The Demon Prince

Cao Bi, his mouth dry, said, "Enough."

Beitang Yunjing continued:

"If that's not enough, I will personally ask His Majesty to write another one."

Cao Bi's face turned pale:

"Your Majesty is too kind. I have absolutely no intention of preventing the spirits of the fallen from returning home."

Xiao Xingyue clicked his tongue softly beside him.

Cao Bi's eyelids twitched violently. He dared not vent his anger on Beitang Yunjing, so he could only endure it and changed the subject:

"Your Majesty is unaware of this."

Xiao Xingyue has been pestering the Seventh Princess lately, and I am doing this for her sake.

If such people use the matter of protecting the spirit to make a big fuss again, it will probably be even more difficult to deal with in the future.

"Your Majesty, this old minister is trying to help the Seventh Princess."

Beitang Yunjing stared at Cao Bi, her gentle eyes gradually turning cold:

"One thing at a time."

"I will personally intervene in the matter between Xiao Xingyue and Qing'er; it is not the Ministry of War's place to use the spirits of the Xiao family for political purposes."

Cao Bi's breath hitched.

Beitang Yunjing stepped forward:

"The Xiao family has rendered meritorious service in supporting the emperor and protecting the country. The King and his son died in battle in the northern border. Their heroic spirits have returned home. If you dare to stop them, I will not let you off."

The people from the Ministry of War all lowered their heads.

Cao Bi gritted his teeth, his chest burning with rage.

But behind Beitang Yunjing is the Beitang aristocratic family, the physician Beitang Jimin, a favor owed by half of the powerful and noble people in the capital, and the Jingfei who was granted the privilege of practicing medicine and saving lives by the emperor himself!

He can't afford to offend him.

Cao Bi stepped aside: "Let them pass."

The Ministry of War official was stunned, and Cao Bi looked over sharply:

"I say proceed!"

The Ministry of War official scrambled to get the seal stamped.

The veterans from the Northern Frontier had tears in their eyes, and some of them knelt down before Beitang Yunjing:

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Beitang Yunjing waved her hand:

"No need to thank me. You have protected the Great Xia, and the Great Xia should not treat you like this."

Upon hearing this, the veterans could no longer hold back their tears, which fell onto the stone slab.

Xiao Xingyue walked to Beitang Yunjing's side:

"Thank you very much, Your Majesty."

Beitang Yunjing looked at him, her gaze even deeper than before:

"I have heard about the trouble you have caused in court recently."

Xiao Xingyue looked obedient:

"It's all a rumor."

Beitang Yunjing said calmly, "Including you stealing Qing'er's medicine pouch?"

Xiao Xingyue immediately shut up.

Beitang Yunjing sighed softly:

"His Majesty promised to marry the princess into the Xiao family."

But you yourself understand the current situation of your Xiao family.

No wonder His Majesty changed his mind.

Xiao Xingyue did not respond.

Beitang Yunjing looked at the veterans at the entrance of the military department:

"If you want others to respect you, then you have to prove yourself."

She turned and got into the car, adding one more sentence before the curtain fell:

"Qing'er is soft-hearted, so don't always bully her."

Xiao Xingyue touched his nose:

"She's the one who keeps drugging me."

The carriage drove away.

After Xiao Xingyue and his men left, Cao Bi also turned around and went back to the inner hall.

He smashed the teacup on the table with a single blow.

"Beitang Yunjing and Xiao Xingyue, both of you have bullied me!"

The trusted aide rushed in and handed over a confidential letter:

"My lord, it was sent from Gouli Post Station."

Cao Bi opened the letter; it contained only a few lines of text.

Jin Yueji invited him to have a detailed discussion that night, not at the post station, but at a private residence.

Tucked inside the letter was a small piece of soft satin, a bellyband, with a faint fragrance.

Cao Bi's expression immediately changed. He twisted the undergarment in his hand, his Adam's apple bobbing.

Jin Yueji, Queen of Gouli Kingdom.

Lu Chengzhang is unreliable, and this woman finally knows who is truly useful.

Cao Bi sat back in his chair, his lustful heart blazing:

"That old bastard Lu Chengzhang is indeed finished."

"If Gou Li wants to turn her life around, she'll have to go to this official."

He buried his nose in his undergarment and sniffed, a look of pure bliss on his face.

"Prepare the carriage. Tonight, I will personally go to negotiate."

evening.

In a private residence on West Street in Kyoto, Xiao Xingyue was rehearsing with Jin Yueji.

Jin Yueji lay sprawled on the table, her skirt trailing on the ground, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders.

She already had a great figure, full and shapely.

Xiao Xingyue sat beside him, holding a cup of tea. After looking at it for a long time, he shook his head.

"No, absolutely not."

Princess Jin Yue gritted her teeth:

"What's wrong? Isn't the temptation enough?"

