"Your Majesty, the son of the Prince of Yan requests an audience."
Empress Beiyou stopped reading the memorial in her hand and said with a frown.
"Summon him."
"yes."
Soon, Zhao Zheng, led by a eunuch, entered the side hall where the Northern You Empress was reviewing memorials.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful empress before him, Zhao Zheng was momentarily stunned, but his eyes quickly regained their clarity.
At this moment, Hu Hai was waging a fierce verbal battle against the Northern You Empress in Zhao Zheng's mind, so how could Zhao Zheng possibly remain silent any longer?
Upon seeing the son of the Prince of Yan, the Northern Empress felt a flicker of fervor in his eyes, but quickly regained her composure, which gave her a favorable impression of him.
"What business do you have with me?"
Empress Beiyou said coldly, her face expressionless.
"Boy, deliver a report on the Empress's triumphant return."
Zhao Zheng lowered his head and said respectfully.
"What intelligence?"
The Empress remained expressionless.
"What this young man has brought is a stronghold of Miao territory within the capital of my Northern You Emperor."
These words made the Northern Nether Empress narrow her eyes. She was very clear about the connection between the Northern Nether royal family and the Miao forces. In fact, she had wanted to crack down on the connection between the Northern Nether royal family and the Miao forces, but a member of the royal family was an important part of the Northern Nether Kingdom and it was not easy to take action against him. Moreover, the Miao forces were very secretive, so she had been unable to do so.
Now that Zhao Zheng has presented this matter to the Empress of Beiyou, it has indeed shocked her greatly.
It should be noted that there are many royal family members like Zhao Zheng who are held hostage in the capital of Beiyou. Therefore, once it is known that Zhao Zheng has betrayed the power of Miaojiang, he will easily be ostracized by the royal family members.
"Speak. What do you want?" The Empress snapped out of her daze and said, her face still cold.
"I wish to lead an army into battle and expand the territory of the Northern You Empire." Zhao Zheng kowtowed heavily.
Meanwhile, Empress Beiyou hesitated upon hearing Zhao Zheng's request.
Because Zhao Zheng's father was the King of Yan, who controlled a well-known army of the Northern You Empire in the north, once Zhao Zheng was sent away, there would be no one to check the King of Yan.
However, the Northern Nether Empress was very confident in her strength. If the father and son wanted to cause trouble, she believed she could easily kill them amidst a million-strong army.
Therefore, the Northern Empress coldly uttered two words.
"reason."
This is a very interesting question. It asks why Zhao Zheng wanted to lead the army into battle, and then it asks why he exposed his relationship with Miao territory.
Clearly, Zhao Zheng, being a smart man, had read his thoughts and immediately replied.
"Seeing His Majesty's triumphant return a few days ago made me realize that I shouldn't be a parasite in the capital of Beiyou anymore. I am willing to contribute to the strength of the Beiyou Empire. We young people should immediately realize our merits so that we can say we haven't wasted our lives. As for Miao Jiang, I have indeed had contact with Miao Jiang, but I believe that those who are not from Beiyou will surely have different intentions."
After speaking, Zhao Zheng raised his head and looked at the Empress without fear.
Looking at the young man from Beiyou before her, the Empress of Beiyou nodded slightly and said.
"I have approved your transfer to a post outside the capital, but you must first take control of the Miao people."
Zhao Zheng was immediately overjoyed.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, but I have no cultivation and I am afraid I will be unable to complete such an important task."
However, Zhao Zheng lowered his head again and said.
Looking at Zhao Zheng, who had lowered his head again, a thoughtful look flashed in the eyes of the Northern You Empress, but soon she parted her lips and spoke.
"In that case, let Eunuch Li accompany you, and let Blackwater Platform cooperate with you this time as well. However, you will still be the overall commander. I want to see your abilities; are you ready to accept this?"
Although the Northern Empress asked Zhao Zheng if he could accept such a task, Zhao Zheng knew that the answer to this question was simply yes.
"I will certainly live up to the Empress's expectations," Zhao Zheng said firmly.
"Alright, I'm tired. You may leave now. Wait for Eunuch Li at the Vermilion Bird Gate."
"As you command."
Zhao Zheng slowly retreated.
The entire side hall was empty except for Empress Beiyou, but she spoke softly.
"Prepare a biographical introduction of this Prince of Yan's son for me, and give the order to Eunuch Li."
"Yes." A faint voice rang out.
...
"Ancestor, do you really believe the Empress will release me?"
Zhao Zheng stood outside the Vermilion Bird Gate and spoke softly.
