The cheeky voice naturally belonged to Jing Zhe.
He watched the scene unfold outside the door for a while, and just as he had guessed, Babu had summoned the Yueyao Queen to use his position for personal gain, threatening her with an attack on the Yueyao Kingdom in an attempt to force her to submit.
However, Empress Yueyao was indeed worthy of being the ruler of a country. Not only was she strong-willed, but she was also very clear-headed at crucial moments. It was just a pity that she, a weak woman, was no match for the barbarians.
When a beauty is in trouble, it's time for a hero to step in.
On the way to Jinxi, Jing Zhe had once played the hero who saved the damsel in distress, but that time it was a misunderstanding. So this time Jing Zhe was more cautious. If the Yueyao Empress showed any hesitation or was prepared to submit to Babu, he would turn around and leave.
Fortunately, Empress Yueyao did not.
"Why is it you?"
Suddenly someone rushed into the tent. Babu was startled and quickly drew his sword. He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that it was Jing Zhe, because he could tell that Jing Zhe did not know martial arts.
But he was still furious, squinting as he said, "How dare you trespass into my camp? Are you tired of living? Do you know that I kill without blinking an eye?"
As he spoke, he pulled the broadsword outwards again, the sharp blade reflecting a ghastly white light that was terrifying.
But Jing Zhe wasn't afraid of him. He grinned and said, "General Babuwan, you should put the knife back. Doesn't your hand get tired from holding it like that?"
"..."
I told you I kill without blinking an eye, and you ask me if my hands get tired? Babu was speechless with anger: "Aren't you afraid?"
"I'm not afraid, because I know you wouldn't dare kill me."
"..."
Ignoring his astonished expression, Jing Zhe continued, "I also know that the Prince of Jin promised you many benefits, such as cotton-padded clothes and grain. Otherwise, would your Western Frontier Heavy Cavalry Regiment have dared to travel thousands of miles to Liangzhou to arrest people?"
"..."
Babu's eyes widened even more; he couldn't fathom how Jing Zhe knew all this.
"Moreover, the only condition the Prince of Jin has for you to do these things is to capture me alive, preferably to keep me under control and in your capital, is that right?"
"..."
At this point, Babu was at a loss for words.
"So, you don't dare kill me—no, I should say you don't have the authority to kill me, so what's the point of drawing your sword?"
His words were full of contempt, but every sentence made sense. Babu couldn't say a word and finally had to put the knife back.
“I wouldn’t dare kill you,” Babu raised his head and glared fiercely at Jing Zhe, “but if you dare to meddle, believe me, I have a hundred ways to make you wish you were dead.”
Tonight is the perfect opportunity. Even if we have to force it, we must win over Empress Yueyao. Otherwise, if we really meet their king, not only will someone else get the meat, but he won't even get the soup!
Therefore, he absolutely did not want anyone to ruin his plans.
But Jing Zhe wasn't afraid at all. "I'm going to take care of this matter! If you try to touch me, you'd better think twice!"
"Do you think it's worth making such a fuss over the fact that the Prince of Jin gave you such great benefits and even ordered you to deploy a heavy cavalry regiment just to capture an ordinary person like me?"
"..."
Babu remained silent, clearly taken aback.
"If it were that simple, he would have Tongtianque under his command and could have done it himself! The reason he came to you is because he fears the power of the sect behind me! Let me tell you, the three major sects in Anguo besides Tongtianque are all closely related to me! I have a very close relationship with the three major sects. You should know the consequences of provoking the three major sects. I don't need to say more, do I?"
"..."
Babu thought quickly. Although he found Jing Zhe's words somewhat unbelievable, he listened with great seriousness. It seemed that the most likely reason why the Prince of Jin dared not touch such an ordinary person was this!
As for why he has close ties with the three major sects, that's not something Babu needs to concern himself with.
"My orders are to bring Young Master Jing before our King. I will not do anything else."
Babu took a breath, but still didn't want to let Empress Yueyao go.
"But why is Young Master Jing interfering in my affairs with the Empress?"
"We have no choice but to intervene!"
Jing Zhe rubbed his hands together, thinking that since he had already touched the back of a yak once, it wouldn't be too much to hug it now, right?
It's okay if she goes too far, she won't dodge anyway!
Having made up his mind, Jing Zhe grinned, his arm already resting on Empress Yueyao's waist: "Because she's my woman!"
"..."
Empress Yueyao was startled; her previously stiff body began to burn hot.
...
When Jing Zhe led Empress Yueyao out of the tent, her body was still incredibly stiff.
The sky above the desert seemed to be shrouded in a layer of sand and dust, which obscured the already faint starlight. Apart from the flickering campfires on the outskirts, there was no other light.
Halfway there, Empress Yueyao stopped and looked up at Jing Zhe. Because it was too dark, Jing Zhe couldn't tell what her eyes were trying to express.
"you…"
"Your Majesty, you are welcome!"
Jing Zhe quickly waved his hand and said modestly, "What I can't stand the most is people who bully women!"
"you…"
"I'm really fine, I just did it on the spur of the moment!"
"I…"
"Oh, Your Majesty, why are you being so polite? If Your Majesty truly wishes to thank me, could you perhaps grant me a token or something? It would make things easier for me when I travel to Yueyao Kingdom in the future, wouldn't it?"
Jing Zhe asked with an expectant look on his face.
"..."
After a long silence, Empress Yueyao finally spoke in a slightly angry voice, "Well, I was going to thank you, but what I want to say now is, shouldn't you take your hands off me?"
"Forehead…"
Jing Zhe gave an awkward, sheepish smile: "This... I got a little too into the role, I hope Your Majesty won't be angry!"
Then, reluctantly, she took her hand down. It has to be said that Empress Yueyao's figure was excessively good, with a slender waist and an absolutely wonderful feel.
The two fell silent again and walked toward the tent.
Reaching the tent door, she reached out and lifted it. Inside, it was pitch black. No matter how strong Empress Yueyao was, she was still a young woman in her twenties, and given what had just happened, she was still somewhat afraid.
Seeing Jing Zhe about to lift the door and go in, Empress Yueyao gritted her teeth and finally said, "Could you... come... to my side?"
At this moment, Empress Yueyao has already set aside her noble status. The change in her address from "this king" to "I" reveals the change in her mindset during this period, which is both devout and humble.
Upon hearing this, Jing Zhe paused for a moment, without even turning around to look. He didn't stop moving, but with a forceful pull, he lifted the tent door and bent down to go inside.
"..."
Empress Yueyao bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes, and clenched her fists, cursing herself: When did you become so despicable?
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