He was fooled by the emperor.

  "Yes." Li Su hastily replied, signaling his soldiers to remain still.

  Mu Han gazed around at the movements of the surroundings, the entire forest had been surrounded by them. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he turned to look at Li Su, "The formation that Leng Qianye taught last time, how's your practice?"

  "Hmm, before leaving Bian Guan, I was practicing all the time." Li Su looked at Mu Han Yao, "General, this forest is too dense, not good for displaying skills."

  "After a long separation, they must reunite. We should think of a way to change the original formation. Since we were always together before, now we will follow the original method and form small encircling circles." Mu Han whispered to Li Su, looking at him from afar.

  Li Su nodded and then hastily ordered the people beside him to raise their flags. The torches lit up the entire forest, making it possible to clearly see the sinister eyes of the black-clad men all around.

  They had already sensed it, and then flew up, at the same time, ten thousand horses and men had begun to form an array in secret, looking sparse but with Mu Han as the center, forming a circle of encirclement, and then slowly luring the black-clothed man into the encirclement.

  A fierce and bloody battle, the soldiers were exhausted from days of rushing to catch up, now they were fighting to the death. The outermost soldiers were killed, and then there was a second wave that came forward, repeating this cycle, which also gave the soldiers in the central encirclement time to prepare, forming an impenetrable circle, even if it were copper walls and iron walls, it would be difficult to break through.

  Blood stained the night sky, exuding a thick bloody smell. The black-clad men had extremely high martial arts skills, but now they were also suffering countless casualties. In front of them, an army of 10,000 had already lost 2,000.

  His eyes were cold and distant, his face stern and unyielding, exuding an aura of austerity. He stood in the center, watching as the soldiers before him fell one by one, watching as the black-clad figures opposite him were killed off. Now, he wondered, who else knew that he was returning to the capital? This matter, apart from Cold Qianye, Ji Bai, Li Su, and himself, no one else knew about it. Could it be... a spy had appeared among them? Then, just who was this person?

  He looked at Li Su, knowing in his heart that it couldn't be him. So, was it Jī Bǎi? No, it's impossible, Jī Bǎi had been with them through thick and thin for so many years, how could he?

  Until the sky gradually brightened, more than half of the black-clad men were injured. Suddenly, the sound of horseshoes came from afar, and in an instant, the black-clad men flew away.

  The soldiers watched the man in black leave, they raised their eyes and looked at the corpses lying beside them. It was clear how tragic this battle had been. They did not have the joy of victory, but instead felt sorrow. Although they had long been prepared to die, there were also their loved ones in the capital city. They thought that now they could return home with joy, but still died on the way back home.

  Li Su, covered in blood, ran up to Mu Han Liao and said, "General, we've lost 4,000 men."

  His eyes were filled with tears as he spoke in a pained tone.

  He gazed at the corpse in front of him with a cold and distant look, then heard the sound of horseshoes getting closer and closer. He turned his gaze, and saw that the flag above had the character "Yi" on it. His tall and straight figure slightly turned around, exuding endless sorrow.

  However, as a commander, no matter how sad and difficult it is, he cannot show even a hint of it, because he is the soul and support of this army. If he falls, then what should they do?

  Yi Yang rode up on horseback, dismounted and looked at the corpses along the way. His eyes flashed with a hint of sadness as he stepped forward, "The Emperor has ordered me to come and escort you back to the capital."

  "Hmm." Mu Han nodded, and at this moment, between life and death, he suddenly realized that his heart was still tied to one person, the one waiting for him in the capital.

  "General, what about the bodies of our soldiers?" Li Su asked from beside him.

  "With... they should go home." Mu Han Yao's tone was still as cold as ever, but it was filled with a deep sense of desolation.

  Li Su nodded vigorously and turned around to help other generals sort out the corpses.

  Yi Yang looked at the scene in front of him, stretched out his hand and patted Mu Han Yao's shoulder. "I'm still one step late."

  "Let's set off and return to Beijing early." Mu Han said quietly as he looked at Yi Yang from afar.

  "Uh-huh." Yi Yang knew that at this moment, facing death, any words would be superfluous.

  Feng Ao Tian accompanied Mu Han Jin, along with other officials from the Ducha Yuan, who had been busy all night and hadn't slept yet.

  The cat gentleman looked at the sun that had already risen to three poles, saw Feng Ao Tian hadn't returned to the palace yet, and slightly hooked his slender eyes. He waved the duster in his hand and sat down on the soft couch, "Where's Master?"

  "In the Ducha Yuan." The soul hidden in the dark replied.

  "The master really has taken a liking to that Mu Hanjin." Although the cat said so, the master likes whoever he likes, but the premise is that he must be first, and others can only follow. But now, it's good that the master has already run him out of the nine heavens.

  He suddenly stood up and stomped his foot heavily on the white jade stone, then took a step forward, "Doesn't Master know that not eating breakfast will make one stupid?"

  Si Xi listened to Master Cat's words, her mouth twitched, this was something only Master Cat could say.

  The old cat stepped out of the imperial bedroom, "What are you still dawdling for? Don't you have everything ready yet? Follow me to the Ducha Yuan."

  "Yes." The eunuchs hastily responded and followed behind Cat Gonggong, heading towards the Ducha Yuan.

  Feng Ao Tian glanced sideways, looking at Mu Han Jin's forehead with a thin layer of sweat. She pulled out the handkerchief from her sleeve and gently wiped it for him, "Take a break, otherwise your body won't be able to take it."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin knew that Feng Ao Tian was worried about him, and his heart warmed up slightly. He nodded slightly and put down the red pen, raised his hand, but saw that the red thread on his wrist had not disappeared.

  Feng Ao Tian lowered his head and saw it too. His heart ached, he tightly grasped his hand, helped him up, and walked out of the hall.

  Lan Yun Shu raised his eyes, watching the two leave, and turned to the officials beside him, who also let out a collective sigh of relief. He said in a warm voice, "Everyone take a short rest, we'll continue reviewing later."

  "Yes." The crowd chorused, then got up and walked out of the hall. In order to prevent the answer sheets from being switched or information leaked, the officials in charge of marking the papers were not allowed to leave the Ducha Yuan until they had finished grading all the papers.

