[Wuxia] The List of Peerless Beauties of the Jiangshan [Complete] - 14

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Chapter Twenty-Four: The Alluring Queen . Ye

Feng was currently in the outskirts of Golden Moon City. By the time he returned to the imperial residence in the city, it was already broad daylight. Upon

arriving at his room, he saw Lin Su reaching out to knock, but then retracting her hand.

Ye Feng stepped forward and smiled, "Good morning, Su-mei."

Lin Su turned around, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and said, "So you're already up, brother. I was just about to call you for breakfast."

She looked Ye Feng over and said with concern, "Brother, were you alright last night? You stayed in your room the whole time and didn't even eat dinner. I was going to call you, but Lord Li said not to disturb you while you were practicing, so I didn't."

Ye Feng smiled and said, "I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Su-mei."

Lin Su smiled and said, "It's good that you're alright, brother." Suddenly, she awkwardly avoided Ye Feng's gaze.

Ye Feng asked with slight surprise, "What's wrong, Su-mei?"

Lin Su glanced at Ye Feng again and whispered, "I don't know why, but Brother's eyes are particularly bright today, as if he can see into people's hearts. It makes people afraid to meet your gaze."

"Oh." Ye Feng thought to himself, "So that's how it is," and smiled, "That's how it is after practicing martial arts."

After thinking for a moment, he said, "By the way, I'm going to take a bath now. Su-mei, take my clothes and wash them later. Those maids are always clumsy and never wash them properly." His tone was quite like a husband instructing his wife.

Lin Su blushed and whispered, "Okay."

After Ye Feng finished bathing, Li Huiwei sent Li Mu to call Ye Feng and Lin Su to have breakfast together.

When Li Huiwei saw Ye Feng, a look of surprise appeared in his eyes. After carefully examining Ye Feng, he slowly said, "Brother Ye, your eyes are full of light. It seems you had quite a harvest last night." The

four Li brothers also stared at Ye Feng, their eyes showing an expression of "I knew it."

Ye Feng thought to himself, "Your eyes are always sharp," and smiled, "Lord Li's eyes are indeed keen. Last night, my skills did indeed break through some barriers and improved another level."

Li Huiwei laughed and congratulated him repeatedly. During the meal, he remembered something else and said to Ye Feng, "By the way, Lady Yang is leaving Jin Yue City today. Brother Ye, you know that, right?"

A hint of sadness appeared in Ye Feng's eyes, but he smiled and said, "Yesterday afternoon, Lady Yang told me, and I also agreed to go see her off later."

Li Huiwei sighed, "With Lady Yang gone, even Jin Yue City will lose a layer of its luster. However, I have matters to attend to today and cannot go to see her off. Brother Ye, please convey my blessings to her."

Lin Su also added that she had to finish drawing paper and could not find time to see Sister Yang off, so she asked her elder brother to convey her blessings as well.

Ye Feng nodded in agreement.

When Ye Feng arrived at Yang Yu's residence, "Listening to the Rain Pavilion," he was taken aback. The pavilion was packed with people, both men and women, young and old, commoners and high-ranking officials. It seemed they had all come spontaneously to see Yang Yu off. Just

as Ye Feng was about to enter, a commotion arose in the crowd. Yang Yu, accompanied by Madam Anguo, gracefully emerged from the pavilion.

Immediately, shouts of "May Lady Yang have a safe journey!" filled the air. Some young men and women even burst into tears. The scene was instantly filled with the sorrow of parting.

Yang Yu's face was also filled with sadness. She spoke with Madam Anguo, entertained the officials, and her beautiful eyes constantly searched for something in the crowd. When she saw Ye Feng approaching, her eyes lit up, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

Ye Feng walked up to her, and immediately all eyes were on him.

Ye Feng remained calm, first bowing to Lady Anguo, then gazing at Yang Yu's bright and pretty face for a long while before cupping his hands and saying, "May Lady Yang have a safe journey."

Yang Yu smiled and said, "Thank you, Young Master Ye." She then rolled her eyes at him and said, "I thought Young Master Ye wasn't coming."

Ye Feng was suddenly struck by her tenderness, but it was a pity she was leaving soon, and he didn't know when they would meet again.

He smiled and said, "How could that be? I promised you." He then conveyed Li Huiwei and Lin Su's blessings to her.

Yang Yu sighed, "Thank you to them."

She gazed deeply at Ye Feng for a long while, hesitating to speak, and finally said softly, "Young Master Ye, until we meet again."

A touch of sadness welled up in Ye Feng's heart, and he also said, "Until we meet again."

Yang Yu bowed deeply to the people in front of and behind her, glanced at Ye Feng again, and then entered the phoenix horse. Escorted by several hundred tall attendants and a thousand cavalrymen sent by the Great Yue King, she set off for Yanmeng Kingdom.

Tens of thousands of people followed the carriage.

Watching Yang Yu's carriage slowly disappear into the snow, Ye Feng sighed, trying his best to compose himself, knowing he still had to do what he needed to do.

At this moment, Lady Anguo beside him smiled and said, "It seems that Xiao Feng is very reluctant to see Xiao Yu leave."

Ye Feng replied somewhat awkwardly, "Lady Anguo is teasing me. In fact, no one in Jin Yue City is willing to see Lady Yang leave."

Lady Anguo smiled mysteriously and said, "Xiao Yu is a good girl, but Xiao Feng doesn't need to worry too much. You'll have many opportunities to meet in the future."

Before Ye Feng could speak, she added, "By the way, Xiao Feng hasn't visited the General's Mansion for several days. If you have time, please come and keep me company. I'd like to learn that strange tune from you."

Ye Feng quickly nodded in agreement.

Lady Anguo nodded in satisfaction and, escorted by a group of maids and servants, gracefully departed.

Ye Feng then went directly to the branch altar of the Demonic Sect in Jin Yue City.

"Reporting to the Master, according to my investigation, Li Tan is currently staying at the Yingfeng Inn in the south of the city."

"Lead the way."

"Yes!"

Half an hour later, Liu Mingzhi, dressed in casual clothes, led Ye Feng to the Yingfeng Inn in the south of the city. It was a medium-sized inn, but the two didn't encounter a single person when they entered from the back courtyard.

After arriving at a courtyard, Liu Mingzhi pointed to a guest room.

Ye Feng nodded, glancing out the window. He saw Li Tan, completely drunk, drinking alone, muttering curses under his breath: "Ye Feng, who do you think you are?... I... I won't let you get away with this..."

Liu Mingzhi, enraged, was about to rush in.

Ye Feng reached out to stop him, then sneered, pushed open the door, and slowly walked in, laughing, "Brother Li Tan won't let me off the hook, will he?"

Li Tan was stunned to see Ye Feng for a moment, then angrily said, "It's you..."

He pointed a finger and cursed, "First you snatched Hua Yi from me, and now you've taken Lin Su away from me, I...I..."

With a strange cry, he threw the wine pot in his hand at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng dodged it, his figure blurring as he was already in front of Li Tan, and with a "bang!" he sent him flying. Then, with his hands behind his back, he smiled as he watched Li Tan struggle to his feet on the ground.

Li Tan was completely sobered up by Ye Feng's blow, his eyes flashing coldly, and with a low growl, he reached for the Azure Dragon Sword on the bedside table.

How could Ye Feng let him have his way? He flashed to Li Tan's side and hissed, "Look at me."

Li Tan was startled and involuntarily turned to look at Ye Feng.

A strange light flashed in Ye Fenghu's eyes, and he shouted, "Bewitching Divine Skill!"

When Li Tan met Ye Feng's gaze, he involuntarily trembled, his eyes filled with a blank expression…

“Reporting to the Master, Li Tan has left the Welcoming Wind Inn.”

“Hmm.”

“Reporting to the Master, Li Tan has entered the Golden Moon City Inn.”

“Investigate again!”

“Yes!”

“Reporting to the Master, Li Tan has left the Golden Moon City Inn.”

“Very good, Mingzhi, we will wait outside the city.”

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This was a slope covered with birch trees, below which lay a narrow valley, the only route from Golden Moon City to Jade Moon City. Ye Feng stood atop the slope, gazing out, his spirits lifted.

Below lay a vast plain, with dense forests stretching and undulating along the slope, gradually receding. To the left, wisps of smoke rose from a nearby village. Further on, a corner of Golden Moon City could even be seen.

Ye Feng gazed into the distance for a while, then sighed, "It seems people really need to go out into the wild more often. A breath of fresh air really makes a difference."

Liu Mingzhi and a dozen or so members of the "Cold Night" organization, standing respectfully behind him, quickly chimed in, "What the leader says is quite true. Cities are crowded and smoky; it's really hard to bear."

Suddenly, his expression turned serious, because a peculiar plume of smoke rose from the woods ahead. Liu Mingzhi observed it carefully for a moment, then respectfully reported to Ye Feng, "Reporting to the leader, Li Tan has indeed left the city and is heading towards Yu Yue. The leader truly has foresight."

Ye Feng smiled without speaking, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes as he thought, "Li Tan, your death is near!"

A short while later, a group of about a dozen people slowly entered the valley. Ye Feng, with his sharp eyes, recognized the man on horseback as Li Tan.

He glanced at Liu Mingzhi and the others beside him, only to see that they had already prepared several poisoned hidden weapons without his orders.

Ye Feng said calmly, "Kill everyone else, leave only Li Tan alive."

Liu Mingzhi whispered, "Yes!"

Once Li Tan and the others entered the range of the hidden weapons, Liu Mingzhi shouted, "Fire!"

Instantly, a deafening sound filled the air, and countless cold stars, accompanied by strange and sharp whistles, rained down on Li Tan and the others from the hilltop.

Caught off guard, the group could only take the beating. Under wave after wave of sudden and fierce hidden weapons, they didn't even have time to escape. Before long, everyone except Li Tan was dead.

Li Tan, on the other hand, seemed stunned, staring blankly at Ye Feng, Liu Mingzhi, and the others slowly walking down the hilltop.

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Brother Li Tan, hello there, we meet again."

Li Tan said in a hoarse voice, "It's you... what do you want?"

"Oh~" Ye Feng said easily, "Nothing much, just here to send Brother Li to heaven."

"Ascension?"

Li Tan trembled, then said hatefully, "You want to kill me?"

"Yes!"

Ye Feng turned his head and looked at the surrounding scenery, and laughed, "The scenery here is beautiful, it is the perfect place for Brother Li to ascend to heaven, Brother Li is truly blessed."

"But don't worry, after you ascend to heaven, I will take care of your properties in Jade Moon City, so you can go in peace."

Liu Mingzhi and the others laughed wildly together.

Li Tan's face grew even paler. Pointing at Ye Feng, he roared, "Why? I have no grudge against you, why must you kill me?"

Ye Feng's face darkened, and he coldly said, "No grudge? Brother Li Tan, that's not right. You seem to have forgotten that you ordered someone to kill me in front of the Jade Moon City Beauty Pavilion square. Don't think I don't know you did it. Just for that, you're dead."

"Well, do you dare to admit it?"

A cold glint flashed in Ye Feng's eyes, and he suddenly shouted, "Answer me, answer me like a man!"

Li Tan's face remained uncertain, but he hesitated to speak.

Ye Feng suddenly laughed and said, "Actually, that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that I don't want your presence to affect my sister Su's mood. She should marry me without any worries and be a happy bride."

When Li Tan heard "sister Su," he suddenly trembled and murmured, "Sister Su, Miss Lin."

He looked around and suddenly cried out, "Why? Why am I here? I haven't finished my business in Jin Yue City, why am I here?"

He frantically grabbed his hair and muttered to himself, "I remember doing something to Miss Lin at noon, but my mind is blank, I can't remember what it was, I only remember one thought: to get back to Yu Yue City, Yu Yue City."

"What exactly did I do?"

