A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

"They've started fighting?!" Ye Shuli frowned, a chill flashing in her eyes.

She quickly closed the ledger, her tone sharp: "Jiang Ye, bring your men and come with me immediately! The rest of you, stay put!"

Jiang Ye understood immediately. With a whistle, the well-trained guards quickly assembled and followed Ye Shuli like an arrow, rushing towards the council hall.

Ye Shuli hurried along, her mind racing with various possibilities.

The forces of justice have always been united, so why would they turn against each other at such a crucial moment?

Could someone be sabotaging this?

An uneasy premonition came over me.

The atmosphere inside the council chamber was tense, like a volcano about to erupt.

The two normally gentle and refined representatives of the forces of justice were now facing each other like fighting cocks, their eyes wide with anger and their faces red with rage.

"What do you mean? This is what we deserve! Why should we share it with you?" A representative in a blue robe pointed at a representative in a white robe opposite him, spitting as he spoke.

"Outrageous! Without our bloody battles, would you have gotten all this? One shouldn't be so greedy!" The representative in the white robe retorted, not to be outdone.

The two argued more and more fiercely, and eventually, they started fighting over a disagreement.

The representative in the blue robe drew a long sword, its blade flashing, aiming directly at the vital point of the representative in the white robe.

The representative in the white robe was not to be outdone. With a flick of his whisk, a powerful spiritual force formed a barrier, blocking the sword's edge.

Chaos erupted in the council chamber as everyone scrambled to avoid being caught in the sudden battle.

Just as the situation was about to spiral out of control, a clear, cold voice boomed like thunder: "Stop it, all of you!"

Ye Shuli appeared at the entrance of the council hall. Her gaze was sharp as she swept across the entire hall, and her powerful aura instantly enveloped the entire council hall.

The two representatives, who were engaged in fierce combat, froze in place as if they had been struck by a pressure point.

"Lord Ye..." The two spoke at the same time, but they didn't know how to explain.

Ye Shuli walked slowly into the council hall, her gaze falling on the two of them, her tone icy: "Is this how you unite to fight against foreign enemies?"

The two lowered their heads in shame, not daring to meet Ye Shuli's gaze.

"Speak! What exactly happened?" Ye Shuli's tone was firm and left no room for argument.

The two of them took turns explaining the whole story.

It turns out that the disagreement arose over the distribution of benefits under the new policy. Both sides stuck to their own views and refused to yield, which eventually escalated into a violent conflict.

Ye Shuli frowned after hearing this.

"The Sage of Order is organizing documents in the library," a guard quickly replied.

"Take me there." Ye Shuli's tone left no room for argument.

The library is located deep within the mountain villa, in a quiet and secluded environment, with a faint scent of ink in the air.

The wise man of order, with his white hair and youthful face, was engrossed in a pile of ancient books. Hearing footsteps, he looked up, saw Ye Shuli, and smiled slightly: "Miss Ye, you've arrived."

Ye Shuli briefly explained what had happened in the council chamber and asked the wise man of order to help formulate a new plan for the distribution of benefits.

After listening, the wise man of order pondered for a moment and said, "The distribution of benefits is indeed a sensitive issue that needs to be handled with care. I suggest that a reasonable distribution be made based on the size of each faction's contribution and actual needs. At the same time, a supervisory mechanism should be established to ensure fairness and impartiality."

The wise man of order was indeed learned and talented; he quickly devised a new distribution plan that took into account the interests of all parties and was in line with long-term development.

Ye Shuli brought the plan back to the council chamber and read it aloud. The representatives, who were initially at odds, expressed their satisfaction and praised Ye Shuli's wise decision.

Ye Shuli's prestige rose further, and waves of praise rippled through the council hall.

However, the good times did not last long.

How could the established lords let this go so easily?

He had long ago secretly colluded with external forces, preparing to launch a fatal blow against the new order.

Just as Ye Shuli was dealing with internal conflicts, the lord of the old power joined forces with external forces to launch a surprise attack on several important strongholds.

Upon hearing the news, Ye Shuli's heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

She hurried to the window and saw that the once bustling street was now filled with thick smoke and flames, people were fleeing in all directions, and cries and screams rose and fell, like a living hell.

Ye Shuli clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh. She felt a piercing pain, but it was nothing compared to the agony in her heart.

"Damn old bastard, he actually launched a sneak attack while I was handling internal affairs! How despicable and shameless!" Jiang Ye cursed through gritted teeth, slamming his fist on the table with a loud thud.

Ye Shuli took a deep breath, trying her best to stay calm.

She knew that now was not the time to be angry; the priority was to quell the chaos as soon as possible and protect the lives of innocent civilians.

"Jiang Ye," Ye Shuli's voice was low and firm, "pass down the order: all soldiers, prepare for battle!"

