[Option 1: Go to bed. Completion reward: Chenhuo Secret Technique (low-grade Xuan level)]
[Option 2: Strengthen the formation in the palace. Completion reward: Completion reward: Random basic skill point +1]
'Um!?'
Just when Jiang Beiran finished summarizing the day and was about to lie down to sleep, the system suddenly popped up with two options.
'There are unscrupulous people who want to harm me?'
Jiang Beiran did not expect this. First of all, the black and white groups in Fengzhou had just been purged at this moment. The rebels and the second and fifth boys should all be in a leaderless and very calm stage.
Who doesn't care about his life and wants to be the "vanguard" at this time?
Moreover, he has just ascended the throne, and the throne is not yet warmed up. Even those impassioned righteous men who think that killing the emperor will change the world, they still have to observe secretly for a while to confirm whether he is a dog emperor before taking action, right?
"Strange things..."
Jiang Beiran sat up, took Minran out of the Qiankun Ring and put it on, and then disappeared into the palace.
He quietly arrived at the top of Xuanting Hall, which is the center of the entire palace and can overlook the entire palace.
'Gui, Geng, Chou, Wu, You...'
'Hmm...the builder of the palace is quite knowledgeable about Feng Shui and formations. Unfortunately, he is a little too greedy and wants everything. Instead, he created an inadvertent formation.'
What is placed in the palace is the Twenty-eight Ghost Lock Arrays. The corresponding talismans and talismans are placed on the twenty-eight places in the palace using the method of thunder pool. If someone with bad intentions comes, the mind will be imprisoned and lost.
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If we consider it as a temporary formation, this Twenty-eight Sussitudes Locking Ghost Formation is very well done, and it can be seen that the person who created this formation has profound knowledge.
But if we look at it as a long-term defensive formation, then the Twenty-eight Sushu Ghost Locking Formation is full of flaws.
Because the sun, moon and stars are constantly rotating, the formation pattern of each hour is different. There are twelve hours in a day. From the winter solstice of each year to the winter solstice of the next year, it is a cycle, with a total of three hundred
Sixty days.
Calculated based on one actual formation pattern, there are a total of 4,320 rounds throughout the year, and among these 4,320 rounds, there is another formation pattern that will be repeated more than four times.
In terms of the nine-gong pattern, the Winter Solstice Shangyuan, Jingzhe Shangyuan, Qingming Zhongyuan, and Beginning of Summer Zhongyuan all belong to the same pattern, and they need to be arranged by Qimen.
And the formation pattern that is already so intricate is really just a foundation.
Depending on the season, the Feng Shui pattern and other changes also need to add 60 combinations of the ten heavenly stems and the twelve earthly branches, as well as the difference between Yin Dun and Yang Dun, adding thousands of completely different patterns.
If one's formation knowledge can be seen by setting up temporary formations, then one's formation knowledge can be seen by setting up long-term formations. The skills of the two can be said to be worlds apart.
‘The Waking of Insects 174, Spring 852, Heavy Snow 471’
"Huh~ It's a big project."
After using the compass to find out all the constellation eyes that needed adjustment, Jiang Beiran began to adjust the formation.
Before the sun rises, Jiang Beiran finally completes the modification of the entire twenty-eight-star ghost-locking array. At this moment, this array can adapt to the changes in the seasons of heaven and earth, adjust automatically, and can exert the best effect at any time.
Sitting on the corner of the eaves of Xuanting Hall, Jiang Beiran's right leg was dangling in the air. He held the compass in his left hand and turned it from time to time. Looking at the rising sun in the distance, Jiang Beiran continued to think about the issues that he had not figured out yesterday.
Although the Twenty-Eight Souls Locking Ghost Formation in the palace cannot exert its best effect at all times, it is enough to deal with some Xuanshi realm practitioners.
Since the option is to strengthen the Twenty-eight Souls Locking Ghost Formation, it means that the people who will come to the palace to cause trouble for him are at least cultivators above the Xuan Master level.
And the Great Mystic Master is a mainstay even in a large sect like the Hidden Moon Sect. It would be extremely difficult for them to carry out such a suicide mission.
Just like that day at the Heroic Meeting, the imperial court and the Second Five had been preparing for ten years, but they had only managed to gather a few great masters to carry out the provocation plan.
After all, if a cultivator can be promoted to the rank of Great Mystic Master, it means that his talent in cultivation has surpassed that of many people. How could he not hesitate to die?
Blocking the dazzling sunlight with his hands, Jiang Beiran's mind suddenly moved, and a new idea appeared in his mind.
