Chapter 202 Finale

"That's not true. The Huo family has been loyal to the emperor and the country for generations. My father died on the battlefield, and my brother was seriously injured for Daxia and remains in a coma. As for the others..."

When Huo Xiao said this, he turned his head and a teasing arc appeared at the corner of his lips.

"If you can make it to Shengjing City alive, you can ask your third brother in person."

"Third brother?"

Mu Wan was bewildered. "What do you mean?"

"You've been investigating the eldest princess for so long, but haven't you discovered that your third brother has always been by her side, willingly serving her?"

Mu Wan fell to the ground.

Only then did she remember the news about the Princess of Daxia that a spy had reported.

In a very inconspicuous place, there is indeed a person named Xu Mubai.

Mu Bai.

Her third brother was named Mu Bai, and Xu was his mother's surname.

The last trace of blood on Mu Wan's face also disappeared at this moment.

Huo Xiao raised his hand and waved, "Take them all away."

"Huo Xiao, you and I just have different positions. If you weren't a general of Daxia and I weren't a princess of Dongliao, would you choose me?"

"Won't."

Huo Xiao answered straightforwardly without any hesitation in his steps.

He never liked her because of her status as the eldest princess.

Even if she is just a peasant girl.

Before meeting her.

He never knew what love was.

The news of the defeat of Eastern Liao soon reached Shengjing City.

Huo Xiao's memorial did not arrive at the palace until the evening of the next day, after several horses had died from overeating.

The emperor was very pleased. Before Huo Xiao returned to the court, people had already started preparing for the celebration banquet. He also rewarded Su Yunyao with three boxes of rare treasures.

Zhenzhu happily had the things carried into the warehouse and counted.

"Princess, the Emperor truly loves you. General Huo has made great contributions, but he hasn't even returned yet. The reward should go to the Princess's residence first..."

Before Zhenzhu could finish her words, she saw Xu Mubai coming towards her from afar and hurriedly shut her mouth.

When Su Yunyao turned around, Xu Mubai had already walked to her side. Seeing his depressed look, she reached out and pinched his face, "You know everything?"

Xu Mubai forced a smile on his lips, "Yeah."

Su Yunyao was also a little helpless.

Even if Xu Mubai had a hard time in the Dong Liao imperial court, the King of Dong Liao was still his father.

Now that the two countries have gone to war, Huo Xiao personally chopped off the head of the King of Dong Liao. I'm afraid that in the future...

Xu Mubai grabbed her hand, "Princess."

Su Yunyao sighed secretly in her heart, "I know you are feeling uncomfortable. As the eldest princess of Daxia, no matter what I say at this moment, it doesn't seem like words of comfort to you. No matter what choice you make, this princess will respect your decision."

Xu Mubai frowned when he heard this, "What is the princess talking about?"

"Um?"

This time, it was Su Yunyao's turn to be confused.

Xu Mubai quickly realized what she meant by those words, and he shook his head with a smile.

"Princess, you are probably thinking that Dong Liao was destroyed by Da Xia and that I am sad."

Su Yunyao: ???

"Isn't it?"

"Of course not." Xu Mubai said firmly, "From the day I left Dong Liao, I have no connection with Dong Liao anymore. My father was incompetent and deceived by treacherous people. My brothers and sisters were scheming against each other for the throne, each cultivating their own forces and killing each other. My mother died tragically. Wouldn't it be better to destroy them?"

Su Yunyao swallowed deeply and didn't know what to say for a moment.

It was obviously him who should be comforted, but why was he the one being comforted instead?

"Why are you looking so down?"

Xu Mubai turned around and met her gaze. "I was just thinking that General Huo will be returning to the capital soon. I won't have any chance here with the princess."

Su Yunyao: ???

"What do you mean?"

"General Huo is the first man favored by the princess. The princess treats General Huo differently from other men."

When Xu Mubai said this, he lowered his eyes with a serious expression.

