Lemon Smile

  Mu Hanjin's gentle eyes flashed with a hint of gloom, his palm stirred up his inner strength, and his moon-white brocade robe fluttered in the wind. His silver hair danced wildly as the sharp blade sliced across his neck, and Dugu Xingye had already landed a palm on his chest.

  Feng Ao Tian's eyes gleamed coldly as he suddenly flew up, embracing Mu Hanjin in his arms, and then descended.

  She saw a wound on his neck, although not deep, but it was also a patch of blood. She stared at him coldly, "Are you testing my feelings for you?"

  Mu Hanjin saw that she was angry, her mouth slightly hooked, and she leaned weakly into his arms, "Your Majesty, what if it is?"

  Feng Ao Tian slightly stunned, raised his eyes, sizing him up, as if something had changed imperceptibly, including his unusual behavior now. In the past, he would never have answered like that.

  Dugu Xingye was struck by a palm in the middle of the night, his body suddenly plummeting downwards. He had not expected that Murong Hanjin would have such profound martial arts skills and could even escape from under his knife. He flew down, forcing himself to stand upright on the spot, standing with his hands behind his back, coldly staring at Murong Hanjin.

  Feng Ao knew that he was testing his martial arts skills in the desolate night, and also proving his own abilities. However, now his body had become even weaker, her eyes were cold and dark, she raised her gaze and stared at Dugu Xingye.

  The man in front of him also shot out a cold and stern gaze, as his name suggested, he was like the brightest star in the night sky, but also the most lonely and desolate.

  Mu Hanjin raised his eyes and glanced at Dugu Xingye, the face under the veil, he didn't want her to see, some people are destined to be remembered in their hearts with just one glance, and Dugu Xingye had such a magical power.

  He leaned into her bosom, reached out and wrapped his arms around her waist, "Your Majesty, I'm tired."

  Feng Ao Tian's mouth slightly hooked, looking at Dugu Xing Ye, "Second Prince, we will meet again."

  She finished speaking, withdrew her gaze, pulled out the silk handkerchief from her bosom, and wrapped it around Mu Hanjin's neck wound. Then she took him and flew away.

  Fu Han looked at Feng Ao Tian and left like this. He raised his eyes, looking at the motionless Dugu Xing Ye standing in place, and hastily stepped forward, "Second Highness..."

  Dugu Xingye waited until Feng Ao Tian had completely disappeared, then he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, dyeing the veil through, one hand grasping his chest, and stepped into the camp.

  Fu Han was also greatly shocked, in his eyes, the martial arts of the Second Master were unmatched in the world, but now...now...he had been injured by a weak and bookish scholar.

  He stood there in a daze, staring at Dugu Xingye's figure as he disappeared into his tent, unable to take a step forward.

  Dugu Xingye stepped into the tent, walked to the dressing table on one side, lifted her veil, revealing a beautiful face, thin lips, with a faint bloodstain at the corner of her mouth, a pair of deep and mysterious eyes, staring at her own reflection, her hands propped up on the table, a hint of a bloodthirsty smile playing on her lips.

  Feng Ao Tian brought Mu Han Jin back to the camp, and Leng Qian Ye had just returned, seeing her supporting Mu Han Jin lying on the bed.

  Leng Qianye stepped forward hastily, "Your Majesty, this..."

  "It doesn't matter." Feng Ao Tian looked at Mu Han Jin as she raised her eyes, using the last bit of strength to gaze at her. Her eyes shone with a cold light, colder than the frost of a thousand years.

  "Your Majesty, I... " Mu Hanjin raised her hand and grasped it in hers, saying softly, "I don't want to... die..."

  "Feng Ao Tian took a deep breath and said, 'Tell me, what is changing one's fate against heaven's will?'"

  Mo Han's eyes flashed slightly, "I won't let you do that."

  "Actually, you know how to lift the love curse, don't you?" Feng Ao Tian pressed him tightly.

  Mo Han's eyes dimmed slightly as he gazed at her, "I would rather die myself than say it."

  He said, and closed his eyes.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him with such determination, and must have known that this method would harm her. Her eyes dimmed, and she asked, "Is it a life for a life?"

  Mu Hanjin's tightly closed eyes suddenly opened, looking at Feng Ao Tian, pursing her lips. As the king, she was heaven itself, and to exchange lives for lives would be to defy fate. How could he bear to do such a thing?

