Imperial Secrets - Episode 11

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Jiang Hanqing didn't answer her question, only chuckling lightly as he tapped the table with his knuckles, seemingly indifferent.

Fei Qingsi felt a surge of anger at his casual gesture, about to erupt in fury, when a sudden thought struck her.

"If I return to the Southern Frontier and defeat the Wang family's army, could Young Master Jiang help me resolve the issues in the court?"

Jiang Hanqing smiled and shook his head. "Who can resolve matters in the court so easily?"

Before he could finish, Fei Qingsi interrupted him: "Since Young Master Jiang can't resolve my issues in the court, my situation remains unchanged! I'll still have to continue this life of constant fleeing, still be treated as a traitor by the court! The only benefit is helping your Jiang family weaken the Wang family's power! Once your Jiang family gains power, you'll probably be the ones coming after me!"

Although her expression wasn't overtly agitated, Fei Qingsi's piercing eyes betrayed her inner rage.

Hearing her so frank, Jiang Hanqing knew that the tense situation was indeed making Fei Qingsi very anxious, and she was probably on the verge of losing her mind.

Seeing her extremely anxious appearance, Jiang Hanqing decided not to tease her anymore and said directly, "I don't know much about other things. But I can tell you, Qingsi, the court will likely be unable to deal with the affairs of the Southern Frontier for some time to come!"

Fei Qingsi was shocked and said, "Why are you so sure, Young Master? Has something changed in the court?"

Seeing Fei Qingsi's expression, Jiang Hanqing naturally understood that she had not yet received the news of the annihilation of the Imperial Eastern Expeditionary Army, and feigned surprise, saying, "Qingsi, don't you know?

The Imperial Eastern Expeditionary Army has been completely wiped out in Qiut! Li Jixing's head has become a decoration at the Qiut army's victory banquet! The Black Hawk Legion has also become a permanent historical term!"

Fei Qingsi could hardly believe her ears. She was naturally shocked to hear the devastating news of the Imperial army's defeat, but being familiar with the delicate balance of power within the Imperial army, she immediately understood the hidden meaning behind Jiang Hanqing's words.

The Emperor's forces suffered heavy losses under the Qiu Te's attack, especially the annihilation of Li Jixing and the Black Eagle Legion, which was an irreparable blow. Under these circumstances, the Emperor would undoubtedly try every means to overcome the adverse effects of this defeat.

The armies commanded by Yin Yufeng and Shi Yanying were beyond the Emperor's control. Therefore, the Southern Legion commanded by Fei Qingsi would naturally attract the Emperor's attention. If Fei Qingsi could thwart the Wang family's attempt to seize military power and firmly grasp this army, the Emperor, in order to control it, would naturally try every means to win her over. To achieve this, the Emperor would ultimately have no choice but to submit to Fei Qingsi and abandon any pursuit of her past transgressions.

Moreover, given Emperor Wuming's character, he would find it difficult to swallow the bitter pill of being defeated by the Qiu Te. He would certainly find a way to avenge this defeat as soon as possible. Under these circumstances, he would be unlikely to take any further actions against Fei Qingsi.

Fei Qingsi could hardly believe that things had turned so favorable to her. Her voice trembled with excitement: "Young Master Jiang...you...is everything you're saying true?"

"Of course it's true! A few days ago, one of our intelligence points received an urgent report from the capital. How could it be false? Qingsi only needs to return and defeat the Wang family's army, then we can sit back and wait for good news!" Jiang Hanqing feigned indignation, sounding very unhappy.

Jiang Hanqing's words instantly dispelled Fei Qingsi's previous worries.

She never expected the situation to be so unexpected; what was initially extremely unfavorable had suddenly turned into a completely advantageous situation.

Confirming that Jiang Hanqing's words were true, Fei Qingsi immediately decided to return to the south the next day to weather the storm. Afterward, things would be much easier.

At this moment, after the initial joy and excitement, Fei Qingsi quickly regained her usual composure.

Fei Qingsi's ability to stand out so young in an empire teeming with talent naturally indicated extraordinary talent and ability. Fei Qingsi had always observed the court's situation with a cold eye. The events of the past two years had increasingly convinced her that the Great Xia Empire's fate was sealed; the old and incompetent emperor was utterly hopeless.

Fei Qingsi knew that one of the four great families would inevitably emerge victorious, but she couldn't be entirely certain which one. Like most people, however, she favored the Jiang and Wang families. Among them, she leaned towards the Jiang family, not for any other reason than the presence of the unparalleled general Yin Yufeng.

Fei Qingsi had always greatly admired Yin Yufeng and Shi Yanying, acknowledging her own shortcomings compared to them in many ways. With the Jiang family's strength and Yin Yufeng's command abilities, Fei Qingsi believed they were the most likely force to seize power.

It was based on this consideration that she rejected the Wang family's attempts to win her over, leading to the current predicament—because she favored the Jiang family, not the Wang family. No one would bet on a side they believed they couldn't win, and she was no exception.

Fei Qingsi's stake was her control over her army. She knew that as long as she firmly held onto this army, she would eventually find an opportunity to profit. For example, the Wang family seemed to have fallen out with her now, but given the chance in the future, she could use her powerful military as bait to negotiate a reconciliation with the Wang family.

She had to hold onto her stake tightly and wouldn't place her bet lightly until the very last moment when the opportunity was right. This was a gamble that determined her wealth and glory, a gamble that determined her entire life—how could she give it away so easily?! She was already prepared to place her bet in this casino of vying for power, but not now! Even the Jiang family, which she had always favored, couldn't be bet on easily now; she had to observe until the very end before making a decision. She needed to find an opportunity, an opportunity that could demonstrate the unparalleled importance of her bet! Seeing the Wang family's urgent actions, Fei Qingsi had a premonition that this opportunity would soon arrive.

However, her confidence in the Jiang family's ultimate victory had increased even more, because among the younger generation of the four major families she had met, Jiang Hanqing was undoubtedly the most outstanding. She believed that a family with such a young master would not disappoint her.

With her greatest worry relieved, the feeling of sunshine after the rain made Fei Qingsi extremely happy, and she frequently raised her cup to urge Jiang Hanqing to drink. The two chatted amiably for a while.

"Young Master Jiang, could you tell Qingsi the specifics of the Imperial army's defeat in Qiut territory? Is that Qiut Empress named Han Yuexue really that powerful?" Fei Qingsi suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but ask Jiang Hanqing.

Jiang Hanqing naturally wouldn't tell her the truth, and replied evasively, "This... I'm not really sure either! The intelligence I received only briefly mentioned the final results of the battle, without mentioning the details. As for whether that Queen Qiu Te was that powerful, I have no idea. But I think a reputation is well-deserved, so even if she's not that bad, she can't be that bad!"

Fei Qingsi nodded and said, "What the young master said makes a lot of sense! Sigh! I must meet this female general of the mutated tribe when I have the chance, and see what barbarian women look like!"

Jiang Hanqing chuckled inwardly, "These women are always concerned about what other women look like! Even an outstanding woman like Fei Qingsi is no exception!"

He replied casually, "That barbarian woman probably isn't anything special, she must be fat and ugly, how could she compare to Qingsi's beauty?"

Women all like to hear others praise their beauty, and Fei Qingsi couldn't help but return Jiang Hanqing's praise with a sweet smile.

Seeing Jiang Hanqing and Fei Qingsi exchanging glances, Bai Yingjue, standing to the side, was so angry her face almost turned green. She secretly reached under the table and pinched Jiang Hanqing's thigh hard.

Jiang Hanqing, with a bright smile on his face, was busy admiring Fei Qingsi's beautiful face when Bai Yingjue's prank made his expression instantly turn into an indescribable, eerie feeling.

Afraid of being seen by Fei Qingsi, Jiang Hanqing immediately buried his head, cursing inwardly, "That bitch Yingjue, how dare she pull this! I'll teach her a lesson tonight!"

Knowing that Bai Yingjue was watching his every move, Jiang Hanqing lost all interest in the meal.

However, even so, his conversation with Fei Qingsi was enough to deepen their understanding of each other. They discussed many topics at the dinner table, especially exchanging their views on some important military and national affairs. Both of them sincerely admired each other's insight and abilities.

Over the course of the meal, the two felt much warmer than before, their relationship no longer merely a superficial acquaintance.

However, neither Jiang Hanqing nor Fei Qingsi knew then how much this meal would affect their future fate.

After the meal, the weary Jiang family members were allowed to rest. Fei Qingsi, on the other hand, convened a meeting with her generals to discuss the evacuation of An'nan City the next day and the return south.

In the bedroom, two naked people were entangled together.

Before they started, Bai Yingjue couldn't help but ask Jiang Hanqing, "Why is the Wang family so arrogant? Aren't they afraid the court will find out?"

Jiang Hanqing explained, "What the Wang family is doing is practically an open preparation for rebellion. Even if the court finds out, they're just plotting a rebellion in advance! But this kind of thing can't be brought to the forefront; the Wang family will definitely suppress it. Even if the ministers in the court know, no one will mention it to the emperor. Everyone knows that the first person to mention it to the emperor will be the first to lose their head. Besides, even if someone mentions it to the emperor and isn't executed but instead receives a reward, if the Wang family succeeds in their rebellion and settles old scores one day, that person will still die!"

Bai Yingjue asked, puzzled, "Then we can find a way to let the emperor know. Let him deal with the Wang family! Wouldn't that eliminate one of our formidable enemies?"

Jiang Hanqing lightly patted her bottom and laughed. "You idiot: Of course, our Jiang family would never bring it up! Would we let the Emperor deal with the Wang family, and then turn around and deal with us? The four great families are interdependent; we can fight amongst ourselves, but we absolutely cannot let the Emperor devour any of them! Once he swallows one of them, the balance of power shifts, and we'll be no match for him. All four families understand this! So while we're desperately trying to increase our own strength and weaken others, we will never help the Emperor deal with the other families. The Emperor is our true common enemy! Let the Wang family handle it; they can't do anything good anyway, and it'll only draw the Emperor's attention! That way, the Emperor won't notice us, and we can secretly fish in troubled waters! So the more murky the water, the better!"

Bai Yingjue, after hearing Jiang Hanqing's words, realized how complex politics truly was, how intricate the relationships between enemies and friends were!

Jiang Hanqing continued, "Do you know why I gave Fei Qingsi advice today?"

"Isn't it because I saw she's a beautiful woman and wanted to help her out, hoping she'd be grateful to you and become your woman in the future?" Bai Yingjue's words were filled with intense jealousy.

Jiang Hanqing chuckled softly, pinched Bai Yingjue's nipple hard, and scolded lightly, "Pah! Do you think your husband is really a pervert? I'm not doing this to make her grateful! Besides, a woman like her wouldn't feel gratitude at all! I'm just doing this to prove to her that I, Jiang Hanqing, am not an ordinary person! I'm quite capable! That way, she'll place her bet!"

Bai Yingjue let out a soft moan when her nipple was pinched, but her lower body immediately became wet, unable to resist the itching sensation in her genitals. She gently rubbed her thighs against Jiang Hanqing's body, muttering dissatisfaction, "What? What bet? Is it that you want that girl to marry you?"

Seeing that she was still entangled in this question, Jiang Hanqing couldn't help but laugh, "It's not like that! Contending for supremacy is actually a gamble! The people watching are waiting to place their bets, just like in a casino, but of course, the bets are quite high. If you bet right, you'll be a founding hero; if you bet wrong, you'll lose your head. Everyone..." The treasures in their hands varied in size. Those betting small amounts didn't care; they placed their bets without much hesitation. But those betting heavily were naturally extra cautious, afraid of making a mistake. It would be terrible to bet something so valuable and ultimately lose.

