Six

Unexpectedly, the small boat revealed six or seven crude clay figurines, crafted by someone whose technique was quite unskilled, and the colors applied were rather dull and earthy, making them far less attractive compared to the cheapest clay figurines found on the streets of Nanhua.

Young Master Wenchun awoke from his dream and saw the Rose Princess for the last time. Everyone knows how it went; Young Master Wenchun expressed his happiness at being able to see her again, and then he died. However, the Rose Princess was very sad. The Rose Princess said she had promised to help the Rose Emperor seize the world, and now the Yang Pass was right in front of them. Once they broke through the Yang Pass, they could march into the imperial capital. The Rose Emperor asked if that meant once he became emperor, the Rose Princess would stay by his side. He was the emperor now; who would dare to speak ill of the Rose Princess? He could imprison them all. The Rose Princess reiterated that she had promised to help the Rose Emperor seize the world, and now the Yang Pass was right in front of them. Once they broke through the Yang Pass, they could march into the imperial capital. The Rose Emperor asked if that meant once he became emperor, the Rose Princess would stay by his side. He was the emperor now; who would dare to speak ill of the Rose Princess? He could imprison them all. The Rose Princess replied affirmatively, but her heart did not think so. The small boat turned the red-clad doll around, facing away from the blue-clad doll. The Rose Princess thought that once she helped the Rose Emperor become emperor, she would take Young Master Wenchun's ashes back to her hometown.

The small boat shook its head: "Do not be afraid, the teacher taught me from a young age to look into people's eyes when speaking. He said not to be afraid or shy, because when you are afraid, others are also afraid. 'The eyes are the windows to the soul,' and by looking into each person's eyes, you can see their fear. If you avoid looking first, you have already lost."

Come here," he waved to Xiao Zhou

A faint trace of blood on the hairpin, as if it had been burned into the pure silver

Princess Xiaozhou? Ji Ye recognized her

In the vicinity of the imperial capital, there are only three military forces: the Wind Tiger Iron Cavalry of the Chun Kingdom, the 20,000 Red Troops of the Li Kingdom led by Liu Wenzhi, and the coalition forces in Shangyang Pass. If the emperor were to mobilize the army, who would he direct his spear at?" Xi Yan seemed to be murmuring to himself

That is terrible! Ji Ye exclaimed loudly

White... white boat under the moon.

Ji Ye felt as if a swarm of flies was buzzing in her head

"Will you play with me?" Xiao Zhou also noticed that there was a change in the relationship between her and the young officer

The room was dark ... ... Ye Jin had gone out ... ... there was no one.

Young Master Wenchun was overthinking and suffered from sleepwalking. One night, while sleepwalking, he intended to find Princess Rose, dreaming that he was on the battlefield to rescue her. He entered the tent of Emperor Rose with a sword in hand. When Emperor Rose awoke and saw Young Master Wenchun standing by his bed with a sword, he drew his sword and killed him. The small boat laid down the white-clad puppet

Young Master Wenchun believes that Emperor Rose is his best friend and should be introduced to the girl he likes the most, so he takes Emperor Rose to meet Princess Rose

She placed the clay figurine in blue and the clay figurine in red together: "But he loves her very much, and she loves him very much too"

Ji Ye thought to himself that the woman must have gone out, no wonder the barracks were so quiet, and this little princess was clearly afraid of the dark. Yu Ran was actually afraid of the dark as well, Ji Ye knew. She was not afraid when there were people around her, which is why she dared to accompany Ji Ye and the others to explore the long-abandoned Beichen Temple outside the city in the dead of night. However, once she left the two of them in the darkness and could no longer reach out to touch someone, she would become like a frightened little rabbit, not daring to make a sound, cautiously feeling her way towards the light.

