The Scandalous History of Hu Sanniang (Chapter 28)

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Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Romantic Affairs of Emperors and the Loyal Hearts of Patriots (Final Chapter) (Author: Lao Zhao) Wudi,
having nothing to do at his sister, the Prince of Zhenxi's, residence, spent his days training soldiers at the drill ground or
exchanging military experiences with his brother-in-law, Xu Sheng. Every evening, he would drink and make merry with Zhebie Subutai and several of his generals.
Occasionally, he would also visit his parents and sister. This day, he went to
the residence Wushuang had arranged for his parents in the palace to pay his respects. Unfortunately, his father, Lin Chong, had gone to visit his old acquaintance, Guan Sheng, and his mother, Hu Sanniang,
had also gone to Wushuang's.
Wudi strolled to his sister Wushuang's bedroom. The female soldiers guarding the door, seeing it was the Prince of Zhenbei, wanted to go in
and announce his arrival. Wudi said, "No need to announce my arrival; I will go in and speak with my mother and sister myself." The female soldiers dared not stop him and
stepped aside to let him in. Wudi entered and saw that the room was filled with fragrant smoke and steaming heat.
On the ground sat a large wooden tub, about half a person's height. San Niang and Wu Shuang, both naked, sat
inside, several beautiful maids attending to them as they bathed in fragrant water. Wu Di felt utterly embarrassed,
unsure whether to advance or retreat. He covered his eyes with his hands, his face flushed, and greeted his mother and sister.
San Niang laughed at Wu Shuang, saying, "Isn't this the debauched and shameless Prince Zhenbei?" Wu Shuang also teased her brother
, saying, "I heard he built a special palace in his territory, where he keeps hundreds of beauties for his nightly
pleasures." They knew, of course, that Wu Di's reputation for debauchery was self-inflicted,
created so that his sister Wu Shuang could smoothly inherit their mother's throne.
Wu Di knew San Niang and Wu Shuang were joking with him, but he didn't argue, simply standing there awkwardly. Third
Sister waved for the maids to leave and said to her son, Wudi, "The three of us haven't been together for a long time. Take off
your clothes and come in to wash."
Wudi could hardly believe his ears and stood there, frozen in place. Wushuang giggled and
said to him, "Brother, hurry up and take your clothes off! Do you want me to help you?" Hearing this, Wudi had no
choice but to strip naked and jump into the wooden tub, his face turning a purplish-red.
Third Sister said, "My son, come quickly and help me scrub my back." She then ignored Wudi and
began chatting with Wushuang. Wudi sat behind his mother and began to scrub her back. Wushuang, as if nothing was wrong, did
n't even look at Wudi, continuing to talk to her mother.
Third Sister's skin, flushed slightly from the hot water, appeared even more delicate and tender. As Wudi gently rubbed her back,
his manhood uncontrollably hardened. He was terrified of being discovered by his mother, his heart pounding. After scrubbing
her back, Third Sister made him help scrub her arms, waist, chest, lower abdomen, and even her groin and inner thighs.
Third Sister felt comfortable, but Wudi was exhausted and covered in sweat. His lewd thoughts had vanished
.
Just as Wudi was about to catch his breath, Wushuang beckoned to him, saying, "Brother, you've finished scrubbing Mother, now it's my turn."
Reluctantly, Wudi went to scrub his sister Wushuang's body. Wushuang was also a stunningly beautiful young woman; her alluring
body swayed before Wudi's eyes, causing him to become aroused and act foolishly.
Wushuang's hand accidentally touched her brother's hard erection, and she grabbed it, saying to Third Sister,
"Mother, you see, brother is indeed not a good person; he's even having wicked thoughts about his own sister." As she spoke,
she pinched Wudi's buttocks with her other hand, making him howl in pain.
San Niang laughed, "Alright, alright, stop teasing your brother. Let him go." Wu Shuang released his grip. Wu Di, feeling
as if granted a pardon, jumped out of the wooden tub, put on his clothes, and hurriedly fled. San Niang and Wu Shuang
laughed incessantly behind him.
Back home, his two consorts, Hu Yanqiong and Hu Yanling, were waiting for him to return for dinner. Seeing his flustered expression, they rushed forward
and asked, "Where did you come from, my husband? Why do you look like this?"
Wu Di, burning with lust, didn't answer, but grabbed the two women, one on each side, and tucked them into the bedroom.
He threw them onto the bed, ripped off their skirts and clothes, and began to violently ravage the two sisters.
Hu Yanqiong and Hu Yanling were already used to Wu Di's lewd behavior and didn't say much, only moaning in rhythm with his thrusts
.
While Wu Di was ravaging the Hu Yan sisters, his mind was filled with thoughts of his seductive mother, Hu San Niang, and his alluring sister, Lin Wu Shuang!
Their exquisite faces and alluring bodies flashed through his mind, filling him with excitement. He embraced his younger sister, Huyan
Ling, and forcefully licked her tender nipples, while his manhood thrust powerfully between his older sister, Huyan Qiong's, legs
. After about half an hour, Wudi cried out, his body trembling violently, and collapsed onto the two women.
Wudi didn't see that just before he went to see his mother and sister, the two women had just embraced and
wept bitterly. They were weeping for their shared man, Zhu Yongqing. They cried until their clothes were completely soaked with tears,
so they took off their clothes and called for maids to serve them a fragrant bath.
Empress Hu Sanniang, while in Tibet, together with her daughter, the Prince of Zhenxi, finalized the Ming Dynasty's
plan to conquer Khwarazm. Khwarazm was separated from the westernmost region controlled by the Ming Dynasty by several small countries. These small countries were, of course,
also included in the conquest plan. Hu Sanniang decided to appoint Lin Wushuang, the Prince of Zhenxi, as the marshal of the expeditionary army, with Zhang Jie as the deputy
marshal, leading 100,000 troops in the central route. Yue Fei was appointed vanguard of the northern route army, leading 50,000 troops
, with Subutai Jebe as the deputy vanguard. Lin Wudi was appointed vanguard of the southern route army, leading 50,000 troops, with Hua Fengchun and Xu Sheng as deputy vanguards.
The various armies were rapidly converging on the western region, awaiting the Empress's return to Tokyo before formally declaring war on Khwarazm
. After arranging the western expedition, Sanniang set off with Lin Chong and his party to return to the capital. Lin Chong disguised himself as a servant and followed
behind the Empress. Sanniang originally intended to bestow upon him a marquisate, but he refused. Knowing his character and temperament, Sanniang did not
insist.
Several official roads leading from the west to the Central Plains had been repaired and reopened thanks to the nationwide efforts of the Ming Dynasty over the past few years
. Sanniang and her party returned to the capital in less than two months. She never imagined that such
tremendous good news awaited her in the capital.
Since assuming the post of Military Governor of Goryeo, Princess Jinhua, Hua Yichun, had managed the Goryeo region with remarkable efficiency. She
was also the Grand Tutor appointed by the Empress to assist Prince Zhendong, Wanyan Lirong. Prince Zhendong's territory encompassed the entire former Jin dynasty.
The territory and the entire Goryeo region were temporarily occupied by the Zhen Dong Prince's Mansion, located in the former Goryeo capital, not far from the Jin Hua Prince's Mansion.
Because Wanyan Lirong was still young, military and political affairs relied heavily on Hua Yichun. Therefore, Hua Yichun became
the most powerful minister in charge of the northeastern region for the Ming Dynasty.
Recently, the Goryeo coast had been attacked by pirates several times. Hua Yichun was very vigilant and sent many spies
to the coast to gather intelligence, discovering that the pirates came from Japan. Later, a Japanese ship was captured,
but it was not a pirate ship; it belonged to someone who had escaped from Japan. On board was a woman who called herself Princess Yuko,
the elder sister of Emperor Go-kawa of Japan.
Princess Yuko had come to the Ming Dynasty seeking help. According to her, Japan now had several powerful generals
who frequently humiliated the Emperor. The most powerful general was named Takakura Takatoku, who controlled Kyoto and the surrounding area.
He was inherently cruel, having killed countless people and frequently defiling members of the royal family. From the Empress Dowager down to the imperial concubines and princesses,
all the women of the royal family had been forcibly "favored" by him.
He even tried to force the Emperor to make his son with one of the imperial concubines the Crown Prince. Emperor Go-Kawa, unable to
tolerate this any longer, secretly sent his sister, Princess Yuko, and several attendants by ship to the Ming Dynasty to plead for help, hoping that Her Majesty the Empress
would send troops to Japan to annihilate Takakura Takatoku. However, the princess's ship encountered a strong wind and was blown to Korea.
Hua Yichun ordered female soldiers to take Princess Yuko away and settle her properly, then wrote to the Empress to report the matter. However,
she knew that the Empress was currently busy with the campaign against Khwarazm and probably wouldn't have time to attend to Japan. She felt
that Japan might become a future threat to the Ming Dynasty. According to the Empress's consistent strategy, any potential
threat should be eliminated as soon as possible.
She summoned her advisors to discuss whether there was a way to
conquer Japan for Her Majesty the Empress with a minimal force or even without bloodshed. Several trusted ministers of the Emperor had accompanied Princess Yuko on the same ship; they
were well-versed in the situation in Japan and the power of the various generals. Hua Yichun asked them to brief her advisors
on all the details.
