Chang Lili was certain that this person must have a lot of blood on his hands, and if she angered him, he might just kill her.

She couldn't help but take a few steps back, hearing Lu Ming urging from the carriage, "Sister Lili, hurry up! General Meng's injury can't be delayed!"

Although Chang Lili was afraid, Meng Yuxiu's wound was bleeding profusely, and she couldn't care less about what Chu Moyu was thinking.

She even felt that Chu Moyu was wasting time, so she made up her mind, frowned, pushed him away, and got into the carriage.

But even after she had ridden her horse quite a distance, she still felt a cold gaze following her closely, like a thorn in her back.

Seeing Meng Yuxiu today, she had the same feeling again; she always felt that this Chu Moyu was not simple.

"This must be Miss Chang," the Emperor said, not concerned about Meng Yuxiu's injuries, but looking at Chang Lili with fervent eyes. "I've heard that it was you who forged a peerless sword that could cut through iron like mud, saving Minister Meng and Xiao Chu."

Chang Lili was a little flattered. Not being very familiar with the rules of the palace, she subconsciously said, "Ah? It's...it's me."

Guangde Eunuch's roar suddenly rang out: "How dare you! You dare to refer to yourself as 'I' before the Emperor!"

Chang Lili felt a chill run down her spine and cried out anxiously, "It's me! It's me!"

As he bowed, he also raised the long sword he was holding in front of him.

The Emperor stared at the exquisitely crafted longsword in Chang Lili's hand and said expectantly, "Is that the peerless divine weapon? Quickly! Let me see it!"

Before Chang Lili could react, Guangde was already in front of her and took the longsword without saying a word.

Seeing the Emperor holding the long sword in his hand and examining it without restraint, she felt uneasy, but dared not speak out.

The sword blade had been in development for a long time, but the scabbard had been made long ago. Chang Lili had also put a lot of effort into making it much more exquisite than ordinary scabbards.

The emperor looked amazed and couldn't help but praise, "It is indeed a fine sword!"

He drew his longsword, and immediately felt that the already magnificent palace was filled with dazzling light. The intricate cloud patterns on the sword covered the blade, and the longsword, with its frost-like color, possessed a breathtaking beauty.

The Emperor handed the sword sheath to Guangde and took out a golden brocade handkerchief from his sleeve, which was obviously very expensive.

But he draped the handkerchief over the longsword, and the handkerchief, which was perfectly fine, silently split in two and fell to the ground.

I feel so sorry for Chang Lili.

A glint flashed in the Emperor's eyes, and he exclaimed, "What a fine sword! Just as Xiao Chu said, it is indeed a peerless divine weapon!"

Chang Lili felt a little flustered. Seeing how much the Emperor loved the sword, she was afraid she wouldn't be able to get it back.

She glanced at Chu Moyu with a mournful look, only to find him as obedient and docile as a lamb, bowing slightly with a faint smile on his face.

She immediately felt that this person was unfathomable; beneath his harmless and beautiful appearance lay a sinister nature.

Then he realized it wasn't surprising at all. If he wasn't ruthless enough, how could he have controlled that arrogant Xiao Shuer?

Amid Chang Lili's worries, the Emperor smiled kindly as he sheathed the longsword and handed it to Guangde, returning it to her. Chang Lili immediately felt relieved.

The Emperor then turned to Meng Yuxiu and asked with concern, "How are you feeling, Minister Meng? Is your recovery going well?"

"Your Majesty, I am fine now. It's just a superficial injury. I'm sorry to have troubled you," Meng Yuxiu said respectfully.

The Emperor sighed with remorse and said, "The assassins came too suddenly that day. None of the guards I sent survived. When I tried to send someone to rescue Minister Meng, I found that she was no longer in the hunting grounds. It was only after Xiao Chu told me that I learned you were all safe."

Meng Yuxiu smiled frankly and said, "It is thanks to Lili's weapon that I am fortunate enough to stand here today."

Chang Lili tightened her grip on the longsword. All she wanted now was to be quiet and not be watched by everyone. However, Meng Yuxiu drew everyone's attention to her, catching her off guard. She wondered what kind of scheme he was up to.

"It was me... I was just lucky." She thought for a moment and said, her face slightly flushed.

The Emperor laughed and said, "I never expected that Miss Chang would not only possess unparalleled sword-making skills, but also be so humble. She truly embodies noble character and is a woman who is just as capable as any man."

This blatant and unreserved praise made Chang Lili feel instantly lightheaded.

Come to think of it, no one has ever praised themselves so meticulously before.

"Your Majesty flatters me." She lowered her head and chuckled, her heart already bursting with joy.

Meng Yuxiu's gaze swept over her from the corner of his eye, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curled up.

"It seems I was wrong before. Men can forge weapons, and women can forge weapons too," the Emperor said with a smile. "Don't underestimate Miss Chang just because she is a woman and so young. She has such talent. It is a blessing for Yun Kingdom, a blessing for the people, and a blessing for General Meng to have such an extraordinary woman like you. It makes me very happy!"

But upon hearing "General Meng's blessing," Chang Lili still felt strange, and her face involuntarily turned red.

She quickly replied, "Your Majesty flatters me. As a citizen of Yun Kingdom, it is only right that I do my part for the peace and prosperity of the country. As the saying goes, every citizen has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation."

"Good, very good indeed, every citizen has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the nation," the Emperor said, his gaze towards Chang Lili growing even more appreciative. "Miss Chang must have suffered quite a bit of cold treatment at the military manufacturing bureau, right?"

Chang Lili was speechless for a moment, and turned her head slightly to look at Meng Yuxiu as if asking for help, only to see that the latter was unhurried and returned her a sly smile.

It was against the rules for a woman like her to enter the army and create a place of crime. Now that the Emperor knew, what would happen? But seeing that Meng Yuxiu, the mastermind, was not flustered at all, her heart calmed down.

She chuckled and said, "Your Majesty, no, this Military Workshop is truly a wonderful place. The forging masters are not only highly skilled, but they also tell me... no, I mean, many things that I don't understand."

The Emperor laughed and said, "Alright, I know the situation. Women serving in the army and women forging swords are not well-regarded in Yun Kingdom. Today, I will support you and appoint you as one of the top forgers in the Military Workshop. From now on, you will be rightfully in charge."

Chang Lili looked up at the Emperor in disbelief, then turned to Meng Yuxiu with delight. Meng Yuxiu smiled gently at her, and in a moment their eyes met, they understood each other's thoughts.

This was indeed a thousand times, a hundred times better than anything else, and Chang Lili was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

When she left the palace, she didn't feel that the journey was long. She couldn't hide her smile, and her steps became lighter.

"Do you think this is better than the yellow and white stuff?" Meng Yuxiu asked with a smile.

As the spring breeze caressed her face, Chang Lili held her long sword in her arms, feeling a sense of triumph, but nothing could be more smug than this.

"Of course, of course!" she said, beaming from ear to ear.

But he also felt something was strange, a feeling he had experienced before when they hurriedly left the hunting grounds, always feeling a cold gaze fixed on his spine.