Demon Emperor

Chapter 69 Starting tomorrow, I will abstain from alcohol!
The mere mention of the four words "God of the State" immediately awakened Ruan Hu, making him realize the importance of this deity.

As Ruan Hu was pondering, the Heavenly Maiden Miaoxiang drew closer and called out softly.

"His Majesty!"

"His Majesty?"

As Ruan Hu was deep in thought, he looked up. Tian Nu sat beside him, leaning against the table, her face looking directly at him.

Today, the celestial maiden wore a light yellow silk robe, with a thin gauze skirt draped over her arm. She wore no makeup, yet her beauty surpassed that of pearls and jade.

Her thick, dark hair was styled into a snake-shaped bun, adorned with a golden hairpin.

Her skin was like jade, her figure was supple, and her temperament was noble.

Not too thin, but not too fat either; if she were even a fraction more or less, she would fall short of that perfect look.

Noticing Ruan Hu's gaze, Miao Xiang Tian Nu moved closer, and their eyes met.

He asked, "Am I beautiful?"

If it were an ordinary person, being looked at so closely by a goddess who is like a celestial being, they would probably have avoided her long ago.

However, Ruan Hu did not back down at all. In the past, he would look at whatever he liked without restraint, but today he only looked into the other person's eyes.

Ruan Hu: "Beautiful."

These two pairs of eyes also reflect the different characteristics of the two people.

One is as aggressive as fire, the other as deep and mysterious as water.

Miaoxiang Tiannu: "But my beauty, putting aside everything else, is no less than that of Bai Gu Shen."

"In terms of identity and background, Bai Gu was once a righteous god of a country."

"And we are worlds apart from the ancient Queen Mother of the West."

"Even the goddess Luoshen is like a firefly or the bright moon compared to her."

"In this world, the so-called stunning beauties are like flowers of a hundred colors, each different."

"As beautiful as I am, Your Majesty can have as many as you desire."

"And Kyushu has no shortage of even more beautiful things."

"The emperor governs people, but is not controlled by them."

"But there is only one ruler of all the lands and regions of the Nine Provinces."

After speaking, the celestial maiden sat back down, her voice becoming softer and slower, and even more deeply moving.

"In the future."

"If Your Majesty wishes to restore order to the land and become the ruler of the nine provinces."

“We must not miss out on a god of the state like the God of the Land.”

No wonder the topic suddenly shifted to this; was this a subtle jab at him, or perhaps an attempt to motivate him?

Once you become the ruler of the Nine Provinces, what could be better?

Seeing that the Heavenly Maiden Miaoxiang was trying every possible way to make him take it seriously, Ruan Hu couldn't help but say something.

"I understand the Heavenly Maiden's meaning. I am determined to obtain this God of the State."

After Ruan Hu finished expressing his opinion, he then asked a question.

"However, please tell me in detail about the special features of the God of the Land and the God of the Land."

When Miaoxiang Tiannu saw that Ruan Hu had given her a positive response, she smiled sweetly, seemingly very happy.

Then, the Celestial Maiden Miaoxiang explained in detail the special characteristics of this local deity.

The celestial maiden Miaoxiang rose and gracefully walked to a map in the hall.

"Your Majesty can regard this Shegong (local deity) as a county magistrate in the realm of gods."

Ruan Hu looked at the map: "The county magistrate?"

Miaoxiang Tiannu pointed to the map: "Shegong is a deity who can be appointed in various parts of the Nine Provinces, but as for what they should do and what they can do, it depends on how Your Majesty and I use them."

"With the aid of the God of Millet's techniques, a bountiful harvest can be achieved in the region."

"With the aid of the Spring God's magic, the population of a place can prosper."

"If used properly, it will lead to a sage emperor ruling the world and the country being peaceful and prosperous."

Ruan Hu continued to look into Tian Nu's eyes.

Previously, he only thought the celestial maiden was beautiful in appearance, but today he seemed to see another layer of beauty. In short, Ruan Hu was able to catch the other party to help him at the very beginning, which was truly his good fortune.

Ruan Hu stood up and said to her.

"Tonight, I have already secretly summoned Yuchi Chongwu. That local deity cannot escape."

The Heavenly Maiden Miaoxiang bowed and offered her compliments.

In the eyes.

There is both praise and expectation.

"It turns out Your Majesty had already made arrangements; it was I who was being long-winded."