He suddenly stared at Ye Feng and said, "Tell me."

Ye Feng said calmly, "Oh, nothing much. You just said some things to her that she will never forgive you for. In this life, she will never want to see you again."

Li Tan said blankly, "No, I won't do that."

Ye Feng said calmly, "Of course you will. Look me in the eyes."

Li Tan froze and involuntarily looked at Ye Feng.

Ye Feng activated his "Bewitching Divine Skill" again, a strange light flashing in his eyes. Immediately, Li Tan's eyes returned to a blank expression.

Ye Feng withdrew his power and smiled, "Do you understand now?"

Li Tan's eyes cleared, and he let out a deafening scream, roaring, "So it was you who did this! So it was you who did this!"

He drew his longsword, yelling, "I'll take you down with me!" He

charged at Ye Feng like a madman. Ye Feng sneered, his figure blurring as he dodged Li Tan's frenzied sword strike.

Then, with a feint of his right hand, using the principle of "four ounces deflect a thousand pounds" from Tai Chi, he seized Li Tan's wrist and pulled him back. Li Tan couldn't control his momentum and stumbled backward.

But that wasn't all. Ye Feng used Li Tan's wrist as a pivot and spun around him. Li Tan realized the danger and tried to pull his arm back, but Ye Fengfeng applied more force to his wrist. A scream rang out as Li Tan's arm snapped into several pieces.

Without allowing him to retreat, Ye Fengfeng roared and delivered another heavy punch to his chest. With a crack, Li Tan's sternum shattered. Moreover, Ye Feng had used a "Suction Technique" with this punch; Li Tan trembled violently and his body rapidly weakened.

Extreme fear appeared in his eyes. With a scream, he mustered all his strength and struggled desperately, managing to break free.

But Ye Feng wouldn't let him escape. He shouted, "Fiery Palm!"

His right palm turned crimson and struck Li Tan's chest with ghostly speed.

Instantly, Li Tan let out another earth-shattering scream, his entire body ablaze, screaming as he frantically retreated.

His nightmare wasn't over. Ye Feng's chilling voice rang out again: "Frost Finger!"

Another beam of cold light, like a thousand-year-old ice, shot towards Li Tan. With a hissing sound, the fire that had been burning on his body was extinguished instantly. But then, a chilling aura rose from his body, quickly freezing Li Tan into an ice statue. Then, with a "crack!" and Li Tan's desperate cry, his body exploded into countless pieces, flying in all directions.

Ye Feng soared into the air, tracing a graceful arc before landing steadily on a tall birch tree, his body motionless, coldly surveying the earth.

Seeing Ye Feng's imposing presence, Liu Mingzhi and the others prostrated themselves on the ground, shouting in unison, "Our leader's divine skills are invincible, his might shakes the world!"

Sunlight shone on Ye Feng's face and body, making him truly awe-inspiring, like a god. He stood with his hands behind his back for a long while before letting out a hearty, joyful laugh.

"Mingzhi, clean up the scene properly,"

Ye Feng instructed Liu Mingzhi as he landed from the tree.

Liu Mingzhi respectfully replied, "Yes!"

At the same time, reverence appeared in the eyes of him and the other followers. Ye Feng was decisive and ruthless, quite to their liking; it seemed the day of the revival of the cult was not far off.

The group walked back towards Golden Moon City. Passing a low-lying area, Ye Feng suddenly had a thought. He saw a large patch of lush green plants in the low-lying area, plants that gave him a very familiar feeling.

A strange excitement rose within him. He walked to a plant in the low-lying area, tore off a leaf, and smelled it. Instantly, an expression of extraordinary joy appeared in his eyes.

"Tobacco?"

He laughed heartily, thinking that heaven was still on his side.

Liu Mingzhi and the others, however, were completely bewildered, not understanding why their leader would laugh so happily upon seeing a plant that was not uncommon in the Great Moon Kingdom.

When Ye Feng returned to the Jin Yue City Inn, he found Li Huiwei and the others sitting in the hall, shaking their heads sadly. Upon seeing Ye Feng, Li Huiwei hurriedly said, "Brother Ye, you're back just in time! Go quickly and see Miss Lin Su; she's crying bitterly in her room."

Ye Feng knew what was going on, but feigned surprise and asked, "What happened?"

Li Huiwei sighed, "I don't know the specifics, but I know a man named Li Tan came to see Miss Lin earlier. They said something in the room, and after he left, Miss Lin has been crying ever since. We asked her, but she won't answer. You should go and see her quickly."

Ye Feng rushed to Lin Su's room, and from afar, he could hear a series of very mournful cries. He gathered his emotions, then abruptly pushed open the door, calling out, "Su-mei, Su-mei..."

He saw Lin Su slumped over the table, her delicate shoulders trembling uncontrollably. Hearing the sound, she turned around, her beautiful eyes already red. Seeing it was Ye Feng, she rose and threw herself into his arms, sobbing, "Big Brother..."

Tears streamed down her face, and in an instant, Ye Feng's shoulder was ice-cold.

Ye Feng held her tightly, repeatedly asking, "Su-mei, what's wrong? What happened?"

Lin Su simply shook her head, weeping.

Ye Feng cupped her face in his hands and said in a deep voice, "Su-mei, just tell your brother. No matter what it is, your brother will stand up for you."

Lin Su stared at Ye Feng with tearful eyes for a long time, then tears streamed down her face again. She sobbed, "Brother, I don't understand. Why did he discard me like trash when I was so sincere to him?"

Ye Feng held her slender waist tightly and said coldly, "Was it Li Tan? He came to see you? What did he say to you?"

Lin Su choked back tears and said, "At noon, Young Master Li came to the inn. He told me that he had only been playing with me all along and had never taken me seriously. He also said that an ordinary woman like me was not worthy of his attention." As she said this, tears streamed down her face again.

"What?"

Ye Feng trembled with anger and roared, "How dare this scoundrel say such a thing? This... beast..."

"I'm going to kill him!..."

Ye Feng suddenly jumped up, pulled out his "Dragon Breaker," and shouted, "I'm going to kill him!..." He roared and charged out.

Lin Su rushed forward and hugged Ye Feng tightly, crying, "Big brother, no, no..."

Ye Feng roared, "Su-mei, let me go! I will kill this beast! I will kill this beast!"

He shouted this with his inner strength, and everyone in the inn heard it immediately. Li Huiwei and the others rushed over. The others in the inn had already gathered at the entrance, pointing and sighing.

"No..."

Lin Su collapsed at Ye Feng's feet, clinging tightly to his right leg, shaking her head and weeping. "No, brother, please don't..."

At this moment, Li Huiwei and the others arrived, repeatedly saying, "Brother Ye, calm down, don't be impulsive."

Ye Feng nodded blankly, sighed, and helped Lin Su up, saying, "Su-mei, you don't need to be sad. That kind of heartless man isn't worth your sadness. Besides, you still have your brother. I'll always be by your side."

Lin Su raised her tear-streaked face, gazing at Ye Feng with teary eyes. After staring at him for a while, she choked out, "Is it true? Will brother always be by my side?"

Ye Feng lovingly stroked her cheek and said softly, "Of course it's true, brother..." "Brother will always be by your side, always be good to you, Su-mei, you must believe your brother."

Lin Su gazed at Ye Feng for a long time, then suddenly hugged his waist tightly, as if using all her strength, and buried her head in Ye Feng's chest, crying, "Brother, if you abandon me, I'll die right here."

Ye Feng was overjoyed. Lin Su's words were unexpected; she had entrusted her life to him. He had done so much, waiting for these words. He held Lin Su tightly and said softly, "No, Su-mei, I will always be good to you, forever!"

This was what he was saying to Lin Su, and also to himself; he firmly believed he could do it.

"Mmm."

Lin Su sobbed, clinging tightly to Ye Feng, as if trying to melt into his body, or as if only in this way could she feel safe.

The people in the inn, seeing this scene, all smiled knowingly. Li Huiwei and Li Mu also exchanged smiles and called for their departure.

After all that commotion, Lin Su was utterly exhausted. Ye Feng gently helped her to bed and carefully covered her with a blanket.

Lin Su stared at him intently. Seeing Ye Feng stand up, she hurriedly grabbed his sleeve, saying with a hint of panic, "Big brother, don't leave me."

Ye Feng sat down again, took her cold little hand in his, and smiled, "Okay, I won't leave you. I'll stay here with you. Be good, go to sleep."

"Mmm," Lin Su nodded obediently, closed her eyes, and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Ye Feng sat on the edge of the bed, quietly watching her. He noticed the weariness on her pale, delicate face, and a few strands of hair falling loosely across her forehead. He tenderly tidied them up. After a long while, he kissed her cheek, slowly stood up, and thought, "Now, it's time to attend to the Queen's business."

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After informing Li Huiwei that he would be going to the palace to teach the Queen music, Ye Feng went alone to the Queen's palace.

On the way, he made up his mind that he would conquer the Queen's body and soul today. Moreover, after the afternoon's killings, he felt a strong urge to vent; just thinking of the Queen's dignified and beautiful face made him feel hot all over.

The Queen had already sent her trusted eunuch to the palace gate to greet Ye Feng. Soon, Ye Feng met the Queen again in her palace—Quanxin Palace.

Upon seeing Ye Feng, the Queen's eyes lit up with joy. After waving away the maids and eunuchs, she eagerly asked Ye Feng, "Mr. Ye, how is my son's matter?"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, I have found the captain of the guards."

The Queen's body trembled, and she said in a trembling voice, "Really? Where is he? Quickly... quickly send men to arrest him..."

Ye Feng sighed and slowly took a sip of tea.

The Queen glanced at Ye Feng, her expression calming down slightly, and said softly, "I almost forgot, what reward would you like, Mr. Ye?"

Ye Feng fell silent, lowering his head.

Seeing Ye Feng's reaction, the Queen looked at him with a hint of doubt and tentatively said, "Sir, please tell me what reward you desire."

Ye Feng suddenly raised his head, his eyes burning with intensity. He stood up and bowed to the Queen, saying, "If I can relieve Your Majesty's worries, that would be the greatest reward for me."

The Queen was stunned for a moment. When she met Ye Feng's intense and unusual gaze again, she felt slightly awkward, but then she said with emotion, "I never expected Mr. Ye to be so loyal to me. It is truly my good fortune. Please sit down and let's talk, Mr. Ye."

Ye Feng, however, immediately knelt down again and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, I have some heartfelt words that I have kept in my heart for a long time. I have always wanted to tell Your Majesty, but I did not know if it was appropriate."

The Queen looked at Ye Feng with surprise for a while, then said softly, "Sir, please speak freely."

Ye Feng looked at the Queen with the most sincere eyes, while his eyes also held a strange light. In a deep, melodious, and seductive voice, he said, "I remember the first time I saw the Queen was at the Drunken Moon Pavilion during the Spring Festival. When I first saw her, I was captivated by her unparalleled beauty. At the same time, the deep melancholy and profound loneliness in her eyes and brows instantly filled me with pity."

"Looking at your elegant yet lonely smile, my heart ached terribly. After returning, I kept thinking, what made the Queen so unhappy? I kept telling myself that if I could just bring a smile to the Queen's face, I would gladly die."

He suddenly took a few steps forward and said to the Queen, "Your Majesty, I have committed the capital offense of missing you. Please punish me."

Under Ye Feng's intense and captivating gaze, in his deep and melodious voice, and especially in his astonishing words, the Queen's delicate brows furrowed, her face flushed, and she seemed somewhat at a loss for words. She gritted her teeth, her chest heaving, and roared, "You, you... what are you saying? This is outrageous!"

Ye Feng knelt down again, saying, "Please, Your Majesty, execute me, so that I may be spared this torment of longing."

The Queen became even more flustered, glaring at Ye Feng for a long time before softening and sighing, "Sir, please rise and speak."

