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"Ling'er?" Who is Ling'er? " Cen Xue still hadn't figured out this problem.

Helian Shan turned her body around and looked at her silly appearance. It seemed that she really did not know.

"Didn't Ling'er just leave your place? Why did you forget about him so quickly? " Helian Shan hooked her jaw.

Cen Xue was stunned. So Ling'Er was Imperial Concubine Xiao. But, wait... How did he know that Imperial Concubine Xiao had just come and left?

Helian Lie's lips curved up into a smile as Cen Xue tilted her face to look at him. Forget it, this was his territory. Naturally, he had his ways of knowing everything that was happening here.

"Little darling of Gu, you should learn more from Ling'er. If you can win her favor, I will remove your restriction on your foot!" Helian Lie pressed himself against her cheek, gently rubbing against it.

But Imperial Concubine Xiao was indeed a good person worthy of her study. In the past, she would be pushed into the library every day, and her family would always say that she was too carefree. This was why all the members of the opposite sex could call her brother, but not a single one of them could develop into a relationship between a man and a woman.

With her exquisite facial features, her devilishly perfect nine-headed body and her modern nine-headed beauty, even though she was almost twenty-four years old, she didn't even have the experience of falling in love once.

It wasn't that there weren't any men chasing after her, but she was just staying in the laboratory every day to study those flowers and plants, missing out on every single one of the good guys.

Helian Shan saw that she didn't say anything, could it be that he was scheming something?

"What, you have another idea?" Helian Shan let her sit in the chaise longue to the side, to see what she had in mind.

"No, I'm just thinking about that Imperial Concubine Xiao you spoke of!" Cen Xue had now learned to protect herself. Elder Mu Yue's words seemed to have made her think much more clearly. It was basically impossible for her to leave and return.

Helian Lie looked at her curiously. Could it be that Ling'er had made things difficult for her?

The look in his eyes made Cen Xue uncomfortable. She retreated a few steps, maintaining a certain distance from him.

"Tell me, why has Ling'er come to find you?" Helian Shan sat upright and properly.

Cen Xue stood in front of him and looked at his serious face. Since there was nothing wrong, she did not need to hide it, "Imperial Concubine Xiao just came to see me and brought me a plate of fruits. She even specially reminded me to be careful of someone!"

When she finished speaking, she deliberately emphasized those words, "Be careful of him."

Helian Shan knew that Ling'er was a kind-hearted woman, and he understood the meaning of the words "beware of a certain person". Indeed, he had to be careful, as long as he wasn't careful, he would fall into her trap.

Helian Lie did not speak a word, which made Cen Xue even more uncomfortable. She was unable to guess his purpose for coming here.

"I say, why did you suddenly stop talking? What are you doing here in broad daylight?" Cen Xue could not help but ask.

Normally, he would only come over at night, but how could he coincidentally come here today? As soon as Imperial Concubine Xiao left, he followed behind her.

"It's nothing, I just came over to take a look, or do you want to wait until lonely night before coming over and directly loving you?" Helian Lie suddenly stood up and forced her to the edge of the bed. His black eyes were still staring at her with a glimmer in his eyes.

Cen Xue swallowed her saliva, not knowing how to answer her. She remained silent for a few seconds before stuttering out a few words, "Haha …" Xiao … Imperial Concubine Xiao, and … Hope... You can go. "

She hated looking into his eyes the most, making her feel as if she was being eaten by him. Her entire body felt uncomfortable, and she purposefully avoided his gaze. However, she was still unable to escape his pursuit …

He extended his hand and gently stroked the top of her hair as he warned her, "General Yuwen and the army led by the High Priest will be returning to the city in a few days. I have been a bit busy for the next two days, so I have no time to deal with you. You'd better obediently settle down, otherwise, you'll be the only one left in this room!"

It was clear that Helian Lie had mastered these methods to deal with her.

Cen Xue looked at his yin yang face. For a moment, he was acting good. For a moment, he was acting bad. She didn't even know which one was the real him? But she remembered the gist of what he had just said.

She would no longer be that selfish. She would no longer throw away the lives of everyone in the Wen Yuan Pavilion. Her heart would still ache faintly whenever she thought of this.

Helian Lie lowered his head and planted a kiss on her smooth forehead. He stroked her fair little face and whispered in her ear, "Gu Gu Gu said that as long as you obediently submit to Yu Gu, I will give you all the glory and wealth."

With that, Helian Lie turned around and left with a smile on his face. It was only when he walked out of the door that Cen Xue heaved a sigh of relief.

Even until nightfall, Cen Xue did not see him enter Wen Yuan Pavilion again. It was the same for the next two days. It seemed that he was really busy. As long as he was busy, she would be happy and at ease.

Two days later, Helian Lie personally walked out of the palace and ascended the city gate tower. He gazed at the convoy that was unceasingly approaching from afar.

A month ago, the great general, Yuwen Tuo, had led the troops to the borders to suppress the rebellion tribes, and together with the High Priest, Dan Yu Wu. This battle had ended so smoothly, and it was all thanks to the High Priest, Dan Yu, who was proficient in the art of gossip and could summon the wind and rain for Lou Lan's army when the time was right!

