Galina showed a slightly bewildered expression, her rather pretty face appeared on the verge of tears. Her performance as a fragile beauty could even rival that of Empress Wunan, causing any man and even woman to feel a great deal of sympathy for this girl.

Unfortunately, Xu Xiaomeng was heartless. Her eyes appeared even darker, not unlike those of voids, appearing to try to swallow the foreigner.

“I have falsely led Xiao Xi to believe that you were, at least an individual with little threat toward me, and consequently the empire. Considering how the people of Jianghu bare great disdain for those outside the control of the former Great Sui Dynasty she would undoubtedly be influenced,” Xu Xiaomeng said, her arms placed along her side.

“While her rather hostile behaviours were unexpected, at the very least the information I had told her restrained herself from ending your life there,” Xu Xiaomeng continued, her face as if a frozen iceberg, unchanged since the beginning of time.

“The first time that I had suspected you was when Liu One had brandished his sword toward you, yet you gave off no reaction,” Xu Xiaomeng said.

Afterwards, Xiao Xi had hurled countless insults at you when you had responded with barely any defiance,” Xu Xiaomeng remarked.

“And what if I did not understand what she was saying, considering that I am a foreigner,” Galina asked, her voice full of indignity.

“Even if you did not understand, her tone and glare is obviously hostile, appearing to be full of murderous intent, which typically caused people to flee, yet you simply covered yourself with blankets, offering only a token of resistance, especially considering that Liu One already had planned to kill you,” Xu Xiaomeng responded,” The only reason you had not fled was because you have understood that I had forced Liu One to stand down.”

Galina did not reply.

“The second time that I had suspected you were regarding your face, Liu One had said that you have come from a village and had nursed him back to health, yet your appearance seemed to have not been weathered, and your hands are as delicate as a child,” Xu Xiaomeng continued, speaking ruthlessly.

“What if I am a sister, working as a nun of the church?” Galina asked once more, it appeared that although tears were welling up in her eyes, it never fell onto her face.

“The religion of the Far East and particularly in the North prioritise virtue and maidenhood, what virtue did you show by sleeping with Liu One,” Xu Xiaomeng said, her tone rather distant.

“Regardless, the third, and final factor that convinced me that you are far more than you appear is your knowledge regarding warfare,” Xu Xiaomeng stated.

“You showed a great deal of interest during our discussion, proposing the tactic of horse carried artillery,” Xu Xiaomeng rubbed the centre of her palm with her thumb, but did not stop,” However, what form of simple peasant knows such knowledge in a detailed fashion by simple observation, your manner of speech clearly showcased wisdom.”

“Are you going to kill me?” Galina’s tears appeared to have dried up as if they were never there, and she asked in a remarkably stern tone.

Xu Xiaomeng’s expressionless face did not change, yet her eyes showed a hint of confusion.

“Why would I kill you when you have such knowledge?” Xu Xiaomeng asked, her voice unchanged.

“If your intention was to destabilize our revolution, you would have simply killed Liu One and fled, considering that I was still in a coma when you two have met, it would be of great detriment to the revolution,” Xu Xiaomeng said.

“At the very least, you have shown yourself to not harbour ill intent, thus I have considered your extensive knowledge, and have decided to place you in charge of reports and intelligence gathering,” Xu Xiaomeng’s hand appeared by her sides.

“I am an individual from an enemy nation, are you not afraid that I will betray you?” Galina appeared more comfortable and changed her posture into a more relaxed manner.

“That is indeed a problem, thus I have decided for you to be married to Liu One as his primary wife, though I cannot guarantee that he will not take concubines,” Xu Xiaomeng replied as a matter of fact.

“Very well,” Galina gave off a rather bold smile and approached Xu Xiaomeng. Giving the silver-haired girl a hug, she quietly admired the influence immortality has on a person’s appearance.

Xu Xiaomeng’s ice-cold expression displayed a slight crack in objection and quickly distanced herself from the bold woman.

“I do not know if this is a custom of your culture, but do not touch me,” Xu Xiaomeng’s tone, however, did not change.

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“Very, considering that I will be married to Liu One, I may as well offer you my history as a dowry,” Galina said with a slightly foolish laugh.

“I am the sixth child of the former Empress of Nitsa,” Galina said but was abrupt paused by an obvious change of Xu Xiaomeng’s indifferent attitude to one of hostility.

“I will give you any aid if you wish to take the throne,” Xu Xiaomeng said with emphasis on every word.

“I am a bastard, illegitimate, and was sent far away from the capital to prevent me from getting political influence, I did not learn of my heritage until much later, I know that you hate your monarchs, but I’m not one of them,” Galina said in a rapid manner, but Xu Xiaomeng’s attitude did not change.

“One of the nations in the Far East, L'hexagone, had a movement similar to yours fifty years prior, though it was ultimately suppressed, it had inspired many people in the Far East and North to take up similar actions, I too opposed the monarchical rule,” Galina said, changing back to a far more natural speed after realising that Xu Xiaomeng’s hostility would not end.

Xu Xiaomeng did not reply. Placing her hands behind her back once more, Xu Xiaomeng decided to return to the palace, leaving Galina behind.

“Do I still get a position in the general staff?’ Galina asked, raising her voice so that Xu Xiaomeng could hear in the distance.

Xu Xiaomeng’s steps paused a little, before throwing a cloth bag toward Galina. As it landed, the sound of wood hitting against the floor could be heard.

