No title, no marriage? Do you think I'm some kind of lapdog?

"you!"

"Who said I'm a puppy!"

"I was just not in top form tonight, I'll try again another day!"

Yue Xinyang is stubborn and will definitely not admit that he lost the verbal battle.

"hehe…"

"Can't afford to lose?"

"I don't have time for your idle chatter!"

Su Chuang laughed, too lazy to listen to Yue Xinyang's nagging any longer, and spoke directly to Yue Fei.

"Help Young Master Yue wake up and see if there's anything hard on his body besides his mouth."

"Remember, we're making him pay back his debts, not bullying him!"

He ignored Yue Xinyang's angry gaze and gave the order directly.

"Here you go!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Fei replied loudly that he would resolutely carry out any orders given by Su Chuang.

"Um…"

Su Chuang sat down leisurely, watching Yue Fei restrain the struggling Yue Xinyang like a chick.

"Don't touch me!"

"I am the son of the Vice Minister of War!"

"Ah! This is my pocket money!"

"Don't touch my family heirloom jade pendant!"

Under Su Chuang's indifferent gaze, no one nearby dared to step forward to help.

They watched helplessly as Yue Xinyang was ruthlessly searched.

Don't you see the Imperial Guards lurking in the shadows, watching us intently?

"This is good!"

When the warm, lustrous family heirloom jade pendant was found, Su Chuang's eyes lit up slightly.

Great, if we pawn this thing later, it'll be another expense to strengthen our own capabilities.

As for Yue Xinyang's cursing and swearing?

It was nothing but the barking of a defeated dog; Su Chuang didn't listen to a word it said.

"Very well! I hereby declare the celebration banquet held for General Ye a complete success!"

As Su Chuang spoke, he took the remaining valuables from Yue Fei's hand and openly stuffed them into his pocket.

Ignoring Yue Xinyang's fierce gaze.

"We hope General Ye will continue his efforts and not rest on his laurels!"

"You should know that military merits won't be as easy to obtain as they used to be!"

He glanced coldly at Ye Qingyue, who had just stood up.

Only Ye Qingyue understood the meaning conveyed in it!

However, Su Chuang appeared unconvinced by the other party.

But that doesn't matter, since the war in the northern frontier won't be over once and for all.

He believes it will reopen soon!

"Su Chuang... do you think you can turn things around just by beating me?"

Ye Qingyue covered her swollen cheek, blood still trickling from the corner of her mouth, her eyes blazing with anger.

"Didn't you tell the Emperor you wanted to join the army in the northern frontier?"

"Don't go back on your word!"

"The Northern Frontier... is not a place where a spoiled brat like you from the capital can survive."

She stared intently at Su Chuang, then suddenly grinned, her voice low and hoarse yet clear!

"What, General Ye, do you intend to 'take care' of me in the northern frontier?"

Su Chuang sneered.

"Let's go, Yue Fei!"

He gave a shout and then ignored Ye Qingyue, that crazy woman!

only……

"Brother Chuang... don't rush off like this..."

Suddenly, there was a slight tug at my cuff.

Su Chuang turned around and saw that Lin Ruxue had gotten close to him at some point and was looking up at him.

A faint scent of medicine mixed with the smell of alcohol wafted into Su Chuang's nostrils.

"I'm drunk... Please don't worry, just leave me like this and let me go back to the palace alone, okay?"

"It would be fine if we ran into a robber on the way, but what if they tried to assault us..."

Lin Ruxue, slightly drunk, spoke in a voice so soft it sounded like a sigh, as she stopped Su Chuang, who wanted to leave and return home immediately.

"Um...this is the capital, right under the emperor's nose. Who would dare disrespect you!"

Su Chuang was speechless for a moment, his back stiffening slightly.

Although he knew what Lin Ruxue meant, he really didn't want to send it!

Have you not seen Yue Fei carrying several bags of delicious food in his hands and on his shoulders...?

