Both Shen Guilan and Murong Jue looked at her in shock. She seemed like a different person from the Demon Queen they knew.
The so - called Demon Queen in the palace was actually a brave and resourceful woman, and also the eldest princess of Southern Chu who cared about the world.
Ordinary men couldn't hold a candle to her.
Not only Huo Wei, but when Dugu Luanyue said she would sacrifice herself for the world, all the men present were shocked. Some even didn't dare to look at this dazzling woman.
Dugu Luanyue's plan was both ingenious and risky. But if it went smoothly, the crisis in Danyang City could be resolved as soon as possible.
Everyone discussed in the room all night. After confirming the deployment of each area in the city and the routes for material allocation one by one, Shen Guilan found that it was already dawn.
He thought he should inform that crazy bastard about this. So he immediately came to Huo Wei's room and knocked on the door with his index finger.
"Crazy Huo, are you awake?"
Huo Wei had been lying in bed for a whole day. It had to be said that after taking the Nine - Lives Golden Pill, just two hours later, he no longer felt the alternating chills and fever.
After a sound sleep, he felt like he had come back to life, but he was still a bit weak.
He replied lazily, "Yes."
Outside the door, Shen Guilan's voice was a bit solemn. "Last night, Her Majesty the Queen summoned me and the ministers to discuss and changed the strategy for Danyang City. In two days, the court will actively open the South Gate."
Shen Guilan briefly told Huo Wei about Dugu Luanyue's plan. Huo Wei said inside the room,
"Her style is a bit similar to mine when I'm in battle. Fortune favors the bold. It's risky but ingenious. I agree with it.
With all the people in the city vying for the eight - hundred spots every day, it will be easier to manage them."
Outside, Shen Guilan pursed his lips, hesitating whether to say the last sentence. After some hesitation, he still said it. "Her Majesty the Queen said that if this matter brings disaster to Southern Chu, she will sacrifice herself to atone for her sins."
In an instant, Huo Wei flipped off the bed and rushed weakly to the inside of the door.
"That old bastard Murong Min caused this mess, but she has to take the responsibility?
Shen Guilan, bring me my armor! I'll go and guard the border myself. If anyone escapes, I'll take the responsibility with her!"
Shen Guilan sighed. "I knew you'd react like this, but your body is still too weak to move around. I'll lock your door. You should have a good rest."
He took out a copper lock from his sleeve, put it on Huo Wei's door, and then left with a lift of his foot. He could hear Huo Wei's curses coming from behind.
Sheng Yunqi had left the South Gate of Danyang City in the afternoon of this day with Dugu Luanyue's order and began to deploy troops on the border of Southern Chu.
He also received the news that the Emperor and Queen of Southern Chu had officially arrived at the border. So he rushed there.
Dugu Luanyue had been busy for two days without closing her eyes. The deployment and plan in the city had been arranged one by one.
Huo Wei had given an order. His subordinates regarded the Queen as they regarded the Prince of Yuzhang in the army and obeyed unconditionally. And there were many brave generals under him who cooperated fully with the Queen's order, which set a good example.
Tomorrow was the day to implement the plan. Everything had been arranged. At this moment, she was dragging her tired body and about to return to her courtyard.
After walking through a corridor, she passed by Huo Wei's room without even glancing at it. She was still very angry.
But at this time, Aunt Meijiang said from behind, "Your Majesty, why is there such a delicate copper lock on the Prince of Yuzhang's door? Who locked him in the room?"
Dugu Luanyue stopped and looked over sideways. "I guess it should be Military Advisor Shen. He's always tough - mouthed but soft - hearted. He probably wants Huo Wei to have a good rest."
Inside the room, Huo Wei had recovered a lot in the past few days. He could hear every little sound outside.
He didn't know if it was the effect of the golden pill, but he felt his hearing had improved.
Huo Wei's cold voice came from inside. "Stop."
Dugu Luanyue glanced at the copper lock. "You should have a good rest in the room. I'm going back to my room first."
Huo Wei asked, "How many days will it take at the earliest for the first batch of people to leave through the South Gate?"
Dugu Luanyue replied, "Two or three days. We can almost confirm who can leave the city by then."
Huo Wei took two steps back, spread his legs, and kicked forward forcefully. The copper lock was kicked to pieces at once.
Huo Wei opened the door. He was wearing a white nightgown. "Come in for a while." He reached out an arm from the door and pulled her in.
Then the door slammed shut. Aunt Meijiang gritted her teeth and glared. "Your Highness! You're really pissing this old servant off!"
Dugu Luanyue stood coldly inside the door. She found that Huo Wei's room had been thoroughly cleaned. Even the lotus - blue curtains in the room had been replaced with light apricot ones, and the bedding on the bed had also been changed.
The bathtub behind the screen was still steaming with white mist, and there was a smell of medicinal herbs.
Huo Wei explained, "Shen Guilan said I'm the Poison King and was afraid there might be some residual poison. So he sent someone to clean the room inside and out last night and change everything. You can rest assured."
Dugu Luanyue said coldly, "Open the door. I want to go out."
Huo Wei's black eyes darkened. "I haven't talked to you for several days. Is this how you treat me as soon as you come in?"
Her charming jade eyes were a bit red because she hadn't slept for several nights. The whites of her eyes were full of hideous red blood - streaks.
Dugu Luanyue smoothed out the wrinkled sleeves of her robe. Her voice was as cold as an ice cellar.
"I'm tired. I want to take a nap. Let me out."
Huo Wei didn't know where he had offended her again. His tone softened a bit. "I called you here to thank you for the golden pill. I'm much better now."
Dugu Luanyue said indifferently, "You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank yourself for helping Southern Chu. I'm just repaying the favor."
Huo Wei was not a patient man. He wouldn't ask one question after another. When his temper flared up, he roared, "What did I do wrong this time? Why are you giving me the cold shoulder again?"
Dugu Luanyue turned around and walked towards the door, but Huo Wei grabbed her and pinned her tightly against a pillar.
Huo Wei was only wearing an extremely thin white nightgown made of tussah silk. His long black hair was loose, and his face was pale under his gloomy expression.
Because of the extremely thin tussah silk, Dugu Luanyue could feel every contour of his body. She felt a bit embarrassed.
The white collar in front of Huo Wei's chest was half - open, and his well - developed pectoral muscles were right in front of her eyes. She said coldly, "Let me go!"
Huo Wei's fierce black eyes glinted with cold light. His thin lips curled up. "You're so cold to me. Do you think I'll let you go?"