When Jin Linlin returned to the palace, she saw Xuerong running towards her from a distance like a flash of white lightning. Xuerong's fur was as white as snow, soft and smooth, and very comfortable to touch.
When Xuerong ran to Jin Linlin, it wagged its tail happily and made a "woohoo" sound from its mouth, as if welcoming her home.
Looking at Xuerong, Jin Linlin suddenly felt a surge of longing in her heart. She thought of Cao Jiao. Xuerong was the puppy she and Cao Jiao had raised together in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Back then, it was just a small, furry puppy, but now it had grown so big that she couldn't even hold it in her arms.
Jin Linlin couldn't help but think of that dead girl Cao Jiao, who still had cartilage patches on her body that hadn't been removed. If they were destined to meet again in this life, Jin Linlin would definitely help her remove the cartilage patches and restore her health.
But if they can never meet again, then Cao Jiao will have to spend the rest of her life with a weak body. All this is her own fault. Who made her so vicious?
Half a month later, the Empress Jin Linlin of the Shangjin Kingdom stood majestically in the court, holding the imperial seal. She glanced at the ministers below, then slowly spoke:
"I have decided to issue imperial edicts to all the vassal states, urging them to surrender."
Before he finished speaking, all the ministers agreed:
"Your Majesty is wise."
After receiving the imperial edict, some timid vassal states advocated surrender to avoid causing war and resulting in loss of life.
However, there were also some pro-war vassal states that firmly opposed surrender. They believed that they should not easily succumb to the enemy and should rise up to resist and defend the country's dignity and territorial integrity.
Jin Linlin listened quietly to the reactions of the various princes, her lips curling up slightly in a cold smile. She knew full well that this war was unavoidable, and no matter how the parties reacted, she had to move forward resolutely.
A mighty army of four hundred thousand men marched forward, raising clouds of dust wherever they went. Mo Ren and Xia Heng, clad in armor, rode gallantly on their warhorses, commanding the army. Their gazes were resolute, their hearts brimming with a single conviction: to unify the world.
The 400,000-strong army was divided into two teams. His Majesty had ordered before leaving that no matter how long it took, unifying the world was the ultimate goal.
When attacking Mobei, the King of Mobei, Crown Prince Song Chengjiao, and his wife Jiang Shiwei were captured alive.
This time, Dabao Jiang Jingxing also set off with the army. Jiang Zhixu watched the army set off outside the city and followed.
Five years later
After countless wars and political intrigues, the Shang and Jin Kingdoms finally achieved the feat of unifying the world. And Jin Linlin, this wise and courageous woman, officially ascended the throne of the ruler of the world.
Four years ago, she gave birth to twin sons, which undoubtedly added more glory and honor to her life.
Today is the important day for the capital's relocation. Over the years, Cangwu City has been like a shining pearl. Under Jin Linlin's meticulous governance, it has rapidly risen and become the most prosperous city.
However, as the city continued to expand, the original city scale had become too small, and it was really inappropriate to expand it again and again.
After calculating the calendar and observing astronomical phenomena, the Imperial Astronomical Observatory finally decided to move the capital to Tongcheng and renamed it Yunquedu.
The name implies that the city is like a palace in the clouds, magnificent and solemn.
Therefore, Jin Linlin resolutely decided to move the capital to Yunque. On the day of the move, the entire Yunque capital was decorated with lights and colors, and was filled with joy and excitement.
On both sides of the street, people lined the streets and cheered, welcoming the great empress with reverence and joy.
Jin Linlin sat in a gorgeous carriage, her expression solemn and majestic. The carriage moved slowly forward, the sound of the wheels rolling being particularly clear amid the noisy crowd.
In front of the carriage, two horses were riding on top of each other, with Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and His Royal Highness Prince Jing sitting respectively.
Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess is twelve years old this year. She has been extremely intelligent since childhood. Under the careful teaching of Xia Heng and Lin Fei, she is not only proficient in both civil and military strategies, but also has her own unique insights into governing the country.
Now, she is able to assist the empress in handling state affairs, demonstrating extraordinary talent and leadership.
Lin Fei, a mysterious and powerful figure, is the martial arts teacher of Her Royal Highness the Princess. He is a martial arts master with great skill and is awe-inspiring. However, he has a scar on his face caused by a fire, which makes him wear a black mask all year round and refuse to show his true face.
His Royal Highness Prince Jing, a thirteen-year-old boy, has possessed a keen interest in swordplay since childhood. After years of diligent training, his martial arts skills have reached a remarkable level. Over the past five years, His Royal Highness has displayed exceptional bravery on the battlefield, unrivaled, and rendered remarkable service to the nation.
After the country was unified, the empress highly recognized the achievements of His Royal Highness Prince Jing and promoted him from Prince Jing to Prince Jing in recognition of his outstanding contributions.
Today, Prince Jing is not only an indispensable and important general in the court, but also serves as the commander of the Jingji Guard, responsible for the security and defense of the capital.
Against this backdrop, a magnificent carriage slowly entered the Yunque Capital Palace. The curtains parted, and a beautiful woman stepped out. She was Jin Linlin.
She stepped lightly onto the white marble steps, as if the entire palace had gained a bit more brilliance because of her arrival.
Four years ago, the empress asked Xia Ning to invent cement. There are traces of cement everywhere in the capital of Yunque. It is clean and tidy. From a distance, it really looks like the capital hanging in the clouds.
After marrying Jin Ke, Xia Ning had been responsible for managing the Empress's personal property for many years. With her excellent business acumen, she not only managed the Empress's private property in an orderly manner, but also successfully established a nationwide business network, becoming a major source of income for Jin Linlin.
Accompanied by Chunxue and Qiuyu, Jin Linlin enthusiastically toured the imperial palace, which was breathtaking for its grandeur, ornate architecture, and lavish decorations.
"Chunxue, is it necessary for this palace to be built so luxuriously?" Jin Linlin couldn't help but sigh.
Haruyuki's mouth twitched slightly when he heard this, and he muttered to himself:
"Your Majesty, you are now the most distinguished person in the country, and the treasury is full. Your amazing ability to make money is obvious to all. With so much money, you can build a magnificent palace."
She shook her head helplessly, finding it difficult to understand Jin Linlin's thoughts.
Chunxue and Qiuyu were both former Secret Guards. They had been with Jin Linlin since their time at the Zhenguo Mansion, and were devoted to her. Since Chunxue had no intention of marrying, she became Jin Linlin's nanny, responsible for taking care of her daily life.
Qiuyu volunteered to serve Prince Jing and would be leaving for his mansion tomorrow. Jin Linlin, mindful that Prince Jing's younger brother, Dabao, was still young and in need of a capable person to take care of his daily needs, agreed to Qiuyu's request and allowed her to work as a housekeeper in the mansion, taking care of Dabao's life.
She agreed with Qiuyu's plan. Starting tomorrow, Dabao would no longer live in the Eastern Palace, but would return to the palace to set up his own household.
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