Chapter 37

The An Kingdom had no choice but to dispatch a hundred thousand elite soldiers to face the forces of the Xia Kingdom.

Thus, the combined forces of the three kingdoms dwindled to only 500,000 troops.

The pressure on the Mo Kingdom greatly decreased, even if they were to die, they would die a bit slower.

At this moment, the Xia Kingdom launched a massive production campaign throughout its territory and even carried out extensive military training along the border, presenting a scene bustling with activity.

However, former Prime Minister Xiao Guoliang and Grand General Chai Yulang were drinking on the side, sighing deeply and frequently.

“His Majesty is becoming more and more confused. He has conscripted a million refugees to mine, reclaim land, and dig canals, not only paying them but also providing food. How can our national treasury sustain this? Once we can’t provide money and food, that will be the end of it!”

“Yes, and he has also sent troops to attack the An Kingdom! Goodness, we haven’t even resolved our own domestic troubles, and now we’ve offended another powerful nation! This is truly… I don’t even know what to say anymore!”

“Old Chai, you should go and persuade His Majesty!”

“How can I persuade him? Whoever tries to persuade him gets dismissed; it’s simply impossible to persuade him back!”

“What should we do then?”

Both of them frowned in distress, resorting to drowning their sorrows in alcohol.

Just then, a crisp voice came from outside.

“Father, I’m back!”

Grand General Chai Yulang, who was drinking, was overjoyed: “Haha! My daughter has returned!”

The Prime Minister also smiled, “My niece has returned, let’s go see her!”

Both of them immediately stood up to welcome her.

They saw a woman dressed in a red martial outfit, with delicate features yet a heroic bearing, rushing in energetically. She loudly exclaimed, “Father, your precious daughter has returned! Oh, Uncle Xiao, you’re here too. Yuxin will greet you in just a moment!”

“Good, good… all is well!” Both elders laughed heartily.

This woman was none other than Chai Yulang’s beloved daughter, Chai Yuxin.

“My dear girl, how come you’ve returned?” Chai Yulang asked in surprise.

His daughter, Chai Yuxin, possessed an exceptional talent for martial arts, which is why she was accepted into a sect at a young age. She would only return home for about 10 to 15 days during the Spring Festival each year, yet she had arrived unexpectedly before the usual time.

“Father, uncle, what else could it be for? Of course, it’s because of that scoundrel Lin Beifan!”

Chai Yuxin clenched her fists, grinding her teeth in anger: “While I was practicing martial arts in the mountains, I heard that this stinking guy became the Emperor. Yet he turned out to be a foolish emperor, committing so many outrageous acts that he nearly ruined the country!”

“Moreover, he even dismissed father and uncle from your official positions! You were both so good to him, and he’s so ungrateful. How intolerable! That’s why I’ve come down from the mountains especially, to teach him a lesson on how to be an Emperor!”

The two elders were greatly alarmed: “Yuxin, don’t be reckless! He is the Emperor now; you must show respect!”

Chai Yuxin snorted: “I just can’t respect such a foolish emperor! Father, uncle, don’t worry. I am now an Innate master; he can’t do anything to me! I’m going to seek justice for you and at the very least get your official positions restored!”

With those words, she pushed off the ground and swiftly leaped out of the courtyard, disappearing from sight.

Grand General called from behind, “Yuxin! Yuxin…”

Prime Minister Xiao Guoliang shook his head with a wry smile, “Let it be, let Yuxin give it a try! His Majesty used to listen to her the most when he was a child. The two of them were childhood sweethearts; perhaps she might succeed!”

……

In less than a moment, Chai Yuxin burst into the imperial palace.

As she rushed in, she cursed, “Lin Beifan, you little brat! You just became Emperor and you’re already causing trouble and acting recklessly. Are you itching for a beating again?”

“Assassin! There’s an assassin…” The Imperial Guards gathered in a flurry.

Suddenly, Eunuch Liu appeared and waved his hand, “It’s one of our own, stand down!”

“Yes, Eunuch Liu!” The Imperial Guard retreated.

No one stopped her, and Chai Yuxin rushed into the imperial palace with ease.

However, she was infuriated when she saw Lin Beifan still calmly drinking wine, with a beauty in his arms.

“Lin Beifan, I’m here and you’re still…”

Lin Beifan pointed to a stool beside him: “Yuxin, you’ve arrived. Please, take a seat and have some wine!”

Chai Yuxin grew even angrier: “Drink what wine? I don’t have time to drink with you right now!”

Lin Beifan smiled faintly: “This is your favorite bamboo wine, just warmed over a charcoal fire. The flavor is rich and mellow; it would be a pity not to drink it!”

Chai Yuxin sniffed and discovered that it was indeed her favorite bamboo wine, and immediately her craving for a drink kicked in.

“Hmph! After I finish my drink, I’ll teach you a lesson!”

She picked up the drink and downed it in one gulp.

Lin Beifan poured her another, and she finished that one just as quickly.

After several rounds like this, she finally felt satisfied and pointed at Lin Beifan, saying, “Let me tell you, don’t think that a few drinks can…”

Lin Beifan suddenly spoke up, “Do you want to become a general?”

“…what? What did you say?” Chai Yuxin was bewildered.

Lin Beifan said with a smile, “What I mean is, do you want to lead troops into battle like your father, to become a female general who rides across the battlefield, and leave your name in the annals of the Qing history?”

“Uh!!!” Chai Yuxin’s eyes widened.

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