188: Eat raw sweet potatoes! Meet the bluebird! (33)

Chapter 187: Eating Hong Shu Raw! Encountering Qing Niao! (33)

Li Chang'an was no gentleman; he immediately pulled Hong Shu into his embrace.

“Today, Weixiong is not here, and this King is alone.”

“In this situation, it’s a good opportunity for Hong Shu to assassinate me.”

“This King must thoroughly check!”

This King’s inspection this time was exceptionally long, patient, and meticulous.

Hong Shu’s heart was about to pound out of her chest, and her body felt soft as she leaned against Li Chang'an.

“Hong Shu, are you willing to become this King’s person?”

Li Chang'an’s gaze towards Hong Shu gradually became fervent.

Hong Shu’s face was already crimson, and a layer of mist slowly formed in her eyes.

After half a year of getting along, Hong Shu had completely fallen for Li Chang'an.

In fact, she had also been vaguely anticipating this day.

Hong Shu’s delicate body was boneless, like a water snake, twisting her waist and coiling around Li Chang'an.

Hong Shu proactively pressed against him, her captivating body emitting a intoxicating fragrance.

Indeed, she was a fragrant Hong Shu.

Her red lips were close to Li Chang'an’s ear, her voice so enchanting.

“Your Highness… Hong Shu is almost ripe, do you want to eat her?”

With a beauty in his arms, her tenderness like water, Li Chang'an did not hesitate.

“Eat!”

“If she’s not ripe, eat her raw!”

Li Chang'an suddenly thrust his hips, and Hong Shu immediately became shy, letting out a soft cry!

“Your Highness! You’re so naughty!”

Then, the seductive and enchanting Hong Shu felt a chill on her chest.

Her vibrant red bellyband (dudou, an ancient Chinese undergarment) had slowly fallen onto the bed.

Hong Shu, tightly embracing Li Chang'an, suddenly let out a charming laugh.

“Your Highness wants to eat Hong Shu? You wish!”

“Hong Shu is going to bite Your Highness to death!”

The candlelight gradually dimmed, and the prolonged conquest officially began.

Eating the fragrant Hong Shu was a natural progression of feelings developed over time.

Hong Shu was trained and raised as a maid, so deep down, she habitually obeyed her Master.

Despite her somewhat feisty exterior, Hong Shu was actually very gentle and submissive.

After another ten-plus days, Li Chang'an departed from Yinping and returned to Jin City.

During this time, Li Chang'an carefully selected another two thousand soldiers.

Currently, the Bai Er Soldiers and Modao Soldiers had each doubled in size.

Li Chang'an also exchanged for elite templates, arming these new recruits as elites.

Li Chang'an, leading four thousand soldiers, marched grandly towards Jin City.

Inside his luxurious carriage, Li Chang'an leisurely ate grapes fed to him by Xu Weibear.

The docile and obedient Hong Shu was also busy, reading various intelligence reports sent from different regions.

Hong Shu, a former assassin with first-rank combat power, was another excellent helper.

“Your Highness, the imperial court is waiting for you to return to Jin City!”

“Governor Tian Zong is almost at his limit; there are Northern Liang people everywhere in the city!”

“That Northern Liang Crown Prince, hearing that Your Highness has set out, also departed from Qingliang Mountain in Ling Province!”

Li Chang'an asked, “Xu Fengnian? What is he going to do?”

Hong Shu chuckled, “He’s going to become Princess Suizhu’s consort, so of course he’s going to Tai'an to get married!”

Li Chang'an pinched Xu Weibear’s smooth cheek, “Weixiong, do you believe it?”

Xu Weibear scoffed, “It’s merely a petty trick of ‘pretending to repair the plank road while secretly crossing the old pass’.”

“Something will definitely happen halfway; in short, it’s absolutely impossible for him to reach Tai'an smoothly.”

Li Chang'an vaguely felt that if Xu Fengnian left the Royal Mansion, Northern Liang’s Brocade-Clad Guards might be able to rescue Jiang Ni.

“Send a message to the Eight Exquisites, telling them to go to Northern Liang.”

Jiang Si was the princess of the fallen Western Chu, carrying the great Luck of Western Chu.