  Feng Ao Tian supported Mu Han Jin to sit in a place where sunlight could reach, letting him lean on his shoulder, rubbing his icy hands. He could feel Mu Han Jin's body trembling, this time more severe than the last time he spat blood.

  "Master..." The sharp voice of Cat Gonggong echoed throughout the entire Ducha Yuan.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and saw him walking over with a swagger, followed by a group of servants, all the washing utensils, and even the servant who served meals, all entering with their heads bowed.

  She twitched at the corner of her mouth, and saw that Master Cat had already arrived in front of her. "Master, I'll personally attend to your washing, dressing, and breakfast."

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at him, "Good."

  As they spoke, they helped Mu Hanjin get up and the two of them walked into an empty room on the side. The cat butler followed them in, and with a glance, Si Xi hastily ordered someone to quickly bring in the golden basin.

  The old cat handed the duster to Si Xi, slightly rolled up his sleeves, dipped a towel in clear water, wrung it out and handed it to Feng Ao Tian.

  Feng Ao Tian was wiping his face with a handkerchief, raised his hand, and carefully wiped his cheek for Mu Han Jin, smiling at him.

  Mo Hanjin raised his eyes, gazing at her with a smile in his eyebrows and eyes. At this moment, he felt that everything he had done was worth it.

  The old cat's eyebrows and eyes flashed with a hint of anger, then he took another towel, wet it, wrung it out, and when Feng Ao Tian handed the towel to the old cat, he had already put Feng Ao Tian's hand in his own hand, and with a swift motion, threw away the used towel from her hand, and then stuck it on Si Xi's head.

  Feng Ao Tian couldn't help but smile at his sulky expression, and was about to take the clean handkerchief from him when she saw him gently stroke her forehead with one hand while wiping her face clean with the other. His movements were smooth and meticulous, and he then carefully wiped her hands as well. He turned around, took the mouthwash tea, and personally fed it to her, "Master..."

  Feng Ao Tian bowed his head, took a sip, rinsed his mouth, and then saw Si Xi still holding the handkerchief, gesturing to the eunuch on one side to hand another mouth-rinsing tea to Mu Hanjin.

  Feng Ao Tian turned around, took over, and looked at Mu Han Jin, "You're so weak, take a good rest, let me do it."

  "Hmph." The tom cat let out a cold snort and then glared fiercely at Feng Ao Tian, with an air of disdain as if his master was worthless.

  Feng Ao Tian naturally knew his temper and didn't mind. After washing up, Master Cat personally tied Feng Ao Tian's hair, indicating that Si Xi should tie Mu Han Jin's hair.

  Feng Ao Tian let him be, and Lan Xuan Shu also simply washed up before walking in.

  "Your Majesty." He bowed and said in a warm voice.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him and said, "You're just in time, let's have breakfast together."

  "Yes." Lan Jing Shu replied, and then the three of them sat down at the table.

  The old cat ordered someone to set up a meal and personally served Feng Ao Tian, specially handing him a bowl of medicinal soup.

  Mu Hanjin looked at the black medicine in front of her and turned to him with a worried expression, "Your Majesty, are you not feeling well?"

  "It doesn't matter, just some tonic medicine." Feng Ao Tian looked at Mu Han Jin, took the medicinal soup and drank it in one gulp.

  However, she is now filled with doubts. Logically speaking, her body should have already reached seventeen years old, so why has the Awakening of the Lotus not occurred yet?

  She thought to herself, could it be that her own physiological functions had also become those of a man?

  "Master..." The cat butler saw Feng Ao Tian deep in thought and called out softly.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes to look at Cat Gong Gong, then looked at Mu Han Jin, "Let's have a meal."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin and Lan Xuan exchanged a glance before quietly having their meal.

  After the three finished their early meal, Feng Ao Tian supported Mu Han Jin as they headed to the main hall. Cat gonggong watched her leave, and his mouth curled up again - indeed a ruthless white wolf.

  At this moment, Feng Ao Tian turned around and glared at him fiercely. He hastily covered his mouth with a handkerchief and didn't dare to look at her.

  These days, the whole capital is talking about this imperial examination. Who will be on the golden list? In a flash, it's been three days. Feng Ao Tian has also accompanied Mu Han Jin for three days, until the Ducha Yuan reviewed all the exam papers and selected the top twenty names. Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

  Mu Hanjin also let out a deep breath and looked at Feng Ao Tian, "Your Majesty, the list can be released tomorrow."

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian nodded and returned to the palace to rest well.

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

  Feng Ao Tian looked at her like that and suddenly sighed, wrapped his arms around his waist, left a sentence, and flew away.

  "Xuě shū, this place is handed over to you now."

  Lan Jing softly replied, "Yes." The crowd then saw Feng Ao Tian off.

  Feng Ao Tian brought Mu Han Jin back to the Emperor's bedroom, placed him on the dragon bed, and felt his pulse, which was very weak. Her eyes flashed with a hint of coldness, then looked at the cat eunuch beside her, "Go and summon Wine Eunuch."

  "No need to trouble that old drunkard, I can do it myself." The cat saw the worry in Feng Ao Tian's eyes and sat down beside her, raising his hand to take Mu Han Jin's pulse.

  "How was it?" Feng Ao Tian looked at him.

  "The poison has entered the five organs and six viscera, and there are not many days left." The cat gentleman did not expect that he would be poisoned. He turned his eyes to look at him again, and with a hint of sadness flashing in Feng Ao Tian's eyes, he sighed, "Master, this love curse may have an antidote."

  "How did you know it was a love curse?" Feng Ao Tian looked at him, unable to hide a hint of surprise.

  "Master, you're really worried sick." The cat servant pulled out a handkerchief from his sleeve and gently wiped the sweat beads on Feng Ao Tian's forehead, continuing to say, "You've forgotten, what have you been doing these days? How could I not know?"

  "So what can you do?" Feng Ao Tian asked immediately.

  "All things are interdependent and mutually restrictive. The poison in it is the poison of emotions, and to detoxify is to cut off emotions." said Cat Gonggong slowly.

  "You think I don't know, he's unwilling." Feng Ao Tian raised his hand and stroked his pale cheek, "I'm not willing to force him."

