Saving the foolish general, she accidentally becomes his favorite.

Under the moonlight, the young emperor was calm and composed, completely unaware that he was expressing earth-shattering emotions.

"Thump thump"...

Ye Li was captivated by those amber eyes, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably, like a wild horse...

"You and I……"

She lowered her head, holding back the tears welling up in her eyes. "Why did you suddenly confess... I wasn't prepared at all..."

Even though Mo Chen had said many times that he cherished her, her heart still raced every time.

Perhaps it was because the person in front of me always had a different expression each time they spoke—sometimes persistent, sometimes affectionate, sometimes…

Like now, silently preparing everything, just waiting for her to see this moment...

Legend has it that the epiphyllum blooms briefly but sincerely, its beauty and splendor fleeting...

A fleeting moment of beauty that is eternal...

It is a metaphor for people's persistent pursuit of their inner true feelings.

For a moment, Ye Li understood why the ancients loved the epiphyllum.

If this love could become eternal in an instant.

How can one forget?

She looked at Mo Chen, speechless for a long time, and finally slowly tilted her head and gently kissed him.

They have been in love and known each other for so long, going through so many ups and downs. Mo Chen went from remembering her to forgetting her, and finally overcame all the obstacles of fate.

She believed him.

I believe he wasn't just joking or saying sweet nothings, but making a real vow.

The most solemn promise an emperor can make is to promise someone eternity.

The night was deep and cold, the moonlight like a dream.

A tender, lingering kiss unfolded silently in the night. From the little doll's perspective, the two were pressed tightly together, as if they were truly one doll.

The epiphyllum blooms pure white, and the little baby's clothes are elegant and refined, just like a beautiful painting.

Qinglong and Annie sat in the tree and witnessed the entire process of the flower blooming. Naturally, they also heard Mo Chen say that the flower was called the Epiphyllum oxypetalum.

Annie said in surprise, "I see, those flowers that the TV said only bloom for one night and then wither..."

"Its blossoms are much prettier than they look on TV," Annie exclaimed excitedly.

The Azure Dragon conjured up a scroll and diligently wrote and drew on it, seemingly taking notes.

Annie leaned closer. She could read, but couldn't understand Qinglong's calligraphy. She only noticed that Qinglong had written a lot, and couldn't help but ask curiously:

"Chenyu, what are you writing? I can't read yet, I can't understand it."

Qinglong paused, a rare occurrence, and hesitated for a long while before speaking:

"I am not yet familiar with the mortal realm. I have noticed that the goddess is always exceptionally happy when she comes here, which makes me think that the emperor of the mortal realm is indeed a man of great talent and wisdom, capable of making the goddess happy every time..."

"So I thought, why don't I learn from him..."

"I see, Chenyu is really amazing, she's so eager to learn!" Annie had long forgotten that she used to dislike Mo Chen and even called him "General Rice Bucket" because he ate a lot.

Seeing that Annie also seemed supportive, Qinglong became even more determined to learn from humans.

This young man was able to rise from general to emperor and was also highly regarded by the goddess, so he must have extraordinary abilities.

If I learn from him, maybe I can stop Annie from crying and one day she'll open her heart to me...

Under the moonlight, a couple was whispering sweet nothings to each other, while the two people in the tree were observing and learning from them, carefully analyzing and discussing their interactions...

-

"Hmph, he's lucky to have come back alive."

In a tent far from the royal tent, Uncle Wang was indignant that the previous plan had gone wrong:

"But it doesn't matter. The higher you climb, the harder you fall. Now that the king is here, as long as we can alienate him from the king, everything will go smoothly..."

The servants flattered him, saying, "You're right! No one expected the King to come in person. But this is a good opportunity. If the Second Prince thinks the King came for him, but then finds out the truth, he might resent the King's favoritism..."

"This isn't the first time my good brother has shown favoritism, but his men don't dare to resist, so I have to take matters into my own hands..."

The servant immediately knelt down and boldly said, "I have already sent someone to do what you asked me to do, and I believe there will be results soon."

"Master has waited so many years, he will surely get what he wants."

"Hahahaha, very good! Once I become king, you'll all be able to eat well and drink well!"

"What about those people from Tian Shu Kingdom? Should we let them go?"

The royal uncle sneered, "If they can't be used by me, then they have no value in living. Even that princess who was sent for a political marriage... I'll find an opportunity to kill her."

A light, airy voice drifted out, seemingly discussing how nice the weather was today—

The order to kill was given casually, disregarding the alliance between the two countries.

In the grassland tribe, Lu Wanning felt a chill run down her spine...

A bad feeling suddenly welled up inside me...

The needle and thread in his hand veered off course, piercing the skin, and drops of blood fell onto the handkerchief.

The second prince saw this and quickly stepped forward, taking her hand to wipe it. "How could you be so careless?" Lu Wanning suppressed her heart palpitations and replied with pursed lips:

"Perhaps they're not used to life in the grassland tribes yet..."

The second prince put her bleeding fingertip in his mouth and licked the wound, which quickly stopped the bleeding.

"Don't be afraid, I will protect you."

Lu Wanning frowned and said, "If only it were in Tian Shu. When we women want to pray for our husbands, we go to temples to offer our prayers and express our feelings. That way, the Bodhisattva will also bless you..."

Upon hearing this, the second prince knew that she was homesick.

