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Chapter 123 Wedding ceremony <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents> Wei Peng had already arranged the defense inside and outside the city near Chang’an. He led the troops in advance to clear out the bandits and criminals. Among the Imperial Guards who followed the Little Emperor, two staff officers wanted to lead their subordinates in resistance. However, … Read more
Chapter 122 Support and establish <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Every time you see me, it doesn’t seem like you’re truly uninterested in women.” Li Zhi knew he was always reliable, and she already had some trust in her heart. But thinking that today everything should be made clear, she didn’t let it go easily. … Read more
Chapter 121 Exception <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The following morning, just as Pei Ji had instructed, Li Zhi gave the steward the short letter she had written the previous night and asked him to deliver it to Zhang Jian. Over the next month, everything stayed the same as before. Pei Ji continued to spend … Read more
Chapter 120 Ambition <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Li Zhi struggled to comprehend the meaning behind his words. In that moment, she gazed up at him, her face filled with confusion. Pei Ji’s gaze lingered upon her rarely seen expression of innocence and confusion. In that instant, his heart melted, and he couldn’t resist lowering … Read more
Chapter 119 Sharing a meal <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> When they arrived in Taiyuan after traveling northward from Yangzhou, it happened to be the time when the proclamation of the new Crown Prince from Shu also reached its destination. Accompanying this information was the news that the Emperor had died while still sick, and … Read more
Chapter 118 Light and Shadow <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sensation of warmth touched her fingertips, making Li Zhi quiver involuntarily. She withdrew her hand, unable to resist the feeling. Pei Ji made no attempt to stop her actions and sat nearby, fixing his gaze upon her face. Despite his efforts to control himself, … Read more
Chapter 117 Yangzhou <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The task completed, the team took a momentary break on the road. They rested for a brief period, and approximately thirty minutes later, Huangfu Jing returned with the men who continued the pursuit. “General, that cunning criminal was extremely clever. He was aware of our pursuit and … Read more
Chapter 116 Swinging a blade <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In the vicinity of Puzhou, the opposing armies had been engaged in a standoff for almost two weeks. The rebels, with their scarce provisions rapidly depleting, were not only devoid of confidence but also plagued by restless uncertainty among their leaders, stirred by rampant rumors. … Read more
Chapter 115 Past events <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The sentinels sent out swiftly returned with the message, confirming that An Yi Kang had acted exactly as Pei Ji had anticipated. Following this, he instructed Cao Si Liang to remain in the camp with the troops, while he himself discreetly led a force of over … Read more
Chapter 114 Weakling <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The doors were closed once again, and the Grand Princess furrowed her brow while gazing at the items laid out on the table, completely absorbed in her thoughts. “Your Highness… Madam, what’s wrong?” Shu-niang, still unaccustomed to the new form of address, quickly tried to correct herself … Read more
Chapter 113 Explanation <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The following morning, while it was still dark, the soldiers in the army promptly rose from their beds and organized their belongings. As planned, they were scheduled to leave for Pujin Crossing before the hour of the Dragon. With the reinforcement of forty thousand troops from Hedong, … Read more
Chapter 112 moonlight <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> In Fufeng’s post station, an atmosphere of stiffness and tension enveloped the place once Pei Ji, Li Zhi, and the others departed. Outside the Emperor’s residence, Xiao Ling Fu and his son faced each other, their expressions grave and devoid of words. Li Jing Ye leaned on … Read more
