443 The Flames of War Begin
His attire remains unchanged: a red battle robe, forever untamed, brimming with confidence and self-reliance.
He remained as domineering, decisive, and bloodthirsty as ever, his entire body radiating a murderous aura that startled birds into flight and silenced insects.
Although he did not achieve any success in the Battle of the Royal City, the Red King did not care about it at all.
He stopped three zhang away, and said softly, "Tonight at midnight, we will launch a night attack on the State of Qi. I'm very curious to know if this seeker of immortality still possesses any cultivation. If he's just an empty shell, then he shouldn't exist."
He nodded slightly. 'Okay. I will certainly not be absent.'
The Red King nodded gently and said softly, "Thank you."
He turned and left, muttering to himself, 'Within the kingdom, corvée labor and miscellaneous taxes have been abolished. My promise to fulfill has never changed; they will surely gain a new life.'
There was no answer, nor was any response required. Only the gradually rising chirping of insects symbolized the departure of the visitor.
Yun Shuni nestled in the warm embrace, her lips and face slightly flushed, and whispered, 'My lover is so naughty.'
Yun Su and Yun Qing had already washed up, their faces were rosy and radiant.
I feel that I have made progress again, and the true qi in my meridians is flowing continuously.
Yun Su leaned closer and whispered, "My love, let's go have dinner together."
Nodding slightly, after lunch, Butler Jin whispered to Gui San, Xie Yanyan, and Shang Qingxuan that they wished to visit.
He Chen nodded slightly, while Yun Su and Yun Qing nodded silently.
Since the others weren't around, the three of them naturally had to come out to greet them. Moreover, the fact that Jie Yanyan and the others were visiting them meant they had something to discuss.
In the hall, He Chen and Yun Su waited for a moment before Gui San came to see them, bringing the two of them along with him.
"Greetings, Your Excellency; greetings, Madam. This is my wife."
'Nie Shuangshuang greets Your Excellency. Greetings, Madam.'
Nodding slightly, "You're welcome, please sit down."
Yun Su gently rose and went to Shuangshuang's side, saying softly, "Sister, why don't you come sit with me for a while? Let me see how well you've learned."
Both quickly thanked her, "Thank you, Madam."
Yun Su said softly, "Just call me sister."
Gui San also respectfully said, "Thank you, Madam."
Gui San first apologized, saying, "It's a joyous occasion for your housewarming, sir. I'm late; please punish me."
She shook her head slightly, saying nonchalantly, "Just say what's on your mind."
Gui San chuckled and said, "Please forgive me, sir, something did indeed hold me up."
He then said softly, "My lord, according to our intelligence, a spirit stone vein seems to have appeared within the territory of Shazhen Prefecture. The specific situation is being slowly confirmed, and it may be relatively close to us."
If it truly exists, it's likely near the edge of the Ten Thousand Mountains. Otherwise, it would have been discovered long ago.
After speaking, he gently took out a scroll with a miniature map on it and introduced it in detail in a low voice. It also mentioned the Qi Alliance, which was not located in Huangtu County but in a neighboring prefecture. If there was no conflict, he naturally did not want to get involved.
After a short while, He Chen listened and nodded repeatedly.
He said softly, "The matter of the spirit stone vein is of great importance. There's no rush; it will appear sooner or later. Your safety should be the top priority. Just carefully investigate and keep an eye on the news."
Furthermore, you don't need to go to Wanzhou anymore. Within Huangtu County, there's a border city, and the surrounding areas should have their security strengthened and farmland reclaimed. First, plan out Huangtu County and the border region.
Gui San replied without any objection, "Yes, sir."
After a moment's thought, He Chen nodded slightly and said, "You should handle matters concerning agriculture, commerce, and the stability of Huangtu County with care. If there are any obstacles, report them immediately."
Gui San nodded in response, "Thank you, sir." Other matters could be discussed later. The waterways of Dalong Prefecture extend to Wanzhou via tributaries, and further to Huangtu County via another tributary. If repairs were made, it would greatly improve convenience.
He Chen nodded slightly, indicating that many things were done by delegating authority.
On the other side, Xie Yanyan and others also quickly came to visit, their eyes showing some difficulty in speaking.
After Yun Su quietly introduced Nie Shuangshuang, she asked softly, "Sister Jie, please feel free to speak your mind. If I can help, I certainly won't refuse."
Shang Qingxuan blushed slightly and thanked them softly, "Thank you, Madam Yunsu. To be honest, I have been stuck at my current cultivation level for a long time. I hope you can give me some guidance. We would be very grateful."
If I am of any help in the future, please do not hesitate to ask, Madam.
Yun Su, Yun Qing, and Yun Shuni were slightly taken aback. This matter was indeed hard to explain. It seemed that since being with her lover, breakthroughs had become easier.
Yun Su glanced at the other person, nodded slightly, and said softly with a smile, "It's alright. We're in the same boat; we can exchange experiences. It would be best if everyone could benefit from it."
Yun Qing gently agreed and went to the small courtyard in the side hall. There were osmanthus trees, bamboo, chrysanthemums of various colors, a stone table, several reclining chairs, sandalwood chairs, and several stunningly beautiful women, who were talking in low voices.
Within the State of Qi, King Qi was lost in thought. Outside the gate stood guard soldiers, all handpicked by the king himself. These soldiers came from the common people, all of whom had suffered hardship and hardship, yet possessed lofty aspirations and were determined to purge the corrupt elements from the country.
Along the way, many have come and gone. Those who have held high positions for a long time have become blinded by greed, lust, wealth, and the allure of elixirs and magical treasures. But those who make mistakes must be imprisoned; that's the rule.
He can only blame himself for not being able to resist temptation and forgetting his true self, and naturally he needs to be punished.
For some reason, I feel like I'm all alone right now. My son and grandson aren't close to me, and they only come to visit a few times a year.
My eldest son has died of old age, and my other sons are also very old; looking at them only brings me distress. Only I am still healthy and getting younger.
The other grandsons are lazy and averse to work. How could I dare to entrust this great empire to them? It's better to keep it in my own hands.
I've heard that blood ties are better and easier... The thought just popped into my head, and it was like the devil was tempting me, making me unable to forget it.
He gently shook his head. "I am not that kind of person, but if you intend to ruin my great empire, even a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as the common people."
In my eyes, the stability of this empire is of paramount importance. With me alive, this empire will surely be invincible for ten thousand years.
In a daze, I seemed to see my grandson whom I had met a few times. I thought to myself, 'They must be married and have established their own careers by now. They should all have sons. Since they have great-grandsons, why don't they bring them to me to see?'
Do they not take me seriously at all, or do they think I don't have many days left to live? This is utterly outrageous!
Suddenly, a gust of cold wind shook the earth, and the surrounding veins exploded. A person slowly emerged from the air, dressed in a red battle robe, carrying a large halberd, with a brocade feather on his head, domineering eyes, and a decisive and ruthless face.
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