[Wuxia] Long Hui's Male Concubine (Complete) - 5

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In the eleventh chapter, Long

Hui pondered, "Leaving aside the dangers after the seal is lifted, even entering the depths of the underground palace is fraught with unpredictable changes. At this juncture, I have no time to worry about him. I must not only survive in this precarious situation but also secure my escape route."

Bai Lingyu slept soundly and remained asleep until dawn. Since she didn't have to attend court that day, Long Hui stayed in her room with her, and another day passed in this way.

On the third day, Bai Lingyu was still fast asleep with her eyes closed. However, with the morning court approaching, Long Hui quietly dressed and went out to court, thinking, "Little Yu'er has just experienced a great change and is exhausted both physically and mentally. I'll ask for sick leave for her; she doesn't have to attend court today."

Leaving the Long residence, he followed the National Fortune Avenue straight into the palace gate, seeing many civil and military officials arriving for court along the way.

Among them were the Cui family father and son. They didn't greet Long Hui but only gave him a knowing smile before going their separate ways.

After passing through the main palace gate and ascending the stone steps leading to the Mingjing Hall, the officials entered the court one after another.

As he reached the halfway point down the steps, a familiar voice rang in his ears: "General Long, good morning!"

Turning around, he saw Tie Rushan walking briskly, greeting him with a smile. Long Hui didn't dare to be negligent and returned the greeting, "Greetings, Marshal Tie!"

Since Yang Ye was enfeoffed as the Prince of Zhennan and left Tiebi Pass, Tie Rushan had once again taken command of the Northern Frontier. Long Hui had received much care from this veteran general while at Tiebi Pass, and he always treated him with utmost courtesy whenever they met.

Tie Rushan looked at Long Hui with kind and gentle eyes, as if he were looking at his own children and grandchildren, and said with a beaming smile, "General Long, you don't look too well today. Is something troubling you?"

Long Hui sighed, "Thank you for your concern, Marshal Tie. I'm fine."

Tie Rushan said softly, "Long Hui, I'm getting old. This land of China will have to rely on you young people to protect it in the future!"

There was a hint of sadness in his voice.

Long Hui laughed, "Commander Tie, you are full of vigor and vitality, even in your old age. We greenhorns still have a long way to go to learn from you."

In terms of seniority, Tie Rushan is already the most senior officer in the army this year. His military tactics are steady and experienced. When he was stationed at Tiebi Pass, although he failed to completely conquer the desert, he still managed to defend the border flawlessly, bringing thirty years of peace to the border people.

However, he unfortunately contracted a serious illness and had to return home to recuperate. Just one month after his departure, Tiebi Pass was breached by the Yi tribes, resulting in the humiliation of the siege of Yujing.

Only then did Yang Ye emerge, sweeping away the Yi tribes and restoring the lost territories.

After Tie Rushan recovered, Yang Ye personally invited him to return to service, even offering to relinquish his military power. However, Tie Rushan recognized that Yang Ye's talent far surpassed his own, so he insisted on not becoming marshal, willingly serving as Yang Ye's deputy. This magnanimity is truly admirable.

Tie Rushan sighed, "I'm ninety-two this year. I've come to Yujing as the chief examiner for the military examination, and I've already made up my mind to submit my resignation to the Emperor."

Hearing this, Long Hui felt a pang of sorrow. How long had it been since this old general had tirelessly imparted his military experience to him, and had promoted him step by step? This kindness was difficult to repay, and now hearing the news of his resignation filled him with melancholy and sadness.

Entering the hall, Tie Rushan stood at the head of the military officials, followed by Qiu Baifei, Long Hui, and other generals. With the announcement of the Emperor's arrival, all the officials bowed.

Huangfu Wuji announced loudly, "What memorials do you gentlemen have to present?"

From the civil officials' side, Chancellor Cui Yuanping stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Huangfu Wuji replied calmly, "Chancellor Cui, please speak!"

Cui Yuanping said, "I have been feeling unwell and fear I am no longer fit to serve in the cabinet. Therefore, I request Your Majesty to withdraw from the cabinet."

Long Hui glanced upwards and could vaguely see a hint of joy on Huangfu Wuji's face. He thought that Chancellor Cui's actions were wise. Huangfu Wuji's power was growing daily; if the Cui family continued to occupy cabinet positions, it would only lead to conflict with Huangfu Wuji. Therefore, a hasty retreat was a way to preserve their own power.

Huangfu Wuji understood Cui Yuanping's intentions. Since the Cui family had voluntarily relinquished power, he needed to offer them some incentive to save face for both the emperor and his minister. Therefore, he said, "Prime Minister Cui's health has deteriorated from working tirelessly for the country. I hereby bestow upon him three thousand-year-old ginseng roots to aid his recovery."

Thousand-year-old ginseng was extremely rare, practically priceless. The imperial palace possessed only a dozen or so roots. Giving Cui Yuanping three roots in one go was a significant gesture of respect and a reward for his sensible nature.

Just as his father finished speaking, Cui Xuanyi stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, my grandfather is growing increasingly frail. As the eldest grandson, I am eager to serve him and allow him to enjoy his remaining years. I humbly request Your Majesty's permission to leave the capital and return to Liaodong to fulfill my filial duty to my grandfather."

This statement was tantamount to relinquishing another cabinet seat. In this way, the Cui family completely withdrew from the cabinet, representing the greatest concession to imperial power.

Huangfu Wuji was in high spirits: "Minister Cui, your filial piety is commendable, and I grant your request. However, you are currently in your prime, the best time to serve the country. Therefore, I hereby appoint you as the Minister of Maritime Transport in Liaodong, responsible for constructing seaports, building ships, and overseeing maritime trade. This way, Minister Cui will not have to leave his grandfather, and can still make contributions—a win-win situation!"

Previously, maritime trade was handled by the coastal prefectures of Jiangnan. Other coastal prefectures lacked large-scale seaports, so the Cui family's large businesses had to be transported to Jiangnan first before finally setting sail, incurring significant detour costs. Now, with the imperial decree to construct the Liaodong seaport, not only will substantial transportation costs be saved, but direct trade with maritime nations will also be possible, the wealth of which is immeasurable.

Since the Cui family was so sensible, Huangfu Wuji naturally wouldn't mistreat them. This also set an example for other powerful families, sending a message—those who know their place will not be treated unfairly, while those who are stubborn will bear the consequences.

"Your Majesty, I also have something to report,"

Tie Rushan stepped forward and presented his memorial. "I beg Your Majesty's permission to retire and return to my hometown."

If the Cui family's resignation pleased Huangfu Wuji, then Tie Rushan's resignation pierced his heart. Although the old general before him was still vigorous, his hair was already streaked with white and his face was full of wrinkles, making him feel the swift passage of time and the inevitability of fate.

When he ascended the throne, Tie Rushan and Cheng Yuanzhi were both regents, but Tie Rushan only focused on military affairs and never interfered in court politics. Compared to Cheng Yuanzhi's idea of valuing the people more than the emperor, he preferred this diligent and loyal old general. Now, hearing his resignation, Huangfu Wuji felt a pang of reluctance and helplessness.

Tie Rushan is ninety-two years old this year. He joined the army at the age of eighteen, starting as an infantry swordsman, and has fought for our Great Heng for seventy-four years. It's time for him to rest... Huangfu Wuji felt a pang of sorrow, suppressed his emotions, and said, "Granted! Commander Tie has fought for the country for over seventy years. I hereby bestow upon Commander Tie a thousand acres of fertile land, a thousand taels of gold, ten thousand taels of silver, ten chests of jewels, and confer upon him the title of First-Class Duke of Loyalty and Valor. His eldest son and grandson will inherit the title. Furthermore, I grant him an imperial edict of pardon, except for murder, adultery, and treason!"

Tie Rushan stepped forward to express his gratitude, shouting "Long live the Emperor! "

This reward was truly from the bottom of Huangfu Wuji's heart; he only wanted to ensure that this old general could live comfortably and enjoy his later years.

"I hope Commander Tie can live a few more years, watching his children and grandchildren enjoying their company and a peaceful old age,"

Huangfu Wuji thought to himself, but a hidden thorn pierced his heart—I am also sixty years old this year, but where is my peace and happiness? Where are my children and grandchildren? In just one year, I have lost two sons, and now two more are locked in a fierce power struggle.

It is time to establish an heir! Huangfu Wuji sighed inwardly, his fierce eyes sweeping over the assembled officials, and said, "Since my ascension to the throne, the position of crown prince has remained vacant. Now that my Great Heng has pacified the Tie Lie, intimidated the Western barbarians, and wiped out the Sha Domain, the nation's fortunes are gradually improving. It is time to establish an heir to stabilize the people 's hearts!"

The hall fell silent instantly; no one dared to breathe, the silence was so profound you could hear a pin drop.

Huangfu Wuji said, word by word, "The choice of Crown Prince is no ordinary one. Only someone with great wisdom, broad-mindedness, and great courage can be qualified to ensure that our Great Heng Empire will be honored for millennia and that our divine land will be renowned for eternity

. I have decided that the Crown Prince will be—Qi…" The moment the word "Qi" was uttered, everyone's hearts leaped into the air, as if blown by a hurricane to the heavens, awaiting the shock of the moment of landing.

The King of Qi's eyes shone brightly, while the King of Song's face was ashen.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say!"

Just then, a clear and urgent voice rang out. Consort Xiao Yuan stood at the entrance of the hall, panting.

Mingjing Hall fell silent once more, all eyes fixed on Consort Xiao Yuan.

Huangfu Wuji flew into a rage,

slamming his fist on the table and shouting, "The inner palace must not interfere in politics! Consort Xiao, you, a mere woman, have barged into the court assembly! What is your punishment?!" Consort Xiao knelt down with a thud, weeping, "Your Majesty, please understand! I have come here today, risking my life, to seek justice for Consort Bai from fifteen years ago. Consort Bai and I are like sisters; even if I perish, I will seek justice for my sister!" The name "Consort Bai" had always been a taboo subject both inside and outside the palace. Now, Consort Xiao had uttered it in public, causing a huge uproar throughout the hall.

Long Hui secretly sensed something was wrong. Consort Xiao's act of first barging into the court and then publicly exposing Consort Bai's injustice was a last-ditch effort, a desperate strike. This matter was unlikely to end well.

At this moment, the powerful clans and officials who supported Prince Song, led by the Pei family, all spoke up in support of Consort Xiao: "Your Majesty, Consort Xiao dared to knowingly violate the rules of the inner palace, which means that Consort Bai's case is unjustly unjust. We beg Your Majesty to uphold justice and clear the fog of injustice!"

Huangfu Wuji's face turned ashen, and he snorted angrily, "Consort Xiao, you keep saying that Consort Bai is wronged, but do you have any evidence?"

Consort Xiao raised her head and said resolutely, "I have witnesses, but..." "This proves that the Bai Fei case was a carefully orchestrated scheme!"

Huangfu Wuji stood tall and said coldly, "Since that's the case, then I will transfer this case to the Dali Temple for a retrial. If the so-called injustice is just a fabrication, Consort Xiao, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Consort Xiao thanked him, saying, "Your Majesty, I understand."

Huangfu Wuji stood up with a flick of his sleeve, his face ashen, and said, "Tomorrow I will personally retry the Bai Fei case at the Dali Temple—court adjourned!"

The officials shouted as they saw the Emperor off.

The moment Huangfu Wuji turned around, Long Hui couldn't help but feel something strange, because he seemed to sense that the true energy within this emperor was slightly disordered, and the ashen face wasn't from anger, but rather showed signs of demonic possession.

Walking out of the palace, Long Hui was filled with mixed emotions, extremely confused. Although he had long expected that this matter was unavoidable, he felt powerless now that he was facing it in person.

Upon returning home, Long Hui heard that Bai Lingyu had woken up. He hurriedly went to check on her and saw that Bai Lingyu was sitting on the bed with her hair down, hugging the blanket. Her pretty face was slightly pale, but it added a touch of gentleness and fragility to her heroic and beautiful appearance.

Seeing Long Hui return, Bai Lingyu smiled and said, "Long Hui, you're back! What did you talk about at court this morning?"

