After swallowing my anger and taking the blame, I became the lucky little queen

Although they all lowered their heads, Nian Susu felt as if there were seventy-two pairs of eyes staring at him, making him feel uncomfortable and subconsciously want to escape.

Qin Junyu noticed that her hand was quietly pulling away, so he grabbed her wrist tightly and walked up the stairs resolutely.

"What are you doing?" she asked in a low voice.

Qin Junyu laughed softly, "Of course we should make our relationship public."

Nian Susu looked reluctant and wanted to escape even more.

When she came, she didn't say that she would show up in front of everyone, especially in front of the ministers of the 72 departments. She was not prepared at all. What if these people didn't recognize her as the wife of the owner of the manor and wanted to test her? Whether it was a literary or martial arts competition, she had no confidence, and both of them would be embarrassed.

The scene was just like attending a court session. When Nian Susu stood on the high platform, he suddenly felt like he was wearing a dragon robe, looking down on the world.

Qin Junyu held Nian Susu's hand, and the seventy-two people below stood up straight, looking at Nian Susu with puzzled and curious eyes. They even used the same masks, so their relationship must be unusual, but they never knew that there was a woman around their master.

"I called you here today to tell you one thing." Qin Junyu's voice switched to a mysterious form, which was clearer and gentler than his original voice.

Nian Susu was the one who got the job just because their voices were different, and he never doubted Xuan Ji's identity.

The ministers remained silent, awaiting instructions.

Nian Susu looked at him anxiously.

Qin Junyu lowered his eyes, his gaze was as gentle as water, "From today on, she is your mistress. You must respect her as you respect me. Her orders are my orders. Anyone who dares to defame or insult her is my enemy."

In front of everyone, he took out a token, showed it around, and then put it in Nian Susu's hand, "Take this token as a witness. Seeing this token is like seeing the owner of the manor. No one in Tianxuan Mountain Manor shall disobey my orders."

Nian Susu glanced down nervously, expecting someone to object or question her, but unexpectedly they all answered in unison: "Yes!"

On the back of the token were the words "Tianxuan Villa", and the front was decorated with golden butterflies, dragon patterns, leopard prints, and auspicious clouds. There was also a word "姎" engraved on it, and she loved it very much.

Qin Junyu put his arms around her waist, pulled her towards him, and gave her a light kiss.

Nian Susu's face turned red instantly.

"Greetings, Madam!" Seventy-two people knelt on one knee in unison and saluted with their fists clasped.

Nian Susu rolled his throat and whispered softly, "Get up."

After they stood up, they didn't dare to look up again.

Qin Junyu was satisfied and waved his hand to let them leave.

Only Qin Junyu and Nian Susu were left in the Qingxuan Hall.

Nian Susu finally felt relieved and sighed heavily, "I was so scared. Why didn't you tell me earlier so that I could prepare in advance and at least give a few words of thanks for the acceptance speech." She turned the tassel of the token around, and the love in her eyes almost overflowed.

"If you say no in advance, there will be no surprise." Qin Junyu retorted with a smile, "I should have brought you here yesterday, but..."

But he slept until today and just missed her birthday.

Nian Susu raised her chin proudly, "I'll reluctantly forgive you."

Considering that he gave him his last trump card, Nian Susu didn't bother with him.

Only half a month after getting married, she got the key to the warehouse. The entire Tianxuan Villa had to obey her orders. It could be said that Qin Junyu gave her everything he had without reservation.

The two of them went down the mountain together and rushed back to the East Palace before dark.

-

Prince Ren's Palace.

Qin Zehai met with a mysterious man dressed in black and wearing a veil in the study.

"Major General, have a cup of tea and we'll talk slowly." Qin Zehai put on a flattering smile, poured two cups of tea, and pushed one in front of the man in black.

The man in black picked up the teacup, took a sip, smacked his lips in disgust, and spat in his half-fluent Central Plains dialect: "It's too bitter, not tasty."

Qin Zehai smiled awkwardly and took a sip of tea to ease the embarrassment. "This is how we, the people of the Central Plains, treat our guests. There is no tea in your hometown, so it's normal that you are not used to it."

The man in black threw the teacup out without mercy, and the jade-green and white porcelain cup broke into several pieces.

Qin Zehai's expression changed instantly, but he only showed displeasure for a second, and then he put on a fake smile again.

The man in black: "What about hospitality? Don't say useless things. Today we want to discuss cooperation, so just speak frankly."

Qin Zehai nodded, "Yes, I like to get straight to the point."

"What sect, what mountain?" The man in black disdained these flowery words, "I only have one request, that you do not hand over the military power back to the dog emperor."

"At most... I can hold on for another half a month, and I will definitely take over Yanmen Pass."

Yanmen Pass is a checkpoint on the border between Northern Wei and Liuli. Xiao Jianting's troops fought with the Northern Wei army at Yanmen Pass for eight or nine days. Xiao Jianting suffered heavy losses and many soldiers were killed and wounded. The morale of the Northern Wei was greatly boosted and they were ready to launch a new round of general offensive at any time.

If there is no reinforcement, Xiao Jianting will not be able to hold out for a few days and Yanmen Pass will be breached.

Once Yanmen Pass was taken, the Northern Wei army would have no opponents, and it would only be a matter of time before they occupied the entire Liuli.

Qin Zehai was in a dilemma. "Major General, it's not that I don't want to help you, but... you also know that as a subject, I have to obey the king's orders. I held the tiger talisman tightly in my hand under great pressure. You... let me delay for another half a month, which is not easy."

He signaled the man in black with his eyes to raise the stakes.

The man in black was furious. "We can win even without you. I'm giving you a chance."

Qin Zehai was confident and said, "You have the advantage in numbers, but don't forget that Xiao Jianting is an expert at defeating the enemy with fewer troops. The battles he fought with Nan Chu, Major General, should have heard about them, right?"

Xiao Jianting's fame at a young age was not only due to his father's honor, but also because of his medals won in battles.

The man in black fell into deep thought.

Xiao Jianting is indeed a thorn in the side of their commander. Not only the commander, but their soldiers are also terrified when they hear this name.

Without reinforcements, Xiao Jianting will definitely lose. If there is support, it is hard to say who will win or lose.

Seeing him hesitate, Qin Zehai continued to exaggerate, "You only have one chance. If you can't take down Yanmen Pass this time, you will never have the chance to step into Liuli Country as long as Xiao Jianting lives."

The man in black was convinced by him and agreed to raise the stakes. "We can give you the land south of Pingling River. In your Central Plains terms, it's... to establish your own faction? To occupy the mountain and become the king?"

Qin Zehai smiled, a very satisfied smile, this was exactly what he wanted.

"Then it's a deal."

"It's a word."

The cooperation between the two was happily reached.

-

From the time Qin Junyu broke his leg until today, he has not attended court for twenty days. The emperor gave him a month to recuperate. He was not supposed to attend court today, but he came anyway.