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Chapter 214 : A Visitor from Jinglan
"You're here?"
"It's not easy to see you!"
In the Hall of Mental Cultivation in Jiqu, after Xiao Xinyue saw the visitor, she put down the letter in her hand, unconsciously smiled at him, and said in a half-complaining, half-teasing tone.
"Your Majesty, please don't speak nonsense. How is it difficult to see Chen?"
"With just one word from you, isn't Chen here at your beck and call~"
Еn ů m̌.a
Ming Chen said with a chuckle, "Chen is not slacking off. If you don't believe me, you can ask Lord Wang where he delivered the imperial edict to me."
The monarch had no monarchical dignity, and the subject had no subject's reverence.
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The relationship between the two was not like that of a monarch and a subject, but like friends.
Xiao Xinyue rolled her eyes at him upon hearing this.
Even if she had three mouths, she probably couldn't win an argument against this person.
She didn't insist on exposing Ming Chen, but just pointed to the small table on the side, "Sit."
É n um а̌
"Okay~"
"You went to the Military Armament Bureau?"
"Yes."
"How is the development of the firearms?"
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Some old-fashioned and rigid ministers believed that firearms were an evil way, harming both others and oneself. When Xiao Xinyue ordered a large sum of money to be allocated for research and creation, some people would jump out to object from time to time.
After the Zhao Qian incident, the old matter was brought up again. It was not to whitewash Zhao Qian, but they just thought it was unnecessary to invest more manpower and material resources in it.
W е̂b̊nо̊ v̊ е̃l̀ Е̄nů m̈ ӑ
But this was all suppressed by her.
She trusted Ming Chen enough, and she also believed in her own judgment.
The Jinglan Alliance was using it, and the effect was outstanding. There was no reason for the new dynasty not to conduct research.
Ming Chen had told her that to fall behind was to be beaten. The times were constantly progressing.
What she had established was a new dynasty. New not only represented a transformed country, but also represented new laws, new systems, and a new era...
She was willing to make changes, and even give up some of the power that a monarch must control, to embrace new things.
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Ming Chen smiled, "Not bad. The new firearms can cause damage to heavy armor, and the cannons are very powerful."
Xiao Xinyue nodded, "Good!"
If others said it, Xiao Xinyue would still have some doubts, but when it came out of Ming Chen's mouth, she was basically relieved.
"If you have any other ideas, feel free to tell me."
This person was very smart, and his head was full of ideas. Sometimes he could see the crux of the problem at a glance, but he was just lazy and wouldn't say it.
For example, the reform of the craftsman system this time was a great attempt.
Ė ñ um̀ а
While reducing bureaucratic corruption, it greatly liberated the creativity and productivity of the craftsmen.
She had also discussed the issue of law with Yun Zheng before. Yun Zheng had relayed it to her, and every sentence had made her feel enlightened.
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Xiao Xinyue was also quite helpless with Ming Chen.
The career-oriented empress couldn't understand the heart of a lazy worker.
"Okay~"
Ming Chen nodded and asked Xiao Xinyue, "Your Majesty, what is the matter for which you have summoned me this time?"
Е nuḿ а̃. і́ d
"Why, can't I summon you if there's nothing?"
After Ling Yu returned, it was even harder to see this person's figure.
She couldn't see him two or three times a month.
Xiao Xinyue glanced at him. For no reason, the empress's tone seemed a little resentful.
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It inexplicably had the feeling of a spoiled little girlfriend. Of course, only Ming Chen could see this side of her in private. The ministers in the court would probably never see such an expression on the empress's face in their lifetime.
"Hahaha, of course you can, of course you can~"
W̊е̂ b̂n о̃ vе l̃ Е n u m̂ а
Ming Chen said with a beaming smile, "If Your Majesty really summoned me for no reason, then I would be quite happy~"
He actually liked to flirt with the empress.
Teasing this noble little girlfriend was actually very interesting.
He just didn't want to deal with complicated matters, and didn't want to work.
"Er..."
This person was very bad. His words were full of traps. If she wasn't careful, she would be led around by him.
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Meeting the other party's smiling gaze, with a hint of teasing, as if it could see into one's heart. Xiao Xinyue was choked, and for no reason, she felt a little guilty.
The tables had turned. She really hadn't called Ming Chen over for a casual chat.
She coughed dryly, unconsciously puffed out her chest, and forcibly saved face, "Hmph, with or without reason, I can summon you!"
She was the empress!
Just a mere Ming Chen, please pay attention to your attitude when you speak!
