Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Unable to resist, he asked Yang Yuru, "Where is Consort Yu? How is she?"

Yang Yuru was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and said with a touch of sadness, "Sister Yu... she's doing very well in Jiaofang Palace..."

Jiang Hao immediately sensed something was wrong upon hearing Yang Yurou's words.

Yu Xiaoming was clearly in Huachun Palace, so why would she move to Jiaofang Hall in Chang'an Palace?

He then recalled the rumors circulating before and couldn't help but question Yang Yuru, "How has Chi Junlin treated you? How has she treated you...?"

"Your Majesty..." Yang Yuru's eyes were filled with tears, and she dared not speak.

As a man, Jiang Hao understood what was happening at a glance.

With an incredulous expression, she asked Yang Yurou, "Where is Consort Yu? Why hasn't she come to see me? Has she called my name? Has she pleaded with Chi Junlin?"

Yang Yuru shook her head with a sad expression.

"How could this be... how could this be... I always doted on her so much..."

As Jiang Hao spoke, his face suddenly turned angry. He pointed at Yang Yurou and cursed, "You jealous woman! It must be because you don't want her to come see me! Why didn't you let my Consort Yu come? You selfish and jealous woman! Jealous woman!"

As he spoke, he picked up a plate from the table and threw it forcefully at Yang Yuru.

Yang Yuru stood there, stunned, even forgetting to dodge.

Fortunately, the guards nearby reacted quickly, raising their hands to stop the food tray, and then angrily stepped forward to press Jiang Hao down onto the bed.

Then, with an icy expression, she said to him, "Your Majesty, please have some self-respect."

Jiang Hao lowered his head with a sinister and angry expression, looking extremely displeased.

Yang Yuru came to her senses and recalled how she had humbled herself and begged Chi Junlin just to see Jiang Hao.

And then I saw that he actually treated me like that.

She couldn't help but burst into tears.

The guard beside her said to Yang Yuru, "Your Majesty, the person has been seen. If there is nothing else, please leave."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yuru glanced at Jiang Hao again.

Seeing that he still refused to look at her directly, she couldn't help but show an expression of utter disappointment.

Then he turned around and, escorted by several guards, left the place in a daze.

Chapter 22 Is this the ultimate enjoyment that an emperor possesses?

The inner garden, Chang'an Palace, Jiaofang Hall.

At this moment, Chi Junlin was leaning back on a reclining chair in the courtyard of the main hall.

Watching the palace dancers and musicians perform a court dance for him, he felt a sense of joy and celebration.

This piece was commissioned by the former military governor of the Southern Kingdom and composed by a master musician for Consort Yu, to be presented to Jiang Hao on his birthday.

It can be said that this piece of music was tailor-made for the imperial concubine.

At this moment, the lead dancer in the dance formation was Yu Xiao, dressed in gorgeous costumes.

Look at her elegant posture and graceful dance; she truly lives up to her reputation as a graceful and charming dancer.

Jiang Qianju was sitting next to Chi Junlin, who was holding her with one arm.

Although she always wore a spoiled and unhappy expression, she still obediently leaned against Chi Junlin's chest and peeled grapes and longans for her with both hands.

At this moment, Zheng Gaoda hurried over and turned to Chi Junlin to report on the Empress's experience with Jiang Hao.

Chi Junlin nodded, indicating that he understood.

Jiang Qianju snorted coldly and said, "What a spineless good-for-nothing. Yang Yuru was really blind to marry him."

Chi Junlin smiled and glanced at Jiang Qianju, but said nothing.

Meanwhile, Consort Yu, whom Jiang Hao described as utterly loyal, seemed to have grown tired from dancing. She came to Chi Junlin's side, leaning against him, her innocent and adorable face revealing itself like that of a naive young girl.

She then pleaded sweetly, "General, please peel some longan for me!"

Chi Junlin smiled and pinched her rosy cheeks. He took a longan from the plate, peeled it, and fed it to Yu Xiao.

Yu Xiao leaned against Chi Junlin's legs, revealing a happy and satisfied expression.

