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Before dawn, Yi Huawei woke up from his sleep. His eyes slowly opened in the darkness, his consciousness instantly cleared, and he called out softly, "Someone come!"

Although the voice was soft, it revealed an unquestionable majesty.

A moment later, a maid hurried in from the outer room. She was graceful and light-footed. After entering, she bowed respectfully: "Sir."

This maidservant had served Yu Shu for many years and was personally arranged by Yi Huawei to be by her side. She was well aware of the subtle relationship between Yi Huawei and Yu Shu. Once, a young eunuch tried to threaten Yi Huawei with this matter, but he was sentenced to death by slicing the next day. This made her dare not overstep the line.

In the palace, eunuchs and maids had an extremely low status, like livestock. Although their status was slightly different from that of slaves, they were nothing more than human tools at the mercy of others, and their life and death depended entirely on the master's whim.

Yi Huawei sat up and ordered:
"Light the lamps and change your clothes."

Yi Huawei had a calm face, without any overbearing arrogance. Although he had been in a high position for many years, he did not look down on these servants. As long as they did not touch his bottom line, he was always kind to everyone, especially the eunuchs. Because when the palace maids reached the age, they would be allowed to marry, and the palace would give them a dowry. But the eunuchs... basically had to die of old age in the palace.

Soon, two more maids came in with lanterns in hand, and the dim light flickered and illuminated the entire room.

Yi Huawei was half lying on the bed, his eyes falling on Yu Shu who was still sleeping soundly. Yu Shu was curled up on her side, her hair was scattered on the pillow like ink, her eyebrows were slightly frowned, as if she had endless worries even in her dreams. Her skin looked even whiter under the dim light, her breathing was even and gentle, and her quiet sleeping face was like a painting.

Yi Huawei's eyes narrowed slightly. This sleeping posture might be a way for her to seek inner security. Her brows were still furrowed in her dream, revealing her inner uneasiness and anxiety, which was completely different from her calm appearance when she was awake.

After watching quietly for a while, Yi Huawei gently stood up, moving carefully, for fear of disturbing her sweet dream. He picked up the quilt beside him, gently covered Yu Shu with it, and tucked in the corners.

"Your Excellency is so considerate to the Empress." The maid couldn't help but admire softly. She looked up at Yi Huawei with a hint of expectation and shyness in her eyes.

Her name is Qingwan, and she has always wanted to get Yi Huawei's attention. She is beautiful and graceful, and she dressed up carefully today, hoping to leave a good impression in front of Yi Huawei.

Yi Huawei just said "Oh" lightly and ignored her. He would not lose his sense of proportion because of a woman's attentiveness.

At this time, two other maids came over, and the three of them helped Yi Huawei change his clothes. Yi Huawei stood straight and let them dress him. He put on the long gown, the long gown, the middle gown, and the outer gown one by one, and every step was very particular. If he did it himself, he would definitely not dress properly.

After getting dressed, Yi Huawei lowered his head slightly, his eyes fell on Yu Shu who was still sleeping, then turned and walked out.

As he walked, he secretly calculated that he would be able to reach Tuan County in the afternoon. According to the intelligence, Yi Xiaochuan was also on his way to Tuan County, so he had to order the Black Dragon Guards to go and make some arrangements.

Yi Huawei didn't know why Yi Xiaochuan suddenly appeared in Daqin, but he had a general understanding of his current situation.

Yi Xiaochuan is indeed a man with the aura of a protagonist. Even though he is disabled, he still marries the princess of Ailao. I don't know if Yu Shu will be sad to know this news.

Haha~, Yi Huawei wanted to laugh. Princess Ailao really loved Yi Xiaochuan and would rather be a widow than marry him.

However, it is also true that Yi Xiaochuan's appearance is still quite good, and his ability to attract women is unmatched.

He was also quite capable, after all, he had received nine years of compulsory education. During the ten years in Ailao State, Yi Xiaochuan demonstrated his talents and held the power of the government in his hands. In terms of literature, he was assisted by Xiang Liang and Liu Bang, both of whom were outstanding in wisdom and strategy; in terms of military affairs, he had a peerless hero like Xiang Yu, who was invincible. With their concerted efforts, Ailao State was governed in an orderly manner and presented a prosperous scene. In addition, in recent years, the weather has been good and the people have lived and worked in peace and contentment. Yi Xiaochuan's reputation in Ailao State has been increasing day by day, and he has become a core figure in Ailao State.

