[The Orphan's Love Affair with a Beauty's Rivalry] (Volume 1, Chapter 022)

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Chapter 22 Family Affairs and National Affairs

After figuring this out, although she was subjected to the constant sexual harassment from this heartless little devil,

having to spread her legs to endure his relentless onslaught, constantly releasing herself for him to absorb and refine the abundant yang energy within her body,

it was extremely tiring, and her lower body's capacity for pleasure had long exceeded its limit.

For the past few days, Murong Ziyan had spent a great deal of energy planning Wuyue's future path in her mind:

"First, Wuyue should find out the strength and distribution of the Rakshasa Sect, contact the important leaders scattered throughout the region

, and gradually establish his influence within the Rakshasa Sect.

Second, Wuyue should try to win over the centrists in the martial arts world. For more than ten years, although the Rakshasa Sect

has been influential and has attracted many allies, especially in the Northern Martial Arts World, due to the presence of the Embroidered Robe Pavilion and Yunmeng,

apart from the area south of the Yangtze River still being Yunmeng's sphere of influence, some sects are wary of Yunmeng's background. Despite facing strong pressure from

the Rakshasa Sect, they remain hesitant and indecisive." Excuse me.

The third step is to find out exactly who Yunmeng is. This mysterious woman suddenly rose to prominence over a decade ago, displaying both

wisdom and courage . Together with her elite troops, she appeared like an alien arrival on the Divine Continent, challenging the Rakshasa

Sect and vying for territory.

Where did these people come from? What are their goals? Such a powerful group couldn't

have sprung up overnight like leeks; they must have a background. Yet, despite my years of painstaking efforts and the Rakshasa Sect's vast

network still can't uncover their origins. This indicates that Yunmeng has an extraordinary background and can mobilize various forces at any time. A certain power was at her disposal. Even after being rescued, Wuyue

hadn't brought back much valuable intelligence, only knowing that her residence was as luxurious as a palace.

With Wuyue's abilities, even if he couldn't uncover Yunmeng's true nature, it would at least be much better than the current state of complete ignorance.

However, this meant he would need to contact important figures within the Yunmeng organization, or even Yunmeng herself.

Beifeng had gone to great lengths to rescue him; how could she let him fall into the tiger's den again? Besides, this guy was so promiscuous, wouldn't…

Sigh! This was truly a headache!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but hesitate, momentarily… She was torn.

Like any virtuous wife and loving mother, keeping her husband and son tied to her side would make her think he

was unambitious. Letting him go out and explore would leave her worried about her son, and she feared her husband might stray. Wuyue

was both her adopted son and fiancé; maternal love and romantic love surged within her simultaneously—how could she not be tormented?

She was resolute and decisive, never hesitant in her actions, yet on this matter, she racked her brains for an hour

without finding a solution! Her head ached terribly. She shook her head, temporarily setting aside this thorny problem, and then thought:

"The fourth step is to coordinate with the Liaodong Jurchens to launch a pincer attack on the Qianxi Dynasty from the north and south!

The fifth step is to vie for the Jurchen throne after Father's death! A few days ago, Father sent a secret letter stating

that the Jurchens will establish the Jin Dynasty on the first day

of the Lunar New Year next year, and he plans to appoint my only half-brother Maihan, my cousin Shangming, my fifth brother Wuyaqige, and my eighth brother Qikete as ministers of state. The military campaign against the Qianxi Dynasty is imminent, and I must hurry up and prepare,

lest my brothers gain the upper hand!"

Murong Ziyan only has two half-brothers, Chubita and Maihan, and the rest are half-siblings. She

analyzed several of her more capable brothers one by one: "Among the ministers of state, Maihan..." "He's the only remaining half-brother, not very ambitious,

and won't be my enemy; Shangming poses no threat to the throne; Qikete is brave but lacks strategy and is not a problem; only

Uyaqige is exceptionally intelligent and brave, deeply favored by our father, and is my true rival. Over the years, I've taken such good

care of my other siblings, some of whom are still young. Not only will they not be my enemies, but half of them are my supporters."

