[Fantasy] My World (Complete) - Chapter 28

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Chapter Twelve: Undercurrents
Following my gaze, several princes dressed in magnificent robes with four-clawed golden dragons slowly entered through the entrance we had just come from.
Behind them was a large group of men and women in equally opulent attire. Unlike the princes' composure, most of their relatives held their chins high, as if only the ceiling held any attention. Seeing that someone had arrived before them in the most prominent positions, everyone's eyes turned to me again. One short, stout prince smiled slightly at me, while another tall, thin man in his fifties gave me a particularly cold look, especially when he saw Lady Xiaohan, the middle sister of the Jing sisters, he let out an undisguised snort.
Jing Gongmei puffed out her chest, blocking his view of Lady Xiaohan, while Jing Gongcai threw a disdainful glance at him without backing down.
I always liked to retaliate, so I gave the Tang prince a forced smile, then gave the Chu prince a cold snort in return, ignoring him completely.
The Prince of Zhennan clearly saw our reactions and a thought flickered in his mind.
Unlike the Prince of Tang and the Prince of Zhennan, who formed their own faction, the Prince of Chu often cooperated with Emperor Kangzong's actions, so the two princes frequently didn't gain any advantage. If the Prince of Chu and Emperor Kangzong were to completely break ties… Thinking of this, the Prince of Zhennan laughed heartily and walked over warmly: "Lanting, come quickly, let me introduce you to some of your uncles."
In such a public setting, the Prince of Zhennan was certain I wouldn't refuse such a request, and in fact, I didn't refuse either. I stood up quite casually and followed him towards the two princes.
The four of us stood in the very center of the open space, attracting countless stares. The previously buzzing hall immediately became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"This is His Highness Prince Tang, and this is His Highness Prince Chu, who is also Fu Yue's father,"
Prince Zhennan introduced in turn. "This is our Empress Ren's nephew, the empire's hero, Lord Lanting. Your Highnesses, we should get to know him better in the future."
"Indeed, Lord Lanting achieved fame at a young age, slaying countless foreign invaders. Even in the capital, I can hear of your illustrious name!" the short,
stout Prince Tang said with a grin.
"Your Highness flatters me. Lanting's success is entirely due to the Emperor's boundless grace, the strong support of all the officials, and the concerted efforts of the three armies. As for my personal abilities, I merely had the opportunity and made a small contribution,"
I replied impeccably.
"That's not how it works,"
the Prince of Zhennan interjected. "If it were really that easy, how could Fuyue have suffered such a crushing defeat in Xiliang City? Hundreds of thousands of people were killed and abducted, and the 'Silver Tiger Legion' was almost completely wiped out. Such losses make me want to volunteer immediately to avenge him!"... The Prince of Chu's face instantly darkened, glaring at the Prince of Zhennan, who smiled back at him, showing no anger whatsoever.
The previously balanced situation became extremely awkward due to the Prince of Zhennan's sudden outburst.
Chen Fuyue's defeat was a sore point for the Prince of Chu. He knew that without such a crushing defeat, Chen Fuyue would never have returned, and once Chen Fuyue lost military power, the Prince of Chu's faction... His power immediately diminished... What angered him most was that the Emperor and Empress, because of their son's failure, changed their minds about marrying Chen Fuyue to the princess. This led to the situation where the Emperor and Empress remained silent when their son married that lowly commoner girl.
Although the Prince of Chu hated him, he couldn't hate the Prince of Zhennan, because the Prince of Zhennan was telling the truth, and as a military genius, he had the most authority on the war. The Prince of Chu only hated him for reopening old wounds.
Unable to vent his anger on the Prince of Zhennan, the Prince of Chu naturally turned his rage on me: "Hmph, since Lord Lanting is so valiant, then I will petition the Emperor to let you take command of the 'Golden Dragon Legion' after spring, and send you to the northeastern frontier to try your luck. The grand stage there is more suitable for a genius general like you to showcase your talents!"
"Your Highness, I have always followed the Emperor's orders, going wherever he commands. If His Majesty commands me to go to the northeastern frontier, I will gladly accept."
I said righteously, "But this isn't something you can simply petition the Emperor to allow, is it? Xiliang City has only just stabilized, and the two major powers in the desert grasslands have been reorganized, still facing a huge crisis. To ask me to leave now is to treat national affairs as a joke."
The King of Chu hadn't expected me to refute him in public, and his already cold face grew even more icy: "How dare you! Do you think Xiliang City and the 'Silver Tiger Legion' are useless without you? Ren Lanting, you need to understand, Xiliang City belongs to my Liufeng Kingdom, and the 'Silver Tiger Legion' is also a legion of my Liufeng Kingdom, not just yours!"
"Yes, that's right."
The King of Tang nodded seriously: "Yes, a few years ago, an imperial censor also said these things... What was your answer then, brother? I can't remember."
"My son and I have devoted ourselves to serving the country, even unto death, yet we have been slandered by such treacherous officials. I beg Your Majesty to punish them severely, lest it truly chill the hearts of loyal subjects!" The Prince of Zhennan perfectly imitated the tone of the Prince of Chu, recounting words the Prince of Chu himself had spoken years ago.
"You..."
The Prince of Chu's face turned red with anger, his whole body trembling. It took him a while to suppress the urge to unleash a torrent of curses. "Fine, fine, we'll see!"
With that, the Prince of Chu flicked his sleeves and returned to his seat without looking back.
Changqing Palace had long since quieted down, but because we weren't speaking loudly and were quite far apart, everyone couldn't hear us clearly. However, seeing the Prince of Chu's furious expression, these shrewd individuals immediately understood that the Prince of Chu had suffered a great loss.
But wasn't the Prince of Chu a close follower of the Emperor?
Wasn't the Duke of Lanting the Empress's nephew?
Why were those from the same faction causing trouble instead of uniting to embarrass the Prince of Zhennan and the Prince of Tang?
The question lingered in everyone's minds. Looking back at the center, the two princes and Lord Lanting had already dispersed and returned to their seats.
Back in their seats, the King of Chu's vicious gaze was still fixed on us. Lady Xiaohan was terrified and quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.
"Madam Xiaohan,"
I said gently to her, "you should lift your head. If you don't even have the courage to face it yourself, then Brother Fuyue's pressure will be even greater. For your future happiness, you must be strong... Brother Fuyue is really struggling all by himself!"
Thinking of her gentle yet strong husband, Madam Xiaohan sighed softly, as if talking to herself, "Yes, I can imagine how hard it must be for him..."
"Madam Xiaohan, only by working together as husband and wife can we overcome this difficulty,"
I said seriously. "As for other issues, Lanting can help solve some of them. Regarding security, I will petition Her Majesty the Empress to send female soldiers to protect you. Princess also has many close female friends; I will ask them to chat with you often and go on outings together, so you won't be lonely in the capital."
"Thank you!"
Madam Xiaohan's eyes shone with immense gratitude.
Although Lady Xiaohan was somewhat timid and cowardly, she was not a foolish woman. She understood that what I was doing would greatly benefit her safety and life. For one thing, as long as she was on good terms with the princess, no one would dare to harm her, not even the King of Chu.
She then recalled a sentence Chen Fuyue had said to her when they left Xiliang City together: "Lanting may not necessarily become my good friend, but even if he is an enemy, he will be the person I can trust the most."
Since Chen Fuyue said she could trust Lord Lanting, Lady Xiaohan certainly could too.
Having figured out the crux of the matter, Lady Xiaohan clenched her fists and slowly raised her head.
The first thing she saw was the King of Chu's cold gaze sweep over her. Lady Xiaohan was so frightened that she quickly turned away, but no matter how vicious his gaze was, she didn't lower her head again as before.
The Jinggong sisters and I nodded and smiled. We couldn't expect her to become strong all at once, but starting was already a good step!
As night fell, the number of people in Changqing Palace gradually increased.
I focused my attention on the group of people sitting near me, because they represented the highest echelons of Liufeng Kingdom.
The first person seated on the left was naturally the King of Tang. His family was very large, with two queens of different ages sitting on either side of him. Behind him at the next table were five people, all his concubines. At the third table sat three young men in their twenties, who looked just like their father—fat and plump. They were doing the same thing as the little turtle and the little bird, but their gaze lingered on us more.
The King of Chu was quite lonely. Besides his three consorts, five daughters, and five sons-in-law, there was no one else. Many people looked at me with disdain, except for a noblewoman sitting to his right. When the King wasn't looking, she gave me a grateful smile.
Without needing anyone to remind me, I knew who she was. Besides Chen Fuyue's mother, what other woman from the King of Chu's household would show me kindness?
Below the King was a man in his thirties, imposing and very composed, with a gentle smile on his face. He was very polite to everyone he looked at. This was Grand Tutor and Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion, Zheng Guoying.
Below Zheng Guoying was a middle-aged man in his fifties, very well-maintained, with a ruddy complexion, like a roly-poly toy. But when I looked at him, he nodded and then coldly looked away. This was Wan Xueping's father, Grand Tutor and Grand Secretary of the Lingyun Pavilion, Wan Mumin.
To Wan Mumin's right was another middle-aged official, around fifty years old. He was often seen laughing loudly while talking to those around him, and his most distinctive feature was his bulbous nose, which severely marred his otherwise dignified appearance. This man was none other than Hu Hui, a Grand Secretary of the Wenyuan Pavilion and Grand Tutor.
The Left Chancellor Han and his family beside Hu Hui were self-evident, but I was more concerned about an old man standing immediately below him… Right Chancellor Wu Weiguo.
Calling him an old man was only because I knew his age; seeing him in person, I couldn't believe he was seventy-five.
With a head of white hair, Wu Weiguo was tall and slightly plump, with few wrinkles on his face, and a loud, resonant voice. I would believe he was only sixty!
Could this old man possess some kind of elixir-gathering technique, hence his seemingly delicate appearance?
Looking at the pretty young women beside and behind Wu Weiguo, I maliciously speculated.
Wu Weiguo also noticed me scrutinizing him. Prime Minister Wu even enthusiastically raised his teacup in respect, seemingly oblivious to the fact that I had just severely beaten Wu Xiao—looking behind him, Wu Xiao wasn't there; he had obviously been carried to the Imperial Physician's Office. The old prime minister was truly composed.
Unfortunately, just as he knew I could never have any goodwill towards him, I also knew that this Tang King's biggest crony would never be of any use to me. So, I could only cheerfully raise my teacup in return.
Below the prime ministers were the five ministers: the ministers of Personnel, Justice, Revenue, Works, and Rites. Each of them, along with their families, took their seats. Regardless of their faction, they all greeted me with smiles.
"A bunch of old foxes!"
I couldn't help but sigh as I looked away.
Except for the Chu King, who didn't need to hide his emotions, everyone possessed excellent outward appearances.
Like my godfather and Prime Minister Wu, who clearly wanted to kill each other outright, yet from the moment they sat down until now, they were the ones talking the most.
Their frequent bursts of laughter could be heard quite far; even true confidants couldn't match that level of
enjoyment. Young Master Ri still has a long way to go to reach their level!

Episode 16

[Episode Synopsis]
This New Year's Eve banquet wasn't as bad as I imagined! So many beauties! There was Wu Xiangguo's concubine, Tang Sisi; Yao Qiaozhen, the wife of Xia Zhouhe, the Minister of Rites, known as a "human weapon"; and my beloved concubine from the He clan—truly a feast for the eyes! Even while shopping and eating, I encountered stunningly beautiful young women who practically offered themselves to me, including a beauty ranked second on the Flower Phoenix List! So what if she's my junior sister? I don't care!
The Ten Beauties of the Martial World are mine, and no one is allowed to take them! The Emperor is too…too inhumane! I've only had a few days of leisure, and he's already assigning me another chore! How could that little bit of money possibly buy enough food? He's clearly making me pay out of my own pocket!

Chapter One: Appraising the Beauties.
In the right-hand row of military officers, the first was naturally the Prince of Zhennan. He deliberately sat on the far left, a meter away from me. At his table were two of his favorite concubines: one in her thirties, dignified and beautiful with an air of nobility; the other only about eighteen, her youthful face revealing a voluptuous figure with ample breasts and a large bottom—a truly spectacular sight. Her admiring glances around confirmed that this was her first time attending a banquet at Changqing Palace.