Although there had been no war in recent years, the Goryeo region still maintained a regular army of 150,000, half of whom were selected from the original Goryeo
army, and the other half were brought by Hua Yichun from the Central Plains. That day, she was accompanying Prince Zhen Dong, Wanyan
Lirong, to watch the soldiers drill in the training ground when two young officers caught his attention. One was named
Jin Chanzi, the son of the late Left Marshal, Prince Zhongyi, Wanyan Wushu. The other was named Yue Yun, the son of Right Marshal, Duke Wude,
Yue Fei. Their wrestling match was very exciting, attracting a large crowd of soldiers and civilians.
In the end, Jin Chanzi proved superior, throwing Yue Yun to the ground and winning.
Although Wanyan Lirong was not yet twelve years old, she had been carefully trained by the Empress since childhood, and her demeanor resembled
that of her mother, Hu Sanniang, and her elder sister, Lin Wushuang. She summoned the victor, Jin Chanzi, and
bestowed upon him a short sword from her own belt. This short sword was originally a gift from the Empress to her daughter and was extremely precious. Seeing the Prince of Zhendong reward Jin Chanzi, Hua Yichun
also offered him a few words of encouragement. She even reached out her delicate hand to wipe
the sweat from his face. Jin Chanzi was deeply moved and knelt down to thank the Prince of Zhendong and Prince Jinhua for their kindness.
No one noticed the profound impact this event had on Yue Yun.
Influenced by his grandmother and father since childhood, he had always strived to be first, inevitably developing an arrogant and aloof personality. However, in recent years, he had repeatedly been
overshadowed by Jin Chanzi, suffering countless "humiliations." Wanyan Wushu and Yue Fei had clashed many times on the battlefield, with each side experiencing victories and defeats
. By the time of his son's generation, Jin Chanzi seemed to be Yue Yun's natural nemesis.
Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun were the same age, and after their father's death, Jin Chanzi was adopted by the Empress. He was tall and handsome, and greatly
favored by the Empress. The Empress's Academy, established by Third Sister, had expanded many times over, with
branches established throughout the country. The academy offered various subjects including literature, martial arts, commerce, industry, agriculture, and animal husbandry, cultivating talents for the nation. It not only admitted impoverished
students but also disciples of meritorious officials. Both Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun entered the Empress's Academy.
Jin Chanzi excelled in his studies, often receiving praise from his teachers. Later, he
surpassed Yue Yun in military strategy and martial arts. Yue Yun had long harbored resentment. Her Majesty the Empress regularly sent batches of children studying martial arts at the Empress's Academy
to the border armies for training. Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun were both sent to Goryeo and incorporated into Hua Yichun's army.
Upon arriving in Goryeo, Yue Yun met the renowned Goryeo military governor, Hua Yichun, and was immediately captivated by her beauty.
Because of Yue Fei's connection to her, Hua Yichun treated Yue Yun exceptionally well, taking great care of his every need. Unaware of
the relationship between this beautiful governor and his father, Yue Fei, he was instantly mesmerized.
His love deepened, and he dreamt of her almost every night, embracing her intimately.
In the military camp, he shared a room with Jin Chanzi. Although they were rivals in private, they
maintained a friendly facade. During their conversations, Yue Yun learned that Jin Chanzi had also fallen for Hua Yichun, which made him feel uneasy.
Now, seeing Hua Yichun personally wiping Jin Chanzi's sweat, a surge of jealousy rose within him.
Unable to sleep at night, Hua Yichun summoned Jin Chanzi to the camp. They strolled together outside,
chatting idly. As they talked, the two embraced, and the female soldiers following behind quickly moved aside. Hua
Yichun, being an experienced woman, found Jin Chanzi's tall, imposing, and handsome appearance fatally
attractive to a mature woman like her. Hua Yichun couldn't help but open her arms and throw herself into his embrace.
Jin Chanzi also greatly admired Hua Yichun's sexy and beautiful appearance. The two stripped naked and
began their passionate encounter in the open field. Hua Yichun felt incredibly pleasurable as Jin Chanzi's large penis thrust into her, and she couldn't help but moan loudly.
All of this was witnessed by Yue Yun, who had been secretly following Jin Chanzi. He had
become suspicious when the female soldiers came to call Jin Chanzi, so he secretly got up and followed him.
Seeing his beloved woman intimate with another man, a man he considered his rival, his
heart bled. After watching for a while, he couldn't bear it any longer and quietly slipped away. He went to
a mountain near the military camp and sat motionless on a large rock, lost in thought. He sat there until
the evening of the next day.
"Yue Yun, what are you doing sitting here all alone?" Suddenly, someone spoke from behind. Yue Yun jumped
, turning around to see his beloved Jiedushi, Hua Yichun. This was the first time he had been alone with Hua Yichun...
Together, they were so nervous they stammered, unable to speak.
Last night, Yue Yun had been spying on Hua Yichun and Jin Chanzi very close. When he got up to leave, he made some noise, which Jin Chanzi
and Hua Yichun heard. Jin Chanzi was about to speak up, but Hua Yichun covered his mouth with her hand. After Yue Yun had gone some distance,
Hua Yichun asked Jin Chanzi who that was. Jin Chanzi said, "Judging from the back, it looked like Yue Yun." Hua Yichun remained silent.
She and Jin Chanzi hadn't fully enjoyed themselves, and because of Yue Yun's interruption, she lost interest. They hastily put on
their clothes and went home.
The next afternoon, Jin Chanzi came to see Hua Yichun, saying that Yue Yun had disappeared. Yue Yun hadn't returned to his room to rest last night,
nor had he gone to the training ground today, and hadn't been seen since. Fearing something had happened to Yue Yun, Jin Chanzi came
to report to Hua Yichun. Seeing that Jin Chanzi's expression was uncertain, as if he was hiding something, Hua Yichun pressed him for details. Jin Chanzi
, blushing, stammered that Yue Yun had a crush on Hua Yichun: he had called her
name several times in his sleep. Hua Yichun suddenly understood.
She knew Yue Yun was a quiet but proud man, his talent comparable to his father Yue Fei
, and if properly trained, he would surely become an outstanding general of the Ming Dynasty. Lately, she had been busy with official duties and might
not have paid enough attention to him. She sent her guards to inquire about Yue Yun's usual haunts, finally finding him on this mountain.
Seeing Yue Yun sitting there alone in the distance, she breathed a sigh of relief, ordered the guards to leave, and
approached him to speak.
Seeing Hua Yichun's concerned eyes, Yue Yun felt a pang of grievance, and tears streamed down his face. Hua Yichun,
remembering the love she shared with his father Yue Fei, softened and stepped forward to embrace him, pressing his head against her
chest. Yue Yun couldn't help but cry, his tears soaking Hua Yichun's clothes.
After he had cried enough, Hua Yichun took him back to her Prince Jinhua Mansion. After having dinner together, she began
to tell him stories of the past. She first recounted how Yue Yun's father and grandmother had been kidnapped by bandits in their youth, and how his grandmother
had been raped and humiliated by the bandits every night. Yue Fei had fought alone against numerous bandits to save his mother, suffering severe injuries and nearly
becoming crippled. She then told how she had rescued Yue Fei and his mother from the bandits' lair, healed their wounds, and sent them across
the river to join the Southern Song army. Later, Yue Fei served as a general in the Southern Song army, assassinated the Jin emperor, and was promoted to marshal. However, he later
incurred the suspicion of the Southern Song emperor and was nearly executed as a traitor. After Empress Hu Sanniang unified the four kingdoms of Liao, Xia, Jin, and Song,
she did not hold a grudge against Yue Fei for killing her husband and appointed him as Grand Marshal to conquer Goryeo. He returned victorious
and was granted the title of Duke of Wude of the Ming Dynasty. She also specifically mentioned that Yue Fei's mother
had tattooed the four characters "Serve the Country with Utmost Loyalty" on his back when he was young , and later added the four characters "Live Up to the Empress."
Yue Yun was stunned when he heard these stories. He only knew that his father had made great contributions to the court's conquest of Goguryeo, and had
no idea that there were so many twists and turns in the story. He had seen the eight characters tattooed on his father's back, and he
understood Hua Yichun's intention in telling him all this: compared to the various calamities that his father and grandmother had suffered, his own
little grievances were insignificant. As the son of a military general and a meritorious official, he should be even more determined to
fight for the Empress and the Ming Dynasty, even at the cost of his life.
He knelt before Hua Yichun and said, "Yue Yun has a request for Your Excellency, the military governor." Hua Yichun asked
, "What is it?" Yue Yun said, "Please tattoo the eight characters 'Serve the country with utmost loyalty, and live up to the Empress' on my back
!"
Hua Yichun nodded and smiled: Indeed, he was worthy of being Yue Yun's son. She had Yue Yun strip naked and lie face down on her
bed, and she personally tattooed the eight characters on his back. Finally, she embraced Yue Yun and
kissed him on the forehead. The next day, Hua Yichun summoned Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun, and had them bow eight times to each other,
becoming sworn brothers: sharing blessings and hardships, serving the Ming Dynasty, and bringing glory to the Empress.
