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

Song Si was startled. She quickly turned back, stopped Tang Dayu, and gave him a sweet smile, "Manager Tang, what kind of rice are you carrying so late at night?"

Tang Dayu smiled kindly, "I heard from the adults that it's some kind of 'Nine Meats,' which is very precious. We're going to be lucky to have it from now on!"

After saying that, Tang Dayu looked at Song Si, put down the rice bag, and leisurely instructed her: "Xiao Qiu, don't wander around in the middle of the night."

"The Grand Preceptor is extremely busy with many important matters. We servants live under his household and follow his master, so we must abide by his rules. We should be sensible and never know what we shouldn't know."

"Less curiosity means more life. I think the adults like you quite a bit, so you should cherish it."

Although Tang Dayu's words were serious, they actually came from a good heart.

He was looking for an opportunity to pass on his experience to these young people.

Don't find these experiences unpleasant to hear; in today's world, they are absolutely essential for survival.

"Yes, yes, yes." Song Si nodded obediently, but she didn't care at all.

After Tang Dayu walked away, she turned her head and stared at the two bags of rice, her eyes flickering, her fists clenching unconsciously.

……

Xu Bing went to the backyard, selected a good open space, and placed the ten square meters of spiritual field he had drawn there.

In an instant, vital energy from all directions converged.

The aura surrounding the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion has become even stronger.

Xu Bing felt a pang of regret; he now possessed spiritual fields but had no spiritual seeds.

It can only be left empty for the time being, serving as a means to gather spiritual energy.

Xu Bing opened his system panel.

[Xu Bing]

[Identity: Imperial Advisor]

[Cultivation Level: Peak Lantern-Carrying Realm (Treasure Hunting) (Clenched Fist)]

Lifespan: Unlimited within the territory

【Special Feature: Allure of the Mortal World!】

[Title: The Plague of Crows!]

[Prestige: 106]

【Charm: 107】

[Capital of the Great Dao: 20]

……

[Country of Origin: Dae Hee]

[National Level: High-Rank Yellow (Ordinary Country)]

[National Strength Value: 18]

[Domestic combat strength bonus: 30%]

[Domestic cultivation speed bonus: 30%]

[Domestic appeal bonus: 30%]

[Domestic Abilities: Not yet unlocked]

[Note: National strength is determined by a combination of factors, including people's livelihood, public sentiment, economy, military, diplomacy, and territory.]

Browsing through the interface, Xu Bing's prestige and charm, if you include the domestic bonuses, have reached over 130 points.

The national strength of Da Xi has unknowingly increased by two points, from sixteen to eighteen.

Xu Bing lay on a rocking chair under a big tree in the backyard. He really wanted to develop Da Xi and strengthen the country, but at this stage, he could only focus on strengthening himself first.

"Making money...the army..."

Xu Bing looked at the bright moon in the sky, rocked his chair slightly, and tapped his fingers on the table.

He has now made a breakthrough; the key is how to operate the business steadily and reliably.

"Three hundred taels of silver can't do much."

Xu Bing murmured softly.

Thinking and thinking.

He suddenly paused, realizing he had forgotten about that woman.

He brought up the monarch's panel.

Ji Yuan

[Identity: Empress of the Great Xi Dynasty]

[Status: Full of hope, in a good mood, feeling constrained...]

[Prestige: 307]

……

Xu Bing got up from his chair and walked toward Ji Yuan's room. After winning the previous few duels, he gradually lost interest in the competition.

He walked to the room where Ji Yuan was.

Pushing open the door, I found Ji Yuan dozing off, sleeping soundly with faint snoring sounds. Her eyes were half-closed and her eyelashes were long.

Taking advantage of this time, Xu Bing took a keen look at the figure of the dignified Empress Da Xi.

Her cross-legged posture perfectly showcased her excellent waist-to-hip ratio.

Ji Yuan is about 1.73 meters tall, which is taller than most men.

She wasn't exactly slender, but rather curvaceous and slightly voluptuous, with perfect leg shape and slightly fleshy thighs. However, these weren't flabby muscles; rather, the kind of flesh where you could vaguely see muscle fibers, round and evenly rounded, with subtle signs of training.

Xu Bing observed Ji Yuan with unbridled abandon, circling her once, concluding that Song Si was taking excellent care of her.

I've never seen her sleep so soundly before.

And that's when.

Ji Yuan's eyebrows twitched, and she slowly opened her eyes. Suddenly, her breathing slowed, and she saw that Xu Bing's face was less than thirty centimeters away from her.

