Sun Jinyao could sense Shangguan Wanning's sadness.

He stepped forward to protect Shangguan Wanning and whispered: "Ning'er, after tonight, forget those people and things that make you unhappy... Let's do it again, okay?"

Shangguan Wanning's nose was sore, and tears soaked her eyes.

Start over?

How to start over?

Her life has come back, what's the result?

The fireworks burned out and the surroundings returned to tranquility.

"Don't think too much, I'll take you back to the room." Sun Jinyao accompanied Shangguan Wanning to the door and gently tidied her long hair, "Good night."

After saying that, he turned around and left.

Mu Jingrui, who had been hiding in the dark, looked at Shangguan Wanning and Sun Jinyao's intimate appearance, clenched his fists and flames burned in his eyes.

He tried his best to endure the desire to rush forward. Seeing Shangguan Wanning close the door, Sun Jinyao's back disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Gradually, Mu Jingrui's fist was released and he used his light skills to leave the Prime Minister's Mansion.

After the first month of the year, when Mu Jingrui first went to court, the emperor was furious in the hall.

Before the emperor ascended the throne, the twelve small countries on the southwest border formed an alliance to show their power to the court.

Although they looked down on the Central Plains court, they had to send them a lot of money and food every year.

Just at the beginning of the year, they sent envoys to send a joint memorial, demanding that the supplies be given were added.

In recent years, natural disasters and man-made disasters have continued to occur in the Central Plains. The treasury was already very nervous. Seeing those guys being greedy, the emperor became more and more angry the more he thought about it.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to send troops and discuss with them again."

Mu Jingrui stood up when the civil and military officials in the court were silent, and everyone looked at him with surprise.

Everyone knows that this is a very difficult bone, and it is not a task that can be completed with just one passionate heart.

The twelve small countries on the southwest border are united as a powerful force, otherwise the court would not have let them be arrogant for so long.

Moreover, the King of Qi, the leader of their allies, was a rare military genius. He had never failed since his debut in the marching and war.

If this matter is not done well, it will end up complaining from colleagues and the people; if it is done well...

Anyway, it's definitely not done well.

The emperor calmed down and looked at Mu Jingrui with a firm expression, and fell into deep thought for a moment.

No matter how angry he loses his temper, he still needs to measure whether it is worth paying money and food or fighting.

"Retreat the court first, this matter... let me think carefully."

Mu Jingrui walked out of the hall, and Xiao Yujue immediately caught up and pulled him aside.

"Jing Rui, why did you have such an idea? Why didn't you discuss it with me in advance?"

Xiao Yujue's tone was full of blame, and he looked very unhappy.

Mu Jingrui turned around and looked around. Seeing that there was no one around, he sent off his two followers.

"Your Highness, you went to the northwest to provide disaster relief before and have established a high prestige there. If the southwest border can be under your control, why worry about the big thing in the future?"

Mu Jingrui's words made Xiao Yujue's heart skip a beat.

That’s right, the southwest and northwest regions have been strong since ancient times, and most of the military generals in the court came from there.

After controlling the northwest and southwest, most of the imperial court's forces were controlled.

"But...in case you fail..."

"Your Highness, please let go. If you are not sure, you will never volunteer."

In fact, Mu Jingrui has some selfish thoughts.

He wanted to make achievements through this and make his power in the court rise steadily.

At that time, even if Shangguan Yue refuses to let Shangguan Wanning marry him, he will marry him by force.

Xiao Yujue was still worried.

"If you have something, how can I explain it more easily."

"Your Highness, Xiaoyan is a woman. You don't have to pay too much attention to her opinions and feelings about the major issues of the country."

Xiao Yujue just smiled and patted his shoulder gently.

That's it, but if he really treated Mu Jingyan badly, Mu Jingrui might have to ask him for an explanation.

After careful consideration, the emperor issued an order in the court to confer Mu Jingrui as the Grand Marshal of the World, restore his position as Minister of War, and allowed him to lead his troops to confiscate the small countries on the southwest border.

As the news came, the government and the country were in an uproar.

Shangguan Wanning heard it and the pen in her hand slid to the ground.

"Miss, are you okay?" Lu Tong hurriedly took out his handkerchief and wiped off the ink that was accidentally stained on his hands for Shangguan Wanning.

Shangguan Wanning came back to her senses and forced a smile. "It's okay, it's just this letter..."

Shangguan Wanning looked down and realized that before she knew it, she was writing Mu Jingrui's name.

She was sad, picked up the rice paper and looked carefully, and gently tore it into pieces.

Don’t think about some thoughts that should have been given up.

"Lutong, prepare a sedan chair for me. I want to go to the temple to pray for blessings and burn incense."

"yes."

Lu Tong understood Shangguan Wanning's mood and was ready immediately.

Shangguan Wanning knelt in front of the Buddha and prayed for Mu Jingrui, and vaguely felt another person kneeling beside him.

She didn't care at the beginning, however, when she got up and was about to leave, the man stopped her.

"It is useless for you to beg in front of the Buddha, and he will not know at all."

"Girl, are you talking to me?" Shangguan Wanning looked around and asked curiously.

Chu Xiaolian looked at Shangguan Wanning's fascinating face and wanted to go up and destroy it.

She took a deep breath and tried to keep herself sane.

"Tomorrow, he will lead his troops to war. The misfortune and fortune are unpredictable, and I don't know when the return date is expected. If you still have a little affection for him, go see him off to comfort him."

Shangguan Wanning didn't know who the girl in front of her was, but she was sure who "he" she said was.

"I..." Shangguan Wanning didn't know how to answer, and she was so panicked that she just wanted to leave quickly.

"Stop." Chu Xiaolian stepped forward and grabbed Shangguan Wanning's wrist.

The sudden pain made Shangguan Wanning scream out loud.

"You haven't answered me yet."

Lutong rushed in immediately when she heard Shangguan Wanning's scream. Seeing someone grabbing her lady, she started shouting loudly.

"Come... Come quickly..."

Soon, the accompanying guard rushed in.

"Hmph, just these guys?" Chu Xiaolian didn't take them seriously at all.

"You guys retreat."

Shangguan Wanning felt very painful, but she did not continue to struggle.

After the guards left, she stared at Chu Xiaolian and said softly: "This is a matter between me and her, no outsiders need to interfere. If you don't let go..."

"So, aren't you going?" Chu Xiaolian's eyes were fierce.

"It has nothing to do with you."
Chapter completed!