Baby, don't be afraid, I'll accompany you to the heavens and the seas!

Grand Eunuch Kang, brandishing his whisk and speaking in a high-pitched voice, led Qianqianluo and Yang Chenqing into the Imperial Hall to receive the military tally, announcing, "Your Majesty, General Yang and General Luo have arrived!!"

The sharp shout immediately silenced the noisy, arguing court!

Yang Chenqing and Qianqianluo stood side by side, under the gaze of everyone, and kowtowed to Emperor Qing Tingmo, saying, "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live a thousand years!"

The boy's clear voice carried a sense of freedom and elegance, and his still-youthful face shone like the bright moon—so dazzling and noble!

Emperor Qing Tingmo narrowed his phoenix eyes, looking at the two dashing young generals in black armor in the court, his smile reaching his eyes, "Hmm, Yu'er, go and present the military tallies to the two young generals, hahaha!"

With a cool and composed expression, Prince Qing Tingyu descended the platform accompanied by Mei Zifeng and Mei Zise.

The ministers in the imperial court also ceased their campaign, fell silent, and focused their attention on the two young men who were about to head to the northern desert in this urgent situation!

Qing Tingyu's expression was cold, and his aura was heavy. He approached Yang Chenqing in a low voice, "Zifeng, give the military tally to General Yang!!"

Yang Chenqing lowered his head and, under Qing Tingyu's unusually piercing gaze, reached out and accepted half of the Qilin military token handed to him by Mei Zifeng. "This humble general thanks Your Highness the Crown Prince. Long live Your Highness!"

In the crowded court, Qing Tingyu merely glanced at Yang Chenqing's shoulder, which was pressed tightly against Qianqianluo's, then sneered and said politely, "General Yang, there's no need for such formalities!"

Then, amidst Qianqianluo's wildly beating heartbeat, Qingtingyu took the other half of the Qilin military talisman from Meiziye and stepped forward to tie it around Qianqianluo's increasingly slender waist!

Out of instinct, Qianqianluo reached out and grabbed Qingtingyu's wrist, looking at him with a bewildered and somewhat fearful expression!

Qing Tingyu felt the itch on her wrist, leaned close to her ear and laughed, "Luo'er, I'm just holding the military token, why are you being so enthusiastic?!"

Following the Crown Prince's gesture, Qianqian looked down and saw that the Crown Prince was indeed just attaching a military tally to her.

Thinking of this, Qianqianlu awkwardly withdrew her hand, her face flushed red. "This humble one thanks Your Highness the Crown Prince. Long live Your Highness!"

Qing Tingyu focused intently, carefully tying the lucky rope and gently stroking the half of the Qilin military talisman for a long time. Amidst the continuous coughing of the ministers, he impatiently placed the talisman on Qianqianluo's waist.

Seeing that his son had finally managed to put away the military tally after much hesitation, Qing Tingmo rose from the dragon throne and declared righteously, "May Heaven bless our Qing Ting Dynasty! We will surely quell the chaos and bring peace to the northern deserts, ensuring an end to all strife!"

The ministers in the court all knelt and kowtowed, saying in unison, "May Heaven bless our Qingting Dynasty! We will surely quell the chaos and bring peace to the northern deserts, and there will be no more strife!"

At noon on the tenth day of the tenth month of the third year of Qingting Moli!

The wind blows, the war drums beat, the young general has gone, who knows when he will return?!

On the high platform of Xuanwu Gate;

The emperor, accompanied by the crown prince, concubines, and court officials, watched amidst the resounding war drums as the two newly appointed young generals of the Qingting Dynasty departed for the northern deserts to quell the rebellion!

Mo Fanfan was overwhelmed by the emperor's favored concubines in his three palaces and six courtyards. Tears welled up in her eyes, and soon her beautiful hibiscus makeup, which she had just applied that morning, was soaked!

Mo Xuanyu was also lost among the court officials, and his whereabouts are unknown!

