A spirited young woman in a green robe rushed in.
"Qin Xin?" Jian Qin Wan exclaimed in surprise.
"Greetings, Miss Qin Wan, and greetings, Marquis An Guo!"
After a slight bow to the two, Qin Xin stated her purpose: "My master sent me to deliver something to the Marquis An Guo, and to inform him that the person who drew the portrait of Ghost King Liang Xiao is actually the Painting Immortal of Jinling, the third daughter of the Zhuo family, Zhuo Xun. Her original intention was not to frame the Marquis An Guo..."
Liang Xiao immediately explained the whole story to Qin Xin, who looked at Zhuo Xun with surprise and suspicion.
"I already know I was wrong..." Zhuo Xun said with a shamefaced expression.
"Marquis An Guo truly possesses great magnanimity!" Qin Xin said with a wry smile.
As she spoke, Qin Xin turned to Jian Qin Wan and said, "Miss Qin Wan, my master also asked me to remind you that you must work hard!"
"Work hard?" Jian Qin Wan was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed with understanding. She glanced at Liang Xiao with a hint of resentment.
There were many beautiful women who liked Liang Xiao, and the Qin Saint was clearly worried that her disciple would "lose favor" and was urging her on!
Qin Xin was ordered to stay and look after Jian Qin Wan for a while, and also to provide intelligence for Liang Xiao.
Liang Xiao summoned Chen Shaoling and handed him two letters: "Senior Brother, send someone to the capital to ensure that both my grandfather and Master Hong Xiu receive the letters! As for His Majesty, Zhuo Ling Jun has already sent a letter in advance."
"What did Marquis An Guo just call me?" Chen Shaoling's eyes lit up.
"Senior Brother..." Liang Xiao pouted.
"I understand, I understand!" Chen Shaoling winked at Liang Xiao and, under Jian Qin Wan's embarrassed gaze, trotted off to make arrangements.
Zhuo Zifang did not rush back to Jinling. He only sent his guard captain, San Quan, back first to report his safety.
Li Xiu Yun repeatedly discussed with Liang Xiao and Zhuo Zifang, and also mobilized people, hoping that Liang Xiao could discover talent in Luzhou as much as possible.
At night, Liang Xiao stood on the balcony looking at the starry sky, holding a map of Jiangnan delivered by Li Xiu Yun, which marked the situations in various regions.
"Jiangnan, it really doesn't look peaceful."
Jian Qin Wan and Yue Lian listened to Liang Xiao's soliloquy, not daring to disturb him.
They didn't understand these things and could only accompany and comfort Liang Xiao.
Returning to their lodging, as Liang Xiao was about to send Yue Lian and Jian Qin Wan to rest, Qin Xin suddenly appeared, her expression grave.
"Marquis An Guo, you and Miss Qin Wan are still sleeping in separate rooms?"
Jian Qin Wan's breath hitched, and she secretly thought it was not good!
So Qin Xin's purpose in coming here was not just to deliver a message...
"Separate rooms?" Zhuo Xun, standing nearby, blinked her large, watery eyes, looking confused.
"Oh, no, she's just sending Yue Lian and the others to bed," Liang Xiao quickly replied.
Yue Lian understood and looked at Zhuo Xun: "Miss Xun, you're going to sleep with me, right?"
"Okay!" Zhuo Xun nodded obediently.
This was a good opportunity to deepen her feelings with Liang Xiao's family and gather information about him!
Jian Qin Wan stared blankly as Yue Lian "betrayed" her, leading Zhuo Xun to the room that should have been theirs to share.
Liang Xiao, holding the blushing Jian Qin Wan by the hand, walked into his room. Qin Xin followed them in silently, moved all the tables, chairs, and the carpet out of Liang Xiao's room, and closed the door.
"Alas, as your husband, I really have no choice with your master and the others!"
The increasingly shameless muttering of a certain person made Jian Qin Wan tremble all over, lost in her own world.
Under the covers, Jian Qin Wan held Liang Xiao's arm again, not daring to meet his gaze.
"You must not kiss me like that night again, I can't stand it sooner or later..." Jian Qin Wan said weakly.
"Then shall I continue telling you 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms'?" Liang Xiao asked.
"I'll love to hear whatever you say."
Jian Qin Wan replied without thinking, then suddenly realized and quickly changed her words: "I can reluctantly listen to whatever you say..."
"Oh, my wife, your husband is losing out so much."
Before Liang Xiao could finish speaking, Jian Qin Wan had obediently kissed him.