Jiang Ye suddenly raised his head. "Yes!" he responded loudly, then turned and left to gather his men.

Looking at the chaotic scene outside the window, Ye Shuli was filled with worry and anxiety.

She knew this would be a fierce battle, and a single misstep could lead to total defeat.

But she had no way out; she had to protect this hard-won peace and the land she loved so dearly.

Suddenly, a series of urgent knocks broke the silence in the room.

"Report! Lord Ye, the city gates have fallen, and the enemy has already breached the city walls!"

Ye Shuli whirled around, her eyes sharp as knives: "They've finally arrived..."

At Ye Shuli's command, she charged into the battlefield like a tiger descending a mountain, leading Jiang Ye and the representatives of the forces of justice.

Her longsword danced like the wind, its sword energy crisscrossing, and wherever it went, enemy soldiers fell one after another, as devastating as autumn leaves swept away by the wind.

Jiang Ye was like a god of war, his long sword flashing, and the enemy army was routed amidst the clash of swords.

"666! Sister Li's move was absolutely amazing!" a young spiritualist exclaimed excitedly, his eyes filled with admiration.

"As expected of our leader, his combat power is off the charts!" another spirit master couldn't help but exclaim, brandishing his weapon and fighting even harder.

The representatives of the forces of justice also displayed their best skills, with a variety of cool abilities emerging one after another, as dazzling and colorful as fireworks.

In an instant, the battlefield was filled with deafening shouts of battle, and the spiritual energy fluctuated violently, churning like boiling water.

The external forces, who had initially thought victory was assured, were met with such fierce resistance that their morale plummeted and they suffered a series of defeats.

The veteran lords were furious at the sight, but there was nothing they could do.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!" he roared, slamming his cane against the ground with a loud thud.

With victory in sight, Ye Shuli was filled with joy, as if she could see the dawn of a new order.

However, at that moment, a hidden arrow suddenly shot towards Ye Shuli. Jiang Ye reacted quickly and pushed her away, but was hit by the arrow himself.

"Jiang Ye!" Ye Shuli exclaimed and quickly helped him up.

Jiang Ye's face was pale, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, but he endured the pain and said with a smile, "Sister Li, I'm fine, it's just a minor injury..."

Ye Shuli felt heartbroken and carefully bandaged his wound. The soldiers around them were moved by the affection between them and were filled with respect and blessings.

"Jiang Ye, you're such a fool..." Ye Shuli's voice choked with emotion.

Jiang Ye smiled slightly and gently took her hand: "Sister Li, I'm willing to do anything for you..."

After the battle, Ye Shuli settled Jiang Ye in and went up to the city wall alone. Looking at the devastated city, she felt a mix of emotions.

"Can I... really establish a new order?" she murmured to herself.

Suddenly, a hand gently rested on her shoulder...

Ye Shuli stood alone on the city wall, the night wind blowing fiercely, ruffling her hair.

Looking at the devastated scene below the city, she felt a mix of emotions.

The smoke of war had not yet dissipated, and the air was filled with the smell of blood and scorched earth, which made her feel nauseous.

In the distance, the faint groans of the wounded could be heard, which made her heart ache even more.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself, but her trembling hands betrayed her inner turmoil.

A new order...

Is it possible to establish it?

She began to doubt herself.

All previous efforts seemed so powerless in the face of harsh reality.

She felt a deep sense of powerlessness, as if she had fallen into an abyss, with no glimmer of hope in sight.

"Can I... really do it?" she murmured to herself, her voice low and hoarse.

The air around seemed to be frozen, so oppressive that it made people breathless.

The moonlight shone on her, illuminating her lonely figure and making her appear even more isolated.

She closed her eyes, and images flashed through her mind: Jiang Ye's wounded appearance, the terrified eyes of the people, and the soldiers who sacrificed themselves for the new order...

Their voices and smiles pierced her heart like needles.

"No, I can't give up!" She suddenly opened her eyes. For those who supported her, for those who sacrificed themselves for the new order, she had to persevere. No matter how many difficulties lay ahead, she would face them bravely!

Just then, a dark figure appeared silently behind her, like a ghost, sending chills down her spine.

"Ye Shuli, do you think you've won? The game... has only just begun." The shadowy figure let out a chilling laugh, like the whisper of a demon from hell.

Ye Shuli turned around abruptly, but only saw a blurry figure disappear into the night.

A chill ran from the soles of her feet to the top of her head. She felt an unprecedented sense of crisis, as if she were being stared at by a venomous snake, which made her shudder.

The next morning, Ye Shuli had just gotten up when she heard her maid rushing in in a panic. "My lady! Something terrible has happened! People outside... they're saying..." The maid was pale and stammered, as if she had seen something horrible.