On a winter afternoon, Lin Muyu and Tang Zhen hadn't seen each other for a long time. Moreover, they were in a bitter and cold place like the Demon Suppression Pass, so they drank a few more cups of wine and were slightly tipsy. Standing side by side with Tang Zhen on the Demon Suppression Pass, they gazed at the Forest of Infinity. The highest point of the Demon Suppression Pass was at least 50 meters tall and was the tallest building in the Forest of Infinity. The view was extremely wide, and they could see more than half of the Forest of Infinity.
"Your Highness, look, how beautiful these mountains and rivers are!" Tang Zhen gazed at the white snow in the distance, his face full of drunkenness.
Lin Muyu couldn't help but point at the mountains and rivers, saying, "Although it's difficult, these mountains and rivers are gradually being incorporated into our territory. If the Qin Empire can be unified, you and I will both be heroes."
Tang Zhen smiled, "I don't ask for any achievements, I just want to stand in this world and not let anyone down. Your Highness, you've been fighting all these years, it's really been hard on you. "
"What hard …" Lin Muyu laughed self-deprecatingly, "It's just like what you said, using war to stop war, to pacify the world, so that the people don't have to suffer the pain of war. All I want is to have a clear conscience. For ten years … I've been fighting and killing, but I have a clear conscience. Those I've killed are those who deserve to be killed."
Tang Zhen was stunned for a moment, then said, "I'll be fair. If Great Qin didn't have you, Lin Muyu, I'm afraid the chaos would continue for another 20 years. Xiang Yu, the Duke of Southern, killed a million people to save a city, that's an ambitious and ruthless person. Your Highness, you killed one person to save tens of thousands, that's a hero. The eyes of the world are bright, and they will see it very clearly."
Lin Muyu laughed under the cover of her drunkenness and said clearly, "If I had a choice, I wouldn't want to kill a single person. Who doesn't want to live a peaceful life? If I could choose, I'd rather plant ten miles of peach blossoms and stay with the person I like. I'd no longer care about the affairs of the world. Who cares about the disputes between kings, who cares about the flames of war, I'd be happy in Xiaoyao."
"It's just a pity …" Tang Zhen was even more drunk now, and he didn't care about the etiquette between a ruler and an official. He smiled and said, "It's just a pity that the people you, Lin Muyu, like are the empress and Princess Xi. No matter which one it is, they won't let you live such a romantic life, right?"
Lin Muyu chuckled and patted Tang Zhen on the shoulder. "It's good that you know that. A man should be responsible. I will defend the mission that Xiao Yin and Xiao Xi shoulder with them. Even if I am bruised all over, I will have no regrets."
Tang Xiaoxi, who was listening at the side, was very touched. She raised her head and looked at Lin Muyu's handsome face, which was slightly red, and said, "Mumu, are you really willing to guard the peach blossoms for me and Xiaoyin?"
"Yes, I do." Lin Muyu nodded heavily.
"But I don't really like peaches."
"Ten Li Pear Blossom it is then."
"I don't like pears either."
"Ten Li Grape Trellis then."
"Grapes are too sour and hurt my teeth."
"Then …" Lin Muyu was about to cry. "Great Aunt, what do you like to eat?"
"Meat ~" Tang Xiaoxi held Lin Muyu's hand excitedly. "Mu, after Xiao Yin returns and becomes successful, how about we go to the Dragon Forest to be hunters? Cloud deer meat for breakfast, mountain pork for lunch, and bear paw for dinner. What a wonderful life … "
"Aren't you afraid of getting fat?" Lin Muyu was helpless.
Tang Zhen smiled and said, "Your Highness, don't forget that foxes eat meat."
"Hmph!" Tang Xiaoxi glared at Tang Zhen. "You are siding with an outsider. Tang Zhen, are you still a member of the Tang Family?"
"Yes, how can I not be!"
Tang Zhen grinned and said, "Your Highness, I heard that you have met the illegitimate son of Second Master Tang Jin, Tang Zong, in Lanyan City?"
"Yes, I have."
