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The First Female Imperial Scholar

  The first female Zhuangyuan

  Feng Ao Tian held him tightly in her arms, she could clearly feel his breath getting weaker and weaker. She lowered her head, gazing at his pale face, which had not a single hint of blood color. Her eyes dimmed, "You..."

  Mu Hanjin leaned weakly against her chest, feeling the warmth of her body, and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I'm so tired."

  Feng Ao Tian hastily placed him on the dragon bed, raised his palm to transmit internal energy for him, but it couldn't penetrate even a little bit. His phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, could it be that he had truly reached the end of his rope? Then, how would he hold on for the next two times he spat up blood?

  She stared at Mu Hanjin, "Keep your eyes open, don't fall asleep."

  Mu Hanjin wanted to raise his hand, but he didn't have half a bit of strength. He could only force out a faint smile, blinking his eyes, gazing at her. He didn't tell her that in fact, these last two times he spat up blood, if he couldn't hold on, then the next nine deaths would be useless.

  Feng Ao Tian grasped Mu Han Jin's hand tightly and turned his gaze towards the slowly approaching Cat Butler, "Come here."

  The cat saw the bloodstains on the carpet and Mu Hanjin lying weakly on the dragon bed, he hurried forward, "Master..."

  "Heal his internal injuries." Feng Ao Tian continued.

  "Yes." The cat replied, and immediately helped Mu Hanjin up, then sat cross-legged on the dragon bed, with both palms striking Mu Hanjin's backhand, transferring internal energy.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand, took the teacup from one side, pulled out the dagger from his bosom, cut his own wrist, and immediately fed the blood in the teacup into his mouth.

  Mu Hanjin opened his eyes and looked at her, his heart aching as he gazed at her wrist, forcing himself to drink the blood.

  Feng Ao Tian was also sitting in front of him, stopping the bleeding at his wrist after which he placed both palms on his chest and transmitted internal energy to him.

  The emperor's bedroom was quiet and silent, Gu Ye Feng also saw what happened in the inner hall from the study room. He saw Feng Ao Tian's worried expression towards Mu Han Jin, and Mu Han Jin's body had become so weak that he was stunned, apparently not daring to believe it. However, now Yi Mu and Lan Jing Shu were both bedridden with illness, if Mu Han Jin also...

  He looked at Feng Ao Tian again, thinking that she must be the most difficult to get over, then lowered his head and continued to review the memorial with his imperial brush.

  Two hours later, Feng Ao Tian and Cat Gong Gong simultaneously withdrew their palms. Mu Han Jin had been staring at her with his eyes wide open all along.

  The old cat came down from the dragon bed, Feng Ao Tian supported Mu Hanjin to lie down, holding his pulse, and finally recovered some breath. She suddenly let out a sigh of relief and said in a low voice, "Take a rest."

  "Mm." Mu Hanjin responded with his last bit of voice, then closed his eyes.

  The old cat took out a silk handkerchief from his sleeve, walked forward, and gently wiped the thin sweat on Feng Ao's forehead. Then he picked up the golden wound medicine, lifted her wrist, and carefully applied the medicine to her wounds. He looked up at her with a face full of grievances.

  Feng Ao Tian saw that he also had beads of sweat on his forehead, took out his own silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat for him. "Alright, go prepare some dinner."

  "Yes." The old cat helped Feng Ao Tian tie up her package, seeing that she was wiping the sweat for herself, a touch of joy and emotion rose in his heart, he smiled in response, then turned around and left.

  Feng Ao Tian gazed at Mu Han Jin's sleeping face, bent down and planted a kiss on his forehead, then turned around and stepped out of the inner hall, walking to the study where Gu Ye Feng was still reviewing memorials.

  "How much is left?" Feng Ao Tian asked himself directly.

  "Not many." Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes and looked at Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian smiled lightly as he sat across from him, holding a pen and began to review one by one.

  In Gu Ye Feng's view, the emperor, apart from drinking and having fun, singing every night, how could he really care about national affairs? Every day must be very leisurely. Now, seeing Feng Ao Tian, he only knew that being an emperor was the most miserable job in the world.

  There was no excessive noise in the study, and Gu Ye Feng didn't say much either. He continued to focus on reviewing the memorials, and the two of them were silent.

  Inside the Zhen Xuan Palace, Lan Xuan slowly woke up from her book and looked at the sky outside, asking in a low voice, "What time is it now?"

  "It's almost midnight." Jing Xi replied softly from beside him.