Long Hui sat down on the edge of the bed and said, "Huangfu Wuji originally wanted to make Prince Qi his heir, but Consort Xiao forced her way into the court, so the matter was put on hold."

Bai Lingyu asked, "Women in the inner palace are not allowed to interfere in politics. This is an ancestral rule of the Huangfu family. Consort Xiao defied this great taboo; isn't she digging her own grave?"

Long Hui paused, then said, word by word, "She brought up Consort Bai's wrongful conviction, and with the Pei family's encouragement, Huangfu Wuji reopened the case at the Dali Temple."

Bai Lingyu's delicate body trembled slightly. She remained silent for a moment, tears streaming down her face. She cried and laughed at the same time, and when she was tired, she nestled in Long Hui's arms to rest.

Long Hui ordered someone to bring food, and after Bai Lingyu woke up, he coaxed her to eat.

Bai Lingyu was fed and then nestled in Long Hui's arms after she was full. Long Hui felt her body trembling and tightened his embrace.

After Bai Lingyu fell asleep, Long Hui went to the study and summoned Ling Xiao and Feng Wangchen.

The two bowed to Long Hui.

Long Hui took up his pen and wrote a letter. After finishing, he said, "Gentlemen, I have some important matters to attend to tomorrow." Ling Xiao and Feng Wangchen bowed and said, "Your subordinates have heard of the Dragon Lord's instructions."

Long Hui said, "During the royal ancestral worship ceremony, I suspect that the Haotian Church may take the opportunity to cause trouble, or some unsettling elements may disrupt the capital. Take this letter of mine to Tiebi Pass and find two men, one named Wang Dong and the other Liang Ming. Give them this letter and instruct them to lead three thousand Qinglong Army soldiers to the capital."

Feng Wangchen took the letter and said with some worry, "Mobilizing troops requires the Ministry of War's tiger tally, and leading troops to Yujing might lead to charges of rebellion."

Long Hui waved his hand and said, "I know what I'm doing. I've already made it clear in my letter that a small group of remnants of the Tie Lie army has infiltrated the Central Plains, and the Qinglong Army is urgently needed. " "The campaign to pursue and encircle them is justified, and General Tie Rushan just submitted his resignation to the Emperor today. Iron Wall Pass is temporarily in a period of fragmented military power. Furthermore, Wang Dong and Liang Ming are loyal to me, so their unauthorized deployment will have little impact. Chief Feng need not worry about this."

Long Hui continued, "When we reach the border between Hedong and Yujing, the Azure Dragon Army will set up camp on Dengyun Mountain. This is the closest and highest peak to Yujing, offering a commanding view of the city. If you see purple smoke rising, it will be the signal to attack. At that time, you will immediately lead your troops into the city through the north gate. If you see yellow smoke, you must quickly withdraw your troops."

The two understood that purple smoke indicated a critical situation requiring a risky move, while yellow smoke indicated a stable situation, eliminating the need for unnecessary complications.

The two received the letter and immediately set off for the Iron Wall Pass in the Northern Frontier. Feng Wangchen, who cultivated the Wind-type Body Technique, was skilled in light-footed movements, while Ling Xiao, carrying the Thunder and Flame Scrolls, possessed a powerful and domineering inner energy. Propelled by his inner force, he was also quite fast. They left the territory of Yujing after midnight and were about to enter the Hedong region.

At the border between Yujing and Hedong, the mountains stretched endlessly, forming a natural barrier for the capital. Feng Wangchen stopped and looked around, his gaze falling on the highest peak. He sighed, "This should be Dengyun Mountain. Indeed, it offers a panoramic view of all the mountains."

Ling Xiao said, "Since we're here, let's cross this mountain and scout ahead."

Feng Wangchen smiled and nodded in agreement.

The two climbed the mountain, and when they reached the halfway point, Ling Xiao's martial senses were activated. He keenly said, "Zhiliu, stop! There's movement ahead."

Upon hearing this, Feng Wangchen immediately hid in the bushes, closed his eyes, and focused his mind, carefully observing the wind direction.

Ling Xiao jumped onto a tree, observing from above.

He saw figures moving in the distance, their steps steady and measured, their movements concise and efficient, without unnecessary actions.

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"Strange, why are there soldiers here?"

Ling Xiao wondered to himself. Feng Wangchen in the bushes also looked serious. The two communicated using a secret telepathic method, discussing a deeper investigation.

The two concealed their tracks, gathered their energy, and headed towards the mountaintop. Along the way, they saw many soldiers, about two or three thousand in number. Moreover, these people were all silent, either resting or patrolling and keeping watch. They were so quiet and still that they didn't seem like living people. If it weren't for the fact that they were still breathing, one would really think they were the corpse soldiers of the Fiend Domain.

From this small example, the fact that these two or three thousand men could remain silent was a testament to their excellent training. These soldiers were silent and elusive, truly the elite of the elite. Even during rest, they gripped their weapons tightly, and a heavy, bloody scent emanated from them, suggesting they were all seasoned veterans.

Feng Wangchen secretly cast a wind-summoning spell, summoning a gust of wind that rustled a tree. The squad of soldiers closest to the tree opened their eyes, like wildcats whose tails had been stepped on, their fur almost standing on end. They drew their swords halfway, staring intently at the tree, while the crossbowmen aimed their crossbows at the treetops, ready to attack at any moment.

"They're like tigers unleashed at the slightest disturbance, ready to fight at any moment!"

Feng Wangchen thought to himself. "Such elite troops are no ordinary people; they must be a powerful force in the Divine Continent's military."

With this thought, he gave Ling Xiao a look, and the two reached a tacit understanding, preparing to probe further.

Suddenly, two extraordinary figures approached, their steps powerful and their bearing remarkable.

Ling Xiao observed intently. The two walked side by side, almost the same height, but their demeanor was quite different. The one on the left wore crimson chainmail, a military saber at his waist, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, like a demon from hell, ruthless and vicious; the one on the right wore dark blue and purple-gold armor, carrying a long sword, with sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, a fair complexion, and red lips, like a scholar turned soldier, gentle and refined.

Upon seeing these two generals, the chief of civil and military officials felt a strange yet familiar feeling, as if they had met them before.

The two generals were conducting their routine patrol, inspecting the soldiers. After a few steps, they suddenly saw two pale green lights ignite in the dark woods, followed by a pungent, fishy smell and the sound of scales scraping against the ground.

The general in blue armor chuckled, "So it's just a ravenous python looking for something to fill its belly."

The soldiers gripped their weapons, quickly formed ranks, and stood ready.

Lan Kai laughed, "A mere beast, no need for such a fuss. I'll capture it and make it a midnight snack for you brothers!"

With that, he tossed his cloak and chuckled as he walked into the depths of the forest. A sharp, long howl followed, then silence.

Lan Kai slowly emerged from the woods, dragging a massive python, as thick as a bucket and three zhang long, its body covered in blood. Upon closer inspection, it was revealed to be riddled with needle marks, as if struck by a barrage of needles, a gruesome sight.

Lan Kai tossed the python to the ground and ordered several soldiers to skin and butcher it, half to make jerky and the other half to cook into snake soup.

Ling Xiao's face darkened. He recognized that this man's internal energy was of a cunning and vicious nature, his true qi refined and dispersed, like fine needles, penetrating everywhere and impossible to defend against. Even this heavily armored python could only meet a gruesome end. He and Feng Wangchen had witnessed this kind of skill once before, on the night of the assassination attempt on the Prince of Jin.

"These two assassins are actually military commanders. No wonder they are so familiar with the layout of the military camp,"

Ling Xiao thought to himself. Facing such formidable enemies, his fighting spirit surged, his blood boiled, and he longed to test his skills against them. However, he was no fool. Not only were their martial arts superb, but they also led several thousand elite troops. If they fought, he would surely be at a disadvantage.

Just as the two were about to retreat, Feng Wangchen accidentally broke a tree branch. The subtle sound couldn't escape the notice of a true master. The Crimson Armor General shouted, "You cowardly rat hiding your head and tail, show yourself!"

The Blue Armor General moved at the sound, his cloak billowing out, sharp true energy shooting out like needles, a devastating barrage.

Knowing a fierce battle was inevitable, Feng Wangchen gathered his inner energy, circulated his Yuan Gong, and the Wind Scroll appeared.

Zhi Liu Zuo's palms moved, transforming the wind into palms, the Tai Chi circle rotating—a gentle wind Tai Chi circle.

The whirlwind spun, enveloping all the sharp needles and deflecting them to one side, protecting the defenses.

The blue-armored general snorted coldly, his sword-like eyebrows raised, and strode forward, striking with a hidden, concealed inner energy. If the blow landed, it would be like ten thousand needles piercing the body, puncturing bones, flesh, and internal organs, resulting in a gruesome death.

Feng Wangchen knew he couldn't take this palm strike head-on, so he immediately used the Wind Scroll's light footwork—Boundless Wind Shadow—his movements unpredictable. The blue-armored general felt as if he were chasing the wind and shadows, his attacks futile.

"I'll help you!"

the red-armored general shouted, leaping into the air, looking down from above, raising both fists to the sky. Feng Wangchen felt as if the surrounding air had been completely sucked away by this single gesture, leaving him in a vacuum, his body weightless and powerless.

Immediately, the Crimson Armor General channeled his true energy, pressing down with both hands. The drawn-out energy condensed into a ball, like a massive boulder weighing down on Feng Wangchen, momentarily halting his movements.

In this perilous moment, Feng Wangchen showed no fear, his expression remaining calm, for he firmly believed his companion could dispel the impending attack.

Just as the two generals were about to form a deadly encirclement, a thunderous roar suddenly resounded. Ling Xiao, stepping with the "Thunder Step," forcefully pressed forward, unleashing the ultimate technique of the Thunder Scroll—Heavenly Thunder Sound. His fist roared like furious thunder, the wind howling as if thunder were suppressing demons.

The Crimson Armor General had no choice but to release Feng Wangchen and turn to face Ling Xiao's steel fist. He clenched his fist, gathering his inner strength in his arm, and unyieldingly threw a punch, colliding with Ling Xiao's fist.

The two fists collided, creating a deafening sonic boom. The two streams of true energy repelled and exploded, each being blasted back several steps. A large crater was blasted into the ground beneath their impact.

Knowing that a prolonged battle was not advisable and they needed to reach Iron Wall Pass as quickly as possible, Feng Wangchen decisively shouted, "Lingxiao, retreat quickly!"

He then fought and retreated, using his Gale Blade to force back the blue-armored general and taking advantage of the situation to retreat into the forest.

Seeing this, Lingxiao clenched his fists, unleashing a burst of lightning that radiated outwards from him, creating a lightning-filled area within a thirty-step radius, a place where no living being could approach.

Taking advantage of the enemy's momentary hesitation, Lingxiao also retreated into the forest. The red-armored general waved his hand, signaling his soldiers to pursue, but they were unexpectedly forced back by a burst of fire.

It turned out that after retreating into the forest, Lingxiao immediately used the Scroll of Flame, igniting the surrounding vegetation with his blazing Yang True Essence. It was autumn, and the air was dry; the flames ignited easily. Feng Wangchen, standing nearby, also used the Wind Summoning Technique, the wind fanning the flames, causing the fire to spread rapidly and temporarily holding back the enemy soldiers, buying them time to retreat.

The two quickly crossed Dengyun Mountain and entered the Hedong region.

Ling Xiao frowned and said, "With these elite troops who appeared out of nowhere occupying Dengyun Mountain, won't the Dragon Lord's plan be difficult to implement?"

Feng Wangchen said, "The Dragon Lord has only set the general direction and strategy. As for how to implement the tactics, that depends on our performance. I'm not good at military affairs either. Let's discuss it with Wang Dong and Liang Ming when we get to Tiebi Pass."

Ling Xiao said, "Those two generals are skilled in martial arts and know how to lead troops. It seems I'll have to ask them for advice on military affairs when I go to Tiebi Pass."

Feng Wangchen smiled and said, "Difficult..." "It's truly a sight to see such humility and eagerness to learn from the Martial Champion,"

Ling Xiao said. "Learning has no end. In the future, I will inevitably have to fight alongside the Dragon Lord. How can I be worthy of the title Martial Champion if I don't know how to lead troops in battle?"

