As Meng Qingzhou returned, Present Village was unsealed once more, and the village chief, Jiang Dahai, simply moved his office to his residence within the village.
After several attempts to probe, Jiang Dahai drew a few conclusions:
First, the Empress’s husband was not only blind but also had his divine sense sealed.
Second, his hearing was exceptionally sharp.
Third, when he released his Sword Sense domain, it could replace his eyes and divine sense to capture the enemy’s position, but it couldn’t eavesdrop on conversations or see the scenery.
Jiang Dahai organized these conclusions and reported them to the Empress.
That day, all the role-playing personnel in Present Village received several rules that everyone, including the Empress herself, had to follow:
**Rule One:** Topics involving the true identities of the Empress and her husband must be communicated through sound transmission.
**Rule Two:** When discussing sensitive topics in front of the Empress’s husband, keep your voice as low as possible.
**Rule Three:** Absolutely no use of cultivation level in Present Village.
**Rule Four:** Participants must fully commit to their roles, with actions and speech matching their characters.
**Rule Five:** Those busy with official duties can choose to work in Present Village but must do so at home, avoiding the Empress’s husband.
Anyone who violated these rules would face severe consequences, ranging from permanent expulsion from Present Village to imprisonment in the Sky Prison for a term of no less than three months and no more than three years.
Fortunately, the Space-Time Sword Saint’s reputation was widespread, and those participating in the Present Village project knew that the Empress’s husband, Meng Qingzhou, and Sword Saint Meng Qin were the same person. This added several layers of prestige, making Meng Qingzhou very popular and attracting many ministers to actively participate in the project.
Of course, the ministers who could participate were generally the Empress’s confidants, and their salaries would be doubled.
It was fun, well-paid, didn’t interfere with work, and provided opportunities to get closer to the Empress’s husband. Why not join?
**Green Tiles Small House**
Meng Qingzhou felt a bit helpless. The girl who called herself “Fu Qu” was clearly arranged to stay in a spacious courtyard next door, but she insisted on visiting every day.
“Don’t you have anything better to do?” Meng Qingzhou couldn’t help but ask.
Fu Qu replied coldly, “Of course, I’m very busy.”
Hmph, if I don’t come over to keep an eye on things, I wouldn’t even know if the Sword Saint gets completely taken advantage of by the Empress.
But today was strange. The Empress, who usually stuck to Meng Qingzhou like glue, was nowhere to be seen all day.
“Where’s your wife… that woman Dongfang Liuli?” Fu Qu asked.
Meng Qingzhou rubbed his chin and shook his head, “Not sure. She said she was going to the village market to buy groceries. Maybe she went to chat with someone after shopping.”
Life in the village was leisurely and simple.
When they had nothing to do, the men would gather to brag and play cards, while the women would chat in small groups, gossiping about whose wife had a bigger butt, whose dog went missing, and how it was probably stolen by the neighbor.
Sigh, it was a common sight.
Meng Qingzhou was too lazy to discuss such matters. He trusted Dongfang Liuli completely.
My wife may be foolish, but she’s as loyal as an ox.
My wife may be thin, but she can lift a cauldron.
“Oh… is that so.” Fu Qu nodded coldly, curious, and extended her divine sense to explore the entire palace.
Soon, she saw the Empress in the Golden Throne Hall.
The Empress was discussing something with the ministers, and it seemed very serious, causing everyone to frown deeply.
“What’s going on? Let me listen.” Fu Qu perked up her ears to eavesdrop.
**At the Court**
Qin Fenghuo’s furious voice boomed like thunder, “What!! A mere small country dares to openly propose marriage to Your Majesty and announce it to the world!?”
The Sea Prince sneered, “The Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets? I’ve heard of it. Their strongest is the mid-Moon Glow level ruler, who was once a vassal of the Great Qian Dynasty but has now become independent.”
“Where did they get the guts? Are they tired of living? Even the seven major forces didn’t dare to openly propose marriage when they came to cause trouble.” A minister was puzzled.
The civil and military officials were all agitated, submitting petitions to the Empress, requesting to send troops to maintain the dignity of the Great Jin Dynasty.
Dongfang Liuli remained calm, leaning lazily, her eyes slightly raised, and said indifferently, “No rush. Minister of War, go investigate what changes have occurred in the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets.”
When something unusual happens, there must be a reason. The actions of the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets were too bizarre.
The Wilderness was currently in a tumultuous period, and no one could be sure who would ultimately emerge as the dominant force.
“Yes.” The Minister of War knelt on one knee.
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Fu Qu blinked, amazed.
“She really is popular, getting marriage proposals time and again.”
But she didn’t dwell on it. Glancing at Meng Qingzhou walking the dog, she felt a bit frustrated.
“The book says that the more a woman throws herself at a man, the less valuable she appears. She must be aloof to create a stark contrast and attract his attention.”
“I’ve followed the advice, but it doesn’t seem to work at all.”
Thinking about it, Fu Qu couldn’t help but maintain her aloof demeanor and cleared her throat, “Hey, why are you ignoring…”
Meng Qingzhou, who was walking the dog, suddenly trembled, quickly threw the leash aside, and said, “Big Yellow, walk yourself for a while.”
“Whatever you have to say, we’ll talk later. I have something to do.”
Meng Qingzhou hurriedly greeted and rushed back to his room.
Sunlight Lord: “……”
Unbelievable! (Angrily throws the leash) Does the Lord have no temper?
Walking myself, what is this!
“Frustrated and cold, I can’t stay in this house anymore. The Lord is leaving home.” Sunlight Lord muttered through gritted teeth.
Fu Qu opened her mouth, reaching out as if to touch his back, feeling aggrieved.
Hmph!
Do you hate me so much that you don’t even want to say a word?
**In the Room**
Meng Qingzhou heard the system prompt in his ear.
**Ding! Pre-task—Defeat Long Aotian, completed.**
**Ding! Main task activated!**
**Assist the Great Jin Dynasty in becoming a dominant force. Progress: 0%—10%.**
**Reward: Immortal Grade Sword Sense of Time and Space upgraded to Emperor Grade Sword Sense of Time and Space!**
**Emperor Grade Sword Sense of Time and Space: Comprehend—Time and Space. Vast seas and rivers, comprehend—Time and Space. Projection.**
Meng Qingzhou’s heart pounded wildly. He instinctively lifted his blindfold, only to remember he was blind, and laughed at himself.
“Strange, the system’s main task is to assist the Empress in unifying the empire?”
“Damn, why isn’t it about the wonderful life of the Space-Time Sword Saint and his mortal wife!”
As for the progress bar increasing by 10%, Meng Qingzhou thought for a moment and understood.
He had helped the Empress subdue the seven major forces, greatly enhancing the Great Jin Dynasty’s foundation, bringing it closer to unifying the empire.
“Unfortunately, I’ve retired from the Great Jin court. It will be hard to earn system rewards in the future.” Meng Qingzhou smiled calmly.
To gain is my fortune, to lose is my fate.
What you can’t get means it never belonged to you, and you shouldn’t force it.
At least, he had upgraded the Immortal Grade Sword Sense of Time and Space to Emperor Grade. This was a huge gain!
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