At that time, Master Wenchun did not yet know Emperor Qiangwei. Master Wenchun wanted to take Princess Qiangwei away from the city back to the countryside. However, Princess Qiangwei was unwilling; she felt that she had become a bad woman and could no longer return to the countryside. If she went back to the countryside and saw the boy she liked when she was young, she would feel very sad, said Xiao Zhou

"He is a good friend of the Rose Emperor," said the small boat, placing the person in blue and the person in white together, "They are the best of friends"

Ji Ye was taken aback for a moment, realizing that she had guessed incorrectly. This little princess is the daughter of the female lead of Chu Wei, and her mother's status is far higher than that of her father. Therefore, it is understandable that she carries her mother's surname, but this does not confirm that she is the daughter of the late emperor

Xi Yan slightly squinted his eyes, looking down at the string in his hand: "The emperor wants to mobilize those two useless armies? Who is their imagined enemy?"

"And what about the Rose Princess?" asked Ji Ye.

Xi Yan coldly smiled: "Although I do not know who he really is, I do know that the true power in the imperial capital is not held by the emperor!"

Because there is the noble gentleman Wenchun, and she is the most famous woman, even the emperor admires her, she knows many, many very secret things

Ying Wuyi's retreat cannot truly alter the situation in the Eastern Continent. The Li Kingdom still holds a dominant position, and the feudal lords remain superficially united yet fundamentally divided. So aside from Ying Wuyi leaving the imperial capital, what has the Battle of Shangyang Pass changed? I have never doubted that there is a hidden hand of Chen Yue quietly pushing behind this battle, but the issue is that the high priests of Chen Yue serve as envoys of the gods, and their appetites are vast; they do not engage in petty matters. Would they accept a war that does not genuinely change the situation?" Xi Yan shook his head, "If they have another purpose, then what is their purpose?"

"No, five. Actually, I know where the fifth finger cot is, but the lineage of that thread has already been severed," Xi Yan said softly.

The surface of the bright silver is stained with a deep crimson.

The Grand Princess was taken aback: "The illustrious General Yu of the Imperial Palace, receiving the royal stipend, bearing the title bestowed by His Majesty, wielding military power in the Lower Tang, yet colluding with the traitorous faction? If the evidence is conclusive, one could certainly report to His Majesty and have him imprisoned by the Lower Tang!"

Then this transfer ... ...

The little princess nodded: "I share my surname with my mother ... ... "

Xi Yuán stood quietly to the side without saying a word

The small boat timidly glanced at him and took a step back. Neither of them spoke again, and Ji Ye, illuminated by the light coming through the window, locked eyes with the girl who was huddled by the door, revealing only half of her small face.

"But how can a woman help him achieve the world?" He still couldn't help but ask

The princess picked up the hairpin that had fallen to the side and brought it close to the light.

Luck

This? '' Ji Ye made a bitter smile with pursed lips. He loved to listen to the storytellers in Nanhuaicheng recount the tales of the Rose Emperor's battles, with banners flying high and long spears shining in the sun. That was a hero of unparalleled greatness, not this silly little clay figurine.

Ji Ye envisioned an absurd story, where two men and one woman were entangled together, and what relevance did this have to the grand affairs of the world? Moreover, he often heard the storyteller narrate tales such as "The Four Provinces and the Rose Empire's Divine Response" and "The Long War Chronicles of the Seventy-Two Heroes Slaying the White River," which seemed entirely unrelated to this segment of history. The world had transformed into a stage for three lovers entangled in their affections.

He slowly placed his piece on the chessboard: "Immortality is one of the greatest miracles, and also a terrible curse"

Later on, he also passed away. Although he ascended to the throne, he did not marry Princess Rose, the little princess finally laid down the blue-clad doll and said softly

Is it not the emperor who mobilizes the army

However, Master Wenchun still treats Princess Rose very well. Everyone knows that Master Wenchun is fond of Princess Rose; he is the most famous person in the city. At that time, Master Wenchun met Emperor Rose, and both of them were ambitious individuals who believed that a new nation needed to be established for the people to live and work in peace. They became the best of friends. "The little boat brings together the figures in white and blue, " he loves him, and he loves him too. " They became the best of friends. " The little boat brings together the figures in white and blue, " he loves him, and he loves him too.

