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Fourteen years ago, the Emperor of the Grand Xia, TianShou.

At the "Summer Season" ceremony, Su Jin was ordered by the emperor to enter the imperial city to report on her duties. Qiushan City was handed over to the eldest son, Su Shun Qing, to oversee the country.

Su Jin thought that even if the relationship between her two sons wasn't good, it wouldn't cause chaos. Although the eldest son, Su Shun Qing, didn't please him, he still knew how kind and filial the eldest son was.

When the horse scout came to report, Qiushan City sent out 100,000 Steel Cavalry to attack. It shook Su Jin so much that she couldn't believe it.

Half a month later, relying on Su Xiyue's ability, they had followed the four thousand men in iron armor and fought their way to Qiu Shan City. However, when he looked at the human head hanging on the wall, Su Jin's last hope was shattered and he almost fainted.

His beloved Madam Yan, the grand Northern Marquis Concubine, had actually died in such a miserable manner.

He then took a look at the commander-in-chief of the city wall, who was fully clad in golden armor and a robe of armor. He saw that it was his second son, Su Shun Qian, whom he had placed great hopes on.

Half of the civil and military officials in the imperial court were subservient to the emperor, while a few members of the Su Clan turned their backs on him on the scene.

This battle lasted for two whole years, and the lives of the entire Qiushan City were in ruins. However, Su Jin was still unable to kill her son in the end. She imprisoned him in the Hidden Dragon Institute at the Dragon Slaying Mountain Pass, leaving him with a lifetime.

However, the West Branch Lord of the Hidden Dragon Institute, Yu Chang, was privately extremely pleased with this second son of Su Hou, and even more so, listened to Su Shun Qian's words.

Tonight, in the West Pavilion, there would be great music and a long night of drinking.

The pale faced second son of Su Hou was limply sitting on the fragrant throne. He looked at the rows of female servants standing side by side below and frowned slightly.

He touched his pale lips and a hint of viciousness appeared in his eyes. With a slightly hoarse voice, he said angrily to Yu Chang'en, who was smiling coquettishly, "You dare to serve me with such beauty? Yu Chang'en, I am the second son of Marquis Zhenbei. A hundred years from now, Qiushan City will still be mine!"

Yu Chang'en hastily smiled apologetically, "Crown Prince is right. You are the most beloved son of Su Hou, but you are already the best looking one in the West Pavilion of the Hidden Dragon Institute!"

Yu Chang'en smiled, but in her heart, she thought maliciously: If it wasn't for the Marquis of Zhenbei's remaining sons causing the marquis' successor to be indecisive, do you think you'd still have a chance to leave the Hidden Dragon Institute alive?

"The west pavilion of the Hidden Dragon Institute is gone, but the east pavilion is gone?" Su Shun Qian said in a bored manner, "Go to the East Pavilion and find a few maids with superior talent and talent!"

Yu Chang'en's expression changed, and his legs went weak. He almost fell to his knees. The East Pavilion was not a peaceful place. Su Hou had given his all. Other than those that were needed for daily life, if anyone dared to take even half a step into the East Pavilion, they would be able to slaughter the nine clansmen!

Thinking about it, he frowned and said, "My ancestor, don't you know where the East Pavilion is? "That is the territory of King Yanluo. Whoever steps half a step into that place will be killed on the spot by the Qiushan iron armor over there!"

"Eh?" A cold light flashed through Su Shun Qian's eyes as he kicked the maid, who was massaging his leg, onto the ground. He took a few steps forward and grabbed Yu Chang'en's robe, and suddenly sneered, "Sir Yu, you should know that my mother is Chen Shufei. Even if I can't inherit Zhenbei, the future Zhenbei will definitely come from one of my two younger brothers!"

"This …" However, he was worried about these things. If one day any of Chen Shufei's two sons became Zhenbei Marquis, Su Shun would definitely return to Qiushan. But at that time, Su Shun Qian, who bore grudges, would surely gain power, and it would also be the time of his death.

Yu Chang'en sighed inwardly. Who called him a gentle and virtuous eldest son who was also a scholar? It was because the Northern Marquis hated those scholars.

"Your Highness, please wait for a moment. Your servant will pick someone for you right now." Yu Chang'en hastily turned around and headed out of the West Pavilion, but her mind was occupied with how to get into the East Pavilion.

The West Pavilion's East Pavilion was like mud in just a single word of difference.

The West Pavilion was a very normal manor in the Dragon Slaying Mountain. The guards were all guards of the Dragon Slaying Mountain. Apart from being unable to leave the Dragon Slaying Mountain, everything else was present.

