how Zi Yuan had once mentioned that he wanted to set up a hitman organization. Therefore, he used his own authority to mobilize the intermediate secret guards to escort Qu Shuangshuang all the way to the capital of North Yue City and sent her to the side of Queen Zi Yuan.

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    The arrival of Shuangshuang added a touch of brightness to the gray life of Ziyuan during this period. Coincidentally, during this period of time, Zi Yuan really wanted to purge those who wanted to support the new King and oppose the women''s rule. During the period of turmoil during which the court was in a state of chaos, the Minister of the Left had infiltrated the imperial court with many of his students. He had even tried to rope in a few idle princes who had not asked about politics for a long time. One of the Left Premier''s men had been killed by a dart in the morning assembly. She knew that her actions had completely turned the Minister of the Left into her enemy. The most important thing for him to do now was to use assassination to clear out his young supporters one by one, depriving him of the control of his words and the pump in the imperial court.


    She personally investigated a file, spent three days and three nights to compile a list, and then handed it to Shuang Shuangshuang.


    "You can kill one of these people every night and ask me for a plan after you''ve explored the terrain. However, you have to do it yourself and if you alert anyone, your life will be gone. In other words, all actions can only succeed and not fail." Zi Yuan said sincerely and earnestly.


    Qu Shuangshuang didn''t expect to be given such an important task as soon as she arrived in Beiyue Capital. Now, a few months after the new year, she was only eleven. She wasn''t familiar with the terrain of Beijing, so even though she was excited about the quest, she calmly requested for a few days to familiarize herself with the terrain.


    In the end, the Violet Garden had taken out a very detailed map and gave it to Qu Shuangshuang, telling her to memorize the map forcefully. Then he gave her an address and told her to get there within the allotted time and then return by the same route.


    Just like this, after two days of special training, Shuang Shuangshuang was ready to carry out the first big task of her life. Of course, this was also a great test for her. If she succeeded, the Violet Garden would officially begin her plan. If Qu Shuangshuang failed, her plan would have to start from selection again. It could be said that the Violet Garden was only gambling with him.


    Flowers two, one at each end.


    After Feng Lingxue received the commission from Murong Xiu that Lady Fang brought back, as well as the truth about Helian Profound Wings'' disappearance, he was both shocked and helpless. However, he immediately gave her an order to save Helian from the Western Paradise Prison at all costs, and save Helian from Dongping to heal his wounds.


    After receiving her orders, Lady Fang sped up and rushed to Xilai City. She didn''t know why, but even though she knew that all she had done before was just a mission and that she shouldn''t feel any discomfort, she still felt an inexplicable sense of guilt towards Helian Lie. Thus, when she received the mission given by Feng Lingxue to save Helian, she became excited and felt a sense of atonement.


    Feng Lingxue didn''t think of what Aunt Fang was thinking in her heart, but seeing her so happy, the way she looked at her was a bit strange. To be honest, although Feng Lingxue was the highest ranking officer of Mei Ji''s organization, the ones carrying out the mission were all these Mei Ji''s. He had never cared about how these Mei Ji carried out the mission, so Feng Lingxue did not have the time to pay attention to those details.


    Although he had more or less guessed that this girl must have had physical contact with Helian, he hadn''t expected her to be so concerned about Helian. He immediately thought of Zi Yuan, and couldn''t help but worry about how Zi Yuan was doing. In this period of time, most of his thoughts had been on his daughter, Feng Yuxi.


    He pondered whether it was time for him to bring his daughter to visit the Violet Garden. However, this daughter of his refused to let him rest, stuck to him, had a fever, cough, and so on. He was truly worried to be able to bring his daughter along.


    As for Lady Fang, she had rushed back to the Western City, and had quickly used Mei Ji''s internal intelligence network to find out the exact location of Helian''s detention. She surveyed the terrain, called for a few sisters who had been lying in ambush in the west for a long time to help her infiltrate the Sky Prison. She was afraid that this Helian would see that it was her who was not cooperating with her, so when she saw Helian, she wanted to knock him out immediately. Because of the injuries on his body, this Helian was in a half asleep state. In the middle of the night, this state was even more intense. He completely looked like a living corpse.


    Thus, Aunt Fang directly carried him out and told her good sister to bring the person who replaced Helian into the house and place him there. Fortunately, at that time, she had found a substitute who was on the verge of death. Her current state was quite similar to Helian, and it might be possible for her to deceive the guards for a period of time.


    Along the way, a life occasionally popped out of Helian''s mouth. At the beginning, Aunt Fang didn''t hear it clearly, but she later realized that he had originally called out "Zi Yuan". As a woman, she couldn''t help but feel a little envious of Zi Yuan.


    The journey from the west to the east was via the North Vietnamese. After travelling for two days and two nights in a row, they had finally entered the northern region of the Yue State. Helian Lie, who had been in a half asleep state, suddenly woke up. At this moment, Aunt Fang was resting on a hilltop. Seeing Helian wake up, she was extremely happy. He didn''t expect Helian to stand up with all his might as if he wanted to fight with her. The moment she got close to him, he would heavily hit her. There was no helping it, Lady Fang could only retaliate.


    Thus, the two of them fought twice before arriving at the edge of the cliff. Lady Fang saw that behind her was a bottomless abyss, and nimbly jumped back to a safe place. But Helian didn''t have time to stop his steps, and directly rushed towards the cliff. Aunt Fang quickly reached out to stop him, but only grabbed a corner of his clothes.


    This could be considered as Lady Fang''s first mission failure. She sat at the edge of the cliff and was depressed for a long time, but there was nothing she could do. He could only pack up and return to report this tragic news to Feng Lingxue. However, when she walked on the road, she still felt very uncomfortable, so she simply sent a secret message to Feng Lingxue.


    When Feng Lingxue received this secret report, he was a little shocked and also a little sad. He felt that this Helian Xuan Yi''s fate was truly ill-fated. However, what he was worried about the most was that Zi Yuan would not be able to take such a huge blow if he knew about this.


    At that moment, he decided to bring his precious daughter to visit the Violet Palace in the North Yue palace.


    Meanwhile, Qu Shuangshuang had sent a task of clearing up the area, but Qu Shuangshuang was doing it in an orderly manner. At first, when the first person was found dead at home, everyone thought it might have been an accident. However, after another day had passed, another relatively younger official had died, and another member of the family had died. Everyone felt that this was a coincidence.


    Another day later, another person died. This time, he was not at home, but on the way home from the brothel. He also died suddenly. Some people in the court began to panic. During the morning assembly, they reported on paper that there was a perverted killer in Beijing right now.


    The Violet Garden naturally made light of this matter. Moreover, it said that this matter belonged to the Ministry of Justice and had the Board of Justice investigate it. The head of the Board of Punishments was actually one of the top secret guards among the dark guards of Helian Lie. He had more or less guessed that these assassinations were done by the disciples of Zi Yuan. Since it was done by that little girl, it meant that the empress herself wanted to kill the political enemy. Therefore, he could roughly guess the reason. During the investigation, it was simply a matter of course.


    Following that, another official died a day later. More and more people started to panic as more paper clips appeared on their hands. As before, Zi Yuan pushed all responsibility onto the Board of Justice. The President of the Board of Punishments could only mutter to himself.


    Just like this, half of the officials had died while the smart ones had already guessed that the empress was trying to clean up the political enemies. Thus, no one bothered about it anymore. Almost all the officials in the court had silently acknowledged the existence of this weird assassin.


    The assassin operated for a month, and left party officials were assassinated on the fifteenth. The Minister of the Left took a leave of absence, and Ziyuan simply persuaded her to give up her old home. She chose the right people from another group to take the place of the Minister of the Left, and a dozen or so young men from the political parties of the Minister of the Left to take the places of the dead officials.


    After she had completely cleaned up the Imperial Palace, Feng Lingxue brought his Phoenix Garden Xi over to the Imperial Palace.


    This time, he came as Emissary Dongping, so Zi Yuan had no choice but to treat him with courtesy. At first, she was dissatisfied, but when she saw the cute and adorable Phoenix Garden, her maternal love immediately flooded.


    With his daughter''s blessing, Feng Lingxue was able to obtain what she wanted, and she once again entered the Northern Yue Palace. On this matter, an old official made a note, but before Zi Yuan could reply, a young descendant retorted, "The empress resides in the palace, while Emissary Dong Ping only resides in the palace''s outer court. Why not?" Thus, this matter didn''t cause any more gossip.


    Only, in reality, Feng Lingxue did not stay in the emissary''s pavilion, but in the west hall of the palace that she used to live in. Zi Yuan''s two children liked this little sister very much, especially her older brother. They couldn''t help but want to touch her little face. This action made Feng Lingxue a little worried, but also helpless.


    At first, she had a cold on the way, but after arriving at the Northern Yue Palace, she unexpectedly recovered quickly. The three of them were eating and sleeping together, just like siblings who were born from the same mother.


    These adorable little angels helped Violet Garden ease her worries a little. However, she really wanted to quickly set up her assassination organization. Now that there was Feng Lingxue, who specialized in controlling organizations, beside him, Zi Yuan naturally asked him everything he thought of.


    Feng Lingxue naturally spoke everything he knew about Zi Yuan. When it was necessary, he even used his business contacts in the Northern Yue. At this moment, he did not hide the fact that he was that mysterious rich businessman. He knew that since Helian had already found out, there was no way the Violet Garden did not know.


    However, he carefully observed the Violet Garden every day. Seeing that she didn''t seem to miss Helian, he felt that it was a bit strange. He knew that the Violet Garden thought that Helian had disappeared, but with Feng Lingxue''s understanding, the Violet Garden should not be so cold. Every time he intentionally brought up Helian, she would avoid this topic.


    At first, Feng Lingxue thought that she did not want to talk about this topic, but later on she realized that she really did not want to talk about Helian Lie. Feng Lingxue thought that there must have been a misunderstanding between them, and this misunderstanding was definitely the one between the crafty Murong Xiu who bought Mei Ji and said he would execute the mission. Thinking to this point, Feng Lingxue could not help but bitterly smile: "I never expected that I would once again have the effect of adding fuel to the fire."

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    Feng Lingxue could not help but bitterly smile: "Unexpectedly, I, once again, have added fuel to the fire." He clearly hoped that Zi Yuan would be happy, but in the end, he had no choice but to become her accomplice. At the same time, he once again admired Zi Yuan''s strong sense of loyalty. Although he knew that it was impossible for him to completely understand this feeling, as he was a man who was used to having many women, he still admired the fact that Zi Yuan dared to make a pure monogamy love in this space and time.


    He was very active in helping the Violet Garden form the assassination organization. Of course, in order to avoid suspicion, he avoided participating in the selection of key personnel.


    She felt that as long as she properly nurtured Duo Shuang, it would be fine. Having a good head was more important than anything else, after all, she did not want to nurture the kind of organization that was Feng Lingxue''s Twelve Meiji. The organization that she wanted was a pyramid-shaped staff structure.


    When Zi Yuan was actively forming his own assassination organization, he didn''t expect that his disappointed husband would have such a fortuitous encounter.


    That day, when Helian attacked Lady Fang, because he couldn''t control his own pace, he fell off the cliff. This cliff was extremely deep. If an ordinary person were to fall down, even their corpse would be hard to find. That was why Aunt Fang felt that Helian was dead without a doubt ¡ª after all, he had suffered such a heavy injury.


    In the end, heaven never bars one''s way. Helian fell all the way. Just when he thought he was doomed, his body was caught by something. When he looked closer, he saw that it was an old pine tree that had stopped his continuous fall. However, he could not move any further. If he was not careful, he would fall down from the old pine tree and completely fall into the bottomless abyss.


    He stuck on the pine tree and tried to remind himself not to fall asleep again. This was no longer the dark prison, and he might still have a chance of survival. However, all the tendons in his body were broken, and he was unable to circulate his energy. When the sun set and the night came, he felt that he had reached his limit.


    He dreamt that Zi Yuan wasn''t angry at him and was still in love with him as before. In his dream, he and Zi Yuan had flattened Murong Xiu together and hung his head on the city gates of Xilai City as an example. When he smiled and tried to keep dreaming, he felt as if someone were talking to him.


    "Young man, wake up!" Young man, wake up quickly! Young man, wake up quickly! " The man kept nagging, and he was so annoyed that he wanted to turn over, but he suddenly remembered that he was lying on a cliff where an old pine grew and might fall off at any moment, and he woke up with a start.


    He saw a little old man with white hair and beard squatting on top of him in a strange posture, and what was even weirder was that he did not feel the weight of the old man at all. Could it be that he was already dead? Where did this deity come from?


    "Old deity?" he asked.


    The old man chuckled and said, "Young man, I am very happy that you call me that, but young man, do you want to stay here and sleep?"


    An embarrassed expression appeared on Helian Lie''s face. "Old Daoist Immortal, please help me. Heh ¡­" I... He didn''t dare move now.


    "Don''t worry, you can turn left now." The little old man said with a smile. When he spoke, his beard and eyebrows would rise up with his smile, looking extremely comical.


    "Huh?" Helian was surprised. Then, he tried to turn his head to look at his lower body. It turned out that there was a rope net tied under his lower body.


    "Can this hold?" Helian was a little worried. After all, his body did not belong to the slender type.


    "Don''t worry. If I say yes, I will definitely do it." The old man was very confident.


    Helian closed his eyes and rolled to the left into the rope net. As quick as he could, the old man stepped on the pine tree as if he was trying to cover his ears. He quickly untied the rope that bound Helian''s body from the pine tree, and then, like a nimble squirrel, he jumped around the tree and cliff. Occasionally, he would accidentally let Helian hit the wall, and the old man would even say a word of apology.


    This nimble old man was carrying Helian, who was wrapped by a net, as he nimbly moved down the cliff. Not long after, he arrived at the flat ground beneath the cliff. Then, the little old man released Helian from the rope net, smiling as he let him follow him.


    Helian knew that he was lucky. He must have met an expert who lived in seclusion in the mountains. Therefore, he obediently followed this little old man.


    They continued to walk down the platform and then proceeded forward. Helian discovered that there was actually a deep pool in this place. Not far away, there was actually a waterfall flowing with great momentum. Thinking about it this way, he realized it was Hangshan, within the borders of the Northern Yue, so he asked excitedly, "Is this place in the Northern Yue?"


    The old man was a little puzzled. "Don''t you know that you''re in the Northern Yue?"


    "I don''t know, it''s so good! I''m finally back in North Vietnam. " Helian was really excited.


    However, the old man rolled his eyes and said, "I advise you to stay calm now, or else you will most likely die from bleeding from all your orifices. So what if you return to the Northern Yue? So what if your life is gone?"


    When Helian heard this, he hurriedly controlled his emotions. Only then did the old man lead him on.


    When the two of them arrived at a cave, Helian realized that this old man lived in the cave. After entering the cave, he found that there was a unique cave entrance inside. The layout was elegant and the decorations were exquisite. It didn''t seem like the cave at all.


    Inside the cave, there was an old woman with a head full of silver hair. She had her back facing them as she burned something. After hearing the commotion, she asked, "Why did you come back so slow today?"


    The old man said, "I picked up a person and came back."


    The granny turned and looked at Helian.


    Helian Lie felt as if that glance caused his heart to instantly feel incomparably warm, as if his mother was looking at him.


    "What''s wrong with this kid?" The old woman turned back and began to fiddle with the work in her hands.


    "Big problem!" But that''s good too. We haven''t seen anyone alive in a long time. Hehehehe! " The old man suddenly laughed in a strange manner.


    "How can you speak like that? You can''t use someone as a test just because you rarely meet them!" The grandma nodded at the head of the old man who was standing in front of her.


    The old granny was much taller than the old man. The combination of height and height made her look very warm.


    "Yes, yes, yes!" Madam is right! Madam is referring to the imperial edict! " The little old man repeatedly agreed, "However, it is possible that during this period of time, the matter of Madam burning incense might be delayed by this little old man''s matter."


    "What is it?" The grandma always spoke very slowly, but she sounded very sweet.


    "These stoves, I have to use them to fry medicine." The old man said in all seriousness.


    "What, is this child serious?" The grandma''s tone of voice remained the same.


    "That''s right, his meridians are all broken. He could explode and die at any moment." This old man''s expression was extremely exaggerated. When he said that he had died from the explosion, he even made an exaggerated performance.


    The old granny chuckled, "I know, you can cure it."


    She turned around and silently looked at the loving couple. Gradually, the corner of Helian''s eyes began to glow as she said, "Child, don''t worry. Since my husband has saved you, you will definitely return home safely. Ah, don''t worry."


    "You will definitely return home safely. Ah, don''t worry." As soon as the old granny finished speaking, Helian felt that many golden stars appeared in front of his eyes. As soon as the old granny finished speaking, Helian felt that many golden stars appeared in front of him.


    If it weren''t for the fact that the little old man saw that something was amiss, he would have deftly darted behind Helian and used his small body to prop him up. Helian would have fallen heavily into the uneven ground of this cave.


    "Madam!" Madam, come and help us! This brat is so heavy! " The little old man shouted from behind Helian Lie.


    The old granny slowly put down the spices in her hands, wiped her hands on her apron, and then leisurely took small steps to clasp hands in front of the little old man. The two of them exerted strength together and carried Helian to the stone bed behind them.


    "Old man, I think it''s better not to put it here. You should take off all his clothes, and then we''ll carry him over there," the old granny said while pointing at the manmade water tank. "We can try to see if our new water pipe is working."


    The old man''s eyes lit up. "That makes sense. I''ve put in a lot of effort this time, so it''s a good opportunity for this brat to help us!"


    As a result, he quickly took off Helian''s tattered clothes and threw them out of the cave with a look of disdain. At this moment, the grandma had already opened the new water valve next to the pool. After waiting for a while, the pipe that was used to draw water from the sink sank down. The water that flowed out was actually hot water!


    The old couple then worked together to carry the tall Helian into the hot water pool. The two of them quickly finished it without showing any signs of fatigue.


    Recently, the couple had been busy trying to lure the underground water from the cave to the place they wanted. Therefore, he built a pool and used the thick, hollow bamboo as a pipe. He used the hot spring water flowing in the cave along the bamboo pipe to make use of the surprising high and low terrain to flow into the pool. The old couple had been busy with this huge project for more than half a year, and had failed a few times in the process.

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    Helian could be considered to be lucky. Even if a person fainted, he would still be able to soak in this natural hot spring water of about 40 degrees Celsius. Zi Yuan had once wanted to search for the underground hot spring in the vicinity of the palace, but the location of the Northern Yue City had decided that there was no underground hot spring there.


    When the pool was almost full, the old man pulled the lid off the drain. Previously, the problem was that the rate at which the water flowed in and out of the water couldn''t be controlled very well. The water flowed out too quickly, so once the lid was removed, the water flowed out. He didn''t want to fail again. Of course, if he failed again, he would not hesitate to try again.


    After the drain lid was removed, the speed of the water did not change. The water in the pool began to flow outwards, and gradually, the rising water surface began to slowly retreat. After two incense sticks of time, the water surface was basically the same as before.


    The old man jumped up happily, "I succeeded! I did it! " he shouted and jumped, excited as a child.


    The old granny looked dotingly at her wife. Suddenly, she seemed to wake up from a dream and discovered that Helian''s skin had already turned red. "Ah! Old man, this child has been soaking in water for too long!"


    So they fished him out of the water and cleaned him, and, having no suitable clothes to replace him in, put him on a stone bed with a soft, thick wool blanket, and covered him with a cup.


    The little old man wiped off his sweat, then grabbed Helian''s right wrist and closed his eyes.


    The old woman silently retreated to the side, gathered up her incense, and took several small silver suspenders and jars of medicine of varying sizes from the storage cabinet. She then boiled some hot water, took a teaspoon of tea from the tea pot, brewed a pot of fragrant tea, and carried the tray to the old man''s side. In the entire process, her movements were very similar to the frequency. It was neither fast nor slow, and it was extremely graceful, giving off the temperament of a noble woman.


    The little old man let go of Helian''s right wrist and put his hand under the blanket. The monkey hurriedly picked up the teacup and took a gulp.


    The old granny could not help but pout coquettishly, "You''re already so old, and yet you''re still so impatient. It''s alright if you drink slowly."


    "Sigh ¡­" The old man sighed.


    The old granny frowned and asked worriedly, "Is this child in a bad condition?"


    "I, Xue Mingrui, have lived for over eighty years, and this is the first time I''ve seen my veins injured to this extent. If it weren''t for the support of my will, I would have died long ago ¡­" The little old man sighed endlessly.


    "Since this child has such a strong will to survive, then you have to save him even more." The old granny placed the tea tray on the table and poured herself a bowl of tea as well. However, when she was drinking tea, her left hand gently held the bottom of the bowl while her right hand held the edge of the small teacup. She brought it to her mouth and gently took a sip. Her appearance was extremely elegant and dignified.


    "That''s for sure!" The old man said firmly.


    After that, the old man went to the workbench that the old granny had prepared, grabbed a few silver bars, and ran to his huge medicine cabinet.


    The old man''s medicine cabinets were all made from wood in the mountains with his own hands. The current pattern was that there were 2000 boxes, each filled with one type of medicine. However, he did not comment on any of the boxes. However, at this moment, he quickly pulled open the cabinet to retrieve the medicine. This was because he was extremely familiar with the locations of the nearly two thousand types of medicines that he had stored.


    He quickly took a few pills and put them in a silver sling. Then he found a few pills and placed the other one in the silver sling. The old man returned to the workbench after the silver crane was filled with herbs. At this moment, the old granny had already helped him to light the fires on the few small stoves.


    The little old man gave the old granny a grateful look, then went to the water bucket to scoop up some water. He poured it into the silver sling one by one, and then placed it on top of the small stove. Then he took a small fan and began to fan the stove with his grandmother.


    "How on earth did this child''s tendons break?" the old woman asked the little old man.


    The old man smirked and snorted, "I thought such a magical art would never appear again in this world. I never thought that there would actually be a successor. It seems that senior has gone back on his word."


    "Ah ¡­" It''s senior apprentice-brother''s! " The old granny covered her mouth, her eyes revealing a look of disbelief.


    "That''s right, although this godly art is very powerful, it has been training for a long time. If it weren''t for the fact that the mind is simple and honest, the good nature of a person would have gradually disappeared after training to the thirteenth stage." That''s right, this godly art is very powerful, but after training for a long time, if it isn''t for the fact that the mind of a simple and honest man will gradually lose his good nature after training to the thirteenth stage.


    The divine art the couple were discussing was actually the "Heavenly Arts Treasure Book" that Murong Xiu was currently cultivating and had passed down the first few steps of the cultivation process to him. The name "Heavenly Art" was changed by senior brother Xue Mingrui. The name of this godly technique was originally "Ghost Bone Divine Art". Xue Mingrui''s senior brother was a fanatic of traps, and Xue Mingrui could actually be considered a fanatic as well. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have brought Wen Quan to his residence. Actually, he didn''t go back on his word. After all, back then, he had gotten a strange illness and asked Xue Mingrui to treat it. He promised Xue Mingrui that he wouldn''t accept a disciple in his entire life, but in reality, he had indeed never accepted a disciple. He only left behind the¡¶ Heavenly Arts¡· book. He did not expect that in a few decades, someone would obtain this book, train in this martial arts, and use his mechanisms for military operations.


    "Actually, the quality of this child''s body is still very good. With how severely injured he is, it can be seen how serious the attack of the person who knows the Ghost Bone Divine Art must have been ¡­" The old man could not help but sigh with emotion. He used gauze to filter out the medicinal liquid from the boiling silver rod and asked his wife to feed it to Helian Lie for him to drink.


    But when the soup got into his mouth, it flowed down the corner of his mouth. The little old man went over and asked his wife to help him up. He then pressed his lips against Helian''s lower jaw, and Helian''s mouth opened. When the medicinal juice was poured into his mouth, the little old man patted his shoulder again and Helian''s throat moved. The medicinal juice from his mouth flowed into Helian''s stomach.


    The old man didn''t feed the rest of the medicine in the silver sling to Helian. Instead, he mixed the broth together with two other ingredients before placing them in a jar and boiling them slowly.


    That night, the entire cave was filled with the fragrance of medicine. In the morning, when the sun rose, there was only a small teacup of medicinal juice left in the pot. Thus, the little old man did the same thing as before. After he placed the medicinal juice into Helian Lie''s stomach, he sat cross-legged behind Helian Lie.


    The old granny was already holding a silver needle in her hands. She was always very cooperative with the little old man''s actions. Before the little old man could even say anything, she had already thought of what he was going to do next. The reason she was able to do this was because she knew the little old man too well.


    The little old man drew the right needles from the silver needle bag in his wife''s hand and stuck them one by one in his back. A packet of silver needles was quickly filled up. Then, the old man closed his eyes and started to channel his energy.


