Loser Queen, put your hair up!

Chapter 284 Get him drunk, then get pregnant with his child

Kill her?
Qin Muyi was somewhat surprised and doubtful. At first, he thought that the two people were just competitors. In any case, they were both Ying Lie's adopted son and daughter, and were also top-notch warriors of Lie Qiong.

Even if they fight each other, it's not a life-or-death feud.

After all, the people of Lieqiong, especially Ying Lie and his adopted sons and daughters, all take it as their mission to make Lieqiong reach the top of the world.

Everyone knows what a master of this level means to Lie Qiong.

In any case, based on his understanding of Ying Shuang, she did not have any obvious intention to kill Zhao Kang.

Even if there were, they would definitely not be as strong as Zhao Kang.

Unless Ying Shuang is extremely skilled at disguise.

But it doesn't quite seem like it.

Judging from Zhao Kang's behavior, it seemed as if he wished he could devour him alive.

Qin Muye's expression darkened slightly: "Kill her? Doesn't that seem a bit too risky for me?"

This is how he reacted to Qin Muye.

Zhao Kang was secretly pleased, because Qin Muye's first reaction was neither rejection nor doubt.

Instead, they considered the consequences of killing Ying Shuang.

What does it mean?
This shows that Qin Muye had already considered this matter.

He said in a deep voice, "Lord Qin, you don't need to worry about the backlash from the Dragon Riding Dance. You just need to lead her into danger and then turn around and leave. As long as you can persuade Liu Sheng, I guarantee that Lord Qin will not suffer any adverse effects."

"really!"

Qin Muyi was immediately excited.

Zhao Kang laughed and said, "Of course it's true!"

The excitement lingered in Qin Muyi's eyes for a long time before slowly dissipating.

But slowly.

He regained his composure, and a newfound scrutiny crept into his eyes: "Something feels off to me."

Zhao Kang asked, "What's wrong?"

Qin Muyi's expression was full of vigilance: "Why do I have a feeling that you and Ying Shuang are working together to deal with me?"

Zhao Kang asked, puzzled, "How do you know?"

"Is there even a need to meet him?"

Qin Muye chuckled: "These past few days, Ying Shuang has been trying to trick me into revealing information. She wants our Qian Kingdom's combat airships and has been provoking me in various ways, trying to make me act against her and willingly suffer the backlash from the Dragon Rider Dance, so as to severely damage my spirit."

Who knows if what the Liu family gave me is real or a lie?

What if I frame Ying Shuang, only to find that the Dragon Riding Dance can't be solved, and I get lectured instead? Who can I complain to?

Zhao Kang: "..."

He had never thought that way.

However, from Qin Muye's perspective, this concern is quite reasonable.

After all, the Dragon Rider Dance itself is a terrifying form of mind control.

Using this to interrogate the combat airship was indeed a brilliant move.

We need to address Qin Muye's concerns first.

He smiled faintly and said, "How can Lord Qin gain my trust?"

Qin Muye raised an eyebrow: "It's simple! You just need to teach me the secret technique to unlock the Dragon Rider Dance beforehand!"

"This... is impossible!"

Zhao Kang refused decisively: "Lord Qin, please don't take offense. I'm being a petty person first, but I'll be a gentleman later! If I untie it beforehand, who can guarantee that Lord Qin won't go back on his word?"

"You're quite honest!"

Qin Muye snorted coldly: "If you don't hand over the secret technique to me beforehand, how will I know if it's actually usable?"

Zhao Kang frowned in thought, then his eyes lit up: "How about this, as long as we can persuade the Liu family, I will release Liu Sheng from Ao Tian's restraints in front of Lord Qin. That way, I will be at ease, and Lord Qin will be at ease too."

Tsk!
Zhongdeng is quite savvy.

Qin Muye's heart calmed down immediately, but he still looked troubled on the surface.

After much deliberation, he finally made up his mind: "Okay! It's a deal!"

"A word is settled!"

Zhao Kang laughed heartily: "Lord Qin is indeed a man of strong character. He was willing to endure the humiliation of that damned woman Ying Shuang for the sake of the Qian Kingdom. Now that he is in danger, his first thought is for his brother-in-law."