  Feng Ao Tian lowered his voice, "How can we exchange lives for lives?"

  Mu Hanjin propped up her body, raised her hand and touched her lips. "Your Majesty, you can't."

  "You don't say, I can naturally guess." Feng Ao Tian coldly gazed at him, such a rebellious and defiant person, it's truly astonishing, but why did she see him like this, yet didn't think much of it herself?

  Leng Qianye stood to one side, listening to Mu Hanjin's words. What was this about Wang Zun? And what did he mean by "changing the heavens and defying fate"? She raised her gaze, staring at Feng Ao Tian - had she really risked sacrificing herself to save Mu Hanjin?

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Mu Han Jin, "What method can suppress your current toxicity?"

  Mu Hanjin's face turned slightly red, and she lowered her eyes, no longer speaking.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Why is your face red?"

  "I don't have it." Mu Hanjin lay back on the bed, closing his eyes slightly, this method was completely useless.

  Feng Ao Tian suddenly felt that she had too many people and things to put down, she stared at Mu Han Jin, besides exchanging lives for lives, was there another way?

  Rei Kiriya stood still, unsure of what to do, and could only stand quietly.

  Feng Ao Tian turned his gaze to Leng Qian Ye, "Go and bring back the gauze and golden wound medicine."

  "Yes." Kori Chiyori replied in a low voice, then turned around.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand, lifted the brocade kerchief from Mu Han Jin's neck, and underneath it was still bleeding. His eyes turned cold, and with one hand, he tore open his shirt, biting down hard on that shoulder until his mouth was filled with the metallic taste of blood. Only then did he lift his gaze to look at him, "If I see you injured again next time, I'll bite off the flesh from your shoulder."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin's mouth corners were always hanging with a warm smile, completely disregarding the pain from being bitten on the shoulder by her, he obediently replied.

  Feng Ao Tian turned his gaze, and saw Leng Qian Ye standing to one side, holding gauze and wound medicine in her hand. She raised her hand, took it from him, reapplied the medicine, and bandaged it well. "If you don't tell me how to suppress the emotional curse inside your body, I'll personally go to the Wind Clan."

  Mu Han's eyes flashed slightly as he continued, "Your Majesty, if I hadn't brought you here, you wouldn't have been able to come."

  "Really?" Feng Ao's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, "If Master can go, then..."

  "Then I'll tell Your Majesty." Mu Hanjin raised her eyes, gazing at Feng Ao Tian's determined expression, slightly startled, and responded.

  Feng Ao Tian's mouth curved into a sly smile, "Good."

  Cover his eyes with her hand, "Take a good rest."

  "Mm." Mu Hanjin nodded.

  Feng Ao Tian pulled up his clothes, covered himself with the brocade quilt, then got up and looked at Leng Qian Ye, "Do you know Du Gu Xing Ye?"

  Leng Qianye raised her eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian, "I understand."

  "He is now at the border." Feng Ao Tian replied directly, "He is indeed a formidable character."

  Leng Qianye listened to Feng Ao Tian's words and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I knew very little about him before. All I know is that he is the second prince of Qi Guo, with a solitary personality, never contacting anyone."

  "The prince is indeed isolated." Feng Ao Tian said slowly, then sat down, raised his eyes, and gestured for Leng Qian Ye to sit as well. He continued, "He colluded with the Dark King; the last time's witch tribe affair was also related to him."

  "Your Majesty has come to the border now, and is related to Dugu Xingye?" Leng Qianye only understood now, Feng Ao Tian's purpose for coming.

  Feng Ao Tian nodded and said, "He killed the rich merchant in Nancheng, quietly transferring all of the merchant's industries to Qiguo. Then, he lured you to Beicheng, intentionally leaking his whereabouts, misleading you into thinking he was going to Yuzhou. You took the bait and went to Yuzhou, then rushed overnight to the border, and today, coincidentally met him at the military camp in Qiguo."

  "Is his true intention really the border?" Leng Qianye thought that Dugu Xingye had gone to such great lengths, he must be planning to take down Feng Guo in one fell swoop.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Now that he knows I'm in the border town, what do you think he should do?"

  Leng Qianye fell silent. If that's the case, then the border guards' informant must have received news. If that's the case, what should the informant do?