Feng Wangchen added, "Those two generals are indeed troublesome. If I were alone, I'm afraid I would not escape death. I wonder how much of a chance you have against them, Brother Ling?"

Ling Xiao's expression turned solemn, and he frowned, saying, "A one-on-one fight is fifty-fifty, but fighting two against one is certain defeat. If I encounter these two again next time, I will need Lin Birou's help to have any chance of winning."

"Brother Ling, let's put the duel aside for now. The Dragon Lord's concerns are not unfounded," Feng Wangchen said as he ran. "This is what I took from the Blue-Armored General during our fight. Brother Ling, take a look at this." He

opened his palm, revealing a military insignia. The insignia was engraved with lifelike images of tigers and leopards, which seemed to roar and devour human flesh in the hazy night.

Ling Xiao exclaimed in surprise, "This is clearly the insignia of the Western Regions Tiger and Leopard Camp! Are these people from the Tiger and Leopard Camp?"

Feng Wangchen nodded and said, "Such elite troops are few and far between, so it's probably true. And those two generals are clearly the two assassins we fought with in the Prince of Jin's camp that day. It seems that the Haotian Sect's influence has not only reached into the army, but they are also preparing to launch a mutiny!"

Ling Xiao frowned and said, "Although the troops are not many, the Tiger and Leopard Battalion has been through countless battles. If they launch a sneak attack, and with the assistance of an inside agent, a mutiny is not impossible."

Feng Wangchen said, "In this situation, we should speed up our pace and try to reach Iron Wall Pass as soon as possible to bring reinforcements for the Dragon Lord!"

Chapter Twelve: The Princess Carries the Coffin

at Dawn. The procession was magnificent, with the Imperial Guard protecting them. First came the Emperor's carriage, followed by the phoenix-robed entourage. Then came two magnificent carriages with canopies. The Emperor, Empress, and Imperial Concubine arrived one after another. The area within ten miles of the Dali Temple was controlled by the Imperial Guard. The sentry posts were densely arranged, and the checkpoints were layered one after another. It was as solid as a rock, and even mosquitoes could not fly through.

In the main hall of the Dali Temple, Huangfu Wuji, dressed in a dragon robe, sat regally on a high seat. His face was somewhat pale, but his eyes were bright and focused, conveying a sense of being watched intently, exuding a powerful and imposing aura of imperial authority.

To the right of the throne sat Empress Zhou, Consort Xiao, and Consort Wang. Consort Wang, knowing the importance of both, had requested to attend the hearing, while Consort Su, citing illness, remained in the palace. To the left stood Prince Qi and Prince Song. Following the principle of men on the left and women on the right, the two princes stood on the left, while the women, being their elders, were seated on chairs. This arrangement adhered to court etiquette and clearly distinguished rank.

The outcome of this case would directly affect the succession to the crown prince position, and both Prince Qi and Prince Song wore solemn expressions. The tension among the consorts was no less than that of the two princes.

Huangfu Wuji slammed his gavel and said in a deep voice, "Consort Xiao, what you said yesterday about the case of Consort Bai

is a miscarriage of justice. Tell me everything, without concealing anything!" Consort Xiao rose and knelt on the ground, saying, "Your Majesty is wise. What I said is all true. Consort Bai did not actually have an affair with the guards. Someone framed her."

Empress Zhou's face had already turned gloomy, her beautiful eyes filled with murderous intent as she stared straight at Consort Xiao.

Huangfu Wuji coldly said, "Then tell me, who framed her in secret?"

Consort Xiao straightened her posture, her magnificent robes stretching to accentuate her full breasts, and said, word by word, "It was none other than Consort Zhou from back then, who is now Empress Zhou!"

Empress Zhou's almond-shaped eyes widened, her brows furrowing with anger. She slammed her hand on the armrest of her chair and shouted, "Consort Xiao, how dare you slander me! Insubordination! What is your punishment?!"

Seeing this, Consort Wang also knelt down, pleading with Huangfu Wuji, "Insubordination is indeed a grave crime, but we are driven by a sense of righteousness and cannot bear to see Consort Bai die unjustly. Today, even if we are shattered to pieces, we will avenge Consort Bai!"

Empress Zhou, enraged... Laughing, she said, "What a glib-tongued woman! As the head of the three palaces and six courtyards, the mother of the nation, how dare you slander and defame me!"

Since the pretense of civility had already been laid bare, Consort Xiao Yuan stared at Empress Zhou without backing down and sneered, "As the head of the harem, the Empress should obey the imperial decree. However, when the Empress learned that Consort Bai was pregnant with the emperor's child, she feared for her position and thus used underhanded means to murder Consort Bai. How can such a morally corrupt person be worthy of the title of the mother of the nation!"

Huangfu Wuji slammed his gavel and shouted, "How dare the dignified consorts engage in such venomous acts, insulting and slandering each other! What kind of decorum is this? Do you think I am invisible?!"

Everyone immediately fell silent, refusing to utter a word.

Huangfu Wuji scanned the room and said, "Consort Xiao, you keep saying that the Empress framed and plotted against Consort Bai. Do you have any evidence?"

Consort Xiao replied, "Your Majesty, I implore you to summon someone. This person was a palace maid who served the Empress. She knows everything about Consort Bai's case and is a key witness!"

Empress Zhou's face turned ashen, but Huangfu Wuji ignored her and simply uttered a single word—"Granted!" The imperial decree was issued, and Yu Hua knelt and entered the temple, shouting "Long live the Emperor!"

Huangfu Wuji asked, "Who is kneeling below?"

Yu Hua humbly replied, "Your Majesty, I was the Empress's personal maid fifteen years ago."

Consort Xiao also said, "Your Majesty, this woman is indeed the Empress's maid. There are detailed records of her in the Imperial Household Department; Your Majesty can easily verify this."

Huangfu Wuji coldly snorted, "Consort Xiao, are you judging this case or am I? Should I offer you my seat?"

Consort Xiao was terrified and quickly knelt down to beg for forgiveness.

Huangfu Wuji waved his hand, ordering Eunuch Wang to verify Yu Hua's identity. Eunuch Wang

instructed a eunuch to bring the personnel records from the Imperial Household Department, and after reviewing and confirming their accuracy, he presented them to the Emperor.

Huangfu Wuji glanced at her and said, "Fifteen years ago, a fire broke out in the palace, and Yu Hua was burned to death. Where did you come from?"

Yu Hua kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I am indeed Yu Hua! When I entered the palace, the eunuch in charge of the palace office tattooed a mark on my shoulder."

According to the rules of the Daheng Palace, all women who entered the palace to serve had to have tattoos on their bodies. The pattern and location of the tattoos were symbols of the palace maids' status, greatly reducing the possibility of assassins infiltrating the palace.

Huangfu Wuji then gave Eunuch Wang a wink, and the chief eunuch immediately ordered a palace attendant to summon the eunuch who had tattooed Yu Hua. After confirming the tattoo on Yu Hua, the eunuch reported truthfully, "Your Majesty, this tattoo was indeed done by me. Based on the characteristics of the tattoo, she is indeed Yu Hua."

After verifying several pieces of identification, Yu Hua's identity was finally confirmed. Huangfu Wuji slammed his gavel and said, "Palace maid Yu Hua, summon yourself honestly! Why have you come back to life?"

Yu Hua kowtowed and said, "Your Majesty, I was persecuted and forced to live in hiding for over ten years."

Huangfu Wuji said, "Tell me everything you know from back then. If you dare to conceal anything or give false information, I will cut off your head."

Yu Hua repeatedly... Yu Hua said, "I dare not, I dare not," and then heard Consort Xiao and Consort Wang say, "Yu Hua, don't be afraid. Now that His Majesty is here, he will surely uphold justice for you."

Yu Hua said, "Your Majesty, the truth is this... When the Empress learned that Consort Bai had impregnated the Emperor's child, she feared that Bai would threaten her position. So she bribed Xia Zhu of Minglang Palace and ordered her to drug Bai and the palace guards, causing them to commit immoral acts. Later, fearing that the matter would be exposed, the Empress killed them

to silence them. Fortunately, I was saved by a wise man, and that is how I survived. I beg Your Majesty to seek justice for me!" Empress Zhou's face turned ashen, and she shouted angrily, "You audacious lowly servant, how dare you slander me! Guards, drag her out and behead her as a warning to the public!"

The Empress's imposing presence, fueled by her anger, became even more ruthless, causing Yu Hua to tremble all over in fear.

Consort Xiao Yuan sneered, "Your Majesty, what a temper! So eager to execute Yu Hua? Are you afraid your shameful deeds will be exposed, so you're trying to silence her?"

Empress Zhou glared at her and said, "I have acted uprightly and honestly. What shameful deeds could I possibly have done? As the Empress Dowager, how can I allow such a lowly servant to slander me? If I don't execute her today, what will become of the dignity of my Great Heng?"

Consort Wang Xian chimed in, "If the Empress truly resorts to such despicable acts of framing and slander, then she is truly disgracing the Great Heng and causing the court to lose all its prestige!"

"Enough!"

Huangfu Wuji slammed his gavel and shouted, "All of you, shut up! As imperial consorts, you're acting like gossipy shrewish women, what kind of decorum is this? Anyone who dares to speak out of turn, get out of the Dali Temple!"

The three women immediately fell silent.

Prince Qi cupped his hands and said, "Father, I have a few words I wish to say to Yu Hua. Please grant me permission."

Huangfu Wuji nodded.

King Qi asked, "Yu Hua, you keep saying that my mother poisoned Consort Bai and the palace guards, so do you have any evidence?"

Yu Hua replied, "Back then..."

Before she could finish speaking, Prince Qi interrupted her sharply, "Just answer yes or no!"

Prince Qi, a veteran of countless battles, possessed a chilling aura, and every gesture he made exuded a terrifying presence. Yu Hua trembled with fear and obediently replied, "No...no."

Prince Qi continued, "Then did you personally witness Xia Zhu poisoning the woman? Remember, I only need your answer: yes or no!"

Yu Hua shook her head, "No."

Prince Qi coldly snorted, "Without evidence, and without personally witnessing the poisoner, how can you claim the Empress murdered Consort Bai!"

Yu Hua was speechless, frozen in place.

At this moment, Prince Song volunteered, "Father, I also have a few questions to ask."

Huangfu Wuji nodded, "Granted!"

Prince Song added, "But this time, I not only want to ask Yu Hua, but I also wish to boldly ask Her Majesty the Empress a few questions." Huangfu Wuji also granted permission.

King Song laughed, "Yu Hua, is that you? Don't be nervous. Tell me, before that fire, how did the Empress treat you?"

Yu Hua replied, "The Empress wasn't Empress yet, but she was still quite kind to me, bestowing upon me many pastries and jewelry."

King Song then asked, "So, how hard did you work back then? How much was your salary?"

Yu Hua shook her head, "I was a palace maid by the Empress's side back then, and I lived a carefree life. As for my salary... besides the wages issued by the palace, the Empress also gave me an extra five taels of silver."

King Song said, "So, the Empress treated you quite well?"

Yu Hua nodded in agreement.

Empress Zhou bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I dare to ask if what Yu Hua said is true?"

The Empress replied, "It is true!"

King Song then asked, "So, what did Your Majesty originally think of Yu Hua?"

Empress Zhou said, "I thought she was clever and skillful, so I kept her by my side. This girl was quite capable back then, so I relied on her greatly. I just didn't expect her to slander me today, wasting all my past kindness. It's true what they say, you can't judge a book by its cover."

King Song frowned and asked, "Does Your Majesty still remember how Yu Hua disappeared? I mean, where did Yu Hua die in the fire?"

Empress Zhou replied, "At her residence."

King Song asked, "As Your Majesty's personal maid, was Yu Hua's residence relatively close to the palace?"

Empress Zhou said yes.

King Song gave a thoughtful "oh," and chuckled, "It was during the spring rainy season, and the damp weather made it difficult for water to flow, especially in a residence near the Empress's palace. Fire prevention measures should have been excellent. Why did such a strange fire occur? Could it be arson?"

Empress Zhou cursed the cunning of the young man inwardly, thinking, "Since that little beast has roundaboutly pointed the finger at me again, he knows that the evidence against me for poisoning is insufficient, so he deliberately used the fire to make things difficult for me, hoping to draw the Emperor's attention to the possibility of murder to cover it up!"