To be able to become confidants with Lord Qin is truly a rare and wonderful thing.

Once this matter is over, Zhao will certainly drink and chat with Lord Qin for three days and three nights straight.

Qin Muyi spread his hands: "If you can unravel the Dragon Rider Dance, three days and three nights won't be enough! I'll give you a number, ten days! Of course, if you can't unravel the Dragon Rider Dance, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Zhao Kang laughed heartily: "Lord Qin is joking. Qian Kingdom is Lie Qiong's most sincere ally. How could I, like that damned woman Ying Shuang, harm Lord Qin?"

"You better be!"

Qin Muyi seemed to remember something: "If I may ask, what exactly is your grudge against Ying Shuang? I don't think you hate Xiong Hua this much!"

Zhao Kang was silent for a while, his voice somewhat hoarse: "This matter is a long story. I will tell Lord Qin in detail after this matter is over."

"Fine!"

"During this time, Lord Qin, please rest well. Once I have resolved the issues with the Liu family, I will help Ao Tian break free from the Dragon Riding Dance."

"Thank you!"

"Farewell!"

"goodbye!"

The golden mark slowly dissipated, transforming back into a faint golden light, hidden within Qin Muye's knuckles.

Qin Muye didn't know the principle behind it, but being careful was definitely the right thing to do.

So he mobilized the Yin and Yang energies to firmly lock this wisp of magical power, preventing Zhao Kang from eavesdropping.

He looked at his right hand, lost in thought.

He was clear-headed and knew that the dragon dance was nothing to fear.

As long as Ao Tian is free to associate with Zhao Kang and the Liu family, I will have no worries.

According to Zhao Kang.

The Great Qian Dynasty replaced Zhao Kang with another collaborator.

Judging from the results, it doesn't seem like it's a bad idea.

Killing Ying Shuang would also weaken Lie Qiong's top combat power, greatly reducing the possibility of him returning to the ancestral land and threatening the Qian Kingdom.

Moreover, Zhao Kang chose the perfect time.

He had just had a disagreement with Ying Shuang, and he didn't know if it was a coincidence or if he was certain that simply unlocking the secret of the Dragon Rider Dance would make her obey his every word.

But to be fair, this guy is definitely something.

If I hadn't been sober, I wouldn't have been able to kill Liu Lan today; he had saved the day by timing things perfectly.

I'm afraid I really am going to listen to this guy's every word.

Very despicable.

But it's despicable and open.

Is a character.

So, should we do that?

Qin Muyi thought about the events of the past few days again, and his chest still felt incredibly tight.

This auntie is really infuriating.

They don't play with emotions at all, they just use tricks.

……

The Demon Extermination Palace.

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

Zhao Kang was panting heavily, his emotions still unsettled.

He had waited so long, and finally the opportunity to kill Ying Shuang had arrived.

To be precise.

This is the only chance to kill Ying Shuang without taking any responsibility.

In such a dangerous and mysterious place as the underworld, it's normal for anyone to die, right?
This idea wasn't particularly strong before.

But seeing Qin Muye's formidable strength today, he instantly understood that if he failed this time, he would never succeed again.

He had always looked down on Ying Shuang, thinking that her only advantage was her youth and potential. Everyone thought she had inherited Ying Lie's mantle and would become a strong person like Ying Lie in the future, but in reality, she was just so-so.

But seeing Qin Muyi today, even someone as strong as him could be bound by her Dragon Rider Dance.

This person's cultivation has probably improved again, and given how biased his father is...

The longer it drags on, the worse it will be for you.

fortunately!

fortunately!

Ying Shuang, blame yourself for being too arrogant. You even dared to consider taking Qin Muyi, a genius of unparalleled talent, as your mount.

You probably don't know how to write the word "backlash".

Zhao Kang suddenly felt like laughing.

Who would have thought that at this critical juncture, the Liu family would actually be able to decipher the method to unlock the Dragon Rider Dance?

This will be just what I need to do to help myself.

can only say……

Destiny is mine!

The thought that by killing Ying Shuang, he might inherit everything from his supreme father filled him with excitement, making him tremble with excitement.

"Tang'er!"

An old voice sounded.

Zhao Kang quickly turned around and stepped forward to help the old woman: "Mother!"