    The reason he did this was because his martial arts practice was called "Pure Yuan Palm". The accumulated inner strength was the cleanest inner strength in the world. It could interact with medicine to increase the effect of medicine. Right now, he wanted to circulate his inner force and let the medicine fed into Helian''s stomach follow the guidance of his inner force to repair Helian''s broken veins and tendons.


    Helian felt as if he had had a very, very long dream. He dreamt that in the fairyland, he met a white-bearded old Daoist Immortals and a white-haired old Daoist Immortals. They fed him a transparent fruit, and after he ate it, he saw his veins bulging green, but in many places they were gray and black.


    The old immortal grandpa told Helian Lie that the gray and black places were where his meridians were broken. Then, the Daoist Immortal passed him a black fruit. He ate it again, and then he saw his veins begin to turn red, then transparent, almost all of them changing colors, then transparent again to yellow, and finally to a glittering gold! The golden tendons gradually became thicker, from the shape of very thin golden lines. The golden light shined, covering the grey areas, and the golden light continued to shine, swallowing the black areas.


    He saw that his tendons were getting thicker and thicker, and he felt that his body was extremely uncomfortable, as if it was about to explode. He felt as if something was about to explode from the inside of his body.


    At this time, the golden light began to change into a rainbow of colors, and the very thick tendons and veins began to slowly become thinner as the seven colors changed. When its thickness had changed to a suitable level, the rainbow-colored light disappeared. Helian saw that the tendons and veins all over his body were golden in color. Moreover, the thickness of his muscles and veins were thicker than the ones he saw at the beginning. However, this degree of thickness did not make him uncomfortable.


    He was surprised. He was about to thank the old deities when he heard someone touching his nose with something furry and it made him sick. He opened his eyes wide, realizing that the one scratching his nose was a squirrel! The squirrel ran away with a squeak when it saw him wake up. He stood up and looked around. There was no one in the cave.


    He recalled what happened before and moved his arm. He realized that it was much easier to move his body. He tried to circulate his true energy and found that his meridians had already been connected!


    He realized that although his dream was a bit absurd, it was indeed the result of the reality before his eyes: that old deity had healed his tendons and reconstructed them. Right now, his muscles and veins were firmer than before.


    However, Helian was astonished. Why was there not a single person in the cave?


    He got out of bed and walked to the cave entrance. He noticed that the weather outside was very good. The sky was a deep blue, without a single cloud. He shaded his eyes from the sun and looked out.


    He saw the white-haired old lady washing her clothes by the stream not far away. The little old man was by her side, helping her to help him. The two of them didn''t look like a young couple, but they were very harmonious. People couldn''t help but be envious of the old couple''s love.


    Helian Lie thought of the Violet Garden. When he thought of how the Violet Garden might have been harmed by another woman because she didn''t know that his valley was under the control of a bewitching drug, he felt a pang in his heart.

 C235

    How he wished that when his beard turned white, the one accompanying him would still be Zi Yuan. He was truly worried if the Violet Garden would not want him anymore. Then he remembered that his eldest son and eldest daughter had come into the world a year ago, in the heat, almost.


    He swore that before the two children could speak, he would take over the world. By now, the two children should have started to learn from each other, but he was stuck in a difficult situation. Even though his tendons had been reattached, his internal and external injuries still needed some time to heal. Moreover, if it wasn''t for the fact that he was lucky and met someone powerful, he would have died as Murong Xiu had wished.


    He even thought that if he were to die, would Zi Yuan die because of a misunderstanding? Would she not forgive him even if he died? In the end, she would really give herself up to Murong Xiu ¡­


    As he stood there thinking, he didn''t even notice that the old couple had already finished washing their clothes and were returning to the cave.


    "Youngster, it''s easy to get distracted like this, but easy to get ambushed by enemies." the little old man said with a smile.


    Helian Lie bowed respectfully to the two of them. "Junior, thank you, seniors, for saving my life!"


    "You''re welcome. It''s fate that we met each other." The little old man was somewhat unable to bear these courtesies.


    The old lady gave the little old man all his clothes, and with no effort she pulled Helian affectionately into the cave. "Child, what do you want to eat now? "You''ve slept for several days already. How about this grandma makes you a bowl of porridge with the sharp end of a spicy bamboo shoot? What do you think?"


    "Thank you granny ¡­" Hearing the old granny''s words, Helian really felt hungry in his stomach. "Granny, how many days have I slept?"


    "Yeah, I thought you wouldn''t wake up!" The old man was drying his clothes by the tree at the entrance to the cave.


    Seeing those clothes, Helian Lie suddenly remembered. He lowered his head to look at the clothes on his body. "My clothes ¡­" "It seems to fit ¡­"


    "Do you like it?" The old granny who was busying herself on the stove turned around and asked with a smile.


    "Yeah, I really like it ¡­" Helian replied. Every time he spoke to the old granny, he could not help but answer her gently.


    "This was made for you by my wife!" The little old man was especially proud when he said this. "My wife''s needlework is the best in the world!"


    "Old man, you''re talking nonsense again." The old granny protested coquettishly. Although the old granny was quite old, her coquettish tone did not sound strange at all. Instead, it made people feel that she was coquettish and soft.


    Helian Lie muttered to himself repeatedly before deciding to raise the question within his heart. "This junior has something that I would like to ask of you two seniors."


    "Ai, I say, can you not speak like that? My old man can''t stand this. You weren''t so proper before!" the little old man protested.


    "Alright ¡­" Helian Hong was helpless. "I want to ask, what is the name of these two seniors?"


    "Me? I''m someone who can change my name without changing it. So can Xue Mingrui!" The little old man casually replied as he dried his clothes outside the cave, "I don''t need to say my wife''s name, but a girl''s name must be kept a secret!" The old man even winked mischievously.


    "Xue ¡­" "Ming Rui?!" Helian Lie was shocked. "You''re the one I heard of when I was young, Divine Doctor Xue?!"


    "I dare not call myself a genius doctor," Xue Mingrui proudly said. "However, I am still very confident in my medical skills."


    "But the rumors are not true. Have you died?" Helian Lie widened his eyes in disbelief as he looked at Divine Doctor Xue who was drying his clothes.


    "You said it was a rumor. Is that true?" Xue Mingrui shook his head proudly. "If I die, won''t you die as well?"


    Helian speechless.


    Seeing that Helian had been deflated, the old granny interrupted and said, "My name is not a secret."


    Xue Mingrui immediately looked like he wanted to speak, but the old granny had already slowly said her name. "My name is Fu Ren, which is why my old man especially likes to call me ''Madam''. Sometimes he would even call me ''Madam Fu Ren'', but it actually sounds the same."


    Xue Mingrui very cooperatively chuckled a few times at this time, agreeing.


    "My maiden name." The old granny suddenly paused, glanced at Helian, then went to the stove to add firewood. "It''s Helian."


    Helian Lie was even more surprised this time. He had never heard of Divine Doctor Xue marrying any of his family members.


    "Speaking of which, you really should call me Grandma." While they were talking, the porridge had already been prepared. Helian Fen beckoned Helian to come to the table to eat, then went to the depths of the cave and took out a bamboo dish from the jar in the cold spring water. The plate was filled with spicy and sour bamboo shoot tips.


    "I''m your great-aunt." Helian Fen put her sharp and sour bamboo shoot tip on the table. "But your father and your grandfather probably never told you about me."


    "..." Grandma, do you know who I am? " Helian pointed to his nose.


    At this moment, Divine Doctor Xue, who had finished drying his clothes, walked in and fished out a small seal from his body.


    "Ah, this is my seal." Helian realized that they must have found the little seal hidden inside when they were dressing him.


    "I''m very happy." The old granny also scooped a bowl of porridge for Divine Doctor Xue and then scooped a bowl for herself. "I''m really satisfied that I was able to meet the Helian Family''s child in my lifetime."


    Helian Lie scratched his head in embarrassment. In his heart, he finally understood why this old granny of his had always had such an inexplicable feeling of intimacy with him. So it was the act of blood ties. At this moment, he felt that he was no longer the ruler of a country, but an ordinary person. When he met his own aunt, he couldn''t help but want to be doted on by his elders.


    If Divine Doctor Xue could be said to be healing Helian''s body, then Helian Furen was healing Helian Xuan Yi''s wounded heart. When talking to Granny Furen, Helian always had a feeling of being bathed in spring breeze, and his entire body and mind would relax.


    The three of them happily drank rice porridge and ate the sour and spicy bamboo shoot tips made by Fu Ren herself. After eating three bowls of porridge, Xue Mingrui burped and said, "From today onwards, I''ve decided to take you as my disciple. In the afternoon, you can learn the Pure Yuan Palm from me!"


    This jump was so big that Helian Lie almost couldn''t react.


    "Are you sure you want to teach Little Wing?" Ever since she mentioned that she was Helian''s great-aunt, she started calling Helian "Little Yi". This nickname inexplicably poked a soft spot in Helian''s heart, giving birth to more trust in Fu Ren.


    "Since the heavens want me to retrieve this child, I hope that my Pure Yuan palm will not be lost to me." Xue Mingrui said, "Learn medicine. This kid is a bit old, but he should still be able to learn the Pure Yuan Palm. After all, he still has a foundation."


    In the afternoon, Xue Mingrui took He out of the cave. He led him under the endless waterfall and asked him to find a sense of meditation in the noisy waters.


    No matter what, Helian''s heart could not calm down. Naturally, it was impossible for him to enter a meditative state. When night fell, Helian still did not find the feeling of meditation.


    Divine Doctor Xue didn''t feel disappointed, but patted his shoulder and said, "Young man, don''t think too complicated. This world is very simple! Come on, we''ll come back in the morning. "


    Divine Doctor Xue and his wife did not have the habit of eating dinner at night, but after Helian had finished drinking the medicinal soup, they felt a little hungry. What was even more disappointing was that his stomach was still singing loudly about the empty city stratagem.


    Fu Ren laughed and took out the pastries he had prepared earlier, "Child, you should talk about it when you''re hungry. I thought you didn''t say you wanted to eat when you came in." These pastries, ah, I specially went to the village in the afternoon to buy them. The taste is not bad, I''ve always kept them on the stove, hurry up and eat them. "


    Helian began to wolf down his food. In the palace, he was the oldest. He ordered everything he wanted directly, not to mention telling others what he wanted politely. When he was with the Violet Garden, he would occasionally speak frankly about what he wanted ¡­ However, he was only a guest in this cave, so it was indeed embarrassing for him to say what he wanted.


    "Little Yi, you really don''t need to be courteous to Grandma." Fleur reminded Helian again.


    The next day, just as dawn broke, Xue Mingrui pulled Helian out of bed and led him to the waterfall.


    This time, Xue Mingrui taught him a way to breathe. Helian Lie tried it out and gradually entered a state of emptiness. The feeling of wanting to enter a meditative state came. However, with a turn of his mind, he came out from that feeling again.


    "Master ¡­" However, every time he called out, he felt a little awkward in his heart for some reason. Perhaps it was because he had always been proud and arrogant in his life, but besides calling the person who had taught him martial arts as his "teacher," he had never called anyone else his "master."


    "I feel like I just found a way to meditate." He told Xue Mingrui.


    Xue Mingrui, who was fishing nearby, didn''t even look up. He only said, "Then continue. If you''re in a meditative state, try your best not to come out. Use the same method as before to cultivate."


    Helian agreed, thinking, Can we really catch fish under the curtain? His eyes were fixated on Xue Mingrui''s fishing rod. It was quite strange. Looking at it like this, Helian actually entered that state of meditation again.


    By the time he walked out, it was already noon. This time, Xue Mingrui was extremely happy and repeatedly praised him as "a child worthy of being taught". Helian carried the fish basket for him and discovered that there really were two fish inside!


    There was braised fish and tofu fish soup for lunch. Helian had not eaten meat for a long time and was enjoying his meal. Fu Ren looked at him and laughed. "Don''t be impatient. Eat slower ¡­" "There''s more ¡­"


    During this period of time, Helian was like a completely different person compared to the cold and arrogant Helian. This was something that couldn''t be helped. If someone experienced great joy and great sorrow and then personally went through the gates of hell, their personality would change. It was just a matter of becoming more and more ever-changing.


    At this moment, Helian was in a rare atmosphere of family warmth. Naturally, he appeared different from being in a complicated political environment. After all, in this paradise, he did not need to think about such complicated and complicated matters.


    Every day, he would meditate under the waterfall, allowing his heart that had always been proud to gradually find its way back to reality. He felt that his heart had become even more powerful than before. If it was said that he was a man with a strong heart before, then he was now a man with a strong heart. When he was sensing the spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth, not only did he feel that his zhenqi had been purified, but his soul had also been elevated to a whole new level.

 C236

    The Meditation Xue Mingrui had taught him was a basic technique of the Pure Yuan Palm. The Pure Yuan Palm was divided into two parts, one was a Pure Yuan Art and the other was a palm art. The inner strength of the Pure Yuan Palm was a very pure kind of Zhen Qi, and it needed the help of the Sky and Earth aura to cultivate, so it could be fused with other Zhen Qi, because it was a pure and initial type of inner strength.


    Xue Mingrui had to first let him get used to this kind of meditation before he could focus more on cultivating the Pure Yuan Art and achieve twice the results with half the effort. He had originally thought that it would take a week or even half a month to find this kind of proud attitude from Helian. He hadn''t expected that it would only take two and a half days before Helian could enter a meditative state. This result made Xue Mingrui very happy. Since time was saved here, he could spend even more time cultivating Pure Yuan techniques. Only by reaching the top twelve layers of a cultivation technique would he be able to display his palm techniques to their fullest potential.


    For the time being, he didn''t know whether Helian Lu was practicing the Pure Yuan Palm with Divine Doctor Xue Mingrui or not. That Murong Xiu had only received the news six hours after Helian''s escape, knowing that Helian Xuanyin had actually escaped from his heavily guarded Sky Prison. Of course, Murong Xiu knew that Helian couldn''t possibly rely on his own strength to escape. Someone must have rescued him. Thus, when he found out about the news, he dispatched Tang Ao and the rest of his elite troops to chase after him.


    Tang Ao and the others chased him quite fast, but they were still a step short. When they reached the top of the mountain, they saw Lady Fang and Helian fight, and then they saw Helian falling off the cliff.


    Thus, they had no choice but to report back to Murong Xiu and tell him that Helian had fallen off a cliff.


    When Murong Xiu heard this news, he also felt that it was pretty good. However, compared to his plan, this Helian died a little earlier. So he wrote a letter, telling his men to give it to the Violet Garden as soon as possible to inform her of the situation. Based on his imagination, Zi Yuan should be happy and sad to see Helian Lie die. Then, he would comfort her again, play chess with her, and play Feng Lingxue''s "great adventure". After that, he would naturally be able to obtain Zi Yuan.


    When the Violet Garden received the secret message from Murong Xiu, she was somewhat astonished. She opened it and saw that Helian had already reached a narrow escape. She did not feel uncomfortable, nor did she have any other feelings. She even felt somewhat numb in her heart.


    For so many days, there had been no news of Helian. Even Feng Lingxue had not been able to get news of Helian. Actually, Zi Yuan had already prepared for the worst of Helian''s life and death. She had mentally prepared herself for this, so when she saw the grievous news that Murong Xiu had given her, she didn''t actually feel that it was grievous news. She only felt that she knew of it, but didn''t feel any sadness, grief, or anger. It was that faint feeling: My husband, really, had just disappeared.


    Actually, Zi Yuan did not know that this feeling was the greatest sorrow. What she thought was a deep sorrow that could not be cried out, a grief that she did not feel!


    Zi Yuan replied with a letter to Murong Xiu. In his letter, he ridiculed Murong as a vile character who didn''t know how to be a man at all. He might as well just be an eunuch. Right now, she really hated Murong. She hated him very, very much. She even felt disgusted by the fact that she went to Western Paradise to save Murong. Although she hadn''t fallen for or in love with Murong before, she didn''t have such strong feelings of disgust towards him. Ever since that night, when she heard the sounds of intense love between her man and another man, she had started to hate Murong Xiu even more every day than the day before.


    When Murong Xiu received the letter, he had initially been in a very good mood. He felt that it was a good thing that the Violet Garden was willing to give him an answer. When he opened it, he saw that it was actually a curse. The more he looked at Murong Xiu, the angrier he got. He remembered that Helian said that Zi Yuan was a man who liked him. Murong Xiu clearly felt that he was a man, but why did Zi Yuan feel that he wasn''t? Which part of him wasn''t a man?


    Just as he was lost in his own thoughts, his subordinates came to remind him that it was time to check on the young master again. Thus, Mu Rong Xiu changed his clothes and went to the palace to see the young master controlled by the poison.


    The young master''s condition was getting worse. Every day, he would wake up more and more, living in a muddled and drifting state.


    As soon as Murong Xiu entered the room, he covered his nose. Although there were people who cleaned this room regularly, the room was still filled with an unpleasant smell.


    Mu Rong Xiu was pushed to the ground by someone out of the blue. He felt the chrysanthemums behind him tighten, as though a hot stick was pointing at him.


    Mu Rong Xiu was enraged. He reached out a hand to grab the neck of the man behind him, then used a hundred percent of his strength to grab him and throw him out.


    The person he threw was like a kite with a broken string. He floated in the air and then landed on the ground, lifeless.


    Only now did Murong Xiu realize that the one he''d thrown out was his young master. He hurriedly tried to feel out the young master''s breathing and pulse, but it was all gone. This teenager who was already worn out from the poison did not have any martial arts, so how could he withstand the full strength of his Thirteen Series of the Heavenly Arts? This crazy child that thought he was using drugs was suddenly thrown to death by Murong Xiu just like that.


    On the other hand, Murong Xiu was calm as he called in some more people. He told them that the king had suddenly died and that the few court people that came with him were the court people that didn''t take care of the king, so he killed them all on the spot. No one else dared to question this, so it was naturally Murong Xiu who said what he said.


    After the king of the West Li died, he sent an envoy to the North Vietnam to sign a border truce.


    Zi Yuan felt that during the previous expansion campaign, the North Vietnamese already occupied half of the western region. At this moment, internal affairs of the North Vietnamese were also unstable, so it wasn''t bad to stop the war. Thus, the two sides quickly signed an official truce.


    In the end, only one or two small countries and Dongping replied that they had come back to attend the king''s funeral.


    Even though Zi Yuan had received the secret report from Murong Xiu and knew that Helian fell into an unknown situation without any heartache, she quickly realized that this news was not good for the internal affairs of the Northern Yue clan. If everyone knew that Helian fell off a cliff, there would be trouble.


    Feng Lingxue, who had yet to leave the Northern Yue Palace, really wanted to resolve Zi Yuan''s worries. Thus, he directly asked the Violet Garden what the solution was for the matter regarding Helian.


    Ziyuan shook his head, indicating that he really didn''t know how to prevent the trouble behind this.


    "Actually, I feel like you still have an ace up your sleeve to prevent the regime from falling over." Feng Lingxue looked at the Violet Garden with a beaming smile.


    Zi Yuan did not understand, but following Feng Lingxue''s shifted target, he saw that it was her adorable pair of children. She was suddenly enlightened: that''s right! In the future, he had seen many classic scenes from ancient costume TV dramas, so why hadn''t he thought of it all of a sudden! According to the current situation, he should be the sole heir to the Black Wing Palace, and it would soon be his son''s first birthday. If he could come up with some kind of secret decree on his birthday, and falsely pass down the orders of the Black Wing Family to make his son the Crown Prince, wouldn''t he have nothing to worry about? The matter of crippling the crown prince was not as simple as it seemed to be in the State of Northern Yue.


    However, Zi Yuan was a bit worried. Firstly, she wasn''t very good at writing calligraphy, and secondly, Helian had a private letter with him. Many of the secret orders he wrote would be covered with this private letter.


    At this time, in the Northern Yue State, she no longer had anyone to discuss with. She really wanted to discuss what to do with Feng Lingxue, but Feng Lingxue was after all a member of the Eastern Plains, and she might become an enemy in the future.


    She decided to think of a way to solve this problem. She thought of her little disciple. Even though she couldn''t write, it was fine if her disciple could write!


    Shuangshuang always brings a lot of surprises to Zi Yuan. After the two of them communicated with each other, Zi Yuan discovered that not only did Shuangshuang know how to write calligraphy, she also knew how to copy the words of others. When she wrote it at such a young age, it was truly vivid. This skill was too great!


    Immediately, Qu Shuangshuang copied Helian''s notes and wrote a secret decree for Helian Xuan Qi to be the crown prince. As for that insignia, when Zi Yuan was at a loss of what to do, she flipped to the one that Helian Wang had previously received as his empress. She discovered that it did not have the insignia of Gai Helian on it, but rather a seal engraved with the names of Helian and Zi Yuan ¡ª ¡ª This insignia was in Zi''s hands! This way, things would be much easier. Even if the officials in the court questioned her, she would still have words to answer.


    The day soon arrived at the anniversary of the twins, Helian and Ziyuan.


    On this day, at the little prince and little princess'' annual celebration, the Violet Garden took out the prepared secret decree.


    "Esteemed guests, this is a good opportunity for this empress to announce something important to everyone."


    Everyone looked curiously at the yellow scroll in her hands, wondering what it was.


    Violet Garden intentionally handed this decree to the Minister of Rites'' assistant minister. This Minister of Rites was an old official promoted by Helian. He could be considered a very trustworthy person in Helian.


    The Minister of Rites opened the decree and read it out loud in front of all the officials participating in the young princess'' celebration. After reading the secret decree, the entire audience burst into an uproar. Although the date of the secret decree was the day when the little prince and princess were just born a year ago, why did Violet Garden only take it out now? Someone raised this doubt.


    "Helian didn''t give me the secret decree directly, so I haven''t known about these things," Zi Yuan replied unhurriedly. "These days, I was sorting out some of my old belongings, and I accidentally found this in a box that contained a lot of my and Helian''s memories. I think that if I were to say it out loud in the morning, everyone would think it was strange. It would be better for me to share this joyous news with everyone on my child''s birthday."


    With that said, many people now felt that it made sense.


    Subsequently, the Minister of Rites and Assistant Minister for Rites gave the secret decree to the senior officials for review. As expected, a sharp-eyed senior official mentioned that he did not see Helian Lie''s private letter.


    Zi Yuan had already prepared his reply. "I think there''s a secret seal on it."


    "..." "That''s the secret letter the king and empress have in common ¡­"


    "The secret letter that the two of us have in common can''t even be considered the king''s secret letter?" Zi Yuan asked. This rhetorical question stunned everyone. They couldn''t say no, nor could they say yes out of their own minds, so they all fell silent for a long time.

 C237

    Thus, the validity of this secret decree was decided. Since the crown prince was still young, the ceremony for the crowning of the crown prince and the Violet Garden''s proposal for a simplified version had given rise to good feelings among many officials. Their aversion to the idea of a one-year-old child being crowned as a crown prince was not that strong.


    The annual celebration of the little princess and prince of the Northern Yue was held a few days later, and the funeral of the king of the Western Kingdom was officially held. At first, the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom wanted Feng Lingxue to act as an emissary to pay her respects, but Feng Lingxue refused. He did not want to go to the Western Territory, and he wanted to continue staying in the Northern Yue State with his daughter. In the end, the king could only send a random person over, but he did not send any particularly good gifts.


    Mu Rong Xiu wasn''t happy with this seemingly desolate funeral. However, now that Xi Li had lost half of his power and strength due to the fight against the North Vietnamese, his political status was no longer as high as it used to be.


    Just as the funeral was coming to an end, several masked women suddenly appeared beside Murong Xiu, yelling out murderous words as they charged at him. Amidst the chaos of "Protecting the Prince", Murong Xiu wasn''t able to hide his unrivaled martial arts. He had to fight against six people and still had more than enough strength to win.


    The messengers from the small countries that had come to offer their condolences were all terrified when they saw the miraculous skill that Murong Xiu had displayed. Emissary Dongping was also thinking that he had to go back and tell the king that this Murong Xiu''s martial arts were much better than before.


    Seeing that they couldn''t get their hands on it, the women suddenly threw the flash grenades. Then, they took advantage of the moment when everyone''s eyes were being hit by the bright light to throw out the smoke bullets and escape.


    Murong Xiu stopped his guards just as they were about to give chase.


    He quietly asked Tang Ao: "What do you think? Do you think that it''s very similar to Yun Ji''s martial arts? "


    Tang Ao nodded. "Indeed, but Yunji isn''t inside."


    "I know. It should be Feng Lingxue''s other group of Mei Ji killers." Murong Xiu smiled playfully. "But, who is it that wants to kill Ben Wang?" He was thinking, could it be the Violet Garden? He couldn''t tell that the answer last time was only to scold him. Since it was scolding him, there was no need to borrow the help of Feng Lingxue''s men to kill him. Could it be that Feng Lingxue was going to avenge the Violet Garden? However, with Feng Lingxue''s personality, the probability of this happening was not high.


    After mulling over it for a while, Murong Xiu felt that it would be better to write a letter and ask about it.