Ji Ye thought, where could there be such a story? They had just met, nothing had happened, and yet he was leaving again. But he held back and said nothing

Did that gentleman Wen Chun really agree while wearing the turtle hat? Did not the Rose Emperor also wear a turtle hat?

He was silent for a moment: "Who knows? Those who go to the battlefield, who knows when reinforcements will arrive, and who knows when their own time of death will come?"

Therefore, the teacher said, "The little princess suddenly spoke aloud, 'This story illustrates that there are fundamentally no grievances between people; rather, everyone may inadvertently hurt others for their own reasons, thus becoming enemies. If one harbors distrust, even the best of friends may turn against each other. If the Rose Emperor did not doubt Lord Wenchun, and Lord Wenchun did not fear the Rose Emperor, the three of them would have been the best of friends. Therefore, whenever you find yourself hating someone, remember that the other person may also be feeling very sad and may have reasons beyond their control. If one harbors distrust, even the best of friends may turn against each other. If the Rose Emperor did not doubt Lord Wenchun, and Lord Wenchun did not fear the Rose Emperor, the three of them would have been the best of friends. Therefore, whenever you find yourself hating someone, remember that the other person may also be feeling very sad and may have reasons beyond their control. This way, you will not indulge your own loves and hates.'"

Who is Wen Chun? Ji Ye was taken aback; the storyteller had not mentioned that there was such a person in the Rose Dynasty

You indeed have the surname Bai!" Ji Ye exclaimed. He thought that his speculation was correct; this little princess was actually the illegitimate daughter of the late emperor and the female lord of Chu Wei, and even her surname was the royal surname Bai.

Ji Ye shifted his gaze to the window again, watching the soldiers come and go with a sense of boredom. The little princess remained silent behind him. He felt somewhat uncomfortable under her gaze, so he turned back and saw the little princess's large eyes blinking at him. Ji Ye, feeling irritated by her stare, glared at her, fixing his gaze directly on the center of her pupils

If I were to inform the Grand Princess that Xi Yan has intricate connections with this organization, and may even be one of its leading figures, what would the Grand Princess think

The news from Xie Gui has arrived, indicating unusual troop movements in the capital. The soldiers of the Yulin Army and the Jinyi Guard are not allowed to return home; all camps are on alert, and military provisions, fodder, and equipment are ready, poised for departure at any moment.

Later, Lord Wenchun helped Emperor Rose come up with many ideas. He was the smartest person in the world, and every idea was excellent, leading to the increasing power of Emperor Rose. Emperor Rose was very eager to marry Princess Rose, but Princess Rose did not agree. Emperor Rose felt that it was because of Lord Wenchun and harbored great resentment towards him. When Lord Wenchun went to battle, he stayed in the tent next to Emperor Rose, always thinking about Princess Rose. He believed that the major affairs of the world were about to be settled, but he suddenly realized that he had nothing, and felt very sad. Little Boat placed the blue-clothed doll and the white-clothed doll together, with his small palm separating them, indicating that they would never meet again.

"What is your name?" Ji Ye asked

Ji Ye remained silent

The princess looked around, her expression slightly uneasy. Meanwhile, Lei Bicheng remained as calm as water, slowly placing his pieces. However, his chess skills were not particularly good, and he was struggling to find a way out as he was surrounded on the board.

Ji Ye thinks that your teacher is truly an unworthy person, probably trying every means to amuse the princess in order to secure a position in the palace, yet unwilling to invest genuinely, offering only such low-quality and cheap items.

"I have matters to attend to tonight, and I am feeling uneasy, so I will take my leave now." Lei Bicheng stood up and left, with the black-clad servant closely following behind him

"A bad woman?" Ji Ye was taken aback.

I am confident in defeating Bai Yi, but I do not have absolute confidence regarding Xi Yan. Has the princess heard of an organization called Tian Qu?

