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Chapter 137 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Han Jiao didn’t expect that he would easily set his boyfriend on the “way back home.” To prove that he could go without sleep for two days and still stand tall. At this momyent. It was already past midnight. Great Chu’s Royal Chief Vase still sat on the … Read more
Chapter 138 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “The urgent military order to mobilize the garrison has left the capital.” The Empress anxiously asked, “How long until they can arrive?” “The first batch of light cavalry can reach the battlefield within fifteen days.” “So long!” The Empress looked at Xie Duo with concern. “Can your Sixth … Read more
Chapter 135 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Han Jiao, as a court official, found it difficult to meet with the ladies of the palace. Xie Duo sent someone to invite the Empress to visit the Eastern Palace in person, as if she were just dropping by to see her son’s playmate. Compared to Xie Duo’s … Read more
Chapter 136 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Prince Yan and Xie Duo were not full brothers. Xie Duo was informed of this secret after the Emperor fell seriously ill. This was Han Jiao’s most plausible inference, which could provide a reasonable explanation for Xie Duo’s unusual behavior. But if Xie Duo was not the Empress’ … Read more
Chapter 133 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> This time, Prince Yan’s expedition lacked the same vigor as the last. He only took a small elite force from the three main army camps. The other troops in the battle were soldiers who had been previously reassigned to guard Luozhou Pass and locally recruited militia. Han Jiao … Read more
Chapter 134 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Only after hearing the young man beside her call out “Mrs. Han” a few times did Mrs. Han slowly come to her senses. She looked up and was instantly calmed by the handsome face of the Prince. “Not knowing that Your Highness would visit our humble abode, I … Read more
Chapter 131 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Urgent military information from Sichuan-Guizhou region had once again reached the capital. Several key checkpoints in Luozhou had been sealed and guarded for several months. The local chieftain, Zhang Mushan, had finally recognized the court’s determination to wage a prolonged war. He had begun secretly fortifying his positions, … Read more
Chapter 132 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> The request to campaign again in Luozhou, although approved by the Crown Prince, had left the entire court in fear due to Prince Yan’s previous disastrous campaign. Even if the Emperor recovered and showed his anger again, no one dared to comply with his wishes and would rather … Read more
Chapter 130 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “Don’t be afraid,” Xie Duo said softly, one hand resting by Han Jiao’s ear. “If you have feelings for me too, I can make you as happy as I am.” Han Jiao lowered his eyes, unable to look at him. “It hurt so much after waking up last … Read more
Chapter 129 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> “I’m angry, and when I’m angry, my eyes turn red,” Han Jiao said with a pout, lowered his eyes, and then turned around. “I’m going downstairs to eat.” Xie Duo watched his retreating figure as he went downstairs. After a short while, he turned and went upstairs as … Read more
Chapter 127 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Xie Duo’s emotions were quite abnormal. Walking out of the prison, Han Jiao didn’t dare to speak all the way. Helping Han Jiao onto the carriage, Xie Duo held him close and then leaned down to wrap Han Jiao’s hands around his neck. This was the same position … Read more
Chapter 128 <Previous Chapter<Table of Contents>Next Chapter> Xie Duo’s voice contained a suppressed excitement, not pain. Han Jiao had never heard Xie Duo make such a low, muffled sound. Suddenly, he felt a sense of imminent danger, as if a buried painful memory deep in his mind was warning him: “Get out of danger immediately.” … Read more
