"Ding-dong! Congratulations, host, on making your decision!"
"The system reward has been issued! Due to the large amount of the reward, it will appear at an appropriate time! Please check your account."
Xiao Qing and Zhou Hong were delighted to hear Mu Zi'an's answer.
"With the Duke of Zhenguo's help, I can rest assured in this battle."
Having received a satisfactory reply, Xiao Qing did not linger at the Duke of Zhenguo's residence.
Meanwhile, the battle inside the pavilion on the other side was also fierce.
Although Mi Linglong has a special status now, she has been raised as a member of the Great Chu royal family since childhood.
Therefore, he was not inferior to Xiao Xiuning in terms of demeanor and eloquence.
Fortunately, it was the last day. Mi Linglong left first because it was getting late, planning to have a more in-depth discussion with Mu Zian about the next steps another day.
This relieved Liu Rushi, so she took her leave and returned to the sweet potato field to write her research report.
Ning Hongchen yawned, feeling bored, and left.
When Mu Zian returned, only Xiao Xiuning remained in the pavilion.
Mu Zian sat down next to Xiao Xiuning.
"Fifth Brother, you must have come to see me because of the Zhao-Zhou alliance."
Mu Zian poured a cup of tea for each of them and then nodded.
"That's right. The Zhao and Zhou allied forces are coming in strong. His Highness Prince Jin has already requested permission to go to Xiang and Ji prefectures to resist the invading Zhou army."
"He came here wanting me to help him."
"You agreed?"
Mu Zian nodded; he didn't want to hide it from Xiao Xiuning.
After hearing this, Xiao Xiuning remained silent for a long time.
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew through the pavilion, stirring the thin veil covering Xiao Xiuning's body.
Suddenly, a glimpse of black appeared beneath the thin gauze, almost causing Mu Zian, who was drinking tea, to spit it out.
Xiao Xiuning seemed to suddenly realize something, and quickly covered her skirt with a blush.
"The battlefield is dangerous, and you should also be careful. I will not disturb the Duke of Zhenguo for now."
After saying that, Xiao Xiuning blushed and got up to leave.
However, Mu Zian grabbed her wrist and whispered.
"I believe that matters of state still need to be discussed with Her Highness the Princess."
"Shall we talk by candlelight tonight?"
Xiao Xiuning tried to break free with a little effort, but Mu Zian picked him up in one go.
Holding Mu Zian in her arms, Xiao Xiuning struggled slightly for a few moments before stopping, only speaking softly.
"I just find these clothes very comfortable... absolutely not..."
The last sound was so faint as to be barely audible that it was barely audible.
As the saying goes: A few drops of Bodhi water, pitifully poured into the two petals of a red lotus.
It is also said that she bows with her slender waist, gently unfolds the flower's heart, and the peony blooms with dewdrops.
In the middle of the night, Ning Hongchen pushed open the door.
The moonlight, like water, falls upon the world.
It is even more fitting to compose a poem about it.
Flowers adorn the carved railings, spring fills the jade courtyard, and the music, having played nine parts, is nearing its end.
With mouths plucked flutes, hands caressed cymbals, countless phoenix flutes and dragon pipes, each playing softly and gently, each with its own unique charm.
The feelings are boundless, but after all, it's just rain and clouds.
How can we cure the hunger and longing between two people?
The hawk swooped down, finally fulfilling its wish for the day.
The next morning, the room was filled with the beautiful colors of spring.
Outside the courtyard, green leaves hang from new branches, dripping down like jade rings, connecting everywhere.
Xiao Xiuning walked in a hurry, holding her burning cheeks in the carriage, unable to recall the scene from last night.
In the courtyard, Mu Zian secretly swallowed a Liuwei Dihuang Pill, not wanting to tell anyone else.
Having changed her clothes, Ning Hongchen felt refreshed and sat opposite Mu Zian.
Her eyes were fixed on Mu Zi'an with a seductive gaze.
"Little princess, it seems a bit fragile."
With a "pfft," the pill that had just entered his mouth almost flew out.
Such raunchy and savage language is truly astonishing.
Seeing Mu Zian's embarrassed state, Ning Hongchen laughed heartily, bending over and swaying wildly.
Mu Zian gave her a disgruntled look.
Immediately, Ning Hongchen suppressed her smile and pointed her slender fingers at Mu Zian.
Seeing this, Mu Zian was completely bewildered, and Ning Hongchen spoke up directly.
Give me the money.
Mu Zian's doubts deepened.
Ning Hongchen seemed to see Mu Zian's confusion, so he said.
"I want to form an assassin organization."
Right now, Ning Hongchen is the most carefree person in the entire Duke Zhenguo's mansion.
Liu Rushi went to the sweet potato field every day to record her observations, while Xiao Xiuning managed the liquor business.
Mi Linglong is also the future leader of the Great Chu Intelligence Division.
She is the only one who currently lacks any real career of her own.
As a woman with a strong competitive spirit, Ning Hongchen naturally did not want to fall behind.
But what strengths does she have? For twenty years, she's been trained as an assassin.
Murder? Well, that's a skill in itself.
Hearing Ning Hongchen's words, Mu Zian said helplessly.
Is this necessary?
Ning Hongchen looked at Mu Zian and said, word by word.
Yes! Absolutely!
Seeing Ning Hongchen's solemn expression, Mu Zian couldn't refuse and could only obediently allocate the funds.
He already had a remnant of the former Chu under his command, so adding another assassin organization seemed to be of little consequence.
Upon seeing Mu Zi'an agree, Ning Hongchen leaped over the table and threw herself into Mu Zi'an's arms, then whispered in Mu Zi'an's ear.
"I'll reward you tonight."
After saying that, Ning Hongchen quickly ran away.
Watching Ning Hongchen's departing figure, Mu Zian could only helplessly support his waist as he headed into the smelting bureau.
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