"You deliberately said this to me because you think I would do something to betray my country for personal gain?" Ji Zhuo stared intently at Mu Ruoyan with eyes as sharp as an eagle's, his gaze filled with a hint of coldness and accusation.

"Whether you betray your country or not is not important to me. It's just that Gu Qinghuai might still be of some use in certain aspects." Mu Ruoyan's expression was indifferent, and her words were merciless.

Lin Xihe listened from the side, her anger rising, and she unconsciously raised her foot again, wanting to stomp on Mu Ruoyan once more.

Mu Ruoyan is always so arrogant and never considers other people's feelings when she speaks. Ji Zhuo was once a highly valued person, but now he has been abandoned by Xiao Yugan for some reason.

However, Ji Zhuo was not angry. He had recently suffered many setbacks and had a clear understanding of his situation.

But he knew that Mu Ruoyan must have a deeper reason for wanting to see him, so he asked, "If that's the case, then what is the purpose of your message to me?"

"It's because someone can't bear to see you die. If you're willing, go find Gu Qinghuai and tell him my plan. After taking the Western Regions, leave my people to manage it, and he can lead the army directly back to Dahao." Mu Ruoyan said with a serious expression and a firm tone, seemingly without any sense that there was anything wrong with what she was saying to Ji Zhuo.

Lin Xihe didn't have a chance to step on Mu Ruoyan's foot, so she could only listen quietly without interrupting.

She knew in her heart that if Mu Ruoyan could truly unify the world, in the long run, it might not be a bad thing for the people.

“Xiao Yugan is indeed not a competent emperor, but just because he is incompetent, should I betray all the people of Da Hao?” Ji Zhuo asked Mu Ruoyan with a firm gaze.

"It's not a betrayal, you're not a fool. For the past two hundred years, the world has been in turmoil, the people have suffered terribly, and taxes have been heavy in all regions. When have the people of Da Hao, whom you speak of, ever lived a good life? Do you think you can change anything by yourself? Even if you don't follow my plan, war between Da Hao and the Western Regions is inevitable. If I help the Western Regions attack Da Hao, wouldn't it be much easier? Think carefully, am I more kind, or are those people in the Western Regions more merciful?" Mu Ruoyan's words were sharp, each one like a needle, striking straight to the heart of Ji Zhuo.

Ji Zhuo was well aware that the people of the Western Regions were barbaric by nature, and that massacring cities and killing prisoners of war was commonplace. He was not entirely unaware of this.

"The unification of the world is only a matter of time, but do you think Xiao Yugan alone can achieve this goal? Nanzhao, the Western Regions, and the Northern Border surround the Great Hao like an iron barrel. I have the ability to divide the Great Hao into three parts. You should think carefully about whether you want the world to be unified and the war to end, or watch the Great Hao be divided into three parts?" Mu Ruoyan's words were like heavy hammer blows, striking Ji Zhuo's heart again and again.

Lin Xihe listened to their conversation and fell silent for a moment.

Although she wasn't fully aware of Ji Zhuo's strength, the fact that he had managed to establish such a powerful presence in Nanzhao despite being a prince of a foreign race showed that Mu Ruoyan's words were not unfounded.

Lin Xihe stood up and refused to listen to their argument any longer.

"You two can chat slowly, I'm going to check on Tangbao... Ah Zhuo, don't leave after you're done talking, if Tangbao wakes up, she'll definitely be looking for you again."

"Um."

Ji Zhuo nodded slightly, his gaze still fixed on Mu Ruoyan. He was not just a man of love; his conversation with Mu Ruoyan might affect the future of the people of Da Hao, so he could not be careless.

Lin Xihe went inside and kept looking out through the cracks in the window, her eyes full of worry, afraid that Ji Zhuo and Mu Ruoyan would suddenly start arguing.

However, she found that after she left, the two did not have a heated argument; on the contrary, their conversation became more harmonious.

By the time the two finished talking, Tang Bao had been awake for quite some time. Lin Xihe patiently coaxed her, and Tang Bao was well-behaved and didn't cry or fuss.

Ji Zhuo and Mu Ruoyan entered the house one after the other. As soon as Tang Bao saw Ji Zhuo, she waved her little hand, wanting him to hold her. Ji Zhuo naturally walked to Lin Xihe's side and reached out to take the child.

"Take a break, I'll take care of it," Ji Zhuo said softly, his gaze gently falling on Tang Bao.

Lin Xihe handed the child to him and casually asked, "Are you done talking?"

"Um."

Mu Ruoyan stood aside and saw that Lin Xihe's gaze lingered only on Ji Zhuo, and she couldn't suppress the jealousy in her heart.

Without saying a word, he simply grabbed Lin Xihe's hand and strode out.

Lin Xihe stumbled a little as he pulled her, glanced back at Ji Zhuo hurriedly, and then had no choice but to follow closely behind Mu Ruoyan.

Mu Ruoyan led her all the way to the west courtyard. As soon as they entered, he pressed her against the door, his breathing rapid and tinged with annoyance: "Can you please stop looking at him all the time?"

Mu Ruoyan knew the answer and didn't want to hear Lin Xihe's explanation.

After asking the question, he kissed her forcefully without waiting for her answer. His kiss was passionate and deep, with an irresistible possessiveness, as if he wanted to devour her whole.

Lin Xihe did not resist, nor could she. Her hands were pressed against his chest, feeling his rapid heartbeat and his inner unease and anxiety.

When Mu Ruoyan's lips left hers, Lin Xihe was about to speak to comfort this furious beast when she realized that his intentions went far beyond that.

"Don't do anything rash, it's still daytime!" Lin Xihe frantically grabbed her clothes at her chest, trying to stop him from doing anything further.

"So what? I want you now. You were always mine." Mu Ruoyan's voice was low and husky, and his burning kisses traveled down her ear and along her fair and slender neck, leaving red marks.

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