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Qu Ling never thought that so many things would happen after he went to Miao Boundary.

After staring blankly for a while, she asked, "Is there anything wrong with the body of that concubine after she was revived?"

"Yes." Murong Yan lowered his gaze, "I heard from the servant that not long after she was revived, her entire body started to feel cold. She would frequently freeze and injure others, but I didn't know it myself."

This was the same situation as after Huo Xinyi's transformation.

Just as Qu Ling was about to inform Murong Yan about this matter as well as the matter of someone rearing the Soul Sealing Parasite and selling it at a high price, Jin Yi's voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Miss, the people from General Mansion have arrived."

Qu Ling, "..."

Her expression changed again and again. She stood up abruptly and paced back and forth anxiously. Suddenly, she asked, "How are the preparations on the east side of the street going?"

Murong Yan calmly took note of her nervousness and unease, lowered his eyes, and softly said: "I have already prepared everything. The auspicious day for the opening ceremony will be in five days."

Qu Ling fished out a large pile of things from his clothes. There were a Blood Spider and a Jade Scorpion, as well as two small boxes.

The things in the box were secretly prepared by her when Xiao Jingyue went out to prepare for his wedding. She kept it inside her bag until she went out and took it out.

She quickly said, "Help me feed the Blood Spider and the Jade Scorpion. These two boxes, red for Jiang Huo and black for you. I'll go first, see you in five days! "

Saying that, he ran to the back of the door and opened it. Then, he ran away without even looking back.

Murong Yan retracted his gaze, and sat quietly for a moment, then took the black box.

He opened the lid and saw what was inside. He was stunned for a moment. Then, a smile appeared in his eyes.

Qu Ling walked to the backyard, only to see Xiao Yu standing at the center, looking at her with a tense face.

She covered her mouth and coughed, feigning calmness as she said, "You're here."

Xiao Yi said faintly, "That's right. This subordinate has finally found Madam."

Qu Ling, "..."

She put down her hand that was covering her lips, and turned to look at Jin Yi: "I'll be going back first, Ah Xin will leave her here, after I'm tired of playing, I'll let Jiang Huo send her back to General Mansion."

"Alright." Jin Yi replied. Then, he suddenly thought of something and carefully looked at Xiao Yi. He then used Miao Yu to converse with Qu Ling.

Qu Ling stared blankly for a moment, and did not say anything, he only said: "Don't forget to look after Ah Xin and Jiang Huo, and come find me on the General Mansion whenever you need me. I will come back after some time."

Jin Yi watched as they left before turning to look for Ah Xin and Jiang Huo.

Not long after Qu Ling left the General Mansion, Xiao Jingyue entered the palace on his own.

On the way to the imperial study, he met Prime Minister Jiang, who had just left the imperial study and was preparing to leave the palace.

Seeing him, Prime Minister Jiang was startled, "You're back?"

Xiao Jingyue gently nodded, "Did the Prime Minister just come out from the imperial study?"

"About the collapse of the Huai River Embankment." Prime Minister Jiang paused for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "Eighth Prince returned a few days ago, and the Emperor handed this matter over to Eighth Prince to handle."

The embankment of the Huaihe River was only repaired last year, when Chen Lin, the assistant minister of the Ministry of Industry, was responsible for its construction.

Chen Lin was the crown prince's man, and the Eighth Prince was at odds with the crown prince in private. It was impossible for the emperor to not know of this, but he still appointed him to investigate this matter.

Xiao Jingyue didn't express any other opinions, he only said: "This general has to go to the imperial study first, and pay a visit to the Prime Minister Mansion with Ah Ling tomorrow."

Prime Minister Jiang looked at him deeply, and did not say anymore.

In the imperial study, the emperor was frowning as he read through the imperial reports. Suddenly, he heard the attendant report that Xiao Jingyue was seeking an audience. He put down the imperial report and said: "Announcement."

Xiao Jingyue slowly walked in and knelt down to salute: "This subject greets Your Majesty."

The emperor didn't immediately get his men to get up. He casually replied, "You're back."