Empress Hu Sanniang had just returned to the capital when she saw the urgent memorial sent by Hua Yichun, the military governor of Goryeo. The document detailed
the situation in Japan and analyzed the feasibility of conquering the entire country with a smaller force. It also
included a detailed plan devised by her advisors. Third Sister was overjoyed. This plan was perfect,
comparable to her own strategy for conquering the Jin Dynasty.
Without resting, Third Sister urgently summoned Left Chancellor Wu Wenjin and high-ranking civil and military officials in the capital to discuss the matter.
The officials who reviewed the detailed plan all agreed it was feasible. Third Sister approved the plan and issued an edict granting Hua Yichun
full authority to implement this grand scheme. The Ming Dynasty was now militarily strong, especially its navy, whose warships were equipped with newly built
cannons. Even if the plan failed, they would not fear any external invasion. Although Hua Yichun did not need military aid from the court,
Third Sister still allocated one hundred medium-sized warships equipped with the latest cannons to her. Combined with the existing
navy of Goryeo, dealing with Japan should not be a major problem.
Even the most ingenious and meticulously planned strategies can encounter unforeseen difficulties during implementation. However, Hua
Yichun, the military governor of Goryeo, had already gained the court's recognition for her ability to control the overall situation.
The hardships she encountered and the great victories she achieved during her conquest of Goryeo were well-known throughout the Ming Dynasty, and some of her stories had even been adapted into operas
. Despite this, the Empress personally issued an edict to all high-ranking officials above the prefectural level in Goryeo, ordering them
to do their utmost to assist Hua Yichun in achieving this monumental feat. The court would then reward those who contributed, and those who failed to cooperate would be
severely punished.
San Niang's purpose in conquering Japan, besides eliminating a potential enemy for the Ming Dynasty, was also
due to a recent rumor that the Southern Song Emperor Zhao Gou and his entourage were hiding in Japan. San Niang did not believe that Zhao
Gou was capable of returning to the Ming Dynasty to stage a restoration, but any factor threatening the long-term stability of the Ming Dynasty was something San
Niang could not tolerate. Rather than leaving this threat to future generations, it's better to do it myself now, so that it
can be resolved once and for all.
After handling these official duties, San Niang returned to her palace, by which time it was already dark. Qiong Ying and Tian Shou
came out to greet her. They had missed their sister San Niang day and night, and upon seeing her, they embraced her and wept bitterly.
San Niang solemnly thanked her sister Qiong Ying for assuming the position of regent for her, and Qiong Ying smiled with a blush. Tian Shou said,
"Sister, where is your beloved brother Lin Chong? Please invite him to let us sisters see him."
Only then did Third Sister pull Lin Chong over to meet her two good sisters. Actually, Lin Chong had met Princess Tianshou during the Liao campaign
and had even fought with Qiongying during the Tian Hu campaign, but they hadn't become close. They exchanged greetings and sat down to chat.
Tianshou ordered the palace maids to prepare fine wine and delicacies to welcome Third Sister and Lin Chong. After dinner, Third Sister suddenly became very enthusiastic and ordered
the maids to prepare hot soup, as she wanted to bathe with her sisters. Lin Chong tried to get up to leave, but Third Sister held him
back.
Tianshou's sisters already knew Third Sister's intentions; she wanted Lin Chong to integrate into her large family as soon as possible. Tianshou always obeyed
Third Sister's orders, so she came over and, laughing and joking, pulled Lin Chong to help him undress. Lin Chong didn't want to disobey Third Sister's
wishes, so he had no choice but to let Tianshou undress him. Tianshou knelt on the ground and began to suck on Lin Chong's genitals.
Qiongying, standing to the side, blushed deeply with embarrassment. Lin Chong was Wudi's father, and she and Wudi were deeply in love. How
could she possibly have anything to do with Lin Chong again? However, she had never confessed her affair with Wudi to her sister, Third Sister, and at this
moment, she was too ashamed to tell her.
If Third Sister knew about Qiongying's affair with her son, she certainly wouldn't force her. Seeing Qiongying blush like a young woman getting into
a sedan chair, she assumed she was just shy. So she forcibly held her down, stripped her clothes off, and carried her naked body into
the large wooden tub filled with steaming hot soup. At this moment, Tianshou had already sucked Lin Chong's manhood until it was erect
, and then pushed him into the tub as well, embracing Qiongying.
Qiongying thought to herself, "Fine. I absolutely refuse to leave Third Sister, so now I have no choice but to swallow my pride and
be shameless this once." After thinking it through, she became more generous, turned around, and embraced Lin Chong, kissing him. Lin Chong, naturally
shy, was easily aroused by such a beautiful and mature woman; even a god would be stirred by lust. Pressing himself against
Qiong Ying's fair and delicate body, Lin Chong's desire surged, and he began to pound into her hard. Qiong Ying moaned wildly,
comparing Lin Chong to Wudi in that aspect, finding them each had their own merits! Tian Shou and San Niang also embraced,
licking and kissing each other, their breasts and buttocks mingling, their voices like warbling birds, their juices splashing.
What a scene of debauched imperial pleasure!
The next morning at court, Empress Hu San Niang met with court officials for the first time in months, receiving their
greetings and blessings. Afterwards, many officials presented important memorials that had been piling up. The Empress
discussed them with her ministers while reviewing the memorials, approving, rejecting, or suppressing them for later discussion.
When Qiongying was regent, unless it was an urgent matter, she generally suppressed matters and waited for the Empress's return,
refraining from making decisions herself. The court officials, of course, dared not underestimate her, but during court sessions, they also held a degree of
admiration for her beauty. Now that the Empress has returned, although she is also a stunning beauty, the officials
' feelings are different. They all feel a sense of security and relief. Over the years, the Empress's prestige
has fostered a dependency in some of them, or rather, a laziness in waiting for the Empress to make all the decisions.
San Niang deeply resented and somewhat feared this; she would occasionally seize upon an inactive minister and reprimand
them to serve as a warning to the others.
The officials also had their own opinions about the Empress's personal conduct.
They had all heard that the Empress had a strong sex drive and was bisexual, though no one dared to discuss it openly.
The Empress had been married twice. Her first husband was a murderous bandit, and her second was
the Jin emperor who massacred countless Song soldiers and civilians. Her four children were also born to different men. These things would normally
have been considered enormous stains and shames in the eyes of learned scholars.
Strangely, the common people and the soldiers and officers who followed the Empress in conquering the land didn't care about these things. On
the contrary, they admired and envied her, taking pride in it. In short, the Empress brought them peace and prosperity,
and they understood all her actions while tolerating no criticism. Initially,
a few pedantic scholars wrote books and articles satirizing and mocking the Empress's character. Within days, they
were beaten black and blue by a group of "thugs," and their writings were burned. Even their families and parents
stood up to rebuke them, threatening to sever all ties with them.
Gradually, all the scholars came to realize the reality: they must not show
any disrespect to this Empress, who was so deeply loved by the people!
Early morning. Qiongying lay alone on the Empress's bed in her palace, stretching. San Niang had already
gone to court, and Tian Shou had gone with her to serve. Lin Chong was probably practicing martial arts in the courtyard (as he did every day). Last night,
the three of them and Lin Chong had another incredibly passionate battle. Qiongying was so exhausted afterward that she couldn't remember
how the battle ended.
Qiongying dressed and went out of the palace. Sure enough, Lin Chong was practicing his boxing alone in the courtyard. He was
tumbling and leaping across a large open space, his movements agile and swift, like a gust of wind or lightning—not at all like an
old man over sixty. Qiongying became interested, let out a sharp cry, and rushed forward to fight Lin Chong.
In her youth, Qiongying's martial arts skills were excellent; even Hu San Niang couldn't defeat her. However, in recent years,
when she sparred with San Niang, she had been consistently outmatched, losing every time. She pressed San Niang for the reason, but San Niang always just smiled
and remained silent. Once, when San Niang was drunk, Qiong Ying finally managed to plead with her and learn that it was because
her brother Lin Chong had taught her many skills.
Qiong Ying was still unconvinced. Lin Chong had fought her during the campaign against Tian Hu; although he was better at weapons, he
still suffered a blow to the face and was defeated. Since marrying Zhang Qing, Qiong Ying felt her martial arts had greatly improved,
and she believed she could now rival Lin Chong in weaponry. Now that she had the opportunity
to fight Lin Chong, Qiong Ying rallied her spirits and unleashed her full power. However, Lin Chong only dodged, refusing to attack. Qiong Ying was furious: how dare he
look down on me! She pressed her advantage, employing increasingly dangerous moves.
As the fight progressed, Qiongying grew increasingly frustrated. She realized how far inferior she was to Lin Chong; she couldn't break through his
defenses at all, not even managing to touch the hem of his clothes. Qiongying was exhausted, panting heavily, her clothes soaked with sweat
. She resorted to a shameless tactic: offering up her sensitive areas, such as her breasts,
and then launching a surprise punch when Lin Chong was momentarily distracted.