  "That servant still hasn't thought of any other way." The cat official slightly shrugged his shoulders, spread out his hands, and then stood up. "For now, he won't die, but is just too weak, resting for a day will be fine."

  "But today he's going to spit blood again." Feng Ao Tian couldn't help but sigh.

  "Get him some nourishing soup to replenish his blood." The cat official walked away with a helpless expression.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him with a gaze that made him wish he could kick him out with one foot.

  The old cat stepped out of the main hall and heard Feng Ao Tian's voice, "Wait for me."

  The old cat stood still, wiping its mouth with a handkerchief, and then remained motionless.

  Feng Ao Tian walked out, stepped forward, leaned in close and asked in a low voice, "Master, why haven't you arrived at the Water of Forgetfulness yet?"

  The old cat's eyes paused, looking at Feng Ao Tian, and whispered in her ear, "Your cultivation of martial arts has delayed the time of Huishui. I estimate that it will arrive within two months."

  Feng Ao Tian nodded and continued, "Prepare some for me."

  "I've been ready for a while, Master. Has there been any response from this place in the past few days?" The cat servant lowered his head and stared at Feng Ao Tian's chest, asking.

  Feng Ao Tian lifted his foot and kicked him, "No reaction."

  "It doesn't matter." The cat gentleman didn't mind Feng Ao Tian's kick at all. "It will be fine once Huishui arrives."

  "Go ahead and be busy." Feng Ao Tian took a glance at the cat's face, which was whiter than flour, and rolled his eyes in disdain. He then turned around and stepped into the imperial bedroom.

  The old cat watched as Feng Ao Tian turned and left, a sly and charming smile playing on his lips, before continuing on his way.

  She stepped into the imperial bedroom and saw Mu Hanjin with his eyes open, looking at her. She smiled slightly and walked up to him, then lay down beside him in her clothes, and gently kissed the corner of his lips. "Master will sleep with you for a while."

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

  On the second day, which was also the day of posting the results, Yi Mu stayed in his own palace and did not go to watch because he had absolute confidence that he would pass.

  Gu Ye Feng did not go either, he was still holding onto that ancient book and reading it.

  Bian Guan, Leng Qianye was studying the second volume of military books in his tent. He found that there were many real puzzles inside. As he looked at them, he drew out the parts he didn't understand and wrote a secret letter by chance. Only then did he remember that Mu Han Yao had gone to the capital and couldn't pass it on.

  Suddenly a hurried voice came from outside the tent, and then a soldier rushed in, "General Leng, something's wrong, Deputy General Ji..."

  Rei Kiriya looked at him with a terrified expression, then stood up, "What's wrong?"

  "He's dead," the soldier said in a low voice.

  Leng Qianye's eyes dimmed for a moment, how could Jie Bai die? His heart skipped a beat, and he continued to walk out, only to see several soldiers carrying his body running over.

  In the military camp, the soldiers saw that Dipper had been shot with three arrows in his heart, his eyes were dug out, and one arm was hanging. Such a miserable sight made them unable to help but reveal a sorrowful expression.

  Leng Qianye looked at the soldiers as they set down the stretcher, he slowly crouched down, stroking the blood-covered face, his fists clenched. "Where was he found?"

  "In a mountain valley about one li away." A soldier kneeling on the ground reported back.

  "Take me to see," said Leng Qianye, and got up, walking out of the military camp.

  Behind him, a row of soldiers followed, walking to the mountain pass in front of them. The withered grass was stained with large patches of undried blood. He squatted down, dipped his finger in the blood, and looked up at the distance. If this was where the murder took place, it would be completely invisible. Moreover, it was already deep into the night, and there were only hoof prints in front of him, but no other footprints. Who killed him?

  He turned around and returned to the military camp, only to see all his generals kneeling on the ground, with faint sounds of wailing and sobbing.

  Leng Qianye slowly stepped forward, "Can you see Bei Bai's eyes?"

  "No." The soldiers shook their heads.

  Leng Qianye crouched down, stretched out his hand, and saw that the other hand was clenched into a fist. He pried it open with force, and surprisingly found half of a jade pendant. He tightly grasped it in his hand and then said, "For Wei Vice General's funeral rites, bury him."

  "Yes." The various generals responded in unison, then stood up, and Kiriya sent him off with her eyes as he was carried away.

  He turned around and walked into the camp, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes. He then spread out the jade pendant in his hand and saw that it had a tiger engraved on it, but only half of it.

  At this time, a black shadow fell, "General Leng, this is General Mu's subordinate who handed it over to you."

  "Hmm." Leng Qianye was taken aback at first, looking at the black shadow in front of him, who was an imperial guard. He took over the secret letter and unfolded it to take a look, his eyes flashing with a hint of coldness.

  Sat down beside the desk, wrote a reply letter, and then sorted out the secret letter to Feng Ao Tian. Looking at the black shadow in front of him, "Hand this secret letter over to General Mu and the Emperor."

  "Yes." The dark figure replied, and immediately flashed away.

  Leng Qianye walked out of the camp, his face covered with a layer of cloud and mist. He raised his eyes to look at the sky in front of him, which was shrouded in a layer of gloom. He didn't believe that Jue Bo was a spy.

  Mù Hán Yáo rushed overnight, now he has been walking for six days. If he speeds up a bit, he will arrive in the capital city the day after tomorrow. The army will set up camp and take a short rest.

  Yi Yang stood beside him, "You haven't returned to the capital for a long time."

  "Yes." Mu Han nodded and looked at Yi Yang, "How's Yi Wu?"

  "He's not good or bad, it seems that today should be the day of posting the list." Yi Yang thought of Yi Wu and had countless sighs. Why did he insist on entering the palace when he didn't have to?

  Yesterday midnight, Mu Hanjin vomited blood again and fainted. He fell into a coma, unconscious. She looked at the red thread on his wrist, which was getting longer and deeper. She transferred her internal energy to him for one night.

  The cat looked at Feng Ao Tian like this, and sighed softly, "Alas, the master is now more and more fond of beauty, but he treats his servants as weeds."

  Feng Ao Tian had just gotten up when he heard him muttering to himself alone outside the temple, and she walked out on her own, walking to his side, "You're not a weed, what are you?"