In the past two years, Yi Xiaochuan has been actively reorganizing the military, vigorously expanding the army, and training soldiers day and night. His purpose is obvious: he has something to plot against the Qin Dynasty.

Yi Xiaochuan was not a reckless person. He knew well that the Qin Tiger Guards were extremely powerful. They were an elite force forged in countless wars. Therefore, he could temporarily restrain his inner impulse and did not launch an attack rashly.

But Yi Huawei was also secretly wondering how long Yi Xiaochuan's restraint could last. Once Yi Xiaochuan felt the time was right, he would definitely use all the strength of the Ailao Kingdom to challenge Daqin.

Yi Huawei's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile.

Thinking back to the beginning, the reason why the Qin army did not use troops against Nanyue and Ailao was actually because of many concerns. Nanyue and Ailao had a hot and humid climate, and there were many poisonous insects and miasma. If the Qin army soldiers rashly went there, they would inevitably suffer a large number of non-combat casualties due to the difficulty in adapting. Even if they could successfully capture the two places in the end, the losses would be extremely heavy, which was really not worth the loss.

However, the situation has changed dramatically in the past ten years. Under the careful governance of the Qin Dynasty, the population of Nanhai County, Guilin County, Xiang County and other places has grown rapidly like mushrooms after rain, and has increased several times. Relying on the strong population base, the Viper Corps has been able to continuously expand its forces and now has 500,000 people.

Not only that, in the past few years, Daqin has also made major breakthroughs in military equipment, producing a large number of powerful artillery. These artillery, both in terms of range and lethality, far exceed any previous weapons.

Yi Huawei knew clearly that with the existing troops and artillery, if he launched a war against South Vietnam and Ailao, he would have a great chance of winning. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it would be enough to flatten these two places.

But war is not just a contest of force, it also involves many factors, such as post-war governance, appeasement of the people, etc. Yi Huawei was thinking about how to deal with the possible threats from Yi Xiaochuan while getting the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.

...............

In the afternoon, the sun shines on the road, creating a golden color.

After a long journey, the convoy finally arrived at Tuan County, dusty and exhausted. The dust raised by the wheels filled the air, and the horses breathed heavily and neighed.

The outline of Tuan County came into view.

Yi Huawei looked around, then asked the Black Hawk Guard to go and inform the Tuan County Lieutenant and set up camp there, and he turned and walked towards the carriage behind. In the carriage, Yu Shu's eyes were full of anxiety, and her fingers unconsciously tugged at the corners of her clothes, trembling slightly. Yi Huawei gently lifted the curtain and whispered, "Since you don't want to mobilize a large army, then in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, we need to disguise ourselves before entering the city."

"it is good!"

Yu Shu nodded immediately after hearing this, and quickly tidied up her makeup and clothes, took off her gorgeous hair accessories, put on a simple cloth towel to wrap her head, and put on a coarse cloth dress of ordinary people. Yi Huawei also changed into a low-key casual outfit, tied up his hair, and fixed it with a simple wooden hairpin.

After the two were ready, they headed towards the city gate. The Black Dragon Guards were scattered among the crowd, quietly paying attention to the movements around them, secretly protecting the safety of the two.

Yi Huawei walked steadily, Yu Shu followed closely beside him, her eyes revealing a hint of excitement that was hard to conceal. Her steps were a little brisk, and her gaze kept switching between the city gate in front of her and the surrounding scenery, with mixed feelings in her heart.

At the city gate, people were coming and going, and it was very lively. The guards stood straight with weapons in hand, carefully checking the pedestrians and vehicles entering and leaving. Yi Huawei and Yu Shu mixed into the crowd and slowly approached the city gate. Yu Shu's heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, and her mind kept surfacing every bit of her time in Tuan. Those familiar streets, buildings, and people's smiling faces seemed to be right in front of her.

As she walked through the city gate, Yu Shu couldn't help but pause slightly, looking up at the plaque above the city gate. A complex emotion flashed in her eyes, including attachment, emotion, and a hint of indescribable sadness.

Yi Huawei noticed that something was wrong with her, gently pulled her sleeve and whispered, "Let's go." Yu Shu then came to her senses and followed Yi Huawei into the city.

Tu'an County, formerly the Tu'an Kingdom, carries Yu Shu's childhood memories and endless sorrow.

Walking on the streets of the county, Yu Shu found that everything in front of her was very different from what she remembered. In her memory, although Tuan was a country, it was just a quiet and simple place, with narrow and simple streets, and most of the houses were made of mud and stones. The people lived a simple and poor life. The market at that time was very small, and most of the items sold were farmers' own food, rough handicrafts and simple daily necessities.