"Hahaha, good, good, good~"
Е ň um̊ а̂
Xiao Xinyue pursed her lips and said, "Now that Lu Province has also been conquered, and the local officials have all been properly placed, I want to discuss the follow-up matters with you."
Ming Chen didn't like to meddle in those trivial matters, and Xiao Xinyue didn't need him to do those things.
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But his vision and layout in the grand scheme of things could not be ignored. Xiao Xinyue already had a plan in her heart, but she still had to confirm it with Ming Chen.
Ming Chen didn't tease her anymore. When it came to business, he also put away some of his flippancy and asked, "How is the situation with the Xiongnu?"
"The two khans are fighting inextricably. Sheng Luo's offensive is swift and fierce, and Hunye Khan is no match for him. He has asked us for help."
That Dalan was really a waste. Ming Chen and the army of Qian-Yuan had severely damaged Sheng Luo Khan, but he still couldn't win.
Е̌_nú m̌a
"Don't be in a hurry. Let them fight for a while longer."
"En, there was a heavy snowfall on the steppe this year. The Xiongnu have suffered greatly from the white disaster, with heavy casualties."
The environmental problems also made things worse.
After this year, the nation that had been so aggressive and had dared to provoke her in the court was probably now at the end of its rope, and it would be difficult for it to stir up any more waves.
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"Good!"
"Then we have no more threatening enemies around us now. We can send troops to guard the border at the Shen River and develop peacefully."
Еnûm ӑ . і̇ ď
"On the steppe side, send more people to tame them. Use both kindness and force, and strive to incorporate them into our territory."
"Plant grain, train soldiers, and forge weapons. At least for a year, we will not use military force."
Lie low and develop peacefully, climb the technology tree, and then unify the world in one fell swoop.
Qian-Yuan looked glorious. It had conquered the Xiongnu in the west and occupied Lu Province in the north, and was invincible.
But in fact, it was just because the opponent was too weak.
Occupying one-third of a broken country, not accumulating strength properly, and thinking about fighting this and that all day would only accelerate its own demise.
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Xiao Xinyue nodded upon hearing this, "En."
She also thought so.
"The Da Qi in the east has already occupied nearly half of the Chen country's territory and is about to reach Lieyang City."
"Zhang Boxing has just sent a letter. A Blood-Clothed Army is about to attack Wangyang City, asking us what to do?"
Back when she was in a sorry state and fleeing, Lord Zhang had decisively invested in her and had even sent her three hundred light cavalry.
Ming Chen also recognized his talent.
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Xiao Xinyue naturally remembered this person.
"Zhang Boxing, Wangyang..."
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The old dynasty controlled by Dong Zhenghong had collapsed much faster than Ming Chen had imagined. In less than a year, the country was about to be destroyed.
Zhang Boxing, who had stayed in Bo Province back then, was in an awkward position. He had been peacefully governing his small county town, and there was basically no opportunity for him to cooperate from the inside.
There was still an information prompt on Old Zhang.
If Xiao Xinyue hadn't mentioned it, Ming Chen would have almost forgotten about him.
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He pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, I will write a letter. At that time, let Lord Zhang surrender to the Blood-Clothed Army."
"The Blood-Clothed Army is still our ally now!"
"Good!"
Xiao Xinyue paused and said again, "Dong the Traitor is already possessed. He openly kowtows to ghosts and gods in the court, and has even moved a statue to sit on the throne."
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"Yueyang City is in chaos, and the yin qi is dense. During the day, there are many possessed believers. At night, no one goes out. It is said that a hundred ghosts walk at night, and the dead are seen. The boundary between life and death has become blurred."
Although the capital had been moved to Jiqu, Yueyang was, after all, the place where her Qian-Yuan's earth veins had been for five hundred years, and the foundation of its five-hundred-year-old culture.
Е n üm ä
She had grown up there and had lived there for twenty years. She naturally had feelings for it.
Returning to the old capital was her great wish. Now, hearing that Dong the Traitor was so reckless, she couldn't help but feel heartbroken.
And there were countless people of Qian-Yuan there!
The common people were innocent.
"Oh?"
"A statue sitting on the throne? Lord Dong has good taste!"
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Yueyang City was just a city to Ming Chen. He didn't have the same complicated feelings as Xiao Xinyue.
It might not be a bad thing for Dong Zhenghong to play like this.
The road was walked by people. Old Dong was determined to worship ghosts and gods and walk this road to the end. It was also a good opportunity for Ming Chen to see what the result would be.
He had some expectations for these ghosts and gods.
