An Yue came out from the inner room. When she saw Hua Lingxiao, her eyes suddenly reddened, and she choked out, "Uncle, it's me."
Upon hearing the familiar voice, Hua Lingxiao looked over, and when he saw An Yue's face, even his usually cold and stern expression softened.
He sheathed his sword and asked in a trembling voice, "Moon Girl, what are you doing here?"
Upon hearing this familiar address, An Yue could no longer control her emotions. She took a few steps forward, knelt down in front of Hua Lingxiao with a thud, and kowtowed heavily: "Uncle, A Yue missed you so much."
Hua Lingxiao, his hands trembling, helped An Yue up, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, patted her shoulder, and gently comforted her: "Yue girl, don't cry, your father is here. Have you been wronged?"
The atmosphere inside the room became peaceful. After a brief reminiscing with Hua Lingxiao, An Yue told Hua Lingxiao the purpose of her visit and what she had experienced.
Hearing An Yue's words, Hua Lingxiao fell silent. At this moment, Qin Qianluo also came out from the inner room and looked at him. Hua Lingxiao did not show any dislike when he saw Qin Qianluo.
He gestured for her to sit down, and Hua Lingxiao carefully observed the girl in front of him. He couldn't help but nod in approval. She was a good girl. Although she was still young, her behavior was very generous, unlike the women of Xuanyuan Kingdom.
Thinking of what Dark Moon had just said, he was somewhat tempted. Xuanyuan Kingdom was indeed not worth his protection. The king was tyrannical and the people suffered greatly. Could he really save such a country?
Seeing Hua Lingxiao's expression, Qin Qianluo knew that he needed a firm answer before choosing to submit to Tianxuan. After a moment of contemplation, she looked up at Hua Lingxiao again.
Her red lips parted slightly: "General Hua, I see through your hesitation and struggle. Now, Xuanyuan is beset by internal and external troubles, the situation is too deep-rooted to be reversed, like rotten wood that cannot be carved."
With treacherous officials in power at court and the people suffering greatly, this dire situation is not something that a single general can reverse.
As a princess, I solemnly promise the general: If the general is willing to lead his troops to submit to my glorious Tianxuan Dynasty, I will devote myself wholeheartedly to the cause.
We must immediately begin the destruction of opium, ensuring that this root of evil never again harms the people, and restoring peace and order to the world. The Tianxuan Kingdom has always valued propriety, righteousness, benevolence, and trustworthiness, and revered virtuous and capable individuals.
If the general is weary of the court intrigues, I will do my utmost to find a paradise amidst the green hills and clear waters, and carefully settle the general and his family there.
Accompanied by the morning bell and evening drum, and the sounds of pine trees and bamboo groves, the general enjoyed the bliss of family life, far removed from worldly troubles, and free from any worries.
General, you are wise and valiant; you will surely be able to distinguish right from wrong, make a swift decision, and together we will accomplish the great undertaking of the Tianxuan Era, leaving your name in history and your name remembered for generations to come.
Hua Lingxiao was indeed moved by what he heard. He knew that what the person in front of him said made perfect sense. He looked at An Yue and saw that she also agreed. He couldn't help but think about it seriously.
After a long while, Hua Lingxiao looked up at Qin Qianluo and said, "Very well, I have decided to submit to Tianxuan. Judging from the current situation, Xuanyuan is clearly in decline. Although I have tried my best, I am unable to turn the tide."
Fortunately, thanks to Tianxuan's favor, his family has been properly rescued, which demonstrates Tianxuan's sincerity.
With no worries about the future, I should naturally follow the trend and serve Tianxuan, hoping to realize my ambitions in the new dynasty and live up to all my life's learning.
Upon hearing this, Qin Qianlu smiled slightly, and An Yue also smiled. The heavy atmosphere in the room dissipated. After the three discussed it for a while, Hua Lingxiao instructed his trusted confidants to gather his troops and set off immediately.
The atmosphere here was warm and welcoming. Upon learning of this, General An Yuan came to greet them. They drank and chatted happily in the Tianxuan camp, having a wonderful time.
Upon receiving the news, Emperor Xuanyuan smashed many ornaments in anger, gritted his teeth inwardly, and hurriedly ordered his guards to surround the palace to resist the attack of Tianxuan's army.
He glanced at the seven masters beside him and comforted himself, thinking that as long as the palace still existed, he was still the emperor and he had not yet lost.
Without Hua Lingxiao in charge, the imperial city was easily breached. Tianxuan's army arrived at the palace gates, ready to storm the palace and capture Emperor Xuanyuan.
Meanwhile, Qin Qianluo, along with her bodyguards and Ling Xue, went to various opium shops in the capital to confiscate opium, intending to destroy it together with the previously confiscated opium.
Opium shops are always staffed with thugs and assassins, and some shops even have their warehouses located elsewhere. This is no easy task; it can take several people several days to confiscate all the opium.
The palace was difficult to breach for the time being due to the tenacious defense of the seven experts and secret guards. Tianxuan and his group were not in a hurry, as Emperor Xuanyuan was already at his last gasp.
Taking down the Yellow Emperor is only a matter of time. General An Yuan, hearing that Princess Qingyun was confiscating opium, also sent men to help. As for opium...
He only learned about it after arriving in the Xuanyuan Kingdom. After understanding it, he felt extremely disgusted. He was even more contemptuous when he heard that the Xuanyuan Emperor was actually promoting such harmful things.
Since Princess Qingyun has a way to destroy the opium, he has no reason not to cooperate. After all, this harmful substance must not fall into Tianxuan's hands.
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