  "Hmm, is something wrong with the Emperor's bedroom?" Lan Jingxue had learned from Qing Xi that Yi Mu was not feeling well. Now, there was only one person left, Gu Ye Feng, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.

  Jing Xi hurried back to report, "The lamps in the Emperor's bedroom are still lit, and Gu Yu Shi has not returned yet."

  "Get ready, I'm going to the Emperor's bedroom." Lan Xuan said in a gentle voice.

  "Master, your body..." Jing Xi couldn't help but say with concern.

  Lan Jing had been taking care of these days, compared to his body, what he was more worried about now was Feng Ao Tian, "Nothing's wrong."

  Quietly rejoicing, Zhen naturally knew the temperament of his master, and immediately responded. He then sent someone to bring over a sedan chair. Lan Xuan wore a light blue brocade robe, with a warm and jade-like handsome face, covered in a thin layer of pale complexion. His eyebrows showed determination, leaning against the sedan chair, he looked up at the stars in the sky, thinking about these days, he thought he would never have the chance to see her again. However, heaven blessed him, and he came back to life. Many troubles, unknowingly, changed with his rebirth.

  The old cat has already prepared dinner, but looking at Feng Ao Tian still busy in the study, he couldn't bear to remind him. He raised his eyes and saw that Lan Jun was walking slowly with a book, his eyes sank, thinking that this Lan Jun shouldn't be resting in the palace, what is he doing running to the emperor's bedroom? Is he not satisfied with the master's heart being troubled enough?

  "Your Majesty, Consort Lan has arrived." The eunuch, Gonggong, stepped into the imperial bedchamber and said with a sour tone.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and gazed at him, "Ah, he's really helpless."

  The old cat's mouth twitched, and there was nothing his master could do about it. He just knocked him out and threw him back into the palace.

  At this time, Lan Jing had already been carried into the imperial bedroom. He was about to get down from the sedan chair when he saw a bright yellow figure flash by, and he fell into her warm embrace. In an instant, he sat on the soft couch.

  Feng Ao Tian hugged him, covering his wrist, "Your body is still a bit weak, you shouldn't be running around like this, what are you doing here?"

  "I have no objections." Lan Jing raised her eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian, being held by her like this, his heart was unusually calm.

  Feng Ao knew his purpose and understood his concern for her. A faint smile played on her lips as she let him sit beside her, "Now that you're here, it's sooner."

  "Hmm." Lan Jing Shu raised her eyes and looked at Gu Ye Feng, then picked up the brush and flipped through the memorial, quietly reviewing it.

  Feng Ao Tian sat beside him, looking at his focused expression, and smiled even more deeply. He then picked up his pen again, and the three of them fell silent for a moment.

  At the third watch, Feng Ao finished reading the memorial and saw that Lan Jing's eyes were slightly cold as she supported him. She walked out of the study with him in her arms and laid him down on the soft couch in the hall, "Take a rest."

  "Yes." Lan Jing's book also couldn't hold on, and she slowly closed her eyes.

  Feng Ao Tian covered him with a good brocade quilt, and then saw Gu Ye Feng pushing a wheelchair out.

  "Have dinner."

  "Your Majesty, I need to return to Mei Xiang Palace first." Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes and looked at Feng Ao Tian, who was now worried about the examination questions for the women's palace exam three days later.

  Feng Ao Tian saw through his thoughts and smiled, "Go ahead."

  "I bid you farewell." Gu Ye Feng bowed and said, then pushed his wheelchair out of the imperial bedroom.

  Feng Ao Tian sat in front of the desk and looked at Master Cat, "Have dinner with me."

  "Yes." The cat gentleman handed her the medicine soup and sat down beside her, serving her dishes.

  Feng Ao Tian drank the medicinal soup, turned his eyes to look at Cat Gong Gong, raised his hand and grasped his hand, only to see a large patch of red scald on the back of his hand.

  "What's wrong?" Feng Ao Tian asked softly.

  The old cat smiled indifferently and said, "Nothing."

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand and planted a kiss on the back of it, "Be more careful in the future."

  "Yes." The cat gentleman raised his eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian, with a smile in his eyebrows and eyes. In her heart, there must be him.

  Feng Ao Tian loosened his grip, picked up his chopsticks and clamped down on some food, placing it in his bowl. "Let's eat."

  "Yes." The cat nodded obediently, picked up his chopsticks and ate with Feng Ao Tian. At this moment, he felt that being alone with two people was a wonderful thing.

  After finishing dinner, Feng Ao Tian went behind the screen to take a bath. The cat eunuch stood on one side, staring at Feng Ao Tian.

  She looked at him like this and said, "Today, don't serve Master anymore."