"Even though General Huo can't be in Shengjing City all the time, the princess will go to visit him wherever he goes. The princess has done it so obviously, how could I not see it?"

Su Yunyao couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You've been sad for so long, and it's because of this?"

Xu Mubai lowered his head and said nothing.

Su Yunyao held his face with both hands, "So what do you want?"

Xu Mubai's cheeks flushed suddenly, and he looked away somewhat bewilderedly, "Princess."

Su Yunyao stood on tiptoe and pecked his lips lightly, "Is this enough?"

Xu Mubai was completely dazed. He stared at Su Yunyao in silence for two seconds, then he directly picked her up by the waist and said, "Not enough."

Su Yunyao watched him carry her towards the backyard, her fingertips hooked around his collar, and she spoke in a gentle and melodious tone, "Third Prince, are you planning to have sex in broad daylight?"

Xu Mubai's feet suddenly stopped. "Princess, I also want to be like General Huo and Lord Lu, and truly be favored by you. Are you willing?"

"Your throne has been destroyed by my brother. How can this princess not agree?"

Xu Mubai raised the corner of his lips. "How can the throne be more important than the princess? Besides, I have never thought about becoming an emperor. I just want to be the princess's consort."

The day Huo Xiao led his troops back to Beijing happened to be the Mid-Autumn Festival.

The emperor prepared a grand celebration banquet for him.

All the ministers above the third rank in the court entered the palace to celebrate, except Chen Qiu Nian.

The emperor raised his glass to celebrate and couldn't help but sigh.

"Chen Qiu Nian has been secretly collecting evidence of the Prime Minister's corruption, bribery, and murder of loyal officials over the years. Half a month ago, the Prime Minister committed suicide in prison. I originally wanted Lord Shen to take over the position of Prime Minister, but I didn't expect him to resign and return home. What a pity."

Su Yunyao frowned when she heard this.

"Chen Qiu Nian resigned from his post?"

Pearl came over hurriedly, "Princess, there's something you may not know. Lin Miaomiao committed suicide in prison."

Su Yunyao's eyes were startled.

"I really can't tell, Chen Qiu Nian is so deeply in love with Lin Miaomiao!"

pearl:……

"Princess, that's not necessarily the case. There's another thing. After the Prime Minister was imprisoned, Concubine Shu was banished to the cold palace and has since passed away."

While the master and servant were talking in a low voice, a young eunuch hurried in from outside.

He whispered a few words into Wu Jixiang's ear.

The eunuch leader, who usually remained calm, showed a look of surprise on his face.

"What's wrong?"

The emperor asked sideways, holding the wine glass.

"In reply to the emperor, Master Huo has woken up."

Before the emperor could even rejoice, good news came from the harem, "Your Majesty, the Empress has given birth to a prince!"

Good things happened one after another, and the emperor stood up happily.

That evening, Su Yunyao also set up a banquet in her own princess residence.

She took Huo Xiao, Lu Mingfeng, Xu Mubai and Xuan Qing to sit in the courtyard of the princess's mansion to watch the moon.

Everyone tacitly left an empty seat opposite the princess, which was reserved for Sang Yi.

Su Yunyao teased this one and flirted with that one.

The people who usually fight to the death for favor are now enjoying a rare moment of peace and contentment.

It was late at night and Su Yunyao was sleepy. She raised her hand and pointed at a few people, finally landing on Huo Xiao.

"General Huo will serve as my servant tonight."

Xu Mubai and Lu Mingfeng looked at each other and returned to their own courtyards.

Xuan Qing disappeared into the night in a flash.

Huo Xiao carried Su Yunyao into the bedroom.

"Princess, with the military deployment map Sang Yi gave me, I'm afraid no one will dare to invade Daxia anymore. I should be able to stay in Shengjing City and accompany you forever..."

At this time, outside the princess's mansion, Shen Qiu Nian, dressed in white, stood outside, listening to the laughter and joy in the mansion, and did not move for a long time...

End of this book (September 29, 2025, 10:32 AM)