Chapter 6

As for the Xu family, what if they are deliberately indulging you? What if they wish to bring disgrace to the Xu surname? I would rather they do so; the more you are spoiled, the more I am pleased. I want you to live a carefree life, to do as you wish, and to enjoy yourself. Is it possible that I, the Southern Emperor, cannot protect you?

Alright, let's go. Before leaving, Xu Liefeng hurriedly glanced at the mirror once more, secretly astonished. Whose face is that?

Princess Dafeng turned to him and coldly said, "If you are soft-hearted towards her, you are simply seeking your own death!" She stepped forward and fiercely kicked Xu Liefeng, who was rolling on the ground in pain, and said with hatred, "It is precisely your arrogance that makes people hate you to the bone! What has the Southern Lin royal family owed you? What do you mean by saying that the Xu family has done so much for the royal family? Even if it were the true Xu people who worked like oxen and horses for the royal family, it would be taken for granted. How? Just because you were given a ladder, you think you can climb to the heavens? A mere lowly commoner dares to vie for favor! Someone! Lock up the sixth son of the Xu family in the sky prison!"

Is that so? Haven't you already stabilized quite a bit? Why are you still so straightforward... In the future, the King of Summer will worry about you... Your mother... If I dare to make it public, your mother is from the Xu family, and I will make her empress... If anyone dares to let it be known that there is no longer any protection from the Xu people at the southern border... Is it possible that today we can be a family of three..." After speaking, a long sigh followed, and there was no further sound. If anyone dares to let it be known that there is no longer any protection from the Xu people at the southern border... Is it possible that today we can be a family of three..." After speaking, a long sigh followed, and there was no further sound.

Is it time for a change of play? How could she not recognize which act is being performed now? Xu Liefeng pondered in a daze, and after hearing the long and tedious accusations against Princess Dafeng, she was left speechless in shock

Xu Liefeng felt a sense of unease. How could he trust Yu Tingxian's words? The matter concerning King Xia was too far-fetched. Even if Xiao Yuanxia discovered that she was a lowly commoner and refused to associate with her, it was impossible for her to want to harm the Xu family. He should have some certainty in his heart; anyone could be dealt with, anyone could be manipulated, but one must not shake the entire Xu family. Shaking the Xu family would be equivalent to shaking Nanlin! Yu Yanxian was truly baffling.

She widened her eyes. ... Second brother ... ? ... Is this a compliment to her ! ? It's the first time in her life ? ! Why does it not match her facial expression at all ?

She happened to meet the gaze of King Xia

Xu Changmu, upon hearing this, chuckled lightly and said, "I fear that you will have no opportunity to leave the small state of Zhou again"

You may keep this white garment, there is no need to return it. I will say that I am going to my father.

Xu Liefeng was momentarily taken aback by the words, instinctively turning to glance at the old eunuch in the corner, then at the elderly man before her. ... Her mother ...? ... In the eyes of His Majesty, her mother should be her father's wife. How could her mother, who was frail and ailing, resemble her in any way? This old man began to speak nonsensically; why had the long-serving Eunuch Jiang not summoned a physician?

That is all a deception. Troops are stationed there year-round, and ordinary citizens are not allowed to enter. They deceive the world by claiming this is the place where deities ascend, permitting only the royal family of Nanlin to pay their respects. In reality, it harbors secrets that must never be revealed.

Xu Liefeng glanced at Xu Er's back, then looked at his sister, Si Jie Dingping, beside him. Si Jie showed no reaction at all; did she not hear? How could she hear everything so clearly?

Anu, today you have not brought shame to the Xu family name

It is Princess Dafeng, she thought. Then, she realized the words 'passed away', which frightened her into a daze. She hurriedly raised her head to look at the other person, and with a clang, a porcelain bowl shattered beside her, spilling the medicinal soup all over the ground

He walked to the front of the sedan chair to pay his respects. Although the window curtain was quickly lowered, Xu Liefeng could vaguely see the person inside the sedan glaring at her fifth brother through the veil

Yu Yanxian raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying, "This esteemed eunuch has called out a bit too early; in the future, Yanxian will certainly not forget you." After speaking, he walked a few steps in another direction, yet remained within the eunuch's line of sight

What kind of forged imperial edict is this? In recent years, my father has entrusted many matters to this princess and the King of Xia. Even if this edict were written by me, what of it? The Xu family in the south is actually a group of lowly people; how long have you concealed this? You lowly person, having replaced the Xu clan, how much wealth and glory have you enjoyed? You are inherently arrogant, and over a year ago, you resented His Majesty for marrying the King of Xia and the princess, harboring malicious intent. Now that it is clear that your Xu family is merely a group of lowly people pretending to deceive the emperor, and with the order to change generals on the battlefield, you actually have the audacity to plot to poison my father. Fortunately, heaven showed mercy and did not allow my father to die at the hands of a lowly person. The witness is the eunuch Jiang, who saw everything. Xu Liefeng, who gave you such courage? To commit such an act of treason?

You are the genuine Xu person, the true Xu Liefeng. Those around you are all substitutes, all impostors. They have claimed the Xu name for three generations, perhaps they have long believed themselves to be truly surnamed Xu, and have once looked down upon you. Yet your status is exceedingly noble. If there ever comes a day, which I do not wish for, when you don the battle armor, the Xu family will have only you as their leader, and there will no longer be a second Nanlin Xu person in this world.

The atmosphere in the residence was filled with joy, and occasionally distant sounds of cannon fire could be heard. She glanced at the figure of her fourth sister, Ding Ping. No matter when, her fourth sister always exuded such presence in the Xu family's white attire. It is unknown when she acquired such capabilities.

Xu Siyi was taken aback and coldly said: "What is so good about that kind of man? Is he worth the trouble of beautifying oneself for?"

I have heard of it. It is an invincible army

He once had such a good relationship with you, so he naturally understands that you would not harm anyone without reason. He will do as instructed; how could I ever want to harm anyone? However, that painting is of you, and it makes me uneasy. If someone were to leak it, wouldn't that be putting your mother's child in danger? I cannot allow that! Even if the painting were to become a reality, I would never permit anyone to harm you in the slightest.

Yu Yanxian saw that she was not understanding, and glanced at the eunuch waiting in the distance, saying

Indeed, how could you remember? Look at what I said." He smiled faintly, gazing at her face with infatuation. "You resemble your mother very much, almost as if you were cast from the same mold, only you lack her lively and spirited nature; she was always frail and sickly, with a physique typical of the South. This year, you have become much steadier, and your features resemble hers even more.

Her voice mingled among them, not particularly bright, devoid of any hatred, as if to congratulate the friends she had once deemed worthy.

The attendant endured in silence, casting a glance at Xu Liu before retreating to the side of King Xia

She smiled and said, "Your Majesty truly dotes on me. To be honest, I am still wild at heart and have not yet considered becoming someone’s wife." There are some rumors outside, claiming that she is a person abandoned by the King of Xia; who would dare to associate with someone rejected by the King of Xia? Thanks to these unfounded rumors, she is able to quietly follow Fifth Brother.