  "Fresh flowers, however, home flowers are not as fragrant as wildflowers. The master now only has that wildflower inside, and doesn't even remember this humble home flower." said the cat butler with a sorrowful expression.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at him, "He is not a wild flower, but a family flower. Moreover, I only love family flowers."

  "The master's meaning is that I'm not even a flower in the house, but only a wild grass." The cat servant listened to Feng Ao Tian's words, feeling sad and resentful.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him with this appearance, deliberately coughed and nodded, "Yes, indeed."

  Master Tom listened, pursed his lips tightly and said, "Master, you've hurt me too much." After that, he turned around and left.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at his back, shook her head with a smile, he was indeed a treasure. She raised her eyes and looked into the distance, she still had a long way to go.

  Lan Yun Shu walked over, looking at Feng Ao Tian's expression, his eyes slightly lowered, then stepped forward, "Your Majesty."

  Feng Ao Tian Ce Mou looked at him and said, "Hm, the day after tomorrow is the imperial examination, how's your preparation going?"

  "I'm ready." Lan Jing replied in a low voice.

  Phoenix proudly stood in front of him, gazing at him, "Accompany me for a walk."

  "Yes." Lan Jing Shu replied, then stood beside Feng Ao Tian's side, and the two slowly walked forward.

  The cat saw Lanyu and Feng Ao Tian's figures from afar, curled up the corner of his mouth, then turned around and went to the imperial kitchen.

  As the sky gradually brightened, it was now early autumn, and the weather was getting cooler. The two people's clothes fluttered in the wind, Feng Ao Tian gazed at Lan Xuan Shu's face.

  "I heard that when Lord Feng left, you were by his side." Feng Ao Tian said in a low voice.

  "It is." Lan Jing's book nodded in response.

  "What else did he say?" Feng Ao Tian continued to ask.

  "Feng Gong said to take good care of the emperor." Lan Xuan thought back to that night's scene, still with a lingering fear in his heart, at that time, he was really afraid of death.

  Feng Ao Tian stopped in his tracks, took another step forward, walked up to him, raised his hand, hooked his chin, "How do you respond?"

  Lan Yun Shu raised her eyes and gazed at her, "I said it's good."

  Feng Ao Tian raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, then took another step forward. "How will you take care of Grandfather?"

  Lan Yun's heart skipped a beat, and she said in a low voice, "I will always be by the emperor's side and never leave."

  Feng Ao Tian took another step forward, and with one hand hooked around his waist, the other stroking his warm face, he leaned in, kissed his lips, opened his arms, and pulled him into a hug. He whispered in his ear, "Remember what you said today."

  "I will remember." Lan Jing felt for the first time that being held by her was so warm, and he didn't want to leave such an embrace.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand and patted his back, then let go of him, holding his hand and walking forward.

  Lan Yun lowered her head and looked at their clasped hands. He proactively tightened his grip, following closely by her side, very quietly.

  Feng Ao Tian smiled even more, and many times, what she got was just this trust and the warmth of his palm.

  Le Qi Guo, Xing Wu Yun was reclining on the fourth floor of the Furong Pavilion when he saw Wei Zimo, whom he hadn't seen in several days, appear inside the wine tower. He immediately got up, his toes lightly touching the ground as he entered the room where Wei Zimo was, propping himself up with his hands and looking at Wei Zimo through the beaded curtain. "Is the coronation ceremony over?"

  "Guess who I met?" Wei Zimo raised his hand and plucked the strings of the guqin as he spoke.

  "Night charm." Xing Wuyun raised an eyebrow and said slowly.

  "Hmm, but you don't know what his current identity is?" Wei Ziyu's beautiful eyes shot out a cold light, and then said.

  "What identity is it?" Xing Wuyun asked curiously.

  "The fifth prince of Wu Yue Country." Wei Zuo Mo said calmly.

  Xing Wuyun was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing, "It seems that the people around her are all quite influential."

  "Are you still thinking of her?" Wei Zuo Mo thought of Feng Ao Tian, apart from his fiery temper, he was also furious. It wasn't until now that he realized he was actually a narrow-minded person.

  Xing Wuyun raised an eyebrow, "Since you can't forget, then remember, until the day you can forget her."

  "Now, Feng Guo's economy is getting better and better, it has only been a month since she ascended to the throne." Wei Zuo Mo thought that Feng Ao Tian's ability was indeed not to be underestimated, he could actually turn around the collapsed economy of Feng Guo, now his industries in Feng Guo were earning 10% more profit than before. If this continued, it wouldn't take a few years for Feng Guo's economy to flourish and become prosperous.

  He suddenly remembered what Feng Ao Tian said when she first met him, that within two years, she would definitely make the economy of Feng Guo recover. At that time, he thought she was just boasting, but now, he felt that she had really predicted it accurately.

  At this point, Wei Zimo had to admit that Feng Ao Tian's ability was considerable. However, she had touched his taboo, and he would definitely make her pay a price for it. Only he didn't realize that some things, the more you calculate, the more you care about them.

  Xing Wuyun picked up the wine in front of him and took a sip. "When will you return to Yueluo Kingdom?"

  "In a few days." Wei Zuo Mo didn't want to return home for now, in order to avoid trouble.

  "Who has come from Xuanmo Country this time?" Xing Wuyun asked immediately.

  "Xuanmo Emperor has arrived in person." Weizong Mo also felt curious, why would Xuanmo Emperor come in person?

  "What?" Xing Wuyun hastily swallowed the wine in his mouth and exclaimed in surprise.

  "Hmm, he came in person and is still in the palace." Wei Zimo nodded.

  "He came in person, it must be bad news." Xing Wuyun poured another cup of wine, "His appearance is more lethal than the emperor of Feng Guo, wherever he goes, there will definitely be corpses everywhere."

  "Hmm, many people have already died in the palace," Wei Zuo said slowly. "Among the twelve small countries, only Feng Ao Tian has not sent a gift for the future, and Le Qi Huang is already very unhappy. Moreover, Qiu Guo is fueling the fire on the side, and even sent the first beauty, that Xuan Mo Huang is also interested. Now, I'm afraid Feng Ao Tian is in danger."

