The cute pet of the empire

Luo Huan was very impatient: "Just deal with it, do you want to ask me about this kind of thing?"

"This person is special and must be dealt with by you."

Faced with repeated interruptions from the guards, Luo Huan lost interest. He let go of the man in his arms, pulled his robe irritably, wrapped it around his waist, walked barefoot towards the door, and opened the door of the hall: "In the end Who is it?"

"Our soldiers finally entered the secret passage of the palace half an hour ago, and found a woman who was trying to sneak in the secret passage. At first, she said that she was the maid of Luke III, but soon someone recognized her .”

Luo Huan was taken aback, realizing that this woman was unusual.

"Then who is she?"

"According to those Shah captives, this woman is the concubine of King Leuk III."

Luo Huan frowned slightly. He didn't like the guards in front of him to play tricks. If it was just the princess, would there be any need to bother him at this time?

"Your Majesty!" The guard finally couldn't help showing a smile, "Her other identity is Shah Priest! Now, we don't have to worry about those Shah people refusing to submit!"

Luo Huan was taken aback for a moment, but then he was overjoyed.It's really hard to find a place to go through iron shoes, and it doesn't take much effort to get it.

He strode towards Mao Xiaohua, with excitement in his voice: "Xiaohua, get up, our luck is really good, let's go and meet this priest together."

Mao Xiaohua felt a little regretful in her heart: "Forget it, I have limited mobility, you can go by yourself, there will always be a chance to see you in the future."

Luo Huan nodded, he almost trotted towards the outside, halfway through he suddenly realized that something was wrong with his attire.

So he returned, changed into his formal clothes in front of the huge bronze mirror, put on the king's golden crown, and shaved off his beard with the dagger that he carried with him. Go down the hall.

The fountain in the hall remains the same, and the sunlight from the dome passes through the fountain, reflecting a colorful rainbow.

The hall leads directly to the garden of the imperial palace. In the garden, there are various kinds of exotic flowers and plants, which bloom extremely coquettishly in midsummer. Colorful stones are pressed on the road, forming exquisite and magnificent patterns.

Luo Huan's leather boots were on these patterns. Under the guidance of the guards, he walked towards a corner of the garden.

There was a huge rubber tree planted in that corner, with thick, lush leaves, and the sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, leaving dappled shadows on the ground.

The ground paved with blue stones was cleaned very cleanly, and a woman in a blue robe stood under the tree.

Luo Huan stood about three or four meters away from the woman, looking her up and down.

The woman was slender, with long hair tied up, without any decorations on her body, with a veil covering her face, her face and age could not be seen clearly.

The "Your Majesty" woman saluted Luo Huan, she bent her knees slightly, her upper body was steady, her movements were well-regulated, and there was nothing wrong with her.

"Hi, I'm Luo Huan, nice to meet you." Luo Huan stretched out his hand.

The woman did not shake hands with Luo Huan, her voice was hoarse and slightly low: "I am your prisoner, and I am not qualified to shake hands with you. Thank you for the courtesy your army has given me. My name is Ai Xing, and I belong to King Shah. princess."

Luo Huan smiled politely: "Princess Ai Xing, you can tell me what you want, if I can do it, I will try my best to help you."

Ai Xing's eyes were blue and she was extremely calm. She asked, "Can Your Majesty let me go home?"

Luo Huan raised his eyebrows: "I'm sorry, this matter is too difficult, I can't do it."

This answer seemed to be within Ai Xing's expectations, she lowered her head slightly, pondered for a while, and seemed to have made a certain decision: "Then, please marry me, not like a concubine, but... like marrying a queen, Tell the world."

Luo Huan couldn't help laughing. With an incredible look in his eyes, he looked at this woman who had never even seen her face.

"Dare to make such a request, and I want to know me better. Do you think it is possible? Besides, you were once the concubine of King Luke III."

Ai Xing's voice was still very calm: "If your soldiers are not so alert, then I can successfully leave the tunnel, and I am free now."

Luo Huan smiled and said: "Thank you for the compliment. This is my luck and your misfortune. In fact, you don't have to sneak away. I remember that on the first day I came to the palace, I gave an order that all concubines in the harem , those who want to leave, I will give them travel expenses to go home."

