As Gongyang Jiezhen finished speaking, Gongyang Yuheng's heart trembled violently, and he murmured softly, "It's so fast?"

Gongyang Jiezhen, who was sitting across from him, cast her gaze towards the Laifeng Kingdom's palace and said in a long voice, "Is it fast? There's still half a month left until the end of the month, but for Jiezhen, it feels like time is passing too slowly..."

Gongyang Jiezhen believed that although this operation was risky, if it could be successfully completed, her brother Gongyang Yuheng would no longer need to remain in Laifeng Kingdom as a spy and could then return to Lengyue Kingdom early to reunite with his father...

"Jiezhen, is it really so important to unify the world?" Gongyang Yuheng stared at his imperial sister, not concealing the sadness in the depths of his eyes at all.

When a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people suffer.

Gongyang Yuheng, who had been teaching at the Imperial Academy of Laifeng for five years, sometimes couldn't help but put himself in the role of a teacher. In his view, those like Gongyang Yingyi who waged war to satisfy their own selfish desires ultimately suffered only the common people.

"Royal brother!" Gongyang Jiezhen stood up again and sat down opposite Gongyang Yuheng. She poured herself a full glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

Then she opened her red lips and said solemnly, "The law of the jungle is an eternal truth. Even the seemingly prosperous Laifeng Kingdom, the vast land you stand on... is made of countless bones. Since you and I were born into an imperial family, we should not hold the ignorant and compassionate hearts of the little men in the harem..."

It's not that Gongyang Jiezhen is violent, cruel and warlike, but it's because her position is extremely awkward - she has passion and ability, but she is neither the crown princess nor a useless prince; she is neither good nor bad, and only by fighting hard can she compete with Gongyang Jiezhen.

Cooperating with the King of Pingxi of Laifeng State was a decree from their almighty mother, the Queen Mother. So no matter what, even if the road ahead was filled with thorns and difficulties, she had to go all out to complete this mission.

Only when one day, Gongyang Jiezhen truly ascends to the supreme position, will she be qualified to overlook the mountains and rivers and look down on the world; only then will she be able to have compassion for all things in the world and save all living beings from danger.

However, at this moment, she was struggling to protect herself, let alone those who meant the most to her. If she were strong enough, her brother wouldn't have to endure the humiliation and serve as a spy in another country. With this situation, how could she have the dignity and capital to sympathize with others?

Gongyang Yuheng gave a helpless, wry smile. Deep down, he knew full well that, from the perspective of a royal ruler, his sister's words were indeed quite reasonable. Unfortunately, perhaps due to his extended time among the common people, he had already subtly come to view himself as one of the common people and was accustomed to thinking from their perspective.

Seeing Gongyang Yuheng's frown and dilemma, Gongyang Jiezhen couldn't help but feel pity. She gently patted his shoulder and said in a soft and soothing voice, "How can one live a life as one wishes? How many things can one do as one pleases?"

"So, my royal brother, you don't have to worry too much. After we successfully complete this mission, we will return to Lengyue Kingdom together. At that time, I, your royal sister, will personally go out and find a suitable partner for you. In this way, you can enjoy a leisurely and comfortable life from now on, just like other noble men, with no worries about food and clothing, and a happy life..."

Speaking of this, Gongyang Jiezhen's heart suddenly surged with bitterness and pain. You know, this handsome and elegant emperor brother in front of her should have had a happy marriage.

However, to fulfill his mission, he was forced to ruthlessly reject the women who showed him affection. As a result, the years passed quickly, and Gongyang Yuheng, now in his twenties, remained alone and helpless. Thinking of this, Gongyang Jiezhen felt an increasing pity and guilt for her imperial brother.

The brother and sister chatted for a long time. When Gongyang Yuheng stepped out of Liangchen Pavilion, it was already late at night and it was already the hour of Hai.

After returning to the Anxiang Pavilion of the Imperial College, Gongyang Yuheng, lying on his bed, felt upset and unable to fall asleep.

Hua Qingcheng's stunningly beautiful face appeared in his mind involuntarily, and the scene of Hua Qingcheng talking excitedly about her ideal life in front of her paintings was also vivid in his mind.

The princess of Laifeng Kingdom actually only wants to live a carefree and happy life in the countryside with her husbands.

However, this seemingly insignificant and laughable wish actually requires the backing of a strong, prosperous, stable and secure country to be realized.

Isn’t this... Gongyang Yuheng’s long-cherished wish?

At the same time, Gongyang Jiezhen, who had returned to the inn in the city, was also tossing and turning and unable to sleep.

On the one hand, it was for Gongyang Yuheng. Reunited with her imperial brother after a long absence, Gongyang Jiezhen felt as though they had grown distant, their thoughts no longer as aligned as they once were. Although she knew that ten years had long since faded the inevitable estrangement between them, Gongyang Jiezhen still felt an inexplicable sense of emptiness within.

On the other hand, it was naturally because he had not completed the task assigned by his mother at the palace banquet today to ask for the second young master Feng to marry him.

Although Feng Qiyan, the daughter of the general's mansion, was not very old, she left a deep impression on Gongyang Jiezhen, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of crisis.

Although Gongyang Jiezhen did not communicate much with Nalan Qingcheng, the princess of Laifeng Kingdom, the confidence and calmness that came from a strong person showed from her made her realize that this was by no means a simple character who could be manipulated by others.

In addition, Gongyang Jiezhen's thoughts were wandering, recalling the handsome man in white who she met on the street in the city yesterday afternoon. She couldn't help but cover her chest, feeling as if it was throbbing.

Furthermore, why did the princess of Laifeng Kingdom and the man in white have such a similar appearance? All of this puzzled Gongyang Jiezhen, the third princess from Lengyue Kingdom.

Gongyang Jiezhen closed her eyes to rest, but her mind did not stop to sort out her chaotic thoughts. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, Gongyang Jiezhen suddenly opened her eyes, and a hint of shock flashed across her bright eyes.

Could it be that the handsome man in white is the second son of the Feng family - Feng Lingqian?

When she thought of this possibility, Gongyang Jiezhen jumped up from the bed, and an indescribable feeling of sadness surged in her heart.

She, Gongyang Jiezhen, fell in love with a man for the first time in her life, and that man was the one her mother, the queen, designated to marry?