  "What do you mean?" Xing Wuyun hastily put down his wine cup and looked at Wei Zimeng.

  "You understand, if so, Leiqi Guo should have supported Xiguo and sent troops to help Xiguo attack Fengguo. Then the mysterious Emperor Mo would be a master who loves to join in the fun. In this way, the two great powers will become the backing of Xiguo, how long can Fengguo hold on?" Wei Zimo said lightly, suddenly feeling that this was not something he should be concerned about, why was he thinking about it.

  Xing Wuyun listened quietly, and a hint of gloom flashed across his handsome face. "The Feng Nation and the Qi Nation will eventually go to war."

  However, Feng Guo has just gone through a great disaster and needs to rest and recover. If another war breaks out, adding Xuanmo and Yueqi's two major countries, do you think she has any chance of winning?" Wei Ziyu spoke again.

  Xing Wuyun fell silent. If it were so, she should have been prepared long ago. But now, there was no sign of her making any move. "A chance of winning? I'm afraid not even one in ten."

  Just then, a report was heard from outside the house, "Your Highness, something has happened in the palace."

  "What's wrong?" Wei Zuo asked in a light tone.

  "Princess Huayue is dead." The subordinate replied in a low voice.

  "How did he die?" Wei Ziyu's beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of gloom, extremely cold and stern.

  "When they were found, it was with a man from the Lianren Pavilion, the two of them entwined together, seemingly having overdosed on aphrodisiacs... and then... they died." The subordinate said tactfully.

  Xing Wuyun burst out laughing, "Haha, so you're looking for death."

  Wei Zong looked at him, "I heard that Princess Huayue is renowned for her gentle and virtuous nature, she wouldn't do something that would tarnish the imperial family's reputation. Even if she had the audacity to do such a thing, she wouldn't dare to do it in the palace, especially not when people from the palace discovered it. Now, with all the emperors and princes of various countries present, Qi Guo's face has been completely lost."

  "I knew she wouldn't be without a move, this can also be considered as a meeting gift for Le Qiguo." Xing Wuyun's peach blossom eyes flashed with a touch of splendor, and his smile deepened.

  Wei Zemu naturally also knew who was behind it. Besides her, who else could have done such a daring and presumptuous thing?

  "What a pity, the country is now losing both wife and soldiers." Xing Wuyun's laughter grew louder, "Not only did they lose face, but also let the new emperor wear a green hat, haha."

  Wei Zemu looked at him with such a joyful smile, "Hey, you're smiling too triumphantly, don't forget, Le Qihuang is your imperial brother."

  "What about the emperor's brother?" Xing Wuyun said with a hint of sarcasm, "I heard he fell in love at first sight with Princess Huayue, how is that going... Haha... it's really laughable."

  Wei Zuo Mo saw that he was laughing too wildly, and after thinking about it again, indeed so. Le Qiguo's new emperor ascended to the throne, and Qi Guo presented the most beautiful princess, originally thought to get Le Qiguo's help, but now it has become a shameful affair.

  Inside the imperial palace, Ye Qiguo was reclining on a soft couch with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth. He too knew that this matter of Princess Huayue was orchestrated by someone's hand. He stroked the warm jade in his hand and said, "Sir, you've done a great job."

  Xiang Han stood on one side and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, when will you return to the country?"

  "No rush, the good show has just begun." Ye Mei Xuan smiled slyly.

  In the imperial palace of Fengguo, Mu Hanjin woke up when the sky was already dark.

  He slowly got up and saw that the study was brightly lit, then he stepped down from the dragon bed and walked towards the study.

  Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and looked at Mu Han Jin, seemingly in a very good mood.

  "Your Majesty." Mu Hanjin said with a bow.

  Feng Ao Tian raised her hand and held his, sitting beside her, "Is your body feeling any better?"

  "It's much better." Mu Hanjin replied in a warm voice, "Your Majesty, is it something joyful?"

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian nodded and handed over the confidential letter in his hand.

  Mu Hanjin took it and looked at it, then smiled and said, "Now, the Qiguo is likely to become a joke throughout the world."

  "Hmph, dare to scheme against me? You'd better weigh your own abilities first." Feng Ao Tian let out a low laugh and then raised his eyes, looking at Lan Jun Shu across from him. "Let's go, it's time for dinner."

  "Yes." The three of them then left the study room.

  The cat has already set out the meal and is waiting for Feng Ao Tian. She raises her eyes, looking at him, "How's the matter in Yu Zhou?"

  "Master, when having a meal, don't mention these distracting things." Cat Gonggong hastily stepped forward, pulled Feng Ao Tian from Mu Hanjin's side to his own front, then pressed her down to sit, and said, "I'll take care of it, you can rest assured."

  Feng Ao Tian looked at his determined expression and knew that he had already made up his mind, so he didn't say anything more. He then poured soup for Mu Han Jin and Lan Xuan Shu, and turned to the cat butler, "You can sit down too, although you're just a weed, you can only sway in front of me."

  "Yes, Master." The tom cat hastily sat down beside Feng Ao Tian, staring at her.

  Feng Ao Tian poured him another bowl of soup and placed it in front of her, "Drink."

  "Master, drink this first." The cat butler presented a specially prepared medicinal soup for her.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the medicinal soup in the bowl, compared to what he had this morning, it was much lighter, "Is this an improved version?"

  "Hmm." The old cat nodded, "Master, rest assured, you will definitely succeed."

  Mu Han Yao also rushed to the capital, received a secret letter from Leng Qian Ye, and his eyes flashed with a hint of gloom. Ji Bai was actually dead? This... wasn't the spy at the border him? Thinking of this, he hastily wrote a secret letter and handed it over to Hei Ying.

  Yi Yang looked at Mu Han's distant expression and asked in a low voice, "Has something happened at the border?"

  "Ji Bai has been killed." Murong Han said, looking at Yi Yang from afar.

  "What?" Yi Yang was also startled, then silent, "Ah..."

  The two men didn't speak again and traveled through the night.

  After dinner, Master Cat ordered the servants to clean up. He looked at Feng Ao Tian and said, "Master, it's better for you to go out more often. Let me accompany you."

  Feng Ao Tian Che looked at him sideways and said, "I'll let those two accompany you then."