    However, the replies from the two people he asked were negative. Violet Garden was the most straightforward. "If I want to kill you, I''ll just kill myself. There''s no need to invite others." Feng Lingxue, on the other hand, honestly told him that she did indeed accept a business deal to kill him, but he had to keep this a secret from the person who entrusted them.


    Mu Rong Xiu was helpless, but he still sent people to investigate who it was that wanted to kill him. After searching for a while, he still could not find out who invited Feng Lingxue''s Mei Ji killer to kill him.


    The reason he wasn''t able to find out was that he''d never dreamed that the person who would kill him would be a nobody. This man was just a small civil servant of the seventh rank.


    When he was still an ordinary clerk in the Ministry of Justice''s yamen, he had come across the young lord of the Ministry of Justice who was patrolling the yamen. The young lord saw that he was young and wanted to go to the Ministry of Justice to work as a clerk to support his family, so he felt that he was very pitiful. So he asked him a few questions.


    At first, he just thought that it was just a joke. Although the promotion of the officials in Xili City was not entirely dependent on the imperial examinations, he felt that it was unlikely for the young master to break the rules and promote a completely unrelated stranger like him.


    He did not expect that after a few days, the Ministry of Justice''s public notice would be posted that a few people had been promoted, including him. All of a sudden, he had risen from a small unofficial document to a small official of the seventh rank. He was so lucky that he envied the other clerks. Although he never saw the young master again, he was still deeply grateful to him. Back then, when Prime Minister Gongsun was trying to win over people from all over the country, he had also joined the sect because he knew that Gongsun Jiuzhu supported the young master.


    Later on, when Murong Xiu returned to his country to exact his revenge and brutally killed the family of Prime Minister Gongsun, he hated Murong Xiu to the core. And when Murong Xiu cleared Gongsun Jianyun, because his position was lower, he became a fish out of the net. Look, even now, Murong Xiu still couldn''t pinpoint the identity of the person who tried to kill him. One could imagine how low his sense of existence was.


    No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn''t believe it was real. He felt that it must have been Murong Xiu who had killed the young lord, but he wasn''t a small figure that would oppose the Regent. That day, he gloomily drank his wine and returned home from the wine shop, only to run into Yunji. Yunji heard him say that he wanted to find someone to help him seek revenge, so Yunji simply gave him a name card. When that person woke up, he really did find the address on the name card.


    Mu Rong Xiu hadn''t been able to find out about that nobody, so the matter of him being assassinated in the National Burial Ceremony was gradually left out. The number of people who could kill him could be counted on one hand. Feng Lingxue probably knew of this reason as well, so the Mei Ji assassins that were sent out were not first-rate, but were some small characters that needed actual combat experience. One or two of them were even injured while retreating.


    Of course, Feng Lingxue did not care about these details. He was very interested in the person who gave the order to retreat in time, so he promoted that girl. This was the first time she had encountered a failure in a quest, and there were even people who could be promoted. Thus, this action had provoked the other girls, and after knowing the reason for their failure, everyone''s overall requirements for their own quality had also increased.


    Although many people in the imperial court were still suspicious of the king''s sudden death, there was no direct evidence that the king had been killed by Murong Xiu. Thus, everyone could only turn a blind eye to this.


    On this day, in the morning assembly, an old official of the three dynasties began to say that the country must not be left without a ruler, and suggested that Murong Xiu should ascend to the throne as soon as possible. Mu Rong Xiu just smiled without saying a word. Many of the others didn''t know what Murong Xiu was thinking, so some of them remained silent. Some of them even started to support him.


    As more and more people joined in, more and more people joined in. When two-thirds of the people in the morning assembly had come in, Murong Xiu said, "This suggestion is fine, but ¡­" He changed his tone, "I promised you that I would help you to grow up, help you to govern the West, and turn the West into a prosperous country. Since Little Wang did not fulfill this promise, how can I be shameless enough to ascend to the throne as Brother Wang? I only want to be a regent and do not wish to become the ruler of a country. Everyone, please do not make things difficult for me anymore. "


    With that, Murong Xiu flicked his sleeves and left. Leaving behind an official, they stared at one another in dismay.


    That afternoon, many people received the news that Murong Xiu had called the Duke and Marquis to the palace for a meeting. There was a shrewd old official among them. He estimated that Murong Xiu wanted to choose a successor from the branch family.


    As expected, on the morning of the second day, Murong Xiu brought this matter up.


    "In the near future, the Crown Prince will list young men between the ages of twelve and twenty and send them their resume and picture books for selection. When the time comes, may I trouble the following dear officials to take a look for Little Wang and pick out what they want to do. " Murong Xiu waved his hand and a few people from the palace came up and reported their names. When all the names were announced, some of them secretly let out a sigh of relief, while others slightly frowned in worry. Those who breathed a sigh of relief felt that they didn''t have to shoulder any responsibilities. Those who frowned were worried that they might have lost the trust Murong Xiu held in his heart.


    After this matter was concluded, Murong Xiu seemed very happy, as if he really didn''t have any selfish motives. Few of the crafty officials in the imperial court believed that Murong Xiu had no private messages. They knew that Murong Xiu was just worried that someone would say that he had killed a monarch to usurp the throne in the future. He wanted to gain a good reputation, so he wasn''t willing to be the monarch.


    As for him, he had chosen those twelve to twenty years old from the Central Palace to succeed the throne, all because he wanted to nurture a puppet. If it was the younger ones, Murong Xiu wouldn''t have the energy to take care of them. If it was the older ones, he wouldn''t have been able to control them. If he didn''t listen, he would just kill himself. In any case, there were a lot of people of his age in the clan, so he probably wouldn''t feel any heartache.


    However, there were also those who truly believed that what Murong Xiu said was true. Tang Ao was one of them. He truly trusted and worshipped Murong Xiu, so he believed that he didn''t want to become the king. This was his true intention. He admired Murong Xiu even more for selflessly choosing the right person to be the king. Therefore, he took the initiative to ask Murong Xiu to let him participate in this matter and help him resolve his predicament.


    A person he trusted had taken the initiative to ask for this, so Murong Xiu had a few thoughts in mind. It wasn''t that he didn''t trust Tang Ao. The person he didn''t trust was the woman that Tang Ao liked, Yunji. Ever since this woman had interacted with the two of them, she had never returned to Dongping, nor did she ever return to Feng Lingxue''s side. He didn''t know what Feng Lingxue actually meant. Murong Xiu had heard that Yun Ji was ranked in the top three of Feng Lingxue''s 12 beauties, but hadn''t Feng Lingxue recently had any job that required Yun Ji to do? Or could it be that Yunji was actually on a mission to the west? Could it be that she was using this matter to conceal herself in the west with Tang Ao?


    Murong Xiu just couldn''t figure out why Yun Ji had stayed so long away from them. She never returned, and she always kept a high profile. Right now, when this little girl was walking on the road, there were many people greeting her, so she didn''t hide anything. Tang Ao was now both the capital''s inspector and, because of his unique appearance, was remembered by the commoners while he was on patrol. In addition, Tang Ao''s heart was deeply ingrained with the heart of a noblewoman in the capital. The news spread like wildfire, and everyone in the capital knew who he was.


    Thus, when people learned that Tang Ao already had someone he liked, that the person he liked was that beautiful Yun Ji who liked to shop, everyone would take the initiative to greet her. However, Yun Ji, who was part of the Mei Ji organization, had actually become a part of the common people. To Murong Xiu, this was something he couldn''t understand. Thus, he wrote a letter to Feng Lingxue and asked her if their Mei Ji could survive under the sun. In the end, Feng Lingxue replied that his Mei Ji was indeed a beauty that could survive under the sun, and not a dark assassination organization.


    It was because of this Yunji that he couldn''t help but worry about Tang Ao at times. Murong Xiu didn''t doubt Tang Ao''s loyalty in the slightest. He was only worried that Tang Ao would be too honest and unknowingly fall into Yun Ji''s trap.


    Thus, when Tang Ao took the initiative to participate in the selection, Murong Xiu hesitated for a moment before finally agreeing. In the end, Murong Xiu was still a prideful person. Therefore, he believed that even if Yun Ji was hiding here, he would still be able to see through her.

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    The selection of the new monarch was carried out in an orderly fashion.


    There were a total of 40 young men between the ages of 12 and 20. Among them, there were four at the age of 20 and seven at the age of 19. Thus, Mu Rong Xiu eliminated the eleven people who were twenty and nineteen years old first. Thus, only twelve to eighteen years old remained, a total of 29 people. Twelve years old and there were a lot of them, ten of them, so the twelve-year-old was once again excluded. Murong Xiu originally wanted to exclude the other sixteen year olds, but he saw a familiar name among them. That child''s name is Murong Na.


    A few years ago, when Mu Rong Xiu had just received the Heavenly Arts Treasure Manual, he had a vague idea about the Heaven Engineer Armour. Even though the manual made it clear that it was possible to install the prosthetic arm onto a person''s body and let the person use it. However, at that time, there wasn''t a single person suitable for him to experiment with.


    Coincidentally, he found out that there was a child called Murong Na in the family chamber. Because he had been bitten by a snake, he had sawed off one of his legs to prevent the poison from spreading. However, the snake''s poison still affected the child''s lower body, so he was still unable to stand. Thus, Murong Xiu took the opportunity to persuade his child''s parents to let him have a try. This child had been a highly valued male in this family for many years. His parents had no other choice, so they had no choice but to treat him and have Murong Xiu test him out.


    In the end, Murong Xiu''s experiment was a success. After that, Liu Jing helped Murong Xiu find a large number of soldiers with missing limbs. Murong Xiu didn''t pay any more attention to this child. He didn''t know that this child had gone to find Liu Dun and hidden his identity as a member of Murong Zong and had always been active in Murong''s Celestial Armored Regiment. As he was taller, he lied about his age, but no one saw through him.


    But now, when Mu Na received the letter from his family and learned that he had been selected as the successor of the Mu Rong family, his heart was filled with complex emotions. On one hand, he was already used to living as a "person", and not as a "person". On the other hand, he was somewhat looking forward to being chosen, even as a puppet.


    It didn''t matter why Murong Xiu had allowed him to stand, or why he had ignored him. Regardless of the reason for this, he only knew that, like many brothers of the Heaven Armored Soldiers, they had been given a new lease on life due to Murong Xiu. Who would be willing to drag down their family with their crippled bodies?


    Murong Xiu had locked onto this person called Murong Na, so he decided to pay a visit to Murong Na''s home. However, just as he was about to leave, Tang Ao brought someone to stop him.


    Murong Xiu was a bit surprised. He was very curious as to who the person Tang Ao was leading was. That person had already kneeled down in front of him and was begging him for forgiveness for lying to him.


    Murong Xiu waved his hand and said, "If what you say is within reason, then naturally, you won''t pursue it. You can get up and talk first. "


    That person was slightly relieved, but he still kneeled on the ground. "Subordinate Mu Nai, no ¡­ Nephew Murong Nai, first uncle. "


    Mu Rong Xiu was really shocked. He quickly pulled the man up and looked him up and down. "You really are that ¡­" A thin bamboo pole? "


    "Yes, your subordinate." Murong restrained and said, "Nephew, in the past, when I heard that Uncle Wang had formed the Heaven Armored Soldiers, I felt that it was very suitable for me, so I hid my name and became a member of the Heaven Armored Soldiers. Although initially it was to replace my legs regularly, but later on, I really fell in love with this troop and felt proud that I was one of them ¡­ My nephew would never have thought that there would come a day where he would be able to reunite with my uncle as my nephew ¡­ "However, at this point, your nephew feels that we should not hide anything from your uncle. Rather than letting your uncle find out, why don''t your nephew tell you directly ¡­"


    Murong Xiu clapped his hands and smiled. "Not bad, not bad!" As the saying goes, breaking iron shoes without finding a place did not require much effort! Good! This King will forgive your crime of deceit! But, what about him? " Mu Rong Xiu pointed at Tang Ao.


    Murong Na quickly restrained himself and said, "General Tang was restrained from begging just now. That''s why General Tang came to find His Highness with restraint. He didn''t tell General Tang."


    At this point, Tang Ao''s mouth was wide open. He was truly shocked by the scene in front of him. This subordinate of his was actually a disciple of the Prince''s clan!


    Murong Xiu covered his mouth and laughed. "Looking at his expression, I can guess that he doesn''t know anything. It''s just that ¡­ that look is quite interesting." Thus, Mu Rong Xiu didn''t leave the mansion. Instead, he brought Mu Rong Xiao along with him and called Tang Ao along as well.


    As the cups intertwined, Murong Xiu realized that this Murong was a mature person. He didn''t look like a 16 year old child, which was why no one had discovered his true age and identity after staying in the army for so long. To Murong Xiu, it could be said that there were advantages and disadvantages to having a more mature person inherit the throne. Just as he was about to give up on the idea of finding Murong Nu as the new Lord, Murong Nu''s drunken speech made him change his mind.


    "To be able to disregard the dignity of the royal family and become an ordinary citizen, uncle truly feels very happy ¡­" Every single parent in his family scoffed at his nephew''s actions. They felt that his nephew had spoiled their family''s culture ¡­ "They all hope that your nephew will be able to enter your eyes during the selection. Only your nephew doesn''t want to be like this. Your nephew only wants to be your follower, so don''t be the king ¡­"


    After this child finished speaking, he fell asleep due to the intoxication brought about by Murong Xiu''s wine.


    It didn''t matter if what he said was real or intentional, this child had been following him for the past few years. Mu Rong Xiu was quite confident in the loyalty of the Heaven Craft Armoured Soldiers. As he thought about this, he looked at his two loyal subordinates who were drunk and loyal, and decided that it was the best choice for the new lord to use Murong Nu. After all, when Murong Nu was using his full name, he was under Tang Ao for a long time.


    As for Murong Xiu''s decision to choose a new monarch, he decided to put it aside for now. It had been several months since Helian Xuan Yi fell off the cliff during his fight with Lady Fang. He spent his days in the valley with Divine Doctor Xue Mingrui, who had saved his life, painstakingly practicing the Pure Yuan Palm. Whether it was in terms of the Pure Yuan Art or the palm art, he worked very hard. Ever since he lost against Murong that day, he knew the disparity between his martial arts and Murong''s. Now that he had a chance to improve himself, Helian Profound Wings naturally would not miss it.


    Xue Mingrui was very satisfied with Helian''s hard work, but he was worried that Helian''s quick results would lead to him going berserk. Therefore, he decided that he might as well have his wife, Helian Fen, his great-aunt, cook medicinal food for Helian Lie every day according to his prescription to take care of his body.


    That day, after lunch, Xue Mingrui stopped Helian, who was about to go train. "Child, let''s go. Grandfather will bring you to see something fun!"


    "What?" Helian was curious as to what was so interesting.


    "Let me show you!" Xue Mingrui had a mysterious expression, but he was unwilling to tell Duan Ling Tian exactly what it was.


    "Master, are we not going to practice this afternoon?" In his heart, Helian Lie was still concerned about cultivating.


    "It doesn''t matter if it''s less than a moment. Come, come, follow me." Xue Mingrui might as well come to Lacheng Company.


    Helian could only follow Xue Mingrui''s footsteps and walk forward. The two of them went around a few hilltops and unknowingly arrived next to a small stream in the middle of the mountain. It was obvious that the footprints left behind by fierce beasts were in the mud by the side of the road.


    While Helian Lie was still in doubt, Xue Mingrui had already waved at him from the other side of the stream. "My dear disciple, come over here! Come here! "Are you afraid to come?"


    Helian then crossed the stream and followed.


    After a few rounds, a deafening roar could be heard. "Ahhh!


    Helian was startled. He saw that Xue Mingrui had deftly jumped onto the branch, sat cross-legged on the tree, and happily said, "Today, I brought you to meet my friend. Now, the one pouncing towards you is my good friend. She is a beautiful lady. Be gentle to her!"


    What was this beautiful lady? She was clearly a tight-eyed big yellow tiger. The tiger''s bloody mouth was wide open. It felt like it could bite off Helian''s head at any moment. Helian had to escape by luck, but the tiger pursued him relentlessly.


    "Huang Sisi, hurry up and push down the kid in front of you. Give your kid a deer!" Xue Mingrui, who was sitting on a tree, shouted at the tiger.


    The tiger actually seemed to understand his words. It turned its head to look at him and nodded. Then, it pounced towards Helian Lie.


    Poor Helian could only run away once again. One man and one tiger, one chasing after the other. This caused Xue Mingrui to be overjoyed as he watched from a tree.


    "Helian, don''t be pounced on by a big cat! Right, quickly flee! " Xue Mingrui did not forget to fan the fire on either side.


    Helian didn''t know Xue Mingrui''s intentions, so he didn''t dare to run too far. He would often escape for a while before returning a bit. After a while, Helian was already panting from exhaustion. The big tiger also seemed to be tired as it lay on the ground panting.


    And so he sat on the ground, gasping for breath, ready to take a rest, when he heard another "Aww!" and another leather-eyed tiger, similar in size to the one before him, but one or two times smaller.


    Helian instinctively crawled up from the ground, ready to flee for his life. One tiger chasing him was already hard enough. If two was together, even if the other was a bit smaller, he still wouldn''t be able to bear it. He didn''t want to come and play with the tiger, he wanted to go back and practice ¡­


    However, the speed of the smaller tiger wasn''t something to be reckoned with. It quickly flew to Helian Lie''s side. Helian couldn''t run anymore, so he closed his eyes and prepared to wait for the fatal pounce. But after a long time, he didn''t seem to move at all. Instead, he heard Xue Mingrui incessantly laugh.


    Helian opened his eyes and discovered that the little tiger was quietly lying down beside him. It looked at him, and when Helian opened its eyes, it excitedly brought its big head close to Helian. It constantly rubbed Helian''s head, and Helian had no choice but to stretch out his hands to embrace its large head.

 C239

    "Haha, your son really likes that kid." Xue Mingrui had already jumped down from the tree and was talking to the tiger. The big tiger was very friendly to Xue Mingrui and enjoyed playing with the top of his head. After Xue Mingrui said this, the big tiger even sent out a little voice as a response.


    "Ai, today you actually did not push this brat down. It looks like you''ve also regressed!" Xue Mingrui said to the tiger.


    When the tiger heard this, he immediately stood up. He shook his fur and roared, "Ahh!", expressing his dissatisfaction with Xue Mingrui''s earlier words.


    "Good, good, good. I know you are worried about me. "It doesn''t matter. If you dare to pounce on me, don''t bite me to death." Xue Mingrui patted the big tiger and shouted at Helian Lie, "Hey, from tomorrow onwards, come over and fight with Huang Si every day, okay? If you don''t win, go over there and fight a deer. You didn''t win today, so go quickly! "


    Helian was very surprised, but then he felt that Divine Doctor Xue''s arrangements were definitely reasonable, so he didn''t resist. He got up and went out to look for the deer. He didn''t expect the little tiger to also stand up like it wanted to, like it wanted to go with him.


    "You stay here." Helian Lie patted the little tiger''s head.


    The little tiger shook its head in dissatisfaction and glanced at its mother. However, its mother only yawned lazily, as if saying that she didn''t want to interfere in this matter.


    On the other hand, it was Xue Mingrui who waved his hand. "Bring Huang Xiaoming to see the market!" Huang Xiaoming and Little Tiger also joined in.


    Therefore, Huang Xiaoming happily rubbed against Xue Mingrui before leaving with Helian.


    After living in the mountains for a period of time, Helian''s hunting skills were still quite good. Usually, he would fight alone or work with Xue Mingrui, but this time he had to work with a tiger. Was this tiger really that smart?


    "Your name is Huang Xiaoming?" Helian tried to talk to the tiger cub.


    The little tiger rubbed against him.


    "Have you ever hunted with your mother?" Helian asked. "Uh, hunting, hunting!"


    The little tiger rubbed against him again.


    "If I told you to go there, would you go?" He pointed to a nearby bush.


    The little tiger still rubbed against him.


    Helian Yu had given up all hope. It seemed that taking the tiger to hunt was a very impressive thing. In actual fact, it would be very difficult to manipulate!


    Sure enough, when Helian Lie finally found the herd of deer, Huang Xiaoming let out an excited cry. The group of deer only froze for a moment before quickly fleeing. Helian Haoyan had aimed at a beautiful adult deer that seemed to be in a panic, while Huang Xiaoming happily chased after a young deer. Helian Helian had aimed at a beautiful adult deer that seemed to be in a panic, and Huang Xiaoming happily chased after a young deer.


    One man and one tiger. They had no cooperation, so their efforts were in vain.


    Seeing that the sky was about to darken, Helian Lie felt a little annoyed. Grabbing Huang Xiaoming''s ear, he asked, "Do you want to eat those fellows?" He pointed to a new herd of deer.


    The little tiger nodded expectantly. Just as it wanted to make a sound again, Helian tightly shut its mouth, "Shh, don''t make a sound. Your mother didn''t teach you to be quiet. Do you want to be quiet during hunting?"


    The little tiger shook his head. Alright, at this time, this guy could understand what Helian said.


    "Alright, from now on, I will be in command of your actions. Do you understand?" Helian Lie let go of Huang Xiaoming''s mouth and continued trying to communicate with him.


    Huang Xiaoming nodded. It also really wanted to eat venison. However, when its mother was teaching it to hunt, she should have chosen the old, weak, and handicapped to make her move. She didn''t say that she wanted to find a strong deer to make her move. It felt that it was right to attack the deer cub, but it didn''t know how to speak, so it couldn''t explain.


    "I''ll hit them with a stone later. If I knock down a deer, you just shout out and pounce on it. Bite it to death, then drag it back, do you understand?" Helian said so.


    The little tiger was puzzled for a moment, then it nodded.


    One man and one tiger, the two glared at the herd of deer that were leisurely eating the tender grass, quietly waiting for the best opportunity to strike.


    Suddenly, Helian moved first. Just at that moment, the stone in his hand flew out and accurately smashed into a fat-breasted doe. The doe immediately fell to the ground. Huang Xiaoming bellowed, and the herd of deer scattered in panic. Huang Xiaoming rushed to the side of the doe and instinctively bit down accurately on its windpipe. It was just that this deer was really heavy, it was unable to drag it away ¡­


    Helian still came over to help in a very loyal manner. Huang Xiaoming watched as Helian Helian weighed the extremely heavy doe in his hand and then placed it on Helian Lie''s muscular shoulders. His eyes could not help but reveal an envious expression. He also wanted to grow up quickly, and then he would also be so robust, able to carry such a strong deer!


    When He and Huang Xiaoming returned to the tiger cave, Xue Mingrui was already snuggling close to Huang Sisi as he called out to her. Xue Mingrui cut a deer leg for Helian to carry, and left the rest for the tiger mother and son.


    When they returned to the cave house in the valley, Helene had already prepared dinner for the two of them. As for the Godly Doctor, he would still accompany Helian to eat dinner. After all, if he practiced martial arts for a long time, his body would not be able to endure if he did not eat anything at night.


    Helene did not show any distaste for the bloody leg of the deer, but calmly took it. The dinner she prepared for her master and disciple was bamboo tube rice and bamboo shoot rabbit meat. There was also a pot of snake bone soup with Xue Mingrui''s traditional Chinese medicine. Although it was just a simple dish, rice, and soup, Helian felt that it was extremely tasty. He made up his mind that when he returned to the palace, he would call for someone to burn some food for Violet Garden to taste.


    After dinner, Helian was very curious about the relationship between the two tigers and Xue Mingrui, so he asked. In the end, Helene smiled and told him that this was all a coincidence.


    It turned out that when Xue Mingrui was collecting herbs in the mountain, he accidentally entered the tiger''s den and fought with Huang Sisi. Huang Sisi was very brave and fierce, but Xue Mingrui managed to escape the tiger''s cave. Xue Mingrui was an old urchin. He felt that when he was drinking Huang Sisi''s wine and fighting, he had an epiphany, so he went to find Huang Sisi, but he couldn''t find her. Later, when he was picking herbs, he found a cave, where Huang Sisi was having a difficult time producing the medicine, so he helped her deliver the baby. Unexpectedly, Huang Sisi had been keeping an eye on him ever since. Sometimes, he would even bring some wild rabbits over to repay the gratitude of a tiger.


    It was just that Huang Sisi''s child had died young. Huang Sisi had disappeared for a period of time from this mountain, and when she reappeared, she was already pregnant. She dragged her pregnant body to find Xue Mingrui, who understood that the tiger wanted him to keep the child in its womb, so he gave it a real birth control pill. Huang Sisi lived in their cave until Huang Xiaoming was successfully born.


    "If a tiger has only one cub, how about a dragon?" Fu Ren chuckled as he spoke.


    After Huang Sisi gave birth to Huang Xiaoming, she went to live in the mountains. However, Xue Mingrui still visited them regularly until Huang Xiaoming was one year old.


    "The two names of Huang Sisi and Huang Xiaoming were chosen by this old man. Isn''t that very interesting!?" "In this world, everything has its own spiritual nature. Look at how tigers repay favors, they can still get along with people."