Little Turtle and Little Bird immediately turned their attention to her. The two had indeed mastered their skills; while their peripheral vision caught glimpses of the beauty, their eyes were elsewhere, and their conversation was entirely conducted through telepathic communication—a rather self-deceptive display.
The Prince of Zhennan brought quite a few people, filling all three tables. In the second row sat a young couple and a boy. The man exuded a refined air, his gaze pure and focused, clearly more capable than my old teacher. The woman was beautiful and quiet, nothing particularly special. Only the boy stood out.
He was about fifteen or sixteen, somewhat thin and short. He looked around, ostensibly looking ahead, but like a little turtle or bird, he was secretly glancing at the Jinggong sisters and Xiaoyu in my direction—a rather lewd act.
I had already read the palace spies' information; the Prince of Zhennan had two sons and a daughter. The beautiful woman must be his daughter, Chen Guiyan, and her husband, Qu Ziwen, was a renowned Confucian prodigy, said to have been able to recite the Four Books and Five Classics by the age of eight. This filled me with admiration. You see, my son had attended private school for six years, and even managing to finish one copy of the *Analects* was enough to make my father extremely happy.
As for the boy who shared the same hobbies as the little turtle and the little bird, he was naturally Chen Lu, the third son of the Prince of Zhennan. I heard that he was also extremely intelligent and deeply favored by the Prince of Zhennan.
There were five people sitting at the third table: three military officers and two scholars. Their demeanor could only be described as mediocre. I only glanced at them a few times before looking away.
Looking further down, I saw the seat of the Minister of War. Since I ambushed and killed Fu Jitang, Emperor Kangzong appointed Ning Zhijian, the former garrison general of Shangyue County, to this position. The middle-aged man sitting in the center of the first table was him. Apart from being very tall and having a square face, yet remaining calm and expressionless, I couldn't tell what abilities he possessed.
I've researched the records. Ning Zhijian's former post in Shangyue County, located on the northeastern frontier, was frequently harassed by the Huayun Kingdom. Three years after taking office, Ning Zhijian repelled dozens of Huayun Kingdom attacks. Eventually, the Huayun Kingdom, with fewer than ten thousand men, dared not raid him. Even when they did, Ning Zhijian's strict defenses prevented them from gaining any advantage. From then on, the Huayun Kingdom deeply feared this great general. After arriving in the capital, Ning Zhijian, a confidant of Emperor Kangzong, acted differently from his composed demeanor on the frontier. He implemented sweeping reforms to the military affairs of the City Patrol, the Nine Gates Commandery, and the four major city fortresses. A large number of low-ranking officials were transferred or dismissed, replaced by truly talented and capable officers. Emperor Kangzong's influence in the capital reached a new peak.
Ning Zhijian also took strict measures against the sons of meritorious officials and noble families, severely punishing any acts of bullying or monopolizing the market.
Yes, Ning Zhijian wouldn't kill them, but he would capture them, force them to wear prison clothes and do hard labor, and in more serious cases, put them in prison carts and parade them through the streets.
This was a truly ruthless tactic. These spoiled brats were most afraid of losing face. If they were forced into hard labor or even paraded through the streets, they would lose all face... Therefore, after more than half a year, the capital was much more peaceful, and the people smiled much more.
Compared to many officials who hated him, Emperor Kangzong was overjoyed. It was said that he would be granted a title after the New Year, either an earl or a grand secretary.
Under the Minister of War, Guo Zongpeng, the commander of the "Golden Dragon Legion," like Ning Zhijian, didn't have the typical burly military face. He was quite handsome, with a face like the bright moon and eyes like shooting stars. Wearing a scholar's robe, his belt was loosened, giving him a somewhat unrestrained and unconventional scholar's demeanor.
It makes sense. Although the "Golden Dragon Legion" is hailed as the foremost of the four major legions, its strength is not superior due to its long-term battles with the elite forces of the Great Yuan Kingdom and Huayun Kingdom. On the contrary, it has often been on the defensive. Therefore, a brave general is not suitable for leading an army in such a complex place; a person with both literary and military talents is needed.
Guo Zongpeng is forty years old this year and is known for his unparalleled wisdom. Under his command, the 200,000-strong "Golden Dragon Legion" suffers losses of no more than 10% each year. This means that the number of new soldiers needed to be replenished each year is no more than 20,000, which is the lowest in history. Usually, it is 20%, and the highest is as high as 100,000 a year!
Within Liufeng Kingdom, Guo Zongpeng is the only military general who can be compared with Zhennan King Boti. Sometimes I wonder if it is precisely because Guo Zongpeng is brave and good at fighting, controls the 200,000-strong "Golden Dragon Legion," and is a staunch loyalist to Emperor Kangzong that Zhennan King has been hesitant about whether to rebel.
It's not to say that the Prince of Zhennan and the others didn't try, but Guo Zongpeng had at least fifty skilled guards around him, and even the "Holy Gate" sent five top-tier experts for close protection. Therefore, over a hundred assassination attempts against him over the past ten years had never succeeded.
The commander of the "Silver Tiger Legion" is myself, so I'll skip that. The next commander, the "Bronze Leopard Legion," is the most soldier-like general I've seen today.
Jin Kongjing, the commander of the "Bronze Leopard Legion," is tall and imposing, with a full beard and a resolute expression. He is the most bloodthirsty of the four legion commanders. When he slaughtered the southern rebels, he even killed civilians. In recent years, while he's been stationed in the southeast, many ethnic minorities there have suffered greatly and fled their homes.
If Jin Kongjing is the most soldier-like general, then the last one, Tie Xiaotian, is the least soldier-like.
Tie Xiaotian was obese, almost like a sphere. If I saw him among the civil officials, I wouldn't be surprised, but seeing the commander of the "Iron Wolf Legion" so fat he could probably barely lift a broadsword almost made me think I was seeing things.
Watching the obese Tie Xiaotian greet everyone, seemingly able to get along with anyone, I thought of his nickname, "Greedy Jackal."
Jackals are close relatives of wolves, not good at attacking, even being carried on the backs of wolves, but they excel at planning and strategy; they are present in every wolf pack attack.
Don't let Tie Xiaotian's harmless appearance fool you; he's actually extremely ruthless. Anyone who offends him is guaranteed a bad end. Moreover, he's incredibly greedy. Wherever the "Iron Wolf Legion" is stationed, within a year, the local officials will be begging the court for support, because Tie Xiaotian always finds ways to plunder local resources to supplement his legion's expenses—"scraping the ground clean" wouldn't be an exaggeration.
This ruthless and greedy man, despite serving as the commander of the "Iron Wolf Legion" for six years, not only escaped the censors' wrath but thrived, taking as many as fifty-nine concubines and amassing immense wealth—he was incredibly rich… Emperor Kangzong's tolerance had its reasons.
Since Tie Xiaotian's "Iron Wolf Legion" began its rotation of command across the land, it had eradicated no fewer than a hundred bandit gangs, always detecting dangers before they arose and swiftly quelling any signs of rebellion, thus bringing stability to the regions. Therefore, Emperor Kangzong was very satisfied and had no intention of removing him. Below the
four legion commanders, an elderly general with white hair sat in the position of commander of the "Royal Golden Armor Army."
The old general, Chen Taohai, is sixty-five years old this year. He is Emperor Kangzong's cousin and enjoys immense prestige in the army. He once served as the commander of the "Golden Dragon Legion" and was extremely loyal to the emperor. When Emperor Kangzong assumed personal rule, this old general was his strongest supporter. Therefore, after he stepped down as commander of the "Golden Dragon Legion," Emperor Kangzong transferred him back to serve as the commander of the "Royal Golden Armor Army," a position he held for twenty years.
Next are the five Grand Secretaries of the Three Pavilions, mostly with the title of "Qilin Pavilion Grand Secretary." Their average age is around forty. They usually help Emperor Kangzong handle military affairs, formulating the army's budget, movements, and replenishment, etc. Now, their more important role is that of a think tank.
Seeing this, I'm already dizzy.
Damn it, just looking at this gives me such a headache. I don't know how Emperor Kangzong manages things on a daily basis. My father-in-law really has a hard time!
"Lanting."
The voice of the Prince of Zhennan interrupted my thoughts.
"Your Highness!"
I immediately put on a smiling face, humble yet respectful.
"Is this your first time attending a banquet at Changqing Palace?"
Prince Zhennan said with a smile. "You'll be the center of attention tonight, so don't get stage fright. I almost embarrassed myself back then!" "
I was worried about what would happen if I made a fool of myself, but it turns out Your Highness feels the same way. I can relax now."
I said with a relieved smile.
"Hehe, it's common to have such troubles when you become famous at a young age. You'll get used to it over time."
Prince Zhennan laughed. "But you'll have to be careful from now on. Those censors always have a problem with those who lead troops. They seem to need to impeach us a few times a year... Like a few months ago, didn't they impeach you for betraying the country and missing a crucial opportunity?"
Prince Zhennan was referring to my being forced to release the Northern Desert Allied Forces due to the hostage issue, and my deal with the desert tribes.
Back in Xiliang City, I initially thought the three princes were conspiring to embarrass me. It wasn't until Ni Xiangting mentioned it on the way back to the capital that I learned it was all the Chu and Tang princes' factions impeaching me. Not only did the Prince of Zhennan not kick me while I was down, but he even spoke up for me, which I don't know why.
Seeing the Prince of Zhennan now, I suddenly felt that perhaps it was because he had suffered such attacks himself that he was better able to see things from a military perspective. No wonder he was so popular among the generals.
"Hmph! These old, ignorant fools, all they do is impeach others all day long."
I immediately sneered, "If the Emperor agrees, I'd like to transfer them to the Northwest, let them reason with the barbarians. If they can make the barbarians weep and surrender, and stop their evil deeds, that will be real skill."
"Hahaha…"
The one laughing wasn't the Prince of Zhennan, but Chen Lu at the table behind him.
The boy laughed and clapped his hands, "Brother Ren's insight is truly remarkable! Those old fogies should have been dealt with this way long ago!"
The Prince of Zhennan showed no anger at his eavesdropping and interrupting, but instead chuckled and scolded, "You little rascal, all you do is eavesdrop! You should learn from Brother Ren's skills, instead of being so irresponsible all day long."
Chen Lu shrugged, "Father, with you and Brother Ren around, I can naturally play freely. Why should I, at such a young age, bear so much pressure? I don't want to!"
Hearing his son's words, the Prince of Zhennan could only shake his head with a wry smile. This son was good in every way, but like Chen Fuyue, he lacked a strong desire for power. Perhaps he would gradually change as he grew older.
I am naturally not so easily trusting of others. Chen Lu is hailed as the second Chen Fuyue of the royal family, which shows everyone's high regard for him.
Unlike Chen Fuyue, who was gentle yet resilient, this Chen Lu is much more cunning. Although young, he is already not so easily seen through.
At this moment, several of the Prince of Zhennan's former subordinates arrived, drawing his attention. Chen Lu seized this opportunity to start a conversation, grinning, "Brother Ren, I've heard that your Xiliang City is incredibly fun. How about I visit you after the New Year?"
"Xiliang City is remote and impoverished, and plagued by war. It's far less lively than the capital,"
I politely declined with a smile. "Besides, Your Highness is of noble birth; I'm afraid His Highness wouldn't want you to go."
"My father will approve,"
Chen Lu persisted. "He often says one should read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles. The capital is certainly good, but Xiliang City has its own unique scenery. I… Ouch!" A
delicate hand tapped Chen Lu's forehead from the side. He turned angrily, "Sister, how many times have I told you? Don't hit my head! I'm an adult!"
"What 'sir'?"
The beautiful young woman glared at him. "Your father told you to be more ambitious and study harder, why didn't you listen? But when you want to go out and play, you suddenly remember what your father said! I'm telling you, until you're eighteen, you'd better stay in the capital obediently and not run around!"
Chen Lu seemed to want to rebel against his sister, but ultimately gave up and nodded aggrievedly.
He understood that his sister's discipline wasn't just about not wanting to run around, but also about not talking to him. After all, he didn't represent the same camp as them, and in Chen Guiyan's eyes, he was much more cunning than her brother. The
beautiful young woman didn't say much more, just smiled faintly at me, then turned her attention back to her man. Truly worthy of being the daughter of the Prince of Zhennan, she was poised and exuded the air of a ruler.
With the beautiful young woman's strict discipline, Chen Lu naturally dared not speak to me anymore, and I finally had a moment of peace.
