Chapter 72: Thousand Miles Pursuit
Hearing the Empress asking about the Sang Empireâs military advisor, Jiang Hanyang reacted quite intensely, a look of admiration and annoyance on her face. After pondering carefully, she slowly said: âIn regards to that military advisor, I can only say that I am very ashamed. The identity and appearance of the other party is a complete mystery. Although this subordinates have sent a lot of spies to investigate, they still could not find out the identity of the other party. Even the war captives from the Sang Empire have no idea. All this subordinate knows is based on information collected from battle. This strategist has meticulous thoughts, strangely uses troops and is good at both attacking and defending. Their strategies are so watertight that not one drop of water can leak out. This subordinate employed troops to attach under the cover of night, but the other party was prepared, as if they had already received the news. This subordinate initially thought that there had been spies involved, but after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the military advisor of the enemy had already expected this subordinate to do so. This subordinate is ashamed. The other party seemed to have anticipated the numerous military operations employed by this subordinate in advance, this subordinate is incompetent!â
Speaking of this, it was shameful. These past few days, she had felt extremely aggrieved. Now that the Empress was here, she hoped that the situation would make a turnaround. However, the Empress seems to have never been on the battlefield, only relying on the brave and fierce suicide soldiers to catch the opponent off guard and beat them back. She was truly worried about the Empressâ next move. Her Majesty must not underestimate the strength of the other party.
After listening to Jiang Hanyangâs report, Liyou nodded and then said, âFind a place for zhen to rest as well as for the soldiers zhen brought!â
Qianhe Liyou and the others were settled down in the best residence, the City Lordâs mansion in the city walls. When the City Lord heard of the Empressâ personal expedition, she came in person and brought out all the officials in the city to greet her, but was quickly sent back by Qianhe Liyou. After saying a few words, Qianhe Liyou had become tired and went straight to the bedroom, followed by Anhui. On this trip, Qianhe Liyou did not bring a large entourage. Even Feng Ying was left back in the Imperial Palace. Along the journey, Anhui had taken care of nourishing her and taking care of her daily necessities. Anhui also did a good job, which made Liyou feel very satisfied.
âFeng Xue, you still dare to hide!â After entering the room, Liyou yelled this out immediately. The air rippled and shifted, revealing Feng Xue as he appeared in front of Qianhe Liyou with a stubborn expression on his face!
âMasterâ. Feng Xue knelt on the ground, and after saying that one word, he stopped talking.
A look of surprise flashed in Anhuiâs eyes. Since he hadnât even detected Feng Xueâs existence in his ears, he really wasnât an ordinary human being.
âI donât remember asking you to follow.â Liyou ruthlessly stated. She didnât know when the little fox followed, but it should have been from a great distance, otherwise, Liyou would not have discovered her existence until now.
âFeng Xue has angered you?â Feng Xueâs silver eyes showed a hint of cowardly fear, but it was replaced by a firm look, âFeng Xue knows that he should not disobey your orders and come here privately, but Feng Xue wanted to come, Feng Xue wants to stay by your side, as long as I can do so, Feng Xue is willing to do anything!â
Before he had come, he naturally concluded that the Master would be unhappy because of his sudden appearance, but since he came, he wouldnât leave. He also had his insistence, which is, that he should not leave his Master!
Liyou felt a headache coming on. How could this little fox not learn his lesson? Everytime he says these words so tenaciously, she felt a headache coming on. The first time was to repay the kindness, the second time was kneeling outside the Imperial palace, the third time, the fourth time, she had treated him indifferently. He had experienced humiliation and disregard as well as punishment from defying orders. He had experienced everything, so why was he still so stubborn to appear in front of her again?
Liyou was puzzled, she felt like she should reexamine this Feng Xue who she thought was still a child. How could a mere child do such a stubborn thing, how could a child do such a stubborn thing. How can a child understand persevering and persisting? He had pursued after her for thousands of miles, knowing that he would be punished, but he had come regardless.
At this moment, Liyou was a little moved and for the first time, she began to face Feng Xueâs feelings toward her.
âGet up, I just have something in mind for you to do.â She had originally planned to let Anhui go, but she was a little worried. Although Anhui had high martial prowess, he was still a mortal. She didnât want him to be in danger, but now that Feng Xue had come, she would be more at ease if she let Feng Xue go instead. This little vixen is enough to deal with mere mortals.
Feng Xue showed a surprised smile. He hadnât expected the Master to let him off so easily, but then the surprised smile twisted into worry and doubt. The Master wouldnât just find an excuse to send him off right?
âThe Sang Empire has an extremely mysterious military advisor in the army. You must go there to inquire about any information related to this military advisor. I want to know who they are and what kind of identity they have. Once you find the information, you can return.â From Feng Xueâs eyes, Liyou knew what he was thinking. She didnât mean to deliberately make trouble for him. If she hadnât wanted Feng Xue to stay, she wouldnât have even given an excuse!â
ââŠâŠUnderstood, Feng Xue will do it now!â Feng Xue packed away his thoughts. He understood that if the Master didnât want him to keep him by her side, she wouldnât need any reason at all. He should be happy, at least he had the opportunity to do something for the Master.