What he had thought before was that although Yin Jianghong verbally reassured Jiang Beiran and ensured that no one would dare to touch him, it was still very possible that she had left one or even several masters to guard her in the palace secretly.
When this idea first came up, Jiang Beiran despised Yin Jianghong in his heart. He was still an old fox, that's it?
It's simply blind confidence.
But now if I think about it again, maybe this trouble... was sent by Yin Jianghong?
From the time he met Yin Jianghong to the several conversations he had until now, Jiang Beiran could feel that Yin Jianghong had always suspected that his strength was not just as simple as the Qi training realm, and he had tested him with words many times during this period.
It was only because he had personally measured the profound energy in his body that he repeatedly doubted whether he was overthinking it.
'Now that I have become the emperor, Yin Jianghong, that fox, obviously wants to cooperate more with me, and does he want to thoroughly understand my background before cooperation...'
'Old man just likes to be suspicious...'
If calculated based on this idea, Jiang Beiran somewhat understood the meaning of the options.
The reason why Yin Jianghong always suspected that he had hidden strength was because he showed too little. A young man who was so smart and could "accidentally" resolve the crisis in Fengzhou stayed in the Guixin Sect for six years.
Only developed superb chess skills?
Yin Jianghong didn't believe it.
‘So after trying a few times with words to no avail, you’re going to try another way? Are you going to be tough?’
So the option to ask him to strengthen the Twenty-Eight Sushu Ghost Locking Array means simply telling Yin Jianghong.
'You guessed it right, I do hide something, and what I hide is this unparalleled formation method.'
Unlike Go, a pastime like Go, as long as the person setting up the formation has enough time, it is completely possible to kill the cultivator in as many levels as possible. Before one's own strength is insufficient, it is normal to hide this talent and use it as a trump card.
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Moreover, the learning and practice of formations are extremely difficult, and there are so many variables and patterns that need to be learned. To be able to perfect an advanced formation like the Twenty-eight Sussions Locking Ghost Formation in just six years is definitely considered a genius.
It was enough to dispel Yin Jianghong's doubts and make him feel that he had clearly seen his trump card.
'I hope that after this time, the old guy can calm down a little bit.'
Jiang Beiran also understood Yin Jianghong's tentative behavior very well. Just like when he accepted a younger brother, he must know the basics and go through layers of screening and system confirmation before taking him under his command.
The same goes for Yin Jianghong. He wants to do something big with him, and he definitely wants to get to know him. It's human nature.
'But the trump card is naturally only known by me. If one more person knows it, it will most likely become a bright card.'
Jiang Beiran, who felt that he most likely guessed it right, put away his compass and jumped off the eaves, quietly returning to the palace.
After perfecting the formation all night, Jiang Beiran did not feel sleepy. Instead, he was in high spirits. He simply stopped catching up on his sleep and took out a "Classic Theory" from the Qiankun Ring to study it.
At chen o'clock, a eunuch came to the door and shouted: "Your Majesty, it's time for breakfast."
"Come in." Jiang Beiran closed the book and shouted.
With a "squeak", the huge and heavy mahogany door was pushed open, and four palace maids followed the eunuch and walked in, including Kong Qianqian.
"What are you doing here? Why don't you quickly go change your clothes for His Majesty?"
Seeing that the four palace ladies were stunned, the eunuch quickly urged them with his high-pitched voice.
"Yes." The four palace maids agreed and came to Jiang Beiran's side.
The emperor's robe is a bit complicated to wear, especially the waistband. If it is not tied well, it will have little impact on the appearance. If the emperor's robe falls apart when they go outside, then these palace ladies will be beheaded.
So when he saw Kong Qianqian picking up the belt to study, Jiang Beiran snatched it away and said, "Go and wait at the door. You are not needed here."
Seeing that her husband didn't trust her, Kong Qianqian felt a little aggrieved, but she still obeyed and left.
Passing the belt to a palace maid on the left, Jiang Bei suddenly asked with interest: "What's your name?"
The palace maid was stunned after hearing this, and then her heartbeat accelerated, her face and breathing became rapid.
'The emperor asked me my name! The emperor asked me my name!'
But despite being excited, the palace maid immediately made a blessing and replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, my humble name is Qing'er."
"Well, that's a good name. How many years have you been staying in the palace?"
"Reporting to the emperor, the maidservant entered the palace at the age of six."
'tui!'
At this moment Jiang Beiran was sure that Deng Bo had a disgusting habit.
While Jiang Beiran despised Deng Bo's sexual proclivities, Qing'er was already happy.