Then Lin Chong was struck on the shoulder. He had no choice but to take the blow, and he clearly saw
tears welling in Qiong Ying's eyes. Immediately afterward, Lin Chong was repeatedly struck on the arms, back, and legs. Qiong Ying grew increasingly excited and
carried away with her attacks. Lin Chong's fists and feet also began to land on Qiong Ying, albeit cautiously and precisely.
With a "ripping" sound, Qiong Ying discovered that a large piece of her clothing had been torn from her chest, revealing a soft, white
mound of flesh. However, this wasn't Lin Chong's fault; she had offered her breasts up herself. She wanted to stop and go back to change,
but Lin Chong continued his attack, forcing Qiong Ying to defend herself. Lin Chong's punches were powerful and fierce, and Qiong Ying was
overwhelmed. Eventually, she was exhausted and simply closed her eyes, standing there motionless.
A series of "ripping" sounds filled the air, and Qiong Ying felt a chill run down her spine. Opening her eyes,
she found herself stripped naked by Lin Chong! She let out a strange cry and threw herself into Lin
Chong's arms. The two tumbled into the bushes, clinging tightly.
"Well, well, we've finally caught you two adulterers!" Qiongying exclaimed in shock. Looking up, she
saw Tianshou and Sanniang standing there, smiling at her and Lin Chong. Lin Chong seemed unfazed, but she herself
was completely naked.
Qiongying's face flushed crimson. Without a word, she lunged forward, trying to tear off Sanniang and Tianshou's clothes, but they
grabbed her hands, rendering her immobile. Each of them grabbed one of Qiongying's hands and one leg, laughing
as they carried her toward Lin Chong. Qiongying's legs were spread apart by Sanniang and Tianshou, her private parts, half-hidden by a patch of grass,
facing Lin Chong directly. Qiongying was now utterly helpless. She began to regret it:
she was over forty years old, why had she acted like a little girl and argued with Lin Chong? Before she could think further, with a soft "plop
," Lin Chong's member had already entered her body.
After Wanyan Lirong, the Princess of Zhendong, finished the homework assigned by Grand Tutor Hua Yichun, two maids massaged her for a
while before helping her to bed. The Grand Tutor said she was grown up and should learn to sleep alone.
She remembered that when she first came to Goryeo, she slept in the same bed with Hua Yichun every night. She missed Hua Yichun's
naked, fragrant body; those days were so good.
However, she inherited her mother's strong character and understood the heavy responsibilities on her shoulders. Besides reading and practicing martial arts during the day,
she also listened to Hua Yichun handle various government affairs. Gradually, she began to understand some of the nuances. Hua Yichun often
asked her for her opinions on various matters, then praised or explained, helping her improve quickly. Hua Yichun also occasionally had
her disguise herself as a poor girl and go to the market or countryside to observe the lives of ordinary people. This was her favorite activity,
although it sometimes involved hardship and fatigue.
Xiao Lirong lay in bed unable to sleep, the image of the handsome and valiant Jin Chanzi constantly flashing through her mind.
Although young, she wasn't entirely ignorant of matters between men and women. Once, in the palace, she had accidentally witnessed her mother
and a handsome older boy undressing and kissing. She was too young then to understand. Later
, as she read more, she realized that she too would like handsome older boys when she grew up. Jin Chanzi
was one such handsome older boy.
After receiving the Queen's approval of her memorial, Hua Yichun immediately began implementing her scheme against Japan.
First, she summoned Yue Yun and gave him a task: to seduce Princess Yuko. Yue Yun was stunned
, unable to believe that his goddess had spoken.
Seeing Yue Yun's bewildered expression, Hua Yichun smiled slightly. She walked over, took Yue Yun's hand, and
sat down beside him. She said, "Your father and grandmother hope you will grow into an outstanding general and serve the country.
A general must know how to utilize various conditions and people to achieve the ultimate goal of defeating the enemy. Sometimes, winning
a woman's heart is more beneficial to achieving final victory than capturing thousands of enemy soldiers. Didn't you swear to 'serve
the country with utmost loyalty and not betray the Empress'? Now, an opportunity to serve the country is before you. If you are unwilling,
I can find someone else."
Hua Yichun's soft hand clasped Yue Yun's, and her fragrance wafted into Yue Yun's nose,
making him feel weak all over. He remembered the vow he had made before Hua Yichun, stood up, and
said, "Your Excellency, I obey your command." Hua Yichun then arranged for Yue Yun to become Princess Yuzi's close attendant, accompanying the princess
on her travels throughout Goryeo, and instructing him to act according to circumstances.
Princess Yuko and her entourage had long been treated like honored guests by Hua Yichun, who served them fine wine and delicacies daily, and even accompanied them on
excursions to the city streets to watch plays and listen to music. They had initially thought Goryeo was a poor place, but upon closer inspection, they discovered that under
the rule of the Ming Dynasty, Goryeo was thriving, its people wealthy, and far superior to Japan. Furthermore, it was peaceful and stable; she hadn't encountered
a single unruly person (these people had been either imprisoned or killed by Hua Yichun and had been extinct).
Princess Yuko was one of the most trusted confidantes of her brother, Emperor Go-kawa, in Japan, which incurred the resentment of General Takakura Takatoku,
who frequently sent men to humiliate her. Beatings and verbal abuse were commonplace, but the most unbearable punishment was being forced to sleep with the general's mentally challenged brother.
She was locked in the brother's room for three whole days, fortunately, the brother, being ignorant of such matters, didn't do anything to her
. However, she eventually succumbed to his clutches and was raped by General Takakura.
Upon arriving in Goryeo, Princess Yuko felt as if she had entered paradise. Besides the incredibly handsome military governor,
even the attendant Yue Yun, sent to keep her company, was a man of exceptional beauty. Princess Yuko feared it was all just a
dream. Yue Yun spent his days cautiously by her side, but she showed no interest, which annoyed him greatly. This princess
was more than ten years older than Yue Yun and quite beautiful herself. However, Yue Yun had nothing to say to her (the princess
spoke fluent Chinese), only thinking of returning to the training grounds to deploy troops and ride horses—that was the only way to truly enjoy himself.
One evening, Yue Yun was chatting with Yuko. Unable to resist any longer, he slipped away while the princess went to pour tea
. He went to the courtyard, drew his sword, and began to practice with practiced ease. His swordsmanship was
taught to him by his father, Yue Fei; the blade gleamed coldly, exuding a murderous aura. Yue Yun's movements grew faster and faster, the sword's edge carrying a faint sound of wind and thunder.
With a loud "smash," Yue Yun turned around and saw Princess Yuzi's eyes widen, her hands covering her mouth as a cup
of hot tea fell to the ground and shattered. It turned out that she and Yue Yun had been inseparable these past few days, and she had already secretly fallen in love. She frequently...