The old woman was his mother, named Zhao Qing, who came from a collateral branch of the former Zhao royal family.

She gave birth out of wedlock, didn't know the father, and suffered all kinds of guidance, but she still raised him single-handedly and nurtured him into the famous Demon-Slaying Commander of Lieqiong.

This is also the only person besides Ying Lie whom Zhao Kang is willing to worship as a god.

With his help.

Zhao Qing slowly sat down: "Has it been agreed upon?"

Zhao Kang nodded: "It's settled!"

A hint of doubt flashed across Zhao Qing's wrinkled face: "Actually, I've always felt that this matter might not be as you imagine. Although Ying Shuang never shows mercy to the enemy on the battlefield, she has always respected the strong. The Dragon Rider Dance is indeed humiliating, but it's not a conspiracy..."

Zhao Kang interrupted, "Mother! This is because you don't know Qin Muye's status in the Qian Kingdom. Controlling him is equivalent to controlling nearly half of the Qian Kingdom. You've also seen the Qian Kingdom's war potential. Capturing Qin Muye is like capturing a huge political bargaining chip."

If it were me, I couldn't help but be greedy too.

For whatever reason, dragon riding is not something the strong can tolerate.

The allure of controlling the Qian Kingdom is something no emperor or general could easily relinquish.

Ying Shuang will definitely tighten her control over Qin Muye in the future.

They've even tried it.

"If I don't sever their relationship, I can forget about ever becoming the Emperor's Marshal."

“This… ouch!”

Zhao Qing sighed.

She remained silent for a long time before asking softly, "Is becoming the Imperial Commander... absolutely necessary?"

"Why shouldn't I take the position! The Emperor's Commander position should have been mine all along!"

Zhao Kang, as if his tail had been stepped on, cried out in a shrill voice, "I am Father's biological son! Why does Ying Shuang get all the benefits?! Mother, if I am not wronged, aren't you wronged too?"

Zhao Qing: "..."

Her expression suddenly turned pained.

A hundred years ago, she gave birth to a child out of wedlock and was subjected to various forms of torture under family rules, but she never revealed who the child's father was.

She endured countless scornful looks and raised Zhao Kang amidst numerous rumors and gossip over the years.

Everyone says she's despicable, secretly having affairs with some filthy bastard from who-knows-where.

But she knew that the man was neither wild nor filthy, but a true hero.

But she couldn't say.

Because the founding empress held an extremely high position in the army and was Ying Lie's beloved first wife, saying such a thing out loud would not have a huge political impact, but it would definitely not be insignificant either.

She was just an ordinary woman who took advantage of her idol's drunkenness to pursue him, and she couldn't bear this responsibility.

Therefore, when Ying Lie made the request for secrecy, she did not refuse at all.

She simply quietly nurtured Zhao Kang, striving to mold him into someone like his father.

fortunately.

She is very lucky.

Under the secret protection of the Imperial Palace, Zhao Kang's childhood was not very difficult, at least in terms of cultivation resources, which laid a solid foundation for him.

Under the merit-based nobility system of the Fierce Sky Army, one can climb the ranks very quickly.

Zhao Qing is not greedy.

I'm really not greedy.

As long as his son becomes a talent recognized by Ying Lie, that's fine.

Until the Empress passed away, Ying Lie's last youngest son was also executed by his own hand.

Zhao Qing had an idea.

He wanted Zhao Kang to know that his father was actually a peerless hero.

So they took Zhao Kang to the door.

But in return, Ying Lie gave them a severe scolding and almost had the mother and son executed.

Finally, Ying Lie announced that the position of Emperor Marshal of Lieqiong would never be inherited through bloodline, and he also took in more than a hundred adopted sons and daughters.

He doesn't acknowledge this son!

Ranking Zhao Kang fourth based on age and achievements is not low.

But ahead of them is Ying Shuang, who is still a child, showing early signs of talent, but has no achievements to show for it.

This adopted daughter, who had no blood relation to Ying Lie, enjoyed a fatherly love and care that Zhao Kang could not receive.

Ying Lie personally taught them all the martial arts techniques and skills.

This is a privilege that many princes do not enjoy.

Although Ying Shuang's performance deserved this treatment.