    Helian nodded and said with a frown, "But Huang Sisi doesn''t seem to like me too much ¡­"


    Xue Mingrui said, "Huang Sisi said that the smell of blood on your body is too strong, so she doesn''t like you."


    Helian Lie was stunned. "Master, when did you understand Tiger''s speech?"


    Xue Mingrui stared at the main road. "I''ve already helped her deliver the baby twice. What''s so strange about understanding her words?"


    Seeing the Master and disciple bickering like this, Helian Fen left with a smile.


    The next day, after dinner at noon, Xue Mingrui told him to go and fight with Huang Sisi, saying that he and Huang Sisi had agreed upon a date. Helian Lie didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He still didn''t believe that tigers could really understand human nature, and he also didn''t believe that Xue Mingrui could truly drink tigers and communicate without obstacles.


    However, he still went to the Tiger Cave. Although he had been dodging Huang Sisi''s attacks yesterday, he could still feel something useful from these experiences. He needed to be more agile in order to reduce his injuries when fighting against Murong Xiu in the future. As for his larger physique, he was not very flexible in the Upper Sky. Therefore, training in the Pre-Sky Realm was necessary.


    This time, Helian began to think not only to escape, but also to attack while escaping. Thinking this way, he also tried the same thing. The brave Huang Sisi didn''t even give him a chance, and he was pushed down by her in the end with a face full of dust.


    As Huang Sisi''s meaty claws passed by his ear, Helian could feel his extreme nervousness. However, it was obvious that Huang Sisi had let him off the hook. She moved to the side and looked at him with disdain, as if to say, "We''ve lost. Hurry up and go hunt!"


    At this time, Huang Xiaoming came jumping out from the tiger''s den. When he saw Helian, he rushed over excitedly, licking and licking Helian Lie.


    With Huang Sisi''s tacit approval, Huang Xiaoming still went hunting with Helian Lie.


    However, the two of them were unlucky today. They had climbed two or three mountain peaks, yet they did not find a single deer. Helian had found traces of a wild boar at a fork in the road.


    "Huang Xiaoming, let''s catch a wild boar today!" Helian patted Huang Xiaoming''s head.


    Huang Xiaoming''s eyes widened as if he didn''t understand what this meant. Thus, Helian Lie simulated the appearance of a wild boar. Huang Xiaoming seemed to understand the situation immediately and was extremely excited.


    "You," said Helian solemnly, "must listen to me. Do you hear me?"


    Huang Xiaoming solemnly nodded. Helian Yu felt that he was so funny. He actually used a tiger as his assistant. If only Zi Yuan was here ¡­ Helian Lie felt that he was beginning to miss Zi Yuan again.

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    The hunt for wild boars soon began. Helian dug a hole in the side road with his dagger as a trap. Then he found a long branch and tied the dagger to the end of the branch with a vine. Then he began to search for the wild boar.


    Far from the trap, they found the wild boar.


    "Quick!" "Let''s hurry over there!" Helian gave Huang Xiaoming an order.


    Huang Xiaoming went to carry out the order, diligently chasing the wild boar. Everything went smoothly. The frightened boar had forgotten that it could drink and fight with the little tiger. It ran in panic and unknowingly fell into Helian''s trap.


    With his dagger tied to a branch, Helian stabbed at the thick skin of the wild boar, causing it to lose the ability to continue running.


    Huang Xiaoming was very excited as he was surrounding the wild boar. However, the thick mane of the wild boar made it unable to eat. Then, it witnessed the tall and sturdy man in front of it, hoisting the wild boar on his shoulder. It really admired this man in front of it. When it went out hunting with its mother, it might not always reap rewards. However, when it went out hunting with this man, it would definitely reap rewards as long as it listened to this man. This man was too powerful! Huang Xiaoming turned his head to the side to look at Helian Lie, feeling great admiration for him.


    When he was carrying the wild boar back to the tiger den with the little tiger, he suddenly thought that it would be great if he could ride on the tiger''s back, but very quickly, he felt that it was impossible. Tigers were born to be kings, and becoming friends with people was already very rare, becoming a mount was really too impossible.


    By the time they got back to the cave, it was dark. Xue Mingrui came to find Helian. He was very surprised to see Helian beat a wild boar, but then he smiled mischievously and said to Huang Sisi, "Hehe, how about today''s wild boar skin and legs?"


    Huang Sisi snorted, seemingly unsatisfied.


    Helian Lie thought about how Huang Xiaoming had no way to deal with a wild boar, and decided that he would be a good man until the end. He cut open the wild boar with his dagger, peeled off the boar''s skin, and threw the bloody boar to Huang Sisi.


    Huang Si looked coldly at Helian. Then, she stood up and forcefully split the wild boar into half. She placed half of the wild boar in front of Xue Mingrui and rubbed it against his leg.


    Xue Mingrui was so happy that his white eyebrows rose. "I was just saying, Huang Sisi, you''re not that stingy. So you''re going to give me this much. This little old man can''t eat this much anymore!"


    Even so, Xue Mingrui was still very happy to find some big leaves and such, wrapping up the wild boar meat and bringing it home.


    On the way home, Xue Mingrui asked Helian if there was any way to catch the wild boar alive. Every time he caught the wild boar, he would accidentally kill it.


    Helian told Xue Mingrui about the circumstances of the hunt. After hearing this, Xue Mingrui smiled and said, "You''re practically ordering Little Ming around like a hunting dog!"


    Helian just chuckled and then asked Xue Mingrui what he wanted with the wild boar.


    Xue Mingrui said, "I''ve always been self-sufficient in the mountains, growing my own rice and stuff. It''s a pity that I just can''t cultivate it. I really want to be able to breed a group of wild boars!"


    "You might as well raise rabbits." Helian Lie felt that Xue Mingrui wasn''t really good at breeding. If he could succeed, he would have long since succeeded in these few years in the mountains, just like how he was able to successfully cultivate those precious herbs.


    "Hen and I, we can''t even raise chickens." Xue Mingrui sighed with emotion.


    "Then why are you still raising wild boars?" Helian speechless.


    "I feel that the vitality of wild boars should be stronger than that of domestic chickens." Xue Mingrui smiled.


    Since Xue Mingrui really wanted to try out the breeding industry, as Xue Mingrui''s only disciple, Helian had no choice but to fulfill his Master''s request. The next day, instead of fighting with tigress Huang Sisi, he went to look for traces of wild boars.


    In the end, Helian was an outstanding military expert. He set up some traps and successfully caught a live adult female boar. This made Xue Mingrui extremely happy, and he then discovered that the wild boar was still pregnant.


    "The heavens are truly helping me!" I will definitely raise a litter of healthy wild boars! " Xue Mingrui was extremely happy.


    Helian Lie couldn''t help but suspect that when Xue Mingrui saved Huang Sisi, he was also trying to raise a litter of tigers.


    Xue Mingrui really did start his breeding business. He even asked Helian to go to the mountains to gather medicinal herbs and concoct a birth control medicine for the wild boar. While concocting the medicine, Helian became curious about Xue Mingrui''s miraculous medical skills.


    "Master, you said that your martial arts did not have a successor, so I am your only successor. Then, do you have a successor for your outstanding medical skills?"


    "No, no." Xue Mingrui replied snappily.


    A few days later, when Xue Mingrui called over Helian to help his wild boar circle, he suddenly said, "Actually, there''s still one of my medical successors. It''s just that, this person, sigh ¡­"


    He shook his head, as if grieving.


    "What did that person do to make you so unhappy, Master?" Helian Lie asked.


    Speaking of which, Xue Mingrui really could be considered to be extremely clever. This pigsty that was built outside the cave they lived in was made by picking up rocks from the mountain. It looked simple, but it was still strong. Even a strong wild boar couldn''t break it.


    "That person, although he studies medicine, he only likes pediatrics. Medicine is used to save lives. What''s the use of learning pediatrics? " Xue Mingrui obviously couldn''t let go of this matter.


    Learning to be a pediatrician doesn''t conflict with saving the common people." "Before this, Yi''s son and daughter suffered from a strange illness and had a high fever. It was all thanks to him that Yi''s child was saved. Yi has been deeply grateful to this genius doctor ever since.


    "Humph!" Xue Mingrui snorted at these words. "This sow is also going to be producing in the next few days. Don''t cultivate these next few days. Watch it carefully."


    "I don''t want to waste my time cultivating." Helian Lie was unwilling to not cultivate. He still wanted to master the Pure Yuan Palm as soon as possible and leave this place as soon as possible so that he could reunite with his Violet Garden.


    "It''s been one or two days, so there isn''t much of a waste here." Xue Mingrui puffed his beard and glared a little.


    "Fine." Helian Helian helplessly said, "That''s right, Master. Yi remembered that the Godly Doctor who saved Yi''s son and daughter was named Ni Keqin. Is the disciple you were talking about him?"


    "Don''t mention that bastard''s name to me!" Xue Mingrui was not happy again. "Aiyaya, stop talking about such depressing things. Hurry up and help me spread the grass here!"


    For the next two days, Helian followed Xue Mingrui''s instructions and stayed at the pigsty night and day. That night, the wild boar cried out, and Xue Mingrui got up to check it out. This sow, which had a total of twelve piglets, delighted Xue Mingrui to death.


    For the next month, Xue Mingrui devoted all his attention to the wild boar. Thus, Helian could only find the time to train by himself. When he wasn''t busy, he would run over to fight with tigress Huang Si. However, he still wasn''t able to gain the upper hand right now. How could he have known that Huang Sisi and Xue Mingrui had fought many times and had a deep understanding of Xue Mingrui''s martial arts. Helian had learned martial arts from Xue Mingrui and fought against Huang Sisi, so he naturally was easily at a disadvantage.


    What made Helian Lie feel the most at ease was Huang Xiaoming''s affection and affection for him. Every time Huang Xiaoming''s hot, furry head entered his arms, he felt very happy. Right now, his Pure Yuan technique had already reached the sixth layer, and his palm technique had already reached the fifth layer. He had only cultivated the Pure Yuan palm for half a year, and yet he had already made such progress.


    However, recently, his Master, the Divine Doctor Xue Mingrui, hadn''t been as strict in urging him to practice martial arts as before. He kept telling him not to be in such a hurry and that it wouldn''t be good if he practiced too hard. Helian really didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. Other people''s masters wished for their disciples to practice diligently every day, but their own masters instead wished their disciples to be lazy.


    That day, when Xue Mingrui was feeding the pigs, he suddenly asked Helian who was helping him, "That Ni Keqin, how did you know him?"


    Helian He was a little curious that he would suddenly ask Ni Keqin about this matter, but he still replied to Xue Mingrui, "The young duke of Dongping Kingdom knows this person, and recommended him over."


    "Hmph, this is strange. "That Ni Keqin actually knows a great official ¡­" After Xue Mingrui fed the pig, he asked Helian Lie, "Do you want to learn medicine from me?"


    "Huh?" Helian Lie was shocked. Although he had used his brain before to think about whether he should learn medicine from this old Divine Doctor, it was impossible for him to stay here for the rest of his life after thinking about it for a year or so.


    "I think you''re quite smart. You don''t need to learn martial arts that quickly. Why don''t you just learn medicine from me?" Xue Mingrui decided on behalf of Helian Lie.


    "But, Master, I want to leave the valley as soon as possible." Helian Lie said anxiously, "Yi thanks Master for saving his life. He also thanks Master for teaching Yi the absolute art for the rest of his life, but Yi really doesn''t have the time to slowly drink and learn from Master here."


    "You''re so young, how come you don''t have time?" Xue Mingrui didn''t seem to understand his words.


    Helian could only be more precise with his words, "Master, it has been half a year since I fell off the cliff. I think my family must be very anxious. Wing is not only the head of the family, he is also the ruler of the country. "


    "Is the ruler of a country that great?" Xue Mingrui shouted in dissatisfaction, "To people outside, you''re already dead. Do you know that?"


    Helian speechless, he didn''t want to argue with Xue Mingrui.


    However, Xue Mingrui wasn''t willing to let him go. He continued, "A few days ago, I went to a bazaar and saw a notice announcing that your son is about to ascend the throne to become emperor. Why are you in such a hurry? Ah, right, you still look very young. Your son is even younger.


    Helian Peng became anxious. "That''s impossible! My son is only a little over a year old. How could he be?" Could it be Zi Yuan? "


    "If not your son, then your queen?" Xue Mingrui touched his eyebrows. "Just now, I was just scaring you. I saw a notice saying that your empress flipped to the secret decree that you gave to him, saying that you wanted your son to succeed the throne. That''s why I declared that your son is the crown prince." These two days, you should be at the Crown Prince''s side. "

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    "Really?" A complicated look flashed through Helian Lie''s eyes. He couldn''t help but sink into deep thought, and before long, he understood what Violet Garden was up to. It must have been Murong Xiu who told her about him falling off the cliff, but the Violet Garden didn''t hold a funeral for him. Instead, it was the Crown Prince. What did this mean? It meant that she believed she was still alive in this world!


    "Master, I want to leave the valley!" Helian Lie excitedly grabbed Xue Mingrui''s shoulder.


    "No, if you go out like this, your enemy will instantly kill you. I don''t want to save you again!" Xue Mingrui immediately refused.


    "Then, how far do I need to train before you let me out, Master?" asked Helian eagerly.


    "Simple. You will learn medicine from me and practice the Pure Yuan Palm at the same time. Wait until I feel that you''re almost done, then you can leave!" Xue Mingrui laughed until his eyebrows rose again.


    "Huh?" Helian Yu fell into despair. "How long is this going to take!"


    "Don''t worry, time will soon pass." Xue Mingrui smiled, patted Helian''s shoulder, and continued to look at his beloved wild boar.


    That night, Helian crept out of bed and was stopped by Helian Fen at the entrance of the cave.


    "Little Yi, where are you going?" "The old man told me to pay attention to you at night and not let you run away, I thought he was making a fuss, looks like it''s true." Then, her expression changed to one of sadness, "Does Little Yi think that we''re too old to stay by our old lady''s side anymore?" Then, she started to shed tears. "It was so easy to have a short reunion with our family. Child, are you willing to leave us?"


    Helian was not afraid of anything in his life. He was afraid of women crying the most. Right now, there was an elegant old woman crying in front of him. This night, Helian naturally couldn''t leave.


    Xue Mingrui, who had succeeded in his scheme, hid under the blanket and laughed sinisterly.


    The next morning, Xue Mingrui began to teach Helian more herbs. Actually, Xue Mingrui had already taught him how to identify the herbs when he brought Helian along. Now, when he taught Helian, it was even more systematic and professional. He even told him how to use the herbs one by one.


    Xue Mingrui thought that Helian''s memory was really good. Although he didn''t really want to learn it, he quickly memorized the names and basic effects of the herbs he had taught him. Xue Mingrui felt that he really had found a good disciple!


    In order to allow Helian to stay in the mountain and learn from him, he decided to leave the mountain and find the woman Helian desired to communicate with her. He felt that a woman who Helian had taken a fancy to and never forgotten was definitely not an ordinary person.


    He was going to tell the woman that Helian was now his successor. Oh, right, he also wanted to meet with Nickelodeon again. Although this man had no ambition, he was once his disciple.


    Feng Lingxue understood that Murong Xiu had been busy with internal affairs and had no time to pay attention to anything else. At this moment, a side concubine in East Peak found out that he was pregnant. He was incomparably happy. During this period of time, he had been living in the Northern Yue almost all the time. Occasionally, he would return to the East Mountain. He had indeed favoured this secondary concubine. To Feng Lingxue, who now loved her daughter as if her life depended on it, hearing the news of her concubine''s pregnancy was as joyful as seeing her daughter.


    Thus, Feng Lingxue bid farewell to Zi Yuan and returned to her hometown to take care of her own family matters. Although Xixi was young, she was still reluctant to part with the Ying Qi and Ying Lin siblings. It was only when Zi Yuan coaxed her to say that she would bring her older brother and sister to see her after a period of time, did Feng Yuxi finally stop crying. She also asked Zi Yuan to hug her for a while before obediently returning to Feng Lingxue''s embrace.


    After Feng Lingxue left, Zi Yuan also let out a sigh of relief. To be honest, although Feng Lingxue had indeed helped her a lot, she did not dare to do anything to her assassination organization''s plan when he was here. She really did not want Feng Lingxue''s power to seep into her organization, but she did not dare to show this intention too clearly.


    In the internal affairs of the Northern Yue, most people were still wary of Violet Garden''s iron-blooded and high-pressure policies, so they gradually leveled off. With his own guarantee, he recommended to the Violet Garden a capable person who was unafraid of power. After having interviewed this person, Zi Yuan felt that he possessed the knowledge and magnanimity of the famous Di Renjie of her time in the Tang Dynasty. This young man called Qiao Yu was promoted to the position of an official of the imperial court and had participated in the discussion.


    This Qiao Yu not only had extraordinary experience and bearing, but he was also good at handling relationships. Even though he was upright and did not fear nobles, he could still coax the old official in the imperial court to praise him.


    The Violet Garden discovered that those who didn''t like this person were mostly people who had a very small heart or a strong will. As long as one had talent, they would have a good impression of Qiao Yu. Even if they didn''t really like Qiao Yu, they wouldn''t be particularly disgusted with him. As for this Qiao Yu, he was not afraid of offending those despicable people. Zi Yuan was extremely appreciative of such a method of handling affairs. Thus, he placed more and more importance on him in the internal affairs. Gradually, he tried his best to stop doing everything by himself and leave it to this person and those old officials to handle. This action made the old officials very pleased, and their aversion to women''s domination gradually lessened.


    The internal affairs environment of the Northern Yue had finally entered a scene brimming with the liveliness of spring.


    The time she had left was spent on the cultivation of Qu Shuangshuang and the establishment of the hitman organization. After winter, and then spring, Shuang Shuangshuang would be twelve years old, and her body would slowly change. Thus, Zi Yuan first gave her a very complete lesson in physical hygiene.


    The child felt awkward talking about this at first, but he soon listened attentively. She felt that a thorough and systematic understanding of a woman''s body and physiology would also be beneficial for killing. Viola appreciates this realization so much that after finishing her course on female physiology, she starts to give her a male lesson. Qu Shuangshuang listened very attentively, and she, who had a good memory, kept this theoretical knowledge in mind.


    Violet Garden had named this future organization "Gemini". First, it was to commemorate her twin children; second, it was to represent Shuangshuang. After all, the executor of this organization was Shuangshuang. She also drew a constellation symbol for the Gemini star, a code for the organization that she liked very much, and quickly embroidered all her own clothes with the symbol, as well as the symbol for the corner of the dress that Viola, who could not embroider, wanted to embroider.


    Following that, the Violet Garden didn''t directly recruit members but instead decided to take back the other assassination organisations.


    In this world, according to Feng Lingxue''s intelligence, there were a total of nine great assassination organisations. The organization with the widest range of personnel and the largest business scope was naturally Feng Lingxue''s Meiji organization. The organization with the highest success rate was not Mei Ji, but an organization called "Ghost Demon". The organization is based in a small country on the border between the West and North Vietnam, a small country that was a subsidiary of the North Vietnamese in political relations. "The population of this small country is not great, but its domestic resources, especially its precious stones, are very rich." According to Feng Lingxue''s intelligence, the organizer of Gui Sha was the king of this country. However, since the king of this country wasn''t proficient in politics and military affairs, it meant that he was limited to running his assassination organization. Zi Yuan felt that if she suppressed and took over such an organization, it might cause the king of the subordinate kingdoms to rebel. From a political perspective, it wouldn''t be worthwhile, so she gave up on ''Ghost Fiend''.


    Behind Gui Sha was Murong Xiu, who was also the boss of the first floor. The main purpose of the first floor was to serve Mu Rong Xiu. Zi Yuan didn''t want to argue with him, so she gave up on the idea.


    The organization that had the third highest success rate was "Mei Ji", so it naturally wasn''t considered by Zi Yuan. Thus, Zi Yuan could only consider the six organizations that were ranked fourth to ninth. As a result, after some investigation, he found out that the fourth person had actually died from illness this year. His internal organs had been partially destroyed, but he had actually died in name only.


    The fifth ''Jade Lotus Hall'', the sixth ''Slaughterer'', and the seventh ''Heavenly Falls Pavilion'' were all backed by the king''s relatives from a small country. From a political point of view, they were not suitable to make a move. Finally, only the eighth ''Bai'' and the ninth ''Longmen'' could be considered. Part of the business of the ninth ''Longmen'' was to transfer to the escort office, which made Ziyuan very interested. As for ''Bai'', it had a private school business. This made Zi Yuan very interested.


    "In the end, the Violet Garden decided to annex both these clans. Only then would it be in the highest position." With the school business, she had the foundation to build the killer school she wanted. As for a place like the escort company, it was the same as the restaurant and brothel. It was a place where news came quickly and was very suitable for gathering intelligence.


    A few days after Zi Yuan made up her mind. "The" Bai ", the largest city in the southern part of North Vietnam, had its headquarters located in the northern region of the State of Yue." The highest leader and higher ups of Bai were all killed by the two mysterious men. The two mysterious men then claimed to have taken over the position of ''Bai''. Their movements were extremely fast. Very soon, ''Bai'' changed his name to ''Gemini''.


    As for Bai''s middle management team, some people were promoted to the upper echelons while some ordinary members were promoted to the middle management team. The monthly salary of all the members of the Bai Clan had been increased by ten percent. Immediately after, word spread that "Longmen" had been bought by "Gemini". Longmen''s boss had become the Twin Stars'' executive officer, but he was still happy because the Twin Stars'' boss'' annual salary was even higher than when he was running ''Longmen''.


    The Violet Garden''s swift and decisive actions were quickly heard by Feng Lingxue at the east level and Murong Xiu at the west. Feng Lingxue was naturally very happy for her, but when she thought about how she only started such grand movements after she left, she felt a bit disappointed. As for Murong Xiu, he began to worry. Although he didn''t know that this Gemini Star was caused by Zi Yuan, he still had a guess as to who the person behind this Gemini Star was.


    He quickly followed the example and used the funds in his hands to buy a smithy that did not run well. He found that this would save him a lot of money when compared to directly building a new smithy, so he bought several smithy and continued to develop and expand his Refined Iron mechanism.

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    Zi Yuan arranged the dozen or so private schools that originally belonged to Bai. He then chose three suitable places to study. They were the primary, intermediate, and advanced schools of the assassination school. Primary school students with red belt, intermediate school students with yellow belt, advanced school students with blue belt. She knew that this project was extremely huge and would not be completed in a short period of time. Thus, at the current stage, the intermediate and advanced schools were only in the process of being constructed, while the primary schools were already beginning to enroll students.


    She was too lazy to think too much about recruitment. It turned out that there were many talented people in ''Bai'', and she had provided the recruitment staff with a rate of 0.2% of the tuition fee for every student she enrolled into the school. The primary school faced the ordinary people, so those who wanted to strengthen their body were also included. "Elementary school has a system of three years, so the younger the age, the better." Within half a month, it had already gathered two hundred four to six year old children. Amongst them, there were more than a hundred who were boarding, and half of them were from wealthy families. There were a few poor children, and the Violet Garden was offering scholarships, so there were thirty to forty people who were rushing towards the scholarships.


    Zi Yuan couldn''t help but sigh with emotion. There were so many people in the ancient times who were precocious. No wonder so many people died young. That was why their lives were so insignificant.


    The initial establishment of the hitman school greatly boosted Violet Garden''s confidence. He then began to reform the escort company.


    The escort company was actually a very new field to Zi Yuan. However, she was preparing to transform the escort company into something similar to a modern express delivery company.


    The original business of the Longmen Escort Office was mainly about large items, so it was not doing well and gradually became unable to make ends meet. Even though Zi Yuan was neither proficient in business nor good at it, with her former status as a modern killer, she could still apply some of her modern business philosophy to the management of the escort company.


    She just wrote down some of her thoughts and sent them to the head of the escort company. After the other party saw this, he repeatedly praised it. This boss was still quite a character. Before, his poor management philosophy had caused him to be in a bad state. Now that he had such a good management philosophy, he was able to revive the escort company within a month.


    The Gemini constellation''s all-round orbit made Purple Garden feel a lot more at ease. Ever since Helian had taken over Murong Xiu''s post and met with him at his manor in the Western District, Violet Garden had never encountered anything that went as smoothly as she had now. Even though time had passed, the Purple Garden felt more and more that it must have been Murong Xiu''s plot to break up the couple. It was a pity that at that time, he didn''t firmly believe in Helian. Instead, he mistook Helian for betraying him and not staying by Helian''s side, causing him to suffer miserably from Murong Xiu''s evil scheme.


    Currently, Zi Yuan''s days were filled with many things to the two young children, the officials of the imperial court, and the upper echelons of the Twin Stars. She did her best to make those trivial matters fill up her time as much as possible.


    However, her children looked more and more similar to Helian. It was difficult for Zi Yuan to not want Helian to even think about Helian. Although she had been transported to this era, it was still difficult for her to seek the worship of Buddha.