Seeing that his mother was in a bad situation, King Qi hurriedly said, "Brother, we are discussing whether the case of Consort Bai was wrongly judged, not about the fire. Please don't put the cart before the horse!"

Although he couldn't completely condemn Empress Zhou and King Qi, he successfully shifted the topic to the suspicious points of the fire at Yuhua. King Song had gained a slight advantage, so he wasn't in a hurry to win or lose. He smiled slightly and remained silent, responding to King Qi's question with silence.

King Qi and Empress Zhou also noticed their opponent's actions and felt a sense of crisis. However, Empress Zhou was determined to deny everything or remain silent and cold, no matter how the other party accused her. After all, a lowly palace maid couldn't prove the truth.

Just outside the Dali Temple sentry post, Lu Mingluan and Long Hui were hiding in the shadows.

Lu Mingluan laughed and said, "These two brothers are quite interesting. King Qi is ruthless and decisive, seizing on the suspicion of whether Consort Bai was poisoned to question the other party; while King Song is roundabout, using verbal traps to gradually lure Empress Zhou out of her weaknesses."

It turned out that Lu Mingluan had planted a primordial spirit imprint on Yu Hua, allowing him to observe everything within twenty miles through Yu Hua's eyes and ears. In other words, Lu Mingluan was now practically there in person. Long Hui had learned about the miraculous effects of the Xuanmei Soul-Stealing Technique from Luo Qingyan and her daughter, so he asked Lu Mingluan for help.

"However, this palace maid never mentioned the Haotian Sect from beginning to end, nor did she say where the poison came from."

Long Hui frowned and pondered. "She must have been forced to take some kind of poison, so she deliberately omitted anything about the Haotian Sect."

Lu Mingluan smiled and said, "No need to guess, she was indeed forced to swallow poison. If she didn't obey, she would turn into thousands of ants and eat her up until she died."

After a pause, Lu Mingluan sighed again, "Whether Yu Hua's words are true or false, and even if the Prince of Song is allowed to use his silver tongue, as long as the Prince of Qi seizes on the doubt about whether the poisoning occurred, Consort Xiao's accusation will be difficult to establish, and in the end, she will suffer the consequences."

Before she finished speaking, her face suddenly darkened. It turned out that she had learned from Yu Hua's eyes that a sudden change had occurred...

Seeing her change in expression, Long Hui knew that the person who was supposed to come had finally arrived. So he increased his attention and kept his eyes fixed on the Dali Temple. As soon as there was any change, he would rush in to rescue his lover.

"Little Yu'er, just go ahead and do it. Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you!"

Long Hui silently prayed. Just then, a general from the Imperial Guard rushed in, reporting, "Your Majesty, two coffins have been dragged to the Dali Temple..."

Huangfu Wuji's face darkened. Eunuch Wang, sensing his master's displeasure, immediately reprimanded, "You insolent fool! A mere arrogance who disturbs Your Majesty's presence—don't you know how to handle this? You have to come back and report! What are you good for?!"

The general said fearfully, "Your Majesty, that man is none other than Bai Yu, the commander of the Qilin Army... and he's holding a jade pendant engraved with orchid and phoenix feathers. I don't know what to do, so I've come to ask Your Majesty."

The Rainbow Fairy Pendant? The people in the hall were immediately surprised and astonished. This jade pendant was clearly a royal item. Every prince or princess who presented it to Huangfu Wuji would be given a jade pendant for protection and peace. The orchid feather and phoenix feather pendant was actually a princess's item. How could this item appear on a border general? Huangfu Wuji was filled with doubt and said, "Let him in!"

The general received the order and immediately went to carry out the imperial decree.

After a moment, a figure appeared in the courtyard outside the hall. A young man in a military robe was carrying a white jade coffin in his left hand and tightly gripping a hemp rope in his right hand. The rope was tied to another white jade coffin. The two coffins together weighed four or five hundred pounds, but he still moved with great agility.

Eunuch Wang stepped out of the main hall and greeted Bai Lingyu, saying, "General Bai, what are you doing? Why are you offending His Majesty?"

Bai Lingyu coldly glanced at him, temporarily releasing the coffin ropes with her right hand, and reached into her robes to pull out a crystal jade pendant. Eunuch Wang's expression changed drastically upon seeing it; the jade pendant was the "Rainbow Fairy Pendant," and it also bore the character "Yu" (羽, meaning feather).

Inside the hall, Huangfu Wuji, with his exceptional eyesight, also saw it clearly. His expression shifted from sunny to stormy, from composed to astonished, confused, sorrowful, and then overjoyed… Eunuch Wang shuddered, not daring to utter a word, and retreated to the side with his head bowed.

Bai Lingyu carried the coffin and dragged it into the hall, stopping ten steps in front of Huangfu Wuji's desk before placing the coffin on the ground.

Suppressing his surging emotions, Huangfu Wuji said, "Bai Yu, what do you mean by this? You don't even kneel before me!"

Bai Lingyu said calmly, "A man who sacrificed his wife and daughter for power is not worthy of making me kneel!" This blatant defiance caused everyone's expressions to change drastically, Huangfu Wuji's face turning ashen, his anger barely concealed.

Bai Lingyu sneered, "Do you want to chop off my head?"

Huangfu Wuji stared coldly at her and uttered a single word: "Take her down and throw her into the imperial prison!"

Guards immediately surrounded her. Bai Lingyu raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Before throwing her into the imperial prison for trial, shouldn't we verify her identity?"

As she spoke, she removed her hairpin, letting her thick, ink-black hair cascade down her shoulders. She then wiped away the disguise around her face.

This disguise had been used extremely cleverly, only making Bai Lingyu's female face more angular and masculine. Now, once wiped away, her soft, alluring features were revealed.

With her hair flowing down her shoulders and the disguise removed, Bai Lingyu revealed her true face: almond-shaped eyes, willow-leaf eyebrows, a delicate nose, and red lips. While her skin wasn't as fair and delicate as that of typical royal women, it possessed a healthy, natural beauty. Her wheat-colored skin gave her a more heroic and proud air than the average princess.

The commander of the formidable Qilin Army, who had shaken the Iron Wall Pass, was actually a woman. Prince Qi and Prince Song were greatly surprised, but the older generation of the royal family were utterly astonished. Aside from her skin tone, the woman before them was a spitting image of Consort Bai.

Empress Zhou couldn't help but ask in a trembling voice, "Who exactly are you?"

Bai Lingyu stared at her, her eyes almost spitting fire, and sneered, "Can't Your Majesty see who I am?"

As she spoke, she casually tossed the Rainbow Fairy Pendant onto Huangfu Wuji's table.

Huangfu Wuji held the pendant and examined it carefully for a moment, his eyes slightly reddening. He stammered, "You...you are Lingyu, you really are Lingyu, my daughter!"

His tone was extremely agitated at the end, and he even nearly stood up to hug Bai Lingyu, a stark contrast to his usual somber and calm demeanor.

Bai Lingyu's heart ached, and she thought to herself, "Since you still have me, your daughter, in your heart, why were you so heartless back then?"

Meanwhile, Consort Xiao, observing Huangfu Wuji's complex emotions of guilt and affection for the princess, immediately feigned tears and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Lingyu has wandered alone for fifteen years, suffering greatly. Your Majesty, you must make it up to her."

Huangfu Wuji's nose tingled, and he sighed, "Lingyu, it's good you're back. Whatever you want, your father will give you!"

Bai Lingyu, fighting back tears, said, "I don't want anything, I only want justice!"

With that, she slapped open the lids of the two coffins, revealing the bodies of Gong Liuguang and Consort Bai.

Thanks to the Dingyan Pearl, the two bodies remained lifelike, especially Consort Bai, who retained the sorrowful expression of her suffering before death.

Empress Zhou stiffened involuntarily, her palms clammy with cold sweat, and her legs trembled uncontrollably.

Seeing his beloved concubine's face again, Huangfu Wuji felt a sharp pain in his chest, a tightness in his chest, and dizziness; he nearly vomited blood and fainted.

Bai Lingyu coldly stared at Huangfu Wuji and said, "The internal strife between my mother and the palace guards left behind poison. If you don't believe me, you can have the coroner verify the truth."

If anyone else dared to address him so disrespectfully, Huangfu Wuji would have already beheaded them. But this person was none other than his daughter, whom he had wronged the most. Besides guilt, Huangfu Wuji felt only heartache.

"Summon the coroner!"

Huangfu Wuji seemed to have aged decades, his tone filled with helplessness and despair.

After the coroner entered the courtroom, Bai Lingyu took out the dagger again and said, "This is the dagger that the head of the Gong family stole from the Ministry of Justice. It's the murder weapon used to assassinate my mother. If you don't believe me, you can check the Ministry of Justice's records to verify!"

This time, she even omitted the word "you." Huangfu Wuji felt as if a thousand blades were scraping and stabbing his heart, causing excruciating pain. He couldn't even speak, only giving a wink to Eunuch Wang.

Eunuch Wang immediately went to find the Vice Minister of Justice and asked him to verify the dagger's authenticity. After reviewing the files, the Vice Minister confirmed it was genuine.

Bai Lingyu continued, "Back then, my mother and the head guard of the palace were poisoned. The poison didn't take effect normally, but it only started to spread and take effect after someone was stabbed by this dagger."

After saying this, she silently apologized a few times, then cut hair from the body and asked Huangfu Wuji for a meat bun, water, and a male and female dog that had been starving for a long time.

Bai Lingyu held her breath and used her inner strength to create an aura around herself to prevent the spread of the aphrodisiac. She then soaked her hair and the dagger in water, followed by the meat buns.

Once the buns were wet, she tossed them to the dogs.

The male and female dogs ate the buns and immediately began mating. Consort Xiao and Consort Wang blushed, while Empress Zhou's face turned ashen.

At this point, no further words were needed. Bai Lingyu gazed at Huangfu Wuji, seemingly awaiting his verdict.

King Qi immediately knelt down and said, "Father, this matter still needs to be discussed. Mother would never do such a vicious thing."

Bai Lingyu angrily said, "Now that the evidence is complete,

how dare you still try to deny it!" Seeing that the situation was hopeless, King Qi was disheartened and kowtowed to Huangfu Wuji, begging for mercy, "Father, even a day of marriage is a hundred days of kindness. Please forgive Mother!"

Huangfu Wuji coldly said, "Poisoning and framing, causing the deaths of two lives—how can such a heinous act be worthy of the title of Mother of the Nation!"

King Qi then knelt before Bai Lingyu, kowtowing repeatedly. A sobbing voice cried out, "Princess Lingyu, I beg you, spare my mother! If you have any grudges, hate me alone. You can kill me or torture me, just please spare my mother!"

Bai Lingyu was stunned to see this once triumphant prince now kowtowing to a woman like her, begging for her mother's life... This scene filled her with mixed emotions. Although her resentment towards Empress Zhou remained, she also felt a sense of shared suffering. If she had been a few years older, she would have given her own life to save her mother. Now that their formidable

enemy had lost power, Consort Xiao and Consort Wang would not allow their adversary to have a chance to turn the tide. They immediately seized the opportunity to kick her while she was down, demanding that Empress Zhou be severely punished.

Consort Xiao said, "Your Majesty, how can Zhou Shi, with her despicable and shameless behavior and cold-blooded heart, still be allowed to serve as the head of the three palaces and six courtyards!"

Consort Wang Xian also said, "Your Majesty, if Zhou Shi is not severely punished, Consort Bai will not rest in peace! We beg Your Majesty to give Consort Bai and Princess Yu justice!"

Suddenly, a sharp, cold laugh rang out, and Empress Zhou stood up, laughing loudly, "What cold-blooded heart! What justice! Apart from that little girl, who here truly wants to seek justice for Consort Bai?"

As she spoke, she looked at Consort Xiao and said, "Consort Xiao, do you truly want to speak up for Consort Bai?" "Avenge the wronged concubine?"

Before Consort Xiao could answer, Empress Zhou turned to Consort Wang and asked, "And you?"

Empress Zhou laughed loudly, "None of you are! You're just trying to use Consort Bai's case to attack me and Zheng'er's position as Crown Prince. To put it bluntly, you're even more cold-blooded and ruthless. You won't even spare a dead person to achieve your goals!"

