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"Huh?" Chu Gexing was taken aback.

“I visited His Majesty in the palace yesterday. His Majesty was very concerned about her, and in his conversation, he seemed to want her to return to the palace…” Chu Zhen said, then sighed, “I observed His Majesty’s thoughts from the sidelines, and it was not as simple as wanting one more guard. However, there are some things that I cannot tell His Majesty directly… So I had to make an excuse that Le Yan would stay in the Military Affairs Office for the time being to get by.”

Chu Gexing's heart skipped a beat: What does this mean...? Could it be that the emperor...?

Chu Zhen thought for a moment and then said, "Since you have feelings for her, you should care about her more. I think she seems a bit uneasy lately, and that mysterious organization seems to be keeping an eye on her. If she gets involved because of the matter in the capital, she might even get hurt..." Thinking of this, he was very worried.

“Uncle Zhen…” Chu Gexing lowered his head, thinking that it was probably not the right time to clarify things now.

"It's your business. I shouldn't interfere too much. You should know your limits, Ge Xing." Chu Zhen glanced at him and added, "Just don't argue with her."

Chu Gexing felt bitter. He had been much more amiable lately, but unfortunately, that person wouldn't give him a chance.

But that's fine, she's always had that bad temper, he doesn't care.

I just don't know how to deal with this awkward situation.

He's the one who created everything. He's caused Chu Zhen to misunderstand things to this point, leaving her in a difficult situation.

Just then, familiar footsteps sounded at the door, but it wasn't just one person.

He turned his head on a whim. Just then, the man spoke, smiling as he asked, "What's all the noise about?"

A figure flashed by the door, and a red figure appeared alongside a person in yellow.

Chu Zhen raised his eyebrows slightly. Unexpectedly, as if on cue, Cao Cao appeared.

She glanced at Chu Gexing, only to see him completely silent, his expression utterly indifferent.

Chu Zhen thought to herself that Ge Xing had always been aloof and, although intelligent, probably not very knowledgeable about matters of love and romance. He might make mistakes, so she should help him as much as possible.

Having made up her mind, she turned to look at the person who had appeared at the door. She stood there calmly, looking exactly like a handsome young man who had stepped out of a painting. So free and ethereal, she wondered how stunning he would be if he wore women's clothing. Standing with Ge Xing, they were like a perfect couple, a match made in heaven. Feeling relieved, she said, "It's nothing, Le Yan, what brings you here?"

“From now on, I’ll be settling down here at the Military Affairs Office,” Le Yan said as she stepped forward, glancing at Chu Gexing as she passed by. “Naturally, I’ll be here to report early.” Her expression was extremely arrogant.

Chu Gexing looked into her eyes, then turned his gaze away and ignored her.

Chu Zhen smiled faintly: "Hmm... that's fine too."

Chu Gexing lowered her head and remained silent: she had finally made her decision.

Her words had completely failed. However, the fact that she could disregard Chu Zhen's difficult situation and focus solely on being by his side proved that her desire to be with him had overcome all difficulties.

Thinking about this, it felt like a thorn had been added to my heart.

Beitang Yujian stepped forward and examined his face.

Chu Gexing turned his head away, avoiding his gaze.

Chu Zhen's gaze shifted to Beitang Yujian, and he asked, "And who is this?"

"This is my friend, Beitang Yujian," Leyan introduced.

Beitang Yujian stepped forward: "Greetings, Your Excellency."

He was originally a lazy person, but seeing that the person Le Yan valued so much was right in front of him, he couldn't help but change his usual carefree and playful attitude and treat him with more seriousness. After bowing, his eyes carefully examined Chu Zhen's face. Seeing the person's overall demeanor, which was both kind and dignified, and his ethereal appearance, which was both gentle and strong, he realized that he was indeed no ordinary person. He sighed inwardly.

"So dashing and forthright, indeed the demeanor of a chivalrous young master of the martial world," Chu Zhen nodded in approval and waved his hand gently: "Young Master Beitang, no need for formalities."

"Thank you, sir." Beitang Yujian smiled and agreed, then stood up and went to stand to the side.

Leyan stepped forward and asked, "What did Uncle Zhen just say about arguing with whom?"

Chu Zhen thought for a moment and decided it was better not to let her know about this, so she smiled and said, "No... it's just some unimportant things."

"Really?" Judging from his expression, Le Yan knew that he must be hiding something from her, but since he wouldn't say, she didn't want to force him. It was probably something unimportant anyway.

Chu Gexing was listening intently to their conversation.

But there were people here who were determined to bring him back to his senses.

"Lord Chu? Admiral? Oh dear..." Beitang Yujian exclaimed.

Chu Gexing frowned, but finally turned to look at Beitang Yujian.

"Lord Chu, we meet again? Haha." He turned to look at Chu Gexing beside him and said with a smile.

Chu Gexing glanced at him and teased, "Brother Beitang...did you find a place to rest last night?"

Beitang Yujian smiled and glanced at Le Yan: "Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Le. I slept at your residence last night." "Oh, she's really generous," Chu Gexing sneered.

"Of course! Brother Le is extremely hospitable; it's so pleasant that one forgets all about home." Beitang Yujian stroked his chin, laughing heartily.

"Then stay there from now on and don't bother me again." Chu Gexing turned around, coldly refusing to look at him anymore.

"Ah... I... I've been hit hard again." Beitang Yujian covered his face with his hands, turned around, and habitually leaned against Leyan's chest.