"Let's go, Brother Chuang..."

"I will have them send all these delicacies to the Duke of Xin's residence."

Lin Ruxue was incredibly clever and, of course, saw through Su Chuang's ulterior motives.

"Haha...that's so embarrassing."

Although Su Chuang said that, he was very happy inside!

He also understood that winning over Lin Ruxue would bring him closer to the royal family.

However, this matter has both advantages and disadvantages!

The advantages are obvious, but the disadvantage is that he cannot avoid being drawn into the royal succession struggle!

Therefore, he plans to wait until the time is right before accepting Lin Ruxue's love.

However, the implication was too obvious, causing his words, "The Imperial Guards will escort you," to get stuck in his throat.

I dare not refuse!

"Giddy up! Giddy up! Urgent dispatch!"

As Su Chuang was walking on the road, he suddenly heard a series of angry roars.

It turned out to be a scout covered in blood, lying prone on his warhorse, who flashed past!

Only the tattered "post station" flag proclaimed that it was no ordinary place.

"This is a messenger from the northern frontier; it seems things are about to get tense again!"

Upon seeing this, Lin Ruxue's initial romantic feelings vanished instantly.

"That's normal. There's no such thing as permanent peace."

"unless…"

Su Chuang shook his head, thought for a moment, and decided not to say the rest of his sentence.

Now, he is powerless and his words have no effect.

Instead, you should think about how to become stronger quickly!

"Unless what?"

"It's nothing..."

"Brother Chuang...do you know?"

"Know what?"

"I've noticed you've changed a lot."

Lin Ruxue suddenly stopped and stared at Su Chuang with her phoenix eyes, trying to see through him.

"Becoming more composed..."

"Became cunning..."

"And she's become...decisive..."

"But...you know...I haven't changed...you've always been the only one in my heart..."

After she finished speaking, she ignored Su Chuang and quickly left.

"Yeah?"

Su Chuang touched his face and muttered to himself.

All he knew was that the Su Chuang of the past was gone forever, and now he just wanted to live well and find out the mystery of his father's death in battle!

Although this will make many people hate him to the core, he will not give up!

In addition, there are always some blind people who want him dead.

Therefore, he can only become stronger, so strong that no one dares to kill him!

"Let's go..."

"It's time to improve the meals for Wenhe and the servants in the manor..."

"And also, Yue Fei, if I remember correctly, your courtesy name was Pengju, right..."

And so, Su Chuang led Yue Fei, who was still somewhat confused, home.

"Your Highness, you're finally back!"

Jia Xu was waiting at the door. Upon seeing Su Chuang, he immediately went to greet him.

"What's wrong, Wenhe?"

"Look, I've brought you lots of delicious food!"

Although Su Chuang didn't understand why, he still took a leg of lamb from the bag in Yue Fei's hand and stuffed it into Jia Xu's arms.

"My lord, please come to the study to discuss this further!"

Jia Xu dared not refuse and quickly accepted it, saying...

"good!"

"Pengju, be on guard!"

Su Chuang looked at Jia Xu, who had a very anxious expression, and knew that something big was about to happen.

Therefore, he dared not delay and ran all the way to the study.

"Alright, Wenhe, what's wrong that's making you so flustered!"

……

At this moment, the imperial study is brightly lit!

"Your Majesty!"

"Crisis on the Northern Border!"

"Our army was ambushed in Broken Soul Valley, and 30,000 soldiers...were massacred!"

"Only 50,000 soldiers remain to defend the pass!"

After the messenger finished speaking, he collapsed to the ground, clearly not going to make it.

"Quick! Carry him downstairs and treat him."

"You must save him!"

"Send word that the Left and Right Chancellors, the Vice Minister of War, the General, the Duke of Rong, and others must come to the palace for a meeting!"

Emperor Wu said with a solemn expression.

"Cough cough cough..."

He had barely finished speaking when he suddenly broke into a violent cough and quickly covered it with a handkerchief.