  "Master, have you grown tired of me?" The cat butler gazed at her with a hint of resentment.

  Feng Ao Tian sighed and said, "You can't even get your hands wet."

  "It's all right with me." said the tom cat, lifting up his unburned hand.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at his wronged expression, if she didn't agree, he would probably die on the spot to prove his determination. She nodded and said, "Alright, come here."

  Master, let me take your pulse.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his wrist and looked at him, "Hmm, it's already been half a month now."

  The old cat raised his hand and took her pulse, then said, "Master, I'll re-prescribe the medicine tomorrow. It won't take more than two months, it's certain to work."

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian nodded, with this, they would be able to arrive before Han Jin's second death.

  The tom cat opened his arms and wrapped them around her from behind her neck, "Master, I'm a little scared."

  Feng Ao Tian listened to Master Cat's words and smiled lightly, "What is there for you to be afraid of?"

  "The slave is afraid that the master no longer wants the slave." The cat said gloomily.

  "When did Grandfather ever say he didn't want you?" Feng Ao Tian thought about when he also became so anxious.

  The old cat's slender eyes flickered slightly, and he continued, "As long as Master wants me, that's all that matters."

  Feng Ao Tian listened to Master Cat's words, feeling a bit strange, "Don't think about some messy things."

  The old cat said with a smirk, "Master, I'm thinking of you with all my heart, how could I think of anything else?"

  "Alright, stop joking around, I'm going to bed." Feng Ao Tian walked out of the bathtub.

  The old cat stared at Feng Ao Tian's slender figure, except for the place that should be bulging a bit smaller, other places were quite perfect. He hurried forward to tie her chest and change her clothes, "Master, you rest now."

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian thought about how Master Cat was so easy to get rid of today, and then took a step forward, walking towards the dragon bed. He lay down beside Mu Han Jin, embracing him in his arms, his light breathing soothing her heart, making her feel much more at ease.

  The next day, before dawn, Feng Ao Tian habitually got up early and saw Mu Han Jin already awake, staring at her with a somewhat awkward expression.

  She slightly got up, pressed him under her body, lowered her head, and kissed his lips. He hooked her neck, meeting her kiss. This kiss was not as domineering and wild as before, but was filled with thick tenderness, like a gentle stream flowing with faint sweetness.

  Feng Ao Tian stroked his silver hair, "Still okay?"

  "Mm." Mu Hanjin nodded and leaned into her arms, unwilling to let go.

  Feng Ao Tian got up and covered him with a quilt, "Take another rest."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin nodded and slowly closed his eyes.

  The old cat has already come in, she washed and dressed after washing up, then stepped out of the hall, and saw that Lan Jing Shu had woken up and came down from the soft couch.

  Phoenix proudly said in front of him, "You ah."

  Lan Yun lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I have no objections."

  Feng Ao Tian pulled him into his arms and said softly, "Alright, after accompanying me for breakfast, you can accompany Han Jin."

  "Yes." Lan Jing Shu replied softly, leaning quietly into her embrace.

  Bian Guan, Leng Qianye slept soundly for two days, got up, washed and dressed simply, and then stepped out of the camp.

  From far away, he saw Li Su coming over with a big sweat on his head.

  He still had that calm and collected expression, looking at Li Su, "Why are you in such a hurry now?"

  Li Su looked at Leng Qianye, "General Leng, it seems that Qi Guo is making a move. Mu General has asked Mo General to come and summon you."

  Leng Qianye's eyes gleamed faintly as he continued, "Let's go, the Qi State will likely counterattack within these two days."

  "General Mu thought so too." Li Su responded.

  Leng Qianye stepped forward and walked with Li Su to the council hall, where they saw Mu Han You gathering other generals for discussion. As he approached, the other generals hastily saluted, saying "General Leng."

  "Hmm." Leng Qianye nodded slightly and looked at Mu Han Yao, "Is Dugu Xingye still around?"

  "He hasn't left the border for several days." Mu Han looked at Leng Qianye, naturally understanding that if they wanted to conquer Xiguo now, they must defeat Dugu Xingye.

  Leng Qianye stepped forward and stood beside Mu Han Yao, both of them lowering their heads to study the terrain map in front of them, beginning to discuss and deploy troops.

  The two of them have been clearly divided in their work over the years, with Leng Qianye responsible for planning and strategizing, while Mu Han Yao takes charge of charging forward. After a short while, everyone has discussed and come up with a plan. Rather than waiting to react passively, it's better to take the initiative and launch an attack.

