Inside the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, candlelight flickered.
Xiao Xiuning looked at Mu Zian with a complicated expression.
She had naturally heard about what was happening in the imperial court.
Xiao Xiuning never expected that Mu Zian would be willing to make enemies of the court officials for her sake.
At this moment, no amount of words can describe Xiao Xiuning's feelings.
The moonlight, as soft as water, streamed through the window and fell onto the ground.
At this moment, the study seemed to be bathed in a layer of silver light.
Xiao Xiuning looked at Mu Zian and said softly.
"Actually, you don't need to do this. Father will not send me to a marriage alliance."
Mu Zian reached out and lifted Xiao Xiuning's long hair at her temple.
"Not knowing how to compete and not competing are two different things."
Xiao Xiuning bit her lower lip lightly, and under the bright moonlight, she looked like a fairy in the moon palace.
"The soldiers in the Beijing garrison..."
Mu Zian smiled confidently.
"Leave this to me."
Mu Zian's confidence and domineering nature swept away Xiao Xiuning's defenses like a flowing river.
The voice of a maid came from outside the door.
"Your Highness, it's getting late, we should return to the palace."
Mu Zian smiled faintly and spoke softly.
"Rest assured."
Xiao Xiuning nodded, a blush creeping onto her cheeks.
As soon as she reached the door, Xiao Xiuning's delicate hand, which was about to open the door, suddenly paused.
Then, with lightning speed, she turned around, stood on tiptoe, and gently kissed Mu Zian's lips.
Their lips touched briefly before parting, and Xiao Xiuning's cheeks flushed like ripe apples.
The next moment, she seemed like a child who had done something wrong, somewhat at a loss.
He hurriedly pushed open the door and fled.
Mu Zian was left standing there, stunned, feeling the lingering warmth on his lips.
Mu Zian's mind was still somewhat blank at this moment.
How could a grown man like myself be forcibly kissed by a woman?!
Just as Mu Zian was savoring the moment, a soft laugh suddenly came from the roof beam.
"Does the young master like this style?"
Mu Zian coughed lightly.
When did you arrive?
A graceful figure flashed across the roof beam. Ning Hongchen sat cross-legged on the desk, resting her chin on her hand and chuckling softly.
"I haven't been here long..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Hongchen coiled around Mu Zian's side like a giant crimson python.
"If you like it, young master, this servant is also acceptable."
Mu Zian coughed lightly.
"Get to the point."
Seeing this, Ning Hongchen couldn't help but stomp her foot and let out a soft snort.
"Idiot."
He then said angrily.
"Mr. Jia just reported that Pei Jianzhi hosted a banquet for his former colleagues at Chunjiang Tower."
"After the banquet ended, news spread throughout the Beijing garrison."
"They say you, the dignified Duke of Zhenguo, are going to use the blood of the soldiers of the Beijing Garrison to protect your love."
"If I'm not mistaken, the soldiers in the Beijing garrison are probably already filled with righteous indignation."
"It will probably be difficult for you, young master, to persuade these soldiers tomorrow."
Mu Zian's expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.
"It's good that the soldiers of the Beijing Garrison are angry."
Ning Hongchen felt somewhat confused upon hearing this.
They're practically ready to devour you right now, and you're still feeling pretty smug about it.
Could it be that Xiao Xiuning's kiss just now made him stupid?
Seeing the confusion on Ning Hongchen's face, Mu Zian explained.
"If they still have anger, it means they still have blood in their veins, and are not numb people."
Ning Hongchen seemed to understand but not quite.
But I always felt that Mu Zian was holding back something big.
Ning Hongchen is an assassin; he doesn't care about military or national affairs.
"That Pei Jianzhi is as disgusting as a louse."
"Would you like me to help you...?"
Ning Hongchen wiped his neck, the meaning was already very clear.
Mu Zian shook his head and sneered.
"You always need some bait to fish. Pei Jianzhi is not important. What is important is who instigated this behind the scenes."
"No matter how high a grasshopper jumps, it's still just a grasshopper."
"Pei Liang's death was like stirring up trouble; it seems the person behind it is getting anxious."
Mu Zi'an stood with his hands behind his back, and it seemed as if he was already within reach of the truth.
......
There are six major camps of elite troops stationed within the capital city of Dali.
They are respectively the Five Armies, Divine Machine, Dragon Inlay, Flying Eagle, Valiant Warrior, and Vanguard.
The six battalions of troops were stationed outside the capital to protect the imperial city.
These five battalions were the elite of the Great Li, which is what we often call the Central Army.
Apart from the Trapped Camp, the other five battalions are rotated among the border troops every three years to ensure the combat effectiveness of these elite troops.
At dawn, as the first rays of sunlight pierce the darkness.
Mu Zian, along with Jia Xu, Zhao Yun, and others, arrived at the Jingying camp outside the city.
The court officials who were humiliated by Mu Zi'an yesterday have also arrived one after another as time goes by.
They had smiles on their faces, as if they could already see Mu Zi'an making a fool of himself.
The commanders of the six battalions were all present at this moment, and welcomed Mu Zi'an into the military camp tent.
Of the six, only Zhang Han from the Trapped Camp was a familiar face.
Zhang Han stepped forward and said.
"Young master, we already know the news from the palace, but we really can't help you with anything today."
"There were some rumors circulating in the military camp last night. Although I suppressed them immediately, there are many soldiers in the six camps, and it is inevitable that people will be restless."
"I need not say more, and the rest of you have also received favors from the former Duke, and you will do your best to discipline your soldiers."
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