Fei Qingsi was one of those holding a heavy bet, waiting to place it. Her hundreds of thousands of troops were a treasure no matter where she bet them! But precisely because of this, she was extremely cautious, afraid of betting wrong and losing everything! Now you see, she's not handing the army over to the Wang family; this clearly shows she doesn't have faith in the Wang family and isn't willing to bet on them! So we need to attract her bets and get her to bet on us. What I'm doing today is to make her think I'm a shrewd person, that betting on me won't be a mistake!

As he spoke, Jiang Hanqing's hands began to caress Bai Yingjue's breasts, lower abdomen, and vulva, causing Bai Yingjue to gasp and moan softly.

While fondling Bai Yingjue's voluptuous body, Jiang Hanqing continued, "The Wang family is acting so hastily and ruthlessly in this matter; it seems they're about to rebel! And we didn't even know! We must hurry back and prepare, devise a countermeasure, just in case they… Oh… you… you damn vixen… I was talking about serious matters… and you… see… see… how I'll deal with you!"

As he spoke, Bai Yingjue's thighs rubbed against his groin, and with just a couple of touches, his penis immediately became erect. Unable to resist the woman's teasing, panting, Jiang Hanqing immediately rolled over and pinned Bai Yingjue down.

"You slut, you dared to pinch me at the dinner table! No respect for elders! Is your cunt acting like a jerk?" Jiang Hanqing pinched Bai Yingjue's breasts hard, looking triumphantly at her pained expression as he questioned her.

The woman, already trained into a sex slave, immediately answered obediently, "Yes! It's my cunt that's being slutty! Please punish me, Master!"

Jiang Hanqing gently pried open her buttocks, revealing her brown anus.

After his recent frenzied play, Bai Yingjue's anus had changed from being tightly closed to being slightly open.

Jiang Hanqing grinned lewdly and forcefully inserted two fingers into Bai Yingjue's anus, roughly probing inside.

Bai Yingjue's body writhed violently, her full breasts rubbing against Jiang Hanqing's chest. Her engorged nipples looked particularly alluring.

"Slut! Does playing with your anus make you feel this good?"

"Yes! Master, playing with my cunt's anus feels so good! Master... Master, please fuck my cunt's anus to pieces!" The cruel words made the woman, deeply addicted to sadomasochistic pleasure, even more shameless!

"Hmph! You're just as despicable as your mother! When you're with her, I'll show you just how filthy she is!" The thought of humiliating his beautiful mother filled Jiang Hanqing with immense excitement.

"Yes! Master…when the time comes…let Yingnu help Master play with that slut…okay?" Bai Yingjue listened to her beloved man's words, her heart pounding with excitement.

Her buttocks involuntarily wiggled, allowing Jiang Hanqing's fingers, inserted into her anus, to rub her anal opening more thoroughly, relieving the itching in her lower body.

"Hehe! Tell me, how are you going to play with her?" Jiang Hanqing asked excitedly.

“I…I want to hang her in the room and whip her cunt raw! Then…then…I want to put nipple rings on her nipples, a symbol of her slave status…and…I want to put rings on her vulva too! Okay?”

“You slut…you still have the nerve to call yourself my mother’s best friend?…If she knew what you were thinking, she would regret ever knowing you!” Bai Yingjue’s thoughts of insulting her mother excited Jiang Hanqing even more, and the movements of his fingers digging into her anus became even more brutal.

“Alright! I’ve decided, when we get back I’ll make you work as a prostitute for three days! Damn it! How dare you lay a finger on my mother! You filthy bitch, die!”

Getting up, Jiang Hanqing reached for a red candle from the bedside and poured the scalding candle wax onto Bai Yingjue’s breasts without mercy.

The scalding wax made Bai Yingjue tremble all over, and although she tried to struggle, Jiang Hanqing held her down tightly, preventing her from moving. All she could do was scream and cry. Jiang Hanqing showed no sympathy, continuing to drip wax onto her body while roaring, "You slut! You dare to lay a finger on my mother?"

"Please... Master... Waaah... I can't take it anymore... It's burning me... Waaah... I won't do it again... I'll never do it again!" Bai Yingjue cried and begged Jiang Hanqing for mercy, her eyes rolling back from the scalding wax.

Jiang Hanqing looked at Bai Yingjue's pleading body with a rapturous gaze, then stomped hard on her genitals, rubbing them forcefully.

Through her tear-filled eyes, Bai Yingjue looked at Jiang Hanqing with pitiful, pleading eyes, hoping he would spare her.

Jiang Hanqing half-squatted beside her, watching the punished slave with smug satisfaction, constantly cursing, "You slut! See if you dare to have any more evil thoughts about my mother! I'm telling you this one last time, you can play with my mother, but if you want any other man to touch a single hair on her head, I'll kill you! Do you hear me!"

Only after the pitiful Bai Yingjue repeatedly promised that she would never again have any designs on Yin Yufeng did Jiang Hanqing pull the red candle out of Bai Yingjue's vagina.

Bai Yingjue, who was almost tormented to the point of losing all feeling, suddenly felt a sense of relief and weakness as the candle left her flesh. She collapsed onto the bed, sobbing weakly, secretly cursing herself for enduring such humiliation from a man.

But Jiang Hanqing's torture of her was not over yet. The hard slaps on her breasts and lower abdomen made Bai Yingjue quickly sit up on the bed.

"Go! Lie down on the edge of the bed and stick your ass up!"

The obedient slave immediately carried out her master's order, crawling to the edge of the bed and sticking her buttocks, covered in red handprints, high in the air, facing Jiang Hanqing.

Jiang Hanqing checked the wetness of Bai Yingjue's vulva and cursed, "You slut! You're getting more and more slutty! Look how much more your juices are flowing now!"

He pressed down hard on Bai Yingjue's buttocks and inserted his huge penis into her slightly open anus.

The feeling of his penis being tightly gripped by the fat was what he truly enjoyed.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Hanqing quickly suppressed the urge to ejaculate.

He squeezed Bai Yingjue's buttocks tightly with both hands, leaving deep five-claw marks on them.

Bai Yingjue seemed to sense that Jiang Hanqing was about to ejaculate, and at this moment, she actually began to move her hips back and forth, and consciously tightened the muscles around her anus.

The grip of her anus on her vulva suddenly tightened, and the friction intensified. Jiang Hanqing almost couldn't hold back from ejaculating immediately. With a muffled groan, Jiang Hanqing quickly grabbed Bai Yingjue's long hair, like a knight reining in his warhorse, pulling it back with all his might.

The pain from Jiang Hanqing's forceful tugging caused Bai Yingjue's head to tilt back, and her body could no longer move back and forth. This allowed Jiang Hanqing to control his urge to ejaculate.

He slapped Bai Yingjue's buttocks hard twice and angrily scolded, "You slut! You almost made me ejaculate! No! I can't give you pleasure tonight!"

Seeing Jiang Hanqing's resolute expression, Bai Yingjue knew that she had no hope of getting final satisfaction from this man tonight, and could only do as he said and play by herself.

But the feeling of emptiness not only did not improve, but grew stronger.

Helpless, Bai Yingjue had no choice but to insert the fingers of her other hand deep into her vagina and probe.

The burning sensation deep within her vagina seemed utterly unsatisfying, the intense heat driving Bai Yingjue to lift her buttocks slightly off the bed, shaking them violently in the air.

The constant friction between her tender vagina and fingers did little to alleviate her discomfort. The cruel gaze of her beloved man sitting before her drove Bai Yingjue to a near-madness. She

frantically dug into her vagina, kneaded her breasts, and even prodded her anus, sobbing loudly and calling out Jiang Hanqing's name, hoping he would have mercy and allow her penetration.

Her cries did indeed draw Jiang Hanqing to her side, but just as she was filled with hope, his actions plunged her into utter despair.

Jiang Hanqing showed no intention of inserting his penis into her body to relieve her unbearable itching. He simply sat beside her, his hateful hands cruelly caressing Bai Yingjue's sensitive areas.

He skillfully manipulated Bai Yingjue's nipples, massaged her clitoris, and gently rubbed her anus. None of these actions were intended to alleviate Bai Yingjue's pain; on the contrary, they only intensified her discomfort.

Her head throbbed, sweat streamed down her body, and she uttered every obscene word she knew. Jiang Hanqing, sitting beside her, was astonished; he wondered where she had learned so many swear words.

Bai Yingjue tormented her body for a long time before finally releasing her hot fluid in her agony. She lay there helplessly, unable even to move.

The exhaustion after her first, arduous orgasm did not bring her any satisfaction. Her eyes remained fixed on Jiang Hanqing beside her.

Her nipples remained erect, her labia, violently manipulated by her own fingers, were slightly parted, fluid continuously flowing from them, and the engorgement of her clitoris seemed unrelieved. Yet, all of this seemed insufficient to arouse Jiang Hanqing's interest.

He remained seated quietly to the side, a cruel smile playing on his lips as he watched the naked woman tormented by lust before him.

"Qing, I beg you! Let me have my way just once, just once!" Bai Yingjue could no longer bear the agonizing emptiness of unfulfilled desire, and pleaded with Jiang Hanqing for his pleasure.

Jiang Hanqing looked at her mockingly, laughing disdainfully, "Aunt Ying, you're such a slut! Even after you've come, you're still not satisfied!"

Bai Yingjue gently rolled over, pressing her body against Jiang Hanqing's, wriggling slightly, trying to arouse his desire. But although Jiang Hanqing's penis quickly hardened, he showed no intention of penetrating her.

Seeing that Jiang Hanqing ignored her, Bai Yingjue buried her face in her mouth and began to stroke his penis. But after only a couple of strokes, Jiang Hanqing violently grabbed her hair and lifted her up.

Looking at this cruel man who was preventing her from enjoying herself today, Bai Yingjue couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Qing, why? Why are you treating me like this today? Please, just give me a quick death!"

Jiang Hanqing looked at her coldly and said, "When you attacked me during dinner earlier, weren't you more pitiful than you are now?"

Bai Yingjue then realized that Jiang Hanqing had been tormenting her all this time simply because of her jealous touch earlier, and she suddenly felt wronged.

"I only did it because I love you so much! Seeing that bitch seducing you made me feel bad, so I couldn't help pinching you! You don't have to torment me like this!"

Hearing Bai Yingjue's tearful complaint, Jiang Hanqing said, "Hmph! Let me tell you! You're not allowed to do this kind of thing again! Remember, if you dare to complain to me again, I'll punish you!"

Hearing that Jiang Hanqing's words implied forgiveness, Bai Yingjue quickly nodded and said, "Yes! Yes! Qing, I won't dare to do it again! Please, love me!"

Jiang Hanqing found her beautiful, tearful appearance quite attractive. In fact, he had been holding back all along, just to give Bai Yingjue an unforgettable lesson, to teach her not to be arrogant in the future. Now, seeing Bai Yingjue apologizing to him, he could no longer restrain himself.

With a swift movement, Jiang Hanqing pinned Bai Yingjue to the bed. Before she could even cry out, his penis was already deeply inserted into her burning vagina.

After the agonizing ordeal just moments before, Bai Yingjue's vagina seemed to relish the experience of being with a man.

Jiang Hanqing lifted Bai Yingjue's buttocks off the bed, his lower abdomen taut, and began a series of rapid, forceful thrusts, causing Bai Yingjue to shake her head and scream, desperately swaying her hips to meet his movements.

When Jiang Hanqing buried his face in Bai Yingjue's nipple, she screamed, her muscles tensing, her legs contracting violently, and fluid gushing from her uterus.

Gritting his teeth, he pushed his thrusts to their limit, and after a frenzied series of thrusts, Jiang Hanqing also reached orgasm.

Having had such intense sex without rest after a long trip, the sudden relaxation after ejaculation left him feeling utterly exhausted.

He gently embraced Bai Yingjue's warm body, his penis still inside her vagina, and the two fell asleep in that embrace.