  Feng Ao Tian was informed by Mu Han Jin when she arrived that the jade pendant's origin was from the emblem of Qi Guo's Dark Guard, it seems that this subtle move was made by Qi Guo's Dark Guard. Then, Bi Bo must have unintentionally discovered something, which is why he killed to silence.

  She took out the half jade pendant and handed it to Leng Qianye, "Are you worried that Xiaozuo has already known about Master's presence at the border?"

  "It's exactly." Leng Qianye took over the jade pendant and asked, "Can this be investigated to find a suitable place?"

  "Guo Anwei." Feng Ao Tian replied in a low voice, "If he has any perception, how do you think he will react?"

  "That's certainly not the intention of moving that weapon." Leng Qianye replied calmly.

  Feng Ao Tian chuckled and said, "If that's the case, then none of the weapons in Xuan Wang's place would be usable anymore?"

  "He must be desperate to take such a risk and bring this weapon with him." Cold Chiyuki's icy eyes flashed with a hint of light.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him and said, "If that's the case, even if I'm here, not openly showing my face in the military camp, then there won't be any commotion, and he'll have an easier time handling things."

  "Indeed," said Leng Qianye with a nod. "If that's the case, Your Majesty, then where is the Xuan King hiding his troops in Yu Province?"

  "Those weapons are just scrap metal, I've already ordered my men to take action. If they dare to touch them, that's asking for death." Feng Ao Tian's eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness, "Now, I'm actually interested in playing with Dugu Xing Ye, let's see what he's capable of."

  Leng Qianye raised her eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian. At this moment, he seemed to understand her a little more.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him dazing back at himself and smiled shallowly, "Go prepare some food, I'm hungry."

  Leng Qianye gathered his thoughts and replied in a low voice, "Yes."

  Then he got up and walked out.

  Feng Ao Tian turned around, looking at Mu Han Jin on the bed, reaching out to stroke his thin face, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

  Wu Yueguo, Ye Mei Xi was still in a coma, without any sign of awakening.

  Ling Frost Snow knew someone was following her, so she spent some effort to shake them off. When she arrived at the secret room, she saw Ye Hui calling out a sentence, "Master, don't leave Mei Hui."

  Ling Xue naturally knew who the "grandfather" in his mouth was, she walked forward, wetted a cotton cloth, wiped away the thin sweat on his forehead, and carefully examined his face. This face had appeared countless times in her dreams, echoed in her ears, and occupied an unshakeable position in her heart. However, she knew that she would never be able to have him in this life. Since that was the case, then she would use her own strength to protect him well.

  Ye Mei Xun was muttering to himself, Ling Feng Xue poured out the medicine pills and put them into his mouth. He swallowed gently, and the pain in his chest surged with the swallowing.

  "Do you know, the person you've been thinking about is now embracing another beauty in his arms, living a life of luxury and pleasure." Ling Xue said with a sigh, she couldn't understand why such a man would like that cruel man.

  The old cat raised his eyes and gazed at the horizon, carefully linking all things together. His eyebrows furrowed tightly as he stood up and flew out of the courtyard.

  The wine shop owner watched him leave in a huff and shook his head helplessly, continuing to busy himself with his own affairs.

  The old cat hurriedly went to the Emperor's bedroom and asked, "Has there been any unusual movement in the capital recently?"

  "Nothing special happened." Ba replied in a low voice.

  The cat gentleman swung the duster in his hand and said, "Kill all those who collude with King Xuan."

  "Does this matter need to be reported to Master?" Bo asked hesitantly.

  "The master has ordered me to guard the capital, and that's to prevent any changes in the capital. Now, I'd rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go, all of you will be killed by me, not one will be left." The cat official said in a deep voice.

  "Yes." Ba Di replied in a low voice. Now, here, Cat Gonggong is the greatest, he naturally has to listen to Cat Gonggong, but also doesn't forget to pass on the message to Feng Ao Tian.

  In less than half an hour, the capital city was plunged into a state of panic. Many officials' residences and a merchant's house were instantly bathed in blood, with corpses presenting a gruesome sight.

  Lan Jing received the news and calmly reviewed the memorials in his own palace. He remembered what Feng Ao Tian said before he left, if anyone dared to rebel, they would be killed without pardon. Now, what he should do has been done by Cat Gonggong, and he only needs to do his own job well.

  Gu Ye Feng and Yi Mu raised their eyes, looking at Lan Jun but he didn't say a word.

