Lu Zhenzhi said, "Marquis Dingnan and my mother are old friends. For many years, they have monopolized the local salt in Pingxi Province, especially in Shangyang County. They have disrupted the salt administration, paid less taxes to the court, carved out territories, gathered their own troops, and declared themselves kings."

Fu Tong'er was surprised and asked after a moment: "Is it so serious?"

"Um."

"Your Majesty, don't you care?" Fu Tong'er asked, rubbing the man's chin, resting her head on his arm, and looking into Jiu Ye's eyes.

Even in the darkness, these eyes were as bright as a wolf's. Despite the deep eye sockets and wrinkles, they held an inexplicable iron-blooded strength.

"Brother Lu Jin~" Fu Tong'er looked at those eyes and couldn't help but call out.

"Um?"

"Are they all afraid of Brother Lu Jin's eyes?"

It was the first time that the Ninth Master had met Fu Tong'er's eyes so closely, right beside his pillow. The soldiers and the court were afraid of him; no one dared to gaze into his eyes. The enemies on the battlefield were even more afraid of those eyes that had seen countless deaths. Yet, only this little girl, Fu Tong'er, was not afraid.

"Yeah. Why aren't you afraid?"

"I," Fu Tong'er's eyes wandered away, "Brother Lu Jin's eyes, although they look fierce, but when they are gentle, they are also quite gentle~"

Lu Zhenzhi laughed: "Really?"

"Brother Lu Jin~" Fu Tong'er mustered up the courage to look into Jiu Ye's eyes again. This time, she saw tenderness.

"Um?"

"Brother Lu Jin wouldn't let someone like that go, would he? After all, Brother Lu Jin is the regent of the dynasty. Your Majesty, you won't let that marquis go, right?"

"Of course," Lu Zhenzhi said. "Salt administration is a big deal. It's not just about collecting less taxes. If he dares to declare himself king today, he could split up Great Yan tomorrow. He's enriching himself and leaving the people in dire straits. The consequences are endless."

Fu Tong'er pursed her lips and smiled: "Brother Lu Jin likes this, which makes Tong'er feel so bold and courageous. I like it so much~"

Jiu Ye smiled, looking at the little girl who adored him. The satisfaction in his heart made him love her even more. He then kissed her on the forehead, gently, very lightly and lingeringly...

In the darkness, Fu Tong'er felt her face flushed. "Brother Lu Jin, since that prince is an old friend of your mother, he shouldn't do anything to your mother."

"That old fox, his target is me!" Lu Zhenzhi said, "He wrote a letter saying my mother is with him, just to force me to go there. He has evil ambitions. If I die, he will definitely kill the emperor, change the dynasty, and ascend the throne!"

Fu Tong'er looked at the man who was fourteen years older than her and smiled. His charm was truly incomparable to King Hui's.

"What are you laughing at, girl?"

Fu Tong'er lowered her head, rubbed into the man's arms, and hugged him tightly: "Mine!"

Lu Zhenzhi: “…”

"If you die, I will commit suicide for love."

Lu Zhenzhi: “…”

The little girl's love is truly unwavering.

"Tong'er, aren't you annoyed by me talking about this?"

Fu Tong'er shook her head in the man's arms: "I like everything Brother Lu Jin says, as long as, don't, don't keep thinking about pushing me away. Although I am young, I will try to become more mature and let Brother Lu Jin..."

"Tong'er, that's good." Lu Zhenzhi kissed the top of Fu Tong'er's head.

"Brother Lu Jin~"

"Um?"

"How old is that so-and-so prince?"

"I'm past the age of 50."

"Well, if you two fight, how can that old guy beat you? Don't worry too much, brother Lu Jin, it will be resolved."

Lu Zhenzhi smiled slightly and patted Fu Tong'er's smooth body calmly: "Go to sleep, girl."