Gui Ningzhi, having shed her red attire and donned the simple attire of a refined lady, stood beside Crown Prince Qing Tingyu, her face filled with sorrow and reluctance. "Young Master Luo, please take good care of yourself on your journey."

At the bell tower of the Badge Palace, Yang Badge, dragging his ailing body, watched the army heading north out of the city with reluctance, supported by Green Sleeve, and wiped away his tears with a silk handkerchief.

On the East Palace's Star Gazing Pavilion, Gui Ning'an, dressed in a pretentious blue and white robe, watched the army marching north out of the city, biting her lip, "Luo'er, let me see for myself the boundless freedom of the northern desert landscape!!!"

The palace gates are closed, but the people line the streets to bid farewell!

...creak...

Forged from ancient cold iron, the indestructible city gate slammed shut with a muffled thud!

Qianqianluo and Yang Chenqing rode their fine horses, with cold swords and military tokens at their waists, holding the reins, the young and dashing figures driving ahead of the caravan!

Hearing the sound of the Xuanwu Gate of the Qingting Imperial Palace closing, Qianqianluo couldn't help but beam with joy, and tears of happiness welled up in her eyes!

Deep in her heart, Qianqian thought: I've finally made it! The little tyrant has really allowed me to go to the northern desert, and he's allowed me to die on the battlefield!!

The tough guys of the northern desert!!

Hot pot lamb in the northern desert, whole roasted lamb, whole roasted beef!

Beautiful women with exotic charm from all over the northern desert!

I, Qianqian, have arrived at the boundless grasslands of northern Mongolia!

Bathed in the warm sunlight, Qianqian squinted her fox-like eyes, a smile playing at the corners of her eyes and mouth, like a kitten having had a good sleep, emitting a silly grin!

Yang Chenqing tilted his head, looking at Young Master Luo's sweet smile, and the chill deep in his heart vanished instantly!

When Mei Ziye, who had rushed to the front of the army, saw that Qianqian Luo dared to laugh so happily after leaving the palace and His Highness the Crown Prince, she couldn't help but tease her, "His Highness the Crown Prince said that Young Master Luo must send a letter home to the Eastern Palace in ten days!"

"His Highness the Crown Prince also said that Ziye will accompany Young Master Luo to the Northern Desert. Young Master Luo must treat Ziye as he would treat His Highness the Crown Prince, and must obey him in everything!"

The words that offended her came so unexpectedly!

As soon as Qianqian opened her eyes, she saw Mei Ziye tilting her head back and rolling her eyes at her disdainfully.

"Hmph! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're in the Northern Desert, Young Master Luo. Don't forget, without His Highness the Crown Prince, you would have died countless times!!"

Qianqian glared at Mei Ziye with a grimace, then rode her horse to Yang Chenqing's side, not wanting to get into a verbal argument with Mei Ziye!

Seeing that Qianqianluo dared to ignore her after leaving the palace, Mei Ziye couldn't help but curse, "Qianqianluo, you, you've gone too far!!"

Qianqian landed next to Yang Chenqing, stuck her tongue out at Mei Ziye, and made a face. "You're always talking about His Highness the Crown Prince, but now that His Highness isn't here, you'll have your day crying!"

"Waaaaah~ Your Highness~!!" Qianqianluo made a crying face, mocking Meiziye for abusing his power!

How could Mei Ziye tolerate such provocation? She rolled up her sleeves and was about to chase after Qianqianluo, yelling, "Qianqianluo, you you you you you, you just wait!!"

Qianqianlu reacted swiftly, spurring her horse at breakneck speed along the official road, disappearing further and further into the scorching sun. "Catch up with me first, you little piece of trash!!"

"Aaaaah! You just wait, Qianqianluo, don't run away, you're driving me crazy!!!"

"Giddy up! Giddy up! Giddy up!!"

Yang Chenqing watched the two chasing and playing in the scorching sun, then spurred his horse to catch up, laughing heartily:

"Haha~ Ziye, Young Master Luo, wait for Chenqing!"