"I summoned Miss Yunyao here precisely for this matter." This matter is likely to cause complications if delayed any longer, and Yue Zhixiao cannot wait any longer.
"At this time tomorrow, Prince Xiao will receive what he desires." Yun Yao's slightly raised eyebrows and eyes exuded a captivating charm.
"After this is accomplished, I will surely grant you a lifetime of prosperity."
Yue Zhixiao sized up the beauty before him. She was delicate and graceful, with a shy and demure air. If she were... she would surely have a different kind of charm. But for him, she was not as alluring as the male prostitute next door. Thinking of this, and the fact that Zebin had found him a handsome and dashing man a few days ago, a slight stirring of desire rose in his heart.
"Then Yunyao thanks the Emperor of Yue in advance."
"Haha, Miss Yun Yao is absolutely right. Ze Bin, please take Miss Yun Yao out."
The bewilderment in Yue Zhixiao's eyes was something others couldn't see, but how could Zebin not see it? He had been with him since childhood. A subtle, dense pain surged into his heart, as if his entire body was being torn apart.
"Please, Miss Yun Yao." Ze Bin escorted Yun Yao to the city gate, but instead of returning the same way, he went straight back to the Prince Xiao's residence.
Yue Zhixiao locked the hidden door at the entrance of the cave from the inside, and gently turned the golden dragon ornament on the bookshelf. A thick stone door opened, and next to the study was the bedroom from that day. The two rooms were separated by an extremely thick stone wall, so the "beauty" in the bedroom could not hear anything.
The beauty wore a red robe; her slender figure was neither too tall nor too short, and she was too pale with powder and too red with rouge. Her skin was as white as snow, and her teeth were like pearls, making her extremely alluring.
"Your Majesty~" A magnetic voice, with a touch of allure, and more importantly, the fact that the person called him "Your Majesty" made Yue Zhixiao's face light up with joy.
The beauty led Yue Zhixiao to the bedside, loosened the corset around his waist, and her soft red lips lightly brushed against Yue Zhixiao's skin. The tingling and warm touch made Yue Zhixiao feel as if he had been burned by a raging fire, and he instantly became burning hot.
The scent of lingering passion filled the entire secret room.
Lying in bed, Zebin's mind was filled with the image of Yue Zhixiao's confused state, and he couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
Today is the day Yan An is to be released. There are still two hours until dawn, and Yue Xiyuan is already standing in front of the door waiting.
"Your Highness, something terrible has happened! A group of undead has appeared in the Southern Border and has already persecuted the village closest to the Southern Border." An Si rushed over as soon as he received the messenger's message.
"Brother, I'll take my leave now. If An'an comes out, please let me know." Yue Xiyuan turned and left without lingering.
In the main hall, the Left Chancellor Chen Guang, with tears streaming down his face, said, “The southern border is dangerous. I fear only the Regent can bring peace to our Yue Kingdom.” He looked as if he had been thinking of Yue Kingdom with all his heart and soul.
“What Prime Minister Chen says is true, but my fourth brother also escaped death during the trip to the Southern Territory. Does Prime Minister Chen want my fourth brother to go into danger again?” Yue Zhixiao was full of righteousness. If it weren’t for the past grudges, he would really be convincing.
Chen Guang immediately knelt on the ground, "Your Majesty, I dare not. However, only the Regent has seen the living dead in the Southern Territory and has fought with them many times. I'm afraid no one in the court knows more about these living dead than the Regent. Moreover, His Majesty has been unwell for many days and should recover in the next few days. Besides, Your Highness Prince Xiao is also in the court."
"Yes, yes, the Regent is incredibly brave and invincible, making him the perfect choice to wipe out the bandits in the Southern Territory," echoed one of Yue Zhixiao's ministers.
"Indeed, perhaps only the Regent can get rid of those living dead."
"Alright." Yue Xiyuan's face was ashen, and his eyes grew increasingly cold.
"Your subject Yan Cheng is willing to go to the southern border with your subject Yan Yi to wipe out the living dead and share the burden of the Yue Kingdom." Yan Cheng also understood that if Yue Xiyuan went on this trip, the court would probably fall into Yue Zhixiao's hands.
"Pass down the order to dispatch twenty Tiger Division soldiers to accompany General Yan Cheng to the southern border to annihilate the rebels. All the guards of the southern border must obey General Yan's orders without fail; anyone who disobeys will be executed."
"Your subject thanks the Regent."
"Court is adjourned, General Yan, please wait." Yue Xiyuan handed the package that Eunuch Wang was holding to Yan Cheng.
“Father-in-law, this is the deworming medicine that Jingzhan just prepared. It was given to me by An'an during our last trip to the Southern Territory. Jingzhan prepared it according to the medicinal ingredients. You and my elder brother should always keep it with you. The rest can be given to Tiger Master. Also, this bottle contains antidote pills. Please take it as well.”
These past few days, the Emperor has been taking the antidote pills newly prepared by Yan An, and he gave the previous antidote pills to Yan Cheng as well. Yan Cheng had also heard from Yan Yi that Yan An would come out today, and he assumed that a new antidote pill would be prepared by then, so he did not postpone it any longer.
After bidding farewell to Jiang Luo in the palace, Yan Cheng and his son Yan Yi set off for the Southern Border, but unfortunately they did not get to say goodbye to Yan An.
Creak... The door to Yan An's boudoir opened.
"Miss, you're finally out." Bai Tao and the other three were overjoyed to see Yan An.
"Where's my older brother? Where's Yue Xiyuan?" Yan An noticed that he didn't see Yue Xiyuan or his older brother besides the four of them. He wondered if something had happened to them.
"Miss, news has come from the palace that there is unrest again in the Southern Border. The Prince has ordered the Master and the Eldest Young Master to go to the Southern Border. The Prince is probably still dealing with state affairs." Bai Tao told Yan An everything she knew.
“Miss, don’t worry. Doctor Su has already prescribed medicine for Master and Young Master, so they won’t be affected by the insects. His Highness has also sent twenty Tiger Warriors to accompany Master.” Bai Tao continued, seeing her young mistress’s worried expression.
"That's good. Just put the food in my room. Bai Tao, if Yue Xiyuan comes, give him this letter and this medicine box." The Tianshan snow lotus has grown a lot today and will probably bloom soon. There can't be any accidents. She can't wait for him outside.
"Yes, Miss." Bai Tao carefully put the letter away.
Yan An returned to her boudoir, locked the room, and brought the food into the space.
At this moment, Yue Xiyuan rushed over after finishing his official business. "Has An'an come out yet?" Yue Xiyuan frowned when he saw Bai Tao carrying a medicine box. A bad premonition welled up in his heart.
"Your Highness, Miss just came out and went back in. This is a letter and medicine box that Miss asked me to give you."
He ultimately missed it. Yue Xiyuan took the letter, opened it, and read, "Yue Xiyuan, everything is normal, wait for me, mua~" Although it was only a few words, it was the best news Yue Xiyuan had received in recent days, and he couldn't help but smile with a captivating smile.
Bai Tao and the other three looked at Yue Xiyuan, who was smiling. They were doomed. They saw the Regent smile, and they were about to be silenced by the Regent. Bai Tao quickly placed the medicine box in her hand into the hands of An Si, who arrived late. "This servant takes her leave."
An Si was panting heavily on the side; his prince was running so fast that he really couldn't keep up.
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