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

Lin Ruoshui woke up the next day on a grass mat in a cave.

She opened her eyes and was so frightened she almost flew into the sky. Ouyang Xuri was staring at her with wide eyes. She immediately jumped up, pointed at Ouyang Xuri, and said, "You, you, you, you, you...you didn't do anything to me, did you?"

Ouyang Xuri sat up, dusted himself off, and said, "I opened my eyes this morning and you were sleeping right next to me. You fickle man, I have no interest in you. Give up on that idea!"

Lin Ruoshui was stunned by what he said, recalling last night.

Last night, Xuanyuan Yu... that shameless man, without any cover, he was right there on the tree trunk... The more she thought about it, the redder her face became, the faster her heart beat, and the more intense the lust in her eyes grew.

Seeing her lustful expression, Ouyang Xuri continued, "Although you are now my master, I will not let you touch me."

Lin Ruoshui said, "You're dreaming. You want to be the one on the bottom? I'd rather you were too big."

Ouyang Xuri looked at Lin Ruoshui, who was a head and a half shorter than him, and said, "You look down on me? In Longquan Kingdom, countless women admire me and cry and beg to marry me. How dare you say you look down on me?"

Lin Ruoshui said, "So what if you dislike me? You're my slave now, and I'm telling you to shut your mouth right now!"

Ouyang Xu wanted to scold her a bit more, but Xiu Yi walked in, and he swallowed back what he was about to say.

"We've received word from Baili Heng that everything has been arranged and he invites you to the city," Xiu Yi said calmly.

Lin Ruoshui said, "Okay, let's go now and have breakfast in Wancheng."

Xiuyi looked at the sun in the sky; it was already noon.

……

At the Wancheng City Lord's Mansion, Lin Ruoshui entered the mansion, and Baili Heng hurriedly put on half a mask and strode out to greet her.

Lin Ruoshui clasped her hands in greeting to Baili Hengyi, who was approaching her, and said, "I'm hungry. I want to eat steamed buns and drink porridge."

Baili Heng was amused by her sudden words. Even though he had already eaten breakfast, he accompanied Lin Ruoshui to eat two more steamed buns and drink a bowl of porridge.

Lin Ruoshui looked at Baili Heng's bulging belly and said, "Brother Baili, you need to exercise properly, or you'll age prematurely and get fat." After saying that, she raised her eyebrows, indicating that Baili Heng's belly was too big.

Baili Heng took a deep breath; his stomach hadn't gone back much. He said, "Yingying, I'll definitely be careful to maintain my figure."

Lin Ruoshui nodded in satisfaction.

"The King of Chu is on his way. I've prepared a victory banquet for us tonight, and Yingying, you absolutely must attend," Baili Heng said.

“Sure, I have nothing else to do anyway,” Lin Ruoshui readily agreed.

Baili Heng spent the afternoon chatting with Lin Ruoshui, initially acting like a child full of questions.

He asked where the eagles came from, how to control so many eagles, and then he asked what the black fireball was, how the city gate was blown open, what the principle behind the explosion was, and how Ouyang Xuri was placed, etc. Lin Ruoshui explained them to him one by one.

After Lin Ruoshui patiently finished explaining, Baili Heng's gaze towards her changed from infatuation to admiration.

He had previously thought it was incredible that Lin Ruoshui possessed the art of soul-capturing, but now he realized that Lin Ruoshui could create such powerful firearms.

Does this woman know? She is leading this continent from the age of cold weapons to the age of firearms. She is a key figure in the transition between these two eras and will be recorded in history.

The value she created is immeasurable, what should I do? Baili Heng's heart stopped beating, and he felt that he was becoming more and more unworthy of Lin Ruoshui.

In his dreams, Lin Ruoshui always served him and submitted to him, but at this moment, Lin Ruoshui made him want to submit.

Lin Ruoshui approached Baili Heng and waved her hand in front of him, bringing Baili Heng back to his senses.

He stopped asking questions and began to introduce the customs, natural landscapes, and human geography of Lanling Kingdom... The two of them drank five pots of water and went to the outhouse three times throughout the afternoon.

Baili Heng left Lin Ruoshui with the impression of being a chatterbox, but little did she know that Baili Heng was actually a very quiet person.

He talked a lot simply because he cared about Lin Ruoshui and was afraid that she would feel bored or awkward when she was with him. So he chose to introduce his hometown to her like a friend, so that she would feel natural and comfortable when she was with him.

The time Baili Heng and Lin Ruoshui spent together was always short. In the blink of an eye, the afterglow of the setting sun slowly disappeared, dyeing the sky a deep blue, as if a huge piece of silk had been spread out.

Although the preparation time for the celebration banquet was short, the atmosphere was very strong, which shows that the city magistrate was very efficient.

Baili Heng and Lin Ruoshui walked into the banquet hall side by side. Lin Ruoshui saw that the hall was decorated with brightly colored flags and golden ornaments, making it look magnificent.

The table was laden with a variety of delicious foods and fine wines, their aromas filling the air and making one's mouth water.

Lin Ruoshui touched her stomach and realized she was a little hungry.

Three seats were placed in the center of the banquet. Baili Heng asked Lin Ruoshui to sit in the middle, and he sat to her right. The seat on the left was reserved for Xuanyuan Yu.

The two had just taken their seats when a woman sitting below asked, "Crown Prince, who is this man? Why did you give him the seat of honor?"

Lin Ruoshui looked in the direction of the sound and saw a pretty and lovely girl dressed in fine clothes, looking elegant and noble.

Baili Heng introduced, "This is my friend..." Seeing that Lin Ruoshui was dressed in men's clothing, Baili Heng didn't know how to introduce her.

Lin Ruoshui said, "My name is Ying Yu, and I am the commander of the Xuanyuan Army."

