In the midwinter month, Chaoyan's war in the south was in full swing.

Emperor Yanhao personally sat in Weizhou, and the generalissimo of soldiers and horses, Mo Nan'anshan, coordinated the army, and sent a vanguard army to attack Zhong Qiguo and central and northern Yu with a sweeping momentum.

Mu Chen, the prince of Chaoyan, who was originally awarded an idle position, became the most important general in the battle. First, he was ordered by Emperor Hao to transfer to the forward camp, and then he was personally promoted to the forward coach by Mo Nan'an Mountain, in charge of all matters related to the deployment of forward military forces, and the military power and status in his hands were unmatched for a while.

Three hundred years ago, in the battle of Xianxia Pass, Danfeng Fire Lotus has become a legend. With Mu Chen's talent and strength, even if he replaced Mo Nan'an Mountain and became the commander of the entire Chaoyan army, it might not be criticized. However, his special status and all the ups and downs he had been deprived of made this seemingly insignificant change in military rank ripple after layer, affecting all aspects of the situation in the Eastern Continent.

Soon, Mu Chen's side gathered a force that should not be underestimated. There are not only "smart" people who smell the direction of the wind and seize the opportunity to surrender, but also "honest" people who are promoted by virtue of their strength and military merits.

Mu Chen grew up in the royal family since he was a child, and his ability to observe faces and colors and recognize people and talents is far better than ordinary people, although he is now more vigilant and cautious than before, it does not prevent him from continuing to promote talents and maximize the talents of the generals around him.

Within five months, Zhong Qi destroyed the country.

Zhong Qi was originally the capital of the ancient demon clan, and it was shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, and obstacles were everywhere. Mu Chen learned from Ling Huan Shangjun of Fuyu Mountain, and was proficient in the art of breaking the array, so he recruited the five spirit masters in the army, formed a large array on the periphery, and used the ancient artifact Demon Mirror, which burned the living beings in the array day and night.

Rao is Zhong begging took advantage of the location, and he couldn't resist Chaoyan's huge forces to attack in turn.

Under the strong attack, the consumption of Chaoyan's side is also huge.

However, from military funding to the deployment and cooperation of all parties, the connection has always been stable, and there has not been the slightest mistake.

For those who are well versed in the politics of the court, it is really a bit unexpected that Prince Mu Chen's return to the helm can go so smoothly. From this, it can be inferred that the reorganization of the core forces of the Chaoyan Empire is probably close at hand.

In the month of Mengxia, Mu Chen's life mirror, Fang Shanlei, and Mo Nanninghao each led their elites to besiege Liangxia City, the capital of Yu China, from the east, west and north.

In the same month, Emperor Ji Qingling, who had been cultivating in Fuyu Mountain, finally went south and returned to the army.

After recuperating in Fuyu Mountain for half a year, Qingling's figure was slender, his face was slightly pale, and his original dark and agile eyes added a touch of coldness.

However, her mood was scattered.

Gu Yuechang's assassination of her with flame spirit was not announced to the public in the end. Emperor Hao can't hide it, but now that the war between Chaoyan and Yuzhong is a foregone conclusion, there is no longer a need to use the assassination of Emperor Ji as an excuse to send troops, not to mention that the two armies are fighting for their own masters, and it is reasonable for Gu Yue to harm her.

Therefore, the reason why Qingling stayed in Fuyu Mountain was just to simply recuperate.

Although the flame spirit in her body was lifted early in the morning, a lot of divine power was devoured after all. Mu Chen asked Emperor Hao for a will, and let her stay in the rouge forest of Fuyu Mountain for a few months to repair her vitality.

Qing Ling couldn't calm down at all. Later, he simply asked people to move Chaoyan's tax case records to Fuyu Mountain, recuperating while continuing to run official business. Ming Zhanyuan, Qiu Xiangyi, Fang Shanji and others were dispatched by her to frequently go in and out of Fuyu, and even Shi Xiangjin was summoned from Lingxiao City several times to listen to the emperor inquire about the details of the accounts.

Mu Chen argued with Qing Ling a few times about this, asking her to concentrate on recuperation and not have to worry about government affairs, but Qing Ling just didn't listen. Mu Chen was busy with the war, and every time he took the time to visit Fuyu Mountain, he only hurriedly talked about it, and finally he could only break up unhappily.

Chun Yuyan came to see Qingling and persuaded her: "Your Royal Highness Emperor Ji, Mu Chen's side is already busy enough, don't you make any more temperament, can you do everything according to his wishes?" You are his own sister-in-law, and you can't get into any trouble. But I was in front of a cold face all day long, and I was so cold that I was scared on a hot day! ”

Qing Ling seemed to be smiling, "You don't have to talk to me." You're not in the army, so where can you see him all day? Besides, in the past, you didn't support these things the most? ”

Chun Yuyan held his chin with a fan, studying Qing Ling's expression for a long time, "What are you gambling on?" ”

Qing Ling lowered his head and flipped through the accounts, "What kind of anger?" Am I that stingy? ”

Chun Yuyan was silent for a while, "Has the prince of Daze ever come to see you?" ”

Qing Ling's heart tightened, but his face was faintly noncommittal.

As soon as Zhuo Yuan said goodbye, Luo Yao didn't know how to use it, and escaped from Zhong Qiguo safely without a mount, and soon found Fu Yushan and asked to see Qingling. But Qing Ling found a reason and said that he couldn't see it. Later, Luo Yao came a few more times, but she was also rejected on the grounds of recuperation.

