My reborn husband and son are thinking about how to kill me every day.

Ji Yunshuang felt that she needed to find him some helpers.

She thought of Yan Xin, whom she had thrown into the space and imprisoned, and whom she hadn't had time to care for.

Yan Xin had already woken up from his coma.

He woke up to find himself locked in a spacious yet dimly lit room. He tried to open the door and go out, but it was as if he were trapped. He was stuck in the middle of the room, unable to touch the walls.

He recalled the feeling of trying to escape when Ji Yunshuang captured him. He knew without a doubt that this was a trick used by that woman.

He strained, trying to break through that invisible barrier, but although it appeared to be nothing, it was as solid as iron, and he couldn't break through it no matter what he did. In the end, he not only gained nothing but also ended up covered in injuries.

He began to feel uneasy. Could that woman really be a goddess?

If not, then what is the reason for all this?

It was so mysterious that he couldn't come up with a reasonable explanation no matter how hard he tried.

If that's true, wouldn't he have truly offended the gods? Wouldn't his and his father's plans be extremely disrespectful?

As time went on, Yan Xin grew increasingly uneasy. By the time Ji Yunshuang remembered him and came to see him, his psychological defenses had already crumbled.

Upon seeing Ji Yunshuang, he paused for a moment before immediately kneeling down and saying, "It was my fault. Please forgive me, Fairy."

Ji Yunshuang raised an eyebrow. "Just an offense?"

Yan Xin knelt on the ground and said sincerely, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have disbelieved the fairy and tried to run away."

Ji Yunshuang sized him up.

Although his psychological defenses had long since crumbled because she had kept him locked up in such a special way, and he now believed that she was a deity.

But as a son whom the Minister's family had painstakingly cultivated, even at this point, he only entrusted some insignificant matters to them.

She used her telekinesis to move a chair over, sat down, and looked down at him, saying, "Is that all?"

Yan Xin stared blankly at the chair that had suddenly appeared in the empty room. The string he had been trying to control snapped completely, and he stopped struggling and confessed everything they had done and their plans.

He kept kowtowing to Ji Yunshuang, "I know I was wrong, please give me a chance to atone for my sins."

I... I can help you. I have many connections in the capital. My father and I can help you win them over.

I can get them to work for you and tell you everything Emperor Zhou Gong is planning.

Ji Yunshuang sighed, "But your father doesn't have your awareness!"

“I can persuade my father! We’ll do whatever the fairy wants.” Yan Xin assured him, “I was foolish before and failed to recognize the fairy’s identity in time… Give us a chance.”

Ji Yunshuang looked at him and thought for a moment, then felt that letting him farm in the space was too lenient on him. Farming in the space was no longer a punishment, but a benefit.

The fragrance emitted by the Merit Tree can nourish the body and repair damage; it's no exaggeration to say that the air in the space has the effect of prolonging life.

Why should Yan Xin enjoy such benefits?

She said, "Then you should seize the opportunity."

After saying that, she left the space and went to the cell where Minister Yan was being held.

When Minister Yan saw Ji Yunshuang, he snorted coldly and said, "Don't think that I will submit just because you've locked me up."

Ji Yunshuang ignored him and simply released Yan Xin from the space.

Minister Yan was about to speak, but before he could utter a word, he saw a person suddenly appear in front of him.

And this was the son he held onto with hope.

He was initially relieved that the two had acted separately. Although he had mistakenly sent Fu Jiayou to Ji Yunshuang, at least Xin'er had escaped.

Xin'er knew he had been captured and would try to rescue him. But she never expected that her son would also fall into Ji Yunshuang's hands.

And how did she do that? How can someone suddenly appear?

Just as he was filled with doubt and uncertainty, Yan Xin spoke up.

"Father, she really is a deity. Uncle Yan and the others have all pledged their allegiance to her. You should stop being so stubborn. Let's all pledge our allegiance to His Majesty the Divine Lord!"

Minister Yan pondered what he had just witnessed, considered his current predicament, and the deeper meaning behind his son's words...

He slowly knelt down before Ji Yunshuang and said piously, "It was my foolishness that I failed to recognize the immortal's identity early on, which led me to do many wrong things. I beg Your Majesty the Immortal Lord to punish me."

Ji Yunshuang said, "You figured it out so quickly?"

Minister Yan bowed his head to the ground and said sincerely, "I was too foolish before, trying to shake a tree like an ant. I beg Your Majesty to give us a chance."

Ji Yunshuang guessed that he was definitely not convinced.

However, he is flexible and adaptable.

"Tell me, why would I need you? I don't lack manpower, so why would I need two people who might betray me at any moment?"

Yan Xin hurriedly said, "My father has long held the position of Minister and enjoys the deep trust of Emperor Zhou Gong. He also understands the intricate relationships in the capital. After Your Majesty conquers the capital, my father can use his connections and information to quell the internal strife in the capital as soon as possible and stabilize the capital more quickly."

"Yes, yes, yes!" Minister Yan nodded and said, "Not only can I help Your Majesty stabilize the capital as soon as possible, but I can also contribute when Your Majesty attacks the capital, so that Your Majesty can take the capital and unify the Great Zhou... no, unify the Great Qi."