  After the discussion was settled, the whole army began to tidy up, and Mu Han led his troops towards the city tower of Qiguo.

  Rei Kiriye stood atop the castle tower of Fū no Kuni, guarding the rear.

  In the capital, Feng Ao Tian Shang had just finished his early morning routine and was on his way to the Emperor's bedroom when he saw Mu Han Jin and Lan Jing Shu already in the study, reviewing memorials.

  She looked at the two of them and also walked forward, "Both are stubborn."

  Mo Hanjin just wanted to do something for her when he left, Feng Ao Tian sat between the two of them, not stopping him, but also reviewing the memorials together.

  On this day, the capital city was very peaceful. Feng Ao Tian only knew about the border situation after noon, and she just smiled lightly, thinking that Feng Guo was just the first step.

  Gu Ye Feng went to the Ducha Yuan, thinking about what questions to ask the girl. Yi Mu had been bedridden for several days, and Feng Ao Tian specially asked the wine public to go and take his pulse, and prescribed a prescription, fearing that he would not be able to get out of bed for several days.

  Two days passed quietly, and the border town was also under the city wall of Qiguo, where Mu Han Yao led his troops. Dugu Xingye stood alone on the city wall, gazing at Mu Han Yao, a cold smile playing on the corner of his mouth.

  With a cold and stern face, exuding an aura of solemnity and murder, accompanied by troops and the siege weapons secretly sent by Feng Ao Tian, this battle lasted for two whole days.

  Until the third day, the city tower of the nesting country was still not broken, and Mu Han also retreated back to Feng Guo with his troops.

  On this day, it was also the day of the women's palace examination. In the Jinluan Hall, eight women walked in wearing embroidered and elegant clothes, with beautiful faces and unique charm. Their eyes shone with dazzling and steady light, neither humble nor arrogant.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and saw Leng Pei Han wearing a short outfit, standing at the forefront with a very neat appearance. Then he saw two other women, who looked at Feng Ao Tian with cunning in their eyes.

  The cat also saw these two people, and its mouth slightly curled up, it was indeed spoiled by its master.

  Gu Ye Feng handed out the test questions, he thought for three whole days. The test questions couldn't be too outdated, but had to show off the majesty of the imperial court, and also give them a warning shot.

  Feng Ao Tian saw Gu Ye Feng's test questions and curled up the corner of his mouth. It was very simple, but also very tricky.

  Leng Pei Han's eyes sank when she saw the test question, "What is a woman?"

  She raised her eyes and looked at Feng Ao Tian, seeing the chilling coldness between her eyebrows that could capture people's hearts, and her beautiful face made people look at her with a mixture of fear and admiration. This was the first time she saw Feng Ao Tian, and she was indeed excited in her heart.

  Feng Ao Tian noticed that Leng Pei Han was sizing her up, and with a flicker of her phoenix-like eyes, she said, "Let's make it interesting, just one incense stick."

  Eight women sat in the grand hall, pen in hand, writing away. Cold sweat dripped down as they stared at the questions on top, silently cursing the examiner's cunning, thinking that this was clearly a way to belittle women. They then began to write furiously and finished before half an incense stick had burned.

  After a stick of incense, Gu Ye Feng collected the examination papers and looked at them one by one before handing them back to Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the content above, especially when he saw Leng Pei Han's exam paper, his smile deepened. The entire exam paper was filled with scathing words about men, each sentence a gem, yet also revealing a hint of sincerity.

  Gu Ye Feng also saw it naturally, turned his eyes and took a glance at Leng Pei Han, couldn't help but shake his head.

  Phoenix Proud Heaven continued to look at the examination papers of others, and then with a stroke of his imperial brush, "Women's examination, pioneering, I naturally know that all of you dear ministers are dissatisfied in your hearts, but I will let you see, women as officials, absolutely will not be inferior to men."

  She coldly swept her gaze over the officials and said in a low voice, "The first female scholar of Fengguo, Leng Peihan, the second place Xue Ke, and Tan Wang Jinyao."

  Leng Pei Han was taken aback for a moment, she raised her eyes and stared at Feng Ao Tian, somewhat disbelieving that she had actually become the champion? This...

  Xue Ke and Jin Yao hastily knelt down on the ground, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

  Leng Pei Han heard this and hastily knelt down on the ground, unable to help but excitedly call out, "Your subject's daughter thanks Your Majesty!"

  Gu Ye Feng looked at Feng Ao Tian in confusion, even more confused, Leng Pei Han's exam paper, full of scolding men, actually got the champion?

