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"The officer in charge of the Ministry of War said that your Northwest Army's soldier talisman has been prepared. You can send someone to the Ministry of War to get it back tomorrow, and then go to the yamen of each government to check the recruitment situation and cultivate confidantes among the recruits." Pei Yuanjin Holding the tea made from the tea leaves brought back from his house in his hand, the incense in the room was also replaced with his favorite light and elegant fragrance.

"You are enjoying yourself here." Jin Yuchen came into the room, closed the door, and sat on the right side of Pei Yuanjin, "After tonight, you don't have to come to Zhen'an Palace anymore. I will live in the palace in the future. The yamen supervises the recruits. But you must be present during the general selection during the day, and you must always pay attention to the news from the northwest.”

"I can't wait to go to the west?" Pei Yuanjin asked knowingly, "Do you know how long it will take? You just got married and you will go to the west to fight soon. How many people will feel sorry for the bride? That beautiful lady who is as beautiful as flowers and jade?"

Jin Yuchen glanced at him, ignored him, and said sternly: "When Helian Mingzhu went back to the autumn hunt last year, she had seen the current situation in Anqing. It will be a tough battle, and Daliang will have the upper hand no matter what. The best time to attack was when she went back last year, but she didn't. After waiting for half a year, she didn't make a big move, which gave Anqing enough time to prepare, and said no. Familiarity with Anqing's military situation is really difficult, and it must be related to his internal reasons."

"Of course, you wouldn't naively think that the enemy generals prepared An Qing's opportunity for fame and reputation, so that they could defeat An Qing when the two sides were evenly matched, and achieve one side's reputation? Believe it or not." Pei Yuanjin put down the teacup in his hand , crossed his hands in his sleeves, and said leisurely, "The terrain of Daliang's founding is their biggest disadvantage, because the land is at the northernmost point, and it is cold all year round, so food and water sources are very large. The problem, especially drinking water, has always been purchased from other countries at high prices. What you need to prepare for a war is not only enough troops and excellent generals, but the most important thing is food and financial resources, food and drink along the way, and the maintenance of weapons for protracted wars. They all need ample supplies to maintain, and these things are not a problem at Anqing, but they can make it difficult for them to move in Daliang."

"However, more than three months have passed, and it is enough for Daliang to solve these problems. Even if it cannot meet the supplies for a protracted war, I think Daliang did not plan to fight a protracted war from the beginning, so we are on the defensive in this battle, and at the same time we are at a disadvantage. If we want to end the war as soon as possible, we will consume him more and more. This battle will not last long, but we must guard the Ximen Pass. Recruitment cannot be delayed for a day." Jin Yuchen's face was serious, he was not fully responsible for this matter Be sure, Daliang and Anqing are fighting, and Anqing's side is obviously struggling. In order to reduce material consumption, Daliang will definitely take the most violent offensive. If Anqing can resist, he will not lose!

"After this battle, we still can't be sloppy. The disconnected relationship between Anqing and the two big countries in the southeast must be resumed quickly. The country's vitality was greatly damaged by the war, and the surrounding countries may want to share a piece of the pie, but the death of the fish and the net will only benefit other countries in the west. In order to get Anqing's perennial tribute, they will definitely accept Anqing's alliance request. Well, it will definitely be subject to many overlord treaties , but after the power grows, it’s just a matter of tearing a piece of paper.” Pei Yuanjin took out a rolled-up drawing from his sleeve, unfolded it flat on the table, and slid his fingertips across the countries on the curved line. Su Si said, "Choosing allies is also troublesome. Among the twenty people sent to inquire about the news, only four came back alive. They are Daqi, Yongguo, Southern Wei and Eastern Jin. Just choose these guys, alas Wait, this Southern Wei Dynasty is too far away, um...no, I remember this Daqi..."

"My lord, madam asked the villain to send you a message."

Jin Yuchen was concentrating on looking at the drawings, listening to Pei Yuanjin's analysis, when he was suddenly interrupted on the way, he motioned for Pei Yuanjin to stop, and said loudly: "Say."

"Madam said, it's late at night, please go back to your room to rest."

Jin Yuchen really frowned, why didn't Shen Qingbie fall asleep at this time?Obviously in the room, he has always ordered his servants to inject drugs into the incense after dinner, so he must be asleep at this time.He looked at Pei Yuanjin thoughtfully, the latter didn't even move his eyebrows, but he stood up consciously and put away the drawings, bowed down and saluted: "It seems that the princess has issued an order to expel the next official, and it's really late for the next official to watch the sky After a while, the prince should go back to rest earlier."

"Lord Pei, you don't need to think too much, my king..."

"The prince should go back and have a good chat with the concubine. Sooner or later, there will be an explanation for this matter." Pei Yuanjin said that there was nothing he could do to help him. If he didn't go back at this time, he would probably be invited by Shen Qingbie directly to Xiangguo's mansion for tea. It's fine to take a few scapegoats, but I don't want to be scolded for no reason.

Jin Yuchen also knew that going on like this was not the way to go. Shen Qingbie had become more and more silent since the visit to his relatives, and he no longer talked to himself. He knew that his unreasonable neglect these days must have hurt her, but he Also very helpless, he did not dare to tell her the truth too early.

"Come here, send Lord Pei back to the mansion, and report to Madam, the king will go back to the room right away."

"Yes, my lord."

As soon as the servant left, Jin Yuchen hesitated in the room for a long time, and finally let out a breath and strode towards the bedroom.

The light in the bedroom is still on as expected, Shen Qing don't wait for him.

"You all go down, and don't come out when you hear any sound." Jin Yuchen ordered, and the shadows hiding around disappeared without a trace.

"Squeak" pushed open the door, Shen Qing sat on the bed with her underwear on, with a calm expression.