Ji Yunshuang said, "Who told you I was going to attack the capital?"

Minister Yan said, "Your Majesty does not want to attack the capital, but others do not think so. They will not let it go so easily! Sooner or later, you and Emperor Zhou Gong will have to fight a battle."

"I can win over the major powers in the capital to Your Majesty's side, thus reducing civilian casualties during Your Majesty's attack on the capital."

Yan Xin also said, "That's right. Even if His Majesty doesn't want to attack the capital, other forces won't agree and will definitely try their best to sow discord."

Minister Yan nodded in agreement and said, "The reason why Emperor Gong of Zhou sent me to Jingyang City this time is because he believed the instigation of King Jing of Qi."

"King Qi Jing's attempts to sow discord have failed this time, so he will surely resort to other methods; he will not give up easily."

Ji Yunshuang raised an eyebrow and looked at him, saying, "Then, in your opinion, what is most important to me right now?"

"In my opinion, King Jing of Qi is now just a stray dog ​​and not worth worrying about. As long as Your Majesty can keep your troops from rebelling, they are nothing but clowns."

The more Minister Yan spoke, the clearer his thoughts became, and the more he realized that he had been too arrogant and foolish before.

He had even previously fantasized about uncovering Ji Yunshuang's secrets so he could become the ruler of the world.

Ji Yunshuang now holds the military strength of the entire Qi Kingdom, plus the military strength she accumulated in the Zhou Kingdom.

Just the sheer size of her army instilled fear in Emperor Gong of Zhou.

And given her ability to amass such a large military force in such a short time, how could she be an incompetent person who would allow them to discover her secrets and thus control her?

He regrets it!

I regret not realizing this sooner, and for having such arrogant dreams, which led to such a crushing defeat.

What Minister Yan said were all principles that Ji Yunshuang already understood. These words were nothing new to her and of little use.

She looked at Minister Yan with little interest, clearly dissatisfied with his words.

Upon seeing this, Minister Yan immediately felt a sense of alarm.

Yes, she's no ordinary person; everything he'd said was essentially nonsense. If he wanted her to treat him differently and value him, he had to properly demonstrate his unique strengths.

That made her willing to take the risk of using herself.

He had previously tried to fool her and get away with it.

His mind raced. "His Majesty is wise and capable, so he certainly doesn't take the little Prince Qi Jing seriously."

But he's like a rat in the gutter; he can't cause any big trouble, but the things he does in secret are truly disgusting.

A hint of approval appeared in Ji Yunshuang's eyes.

Minister Yan said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to serve you and kill these rats hiding in the gutter, so as not to offend Your Majesty's eyes."

Ji Yunshuang nodded and asked, "How do we kill them? With the snakes you raise?"

Minister Yan, feeling somewhat embarrassed by his own crude and unrefined scheme, said, "I was foolish before and made a fool of myself in front of Your Majesty. I will never use such a clumsy plan again."

Ji Yunshuang said, "There's no need to be so self-deprecating! Actually, your plan isn't that bad."

"If I hadn't arrived in time, you might have actually succeeded. Your snakes are very well-raised, far beyond what most people can do. Have you been training them for a long time?"

When Yan Zhengquan and others confessed, they were unable to specify where the snakes came from.

When Yan Xin was giving his explanation, he also failed to say where those snakes came from.

The blind man selling medicine in the west of the city that Li Mingrui mentioned earlier couldn't specify what kind of medicine he used to feed the snakes.

She always felt that these snakes were very evil, which unconsciously reminded her of the witch clan.

Her long-standing cautious approach and her unwavering sixth sense made her instinctively feel that she couldn't overlook this suspicious detail.

However, to prevent them from prying into her thoughts, she always pretended to be indifferent to the matter.

Minister Yan also failed to realize that Ji Yunshuang was concerned about the snakes. He said, "To my shame, those snakes were not trained by me. It was a friend of mine who is very knowledgeable in this area."

Ji Yunshuang asked, "Is that friend of yours also in the city this time?"

"No! He didn't come with me; he only taught me the method." Minister Yan sensed something was amiss and tentatively asked, "Does Your Majesty need my friend to serve you? If Your Majesty needs him, I am willing to introduce you."

Ji Yunshuang said, "I am somewhat curious. If possible, I would like to meet your friend."

Minister Yan asked, "Your Majesty, were any of the snakes from that day still alive?"

Ji Yunshuang said, "Could it be that you need to use a snake to contact your friend?"

"Exactly!" Minister Yan said, "My friend is a loner and doesn't like to associate with others. I became friends with him unintentionally. If you want to contact him, you can use a snake to deliver a message."

Ji Yunshuang laughed and said, "This is the first time I've heard of something so interesting. I never thought snakes could deliver messages."

Minister Yan was secretly delighted and said with a hint of flattery, "If Your Majesty is curious, I can personally write a letter and have the snake deliver it to my friend."

Ji Yunshuang seemed genuinely intrigued by the matter and casually said, "It's fine to take a look."