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The charred ground was particularly glaring against the background of the snow in the distance. The purplish black ground gave off a faint scent of blood. The white bones along the way and the body left behind by the cold weather were visible to the eye.

Groups of vultures were flying in the air. There were also many corpses on the ground, they were pecking at their flesh and blood.

Wild dogs, wild wolves, these animals had distanced themselves from the large group of elite soldiers, but they were reluctant to leave. These corpses of war, sickness, and starvation had made this grassland and all the other animals in the desert go through an exceptionally fruitful season.

Remnants of ruins could be seen everywhere. A faint weeping sound could be heard in the distance, drifting in the air for a long time.

Yue Chanjuan tightly wrapped her body with the fiery red fox fur coat as she gazed out the window of the carriage, watching the scene before her. It wasn't that she didn't understand. Every time she won a war, it required her to use her life and bones to pile up. Just like how she had used her blood and bones to pave her way to the border.

However, when she saw the scene before her eyes, her heart was still deeply shaken and she was unable to calm down for a long time.

There was not a trace of life left in the pair of blank and dry eyes as they blankly knelt by the side of the road and stared at the army.

She couldn't even see the despair in their eyes. There was only a deathly stillness.

Among those people, there were also people from the Central Plains and the Western Regions. They were all kneeling at the side of the road and blankly watched the large group of people walk past them.

The banner representing Prince Xian of the Left forced them to kneel on the ground and wait for the soldiers to pass before they could get up.

"This …"

Yue Chanjuan clenched her teeth slightly. For the sake of revenge, she had contributed to everything that had happened today. Had she done something wrong?

"Your Royal Highness, is this the northern border?"

Was the peace inside and outside the jade door like this now?

"If a general becomes famous, his bones will wither. If a king ascends the throne and becomes famous, how should I describe him?"

Yue Chan silently nestled in Tuoba Fei's embrace, looking at everything in front of her. "Have I done wrong?"

"Wa, wa …"

It turned out that it wasn't her son who was crying. Outside, outside some dilapidated house, there was the corpse of a baby, and the crying of a baby could be heard. No one knew if it was due to hunger or something else.

"What do they live on these days?"

"There are people who starve to death every day, and no one cares about them. Right now, the battles are getting more and more intense, so how long they can live will depend on how strong their vitality is. If they don't get any help, then they can only live on their own."

"Why didn't you help them?"

"No one knows how long this battle will take. With the Grand Moon's military supplies and rations, and the assistance of the Great Kang, how could they have the power to control these civilians? Their livestock and food have already been plundered clean by the criminals and bandits. The able-bodied man either went out to be a bandit or joined the army, while the rest were women, children, the old and the weak. "

Yue Chanjuan did not say anything for a long time. Along the way, she had seen too many tragic scenes. Should she get used to it?

"Your Royal Highness, is there no way to help them?"

"I've already given the order that those who join the army can give out some food to their families. The rest of them can also move to a place closer to Great Moon Sect and become slaves. That's all I can do."

"If the Northern Frontier can't be settled, then these people will die everyday, right?"

"You should understand this, you must pay the price for everything." You should understand this, you must pay for everything.

Yue Chan heaved a long sigh. She didn't want to see this tragedy, but there was nothing she could do to stop it.

Once the war began, even she could not stop it and had to go on. If not, then retreat. Retreating meant death.

"Did Solu Lianshan know I was coming?"

"I don't know. You going to the north is a secret. My arrival might make him uneasy."

"What should I do?"

Yue Chan blankly looked up at Tuoba Fei. At this moment, her heart was filled with confusion, and she didn't know how to proceed.

"Leave it to me. I will arrange everything. You just need to do what I told you to do. You don't need to worry too much about it."

She quietly nestled into Tuoba Fei's embrace. That's right, she would leave everything to him. Up until today, she had already gotten used to giving everything to him, acting according to his instructions.

She only needed to walk on the path that he had pointed out to her, because he was going with her on this path.

"Take a good look at the northern border. ZhongAo Shuang will arrange for you to meet with Qin Feng and Qin Tianxiong in secret. Don't worry, I think that if you don't go find Qin Feng, Qin Feng will also come to see you."

"They knew I was going to the north?"

"We have to let them know."

"Understood, chenqie will follow your arrangements."

"Do you want to see Qin Tianxiong?"

"As you wish."

Tuoba Fei laughed lightly as he embraced Yue Chanjuan's slender waist. Lowering his head, he kissed her. After a long while, he asked, "Is Qin Tianxiong still in your heart?"

"Your consort's heart has already been taken away by you, your highness. Do you not know what's in your consort's heart?"

"We haven't seen each other for over a year. Let's go meet old friends. Do you want me to go with you?"

"Everything will be arranged by Your Highness."

"I want to secretly go to Xiao Shan. Perhaps before you do, I want to meet with Qin Tianxiong."

"On the other side of the mountain …"

"Let him go and cause trouble first. It's better if he doesn't have anything to do."

"You're not going to see him?"

"Of course I won't disturb him. He has too many things to do. If he's smart, he should personally come see me."

"Does he dare?"

"Great Karma is very secretive right now. I am unable to guess Emperor Sheng's thoughts. "Tell me, what does your good royal brother want to do?"

"He is a man who is good at getting the best of things. Everything is in his interest. His scheming mind is unfathomable, and I can't tell anything from his eyes and face. "

"You really admire the Emperor."

"I have to admit, he was born to be a king, was good at hiding himself, and grasped the best opportunity. After succession, everything he did surpassed my royal father, and he was the most outstanding king in all of Da Kang's generations."

"Do you hate him?"

"I don't know. Chenqie doesn't know what sort of feelings she has towards His Majesty. She's either grateful, fearful, or resentful." If it wasn't for the Emperor's pardon, chenqie would have already been granted death. But, chenqie still doesn't understand how the death of the two mufei, the death of Big Brother Crown Prince, and the relationship between the two of them has anything to do with the Emperor. "

"Chan Juan, don't be too bitter on yourself. That is all in the past now. No one can hurt you anymore."

"Yes. With Prince here, chenqie can rest assured. I will always be by your side."

"Attila is too lonely. We should give him a brother or sister."