Looking into the palace, I saw that almost all of the twenty-four seats at the front were being greeted by subordinates and friends, but no one came to my side. This added a strange atmosphere to the otherwise bustling scene.
Actually, I knew quite a few people, such as my godfather, Prime Minister Han, and Minister of Personnel, Lord Ni, but in this situation, they all pretended not to know me.
Even my adorable little Xiangting sat solemnly behind Lord Ni, chatting softly with the noble ladies and young women beside her.
What surprised me most were the two devilish sisters. I had pampered them, and they were now radiantly beautiful, a pair of sisters who were very popular in Changqing Palace… Dressed in plain white robes, their demeanor was exceptionally graceful and poised. They spoke little, their pretty faces displaying faint, reserved smiles that captivated countless young men.
Seeing them like this, I finally understood why everyone said that the devilish sisters were very famous ladies in the capital—if they weren't ladies, then there were probably no ladies on the continent.
Looking around Changqing Palace, besides the ministers, the most eye-catching sight was undoubtedly the beautiful women, all dressed to the nines.
Whether young beauties, teenage girls, young women, or mature women, each woman knew how to showcase her talents, vying to become the center of attention.
However, the eyes of the lecherous... oh, no, the masses are always discerning. Who is the most beautiful woman, who has the best talent, and who is the ugliest and most troublesome... the young men had their own opinions.
Little Turtle and Little Bird stayed quietly for a while, then disappeared. When they returned, their faces were full of smug smiles.
"Young Master, Young Master, many meritorious sons are holding a discussion in the back, and they've selected today's beauties!"
two cunning servants said with grins.
I wondered why there were so many people gathered near the main hall; so that's what they were up to.
"Quickly, quickly, who is the most beautiful woman?"
a voice suddenly rang out from the side, stealing my line.
Looking back, Chen Lu, the third son of the Prince of Zhennan, was staring straight ahead with a serious expression, looking nothing like the person who had just spoken. His sister, Chen Guiyan, was talking to her husband and a civil official who had walked over, which gave the young prince a chance to gossip.
Little Turtle and Little Bird were very friendly to their fellow gossips and didn't mind his interruption. They lowered their voices and said, "The first beauty is naturally the princess who hasn't come out yet."
"Ah? Sister Yongyue?"
Chen Lu looked straight ahead and couldn't help but mutter a complaint under his breath, "Sister Yongyue is very beautiful, but she can't possibly be number one, can she? These guys are really unfair!"
Little Turtle, Little Bird, and I couldn't help but smile. Everyone knew what Chen Lu was saying, but he was the only one who said it so openly.
Xiao Gui ignored his grumbling and continued, "Princess number 5, there's no further ranking. Everyone voted for the ten most beautiful women: Han Suyan and Han Suyue, the twin daughters of Prime Minister Han; Ni Xiangting from Minister Ni's family; a pair of He ethnic twin girls serving Lord Lanting; another pretty and charming girl beside them; Wen Yaxuan, the new concubine of Prince Zhennan; Tang Sisi, the thirty-second concubine of Prime Minister Wu; Yao Qiaozhen, the wife of Vice Minister of Rites Xia Zhouhe; and the last one is Wan Xueping, the daughter of Grand Tutor Wan."
When he mentioned the last name, Xiao Gui's eyes showed incomprehension, and I was also shocked.
When did the tastes of the young men in the capital become so low?
"Wan Xueping? Bah!"
Soon, under our gaze, Chen Lu gritted his teeth and said, "That slut, too many men have slept with her. It must be those guys doing this to curry favor with her!"
We suddenly realized, so there were such favoritism votes!
Having cleared up that question, I turned my gaze to the two beauties I hadn't noticed earlier.
Tang Sisi, Prime Minister Wu's concubine, had been sitting behind Wu Weiguo, her head bowed. Now, upon closer inspection, she was indeed exceptionally beautiful. Aside from being a little short, she possessed arched eyebrows, captivating eyes, and cherry-like lips; she looked like a fully blossomed young woman. Perhaps because she was at most twenty, she was a bit shy, preoccupied with talking to the woman beside her and rarely looking up.
The other beauty, Yao Qiaozhen, sat a bit further away, third in line after Zhu Binshan, the Minister of Rites. This beauty was twenty-eight or twenty-nine, one of the most alluring ages for a woman. She had beautiful large eyes, a pert nose, and a fair, delicate face. But what was most astonishing was her enormous breasts, practically larger than a baby's head! Even in loose clothing, they couldn't escape the young master's eyes. Damn, they were veritable weapons of mass destruction!
Then I looked at Xia Zhouhe, the Vice Minister of Rites. He was unremarkable in appearance, very tall, and looked to be in his forties. His eyes were constantly darting around, giving the impression of a cunning and calculating man.
Strangely, Xia Zhouhe wasn't sitting in the center of his seat. Instead, a woman in her sixties sat there, her hair gray, but she seemed quite well; she was clearly a beauty in her youth. A husband and wife sat on either side of her.
I gestured to Xiaoniao, who coughed knowingly, "Hey, Xiaolu, with Yao Qiaozhen's beauty, has Xia Zhouhe put on his hat yet?"
Chen Lu was taken aback. After all, he only had theoretical knowledge and didn't quite understand the practical aspects. After thinking for a moment, he finally understood what Xiao Niao meant.
Chen Lu suppressed a laugh but didn't mind Xiao Niao calling him by his name: "Brother Xiao Niao, Yao Qiaozhen's parents were refugees from the north. Her mother collapsed at the gate of the Xia family mansion when she was starving and was rescued by the kind-hearted Old Madam Xia. She lived in the Xia family mansion ever since... When she grew up, the exceptionally beautiful Yao Qiaozhen naturally won the favor of Old Madam Xia and was betrothed to her son Xia Zhouhe, becoming his legal wife. When she first appeared in front of everyone, several hot-blooded young men had nosebleeds... Over the years, the size of the bra she wore has always been one of the key points for everyone to bet on—." Seeing that Chen Lu was getting more and more excited, Xiao Gui had to remind him: "Xiao Lu, hurry up and get to the point."
"Oh."
Chen Lu nodded, still savoring the moment, "Of course, many people want to take advantage of such a busty and beautiful young woman, but unfortunately, her mother-in-law, Old Madam Xia, is our Emperor's wet nurse, and the Emperor has a very deep affection for her... Look, she's the old lady sitting next to Minister Xia. Every year during festivals, the Emperor sends her gifts, and when he has time, he invites her back to the palace for a visit. With such a powerful figure in the Xia residence, who would have the audacity to try and take advantage of Yao Qiaozhen?"
"No wonder!"
I nodded, "Those of high enough status are mindful of their position, and those of slightly higher status can't afford to offend Old Madam Xia, so naturally Yao Qiaozhen can keep her chastity."
"Excellent, excellent!"
Chen Lu clapped his hands, "Brother Ren is indeed Brother Ren, your insight is truly extraordinary! That's exactly right!"
"What insight is extraordinary?"
Just then, Chen Guiyan's guests left, and she heard this and became very curious. While curious, she also reached down and gently pinched her younger brother, punishing him for being disobedient.
Chen Lu, enduring the pain, said seriously, "We were discussing the merits of a weapon. Brother Ren is not only excellent in both civil and military affairs, but also knowledgeable in these areas. He is indeed someone I should learn from—" "Hmm..."
Chen Guiyan glanced at me gently. Although she didn't like it, she had to admit it: "If you could work as hard as Prince Lanting, then I would be relieved."
After a pause, she suddenly noticed the little turtle and the little bird, whose cheeks were flushed red, and asked in surprise, "Prince Lanting, is your steward sick? Why is his face so red?"
I said calmly, "He's not sick. He's just intimidated by the weapon that your brother and I were discussing. Madam Qu, don't worry about them. People from small places haven't seen the world."
"Hahaha..."
Finally, the little turtle, the little bird, and Chen Lu couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Their laughter even startled the Prince of Zhennan, who was chatting with his old subordinates. He turned around, looked at us, shook his head, and continued his conversation without saying anything.
Although Chen Guiyan didn't know what they were laughing at, she was certain it was related to her. Unable to guess why, she glared at her younger brother and me, the only one not laughing, her hatred for me only intensifying.

Chapter Two: Generous Rewards
An honest person's anger can be quite frightening.
Being glared at by Chen Guiyan, I felt helpless. The young master was already a gentleman; did I have to join them in laughing at you for this young lady to be less angry?
Fortunately, a gentle zither melody suddenly rang out in Changqing Palace, relieving my predicament.
Chen Guiyan snorted coldly, turned her head, and sat down with her knees together. Everyone else followed suit, even Chen Lu, who had been grinning broadly, instantly became quiet.
If I still didn't realize this was the prelude to the Emperor's family's imminent appearance, then I wouldn't deserve the title of the smartest boy in Wushuang County.
Just as we sat down, the zither music became even more beautiful.
It wasn't that the guzheng player had raised the pitch, but rather that everyone had fallen silent, and the Changqing Palace had become quiet, naturally making the guzheng's sound even clearer.
Next, another gate, never before opened, was suddenly flung open by a group of female soldiers. They surged out, first occupying advantageous positions, then forming two rows, leaving a wide path in the middle.
As mentioned before, these female soldiers were no ordinary group. Having grown up in the palace, they had been trained for over a decade by my several nephews and teachers, possessing at least the skill of second-rate experts, especially adept at formations.
The Demonic Sect's formations were ever-changing, and they had learned at least twenty, ensuring that they could accurately set up formations for defense or attack, whether with two or five hundred people.
People weren't particularly interested in these valiant female soldiers. Although they were all beautiful and had well-developed figures from training, because the emperor was about to emerge, no one dared to look at them with greedy eyes.
Less than half an incense stick's time had passed when Emperor Kangzong, accompanied by Empress Ren, slowly emerged. At that moment, everyone immediately rose from their seats and knelt, shouting in unison, "Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Empress! Long live the Empress!"
The combined shouts of thousands, including the palace guards, were truly astonishing, echoing throughout the Changqing Palace.
With everyone kneeling, except for the female soldiers and Emperor Kangzong's family who remained standing, a solemn atmosphere spread, inexplicably stirring emotions.
This was the true majesty of the imperial family!
"Rise, my lords!" Emperor
Kangzong said gently as they approached the gleaming golden seats.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After a series of thanks, everyone stood, but did not immediately take their seats. Instead, they waited until Emperor Kangzong, the Empress, the princess, and the concubines were seated before respectfully taking their own.
Looking up at Emperor Kangzong's side, I saw him and Empress Ren seated at the first table, with Princess Yongyue alone at the middle table behind them, flanked by four Imperial Noble Consorts. Below them sat the favored concubines, all arranged in an orderly fashion.
Among the concubines, there were naturally some very beautiful ones; Empress Ren, for example, was a great beauty. However, when the young men discussed beauties, they would absolutely not dare include them, as it would be a grave offense.
Apart from me, who dared to openly scrutinize the Emperor's group, no one else dared to do so. Even the princes only kept their eyes on the table in front of the Emperor.
The guzheng was still being played, though the sound was now much softer.
"My beloved ministers," Emperor Kangzong said loudly from his dragon throne, "this year marks my forty-second year on the throne. Before I knew it, many of you have accompanied me for decades! Decades indeed!" He continued
, "How many decades does one have in a lifetime? Enough of the preamble. Today, I'd like to offer you all a toast, wishing you all health and longevity!"
Kangzong's words were masterful, devoid of grand pronouncements or lofty rhetoric, approaching the matter from a simple perspective, leaving most of the attendees deeply moved.
Indeed, over 80% of the officials who entered Changqing Palace were over forty years old, and at least 60% had served for more than twenty years.
Twenty years may not seem like a long time, but looking back, it represents a significant stage in life. To have four twenty-year periods is considered long-lived, and five twenty-year periods is a cause for celebration… And in this era, the most precious period of life is between twenty and forty years old.
The thought that twenty years had passed so quickly was disheartening, even for the most powerful and influential members of the royal family and high-ranking officials.
It was this sentiment that made their toasts so heartfelt and hearty, with everyone drinking it down in one gulp.
Those of us who were younger didn't quite grasp the poignant grandeur of the occasion, but we still drank along with everyone else.
