On the sofa, He Youyou nestled in Zhao Changqing's arms and showed him the letter.

"What did you do to offend him?"

After reading the letter, Zhao Changqing was both amused and exasperated: "I didn't."

He never expected that the biggest obstacle in his love life would be this brat.

However, He Youyou was very pleased with Zhao Changqing's idea.

With the addition of the Ordnance Department, the incubation work of the Ironworks' Ordnance Group gained a concrete direction.

"Youyou, during the court meeting, Ah Li proposed maintaining absolute military suppression against the Wuhuan Kingdom. Was this idea inspired by you?"

He Youyou admitted, "I did mention this to him. Although the Wuhuan Kingdom is currently on good terms with Daqian, we must be wary of their wolfish ambitions. Only by maintaining our own strength can we deter and suppress them."

Zhao Changqing stroked her hair: "You're absolutely right. This time, the Ordnance Department sent people over, and I had them specifically modify the existing weapons to target the Wuhuan Kingdom's combat methods."

He Youyou lay in his arms, looking languid.

"The Wuhuan people are skilled in horsemanship and archery, so long-range weapons are essential. In addition to weapons, engineering and military engineering should not be neglected either; we must do our best within our capabilities."

Zhao Changqing reached out and pinched her small nose: "You make money off others while targeting them at the same time. You are the most scheming woman I have ever met."

"What, scared?"

"I'm afraid, afraid you'll run away."

He Youyou suddenly fell silent.

After a moment, he spoke, "Hanzhang, what if I really run away?"

Zhao Changqing seemed startled by her words, his dark eyes fixed on her: "What...did you say?"

"If one day I find a way home and actually go back, what will you do?"

"He Youyou, go home or come with me, you can only choose one, what do you choose?" Zhao Changqing's voice trembled slightly.

He Youyou looked at him with a firm gaze, without flinching: "I choose to go home."

"you……"

"That's where I've lived and worked hard for over 20 years. I have family, friends, and a career there."

"Your family, friends, and career are all here."

"Of course I'm reluctant to part with either, but you said I can only choose one, so I'll choose to go home."

Zhao Changqing suddenly rolled over, pinned her down, and kissed her fiercely.

He held both of her hands, their fingers intertwined.

The intense biting made her lips ache a little.

She could have kicked him out, but she didn't.

He Youyou tilted her head slightly, closed her eyes, and met his lips and tongue.

Zhengguang four years.

With the year-end just past and the snow still lingering, new news arrived from the Wuhuan Kingdom.

The newly enthroned king of the Wuhuan Kingdom, formerly the second prince Chakeqin, presented his credentials to Daqian.

The letter stated that the King of Wuhuan intended to personally come to Daqian to meet with His Majesty the Emperor of Daqian.

The entire court was preparing for Chakchin's arrival.

On the day Chakchin arrived in Beijing, He Youyou and Cheng Tingrui went to watch the spectacle.

The two stood on a building facing the street on Zhuque Avenue, looking down at the Wuhuan army from the window.

Accompanying them were students from the Wuhuan Kingdom.

Recently, the people from Youruitang have been getting along very well with these international students, immersing them in Central Plains culture every day.

They were all dressed in long robes and wide sleeves, wearing silk shoes and Confucian headscarves, thoroughly influenced by the culture of the Central Plains.

On Zhuque Avenue, an honor guard arranged by officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Court of State Ceremonies led the way, with music playing to clear the way.

Chakchin, dressed in royal robes, rode a fine horse and followed behind the entourage, frequently glancing at the street scenes on both sides.

The streets were lined with onlookers.

As he approached, the international students beside He Youyou cheered loudly for their king.

They were speaking the language of the Wuhuan Kingdom, which He Youyou couldn't understand.

But you could feel their excitement and enthusiasm.

When Chakchin heard the familiar language, his attention was naturally drawn to it.

He slowly raised his head and looked this way.

Upon seeing the Wuhuan students dressed in Central Plains attire, he smiled slightly and waved to them.

He Youyou leaned against the window frame, gazing at the scene with a detached expression.

Suddenly, he realized that Chakchin's gaze seemed to be fixed on him.

His deep eyes stared at her without any restraint.

He Youyou returned his smile.

Chakchin only looked away after the group had passed the restaurant where they were.

"Was he looking at you just now?" Cheng Tingrui stared at Chakchin's back, his brows furrowed slightly.

He Youyou smiled faintly and said, "Your aunt is so beautiful and outstanding, it's only right that he takes a second look."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Tingrui felt a pang of pain in his heart, and his brows furrowed even deeper.

"Oh, right," He Youyou suddenly remembered something, "Didn't you tell me last time that he was coming to marry a foreign ruler? Did he bring any female relatives with him this time?"

Cheng Tingrui shook his head: "It doesn't seem so."

"No female relatives... Could it be that he himself is seeking marriage? Are there any unmarried princesses or noblewomen of marriageable age in the royal family?"

"As far as I know, there shouldn't be. The current emperor's sisters have all chosen their husbands, and the empress's newborn princess is not even two years old."

"oh."

As the two were talking, someone suddenly came upstairs.

The man, dressed in Wuhuan attire, walked up to the group of international students and spoke a few words in their language.

The international students were all extremely excited.

Cheng Tingrui whispered to He Youyou, "They were sent by Chakchin, saying they'll be hosting a banquet for them tonight."

He Youyou exclaimed in surprise, "Minzhi, you can even speak the Wuhuan language? That's amazing!"

"I've only learned the basics."

"You're too modest. I'm so proud to have a genius like you among my nephews and nieces."

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