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The twenty-eighth day of the Akatsuki Army's war against the New Empire.

It coincides with the annual 'Fire Festival' on the mainland.

At this time of the year, people from all over the continent would light a roaring bonfire in groups at night to bid farewell to the 'autumn gods' who brought them a good harvest during the year.

At the same time, every family will also spontaneously take out wine and food, kill pigs and sheep, and sing and dance around the bonfire lit on the last autumn night.

The pomp and circumstance of the festival is almost comparable to that of the New Year.

However......

This year, everything is different.

The brutal war swept the entire continent in a flood, involving all three empires without exception, directly or indirectly causing hundreds of millions of civilians to be homeless and displaced, and cruelly depriving people of the right to enjoy this joy and happiness after a year of hard work.

This year's 'Fire Festival'......

There are only a handful of fires rising across the continent.

Among them, there is also a part of the fire that is causing a 'count'.

Meanwhile......

It is also the 'Fire Festival' of this year......

The new Caesar Empire, which was founded on the mainland less than two years ago, was breached through the gates of the capital and became history.

And it is in such a situation......

As the head of the victor, Ye Chun, met the person he didn't want to see the most, and he didn't want to see the most......

From the moment he knew him, he never stopped throwing dirty water on him, and he also splashed more and more dirty all the way. Her Majesty the Empress of Liqing, a former 'ally' who is still persevering to this day!

Her Majesty the Empress was escorted by two teams of soldiers, one on the left and one on the right, and appeared in the main hall of the palace where Commander Ye Chun was at the moment, looking a little haggard and in good spirits.

The face is pale except for paleness. There's also a hint of complexity that I can't put into words.

I don't know if it's because the empire that I worked so hard to build was shattered overnight, and I became a prisoner of the ranks.

But......

In general, Liqing's state is better than what Captain Ye Chun imagined.

In the imagination of Captain Ye Chun......

The empire that had been built with great effort was shattered, and the power of the empress was lost. And the fact that he became a prisoner of the ranks......

It's enough to make Liqing collapse!

At that moment......

Tears will be her only companion!

Remorse will also be like a poisonous snake that eats her heart, bringing her endless pain and fear!

She should be in pain, she should cry, she should regret, she should be afraid......

In a word......

It just shouldn't be as calm as it is now!

And this kind of calmness that shouldn't have appeared on her did make Head Ye Chun a little shocked......

Seemingly......

Such an 'atmospheric' Liqing, he Ye Chun has never seen it.

"Is she going to be Liu Hulan?"

Time. Captain Ye Chun even had such a funny thought in his head.

However, even Head Ye Chun had to admit it......

Liqing's calm demeanor does have a beauty and charm beyond his imagination, which is very attractive.

This is something that Captain Ye Chun has never seen in Liqing before.

“......”

“......”

In the moment of eye contact. Both Head Ye Chun and Liqing fell silent.

For a while, neither side knew what to say in the first sentence after this meeting.

It seems that this eye contact evokes a lot of memories of each other.

And the head of Ye Chun didn't speak, and the other people next to him naturally didn't dare to say anything.

Thereupon......

The entire main hall of the palace suddenly became silent and silent.

Until a long time has passed, .........,

The Duke of Minas, who was standing behind Commander Ye Chun, really couldn't stand it. Courage to break this deadlock.

"Liqing...... County Lord, long time no see!"

I really don't know what to say in this situation!

The Duke of Minas could only have a thick old face of 'uncle' and took the initiative to greet Liqing, who was a loser.

Otherwise. I don't know how long the male and female in front of me will look at each other.

Anyway, it's all a 'family of two', and if you have a grudge, you can go home at night and close the door to study and solve it!

When the time comes, even if you fall lip-to-mouth in bed, you are guaranteed that no one will jump out to stop you.

This makes everyone follow the wide-eyed pestle here, and it is too embarrassing and uncomfortable.

And......

The Duke of Minas also felt at this time. It is necessary to remind Captain Ye Chun.

