At night, the candlelight swayed gently. In the office of the Temple's Grand Deacon, Lin Muyu took off her armor and changed her bandages. She held a scroll in her hands and started reading. Beside her, the two deacons, Ge Yang and Zhou Yao, were also helping to read through the scrolls. After Lin Muyu left, there seemed to be a lot of scrolls accumulated.
"Don't move."
Chu Yao's voice came from behind. She opened her snow white fingers and a warm fighting aura seeped into Lin Muyu's wounds to speed up the recovery. The reason why Chu Yao could become the Grand Deacon of the Spirit Medicine Department was not just because she was proficient in alchemy, but also because her Holy Hand was one of the best in the world.
"It itches, I can't help it …" Lin Muyu explained.
Chu Yao giggled, "You have to endure it even if you can't help it. Ai, you stinking brat, I really don't know what to say about you. You broke into the Marshal's residence of Yihe Country alone. Your courage is greater than the heavens, you really don't fear death …"
Lin Muyu rubbed her nose and said, "Sister Chu Yao, if you were a man, you would have done the same. I was only fifty miles away from Sunset City and knew that Brother Qin Lei's head was stored in a bottle in Sunset City. How could I not take the risk?"
"In short, don't do it next time."
Chu Yao gently patted his shoulder and said, "Your life does not belong to you alone. If you died, I would have lost my last family member."
"I know …" Lin Muyu lowered her head and said, "I won't do it next time!"
"En, that's more like it." Chu Yao smiled.
… …
"Knock knock …"
There was a knock on the door and a Temple Guard walked in and said respectfully, "Grand Deacon, there is someone from the Duke's residence of Sunset Rain City who wants to invite you to the Duke's residence. Duke Yun has something to discuss with you."
"The Duke's residence of Sunset Rain City?" Lin Muyu was stunned, "What does Duke Yun want with me?"
"This subordinate does not know, he only said that he has something to discuss."
"Oh …"
Ge Yang said at the side, "Yu, Su Muyun has never been on good terms with you. If you want to go, then bring Qin Yan, Wei Chou, and the rest along. Otherwise, it's too dangerous."
"Okay, got it." Lin Muyu raised her head and said, "Have Wei Chou and Qin Yan pick a hundred people from the Longdan Army Camp and go with me."
"Yes!"
The Longdan Army Camp gathered very quickly. They quickly arrived at Tongtian Street from the camp behind the Divine Temple. Lin Muyu also put on the Imperial Guard's armor and rode Taxue. She led everyone to follow the servant from the Duke's residence.
Su Muyun's Duke's Mansion was not too far away. This Duke's Mansion was rebuilt two years ago. It was originally the mansion of a general. Later, during the Lanyan City Chaos, the owner died in battle, so it became Su Muyun's Duke's Mansion. However, it was still very spacious and exquisite.
"Yo, there are so many people!"
In front of the mansion, Su Yu was guarding with a few generals of Muyu City. She could not help but laugh and said, "Yu, you are too wary of our Su Family. You brought so many soldiers from the Longdan Army Camp over as if you are going to fight. Don't be nervous. Father just asked you to come over to chat and drink tea."
Lin Muyu flipped over and dismounted from the horse and said, "It's really good to drink tea. Aunt Si, let's go in."
"Okay!"
Along the corridor all the way into the depths of the mansion, Wei Chou, Qin Yan, and the rest stayed in the courtyard to wait, while Lin Muyu followed Su Yu straight to Su Muyun's residence. Although Lin Muyu was injured, her strength had recovered at least 70%. With Su Yu and Su Muyun's strength, they were probably not a match for Lin Muyu.
"Creak …"
After the door was pushed open, the candlelight inside was still swaying. Su Yu walked in with Lin Muyu and called out softly, "Father, Yu is here."
"Okay."
Su Muyun turned around, holding an ancient scroll in his hand. Under the illumination of the candlelight, his face looked very old. His hair and beard were all white. This old man seemed to be full of fatigue, but reality did not allow him to rest for even a moment.
"May I know why Duke Yun is looking for me?" Lin Muyu asked.
Su Muyun smiled and said, "Yu, do you know why I did not object to you conferring the title of General during the day?"
"Why?" Lin Muyu asked with a smile.
Su Muyun said, "Because there are too few people who can be used by Xiao Yin's side, and there is almost no one among our Su Family's generals who can take charge."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and said, "Sit down, sit down and talk."
"Thank you, Duke Yun."
Lin Muyu untied the Dragon Spirit Sword and placed it on the table beside her. She took the teacup that Su'Er handed over and nodded with a smile.
After Su Muyun sat down and took a sip of the tea, he carefully savored it and said, "Tang Lan is recruiting soldiers on a large scale within the Cangnan Province, and has already recruited about 100,000 new soldiers. Moreover, the Ministry of Revenue has allocated the iron mines, forests, and other resources within the Cangnan Province and Earthstar Province to Tang Lan. Even the control of more than a dozen counties in the North Ridge Province has fallen into Tang Lan's hands. If this continues, I'm afraid that the Empire will be surnamed Tang and not Qin."
Lin Muyu remained silent.