A eunuch refilled Emperor Kangzong's cup, which he raised again: "Today is the eve of the Lunar New Year, and the New Year is almost here! I am very happy, and there are many things to be happy about! First, our southern regions have seen increased grain production this year, and the floods have lessened, resulting in a full treasury. I want to toast the officials of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works. If it weren't for your efforts, the people wouldn't have had a good New Year!"
The Ministers of Works and Revenue quickly stepped forward, raised their cups, and knelt on the ground. The Minister of Works, known for his eloquence, spoke first: "This is due to Your Majesty's boundless grace. We were merely following orders; we have no real ability. We are unworthy of such a reward from Your Majesty!"
"It's not that I say you've done well, it's that the people say you've done well!"
Emperor Kangzong smiled slightly. "I hereby announce that the officials of the Ministry of Revenue and the Ministry of Works, whose virtues are exemplary, are hereby bestowed with a pair of jade pendants and 100,000 gold coins upon their respective ministers. Their eldest sons will both be granted the title of second-class baron. The merits of the other officials at all levels shall be discussed and submitted by the ministers. I will not be stingy with rewards!"
"Ah... thank you, thank you, Your Majesty..." "Long live the Emperor
! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" The officials of the two ministries beamed with joy and knelt down again to express their gratitude
. The music playing nearby became lighter and more lively, quite fitting for the occasion.
Compared to their joy, many officials, while outwardly smiling and agreeing, were inwardly somewhat disdainful.
Because of favorable weather and the fact that several major rivers had not overflowed, the grain yields of several southern prefectures had indeed increased significantly.
However, the fertile land was mostly concentrated in the hands of local powerful clans. While they were delighted to have made a fortune, many people whose land had been seized were starving and forced to migrate thousands of miles to settle in the northwest.
Yet, these local powerful clans showed no disrespect to the court. This year, they doubled their grain tax payments, allowing the official granaries in the north to receive a substantial income for the first time in several years, alleviating the food crisis for the major armies next year. For this alone, Emperor Kangzong would not punish them. After
the officials from the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Revenue finished their drinks, they withdrew, and the open space in the middle was once again clean and tidy.
Emperor Kangzong was in high spirits and raised his third cup of wine: "The second matter is for you, Minister of War, Minister Ning."
Ning Zhijian was taken aback, but quickly rose from his seat and knelt in the center of the hall.
"Minister Ning is loyal and decisive, and he takes the tasks I assign him very seriously. Since taking office as Minister of War, in just a few months, the air in our capital has become much fresher, and the people's resentment has lessened. For this alone, I am very pleased."
Emperor Kangzong said, though his face showed little smile. He looked at the officials, and those who met his gaze lowered their heads. "My brothers, my ministers, I implore you all to keep your children and servants in check and not to cause Minister Ning any more trouble, understand?"
"We are terrified!"
The ministers quickly stood up and bowed.
As for how many of them were truly terrified, that was unknown.
Emperor Kangzong clearly did not want to pursue the matter further. Spoiled brats and unruly servants in prominent families existed in every dynasty and could not be eradicated. He simply wanted to remind his ministers that he supported Ning Zhijian and not to constantly use Ning Zhijian's impartiality to plead with him.
"Summon him!"
Emperor Kangzong raised his cup: "Minister of War Ning Zhijian, diligent and conscientious, has rendered meritorious service to the nation and the people. He is hereby granted the title of Grand Secretary of the 'Lingxiao Pavilion,' and awarded 100,000 gold coins and 500 mu of fertile land!"
"Your subject Ning Zhijian thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"
Ning Zhijian kowtowed deeply before respectfully drinking the wine in his cup. However, people could see that Minister Ning was not particularly excited about such a great favor; truly a composed man!
When Emperor Kangzong raised his fourth cup, my adorable little Yunfu looked at me with her big eyes, and I immediately understood that I was the protagonist this time.
"The third matter, and the one that pleases me the most,"
Emperor Kangzong continued, his face beaming: "Where is Ren Lanting, the commander of the 'Silver Tiger Legion'?"
"Your humble servant is here, Your Majesty."
I walked out solemnly and knelt on the cold marble floor, but inwardly grumbled at my father-in-law: "Didn't you already see that I was right beside you?" "And you still have to put on airs, Your Majesty's airs are truly grand." "My lords,"
Emperor Kangzong said loudly, "the greatest threat to our Liufeng Kingdom has always been the barbarians who roam the grasslands. The three northwestern prefectures have suffered greatly from the ravages of the barbarians of the desert grasslands. Especially a few months ago, the 'Silver Tiger Legion' was almost completely annihilated, hundreds of thousands of people were displaced, and countless women and children were abducted by the barbarians. To be honest, when I heard this news, I smashed a set of porcelain on the spot."
Hearing this, the King of Chu's face darkened. The one who caused such a tragic consequence was none other than his son, Chen Fuyue. Having his wounds reopened was painful for anyone.
Emperor Kangzong ignored him, his voice gradually rising: "To relieve the siege of Xiliang City, I have tried many methods, but all have failed. Just then, my nephew, the Empress's nephew Ren Lanting, who came to visit, heard this news and, out of concern for the country and its people, immediately requested that I send him to the front lines. He will go to the place where the empire needs him most, and no matter how difficult, he will surely help the soldiers and civilians of Xiliang City overcome the crisis!"
Instantly, countless eyes focused on me.
Among them, the fervent gazes came from the unmarried young women. In their hearts, just thinking of this young hero volunteering for the suffering people, going without hesitation to the most dangerous place, stirred their hearts. This is the origin of the saying "beauty loves hero."
Such ardent and romantic gazes from these young women made even me, with my thick skin, blush slightly. Did I just go too far in criticizing the Emperor's father-in-law? Actually, he's quite a nice person!
"Everyone has learned about what happened next from various sources."
Kangzong looked around again, his spirits rising, and said, "After cleverly resolving the crisis in Xiliang City, Ren Lanting regrouped, and the 'Silver Tiger Legion' under his command underwent a complete transformation. With the help of righteous civilians, they ambushed the powerful 300,000-strong army of the Northern Desert, achieving a great victory and rescuing the people of Xiliang City who had been abducted... And that's not all! In the past two months, Ren Lanting led the 'Silver Tiger Legion' and righteous civilians to attack the Great Desert Grasslands, plundering countless horses, cattle, and sheep, and killing and wounding hundreds of thousands of barbarians. Their rampage across the Great Desert Grasslands has made all the barbarians tremble with fear, greatly enhancing the prestige of our Liufeng Kingdom! Let us cheer for our heroes!"
"Lord Lanting is mighty! Long live His Majesty!"
People clenched their fists, and whether their cries were genuine or feigned, they all shouted in unison, their voices almost shaking the roof of the palace.
"These bastards! It's my achievement, yet they still have to flatter Emperor Kangzong..." The most enthusiastic was none other than Right Chancellor Wu Weiguo. Tears streaming down his face, his cheeks flushed, he stood up, crying and shouting. His performance was so convincing that everyone else was in awe.
Yet, Emperor Kangzong looked at him with satisfaction. The reason Wu Weiguo had remained loyal to the Tang King and yet remained in power was probably because he so accurately grasped the Emperor's heart!
In terms of actual merit, I was undoubtedly number one, but Emperor Kangzong also had his pride. If he hadn't defied public opinion and sent this son-in-law to Xiliang City, would there have been such a good result?
Therefore, His Majesty, with his discerning eye, was naturally very satisfied, feeling that he was not much different from a talent scout.
Enjoying the feeling of his ministers cheering for a moment, Emperor Kangzong smiled and pressed his hands down, and the cheers gradually subsided.
"My esteemed ministers," said Emperor Kangzong, "our army has always been suppressed by the Huayun Kingdom. Now, with the shrewd and experienced commander-in-chief, Prince Zhennan, and the invincible warrior, Ren Lanting, do you think the day our army becomes the strongest on the continent is not far off?"
"Not far off! Not far off!"
Most of the ministers echoed loudly, their expressions suggesting that simply shouting like this today would make them the strongest on the continent.
However, many insightful individuals were merely following the trend, not necessarily believing the same thing... This group naturally included myself, Yunfu, Prime Minister Han, Prime Minister Wu, Prince Zhennan, and others.
Fortunately, Emperor Kangzong wasn't entirely incompetent; he was merely issuing a slogan to let his ministers know that his empress's nephew was a general no less capable than Prince Zhennan, thus adding another layer of protection to the royal family!
"Summon them!"
Emperor Kangzong announced loudly, gesturing again, "Ren Lanting, Commander of the 'Silver Tiger Legion,' is brave and resolute, skilled in both literature and martial arts, and has achieved outstanding military exploits. He has managed Xiliang City effectively and is hereby appointed Grand Scholar of the 'Qilin Pavilion,' with a reward of one million taels of silver and a thousand acres of fertile land!"
"Your humble servant thanks Your Majesty for your kindness!"
Necessary courtesies must be observed, so I could only kneel down and kowtow in gratitude, just like everyone else.
In truth, I didn't care much for Emperor Kangzong's rewards. As everyone knows, Young Master Ri only loves beautiful women. As for his vast wealth, my father has already earned it for me; I could never spend it all. A carefree life is what I want to pursue.
The more rewards Emperor Kangzong bestows upon me, the greater my responsibility becomes. And what I hate most is endless work. My daily life is enough: embracing several beauties, indulging in lavish meals, drinking wine under the moon, listening to the "Eighteen Touches" music, watching steamy dances… and then enjoying the pleasures of love with my wives in bed. That would be enough!
However, when I looked up and saw Yunfu smiling behind Kangzong, my heart warmed: 'Damn it, the emperor's daughter is hard to marry, but Yunfu is mine, I must have her! Hardship and toil are nothing!' After the bestowal of honors, the next step was naturally to eat, drink, and be merry.
With a gentle clap of Kangzong's hand, the waiting palace maids quickly brought the prepared dishes and wine to each table. Among them were countless delicacies and fine wines, all exquisitely prepared and delicious. Everyone picked up their chopsticks without hesitation.
Everyone knew Kangzong's habit: at the palace banquet on the eve of the Lunar New Year, if one behaved timidly and politely, the emperor would be displeased. One had to be unrestrained, unrestrained, and loud to make the emperor feel the spirit of the New Year and be happy.
The music never stopped. After an incense stick's time had passed, but before the wine was even half-drunk, Empress Ren gently pointed with her hand, and a female soldier beside her understood and took out a gong, striking it with a "dong."
The people present immediately perked up, knowing the show was about to begin, and their eyes all turned to the outside of the hall.
In the blink of an eye, a large group of beautifully dressed women rushed in, lined up in a certain formation, and struck various alluring poses, standing motionless.
At the same time, the lights in the open space in the center of the hall suddenly brightened, dazzlingly bright.
This made it convenient for the various lecherous men, young and old, to drink and comment on the figures and appearances of the beautiful dancers, their laughter occasionally escaping, creating a lively atmosphere.
"Ding..."
Like a clear spring striking a rock, a crisp sound echoed throughout the hall, causing everyone's hearts to inexplicably tremble.
After this sound, the dancers suddenly unfolded their formation, their long silk dresses and skirts billowing open to reveal a riot of colors, like a hundred flowers blooming in spring, dazzlingly beautiful!
"Bravo!"
many of the boys shouted, and this time their parents did not stop them, as the boys often did in previous years.
The music, transitioning from slow to fast, was a blend of various instruments of unknown melody. Its light and ethereal quality immediately captivated the audience, and countless beautiful dancers began to twirl and dance.
Having rehearsed extensively, they sometimes formed vibrant, colorful flowers, sometimes surged and rose like waves, their movements exquisitely graceful. Long sleeves and skirts billowed with their leaps, making the entire hall appear as if bathed in a kaleidoscope of colors.
The dancers were adorned with a variety of cosmetics, filling the hall with a rich, sensual fragrance in addition to the aromas of wine and meat. This allure caused countless lecherous men, young and old, to inhale deeply, becoming completely intoxicated.
It's not unusual for one dancer to be skilled, nor is it unusual for a group of dancers to be skilled, but a troupe of hundreds managed to create a spectacle that felt like a constantly evolving shadow puppet show – truly breathtaking!
"The Dance of Rainbow Feathers," truly lives up to its name!

Chapter 3:
When the beautiful wife and concubines returned to the Lanting Mansion, it was already late
at night. The place was bustling with activity; the lights outside were still on. In the past, people would have been out making love long ago.