Chapter 33 The Hidden

Sect Master

When Jiang Hanqing woke up early in the morning, he found the outside world in complete chaos.

He went outside and saw that Fei Qingsi's soldiers were busy packing their belongings to return south.

Jiang Hanqing instructed Bai Yingjue and the others to pack as well, and then went to bid farewell to Fei Qingsi.

When Jiang Hanqing found Fei Qingsi, she was busy instructing a group of her generals on some matters. Seeing Jiang Hanqing enter, she nodded to him, indicating that he should wait a moment.

Seeing that she was overwhelmed, Jiang Hanqing didn't want to wait idly by, so he went out for a stroll. Unexpectedly, everywhere he went, there were busy soldiers. Many of them seemed to find him strange, constantly giving him strange looks from behind. The way they looked at him gave him the feeling that these soldiers hadn't seen a nobleman in decades. Being stared at like that, he suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. Disturbed, he retreated to his quarters, only to find Bai Yingjue and Lin Fengxian already packed and waiting to leave.

Seeing him return, Bai Yingjue asked, "How is it? Can we go now?" Seeing Jiang Hanqing shake his head, Lin Fengxian became anxious.

"Brother Qing, do we still have things to do here? Why aren't we leaving yet!" Jiang Hanqing, seeing his impatient expression, laughed, "I haven't said goodbye yet! Why are we leaving?"

"Well…didn't you just say you went to say goodbye?" Lin Fengxian asked, puzzled.

"I did say goodbye! But they're busy, they don't have time to see me!"

Hearing the two of them having such a poor conversation, Bai Yingjue rolled her eyes in annoyance, about to say something. Suddenly,

Jiang Longxiang exclaimed "Huh!" behind Jiang Hanqing. The three of them turned around to see Jiang Longxiang staring at Jiang Hanqing in disbelief.

"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Jiang Hanqing asked, bewildered.

"Young Master, on your back…!"

Lin Fengxian and Bai Yingjue hurriedly went behind Jiang Hanqing and were equally stunned. Seeing this,

Jiang Hanqing knew something was wrong and quickly took off his outer garment.

On his back, neatly written in calligraphy, were the words: "You little bastard, I came to see you, and you were playing with women!"

Looking at these words, Jiang Hanqing felt a mixture of amusement and exasperation. No wonder the soldiers had been giving him such strange looks. Bai

Yingjue exclaimed in surprise, "What happened? Who wrote this for you? When did they write it?" Jiang

Hanqing smiled bitterly and said, "An old senior, an old senior I can't afford to offend!

Sigh! I didn't expect that after all these years, he's still the same!"

He shook his head and didn't say anything more, only asking Bai Yingjue to find him another outer garment to wear.

Bai Yingjue muttered to herself, "When did he write these words? Last night? Then wouldn't that mean...?"

Thinking that her shameful act with Jiang Hanqing last night might have been seen by this writer, Bai Yingjue's face turned bright red.

Jiang Hanqing knew what she was thinking and nodded, "That's right! It should have been around that time last night! But it's okay..." Seeing Lin Fengxian and Jiang Longxiang listening nearby, he frowned and glared at the two of them. The two immediately understood and hurriedly slipped out the door. After

they left, Jiang Hanqing leaned close to Bai Yingjue's ear and whispered, "Those are the words left by my master!" Bai Yingjue was startled and said, "You mean..." Suddenly

remembering that she shouldn't say this casually, she quickly looked around to make sure no one was there before lowering her voice and asking Jiang Hanqing, "You mean... the Hidden Sect?" Jiang Hanqing nodded and said, "That's right! It's him! Sigh! It's been four years since I've seen him! I wonder how he found us!" Bai Yingjue muttered, "I think he must have been following you on the road for a long time! He just didn't warn you!" As she spoke, her face turned red again. Jiang

Hanqing laughed and pulled her into his arms, kissing her gently. "Are you embarrassed because he saw everything that happened on the road? Don't worry! He doesn't like peeping. Besides, it's not like you lost anything!" Bai Yingjue didn't dwell on the matter, but frowned and asked, "If he was following us on the road, how come we didn't know anything?" "His martial arts... are unfathomable!" Jiang Hanqing's answer was brief, but it only fueled Bai Yingjue's curiosity, making her want to know just how unfathomable he was. "But why didn't he come out to see you? Is there some taboo about him meeting you?"

Bai Yingjue was still unwilling to give up, trying to find out more. "I don't know! He's always been like this, so strange! I've never understood his thoughts!"

At this moment, Lin Fengxian's voice came from outside the door: "Young Master, Marshal Fei Qingsi has come to visit!" It turned out that Fei Qingsi had finished explaining things and, seeing that Jiang Hanqing wasn't waiting for her, guessed he had gone back to his residence, so she came to see what Jiang Hanqing had wanted to see her about earlier. Jiang

Hanqing told her about his departure, and since Fei Qingsi was also preparing to lead her troops away, he didn't try to stop her. "Qingsi, if you ever need any help from the Jiang family in the future, just send someone to inform us!" Jiang Hanqing instructed Fei Qingsi before leaving.

Fei Qingsi naturally understood the implication of an alliance between them in Jiang Hanqing's words, and smiled, "Young Master Jiang, please rest assured, Qingsi will certainly not be polite! And as for anything you need, Young Master, Qingsi will do her best!" The two exchanged knowing smiles, wished each other "Take care," and parted ways.

Watching the four members of the Jiang family step out of the Marshal's Mansion, Fei Qingsi said to one of her lieutenants, "Young Master Jiang will surely achieve great things in the future!"

The lieutenant quickly echoed, "Indeed! The Zhenguo Duke's family has always been pillars of the nation, and Young Master Jiang will undoubtedly become a meritorious official! Of course, he will achieve great things!" Fei

Qingsi, naturally, chuckled and shook her head at his answer, leaving the lieutenant standing there, racking his brains trying to figure out what was wrong with his answer that made the Marshal find it so amusing.

After leaving An'nan City, Jiang Hanqing and his party embarked on the final leg of their journey to the capital. This section consisted of wide official roads, allowing horses to gallop freely, making the journey exceptionally easy. With their homes nearing their doorstep, their mood naturally improved, and the four of them were happy and chatting all the way.

For the first two days, Bai Yingjue had hoped that Jiang Hanqing's master would appear, wanting to see what the renowned leader of the Yinmen Sect was like, but he never showed up. She wanted to ask Jiang Hanqing, but he seemed to have completely forgotten that his master had appeared two days prior, and he hadn't considered when his master might reappear. Seeing this, Bai Yingjue had no choice but to give up the idea of asking him, knowing it would be pointless.

In the following days, Bai Yingjue gradually put the question of Jiang Hanqing's master out of her mind. After five days of travel, on December 18th, the Jiang family arrived at "Nanxingkou."

"Nanxingkou" was the first treacherous mountain pass on the official road south of Yong'an Prefecture, and also the first important pass south of the capital. This pass was only about two hundred li from the capital; beyond this pass, the land was mostly flat and indefensible.

When Jiang Hanqing and his party arrived, they were met with a heavily fortified defense. Large cavalry units were stationed on the open ground outside the pass, and the gate towers were filled with swords and spears, and figures moved about. Judging from the situation, this was a defensive preparation to guard against a surprise attack on the capital by the so-called "rebel army" led by Fei Qingsi.

When Jiang Hanqing and his group passed through the checkpoint, they were harassed by several guards who claimed they came from the south and were suspected of colluding with bandits, threatening to detain and interrogate them. No matter how much Jiang Hanqing and his companions pleaded, the guards refused to let them pass, even offering money didn't solve the problem. Having no other choice, Jiang Hanqing revealed his group's identity.

Upon hearing that the person they were about to detain was the young master of the Zhenguo Duke's family, the guards were terrified and immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, kowtowing repeatedly in confession. Meanwhile, the commander-in-chief stationed at the checkpoint received a timely report from his subordinates that when the young master Jiang passed through the checkpoint, the guards below did not recognize him and had offended him. The commander-in-chief was so frightened that he scrambled to apologize. It

turned out that this commander-in-chief was named Li Hong. He used to be Yin Yufeng's subordinate and had made many military achievements. Two years ago, the Jiang family had placed him as commander-in-chief at this strategic pass south of the capital, making him a direct descendant of the Jiang family. Now, hearing that his few fools had offended the young master, he was terrified, fearing it would ruin his future. While kneeling on the ground and repeatedly apologizing to Jiang Hanqing, he grew increasingly resentful and jumped up to kill the unfortunate soldiers.

Jiang Hanqing quickly stopped Li Hong, telling him to release the soldiers and not to blame them. He also comforted him, telling him to focus on his work and not to worry about what had happened.

Only then did Li Hong feel relieved and released the soldiers as Jiang Hanqing instructed. Thinking that he had unexpectedly gained favor with the young master, he was so happy that he gave the soldiers some silver, saying it was to calm their nerves. Jiang

Hanqing, having been away from the capital for so long, was unaware of recent events at court and inquired of Li Hong about the situation there… Li Hong quickly recounted what he knew.

Around the fifth day of the twelfth month, news suddenly broke that Consort Qingsi was plotting a rebellion, claiming her army had returned to the country and was less than a thousand miles from the capital. The emperor was furious and immediately ordered preparations to repel Consort Qingsi's rebel army, and commanded the garrison at Nanxingkou to prepare for battle against a possible surprise attack.

Upon receiving the orders from the capital, Li Hong immediately arranged for men to maintain vigilance day and night, preparing for battle.

On the seventh day of the twelfth month, approximately 100,000 cavalry reinforcements from the capital arrived at Nanxingkou and encamped there, assisting the existing garrison. They brought news that the remaining troops in the capital region were being assembled and would soon number 400,000 to repel Consort Qingsi's rebel army.

However, on the ninth day of the twelfth month, new reports arrived from the capital. On the sixth day of the twelfth lunar month, just as the reinforcements for "Nanxingkou" were dispatched, news of the annihilation of the Imperial Expeditionary Force at Qiut reached the capital. The people of the capital, accustomed to news of war victories, initially refused to believe this devastating news, thinking it was merely a rumor. However, the rumor was quickly confirmed: the 400,000-strong Eastern Expeditionary Army had indeed been wiped out!

The entire city erupted in cries of despair; this was undoubtedly a tremendous tragedy for the nation. It was a tragedy of national mourning. Among the 400,000 fallen soldiers were many sons of local families in the capital. The grief of their families, the loss of loved ones, was indescribable. This heart-wrenching pain also affected neighboring families, even those who may not have had relatives or friends perish in the disaster. For a time, Yong'an Prefecture, the largest city in the world, was plunged into an unprecedented atmosphere of sorrow.

When Emperor Wuming heard the news in court that day, he slumped on his throne for a long time without uttering a word, his spirit utterly dejected. But soon after, the old man, seemingly gaining immense strength from nowhere, stood in the hall with an energy he hadn't possessed in years, unleashing a furious tirade. He denounced the expeditionary force's defeat as a disgrace to the imperial army and vowed to take new and greater actions to annihilate the Qiut barbarians.

Some bolder officials immediately reminded him that Fei Qingsi's rebel army was also about to attack the capital, and the empire was facing an unprecedented crisis. The enraged Emperor Wuming declared that he could simultaneously deal with all enemies. He proclaimed that he still had the "Jade Phoenix Legion" and the "Flying Eagle Legion" unused, not to mention countless other armies. He claimed he could wage war on all sides simultaneously if he so desired.

During his rage, no one dared to speak; only the emperor's beastly roar filled the hall.

After roaring for a full hour, the emperor drove all the ministers out of the hall, leaving him alone inside, lost in thought. That afternoon, the emperor's first edict was issued from the palace: all soldiers who died in this war would not receive compensation, and their families' taxes would not be exempted, for they were a disgrace to the empire! To attack a backward, barbaric tribe with 400,000 troops and suffer total annihilation could only mean they hadn't fought bravely; they all deserved to die! The entire city was stunned by this ruthless edict; no one would have imagined that the emperor would issue such a cruel and heartless decree at such a time.

