Le charme d'une femme puissante se répand à travers le monde

Chapitre 72

The only thing I need to think about now is how to send a message to Xi Lan, inquire about his health, and invite him to Longyao Kingdom for tea sometime. I glanced at the fox sitting opposite me. Sigh, if I were to ask the fox's little black dove to deliver the message, would it be able to get it delivered successfully? Most importantly, would the fox agree? But even if I don't ask the fox, why don't I have anyone else I can use right now?

"Big brother, I want to write a letter to Xilan." After thinking for a long time, I took a deep breath and finally expressed my thoughts truthfully. This was the least I could do, and I couldn't give up just because of the fox's petty nature.

The fox, who had been silent until now, merely watching me with amusement as I racked my brains over my own trivial matters, suddenly narrowed his previously amused eyes dangerously at my words. He abruptly stretched out his arm and, in the cramped space of the carriage, forcefully pulled me from the opposite side into his arms, causing the carriage to lurch violently. My heart pounded nervously for a moment. I stole glances at the fox's unfathomable face, gave him a fawning, ingratiating smile, and was about to offer some flattery when suddenly I had a change of heart. I sat up straight, raised my head, and felt utterly justified. Really, my little request was so reasonable and legitimate; why should I feel guilty? Why should I flatter that stinky fox?

"It's good to say goodbye," the fox said lazily, then actually smiled at me, as if he were having a very good time.

I didn't think the fox would agree so easily. All the reasons and excuses I had prepared were now doomed to die in my stomach. But so be it, the important thing is that the fox actually agreed! Hehe, I looked at the incredibly charming person in front of me with a heart full of admiration, and unconsciously grinned and asked, "Really?"

"Of course." He hugged me tightly, rested his head on my shoulder, and whispered, "I'll show you when I'm done writing. If there are any typos, it would be a disgrace to my Longyao Kingdom."

I almost fainted from anger. I knew it! How could that fox agree so easily? Turns out he was keeping something in check. He actually wanted to invade my privacy? I started writing letters after graduating from elementary school, corresponding with both male and female classmates. In those days when early romances were strictly prevented, my parents never checked my letters. How could they let you, this wicked fox, break that precedent and establish this rule?

“Okay.” I turned halfway around and smiled carefree at the fox, saying happily, “As long as Xilan can receive the letter, it’s only right to let Big Brother see it first. But before Big Brother reads the letter, you should be mentally prepared. Something shared by three people should have more content than something shared by two people, that would make it more exciting.”

"What does Qianqian want to add?" The fox's hand suddenly tightened around my waist, and he whispered close to my ear, making me feel ticklish.

Ignoring the warning in his voice, I raised my head and said, feigning contradiction, "Yes, what should we add? In order not to disgrace my Dragon Yao Kingdom and to show how outstanding the talents of my people are, how about adding some poems?"

"Qianqian." The fox had already started nibbling my ear, calling me in an incredibly gentle voice as it did so.

I gave a useless shudder, then clenched my fists to encourage myself, gritted my teeth, turned around, blinked innocently a few times, and asked, "Since you're going to help me revise the letter anyway, why don't you give me some advice now? Writing letters back and forth takes several days, and I don't know when I'll see Xilan again after this separation. How about adding the line 'If love between two people lasts forever, why should they be together day and night' to this first letter? Oh, if one line isn't enough, you can write a whole poem."

The fox's face finally twitched a few times, and he raised his eyebrows, looking at me with his flirtatious eyes full of threat. I was about to say a few more provocative words, but the fox shut me up before I could speak.

Sigh, although I sacrificed a bit of my looks, the final result is still satisfactory. I finally wrote a letter to Xilan. The fox managed to resist peeking at it, and sullenly summoned someone to do the errand. I couldn't be bothered with him, and started counting the days on my fingers. Given our current distance from Wangzhou, I think Xilan will receive the letter in a day.