The carriage entered through a small gate next to the main gate. When I got off, I saw a familiar large carriage in the previously empty stables.
"Young Master… isn't this the carriage from home? How did it get here… Young Master, hey, where are you going?"
Before Little Bird could finish speaking, I vanished into the night with lightning speed.
"Silly!"
Jing Gongcai pouted, saying coquettishly, "Have you forgotten that your nemesis is only arriving in the next couple of days?"
Little Turtle and Little Bird's nemesis were naturally the "Five Rampaging Demonesses of the Liu Mansion." Upon hearing Jing Gongcai's words, Little Bird immediately realized.
Little Turtle asked doubtfully, "I didn't hear they were coming. Are they coming to launch a surprise attack?"
"This is called a surprise, okay..."
Jing Gongmei looked at Little Turtle, who had no speaking skills, shook her head, and sighed, "Little Turtle, I think you're really resilient. You've been disciplined for so many years, and you're still so outspoken."
Being lectured by the taciturn young mistress Jing Gongmei, Little Turtle chuckled and embarrassedly pulled Little Bird away.
Little Rain, who came down next, smiled slightly at the scene, "Sister Mei, Little Turtle and Little Bird are your husband's trusted generals. Aren't you afraid they'll be unhappy if you tease them like this?"
Jing Gongcai picked up on her sister's words, took Little Rain's hand, and said, "Sister Little Rain, when you talk to your brothers and sisters, do you worry that they'll get angry?"
Little Rain was such a smart girl that she understood Jing Gongcai's meaning. Jing Gongcai was telling her that Little Turtle and Little Bird were already part of the Ren family. Since they were all family, it didn't matter if their words were a little teasing.
Wang Zi didn't participate in their conversation. She turned her gaze to the carriage. Apart from its luxurious and spacious design and the several flags indicating its status, the carriage didn't have many distinctive features.
Miss Wang couldn't help but think to herself, "Could it be Liu Ri's wives from Wushuang County? According to the family members who went there, his wives are all not only beautiful but also incredibly talented. I should definitely visit them sometime!" In the afternoon, I already knew where my residence was. I moved through the crowd without disturbing any guards, maids, or servants. When I stopped, I had entered an exceptionally elegant and dignified courtyard.
The devilish sisters transplanted many rare flowers and plants into my courtyard. When spring arrives next year, the Lanting Mansion will surely become a sea of flowers, with my large courtyard being the highlight. However, for now, only the soil is visible, and its true form remains to be seen.
As soon as I landed, I heard a sweet laugh coming from the spacious and exquisite living room of the small building. The voice was so familiar.
"Who?"
With a sharp cry, I was spotted. A pale yellow shadow darted out, and upon recognizing who it was, she exclaimed in surprise, "Husband…"
"My darling Yuanyuan!"
I stepped forward and embraced this stunning beauty, who was only slightly shorter than me, lowering my head to kiss her pink lips.
"Mmm… Oh…"
I easily pried open her teeth, and my tongue immediately plunged in, sucking on my beautiful wife's fragrant saliva while searching for her lovely, smooth tongue.
Soon, Shen Yuanyuan's sweet tongue was wrapped around mine, our tongues intertwining and exchanging saliva, just like our first passionate kiss, focused and excited... Even though the beauty's skill was already at the peak of the seventh level of the "Heavenly Demon Skill," as we kissed and my hands constantly caressed her sensitive areas, she couldn't help but feel a surge of desire. Just before her little hole was about to leak juice, the beauty gently pushed me away, separating herself from me.
After we separated, I looked around and saw the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," Wenwen, Lu Jie, Chun Ya, and Qiu Bi all standing beside me, smiling and gazing at me with deep affection.
"Haha..."
I was delighted and kissed each of my wives on the face and lips before happily leading them back into the hall.
"Didn't you say you'd come around New Year's Eve? Why are you here earlier?"
I asked them as I sat down. At this moment, Lan'er stood behind me, massaging my neck and shoulders. Xiao Yan brought me a cup of ginseng tea, while Lian'er and Xiao Li stood obediently beside me, massaging my hands and feet, making me feel like a truly happy landlord. The
"Beautiful Girl Sex Slaves Group" had served me since childhood, and after becoming my concubines, they would take care of me whenever they were around, a habit that hadn't changed to this day. The one
who answered my question was naturally the little housekeeper, Rou'er. She stood quietly to the side and said softly, "The ladies said they wanted to see you, Master, as soon as possible, so we set off early... Everything at home has been arranged properly, all handled by Master and the ladies. With the help of Sister Jie'er's family and the Wang family members, there won't be any problems."
As expected of my thoughtful little concubine, she not only answered my questions but also revealed things I hadn't asked.
A figure flashed, and a delicate, boneless body gracefully sat on my lap. Even without smelling the faint fragrance, I knew who else but my little cousin Wenwen would so brazenly throw themselves into my arms.
"Brother… let's go to sleep…"
the little beauty whispered, nestled in my arms. At the same time, her pert little bottom rubbed against my lap, tempting me.
Hearing this, Lian'er and Xiaoli chuckled, their eyes, like Wenwen's, revealing a seductive glint. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the beautiful girls missed me dearly.
"Don't panic! I'll make sure you can't get out of bed tomorrow."
I lovingly stroked Wenwen's pert bottom. I don't know how many times I've touched that beautiful girl's bottom, but I still can't get enough of it.
Although Wenwen's small, beautiful buttocks weren't very fleshy, they were incredibly elastic. Even after all this time, their shape remained rather small, giving me a visual impact every time I entered her from behind, allowing me to bring the beautiful girl to orgasm faster and more intensely.
"Mmm..."
Most of the time, Wenwen was quite obedient. She lay on my warm chest, closing her beautiful eyes, like a cute little kitten, feigning sleep.
I pondered and asked Shen Yuanyuan, who was sitting opposite me, "Recently, with my rising fame, have more people come to Wushuang County to inquire about me?"
Because we were family, we didn't sit on opposite sides of the hall like in a traditional setting, where if the other person had slightly impaired hearing, they would have to shout, making it sound like an argument.
We sat in a small circle, less than a meter apart, creating a warm, family-like atmosphere.
Shen Yuanyuan said calmly, "A total of fifty-two groups of spies came, numbering over five hundred. Not only the three princes, but also some high-ranking officials of the court, and several prefects. These are from our Liufeng Kingdom. The rest are from the Great Yuan Kingdom (five groups), the Huayun Kingdom (two groups), and the Great Desert Grasslands (two groups)."
"Only that few?"
I slapped her hard, forgetting that Wenwen was sitting on me. The slap made her pink bottom sting, and the beautiful girl glared at me angrily.
After quickly calming down my lovely little wife, I turned to my other wives, who were all looking on with amusement, and said, "Damn it, I think I'm a renowned general now, so surely thousands of people should be coming to spy on us, right? You're really not giving me any face!"
Lu Jie covered her mouth and laughed, looking at me with a charmingly reproachful expression, "You're still not satisfied? So many spies have come, it's just that Chun Ya and Qiu Bi have had a hard time keeping up with everyone, they've both lost a lot of weight..." I
glanced at them carefully, and indeed, the two beautiful women had lost some weight, but their spirits were more focused, and their slightly thinner bodies accentuated their ample breasts and hips, making one want to pin the two beauties down and torment them for three days and three nights without them getting out of bed.
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi cultivate the "Rakshasa Witch" style, specializing in martial arts. Now, it seems that as their cultivation has improved, although they've become slightly colder, their gazes towards me remain gentle. This shows that my modified "Rakshasa Witch" hasn't repeated the mistakes of turning them into cold-blooded killing machines.
"Come, my darlings, let me see how much your power has increased,"
I said softly to them, extending both hands.
Without hesitation, Chun Ya and Qiu Bi each extended a hand, placing it against my palm. Then, as before, they allowed their true energy to slowly impact my Heavenly Demon True Energy.
After a moment, I nodded, and the two women withdrew their true energy. Just as they were about to pull their hands back, I gripped them tightly. When they looked up at my loving gaze, they smiled slightly.
This smile was like a pear blossom in bloom, indescribably charming and captivating.
Thanks to my extensive experience and exceptional self-control, I finally managed to release them. However, the intense possessiveness in my eyes was unmistakably transmitted to the two beautiful young women. The fact that their men felt desire upon seeing them filled Chun Ya and Qiu Bi with immense sweetness.
"According to the 'Rakshasa Demoness' level, you've already reached the upper level of the middle grade, which translates to the peak of the sixth level of the 'Heavenly Demon Art',"
I said to them. "But your progress has been too rapid; it must be due to your relentless practice, right? Haste makes waste. After we return, obediently focus on practicing the techniques. Increase your medicinal baths from once a day to once every three days, understand?"
"Yes."
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi were second only to the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slaves" in obedience. This was because they had been raised as gifts from their families since childhood, subconsciously carrying a degree of servility. Of course, they were completely devoted to me, their master and husband who had rescued them from suffering and given their families a happy life.
The families of both beauties came to Wushuang County with the Lu family. They weren't particularly outstanding, but coming from a middle-class family, they had some insight and vision. Their uncle, needing capable men, transferred them there. Now, their fathers were a county magistrate and a military commander, respectively—low-ranking officials, but enough to make their fathers-in-law very happy.
"Husband, when you go back, you'll see what Wushuang County is like,"
Lu Jie said sweetly, gesturing a large map. "When Uncle came to inspect it the other day, he said Wushuang County was the most beautiful and wealthiest county in Tuyi Prefecture…and Wuhua Mountain, our 'Sun Moon Divine Cult's' base, easy to defend and difficult to attack, running through the mountains—there's no safer place."
"Yes, you have so much money, of course you should spend it more. After all, Wushuang County is the root of our Liu family; laying a solid foundation there is very important,"
I said approvingly. Although I am now famous throughout the land, deep down I still prefer to be the young master of Wushuang County and not get involved in so many conflicts.
I said they had so much money because I knew that last time, the Wang family and I not only fought desperately to defeat the combined forces of the two major northern tribes in Xiliang City, but also spent a fortune to redeem the people. Kangzong, who had been standing idly by, felt embarrassed and sent 100 million gold coins in gold notes to my father in Wushuang County. Later, my father didn't use it and directly gave it to his daughters-in-law to handle this huge sum.
There's a saying, what's it? Women may not be very good at making money, but when it comes to spending it, men can't even come close.
The five girls of the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" immediately increased the construction work on the buildings at the foot and on Wuhua Mountain. In addition, with winter approaching, many houses in Wushuang County collapsed due to the freezing weather, so they also repaired the houses of thousands of households, not to mention taking the opportunity to build the main road leading to all the villages in Wushuang County.
"How's our 'Sun Moon Cult' doing?"
I turned to ask about the cult, which had been under the jurisdiction of the three Lu brothers and Shen Yuanyuan.
Shen Yuanyuan nodded slightly and began to explain methodically.
The cult initially consisted of only 1,200 people sent by Yun Fu. I now know they came from the "Royal Golden Armor Army," but were sent to Wushuang County by the princess as a force to protect her lover's family.
Later, the Lu family's martial arts and the experts sent by the Wang family joined in, and we recruited another 1,000 boys aged 15 to 18 in Wushuang County to mentor the new recruits, bringing the total to 2,000.
However, the "Royal Golden Armor Army" wasn't trained on the northern plains; without experiencing dozens of battles, large and small, they simply couldn't have trained such a formidable elite force. So the wives discussed it and decided to train the remaining eight hundred people as martial arts practitioners, teaching them some simple techniques from the Heavenly Demon Art. The palace also provided several martial arts manuals, finally setting the foundation. However, it would probably take three to five years for them to fully develop into a powerful force.
A mature and powerful landlord couldn't rely solely on this level of martial arts. While training martial arts masters, the wives were also constantly adding new members. These were the children of the craftsmen who built the "Sun Moon Divine Sect" headquarters and the Wuhua Mountain maze. They were initially selected by the Wang family's experts, and after further tests, they were absorbed into the "Sun Moon Divine Sect." However, the number of these new members wasn't growing enough, and their ages were only seven or eight; they could only be cultivated as a future plan.
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi led a group of subordinates, specifically conducting reconnaissance work. If the spies were just inquiring around, that would be one thing. However, if anyone tried to infiltrate the county government or Wuhua Mountain, well, sorry, they'd be dealt with badly. The mildest offenders would be knocked unconscious and hung by the roadside; the more malicious would be killed without mercy.