The emperor's second edict, issued immediately afterward, ordered the mobilization of all military forces in the capital region to prepare for a second expedition against the Qiut people. It also demanded that all other regions of the empire send troops and provisions to the capital to support the full-scale war. It declared that the emperor was determined to completely crush the Qiut barbarians and would not withdraw until these daring barbarians who dared to offend the Celestial Empire were thoroughly eradicated.

The emperor's third edict ordered Yin Yufeng and Shi Yanying to immediately abandon all their affairs and return to the capital to discuss the attack on the Qiut!

Almost everyone understood that the Emperor was truly going to engage in a bloody battle with the Qiu Te people. The Emperor's latest edict to Nanxingkou ordered the garrison to hold their posts, await reinforcements, and resist any potential rebel attack. As

for the four major families, they seemed to have a tacit understanding in this matter; none of them voiced any opinion, allowing the Emperor to rant and rave.

Hearing Li Hong's words, Jiang Hanqing was speechless for a moment. Although he had anticipated the emperor might be deeply affected, he hadn't expected him to be so utterly deranged, practically losing all reason. However, for Jiang Hanqing, this news was excellent news; the more insane the emperor became, the better for him. He understood why the four great families had remained silent about this matter—it was because they all shared his sentiment: let that damned emperor go mad alone! What

truly delighted Jiang Hanqing was the news that his mother would be returning to the capital by imperial decree. He would see his mother again after four years of separation. Having

obtained enough interesting information from Li Hong, Jiang Hanqing and his companions left "Nanxingkou" and continued north along the official road. In less than two days, they would be back in the imperial capital, Yong'an Prefecture.

That evening, Jiang Hanqing and his group arrived at an inn beside the official road for the night. This inn was located in a small market town beside the road. The market town was small, with fewer than ten shops in total. The inn only had this one room, so business was pretty good. When Jiang Hanqing and his group arrived, only two rooms on the second floor were left.

This was perfect; Jiang Hanqing and Bai Yingjue shared one room, while Lin Fengxian shared with Jiang Longxiang.

After putting their things away in their room, the four of them went downstairs to the lobby for dinner. They ordered a few dishes and had just taken a couple of bites when Jiang Hanqing suddenly heard someone at the next table mutter, "Sigh! The world is going to the dogs; they don't even greet old men anymore!"

The voice was low, but it was clear enough for Bai Yingjue and Jiang Hanqing, who were both highly skilled in martial arts. Jiang Hanqing was startled by the sound, a look of surprise appearing on his face, but he didn't turn to look in the direction the voice came from.

It was Bai Yingjue who turned to look in that direction. She saw only one person in a white robe sitting there. This person wore a blue bamboo hat. His straw hat tilted askew, almost completely obscuring his face, so no one could see his features. A longsword, its scabbard rusted, was slung across his back; it was unclear which exorcist he had stolen it from. On the table in front of him lay a dish of fennel beans, a bottle of white liquor, and a pair of chopsticks—nothing else. The man ate the fennel beans with his chopsticks while drinking directly from the bottle. When he tilted his head back to drink, Bai Yingjue could see that his chin was exceptionally fair, suggesting he wasn't very old, or rather, it was the chin of a young man.

"The guy who spoke earlier must have been this man! But judging from his chin, he doesn't seem old at all! So why would he call himself an old man? And why did Qing'er tremble when she heard his voice?" These questions arose in Bai Yingjue's mind. Suddenly ,

she recalled the note left on Jiang Hanqing's clothes a few days ago, and a thought flashed through her mind: "Could he be Qing'er's master? Could he be the legendary Hidden Sect Master?" Turning

her head to look at Jiang Hanqing, Bai Yingjue was about to ask him in a low voice when she saw him nod at her and blink a few times. His expression clearly said, "I know what you're thinking! That's right, he's the one you guessed!"

Bai Yingjue's face turned deathly pale. She turned and stared intently at the white-robed man, trying to make out the face hidden under the bamboo hat of this legendary figure.

"What are you looking at? There's nothing to see! I'll let you see my face when I have the chance! After you finish eating, go back to your room first! I still need to talk to my precious disciple!" This time, the white-robed man used a secret telepathic technique, so only Bai Yingjue could hear him. Just as

Bai Yingjue was about to use her telepathic communication skills to chat with him, the man spoke again: "I know you want to talk to me! But I don't want to talk to you now!

Just stay with Qing'er, and you'll naturally have a chance to learn about me later! Don't ask any more questions!" After saying that, there was no more sound. Seeing that he said this, Bai Yingjue had no choice but to suppress her curiosity and remain silent. After finishing their meal, Jiang Hanqing told Lin Fengxian, "I'm going to have a cup of tea and rest here! You and Jiang Longxiang go upstairs first!"

Bai Yingjue remembered that the man in white had told her to go back to her room first, so she said to Jiang Hanqing, "I'll go back first too!" Jiang Hanqing hesitated, but then noticed that the man in white nodded slightly beside her, so he agreed to Bai Yingjue's departure. After the three of them went upstairs, the man in white looked around and, seeing that there were no other people eating and nothing suspicious, quietly walked over and sat down opposite Jiang Hanqing. "

Master, where have you been these past few years? Why haven't you come to see your disciple?" Jiang Hanqing asked impatiently as soon as his master sat down.

"Where have I been? I've been searching everywhere for companions within the sect to find you more helpers!"

"Has Master found anyone?" Jiang Hanqing reached for the teapot, stood up, and poured his master a cup of tea.

His master was clearly in a good mood today, humming a little tune as he leisurely took a sip of tea before slowly saying, "People? Plenty! Hehe, I'll tell you later!"

Curious about how his master had found him, Jiang Hanqing casually asked. The result was a scolding from his master. "You fool, you're so stupid! Do you think your master is a god? Do you think I can find you whenever I want? You're always running around, how am I supposed to know where you are? That day I just happened to be in An'nan City on business, and I saw you guys riding around on horseback, it was impossible not to see you, Young Master Jiang!" These

words left Jiang Hanqing speechless, only able to laugh awkwardly.

Suddenly remembering that the Xianzong and the Saintess Sect had re-emerged, he quickly reported the events to his master.

When his master heard about the Xianzong, he only sneered and didn't interrupt; only when Jiang Hanqing mentioned the possibility of being a disciple of the Saintess Sect in Anping Mountain Village did he seem to notice, interrupting Jiang Hanqing to ask a few details.

After Jiang Hanqing finished speaking, the Hidden Sect Master fell into deep thought, remaining silent for a long time. While his master pondered, Jiang Hanqing patiently sat beside him, waiting.

He had even more confidence in his master's wisdom than in himself, and he knew that his master's intelligence network surpassed, if not surpassed, that of the Jiang family. The answer his master came up with would definitely not be worse than his own.

The sect leader thought for a long time, then suddenly nodded and said, "That's it! It must be like that!" Jiang Hanqing hurriedly asked, "Master, what have you thought of?" "

Hehe! The people of the Holy Maiden Sect must have already infiltrated the palace! I know there are a few people in the palace who are highly suspicious, but I can't be sure who they are yet; I need to investigate further. You must be extra careful when you go back!" Jiang Hanqing was shocked and exclaimed, "Ah! How does Master know about things in the palace? Could it be that you…?"

His master immediately interrupted him, rebuking him sternly, "Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask! I will tell you what I want to tell you! Didn't I tell you this rule long ago? Have you forgotten it after four years?" Jiang

Hanqing… Jiang Hanqing quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake, saying, "I'm sorry! I was wrong, Master!" Seeing Jiang Hanqing immediately admit his mistake, the Hidden Sect Master nodded, sighed, and reached out to stroke his hair, his tone becoming very kind, "Qing'er, you're a good child! You know that we people are secretive; our identities must never be revealed to others, or we'll lose our lives!" Jiang

Hanqing lowered his voice and said, "Master, one day when I become emperor, everyone can rise up!" The Hidden Sect Master turned and stared at Jiang Hanqing, a piercing gaze seemingly shooting from beneath his bamboo hat. Jiang Hanqing asked, puzzled, "Master, is there a problem?"

The Hidden Sect Master didn't answer his question. Instead, he turned his gaze to the innkeeper at the counter, busy calculating accounts. After a long silence, he finally spoke: "Look at that innkeeper. He's there constantly calculating accounts every day. Why? I think he hopes to one day save up a sum of money and then use it to enjoy life!

But how long will it take to save up that much money? Even if he does manage to save it up, what will he do with it? Will he really be willing to enjoy this hard-earned money? What we're doing now is actually the same as him. When things are ordinary, we work hard." "We strive to one day turn our lives around, but we want to conquer the world, while he just wants to save some money. If one day we truly conquer the world, and you truly become emperor, then we've saved enough money. But will things still be the same then? Will you still violate the ethics and morality of the world for a foolish dream? Will you be willing to spend your hard-earned money so easily?" The Hidden Sect

Master's tone gave Jiang Hanqing an unprecedented sense of heaviness, as if he were using up all his seriousness in this moment.

Listening to his master's words, Jiang Hanqing's mind was filled with turbulent thoughts. His master had never said these things to him before. In Jiang Hanqing's heart, the Holy Sect's ultimate goal of unifying the world wasn't particularly important. To him, the emperor's throne was far more important than being the sect master of the Holy Sect. The so-called Holy Sect was merely a tool in his hands; only his family was the foundation of his livelihood. He had no interest in the Holy Sect's so-called ideals. Although he had also raped his own mother, he did not agree with the insane principle of "everyone in the world raping their mother." His master had always seemed to him as a fanatical madman willing to sacrifice everything for the Holy Gate, so he naturally regarded his master's irrational fanaticism towards the Holy Gate as inexplicable madness.

And now, the one saying these words was none other than his master, whom he had always considered insane. Jiang Hanqing had thought about these words countless times, but had never dared to say them to his master's face. Unexpectedly, his master had brought it up himself. Completely unprepared, Jiang Hanqing could only stare dumbfounded at his master's profile, unsure how to answer his question. "Actually, I know even if you don't say it. To you, the Holy Gate is nothing but a tool!"