The carriage continued its journey, and I don't know who found the way, but the place was sparsely populated and rarely visited. Luckily, when it was time to eat and sleep, there were small houses available for lodging. It felt like being completely isolated from the world. Inside the carriage, I saw no outsiders, and after getting off, I didn't see a single stranger. I had no idea what was happening in Wangzhou. That night, the fox refused to leave my room. I quickly considered my options; if I chased him away now, he'd probably sneak back in in the dark anyway. Besides, it was cold, and having a handsome man warm my bed wouldn't be bad. He was an emperor, after all; in modern times, that would only be a dream, hehe.

There was a soft knock on the door. Fox got up and opened it. I craned my neck and saw that it was Night Wind who had knocked. He handed Fox a letter, which Fox took, closed the door, and returned to me. He sat on the edge of the bed and unfolded the letter. I eagerly peeked inside, and Fox didn't try to hide it from me, letting me read the contents of the letter clearly:

"A successful first battle."

I recognize my brother Qinglin's handwriting because I've read his memorials before. But this time, Erlinzi is so concise! He only wrote four characters, and I even added the punctuation. He didn't reveal a single detail about the war. But those four characters are actually good news. Whatever the fox and Erlinzi are plotting, it seems to be in our favor now, hehe.

"Big brother, is this yesterday's battle report?" I asked excitedly, tugging at Fox's arm. Actually, I already knew it was yesterday's news even without asking, since we've already left Lianzhou, and there's always a time lag in information.

The fox handed me the letter, smiled and nodded, got up and tucked me back into bed, then lay down himself.

"Is Second Brother good at fighting?" I carefully folded the letter and then stuffed it under my pillow, reminding myself to put it away carefully when I got up tomorrow.

"Didn't you go to the battlefield with Qinglin?" The fox looked at my cautious actions with amusement, her peach blossom eyes full of doting affection. She reached out and stroked my hair, asking lazily.

I frowned and thought for a while. Yes, although I had been on the battlefield with Erlinzi for quite a while, apart from the time in Sizhou when his handsome archery skills left me speechless, I didn't have any chance to show off in the later cities.

“He wasn’t involved before, but now is the time to test his abilities. It’s a pity I won’t be able to see him strategizing and displaying his heroic spirit.” Then she thought again and quickly added, “No, no, it would be a pity if we saw him. Peaceful times are better than anything else, and tranquility is what truly matters.”

The fox looked at me, his eyes suddenly becoming deep, but in the end, they turned into a soft sigh. He pulled me into his arms, letting my head rest gently on his chest, and whispered, "Sleep."

The next day was the same. They headed straight for a secluded path, but although it was a small path, the carriage could pass through without any problem. Food and lodging were still arranged. In the evening, they received another letter from Erlinzi. It was just a few words, reporting the battle situation to Fox. All the news was good. It seemed that to know the details, they would have to wait for his triumphant return and hear him tell them in detail.

Three more days passed, and then the fox told me that we would soon be returning to the Kingdom of Dragon's Radiance.

Last night, Erlinzi's letter was rather somber. It seems the resistance in Wangzhou City is still quite fierce. And after asking Fox, I finally understood that my previous worries were correct. Mochizuki Zongning is truly fighting a desperate battle. Besides the 100,000 elite troops defending the city, forces from all over have gathered together to encircle the main army from the rear. Fortunately, Fox and Qinglin anticipated this and made ample preparations. Mochizuki Zongning, forced into a corner, used Wangzhou as bait, hoping to pull off a "mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind" maneuver, little did he know that behind the oriole was an eagle. Given this, there shouldn't be much to worry about in the battle of Wangzhou.

Furthermore, according to information gathered by the secret agents, due to Mochizuki Zongning's initial policy of non-resistance, the invasion of the three armies did not fundamentally change the lives of the people of Mochizuki. As I mentioned before, the common people in this era are not particularly enlightened, nor do they have a strong sense of patriotism. They are only concerned with their daily lives, and have no real sense of who the rulers are. The propaganda campaign I suggested to the fox was quite effective. Although it did not lead to a rebellion and the overthrow of the Mochizuki royal family, it at least did not become a stumbling block to the three armies' attack. Moreover, the high-profile declaration of the three kingdoms' policies of pacifying and benefiting the people attracted a considerable amount of support.