Otherwise, if Commander Ye Chun forgets what he promised himself because of Liqing in front of him, then he Duke Minas will want to cry without tears.

As for the title of Liqing. The Duke of Minas hesitated slightly.

Obviously, Liqing, as the enemy and loser of this battle, is not suitable to be called Her Majesty.

But she is the head of Ye Chun's identity as a 'former woman', and it is difficult to call her by her name.

Therefore, the Duke of Minas simply turned out the 'title' from a long time ago, and still called Liqing the county lord.

In this way, all problems are solved.

"Duke Minas, long time no see!"

In response to the greeting of the Duke of Minas, Liqing behaved coldly.

Originally, there was no friendship between the two of them, and now as enemies, there is nothing to say.

But for the kindness shown by the Duke of Minas, Liqing still responded.

It's just that this response was so simple that the Duke of Minas felt a little slapped in the face.

However, this face blow was also hit, and he, Duke Minas, could only grit his teeth and endure it.

Who made the family a 'woman' of a 'virtuous nephew'!

Though......

It's 'ever'!

“......”

Duke Minas's attitude towards Liqing made Head Ye Chun feel very painful, and he clearly knew what the reason was.

But head Ye Chun couldn't say anything about his suffering, so he could only suppress the depression in his heart.

Tell the truth and tell the Duke of Minas that there is nothing between him and Liqing?

Are you kidding!

Who would believe that!

I'm afraid it will only get darker and darker, and increase the 'glorious' image of a man who is unrighteous and unjust!

And......

Sideways glance at Duke Minas's face that seemed to be full of 'sincerity'. A sneer flashed in Captain Ye Chun's heart.

"Is it a reminder to keep your promises?

What Duke Minas was thinking at the moment, Captain Ye Chun knew clearly.

"Since he is in such a hurry, it is better to fulfill him sooner! The moment this imperial crown is placed on his head, this debt will be paid one day sooner! It is no worse to pay a life with an empire than to buy and sell the Duke of Minas. ”

"As for whether he can put down the throne and follow me after a year......

Captain Ye Chun glanced deeply at Duke Minas.

"Then it's up to him! I'll add some interest if I can let it go. Save his life. If I can't put it down, then I can't help it!"

"Uncle Minas ......"

Under the expectant eyes of the Duke of Minas, Head Ye Chun sighed secretly, making the Duke of Minas call his name excitedly.

At that moment, Duke Minas's whole body trembled with excitement.

And Liqing. He was surprised by Commander Ye Chun's title of 'uncle' of the Duke of Minas.

In the information that Liqing had obtained before, it seemed that the Duke of Minas in front of him had been with the princess all along.

But now that Captain Ye Chun has returned, not only did he not get rid of him, but he also called him 'uncle', which was really a bit unexpected by Liqing. ...,

In fact, when she first met Duke Minas, Liqing was already surprised.

However......

What Liqing didn't expect was ......

And that's just the beginning. What really shocked her was still to come......

"As I promised, now, the empire is yours!"

"Buzz !!"

Head Ye Chun's flat words were in Liqing's heart. It was like the end of the world in 2012.

Liqing couldn't believe her ears.

I couldn't believe what Captain Ye Chun had just said.

When he returned, he helped destroy the empire he had worked so hard to build.

In the end, it was not given to his woman, Nia, but to the Duke of Minas as if it were garbage.

This......

Is this an international joke?

Or is there something wrong with my ears!

But when Liqing's face was full of shock and she turned her gaze to the Duke of Minas, her heart sank.

Because. She saw the excitement and surprise on the face of the Duke of Minas.

Obviously, he had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

And from the words of Head Ye Chun just now. Liqing also heard that it should be a 'promise'.

"Promise to give away an empire! Or to such a person who can't beat with eight strokes! Ye Chun, Ye Chun, you are really generous! Are you taking revenge on me? If so...... Well, I'll admit you succeeded!"

His eyes instantly fixed on Captain Ye Chun's face, Liqing's eyes were as cold as ice when she looked at Captain Ye Chun, and she couldn't hear a word of what Duke Minas said excitedly later!

