Chapter 165 The Queen of a Nation

As Zhou Xianzong dismounted from the carriage, he explained.

"The Zhou Dynasty's imperial city was divided into three parts: the outer city, the inner city, and the imperial palace."

"The place we just passed was the outer city, a place where merchants, ordinary people, or independent cultivators lived."

"Only those of high status, holding a token, are allowed to enter the inner city."

"As for the palace, apart from civil and military officials and members of the royal family, no one else is allowed to enter unless they are accompanied by a member of the royal family."

"This is...this strict?"

Yingxi was startled.

Doesn't this mean that it would be incredibly difficult for ordinary assassins to kill anyone in the inner city, since they simply can't get in?

Not to mention assassinating people in the palace.

At the same time, she also understood that if it weren't for Emperor Zhou Xianzong, she probably would never have been able to enter the palace in her entire life.

"That's natural. It's also for security reasons. Since the palace was built, no murderer has ever been able to break in. Even if someone manages to sneak in, they will be discovered immediately."

Zhou Xianzong said this in a roundabout way to remind Yingxi.

Please don't act rashly and do anything foolish after you go in with me.

Even I won't be able to save you then.

Even if you hate me to the core and want to kill me for revenge, you'll have to wait until your cultivation level improves.

No matter what, you have to keep it to yourself.

Yingxi felt a chill run down her spine. Not to mention that she had long since given up the idea of ​​killing Zhou Xianzong.

Even if she did, she would absolutely not dare to make a move.

"Boss, boss... can I go in?"

Erhu swallowed hard and asked nervously.

"Why not? Just stay with me obediently, and no one will dare to cause you any trouble."

Zhou Xianzong was speechless. He thought, "You usually seem honest and kind, so why are you scared now?"

"No, no."

Erhu shook his head like a rattle drum, waving his hands nervously.

"Boss, I think I'd better not go in. I'm afraid I'll do something wrong and then I won't even know how I died. You can't always be by my side, so I think I'll pass."

Snap!

Zhou Xianzong, feeling exasperated, slapped him on the head.

"I was thinking of finding you a military general as your teacher so you could learn properly. How can you become my disciple like this?"

"Boss, I know you're good to me, but it's enough for me to be by your side."

Erhu wasn't angry; he just chuckled.

"Alright, then you can stay obediently in the inner city. You can go out and explore if you have nothing to do, and if you need anything, just mention my name."

Zhou Xianzong tossed Erhu a spatial ring, saying magnanimously.

"There are several thousand spirit stones inside, enough for you to spend."

"Thank you, boss. Thank you, boss."

Erhu quickly took it in his hands and bowed happily.

"Zhou Yan, take him to the outer city and settle him in properly."

Zhou Xianzong gave an order.

"Yes, Your Highness, Brother Erhu, come with me."

As Zhou Yan spoke, he left with Erhu.

Meanwhile, Emperor Zhou Xianzong also led Yingxi and Zhou Miao into the palace.

Along the way, many people bowed to Zhou Xianzong, who simply nodded in response.

In the end, he became so serious that he simply stopped paying attention to it.

Yingxi, on the other hand, seemed a little reserved.

There were far too many powerful and influential people in the palace. The number of strong individuals was countless.

Along the way, she had never seen a cultivator below the Celestial Realm.

Furthermore, along the roadsides of the palace, one can often see rare and precious treasures, and the medicinal herbs used for decoration are countless.

This is absolutely a paradise.

The first thing Zhou Xianzong did upon his return was to see Murong Mingyue.

It has indeed been quite a while since we last met, since Murong Mingyue went to Tianwu City.

In addition, Murong Mingyue treated him very well, which made Zhou Xianzong miss her terribly.

As for Yingxi, Zhou Xianzong had Zhou Miao escort her back to his own Crown Prince's palace.

Upon arriving at the Queen's palace, Emperor Zhou Xianzong did not need to announce his arrival at all and went straight inside.

When he arrived at the palace garden, he found Murong Mingyue sitting in front of a large stone table with a sand table on it.

On the sand table, the Zhou Dynasty is at the center, and the other top powers are marked around it, with several of them marked with danger symbols.

Murong Ming suddenly raised her head, and when she saw Zhou Xianzong, she was even stunned for a moment, clearly incredulous.

"Sheng'er, why are you back? Weren't you in Tianwu City?"

Murong Mingyue put down the sand table, hugged Zhou Xianzong tightly, and affectionately ruffled his hair.

She only has one son, so naturally she spoils him rotten.

In addition, we haven't seen each other for a long time, and I miss them very much.

"I missed you, so I came back to visit you."

Zhou Xianzong looked at Murong Mingyue and said.

"Why didn't you tell me beforehand? I could have come out to pick you up. Come here, let your mother see. You've lost some weight lately. I'll have someone make you something delicious later. Just recently, someone offered you a dragon as a tribute. Its bloodline is extremely pure, and eating it will be very beneficial. Your mother specially saved it for you, and it's perfect that you're back now."

Murong Mingyue smiled happily, looking her son up and down.

She only acted this way in front of Emperor Xianzong and the Emperor.

In the eyes of the world, she was the most virtuous and capable wife of the Zhou Dynasty, resourceful and wise, and the empress of the country.

It would be impossible for Zhou Xianzong not to be moved.

Even though he was in Tianwu City, Murong Mingyue still thought of him and always saved the best things for him.

"Thank you, Mother."

Zhou Xianzong felt a slight soreness in the tip of his nose.

"Why are you being so polite with your mother?"

Murong Mingyue said with a smile.

Zhou Xianzong felt a warm glow in his heart and pointed to the sand table, asking a question.

"Mother, what is this?"

Mentioning the sand table, a hint of sorrow flashed across Murong Mingyue's pretty face, before she regained her usual dignified and aloof demeanor.

“The situation in the Zhou Dynasty is not optimistic recently. The beast tribes in the north are eyeing us covetously, the Liang Kingdom in the west wants to take advantage of our weakness, and even the kingdoms in the south are trying to spread towards the Zhou Dynasty. If your father were not in his prime and had an iron-fisted approach, I'm afraid they would have attacked long ago.”

Zhou Xianzong's face also darkened.

He knew that a major war would break out in the Zhou Dynasty in the near future.

However, the Zhou Dynasty ultimately prevailed, as it was currently at its peak and its national strength was considerable.

"I've been thinking about where we should set up defenses and formations if they attack at the same time, but unfortunately we still have no clue."

Murong Mingyue pointed to several locations on the sand table, all of which she had marked.

Upon closer inspection, Zhou Xianzong discovered that those locations were quite ingenious, not only combining the advantages of the terrain but also subtly forming a pincer movement between the Zhou army, enabling them to support each other.

It must be said that Murong Mingyue's talent is indeed outstanding.

And indeed, it was Murong Mingyue who devised the plan, defeated the enemy army, and made the Zhou Dynasty famous throughout the world.

"Mother, take it slow. With the strength of the Zhou Dynasty, no one can currently rival us. Father's strength is still at its peak. If they dare to invade, they will undoubtedly be courting their own destruction."

(End of this chapter)