She offered Yue Yun a cup of tea, hoping to build rapport. She had felt 　　 empty after not seeing him for a while, so she
brought him a cup of hot tea and followed him. Suddenly, she saw Yue Yun practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard, and she was mesmerized. She didn't understand swordsmanship, only that it was beautiful. In her 　　eyes, Yue Yun's status had risen from a polite and handsome young man to a great hero with unparalleled martial arts skills; how she 　　longed to lean on him! Yue Yun, sweating profusely from his sword practice, felt a little bewildered. He walked over, took 　　Yu Zi's hand, and asked, "Is the princess unwell?" 　　 Yu Zi cried out, her body going limp. Yue Yun quickly reached out to support her. She hugged his 　　waist, blushing, and buried her head in his chest. Yue Yun was stunned: "Is this all it takes?" Fortunately, Yue Yun recovered 　　, cupped Yu Zi's face in his hands, and kissed her. Yuko, smelling the sweat on Yueyun's body, 　　hugged him even tighter. 　　 Seeing no one around, Yueyun picked up the princess and carried her back to his room. Aside from 　　the time she was raped by General Takakura, Yuko had never slept with another man. Yueyun quickly won her heart, making her feel like she was in 　　heaven. That night, she and Yueyun tossed and turned in bed until almost dawn before finally falling asleep. 　　 Hua Yichun wasn't idle either; she had arranged for people to subdue all the imperial attendants who had accompanied Princess Yuko. 　　These men had suffered greatly at the hands of the general in Japan; the emperor was incompetent and had no ability to resist. Japan 　　had always admired and envied Han culture, and now that the strength and wealth of the Ming Dynasty was evident in Goryeo, they were naturally willing 　　to serve the Ming Empress. Hua Yichun exercised the power granted by the Empress, bestowing upon each of them a mid- 　　level official position in the Ming Dynasty, much to their delight. 　　 Upon learning that Yue Yun had captured Princess Yuko, Hua Yichun summoned one hundred men she had previously selected from the army, gave 　　them instructions, and then ordered Yue Yun to lead them and Princess Yuko's entourage back to Japan to act as internal agents. 　　About half of these one hundred men were Japanese living in Korea and could speak Japanese. After seeing Princess Yuko and Yue Yun off, 　　Hua Yichun began to deploy troops, implementing the second step of her plan to annex Japan. 　　 That evening, Empress Hu Sanniang was chatting with Qiong Ying, Tian Shou, and Lin Chong in the palace after dinner when a guard 　　announced that Consort Li, Xiao Yulan, was requesting an audience. Xiao Yulan was Zhang Jie's wife, and Consort Li was her title when she married the Jin emperor Wanyan Ming, alongside Sanniang 　　. After Wanyan Ming's death, this title was no longer used, yet today she called herself Consort Li. 　　Sanniang was greatly surprised. Xiao Yulan was the Empress's closest confidante. Normally, she and her daughter-in-law, Qiongying, 　　could enter San Niang's palace without being announced. Why then did she insist on a guard announcing her arrival? San Niang glanced at Qiongying 　　, who shook her head, indicating she didn't know either. 　　 San Niang then ordered Xiao Yulan to enter. Upon entering, Xiao Yulan knelt at the foot of the steps, saying, "Yulan greets Your 　　Majesty the Empress." San Niang approached to help her up, but she refused. She said, "Yulan has a memorial to present to Your Majesty the Empress 　　." She then presented a memorial with both hands. 　　 San Niang took the memorial and glanced at it briefly, her expression changing drastically. She ordered Tianshou and Lin Chong to leave, leaving only Qiongying 　　. She reached out and pulled Xiao Yulan up, embracing her, then beckoned Qiongying over and handed her the memorial. Qiongying 　　read the memorial, sighed, and lowered her head in silence. In her memorial, Xiao Yulan stated that she had already persuaded her husband, Zhang Jie, 　　to write a letter of divorce, and that she now wished to wholeheartedly serve Her Majesty the Empress, imploring Her Majesty to grant her request 　　. 　　 San Niang knew that Xiao Yulan's affection for her was as deep as her mother-in-law Qiong Ying's. Initially, she 　　had voluntarily left her husband to accompany San Niang on her mission to the Jin Kingdom. Later, in a critical moment, she 　　shielded the exhausted San Niang behind her, allowing Wanyan Ming to have sex with her, which led to her being later bestowed the title of Consort Li by Wanyan Ming. She had, in fact, 　　long ago begun to wholeheartedly serve San Niang. 　　 San Niang held Xiao Yulan in her arms, tears streaming down her face 　　. Qiong Ying also couldn't help but come over and embrace her daughter-in-law, weeping bitterly. Xiao Yulan remained silent, only responding to San Niang and Qiong Ying with kisses and caresses. Finally, the three women embraced 　　and wept bitterly. That night, San Niang kept Xiao Yulan in the palace. 　　 The next day, San Niang summoned Zhang Jie to a secret room and asked, "Have you and your wife, Xiao Yulan, quarreled recently 　　?" Zhang Jie knelt down and said, "We are loving and harmonious, and have never quarreled. What Yulan suggested was also 　　my own choice. Her Majesty the Empress is a great benefactor to my wife and me; the Empress's happiness is my wife's happiness." He 　　also explained to San Niang that Xiao Yulan had already revealed her wishes to him, and he fully agreed with his wife's proposal. 　　 Zhang Jie was about to join forces with Lin Wushuang, the Prince of Zhenxi, to serve as the deputy marshal of the Western Expeditionary Army. This departure would likely 　　last for several years, and the couple had agreed to settle this matter before Zhang Jie left. Princess Suyue and the three Ruan 　　sisters had given birth to four sons and six daughters for Zhang Jie in recent years. Because Zhang Jie was often away fighting, Xiao Yulan 　　's two sons were mostly raised by her parents. Xiao Yulan only had one younger brother, who later died of illness, 　　leaving no descendants for the Xiao family. Zhang Jie and Xiao Yulan had decided to give Xiao Yulan's two sons to the Xiao family as grandsons. 　　 Although San Niang was somewhat prepared, she was still moved to tears by the couple's affection for her. 　　She cried to Zhang Jie, "What virtue or ability do I possess to win such loyalty from you two?" Zhang Jie knelt on 　　the ground and embraced San Niang's legs, saying, "The Empress established the Great Ming Dynasty, bestowing benevolent policies that extend to all corners of the world. Even if we die, we 　　cannot repay even a fraction of her kindness." Finally, San Niang tore open her imperial robe, removed her inner garments, and had Zhang 　　Jie undress and lie down. She 　　then mounted him. The two kissed and caressed each other, thrusting their bodies violently for a long time before stopping. 　　 Hua Fengchun was also going on a western expedition and came to bid farewell to the Empress. Hua Fengchun's wife, Wanyan Hong, like Xiao Yulan, 　　was also a close friend of San Niang. San Niang coldly said to Hua Fengchun, "You're not going to divorce me too, are you?" Hua Fengchun, having already 　　heard about his elder brother Zhang Jie's affair, knelt down with a thud and said, "I admire my elder brother and sister-in-law's loyalty and courage to 　　the core. However, I live only to make Sister San Niang happy. Whatever Sister San Niang says goes, even if 　　it's a bottomless cliff, I dare to jump off!" 　　 San Niang chuckled at his amusement, reached out and tapped him on the head, saying, "You little monkey 　　, so eloquent and smooth-talking!" Hua Fengchun seized the opportunity to hug San Niang and grope her, slipping his hand inside her skirt to caress her.

Her thighs. San Niang lightly slapped his hand, but it didn't dislodge. Hua Fengchun, taking advantage of the situation,
buried his head under San Niang's skirt and sucked on her crotch. San Niang groaned, half-heartedly resisting,
as Hua Fengchun stripped her naked from the waist down, and they sat on the ground, enacting a passionate love scene.
After arriving in Japan, Yue Yun first had the princess's attendants hide the hundred soldiers he had brought, while he and the princess,
with only a dozen or so men, sneaked back to the palace. Yuko met with the Emperor and said that she had received permission from the Ming Dynasty that the Ming Dynasty's Goryeo
military governor would lead troops to Japan to gradually strip the generals of their military power and restore the Emperor's position in Japan
.
Emperor Gokawa was overjoyed upon hearing this, saying, "If the Ming Dynasty could help eliminate Takakura Takatoku, the other generals
wouldn't have rebelled like him." In truth, this emperor knew nothing of political maneuvering. Even without Takakura Takatoku
, the other generals would have acted just as recklessly. It was only because Takakura was so powerful that the others were suppressed
and dared not act rashly.
Yuko introduced Yue Yun and the dozen or so men he had brought to the emperor, explaining that these men were sent by the military governor, Hua Fengchun,
to protect His Majesty. Seeing that these men were all burly and well-trained soldiers, the emperor's
anxiety subsided. He was terrified of Takakura, but now he finally had his own guards. The emperor
was a great admirer of Chinese culture, able to compose poetry and prose in classical Chinese, and possessed profound literary talent. He encouraged Yue Yun and the others, then told
them to rest for the time being.
Over the next few days, with Princess Yuko's help, Yue Yun disguised the hundred men he had brought as laborers
or servants and gradually brought them into the palace. The palace originally had only about fifty guards, all
sent by General Takakura. Yue Yun secretly investigated their movements and, one night, captured and killed them all,
replacing them with his own men to guard the palace.
Yue Yun had brought many rare treasures from Goryeo with him. Following the strategy and steps pre-arranged by Hua Yichun,
Princess Yuko and Yue Fei bribed General Ikeda, the weakest of the three Japanese generals, with a large sum of money. General Ikeda
had only about eight thousand soldiers under his command, and he had long struggled to survive between the powerful Generals Takakura and Takeda.
Princess Yuko told him that the Emperor had received a promise from the Empress of the Ming Dynasty to send troops to eliminate Takakura and
Takeda and restore imperial power. If General Ikeda could assist, he would be appointed as the Protector-General of the Nation upon success.
Upon seeing the jewels Yuko brought, Ikeda knew they weren't from Japan and believed her
. Ikeda controlled a small place called Ishikawa, near the sea and not far from Kyoto. With the help of his men
, Hua Yichun's two hundred warships, carrying five thousand soldiers and supplies, landed in Ishikawa and temporarily hid within Ikeda's territory
.
Two days later, Hua Yichun, accompanied by a hundred guards, secretly infiltrated the Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Go-Kawa. By this time, Yue Yun had
taken control of the entire palace, arresting and secretly killing all of General Takakura's trusted spies. The Emperor
was overjoyed to hear that the Ming Dynasty's Goryeo military governor had arrived and came out to greet him. He had been worried that his sister Yuko had been deceived by the Ming
officials' false promises, but now he was finally relieved.
Hua Yichun looked around the Imperial Palace where the Japanese Emperor resided; compared to the former Goryeo royal palace, it was truly
shabby. There were almost no beautiful decorations, but at least it was sturdy. Yue Yun was leading his men
to reinforce certain areas, intending to transform the palace into a fortress.
The Emperor was stunned upon seeing Hua Yichun. The only female general he had ever seen before was General Takakura's sister,
a woman with a coarse appearance, yellow teeth, and a beard more extensive than a man's. This Ming Dynasty Goryeo envoy before him was
breathtakingly beautiful, with a graceful and elegant figure. She was no mere female general; she was practically a fairy
descended from heaven. After Hua Yichun bowed to the Emperor, she was led to a guest seat, where a maidservant served fragrant tea.
Hua Yichun noticed a poem about plum blossoms written by the Emperor himself on the wall: "A plum tree, its branches white as jade, stands alone by the village road,
beside the stream and bridge. I wonder if the flowers bloom first near the water, or if it's just snow that hasn't melted after spring." The calligraphy was flowing and powerful.
