755 Husband and wife in harmony

Outside the imposing walls of the royal palace, the Crown Prince's imperial guards stood in formation, their swords and spears gleaming in the sunlight.

The flashing blade light was like a cascading Milky Way, while the tips of the spears resembled shooting stars streaking across the night sky, radiating a cold light that made the entire world pale in comparison.

Deep within the royal palace, rows of Heaven-Slaying Crossbows stood ready, their arrows seemingly imbued with the power of thunder, poised to be released. These were the dynasty's most formidable weapons, existing even before the Holy Emperor, possessed by previous and later dynasties, gradually improved upon until now exceptionally sharp, capable of piercing through Heavenly Barriers, Divine Armor, and Divine Talismans.

However, while the divine crossbow is powerful, its firing is somewhat troublesome and cannot be controlled at will. It is more of a deterrent than a legitimate defense!

The crossbow gleamed with a cold light, like stars falling from the sky, shimmering with a chilling yet dazzling brilliance. The specially crafted arrows, like meteors piercing the sky, pointed straight to the heavens, their destructive power astonishing.

Even a single blow from a Martial Emperor would result in serious injury!

The arrow's body is made of dragon bone, supplemented with cold iron and refined gold, and engraved with Dao patterns, making it half a divine weapon.

The taut bowstring, like the spine of a dragon, emitted a deep and awe-inspiring roar in the darkness.

Blood energy soared to the heavens, and divine crossbows trembled in the face of all!

This palace is like a majestic ancient beast, standing still and unmoving, making everyone wary!

Those waiting outside, those spying, those secretly investigating—all remained silent at this moment!

Before my eyes, an invisible aura seemed to rise like a sudden gust of wind, sweeping across the sky and covering the earth, as if a sleeping giant beast had opened its eyes in the darkness, quietly waiting for its prey to arrive.

A chilling aura, like a blade of wind in the dead of winter, came terrifyingly from all directions!

Outside the palace, many princes, attendants, and elders stood solemnly. On the surface, they appeared calm as still water, but their hearts were like turbulent rivers and seas.

Although they were fully aware of the situation in the palace, they were still reassured that the prince would be safe.

The princes are the hope for the future and the successor of the dynasty; the struggle can only be between these princes!

The old men in the palace, despite being the Martial Emperor, understood that there were certain bottom lines that could not be crossed in this royal palace.

Although they supported different princes, they dared not directly harm any of them for the sake of the throne.

After all, these princes each have their own powerful factions supporting them outside!

In several palaces, these emperors also had descendants who carried on their legacy.

But the longer it went on, the more uneasy they felt. It was so quiet, really too quiet!

Outside the palace, the Meng family, the Yue family, Minister Lin... and many other officials, noble families, and wealthy households were inexplicably tense at this moment. It was as if the calm before the storm had arrived, and the air was so tense that it was suffocating!

On the other side, Emperor Wu's fame resounded like thunder throughout the royal city, its power shaking every corner like the sound of thunder descending upon the world.

It seemed to be a young voice, surging like a storm, full of endless tension and power, as if it wanted to tear the entire sky apart.

The voice of General Yun made the people of the noble families and sects in the royal city inexplicably nervous. Hearing such an arrogant, rebellious, and disrespectful voice, they were truly terrifying at this moment!

General Yun, a legendary figure who fought alongside the Holy Emperor since the end of the previous dynasty, seems to be a legend and a belief of the common people!

The long sword in his hand has carved out a glorious path, and has drunk countless lives, witnessing his journey of glory and honor. He slays evildoers without mercy.

It's just that I'm a bit older now and not as reckless as I used to be!

【The area north of the royal city is now under the jurisdiction of Elder Yun!】 Fierce and domineering, only a domineering person could express such domineering power.

For example, the three people in the palace dared not express their opinions!

The voice was like thunder, and Meng Huai Ren, the head of the Meng family and Meng Queyi's father, who was sitting in the hall, was filled with shock, as well as a complex mix of joy and sadness.

Looking at his wife in her peach-blossom dress and formal attire, whose beauty remained undiminished, Meng Huai-ren sighed, "Only old generals like Elder Yun would dare to say such things."

It really got my blood pumping.

Compared to Master Yun, I am ashamed of my own inadequacy; no wonder I cannot break through this barrier!

Meng Huai Ren couldn't help but sigh inwardly!

[The area north of the royal city is now under the jurisdiction of Elder Yun!]

It seemed as if a winter thunderclap had exploded, the earth-shattering thunder tearing through the night sky, the sound as heavy as ten thousand pounds, rolling in and enveloping the entire royal city!

People who are fast asleep, from top to bottom: ordinary people, peddlers, kidnappers, wealthy families, aristocratic families, and cultivators.

Like an ancient war drum being struck again, constantly awakening people with joy and fear. Regardless of the situation, different people experience the same fluctuations. Deep within their hearts, it feels as if a giant wave is sweeping over them, with all sorts of emotions surging up and making it impossible to calm down.

Beside him, Meng Huai-ren's wife, Fei Ya-hong, looked calm and happy!

He said softly, "With Elder Yun's reputation and strength now surpassing the Martial Emperor level, many old acquaintances from the military will probably come knocking on his door."

After the Holy Emperor's death, the First Prince's treatment of veteran soldiers was excessively reduced, which was somewhat disheartening!

Meng Huai Ren nodded slightly and said softly, "What you say is very true, but the eldest prince also has his own difficulties."

It is normal that the Emperor's travels were too rushed, causing unrest and dissent in other regions.

With taxes and fees delayed in various regions, the Crown Prince suddenly felt his coffers were empty. Furthermore, building his own trusted faction required enormous expenditures!

Meng Huai-ren agreed in his heart, but also offered an objective explanation.

He then sighed easily, "If I had to say something wrong, it would be this travel experience."

The matter concerning the Holy Emperor was not something they could belittle in private, and Meng Huai Ren remained silent.

Fei Ya Hong said indifferently, "The Holy Emperor's actions naturally have their reasons. If we really want to talk about it, it was because the Holy Emperor was too kind back then."

The world shares a common ruler, yet each governs itself!

Otherwise, how could so many things have come to this?

Meng Huai-ren wanted to argue back, but he stopped himself immediately. He knew that if he argued with his wife, he would always be the one to suffer.

Fei Ya Hong didn't pay too much attention. Her expression was calm as she said in a low voice, "Now that the north of the royal city is under the jurisdiction of Elder Yun, this is undoubtedly a huge change for the royal city!"

This will have a profound impact on the entire capital city and even the entire dynasty.

I've heard that if Elder Yun were to follow the border town's rules, conflicts with the other border regions would be inevitable sooner or later.

Meng Huai Ren nodded slightly, his heart churning with endless thoughts, his expression as steady as a mountain. Though deep in thought, he still softly asked, "What is Madam's opinion?"

Upon hearing this, Fei Ya Hong's face lit up with undisguised joy, a glint of intelligence flashing in her eyes. After a moment's hesitation, she softly said, "Thank you for your kindness, my husband, but for such a significant family matter, I will listen to your decision!"