    Because she had to keep herself busy every day so that she wouldn''t fall into that negative mood. When she had free time, she would intensify her training of Shuangshuang.


    Qu Shuangshuang''s weakness was that she was young, did not have enough strength, and lacked endurance. Therefore, the Violet Garden set up a plan for Qu Shuangshuang based on her physique.


    Every morning, Qu Shuangshuang would wake up at a quarter to nine and run three laps around the outskirts of the North Vietnamese palace. If she didn''t arrive at the appointed time, she couldn''t eat breakfast. The breakfast set up was quite sumptuous. There was milk, goat''s milk, steamed buns, a nest, smoked meat, rice porridge, and so on. After breakfast, Qu Shuangshuang was about to enter the special training room that had been specially set up for her by Yunji because she was requested by Zi Yuan to help her. Other than some very special formations, there were also some special killer training that Zi Yuan had done before, which was also set up by Yunji.


    Qu Shuangshuang entered the special training room. If she couldn''t come out during lunch time, then she couldn''t eat lunch. At the same time, the lunch was also very sumptuous. There were a total of six meat and four vegetables in addition to a soup. There were many ways to undo the formation in the special training room, and each time, they had to use a different method to open it.


    In the afternoon, Qu Shuangshuang would learn to handle the matters of the Twin Stars. Of course, Zi Yuan would also help with the matters.


    At the moment, everything seemed to be on track. The only thing was that there was no news of Helian.


    On this day, a strange guest arrived at the North Vietnamese border office of the escort company. This guest was very petite, and he came to entrust the escort office to escort him to the empress. The escort thought that the old man was a bit strange. He immediately sent a message to the Twin Stars headquarters in the capital, Qu Shuangshuang.


    Qu Shuangshuang reported it to the Violet Garden. The Violet Garden felt that there was indeed something fishy about this matter, but she felt that it would be better to accept the little old man''s request and see where he came from.


    A few days later, the escort team''s escort car was parked in front of the palace. The old man was invited to the hall by the Violet Garden with the etiquette of a distinguished guest. The little old man only asked, "Are you the Violet Garden?" when they first met, and didn''t say anything after that.


    It was only when the Violet Garden let him sit down and had someone pour him a pot of good Jade-green Spring that the little old man finally said with a smile, "Disciple''s daughter-in-law, your looks are indeed not bad."


    Violet Garden was stunned. The title of disciple''s daughter-in-law both surprised her and made her happy. He was overjoyed that this little old man had hinted to him that Helian was still alive. Surprised that this ordinary looking little old man was actually able to make the conceited Helian become his disciple!


    Zi Yuan felt that it wasn''t very convenient to speak in this hall, so she called over Qu Shuangshuang. Then, she let Qu Shuangshuang lead the way and brought the old man and her to the room filled with array formations.


    "It''s safer to speak here. Old senior, please accept the bow of the Violet Garden." The Violet Garden immediately knelt down to pay her respects to the little old man.


    The old man lightly dragged Zi Yuan''s knee that was about to kneel down. "Disciple''s daughter-in-law, there''s no need to be courteous. As expected of a smart person! " He looked around the room. "This room is beautifully decorated!"


    "Old Senior, how is Helian now?" Zi Yuan asked with concern.


    "Hehe," the little old man laughed heartily, "He is really good!" The old man smiled mischievously. "I have a beauty, Huang Sisi, with me to accompany him in his training every day. That little brat is so full of joy that he misses nothing!"


    These words seemed to step on the mine of Zi Yuan. Her expression clearly turned ugly as she awkwardly stopped speaking.


    The old man saw that the atmosphere had turned cold and quickly added, "Cough, cough, you must be joking with your disciple''s daughter-in-law. Huang Sisi is a tigress in every sense of the word! It''s a real tigress! Disciple''s daughter-in-law, don''t be unhappy. This kid is always thinking of leaving the valley as soon as possible, so he''s here to find you! "


    Violet Garden replied, "Violet Garden really wants to know how Helian met with the old senior ¡­"


    Thus, this little one began to exaggerate how he had discovered a falling Helian on a pine tree. He then told Zi Yuan how Helian''s body was on the verge of death, causing her to feel heartache. After that, the little old man changed the topic and started to heavily exaggerate how skilled his medical skills were, pulling Helian back from the gates of hell. Although the way this little old man speaks is extremely exaggerated, Zi Yuan knows that this little old man didn''t lie to her. Everything he says is true. She saluted the little one again, thanking him for saving Helian''s life.


    "This little old man here has helped the world for all his life. This kind of saving someone is instinctual to me!" The little old man chuckled, "I came out of the valley this time to see what kind of person the young lady whom my disciple desires is. Now, it seems, young lady, you are truly a special young lady!" With that, I clasped Zi Yuan''s right hand. Seeing Zi Yuan struggling, I consoled him, "I''ll help you establish a meridian. Don''t worry."


    "The lady''s pulse is slow and sluggish. She''s really deep in thought!" The little elder raised his beard and said, "However, your physical fitness is quite good. Hmm, when your disciple returns, you can all add a few more disciples to this little one. Not bad at all!" The little elder suddenly thought of something and said, "Oh yeah, disciple''s daughter-in-law, do you mind if I take a look at that pair of dragon-son phoenixes?"


    Although the Violet Garden was certain that this person was not lying, she still hesitated when it came to her own children. Seeing her hesitation, the child smiled and said, "Well, I have other things to do this time. I will worry about the matter of the disciples after my disciple returns. "However, I still need to teach him medicine within the valley. I might not be able to return in this one and a half year ¡­"


    "Another year or so?" Zi Yuan was getting a bit anxious. "Then I''ll go to the valley to see him!"


    "Then is there any difference between his training and leaving the valley? In the middle of the valley is the isolation. " The old man was unwilling.


    "Zi Yuan won''t be able to wait for more than a year or so. We can only offend him now!" The Violet Garden hinted to Qu Shuangshuang to take action. The two of them immediately restrained the actions of the little old man. The little old man had relied on his own ability to swallow the pill that had sealed his true energy for this little elder. Only after swallowing it did he realize that he had underestimated his opponent.


    Thus, the little old man shouted loudly. Zi Yuan felt that he was troublesome, so he used a piece of cloth to gag him.


    When the old man stopped struggling, Zi Yuan took off the cloth and ordered, "When I come back in a while, bring us to your place to find Helian!" Then she gagged him and backed out of the room.


    She went back to settle some internal affairs and other matters properly. Unknowingly, the sky had already darkened. She took some coils, made a bundle and tied it around her back, and re-entered the room. Fortunately, the old man didn''t try to play any tricks. He just sat there obediently, staring at Qu Shuangshuang.


    Quickly, the three of them borrowed the darkness of the night to depart from the palace. Although the little old man had some objections to being held hostage, he still led the way. So much so that even the Violet Garden had to wonder if this old man was guiding the way correctly or not.


    However, when Zi Yuan arrived at the mountain range, she knew that the little old man had really brought her to find Helian Lie.

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    When Zi Yuan removed the cloth from my mouth, I started to curse. However, Zi Yuan had already seen the burly man standing beside a majestic tiger on the mountaintop. He was precisely the hateful Helian she had been dreaming about day and night!


    Helian Lie had won against Huang Sisi by a fluke that day, but he still decided to take Huang Xiaoming hunting. He and Huang Xiaoming had climbed a few hills. When they were standing on top of a hill and observing the terrain, he saw Xue Mingrui cursing as he walked down. Behind him were two women, one tall and the other short. The tall one was the Violet Garden that he dreamed of day and night, and the short one was the Violet Garden''s disciple, Qu Shuangshuang.


    He saw the Violet Garden suddenly stop and look in his direction. He also saw that familiar yet unfamiliar body. Suddenly, his vision became blurry. "Wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu ¡­


    He could not remember how he had jumped down from that mountain. He only remembered that Huang Xiaoming was on the mountain, making ''wuwu'' sounds. When Huang Xiaoming saw that Helian Lie was safe and sound, he ran down the small path. When he came down, he saw Helian Lie and an unfamiliar woman tightly hugging each other. He didn''t understand what was happening, but he felt that the scene in front of him was very warm and touching. He looked at them quietly with his big head turned sideways, and then he sat down on his stomach and watched them silently.


    Helian felt as if he was dreaming. He had never been more certain of the position Zi Yuan held in his heart than now. If he wanted to call himself the king of this world, then there would only be one Empress in this world!


    He told her about his thoughts and told her that everything the Violet Garden had heard was Murong''s trick. It was Murong''s bewitching medicine that had caused her to hear those unbearable sounds.


    Ziyuan had wanted to respond to his whisper, but seeing how eager he was for an explanation, she felt very warm, very affectionate, so she simply listened quietly to his explanation, smiled at him, did not argue, did not respond.


    When Helian Haoyan finished his rambling, Xue Mingrui stood off to the side and whined, "Even if I want to eat it, I''m going to be sore". Only then did Violet Garden smile and directly sent her red lips over.


    This kiss had triggered both the heavenly thunder and earthfire. Like a pair of fish, they kissed and kissed, from the time the sun was still hanging in the sky until it began to gradually sink to the west. Qu Shuangshuang turned her body away consciously, not looking at all of this. At first, Xue Mingrui was excited, but later he also began to feel ashamed. He ran over and covered the little tiger Huang Xiaoming''s eyes with his own as he muttered, "A child cannot look, but a child cannot look."


    As the sky gradually darkened, Xue Mingrui couldn''t take it anymore and started to stamp his feet, "You''re not going back? This old one is hungry! "


    It was as if Helian Haoyan had just awoken from a dream. Looking at the purplish garden with a ruddy complexion, he said gently, "Let''s go. I''ll bring you to meet Mistress. She''s also my great-aunt!" He carried Violet Garden horizontally and left on his own, not caring about Xue Mingrui. He remembered Xue Mingrui shouting loudly from behind him, "Overbearing! Your heartless woman gave medicine to your master. Master, I can''t circulate my energy right now, I can''t run fast! " However, the current Helian has no time to pay attention to him.


    Qu Shuangshuang had no choice but to stand in front of Xue Mingrui, indicating for him to jump on her back.


    "You''re so small, don''t bully me with your age!" Xue Mingrui hastily waved his hand.


    "Cut the crap, come on up!" Qu Shuangshuang had no choice but to order the old urchin coldly.


    Thus, Xue Mingrui shrunk his neck and obediently climbed onto Qu Shuangshuang''s back. Twoflower deftly followed Helian''s steps, heading for the place where they lived. As for the little tiger, it wagged its tail as it stood up and followed them.


    Seeing so many people come, Helian Fen''s smile widened. "Aiya, this cave has never been so lively before!" She hurriedly ate a sumptuous meal while looking at the cold and elegant Violet Garden.


    Zi Yuan felt embarrassed to be constantly stared at by such a beautiful old woman, so she had to stand up from beside Helian to help Fu Ren. However, she didn''t need her help. "You''re a guest, so leave her be. I''m here, I''m used to it. It''s alright. Aiya, what a good child!"


    The arrival of the little tiger had also made Fu Ren very happy. She took a portion of the raw meat from the spring water and placed it in front of the little tiger. Huang Xiaoming immediately shook his head and wheezed as he started to eat.


    Among these people, the one who was the most unhappy was Xue Mingrui. "Disciple''s daughter-in-law, I''ve already fulfilled your request. Hurry up and give me the antidote!"


    "Aren''t you a genius doctor? Master, do it yourself ¡­ " When the Violet Garden arrived, even Helian became mischievous.


    "How would I know what kind of drugs they are? I don''t want to try them on anymore!" "No matter, the antidote!" My son, Xue Mingrui, has started to act very rashly.


    Zi Yuan threw up his hands. "We were in a hurry when you came out. I didn''t expect you to bring us here so quickly. I didn''t bring the antidote. We''ll be fine after three or four days when the medicinal properties are over."


    What? We have to wait another three or four days?" "You''re too cruel, your disciple''s daughter-in-law. How dare you treat me this way? Wuu, there''s no justice in this world ¡­


    However, no one paid attention to him even though he pretended to be crying.


    This couple that had just reunited after a long separation had endless tenderness and endless words to say to each other. The two of them went out to see the stars and the moon, arm in arm, after they had finished eating Fen Zhangluo''s dinner.


    When Helian was cultivating, he saw a wooden house built by a woodcutter to rest in the mountains. He knew that there was no one there tonight. It had been a long time since he saw his queen, so he definitely wouldn''t miss this important opportunity.


    He knew that being intimate in the cave would cause too much commotion, so he hurriedly brought his beloved Queen to the small wooden house halfway up the mountain.


    The two of them quickly embraced and kissed. Their actions earlier were like that of a fish kissing.


    At first, Zi Yuan didn''t feel that she had a strong need for certain aspects, but this time, it was almost almost a year since she had seen Helian, and her feelings towards Helian went through ups and downs, meeting Helian once again. After this intense kiss with Helian, she suddenly felt her body become extremely thirsty.


    She felt that she longed for Helian very much at this moment, and wished that Helian would do more to her than he did to her husband and wife. She felt that in this cold mountain, the heat from her body could completely block out the cold, and she did not need any clothes to cover her.


    Like a small female beast, she burst forth with immense power, rapidly taking off Helian clothing. They were lying on the soft straw bed, and Viola could see the stars through the open roof of the cabin.


    It was like being in a bed under the heavens, she thought. Even though it was in a wooden house, it still felt like being in the wild. This feeling was fresh and exciting, and in addition to the catalysis of her longing for Helian, her body was extremely active in responding to every movement of Helian''s.


    Although Helian Lie was surprised by the Violet Garden''s intense response, he was also very happy and excited at the same time. Such an action proved that the Violet Garden had truly forgiven him for his unintentional ''cheating''. He knew that his absence from her side in these past few days had surely caused her to suffer a lot. But at this moment, he could only use his most primitive instincts to repay his beloved woman.


    To Helian, the reunion of Helian and Zi Yuan was a great matter that was beyond Helian Lie''s expectations. However, Zi Yuan had once thought of Helian''s situation to be the worst. Thus, when she found out that Helian was actually living and madly sleeping with her, she actually felt at peace.


    She suddenly felt that she really was the favored child of the heavens. Not to mention being able to survive after crossing over to this world, even her husband in this world did not only manage to survive, but he also unexpectedly became the professor of an otherworldly expert.


    At daybreak, Helian very contentedly looked at his beautiful and beautiful wife who woke up together with him. He didn''t notice at all that when he turned his face away, the corner of his mouth suddenly curled upwards coldly.


    It was already autumn. Even though the night had gone by in a frenzy, the two of them, who didn''t even have an inch of clothes on them in the morning, still felt a slight chill. Helian Lie suddenly remembered that there was a hot spring pool that Xue Mingrui had made inside the cave, so he told Zi Yuan. Helian originally thought that Zi Yuan would excitedly want to give it a try, but unexpectedly, he only smiled faintly. She stood up and asked, "Do you know where that natural hot spring pool is?"


    "Ah, I don''t know about that. Master found an underground hot spring, not a hot spring pool." Helian replied.


    "Oh, so it''s like that, Helian. I didn''t expect you to call someone master! That little old man! " Zi Yuan said with a smile.


    "He saved my life, Violet Garden." Helian Lie reached out his hand and asked Zi Yuan to help him put on his clothes. "Speaking of which, the medicine you gave Master, is there really no antidote?"


    "No," replied the Violet Garden. "I didn''t think that he would actually bring me to find you."


    "Don''t you believe him?" Helian asked.


    "Yes." Zi Yuan had already put on their clothes. "I won''t easily trust any stranger. You know that." Zi Yuan replied very seriously.


    "But, he is a famous genius doctor of our Northern Yue." "Without him, I would already be dead, Zi Yuan."


    "So what?" Zi Yuan raised an eyebrow. "How can you be so sure that he''s really the godly doctor from before?" You''ve met him? "


    However, he didn''t understand why the Violet Garden would have such a reaction. Therefore, he could only change the topic and say, "No matter what, my life was saved by him, and he even taught me quite a good martial arts. I still respect this master of mine."


    "Okay, I also want to thank him for saving you." Zi Yuan nodded.


    Soon after, Helian led him to the cave where Xue Mingrui and the others were. The little tiger was still waiting for Helian Lie. Seeing Helian Lie''s arrival, it ran over happily.


    Towards this little tiger, Violet Garden''s face revealed a rare look of warmth. She also extended her hand to caress the little tiger''s head. However, she was still a little cold towards Xue Mingrui and his wife, which made Helian a little awkward. On the contrary, Helian Fen was very understanding as she secretly told Helian Lie, "Your wife is shy. She might not be good at dealing with this kind of relationship."


    However, this time, Fu Ren''s guess was wrong. Violet Garden truly suspected Xue Mingrui. She didn''t have any thoughts towards Helian Fen Ren, but when she found out from Helian Lie that this little old man was Xue Mingrui, her heart began to sink.

 C244

    When she was taking control of the Northern Vietnamese government independently, she accidentally saw a very old secret report. It was something that happened decades ago. At that time, there seemed to be a great internal conflict involving a number of famous doctors, maesters, and members of the royal family. The famous doctor had a name that Zi Yuan remembered very clearly. It was called Xue Mingrui. Because she was curious about this incident, she decided to investigate it and test out the intelligence network of her Twin Stars. In the end, she did get some interesting information.


    The internal affairs was about the health of the monarch. The maester and members of the royal family tried to control the monarch''s behavior by doing unorthodox things like concocting pills. This Xue Mingrui was the main physician in charge of the king''s health in the later stages. Not only did he not point out that the king''s health was already very poor, he even declared to the outside world that he had already cured the king of his illness. After that, there was an internal strife within his sect. After he dueled with his senior brother, it was rumored that he was no match for his senior brother. He fell off a cliff and died.


    What Zi Yuan saw in this incident was that Xue Mingrui was not a pro-monarch, and the actions he did could not be ruled out as being related to those of the overthrown monarchs who were later crushed. Only, she hadn''t told Helian this information yet.


    The lunch was very sumptuous. With the bamboo shoot, venison, and braised hare meat, the two meat dishes that Fen Ren often cooked, and Xue Mingrui, whose zhenqi had been temporarily sealed off by medicine, killed a wild boar, set up a wind stove, and roasted a wild suckling pig. She even went to chop up the bamboo and made a delicious bamboo bowl of rice.


    Speaking of which, this was the first time Zi Yuan had eaten such delicious game in this time and space. She had been worried about the safety of her food, but Helian had begun to gobble it down. After weighing the pros and cons again and again, she concluded that the meal should still be safe, so she began to feel slightly more at ease.


    After lunch, Zi Yuan asked when Helian left. Xue Mingrui, who had been fiddling with his medicine on the side, interrupted, "I told you, you can''t leave now."


    Violet Garden cast a fierce glance at Xue Mingrui. "Why?"


    "I will need at least another half a year to learn the Pure Yuan Palm!" And my medical skills, I''ve only learned a little! " The little old man habitually danced as he spoke.


    "In another half a year, even Helian''s monarchy will be questioned. Are you responsible?" Zi Yuan was extremely dissatisfied.


    "This little old man doesn''t know anything about monarchy. In short, you are not allowed to leave the valley for half a year." Xue Mingrui said angrily.


    "Heh heh, I''m taking Helian Lie away today." Zi Yuan replied in a domineering manner.


    "No, no!" Xue Mingrui loudly shouted.


    "Your true qi has not been released. If you try to forcefully release it, you will lose all of your true qi." Zi Yuan reminded Xue Mingrui with a smile.


    "Alright, alright, stop arguing." Seeing that Zi Yuan and Xue Mingrui were arguing over him, he hurriedly tried to be a peacemaker. "That''s good, I''ve indeed disappeared for a long time. I should return to the imperial court for a while. Master, I don''t think I need to stay here any longer."


    "No, no, I really can''t do it!" Xue Mingrui was truly anxious.


    "Fine, then tell me, why not?" The aura of the Violet Garden instantly became very powerful.


    "In short, no!" However, Xue Mingrui was still unable to say the reason.


    The Violet Garden could not be bothered with him. She called for He Lian to clean up and prepared to leave this place with him. Qu Shuangshuang naturally helped from the side. The little tiger didn''t leave as it watched them from the side.


    Helian didn''t have many things to pack, so he quickly packed his things. He and Xue Mingrui embraced each other, and then resolutely left with Zi Yuan.


    Looking at their firmly leaving backs, Xue Mingrui couldn''t help but sigh and shake his head. Fu Ren slowly walked out of the shadows of the cave. He placed his hand on Xue Mingrui''s shoulder and said, "Don''t worry. The children have their own blessings."


    Helian, Ziyuan, and Qu Shuangshuang quickly left the area where Xue Mingrui and his wife lived. The little tiger kept close to them, and when Helian told him to go back, he was reluctant to leave. Helian had no choice but to turn to the den and find his mother, Huang Sisi, and let her look at his son.


    The three of them bade farewell to the tiger mother and son, and continued to walk out of the mountain range. But the accident happened.


    A group of heavily armed soldiers suddenly surrounded them on a dangerous mountain road. From the actions of these soldiers, Zi Yuan could tell that they were Murong Xiu''s Heaven Craft Armoured Soldiers.


    The leader sized them up before taking out three paintings to compare them. With a wave of his hand, the group of people rushed over.


    Zi Yuan and the others naturally wouldn''t just surrender, so the three of them started fighting with this group of celestial workers. Although they had already fought against Murong Xiu''s Heaven Armored Soldiers many times, this batch of Heaven Armored Soldiers seemed to be different from the previous ones. These tendons and bones all seemed to be made of fine iron. When the Purple Garden''s group went up, they only felt their bones shaking and aching, but the other party didn''t seem to feel anything. Besides the few people in the lead, the rest of the Heaven Armored Soldiers were all wearing steel-like masks, looking extremely eerie and terrifying.


    Firstly, these people were not afraid of pain, secondly, they were not afraid of falling down, and thirdly, they did not seem to be tired. It had been almost two hours since the Violet Garden had fought with them, but these people still fought with them at a leisurely pace. In the eyes of the Violet Garden, they were like manipulated robots.


    Zi Yuan felt that they would be at a disadvantage if this continued, so he discussed it with Helian and tried to find a way out.


    However, as if the Heaven Armored Soldiers had seen through their intentions, the encirclement was completely watertight. Zi Yuan realized that it would be very difficult to find an opening to break out of the encirclement in a short period of time.


    As for their side, they were beginning to show flaws. Qu Shuangshuang, who had relatively little actual combat experience, became anxious and was quickly knocked to the ground by a Heaven Armored Soldier. Just as the soldier''s spear was about to hit Qu Shuangshuang, Zi Yuan quickly rushed over and blocked it for Qu Shuangshuang.


    The armored soldier obviously did not expect that Zi Yuan would protect Qu Shuangshuang in such a manner. He was stunned for a moment before Zi Yuan shouted, "Helian!" Helian, who shared the same thoughts, seized the opportunity to use this armored soldier as a way to escape.


    However, after being shot through the left side of Violet Garden''s waist, it was still rather difficult for Helian Lie to escape while carrying the Violet Garden and dragging Qu Shuangshuang. Seeing the sky gradually darken, it was fortunate that Helian was quite familiar with this mountain range. Thus, under the cover of the sky and terrain, he quickly brought the three of them to hide in a bush.


    The group of Heaven Armored Soldiers began their carpet-style search near the shrubbery. Although Zi Yuan''s recovery speed was relatively fast, the current situation was not very optimistic with only the simple Gold Sore Medicine that was used to treat her wounds.


    Helian Lie suddenly understood why Xue Mingrui didn''t let them leave the valley. Xue Mingrui definitely knew that there were Murong soldiers lying in ambush here, but he was curious. Why wouldn''t Xue Mingrui tell them directly? Or perhaps, was it Xue Mingrui who told these soldiers about him?


    The situation was getting more and more serious. Suddenly, the sound of a concealed weapon whistling through the air could be heard. Helian Lie peeked out from the shrubbery and saw that three to five Heaven Armored Soldiers'' heads had been cut off by indiscernible concealed weapons in an instant. The scene was extremely shocking.


    "Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" The sound continued, and soon, more Heaven Armored Soldiers died. The Heaven Armored Soldiers seemed to realize that something was wrong. The scattered soldiers gradually gathered together and assumed a defensive posture.


    Some people had been hit by a hidden weapon and moved their homes in an instant. These soldiers began to feel scared. Soon, the leader of the soldiers sent out a signal to retreat.


    Helian Lie and the others waited in the bushes for a while before coming out from their hiding place. Standing in front of them was the silver thread of Helian Fen. She was dressed in white, and her body was stained with blood. Standing in the shadows of the trees, she seemed somewhat like Luosha.


    Helian Lie smiled bitterly. "So it was my great-aunt who saved me ¡­"


    Helian Fu spoke faintly, "I told you not to come out, why did you insist on coming out?"


    Zi Yuan frowned. "You can definitely say that there was an ambush, but why didn''t you say it out loud? Why did you still come to save us?"


