Damin·Imperial Capital·Forbidden City

In the gorgeous and cold harem, Li Minlian walked slowly and slowly, passing through many restrictions and entering an inconspicuous hall.

"Father."

"Mercy."

Hearing his father's angry response, Li Min couldn't help but slightly raise the corners of his mouth.

Although she concealed it well, as the closest person around her, she could still detect many subtle differences in her father's always majestic and solemn tone.

Compared with his previous weakness, this time my father had obviously regained a lot of strength, and his mood was no longer gloomy, with a rare hint of joy and excitement.

"[Zhen Guo Gong] is gifted with talented people, and he will become the pillar of the country in the future. You have to..."

Subconsciously, he wanted to teach his daughter, but the figure shrouded behind the auspicious purple cloud seemed to have remembered something, and his words stopped abruptly.

Blinking his eyes, Li Min felt his father's strange yet gratifying gaze continuing to look at him, and his master's words inexplicably emerged in Li Min's heart.

"I asked and he said he likes dogs!"

Huh~

A blush appeared on his jade-like cheeks, and Li Min whispered angrily.

"Father, sons and ministers have their own sense of proportion!"

"Well...you young people just have to be sensible..."

"…………"

Seeing that Li Min was showing signs of becoming angry, the [Emperor] changed the subject without leaving any trace.

"I never expected [Zhen Guo Gong] to exert the power of those ancient mythical titles, but I didn't expect that he could really sweep Shen Li, enshrine Busan, and let the glory of [Champion Prince] that had been dusted for thousands of years reappear in the world, overwhelming the Fusang

The Japanese king dares to be angry but dare not speak out, it is really... very satisfying!"

After a pause, a long breath came from behind the purple auspicious clouds, as if the sullenness that had accumulated for many years was released.

Hearing his father's praise to his junior brother, Li Min pursed his lips modestly, his eyes filled with pride.

"But what makes me even happier is his potential."

Speaking of this, there was a hint of sadness in [The Emperor]'s words.

"At the age of eighteen, he swept through thousands of armies, killed millions of enemies, enthroned Busan, and ruled a country alone... I can't imagine that this is something that a mere warrior or a mere mortal boy can do..."

"Father, your ambitions do not depend on your age. Huo Qubing was awarded the title of [Champion Marquis] at the age of 18, he took Qilian Mountain at the age of 19, and he was granted the title of Langjuxu at the age of 21. My junior brother is naturally not weak to others!"

"Indeed, [Zhen Guo Gong] is indeed a young hero, no weaker than [Champion Hou], but how can he, a mere sixth-level warrior, seize the national destiny when the outcome of the battle between the two countries is still in doubt?"

Hearing this, Li Min was shocked to realize the purpose of his father summoning him, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Although the Japanese slave king is humble, he is a genuine ninth-level emperor in terms of status. Even I cannot seize the fruits of victory before she surrenders, but [Zhen Guo Gong] did it, as if...

He is the one with a higher status!"

"The sixth-level martial artist faced the ninth-level emperor. Not only did he not fall behind, but he stole his country's destiny in front of him. The majestic leader of the country was helpless. Ming, do you understand the meaning behind this?"

With his father's meaningful words echoing in his ears, Li Min nodded solemnly.

"My son understands."

"That……"

Before he finished speaking, Li Min raised his eyes, looked directly at the rolling purple auspicious clouds, and interrupted decisively.

"My son trusts him!"

"…………"

With a silent and scrutinizing gaze that penetrated his soul, Li Min looked at his father without showing any signs of weakness. After a long time, he heard a faint sigh.

It was only then that Li Min's face turned into a spring-like smile, and his solemn voice became soft and peaceful.

"Father, you are wrong about something."

"What's the matter?"

"Junior brother will not become the pillar of the country in the future, he is already there!"

"…………"

After a long silence, another sigh came from behind the purple auspicious clouds, but this time there was a hint of relief.

"Yes, he is already..."

"So, as long as you trust him, he will repay your trust."

Hearing this, the [Emperor] pondered for a few seconds and chuckled meaningfully.

"So, what do you think about letting him take charge of Luzhou?"

Tong Kong shrank slightly, Li Min suppressed the turmoil in his heart and asked cautiously.