However, compared to that, it's really hard for Zhao Kang not to be jealous.

At least……

Zhao Qing understood why her son was acting so erratically.

She remained silent for a long while before asking softly, "Have you thought about what would happen if this were to be exposed?"

"Expose?"

Zhao Kang's expression hardened: "So what if it's exposed? A life for a life, a debt for a debt. Lieqiong has already lost Ying Shuang; if it can lose me too, then let my father kill me if he wants to!"

Zhao Qing's eyes darkened: "But have you ever considered that every expert was painstakingly trained by your father, and a great help to Lie Qiong in realizing his grand ambition? Don't you feel heartbroken for your father after killing Lie Qiong's meritorious figures?"

Zhao Kang: "..."

A hint of shame finally appeared on his face.

After struggling for a long time.

He said coldly, "Ying Shuang and I are irreconcilable enemies. If she ascends to the throne, I will never submit to her. That would be a greater loss for Lie Qiong!"

Zhao Qing remained silent for a long time, then finally waved his hand weakly: "This matter has become your inner demon, so... go with it!"

"it is good!"

Zhao Kang nodded.

For a while.

The atmosphere between the mother and son was somewhat subdued.

I don’t know how long it took.

The deputy commander rushed over: "Fourth Master! The Divine Craftsman Banquet is over!"

"Oh?"

Zhao Kang looked up: "How did it go?"

The deputy commander's face was somewhat gloomy: "Ying Shuang's methods are quite advanced. In just the time it takes to eat a meal, she has made those weapon refiners so excited that they are as excited as if they have been injected with chicken blood, and they wish they could worship her as the chief craftsman."

Zhao Kang sneered: "That damned woman Ying Shuang has always been good at putting on a show, but this time the grand occasion is only because Father is willing to invest resources. The title of Master Craftsman is nothing to worry about."

Despite saying that, he was still so jealous he wanted to go crazy.

Because anyone can see that combat airships can change the future battlefield landscape.

These artisan organizations will undoubtedly become an extremely important organization in the future.

Yet it was handed over to Ying Shuang so easily.

"That's for sure! I also think Ying Shuang isn't very capable."

The deputy commander quickly echoed, then added, "By the way, Fourth Master, after the Divine Craftsman's Banquet, Ying Shuang's carriage headed towards the Imperial Palace, you..."

"So, the guilty party is the one who accuses first, right?"

A cold smile flashed in Zhao Kang's eyes, and he immediately stood up: "Then I'll go too. I want to see how she plans to explain to Father Marshal that she condoned Qin Muye's killing of Liu Lan."

The deputy commander quickly said, "I'll go prepare a carriage for you!"

Say it.

He then left in a hurry.

Zhao Kang turned around and smiled, "Mother! You should rest well."

Zhao Qing said with some worry, "Kang'er, you have big plans, don't be too ostentatious. This time... you can learn from your mistakes!"

Zhao Kang smiled and said, "In the past, I have never given in to Ying Shuang. If I suddenly give in this time, wouldn't it arouse suspicion? Mother, please rest assured, I know what I'm doing."

Say it.

He strode away.

Zhao Qing stood there for a long time before letting out a soft sigh.

Does anyone really know how to behave appropriately?

……

When Zhao Kang arrived at the Dianjiang Palace.

Ying Shuang was kneeling outside the palace.

He took a deep breath and knelt down beside him, saying, "Your son, Zhao Kang, requests an audience with Father Commander."

"Oh?"

Ying Lie's voice came from inside the hall: "You've come to plead guilty too?"

Zhao Kang quickly replied, "Yes! I am guilty. If I do not confess my sins, I fear I will be haunted by evil spirits."

Ying Lie said calmly, "Then tell me, what crimes have you committed?"

Zhao Kang took a deep breath: "I have always opposed the Fox Fairy Temple. It is a waste of resources and manpower, and it consumes a lot of civil officials' resources, but the effect is not immediate."

The child cannot bear to see Lieqiong go astray.

So after hearing Liu Lan say that the expert from the Phoenix Clan was Qinghuang, he talked to Liu Lan a lot about the Fox Fairy Temple.

Although there was no direct inducement or instigation, it was the direct reason why Qinghuang rushed to the Fox Fairy Temple.