Chi Junlin waved his hand again, signaling the musicians to stop.

Then the palace maids led the musicians and dancers away to rest.

At this moment, Yu Xiao also peeled a longan and presented it to Chi Junlin's mouth like a treasure, saying ingratiatingly, "This servant will also peel a longan for the Commander-in-Chief."

Chi Junlin opened his mouth and took it in.

Jiang Qianju, who was standing to the side, showed an unhappy expression and snorted softly.

At this moment, Yu Xiao thoughtfully peeled another longan and offered it to Jiang Qianju.

"Please also include the eldest princess."

"That's pretty much it..."

Jiang Qianju calmed down a bit and then found the Imperial Concubine to be much more pleasing to the eye.

Yu Xiao then revealed a sweet smile, turned to Chi Junlin, and looked up to ask for a kiss.

Chi Junlin lightly kissed her shining red lips, and she leaned contentedly against his lap, revealing a beautiful, innocent smile.

Clearly, compared to Jiang Hao, Yu Xiao has a stronger liking for Chi Junlin and is more willing to be favored by her.

Unlike Jiang Qianju and Yang Yuru, she did not show the slightest resistance when Chi Junlin first visited her.

It's unclear whether she had a strong liking for Chi Junlin or if she was simply more accepting of romantic relationships between women than other women.

Just then, Chizhagu walked in from outside the courtyard and bowed to Chijunlin in greeting.

Chi Junlin gestured for him to come closer, and he came to Chi Junlin's side, whispering to her the intelligence gathered by the spies outside the palace.

After listening, Chi Junlin nodded and said, "I understand."

She then thought for a while, as if she had come up with something.

Then he asked Zagu, "How is my silly brother doing now? What is he doing?"

The foolish younger brother that Chi Junlin mentioned was Chi Junbao, the grandson of the Prince of Zhenbei and the Right General of the Zhenbei Army, also known as the "Foolish Tyrant".

Although he calls him "silly little brother," Chi Junlin and Chi Junbao actually have a pretty good relationship.

This foolish child is a sibling of Chi Junlin, but his mother died in childbirth and he was premature, so he was born with a head ailment. In other words, he is not very bright.

However, this boy is also naturally brave and incredibly strong, with a violent and stubborn personality; once he starts fighting, nothing can stop him. He doesn't even listen to his own father much.

However, in this world, he only listened to Chi Junlin. In the past, he would do whatever Chi Junlin told him to do.

Chi Junlin had always doted on his simple-minded younger brother, raising him in the army since childhood and always giving him the best food first. To him, Chi Junlin was like a mother figure.

In addition, according to common sense, although Chi Junlin is the commander-in-chief of the Zhenbei Army, as a woman, it is not convenient for her to inherit the throne of Zhenbei King.

Therefore, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the hereditary title should fall to Chi Junbao.

But Jiang Hao had gone mad, and no one knew what he was thinking. In the end, he broke the agreement and withdrew the deal made between the Second Prince and the Prince of Zhenbei.

That's why Chi Junlin led his troops into the capital to purge the court of corrupt officials.

At this time, Chi Junbao was assigned by Chi Junlin to the Northern Mang Royal Court, where he commanded about 120,000 miscellaneous troops to suppress the aristocratic families and captured soldiers left behind after the surrender of the two northern kingdoms.

When Chi Junlin led his troops into the capital, he felt that the situation was likely dire and he didn't know what the future held. That's why he left this contingency plan.

But now it seems that the process of taking control of the capital has gone a little too smoothly.

Only then did Chi Junlin remember to inquire about Chi Junbao's matter.

Upon hearing this, General Zagu replied, "Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, we have already received a letter from the Northern Army stating that General Zhongwu, who is stationed in the North, spends his days wrestling and playing football with his soldiers and surrendered generals... and he seems to be having a great time."

"Didn't do anything but play football?"

“…That’s right.”

Chi Junlin tapped his head with his fingers, looking somewhat troubled, but still said, "Then send word for him to come to the capital. It's time to bestow upon him the title of king."

As for the Crimson King's Arrival?