She wasn't an expert in poetry, but she could still discern good from bad, and she couldn't help but look at the Emperor, who was fluent in classical Chinese, with new respect
.
Emperor Gokawa was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a refined and scholarly appearance, resembling a handsome
young scholar from the Ming Dynasty. Hua Yichun praised, "Your Majesty's talent is truly well-deserved." The Emperor,
flattered by this stunning beauty, blushed immediately and said, "I dare not presume, you flatter me."
He was a great lover of literature and considered Hua Yichun a kindred spirit, so he engaged in a long and fruitful conversation with her. Their first meeting lasted
over two hours, focusing entirely on literature, nothing else. In reality, it was mostly the Emperor talking to himself
, while Hua Yichun smiled and nodded, occasionally asking simple questions, which the Emperor patiently
answered.
Hua Yichun wasn't in a hurry; she knew there was plenty of time, and they talked until dark before taking their leave.
After Hua Yichun left, Princess Yuko entered and asked the Emperor, "How did your conversation with the military governor go?" The Emperor replied, "If I could
have such a wife, what use would I have for the world?"
In the Imperial Garden of the capital, peonies were in full bloom everywhere. After leaving court, Empress Hu Sanniang was enjoying the flowers with her
close companions. The last batch of soldiers who had participated in the western expedition against Khwarezm had already left
the capital last month, and Sanniang breathed a long sigh of relief, relieved of this great responsibility.
This year marked Sanniang's tenth year on the throne. Originally, she planned to reign for only ten years before passing the throne
to Wushuang. Now, because Wushuang was to lead the western expeditionary army, she had to remain on the throne for a few more years.
Khwarezm was too far away; even if everything went smoothly, it would probably take at least five years to conquer.
In other dynasties, if an empress were to constantly provoke wars, she would certainly be criticized by the court and the public
for being militaristic and wasting the people's wealth. However, since Sanniang's ascension to the throne, there had been no major wars in the Central Plains, and
with each battle fought on the borders, the Ming Dynasty's territory expanded significantly. The newly surrendered border residents didn't launch
any significant rebellions; it seemed they were already eager to submit to the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty's agriculture, animal husbandry
, industry, and commerce were thriving, and its finances were abundant, easily supporting such a large-scale war against Khwarazm. Therefore, no
one opposed the Empress's decision.
However, Third Sister no longer interferes in many specific matters. She has entrusted the Western Expedition entirely to her daughter, Wushuang
, and the handling of the Japanese affairs to Hua Yichun
. Left Chancellor Wu Wenjin oversees the overall affairs of the court, while Right Chancellor Ruan Wenjun controls the entire southern frontier. Third Sister's own life is becoming increasingly comfortable.
For example, right now, she lies on her back on a large table covered with soft silk, completely
naked, bathed in the warm sunlight. Princess Tianshou, also naked, is peeling and seeding grapes by hand
before feeding them to Third Sister. Qiongying and Xiao Yulan are also completely naked, their four hands
gently massaging Third Sister's smooth, fair body. As for Lin Chong, he is sitting to the side, drinking tea
and resting, awaiting the Empress's summons.
Third Sister hasn't yet decided where she will live after her abdication. She is over fifty years old and sometimes misses
her hometown. She has considered returning home, where her brother, Hu Cheng, and his family still live. However, everything has its advantages
and disadvantages, and there were many other things that attracted her.
Xiao Yulan was given the title of Princess Li by San Niang, and she now addressed San Niang, Qiong Ying, Tian Shou, and others as sisters. Although she had
her own princely residence, she still chose to live in the palace with San Niang. She didn't regret her decision at all.
Her parents had also moved to Tokyo, so she could often visit her two sons.
The only awkward moment was the first time the five of them slept together on San Niang's imperial bed: she and Lin Chong
didn't know each other before. But after being fucked by him twice, they became familiar. In fact, she didn't know that Lin Chong had seen her before.
It was on the day of Wanyan Ming's wedding, when she and San Niang were naked in the Jin palace being fucked by Wanyan Ming.
The retired Emperor Zhao Ji was nearly eighty years old. Although he was a little confused now, he still often picked up his pen to write
poems and paint. Most of his poems and paintings praised Hu San Niang. After all, he was getting old, and his skills were not as good as before.
However, he was completely oblivious, believing himself to be an unparalleled master. After completing each piece, he would have it
eagerly sent to the palace for San Niang to see.
Tian Shou and Qiong Ying, annoyed by him, teased San Niang: "This old man has probably forgotten you're his goddaughter,
hasn't he? Judging by this momentum, he's determined to get you into bed. Brother Lin Chong, you'd better keep a close eye on your San Niang sister
!" Enraged, San Niang stripped them naked and gave them a good slap on the buttocks.
However, Zhao Ji was indeed somewhat disrespectful to his elders. Every time the Empress invited him to a banquet, he insisted on sitting next to her
, otherwise he would shamelessly weep in public. Sometimes, when drunk, he would even take advantage of San Niang: either
grabbing her hand and refusing to let go, or touching her buttocks, leaving San Niang both amused and exasperated.
A hush fell over General Takakura's headquarters. The general had just lost his temper, smashing many precious
porcelain pieces on the floor. He was the most powerful general in Japan, commanding over 50,000 skilled cavalry. However, recently,
General Takeda had purchased several cannons from merchants of the Ming Dynasty at great expense. These cannons were extremely powerful, inflicting
heavy losses on Takakura's cavalry.
Takeda was Takakura's old rival. Although he commanded over 100,000 soldiers, most were
farmers armed with hoes, no match for Takakura's elite cavalry. But since acquiring the cannons, the
farmers' morale soared, and they won several battles in succession. Takakura was forced to send most of his troops to the front lines,
leaving only 10,000 to guard the rear.
Another troubling matter was that his trusted confidants, sent to the palace to monitor the Emperor, had not reported back for a long time
. He had recently sent several more groups, but still received no response; they had all disappeared
. Just as he was racking his brains, he received a letter from the palace, written by
Hua Fengchun, the Ming Dynasty's Goryeo military governor.
General Takakura had heard of the Ming Dynasty's power and prestige, but the Ming Dynasty and Japan were separated by a vast ocean,
so he had nothing to fear. Hua Fengchun's letter stated that Empress Hu Sanniang of the Ming Dynasty had decided to help the Japanese
Emperor reclaim all power, and from now on, all matters in Japan would be decided by the Emperor. She had already
taken over the Japanese Imperial Palace as the Empress's special envoy, and would withdraw after the Emperor's position was restored. The letter also said that General Ikeda had sworn
allegiance to the Emperor and would abide by the Emperor's decree to reclaim all power. It hoped that General Takakura would follow General Ikeda's example,
relinquish his military power as soon as possible, and submit to the Emperor.
Upon reading the letter, Takakura was furious and smashed several of his beloved porcelain bowls and cups. "What kind of person is
this Goryeo military governor? How dare he interfere with me!" He ordered his ten thousand soldiers to immediately prepare their horses and march; he intended to raze
the Imperial Palace and capture that military governor, Hua Fengchun, alive.
When Takakura's troops were still more than ten miles from the palace, his mind cleared. He took out the letter
and examined it carefully, seemingly discerning the conspiracy within. The letter's tone was designed to provoke him into a
desperate attack on the palace. Takakura thought, now that Ikeda had submitted to the Emperor, wouldn't he take advantage of his
attack on the palace to raid his own stronghold? The palace would surely be heavily guarded; a rash attack might result
in losses. Even if he managed to capture the palace, his wives, concubines, elderly mother, children, siblings, and the
grain, gold, silver, and supplies he had painstakingly accumulated over the years would all fall into Ikeda's hands.
Thinking of this, Takakura broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately ordered his troops to split into two groups: he would take three thousand men back to protect
his stronghold, while the other seven thousand, led by his most trusted lieutenant, would attack Ikeda's territory. He wanted to make Ikeda lose both
his wife and his army.
Upon returning to his camp, he found over five thousand enemy soldiers besieging his main camp. Takakura roared
and ordered his three thousand soldiers to charge and kill the enemy. Seeing reinforcements arrive, the enemy put up a brief resistance before hastily
retreating. Takakura laughed heartily, extremely impressed with his own military strategy! Now he awaited
news of victory from the seven thousand troops he had sent to attack Ikeda.
However, three days passed without any news. On the fourth day, a few soldiers escaped and reported that his
seven thousand troops had been ambushed and wiped out. Takakura refused to believe it; how could Ikeda possibly be so capable of destroying
his seven thousand elite cavalry? The soldiers explained that they hadn't fallen into Ikeda's ambush, but rather
a trap set by the Ming army. The Ming army had a valiant and invincible general named Jin Chanzi, who single-handedly killed five of Takakura's men.
A fierce general. The Ming army also possessed powerful artillery. The general's cavalry was lured into a narrow valley, where about
half were killed, and the rest surrendered.
Takakura thought to himself, "If the Ming Dynasty were to send a large army to Japan, they would surely have used a large fleet of ships. Why didn't anyone
discover this and report it to me?" Then he thought of that damned fellow, Ikeda. He also controlled a portion of the coastline
, allowing him to secretly let Ming ships land.