I originally thought that I would just demolish the fox spirit temple.

Unexpectedly, the young man beside Liu Lan was the mount trained by the Liu family to ride the dragon, and was also the Divine Dragon Marshal of the Qian Kingdom.

This led to the tragedy.

It's all the child's fault.

"I beg you, Father Commander, to punish me!"

Ying Lie smiled faintly: "I didn't expect you to be so honest."

Zhao Kang quickly replied, "Your son has always been open and honest with you, Father!"

"Do you truly speak without reservation?"

Ying Lie's laughter seemed to carry a deeper meaning.

Zhao Kang suddenly shivered, but then he thought that his secret meetings with the Liu family had always been kept hidden, and it was impossible for outsiders to know about them.

Then he said loudly, "Your son has never dared to hide anything from you, Father."

"it is good!"

Ying Lie suddenly shouted, "Chief Steward Qi!"

"Yes!"

Steward Qi pushed open the door and walked up to the two men, carrying two boxes of medicine.

Upon seeing what was inside the needle case, both of them changed color slightly.

Ying Lie's voice was filled with anger: "Zhao Kang, you thought the Fox Fairy Temple was useless, so you disobeyed my orders and instigated Qinghuang to destroy the Fox Fairy Temple. Is that right or wrong?"

"Yes!"

"Then do you plead guilty?"

"Your son..." Zhao Kang stared at the needle box, his eyes twitching for a long while before he gritted his teeth and forced himself to say, "Your son confesses his sins!"

Ying Lie continued, "Ying Shuang! You think Liu Lan disregarded the diplomatic relations between Lieqiong and Qian Kingdom, and that the Liu family and other powerful families were not genuinely united, but merely wanted to use Lieqiong to suppress dissidents. This move was also intended to sow discord between the two countries and seize Lieqiong's resources. So you allowed Qin Muye to kill Liu Lan, is that right?"

"Yes!"

"Then do you plead guilty?"

"I confess!"

"Very good!"

Ying Lie snorted coldly: "Although you are all extremely arrogant, you are at least courageous and responsible. Under normal circumstances, this would be a serious crime of dismissal and exile, but with such an important matter at hand, I cannot hold it against you. Accept your punishments!"

"Thank you, Father Commander!"

"Thank you, Father Commander!"

They both thanked him.

Say it.

Reach out and take the needle box.

The moment they opened the needle box, a chill ran down their spines.

Soul-Stabbing Needles!
Blue...

The Soul-Piercing Needle is a weapon specifically used by Lieqiong to punish those who cannot be physically punished.

It won't cause any actual harm, but it can bring extreme pain.

But there are still differences between different kinds of pain.

From red to purple, the power increases progressively. It's said that even powerful beings at the fifth or sixth tribulation level cannot easily handle the purple ones. Of course, the Soul-Nail Needle technique is complex and requires coordination, which these powerful beings certainly wouldn't do.

Zhao Kang had once tried the green one, and it had caused him unbearable pain. But this time it was actually cyan!

Ying Shuang's hands trembled slightly as she held the needle case.

The price paid this time was far too high.

If she had known this would be the outcome, she certainly wouldn't have been so decisive in stopping Zhao Kang, or even if she had stopped him at all.

After all... the benefits this time brought me were not significant.

"how?"

Ying Lie's voice carried a hint of mockery: "You dare not accept this punishment?"

Zhao Kang gritted his teeth: "Of course I must accept this punishment, but I just feel it's unfair!"

Ying Lie said calmly, "How is it unfair?"

Zhao Kang took a deep breath: "I only guided, not instigated Liu Lan, and I did not actually attack the Fox Fairy Temple. Ying Shuang possesses the Dragon Riding Dance and could have easily suppressed Qin Muye, yet she chose to turn a blind eye and even prevented me from going to rescue him, which is no different from killing Liu Lan herself. Different crimes, yet the same punishment, is truly unfair and undermines the majesty of the Lieqiong Law."

The hall remained silent for a long time.

Ying Lie suddenly asked, "Ying Shuang, do you agree with what he said?"

Ying Shuang gritted her teeth: "I admit it!"

