After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Qin Yichen narrowed his eyes slightly, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. He deliberately kept everyone in suspense before slowly saying, "Father, why don't you guess what kind of person in this world would be willing to serve the court without even asking for any real benefits?"

Upon hearing this, the Qin Emperor frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

His wise and profound eyes kept turning, and countless candidates flashed through his mind, but no matter how much he thought about it, he could not find an answer that fully met the criteria.

Time ticked by, and Emperor Qin grew increasingly anxious. He growled at Qin Yichen, "You brat, stop playing games with me! Tell me the truth!"

Qin Yichen smiled slightly and said confidently, "I believe that the only people who can do this are the most serious criminals in the prison!"

Upon hearing Qin Yichen's words, the Qin Emperor's eyes lit up, and he instantly understood his intention: "You plan to use those vicious and heinous prisoners in the jail to suppress bandits?"

Qin Yichen looked at the Emperor with admiration and quickly replied, "Father is indeed wise and powerful, guessing my thoughts in an instant!"

The Qin Emperor frowned and fell into deep thought.

After a long while, he slowly spoke, "This is easier said than done! Those prisoners are all wild and untamed. If we release them to suppress bandits, they will not only fail to complete the mission, but will also cause even greater trouble. We are raising a tiger to cause trouble."

Qin Yichen replied confidently, "Father, please rest assured. What if I said that I have an absolutely effective way to control these prisoners?"

Emperor Qin's gaze sharpened as he stared intently at Qin Yichen and asked, "Is the method you're referring to the art of soul control?"

Qin Yichen nodded and answered affirmatively, "It is indeed the Soul Control Technique!"

"No!"

Without a second thought, the Qin Emperor refused, “Let’s not even talk about how you can’t control multiple people. Even if you could, you would have to pay a heavy price. At best, you would lose all your cultivation; at worst, you would suffer a backlash and die!”

Qin Yichen said loudly, "Father, you may not know this, but I possess a very special magical artifact. With this artifact, I can control many prisoners at the same time without causing myself any harm."

Upon hearing this, the Qin Emperor's expression turned solemn. He stared at Qin Yichen for a long time before asking in a deep voice, "Why are you so persistent about this matter?"

Qin Yichen replied with a serious expression, "Father, I am well aware of the suffering of the people. If we can resolve the bandit problem, we can not only ensure the safety of the Ye family, but also make the foundation of the Great Qin more stable. I am willing to take the risk and try."

"Furthermore, Father, do not underestimate the bandits' resources. If the bandits are successfully wiped out, the Qin treasury will surely be full!"

The Qin Emperor asked, "If I agree to your use of hardened criminals to suppress bandits, who do you think is suitable to be the general?"

Qin Yichen said, "There are countless fierce generals in the court, and many who are capable of fulfilling their duties. It all depends on which general Father Emperor will appoint!"

"Your subject has only recently been brought back from the common people, and among the people I know, only Lin Wuyang, the deputy commander of the Shadow Guard, is capable of taking on this heavy responsibility!"

The Qin Emperor's face darkened slightly. "If I agree to your use of hardened criminals to suppress bandits, who do you think is suitable to be the general?"

Qin Yichen remained calm and composed, replying neither servile nor arrogant: "The court is filled with valiant generals, as numerous as the stars in the sky. There are countless capable of undertaking such an important task. It all depends on which general Father Emperor will appoint!"

After a moment's thought, he continued, "I have only recently brought you back from the countryside. Among the people I know, only Lin Wuyang, the deputy commander of the Shadow Guard, is capable of taking on this important task!"

The reason for recommending Lin Wuyang is naturally because he is now one of our own.

If a large-scale bandit suppression were to be carried out throughout the entire Qin territory, no fewer than 200,000 troops would be needed, and as the commander of this force, his status and position would naturally rise accordingly.

Lin Wuyang's position as deputy commander of the Shadow Guard is certainly not low, belonging to the fourth rank. Due to its special nature, it is no worse than the fourth rank, but its scope of authority is limited, and it is naturally not comparable to a general who commands 200,000 troops!