    "Little girl," Freya''s tone was usually gentle, and her voice became very cold, "If you weren''t my grandnephew''s wife, I wouldn''t even be in the mood to pay attention to your life. There is a saying, "If you don''t listen to the words of the old man, you will be at a disadvantage." Even if we say that you will be ambushed by Xi Li, would you believe it? Furthermore, we do not know when Xi Li will attack you. "


    "Aunt." Helian Lie stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting. "Violet Garden didn''t mean that. It''s just that Little Yi is also very curious. Why would you two know that there is an ambush in this place?"


    "Hmph, these things cannot be called human. Even if we stay in the cave, we can still smell their stench." At this moment, the manner in which Helian Fen spoke was that of a cold Rakshasi.


    "Although the Violet Garden estimated that they might be ambushed, I didn''t expect it to be this fast." Zi Yuan said slowly. Actually, she had arranged some Twin Stars in the vicinity of the mountain range as reinforcements. She was worried that her own people wouldn''t be familiar with the terrain and cause problems, so she didn''t teach them how to enter the mountain. Unexpectedly, they were ambushed before they even left the mountain.


    "Hmph, I didn''t expect that after receiving such an injury, you would still act like nothing happened." Helian Fen glanced at Zi Yuan''s injuries. "However, if we don''t do more, I don''t think you''ll be able to hold on for long." Her last sentence gradually recovered some of the warmth of her speech.


    Zi Yuan knew he was indebted to her, so he didn''t say anything more. He just let Helian hold her and follow Helian Fen back to the cave.


    She didn''t even want him to treat her wounds. However, Helian Lie insisted that her master treat her, so she could only unwillingly reveal the place where she was injured.


    Helian Fen lit up a very fragrant cave. Unknowingly, Zi Yuan fell into a deep sleep.

 C245

    When she woke up in the morning, Zi Yuan found the cave empty. She instantly sat up in panic, hastily put on her clothes, and rushed out of the cave. However, she saw Xue Mingrui and Helian and Qu Shuang practicing their martial arts.


    When Xue Mingrui saw Zi Yuan come out, he teased, "I say, Shuangshuang, I think you should take me as your master. You think it''s better to have the king as your disciple? How nice!" Who was your Master? My kung fu is really bad! "


    Zi Yuan smiled. "As expected, old ginger is spicier!" "Old senior, how did you dispel the medicinal properties so quickly?"


    "Hmph, petty tricks." Xue Mingrui didn''t care much about the answer. He gave her another look and suddenly dashed to the side of Zi Yuan and blocked her pulse. "Don''t move ¡­" He closed his eyes and felt the pulse of the Violet Garden. When he opened his eyes, his eyes were filled with doubt. "Disciple''s daughter-in-law, you really are an extraordinary person."


    Helian asked curiously, "What''s wrong?" What''s wrong with Zi Yuan? "


    "Your body''s recovery speed is really fast." Xue Mingrui sincerely praised, "It really is a rarely seen physique in this world! Both the Yin and Yang energies in your body are so strong, it''s really rare! "


    Then, Xue Mingrui touched Violet Garden''s hands again. "Her hands are soft and boneless, and her fingers are slender and long. Her bones are truly extraordinary."


    At this moment, Helian Fen''s voice rang out from behind Zi Yuan. "Old man, let me see." She stretched out her hands and held Zi Yuan''s hands for a long time. After that, she looked at Zi Yuan with an extremely strange gaze. It made her and Helian Lie feel a bit scared.


    Then, without a word, she went into the cave.


    It was only after they had finished their lunch that Helian Fen spoke again about this matter. "You''re very suitable to learn concealed weapons. You should learn hidden weapons from me."


    Helian''s eyes lit up. He had witnessed with his own eyes how powerful the hidden weapons of Freya were. If he could learn such a godly skill from resources, it would be like adding wings to a tiger.


    "Not learning." He didn''t expect that the Violet Garden would actually reject such a good opportunity. Helian Lie hurriedly pulled on her sleeve, hinting her not to refuse.


    The Violet Garden ignored him and even stood up, walking towards the outside of the cave.


    "Empty ¡ª" With a "hollow" sound, a silver needle shot out from Fu Ren''s hand. Relax, it was Zi Yuan! As if she had eyes on the back of her head, Zi Yuan tilted his head and dodged the silver needle.


    "Empty ¡ª" After another two sounds, the Violet Garden dodged again. He knew that at this moment, Zi Yuan did not like him going to help either.


    "Since you have some ability, how could you possibly be injured yesterday?" Fu Ren was confused.


    Qu Shuangshuang replied embarrassedly, "Master did it to save me, so I won''t recognize another master!" Qu Shuangshuang said the latter sentence to Xue Mingrui.


    These words caused Fu Ren to stop his probing of Zi Yuan. He instantly floated to her side and grabbed her hands. "It doesn''t matter if you''re willing or not. You must learn how to use concealed weapons from me."


    Zi Yuan said haughtily, "Do you need to learn concealed weapons?"


    "Do you want to experience it again?"


    Zi Yuan replied bluntly, "I believe in what I see."


    They saw several flashes of green light, and some of the branches of the bamboo fell to the ground, breaking apart in the air.


    "This move is called Heavenly Maiden Dispersing Flower!" Helian Fen added in the air.


    After a few flashes and swoosh swoosh swoosh, a piece of bamboo was poured out. This technique was the same one that Helian had seen Fen Ren use before to kill the Heaven Armored Soldiers.


    "This move is called Absolute Soul Sand!" She continued to explain.


    Afterwards, she used various moves in the sky such as "Pear Blossom Rain Needles", "Plum Blossom Needles", "Heaven''s Punishment, Heaven and Earth Annihilation" and other techniques to explode forth. Zi Yuan couldn''t help but suspect that this old lady was this world''s "Tang Sect" grandmaster! These skills were clearly the inherited martial arts techniques of the Tang Sect, the martial arts clan from the world that Zi Yuan once lived in.


    Although she had received some instruction and practice on hidden weapons when she had received assassin training, compared to the unique hidden weapons like Helian Fen, the difference was simply too great.


    The reason why she didn''t want to learn Hidden Weapons was because she felt that what she had learned was sufficient for her use. However, after seeing the unique skills displayed by Fu Ren, it was impossible for him to not be moved. However, she did not believe that such a good thing as losing a pie in the world was possible. There must be some kind of request for her to learn so strongly from Fu Ren.


    After making up her mind, Zi Yuan said, "It''s fine if you want me to learn from you. Tell me, what do you want?"


    Fu Ren smiled and said, "You sure have a strong sense of wariness."


    Zi Yuan still insisted on her point of view. "Don''t not get to the point. Say it."


    At this moment, Helian Fen exchanged a glance with Xue Mingrui. This time, Helian Lie couldn''t help but become nervous. "Master, Martial Mother, do you have anything that is difficult to say?"


    Finally, it was Xue Mingrui who coughed. It was up to him.


    "When we avoid the world, we have a son outside, and he is staying in the west." Xue Mingrui''s eyes flickered a little. "When you''re old, you sometimes still hope to understand the situation of your own son, so ¡­"


    "The Western Legion that ambushed you has the smell of our son." "When we were young, because of our curiosity, we were more interested in unorthodox things than proper kung fu. The concealed weapon I learned was itself an unorthodox weapon. And these things, in some ways, are the same. When I was chosen by my master, it was mainly because of one of my special abilities. As long as I come into contact with and use these unorthodox techniques, I can accurately distinguish them. Master, back then, wanted to train me to be a dog that is good at tracking. " There was a clear sense of self-mockery in her last sentence.


    "Originally, I wanted to ask for these when my disciple left the apprenticeship." "It''s just that I didn''t expect that you would insist on leaving right now, and that those Western Paradise brats would dare to touch you on my territory. It''s just that my true qi was sealed by your poison, so my wife had no choice but to make a move." Xue Mingrui then opened his mouth and said, "However, it was a happy occasion. I didn''t expect disciple''s daughter-in-law to be so skillful! "Although my wife''s martial arts are not orthodox, it would be a pity if there was no successor!"


    Zi Yuan still had some doubts regarding Xue Mingrui, so she decided that she might as well borrow the current atmosphere to ask. However, the moment she opened her mouth, the most surprised person was Helian. He didn''t think that Violet Garden had such deep doubts about Xue Mingrui. He also didn''t think that Xue Mingrui would actually be involved in that royal family scandal.


    Xue Mingrui raised his beard and slowly said, "Since you asked about this, then I''ll tell you."


    When the Profound Wings of Helian was still wearing his pants, his father, who was also the king at that time, began to be infatuated with Fang Shi to refine pills and seek the formula for immortality. It was during this period that Princess Hui began to gain the favor of the king and gave birth to the little prince.


    When Helian Xuan Wing gradually grew up, there were two forces in the Northern Yue State''s imperial court that were always fighting. One was the overlords represented by the concubines and the Third Marquis, while the other was the pro-monarchs represented by Cheng Hou. As his body continued to deteriorate, the king gradually began to realize that those so-called immortal elixirs were actually poisons that caused his body to deteriorate with each passing day. The king urgently summoned Xue Mingrui, who was on a long vacation with his aunt, and left him in the palace to treat his illness. However, most of the palace people had already been bribed by Hui Fei. It was simply impossible for her to nurture the king''s body in the palace.


    At that time, Xue Mingrui already had the idea of living in seclusion, so he let his wife go scout the location first while he himself spent every day in the palace with those from the Monarch Faction. At the same time, they would also deliberately spread "rumors" to other princes, so that they would feel that they should be qualified successors to the throne, and not the inexperienced little brat.


    When Helian heard this, he suddenly realized and said, "So it turns out that you, Master, have been my ''Master'' since I was very young." He was the one who had heard these rumors and believed in them. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have launched a coup to take over the throne.


    "That''s why a lot of the information that was left behind shows that you''ve always said that the king''s health is getting better, but in reality, it''s getting worse?" Zi Yuan asked.


    "That''s about it. Anyway, that period of time was just too depressing." Xue Mingrui seemed to very much dislike the thought of those days.


    "Then, what''s the matter with your match with your senior brother?" Zi Yuan asked in confusion.


    Xue Mingrui laughed out loud, "I didn''t expect that you would also have an investigation on this. Not bad, not bad!" Following that, he also explained the grudge between him and his senior to the Violet Garden in a simple manner. He also indicated that the martial arts that Xi Li and those people were learning should be the martial arts that his senior brother was learning.


    Zi Yuan immediately understood what was going on. It turned out that Murong Xiu had unintentionally inherited his senior apprentice-brother''s legacy. And now, Helian has become Xue Mingrui''s disciple again. Looks like from now on, it really will be a struggle for his disciple. Helian and Murong Xiu really were fated enemies.


    Once she found out that Xue Mingrui wasn''t the person who was worried about Helian, Zi Yuan relaxed. According to the Gemini news that Qu Shuangshuang had received, everything in the North Vietnamese internal affairs was on track, so neither she nor Helian were very worried about this.


    Currently, they also knew that their own skills were not enough to deal with a regiment of Heaven Armored Soldiers. If they wanted to obtain the super strong combat strength of one against ten or even a hundred, they would have to peacefully lie in wait in this valley, learning even more powerful skills from Xue Mingrui and his wife.


    Helian was very interested in his great-aunt''s secret weapon skills. However, his great-aunt had touched his arm bone and said that he was not suitable to learn this skill, so he could only give up on this thought and obediently continue practicing the Pure Yuan Palm. On the other hand, with Qu Shuangshuang''s aptitude, Helian Fen silently allowed Zi Yuan to pass on her secret weapon skill to Qu Shuangshuang.


    In addition to her unique hidden weapon skills, she also had two great loves, cooking and incense. This seemingly elegant and good-natured old woman was actually a very stubborn person. After she formally accepted Zi Yuan as her disciple, she also began to force Zi Yuan to follow her and learn cooking and cooking.


    Poor Violet Garden was not good at such things. Thus, during the preparation for dinner, Helian often heard all sorts of exclamations from the Violet Garden.


    In the end, she managed to produce a good knife skill, but she was still not good at cooking. On the contrary, it was Shuangshuang who learned a lot of dishes from Helian Fen, and at the same time, she was also able to cook her own new dishes, which made Helian Fen admire her very much.


    As for the ultimate incense making technique, Violet Garden had no interest in the beginning either. Later on, she learned that Helian Fen could still bring out incense and other kinds of incense, so her interest was suddenly piqued. Thus, the Violet Garden was very serious about learning how to make incense.

 C246

    Of course, Zi Yuan was very diligent in learning the art of hidden weapons. At the same time, she discovered that Xue Mingrui was an inventor of the North Vietnamese. Smelting masters, blacksmiths, engineers, and the like, he could do them all. As for the cave they lived in, there were several caves inside, all of which were Xue Mingrui''s workshop. She also enjoyed the artificial hot spring that Xue Mingrui built in the cave and tried to find the natural hot spring pool, but found it dangerous so she gave up for the time being.


    However, Xue Mingrui''s breeding progress was not very smooth, and the survival rate of the wild boar was very low. Although the big sows had given birth to a litter of little pigs, all of those little pigs fell to the ground after eating their fill, dying inexplicably.


    Zi Yuan was also very curious about this phenomenon, so after carefully inspecting Xue Mingrui''s pig house, she wondered if the pig house wasn''t doing well enough to prevent the disease.


    She asked Xue to rebuild a larger stone house and separate the adult pigs. She also disinfected the pigs with traditional Chinese medicine and suggested adding chopped indigowoad leaves and roots to the coarse grains she had bought in the village outside the mountain.


    Although Xue Mingrui didn''t really understand the meaning behind his actions, because he was a complete idiot from the breeding industry, he could only treat Zi Yuan as a living horse when he saw how confident he was.


    Qu Shuangshuang brought back two hens and a rooster one time when she went to market with Helene to the village outside the mountain. Zi Yuan stopped Helian, who wanted to eat chicken, and instead suggested that Xue Mingrui raise them.


    Xue Mingrui, who was very interested in farming, naturally accepted her suggestion and built a nice chicken coop out of branches and bamboo. Every day, Qu Shuangshuang took the chickens out to hunt for food, eating some small insects and the like.


    Only a week had passed, and an old reed hen had laid an egg. This made the breeding idiot Xue Mingrui extremely happy. He immediately accepted Zi Yuan as a breeding god. What was interesting was that the other old hen had the desire to hatch. After the second laying of the egg by the reed old hen, it couldn''t wait to hatch the egg.


    Zi Yuan carefully carried the hatchling hen in her arms and glanced at the egg in the sunlight. According to the books she had read before, this egg should be a refined egg.


    From then on, every time the old reed hen laid an egg, the other hen would move the egg over and hatch on its own, while Ziyuan would go one by one to check if it was a fertilized egg. If it wasn''t, she would take it out to make ingredients.


    The happy days of the village soon passed. The first batch of chickens hatched very smoothly. Xue Mingrui, who had never successfully raised a chicken before, couldn''t help but bow in admiration towards the learned Zi Yuan because he couldn''t help but kill him and eat him. Helian was also surprised that his family''s powerful wife did not have good intentions towards the red kitchen. However, she seemed to have some experience in breeding.


    Qu Shuangshuang was also very excited about becoming the Chicken King. In the end, she was still a twelve or thirteen year old Nutmeg girl, so her playfulness was actually quite heavy.


    The days passed one by one, and soon, a new year had arrived. This mountain range was located to the south, so it didn''t snow in winter. Zi Yuan had already learned all of Helian Fen Ren''s moves, and the next step was to increase his proficiency. Thus, the Violet Garden began to frequently stay at the top of the mountain. This caused Helian heartache, and he clamored to follow. However, the Violet Garden did not want him to travel with her. She still slept alone.


    Other than Huang Sisi and her son, there were bears, wolves, leopards, cats and other predators in the mountain. It was very dangerous to stay in the mountain at night.


    The reason why the Violet Garden chose to do so wasn''t to train her courage, but purely to train her techniques.


    The first time they met the wolf, Zi Yuan was still in a sorry state. The cunning and disciplined nature of the wolves caused Violetflower to suffer, and her left leg was bitten. The smell of human flesh and blood attracted the wolves, who glared at her, ready to devour her at any moment.


    Ziggy calmly bandaged her injured left leg while tidying up the remaining needles and darts in her hidden weapons bag. When the head wolf started to attack, she accurately used a chemical dart to hit the head wolf. After that, Goddess of Heaven scattered and the Pear Blossom Rain Needles hit the vital points of the other wolves. The other wolves saw that the situation was not good, so they attacked and hurriedly escaped. Thus, Zi Yuan was able to carry the sturdy head wolf and several strong wolves back to the cave.


    Helian Lie, who had been able to defeat Huang Sisi for several days in a row, felt somewhat defeated by this valiant act. However, Zi Yuan still consoled him with the fact that all she had learned was area-of-effect skills, which was why she was able to defeat the wolf pack.


    With a skillful blow, he skinned the wolves that Zi Yuan had brought. She made a very cute wolf-head hat for Shuangshuang, and made a warm fur sweater for Viola with wolfskin. The wolf meat was something that each of them wanted to eat, so they gave it to Huang Sisi and her son.


    In the night of constant self-challenge, Ziyuan finally found traces of a natural hot spring pool in the mountains. There, he saw many monkeys bathing in hot springs.


    Looking at the primate animals, the Violet Garden felt a rare sense of sympathy. Therefore, she patiently waited for the monkeys to leave before taking off her clothes and jumping into the hot spring pool comfortably. The feeling of tiredness instantly disappeared, making her feel extremely comfortable. This could be considered the most comfortable moment in her life since she had reincarnated into this world!


    The warm spring water that was around forty degrees Celsius soaked Zi Yuan''s skin in a faint shade of red. While eliminating her fatigue, it also caused her to relax her vigilance.


    This caused Helian Lie, who had been secretly following the Violet Garden, to hide in a corner. It was truly unbearable. His skin, which had gradually turned tender due to the immersion of hot water, was paired with the expression of enjoyment on Zi Yuan''s cold face. This caused Helian Lie''s blood to swell very quickly.


    Zi Yuan had long since noticed Helian''s movements. It was just that she did not know who it was. Thus, when Helian got up, she threw the dart out.


    "Murder of my husband!" When Ziyuan realized that something was wrong, he struck out with his palm to quickly deflect the dart aimed at Helian. In fact, Helian had already avoided the dart''s attack path with great dexterity.


    Leaping into the water with a strange cry, Helian realized that this natural hot spring pool was very shallow. He stood up and walked to the middle of his buttocks. With a blushing face, Zi Yuan blamed him for secretly following her. Helian smiled as he held her tightly, then brought his body close to the steaming hot body of Zi Yuan.


    It was a good spring day, and all of it fell into the eyes of Helian Lie. Helian''s big hands restlessly covered the ravine on the front of Zi Yuan''s chest. His warm lips covered the little mouth of Zi Yuan. Amidst the mist of the hot spring, he tried his best to extract some happy nutrients from his beloved princess''s mouth. Zi Yuan, who was originally standing in the water like Helian, unknowingly softened his body. His smooth legs glowed with pink light as he leisurely hung his waist. Helian''s restless hands had to hold her waist to keep her balance.


    However, Zi Yuan began to twist his waist restlessly. The warm spring water that he patted began to ripple out in a circle, just like the two of them were ¡­


    The two of them spent some time in the hot spring before getting dressed and preparing to return to the cave. On the way, they accidentally bumped into Blind Bear, who didn''t hibernate yet.


    If it was the past, Zi Yuan definitely wouldn''t risk his life against Blind Xiong. However, the current her could be considered as an expert with great courage. In addition, there was also Helian whose martial arts had improved. Zi Yuan felt that they had the advantage in a 2v1 fight.


    As expected, the battle soon ended. Blind Bear didn''t even have the chance to enter their bodies before he was knocked down. Since the bear was an animal in need of protection in Violet Garden''s conception, she did not strike a fatal blow, and as if Helian had understood her intentions, his intention was only to defeat the bear. So after they had knocked the stupid bear down, they kindly brought him a whole honey and two chamois, carried him to an empty tree trunk, put the food away, patted the big stupid bear, and went back.


    On the way, Zi Yuan asked Helian Lie why he had not attacked him. Helian Haoyan smiled and said, "I felt like it was just starving. I didn''t know why, but I thought of Huang Xiaoming when I saw it, so I couldn''t attack it."


    When the two of them returned to the cave, Xue Mingrui suddenly told them that it was about time for them to leave the mountain. However, he felt that the dark guards of Helian and the Twin Stars of Zi Yuan should gather some elites and train in the mountain for a month to increase their combat prowess.


    Zi Yuan felt that this plan was very good and immediately began to make the necessary arrangements.


    In total, he selected a thousand people to enter the mountain and set up camp on another mountain. As Zi Yuan trained these people with Helian, she pondered over the contents of her killer school''s middle and high school as well as the proper selection mechanism. She suddenly had an idea. She thought of Fen Ren and felt that she and Xue Mingrui were very suitable to become instructors at the Advanced Killer School. The high school address that she had wanted to set wasn''t too far away from this mountain range, so she decided that she might as well move the school over here.


    Zi Yuan had always been swift and decisive. She quickly informed the Twin Stars who were in charge of the high-grade school. At the same time, she discussed with Xue Mingrui and his wife about the possibility of becoming instructors. Xue Mingrui expressed his unwillingness, but Fu Ren showed an expression of yearning. In the end, Xue submitted to her wishes, but only if Zi Yuan had fulfilled his promise to help them find their son and his descendants.


    The thousand elites that had entered the mountain did not encounter any of the Western Paradise Celestial Armored Soldiers. It was unknown whether the group of armored soldiers had retreated from the mountain range or continued to hide. This mountain was vast, and if he wanted to hide, it would be difficult to find him.


    After discussing it with Helian, the two of them decided that the couple should act separately. Helian remained in the mountain, training the thousand elites with Qu Shuangshuang and Xue Mingrui, while Zi Yuan went alone to the west to investigate the Xue Mingrui''s son.


    Actually, in Violet Garden''s heart, she had a bold guess about Xue Mingrui and his wife''s son, and that was whether he was Tang Ao''s father or not. If he was Tang Ao''s father, then Tang Ao would be Xue Mingrui''s grandson. At first, Zi Yuan had wondered if Tang Ao might be the founder of the "Tang Sect" in this space and time. After all, his heavy crossbows, formations, and secret weapon techniques were all very similar to the Tang Sect''s martial arts. If he really was the grandson of Xue Mingrui and Helian Fen, then the Tang Sect of this era would definitely be the first sect to open a mountain.


    This was an intuition of the Violet Garden, so even though she didn''t have any evidence, she decided to give it a try first. After all, the way the sea searched for people was not how she, Zi Yuan, did things.

 C247

    Zi Yuan already knew that the new ruler of the West Li Kingdom had succeeded him. Murong Xiu continued to be his Regent, enjoying the thrill of being the real boss behind the scenes. On the other hand, Tang Ao had been sent out of the capital by Murong Xiu to guard the border of Yongan city, which was not too far away from Furong City.


    Thus, Zi Yuan went to the market to buy a good horse, and galloped all the way until he arrived at the Hibiscus City first.


    Ye Indigo City had been under the protection of the Hibiscus City for more than a year, and was managed in a neat and orderly manner. From the moment Zi Yuan entered the city, he could feel that it was as lively as the capital. All the merchants from all over the world had gathered here.


    Zi Ling had already been pregnant for seven months, and Zi Yuan had been sending her condolences. Thus, he naturally went to visit her when he arrived at the Hibiscus City. When the Violet Garden saw this face that was similar to her own, she revealed the joy of being a mother for the first time, and her heart was inexplicably happy for her. She didn''t know what kind of relationship they should have, but she knew that this was a rare type of kinship. Therefore, she did her best to give some concern to Zi Ling. Zi Ling was extremely happy with her elder sister''s care. She wished that Zi Yuan could stay and accompany her to the afterlife.


    However, Zi Yuan still had a mission to complete, so he only stayed for two nights before leaving in a hurry.


    She disguised herself as a horse dealer and entered Yongan City. Yongan City was obviously not as prosperous as the Hibiscus City, but it was still an important trading center.


    How could the Violet Garden have the heart to sell her horses? She quickly sold the horses she bought in Furong City for a price that was easy for her to sell. After that, she arrogantly walked over to Tang Ao''s residence.


    She asked her hanger-on to inform Tang Ao that an old friend had come to visit. As expected, Tang Ao came out on his own. When he saw that it was her, he was shocked. Fortunately, he had also been in the government for a while, so he didn''t reveal Violet Garden''s identity on the spot. He used the etiquette of an honored guest to invite the Violet Garden into the manor and arranged a good residence for her, to the point that everyone in the Tang residence was guessing just who this unassuming woman was. This was all thanks to the Violet Garden''s previous disguise.


    Tang Ao was still extremely busy, and only at night did he have the time to go to the Violet Garden to have a good chat. Zi Yuan went straight to the point and asked about his father. At the same time, he was asked if he knew anything about his grandparents.


