The Holy Emperor snorted coldly.
"Granted! I will give you six thousand soldiers."
"The lighting of the Purple Spirit Pearl this time means that the suppressed spiritual roots of my Holy Kingdom have been redeemed. So what if the Yun Ao Kingdom is capable?"
"A hundred years ago, our dynasty was the strongest nation. If it weren't for that disaster a hundred years ago, how could our Holy Kingdom have fallen to its current state?"
"Listen carefully, all of you. Whenever you encounter a child who is exceptionally gifted, you must treat him with the utmost care."
His words were undoubtedly a roundabout way of implying something.
All the officials answered in unison, "Yes, Your Majesty."
Marquis Zhenbei was heartbroken because of his demotion, but his eyes lit up when he heard the Holy Emperor's words.
He thought of his beloved daughter, Wanqing.
She could speak from birth.
She could walk at six months old.
He was proficient in poetry, lyrics, and prose, and possessed progressive ideas, as well as a culture from another world spanning thousands of years.
Isn't this the gifted child His Majesty spoke of?
He opened his mouth, ready to speak.
I suddenly thought of the unpleasant things that happened to me recently.
Whenever he opened his mouth, he was either punished or demoted by His Majesty.
He immediately covered his mouth and didn't say a word.
He thought to himself that his precious daughter was unmatched in the entire Holy Kingdom. Once Shixuan finished the imperial examination, he would show her to everyone, and that would be the time for him to finally hold his head high.
At this moment, he completely forgot the rumors circulating in Bianjing that Zou Wanqing was a witch.
——
At this time.
The Yun'ao Kingdom, nestled in the heart of the Nine Provinces, a land of exquisite beauty nestled against mountains and beside water, is anxiously searching for solutions a thousand miles away.
The climate here is mild and the area is teeming with life.
Therefore, many deities chose to cultivate here before ascending to immortality a thousand years ago.
Over time, this place became the most desired sacred land among the people of Kyushu.
Inside the imperial study of Yun'ao Kingdom, a man dressed in a dragon robe sat on a dragon throne behind a desk.
He lowered his brows and gazed at the ground; the dim light could not conceal his imposing and dignified presence.
Two middle-aged men were kneeling in front of him.
"Your Majesty, I observed the celestial phenomena last night and found that the Purple Spirit Star in the west was indeed emitting a faint light. It seems that the Holy Kingdom has a noble person to assist it this time."
Emperor Yun Ao raised an eyebrow.
"For the past hundred years, the Holy Kingdom has been suppressed by the Yun Ao Kingdom, always keeping a low profile. What kind of people would value them?"
"Your Majesty, this time... it's not human." The Imperial Observatory official still couldn't quite believe it, and spoke in a slightly low voice.
"Oh?" A sinister glint flashed in Emperor Yun'ao's deep eyes. He put down his pen and looked up at the minister on the ground.
"What else could it be but a human being?"
The Imperial Observatory Director and the High Priest exchanged a glance, then the High Priest said slowly:
"They are poultry and livestock!"
Yesterday, he observed the celestial phenomena all night to confirm them, and then discussed them with the Imperial Astronomical Bureau overnight, arriving at this conclusion.
"livestock?"
The Holy Kingdom has always revered gold and admired purple, and has always been aloof and proud.
Therefore, people are born with a sense of pride.
A few years ago, when they went to the Holy Kingdom, they were severely humiliated by the people when they left.
Since the destruction of the Purple Spirit Pearl a hundred years ago, the Holy Kingdom has faced an unprecedented disaster with countless deaths and injuries.
Since then, the Holy Kingdom has been in decline, and they have never won the annual Divine Summoning Conference.
This went on for a hundred years, and rumors spread that the Holy Kingdom had been abandoned by the gods.
Now it's all because of a domestic animal...
"Yes, I heard that this animal was raised by a baby who was less than a year old, and the baby seemed to be a bit slow-witted."
"Rumors are unreliable. If she really was raised by that brat, do you think she would be so stupid?" Emperor Yun Ao absolutely did not believe it.
Their Yun'ao Kingdom enjoys a strategic location. Since becoming a coveted country a century ago, they have upheld their ancestral teachings and never underestimated any enemy, not even a single animal.
"Which country is it this year for the God Summoning Tournament?"
The high priest said, "It is the Holy Kingdom's turn."
Emperor Yun Ao turned the ring in his hand and pondered for a long time.
"In that case, those who go there this time must not underestimate the enemy. If necessary, let them use human blood as a snack and let Xuanwu go with them."
"yes."
On the other side...
When the Marquis of Zhenbei returned to his residence looking disheveled, Ye Lanyin was already used to it.
Ever since his mistress entered the household, he has had all sorts of misfortunes. Even Ye Lanyin felt that his mistress's birth chart clashed with the Marquis's household.
"I have no choice but to accept your demotion, my lord. I specifically asked the Prime Minister to speak on your behalf to His Majesty. It seems that you had an unlucky day today."
Ye Lanyin didn't even raise her head, sitting in the chair, playing with Lin Wanwan as she spoke.
"Today was truly an unlucky day for me to go out."
For some reason, the Marquis of Zhenbei felt much more at ease when he was with Ye Lanyin.
It seems he hasn't been getting enough rest lately, which is why he has this misconception.
How could Ye Lanyin compare to Shuang'er?
Shuang'er was his childhood sweetheart. If her family hadn't fallen on hard times, Ye Lanyin would never have had the chance to become his wife.
Thinking of Zou Shuang'er, his brows relaxed considerably.
Although Zou Shuang'er has made a lot of mistakes recently, it all stems from her deep love for her son.
The old lady remained seated, looking dazed, occasionally rubbing her eyes and wiping her face.
"Mother, what's wrong with you?"
"Dehong, I don't know why, but I've been feeling unwell. Have you received your salary yet? Could you buy me some tonics?"
Marquis Zhenbei sighed.
“Mother, being demoted means my salary will also decrease. Now that I’m a sixth-rank official, I’m afraid my salary won’t be enough to support the whole family.”
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