I Possess a Scroll of Demon-Subduing Records

There's a sense of familiarity, yet it's hard to pinpoint exactly what it is.

The giant snake didn't investigate further; it had bought Xiaocao and Wang Jinxuan ten years of cultivation time, and now they needed to get some sleep.

Meanwhile, after Yan Qingqiu brought Jiang Linglong out of the Crystal Palace, he led her to Jiankang.

Jiankang is currently in a turbulent period, surrounded by powerful enemies from the outside and plagued by bandits from within.

Xiao Zhao's death was sudden, and all the powerful families harbored ambitions. Under these circumstances, Xiao Se's path to inheriting the throne in Jiankang was fraught with difficulties.

However, Xiao Se has both strength and influence, and these difficulties are merely minor stumbling blocks on her path to the throne. With her abilities, Xiao Se can easily kick them aside.

When Yan Qingqiu arrived with Jiang Linglong, it was the day Xiao Se was holding his coronation ceremony.

Xiao Se, dressed in a dragon robe, looked quite imposing, but in Yan Qingqiu's eyes, he looked rather ridiculous.

"She's quite good at pretending."

"Do you have a grudge against her?"

Jiang Linglong could sense the ill intent in Yan Qingqiu's words.

Yan Qingqiu shook his head and said, "I have no grudge against her. I owe her a lot."

"Then why did you..."

"A great favor can turn into enmity, because she's always good at pleasing men."

Jiang Linglong: "..."

How dare you criticize others?

With the two witnesses present, the coronation ceremony was successfully completed.

During this time, some people tried to cause trouble, but Xiao Se easily thwarted them.

After the ceremony ended and the court officials left, Xiao Se returned to his palace and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Being an emperor is no easy task, especially after she dealt with some troublemakers, the remaining troublemakers all learned their lesson.

No one openly caused trouble, but they still gave her a lot of trouble.

The rebellion in the west requires money to suppress, but if military funds are provided, there is a risk of betrayal by the army. Meanwhile, there is a disaster in Guanzhong, requiring funds for disaster relief.

Everywhere there are places that need money, but the national treasury is empty.

Some of those who raised these questions were genuinely concerned for the country, while others were simply taking advantage of the situation. In any case, they just opened their mouths and asked Xiao Se for money.

Xiao Se has come to understand the troubles of being in charge.

If one is irresponsible in the position of emperor, one can naturally enjoy himself without worry, and be as happy as one wants.

But if you want to do something for the people, you'll encounter trouble everywhere.

Going through each and every one of these cases is a real headache.

"Look at our young emperor, why does he look so worried? What's troubling you? Why don't you tell your sister?"

Yan Qingqiu's voice suddenly appeared in Xiao Se's palace, immediately making Xiao Se nervous.

"What are you here for?"

Xiao Se was ready for battle.

This is the capital city, and as the emperor who holds the divine position of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, she is not afraid to fight Yan Qingqiu.

"Why are you so nervous? I'm here to bring you something."

With that, she waved her hand, and the five dragon scales flew to Xiao Se's side one by one.

This was the first time Xiao Se had fully mastered the dragon scales after all five had gathered.

If she had possessed these dragon scales earlier, she might have broken the curse long ago, and there would have been no need for her to ascend to the throne and absorb dragon energy.

Now was not the time to search for treasures. Xiao Se put away the dragon scales and then noticed that there was another person beside Yan Qingqiu.

That person had a very strange aura, and seemed to be quite powerful.

Xiao Se wasn't sure if he could defeat the two of them, so he said, "The goods have been delivered, you can leave now."

"Heh, why be so cold, little sister? Are you wary of your older sisters? We're here to help you!"

Xiao Se didn't believe a word the vixen said, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but sneer, "What good intentions could a weasel have when it offers New Year's greetings to a chicken!"

"It's not out of kindness, I just owe you something and came to make up for it."

"You can keep the debt. One day, I'll personally collect it from you!"

Xiao Se's tone was fierce, clearly indicating that she held a grudge.

Jiang Linglong knew the whole story and knew that Xiao Se was the victim, but it was indeed inconvenient for too many people to know what Yan Qingqiu had done, so she could only forcibly take things from Xiao Se back then.

Moreover, although Yan Qingqiu's kick was quite forceful, if she really wanted to kill someone, Xiao Se would not be alive today.

Jiang Linglong wasn't entirely clear on what Yan Qingqiu's plan was, so she couldn't vouch for her.

But their arguing is definitely not good for the current situation.