"It's a pity that I have to guard the Demon Subduing Pass. Otherwise, I would like to go back and pay my respects to this Duke of Zhenbei, the new master of the Seven Seas Tang Sect."
"It's fine. After we meet Linghu Yan, you can naturally go back and see Tang Zong."
"Yes!"
Lin Muyu wanted to say something but stopped herself. Actually, everyone knew that although Tang Zong had been conferred the title of Duke of Zhenbei, he was nothing compared to the four dukes, Wei Chou, Xiang Yu, Zeng Yifan, and Luo Xin. First of all, Tang Zong's military strength was extremely limited. The power of life and death in the Seven Seas Province was concentrated in the hands of Ze Tian Palace. But overall, it was still a good thing. After all, there was still a seedling left for the Seven Seas Tang Sect.
In truth, there were simply too many seedlings that wanted to find the Tang Sect. Tang Lu and Tang Tian were both hedonistic young masters who had harmed many young girls among the common people when they were alive. If Xiao Han from the Fire Sparrow Division sent people to investigate, he could find at least a hundred of them. But Lin Muyu couldn't be bothered to do such a strenuous and unrewarding thing. Since Qin Yin had chosen Tang Zong when she was alive, then so be it. In any case, this fellow was honest and kind. Fortune favors fools, and he would not incite Zeng Yifan's jealousy and be killed.
At this moment, the sound of hooves and conch horns came from afar. The demons from the Endless Forest had arrived!
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The horses' hooves made a rustling sound on the snowy ground. Linghu Yan was dressed in a white robe. Her hair was elegantly coiled into a golden crown, and resplendent white diamond earrings swayed beside her ears. Her entire being was as beautiful as an elf in the snow. She was worthy of the title of the Endless Forest's number one beauty. Behind her, hundreds of demon generals spurred their horses to follow. Not a single one of them dared to overstep Linghu Yan's position. After all, there was a difference in status.
When Linghu Yan raised her head to look at the Demon Subduing Pass, she saw a vague figure that was very familiar. It was Tang Xiaoxi.
"Her Highness Xi …"
Linghu Yan's entire body trembled, and her nose felt sour. Without turning her head, she said to the demon generals behind her, "Her Highness Xi is not dead … Her Highness Xi is not dead. The Empire did not betray the demon race. That's great … Her Highness Xi is not dead!"
The group of generals raised their weapons one after another and shouted loudly, venting the joy in their hearts.
The demon race's way of celebrating was so violent that the densely packed archers on the city gates all nocked their arrows and pulled them into a full moon, aiming at Linghu Yan and the others in the distance.
"Put down your bows and arrows!"
Lin Muyu's voice was not very loud, but it was very penetrating, and there was an unquestionable sense of command in her voice. Immediately, the group of archers put down their bows and arrows. No one dared to act rashly. In front of a Divine level king, anyone who dared to act rashly would be courting death.
Tang Xiaoxi's face was full of joy. "Linghu Yan is here. Mu, shall we go down?"
"Alright!"
Tang Xiaoxi leaped up and disappeared in a flash. A spatial ripple appeared in the air, and the next moment, her figure had already appeared several hundred meters below the city walls. This was the extraordinary power of a Divine level expert!
Tang Zhen was stunned. When he turned to look again, he discovered that Lin Muyu had also disappeared. She had appeared on the snowy ground below the city walls. Tang Xiaoxi's figure, her cloak fluttering in the wind, was elegant and free of dust. These two Divine level experts were really infuriating. Tang Zhen clenched his fists and said to the group of Captaincy behind him, "Come, follow me down the city walls to welcome Linghu Yan!"
"Yes!"
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Linghu Yan dismounted and knelt on both knees, disregarding the filth on the snowy ground. Her voice trembled as she said, "Linghu Yan of the Demon Clan greets Her Highness Xi …"
"Linghu Yan, get up."
Tang Xiaoxi helped her up and said, "Why did you start a war with the Empire when I wasn't around? You even killed so many Empire soldiers. How do you expect me to explain this?"