Hearing Ming Chen's sarcastic words, Xiao Xinyue couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
This person really didn't mind making a big deal out of nothing.
Еn û m а. і ḋ
"What about the Blood-Clothed Army? Is there any news?"
Xiao Xinyue shook her head, "No."
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The alliance between Qian-Yuan and the Blood-Clothed Army didn't seem like an alliance, but rather like a contract where they didn't interfere with each other.
Ming Chen lowered his eyes slightly, "Is that so..."
He was actually quite concerned about that elder brother who trusted him so much.
There were treacherous people around him, and the enemy was also strange. The road ahead was dangerous.
Ẃ ѐḃn̂о̄v̌ë l̊ Е̃ ňûmа̇
Wang Huai had received a great favor from Ming Chen, but many times, a great favor was a great enmity.
Wang Huai had risen to a high position, but he had never betrayed Ming Chen. Although Ming Chen did not approve of the path he was taking, their private relationship was still very good.
Xiao Xinyue didn't know what Ming Chen was thinking, but just said, "There is one more thing. The Jinglan Alliance has sent an envoy."
This matter was the main reason why she had looked for Ming Chen today.
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"Oh?"
"The Jinglan Alliance?"
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Ming Chen was quite curious about this overseas island force whose technology tree surpassed his own.
The Jinglan Alliance's base was separated from the mainland by the sea, and the land it occupied was separated from the new Qian-Yuan by the Chen country.
The little bird was lazy now. She spent all day thinking about dipping beans and was unwilling to fly out, so the news was not very well-informed.
"What are they here for?"
"Their envoy has a good attitude and wants to have a friendly exchange with our court and establish an alliance."
"They are willing to send troops to help us attack the Chen country or the Blood-Clothed Army, to help us unify Qian-Yuan, and to return to the old capital."
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The envoy of the Jinglan Alliance was now waiting at the post station and had only briefly conveyed his side's thoughts to Qian-Yuan.
He had not yet formally entered the court and entered the sight of everyone.
"Oh? An alliance? Send troops to help us attack the Chen country and the Blood-Clothed Army?"
"Heh~ I remember the Jinglan Alliance had established an alliance with the Chen country, right? Old Dong was even generous with others' things and gave them a lot of land!"
Back then, Xiao Zhengyang had worked day and night to protect the country. After his death, three provinces were lightly given away by others.
If that sick crown prince knew, he would probably spit out three more liters of blood.
Ēnù m̄а̃
Ming Chen chuckled, "Doesn't Your Majesty think their actions are very familiar?"
They had just decided to rest and recuperate, to lie low and develop wretchedly. This person who had come from across the sea had come up and wanted to instigate them to start a war.
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How could there be so many kind-hearted people in the world?
Not to mention that it involved the interests of countless people, and the game and aid at the national level.
Xiao Xinyue was not a fool. After all, Ming Chen had done something similar not long ago. She also knew what the other party's purpose was in suddenly coming to form an alliance, "It's the same as your strategy for the steppe."
In the eyes of the Jinglan Alliance, perhaps Qian-Yuan was another Xiongnu steppe.
Е́n̄ŭ m̄а̀
Ming Chen asked again, "Then what does Your Majesty plan to do?"
Zhen is asking you!
This prodigal son is actually testing Zhen?!
Xiao Xinyue couldn't help but glare at this person.
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Even though she knew the Jinglan Alliance's plan, she still nodded and said in a deep voice, "Agree to the alliance!"
First, the initiative to start a war was in her hands, not led by the Jinglan Alliance. She could completely postpone it for a period of time to rest and recuperate. The Jinglan Alliance could at most test the waters.
W̌ĕ b̃ n o v̄ёl Ӗn üm̃ӓ
Second, whether it was the mortal enemy Chen country or the current temporary ally Da Qi, they were both opponents and enemies to Qian-Yuan. Their conflicts were irreconcilable. One day, Xiao Xinyue would have to launch an eastern expedition to take back the country. In that case, it was beneficial and harmless to form a long-distance alliance with the Jinglan Alliance.
Third, the alliance of the two countries could complement each other and seize benefits.
It was always better to have one more friend than one more enemy, even if this friend was only temporary and had ill intentions.
An alliance was not a bad thing for both sides.
The leader of the Jinglan Alliance was a capable person. She knew that this friendly alliance could succeed.
If Qian-Yuan couldn't hold back and started a war, that would be for the best, and it would be as she wished.
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If Xiao Xinyue and Ming Chen could guess her thoughts and hold back, then Xiao Xinyue would also know that the alliance was not a bad thing, and the goal could still be achieved.