At this moment, there was only one thought in Liqing's heart. One word.

"Ye Chun, you are so ruthless!"

Liqing gritted her teeth. In the surprise and excitement of the Duke of Minas, who seemed to be about to ascend to heaven, he screamed like crazy.

And as soon as her scream came out, the Duke of Minas, who was in extreme excitement, was stunned on the spot.

From Liqing's eyes, the Duke of Minas clearly saw the anger and words of 'why are you'!

This kind of look made the Duke of Minas instantly feel a sense of weakness, and he took two steps back completely subconsciously.

But as soon as these two steps were withdrawn, the Duke of Minas reacted quickly.

The feeling of weakness in his heart was immediately thrown by him into the Mariana trench, the deepest part of the Endless Sea.

"Why should I?"

The Duke of Minas sneered secretly.

"It's up to my son to exchange his own life for your man's current life!"

Thinking of this, the Duke of Minas immediately became confident.

In response to Liqing's eyes, he gradually began to become sharp.

The Duke of Minas had already made up his mind that if Li Qingzhen dared to burn the fire on him, then he would not be polite to her.

It is true that she Liqing is the 'woman' of the head of Ye Chun, but the Duke of Minas is also the 'uncle' of the head of Ye Chun.

Head Ye Chun owes his son a life. This kindness alone is not something that Liqing, a 'woman', can shake.

Not to mention......

The identity of the head of Liqing Ye Chun's 'woman' must also be hung with the word 'once'!

Therefore, after the Duke of Minas figured this out, he immediately felt that there was no need to be afraid of her.

At this very moment......

The voice of head Ye Chun came, blocking the two of them from looking at each other at the right time. drew the gaze and attention of both of them back to himself.

"Uncle Minas, you can go and take care of other affairs first! I will not participate in the establishment of a new empire. However, there is one thing to remember, uncle, that I have ordered the regiment to collect the entire treasury. And all the official resources in the empire, these resources are of great use to me, I hope that Uncle Jieshi's subordinates will not have a misunderstanding with them!"...,

"What...... What? the official resources of the entire empire?"

Captain Ye Chun said that he would not participate in the establishment of a new empire, but Duke Minas was very happy.

Because if Commander Ye Chun announced that he would not participate, it would mean that the empire would really be handed over to him, Duke Minas.

Otherwise, even if he, Duke Minas, was sitting on the throne of the emperor, he would still be a puppet of sorrow.

And such a situation. Also the Duke of Minas obviously did not want to see.

Now that Captain Ye Chun took the initiative to bring it up, it undoubtedly made the Duke of Minas completely put his heart down.

It's just that......

Before the excitement caused by this front had passed, the Duke of Minas was made like a heavenly thunder by the 'reminder' behind Commander Ye Chun, and he was instantly scorched on the outside and tender on the inside.

With this opening of the head of Ye Chun, he was going to take away the official resources of the entire empire.

This......

Isn't this a clear plan to leave only an empty shell for him, the future emperor?

But Ye Chun's words were spoken. And there is no room for any return after listening to the tone, and it is obvious that this determination has already been made.

The Duke of Minas is so depressed now!

I felt like the flesh and skin of my whole body were going to be stripped clean.

My heart was even more stabbed by Captain Ye Chun's words, 'dripping with blood'.

He was tempted to ask 'why'!

But he didn't dare to ask.

Commander Ye Chun's sentence just now, 'I have a lot of use for these resources', has already blocked all the way.

The Duke of Minas clearly knew that this was what Captain Ye Chun didn't want to tell him!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have said such vague things.

"Since those resources are useful, then you can rest assured. I'm not going to let my nephew misunderstand!"

Gritting his teeth fiercely, the Duke of Minas was also decisive, and he responded without saying a word.

There is no room for manoeuvre. The Duke of Minas is reluctant to give up, and he has to give up.

Could it be that he still dares to grab food with Head Ye Chun?

The Duke of Minas wasn't that stupid!

The resources are gone, the empire is still there, and sooner or later it will be 'born' again.