Xu Liefeng reluctantly cast a glance. Indeed, it was a topographical map of the four nations united as one, with no boundaries distinguishing the four countries. On the silk cloth, there was not only the terrain but also other elements, such as several prominent figures, scenes of life and death hanging by a thread, and a young girl kneeling before a temple, with a golden knife descending from the sky

In those years, while the Xu clan was on the battlefield, the Southern Monarch remained in the palace without making an appearance. What do you suppose he was doing?

She lives in constant trepidation, much like a person who has been impoverished for a long time; once they acquire wealth, they are awakened day and night, fearing that one day they will wake up to find it was merely a fleeting dream

His Majesty, upon hearing of her friendship with Xiao Yuanxia coming to an end, merely smiled and said: "It is of no consequence, he will come to terms with it in the future, and Xiao Liefeng will still need his protection going forward"

"That's not right!" she shouted, quickly grabbing the sleeve of Xia Wang's robe. "Xiao Yuanxia, why are you framing me? I don't care how you treat me! When I cleared the way for you at your wedding, that was enough to settle our debts. I don't hate you, so why do you want to harm me like this? What wrong have I done? The Xu family has done so much for the royal family, why do they want to harm them?" Unable to push her away for a moment, Princess Dafeng stepped forward and kicked her in the abdomen. The Xu family has done so much for the royal family, why do they want to harm them?" Unable to push her away for a moment, Princess Dafeng stepped forward and kicked her in the abdomen.

The palace maids and eunuchs withdrew silently, leaving only an elderly eunuch standing in the corner

Are you not even willing to do this ... ... ?

He is not someone with such an intense personality

Xu Liefeng was still staring wide-eyed, cursing in his heart: "Fifth Brother, you this enchanting creature...! ... The person can't even make a sound anymore, look at that haughty maid, as if she has lost her tongue, her little face is no different from a boiled shrimp...! Look at Miss Luo, she only uttered a 'hm' and then got into the sedan chair and left... ... ... That 'hm' was so weak...

Then, let the two sons of the Xu family pave the way for King Xia

What is going on with Summer King ... ...? He broke a bowl beside her; what is his intention?

The young lady just referred to the man as myself, I am Xu Wuchangmu, the fifth brother of Xu Liu. I recently returned to Nanlin and brought Xu Liu to the Academy to gain some experience. Currently, the trend of mutual learning among various nations is flourishing, with the nobility and royal children of the Great Wei attending the Academy to acquire knowledge. Unfortunately, the atmosphere in Nanlin is still not thriving, which is truly regrettable. If in the future the young lady wishes to come with King Xia, Xu Wu will certainly prepare a warm welcome.

She was taken aback

"Everyone, please go down. " The southern ruler has the spirit but lacks the strength.

Xu Liefeng looked at him strangely. She was almost nineteen, and she understood what she needed to understand; this couldn't be a coincidence, could it? What should come will come, and what should not come cannot be sought after. Princess Dafeng had always been without offspring, but now the King of Xia had one, and the Southern Lin royal family would have a continuation; this is something to be happy about

Xiao Yuanxia cast a faint glance at the attendant

Your Majesty's health has been deteriorating over the past two months, and nearly all state affairs have been entrusted to Princess Dafeng and King Xia, who are jointly overseeing the governance. As for her, she merely plays the role of a sycophant, occasionally sharing amusing stories with Your Majesty.

How to break the Western Xuan Yin soldiers remains unknown to this day, but I have issued an edict. Your father and brothers once sent a secret memorandum urging the reinforcement of border defenses, and the military strategies proposed by Xu Wuchang are all worth trying. In the past, I would not have paid any attention to such matters, were it not to protect you... Hey, I actually have to heed the words of these lowly subjects.

Fifth Brother... He did not finish his words, some of what he said was just murmured under his breath, yet she heard it all clearly. What is going on now... Fifth Brother... He...

The royal descendants are getting married, and the people celebrate together. The procession of carriages and ceremonial escorts will circle the capital, passing through the streets and alleys where the high officials reside. The officials must don the colors of their families, with their doors wide open to receive congratulations. Once the procession is completed, they will return to the palace for a grand banquet

"Second brother, let me do it!" she said cheerfully

I wish to hide both your body and mind away, allowing only myself to possess you entirely, so that only I can touch you and feel you, without letting anyone else see even the slightest bit of you

No, it is the heartfelt words of Lie Feng. In these past two years, Lie Feng has often felt the recklessness and ignorance of youth. Fortunately, Your Majesty has allowed me... Lie Feng has always remained loyal to Nanlin, but my nature is straightforward, regardless of which prince it may be in the future... Staying in the capital, Lie Feng will inevitably offend the Son of Heaven and incur punishment; it is better to serve loyally at the border and not tarnish the name of the Xu family

Such days are simply a paradise on earth

She felt unhappy and wanted to complain, but she did not know where to start. Should she tell Fifth Brother: Please return to your original self, you are too good-looking, and Anu feels uncomfortable!

She immediately lost her voice and was helplessly dragged away

Xu Changmu leaped onto another horse and slightly nodded towards this side. "Please forgive me, although Xu Liu is not particular about trivial matters, there is indeed a distinction between men and women, so it is better to change to a new saddle. Someone, go fetch Miss Liu's usual saddle."

Here is poor, there is poor, now busy with filling oneself, who has the energy to cause trouble? Even on the way to the scholar's residence recently, when encountering the sedan chair of Miss Luo, she respectfully waited alongside others.

"Anu, what should we do about this?" He gently caressed the corner of her eye. "I want to hide you... not allowing anyone to see even a trace of you..."

She felt a surge of anger in her heart, resenting the old man for his lack of decisiveness, sitting with her head bowed at the edge of the bed

Anu

It is said that she and Xia Wang have been childhood sweethearts for more than ten years, but in the end, Xia Wang chose the daughter of a prominent official from the Luo family; it is said that her conduct is improper, mingling with men and tarnishing the family reputation... Hey, surprisingly, she is not angry at all, just let this girl be.

She saw the white clothes and white skirt of the Xu family on the cabinet again and remembered that today is the grand wedding day of King Xia

She replied: "No anger"

She gritted her teeth. "If the sovereign personally leaves the city gate to deliver the surrender document, it can ensure the safety of all members of the royal family, allowing them to live without worries for a lifetime, even if they hold no real power. However, the common people will have to rely on luck. The Western Xuan has a fierce style; for every soldier lost on the battlefield, they will demand double from the people. Perhaps... a massacre is inevitable. Your Majesty, below Xiao Zhou is Nan Lin; please allow Lie Feng to go to the border and do his part. The Western Xuan has a fierce style; for every soldier lost on the battlefield, they will demand double from the people. Perhaps... a massacre is inevitable. Your Majesty, below Xiao Zhou is Nan Lin; please allow Lie Feng to go to the border and do his part."

Xu Liefeng walked back to her lead horse. This horse was indeed the one ridden by the young attendant. Seeing the young attendant still staring at her in a daze, she wore a puzzled expression but still smiled and said

At this moment, my children are not by my side, and I suddenly wish to hear someone call me father, you... please call me once.

He concealed all the dazzling, fragmented brilliance in his eyes and chuckled, "Anu, you truly look beautiful today. This makeup is applied exceptionally well, revealing the true form of a lovely young girl before everyone. Those who are unaware might even think you are unwilling to part with the Summer King." He jested, but upon seeing her frozen in silence, he asked, "What’s wrong?"

