Chapter 1897: 898: Peace Under Heaven! (Part 2)
Chapter 1897: Chapter 898: Peace Under Heaven! (Part 2)
“Your Majesty, accomplished in both literary and martial virtues, your achievements surpass those of this age. You are a once-in-a-millennium figure, invincible since entering the path of martial arts. This time will be no exception. How could it be that Daoist Tianxu thinks Your Majesty will be defeated?”
Song Yingqiao retorted.
The smile on Daoist Tianxu’s face froze momentarily, then melted away as he shook his head:
“How could it be possible? Your Majesty is invincible. How could you be defeated? When I bet on Your Majesty back then, it was precisely because of your extraordinary Qi Fortune. Naturally, there will be no defeat in this battle.”
“What does Sect Leader Zhao think?”
Zhao Danqing smiled without speaking, offering no response, only clasping his hands and gazing into the void.
Daoist Ling Xu sighed solemnly: “It’s a pity that our strength is too feeble to assist Your Majesty. We can only pray here for Your Majesty and for Great Yan.”
“Your Majesty will be fine.”
Song Yingqiao nodded slightly.
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In Ping’an County, the county magistrate Wang Ping, who had been busy for a long time, also exhaled a sigh of relief, casually taking off his official robe, his forehead showing sweat. The previous chaos indeed kept him very busy.
Only by utilizing all the forces of the county government was he barely able to maintain peace. Largely, it was because he was a familiar face of the Emperor, so no one dared to act rashly in front of him.
Imagine what other state and county territories will be like.
“Sir, the outside motivations have subsided.” A young man dressed in a constable’s attire quickly came to Wang Ping’s side, whispering.
“How are other counties?”
“The counties around have different degrees of disturbances, but they probably won’t make too much trouble. After all, Your Majesty’s authority is too weighty, still among us Qingzhou people.
Those people were just reckless in panic.
Although Great Yan has not long been founded, Your Majesty has implemented benevolent governance, exempted taxes, nurtured the people, and the good days of the people haven’t been enough to incite real rebellion.”
The young constable knows Wang Ping was once a childhood friend of the Emperor, so he naturally speaks favorably, not daring to provoke.
But in fact, accompanying previous natural disasters and warfare, the entire Central Plains is actually in turmoil; the people may not have any thoughts, but under the instigation of the willful ones, it’s hard to say.
After all, still, that phrase, Great Yan hasn’t long been founded, the forces that were once exterminated, it’s inevitable there aren’t residuals among them.
If really spreading that heaven and earth will perish, the human world faces a great calamity, who wouldn’t take the opportunity to indulge themselves? Who wouldn’t seize enough resources for living?
To many, if not Great Yan but Former Jin were ruling, under this sweeping calamity in the human world, heaven and earth would certainly fall into chaos.
The Central Plains would crumble.
“That’s good.” Wang Ping opened his eyes, casually glancing at the beam:
“Yuan, brother… His Majesty loves the people like his children and is considerate of their feelings. Unlike those despots of Former Jin who enjoyed tormenting the people, His Majesty doesn’t wish for anything to trouble the people.”
Now with the disaster gone, everything is peaceful, and life will get better and better.”
“Sir, you understand much and have a far-reaching view; I am utterly impressed.” The constable wore a flattering smile, praising Wang Ping.
“Me? I’m just a fortunate attendant; if it weren’t for His Majesty’s support, my life would have been destined to be a constable.”
“That only means your fortune is flourishing.”
“Haha….”
“Sir, recently in Baili Tower, it’s said another Oiran has arrived. The harlot has approached me several times, just waiting for you to visit; you see, about us….”
“Am I such a person?”
“Uh….”
“Besides, didn’t you say the girls there only perform without selling their bodies?”
“Naturally, they only perform for me, but for you, Sir, they would certainly perform and sell themselves. Moreover…. Sir, if you don’t pay after playing, doesn’t that count as not selling?”
“You remind me of an old acquaintance.”
“Ah, may I ask who?”
“Haha…. Let’s go tomorrow; today we’ll rest.”
“Alright, I’ll go to Baili Tower later and have them prepare for tomorrow.”
“Appreciated.” Wang Ping nodded in satisfaction.
