“You don’t need to worry too much. I’m here, along with Black Hawk Mountain Stronghold. If the Northern Desert zombie army wants to invade, they’ll have to get past me first.” Jie Du couldn’t hold back his inexplicable heartache. He turned to meet Zhan Qin’s cold gaze and stared at him. “The men are still alive, so it’s not the women’s turn for now.”
He seems to have let go, but in reality he hasn't.
Even now, he's not sure about his feelings for Chu Jinjin. Reason tells him that there's no possibility between them, but just hearing her name gives him an impulse to risk his life.
Zhan Qin said calmly, "It's no use if you die. The only one who can stop the Northern Desert army is Jin Jin."
Jiedu: "...And what about you?"
"You want me to say my skills are rudimentary, right?" Zhan Qin embraced Chu Jinjin as if asserting his ownership. "But my wife is highly skilled, all I need to do is love her wholeheartedly."
He doesn't care about that at all.
It's a fact that my wife is amazing.
Jie Du stared intently at him: "Zhan Qin, is this how you won over Jin Jin?"
Chu Jinjin chose Zhan Qin between the two. Chronologically, he met her first. In terms of qualifications, apart from her flaws, she was no less than Zhan Qin, and her skills were superior, which could give her a sense of security.
He always believed it was because Chu Jinjin liked the scholar type.
But now it doesn't seem that simple.
For example, he could say these things when forced to, but he could never do it so naturally.
Zhan Qin's expression was inscrutable: "You don't understand."
Jiedu: "......"
If he wasn't forbidden from doing so, he really would have hit someone.
"Can't you two look around before you start arguing? There are a bunch of guards outside. How childish!" Chu Jinjin pushed Zhan Qin away impatiently, turned around and got out of the car. "Alright, you two hurry home. Chief Jie, please make sure Zhan Qin gets back safely."
Both of them openly said it, but there was a difference in their true feelings; they were both worried about Zhan Qin's safety.
The two men watched her figure disappear.
“Jie Du, go ahead and rebel.” Zhan Qin’s voice was as dark as the night. “I can get you all the intelligence.”
Jie Du sighed softly: "You wouldn't agree even when I pressured you so much back then. You'd do anything for Jin Jin."
"Don't be fooled by the court's unanimous support for Xiao Huai's decision; he has still lost the people's hearts, and there's also the great threat from the Northern Desert. This is your best opportunity. Just reveal your identity and declare war on the Northern Desert, and the chances of success are very high." Zhan Qin said to himself, giving him a deep look. "Seventh Prince, isn't this what you've been pursuing all your life?"
Most people like to shirk responsibility.
Chu Jinjin was not a princess who enjoyed the offerings of the people. She made contributions to the country, but instead of receiving the rewards she deserved, she was to be sacrificed for a political marriage.
No one in the world knew what had really happened; all they knew was that Xiao Huai had not sent troops.
Jie Du seemed to be drawn into some kind of memory by this distant title, and after a while he said softly, "What are you thinking? Jin Jin will not agree. I will definitely rescue you all. If all else fails, let's just fight."
Zhan Qin shook his head: "I don't know."
He had a strong intuition.
Things won't be as simple as they seem; it looks like he might lose Jinjin.
Lovers may share the same feelings.
Chu Jinjin walked to the inn and saw Mu Wei lying on the bed slowly opening his eyes.
His eyes were glazed over, as if he had forgotten everything.
"Jinjin, what are you doing here?"
After saying that, he tried to sit up, but the wound aggravated his pain, making him wince.
"Your Highness, you're finally awake! Is anything bothering you?" The Northern Desert physician, still half asleep, suddenly opened his eyes upon hearing the voice, both surprised and delighted. "Quickly, someone come here! Your Highness is awake!"
The reason why Beimo dared to challenge the Great Qi Kingdom was entirely due to Muwei.
If anything were to happen to him, it would mean that the formidable zombie army would be without a commander, and at that time, the Great Qi Kingdom would certainly retaliate at all costs.
"You go out first, and don't let anyone in. I need to speak with Miss Chu alone." Mu Wei's usual playful demeanor vanished. After the door closed, he took a deep breath. "What just happened?"
Chu Jinjin said, word by word, "You almost killed me."
Something flashed in Mu Wei's eyes.
Chu Jinjin noticed: "So, that wasn't you, right? Who was he?"
The guess came true.
Mu Wei didn't answer, but said in a hoarse voice, "Jin Jin, will you marry me? I will protect you well, and together we will conquer this world."
"If I'm not mistaken, you're controlled by him, or you can't stop him from doing whatever he wants?" Chu Jinjin stared intently into his eyes and said seriously, "Muwei, none of this was your choice, was it?"
According to the information Jie Du gathered, the sudden appearance of zombies in this world is closely related to Mu Wei's disappearance for more than ten years.
It was during this time that an outsider entered his body.
Chu Jinjin sighed, remained silent for a moment, and said softly, "Do you remember the dream I mentioned? You can interpret it as reality, Muwei. You should know what zombies are. They will only destroy this world. Even if you become the master of the world, what then?"
It was rare for Chu Jinjin to open up to outsiders.
Only after experiencing it do we know how to cherish it. In the end times, a full meal, a sip of clean water, and a night's sleep without nightmares are all precious.
Mu Wei's expression remained unchanged as he repeated the question: "Jinjin, why don't you want to marry me?"
"What good would it do to marry you?" Chu Jinjin stood up and said with a smile, "I'm leaving now, get some rest."
Just as she could smell the distinctive scent of zombies, the person inside Mu Wei's body could probably also sense her origins.
So the first thing he did after taking over the body was to kill himself.
Chu Jinjin didn't want to ask anymore; Mu Wei wouldn't tell him the truth.
It was already late at night, but many lights were still on.
The closer to the inn, the heavier the casualties. More than twenty Northern Desert zombies would bite anyone they saw, and ordinary people had no chance to react.
The sound of a woman sobbing could be heard coming from inside a farmhouse.
The guards at the gate saw someone approaching and warily drew their long swords. When they recognized Chu Jinjin, they were taken aback and respectfully bowed, "Miss Chu, what brings you here?"
They were ordered to stand guard here. By imperial decree, all the homes of the injured were to be sealed off, allowing only entry but no exit.
Chu Jinjin nodded and pushed open the courtyard gate.
"Only one child was injured, and the adults happened to be out on business." The guard didn't dare to stop them and followed closely to explain the situation. "The parents wanted to call a doctor, as you know, so... they made a fuss several times."
If even the imperial physicians were helpless, how much more so would ordinary doctors in the countryside, who might even be infected?
But the truth cannot be revealed.
A middle-aged couple rushed out. The man was holding a child in his arms. He knelt down as soon as he saw the guards, while the woman kowtowed and pleaded, "Sir, our child has a high fever. Please, let a doctor take a look. I'll do anything you ask."
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