"It's okay to sit on the bed," he said with a smile

No matter how much they have done, they will never be remembered, because their surname is not Xu! No matter how much they sacrifice, no one will remember them! Only the contributions and kindness will be remembered as belonging to the Xu people!

... ... Summer King ... ... wants to deal with the Xu family? She was utterly bewildered. Can this person's words be trusted? Without the Xu family, who will protect Nanlin, who would dare to harm the Xu clan from three hundred years ago? It's not as if they have lost their minds!

Little Gale, do not be afraid. In the future, you can still call him Brother Yuanxia, and he will regard you as his sister. He has been living quite well after becoming a prince, and he has sealed off the literary garden in the capital. He has already understood the assistance that the Luo family will provide him in the future. From now on, he will only stand up for you on my behalf and will no longer engage in reckless actions.

His emaciated hand sought to wipe away her falling tears, but she directly evaded it

Her cheeks flushed slightly as she turned to face him

Her lips moved slightly, yet she still dared not raise her head, staring at the cold ground, tears streaming down relentlessly

In the Xu residence of the capital, there is now only one master, and that is her. A few months ago, Fifth Brother temporarily left the capital. She knows that he has matters weighing on his mind, as he has been relentlessly investigating how to break the Western Xuan Yin soldiers. The mythical army from over three hundred years ago has captivated him to a degree that far exceeds what a scholar would typically pursue

On that day, the Summer King married the young lady of the Luo family, are you angry

"How could you ... ... " Before Xu Er could finish his words, the item beneath his finger was also taken away by someone. He turned his head to look, and it was none other than the smiling Anu.

"Have you heard of the statue of the deity at Nanlin Yunsan?" he asked, somewhat weakly.

She was busy wiping with her hands and replied, "No problem. Fifth Brother, don't write too late anymore. I might as well just move into your room to sleep."

In these past two years, Xiao Liefeng has truly become increasingly composed. I had originally thought that your extroverted nature would remain unchanged even in old age

Inferior people? That must be her! Substitute? That must be her! How could it be her father and brothers? How could it be?

He stood in place for quite a while before walking to the bedside, gazing calmly at the regretful expression of his father, the emperor, as he closed his eyes.

Do not leave! I still wish to speak with you further. Old Jiang, bring that thing over here

She recalled the night before Fifth Brother left, when she had copied something and fell asleep in his room. When she woke up in the morning, she found herself in his bed, her hands surprisingly still tightly clutching the warm stone wrapped in a blanket. ... Perhaps it was a dream; she dreamed that ... ... her lips felt a bit sore. ... ... ... A little ... ... a little warmth ... ...

No wonder the family despises and blames her

What ... ... etc., what is this about changing generals in the front lines? She glanced around, only seeing Princess Dafeng and King Xia, as well as in the corner ... ... Eunuch Jiang?

She believed she had never offended Xiao Yuanxia, yet his sudden and decisive action left her deeply troubled. She pondered back and forth, at most, Xiao Yuanxia might have changed his mind and wished to marry Miss Luo; at most, he might have discovered her status as a lowly commoner... The latter possibility seemed more likely, as the royal family harbors no fondness for commoners. If Xiao Yuanxia were to find out about her lowly status, he might sever ties without hesitation, but... was it truly necessary to put her to death?

She is already dumbfounded. Second brother, who has knocked you silly? I will go avenge you

She let out a soft hum. "Young Master Yu, it seems that every now and then, the air of nobility around you increases. It appears that you are indulging in corruption... Great wealth and nobility are just around the corner."

The woman in the painting, seated on the ground, embraces a golden knife, dressed in the attire of ancient men, with her long hair flowing. Her features are somewhat blurred, revealing only a profile, as if she is turning her head to look outside the painting, making eye contact with Xu Liefeng. A noticeable scar runs horizontally from her nose bridge to her right cheek.

Please. "Fang Fu Ma smiled."

Both the witnesses and the evidence are present. He said softly: "How can you be so impulsive just because His Majesty changed the general on the battlefield?"

He was taken aback. "I do not laugh."

Second brother, let's go together. I don't mind not joining the military

Does he want to kill me

After the New Year, Dingping and I will return to the border. The matters of the residence will be entrusted to you, Anu... The Emperor will not allow anything to happen to Anu, but it is best not to let King Xia get any closer.

He called for Eunuch Jiang again to spread out the silk cloth, confirming once more that the last figure, the scarred woman, was indeed Lie Feng

That last sentence is truly her Achilles' heel

"You have done enough to deserve the current Xu family," he said nonchalantly. Then, smiling affectionately at her, he asked, "Now that you are all grown up, is there someone you fancy?"

Xu Liefeng's heart skipped a beat. This sentence was clearly hinting at the king who was indifferent to her! Without thinking much, she stepped down from the bedside, knelt on the ground, and said clearly:

After he inquired about her well-being for a while, she answered one by one. He gazed at her for a long time and then smiled, saying

Xu Lie Feng couldn't help but tense up.

As expected, the King of Summer, dressed in a joyful robe, spoke from atop the white horse

Your mother has been ill, therefore she has remained in the inner palace and has not stepped outside the palace gates even once. Very few people know her, and now, I fear there are only a handful left. Do you... wish to call me by name..." He suddenly coughed a few times, and the eunuch known as Old Jiang immediately stepped forward to gently pat his back

She whispered, "Your Majesty has locked away all the suggestions presented by Fifth Brother in the palace without adopting them. It is alright, in the future... Your Majesty will surely understand. " She knew her words were quite vague; it was likely that Your Majesty would never utilize Fifth Brother's suggestions throughout his life. She just wanted... to let her indulge in more beautiful dreams. She had not forgotten his cold words in the prison: if the family had foolish loyalty and the monarch was unwilling to use it, then he would leave without owing anyone anything.

Although he intended to make a few sarcastic remarks, Xu Liu was standing right beside him at that moment, subtly exuding a fragrance. The sunlight illuminated her beautiful face, shimmering with brilliance, and surprisingly, her vibrant colors were exceptionally striking, leaving him momentarily at a loss for words to utter any disparaging comments

Xu Liefeng felt a surge of anger. What decree from His Majesty! His Majesty had not only entrusted this pair of siblings with the regency long ago, but even the marriage of the King of Xia was entirely managed by Princess Dafeng. How could the Xu family be made to act as the opening act!

She stared at him in a daze... How could Your Majesty have forced her to this extent...

We have arrived," the guide softly said.

