Yun Mei saw the two of them come in talking and laughing, and she was very happy. "There's just one more dish and one soup, and everything will be ready. You two can try the other dishes first, the rest will be ready soon."
Mu Jiahe praised Yun Mei to Xiao Xun, "Your niece is such a good cook. I feel like I've gained weight. After eating her food, I don't want to eat at restaurants anymore."
Xiao Xun smiled and said nothing. Mu Jiahe had a good attitude, but he was already fed up with all the affairs on both sides.
After the incident in the afternoon, he didn't know what to expect at Longtan Group. The people there would definitely not be convinced of him, and he might be put in a difficult position by the show of force, potentially making a fool of himself.
Mu Jiahe served Xiao Xun several times, "Don't be upset. Eat what you should eat, drink what you should drink. Don't let things bother you!"
Xiao Xun grunted. The food here tasted like chewing wax now. The Calamity Legion on the other side was enough to trouble him, and here there was an organization he couldn't afford to offend, which held him tightly. He couldn't run away, and he couldn't escape.
Thinking of these things made him more and more agitated, and he greatly missed the days of playing games all night.
At that time, although he was poor, his mind was free. He could sleep when he wanted, go to point A when he wanted, and use a sniper when he wanted.
Since Yun Mei learned to video chat on her phone, she came with her phone like a surveillance officer every day.
Xiao Xun and Mu Jiahe were forced to greet Xiao Xun's mother on the video call.
They reported clearly about what time they got back, what they ate, and what time they left.
This made Xiao Xun really want to say to her: "Don't forget who is paying your salary!" But he only thought about it; he definitely didn't dare to say it.
Xiao Xun and Mu Jiahe returned to the other world. They embraced each other without saying a word. Mu Jiahe asked Xiao Xun to take off his disguise. Although he couldn't feel anything, he found the dark appearance very awkward.
Xiao Xun directly took it off and threw it aside. Mu Jiahe nestled into Xiao Xun's arms and drew circles on his not-so-broad chest.
This made him feel an unbearable itch, and he almost lost control.
He used his hand as a pillow for Mu Jiahe to rest her head on, then gently stroked Mu Jiahe's beautiful hair. His nose touched her forehead, and he smelled the scent of hair oil. He then said something that ruined the mood: "Your Majesty, you haven't washed your hair in days."
Mu Jiahe blushed and hit him, "Hmph~ You're annoying, I'm not talking to you anymore."
The dignified Empress of Saint Roman, letting out such a shy sound, made Xiao Xun hold Mu Jiahe, who pretended to break away from his embrace, even tighter due to the huge contrast.
They slept like this until dawn, embracing each other as they slept.
The four maids stood by the bed, heads bowed motionlessly.
Xiao Xun was the first to wake up and was startled by the scene.
Just as he was about to speak, he discovered that there was still a leg on his body. He looked at Mu Jiahe, who was still fast asleep beside him.
Xiao Xun, greatly alarmed, said, "What time is it?"
One of the maids said softly, "Reporting to Prince Swain, it is a quarter past nine."
Xiao Xun patted Mu Jiahe's back, "Your Majesty, it's time to go to work."
Mu Jiahe shook her back and mumbled, "It's Saturday today, what work do I have to do?"
Xiao Xun shook Mu Jiahe's shoulder again, "Your Majesty, we don't have weekends here."
Mu Jiahe suddenly opened her eyes, looked at the four maids, and sat up in a panic, "What time is it?"
"A quarter past nine, Your Majesty!"
Mu Jiahe sat up abruptly and slapped her forehead. "Damn it, I overslept. Hurry and get dressed, I've missed the morning court!"
Xiao Xun later heard that this was the first time Empress Celerpees had missed the morning court since her enthronement.
He stretched, looked at Mu Jiahe's hurried retreating figure, and remembered a poem from that world, "Spring nights are short, and the sun rises high; from now on, the emperor will not hold morning court."
The stable built specifically for raising Bolgarth was completed today. The twin-headed dragons no longer had to squeeze with Celerpees' red-eyed black dragon and quarrel incessantly.
Two mouths could not contend with one mouth of the red-eyed black dragon. It was quite humiliating for them.
Xiao Xun stood before Bolgarth, "Are you used to living here?"
Bol nodded, "Putting aside other things, at least it's much quieter."
Jade asked Xiao Xun, "Master, when are we going to fight the Calamity Legion again? I miss my master."
Xiao Xun tilted his head and looked at Jade, "Who is your master?"
Bol chuckled twice, "It's that red dragon. I thought he was fire element, but it turns out he just looks like fire element."
Xiao Xun looked at them, his thoughts already flying to the border. "In a few days, we should be heading to the border. The Calamity Legion has already begun to assemble, and it's only a matter of time before they attack us."
Jade roared, "I've wanted to crush those scoundrels for a long time. This time, I will absolutely show no mercy."
After leaving the stable, Xiao Xun also specifically went to the Queltro dungeon.
Before he even reached the entrance, he smelled a scent of rot and dampness. Due to the onset of winter, there were basically no rats or insects, otherwise, Xiao Xun would never have entered.
Led by the jailer, Xiao Xun arrived at the third level of the dungeon. Since it was a dungeon, it was naturally pitch black.
The dungeon had five levels in total. The lowest level was the horrifying water dungeon. It was rumored that a mysterious prisoner had been held there since the founding of the kingdom.
Horton had lost all his arrogance. He was wearing rough black cloth clothes, and his face had become much thinner.
He looked at Xiao Xun with vacant eyes, not saying a word.
"Duke Horton, do you remember me?"
Horton let out a cold laugh, "Hehehe, there is no Duke Horton here, only Prisoner Horton."
Xiao Xun squatted down, "Can you tell me why you insisted on rebelling?"
Horton thrashed his body, trying to move closer, but the special shackles on him prevented him from moving an inch. "Do you know? This is the first question I've heard since I've been imprisoned here for so long."
Xiao Xun felt a pang of pity and asked the jailer beside him, "Has he not seen anyone since he was brought in?"
"Reporting to Prince Swain, Your Majesty specifically instructed that he be held in solitary confinement and not allowed to contact anyone."
Xiao Xun nodded and said to the jailer, "Go and guard the entrance. No one is allowed to come here without my orders."
"Yes!"
After the jailer left, Xiao Xun said to Horton, "You can speak now."
Horton asked blankly, "Speak about what?"
"Don't pretend to be innocent when you know better. I don't believe you would act rebelliously for no reason. There must be a reason. And don't tell me the Calamity Legion approached you or anything like that. I've encountered the Calamity Legion, and they don't negotiate with anyone."
Horton's eyes lit up, his face filled with disbelief. "You've seen the Calamity Legion and managed to escape unscathed?"
"Do you know where your Phoenix army is? That unit is now my personal guard. I personally led the troops to the neighboring country of Midoya and repelled several attacks from the Calamity Legion."
Horton looked skeptical. "You're bragging, I don't believe you."
"I have no reason to lie to you. Why do you think I came to find you today? I hope you tell me the truth."
Horton lowered his head, his eyes darting back and forth. "Then what benefits will I get if I tell you?"
"You're already a prisoner, you have no right to negotiate with me. You tell me for atonement, understand?"
Horton suddenly stood up, ignoring the pain in his body. "I am not guilty. Everything I did was for Saint Roman, for the glory of the Flame family."
Xiao Xun sneered, "Stop putting yourself on a moral high ground. Is it for Saint Roman that you would sign a contract with the devil?"
Horton's eyes slowly dimmed. "Then what do you want?"