"Hehe, your ancestor and this bitch have been enemies for a long time. So I know her very well. Now that she's agreed, she'll definitely let you out. After all, she's very arrogant."
Hu Hai's disdainful voice echoed in Zhao Zheng's mind.
Just as Zhao Zheng was about to say something, Hu Hai suddenly stopped him.
"Don't speak. An old eunuch at the Immortal Realm has arrived. He must be the Eunuch Li that the Northern Nether Empress mentioned. Tsk tsk, there are even more than three hundred secret agents from the Blackwater Platform. Quite a lineup."
Upon hearing Hu Hai's rebuke, Zhao Zheng immediately shut up, but he was also quite shocked by what Hu Hai said next.
It should be noted that even the weakest person who can enter the Blackwater Platform has reached the Golden Core realm, and even the captains and some middle-level members have reached the Divine Power realm.
"Greetings, Your Highness." A fair-skinned, beardless middle-aged man appeared before Zhao Zheng's eyes.
The middle-aged man had a very cold and sinister demeanor, but he treated Zhao Zheng with a warm and welcoming attitude.
"Heh heh, this bitch may use despicable methods, but her skills in training these lackeys are quite impressive."
Hu Hai's voice echoed in Zhao Zheng's mind, but Zhao Zheng dared not say it aloud.
Although these eunuchs were all servants of the Northern You royal family, this Eunuch Li was nonetheless a martial arts master with an immortal realm.
"Greetings, Eunuch Li. There's no need for such formalities between you and me. And may I ask how many men His Majesty dispatched this time?"
Zhao Zheng also did a very good job of putting on a show.
This even made this eunuch, Mr. Li, very happy.
"Oh dear, Your Highness, you mustn't do that. You are the master, and we are all just servants. Otherwise, if those ungrateful little servants see this, they will take advantage of us. However, this time Her Majesty the Empress has given Your Highness a great deal of recognition and has sent more than three hundred Blackwater spies."
Eunuch Li narrowed his eyes and offered a smirk as he advised.
At this moment, a man dressed in black armor and a black cloak, and even wearing a black mask, appeared in front of Zhao Zheng. He didn't even look at Eunuch Li, who had reached the Immortal Realm, and simply cupped his hands and said.
"Your Highness, I, the Blackwater Taipei Dyeing Flag Master, greet you."
The flag lords in the Blackwater Platform are already considered to be in the middle to upper ranks of the Blackwater Platform. It should be noted that a flag lord must at least be a being at the Life and Death Realm.
Just as the banner chief finished speaking, Hu Hai's voice rang out.
"Tsk tsk, this flag leader isn't the real one. I noticed a peak Immortal Realm expert among these flag leaders, just one step away from the Venerable Realm. It seems that this person is the true leader of the Blackwater Platform this time."
Zhao Zheng was startled by Hu Hai's words, but he remained calm on the surface.
"Greetings, Banner Master. I, Zhao Zheng, hope you will take good care of me."
After saying that, he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.
However, the flag lord's eyes, visible through the mask, remained completely unwavering and icy.
After Zhao Zheng lowered his hands, the flag lord immediately turned around and walked towards the troops at Heishuitai.
Although this Blackwater organization had hundreds of good people, they could not hear any sound, as if they were all soulless puppets.
Even the black masks they wore made Zhao Zheng even more convinced of this possibility.
Zhao Zheng stared blankly at the Blackwater Platform with an envious expression.
Meanwhile, Eunuch Li thought that Zhao Zheng had been embarrassed because the people from Blackwater Platform hadn't given him a warm welcome.
So he quickly said.
"Oh dear, Your Highness, you shouldn't take these wooden figures to heart. When they were cooperating with Lord Zongzheng before, you didn't even bother with them. These people only have Her Majesty the Empress in their minds, so Your Highness should just let them go."
Looking at the eunuch beside him who was talking incessantly, Zhao Zheng couldn't help but come back to his senses and said softly.
"Eunuch Li, I understand. Thank you for your guidance."
"It's alright, it's alright. But these people are like blocks of wood, and like mad dogs, so Your Highness would be better off not provoking them."
Li Gonggong spoke in a low voice, glancing at the Blackwater Platform's group every now and then, clearly afraid of being overheard by the Blackwater Platform members.
Zhao Zheng smiled slightly at this, then walked up to the group from Blackwater Platform and spoke.
"Gentlemen, our mission today is to take down the Miao stronghold that is causing chaos in Beiyou. Are you all confident?"
After Zhao Zheng finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, which made Zhao Zheng very embarrassed.
Hu Hai's voice also mocked Zhao Zheng in his mind.