Those sent as spies were certainly not ordinary people. At first, Chun Ya and Qiu Bi suffered quite a bit; if not for their superior martial arts skills, they would have been injured. But with experience, they recovered. Later, almost all the spies only dared to gather a little basic information before leaving, learning from the tragic fates of their predecessors and warning them never to provoke the two witches of the "Sun Moon Cult."
However, Chun Ya and Qiu Bi weren't the most hardworking; the three Lu brothers were the most hardworking of all.
After nearly losing their family, they trained extremely hard, and with the stimulation of the medicinal potion, their hard work resulted in a noticeable increase in strength. It's said that the three of them together could defeat twenty experts from the Wang family… while in Yizhou County, I remember it took two Wang family instructors to defeat the three of them.
Seeing the diligence and growing strength of the Lu brothers, Shen Yuanyuan assigned them three hundred disciples to train. As a result, those disciples suffered terribly. The Lu brothers used the same methods I had used on them to treat these rookies, beating them day and night. If they didn't want to be beaten beyond repair, they had to become stronger.
Aside from the minor annoyance of the three violent men constantly complaining, the followers of the "Sun Moon Cult" were generally growing stronger every day. In a few years, they would become a vital force protecting our Liu family.
I saw my wives' hard work and felt sorry for them.
They were all a bit thin, all due to the tireless housework they had been doing.
The most pitiful thing was that their men weren't around, and they could only suppress their longing. How could they gain weight like that?
Well, actually, the main reason was that they hadn't absorbed my yang essence. Without the balance of yin and yang, how could they be moist?
Just look at the Jinggong sisters. Although they endure wind and rain, traveling with me everywhere, they are often pampered by me. I frequently make love to them, and my yang essence often fills their beautiful orifices. Having absorbed my essence, they naturally grow tender and juicy, even more beautiful than they were six months ago.
Therefore, tonight's hard work is unavoidable in order to make my wives as beautiful as before!

Chapter Four: The Two Beauties of Spring and Autumn
Although Shen Yuanyuan, Wenwen, and Lu Jie can be considered my legal wives, while the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" and Chun Ya and Qiu Bi can only be considered concubines, Yuan'er and the others have voluntarily given their opportunities to these seven concubines. The "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group," on the other hand, used the excuse that Chun Ya and Qiu Bi had only recently joined the family, to give the first opportunity to receive my favor tonight to the two of them.
Neither of the two beauties was particularly tall. Chun Ya was voluptuous yet sweet, while Qiu Bi was petite and well-proportioned. When the two beauties lay naked on the bed like lambs, they indeed possessed a beauty that complemented each other like bamboo, orchids, and chrysanthemums.
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi weren't stunning beauties, but they were definitely first-rate beauties. After my constant "development," they had long since exuded the charm of beautiful young women, and when facing me, they would reveal their vulnerable side.
As I lay between them, one in each arm, Chun Ya suddenly mustered her courage and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Master... now that you're back... please don't go to Xiliang City again, okay?"
I was stunned. For such a cautious beauty to say something like this, interfering with my actions, took a lot of courage!
Without showing any expression, I asked gently, "Why?"
Chun Ya glanced at me, her courage faltering, and she didn't speak again. Instead, Qiu Bi added from the side, "We...we need you by our side so we don't feel lonely..."
"Silly girl!"
I reached out and kneaded their plump buttocks, laughing, "Could it be that Rou'er and the others aren't good to you? My father and stepmother don't like you?"
Seeing me laugh, Chun Ya finally felt relieved and whispered, "No, everyone is very good to us...but we still miss you, Master...If Master isn't here, we feel panicked, like we have no direction..."
I sighed. "Didn't you say you were very good at dealing with those spies? You were even dubbed 'Witches' by them. I can't tell you're not confident at all."
Qiu Bi moved closer to me, grabbing my mischievous hand to stop me from moving, and then said, "Since it's a task you gave us, Master, of course we must do our best to complete it. Only you can see our vulnerability; everyone else can only see us bleeding!"
I frowned and immediately slapped her hard, hard across the face. Qiu Bi's plump buttocks were struck squarely, and she groaned in pain, half-jokingly.
Without even looking, I knew her snow-white buttocks already bore a handprint.
As someone who practiced martial arts, Qiu Bi naturally wouldn't feel pain from the slap. She deliberately groaned to see if my anger was genuine.
Seeing the two beauties waiting expectantly for my explanation, I shook my head and glared at them fiercely: "What bloodshed? Your two little holes have already been deflowered by your master, how could there be any bleeding? Don't say such unlucky things again!"
"Hmm..."
Chun Ya was very good at reading people's expressions. Seeing that I wasn't really angry, her plump body twisted like a snake, and she said coquettishly, "Master, you're just talking nonsense... The bloodshed we were talking about... isn't that kind of bloodshed... You're so naughty, you'll find out soon enough."
I said with a grin. My other hand had already slipped under her two plump buttocks, gently scraping around her anus, making the beautiful young woman tremble all over. She immediately squeezed her thighs together, the warm, moist flesh of her thighs clamping down on me, preventing me from moving.
Now, both of my hands were under their control, how pitiful!
"Master, our sisters are very good to us, and to our families too... We like them very much, and we're very close to them... But the sense of security we feel with you by our side is something our sisters can't give us."
Qiu Bi gazed at me intently with her large eyes and said sweetly, "Actually, it's not just us who feel this way, all the sisters feel the same way... We only feel happy when you're here in this family!"
The two beauties spoke simply and directly; other wives might not have said such things to me.
And this tender affection, along with their words, entered my heart.
"I also really want to come back and be with you, and have more babies so we can live happily ever after."
I pondered for a moment and said, "Unfortunately, I have too many responsibilities weighing on me right now, and too many people are wary of your master. So, unless I get rid of them and the world is at peace, I can't rest for the time being."
"Who is making the master angry?"
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi, unaware of the court's situation, said coldly in unison, "Let's go kill them for the master, and he won't have to worry."
"Nonsense! If killing them would solve everything, wouldn't I have done it already? If you don't understand, learn from Xiang Ting'er first."
I slapped their plump buttocks angrily, "Come on, since you're so murderous, I now order you to fight the master and see who wins!"
Chun Ya and Qiu Bi weren't naive girls who didn't know anything. Hearing my words with ulterior motives, they chuckled and turned their lustful eyes to the huge, erect penis.
"It's even angrier than its master..."
"Yeah, look at how arrogant it is, let's cool it down!"
The two women had already slipped out of my arms and were sitting on my lap, bending down so their small mouths met the menacing Tyrannosaurus Rex.
The beauties were already experts at manipulating their master's member; they extended their pink tongues and slowly began licking the large penis. Having
lived together since childhood, the beauties had a clear division of labor. After licking the penis for a moment, one on the left and one on the right, one up and one down, they launched a fierce attack.
Qiu Bi opened her thick lips, lowered her head, and took the glans of the enormous member into her mouth, sucking and licking it forcefully. Her small mouth occasionally swallowed and released the shiny jade head; the strong sucking and stimulation made me comfortably enjoy her service.
Chun Ya went a little lower, her nimble little tongue licking and sucking my scrotum, sometimes playfully taking one of my testicles into her mouth through my scrotum. The pleasure she gave me was no less than what Qiu Bi gave me.
If there had been time, the two beauties would have used their special skills to make me enjoy myself even more, but they knew that tonight there were more monks than porridge. Their sisters had kindly let them have the first turn, and they wanted to cherish their time so that the other sisters could also receive their master's favor.
So, after playing with my penis for a while, the two women pounced on me, giggling as they pressed down on me.
Neither of the two concubines was heavy, but their forceful pounce almost made me gasp for breath.
Sensing their laziness, I flew into a rage, pulling them up to sit and berating them, "Well, you're slacking off after only a short time! Looks like I haven't disciplined you in a while. Get down on your knees, stick your asses out, your master is going to punish you with my dragon spear!"
The two women gave a charming smile, retreating without hesitation, then turning their bodies forward, their beautiful buttocks raised high, their legs spread wide, revealing the alluring cave between their thighs and the thick, dark pubic hair around it... Their snow-white thighs, like jade, contrasted beautifully with the bright red, engorged labia outside their vulvas, creating a breathtaking scene that excited me greatly.
I smiled slightly, not grabbing their plump buttocks, but instead leaning forward to find the right spot, and with a forceful thrust, I entered their moist, hot, and tight little caves.
"Oh..."
Chun Ya cried out loudly as the huge penis mercilessly pierced her vagina, almost knocking her soul out of her body. The long-lost pleasure surged into her heart instantly.
"Slap slap slap..."
My lower body slammed into the beauty's plump buttocks. The plump buttocks resisted the force of the impact, and it felt exceptionally good to hit them. However, my penis did not reduce its attack power each time, hitting her core every time. This made the beauty shout and scream without restraint, venting the exhilarating pleasure in her heart.
"Heavier...heavier...ah...Master...Ya'er...can...oh...take it...ah...yo...yo...my little hole...so...beautiful...oh...fuck me...fuck your Ya'er...um...um...harder...ah...again...all the way in...Ya'er...is wet again...oh...god...ah...Master...I...I...so...good...oh..."
Chun Ya came from a family of martial arts masters, and her requirements for etiquette were not as strict as those of the devilish sister and Ni Xiangting, so she moaned however she wanted. These primal cries ignited a wild desire in me, and my big cock kept pulling out and thrusting back in, driving Chun Ya to her knees.
But the beautiful young woman had profound martial arts skills, how could she give up so easily? She gritted her teeth and thrust her plump buttocks back, cooperating with me each time to make the impact go deeper, making her wanton moans almost shatter the room's windows.
I naturally didn't let Qiu Bi go either.
As I thrust my hips forcefully, fondling Chun Ya, my hands were completely focused on Qiu Bi's beautiful buttocks, which were almost pressed against Chun Ya's.
Qiu Bi's buttocks were quite fleshy, and when my hands pressed against her upturned buttocks, the beauty restlessly twisted her hips. I ignored her reaction and directly inserted my right index and middle fingers into her honey hole, kneading the small pearl above the opening.
My left hand, without pausing, directly probed into the beautiful young woman's vagina.
Qiu Bi's vagina was like a baby's mouth; as soon as something entered, it reacted immediately, sucking and squeezing my finger forcefully. The tender flesh pressed against my finger, tingling and itching, a truly pleasurable sensation.
My finger wasn't satisfied with just that; it moved lightly and quickly inside the beautiful young woman's vagina, like a small penis, only ten times faster than a penis in Chun Ya's honeyed vagina.
Under my dual assault, Qiu Bi was extremely excited. She moaned and gasped, "Master...no...oh...no...don't...I...can't...take it...ah...so...so numb...so tingling...oh...oh...I want...want...a big penis...oh...Master...faster...faster...finish it...Ya girl...ah...Bi'er...Bi'er wants you...fuck...me...oh...faster...moaning..."
A woman whose desire has been awakened is extremely sensitive.
With each thrust of my large penis into her vagina, streams of vaginal fluid splashed onto the sheets. Meanwhile, as my hands worked together, Qiu Bi's legs were tightly clamped together, and her juices flowed continuously from her vagina, soon soaking my hands. Drips of juices dripped from my hands onto the sheets.
Chun Ya's plump, white buttocks, with each impact, finally flew into the air prematurely. Her buttocks abruptly stopped thrusting, trembling like a tremor, and her previously supported upper body instantly collapsed, her hands and all, falling limply onto the bed.
How could I not know the state of my beautiful wife?
I quickly withdrew my hands from Qiu Bi's vaginal opening, and with a pull and tug, grabbed Chun Ya's arms, forcefully pulling her up.
In this way, Chun Ya, who had been lying down, was now in a position where her upper body was arched backward and her plump buttocks were pulled forward.
However, that wasn't actually the case. The beauty was held tightly by me, her delicate body completely immobile, unable to evade my attacks. My penis barely left her honeypot, only emerging halfway before forcefully thrusting back in, increasing the speed several times over and intensifying the stimulation.
Furthermore, her immobile buttocks and tightly clamped legs caused her honeypot to contract, further enhancing the friction with my large penis. The beautiful woman's orgasms came in many intense waves, her hoarse cries becoming even more unrestrained.
