He believed that this was a true reflection of Leng Qingning's inner feelings.
He thought that Leng Qingning was able to write the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, so she must be filled with grand ambitions to unify the six kingdoms. Therefore, he sent the Crimson Flame Token just to make her smile. He was even willing to give up the heavens and earth in the hope of helping her.
Chi Yan forced a bleak smile, his eyes red, and replied, "Ning'er, I never truly knew you before. After you left, I thought a lot and realized that I didn't seem to understand you at all."
“I saw everything you did during today’s peace talks, and I could feel your thoughts and feelings. Only now do I truly understand. I am willing to do anything for you.”
I will get you anything you want myself.
Leng Qingning, unaware that Chi Yan had imagined so much, asked in confusion, "What exactly are you talking about?"
Chi Yan solemnly promised, "Ning'er, whatever you want to do, I, Cang Qiong, will go through fire and water for you. Please believe me and give me a chance."
Leng Qingning still didn't understand what he was trying to say, and she was too lazy to delve into it.
However, she became interested when the topic of the heavens came up; power had become an indispensable part of her life, albeit imperceptibly.
Having experienced the war, some of her thoughts had quietly changed.
"Alright, remember what you said. Your Azure Sky will be at my disposal."
Chi Yan's eyes lit up. "You agreed? You forgave me? You're willing to give me a chance?"
Leng Qingning smiled slyly: "I haven't forgiven you! But I can give you a chance, it all depends on how you perform."
Leng Qingning left Chi Yan with hope. Putting aside her feelings for him for the time being, she decided to make good use of this hard-won opportunity for the sake of Cang Qiong.
Seeing her relent, Chi Yan was overjoyed. He noticed a fleeting glint of shrewdness in Leng Qingning's eyes, but he didn't care at the moment. As long as he could get her forgiveness, he was willing to be used by her.
"Ning'er, I won't let you down."
He then casually asked her, "May I go back with you tomorrow?"
this…
"Don't you need to deal with the remnants of the Yushan army?" Leng Qingning asked.
Chi Yan didn't care about all that. "I'll leave these matters to my older sister. She's fully recovered, so she can manage the Azure Sky for me."
Speaking of Chi Yin, Leng Qingning immediately thought of Chi Yin's mother. The soul-sacrificing array had failed, so Chi Yin's days were probably numbered. Chi Yin's mother had never harmed her...
Finally, unable to bear it any longer, he reminded her, "The old master is not in good health. You should stay and spend more time with her to fulfill your filial duties."
Chi Yan was so excited that he was reminded by Leng Qingning that he realized he had forgotten about it and felt guilty and regretful.
I have been blaming myself for nearly nine months for not finding a way to save her, and I am even more saddened by my mother's impending death.
The only consolation for Chi Yan was that he hadn't expected Leng Qingning to still care about his mother; she was still as kind-hearted as ever.
"I understand, Ning'er. I'll see you off tomorrow."
"No need."
Leng Qing frowned, putting aside her entanglement with Chi Yan. Chi Yan's mother was, after all, a respected elder, and she would be leaving tomorrow. This parting might be the last time they would see each other.
After careful consideration, Leng Qingning suggested that she visit Chi's mother.
“I will go into the hall with you to say goodbye to the old master.”
Hearing this, Chi Yan was somewhat flattered.
"good."
Leng Qingning followed Chi Yan into the hall to pay her respects to Chi's mother.
While Chi Mu was worrying about the matter of bringing Cangqiong under the jurisdiction of Dayue, she unexpectedly met someone she never expected.
Mrs. Chi was clearly surprised that Leng Qingning would come to visit her. Leng Qingning bowed to her respectfully, which made Mrs. Chi very happy. She immediately put the matter of the regulations out of her mind and chatted with Leng Qingning.
Still remembering the incident of her soul leaving her body, Chi's mother sincerely apologized to Leng Qingning and comforted her so that she and Chi Yan could reconcile.
Leng Qingning did not verbally refuse, as she could not bear to contradict an elder who was about to pass away.
Regardless of her relationship with Chi Yan, Chi's mother was a person worthy of respect in her heart.
Her purpose in coming here was to pay one last visit to the Venerable Lord of the Azure Sky.
To put her mind at ease and to avoid any regrets in the future, Leng Qingning nodded in agreement with whatever Chi's mother said.
The two talked for a long time like family. When they talked about the past, Chi's mother's eyes reddened several times. She felt guilty towards Leng Qingning, but also hoped that she could become her son-in-law.
In Chi's mother's eyes, Leng Qingning was a woman she could entrust with her duties, and she felt at ease leaving Chi Yan in her care.
Chi Yan felt deeply disappointed. His mother didn't understand the relationship between him and Ning'er, nor did she know that her feelings for him had changed...
But Chi Yan didn't intend to expose it; it was all his own doing, and he was willing to accept it.
It was nearly dawn when Leng Qingning finally emerged from the main hall.
I am overwhelmed with mixed feelings and my thoughts are complicated.
It was already past midnight when they returned to the camp. The thick darkness enveloped them, and the former lovers walked together in silence.
Chi Yan suppressed the urge to hug her, only saying "Get some rest" when he safely delivered her.
Leng Qingning smiled politely and turned to return to camp.
Chi Yan watched her retreating figure with a bitter feeling in his heart. He couldn't bring himself to say the words "Wait for me to come find you," which he had rehearsed countless times in his mind.
The next day
The army returned home in a grand and imposing manner.
This journey was incredibly fruitful for Yuejun, as they not only reclaimed Cangqiong but also gained the right to use an army of 500,000.
The Jin army's warships were loaded with food. The soldiers, having survived the ordeal, wept bitterly. War is always cruel, and before they came, they were all determined to either win or die.
Chi Yan stood on the shore watching them leave until they were completely out of sight.
Jin Yan stood against the wind, his gaze deep as he looked at the azure sea below, and an idea suddenly came to mind.
…
After a full month, the army returned in triumph on the eve of the Lunar New Year, and the whole country celebrated.
The New Year's Eve banquet at Yue Palace was incredibly lively.
All the court officials and their families gathered together to offer their congratulations.
"I am deeply gratified to have successfully reclaimed the heavens!"
The royal attendant announced the summons:
"Xie Xiaozhi was appointed as the Grand General Who Protects the Nation and was granted a golden seal."
"Meng Wen was appointed as the Grand General of the State and granted a gold seal."
"Each of them was granted 30,000 taels of gold and 1,000 hectares of
“Each commander shall be granted 10,000 taels of gold, and those below the commander level shall be rewarded according to their merits.”
...
After the eunuch Wang finished reading, several generals and commanders rose to express their gratitude.
"Your Highness, why didn't Her Majesty the Empress reward you?" Biluo asked in confusion.
Bai Yu reminded her, "Be careful what you say, don't talk nonsense."
Wen Yanche looked in a certain direction and saw a handsome silver-haired man with his face veiled sitting there.
Beside him were a new batch of envoys from the Lebanese Kingdom.
"Ning'er, His Majesty must have other plans."
"It's alright," Leng Qingning said with a smile.
She paid little attention to the reward and turned to Biluo and the others, saying, "As the young master of a country, it is only right for me to share the burdens of the nation. Moreover, the fact that Cangqiong is only loyal to me is already the greatest reward."
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