Yu Xuan'an pondered for a long time, so long that the sun had completely set. A rebellious thought suddenly arose in his heart:
The current Federal Emperor is old. Although he has many descendants, none are capable. If he were to make a bold move, it might not be impossible to change the world. Moreover, what he was currently doing was no different from what a true ruler should do. He had been loyal for so many years, why couldn't he have a little selfish desire of his own?
As soon as this thought arose in Yu Xuan'an's mind, his ambition could no longer be suppressed. He forced himself to calm down, constantly deducing the feasibility of his plan. Finally, he let out a deep breath, looked at the email on his smart terminal, and made up his mind.
"Who are you? What do you want?" he asked.
Xing Yuan had set him as a special concern. The moment he opened the email, it was displayed on her end. She was surprised that this person would think for so long, but the longer he thought, the more it proved his impure intentions!
A smile tugged at Xing Yuan's lips as she replied, "Your Grace the Duke need not know. I wish to discuss a cooperation with you, one that is mutually beneficial."
"How can we cooperate? Your Excellency has not even revealed your identity, which is not a good attitude for cooperation."
Yu Xuan'an was an old fox. He wouldn't reveal his hand until he saw the reward. He wouldn't easily trust such a strange email. Based on this alone, it was not enough for him to believe that this person had the power to bring him down.
Xing Yuan's eyes were full of cunning. How could this person's words be so ambitious! It seemed like replacing the emperor wasn't impossible, and it would be a permanent solution.
"I didn't expect this! The dignified Duke actually harbors such thoughts."
Yu Xuan'an was stunned. He carefully reviewed the previous chat history. He hadn't said anything! But he paused and did not directly deny it.
"Then what about your sincerity?"
"The royal family made a move against me some time ago. With Your Grace the Duke's strength, you should be able to guess my identity. I can help you achieve your wish, but Your Grace the Duke must first show me your sincerity, for example: by dealing with the person who made the move."
The royal family making a move could only be the one who had become famous recently. He hadn't met someone so fearless, but he hadn't expected this person to be not the brute they were rumored to be. If they could truly cooperate, his chances of success would at least double.
"Alright, it's a deal! Three nights from now, I will give you my answer."
"Got it!" Xing Yuan clapped her hands, her eyes full of pride. She was indeed herself, and even schemes and tricks couldn't stump her.
As a reward, she would drink some new flavored nutrient solution. She used to live like a monk, with no taste in her mouth, and she suffered along with it.
When Xi Yue arrived home, she saw Xing Yuan acting like a little hamster, sipping nutrient solution one moment, and unable to resist wanting more delicious food even though she was already full. She looked a little silly.
Xing Yuan saw her enter and instantly hid the nutrient solution behind her back, her face breaking into a smile. She said obediently, "Sister, you're back!"
"Mmm," Xi Yue replied, having the strange illusion that Xing Yuan was waiting at home for her husband to return from work. When did they become so close? Yet, she didn't feel any discomfort at all. Instead, it felt normal. This was truly strange.
She shook her head gently, dispelling the chaotic thoughts from her mind. This was the General of their First Legion, someone she used to admire. Even if she seemed a little abnormal now, she couldn't have such "rebellious" thoughts.
Looking at Xing Yuan's thrifty appearance, Xi Yue looked at her again and again, and finally couldn't help but say, "If you want to drink, then drink. I have money!"
Xing Yuan's calm expression seemed to crack for a moment, and then she nodded stiffly. *Wuwu x﹏x!* She had been discovered for her bad habit. No, this wasn't hers! The past her wasn't the current her.
That's right, it must be like this! Xing Yuan firmly brainwashed herself.
After the brainwashing was successful, Xing Yuan used her beauty to smile sweetly at Xi Yue. "Sister~ I stayed at home obediently all day today!"
Xi Yue looked at Xing Yuan's clearly attention-seeking demeanor and doubted life for the umpteenth time. So this was how the General behaved in private? Was this what people meant by "distance creates beauty"?
She truly felt the truth of this saying now. Although the General wasn't annoying like this, after seeing her fierce demeanor so often, she was quite unaccustomed to her current personality.
"Then, is the General very good?" Xi Yue asked tentatively. This should be correct, right?
Xing Yuan: Forget it, she wouldn't act cute anymore. It seemed to have no effect on Sister.
"A'Yue, have you eaten?" Xing Yuan asked somewhat stiffly.
Xi Yue nodded, "Mmm, I drank some nutrient solution."
"Did you read today?" Xi Yue suddenly asked.
Xing Yuan: (´థ౪థ)σ
"Perhaps... I did."
Oh! She hadn't read. Xi Yue understood.
She went into the study, picked out a few books she wanted to read, and sat down. Then she gestured to Xing Yuan.
Xing Yuan gloomily opened the book and turned to... the first page.
"I don't want to read," Xing Yuan threw a tantrum, acting very tough.
"No, you do," Xi Yue swept her gaze over her calmly, but it made Xing Yuan back down.
"Then, A'Yue, can you tell me about the content of the book? I really can't read it!" Xing Yuan looked at Xi Yue pitifully.
Xi Yue stood up, moved a chair to sit beside Xing Yuan, took the book in her hand, and said lightly, "Okay! I'll start from the beginning."
Xing Yuan nodded, propped her chin, and stared at her intently.
Xi Yue shifted uncomfortably, her clear voice echoing in the room.
"When interacting with others, the first thing to do is to maintain a smile and cultivate a good personality..."
Xing Yuan listened attentively at first, but as she listened, she started to feel sleepy. So she shifted her gaze to Xi Yue's face. Beauty was misleading. Looking at a beautiful girl made her mood better, and naturally, she became more energetic.
Xi Yue's mental strength had also reached B-class, so how could she not notice that Xing Yuan's attention was not on the book at all? She suddenly stopped reading and said softly,
"Is it pretty?"
"Pretty!" Xing Yuan replied instinctively.
Meeting Xi Yue's half-smiling expression, Xing Yuan felt shamefully embarrassed and explained, "No, I was just sleepy from listening to the book. I was looking at you to wake myself up."
"Is that so?" Xi Yue sighed, but her eyes clearly wrote two words: "I don't believe you."
"Then what do you think I should do?" Xing Yuan gave up. It's just looking at my wife, what's the problem? No problem!