His Highness the Madman gave in again today.

Chapter 101 You were a dog to begin with.

no one.

Feng Xingyu did not soak in the pool.

She turned her head and found him lounging lazily on a soft couch by the pool.

She wore a loose, dark silk nightgown, the front slightly open, revealing her sharp collarbones and a small patch of her chest.

His dark hair was unbound and casually draped behind him, with a few strands of wet hair sticking to his forehead. In the misty steam, his handsome face lost some of its usual coldness, and his whole body exuded a captivating sense of relaxation.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and his gaze locked precisely on Mo Sangyu who was walking in.

His eyes were deep and unfathomable, filled with an undisguised intensity, like a predator eyeing its prey.

Mo Sangyu paused almost imperceptibly.

"You're back?"

Feng Xingyu spoke, his voice lower and hoarser than usual, echoing slightly in the empty, damp hall.

"Um."

Mo Sangyu walked over and sat down on the couch next to him: "So you're free today, have you finished all your official duties?"

"Everything important has been arranged."

Feng Xingyu reached out and took her hand, gently stroking her palm with his fingers: "The rest, Jinzhi and Wen Zhixia can handle."

His hands were warm from the pool water, and the touch made Mo Sangyu's palms tremble slightly.

"Ayu."

He gently pulled her closer to him: "Do you remember what you promised me that day?"

coming.

Mo Sangyu's heart skipped a beat, but she feigned ignorance: "What did I promise you? That I would take care of your health and not overwork myself?"

Feng Xingyu chuckled softly, his voice magnetic and aggressive, as he spoke in her ear: "Playing dumb with me?"

He raised his other hand and gently pinched her chin, forcing her to turn her head to look at him.

In the misty steam, his eyes were dark and deep, filled with emotions that were both familiar and somewhat strange to her.

"You said... once you're done with this busy period, you'll make it up to me properly."

He kindly reminded me, each word carrying a deeper meaning: "Now, isn't it time to keep your promise?"

A breath brushed against her cheek.

Mo Sangyu's throat moved, feeling as if the temperature inside the hall had suddenly risen considerably, and even the air had become thinner.

If I agree to his request, will tonight be a disaster?

"Um... I've been traveling all day and I'm a little tired. I'd like to go back and rest first..." she tried to make a last-ditch effort.

"tired?"

Feng Xingyu raised an eyebrow, and with a little force, pulled her from the couch next to him into his arms, letting her straddle his lap: "Perfect, let's soak in the hot spring to relax."

He held her close, their bodies pressed tightly together, and through the thin fabric of their clothes, they could clearly feel each other's warmth and heartbeat.

"Feng Xingyu..." Mo Sangyu wanted to say something more.

"Shhh."

He gently pressed a finger to her lips, looking deeply into her eyes, his voice low and filled with an irresistible tenderness and force: "Ayu, don't even think about escaping."

After saying that, he didn't give her any more chance to speak and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

This kiss carried the pent-up longing, the suppressed anxiety after separation, and an undisguised desire.

More intense and thorough than ever before, the conquest of cities is not to be refused.

A misty haze hung in the air, and palace lanterns swayed gently.

The gentle lapping of the pool water became the only accompaniment at that moment.

One hour later.

"No... I can't take it anymore."

Mo Sangyu offered a weak protest: "I...I want to sleep."

"Good boy, one more time."

Feng Xingyu forcefully coaxed: "This is the last time."

"..."

After an exhilarating and intense workout...

Its daybreak.

Mo Sangyu didn't even know how she got back to her room.

Anyway, when I opened my eyes, I found it was dark again.

That's a pervert!

As she rubbed her aching back, she sat up in bed when Feng Xingyu brought in a meal.

"woke up?"

He placed the tray on the table, walked to the bedside and sat down, reaching out to tidy her slightly messy long hair: "Are you hungry? I had someone make some soup."

Mo Sangyu glared at him weakly, but didn't say anything.

Knowing he was in the wrong, Feng Xingyu quickly apologized, "It's my fault, I couldn't control myself."

He paused, then added, "Next time... I'll try my best."

"Try to what?" Mo Sangyu asked irritably, "Try to keep me from getting out of bed?"

Feng Xingyu was taken aback by her retort, then chuckled softly and leaned over to kiss her forehead: "Try... to be a little more restrained."

That's what he said, but the lingering smile and satisfaction in his eyes weren't very convincing.

Mo Sangyu sneered, "Do you think I'd still believe you?"

"Really!" Feng Xingyu held up three fingers and swore, "If I lie to you again, I'm a dog."

"You were a dog to begin with."

Mo Sangyu was too lazy to argue with him; it would be pointless anyway.

She threw back the covers and tried to get out of bed, but almost lost her balance as soon as her feet touched the ground.

what a shame.

Feng Xingyu quickly caught her, picked her up, and carried her to the table, carefully placing her on a cushioned chair.

"Have some soup first."

He ladled out a bowl of fragrant chicken soup, blew on it, tested the temperature, and then held it to her lips.

Mo Sangyu was indeed hungry, so she drank a few mouthfuls from his hand.

The warm soup made me feel much better.

She took the bowl and slowly drank it herself.