The next day, another piece of bad news arrived: the 40,000 elite cavalry he had sent to fight General Takeda had been defeated,
leaving only about 20,000 men. Most of the soldiers who escaped were disarmed and riddled with wounds. However, Takeda
hadn't gained much either; his army had suffered 70,000 to 80,000 casualties and was unable to pursue Takakura's defeated troops. Now,
both of them were severely weakened and might not even be able to deal with Ikeda.
Hua Fengchun's army, besides the 2,000 naval troops left on the ships, had only 5,000 cavalry and infantry who landed
. This brilliant victory was achieved through the skillful use of stratagems to sow discord and maneuver the enemy. She had already transferred
troops from Ishikawa and taken control of Kyoto, the capital of Japan. Now, General Ikeda's territory had expanded many times over, and
his army had suddenly grown to 50,000 men, though they were not yet combat-ready.
Takakura and Takeda finally realized they might have fallen for the treacherous scheme of the Goryeo military governor, Hua Yichun. They
exchanged secret envoys to discuss countermeasures and agreed to change their strategy. They ceased their infighting, joined forces
, and besieged Kyoto, constantly sending men to infiltrate and harass the city. The Ming army was too small, and its supplies couldn't be replenished
; it would be in dire straits within two months. Then they could capture the beautiful female military governor and let her experience
the various tortures of the general's shogunate.
Hua Yichun soon discovered that Takakura and Takeda seemed to have joined forces, and in recent days, there had been frequent raids on
the Ming army stationed in Kyoto. The enemies mixed among the civilians were difficult to detect. That night, a group of
masked assassins, completely shrouded in black cloth, scaled the walls of the palace to carry out an assassination attempt.
Hua Yichun had moved into the palace a few days prior, primarily to protect the Emperor. She and her guards
fought desperately, finally repelling the masked men. An investigation later revealed that over thirty of her more than one hundred guards had been killed or wounded
. Of the assassins, only about thirty had survived; half had escaped, and the other half had either been killed or wounded and committed suicide
.
Several of Hua Yichun's subordinates, sent by Ikeda, assisted her. According to them, these assassins were called "ninjas,"
trained brutally by their master for years, possessing strong wills and superb martial arts skills, making them difficult to guard against. Even more frightening was the possibility that
someone in the palace might have informed Takakura or Takeda, otherwise, these ninjas would have had a hard time infiltrating.
Emperor Go-kawa was so frightened that he dared not sleep every night. Hua Yichun, seeing his pitiful state, let him move into her room
, allowing him to sleep peacefully. The next few days passed peacefully, but the more peaceful the situation, the more
uneasy Hua Yichun became. She ordered Yue Yun to lead some of the guards to take turns lying in ambush, waiting for the ninjas to return.
On the seventh night after the first assassination attempt, the ninjas indeed appeared in the palace again. This time,
there were over sixty of them, twice the number from the last time. Hua Yichun's guards fought fiercely with the ninjas. Having
learned from their previous experience, they remained calm, and the ninjas did not gain a significant advantage. During the fierce battle, Yue Yun led
the hidden guards in a sudden attack, turning the tide of the battle.
However, Emperor Go-kawa was terrified and rushed forward, grabbing Hua Yichun's leg and crying for help. This, in turn,
attracted three of the most powerful ninjas. Hua Yichun desperately defended herself with the sword bestowed upon
her by the Empress, but the Emperor was in her way.
At this moment, a ninja swung his sword at the Emperor, and Hua Yichun leaped forward to block it. Unexpectedly, another ninja used
an iron hook to pull her towards him. Hua Yichun hesitated slightly as she dodged, and her clothes were caught on the front. With a loud "ripping" sound
, the clothes were torn by the iron hook, revealing Hua Yichun's breasts. The ninja's eyes were dazzled
, and in his daze, Hua Yichun's sword was already there. The blade sliced across his neck, and he fell, blood gushing
out, his eyes filled with resentment.
The other two ninjas, however, were unaffected, hacking at Hua Yichun with each strike more
vicious than the last. They forced Hua Yichun to retreat step by step, narrowly escaping being struck several times. Finally, Hua Yichun risked injury, using her sword to deflect one of the ninjas'
longswords, which then struck the other's neck. She herself was struck on the shoulder, bleeding profusely. The
ninja who had killed his companion was stunned. Seeing the opportunity, Hua Yichun retaliated, thrusting her sword into the ninja's abdomen
.
Despite her injuries, Hua Yichun walked over and lifted the black cloth covering the two ninjas' faces, revealing two
beautiful women who looked exactly alike. No wonder they weren't affected by Hua Yichun's exposed breasts. They weren't dead yet, lying
on the ground struggling in agony. Hua Yichun couldn't bear it and killed them both with her sword.
This battle resulted in the deaths and captures of over sixty ninjas, with only three or four escaping at most—
a resounding victory. The few captured ninjas were probably novices, rather cowardly. Through Yue Yun, they found
the palace eunuch who had betrayed them to Takakura, interrogated him, and then killed him.
Hua Yichun hadn't slept soundly for days, and the fierce battle with the ninjas in the middle of the night, coupled with her injuries,
left her incredibly tired. After handling some important matters, she collapsed onto her bed and fell asleep. Unbeknownst to her,
Emperor Go-kawa was also in the room. The Emperor, having spent so much time with Hua Yichun these past few days, felt his affection for her intensify rapidly, convinced
she was the most perfect woman in the world. Hua Yichun's selfless act of saving his life just now made him feel even more strongly that she belonged
to him.
Looking at the sleeping Hua Yichun, he couldn't help but embrace her and undress her. Upon seeing her beautiful
body, he could no longer restrain himself and began kissing and caressing her. Hua Yichun, exhausted, remained in a
deep sleep. She only opened her eyes after daybreak, finding the Emperor naked and on
top of her, panting and repeatedly thrusting his genitals between her legs. Enraged, she kicked
the Emperor off the bed.
Hua Yichun didn't dislike the Emperor; in fact, the more she interacted with him, the more she felt a liking for him. So far,
all the men who had slept with Hua Yichun had been brutes; she still harbored a slight interest in the refined and cultured Emperor.
She was furious that he would take advantage of her vulnerability after she had just risked her life to save him.
Hou Chuan also realized his actions were outrageous. Disregarding the Emperor's dignity, he knelt
before Hua Yichun and kowtowed, weeping as he did so. He confessed his love for her, his desire to
make her Empress, and so on. The two whispered amongst themselves in the room for two hours, their conversation remaining a mystery.
When they emerged, they acted as if nothing had happened.
Meanwhile, General Takakura Takatoku was at home, sighing and lamenting. Of the more than sixty ninjas he had sent to assassinate the palace the previous night
, only three had returned—elite troops he had painstakingly trained. Moreover,
two of them were his beloved concubines. The ninjas sent for the assassination attempt were from the Takeda clan, whom he had previously mocked as
incompetent. Now, both his and Takeda's forces had been greatly weakened, while the once weakest, Ikeda
, had risen rapidly.
Unable to continue the siege of Kyoto, both Takakura and Takeda were forced to withdraw their troops to defend their own territories. Takakura,
unable to devise a good way to deal with the Emperor and Ikeda's forces, spent his days at home drowning his sorrows in alcohol, surrounded by his women
.
One night, a large group of assassins suddenly appeared at Takakura's house. They seemed to descend from the sky,
wielding sharp blades and slaughtering almost everyone in Takakura's household, including his men, servants, and maids. Takakura himself was also wounded
multiple times and was on the verge of death. The assassins only retreated when Takakura's troops arrived to his aid.
Judging from their clothing and the weapons found on the ground, they were members of the Takeda family.
Simultaneously, the Takeda family was also attacked by assassins. Takeda himself, along with his three brothers and four sons, were all killed
. Only one cousin survived by hiding under the bed. He said the assassins appeared to be from the Takakura family.
The two families had fought many battles over the years, forging a deep-seated blood feud. Now unrestrained,
the remaining generals and their families, unable to contain their anger, once again took up arms and launched a chaotic and unplanned
melee. The fighting left corpses strewn across the fields and rivers of blood.
In reality, the assassins sent to the Takakura residence were dispatched by Ikeda, while those sent to the Takeda residence were Ming soldiers in disguise.
All of this was a scheme devised by the Goryeo military governor, Hua Yichun, and General Ikeda. They were reaping
the benefits of the conflict. Now that the Takakura and Takeda forces were exhausted, the Emperor officially took the stage, reclaiming all military
and political power in Japan.
The Emperor issued a series of decrees to appease the people and appointed and dismissed a large number of officials. Of course, all of this
was orchestrated behind the scenes by Hua Yichun. The 5,000 Ming soldiers she brought were expanded into 50,000 Imperial Guards, firmly controlling
Kyoto and the surrounding areas. The Emperor's other three new policies were opening trade with the Ming Dynasty, encouraging immigration,
and stipulating that all officials must learn to speak Chinese.
A month later, the Emperor formally married Hua Yichun, the military governor of Goryeo under the Ming Dynasty, and made her Empress,
while also appointing her as Prime Minister. This was unprecedented. Hua Yichun's beauty and talent had already spread
throughout Japan, and the people knew that she had saved the Emperor and Japan. As Prime Minister, Hua Yichun frequently
toured various parts of Japan, attracting people of all ages to come out and admire the Empress and Prime Minister.
