So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

"Um?"

Qin Xiao stopped three steps in front of Luo Qingluan and asked.

"I……"

Luo Qingluan was speechless.

Indeed, Qin Xiao did not attend court.

But things don't seem to have been delayed.

"Furthermore, you say I'm appointing treacherous officials to high positions?"

Seeing Luo Qingluan remain silent, Qin Xiao continued, "Xu Guofu is a treacherous minister, that's for sure."

"But I use it because it works!"

"Why don't you let those upright officials like Chen Wang handle these complicated matters?"

"They'd rather do nothing than make a mistake, for fear of inadvertently tarnishing their reputation!"

"So what if he's a treacherous official? At least he can get things done for me!"

"Moreover, because they know they are treacherous officials who rely on my favor to maintain their position, they are even more cautious in their actions, fearing that if they do something wrong, I will not let them do it next time!"

"Isn't this efficiency higher than those 'pure' types who only know how to talk?"

Luo Qingluan gritted her teeth, arguing vehemently, her voice rising with emotion: "But they embezzle! They form cliques! They exploit the people!"

"corruption?"

Qin Xiao seemed to have heard a joke. "Otherwise, where do you think they'd get the motivation to risk their lives?"

"Is it really based on empty rhetoric like loyalty to the emperor and patriotism?"

"Silver is something you can't take with you when you die. No matter how much they embezzle now, it's just temporarily in their possession."

"When I no longer want to use them, or when their greed exceeds my bottom line, I'll naturally have a million ways to make them pay back with interest!"

"Wouldn't that be wonderful, as the national treasury would be replenished?"

Luo Qingluan curled her lip: "You, that's twisted logic! That's sophistry!"

"quibble?"

Qin Xiao wanted to say something more.

Suddenly, Luo Qingluan shouted, "Stop talking!"

Then, out of nowhere, he made a move.

It struck straight at Qin Xiao's chest!

This palm strike contained the true energy of a martial artist, was as fast as lightning, and carried the sound of air being torn apart!

The moment Luo Qingluan made her move, she panicked and quickly withdrew her strength.

However, faced with this blow that was powerful enough to shatter stone, Qin Xiao merely raised an eyebrow and made no attempt to defend himself.

Just as Luo Qingluan's jade palm was about to touch the robe.

Qin Xiao made his move!

A casual gesture.

All in one go!

One dunk!

Luo Qingluan felt a numbness in her wrist, and all the energy in her body vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea.

Immediately afterwards, the world spun around her, and by the time she came to her senses, she was already firmly held in Qin Xiao's arms!

Their bodies were pressed close together, and they could feel each other's body heat.

"You... let me go..."

Luo Qingluan's pretty face flushed red, and she struggled a few times.

However, he discovered that his martial arts internal strength, which he had painstakingly cultivated for many years, was like child's play in front of Qin Xiao, and could not be shaken in the slightest!

How is that possible?

When did Qin Xiao's martial arts skills become so unfathomable?

Qin Xiao lowered his head, looked at Luo Qingluan's pretty face, and slowly asked, "Women are women, they don't reason, they resort to violence when they can't win an argument, but you attacking me is a crime of treason."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingluan stopped struggling, her eyes reddening and tears instantly filling them: "Um... I've committed treason, kill me."

After saying that, she closed her beautiful eyes and awaited Qin Xiao's judgment.

The expected thunderous wrath did not materialize.

She only felt her chin being gently lifted by a warm hand.

Immediately, a soft, warm substance covered her lips.

Luo Qingluan's beautiful eyes widened suddenly.

My mind went completely blank!

Qin Xiao's kiss was initially tentative.

Then, it became more in-depth and forceful.

They pried open Luo Qingluan's slightly parted teeth, which were trembling with shock...

"Well……"

Luo Qingluan was extremely shy and began to struggle desperately.

He used all his strength to try to escape.

Qin Xiao didn't intend to go too far, and under Luo Qingluan's resistance, he took the opportunity to loosen his grip on her arms and lips.

Then, he took a half step back and raised his hand to wipe the corner of his lips with his thumb.

Looking at Luo Qingluan, whose pretty face was flushed, whose breathing was disordered, who seemed to still be enjoying herself, and who was even surprised that he would let go of her, he smiled and said, "So fragrant."

"You...you...shameless...vulgar...tyrant..."

Luo Qingluan spoke incoherently, and hastily wiped her mouth a few times.

"Look, look, you're scolding me again."

Qin Xiao shrugged. "Sigh, it's only because I spoil you, right? If it were another emperor, based on that move you just made..."

"No, judging by the way you were cursing and swearing earlier, you would have been dragged out and beheaded long ago!"

Luo Qingluan opened her mouth, wanting to rebuke Qin Xiao.

But Qin Xiao completely denied her any chance to speak.

Suddenly, he raised his hand and gently waved it at Luo Qingluan.

"I can't let you insult me ​​for nothing!"

In an instant, a surge of spiritual energy enveloped Luo Qingluan, pulling her delicate body into his arms!

"Huh? What's going on!"

Luo Qingluan found herself uncontrollably lifted off the ground.

In the blink of an eye, she floated lightly into Qin Xiao's open arms...

She was completely stunned, her beautiful eyes wide open, as if she had seen a ghost.

What is this?

It is definitely not internal force from martial arts!

It’s just...

Divine power!

Qin Xiao looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, whose face was filled with shock, and tightened his arms, holding her firmly in his embrace.

Then, he lowered his head and said teasingly, "Don't move. Be a good girl and let me kiss you again, and I'll tell you why."

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingluan froze in Qin Xiao's arms, her mind racing.

They were shocked by Qin Xiao's amazing methods.

I am puzzled by his contradictory words and actions.

They are eager to know the truth hidden behind all of this.

Moreover, Qin Xiao's deep eyes, so close to hers, seemed to be drawing her in to find the answer.

The hesitation lasted only a brief moment.

Luo Qingluan raised her eyelids, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes.

The next moment, she actually tilted her head up and kissed Qin Xiao's lips.

This time, it was Qin Xiao's turn to be stunned.

I thought there would be some struggle or bargaining involved.

Unexpectedly, this usually proud female general would take such the initiative.

The soft touch on my lips was like a spark, igniting long-suppressed emotions.

With a soft, fragrant body in his arms, the beauty offered him a kiss.

Qin Xiao felt a surge of heat rush to the top of his head.

The dam of reason was quickly breached.

With a strong pull, he scooped Luo Qingluan up in his arms!

"what!"

Luo Qingluan exclaimed in surprise, instinctively grabbing Qin Xiao's neck: "What...what are you going to do?!"

"want!"

As Qin Xiao spoke, he strode towards the inner hall.

Luo Qingluan's pretty face flushed red, and she struggled gently: "Let me go! You just said it was just a kiss..."

"I meant, I'll kiss you."

Qin Xiao entered the inner hall and quickened his pace: "But who told you to kiss me first?"

Luo Qingluan buried her head in Qin Xiao's chest: "You, you're being unreasonable..."

Qin Xiao's breathing was heavy: "Reason? What reason do you have with the emperor?"