Ye Feng resolutely said, "No, I'm going all out today. I must speak my mind clearly."

The Queen coldly said, "Don't be so presumptuous. Do you think I wouldn't dare kill you?"

Ye Feng stared into the Queen's bright eyes and said, "Please, Your Majesty, grant my request."

The Queen and Ye Feng glared at each other for a long time, when suddenly a strange light flashed in Ye Feng's eyes.

The Queen, unable to bear Ye Feng's intense and dazzling gaze, awkwardly looked away and said weakly, "If you have anything else to say, just say it."

Ye Feng said softly, "Your Majesty has been in the palace for decades now, hasn't she? How many years has it been since His Majesty last visited Quanxin Palace?"

As Ye Feng's deep and pleasant voice rang out, the Queen gazed at him for a long while before looking ahead, and said somewhat involuntarily, "Seven or eight years, perhaps." Her tone was full of resentment.

Ye Feng said, "Yes, seven or eight years. How many seven or eight years does one have in a lifetime? Your Majesty, do you think it's worth it?"

At this point, Ye Feng sighed inwardly. Thirty is like a wolf, forty is like a tiger—these are the times when women most need the nourishment of love and care, yet she had to remain alone in her empty room. Heaven had indeed been unfair to her.

Ye Feng continued, "Your Majesty, you are a normal woman too. You need to be loved and cared for. Why doesn't the King give you that? Why are you left all alone?"

The Queen's thoughts drifted far away. She thought of her decades-long marriage to the King, from their initial mutual affection and love to their current estrangement. Her heart was filled with unbearable sorrow.

"I've shed countless tears in secret, my heart is filled with melancholy. Why doesn't the King even glance at me? Is Consort Hua really that good?"

"Since becoming Queen, I've always been filial to my superiors and humble to my inferiors. Every year, I even personally sew a small purse for the King to show my true feelings. Why have I ended up like this? Why?"

Suddenly, touched by Ye Feng's words, the resentment that had accumulated in her heart for years surged forth like a burst dam, making the Queen's heart even more bitter.

Just as the Queen was lost in thought, she suddenly felt Ye Feng grasp her hand without her noticing. Startled, she stared at him in disbelief, only to see him gazing at her intently, saying, word by word, "Your Majesty, you have the right to pursue your own happiness! And I am willing to be the nourishing spring rain, soothing your lonely and parched heart!"

After a long pause, the Queen finally reacted, her cheeks flushing red. She scolded, "What...what are you doing? Let go of my hand!"

Then she gasped again, realizing that Ye Feng had pulled her tightly into his arms. She trembled violently as if electrocuted, panting heavily, and cried out in a trembling voice, "Let me go, let me go... I..."

Ye

Feng pressed down on her high, firm breasts and said softly, "Queen, I will bring you unparalleled pleasure."

The Queen let out a trembling cry, her body shuddering, and went limp, losing all ability to resist. She could only gasp for breath, clearly having been without a man for many years.

Ye Feng held the Queen's voluptuous body tightly, then slipped one hand inside her collar, grasping her large, red breasts and kneading them forcefully. The touch was incredibly soft and smooth; whether gently touched or roughly kneaded, there was an indescribable comfort to the touch—truly exquisite.

The queen merely offered token resistance, clinging to Ye Feng as if paralyzed, her emotions turbulent. Each time Ye Feng kneaded her, she gasped, eventually trembling so badly she couldn't speak, only gasping for breath. Ye Feng kissed

her neck, gently sucking and licking the soft flesh. Each lick sent shivers through her, her body trembling with intense desire.

At the same time, she closed her eyes, a tear streaming down her cheek, making her beautiful face appear even more poignant, a sorrow for the impending loss of her virginity and her inability to resist her physical desires.

Seeing the queen's pitiful state, Ye Feng felt pity. His mission was to conquer her heart and body, both were essential.

Therefore, he lowered his head and kissed her tightly closed lips, his right hand gently caressing her body. Under his gentle touch, the queen's expression grew increasingly seductive. Her small mouth was wide open, and she was breathing heavily. Her cheeks were flushed red, and she was already aroused.

Ye Feng felt as if his lower body was about to explode. He suddenly threw the Queen onto the bed.

At this moment, the Queen had no ability to resist. She just lay on the bed, covering her flushed face with her hands, her whole body burning hot and trembling.

Ye Feng calmly took off his clothes, revealing his straight body. Then he climbed onto the bed, tore off her upper garment, and immediately the Queen's two full and large breasts sprang out, trembling.

Ye Feng quickly tore off all her clothes, revealing her full and round body. Then he spread her legs and thrust into her. The Queen let out a soft "Ah!", her eyes rolled back, and she immediately went limp and collapsed beneath Ye Feng.

Ye Feng ravaged her body. It's said that women in their thirties are like wolves, and in their forties like tigers. The Queen was at the peak of her sexual desire, especially a middle-aged woman like her, long sexually frustrated and pent-up. She needed a whirlwind of passion to satisfy her.

Ye Feng understood this perfectly, so his movements were incredibly vigorous, each thrust loud and rhythmic, like a human pile driver, his hands gripping and kneading the Queen's ample breasts.

Under Ye Feng's unrestrained movements, the Queen felt as if she were in heaven, waves of tingling pleasure spreading through her bones, causing her body to convulse and tremble uncontrollably.

Ye Feng thrust hundreds of times in one go, making the Queen tremble even more. Although she had deeply suppressed her sexual desires, her body had betrayed her, her delicate frame trembling with each thrust. Involuntarily, she let out moans that sounded like a mixture of pleasure and pain.

Watching the renowned beauty and gentle virtue of the Queen of the Great Yue Kingdom tremble beneath him, Ye Feng felt an immense sense of satisfaction, and his movements became even more ferocious. The beautiful Queen bent her legs, her limbs tightly entwined around Ye Feng, murmuring incessantly as if weeping.

Her voice, already soft and beautiful, became even more melodious and captivating with her moans. Hearing this, Ye Feng thrust into her body even more wildly.

The Queen's full, rounded buttocks received wave after wave of Ye Feng's thrusts, offering no room for resistance, her inner thighs already soaked. At this moment, she felt every nerve in her body enveloped in indescribable pleasure, every cell tingling and numb. The emptiness and loneliness deep within her soul had vanished without a trace.

Her dignified and elegant face had long been replaced by wanton and unrestrained desire, her mouth uttering ecstatic moans. Finally, their desires were fully unleashed, like two wild beasts driven mad, desperately entwined and lunging at the flames of lust, reveling in the pleasure and thrill of their passion.

Suddenly, the queen burst into tears, screaming loudly, her whole body trembling and convulsing violently. At the same time, Ye Feng felt a tingling sensation down his spine, let out a roar, and pressed himself firmly against the queen.

"Ugh... Waaah... You bad guy..."

The Queen's fists rained down on Ye Feng's back. Amidst her sobs, Ye Feng shuddered and ejaculated inside her. At the same time, he felt a surge of warm energy coursing through his body, his inner strength becoming even more refined... The storm subsided, and the two embraced, breathing heavily

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After a long while, their emotions calmed down.

Ye Feng gently stroked the Queen's body, and she closed her eyes comfortably. Her face was still flushed, the passion not yet fully subsided.

Ye Feng said softly, "Your Majesty, do you blame me?"

The Queen opened her eyes, looking at Ye Feng with a hint of hatred, her heart in turmoil: "He took my virginity, making me betray the King, I... I must execute him." But then she thought, "No, I can't do it, I can't live without him. I was so happy just now, I've never been so happy... I need him!"

Ye Feng looked at her calmly and gently, his eyes filled with deep affection, making the Queen feel even more tormented by a mixture of hatred and joy. After struggling internally for a long time, the hatred in the Queen's eyes faded, and she said somewhat blankly, "I don't know, I was actually doing it willingly just now. Perhaps, I really need a man to love me."

Ye Feng gazed at her intently. At this moment, her warm body was still pressed tightly against his, her full, snow-white thighs straddling his legs without her even realizing it. Looking at this beautiful yet unfortunate woman, Ye Feng felt a surge of pity, and he couldn't help but run his hand through her dark, shiny hair, the touch so smooth it made his heart tremble. His hand slid across her face, feeling its smooth, white flesh, and her soft, supple red lips.

He whispered, "I am your man."

But in his heart, he wondered if her quiet, dignified appearance, coupled with the fiery passion she had displayed during her climax, revealed the true nature hidden deep within her. And the pleasurable sensation he had felt from her was indescribable; she was truly a rare beauty.

The Queen sighed and asked, "Will you help with my child, sir?"

Ye Feng gazed at her and said, "You must first answer me whether I am your man."

The Queen avoided Ye Feng's gaze somewhat awkwardly, a blush rising on her face. After a long pause, she whispered, "Yes!"

Ye Feng felt a surge of pride and smiled, "Don't worry, I am your man, and your son is my son. I won't abandon him."

The Queen blushed deeply and spat, "What do you mean, 'my son is your...son'? Nonsense!"

Ye Feng feigned surprise and said, "I am your man, and the Crown Prince is your son, and you are my woman. Then what is he if not my son?"

The Queen was stunned for a moment, then tears streamed down her face as she wept, "I am not a chaste woman, I am a bad woman, I have wronged Your Majesty."

Ye Feng knew that a chaste woman like her would always feel guilty if she betrayed someone, so he gently comforted her, uttering many sweet words.

After much persuasion, the Queen seemed to resign herself to her fate. Since she truly needed Ye Feng, she wrapped her arms around his neck, as if letting go of everything , and whispered sweetly, "Sir, you mustn't betray me, or I won't forgive you."

Ye Feng, of course, patted his chest, assuring her he wouldn't. As he spoke, he gently stroked her bare back, reassuring her both mentally and physically. Frankly, deep down, he felt a deep pity and love for this unfortunate woman.

Finally, the two embraced tightly again, and the Queen, abandoning all inhibitions, displayed the allure of a mature woman, actively seducing Ye Feng. After he entered her, she swayed her hips to meet his powerful thrusts… They reached another peak of sexual ecstasy.

Finally, they set a date for their rendezvous before reluctantly parting.

After leaving the palace, Ye Feng went directly to the Golden Moon City meeting place to meet Liu Mingzhi. In a secret chamber, he, Liu Mingzhi, and the four branch leaders held a private discussion. He then said to Liu Mingzhi, "Master Liu, I have seen how effectively you have handled things these past few days, and I have decided to reward you. I hereby promote you to a lower-ranking envoy of my sect, hoping that you will continue to make great contributions to our sect."

Liu Mingzhi was overjoyed and immediately knelt down to kowtow. The other members of the sect also showed envy in their eyes.

After Ye Feng appointed that leader of the Gui Bu Tong branch as the Master of Jin Yue City, he led Liu Mingzhi and a dozen or so members of the sect back to the Imperial Palace.

At this time, Li Huiwei had not yet returned, so Ye Feng directly instructed the servants in the Imperial Palace to clean some rooms for Liu Mingzhi and the others so that they could rest. Then he went to Lin Su's room.

Just as Lin Su sat down on the edge of the bed, she woke up and saw Ye Feng gazing at her tenderly. Joy welled in her eyes, and she whispered, "Big brother, have you been here with me the whole time?"

Ye Feng smiled and said, "Didn't you tell me not to leave you? Of course I've been here with you."

Tenderness filled Lin Su's eyes. After gazing at Ye Feng for a while, a blush rose on her face, and she lowered her head, saying, "Brother, you're so good to me."

Ye Feng was even more delighted to hear her use the term "brother," a term usually reserved for lovers. He took her small hand and said, "Silly girl, if I'm not good to you, who will be?"

"Mmm."

Lin Su nodded vigorously, slowly resting her head against Ye Feng's chest, and murmured, "Brother, I feel so happy. I didn't know what happiness tasted like before, but now I know, and it's so sweet."