Consort Xiao snorted, "I won't argue with a poisonous woman."

Empress Zhou sneered, "Is that so? If Consort Bai's case wasn't done by me, but by another concubine, would you have sought justice for her?"

Consort Xiao's face stiffened.

"Enough! Even now, you still don't know how to repent!"

Huangfu Wuji glared angrily and shouted loudly.

In the past, Empress Zhou would have obediently shut her mouth long ago in the face of Huangfu Wuji's reprimand, but this time she was fearless and sneered, "What, does Your Majesty also want to scold me? Is it for being cold-blooded and heartless, or for being vicious? But when it comes to these two things, Your Majesty seems to be more adept than I am!"

Eunuch Wang's face darkened, and he said, "Your Majesty, please say less, lest you further anger the Emperor!" Empress Zhou spat and said, "What business is it of yours, you eunuch, to interfere in my affairs!"

Huangfu Wuji sneered, "Your Highness, let her continue. I want to hear what she has to say!"

Empress Zhou chuckled, "Then I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"

"That Bai Shufei, she blushes even when she speaks to outsiders, and she's easily swayed. Even in the palace, she acts like a pampered young lady. How could a woman like her have the audacity to have an affair with a guard? With Your Majesty's understanding of Bai Shufei, how could you not see the hidden secrets in the case back then? Or does Your Majesty simply not want to continue investigating this matter?" Upon

hearing this, the entire Dali Temple fell into a deep silence.

Empress Zhou said in a dramatic tone, "That's right. I did indeed poison Consort Bai with aphrodisiacs and force her to have an affair with Gong Liuguang. But Your Majesty, with your intelligence, if you had really wanted to investigate, you would have cleared Consort Bai's name long ago. Why didn't you do that? I remember that after Consort Bai's death, the palace was less vigilant for half a day, and half of the patrolling guards were gone. This was clearly an attempt to silence me!"

Bai Lingyu's face suddenly turned pale, and her eyes blazed with anger.

Empress Zhou smiled and said, "Little princess, don't be impulsive. Let me finish what I have to say. At that time, the Grand Secretariat was headed by Cheng Yuanzhi, with the Bai, Gong, Cui, and Pei families as its assistants. Together, they controlled the Grand Secretariat and greatly limited the emperor's power. Your father had always wanted to weaken the power of the Grand Secretariat. As the saying goes, the nail that sticks out gets hammered down, and these five forces became the targets of your father's attack. Among them, Cheng Yuanzhi was a veteran of three reigns and a great Confucian scholar. He was highly respected and had thousands of students. Even the emperor dared not easily touch him. The Cui and Pei families had been the leading aristocratic families since the founding of the dynasty. Not only did they have deep roots, but they also had their own elite troops, making them equally difficult to deal with. As for the Bai and Gong families, they were just newly emerging aristocratic families, and their power was far inferior to the previous three. Therefore, the emperor turned his attention to these two unfortunate souls!"

Although she had already guessed some of the inside story, Bai Lingyu was still shocked to hear Empress Zhou say this.

Empress Zhou snorted, "Your mother's matter was just an excuse. Even if I hadn't acted, the Emperor would have eliminated the Bai and Bai families sooner or later. Would Consort Bai, without her family's support, have a good time in the palace? Don't be fooled by Consort Xiao and Consort Wang's current enthusiasm for overturning your mother's case. If the Bai family had fallen from power earlier, they might have been even more ruthless towards your mother than I was!"

Hearing this, Bai Lingyu felt a chill run down her spine.

"Are you finished?"

Huangfu Wuji suddenly interjected.

Empress Zhou smiled, "Yes, I am. Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."

As soon as she finished speaking, a cloud of black energy suddenly rose between her brows, blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, and her body went limp, collapsing to the ground.

Prince Qi cried out in anguish, "Mother Empress!" and rushed forward to embrace her.

Empress Zhou smiled bitterly, "Zheng'er, before I came to the Dali Temple, I had already hidden poison in my teeth. I thought that if things were exposed, I would commit suicide by poisoning myself, so as to avoid being humiliated by those vile women..."

Huangfu Wuji sighed, "Empress, why did you do this? I never intended to execute you..."

Empress Zhou said sadly, "Thank you for sparing my life, Your Majesty. It's a pity that I am destined to be banished to the Cold Palace. Rather than suffer endless torment, I'd rather end it all! Also, I don't resent Your Majesty, because Your Majesty and I..." "They're all the same, both ruthless and pitiful..."

Prince Qi's eyes welled with tears, and he said in a trembling voice, "Mother, don't speak anymore. Your son will find the imperial physician for you immediately. You'll be alright."

Empress Zhou's eyes gradually became unfocused, and she used her last strength to say, "No need, Mother is already dying. Zheng'er, listen to your mother, don't fight for the crown prince position anymore. Let your father banish you, even to a remote and impoverished place, don't stay in Yujing!"

After saying this, she closed her eyes and breathed her last, leaving behind Prince Qi's heart-wrenching cries.

Men don't easily shed tears, let alone a prince who has spent his life on the battlefield. His cries were like sharp knives cutting into everyone's hearts.

Huangfu Wuji seemed to have aged ten years, staring blankly at everyone in the hall. His gaze swept over Empress Zhou's corpse, then looked at the two white jade coffins, and finally settled on Bai Lingyu's face.

Huangfu Wuji closed his eyes and said, "By imperial decree, Consort Bai, who committed immoral acts fifteen years ago due to the machinations of Consort Zhou, has had her name cleared today. She is posthumously honored as Empress Zhenlie Zhuangxiao and buried in the Imperial Mausoleum with state funeral rites. The charges against the Bai and Gong families are revoked, and they are allowed to retain their original titles and ranks. Their descendants will be found and allowed to inherit their family businesses! Empress Zhou, whose conduct was improper, framed Consort Bai and falsely accused her of licentious behavior in the palace. Her crimes are unforgivable. She is stripped of her title as Empress, and her entire clan is expelled from the capital!"

In just a few words, Consort Bai, who had been wronged for more than ten years, was finally exonerated, and the Bai and Gong families were given a new lease on life.

Huangfu Wuji continued, "The child Bai Fei was born with back then has been named Crown Prince Dehai, and Princess Huangfu Lingyu has been named the Loyal and Brave Protector of the Nation Princess and concurrently appointed as the Grand Commander of the Imperial Guard, holding the Tiger Tally and General's Order!"

The Tiger Tally and General's Order are equivalent to the highest military command. Such a generous appointment is tantamount to handing over the entire defense of the capital to Bai Lingyu. It is unclear whether Huangfu Wuji values Bai Lingyu's military talent or simply wants to make amends for his mistakes of the past fifteen years.

Consort Xiao Yuan smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations on gaining a general princess who is no less capable than any man. It is truly a blessing for our Great Heng."

Consort Wang Xian also echoed, "Yes, it is a great joy that the Protector of the Nation Princess has returned to her ancestral home today."

Apart from Empress Zhou, their greatest concern was for the battle-hardened Prince Qi. Now that they saw such a capable and brave warrior, who was also the descendant of Empress Zhou's enemy, they felt more at ease and offered their goodwill, hoping to win over a powerful ally.

Consort Xiao thought to herself, "The Emperor will surely dote on this girl because of Consort Bai's matter. Besides, her martial arts are superb; cultivating a good relationship with her will be beneficial in the future."

Bai Lingyu is a woman; no matter how skilled she is in battle, she won't threaten the throne. Compared to Prince Qi, Bai Lingyu is more to Consort Xiao's liking.

Bai Lingyu said calmly, "Your Majesty's kindness is appreciated! I am merely a lowly commoner from the Bai clan, unworthy of this title of 'Princess Protector of the Nation,' nor qualified to hold the Tiger Tally!"

She referred to herself as belonging to the Bai clan, clearly unwilling to acknowledge her identity and even less willing to return to her ancestral lineage.

Huangfu Wuji felt as if he had been struck hard in the chest with a hammer; his face instantly turned deathly pale.

The two consorts and Prince Song were also astonished. Refusing the reward was one thing, but to dare to utter such treasonous words was simply suicidal.

Eunuch Wang hurriedly transmitted a message: "Your Highness, you can't say such things! You must apologize to the Emperor!" Bai Lingyu sneered, raising her head to stare directly at the lofty Emperor, and said, "My surname is Bai. Your Majesty, are you going to execute me?"

Huangfu Wuji's face flushed red and then paled, his fingers, hidden in his sleeves, clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his flesh, as if he were struggling to suppress his emotions that were about to spiral out of control.

The father and daughter stared at each other for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea. Huangfu Wuji sighed, leaned back in his chair, rested his left elbow on the armrest, propped his forehead with his palm, and turned his head to one side, like a weary old man taking a nap.

"You can leave!"

Huangfu Wuji waved to Bai Lingyu, his assassin head turned to the side, concealing his expression and his eyes; no one knew what he was thinking.

Bai Lingyu didn't say anything more and turned to leave.

After Bai Lingyu left, Huangfu Wuji ordered the disposal of the three corpses in the hall and commanded everyone to leave. After the series of decrees were carried out, only the emperor, resting his chin on his hand, and his personal eunuch remained in the hall.

Eunuch Wang stood quietly for about three hours. Seeing that it was getting dark, he cautiously asked, "Your Majesty, it's getting late. Let's return to the palace."

Huangfu Wuji slowly raised his head, his eyes red-rimmed, glistening with tears, his expression weary and dejected, like an old man recovering from a serious illness.

He sighed deeply and said, "Yes, it's time to return to the palace!"

In the thirteenth chapter, riding a horse and singing wildly

, Bai Lingyu left the Dali Temple, her mind in turmoil. She walked towards the city gates, and after half a mile, she saw Long Hui waiting ahead.

Seeing her beloved again, Bai Lingyu's emotions seemed to find an outlet, turning into tears that welled up in her eyes. With a cry of sorrow, she threw herself into Long Hui's arms.

Long Hui held her gently and said, "It's alright, little Yu'er, I saw everything. You did very well, really very well. If Consort Bai knew in the afterlife, she would be proud of you."

Only after Long Hui's comforting words did Bai Lingyu's sobs gradually subside.

Long Hui reached out to wipe away her tears, saying with a hint of reproach, "According to what we agreed on, no matter the outcome, you couldn't contradict the Emperor. But you, you little brat, actually... sigh, do you know how scared I was? I almost had to break in to save you."

Bai Lingyu pouted, "The palace is cold and ruthless, full of intrigue. I don't want to go back to that place."

With the help of Lu Mingluan's Soul-Seizing Technique, Long Hui was fully aware of the case's progress and was deeply moved by the coldness and warmth of the royal family. He thought to himself, although these people were born into nobility and enjoyed all kinds of wealth, they were constantly scheming against others and being schemed against. Was this kind of life good or bad? Bai Lingyu sighed, "With her personal maid as a witness and the body as evidence, Empress Zhou has no way to deny it. My mother should be able to rest in peace now. I have nothing more to ask for..."

Speaking of Empress Zhou, Long Hui suddenly thought of something—the poison was originally provided by Consort Su. Why didn't Empress Zhou reveal this and seek a lighter punishment? Moreover, her last words to Prince Qi before her death seemed to have a hidden meaning... Long Hui thought to himself, "If she wanted to protect Prince Qi, she should have revealed Consort Su's affair. But she only let Prince Qi leave the capital and didn't mention Consort Su at all."

Recalling Prince Qi's expression in the hall, Long Hui was sure that he didn't know the inside story either. After all, it wasn't something to be proud of, and it was only natural that Empress Zhou wouldn't tell her son based on the principle of secrecy.

"What if Prince Qi listened to Empress Zhou and left the capital?"

Long Hui made a hypothetical assumption in his mind. "The hidden Consort Su, also known as the Holy Mother Haotian, is stirring up trouble and causing chaos in the capital. Cang Shitian will take advantage of the chaos to fish in troubled waters. The worst outcome would be the overthrow of the Great Heng imperial power. In that case, Prince Qi, by leaving the capital, would be far away from the storm and be able to protect himself. When his enemies are exhausted, he can calmly clean up the mess!"