  "Feng Ao Tian continued, 'From today on, I appoint Leng Pei Han as the Imperial Censor of the Ducha Yuan, to take office tomorrow. I also appoint Xue Ke and Jin Yao as the Left and Right Commanders-in-Chief. Three days later, mobilize an army of one million soldiers and conquer the Ling Yue Kingdom for me.'"

  "Yes, Your Majesty!" Xue Ke and Jin Yao replied in unison.

  All the officials were shocked and wondered what the emperor was thinking, letting two women with no ability to truss a chicken go attack the Lingyue Kingdom. Isn't this making a laughing stock of Fengguo for having no one else to use? To actually send two women into battle? And that Leng Tianhan, although her brother is a general guarding the border, Leng Qianye, but she's just a teenager, and yet she was appointed as an imperial censor. This is really too rash.

  Feng Ao Tian did not wait for the hundred officials to offer their opinions and said in a deep voice, "If you can't destroy the Lingying Kingdom, then you two come back to see me with your heads held high."

  "Yes, Your Majesty!" Xue Ke and Jin Yao replied calmly.

  Leng Pei Han was now the most excited, she was the first female champion in a thousand years, and also held an official rank of second grade. She raised her eyes and gazed at Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at her dazed expression, thinking about where the boldness she had when she went to the southwest had gone. He then said in a deep voice, "Leng Teng Han, if you can't handle the position of Du Cha Yuan Yu Shi within a month, I'll throw you out to feed the dogs."

  "Your Majesty... I obey your command!" Feng Ao Tian's voice was also filled with joy, and he hastily replied.

  After early morning, Emperor's bedroom, Xue Ke and Jin Yao hurriedly knelt in front of Feng Ao Tian, with a smile on their faces, "Slaves pay respects to Master!"

  Ling Bo Han was stunned, raised her eyes and looked at the two beautiful women in front of her, then turned to Feng Ao Tian, both with excited expressions. Only then did she understand that these two were actually people sent by the Emperor.

  She knelt on the spot, secretly scolding herself, thinking about Feng Ao Tian's behavior these days, which made her abandon her previous brutal and inhumane image of him. Now, looking at Feng Ao Tian so closely, she couldn't help but skip a few beats.

  Feng Ao Tian turned his gaze, looking at Leng Pei Han, then looked at Gu Ye Feng who had been gloomy-faced all along. He let out a low laugh and said, "Gu Yu Shi, I'm leaving Leng Pei Han in your care. If after one month she is unable to fulfill her duties as the Da Cha Yuan Yu Shi, you two will be punished together."

  Gu Ye Feng felt that this was lifting a rock only to drop it on his own foot. He had originally thought of using this question to mock the idea that women couldn't handle important responsibilities, but now he's in a predicament - how could he possibly let her get involved in court politics?

  Leng Pei Han smiled brightly at Gu Ye Feng and said, "In the future, please take care of me, Brother Gu."

  Gu Ye Feng coldly snorted, somewhat bitter and hard to speak. He glanced at Feng Ao Tian, reluctantly responding, "Your subject obeys."

  Feng Ao Tian sidled a glance at Leng Pei Han, "Don't think that I only chose you as the top scholar because of your older brother. If you don't do well, I won't show any mercy."

  "I understand." Leng Pei Han hastily suppressed her smile and replied solemnly.

  Feng Ao Tian nodded, "Mm, go down now, and report tomorrow."

  "Yes, I will withdraw." Leng Pei Han hastily replied, and after bowing, he exited the imperial bedroom.

  When she stepped out of the palace, she still had an unbelievable expression, and no matter how many pedestrians were on the street, she jumped all the way back to the Leng Mansion with a carefree attitude, completely without the reserve of a lady.

  Xue Ke and Jin Yao looked at Feng Ao Tian, unable to help but feel some resentment.

  "Master, if you don't let me out of the mountain soon, I'll go crazy!" Xue Ke's personality was more lively and occasionally clever.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at her and smiled shallowly, "How many days will it take for you to capture the Ling Yue Kingdom for me?"

  Xue Ke listened to Feng Ao Tian's straightforward words and pouted, "Master, you don't miss your slave at all."

  Jinyao glanced at Xueke and replied, "The slave has already gone to Lingyue Country to investigate early this morning. Within three days, it will definitely be taken down."

  Feng Ao Tian sneered and said, "Hmph, if there's anyone who disobeys, I'll kill without pardon. Even if it means killing every last person in the Ling Xue Kingdom, I'll make sure to bring them back for you."

  "Yes." Xue Ke and Jin Yao replied in unison.

