At the summit of Beishan Mountain lies a peak of bliss, where snow-capped mountains stretch for thousands of miles, and ice seals the land for thousands of miles.
After spending one night at the inn, Chu Changning was brought to this mountain by Helian Ye.
Looking down along the edge of the mountains, you can see the vast ocean.
The two stood side by side, the sea breeze blowing against their clothes, the surroundings cold and desolate.
Chu Changning stared at the seagulls flying over the sea and asked, "When can we leave?"
Helian Ye chuckled, "Are you in a hurry?"
"Didn't the young master say that if I stayed with you for a month, you would release me?" She paused, glancing sideways. "The people from Mo Nan have appeared in Penglai. Did the young master come with them?"
"So what if it is?"
Chu Changning said, "The territory of Penglai is full of Qi troops. Is the young master not leaving now because he is waiting for the Western Regions troops?"
The Central Plains were already fragmented and plagued by war. Back then, Helian Ye took advantage of Shen Yan's death to collude with Mo Nan to launch a southward attack, but he gained nothing. He must still be harboring treacherous intentions.
"Or do you want to trade me for something else?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Helian Ye chuckled, his devilishly handsome features becoming unbelievably alluring.
"The princesses of the Central Plains are very clever."
"Don't worry, I don't intend to exchange you for anything. Awan, there's no need to be afraid. We're just fulfilling our promise."
After saying that, he glanced at her and smiled.
"Back then, Yan Beimo led his troops to wreak havoc in my Western Regions, causing chaos in the thirty-six kingdoms, with armies turning against each other. I just didn't like him."
Chu Changning lowered his eyes and looked at the deep blue sea.
Helian Ye continued, "The Western Regions are vast and boundless, with a bright moon in the sky, and there are Huqin (a type of reed pipe), heavenly horses, and fine wine. Awan will like it."
Chu Changning rolled her eyes inwardly; all she wanted was to go back and see her Ayu.
"Can we leave Penglai from here?"
As they were talking, a gust of wind blew, and the originally clear sky suddenly darkened a bit.
A layer of mist rose up over the entire sea.
Helian Ye chuckled, "Penglai belongs to the Great Qi territory, and all exits are blocked. Apart from here, I can't think of anywhere else to take you away."
Hearing his tone, Chu Changning was suddenly taken aback. She lowered her eyes slightly and remained silent.
The two stood quietly on the mountaintop until the moon rose high in the sky, casting soft, shimmering light on the sea. A rather inconspicuous multi-story ship sailed in from the southeast.
Helian Ye grabbed her waist and flew towards the sea.
The surrounding scenery rushed past behind them, and the feeling of being suspended in the air made Chu Changning subconsciously grab his clothes and look down at the surging seawater below.
This is completely different from the feeling of standing on the mountain. If you fall down, you will be swallowed into the endless abyss.
She couldn't help but hold him tighter.
Helian Ye noticed her fear, so he deliberately loosened his grip on her waist and looked down to see her reaction.
Chu Changning instantly wanted to shout angrily, but he didn't dare. If he angered him, he would lose his life.
They could have waited until we docked and flown off onto the deck, but instead they flew this far to get on the ship. They're crazy.
A cold wind howled against the two of them, and soon they landed on the boat.
As soon as Chu Changning landed, she immediately pushed him away, her expression indifferent.
"Young Master's lightness skill is quite good."
Helian Ye was amused by her ungrateful attitude.
"I can also take you flying, do you want to?"
Chu Changning ignored him and walked straight to the back cabin. Then, as if she had thought of something, she paused and turned back to ask him.
"You've been standing here all day, is there anything to eat?"
Helian Ye was dressed in red, with a small braid woven with gold thread hanging down her chest. Under the moonlight, she looked as alluring as a mountain monster or spirit.
He walked slowly toward her and asked with a smile.
What would you like to eat?
"It will be all right."
In this kind of environment, why be picky about food?
"How about I catch you a ferocious sea monster so you can eat it?"
"---"
Chu Changning stopped talking and turned to go into the cabin.
If you don't give her food, then she'll go drink water and go to sleep.
But as soon as he pushed open the hatch, he pulled him down into the hold.
"do what?"
Chu Changning uncomfortably shook off his hand.
Helian Ye turned and glanced at her. "Aren't you hungry? Let's eat."
Penglai is a place with many mountains and seas, with various paths and waterways crisscrossing it. The troops from the Western Regions met the people near Hengchuan Pass. They swam out along unknown canyons and drifted on the sea for several days.
Chu Changning was so sick of being at sea that he couldn't help but exhale a sigh of relief as soon as he got ashore.
But before their troops could even leave Hengchuan, they were caught up by the people of Daqi.
With his men bringing up the rear, Helian Ye rode his horse and led Chu Changning all the way to the western border.
Do you want to go back with him?
A faint breath mixed with a cool, indifferent voice reached her ears.
Chu Changning kept her red lips tightly closed, ignoring him.
So many days have passed, I wonder if Ayu has cried, or if she misses her.
She didn't like him that much before he was born, but after he was born, she absolutely adored her baby. He was well-behaved, sensible, soft, and never fussed, which made her feel so sorry for him.
She really missed Ayu after not seeing him for so many days.
Seeing that she ignored him, Helian Ye said in a low voice, "You have no power or influence, you can't fight him, and you'll go back with him sooner or later."
"Perhaps you can choose to pretend to marry me as my concubine. If he still dares to do so, then he will be making an enemy of the thirty-six kingdoms of the Western Regions!"
Chu Changning was taken aback, she withdrew the overwhelming longing in her heart, and looked at him sideways, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Is the young master joking?"
Helian Ye laughed, "You can consider it."
Having said that, he spurred his horse and rode away at lightning speed.
The Kashgar Mountains are the border between the Great Qi and the Western Regions. The Great Qi army was pressing in from behind. As soon as they entered the Kashgar Mountains, they were stopped by the Great Qi army.
The sounds of fierce fighting erupted. Across the boundless mountains and fields, the sounds of battle filled the air, and horns sounded across the open land.
Hearing the bugle call that heralded the start of war, Chu Changning turned around in alarm.
Helian Ye never expected that Yan Beimo would start a war.
This is the border between two countries. If war breaks out, it will show that the entire Central Plains will be at odds with the Western Regions. Such a war without a just cause is shameful to the world.
Moreover, the entire northern part of the Central Plains is in chaos and fighting, and many powerful families are colluding with people from the Western Regions. How dare he start a war with the Western Regions without any reason?
He couldn't help but look at the woman in front of him, a smile playing on his lips.
"It seems you are very important to him."
“Young Master is wrong. He is just stubborn. He would rather destroy what he doesn’t want than let anyone else have it.”
There weren't many people from the Western Regions who came to the Great Qi this time, and the Great Qi army came in a large and mighty pursuit.
The two stopped at the border and were surrounded.
Helian Ye fired a signal flare into the sky.
Hearing the sounds of fighting behind him, Chu Changning turned around.
Under the vast, gray sky, the army lined up on both sides of the road, and the man in white robes rode towards them on horseback.
Their eyes met in mid-air, his expression as somber as if from the depths of hell.
Chu Changning felt a chill run down her spine from his gaze, and she pursed her lips, remaining silent.
"come over."
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