She refused to marry.

Su Wanwan looked up.

Grand Tutor!

The Grand Tutor is already very old, how could he be here?

"Good disciple!" The Grand Tutor entered the room and saw that Feng Chenjun had a full head of white hair, and tears streamed down his face.

"Master, why have you come? The north is the territory of Prince Changxin, this trip is too dangerous." Xiao Xuanjing stepped forward to help the Grand Tutor.

This was the first time Su Wanwan had ever seen Lord Fengchen treat someone with such respect and deference.

She had met this person a few times; he usually came to have tea and play chess.

"My good disciple, you're still alive, you're still alive..." The Grand Tutor was so busy crying that he didn't care at all that he was already old and shouldn't be so emotional.

Tantai Lin waved for the beauties to leave, then carefully examined the people her mother had sent.

When did an old man appear?

The Grand Tutor supported Xiao Xuanjing's arm and cried for a long time, almost losing his breath several times.

"Having heard that my disciple died in battle, I brought a coffin to collect his body. The people of Prince Changxin did not make things difficult for me."

Halfway there, you meet Mr. Wu, who is with the princess. They tell you that you are still alive and that your master has come with you.

"My good disciple, it's good that you're alive, it's good that you're alive. As long as you're alive, there's hope."

The Grand Tutor was quite old, with hastily white hair and a face full of wrinkles, but his eyes were still bright and spirited.

"Master, please sit down." Xiao Xuanjing helped him to the table.

Su Wanwan moved aside.

Standing behind him, he watched the master and apprentice reminisce.

Tantai Lin frowned and tapped the table with his hand.

This old man doesn't seem like a bad person; he's an upright individual. I doubt you can bribe him with money.

Very few people know about the relationship between my mother and him; don't let this old man ruin things.

Should we get rid of it?

Su Wanwan poured wine for him. The old man looked as pitiful as a child. He wiped away his tears and looked at his disciple carefully, afraid that his hopes would be dashed.

"My disciple, when do you plan to return to the capital?" the Grand Tutor asked.

"Wait for Prince Changxin to withdraw his troops," Xiao Xuanjing said, pouring wine for the Grand Tutor.

"You can withdraw your troops?" The Grand Tutor frowned.

"Qingshan has already mobilized troops with the tiger tally, and Tantai Lin is leading troops to the stronghold of Prince Changxin, launching a pincer attack."

"If we can suppress them for now, and wait for Changxin to retreat, I will go back and collect enough provisions. Then it will be a protracted war..." Xiao Xuanjing's voice was low.

"Alright, Vice General Jian is going to Dingxiang to mobilize troops. Only Tiger Tally can't persuade those old bones. My disciple, I'll go with you. I still have some prestige in the court." The Grand Tutor lowered his head and took a bite of meat.

"I can do it, Master, you don't need to take any risks." Xiao Xuanjing cut off another plate of meat and placed it in front of his master.

The Grand Tutor shook his head, "With my master's help, we can achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Su Wanwan quietly slipped out.

The Grand Tutor did not seem to recognize her.

Relieved of her worries, she returned to her room and, remembering Tantai Lin's underhanded tactics, carefully bolted the door shut.

I was so tired from the long journey that I climbed into bed and slept for a long time.

In the middle of the night, there was a knock at the door. Su Wanwan was awakened and asked impatiently, "Who is it?"

"Madam, it's me. Open the door," Xiao Xuanjing said from the doorway.

Su Wanwan then realized she was on a boat. She hadn't even put on her shoes. She opened the door in the dark, turned around, and climbed back into bed.

Just as she was about to drift off to sleep, the blankets were suddenly pulled back, and Feng Chenjun came in to sleep.

She was wide awake, turned around and tugged at the blankets. "Your Majesty, Tantai Lin's ship is big, does he have to squeeze in with me?"

"It's only natural for husband and wife to share a bed." Xiao Xuanjing pulled the blanket over them.

"Your Majesty, you mustn't." Su Wanwan pressed down on the mattress.

Su Wanwan used to think that the emperor must have a very thin skin, even if it was less than hers.

Now I suddenly realize I was completely wrong; Feng Chenjun is as shameless as can be.

When have I ever seen a ruler so shameless?

"Does my husband need to be covered in injuries to prove our marital intimacy?" Xiao Xuanjing turned around and lay half-reclined beside her, looking at her.

"No..." Su Wanwan still didn't let go.

Regardless of whether there were blankets or not, Xiao Xuanjing simply lay down, letting out a few muffled groans as his wound touched the bed.

The next moment, Xiao Xuanjing crawled into the quilt and wrapped his arms around her waist.

Then he started snoring softly.

Su Wanwan admired him.

After a night, Su Wanwan woke up refreshed and moved her body slightly.

The person next to her woke up, moved the hand at her waist, and pulled the blankets around her.

"Is Your Majesty not going to see the Grand Tutor?"

"Let's go together in a bit," Xiao Xuanjing said with his eyes closed.

Su Wanwan looked at the corner of Feng Chenjun's mouth.

Her thin lips were well-defined and slightly upturned.

She's a bad girl.

Seeing such beauty before him, his heart could not be contained.

I couldn't resist gently stroking it with my fingertips; it was soft and quite fun.

"At the Princess's banquet, it was the first time I saw you so closely. I just thought Your Majesty was so handsome..."

Xiao Xuanjing frowned. That time, she was lying on the ground, so small.

He never imagined that the woman lying on the ground would enter his heart.

If I had killed her back then, we probably wouldn't have this tender moment now.

He then pulled her closer and placed a light kiss on her forehead.

Su Wanwan leaned against his chest, still unable to understand when the Emperor had become so attentive to her.

From the moment he caught me on the battlefield, he slowly changed.

He became increasingly intimate with her.

"Is Your Majesty so kind to me because I am kind to my husband?" Su Wanwan asked softly.

"Hmm..." Xiao Xuanjing pondered.

Su Wanwan felt a chill in her heart, and a sense of helplessness overwhelmed her.

"No..." Su Wanwan turned over, wrapped herself in the blanket, and laughed at herself for asking such a silly question that only made her feel bad.

Xiao Xuanjing turned her over and gently flicked the tip of her nose. "Little fox, what's troubling you?"

"Your Majesty is kind to me, so I don't need to repay you with my body. I prefer money and shops. The shop in the middle of Suzaku Main Street is quite nice; it's under Your Majesty's name, isn't it?"

"Madam, you can't have it all; it's too greedy." Xiao Xuanjing frowned. Was he really that unworthy of his help?

It can't even compare to a single shop.

"That shop can make a fortune every day, I like it very much." Su Wanwan raised her eyes.

"Alright, we'll add it to Madam's dowry later," Xiao Xuanjing said.

Su Wanwan pushed him away, "I don't want to get married..."

Why?

"Getting married will only increase my troubles..." Su Wanwan got up, walked around the emperor, and sat on the edge of the bed.

Xiao Xuanjing put her hands behind her head. What was going on in her little head?

"You are a woman, so naturally you should marry. I know the difficulties faced by the Su family."

"Could it be that you want me to marry into the Su family? Even if I agree, the Princess and the Xiao family will not agree." Xiao Xuanjing frowned deeply.

"Your Majesty, you're overthinking it..." Su Wanwan went behind the screen to change her clothes.

"Pack up, the ship back to the capital is ready." Xiao Xuanjing stood up.

"Back to Beijing?" Su Wanwan asked in surprise.