Hearing his master reveal his deepest thoughts, Jiang Hanqing trembled, about to refute him. The

Hidden Sect Master gently shook his head, signaling him not to interrupt, and continued, “You don’t need to say anything! I’ve watched you grow up; do you think I don’t know what you’re thinking? Alas! I don’t know which senior master set the ultimate goal of the Holy Sect unifying the world and then promoting the doctrine of ‘people lust after their mothers.’ I only know that this goal is absolutely insane and utterly impossible. But you yourself know how tempting this goal is for people like us. When we’re calm, we can think how foolish and impossible it is. But when we talk to others about the doctrine of ‘people lust after their mothers,’ how excited we are! I’ve always thought that the senior who came up with this crazy idea must have been in a state of extreme fanaticism for lust after his mother. He certainly never imagined that his momentary crazy idea would be passed down as the supreme ultimate goal by generations of Holy Sect successors.” At

this point, perhaps because he was too excited, the Hidden Sect Master paused and took a few breaths. Jiang Hanqing was about to interject, but was stopped by his master again. "Don't interrupt me! I've been holding these words in for a long time! Alas! I was indeed very passionate about fighting for the Holy Sect's goal before, but what was that for? Do you think it was because I genuinely supported it? No! Deep down, I always disapproved of this crazy idea. But I can't go against my master's lifelong wish! He gave me everything; without him, I am nothing! Unfortunately, he absolutely supports and believes in the Holy Sect's ultimate goal. To repay my master's great kindness, I can only continue along the path he designed for me; I simply can't live for my own dream!" The

sect leader waved his hand excitedly in the air, attracting the innkeeper's curious gaze. However, his secret telepathic abilities prevented the innkeeper from hearing a sound. After glancing at the situation, not understanding what was going on, the innkeeper shook his head and continued calculating his accounts. The

sect leader, realizing his loss of control, calmed himself for a moment before continuing, "I'm getting old, and there's no hope of fulfilling Master's wish anymore. But I've done my best, so I can face my master in the underworld with a clear conscience! As for you, I have no demands. Do whatever you want! I have no restrictions on you!" Jiang

Hanqing had never imagined his master's true thoughts were like this, nor did he expect his master to be so magnanimous, loving him so much even knowing he harbored disloyalty. A feeling of gratitude, long absent since he was old enough to understand, welled up inside him, making his voice choke with emotion. "Master, I...I'm so sorry!" The

Hidden Sect Master gently patted Jiang Hanqing's shoulder, his voice filled with emotion. "Actually, I've always been very happy that you were able to break free from the shackles of the Holy Sect's foolish ideology. When I saw your thoughts back then, it was as if I saw myself when I first followed you. I felt nothing but admiration and gratitude, not anger at all. Hehe! You're much luckier than me...hehe...you met an enlightened master like me! My master, on the other hand, was a defender of the Holy Sect! If I were like you, my master would have crippled me long ago! Hehe!" The

Hidden Sect Master's mood seemed to improve, and he chuckled softly twice. The tense atmosphere from before instantly lightened with his laughter. He

laughed for a while, then stopped and continued, "Due to various reasons, I have no children of my own, and I have always regarded you as my own. That's why, even though I know you're not interested in the Holy Sect, I still fully support you. What

I hope to see is not my disciple in the Holy Sect ascending the throne, but my 'son' in the mortal world achieving unparalleled power! You are the young master of the Jiang family, backed by the power of the Holy Sect, and possess great talent and ambition, excelling in both literature and martial arts. You will surely ascend to the supreme throne! When that time comes, you must remember: you can keep your mother locked up in the palace and play with her, but you must not let anyone outside..." "I know! The people of the world will absolutely not accept a madman who has slept with a wicked mother as their ruler! As for the Holy Gate... you can do whatever you want with it! But you must be careful of the women of the two palaces! They are not as easy to deal with as your master! You know, these witches' obsession with the Holy Gate is even more incomprehensible than that of ordinary disciples, and their martial arts skills are also extremely high. When the time comes... you 'll have to figure it out yourself!"

Jiang Hanqing was even more grateful for these words. His master's words were undoubtedly telling him that even if he wiped out the Holy Gate after becoming emperor and severed all ties with the past, his master would not blame him. The fatherly concern revealed in his master's words moved him deeply; he had never felt this kind of affection even from his own father.

Hearing his master mention the women of the two palaces, he suddenly remembered that the two palace masters had secretly sent He Bingzhang and others to infiltrate the imperial army without his master's knowledge, and he hurriedly reported this to his master. The

Hidden Sect Master sighed upon hearing his words, "Those two have secretly sent countless people to infiltrate various places. Hmph! Look! They're actually quite cautious, afraid of being discarded after their usefulness is over. They're already preparing for the worst. Even if you succeed, you still have a long road ahead!" Jiang

Hanqing, however, was filled with boundless fighting spirit and declared proudly, "Master, rest assured! No matter how skilled they are, or how arrogant they are, I will eventually subdue them all! Hehe!"

By the end, his laughter carried a lewd undertone. At that moment, he envisioned the depraved scene of imprisoning and raping all the women of the two palaces in the dungeon.

The Hidden Sect Master, of course, knew what his precious disciple was thinking. He smiled and shook his head, saying, "Qing'er, don't think things are so simple! Those guys are not easy to deal with! Be careful not to lose more than you gain! Hehe!" Jiang

Hanqing replied nonchalantly, "Alright! I understand! I won't embarrass you, Master! Haha! I must make those old women obedient!" After

joking around for a while, the Hidden Sect Master continued, "After you return to the capital, you must carefully investigate where the Holy Maiden Sect's spies are hiding in the capital! Also, logically speaking, the Manifest Sect should also have its own hiding places in the capital. We need to find out about that too. Understand?"

Jiang Hanqing said seriously, "Don't worry! I will investigate carefully! I also think that the Manifest Sect definitely has many people lying in ambush in the capital, and they are very likely important figures from the other three families!"

Seeing that his master was turning his head towards him, clearly very interested in the reason for his guess, Jiang Hanqing told his master his thoughts. During Qiu Te's trip, the Xianzong sect repeatedly attacked Jiang Hanqing, but their true aim was to eliminate the Jiang family's young master, not because they knew his identity as the young sect leader of the Yinzong sect. Therefore, the death of the Jiang family's young master would undoubtedly benefit the Xianzong sect. The biggest beneficiaries of this capable young master's death would undoubtedly be the leaders of other families, as their powerful rivals would be significantly weakened, and at least for the time being, no one of such competence could be found among the younger generation of the Jiang family. This suggests that a leader of one of the other families must have some intricate connection with the Xianzong sect to have them act on their behalf. After

listening to Jiang Hanqing's thoughts, the Hidden Sect Master nodded and said, "Your analysis is very reasonable! Furthermore, I think you need to be careful about something else! Could this person from the Manifest Sect be a low-level member of your Jiang family, someone who can gain immense benefits by eliminating you? Besides, your trip to Qiu Te was so secretive, how could the Manifest Sect possibly know? Clearly, someone leaked your whereabouts!"

Hearing his master's words, Jiang Hanqing's heart skipped a beat, and a name suddenly came to mind. He blurted out, "Could it be that old bastard, my second uncle? But my whereabouts being leaked doesn't necessarily mean it's because of my family. Did you forget I mentioned earlier that there's a guy from the Manifest Sect named Wan Niang hiding in the Qiu Te army? Those assassins who tried to kill me might have been summoned by her." The

Hidden Sect Master nodded and said, "Master, what I said may not be entirely correct! But one should always be wary! I also heard you say back then that your second uncle is a man with strong ambitions! Even if he's not from the Manifest Sect, as long as he dares to harbor evil thoughts towards you, you should immediately eliminate this threat." "!"

Suddenly remembering something, the sect leader asked somewhat nervously, "By the way! You said that Wan Niang knows you're the young master of the Jiang family? So, wouldn't she leak your visit to Qiu Te, hoping to use you as a pawn to kill me?"

Jiang Hanqing confidently shook his head, "No way! First, no one in the Empire would believe such a thing. I think even the Emperor would think it's a rumor framing me! Second, this Wan Niang is from the Empire. The Qiu Te people won't leak my visit there. Once that news leaks, she'll be the prime suspect in their eyes. Wouldn't they skin her alive? She'd be asking for trouble. Third, they only want to kill me to eliminate my threat and weaken the Jiang family's power against them. But if this news leaks, the Jiang family might be wiped out. For them, giving the Emperor an opportunity to greatly increase his strength and eliminate dissidents is something they would never do! Besides, the Xianzong people might be hiding in our house, so they're even less likely to risk their lives!"

"What you say makes some sense! But it doesn't completely guarantee that nothing will go wrong! Be extremely careful after you return. If you hear any suspicious activity, immediately flee to your mother in the Western Regions and rely on her power to protect you!" After a

pause, the Hidden Sect Master continued, "You must be extremely careful in the capital. Never let your enemies know your identity! Just like a few years ago, don't contact anyone from the Holy Sect! If necessary, I will send someone to assist you! Be careful in everything you do! Remember, one wrong move can lead to total defeat!" The master

and disciple chatted for a while longer, then the Hidden Sect Master turned the topic to Bai Yingjue, asking Jiang Hanqing about the woman's background.

Jiang Hanqing then recounted his relationship with Bai Yingjue, how they met, and how they interacted to each other.

The Hidden Sect Master was clearly very satisfied with the woman his disciple had won over, nodding repeatedly. "I think your woman's martial arts are not bad at all!" Jiang

Hanqing said smugly. "Not bad! Master has a good eye! If it weren't for the top experts of our Holy Sect, her martial arts would be truly exceptional!

If I didn't use the Holy Sect's martial arts, I would definitely not be her match!" Upon hearing this, the Hidden Sect Master immediately became dissatisfied and reprimanded him, "You still have the nerve to say that! You should really work on your pathetic skills! As the young master of the Hidden Sect, how can you explain yourself with such poor martial arts! If you encounter experts from the Manifest Sect and the Holy Maiden Sect in the future, won't you become a laughingstock? Your future opponents will be them, not some worthless mortal experts! Stop spending all your time playing with women!"

Hearing his master reprimand him for not practicing his martial arts diligently, Jiang Hanqing smiled sheepishly and said, "Well... sigh! Master, you know... I have too many troubles every day, so... sigh!"

"Stop your empty talk! I know your temper! You've always been so quick to run away at the mention of women, but you feign illness when it comes to martial arts! If you keep going like this, you'll regret it someday. Don't blame your master for not warning you!" The Hidden Sect Master was clearly very dissatisfied with Jiang Hanqing's perfunctory attitude,

and his temper flared as he spoke. Seeing his master's anger, Jiang Hanqing dared not say anything more and quickly agreed, promising to make time for martial arts practice every day, no matter how busy he was. "Forget it! Telling you about this is pointless! Let that woman surnamed Bai of yours practice the martial arts of the Goddess Palace. I'll go to the palace and get her a few martial arts manuals!"

Jiang Hanqing was overjoyed and quickly thanked his master for his great kindness. Feeling that he had talked enough with Jiang Hanqing, had explained everything that needed to be explained, and understood everything that needed to be understood, the Hidden Sect Master stood up to leave. "

Alright! I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now! Think carefully about what I told you today!" Jiang Hanqing hurriedly said, "Master, why don't you stay and chat with me a little longer? I haven't seen you for four years, and it's such a rare opportunity to get together today. I have so much to say to you!" "

Enough! We've been chatting for over two hours! What else is there to say? Don't worry! We'll have many more opportunities to meet in the future! You can dream about not seeing each other for four years! I won't waste any more time with you today. Go back and be with your wife! I'll come to the capital to find you in a while, and then we can have a long talk!"

After saying these words, the Hidden Sect Master ignored Jiang Hanqing, turned around, and walked out of the shop, quickly disappearing into the darkness.

When Jiang Hanqing returned to his room, Bai Yingjue was still awake, leaning against the headboard reading a book. Seeing him return, Bai Yingjue hurriedly asked, "Your master left?" "Yes! He left! He said he'd come back to see me in a while!" Bai Yingjue wanted to ask Jiang Hanqing and his master what they had talked about.

Before she could speak, Jiang Hanqing pushed her onto the bed and forcefully stripped off her clothes. "Why ask so many questions? It's more important to accompany your master for some pre-sleep exercises!" This was followed by the sounds of clothes being undressed and continuous moans and panting. How could Bai Yingjue possibly utter the questions she wanted to ask on such a night?

Chapter 34 Returning to

the Capital, First Night

Two days later, on the 20th day of the 12th month of the fifth year of the Taiping Zhenzhi reign in the Imperial Calendar.

Jiang Hanqing and his group returned to the imperial capital, Yong'an Prefecture, two months and twenty days after their departure. Of the eighteen Jiang family warriors who had accompanied Lin Fengxian on their journey, only Jiang Longxiang returned with them this time. Even including Chen Bin, Li Kebiao, and Jiang Wuxiong, only four remained.

They arrived in Yong'an Prefecture at dusk.

Bathed in the last rays of the setting sun, Yong'an Prefecture stood majestically on the vast plain, its glazed tiles reflecting the familiar, dazzling golden light of Jiang Hanqing from afar.