"Your Majesty, you should understand why I didn't collect your travel expenses. Besides, you just said that it is impossible for you to let me go home."

Luo Huan laughed out loud. This woman is very straightforward and not offensive.Moreover, compared to house arrest and persecution, Luo Huan hopes that she can help him voluntarily.

"Yes, I heard that you are one of the only three priests of the Shah. I need you very much. I can give you the best treatment, whether it is housing or money. I also know the style of women in Baron. On the one hand, I can also satisfy you. In my army, as long as you are an unmarried young man, you can choose. You will live comfortably with me, much more comfortable than with Luke III." Luo Huan gave himself He doesn't like to beat around the bush.When he said these words, he kept looking at Ai Xing's expression, but the other party only showed two eyes, and those two eyes were silent, like a lake, calm and calm, and he couldn't observe whether the other party understood these conditions. satisfy.

"If I don't agree, then you will put me under house arrest, or use more terrifying means to control me?" Ai Xing is very clear about her fate, since the day she became a priest, she has known it.

Luo Huan thought for a while, and said, "I don't want to be such a villain, but sometimes a villain needs someone to act as a villain. You'd better consider my first proposal."

Ai Xing lowered her head slightly. From Luo Huan's angle, she could see the large shadow of the rubber tree falling on her body.

Even though the other party was veiled and in a humble posture, Luo Huan could still feel the arrogance and detachment from this woman.

Among all the women Luo Huan knew, this was a rare woman who made him feel more comfortable getting along with her.

There was silence all around, only some cicadas were chirping in the trees, and Luo Huan quietly waited for the woman's answer.

About a quarter of an hour later, Ai Xing said slowly: "Your Majesty, you have never been able to make the Shah people surrender sincerely. The reason is very simple, just..."

Ai Xing hesitated to speak, she showed a look of hesitation, wondering if she should continue.

"You can say whatever you want in front of me." Luo Huan said, "Although Shah has many rumors against me, I am not a devil."

"The Shah people have a strict hierarchy. They kneel down to the emperor, but your Majesty, you rejected their request. They think that they have not been truly accepted."

Ai Xing finally made up his mind, and his voice gradually became firm: "Your Majesty, you released all the Shah captives to freedom and made them civilians. This is not in line with the usual style of the Shah people. Those slaves are used to lowliness. Don't understand the value of freedom. And for those who really desire freedom, it will be considered an insult to them."

"Your Majesty's clothes, you are still wearing Royce's clothes, how can those Shah people agree?"

"The most important thing is your priest. We are very picky about the priest's bloodline requirements. If you have a priest who is a true Shah God, those Shah people will feel that their souls can get a real home. It's a pity, The fake priest you are looking for is a blasphemy to the gods, except for a small number of villains and bad people, who would dare to follow you?"

Luo Huan didn't say a word. These things were not done enough by him before, but no one reminded him.I need someone who really understands Shah to help me, so that I can conquer this vast land and the people on it.

"I know that if I fall into your hands, I no longer have the right to choose. Whether I want to or not, I will work for you." Ai Xing's eyes fell in the distance, and finally stopped at Luo Huan There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, "I am willing to work for you, as long as you can marry me."

Luo Huan was silent, and after a while, he asked: "You are smart and wise enough to be the queen of an empire. But...why do you have to marry me? You should be very clear that I can't love you, and I can't love you." won't sleep with you."

Ai Xing's eyes were calm: "Because I was the princess of Luke III. Even if he is one of his many concubines, even if he has never touched me, but in name, he is still my husband. If I betray If I help his enemies for the sake of my husband, then I will not win the hearts of the Shah at all."

"If you become my husband and I am your only wife in name, then my life and reputation will be guaranteed. It is only natural for a wife to help her husband. Besides, didn't you just say that? I In the Royce army, you can choose any unmarried young man at will. As far as I know, you are unmarried."

Luo Huan smiled: "I have someone I like."

"I don't mind" Ai Xing said, "In fact, it is impossible for me to have a good impression of those who invaded my country. I will not love you, let alone have any unrealistic fantasies about you, and of course I will not It will interfere with your personal life and feelings. I only hope that after your campaign is over, you can be free. This is... the only choice I have in desperation."

