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Helian Manqiu smiled bitterly and also laid down. She cast a sidelong glance at Gan Danxuan.

"My body is covered in sweat. I'm going to clean myself and change my clothes."

Even with his eyes still closed, Helian Manqiu sat up and wiped off the cold sweat on her body. "I called Mo Bai's name, didn't I?"

"Don't you know?"

His tone was calm and indifferent without the slightest fluctuation, making it impossible for Helian Manqiu to understand his feelings of admiration.

"Seems to be so. I just had a nightmare, I can't remember clearly."

She did not pay too much attention to Mo Bai's name. In this era, the name Mo Bai should be a meaningless symbol in the Great Hengkong Empire. Even if she were to say it, she was not worried about any suspicion.

Only, she was unwilling to say this name. Because she said this name, her heart began to throb with pain. This pain tightly wound itself around her heart and continued to tighten.

"Mo Bai …"

Gan Zhixuan repeated in a slow and cold tone, hiding all his emotions under his eyelids and still keeping his eyes closed.

"Master recognizes someone with this name?"

There was no reply. After thinking for a moment, Helian Manqiu slowly took off her clothes and changed into dry clothes before lying down. The light was extinguished and the tent returned to its original darkness.

The instant the light was extinguished, she felt Gan Zhixuan's arm reach out to embrace her, but she could not see the emotions on his face.

He rested his head on Gan Jianxuan's shoulder, snuggled up against Gan Jianxuan's chest, took a deep breath of the man beside him who smelled so manly, and weakly hugged Gan Jianxuan's waist. He hoped that he could borrow this embrace to get some comfort and warmth.

He closed his eyes and only drifted off to sleep after a long time.

If she had known what this name meant, if she had known the shock that this name brought to Gan Yuxuan, she would not have fallen asleep without a single word or explanation on this night. Unfortunately, she did not know.

"Reporting to the Lord, we have arrived at the Military Region."

Helian Manqiu raised her head to look at the Military City. Not far away, the Military City soldiers kneeling on the ground had already moved fifty kilometers away to welcome the arrival of the young general, who had come to welcome them.

Countless fervent gazes worriedly and gratifyingly peeped at the young and absolutely beautiful youth on horseback in her arms.

"No need for formalities."

"Thank you, my lord. This general awaits to welcome my lord's triumphant return. Congratulations my lord."

Chen Yu Yang stood up and walked over to Gan Yu Xuan's horse. He bowed and said in a low voice: "Reporting to Your Highness, the Imperial Decree has reached the Military Region. We are only waiting for Your Majesty's return."

"Understood, let's go to the city to receive the imperial edict."

"Yes."

Everyone escorted Gan Yuxuan and Helian Manqiu into the military region. When they arrived at the garrison, they dismounted their horses and went inside. The incense stick had already been prepared and the imperial edict had been waiting for two days.

Gan Yuxuan led the way by kneeling down and respectfully welcoming the imperial edict. Helian Manqiu knelt behind him, silently waiting for the imperial edict to be announced.

The imperial edict read out loud and praised the victorious men, Gonggong and Helian Manqiu. Gonggong was once again promoted to the position of a first-class emperor. Helian Manqiu was appointed as the Acting Jingbei Abstinence Envoy. The Military Region, together with the vicinity of the Military Region, as well as the Jingbei Region, were all assigned as the territory under the jurisdiction of Helian Manqiu.

Jing Bei was an emissary of economy, and was originally an official under Xuan. Some time ago, Jing Bei died of economy, and after that, this position was always vacant.

Gan Yuxuan had originally recommended this position to his subordinates, but due to the chaos at the Wise King, this position was temporarily vacant. No one would have thought that the military state's acting garrison general, Helian Qingyu, who was only fifteen years old, would be promoted three levels in a row to take over this high position.

Although the imperial edict said that he was an agent, anyone with a discerning eye would know that once this imperial edict was given, the position of Jing Bei as an emissary would belong to the military state's young general, Helian Qingyu.

What's more, the imperial edict, Long En, bestowed Helian Manqiu with the title of the Lord of the First Class Northern City.

Although Gan Yuxuan had a lot of generals under his command, he was the only one who had a title in his possession. The only one who had that title was the current Helian Manqiu.

A collective gasp could be heard. Once the imperial edict was announced, it set off a huge uproar in the hearts of everyone present. Countless complicated gazes landed on Helian Manqiu's body.

Helian Manqiu knelt on the ground to support her forehead. Indeed, this old fellow was not an ordinary person. After the last imperial edict, he once again issued such an imperial edict, clearly pushing her to the forefront and making her the target of public criticism.

It was fine if she was promoted to the rank of General. However, she was originally promoted to the rank of Acting General. At most, she was promoted to the rank of fourth rank.

Jing Bei was an emissary of economy, and his territory far exceeded that of the military state. He was in the higher ranks of government and was a third level official. He advanced from fourth level to third level and advanced to third level in succession. Since she was only fifteen years old, even being an acting general was surprising. Now that she was promoted to a higher position of the third rank, everyone's eyes couldn't help but pop out.

Originally, the imperial edict had said that she was only acting as Jing Bei's Head Emissary, but the imperial edict had purposely promoted her to the third rank, the official Jing Bei's Head Emissary. This made everyone ponder.

