Whether it was Lin Wan'er's natural instincts returning or the Northern Qi princess being too mischievous, the two of them actually ran to Baiyujing, to a small bridge over a stream, and started splashing water and playing.

Outrageous.

Is this something you guys can play?

Why didn't you take me with you!

Li Chengxian gestured for Yue'er to shush and quietly approached her.

Because the maid was anxious and the two beauties were too engrossed in their own world, they didn't notice anything amiss.

next moment.

Li Chengxian shouted.

"Take this! Water Flow, the Drenched Chicken Technique!"

However, Li Chengxian, in a playful mood, used his Longevity True Qi to unleash the Myriad Paths Palm Technique, stirring up the pool water and drenching the two of them thoroughly.

"ah!"

Lin Wan'er rubbed her eyes and, upon seeing Li Chengxian, hurriedly ran out of the pool.

Nourished by the true energy of longevity, this little beauty's body is much better than it was a few days ago, and she is slowly becoming somewhat attached to me. It seems that the day when we are close is not far off.

But the eldest princess of Northern Qi, with her hands on her hips, shouted in a delicate voice:

"That doesn't count; you ambushed me."

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Suddenly, the eldest princess of Northern Qi pulled over a small basin floating beside her, scooped up a basin of water, took a running start, and splashed it at Li Chengxian.

Who knew?

Just as the water was about to get close.

However, a burst of true energy shot out, circulated once, and poured all over the face of the Northern Qi princess.

"You cheat, you actually resorted to violence!"

"You childish brat." Li Chengxian stepped forward and grabbed the eldest princess of Northern Qi.

Snapped.

He slapped that upturned part of his face.

The Northern Qi princess was beaten so badly that she covered herself and ran away.

He stepped forward and tapped Lin Wan'er's nose.

"It's not that I don't want you to play, but aren't you two afraid of catching a cold? Especially since you're not fully recovered yet, you're very likely to get sick this way."

Lin Wan'er, however, revealed the tip of her pink tongue and then pulled Xiao Hong away.

"I won't listen, I'll do it again next time!"

Yo.

When did this little girl become so mischievous?

Li Chengxian shook his head and looked at Yue'er beside him, saying:

"We'll have the imperial kitchen cook some extra warming and nourishing food and send it over later."

However, Li Chengxian had just had a feast for the eyes. Now that spring is turning into summer, the weather is still quite warm, and the beauties are all wearing gauze dresses!

"I never imagined that the seemingly ordinary princess of Northern Qi would wear oversized clothes on purpose to avoid the fatigue of the journey. No wonder."

“Your Highness’s judgment has never been wrong.” Yue’er covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"Oh?" Li Chengxian looked Yue'er up and down, and the latter's face turned red.

"That's right, otherwise we wouldn't have found such a treasure as you."

"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."

After a while, Li Chengxian found a garden to sit down. Lin Wan'er, who had changed her clothes, and the eldest princess of Northern Qi were laughing and drinking hot soup next to her.

Looking at them, Li Chengxian thought for a moment and asked:

"A question suddenly occurred to me."

The two put down their bowls and looked at Li Chengxian with their big, blinking eyes.

"Who do you think would be the best emperor of the Qing Kingdom in the future?"

Lin Wan'er shook her head, indicating that she didn't feel anything.

But the eldest princess of Northern Qi looked terrified, and even the maidservant beside her was so frightened that she knelt on the ground.

As people of Northern Qi, especially those from a kingdom that was ravaged by Emperor Qing's personal campaigns and rebuilt, no one understood better than them what the Qing dynasty's imperial power meant.

Just now, the eldest princess of Northern Qi also gleaned some information from Lin Wan'er.

Although she hadn't yet figured out Li Chengxian's exact identity, she knew that the man before her held a very high position in the Qing Kingdom.

Despite residing in the palace and having abducted the prime minister's daughter, even when Emperor Qing and the prime minister came to his door, they failed to gain any advantage and were still able to sit here peacefully.

Thus, the eldest princess of Northern Qi also saw that Lin Wan'er was innocent and naive, and told her this without any concealment.

The information she learned from the four maids, Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, instantly transformed her relationship with the other woman from that of strangers into that of close confidantes.