Jin Yuchen came in with a smile, closed the door behind his back and said softly, "It's still cold at night, why don't you sit with a layer of clothes on, and be careful of catching cold." Then he took off the cloak from the side and walked over, "If you can't sleep, want to sleep?" Talk about talking, put on a piece of clothing to protect."

"I'm tired now, I want to sleep, come here quickly, blow out the fire and go to bed." Without saying anything, Shen Qing lifted the quilt, lay down on it, and moved inside, her tone was lukewarm .

Jin Yuchen took a few glances at the aromatherapy, then walked to the side and put down the cloak and took off his coat: "Okay, wait for me for a while." After that, he blew out the candle, walked to the side of the couch and paused, then opened the The quilt was also laid on.But his whole body was tense, he didn't dare to relax, and he didn't dare to approach.

"Achen, how long has it been since we got married?" Shen Qingbie asked abruptly.

Jin Yuchen replied honestly, "It's been seven days."

"That's six nights, why are you still so nervous and uncomfortable?" His tone remained unchanged.

Jin Yuchen leaned closer to her: "I'm afraid I'll make you uncomfortable if I squeeze you."

"How long has Ah Chen known me?" asked again.

"Not counting the four years in prison, it's been six years. What's the matter?"

"It's been six years. I really didn't notice you put the scent in the aromatherapy? Am I so stupid in your heart?"

Jin Yuchen didn't talk anymore, he was speechless, he didn't know how to answer her question, he could only be silent.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Shen Qing didn't want to wait for his answer, but continued: "Four years ago when the father came to the throne, Anqing had just experienced a fierce battle at that time. There were a lot of people going abroad. At that time, my father was worried about the difficulties that the new emperor would face when he ascended the throne. He had not been able to have a good rest, and he fell ill because of working day and night. I also worried about my father and couldn't be happy all day long. At that time, you said that you had a solution to this matter, but you said that you didn't want to use your strategy to please your father, but to please me. As long as I promise you one thing, you will use it to offer your plan to your father. Emperor, do you still remember what you asked me to promise you?"

Jin Yuchen thought of the scene that day, and he jokingly said: "I want you to marry me as my wife in the future, if you marry me, I will give you all my good things including myself , what’s mine is yours, what’s yours is still yours, I want one of you, do you agree or not?”

When I was young and frivolous, I said such stupid things, but now I think it's a little funny, so I replied: "I remember, I joked that I wanted you to marry me, but I remember that you didn't answer me at that time."

"I promised, I agreed after you offered your plan, but I didn't tell you. So when you went to prison, I still kept my promise and only married you in this life. It's not because of that joke, It’s that I really like you, after you made that request, I thought that you also like me, did I misunderstand?” At that time, Jin Yuchen had no love for his kindness?Is it because she can't take a joke seriously?

"Don't cry... are you crying?" Jin Yuchen heard the movement of the people around him, and when he turned his head to look at her, he found that Shen Qingbie's eyes were already wet and hot, "Don't cry, me, I was afraid that you would reject me at that time." , I spoke to you in that tone, you didn't misunderstand, please don't cry, I like you, don't cry..." Jin Yuchen hurriedly stood up and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"You like me...then why don't you want me? Achen, you don't even want to touch me!" Shen Qingbie is now feeling wronged in every possible way, and the tears in her eyes can't be held back, "It's been seven days, I'm married to you!" When I arrived at the palace, it was difficult for me to even see you, you kept saying that you were busy with military affairs, but I knew that you were hiding from me...you don't want to see me, so why did you marry me?"

"I don't, don't take it lightly, don't think about it, I love you, it's true, why don't I want to see you, don't think about it, sleep, sleep well, forget about it, okay? Okay?" Jin Yuchen wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes one by one, and his heart ached when he heard her cry.

"Ah Chen, just treat me as self-willed once, okay?" Shen Qingbie also sat up suddenly, and slowly loosened her clothes, revealing the spring color inside, "I'm afraid to consummate the house tonight, I'm afraid you won't If you like me and don't want to marry me, Achen, just treat it as a reassurance, okay?"

Jin Yuchen understands that if she refuses at this time, Shen Qingbie will never be able to think about it. She is such a noble and aloof woman, she is willing to wrong herself to ask for sex, she must have struggled for a long time in her heart these days before she can say this. Let's talk.But if he doesn't refuse, he will reveal his secrets. More importantly, how will Shen Qingbie respond to him?

He always had to face this problem, for her sake as well as for himself, he hoped for her in his heart, and hoped that she would not mind being a woman.As long as she doesn't mind her status as a woman, even if she gets angry and beats and scolds herself because she blamed herself for cheating her, he will bear it one by one.But on the one hand, he still has to consider the consequences, although he doesn't think Shen Qingbie will really do that, but he can't afford such a big gamble.

In the end, Jin Yuchen had no choice but to avoid Shen Qingbie's gaze, and said, "Qingbie, do you still remember what you promised me when the Dafan envoy came to ask for marriage? You said you promised me that you would do whatever I ask you." promise."

"Could it be that your request is for me not to consummate the marriage with you?" Shen Qingbie looked at him incredulously, "Are you going to make such a request to me?"

"No." Jin Yuchen looked up at her, his eyes flickering and distressed, "It's not that I told you not to consummate with me, but... I lied to you, you wouldn't want to consummate with me like this .”

"What do you mean? Tell me clearly." Shen Qingbie could vaguely feel uneasy, as if Jin Yuchen would reveal a shocking secret next time.

In front of her, Jin Yuchen unbuttoned his clothes, not daring to look at her face, but heard her holding her mouth and trying to keep herself from screaming.

"Because—I'm a woman too."