  Gu Ye Feng couldn't help but speak up again, "With such a large-scale massacre, this capital city will soon become a dead city."

  "They are all rebels, if we don't eliminate them, won't there be future troubles?" Lan Jing replied calmly.

  Gu Ye Feng looked at Lan Xuan Shu, what made him have such a temperament, wasn't he the one who used to be the most sympathetic?

  "Alright, alright, anyway, I'm just a minor official, don't have any power." Gu Ye Feng also didn't bother to intervene, he was just holding it in his heart, not saying anything made him uncomfortable.

  Yi Mu looked at Gu Ye Feng and said, "Sometimes, killing is for more people to stay alive."

  Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes and looked at Yi Mu, "Alright, anyway, you two are the prime ministers, I'll just quietly review the memorials."

  Lan Yun and Yi Mu did not respond, still doing their own things.

  The guard reported the number of people, then turned to Cat Lord and replied, "Cat Lord, all suspects have been killed. However, just now, the temple where the Dark King is located suddenly caught fire. I sent someone to check, but there was no one in the temple."

  "Got the news and hid early." The cat wanted this result, let them make some noise, otherwise how can they play the next act?

  "What's next?" Bo asked immediately.

  "Close all the city gates of the capital and don't let anyone out." The cat official shouted in a shrill voice.

  "It is." Baoying replied.

  "Also, investigate everyone in the palace one by one. If there's anyone suspicious, kill them." The cat eunuch picked up the tea on the table and said slowly.

  "I understand." Bai hastily replied. He was, of course, aware of the methods employed by Cat Imperial Lord. Now that he thought about it, the Emperor had him guard the capital city, and must have already anticipated this.

  At this time, the entire capital city was silent and still, with heavy troops guarding all around, no one dared to go out of the city gate, the people all closed their doors and windows, in the sky above the capital city, the bloody smell still lingered.

  Feng Ao Tian received a message from Bo Chuan, it was already evening, Mu Han Jin had woken up and saw Feng Ao Tian with a smile in the corner of his eyes.

  He asked in a low voice, "Your Majesty, what are you smiling at?"

  "In the good play personally directed by Laughing Cat in the capital." Feng Ao Tian stretched out his hand, helped him up, got off the bed, and walked to the table.

  Mo Hanjin smiled as he looked at her, suddenly feeling that as the national teacher, being by her side without doing anything to help her made him feel utterly useless.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Now, what you're doing is taking good care of yourself for me."

  Mu Hanjin smiled slightly and nodded, taking the teacup handed over by Feng Ao Tian, took a few sips, thinking that the current situation and situation were unfavorable for Feng Guo.

  "Your Majesty, Xuan Wang's troops have all arrived in Yu Zhou. If they were to join forces with Qi Guo, wouldn't the border be in danger?" Mu Hanjin said thoughtfully.

  "That's it, I'll see how long this Qi Guo can hold on. Feng Ao Tian had already made up her mind, she originally wanted to use the shortest time to stabilize the people's livelihood, but now, Qi Guo was not giving up, repeatedly provoking her, so she didn't need to be polite, and directly attack, then she would put Qi Guo in her pocket."

  Emperor, if you take in Xiguo, the three major powers will surely use it as an excuse to send troops. Moreover, at present, Emperor Xuemo is secretly supporting Xiguo from behind.

  "What's the big deal?" Feng Ao Tian raised an eyebrow, a hint of nonchalance on his lips. "Qiguojing was bound to be mine sooner or later; it's just that I've taken it earlier than expected."

  Mu Hanjin listened to Feng Ao Tian's words, and after some thought, he nodded in agreement. Indeed, there were times when one couldn't be too bound by conventional rules. If Xing Guo wanted to annex Feng Guo now, why should Feng Guo just sit back and wait for death?

  "Your Majesty, where is the country of Qíguó? Does it need my help?" Mu Hanjin asked.

  "Hmm, what symbol does the Dark Guard of Qiguo have?" Feng Ao Tian asked immediately.

  "In the country of Qi, every Dark Guard has a mysterious moon symbol carved on the sole of their foot." Mu Hanjin continued, "However, the Emperor of Qi is currently bedridden due to Princess Yue Hua's affair, and the Second Prince is a highly respected figure in Qi, although he is introverted and rarely interacts with others. Nevertheless, his intelligence and abilities are not to be underestimated."