Ye Feng looked down at her, noticing that her once pale and haggard face was now radiant, her eyes sparkling with a captivating charm that added endless allure to her otherwise plain features. A stirring within him caused him to gently lift her face, examining her closely.

Lin Su's breathing quickened, and she slowly closed her eyes, leaning softly against Ye Feng, her heart pounding.

Seeing her shy expression, Ye Feng's heart stirred even more, and he slowly leaned down to kiss her red lips.

Just as their lips were about to meet, Lin Su suddenly opened her eyes, hastily and shyly pulling away from Ye Feng's lips, her voice trembling as if she dared not look at him, "Brother, let's... let's wait until our wedding night... as you wish, okay?"

Ye Feng was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Lin Su to be so chaste, even wanting to wait until their wedding night for a kiss. However... he had always preferred chaste and traditional girls, and Lin Su's words actually resonated with his own heart.

However, he still feigned disappointment and sighed, saying, "Sigh, not even a kiss is allowed. It seems there's no difference between 'big brother' and 'brother'."

"Brother~"

Lin Su was even more embarrassed and lowered her head in protest.

"Ha~ Big brother was just joking with you."

Ye Feng laughed, then said seriously, "Su-mei, I respect your decision. We'll wait until our wedding night to be intimate. But you have to promise me that after the Yu Yue martial arts competition, you'll marry into our family along with Yi-mei and Ru-jie."

"Mm." Lin Su blushed and responded softly, stealing a glance at Ye Feng. Seeing Ye Feng looking at her, she blushed again, quickly lowered her head, and scrambled off the bed and ran outside. Ye Feng couldn't help but chuckle.

When she reached the door, Lin Su stopped and turned back to Ye Feng in a low voice, saying, "Brother, please sit down. I'm going to design the blueprints." She glanced up at Ye Feng, then smiled brightly before gracefully leaving.

Ye Feng was stunned. Lin Su's smile just now could only be described as breathtakingly beautiful, her charm and allure no less than that of beauties like Hua Yi and Yang Yu. How could such a dazzling smile appear on her otherwise plain face? Ye Feng sat there dumbfounded for a long time, unable to figure it out.

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"What?"

Li Huiwei was shocked and asked in surprise, "Brother Ye, is what you say true?"

When Li Huiwei returned, Ye Feng told him about finding out about the Crown Prince's chief guard. He was overjoyed to hear this. If it was true, then there was hope for the Crown Prince's escape.

"Absolutely true,"

Ye Feng smiled. He then pointed to Liu Mingzhi beside him and said, "This is my newest subordinate, named Liu Li. When he came to join me this afternoon, he gave me this news as a gift to show his respect."

In the secret room of the Golden Moon City altar, Ye Feng and Liu Mingzhi had already decided that Liu Mingzhi would pretend to be someone who had come to join Ye Feng to carry out this plan. Liu Mingzhi's public identity in Golden Moon City was that of a martial arts instructor, so it was very suitable.

"Oh."

Li Huiwei glanced at Liu Li, but did not doubt his identity. In fact, in the Great Moon Kingdom, people with prestige and power would have people come to join them. Ye Feng's prestige was so high now, so it was normal for Liu Mingzhi and others to come to join him.

He said to Liu Mingzhi in a friendly manner, "This must be Brother Liu Li. Could you tell me about this in more detail?" He was shrewd and would not overlook any details in such an important matter.

Liu Mingzhi bowed and

said, "Yes, sir." He continued, "I am from Jin Yue City. I have seen this guard captain several times before, so I have a good impression of him. The other day, when I went to Liu Yang Town outside Jin Yue City to meet a friend, I accidentally bumped into this guard captain. He was disguised as an old man in his sixties, but I have a photographic memory, so I recognized him by his figure and mannerisms." "

Moreover, I also know about the current crisis facing the Crown Prince, and I know that Master Ye works under Lord Li. Therefore, when I joined Lord Ye, I gave him this information as a gift to show my respect. Lord Li can easily verify its authenticity with a simple investigation."

Li Huiwei had no doubts and laughed heartily, "Liu Li, your gift is very timely."

The rest was simple. Li Huiwei quickly sent people to Liu Yang Town to investigate at the location specified by Liu Mingzhi, and sure enough, they found the guard captain hiding there. He then quickly informed the Crown Prince and Li Fei and others.

The Crown Prince was overjoyed. He quickly discussed and arranged the plan with Li Fei and Li Huiwei, then dispatched several of his top fighters to Liuyang Town to capture the guard captain. They subjected him to brutal torture throughout the night, using every imaginable cruel method. However, the guard captain remained remarkably tough, surviving several near-death experiences without confessing.

Finally, Li Huiwei used a "Nine-Turn Yin Soul Pill," an extremely poisonous pill that, upon ingestion, caused a sensation as if a thousand sharp blades were piercing the lower abdomen, making life unbearable and requiring seven days and seven nights of agonizing screams before death.

While the guard captain was suffering excruciating pain after taking the pill, the Crown Prince, with a gentle smile, promised him the antidote if he confessed, guaranteed his survival, and promised him a large sum of money to be secretly sent abroad for a comfortable life.

Under the dual pressure of death and the threat of losing his freedom, the head guard finally yielded, confessing that the incident was instigated by the Fifth Prince. He explained that he had only complied because his family was under control, and begged the Crown Prince to rescue his family.

The Crown Prince agreed, and the next morning at court, he reported the matter to King Dayue.

King Dayue was naturally furious. After interrogating the head guard and uncovering the truth, he summoned the Fifth Prince. After rigorous questioning and a confrontation with the head guard, the Fifth Prince confessed that he had been blinded by jealousy of the Crown Prince and had plotted against him, begging his father for forgiveness.

In the end, King Dayue demoted the Fifth Prince to commoner status and issued an edict to comfort the Crown Prince.

The injustice that had shrouded him for days was finally revealed, and the Crown Prince was naturally overjoyed. Upon returning to his residence, he held a grand banquet to entertain Li Huiwei, Li Fei, the Left Chancellor, Minister Yang Liuyu, Duke Zhao Jinquan, and others, with Ye Feng also among the guests.

Moreover, the city guard who had been imprisoned for failing to solve the assassination attempt on Li Huiwei within seven days had been dismissed and imprisoned. The current city guard was on the Crown Prince's side, further fueling his joy.

During the banquet, everyone discussed the matter animatedly, their words flowing freely. However, Li Fei raised a question: the Fifth Prince and the Crown Prince had no prior animosity; if the Fifth Prince had framed the Crown Prince simply out of jealousy, it seemed too frivolous. Furthermore, given the Fifth Prince's current prestige, even if he overthrew the Crown Prince, he wouldn't ascend the throne. Why would he do such a thing?

Everyone was equally puzzled and set the matter aside for the time being.

The Crown Prince glanced at Ye Feng, then personally rose to pour him a cup of wine, raising it to say, "If it weren't for Mr. Ye, I would still be frowning with worry. Come, let me toast you."

Ye Feng rose and smiled, "Your Highness is too kind; it is merely my duty." However, while addressing him as "Your Highness," he secretly called him "son."

The Crown Prince was even more pleased, nodding and sitting down before saying to Li Fei, the Left Chancellor, and others, "Unfortunately, in our Great Yue Kingdom, only nobles can be granted official positions. Now, I can only express my gratitude by bestowing more wealth upon Mr. Ye."

The Left Chancellor, Duke Liu, and others nodded, their faces showing agreement. Only Li Fei and Li Huiwei seemed lost in thought.

Ye Feng, however, had a sudden thought and said, "Your Highness, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should?"

The Crown Prince was in a very good mood and smiled, "Please speak, Mr. Ye."

"What I want to say concerns matters concerning nobles and commoners."

Ye Feng glanced at Li Huiwei and calmly said, “Your Highness should know that the custom of our Great Yue Kingdom is that commoners are not allowed to participate in politics. Even if someone is very talented and has made great contributions, they are not allowed to obtain an official position. However, this often leads to a large number of talented people being buried in the lower classes and not having the opportunity to develop their abilities.”

At this point, Ye Feng scanned the crowd and noticed that the Crown Prince's expression was quite solemn. Li Huiwei and Li Fei stroked their beards and nodded, while the Left Chancellor and Minister Yang Liuyu frowned, and Duke Zhao Jinquan of Liu Kingdom showed an expression of agreement.

He continued, “On the other hand, other countries on the continent are vigorously promoting talent, especially the Western Winter Cold Kingdom, which is using any means necessary to attract talent, offering all sorts of tempting conditions. Under these circumstances, a large number of learned people from the commoners of our Great Yue Kingdom have fled to the Western Winter Cold Kingdom. These people usually know the internal situation of our Great Yue Kingdom and have already posed a very great threat to our Great Yue Kingdom! If our Great Yue Kingdom does not change, it will be in grave danger.”

"Well said,"

Li Fei praised. "Brother Ye's words have very insightful addressed some of the problems facing my Great Yue Kingdom. I have long been stationed on the border of the Western Winter Cold Kingdom and am well aware of how terrifying this country is. What is most frightening about them is not their strength, but their inclusive talent system. No matter which country you come from, no matter your background, as long as you can be of use to them, you are acceptable. It is precisely because of this that their national power has developed so rapidly. Coupled with their warlike nature, if my Great Yue Kingdom does not change, I fear that the tragedy of 1445 in the Continental Calendar will be repeated."

Everyone was shocked. If Li Fei, the only Supreme General and the number one general of the Great Yue Kingdom, said this, it naturally increased Ye Feng's persuasiveness.

Li Huiwei sighed, "General Li is right. I was worried about this happening, which is why I came to the capital to report this matter to His Majesty. I proposed holding a martial arts competition among the great nations to select talents." As he spoke, he glanced at the Left Minister.

The Left Chancellor's face was grim, and he said in a deep voice, "While this is the truth, how can the ancestral laws be violated?" Ye Feng could now see that the Left Chancellor was a die-hard conservative and a staunch opponent of reform.

Duke Liu, Zhao Jinquan, grinned and patted the Left Chancellor on the shoulder, saying, "Lord Left Chancellor, if a country ceases to exist, what is the point of the ancestral laws?" The Left

Chancellor was speechless, unable to refute.

The Crown Prince sighed and said gently to the Left Chancellor, "Lord Left Chancellor, what you gentlemen say makes sense. Our Great Yue Kingdom does indeed need to change. However, how to change and how to select talent are quite a challenge."

Ye Feng was secretly pleased and said to the Crown Prince, "Your Highness, I have a method for selecting talent that I would like to share for your consideration."

The Crown Prince said happily, "Please speak, Mr. Ye." The others also looked at Ye Feng, whose words had already impressed them.

Ye Feng replied, "Yes."

He calmly continued, "I call this method the Imperial Examination System."

"The Imperial Examination System?"

Everyone found it quite novel. The Crown Prince smiled and said, "Please explain in detail, sir."

Ye Feng calmly said, "How to select talent is a question. I devised this method after careful consideration of the situation in my Great Yue Kingdom."

"Generally speaking, I divide this Imperial Examination System into three levels. First, there is the Xiucai level, where students from various regions gather once a year in the prefecture, state, or county to take a certain examination. Those who pass become Xiucai."

"Second, there is the Juren level, where Xiucai from various regions take an examination every three years in the provincial capital, which is a level higher than Xiucai. Those who pass become Juren. And the one who comes in first place is called Jieyuan."

At this point, Li Huiwei, Li Fei, and the others understood somewhat, and their eyes showed expressions of admiration and astonishment.

Ye Feng continued, "Thirdly, there's the Jinshi level. The year after the Juren examination, all the Juren from across the country gather in the capital to participate in an examination administered by the King, or by officials appointed by the King himself. The top performers are then selected and granted official positions. The one who comes in first place is called the Zhuangyuan (状元)."

