"Yes." Qin Yuerou nodded and raised her hand to push open the door.
The candlelight in the room was weak and dim, and you could vaguely see the tables, chairs and benches inside. There were pens, inks, papers, inkstones and memorials placed on a large desk.
Qin Yushuang leaned over the desk, looked at it for a moment, then reached out to pick up the brush beside him, dipped it in ink, and started writing.
After writing for half an hour, she placed the brush on the inkstone, wiped it clean, and spread the rice paper on the desk to dry.
Time passed by, and the room was extremely silent. Only the sound of the rice paper being flipped made the air become depressing.
After almost another cup of tea, Qin Yushuang raised his head and looked at Qin Yuerou, who was still standing there without speaking.
"Have you met Li Yang?"
Qin Yushuang asked lightly after taking a sip of tea.
Qin Yuerou nodded, with the corners of her mouth raised slightly: "Yes, I see you."
Qin Yushuang raised her eyebrows slightly: "How do you feel?"
"It's quite lively."
"How to say?"
"Master Li is a very rigorous, upright and courageous official." Qin Yuerou said, a flash of light flashed in her eyes, and then she changed the topic and continued: "It's just..."
Qin Yushuang put down the cup and asked with interest: "Just what?"
Qin Yuerou tilted her head and smiled sweetly: "It's just that Mr. Li is very scheming, and I feel that I am no match for him."
She spoke aggrievedly and looked like a victim, as if the person who just said Li Yang was scheming was not her at all.
Qin Yushuang chuckled lightly and raised her hand to rub her forehead: "Although Li Yang is not young and has a somewhat obscure personality, he is an honest person and will not do anything to deceive girls. You don't have to worry."
After hearing this, Qin Yuerou curled her lips and said nothing.
Seeing this, Qin Yushuang added, "And you don't need to do anything this time. Just protect yourself and monitor him."
"Originally, I planned to let Jie'er accompany me, but due to the recent turmoil in the court, I still have to keep a person with strong martial arts skills by my side."
Qin Yuerou nodded: "In that case, I will obey your orders."
Qin Yushuang nodded with satisfaction and told Qin Yuerou to pay attention to her safety before allowing her to leave.
Qin Yuerou took the maid out of Mianlong Palace, got into the carriage, and ordered the driver to go to the post house.
Not long after Qin Yuerou left Mianlong Palace, Li Yang appeared outside the gate of Mianlong Palace. He stared thoughtfully at the direction where Qin Yuerou disappeared, with a trace of hesitation in his eyes.
After a long while, he sighed, turned around, and walked towards another road.
The next morning, Qin Yuerou got up, washed and changed her clothes, and then came to the city gate early to wait.
"The princess is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old." A soldier came forward and knelt down with fists in his hands to salute.
Qin Yuerou glanced at the sword worn on the soldier's waist and smiled slightly.
"Be safe, today we are going to escort food and grass to the battle."
"I obey my orders."
After the words fell, everyone headed to the battlefield in a mighty manner.
When Qin Yuerou came to the battlefield, she saw from a distance that Li Yang was ready to go.
He was wearing military uniform and riding a horse, majestic.
Behind him were rows of soldiers with bright armor and holding spears and crossbows.
"I will finally meet the princess."
Li Yangce immediately stepped forward and bowed his hands.
"Master Li, you're welcome."
"General Mo, go get ready now and set off later."
"Um."
Li Yang nodded, then turned and walked towards a group of soldiers.
"Princess, let's prepare too."
"Um."
The two of them each led their troops and headed out of the city.
Qin Yuerou is dressed in a powder blue outfit, with a heroic appearance, like a female war goddess.
She walked to Li Yang's side, smiled at him and nodded.
Li Yang also gave her a faint smile, and then the two of them turned their horses' heads at the same time and ran towards the battlefield first.
The two of them rushed one behind the other and quickly arrived under the city wall.
Li Yang tightened the reins and steadied the horse. He raised his eyes and looked at the dark army in front of him, his lips pressed into a tight line.
"Master Li."
Li Yang looked away when he heard this and turned his head to look to his side.
He looked at Qin Yuerou, whose cheeks were slightly red and her eyes were shining brightly as she stared at him.
"What are your orders from the princess?" he said calmly.
Qin Yuerou stuck out her tongue playfully and blinked her eyes charmingly.
"This princess is only following your Majesty's orders to accompany you. The specific command authority still lies with you, sir. Whoever you want to command the army can just give the order."
Li Yang raised his eyebrows, but he didn't expect Qin Yuerou to trust him so much.
For some reason, looking into her eyes, Li Yang suddenly felt his heart beating violently.
Sensing something strange about himself, Li Yang lowered his head to hide the panic in his eyes.
"I will obey His Majesty's arrangements."
"Then let Mr. Li assign you." After Qin Yuerou said this with a smile, she turned her horse's head and ran straight ahead.
Li Yang looked up and saw Qin Yuerou running away first. He shook his head, then got off his horse and walked towards the army.
The impact brought by the phalanx of five thousand people was extremely huge.
Even though Li Yang had already prepared himself mentally and walked back and forth on the line of life and death several times during this period, he was still startled by the evil aura when he stood in front of the phalanx.
He took a deep breath and climbed to the top of the phalanx with heavy steps.
Silence fell.
Li Yang's eyes were sharp, and he looked around slowly, finally stopping at the chests of the soldiers.
His eyes crossed the shoulders of each soldier and fell on the swords worn at their waists.
"You are willing to live and die with me!" Li Yang shouted loudly.
"willing!"
In an instant, a deafening sound came from the square formation. Everyone pulled out their swords in unison and roared, their voices hoarse and resounding through the sky.
Li Yang's heart trembled for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Since you are willing to follow me, I hope you can respect my orders."
"yes!"
"Let's go!" Li Yang gave the order and immediately led the army forward.
Qin Yuerou followed the team, silently paying attention to Li Yang, and her evaluation of him deepened in her heart.
This man is really not simple. No wonder he is valued by his father. He is indeed worth cultivating.
Along the way, Qin Yuerou had been carefully observing Li Yang's behavior. Seeing that Li Yang behaved in an orderly manner and without being arrogant or impetuous, Qin Yuerou became more and more sure of her guess last night.
Although it was the first time for this man to lead an army, apart from being a little confused at the beginning, he now seemed to be able to do it with ease.
Thinking of Qin Yuerou, she raised the corners of her mouth and revealed a sly smile.
This time, she wanted to see how Li Yang responded to this fierce battle.
For three days in a row, Li Yang didn't encounter any enemy troops, and Li Yang gradually calmed down. With Qin Yuerou helping him during the march, Li Yang felt even more relaxed.