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at Mu Han Jin, "Are you worried that I'll take a liking to him?"

  "With his temperament and the deployment of Fengguo in recent years, he must have had ruthless means. Moreover, his appearance is stunning, far surpassing mine, it's no wonder that Your Majesty has taken a liking to him." Mu Hanjin lowered her eyes and said softly.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand, hooked up the silver hair on his chest, and smiled, saying, "That's also true."

  Mu Hanjin raised her eyes, looking at Feng Ao Tian, her thin lips pursed, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes, it's just that he was useless.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him with a good laugh, "Your vinegar nature has become even bigger now."

  Mu Hanjin's body leaned forward slightly, resting in her arms, "Your Majesty, I just want to be selfish once."

  Feng Ao Tian gently stroked his back, "Father will surely think of a way to save you. If there's no other way, then so be it."

  Mo Hanjin's body trembled slightly, "With Your Majesty saying this, I am already satisfied."

  Feng Ao Tian sneered and said with a low laugh, "You, really don't know what's good for you."

  Mo Hanjin thought that if so, he must find another way to lift the emotional curse, so he had already made a decision in his heart.

  Leng Qianye stepped into the camp, and saw the two embracing. His eyebrows were like dust, and he stepped forward, bowing his head to say, "Your Majesty, I have arranged everything."

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian looked at Leng Qian Ye, "Now, let's just enjoy the show with Grandfather."

  "Yes." Kori Chiyori bowed his head in response.

  Mo Hanjin left Feng Ao Tian's arms and sat down on one side, looking at Leng Qianye's calm eyes. A hint of a smile appeared on his lips as he looked back at Feng Ao Tian, "Your Majesty, I'm hungry."

  Feng Ao Tian stretched out his hand, taking his pulse, and his breathing was still a bit weak. Compared to last time, it was more severe. She sank her gaze, then looked at Leng Qian Ye, "Is dinner ready yet?"

  "Yes." Leng Qianye nodded in response.

  Feng Ao Tian coldly said, "Bring over the soup that Master ordered."

  "Yes." A voice sounded, and then, he flew down, holding a bowl of soup in his hand.

  "Let go." Feng Ao Tian said, looking at the soul.

  "Yes." Hún replied, then put the soup on the table and quickly left.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Leng Qian Ye and said, "Bring in dinner."

  "Yes." Han Qianye remained as calm and collected as ever, then turned around and ordered the dinner to be served.

  After the guarding soldiers retreated, Feng Ao Tian had already served soup in front of Mu Han Jin and Leng Qian Ye, "Have a meal."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin and Leng Qianye replied in unison.

  From the day he left Beijing to today, it has been three days. Feng Ao Tian counted the time and found that there were only two days left before the women's examination. It seemed that she would definitely not be able to rush back in time.

  Fortunately, there is a Blue Crystal Book there, so it shouldn't be a problem.

  That night, Koriyama Reiko had to face the inevitable bedtime once again.

  He raised his eyes and looked at the bed in front of him. Feng Ao Tian didn't plan to stay with him to read military books tonight, and he was indeed a bit tired.

  Mu Hanjin lay on the inner side of the bed, Feng Ao Tian lay in the middle, looking at Leng Qianye, "Come over."

  Leng Qianye was indeed a bit awkward, he had never slept with Feng Ao Tian before, if so, in the past, he would have turned and left, but now...he was actually hesitating...

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Three people can sleep, if you don't sleep tonight and something happens tomorrow, where will you have the energy?"

  Leng Qianye listened to Feng Ao's words, then slowly walked forward, took off the clothes on her body, and wore a silver-gray undershirt. She lay down on the bed, but turned sideways, with her back facing him.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Leng Qian Ye's back, a sly smile spreading across her face, then turned around and hugged Mu Han Jin to sleep.

  That night, Leng Qianye slept extremely restlessly, but Feng Ao Tian and Mu Han Jin slept unusually comfortably.

  The next morning, Leng Qianye woke up early, washed and dressed, and then left the camp.

  Feng Ao Tian slowly woke up, looking at Mu Han Jin who had already opened her eyes. She was smiling and looking at him, blinking twice, "Do you have something to say to me?"

  "After this matter is settled, I will tell Your Majesty again." Mu Hanjin said in a low voice.