She raised her eyes fearlessly, allowing the old man to scrutinize her thoroughly. After a long while, he finally smiled with satisfaction and said

Back then, did I truly see it wrong? How could it turn out to be you? Clearly, your mother only wished to have a happy and carefree child. If you are indeed the person depicted... well, it turns out that we mere mortal emperors are merely guarding the realm for the divine beings. Have we, these mortal emperors, been trembling for so many years just to protect the world for the divine? If the other three kingdoms were to find out, it would surely be a self-deprecating mockery. After a pause, he continued: "Xiao Lie Feng, isn't it good for you to stay in the capital? Your Xu ancestors have already sacrificed so much for the protection of Nanlin, and I will never let you follow in their footsteps. You have more right than anyone in Nanlin to live a life free of worries. Therefore, I pondered deeply and decided not to make you a princess of a nation. I want those lowly people... I mean, I want your fathers and brothers to protect you well and pamper you, allowing you to bear the most respected surname among the people of Nanlin, so that you can live a worry-free life. The arrival of the Western Xuan Yin soldiers is truly ill-timed; had they come twenty years earlier, I would have fought them head-on. Your Xu ancestors have already sacrificed so much for the protection of Nanlin, and I will never let you follow in their footsteps. You have more right than anyone in Nanlin to live a life free of worries. Therefore, I pondered deeply and decided not to make you a princess of a nation. I want those lowly people... I mean, I want your fathers and brothers to protect you well and pamper you, allowing you to bear the most respected surname among the people of Nanlin, so that you can live a worry-free life. The arrival of the Western Xuan Yin soldiers is truly ill-timed; had they come twenty years earlier, I would have fought them head-on. You shall convey my imperial edict, and as soon as you leave the palace, go meet King Xia and tell him that I have issued a secret order for Eunuch Jiang to leave immediately, so be ahead of me.

He wondered if what His Majesty said was completely different from what Xiao Yuanxia had in mind

The Gale has never harbored disloyalty towards Nanlin, and my father and brothers have always remained loyal to Nanlin, without any second thoughts. Your Majesty, please rest assured. The Gale is willing to stay in the capital as a hostage for life and will no longer mention leaving the capital. Please do not attribute the crimes of the lowly to them. She was in a state of confusion, unable to comprehend why Your Majesty would frame the Xu family in such a manner; this is a capital offense! She exclaimed anxiously, "If it is because of King Xia, the Gale indeed has no improper thoughts towards King Xia! If King Xia is still angry with the Gale and Your Majesty wishes to vent his anger on him, the Gale is willing to bow before him... The Gale absolutely has no intention of rebellion; if there were such an intention, may I be struck by lightning and pierced by a thousand arrows! I implore Your Majesty to show mercy!" If it is because of her that the Xu family faces destruction, she would not be able to repay even in death.

"Lord Ma, if you do not hand me the reins, how can I mount the horse?" He wiped the embarrassment from his face, which had turned a pale shade of red, and retreated several steps.

... ... The fierce wind代父兄 ... ... Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace ... ... '' Droplets of tears gently struck the ground. ... Those military strategies and secret documents had long been submitted, hoping to prevent and mitigate issues, yet Your Majesty remained indifferent, only now ... ... once again for her. ... ... What virtue or capability does she possess?

Does Xiao Liefeng know the fate of a country that voluntarily surrenders its territory?

Princess Dafeng took out the imperial edict from her sleeve and said

The grandfather, taken aback, replied: "Your Majesty has been thinking about Miss Liu these past few days, and has summoned her twice in just one day. Miss Liu has grown up so much now, having been seen by Your Majesty since childhood; this must be quite comforting."

She did not respond

Her thoughts were in disarray, her eyes flickering as she watched the hustle and bustle of the Xu residence. During this period, she lived her life with utmost caution, often reminiscing, fearful that one day she would realize it was merely her own unrequited feelings. She understood that once bitten by a snake, one would be wary of ropes for ten years, and she had not been bitten just once. This poor frog was truly unable to control the occasional fear and daze that surfaced in her heart.

Xu Erning stared for a long time, then raised her eyes to look at King Xia, who frowned but did not say much. A hint of sarcasm played at the corners of his mouth as he respectfully said: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. Dingping, you come with me..." He reached out to take one of the items, but Xu Changmu lightly laughed and took the other one, saying:

Your Majesty, I also say:

Fifth Brother, you must not laugh

Indeed. At this moment, we are at General Xu's residence. She recognized the voice of the attendant. She stole a glance and saw him riding a horse, dressed in a red robe embroidered with silver threads; it turned out that the attendant was the officiant of the wedding.

Every few days, she must take a moment to calm herself and carefully recall the events of those days, ensuring that they are not merely figments of her imagination before she can feel at ease

Are you insulting your mother

Have you heard of the Western Xuan Yin soldiers, Xiao Lie Feng?

The knowledge of those foreign scholars is vast as the sea. From the very beginning, she was curious about their countries of origin, but later, caught up in her studies, she hardly had time to care where they were from. In the past, she had self-studied, hoping only to assist her elder brother, who had poor eyesight. It was only after entering the academy that she realized her own insignificance. Every day, she felt she could not keep up; her elder brother's wings soared too high, and she was almost unable to catch up. How could these scholars know so much? Just give it all to her! Just give it all to her! In the past, she had self-studied, hoping only to assist her elder brother, who had poor eyesight. It was only after entering the academy that she realized her own insignificance. Every day, she felt she could not keep up; her elder brother's wings soared too high, and she was almost unable to catch up. How could these scholars know so much? Just give it all to her! Just give it all to her! She vaguely understood the reason why her elder brother often interacted with other scholars.

It is impossible for Your Majesty to expect Lie Feng to willingly call out. Lie Feng has always believed that his father is General Xu at the border and has never considered calling anyone else "father." If Your Majesty wishes for Lie Feng to hypocritically call out, then that is also possible

"Anu understands, and even if Anu is angry, she will not seek trouble for herself." She replied in the same low voice, only for Xu Dingping to hear. "Even if my father, brothers, and Fourth Sister do not like Anu, Anu will not cause trouble just to attract your attention again. This matter is simple; why suffer for so many years? You do not like Anu, but it is enough that Anu likes you."

"Your Majesty, the Xu family extends their heartfelt congratulations to the King and Queen on a century of harmonious union" Xu Er proclaimed loudly

Look closely, this is the Four Nations, the terrain before the Four Nations was divided!

This matter is still confidential. The princess is with child

"Alright, alright, Fourth Sister, please come in." She quickly turned to Xu Si, who was pushing the door open. "Fourth Sister, is it alright? Will it not match the color of the clothing?"

His complexion suddenly turned pale, yet he did not withdraw his hand. He met her eyes, filled with hatred, and said softly

"... ... Is it a map?" she murmured absentmindedly, showing no interest in what had transpired in the Cloud Mountain, which ordinary people could not access.

The eunuch, being clever, smiled and said: "Why not? Lord Yu is about to enter the court to serve as an official; he is the pillar of the Southern Lin Kingdom, so it is certainly possible."

She tightly closed her eyes, sobbing quietly. What on earth is happening now? This dream has gone on for far too long; she has always believed that she was born a lowly person, the true substitute for Xu Liu! After all this time, there is no Xu Liu at all! The substitute is Fifth Brother! It is the other fathers and brothers!

The attendant glanced again at Xu Changmu. Dressed in a red robe, Xu Changmu exuded an air of elegance and charm, even though he seemed distracted as he stroked the horse's back; his every gesture was nonetheless pleasing to the eye.

She read out his words, slightly taken aback, and then heard him absentmindedly say:

The ceremonial procession has arrived before the Xu residence, and she cast a slight glance, her eyes filled with an unending joy.

It has been over a year without any news, so why has there suddenly been some recently? What a coincidence

... ... voluntarily request to be demoted to a county ... ...