"This is for civil officials. Military officials are similarly selected, but they are tested on horseback riding and archery, and their admission and rank are determined by their performance in these skills, as well as their essays and policy responses. The one who comes in first place is also called the Wu Zhuangyuan (武状元)."

"This way, we can select a large number of talented people from the common people of our Great Yue, giving them a path to advancement. The brain drain will inevitably stop. What Great Yue citizen wouldn't love their country?"

"Excellent! Well said!"

Li Fei and Li Huiwei exclaimed in admiration. Li Huiwei sighed, "Brother Ye's thinking is more far-sighted, more specific, and more practical than mine. This method is feasible."

Li Fei also sighed, "Such a brilliant method! I truly don't know how Brother Ye came up with it. This method is indeed feasible."

Minister Yang Liuyu and Duke Zhao Jinquan also agreed, and finally, the Left Chancellor nodded.

Everyone looked at the Crown Prince to see his decision.

The Crown Prince slammed his hand on the table and exclaimed, "Good, that's it! Tomorrow I will report this method to my father."

He then smiled at Ye Feng and said, "Needless to say, the Martial Arts Champion will definitely be Mr. Ye. I wonder what kind of official position we should give the Martial Arts Champion?"

Everyone laughed. Ye Feng naturally laughed heartily as well.

After leaving the Crown Prince's residence, the Queen had already eagerly summoned Ye Feng to the palace under the guise of teaching martial arts.

She had heard of the Crown Prince's exoneration that morning and was already weeping with joy. Knowing that Ye Feng had played a crucial role in this, she was overwhelmed with gratitude upon seeing him again, and passionately offered him her beautiful, naked body, hoping to bring him pleasure.

When Ye Feng mentioned the imperial examination system, the Queen readily agreed. If Ye Feng could become the top scholar in either the martial arts or civil service examinations and obtain an official position, it would certainly benefit her greatly.

When Ye Feng was about to leave, he reminded the Queen not to openly summon him to the palace in the future, lest it arouse suspicion. He would use the unparalleled "Flowing Cloud Technique" to meet her that evening. Although the palace was filled with masters, the "Flowing Cloud Technique" was ranked first among all light-body techniques, making entry and exit easy. The Queen nodded in agreement.

The next day, the Crown Prince, true to his word, along with Li Fei, Li Huiwei, and others, strongly advocated for the matter to the King of Dayue, meticulously explaining the various benefits of the imperial examination system. His innocence had now been cleared, and his standing in the King's eyes had immediately changed.

Coupled with the Queen's strong persuasion, and most surprisingly, even the Second Prince strongly supported the idea, naturally leading to the unanimous agreement of his supporters. Thus, the implementation of the imperial examination system in Dayue was settled, awaiting only the Ministry of Personnel to formulate detailed regulations before implementation.

Furthermore, following the Crown Prince's advice, the King of Dayue summoned Ye Feng and told him that if he could win the upcoming Jade Moon City Tournament, he would be awarded the title of Dayue's first Martial Arts Champion, along with a high-ranking official position and generous salary.

Ye Feng was secretly delighted and quickly kowtowed in gratitude.

With the Crown Prince's crisis over, Li Fei and Li Huiwei had nothing more to do in the capital. However, since the Lantern Festival was the day after tomorrow, they decided to stay until after the festival.

For the past few days, Ye Feng had been using the "Flowing Cloud Technique" to sneak into the Queen's palace every night to share intimate moments with her. The two were as close as a loving couple.

By day, the Queen was the dignified, beautiful, and unapproachable Queen of the Great Yue Kingdom. At night, however, she would undress completely and lie docilely in Ye Feng's arms like a lamb. While enjoying Ye Feng's pleasure, she also emerged from the shadows of loneliness and emptiness. Moreover, the more time she spent with Ye Feng, the deeper her infatuation with him became.

But happy days always come to an end. After the lively Lantern Festival, Ye Feng had to leave. That night, the two were entwined again, enjoying themselves to the fullest, their tenderness and reluctance to part unspoken. Finally, they set a date to meet again before reluctantly parting.

The next day, Ye Feng packed his bags early, his heart already soaring to Jade Moon City. He took a deep breath and looked up at the sky.

"Sister Yi, I'm back."

Chapter Twenty-Five: Sponsoring Schoolchildren

"Sister Yi."

Yang Yi followed the covered walkway, emerged from the backyard, crossed the stream, and arrived at the top of a hill. Several towering Chinese toon trees grew there, like large green umbrellas covering the sky, filling the air with a refreshing fragrance.

Beside one of the Chinese toon trees stood a graceful figure, her hair styled in a coiled bun, dressed in a pure white mink coat, gazing intently eastward. Even from behind, she exuded a sense of tranquility and peace; it was Hua Yi.

"I'm thinking of my husband,"

Yang Yi whispered as she walked to Hua Yi's side. The view from here was expansive, with the blue-tiled, white-walled houses of the school nestled amidst dense greenery. Meanwhile, the bells of Tianning Temple rang out continuously.

"Yes,"

Hua Yi sighed, withdrawing her gaze from the distance. A faint sadness welled up in her heart. She slowly turned around, took Yang Yi's hand, and softly asked, "And Yi'er?"

"Me too. My husband has been gone for so long, I miss him so much,"

Yang Yi nestled into Hua Yi's arms, uttering wistfully.

Hua Yi looked down at Yang Yi, seeing the bitter longing on her pretty face, and sighed inwardly. She herself was also deeply worried. She hadn't realized that the taste of longing and waiting could be so unbearable. It

had been almost two months since she had parted from her husband, Ye Feng. She wondered how he was doing now, whether he was doing well, whether he was in danger, and whether his endeavors were going smoothly.

A mix of heart-wrenching emotions churned in Hua Yi's mind, but she chose not to show it. She gently embraced Yang Yi, comforting her, "It'll be soon. Feng Lang will be back soon. According to Yin Mei, he and the others have already set off on their return journey. In about ten days, we'll be able to see him."

"I really hope the days pass quickly,"

Yang Yi said, remembering something. "Last night, Yin Jie said that you were also selected for the 'Beauty of the Land' list in Jin Yue City. Apparently, only ten are chosen across the entire continent. You're so amazing! This has caused quite a stir in Yu Yue City, and this morning, many men appeared at the foot of the mountain, all supposedly to see you. Luckily, Yin Jie anticipated this and sent people to stop them early this morning."

Hua Yi smiled slightly, "It's just empty fame. People judge by appearances; they don't know that the most precious thing in the world is the heart."

She didn't want to discuss this further and said to Yang Yi, "Yi'er, it's time for class. Let's go."

"Okay," Yang Yi nodded obediently.

The two walked down the quiet, secluded path. Beside a stone bridge at the bottom stood a tall, middle-aged man with a thick, black beard, exuding an imposing and robust air—it was Li Huan.

Upon seeing Hua Yi and Yang Yi, he calmly bowed and said, "Madam Ye, Miss Yang."

Yang Yi replied, "No need for formalities."

Hua Yi smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Li." She took Yang Yi's hand and, smiling, passed by him, heading into the school.

After they passed, Li Huan followed at a distance, appearing relaxed, but in reality, he could hear everything within a hundred meters.

As Hua Yi and Yang Yi entered the school, students greeted them with bows and greetings, and the sounds of reciting poetry filled the air. Upon entering the classroom, the students, some reading quietly, some whispering, and some playing and laughing, all stood up and bowed upon seeing Hua Yi enter.

"Hello, teacher."

"Hello, students, please sit down."

Hua Yi smiled and placed her textbook on the lectern, glancing at the students. Just as she was about to speak, the classroom door was suddenly pushed open, and a student rushed in, panting, saying to Hua Yi, "I'm sorry, teacher, I... I'm late."

Hua Yi saw that the student was covered in sweat in the cold weather, and knowing that the student's home was quite far from the school, she nodded and calmly said, "Student Zhang, please be careful next time and don't be late again. Please take a seat."

The student, surnamed Zhang, was delighted to be spared punishment and said, "Thank you, teacher."

He hurriedly walked in, but in his haste, he accidentally dropped his textbook, which was scattered all over the floor, and several steamed buns wrapped in a piece of paper also rolled onto the ground.

He became even more flustered. Hua Yi helped him pick up his textbooks and even the paper that had wrapped the steamed bun, smiling and saying, "Don't rush, take your time."

Seeing that he had picked up several steamed buns from the ground, she gently added, "The steamed buns are dirty and can't be eaten. You can eat lunch with the teacher."

The student surnamed Zhang looked at the steamed bun in his hand, bowed his head, and said, "Thank you, teacher."

Hua Yi nodded and said, "Take a seat."

The student surnamed Zhang said, "Yes, teacher," and walked to his seat. The other students in the classroom couldn't help but look envious when they saw that the student surnamed Zhang could eat with Teacher Hua.

Suddenly, Hua Yi frowned. Her eyes swept over the paper the student surnamed Zhang had used to wrap the steamed bun, and she said, "Wait."

The student surnamed Zhang turned around, looking quite confused. "Teacher...?"

Hua Yi said, "Student Zhang Cheng, Article Thirty-Seven of the school rules clearly states that it is forbidden to use paper with writing on it to wrap things. Why did you use this to wrap the steamed bun?" Her tone was quite stern.

Hua Yi was usually kind in her teaching, but she was strict with her students' studies and character. In the Great Yue Kingdom, respecting written paper was a tradition in every school and was written into the school rules to show respect for knowledge. Using paper with writing on it to wrap things or to use the toilet was considered desecration of written paper and would be condemned. In particular, many places even had special incinerators for burning written paper to prevent it from being wasted.

The student named Zhang Cheng naturally understood this. He stammered for a long time, and finally said, "I'm sorry, teacher, I... I was in a hurry and forgot." In his haste, his eyes reddened.

The other students in the classroom, seeing Zhang Cheng's behavior, all harbored a sense of schadenfreude. Zhang Cheng usually had excellent grades, which inevitably aroused their jealousy.

Hua Yi, who was initially quite angry, softened upon seeing Zhang Cheng's actions and sighed, "I'll let it go this time, but Zhang Cheng should take this as a warning. As the ancients said, 'Do not refrain from doing good because it is small, nor do evil because it is small.' If we do not pay attention to ourselves in small matters, we will have big problems with our character in the future. Do you understand what I mean, Zhang Cheng?"

Zhang Cheng lowered his head in shame and replied, "Teacher, I understand."

Hua Yi then looked at the students below, and they all answered in unison, "We understand."

Even Yang Yi and Xing'er, who were sitting in the last row, said in unison, "We understand."

Hua Yi glanced at them, a smile appearing in her eyes, and said to Zhang Cheng with a gentle tone, "Go down."

The storm had subsided, but after all the students were seated, Hua Yi noticed that there was an empty seat in the middle row of the classroom, which belonged to a student named Liu Hanyi.

She then asked, "Does anyone know why Liu Hanyi didn't come today?"

All the children shook their heads.

Hua Yi pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, let's begin class. Please turn to page seven of your textbooks. Today we will learn..."

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"If any of you continue to spy here, I will punish you severely."

As Huang Yun was leaving school, Hua Yi, Yang Yi, Xing'er, and others walked out of the academy. They had only reached the foot of the mountain when they heard Li Yin's reprimanding voice from afar. Her tone was quite stern.

"It's Sister Yin," Yang Yi said.

"Sister Yin is so majestic, Sister Yi too!" Little Xing'er beside Yang Yi looked up at Hua Yi and said.

Hua Yi nodded, a slight smile appearing on her face. During this time, Li Yin still came to the academy to see her every day, and their relationship had grown increasingly closer.

Then came the murmurs of many men: "Lord Li, we just wanted to admire Teacher Hua's beauty. You don't have to be so heartless, Lord Li."

"Yes, let us see. After all, this is an honor for all of us Jade Moon people."