  "Good." Feng Ao Tian looked at him, and the two got up from the bed, washed their faces, and then sat upright in the tent.

  The old cat didn't sleep all night, and no one left the capital tonight.

  The soul had just received news, "Master Cat, a large number of troops have appeared outside the capital."

  The old cat's mouth curled up with a sly smile, his narrow eyes narrowed into a line, shooting out a cold light that pierced the bone, "It seems that King Xuan is in the capital."

  "What Lord Cat means is that Yu Zhou is just a bait?" Bo Xincheng spoke up.

  The cat's mouth hooked slightly, "Regardless of whether Yu Zhou is bait or not, now that the Xuan King is in the capital, then I, Xia Jia, cannot let him go."

  "What should we do now, Master Cat?" Bo asked immediately.

  The old cat slowly walked into the imperial bedroom and continued, "How many troops are outside the capital?"

  "One hundred thousand." Bo hurriedly replied.

  Master Cat thought for a moment, "Have all of Easy's men been arranged properly?"

  "It's all set." Bai thought that since last night, after the city gate was closed, he had ordered Yi Yang to assemble the 200,000 troops in the North Mountain barracks, and now they were waiting for orders.

  The old cat's mouth hooked slightly, "Before they attack the city, give me a inside and outside combination, kill them all, not one can enter the capital."

  "Yes." Ba Di replied in a low voice and then went to make arrangements.

  These past few days, he had not attended the morning court session because the day after tomorrow was the examination day for the women's department. However, at this moment, the capital city was in a state of panic and the people were frightened. As soon as he arrived at the Ducha Yuan, he received news that the great army was pressing down on the city. He raised his eyes and looked at the officials inside the Ducha Yuan, their faces revealing shock. In a deep voice, he said, "Do your own duties well, the city has not been breached yet, you are still subjects of Feng Guo."

  The officials looked up and gazed at Lan Jingchu, who had been somewhat dissatisfied with him in the past. Now, hearing him speak like this, some officials stepped forward, looking at Lan Jingchu, "I say, Lord Lan, as a favorite of the Emperor, you naturally have nothing to fear. When the time comes, there will be imperial guards protecting you, but we lower officials don't have anyone to protect us. When the capital is breached, we don't want to wait here to die."

  He said, and then turned around and walked away.

  "Who dares to take a step out of here, kill without pardon!" Lan Jing Shu said in a deep voice.

  The official's foot paused, turned his gaze, and looked at Lan Jun's warm face, with a hint of coldness in the air. However, thinking of his usual taciturn nature, he hooked the corner of his mouth and stepped out of the hall.

  In an instant, the official was thrown in and fell to the ground, already dead.

  Other officials, including those who were originally dissatisfied with Lan Jun's book, now realized why the emperor had chosen him as prime minister. It turned out that they had always underestimated him and hurriedly shut their mouths, quietly sitting in front of their own desks, busy with their own affairs.

  Gu Ye Feng looked at the blue Lian Shu, his mouth slightly curled up. Indeed, staying by Feng Ao Tian's side, he hadn't failed to learn anything, including this ruthless and merciless skill of killing without batting an eye.

  Yi Mu's thoughts are transparent, and he naturally knows the current situation. Lan Xuan Shu can still be calm in such a situation, which shows that he is no longer the indifferent Lan Xuan Shu of the past. The current him has been re-infused with vitality, this is the real Lan Xuan Shu.

  An official looked at the current situation and stepped forward to ask, "Lord Blue, I dare to ask, can the women's examination be held normally in two days?"

  "Everything remains the same." Lan Jing's eyes drooped slightly as she replied indifferently while handling the matters in her hand.

  "Yes." The official replied and then returned to his seat.

  As usual, after noon, Lan Jing and Yi Mu, Gu Ye Feng returned to the palace, reviewed the memorials, but today, they did not leave.

  Gu Ye Feng looked at Lan Xuan Shu and asked, "Lan Xiang, will today's memorial be reviewed by the Ducha Yuan?"

  "Hmm." Lan Jing Shu nodded and said, "These few Japanese will accompany you all to handle the official business together."

  The officials listened to Lan Jing's words, and the meaning was naturally obvious, that is, even if he died, he would be with them. This time, they really saw Lan Jing's courage and means. They thought that he was indeed the son of the former Blue Prime Minister, no wonder the emperor trusted him so much.

