Women disguised as men went to the battlefield and the emperor bowed down in submission.

Xue Qingcang slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Great! Hahaha, luckily I have never touched those women in the harem."

"I meet your requirements; my chastity remains."

Lin Ruoshui's expression twisted 180 degrees. She was speechless and said, "I have a lot of quirks. You'll know how annoying I am once you get to know me."

Xue Qingcang blinked his clear eyes and asked, "Don't lack confidence. I am perfect and can make up for any of your shortcomings."

Baili Heng couldn't stand it any longer and said, "Your Majesty, the marriage of Empress Ying should be decided by her brother, Emperor Chu Xiao of Chu. You and I cannot make the decision."

Xue Qingcang stood up abruptly and said, "Alright! Then we'll set off first thing tomorrow morning. I'm going to the State of Chu to propose marriage."

Lin Ruoshui couldn't help but marvel at Xue Qingcang's efficiency. At his pace, wouldn't it be possible for them to have a prince or princess by the end of this year?

Xue Qingcang left, saying he was going back to pack his luggage.

Xiu Yi, Ling Ye, Baili Heng, Ouyang Xuri, Mo Qing, and Yun Mo stood there stunned.

They felt that their efficiency was too low, especially when it came to proposing marriage!

It took Xue Qingcang less than a day to go from falling in love at first sight to expressing his feelings and then proposing marriage.

Meanwhile, the handsome men, who had been together day and night, were hesitant and timid, each pondering what kind of betrothal gifts they should prepare.

Lin Ruoshui was unaware of their thoughts. She chased them away and prepared to rest.

Xiu Yi returned and sat on the roof beam, looking at Lin Ruoshui.

Lin Ruoshui said, "Hurry up and get down, I'm sleepy."

Xiu Yi jumped off the roof beam and looked down at Lin Ruoshui's breathtakingly sexy low-cut dress.

Lin Ruoshui, who comes from the 21st century, did not feel uncomfortable with this kind of clothing.

However, Xiu Yi's intense gaze told her that he had the intention of taking advantage of her and making her his own.

Lin Ruoshui always felt indebted to Xiu Yi, and she would not refuse Xiu Yi's advances.

Xiu Yi grabbed her slender waist and brought her in front of him.

Xiu Yi said, "Once we leave the Kingdom of Auda, we can only wear these clothes when we are close to each other."

Lin Ruoshui thought to herself, "That would turn into erotic clothing."

Xiu Yi threatened her by placing his large hand on her soft spot, and Lin Ruoshui nodded knowingly.

Looking at Lin Ruoshui, who was so obedient to him, Xiu Yi felt a pang of sadness.

This woman always went along with him, yet she was willing to leave him alone in this world.

Xiu Yi pushed her down without any politeness and punished her severely.

As the two reached ecstasy, he hoarsely begged her, "Yingying, say you love me."

Without hesitation, Lin Ruoshui replied, "I love you, I love you very much."

Xiu Yi trembled and shed a tear. He believed her words and loved her very much, but why did she have to abandon him?

Xiuyi picked up Lin Ruoshui and carried her to the bath in the back hall, then gently put her down.

Lin Ruoshui's eyes were misty and she looked extremely beautiful and moving. How many men in the world have ever seen such a beautiful side of her?

Xiuyi closed his eyes and kissed her forehead. He was satisfied; he would no longer suffer or struggle.

He was born when she was born, and he died when she died.

That night, Xiu Yi did not let Lin Ruoshui go; he cherished every moment they spent together.

His madness caused Lin Ruoshui to fall into despair countless times, and Lin Ruoshui was actually in pain and struggling.

But she won't change her mind once she's made up her mind.

She will return to Wuling and die beside Xuanyuan Yu, because he was the first man she truly loved.

She gave him her heart; how could she live well without it?

Xiu Yi sensed Lin Ruoshui's distraction and launched a fierce attack, leaving her no room to think further.

Lin Ruoshui was extremely cooperative with Xiu Yi, which made Xiu Yi very excited.

After a night of passionate lovemaking, the two fell into a deep sleep at dawn.

Lingye watched from their rooftop as the eastern sun rose above the horizon.

Their souls no longer exchanged, and Ling Ye felt a deep sense of loss.

He listened to her cries all night; he really missed her.

He missed the days when they would be intimate in the water every morning. He truly loved her and wanted to possess her every moment.

Ling Ye lay down on the roof, closed his eyes, and two lines of tears slid down his temples.

They had only slept for an hour when they were woken up by Xue Qingcang's hurried arrival.

Xue Qingcang entered Lin Ruoshui's bedroom directly without informing anyone.

He saw Lin Ruoshui sleeping with a bald monk in her arms.

Xue Qingcang was shocked; he never expected the Empress to like bald men.

Xiu Yi opened his eyes but did not move. He used his eyes to warn Xue Qingcang to get lost.

Xue Qingcang completely ignored Xiu Yi's gaze and asked, "Empress Ying, do you like bald heads?"

Lin Ruoshui forced her eyes open and was startled to see Xue Qingcang. She pulled the blanket tighter around herself and asked, "Why are you here so early? What brings you here?"

Xue Qingcang said, "I came to wake you up so we can travel together. I didn't expect you to like bald heads. Empress Ying, if you like it, I'm willing to shave my head."

He rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand, yawned, and said, "You're fine as you are now. Also, I'm not going to my brother's place. If you want to propose marriage, go find him yourself. I'm going to Wuling."

Xue Qingcang said, "Then I will go to propose marriage first, and then go to Wuling to find you."

Lin Ruoshui smiled and said, "That would be best."

And so Xue Qingcang set off for the State of Chu without hesitation.

Lin Ruoshui and six men traveled to Wuling together. The atmosphere on the way was very oppressive. Lin Ruoshui noticed this and asked Xiuyi in confusion, "What's wrong with everyone?"

Xiuyi said, "It's alright, as long as you're happy."

Lin Ruoshui asked, "How could you all have something on your minds at the same time? What could it be?"

Xiu Yi said, "Don't worry, we'll travel non-stop and arrive in Wuling in a month and a half."

Lin Ruoshui said, "Yes, I really want to go back to Wuling."

Xiu Yi thought to herself, "It's not that she wants to go back to Wuling, but that she misses Xuanyuan Yu."

Xiuyi felt a dull pain in her chest.

Lin Ruoshui said, "I once wanted a child for the two of us, but we never had one. Maybe it was all fate."

Xiuyi asked, "What is the will of Heaven?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "Xiuyi, I will tell you when we get to Wuling."

Xiu Yi pursed his lips and remained silent; he already knew the answer.

A month and a half later, Lin Ruoshui and her party finally arrived at Wuling. Prime Minister Wei Yuchen led all the officials to welcome the new emperor back in triumph.

As Lin Ruoshui approached, she discovered two familiar figures in the Records of Officials: Chu Xiao and Xue Qingcang!

Lin Ruoshui patted the bear father on the back, and the bear father quickened his pace. In an instant, they were standing together.

Chu Xiao stepped down from the dragon carriage, and Lin Ruoshui rushed over to hug him, asking, "Brother, why are you here?"

Chu Xiao hugged Lin Ruoshui tightly and said, "Good sister, you've lost weight. I'm sorry you've suffered. You're never allowed to leave my side again."

Lin Ruoshui, her eyes moist, said, "Okay, I'll listen to my brother."

Xue Qingcang cleared his throat.

Lin Ruoshui asked, "How did you end up in Wuling?"