The princess was startled and stood up. At that moment, a strong wind swept across the entire water pavilion from an unknown direction on the lake. The gauze curtains fluttered, the lights went out, and the servant who was boiling tea chased after the bamboo fan that had been blown away. The red coals in the tea stove flickered brightly, while the servant in black stomped on the ground, gripping the hilt of his knife at his waist, as if preparing to confront a ferocious beast.

You can go to the city and have a chat with General Gu Yueyi. Xi Yan hung the sword at his waist

Jiye realized for the first time that she also disliked pure black eyes, understanding in her heart why Ji Qian did not like him staring at her. Pure black eyes resembled two pitch-black wells.

Mr. Bicheng invited me to play chess late at night, was it just for the sake of playing chess? The princess wrapped her mink coat tighter around herself

In the letter from Xie Guixin, it was mentioned that the list has nearly been compiled completely. Xiyuan also stated that there are approximately 1,080 individuals whose inheritance can be traced back to the Tianqu. However, Xie Gui did not alert the majority; he only established connections with those among them who appeared to be reliable, totaling around 250 individuals

"What happened next?" he asked

This is the Rose Princess. Little Zhou took out another red-clad clay figurine and gently touched its head with her delicate, translucent fingers

The princess hesitated and placed a piece on the board. By the small lamp at the edge of the chessboard, she suddenly noticed a black, viscous substance among several pieces. She had always detested such unclean things, so she picked up a silver hairpin nearby to poke at it. The substance could not be lifted, but it stuck to the hairpin. The princess then held the hairpin directly over the flame, her heart racing in surprise

She looked towards Lei Bicheng, who was gazing blankly at the water's surface, a chess piece held between her fingers, suspended above the board, about to fall but not yet. In the narrow sleeves of Lei Bicheng, thick blood, dark red in color, dripped drop by drop onto the chessboard

His shoulder was still encased in plaster, and he could only rely on one hand to struggle to prop himself up closer to the window. This way, he could see the soldiers outside busily passing fire and cooking. The soldiers, having worked hard all day, were invigorated at the prospect of a hearty meal, momentarily putting aside all other concerns, creating a lively scene. In this way, Ji Ye felt somewhat better, at least he was not lying alone in a dark room.

Xi Yuan pondered for a moment, feeling a myriad of thoughts swirling in his mind, and could only shake his head

"She actually lives in the city where the Rose Emperor served in the military," Xiao Zhou shook the red-clad doll and said, "but she has become very famous; she was sold to a brothel. The Rose Emperor has also heard her name, but he does not know that she is his childhood friend."

He has not spoken a word to the little princess these days. The little princess has been staying in the room she shares with Ye Jin, being attended to by Ye Jin, and has not stepped outside at all. Ji Ye only caught a glimpse of the little princess through the crack of the door when someone from the Xi Yan sent over a food box, and he thought she looked quietly like a jade doll.

"Aren't you afraid of me?" Ji Ye said, suddenly feeling that his question was quite foolish.

I cannot escape the backlash either" He sighed softly, sweeping his sleeve over the chessboard, causing the pieces to fall in disarray

The teacher explained history to me. Little Zhou pouted.

The small boat took her hand out from behind, holding a delicate brocade pouch. She carefully poured the contents of the pouch onto Jinye's bed. Seeing her so cautious, Jinye could only support his body and shift aside, fearing that he might damage some treasure of the little princess.

No, I am wary of the Celestial Drive. Those people claim to be immortal..." Lei Bicheng sighed, "Although immortality is a legend, it has been validated for so many years.

Ji Ye suddenly recalled the question Yu Ran had asked him before the expedition. Yes, perhaps it was like this? Thus, that emperor sacrificed a hundred thousand lives to conquer this city gate, for he was but a step away from leaving behind his own happiness. He thought of seven hundred years ago, outside this city gate, where arrows and stones fell like rain, piercing through the air, the roars and wails echoing, as men charged up the city walls, treading on blood.

