Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

The sun hangs high in the sky, its rays cascading like a waterfall. The vast palace, with its rows of buildings, exudes an aura of ancient history and vicissitudes. Armored soldiers are everywhere, and the Wei banners flutter in the wind.

"My lord, news has come from Eunuch Li that the Rouran have invaded the border, launching a large-scale military campaign into Yanbei. They were then decisively defeated by Marquis Dingbei, Yan Shicheng. After the defeat, Marquis Dingbei provided relief to the Rouran from the snow disaster, and the Rouran leader was convinced, saying that as long as the Yan family is here, the Rouran will never invade the border again."

The guards reported respectfully in low voices.

Su Li, dressed in eagle-armored armor, his hand resting on his sheathed longsword, his red cloak rustling behind his waist, gazed at the outer square leading into the palace. After listening to his subordinate's words, a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

Without a doubt, it was at this moment that Marquis Dingbei was added to Emperor Wei's death list. His secret communications with enemy troops on the border and his efforts to provide snow disaster relief were both taboos of the emperor.

In his view, Yan Xun's father was a military genius, but completely lacked political wisdom.

"The chaos is finally about to begin."

As Su Li spoke, she looked at the group of people who had entered through the city gate. They were Yuwen Yue, Yan Xun, and Yuan Song. They had obviously learned of the Rouran invasion and were going to join the army to resist the foreign enemy.

As if they had seen him, Yan Xun and the others waved to him.

Su Li smiled and raised her hand in acknowledgment, indicating that Yan Xun was indeed a good friend before he turned evil, much better than other noble children.

Unfortunately, the current Wei emperor is suspicious, cunning, and ruthless, not a wise ruler. Moreover, this is a chaotic world, so his only goal is to seize the world and become the supreme ruler. The two sides are enemies!

Su Li stood on the city tower and looked into the distance. Just like in the original drama, only Yuwen Yue was summoned by the Wei Emperor. In addition, he had just learned that Yuwen Huai had also entered the inner palace. It was clear that the death of the Marquis of Dingbei was not far off.

After finishing his duty that day, he returned to the Black Mountain Courtyard, and more detailed information came from the palace.

Yuwen Yue was ordered to activate the Spy Agency, but he did not gain control of the Imperial Guards. This was clearly because of Su Li's presence. The Wei Emperor was not stupid; he knew that it was impossible to give any more military power to the Yuwen family.

Yuwen Huai was also ordered to investigate the detailed intelligence of the Marquis of Dingbei, and the contest between these two may determine the ownership of the Spy Paper Eye.

Su Li also wanted this intelligence agency, but under the watchful eye of Emperor Wei, he dared not make any small moves. In the world today, besides the Spy Paper Heavenly Eye, there are also the Southern Liang Secret Bureau and Chu Qiao's Cold Mountain Alliance, two other intelligence organizations.

Among them, the Hanshan Alliance, composed of Jianghu spies, is the strongest, and Chu Qiao is the daughter of Luo He, the former leader of the Hanshan Alliance.

Su Li had been eyeing her, but the girl hadn't recovered her memories since losing them, which was giving him quite a headache.

"Ah Chu, I've noticed you've been slacking off in your martial arts practice these past few days. From today onwards, you're not allowed to leave the manor to play around without my permission," Su Li said, looking at the round-faced girl across the table who was munching on rice.

"No, I've been practicing martial arts very hard." Chu Qiao said, opening her big eyes. After her sisters arrived at Black Mountain Academy, she had put down all her burdens. In addition, she hadn't suffered the hardships of the hunting grounds and hadn't been bullied by the steward or anything like that. Her heart was pounding and her personality was lively. She had gradually returned to her true nature.

"Then work twice as hard. The world is in chaos right now. The Rouran's invasion is just a sign. Who knows, one day this huge imperial city might be looted. If you don't have the strength to protect yourself then, you will still be taken as a slave," Su Li said coldly.

"Young Master, didn't you say you would protect us?" Chu Qiao swallowed the rice in her mouth and licked her pink lips.

"In chaotic times, who can protect whom? I might have already died on the battlefield by then."

Su Li spoke slowly, her figure disappearing from the living room.

Hearing his words, Chu Qiao felt a flutter in her heart. She lowered her head and murmured for a while before continuing to eat, her round, pretty face showing determination.

Su Li appeared serious, but it was all an act. Once he returned to his study, he reverted to his true nature, pretending to study military texts.

With a creak, the door was gently pushed open, and Zhi Xiang slowly came over carrying pastries and tea, placing them one by one on the table. She was about to turn and leave.

"Don't go yet, I have something to ask you."

Su Li put down the military book in her hand and looked at the other person. She had a beautiful face, fair skin, and a slender figure in a light blue dress. She looked respectful and gentle, and such a girl was quite endearing.