As for future matters, they would be planned and laid out in the future.
"What do you think?"
"I think so too!"
Xiao Xinyue: ...
She swore that sometimes she really wanted to hit someone.
Е̂n̈ ům а
There were no eternal allies, only eternal interests.
Everyone was just scheming against each other.
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Ming Chen played with the fruit on the table and said with a beaming smile, "I heard that the leader of the Jinglan Alliance, Hong Lingshuang, is a beauty... I wonder if I will have a chance to meet her."
Meeting a beautiful girl was much more interesting than meeting a strong man like Qin Lou.
At least it was pleasing to the eye, right?
Xiao Xinyue: ...
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But Ming Chen didn't know that the opportunity to meet her seemed to have come.
Just after leaving Xiao Xinyue, the next day, someone came to his door.
Jing'an Marquis Residence,
A middle-aged man with a thick beard and hair bowed to Ming Chen somewhat awkwardly, "Xu Hui of the Jinglan Alliance, I have seen Marquis Jing'an."
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The clothes of the Jinglan Alliance were somewhat different from the mainland, and their appearance and outline also had subtle differences.
Ming Chen sized up this Xu Hui and then smiled and stretched out his hand to invite him to sit, "No need for formalities, no need for formalities. Lord Xu, please sit."
Е n̊ ù m а
The attendant poured tea, and the two sat opposite each other.
"The Marquis is truly young and promising, with a heroic and outstanding bearing! Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary."
This marquis was famous, and excessively young. But now that he had seen his true face, Xu Hui couldn't help but be shocked.
At this age, he was just a small soldier!
This person's smiling appearance was unpredictable, but his gaze seemed to be able to see into one's heart.
Ming Chen waved his hand and smiled, "Lord Xu, you are too kind. I have heard that the people of the alliance are straightforward and direct. Let's not beat around the bush. Why don't you tell me what Lord Xu is here for?"
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"Is it for public business? Or private business?"
"Do you represent yourself, or do you represent the Jinglan Alliance?"
What was this person doing here privately?
Was he not preparing to bribe him?
I like it!
A little greedy!
W̆е̊ b n о̆ v̇e l̂ Ē ň um а̌
Ming Chen asked Xu Hui with a beaming smile.
"Er..."
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Ming Chen's series of questions made Xu Hui stiffen for a moment.
He just replied, "I have come to see the Marquis for public business, and also for private business. I do not represent myself."
"Oh?"
Xu Hui cupped his hands at Ming Chen, "To be honest with Marquis Jing'an, I have come to your door to convey my master's good intentions. My master admires the heroes of the world, and the Marquis is the hero among heroes. My master has long admired the Marquis and has long admired you. On this mission, my master specially instructed me to visit the Marquis. Whether this peace talk succeeds or not, I hope the Marquis can come to our Jinglan in the future to meet my master and discuss the future trend of the world."
Ĕ ṅuḿ а. і d
When he left, Hong Lingshuang had instructed him to be polite on this trip.
"Is that so?"
Ming Chen took a sip of tea and smiled, "Lord Xu, you are too kind. Chen is just an unknown scholar. How can I deserve such a grand invitation from the leader?"
Xu Hui: ...
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Do you want to see what you said?
An unknown scholar?
Ŵ еb̂ n о v ѐl̇ Еn u ma
"Marquis, don't be so modest. What you have done is already famous throughout the world. You are a hero, and our Jinglan admires heroes the most."
"If you come to our Jinglan in the future, my master will surely receive you with the highest specifications."
The place that Jinglan now occupied was originally Qian-Yuan's territory!
These words sounded as if he were doing the honors of a host.
Ming Chen seemed to have thought of something. His smile became more unrestrained, and he leaned forward and asked Xu Hui, "May I ask Lord Xu, I have heard that the leader is a stunning beauty, the number one beauty of the islands. Is this true?"
"Er..."
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Ming Chen's sudden turn directly sprained Xu Hui's waist.
He had never expected that the other party would suddenly say such a thing.
What was this young Marquis Jing'an thinking?
Was he not...
He's mouth twitched, his mind a mess, but he still replied, "Marquis, my master is the leader blessed by the sea, and is revered by the people as the siren of the sea. I dare not say she is the number one beauty, but this subordinate has never seen a beauty more beautiful than my master."
Hong Lingshuang was indeed beautiful, but her heart... was hard to say.
Е̌ n̈u̇ḿ а̃
No one could guess her thoughts. Perhaps one second she was smiling at people, and the next second she would pull out a gun and shoot.