I know that the Princess Chang was once renowned for her chess skills among the nobles of the imperial capital, and my chess skills are not even comparable to those of His Highness the Duke of Li, naturally, I cannot match the Princess Chang either. However, I would like to test my luck this time; if I win this game, it would indicate that my fortune is favorable, and I would also achieve great success in the game at Shangyang Pass. Lei Bicheng adjusted her sleeves, saying, "I really hope to achieve great success this time, perhaps I am being a bit greedy."

Ji Ye originally thought that this doll-like little girl was actually being stubborn with him, and inside, it felt as if a vigilant hedgehog had exploded. However, his advances seemed to sink into the little princess like an arrow shot into a lake, making not even a ripple. He felt a surge of frustration and thought to himself, what kind of teacher did your mother find for you, so unreliable, teaching a girl not to learn more about poetry and flower arrangement, but instead to make eye contact with others. He also found himself quite bored, so bored that he resorted to scaring the little girl. He felt a surge of frustration and thought to himself, what kind of teacher did your mother find for you, so unreliable, teaching a girl not to learn more about poetry and flower arrangement, but instead to make eye contact with others. He also found himself quite bored, so bored that he resorted to scaring the little girl.

That makes us brothers. Ji Ye nodded.

With Mr. Bi Cheng's divine skills and foresight, does he still fear those rude warriors like Bai Yixi Yan?

The small boat took out a blue-clad clay figurine, which was dressed in armor and had a small sword at its waist, resembling a warrior

"Mr. Bicheng," the princess exclaimed softly

"Will there eventually be a war?" Xi Yan asked in a low voice

At this moment in the city of Apocalypse, within the waterside pavilion of the Baili family residence.

The princess observed him staring blankly outside the water pavilion, a look she rarely saw on Lei Bicheng's face, which stirred a faint sense of unease within her. She grasped the chess pieces in the box, letting the cool pieces slip one by one through her fingers. Neither of them spoke, and the only sound was the soft clinking of the chess pieces.

The door creaked open with a soft "ee-ya," and a faint chill of wind swept in. Ji Ye was taken aback, pressing down on the "Green Shark" by his pillow, and reluctantly turned his head. In the darkness, a white figure stood quietly at the doorway, not tall, with its head lowered.

"Love is simply a deep fondness, a reluctance to part, and a sense of security upon seeing him." Xiao Zhou blinked her eyes, looking at Ji Ye in a state of confusion.

The fresh meat of the Chen month represents a god-like power and an eternal existence that is immortal alongside the world. Xi Yan looked at his nephew, "This temptation is too great, almost no one can resist it. Yet they can never obtain it, so they will stop at nothing for it. I was quite surprised that Ying Wuyi retreated so easily.

"Those who will return will ultimately return, and those who will leave will eventually leave." Xi Yan waved his hand and said, "We will have a battle with Chen Yue in the end. We just need to make all the preparations before the battle, as for how many people will support us and the outcome of that battle..."

Ji Ye was taken aback again, and after a long while, he nodded and said, "Please continue."

Wait! Ji Ye interrupted her, "Aren't they brothers? Can one still steal a brother's woman?"

Xi Yan, dressed in a black robe, played a string instrument alone in the military tent. The music soared and lingered, joyful yet rustic, evoking the lively atmosphere of a marketplace during a festival. Yet, he was the only one in the tent, which felt empty and desolate. After staying there for a while, a chill breeze seemed to flow around him. In such a place, hearing such music felt somewhat strange

This is Master Wenchun. Little Zhou took out the third figurine, painted in white clothing

Only when the young servant who was boiling the tea rekindled the fire did the Grand Princess slightly regain her composure. At this moment, the figure of Lei Bicheng was about to vanish into the distance of the stepping bridge. The Grand Princess examined the chessboard and the pieces, finding not a trace of blood, as if it had all been an illusion, swept away when Lei Bicheng waved his sleeve.

