Inside the inner hall, a quiet and elegant suite was Liu Ting's temporary bedroom in this place. Although it was simply decorated, the luxurious parts inside were far superior to ordinary people's homes.
Liu Ting pushed open the door and entered. A beauty inside heard the sound, turned her head around, revealing a face that was in no way inferior to Liu Ting's stunning looks.
Due to the sweltering weather and the absence of outsiders, she wore a comfortable loose robe, concealing her beautiful figure under a white dress. However, the exposed skin was as fair as snow, making one want to pounce on it and take a big bite.
Liu Ting walked up slowly and came before her, softly calling out: "Big sister."
Lin Wanxian held her small hand and sighed softly: "Little sister, I've wronged you."
Shaking her head, Liu Ting said with a downcast expression: "Little sister is indeed feeling something, can't be considered as any grievance."
Lin Wanwan tightly grasped the small, icy hand in hers, and despite the weather, that pitifully small hand still didn't have a hint of warmth.
"Sister, this is fate, we have no choice."
Their identities have a lot in common, both are princesses of a fallen country. For Liu Ting's current mood, Lin Wanxian is deeply sympathetic, because she was also a veteran.
"I know." Liu Ting forced a smile, but that faint smile was full of bitterness.
"Alas..." Lin Wanxian knew that this matter couldn't be persuaded, and could only hope to use the long time to wash away this painful memory.
"I've troubled sister," Liu Ting said quietly.
Lin Wanxian gently shook her head and said, "We're family sisters, no need to be polite. However..." She paused for a moment, sizing up the beautiful face in front of her, saying: "None of us expected that your martial arts foundation would be the worst, but over the past year or so, your mastery of Xuantian Jade Girl Skill has been the highest."
Liu Ting's face turned red and she said: "Maybe it's just that little sister's physique is more suitable."
Lin Wanxian suddenly pursed her lips and smiled, like a blooming flower, diluting the melancholic atmosphere in the room: "Really..."
Her voice trailed off, as if it had some other meaning.
Liu Ting's face grew redder and redder until it was completely flushed.
"It turns out that your physical constitution is suitable? Sister thought it was because husband specially spoiled you." Lin Wanxian teased.
"Sister..." Liu Ting held onto her hand, shaking it back and forth.
Lin Wanwan comforted her for a while before she calmed down, but the red flush on her face became even more pronounced.
Xuān Tiān Yù Nǚ Gōng, originally was the Mo Men's supreme technique. Liu Ting originally didn't understand martial arts and was also a virgin, just like a blank sheet of white paper, which could be used to create the most beautiful patterns at will.
So she was able to make rapid progress this year. In terms of the cultivation of this set of skills, she is already the best among all the girls except Xia Yajun.
This set of skills, since it comes from the demonic sect, naturally carries a hint of harming others for personal gain. Fortunately, Xi Hai Feng had a special physique that allowed him to replenish his blood with wine in the past. Although he has lost this function now, he has stepped into the realm of the ancestral master, and his true yuan is constantly being produced, otherwise he really wouldn't be able to cope.
Everything has its pros and cons, conversely, where there are cons, there must be pros, it's just that they apply to different people.
After absorbing Xu Haifeng's yuanqi, the girls became even more beautiful. Especially Little Princess Liu Ting, her beauty was already subtly surpassing Lin Wanyan and Tang Rou'er, the two great beauties, and was even showing a trend of surpassing them.
Among all the women, Liu Ting is the only one who has reached the state of "Wu Xiang" in the Xuan Tian Jade Girl Skill, her charm has transcended the ordinary and does not need to be deliberately maintained, but can be revealed with every move, emitting a fatal temptation that astonishes the heart.
That is to say, as long as the person is by her side, they will be naturally attracted to her, just like a magnet encountering iron filings with an irresistible attraction.
"Inner Demons Technique"
At this level, it is no longer necessary to rely on external appearances, and there is a hint of mysterious connection with spiritual power.
Liu Junshu was at a loss when he met Liu Ting, and was shaken by the little princess's few words. If it were someone else, he would never be so disheartened.
He was the former commander of the Huanglong Army, and later became one of the powerful contenders for the position of Grand Commander. The power in his hands was so great that he was also a person who could speak loudly in the capital.
With such power, all the people he associated with were outstanding, and the beautiful women he had seen were countless. If only considering physical beauty, Liu Ting was indeed unparalleled, but it wasn't enough to make him suddenly become so unbearable.
Liu Junshu was greatly out of character, the biggest reason being that he was tempted by the little princess's inner demon technique and fell deeply into it without realizing it.
"I don't know what General Jiang said to your husband, but he actually managed to persuade him to agree to let you show your face." Lin Wanxin's smile faded, and she furrowed her good-looking eyebrows in confusion.
Xu Haifeng underwent a transformation after grasping the power of the spirit, and was no longer the indecisive young man he once was.
As for his several wives, Xu Haifeng has always taken a laissez-faire attitude and never forcibly interfered with their affairs.
However, this time, Xu Haifeng actually took the initiative to ask Liu Ting to surrender to Liu Junshu. This is the first time in history, and it can be seen that Xu Haifeng's appreciation for this person is by no means ordinary.
Even if it was during the time when thousands of mountain bandits were pacified in the Taihang Mountains, Lin Wanxin had only shown her face once.
Can Liu Junshu's life be worth more than those thousands of lives?