But if the 'kindness' between him and Head Ye Chun is lost because of this resource, it will be worth the loss.

It is even possible that the 'dream of restoring the country', which was originally realized, may be shattered.

So......

The Duke of Minas, who figured this out, agreed without hesitation. and beckoned all the soldiers to retreat quickly.

Looking at the back of Duke Minas leaving, Head Ye Chun's eyes couldn't help but show a little appreciation. I think this person is also interesting.

Being able to resist such a huge temptation and knowing the trade-offs, Head Ye Chun felt that the Duke of Minas was also a character.

I just don't know what he will do when the end comes.

You must know that the foundation that you have worked hard to build up bit by bit is different from the gift at this time.

When faced with this choice, many people often choose to die together in the end!

No way!

Reluctantly!

Commander Ye Chun is still not sure how the Duke of Minas will choose at that time!

"What the hell are you doing?"

Seeing the Duke of Minas away, Liqing's face still had the shock that Commander Ye Chun had just said that he wanted 'the official resources of the entire empire'.

In comparison, the previous matter of Commander Ye Chun giving the entire empire to the Duke of Minas was not so shocking.

After being an empress for two whole years, Liqing certainly knew what it meant to hollow out the entire empire.

Twenty years!

The Empire will pay a terrible price for setting back its national power by twenty years!

During this period, the empire could not afford to fight a single war or provide relief for a single disaster.

Even His Majesty the Emperor had to live a life of making a dress, three years of new, three years of old, and another three years of sewing and mending. ...,

And if it wants to restore its current national strength, the empire must tighten its belts and live this 'hungry' 'life' for twenty years.

Captain Ye Chun's approach is simply extremely vicious.

As for his purpose......

Liqing couldn't guess at all!

Because, everything that Captain Ye Chun has done so far is too crazy and chaotic, and it is impossible to judge it with normal thinking logic.

That's why Liqing asks 'why'!

However, Liqing obviously didn't think of it......

Regarding her question, Head Ye Chun completely ignored it with a cold expression.

After a long time, Head Ye Chun spit out a sentence from his mouth with a chill......

"You claim to the entire continent that I'm your 'man'?"

The word 'man' was added with a heavy sound, and the anger revealed in Captain Ye Chun's words made even the fire dragon have to retreat.

But for Liqing, it is obvious that the strength is still lacking......

"Yes, I lied to the whole continent, but so what, as long as they think it's true!"

Looking at Captain Ye Chun without flinching, Liqing's answer made Captain Ye Chun so depressed that he wanted to vomit blood.

This kind of little trick that Liqing played out had made Captain Ye Chun suffer this time before!

Unexpectedly, Captain Ye Chun, who is already 'very different' today, fell under this method again.

didn't really spit out a mouthful of old blood, he was already head Ye Chun's heart and lungs were strong.

"You think that if this is the case, I will not dare to kill you?"

Head Ye Chun sneered!

"Then you can kill me!"

In the face of Captain Ye Chun's murderous words, Liqing was not only not afraid, but also took a few steps forward with a charming face, and straightened her full and straight chest straight in front of Captain Ye Chun, and only touched Captain Ye Chun's body just a little bit.

"Smack!!

With a crisp sound, Captain Ye Chun couldn't bear it anymore and slapped Liqing's face, leaving a clearly visible five-finger palm print on the left half of her pretty face.

After the fight, even Captain Ye Chun himself was shocked.

's emotions were unconsciously moved by Liqing, and she took the initiative to slap her in a hurry.

This has been almost never done before.

"Enchantress!"

When Captain Ye Chun spit out these two words, it was really a gritted tooth.

Because the pigs can see that he lost this wrestling!

"Thanks for the compliment!"

The beautiful voice that made Head Ye Chun grit his silver teeth came, and after Qingli received a slap from Head Ye Chun, she actually smiled happily with the palm print on her face.

No doubt......

She once again had the upper hand in the 'struggle' with Captain Ye Chun!

But......

Why 'again'?

A thought flashed, and Liqing's smile became even sweeter!.