Three months ago, eight of her close brothers, including Maihan, Selenge, and Tang Yimo, sent a secret letter.

Chubita, who had been imprisoned for a long time, had been executed by their father, and several brothers who held real power were constantly ostracizing them. The

letter expressed some dissatisfaction.

These two events fueled her resentment towards her father, and she secretly plotted to take action

against .

As the saying goes, "girls are outwardly inclined," and although her mother died early, she devoted herself to serving her father. However, after Wuyue was born, her thoughts

were always on Wuyue and her children; her father had gradually faded from her memory. Currently, she possesses a powerful

force is quite strong, and she enjoys high prestige among the Jurchens of Liaodong

. She has a strong foundation to challenge her brothers who hold power.

Among her siblings, she inherited the most of her father's virtues: bravery in battle, emphasis on secrecy, resourcefulness

, decisiveness, and swift action. Her military campaigns are like a storm, unstoppable, often achieving victory with fewer troops and turning the tide of battle.

She also loves leading large-scale hunts, an excellent way to train troops in peacetime.

At dinner time, Wuyue had already finished eating and was watching Murong Ziyan wolf down her

food, emptying every last drop from her plate. From childhood, Wuyue had noticed that although Murong Ziyan was incredibly wealthy, she was never wasteful. Besides

food, her clothes and jewelry, though neat and elegant and frequently changed, never contained any unnecessary items.

He couldn't help but sigh, "Compared to Lady Yunmeng's extravagance, Sister is far too frugal."

Murong Ziyan smiled, "With so many people under my command, how can I not be frugal? Even the most powerful

nobles are like this; you'll see for yourself. This is a habit I've cultivated since childhood. Wuyue, you're not

young anymore. What are your plans for the future?"

Wuyue shrugged, nonchalantly replying, "I don't have any plans. I'll just follow Sister's orders."

Murong Ziyan gave him a deep look. Since being rescued by Beifeng, she felt that Wuyue was becoming increasingly... Unable to see through him,

she harbored some doubts: "Wu Yue seems easygoing on the surface, but he's incredibly cunning! Take dual cultivation for example, he's clearly not

cut out for Qi cultivation , yet he possesses an aura within him that even I don't know the depth of. Could it be that he's hiding something from me too?"

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but ask, "Wu Yue, how have I treated you all these years?"

Wu Yue was slightly surprised and looked up, saying, "You've been kind to me like a second life, as close as mother and son!"

Murong Ziyan gazed deeply into his dark, bright eyes and slowly said, "Are you telling the truth?"

Wu Yue nodded earnestly. Murong Ziyan's eyes reddened slightly: "I've never

kept , but... it seems you're always hiding something from me? As the saying goes, 'Husbands and wives are birds of a feather,' I

would never abandon you in times of trouble. Although we're not yet husband and wife, you are my ideal husband, what is there that you can't tell me

?"

Seeing her serious expression, Wu Yue was somewhat confused and stammered, "I really don't have any secrets."

"You're keeping it from your sister? My sister has watched me grow up since I was little. Besides my background, what do you not know about me?

Speaking of my background, judging from Yunmeng Niangniang's tone, she seems to know, but she won't tell me."

Murong Ziyan said calmly, "No matter what, your sister should plan for your future. But

now 're a man, it's normal for you to have some thoughts. Your sister won't force you

to do what I want. I'm really tired of struggling in the bloodshed for half my life. I just hope you grow up to be a great

hero so that your sister can lean on your arm and spend the rest of her life in peace!" Zhen's head rested on Wuyue's shoulder, looking

pitiful and charming.

Wu Yue embraced the beauty's waist, looking at her petite and dependent appearance, and felt a surge of heroic pride.

He chuckled smugly, "I also want to keep you secluded in your chambers, sister! But

how can I become a great hero if I just stay cooped up at home like this?"

Murong Ziyan looked up at him and winked, teasingly saying, "Are you deliberately trying to go out and find your

Yunmeng sister? From what I can tell, although she was acting in Mianchi, my intuition tells me she has

a . She seemed to have put you through a lot, with restrictions and crippling you, but Beifeng was able to lift the restrictions. That's

intriguing."

