With wives as numerous as clouds and soldiers as numerous as a million, you say he's a useless

"It seems that Pavilion Master Leng really does have what I want here," Ye Cheng'an said, staring intently at Leng Yuheng.

Leng Yuheng felt extremely uncomfortable under his gaze; this was the first time she had ever seen Ye Cheng'an look at her like that since she had known him.

Domineering and brooking no argument, just like a superior.

Of course, in a sense, Ye Cheng'an's recent actions in Liuzhou have indeed deterred some forces, bringing him closer to becoming a true regional overlord.

However, perhaps because of the other party's previous approachability, his sudden change in how he interacted with him made Leng Yuheng feel very uncomfortable.

However, Leng Yuheng was no ordinary young lady. She came from the martial arts world and was able to establish a huge organization like Yanyu Pavilion, which was ostensibly a place of pleasure but was actually an assassination organization and intelligence system. She had her own abilities.

So, after only a moment of surprise, she said to Ye Cheng'an, "I don't have what the young master wants right now, but it's not impossible to get it with some time and effort."

"However, what will the young master offer in exchange? My Misty Rain Pavilion will not do things for others for nothing."

There's room for discussion!

Ye Cheng'an was secretly delighted. "Then it depends on what Pavilion Master Leng wants."

After a moment of contemplation, Leng Yuheng said, "How about this, I can arrange for my people to help the young master obtain this special cultivation technique first, but I haven't figured out what I want yet. The young master can owe me for now, and I'll tell you when I've figured it out."

Ye Chengan nodded, "Okay, but this condition cannot be immoral, involve indiscriminate killing of innocent people, involve collusion with the enemy or treason, or violate conscience and morality."

Leng Yuheng nodded, "Okay."

Because of Leng Yuheng's straightforward personality, the two reached an agreement in just a few words. Ye Cheng'an had dinner with her and then returned to his residence.

However, to his surprise, Zhao Xuefu actually set up a table of food and wine for him in his room.

"Young Master, you have achieved a great victory over the Northern Barbarians today, capturing their fierce general He Qinghan. I have prepared wine and dishes to celebrate for you." Zhao Xuefu, dressed in a long red and gold brocade dress, looked at Ye Cheng'an with a charming smile.

The moonlight shone on her face, adding to her mystery and allure.

It must be admitted that Zhao Xuefu truly deserves the title of the most beautiful woman in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Ye Cheng'an glanced at her briefly before looking away. "Princess, I have already eaten outside."

"!" Zhao Xuefu was taken aback, not expecting such an answer after her careful preparations. "But I put so much effort into preparing these... Even if the eldest young master has already eaten, shouldn't he do me the honor of having just a few bites?"

Ye Cheng'an gave her a deep look, then sat down opposite her. "Princess, you never come to the palace without a reason. You've prepared wine to celebrate for me this time, but what business does the court have?"

Zhao Xuefu shook her head, "I did not report what happened in Liuzhou to the court."

Ye Cheng'an was somewhat surprised. "Why?"

Zhao Xuefu was sent by the imperial court to monitor him, so how could she possibly help him conceal something?

"I remember the eldest prince once said that you would not come to the capital, nor serve the court. If I wanted to be with you, I would have to stay in the Northern Border." Zhao Xuefu said softly, "Before, I was unwilling, but now, I have come to my senses."

"Young Master, are you still willing to marry me?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Cheng'an's gaze deepened. Was Zhao Xuefu serious?

Or is there some other scheme at play?

"Princess, marriage is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly. Please don't joke about it," Ye Cheng'an said coldly.

Zhao Xuefu immediately corrected, "No, I'm not joking, I'm serious."

"If I said that I came to Liuzhou with the eldest son to see the methods and courage of the eldest son of the Northern Border, then after arriving in Liuzhou, the eldest son first successfully controlled the locust plague, then used thunderous methods to subdue Xiao Heming, severely punished the nine city officials, and later invented the repeating crossbow and spinning wheel, repelled the Northern Barbarians, and trampled the Nine Dragons Alliance underfoot... then you have completely shown me what a true extraordinary man is."

"I believe that among the countless men in the world, none possess your strength. Of all the men under heaven worthy of my attention, you are the only one!"

"Therefore, I have decided that I will stay in Liuzhou and be with the eldest prince forever."

Zhao Xuefu spoke earnestly, her gaze unwavering.

This heartfelt confession would touch almost anyone.

But Ye Cheng'an's eyes remained clear-headed and suspicious. "Princess, are you sure everything you've said comes from the bottom of your heart? And that you have no other motives?"