"What an ugly toy," Ji Ye blurted out

Yes

"So, have you figured out what I am afraid of?" Ji Ye asked coldly, feeling a tightness in her heart

Xi Yan shook his head: "The reasons are insufficient. Hua Ye has no chance against Liu Wenzhi; at most, he can only dampen Hua Ye's spirit and delay his advance. At this moment, the Imperial Capital has deployed the Feather Forest Heavenly Army and the Golden Guard. Compared to the Wind Tiger of the Chun Kingdom, these two armies are like jackals to a fierce tiger. Under the onslaught of the Chun Kingdom's Wind Tiger, the Emperor's army has no place to exert its strength and may even suffer collateral damage. Therefore, rather than saying they are going hunting, it is more accurate to say they are going to be prey." Under the onslaught of the Chun Kingdom's Wind Tiger, the Emperor's army has no place to exert its strength and may even suffer collateral damage. Therefore, rather than saying they are going hunting, it is more accurate to say they are going to be prey.

Lei Bicheng slowly shook her head: "It is not that simple. Xi Yan is a very clever person. If he had not set up numerous protections around him, he would never easily reveal his identity to others. Therefore, I have only shared this with the Crown Princess, and she must not report it to His Majesty lightly. Now is not the time to expose Xi Yan's disguise."

They lived in the countryside and became good friends, but soon the Rose Emperor left again. Little Boat continued, while manipulating the puppets, making them walk hand in hand like two children swaying back and forth.

Later, she passed away and was unable to witness the Rose Emperor ascend to the throne. The little princess also laid down the doll dressed in red

The small boat placed the red-clothed doll and the blue-clothed doll together: "They are also the best of friends"

"Do you think the royal army will come towards us?" Xi Yan looked up at his nephew

However, Ji Ye was completely unaware of this; all Ji Ye knew was that there was an emperor named Bai Yin who led a group of men to unify the world. He enjoyed the feeling of drawing a sword and galloping a thousand miles, as described by the storytellers, imagining those men whose veins flowed with fire.

Later, Princess Rose said to Emperor Rose, "You are someone destined to conquer the world; you cannot marry a woman of poor character. We met when we were young, so let us remember those good days. I cannot give myself to you, but I will help you achieve your ambitions." She then returned to persuade Young Master Wenchun to assist Emperor Rose, stating that when Emperor Rose ascended the throne, she would follow Young Master Wenchun back to the countryside.

Why is Mr. Bi Cheng so wary of Xi Yan

I know them too well," Xi Yan said softly. "My teacher has a metaphor for the followers of Chen Yue. He said that they are like wild beasts, with a bamboo pole tied to their heads, and a piece of fresh meat hanging from the pole. When the beasts see the fresh meat in front of them, they will desperately run forward, trying to bite it. However, as they move forward, the fresh meat naturally moves forward as well, and they can never reach it. Yet, even if they exhaust themselves, they will not stop, because the temptation of that meat is too great.

September 5

The room is so quiet that it makes one feel uneasy

"To go to such lengths for a woman is truly not heroic!" said Ji Ye.

"Uncle," Xi Yuanyou hesitated, "once again summoned by the eagle emblem, will they truly return? So many years have already passed."

Xi Yan was lost in thought, remaining silent for a long time.

Perhaps the royal elders and ministers do not truly understand the battlefield

Lei Bicheng also came to her senses, suddenly grabbing her sleeve and hiding it in the palm of her hand

If possible, they would do so. Remember what I told you, in fact, the royal family is merely a feudal lord, wielding power over a certain region. They are just the leaders of the feudal lords, which makes them more eager to dominate than any other feudal lord, especially as they gradually lose their influence. " Xi Yan said softly, "If they have the opportunity to take action, I believe they will certainly launch an attack, but I have yet to figure out how they would do so at present. They do not possess the military strength to defeat the feudal lords, nor do they have sufficient justification.

The three of them met. Xiao Zhou placed the three dolls together

That is real blood, flowing from the sleeve of Lei Bicheng. That scene was not an illusion. The blood fell onto the chessboard, cold and viscous, as if it had been squeezed from the wound of someone who had died a long time ago

The little boat probably did not understand the meaning of the so-called "turtle hat" as referred to by the people of Nanhuai. After a moment of confusion, it said: "Master Wenchun agreed, but Master Wenchun said he would not go to the countryside with you, and he would never see you again in his lifetime. Later, Master Wenchun indeed never saw Princess Qiangwei again, nor did he see Emperor Qiangwei. Whenever he had a scheme, he would write it on a note and have someone deliver it to Emperor Qiangwei. They were in the same military camp, yet they would never meet again in their lifetime.