Wu Yue frowned, "What's so strange about that? Beifeng sister is incredibly capable!"

Murong Ziyan said sourly, "Yes, she's incredibly capable. With her, you won't need me anymore! But

with Yunmeng's abilities..." "If I were to put a strong restriction on you, even I wouldn't be confident I could break it! What's even funnier is that your

legs look disgusting, almost infested with maggots, but inside they're made of high-quality cotton trousers woven from silk, just to keep

you warm. A woman who treats a man with such care can only be loved. If you really

go to her, she'll probably treat you to the best food and drink, and even warm your bed!"

Her behavior today was already strange enough, but these words surprised Wu Yue even more. She quickly clarified, "Sister, you've misunderstood

! I have absolutely no connection with her. During my kidnapping, she wanted to get the secrets of the Rakshasa Sect from me, and I

wanted to get some secrets about my background from her. We were constantly scheming against each other, and she even hung me

from a tree like a monkey! Do you think everyone is like you, treating me like a hot commodity?"

Murong Ziyan's eyes were alluring. "Isn't that so? Is there any woman in this world with a

harder heart than you, sister? Daring to scorn all the tenderness in the world? In the end, didn't she still shed tears for you, and become tender as a feather for you?"

Wu Yue's heart surged with passion, and she lowered her head to kiss those pale red cherry lips: "I know! In this life, I

will never forget your deep affection, sister!"

Murong Ziyan said emotionally: "Stop trying to sweet-talk me. If you keep doing this, how can I bear to let you

go out and explore?"

Wu Yue's heart stirred: "Does sister mean that I should go out and explore the martial world?"

Murong Ziyan pondered for a long time, and said hesitantly: "This... I haven't thought about it yet. But

the world today is very strange. It is obvious that yin is more powerful than yang. Girls don't like makeup but prefer military attire. Those who dominate the world are all women. In terms of martial arts, there are

people Feng. In terms of wisdom, there is Meng Xiao of Hengshan Sect." " A woman of such unparalleled talent as Hong is capable

of and winning battles from afar. The mysterious and unpredictable leader of 'Tianmen' is an even more powerful figure,

a formidable opponent in both wit and courage!"

Wu Yue exclaimed in surprise, "'Tianmen'? Is that mysterious organization Tianmen?"

Murong Ziyan nodded, "Yes, this is intelligence recently obtained by the Guanzhong secret service. It is said that it includes

many experts from the Imperial Guard, even a deputy commander of the Imperial Guard! No wonder we haven't been able to find out her background for so many years. What's even

stranger is that Tianmen and Xiuyi Pavilion seem to be on different sides, and they often have conflicts of interest. Alas! The situation

is becoming increasingly complicated. There are officials involved in the martial arts world, so we need to be even more careful in dealing with it. If you can

capture all these talented women and turn them into friends, the overlord of the martial arts world will be yours!"

Wu Yue was extremely shocked! He thought to himself, "I never expected that my godmother's thoughts

would change so drastically after just ten days of secluded cultivation? Or is she just testing me?" He quickly said, "Sister, do you want

me to be a gigolo? Hmph! Let's see how your husband deals with you!" He reached out and tickled her.

She didn't react at all, probably because she wasn't afraid of being tickled and was also insensitive to pain. She was still

conflicted and really didn't want to do this. She said seriously to Wuyue, "Of course, I still hope that you only love me.

You can use me, but you are not allowed to fall in love with other women! I can accept the north wind, but if you want to accept other girls,

you must get my consent! Otherwise, hmph! You must remember that among your wives, I will always be the boss!"

Wuyue said obsequiously and fearfully, "I only have my sister as my wife, so of course you are the boss! Between my

husband and me and our future children, who would dare to be your boss! By the way, after ten days of hard work,

is there any news about my sister's belly?"

Murong Ziyan chuckled, "Do you think giving birth is like dropping dumplings into a pot? It's not that fast. It will take more

than a month If her period doesn't come, then we can have a definite answer."

