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Hua Shengxiong thus decided to leave the capital and protect the borders. The Emperor had granted it.
Thus, the once illustrious first family left the capital in such a desolate manner. It was said that the women were the ones who had sold off their jewellery.
All of these were known to the common people, and everyone knew that this was the excuse for the Hua family to leave the capital.
The troops of the southern border had always been the direct descendants of the Hua family. The Hua family could have ordered them to send news of the war to the capital.
It was not important whether the emperor believed this news or not. What was important was to remind the emperor that the army was listening to the order of the Hua family. In order to avoid any major incidents, the emperor could only pretend that he didn't know anything, and since the Hua family had offered to leave, the emperor had no choice but to comply.
However, in this way, the emperor hated the Hua family even more. The Hua family wasn't far from withdrawing from the stage of history.
Of course, other than hating the Hua Clan, the Emperor also hated Hua Ruge, because she was too strong and too dangerous. What was even more hateful was that she was also someone from the Battle King.
Thus, the emperor set his next target of getting rid of Hua Ruge. Although the Battle King was not in the capital, he did not dare to do anything to Hua Ruge.
As he was weighing the pros and cons, a memorial service was handed to him. He opened it and smiled.
Hua Ruge drank wine for three days in a row, and finally got drunk at home and slept until the morning of the next day.
"Dang, dang, dang!" Someone knocked on the door.
"I won't!" Hua Ruge rolled over in a daze.
"Lord Baron, someone from the palace has come to summon you to the palace." The little girl whispered.
If she hadn't been so helpless, she wouldn't have called him. Who didn't know that her family's baron always got angry when he woke up?
"What is it?" After Hua Ruge heard this, he sat up.
What did that old thing, the Emperor, want from her for?
"That eunuch didn't say."
Hua Ruge rubbed his eyes and said: "Come in."
The little girl pushed open the door and entered. Hua Ruge casually took out five white crystals from his spatial space, and without even looking at them, he threw them at the little girl and instructed: "Give them all to him.
The little girl was stunned, these spirit crystals were the best currency, one piece could be exchanged for one hundred gold coins. These five hundred gold coins were enough to earn a eunuch a lot of money, this gift was too big.
As Hua Ruge said that, he laid back down, and even covered himself with a blanket, as though he was going to continue sleeping.
"But ?" "But your father-in-law is waiting to take you away ?" The girl was confused.
"He said that I'm dead and I need to sleep for a while before I can revive."
"?"
"Fine, just say that I was injured and fainted. The doctor is here to treat me. I'll go when I wake up later."
"And if he asks how?"
"If you say you don't know, then you have to be honest. You can't lie to others unless you're injured."
"?" The little girl was silent.
Is this what you call honesty? Are you kidding me?
The door closed once again, and Hua Ruge changed into a comfortable position to sleep.
Since the emperor didn't like her, she knew in her heart that since it was like this, she didn't have to give that old thing too much face.
She slept for a while longer, and only when the girl came back did she get up to wash up.
"The quality of sleep is really high. After sleeping for a while, I feel much better." Hua Ruge straightened his red Soul Master robes and said to the little girl: "Speak."
"Lord's money is indeed useful, this eunuch said that the Emperor is doing you harm."
"Tell me about it?" Hua Ruge looked at the mirror.
She did not take any more Shape-Changing Pill s and had combed her hair into a simple ponytail.
After the girl said that, Hua Ruge was startled, then suddenly laughed.
Hua Ruge followed the eunuch who gave out the decree and entered the palace. At this time, the emperor had already waited in the royal study for two hours, he smashed the vase with his tea three times and cleaned up three times. Hua Ruge had not arrived yet.
There was probably no other person in the world who dared to make the emperor wait so long while he slept.
After Hua Ruge entered the room and paid his respects, he said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me. This subject's injuries are too severe and I walk too slowly. I really did not neglect Your Majesty's actions."
Since she had already said so, it wouldn't be good for the emperor to say anything. All he could say was, "As long as there's nothing wrong with your beloved official's body."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. It's no problem." Hua Ruge said deliberately.
She wouldn't want to take advantage of this old fellow since she wouldn't be able to see him again soon.
The corner of the eunuch's mouth twitched. "No way! You're so late!"
"I have come to find you because of the matter of you treating the plague in the Northern Frontier last time. My royal brother has already reported to me. I am thinking of when he would invite you to the palace to reward you." The emperor tried his best to act like he was close to the people.
Hua Ruge felt overwhelmed and said, "I don't dare, this is what I should do."
"As you are doing your duty, I shall reward you handsomely." The emperor said again, "Hua Ruge will listen to the decree."
Hua Ruge kneeled down unhappily.
And he heard the old emperor say, "Great Zheng Baron Hua Ruge, fearless of danger, brave enough to save the victims, success will be in the balance. Today he has been promoted to Viscount of the Third Class, bestowed a piece of land."
Hua Ruge had touched them all long ago, so he was not surprised by this outcome.
Previously, she was a Third Class Baron, but after being conferred the title of Second Class and First Class, she would become a Third Class Viscount.