  Gu Ye Feng looked at Lan Xuan Shu, his eyes flashing with a hint of appreciation, and then he stopped talking and went back to doing his own thing.

  Feng Ao Tian also received the news of the changes in the capital, her mouth slightly hooked, now that the bait is on the hook, let's see what movements there are in Yu Zhou.

  Mù Hánjǐn sat beside Fèng ào Tiān, also waiting for news.

  Leng Qianye returned to the camp, "Your Majesty."

  "It seems that after today, there will be some movement." Feng Ao Tian looked at Leng Qian Ye and said, then poured a cup of tea and handed it to him.

  Leng Qianye took over the teacup and drank it directly. "I wonder where Han Yao is now?"

  "He's probably still a few days away." Feng Ao Tian calculated the days, thinking that he was only four days away from Beijing, and at the earliest, it would take three more days to arrive.

  "I have just investigated, and overnight, Qiguo has added another 2 million troops." Leng Qianye continued, "Now, I only have 2.5 million here, while Qiguo has 5 million troops."

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Do you have confidence then?"

  "If Yu Zhou is calm and there's no unusual movement, I have a chance of winning." Leng Qianye thought that if they were to be attacked from both front and back, their chances of winning would be smaller.

  "Grandfather promised you, if you can conquer the Qi State, I will grant you a lifetime of freedom. Grandfather will never go back on his word." Feng Ao Tian said to Leng Qian Ye.

  Leng Qianye raised her eyes, gazing at him. If this had been said in the past, she would have been overjoyed, but why was it that now, upon hearing it, she felt not a shred of joy?

  Feng Ao Tian smiled shallowly and said, "You have your own choices, I won't force you."

  Leng Qianye nodded slightly and then lowered her eyes, no longer speaking.

  Mu Hanjin looked at Leng Qianye's reaction, his smile deepened, and then he turned to Feng Ao Tian, "Your Majesty, the news from Yu Zhou should have arrived by now."

  "Hmm, soon." Feng Ao Tian continued.

  At this time, a voice sounded, "Master, the smuggled weapons from Yu Prefecture have all been destroyed. Anyone who has touched the weapons was killed on the spot."

  "How many men and horses does Yu Prefecture have?" Feng Ao Tian asked immediately.

  "According to the cat gentleman's judgment, King Xuan is still in the capital city, while outside the capital city there are 100,000 troops pressing in. In Yuzhou, secretly there are 200,000, half of whom are King Xuan's old subordinates' troops, and the remaining 100,000 are secretly infiltrated Yuzhou's Qi Guo soldiers." Hún Rú Shí replied.

  "In that case, Yu Zhou has 200,000 troops, and adding the 500,000 from the Qiguo military camp, that's a total of 700,000 soldiers." Feng Ao Tian sneered, "Indeed a grand gesture."

  "It seems this matter has been planned for a long time." Han Qianye analyzed from the side.

  "Yes, an army of 200,000 is not something that can suddenly pour into Yuzhou overnight. It must have been slowly infiltrating without being detected by outsiders." Feng Ao Tian continued to say, "This matter has actually been prepared three years ago."

  "If that's the case, they must be smuggling weapons in." Chilly thought to herself, "The 200,000-strong army in Yu Zhou wouldn't dare bring too many weapons into Yu Zhou. Even if they did, not everyone would have one. Now, the weapons smuggled from the capital have turned out to be scrap metal, and what's more, they're poisoned, injuring a significant number of soldiers. The fastest way to get weapons now is to steal them from within the military camp."

  "It won't be too smooth anywhere in the distant cold." Feng Ao Tian said immediately after.

  "Then he..." Leng Qianye couldn't help but feel worried.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Leng Qian Ye, "It doesn't matter, since he can live to return to the capital, he can also live to return to the border town."

  Mu Han Yao was on the road, constantly stopping briefly before urging his horse to hurry towards the border town. Yesterday, he had received a letter from Feng Ao Tian and only then did he know that she was currently at the border town. Moreover, he roughly understood the current situation at the border town. Now, his heart was burning with anxiety, wanting to rush to the border town as quickly as possible to lend her a helping hand.

  He lowered his head, stroking his mount, knowing it was already struggling to stay upright. He worried that it would collapse at any moment, and his heart ached with concern. But in his mind now were worries about her, worries about the safety of the border region.