Zhao Xuefu nodded without hesitation, "You don't believe me?"

"I don't really believe it," Ye Cheng'an said without any hesitation.

Zhao Xuefu didn't care. After all, she had thought a lot during this time. Her position was originally opposed to Ye Cheng'an's, so it was reasonable for him not to believe her.

But it doesn't matter, the other party will believe her soon.

"It's alright, I will make the young master believe in me in my own way." Zhao Xuefu said as she got up and sat in Ye Cheng'an's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck.

And she offered her red lips.

In the past, Ye Cheng'an would have definitely pushed Zhao Xuefu away, but today, he did not.

Because after drinking the wine that Zhao Xuefu handed him, his body suddenly felt very hot and restless.

Zhao Xuefu's cool body and the faint fragrance emanating from her body served as an antidote to his restlessness.

He just wanted to hold the other person tightly in his arms and try to absorb all the good in them.

"You drugged the drink?" Ye Cheng'an pinched Zhao Xuefu's chin, forcing her to look at him.

Zhao Xuefu smiled and said, "Don't put it so harshly, Young Master. How could I have drugged you? I was just trying to add a little fun between us."

"Young Master, do you think I'm beautiful? How do I compare to Mu Yanqi?"

"The King of the North is incompetent and corrupt, and has bullied you for years. Don't you want to take me away from him, whom he originally intended to marry off to his two sons?"

Zhao Xuefu is really good at stirring people's emotions.

In her words, and under the strong effects of the drugs, all the grievances the original owner had suffered at the hands of Ye Jinglan, Su Wanrou, and Ye Jinyu over the years, and all the things that had been taken from her, surfaced in her mind.

Zhao Xuefu also loosened her belt at the opportune moment.

Upon seeing her fair and smooth skin and perfectly curvaceous figure, the beast imprisoned in Ye Cheng'an's heart finally broke free of its cage.

They were clamoring for more.

"Princess, this is your last chance. If you wish to stop, it is still possible," Ye Cheng'an said, trying his best to restrain himself.

Zhao Xuefu kissed his lips, "I don't want to stop, young master. Don't hesitate, do whatever you want to do to me."

"Please don't pity me just because it's my first time~"

Zhao Xuefu, being born into royalty, had naturally learned some things about intimate matters and knew that the first time was not as wonderful as imagined. Therefore, she also drank a few cups of aphrodisiac wine.

At this moment, the drug took effect, and two faint blushes appeared on her snow-white cheeks, as beautiful, mysterious, and alluring as the sunset glow.

Ye Cheng'an pulled her close by the waist and walked towards the bed.

Outside the room, Zhuyu fetched a basin of water, intending to help the young master wash up, but she never expected that Hongluan would be waiting outside the palace.

She stared blankly into the room, and in an instant, she understood everything.

After being beaten to the punch by the Western Regions' female prime minister Mu Yanqi, she was then snatched away by Zhao Xuefu.

Zhu Yu immediately felt very bad.

But in the end, he did nothing and quietly left, leaving the space to the young master and Zhao Xuefu.

……

Ye Cheng'an had never seen Zhao Xuefu so tearful. As the Ninth Princess of the Great Qian Dynasty, she always presented herself with poise and dignity, unlike ordinary women who were delicate and frail.

But tonight, she was as soft as a cloud, as gentle as a flower swaying in the wind and rain.

Seeing this, Ye Cheng'an couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. "Princess, you said you were afraid of pain earlier, why did you have to be so stubborn?"

Upon hearing Ye Cheng'an's teasing remark, Zhao Xuefu bit her lip and said, "Who told you I'm afraid of pain? I don't feel any pain at all!"

"I was just thinking about some things."

"What?" Seeing that she was clearly in pain but still pretending to be strong, Ye Cheng'an couldn't help but tease, "I'd like to know what the princess is thinking at a time like this."

Zhao Xuefu snorted lightly, "I'm thinking, I am the ruler, and you are the subject, so naturally there's no reason for you, a subordinate, to bully your superior..."

With that, Zhao Xuefu flipped over and took the initiative.

This was something Ye Chengan hadn't expected.

Zhao Xuefu's stubbornness made her unwilling to admit defeat in this regard.

However, this was for the best. With the moonlight, he could take in Zhao Xuefu's exquisite face, her cascading long hair, and her perfect curves...

It can be said that Zhao Xuefu's stubbornness and competitiveness, to some extent, brought him great benefits and enjoyment.