In the past, he was angry with Lu Wanning and naturally didn't care where she wanted to go. But now, Lu Wanning was not only his beloved but also his savior. He wished he could give her his heart and pamper her. The Second Prince pondered for a moment and said:

"If you miss home, I can take you to a place where you can pray and offer sacrifices; it's a ritual of our grassland tribe."

Lu Wanning seemed very happy, but her smile vanished the next moment, and she shook her head:

"Ao Dun has so many things to deal with every day, so I'd better not trouble you. What if you come out with me and happen to run into bad people..."

The second prince said nonchalantly:

"If you want to go, I will naturally go with you."

"Let's not delay, let's go today. I'll take you there today, and I'll arrange for more guards..."

The second prince immediately ordered his servants to prepare carriages and horses for their journey to Qifu Lake.

Although she knew that it was because she had spoken that the Second Prince was in such a hurry to leave, Lu Wanning still felt a vague sense of unease.

It wasn't until the two of them actually went to the grassland tribe's place of prayer that she finally understood where her unease came from—

The assassin has appeared again!

This time, they seemed to have no intention of leaving any survivors, and the battle with the guards was extremely fierce. The second prince, not expecting that the assassins would dare to carry out an assassination attempt so brazenly on his own territory, angrily stepped forward to meet them.

"Last time I was careless, this time I'll make sure you all die a horrible death!!!"

The second prince's swordsmanship was ruthless. As a warrior once praised by everyone, coupled with the humiliation of being captured, Aodun's fighting power was unmatched when he got serious, and the battle situation almost tilted in favor of the steppe people...

Seemingly anticipating their defeat by the second prince, the assassins turned their attack on Lu Wanning!

Lu Wanning had never seen such a ferocious scene before. The moment the long sword came hurtling towards her, she involuntarily closed her eyes and screamed—

"Ah ah ah ah..."

Seeing that they actually intended to kill Lu Wanning, the second prince became even more enraged and drew his sword—

The assassin slashed at Lu Wanning, nearly splitting her in two, but at the critical moment, a sharp blade pierced the black-clad man's heart...

Lu Wanning was so frightened that she fell to the ground and rolled several times...

The assassin, pierced through a vital spot, fell straight down, blood gushing from his wounds, his eyes fixed unblinkingly in Lu Wanning's direction, as if he wanted to deliver the final blow...

The second prince rushed over and chopped off his hand!

Blood splattered onto Lu Wanning's clothes...

"How are you?" The second prince dealt with the assassin and turned to comfort Lu Wanning, but she seemed terrified, trembling and sobbing.

"I...I thought...I was going to die..."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here, no one can hurt you!"

Ao Dun pulled her into his arms, comforting her continuously, and ordered his men, "Leave her alive! I want to know who dares to try to kill me time and time again!"

"Yes!"

The herders on the grasslands all have their own signals and ways of communication. When the assassins came out, the Second Prince's men had already sent a signal. At this moment, the sound of horses' hooves thundered, "Reinforcements have arrived!"

The remaining guards were immediately emboldened and fought bravely. Because the second prince had said to leave survivors, they tried their best to injure people without hitting their vital organs. The assassins were fearless, but now that the grassland reinforcements had arrived, the assassins had no way to escape!

At that moment, the assassins reached a consensus and decided to scatter and escape.

Unfortunately, they hadn't gone far when a rope shot into the air, crossed the sky, and landed securely around the assassin's neck!

The assassin has been caught!

One, two, and then almost the entire assassin force was wiped out, each one tethered to the ground like animals, dragged along by warhorses...

The last person to appear, a skilled lasso user, was a formidable warrior. Standing on his warhorse, he unleashed his power without hesitation, leaving all the assassins nowhere to escape. In an instant, he earned the cheers and applause of everyone.

Lu Wanning looked closely and realized that this person was actually the King of the Grasslands!

The domineering king of the grasslands, like an enraged lion, mercilessly swung his lasso at the indiscriminate assassins. They writhed on the ground in agony, unable even to beg for death...

Lu Wanning watched all of this, trembling—

This is the grassland.

The weak eat the strong.

Survival of the fittest.

Only those with force have a voice, and only the one with the hardest fist can become king. So, the one standing before us is the most powerful one...

Her hands, which were tightly gripping her clothes, gradually became sweaty. Still shaken, she let the second prince help her up and slowly led her towards the direction of the grassland king.

The second prince said with pride and emotion:

"Father's bravery is truly an eye-opener! I need to learn more from him in the future!"

The grassland king did not relax. He looked at the black-clad assassins scattered on the ground and snorted angrily:

"How dare these petty scoundrels repeatedly run wild in my grassland tribe?! Arrest them and find out who sent them!"

Uncle Wang, who was following closely behind, also spoke up at this moment:

"The last time Aodun was attacked, it was the people of Tian Shu Kingdom who did it. They even escaped afterward, so they must still be determined to fight back. Your Majesty, why don't we fight back and teach them a lesson!"

The grassland king did not respond, but simply looked at the people on the ground and then at the second prince.

The second prince stepped forward at the opportune moment and said, "They may not necessarily be from the Tian Shu Kingdom. I have just married the princess, they have no reason to do this..."

"Ao Dun! I think you've been seduced by beauty!" Uncle Wang shouted, "Can't you tell right from wrong? Are you even willing to risk your life now?!"