Ying Lie said calmly, "Then are you willing to accept an even greater punishment for the sake of the dignity of the Lieqiong Law?"

Ying Shuang shivered, but still gritted her teeth and said, "Your child is willing!"

In fact, she had already considered the consequences before she came and had already accepted that the Soul-Nailing Needles she would suffer would be a level higher than Zhao Kang's. She just didn't expect that they would be green from the start.

She was certainly willing to uphold the majesty of the laws of the Heavenly Realm.

But if you look further up, it will be blue...

Her body was trembling slightly.

But since they've already said that much, we have no choice but to grit our teeth and accept it.

Ying Lie then gave a faint hum.

Manager Qi understood and quickly replaced Ying Shuang's medicine box with a different one.

A quarter of an hour later.

Palace maids helped Zhao Kang leave the Dianjiang Palace.

And Ying Shuang...

They were carried out on a stretcher.

As Steward Qi watched them leave, he couldn't help but sigh.

Until he heard Ying Lie's slightly annoyed urging: "Add more tea!"

"Yes!"

Steward Qi snapped out of his daze and hurried back to refill Ying Lie's tea.

After Ying Lie drank a cup.

Then he tentatively asked, "Your Majesty, is this punishment too severe?"

Ying Lie sighed softly: "Shuang'er has indeed suffered quite a lot."

He only said half the story.

The second half of the sentence was not spoken aloud.

But Steward Qi already understood what he meant.

As the emperor's general, Ying Lie only has the problem of excessively harsh punishments, but there is no issue of biased punishments.

He gave the two men the same needle, which means that the two men committed crimes of the same degree.

Unfortunately.

Zhao Kang didn't understand.

I still feel that the only thing I've exposed is what happened with Qinghuang.

This is one error.

This resulted in Ying Shuang receiving a higher level of punishment.

pity.

When Ying Shuang was being punished, she didn't utter a sound and eventually fainted.

I wonder if the old emperor will feel sorry for him.

Chief Steward Qi glanced at Ying Lie but didn't dare to express any opinion.

Ying Lie looked up at him and asked, "Do you really think the sentence is too harsh?"

Chief Steward Qi quickly said, "His Majesty makes decisions unilaterally, and no matter what decision he makes, it is not..."

"Stop with the pretty words! Be honest, if it were you, what color needle would you use this time?"

"This……"

Steward Qi hesitated for a moment before saying, "These two are quite arrogant in what they've done, but the consequences aren't actually that serious. Although the Fox Fairy Temple is very effective, its underlying purpose is simply to calm the people's hearts; it's a slow and steady approach."

As long as we are determined, even without Ye Luanyin, the progress won't be much slower.

As for the Liu family...

They are inherently treacherous individuals. Even if we kill Liu Lan, the Liu family will not turn against us.

On the contrary, it can ease the emotions of the Qian Kingdom. Overall, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, but the methods are too bloody.

If the smaller needle is used, both should use yellow needles; that would be just right.

"Not bad!"

Ying Lie couldn't help but smile: "You've been following me for so long, and you've handled things quite well."

Steward Qi breathed a sigh of relief, but was even more puzzled: "You're not angry?"

Ying Lie countered, "Why should I be angry?"

"You two are so arrogant..."

"What I want to choose is a new emperor and commander-in-chief, not a yes-man who obeys my every word."

"Then why did you impose such a severe punishment?"

Steward Qi was utterly perplexed.

Ying Lie smiled slightly: "Let's teach Kang'er a lesson, and then help Shuang'er out!"

After pondering for a long time, Steward Qi suddenly realized.

He had been with Ying Lie for many years, and he knew a lot about things that outsiders didn't, including Zhao Kang's background.

In fact, before Ying Lie adopted many sons and daughters, he did consider having Zhao Kang acknowledge his ancestors and make him the crown prince.

But the idea was abandoned after only a fleeting thought.

Because Zhao Kang is prone to extremism, he may act rashly when he is emotional.

Just like this time.

Ying Shuang's decision to take action at least allows her to consider the overall advantages and disadvantages for Lie Qiong.

Zhao Kang's actions in setting up the Fox Fairy Temple and instigating conflict between Qin Muye and Liu Lan were purely for his own benefit. They might not cause much harm to Lie Qiong, but they certainly did him no good.