Su Muyun continued, "The former Emperor sent Feng Jixing to assassinate my only son, Su Qin, causing the Su Family to have no more descendants. Yu … Now that Xiao Yin is my only descendant, I must ensure her position as Emperor and the stability of the Empire. Therefore, I need a person, a general who can take charge of the army of the Twilight Rain City."
Lin Muyu put down the teacup and said, "Duke Yun, if you have anything to say, please say it directly."
"Okay."
Su Muyun smiled slightly, "Yu, call Su Qiang in."
"Yes!"
Su Yu opened the door and called softly, "Su Qiang, come in."
Not long after, a young girl around the age of 18 walked in. She was wearing a long robe of the Empire's maidens. She had a pretty face and somewhat resembled Su Yu. She smiled and gave Su Muyun a ladylike bow, and asked, "Grandpa, what's the matter?"
Su Muyun smiled faintly, "Su Qiang, do you know this general?"
Su Qiang turned to look at Lin Muyu, shook her head, and said with a smile, "I don't know him. Looking at his clothes, he is just a guard. Why would Grandpa drink tea with such a person?"
Su Muyun was startled, and a trace of displeasure appeared on his face. He said, "This general is one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan, Lin Muyu."
"Ah, she is Lin Muyu?" Su Qiang looked at him excitedly. She tidied up her dress a little nervously, and said, "Princess of Twilight Rain City, Su Qiang, greets Commander Yu!"
"You're welcome." Lin Muyu raised his hand, and didn't even look at her.
"Su Qiang, you can leave."
"Yes, Grandpa!"
Su Qiang looked at Lin Muyu again, and then left reluctantly.
…
"Yu, what do you think of her?" Su Muyun asked with a smile.
Lin Muyu nodded, and said, "What do you mean, Duke Yun?"
"Hahaha …" Su Muyun laughed loudly and said, "Su Qiang is the only bloodline left behind by Su Qin. It's a pity that she's a girl, but she's extremely beautiful. She's somewhat similar to her aunt, the Empress Jingde, Su Yun. Don't you think that her appearance is somewhat similar to Her Highness Yin? As long as you are willing, I will betroth Su Qiang to you. In addition, I will also hand over the two hundred thousand soldiers of Twilight Rain City to you. From then on, we will be a family. "
Lin Muyu's heart suddenly surged, and she said, "Duke Yun, I have never thought about my marriage. I only want to assist Xiao Yin and unify the world."
"It is true that a man's ambition is to unify the world, but it is also human nature to marry and have children!" Su Muyun continued patiently, and said, "Xiao Yin relies on you, and I, Su Muyun, also relies on you. However, I cannot bet everything on the word 'loyalty'. Only if you marry Su Qiang, can I hand over half of the world to you."
Lin Muyu lowered her head and did not say a word.
Su Muyun's eyes shot out a sharp light, and he said, "Lin Muyu, could it be that you really want to marry Qin Yin? Don't forget, she is the Empress, and what are you? "
Lin Muyu's body trembled, and she raised her head to look at Su Muyun. She suddenly stood up, grabbed the Dragon Spirit Sword on the table, and said, "Duke Yun, I have always loved Xiao Yin. Although I am only a subject, there will be a day when my ability is enough to dominate the world. At that time, you can see if I am worthy of Xiao Yin."
As he spoke, he walked out without looking back, and the moment he stepped out of the door, he suddenly stopped, and said, "In this life, I will not marry anyone else but her. Xiao Yin wants to become an Empress that is supported by the world, and I will help her achieve this dream. Duke Yun, I hope that we are not enemies. You are Xiao Yin's maternal grandfather, and also my relative. I do not wish to meet you on the battlefield, and that is all I have to say. Take care of yourself! "
The Sanctuary's aura swirled, and the door automatically opened without any wind. Lin Muyu walked out gracefully, and called out to Wei Chou, Qin Yan, and the rest, who were a distance away, "Brothers, let's go back!"
…
In the room, only Su Muyun and Su Yu stood there in silence.
"Father, do you still think that Yu is someone you can control?" Su Yu said with a self-deprecating smile, "Yu is a genius, and he is only loyal to his own beliefs. How can such a person be controlled by an ordinary person?"
Su Muyun slammed his fist heavily on the table, causing the cups to tremble and fall to the ground. There was only anger in his eyes. "This arrogant and conceited brat. Could it be that he wants me to assist him?"
Su Yu sighed, "Father, can't you see it? Yu is still holding a grudge against us. "
"What grudge?"
"He hates us for not sending reinforcements after Lanyan City was besieged, causing Chu Huaiyin, Qin Lei, Lei Hong, and the rest to die in battle. They are all his close relatives, and he will definitely blame this on Muyu City and Qihai City. However, Father, you don't have to worry, at least Yu will not stand on Tang Lan's side. After all, he killed Tang Bin, and Tang Lan will not tolerate him. "
Su Muyun slowly sat down, and he untied the sword from his waist. He held it in his hand and looked at it for a long time. Suddenly, the blade was half-unsheathed, and he said, "Am I already old?"
Su'Er was stunned, and she said, "Father, can you tell me, what are you thinking?"
"After Lin Muyu and Su Qiang give birth to a child, we will depose Qin Yin and let Lin Muyu's child ascend to the throne."
"Ah …?"
Su Yu stood there in a daze, and she suddenly became silent.
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