After taking a walk in the back garden, the two returned to the quiet room and continued to chat by the headboard. Considering the recent

series of actions by the Rakshasa Sect, Murong Ziyan felt it necessary to brief Wuyue on the sect's situation.

She outlined their established foundations, the placement of Rakshasa Sect inspectors among various gangs, and their spheres of influence. She

then added, "I plan to send you to various branch offices and affiliated gangs to familiarize yourself with

the local personnel and gradually build your authority. Regarding your identity, I think

it would be more appropriate for you to initially act as my personal representative. What do you think?"

Wuyue was overjoyed; after all, this was a significant step towards his life goal! On the surface, she nodded

calmly and said, "Well... I haven't accomplished anything at the Rakshasa Sect, but I've caused you a lot of trouble.

Is it appropriate to put me in such a high position?"

Murong Ziyan said, "As long as you're willing. Even if I didn't give you this status, as my fiancé,

who in the Rakshasa Sect wouldn't respect you? I'm arranging this so that it's legitimate. The prestige you've built yourself

will make these people follow you more sincerely. Over the years, I've come to realize more deeply that conquering

people's hearts is more important than conquering enemies, seizing territory, and wealth!"

Wuyue already had a good understanding of the Jingwei Corps, so Murong Ziyan gave a brief explanation.

The Jingwei Corps adopted a combined military and civilian organization method of the Jurchen people, and was usually dispersed between the Zhou Mansion and the three major mountain villas in the suburbs.

The elite guards were organized into four upper banners: Yellow, White, Red, and Blue. Each banner comprised eight columns. Zhaiyue and others were both banner leaders and

the lady's personal bodyguards. Some captains served as stewards at various levels within the Zhou household, while others held

positions such as owners and managers of outlying mountain estates. Squad leaders were responsible for leading maids or servants. All servants, maids, and

servants were members of the elite guards, undergoing regular martial arts and military training.

The organizational structure of the "Rakshasa Banner Soldiers," who were lurking throughout the land, was basically the same as that of the elite guards, but more

ingenious. Zhaiyue was the commander, and the soldiers were organized into four lower banners: Bordered Yellow, Bordered White, Bordered Red, and Bordered Blue, based on family units.

Each banner had a banner leader, and each banner comprised a varying number of Niru (

units of military units). The Rakshasa Banner Soldiers were scattered throughout the land in Niru, forming branches of the Rakshasa Sect. Each Niru consisted of three

hundred households , with one captain, two deputy captains, and four staff officers.

Families within the same Niru lived in the same area and intermarried. These families were either landlords, employing

locals to cultivate the land; or large-scale herding of horses and sheep; or operating hunting grounds, occasionally going hunting; or running

various large businesses in towns, such as blacksmith shops, ceramics shops, textile shops, inns, and other businesses. They abided by the law, paid taxes according to

the law , and obeyed the commands of their respective captains and banner leaders. Their clothing bore inconspicuous insignia, women were not allowed to bind their feet,

and neither men nor women were allowed to intermarry with people from the Central Plains.

The Rakshasa bannermen were organized by banners to govern both people and soldiers. Every adult in every household could serve as a soldier, combining military and civilian functions, making the entire population a soldier.

This organization had military, administrative, and production functions. Bannermen engaged in production and business in peacetime, and went to war in wartime,

providing their own weapons, provisions, and horses. Over the past twenty years, Rakshasa bannermen had gradually migrated from the Murong fiefdom to

various parts , either buying houses and land in the countryside or operating various businesses in the cities.

For many years, these Jurchen families lived in anonymity, practicing philanthropy and employing specialists to manage their businesses. Their industries grew larger and larger,

securing an increasingly important position in the local community. They gradually became prominent families with significant influence in towns and villages.

When people encountered difficulties, they preferred to turn to the powerful Russo Banner soldiers rather than the government. The Russo Banner soldiers were

even than the government, their reach extending to every corner and level of society, their influence deeply entrenched and firmly established!

