Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

"I heard that these criminals are too rampant and lawless. They even dare to attack the patrol team. If they are caught, they will be cut into pieces." Zuo Nian said.

"Very good. This small task I ask you to do is to capture the criminals who attacked the patrol team for me. This city will then be included in your jurisdiction." Chen Mo said.

Zuo Nian was relieved when he saw that he was only asked to catch the criminals and not to do what he had in mind. He said, "The foreign minister will definitely bring these criminals to justice."

"I knew that Lord Zuo would not let me down." Chen Mo walked up to Zuo Nian, patted him on the shoulder, and said, "From now on, you will be a subject of our Great Wei. Don't always call me a foreign minister. It sounds strange."

"promise."

"Although the Jinxia court has been dissolved now, order cannot be disturbed. I was kind enough to spare the lives of those former Jinxia ministers, but they were ungrateful and always caused trouble for me. The runners and constables under me are even more of a drunkard." Chen Mo said slowly.

Zuo Nian nodded silently and didn't respond.

As if he had seen what he was thinking, Chen Mo said, "Are the people under you still obedient?"

Chen Mo was talking about a group of surrendered soldiers who were previously assigned to Zuo Nian, and they were also Zuo Nian's troops.

"Your Majesty, don't worry. They are not loyal to me but will obey your orders." Zuo Nian said hurriedly.

"In this case, you will need some people to help you govern as the prefect. You might as well dismiss all the good-for-nothings in the city government offices and replace them with your own people," said Chen Mo.

Zuo Nian was startled, but he still came.

If I replace my own people with those in the yamen, if something happens in the city, it will be my responsibility and I will be held accountable.

In this way, I can only continue to offend people and please this job.

By then, the people in the city and the dismissed clerks will hate him, and Chen Mo and the others can distance themselves from them.

"Everything is up to your Majesty." Although Zuo Nian knew that this was a pit of fire, he had no choice but to jump.

……

Time quickly came to the end of November.

It was already very cold in the Jinxia Imperial City, and the branches of the plum trees in the palace were covered with crystal white snow.

In the palace where Jinxia Khan usually sleeps, there is an incense burner that emits a faint fragrance.

Nalan Yiren was wearing a moon-white palace dress. She sat beside Chen Mo and untied the bandages wrapped around his chest. She glanced at the red seal on the table and said, "Have you figured out what this thing is?"

"I have a general understanding. According to the ministers who have conducted experiments, this seal is called the Blood God Seal. When warriors of the middle rank or above draw blood into the Blood God Seal, the Blood God Seal will give feedback. This Blood God Seal is conscious. If you feed it blood, it will obey your control. The more blood it feeds, the greater its power will be.

Of course, the more powerful a person's cultivation is, the stronger its power will be after feeding it." Chen Mo said.

"What if several people feed it blood at the same time? Who will it listen to? Have you tried this?" asked Nalan Yiren.

"I tried it. It depends on the strength of the cultivation. If they are at the same level, it depends on who feeds the most blood."

"It turns out that it didn't recognize its master." Nalan Yiren thought of some storybooks she had read. In the storybooks, once the immortal weapons recognized their masters, others could not use them. She immediately whispered, "No wonder the Tuoba clan hid it so deeply. Only the successive Khans passed it down orally. If other tribes knew the details, it would be difficult to keep it."

After all, as long as one's cultivation level reaches the standard, anyone can use it.

"If that's the case, then why is the Tuoba clan so extreme? They can store blood regularly and use it when they need it, and they won't run out of blood."

As a doctor, Nalan Yiren knew that regular bloodletting would not harm the body as long as the amount was not too large.

If you let out some blood at regular intervals, the amount stored in the long run will be more than all the blood in a person's body.

Moreover, with the status and ability of the Tuoba clan, they are fully capable of preserving the blood and preventing it from coagulating.

"I asked Tuoba Zhi about this later. The Blood God Seal is very particular. It only drinks fresh blood, and it has to be hot. Stored blood is useless. Moreover, although the more blood it is fed, the greater its power will be, but its lower limit is nearly half of the blood in a person's body. Just think about it, if you lose so much blood in a battle, how many people can hold on?" Chen Mo said.

Nalan Yiren nodded and said, "Have you tried it?"

As she spoke, she picked up the small porcelain bottle on the ground, poured some medicine from the bottle onto her hands, and rubbed it on the place where Chen Mo was originally injured: "You have recovered well. The rib I helped you to splice has also healed. This medicine can remove scars. After applying it, your wound will not leave scars."

He gave Nalan Yiren a thankful look, then shook his head and said, "I didn't try. If I tried, I would have lost at least half of my blood. I was still injured at the time, so I didn't dare to try."