Brother Wu is fundamentally ... ... another kind of commitment. ... ... ... It is not just siblinghood ... ... but also includes ... ...

She would rather consider herself a lowly subject! How could she not be? Surely His Majesty is gravely ill, in a daze! She has never regarded His Majesty as a father, nor has she ever doubted that she is a princess. What is she to do now?

Uh ... ... not yet

You come and sit here

Your Majesty! she exclaimed

Do not speak carelessly; I have a clear conscience with Xia Wang and do not have any longing for him

A guard dragged her past Xiang Wang, tugging at her long hair, tearing off her earrings, causing her earlobe to split open and blood to flow profusely. Xiao Yuanxia's eyes narrowed slightly as he said, "Can't you even grasp someone without a bit of skill?" He instinctively reached out to make the guard loosen his grip, but unexpectedly, she suddenly lunged at him and bit into the flesh of his arm.

Xu Liefeng wanted to widen her eyes again. ... This Fifth Brother, is he helping her develop a cleanliness obsession, or ...? ... In fact, he is a person with a very strong sense of possessiveness. ? She wanted to lift the corners of her mouth, but at this moment, she was truly afraid that others would notice her shyness.

Will there be a day when she misunderstands again? Will there come a day when she wakes up and finds that Fifth Brother is still the same Fifth Brother who hasn't looked at her letters for two years, while Bachelor Xie Fei is merely a person she imagined?

"Aren't you also staying up with me?" he laughed. He was continuing to write "Changmu Military Strategy" in the residence, and sometimes he wrote so quickly that the characters became as unclear as when one's vision is blurred, relying entirely on her to copy each word from the beginning.

Lift your face, let me have a look

The Southern Emperor let out a cold laugh

The fierce wind is unaware. She truly does not understand why he insists on bringing up old matters from the past

Ah, I see I have forgotten something. The attendant nimbly dismounted from the horse

He said lightly: "A message arrived two days ago from eight hundred li away, Xiao Zhou has been destroyed."

She suddenly remembered that she had once told Xiao Yuanxia that if that day ever came, when she could wear the white of the Xu family, she would definitely let him see how it looked.

The Golden Blade is truly a divine object, is it not?" he said softly, pulling over the silk cloth that hung down to show her the final image. "And back then, the Xu clan was able to withstand the Golden Blade of the Great Wei, which can be considered divine as well, can it not? Did I, therefore, desecrate the divine, which led to the downfall of the Western Xuan and the small Zhou? Is the next to fall the South Lin, which no longer has the Xu clan? Little Lie Feng, do you know why the emperors of past dynasties have kept this secret? Little Lie Feng, do you know why the emperors of past dynasties have kept this secret? They sought many divine masters to interpret it, and in the end, there was only one conclusion— the four nations were originally of one surname, and the emperor of that surname is truly the one sent by heaven. The Golden Blade is the divine object they hold, yet for some unknown reason, it was ultimately taken by mortals, dividing the world into four parts, while the Golden Blade fell onto the land of the Great Wei. One day, that divine being will return, the four nations will unite, and there will no longer be the South Lin under the Xiao family, and the mortal emperor will meet his demise. The divine masters suspect that the divine being will be reincarnated in the descendants who can wield the Golden Blade, perhaps in the Great Wei, perhaps in the Western Xuan, in the Northern Tang, or even, she may appear in the South Lin. One day, that divine being will return, the four nations will unite, and there will no longer be the South Lin under the Xiao family, and the mortal emperor will meet his demise. The divine masters suspect that the divine being will be reincarnated in the descendants who can wield the Golden Blade, perhaps in the Great Wei, perhaps in the Western Xuan, in the Northern Tang, or even, she may appear in the South Lin. You, come and take a look, this is the woman. In the future, if you see her, you Xu people may not be able to withstand the one who wields the Golden Blade again, it would be better to avoid her..." He looked at the woman in the final image, gasping softly, meeting the frightened beautiful eyes of Xu Lie Feng. You, come and take a look, this is the woman. In the future, if you see her, you Xu people may not be able to withstand the one who wields the Golden Blade again, it would be better to avoid her..." He looked at the woman in the final image, gasping softly, meeting the frightened beautiful eyes of Xu Lie Feng.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she said tremulously, "Your Majesty!"

"I poisoned Your Majesty?" she was bewildered. "No, Your Majesty is natural..."

Her spirit was finally pulled back halfway, recalling the incomplete words he had just spoken, her cheeks flushed again. She quickly changed the subject and said: "Rong Sheng also mentioned that in the future, if there is an opportunity, he hopes I can visit the small state of Zhou, and he will accompany me to fulfill the duties of a host."

Bite fiercely, without any room for mercy

Xu Lie Feng widened his eyes and found that the maid spoke very fluently, as if she had said it a thousand times. Could it be that all the recent rumors came from this maid's mouth?

Someone is coming!

He turned his head away

How has Miss Liu been recently? asked Luo Qiuluo

She was still trembling slightly, sitting on the edge of the bed, allowing His Majesty from the South to take her hands. She did not understand, truly did not understand, why in this final moment it was her that he sought instead of that pair of siblings.

It is not considered an end; the ruler of the Xiaozhou Kingdom voluntarily requested to surrender and expressed a willingness to henceforth affiliate with the Western Xuan, becoming one with the Western Xuan.

"That's not right. I only took it out and looked at it a few years ago. It's definitely not you..." He murmured, "How did it become you in the blink of an eye?"

After a long while, her waist felt a bit sore, and she finally heard Xiao Yuanxia say: "So it turns out we passed by the Xu residence."

Your Majesty!" she shouted again, "My mother’s surname is Du! My father’s surname is Xu! If they are inferior subjects, then Xu Liefeng must also be an inferior subject! Regardless of who our ancestors were, my grandfather and my brothers have always acted for the benefit of Nanlin, protecting Nanlin. How can Your Majesty so disdainfully insult them? Even... even that woman in the palace, whose identity is unknown, is already far inferior to my brothers!" As she spoke the last words, her voice trembled violently, almost becoming incoherent. Even that woman in the palace, whose identity is unknown, is already far inferior to my brothers!" As she spoke the last words, her voice trembled violently, almost becoming incoherent.

However, she did not wish to cause any trouble, yet trouble came to her on its own. As the maid of the Luo family passed by her, she suddenly said something to Miss Luo in the sedan chair, and a corner of the thin veil at the sedan window was lifted, allowing her to meet the gaze of Miss Luo.

Some guards dragged her up. She was unwilling! What on earth happened? How did the situation change so suddenly? This morning, she was still thinking about the upcoming festival, wondering who would return from the border this year? She was also helping to manage the affairs of the Xu residence, and she needed to put in more effort to ensure that her father and brothers had no worries, allowing her fifth brother to focus on his own matters. How did it turn into this in the blink of an eye? She struggled desperately, as one guard after another tried to restrain her. She was also helping to manage the affairs of the Xu residence, and she needed to put in more effort to ensure that her father and brothers had no worries, allowing her fifth brother to focus on his own matters. How did it turn into this in the blink of an eye? She struggled desperately, as one guard after another tried to restrain her.