However, the Yong'an Prefecture he saw today felt strangely different to Jiang Hanqing, as if it were different from the Yong'an he knew. This feeling had been there from the moment Yong'an Prefecture appeared on the horizon. As they drew closer and its outline became clearer, this feeling intensified. Unable

to resist sharing this feeling with Lin Fengxian and Jiang Longxiang, she was surprised to find that they both felt the same way. Only Bai Yingjue, having lived in the Western Regions for a long time and rarely visiting the capital, didn't notice anything amiss.

The three of them stared at Yong'an Prefecture in the distance, racking their brains, but couldn't figure out what was wrong. As they approached the city walls

of Yong'an, Jiang Hanqing finally realized what was happening.

Countless colorful flags used to flutter on the city walls, filling the vast city with life and giving those entering a sense of grandeur. But today, all the flags had vanished, leaving the entire city wall deathly still.

The sun had just disappeared below the horizon, and the somber, deathly twilight of a winter sunset permeated the vast plain, adding to the desolate atmosphere of Yong'an Prefecture, making one want to weep.

Yong'an Prefecture, this megacity that stood on the land before the empire was even established, had witnessed all the rise and fall of the empire. It once seemed so magnificent and grand, but now the city appeared so dilapidated and decadent—perhaps a true reflection of the current state of the Great Xia Empire.

Looking at the scene before him, Jiang Hanqing suddenly felt a surge of emotion: "The Great Xia Empire... is on its last legs!"

Entering the city through the wide city gate passage, the feeling was just as desolate as what he had seen outside.

At this time of year, the streets were bustling with people, but now they were deserted, with few carriages or horses. The few pedestrians who passed by walked briskly with their heads down, their faces filled with sorrow.

Almost every shop and house along the street had white cloth or black flags hanging above their eaves for funerals. Every door was tightly shut, and although night was deepening, many houses remained without fire.

From these dark houses, a few mournful cries occasionally drifted out, sounding particularly mournful in the silent streets. Clearly ,

the imperial capital had not yet recovered from the devastating news that had arrived more than ten days ago. After all, the blood of four hundred thousand soldiers was not a memory that could be easily forgotten.

Looking at the bleak scene before him, Jiang Hanqing felt an overwhelming sense of shame. He had pushed these usually cheerful and optimistic citizens of the empire into this sorrowful state; he had betrayed his nation and his compatriots for his own selfish gain. Even if he one day became emperor, he could never forget this irreparable sin.

Jiang Hanqing sighed inwardly and turned to look at the other three. Every single one of them had their head bowed, clearly sharing the same heavy heart.

Along the way, the four of them constantly looked around, feeling a chill in the air, as if many people were lurking in the shadows, pointing and whispering behind their backs! Everyone wished they could hurry to reach the Jiang family compound from the city gate. What usually seemed like a short distance stretched endlessly today, longer than all the roads they had ever traveled combined.

When the towering, black walls of the Jiang family compound, as imposing as city walls, finally came into view, the four of them breathed a long sigh of relief—they were finally home! They walked about a mile along the moat in front of the compound before reaching the massive gate.

After nightfall, the gates were tightly shut, and the drawbridge was raised high.

Several enormous lanterns hung from the watchtowers above, illuminating the open area in front of the gate as brightly as day.

The four reined in their horses at the point where the drawbridge had been lowered on the opposite bank of the moat. Jiang Longxiang shouted towards the gate tower, "Night watch! Open the gate! Lower the drawbridge! The young master is back!" After

shouting three times, there was finally movement on the gate tower. First, there were low voices, then several heads poked out from the wall, peering out. Seeing that it was indeed Jiang Hanqing waiting below, chaos erupted immediately. A continuous cacophony of footsteps and shouts filled the air.

"It's the young master! It really is the young master! The young master is back!"

"Quick! Lower the drawbridge!"

"Third brother, open the city gate! I'll go and inform them!"

Soon, countless torches were lit on the city wall, illuminating it brightly. Then, after a series of clicks, the drawbridge creaked and groaned as it was lowered, reaching the opposite bank of the moat. As

soon as Jiang Hanqing stepped onto the drawbridge and reached the city gate on the other side of the river, the gate roared open. Inside, a squad of night-duty warriors stood in two rows, flanking the passageway to welcome the young master's return.

Inside the courtyard, shouts of "Young Master is back!" could be faintly heard, echoing through the depths of the compound. Wherever the shouts reached, the area quickly brightened, and figures began to move rapidly. In no time, the entire courtyard was in an uproar. Jiang

Hanqing didn't linger at the gate; he spurred his horse and galloped into the courtyard along the main road.

Many family members were already standing on both sides of the road to greet him. Seeing their young master's horse pass by, they quickly bowed and greeted Jiang Hanqing loudly. Jiang Hanqing nodded repeatedly in response.

Bai Yingjue was entering the Jiang family compound for the first time. Looking at the grandeur before her, she couldn't help but marvel at the Jiang family's status as one of the four great ducal families. Such an imposing presence was beyond the comprehension of those who had never seen anything like it. Looking

at the throngs of people lining both sides of the road, and enduring the curious gazes of the Jiang family members fixed upon her, Bai Yingjue suddenly felt her palms sweating profusely. The thought of living with Jiang Hanqing in this vast family filled her with unprecedented anxiety. She wondered if she, accustomed to a carefree life, could handle the pressure of such a large family. Unable

to resist, she gently urged her horse to ride alongside Jiang Hanqing, whispering, "Qing, I'm suddenly a little scared!"

Jiang Hanqing smiled at her and said, "It's nothing! You'll get used to it!" "

But what will I say when I see your father? He knows me!" Bai Yingjue asked anxiously.

"Hey! Isn't that simple? Let's not talk about our past! We'll let them accept it gradually! They'll get used to it." Jiang Hanqing said this while waving to the elderly family members who bowed to him. Bai

Yingjue felt like an ugly daughter-in-law meeting her in-laws, her mind a jumble of emotions, unsure of what to do. Although Jiang Hanqing spoke so casually, she wasn't stupid; she knew it wasn't that simple, but she couldn't think of a good solution. Sighing, she could only console herself, "Let's just take it one step at a time! It's not a big deal, no one's going to die!"

When Jiang Hanqing arrived at the entrance of the Jiang family's council hall, all the main family members were already gathered there. Seeing Jiang Hanqing return, they immediately cheered.

Jiang Hanqing dismounted, knelt before his father, and bowed deeply, proclaiming loudly, "Master, Jiang Hanqing has fulfilled his mission and has not failed your trust! I have returned to report back to you!"

Jiang Haoyu hurriedly helped his beloved only son to his feet, carefully examining him for a long time before saying with satisfaction, "Good! Good! You've just lost a little weight! Your complexion still looks good!" Looking

behind Jiang Hanqing, Jiang Haoyu suddenly noticed how few followers he had, and paused for a moment before asking, "Qing'er, where are the other brothers?"

Hearing his question, the people around him, whose faces were practically beaming with smiles, suddenly realized that of the eighteen warriors who had set out, only Jiang Longxiang had returned with Jiang Hanqing. Thinking that the rest were most likely dead, everyone was stunned. Jiang

Hanqing, on the verge of tears, said, "Your son is incompetent... I failed to lead my many brothers well! Of the eighteen brothers who followed me when I went out, only Jiang Longxiang, Chen Bin, Jiang Wuxiong, and Li Kebiao remain. Please, Your Excellency, punish your son for his incompetence!"

Jiang Haoyu sighed, patted his shoulder, and said nothing.

At this moment, Jiang Haoming, the third son of the Jiang family, who was standing to the side, interjected, "Alas! War is dangerous! Hanqing must have experienced many dangers on this long journey! It is already commendable that you were able to complete the mission successfully and return alive. What crime have you committed? Besides, not all the brothers sacrificed themselves. Fengxian is alright, and four other brothers are also alright! Qing'er, you did a great job! Don't be too sad! Everyone understands!"

His words immediately drew a chorus of agreement, all expressing their praise for Jiang Hanqing and telling him not to worry too much. Jiang

Haoyu patted Jiang Hanqing on the shoulder again and said, "The dead cannot be brought back to life! Your third uncle is right! You have done a great job on this mission! What crime have you committed? Not only are you innocent, but

you have also made a great contribution! As for the brothers who sacrificed their lives, submit their names, and make sure their families receive generous compensation!" While Jiang Hanqing was talking to his father, Bai Yingjue could only stand quietly at the back and wait. At first, everyone only paid attention to Jiang Hanqing and didn't pay much attention to her. But gradually, people noticed that there was a woman they had never seen before among the returning people, and they were all very curious. If she was the woman Jiang Hanqing had found, she looked to be over thirty years old, which didn't seem like it. If not, they didn't know her background.

Although the Jiang family members were of noble birth and well-mannered, and didn't point fingers at others like ordinary commoners would, Bai Yingjue still felt uncomfortable with the focus of attention on her. Despite

this, Bai Yingjue understood that she absolutely couldn't show any awkwardness or rudeness at this moment, so she had no choice but to put on a poised and detached demeanor, ready to accept any criticism.

Jiang Haoyu also saw Bai Yingjue at this time, and like the others, he was puzzled.

He had seen Bai Yingjue once in the Western Regions many years ago, but naturally, he couldn't recognize her immediately after so many years. Jiang

Hanqing then introduced Bai Yingjue to his father, saying, "Father, this Aunt Bai is a good friend of Mother's. Mother specially invited her to help me!"

Hearing his son's words, Jiang Haoyu suddenly remembered Bai Yingjue's background and quickly bowed, saying, "So it's Miss Bai who has graced our humble abode! I am so sorry for not being able to greet you properly! It's been so many years since we parted in the Western Regions, Miss Bai, you are still as charming as ever! Truly a cause for celebration!"

Seeing Jiang Haoyu's sudden respectful attitude towards Bai Yingjue, and hearing that this woman surnamed Bai was invited by Yin Yufeng to assist Jiang Hanqing, everyone immediately understood that this woman must be someone of great importance, and they found her background even more intriguing. However, since neither Jiang Haoyu nor his son explained this to everyone, the others didn't press the matter further. Only a few direct leaders were called over to greet Bai Yingjue. After

some more chatter, Jiang Haoyu finally remembered to ask Jiang Hanqing and the others if they had eaten. Hearing that they hadn't had dinner yet, he quickly ordered the kitchen to prepare food. Fortunately, the Jiang family's kitchen was like the imperial kitchen, always ready to serve. Soon, steaming hot food was brought to the table.

Jiang Hanqing and the other three went to eat. Since Bai Yingjue was present, Jiang Haoyu personally accompanied them. The rest of the group, having had their fill of noise, dispersed and went home.

After a quick dinner, Lin Fengxian and Jiang Longxiang went to their rooms to rest.

Jiang Haoyu chatted with Bai Yingjue about the journey, thanking her for taking care of Jiang Hanqing. After a long chat, he told her that her journey was tiring and she should rest early, and asked her family to take her to a guest room.

Bai Yingjue knew that the Jiang father and son had many important matters to discuss privately. Although she didn't want to leave Jiang Hanqing's side, she had no other choice but to reluctantly leave first.

Before leaving, she winked at Jiang Haoyu, meaning that Jiang Hanqing must come to see her early the next day. With his father sitting beside him, Jiang

Hanqing dared not make any large movements, only nodding slightly to indicate that he understood.

Seeing that her beloved understood her meaning, Bai Yingjue followed the family member leading the way out, glancing back several times.

Jiang Hanqing stayed behind, carefully recounting the events of the journey to Jiang Haoyu.

He first reported to his father the important events that had occurred along the way after leaving the capital, omitting anything related to the Holy Gate.

Jiang Haoyu sighed for a long time upon hearing about the many events that had transpired. However, he wasn't too concerned about other matters, as although the changes were strange, they were generally within his expectations. He was particularly concerned about the Wang family's eagerness to force Fei Qingsi to relinquish military power.

