"Hmph, you'll get your rare metals."
Seeing that insufferable expression on Chen Ping's face, Xu Jiujiu gave two deeply disgruntled snorts. "You miser, you cheapskate. No matter how everyone called you just now, you wouldn't wake up. The Marshal and I barely started discussing how to compensate you for bleeding your coffers dry this time, and you jolted awake straightaway."
Chen Ping merely rolled his eyes. "You said it yourself-I was the one who bled this time. If there's compensation, of course I won't feel at ease until it's safely in my pocket. But with your word, Your Highness, I can rest easy."
Chen Ping jumped down from Xuanji Douluo's arms, swayed a few steps with his head heavy and his feet light, and finally steadied himself again.
"But aside from that, there are a few things I'd like to ask the Marshal and Your Eminence Xuanji. Might you both have some time?"
Chen Ping cupped his hands toward Dai Hao and Xuanji Douluo, his expression earnest.
"Would you like to discuss important military matters and troop movements, King Wu'an?"
"If so, why not bring Her Highness along? Her Highness is gifted and intelligent, and she is also overseeing the reinforcements dispatched from within the empire this time. Many troop movements require her approval as well."
By now, Xuanji Douluo had also seen through Xu Jiujiu's little thoughts. He hurriedly spoke up with understanding, doing her a favor.
Although Xuanji Douluo had essentially reached the ceiling of his official career as the First Soul Master Legion Commander of the Northwestern Border Army Corps, earning another favor for his sons and grandsons to use was still a good thing.
Seeing the flash of joy in Xu Jiujiu's eyes, Xuanji Douluo knew he had said exactly the right thing.
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