  "Master, isn't it good for me to accompany you?" The cat butler looked at her with a sorrowful face.

  "It's no good, Grandfather will have nightmares if he sees your face." Feng Ao Tian said.

  "The master, that slave went to wash right away." The cat said, and then turned around to leave.

  Feng Ao Tian's face sank as he continued, "Not allowed."

  "You won't even let me accompany you, so why shouldn't I go take a bath?" The cat butler pouted, still feeling wronged.

  Feng Ao Tian pushed the cat away, intentionally separating Mu Han Jin and Lan Xuan Shu, then said, "As soon as Master sees your face, he can't help but want to pounce over, so it's better this way."

  The old cat listened to Feng Ao Tian's words and immediately smiled with joy, twisted his waist and asked, "Is what the master said true?"

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian nodded heavily and then sighed, "What a pity, you're not a man."

  The majestic appearance of the cat suddenly fell, its slender eyes slightly turned, thinking in its heart, Master, you just wait and see, I will climb onto your bed sooner or later.

  Feng Ao Tian patted the shoulder of Cat Gong Gong, then turned around and left the Imperial Bedroom with Mu Han Jin and Lan Xuan Shu.

  Mu Hanjin looked at Feng Ao Tian, holding her hand tightly in his, reluctant to let go. Feng Ao Tian turned his gaze to him and asked, "Cold?"

  "Not cold." Mu Hanjin shook his head, "Your Majesty, have I let you down?"

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "Both sad and heartbroken."

  "It's my fault." Mu Hanjin said in a low voice.

  "Feng Ao Tian lowered his head and smiled, 'Thanks to you, I can feel this heartache.'"

  Mu Hanjin raised her eyes and gazed at her, with a faint smile on her face. "Your Majesty, I'm afraid my body won't last much longer."

  "Does your master know?" Feng Ao Tian thought, the spell should be lifted.

  "Hmm." Mu Hanjin nodded, "He can sense it, he made it with his own hands for his subordinate."

  Feng Ao Tian grasped his hand tightly, "Is there any solution?"

  "Master said there is no cure," Mu Hanjin said with a faint smile.

  "Grandfather doesn't believe there's a poison without an antidote." Feng Ao Tian looked at him, "There must be a way."

  Lan Yun stood on one side, listening to their conversation, but felt a lot of sadness.

  The next day, at the early morning court session, all the officials were thinking about tomorrow's imperial examination. Therefore, in the court, Feng Ao Tian also promulgated the latest criminal law and disaster relief matters.

  Feng Ao Tian returned to the Emperor's Chamber, where she received a secret letter from Leng Qian Ye. She opened it and saw the doubts annotated by Leng Qian Ye, then wrote her response and sent it back.

  Yue Qi Guo, due to the death of Hua Yue Gong Zhu, in just a few days, it became known to everyone, and Gui Guo became the laughing stock of the world. Emperor Yue Qi was furious and felt that this was a great humiliation, wanting to send troops to attack Gui Guo.

  Xuanmo Huang, however, was obstructing from the middle. He is now more interested in Feng Guo, so, between the lines, it means to help Zhi Guo with one arm, but this twist and turn is beyond Zhi Guo's expectation.

  It was also beyond Feng Ao Tian's expectations that Xuan Mo Huang Xuanyu really liked to stir up trouble and would drill into wherever it was lively.

  As a result, Yueqi felt that attacking was not worthwhile. In comparison, the military strength of Xuemo was also not to be underestimated. For thousands of years, the three countries had been at peace with each other. Although they all had ideas about swallowing each other up, there hadn't been anyone with such great ambition appearing among them. They were all following the rumors that had been circulating for several thousand years, waiting for the appearance of the Wind Clan. Unfortunately, they didn't know that the people of the Wind Clan had already found their true master, and they themselves were being kept in the dark.

  This matter was thus settled, and the Emperor of Qi left Leqin with a humiliated expression, while the emperors and princes of other nations also returned home.

  Xing Wuyun heard this result and burst out laughing. He thought of the pent-up anger in Le Qihuang's heart, which made him feel extremely pleased.

  Wei Zong saw his gloating expression and threw out a cold remark, "Any prey that Xuan Yuan has set his sights on has never been able to escape, he will not rest until he gets what he wants. It seems that Feng Guo is in danger this time."

  Xing Wuyun's laughter stopped abruptly, and he looked at him, "You were easy to provoke when you were Feng Ao Tian. People like you who are so arrogant have suffered greatly, and Xuan Yuan Yi won't get any benefits either."

  Wei Zong glared at Xing Wu Yun fiercely, still resentful about being toyed with by Feng Ao Tian. Now it was his turn to suffer, especially when he thought about being touched by Feng Ao Tian, making him feel uneasy all over.

  Feng Guo, Feng Ao Tian received the news and sneered, it's about time. However, regarding that Xuan Yuan Yu, she should be more on guard. Some people are not to be trifled with, if you trifle with them, you might not be able to shake them off for a lifetime. For example, that number one beauty in the world, the bloodthirsty and murderous Xuan Yuan Yu.

  On the second day, the imperial examination was held in the Golden Hall. Gu Ye Feng and Yi Mu were also standing outside the hall with other successful candidates, sitting upright.

  Under the scorching sun, everyone was calm and composed, without a hint of worry or concern.

  Feng Ao Tian sat in the Jinluan Hall, looking at the cat eunuch beside him. He was sizing up the scholars outside, evaluating each one in his mind, especially the ones he had seen on the day he returned to the palace, Yi Mu and Gu Ye Feng.

  "Your Majesty, please give us a topic." Lan Jing stepped forward and bowed his head.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the students outside and said, "Master Cat, give them the things."

  "Yes." The cat gentleman collected his thoughts and then ordered someone to place needles and threads in front of the twenty students outside the palace.

  "String these beads from large to small, from light to dark, and by the size of the bead hole, just give me a moment." said Cat Gonggong in a sharp voice.

  Everyone was stunned, then lowered their heads. From young to old, they only had paper and pen, who had ever done needlework? But now it's also something that can't be avoided, so everyone picked up the needles and threads, carefully passing them on.