She was also destined to be the third most beautiful woman on the Rouge List, second only to Nangong Pu She and Chen Yu.

The two had even had a marriage engagement when they were young, so if she could be rescued smoothly, it would naturally be a good thing.

As they were talking, Li Chang'an suddenly heard fighting on the other side of the mountain.

It was a group of big men holding long spears, besieging a young woman in green clothes.

“Little girl, your father, relying on his Divine Ability with the spear, tried to kill my entire family back then!”

“If I hadn’t been lucky enough to be traveling far from home, the Old Hai family would have been wiped out!”

The man speaking was very arrogant, clearly looking victorious.

“I see your spear technique is also quite good!”

“I have a big spear in my hand and a small spear between my legs!”

“How about we have a good sparring match? I guarantee you’ll be convinced, hahaha!”

A weak female voice cried out, “The Golden Spear School is so bold! Aren’t you afraid of offending the Northern Liang Royal Mansion?”

The man sneered, “The Crown Prince has already said he doesn’t care about your life or death!”

Black hair, green clothes, green embroidered shoes, and a Kshana Spear in her hand.

Her figure was slender and tall, her face exquisite and cold, with an undeniable heroic spirit in her brows.

Qing Niao arrived in Northern Liang with her Junior Martial Uncle Xu Yanbing; both worked for the Northern Liang Royal Mansion.

This time, Qing Niao was following Li Yishan’s orders to help win over the Jianghu Schools in Yong Province.

These Schools were all prepared for the rescue of Chu Lushan.

There were no major Schools in Yong Province; the Golden Spear School, with two Vajra Realm Masters, was already among the top three Schools in Yong Province.

After receiving a large sum of money, this Sect Leader Hai readily agreed to pledge allegiance to the Northern Liang Royal Mansion.

However, this Sect Leader Hai accidentally saw the Kshana Spear.

The weapon of Wang Xiu, one of the former Four Grandmasters, the Spear Immortal!

The Spear Immortal Wang Xiu had a prejudiced personality, always killing when he struck, and accumulated countless enmities.

The Golden Spear School was a great enemy of Wang Xiu!

Sect Leader Hai recognized the daughter of his enemy and offered Qing Niao’s life as a condition for his allegiance.

As Sect Leader Hai himself said, Xu Fengnian agreed.

Xu Fengnian had never even met Qing Niao; Li Yishan had sent him a message to do this.

Xu Fengnian knew his Master had other plans, so he readily agreed.

Sect Leader Hai, a first-rank Vajra Realm Master, personally led several Disciples to pursue and kill Qing Niao.

Qing Niao was now in a desperate situation.

Qing Niao leaned on her Kshana Spear with one hand, wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth with the other.

She stared intently at the enemies holding steel spears, her mind already made up!

Using “Overlord Unarmors,” the most powerful move of the Kshana Spear technique, she could definitely kill the enemy!

However, her Qi would flow in reverse, her Bloodline would be damaged, and she would surely die!

In a flash, Sect Leader Hai’s steel spear was already thrusting towards her chest!

Suddenly, a loud bang!

“Boom!”

A tall red armor descended from the sky, firmly stepping on the steel spear!

The newest Earth Armor refined from Wu Lingsu’s corpse was already at the Peak of the Vajra Realm!

Sect Leader Hai, a first-rank Master, was also intimidated by the power of the Earth Armor!

“What… ghost?!”

Completely covered by red armor, almost not an inch of skin was visible!

In a flash, the Earth Armor’s large hand had already gripped his neck!

“Crack!”

This Master of spear techniques, who had been in the Vajra Realm for many years, was not a match for the Earth Armor in a single blow!

His few Disciples were also easily killed by the Water Armor.

Qing Niao escaped from great danger, her mind reeling, and she fainted to the ground, her vision turning black.

On the mountaintop, Hong Shu’s anxious expression slightly eased.

She and Qing Niao knew each other because both were designated maids for the Crown Prince of the Northern Liang Royal Mansion, so they had spent some time together.

Although Qing Niao looked down on Hong Shu’s seductiveness, and Hong Shu looked down on Qing Niao’s aloofness.

