ble as an iceberg, neither moving nor saying anything. He placed his right hand naturally on the table, his left one resting on his l

unwillingness in his heart, bring him up. I want to hear what he prepared to say to me." Leng Changxi's reaction mattered more than w

The soldier was supposed to be executed miles away from the Plum Garden. Even if he had magic power, it wou

observing Qin Yunuan for a while and felt uncomfortable with her occasional look of contemplation. Her sm

ked. "I've only heard of the Meng army

ed look. She fudged with a simple explanation, "It's just a handful of people

up. He was thin and pallid, his hair hanging down loosely. A large prison garmen

saluted twice. The man froze when he saw Leng Changxi. Crawling on the ground, he murmured, "Leng, Ge

he indifference and disdain in his eyes. He was not even willing to

ime for this prisoner claimed to be Ding Yue to lift his head.

For those years I have always been a loyal servant and soldier for the country. On the march this time, the old wound on my back recurred. The pain was so unbearable that I asked a cookhouse maid to change the fresh dressing fo

like tickling. He could be dead if th

l the end of your time, I would never want

dly to the ground, shouting

. She first turned to Sima R

devoted all his life and his hot blood to the country but still was all by himself at his age. There were ancient sayings that even heroes fall for beauties. Moreover, eighty strokes

y wrote a distinct guideline for Leng Changxi

was still indifferent. He raised his eyes to glance at Ding Yue

be acquitted on the charges and win Empress's favor. If he didn't, he would be a dead man sooner or later. Slammi

id? Secondly, the woman hanged herself the day after I discovered the incident. If this was love, why don't you die with her?" Speaki

ath. Two hundred strokes would beat him to death. Three

for Ding Yue. The Ding family was a helpful instrument for Empress in the army and might also be a capable assistant for her polit

ture of his fingertips, sending off intoxicating fragrance. "The man said just then. If he had said anything untrue, he deserves an

y. Under the disguise of giving people another chance, he planned to expos

icable relation in the palace. Empress Chen had already reached her hands out too far.

is supposed to be a good day for the Flower Fairy Festival banquet. I'm afraid it would be i

who was a descendant of the Meng Army and enjoyed high authority. The D

the barracks in the suburbs of the Royal city. We would enforce military law there. He will never

eng Changxi up. Leng was about the age of his own. He was correct and hardly pu

es again in his thoughts. It seemed

nd to use up all her efforts to save him. It was more like a test for Leng Changxi's attitude. It would be great if he w

cated and decisive, his manners reminded Ray of the Emper

g. "Empress, your highness, you can't do this. You are..." He didn't finish his words before the maids covered his mouth up with silk cloth and dragged him out. Ding

ief. The banquet went on. But Imperial Concubine Yun on the side couldn't

carelessly with her head down as she picked up the butterf

ught that this play was really good. Those unawar

." Empress Chen chuckled. "I won't be

cers, Qin Yunuan observed Leng Changxi. There was always some uneasiness in her heart. "

ng ended and saluted to Empress Chen. "The banquet is fabulous. I would like to linger

never want such a person to stay here long

arrowed, and a flash of inspection flowed through. Qin intended to turn a blind eye at him, but in avoidance of gossip, she held he

immediately, "I just saw General Leng peeking on you for a few times. Cou

f rouge that she placed deliberately on her neckline a

s in vain, so she just said, "A