  Feng Ao Tian carefully observed the reactions of the crowd, a stick of incense had already burned halfway, some students were already drenched in sweat, constantly wiping away their perspiration.

  Yi Mu is now, not yet worn, but will arrange all the beads one by one, then thread the needle and thread through the arranged bead holes, one by one.

  Gu Ye Feng used another method, on the one hand estimating the size, and on the other hand, dressing accordingly. If his eyesight and memory were extremely accurate, it would also be a feasible method.

  A stick of incense burned out, and Cat Master shouted in a shrill voice, "Time's up."

  He ordered someone to collect the pearls, and then Feng Ao Tian looked at the crowd in front of him and asked, "Tell me, how many pearls did you just string together? How many are large and small? How deep and shallow? According to the thickness of the pearl holes, how many?"

  As soon as this was said, all the students fell silent, and then they saw Yi Mu and Gu Ye Feng take a step forward together.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the two of them, then turned to look at others, and saw a man with a handsome appearance also standing up. Feng Ao Tian looked at the three of them, and said, "Write the answer on paper and present it to me."

  "Yes." The three men replied in unison and sat down, wrote it out, and presented it.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the answer above, a smile playing on his lips. "Hmm, Yi Mu guessed it right, Gu Ye Feng got 90% of it."

  She raised her eyes and looked at the clear and handsome man in front of her, "Wen Qing, guessed eight out of ten."

  The students were taken aback again, and then let out a sigh of relief, realizing that it wasn't necessary to get everything right.

  In this case, don't they all have a chance? Thinking about it, I obviously regret it.

  Feng Ao Tian continued to announce, "The new champion is Yi Mu, the second place is Gu Ye Feng, and the third place is Wen Qing."

  After the early morning, Yi Mu, Gu Ye Feng, and Wen Qing went to the Emperor's bedroom. Feng Ao Tian raised her eyes and looked at the three people in front of her. She naturally knew Yi Mu and Gu Ye Feng, but as for Wen Qing, she had only read his file, which was just an ordinary scholar who came from a distant and poor village, and now he stood out.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Wen Qing and said, "Is there something you want me to do?"

  Hearing the edict, he was taken aback at first, then hastily knelt down and thanked, "Your Majesty, I am just a humble scholar, now that I have achieved success in the three imperial examinations, it is already the greatest honor of my life, how dare I make any requests to Your Majesty."

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him, the reason why she set such a test question was to test their sensitivity and judgment. As expected, Wen Qing Deng Ran had his own unique abilities.

  "Yi Mu listens to the order!" Feng Ao Tian looked at Yi Mu and said in a deep voice.

  "Yes, Your Majesty!" Yi Mu hastily knelt down and said in a low voice.

  "Under the heavens, there has never been a precedent. Now, I will make an exception for you. I specially appoint you as the Right Chancellor, to assist me together with Lan Xuan. You will take office immediately and must not fail." Feng Ao Tian said in a deep voice.

  "Your Majesty's orders!" Yi Mu was taken aback once again, and a hint of astonishment flashed across his mind. Along with him, Mu Hanjin and Lan Xuan Shu in the Emperor's bedroom, as well as Gu Ye Feng and Qing, were all stunned.

  "Gu Ye Feng, listen to the order!" Feng Ao Tian looked at Gu Ye Feng and said in a low voice.

  "Your Majesty, before I hear your decree, don't you still owe me a request?" Gu Ye Feng's mind was preoccupied with that ancient book.

  Feng Ao Tian hooked his lips into a smile and then looked at him, "Come over."

  Gu Ye Feng looked at Feng Ao Tian and then pushed the wheelchair forward, approaching her under her indication. "Your Majesty, please speak."

  Feng Ao Tian whispered in his ear, "That ancient book is nothing but a tale of love between men and women, called 'Jin Ping Mei'."

  Gu Ye Feng was stunned, looking at Feng Ao Tian in disbelief. "How is this possible?" The ancient book he had finally found was actually... was actually...

  Feng Ao Tian raised his hand and stuffed the simplified character table into his bosom, "You take a look yourself, compared to those characters that have already been imprinted in your mind."

  Gu Ye Feng hastily opened it, looking at the words on it, and roughly went through the characters in his mind. Suddenly, his handsome face flashed a hint of red, and he hastily pushed the wheelchair back, "Your Majesty, since you already knew, why didn't you tell me earlier?"

  "Tell you earlier, can you still be here?" Feng Ao Tian raised an eyebrow and looked at him, "Not listening to orders yet?"

  "Yes." Gu Ye Feng sat in his wheelchair, bowing his head, "Your subject has received your decree!"

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him and said, "I specially appoint you as the Imperial Censor of the Ducha Yuan, starting from today, do not make any mistakes."

  Gu Ye Feng's body shook slightly as he looked at Feng Ao Tian, "Your Majesty, I am not capable of anything, how can I take on such a high position?"

  "How dare you? Are you afraid?" Feng Ao Tian said in a low voice, coldly staring at him.

  Gu Ye Feng raised his eyes and looked at Feng Ao Tian. A flash of anger flickered in his gaze, then he lowered his head and said, "Your subject obeys!"

  "Hear clearly and obey orders!" Feng Ao Tian said immediately afterwards.

  "Hear ye, imperial edict!" Qing replied in a low voice.

  "I hereby appoint you as the Minister of War, effective immediately. You must not fail." Feng Ao Tian looked at Wen Qing, now is the time to recruit talents and make fortune, she was about to use new people, and let them sit in the highest position, she wanted to see how long they could last.

  He heard it clearly, but he had thought that at most he would be appointed as a Shilang or a ninth-grade official. He did not expect to actually receive the third-grade position, which made him wonder if what he was hearing was real. Immediately, he raised his eyes and met Feng Tian's cold gaze, then hastily lowered his head and said, "Your subject obeys your orders!"

  On this day, the scholars of Sanjia were conferred the highest power, which was a precedent for directly jumping to the highest position since the founding of the country. The officials couldn't help but feel astonished, thinking that they had worked hard all their lives and were still stuck in place, while these scholars, who had only entered Sanjia, were now riding on their heads.

  Mo Han rushed to the capital, the sky was already dark, he did not rest much, but directly entered the palace to pay his respects.

