I don't want to return

This is probably the best outcome they can achieve: to be granted hereditary titles, with thousands of miles of land and dozens of cities.Except that they are subjects of Beiyu in name, they are no different from the days when they were called emperor Nanyan.

But I always feel that my heart is still empty.

Shen Qing didn't know whether to thank Xue Jinghong sincerely for his generosity, or to admire his gentle policy and scheming.

Xue Jinghong gave such broad and profound kindness to their Majesty, and he had saved His Majesty's life before. After all these things, how could his kind and tolerant Majesty have the slightest disagreement?

Whether it is bowing his head to be a minister, paying taxes and tributes on time every year, or deliberately restraining his troops, Mu Chongyu is willing to do so without any complaints.

But... Nanyan in the past was not just like that.

In the old days, people all over the world, from civil and military officials to old farmers in the fields, were praised by everyone for their lenient Nanyan regime and His Majesty's sages.But now, because Xue Jinghong wiped out the Daoyan faction, he has stolen a good reputation for being kind to the people.

Right now, people in the streets and alleys still only know His Majesty Beiyu, not Duke Yan.

This inevitably makes people feel a lot of injustice.

From a great empire to a subordinate domain now—although this subsidiary domain is much better than the previous life in exile, it is not satisfactory.

If His Majesty had listened to his advice and went to Beijing to assassinate Xue Jinghong, then the situation would be different now.

Shen Qing sighed in his heart, but he couldn't help showing it in his actions.

Now he has become Mu Chongyu's first-rank general again, and every day in the barracks, he can hear and see the soldiers under him: "One day you serve as soldiers and soldiers under the lord, and you will be loyal to the lord for a day. If there is a Today, we had a quarrel with the Beiyu Dynasty, and we will swear to the death to protect the Lord and defend every inch of our Nanyan Kingdom!"

Whether these soldiers were born and raised in Nanyan, or Xue Jinghong was rewarded by Emperor Beiyu, they were only allowed to talk about Nanyan, not about Beiyu.

The military camp has become the military camp of Nanyan back then.

When Mu Chongyu heard about this, he shook his head helplessly, but didn't comment further.

These days, he is busy with another matter.

Xue Jinghong sent him a secret letter, saying that there was a dispute between Wuliang State in the west and Beiyu on the border, and he was afraid of rebellion. Because Wuliang State was adjacent to Nanyan's Jingzhou, Xue Jinghong worried that it would be detrimental to Nanyan State, so he reminded him Mu Chongyu should be more vigilant.

Mu Chongyu thought so deeply.The expansion of Wuliang State's power in the past two years is obvious to all in Beiyu and Nanyan. If it weren't for the continuous internal strife and frequent wars in the Central Plains, they would not have noticed Wuliang State's provocation until today.

In the past, Nan Yan lost to Bei Yu because he valued literature over martial arts. Now, he would never let Nan Yan lose again.

Mu Chongyu pondered for a while, then called all the ministers to discuss on the same day, and ordered Shen Qing to strengthen the camp training, and even sent the newly promoted Shi Xu to lead [-] troops to guard the border of Jingzhou.

If this arrangement continues, Wuliang will indeed judge the situation and settle down a lot at the border.

But things didn't stop there.

On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month, when the new year was approaching, Ao Rong, the little prince of Wuliang Kingdom, came to Jinling unexpectedly, bringing more than a hundred horses from Wuliang Kingdom, more than a thousand pieces of fox fur and brocade quilts, and dozens of boxes of remaining jewels to Jinling from the west. Pay homage to Mu Chongyu.

there is always a solution to a problem.The other party brought a gift and came to visit thousands of miles out of "good intentions", so Mu Chongyu naturally couldn't refuse him.

It's the New Year's Eve, and the palace city of Jinling is slightly decorated, and the carved beams and painted buildings are more exquisite.In addition, a little snow fell from the sky, staining the bright red palace lanterns, which was picturesque.

The little prince Ao Rong walked all the way, admiring all the way.

The beautiful scenery in the south is really different from the desert and yellow sand in Wuliang Kingdom, every scene is extraordinarily delicate and moving.Not only that, the people in the south are also very different.

Ao Rong cast his gaze on Mu Chongyu unscrupulously, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

The Lord of the Old Swallow was indeed as rumored, handsome and eye-catching, and his skin was fairer and more delicate than the goat's milk on the grassland.

Just like the bright and clear moon in the desert grassland in the night sky, it is really unforgettable.

How can such a person not be missed?Ao Rong couldn't help guessing maliciously: Maybe the reason why the emperor of Beiyu went south to attack Jinling a few years ago was because of this person in front of him?

