Ning Chen didn't go any further, because Xiao Yanxi wasn't ready yet.

He took liberties for a while, then left.

If he'd stayed any longer, he wouldn't have been able to hold back!

Xiao Yanxi's figure was every bit as good as Yudie's.

And against Yudie, he had no resistance at all.

In her room, Xiao Yanxi touched her burning cheeks, her legs rubbing together without her meaning them to... She needed a bath, quick.

Meanwhile, Ning Chen came to the main hall.

Yuan Long and the others were already waiting there.

When he'd gone to find Xiao Yanxi earlier, he'd sent someone to fetch Yuan Long.

"Greetings, my lord prince!"

Yuan Long and the others saluted.

Ning Chen waved a hand. "Sit, let's talk!"

He went over, sat down and came straight to the point. "Get ready over the next few days. We're going to war again."

Yuan Long and the others bowed. "Yes!"

A soldier's first duty is to obey his orders.

They'd already heard from Pan Yucheng that this time the goal was to retake Bianzhou.

"Lei An, you're in charge of provisions. Yuan Long, go to the Ministry of War and bring more ammunition this time. I've already talked to Lord Ji."

The two of them answered together, "This officer takes the order!"

Ning Chen went on, "Prince Wu leaves for Liangzhou tomorrow. We set out in five days.

It's getting colder and colder. The sooner we take Bianzhou, the better the odds for the people of Xiguan City."

Everyone nodded.

In truth, they all knew that no matter how fast they went, it would take a month and a half to reach Bianzhou. By then snow would already have fallen, and who knew how many of Xiguan City's people would freeze to death?

"All right, everyone, go get busy!"

Late at night, in the palace.

The Fallen Phoenix Court was now the An Emperor's palace.

Ning Chen lay on the dragon bed with his arms around the An Emperor, who was dripping with fragrant sweat.

One look was enough to tell that a fierce battle…