But after spending some time together, they couldn’t help but start caring for each other.

When the Earth Armor carried Qing Niao before Li Chang'an, Xu Weibear frowned.

“Your Highness, there might be a trick!”

Hong Shu quickly said, “Your Highness, don’t get close; I’ll go check on Qing Niao.”

The matter of Xu Weibear and Hong Shu becoming Li Chang'an’s concubines was already known in Northern Liang.

Li Chang'an’s reputation as a lustful young man also spread rapidly.

Those who supported and admired him felt it was nothing; which prince or Young Master didn't have a retinue of wives and concubines?

However, those who intended to deal with Li Chang'an could use this as his weakness.

Thinking this way, Qing Niao was arranged by Li Yishan to assassinate Li Chang'an.

Then Qing Niao’s predicament was merely a staged act with the Golden Spear School.

Sacrificing a first-rank Master to allow Qing Niao to approach Li Chang'an was consistent with Li Yishan’s style of action.

However, Li Chang'an remembered that Qing Niao was aloof and straightforward, not good at deception.

If it came to seduction and assassination, Hong Shu was clearly more suitable.

Of course, Hong Shu’s seduction and assassination had completely failed, leaving nothing but her dignity.

Relying on Qing Niao for seduction, Li Chang'an truly couldn’t believe it.

Qing Niao’s beauty and figure were extremely outstanding; one could say she had the capital for seduction.

However, Qing Niao truly lacked the temperament for seduction.

Hong Shu carefully examined Qing Niao’s injuries and then took her back to the camp.

A few days later, Qing Niao’s injuries had greatly improved.

She came to Li Chang'an’s carriage, wanting to meet her savior.

Li Chang'an’s head rested on Xu Weibear’s lap, and Hong Shu was gently massaging Li Chang'an’s legs.

The innocent Qing Niao, seeing this sensual scene, immediately blushed.

“Second Young Miss… Hong Shu!”

“You! You are Li Chang'an!”

Qing Niao instinctively became wary, but the next moment she abandoned that thought.

She had already been abandoned by Xu Fengnian, so she would naturally no longer fight for the Xu family.

Then Li Chang'an was no longer an enemy.

Xu Weibear corrected her, “Qing Niao, I have completely severed ties with the Xu family.”

“From now on, you no longer need to call me Young Miss or Princess.”

“Now, Weixiong is merely His Highness’s concubine.”

Hong Shu’s peach blossom eyes glared at Qing Niao, saying sarcastically, “Qing Niao, don’t be so cold, as if everyone owes you something!”

“That day when you were surrounded, this girl was planning to watch a good show.”

“But my King, being compassionate towards women, sent someone to rescue you.”

Li Chang'an secretly chuckled; at the time, Hong Shu was clearly on the verge of tears, repeatedly begging Li Chang'an to save her.

Now that the person was awake, she pretended to be indifferent.

Li Chang'an’s hand tightened, and Hong Shu’s chest rippled, causing her to let out a soft cry.

“Your Highness, you’re so naughty!”

Qing Niao couldn’t help but roll her eyes, muttering softly, “Demoness!”

Then, Qing Niao bowed to Li Chang'an, “Thank you, Prince Li, for saving my life!”

“If not for Your Highness’s intervention, Qing Niao would probably have been doomed!”

Li Chang'an said, “Your spear technique is quite good; you’ve already entered the Vajra Realm.”

At this moment, Hong Shu relentlessly said, “Constantly practicing with spears and staves, naturally one Cultivates faster!”

In fact, Hong Shu’s Cultivation Technique was special; her pseudo-Vajra and pseudo-Finger Profound realms might not necessarily be weaker than Qing Niao’s.

Qing Niao’s face was cold, and she was not very convinced.

“It’s better than constantly applying makeup and posing seductively!”

Hong Shu smiled enchantingly, “This girl likes it; it’s none of your business!”

Xu Weibear said sternly, “Qing Niao, His Highness saved your life; you should be thinking about how to repay him!”

“Don’t repay kindness with enmity and try to assassinate His Highness.”

Qing Niao was alone and helpless; her father had been temperamental in the past, and his relationship with his Disciples was also not good.