    "Grandparents have always lived with us." Although Tang Ao wasn''t clear why Zi Yuan wanted to know about his family matters, he honestly replied, "I don''t know what aspect you''re going to ask about. I only know that our family is native to Furong City."


    "Are you sure your grandparents were your father''s biological parents?" Zi Yuan continued to ask.


    Tang Ao''s brow wrinkled, but he quickly thought for a moment before replying: "I don''t know what you mean by that, but it does seem my grandfather did mention it, as if my father was their adopted child."


    "Is that so?" The Violet Garden''s eyes immediately lit up, immediately asking Xue Mingrui''s son if Tang Ao was his father''s birthdate.


    Tang Ao wrote down her words, then nodded his head and said, "This is indeed my father''s birthdate. However, how do you know my father''s birthdate?"


    Afterwards, Zi Yuan asked about the location of the birthmark, which was also in line with Tang Ao''s father''s condition. This was really the case. It didn''t take much effort for him to obtain the broken iron shoes everywhere. Zi Yuan''s intuition was victorious once again. She had not expected things to turn out this way. She had never dreamed of such a thing.


    Tang Ao really was the grandson of Xue Mingrui and Helian Fen Ren! Zi Yuan was both happy and worried about this discovery. He was happy that his answer was right. The worry was that with Tang Ao''s personality and loyalty towards Murong Xiu, how could he be willing to admit that he actually had the bloodline of the North Vietnamese royal family?


    Violet Garden temporarily couldn''t think of a way to explain Tang Ao''s background to him, so she decided to stay in his house.


    News of an unknown woman from Tang Ao''s family quickly reached Murong Xiu''s ears. He immediately guessed that it was Zi Yuan. Thus, he left the capital and headed towards Yongan city.


    Inside Tang Ao''s house, he indeed saw the Violet Garden disguised as a normal person. He stared fixedly at the Violet Garden. The Violet Garden knew that this fellow was most likely here for her sake, so she fearlessly and openly allowed him to look at her.


    "Zi Yuan, it''s really you ¡­" Mu Rong Xiu muttered to himself as he reached out his hand towards Zi Yuan, trying to caress her face.


    Zi Yuan nimbly evaded the attack. The learning in the mountains was still a great benefit to her.


    Mu Rong Xiu was shocked by her dexterity. A look of disbelief appeared in his eyes, followed by a burning excitement.


    Why did you come to Xi Li to look for Tang Ao?" "You''re not looking for me either. It''s fine if you play Go." "Murong Xiu said in a coquettish tone.


    "I''ve discovered that General Tang Ao is actually one of us from the Northern Yue, so I''ve come to confirm with him."


    "Then, did you confirm it?" Mu Rong Xiu sounded unperturbed.


    "Yes." Zi Yuan nodded. "I''m already very sure that Tang Ao is one of the bloodlines of our Northern Kingdom''s royal family."


    Tang Ao, who was accompanying Murong Xiu, hadn''t heard the Violet Garden mention it in the past few days, so when he heard it, his mouth opened so wide that he could swallow a goose egg.


    "Impossible, wangfei, are you playing with Tang Ao?" Tang Ao didn''t believe it at all.


    "Did I ask about your father?" The Violet Garden smiled as she asked Tang Ao.


    Tang Ao nodded honestly, not denying.


    "Including the birthmark and the date of birth, is there anything wrong with what I said?" Zi Yuan asked with a smile.


    Tang Ao nodded honestly: "That''s right. I also wonder why you have such detailed and accurate information about my father."


    "Your grandparents were actually your father''s adoptive parents. Have you confirmed this with me?" Zi Yuan continued calmly.


    "That''s right." At this moment, Tang Ao was being led away by the Violet Garden.


    "The reason I came to find you was to confirm that you are not a member of our royal family that is living in Xizi," Zi Yuan said half-truthfully. "All of this information about your father was told to me by his biological parents. I was also asked to come here by them. They really want to recognize you as their grandson!"


    "..." Princess, are you playing with me? " Tang Ao was still in disbelief. "You only came to me to ask me these questions, but you never told me the results. Why did you say it when the prince came?"


    "I dare not lie in front of your prince!" Violet Garden winked mischievously at Murong Xiu. This mischievous action immediately made Murong Xiu''s heart itch.


    "You are purposefully telling This King so This King can be suspicious of General Tang, right?" Murong Xiu immediately suppressed Zi Yuan''s hands as he whispered in his ear, "You little demon. I''ll take care of you tonight!"


    After speaking, Murong Xiu was like a bolt of lightning as he hit Violet Garden''s acupuncture points, preventing her from moving. The Purple Garden was momentarily caught off guard. She could only blame herself for not being highly vigilant. Next up, she could only take one step at a time and see how she dealt with the moves.


    Zi Yuan, who had been hit by the acupuncture points, couldn''t move at all. He could only allow Murong to call for help to wash off the makeup powder on her face, revealing her previously flawless skin and her cold and exquisite face.


    Even though Zi Yuan was a modern man and he had enjoyed a one-night stand, he still felt humiliated when he was forced!


    The main idea was that if he didn''t appear in the imperial court, he wouldn''t be able to stand up to those old fellows anymore, and the young marquis of Dongping had come to Beiyue City. This behavior made the high officials and dukes of the Northern Yue State a bit nervous, after all, they felt that the missing monarch hadn''t been found, and if the only consort were to be with the men of another kingdom, wouldn''t it be very disadvantageous for the Northern Yue?


    When Zi Yuan saw Qiao Yu''s letter, she was overjoyed. The moment that Helian had been waiting for was about to arrive. It had been a long time since she saw Helian Ying Qi and Helian Yinglin, the lovable twins. Now that she thought about it, she really missed these two adorable children.


    She went to have a meeting with Blue Night. Although she felt a little sorry for her big belly, which was only one or two months away from birth, but at this moment, she had no choice but to bring her husband to do something even bigger.


    Zi Ling was not very knowledgeable about the country''s affairs, nor was she very clear about it. However, she knew that what Zi Yuan had done was definitely the right thing to do. It would make her husband, Ye Cang, and Zi Yuan''s own husband, Xuan Yi support her and resolutely execute her plan. Therefore, she could only withdraw her emotions and listen to her elder sister''s advice.


    The news of the North Vietnamese border sending Night Blue''s troops into the mountains quickly passed through the ears of the dutiful West Li spy to Murong Xiu.


    An indescribable smile could be seen on Mu Rong Xiu''s face. He had not yet fully awakened from the beauty of that night. Murong Xiu was lost in his own thoughts and emotions.


    Right now, he didn''t feel that there was anything to be suspicious about. He was currently using Tang Ao as the most important person.


    He had never relaxed in the face of Tang Ao''s surveillance. However, the latest news today was that Tang Ao hadn''t left Westward yet. He was still in the same place as before.


    Murong Xiu wasn''t in a hurry at all. His relationship with Zi Yuan had already broken through. The sudden disappearance of the Violet Garden was a very common occurrence for Murong Xiu. Mu Rong Xiu had lost his mind due to his one-sided love, and had lost his rational judgement.


    At this moment, the Violet Garden that had disappeared from sight after Murong Xiu''s pursuit was naturally mixed within Night Blue''s troops. On the surface, the highest commander of this troop was Night Blue Azure. In reality, she was the one directing the troops in the direction they were headed.


    A cavalry and infantry unit of fifty thousand men, even if they kept marching day and night, would take at least five days to reach the mountain range where Helian was located. Thus, Zi Yuan and Night Blue Blue Blue led the vanguard cavalry team to their destination in just six days.


    Seeing Helian, who was still unharmed and in high spirits, he rushed forward and knelt on the ground.


    "Get up." Helian Lie was also extremely excited when he saw his brother, Ye Blueblue, whom he hadn''t seen for a long time.


    Helian Fen pulled Violet Garden to the side and asked her about her son''s investigation. Zi Yuan mysteriously smiled and said, "Master, if you, an old man, can help us out, I think you should be able to meet your grandson."


    "Grandson?" As expected, Fu Ren was immediately agitated. "Old man, we still have grandchildren!"


    "Then, what about our son?" Fu Ren was not completely tricked away by Zi Yuan.


    Thus, Violet Garden lowered her eyes. After a long time, she said, "If you guys meet your grandson, wouldn''t it be better if you asked him about your son''s matter?"


    "Our son... Is he dead? " Fu Ren said unwillingly.


    "Your grandson is the same age as us." Zi Yuan reminded him.


    A wry smile appeared on Fu Ren''s face. "That''s true. How many people can live as long as we do? Haha ¡­"


    "You guys really do have a grandson. Moreover, this grandson is very smart." Zi Yuan simply described Tang Ao''s image to Fu Ren in detail. The more she heard, the more she liked him, and the more she liked this grandson of hers. When she heard that this grandson had a beautiful Dongping girlfriend, the wrinkles on her face almost disappeared.


    Thus, just like that, Zi Yuan had coaxed Helian Fen and Xue Mingrui, the old couple with powerful combat abilities, into joining his team.


    The thousand elite squads that had already been trained to a great level had been given the name ''Shadow'' by Zi Yuan. The main responsibility of these people was not to clash head-on with the enemy, but to assassinate.


    When they returned to the palace, the Violet Garden only called for Qiao Yu and the other noblemen and princes. When they saw Helian Profound Wings, who was even more burly and energetic than before, the reaction of these subjects and princes were even more agitated than Night Blue.


    Two of the old officials couldn''t help but want to touch Helian''s face to see if it was true.


    Helian did not put on airs. Instead, he walked to the middle of the group in a very easy-going manner and said with a deep bow, "Helian is too selfish. He wholeheartedly wants to improve himself so everyone is worried."

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    Even when I was not here, thanks to all of you being able to assist my royal concubine, during this time, my royal concubine, she had really suffered a lot for me. Even if Helian had given the entire world to my royal concubine, he would still not be able to express Helian''s apology and gratitude to her. " He held Violet Garden''s hand and gazed deeply into her eyes.


    The Violet Garden returned the gaze with the same deep love. She said gently, "After the Violet Garden answers you, everything will be worth it."


    Even the officials of the Purple Garden, who were used to seeing cold-blooded love, found it hard to accept the tender feelings of the Violet Garden. However, when everyone recalled that she was only gentle and affectionate in the face of Helian, they could not help but feel a bit envious of her good fortune.


    He then told them, "I hope that everyone can help me hide the news that I am safe and sound for half a month. The reason why I sought everyone out is to trust all of you, and at the same time, to allow you all to be at ease. Also, I have a mission for you all. "


    In the end, Helian was a natural born monarch. His every move exuded the majesty of a king. When these people repeatedly said yes, they were all quite flattered, even Qiao Yu was no exception.


    He methodically arranged everything that needed to be done by these people, and Zi Yuan watched silently from the side.


    In the following half a month, Zi Yuan was still in the upper echelons of the imperial court, and Helian Lie was cooperatively hiding in the shadows. The husband and wife duo methodically adjusted the defense-oriented internal affairs of the North to an expansionary one. The provisions for war had all been conveniently completed during the seemingly ordinary internal affairs. When those with a keen sense of politics felt that the Violet Garden had the intention of expanding, they made a decision to oppose it. The Violet Garden then tossed the matter to Qiao Yu and the others.


    On the other hand, Feng Lingxue, who had come to the capital of the Northern Yue City, had come to find Zi Yuan to get married. No matter what Zi Yuan said, she finally persuaded this fellow to return to the country.


    Helian was actually very interested in the marriage between Helian Lie and Feng Lingxue.


    "However, I have never seen her daughter before. Next time, when he comes back, tell him to bring his daughter here. Let me see if she''s compatible with my son." Helian said in a good mood.


    "As for the children, we will naturally wait for them to grow up and let them make their own decisions." Zi Yuan did not approve of this matter. Moreover, Feng Lingxue definitely did not want to marry her daughter to their son. She most likely still had some political motives.


    "Could it be that he has already known that we are going to take Xili down? "That''s not right. Before I made this decision, this person had already ran over." Zi Yuan was puzzled.


    "This person''s thoughts are even harder to guess than Murong Xiu''s. However, I think that Dongping will not go against us when we go against Xili. " However, Helian was very assured.


    "If Feng Lingxue doesn''t know, then it would be hard to say for the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom ¡­" Zi Yuan''s thoughts were rather complicated.


    "In that case, it seems like it''s still beneficial for us to be married to them."


    "It''s really like that ¡­"


    Even half a month passed in the blink of an eye.


    In the blink of an eye, it was already late winter. The Northern Vietnamese soldiers that were good at winter warfare, upon receiving the order to attack from the west, all began to rub their hands together and rub them on their foreheads.


    Everything proceeded in an orderly manner according to the plan discussed by Zi Yuan and Helian Lie.


    The news of Helian''s appearance in the Northern Desert quickly spread to the west side and the east side. The new ruler of Xilai, Murong Nai, had rushed to discuss the current situation with Murong Xiu. He had a bad premonition. Murong Na had once fought with the Helian army as an ordinary Heaven Armored Soldier. He was somewhat fearful of Helian Lie in his heart.


    When Mu Rong Xiu heard the news of Helian appearing in the Northern Emperor Hall and regaining his life, he started to realize that he had been played by Zi Yuan. The Violet Garden had suddenly disappeared from under his eyelid, then suddenly appeared in the northern city of Yuejing. Half a month later, Helian came back from the dead. These series of events were not coincidental.


    Murong Xiu knew that Helian must have brought an army from the North to take revenge. He hadn''t killed Helian, but now he was reaping the rewards. As for himself, the most lamentable thing was not that he lost to this man. Rather, it was that he was actually defeated by that woman called Zi Yuan. Perhaps, from the moment he had fallen in love with this woman, it was destined that she would be the calamity that befell him.


    However, even though the current Murong Xiu felt that Bei Yue was taking the initiative and had a great battle on the verge of breaking out, he still had a lot of confidence in himself. He believed that with his further training of the Heaven Armored Soldiers and those various magic formations, it would not be easy for the Northern Yue to defeat Xi Li.


    On the other side of the East Mountain, the king of the East Peak was also shocked by the news of Helian''s return. He had always felt that Helian was dead and the Violet Garden was holding on. He didn''t expect Helian to be so lucky. He also understood that when Helian Haoyan defeated Xi Li, he would come to find them, Dongping. Helian Xianfeng''s ambition of dominating the world had never ceased. At the moment, the only thing the king could think of was to go and discuss with the young duke Feng Lingxue. He felt that Feng Lingxue had a good relationship with the princess of Northern Yue.


    When Feng Lingxue heard the news of Helian''s revival, he had instead come to a sudden realization. He guessed that Helian must have returned to the Northern Yue City half a month ago. That was the reason why Zi Yuan did not allow him to stay in the capital and instead tried everything he could to persuade him to return home. Feng Lingxue was still very persistent about marrying Zi Yuan''s son. So he told the king that he really had a way to maintain a friendly relationship with North Vietnam.


    Feng Lingxue carried his adorable daughter to the Northern Yue City.


    Seven days after Helian''s return, he received the Emissary of Dongping, Feng Lingxue, and his daughter, Feng Yuxi. When Helian heard his daughter''s name, his eyebrows unconsciously raised a little, and he casually asked which word was "Yuan". Feng Lingxue frankly told him which word, and Helian Lie smiled without saying a word.


    Feng Lingxue''s daughter rather liked Helian. Thus, this little friend quickly closed the distance between the two men. Slowly, she bit her finger and fell asleep in Helian Lie''s embrace. Helian Lie didn''t know whether to laugh or cry.


    Therefore, it was at this time that Feng Lingxue suggested the idea of getting married. At the same time, she bluntly told Helian Lie that he did not want to be enemies with the Northern Yue, which was why he came up with this idea.


    "Do you think I''d agree?" Helian Lie passed the child in his hand to the Violet Garden. Ziyuan sent Xixi to the place where their children had their lunch break and slept with their twins.


    "If you don''t listen, what kind of dowry will our garden bring?" Feng Lingxue replied with a smile.


    "Tell me about it." Helian put on a look of interest.


    "All my businesses in North Vietnam." Feng Lingxue said with certainty, but at the same time, she emphasized, "It''s all within the borders of the Northern Yue."


    "..." But in the future, our North Vietnam will be very big! Furthermore, my son is the crown prince right now. " Helian responded with a smile.


    "Add on to that the medicine stores and the infirmary in the Western Territory." Feng Lingxue could only add more.


    "Then, do you need a betrothal gift?" Helian had an innocent look on his face.


    "This, I''ll take care of it." Feng Lingxue revealed his signature fox-like smile.


    "I haven''t agreed to this marriage yet." Helian said calmly, "However, I am still interested in the dowry of your daughter. Only, I''m worried, what if my son doesn''t like your daughter? "


    "Will it?" Feng Lingxue was not worried about this problem at all.


    In the end, Helian and Feng Lingxue secretly arranged the marriage of the two children. The matter of the betrothal gift and dowry would naturally wait for the children to grow up before it was carried out.


    The main reason why Helian did this was because he didn''t want Dongping to hinder him when he was dealing with Xili at full power. If he maintained a friendly relationship with Dongping now, he could wholeheartedly eliminate Xilai at this time of day and place!


    Half a month later, with the disappearance of an escort car in the Western Territory, the conflict between the Western Frontier and the people of the Western Frontier began. Soon after, the situation was set ablaze, and it expanded to include the sending of troops to confront the Western Frontier. Soon, war broke out.


    The Ye Family army, which had been training for a month, under the command of Night Blue Azure, launched a new round of attacks in the northernmost area of the border between the West and the North Vietnam. The troops from the west had to deal with the war between the southeast and the north.


    Compared to the previous two wars, this one was clearly at a disadvantage. First of all, during the last North Vietnamese attack, half of the land had already been lost to Westfall, and the country''s strength had been greatly weakened. Despite Murong''s efforts to develop his business, the country''s economic capacity has continued to shrink. If Murong Xiu hadn''t used his own money to support the Heaven Armored Soldiers, Xi Li wouldn''t have had such a powerful military force. Therefore, Xi Li''s military force had relied entirely on Murong Xiu''s private army for this war. The strength of the national army had been greatly reduced.


    Secondly, the preparations for the war in Westward were not as good as those in the North. The war this time was a conspiracy of the North. The internal affairs of the countries had already allocated their military power to a very good level. As for Xi Li, he was beaten without moving.


    After the war broke out, there was no personal army in Helian. Murong Xiu had been looking forward to hearing about Helian Imperial Guards, but had yet to do so. The new ruler didn''t understand much about the affairs of the country, so Murong Xiu couldn''t leave the capital and head for the battlefield himself. Liu Soul, Tang Ao, and the rest of his trusted aides had already been sent out, but the battle situation made Murong Xiu''s heart clench.


    Mu Rong Xiu had no choice but to ponder day and night over possible plots, but this time, he discovered that the Northern Yue had seized the initiative. He couldn''t think of any way to stop the Northern Yue''s attack. Unless he went to look for Helian, then told Helian about his wonderful night with the Violet Garden and used Helian''s jealous feelings to kill Helian.

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    It was just that he, Murong Xiu, had already used similar tactics once. Thus, he had once again eliminated this plan.


    As the bad news of the war continued to spread, the high-ranking officials of Xilai City fell into a state of terror. First, it was a leading official of the Board of Justice. His entire family, including his servants and watchdogs, had been exterminated overnight. At first, people thought it was similar to the extermination case in Gongsun Kingdom. They suspected that this person had offended Mu Rong Xiu, so they didn''t pay much attention to the strange symbol that was drawn on the wall.


    In the end, this tragic case had not been solved yet. In the family of a prince in charge of preparing food for the army, there was also the massacre of the entire family. The criminal staff of the Ministry of Justice discovered that on the wall of the Prince''s Mansion, there was a symbol that was identical to the previous case.


    At first glance, this symbol looked like a painted square. But if you looked carefully, you would see that there was a curved cross above, then two vertical bars below, and then a shorter curved one below. The first thing that came to mind was whether it was an assassination organization, but for the current assassination organization, the symbols weren''t like that. It was not until the third tragedy, when the family of an official from the Ministry of Revenue was exterminated and when the symbol appeared on the wall that people recalled a rumor in the martial arts world: a mysterious organization called the Gemini Star had annexed ''Bai'' and ''Longmen''. They speculate that this mark is the mark of the Gemini. Very soon, the people who were trying to find out more information came back with an affirmative answer to this conjecture, but the fourth tragedy had also occurred.


    As a result, the entire capital fell into a state of anxiety. Especially in Xi Li''s imperial court, everyone was afraid that they would be the next target.


    Murong Xiu was furious and shocked. Although he didn''t receive a positive reply from Zi Yuan, he understood that the backer of this Twin Stars was Zi Yuan. He didn''t think that Zi Yuan would directly use such a bloody assassination to commit political murder. He had no choice but to use the power of his "First Floor".


    The first floor was an assassination organization under the background of the boss, but there weren''t many assassins there. There were only six assassins in total. He decided to return the favor with an eye for an eye.


    He had sent assassins to assassinate General Yuan Hao of the Northern Yue on the southeastern front. In Murong Xiu''s opinion, the most important thing right now was to stop the war. However, it was impossible for him to beg Helian for mercy. So, since you''re going to assassinate our officers, I might as well just assassinate your generals.


    The assassins of the first floor were all proud and aloof people who liked to move alone. Therefore, Murong Xiu originally wanted them to cooperate and ensure that Yuan Hao was killed just in case. However, these people had all rejected him. Instead, they lined up their actions in preparation for the first person to fail. Only the second person would be willing to go up.


    The truth was as they had feared. The first assassin had failed. Not only had the mission failed, but he had also lost his life. What was worse was that he didn''t manage to deliver any information, which was his failure. He couldn''t give anyone else a little bit of experience.


    Murong Xiu had given the order that the remaining five people must cooperate fully.


    The five of them had no choice but to follow Murong Xiu''s instructions and complete the quest together. After breaking into Yuan Hao''s camp, the five of them finally understood why their previous brother had died so easily.


    Ten people with Twin Stars emblem embroidered on their bodies acted as Yuan Hao''s bodyguards. As they approached, the men spotted them and pounced on them like dogs. The reaction speed and attack power of these ten people were all far above the five of them. They could only choose to retreat, but during the retreat, three people still died.


    The strength of the first floor had been reduced to two assassins. The two of them were also heavily injured, so they had no choice but to find Murong Ta and the rest of their broken arms and legs to install the mechanical prosthesis.


    Only then did Murong Xiu know that the Twin Stars, a member of the assassin''s guild, not only knew how to assassinate people, but also acted as a bodyguard. During this time, their assassination mission did not stop. This meant that the number of assassins they had was far beyond the first floor. With so many people and his skill level, Murong Xiu had to admit that he''d lost in this shady assassination contest. Not only that, he''d lost miserably.


    Of course, he did not know that comparing assassination with a woman who had once been a top modern assassin, it was just an act of recklessness.


    The terrifying assassination was still ongoing, and the entire official hierarchy of Western Paradise was shrouded in fear. Murong Xiu had no choice but to write a letter to Zi Yuan, expressing his anger and reprimand for her assassination attempt.


    Zi Yuan replied, saying that she didn''t know anything about the Twin Stars. As for why they wanted to assassinate his official, she had even less of a reason.


    Murong Xiu was very dissatisfied with this reply, so he replied with another ambiguous letter to Zi Yuan.


    After receiving the letter, the Violet Garden immediately tore the letter into pieces. She immediately left the Northern Yue City to find the unborn Xue Mingrui and Helian Fen Ren.


    "I''ll take you to see your grandson." As soon as she saw them, she went straight to the point.


    As for meeting her grandson, the happiest person was Fu Ren. Without saying anything further, the two elders packed their bags and bowed before following the Violet Garden out of the mountain. They walked towards the front line where Ye Bluelight was. Over there, the enemy general that Ye Bluelight was facing was none other than Tang Ao.


    She was playing a big game of chess, or perhaps she was actually gambling. She wanted to use her relationship with Tang Ao to make Tang Ao turn against her. Although this method sounds a bit of a fantasy. But she believed that she had the charm and ability to do so. The reason why that kid, Tang Ao, hadn''t shown much of a reaction after the Violet Garden told him about his background was because he still didn''t know that his grandmother was a woman like Freya. With the Violet Garden''s understanding of Tang Ao, he definitely had no way of resisting Fu Ren. Furthermore, matters like blood ties were sometimes unclear.


    Even if Tang Ao wasn''t able to turn the tables on her, Zi Yuan wasn''t worried that they would turn the tables on her. First of all, her surname was Helian and she definitely wouldn''t support the country named Murong. Second of all, when they left their son in Xilai that year, it was mainly because they didn''t take good care of their own son. There were also many illegal traffickers in Xilai, so she definitely wouldn''t sympathize with Xilai. Again, the Purple Garden could see that both Xue Mingrui and Fu Ren didn''t have a good impression of people who practiced the "Heavenly Arts Treasure Manual." As long as they knew that their beloved grandson learned this martial art from Murong Xiu, they definitely wouldn''t help him. Overall, Zi Yuan was not worried at all. If Tang Ao hadn''t turned the tables, would the old couple have turned the other way? Because, the probability of this hypothesis being zero.


