The instant connection between people is perhaps the most magical thing about human relationships.

Despite having only met twice and having completely opposite backgrounds, they were able to relax and get along like old friends.

That night, Mu Shisan finally got to know this fifteen-year-old girl.

His assessment was: "They are as cunning as the stars in the sky, too numerous to count, and they can even deceive people! After being tricked, they will still say 'How beautiful!'"

Almost an hour later, the imperial carriage finally arrived.

Mu Shisan bowed respectfully, but before he could speak, he saw the little girl who had been fine just moments before now crying her heart out, her face streaked with tears, making him feel incredibly sorry for her.

Bai Yunshu is extremely skilled; she knows exactly how to manipulate an emperor's heart and knows the right degree to do so.

Although she couldn't bring down the person who harmed her, she could use this incident to further solidify her favor with him.

Even though she's a pet now, she wants to be the most special one.

This is her means of survival.

Mu Shisan actually looked down on her, but it didn't matter, Bai Yunshu also looked down on Mu Shisan.

The next three years...

One of them went to the battlefield, and the other was trapped in the harem; they had never actually met.

However, they kept in touch with each other.

Bai Yunshu knew that the thirteenth son of the Mu family was braver than his father and brothers. He led the iron cavalry of Dayu and defeated the Di Kingdom, making it impossible for them to cause any trouble.

Mu Shisan knew that Consort Shu in the emperor's harem, though young and seemingly helpless, was untouchable because she was backed by the supreme ruler of the world, who had even spoken up for the Mu family army several times.

It is the flower that understands the emperor's heart.

However, Mu Shisan knew that this flower was black-hearted.

The third time they met was when Mu Shisan returned in triumph.

He was covered in armor, looking travel-worn, his weariness and grimness barely concealed.

Dressed in luxurious attire, she exuded a refined and understated elegance as she stood beside the emperor.

During the banquet, the two exchanged only three sentences, all of which were polite formalities.

But Mu Shisan did not expect this.

When he returned to the general's mansion, there was someone waiting for him who would surprise him.

What are you doing here?!

At twenty-six years old, with a wealth of experience and a well-honed mental fortitude, Mu Shisan could no longer hold on.

At the table, a young woman, now standing tall and graceful, with her dark hair tied up and dressed in a smart night outfit, looked at him with a smile.

How could anyone not be surprised that the emperor's favorite concubine appeared at his residence in the middle of the night?

"Come out and see you, congratulations on General Mu's triumphant return."

Mu Shisan: "Don't trick me, go back now, I don't know you."

Who would want to get involved with this thing!

He is now in an awkward position and is in a bad situation. The emperor's most favored concubine even sneaks into his residence at night. If even one person finds out, it would be too unjust for him to die.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine. If I dare to come out, I wouldn't betray you. Besides..."

The girl's eyes sparkled brighter than the stars in the sky: "If I wanted to trick you, I wouldn't do it this way, by throwing myself into it."

Mu Shisan: ...

That's absolutely true.

"I've helped you a lot. I was involved in the supply of military rations at Shichangshan."

"The horse handler in your army was actually recommended by me."

"And that miracle doctor from last time, he only got away with it because of me."

Bai Yunshu is very clever. For someone like Mu Shisan, silently contributing is far better than directly seeking credit.

The young woman rested her chin on her hand, her eyes curving like crescent moons: "Look, I'm quite capable, shouldn't you thank me?"

Mu Shisan knew that she was just teasing him on purpose.

But a thank you is still due.

Seeing the man in front of her sincerely thank her, Bai Yunshu's smile faded.

Her fair, delicate hands tapped lightly on the dark wooden table, and her red lips parted slightly: "Boring."

Mu Shisan chuckled, his voice cheerful: "What? Want to have a fight with you?"

Bai Yunshu glanced at him: "You can't win an argument with me anyway."

Mu Shisan chuckled: "But I can beat him."

Bai Yunshu didn't respond and directly started a new topic.

"To be honest, I really admire the Mu family. Back then, one of the older sisters in the Mu family army helped me. Maybe she doesn't remember, so you don't need to feel guilty or think about how to repay my kindness."

"you……"

The girl frowned slightly, as if she thought he was a troublesome problem.

"Do you want to be a menace too?"

Mu Shisan: ?

I don't quite understand why you suddenly asked that, but I'll still answer truthfully.

"I hate troublemakers the most. I won't play with troublemakers, and I will never become a troublemaker."

Having said that, Mu Shisan looked at the girl and asked, "Are you going to be a menace?"

Bai Yunshu nodded, her eyebrows curving into a smile, her innocent face uttering the cruelest words.

"Yes, I have that idea. After all, troublemakers live longer than good people, but for now it's just an idea, so..."

"Live well, and you had better prove to me that good people can live to be a hundred."

Mu Shisan retorted, "Are you afraid I'll die?"

"Yes." She readily admitted, "I was afraid you'd die. Good people shouldn't die, right?"

"Alright, I should go back now, or something bad will happen."

After the little girl finished speaking, she got up and left.

Under the moonlight, they moved nimbly, their movements as they scaled the walls swiftly and skillfully.

Otherwise, how could she dare to leave the palace and come to see Mu Shisan?

even……

Her visit revealed even more.

Being physically skilled is actually the least noteworthy thing.

How could a concubine in the harem know about what was happening at the front lines, and how could she help the emperor without arousing his displeasure or suspicion?

How could she possibly allow those talented and extraordinary people to serve her and owe her favors?

And then there was that last question before I left.

If this little girl really wants to become a menace...

Mu Shisan narrowed his eyes slightly, feeling as if he were carrying a very heavy burden in his heart.

That is, he seems afraid to die easily.