She did not interfere much with the daily operations and lives of the Russo Banner soldiers, only requiring them to maintain traditional Jurchen

lifestyles and customs. While this sounded simple, the regulations governing the Jurchen Banner soldiers and the Jurchen Banner soldiers contained dozens of

detailed rules.

For example, Article 38 of the detailed rules stipulated that the banner chief and captain were hereditary landowners

with the highest prestige among the local Rakshasa banner families; Article 42 required each Niru (unit of military district) to allocate a considerable portion of its wealth

to purchase and maintain large tracts of land needed for the hunting grounds; and Article 43 mandated that each Niru must

conduct each banner chief must lead his troops in a concentrated hunt once a year.

She stipulated these rules to ensure that the Jingwei Corps and Rakshasa banner soldiers maintained the traditional Jurchen lifestyle, customs

, and the bloodthirsty, predatory wolf-like spirit, passing it down from generation to generation. She

was acutely aware of the drawbacks of the Central Plains agrarian society reaching its peak: the people were content with their small plots of land, lacking ambition,

their overall fighting spirit weakened, and the vast Han Chinese gradually transformed from carnivorous wolves into docile sheep, devoid of any fighting power!

The Song Dynasty history records that hundreds of thousands of Song troops were utterly routed and suffered a horrific

defeat against tens of thousands of Jurchen troops. Tong Guan, leading an army to conquer the increasingly weakened Khitan Liao Dynasty in an attempt to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, also suffered a crushing defeat despite outnumbering his forces—a truly

incomprehensible situation! Only recently have I come to understand a principle:

what difference is there between ? Can even the largest flock of sheep defeat a small pack of wolves? (Regarding

the bannermen families, regardless of their occupation or social class, they were always members of the Rakshasa bannermen.

When dealing with rival factions, the Rakshasa clans often conscripted local Rakshasa bannermen. Depending on the scale of the conflict, a single Niru (military unit) could mobilize

anywhere from 150 to 900 men. If parents, brothers, or sisters died in battle, their children or younger siblings would take their place, ensuring

a continuous .

Once conscripted, these bannermen, clad in armor and helmets and mounted on warhorses, became an invincible heavy

cavalry force.) They might don black outfits and masks, becoming a group of

masked assassins who appear and disappear without a trace in the night . Or they might disguise themselves as ordinary people of various identities, working together to complete special missions.

The bannermen families are either plantation owners or business operators, employing

anywhere from a dozen to several hundred local people. If a nationwide uprising were to occur, this number could reach a million! Even if they start as a rabble,

their sheer numbers would be terrifying. Furthermore, given the bannermen families' prestige and influence,

the popular should not be underestimated.

Finally, Murong Ziyan added, "These are the foundations for your future dominance; you must make good

use ."

A glint flashed in Wuyue's eyes, but it vanished instantly. He grinned and said,

"Sister, you're just teasing me tonight. Where is there a trace of dominance about

me , aren't I?" He then pressed Murong Ziyan down onto the bed, his hands and feet moving over her body, showering her with kisses.

Murong Ziyan felt a burning desire, but her body couldn't take it. She had to beg for mercy repeatedly, so he took the opportunity to back down. He

had only wanted to hide his excitement.

Murong Ziyan was quite surprised to see that he hadn't been so persistent this time, unlike his recent habit of forcing

himself on her. She couldn't help but shrink back, wanting to get away from this dangerous fellow. She continued, "

The imperial court has noticed that the Rakshasa Sect's strength has grown too large, but they don't know my background. Given the reasons mentioned above,

they are hesitant to act rashly against me."

Wuyue asked in surprise, "How much money does it take to build such a large economic and military force?

Where did you get so much money, sister?"

Murong Ziyan explained, "When I married into the Zhou family, I brought all the wealth I had amassed through years of warfare. My father also

gave me a substantial dowry. I..." Fu invested in various industries, and Zhou Shilong had

gradually to Suzhou, spreading it to various parts of Jiangnan, and the business grew bigger and bigger. I successively

invested in and took over the industries in Jinan and the surrounding areas, hired specialists to manage them, and made a lot of money. This was the initial source of funds. As the number of Jianghu gangs

controlled by increased, collecting protection fees regularly also brought in a large amount of income.

