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

Yin Jian brought Qingyi a lot of medicine made by the Heavenly Secrets Bureau. When he saw Chen Futu was also there, his face twitched. "Your Majesty didn't go to attend to official duties?"

Chen Futu chuckled and said, "I've been busy for so long, what's wrong with taking a break?"

"Your Majesty is right. I was presumptuous."

Yin Jian stepped forward, opened the medicine box, took out a precious small porcelain bottle, and said to Qingyi in a fawning manner, "Senior, this is what my master asked me to give you. It is the Vitality Blood Fusion Pill produced by my Tianji Mansion. It has an excellent effect on internal injuries."

"Please thank Tianjizi for me. If it weren't for him blocking the sneak attack for me, I'm afraid I wouldn't have had a good night last night."

Qingyi unintentionally received a favor from Tianjizi.

Yin Jian grinned and said, "Senior, what are you saying? We'll be family sooner or later. As long as you need any medicine from the Heavenly Mystery Mansion, feel free to take it."

"family?"

Chen Futu raised his eyebrows and asked Qingyi, "When did you become so close to the Heavenly Secrets Bureau?"

Qingyi looked somewhat bewildered, but seeing Yin Jian's fawning expression, she understood. However, one cannot hit a smiling face, and besides, Long Luo's marriage was not her decision. She sighed and said, "Young Master Yin, I know your feelings for Long Luo, but that girl is devoted to cultivation and is still young. I'm afraid it will hinder your bright future."

"My sincerity towards Miss Long is as clear as the sun and moon. I would go through fire and water for her if she asked me to."

Yin Jian solemnly swore an oath of unwavering loyalty to Qingyi.

Chen Futu retorted, "Young Master Yin, you're willing to go through fire and water, but you'd rather die for a woman? Do you think you've lived up to the expectations of your teachers?"

"I……"

Yin Jian was speechless.

Qingyi suppressed a laugh and said, "Alright, Young Master Yin, you should go back now. Once I feel better, I will go to discuss this with Tianjizi. But Longluo's marriage is a matter for her to decide."

"This junior will take his leave now."

Yin Jian got away with it, and before leaving, he gave Chen Futu a resentful look. If it weren't for the Northern Frontier King getting in the way, he might have succeeded today.

Watching his departing figure, Chen Futu clicked his tongue and shook his head.

The man in green said seriously, "Tell me the truth, are you interested in that girl Long Luo? As long as you say the word, I will do whatever it takes to make this happen."

"Absolutely not, I have no interest in a young girl like her."

Chen Futu has always been fond of mature and intellectual women. For example, the women he has been with include Mo Lan, Yan Qing, Zhao Xier, Li Xiuning, Liang Xuan'er who is far away in the capital, and even A Ke. Which one of them is not charming and alluring? Which one of them is not captivating?

Mo Lan, Yan Qing, and Liang Xuan'er are all married to other men; the bitterness of their situation is not something outsiders can understand.

Chen Futu especially liked the line, "Madam, would you like to share a bed with me tonight?" So he had absolutely no interest in a girl like Long Luo who hadn't even grown her hair yet.

The woman in green shook her head and said, "You've seen the current situation. The Ancient Palace won't give up its desire to destroy me if it can't get the Heavenly Ruler. If I'm not here, how can my disciples be safe? Looking around the world, only you can protect them. Why not arrange a marriage to take our relationship to the next level?"

"As the acting leader, how could I sit idly by and watch the situation unfold? You should focus on your recovery; I will take care of the rest."

Chen Futu comforted Qingyi, fearing she might bring up the marriage proposal again, so he made an excuse to leave in a hurry. He had just stepped out of the mansion when he saw his mother arrive in person.

She came to visit Qingyi. Although she and Qingyi didn't get along, they were practically family now, so she had to come.

Chen Futu did not accompany her back. With her there, Qingyi had more people to bicker with, and she would no longer have any wild thoughts.

Over the next few days, the festive atmosphere in Longcheng gradually faded, and everything became busy again.

Liu Bowen brought back a message saying that the Great Qian Dynasty was becoming increasingly chaotic, with uprisings everywhere, the new emperor was overwhelmed with work, and there were also many officials in the court hindering him, making it difficult for him to handle government affairs.

As for the princes, they were all troublesome, using the pretext of suppressing rebellions to secretly expand their armies and recruit people into their territories.

The current situation of the Great Qian Dynasty is precarious. Emperor Chengzong is tied down in the Beixing Mountains by Qin Liangyu's army and cannot advance south. There are few capable generals in the court, and some are even feigning illness to stay at home and refuse to go on campaign. If this continues, the national strength of the Great Qian Dynasty will soon be exhausted.

Are there any civilians coming to northern Xinjiang?

Chen Futu didn't care about the affairs of the Great Qian Dynasty; he only wanted to recruit more people, continue to reclaim wasteland in the northern frontier, and continue to vigorously develop commerce.

Liu Bowen sighed deeply, “When the country is in turmoil, the people are the first to suffer. They either join the rebel army, migrate towards the capital's defense perimeter, or join the prince's fiefdom. Moreover, the people in the Beixing Mountains want to come to the northern frontier, but they are all stopped by Sun Chengzong.”

"If he insists on doing so, it will incite more public resentment."

Chen Futu had no choice but to be ruthless at this moment. Since ancient times, the victor is king and the loser is villain. Who hasn't had their hands stained with blood? Now, he could only make the people of Daqian suffer.

After Liu Bowen left, Ake reported that Liu Longyue was perfectly normal and had not been found to have done anything out of line. Moreover, it seemed that Liu Longyue was going back to Beiwu and had been busy packing her things these past few days.

Chen Futu pondered for a moment, then returned to the royal court and asked Zhuge Liang, "Prime Minister, is it the right time to release Liu Longyue now?"

"Whether the timing is right depends on the princess's attitude towards you. If she is willing to submit to you, then returning now would be just right."

Zhuge Liang was well aware that the situation in the northeast would become more turbulent after the spring. If Liu Longyue could seize the opportunity to gain control of a portion of the power in the Northern Wu, it would be entirely beneficial to the Northern Frontier. He could even send an envoy back with her and secretly assist her.

"Who is capable of shouldering this heavy responsibility?"

"I am willing to go myself; Your Majesty only needs to have Qiwen accompany me."

"No! How can you leave!"

Chen Futu refused without hesitation. With Zhuge Liang gone, who would handle the government affairs? He, the king, preferred to lie down and relax.

As they were talking, Zhang Liang approached and got straight to the point, "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve as an envoy and accompany the Queen to Beiwu to seek my assistance."

Chen Futu hesitated and said, "Previously, you plotted against Liu Longyue in the capital. I'm afraid that if she returns to Beiwu, she will harm the strategist."

"Your Majesty need not worry, I have my own plan."

Zhang Liang seemed to have planned everything all along; he was just here to report.

Seeing his persistence, Chen Futu pondered for a long time and then summoned An Jingsi and Qiwen, ordering them to go with the delegation. An Jingsi was to bring a thousand elite troops with him, as well as some special products and goods that Beiwu did not have, as gifts.

Qi Wen and An Jingsi had no objections, and Zhang Liang was allowed to choose the accompanying envoy himself.

That evening, Chen Futu met Liu Longyue, who seemed radiant and even more beautiful and refined than before.

Chen Futu sarcastically said, "Your Highness, your journey is long and fraught with difficulties. There may even be people trying to sow discord between you and the Northern Frontier. You haven't forgotten me, have you?"