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It's obvious that Shao Siyuan and the little girl Ayao were women who were attracted and provoked by Jiang Che.
Her husband was exceptionally talented, handsome, refined and easy-going, powerful in cultivation, a gentleman, gentle and refined. Apart from being a womanizer, 557 almost fulfilled all the fantasies of a young girl in love. It was perfectly normal for him to attract attention and be admired by other women.
Ali had anticipated this, but she didn't expect the day to come so soon.
Before today, Ali wouldn't say she disliked Shao Siyuan and A Yao, but she didn't like them much either; she was just indifferent to ordinary people.
She is indeed generous, but that's selective; her tolerance is limited to Jiang Che alone.
These two women are openly trying to steal her man, so she can't exactly offer advice and schemes, can she?
Now things are completely different. After last night's painful lesson, Ali has completely changed her mind.
The five sisters formed an alliance, fighting on the front lines and displaying all their skills, yet they were still no match for Jiang Che, this great demon king. Instead, they were easily suppressed by him, leaving Ali somewhat bewildered...
Only then did she belatedly realize that Jiang Che had restrained himself earlier to take care of her frailty, which was why he hadn't used his full strength.
Although she is now a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, she is still no match for Jiang Che, a peak Nascent Soul expert, and was easily defeated, leaving her no choice but to beg for mercy.
The gap between realms is like an insurmountable chasm.
What if the sisters, even when they join forces, are still no match for Jiang Che, this great demon king?
Of course, we should continue to find allied sisters and expand our team!
The five of them are no match for Jiang Che, but surely ten of them could take him down!
Those who persevere will be rewarded.
Ali firmly believes that as long as there are enough people, one day she will be able to completely suppress Jiang Che and turn the serfs upside down!
He firmly pinned Jiang Che, that great demon king, beneath him!
Originally, A-Li was still a bit unsure about the right candidates, but since Shao Siyuan and A-Yao had come to her, she decided to accept them without hesitation.
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With many thoughts flashing through her mind, Ali's eyes sparkled, and she blinked her beautiful eyes as she looked at Shao Siyuan and A Yao in front of her. With a gentle smile, she asked in a sweet voice.
"Ladies, how does the tea taste?"
"Are you still satisfied?"
"The tea has a rich, lingering aroma, with a bittersweet flavor; it's quite good..."
Shao Siyuan took a small sip, savoring it briefly before praising it.
Having a deep understanding of tea ceremony, Shao Siyuan was naturally able to easily discern the unique quality of the hot tea in her cup, which was significantly better than the tea she had tasted before. This left Shao Siyuan slightly puzzled and confused.
By offering such fine tea to himself and A Yao, could it be that Gongsun Li has already begun to accept him?
"Indeed...it's quite good..."
The little girl wrinkled her face, smacked her cherry lips twice, and said something insincere, also praising the girl.
In fact, she only felt that the tea was bitter and hard to swallow, and she didn't know what was good about it. It was a far cry from the milk tea that Jiang Che had made her drink last time!
Ayao is a simple foodie, completely different from Shao Siyuan, so she naturally can't appreciate the uniqueness of these teas.
Although she's a bit silly and cute, Ayao isn't someone who lacks emotional intelligence; she naturally knows how to respond in this situation.
Thinking of the milk tea Jiang Che had given her during the last boat trip on the lake to admire the lanterns, the little girl swallowed hard and suddenly asked.
"Sister Ali, is Brother Jiang Che home today?"
After tasting it last time, Ayao couldn't stop thinking about milk tea and always wanted to try it again. This was one of the reasons why she accompanied Shao Siyuan to Qingyun Manor every day.
For a foodie like Ayao, nothing is more tempting than delicious food.
Upon hearing the little girl speak, Shao Siyuan's eyes flickered slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Ali, quietly waiting for her to continue.
Noticing Shao Siyuan and A Yao's various actions, A Li chuckled inwardly, becoming even more certain of her guess. Her mind raced, and she gently shook her head, speaking.
"My husband has already left today and probably won't be back anytime soon..."
Upon hearing this, Shao Siyuan and A Yao exchanged a glance, both seeing shock and astonishment in each other's eyes.
Before that, they had never heard a word about it!
"Sister Ali, when will Brother Jiang Che be back?"
Ayao continued to press for answers, feeling extremely frustrated.
Jiang Che has already left, so is her wish to taste milk tea again going to be completely dashed?
"Well, it will take anywhere from two months to several months. My husband will definitely return to Chang'an before the end of the year..."
After thinking for a moment, Ali gave a more specific time, paused slightly, and teased.
"Does my sister have something important to discuss with her in order to find a husband?"
"If you have any, you can tell your older sister, and she will pass it on for you..."
Although Jiang Che had already left Chang'an City, he had a communication spirit stone, so it was not difficult for A-Li to see him.
"No, I just want to drink that sweet drink that my brother makes, it's called milk tea..."
Under Ali's teasing and playful gaze, the little girl's pretty face flushed slightly. She stretched out her delicate white hand and gestured something, muttering softly.
A slight panic began to rise within her. Why was Sister Ali looking at her like that? Could it be that she had already guessed the reason why Xiao Yuan and I had visited her several times?
"milk tea?"
"Qingyun Manor has plenty of this kind of drink..."
"If my sister likes it, why don't we stay at Qingyun Manor for a few days?"
"I guarantee you'll drink your fill!"
