Yan Beimo has indeed been very busy lately. They have been discussing war for several days without sleep.
Back then, when he marched south to attack, he captured several cities in the Tailu Mountain area and stationed his troops in Taiyuan. However, the Li family of Longxi had been entrenched in Taiyuan for many years, and the interests of the powerful families were complicated, so it was not easy to turn against them.
Now that he wants to advance south, he will inevitably have to pass through Taiyuan, making the battle complex and difficult.
Wang Hezhan, born into the Langya Wang clan, was naturally profit-driven. He believed that taking Taiyuan without firing a single shot and that marriage alliances were the best way to consolidate his interests.
"Moreover, the Li family of Longxi has submitted to the King of Qi, and Li Ruoxue's elder brother holds the power of 80,000 troops in Shu. With the Li family's assistance, you can achieve great things."
Yan Beimo looked at the battle situation on the sand table with a calm expression.
Wang Hezhan clicked his tongue and continued.
"In today's turbulent world, with various kings vying for power, if you overthrow the interests of powerful families, there will inevitably be those who jump up and cause trouble. The safest course of action is to consolidate your power through marriage."
"Besides, your mother values Li Ruoxue, so marrying her will save her from nagging."
Yan Beimo's eyes were indifferent. "Women are troublesome."
"Tch, Jinling is no less troublesome, so why are you so willing to spoil him?" Wang Hezhan teased. "You haven't actually fallen for Jinling, have you?"
What does it mean to like?
He glanced at him sideways.
Wang Hezhan looked at his serious expression and said, "---"
“Yan Er, a woman as audacious as Jinling, who dares to murder her husband, is no pushover.”
Yan Beimo nodded, a smile flashing in his eyes, "She is indeed a daring person."
"---"
Chu Changning was unaware that she had been gossiped about again. After finishing her meal, she went out, followed closely by her guards.
She pretended to be unwell, told the guards to go to the clinic to queue, and went into the inn next door herself.
I wrote to Taozhi some time ago, but I haven't heard anything from her yet. I wonder if something has happened to her.
She emerged from the post station with a sorrowful expression.
"Madam, it's your turn."
Chu Changning pretended to rub his head. "I think I'm not dizzy anymore. Let's go."
The guard, "---"
On the second floor of the teahouse, half of a window was wide open.
A young man dressed in a red gauze robe quietly watched the figure on the long street.
The man drinking tea across from him looked at the androgynous boy in front of him, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes.
I had long heard that the young master of the Western Regions was exceptionally handsome and that he often wore a mask on the battlefield to conceal his face. Seeing him today, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved.
Her amber-colored, glassy eyes were wicked and deep, her black hair was disheveled, and a small braid woven with gold thread hung down in front of her chest, making her look bewitching and seductive.
Chu Changning noticed someone staring at her from behind. She turned around suspiciously, but there was no one there.
"Madam, what's wrong?"
She paused, then waved her hand, "It's nothing."
"Come on, I'll take you to Baiweilou Restaurant for dinner. I heard they have a lot of new dishes."
The guard licked his lips, chuckled, scratched his head, and followed.
I'd heard from the leader that every time we went out with the lady, we'd suffer a lot and have a great time, so they were all vying to do it.
Chu Changning was naturally unaware of what the guards behind him were thinking.
It was very late when she returned to Changxin Palace after playing.
Unexpectedly, Yan Beimo returned.
The two exchanged a glance, and she composed herself and slowly walked in.
"Are you having too much fun?"
His gaze was indifferent, but the look he gave me was tinged with displeasure.
Chu Changning cleared his throat. "What brings you here, Lord Marquis?"
Yan Beimo looked at her suspiciously, then grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.
"What's wrong?"
Chu Changning stiffened, and almost reflexively pushed him away and stood up.
Yan Beimo's face instantly darkened.
An awkward atmosphere permeated the surroundings.
Chu Changning explained, "I went out for a while, and my clothes got dirty."
He didn't speak, leaning back in his chair, exuding a terrifying aura of ferocity.
The bright pearl inside illuminated the entire room.
Chu Changning walked to the table, poured a cup of tea, and handed it over.
Yan Beimo paused for a moment, then accepted the tea, which was a gesture of respect.
"I heard that Miss Li has arrived in Libei. How does Your Excellency plan to settle her in?"
He didn't speak.
Chu Changning rolled her eyes inwardly and stated her meaning directly.
"The old lady has long wanted to arrange a marriage between the Marquis and the Li family. Now that she has sent the person over, when will the Marquis give me the divorce papers so I can make room for him?"
Divorce?
Yan Beimo felt a surge of anger. She had brought up divorce time and time again. Did she really think he couldn't live without her?
"My marriage to you was a political alliance, and there was never any affection between us. You must be tired of it by now."
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly flew into a rage, stood up, and kicked the stool away.
"Shut up."
Chu Changning jolted and quickly took a few steps back.
Who taught him to kick things all the time?
"Have you forgotten what I told you before?"
His gaze was sinister, devoid of any warmth.
Suddenly, Chu Changning remembered something.
"If you dare mention divorce again, I'll send you down to reunite with your Southern Dynasty royal family."
She pouted.
"I'm just doing this for Lord Quan and Miss Li, helping them achieve their happy ending."
"Let me tell you, even if I marry another woman, you'll still have to stay here."
You're such a scumbag, and you're so self-righteous about it.
Chu Changning was furious.
She crossed her arms and her face turned cold. "I cannot share a person with another. I beg you, my lord, to grant my request."
Hearing her words, Yan Beimo thought she was jealous, so his expression softened a bit, and he explained.
"I need the Li family's military power."
Oh.
Chu Changning felt contempt and didn't believe him at all.
Yan Beimo had been entrenched in Libei for many years, holding considerable military power and commanding 560,000 troops. He had also taken over 100,000 troops from the former emperor and incorporated them into Libei, maintaining close ties with various kings in different regions.
After killing Yan Shike, he took control of all the powerful families in the land.
Even if he wanted to march south to attack Taiyuan, he didn't necessarily have to arrange a marriage alliance; he could have used force to pressure the King of Qi.
He was too lazy to go through all that trouble, felt it didn't matter whether he got married or not, and never cared about her thoughts at all.
Anyway, he is incredibly powerful, so she has no choice but to stay by his side and can't run away.
Seeing that she remained silent, Yan Beimo's eyes turned cold.
"Even if I marry her, I won't touch her. What are you making a fuss about?"
Damn scumbag.
That scumbag is so damn self-righteous.
Chu Changning said sarcastically, "That Miss Li is so unlucky, living the life of a widow."
I inexplicably felt that she was being sarcastic and strange.
Yan Beimo pursed his lips and remained silent.
Chu Changning said seriously, "Where does that leave me after you marry Miss Li? Are you planning to demote me to a concubine?"
“The eldest daughter of the Li family of Longxi could not be a concubine, so she was elevated to the position of equal wife.”
"Then you might as well divorce me, my lord."
Yan Beimo's eyes turned sinister. He grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.
"So you want to leave me so badly because you've hooked up with Helian Ye, is that it?"
What does this have to do with Helian Ye?
Chu Changning pushed him away in disgust, "Get out of my way."
Yan Beimo was provoked by her gaze and lowered his head to kiss her lips.
Chu Changning was startled, and a pain shot through her lips.
Her eyes reddened with anger, and she pushed him away desperately.
But he was strong, and he pinned her against the red pillar behind her, ripped open her dress, and buried his face in her clothes, biting her.
Chu Changning punched him, pinched him, and cursed him angrily.
"Yan Beimo, get out of my way. Don't touch me if you've touched someone else."
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