"Now to execute the feudal lords who have rendered meritorious service?" Xi Yan shook his head, "That would be too absurd."

Surprised? Xi Yuan was perplexed. He thought that the retreat of the army could not be described as easy; the tragic casualties on the battlefield before the Shangyang Pass were also heart-wrenching

"Aren't you supposed to be staying in the house instead of running around everywhere?" Ji Ye spoke with a tone full of reprimand towards the child

Ji Ye tilted his ear to listen, but he could not hear Ye Jin's voice outside. Every day, Ye Jin would be in the foyer dusting, washing, and mending, and the sound made Ji Ye feel restless and uneasy. At this moment, the noise suddenly ceased, leaving an unusual silence. Ji Ye could not clearly articulate why he disliked Ye Jin; it was just that looking at this woman involuntarily sent a chill through him, an extremely uncomfortable feeling surged from his chest, making him want to avoid her pitch-black eyes. He rarely felt the need to avoid anyone.

The small boat timidly moved to his bedside, one hand hidden behind her back. She wore a moonlight blue palace dress, with wide sleeves and a broad sash, embroidered with pale blue flame rose patterns on a white brocade background. Her hair was styled into a palace bun, and it seemed that her jewelry had been lost in the turmoil of war, as she only adorned her hair with a single red agate rose in the center of the bun, glistening with a fresh, dripping red. Her stature was far from tall, and although the dress was luxurious and elegant, it appeared somewhat bulky on her, as if the girl were wrapped in a large bundle of brocade. The sleeves were so large that they concealed her hands, revealing only her delicate fingertips. Ji Ye recalled that the little princess looked just like the silk doll from Jinbei, which he had seen being sold by traveling merchants at the market in Nanhuai.

What happened next? Ji Ye asked

He reached out to scratch the back of his head, helplessly patted the little girl's head on the small boat, as a gesture of truce with her

Thinking too much about such matters is futile; one can only wait and see. Xi Yan stood up and asked, "Is it the Jinbei army that is responsible for the city defense tonight?"

Ji Ye originally wanted to casually say that they were also brothers, but upon recalling that the one in red was the Rose Princess, it was clear that there was no brotherhood to speak of. Thus, he wisely kept his mouth shut. Having spent a long time with Yu Ran, he knew that when a girl was speaking earnestly, it was best for him to say little. A nod would suffice, as anything he said would likely be the crude words of a common man, which would not please the girl.

Only then did Ji Ye understand that the history her teacher had taught her was that of the Rose Dynasty, and she suddenly felt a spark of interest.

Ji Ye thought that his teacher was truly a dull and repugnant person. Yet he remained silent, gazing at the bed where three dolls lay. Once, they had been the best of friends, but now this small stage had fallen into eternal silence. A slight stir arose in his heart, and he suddenly thought to himself that this was how it ended: in the end, everyone died

"It is merely for the sake of playing chess." Lei Bicheng gazed at the chessboard without looking up, "Moreover, I would like to test my luck."

Ji Ye waved his hand and said: "Wait! Stop being so fickle in love, two men, what is there to love?"

Xi Yuandian nodded slightly: "As far as we know, there are still four known heirs of the Seven Sect Master, while there has been no clue regarding the remaining finger rings; perhaps they have already been destroyed"

But he loves her very much, " Xiao Zhou placed the red-clad doll and the white-clad doll together, " she loves him very much too

Wang? Ji Ye felt that she was in trouble

He halted his hurried steps and simultaneously stopped his hand, striking the snake-skin surface with one palm, thereby halting the tremor of the strings.