The order after that was to confer her the title of a first class mayor. Even if there were people under Gan Zhixuan's command who held a higher official position than her, they would have to greet her as "Uncle," for no other reason than the title itself. As long as there was no title or a lower rank than hers, they would respectfully pay their respects even if the position exceeded hers.

With a title, he could only step into the circle of nobility. If the imperial edict allowed him to be a noble for generations to come, then wouldn't that mean that he had killed everyone in the circle?

Helian Manqiu didn't quite understand the meaning of the title and its relationship. Instead, she pondered for a moment.

In the end, the imperial edict had even incorporated the general of the state into the territory of Jingbei, and it was even more clear that Helian Manqiu was allowed to nominate her own people for positions in the Northern Military Region. Even the position of the garrison general of the military region had to be decided and submitted to the capital by Helian Manqiu herself.

This royal decree immediately caused all of Gan Zhixuan's subordinates to secretly feel endless killing intent towards Helian Manqiu.

Helian Manqiu, who knew nothing of it, continued to ponder over the meaning of the imperial edict. Unfortunately, the ancient edict sounded rather difficult to her and she did not know the meaning of the titles and representatives either.

In the end, the original Helian Manqiu was only a fourteen year old loli. Although she was very strange, her knowledge of matters was limited and she didn't know much about the government.

When the military region's generals received the edict, their faces turned gloomy as if it was about to rain. They peeked at the figure kneeling at the front of the army while feeling anxious and worried.

"This official is willing to give thanks to the great General Jing Bian. May you live forever."

After Gan Yuxuan received the imperial edict, he cast a sidelong glance at Helian Manqiu, signaling her to stop.

"Your subject, Jing Bei, has ordered Helian Qingyu to live a long time to thank you."

She imitated Gan Shixuan and took the imperial edict after kowtowing. Her mind was a mess. She clearly knew that the old man who read the imperial edict had ill intentions, but she did not understand. Regarding this matter, she could only ask Chen Yu Yang and the others about it. Only then would she be able to clarify the tricks and plots contained within the imperial edict.

As she slightly glanced behind her, her heart couldn't help but sink. Chen Yu Yang and the rest had solemn expressions on their faces, letting her understand the weight of that old man's decree.

"Uncle, congratulations. I congratulate you." The imperial edict told the marshal to give each of them a promotion and give them a reward. Then, he would draw up a plan to bring them back to this lowly one. Your Majesty, your lordship, please do not fail me. This humble one has been here for three days already. I dare not delay any further, so I would like to request that you draw up a list. This humble one will take my leave tomorrow and return to the capital to report to His Majesty. "

"Many thanks to Steward Chen. Please allow this servant to think things through. Your Majesty, grace the heavens. Helian Qingyu doesn't dare to be careless. I request that Lord Steward rest here for a bit. I definitely won't dare to delay Your Majesty's return to report this matter to His Majesty." "Your Majesty, I should be thanking you on the surface as well."

"You can't go against your divinity, but this lowly one doesn't dare to stay any longer. Otherwise, I'll definitely be punished by His Majesty when I return. This lowly one will take his leave tomorrow morning." This lowly one does not dare to disturb you. I will come again in the evening to pay my respects to you, and take back your report form. "

"If that's the case, I'll have to trouble you, milord."

The messenger smiled and cupped his fists as he bowed towards Gan Zhixuan, "This lowly one congratulates Young Master on his promotion. Initially, I had wanted to ask Young Master and Young Master for a cup of wine, but since I was under the imperial orders, I didn't dare to stay for long, so I decided to congratulate Young Master."

"Manager Qin, you've come from afar to work hard. You must drink this cup of wine. Tonight, I'll hold a banquet at the garrison to help you wash away the dust."

"I don't dare, I don't dare. What kind of status do I have? I would never dare to work for you. I beg of you, Young Master, do not be like this, otherwise I would really be too ashamed to face myself, please let me go. "

The Imperial Emissary was the capital's Imperial Guard, and most of them were trusted generals of the Imperial Guard. Their official positions were not high, and they naturally did not dare to be rude in front of Gan Qixuan. If not for the imperial edict, he would have kowtowed to Gan Yuxuan.

Gan Yuxuan glanced at the white eagle feathers beside him. The white eagle feathers took a step forward, bowed and smiled, then said, "It's been a long time since I've brought you here. This is the official and official's gift. Please receive it well."

The envoy hurriedly returned the banknotes in his hand to his sleeve and bowed to show his thanks. As envoys, they came to deliver an order to congratulate Chu Feng. As for the reward they received, it was also being tidied up.

"This lowly one will take his leave. I dare not disturb the rest of the meal."

How could he not know that this edict was about to cause a huge uproar in the military region? He did not dare to stay for long and immediately left for the library.

Originally, there was a government official who came with him. He also came to the military region. However, he arrived two days later than the official and entered the military region last night. This imperial decree was to summon Helian Manqiu to the capital and use the imperial concubine's imperial decree.

Helian Manqiu had not recovered from her injuries for a long time. In addition, her father's death and assassination had provoked her, and she had met an assassin at the garrison. Not only was she seriously injured, she was also unconscious, and was sent to Shengjing to recuperate.

This news forced the messenger to stay in the military state to gather more information.