It seemed that a gaze lingered on her face for a long time, and her elder brother, who was in front of her, took a step forward, skillfully concealing that gaze

I have issued a decree on your behalf. From now on, no one shall be allowed to arrange a marriage for you; only the person you choose may be considered, and no one can select on your behalf. You are to remain unmarried for life, while the Xu family members may establish their own families. The royal family shall support you throughout your life, until your old age

Xu Liefeng walked up to Xu Changmu and said softly: "Fifth Brother, Anu will always be by your side. This is all superstition, I do not believe in it"

The Southern Emperor inquired about the Dao

In an instant, the sound of drums and gongs ceased, and even the future princess lifted a corner of her carriage to glance this way

My mother had a difficult labor, and the fierce wind is certainly forgotten

Xu Liu, how could you think of poisoning the Emperor?

Xu Lie's hair stood on end from the cold wind, yet her eyes could not help but heat up. She stepped forward and softly said: "Your Majesty has just seen me, how could it be a long time?" The window was wide open, and bright sunlight danced in the palace. The man sitting against the head of the bed was only in his forties, yet he was incredibly thin, his face bearing signs of illness, ... but he looked so much better than last night ...! ... So much better!

It is truly a joke; if she were a princess, why would she be sent to the Xu family?

It turned out that she had always been a little poor, she thought

Footsteps stopped beside her trembling body. Then, someone walked to the bedside. After a long while, he exclaimed, "The king has passed away!" His voice choked slightly, yet remained extremely rational.

However, what is more striking is that profile, which is exactly the same as hers

Yu Yanxian said lightly: "Your Majesty, you have summoned me too many times in the past two days. You should already have a clear understanding in your heart. Now we are just waiting for the imperial edict, but we both know who will inherit the throne. Xu Lie Feng, you often insulted my family as disloyal servants worse than pigs and dogs. Now, my family will be preserved, but what about the Xu family? Take care of yourself." He turned around and left.

Xu Liefeng hurriedly entered the palace with the eunuch, and coming towards him was Yu Yanxian

Someone is knocking at the door. "Anu, are you ready?"

Xu Liefeng pressed her lips together, glancing around to ensure that no servants had heard her blasphemous words. She felt a bit shy, stepped forward to wrap her arms around his waist, and quickly retreated to her original position before he could react.

The Summer King smiled slightly and said, "This method of the Sixth Miss is very good."

Of course. That voice already carried a hint of light-hearted indulgence

Her spirit seemed to have completely withdrawn from her body, flying away to the south and unable to return. "Fifth Brother... yes, I just wanted to say... don't... don't always stay up late... be careful of your eyesight..."

He gently caressed the woman's face, lost in thought, as fresh blood dripped from his arm, staining her dress. He was taken aback and hurriedly tried to wipe away the blood droplets, but the more he rubbed, the more the blood spread. For a moment, it was as if... as if the woman were sitting amidst a battlefield of slaughter, surrounded by blood.

"The fierce wind dares not! My mother suffered complications during childbirth, I... I..." Her hands clenched into fists on the ground, tears streaming down her face, yet she still spoke loudly: "Your Majesty, please keep this a secret and do not let this matter be spread throughout the world. They truly should not... should not have to endure such injustice..."

The court officials and the royal family are pressuring him to write a letter of surrender! The Southern Lin has enjoyed a long period of peace and has forgotten what war is. When the Great Wei army arrives, there is not a single general capable of maintaining order. The Xu family is indeed a benefactor to the people of Southern Lin, and all the past emperors have been grateful to the Xu family, hoping they can always protect the homeland. However, even the Southern Lin royal family, which lives a stable life in the palace, has few offspring. How prosperous can the Xu family's children, who are stationed at the borders and face life and death every day, be? In the end, the Xu family is left with only a sickly daughter.

The old eunuch presented the brocade box and took out the silk. The silk was laid layer by layer on the cotton quilt covering His Majesty's legs. Xu Liefeng initially thought that something was hidden inside, but to his surprise, the silk extended down to the ground, and on top of it was actually a painting

"Anu, you underestimate yourself." After a pause, he continued, "The most urgent need for the State of Xiaozhou is to replace the monarch, followed by talented individuals. Rongsheng and the others cannot influence the monarch; they believe that by providing military specialists, they can ensure the safety of the State of Xiaozhou. How could he not know that if the monarch does not value them, what use is it to send thousands of talented individuals?"

You! Upon hearing this, he became furious, coughed several times, and then reluctantly said: "Do you think I am deceiving you? What would I gain by deceiving a little girl like you? The divine master has long suspected that the divine person has the surname Xu, but throughout history, the kings of Nanlin have clearly separated the reincarnated destroyers from the Xu people. We have never interfered with them or trusted them. Do you think this is for what reason? It is precisely because the Xu people have given their lives to Nanlin, how could I possibly frame you, a Xu person? I do not regard your father and brothers at all! If it were not to appease the people of Nanlin, I would have long ordered this group of generations of inferior people to roll back to their own place. Their surname is your mother's surname, it is simply an insult to the Xu people, an insult to your mother!

The two exchanged light smiles, shook open their bright red long robes, raised their arms, and the flowing sleeves danced in the air. In an instant, the red robe was draped over them, exuding a sense of joy.

Grab her tightly! Are you all too afraid to do so? She intends to harm His Majesty; do you wish to share in her crime?

Of course, without the permission of the head of the Xu family, you cannot go out and embarrass yourself on ordinary days

The person on the bed fell silent for a moment, then asked with anger: "Is it the Xu family that wants you to say this?"

The royal carriage of the Summer King and Queen was approaching the Xu residence. Amidst the incessant sound of firecrackers, she heard Xu Er softly speaking to Xu Wu:

Before she could utter a single word of response, the maid of the Luo family arrogantly declared:

The attendant smiled and instructed the eunuch to present a silver tray. On the tray, there were two bright red robes embroidered with silver threads.

Miss Xu Liu is doing quite well, as it appears that King Xia is about to marry her. Miss Liu has lost a good match and spends her days in the scholar's residence, a place where virtuous women would not go. It is said that recently she has been mingling with a beautiful man who resembles a fairy, living quite joyfully.

It turns out that one does not have to wait until old age; the changes in people and things have already arrived.

Xu Liefeng was eager to speak up, wanting to ask what was wrong with the old woman. Even if she was indeed a genuine member of the Xu family, there was no need to care for her to such an extent, forcing his unwilling son to support her in this way

Xu Changmu turned to the King of Summer and casually said with respect

To this day, whenever I think of it, my face still burns with embarrassment. Two years ago, she was still young and thought that when Fifth Brother said in the alley, "No more flying, waiting for little Anu, this little frog, to walk together," it was a promise between siblings. However, over the past year, she has repeatedly pondered this and feels that it was not merely her one-sided wish... but rather held another meaning

Then let me leave first

Is this the reason why the Xu family has always been granted the title of general, yet has no master of the army? She trembled inside, her teeth chattering.

I fear that... Before the good dream has even awakened, she was terrified to death by a nightmare. Startled, she sat up, her large eyes silently scanning her surroundings, confirming that the good life she had been enjoying with Fifth Brother in recent days was not a dream, and only then did she let out a sigh of relief

Can we go out as if nothing has happened? She is still the same Anu from before! Nothing should change!