She has no time to think about the throne.

It's not about whether the weather is cold or not, and whether or not you need to wear more clothes.

Upon receiving the order, Chizagu bowed to Chijunlin once again.

Then he stepped aside and stood with Zheng Gaoda without looking to the side.

Yu Xiao looked at the two generals with a curious expression in her eyes.

He then asked Chi Junlin, "Commander, is there really such a thing as martial arts in this world? Are the finger-flicking divine skills and flying leaves that are described in the stories really true?"

Chi Junlin turned to look at her and saw that she had wide eyes, blinking rapidly, and had an extremely cute expression.

He seems to be very curious about the affairs of the martial arts world.

So Chi Junlin picked her up and sat her on his lap, then said, "Want to see it for yourself?"

"I think and think!"

Seeing this, Chi Junlin said to Zagu and Gao Da, "The two generals should practice their skills with wooden weapons and let the Imperial Concubine see the military formations and martial arts of the Northern Territory."

"Yes!" (emphasizing)

Upon receiving the order, the two had several soldiers fetch them wooden weapons for training, which they then arranged in formation facing each other.

Chizagu is the leader of the Iron Cavalry. He fights on horseback all year round. His combat tactics are the same as Chi Junlin's, which gives him an incomparably domineering spear technique.

Zheng Gaoda, on the other hand, is the leader of the Red King's personal guards. He carries a sword all year round, so he is more skilled in swordsmanship and combat techniques.

After they were ready, the two used their best skills and began to fight each other.

For a moment, spears and swords clashed in the arena, and figures swayed.

Dust billowed across the land, and the sounds of fierce fighting echoed endlessly. The scene was truly spectacular.

Upon seeing this, the Imperial Concubine couldn't help but exclaim in surprise and applaud.

Chapter 23 Her jade-like fingers loosened the ribbon, revealing a beauty of such grace. Shy and charming, she resembled a pear blossom in the rain.

Chizagu and Zheng Gaoda have known each other since childhood and have been sparring with each other for many years, so they have an extremely accurate grasp of each other's skill level.

Although the scene looked like the two were exchanging moves and fighting each other very excitingly.

But laymen watch the excitement, and experts watch the door.

Chi Junlin could tell at a glance that the two of them had not used their full strength; they were just putting on a show to demonstrate their martial arts skills to the Imperial Concubine.

In the end, Zheng Gaoda was "narrowly defeated" by Chizagu because his wooden sword was shorter than his wooden spear.

This also confirms the saying "an inch longer, an inch stronger," and the notion that the spear is the king of weapons.

After watching the two fight, Yu Xiao clapped repeatedly and said, "Well done! Well done! You two generals are truly heroes! You must be the most skilled fighters in the army!"

Chi Junlin then held his gun and cupped his hands, saying, "I am ashamed to say that when it comes to martial arts, I am but a nobody. It is the Commander-in-Chief whose martial arts are unparalleled in the entire army and who rarely encounters an opponent."

Upon hearing this, both Yu Xiao and Jiang Qianju showed expressions of surprise.

Jiang Qianju immediately turned to Chi Junlin curiously and asked, "You're actually stronger than those two? You have that kind of strength?"

Chi Junlin waved his hand and said modestly, "I just haven't met anyone who can defeat me yet."

Upon hearing this, the two girls immediately begged Chi Junlin to show them what he could do.

Chi Junlin couldn't refuse them, so he had no choice but to stand up and take the wooden spear from Chi Zhagu's hand.

Then he spun a few times in the arena, kicking up clouds of dust.

He then shook the ironwood spear until it was like a long whip, and then used his internal strength to break the spearhead three inches off.

This can be considered a demonstration of their true strength.

The two girls gasped in surprise and joined the guards in applauding and cheering in the courtyard.

Chi Junlin waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that it was nothing.

Just then, a palace maid came in from outside and reported a few words to Zheng Gaoda.

Zheng Gaoda then came over and told Chi Junlin that the Empress had returned to the palace.

She was sitting on the phoenix couch, silently weeping.