He let go of Gu Lingze's lips, wiped the saliva on his chin with deep eyes, then lifted his chin and pecked him lightly.

Zhao Chengmo's eyes were deep, and he asked in a slightly hoarse and low voice, "Are you still talking about having children?"

Gu Lingze glared at him, then pushed forward and said provocatively: "I insist on saying that if you have the guts, eat me now."

Zhao Chengmo raised his hand and pinched his earlobe, rubbing it with his slightly rough fingertips, and teased, "I didn't expect you to be so eager, huh?"

Gu Lingze was about to speak, but suddenly pushed Zhao Chengmo away. After a while, Gu Feirui came over.

"Why don't you two go eat? What are you standing here for?"

Gu Lingze cleared his throat and said, "I've said something. Let's go eat now."

Gu Feirui nodded, "Let's go together."

The next day after the court session, Xie Xiru and others were summoned into the Taiji Hall by Emperor Jing.

"These are the letters sent by the four countries." Qi Yuanjing pointed at the table, "The other three countries are nothing but clichés, clearing themselves of all charges and putting all the blame on Qianhan Country."

Gu Tianhua and the others sneered in their hearts. Even Qian Hanguo

was the one who instigated the rebellion, but the other three countries were also accomplices.

Previously, the four countries submitted letters of surrender, wanting to return the captured princes and soldiers.

Gu Lingze came up with an idea. If the four countries wanted soldiers, they could just ask them to redeem them with money or something.

The prince and generals are still being escorted to the capital, and envoys from the four countries must be invited to negotiate.

The four countries had no choice but to swallow their anger and pay a large sum of silver and supplies to redeem the captured soldiers.

"Now all countries are trying to find out about the national teacher and the elixir of immortality in a roundabout way. They are very agitated."

Qi Yuanjing stood up and looked at them with burning eyes.

"I intend to hold another tribute ceremony, taking advantage of the situation to give them a warning and let them see the situation clearly!"

In the past, tribute was paid every three or five years, but this time things have changed, just like the current situation in various countries.

Xie Xiru and Gu Tianhua looked at each other, knelt down and said, "Your Majesty is wise."

After lunch, Gu Tianhua was just about to tell them about the tribute, when unexpectedly Qian Bo walked in.

"Minister Cao is here with the eldest son and the young mistress." After hearing this, Gu Tianhua and the others quickly stood up and went out of the study to greet the guests.

"Brother Cao, why did you come to my house today?"

Minister Cao smiled and bowed to Gu Tianhua, but when he saw Gu Lingze coming out, he hurriedly saluted.

Gu Lingze was immediately shocked and hurried over to stop the other party, "Uncle, you must not do this."

Unexpectedly, Minister Cao burst out laughing. Gu Lingze scratched his neck embarrassedly.

"Uncle~" Xiaobao came forward and called in a baby voice. Gu Lingze's heart melted instantly and he hugged him and gave him a kiss.

After everyone was seated, he asked the servant to go to the kitchen to bring some cream puffs for Xiaobao to eat. The little guy was so happy that his nose was full of snot bubbles.

Cao Xianrui handed the gift in his hand to Gu Tianhua, "I heard that Xiuyi had a fat boy yesterday. Congratulations."

Gu Tianhua smiled and said, "Congratulations, everyone."

After a while of pleasantries, everyone finally got to the point.

Shi Lanqing said somewhat embarrassedly: "I shouldn't have bothered the Imperial Master with this matter..."

When Gu Lingze heard this, he stood up and bowed, saying with a smile: "Please don't call me like that, just call me like you used to."

Everyone laughed when they saw this, even Gu Lingze himself laughed.

Shi Lanqing smiled, cleared her throat, and then repeated the purpose of her visit today.

"My father is also afraid that if something happens, it will affect the people around him. Wouldn't that be innocent? That's why I came to trouble you today."

Gu Lingze thought about it thoughtfully, "How far is Jingyuan Mansion from here?"

Cao Xianrui replied: "If you ride a horse, it's only half a day's journey."

Gu Lingze nodded, then stood up and said, "Then I'll go take a look."

Zhao Chengmo also stood up and said, "I'll go too."

Gu Feirui also came to join in the fun, "Then I'll go too, second brother will protect you."

Gu Lingze smiled. It wouldn't be a problem since tomorrow was a day off anyway. "Then let's go together."

Cao Xianrui accompanied the three of them on their journey. After half a day's journey, it was already dark when they arrived at Jingyuan City.

"Let's go to the government office first." Cao Xianrui said.

Gu Lingze nodded, and the three of them followed each other to the mansion behind the Jingyuan government office.

Cao Xianrui walked up and knocked on the door, and after a while someone came to open the door.

"Uncle, you are here."

Cao Xianrui nodded and asked, "Where is my father-in-law now?"

"The master is waiting for you in the front hall."

The four of them walked in, and as soon as they reached the main hall, they saw a middle-aged man pacing with his hands behind his back.

"Father-in-law." Cao Xianrui bowed.

The middle-aged man turned around and hurriedly came out to greet them, "Xianrui, you are finally here." Then he looked at the three people behind him, "Who are these people...?"

Cao Xianrui immediately introduced them: "This is the General of the Cavalry, and this is the Marquis of Xuanyi."

After a pause when looking at Gu Lingze, Gu Lingze said directly: "I don't need to introduce myself."

Shi Yuanqing was shocked. He didn't expect that two big shots would come. "I am Shi Yuanqing, the prefect of Jingyuan Prefecture. I am here to see the two generals."

Before the other person's knees bent, Gu Feirui grabbed him and supported him.

"Master Shi, please don't be too polite. Our families are old friends with Minister Cao's. So if you count, you are also our elder."

Shi Yuanqing was about to refuse, but Cao Xianrui spoke first, "Father-in-law, why don't we go in first?"

"Okay, okay, please three of you."

After the five people sat down, the servant came in and brought five cups of hot tea. Before they started talking, it started snowing outside.

Gu Lingze put down the teacup, walked into the yard, frowned slightly and stretched out his hand.

It is spring now and the temperature is much warmer than in winter, but it has also snowed.

Gu Lingze looked at the snowflakes falling on his palm and raised his eyebrows.

"I didn't expect it to be really red." Gu Feirui and the others also came out at this time, all looking up at the sky.

Gu Lingze wiped the blood off his palm, turned to look at Shi Yuanqing and asked, "Sir, besides the red snow falling from the sky, are there any other strange phenomena in Jingyuan Prefecture?"

Shi Yuanqing nodded quickly. "The Baishui River in Dengde County has been surging since ten days ago. Each wave is higher than the last. It looks very scary."

"The waves are rolling?" Gu Lingze lowered his eyes and thought for a moment, "Are there any civilians suffering?"

Shi Yuanqing said worriedly: "It's strange, although the Baishui River looks very turbulent with huge waves, nothing has happened so far."

Gu Lingze looked up at the sky again. This red snow was nothing to be afraid of. It was just a trick.

However, the entire Jingyuan Prefecture was covered by this spell, and it seemed that the other party was of considerable power.