Xiao Xingyue looked disgusted:

"You're lying on the table looking for a needle. Cao Bi will only ask you if your back hurts."

Chiba Teruhi stood to the side, her face cold. After losing the literary contest, she found Xiao Xingyue increasingly displeasing.

"Your Highness, please be mindful of your conduct. This is our king."

Xiao Xingyue countered, "Why don't you do it?"

Chiba Teruhi's face stiffened.

Jin Yueji said coldly:

"Xiao Xingyue, you'd better not go too far."

Xiao Xingyue reached out and pulled down her collar by half an inch, revealing more of her snow-white skin.

Jin Yueji froze: "What are you doing?"

"How can you seduce Cao Bi if you can't let go?" Xiao Xingyue frowned:

"She wasn't particularly attractive to begin with, and she's also too reserved."

Princess Jin Yue's murderous intent surged.

Teruhi Chiba stepped forward directly:

"Xiao Xingyue, you've gone too far."

Xiao Xingyue pointed to the door:

"Womanly kindness."

If we remain complacent now, and Cao Bi becomes suspicious, all our efforts will be in vain.

"You, Gou Li, have offended the Great Xia court, and I'll be dragged down with you. We'll all be caught in the middle."

Jin Yueji's full chest heaved. She wanted to refute, but she had to admit that Xiao Xingyue's words made sense.

Cao Bi is the kind of person who is greedy for power, money, and sex; the bait must be real.

Jin Yueji closed her eyes:

"Chiba, get out."

Chiba Teruhi was taken aback, gripped the book tightly, glared fiercely at Xiao Xingyue, and turned to leave.

The door closed, leaving only Xiao Xingyue and Jin Yueji inside.

Jin Yueji propped herself up from the table, crawled forward a little more, her breasts heaving, and forced a touch of allure:

"How about this? Would that be better?"

Xiao Xingyue stroked his chin.

"No, your hand should be here." He grabbed Jin Yueji's wrist and placed it on the edge of the table.

"Lower your head a little more."

Jin Yueji did as instructed, but found herself about to touch Xiao Xingyue, his powerful masculine aura overwhelming her. She abruptly looked up:

"Oh, we almost bumped into each other, were you doing this on purpose?"

Outside the door, Chiba Teruhi's expression grew increasingly grim.

Inside the room, Xiao Xingyue was still giving instructions.

Until night fell.

Outside the private residence, both alleys were very quiet, and Cao Bi's carriage was parked at the back gate.

He wasn't wearing an official robe, only a dark-colored outer garment. As soon as he entered the room, he smelled the fragrance.

It's sweet and has the warmth that only women's underwear has.

Cao Bi's mouth became increasingly dry.

Jin Yueji sat at the table, the lamplight illuminating half of her face. Her dress was loose, revealing her snow-white shoulders and delicate collarbones. Her eyes were red at the corners, as if she had been crying.

Cao Bi's initial caution crumbled on the spot:

"Your Majesty, what brings you here so late at night?"

Jin Yueji raised her eyes, seemingly wanting to speak but hesitating, her voice low and soft:

Minister Cao.

Only today did I realize that Lu Chengzhang is unreliable, and the lamplighter will only hide in the shadows.

"If Gou Li wants to turn things around at Da Xia, she'll have to rely on you."

Cao Bi felt a surge of warmth in his heart. The king was a man whose very appearance and manner were pleasing to the eye.

He desperately wanted to relax, but he maintained his composure and sat down opposite her.

"The king has shown great favor."

Jin Yueji pushed a cup of wine towards them:

"I have heard that Minister Cao suffered an injustice in front of the Ministry of War today."

Cao Bi's face stiffened, and Jin Yueji immediately softened her voice:

"Xiao Xingyue was too arrogant, and Beitang Yunjing was also out of touch with reality."

But the more they band together, the more Minister Cao should cooperate with his master.

Cao Bi raised his glass: "How does Your Majesty wish to cooperate?"

Jin Yueji stood up, walked around the table, and the hem of her robe brushed against Cao Bi's knees. Cao Bi's eyes widened instantly.

She leaned closer:

"Let Xiao Xingyue die first."

Cao Bi's breath hitched:

"Your Majesty truly understands me, but please rest assured, I have my own methods."

Jin Yueji's fingertips lightly touched his clothes, and he could no longer sit still. He reached out to grab Jin Yueji.

"FBI, raid on prostitution!"

Bang! The door was kicked open, and Xiao Xingyue stood in the doorway holding a lamp.

"You, Cao Bi, live up to your name."

"How dare you make indecent advances towards the Queen Dowager so late at night? Have you no shame?"

Cao Bi froze.

Jin Yueji immediately stepped back, gathered her clothes together, and looked aggrieved:

"Young Master Xiao, save me!"

Cao Bi's mind went blank. He thought he was going to have a great time tonight, but it turned out to be a honey trap!