Those who dared to covet her had now all become shark feces.
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Now her subordinates had learned to ignore the leader's beauty.
"Is that so?"
Ming Chen seemed to have become interested, and was a little expectant.
"It's absolutely true."
Е̇ ñũ.m̊ a
"Has Lord Xu not seen our empress yet?"
"Er... yes."
He was like a college student in a male dormitory discussing which girl was beautiful. He said to Xu Hui, "After you have seen our empress of Qian-Yuan, you probably won't say that!"
He was also praising his own spoiled empress.
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Xu Hui: ...
What should he say now?
Е̄ ǹ u m̊ а
Either offend his own leader, or offend the empress of Qian-Yuan.
He could only be silent.
He had been on a mission to the Chen country before and had seen many mainland ministers, but he had never seen such a strange person.
He was unconventional, arrogant, and completely untraceable. He couldn't keep up with his rhythm.
"Ahem..."
Xu Hui gave a dry laugh, "Whether it's Her Majesty or my master, they are not people this subordinate can discuss."
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"Marquis, this is a gift from my master to you."
He waved his hand, and the attendant behind him brought up a brocade box and handed it to Ming Chen's attendant.
"Oh?"
This little thing to bribe him was a little too little.
Looking at the weight, it seemed quite light.
Ming Chen was a little disappointed.
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Seeing Ming Chen's flat reaction, Xu Hui was worried that he didn't understand the meaning of this gift, and couldn't help but remind him, "Marquis, I have come with sincerity. This item is a very special gift to our Jinglan Alliance..."
According to the cultural customs of the islands, a conch shell was usually given to the person most admired.
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In ancient times, this rule was very strict. It could only be given to one person in a lifetime, and the person who owned the conch shell could ask for anything from the person who gave it to him.
Now, as the times progressed, these rules had become more relaxed. The giving of conch shells had also become more casual, and there was no longer a mandatory request. But it was still a symbol of great friendship and respect. And for a woman to give a conch shell to a man, it had an extra layer of admiration.
Of course, the leader had no heart, and it was unheard of for her to give a conch shell to anyone.
She had always been unconventional and did not abide by the rules. The thousand-year-old agreement of the alliance not to go to the mainland had been violated by her.
Е̌ n̄ um̀ǎ
This time, she had sent this thing to this Marquis Jing'an whom she had never met. No one knew what she was thinking.
"Is that so?"
Ming Chen didn't know what this thing was, nor did he know what it meant. He just said along with the other party, "Then thank you very much for the leader's good intentions. Chen will definitely keep it well."
"May I ask if the Marquis is willing to accept my master's invitation?"
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Ming Chen smiled, "The leader's invitation is hard to refuse. Chen will naturally accept it."
There were no mobile phones or computers in this era. Staying at home all the time and dipping beans was bad for the body.
En̊ ǔ ṁ а.і̂ d̂
Ming Chen couldn't stay idle. It was destined that he couldn't stay in Jiqu and be lazy all the time. He was indeed very interested in the alliance that had come from across the sea.
A mysterious and beautiful girl leader, firearms... he wanted to know about them all.
Next year, he had a plan to travel again. He didn't need the alliance's invitation, he would go secretly.
The Blood-Clothed Army was about to reach Yueyang City, and the Chen country was about to be destroyed. He also wanted to see what the old capital, which believed in ghosts and gods, had become, and to see if the problems of the Blood-Clothed Army had been exposed... to see his elder brother and those people.
After the Chen country was destroyed, they would be opponents.
Going out more and mastering more information would allow him to better plan the world.
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"Really?!"
No matter how difficult this person was to communicate with, his mission was finally completed.
Xu Hui let out a breath in his heart.
Ming Chen changed the topic and drew a big cake for the other party, "However... Chen holds an important position in the new dynasty and is busy with affairs. I can't spare the time for now. When I have time in the future, I will definitely visit with a heavy gift. How about it?"
He didn't like to do things according to others' rhythm.
The time of travel was still up to him to decide.
En̊umӓ
Of course, if these words were to fall into Xiao Xinyue's ears, she would probably be so angry that she would slap him twice.
Busy with affairs?
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Do you want to see what you do every day?!
"Er..."
Xu Hui's mouth twitched.
He was happy too early.
E̊ ńū ḿ а
Was this considered completing the mission? Or not?
"Good!"
"Our alliance will sweep the couch to welcome you, and we will always be waiting for the Marquis's arrival."
(End of Chapter)
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