Long Hui suddenly understood that Empress Zhou must have already seen through Consort Su's treacherous intentions, so she would rather die than expose her. She wanted to plant a hidden danger for Consort Xiao, Prince Song, and others, in order to create an opportunity for internal strife and chaos in the palace, which would be equivalent to creating an opportunity for Prince Qi.

"None of the women in this palace are easy to deal with!"

Thinking this, Long Hui felt a surge of frustration and couldn't help but say, "Little Yu'er, let's have a horsemanship contest."

Bai Lingyu laughed, "My lightness skill is inferior to yours, but as for horsemanship, you, General Long, are not so good."

Long Hui laughed heartily, "We'll know once we compete!"

With that, he turned and led out two tall horses from the roadside.

Bai Lingyu's eyes lit up. The two horses had glossy black coats, long limbs, and bright eyes; they were clearly rare and magnificent steeds.

Bai Lingyu was originally a cavalryman and had an inexplicable fondness for fine horses.

Long Hui felt a fragrant breeze waft into his nose, and the beautiful woman suddenly lifted her legs, stretching her riding breeches tightly, revealing her shapely and rounded long legs. Her firm and plump buttocks swayed, filling his eyes with trembling flesh. It was Bai Lingyu who mounted the horse with agile and swift movements, without any hesitation.

Bai Lingyu flicked the reins, and her horse reared up, neighing loudly.

Seeing this, Long Hui also mounted his horse and shouted, "Enough talk! There's a tortoise-shell hill twenty li away. Let's see who gets there first!"

Bai Lingyu scoffed, "Fine, let's race!"

With that, she gave a sharp shout, and her horse galloped off like lightning.

Long Hui, not to be outdone, spurred his horse and gave chase.

After a short while, Long Hui saw Bai Lingyu's back in the distance.

Bai Lingyu turned and saw her, whipping her horse.

In an instant, the two horses gave it their all, chasing each other.

After a while, Long Hui suddenly gathered his strength, leaping onto Bai Lingyu's horse. Bai Lingyu tried to push him off with her elbow, but Long Hui grabbed her waist.

Bai Lingyu was tall and slender, the tallest among the women, even Chu Wanbing was a few inches shorter. She and Long Hui rode side-by-side, her delicate hair brushing against his cheek, her allure undeniable. Her features were strikingly masculine, her bright eyes commanding attention, and her thick, flowing hair occasionally wafting a fragrant, intoxicating scent.

Bai Lingyu playfully scolded, "You stinky Long Hui, we agreed on a horsemanship competition! How dare you cheat and jump onto my horse!"

Long Hui replied, "General Bai, killing an enemy while chasing them is also a skill in horsemanship. I've killed you more than ten times already, how can that be considered cheating!"

Bai Lingyu angrily cursed him as a scoundrel, thinking, "Fine, you're playing those military tricks with me. I'll see how this second-rate rogue can outmaneuver me."

Once her fierce and competitive spirit took hold, it was unstoppable. Bai Lingyu rammed her head backward, a move from military boxing called "Back Mountain Heavy Hammer." However, with her body locked from behind, she immediately used the back of her head to smash into the enemy's face with lightning speed and precision, causing the opponent to bleed from the mouth and nose, and become dizzy, thus freeing her from the encirclement and allowing her to counterattack.

Long Hui, however, wouldn't let her have her way. He lowered his head, aiming his forehead at the back of Bai Lingyu's head, waiting for her to crash into him.

The frontal bone is the hardest bone in the human body, while the back of the skull is a relatively vulnerable part. If she hit the enemy's face, it would be fine; if she missed, she would be trapping herself, knocking herself unconscious.

With a thud, Bai Lingyu bumped into herself, seeing stars and wincing in pain. She cried out, "You damned Long Hui, I'm not done with you!"

This leopard woman was no joke when she got angry. Long Hui immediately took precautions, wrapping his arms tightly around Bai Lingyu's shapely waist from behind. He lowered his head and gently bit her earlobe, which felt like it was coated with honey, and whispered, "Little Yu'er, don't be angry, brother was just joking!"

Bai Lingyu retorted, "Who's joking? Get off right now and don't bother me while I'm riding!"

"Little Yu'er, let's ride together..."

Long Hui pressed his hot lips to the beauty's honey-colored neck, gently kissing it and licking it lightly with his tongue.

Being so intimate with her lover, Bai Lingyu's heart melted, feeling like a thousand ants were crawling on it. Her body went limp in the man's arms, completely powerless.

"Alright, whatever you say!"

Bai Lingyu couldn't resist the man's insistence, so she had to give in, but she added a stern warning at the end: "If you dare to upset me, I'll kick you off the horse."

The saddle space was extremely small, so the two of them could only huddle close together.

With a beauty in his arms, soft and fragrant, Bai Lingyu's firm, smooth back pressed against Long Hui's chest, her plump, round buttocks gently against his lower body.

"Little Yu'er, let's run together!"

Long Hui released her waist, wrapped his hands around her back, grabbed the reins, and thrust his lower body forward with a powerful spurt against her two round, firm buttocks. With a long neigh, he galloped off.

Bai Lingyu's shapely buttocks were struck by the spear, causing her to let out a trembling moan. Her beautiful body stiffened abruptly, her breathing became heavier, and goosebumps involuntarily rose on her skin.

After galloping for two miles, Long Hui realized that no one was around, and his boldness grew. He freed one hand to grope Bai Lingyu's body.

"No... someone will see us!"

Bai Lingyu blushed deeply, one of her full breasts being held in his hand through her clothes and bodice, brazenly teasing her. She trembled and cried out in feigned anger.

Long Hui breathed softly into her ear and said gently, "Little Yu'er, it's very desolate here. There's no one within twenty miles!"

He then intensified his actions, gently nibbling at Bai Lingyu's neck with his lips, his tender breath seeping into her pores, soothing her soul.

Bai Lingyu let out a soft moan, her body stiffening abruptly. Her smooth, pink spine arched against Long Hui's chest, so comfortable she almost cried out. She could only gently bite her slender fingers to suppress the trembling sound that threatened to escape her lips. Her expression was both delicate and alluring, a far cry from her usual resolute and heroic demeanor.

"You bastard, don't act like this in broad daylight!"

Bai Lingyu cried out in a soft, angry voice, her eyes nearly watery.

Long Hui said gently, "Little Yu'er, aren't you fearless? Why are you acting so coy today, like a wronged little wife?"

Bai Lingyu retorted stubbornly, "If you want to go crazy, go crazy yourself. You think I'll play along with this lecherous old man? No way!"

Long Hui knew this girl too well. She seemed strong and fiery, but inside she was as soft as water. With a combination of gentle persuasion and firmness, he could easily tame her.

Grasping her smooth chin, he roughly turned her face back, and Long Hui seized the opportunity to capture the girl's soft, wet lips. His tongue relentlessly invaded her mouth, which was filled with sweet saliva. Bai Lingyu felt a tingling sensation throughout her body and couldn't help but close her eyes in embarrassment. One of her jade-like hands proactively rested on the arm that the man had wrapped around her waist, while the other hand continued to hold the reins.

Her cherry lips parted, and her fragrant tongue chased after him. Bai Lingyu quickly softened, her delicate body trembling slightly, her breathing becoming heavy, and occasionally letting out a deep, languid moan, revealing her alluring charm.

"Not here..."

Bai Lingyu said shyly, her small mouth uttering indistinct, "Someone will...see us."

So that was what she was worried about. Long Hui smiled and comforted her, "Little Yu'er, it's alright, don't be afraid."

Bai Lingyu still didn't listen, and Long Hui didn't say anything more. He immediately traversed her body, slipping his large hand inside her clothes, through layers of bodice cloth, and went straight to her core, grasping her long-suppressed, round, jade-like breasts and kneading them gently.

"It's been a long time since I've seen her, but this girl's body is still so beautiful. Her breasts are full and plump, and no matter how hard I press them, I can't change their shape. They always maintain the round and perky shape of peaches, at most causing the two mounds of flesh to sink in slightly." Long Hui completely grasped the two firm and full breasts with both hands, pressing the nipples against his palms and sliding them back and forth.

This was tough on Bai Lingyu. She still had to hold the reins and control the horse's gallop, but this rascal behind her was truly courting death, daring to bully her at such a high speed.

Gradually, Bai Lingyu felt her plump breasts being heated and softened by the fire in the man's palms. Her originally taut and strong body slowly lost its strength. The once strong and powerful female general had become a weak and powerless little woman, allowing the man to wantonly humiliate and abuse her.

"Little Feather, is it comfortable?" Long Hui asked softly. Bai Lingyu lowered her head, burning with shame, her delicate body burning hot. She felt both fear and excitement, both unwilling to agree and thrilled. Amidst the trembling pleasure, there was a hidden anticipation. His hands roamed over Bai Lingyu's tender body, her honey-colored skin flushed a beautiful blush, glistening with fragrant sweat. Her legs trembled beneath the tight riding breeches, and the silk handkerchief covering her hips was now soaked through. The sweat was slippery and sticky, suggesting it wasn't just sweat but also the honey from her private parts. As the hot, hard penis rubbed against her buttocks, the rough saddle... The smooth texture of the fabric caused Bai Lingyu's body to become uncontrollably aroused, and the secretion of transparent fluids became increasingly abundant, flowing down her buttocks from her perineum like a gushing spring. Long Hui also felt a warm, moist sensation rushing towards his crotch, making his dragon root burn with desire. He couldn't help but tightly embrace her soft, beautiful body, pressing his burning lower body firmly against Bai Lingyu's plump, pink buttocks.

Bai Lingyu moaned and gasped, exhausted. Her hand holding the reins had lost its strength, and the horse continued to gallop wildly, but it had lost its original direction.

Her disheveled warrior robe half-covered her delicate body, her pink neck and collarbone were exposed, and a few glimpses of her pink skin were revealed through the opening of the robe . A narrow, deep cleavage led to a pair of full, firm breasts. Their curves were so rounded that even clothing couldn't conceal their beauty. The folds of the fabric accentuated the fullness and maturity of their breasts, a sight to behold.

Long Hui lowered his head, inhaling the fragrant scent of her breasts emanating from her clothing. Intoxicated, he couldn't resist gently kissing her, only to find himself licking a fine layer of sweat, salty in taste. Though lacking the delicate fragrance of a woman confined to her chambers, it had a refreshing quality.

Long Hui's hands continued to knead the white beauty's breasts, sometimes kneading the flesh, sometimes gently pinching the nipples, constantly stimulating his desire.

As the temperature of the delicate body before him rose, Long Hui suddenly felt a dampness in his lower body. It grew heavier and heavier, like a pot of white porridge that had been overturned, forming a lump. The tip of the porridge was wrapped in the soft flesh of her buttocks, feeling incredibly comfortable. Her body instinctively pushed forward, forcing the tight riding breeches inside, the fabric pressing against her chrysanthemum bud.

Originally, the dragon root had only been hovering outside her buttocks, seemingly about to enter, but now it invaded without warning. Her unwelcome chrysanthemum bud could not bear the weight and immediately tensed up. Her body couldn't help but thrust forward, instinctively trying to escape the invasion from behind. But where could she escape to in this narrow saddle? Instead, her jade hips were pushed to the protruding corner of the leather saddle, the rough leather bouncing against her crotch several times, causing her to tilt her head back and let out a delicate moan from between her lips.

"Long Hui, stop...stop! Rest...I...I...I can't take it anymore! It...it hurts so much..." The commander of the Qilin Army, a veteran of countless battles, was shamefully violated on horseback in broad daylight by this young man. Her voice trembled with pleading, and a few strands of her long, sweat-dampened hair clung to her cheeks and lips, making her appear utterly pitiful.

Long Hui loved seeing this valiant beauty beg and submit to him. Each time he saw her shy yet defiant expression, he felt a surge of conquering pleasure.

Long Hui chuckled in surprise, "Little Yu'er, how am I supposed to stop? The saddle is so small. Why don't you shift your body a bit, so you don't squeeze in with me?"

Bai Lingyu narrowed her alluring eyes and asked half-unconsciously, "How... shift my body?"

Long Hui smiled, "It's like the High Probing Horse-Spur Spear Technique, standing up while stepping on the stirrups."