He really needs to be brought to his senses to avoid making a serious mistake later.

Could you lend Ying Shuang a hand?

Steward Qi was somewhat confused.

Until he remembered what had happened a few days ago.

At that time, he reported to Ying Lie that Liu Ruyan had entered the capital and met with Ying Shuang.

Ying Lie was completely speechless.

He took a swig of wine and cursed, "Shuang'er is really stupid as a pig. How could she use such a low-level method to tie up a man like Qin Muyi?"

Steward Qi understood.

It turns out that the Emperor was helping Ying Shuang seduce men.

Wonderful!

In any case, Ying Shuang has already taken that pill, and it's only a matter of time before she can suppress her emotions and desires.

Developing a relationship now, binding Qin Muye's guilt, will make many things easier in the future.

Regardless of the amount of benefits one can gain, having more diplomatic capital is never a bad thing.

Especially Ying Shuang at that time, she wouldn't be swayed by this relationship that no longer existed.

……

Yinshuang Mansion.

Qin Muyi lay on the bed, not yet asleep.

He had been considering whether the Qian Kingdom actually needed Ying Shuang.

In his view, for the Qian Kingdom, Ying Shuang's rise to power was definitely better than Zhao Kang's. He had dealt with Ying Shuang so many times before, and she had always been able to endure it for the sake of the overall situation.

Although she always suffered losses.

But it also shows that her strategic resolve is exceptionally strong; she is truly capable of doing anything for Lieqiong.

For at least the next ten years, the benefits will definitely outweigh the drawbacks.

However, if she were in power, the probability of her expanding to the vicinity of the Qian Kingdom would increase considerably.

If Zhao Kang were in such a predicament and still dared to fight amongst himself, Lieqiong's potential would be greatly reduced, and Qian Kingdom might even be able to swallow up Lieqiong's enclave there in the future.

The only thing we need to work on is to get Lieqiong to serve as a blood bank for Qian Kingdom for a few more years.

From Qin Muye's perspective.

There's no need to worry about the Luo Kingdom; weakening Lieqiong's war potential will definitely be more profitable in the long run.

Is it really true that we can only consider self-interest when making decisions?
thought long time.

He didn't understand.

I just hate that my aunt is too slow.

Why aren't you back yet, it's so late?

The silly fox and the dumb bird are still waiting for me to claim them at the Fox Fairy Temple!

Qin Muye was somewhat annoyed.

But at this time.

He heard the sound of a carriage coming from the back gate of Yinshuang Mansion.

came back!
How is it a backdoor?
do not care!
He sat up and straightened his clothes.

I plan to go out and tell Ying Shuang about moving out when she passes by the courtyard gate.

After what happened, it's indeed a bit awkward to keep running into each other.

But I waited for a long time.

They didn't hear Ying Shuang's footsteps.

How is this going?

Qin Muye waited for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but the footsteps still didn't appear.

Did the carriage return empty?

It shouldn’t be!

Even if the carriage is empty, the coachman should be heading back to his residence, but there isn't even the sound of his footsteps.

Are you living in a horse-drawn carriage?
Qin Muyi sensed something was wrong, hesitated for a moment, and then pushed open the door to go out.

In front of the house.

Ying Shuang's carriage was parked quietly.

The maid who was driving the carriage sat at the front, looking somewhat at a loss.

I saw Qin Muye leave.

She quickly bowed and said, "Lord Qin!"

Qin Muyi's brow twitched: "Marshal Ying is inside?"

"Um……"

Why not return to the manor?

"because……"

The maid hesitated for a moment.

"Let me see!"

"Hey?"

The maid wanted to stop her, but hesitated for a moment and then withdrew her hand.

Qin Muye stepped forward and lifted the curtain.

Then he froze.

Ying Shuang was huddled in the corner of the carriage, her white outfit covered in tiny bloodstains.

His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his body was trembling.

Just one glance was enough to feel the soul-wrenching torment she was enduring.

This is……

Soul-piercing needle?
Qin Muye moved closer.

Ying Shuang's voice trembled slightly: "Didn't I tell you to keep watch outside?"

"it's me!"

Qin Muye's voice was somewhat low.

