Although Yu Honghua knew that Qiao Qiu was warning her about the night ahead, she still couldn't help but feel heavy-hearted and sad.
Seeing that they were starting to talk about their private matters, the second and third brothers quickly said, "Big brother, you guys chat, we're leaving now."
Without waiting for Yu Honghua and Qiao Qiu to speak, he led the villagers home.
Soon, only Qiao Qiu and Yu Honghua remained at the entrance of the village.
"Husband, are you questioning my feelings for you?" Yu Honghua said in a deep voice.
"No, we haven't figured out each other yet tonight. She won't listen to me so easily, so I have to be a little more forceful, and only within the limits of what I can say."
"Husband, are you just saying this for show?" Yu Honghua asked.
Qiao Qiu looked into her eyes and said seriously, "Honghua, I'm not joking. If I still want to spend my life with you, I have to keep my word."
Yu Honghua nodded, "I understand, my husband. Don't worry, even if I knock myself out or poison myself, I will never let myself go out at night."
Qiao Qiu nodded and kissed her forehead. "Honghua, I believe you."
Yu Honghua hugged Qiao Qiu, "Husband, you must come back soon."
“I will try my best. I still want to give you a home,” Qiao Qiu said.
Hearing this, Yu Honghua felt a warm glow in her heart.
Qiao Qiu took out a rosewood hairpin from her bosom and placed it in Yu Honghua's hand. "This is a hairpin I made overnight. It can't compare to others in terms of material, but it's a token of my affection. Let it accompany you for this time in my place. When I come back, I will exchange this one for another one."
The rosewood hairpin had a simple design, with the larger end resembling a bean sprout. Yu Honghua held it in her arms like a treasure, pouting and saying, "You've already given it to me, you still want it back? No way."
Qiao Qiu laughed, "Okay, I don't want to go back. I'll just take you there, okay?"
Yu Honghua was pleased. "That's more like it."
Qiao Qiu waved her hand, and more than twenty men in black appeared. "From now on, your duty is to protect the safety of this place. You may leave."
"yes."
Qiao Qiu faced Yu Honghua and said, "I'm leaving. Take care."
"My lord, please take good care of yourself." Yu Honghua choked up a little.
"good."
After a tearful farewell, Qiao Qiu descended the mountain alone. Just as he reached the foot of the mountain, a man in black landed before him, standing respectfully with his hands at his sides.
"Keep a close eye on Madam. The moment she leaves the mountain gate, knock her unconscious and take her back with you."
"yes."
"You don't need to listen to her orders, you just need to remember my orders."
"Rest assured, Master, I will absolutely not allow Madam to step out of Feihong Mountain."
Qiao Qiu nodded in satisfaction, "Okay, let's go back."
"yes."
The man in black went back, and Qiao Qiu opened her fan, waved it, and turned to walk towards the main road.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Qiao Qiu stopped and snapped her fan shut. "You've been sneaking around following me all the way from Feihong Mountain. Now you can come out, right?"
"Royal brother."
The people following behind came out from behind the tree.
Upon hearing that familiar voice, a glint flashed in Qiao Qiu's eyes; it was Dongfang Wuye.
Indeed, all her younger brothers were keeping an eye on Feihong Mountain, so there was no reason for them not to send people to guard the foot of the mountain. Only Dongfang Wuye was an exception; he had no trusted confidants, so he had to do everything himself.
Qiao Qiu turned around, toying with her fan, her tone rising, "Royal brother? You're a prince?"
Dongfang Wuye was dressed in plain clothes, his face smeared with soot, making him look dirty here and there, which probably covered up some of his delicate features.
"Brother, you don't need to pretend you don't know me. Every habit you have is imprinted in my heart. You can fool others, but you can't fool me." Dongfang Wuye's feelings were complicated. His eldest brother was actually the richest man, Meng Yuanqing. Just how much power did he control?
Qiao Qiu raised an eyebrow slightly. Had Dongfang Wuye fallen for her?
"Brother, why did you come down from Flying Red Mountain?" Dongfang Wuye asked.
"This is none of your business. Here's a piece of advice: don't interfere in my affairs. Also, don't reveal my secrets." If things are exposed, it's hard to say what Qiao Qiu might do to protect herself, but she'll stick to her bottom line: she absolutely won't harm these brothers. Of course, if they bring it on themselves, that's none of her concern; she doesn't have the saintly compassion to protect them.
These words deeply wounded Dongfang Wuye's heart. He had chased his elder brother all the way here, only to hear him say, "It's none of your business"?
"Brother, I want to help you."
"If you really want to help me, help me manage the country," Qiao Qiu said.
"What did you say?" Dongfang Wuye's eyes widened, his heart pounding in his chest like a hammer blow. He hadn't misheard, had he? Such an important position, and now Dongfang Wuche was going to give it up to him?
"I'm not giving it to you directly. I will put you through many tests. Only if you pass them all can the throne be yours." Qiao Qiu decided it was better to cultivate the male lead first. After all, this was destiny, and it wouldn't hurt to give God a taste of success first.
"Brother, since you have the ability, why don't you become emperor yourself?" Dongfang Wuye asked the question that had been on his mind the most. Dongfang Wuche's trip to Feihong Mountain seemed to have changed a lot.
"I never wanted to sit in this position. You should think about it: how tiring is it for a person to sleep later than a dog and get up earlier than a rooster every day, not only to handle state affairs but also to deal with the women in the harem? Is that something a human being can do?" Qiao Qiu felt a surge of bitterness whenever she thought about the days when she was the leader of the country. Moreover, at that time, she did not have a harem, only a clingy husband.
Dongfang Wuye was dumbfounded. This was the first time he had ever heard such remarks, especially coming from Dongfang Wuche.
Qiao Qiu coughed lightly, which slightly ruined her image. "In short, let whoever wants the position of emperor or crown prince take it. I, for one, don't want it."
"Then why, Your Majesty, do you..." Dongfang Wuye could only ask half of the question before he could stop. Wasn't he in the same predicament himself? Yet he was still in dire straits. If it weren't for his own safety, why would he bother to risk his life?
"For the sake of my own life, my favorite thing is to travel and enjoy the scenery, but the prerequisite is a good emperor who can shoulder the responsibility of the country and has that sense of responsibility. Only then can I travel around without worry, and when I'm bored, I can also help him solve some problems. Moreover, under such circumstances, I don't need to worry about my own safety. Therefore, I must have a force that is beyond the control of the court." Qiao Qiu deeply understands the principle that whoever has the bigger fist calls the shots.
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