"The Wang family has stirred up so much trouble, and we in the court know nothing about it! It seems our intelligence gathering has serious problems! We need a major reorganization as soon as possible! Sigh!" Jiang Haoyu lamented. "

Father is absolutely right! I think the Wang family's actions this time are so hasty, their purpose is very clear. They are obviously rushing to accumulate strength for a rebellion. It seems that the Wang family's plan to wreak havoc on the world is imminent!"

"Yes! Your view is correct! It seems that the Wang family is indeed preparing for a rebellion soon! But why are they in such a hurry? At this rate, won't they risk taking action before even having prepared the basic forces?" Jiang Haoyu was clearly as puzzled as his son by the Wang family's unconventional behavior.

Although both father and son were puzzled by the Wang family's actions, they knew that necessary preparations were essential in the face of the threat of a possible rebellion. The father and son quickly reached a consensus: starting tomorrow, they would increase manpower to monitor the Wang family, strengthen the defenses of the Jiang family compound, and require family members without duties to move to their family fiefdoms in the western part of the empire as soon as possible. At the same time, all the family's troops within the fiefdoms were required to begin combat preparations. "

The Emperor has ordered your mother to return to the capital as soon as possible, possibly to deal with the Qiu Te people. However, given the current situation, I think it's best to have her find an excuse to postpone her trip to the capital and remain in the Western Regions to guard against any unforeseen events!" Jiang

Haoyu's words undoubtedly disappointed Jiang Hanqing, who longed to reunite with her mother. However, her father's words were quite reasonable, and Jiang Hanqing couldn't find any other reason to persuade him to abandon this idea.

"Also, quickly transfer five thousand elite soldiers from the fiefdom to the capital. Have them disperse and disguise themselves as ordinary family members to enter the capital, which will coincide with the relocation of family members to the fiefdom. If the court inquires, they can say it's a change of service location for family members every year. This will minimize the number of useless family members in the capital, while greatly increasing the number of combat personnel." Jiang Haoyu continued to plan contingency plans.

Jiang Hanqing nodded and said, "Yes! Father's method is excellent. I will implement it immediately tomorrow! Also, I think we should send someone to the south to contact Fei Qingsi; perhaps her troops can be useful later!"

Jiang Haoyu agreed to his son's suggestion and immediately told him that he would send someone to contact Fei Qingsi the next day.

"Qing'er, you should return to court tomorrow! At this crucial moment, we can't afford to be complacent and careless! I see you're quite tired from your journey today. Get some rest!" The

father and son chatted for a few more minutes before parting ways.

Jiang Hanqing, however, didn't rush back to his courtyard. He wanted to spend the night with a woman.

He knew two women would miss him dearly tonight: one was Bai Yingjue, who had just been taken to the guest room by her family, and she needed to spend her first night without Jiang Hanqing in nearly two months; the other was Wu Niang—Li Huaxin—who lived alone in a secluded courtyard.

When Jiang Hanqing returned to the Jiang family compound, the entire family had gone around announcing his return. The lively atmosphere was palpable throughout the entire compound.

At this moment, Li Huaxin undoubtedly knew of his return. So what was that lonely Fifth Sister thinking? "She must be hoping I would come and comfort her," Jiang

Hanqing thought, unable to resist walking along the path leading to Li Huaxin's courtyard.

It was the dead of winter. Before Jiang Hanqing left the capital in the autumn, this path had been lush with vegetation, but now only bare tree trunks remained. When Jiang Hanqing entered the secluded courtyard belonging to Li Huaxin in the northern part of the Jiang family compound, he could see a dim candlelight flickering in Li Huaxin's boudoir.

A lonely woman's figure was projected onto the window paper by the candlelight, looking so solitary and desolate. She looked like a lonely woman missing her husband who had gone far away in the dead of night.

Jiang Hanqing walked to the window and gently knocked

twice on the window frame. The woman's shadow on the window paper swayed slightly, as if the woman inside had trembled, but no sound came out. Jiang

Hanyin gently knocked on the windowsill again. Li Huaxin's voice came from inside.

"Who is it? Is that Huai outside?" Jiang

Hanqing softly replied, "It's me!"

Li Huaxin exclaimed "Ah!" and stammered, "You...you...you are...really you?" Her

voice was filled with nervousness and surprise. Jiang Hanqing could almost see the look of surprise on Li Huaxin's pretty face, and a surge of tenderness welled up in his heart.

Without any further hesitation, Jiang Hanqing gently pushed open the unlocked door and slowly walked into the room.

A graceful woman was sitting at the table, holding a pair of embroidered shoes in her hand, looking at Jiang Hanqing with a look of surprise. It was none other than Jiang Hanqing's fifth wife—Li Huaxin!

Looking at Jiang Hanqing standing there, Li Huaxin's rosy lips trembled slightly, but no sound came out. The embroidered shoes in her hand had already fallen to the ground, but she was completely unaware. Her head shook incessantly, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing; her body trembled slightly, revealing her inner turmoil.

Clearly, Jiang Hanqing's arrival had shaken Li Huaxin so much that it almost exceeded her mental limits.

When Li Huaxin heard the news of Jiang Hanqing's return, she almost couldn't resist rushing to the front yard to see him, to see the beloved man she had longed for day and night for nearly three months. But the moment she took a step, her reason reminded her that she couldn't do that! She was Jiang Hanqing's fifth wife, and a woman who had fallen out of favor; how

could she go to see him like that? Wouldn't that harm him? Suppressing her urge to see Jiang Hanqing, Li Huaxin sat back down, blankly picking up the unfinished embroidery of shoes, trying to distract herself from her longing for Jiang Hanqing through work.

But sitting there, Li Huaxin felt like a lost soul; all sorts of thoughts swirled in her mind, rendering her unable to move at all; the embroidery needle in her hand barely touched the ground. "

Qing'er is back? I must see him! I have to go!"

"No! I can't go! If I go like this, I'll attract too much attention! It will hurt him!"

"Will he come to see me? He definitely will!"

"No! He won't come to see me today! He just got back today, he must have a lot of things to do! How could he possibly come to see me? Maybe tomorrow? Maybe he'll come to see me tomorrow?"

Lost in these thoughts, how could she not be overjoyed when Jiang Hanqing suddenly appeared before her! Gently walking up to Jiang Hanqing, Li Huaxin reached out to touch his face, but fearing it was all a dream and she would wake up if she touched him, she hesitated, gazing longingly at Jiang Hanqing's smiling face.

"Qing'er, is that you?" Li Huaxin's voice was like a dream.

"Yes! Fifth Sister, it's me! I'm back!" Jiang Hanqing reached out and grasped her hand, which was halfway outstretched, and whispered gently in her ear. Feeling

the warmth emanating from Jiang Hanqing's hand, Li Huaxin finally knew that everything before her was real, that she wasn't dreaming, and that her beloved was truly standing before her.

Trembling, she reached out and gently stroked Jiang Hanqing's face, tears of joy streaming down her face. "Qing'er, it really is you! You're back!" Jiang

Hanqing looked at the woman who loved him so dearly and smiled, "Yes! I'm back! I've come back to see you!"

Li Huaxin suddenly threw herself into Jiang Hanqing's arms, burying her face in his broad chest and weeping bitterly. "

You've finally come back to see me! I missed you so much! I missed you so much! When I heard you were back just now, I almost thought I was dreaming! I wanted to go outside to see you, but I didn't dare. I thought you weren't coming tonight. I can't believe you really came! I can't believe... Waaah!"

Jiang Hanqing hugged the crying woman tightly, gently kissing her hairline, comforting her, "How could I not come back to see you? I came to see you as soon as I got back! Don't cry! Be good!" Having

vented her emotions, Li Huaxin slowly stopped crying. She raised her head and gently stroked Jiang Hanqing's cheek, her bewildered, tearful eyes appearing exceptionally beautiful in his eyes.

"Qing'er, you've lost weight! Was the journey very difficult?"

Jiang Hanqing kissed away her tears, the salty tears of love making his blood boil. "

It's been tough! But it's okay, I'm back now, aren't I? I'm with you again!"

A smile finally appeared on Li Huaxin's tear-streaked face as she looked up at Jiang Hanqing joyfully, "Yes! We're together again! Promise me you won't leave me again! Do you know? During the days you were gone, I missed you so much I almost went crazy! Don't leave me again, okay?" "

Okay, I promise you, I'll never leave you again!"

Jiang Hanqing knew that Li Huaxin was emotionally agitated and a little irrational. Anyway, these kinds of lies cost nothing, so he just needed to protect this emotional woman first. He could worry about the future later!

At this moment, Li Huaxin was already overjoyed and couldn't tell that Jiang Hanqing's words were insincere. She happily leaned her head on Jiang Hanqing's shoulder and murmured, "Qing'er, hold me, hold me!"

Jiang Hanqing heard the deep affection in her words and knew that this woman had begun to be moved by the emotional atmosphere. He wrapped his arms around her soft, slender waist, his hands kneading her slender waist with varying degrees of pressure.

As he played with her, Li Huaxin's breathing gradually became heavy. Her face was still buried in Jiang Hanqing's chest, her small hands aimlessly groping up and down his back, like a drowning person struggling to find something to save them.

Jiang Hanqing kneaded her waist while gently asking in her ear, "Fifth Sister, tell me! How have you spent your nights these past two months?" Li

Huaxin buried her head even lower in his arms, making a few muffled sounds, but the tone was completely indistinct. Seeing her shy appearance, Jiang Hanqing immediately guessed that these past two months must have been many lonely nights of masturbation for her.

"Was it... self-inflicted?" Seemingly afraid of startling the shy woman in his arms, Jiang Hanqing pressed his lips close to her ear, lowering his voice to the very tip of his tongue as he asked. Li

Huaxin nodded slightly, the movement so subtle that Jiang Hanqing wouldn't have noticed it unless he was holding her tightly in his arms.

Jiang Hanqing chuckled inwardly, "You slut, always so horny! Tonight I'll give you your fill!" His hands, which had been caressing her waist, began to move downwards, resting on her high, full buttocks.

As Jiang Hanqing's hands moved, Li Huaxin's heart pounded faster. When those devilish hands landed on her buttocks, she felt her heart leap into her throat.

But Jiang Hanqing's actions stopped there. Just as Li Huaxin anxiously awaited further action, his hateful hands remained still, not even bothering to pinch her buttocks.

A slight, stifling heat began to rise within Li Huaxin's lower body. She gripped Jiang Hanqing's back tightly with both hands, her breath coming in soft gasps. Jiang

Hanqing, however, remained calm. He whispered in Li Huaxin's ear, "Fifth Sister, tell me yourself, what should we do next?"

Poor Li Huaxin, how could she possibly say what she wanted him to do? She could only whine, "I... what should we do? You're so annoying!" Jiang

Hanqing persisted, "I'm asking you! If you don't tell me, I won't know what to do! Do you mean I have to do nothing?"

Faced with such a shameless man, Li Huaxin was naturally at a loss. Although her innate shyness made her very embarrassed, her body's desire for a man's caresses overwhelmed everything else.

She whispered to Jiang Hanqing, her voice barely audible, "I... I want you... to touch me!"

Jiang Hanqing, having the upper hand, was still unwilling to give up easily, continuing to press, "Touch you? Touch you where? You have to tell me! If you don't tell me, how am I supposed to know where to touch you!" Li Huaxin

was too embarrassed to answer this shameful question. She lightly punched Jiang Hanqing's chest, protesting, "Qing'er, how can you be so annoying! I'm already your woman, yet you still humiliate me like this!"

Jiang Hanqing laughed, "A slut like you, how can you enjoy yourself if you don't feel humiliated? Since you're my woman, you have to get used to this kind of humiliation! Understand? Tell me, you bitch! Where do you want me to touch you?" After

being scolded like this by her nephew, the demonic energy within Li Huaxin began to rise, and the itching sensation in her lower body intensified.

Giving her nephew a resentful look, Li Huaxin gritted her teeth and uttered the humiliating words.