"Hahaha, kid, you can't expect these blockheads to react. And don't even think about trying to win over the Blackwater Platform, or you won't even know how you died."
In the end, Hu Hai, who had been casual, became serious, all to warn Zhao Zheng.
After hearing Hu Hai's words, Zhao Zheng finally put aside his original thoughts and said softly.
"Set off."
After saying that, he led the way out of the Vermilion Bird Gate.
The armored soldiers from Blackwater Platform also followed silently.
…………
In a lavishly decorated inn, Zhao Zheng appeared in the lobby with Eunuch Li.
The moment Zhao Zheng appeared, the innkeeper snapped to his senses. He immediately walked up to Zhao Zheng with a forced smile and said...
"Young master, what brings you here?"
Zhao Zheng said softly.
"It's important, we need a quiet room."
The shopkeeper's eyes lit up, and he shouted.
"We have distinguished guests. Please take room number one."
As the shout rang out, many of the guests nearby glanced at Zhao Zheng in surprise before quickly looking away.
Following the shopkeeper, Zhao Zheng entered a luxurious room.
Also entering was the smiling Eunuch Li.
As soon as Zhao Zheng and his companion entered the room, they saw a middle-aged man with an exotic appearance.
This makes it immediately clear that this person does not belong to the Northern You Kingdom.
"I've met you both before. May I ask what you need from us?"
The middle-aged man simply cupped his hands in greeting.
"Yes, there is something that needs help with." Zhao Zheng nodded calmly.
At the same time, he called out to Hu Hai in his heart, wanting to know if there were any powerful figures in this inn.
"Hehe, kid, don't worry. If there really were a Venerable Realm expert here, then it would definitely be that bastard who would make the move. But right now, the strongest one here is this piece of trash in front of you. He's only at the Life and Death Realm, and that dog slave can easily take him down."
Hu Hai's words put Zhao Zheng at ease.
"Your Highness, you should know our pricing standards here."
"Know."
"Well, that's good. Please convey His Highness's instructions, and we will calculate the fees. However, since the Empress of Northern You has recently returned to her country, the fees may be higher." The middle-aged man looked at Zhao Zheng with a greedy expression.
Faced with these expressions, Zhao Zheng remained expressionless and unmoved.
"I want all of your Miao territory's strongholds in the Northern You Empire. As for the price, let this eunuch beside me tell you."
"Zhao Zheng, what do you mean?" The middle-aged man slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and glared fiercely at Zhao Zheng.
Seeing the middle-aged man's imposing aura erupt, Eunuch Li quickly stepped in front of Zhao Zheng, his face still smiling, but it sent chills down the middle-aged man's spine, because this old eunuch possessed an immortal realm.
"Father-in-law, keep him alive," Zhao Zheng whispered.
Meanwhile, Zhao Zheng calmly picked up the food on the table and began to eat it slowly.
Eunuch Li chuckled and nodded, but the moment he saw the middle-aged man, his face darkened, and a terrifying aura erupted as he spoke.
"Hehe, little thing, let this old man keep you company and have some fun. Otherwise, you won't even know what this place is called."
As soon as he finished speaking, Eunuch Li disappeared from his spot and appeared to the left of the middle-aged man. At this moment, a thin sword appeared in Eunuch Li's hand. The thin sword was pointed out like a dragonfly skimming the water and then immediately withdrawn.
Although it was very subtle, a bloody sword instantly pierced through the middle-aged man's waist.
"Ah!" the middle-aged man growled in pain.
However, this seemed to have no effect, and the middle-aged man was still in great pain.
Eunuch Li disappeared and reappeared like a phantom, bringing immense suffering to the middle-aged man.
From Zhao Zheng's perspective, this was not a battle at all, but an act of abuse—abuse of a child by an adult.
"Tsk tsk. It seems that the methods of the Zhao family have not been lost. Only the people of the Zhao family would learn such methods of torturing their opponents."
In Zhao Zheng's mind, Hu Hai was always praising, and at the same time commenting on, this abused middle-aged man.
"Hey, you eunuch, don't be so arrogant. This inn is full of our people."
"Oh, really? Bring him in."
Zhao Zheng shattered the middle-aged man's hopes in an instant, and Eunuch Li appeared behind Zhao Zheng at some unknown time. The middle-aged man collapsed to the ground, letting out a few violent roars, while looking at Zhao Zheng and Eunuch Li with resentment in his eyes.
The door to the room slowly opened, and a group of armored warriors dressed in black armor and black masks led the collapsed people into the room in an orderly fashion.
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