“How to take charge?”

"Open the government and build the teeth, make independent decisions, and rule everything, as if I were here in person!"

Li Min took a breath of air, tried his best to suppress the roiling emotions in his chest, and bowed his head respectfully.

"He will not betray your trust."

"But...Ming, I have to remind you at the end, he is a [Martial Artist]!"

There was a slight pause in his words, and after a while, Li Min nodded calmly: "I know."

………………………

At the same time, in a luxurious mansion outside the Forbidden City, a group of people were drinking and drinking and having a wild time amid the music of silk and bamboo.

The orchids and snakes on the dance floor were enchanting, and the dark purple divinity that no one else could detect permeated the entire hall, causing an abnormal flush to appear on everyone's faces, and a crazy and twisted black light surging in their eyes.

"Master Fan, come here, let me toast you!"

"Master Liu, you're welcome!"

After swallowing the extraordinary wine that overflowed with spiritual energy, Liu Yu, who was drunk and confused, thought of the hardships in the first half of his life and felt inexplicably sad.

"Master Fan, you said that we have worked hard for Damin all our lives. What are we trying to do?"

"I have been upright and upright in fighting against corrupt officials all my life. What is the result?"

"My parents and relatives in my hometown were wiped out, my beloved wife was raped in the street, and she committed suicide in humiliation, leaving behind several young sons... I can only watch them die one by one!"

"I knew this was their revenge, so I killed them all. Because of Damin, I didn't even have an heir. Will I not even be able to enjoy myself when I get old?"

Hearing Liu Yu's heartfelt complaints, Fan Zhengyuan recalled his innocence back then and felt sad.

That year the [Emperor] ascended the throne, reformed the old system, and promoted a large number of children from poor families. He and Liu Yu were local bureaucrats who entered the central government in the same batch. At that time, they were young and vigorous, and they still wanted to assist Emperor Zuo to create a peaceful and prosperous era and become famous throughout the ages.

As a result, after so many years, only the two of them were left with a "good death".

Thinking of this, Fan Zhengyuan sneered as if he was mocking himself.

Liu Yu is miserable, and he, Fan Zhengyuan, is not much better. If everyone's death can be considered a "good death", then this world is too ridiculous.

"Alas... we were too naive when we were young. For the sake of keeping the righteousness in our hearts, we would rather break it than bend it. Our family would be ruined. It's not worth it... The world is not worth it..."

After pouring another glass of wine for Liu Yu, Fan Zhengyuan patted him on the shoulder, raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp, then threw the glass down with red eyes.

Peng~

The crisp crackling sound of the white jade cup caused a solemn silence in the hall, and everyone turned their attention to Fan Zhengyuan in the center.

"We have spent our whole lives thinking and giving everything for Damin, shouldn't we enjoy it?"

All the ministers in the hall nodded excitedly, their blood surged, and they roared manically.

“This is what it should be!

"

Looking around, Fan Zhengyuan's face flushed and he nodded in confusion as he looked at the uncontrollable cheers and howls below.

"Then play music, then dance."

Immediately, more seductive music sounded, and a pink fragrance filled the hall. The clothes on the enchanting dancer slipped off one by one, and the uncontrollable desire burned her reason. Soon, only the rough and joyful atmosphere was left in the hall.

Breathing sound.

In a corner of the hall, Kong Fang, who was dressed in a classic Thai-Western gentleman's attire, held a black civilization staff in one hand and rolled a bright and attractive large golden circle between his fingers, looking at all this with a half-smile.

"After so many years of planning, Damin's top management has finally been completely alienated by you. Is it time to take action against the [Emperor]?"

A seductive whisper came from behind Kong Fang, and a pair of jade arms wrapped around his neck, hugging him from behind.

Patting the arm on his neck, Kong Fang admired the chaos in the hall and chuckled lazily.

"Wei Yinde, don't worry, the empire's collapse will not happen overnight, the [Battle of Redemption] will eventually come, and two-thirds of the lives on this land will become our food."

Having said this, Kong Fang turned around and looked at the beautiful enchantress behind him who could make a saint fall. He licked his lips and his eyes flashed with a deep black light.

"It's almost... it's quick... don't worry..."
To be continued...