After dinner, Emperor Go-Kawa stood anxiously outside his bedroom door. From inside,
the sounds of intense physical contact and a woman's soft moans could be heard intermittently. After a while, it quieted down.
Two handsome and imposing young men emerged from the bedroom. The Emperor pushed open the door, took off his clothes, and climbed into bed. He eagerly
pounced on the beautiful and alluring Empress, thrusting his genitals into her warm, moist, and swollen vulva
.
All of this had been agreed upon by the Emperor and Empress before their marriage. The Emperor had several concubines before, but
had never had any children. He probably would never have any biological children in his life.
One of Hua Yichun's conditions for marrying the Emperor was that his biological children must inherit the throne. The Emperor was willing to agree to any condition to marry her,
even willing to give up the throne for her.
The final agreement was that Hua Yichun could find a man to help her conceive. The two
men who just left were Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun. Jin Chanzi was appointed General of the State and married the Emperor's sister
, Princess Kazuko. Yue Yun was appointed General of the State and married the Emperor's sister, Princess Yuko.
Initially, Emperor Go-Kawa was distressed to see his wife being with other men. Later, he found that he got used to it
and it actually made him more aroused in bed, giving him more inspiration for poetry.
Sometimes he even invited Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun to have sex with his wife.
During this period, his poetry was quite good, producing many excellent lines. For example, the line "Shyly she straightens her clothes and opens the embroidered
door, welcoming the third son into the golden chamber" describes three men and one woman engaging in sexual intercourse. Another example is, "The stars shift and the
jade water clock drips frequently, within the tent, the sounds of mandarin ducks entwined necks"—this describes several men taking turns having sex with one woman, using a jade water clock to tell time. (If it doesn't tell time, what use is a
jade water clock?) Two years later, Emperor Go-Kawa was reciting poetry in the palace garden when he accidentally fell into the fishpond. He was frightened
and, although rescued, fell ill and died two months later. After his death, Empress Hua Yichun
ascended the throne. By this time, Hua Yichun had given birth to a prince and two (twin) princesses.
Hua Yichun grieved for a while after the emperor's death. Her libido increased after marriage, and she often summoned Yue Yun, the Golden Cicada,
to the palace for lewd pleasures. The emperor looked dejected and waited obediently outside; she felt guilty towards him.
She particularly admired the poems the Emperor wrote in such a mood, such as: "Several times I've sat beneath the flowers, playing the flute, the Milky Way and red walls stretching
far into the distance. These stars are not those of last night; for whom do I stand in the wind and dew at midnight?"
After Hua Yichun ascended the throne, her first decree was to change the Emperor's title to King, honor Empress Hu Sanniang of the Ming Dynasty
as the Mother of Japan, and declare Japan to be a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty forever. In the past two years,
Hua Yichun had completely wiped out the bandits and warlords in Japan. With no more war and smooth trade with the Ming Dynasty, the people's
lives were much better than before. They had long admired the strength of the Ming Dynasty and highly respected Han culture,
so naturally they would not oppose Japan becoming a vassal state of the Ming Dynasty.
Following the Empress's secret decree, Hua Yichun sent people throughout Japan to search for the Southern Song Emperor Zhao Gou. However, they did not find him.
There was no trace of him; he might have already escaped, or he might never have even come to Japan. The matter was thus left unresolved
. In truth, even if he had been found, the Empress wouldn't have taken his life; at most, she would have bestowed upon him a title like Zhao Huan and
kept him
in a state of luxury. Jin Chanzi and Yue Yun were granted hereditary marquises of the Ming Dynasty by the Empress, and their territories were all in Japan. General Ikeda
, because he was the first to cooperate with the Ming army, was granted hereditary dukedom by the Empress and
given a luxurious mansion in the Ming capital. Unfortunately, his son rebelled against the Ming Dynasty after his death, was
annihilated by Jin Chanzi's army, and his entire family was exiled. This is omitted from the details.
Three years after Japan's submission to the Ming Dynasty, the Western Expeditionary Army of Prince Zhenxi, Lin Wushuang, finally achieved a decisive victory,
defeating the last resistance forces of Khwarazm and capturing Prince Jalal ad-Din alive. This war lasted five and a half years,
expanding the Ming Dynasty's territory to an extremely vast extent, even larger than the former Liao, Xia, and Jin dynasties combined.
Following the example of Japan, the Empress divided these regions into five smaller vassal states (later known as the Five Kingdoms of Central Asia).
Subutai, Jebe, Hua Fengchun, Zhang Jie, and Yue Fei, who had rendered great service, were appointed kings of these vassal states and remained to
govern. Most of the soldiers who participated in the western expedition were also granted large amounts of land, allowing them to marry, have children, and procreate
.
Lin Wushuang, the Prince of Zhenxi, along with her husband Xu Sheng and brother Lin Wudi, led the remaining 30,000 troops back to the capital
to report their victory to Empress Hu Sanniang. With Wushuang returned were her three children, born during the western expedition.
All three children were adorable, the youngest being a curly-haired mixed-race child.
The Empress personally led her officials out of the city to welcome them. She had been Empress for fifteen years and
was impatient to pass the throne to her daughter.
In recent years, the Empress's temperament had become somewhat eccentric and even a little mad. She often neglected court affairs, preferring to stay in the palace
and enjoy her cozy life with her family. There are also legends that the Empress sometimes went without clothes all day long in the palace
, running around naked with her close friends.
Several senior officials repeatedly tried to remonstrate with her, but to no avail, and some even called her a tyrant. Enraged, the Empress had
those men flogged twenty times in court (i.e., publicly stripped and beaten on the buttocks during court assemblies), then dismissed them from their posts and had them
carried home by guards to recuperate. This court flogging was a punishment inherited from the previous dynasty, and this was the first time the Empress and the Ming Dynasty had
used it.
This incident caused a huge uproar. About half of the civil and military officials thought the senior officials were at fault,
while the other half, while agreeing with the officials' advice to the Empress, felt they should have shown her some respect and not
called her a tyrant. As for the common people, they unanimously condemned those old fools: "
What kind of idiots are they? How dare they insult our beloved Empress!" Those men gained no fame, but instead became
a laughingstock.
A month after Wushuang returned to the capital, the Empress held her last court assembly during her reign, promulgating two
new laws: the first abolished slavery in the Ming Dynasty (no one was allowed to own slaves), and the second granted
women throughout the land the right to choose their own marriage partners (women had the right to refuse marriages arranged by their parents). Following this, the Empress announced that she would formally
pass the throne to her daughter, Prince Zhenxi, Lin Wushuang.
Although the Empress's abdication had already been announced to the world, the people of the Ming Dynasty still wept bitterly, deeply reluctant
to part with their beloved Empress.
After ascending the throne, Lin Wushuang accepted the suggestions of the Left Chancellor Wu Wenjin and the Right Chancellor Ruan Wenjun, moving the capital
to the ancient capital of Chang'an. She also left the old imperial palace in Kaifeng for the retired Emperor Hu Sanniang to reside in, a move that received
unanimous praise from the court and the public. She herself passed the title of Prince Zhenxi to her daughter, Xiao Tianfeng.
Lin Wudi also passed his title of Prince Zhenbei to his eldest son, Lin Qingbao, leaving his younger son, Lin Qingyu, to assist
his brother in managing military and political affairs. He himself, along with his queen, concubines, and daughters, traveled throughout the Ming Dynasty
for nearly five years. Along the way, he found several suitable families and married off all his daughters
.
When the Empress's beloved general, Hua Fengchun, became the King of the Western Regions, he followed the Empress's advice and
kept only one married son and one daughter with their father, Hua Rong, to care for him. He took the rest to
his own kingdom and arranged marriages for them locally. He also encouraged his generals to do the same, which
played a crucial role in accelerating the integration of Han Chinese and local people. Zhang Jie and Yue Fei
implemented similar measures in their respective kingdoms. They also took several young and beautiful women from other ethnic groups as wives and concubines.
After her abdication, the Empress spent most of her time in the former palace, except for a few trips.
Perhaps because she had seen so much in her life, even new places felt dull. "Having seen
the vast ocean, other waters are insignificant; having beheld the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are not worth seeing." This phrase perhaps truly reflects her feelings.
Privately, Hu Sanniang told her family, "I have endured countless hardships and enjoyed immense wealth in my life. I have
done what I should do and said what I should say. I am content. Even if the Ming Dynasty I founded were to perish soon, it would be the will of Heaven."
Hu Sanniang passed away peacefully at the age of eighty-six. Besides her descendants, her dearest
sister Qiongying attended her funeral. Qiongying was now an elderly woman with white hair and a frail gait. Hu Sanniang's beloved
brother Lin Chong and sister Tianshou, and sister Xiao Yulan, had already passed away before her. At the time of her death, the emperor of the Ming Dynasty was her grandson,
Lin Qingyu (the second son of Lin Wudi).
The Ming Dynasty established by Hu Sanniang lasted for 806 years, becoming the longest and last
dynasty in Chinese history.

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