Now, more than ten years have passed, and Tuan County has undergone tremendous changes.

The streets became wide and smooth, with bluestone pavement extending underfoot, clean and tidy. There were many shops on both sides of the road, including wine shops, teahouses, cloth shops, and blacksmith shops. The wine shops were filled with the rich aroma of wine, accompanied by the laughter of diners; the teahouses were full of guests drinking tea and chatting, and the aroma of tea was rising in the air. The windows of the cloth shops displayed all kinds of exquisite silks and cottons, with bright colors and novel styles, attracting the attention of passers-by. The blacksmith shop was filled with the sound of clanging iron, sparks flying, and the blacksmiths were waving hammers to forge fine farm tools.

Yu Shu walked slowly, her eyes revealing surprise and emotion. She saw the children on the street wearing brand new clothes, holding all kinds of novel gadgets in their hands, and their faces were filled with happy smiles. Once upon a time, such scenes were extremely rare in Tuan. At that time, most children could only wear tattered clothes and play in the mud. The toys were just homemade wooden horses or straw animals.

The two walked slowly along the street. Yu Shu stopped from time to time and looked around carefully. She saw an old shop on the street, and the gates of memory opened instantly, as if she saw herself playing here when she was a child. Yi Huawei accompanied her silently. He could feel Yu Shu's excitement and emotion, and just quietly gave her support and company, allowing her to release her emotions to her heart's content on the land of her hometown.

Yu Shu stopped and a hint of nostalgia flashed in her eyes.

"This was my favorite pastry when I was a child." Yu Shu said softly, with a slight tremor in her voice.

Yi Huawei nodded slightly, walked forward, bought a few cakes and handed them to Yu Shu. Yu Shu took the cakes and took a bite. The familiar taste spread in her mouth, and tears suddenly welled up in her eyes:

“It tastes the same as before.”

Of course it is the same. Nowadays, there is no such thing as high technology or hard work in food. It uses the same ingredients and the same cooking methods. How can the taste be different?

Yi Huawei smiled and gently rubbed Yu Shu's shoulders: "Let's go, let's go and take a look!"

Yu Shu nodded gently, and her eyes became softer as she looked at Yi Huawei.

The two of them passed through an ancient Confucian gate, and the view in front of them became extremely wide, and a vast square suddenly appeared before them.

Yu Shu subconsciously stopped, shocked by the scene before her. The silver-grey granite floor reflected a dazzling light under the bright sunshine. The square was large, covering an area of ​​about hundreds of thousands of square meters. Looking around, it was all silver-grey stone laid neatly and tightly, which looked neat and majestic.

Around the square, there stands an exquisite stone lamp at regular intervals, with quaint patterns carved on the lamp base. The flame on top of the stone lamp dances gently in the breeze, adding a bit of agility and mystery to the square.

Yu Shu was a little out of control, her eyes slowly sweeping across every corner of the square inch by inch, as if trying to find the shadow of her hometown deep in her memory from these changes. Her focused expression seemed to want to piece together everything in front of her with her past memories perfectly.

Yi Huawei stood quietly by the side, his hands behind his back, his body as straight as a pine tree. His eyes were calm and deep, silently observing the various figures in the square.

The square was bustling with people, some were strolling leisurely, some were stopping to chat animatedly, children were laughing and playing in the crowd, their clear laughter echoed in the air, and the whole square was peaceful, lively and vibrant.

At the edge of the square, there are some small vendors' stalls scattered in an orderly manner, with a wide variety of special small items and delicious food exuding tempting aroma. The aroma slowly drifted away with the breeze, attracting many passers-by to stop. Behind the stalls are shops with their doors wide open, goods in the shops are neatly arranged, and the shopkeepers stand at the door, warmly greeting passers-by.

At this moment, Yu Shu's eyes were firmly attracted by a tall and majestic sculpture in the middle of the square. It was a white marble sculpture that was two meters high.

"This is... me?!"

Yu Shu walked closer step by step, with an expression of disbelief gradually appearing on her face. When she finally saw the carving clearly, she couldn't help but cover her mouth slightly, and her eyes were instantly filled with tears of surprise and emotion.

The sculpture was exactly her image, with every line flowing and natural, and every detail carved exquisitely, as if her charm was perfectly reproduced on this cold white marble. Yu Shu's body trembled slightly, and she stood quietly in front of the sculpture, staring at it for a long time.

(End of this chapter)