"I … I …"
Linghu Yan looked aggrieved as she said, "I had no choice … Princess Xi suddenly disappeared from the world. Princess Xi's grandfather committed suicide in Hundred Ridge City and died for the country. Her brother, Tang Lu, lost his military power in Seven Seas Pass. I thought that the Empire had already made up its mind to completely eradicate the Tang family, so we sent troops to attack Demon Subduing Pass …"
"You …" Tang Xiaoxi was extremely helpless. "I asked you to be loyal to the Empire, not to the Tang family. You can't betray the Empire just for me, can you? You attacked Demon Subduing Pass and caused so many Empire soldiers to lose their lives. The Demon Clan must have suffered a lot as well. Why bother? "
"But I …" Linghu Yan still wanted to argue.
But Lin Muyu persuaded her, "Xiao Xi, Linghu Yan is confused because of her concern. Don't blame her anymore."
"Alas …"
Tang Xiaoxi sighed helplessly. The Demon Clan was always a double-edged sword. They could protect Lanyan City, but they could also deal a fatal blow to Lanyan City. No matter what, she was duty-bound.
At this moment, Tang Zhen and the others rode over and dismounted to salute.
After the salute, Tang Zhen glanced at Linghu Yan and said, "Linghu Yan, you … You really made us suffer. I fought side by side with you, but in the blink of an eye, you don't recognize us anymore."
Linghu Yan pouted and said, "Lord Tang Zhen didn't give way either. Your ballistae and Magic Crystal Cannons also intimidated our Demon Clan warriors."
Tang Xiaoxi said, "Now that I'm here, you two should stop fighting, okay? Just give me, Tang Xiaoxi, some face …"
Lin Muyu saw some clues and asked with a smile, "Linghu Yan, you are still unmarried, right?"
"Yes, Your Highness, do you want to introduce me?" Linghu Yan giggled.
Lin Muyu nodded and looked at Tang Zhen, asking, "Marquis Zhenxi, you are also unmarried, right?"
Tang Zhen touched his nose and said, "Yes, I am still alone. When Your Highness is with the princess, you don't care about my feelings at all. Alas …"
Lin Muyu smiled and said, "Linghu Yan, what do you think of Tang Zhen?"
Linghu Yan was stunned and instantly understood that Lin Muyu wanted to be a matchmaker. She glanced at Tang Zhen and pouted, saying, "He is ugly, but he is not bad."
Lin Muyu smiled knowingly and said, "Tang Zhen, what do you think of Linghu Yan?"
"Your Highness, Linghu Yan is the most beautiful woman this subordinate has ever seen, second only to Her Highness Qin Yin and Princess Xi."
"That's good. Since the two of you don't reject each other, and you're both single, why don't I be the matchmaker. The two of you should get married. It'll be the best of both worlds. Apart from accomplishing a beautiful thing, it'll also guarantee the eternal peace between the Demon Subduing Pass and the Demon Race.
"This …"
"What, you don't want to?"
"No, this subordinate is willing!" Tang Zhen cupped his fists and revealed a happy expression, "This subordinate will listen to Your Highness's arrangements!"
Tang Xiaoxi smiled and asked, "Linghu Yan, are you willing to marry Marquis Zhenxi Tang Zhen?"
Linghu Yan immediately blushed and said, "I … I …"
"If you have something to say, just say it."
"I originally thought that Your Highness Xi would marry Lin Muyu and I would be a dowry, a concubine or something. I didn't think that Your Highness Xi would value this servant so much, I …"
Lin Muyu wanted to die and said, "How can your imagination be so rich … I don't take concubines."
Linghu Yan smiled and said, "Since Your Highness Prince Qin doesn't want me, then I can only marry Marquis Zhenxi."
Tang Zhen was overjoyed. A beautiful wife with a voluptuous figure had fallen from the sky, how could he not be happy!
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That night, the Demon Subduing Pass set up two hundred tables on the snowy ground outside the pass and held Tang Zhen and Linghu Yan's wedding with great fanfare. Moreover, Prince Qin and Princess Fu Guo were the witnesses.
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