Wu Yue laughed: "Sister is like a thief who sits on the ground and divides the loot. Besides robbing, you also collect protection fees?

Don't you feel ashamed at all? Hehe!"

Murong Ziyan glared at her with her almond eyes and said righteously: "The strong prey on the weak, it's a matter of course! What's there to be ashamed of ?"

"What? Only those who can't even protect their own women, children, and wealth should be ashamed! Hmm...

The families of the Banner soldiers who migrated to the Central Plains gradually gained a lot of wealth and slaves through the war. When they moved south, they brought all their property with them.

With some subsidies from me, it was enough for them to settle down in various places, purchase property, and barely support themselves financially. However,

in recent years, more and more people from Murong's fiefdom have moved south, and the Rakshasa Banner soldiers have continued to grow stronger, but their finances have gradually become

strained."

Wu Yue asked, "Then what should we do? Are we going to rob them again?"

Murong Ziyan said, "Of course, robbing is faster! Recently, I have set my sights on the Long Shark Gang, which monopolizes the canal transport and

fishing ! However, recently, my spies reported that Tianmen has taken the lead and hopes to strengthen

its control over the Long Shark Gang. Before I went into seclusion, I sent Zhaiyue to recruit Rakshasa Banner soldiers from the Jianghuai region to handle this matter. The Whale Shark Gang, which also makes a living on

the Yangtze River and has already submitted to the Rakshasa Gang, has always been at odds with the Long Shark Gang, and volunteered." "They became

the vanguard of this operation ,"

Wu Yue said. "Since they are a large gang, they must have a lot of people and be powerful. It won't be easy to take them down, will it?"

Murong Ziyan laughed and said, "They are large in scale, but they are mostly a rabble. The Jianghuai region is located

on the dividing line between the Rakshasa Gate and the Tianmen Gate's spheres of influence. The Changsha Gang has used this to avoid offending either side and has temporarily maintained a delicate balance.

However, the internal strife within the Changsha Gang has intensified recently. Taking action now will definitely be much less effective! Zhaiyue is very experienced in doing this kind of thing,

so there's no need to worry." " The Jurchens have unified, and they will

establish their own state, the Jin, on the first day of the Lunar New Year in just over twenty days. War with the imperial court is only a matter of time, and we should make preparations."

Wu Yue asked, "Sister, are you planning to raise an army to contend for the Central Plains? To coordinate with the Jin?"

Murong Ziyan nodded, "Raising an army is inevitable. The Rakshasa Banner Army has expanded to its current size, making it increasingly difficult

to remain in hiding. In recent years, there have been several instances of the government sending troops to

suppress them during their concentrated hunting expeditions. As the organization grows larger, the financial resources of the family and its affiliated gangs are becoming increasingly insufficient. Therefore, the sooner the war

between the two countries breaks out, the more advantageous it will be for us. As for how to act then, we must first assess the situation."

Wu Yue asked doubtfully, "Aren't you going to help Father attack the imperial court from both sides? Why not raise an army when the two countries are at war?

Wouldn't that cause the imperial court to collapse even faster?" He didn't have much understanding of ethnic conflicts, but seeing the Central Plains about to be trampled by foreign

invaders filled him with great anxiety. But given the situation, what could he do?

Murong Ziyan said, "That was my thinking before. Now... why would you, sister, want to pave the way for your brothers?

Father has no intention of conquering the Central Plains; he's content with establishing a stable kingdom beyond the Great Wall. But my brothers who hold real power

are different. Who doesn't want to go south and make a fortune? So if the court becomes too vulnerable, they will surely lead their troops south in droves. Can you let them ride roughshod over me,

sister ?"

Seeing such a big change in her mindset, Wuyue was overjoyed: "Sister, do you want to let the two countries fight to

the death first, and then reap the benefits?"

He knew it wasn't the time to express his opinion, so he just gave a few perfunctory replies.

Murong Ziyan smiled and said, "You're very clever. Use this precious buffer period to quickly strengthen your wings so

you can soar to great heights in the future!"

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