"Just arrived this morning."

"I heard that after my beloved one left the Murong Villa, she made a trip to the Miao Boundary. Is that true?"

Xiao Jingyue muttered to himself for a moment, and said: "It is indeed true."

"May I know the purpose of your visit to Miao Boundary, my beloved one?"

"Ah Ling wants to meet Grandma, this subject has accompanied her for a trip, I hope that Your Majesty can forgive me."

The emperor looked at Xiao Jingyue and suddenly laughed softly. He pointed to the imperial report in front of him and changed the subject, "Have you ever heard of the collapse of the banks of the Huai River?"

Xiao Jingyue nodded: "I heard a bit."

"Then my beloved one, who would be the most appropriate person to investigate this case?"

"…"

Xiao Jingyue lowered his eyes, and said indifferently: "This subject is a martial general, and has always been leading troops outside, so I do not know much about the matters within the imperial court, thus I am unable to determine who is most suitable to investigate this case."

The Emperor looked up at him with an unfathomable and gloomy expression.

After a long time, he then said softly, "There will be a feast in the palace in the future. Bring that girl with you and enter the palace."

Xiao Jingyue frowned and said: "Your Majesty, this subject has been in the capital for a long time. This subject's father has been out on a tour, so it is impossible for the Southern Guarding Prince to not have people taking charge.

The Emperor waved his hand. "Let's discuss this matter later."

The implication of his words was that I temporarily didn't plan on letting you go.

After Xiao Jingyue heard this, he did not say much more and cupped his hands together as he left the imperial study.

When Xiao Jingyue left, the emperor suddenly sneered twice, pointed towards the door, and at Eunuch Xi who was beside him: "Look, we are discussing about the General Xiao, the War God of Qi Kingdom, only have the Southern Guarding Prince Palace in our hearts, we are not willing to stay in the capital to share our worries for us!"

Eunuch Xi lowered his head and did not say a word.

Even he, a eunuch of the palace, knew that promoting the Crown Prince of the margravine to hand over military power was not a rational act, and that the Crown Prince of the margravine was involved in matters of court.

Fortunately General Xiao didn't have any other thoughts, otherwise …

He was thinking in his heart, but he absolutely could not say those words.

The Emperor took a deep breath and instructed in a low voice with a composed expression, "Get people to keep an eye on them. As long as they sense anything strange, they must report it to me."

Eunuch Xi replied, "Yes."

Qu Ling returned to the Pure Wind House and sent the Aunt Tao to prepare some water for himself before going to his bedroom.

Just as Aunt Tao walked out of the courtyard, he suddenly thought of something and turned around. Standing outside the bedroom, he said loudly: "Miss, I have arranged for the lady that you brought back to stay in the courtyard."

After entering the palace, Qu Ling did not bother with Gu Xi anymore.

When Aunt Tao saw Chu Yu, he was shocked when he saw Gu Xi. He thought that the owner would run over to the General Mansion dressed up as a woman, then heard that the young lady said that he was a servant brought by the Madam. Seeing that the girl was indeed different from Chu Yu, she arranged the servants to stay.

Qu Ling was rummaging through his boxes, looking for changed clothes. Without raising his head, he shouted towards the door, "Alright, I'll look for her after I finish my shower."

Only then did Aunt Tao go to the kitchen and order people to prepare the bath water.

Not long after, a servant brought in water and a bath barrel.

The moment he sat in the bathtub, warm water permeated his entire body, and waves of warmth seeped into his skin and bones. Qu Ling felt as if all the pores in his body had opened up, and he felt extremely comfortable.

Thinking that it was Aunt Tao, she lazily said: "I really don't need your help. Go to the kitchen and get someone to cook for me, I want to eat meat, pork, beef, lamb, and any kind of meat, as long as it's meat, it's fine."

The footsteps outside the screen stopped.

After a moment of silence, a deep male voice sounded: "Get someone to prepare the food."

Aunt Tao's voice came from outside the door: "Yes."

Qu Ling, "..."