  Feng Ao Tian heard that he was returning to the capital, so he hurriedly went to the palace gate to welcome him. When he saw his dusty and stern face, he took a step forward and smiled slightly, saying, "You must have had a hard journey."

  "Your Majesty, I have arrived!" Mu Han Yao looked at Feng Ao Tian again, and for some reason, his heart felt a little excited, and he quickly knelt down on one knee.

  Feng Ao Tian reached out to help him up, holding his hand and walking into the Emperor's bedroom. At the entrance of the grand hall, Mu Han Jin and Lan Yun Shu were already waiting for him.

  Yi Yang was also one of the people who went to settle down with Mu Han, and he had just learned that Yi Wu had been appointed as the Right Prime Minister, so he was naturally delighted.

  Yi Mu returned home tonight and saw her father who had just arrived back. She hastily went forward, knelt down on the ground and said, "Father."

  Yi Yang hastily helped Yi Mu up, looking at his still frail body. "I didn't expect that you would suddenly become the Grand Councilor, the burden on your shoulders is even heavier now, can your body handle it?"

  "The father was relieved, and now the child's body is gradually getting better." Yi Mu immediately sat down with Yi Yang, and the two of them also had a lot to say, drinking wine and chatting about family matters.

  Gu Ye Feng was not genuinely happy about his self-appointment, thinking back to the events of these past days, he finally understood that he had been played by the Emperor and utilized thoroughly.

  He lowered his head and looked at the ancient book in his hand, which he had treasured like a precious gem. Unexpectedly, it turned out to be such a disturbing book, and he suddenly threw it on the ground.

  Feng Ao Tian held Mu Han Yao's hand tightly, only to discover that his palm had a deep gash from the reins. She raised her eyes and looked at him, "Go in first and get cleaned up."

  Mo Han was taken aback, having just returned to the palace. It wasn't like being on the border, especially in front of Mo Han Jin and Lan Xuan Shu. She actually said such embarrassing things so bluntly. His face showed a hint of surprise, then he bowed respectfully, "Yes."

  "Master Cat, aren't you going to prepare the bath water?" Feng Ao Tian raised his eyes and said in a deep voice.

  Master Cat is now out of sorts, looking at Mu Han Yao in front of him, his figure is really straight and slender, just looking at it makes people's hearts move, and that aura, he is already annoyed by the two in front of him, and now another one pops up, who knows how many more there will be later. He touched his own heart, ah, his little heart.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at him without a reaction, took a step forward, stood in front of him, and then kicked him with one foot, "What's this expression again?"

  "A sorrowful expression." The cat's eyes were slanted, its face full of sorrow.

  "Feng Ao Tian waved his hand and said, 'Prepare a bath for me.'"

  Master Cat listened and immediately turned around, looking at Fourth Joy beside him, "Didn't you hear Master's order?"

  Upon seeing Mr. Si's expression, he hastily replied, "Yes." Then he went off to make preparations.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at Mu Han Jin and Lan Yun Shu, "Both of you go in."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin and Lan Xuan Shu responded in unison, following the figures of Feng Ao Tian and Mu Han Yao as they entered the bedroom.

  The old cat leaned against the side of the door, looking at the man beside Feng Ao Tian, his eyes flashing with a fierce glint, and he let out a cold snort. I've seen many people since I was young, so don't think you can take advantage of me easily.

  Mu Han's armor still had bloodstains on it, Feng Ao Tian looked at him and poured a cup of tea, handing it to him, "Thirsty?"

  "Thank you, Your Majesty." Mu Han was unfamiliar with the imperial palace, especially the emperor's bedroom, which always made him feel somewhat awkward.

  Feng Ao Tian didn't think so, pulled him down to sit, "This time you returned to the capital, the news must have been leaked, but who was it that leaked the information?"

  "My return to the capital, only four people knew about it at the border, besides me and Qian Ye, there were Ji Bo and Li Su. I wrote a letter to Qian Ye, telling him to pay attention to Ji Bo, but yesterday I received a letter from Qian Ye, saying that Ji Bo was killed." Mu Han said in a low voice.

  Feng Ao Tian listened, his eyes slightly dimmed, "Ji Bai is not a subtle actor."

  "Your Majesty, do you know who it is?" Mu Han Yao looked at Feng Ao Tian and asked.

  "Not yet found." Feng Ao Tian spread his hands out and then looked at Mu Han Jin, "Go get the Golden Wound Medicine."

  "Yes." Mu Hanjin responded in a warm voice, then got up and brought over some clear water, placing it to one side.

  Feng Ao Tian wet the cotton cloth, wiped off the stains on his hands, applied some golden wound medicine, bandaged it up, and looked at him, "You can rest here with me for today."

  "I'd better go to Second Brother's place." Mu Han was a bit unaccustomed.

  Feng Ao Tian's eyes were cold and stern, "I'll let you rest wherever I want, you'll rest wherever I want."

  "I obey your orders." Mu Han knew better than to argue with her and could only comply.

  Mu Hanjin looked at Feng Ao Tian and his brother's relationship, seemingly understanding something. A faint smile played on the corner of his mouth, and he had already let go.

  Si Xi has prepared the bath water and is standing outside the palace, saying, "Your Majesty, the bath water is ready."

  "Hmm." Feng Ao Tian looked at Mu Han Yao and said, "Go."

  "Yes." Murong Yan replied, and then followed Si Xi into the inner hall.

  Feng Ao Tian looked at the cat gentleman leaning against the gate of the main hall, his sorrowful eyes never leaving her. She suddenly felt a headache and asked, "What's wrong with you again?"

  The old cat twisted its body and still leaned against it, "What can you do with a slave like me?"

  Feng Ao Tian knew he was being playful, and had long been used to it. He let out a helpless sigh, "Is the old man's medicine ready?"

  "Hmm." The tom cat nodded, staring at her with a look of being abandoned.

  "Did Grandfather just kick you?" Feng Ao Tian asked immediately.

  "Mm." The old cat nodded, nodding pitifully.

  "Come here, let me take a look." Feng Ao Tian rubbed his temples in exasperation. She really owed him one, how did she end up with such a pesky little demon by her side? Fortunately, it was just a eunuch, otherwise, it would have been enough to drive her crazy.