Le Yan was about to raise her hand to comfort her.

Unexpectedly, a hand suddenly reached out from behind, grabbed Beitang's collar, and pulled him backward.

Beitang Yujian involuntarily left Leyan's side, turned his head, and met Chu Gexing's cold and frosty gaze. The woman opened her mouth and said in a low voice, "Hmph, trying to take advantage of me?"

Beitang Yujian exclaimed in surprise, tilting his head to look at Leyan. He saw that the latter did not seem to care much about the situation. Instead, she had already stepped forward and stood by the table of the Military Affairs Minister, seemingly talking enthusiastically about something.

Chu Gexing, who also witnessed this scene, let go of her hand, lowered her eyelids, and stopped speaking.

"Hmm? This feeling... I feel it deeply..." Beitang Yujian covered his mouth with his hand and said softly, "I've been ostracized..."

He glanced at Tang Leyan, then at Chu Gexing, and then at the dignified official sitting behind the table. The scene seemed ordinary, mundane, and impeccable, but his sensitive nerves sensed that an unusual "feeling" was quietly spreading between the three of them.

And he, the elegant and dashing Beitang Yujian, was nothing more than a passerby.

This is the second update!

Flying Bear: Brother Beitang, recently someone has been making some rather dramatic doubts about your gender.

Beitang Yujian: Haha, this dashing young master here casually welcomes all the ladies to come and have their bodies checked!

Dragon and Tiger Fight in the Capital Chapter 116 His Heart

"You mean the person who made the final move was wearing a ghost mask?" Tang Leyan turned her head and looked at Chu Gexing, who was silently standing to the side.

The latter then looked up and said, "Not bad."

Seeing her strange expression, Beitang Yujian asked, "What's wrong? Do you recognize that ghost mask?"

“No,” Le Yan paused, “you’ve fought him?”

"yes."

"Martial arts style?"

"His moves are strange and agile, and his use of the knife is unlike that of the Central Plains school."

"The knife is about two feet long but less than three feet long, with a curved blade. There is also a small, straight dagger at the waist."

"Let me think...you probably overlooked this dagger?"

"Yes, you're right."

"Based on what you said, and considering what we saw and heard the day before yesterday, we can basically conclude that this person was using a Yingzhou katana. Regardless of the power behind this mysterious organization, it is likely that it is related to Yingzhou."

Seeing that the two were exchanging questions and answers but not drawing any conclusions, Beitang Yujian couldn't help but ask, "I've heard a little about the katana in the Sword Pavilion. It's a unique weapon of Yingzhou. You said that this person's skills are not bad. Since he can use top-notch personnel, this mysterious organization must be from Yingzhou, right?"

Chu Zhen said, "A few days ago, the sails of Yingzhou were stirring on the East Sea. So before General Xue returned, I sent General Huwei with troops there. It's possible that people from Yingzhou are hiding in Shundu, trying to make Shun suffer from internal and external troubles and be unable to take care of itself. However..."

“Since the Yingzhou rebels were suppressed more than ten years ago and the East China Sea pirates were driven out of the sea, it has been quiet for a long time. This time, their resurgence must be for a bigger scheme.” Chu Gexing frowned.

“That’s right. Moreover, in order to plant spies in Shundu and expand our strength, we also need to evade the inspection of the Nine Gates troops. In addition…” Chu Zhen suddenly stopped, “It seems that I need to pay a visit to the Director of the Factory.”

"My lord suspects..."

"Supervising the factory and arresting people is their specialty. I just thought that maybe there would be the clues we need there."

"It was Ge Xing's dereliction of duty; let Ge Xing handle this matter."

"No need. I will handle this matter personally."

Tang Leyan looked at him and said, "I'll go with you."

Chu Zhen looked at her, paused slightly, and then said, "Okay."

Chu Gexing slowly turned his head and looked at the raindrops falling outside the door.

When he entered, Beitang Yujian folded up his umbrella and placed it by the door. Now, a shallow puddle of water had dripped from it, and it lay there coldly.

It's so bright and glaring.

Chu Ge Xing bids farewell.

Chu Zhen instructed, "It's raining outside. Le Yan, see Ge Xing off."

Tang Leyan felt that this instruction was a bit nonsensical.

The First Song of Chu is not a child, why does it need someone to escort it?

Secondly, even if someone were to deliver it, the Military Council wouldn't be short of deputies. Why would they need her to deliver it?

However, upon further reflection, she realized that Chu Zhen was going to "settle down" in the Military Affairs Bureau, which meant that he wouldn't treat her as an outsider.

So he was pleased and respectfully agreed, turned around and went out, picked up the umbrella by the door, shook it, and opened it in mid-air.

"Admiral, shall we go?" he greeted Chu Gexing with a smile.

Chu Gexing stepped out the door and said in a soft voice, "Thank you for your trouble."

Chu Zhen picked up a document to read, listened to the conversation between the two, and looked up.

But then they saw a person holding an umbrella in the rain, smiling sweetly, gazing up at the person at the door.

The two walked side by side outside.

What a delightful scene!

"You didn't bring an umbrella?" Le Yan asked.

Chu Gexing lowered his eyes and looked at the water splashing on the ground: "Yes."

"Then how did you get here?"

"It wasn't raining this hard when I came."

"Tsk tsk. You're really something."

"Hmph, if you're unwilling to give it away, just say so directly."

"Why? Even if I don't want to, since the master ordered it, I still have to do it. What's wrong with that?" She stuck out her tongue.