Ruthless Host and Her Little Darling Quick Transmigration

"From this day forth, I proclaim to the world that I, Emperor Yin Minghao of the Holy Kingdom, have received the decree of Heaven to unify the world. I have dispatched envoys to convey to all nations that those who do not surrender within three months shall be killed! I hereby appoint Du Weijian, Minister of Revenue, as the vanguard, and order him to depart immediately with the divine sword Qinghong!"

Another one is about to depart. The last one was at least a prince with the Imperial Guards protecting him, so his life should not be in danger.

Du Weijian, the Minister of Revenue, was a mere civil official, incapable of lifting heavy objects. Yet he was being sent to the front lines as a vanguard—wasn't that sending him to his death?

With a vast disparity in national strength and the enemy outnumbering them, Du Weijian was conflicted. Looking into the emperor's calm eyes, he swallowed everything.

"Your subject obeys the decree!" If the emperor commands death, the subject has no choice but to die. Only the pity for his unborn child, born without a father, destined to live in misery.

Is loyalty to the emperor right or wrong?

The thought popped into his head, but he quickly suppressed it.

So be it! Consider it fulfilling my dream before I die.

"Vanguard Du has considerable insight into military strategy, and I have complete confidence in you. Don't let me down. On the day of your triumphant return, I will surely reward you handsomely." Duan Jiufeng watched his struggling expression finally settle into calm. He was only 70% confident in defeating Du Weijian, but he was 100% confident in defeating Qinghong. My sister's sword is the most loyal!

Du Weijian looked up at the emperor with a blank expression, while the emperor's expression remained calm.

Is the emperor truly foolish or feigning it? Was his past wisdom all an act?

The Ministry of Rites had already drafted the imperial edict, and Duan Jiufeng affixed the imperial seal to it before ordering the eunuch to deliver it to Du Xianfeng.

Du Weijian received the imperial edict, but before he could even kowtow to express his gratitude, a dazzling seven-colored ray of light shot out from the Empress's hand, carrying the newly appointed Du Qianfeng to the heavens. It even thoughtfully used a silk thread to sweep away the imperial edict that had fallen to the ground.

Ugh, I have to be a mother hen every time, it's so tiring!

Minister Du sped away, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye. Du Weijian's departure was effortless, leaving the remaining court officials utterly petrified. What was that? What had swept Minister Du away? This was terrifying. Would they be next to vanish?

The crowd's gazes subtly fell upon the Empress. Could it be that the Empress truly possessed sorcery?

The court officials silently took a step back, and even the area around Minister Wang was left empty.

"Everyone, there is no need to panic. That seven-colored light just now was the divine sword Qinghong, bestowed by the gods. With it, we can reach the border in an hour. It is for this reason that I decided to unify this chaotic world and give the people a peaceful life."

What the Emperor said is no longer important! What matters is that such a divine sword actually exists in this world!

What are Qi and Wei? Let's take them down! They've been harassing our borders, burning, killing, and looting year after year, utterly inhuman! This time, we'll wipe them out!

The court officials arrived bleary-eyed and left in a daze. They would likely never forget what happened in court today.

First, dark clouds appeared above the Third Prince's head, and he was bestowed the title of Rain God. Then, Vanguard Du was taken away by a beam of seven-colored light, supposedly to the border, and whether he will return is another matter.

The world is about to descend into chaos!

Even if one were to flee, one wouldn't know where to go. The world is in chaos; the Holy Kingdom is practically a haven of peace. As a citizen of the Holy Kingdom, must one truly abandon one's country? Leave one's homeland and wander in another?

People who were originally planning to hoard grain gradually gave up on the idea. They intended to go to a restaurant to relax, but the main street was blocked off! Upon further inquiry, they learned that the Emperor planned to repair the road before the ancestral worship ceremony.

This...this is going to lead to the downfall of the nation!

The journey from here to Changshan is long and arduous; it cannot be completed in just three to five days. The financial, human, and material resources required are astronomical.

How did His Majesty the Emperor, who was once so wise, suddenly become so arrogant?

Minister Yan of the Ministry of Justice rushed home and began writing a memorial without stopping, preparing to risk his life to remonstrate with the emperor at the morning court the next day. If the emperor refused to retract his decree, he would have no choice but to commit suicide in the palace. After all, he was already old and had lived long enough. If his death could awaken the emperor, he could die with a smile on his face.

After writing the memorial, Lord Yan contacted his friends Lord Wei and Lord Shi and explained his plans.

Two close friends and colleagues, who had worked together for many years, wanted to offer some advice. However, Lord Yan was determined to die, so the two friends had no choice but to accompany him and promised to lend him a hand at the morning court session!

Lord Yan went to bed early to rest and prepare for the most glorious moment of his life. His country needed him now, and his righteous act tomorrow was crucial to turning the tide and preventing the collapse of the Holy Kingdom.

The next day, Lord Yan was filled with excitement as he prepared to attend court. His court attire made him appear even more dignified and upright.

Touching his court robes, Lord Yan recalled the first time he wore them.

Full of ambition and youthful righteousness, he was ready to make a name for himself in the imperial court. However, upon entering the court, he encountered setbacks at every turn, and over the years he lived a mediocre life, achieving nothing.

Today is probably the greatest contribution he has ever made in his life. For the Holy Kingdom, it was all worth it!

The carriage arrived smoothly at the palace; the usually bumpy official road was unusually flat today.

Lord Yan was so excited that he ignored all of this.

When Lord Wei arrived, Lord Yan was already there. He quickly pulled Lord Yan aside, saying, "You can't submit that memorial from last night!"

"Why? I, Yan, am not a coward who fears death. If you are afraid, you don't need to take care of my wife, children, and elderly parents. If I die, I die; the historians will give me justice!"

His friend knew he was stubborn and wouldn't listen unless he was told something harsh. "I'm afraid you'll become a laughingstock even if you die! Hold off on submitting the memorial for now. Go and take a look after court, and you'll realize how wrong this was."

"Enter the hall!" The eunuch's distinctive voice interrupted their conversation.

"The main hall is open, hurry inside!"

Lord Yan glanced at Lord Wei suspiciously, then frowned and entered the main hall.

The Emperor had not yet arrived, but Lord Yan's heart sank slowly.

"Everyone has seen Chaoyang Road, the main thoroughfare of Shengjing, right?"

"It's said to be called a cement road, which is clean and flat, and can be used within half a day after it's laid."

"This stuff was made by the Ministry of Works, and it was laid out in the suburbs in just one day. It saves time and effort, and is durable and sturdy. If this were laid out on all the official roads, the transport of grain would be several times faster."

"Minister of Works, you really kept this a secret! You didn't even tell your old friend."

"Your Majesty is wise. This was made by Your Majesty, how dare I take credit? Here I can reveal that something even more shocking will appear before you all in the future. As for what it is? It is still a secret for now, so I cannot tell you."

"Why have you become so cunning lately? What's the difference between saying something and not saying anything at all?"

Hearing their words, Lord Yan almost lost control. How could everyone know about such a big matter, except for him?

Lord Yan looked at his other friend, Lord Shi, whose face was filled with amazement and admiration. Whom did he admire? It was self-evident.

He considered them his best friends and told them about his plan to die for his cause. They turned a blind eye and watched him go to his death!

Lord Yan suddenly felt hopeless about life and thought he might as well die.

Looking at the faces of the court officials chatting and laughing, he felt extremely unwilling.

You want to see me die, don't you?

I'm going to outlive all of you and make you all furious!