"Probably the young master didn't say it explicitly, but I think it's just Military Advisor's advice to unify the world as soon as possible." Liu Ting replied calmly.
Xu Haifeng's ambition has never been concealed in front of them, whether it is the elegant and refined Lin Wanyin, the astute and worldly Xia Yajun, the gentle and soft-hearted Tang Rou'er, the calm and likable Liu Ting, or even the usually easy-going Fang Yingying.
As for the change in Fu Jun, the reactions of the various women were vastly different. However, regardless of what they thought in their hearts, none of them showed any signs of opposition. Among them, Liu Ting's thoughts were the most complicated. If Xu Haifeng wanted to contend for dominance over the world, then sooner or later, he would have to confront the Liu imperial dynasty head-on.
At that time, on the one hand were her husband's sisters and brothers, and on the other hand were her parents and brothers. How should she conduct herself? Although Emperor Xian of Han had given her as a gift to Modu Chanyu of the Xiongnu, in her heart she was resentful, but if she were to completely sever her relationship with her father, it would be absolutely impossible.
In that year in Wulong City, her mood was the most anxious, afraid that one day she would wake up and the two sides would engage in a decisive battle.
How could her thoughts deceive the other girls, so it has been the case that she has been favored by Xu Haifeng, intentionally or unintentionally, all along. This seems to have become a convention, a matter of course.
When the news of the fall of the capital arrived, she was indeed crying with grief, but deep down in her heart, there was a hint of relief. The thing she had been deeply worried about would not happen after all, although this false peace came at the cost of one side's destruction.
On that day, when Xu Haifeng's letter arrived in her hands, she thought for a long time and finally agreed.
A bitter smile, Liu Ting said with self-mockery: "I thought my little sister would have to hide for the rest of her life, but unexpectedly, just two years later, she has to come out and meet people again."
Lin Wanxian let out a sigh and said, "General Jiang is a learned scholar who understands the heavens and human affairs, with wisdom that can penetrate the skies. He shouldn't act rashly, so you don't need to worry for now, little sister."
Liu Ting nodded slightly. As for her sister's words, she had considered them long ago and knew that even if she wanted to announce her identity to the world, she would absolutely not choose this moment.
The Xiongnu's strength is not to be underestimated. If they find out about Liu Ting's whereabouts, they will naturally guess who rescued the beauty from the palace back then. If Modu gets furious and makes some outrageous move, that would be a regrettable situation.
"Alas..." Lin Wanxian suddenly let out a deep sigh, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed tightly together. She spoke softly: "This time, husband has handed over all military and administrative powers to Military Advisor, I don't know if it's good fortune or bad luck."
Liu Ting looked at her and saw that her eyes were filled with boundless worry.
"Sister, do you think Military Advisor is a person who repays kindness and remembers grudges?" Liu Ting suddenly asked.
Lin Wanxian was taken aback, and after a moment, she smiled wryly: "I don't know. Although I've known him for so long and talked to him countless times, I still can't see through this person."
Liu Ting lowered her head and said softly: "But in my younger sister's opinion, Military Advisor seems to be a proud man who is not willing to be inferior to others."
Although she spoke in a reserved and subtle manner, Lin Wanxian couldn't help but understand the underlying meaning.
"Since Master is so trusting of him, there must be a reason for it. It's just that we can't think of it for the time being." Lin Wanxian said in a low voice.
The door was suddenly pushed open and a fragrant breeze floated in, it was Fang Yingying.
"Sister, Commander Jiang is not a bad person."
The two women were startled and looked out the door at the same time. Fang Yingying waved her hand and said, "It's just my little sister who came alone."
Lin Wanxian put down her thoughts and looked at Fang Yingying, for a moment she didn't know how to explain.
"Yes, I thought so too. Although there were some concerns in the past, since Master Liu rose to the position of Sect Master, I've been worried much less." Liu Ting said with a faint smile.
Fang Yingying was taken aback by his words and looked at her, asking: "Why?"
"Husband, you are already a master, and with Xia sister here, even if General Jiang has ulterior motives, he absolutely wouldn't dare to make any rash moves, unless..."
Fang Yingying listened intently and asked: "Unless what?"
"Unless he can successfully take down both Lord Husband and Sister Xia at the same time." Liu Ting said slowly.
Fang Ying's eyes sparkled with a hint of thought, and suddenly her expression relaxed, and she burst out laughing.
To want to take down two masters with a single blow is an absurd notion that no one would entertain if they gave it even a moment's thought.
To know that once the hand is lost, it will bring endless and intense revenge. A master-level assassin, just thinking about it, makes people's hair stand on end. Jiang Gongming was born cautious, liked to plan before acting, and would never do such a reckless thing.
Fang Yingying hugged Liu Ting from behind and laughed: "Good little sister, you're absolutely right."
Liu Ting smiled slightly and didn't answer, but her heart was not as calm as it seemed on the surface.
For others, ambushing two Grandmasters would be an unimaginable feat. But what if the Black Flag Army was involved? What would happen with that Black Flag Army filled with eccentric and extraordinary individuals?
Unfortunately, at this time Jiang Kung-ming is gradually taking over the power in Hsü Hai-feng's hands, including that famous Black Flag Army. If one day he can thoroughly gain control of the Black Flag Army, will he still be willing to remain so unassuming?
Liu Ting raised her eyes and met Lin Wanxian's gaze. The two women understood each other without needing to say a word, each with their own thoughts.