The ninth son of the emperor was demoted at the beginning. I have a famous Chinese general.

"Your Highness, this is for you."

After getting dressed, Aruna took something out of the desk and handed it to Ning Quan.

Ning Quan picked it up in confusion and found that it was actually a map.

"This is a map of the countries in the Western Regions."

Aruna said with a smile.

"A map of the Western Regions?"

Ning Quan said in surprise.

"Well, this is Aruna's gift to Your Highness."

"Aruna knows that Your Highness has lofty ideals. I believe this map will be of assistance to Your Highness."

"This map was hard-earned. My mother spent a huge amount of money to buy it in her early years, and there is only one copy."

Aruna said softly.

Hearing this, Ning Quan was moved.

He never expected that Aruna would give him such a precious map.

The importance of maps in ancient times is unquestionable and they are priceless.

"Aruna, thank you!"

Ning Quan took a deep breath and spoke to Aruna seriously.

"You're welcome. Aruna is your woman."

Aruna smiled sweetly and snuggled into Ning Quan's arms.

"Well, you are my woman!"

Ning Quan put his arms around Aruna's slender waist and said solemnly.

"Uh-huh."

Aruna replied shyly.

"Your Highness, don't forget Aruna on your return journey."

"Aruna wants to see you again and receive your love."

"Aruna wants to give birth to a child for you, so that Aruna will not be lonely in the future!"

Aruna raised her head, stared into Ning Quan's eyes, and said seriously.

"Having a baby?"

These words were like a bomb, exploding in Ning Quan's ears.

He stared at Aruna blankly, speechless for a long time.

"Your Highness, wouldn't you like Aruna to give you a child?"

Aruna blinked her beautiful watery eyes and asked aggrievedly.

"No! Of course not!"

"But if you have a child, aren't you afraid of what others will say?"

Ning Quan hurriedly explained.

"Of course I'm not afraid. Aruna has the final say on her own affairs."

Aruna said with a firm look on her face.

"Okay! I promise you!"

"But, whether or not I can get pregnant is hard to say."

Ning Quan touched his nose and said embarrassedly.

Aruna is so affectionate that even if Ning Quan has a heart of stone, it would be difficult to refuse.

What's more, he now has a crush on Aruna.

But it might be difficult to conceive a child.

After all, even if he returned, Ning Quan couldn't stay for a few more days.

Time is limited and the number of times is limited.

In this situation, how could we hit the target with one shot?

"Whee!"

"As long as Your Highness works hard, Aruna will definitely get pregnant."

"Maybe Aruna was already pregnant just now, hehehe!"

Aruna stuck out her tongue playfully, her smile blooming.

"Uh, okay."

Ning Quan scratched his head and said.

The two chatted for a while and Ning Quan was about to leave.

After staying in the palace for a whole morning, if I don’t go back quickly, it will definitely arouse Wanyue’s suspicion.

Aruna sent Ning Quan to the door, and the two said goodbye reluctantly.

As she looked at the figure walking away, her eyes gradually turned red.

"Your Highness... Aruna will definitely give birth to our child!"

........

After leaving the palace, Ning Quan returned directly by carriage.

"Don't say anything when you get back."

In the carriage, Ning Quan did not forget to give instructions to Zhang Fei and others.

"Hehe, no, Your Highness, don't worry."

Zhang Fei smiled innocently and made promises.

His Highness and the Queen stayed in the bedroom for the whole morning. Any fool could guess what happened.

The other personal guards also had ambiguous expressions on their faces, and they all assured Ning Quan that they would not gossip about him.

"Ah That's good!"

Ning Quan was relieved.

Soon, Ning Quan returned to the inn.

"My husband is back. What gift did the Queen give him?"

As soon as Ning Quan entered the room, Wanyue came over and asked with a smile.

"Well, he gave me a map of the Western Regions."

Ning Quan pretended to be calm and took out the map.

I was also feeling lucky that I had this map, otherwise I would have been exposed.

"A map of the Western Regions?"

"This is a valuable item. It seems the Queen has given us a truly great gift."

Li Wanyue glanced at Ning Quan with her pretty eyes and said.

"Well, the map of the Western Region is indeed rare."

Ning Quan nodded.

"Since it is so precious, my husband must keep it carefully and don't lose it."

Li Wanyue smiled sweetly and said meaningfully.

Women's sixth sense has always been very accurate, and Li Wanyue is no exception.

She had felt something was wrong when the queen invited Ning Quan to the palace alone.

From Ning Quan's expression after he came back and the faint fragrance coming from him, Li Wanyue immediately realized something.

But she didn't intend to expose it.

Ning Quan is a prince and a king, and there are some things he will have to face sooner or later.

Rather than exposing it proactively, it is better to pretend to be ignorant.

She has been with Ning Quan for quite some time and has gradually come to understand his temperament.

She could fully feel Ning Quan's love for her.

Besides, she is the princess, Ning Quan's legally married wife, so there is nothing to worry about.

“Ahem, it’s natural.”

Ning Quan coughed a few times and said awkwardly.

Li Wanyue covered her mouth and laughed, then changed the subject.

She also didn't want to continue dwelling on this topic for too long, so as not to embarrass Ning Quan.

"Well, let's go."

Ning Quan breathed a sigh of relief.

After Li Wanyue left, Ning Quan put away the map of the Western Regions and sat down on the chair.

"Your Highness, the Beiting soldiers and Qiyad's family have been handed over to Loulan."

"Your Highness, when do we set off?"

Not long after, Li Cunxiao walked in and asked.

"Tomorrow morning, we'll set off tomorrow morning!"

Ning Quan said immediately.

"Yes!"

Li Cunxiao accepted the order and withdrew.

........

The next morning, the sky was hazy.

Ning Quan led the team to continue their journey to the Yan State.

Aruna did not come to see him off, but just stood on the hill behind the palace and saw him off from afar.

"Your Highness, Aruna awaits your return."

Looking at Ning Quan's team walking farther and farther away, Aruna gently touched her lower abdomen and muttered to herself.

"drive……"

"Da da da……"

The horses neighed, dust flew, and the team headed towards the Kingdom of Yanqi.

"Your Highness, I believe that our methods should be even more ruthless. All Beiting troops stationed in various countries along the way should be eliminated."

"This will not only expand our influence, but also deter the nations in the Western Regions."

During the journey, Jia Xu suddenly spoke.

"Well, you have a point."

"Beiting is currently struggling to take care of itself and is no longer a threat. It is time to eliminate its influence in the Western Regions in one fell swoop."

Upon hearing Jia Xu's proposal, Ning Quan immediately nodded.

"Wenhe, I intend to establish an intelligence network. Are you willing to take on this important task?"

After thinking for a moment, Ning Quan suddenly looked at Jia Xu and asked seriously.

Ning Quan had long wanted to establish an intelligence network across the country, but he had trouble finding suitable candidates.

The appearance of Jia Xu helped him find the best candidate.