Mu Chongyu looked at Ao Rong calmly.He has endured too many such presumptuous gazes, and he is no longer as easily irritated as he was when he first left the Nanyan Palace.

This skin on the outside is not something he can change. There is only one thing he can change, and that is his own strength.He will use his own strength to make such frivolous eyes disappear without a trace.

And right now, he just took this opportunity to look at Ao Rong without any trace.

This little prince of Wuliang looks very young, two or three years younger than himself.The bridge of the nose is high, the skin is stained with pale red traces of the wind and sun all year round, the hair is as black as ink, and is slightly curled on the forehead, which is quite weird.

What is particularly surprising is that Ao Rong has a pair of dark blue eyes embedded in that handsome and straight face.The faint smile filled those eyes, making it even more frivolous.

Mu Chongyu paused for a moment, then gently looked away: "Little Prince Ao Rong, I feel lonely for the kindness of the Wuliang Kingdom, and the special commissioner carefully prepared a feast for you. Please sit down."

Ao Rong sat down absent-mindedly, and looked back and forth at Mu Chongyu with his eyes, especially unwilling to give up.

All the doctors who were present to accompany the wine, even a veteran like Li Yuanshan were a little bit unhappy.

This Wuliang country has just harassed the border of Jingzhou and robbed the food and goods of our people in Jingzhou, but it dares to come to pay respects with its back foot, it is really shameless.

Shen Qing was the first to stand up, crossed the sword at his waist, and said to Ao Rong expressionlessly: "I think it's boring to sit and drink, why don't you let me call the soldiers in the camp and perform a sword in the army?" I don't know what your Highness thinks?"

As Shen Qing said, she took a step across and stood in front of Ao Rong, blocking his gaze.

It's called performing swordsmanship, but it actually shows my Nan Yan's majestic style, so as to frighten the opponent's spirit.On this point, Shen Qing and Li Yuanshan thought of going together.

Ao Rong narrowed his dark blue eyes, and there was a hint of displeasure in them.He glanced at Shen Qing lazily, and sneered: "What's so good about swordsmanship? They must be big men like you. This is how you Nan Yan treats guests? You won't be afraid to make people laugh if you say it!"

One sentence made Shen Qing furious, and he couldn't help but want to draw his sword and take Ao Rong down in one fell swoop!

However, in the next second, Ao Rong immediately put on a smiling face.He turned sideways, avoided Shen Qing, and asked Mu Chongyu with a slight smile, "I do have a treasure that I want to present to Duke Yan and all of you here. Duke Yan might as well take a look."

As he said that, he ignored Shen Qing and clapped his hands three times, and then heard a clear and pleasant sound of pipa gradually coming from outside the hall.

Under Mu Chongyu's signal, Shen Qing had no choice but to retreat to the side, and then saw a cloud of green smoke drifting towards, and dimly, several slender figures came walking with graceful steps from a distance.

It turned out to be seven or eight graceful women with picturesque features.

These beauties are completely different from Nanyan's shy and graceful beauties, and they are surprising only from the clothes.

It was clear that it was snowing outside, but the beauty in front of her was dressed so boldly that it made one's blood boil.The slender neck and slender arms are all exposed, and the crisp chest is like two stupid, stupid, eager, moving white rabbits, almost jumping out of the thin breasts with the dancing posture.A layer of light gauze was covered, from the chest to the back, and then a knot was tied between the crotch, revealing two legs as white as jade.

The dance of the beauties, with one move, is alluring.What's more, it's so stunning.

The hall instantly became silent, and everyone's eyes were willingly or unwillingly, boldly or reservedly, admiringly or vigilantly glued to these beauties.

Even Shen Qing who was furious just now was no exception.

Mu Chongyu frowned slightly.This change did not escape Ao Rong's eyes.

Ao Rong smiled lightly, pretending to have no intention of asking, "Why, doesn't Duke Yan like it? These beauties are all found in our Wuliang country."

Mu Chongyu shook his head, and replied with a smile: "Such beauties are indeed rare. Gu was just thinking that it would take a lot of effort for His Highness to find these beauties."

"What is this? As long as Duke Yan likes it, this king's thought is nothing." Ao Rong laughed loudly, then lowered his voice, making his voice deep and confusing: "As long as Duke Yan likes it, This king can give the most beautiful beauty to Duke Yan."

He had just finished speaking when he saw all the beauties stop dancing.Slowly, another beauty in purple walked in from outside the hall.The woman was wearing a veil, only revealing a pair of eyes, but those eyes were enough to turn all living beings upside down.

Mu Chongyu couldn't help but catch his breath.