Night had fallen, and the vast darkness enveloped the land. The stars were dim tonight, with not a single ray of starlight visible. It was pitch-black as far as the eye could see, creating an eerie and cold atmosphere.
However, bonfires lit up the sky in Swallow Cloud City, and endless laughter filled the air.
The first battle between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Persian Kingdom had ended in a great victory. To celebrate, the allied forces held a banquet in Swallow Cloud City to reward the soldiers for their contributions. This cold city was now immersed in a warm sea of joy and happiness.
"Come! Cheers!"
Yu Tianheng lifted a large bowl of wine and drank it in one gulp, showing his boldness. He sat among the ordinary soldiers, mingling and drinking with them.
"Hahaha, you guys can't handle your alcohol! Your tolerance is too low!"
Yu Tianheng laughed heartily as he looked at the soldiers falling one after another. His alcohol tolerance was impressive, and he had easily outdrunk many of them, earning their admiration and respect.
As they drank more, the mood lightened, and the soldiers forgot Yu Tianheng's status as a general. They chatted freely, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
"By the way, General Yu, I heard that General Dugu Yan from the Second Allied Forces is your fiancée. Is that true?" one soldier asked with a smile, eager to gossip.
"Of course!"
Yu Tianheng proudly raised his eyebrows.
"We got engaged two years ago. After helping Fang Xuan—no, His Majesty—defeat the Persian Kingdom, we'll get married immediately."
Everyone looked at Yu Tianheng with envy.
"Wow, General Dugu is stunning. She's beautiful and has a great figure. General Yu, you've got good taste."
"Of course!"
After a few more rounds of drinks, Yu Tianheng's face reddened. He was tipsy and began bragging.
"Back in the day, Fang Xuan—the current Emperor—was crazy about Dugu Yan when we were at Heaven Dou Academy. But in the end, she left him and fell at my feet. Hahaha!"
"Wow! General Yu, you're amazing!"
One soldier couldn't help but ask, "So, General Yu, how did you win over General Dugu?"
"Did I even need to chase her? With just a gesture, she threw herself into my arms."
Yu Tiaheng was too drunk to control his mouth.
"I've heard that General Dugu Yan has a fiery temper and is incredibly strong. I saw her Jade Scale Snake Poison wipe out many Persian troops today. Even thinking about it now, it gives me chills!"
A soldier shivered as he recalled Dugu Yan's ferocity on the battlefield. He then looked at Yu Tian-heng with curiosity.
"General Yu, so between you and General Dugu, who's in charge at home?"
Everyone turned to Yu Tian-heng, eager to hear his answer.
"Haha, of course I'm in charge!"
Yu Tianheng laughed boastfully.
"At home, my word is law. When I ask her to serve me tea, she has to obediently… Ouch! That hurts!"
"Yu Tianheng, you've got some nerve!"
A jade-like hand suddenly reached out from behind and grabbed Yu Tianheng by the ear.
Startled, he turned to see a furious, purple-haired girl behind him. His expression quickly changed.
"Yanzi, I'm sorry! I was wrong. When we get home, I'll kneel on the washboard."
Yu Tianheng smiled apologetically, immediately surrendering.
"Kneel until morning!" Dugu Yan crossed her arms, glaring at him.
"Okay…" Yu Tian-heng replied sheepishly.
"Hahaha!"
The surrounding soldiers burst into laughter. Yu Tianheng had been bragging about being in charge just moments ago, but as soon as Dugu Yan appeared, he gave in. The sight amused everyone.
Under their laughter, Yu Tianheng hung his head and was pulled away by Dugu Yan.
Meanwhile, in another secluded room, a similar scene between a man and a woman was unfolding
.... …
Fang Xuan and Qian Renxue sat quietly in a luxuriously decorated but incomparably quiet room. Neither of them spoke, and the room fell into silence.
Fang Xuan was a little depressed. He was annoyed by the stupid thing he did during the day.
In terms of position, Qian Renxue belonged to Spirit Hall and was his enemy. This was something that couldn't be changed no matter what. But Ning Fengzhi and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect were on the same side as him. They were his solid allies.
Therefore, no matter how one looked at it, offending Ning Fengzhi for the sake of Qian Renxue was an extremely unwise choice.
Under normal circumstances, only people who fell in love would have an obvious decrease in intelligence.
Thinking of this, Fang Xuan couldn't help but glance suspiciously at Qian Renxue. A strange thought appeared in his mind. Could it be that I…
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
It's all because she's my maidservant now. That's why I saved her from Ning Fengzhi's hands. If my maidservant dies in someone else's hands, how embarrassing would that be? Where would I put my face as the Emperor?!
That's right, it's all because she's my maid!
Other than that, there's no other reason!
Fang Xuan's face was resolute. He desperately denied the abnormal thought in his mind!
"Nah ~"
At this time, Qian Renxue stared blankly at Fang Xuan. Her beautiful side profile bloomed with an incomparably seductive light under the candlelight. She was as beautiful as a fairy descending to the mortal world.
She bit her red lips and suddenly asked, "If I died today, would you take revenge on Ning Fengzhi for me? For a spy from the Spirit Hall, would you choose to break off relations with your great ally, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect? "
Fang Xuan was startled. For a moment, he couldn't answer this question. He was stunned for a moment. He wanted to say no directly, but the girl suddenly walked in front of him. Her proud and beautiful phoenix eyes stared at him as if she could see through his thoughts now. He couldn't lie.
Their eyes met, and a nameless flame quietly ignited in the room.
"I will …"
Under the gaze of the goddess, Fang Xuan finally couldn't help but blurt out.
Hearing this answer, a gentleness appeared on Qian Renxue's beautiful face. Her almond-shaped eyes, which had always been as cold as ice, gradually became gentle.
She pounced forward and hooked her jade-like arms around Fang Xuan's neck. Her tender red lips took the initiative to kiss Fang Xuan's lips.
Fang Xuan was slightly stunned. Tasting the fragrance in his mouth, his clear eyes gradually surged with flames. He turned around and pressed Qian Renxue, who was on top of him, down. Then, with a wave of his hand, he rudely tore the girl's maid outfit apart. Suddenly, a flawless body was exposed to the air. Her ivory jade-like skin shone beautifully, making one's blood boil.
"You asked for this!"
Fang Xuan looked at the beautiful girl beneath him. His eyes were gradually covered with blood. He growled and fiercely kissed those tender red lips, wildly moving in and out …
"Ah! Be gentler; it's my … first time. "
The room fell into a charming and gentle atmosphere. Occasionally, the girl's weak moans could be heard. Her trembling voice revealed some nervousness.
The spring scene was infinitely beautiful.