"Touch... touch my butt! Qing'er, touch my butt! Harder!"

Jiang Hanqing grinned lewdly, squeezing Li Huaxin's buttocks hard with both hands.

Li Huaxin groaned, her buttocks slightly twitching back, as if asking Jiang Hanqing to squeeze harder. “

You slut! Just a pinch and you’re all swayed like this?”

Jiang Hanqing cursed, grabbing her buttocks and kneading them hard with both hands. Although it was difficult to apply force through her cotton pants, the strength of a martial artist was still enough for Li Huaxin to enjoy. Her body began to sway with Jiang Hanqing’s manipulations, panting heavily, her hands scratching desperately at Jiang Hanqing’s back.

Suddenly, Jiang Hanqing felt what seemed to be a rope-like object in the middle of Li Huaxin’s buttocks, and he froze for a moment. He stopped, thought for a while, and then suddenly realized what it was, feeling a surge of joy.

“You slut, what’s that in your butt! Tell me!” Jiang Hanqing grabbed Li Huaxin’s breast and squeezed it hard, demanding angrily. Upon

hearing her nephew's question, Li Huaxin suddenly let out a soft moan, covering her face tightly with her hands, and stammered, "No! Nothing!" Jiang

Hanqing sneered, "Nothing? If I find anything when you take off your pants, hmph! I'll beat your cunt to a pulp!"

Startled by her nephew's cruel threat, Li Huaxin hurriedly said, "No...it's...this...it's a rope..."

Ignoring Li Huaxin's struggles, Jiang Hanqing grabbed her cotton-padded clothes and tore them off. In the blink of an eye, Li Huaxin was a naked "lamb."

Her snow-white, voluptuous body was covered with ropes, binding her entire body tightly. Her full breasts bulged out from between two crossed ropes, hanging there swollen. "

You slut, what's wrong with you? Ah! Are you horny? Are you being shameless?!"

Looking at the ropes binding Li Huaxin, Jiang Hanqing's mind went blank, his sadomasochistic desires instantly aroused.

Grabbing Li Huaxin's breasts, which were squeezed out from between the tightly bound ropes, he twisted them, cursing through gritted teeth.

The pain and swelling from Jiang Hanqing's cruel hands gripping and playing with her breasts made Li Huaxin wince and cry out in pain.

But with her cry of pain came Jiang Hanqing's even more cruel pinching with his nails.

This time, Li Huaxin couldn't bear it; the intense pain forced her to bend over, trying to escape Jiang Hanqing's cruel actions.

"Qing'er... Waaah... Forgive me! I'm doing this all for you!" Jiang

Hanqing reached for her genitals, pinched her labia, and pulled them down hard, causing Li Huaxin's eyes to roll back in pain. “

You slut! For me? Fuck! You're fucking slut! What does it have to do with me that you tied yourself up? You're just being a slut! Look at your cunt, it's already soaking wet before I even start fucking you! How fucking slutty are you!”

Jiang Hanqing played with her labia, and although it hurt, it temporarily soothed the burning, itchy feeling in her lower body. Li Huaxin sobbed, “I…I really did it for you! I know you like sadomasochism…Waaah…To get used to your ways…while you were away…I…tie myself up. That way when you come back…I can better…please you!”

Jiang Hanqing was naturally very moved by Li Huaxin's words, but on the surface, he became even more ferocious.

He picked up Li Huaxin's embroidered shoes that had fallen to the ground and used the soles to whip her breasts and buttocks repeatedly. The soles struck her delicate flesh with a series of “slap slap” sounds. “

You bastard! You brought this on yourself! Damn it! You think you can stop hitting me just because you tied yourself up? Let me tell you, not only will I hit you, I'll hit you even harder!”

Li Huaxin, naked, frantically tried to escape the embroidered shoes that lashed at her body. Her heart was filled with resentment; she felt Jiang Hanqing didn't understand her at all, and his insults and beatings were utterly unreasonable. While waiting for Jiang Hanqing, her heart was filled with so much tenderness and affection, yet she never imagined her beloved would be so cruel to her. She couldn't understand why Jiang Hanqing ignored her explanations, only blaming her for being promiscuous, without considering for whom she was being promiscuous. She didn't realize that Jiang Hanqing's words were merely lines from a sadomasochistic game, not a genuine lack of understanding or blame.

Watching her bound body, her buttocks raised, her breasts swaying as she moved about the room in a wanton manner, Jiang Hanqing felt a surge of conquering pleasure. "

Qing'er, you...how could you be so cruel...you...I misjudged you...you...you unreasonable person...you're so irrational...I hate you!"

Hearing Li Huaxin's painful cries, Jiang Hanqing understood that Li Huaxin had misunderstood his game. Worried that being too harsh would backfire and turn her love into hatred, Jiang Hanqing decided to comfort her and first tell her his true intentions.

Throwing the embroidered shoes aside, Jiang Hanqing pulled the still-dodging Li Huaxin into his arms. He buried his face in her neck and kissed her passionately, saying in an excited tone, "Fifth Sister, don't cry! I know! I know you did this for me! I don't blame you! It's just a game! I did this, I scolded you, just to create some atmosphere! Please don't misunderstand! I love you! I really love you! I know you love me deeply too! How could I be unreasonable? Don't be angry, silly girl!"

Hearing Jiang Hanqing's words, Li Huaxin finally stopped crying, looking at the cruel man before her with teary eyes, she said, "You...you're not lying to me, are you? You really don't blame me for doing this?" Jiang

Hanqing smiled and gently patted her bottom, "Of course I don't blame you! Actually, I'm very happy that you did this for me, I love you so much!" Li

Huaxin was comforted by his words and immediately stopped crying and smiled.

Kissing Li Huaxin's lips, Jiang Hanqing's hand quietly moved behind her back. Using his fingers to hook a rope that was stuck between her buttocks, Jiang Hanqing laughed and asked Li Huaxin, "Fifth Sister, does it feel good to have this rope stuck between your buttocks?" Li

Huaxin blushed and said, "This...no...no!"

Jiang Hanqing suddenly pulled the rope forcefully. The rough rope rubbed against Li Huaxin's labia and anus, causing her an immediate burning pain.

"You slut! Still won't admit it? Then why is there any cum flowing from your

lower body? Tell me honestly, is it good?" Accompanied by his rough words, Jiang Hanqing pulled the rope faster and faster. Li Huaxin seemed to feel that her sensitive areas were being rubbed raw and bleeding.

"Qing'er...don't do this...please...it hurts so much...it's bleeding!" Her

terrified pleas were undoubtedly heavenly music to Jiang Hanqing, who was caught up in the pleasure of sadomasochism. Instead of feeling even a shred of sympathy, it only fueled his cruelty. “

I won’t stop until you tell me!” Jiang Hanqing roared at Li Huaxin, continuing to mercilessly pull on the rope between her legs.

Fear and pain overwhelmed her shame, and Li Huaxin cried, “Yes… I’ll tell you… it feels good! Waaah… have mercy on me! I feel so good being tightened by the rope!” She

seemed ashamed to say such things, and struggled to break free from Jiang Hanqing’s embrace. But how could Jiang Hanqing let her succeed so easily? He held her tightly in his arms, his hands continuing to pull on the rope without letting up.

“No! You have to describe in detail how it feels! Otherwise, I won’t forgive you!”

Li Huaxin was already prepared for her nephew’s brutality; this feeling of being abused made her, as his aunt, increasingly excited. She was slowly entering a demonic state of lust. "

The rope is rubbing against my anus and labia. It hurts, but it feels so good! My pussy feels so good, it's making me wet! I'm a slut. Qing'er, punish me!" Saying

such lewd words, Li Huaxin had completely thrown away her dignity as a woman.

Lifting Li Huaxin onto the bed, Jiang Hanqing forcefully inserted his finger into her anus and rotated it.

"Slut! Does your anus feel good when I play with you like this? Tell me!"

The stimulation from the foreign object entering her anus caused Li Huaxin's anus to contract violently, tightly gripping the inserted finger.

Jiang Hanqing's finger rotated rapidly inside Li Huaxin's anus, constantly rubbing against her anus.

The intense pleasure from her anus made Li Huaxin feel dizzy. She lay on her back on the bed, her eyes half-open and half-closed with excitement, her red lips trembling slightly, and lewd moans constantly escaping from her mouth. “

Slut, is your anus enjoying being played with?” Jiang Hanqing shoved his finger deep into Li Huaxin’s anus, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

“Ah! Yes…yes…it feels so good!”

As Jiang Hanqing’s finger continued to thrust in and out, Li Huaxin began to writhe on the bed. She moaned and rubbed her breasts with both hands to relieve the swelling and pain.

Jiang Hanqing continued to play with Li Huaxin’s anus while licking it. When Jiang Hanqing’s tongue touched Li Huaxin’s sensitive flesh, she couldn’t help but scream, her legs contracting sharply, clamping Jiang Hanqing’s head tightly between them, and a gush of vaginal fluid flowed rapidly from her lower body.

Jiang Hanqing greedily sucked the woman’s fluids, taking Li Huaxin’s engorged clitoris into his mouth and gently nibbling at it with his teeth. Unable to withstand the intense stimulation, Li Huaxin reached out and pressed Jiang Hanqing’s head down, forcefully slamming it against her vulva. “

Qing’er… your teeth… they’re hurting me so much! No… bite me… bite me to death… ah!”

Hearing Li Huaxin’s lewd moans, Jiang Hanqing suddenly raised his head, grabbed Li Huaxin’s hair, and yanked her head down hard. Li Huaxin barely had time to scream before Jiang Hanqing’s enormous penis appeared before her eyes.

“You slut, lick it! Hurry up!” Jiang Hanqing commanded, flicking his penis against Li Huaxin’s face.

Looking at it, Li Huaxin ecstatically stroked it gently with her hand. The fishy smell emanating from it intoxicated her. She stuck out her tongue and lightly licked her lips, looking like a hungry tiger eyeing its delicious prey. Jiang

Hanqing was extremely dissatisfied with her dawdling. He reached out and squeezed her breasts, kneading them like milking a cow, and angrily shouted, "You... whore, hurry up! Be careful I squeeze your breasts until they burst!"

Amid Jiang Hanqing's angry shouts, Li Huaxin obediently took his penis into her mouth and began to stroke it.

Feeling that he was about to climax, Jiang Hanqing let out a low growl and hurriedly pulled his penis out of Li Huaxin's mouth.

Taking a few heavy breaths, Jiang Hanqing forcibly suppressed the urge to ejaculate. Looking at his aunt, who was staring at him with longing eyes, Jiang Hanqing commanded, "You slut, get on the bed! I'm going to fuck you from behind!"

Having long desired Jiang Hanqing's penetration, Li Huaxin immediately obeyed her nephew's command.

Jiang Hanqing felt very pleased with her impatient appearance, but he still wanted to make her suffer a little longer.

Li Huaxin groaned in discomfort, reaching behind her to grab Jiang Hanqing's penis. But Jiang Hanqing immediately grabbed her hand and slapped her buttocks hard.

"Ah!" The burning pain from the slap made Li Huaxin cry out, and the itching in her lower body reached its peak. Her vaginal fluids flowed, running down her thighs.

Hearing her nephew's words, and imagining the usually noble and dignified Yin Yufeng barking like a dog under her son, Li Huaxin felt an intense excitement.

Looking at the alluring buttocks before him and hearing the lewd barking of a dog, Jiang Hanqing felt a cruel pleasure. He held Li Huaxin's buttocks and forcefully thrust his penis deep into her burning vagina…

That night, various lewd sounds emanated from Li Huaxin's room: dog barks, groans, moans, and occasionally, a woman's cries. For Li Huaxin, it was an exciting yet painful night. In the midst of painful humiliation, she finally gained the pleasure she had been longing for every day for more than two months.

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