Helian Shan stood on the city wall and looked at the dazzling splendor of the army. It was her who had returned.

The army majestically headed towards the capital. Yuwen Tuo, who was at the front of the group, looked at the familiar figure on the tower and said to the woman beside him, "He has come to pick you up."

"No …" He is here to welcome the triumphant return of the great army! " The woman who spoke was the High Priest, Yiyu Wu. She was wearing a veil that revealed her clear eyes. It was not hard to imagine that she was also a beauty.

Yuwen Tuo looked at her eyes, but his heart trembled with guilt. He didn't know how to respond to her words.

One Feather Dance was riding on a handsome white horse. She completely ignored the gazes of the bystanders as she followed Yuwen Tuo and slowly approached the capital. "Wuwuwuwu, wuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwuwu …"

As she neared him, her peripheral vision kept on looking at Yuwen Tuo beside her, but that expression on his face always made her very disappointed.

When Helian Lie descended from the city wall, Yuwen Tuo, Dancing Single Feather and a few other deputy generals rode their horses and arrived at the foot of the city wall. The soldiers cleverly pulled the horses for General Yuwen so that he could dismount more stably.

Seeing that Yuwen Tuo had returned safely, he walked forward with a smile on his face. As for Yuwen Tuo, he walked a few steps forward until he was in front of Helian Shan and knelt down: "Yuwen Tuo greets the king!"

"General Yuwen, please get up …" Helian Lie went forward to help him up. After one month, the water and soil at the border seemed to have made him even more robust.

The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Everything was within words …

He released his hand that was supporting Yuwen Tuo, and walked up to her. After quietly staring at her for a few seconds, he said with a praising smile: "This time, besides General Yuwen and the other soldiers, the High Priest has also done a great service!"

"Your Majesty, you've flattered me. This subject has only done what I should do. As the High Priest of the most powerful country in the continent, I have done what I should do." The woman faintly opened her lips. Her beautiful voice, which was as beautiful as heavenly music, lingered in Helian Shan's ears for a long time.

Helian Shan stared at her but didn't say anything. He turned around and walked back to Yuwen Tuo, asking him to command the tens of thousands of soldiers to return to the city.

The citizens of Lou Lan's capital all rushed to the main street today. When they saw the triumphant return of the soldiers, they clapped and cheered them on.

With the king personally coming out of the city to welcome them, the soldiers all had a special look of glory on their faces. Although they had reached the border of desolation, which was still a long time ago, with the High Priest around, this was not a problem.

After obtaining the basic survival solution, the soldiers were more motivated to fight than usual. Yuwen Tuo gave the order to try to fight the enemy together with two people. This would greatly reduce casualties.

This method greatly reduced the number of casualties on the battlefield. In less than half a month, the rebel army at the southern border was completely exterminated!

All the soldiers that returned were rewarded with a certain amount of silver. Yuwen Tuo gave the order to add some silver taels to pacify the dead soldiers. This could be considered as a small compensation to the families of the deceased.

That night, the singing and dancing in Lou Lan's palace were even. Tonight was a feast set up to welcome the victorious return of Great General Yuwen. All the officials of the imperial court who were at least third rank were to attend.

Yuwen Tuo had already changed out of his travel worn armor. After washing up, he rushed to the palace for the banquet. The High Priest, One-Feather Dance, had arrived a long time ago. However, no matter where she was, her face was always covered with a white veil.

"General Yuwen is late tonight. He deserves to be punished!" Bai Yan pulled Yuwen Tuo over and, without further ado, poured him a cup of wine.

Yuwen Tuo picked up a wine cup and raised it towards Helian Lie. After drinking three cups in a row, he turned to Bai Yan and asked, "Right Premier, is it done?"

"General Yuwen sure has a good alcohol tolerance!" Bai Yan flattered and laughed.

"Tonight is a good day for General Yuwen to return. The lonely decree is to cancel tomorrow's morning assembly. Tonight, all our beloved officials can drink to their heart's content!" When Helian Lie opened his golden mouth, many people cheered and leapt into the air.

Helian Shan sat on the throne, which symbolized his status as an emperor. He looked down at the group of officials below him who were happily enjoying their wine. He then picked up a cup of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

When he inadvertently looked in the direction of Dan Yu Wu, a light flashed in his eyes. It was only for a brief moment, but his heart was already feeling very, very stuffy …

Sitting below and to the left of the main seat was the Left Premier Xiao Boyi. She didn't hear what Prime Minister Xiao said to her, and his heart was completely tied to Yuwen Tuo.

Yuwen Tuo gave himself three cups of wine to drink with the ministers in the imperial court. It was not that he didn't notice the burning gaze of Yiyu Wu, it was just that he did not want to face her.

Bai Yan had a hypocritical smile on his face as he turned to look at the king on his throne. The corners of his lips curled up in a smile, as though he was enjoying the moment of peace.

While everyone was flattering each other, a strange flower fragrance suddenly drifted into the hall. A strangely dressed woman slowly walked into the hall with seductive steps.