Feng Xingyu sat opposite her, watching her eat quietly with gentle eyes.

"The matter here at Tiehe is almost resolved."

After she had almost finished eating, Feng Xingyu finally got down to business.

"Lu Jin and Han Xiao have completed their military preparations and are ready to deploy troops at any time. Baiyue and Cangqi have been strengthening their border defenses. Jin Zhi's idea is to take over the Night Wolf Kingdom first."

Mo Sangyu put down her spoon and wiped her mouth. "What's the current situation in Night Wolf Kingdom?"

"The king of Night Wolf Kingdom is seriously ill, and the princes are fighting fiercely, causing chaos in the country. Moreover, the main force of the army is gone. Now is the easiest time to take down a country."

"I think we can attack the remaining three countries simultaneously."

"at the same time?"

Feng Xingyu looked at her, a thoughtful look flashing across his dark eyes.

The current situation certainly requires a more swift and decisive action.

Their recent actions have already attracted the attention of many forces, and further delays will inevitably be detrimental to them.

"Okay, I'll go talk to Jinzhi and the others about it."

"I'll go too."

After getting dressed, Mo Sangyu went out of the palace with Feng Xingyu to find Gu Jinzhi and Wen Zhixia.

At that time, Gu Jinzhi and Wen Zhixia had just come out of the Ministry of War and were at the patrol camp outside the city.

Seeing Feng Xingyu and Mo Sangyu arrive together, Gu Jinzhi was somewhat surprised: "Coming out so late, is something the matter?"

"Sister Mo."

When Wen Zhixia saw Mo Sangyu, she smiled brightly and said, "It's been a long time. You're finally back."

"Um."

Mo Sangyu nodded, looking towards the tent in front of him: "Let's go inside and talk."

The four people entered the tent.

"Regarding the next operational plan..."

After telling them Mo Sangyu's thoughts, Feng Xingyu asked, "What is our current troop strength?"

Upon hearing this idea, Gu Jinzhi first looked at Mo Sangyu and praised her, "As expected of Madam."

Only the lady dared to make suggestions that others wouldn't even dare to think of.

He quickly went through the feasibility of the matter in his mind, and how to arrange things to increase his chances of success.

"Currently, we have just integrated the Iron River army, and together with Youdu City and the grassland tribes, the total number has exceeded 500,000. However, the actual number of people who can fight will be reduced by a portion."

In a short while, Gu Jinzhi had a general plan in mind.

"The Night Wolf Kingdom is currently the weakest and in internal turmoil, so it doesn't need too many troops. One hundred thousand will suffice. With General Chu, Lu Jin, and Han Xiao leading them, there shouldn't be any problems."

After saying that, he looked at Wen Zhixia and asked, "What do you think?"

Wen Zhixia knew Chu Tianxiong best, and upon hearing this, she nodded confidently: "The general is very capable in combat, and with General Lu, General Han, and Deputy General Wang, I think there will be no problem."

Gu Jinzhi looked at her and smiled gently.

He then continued, "Baiyue and Cangqi are of similar strength and border each other. If we attack only one of them, the other is likely to send troops to help us or take the opportunity to harass our rear."

"In this situation, the lady's suggestion is actually more advantageous to us. Sending troops at the same time will keep them busy with their own affairs."

Having said that, he looked at Feng Xingyu: "My lord, my suggestion is that you and your wife each lead an army to attack Baiyue and Cangqi respectively. I will immediately transfer Yuan Zhao, Han Chong, and Yan Qing over, and Ya Zi will also help. What do you think of this arrangement?"

"Can."

"No!"

Mo Sangyu and Feng Xingyu spoke at the same time.

One agreed, the other disagreed.

Mo Sangyu agreed, while Feng Xingyu objected.

The two exchanged a glance, and Mo Sangyu said, "Okay."

Feng Xingyu: "No way!"

"Can!"

"no!!"

Gu Jinzhi and Wen Zhixia: "..."

So, who really has the final say?

Gu Jinzhi fell silent. Wen Zhixia looked at him and saw him gently shaking his head at her, so she also remained silent for the time being.

Feng Xingyu sat upright in the main seat, with Mo Sangyu sitting beside him.

After a few more exchanges, Mo Sangyu suddenly stood up and walked towards him, placing her hands on the armrests of his chair: "Feng Xingyu, I said, it's fine!"

Just as Feng Xingyu was about to speak, Mo Sangyu lowered her head and kissed him, silencing him with a kiss. Then she pulled away and asked, "Is it okay, hmm?"

"..."

He reached up and touched his lips.

He didn't say anything more.

Gu Jinzhi turned her head to look elsewhere.

But before he knew it, his eyes met Wen Zhixia's.

A suspicious blush rose on Wen Zhixia's face, and she looked away in a fluster.

"that……"

Gu Jinzhi cleared his throat awkwardly before continuing, "Since... Master has no objections, then it's settled."

He quickly spread out a map, began to allocate troops in detail, delineate the attack route, and clarify the responsibilities of each general.

Mo Sangyu sat back in her seat with satisfaction, a silent smile playing on her lips.

Feng Xingyu glanced at her helplessly, but there was no real anger in his eyes, only a hint of indulgence that he had been manipulated.

In fact, he knew very well.