"Tonight, I'll let you call me 'wife' all night, and then you're not allowed to push your luck..." Jian Qin Wan said shyly.
A certain person completely let go of his inner shamelessness and put on a wronged expression: "You wish. You've never called your husband 'husband'."
Jian Qin Wan summoned her courage, her voice like a mosquito's: "Husband~ Please tell me a story..."
Liang Xiao was immediately overjoyed: "Then as your husband, I'll reluctantly let you call me 'wife' all night."
Jian Qin Wan then realized she had been "tricked" and pinched Liang Xiao's calf in embarrassment and annoyance.
Unlike the flirting couple in the room, high in the capital of Great Liang, two figures gazed north with solemn expressions.
They were none other than Emperor Mu Cheng of Great Liang and Marquis Zhen Guo, Qin Feng!
"I never expected the Dugu family would be so desperate, pushed by Liang Xiao," Mu Cheng said with a smile, remaining silent.
Qin Feng remained silent.
Because the national policies promoted by Liang Xiao in Great Liang had been effective, the Dugu family had sent people to Great Liang to claim credit, hinting that they could pledge allegiance to the Emperor of Great Liang and help him take over the Central Plains.
Mu Cheng looked at the starry sky, his heart filled with ambition: "If Jiangnan descends into chaos, this era will see the rise of my Great Liang! The natural barrier north of the Heng River has been a dream of past emperors, and I, too, wish to cross it!"
Qin Feng reminded him: "Father, we must not act rashly. In my estimation, the chaos in Jiangnan may not happen, and even if it does, it will be quashed with thunderous force!"
"What makes you say that?" Mu Cheng was somewhat displeased.
This was a great opportunity!
Qin Feng sighed: "The situation in Great Qian has not collapsed as my son and Father Emperor had predicted. Instead, it has become increasingly stable."
"It's because of Liang Xiao," Mu Cheng sighed.
"My son is not afraid of Liang Xiao, but he deeply understands the gap between the two countries. Great Qian cannot be rushed. Otherwise, the final outcome for our Great Liang will not be taking over the Central Plains, but rather the ruin of our nation and the death of our family, serving as a stepping stone for others! The snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman benefits!" Qin Feng sighed.
This time, it was Mu Cheng's turn to be silent.
After a long while, Mu Cheng sighed: "I am unwilling!"
Great Liang and Great Qian shared the same ancestry. While they maintained a surface-level friendly relationship, they had frequently tried to undermine each other in secret.
Mu Cheng had also arranged for people to spread rumors throughout Great Qian, hoping to provoke suspicion between Liang Xiao and Xiao Qing. However, all these rumors had disappeared without a trace.
Xiao Qing did not pay any attention to these rumors at all, and even forbade his officials from openly criticizing Liang Xiao!
Qin Feng analyzed: "Father, there are still vast, fertile lands in foreign countries to the south that can be conquered and unified, thereby developing national strength and waiting for the opportune moment. If we don't even have the ability to conquer barbarian lands, how can we conquer Great Qian, which has the Emperor of Great Qian and Liang Xiao?"
Mu Cheng sighed: "It can only be so! But, you have only met Liang Xiao a few times, why are you so certain that with him around, Great Qian cannot be rushed?"
Qin Feng looked at the starry sky, his gaze deep, and finally revealed his thoughts: "Because, my son believes that General Tian is actually still alive, and even... Liang Xiao is General Tian himself!"
Upon hearing this, the usually steady Emperor of Great Liang trembled all over, a look of rare terror appearing on his face!
At the same moment, Xiao Qing finally received a letter from Zhuo Zifang at night.
Xiao Qing's face was full of jealousy: "Hmph, wasn't I right? Even if my elder brother didn't want to be a womanizer, he would still be surrounded by beauties..."
Ning Xue Jun couldn't help but chuckle: "It shows that the Second Master Liang is too outstanding, but he will never be disloyal to His Majesty."
The two Immortals of Jinling were both granddaughters of Zhuo Zifang!
Xiao Qing's face broke into a smile, and she huffed again: "When he returns to the capital, I will tease him severely, making him understand who truly cares about him!"
After saying that, Xiao Qing seemed to realize something was wrong, and her small face flushed.
I am the ruler of a nation, yet I am thinking of teasing my own minister...
Seeing Ning Xue Jun's knowing smile, Xiao Qing quickly changed the subject: "Mother, he's unfamiliar with the people and places in Jiangnan, should I arrange something else for him..."