His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

After making proper arrangements in Hongyu Village, Bai Niao Village, and Tukeng Village, Xu Bing returned to Rao Hongcheng. On the way, he took out a piece of white paper from his sleeve and wrote a letter.

Then the crow delivered it to the village chief of Tan Village, instructing him to send two skilled farmers to these three villages on a chosen day to teach them farming techniques.

Their farming techniques were also taught by Xu Bing. With his four-crop grain plan and the halo effect of agriculture, the three villages were able to get on the right track very quickly.

Back in Rao Hongcheng, Xu Bing's carriage traveled through the streets, looking at both sides before finally choosing a shop to stop at.

He stepped off the carriage and looked around the shop.

As a Qi cultivator, when Xu Bing chose a shop, the first thing he would consider was its feng shui.

The shop is conveniently located with wide access roads, but there is one drawback: the two streets in front of the shop intersect each other, resembling a pair of scissors.

This phrase signifies financial loss and the death of family members.

As a result, Ming was in a bustling downtown area, but this shop was the only one that was vacant. Xu Bing inquired with the surrounding shops.

Only then did he realize that the man was the owner of the shop. He had been away recently, and his wife and children had been captured by bandits who were demanding money from him.

Left with no other choice, he had to pawn his shop to redeem his wife and children from the bandits' den.

Upon hearing this, Xu Bing raised an eyebrow and announced that he wanted to buy the shop, so that the original owner would come to Lan Honglou to discuss the matter.

After the news was released, Xu Bingbian quietly returned to the Red Mansion to wait. Most of the miscellaneous matters had been resolved during this trip.

Pushing open the door, a gust of cold wind swept in. Xu Bing took off his cloak and hung it on the wooden lacquered coat rack standing to the right of the door.

The rustling sound startled Ji Yuan, who was still hanging there. He wanted to turn around to see who it was, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

I want to ask a question aloud.

But if it were Xu Bing, wouldn't his actions prove he was afraid? It would damage the emperor's dignity.

Although this posture was inherently devoid of any authority, Ji Yuan couldn't change his mind.

In Xu Bing's eyes, the beautiful woman was like a wooden stake, standing still in the same spot, motionless.

Xu Bing remained silent, quietly approaching Ji Yuan from behind. He placed his index finger on Ji Yuan's neck and then traced it downwards little by little.

Wherever they went.

A chill ran down my spine.

Ji Yuan blushed to the roots of her ears and retorted defiantly, "Xu thief, how dare you!"

"I will definitely kill you!"

The voice was majestic and solemn, as if issuing a decree to mobilize the entire nation to execute the traitor.

Apart from that, no other intention can be discerned from the sound alone.

This is truly the wrath of an emperor...

[Status: Pleasant]

……

The wind and snow fluctuated, concealing countless loves and hates, as well as moments of joy.

An hour later, the golden rope connecting the roof beams flew into Xu Bing's sleeve. That was the Empress of the Great Xi Dynasty, a woman who had fought on the battlefield, killed enemies, and played chess in the court.

However, his legs went weak and he collapsed to the ground.

"I'm going to kill you."

He uttered only a few words, but his expression and eyes showed no trace of murderous intent.

……

The two changed clothes, and Xu Bing put a multi-faceted mask on Ji Yuan, altering her appearance. Of course, she remained stunningly beautiful; Xu Bing was also a mortal, and preferred those who were beautiful.

With a flick of her sleeve, a set of women's clothing appeared at the head of the bed. Ji Yuan glared fiercely at Xu Bing; she had no strength left to get up.

This guy...

Ji Yuan was at a loss for words, unsure whether he owed him or the other way around. How had he ended up with such a troublesome person?

The two of them are already in this state. It's extremely difficult for her to completely rid herself of Xu's illness...

"Change into it." Xu Bing sat on the stool, leaning against the armrest.

"you!"

Ji Yuan was so angry that she felt dizzy. She lowered her hand, which had been pointing at Xu Bing, and braced herself against the ground to keep from fainting.

"Just you wait!"

After a long pause, Ji Yuan cursed, both furious and utterly helpless. He even slammed his fist on the ground in extreme dissatisfaction, making a loud bang.

Xu Bing smiled without saying a word, watching Ji Yuan dressed in a brand new, bright red dress that fit her figure perfectly, but with a rather bold and passionate style.

There are blank areas on the shoulders, sides, and back. The skin is exposed to the air, fair and delicate, like a beautiful jade hidden among layers of cliffs, untouched by wind and snow.

Besides, this dress is sewn with fine silk thread, and in some places, it seems as if the workmanship was cut short. Although the stitches are neat and the seams are close together, the fabric is still subtly visible, giving it a semi-transparent and hazy feel.

The lower body was clad in a long red skirt that reached her heels. The fabric was light and loose, draping naturally and clinging to her skin. The shape of her alluring legs could be vaguely seen.

It inspires endless imagination. Such attire would undoubtedly enhance the allure and charm of anyone with decent looks. Moreover, Ji Yuan herself is exceptional.

That voluptuous figure, those alluring legs—how many men must have fallen for her? Xu Bing smiled faintly and nodded in satisfaction. Ji Yuan's face remained cold, but inwardly he felt mostly embarrassed.

She rarely wore such revealing clothing, as if even the slightest movement would add a touch of spring to the snowy winter day. She was especially frugal and unwilling to do so, so she moved with extreme caution.

"Xu the scoundrel...is always trying to humiliate me."

Ji Yuan cursed inwardly, but then she saw Xu Bing drape an apron over her shoulders, put his hands on her shoulders, and look her in the eye.

"Your Majesty," Xu Bing spoke.

Xu Bing was tall, so when the two stood facing each other, Ji Yuan, who was not short, appeared petite and dependent.

Realizing this, Ji Yuan felt even more indignant, thinking to herself that this bastard was enough to ignite her fury just by standing in front of her.

"Spit it out." Ji Yuan tugged at Xu Bing's hands forcefully, but couldn't budge them, and asked with a frown.

“You’ve already reached the Exploration Realm,” Xu Bingmo said with a smile.

"Heh, thanks to the Grand Preceptor, what? Do you expect me to reward you?" Ji Yuan said coldly, his words dripping with sarcasm.

So what if it's a hidden realm?

I still can't escape this fellow's grasp. But... could what he said be true? Can he really extend my lifespan?

Enough, enough. Why think so much? Even if it could increase my lifespan, it would only be five or ten years. Without cultivation, I would still die young.

Ji Yuan snapped out of her thoughts.

At this moment, Xu Bing asked with a strange expression, "Don't you know that my Golden Rope can only control martial artists at the Transcendent Realm?"

"Your Majesty, why don't you struggle?"