Feng Xue didnât waste any time and disappeared from the room as soon as Liyou nodded and agreed. The sooner he left, the sooner he could come back. If she didnât misunderstand the Masterâs meaning, then when he came back, he could stay by the Masterâs side openly.
When Feng Xue left, the corner of Liyouâs mouth carried a gentle and soft smiling expression. The smile was captured by Liyou, which made her stunned for a moment. Of course, she knew that this little fox was very beautiful, stunning and charming, but she has never faced it head on. She felt that something was different. She was very familiar with this feeling, it had happened with Luo Weiqing, Anhui and others.
While the Empress was thinking, Anhui started tidying up the bed catuiously and solemnly on the side, not wanting to affect the Empress by accident. He didnât know what the Empress was thinking about, but it should have something to do with Young Master Feng Xue. Although he didnât understand why the Empress always rejected Young Master Feng Xue and Young Master Feng Xueâs beautiful appearance made him a little envious, the Empress never seemed to notice. Not only did she not accept it, but she always rejected him mercilessly, which made Young Master Feng Xue sad, but he thought, maybe not anymore in the future. Energy invested in a relationship was always reciprocated eventually and great effort would pay off. Young Master Feng Xueâs persistence seems to have made the Empress start to look at him in a different light. The momentary puzzlement in the Empressâ eyes had been detected by Anhui and as for the impact of this incident, he found that he was just relieved, not jealous at all. He really did not know if his reaction was good or bad, but it didnât matter how he felt. As long as the Empress was happy, it was enough.
Anhui was thinking about what happened just now while tidying up the couch, but a hug enveloped him from behind. Feeling the familiar presence, Anhui didnât dare to struggle and let the Empress hug him as they fell to the couch, letting him being pressed under her.
âEmpressâ. Anhui whispered, not quite understanding the Empressâ intentions. Since that time, the Empress had not been so intimate with him and he was not sure what the Empress wanted to do.
In the face of Anhuiâs confused mannerisms, Liyou chose to answer directly with her actions. The phrase âfeeding succulentlyâ was truly a suitable description for her. Ever since she had Luo Weiqing, she had been fascinated by this feeling. It was no wonder that some cultivators would violate precepts repeatedly for the sake of affection. This feeling was truly unforgettable once one tasted it.
Anhui understood what the Empress meant. His arms climbed unnaturally onto the top of the Empressâ shoulders. The Empressâ shoulders were very slender, but even such a slender Empress has the strength and courage to make Anhui willingly surrender. But, the most irresistible thing for him is the gentleness that the Empress inadvertently revealed at times. Just like now, he was unable to resist this gentle temptation. If it wasnât for the fact that he still possessed a thread of reservation, he might have taken the initiative to cater to her and enjoy this rare tenderness. There were too many men around the Empress and their bearings made him feel ashamed. He didnât dare to monopolize her, but he had always been looking forward to the Empressâ favor. To be able to get this moment of tenderness was his greeted luxury.
As the Empressâ actions deepened, Anhuiâs thoughts became a little chaotic and his body became hotter and hotter. Driven by instinct, he only wanted to press closer against the body in front of him.
Liyou looked at Anhuiâs enamored appearance and she revealed a satisfied sinister smile. She lightly took a bite at the corner of Anhuiâs lips. Anhui awoke from his stupor from the slight pain and he opened his confused eyes to look at Liyou, an unconcealed look of intoxication in his eyes.
âAnhui, like it?â Liyouâs voice was a little hoarse, but the teasing tone made the hearer feel it was extremely erotic.
Anhui was stunned for a moment before reacting. There was a hint of shyness in his eyes, but he nodded softly and answered honestly, âLike.â
Liyouâs smile became even more flamboyant, the black pupils were unusually bright and the whole person exuded an indolent aura of wickedness, which made Anhui feel dizzy. He was once again addicted to this feeling and only remembered the flutter of kisses that fell onto his body.
That night, after midnight, Feng Xue appeared in front of Liyou again. He was holding a comatose man in hand. A face was revealed from the black garbs and his appearance was quite delicate, which made Liyou feel very surprised. He hadnât expected the otherâs military advisor to be a man.
âThe Sang Empireâs military strategist?â Liyou had woken up when Feng Xue came back and when she saw the person in Feng Xueâs hands, she immediately understood what was going on. She hadnât expected Feng Xue to be so clever in handling things that she had already captured the other party.
âCorrect. Feng Xue thinks that since this person is crucial to affecting the outcome of war, he was brought here directly. What you want to know can naturally be answered by them in person.â He did not like war. If this person was the key to ending the war, he didnât mind letting the other party disappear directly. In the last war, he had saw too many life and death scenes. Only by living could one hope. He did not like death yet he understood what kind of death had value!
Liyou looked at Feng Xue and then at the man in his arms, a strange look flashing in her eyes.