  Li Su had already exhausted one horse, and the other generals were also exhausted. He went forward and said, "General, can we take a rest? Now it's really people and horses are tired. If we continue to rush like this, I'm afraid that by the time we arrive, all the generals will be exhausted."

  Muhanchen naturally knew, but now he looked around and found that this was the place where they encountered an ambush on their way back to Beijing. Looking at this place, he thought of the souls of the soldiers who died that day still wandering here. He turned over and dismounted his horse, saying, "Let's rest here."

  "Yes." Li Su responded and then passed it on.

  Mo Han Yao wore a silver armor, shining with dazzling light. He stood up straight, even though he was almost exhausted, he still stood like a pine tree, unwaveringly looking at the situation in front of him.

  Then he took out the wine that Feng Ao Tian had placed on his saddle before departing, and poured it towards the Bian Guan direction, to comfort the deceased generals.

  Li Su also stood beside Mu Han Liao, seeing him kneel on one knee on the ground, and other soldiers followed suit, kowtowing together.

  Mo Han also felt the cold and stern atmosphere, hurriedly stood up, and then saw that the black-clothed man had already surrounded them. His eyes were cold and calm, looking at Li Su, whispering in his ear, Li Su responded accordingly, and then quickly passed down the secret signal.

  This time, the soldiers did not fight back much, but instead retreated while fighting. Before they could even get a mile away, Mu Han had already ordered the soldiers driving the weapon carriage to activate its mechanism. As soon as the black-clad men pulled the weapons and were about to leave, the entire carriage was surrounded by thick smoke, and those black-clad men turned pale and fell to the ground, dead.

  Mu Han Yao gazed coldly at the scene before him, and as they hijacked the horse carriage, Mu Han Yao had already sent down the antidote prepared by Feng Ao Tian, and the soldiers quickly took it.

  He waved his hand, and the soldiers rushed forward, taking over the horse carriage. The other black-clad men charged forward, and the soldier driving the horse carriage followed Mu Han's instructions, starting the mechanism again. Suddenly, ten horse carriages shot out countless arrows, hitting all the black-clad men, who fell to the ground dead, poisoned by the arrows.

  Mu Han Yao looked at the black-clad men who had all died in front of him, his eyes cold and somber. He then turned to Li Suo, "Heap their corpses together and burn them, as a consolation to the deceased soldiers."

  "Yes." Li Su responded in a low voice, then ordered the soldiers to pile up the bodies of those black-clad men together, ignite them with torches. Watching the three thousand black-clad corpses burning fiercely before their eyes, eventually turning into ashes, neither of them blinked.

  Mo Han raised his eyes and looked at the sky in front of him, which was shrouded in black smoke. He then turned over and mounted his horse, "Let's go."

  At the sound of the order, they led the soldiers on to continue their journey.

  Inside the imperial court, it was quiet and still. Even if the officials had a slight unease, they looked up at Lan Jing's calm and composed expression, suppressing their inner fear, and continued to busy themselves with their tasks.

  The cat lay on its side on the soft couch in the emperor's bedroom, estimating the time, and then said, "What are they doing now? Has King Xuan been found?"

  "Master Cat, we haven't found any trace of the Dark King yet. It's likely that he has disguised himself and is hiding in a place where his subordinates wouldn't think to look."

  The old cat's eyes narrowed slightly, where is the place that is not easy to find? Is the most dangerous place also the safest place? No, that place still has people guarding it now, and it's impossible to enter. The imperial palace is even more impossible to enter, so what other place is there?

  "Where is the Blue Crystal Book?" The cat suddenly got up from the soft couch and asked.

  "Lan Shiqi and Yi Shiqi, as well as Gu Yu Shi in the Du Cha Yuan." Bo came to know that Lan Xuan's book was in the Du Cha Yuan's hands, and also gave him a few more points of attention, naturally knowing that the master's vision is certainly not wrong.

  "Xuan Wang should be in the Ducha Yuan." The cat eunuch whispered that it was not good, and then said, "Who is in charge of the Ducha Yuan now?"

  "It was someone personally sent by His Majesty, but why did the Imperial Censorate show no unusual activity?" Bao thought to himself, how could Xuan Wang go to the Imperial Censorate?

  "Xuan Wang wants to use Lan Jing's book as a hostage," said Cat Gonggong, and immediately set off for the Ducha Yuan with a light tap of his toes.

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