... ... Hmm

She saw the brocade box in his arms, and her heart skipped a beat. He did not burn the last painting, nor did he put it away

Everyone in Nanlin knows that the Xu family never wears red, for it is the color of blood. Whether it is superstition or a matter of bad luck, how can one joke about Nanlin? The Xu family can only be clad in red when they have shed all their blood; at that time, who will suffer? The second brother is going to the border to protect the people of Nanlin, how can he wear this color? Her voice was clear and pleasant, neither loud nor agitated, yet it could be heard by everyone on the long street. The second brother is going to the border to protect the people of Nanlin, how can he wear this color? Her voice was clear and pleasant, neither loud nor agitated, yet it could be heard by everyone on the long street

She has seen the young lady of the Luo family before, and now seeing her in high spirits during this joyful occasion, she appears to be much more plump. It seems that Xiao Yuanxia and she have mutual feelings for each other, which... can be considered quite good.

One must grow up; this year, the fierce wind will also turn nineteen. If one does not stabilize oneself soon, how can one justify to the ancestors of the Xu family?

He also seems to have an understanding; when Your Majesty meets her, she no longer主动 seeks an audience with Your Majesty as she did in the past

You should not appear in the mural on the mountain wall. No one can allow their own land beneath their feet to ultimately be nothing more than a joke, guarded by a deity of unknown origin.

"Old Jiang, burn the last painting and then put it away." The old eunuch respectfully exited.

Do not be angry Xu Dingping said softly Do not bring shame to the Xu family

Only praise

You forged a royal decree

A place that one person cannot reach, a place that one person cannot see, is supplemented by the eyes and feet of others; if one person cannot be a polymath, then one must seize the specialized talents of others. The strategy of deploying troops is not merely about mobilizing soldiers to the battlefield for a single engagement, but rather involves considering the climate, terrain, customs, and history of various countries, as well as the subtle changes in the situation of other nations. ... Brother Wu is utilizing them, and they are also utilizing Brother Wu's specialized talents to achieve their own goals, merely a matter of who is more capable. The strategy of deploying troops is not merely about mobilizing soldiers to the battlefield for a single engagement, but rather involves considering the climate, terrain, customs, and history of various countries, as well as the subtle changes in the situation of other nations. ... Brother Wu is utilizing them, and they are also utilizing Brother Wu's specialized talents to achieve their own goals, merely a matter of who is more capable.

Her heart trembled rapidly, and for a moment, she felt that the old man was confused and speaking incoherently. What is happening now? ... It seemed to her as if ... ... as if ... ...

Xu Liefeng reacted swiftly, immediately retreating to the bedside and kneeling on the ground. Though still shaken, she spoke with a firm tone:

Although she felt puzzled in her heart, she adhered to her promise and completely avoided the two characters. Afterward, upon seeing him from a distance in the palace, she first turned the corner to wait, intending to see His Majesty only after he had left.

"Weren't you always calling me a deep-fried fish?" Yu Yanxian looked her up and down. "Why is it that every once in a while, the restlessness in you seems to diminish a bit? How can one stir up trouble like this?"

His staying in Nanlin will only lead to the obliteration of his talents. She does not believe that she is truly more important than his future. He cannot wait for her too long; sooner or later, he will definitely leave first

However, since this is the grand wedding of the Summer King..." She finally made eye contact with Xiao Yuanxia. "I have known the Summer King since childhood, having met a few times in the palace and exchanged a few words in the capital. Therefore, it is only reasonable for me, Xu Liu Liefeng, who has never been on the battlefield, to escort the Summer King. Even if blood is to be shed, at worst, it would just be my stubbornness, causing a bit of trouble and sustaining minor injuries.

Xu Dingping was taken aback, turning his head to gaze deeply at her

The distant firecrackers went off again, bringing her back to her senses. The main gate of the Xu residence was half open, with Xu Er directing from the side. Xu Si walked towards him, and Xu Liefeng caught a glimpse of a flash of white coming around the corner, quickly turning his back.

She slightly bowed. "Thank you, Your Excellency."

The saddle was delivered, and Xu Er personally received it, stepping forward to say: "The accompanying horse requests passage."

What is going on now? Fu Ma felt extremely unwilling. The Xu family's children were all fundamentally flawed, yet they forcibly stole the spotlight in appearance. Is this fair? Xu Wuming clearly went abroad, and now he has returned looking completely different, wanting to compete for the top position in Nanlin again? He should have just died out there! No one even mentions his status as a lowly citizen, which is truly infuriating!

Oh, congratulations

You can rest assured. I have written all these matters in the will, which can only be seen by the succeeding monarch. This must be passed down through the generations, and the bloodline of the Xu people cannot be confused. In the future, the prince who ascends the throne will not speak of your father and brothers as commoners. The person I choose will only bring you benefits. In the future, if there truly is misfortune in Nanlin, I... wish to protect you. He has a gentle disposition and will certainly choose to submit. In the future, if there truly is misfortune in Nanlin, I... wish to protect you. He has a gentle disposition and will certainly choose to submit. I have issued a secret edict, instructing him to restore your title as princess at that time and to do everything possible to protect you. This is a last resort that cannot be avoided. You were born in Nanlin, and you cannot survive anywhere else... It is better to let your elder brother protect you for a lifetime.

The maid of the Luo family noticed that she was indifferent and was about to speak, when suddenly a young man emerged from the crowd

Little Gale, you need not worry. The future emperor will certainly not go against my decree. He may still be adjusting in his heart towards you, but he will never defy my words

Good! The road is open!

Xiao Yuanxia looked indifferently at the hot water droplets leaving small red marks on her cheek. He spoke gently:

She smiled faintly and entered His Majesty's chamber

Lie Feng wishes to remain unmarried for life, solely to protect Nanlin. I implore Your Majesty to revoke the decree that prevents Lie Feng from leaving the capital. Lie Feng is willing to guard the borders for a lifetime, serving Nanlin with utmost loyalty

Xu Liefeng turned over and mounted the horse, his soft red robe billowing, intertwining and swirling with the white garments below. The vivid, blood-like brilliance dazzled the eyes of everyone in the long procession, becoming the most unforgettable image in their memories for the rest of their lives

Xu Changmu's gaze was calm and serene like water, fixated on her incredibly bright eyes

She regarded them all as if they were invisible, and then said:

The man walking ahead with an air of nonchalance suddenly paused, causing her to blush immediately in this moment of heightened sensitivity

She stepped forward reluctantly. "Young Master Yu, is there something you need?"

Indeed, I am about to attain great wealth and prosperity. I have close ties with the Fang and Luo families, which are the backing forces of Princess Da Feng and the King of Xia. It is truly a pity for you back then; otherwise, you would likely be the current princess.

The Summer King is deliberate. Xu Liefeng, you have noticed! For more than a year, the Summer King has intentionally prevented his queen from receiving any good news, but recently he has taken action! The Southern court has too few royal offspring, thus a courtier who was sentenced to death by dismemberment happened to encounter a member of the royal family who was pregnant. In order to ensure the smooth birth of the prince, the punishment of dismemberment was commuted to preservation of the body.