"Oh...oh...Master...big cock...so big...thrust...thrust...it feels...so good...mmm...I...I want...ah...fly, fly...I want...thrust...thrust to death...Ya'er...I...quick...quick...die...die...oh...ah...no...no...ouch...too...too sore...Master...quick...quick...let go...I...fly...oh..."
Chun Ya let out a soft, sweet cry, and a stream of vaginal fluid suddenly gushed from the depths of her honey hole, hitting the glans of the big cock. Her body, which had been resisting, became limp.
Even so, I didn't let her go. Instead, as her vaginal walls tightened rapidly, the Tyrannosaurus Rex Spear thrust in and out even more forcefully, each time tighter than before, but each squeeze made me gasp and shout with pleasure.
"Oh...oh...oh..."
Chun Ya's delicate body trembled as I thrust into her, her two round breasts quivering beautifully, making Qiu Bi, who was turning her head to look at her, momentarily lose her focus.
"Slap!"
I released my hand and slapped Qiu Bi's plump buttocks: "Little Bi, go, kiss Ya'er's breasts!"
"Mmm!"
Qiu Bi quickly got up and sat right in front of Chun Ya. Since Chun Ya's arms were still being pulled back by me, Qiu Bi didn't have to do much; one of her small hands pinched one of her breasts, and her small mouth naturally began to caress the other.
"Ah...Qiu Bi...you...don't...oh..."
Chun Ya was being thrust into by me, floating on clouds, when suddenly her breasts were attacked by her sister. Attacked from both ends, she could only weakly cry out.
Every part of her body was now rejoicing, the intense pleasure of an orgasm exploding in the beautiful young woman's mind. A scream rang out, and Chun Ya's voluptuous body convulsed, her voice abruptly ceasing, her vaginal walls squeezing and constricting the large penis a thousandfold.
Chun Ya had already fainted from the orgasm; to continue manipulating my beautiful wife under these circumstances would only harm her.
I could only thrust my large penis all the way in and then stop, letting her vaginal walls contract and writhe, enjoying the sucking of my beautiful woman's honey pot.
Seeing this, Qiu Bi didn't kiss her breasts, but looked at me longingly, waiting for me to take her to the paradise of pleasure.
"Pop..."
To Qiu Bi's anticipation, the large penis was pulled out of Chun Ya's honey pot, making a crisp sound and bringing with it a stream of sticky, white vaginal fluid, causing Qiu Bi to gasp.
She herself was no better off; her vaginal opening was already soaked with the fluid, and the desire to be penetrated and filled by her master's penis was extremely strong.
Without me saying a word, Qiu Bi lay down willingly, her jade-like legs immediately spreading open, revealing her pink vulva clearly through the dark pubic hair.
"Oh..."
When the Tyrannosaurus Rex entered the petite and beautiful young woman's body, its hot and hard shaft stretched her flesh walls wide open, making her cry out in pleasure.
"I haven't even used any force yet, and you're already moaning, what a little slut!"
I laughed, bending her jade-like legs and pressing them against my thighs, beginning to slowly thrust in and out.
Although the beauty's vagina is very contractile, it still needs some time to adjust when you first enter. So every time I make love with my wives, I pay close attention to the rhythm at the beginning, so as not to hurt her because I'm only thinking about myself... Unexpectedly, after only a few dozen thrusts, the little beauty beneath me was dissatisfied: "Mmm... Master... harder... Bi'er... Bi'er... wants... oh... you... like... fuck... mmm... uh... like... ㈱儿... do... me!"
I laughed and reached out a hand to flick her little nose. "You really are a little slut! Want me to be harder? Don't panic! You'll be begging for mercy later!" "
I... I'm just Master's little slut..."
Qiu Bi gasped, "So... so it doesn't matter how lewd I am... Does Master like me like this?"
"Of course I do!"
I pressed down on her legs and spread them apart slightly, making her buttocks stick up a little more: "In bed, the more lewdly my little Bi'er moans, the happier I am, and the harder I will thrust."
"Good...ah...good...deep...oh...oh...Master...so good...so good...ah...harder...oh...Master...Bi'er...so comfortable...ah...ah...good...great...oh...oh..."
I began to thrust forcefully, making Qiu Bi beam with joy. Don't let her petite frame fool you; her honey pot is incredibly deep, requiring my vigorous thrusting to achieve satisfaction. My
large penis thrust deeper and faster with each stroke, each time it emerged from her vagina, spraying her juices. The alluring "sizzle" of the water, combined with the petite, beautiful woman's moans and the pleasure generated by the friction between my penis and her vagina, surged like waves, arousing me completely.
Next, while relentlessly fucking Qiu Bi, my Tyrannosaurus Rex repeatedly striking her soft, tender flesh, I shifted my hands away from her snow-white legs, turning them towards her swollen, high breasts.
Qiu Bi's breasts weren't very large, but they were incredibly elastic and adorably shaped, making me fondle them with irresistible pleasure, enjoying the warm
, smooth feel of controlling those two jade orbs. Under my skillful kneading, the tingling and numbness in the petite, beautiful young woman's breasts was almost as intense as the sensation inside her vagina. The pleasure from both places surged through her entire body, making her almost uncontrollably ecstatic. Her head swayed from side to side, her hair flew wildly, fragrant sweat soaked her pink face, her alluring eyes were filled with lust, and her pink lips opened and closed, constantly uttering lewd moans. "Oh... Master... harder... ah... Bi'er... oh... faster, faster... ah... insert... insert... to... ah... the... core... woo... I... feel... so... good... yes... yes... harder... oh... right there... ah... Bi'er... is going... going to die... ah... fuck... fuck... your... little... Bi'er... fuck... woo..."
As she moaned loudly, Qiu Bi's skin gradually turned a pinkish hue due to the physical and mental pleasure, making her incredibly alluring.
Now she had fully adapted to the size of my large penis, and the tender flesh inside her honeypot began to resist and suck with each thrust. So I didn't hold back anymore, leaning over the beautiful young woman and pressing down on her like a tiger descending a mountain, launching a fierce attack.
"Smack... Smack..."
My Tyrannosaurus Rex thrust in and out like the wind, making the water sounds even louder. And I wasn't just about brute force; I often used the techniques of three shallow thrusts followed by one deep one, or nine shallow thrusts followed by one deep one. The head of my penis constantly spun and rubbed gently in her hot, tight little hole, while the ridges of my large penis gently scraped against the walls of her honeypot, causing Qiu Bi's honeypot to tighten and her whole body to itch unbearably.
Thus, the friction between the petite, beautiful young woman's honeypot and my large penis increased dramatically. Each time I thrust in, it was tightly enveloped by Qiu Bi's little hole, the tender flesh constantly sucking on my penis, making me groan with pleasure.
As I was enjoying myself so much, naturally, Qiu Bi was also enjoying herself more and more, her cries becoming louder and louder, and her words becoming more and more explicit: "Master... oh... sister... sister... my... little hole... is so itchy... harder... fuck... fuck me to death... ah... ah... yes... good... good... oh... so... great... ah... you... are really good at it... oh... from now on... from now on... ah... oh... every day... Bi'er... wants... Master's... oh... big... big... cock... ah... so... happy... Mom... save me... ah... I... flew... ah..."
Suddenly, Qiu Bi's small hands, which were originally gripping the sheets, hugged me tightly, trembling and shouting: "Oh... Master... husband... I... came... oh..."
The beautiful young woman's jade legs tightly clamped my waist, her cervix opened, and a stream of hot vaginal fluid gushed out, filling her entire little hole as if it had been flooded with juice, and at the same time it was very hot.
My large penis was now as hard as steel, and after being drenched in her juices, it grew even thicker and longer. The glans
pressed tightly against Qiu Bi's clitoris, causing the petite and beautiful young woman to roll her eyes back and scream incessantly. After a while, Qiu Bi finally came to her senses, looking at me with a pair of large, charming eyes, filled with indescribable tenderness and affection.
We were still in the position of intercourse, my large penis still throbbing inside her beautiful hole, each throbbing causing the beautiful young woman to tremble slightly.
"Baby, are you enjoying it?"
I asked with a smile, reaching out to touch her two beautiful buttocks, gently kneading and stroking them.
"Master...you must do it to Xiao Bi'er more often in the future..."
Since it was just the two of us, Qiu Bi wasn't shy at all. She wrapped her arms around my neck and said coquettishly, "I really don't want Master's big penis to come out...it would be so nice if it just stayed inside Bi'er's little hole forever..."
"How can it not come out?"
I glared at her.
Immediately, another soft sound rang out, and the penis left the beautiful vagina, bringing with it a stream of vaginal fluid that instantly soaked the already damp sheets.
While Qiu Bi was still confused, I suddenly exerted force, flipping the petite, beautiful young woman over.
The young woman was very clever; she turned her head and smiled seductively at me, and without my command, she raised her pink, beautiful buttocks high.
"Master, do you want to fuck Bi'er's anus?"
Qiu Bi said softly, "Come on, Bi'er belongs to Master."
As she spoke, Qiu Bi forcefully spread her beautiful buttocks, making her light brown anus even more visible; the way it opened and closed was indescribably alluring.
"Good girl!"
I praised her approvingly, and without much movement, my large penis pressed against Qiu Bi's little anus.
Since my penis had just emerged from her honeypot, it was already covered in slippery vaginal fluid. Combined with the honeyed fluid the beauty had released earlier, much of it had flowed around her anus, already wetting the entrance. Therefore, the resistance wasn't great when the glans entered; with a little effort, it went in.
"Oh..."
As the large, hard Tyrannosaurus Rex disappeared inch by inch into her narrow, beautiful rear passage, the petite, beautiful woman, filled to the brim, let out another satisfied moan.
The battle resumed in the room...

Chapter 5: The Capital Scene. The "
clean- up battle" was naturally exhausting. From night until dawn, I was busy until the rooster crowed in the morning, finally finishing off the last one—Xiao Li—and ejaculating my third essence of the night into her tight, warm vagina.
Being a successful man is truly tiring!
This time, only my wives from Wushuang County were involved. If I included the Han family's devilish sisters, Ni Xiangting, the Jinggong sisters, Lin Cuier, and Su Luxiang, it would probably take a whole day and night.
Add to that Yunfu, Wang Miao'er, and Xiaoyu, whom I haven't even gotten my hands on yet… Damn it, it seems like every night from now on, I, Young Master Ri, will be able to get the most pleasurable enjoyment after all my hard work!
Because when I'm intimate with my wives, I use a modified version of the "Heavenly Demon Art" dual cultivation technique, so while giving my wives benefits, I also feel refreshed, and my strength, which was damaged in Xiliang City, has slightly recovered.
After covering Xiaoli with a blanket, I put on my clothes and strode out of the "Beautiful Girl Sex Slave Group" room.
When I arrived at the dining room, Little Turtle and Little Bird were already sitting there. The table was full of famous snacks from the capital: pine nut shrimp balls, fried rolls, eight-treasure hazelnut sauce, assorted crab meat, ginkgo mushrooms, chicken soup dumplings, and finally, a large bowl of abalone, kelp, and silver thread old duck soup for each of us. It was quite a sumptuous meal.
They were chatting and laughing happily, because last night I learned from the "beautiful girl sex slave group" that not only they had come, but also brought Little Turtle and Little Bird's wives. When they returned to their room, they would surely be pleasantly surprised, and would have done just as much work as I had!
I went up to them, and a maidservant served me a bowl of the same soup. I sat down with a thud, first taking a sip of the delicious soup, then taking a bite of a juicy little steamed bun. It was truly a treat!
After I had wolfed down my food for a while, the two servants, who had almost finished eating, winked at me and asked, "Young Master, what are you planning to do today?"
"I'm thinking of whether to take a stroll around the capital or discuss military and political affairs with my godfather... Otherwise, once Su Yan, Su Yue, and Xiang Ting'er come over tonight, we won't be going out for the next few days, so we won't have any time."
I sighed, "It's a pity that Yun Fu is in the palace, and my father and uncle can't come either, otherwise we could have a family reunion."
To avoid being seen, Su Yan, Su Yue, and Xiang Ting'er would come secretly at night, and then we would all gather in the inner courtyard for the next few days. It's rare to have a time to get together, so I won't waste my time going out.