Chun Yuyan also asked knowingly, waited for a while, and saw that Qingling refused to answer, and said slowly: "I have also seen the guard who escaped from the Luancheng Post House that day. According to him, Emperor Gu Yuechang was well prepared, and he just pinched the time when the prince was not there, and he was able to cover up all the clues afterwards, if it weren't for colluding with the people around you, he would definitely not be able to do it so neatly. ”

He raised his eyes to look at Qing Ling, and his voice was slightly softer, "You have a friendship with him after all." Being so calculated by him, presumably, it will be a little uncomfortable. ”

Qing Ling closed the account book, bit the corner of his lip, and was silent for a long time.

At the end, she sighed lightly, "In the game, who can not be calculated by anyone?" ”

The guard, she had also questioned herself. The whole thing, as Mu Chen and Chun Yuyan said, must have someone around him who betrayed his whereabouts and colluded with Emperor Gu Yuechang inside and outside to make it happen.

After that, Nianhong went to Fu Yu to ask for a meeting, and told Qingling that she had left Zhuoyuan that day and planned to go to Chongwu for help, but she was stopped by a group of unidentified people when she just left the border of Zhongqi, and she was imprisoned for more than ten days before escaping. And Nian Ying, who was sent to report the news to the leaves, also encountered the same thing.

Qing Ling laughed at Nian Hong's explanation.

If they really encountered the hands of the enemy, how could her brother and sister return alive?

It's just that Qing Ling can't figure it out, Luo Yao just calculates himself in order to prevent Chaoyan from attacking Jiuqiu, so why should he pretend to come to the rescue in the end? Since even monsters like Flame Spirit have been used, most of them have the idea of taking their own lives. If he died in Zhongqi Kingdom with the Qingyun Sword, the Lieyang Kingdom would definitely take the opportunity to send troops south, connect with Jiuqiu, destroy Chaoyan, and divide the Eastern Continent equally. As the prince of Jiuqiu Kingdom, the prince of Daze is naturally one of the biggest profiteers.

Recalling the bits and pieces of getting along with Luo Yao in the cave, recalling the moment when Zhuo Yuan was on the verge of despair, the moment when he suddenly appeared, the gratitude and surprise in her heart, her thoughts were even more confused.

When Qingling arrived at Yanye, he went straight to Weizhou, where the Chinese army was located, to meet Emperor Hao.

Emperor Hao inquired about Qing Ling's physical recovery, then turned her shoulders and carefully looked at her complexion, frowned, and said, "Let's go back to Lingxiao City to raise." ”

Where is Qingling willing to go back, "Right now, the military resources are tight, it's convenient for me to stay here to do things, besides, didn't my father want me to spy on the son of Daze?" ”

Emperor Hao had to admit that his daughter had done a very good job in raising and allocating finances and taxes, not only had a meticulous and serious side, but also knew how to show the royal family's decisive attitude when necessary, and in less than a year, she dug up many sources of treasury that had not been used well in the past. Before, she was worried that she would take the opportunity to enrich her own pockets and secretly raise private property for herself or Mu Chen to use for her side, but Fang Shan's clan released Fang Shanji to her side, and so far she has not found any tricks to hold.

Emperor Hao observed for a while, and gradually stopped hindering Qingling in government affairs.

He looked at Qing Ling's slightly pale face, and felt a little heartfelt pity, "You can also do things when you go back to Lingxiao City." On the side of Osawa Shizi, there are also other people watching. Didn't Mu Chen let your maid called ......" Fei Shen thought for a while, "What is the maid of the fog following him?" ”

Sunset fog?

Qing Ling didn't have time to think about it, so he only grabbed Emperor Hao's arm and said, "Anyway, I'm going to stay here!" Yuzhong first sent a killer to assassinate me, and then even my aunt assassinated me. I want to stay and witness the fall of Yu China! ”

When Emperor Hao heard her mention Emperor Gu Yuechang, his face turned gloomy, and he patted the back of his daughter's hand soothingly, "Don't worry, my father will seek justice for you." ”

Regarding the attack on Luancheng, Qing Ling did not tell Emperor Hao the whole truth. It was only said that Gu Yue attacked and restrained his divine power with his flame spirit, but fortunately, the guards around him were extraordinary, and they desperately rescued themselves.

She doesn't want to make things too complicated and involve too many people and relationships.

After all, the situation at hand is complicated enough......

Qing Ling asked people to set up a tent for themselves next to the tent of Emperor Hao and moved in.

Qiu Zhi and Xiwu, who had previously stayed in Yinzhou City, also moved to Weizhou with the army early in the morning, and stayed in front of Luo Yao to serve as the emperor's maids. Now that Qingling has returned to the army, the two of them naturally returned to her.

came with Qiu Zhi and Xiwu, as well as Osawa Shiko himself.

Qing Ling knew that he couldn't hide from meeting again, so he suppressed the thousands of emotions in his heart, straightened his expression, and raised his eyes to look at Luo Yao.

After months of not seeing him, he also cleared up, and his burning eyes seemed to contain a layer of tiredness.

Qing Ling sat on the beauty couch, with some files and ledgers stacked messily around her. She tilted her head slightly, the coral inlaid golden lotus pendant in her hair brushed the corners of her forehead, and her eyes were coldly fixed on Luo Yao's face.

Luo Yao stood still in front of Qing Ling.

"You ......"

He paused, "Has the flame spirit been solved?" ”

Qing Ling looked away and let out a low "um" sound.

Luo Yao hesitated for a moment, sat down beside Qing Ling, and asked, "Senior sister...... Is there a misunderstanding about me? ”

Zhuo Yuan said goodbye, and avoided it for nearly half a year, with Luo Yao's clear mind, how could he not guess the reason behind this change?

Qing Ling got up suddenly, distanced himself from Luo Yao, and was silent for a moment with his back to him.

Eventually, she turned around.

The smile on the corner of his lips was impeccable, and he said indifferently: "How come? I just, sick. ”