She has been with the new emperor since he entered the palace yesterday. She found that the emperor rarely recognized anyone, and she was the first to be asked his name in the palace.
'Is it possible that the Emperor wants to favor me? I am going to be promoted to a concubine? No, I am the first woman in the Emperor's palace. Could it be...'
Although Qing'er was thinking about various follow-ups in her mind, her hand movements did not stop at all, helping Jiang Beiran change out of his nightgown.
'Ah~ The emperor has such a good figure, I really want to throw myself into this thick chest.'
The other two palace maids looked at Qing'er's appearance and were jealous. They all thought that I was not a hundred times prettier than Qing'er? The emperor must not have noticed me.
So during the next process of helping Jiang Beiran change into the emperor's robe, the other two palace ladies showed off their charming looks and kept playing with their exquisite figures. Unfortunately, Jiang Beiran had lost the interest in chatting and was thinking about going to court later.
What to say.
Although the two palace maids felt disappointed, they did not dare to show it at all and could only retreat silently to the sides.
Under the guidance of the eunuch, Jiang Beiran came to the Guanju Hall where he was dining, and sat down at the long table. After a while, breakfast dishes were served one after another.
“Eight Treasure Steamed Buns~”
"Hai Qing Paper~"
“Milk skin pancake~”
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When each snack was served, the eunuch would announce the name in his crafty voice, and soon, half of the three-meter-long table was filled.
There are more than 40 varieties of rice and pasta alone.
'The emperor will still enjoy it.'
Jiang Beiran has never made many of these pasta dishes before, so he has gained a lot of experience.
"Jade Silk Belly Lung~"
"Yangyang~"
“Agate cake soup~”
"Sturgeon bream~"
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After the pasta was served, the meat was also served, and soon the other half of the table was filled.
Picking up a piece of sugar cake and taking a bite, Jiang Beiran said: "Inform the imperial kitchen that breakfast does not need to be so complicated in the future. I can't eat so much."
After hearing this, the eunuch immediately replied: "Your Majesty, just take a small bite of each snack."
Jiang Beiran frowned and replied, "Are you teaching me how to eat?"
When the eunuch heard this, he quickly knelt on the ground and kowtowed in fear: "Your Majesty, spare your life, Your Majesty, please spare your life, this is not what I mean."
"Then what do you mean?"
After hearing this, the official thought that he had already angered the emperor anyway, so he simply gave up.
"Your Majesty, this breakfast is a rule set by our ancestors. One hundred dishes, no more, no less. There are many meanings in it, saying..."
"Again, who sets the rules?"
The eunuch lowered his head and replied: "It was decided by our ancestors..."
"Whose ancestor?"
"this……"
The eunuch didn't know how to answer.
"Remember, my words are the rules from now on, get up."
"yes."
As an airborne emperor with real power, Jiang Beiran did not intend to be bound by any inexplicable royal rules. He could do whatever felt comfortable.
After breakfast, Jiang Beiran was about to go to court, but when he was about to arrive at Xuanting Hall, he suddenly changed his mind.
Turning to look at the eunuch beside him, Jiang Beiran said: "I'm not going to court early today. Go and inform the ministers and let them go back."
The eunuch was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then immediately replied: "Yes."
But I felt strange in my heart. The emperor had been very diligent yesterday, so why did he suddenly stop going to court early today?
However, he did not dare to guess too much about the emperor's thoughts, so he quickly ran to the Xuanting Hall.
At this time, all the ministers were already waiting outside the palace, and each of them came with memorials, ready to report today just like the minister.
However, while all the ministers were whispering among themselves, the voice of a spy in the palace suddenly came out.
"Your Majesty said that there will be no morning court today. All ministers, please step aside."
After hearing this, all the ministers were stunned. Their faces showed expressions of disappointment and as expected, but they did not dare to say any complaints here. They responded and left the Xuanxuan Listening Hall one after another.
As soon as they arrived outside the palace, all the ministers began to sigh.
"Alas, after all, I am still the happy king who ignores the government affairs."
"As I said yesterday, the emperor is just a warrior and doesn't understand anything. Why bother to prepare so many things?"
"Yes, it's great for the emperor to have a good time, so we can just have a good time too."
"Alas! My performance... is in vain, in vain!"
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Just when the ministers were immersed in grief, a voice exploded in their ears like spring thunder.
"Hey, I'm scolding you all the time. It's good and I'm very energetic."
The person who made the sound was Jiang Beiran, who had just canceled his morning dynasty.