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Upon seeing Suzaku, whom I had met once before,

Han Yilin replied with a smile, "If His Majesty wants to see me, that's naturally convenient. But judging from what you just said, it seems you already guessed that I was here to provide support?"

"It's just speculation, actually."

Zhuque nodded in response: "After all, the last time I met you was in this area, and I had heard that the Pingtian Army had suffered heavy losses in this region."

Speaking of which,

Her gaze toward Han Yilin held a newfound admiration: "So when I learned last night that there was another force attacking from both sides outside the valley, I guessed it was you, sir."

"I just didn't expect that it would grow so big in such a short time."

"Harmful."

Han Yilin shook his head modestly: "It was just good luck. Let's hurry up and leave, don't keep His Majesty waiting too long."

Before leaving,

After thinking for a moment, Han Yilin decided to bring Cheng Murou along with dozens of plainclothes Imperial Guards.

This isn't about safety,

after all,

You can watch GG resurrect after you die.

Even if something unexpected happens at Ji Yun's place, at worst we'll just have to wait and see.

Han Yilin's true purpose

Besides meeting the so-called fallen empress, there was another matter to attend to: the secret treasures of the Jing Kingdom's royal family, which I had long coveted.

On the map,

The secret treasure is located within the Blue Stone Valley.

We just haven't had the chance to go in and investigate until now. It would be a shame not to go and take a look.

quickly,

Under the guidance of Suzaku,

Han Yilin walked through the valley and entered the interior.

After entering,

The interior space is much more spacious than it appears from the outside.

The camp was built against the mountain.

One after another,

around,

Jing soldiers, clad in armor and armed with weapons, could be seen everywhere.

A guard every five steps, a sentry every ten steps.

Even though a major battle had just taken place the night before, the entire military camp remained orderly. As Han Yilin walked along, his gaze couldn't help but linger on the soldiers a few more times.

Looking around,

Most of the soldiers are of the green rank.

to be honest,

It's the same breed as light infantry.

However, as the game progresses, many units of blue or even purple quality begin to appear.

The weapons and armor worn by these people were clearly superior, and even their spirit and morale were unmatched by ordinary soldiers. Obviously, this should be the elite troops of the Jing Kingdom.

"Tsk tsk tsk..."

Han Yilin clicked his tongue in amazement.

As expected of a former royal family, even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse.

Even after their country had fallen and they had fled to this point, they still managed to retain so many high-quality troops.

of course,

Han Yilin guessed,

these people,

They should be the last elite troops of the Jing Kingdom. Every time these elites die, they are gone, and there is no way to replenish them in a short time.

at last,

Passing through the military camp,

Not far in front of us,

A much larger and more luxurious tent appeared, and it was obvious that it must be where the empress was located.

Once outside the tent,

Zhuque entered the notification first.

A moment later,

That's when he came out.

"Sir, His Majesty requests your presence."

"Let's go."

Han Yilin nodded, but didn't bring Cheng Murou with him, and strode inside.

Lift the curtain,

at a glance,

Han Yilin then saw the figure sitting deep inside the tent.

Ji Yun wore a black phoenix robe with a wide hem draped over her sides. The robe was embroidered with phoenixes with outstretched wings in gold thread. A dark gold jade belt was tied around her waist, which made her already voluptuous and slender figure even more prominent.

On her exquisitely beautiful face,

Even though Han Yilin had seen beauties of Cheng Murou, Xiao Qiyin, and Chu Wanyan's caliber before, he was still incredibly amazed.

On the facial features

It's so flawless that you can't even find any faults.

A straight, upturned nose.

The lips are rosy and full.

Her skin was fair and delicate, and against the backdrop of the black phoenix robe, it appeared even more radiant and snow-white.

and,

Unlike Chu Wanyan,

One glance is enough to make a man's heart flutter.

The beauty of Ji Yun before me was one of elegance and nobility. Moreover, although her gaze was calm, it gave the feeling of looking down at the other person.

this moment,

Han Yilin's heart skipped a beat.

It wasn't that he was nervous, but rather that the imposing aura the other party exuded made him feel very uneasy.

This feeling,

It's not the kind that can be faked.

Rather, it is the prestige that naturally develops from long-term high positions, being worshipped and revered by countless people, and having the power to decide the life and death of countless people with a single word.

It was at this time that

Han Yilin finally understood why Qin Wuyang in history was so frightened that he couldn't walk after seeing Qin Shi Huang.

I understand that as well.

Why was Hou Jing, a powerful warlord who held considerable military power and had killed countless people, still overwhelmed by Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, when they first met?

sometimes,

What I fear may not be the person in front of me personally.

Rather, it is the invisible pressure that is formed by the other party's power, status, and position accumulated little by little over decades.

Just like modern society,

An ordinary person is suddenly summoned and forced to face a high-ranking official alone.

Even if the other party is polite and friendly,

How many people can confidently say that they are completely not nervous?

As the saying goes,

Wealth and status are judged by one's spirit; fame and success are judged by one's character.

Ji Yun before my eyes,

Even though the country has been destroyed and the family ruined, he was once the ruler of a nation, and the majesty of an emperor still remains.

of course,

Compared to Qin Shi Huang, who swept across the six kingdoms,

They're definitely not in the same league.

But that imposing aura still made Han Yilin feel oppressed at first glance.

but,

Take a deep breath.

Han Yilin quickly regained his composure, and when he looked at Ji Yun again, his eyes had returned to normal.

Ultimately...

No matter how strong the momentum,

That doesn't change the fact that she is now a ruler of a fallen kingdom.

At this time,

Ji Yun on the opposite side,

He was also observing the young man in front of him discreetly.