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"The chieftain is back..."

"Junyu is back..."

Before Jun Yu could even speak, she was already surrounded by a large group of girls and children, making it difficult for her to move. She laughed, and Mo Feiyan and Zhao Manqing rushed over, each grabbing one of her hands. Shu Zhenzhen, on the other hand, stood smiling in the crowd, speechless with excitement. After a long while, she slowly walked out of the crowd and arrived at the council hall of "Phoenix Fortress".

Everything was arranged perfectly by Lu Ling and the others, and she didn't have to interfere much. Lu Ling said, "The imperial court has sent someone to urge the chieftain to return to the capital. Currently, the imperial envoy is still waiting for news in Phoenix City. What are the chieftain's plans?"

Junyu shook her head. "Let's ignore him for now."

Lu Ling said, "The four of us brothers have all officially resigned from our official positions. We feel that we are more free and happy in Phoenix Village. From now on, no matter what decision the village chief makes, we brothers will always follow him."

Besides the intelligence system that Dongfang Jiong has been stationed in the stronghold for many years, Lu Ling, Geng Ke, and Bai Ruhui have all followed Junyu from the Northeast to the Northwest, made meritorious contributions and received rewards, but now they have all resigned and returned to the stronghold.

Junyu knew that they made this decision because they saw that she was determined to resign from her official post. In particular, Lu Ling, who had already learned of her true identity during the battle at Tiema Temple, still led a group of brothers to follow her without hesitation, which was even more commendable.

She couldn't help but say, "Lu Ling, you really didn't need to do this!"

Lu Ling said, "To be honest, if the chieftain hadn't insisted on resigning, we brothers might have stayed a little longer. But we've been officials before, and we didn't find it anything special. On the contrary, we felt extremely uncomfortable and were always on edge. It was far less enjoyable than doing business in the village."

Seeing that they had made up their minds, Junyu said nothing more.

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Chapter 201: Blood Drips from the Eyes

Bai Ruhui flipped through the account book, looked at Mr. Nongying with a very admiring expression: "The southern merchants you introduced at the beginning of the year have done a lot of business with us. In the future, a large part of our business will be expanded to the distant southern countries."

Junyu glanced at Mr. Nongying. Every step he took was meticulously planned. Given his personality, the fact that he was now showing interest in business clearly indicated that he had already been paving the way for himself. She was secretly grateful. Mr. Nongying smiled but did not speak.

Lu Ling and the others had already left. Mr. Nongying and Junyu walked out the door together. Young Master Nongying said in a low voice, "Junyu, you don't need to worry about things in the village during this time. You should rest for a while. You've worked too hard all these years."

"Okay, I'll get some rest. But, sir, are you leaving again?"

Looking into her eyes, Young Master Nongying knew that if these eyes, which had been severely injured, were not properly treated, they would likely be ruined in a few years. He sighed inwardly and said, "I won't leave. I'm just going to Phoenix Mountain to find a kind of herb to see if it can heal your eyes."

These past few days, Junyu had occasionally experienced unbearable eye pain, but it was infrequent, so she hadn't paid much attention to it. Seeing Mr. Nongying's serious demeanor, she knew he was worried about her, so she didn't refuse. Smiling, she looked up and saw Zhao Manqing waving vigorously at her from a short distance away: "Mr. Nongying, Chieftain, dinner's ready..."

After the meal, Junyu returned to her courtyard.

After years on the battlefield, Junyu finally returned to this quiet little courtyard. He opened the window and looked at the towering trees around him. Inside the house, Shu Zhenzhen had trimmed the candle wick, and the flame became much brighter.

"Junyu, get some rest and don't think about anything."

Shu Zhenzhen patted her shoulder, "Once you've recovered, we can still do many things together."

The small jade box she kept close to her heart felt like a boulder forever weighing on her chest. Junyu smiled and whispered, "Sister Shu, Tuosang is gone. I'll never see him again..."

"If he has a spirit in heaven, he would want you to be safe and sound..."

"Is there a spirit in heaven? Perhaps. He is 'Bokdor,' and perhaps his spirit will be reborn?"

Junyu took out the jade box and placed it on the table, staring intently at the flower, still smiling, "But what does this have to do with me? He healed my illness and wounds, he hoped I would live to be a hundred years old, but after I live to be a hundred, he will have already reincarnated somewhere. Even if ten thousand years pass, we will only be strangers who do not recognize each other. It's just as he wished, I will never think of him again, and I will never dream of him again..."

Junyu's smile was so calm. Shu Zhenzhen looked at the peculiar flower in the jade box, then at Junyu, her heart sinking: "Junyu, your eyes..."