This was because only a viscount could receive the title of territory, and only with the title of territory, he could send her to her death.
Hua Ruge thanked the emperor excitedly. After getting up, she noticed the ruthless look that flashed past the emperor's eyes. She pretended not to see it, but still acted like an obedient child.
"Love, I'll leave the Ancient Dragon City to you from now on." The emperor patted Hua Ruge's shoulder and said.
Hua Ruge looked a little troubled when he heard the name of the city. The emperor asked knowingly: "What happened to my beloved official?"
"Your majesty, the Ancient Dragon City is desolate and barren, I'm afraid I won't even be able to pay the taxes when I go this time." Hua Ruge was conflicted.
The Emperor thought that she was going to shirk the responsibility, so when he heard her say this, he said, "I promise you that your territory will be permanently exempt from taxes. However, you will have to bear the expenses of your territory yourself."
Gu Long Cheng was the worst city in the whole of Dazheng. Not only was Dazheng unable to collect taxes every year, but he also needed the state to pay for it.
Therefore, Hua Ruge's request was a good thing for the Emperor.
It was fine if he didn't earn money, but as long as he didn't lose anything.
"Thank you, your majesty, but you still have to give me a decree. I'm afraid the people in the city won't accept it." Hua Ruge said again.
When the Emperor heard this, he immediately started writing.
Hua Ruge was overjoyed, but in reality, he was thinking the same thing.
Old thing, sooner or later, your father will make you regret today's decree.
After he was done, Hua Ruge left. He planned to leave for his territory five days later.
The emperor looked at Hua Ruge's back and sneered as he touched a funeral report by his side. The contents of the report were precisely the news of the previous city lord's accidental death on the road.
Because the Ancient Dragon City were so close to the Profound Beast Forest, other than the commoners and the barbarians, the feudal fiefdom was very hard to handle.
And the thing people feared the most about these unorthodox methods was that they could see the light of day.
This time, he wanted to investigate thoroughly, but he could delay it for a while now. When the news of the fourth city lord's funeral arrived, he would send someone to investigate this matter.
Even if Tuoba Rui showed an incomparably sorrowful and nostalgic expression, even if he knew that it was on purpose, he had no reason to make a move.
The more the Emperor thought about it, the happier he became.
Hua Ruge was extremely happy at the moment. Her original intention of approaching the Hall of Sages was to have a place to stay, and take control of the mountain and become the king one day to live the life of a local tyrant.
As for the Ancient Dragon City, she had visited it before when she went to train in it. She had seen how barren it was there and was confident that she could handle it well.
Furthermore, since she was the one who subsidized the food for the barbarians who were not full for the winter, the barbarians should have a favorable impression of her. Even if it was not for her use, it was still possible for them to help her.
She wasn't completely without a foundation.
As for the situation on the way, Hua Ruge had also asked the eunuchs about it, she was not worried, with her brain, bringing along the Little Marten, she did not know who would be the unlucky one.
She thought about how she could leisurely walk out of the Imperial Palace.
Hua Ruge invited his friends for another two days.
Everyone drank quite a bit during the last meal, but none of them were drunk.
Tuoba Yu said: "There's danger along the way, be careful."
"No matter how amazing he is, he can only admit his bad luck when he meets big sister Xiao Ge." Su Nianxia said while laughing. Although her expression did not change from before, looking at the plate of untouched dessert in front of her, one could tell that she was not as relaxed as she seemed.
"Mao Jun is at the eastern border city, not far from you. If you have something to say, remember to look for him." Yan Zixing said gloomily.
He didn't like to talk much anyway, so he said even less today.
"If you need anything from me, just send me a message. I'll definitely do it for you." The simple and honest Shi Yan also spoke out.
Hua Ruge looked at the friends he had made over the past year, his heart warm but also a little sour.
Although all good things must come to an end, the principle had always been similar to releasing some kind of poisonous gas. Whether it was it or not, it was useless.
It was just like how everyone who was sitting knew that parting was the norm in life, but they were still reluctant to part with it.
"Goodbye everyone, please take care. I'll treat everyone to a drink when I get back." Hua Ruge laughed as he raised his cup.
Seeing her relaxed expression, they all smiled and raised their cups to drink together.
The world was too big. No one could spend a lifetime with anyone. They had cherished the time they spent together, and in the future, they would always keep each other in their hearts. It was enough.
Hua Ruge still had something else to say.
The two of them were for the sake of getting together, the martial arts world was far away, and everyone had their own priorities.
Hua Ruge used the teleportation circle to get to the Upper Middle City, then walked towards the Ancient Dragon City.
That night it was snowing heavily and she sat alone on the roof of the inn for a long time, holding her knees.
The town was brightly lit, and was bustling with activity today. There were still many people strolling in the streets at midnight. If anyone saw them, they would ask, "Happy New Year."
In a hidden place that no one noticed, Hua Ruge looked at the distant sky and muttered: "What happened to the New Year together?"
Just as she finished speaking, a purple shadow flashed by her side. A sparkling, jade-like hand touched her head. The action was awkward, and she spoke with a somewhat pitying tone, "I am here."