Luo Huan was a little surprised when he heard Ai Xing's words, but he also thought it was reasonable.

In his information, although there are many concubines of King Luke III, there is no one named Ai Xing among his favorite concubines.

This woman doesn't know how to please men, or in other words, she doesn't bother to please men at all.

"So, if I understand correctly, our marriage will only be a formality?" Luo Huan said, "If you just want a title and are willing to help me, then I won't be too happy." Miserly. But I don’t understand, why do you have to be my wife? I can make you a national teacher and give you more things.”

Ai Xing looked at Luo Huan for a moment, and said resolutely: "Your Majesty, there is no need to say any more, this is my bottom line. I will only help you in the name of your wife, otherwise, I would rather splatter blood on the spot."

Luo Huan looked at the woman again, and after a while, he smiled: "I have to discuss this matter with my ministers and generals before I can give you an answer. Before I make a decision, you'd better not Walk around."

Luo Huan turned around and left. After taking two steps, he was stopped by the woman behind him.

"Your Majesty, don't you want to see what I look like?" There was a hint of hesitation in that voice.

Luo Huan turned around and smiled slightly: "I don't mind your looks, but... I want to get to know each other, it's a friendly start."

Ai Xing took a deep breath, stretched out his hand to take off his veil, and looked at Luo Huan calmly.

It was an ordinary to somewhat ugly face, with slightly dark skin, slender eyebrows, and a flat chin.

And the azure eyes inlaid on that face faintly reveal anxiety and fear at this moment.

At the beginning, Luke III made a vow, went to propose marriage, and vowed to love her for the rest of his life, but when he lifted the veil and saw this face on the wedding night, he turned his face on the spot.From then on, Ai Xing was thrown in a corner of the palace as a virgin, and no one cared about her anymore.

She is a priest, and it is impossible for Luke III to let her go.

But Shah has three priests, and she is only one third, not too important.

No courtesy, no concern, just like a prisoner, imprisoned in the harem, only when King Shah needs it, will he be dragged out to decorate the facade.

In the past ten years of becoming a princess, she has not enjoyed the slightest benefit, but after the defeat, she has to become a prisoner and has to serve her enemy.

At this moment, Ai Xing showed her true colors to others. Even though she had negotiated terms with Luo Huan, she was still afraid that Luo Huan would hate to regret it after seeing her face.

But Luo Huan's gaze stayed on Ai Xing's face for a moment, and said: "Although you are not beautiful, I like your eyes. They are the same as the eyes of my...loved person. I will go with my friends We discussed your proposal seriously. It was a pleasure talking with you, and I hope to have a pleasant cooperation in the future.”

In the chamber of the Baron Palace, the news almost exploded.

Luo Huan sat casually on the floor, with a helpless voice: "Yes, that's right, I want to marry her as my queen, don't ask me irrelevant questions, just tell me your opinions."

"I think... this idea is very good!" Filger first expressed his approval, "Ai Xing is the priest of the Shah, if she can become your wife, then the Shah must sincerely join her, and our soldiers can save a lot of money blood."

Rungar was a little surprised by this news. Ever since he was rejected in the Temple of El, he had completely given up on Luo Huan, but most of the time, he couldn't help but want to know what kind of partner Luo Huan would choose in the end. Unexpectedly, it was Shah, who had a wider, richer and harder to conquer territory, that attracted him in the end.

"Your Majesty, if you... really want to conquer Shah, rule this vast area and so many Shah people..." Although Rungar was unwilling, he had to admit the fact, "Marrying Aixing is a Great choice. This political marriage ... is the choice that is in the best interest of all."

Sid frowned slightly and remained silent for a while. Luo Huan asked, "Sid, what do you think?"

Sid shook his head. "I don't think it's very good."

"why?"

"Your child...will he be the heir? Is he a Royce or a Shah? Those Royce soldiers who followed you through life and death will feel that they are serving the Shah in the end! I think about The heir is a bit tricky. I hope to have a pure Royce heir."

Luo Huan laughed loudly after hearing this: "Sid...you have thought a lot since you had two sons. You can rest assured that I will not have children with Ai Xing. "

"Then I think this marriage is very good!" Sid said without hesitation.