The Qin Emperor slowly stood up. "This matter is of great importance. Allow me to consider it further. You may leave now."

Qin Yichen's plan was basically successful, but whether or not Lin Wuyang could be appointed as a general was not something he could decide.

After leaving the Imperial Study, Qin Yichen suddenly had a flash of inspiration, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

If anyone who knows him were here, they would definitely know that this guy is up to no good.

The footsteps that were originally heading out of the palace changed direction.

A faint scent of sandalwood permeated the Fengyi Palace.

Empress Nangong Liyue, dressed in a long robe embroidered with a golden phoenix, sat gracefully on an exquisite couch, sipping her fragrant tea.

Her stunningly beautiful face was made even more radiant by the sunlight streaming through the window, yet her expression at that moment seemed somewhat languid and indifferent.

Just then, a palace maid rushed into the hall, bowed respectfully before the bed, and whispered, "Your Majesty, Prince Jin requests an audience!"

Upon hearing this news, Nangong Liyue, who had been nonchalant, suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes revealing a clear look of surprise.

She frowned slightly, and her red lips parted slightly as she said, "Who? Prince Jin? Why would he suddenly come to see me? Hmph, what nonsense! What gives him the audacity to come before me!"

The palace maid quickly replied, "Yes, Your Highness. This servant will go out immediately to refuse His Highness Prince Jin!"

With that, she turned and prepared to leave.

However, just as the palace maid took a few steps, Nangong Liyue suddenly called out, "Wait!"

The palace maid hurriedly stopped and turned around to ask, "Your Highness, is there anything else you require?"

After a moment's thought, Nangong Liyue sneered, "Fine, let him in. I'd like to see what tricks this 'Prince Jin' is up to!"

The palace maid acknowledged and withdrew.

Before long, Qin Yichen walked into the palace with steady steps, and first respectfully performed a grand salute, "Your subject greets Your Majesty."

Nangong Liyue snorted coldly, "They're getting more and more unruly. They don't even call me 'Mother' anymore."

Qin Yichen retorted, "I'm just afraid of taking away your precious adopted son's position. Besides, what mother calls her own son a wild child when they first meet him?"

He was somewhat displeased that Empress Nangong Liyue appeared to be in good health.

However, his purpose in coming here was simply to annoy her.

Having nothing better to do, I decided to annoy her!

Nangong Liyue's face darkened. "You came here today just to say these things to me?"

Qin Yichen smiled and said, "Of course not. I heard that Her Majesty the Empress was very worried about her adopted son being imprisoned, so I came to visit her."

Hehe, I, the ultimate villain, am most adept at rubbing salt into wounds.

Nangong Liyue trembled with rage, "You unfilial son, don't think I dare not do anything to you!"

Qin Yichen, however, remained unperturbed. "Your Majesty, please calm down. I was merely stating the facts. However, I have another matter to report to you today."

"What's the matter?"

Nangong Liyue suppressed her anger.

"I've heard that your adopted son has offended quite a few powerful people, and they're all waiting to kick you when you're down. It might even implicate Your Majesty."

A hint of mockery lingered in Qin Yichen's eyes.

Nangong Liyue was startled, but she still pretended to be calm. "Hmph, why would I be afraid of those petty tricks?"

"is it?"

Qin Yichen spouted nonsense: "But I've also heard that they have some evidence about Your Majesty secretly cultivating your power, and they're planning to present it to Father Emperor."

Nangong Liyue could no longer sit still. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Your Majesty, I would like to remind you that the situation is delicate and it is best to mind your own business."

After Qin Yichen finished speaking, he gracefully bowed and said, "Your subject takes his leave."

Watching Qin Yichen's departing figure, Nangong Liyue gritted her teeth, "That unfilial son, he dares to threaten me now! I will definitely teach him a lesson in the future!"

Qin Yichen, on the other hand, was in a great mood. He had finally gotten his revenge today.