In mounted combat, the spear is the most advantageous weapon. As the saying goes, an inch longer, an inch stronger. However, the length of a spear is generally around eighteen feet. If it exceeds this length, it will affect the rigidity of the spear shaft and make it easy to break. This High Probing Horse-Spur Spear Technique allows cavalrymen to increase the length of their spears during a charge. The specific method is to suddenly stand up while stepping on the stirrups, lean forward, and thrust out with the spear. This is equivalent to adding the length of an arm and waist, often catching the enemy off guard.

Bai Lingyu nodded, thinking that this was the only way. After all, with the saddle's protruding corners rubbing against her jade pot in front and the dragon's root probing her chrysanthemum bud from behind, the feeling of being attacked from both sides was not pleasant.

Bai Lingyu took a deep breath, her calves stepping into the stirrups as she stood up. Her muscular calves were visibly strong, and in that instant, the firm, taut muscles of her legs flashed between her trousers, a combination of athleticism and wildness, like the final movement of a female leopard pouncing on its prey.

As she stood, the cool, sticky texture of her groin was instantly chilled by the autumn wind, the coolness seeping into her delicate labia and penetrating deep into her flower-like opening, causing her to shiver involuntarily.

Before she could adjust to the coolness, she felt another chill on her buttocks—her trousers had been pulled down most of the way, exposing her round, plump buttocks completely. The glistening, honey-colored skin, the smooth curves of her buttocks, the firm, full flesh, and the tight, deep cleft created a strangely alluring and seductive scene.

Being stripped of her trousers in broad daylight, the embarrassment of being naked from the waist down, would be unbearable even for a seasoned harlot, let alone a respectable woman. Her first reaction in this situation would be to quickly cover her bare buttocks. Bai Lingyu, currently controlling the reins, couldn't free her hands to pull down her trousers; the only way to conceal her flesh was to immediately sit down.

So, without thinking, she lowered her hips and sat down, only to find herself facing a dragon that had already broken free.

Without budging, her moist flower-like opening landed squarely on the dragon's head and the ridge of its penis. Her tender labia were utterly defenseless, and the dragon forced its way in. Bai Lingyu felt as if her body had been pierced through, like a wounded swan, raising her head to the sky and letting out a helpless cry.

It turned out that it was all Long Hui's scheme from beginning to end, designed to coax this girl to lift her buttocks so he could easily pull off her pants. Now that his evil plan had succeeded, Long Hui was in high spirits, enjoying the sound of the galloping horse and the hot, grinding sensation of his penis against her flower-like opening.

"Bastard, you...you did this on purpose!"

Bai Lingyu was furious that she had been taken by this bastard without even realizing it, and while riding a horse. She twisted and struggled, wishing she could throw this scoundrel off the horse and let him trample her to death, so she wouldn't have to suffer any more abuse later.

Unfortunately, her struggles were futile. After being poked a few times by the erect member inside her, she lost her strength. Worse still, the horse's jolting as it galloped naturally pushed the penis deep into her vagina, the rod occasionally piercing her tender clitoris.

At this moment, she was practically naked, her two full, firm breasts protruding from her clothes, being caressed and fondled by Long Hui. She moaned and gasped, her nipples erect and throbbing, like the tip of a ripe peach. Her round, firm buttocks, nestled between her body and the saddle, were being repeatedly penetrated by a thick object, appearing and disappearing, glistening with a wet, slippery fluid.

Long Hui, however, was quite content, finding pleasure in the moment. He didn't need to move his waist; he only needed to grip the horse with his legs to control its speed.

Long Hui spurred the horse's flanks, and the steed immediately sped up, its rapid, jolting movements causing his erect penis to relentlessly pound against the depths of Bai Lingyu's valley. After a moment, he nudged the horse's flank with one leg, and the horse slowed, its movements lessening as it gently rubbed and circled within Bai Lingyu's valley.

Long Hui controlled the horse's speed, while Bai Lingyu controlled the reins to guide the direction. Initially, the two were perfectly coordinated, but with the rapid, varied, and intermittent attacks, Bai Lingyu suddenly lost her bearings, her mind blank, unsure of where to run. Only sweet, hoarse breaths escaped her cherry lips.

The jolting on the horse's back brought a different sensation than daytime encounters. Bai Lingyu's wild and muscular body trembled with pleasure, her rounded buttocks tensing, her spherical muscles twitching, and the tender flesh inside her vagina becoming tight and firm, like a cage struggling to crush the dragon within, gripping Long Hui in a blissful state.

Long Hui felt a surge of satisfaction. With one hand, he roughly kneaded Bai Lingyu's honey-colored breasts, which peeked out from under her clothes. With the other, he grasped her chin, turning her flushed, alluring face towards him, and kissed her passionately, enjoying the wet, licking sensation of his lips.

His waist, swaying with the horse's movements, wantonly invaded her depths. Bai Lingyu moaned and groaned, her body arching against him like a shrimp, or coiling and rubbing against him like a water snake. Her full muscles made her depths squeeze and suck at his root even more powerfully.

As the horse galloped, Bai Lingyu lost her grip on the reins. One hand braced against the saddle, the other hastily covering her mouth, barely managing to stifle her ecstatic moans.

As Long Hui's penis thrust in and out, Bai Lingyu's honeypot became increasingly muddy, with juices constantly being squeezed out of her cavity, soaking the sweat towel still between her legs, as if it were being soaked in warm water. Worse still, the saddle-shaped indentation meant the juices would only accumulate, causing the towel to float slightly and stick to their point of contact.

Long Hui pulled it out a few times, finding the towel too cumbersome, so he simply removed it, crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it aside with a loud thud, leaving a sticky, viscous feeling.

Bai Lingyu's body went limp, her clitoris being repeatedly pounded and rubbed by Long Hui's hot, hard penis, causing her to become increasingly overflowing with juices, which flowed down to her buttocks and anus. Long Hui's clothes and trousers were also smeared with mud, as if he were sitting in a shallow puddle.

The autumn wind grew increasingly cool, and Bai Lingyu couldn't help but shiver, saying in a trembling voice, "Long Hui...it's a little cold."

Long Hui quickly took off his cloak and robe and wrapped it around her.

Seeing her lover's tenderness, Bai Lingyu's heart was filled with sweetness. She stopped trying to control the horse, reaching her arms back and interlocking her fingers to tightly grip Long Hui's hand. She moved her round hips in rhythm with the horse's swaying, swallowing and releasing his thick, erect penis. Her trembling vulva writhed and cried, as if she had lost control of her bladder,

the fluid flowing down her shapely legs and soaking her stockings. By thrusting into Bai Lingyu with the horse's movements, Long Hui didn't need to use any of his own strength, lasting longer than usual. But because of the novelty and excitement, his seminal vesicles opened, and his semen gushed freely into her valley.

The warm semen gently soothed her soft womb, and Bai Lingyu felt a wave of pleasure wash over her. She screamed, her exhausted body trembling violently, almost fainting on the spot… Seeing Bai Lingyu so overwhelmed by pleasure that she forgot to control the reins, Long Hui wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled the horse to a stop.

Bai Lingyu was completely limp, her clothes soaked with sweat, clinging tightly to her graceful figure. She lay panting heavily on the horse's back, her clothes disheveled. The saddle was slippery and sticky, a mixture of semen and vaginal fluid dripping onto the ground from their buttocks and legs.

Regaining some of her senses and strength, Bai Lingyu struggled to her feet and straightened her clothes, scolding playfully, "You bastard, you bastard! You only know how to ruin me! If there were someone on the road, I… I'd kill myself!"

Long Hui kissed her cheek and chuckled, "If it were a man, I'd gouge his eyes out."

Bai Lingyu asked curiously, "What if it were a woman?"

Long Hui chuckled and breathed into her ear, saying, "Then I'd bring her over to play with us!"

Bai Lingyu knew he was joking, but she couldn't help feeling jealous and gave him a hard elbow.

Long Hui glanced around to make sure no one was there, then whispered in Bai Lingyu's ear, "Little Yu'er, could you please go to the palace?"

After revealing her identity, Bai Lingyu felt an inexplicable aversion to the palace, but due to her lover's request, she patiently asked, "Why do you want me to go to the palace?"

Long Hui sighed, "According to the original plan, I thought that after you exposed Empress Zhou, she would reveal Consort Su's affair. Then the Emperor would summon Consort Su for questioning, and her identity as the Holy Mother of Haotian would be exposed."

Bai Lingyu also asked curiously, "I was only focused on revenge at the time and didn't pay attention to that. By the way, since you know about Consort Su, why didn't you just tell Huangfu Wuji?"

Long Hui sighed, "We don't have direct evidence..." "If things go wrong, I'll be accused of framing a royal concubine, so I wanted to use this opportunity to make the Emperor notice Consort Su himself. Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes."

Bai Lingyu asked curiously, "Yes, why didn't Empress Zhou expose Consort Su? Logically speaking, that vile

woman Zhou had no reason to protect her." Long Hui sighed, "Your Highness, Consort Bai, has been exonerated. Empress Zhou knew that Prince Qi could no longer be the Crown Prince, so she didn't expose Consort Su, allowing this woman to continue to wreak havoc on the court, wanting to leave her son one last chance."

Bai Lingyu cursed angrily, "What a ruthless and vicious woman!"

Bai Lingyu pondered for a moment and nodded, "Although I don't want to go to that place again, I don't want the traitors of the Haotian Sect to take advantage of the situation, especially since they were also involved in my mother's death!"

Long Hui smiled with satisfaction, turned his horse around, and rode back to the capital with her.

It was already evening when they returned to the Long residence. After that absurd lovemaking in the countryside, Bai Lingyu was sticky all over, so she went back to change her clothes.

Long Hui brewed himself a pot of hot tea and sat in the living room waiting for Bai Lingyu to come out. Suddenly, a servant ran in and reported, "Master, someone from the palace has arrived!"

Long Hui had the servant invite the guest into the hall and discovered it was Eunuch Wang.

"Oh, it's Eunuch Wang! Please, have a seat!"

Long Hui hurriedly rose to greet him.

Eunuch Wang, disregarding formalities, hurriedly said, "General Long, you must help me this time!"

Long Hui frowned and asked, "What do you mean, Eunuch?"

Eunuch Wang sighed, "General Long, you and Princess Yu were once comrades-in-arms. Could you persuade her to return to the palace?"

Long Hui was slightly taken aback, thinking that since Bai Lingyu had already revealed her identity, pretending not to know would only make him seem malicious. So he readily admitted, "Eunuch, although I have a close relationship with Princess Yu, she is strong-willed and stubborn, and not everyone can persuade her." Eunuch

Wang stamped his foot and said, "General Long, Prince Consort Long, the world is feared..." "I'm afraid only you can persuade the princess. If you don't help, I'll really have to die in front of you!"

Long Hui was slightly taken aback and stared at her, "What did you say, Eunuch?"

Eunuch Wang shrugged and chuckled, "General Long, don't pretend. You and the princess are both young and in the prime of your lives, and you've been comrades-in-arms for many years. It would be strange if you didn't develop feelings for each other!"

Long Hui was immediately dumbfounded. He realized that this was the eunuch's true meaning—you, lad, are known throughout the world for your womanizing and philandering. After spending so much time with the princess fighting side by side at Iron Wall Pass, it would be a miracle if you didn't develop feelings for her and have an affair! "That damned eunuch has quite a few tricks up his sleeve. Knowing he can't persuade Xiaoyu'er directly, he deliberately plays the victim, hoping I'll whisper in his ear!"

At this moment, a clear hum rang out: "Just tell me what you want to say directly, why hide it!"

Bai Lingyu walked out from the back hall. Her thick, beautiful hair was tied into a bun. Her steps were agile and graceful. Her plain white warrior's robe accentuated her heroic spirit, making her a peerless heroine.

Eunuch Wang bowed and said, "This old servant greets Your Highness."

Bai Lingyu snorted, "I'm not a princess! What do you want with me?"

Eunuch Wang said, "Princess, may we speak in private?"

Upon hearing this, Long Hui readily agreed, "I have some mundane matters to attend to. Please come in person."

Bai Lingyu said, "Long Hui, you're not allowed to leave! Stay!"

Long Hui immediately stopped, but Eunuch Wang looked embarrassed, hesitant to speak.