The Mirror of Illusion and Reality lit up, and the celestial maiden, enveloped by layers of clouds, flew back to the celestial palace within the bronze mirror.

As Ruan Hu watched the celestial maiden depart, he suddenly recalled her words earlier, in which she used a beautiful woman to elicit the importance of the ruler of the Nine Provinces and the state.

He said a lot. It was all to make Ruan Hu understand the importance of this god of the state, but it also seemed to contain some other kind of advice.

"Do you think I've gone too far?"

Ruan Hu disagreed; he remembered that phrase again.

"To govern people without being controlled by them."

"It means that when you are in charge of people, you must always be clear-headed and not be misled by them."

Ruan Hu immediately recalled his recent life of extravagance and debauchery. Ever since Chen Yaoji entered the palace, Ruan Hu had become obsessed with listening to music every day and would occasionally have a few drinks.

Once the wine enters the stomach, how can one not become confused and easily swayed by others?

Alcohol is truly harmful!

"Starting tomorrow."

"Quit drinking!"
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Yuchi Chongwu has been away from the capital for some time now, instead leading troops to train in Can County.

However, he also heard some news.

He knew what had happened in Xijing City, and he also knew that the emperor intended to send him to Wu County.

In the cold wind of the night.

Yuchi Chongwu, wearing a cloak, hurried through the imperial city gate, closely following the eunuch in front of him. He felt no chill in his heart, only as if a fire was burning inside him.

"Commander of the Western Barbarian Righteous Army Prefecture".

This is an official position that allows one to establish a government and a military post, something every military man strives for in his lifetime. If he succeeds, he can truly become a general who can stand alone.

Upon hearing what had happened in the imperial court, Yuchi Chongwu's first thought was...

"His Majesty's kindness is as high as the sky and as deep as the earth. If I am able to become the governor this time, I will repay him with my life."

Yuchi Chongwu was extremely grateful to the emperor.

As they walked, Yuchi Chongwu took out a jade pendant and placed it in the eunuch's hand. He did not ask why the emperor had summoned him, but instead inquired about recent events in the court.

The eunuch accepted the jade pendant, and seeing that it wasn't about matters concerning the emperor or the palace, he had no qualms about asking.

Speaking of the past, the emperor defied public opinion and appointed him as the governor of the Western Barbarian Righteous Army Prefecture.

"However, Master Huang strongly opposes this, so this matter still depends on you, General Yuchi..."

Upon hearing this, Yuchi Chongwu felt a surge of nameless rage.

"hateful!"

"What grudge do I hold against this old dog that he would do this to me?"

He didn't recall having any past grievances with Huang Hui, and he understood that it was a struggle for interests.

However, at this moment, it does not prevent the two from becoming mortal enemies.

Blocking someone's path to promotion and wealth is a greater hatred than killing one's parents.

They entered the hall.

Yuchi Chongwu vaguely saw the emperor's figure, then knelt down forcefully and kowtowed several times.

"His Majesty!"

The emperor told him to get up, and Yuchi Chongwu stood up respectfully, still bowing his head and clasping his hands as he looked at the floor tiles.

Ruan Hu pointed to the other side, where he saw a table between the curtains of the two pillars in the middle, and a letter on the table.

"have a look!"

Yuchi Chongwu immediately knelt down again: "Your subject dares not."

Ruan Hu said, "I told you to see it."

Yuchi Chongwu then picked it up and read it. After reading just the beginning, his expression changed. It was a letter written to General Pei Yuanxiao.

Although it is unsigned, you can guess who wrote it just by looking at the content.

Huang Hui.

"finish watching?"

Yuchi Chongwu was furious: "Your Majesty, I will go and kill this traitor right now."

Ruan Hu shook his head: "What's the use of just killing Huang Hui?"

Yuchi Chongwu knelt on the ground: "I will do whatever Your Majesty tells me to do."

Ruan Hu walked to the map and pointed to a point: "I want this Yan County to no longer belong to the Huang family."

Yuchi Chongwu said, "Your subject will go immediately."

Ruan Hu: "After you did this, I'm afraid the scions of the powerful families in Xicheng will no longer tolerate you."

Yuchi Chongwu said nonchalantly, "I am not one of them. There is only one sky above me."

Yuchi Chongwu's words were filled with murderous intent; even just listening to his voice, one could sense the impending bloodshed.

but.

Ruan Hu liked it very much.

(End of this chapter)