Mother, I have returned to the throne.

“Dong Dong…”

Late at night, there was a sudden knock on the door.

Song Yuan, who was sitting at the desk with a frown in thought, raised his head when he heard the noise and said softly with some doubt.

"Come in, who is it?"

As he spoke, Song Yuan had already put down the feather pen in his hand. As the door opened slightly, a dark shadow walked into the room, and Song Yuan's eyes suddenly lit up!

"How did you come?"

In front of the door, Ye Xuan slowly stepped over the threshold with a strange look on her face.

When Song Yuan asked this, she lowered her head and the blush on her face became even more intense.

At this moment, it had not been long since the two of them parted with Madam Situ, and Ye Xuan originally did not want to be so shameless as to look for Song Yuan at this juncture.

But he really couldn't stand Situ Jing's nagging!

This girl is really too embarrassed to admit her shame and insists on letting Ye Xuan take the lead!

Ye Xuan was a little worried about Song Yuan's health. After hesitating for a long time, she finally nodded and agreed to it!

"Only you?"

After hesitating for a moment, Ye Xuan finally mustered up the courage, stuck her head out and spoke while looking around.

Seeing that the golden lotus did not appear, his expression was slightly stunned, and several chains popped up in his mind.

Jinlian, this little slut, finally reunited with Song Yuan these two days, but she kept a close eye on him!

The two of them were inseparable and didn't give Ye Xuan and Situ Jing any chance at all.

But why is he nowhere to be seen today?

"Ah, isn't it the same thing we talked about at the dinner table? He said that now that I'm not rebelling anymore, he's going to punish me for a while!"

"You two won't have any more quarrels because of this matter, right?" Ye Xuan asked with some concern.

Song Yuan shook his head calmly: "It's not as serious as you think. Jinlian said that he needs some time to calm down, so for the next month... I will be alone every night!"

When Ye Xuan heard this, she glared at Song Yuan unhappily!

You pervert, I thought something was wrong.

After all this fuss, this is how you’re punished?

"But I do think...if I were you, I might thank Jinlian!"

Noticing Ye Xuan's gaze, Song Yuan suddenly showed a sly smile on his face.

"If he leaves like this, won't that mean you and Jing'er have wasted their chances? Otherwise, why would you be here now?"

At the end of his words, Song Yuan took a step forward and came directly to Ye Xuan's side.

Noticing Song Yuan's dirty hands, Ye Xuan was annoyed and slapped them lightly, and couldn't help but spit at him.

"Bah, why are you talking nonsense when you haven't drunk any alcohol?"

"I just thought Duke Wei was drunk, and it looks like you're drunk too!"

"I'm not talking nonsense. I'm very sober now!"

Song Yuan shook his head, his expression extremely serious: "And these words, I didn't say them, it was clearly Jinlian who said them before!"

"She even advised me not to always be around him. She said we're sisters and she didn't want you two to dislike her!"

"You also told me to treat you two equally, and give you some nourishment..."

"You are really a dog that can't spit out ivory!" Ye Xuan couldn't hold it in any longer after hearing the last sentence, and rolled her eyes at Song Yuan in annoyance.

"It's only been a few days since I've had some free time, and you've already fallen into your old habits. If I were you, I should find you something to do when you're free! Otherwise, you become frivolous whenever you have a little free time!"

Faced with such comments, Song Yuan couldn't help but smile and shook his head.

What he just said was not something he made up. Jinlian had indeed said that!

However, Song Yuan had not yet received food and grass support from the court at that time, and his heart was full of depression. How could he have the mood to care about matters between men and women?

Now that he finally had some free time, Song Yuan looked straight at Ye Xuan with a fiery look in his eyes!

Being stared at by such a pair of eyes, Ye Xuan felt as if her bones were about to melt. She quickly changed the subject and fixed her gaze on Song Yuan's desk.

"When I came in just now, I saw you writing something. What's this?"

Looking at the paper Song Yuan unfolded, Ye Xuan came forward with a look of curiosity.

Song Yuan smiled, walked to the desk and waved at the other person.

Only after Ye Xuan came closer did he spread out the paper and show it to her.

"Is this... a plan to streamline the Zhenbei Army?"

When Ye Xuan saw the title written by Song Yuan, her eyes suddenly lit up and her mouth opened slightly.

Song Yuan just mentioned the streamlining plan two days ago. Could it be that he is going to start it so soon?

Thinking of the possible consequences of doing so, Ye Xuan couldn't help but reveal a hint of worry in her eyes.

However, in Song Yuan's eyes, this was a great opportunity for him!

Without saying a word, he quickly reached out and hooked Ye Xuan's waist, then exerted a little force and pulled her along.

Ye Xuan's whole body was as soft as boneless, and she fell into Song Yuan's arms under his strength!

Song Yuan's sudden action completely scared Ye Xuan.

She was like a frightened bird, struggling subconsciously!

Fortunately, Song Yuan had anticipated this and held him tightly with both hands, refusing to let go no matter what!

Faced with Song Yuan's domineering attitude, Ye Xuan couldn't help but reveal a sad and angry expression on her face. She stretched out her hand and twisted Song Yuan's waist hard.

"Let me go! My door isn't closed tight yet! If you dare to mess around, I'll yell at you."

Although their relationship is now basically public, Ye Xuan is still thin-skinned before the paper is broken.

In her opinion, the door was not closed tightly yet. If someone suddenly broke into the room at this critical moment, would she be able to face people?

Are you hinting at me by saying this?

Hearing this, Song Yuan raised the corner of his mouth and immediately realized what Ye Xuan was focusing on.

He hurried to the door, closed it tightly, and didn't forget to bolt it!

When Song Yuan turned around, there was a strange look in his eyes, and Ye Xuan's heart suddenly tightened.

I'm afraid I'm like a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth this time!

Just when Ye Xuan was stunned, she saw Song Yuan had returned to the desk. This time, he directly held Ye Xuan in his arms!

Fortunately, Ye Xuan seemed to have accepted this outcome. She did not struggle, but just leaned forward and glared at Song Yuan!

"Don't move, let me see what you wrote on it first!"

As she spoke, Ye Xuan had already focused most of her attention on the plan written by Song Yuan.

Just one glance and I felt a little surprised!

"Are you planning to reduce the Zhenbei Army's standing troops to 100,000? Don't you think this number is a bit too small?"

Seeing the specific numbers written by Song Yuan, Ye Xuan suddenly felt a little worried.

"I think this matter shouldn't be confirmed for now. Why don't you ask Duke Wei about it later? He's an experienced general and should be able to give you some advice on this matter!"