One year later

Xu Liefeng lowered his gaze, staring at the corner of his clothes. ... They are not biological siblings ... ... Is it because she is of inferior status that the second brother never considers her? ... ... ... She is being foolish, what is she thinking, the fifth brother is the fifth brother ...

Xu Er led the Xu family members at the entrance, with the family outside and the servants kneeling inside. Xu Er and Xu Wu were at the front, followed by Xu Si and Xu Liu's two daughters at the back

She hurriedly jumped out of bed barefoot, took off her clothes, and quickly changed into the colors she had dreamed of for over a decade. Yesterday, she spent a long time washing her hair and taking a bath, all for the colors of the Xu family today

Xu Liefeng held her breath, her large eyes fixed on her focused fourth sister. This was the first time she was so close to her fourth sister. If she were to embrace her fourth sister at this moment, would her fourth sister push her away?

"I already said, I won't leave first. I will take you with me once you are able to leave Nanlin," Xu Changmu said, seeing through the weakness she was desperately trying to conceal. Then, he lightly flicked her forehead. "Let's go. I still need Anu to copy some things for me later."

"Let us go," said King Xia softly, "Do not miss the appointed time"

Xu Lie ... ... Miss Xu Liu!'' He called out to her and then saluted the eunuch beside her. ``Your Excellency, Ting Xian wishes to speak with Miss Xu Liu, may I ask if that is permissible?''

"Fifth Brother?" She raised her eyes to meet his handsome gaze

Now, she lives a disciplined life, attending the academy with Brother Wu during the day, and in the end, even when Brother Wu is not around, she sincerely looks forward to going there.

He once again took her hands and gently patted them. "You do not remember your mother, do you?"

Hmm? Is that all? The usually curious you should be asking, how did the statue of the deity transform into a map?

Come here, Xiao Lie Feng, I have the feeling that I haven't seen you for a long time

She arranged her long hair neatly and inserted a simple red hairpin, without any other hair accessories. Then, she carefully applied her makeup while looking at herself in the mirror, striving to match the elegance of the Xu family's white attire for today

"Indeed, it is nothing more than superstition," he said clearly

"Young Master Xu Er, please accept the imperial decree. The role of the ceremonial host is mostly chosen from those close to the royal family. This time, the ceremonial host for the wedding of King Xia is the cousin of the official and the princess. However, Your Majesty is also reluctant to part with the Xu family, so from this point onward, let us hand over the responsibilities to you. The upcoming ceremonies will be entrusted to you. " The four members of the Xu family raised their heads simultaneously.

He gathered himself, noticing her retreating towards the foot of the bed. He held back the words he had yet to say and gently brushed over the silk laid upon the quilt.

King Xia Wei nodded. "Thank you both for your efforts"

"Anu, you ... ... " she said dismissively

Xu Dingping fell silent for a moment, then snorted. "Fine, let him see, is the Xu family easy to bully?" She stepped forward, took the ink brush, and lightly drew on Xu Liefeng's brow.

She was taken aback. ... It turns out ... ... that for more than a year, Fifth Brother has been in a hurry. ... ... Is it because the Western Xuan Yin soldiers have already appeared in the world?

For a long time, he did not respond

Her tone carried a hint of disdain towards the bachelor Rongsheng. She looked at him in surprise and asked

Her back can finally be straightened, but her gaze still follows the customs and cannot directly meet the eyes of the royal groom

What nonsense are you talking about, you foolish Anu! she thought

She gazed absentmindedly, her head throbbing with pain.

Someone removed her jaw, causing her immense pain and making her lose her senses, releasing her sharp teeth from her mouth

Since you turned sixteen, I have long desired to arrange a marriage for you. However, looking across the southern nobility, which man is worthy of you, Xu Liefeng

In her heart, even if she were to die, she would never allow the Xu family to be implicated

She heard Fifth Brother take it all upon himself. Xu Er then said: "Think it over again; if you have made up your mind, we will definitely bring Ding Ping back to marry you no matter what."

The accompanying father-in-law immediately presented the imperial edict, and the attendant took it with a smile and said

I wish I had known earlier

She was taken aback. "What... what help can I provide to the little kingdom of Zhou?" It sounded as if she had some capability. She was merely a jester who entertained His Majesty.

Such a marriage is quite arduous; fortunately, it does not concern her. That day, after Fifth Brother led her, who had been in a daze, back to the residence, he spoke with Second Brother for a long time. In the end, even Second Brother advised her to refrain from frequenting the capital for the next year or two, and if summoned by His Majesty, to do her utmost to avoid the Summer King, so as not to implicate the Xu family

A glimmer passed through the eyes of the old eunuch in the corner

He forced a smile, moved his mouth, but didn't say anything.

Xu Liefeng was utterly confused. "I want to uphold the reputation of the Xu family... Even if outsiders know that Xu Liu has not achieved much, at the very least, we should not tarnish the Xu family's image on the surface..."

She followed behind him, busy wiping off some rouge from her face with the inner sleeve, so as not to appear too beautiful... Now she... She also wondered why she bothered to look beautiful for others to see... Giving it to Fifth Brother alone... seems to be enough...

How could Nanlin exist without the Xu surname? Without the Xu surname, would Nanlin still exist? Thus, the late emperor took some measures to have the inferior people following the master change their surname to Xu...

The officiant, upon arriving at each residence, explains to the royal groom which high-ranking minister resides there. The groom must express gratitude to this minister for their dedicated efforts in serving the southern court, which has contributed to the present royal family. This exchange of courtesies is a matter of mutual respect.

Xu Er replaced her saddle and said plainly

Xu Liefeng's heart skipped a beat, and he suddenly withdrew his hands. "Your Majesty... perhaps you are tired... Liefeng will take his leave first..."

Hmm! She secretly looked at Wu Ge with a shining light in her eyes, showing obvious pity, unable to conceal her brilliant smile.

Get up quickly. Thanks to General Xu's family, the people of Nanlin have enjoyed a stable life for so many years. I have never properly thanked General Xu.

Her eyes widened slightly.

A few drops of hot water grazed her cheek, causing her a moment of sharp pain, but she had no time to pay attention to it, staring blankly at Xiao Yuanxia before her

Xu Jialiang, isn't this the imperial decree for changing generals on the battlefield

"You... come over and take a look, this is a true depiction from the wall of the Cloud Mountain Cave." She hesitated for a moment, trembling slightly as she leaned closer. "This is... this is a map..."

She, for some unknown reason, changed the subject and answered truthfully

"Only a fool would kill you," he laughed, flicking her forehead lightly, and said earnestly: "Anu, every country manages its own affairs, but the establishment of academies is a common practice among all nations, do you understand? This is precisely because all countries are in dire need of specialized talents. They resort to all means, whether through temptation, threats, or bribery, yet only the southern regions remain unaware of the importance of talent.

Xu Lie Feng's body suddenly felt hot and cold, as if ice and fire were intertwined, making her sometimes in pain and wanting to howl, and sometimes feeling lost and not knowing where she was. Brother? She has four brothers. Which one is His Majesty referring to? A letter of surrender? Why would he rather send a letter of surrender for her? What does this have to do with her?

As soon as he saw her, he was stunned for a moment, then lowered his gaze and thought for a while. He said something to the servant who brought him there, and then walked towards her.