As he spoke, Chen Mo grabbed Nalan Yiren's hand, pulled her into his arms, put his arms around her slender shoulders, and kissed Nalan Yiren on the lips.

Nalan Yiren was stunned for a moment, then responded instinctively, covering the small porcelain bottle in her hand and placing it on the ground.

Just when Chen Mo was about to take a step further, Nalan Yiren suddenly got up, pushed Chen Mo away, and said angrily, "You just got better from your injury, and you're not being honest anymore."

"How can I resist with such a beauty in my arms?"

Chen Mo's lustful nature cannot be denied. He has been holding it in for so long and his body is full of vigor and vitality, so how can he hold back any longer?

Chen Mo pinched her chin and kissed her again. His breath was hot from his nostrils. His other hand reached into Nalan Yiren's lapel, measuring her broad chest. Nalan Yiren's unique smoky voice became a little soft and trembling slightly, and her heart was moved by Chen Mo.

Nalan Yiren hummed, and soon her skirt was half untied, revealing a green lotus flower bellyband. The hem of her skirt was also lifted to her knees, revealing her slender, straight, snow-white calves.

There was a blanket on the ground, so Nalan Yiren was not wearing shoes, only silk stockings. When Chen Mo was making a snowman, he could see her toes in her silk stockings suddenly wiggling.

Suddenly, Nalan Yiren's legs tensed up, and her arms tightly hugged Chen Mo's back. She looked up at the sky and separated her lips from Chen Mo, saying in a trembling voice, "Stop it."

Chen Mo was too playful. After building a snowman, he even started to catch fish in the pond.

I do not know how long it has been.

Nalan Yiren was sweating profusely, curled up in Chen Mo's arms. Her soft and delicate body had no strength left and she was in a daze.

After a long rest, she finally came back to her senses and punched Chen Mo in the chest: "You bastard."

"Ahem."

I don’t know if this punch hit Chen Mo’s wound. Chen Mo screamed in pain and leaned over to cough.

Nalan Yiren didn't doubt him and immediately said in panic: "Are you okay? I didn't mean it. Come on, let me see the wound."

As he said this, he was about to help Chen Mo up and check on his condition.

"what"

Chen Mo suddenly stood up, scaring Nalan Yiren.

Nalan Yiren was startled, but soon realized that Chen Mo was making trouble for her, so she pushed him away and said, "Go to hell."

Then she pulled up her skirt and put it on.

Chen Mo held her in his arms and said with a smile: "Yiren, don't be angry, I was just joking with you, and you weren't urea just now."

"You still keep talking." Nalan Yiren quickly raised her hand to cover Chen Mo's mouth, her face flushed. The fire in her heart that had originally dissipated suddenly rose again. At the same time, she regretted why she had not controlled herself just now and made such a big fool of herself.

"Okay, okay, it's all my fault. I was wrong. I won't do it again next time."

Chen Mo gently stroked her delicate, smooth skin that looked like cream.

"You dare to do it again next time!" Nalan Yiren gritted her teeth, glared at Chen Mo, took Chen Mo's hand away, put on her clothes, and moved away from Chen Mo.

I have already made up my mind that I will not let Chen Mo touch me again before getting married.

Even kissing is not allowed. He never kisses without touching her.

And each time is more excessive than the last.

Nalan Yiren was worried that if she continued like this, she would be dizzy and be taken away by Chen Mo before they even got married.

Seeing that Chen Mo was about to hug her again, Nalan Yiren quickly stopped him: "Enough, you promised me before. If you really want to find Yuzhu, go find the queen, right? Go find her."

Chen Mo: "..."

Said that Cao Cao Cao Cao arrived.

Yuzhu's footsteps were heard outside the hall. When Yuzhu came in, Nalan Yiren was already fully dressed and walking out of the hall.

Yuzhu greeted Nalan Yiren, but she did not respond.

"What happened to the Imperial Master?" Yuzhu asked puzzledly.

"It's okay. I told her to do something." Chen Mo looked at Yuzhu's expression and asked, "What's the matter?"

Yuzhu nodded: "Your Majesty, something big has happened."

Yuzhu said it quickly.

"The elites migrated south?" Chen Mo frowned.

According to Yuzhu, Tuoba Ai fled to the south with Zhao Wang Tuoba Mu, the exiled king, as well as tribes close to the Tuoba clan and some tribes in the north.

The south of Jinxia is close to Gaoliao, which was conquered by Jinxia before. Jinxia still has more than 10,000 troops stationed in Gaoliao. Together with the troops in Tuoba Ai's hands and the troops of various tribes, if he really goes to the south, I'm afraid he can gather 100,000 troops.