"The older sister took an instant liking to her two younger sisters and wanted to become friends with them..."
Hearing the little girl's words, Ali paused for a moment, her eyes sparkling, and instantly came up with a plan. She followed up on what the little deer girl had said and extended an invitation.
She was both amused and exasperated; she really hadn't expected that this little girl, Ayao, would be such a foodie.
Ali was naturally familiar with milk tea, a drink that Jiang Che had made when he was bored in his spare time.
Later, the recipe was passed on to Xiaolian, and now all the milk tea in Qingyun Manor is made by Xiaolian and a few other maids.
When Ali first tasted it, she also thought the food was indeed good, but after drinking it for a while, she felt that it was just so-so, nothing special.
"Really!"
"Ah Yao is willing, thank you Ah Li!"
Hearing that Ali said she could drink as much as she wanted, the little girl's eyes lit up, and she nodded hurriedly, agreeing without thinking. She was slightly excited and had already begun to imagine her wonderful life in Qingyun Manor.
Previously, the little girl always thought that only Jiang Che had milk tea.
If they had known that Qingyun Manor had a large stock of milk tea, they would have shamelessly stayed there long ago.
"Sister Shao Siyuan, what's your opinion?"
Seeing the little girl agree, Ali's lips curled up slightly, a strange smile flashing in her eyes. She turned to look at Shao Siyuan beside her and asked.
Ayao also looked at her best friend Xiaoyuan with pleading eyes, reaching out her delicate white hand to tug at Shao Siyuan's skirt, wanting the other party to agree immediately.
"Since Sister Ali has so kindly invited me, then I will accept without hesitation..."
"I'll have to bother Sister Ali a lot more in the future..."
Noticing the pleading look in A Yao's eyes, Shao Siyuan found it quite amusing, feeling both amused and exasperated, but he didn't refuse and readily agreed.
She used to righteously declare that she would never easily succumb to fate, but now she's been completely won over by a cup of milk tea?
What a true little foodie!
Shao Siyuan is shrewd and perceptive, and naturally she could sense that Ali's attitude today was completely different from usual.
Although he had doubts, he didn't think too much about it, simply assuming that he had already gained the woman's initial approval.
Upon hearing Ali's invitation, he naturally accepted.
"In that case, my two younger sisters will stay at Qingyun Manor from now on..."
"Your sister will definitely treat you well..."
"Little Yao, I'll take you to get some milk tea right now..."
Ah Li smiled and spoke in a gentle voice.
As long as these two women can stay in Qingyun Manor, Ali is confident that she has a hundred ways to make them her true confidantes who can share joys and sorrows and eat candied hawthorns together!
"Yay! Yay!"
"Wuhu, long live Sister Ali!"
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In the clouds.
The vast desert of Yunzhong is filled with endless yellow sand and is home to numerous dynasties and noble families, among which the Golden Court Kingdom, Thousand Caves City, and Jade City are the most prominent, and there are countless other kingdoms of all sizes.
The Great Wall stands on the dividing line between the Yunzhong Desert and the Heluo region. Inside the pass belongs to the Tang Dynasty, while outside the pass is a vast and untamed desert wilderness, where various monsters often run rampant, disturbing the safety of the people on the frontier of the Tang Dynasty.
Since ascending the throne, the Empress has focused on recuperation and development, treated the people well, stopped outward expansion, and paid close attention to the problems on the frontier of the Tang Dynasty.
They dispatched 100,000 troops to garrison the Great Wall, the northern wilderness, the warlord regions, and the South China Sea.
The northern wilderness is personally overseen by General Yun Hong to deal with the harassment from the nomadic tribes of the northern grasslands, while the South China Sea is guarded by the Storm Army under the command of Sikong Zhen to protect the peace of the region.
The regional military governors were guarded by Li Xin, the former crown prince, who dominated their respective regions.
The Great Wall was guarded by the Great Wall Guards, who were responsible for defending against monster attacks and protecting the safety of the people living along the Great Wall.
The highest-ranking general of the Great Wall Guard is Hua Mulan, the female war goddess of the Tang Dynasty. Under Hua Mulan are Su Lie, Jia Luo, Shen Mengxi, Kai, Baili Shouyue and others, as well as Li Bai, the Qinglian Sword Immortal, who is outside the formal organization and not under the jurisdiction of the Great Wall Guard.
It is thanks to the dedication of these people that the Great Wall has been able to remain peaceful over the years.
Hua Mulan was born into a family of generals and showed extraordinary talent for cultivation from a young age. Influenced by her family's education, she aspired to lead troops into battle and serve her country with utmost loyalty. After reaching adulthood, she went directly to the Great Wall to guard it.
Since she began guarding the border, Mulan has worked diligently and made many outstanding contributions. She was appointed by the Empress as the Great General Who Pacifies the West, also known as the Goddess General. She was highly skilled and held a high position in the army. She was a great general respected by all the soldiers guarding the Great Wall.
Su Lie was also from a prestigious family. He was originally the general guarding the Great Wall, but because he made the decision to open markets with Yu Cheng and Jin Ting, the Great Wall was ravaged by monsters. As a result, he was demoted one rank and placed after Hua Mulan.
Su Lie felt deeply guilty about the wrong decision he had made, and he did not complain at all about being demoted. He was a great help to Mulan.
After the destruction of Thousand Caves City, Galo joined the Great Wall Guard by chance, with the wish to find the scattered Thousand Caves Books.