Zhi Xiang listened obediently to Su Li, who then asked, "Ah Chu isn't from your Jing family, is she?"

"Huh?" Zhi Xiang exclaimed in surprise, biting her lip and remaining silent.

"I'm asking you if you are or aren't?"

"Xiao Liu is a girl my father picked up, but I assure you, young master, that A Chu is not a bad person. She may be a little lively, but if she offends you in any way, I am willing to take the punishment for her."

Zhi Xiang was silent at first, then she began to speak, her words pleading as she knelt on the ground.

"Who said I was going to punish you? I just felt that her temperament was a bit different from yours, and I was just asking out of curiosity."

Su Li went over and helped her up, and casually brushed away the non-existent dust from under her knees where the dress was pressing down.

Upon hearing this, Zhi Xiang breathed a sigh of relief and tried to pull her hand out of Su Li's warm palm, but she couldn't.

Looking up, I saw an intense heat in his bright black eyes, as if fire were burning within them…

"...Young Master!"

Su Li picked the woman up in one go.

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The blazing sun dispelled the boundless clouds and mist...

In the Black Mountain Courtyard, Su Li's study is built by the lake, offering a clear view of the shimmering water, blooming lotus flowers, and verdant leaves, resembling a work of art under the sunlight...

Zhi Xiang struggled to sit up on the bed, instinctively grabbing the sheets.

Her voice was hoarse, yet filled with a delicate and alluring charm as she softly called out, "Young master, are you there?"

No one responded, and Zhi Xiang was in a real bind. What should she do? She couldn't very well go out wearing just a bed sheet.

As she pondered and struggled with her troubles, she heard footsteps outside. The door to the inner room was pushed open, and the twin sisters, Xiao Qi and Xiao Ba, entered.

"Sister, you really did spend the night at the young master's place last night!"

Xiao Ba looked at Zhi Xiang, who was wrapped in a sheet with a shy expression, and said with surprise and envy.

"Why did you all come here?" Zhi Xiang wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground. After being applauded, the first people she saw were her own sisters, which made her extremely embarrassed.

Xiao Qi said with a smile, "Young Master instructed us to take good care of you today, since you worked hard last night..."

"Sister, you've hit the jackpot! Look at the clothes the young master prepared for you—all made of the finest silk, along with jewelry and this silver bell."

Xiao Ba wished she had been the one last night. In the Yuwen family, servants had the lowest status. Moreover, if a maid was over a certain age and did not serve the emperor, she would be paired with a male servant, and the children born would still be servants. The only way for them to escape this fate was to climb into the bed of a nobleman.

Zhi Xiang clearly succeeded in getting rid of this identity shackle last night.

Xiaoqi added, "You also got a private room, and the daily dishes were upgraded to the Silver Bell level."

"Yeah?"

Zhi Xiang shyly rubbed her forehead and hair, unsure how to respond. She could see the envy in her twin sisters' eyes.

"Let me get dressed first. I'm a little hungry. Let's talk after we eat."

The two women exchanged a glance, then stepped forward with smiles, saying in a slightly ingratiating tone, "We'll help you..."

On the other side, at the Black Mountain Academy's training ground, with a loud thud, an arrow pierced the target, shaking violently, demonstrating its immense force.

"Young Master spent the whole night with Sister Zhi Xiang, and you still have such strength in your arms. Your martial arts are truly unfathomable." Chu Qiao's tone carried an ambiguous emotion, whether it was a compliment or a criticism.

"Even if you bring two more of your sisters, I won't get tired."

Su Li fired another arrow, which struck the target. His current physical attributes, enhanced by his skill points, are probably stronger than those of Lu Bu and Zhao Yun.

Charging into enemy lines alone and taking the head of a general amidst the chaos is not difficult!

Chu Qiao gritted her teeth; what those bad people were saying...

"Ah Chu, when will your memories return? Do you feel it?" Chu Qiao shot another arrow.

"Sometimes I dream that I hear someone calling my name, but I can't remember who it is."

Chu Qiao also knows that her background is a mystery and that she has lost her previous memories. She restores her inner strength through martial arts practice and occasionally recalls her past.

"Don't rush, think about it slowly."

Su Li handed her the bow, then casually took the silk handkerchief Jin Zhu offered and wiped her hands. She then picked up the fragrant tea that her sister Jin Si offered with both hands and began to enjoy it with a pleasant mood.

Chu Qiao glanced at the three men, feeling helpless. This young master was a two-faced person. He was both shrewd and cunning, able to endure the hardships of martial arts training, and also skilled in nightly revelry and endless bedroom pleasures.

She was truly amazed, and also felt a surge of bitter anger...