However, the East Pavilion that was only a few miles away could not be called a pavilion anymore.

Yu Chang'en walked around the pond in the courtyard, passing through two layers of gates made of fine iron, before reaching the forbidden area on foot.

As he turned around, he saw a narrow road with a width of no more than three carriages in front of him. The massive, heavy wall was like a mountain that connected the sky to the earth as it stood on both sides, placing the narrow road in the middle. Yu Chang'en, who was walking on the narrow path, raised his head and couldn't even see the sky. He could only follow the huge wall that was thousands of feet tall and barely saw a crack, as if he had cut the sky open.

The armored warriors on top of the city walls split into four squads, patrolling back and forth. The general looked down at Yu Chang'en, who was hurrying forward on the stone path below, as big as an ant crawling in the crack, and a trace of contemplation appeared in his eyes.

Yu Chang'en was anxious. He hurried along the narrow path, reaching the end of the huge vault door. He looked at the black vault door. He was as small as a pile of rubble. He could not help but feel anxious.

The gates were locked with a precise mechanism, and the armored warriors on both sides of the garrison were as motionless as stone carvings.

Yu Chang'en smiled apologetically and bowed deeply as he said, "I am the supervisor of the West Pavilion of Dragon Slaying Pass. I have something important to report to Lady Su."

The Madam Su he spoke of was naturally not the marquis' concubine, but the one in charge of the internal affairs of all the maids in the East Pavilion, Manager Su.

After hearing this, the armored warrior finally responded. He raised the arc knife at his waist and used the handle to knock heavily on the huge door. Moments later, the sound of a mechanism turning could be heard on the door. The huge gate that seemed to seal off the world finally cracked open slowly.

The same armored warriors appeared at the other side of the door in a flash. The armored warriors from the outer sect quickly went up and whispered to each other. The warrior who was blocking the gap on the inside looked at Yu Chang'en.

Yu Chang'en revealed an unnatural smile, even a bit stiff. He looked into the impassive eyes of the armored warrior and thought he was looking at a dead man. And the dead man was himself.

"I'll give you half an incense stick of time. If you can't get out, then you don't need to come out!" The armored warrior looked at Yu Chang'en coldly and opened up a gap.

Yu Chang En's forehead was drenched in cold sweat. He quickly bowed and walked in. He understood the meaning behind the Iron Armor warrior's words. If the incense was not released, he would execute it on the spot, in accordance with military law.

Thinking of this, Yu Chang'en hastily ran towards the manager's residence at the side of the East Pavilion.

Even though this place seemed huge, many palaces were empty. Compared to the bustling Western Pavilion, this place seemed like a real prison.

In less than the time it takes to make a cup of tea, Yu Chang'en walked out of the Eastern Pavilion. Manager Su followed closely behind with a frown on his face as he unhappily said, "That trash of a prince had caused a huge disaster back then. Do you think he will have the chance to return to Qiushan City?"

Yu Chang'en sighed, "I don't know, but he won't be able to go back. There are still two young masters under Chen Shufei's command. Since the Marquis isn't very proud of him now, the heir to Northern Marquis is most likely to be the third young master under Chen Shufei's command." "Today, we received news from Qiushan. General Su has openly supported Third Young Master Su Shun and Yin Duo to ascend the throne. I believe that this unfilial son of his will go out sooner or later!"

Chief Yu followed Manager Su into the Eastern Pavilion's main hall. Dozens of maids were resting inside. When they saw that Manager Su had arrived, they hastily stood to the side respectfully.

Manager Su looked at the servant girl in the hall and told the Fish Chief to pick one himself. Then, he turned around and left.

Chief Yu took a look at the time and said, "I am the head of the West Pavilion. You should all know about the West Pavilion, right? Compared to this place, it was like hell and the human world. Not only is it the same as life outside, but you can also earn some gold baht to supplement your family. You can even buy rouge and cosmetic powder at the market, and at your age, you can still hope to go out and find a husband to marry. If you all follow me, it'll be equivalent to going to the palace. "

A'Yu'er nervously stood in the middle of the crowd, looking at the pale faced man who was constantly picking, his hands nervously clenching together. Suddenly, Yu Chang'en seemed to have found a treasure. He pointed at Ah Yu'er who was hiding in the crowd with a trembling finger and a smile on his face, "You, that's you! Follow me to the West Pavilion!"

Ah Yu'er's face turned pale, and she hurriedly shook her head. Yu Chang'en's expression changed and he snorted coldly, "You don't know what's good for you. You think you're still a princess here? However, she is a servant who is even inferior to a servant. How can she have the opportunity to choose!? "