  The old cat looked at Feng Ao Tian and continued, "Master, these two girls have been in the mountains for many years and are already fed up. This time they go out, who knows what kind of outrageous things they will do."

  "What's the big deal?" Feng Ao Tian looked at Cat Gong Gong, "No harm, at most, the entire Ling Yue Kingdom will be burned to ashes."

  Xue Ke and Jin Yao raised their eyes, looking at Master Cat, and said discontentedly, "Master Cat, you underestimate me too much."

  The old cat said in a sharp voice, "Let me tell you, don't think about finding a handsome man for the master to bring back."

  Xue Ke hastily smiled and said, "Master, if I see any exceptionally handsome man with a captivating appearance, I will definitely bring him back for you."

  Feng Ao Tian smiled shallowly and said, "Mm, if you can bring him back, I'll take him in."

  Master Cat heard Feng Ao Tian's words and hastily raised his hand, the duster in his hand swept towards Xue Ke, "You dead girl, watch me strip your skin off."

  Xue Ke hastily dodged and then looked at Cat Gonggong, "Cat Gonggong, if you strip off my skin, I won't be able to find beauties for Master anymore."

  The old cat's mouth hooked up, "Alright, you go and find one, I'll kill one for every one you find."

  Xue Ke pouted, "Master Cat, I'm not here to find something for you, besides, you're too old to handle it."

  Jinyao looked at Xueke and started arguing with Cat Gonggong again, calling out in a low voice, "Xueke, stop messing around."

  Xue Ke looked at Jin Yao, then looked at Feng Ao Tian, "Master, the slave is telling the truth."

  "Hmm, indeed it's true." Feng Ao Tian nodded and then looked at Cat Gonggong who had already turned red in the face, suddenly feeling very pleased.

  "It's still the master who is good to us servants." Xue Ke raised an eyebrow with satisfaction, then looked at Cat Gonggong and smiled shallowly, "Cat Gonggong, rest assured, I will definitely find a bunch of beauties back, guaranteed to be stunning each one."

  The tom cat let out a cold hum and said, "You can look for them all you want, but in the end, I'll give them to you all at once."

  Xue Ke smiled brightly again and looked at Master Cat, "Alright, I'd be delighted."

  Feng Ao Tian watched the two people arguing in front of him, turned his eyes, and saw that Gu Ye Feng had already entered the study. He raised his eyes again and saw Mu Han Jin and Lan Jing Shu. He let out a sigh, thinking that with these few people in front of him, Feng Ao Tian was still not satisfied.

  Feng Ao Tian counted the days, today was another day when Mu Han Jin coughed up blood. Thinking of this, his mood became gloomy.

  Jinyao noticed Feng Ao Tian's untroubled expression, and gave Xue Ke a look before saying, "Master, I'll take my leave first."

  Feng Ao Tian looked at them and said, "Master Cat, take these two girls away to prepare."

  "Yes." The eunuch replied, then pinched Xue Ke's ear and left the imperial bedroom.

  Xue Ke was carried by Cat Gonggong, screaming in pain, and her voice could be heard outside the palace.

  Jinyao looked at Master Cat and continued, "Master Cat, is something on your mind?"

  "It's not for the beauty beside you." The tom cat said with a sour tone.

  Xue Ke stretched out her hand and knocked away the cat's paw that was pinching her ear, then said, "Cat Master, even if you're jealous again, the master won't take a liking to you."

  The cat gentleman listened to Xue Ke's words, and again raised his duster, Xue Ke hastily jumped out of the way, and the cat gentleman chased after him. Jin Yao watched the two in front of her, shook her head, and followed them leaving the imperial bedroom.

  Feng Ao Tian walked into the bedroom by himself, looking at Lan Xuan's improved complexion, then turned to Mu Hanjin and said, "In two days, I will send you away."

  "Hmm." Mu Hanjin put down the imperial brush in his hand, then stepped down from the soft couch, holding Feng Ao Tian's hand, "Your Majesty, accompany me for a walk."

  "Good." Feng Ao Tian nodded, and the two of them left the study room.

  Gu Ye Feng watched as the two figures disappeared into the distance, then turned to Lan Jing Shu and asked, "What's wrong with Mu Han Jin?"

  "I'm ill." Lan Yunshu raised her eyes and looked at Gu Ye Feng, "This time we part, perhaps it's a farewell forever."

  Gu Ye Feng widened his eyes and looked at Lan Jing Shu, "You're not joking, are you?"

  "I never joke." Lan Jing lowered his head, continuing to review the memorial, perhaps after experiencing death once, he now regarded life and death as extremely trivial. Mu Hanjin being able to receive the emperor's love and favor, for him, even if it meant death, was a death without regret.

