After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

"This is?"

Liu Longyue's eyes lit up as she gazed at the snow-white warhorses strolling leisurely in the courtyard.

She loves fine horses. When Chen Futu's Longlin appeared last time, she really wanted it. In fact, recently, when Chen Futu was away, she secretly approached Longlin. That horse was very intelligent, and its hollow coat made her love it.

Although the Flying Snow Warhorse before them was not as majestic and imposing as the Dragonscale Warhorse, it was still one of the top warhorses in the world.

"Do you like it? This is a war mount on par with An Jingsi's Red Hunt."

"Is it really for me?"

After the initial excitement, Liu Longyue became puzzled again. Had the king taken the wrong medicine? Why would he suddenly send such a precious treasure?

"Hehe, look at what you're saying. You are my beloved concubine. If I don't give you to me, who else can I give you to?"

Chen Futu, having just prepared for the battle, chose to say things that sounded good; whether she believed him or not was up to her.

Chen Futu personally took Feixue's reins and handed them to Liu Longyue. She excitedly stroked Feixue's fur, a smile involuntarily spreading across her face. "Good horse, good horse..."

Ding!

[Liu Longyue's favorability increased by 10 points]

"Only 55? That's too little, not enough!"

Chen Futu gritted his teeth, personally helped Liu Longyue onto the horse, and then sat down himself. He wrapped his arms around Liu Longyue's slender waist from behind, and she suddenly stiffened, muttering with some resistance, "Your Majesty, what's wrong with you?"

"I'll take you to try out the horse. If you don't like it, we'll change to another one."

Chen Futu said with great pride.

Liu Longyue didn't say anything more after hearing this, and was carried by Chen Futu as they rode Feixue around the huge royal court.

The servants in the mansion pointed and whispered when they saw it.

"what's the situation?"

"I don't know. Doesn't the king dislike her? Why would he take her riding a horse?"

The whispers of the servants reached Liu Longyue's ears. She felt uneasy and wanted to dismount, but Chen Futu held her waist even tighter. Helpless, she could only continue to accompany him.

About an incense stick's time later, Qin Liangyu suddenly arrived at the royal court.

Liu Longyue was startled when she saw her and instinctively struggled to jump off the horse.

Despite her sharp tongue, Liu Longyue was actually somewhat wary of Qin Liangyu.

"Your Majesty is in high spirits." Qin Liangyu approached the two, giving Liu Longyue, who had her head bowed, a half-smile. Then she circled the Flying Snow Warhorse. "This horse is fine. I like it. Your Majesty, is this a gift for me?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Longyue immediately became anxious, but she couldn't utter a rebuttal and could only stare longingly at Chen Futu.

Chen Futu feigned reluctance and said to Qin Liangyu, "Why are you here? Weren't you supposed to be with the old lady?"

“I heard from the servants that Your Majesty has acquired another fine steed. I happen to be away on campaign and have no suitable mount. Why not give this horse to me?”

Qin Liangyu stepped forward and pulled on the reins, and Liu Longyue couldn't help but speak up: "Your Highness, this was bestowed upon me by the King..."

"you?"

Qin Liangyu raised her striking eyebrows, her gaze conveying an air of supreme authority, as if looking down upon someone.

"My sister doesn't go to the battlefield; wouldn't it be a waste to have such a fine steed?"

"I……"

Liu Longyue was speechless.

Seeing that Chen Futu remained silent, she finally sighed softly and murmured, "Since the princess likes it, then take it away."

"Alright, then I'll accept your kindness, sister."

Qin Liangyu mounted her horse, rode away on her flying snow, leaving Liu Longyue standing alone, her small, snow-white hands clenched tightly, her whole demeanor becoming increasingly gloomy.

Ding!

[Liu Longyue's favorability has decreased to 0]

The system prompt appeared again.

Chen Futu was not surprised at all; today's main focus was on contrast.

Thinking of this, Chen Futu came to Liu Longyue's side, smiled and patted her head, and said softly, "Are you angry?"

"I am not feeling well, so I will go back to rest now. Your Majesty, please make yourself at home."

Liu Longyue lowered her head and was about to leave when Chen Futu forcefully grabbed her small hand and shouted, "Consort Ge, bring my dragon scale over here."

Ge Fei, who was in the distance, immediately responded and then, to Liu Longyue's astonishment, led over the peerless divine steed.

Long Lin walked in the sunlight, head held high, his hollow fur radiating a hazy, precious light.

Liu Longyue only glanced at it once, but her eyes were glued to it.

Once the horse was in front of him, Chen Futu solemnly handed her the gilded reins. "My beloved consort, I have always valued fairness in my actions. From now on, this dragon scale is yours."

"A dragon scale given to me?"

Liu Longyue felt like she was dreaming until Long Lin leaned over and touched her face, and she realized it was real.

Chen Futu lifted her onto the horse, but this time he didn't follow her; instead, he let her try riding it on her own.

The dragon-scaled horse was intelligent and very docile. It carried her around the royal court at a trot. The gloom on Liu Longyue's face gradually disappeared, replaced by an undisguised excitement. This horse was the emperor's mount, and she could feel the domineering majesty of the emperor. Her desire for the supreme power of the Northern Martial Kingdom grew stronger.

Chen Futu saw this and a smile appeared on his lips.

Ding!

Liu Longyue's favorability has reached 70 points.

The system's prompt was as expected, highlighting the contrast.

Next, Chen Futu went to the room and took out the Longquan Sword, a flawless gem that was completely transparent, with a sharp blade that was terrifying.

It differs from the historical standard, but just hearing the name Longquan tells you that it is a divine weapon.

"My beloved concubine, you are going back to Beiwu. How can you go without a good weapon? This is the Longquan Sword. From now on, it will be your sword."

Chen Futu handed over the sword.

Liu Longyue happily grabbed the sword and played with it, "It is indeed a divine weapon, the craftsmanship is in no way inferior to that of the master forger."

"As long as you like it."

Chen Futu appeared gentle, but his heart was bleeding.

Whether it's Dragon Scale or Dragon Spring, they are priceless treasures that money can't buy. However, the current major strategy of the Northern Frontier is to recuperate and rebuild, and there's no need to go to the battlefield. So it's fine to give her Dragon Scale for now. We can find an excuse to take it back after we take over Beiwu.

Soon, the system notified that Liu Longyue's favorability had increased to 75.

We've already improved enough today, so giving more gifts to boost it further is probably unlikely. We'll have to think of something else in the next few days.

Chen Futu instructed Consort Ge to take good care of Liu Longyue, and then left the royal court alone.

Back in the garden near Pingkangfang, they saw Qin Liangyu sitting on the steps basking in the sun, while Feixue was tied to a nearby tree.

Chen Futu stepped forward awkwardly, "Sister, it would be really difficult without your cooperation."

Qin Liangyu smiled gently, "It's alright, Your Majesty, I will cooperate with whatever you wish to do, but that dragon scale..."

Actually, what we just saw was a performance. Chen Futu figured he wouldn't need the dragon scale for the time being, so he decided to give it to Liu Longyue to maximize her favor. Therefore, he had his shadow guards inform Qin Liangyu to put on this performance.