Even so, the eldest princess of Northern Qi still wanted to know just how powerful this mysterious man really was.

"Who will be the emperor? It's not like you can decide that. The great nation of Nanqing can only be decided by Emperor Qing."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengxian knew what the young beauty was up to, but he didn't expose her.

"Do you believe I can get Emperor Qing to attack Northern Qi tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, the eldest princess of Northern Qi turned pale and trembled slightly.

"You're a grown man, how can you bully a weak woman like this?"

"I'm happy to." Li Chengxian raised his hand and took the small, cold hand of the Northern Qi princess.

"You still dare to talk back? You're too cowardly. Don't worry, as long as you perform well, I guarantee that when we destroy Northern Qi, we'll go easy on you and spare the lives of your royal family."

The eldest princess of Northern Qi raised her hand and pinched Li Chengxian.

How could you be so mean?

Li Chengxian made no attempt to conceal anything.

“If a man isn’t a little bad, what kind of man is he? I’ve always been upright and honest. You know why the Qing Kingdom, which was originally going to negotiate, suddenly agreed to a ceasefire and peace talks, and sent you to the Qing Kingdom so quickly.”

The eldest princess of Northern Qi also stared wide-eyed. This matter was beyond the comprehension of the Northern Qi spies, and everyone was completely baffled.

Could it be that the problem lies with Li Chengxian?

"You guessed it? This is a deal between me and Emperor Qing, so I'm telling you, little beauty, and I'm not afraid to tell you."

The Northern Qi dynasty is doomed; it's only a matter of time. As for how many members of the royal family will survive, that depends on my mood.

Indeed, that's a hundred sets of standard armor, plus control of the Po Jun army.

This prompted Emperor Qing to expedite certain matters.

Just then, Tianquan walked in and bowed to everyone.

That address of "Your Highness," followed by the title "Imperial Consort," made Lin Wan'er and the eldest princess of Northern Qi blush deeply, their faces turning as red as ripe apples washed with water.

"Your Highness, the Second Prince of Qing, Li Chengze, has arrived. He said His Majesty sent him."

Li Chengxian nodded.

He then glanced at the eldest princess of Northern Qi before saying:

"Let him come over."

"promise."

Soon, a young man with bangs that partially covered his face walked into Baiyujing.

When he noticed the people in the garden, he hurriedly bowed and greeted them with great care.

This completely shattered the last glimmer of hope in the heart of the Northern Qi princess.

As a member of the Northern Qi royal family, she could naturally utilize Northern Qi spies. On her way to Southern Qing, she received many messages, including those from the Second Prince of Southern Qing, Li Chengze.

It is said that this second prince, who was enfeoffed as a prince in his childhood and married into the powerful Ye family in the capital in his youth, was extremely powerful in Nanqing. He was arrogant and ruthless.

Who knew?

Now that he has arrived at the Cloud Palace, his demeanor is like that of a boy next door—so respectful and refined.

Thinking of Li Chengxian's words, the eldest princess of Northern Qi clenched her fists, a plan forming in her mind.

Soon, Li Chengze spotted Li Chengxian smiling at him in the garden pavilion. He quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said:

"Chengze greets his elder brother and all his sisters-in-law."

Li Chengxian looked at him, slowly tapping the jade table with her right index finger, without saying a word.

Li Chengze remained bowed, as if he were facing Emperor Qing, and dared not straighten up until he received a reply.

The eldest princess of Northern Qi, noticing this subtle movement, became increasingly shocked.

After a long while, suddenly.

*smack*

A small, fair hand held a piece of pastry and brought it to Li Chengxian's lips.

Li Chengxian swallowed it in one gulp, and because the bite was too big, she bit into several of his fingers.

The owner of the little hand was so frightened that he quickly withdrew it.

Looking at Lin Wan'er, whose big eyes were sparkling, Li Chengxian smiled and said:

"Well, it's delicious."

Looking again, the whole plate on the table had been completely devoured; this little foodie clearly wasn't satisfied.

"Tianquan, have two more dishes brought down. As for you, have a seat."

Lin Wan'er's fair face instantly lit up with a happy expression.

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