Meteor angrily slammed his fist into a nearby pillar.

"Hmph, these corrupt officials... they really are..."

After a long silence, Yi Chen slowly raised his hand.

"Alright... now is not the time to berate the officials of Fenglin Kingdom..."

The most important thing now is how to protect the Dark Night Pavilion and evade the Green Lotus Sect's pursuit!

Holding out is definitely not an option; the Dark Night Pavilion has already suffered heavy losses.

We can no longer confront the Green Lotus Sect head-on; for now, we can only bide our time and make plans later!

The group immediately lowered their heads and began to ponder. Qin Su then made a suggestion in a slow voice.

"In my opinion, we should move our entire headquarters to Kyoto."

Can they really march all the way to Kyoto? …”

The room fell silent for a moment, and the group of people looked at each other with strange expressions, immediately realizing what was going on.

All eyes were fixed on Yi Chen.

Yi Chen simply lowered his eyelids and remained silent for a long time.

Yiyue turned her eyes and said, "It's alright if we don't leave... Kyoto has already sent troops to Minzhou to suppress the rebellion."

Two days later...then they arrived in Minzhou..."

Moreover, the person in charge of the troops is Han Zixuan... He glanced at Yichen guiltily, fearing that he would be reprimanded by the Pavilion Master.

Shi Yue's brows suddenly relaxed a little. "The Empress has sent troops, so Dong Sang Kingdom and Qinglian Sect should not be so rampant."

"Since the army has come, let them fight it out first."

We'll observe for two more days, and if it doesn't work out, then we'll discuss relocating the headquarters!

"Alright, Shiyue, you should rest well. I'll head out now!" Yichen said, then turned and left.

Stepping out of the room, she slowed her pace and gently touched the bulge on her chest.

His eyes were dark and unreadable. He then put down his hand and strode forward!

After Yichen left, Meteor looked at Yiyue with suspicion when she saw her patting her chest.

"The sect leader didn't say anything... why are you being so cautious..."

Could it be that someone is hiding something from the Pavilion Master?

Qin Su and Shi Yue both looked at him!

January's eyes widened immediately. She looked at the group in a panic, shook her head hurriedly, and kept her mouth tightly shut.

"January……"

However, their intimidation was too great, leaving them with no choice but to compromise.

He quickly tried to peek out the door, but saw no one around.

He immediately closed the door and whispered, "This time... the general sent by Empress Fenglin to suppress Dongsang Kingdom."

It's Han Zixuan..."

The room fell silent instantly, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Shi Yue frowned and gripped the edge of the bed.

"Really...really?"

January nodded emphatically, Meteor scratched her head, "Why...why is she everywhere..."

Qin Su glared at her fiercely and said in a deep voice, "Right Protector... watch your words... no matter what... she is still the young master's mother!"

Meteor could only reluctantly shut its mouth and sigh helplessly…

The morning mist at the harbor had not yet dissipated, and the salty sea breeze made the banners on the masts flutter loudly.

The massive ebony oar pierced the morning mist, its keel grinding against the sand and gravel of the shallows with a dull creak.

The copper bells on both sides of the boat jingled softly as it swayed, startling the water birds that were perched on the pier.

On the deck, rows of soldiers stood in neat rows, their uniform black armor gleaming coldly in the early morning sun.

They stood upright, hands on their long swords at their waists, backs straight.

The woman at the front descended slowly down the carved gangway, her twelve-panel brocade skirt unfolding with her movements.

The wave pattern embroidered in gold thread flowed in the morning light. She wore few ornaments, only a red gold and kingfisher feather hairpin tucked diagonally into her hair.

As she walked, the tassels swayed gently, yet they did not disturb the serenity in her eyes, while the sea breeze lifted strands of hair at her temples.

His smooth forehead and jawline were exposed, yet his entire being exuded an aura of dignified solemnity, like snow-capped peaks.

As soon as her feet touched the bluestone slabs of the dock, she slightly raised her hand, and a servant behind her grasped her arm and helped her stand on the stone slab.

"Your subject greets Your Majesty." Wen Qing wore a moon-white brocade robe with silver-threaded flowing clouds embroidered on the collar and a jade belt around her waist, which accentuated her slender and upright figure.

He stood before the stone steps of the dock, his eyebrows slightly raised, a faint smile playing on his lips, his gaze warm.

When he nodded slightly and raised his hand in greeting, his posture was composed and polite, without the slightest hint of awkwardness.

Wen Yan slowly raised her eyes and met Wen Qing's cool and aloof face.

His face was calm, but his tone revealed not a trace of warmth.

"You've grown quite a bit in the year I haven't seen you."

She paused, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the embroidery on her cuff.

Their gazes fell on him as if they were examining a novel object.

His tone grew colder: "It seems that this phoenix, raised in a land far superior to the mulberry country, has made the Three Sovereigns even more refined and spirited!"

More than a year has passed, and the once timid third prince has undergone such a great change.

Wen Qing didn't get angry at Wen Yan's sarcastic remarks; instead, she smiled and replied.

"Hehe, it is the eldest princess who is truly radiant and has an extraordinary bearing."

The wind is strong at this ferry crossing, and my elder sister must be tired from her journey. Why don't we go with you to the post station to rest first?"

Wen Yan looked at the deserted ferry crossing and nodded gently.

"Alright, then you can lead the way!"

Wen Qing clenched her fists and took a step forward.

In the courtyard of Fengyang Mansion, Wen Yan looked around at the exquisitely decorated courtyard.

He secretly marveled at how vast and abundant Fenglin truly was.

"Third brother certainly knows how to enjoy life."

Wen Qing replied calmly, "Hehe, what Eldest Princess has to do is nothing!"

Wen Yan raised an eyebrow at him. "Third brother should have received the Empress's letter by now!"

The warmth of the moment returned unconsciously, and her heart tightened a little more.

He raised his eyes and stared intently at Wen Yan without saying a word.

Wen Yan sneered and said, "Third brother hasn't accomplished anything in his year in Fenglin!"

But this greatly disappointed the Queen Mother, which is why she ordered me to take over!

She smiled gently, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.

He decided to stop pretending and said, "Of course I received a letter from the Queen Mother."

but……"

With a drawn-out tone, Wen Yan asked calmly.

"But what?"

His warm, smiling face suddenly turned cold, and his gaze went straight to Wen Yan.

"However... I will not relinquish this military command!"

"You... don't forget that you are the Third Prince of Dongsang Kingdom! How dare you disobey the Empress's decree?" Wen Yan's pupils dilated, and she narrowed her eyes as she looked at Wen Qing.

"The Queen Mother's decree... Ah, since I was born."

Mother Empress, elder sister, elder brother, which of you has ever treated me as a son or brother?

"Just a pawn to be manipulated at will!"

Although he was the third prince of Dongsang Kingdom, he had never been recognized by his mother, the queen.

It was only because his biological father was a lowly dancer who was handsome.

He was favored by the Empress Dowager and then abandoned in the harem after a few visits.

He was not discovered until his biological father died in childbirth.

The king of Dongsang had no affection for him and abandoned him to be raised by palace servants.

In order to survive, he endured even more torture and humiliation.

If it weren't for his own intelligence, he would probably have died long ago in those ruthless palace walls.

When he finally came of age, in order to demonstrate his value, his mother even considered giving him to a court official.

Fortunately, he displayed exceptional intelligence and proposed the idea of ​​Dongsang Kingdom acquiring more land.

This moved the Empress Dowager, which allowed him to leave the Eastern Sang Kingdom...

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