By the way, speaking of which, the fat king was a great contributor, because he was just as I saw him: fat, lewd, incompetent, and arrogant. It's a bit of a pity for Mochizuki Muneyoshi.

Logically, he should have received the letter I wrote to Xilan, but he hasn't replied. At first, I was a little worried about Xilan's injuries, but then I thought that no bad news had come from the front, and besides, Xilan's martial arts skills are so good, and he had been on guard against potential dangers in the army from the beginning. In addition, I was suddenly and mysteriously kidnapped, so I thought that although he was injured that day, it shouldn't be too serious.

"Once we leave Wangyue, I won't have to wear this face anymore, right?" I pointed to my face and asked the fox with anticipation.

"Qianqian should ask Ruochen about this," the fox said casually, sitting with his arms crossed on the carriage, his feet dangling over my side, a smug smile on his face. He then stared at my face for a while before shaking his head slightly.

In a fit of rage, I kicked the fox, but he easily dodged it. I pulled my foot back, glared at the fox a few times, and then, as if remembering something, asked eagerly, "Brother, once we reach Longyao Kingdom, we won't have to take this remote path anymore, right? You can take the opportunity to see your own country, the nation you govern, and the living standards of everyone. Consider it a private visit; it won't take more than a few days."

"Traveling incognito?" he repeated, his peach blossom eyes half-closed, looking thoughtful.

I shook my head, marveling at the fox's intelligence and knowledge, and then nodded very seriously.

Clouds Drunk, Moon Slightly Asleep (Revised Edition) Volume Three: If Life Were Only Like Our First Meeting - An Incognito Visit (Part One)

Chapter word count: 4618 Update time: 08-12-23 14:38

An incognito visit (Part 1)

I subtly expressed to the night breeze that I no longer wanted to disguise myself. The fox neither chimed in nor contradicted me. Not long after, the little brat came in carrying a small basin of hot water.

"My benefactor." The little boy greeted the fox excitedly when he saw him there.

The fox sat on a chair—it was just a wooden chair, but his posture exuded an air of elegance and nobility, as if he were sitting on a dragon throne. He merely glanced at Ruochen, nodded, and wore his usual enigmatic smile.

The little brat, as if rewarded, scurried off and placed the basin of water on the table. Then, he pulled two small medicine bottles from his pocket and walked over to me, winking and making faces as he applied the medicine to my face. After a while, he put the bottles back in his pocket, turned to face the basin of water, and before he could reach out, he was interrupted by the fox's words: "You can go out now."

The little brat paused for a moment, turned around and looked at my face again, then walked out, closing the door behind him. I watched the little brat leave, somewhat bewildered, and then watched the fox get up and walk up to me, scrutinizing my face with a mocking smile.

Damn, does this ugly fox not only want to see this ugly face, but also want to imprint it in his mind?

"Don't look!" I got up and reached out to cover the fox's eyes. Oh no, it might scare not only children but also little devils now.

He pulled me along, turned around, and sat me down on the chair behind me. I felt dizzy, and when I looked up, I saw the fox's wicked grin. I yelled angrily, "You stinky fox, don't laugh!"

After saying that, I snuggled into his arms, and before he knew it, I rubbed my face against his chest.

"Qianqian." Suspiciously, the fox wasn't angry at all; in fact, her voice seemed to be filled with joy. After speaking, she reached for the basin on the table, took a clean, thick silk cloth from the edge of the basin, lightly moistened it with water, and then began to wipe my face. Her peach blossom eyes were filled with a deep smile as she continued, seemingly very happy, "I want to wipe Qianqian's face myself, but it seems that Qianqian wants to help Big Brother change and do laundry."