Yu Ji was slightly taken aback.
Lu Xingjian's eyes turned slightly cold: "Go back and think about it carefully."
Yu Ji was filled with conflicting thoughts. Had he agreed or not?
Or do I need to try harder?
Just then, Chief Steward Li entered and reported, "Your Majesty, it's time to rest."
Yu Ji's heart pounded, and she blushed as she looked shyly at Lu Xingjian:
"Your Majesty, may I stay and keep you company?"
Her eyes sparkled, her gaze was alluring, she was charming and captivating.
Today she was wearing a bright red silk brocade dress, making her look like a fiery red fox, extremely alluring.
They are women of mixed ethnicities, and have always been bold and direct.
After yesterday's heartfelt confession, she felt that their relationship could take another step forward.
The tenderness in his eyes yesterday morning was enough to drown a person.
If it weren't for Steward Li ruining the mood, she definitely could have won him over.
So she came to see him specifically tonight.
Inviting him to my home was a pretense; my real purpose was to solidify our relationship.
With her figure and looks, once they consummate their relationship, how could he possibly escape?
Lu Xingjian reached out and picked up a memorial, glancing at her indifferently.
"I have other matters to attend to. You may return now."
Yu Ji lingered with a resentful look in her eyes for a long time, and seeing that he had no intention of stopping her, she finally left unwillingly.
Chief Steward Li asked with a smile, "Your Majesty, the roads are slippery in this snowy weather. Why don't you take pity on Miss Yu and let her stay for the night?"
Miss Yu has a fiery and bright personality, and no man can resist her.
In contrast, Miss Su is beautiful, but she is too bland, like a stagnant pool of water, without any ripples.
Lu Xingjian ignored him, glancing darkly in the direction of the bedroom, and simply gave the order in a low voice:
"Take Miss Su back."
Steward Li sighed inwardly.
If Miss Su had half the enthusiasm and initiative of Miss Yu, she wouldn't be in this situation now.
Su Wanwan composed herself, slowly stood up straight, and opened the door.
Whether she is there or not, he will never lack women.
Even without her, he still lived a vibrant and fulfilling life.
If she hadn't foolishly hidden in the bedroom, Yu Ji would have been able to stay and accompany the emperor without any problem.
When Su Wanwan left, Lu Xingjian kept looking at the memorial in his hand without even raising his head.
Su Wanwan was afraid of disturbing him, so she gave a simple curtsy and quietly left.
Only when her figure disappeared through the door did Lu Xingjian look up at the doorway, his handsome face expressionless.
...
When Su Wanwan returned to her residence, Su Nan and Su Wanying were still awake, and even Xiao Bin was there.
Su Nanqing's handsome face was full of anger, and he slammed his fist on the table: "Nonsense!"
"Don't you even consider yourself a girl?!"
"Don't run around like that anymore!"
Su Wanwan obediently admitted her mistake: "Yes, Father."
Her original intention was to expose the person who was secretly spying on her.
I never expected to catch such a big fish.
If Xiao Bin hadn't led his men to conceal their whereabouts beforehand, she might not have been able to escape.
Of course, she wouldn't have taken this risk if it weren't for Xiao Bin's support.
Seeing that she was remorseful and had a good attitude, Su Nan had no choice but to suppress his anger and calm himself down before giving the following instructions:
"Get some rest. We'll set off back to Beijing as soon as it's light tomorrow morning."
"Yes." Su Wanwan's eyes darted away, and she didn't look at Xiao Bin.
Ever since Su Nan asked her for her opinion on Xiao Bin that night, she has been confused and doesn't know how to face him.
Taking it any further might harm him.
Fortunately, Xiao Bin also adhered to his duty, refraining from looking at or speaking of anything improper.
Always the perfect partner.
As long as she turns around, she can see him silently protecting her from behind.
The next day, when they set off, they did not take the same route they had come by, but instead detoured through Weizhou back to the capital.
Although it will take a few extra days on the road, it will allow us to pass through Weizhou Garrison, to which Xiao Bin belongs.
After all, Su Nan was a high-ranking official in the Ministry of War, so the various garrisons naturally tried their best to curry favor with him. If they could curry favor, their funding for the following year would be more and faster, which was a good thing.
Su Nan only needs to take Xiao Bin to meet the commander of Weizhou Guard, and Xiao Bin will be able to benefit from it and avoid being ostracized.
Weizhou is located amidst towering mountains and is one of the "Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun".
Feihu Pass, one of the "Eight Passes of Taihang", passes through Weizhou.
If the Tatars of the Northern Desert wanted to launch a surprise attack on Beijing, they could either take the Jundu Pass in the north, the Puyin Pass in the south, or the Feihu Pass in the middle.
Walking on mountain paths in this freezing weather is incredibly difficult.
Even more striking are the rammed earth military fortresses scattered throughout the desolate mountains and wilderness.
They were almost one fort every five li, and their numbers were very dense.
Many military forts are abandoned and deserted, with only a ring of earthen walls remaining.
Many fields along the roadside were overgrown with weeds and had been abandoned for a long time.
Even Su Nan, who had been surveying the terrain on horseback, couldn't help but sigh: "It's heartbreaking to see the border troops so neglected."
The group was exhausted when they arrived in Weizhou City.
After a quick wash, Su Wanwan was about to go to sleep when He Ying rushed in and interrupted her.
"Young lady, Lord Xiao has gone to duel with someone!"
duel?
Xiao Bin is not a brave or aggressive person, so why would he engage in a duel?
Su Wanwan quickly got dressed and rushed over.
In front of Jingbian Tower, which is near the north city wall, the open space is covered with a thick layer of snow.
A group of people were gathered in the snow, with two people facing each other at a short distance in the middle.
When Su Wanwan arrived, panting, the duel had not yet begun.
She could hardly believe her eyes as she looked at the man standing opposite Xiao Bin, Lu Xingjian.
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