The transmigrated wife is crazy and ruthless.

Chapter 313 He admitted it after just one trick.

Late at night, in the study of Li Cunxu at the Prince of Jin's residence.

The candlelight flickered, the night was as dark as ink, and all was silent.

Li Cunxu was alone, reviewing stack after stack of memorials.

The surroundings were so quiet that the only sound was the faint crackling of the candlelight.

The study was simply and solemnly furnished, with several antique calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, and various classics and documents neatly arranged on the bookshelves.

A large mahogany desk occupies the center of the room.

On it were placed the Four Treasures of the Study (writing brush, ink stick, inkstone, and paper), candlesticks, and memorials that had not yet been reviewed.

Li Cunxu, dressed in a long black robe, sat upright at his desk.

His face appeared exceptionally handsome in the candlelight, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes intently scanning the documents in his hands.

Occasionally, he would pause writing, gently stroke his forehead, ponder for a moment, and then continue writing annotations.

On the candlestick, the red candle had burned halfway down, and wax dripped slowly down its body, as if it too was tinged with endless sorrow.

Outside the window, moonlight spills onto the bluestone path in the courtyard, casting dappled shadows of the trees.

The occasional chirping of insects added to the tranquility.

A spring breeze swept by, bringing a touch of coolness.

Li Cunxu slightly raised his head, his gaze inadvertently sweeping towards the window, his thoughts drifting away.

He thought of the events of the past few days, and of Qiu Ziyue's beautiful face.

He refocused his attention on the memorial before him, took a deep breath, and tried to dispel the turmoil in his mind.

He knew that as the ruler of a region, he bore a heavy responsibility, and every decision he made was related to the fate of countless people.

These memorials were not merely a collection of words, but also contained the suffering of the people, the advice of officials, and information from the battlefield.

He needs to treat each one with care.

The world outside had fallen asleep, but the lights were still on in this small study.

It bears witness to his loneliness and perseverance.

Finally, after reviewing the last memorial, Li Cunxu put down his brush and stretched.

He stood up, walked to the window, and gazed at the hazy mountains in the distance and the bright moon in the sky.

An indescribable emotion welled up in my heart.

Suddenly, he heard a guard outside announce, "General Zhou is here to see you."

"Please come in," Li Cunxu thought to himself, wondering what General Zhou had come for so late.

A moment later, General Zhou Dewei walked in with steady steps.

He wore a dark brown battle robe with exquisite gold patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs, highlighting his status and position.

A black cloak draped over his battle robes, its edges gleaming with a faint silver sheen, shone brightly in the candlelight.

A long sword hung from his belt, making him appear even more heroic and extraordinary.

Zhou Dewei's face is resolute and vigorous, and the years have left deep marks on his face, but they have also added a touch of vicissitude to his charm.

His thick eyebrows were deeply etched, and his eyes were bright and piercing, radiating a sharp light as if they could see through everything in the world.

His temples were graying, he had broad shoulders and a robust physique.

All of these stories speak to his many years of combat experience and fearless spirit.

Zhou Dewei walked slowly to the Prince of Jin, stopped, clasped his hands together, and bowed deeply.

He gave a standard and respectful military salute.

His voice was deep and powerful: "This humble general, Zhou Dewei, pays his respects to the Prince of Jin."

Li Cunxu gently waved his hand, signaling Zhou Dewei to stand up: "General Zhou, please rise. You don't need to be so polite."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Dewei slowly stood up, but still maintained a humble posture.

He raised his head, his gaze fixed firmly on the Prince of Jin:

"This humble general dares not. Prince Jin is our lord, and this humble general should do his duty and serve the court faithfully."

Li Cunxu smiled and nodded:

"General Zhou, you are my most trusted general, and I know your loyalty and bravery well. What important matter do you have to report today?"

Zhou Dewei straightened his clothes and said seriously:

"Reporting to Prince Jin, I have come here regarding the issue of a headcount of the military personnel."

Li Cunxu's heart stirred, realizing that Zhou Dewei's words seemed somewhat deliberate.

"General Zhou, please speak."