Bai Lingyu resolutely said, "Long Hui is my husband, not an outsider. If you don't want to talk about it, I won't listen!"

Her style was simple and decisive. Now that she had publicly revealed her identity, she no longer concealed her relationship with Long Hui, displaying the heroic spirit of a woman who dared to love and hate.

Long Hui felt a warmth in his heart and held her small hand, standing shoulder to shoulder with her.

Eunuch Wang sighed, "Your Highness, no, Miss Bai... His Majesty vomited several mouthfuls of blood after returning to the palace and then fainted. He hasn't woken up yet."

Bai Lingyu's face darkened slightly, and she remained silent.

Eunuch Wang said, "His Majesty keeps calling out the princess's name... Princess, could you please

come to the palace?" The hall fell silent. Seeing that Bai Lingyu seemed to be hesitating, Eunuch Wang immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Your Highness, I beg you, please go see His Majesty. Perhaps when you return, His Majesty will recover once his inner turmoil is resolved!"

He kowtowed more and more excitedly, until his forehead bled profusely.

Faced with such a loyal servant, Long Hui was deeply moved. He clenched his fist and gave Bai Lingyu a meaningful look.

Bai Lingyu sighed and nodded, "Alright, I'll go with you, but I need Long Hui to accompany me!"

Eunuch Wang nodded, "No problem!"

The three arrived at the central palace—the Ziwei Palace, the residence of the emperors of the Great Heng Dynasty. A heavy atmosphere permeated the surroundings.

Upon reaching the palace gate, they smelled a strong medicinal odor. Just

as Eunuch Wang was about to push open the door, he saw a person lying on the dragon bed. His eyes were sunken, his face was as pale as paper, and he was barely breathing, unconscious. It was Huangfu Wuji. Prince Song was kneeling beside the bed, carefully dressing him, while Consort Wang was wiping away tears. Consort Xiao was constantly asking the imperial physician questions, seemingly very concerned about the emperor's health.

Long Hui found it strange that Huangfu Wuji had so many children, yet only Prince Song had come.

However, thinking deeper, now that Empress Zhou is dead and Consort Xiao has taken control of the harem, the news of Huangfu Wuji's illness will only be told to his son, who will then order Prince Song to serve his father at his bedside to show filial piety and allow him to enjoy the limelight. As for Prince Qi, with Empress Zhou dead, he has basically lost power and there is no possibility that he will be able to enter the palace again.

When Consort Xiao saw Eunuch Wang enter with Bai Lingyu and Long Hui, her beautiful face showed a hint of surprise. She asked, "Eunuch, what is the reason for this?"

Eunuch Wang replied, "Your Majesty, His Majesty has been calling the princess's name, so this old servant went to invite her. As for General Long, this old servant considered this: His Majesty's internal energy is unbalanced, and General Long is a master of innate cultivation; perhaps he can help His Majesty regulate his energy. Moreover, Princess Yu and General Long are on very good terms, so there's no need to worry about anyone taking advantage of the situation."

Prince Song stared quietly at Bai Lingyu, about to speak, but Consort Xiao spoke first, "Eunuch is so thoughtful. Princess Lingyu, come and say a few words to His Majesty; perhaps he will wake up as soon as you speak."

With that, she pulled Prince Song aside to make way.

Prince Song whispered a few words, his voice low, but it did not escape Long Hui's ears.

Song Wang said, "Mother, that girl called herself Bai to my face, she doesn't consider herself a member of the royal family at all. Why did you let her come here?"

Xiao Yuanfei said, "You silly boy, let alone whether she will acknowledge her ancestors, just based on the Emperor's guilt towards Consort Bai, he will definitely spoil and pamper this girl. In addition, she is skilled in military campaigns and has high martial arts skills. Her attitude can definitely affect the succession to the throne. Why do you have to cause trouble at this time!"

Bai Lingyu raised her eyes and walked straight to the dragon bed. She saw that Huangfu Wuji's complexion was ashen, and he was barely breathing.

The Tai King died in Yanzhou, the Jin King was buried in Linxia, his beloved concubine was wronged, his daughter hated him, and the Empress committed suicide... The successive blows had exhausted too much of his vitality. He was no longer the powerful emperor who once commanded the country. He was just an old man who was seriously ill and on his deathbed.

Seeing his miserable state, Bai Lingyu's heart softened, and she sighed, "Your Majesty, are you feeling better?"

After calling out several times, Huangfu Wuji seemed to sense something, his eyelids trembled slightly, but he still did not open his eyes.

Eunuch Wang whispered, "Your Highness... could you please call me Father?"

Bai Lingyu stiffened slightly, hesitated for a moment, sighed inwardly, and awkwardly called out, "Father... Father."

Huangfu Wuji's eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes. Eunuch Wang said joyfully, "Your Majesty, you're awake?"

Huangfu Wuji was clearly surprised to see Bai Lingyu and murmured, "Why... did you call me just now?" Bai Lingyu bit her lip and said, "Father."

She had a lingering resentment, and she called him "Father" with great difficulty, but it still made Huangfu Wuji overjoyed. He smiled broadly, his face even becoming a little rosy, and his eyes moistened as he said, "Good... Lingyu, you've finally acknowledged your father..."

As he spoke, he became so emotional that he spat out a mouthful of black blood.

The two consorts, Prince Song, and Eunuch Wang's expressions changed drastically. They hurriedly summoned the imperial physician, but Huangfu Wuji waved his hand and said, "No need. To have Lingyu call me Father Emperor makes this blood-spitting worthwhile!"

Huangfu Wuji took a few breaths, waved to Consort Xiao and the others, and said, "Lingyu and Longhui stay. The rest of you may return."

Consort Xiao and the others acknowledged and left, leaving only Eunuch Wang, Longhui, and Bai Lingyu.

Seeing that there were no outsiders around, Longhui said, "Your Majesty, please forgive my boldness, but your internal energy is too chaotic. Now that your mind is injured, you can hardly control this powerful internal energy. If you do not bring your internal energy back to its proper order as soon as possible, the consequences are unpredictable."

Huangfu Wuji frowned and said, "What you say is very true. Then please help me circulate my internal energy and regulate my qi."

Longhui was slightly taken aback. He hadn't even offered to treat his injuries yet, but Huangfu Wuji had already asked him to treat him first, which was quite unexpected.

Although Huangfu Wuji was plagued by injuries and illnesses, his eyesight remained sharp. He saw through Long Hui's worries and said, "You and Lingyu have a close relationship. Even if I don't trust you, I trust my own daughter."

Upon hearing this, Bai Lingyu was filled with mixed emotions. She looked at the old man, who was severely injured, with complicated feelings, and her hatred lessened somewhat.

Long Hui thought to himself, "It seems Huangfu Wuji really wants to win back Xiaoyu'er's heart. Otherwise, given his cautious and suspicious nature, why would he let an outsider heal his wounds?"

Although this approach was tinged with imperial power politics, he genuinely wanted to mend the father-daughter relationship. Having seen so many hypocritical royal relatives with fake smiles and tears, Huangfu Wuji longed for genuine kinship. This was more real than that of the princes, princesses, concubines, and noble ladies raised in the deep palace, but Bai Lingyu, who grew up in the frontier military camps. At least she didn't hide her feelings; she laughed when she wanted to laugh, cried when she wanted to cry, loved when she loved, and hated when she hated, never being pretentious or fake.

Long Hui felt that the person before him was not some emperor, but merely an old man who longed for filial piety from his children and the joy of his grandchildren. Yet, everyone around him wore hypocritical expressions, wanting to gain benefits from him while fearing to anger him.

"Your Majesty, I have offended you!"

Long Hui walked behind Huangfu Wuji, placed one hand on the sea of qi at the back of his head,

and mobilized his true energy to regulate Huangfu Wuji's qi using the Yin-Yang and Five Elements method. He was shocked to find that Huangfu Wuji's true energy was so powerful, like an endless deep sea, unfathomable. But now, his body was churning with turbulent waves.

Since his conversation with his past life, Long Hui's understanding of martial arts realms has deepened. He thought to himself, "This kind of powerful true energy is no less than that of a master of the Innate Realm. However, if he doesn't purify and refine his true energy, he will eventually lose control. This is the threshold between life and death. When one's skill reaches a certain level, the threshold will arrive. If one can pass through it, one will be reborn; if one cannot, one will suffer the consequences."

Huangfu Wuji's true energy was so powerful that it had reached the limit of the Acquired Realm. The threshold between life and death would arrive sooner or later, but he was worried about national affairs and had no time to calmly refine his true energy. Therefore, he used a secret royal technique to suppress and postpone the threshold between life and death. However, due to the repeated blows, his mind was overwhelmed and he could no longer withstand the fatal blow of the threshold, which is why he vomited blood and fainted.

Following his energy channels, Long Hui helped him gather and organize his chaotic true energy, suppressing it in his dantian and setting up several barriers to prevent its surging and turbulent flow. However, he knew this was merely a temporary solution; suppressing the true energy was like plugging a breach in a flood. While it provided immediate relief, if the flood were to overflow again, it would come even more swiftly and violently, becoming uncontrollable. The only solution was for Huangfu Wuji to break through his limits and enter the Innate Realm.

This true energy was truly difficult to control, and Long Hui worked from dusk until midnight before finally succeeding.

Long Hui sighed, "Your Majesty, you must already be aware of your condition. Although I can resolve this crisis temporarily, it's better to guide than to block. This surge of true energy is already the limit your meridians can withstand. If another mishap occurs, I don't know what will happen."

Huangfu Wuji's spirits recovered slightly, and he smiled, "I also know that the only way to resolve this situation is to rely on myself, but with state affairs unresolved, I cannot settle down to cultivate my qi in seclusion."

Speaking of state affairs, Long Hui immediately gave Bai Lingyu a look. Bai Lingyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Father, Consort Su is actually..."

Before he could finish speaking, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the door, followed by flashes of fire and the clanging of weapons.

The sudden turn of events interrupted Bai Lingyu's words and caused Huangfu Wuji's expression to change drastically. He jumped out of bed, put on his coat, and called out to Eunuch Wang, "Wang Jin, what's happening outside?"

Eunuch Wang hurriedly replied, "This servant will go and find out for His Majesty immediately."

With that, he turned and ran out the door.

The sounds of fighting grew louder, and a bloody smell seemed to waft into the air. The three of them waited quietly in the room. Bai Lingyu appeared slightly anxious, while Huangfu Wuji remained as calm as ever, maintaining his composure and mentally considering various possible scenarios and devising countermeasures.

Eunuch Wang finally returned, but his clothes were stained with blood, clearly from a fierce battle with the enemy. He didn't bother wiping away his sweat and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! Someone has rebelled!"

Huangfu Wuji already knew this. He asked calmly, "Oh? The palace is guarded by Imperial Guards on all sides. Where did they come from?" Eunuch Wang

sighed, "They stormed in from the old site of Wuchong Gate. That's where the Imperial Guards' defenses were weakest, and they were breached in no time!"

Wuchong Gate? Long Hui was secretly surprised. It was Huangfu Wuji who had planted explosives and set up a trap there to lure both righteous and evil experts. However, thanks to Luo Qingyan's advance warning, half the explosives were removed, not only saving the demon race and the Three Religions Alliance but also allowing him to turn against the Demon and Fiend races. Now, Wuchong Gate was being rebuilt after being destroyed, the roads were blocked, and it couldn't accommodate too many troops, making this place the weakest point in its defenses.

Huangfu Wuji then asked, "Wang Jin, did you see clearly who was leading the rebellion?"

Eunuch Wang replied, "Your Majesty, please forgive me, that troop was extremely powerful. I didn't even have time to see clearly before I was shot back by a hail of arrows."

Huangfu Wuji glanced at Long Hui and asked, "Minister Long, can you guess who is behind this rebellion?"

"This humble subject doesn't know."

Long Hui already had a vague answer in his heart, but he didn't want to say it, because that name carried immense weight.

To be able to make good use of the abandoned Wuchong Gate, and to break through multiple defenses in a short time, directly attacking the Ziwei Palace…

the methods were swift and decisive, giving no time to react before the enemy was at the city gates—truly unparalleled… Long Hui sighed inwardly; in the entire capital, there was only one person with such courage and ability.

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