"Stay away from Zhang Yi? Cousin, what makes you say that?" Yun Qing was truly baffled.

She originally intended to send Zhang Yi directly to meet her ancestors, but after investigating some things, she gave up the idea.

However, if Zhang Yi really wins Li Huaiyin's heart, then that's a different story, and she absolutely cannot let her live.

"You don't need to know the reason. Just remember not to have anything to do with her again."

“If my cousin doesn’t explain this clearly, I’m afraid I can’t comply.”

"You!" Li Huaiyin pointed at Yun Qing: "Let me tell you, Zhang Yi is now my wife, which means she is my property. I don't want her to have anything to do with you, so you'd better not drag her down with you."

"Your wife was dragged down by me?" Yun Qing couldn't help but laugh, as if she had heard a funny joke.

"What's so funny?" Li Huaiyin was furious at her nonchalant attitude, as if he were being unreasonable.

But clearly, she hadn't done anything wrong. Given their current relationship, Yun Qing shouldn't have had too much involvement with Zhang Yi.

Yun Qing laughed for a while, then stopped and looked at Li Huaiyin: "Cousin, you don't know this, do you? Zhang Yi actually doesn't like men."

Upon hearing this, Li Huaiyin's eyes widened. He wasn't shocked by the matter itself, but rather surprised that Yun Qing knew about it.

Did she know that Zhang Yi harbored impure feelings for her? Or had they already been secretly exchanging favors?

Yun Qing didn't miss Li Huaiyin's surprised expression and continued, "I only found out about this by chance. You would never guess that Editor Zhang is like this. But, cousin, you must be very troubled to have such a wife. After all, it must be very unpleasant to be alone in an empty room every day."

"Ha! What's it to you?"

“How could it be none of my business? I’m good friends with Editor Zhang, so her business is my business.”

As she spoke, Yun Qing suddenly took a step closer.

Li Huaiyin was startled: "What, what are you doing?"

“Cousin, you’ve already guessed, haven’t you? Since you don’t like me associating with Zhang Yi, I will obey. But what do you plan to offer in exchange? I can’t let you order me around for nothing.”

"So what do you want?"

Yun Qing leaned over and whispered something in Li Huaiyin's ear.

"You, you shameless!" Li Huaiyin's ears instantly turned bright red.

"If my cousin is unwilling, then forget it. I can only continue to have fun with Editor Zhang."

“You…” Li Huaiyin pointed at Yun Qing, his body trembling.

He was clearly doing this for her own good, yet she was so ungrateful, using it to blackmail him and making such absurd demands.

Where did Yun Qing get the confidence to think he would agree?

Li Huaiyin paused abruptly at this point in his recollection, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes.

He did initially refuse her firmly, and even gave her a good scolding.

But who could blame her for being so shameless? Not only did she hang around the Zhang family every few days, but she also kept pestering him.

Fearing discovery by the Zhang family, Li Huaiyin lived in constant anxiety, and ultimately had no choice but to agree.

"Just this once. After this night, we'll go our separate ways."

Yun Qing paused in her movements, and couldn't help but find it amusing. Her cousin was truly foolish, but also undeniably beautiful.

Seeing his flushed face, she gave a noncommittal reply, and then completely immersed herself in the waves of desire...

After everything was over, Yun Qing yawned and quickly fell asleep on the couch.

Li Huaiyin lay on his side, his eyes lowered, refusing to look at her. The warm touch beside him reminded him of what had happened. Recalling the absurdity of what had just transpired, he didn't know how to face her.

At this moment, he desperately wanted to shake her awake and ask her why she wouldn't let him go, but he was also afraid that she would really leave, like before, and be gone for two years.

Recalling these past events, Li Huaiyin couldn't help but feel wronged. Even though she was always the one who provoked him first, he would say a few harsh words and she would immediately back down.

How could there be such a heartless woman in the world? Compared to her decisive actions, he was nothing but a paper tiger who only talked the talk.

Li Huaiyin felt a deep sense of resentment, but smelling the fragrance of the person beside him, he quickly drifted off to sleep. Although it was already the middle of the night, it was the most restful sleep he had had in nearly two years.

The next day, Li Huaiyin woke up to find no one beside him.

If it weren't for the scattered clothes on the floor reminding him, he would almost have thought that everything last night was a dream.

Thinking of something, he quickly got up, put on his clothes, and went to his desk. Fortunately, the evidence had not been taken away.

As he breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly noticed a small note next to him that read: If my cousin really hates me, then go and tell my aunt on me. I will have no complaints.

Upon seeing these words, Li Huaiyin's face was as complex as if a bucket of paint had been spilled.

Did she think he wouldn't dare? It's just not necessary for now. Let her be arrogant for a few more days, until he's fully prepared. Then, then definitely, hmph!

However, to Li Huaiyin's surprise, before he could figure out how to handle his relationship with Yun Qing, she was about to leave again.

Morning.

The Minister of War hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty, we received an urgent message this morning that the Qi Kingdom has launched a war on the border of Luoyue City, officially declaring war on us."

"What? This is outrageous!" Li Weiyi took the urgent report, his face as black as ink.

"For the past two years, they have been creating disturbances along the border. I have not taken the initiative to cause them trouble. It seems that I have regarded Sheng Kingdom as an easy target."

"Qi Kingdom has gone too far. Your Majesty, I implore you to send men to the border to quell the rebellion."

"That's natural. However, in the opinion of you all, who should be appointed as commander-in-chief?"

"This..." The civil and military officials below fell into deep thought. If we were to choose someone, General Zhao would definitely be the most suitable. However, she is now well past forty and her health is not as good as before. Otherwise, she would not have let Zhao Shu and her son lead the troops to fight the enemy.

Li Weiyi had naturally thought of this as well. Years ago, fearing that the Zhao family might develop ulterior motives after holding military power for too long, she left General Zhao's only daughter in Shengjing.

Zhao Shuyao happened to be uninterested in military campaigns, so she abandoned her military career and pursued a literary career. Five years ago, she passed the imperial examination and is now working in the Ministry of Revenue.

For the time being, it was indeed difficult to find a suitable candidate.

The hall remained silent for a long time. Finally, General Zhao stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead troops to quell the rebellion."