Why am I, a cook, always involved in cases?

He slowly raised his hand, and his fingertips lightly touched the golden hairpin decorated with dragon patterns. It was a symbol of royal majesty, reminding him of his identity at all times.

After being a eunuch for many years, he sometimes forgets his position.

But at this moment, Quan Wushuang is no longer the unknown eunuch, but a commander who needs to demonstrate the majesty of the royal family and act in an upright manner in order to quell the rebellion.

Although he understood this in his heart, his words were somewhat subtle:

"I will follow the commander's advice."

"...I obey your command."

Gao Zhongcheng retreated respectfully, his eyes like knives, like sharp blades stabbing at the back of Quan Wushuang's neck.

"That's fine. I'm not interested in using a skull as a drinking vessel."

General Zhimou snorted lightly, walked out of the tent calmly, and jumped lightly into the moving carriage.

When he landed, his body seemed to make a slight sound, but it was not known whether he was really injured.

Lin Xing was calculating the accounts on the side, carefully checking every expense to ensure that there was no mistake.

“…Your Highness.”

Gao Zhongcheng called Quan Wushuang by her real name, his brow furrowed. "From now on, Your Highness, I'm afraid you'll need to change the way you interact with that girl."

There was a hint of concern from an elder in his words.

"I see."

Quan Wushuang sighed deeply, and the cold air condensed into white mist between his breaths.

His body shivered slightly as he put on a white fur coat that covered his head.

○●○In the middle of the night, a sudden explosion broke the silence of the night.

Xiao Liang suddenly woke up, his sword tightly grasped in his hand.

Although lying in bed, he found it difficult to fall asleep.

People called him the old raccoon demon, who was thoughtful and deep-minded, but even he found it difficult to get through this long night.

He had never truly slept in the past ten years.

Perhaps he was afraid of the sudden explosion, or perhaps it was the laughter and panting coming from the next room that made him upset.

His wife had been addicted to alcohol and sex since the birth of Concubine Shuwan, and even indulged herself in front of him.

At first, the women in the family were frightened, but now they are enjoying it.

His wife was not originally such a person.

Xiao Liang walked to the terrace and looked out, wondering if the enemy was attacking.

But the enemy torches in the distance only flickered in the sky, and this was a highland fortress where one could see for miles.

He should have taken a short rest to recharge his batteries.

"what?"

Xiao Liang suddenly smelled a strange smell in the wind, which seemed to be the smell of sulfur.

He was shocked. Could it be that the enemy was making gunpowder underground, causing the explosion?

Sure enough, his guess was confirmed.

He clutched his clothes tightly, knowing that he should take action, but his body felt like it was nailed to the spot, unable to move.

He felt extremely weak and powerless.

People called him the Queen's favorite, and even the Emperor had to avoid him, but at this moment, he was completely different from the old raccoon monster in the palace.

He even felt strange and helpless to himself.

He held his slightly bulging belly and staggered forward. He wanted to go out to check, but he had to pass through his wife's room.

This made him miserable.

His wife was given to him by the late emperor... No, to be more precise, it was his fiancée who returned to him after twenty years.

However, when she returned from the harem, her temperament changed drastically.

When she returned, Xiao Liang already had a wife and a child named Hu Lan'er.

Xiao Liang had no intention of getting married, and she probably felt the same way.

She was a woman in the harem and was expelled from the palace as an illegitimate daughter, but her father was actually the late emperor.

This was the entrustment given to him by the late emperor.

Twenty years ago, the late emperor suddenly became depressed and entrusted his daughter to Xiao Liang, asking him to take care of her.

But now, his wife is not only mean, but also as vicious as a snake.

He must find a solution as soon as possible.

Xiao Liang comforted himself and finally mustered up the courage to open the door.

The male favorites looked at him in astonishment, while the female relatives hurriedly put on their clothes.

Only his wife was lying on the Arhat bed, smoking and looking at him with contempt in her eyes.

“What was that sound just now?”

she asked lazily.

Xiao Liang was about to say "I'll go take a look" when he suddenly heard a loud bang and the door to the corridor was pushed open.

Concubine Shuwan stood at the door, covered in dust.

"How did you get into such a mess?"

Xiao Liang's wife asked.

"What qualifications do you have to say that to me?"

Concubine Shuwan refuted firmly, scolding the women who had snatched the coat, "You have neglected your children and indulged in debauchery. What qualifications do you have to criticize me?"

Hearing this, a female member of the family finally remembered her child and wanted to rush out the door, but was knocked down by Concubine Shuwan with a palm.

When the male favorites saw this, they realized the seriousness of the situation and ran away in fear.

Is this my daughter?

Xiao Liang was confused.

He always thought that Concubine Shuwan was gentle and well-behaved, and obeyed her mother's orders like a doll.

However, at this moment, Concubine Shuwan strode into the room and opened the cabinet doors side by side.

When she opened the largest door, Xiao Liang saw a woman imprisoned in the small space, her hands and feet tied, and being punished.

This woman looked very similar to Concubine Shuwan, and it turned out to be her sister Hu Lan'er.

Concubine Shuwan skillfully untied her and stroked her back.

Seeing this scene, Xiao Liang realized that this had happened more than once or twice, and he couldn't help but feel extremely disappointed in himself.

Then, Concubine Shuwan looked at her father Xiao Liang.

"Father."

Imperial Concubine Shuwan smiled sweetly, "Father, please at least take responsibility in the end."

Before Xiao Liang could ask "what responsibility", he heard his daughter continue:

"Father is an old fox demon from the Fox Country. He will continue to tease mortals until the end."

There was another loud noise, and the city shook slightly.

Xiao Liang leaned against the wall to steady himself and walked onto the terrace again to watch.

There was only light snow falling, and the east side of the fortress was covered with white snow, so nothing could be seen.

At first he didn't understand what was happening, until the snow stopped a little and he saw that the house that was supposed to be there was buried in snow.

The armory was originally located here, but now it is half destroyed by an avalanche.

Concubine Shuwan looked at the silent Xiao Liang and said, "You already knew you couldn't defeat them. Please take responsibility."

"Mother will send me away."

She said.

The daughter's hair was slightly burnt yellow, but she stood firmly in front of her mother.

“Take responsibility.”