"Awake?" Xu Bing returned to his seat at the table. "How is the maid I found for you? If you're not satisfied, I'll replace her."

Ji Yuan didn't bother to answer; she knew Xu Bing wouldn't really ask for her opinion.

Looking at Xu Bing's face, she thought she had figured out his purpose, but after hearing Song Si's words today, her impression of the man in front of her became blurred again.

She wanted to see through this person.

However, my attention always inevitably drifts to that face.

Her state of mind at this moment was quite peculiar. Imprisonment made her feel extremely stifled, but Xu Bing's appearance also moved her somewhat. Now that she was alone in the room, she couldn't help but feel a little ashamed.

I couldn't help but feel a little mocked.

It's like playing some kind of game.

Furthermore, upon learning that Xu Bing's actions were somewhat similar to his own, a sliver of hope emerged in their otherwise irreconcilable conflict.

have to say.

Appearance really does greatly influence other people's perception. There are fairies in the world who have countless suitors. Forget about love at first sight; most of them are actually lust at first sight.

To put it bluntly, it's about being attracted to someone's good looks and physical appearance.

Secondly, there's the pursuit of profit and the various accolades associated with him.

This is reality, and Xu Bing's appearance directly points to lust. In the eyes of women, isn't this an almost perfect form of beauty?

"This fellow is truly impeccably handsome..." Ji Yuan thought to himself.

"Let's go out and practice."

With a wave of his hand, Xu Bing put the rope that had bound Ji Yuan for so long into his sleeve.

Ji Yuan was slightly surprised, then secretly pleased, but she did not move. She remained seated, maintaining her previous posture.

Once the blood and energy have spread throughout the body to the hands and feet.

A glint of light flickered in her eyes, a hint of excitement about to burst forth, yet it was firmly suppressed, and she remained impassive.

It's finally here... she thought to herself.

“Xu Bing, you treat me as a sparring partner, but I had already made plans for this.”

Ji Yuan followed behind Xu Bing, her mind racing as she recalled the plan she had made that morning.

She could naturally see that Xu Bing had been using her as a sparring partner.

Moreover, Xu Bing possesses magical treasures and knows magic, so apart from martial arts contests, Ji Yuan is no match for Xu Bing at all.

Therefore, if she wanted to severely injure Xu Bing in the fight and then escape, she had to conserve her strength and secretly conceal her power and killing moves. She would feign weakness to deliberately guide Xu Bing's spear techniques and combat thinking in the direction she desired.

And when the time is right.

In the final battle, Ji Yuan unleashed his full power, catching everyone off guard and delivering a fatal blow!

Therefore, Ji Yuan had deliberately lost to Xu Bing several times before.

What she didn't expect was that this guy would think his marksmanship had surpassed hers, and then he would abandon her and refuse to challenge her anymore.

They just left it in the room and ignored it.

This left Ji Yuan at a loss, furious and frustrated.

He thought his plan had failed, but then... Xu Bing suddenly went crazy and came to challenge him to a duel again.

Ji Yuan gripped her spear, her heart surging with fighting spirit. She wielded the spear with agility, and the two began to exchange blows.

She saw that Xu Bing's spear technique, under her deliberate guidance, had indeed left flaws that were difficult for ordinary people to detect.

Her figure was as graceful as a fleeting glimpse of a swan, her long golden hair fluttering in the wind, and a confident smile graced her lips.

"almost!"

at some point.

Her spear flashed instantly, unleashing a long-hidden killing intent that suddenly exploded.

"You villain, take this!"

As the spear tip drew ever closer to Xu Bing's neck, she radiated brilliance, her spear thrusting like a dragon—truly a remarkable and valiant woman, her silver spear piercing the sun with boundless spirit.

……

Half an hour later.

Xu Bing roughly threw the bound Ji Yuan onto the bed.

He then turned around, closed the door, and left.

Ji Yuan's left eye socket had a faint bruise, and her buttocks were burning with pain.

That's right.

The deadly move that this dignified Empress Da Xi had prepared had already been seen through.

Xu Bing easily neutralized her marksmanship.

And taking advantage of the situation, he gave her a severe lesson, rubbing her imperial dignity into the ground.

Finally... they tied up the disheveled Ji Yuan tightly and threw him back into the side room.

Ji Yuan finally managed to straighten herself, her fists clenched tightly. Recalling the embarrassing scene after her rudeness, she clenched her fists again, her head spinning with anger. "That damned Xu Bing, you heartless bastard!"