"Recently, I took stock of the number of our troops and found that a few people were missing."

Qi Yuxuan, Leng Feng, and General Zhao Wanqing have disappeared without a trace. Whether they have an urgent mission is unknown.

Upon hearing this, Li Cunxu responded:

Why is General Zhou suddenly showing concern for them?

Zhou Dewei smiled, trying to hide his nervousness:

“Your Highness, you may not know this, but they were once one of us. Their sudden disappearance seems suspicious, so I have come to inquire.”

Li Cunxu tapped the table lightly, his gaze becoming profound:

"General Zhou, we've worked together for many years, and I know your thoughts very well. You've come to see me today, probably not just to inquire about them, are you?"

Zhou Dewei was slightly taken aback, but quickly regained his composure: "Prince Jin is overthinking it. This humble general is only concerned about his colleagues."

Li Cunxu stood up, walked up to Zhou Dewei, and carefully examined him.

Suddenly, a cold smile appeared on his lips:

"General Zhou, Qiu Ziyue, although your disguise skills are superb, you still revealed a flaw in front of me."

Zhou Dewei's expression changed drastically.

He peeled off the mask, instantly revealing Qiu Ziyue's familiar and beautiful face.

"Twilight Sparkle, I knew it was you. Don't even think about playing tricks on me."

Li Cunxu's voice carried a hint of determination.

Wow, you're really something!

Qiu Ziyue put her hands on her hips and said loudly:

"Lu Yuan Changming, how are you so smart? Even Yu Xuan and the guards couldn't see through it when I was in front of him. How did you do it?"

"Haha, because I know you too well. Besides, I really didn't see it; I was just guessing."

I was just trying to trick you, but you admitted it on your own. Who can you blame but yourself for being stupid?

Li Cunxu's serious face melted instantly, and he smiled.

"Lu Yuanchangming, you dare to laugh at me? I'll beat you to a pulp!"

Enraged, Qiu Ziyue ran over and punched Li Cunxu.

"You're coming again, Twilight Sparkle? No!"

Li Cunxu dodged the punch, but then wrapped his arm around Qiu Ziyue's waist and pulled her into his embrace.

"Okay, stop fooling around."

Qiu Ziyue pouted and said:

"Let me go, you pervert, you're always making me angry."

Li Cunxu smiled and released Qiu Ziyue: "It's so late, go and get some rest."

Qiu Ziyue said:

"I just want to find out where Yu Xuan is. I don't want to wait here in vain any longer."

Li Cunxu remained silent for a moment, then finally sighed softly:

“I told you I would tell you after we got married. If you continue like this, I might kill them.”

Qiu Ziyue said angrily, "You're being mean to me again. Yu Xuan is mean to me, but he doesn't act like you."

"So you chose Yuxuan over me, is that it? But I wasn't like this before,"

Li Cunxu further added:

“Ziyue, I am now the Prince of Jin, and I must keep my word, otherwise how can I command the army?”

Qiu Ziyue replied, "I don't care, you're wrong."

"Alright, come on, I'll go back with you to rest together," Li Cunxu said, pulling Qiu Ziyue along as they walked towards the bedroom.

"Who asked you to come with me?" Qiu Ziyue muttered.

“If you won’t let me accompany you, believe me, I’ll carry you back,” Li Cunxu said.

"You dare, you big devil?" Qiu Ziyue rolled her eyes at Li Cunxu.

The guards outside saw that it was their Prince Jin who came out, along with General Qiu Ziyue, who was disguised as General Zhou Dewei, and they looked very sweet together.

They were puzzled, feeling that the Prince of Jin and his wife were really something else, playing role-playing games so late at night, it was really interesting.

The room fell silent again, with only the candlelight still flickering.

Li Cunxu put his hand on Qiu Ziyue's shoulder, and the two went back to their bedroom to rest.

Qiu Ziyue quietly fell asleep under Li Cunxu's gentle coaxing.

Li Cunxu, meanwhile, was sitting on a soft couch opposite him, chuckling softly to himself.

This was the happiest moment for him after becoming the Prince of Jin.

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To be continued in the next chapter!