After a long while, Ji Xingzhi opened the door of the study and found that Wu Fang had not left. Not only Wu Fang, but also Zhou Zheng, Xiaotong, Yuan Qin, Su Cheng and others were all there.

Ji Xingzhi was slightly stunned, a warm feeling rose in his heart, and then he suddenly smiled. That smile was like a melting iceberg, like a ray of light shining from the darkness.

Seeing this, Wu Fang, Zhou Zheng and others couldn't help but laugh.

After returning to the study, Ji Xingzhi pondered for a moment, then explained Wuyang's situation. Then, he said, "I need to go to Wuyang. I'll leave Lizhou City to you."

In this silent palace, Ji Xingzhi addressed herself to them for the first time.

Wu Fang and his men, as if facing a formidable enemy, knelt on one knee and said in unison, "We will definitely fulfill our mission!"

Ji Xingzhi nodded slightly and asked someone to call Ling Lan, who was patrolling the city gate.

Ji Xingzhi didn't know much about Ling Lan, she had only heard of him from Wu Fang and others. Later, she became friends with Ling Lan under the identity of Xue Zhao. After Ling Lan knew her true identity, although there was no change in their private meetings, Ji Xingzhi vaguely felt that Ling Lan was distancing himself from her.

Ji Xingzhi called Ling Lan this time for no other reason than that Ling Lan was the commander-in-chief, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the imperial city, and she had a few words to say.

"If Shuizhou is suddenly attacked and cannot be defended, retreat. Don't be stubborn." Ji Xingzhi said.

When Ling Lan heard this, he was slightly stunned. This emperor was a little different from the emperors written in history. Other emperors either ran away early with gold, silver and treasures, or had a group of loyal ministers and generals defend their positions together, and they would die heroically.

But the person in front of me only had one thing to say, which can be put simply: If you can't win, run away, don't fight it out!

For the first time, Ling Lan didn't bow respectfully and say "Yes, sir." Instead, he looked at Ji Xingzhi, smiling, and said, "Okay."

Ji Xingzhi saw the fleeting smile on Ling Lan's face and raised an eyebrow, "You can still laugh?"

Ling Lan paused slightly: "Why can't I laugh?"

Ji Xingzhi shrugged and said, "I've known you for so long, but I've never seen you smile. I thought you were traumatized during the battle and your face was paralyzed."

The corners of Ling Lan's mouth twitched slightly: "Your Majesty is worrying too much..."

The atmosphere became less tense because of Ling Lan's smile and Ji Xingzhi's words. Finally, Ji Xingzhi said solemnly, "Do remember what I said."

"Okay, if you can't win, just run away." Ling Lan said seriously.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xingzhi paused slightly and gave Ling Lan a displeased look.

After Ling Lan left, Ji Xingzhi went to Longxiang Palace and told Ji Jiangshen and Xiao Qingyan about his decision.

Ji Jiangshen was silent for a long time and didn't say much.

Xiao Qingyan hugged Ji Xingzhi and said, "Azhi, do whatever you want to do. Your mother supports you."

For the first time, Ji Xingzhi closed her eyes and felt Xiao Qingyan's embrace. A feeling of love enveloped her. She couldn't help but feel a little bitter in her heart. She replied sullenly, "Thank you, mother."

At this moment, an impatient voice suddenly sounded: "How long are you going to hold me?"

Then, a pair of hands forcibly separated Ji Xingzhi and Xiao Qingyan.

Ji Xingzhi knew who the hands belonged to without even thinking: "Scamming dad, it's already this late and you're still jealous?"

Ji Jiangshen put his arm around Xiao Qingyan's waist and said nonchalantly, "Oh? I thought you were used to it."

After all, everyone in the world knows that he is jealous, and he never hides his jealousy.

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