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n“As long as I don’t eat any nourishing spiritual items, my Phoenix sacred body won’t break through again. With the Saint heart vitality nurturing jade pendant you gave me, it’ll be enough to last until you come back.” The eldest Princess smiled sweetly.

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nHer beautiful eyelashes were moving.

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nXiao ran took out the clear heart Sutra and passed it to her.

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n“Take this and read it once a day. It can calm your mind and suppress your side effects. With its help, you should be able to hold on until I return.”

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n“Definitely!” The Princess Royal’s eyes were firm.

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nHe lifted his left leg. It was straight, slender, and as perfect as Jade. It was even and well-proportioned, like a piece of art, with a flowing luster.

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n“Raise your right leg.”

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nXiao ran did as he was told and lifted his right leg.

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nPointing to the red Spirit on her left ankle, the eldest Princess said gently,”in the days that I’m not around, if you miss me, you can look at the red Spirit. When the bell rings, it means that we miss each other.”

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nHe was looking at her, and she was looking at him.

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nTheir eyes met.

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nThe eldest Princess blinked and stuck out her tongue mischievously,”what?”

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nShe had no idea how lethal her appearance and bright red lips were.

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nHe reached out his right hand, lifted her chin, and kissed her directly.

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nThe eldest Princess shyly closed her eyes.

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nAfter a long time.

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nXiao ran whispered in her ear. The eldest Princess rolled her eyes at him and sat up from the soft couch. She bent down and pursed her lips tightly …

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nIn the prison cell at the side.

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nThe 12th sword also closed the cell door and pulled up the curtain.

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nThe purgatory Dark Fire and the foul Yin Qi were also isolated outside by him.

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nShe held Princess Qing ning’s hand and sat on the soft couch.

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nHe was very nervous. His body was so tight that he didn’t even dare to breathe.

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n“Good-for-nothing!” Princess Qing ning broke the silence.

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nThe 12th sword did not know how to receive it.

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n“Sister Jing said that brother Xiao was a piece of wood. Compared to brother Xiao, calling you a piece of wood is an honor. You should be called a blockhead!”

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n“A pillbox?”

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n“It’s hard and cold!”

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nThe 12th sword was speechless.

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nAfter taking off her shoes, Princess Qing ning mischievously pointed to the basin at the side.”Help me wash my feet.”

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n“I, I …”

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n“Hurry!”

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nThe 12th sword’s movements were stiff. It was only a few short steps, but it felt as long as the Galaxy. He felt happy but also embarrassed.

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nOne word could be used to describe “boring.”

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nHe placed the basin on the ground and reached out his right hand, wanting to take her foot. He reached out a few times but didn’t dare to touch it.

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nHe was so anxious that he was sweating.

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n“Can’t you be a little more promising?” Princess Qing ning took the initiative to put her foot into his hand.

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nSword 12 subconsciously wanted to withdraw his hand, but her voice sounded again,”hurry up!”

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nSince he had already held her hand, he steeled his heart and placed her feet into the basin, washing them seriously.

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n“Stupid and cowardly pig!” Princess Qing ning was very happy.

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nHe launched a sneak attack without any warning. He held the 12th sword’s face and took the initiative to kiss him.

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nThen, she wrapped her arms around his head and pulled him up with force. He pressed her down and fell on the soft couch.

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nEven a pig would know what to do.

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nAt the East Gate of the capital.

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nThe heavy rain was pouring down, and it was very urgent. On the city walls, the soldiers on guard duty were wearing raincoats. Their majestic eyes patrolled in the darkness, as if they were trying to find the hidden danger.

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nSuddenly.

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nThe rapid sound of horse hooves was heard, and a black shadow grew from small to large. It galloped in the storm at an extremely fast speed and rushed over. Before the person arrived, a voice that was exhausted came first,”it’s urgent!” Urgent report from the barren County! Quickly open the city gates!”

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nBang! Bang!

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nWhen he reached the city gate, the warhorse he was riding could no longer bear the fatigue brought by the long-distance run. Its limbs went soft and it fell to the ground.

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nThis soldier was also a good fighter. In the face of this sudden situation, he pressed his hand on the horse’s back and kicked his feet. With the help of this force, he somersaulted a few times in the air and landed on the ground.

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nHowever, he was not any better. The continuous attacks had consumed too much of his physical strength, and he fainted the moment he landed on the ground.

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nVery quickly.

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nThe news was sent to the guard and he asked someone to put down the hanging basket to check.

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nHe had clearly stated that he was from a Barren County in the border.

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nHe shouted at the guard general,”Your Excellency, it’s true!”

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n“Open the side door and bring him in.” The general ordered.

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n15 minutes later.

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nThe Imperial Palace.

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nWen Yuan stage.

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nThe first Prince sat on the main seat, followed by the Three Ducal Ministers, the six ministers, and the Imperial Censorate.

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nJust a moment ago, the soldiers from the barren County had delivered the highest-level letter,” 100000 as urgent.”

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nThis matter was related to the fate of great Xia, so no one dared to neglect it.

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nIn the end, the news reached the Three Ducal Ministers, so the Grand Tutor ordered the first Prince to come and informed Gu Chongyang, Fu Xianhe, and the others, which led to this scene.

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nHe passed the letter over and read through it one by one.

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nFinally, his gaze fell on the first Prince.

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n“What do you think, Your Highness?” The Grand Tutor spoke, his voice a little hoarse.

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nHe had white hair and looked like an old man who was about to die, but he was like a sharp sword as he sat there.

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nThe Grand Preceptor and Grand protector were around his age, and they were from the same generation.

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nThe three of them were the stabilizing force of great Xia.

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nWith them around, the Imperial court would not fall into chaos.

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nThe first Prince was excited. He didn’t expect that he would be able to exercise the power of the governor after just being in charge of the country. Furthermore, the war at the border was so powerful. It was equivalent to the Zhou state giving him a godly help.

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nHis face was solemn, cold, and murderous. He didn’t show anything.

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n“The Zhou nation has gathered 300000 troops and arrived at Qing ‘an city. They can launch a war to attack the barren County at any time.”

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nHe looked at Gu Chongyang.

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n“Lord Gu, how many soldiers and horses have been gathered in the barren County?”

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