“Hehe, learned it all from being by your side, Sir.”
“Learn well, and your future will have limitless potential.”
“Being with you, Sir, I’ll never finish learning….”
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Meanwhile, several Daoists in Taoist Divine Palace are continuously discussing and guessing, the worries in their hearts unable to be put down, especially since despite soul messaging, Jiang He has yet to respond.
It’s hard not to overthink.
Temporarily led by Chu Changfeng, they placated everyone and continued with the prior plan, hiding resources, hiding strength to prepare for a comeback. Of course, this is based on Chen Yuan’s failure.
If Chen Yuan wins, it will naturally be a joyful occasion.
Yang Huatian and Li Su Qing both had no objections.
Princess Pingyang and her daughter, Shen Yanshu and her sister, Shangguan Hong, sister Zhang, Lady Xu, and others, at this moment were all hoping for the day when good news would arrive.
In the small county.
Su Ziyue slowly rocked the Crown Prince Chen Cheng in her arms. Just a moment ago, Chen Cheng, who had been crying, seemed to have tired from crying and closed his eyes to sleep.
Looking at the little fellow with features somewhat similar to Chen Yuan, Su Ziyue’s eyes were filled with motherly love, her gaze dazed, lost in thought.
Jiang Xue, in a simple colored little dress, stood by, curiously looking at the boy in the cradle but being too short to see, looking up instead.
Li Hongshuang gently stroked Jiang Xue’s hair, asked softly:
“Is little Cheng asleep?”
“Mm, he’s asleep.”
“Seeing him sleeping so well, it’s certain His Majesty will be fine. Children are most spiritually sensitive; it’s a good omen.”
“I hope so.”
Su Ziyue, disinterested in conversing, only sighed.
“Should I….” Li Hongshuang still wanted to say more when suddenly her brows raised, she blinked a few times, thinking she had seen wrong, then widened her eyes joyfully.
But immediately, she tightly shut her mouth ready to exclaim.
Su Ziyue noticed Li Hongshuang’s anomaly, her brows slightly furrowing:
“What’s the matter?”
“Nothing… nothing…”
“You…”
Just as Su Ziyue was about to speak, suddenly a sturdy arm wrapped around her slender waist, instinctively filling her heart with joy, realizing something, she quickly turned her head to look.
She saw Chen Yuan gleefully watching her, the corners of his mouth curling into a smile.
Jiang He also walked over to Li Hongshuang, wrapping an arm around her.
“Father.”
Jiang Xue exclaimed and immediately rushed over.
“Are you alright?”
Su Ziyue opened her mouth, having thousands of words, ultimately only condensed to this sentence.
“I’m fine.”
“That’s good.”
Afterwards, there was a strange calm.
“Your Majesty, I want….”
Chen Yuan instantly understood, tossing Chen Cheng ’to Jiang He’, gave a knowing look, and directly took Su Ziyue away. Jiang He looked speechless, just about to bounce Chen Cheng.
Yet only saw Li Hongshuang blush, blinking.
Jiang He exhaled deeply, placing Chen Cheng in the nearby cradle, giving Jiang Xue a few instructions, then leaving the Exterminating Immortal Sword for guard, next taking Li Hongshuang away.
Leaving only a baffled Jiang Xue, unclear of what’s happening.
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Three days later, the Human Emperor of the Humanity, the Holy Martial Emperor of Great Yan, held a court assembly, issuing three Imperial Decrees consecutively, spreading notifications to appease the world, heal the people, dredge rivers, and clear farmland.
To salvage the losses caused by this heaven-wide calamity.
It’s not a grand affair. Though the crisis incurred considerable losses, the foundation of the Great Yan Dynasty is enough to endure.
And the appearance of Human Emperor Chen Yuan completely settled all hearts.
Exciting the people, and making the willful ones sigh in secret.
On July nineteenth, peace throughout the world, without incident.
On July twentieth, Chen Yuan departed the peaceful capital, once again relinquishing state affairs, preparing to head to the East Sea to seek opportunities, and once the opportunity settles.
Cultivation rises again, preparing to establish the Heavenly Court and thoroughly refine the Eternal Life Platform.
He only hopes, this time, nothing unexpected occurs.
Now, in his eyes, only the last evil forces remain.
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