Gu Yanran's pupils suddenly contracted.
Qi Che was very satisfied with her current expression and went to the next room with a blank expression.
After the door was closed, Gu Yanran touched the pinch marks on her neck and suddenly smiled.
She curled up in bed like a venomous snake that had found new prey.
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The next day, Li's father and son brought an elite force to Youzhou City and joined Chu Qingluan.
At dawn, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the gate of Youzhou City. Li's father, wearing the official robes of the prefect, followed by his eldest son Li Heng, wearing light armor, and Li Yao, came to visit Chu Qingluan.
Upon receiving the news, Chu Qingluan directly ordered them to meet the emperor in the prefectural hall.
"Your humble servant, Li Zhengde, and my son come to see Her Royal Highness the Princess."
In the meeting room, Chu Qingluan sat at the top, while Zhixia, dressed in the red cavalry uniform of the Phoenix Feather Guard, stood aside with his arms folded, examining the three members of the Li family.
Father Li bowed and saluted with an attitude of neither servility nor overbearing. Although he was over 40 years old, he did not look old at all. Instead, he had the bearing of a refined scholar.
Chu Qingluan raised her hand to signal, "Lord Li, there is no need to be so polite. I have heard that the Li family has been operating the northern border trade route for generations. I have heard of this a long time ago."
Li Zhengde stood up straight, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
Although the princess is young, the calmness and composure revealed in her words already show her extraordinary qualities.
"Your Highness, you are too kind. Although Longxi is located in a remote area, I have always remembered the grace of the court and dare not slack off."
Chu Qingluan nodded slightly and glanced at Li Heng and Li Yao.
The two brothers bowed at the same time, "Greetings, Princess!"
Chu Qingluan raised the corners of her lips slightly, her eyes were gentle: "I have heard that the two young masters of the Li family are both young talents. After meeting them today, they are indeed worthy of their reputation."
She first looked at Li Heng and praised him, "Lieutenant General Li is in charge of the Longxi camp at a young age. I heard that he led the troops himself when we put down the horse bandit rebellion last year. His courage is truly admirable!"
Li Heng's ears turned red, and he clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, I am so ashamed to accept your praise."
Chu Qingluan turned to Li Yao again and said, "As for Second Young Master Li, I heard that you and Zhixia worked well together in this plan to wipe out the White Lotus Sect. You have made an indelible contribution! I am very pleased."
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