“Miss Xiao, I know you are angry, and I know what I am about to say may not be fair to you, but right now we have a common enemy.”

So I hope you can put aside your hatred for now.

I can't vouch for what happened before, but if she does anything to harm you again, I will find a way to make her pay the price.

Yan Qingqiu: "..."

Why did she think Jiang Linglong's method was to complain to Lin Yi?

Is the Empress trying to influence the other woman?

Hmph, do you think I'm afraid?

Yan Qingqiu was disdainful, but she didn't show off at this moment. She kept quiet, as if she had tacitly agreed that Jiang Linglong had this ability.

"Who are you?"

Xiao Se sensed that Jiang Linglong might not be entirely in cahoots with Yan Qingqiu, and he had some doubts in his heart.

How can a guarantee from a complete stranger be considered valid?

"I can't tell you my identity, but I have a close relationship with Lin Yi. If you're still willing to trust him, then I should be trustworthy to you as well."

Xiao Se: "..."

How can you expect me to trust you when you're hiding your true intentions like this?

She also revealed that she has a close relationship with Lin Yi. Is she trying to piss me off?

Xiao Se gritted her teeth, swallowing the sour taste in her mouth, and said coldly, "Tell me what you want to do first. I'm not stupid enough to let you scheme against me."

At this point, it can be considered that she has given in.

Jiang Linglong then added, "We want you to go north to attack Wei in the name of the emperor, and work with Princess Tianxuan Xiao Yue to drive out the Tartars and restore the Central Plains."

Jiang Linglong had long been dissatisfied with the fall of the North, but only now did she have the opportunity to launch a northern expedition.

"I have indeed heard about Xiao Yue's affairs, but with our limited forces, even if we unite, can we possibly defeat the Northern Wei?"

Xiao Se's concerns were not unfounded. If he were blinded by Xiao Yue's victory and thought that the Northern Wei were a bunch of trash that could be easily crushed, he would definitely suffer a defeat.

Xiao Yue was indeed formidable, but the battles she fought were against the elite forces of Northern Wei.

The Northern Wei still had skilled warriors, and having suffered many defeats, this was the time for them to avenge their past humiliations, and their morale was still high.

Xiao Yue's forces were too small, and he was trapped in an isolated city.

Xiao Se, on the other hand, had just ascended the throne and had not yet fully taken control of the situation.

If we rashly launch an attack, even if we join forces with Xiao Yue, the chances of winning are very low.

If she suffers a defeat, her already precarious throne will become even more precarious.

Hearing Xiao Se say this, before Jiang Linglong could even give a guarantee, Yan Qingqiu laughed and said, "Don't underestimate this one. Give her 50,000 elite troops, and she can lead you straight to the heart of the enemy. If you are defeated, she'll arrange for you to sleep with Lin Yi for three days. How about that?"

"you!"

Xiao Se never expected that Yan Qingqiu would utter such vulgar words, and even Jiang Linglong glared at her angrily.

She's never even slept with Lin Yi! How can she let another woman beat her to it?

"What, you don't think it's worth it?"

Xiao Se: "..."

It's not that it's not worth it, but is it something you can just casually say?

Yan Qingqiu then looked at Jiang Linglong and said, "Or do you think you can't defeat a group of 'Man' even with 50,000 elite troops?"

Jiang Linglong: "..."

My blood pressure went up.

Although she knew it was a blatant attempt to provoke her, she couldn't help but fall for it.

"Don't worry, if I can't do it, I'll offer my head as a reward."

"I wouldn't dare take your head. If I even touch you, Lin Yi would stab me to death, wouldn't he? After all, you are his beloved."

Unlike someone else, Lin Yi initially wanted to avenge her, but in the end, he couldn't bear to hurt me. He ended up stabbing himself twice; it hurt me to watch, and some people don't even know it!

Xiao Se: "..."

Clearly, the person Yan Qingqiu was referring to was her.

This vixen is a real troublemaker. In just a few words, she not only stirred up trouble between Jiang Linglong and Xiao Se, but also subtly put Xiao Se in a bad position and deliberately provoked his emotions.

If Su Xian'er had even half of her wickedness, she wouldn't have been bullied so badly by Lin Yi.

"Words alone are not enough; I still can't believe you just like that."

Xiao Se was already 70% convinced, but as an emperor, she had to be cautious.

Besides, she's cursed; what if she is?

She cannot place all her hopes on others.

Jiang Linglong was also having a headache. Words alone were not enough; she needed to get evidence.

What evidence do you have to prove yourself?