  Gu Ye Feng listened, somewhat unable to believe it, and stared at Lan Jun Shu for a long time before sighing, "What's wrong with us?"

  Lan Xuan's book is silent and speechless. What's wrong? They all fell in love with someone, and it was uncomplaining and unreproachable. This person used to be the one they resented.

  Feng Ao Tian held Mu Han Jin's hand and walked slowly in the imperial palace.

  "Your Majesty, I'd like to go to the Wang Manor." Mu Hanjin turned his gaze towards her.

  Phoenix proudly wrapped around him, her toes lightly tapping, and in an instant, she landed inside the Wang Fu. This place was still unchanged, even though no one lived here now, it was spotless, not a speck of dust.

  Feng Ao Tian walked slowly in the long corridor, from the Wang Fu's bedroom to the Qing Hui Pavilion. He raised his eyes and looked at the familiar pavilion, then stood under the bamboo forest, took out a white jade flute, leaned on one side, and blew the flute.

  Feng Ao Tian sat on one side, quietly listening, the bamboo shadows swaying, revealing a cold and chilly wind. They gazed at each other, perhaps this farewell would mean they would never meet again.

  Mo Hanjin couldn't help but shed tears, he lifted his head and let the tears slide down his slender neck, until this moment, he finally understood how much he was reluctant to part with and missed.

  Phoenix proudly said in front of him, embracing him, "Can you hold on?"

  Mu Hanjin stretched out his hand and held her tightly, "I will."

  Feng Ao Tian smiled shallowly, "Alright, as long as you can get through it, I'll agree to your request and put you in my heart. If not, I'll forget about you."

  Mu Hanjin was taken aback, did he put his heart on it? He slightly curved his eyebrows and lowered his head, actively kissing her lips. He had never had any extravagant hopes that she would thoroughly put herself in his heart, but now that she had made a promise to him, he must live up to it and get through this.

  Wu Yueguo, Ye Mei Xi is now able to get out of bed and walk. These past few days, he has been staying in this secret room, every day, Ling Feng Xue would take time out to care for him.

  But in his heart, he always missed Feng Ao Tian, wondering how she was doing now?

  Ling Frost Snow walked in with a tray of medicine and food, looking at him, "Your Highness, take your medicine."

  "Hmm." Ye Huan looked at Ling Fengxue, he had always been suspicious of her, but now, he had no other choice.

  He slowly sat down, drank the medicine, and then picked up his chopsticks, quietly having his meal.

  Ling Frost Snow looked at Ye Mei Xi with a thoughtful expression, and she couldn't help but sigh, "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has not yet taken down the Second Imperial Son."

  "Hmm." Ye Xuan had already expected that the Second Prince would have his own people backing him, and now the Third Prince was also dissatisfied with the Crown Prince, he would definitely betray him.

  Ling Frost Snow saw his calm demeanor, as if he had expected it, and continued, "The Empress has been in the Eastern Palace since the day of the incident at the temple."

  Ye Wei's body slightly paused, as for his mother, he had already done everything he could to be filial and righteous. Although at that time, he clearly knew that his mother was approaching him in order to kill him. Although he knew that his mother had colluded with the Crown Prince long ago, he still cherished their maternal affection. This was a move he had planned, but unexpectedly, it was Ling Xue who ended up saving him.

  Ling Frost Snow saw him and had no reaction, she couldn't help but say, "The Emperor of Feng Guo has already known that you are safe and sound, he set up a women's examination department, appointed women as officials, now, it has attracted the attention of other countries."

  Yexi Hui raised her eyes and looked at him, "She did such a rare thing that people have heard of, it is also reasonable."

  Ling Frost Snow saw that he finally spoke to himself, and couldn't help but feel that in his heart, perhaps only Feng Ao Tian could stir up his emotions. "She now has many men by her side, not just from the border, but also from the palace, where there are even more."

  "Mm." Ye Yan nodded, of course he knew that there couldn't be no one by her side. Only, he understood that she had a place for him, and he would return someday, when the time came, he would firmly hold her in his own arms, not allowing anyone to pry.

  "Ling Frost Snow couldn't help but let out a cold laugh, 'Your Highness, what is it that you're trying to achieve with this?' "

  Yè Mèi Xī raised her eyes and gazed at her, "Why did you save me?"

  "Ling Xue looked straight at him, 'If I said, it was to get close to you, to be able to stay by your side?'"

  With a smile that was both enchanting and alluring, he said, "There is only one person in my heart. I promised her that my body and soul belong to her alone."