Those bright eyes suddenly turned red, and whenever the word "Tuosang" was mentioned, it was as if blood would immediately drip from them.

"My eyes are fine, Sister Shu, don't worry."

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Chapter 202: Review

Inside the Imperial Study.

The emperor toyed with a pen on the table, his expression unreadable. At the recently concluded morning court session, a secret envoy brought back a set of military attire, reporting that the Grand Marshal of the Army, who had failed to return on time, had resigned and left.

Since eliminating Prime Minister Zhu, the emperor's mood had been brighter than ever before, but now, his feelings were hard to fathom. Meng Yuanjing and Wang Jun exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat uneasy.

"Junyu took a year-long leave and has now overstayed his leave. He simply brought back a set of armor and considers it his resignation. What are your thoughts, gentlemen?"

The two exchanged a glance, and Meng Yuanjing said, "It seems that Junyu just wants to be a nouveau riche."

"Lord Meng, you truly are a good friend of Junyu!" The Emperor laughed. "Junyu didn't return to Phoenix Village to marry her sisters. Instead, the Grand Marshal of the Army, on leave, appeared at Iron Horse Temple and went on a killing spree to rescue the deposed Bokdo. Is she trying to live a peaceful life as a nouveau riche?"

Meng Yuanjing was rewarded for solving the case of the theft of military funds, receiving not only a generous reward but also a noble title. This also covered up the fact that he had abandoned the pursuit of Tuosang midway. Fortunately, Tuosang later died in battle at Tiema Temple, and no one pursued the matter further, which relieved Meng Yuanjing. Now, hearing the emperor's tone, he couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.

"Lord Meng, if Junyu is not the woman truly loved by the deceased Bokdo, how could she have happened to appear at the Battle of Tiema Temple during her vacation? Knowing that she was being impeached for forming cliques, she still disregarded the danger and appeared there. How do you explain that?"

The emperor stared at him, and Wang Jun also looked at him.

"Your Majesty: I have always seen Junyu dressed as a man since I was a child, and I have never seen her dressed as a woman. Moreover, she has never admitted her true identity. I dare not admit it on her behalf until she tells me herself. This is my attitude before, and it will remain so in the future. As for her appearance at Tiema Temple, it was out of friendship between her and 'Bokdo'. Junyu has always been loyal to her friends, and I believe that even if I were in trouble, she would risk her life to save me. Lord Wang is aware of this as well."

Wang Jun nodded and immediately said, "Whether Junyu is male or female, there is no doubt that she is loyal to her friends. I and my friends have all received her help."

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Chapter 203: Mutual Destruction

"In the Battle of Tiema Temple, Lin Baoshan and others disobeyed orders and rashly sent troops to support her. According to the law, they should be severely punished. I have already let it go for the sake of Junyu, but she is ungrateful and has resigned without permission. How can I explain this to my ministers?"

At this moment, Wang Jun was also convinced that Junyu was indeed a woman, and he couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, if Junyu is indeed a woman, it is understandable that she would resign to avoid being exposed."

"Junyu is also afraid of her identity being exposed? Wang Jun, do you think that's the reason? No way, I'm afraid she harbors resentment towards me."

Meng Yuanjing said, "Junyu is a resolute person, and he will not easily change his mind once he has made a decision. If we force him, I'm afraid we will all perish together..."

The Emperor's face darkened. "After Bokdo's death, although the conflict has temporarily subsided, the hatred between the Holy Palace and the Rahan Cult has deepened, and the Crimson Gold Clan has repeatedly tried to win over Rahan. Now, the traitor Zhu family father and son have joined the Crimson Gold Clan and hold high positions. Zhu Yu is familiar with the northern wars and is like a ferocious beast lurking outside the gate. I fear that war will break out again on the northern border soon. The court needs talent, doesn't it? I don't want to investigate whether Junyu is male or female anymore. As long as she continues to serve the court, I will relax all conditions. Lord Meng, choose an appropriate time and go and persuade her yourself..."

Meng Yuanjing inwardly groaned, but how could he dare to refuse any longer? He had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.

Chapter 204: The Prince Consort

The last light rain and snow couldn't stop the new buds from sprouting green on Phoenix Mountain. Jun Yugang, Lu Ling, and the others returned to the village after completing a big deal.

She glanced at the new buds along the way and suddenly recalled the lines, "When I left, the willows were swaying; now I return, the rain and snow are falling." She clearly remembered that Mid-Autumn Festival that year, when Tuosang traveled thousands of miles to give her a rose. In the following months, she led her troops in battle for several months, finally achieving a great victory. When she returned to the village, it was also springtime, with everything just beginning to turn green. Now, the green remains, but Tuosang will never be heard from again.

