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"Oh yeah, how is the purse that I told you to embroider?" Xue Shaoli didn't want to discuss this further, so she just said a few quick words and changed the topic.

"Here it is, miss." Liu Xu agreed, then quickly took out an exquisite bag from her bosom and handed it over with both hands.

"Great." At this moment, Xue Shaoli took the purse and placed it on her chest, her face revealing very few traces of a shy girl.

"In a few days, I'll be able to send it to the Third Prince." Xue Shaoli looked into the distance with a look of longing on her face.

"Miss has put so much effort into dealing with the Third Prince. I believe the Third Prince will definitely be touched."

The morning sun shone along the windowsill and scattered the floor with a beautiful weaving pattern.

Because of the punishment he had received from being grounded, he had to stay in the small courtyard and couldn't move out. However, this was also good. Once he was grounded, he wouldn't have to deal with those complicated rules every day. When he saw those treacherous people, no one would bother him.

With this thought in mind, Xue Ruoyun relaxed. She was always like this, always finding a reason to be happy in the dark.

He got up from the bed and stretched. Since he couldn't go out, then he might as well find something to do. As he was thinking, he began to think about how he could make the security in the small courtyard better. First, he had to make a plan. Xue Ruyun began to think as he rested his hands on his cheeks. His eyes looked all around him, but he happened to hold back the sword that was given to him by Mu Ying on the headboard.

Xue Ruyun was a bit absent-minded. He stood up, took it, and carefully examined it. In his mind, he recalled the argument he had with the blacksmith in front of the blacksmith's door.

"Miss, you're awake." At this moment, Yun Zhi came in with a basin of hot water, interrupting Xue Luoyun's train of thoughts.

"This servant will help you wash up."

"Put the basin down first. I have something to ask you." Seeing Yun Zhi come in, Xue Luoyun ordered.

"Yes."

"Let me ask you, what kind of person is this warrior king?" Tell me everything you know.

Yun Zhi heard her ask, her heart full of doubt. This young lady had grown up in the Western Lion Kingdom and was engaged to the Prince of Conquest. She should know more about the Prince of Conquest than him, so why would she ask him about it? However, since the Miss had asked, she could only rack her brain and tell her everything that she had heard.

The Seizure King Mu Sheng was the younger brother of the current Emperor. He was born from the same origin as the current Empress Dowager. Although the two of them were fellow doctors, they both had their own strengths.

The current emperor was very literary and had read many poems since he was a child. He was very fast thinking, knowledgeable about the times, brilliant in every aspect, and his literary talent was extraordinary. He had demonstrated the extraordinary talent he had for governing the country since he was a child.

On the other hand, this Battle-King was particularly fond of dancing sabers and making swords. He was born with astonishing bones. He was a prodigy in dancing, a master in martial arts, and also loved to study military wars. He was good at using troops, and as long as it was a war he led, it could be said that he would win every battle.

He is one of the most famous generals of our Desolate Fruit Kingdom. The reason why our Western Lion Kingdom has been peaceful for so many years is because of him. It was all because His Majesty was governing the country today, while outside, he was leading soldiers to war, protecting the territory and protecting peace.

"That is to say, although the Emperor is in charge of the imperial court, but the military power is controlled by King Zhou alone." Xue Ruyun quickly figured out the relationship between the two.

"This servant doesn't know. This servant only said that it was because I have served in the palace for many years. Occasionally, I would pass by and hear it from the prime minister." Yun Zhi honestly whispered.

"Oh, so that's how it is. Go on." Xue Luoyun nodded his head.

From the valiant demeanor he showed when he saw Mu Ying previously, he knew that he was a martial arts expert. The identity of a person would always be revealed from his temperament.

Xue Ruyun had been a bodyguard for so long, he had a good eye for people. Now that she heard this, she couldn't help but admire him a little more.

"This servant still doesn't understand that Your Majesty has been in the palace for a long time." However, General Mu's reputation is like thunder to the ears, spreading through the streets and alleys of our country. "I've heard that he has an extraordinary character and an elegant demeanor. Of all the women in the Western Lion Country, there isn't a single one who isn't in love with him. But, it's just that …"

"But what?" Seeing that Yun Zhi wanted to say something, Xue Ruoyun hurriedly urged her on.

"I've only heard that this Seizing King is a proud and aloof man, not a woman. "As a result, even now, a dignified general's estate doesn't have a general's wife. They only have a few concubines, and the empress dowager insisted on taking them for the crown prince's filial piety. Only then did he not decline and raise them within the estate."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Thinking of this, Xue Mengyun recalled the time when she had her engagement annulled and nodded her head repeatedly. It seemed like the rumors were right, he really did not like women.

"Miss, why are you so interested in the Expedition King today?" Yun Zhi asked curiously.

After falling into the water, other than the things he had to deal with every day, he was just lying in the sun by himself. He had always been indifferent to the people outside, so why was he so interested in this Seizing King today?

Thinking of this, Yun Zhi couldn't help but laugh, "Could it be..."

However, soon after, his expression became somewhat dejected, because thinking of the young miss, it was really pitiful. Not only was it fine to be tricked by the matriarch and the others, the two of them even went on to end the engagement. Now, if the young miss falls in love with taking over the throne, that would only add to her sadness.

On this side, Yun Zhi's heart was filled with grief and sorrow. She was worried for Xue Ruyun, when she suddenly peeked at him from the corner of her eyes, almost falling down. It turned out that Xue Ruyun had long since walked to the window and leisurely laid down to bask in the sun.

"Seems like I overthought things." Yun Zhi laughed at herself and quickly went forward to serve him.

In the majestic palace.

"This son greets mother empress." After the morning exercise, Mu Sheng entered the palace to pay his respects to the empress dowager.

"It's Mu Ying. Hurry and rise." When the empress dowager saw Mu Sheng come forward to pay her respects, her noble and graceful gaze immediately revealed a trace of the common sense of a loving mother.

"Get up." The empress dowager quickly made a gesture of support and beckoned for King Qinguang to sit by her side.

"Thank you mother."

"Senior Servant Gui, quickly go and instruct the kitchens to bring the favorite snack of the Prince of Confessions." The empress dowager quickly instructed Senior Servant Gui.

"Yes," Senior Servant Gui accepted the order and hurried to make the arrangements.

"Ying'er has been working hard in the military recently. Why do I see that you seem to have gotten skinnier?" In the eyes of every mother, as long as they did not see each other for a few days, they always felt that their children had lost another layer of weight.

"Thank you for your concern, mother. This son has not worked hard. I do not know what business Empress has summoned me into the palace today? " The king asked.

"Oh, it is indeed something. Look at how old Imperial Mother is. I almost forgot." Only then did Her Majesty seem to remember.

"A few days ago, my mother heard that your imperial brother bestowed a marriage on you, and she pointed this Xue Xiang's eldest daughter, Xue Liuyun, to you."

"It is true."