Dongfang Hao's aggressive approach towards the State of Chu was solely for her sake.
If he continues playing like this, he might lose himself.
She didn't want to see Dongfang Hao like this either.
Dongfang Hao didn't speak, but Chu Qingxuan could tell that Dongfang Hao had already wavered.
Chu Qingxuan continued, "I don't want to fight anymore. It's time to go back to our little cabin."
Long Yao performed exceptionally well on this expedition, and given that the emperor already favored this prince, Long Yao was certain to take the throne upon their return.
Dongfang Hao remained silent for a long while before finally saying, "Okay."
This war ended with the surrender of the State of Chu.
After Long Yao finalized the arrangements, the Long Kingdom army returned to the capital.
Long Yao and Dongfang Hao led their troops to victory, and the emperor rewarded the three armies. Chu Qingxuan was among them, though she was wearing a veil.
At the banquet, Chu Qingxuan saw a familiar face; the person was sitting among a group of princes.
Chu Qingxuan asked Dongfang Hao, "Who is that person?"
Dongfang Hao asked, "Who is it?"
Chu Qingxuan said, "Purple clothes."
Of all the ministers, only one wore purple.
"That's the Eighth Prince, Long Hua, the son of the Imperial Noble Consort. What's wrong?"
Chu Qingxuan said in a low voice, "That person once asked me to assassinate Yue Jinyun."
As soon as he finished speaking, Dongfang Hao's eyes changed slightly. Could it be that the incident of the Crown Princess being injured back then was related to Long Hua?
At this moment, Long Hua stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Father, General Dongfang and my fourth brother have won a great victory. I feel that we should not only reward them with material things."
The emperor asked with a smile, "Then what does my son think should be rewarded?"
"Your Majesty, General Dongfang is past the age of marriage and still does not have a wife. I think we can find a suitable young lady from among the ministers and bestow her upon him. As for my fourth brother, we can send him a few concubines..."
Dongfang Hao sneered inwardly, "So you're trying to plant someone by my side, aren't you?"
Chu Qingxuan watched the show from the sidelines.
Dongfang Hao knew exactly what Chu Qingxuan meant. He wasn't afraid of anything, and he stepped forward as well, saying, "Your Majesty, I already have someone I love. There's no need for you to say that, Madam."
The emperor became interested and asked with a smile, "Who is the person you speak of whom you admire, my dear minister?"
Dongfang Hao looked at Chu Qingxuan and said, "It is the woman sitting next to me."
At this moment, everyone looked at Chu Qingxuan.
Chu Qingxuan: "..."
They exposed me without warning.
The emperor's gaze was also fixed on Chu Qingxuan. He frowned and asked, "I have never seen this young lady before. Who is she?"
Dongfang Hao said, "I picked it up on the way."
Others: "..."
The emperor laughed heartily and pointed at Dongfang Hao, saying, "My dear minister, you jest. I don't believe you."
Dongfang Hao pursed his lips and remained silent.
Should I tell you... that she was the princess of the fallen Chu Kingdom?
Long Hua seemed to have taken an interest in Chu Qingxuan as well, his eyes sweeping over her before finally settling on Dongfang Hao.
"General Dongfang, is your wife wearing a veil because she is too beautiful and doesn't want others to see her?"
Dongfang Hao said in a serious tone, "Yes, stunningly beautiful."
Long Yao, who knew the truth: "..."
I can't laugh.
Chu Qingxuan looked helpless, "..."
That's nonsense.
Long Hua said, "Can we take a look?"
Dongfang Hao said, "Your Highness, please forgive me, I cannot."
Long Hua's expression changed slightly, and he looked somewhat embarrassed.
They really didn't give him any face at all.
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