Chi Yan was unhappy, and forcefully dragged him towards the inner hall.
The palace was filled with a fragrant aroma.
Xu Qing endured the strange scent emanating from all around, remaining silent.
"With your stubborn personality, you only listen to me in bed."
As Chi Yan spoke, she pulled him towards the bed.
This was specially prepared for their intimate moments, with clasps at the four corners. It was originally just for teasing, but now it was perfect for locking him up.
Lock him up, and see how he could run.
Xu Qing threw off her hand, enduring the weakness and exhaustion of his body, and headed for the hall's exit.
Chi Yan used all her might, embracing him, preventing him from leaving.
As they struggled fiercely, she simply covered his lips and pushed him onto the couch.
Before he could react, she activated the mechanism and secured his hands.
Xu Qing couldn't bring himself to struggle with her. Once his hands were locked, he stopped resisting, looking at her with a detached expression.
Chi Yan felt a flutter of panic under his gaze. She got up awkwardly and sat squarely on his waist.
"Don't look at me like that, it scares me."
Xu Qing knew she always played weak to deal with him. He closed his eyes and said nothing.
Chi Yan couldn't stand his indifference. She deliberately twisted her waist, tormenting him.
As expected, the tips of his ears turned even redder.
He opened his eyes, his voice hoarse.
"Now that you've secured your position, stay well in the palace."
Chi Yan curved her lips into a smile. She extended her fair, slender fingers and slowly traced circles on his chest.
"If you stay with me, I'll stay here obediently."
Xu Qing's expression turned cold. His deep eyes, when looking at her, were like a bottomless abyss, causing her to feel a constant sense of unease.
She bit her lip, her bewitching eyes moving slightly, her gaze alluring, making her look like a demon that sucked bone and blood.
Seeing her like this, Xu Qing averted his gaze.
Stubborn.
Chi Yan snorted inwardly, leaned down, pressed him down, and bit his ear fiercely.
"Brother A Xuan, if you're not good, I'll lock you in the desert and we'll have fun every day."
Her warm breath whispered in his ear, and his eyes darkened slightly.
"Abaha, General Kegu seeks an audience."
Suddenly, a guard's voice came from outside.
Chi Yan froze, then narrowed her eyes slightly.
She had forgotten about him.
She glanced at the man beneath her, a flicker of slyness in her eyes.
"Brother A Xuan, may I let him in?"
Xu Qing ignored her.
She pecked his lips with a "pop," picked up her clothes nearby, dressed herself properly, then slowly sat up and lowered the curtain.
"Let him in."
Kegu pushed the door open. He was tall and burly, heroic and upright, but his wolf-like eyes were exceptionally keen. He quickly sensed the presence of others in the room.
He glanced at the heavily draped bed, his expression darkening.
"What is it, General?"
Kegu immediately regained his composure. He looked at Chi Yan standing by the window, his eyes betraying a fleeting obsession.
"Greetings, Abaha. I was idle, so I found some sand rice. I wanted to ask Abaha to see if it can be sent to Mubei City for disaster relief."
He had betrayed Balu and assisted her in quelling the rebellion, but he was not content to remain just a general.
Her man must be him.
Chi Yan looked at the contents of the bag, a killing intent flashing in her heart.
The things from under the Wolf Master's army banner were a reminder.
You damn fool, don't you know the saying in the Central Plains: those who achieve too much power risk their own downfall.
She walked over with a smiling face, "The General is thoughtful."
What a presumptuous fool. His military power had already been revoked, yet he dared to threaten her. He was courting death.
She had intended to spare his life, but seeing his intentions, keeping him would only be a disaster.
Now that everything was settled, to prevent him from colluding with Monan, it was best to eliminate any future trouble.
A faint, subtle fragrance filled the air. Kegu, momentarily overcome, reached out to grasp her hand.
Chi Yan subtly dodged. Her smooth, translucent finger tapped a stool beside her, her eyes curving into a smile.
"General, please sit."
Kegu's heart pounded, and he obediently sat on the stool.
Chi Yan playfully glanced at the curtain, deliberately resting her hand on Kegu's shoulder and speaking coquettishly.
"The quelling of this rebellion was largely thanks to the General's assistance. For such a great contribution, how should I reward you?"
Kegu's eyes lit up with excitement, and he suddenly grabbed her hand.
"I wish to request the honor of marrying Abaha."
"Oh?"
Chi Yan giggled, circled behind him, and her gaze flickered subtly towards the tent.
Xu Qing lay on the couch, his eyes closed, motionless. She didn't know if he was listening to the sounds outside.
But suddenly, with a "噗嗤" sound, a painful cry arose.
Xu Qing's expression changed slightly. He immediately sat up, forcefully circulated his energy to break the clasps, and lifted the curtain.
Chi Yan retracted her knife. The malicious smile in the corner of her eye had not yet faded when she heard the sound of chains breaking. She looked up in shock.
"You—"
She quickly dropped the knife and ran towards him.
"Are you crazy? You can't circulate your energy. How are you? Are you alright?"
Xu Qing glanced at the corpse lying on the ground, then at her, his expression becoming calm.
"He was just a brainless fool. Could he have killed me? Why are you so anxious?" Chi Yan complained, then immediately called for people outside, "Take him away and call the shaman."
The shaman arrived quickly and gave Xu Qing the antidote, then healed his injuries from circulating his energy.
Seeing that he was unharmed, Chi Yan went to the military tent.
With Kegu's death, there would surely be changes. She had to make a trip to the Wolf Master's camp.
As night fell, the entire palace was illuminated.
After Chi Yan finished dealing with everything, she encountered Yao Shu on her way back to the palace.
"Sister."
Chi Yan looked at him impatiently and raised an eyebrow, "Not accompanying your Queen, why are you looking for me?"
"Heh heh, I want to see the monk you've hidden. Take me there."
She had long heard that her sister had tricked a monk, who was also the King of the Northern Army from the former Qi dynasty. He was too curious about what kind of man could make her sister resign her military duties and leave the desert.
Chi Yan's expression softened slightly. She looked at the sky outside and said.
"Now that the royal court is stable, no one can threaten you. I plan to leave with him. Don't look for me if nothing is wrong, and don't bother me if something is. You are old enough, make your own decisions."
Yao Ge Luo Yao Shu pouted, "For a man, you don't even want me anymore."
"If it weren't for you, I would have been living a carefree life with him long ago."
Chi Yan gave him a disdainful look. Just as she was about to leave, a guard ran up hurriedly.
"Abaha, that young master is gone."
What?
Chi Yan's expression changed drastically. She strode back to the palace and saw the empty room, her chest heaving with anger.
"Great Shaman, where is the Great Shaman?"
"The Great Shaman was injured and has gone to heal."
Chi Yan kicked the brazier in anger. He recovered so quickly and ran away.
Hmph, can he run for a moment but escape for a lifetime?
"Someone, prepare the horses."
"Sister, are you going after him?"
Yao Ge Luo Yao Shu, panting, rushed over and heard her say she was leaving.
Chi Yan was too lazy to argue with him. "I am handing over my military authority. No one in the desert dares to disobey you. Be the Khan and don't mind me."
With that said, she ignored his shouts from behind, casually packed a bundle, and turned to leave.