I haven't forgotten my promise to Wang Miao'er to return to Xiliang City before New Year's Eve. Even the fastest journey back from the capital will take seven or eight days, so time is really limited!
Little Turtle chuckled and whispered, "Young Master, it's rare for us to return to the capital, so you don't need to be so tense. Why don't we go shopping today, see the bustling capital, experience the New Year's atmosphere, and relax? Wouldn't that be nice?"
"Huh?"
I looked at him in surprise. "Chief Steward Liu, how did you become so eloquent? Did my little sister teach you?"
"What do you mean she taught me? I'm the one who teaches her."
Little Turtle shamelessly replied. But this couldn't fool Little Bird and me, the two insiders. Little Sister's family is a scholarly family; she's been well-versed in literature since childhood, while Little Turtle has hardly ever attended school. If Little Turtle teaches her anything, it's probably just bedroom techniques!
The little bird chuckled and teased him, then continued, "Young Master, Zhuzhu and Xiaomei are visiting the capital for the first time, so they want to buy some souvenirs to take home. We'll be leaving after we wake them up. Would you like to come with us?"
I quickly shook my head. "No way, I'm not going. You two couples can enjoy your time together; why should I join in?"
Seeing my firm stance, they didn't press me further. Although the two of them and I had a good relationship and didn't distinguish between master and servant, Zhuzhu and Xiaomei were different. Their families treated Master Liu and Young Master Ri with a mixture of awe and reverence, which made them somewhat reserved in my presence. No matter how the little turtle and the little bird tried to persuade them, it was no use.
"By the way, Young Master, Xiaoyu and Miss Wang Zi went out early this morning, telling us not to wait for them for breakfast,"
the little turtle added.
"Did you go out together?"
"No, we went out separately. Xiaoyu went first, and Miss Wang Zi just went out."
I nodded. Xiaoyu was definitely going to contact her fellow disciples, and Wang Zi was probably visiting an old friend of the Wang family. There was no need to ask too much; they had their own freedom.
After breakfast, once Little Turtle and Little Bird had returned to their rooms, I waved my hand. A palace maid who had been standing by me walked over gracefully: "Your Highness, what are your orders?" The
women in the palace were truly different. Take my beautiful palace maids and concubines, for example. Not only were they beautiful, but their manners were also elegant and charming. They were even quite open in bed. When I was recuperating in the palace, I often gathered them together and made them cry out in pleasure. That was truly exhilarating.
This palace maid was also one of Yunfu's confidantes. She had a pretty oval face and was only about sixteen years old, though her body was a bit weak.
Princess Meiren'er is very prestigious in the palace, and countless palace maids admire her. The palace maids and concubines secretly told me that many of them hoped to serve the princess for life and never be separated from her. Those chosen by her to be here could naturally rest easy.
"Have the two young mistresses of the He clan woken up?"
I asked gently.
"Your Highness, the two young mistresses got up early. They practiced swordsmanship for a while this morning, and after breakfast, they went for a bath,"
the maid replied skillfully. "Should I go and invite them over?"
"No need,"
I shook my head slightly. The Jing sisters have been very tired lately and rarely have time to rest; let them rest more. "I'm going out for a stroll. If anything happens, just ask Madam Yuanyuan to handle it."
"Understood, Your Highness."
The maid had no intention of interfering with my actions; all she could do was obey.
Today is the 24th of the month, only a few days away from the Spring Festival.
The capital is near the north, and although the weather is a bit cold, there are still many sunny days. Sometimes, even when it's snowing, you can still see the sun.
When I went out in the morning, it was already bright, and there were already sounds of people around. When I walked out of the back door and onto the main street, many shops were open, welcoming guests from all directions.
Walking on the street, I found food stalls, teahouses of all sizes, cosmetics shops, gold and silver jewelry shops, fabric and silk shops, pork, beef and mutton stalls... and so on, one after another, every street was lined with shops.
Because the roads in the capital were wide, and many places had specially designated open spaces for markets, these markets of all sizes were often crowded with people. There were itinerant vendors, acrobats, monkey show performers, and vendors selling candied hawthorns, all bustling with noise and a scene of great prosperity!
After becoming the head of a city and participating in the government, I learned that the border areas in the south, north, and west were still very poor. There were many people who lived on sweet potatoes and corn porridge for eight months of the year, and many others often didn't even have these things, and had to sell their children to get through the difficult years.
But in the capital, you absolutely cannot imagine the desolation of other places. Because the people here live under the emperor's nose, when the emperor is pleased, the first beneficiaries are the people of the capital and the surrounding areas. Many high-ranking officials also send generous gifts during festivals, and there is ample relief during famine years; in short, no one goes hungry.
Because of this, the capital has fostered many lazy people. They like to wander around all day, chatting and joking with friends, sometimes running errands for wealthy families, or introducing connections to officials and merchants from other places… These idlers are usually called "hangers-on," forming a unique scene in the capital.
I'd only strolled through three streets when several sycophants approached me. Some asked, "Want to find someone familiar with the city to help you explore?" Others inquired if I wanted to "find a girl to have some fun with," some suggested I "see an old military doctor to help me recover," and some even claimed, "For just one gold coin, you can learn unparalleled martial arts." One even patted his chest and declared, "I'm a confidant of the most powerful man in the court, Prince Lanting. Young man, do you want to be an official? Ten gold coins will do."
In the end, I felt it was a mistake not to bring a few wicked servants and a few vicious dogs with me; at least that way I'd have much more peace and quiet.
However, there were some fun things about exploring the capital, namely, observing the beautiful women shopping on the streets.
The capital had many idle people, and even more beautiful women. First, there were the "Eight Great Hutongs." If you wanted to know where the capital was most lively at night, it was definitely the "Eight Great Hutongs."
"The Eight Great Hutongs" specifically refers to an area in the bustling inner city. This area, encompassing over a dozen streets, was lined with brothels of all sizes, numbering at least one or two hundred. The women were diverse, from all corners of the country, and varied in appearance and build; even tall, strong beauties from the grasslands, delicate beauties from the Yuan Dynasty, and young beauties from overseas island nations were commonplace.
Brothels were always places of trouble, and the "Eight Great Hutongs" in the capital, despite having at least tens of thousands of women, were so busy every night that fights and squabbles over women frequently broke out – a truly dramatic scene.
The patrons of these brothels included sons of meritorious officials, wealthy young men, merchants from other regions, and children of middle-class families. Even many officials and wealthy individuals themselves frequented the "Eight Great Hutongs," ostensibly to contribute to the empire's tax revenue.
Don't underestimate the taxes levied on brothels. In any dynasty, those who could afford to run brothels were no ordinary people. Take, for example, Magistrate Liu of Wushuang County. Otherwise, if they couldn't handle any situation or guarantee the safety of the girls and their customers, who would come to their establishments?
Besides maintaining order, brothels faced exorbitant taxes, usually five out of ten. That is, for every ten gold coins earned, five had to be paid to the imperial court. Even so, the veterans of brothels still made a fortune and were all smiles. This shows just how lucrative it was.
Of course, to make money, the owners of brothels tried every means to attract customers. Beautiful girls were one thing, girls who were both beautiful and skilled were another, girls with exotic charms were yet another, then there were the madams and pimps—they needed to be eloquent, have keen eyes, and serve attentively. Next, the food and drink had to be authentic, and finally, the environment and facilities had to be excellent, ensuring customers felt completely at home. The
"Eight Great Hutongs" were so famous that it's said that before opening his brothel, Master Liu personally came to the capital to experience and investigate. After returning to Wushuang County, his brothel was a huge success, quickly dominating the market and eventually building his current fortune.
One of the clever tricks the owners of the "Eight Great Hutongs" used to attract business was to let the girls go shopping during the day with their maids, giving them ten gold coins each time. They could buy whatever they wanted, but they had to go to lively places and shop until almost lunchtime before returning home.
This caused quite a stir. The girls were already lonely and bored, and now that they could go out and have fun for money, why wouldn't they flock out in droves?
As a result, beautiful courtesans were everywhere, adding a significant element to the beauty of the capital.
The owners had a brilliant idea: only a few customers saw the girls inside the brothels, but if they walked on the street, many more people would see them. Who doesn't like beautiful women? Seeing them, people would automatically follow the girls back to the brothels and obediently pay to enjoy their company.
And it worked! The effect was incredibly good; fights broke out every night for the girls because of this.
The girls' shopping sprees weren't just about helping their owners earn more money. Because they went out so often, they frequently encountered amorous young men. If they took a liking to one, they would simply redeem her and take her home as a concubine… This kind of thing happened quite often. Although the girls could save up enough money to redeem themselves, nothing could compare to the pleasure of being taken home as a comfortable concubine by an amorous young man. Therefore, they were even more enthusiastic about shopping.
Today, I also encountered quite a few courtesans, receiving dozens of flirtatious glances along the way.
The allure of courtesans is truly unmatched by ordinary beauties. I could resist, but walking on the street, I often saw scholars or merchants with less self-control bump into them or even into walls – that's because the girls were so alluring.
Besides admiring all sorts of courtesan beauties, the ladies and young women of official families, wealthy households, and middle-class families were also part of the street scenery.
The people of the capital were quite open-minded, and beautiful young women and girls usually didn't stay at home. They often went out to buy things, eat, drink, and chat with other ladies, living very comfortably.
Many of them, like courtesans, weren't afraid of being seen. However, the difference between them and courtesans was that they always had some fierce-looking servants by their side to prevent harassment from lecherous men.
After an hour, as the warm sun rose into the sky, I had seen hundreds of beauties, many of whom were quite outstanding. Although they were not quite as beautiful as my wives, they were still very pretty.
However, this was hardly the right time for hunting for beauties! With so many things to do and the need to comfort and care for my beautiful wives, I simply couldn't be in two places at once!
Tired from walking, I randomly found a roadside stall to sit down. It happened to be a place selling mutton soup, with several large pots steaming with fragrant aroma, and a sign hanging beside them that read "Authentic Northwest Mutton Soup." I familiarly ordered a bowl of mutton soup, two steamed mutton baskets, and two fried dough sticks.
Having witnessed the prosperity and bustle of the capital, I couldn't help but wonder when my Wushuang County would have such a vibrant and lively scene.
Thinking about it, it seemed unlikely. The prosperity of the capital had special reasons; it had to be under the emperor's nose to be the safest place. With safety, there also needed to be many wealthy people. Only places willing to spend money could be truly bustling. Only in places with both prosperity and bustle would the chances of encountering beautiful women increase. After all, apart from the wealthy and officials, ordinary people rarely had the opportunity to meet beautiful women.
Wushuang County was still predominantly populated by ordinary people. With more people, it would naturally become more lively, but to truly prosper, much more effort would be needed.
Just as I was pondering how to revitalize Wushuang County, the shopkeeper's call rang out, and soon my order was placed steaming hot on the table.
Although it was a street stall, the portion of mutton soup was quite generous. In the tall, wide bowl, there were at least half a pound of thickly sliced mutton, and bright green scallions floated on the thick broth, making it incredibly fragrant. The steamer basket of mutton was also the size of a fist, piled up like a small mountain. This kind of mutton, coated with various spices and then steamed, is spicy, tender, and extremely appetizing. Fried dough sticks are also a staple food to accompany the mutton soup. The fried dough sticks are golden brown on both sides, and each bite is full of oil, crispy and delicious.
The seasonings for mutton soup in the Northwest are different from those in the South and North. A powdered seasoning made from more than a dozen ingredients, including fennel, cumin, and ginkgo, is placed in a small dish. You can dip it in when you want, or eat it plain. It's delicious either way.
As usual, I first took a sip of the mutton soup, then picked up a piece of fatty mutton and ate it. I nodded unconsciously, "Good, shopkeeper, the taste is indeed authentic!"
The busy proprietress smiled and said, "Young master, I can tell you've been to the Northwest. People from the Northwest are the most honest; they won't lie to you. If you like it, eat more!"
I laughed heartily, not caring that I was dressed as a scholar, and began to eat heartily, at a speed no less than when I ate breakfast at home.
Such vulgarity, especially in the market, made the beautiful women passing by chuckle, and some self-proclaimed dashing scholars shake their heads, thinking I was an insult to refinement.
Just then, someone suddenly appeared on the wooden stool opposite me, and a faint fragrance wafted into my nose.
In an instant, the noise around me seemed to lessen considerably.
I frowned and looked up, but my eyes widened in an instant.

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