The atmosphere between the Empress and the Sword Saint grew tense in the court.
For a long time.
Dongfang Liuli seemed a bit guilty, especially since it was the first time her husband had lost his temper at her. She couldn’t help but feel a bit insecure, hiding behind the curtains and muttering softly:
“Why are you being so fierce, you stupid salted fish, dumb salted fish, foolish idiot salted fish!”
“I’m just worried about you, why do you have to act like this…”
Dongfang Liuli’s eyes reddened as she hugged a pillow to her chest, her delicate fingers poking at it fiercely, a tear rolling down uncontrollably.
The usually strong and domineering Empress appeared invulnerable in front of others.
But at home, Dongfang Liuli was just an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl, newly married, and had never been scolded so harshly by Meng Qingzhou before.
This made her feel uncomfortable, her heart aching as if a heavy stone was pressing down on it.
“It’s okay, it’s okay, the salted fish doesn’t know my identity, he’s scolding the Empress, not Dongfang Liuli, yes, that’s right!”
“He’s scolding the Empress, what does it have to do with Dongfang Liuli?”
Dongfang Liuli gently patted her chest, secretly comforting herself, and her mood slightly improved.
But then she thought…
“Damn salted fish, you actually said I can’t bear the weight of Great Jin, even though what you said is true…”
“But I really want to cry…”
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The curtain of the throne had a built-in isolation barrier, so the court officials and Meng Qingzhou didn’t know.
The dignified Empress of Great Jin was hiding behind the curtain, secretly wiping her tears, slapping the pillow, crying and hitting the pillow at the same time.
“Your Majesty, have you considered my proposal?”
“Let me remind you, I am not seeking your approval, but informing you!”
“I’m asking you simply because I’m afraid you’ll complicate things and disrupt my plans.”
Meng Qingzhou leaned on his blind staff, his fingers rubbing the handle.
He seemed indifferent, but he also felt a bit reluctant.
After knowing that the Empress was Dongfang Liuli, Meng Qingzhou felt as if the world had turned upside down, like a giant Truman Show, and then he felt pity for his wife.
Today, he publicly scolded the Empress in court.
It was not Meng Qingzhou’s intention, but if he wasn’t firm, Dongfang Liuli would definitely reject his proposal based on her character.
For Dongfang Liuli’s safety, Meng Qingzhou had to be domineering.
For a long time.
A weak voice came from behind the curtain:
“I… approve.”
“Even if I don’t approve, I can’t stop you, why do you have to ask for my opinion…”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Meng Qingzhou stood straight, not moving, only his mouth moved, his body honestly stayed still.
However, his ears twitched slightly, hearing a hint of a sob in the Empress’ voice, he felt something was wrong.
Could his wife be crying behind the curtain?
No way…
“Damn! If someone else scolded her, Liuli wouldn’t care, but if it’s me…” Meng Qingzhou patted his forehead, feeling more and more distressed.
His wife had to manage state affairs, people’s livelihood, government affairs, wars, national policies, and so on, consuming a huge amount of her lifespan, now her life was hanging by a thread.
“The only solution now is to quickly deal with the Buddhist Kingdom in the west. Once Great Jin unifies the Wilderness, seizes the Buddhist Kingdom’s resources, and if we can find rare treasures to extend her lifespan, that would be even better.”
“If not… I’ll have to rely on the system’s rewards.”
The current main task given by the system was for Meng Qingzhou to help Great Jin strengthen its national power.
By annexing the Sect Alliance, he could obtain an Emperor Grade supreme weapon. If he could annex the Buddhist Kingdom and completely unify the Wilderness, elevating Great Jin to a hegemonic power, the rewards would be even more generous.
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“I’m tired, court dismissed.”
“Meng Qin, continue to serve as my personal guard and escort me back to the palace.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Dongfang Liuli announced the end of the court session, and the court officials all bowed and exited the Golden Throne Hall.
As the officials backed out, they glanced at Meng Qingzhou with strange looks.
These two, could they be planning to…
Everyone knew that the Empress’ Husband resided in the palace, and not long ago, he had driven away members of the Ji family, clearly showing his high level of power.
To act in the palace would be under the Empress’ Husband’s nose…
Would they really disregard his dignity? Or does the current Empress’ Husband enjoy being cuckolded?!
The ministers who didn’t know the truth wildly speculated, while those who were also villagers of Present Village shared knowing smiles.
Good, good, work hard, have more princes and grandsons while you’re young.
The responsibility of expanding Great Jin’s lineage could only be entrusted to the Sword Saint Meng.
“Sword Saint, go for it! As long as you’re brave, the Empress will take maternity leave!” The Minister of Justice smiled, feeling overjoyed.
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Fengming Pavilion.
Meng Qingzhou followed behind Dongfang Liuli. When they arrived at the Empress’ bedchamber, his Sword Sense domain detected Su Qingqiu already waiting at the door.
“Your Majesty, rest early. I shall take my leave.” Meng Qingzhou cupped his hands.
“Wait!”
Dongfang Liuli’s voice was cold, her phoenix eyes glanced at Su Qingqiu, and she said, “You may leave.”
“As for you, Meng Qin… come in with me!”
Upon hearing this, Meng Qingzhou’s eye twitched uncontrollably.
Damn!
Could his silly wife be planning to take revenge on him?
As for the method of revenge…
Damn it, even a fool could guess!
“Ahem, I’ve been feeling unwell lately, and my wife has just recovered from a serious illness. I need to go home and take care of her.” Meng Qingzhou coughed heavily, his fist against his mouth.
“Big Yellow seems to be pregnant too, I need to go back and take care of them.”
“And also… the wheat back home is about to ripen, I need to go back to the village to harvest it.”
“Too many things to do, goodbye, goodbye…”
Swish!
As soon as Meng Qingzhou turned around, Dongfang Liuli’s figure flickered, instantly appearing in front of him, her delicate hand pressed against his chest, pushing him backward into Fengming Pavilion.
Along the way, Dongfang Liuli’s voice was cold:
“What are you afraid of?!”
“The Empress’ Husband is still in the palace, I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?”
“Besides, you dared to publicly scold me in court, if I don’t vent my anger, how can I forgive you.”
“I agreed to let you go to the Western Buddhist Kingdom, but on two conditions.”
Meng Qingzhou took a deep breath, feeling a sense of foreboding, and said with a stiff face, “Please, go ahead.”
Dongfang Liuli’s red lips curved slightly, a faint smile:
“First, you will go in half a month. During this time, I will send spies to investigate the Buddhist Kingdom’s movements. Based on my understanding of the Buddhist Kingdom, since they are using an open scheme, they won’t easily harm the Prime Minister. I need to gather enough information before I can let you go alone.”
“Second, you must carry this Two-Yi Heaven-Connecting Mirror with you, so I can observe you from afar.”
Meng Qingzhou’s Adam’s apple bobbed, cold sweat forming on his forehead.
Damn it, showing off feels good for a moment, but the aftermath is a disaster.
The second condition was simple, but the first condition…
Accompanying Dongfang Liuli for half a month…
“May I ask, Your Majesty, how exactly do you want me to accompany you… for half a month?” Meng Qingzhou’s lips turned pale.
“Of course… just as you think.”
Saying this, Dongfang Liuli gently pushed him, and Meng Qingzhou fell onto the bed.
Only then did he realize that, unknowingly, he had been pushed into Fengming Pavilion, into the bedroom.
“No way!”
“Do you know you’re committing a crime, woman?! Half a month… do you think I’m a donkey?!”
“Qin Liuli! Let go of me!”
“Don’t tear my clothes, ah, damn it, why are you burning all my clothes!”
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