Isn't this a big deal?

The Tuoba clan has ruled this area for hundreds of years, and the current Khan Tuoba Hui is a capable ruler. The people of Jinxia still support the Tuoba clan.

If the people of Jinxia knew that Tuoba had proclaimed himself emperor in the south, they would probably move to the south as well.

The most crucial thing is that there is a big river called Taedong River separating the north and south of Jinxia.

Chen Mo did not bring the navy this time. If Tuoba Ai was allowed to cross the river and reach the south, the war would continue for a long time.

"Damn it."

Chen Mo originally thought that he had already killed Tuoba Ai, but he didn't expect the other party to play the trick of moving south.

"Quick, call Chang'en." Chen Mo suddenly became alert, put on his boots and stood up.

Tuoba Ai and his men are migrating south with so many people, so their speed is definitely not very fast. Chen Mo must stop them and eliminate them before they cross the river.

Yuzhu had just retreated, but soon came back. Before Chen Mo could speak, she said, "General Sun is here."

"Let him in."

Sun Meng walked in quickly and was about to bow, but Chen Mo waved his hand and said, "If you have something to say, please speak quickly. I am very busy now."

Sun Meng paused for a moment and then spoke quickly.

It’s Zuo Nian’s business.

The criminals were caught, but according to the people under them, these criminals were not the ones who committed the assassination at that time.

"What you mean is that the person Zuo Nian arrested was not the real criminal, but a scapegoat, and he was fooling me?" Chen Mo said.

"He should not dare to fool Your Majesty. I guess he is in a hurry to complete the task and arrested some people to make up the numbers." Sun Meng said.

"Now he dares to hide it. It seems like we have to teach him a lesson." Chen Mo's face darkened. He was busy with Tuoba Ai's affairs and had no time to make a fuss with Zuo Nian. He asked Sun Meng to come over and whispered a few words to him.

Sun Meng retreated respectfully.

Royal study room.

After meeting Chang'en, Chen Mo gave an order, ordering him to lead 20,000 soldiers and horses, with Zhao Liang and Cui Shuang as deputy generals, to go to Datong Pass immediately. They must arrive before Tuoba Ai crosses the river.

After Chang'en stepped back.

Chen Mo called Nalan Yiren and asked her to take 5,000 troops and stay in Yuxi City.

He led the remaining troops and surrounded Tuoba Ai from behind.

He wanted to annihilate Tuoba Ai and his group.

……

On the night of the military assembly, it was almost midnight.

The wind was freezing cold on the empty streets.

Several constables were cautious and patrolled back and forth with lanterns in hand. Since the Wei army entered the city, Yuxi had imposed a curfew and no one was allowed to go out at night.

Soon, they arrived at the Zuo Mansion. Perhaps they were tired, so they stopped by a wall to rest. Several detectives whispered, "This weather is really terrible. Is this the coldest year?"

"Damn it, this job of a constable is really not for humans."

"Stop chatting. The Emperor of Wei asked you to catch the criminals, and you caught a few beggars to fill the numbers. If the criminals show up again and attack the patrol team, the Emperor of Wei will surely find out about your arrest of beggars. Then you'll be blamed, and we'll be in trouble too." One of the leaders whispered.

"Who?" Suddenly, a constable exclaimed.

"What's wrong?" asked the leader.

"Boss, I seemed to see a dark shadow go in here just now."

"Boss, this seems to be the master's house."

In the wing room at the back of the Zuo Mansion.

At this moment, Zuo Nian was lying on the couch, and a young woman was sitting on him.

This young woman was Zuo Nian’s new concubine a few days ago. She was also a legitimate daughter of the Wanyan family and a widow. After he took a fancy to her, he used the power in his hands to take her for himself.

At this time, Zuo Nian felt that it was good to be a dog for the Wei Dynasty.

Otherwise, under normal circumstances, he would not have such a blessing as to not even be able to lick the shoes of a legitimate daughter of the Wanyan family.

It was terribly cold outside and the guards were freezing. Zuo Nian sensed the guards shivering and became even more excited.

Suddenly, a tile on the roof was lifted.

Zuo Nian, who was lying on the couch, suddenly had a flash of protective spiritual energy. He then rolled over to dodge and shouted, "Who?"

Looking at the crossbow arrow that had fallen under the bed, Zuo Nian looked up and saw a hole in the roof as big as a head.

He looked to the side again and saw a young woman with a crossbow stuck in her shoulder. Her body was covered in blood and she was wailing. (End of this chapter)