Baili Heng smiled and looked at Lin Ruoshui, saying, "This is my younger sister, Princess Qingfeng of Lanling Kingdom, Baili Qing."

Lin Ruoshui clasped her hands in a fist salute to Baili Qing.

Baili Qing asked, "What is the rank of army commander? How many soldiers does he command?"

Lin Ruoshui answered truthfully, "I currently have 10,000 soldiers under my command."

Baili Qing said with a disrespectful expression, "My elder brother is the Crown Prince of Lanling Kingdom, in charge of a million troops, while you only command ten thousand. What right do you have to sit in the main seat? I'm afraid you are a boorish person who doesn't understand etiquette at all."

Baili Heng was about to reprimand Baili Qing for her rudeness.

A voice spoke first, "Ying Yu is the leader of the Xuanyuan Army. Even I have to listen to her. She deserves to sit in this position!" Xuanyuan Yu stepped closer to Lin Ruoshui.

Baili Qing was rebuffed, but she didn't mind at all because she was stunned by Xuan Yuan Yu's appearance. How could there be such a handsome man in this world?

She always thought that her brother, the Crown Prince, was like a celestial being, a handsome man rarely seen in the world.

But Xuanyuan Yu was like a god descended to earth, incomparably handsome and majestic.

Baili Qing's eyes were sparkling with pink bubbles as she stared intently at Xuan Yuan Yu.

Xuanyuan Yu was disgusted by her gaze. He sat to Lin Ruoshui's left and said to Baili Heng, "Lanling Kingdom has good manners!"

Baili Heng's face showed great embarrassment. He scolded Baili Qing, "Royal sister, be mindful of your status as a princess and refrain from speaking."

Baili Qing was displeased and remained silent, but her eyes still secretly glanced at Xuan Yuan Yu.

Lin Ruoshui glanced at Baili Heng and then looked at Xuan Yuanyu meaningfully.

Seeing Lin Ruoshui's little eyes, Xuanyuan Yu secretly reached out and pinched her thigh hard, hiding it on the table.

Lin Ruoshui exclaimed, "Ouch!"

Baili Heng had already noticed their little interaction, but he still asked considerately, "Does it hurt?"

Lin Ruoshui said awkwardly, "Please excuse my poor performance!"

Seeing Lin Ruoshui's obsequious manner, Baili Qing felt a pang of jealousy.

Although she didn't know that Lin Ruoshui was a woman, Lin Ruoshui's androgynous face was far more beautiful than hers, and for that reason alone, she wanted to destroy him.

Baili Heng raised his cup and toasted, and the two generals sat on either side, raising their cups together to celebrate the victory.

Guo Bohan, the General of the Cavalry of Lanling Kingdom, was drunk and raised his cup to toast Xuanyuan Yu, saying, "I have heard that the King of Chu is the God of War of Chishui Kingdom, but there are very few people in this world who have actually seen or experienced the God of War's skills. I wonder if the King of Chu would be willing to teach me a thing or two today?"

Before even picking up his wine cup, Xuanyuan Yu raised an eyebrow and replied with his inner strength, "Most of those who have witnessed my actions are already dead."

The wine cup that Guo Bohan was holding shattered with a crack, spilling wine all over his pants. He looked frightened and dared not utter another word of provocation.

Baili Heng said, "General, you have been rude!"

Guo Bohan's expression looked like a big "囧" (a Chinese character meaning awkward or embarrassed), and he said, "I am willing to punish myself with three cups, please forgive me, Your Highness." After saying that, he drank three cups in a row.

Upon seeing this, Baili Qing, the "little green tea," smiled and said, "The name of the King of Chu is truly well-deserved. Your Majesty, I would like to offer a dance to add to the festivities of today's victory banquet."

Before Baili Heng could refuse, she gracefully stepped back to prepare.

The princess's dance at the victory celebration was beneath the dignity of the royal family, and Baili Heng's displeasure slowly surfaced on his face.

A moment later, Baili Qing, dressed in a gorgeous long dress with a phoenix pattern, arrived at the center of the banquet hall. Her eyes were fixed on Xuan Yuan Yu's face, filled with anticipation and longing.

As the music rose and fell, she danced gracefully, like a phoenix soaring in the sky.

Although most of the people present were martial artists, they could all feel the tender love conveyed by the dance.

During the climax of the dance, Baili Qing's movements became even more unrestrained, and she danced directly in front of Xuan Yuan Yu.

Her flowing sleeves created a fragrant breeze that made Lin Ruoshui squint her eyes.

Lin Ruoshui turned to look at Baili Heng, whose expression was even more unpleasant than Xuan Yuan Yu's.

Baili Heng's face turned even paler, while Xuan Yuan Yu's face turned completely black.

Lin Ruoshui shivered, feeling the chill emanating from the Black and White Duo around her.

Lin Ruoshui, unable to bear it any longer, said, "Can you two please release your cold air at Baili Qing? I'm about to freeze to death."

Xuanyuan Yu took Lin Ruoshui's hand and placed it on his thigh, his expression softening slightly.

Bai Liqing almost lost her footing as she looked at the two men in front of her in disbelief.

Lin Ruoshui very cooperatively pinched Xuan Yuanyu's leg.

Baili Qing seemed to have been stimulated by something, and suddenly stopped jumping. She stood in front of Xuan Yuan Yu's table and asked, "What are you doing? How can you two do this in public?"

Lin Ruoshui and Xuan Yuanyu looked at Baili Qing speechlessly.

Baili Heng, who had been fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), reached the peak of his displeasure. He angrily said, "Enough, Baili Qing, get out of here immediately."

Baili Qing looked at Baili Heng and said, "Brother, aren't you going to do anything about these two people's behavior? They're so immoral, and you're still allied with them?"