Ying Shuang trembled slightly, and said in a cold tone, "Get out!"

The moment the sound came out, she sensed something was wrong.

The voice sounded like it was choked with sobs.

She seemed like a wronged girl, hoping the other person would stay and care about her... a coy, affected way of saying no.

Why did I make that sound?
You still have such thoughts?
Ying Shuang was in a state of confusion, as if her lust, aroused by drugs, was magnified to the extreme by this extreme pain.

This moment.

She felt as if she had returned to her childhood, to the feeling of her father returning home dead on the battlefield, and her hiding in her mother's arms.

This is not the kind of thinking a marshal should have.

So she repeated, "Get out!"

Qin Muye ignored her words, but simply sat down beside her, extended his index finger to extract a trace of medicinal power from the eye of a needle, and sniffed it.

Ok?
The medication has been changed?
He made a small incision on the back of his hand and flicked the medicine inside.

They gasped in shock.

"hiss……"

Cold sweat broke out on my forehead instantly.

It felt like I had been sculpted with decorative cuts and then soaked in a super spicy version of Cao's duck neck, doing fancy swimming.

Of course, spiciness is a sensation of pain, and even with his current cultivation level, he wouldn't feel that much pain if he actually did it.

But the problem is.

I'm a demon god, how can I still be in so much pain?

He was numb, and his gaze towards Ying Shuang was incredibly complicated: "Is this the price you paid for helping me?"

Ying Shuang was silent for a while: "The Soul-Nailing Needles only hurt but don't harm the body, so it doesn't matter."

"Whatever."

Qin Muyi couldn't help but swear: "I'll treat your wounds."

Say it.

He then put her arm on his shoulder.

But as soon as he exerted force, he heard Ying Shuang's voice, which sounded like she was about to collapse.

"pain!"

"..."

Without the drug trial, Qin Muye might have thought this was a trick taught by Liu Ruyan.

After trying the medicine, he was certain that Ying Shuang was in real pain.

That's ridiculous!

He suspected that Ying Lie was a pervert.

Even Yin Yanshu might not be able to withstand such powerful Soul-Piercing Needles!
He quickly let go of Ying Shuang's arm: "Then let's do it here!"

Ying Shuang was in so much pain that she could no longer bear it, so she turned her head away and said, "Be gentle."

"Ok!"

Qin Muye nodded, and then with the gentlest of movements, he unbuttoned Ying Shuang's clothes.

Then, the remaining medicinal properties were extracted one needle prick at a time.

Inside the carriage.

The beautiful woman's light blouse was half-undone.

There were only painful hissing sounds, without the slightest hint of ambiguity.

It can draw out all the medicinal power.

Qin Muye prepared to apply ointment to her to remove the sty.

But she was already covered in sweat and blood, making it unsuitable to apply medicine.

I need to go back and clean it up.

Qin Muye's lips moved, and he turned his head to prepare to have the maid help her bathe and apply medicine, since the delicate task of extracting the medicine's power had already been completed.

You can lift your head.

But he saw Ying Shuang staring at him blankly.

Tears streamed down her face.

That feeling of confusion and vulnerability made her, who was originally somewhat lacking in femininity, more charming and captivating than ever before.

Qin Muye was stunned for a moment.

He coughed softly.

Ying Shuang snapped out of her daze and quickly looked away: "Thank you!"

"It should."

"I'll go back home and clean myself up. Can you apply the medicine for me?"

"what?"

Qin Muyi was stunned for a moment, glancing at her disheveled clothes. The Golden Core of Ten Thousand Demons was already starting to act up.

Ying Shuang realized her slip of the tongue and calmly explained, "You waited for me to come back so late, you must have something to discuss with me, right? I'll tell you everything at once. I'm very tired and don't want to waste time."

"Alright!"

Qin Muye thought about it and agreed, so he helped her up to get ready.

The extreme torment just now left Ying Shuang feeling exhausted, both mentally and physically.

When she got up, her legs went weak and she slumped against Qin Muye.

Before she could even straighten her clothes, and without the restraint of a chest binder, Qin Muyi instantly experienced a kind of numerical pressure.

The two looked at each other.

Ying Shuang: "..."

Qin Muye: "..."

(End of this chapter)