As for Llanada and the others, they also feel that if there is no issue of heirs, and only the name of a queen can save a lot of blood and military expenses, it is a very cost-effective deal.

"Since this is the case, then this matter is settled." Luo Huan stood up and patted the ashes that did not exist on his buttocks. "Let's start preparing for this matter."

"Your Majesty..." Marmon Luo was also in this discussion. He walked to Luo Huan's side and lowered his voice, "Do you want to ask Mao Xiaohua? Will he agree to this matter?"

Luo Huan was slightly taken aback, and asked back: "Why would he disagree? He has always been on my side..."

However, halfway through the conversation, Luo Huan suddenly felt guilty for no reason, and vaguely felt sorry for Mao Xiaohua in some way.

but……

He thought carefully, and felt that there was nothing to feel sorry for him.

He is still his lover, his closest friend, and his most trusted general.

It was clear to both of them that it was impossible for two men to marry, and as the king of Royce, sooner or later he would have a wife.

A queen like Ai Xing who does not interfere with each other is the best choice.

But if he was really so confident, why didn't he tell him about it immediately?

Luo Huan was a little dazed, but quickly buried his faint worry and uneasiness in his heart, and his voice was firm: "I will go and tell him about this in person, and he will be happy for me..."

However, before the words were finished, Luo Huan saw the black-haired young man at the entrance of the main hall.

The heated discussion atmosphere suddenly stopped, everyone shut up tactfully, and then silently exited the hall.

Although it is common for Luna people to find a partner before marriage, this kind of relationship will not change after marriage. Even if they no longer have a physical relationship, they will still be good friends.

But the atmosphere at this time became strange for no reason, no one wanted to stay here for a long time.

But after a while, only Luo Huan and Mao Xiaohua were left in the hall.

"You're here?" Luo Huan said first, "I'm going to find you, and I want to tell you something."

Mao Xiaohua walked into the hall slowly, his leg was seriously injured and he limped when he walked.

He walked in front of Luo Huan and looked at the man: "Yes, I'm here, just tell me."

"I..." Luo Huan's voice became a little hesitant for no reason, he hated himself like this, so he said, "I plan to get married, with a woman named Ai Xing."

Mao Xiaohua's voice was very calm: "I see, it's nothing, you don't need to discuss your marriage without telling me."

"It's not what you think..." Luo Huan tried to explain, "I met Ai Xing this afternoon, she is not a difficult person to get along with, and I will not have any intersection with her..."

"If it's a wife, how can it be said that there will be no intersection?" Mao Xiaohua asked back, "If there is really no intersection, why didn't you dare to look me in the eye when you said that?"

"That's not a real marriage at all! It's just a political marriage. There is no emotion at all, and there won't even be any physical entanglement. It's just a name." Luo Huan was anxious, "Why do you have such an attitude? Treat me?!"

"Then what attitude should I use?" Mao Xiaohua felt sad for a while, "Like them, wishing you happily? Blessing the person I love, who is going to marry someone else soon?"

Mao Xiaohua's words pierced Luo Huan's heart.

Luo Huan couldn't help becoming anxious: "I love you, so I know very well that I accept everything about you, whether you are human, leopard, or leopard-headed, I have never hesitated. The same Yes, if you love me, you should also understand that I am the king of Royce, I will eventually have a political marriage, and I will marry my queen sooner or later. Aixing is the best choice...you should learn to accept it , the woman who became my wife!"

Mao Xiaohua trembled all over. He looked at Luo Huan and felt a pang of sadness in his heart.

That's right, he has long been prepared for this, such a realization.Even back then, when Luo Huan attempted to marry his cousin in order to unify Luna, he even planned to visit the king who sold his body with great interest.

But now...

Maybe it's been too long since those things, or maybe I'm too obsessed with Luo Huan's tenderness and devotion.

When he suddenly heard this kind of news, he found that he couldn't accept it at all.

Why?Why is this happening?

Mao Xiaohua asked herself, but he couldn't find the answer.

Maybe those marriages before were not out of Luo Huan's intention, he knew he didn't want to, so he wouldn't mind.

But this time is different, Luo Huan is willing, he is willing that the media is marrying another woman, he is willing to let another woman stand by his side, and become the lover in the world, while he can only hide in the shadows and never see the sun.