  "Ling Xue smiled softly and said, 'I don't want your body, nor do I want your heart. I just want to stay by your side.'"

  "Those who stay by my side must be loyal to me. Are you loyal to me?"

  She gazed at him with a faintly startled expression, "I won't hurt you."

  Yè Mèi Xǐ knew that she was approaching him with ulterior motives, he raised an eyebrow and smiled, "I will recover in a few more days?"

  "It's just five days from now." Ling Fengxue replied truthfully.

  "Alright." Ye Mei Xi nodded and said, "Five days later, I will personally take back everything that I have lost."

  Ling Frost Snow looked at Ye Mei Xi and continued, "The Crown Prince is not that easy to deal with. Even if you kill the Crown Prince, the Emperor is still there, and the officials will not be convinced by you."

  "Haha, didn't you say you'd help me?" Ye Xiao Hui turned her gaze towards her and said.

  "I will." Ling Xue nodded in response.

  "Alright, then just wait and watch the show." Ye Mei got up, went back to the stone bed, lay down, turned her back on her, and stopped talking.

  Ling Xue looked at Ye Yan, and suddenly felt that he had changed, no longer the same as before. It was as if overnight, he had become another person. Or perhaps, she had never really understood him?

  Ye Mei Xuan stretched out his hand and stroked the warm jade in his arms, a faint smile playing on his lips. He would see her soon.

  Bordering the country, in a solitary tent on a cold night, Di Gu stood at one side, "Your Highness, I wish to lead troops for a counterattack."

  "It's not the right time now." Dugu Xingye stood with his hands behind his back and said in a low voice.

  "But... " Fu Han thought that now Mu Han Yao and Leng Qian Ye had joined forces, and the siege weapon they used last time was very powerful. If they hadn't been prepared early on, he feared that by now, the city walls would have already been breached.

  Dugu Xingye's eyes narrowed slightly in the starry night, "Withdraw."

  "Yes." Fu Han reluctantly backed down.

  Mochan Yao and Leng Qianye were still waiting in the conference hall.

  "Tomorrow we continue our main attack." Mu Han said with a gloomy face.

  "These past two days, have you discovered anything?" asked Leng Qianye.

  "They seem to know we're going to attack the city and have made preparations." Mu Han said in a low voice.

  Leng Qianye hesitated for a moment, "Dugu Xingye is indeed cunning, we can't fall into his trap, let's wait a little longer."

  "I also think so, but now that we've given them a chance to catch their breath, what if they launch a counterattack? Wouldn't that be attacking us off guard?" Mu Han Yao also had her considerations.

  Leng Qianye looked at Mu Han Yao, "I think we should wait a bit longer. Think about it, with Fu Han's temperament, he will definitely counterattack. However, for now, there is no movement, and Dugu Xing Ye is unusually calm. There must be some trickery involved."

  "Alright, wait a bit longer." Mu Han Yao also felt that something was off and continued, "Pass down the order, secure the food and fodder, and put the entire army on high alert."

  "Yes." Li Su accepted the order and went forward to pass on the message.

  Leng Qianye and Mu Han Yao continued to discuss immediately.

  The night was already late, in the Eastern Palace of Wu Yue Country, Empress Chen slowly got up from the soft bed, she didn't know why, but these past few days, she felt extremely tired.

  The palace lanterns had all been lit, and when the light shone on her body, the palace maid who came to attend to her saw the situation and hurriedly shouted out in fright, "Your Majesty, your face..."

  The imperial concubine looked at the palace maid in front of her with great shock and loss of color, hastily got up from the soft couch, walked to the dressing table, and when she saw her reflection in the copper mirror, she also let out a sharp cry, "Ah..."

  The palace maids were so frightened that they hastily knelt down on the ground. The eunuch manager beside her hurriedly walked over, "Your Highness..."

  "Her Highness... Her Highness's face..." Consort Chen shrieked at the top of her lungs, staring incredulously at her reflection in the copper mirror before raising her hand and smashing it to pieces.

  "Your Highness, the Crown Prince has arrived!" The eunuch manager trembled as he spoke.

  "No... I don't want Your Highness to see me in this state." Consort Chen hastily got up, hid behind the bed curtains, and covered her face.

  Ye Zi Ran walked in, "Ai Fei."

  "Your Majesty, I, your concubine, have caught a slight chill and will not be attending to you tonight." Consort Shen said in a low voice.

  Yezi hastily stepped forward, lifted the curtain, "Ai Fei..."

  Digression

  Lala... Lemon weakly crawling away...

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