"Brother Huang, how can you speak to Lord Li like that? If it weren't for Lord Li's rule, how could such a once-in-a-century event have occurred in Jade Moon City?"

"Yes, yes, we should speak respectfully to Lord Li. It's all thanks to Lord Li's excellent leadership that this great event, which brings honor to all the men of Jade Moon City, has occurred. We should thank Lord Li."

"Yes, yes..." The men echoed, their flattery flowing like a tide.

Yang Yi and Xing'er couldn't help but laugh out loud: "These people are so good at flattering!" Hua Yi also chuckled.

Perhaps the flattery worked, for Li Yin's tone softened: "...Well, then let me show you. Remember, no loud noises or crowding."

The men readily agreed.

Turning a corner, they arrived at the foot of the academy mountain, where Hua Yi and the others were taken aback.

A bridge had previously spanned the small river at the foot of the mountain, but now it was packed with people, and the path behind it was also overflowing, the flow of people disappearing into the dense greenery in the distance.

In the academy square before the bridge stood rows of burly warriors in full armor, each holding a gleaming spear, their expressions wary as they watched the excited crowd ahead, wary of anyone rushing forward.

At the very front of them sat a female general on horseback, draped in a bright red cloak—it was Li Yin. At this moment, she calmly observed the crowd before her, her almond-shaped eyes cold and intimidating, preventing the excited crowd from daring to cross the line. Especially after her recent annihilation of Wang Longqian's band of horse bandits, her prestige among the people had reached its peak.

Not far behind her stood a tall, robust man, carrying a hook-and-sickle spear—it was Sun Yanggu.

Sun Yanggu quietly watched the crowd, his expression seemingly composed, but inwardly he was on guard. A few days ago, an unidentified person had attempted to kidnap Hua Yi, and although he and Li Huan had escaped unharmed, it had served as a warning, making them even more cautious.

Today was an odd-numbered day, and it was his turn to be on duty at the foot of the mountain—a decision he had made with Li Huan, Li Yin, and others. On odd-numbered days, he would be on duty at the foot of the mountain, while Li Huan would be on duty at the top; on even-numbered days, Li Huan would be on duty at the foot of the mountain, and he would be on duty at the top.

Li Yin then deployed personnel to guard the area around the mountain, increasing security. She remained deeply troubled by the attempted kidnapping of Hua Yi by unidentified individuals and had invested considerable resources in investigating the matter.

Sun Yang and Li Huan, since their first meeting, had become fast friends and cooperated exceptionally well.

The moment Hua Yi and her group appeared, they were spotted by the crowd behind the bridge. A deafening chorus of "Hua Yi! Hua Yi..." erupted as countless people desperately pushed their way towards her, the forward flow creating a chaotic and overwhelming scene.

The men who had spoken with Li Yin earlier were especially aggressive, charging forward frantically, completely forgetting their promise to Li Yin not to push or make noise.

Faced with this surging tide of people, both Li Yin and Hua Yi were taken aback.

Seeing that these people ignored her words, Li Yin's eyebrows furrowed, and she shouted, "You all retreat, or I will take action!"

At this point, the crowd paid no heed to her, only pushing forward, while the front-line soldiers desperately tried to hold them back.

The crowd grew increasingly chaotic. Li Yin raised her hand and shouted, "Take your bows!"

Instantly, all the soldiers in the square, except for those in the very front, took down their bows.

Li Yin continued, "First rank, retreat five steps; second rank, crouch down with a half-zhang gap between you and the second rank; third rank, prepare to nock your arrows!"

With a "whoosh!" all the soldiers obeyed Li Yin's orders and formed ranks.

"Fourth rank, stand between the second rank and prepare your arrows; fifth rank, stand at the back, nock your bows, and be ready to take over at any time."

Instantly, the soldiers formed a well-ordered defensive formation, combining offense and defense, and the time it took to assemble them was remarkably short, demonstrating the strength of Li Yin's troops.

Seeing that Li Yin was serious, the surging crowd involuntarily stopped, the warriors drawing their bows and arrows, the gleaming arrows pointed directly at them.

Li Yin drew her sword with a clang and shouted to the throng, "Everyone stop! Anyone who disobeys will be executed!"

Seeing Li Yin's imposing presence, the previously surging tide of people halted, though they remained rooted to the spot, continuously calling out Hua Yi's name.

Seeing the crowd finally subside, Li Yin coldly snorted, dismounted, and walked to Hua Yi and the other women. A smile bloomed on her beautiful, aloof face as she said, "Sister Yi, I'll take you back."

Hua Yi glanced at the noisy crowd before her, smiled, and nodded to Li Yin, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, Sister Yin."

Li Yin smiled and said, "Sister Yi, you're too kind. It's my duty."

She added, "The scene is too chaotic right now. For safety's sake, Sister Yi, please ride with me." Her expression was quite eager.

A hint of unease flickered across Hua Yi's face, but looking at the frenzied crowd before her, and recalling the recent hostage situation, she hesitated for a moment before nodding and saying, "...Alright." Her

beautiful eyes swept over the mad crowd, she sighed, took two slow steps forward, bowed deeply to the crowd, and then mounted Li Yin's white horse, eliciting another round of screams from the crowd.

A squad of soldiers led the way, followed by Sun Yang, who stood guard with his gun. Then came Hua Yi and Li Yin on horseback, Li Yin clinging tightly to Hua Yi's soft, slender waist, looking around triumphantly. Next came Yang Yi, Xiao Xing'er, and other women. Li Huan followed behind, providing protection. Finally, a squad of soldiers brought up the rear.

The group moved slowly forward, but despite the tight security, it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the surrounding crowd; shouts of "Hua Yi! Hua Yi!" echoed throughout the journey.

In addition, cries such as, "Mrs. Ye, please sign my name..." and "Teacher Hua, you're so beautiful!" kept reaching Hua Yi and the others' ears.

Even more outrageous cries like, "Hua Yi, Hua Yi, I love you!" echoed all around. There were

even more unusual whispers: "Brother Yang, look how intimate Hua Yi and Li Yin are, could they already be having an affair?"

"Maybe," said Yang Yi, "with such beauty as Hua Yi and such a lecherous devil like Li Yin, who loves women most, it would be strange if they let her go. Brother Wang, did you see where Li Yin's hand went? Hehe, I think they've probably already slept together..."

Yang Yi and the others exchanged astonished glances. Li Yin frowned, looking around to see who was talking so she could arrest them. Hua Yi blushed and shook her head helplessly.

Surrounded by the crowd, the group moved very slowly, finally breaking free after a long time.

They arrived at a three-way intersection, one of which led into Jade Moon City. By this time, the crowd had shrunk considerably.

At this moment, Hua Yi said to Li Yin, "Yinmei, stop the horse."

Li Yin reined in the horse and asked Hua Yi, "Sister Yi, what's wrong?"

Hua Yi said softly, "It's like this, one of my students didn't come to class today, and I need to go to his house to see what happened."

She then asked Yang Yi, "Yi'er, Liu Hanyi lives in Shuidong Village, right?"

Yang Yi nodded and said, "Yes, he does."

Li Yin's eyes showed a dismissive expression: "He's just a student, why bother so much, making Sister Yi go all the way there?" However, after seeing Hua Yi's expression, she... Hua Yi said, "Since I'm free anyway, I'll accompany you, Yi-jie. Consider it a chance to observe the people's conditions."

Hua Yi smiled and said, "No need. Yin-mei is busy at home; don't spend so much time on me. You've been coming to the school to keep me company every day lately, and I feel really bad about it."

Li Yin smiled and said, "It's alright. There have been a lot of unexpected things lately, and I'm always worried if I'm not with you."

Hua Yi said, "With Mr. Li and Mr. Sun by my side, it's fine."

Li Yin just shook her head, and Hua Yi could only nod helplessly in agreement.

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Liu Hanyi's home was in a place called Shuidong Village, about thirty li from the school. Shuidong Village was nestled against the mountains and beside the water, with beautiful scenery, but the villagers were all very poor, mostly making a living by hunting or farming.

When Hua Yi entered this small mountain village, she couldn't help but sigh. What an impoverished place it was: low houses, people barely clothed—a completely different world from the prosperity and decadent lifestyle of Yuyue City. Only the laughing children added a touch of vitality to the small mountain village.

But when Hua Yi and her group arrived at Liu Hanyi's house, they immediately shocked the entire Shuidong Village.

Not to mention that the innocent and charming girl and the lively and lovely little girl had already amazed them, the stunningly beautiful woman in full armor and draped in a bright red cloak sent chills down their spines.

"She must be a high-ranking official. Her eyes are so cold, and she's so tall. I'm already quite tall, and she's a head taller than me. And her entourage behind her, every single one of them has eyes like wolves; they're terrifying to look at."

"That lady who looks like a fairy is much more pleasant and approachable! I've never seen such a beautiful woman in my life; she must be a fairy!"

"Hmm, is she talking to me?"

"Huh? Excuse me, where is Liu Yihan's home?"

"Oh, I know."

Light snow was falling, and the road was rugged and difficult to walk on, but Hua Yi still walked very gracefully, chatting gently with Zhang Xiaoer, the villager leading the way, making him feel flattered and as if he were in a fog.

Li Yin walked calmly beside Hua Yi, while Yang Yi, Xiao Xing'er, and the others curiously looked around. As for Li Huan and Sun Yanggu, they naturally stood guard beside Hua Yi, one in front and one behind.

Villagers stopped to watch along the way, and when they saw Hua Yi, they were all dumbfounded; they had never seen such a beautiful woman before. As Hua Yi passed by, they involuntarily followed behind her, and soon a large group of people followed behind Hua Yi and her companions.

Zhang Xiaoer, trembling, led Hua Yi and the others to a dilapidated and simple wooden house in the back village—this was Liu Hanyi's home.

Liu Hanyi wasn't home; her mother, Liu Shi, with a face full of wrinkles, received Hua Yi and the others with utmost trepidation. Upon hearing that the cold and tall woman beside Teacher Hua was Li Yin, the commander of Yuyue City, she became even more terrified, as were the villagers gathered outside.

One villager even ran to call the village chief.

Hua Yi looked around and saw only a table and chairs, an oil lamp, and a red clay stove in the house, with a small kitchen nearby. It was clear that Liu Hanyi's family was quite poor. Seeing the house's shabby state, Li Yin frowned, but Hua Yi didn't seem to mind. She simply asked Liu Shi, "Where is Liu Hanyi?"

Just then, Liu Hanyi returned carrying a large basket of pig feed. Seeing Hua Yi, he was startled and called out, "Teacher Hua."

Hua Yi gently asked, "Liu Hanyi, why didn't you go to school today?"

Liu Hanyi opened his mouth, then hesitated for a moment before saying, "Teacher, I..." before lowering his head silently.

Hua Yi turned to Liu Shi, noticing her eyes were moist. She wiped her eyes and said, "Teacher Hua, it's not that I don't want my child to go to school, but we simply can't afford it."

From Liu Shi's explanation, Hua Yi gradually understood the situation.

Although Shuidong Village was incredibly beautiful, it was one of the poorest places in the entire Yuyue Prefecture. Land was scarce, the population too large, and the soil infertile. Even basic sustenance was difficult to achieve, let alone afford schooling. Especially now that the schools in the Great Yue Kingdom charged exorbitant fees, they were powerless to help.

In the Great Yue Kingdom, schools generally charged fees based on prestige, falling into four categories.

The first category was aristocratic schools, exclusively for the children of high-ranking officials and nobles; commoners' children couldn't even dream of attending.

The second category was schools for the sons of wealthy gentry, costing sixty to seventy taels of silver per student per year; naturally, this was unaffordable for ordinary people.

The third category was private academies, primarily for children from middle-class families, with tuition ranging from forty to fifty taels of silver per year.