    The three of them quickly arrived at where Blue Sky was camped. After Violet Garden and Ye Bluegrace gave a brief explanation of the situation, Ye Bluesilver smiled and said, "Oh, then tomorrow, the two elders will be able to meet again." In the past few days, they had gone to the Tang Ao camp to fight every afternoon. Every time Tang Ao appeared, the two armies would fight in a circle, and Tang Ao would retreat a certain distance.


    On the second day, Ye Indigo went to challenge the other martial artists.


    The old couple, dressed in military uniforms, saw their grandson from up close. The two of them felt both joy and pain in their hearts. They were happy that the tall and big man in front of them was their grandson. Looking at his face, it indeed looked a little similar to the old couple. The pain was that he didn''t expect his grandson to have cultivated the kind of martial arts that he hated, and that he had already reached the ninth stage. If he continued to practice this, he would be in danger of losing his mind.


    Tang Ao also felt that he was being watched. He could feel that there was an old couple with white hair on their temples. His heart suddenly skipped a beat. Especially that old woman. She looked at him with such a gentle gaze, such a porcelain statue. Tang Ao felt that he really couldn''t stand being stared at like that.


    This time the battle was the same as before, Tang Ao retreated once more.


    After withdrawing their troops, Zi Yuan went to ask the old couple how they were feeling. Xue Mingrui was very happy that his grandson was quite tall, but he was a bit worried about the way he practiced. He also felt sorry for the mask on his face and the mechanisms on his body. Helene, on the other hand, asked Zi Yuan to help them recognize this grandson.


    Zi Yuan looked troubled. "We''re currently fighting against Xi Li. He''s the great general Xi Li. Zi Yuan really doesn''t know how to help all of you recognize him ¡­"


    Freya smiled and said, "Since it''s a battle between two armies, we can just kidnap him. That''s not a big deal, right?"


    Zi Yuan hesitated for a moment before nodding. "That''s for sure."


    Xue Mingrui loudly shouted, "Tomorrow, I will be leading the vanguard to battle. Capture that kid and bring him here!"


    Zi Yuan was extremely happy in her heart, but she still wore a look of yearning on her face. "Then I''ll be waiting for teacher to make a move tomorrow!"


    Thus, on the second day, as usual, Ye Cang called for a fight. Who would have thought that Tang Ao would actually insist on leaving the battalion. Everyone was very surprised by this. Xue Mingrui unhappily patted his own horse as he arrived in front of Tang Ao''s camp and shouted, "Grandson! Don''t you dare come out and see me? Grandson, quickly come out and meet your grandfather! "


    In the eyes of others, these shouts sounded like curses. In reality, Xue Mingrui was really calling for his grandson to come out and see him.


    Tang Ao finally couldn''t stand the racket of an old man leaving the battalion to fight.


    The good old man had succeeded in trapping Tang Ao in two moves. As soon as he had finished speaking, the night sky was filled with cries for reinforcements. Meanwhile, Westfall was in a state of chaos as if a pot of porridge had been turned into a pot of porridge.


    Tang Ao was extremely unhappy that he had been caught in a few moves, so he kept glaring at Xue Mingrui.


    Zi Yuan could only solemnly tell him, "Stop staring at me, the one who captured you is your biological grandfather."


    Tang Ao looked at the old man in disbelief. "Princess, are you lying to me?"


    At this time, the incomparably elegant Helian Fen came out, tears streaming down her face as she threw herself into Tang Ao''s arms: "Ah, is this the grandson I''ve never seen before?"


    Tang Ao struggled with all his might to resist, saying: "You''re all mistaken, I''m not your grandson. I''m a Western Lairen!"


    After that, they placed Tang Ao under house arrest. Every day, Helene and Xue Mingrui would come over to have a long talk with Tang Ao. After three or four days, Tang Ao began to doubt his own judgment.


    He remembered that his father was indeed his grandfather''s adopted son, Yuan Ling, and the more he looked at the elderly couple''s faces, the more he felt that they were very similar to his father and to himself.

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    On the sixth day, Tang Ao began to believe that the well-educated, docile, and virtuous Helian Fen was really his grandmother, and the eccentric Xue Mingrui was his grandfather.


    On the eighth day, Tang Ao was faced with the dilemma of not betraying Murong Xiu and also wanting to find a grandparent. He snorted coldly and said, "Quickly, don''t mention your loyalty to Murong Xiu. I think he''s already started to distrust you ever since I went to find you."


    At this moment, Murong Xiu already knew that Tang Ao had been captured by the enemy for eight days. Doubtful, he decided to give up on Tang Ao. He felt that a person''s loyalty could not defeat the call of bloodlines. And he was wrong. It was because of his wrong estimation of Tang Ao that he had decided to send someone to save him. That was the reason why Tang Ao had pledged his allegiance to the Northern Yue.


    Tang Ao''s submission immediately broke the stalemate. The battle between the west and the north had left a big hole, and the entire northern defense line had collapsed.


    Tang Ao didn''t participate in the battle of the North Vietnamese because he didn''t want to betray the West. After all, his feelings towards Xi Li had been accumulated since he was young. Therefore, he chose to return to the valley with his biological grandparents and live in seclusion.


    Although there was no Tang Ao and his family, there was no one better in Western Paradise than Tang Ao. Since the northern front lacked the restraints from the spell formations, there was no reason for him to go all the way there like a firecracker.


    And Tang Ao''s departure made Liu Kui somewhat distracted. As a result, the battle in the southeast direction changed from a stalemate to a retreat.


    There was bad news every day on the battlefield, and the capital was enveloped in a terrifying atmosphere of assassinations day and night. Although the frequency of assassinations had started to decrease, many of the important officials had actually been killed by the killers, all of them with the method of extermination.


    The new king, Murong Nai, felt uneasy. He cried as he said to Murong Xiu, "Uncle Wang, I don''t want to be the king anymore. Let me go to the battlefield."


    This suggestion made Murong Xiu''s eyes light up. He was at a loss on what to do. At that moment, he had Murong Na, in the name of his personal army, instead of a very good general on the northern front, to cover the battlefield.


    That night, after sending off the new master, Murong Xiu, who hadn''t been able to get a good night''s sleep, prepared to rest early so that he could find a suitable method to deal with his current predicament.


    He slept until the wee hours of the morning. When he heard the unusual sounds, he woke up from his sleep. He pricked up his ears in alarm and listened. He felt a rustling sound and looked towards the window. Sure enough, he saw a small hole jabbed into the window. A thin pipe stuck out from the small hole, and a stream of smoke slowly drifted out from it.


    Mu Rong Xiu hastily covered his nose, held his breath, and quickly rolled off the bed. Then he covered his nose and mouth with the wet towel from the towel rack.


    He hid himself in the dark shadows of the room and silently observed his surroundings. After a while, there was another rustling, and the latch on the door clicked and the door opened. A petite figure entered the room. Murong Xiu felt that he wasn''t familiar with this person.


    The petite figure rushed to the bed first, but when she saw that it was empty, she was surprised, but it was too late. She felt a cold wind blow through her head and a knife hit the back of her neck.


    When Murong Xiu turned her over and was about to pull down the veil covering her face, she, who looked unconscious, kicked his crotch. Murong Xiu crouched down in pain. Then, the assassin seized the opportunity to pull out a dagger from his body and stabbed Murong Xiu in the stomach. Murong Xiu couldn''t dodge and was stabbed in the stomach. He instantly became angry, grabbed the assassin''s neck, and heavily threw him out.


    Although the assassin was petite, his movements were nimble. After being thrown by Murong Xiu, she flipped twice in the air before landing on the ground, unharmed.


    How could Murong Xiu let her go after getting stabbed? With a stride, he caught up to the assassin and began to fight him.


    The more they fought, the more Murong Xiu felt that these moves were somewhat familiar, but there were also a lot of moves that he wasn''t familiar with. Thus, he recognized that this assassin should be the Violet Garden''s disciple, Qu Shuangshuang. However, he didn''t know whether Qu Shuangshuang had come to kill him for the sake of his hatred for her father, or if she had come to kill him on the orders of Zi Yuan.


    If it was the former, Murong Xiu felt he could still accept it. But if it was the latter, he really felt like he was heartbroken. He had been trying to light up the moon when the moon shone down on the ditches.


    In reality, Qu Shuangshuang coming to kill him was due to both factors.


    Zi Yuan used Helian Fen and Xue Mingrui to pull Tang Ao away from Murong Xiu. After that, he called Qu Shuangshuang, who was in charge of the assassination mission in the Western City of Mount Li, over to his side.


    She told Qu Shuangshuang that she really wanted her to help her kill someone, and that person was the person who killed Qu Shuangshuang''s father, Murong Xiu. Qu Shuangshuang agreed without thinking. She knew that Murong Xiu''s martial arts were unfathomable and not easy to kill, but since the Violet Garden had given her the opportunity to take revenge and the Violet Garden also wanted Murong Xiu to die, Qu Shuangshuang felt that no matter what, she had to finish this assassination mission.


    Therefore, the effects of the loan were not bad for Qu Shuangshuang and Helian Fen. They could temporarily seal the bewitchment of other people''s inner force skills. She understood the disparity between her martial arts and Murong Xiu''s. She knew that if she were to fight him head on, it would be a waste of her effort.


    It was just that she didn''t expect that Mu Rong Xiu would be prepared and not be affected by the incense, which made her quite flustered. Although he had successfully stabbed Murong Xiu with his sneak attack, it wasn''t enough to kill him.


    If he retreated now, Murong Xiu would have to pay a lot of attention to this assassination attempt. Perhaps, it would be very difficult to do so in the future. Qu Shuangshuang gritted her teeth. While she was fighting with Murong Xiu, she kept trying to find a way to break him and add another stab to his life. However, Mu Rong Xiu''s martial arts were much higher than his, so Qu Shuangshuang was basically beaten. It was a good thing that they had trained especially in the mountains. Right now, Qu Shuangshuang had been through quite a lot, so there was no way for Murong Xiu to deal more damage to Qu Shuangshuang.


    On the contrary, Murong Xiu didn''t feel good. He had still inhaled some of the smoke earlier. His movements were getting slower and slower as his inner force was gradually sealed by the smoke.


    The dagger stabbed straight into Murong Xiu''s heart. This was a perfect opportunity for Qu Shuangshuang.


    Murong Xiu looked at the dagger on his chest in disbelief. He looked at Qu Shuangshuang as he fell down unwillingly. However, this damage was fatal. Without the protection of his inner strength and true qi, he soon lost his life because of the dagger in his chest. In the final moment of his life, he was still looking with disbelief at the dagger that had killed him without any warning.


    After Qu Shuangshuang confirmed that Murong Xiu was dead, she left the Gemini sign on the wall and left the Residence of Regent with a calm expression. She ran like mad. Two days later, she arrived at the side of the Violet Garden and told it that she had completed her mission. Finally, she lost all her strength and fainted.


    The assassination of Murong Xiu had pushed Xi Li to the brink of death.


    This news also caused Helian Lie to be extremely shocked. He thought that the Violet Garden had already set up a trap for Murong Xiu and would make him suffer. In the end, he had no choice but to watch as his family perished. Helian Helian never expected that the Violet Garden would directly send people to kill Murong Xiu. Although he didn''t know what had happened to turn the Violet Garden, which had previously been able to save Murong Xiu, into a cold-blooded killer, the result was extremely good for the Northern Yue.


    Similarly shocked, was Feng Lingxue. He hadn''t thought that the Violet Garden would be so cold-blooded and heartless. He didn''t have any feelings for Murong Xiu anymore. How could he know that this time, the Violet Garden was really the one with a lot of personal feelings mixed in. Ever since she had the thought of killing Murong Xiu, she had always wanted to use Qu Shuangshuang''s revenge to get rid of him. However, she had always been worried that Qu Shuangshuang might not be able to complete this quest.


    Zi Yuan had originally prepared a second plan, which was to kill Murong Xiu personally if both of them failed. He just didn''t expect that his young disciple, Qu Shuangshuang, was still very capable.


    The reason Qu Shuangshuang was able to kill Murong Xiu was due to luck. However, no matter what, the person in power, the one in charge of Xi Li, had been assassinated. During this period of time, Xi Li''s fear of assassins had reached its peak.


    However, the Twin Stars had disappeared from the capital all of a sudden.


    The North Vietnam was completely focused on the battlefield. The new ruler of WestLi had no ability to resist the assault of the great army of Night Blue Cang on the northern front. Soon, the new ruler was captured.


    This battle had accelerated Xi Li''s defeat. Ye Blueblue quickly arrived at the Western City of Li and effortlessly captured the capital city. As a result, in the entire west, there was only Liu Dun''s troops left, and they were still stubbornly resisting. Liu Kun didn''t believe that Murong Xiu was already dead. He believed that this was just a rumor spread by the Northern Yue to shake the morale of the army.


    However, Liu Dun''s resistance couldn''t save Xi Li. He quickly became a prisoner of the Northern Yue Army. Because he was unwilling to surrender, he was beheaded. Before he died, he didn''t forget to confirm whether or not Murong Xiu had truly been assassinated. Liu Ding was a good man.


    After the North Vietnamese had destroyed West Rift, Blue River''s troops continued to annihilate some stubborn resistance from the West.


    This time, the battle only took two months.


    It was the Spring Festival when the West Li was exterminated. It was an unprecedented and lively Spring Festival for the people of Northern Yue. At the same time, Zi Ling had also given birth to a fat and chubby boy for him. However, since he couldn''t return to the city in time, he didn''t have the chance to see his son for the first time. By the time he was allowed home, his son was more than two months old.


    The two children of Ziyuan and Helian were not very talkative because their parents were not with them, but it was strange that within a few days of the destruction of the country, their eldest son had called out to Helian loudly, "Father," while their daughter had tilted her head and asked Helian, "Where''s Mother?" This made Helian extremely happy.


    When Zi Yuan returned to the palace from the front, Helian hugged her. "Child mother, let''s have another child!"

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    After clearing her mind, Zi Yuan allowed Helian Heng to carry her, carrying her all the way to her sleeping quarters. The scene of her meeting with Helian was flashing before her eyes. It was mixed with Murong Xiu''s image. Even though she was certain that no one would know of her and Murong Xiu''s secret, even though she''d told herself to forget all those random thoughts, she still couldn''t help but think of the blissful night when she''d taken control of everything.


    On the spacious dragon bed, Helian had already stripped her completely. When they thought about their experiences of being made into bedding by the heavens, Helian felt his blood pumping. Even before he took off his jacket, he had already hugged Zi Yuan tightly.


    The palaces moved away in embarrassment at the sound of the heart beating in their ears.


    To Helian''s surprise, he discovered that the Violet Garden this time was much more proactively than before. She had him under her, straddling him like a queen, dominating the battlefield.


    But how could Helian be willing to be ridden by her? He quickly changed his posture and sat up. Thus, the Violet Garden that was originally riding on him now had a strange posture of crossing paths with him.


    This posture gave the two of them an unprecedented feeling of harmony and excitement. Zi Yuan''s bold initiative on matters of the heart had stimulated Helian''s desire to subdue her. He exerted strength into both his arms, wanting to hold onto this torturous fellow in his embrace. But the Violet Garden did not want to be bound by him at all. She found a comfortable method by herself and kept asking Helian for it.


    A moment of carelessness later, Helian was released. When he saw the regretful look on Zi Yuan''s face, the unwilling Helian said, "Again!" Then, he kissed Zi Yuan deeply.


    As the two tiny tongues intertwined, Helian began to regroup and roll over the ground.


    This young couple, who were about to become the hegemons of this world, did not show any modesty in the matter of the bed brothers.


    At daybreak, Helian who hadn''t had a good night''s rest decided to lie on his bed and meditate ¡­


    Two years later, on the summer of their fourth birthday, were Helian Yingqi and Helian Yinglin. Emissaries had been sent from all over the country to celebrate with the Crown Prince and Princess. Feng Lingxue had also come to the Northern Yue with Phoenix Garden.


    The moment Helian Ying saw Phoenix Garden''s Xi, she ran over happily. She held her little sister''s hand and refused to let go for even a moment.


    Zi Yuan puffed out his stomach and said to Helian Lie, "I keep having a bad feeling. Our son seems to like Phoenix Garden very much. What if she eats him down in the future?"


    Helian Lie narrowed his eyes. "You, ah, can rest at ease and nurture your baby. Let''s talk about this later. I think that Phoenix Garden is pretty good. Violet Garden, when you were young, you might be like this as well."


    "How could that be?" Zi Yuan retorted.


    "Mommy! Mommy!" Another little elf called his mother and pounced on Zi Yuan. This was the youngest daughter, Helian Yingxue, who was born last year. She had just learned how to call her parents'' parents, so she couldn''t walk very fast.


    His youngest daughter''s name was linked together by He Lian and she used Feng Lingxue''s calligraphy. It was probably revenge for when Feng Lingxue named her as Zi Yuan.


    Ye Bluelight and Zi Ling also brought their children over. They were a cute boy named Ye Xiangyu, who had been given the name Zi Yuan. Zi Ling liked this name very much and felt very proud of it. The moment Helian Yinglin saw Ye Xiangyu, she ran over and grabbed her brother''s hand, taking him to play with Phoenix Garden. Zi Ling also raised her belly, but it wasn''t as big as Zi Yuan''s. This time, she was the younger brother or sister of Zi Yuan.


    Helian Fen and Xue Mingrui also came out to participate in the birthday celebration. Tang Ao, whom they had already recognized, also came along with them. He even brought Yun Ji along with him. Yun Ji had left Feng Lingxue''s organization and married Tang Ao. They lived together with Xue Mingrui and his wife.


    Zi Ling looked at Yunji''s unmoving belly, then poked her waist and whispered something in her ear. Yunji''s face immediately turned red. Zi Yuan curiously asked what Zi Ling said. Zi Ling smiled and said, "I told her to call her family Tang Ao to work hard, so we should hurry and create a person ¡­" Zi Yuan nodded. "That''s right, that''s right. If you guys had children, who knows how happy Fu Ren and the rest would be!" Yun Ji blushed and said, "We will do our best ¡­"


    Qu Shuangshuang was already a slim and graceful girl. Although she also came to attend the celebration, she always had an absent-minded look on her face. Even though Zi Yuan was an emotional idiot, he had experienced so many things. Therefore, she speculated that it was likely that Qu Shuangshuang had someone in her heart. When the crowd wasn''t paying attention, they asked who Qu Shuangshuang was looking for.


    At first, Qu Shuangshuang denied that someone was looking for someone, but later on, she was forced by Zi Yuan to the point where she had no other choice. She could only blush and say, "I saw that Big Brother Qiao Yu had come ¡­"


    Zi Yuan covered his mouth as he laughed, "Why? Have you been very close with Qiao Yu lately? "Although Qiao Yu is almost 30 years old and has never taken a wife, he is still quite suspicious. Do you need me to help you find out?"


    "Master, you''re so bad!" Qu Shuangshuang shyly covered her face and ran off.


    Everyone was having fun during the birthday celebration. In the evening, the Violet Garden let out a loud shout, and Helian immediately became nervous. Indeed, Zi Yuan calmly told everyone, "I''m probably going to give birth soon."


    Two hours later, the midwife brought out a cute boy. Everyone wished Helian and Zi Yuan good luck. Zi Yuan also felt very happy. In the future, the three little fellows would be having their birthdays on the same day.


    Of course, the happiest was still Helian. First of all, adding another son was a beautiful thing. Second, every time Zi Yuan got pregnant, it was always torture for him. Now that the baby was born, Zi Yuan only needed to rest for a short period of time before he would be liberated again!


    That night, everyone was arranged to stay in the palace by Zi Yuan. Perhaps it was because they saw that the Violet Garden had given birth to another son, but the couples that had come were full of energy tonight. Other than Zi Ling and Ye Cang, because Zi Ling was pregnant, the two of them rested early. Feng Lingxue, along with his new mistress, tossed and turned until the sun was about to rise before the two of them finally ceased to rest. After Feng Lingxue''s birth, there were no more children. The one that was pregnant before, both the child and the mother died during childbirth. After that, no one got pregnant again. Feng Lingxue was sincerely envious of Helian Lie''s fact that he already had four children. Thus, even though he lived in someone else''s palace, he still worked very hard with his new pet girl to complete the plan.


    As for Yunji and Tang Ao, they had been married for more than a year. They still had some longing for their children. Yun Ji, who had received the purple Ling Dot during the day, cast aside her worries and took the initiative to entangle Tang Ao. Tang Ao already had a deep affection for Yunji, so how could he stand her teasing? Very quickly, he pushed her onto the table. Since he wasn''t familiar with the palace arranged by the Violet Garden, he had no time to push her onto the bed that was just a few steps away from him ¡­


    As for Qu Shuangshuang, she was not idle either. Qiao Yu had asked her to go with him to fish for frogs and she had never done such a thing before. She was very curious and naturally arrived on time. Moreover, she hadn''t thought that the refined Qiao Yu would know how to fish for frogs. Qiao Yu naturally did not ask her out for no reason, but rather, Zi Yuan had hinted to him that Qu Shuangshuang liked him. This made him extremely happy. When he first met this little girl, Qu Shuangshuang, he had already paid a lot of attention to her, but after considering the age difference between the two of them, and the fact that he had never married, he had some concerns. Right now, the wangfei''s strings were tied, and this little girl really did like him. Qiao Yu felt that if he didn''t take the initiative and take a bit more, he really wouldn''t be a man anymore.


    Zi Yuan and his wife were busy until the latter half of the night before they lay down. However, they were busy with their newborn baby.


    Helian Lie hugged Zi Yuan and said with infinite emotion, "I still remember your cold and stubborn appearance back then. In the blink of an eye, we already had a fourth child."


    "That''s right, that''s right. Besides, you''re not just going to be the king of the Northern State of Yue, you''re going to be the emperor of the whole world." Zi Yuan said softly.


    "I don''t know what to do with the Empire of Dongping." Helian Lie answered, "In the end, Dong Ping is still here. How can I be called emperor?"


    "The Eastpan Kingdom ah, don''t worry. In a few days, their king will come and become a subordinate kingdom." Zi Yuan narrowed his eyes and smiled.


    "What did you do now?" "I don''t want to lie on your credit book!"


    "Are you stingy again?" "I just wrote a letter to the king of the Empire of Dongping, telling him that when my son is seven years old, I will help him bestow the title of Crown Prince Consort, and establish him as the Crown Prince Consort. In the future, the Marquis of Dongping will no longer be the young duke of Dongping, but the future uncle of our Northern Yue Empire."


    "Have you told this matter to the king of the Eastern Ping Kingdom? "Then what did he say?" Helian Lie asked as he stroked Zi Yuan''s hair.


    "I don''t know what he''s thinking, but he replied to my letter, which you can read in the imperial study tomorrow. In short, he replied that his son is not bad, and should be compatible with us, Ying Lin, so he hopes to have the opportunity to marry into our marriage. To show his sincerity, he decides to become our subordinate state ¡­"


    "Alright, is he going to submit just like that?" Helian Yu was also speechless.


    "I''m also very curious and puzzled. In addition, I''ve been busy these past two days with the children''s birthday celebration, so I temporarily don''t care about this matter. Now that I''m free to discuss this with you, what do you think about this matter?"


    "Why don''t I go talk to the king of the Eastpan Kingdom?" Helian said, "Let''s talk to him with the attitude of accepting Dongping as our vassal state. However, I think that Feng Lingxue should not know about this, right? "Why don''t you show it today?"


    "I also think that he doesn''t know about this. I think that the king of Dongping Kingdom is just worried that Feng Lingxue will stand on our side, and let us attack Dongping? He reckons that rather than letting Feng Lingxue be a good person, it would be better for him to be a good person himself! " Zi Yuan said.


    "I think that''s the way it should be, but that''s also good. It saves us a lot of trouble, right?"


    "Yeah."


    Just like this, the couple discussed and gradually fell into a deep slumber.


    The next day, after reading those letters, Helian went to Dongping Kingdom secretly by himself. By the time Feng Lingxue found out that her royal brother had mysteriously been peacefully evolved by Bei Yue, she was already powerless to save him.


    From then on, the Northern State of Yue ruled and controlled the entire world, achieving the great domination of Zi Yuan and Helian Xuanyin. After the change of name from the Northern State of Yue to the Northern State of Yue, it once again became the Great Yue State. It became the largest country on land and in time.


    After claiming that he was the Great Ancestor Emperor, and after sealing the Violet Garden, the Emperor was in charge of the Great Seal of the Nation and managed the country together. The Emperor had no harem, and only one person was in charge. After that, the two of them were like a celestial companion as they traveled through the world. No one knew where the two of them had really gone, even Helian Yingqi did not know where they had gone to.