After Luo Huan finished saying this, he felt a burst of regret. He didn't know what happened to him.

He hadn't felt this kind of feeling for a long time, that kind of fear welling up from the bottom of his heart.

In order to hide this fear, he only showed a strong and irresistible tone, even with a hint of roar.

But now, when he saw Mao Xiaohua's eyes, he felt uncomfortable, and this discomfort turned into deeper fear.He took two deep breaths to calm himself down, and then, in a gentle voice, said slowly: "Will you...will you agree to my marriage?"

Mao Xiaohua pursed her lips tightly, and after a while, he asked, "If I say I disagree, will you change your mind?"

If Luo Huan says yes, then... I will no longer object, and I will stand by his side in the future.

A voice said from the bottom of Mao Xiaohua's heart.

But Luo Huan didn't answer right away. He looked at the young man in front of him for a long time and thought about many possibilities, then slowly shook his head: "I will not change my mind. I have decided to marry her. Please forgive me, I can't give up conquering Shah's thoughts, I can't just go back halfway through."

Mao Xiaohua turned around, but Luo Huan grabbed her arm.

Luo Huan's voice was urgent, his eyes were slightly red: "Please believe me, this marriage will not have any impact on our relationship. I have already explained to Ai Xing that I will not touch her, let alone give her She really has all the rights of a queen. She is just one of our captives, and she only has the name of a queen. Her existence will not cause the slightest threat or harm to me. I... love you, and I will only love you .”

Mao Xiaohua bit her lip: "If it's really as good and righteous as you said, why didn't you dare to tell me about it? Why is your voice trembling? Why don't you even dare to look at me now?"

"Do you have to do this?!" Luo Huan felt more anxious than ever, as if something wanted to vent in his heart, he suddenly lost his temper and roared, "I told you, nothing will change, she won't affect us at all, Why don't you believe me! Why don't you agree? Could it be that the Shah people's constant rebellion is something to be happy about?!"

Mao Xiaohua's chin lifted slightly. That's right, the more Luo Huan persisted, the more unhappy she became.

However, Mao Xiaohua herself didn't know why this happened.

He just stared at the man in front of him, and in an instant, for no reason, he suddenly remembered the words of that young man in Philip's palace many years ago.

"If you never loved her, why did you marry her? Since you married her, why didn't you love her?"

"I don't want what happened in the past to happen again." Mao Xiaohua said slowly, "I knew a long time ago that one day, you will get married and have a wife. When that day comes, that is, The end of our relationship."

"I can't change your mind, and I have no right to stop your footsteps. Conquering Shah and unifying this continent is your dream since you were young, and I, whether as your subordinate, your friend, or Your lover should not kill this ideal that you have worked so hard for for so long."

"So, let's end our relationship here! I don't want to be the one who seduces other people's husbands, and I don't even want to be the destroyer of that marriage relationship."

Mao Xiaohua paused for a moment, stared into Luo Huan's eyes, and said word by word: "Let's -- let's -- split -- let's --."

"I don't agree!" Luo Huan roared, "I absolutely, can't agree! Don't even think about it, this is absolutely impossible!"

"Then..." Mao Xiaohua suddenly stretched out her hand and tore off her clothes, "Since neither of us is willing to give in, let's duel! Just like those warriors in the Alanwei Games, duel!"

Under the light, a fit male body was presented in front of Luo Huan.

That body is full of explosive power, the muscles are well-proportioned, the waist and back are well defined, the abdominal muscles are clear, and the entire skin has a thin layer of oil.It was the standard attire of those fighting fighters at the Alan Guard Games.

"Oh!" Luo Huan suddenly sneered, "You have already applied sesame oil on your body? I didn't notice that you tied up your hair before. You didn't intend to talk to me at all, did you? Before you came, you just Are you planning to duel with me and break up with me?"

Mao Xiaohua looked at Luo Huan arrogantly: "Are you scared?"

With a snap, Luo Huan tore off his clothes and threw them on the ground, walked to the side of the main hall, reached out to fish out a handful of oil from the oil lamp, and wiped it on himself: "I will be afraid? Don't forget, I was a snow mountain back then. The winner of the temple duel! You... don't even think about breaking up with me, no matter what happens, no matter how many women I have, you don't want to break up with me."