The fourth category consisted of private academies where teachers were less learned, teaching only basic subjects, with tuition between six and seven taels per student per year. Children from impoverished families mostly attended these academies, which often had dozens of students.

Yulin Academy actually fell into the second category, but its founder, Zhuang Xianguo, aimed to educate and cultivate talent for society, thus charging only the third-category standard. For some extremely poor students, the fourth-category standard was even applied, but even then, it still required fifteen taels of silver per year. This is still unbearable for many impoverished families.

Take Liu Hanyi's family, for example. Their annual income is only about thirty taels of silver, half of which goes to tuition. How can they afford it? Especially since there's only one school nearby, Yulin Academy, leaving them with no other choice.

Moreover, Liu Hanyi's father recently fell ill, but to ensure his son could attend school, he struggled to go hunting in the mountains today. This made Liu Hanyi even more distressed, and he insisted on not going to school anymore, wanting to save the money for his father's medical treatment.

Hearing Liu's tearful lament, Hua Yi felt a heavy weight in her heart. Parents everywhere have the same heart; who doesn't want their child to succeed? But poverty has stifled their hopes. The poorer they are, the less they can afford school, and the less they can afford school, the poorer they become. It's just a vicious cycle.

She sighed, took out 30 taels of silver from her pocket, and placed it in Liu's hand, saying, "Madam, the child cannot be blind, especially since Yihan is a smart and diligent student. It would be such a pity to let him drop out of school. Keep this silver for the child's education. If he encounters any difficulties in the future, just let me know."

Liu stared at the silver in her hand in astonishment. After a long while, she hurriedly said, "Teacher Hua, I can't accept this money."

Hua Yi said, "Madam, this is just a small token of my appreciation, please don't be so polite." She insisted on placing the money in her hand.

Liu Shi, tears streaming down her face, pulled Liu Hanyi over and said, "Child, quickly kneel down before Teacher Hua and thank her."

Liu Hanyi obeyed his mother's instructions and knelt before Hua Yi.

Hua Yi helped him up and said gently, "Hanyi, don't do this. As long as you study hard and have a bright future, that will be the greatest comfort to your teacher."

Liu Hanyi raised his head, tears welling in his eyes, and said, "Teacher Hua, I will not let you down."

Hua Yi nodded and smiled, "Yes, your teacher believes in you."

Even after walking quite a distance from the village, Hua Yi and Li Yin could still see Liu Hanyi, Liu Shi, and many villagers from Qishuidong Village waving to them. Hua Yi turned back, her face quite somber.

She sighed and said to Li Yin beside her, "The people in the mountains are warm and honest. They remember even the smallest things you do for them. They may not say it, but their feelings for you run deep."

She glanced at the soldier beside her, struggling to carry a large package of local specialties like sweet potatoes, peanuts, and pomelos. This was after Hua Yi had helped Liu Hanyi's family; the villagers had quickly heard the news and rushed over from all directions, blocking Hua Yi and her companions at the village entrance and forcibly stuffing the package into their hands, saying it was a small token of their appreciation and refusing to let them leave without accepting it.

She added, "Alas, it's such a pity that so many children in the world can't afford to go to school. Although I have the will, I'm powerless to help them all."

Li Yin glanced at Hua Yi and sighed as well, "Human strength has its limits. Sister, you've already done so much."

She touched her purse; she had spent quite a bit of money today. Since Hua Yi had already helped them, she, as the local official, felt she had to reciprocate. Just then, the village chief of Shuidong Village came running up, panting, to pay his respects. She immediately and naturally asked the village head to compile a list of all the school-aged children in the village who couldn't afford tuition, and she provided assistance to each of them, spending a total of three hundred taels of silver. Naturally, she became the benefactor of these villagers, who held her in high esteem. When she left, the villagers were reluctant to part with her.

Seeing Hua Yi sigh again, Yang Yi couldn't help but interject, "Sister Yi, there are so many wealthy people in Jade Moon City. They're so generous when they're looking for women. If they were willing to help a little, they could cover these children's tuition for several years."

Li Yin scoffed, "Of course they have money when they're playing around with women. If they don't have money, they'll borrow. But if you ask them to help others, they'll be stingier than a miser."

"However," Li Yin hesitated for a moment, then added, "this is not a bad idea. The government could take the lead and mobilize some local gentry to establish a charitable organization, absorbing donations from the public to specifically help those underprivileged students. It's just a pity that the treasury is short of funds; we can't come up with much money."

Hua Yi nodded, "This method is feasible. Let's take it slowly, even if we don't have much money. As long as everyone is willing, we can help many people." Her gaze suddenly became distant and wistful: "For these children, just a little help from us could change their fate."

“Yes.” Li Yin glanced at Hua Yi and said, “By the way, Sister Yi, why don’t you come to my house for dinner tonight?”

Hua Yi said apologetically, “I’m sorry, Yin-mei, I’m afraid I can’t tonight. I have to grade homework when I get back. Let’s do it another day

.” “Oh, is that so?” A look of disappointment flashed across Li Yin’s face, but it didn’t disappear immediately. “...Then how about tomorrow night?”

“Okay, fine.” Hua Yi hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

“I’ll be waiting for you then.” Li Yin smiled. A strange look flashed across her alluring eyes.

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Yin has been a little troubled lately. Whenever she closes her eyes, Hua Yi’s pretty figure and her every frown and smile appear before her.

Whenever she gazed at Hua Yi's voluptuous figure and rounded, undulating hips, a powerful urge would surge within her—a desire, an intense, primal urge.

This desire, like fuel igniting a fire, made it impossible for her to control herself. Several times, she had been tempted to do something, but in the end, she had struggled to suppress herself.

This was because of a deep fear within her: the fear of losing Hua Yi forever if she did so. Especially since her relationship with Hua Yi was so good, a result of her years of diligently cultivating their bond at the Yulin Academy.

Doing something would surely disrupt this perfect balance. Moreover, Hua Yi was such a chaste and traditional woman; what would she think of her if she did this? Perhaps she would never forgive herself.

Especially now, every time she thought about it, she felt an involuntary sense of blasphemous guilt. The more she interacted with Hua Yi, the more her kindness, compassion, tolerance, sincerity, and magnanimity moved her deeply. To do something like this would be blasphemy, blasphemy against a goddess!

However… she was unwilling to give up, especially now that Hua Yi had been selected for the list of most beautiful women in the land. This was a rare beauty, the first such woman to appear on the list in Jade Moon City in nearly fifty years. It would be such a waste to let such a stunning woman slip through her fingers. It would also absolutely violate her principles: “Never let go of a woman who moves my heart!”

Besides, Ye Feng would be back soon; if she didn’t act now, she would never have another chance. Thinking of this, Li Yin regretted not acting sooner, and at the same time, she was surprised to find that she seemed to have developed a slight fear of Ye Feng. Before she could figure out why she felt this way, her heart was filled with intense jealousy—jealousy of Ye Feng.

The thought of Ye Feng openly sharing a bed with Hua Yi, this stunning beauty, every day filled her with resentment. Why? What did she, Li Yin, lack compared to him? Why was he so lucky to possess such a peerless beauty? It was just that he had one more thing than her.

"Go for it," Li Yin told herself. "Once I've done it, all the problems will be solved."

Frankly, Li Yin was confident in herself. Her skills in bed were no less than Ye Feng's, and the stimulation and pleasure she gave Hua Yi would be no less. Once Hua Yi had sex with her, she was sure she would crave it and never forget her. There was evidence to prove it; how many famous virtuous women were so reserved before she had her, but after she had slept with them once, which one didn't beg her to come back and have sex with them again?

And don't be fooled by Hua Yi's apparent chastity. Li Yin knew that the more chaste a woman was, the more thirsty she was inside. Just look at the allure in Hua Yi's eyes and the way her voluptuous hips swayed as she walked—she was a repressed horny type. Especially since Ye Feng had been gone for so many days, she must have been longing for him. This was a golden opportunity, her last chance. If she missed it, she would never have another, and she would regret it for the rest of her life.

As she pondered, the image of Hua Yi writhing and submitting to Ye Feng resurfaced, instantly igniting a burning jealousy and lust within her. In her imagination, Li Yin felt her entire body heat up; she frantically stroked herself, murmuring, "Sister Yi, oh Sister Yi..."

Just as she was experiencing extreme discomfort, a soft, shuffling footstep approached. A seductive, sweet, yet slightly timid voice rang out: "...Master."

Li Yin opened her eyes to find herself before an extremely beautiful and alluring young woman, with a full, tall figure and prominent breasts—it was Yun Niang, the woman Wang Longqian had come to pledge allegiance to.

Her attire was even more arousing: black eyeliner, blue eyeshadow, deep red rouge, and pink blush. The seductive makeup radiated intense sensuality on her face.

Her body was almost entirely naked, her snow-white, voluptuous figure clad in a leather bodysuit. Her full, high breasts peeked out from the front, each nipple held by a small gold clip, the clips connected by a thin gold chain. Below, a palm-sized piece of leather barely covered her, the thin leather strap sinking deep into her buttocks when viewed from behind.

She also wore a collar and bracelets on her head and wrists. The collar and bracelets were made of multiple layers of leather, each layer quite thin, no more than the thickness of a little finger combined. The hooks on the collar automatically locked, requiring a tiny key to unlock. A metal ring was inlaid on the side of the collar opposite the lock, used to connect to the chain; once the collar and bracelets were fastened, it was impossible for them to slip off the locked parts of her neck and wrists.

Such attire was undeniably lewd.

"Good." Li Yin licked her lips and said coldly, "Bitch, crawl over here."

"Yes, Master." Yun Niang's body trembled involuntarily. She obediently knelt on the ground, lifting her knees off the ground and supporting her body only with her ankles and palms. Her snow-white buttocks were raised high, and she swayed her hips as she crawled to Li Yin's crotch.

"Hahaha." Seeing Yun Niang's lowly appearance, an extremely excited feeling rose in Li Yin's heart. He kicked Yun Niang away. Although there was a carpet on the ground, Yun Niang wouldn't be in too much pain from falling, but being kicked away by Li Yin for no reason still made her look at Li Yin with a terrified expression.

Seeing the terrified Yun Niang, Li Yin shook his foot again. Yun Niang hesitated for a moment, then crawled over again. "Slap, slap." Two more powerful slaps from Li Yin landed on Yun Niang's face, making her full, white body sway a few times, sexy and alluring.

"Tell me, are you a bitch?" Li Yin's voice suddenly became stern.

"Yes, Master. This servant is your female dog." Yunniang looked up and said dreamily.

"Is that so? Then crawl around the room ten times like a dog for me to see."

Yunniang obediently crawled around the room ten times like a dog. Looking at Yunniang, Li Yin couldn't help but laugh and said, "You really are shameless. To offer yourself up for me to fuck, you didn't hesitate to betray all of Wang Longqian's brothers."

A trace of shame flashed in Yunniang's eyes, then her eyes were replaced by dazedness and lust. She murmured, "Yes, I am shameless. From the moment I heard Master's name, I couldn't suppress the desire in my body. To get close to Master, I didn't hesitate to betray Wang Longqian, even though Master Qian is my cousin. However, my feelings for Master are sincere."

Li Yin chuckled coldly twice and said in a cold voice, "Sincere? How do you know if you will betray me in the future?"

Yunniang was shocked and said, "Yunniang wouldn't dare. Yunniang will always be the most loyal female dog by Master's side." "Dog."

Li Yin said indifferently, "I know you wouldn't dare."

Then he shouted, "Tell me, how do you want me to fuck you today?"

Yun Niang pressed her forehead against Li Yin's leg and said in a trembling voice, "Please, Master, spank my buttocks first!"

Li Yin chuckled twice and said, "Go, go over there and get me the whip."

Yun Niang immediately felt a stirring in her lower body, and a masochistic desire rose from her heart. She respectfully said, "Yes, Master."

