"Ashes? You...you want to kill Meng Dan, how could you be so cruel?" Hanxiang's smile froze instantly, she looked at Chen Sheng in disbelief and said:

"The emperor is the leader of all races. Shouldn't he be a hero? Just like my father, he is generous, kind, brave, and has all the excellent qualities, so he will be recognized by everyone. You are obviously very concerned about me and friendly. Are you pretending?"

"It is precisely because I am the leader of all tribes that I can't bear to watch the war rekindled from the land of Huijiang, and the two sides were killed and injured, so I had to kill Meng Dan. The cruelty to him alone was the kindness to everyone." Chen Sheng replied.

"You are talking nonsense, what does war have to do with Mengdan? My father doesn't want to fight at all, he just wants to lead the people to live a good life. As long as you don't send people to fight us, there will be no war in the future when you return to Xinjiang." Hanxiang retorted.

"Your father doesn't want to fight, and I don't want to fight. We are all working for peace. But we don't know each other, we only have hatred and no trust. Although there is a truce now, we are both wary. Your father dares not disband the warriors of the tribe and let them graze and farm. I am also worried that the truce will be returned to Xinjiang, and that it is just to recuperate, in order to set off a greater rebellion, and can only send heavy troops to garrison."

Chen Sheng put his hands on Han Xiang's shoulders and asked solemnly: "Think about it, what would happen if the marriage that symbolizes peace between the two tribes is cancelled in this case? There is no doubt that there is only war."

"No, as long as you don't send troops to attack, I will convey your kindness to my father after I go back and advise him to let go of his guard. As long as I communicate more and understand each other, peace will continue." Hanxiang said seriously.

"It's useless. Even if you can persuade your father, you can only get temporary peace. You are the pearl in Mu Zhuolun's hand. Only when you stay in the palace and are favored by me can I and your father have a foundation for trust. With trust, communication will be meaningful, otherwise there will be a slight friction, or a war will still lead to." Chen Sheng shook his head, then turned Hanxiang's body, let her look at him, and said seriously:

"Hanxiang, you must understand that the relationship between you and me is not a simple marriage, but a political marriage, which is related to the life and death of countless people in Huijiang. Moreover, marriage is just the first step. You must give birth to a prince for me as soon as possible. When the prince becomes an adult and is entrusted by me with important tasks, he will let go of his guard and integrate into the Qing Dynasty. Only when the prince becomes an adult and has people entrusted to him to help them, will he let go of his guard and integrate into the Qing Dynasty. Only when the peace truly comes and continues."

"But...but what should I do with my love? Mengdan and I...we..." Hanxiang closed her eyes in pain and murmured.

"Cry, I know you feel uncomfortable, it will be better if you cry." Chen Sheng hugged Hanxiang in his arms and gently stroked her spine.

The tears in Hanxiang's eyes could no longer be stopped. She started crying in Chen Sheng's arms. After a while, she choked and said, "Really... I can't really sacrifice my love. Is there any other way? I can't imagine the days without Meng Dan, nor can I imagine the pain of Meng Dan losing me."

"No, as a princess in Huijiang, this is a responsibility and mission that you cannot escape." Chen Sheng shook his head very surely, and then said: "You can't just think about your love. Those warriors confronting on the front line also have lovers and wives. Their love is equally sincere. When the war comes, I wonder how many couples will be separated forever and how many families will be broken. Do you have the heart to see such a result?

You have been supported by the people since childhood, and you have the best food, use, and wear. Now it is time for you to contribute to the people. Do you want to ignore the love of thousands of people for your own love? Hanxiang, tell me, are you really such a selfish person?"

"No, I'm not." Hanxiang thought of the tribe's people who were looking forward to their husbands, lovers, children's return, and their desire for peace. She immediately shook her head and said with difficulty and firmness: "I will stay, give birth to your child, raise him, and bring true peace to the return of Xinjiang."

"That's right." Chen Sheng helped her wipe her tears and said, "There may not be love between you and me, but what you and I do is greater than love."

"Then can you let Meng Dan go and don't send someone to kill him? I swear to the True God that I will try my best to forget him." Hanxiang asked carefully.

"No need to do this. What I said before was just angry and wouldn't really send someone to kill him. Love is a very beautiful thing. If I had no choice, I wouldn't want to break you up. I have said before that your heart is free. You can think of him, or you can continue to love him, or even treat me as him. For example, now..." Chen Sheng hugged Hanxiang on his legs, put his hands into her clothes again, and continued:

"You can close your eyes, recall his appearance, recite his name, imagine that the person who hugs you is him, the person who caresses you is him, the person who kisses you is him, and the person who will be happy with you is him."

When Chen Sheng reached in, he could feel Han Xiang's body's resistance and stiffness, but he just held back and did not resist.

However, with Chen Sheng's bewitching guidance, Hanxiang slowly closed her eyes and imagined the scene he described. Her body gradually relaxed, wrapped her hand around Chen Sheng's neck, and even began to actively respond to his kiss.

The breeze in early spring blew, and the fragrance felt a little coolness, and then returned from fantasy to reality, realizing that he had been stripped away in public.

"Meng... Emperor, don't be here..." Hanxiang curled her body into Chen Sheng's arms and said in a low voice with a red face.

"Why, don't you like this place very much? The Imperial Garden has mountains, water, grass, and flowers. It is the most natural and beautiful place in the palace. You are the most beautiful woman in the world. Next is the most important moment in your life. Isn't it good to happen in the most beautiful place?" Chen Sheng asked knowingly, while his hands were constantly moving, continuing to stir up the incense lust.

"People... here... many people are watching... okay, let's go to the tent?" Hanxiang raised her head, looked at him with a blurred look, and begged in a low voice.

"What are some people afraid of? The combination between us is for the world to see. Isn't it just right for someone to be there? And I am the emperor. No matter where I go, there will be people around me, and the same goes for the tent. The space in the tent is small, and they are closer, so you will only be more shy." Chen Sheng said, kissing her earlobe, and then said to the eunuch beside him: "You go away and turn your back to avoid Xiang Fei's discomfort."

After the eunuch walked away, Chen Sheng said to Hanxiang: "It's OK this time. The rest are your personal maids. You won't be shy anymore, right?"

"But...but...here..."
Chapter completed!