The Rouran invasion was like a large stone thrown into the lake of Western Wei; the ripples on the surface have subsided, but underneath, a turbulent storm is brewing.

Su Li guarded the palace during the day and enjoyed himself at night, coldly observing the power struggles between Yuwen Yue and Yuwen Huai. The days passed by like this, and soon the Lantern Festival arrived.

On the Cold Food Festival, a white rainbow suddenly appeared, piercing the sun. In this ancient society, people from all walks of life discussed what this omen meant.

However, the Lantern Festival in the Imperial City was still held as usual, and the night had never been as lively and dazzling as it was today.

"Come on, okay? What's the point of staying home for the Lantern Festival when we finally get to celebrate?"

Chu Qiao kept chattering beside him, and even reached out to grab Su Li's arm and shake it incessantly. The latter finally got up with a look of utter exasperation on his face.

"Let's go, go and see them all, and call Zhixiang, Yiyi, and Jinzhu along too."

Chu Qiao moved her lips; she wanted to be alone with the bad guy from before.

Su Li led several women and a large number of guards out of Black Mountain Courtyard. After leaving the streets of high-ranking officials and nobles and entering the main road, they saw colorful lanterns everywhere they went and a dense, surging crowd of people.

Seeing that the women seemed interested, he instructed, "You don't all need to stay by my side. Take a few guards and go have some fun."

"Thank you, young master!"

The girls had received many rewards from the Black Mountain Academy and had a lot of spare money. It was a rare treat for them to come out and stroll through such a large night market. After exchanging greetings, they enthusiastically dispersed into the crowd.

"Aren't you going?" Su Li asked Chu Qiao.

The latter pouted and said matter-of-factly, "I have to keep you company, young master. You must be so bored by yourself!"

"Tsundere!"

Su Li reached out and pinched her cheek, then grabbed her wrist and walked forward as well.

Chu Qiao's eyes lit up with joy, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her lips as she lively told him the little stories about the street lanterns.

"Look, candied hawthorns!"

Chu Qiao bought a string of candied hawthorns from a passerby, skipped over, and brought it to Su Li's lips: "Try it, it's very sweet."

Su Li took a bite and chewed, then grabbed her slender white wrist and walked back, "Let's go back when you've had enough fun."

"Wow, it hasn't been that long!"

Chu Qiao looked dejected, but seeing Su Li's cautious and serious expression, she could only bite her lip and follow behind, eating candied hawthorns one after another.

Su Li was thinking to herself that Xiao Yu of Daliang should already be outside the city, and it would be dangerous for the two of them to play on the street any longer.

He wasn't afraid of the assassins Xiao Yu had arranged, but he still needed them to disrupt the situation in Western Wei for his own benefit.

Sure enough, news soon spread that the defense map of the border between Wei and Yanbei had been stolen. The Wei emperor was furious and immediately ordered the execution of dozens of officials guarding the map, and ordered Yuwen Yue to thoroughly investigate the case.

Su Li knew that the target was Xiao Yu from the Liang Dynasty's secret bureau. She and Yuwen Yue had been pen pals for many years, and had a deep relationship, but they were enemies rather than friends, and it was difficult for them to take things further.

In other words, Yuwen Yue did not have the ambition to conquer the world; otherwise, the resources he possessed would have made him a truly blessed and fortunate individual.

Su Li usually deals with this kind of person by cutting off his arms first. Xiao Yu is a major enemy, so he should either be imprisoned or killed. Otherwise, the other party will make it very difficult for him to seize power in the future.

"Move one thousand Xuanjia soldiers to garrison near the capital, ready to obey my orders at any time..."

Su Li threw a token in front of the kneeling spy and gave the order in a cold voice.

The Western Wei Dynasty had a system of fiefdoms with intertwined clans, and each family had a large number of private soldiers and assassins. The Yuwen family was no exception. The Black Mountain Academy had the Xuanjia Army. After crossing over to this world, he reorganized and trained them, using modern weapons to train a special forces team to be used in critical moments.

dong dong!

"Young master, Jin Si and I have arrived." A clear and melodious female voice came from outside.

"Come in!"

Jinzhu and Jinsi, dressed after their bath, had their hair cascading over their shoulders. Beneath their silk miniskirts, their two shapely and slender legs were as pink as lotus roots. They stood shyly before Su Li, wearing small cloth shoes.

Su - half-exposed breasts, curvy waist, absolutely gorgeous!

Su Li looked her up and down, and upon closer inspection, she realized that the girl in traditional Chinese style looked quite charming in modern clothes.

"Come in with me."

He went into the inner room first, and the Jinzhu and Jinsi sisters exchanged a glance before shyly following him in.

It wasn't their first time serving others; their nervousness stemmed solely from the fact that their outfits tonight were a bit odd and too revealing.