After Xu Xiaomeng had left, Galina finally retrieved the cloth bag, revealing two wooden slips, inscribed with an incredibly distinct form of writing compared to that of Xiao Xi’s rather overbearing style, and Xu Xiaomeng’s rather amateurish writing, instead, it appeared rather difficult for Galina to comprehend.

Ultimately, she decided to consult Ma Wen still within the tent.

Taking one of the slips, Ma Wen gave off a chuckle, before pointing to words on the emblem he was holding, which had long dried.

“I have heard the writing of lady Xu is peerless and elegant, unfortunately, the only time she ever writes is on bamboo slips and paper used for administration. It is a true shame that your skills in our language are still insufficient, and could not recognise the beauty within these words,” Ma Wen said, before placing his slips in front of Galina.

“These words write finance, training and logistics,” Ma Wen said before point to the remaining one,” This one is finalising reports and the command of gathering intelligence, obviously, Lady Xu had planned to give this to us previously but has decided otherwise.”

Ma Wen placed the wooden slips into the hands of Galina, before speaking,” It is clear that Lady Xu had the intention to assign someone in these positions since the very beginning, and we were chosen,” Ma Wen explained, speaking in a rather simple manner toward Galina.

Galina gave off a slightly forced smile, it was unsure if it was due to the manner Ma Wen had said, or due to Xu Xiaomeng’s actions.

After some time, she decided to approach the residence of Liu One once again.

Liu Two was incredibly agitated, as he had yet to find Xu Xiaomeng.

During the past five months, the majority of the citizens were not informed of Xu Xiaomeng’s coma, thus, Lady Wei did not know of the significance of Xu Xiaomeng’s reappearance.

Liu Two, however, was fully aware of the circumstances, considering Liu One is in one of the highest positions in the government.

Unfortunately, when he reached the living quarters, Xu Xiaomeng was long gone.

Carrying an expression of disappointment, he ultimately decided to return to Liu residence, as he took each step, it was slightly heavy.

Noticing Liu One was sitting in the courtyard, he promptly greeted his older brother, before similarly sitting down.

“Older brother, how is Lady Li?’ Liu Two asked, his hand reaching to pour himself tea.

Liu One did not reply and simply gave off a rather long sigh. Liu Two responded with an expression of confusion, before noticing a long list of items on the porcelain table on their courtyard.

“Older brother, where did Lady Wei gain such a fortune?” Liu Two asked.

Liu One shook his head,” It is not our third brother.”

“Then could it be me?” Liu Two asked once more.

Liu One grew slightly irritated and smacked Liu Two on his head.

“You fool, it’s me,” Liu One said dejectedly, before drinking the tea Liu Two had poured.

“Second brother, Lady Li is still within the barracks, I heard she’s going out through the Western entrance,” Liu One said before Liu Two could complain. Thus, Liu Two left the courtyard, leaving behind Liu One to remain in their residence.

Xu Xiaomeng’s hands were placed behind her back, while her footsteps were light, to a degree that almost no sound could be heard.

Thus, the sound of Liu Two’s own footsteps was especially noticeable.

“Why has Sir Liu Two approach me?” Xu Xiaomeng asked, her face expressionless, though not as hostile as it was when she was made aware of Galina’s identity.

“Lady Li, has your body recovered?” Liu Two asked, his tone sounding far more soothing than it was when he had conversed with Liu One.

“My body recovered after a day, I had simply chosen to sleep for those five months,” Xu Xiaomeng corrected, her tone aloof as if she was describing was another person.

“I understand,” Liu Two showed an understanding smile, though uncomparable to Li Ming’s typically benevolent smile it still carried a faint resemblance,” It is important to rest, especially considering that lady has been working such a degree over the past few years,” Liu Two said in a sympathetic tone.

“Stop smiling,” Xu Xiaomeng said, appearing similarly unpathetic as she had before. It appeared that she had not placed any importance what Liu Two had said.

Liu Two gave a weak smile in return before the expression completely faded.

“Lady Li, although I am powerless, I still wish to remind you that it is important for a person to seek company, even emperors have concubines they vent on, and eunuch they confide in,” Liu Two said, his facial muscles appeared to be slightly struggling to refrain from smiling.

Xu Xiaomeng thought that this man was truly irritating in her heart, and wondered how Li Ming had dealt with Liu Two.

After a short period of consideration, Xu Xiaomeng attempted to give off Li Ming’s signature smile, though it appeared to be rather forced.

Fortunately, Liu Two appeared slightly absent-minded, and could not help but once more grin upon seeing the spring-like smile appearing on Xu Xiaomeng’s face once more.

Ultimately, he said a few more comforting words, before returning back to the Liu residence.

Xu Xiaomeng did not speak a single word, and her forced smile soon faded, and once more replaced with the ice-berg like expression.

She walked once more unto the streets, noticing the stalls have closed, she walked rather swiftly and soon returned to the palace.

Upon entering, she did not greet any guards and entered the study.

Dipping her brush into the already grounded inkstone, she off a sound of appreciation toward Xiao Xi, who had unknowingly entered the room.

Placing her pen on an unused piece of paper, she tried to imitate Li Ming’s form of writing.

After a long time passed, she leaned closer toward the piece of paper, before a true smile blossomed on her face.

The smile appeared different from Li Ming’s smile, containing Xu Xiaomeng’s innocence, while also appearing much more fitting on her face. As the moonlight shorn on her body, combined with her already luminescent hair, it appeared incredibly enchanting.

This does indeed look like sir’s writing, she thought as she looked at the still-wet ink.