Chapter 1435: Beauty Undercover General Plays 26

Who did you say came?

Your Majesty… I couldn't be mistaken, it's exactly the ruler of Xiwu, and he's even wearing what symbolizes their… the supreme Heavenly Eye Pearl.

The emperor had only heard that someone had intruded into the palace, and couldn't help but think of what Jin Chen had just said—that his backing hadn't arrived yet.

Who knew this backing would be so strong!

Even though Xiwu's national strength is inferior to Crimson Void's, it's still a major power after all! The ruler's personal visit should, by rights, be met with grand congratulations from the Ministry of Rites.

Lately I've heard that Xiwu has changed rulers, and I don't even know if this new ruler is Jin Chen's lover.

No matter how tumultuous the emperor's inner feelings, Muyue still stormed in with a fierce aura, her face clearly saying 'Don't mess with me.'

"Crimson Void Emperor, why did you have my older brother thrown into prison? He's clearly your meritorious subject!"

Emperor: "..."

"He… he killed my brother."

The emperor, head aching, quickly waved his hand to have someone bring a seat.

"Monarch, this is our internal affair; I'm afraid you can't interfere."

Muyue had no mind to sit; she bluntly said, "Chi Hanhua was killed by me—hurry up and return Jin Chen!"

"……You killed him?!"

The emperor immediately sat up straight, "What on earth is the monarch doing killing my brother for no reason?"

"He harbored ill intentions toward me." Muyue nodded firmly.

The emperor, who knew his brother's habits well: "..."

Is Chi Hanhua crazy?

Who cares who you flirt with—just don't flirt with Xiwu's monarch!

I don't want to live anymore!

... Ah, already dead.

"Monarch, wait a moment; let me go say a few words to Jin Chen. Rest assured, he hasn't been thrown into prison—he's just being held in the rear hall."

Having said that, the emperor slipped away, rushing straight to the rear hall, angrily dismissing the attendants.

"Well, I was wondering why you weren't afraid—turns out this backing is so strong, you just have to hand over half the Tiger Talisman; why is that so hard?!"

As soon as the emperor entered, he launched into a tirade, his tone familiar, more like he was speaking to a close friend.

Jin Chen leaned back lazily, popping another grape, and said, "Who made you not let me go?"

"I've said it—hand over half the Tiger Talisman, and everything will be fine."

The emperor sat down beside him, so angry he drank a cup of cold tea.

Jin Chen sat up slightly and sneered, "Your Majesty, you listen to others' slander, thinking I overshadow the throne and will one day betray the ruler."

"If you hand over this Tiger Talisman, who knows which smooth‑talking court official the emperor will give it to next."

The emperor's gaze drifted; he was actually feeling guilty and uneasy, having been friends with Jin Chen for many years.

When he first ascended the throne, it was Jin Chen who overcame all objections, supporting the new emperor under the title of Tiger Talisman General—even Old General Jin couldn't oppose this son.

The emperor, awkwardly, said: "How would I know whether you harbor ambitions to be emperor?"

Jin Chen: "..."

Then you're really overestimating me.

Who's got nothing better to do than want to be emperor?

Jin Chen snapped, "I only like the monarch of Xiwu; I will definitely not produce an heir—Your Majesty, can you rest easy?"

"Hiss…"

The emperor suddenly clapped his hands, "Exactly! Without an heir, what's the point of being emperor?"

"Can't enter… can't enter, monarch." The eunuch outside the hall hurriedly tried to block people, but how could he stop Muyue?

Inside the hall, Jin Chen brushed pastry crumbs from his robes and continued, "If Your Majesty no longer brings up the Tiger Talisman, I have one more matter to report."

"Speak."

"Xiwu intends to become a friendly vassal of Crimson Void, gradually reforming its institutions while keeping central authority unchanged."

Jin Chen gazed calmly at the emperor's face, his astonishment growing: "Your Majesty, your realm can expand, but my and Muyue's demand is that you treat Xiwu's people well and never lightly alter the monarch's centralized rule."

"Really?!"

The emperor was genuinely astonished—what's the difference between this and a pie falling from the sky?

Muyue, who had rushed in hastily, heard this, quickly nodded, then ran to Jin Chen, insisting on pulling him up to check him from head to toe for injuries before she could relax.

"All right, I'm fine."

Jin Chen pulled him into his embrace, patting his head, "Little Yue was startled."

Only then did Muyue relax, throwing herself into his arms and holding tight, "Thank goodness you're unharmed—I was terrified."

The emperor, still digesting, waddled over and asked, "Xiwu's monarch, are you really going to be merged into my Crimson Void realm?"

Muyue rose from Jin Chen's embrace, crossed her arms and gave a cold snort, "I used to think that way, but now… let me think."

"You kidnapped my older brother—I don't think you're trustworthy."

Emperor: "..."

I regret not acting earlier.

Who made you not come together with him!

Otherwise I wouldn't have been so impulsive.

"As for the Tiger Talisman matter and Chi Hanhua's death, I won't hold it against you."

The emperor hurriedly said, "Prepare a welcome banquet in a few days, and please do attend, monarch."

"What a Right Premier, just stirring up trouble between him and his friend!"

Leaving the imperial palace, Muyue was still frightened, clinging to Jin Chen's arm and not letting go, not avoiding anyone at all.

Just as they were about to board the carriage, Muyue's sharp ears caught a few people in official clothing not far away talking about his older brother.

Muyue immediately grabbed Jin Chen's hand, her ears twitching, her face growing colder the more she listened.

"Older brother, they're scolding you."

Jin Chen lazily hummed, embraced Muyue, resting his chin on her shoulder, "Just get used to it."

After all, the strong are always lonely.

But hearing this, Muyue felt heartbroken.

He used to comfort himself this way when he was abused, and he didn't want his older brother to also be like that.

But when she wanted to rush over to teach them a lesson, Muyue saw that those people had familiar faces—they were regulars at the Jade Water Pavilion, and one official's older brother had been investigated by him and then killed outright.

Muyue pressed her lips, turned and flung herself into Jin Chen's embrace, "Older brother... I truly regret it."

If I had known the undercover mission would bring so much trouble nowadays, making everyone think he's unworthy of his older brother, I should have worn a human skin mask.

Jin Chen stroked Muyue's earlobe, lightly kissed her lips, "Don't overthink it, I just need to know."

But after riding in the carriage for a long time, Muyue still wasn't happy; seeing Jin Chen wearing the iron mask, she suddenly suggested, "How about I also get a mask to wear?"

"That way, no one will recognize me."

"No." Jin Chen immediately denied.

"If my wife wears a mask all day, how can I pinch her cheeks?"

Jin Chen took off the iron mask, pressed Muyue against the carriage and kissed her, the delicate, endless kiss like continuous autumn rain moistening and soothing.

Muyue became dazed from the kiss, immediately forgetting the pile of worries after returning to the capital, softly leaning in his embrace.

"I'll settle this." Jin Chen then kissed her eyelids, "Don't worry."

Muyue raised a hand to gently trace the scar on Jin Chen's face, nodded, "I'll listen to whatever you say, older brother."

The person who treats him best in the whole world is Jin Chen.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 80!】

The carriage gradually approached the General's Residence, but Muyue grew uneasy, fearing Jin Chen would find out there was still some principal wife, and also fearing Jin Chen would learn she had been impolite to his relatives.

"Older brother..."

Muyue tugged at Jin Chen's hand, softly coquettish, "I don't want to go; I want to live with my mother, okay?"