The evening breeze comes from the water, chilling to the bone. The princess is wrapped in a light silk garment, exposing her shoulders, and is draped in a mink fur while playing chess with Lei Bicheng. The young servant brewing tea and the attendants in black stand outside the water pavilion, waiting. The wind blows wildly, causing the white gauze curtains around the pavilion to flutter and sway.

Later, he grew up, became a soldier, and gained fame, but he endured a lot of hardships. He thought of the Rose Princess he had known in his childhood, and he felt that he had grown up, so he ran back to the place of his childhood to find her. However, he could not find her. "The small boat gently said, "He ran there and discovered that all that remained was a scorched farmland.

What happened next?

They are very good friends. Xiao Zhou held the Rose Emperor in one hand and the Rose Princess in the other. They lived in a very distant place, in the countryside, where there were rice fields everywhere. At that time, they were still very young. The Rose Princess liked the Rose Emperor very much, but the Rose Emperor was very poor in his childhood, having no parents and no land, only wandering from place to place with his uncle, who was a traveling merchant.

Shangyang Pass, the supply camp of the Tang army.

Xi Yan pondered and waved his hand: "The old guards and senior officials of the royal family indeed do not understand the battlefield, but the one who can mobilize the army must certainly understand the battlefield"

This is the Rose Emperor

The night has grown deep, and lights are burning in the camp

The small boat took out the doll dressed in white and said: "Young Master Wenchun loves Princess Qiangwei very much..."

But what can we do? They haven't come up with a solution, have they? said Xiao Zhou

It seems that there are probably about 20,000 troops remaining from the country.

Less than originally estimated

"The Heavenly Drive?" The princess scoffed lightly, "It is merely an organization of deluded individuals, intending to secretly amass military strength to overthrow the court. The royal family has issued orders for the lords to eradicate them, and it has been over thirty years, hasn't it? By now, there are probably not many left. The last notable figure was You Changji, a descendant of a prestigious family from Jinbei, over a decade ago. It is said he was an extraordinary man, but he was lured by the remnants of the Heavenly Drive, betraying his family and becoming the leader of the Heavenly Drive. Later, for some unknown reason, he was hunted down by the Heavenly Drive and vanished without a trace. It is said he was an extraordinary man, but he was lured by the remnants of the Heavenly Drive, betraying his family and becoming the leader of the Heavenly Drive. Later, for some unknown reason, he was hunted down by the Heavenly Drive and vanished without a trace. Since then, the Heavenly Drive has also disappeared, with only a few cases in the last decade."

Ji Ye stared wide-eyed at the ceiling, the room unlit, with only the flickering light from the soldiers cooking outside illuminating the space. This barracks was not easily accessible to ordinary soldiers; Lu Guichen was by Xi Yan's side, awaiting orders, and would only return late at night. However, Ye Jin was a captive, unable to use candles or approach weapons. Thus, they often had to wait in the dark for Lu Guichen's return at night.

The small boat swayed its head: "The teacher said it this way, so I followed along, but I couldn't see anything. I just learned to look into people's eyes without fear"

As the two locked eyes, Ji Ye was momentarily taken aback. He had intended to frighten the little princess; nearly everyone who met his gaze would recoil in horror. When he was out with Yu Ran and Lu Gui Chen, a street fortune-teller had looked into his eyes and hurriedly left, claiming that they seemed to harbor spirits. However, Xiao Zhou did not shy away; she stared at him blankly, seemingly unable to comprehend what this young officer was doing. Ji Ye suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of defeat. He thought to himself that this was the second girl who, upon meeting his gaze for the first time, showed no fear; the first was undoubtedly Yu Ran. Yet, Xiao Zhou did not avert her eyes; she continued to stare at him, seemingly perplexed by his actions. Ji Ye felt an immense sense of frustration, realizing that this was indeed the second girl who met his gaze without fear; the first was undoubtedly Yu Ran. He then considered that this should be the third, as the second was that little tiger-like princess from the Li Kingdom, who, even when he could have killed her with a single shot, still fiercely locked eyes with him, seemingly intent on competing with him.