After the filming was finished, Jing Zhe felt awkward and didn't speak immediately, wanting to see how Murong Xi would react.

As a young woman, Murong Xi was naturally embarrassed to speak up when someone patted her butt. Jing Zhe didn't react at all, acting like a dead person, which displeased her, so she pinched Jing Zhe's arm.

This matter is now closed.

Jing Zhe quickly changed the subject: "Actually, even if we were to talk, there's nothing to talk about with that Chamu. He doesn't represent Western Xinjiang."

After hearing this, Murong Xi was about to ask a question, but then frowned and pondered for a moment. As if she had figured something out, she suddenly became enlightened, moved her head off Jing Zhe's shoulder, looked at him, and said, "I know what you're thinking!"

He then analyzed the situation carefully, saying, "Although you just appointed Chamu as the new king of the Western Frontier, there are nine other commanders of the same rank in the heavy cavalry regiment. They all have the same number of heavy cavalrymen under their command, so they will definitely not be convinced. Therefore, it will be very difficult for Chamu to become king!"

Jing Zhe said with great satisfaction, "As expected, the Empress is indeed the Empress!"

As he spoke, he couldn't help but want to pat Murong Xi's back twice, but this time Murong Xi was experienced. Just as Jing Zhe raised his hand, she reached out and held Jing Zhe's forearm, guiding him to pat her back and waist.

Perhaps pleased that she was able to analyze Jing Zhe's thoughts and receive his praise, Murong Xi did not stop this slightly "intimate" action. After all, in her opinion, he had already hugged her, so what was wrong with patting her?

However, she has her bottom line: filming is fine, but don't film her buttocks.

After Jing Zhe finished filming, Murong Xi continued, "I was wondering before, after you killed the first half-general, the second half-general had obviously begged for mercy, but you still killed him—you did it on purpose, didn't you?"

"Because if we leave behind one and a half generals, his rank will be higher than the other thousand generals, and those thousand generals are used to obeying him. If he becomes the king, the remaining thousand generals won't have too much of a problem with him, am I right?"

Jing Zhe didn't say anything, but patted her lightly to show his approval.

Murong Xi, like a little girl who had been praised by her parents, said happily again, "Now it's all good. Although you have chosen Chamu as the king, once we leave, they will be in complete chaos, fighting for power among themselves. The infighting will be so severe that they won't have time to deal with other matters!"

"Yes, the Queen is truly intelligent."

Jing Zhe smiled and said, "However, their infighting will end sooner or later. By the time they re-elect their king, winter will probably be over, and they may very well make a comeback. So after the Empress returns to Liangzhou City, she should go to Jingzhou first! After all, you came out to resolve the issues with the Western Frontier. If you provoke a counterattack from the Western Frontier, you will find it even more difficult to move forward in the Yueyao Kingdom's court."

"..."

After listening to Jing Zhe's words, Murong Xi nodded repeatedly, but remained silent for a long time before whispering, "Do you particularly want me to go to Jingzhou to find a husband and marry him?"

"Look, we're almost at Liangzhou!"

Jing Zhe did not answer, but pointed to the Liangzhou city wall that came into view and said excitedly.

Murong Xi turned around and saw that the outline of Liangzhou's city wall was gradually becoming clear, and the dangerous situation of yesterday was now gone.

Moreover, she was certain that the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment would not pose a threat to Yueyao Kingdom for a long time. She should seize this opportunity to go to Jingzhou for a marriage alliance!

But for some reason, she wasn't in the mood she had imagined. It was as if something was pressing on her chest, making her feel sullen and unable to speak.

"Put me down."

Murong Xi's mood was somewhat low, and even her voice became a little lonely, which was very different from the way she had cheered like a little girl after being praised by Jing Zhe.

"It's very close, let's walk over."

Upon hearing this, Jing Zhe realized that whether it was last night or just now, their intimate contact had only occurred when they were alone. They were about to enter the city, so it was better to separate.

Jing Zhe understood and slowly landed.

So, some distance from the Liangzhou city wall, the two walked side by side.

"You said before... that you're now living in Jingzhou, right?"

Jing Zhe nodded: "Yes, my newspaper and my home are both in Jingzhou. I've been away from Jingzhou for quite some time now. After winning the title of Martial Arts Alliance Leader, I came to Liangzhou."

"So, are you going back to Jingzhou too?"

Murong Xi raised her head, her eyes regaining some light.

"yes."

"That…"

Murong Xi took a deep breath and resumed her previous aloof empress demeanor: "Then you shall follow my entourage back with me!"

"Your Majesty, that won't do."

"how?"

"I came to Liangzhou to see my fifth sister, but I was captured by the Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment on my very first day. I didn't even have a chance to say a few words to my fifth sister. So naturally I'll be staying in Liangzhou for a few more days."

"And after a few days?"

"After staying for a few days... I'll probably take my fifth sister back to Jingzhou for the New Year."

Jing Zhe said with some anticipation.

It's already December, and there's less than a month until the New Year. This is his first New Year since he transmigrated to this world, and to be honest, he's really looking forward to it.

After listening, Murong Xi pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Is that so? Anyway, I also plan to arrive in Jingzhou before the New Year. Since you and General Jinghong are going back, why don't we go together? I will stay in Liangzhou for a while longer, and then we can go together. My army will be with you so that we can look after each other."

Although Murong Xi's words sounded plausible, Jing Zhe looked suspicious and immediately refused, "No way."

"Why isn't it working again?"

"Your Majesty, this marriage alliance should be arranged sooner rather than later. Besides, news of your arrival in Liangzhou has surely reached Jingzhou. If you are delayed, what will His Majesty think? Even if His Majesty doesn't think much of it, there will inevitably be people in the court who will use this opportunity to speak ill of Your Majesty, saying that Your Majesty doesn't value our Anguo and isn't in a hurry to come to the palace to meet His Majesty. If that happens, they might obstruct Your Majesty's marriage alliance, which would be disastrous!"

To everyone's surprise, after Jing Zhe finished speaking, Murong Xi not only showed no concern, but instead raised his eyebrows, seemingly excited, and said, "Is this really true? If I had arrived later, this marriage alliance might have really fallen through?"

"..."

Jing Zhe was speechless. Judging from her appearance, she didn't seem to be in a hurry to arrange a marriage alliance. Instead, it seemed like she hoped for no marriage alliance at all.

After thinking for a while, Jing Zhe asked with a hint of fear, "Your Majesty, you wouldn't have taken a fancy to me, would you?"

"..."

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