“Your Highness, besides my martial arts, Qing Niao has no other skills.”

“If Your Highness doesn’t mind, Qing Niao can serve under Your Highness to repay this great life-saving kindness.”

Li Chang'an nodded, “Very good, this King likes women who wield spears and staves; you shall first be this King’s personal bodyguard.”

Xu Weibear and Hong Shu both knew that Li Chang'an had the Talisman General Red Armor by his side.

The so-called personal bodyguard was likely to test Qing Niao’s true intentions.

Qing Niao accepted the position of personal bodyguard and respectfully exited Li Chang'an’s carriage.

Li Chang'an was not afraid of her running away; if Qing Niao wanted to assassinate Li Chang'an, she naturally wouldn’t run.

If Qing Niao was truly at her wit's end, Hong Shu was her closest person, and she had nowhere to run.

Hong Shu then spoke of the news from the Brocade-Clad Guards, “The Northern Mang Tuoba tribe suddenly moved south towards Yanmen Pass.”

“The thirty thousand Yongzhou Army urgently recalled to Jin City from Yanmen Pass, and a hundred thousand troops are standing by in full battle array!”

Yanmen Pass was the border pass of Yong Province, and the Tuoba tribe was the southernmost tribe of Northern Mang.

Xu Weibear continued, “The Tuoba tribe has no more than thirty thousand cavalry.

However, the Yongzhou Army’s combat power is too poor, so they are in a panic and fully prepared for battle.”

“Moreover, the Tuoba tribe and Northern Liang have frequent trade, and there are quite a few Fushui Bureau spies mixed in.”

Seeing that Li Chang'an did not speak, Hong Shu continued to read, “Han Diaosi, Human Cat suddenly left Jin City and went to Shangyin Academy!”

Hearing this news, Xu Weibear and Hong Shu were both somewhat puzzled.

However, Li Chang'an knew that Han Diaosi, Human Cat was eighty percent likely going for Zhao Kai.

“The army in Jin City has been transferred away, and the strongest Master, Han Shengxuan, has also been moved.”

“Both troops and Masters have been mobilized to weaken Jin City’s defenses.”

Xu Weibear immediately said, “It’s the style of Li Yishan of Northern Liang; it seems Xu Xiao still can’t abandon Chu Lushan.”

Li Chang'an guessed that Northern Liang must have used Jianghu forces to threaten Han Diaosi, Human Cat to leave with Zhao Kai’s life.

Hong Shu picked up another urgent letter, “Northern Liang Crown Prince Xu Fengnian, by imperial decree, is traveling to Tai'an City for his wedding.”

“While passing through Daliang Mountain in Yong Province, he was abducted into the mountains by the bandit Wang Ying, who led over a thousand men!”

“Most of the imperial court and Northern Liang accompanying personnel were killed by the bandits.”

“Only a few Masters fought their way out and escaped back to Ling Province and Jin City to report.”

“Wang Ying demanded ten million taels of silver from the imperial court and Xu Xiao; whoever can produce the silver gets the Crown Prince!”

Li Chang'an said, “The Daliang Mountain bandits originally numbered only around three thousand.

In the past six months, they have actually merged and formed a large bandit group.”

“Jin City is empty, the bandits have grown strong; Northern Liang is coming for Chu Lushan!”

Xu Weibear frowned after hearing this, “Xu Fengnian is putting on a show, but he needs to make it more convincing!”

“How can he, a useless Crown Prince, be worth ten million taels of silver?”

When Xu Weibear was trained as a deathsworn, the idea of being loyal to the Xu family was deeply ingrained in her.

Li Yishan and Xu Xiao even hinted in various ways that everything must be for Xu Fengnian’s sake, that her younger brother was her everything!

Xu Weibear was almost trained to be a doting sister!

So now, thinking of Xu Fengnian, Xu Weibear felt a strong dislike!

As Jin City drew closer, Li Chang'an also felt a faint anticipation.

Was there an opportunity to torment Xu Fengnian?

Thanks to book friends Beifa Cangqiong, Kan Xiaoshuo de Xiaogao, book friend 2018XX7987, Bu Romande Nanhai, Yinhe Hou Niao, and Ah W for their generous tips!