She took out the flower, opened it, and examined it closely. The flower lay cold and lifeless in the box, offering almost no comforting warmth. Several times, in the dead of night, in moments of despair and madness, she almost couldn't resist throwing the cold flower away. Once, she even threw it out the window, only to quickly retrieve it.

"Chief, news has arrived..."

Dongfang Jiong hurried along: "Fifty miles from the bordering grasslands, a large plume of dust has been spotted, indicating a large army is moving northwest. Preliminary assessment suggests it's the Red Gold Clan's army..."

Who is the leader?

"They only said he was their son-in-law."

"The prince consort?"

"It is said that Zhu Yu made several great contributions as soon as he went to the Chijin tribe. Soon after, Zhenmutier married his most beloved daughter to him as a sign of their close relationship. It seems that this consort must be Zhu Yu without a doubt..."

The swirling rain and snow were gradually subsiding, but Junyu suddenly felt an increasing chill. She looked at the hazy sky in the distance and muttered to herself, "Thankfully, I'm no longer a marshal!"

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Chapter 205: Eye-Brightening Herbs

The late spring breeze was already warm, and the sound of reading in the village grew louder and louder. In the schoolroom at the very edge, Luo Luo was giving a lecture. Junyu stood quietly at the door for a while, when suddenly she heard someone approaching from behind. Turning around, she saw it was Teacher Nongying.

She smiled and walked away with Mr. Nongying.

"Junyu, I told them not to make any preparations for the academy for the time being. You don't mind, do you?"

"How could I mind! It's already good enough to maintain the status quo. Even if I were to open an academy in Phoenix Village, the imperial court wouldn't let me have any peace and quiet. For the past few days, all the affairs of the village have been arranged by you, teacher. Whatever decision you make, I will support you."

"I have already found a suitable place, but it is far away. Let me think it over before we talk about it."

"Alright, once things are completely settled here, it wouldn't be a bad thing for us to move to another place to live."

Mr. Nongying looked at her carefully for several moments. “Junyu, I’ve found several more herbs, but none of them are ideal. They mainly help with clearing the eyes and calming the mind. There aren’t any herbs I’m looking for on Phoenix Mountain. It seems I have to leave…”

“Sir, there’s nothing seriously wrong with my eyes, you don’t need to go through all this trouble.”

Mr. Nongying shook his head: "I know there is a kind of herb on Kunlun Mountain that can improve eyesight. It only blooms a strange flower in early summer, and the flowering period is only seven days. I must obtain this herb within the flowering period, so I must set off immediately."

Junyu knew that persuasion was useless, so he could only nod.

Just as Mr. Nongying left, news came that Sun Jia had come to visit.

Sun Jia was very happy to see Jun Yu, and Jun Yu was also happy. However, after looking at the secret envoy accompanying him, he fell silent.

The envoy said, "Marshal..."

Junyu interrupted him, saying, "My lord, please do not call me Marshal anymore. I have already resigned from my post."

The secret envoy had visited Phoenix Village once last year, bringing back Junyu in military uniform. Knowing that she was determined and not easily persuaded, he said, "I am honored to come to Phoenix Village again, and I hope Marshal Jun will understand... Now, the war in the Northwest has broken out again, and the court still needs a pillar of talent like Marshal Jun."

Jun Yu coldly said, "In the Northwest, there are General Lin, Zhang Yuan, Zhou Yida and others. As long as the court makes use of them, what is Zhen Mu Tie'er afraid of? There is no need for the secret envoy to persuade me. Just tell the Emperor my attitude directly."

Seeing that she was resolute and there was no possibility of coercion, the envoy looked at Sun Jia, hoping that Sun Jia could say a few words of persuasion.

Sun Jia shook his head and declined the task.

The envoy had no choice but to speak up himself: "Lin Baoshan and the others disobeyed orders and sent troops to Tiema Temple, which was a serious violation of military discipline. However, His Majesty considered that they were doing this to rescue Marshal Jun, so he did not pursue the matter. It was all for Marshal Jun's sake..."

It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned the Battle of Tiema Temple. But now that he had, the demons lurking in his heart were about to stir again. Junyu said calmly, "I am very honored. I am grateful for His Majesty's great kindness."

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Chapter 206: Paradise

Seeing her attitude worsen, the envoy grew annoyed: "Marshal Jun is all alone, with no ties whatsoever..."

"Yes, I am confident that I am all alone in this world, so I have nothing to fear, especially since it is just resigning from my official post. To be honest, I don't even plan to stay in Phoenix Village any longer..." Jun Yu laughed, "There is always somewhere to go in this world. If the experts of the Thousand Machines Sect are interested, they are welcome to come and hunt me down to the ends of the earth..."