Dress up as a sickly person to capture the villain princess!

The sound of weapons rang out and the cry of killing filled the air.

Zhao Changlin watched the scene of the river of blood with cold eyes. Just as she said, if they did not surrender, they would die without a burial place.

This is the way the world is. Those who follow her will prosper, and those who go against her will perish.

However, overnight, the water bandits in Xizhou City, who were once famous all over the country, were completely eliminated. Not only did the common people of Xizhou City spread the news, but even the merchants from the Central Plains breathed a sigh of relief.

They had long been disgusted with the evil and murderous pirates in Xizhou City. Now, they no longer had to spend their own money to pay the toll when passing through the Xizhou City Fortress!

It's really gratifying!

This is the thing that the current emperor has done that has pleased them the most. What's more, the court has promised to allocate a large sum of money from the national treasury to repair the roads and make transportation in coastal areas more convenient.

By then, not only will their journey be shorter, but it will also no longer be difficult for them to eat fresh seafood.

"Not only that, my fellow men, from now on the waterways that were once occupied by pirates are open to the public again!"

"If we want to do some small business then, it won't be difficult. I heard that... His Majesty will also decentralize the port's tax revenue!"

The crowd was noisy, and the people of Xizhou City had their baskets filled with flowers. They stood at the city gate, intending to warmly welcome the imperial guards who had returned from suppressing bandits.

There are many bandit problems here, and Xizhou City has been troubled since the reign of Emperor Wande. It was not until today that this group of extremely arrogant water bandits received the punishment they deserved.

"If you ask me, we should thank that adult for all this..."

"If that lord hadn't asked us to build the city wall, I'm afraid we wouldn't even be able to withstand the rebels' surprise attack!"

The people of Xizhou City felt frightened when they thought of the deafening cries of killing outside the city wall that day. Fortunately, they defended their homes and their city.

A few people were about to say something else, but they heard the sound of horse hooves outside the city gate. They quickly shut their mouths and grabbed a handful of flowers in their hands. The light blue flowers exuded bursts of elegant and sweet fragrance.

This is the flower transformed from the blessing that Nut spread for Xizhou City. It is also the highest respect that Xizhou City shows to outsiders.

The ink-black horse galloped out of the city gate. The first to ride out were the shadow guards who were guarding the young emperor on both sides. Zhao Changlin was holding Xia Zhiyuan in his arms.

This was what she insisted on doing. Zhao Changlin had already made the decision to let Zhiyuan marry him on this day of universal celebration.

"Your Majesty, don't you think it's too high-profile?"

"Or is it that Your Majesty is confident about himself?"

Xia Zhiyuan was shocked by Zhao Changlin's transformation in the past few months. Although His Highness was as scorching as the sun in the past, he had too many concerns. He was like a red sun, restraining his light so that it would not burn everything, nor let the clouds that blocked the sun hinder him.

But now, His Highness seemed to be able to use the power in his hands freely and was no longer afraid of any threats. From His Highness's initial cautiousness and uncertainty to his later confidence, Xia Zhiyuan knew without much thought that His Highness must have made many decisions during the time he was away.

This probably also includes the "great gift" that His Highness mentioned. Although Xia Zhiyuan had a vague guess, she still couldn't be sure whether what His Highness wanted to tell her was - marrying her.

"I have it all planned out... I guess you could say that, but this is what I want to do."

"Just as I promised Zhiyuan, I will come to Zhiyuan again."

As the horses' hooves rolled slowly, countless light blue flowers fell from the sky and landed on the people's dark hair. The flowers kissed the long hair, and a sweet fragrance lingered around the two of them.

Zhao Changlin closed her eyes and pressed her lips against Xia Zhiyuan's cheek. She had the aura of an emperor, but she was willing to put away her dragon tail, claws, and blade for the person in front of her.

Willing to indulge in her side.

"I'm sure Zhiyuan has already guessed what I'm going to say. You're so perceptive and thoughtful, what can be hidden from your eyes?"

“Ji Yuan…”

"Will you...be my wife? Will you let me be your wife?"

Such gentle and affectionate inquiries, which only the two of them could hear, were really hard not to be moved. Xia Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment. Although she had already guessed it in her heart, she couldn't help but feel her heart beating fast when she heard His Highness say it in person.

I just felt a sour and sweet feeling flowing in the galaxy, and those light-colored eyes suddenly became sparkling.

Although she knew that His Highness had made all the decisions, Xia Zhiyuan still felt that His Highness valued her very much when he came to ask her and follow her opinion.

"Your Highness, do you want to hear Zhiyuan's answer?"

Looking up, Xia Zhiyuan's red lips were only very close to Zhao Changlin's profile, just a little bit away and she was about to kiss him.

When Zhao Changlin heard this ambiguous answer, she opened her closed eyes, and light blue petals slid down from her eyelashes.

"Don't you think Zhiyuan is unwilling?"

When Zhao Changlin asked this question, she was prepared. She knew that she had not been able to see through Zhiyuan's thoughts from the beginning, whether he had ambitions or was... in a high position.

Even though she hated the feeling of being manipulated by Zhiyuan without even knowing it, she still couldn't stop herself from being attracted to her.

Only she, only her, can make me make exceptions again and again, and keep her name in my heart again and again.

Yes, she was a successful person in power, but a failed lover. From the beginning to the end, Zhao Changlin found that she could not control the relationship between the two at all, because she could not look at those sad eyes and remain indifferent.

"willing."

Looking at His Highness standing there and waiting for her tenderly, Xia Zhiyuan felt that she couldn't even say no. She lowered her eyes and held the back of Zhao Changlin's hand to drive away the coldness on it.

He smiled, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his heart.

Zhao Changlin finally got Xia Zhiyuan's answer. She was not as tough as she looked. In fact, she was very afraid of Xia Zhiyuan's rejection. If that were the case, Zhao Changlin felt that she would cry again.

"Zhiyuan... I hope this is what you really mean. You'd better not deceive the emperor."

"Now, you can still reject me."

Zhao Changlin raised his eyes and fixed his gaze on the sea of ​​people in the distance. Their faces were filled with joy, as if they had finally received the justice and righteousness they had wanted after a long drought.

"Why do you think Zhiyuan is not speaking the truth?"

Although she had the intention to tease him, Xia Zhiyuan still felt that the prince who was on the verge of getting angry was very cute. She was like the owner of a cat toy, constantly teasing the prince.

Watching the nimble raccoon flipping over and over in front of him, trying to grab the "answer" in his hand.