At this moment, the two were in one of Li Yin's secret rooms, which was filled with all sorts of bizarre and colorful sadomasochistic tools. Among them was a long, black horsewhip with a thin bamboo strip wrapped in leather. It was very exquisite and felt hard and wet in the hand.

When Yun Niang handed the whip to Li Yin, Li Yin adjusted his breathing and then lashed the whip hard across Yun Niang's buttocks.

Yun Niang let out a lewd cry of "Oh!" and her face showed an extremely comfortable expression.

"Feels good, doesn't it, you slut!"

Li Yin was also incredibly excited, her whip merciless and skillfully lashing Yun Niang's buttocks, ensuring she wouldn't get hurt while greatly arousing her desire.

"So good... I feel so good..."

"Want more?"

"Yes, I want more..."

For a moment, the crisp sound of whipping and loud moans and screams filled the room, like a lewd melody being played...

And when Li Yin and Yun Niang finally reached their climax, she made a decision.

The next evening, when Hua Yi arrived at the Li residence under Li Huan's protection, Li Yin was stunned upon seeing her. In an instant, she felt as if her soul had ascended to heaven. The

beautiful woman before her had delicate, arched eyebrows, deep, captivating eyes, and long, black hair tied up in a high bun, adorned with a hairpin. She wore a white satin dress, and as the fabric fluttered, a fragrant musk scent wafted out, making her appear even more pure and beautiful, a feast for the eyes. Her high, firm breasts swayed with her movements, revealing the allure of a mature woman.

Seeing Li Yin staring intently at her, Hua Yi felt slightly awkward and asked, "Yin-mei, what's wrong?"

Li Huan, standing behind Hua Yi, also glanced at Li Yin with his sharp eyes.

"Oh, Yi-jie, you look so beautiful today! Teach me how to dress sometime," Li Yin said, snapping out of her reverie and quickly ushering Hua Yi inside.

"It's just my usual outfit," Hua Yi smiled, glancing around. "Aren't there any guests?"

"I'm having a heart-to-heart talk with Yi-jie today, so all other people should leave," Li Yin said with a smile. She then glanced at Li Huan beside Hua Yi and said, "Mr. Li, I'll take care of Yi-jie. You can go back now; I'll take her home tonight."

"This…" Li Huan looked at Hua Yi with some difficulty.

Hua Yi hesitated for a moment, then smiled at Li Huan and said, "Let's do as Yin Mei says. Mr. Li, go back first, and I'll have Yin Mei escort me back later."

"Yes, Madam." Li Huan had no choice but to comply. He glanced at Li Yin with his sharp eyes again before bowing and leaving.

"Sister Yi's subordinate is quite capable. If my judgment hadn't been wrong, his strength would be unfathomable. I wonder how Sister Yi managed to recruit him?"

Li Yin asked, watching Li Huan's retreating figure.

"Oh, he was recruited by Feng Lang specifically to protect me." Hua Yi's tone held a hint of pride mixed with sadness when she spoke of Ye Feng.

"Oh."

Hearing Ye Feng's name, a trace of confusion appeared in Li Yin's eyes, but it quickly cleared up.

She smiled and said to Hua Yi, "Sister Yi, let's go inside and sit down."

"Okay." Hua Yi smiled and followed Li Yin into the inner room.

Inside, a sumptuous feast was already laid out, with two pretty maids standing by the table.

Li Yin waved for the maids to leave, then personally poured Hua Yi a cup of wine, raising it and saying, "Sister Yi, this is the first time we've eaten together alone. Come, let me toast you."

"Alright." Hua Yi raised her cup, and the two drank it down in one gulp.

After the wine, a blush rose on Hua Yi's face, making her even more charming.

Li Yin stared, a burning look in her eyes, but then she said, "Sister Yi, try some of my cooking."

"You made all these dishes, Yin-mei? That's rare. Let me try some."

Hua Yi, slightly surprised, picked up a few bites with her chopsticks, then nodded, "Hmm, I didn't expect Yin-mei to be such a good cook."

Li Yin said with a hint of pride, "Of course! My older brother always loves my cooking the most."

"Look at how smug you are." Hua Yi rolled her eyes at Li Yin, then smiled again.

"Hehe." Li Yin chuckled, "Come on, Yi-jie, eat, eat."

After several rounds of dishes and drinks, both of them were thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Li Yin took a sip of wine, glanced at Hua Yi, and tentatively asked, "Yi-jie, do you feel happy being with me?"

"Not bad." Hua Yi's pretty face was now flushed and radiant from the alcohol, and she smiled slightly, saying, "I really enjoy being with Yin-mei."

"And how does that compare to A-Feng?"

"I mean... cough, what do you think..."

Li Yin gazed into Hua Yi's eyes.

"Yin-mei, what are you saying?" Hua Yi was an exceptionally intelligent woman; although Li Yin hadn't fully stated her meaning, how could she not understand what Li Yin meant? Her hand trembled as she raised her wine glass, a hint of embarrassment in her voice. "This is completely different," she said.

Seeing the sadness in Li Yin's expression, she sighed, put down her glass, and gently took Li Yin's hand. "Yin-mei, I'm so glad to have a sister like you," she said softly. "But you must know... I'm a very traditional woman."

She hesitated, then blushed and added, "I know you have some... some rather unusual hobbies. I don't intend to interfere, but I do want to advise you. We're both women, and we should all find a place to settle down. Feng Lang is a very good choice for you."

Li Yin said blankly, "So, it turns out you came here today just to play matchmaker. Yi-jie, do you think Feng Lang is my ideal partner right now?"

Hua Yi smiled and said, "I understand your feelings, and I understand that you have high standards for men. But you must believe me. Feng Lang will meet your requirements sooner or later, and it won't be long."

“Little sister, you must trust your older sister’s judgment. If we could stay together for a long time, I would be truly happy.”

Li Yin gripped the wine cup tightly, her hands turning white from the force. She gazed at Hua Yi for a long time before finally smiling and saying, “Then I’ll think about it some more. Shouldn’t you give me some time, sister? Come, let me toast you again, Yi-jie.”

At the same time, she subtly used her strength to pour Hua Yi another full cup of wine. Hua Yi was already slightly drunk and didn’t notice the mechanism Li Yin had set in the wine pot.

Seeing Li Yin pour the wine, Hua Yi smiled and said, “Life’s important matters must be considered carefully; there’s no rush. Come, Yin-mei, I’ll toast you too.”

She raised her cup and drank it down with Li Yin.

Seeing Hua Yi drink the wine, a smile appeared on Li Yin’s lips. With a smile, she said, "Sister Yi, come, eat some food."

"Okay." Hua Yi smiled sweetly, but after taking a couple of bites, she touched her forehead and said to Li Yin, "Sister, I don't know why, but I feel a little dizzy."

Li Yin's heart pounded, but she said with concern, "It's probably because you drank too much. Let me help you to bed to rest."

"Okay... alright..."

With Li Yin's half-helping, Hua Yi lay down on Li Yin's bed, and soon she drifted off to sleep.

Li Yin quietly locked the door, then knelt by the bed, gazing intently at Hua Yi's cheeks flushed from the alcohol, and her full breasts rising and falling. She was filled with excitement, both thrilled and a little scared. This moment had finally arrived.

But at this moment, she felt a sense of fear. Should she do it or not? She struggled for a long time, reason and desire intertwined within her. These short moments felt like centuries to her.

Finally, desire triumphed over reason. She did it!

Suppressing her excitement, she slowly climbed onto the bed. The faint scent of Hua Yi's breath, and the lingering fragrance emanating from her body, told Li Yin that this was not a dream, but an unforgettable moment.

However, when the moment arrived, Li Yin suddenly didn't know what to do. After thinking for a while, she realized that she should first undress. She patted her forehead, realizing she had completely lost her composure today. She had done this before, so why was she so nervous? Really.

With that thought, she quickly stripped off all her clothes, revealing her slender and graceful body. Fortunately, the room was warm with a fire burning in it, making her feel not cold at all, but rather hot all over.

Then she gazed carefully at the sleeping Hua Yi. Her delicate eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and her face, flushed with the effects of the wine, was as alluring and beautiful as a peach blossom. She was truly stunning.

"Sister Yi, from now on you are mine."

She lovingly stroked Hua Yi's hair, then kissed Hua Yi's red lips.

"Ah, so soft."

Li Yin greedily sucked on Hua Yi's lips, inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from her breath. Her right hand roamed restlessly over Hua Yi's body, caressing her full breasts with even greater force. The touch was warm, soft, and incredibly elastic.

"Truly a beauty. Of all the women I've been with, only Sister Yi is the best."

After a long while, Li Yin finally withdrew from Hua Yi's lips and breasts, then with trembling hands, unfastened Hua Yi's outer garment, revealing a peach-red and emerald-green bodice and pink underpants. Hua Yi's body was perfectly rounded, and her exposed skin was snow-white and translucent, like a sculpture of white jade.

"Ah, so beautiful." Li Yin couldn't help but stare, momentarily stunned. After a while, Li Yin realized that Hua Yi's bodice had been untied again. Instantly, her pair of extremely full and swollen breasts bounced out, trembling precariously in front of Li Yin. The nipples were long and incredibly sexy.

"Hehe, truly a gift from heaven! My haul today is amazing!"

Li Yin fondled and kneaded Hua Yi's breasts, saying, "They feel so good no matter how I touch them." "Oh

right, I almost forgot to suck them."

Li Yin slapped her forehead and then put Hua Yi's rosy nipples, like blooming flower buds, into her mouth, sucking repeatedly.

"Ah, so fragrant."

Li Yin was delighted to find that Hua Yi's nipples were gradually hardening, standing erect on the areolas, which excited her even more, making her suckle even more greedily.

Just then, Hua Yi suddenly exhaled heavy breaths and softly murmured, "Feng Lang..."

This startled Li Yin, who quickly lay prone on the covers, too afraid to move. After a while, Hua Yi slightly adjusted her sleeping position and fell into a deep sleep again.

"Phew, you scared me... Keep going."

Li Yin patted her chest, and at this moment, her gaze had already shifted to Hua Yi's extremely swollen and full lower body, which was covered by her panties.

"This is your most beautiful place, and it is also the source of my pleasure."

Li Yin murmured, her hands reaching towards Hua Yi's lower body, reaching...

"Almost there, almost touching..."

"Sister Yi, you are mine, forever..."

Li Yin shouted wildly in her heart, when suddenly she froze, because she realized that Hua Yi's beautiful eyes had opened a few times and were slowly opening! Li Yin

's mind went blank. She no longer had time to think about why her unique combination of aphrodisiac and sedative, which had ruined the purity of sixty-nine virgins and young women, and which had always been invincible and unconquerable, was ineffective on Hua Yi. The moment she met those bright, furious eyes opposite her, a thought flashed through her mind: "I'm going to lose Hua Yi forever."

She grabbed Hua Yi's hand tightly and cried, "Sister Yi, listen to me, listen to me..."

Before she could finish speaking, a loud "slap!" rang out, and Li Yin received a heavy slap across the face from Hua Yi.

Li Yin froze, staring at Hua Yi in disbelief: "Sister Yi, you..."

Hua Yi's face was filled with heartbreak and despair: "I've been so good to you, and you treat me like this."

She slowly finished dressing and said coldly, "From now on, Li Yin, you are never allowed to come looking for me again."

Seeing Hua Yi about to leave, Li Yin screamed in anguish, "No!"

She lunged forward naked, clinging tightly to Hua Yi's leg, sobbing uncontrollably, "I'm sorry, Sister Yi, I did this because I love you, I love you so much!"

Hua Yi shook her head blankly and said, "Don't say anymore." She abruptly turned and left.

Li Yin was left behind, tears streaming down her face, collapsing to the ground in sobs.

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