Origin Paradise!

Wei Wanzhong mustered his courage, bent down, and approached the throne. He had pledged allegiance to the Empress in the palace, since this future heir was the legitimate son. As a eunuch, his honor and disgrace depended entirely on the Empress. The Emperor had never relied on him, but there was still the Crown Prince to entrust with his future.

This is precisely why the Imperial Noble Consort posed a significant threat.

"Your Majesty, Grand Tutor Wu had said beforehand that there were other candidates for Imperial Noble Consort and Noble Consort, and this selection of concubines would only promote other concubines."

After Wei Wanzhong finished speaking, he remained silent. In the entire new dynasty, only three people could influence the emperor's decisions: Governor Jiang Danglu, Grand Tutor Wuhe, and Seal Master Zhuang Ya.

Among them, Grand Tutor Wu was in charge of both internal and external affairs. Since Zhuang Ya rarely used his power, this Grand Tutor became his superior.

"Is that really true?" Jiang He asked.

From the eaves of the main hall, the chirping of sparrows could be heard.

“Serving the emperor and father is a matter of utmost importance, and I would never dare to deceive Your Majesty. If there is any falsehood, I beg Your Majesty to have the eunuch torn to pieces,” Wei Wanzhong replied.

Jiang He picked up the jade bowl, took a sip of lotus seed soup, and said calmly, "Those who speak lightly of righteousness often betray their cause in battle. I am not a tyrant. Let's skip the nonsense from now on. I will promote her to Consort Xian in private."

“Yes,” Wei Wanzhong replied, bowing his head.

The draft continues.

Two fierce knights, fully armored, followed by thirty-six palace maids and eunuchs, escorted the white fox woman away from the palace.

Mia was somewhat dazed. As a Blood Servant, she naturally recognized her superior controller. From Remnant Life to Ember, and then to Ancient Martial Arts, the other party was like a persistent ghost, and their status was frighteningly high. However, according to the analysis of the Order Bureau, the Origin likely had some kind of proximity principle.

When she quietly turned her head, she found that her younger sister's face had turned deathly pale.

"Mina, what's wrong?"

“Sister, that’s the devil captain I told you about,” Mina stammered.

Mia was speechless. According to her sister's description, that person was probably already at the peak of Silver rank. Fortunately, she had arranged for the other three members of the team to work as servants in the Holy Church's mansion. The palace was a deep and dangerous place, and one wrong step could lead to utter ruin.

"Let's take one step at a time."

"Sister, do you think we might also have to serve the emperor in bed..."

"Shut up, don't scare me!" Mia whispered sharply. "There are so many beauties in the talent show, you and I are nothing special among them. Just don't do anything unnecessary and attract that person's attention."

Mina was very worried.

……

The talent show ended in the evening.

In the final round, the emperor randomly selected three people, leaving the palace eunuchs and maids speechless.

Before nightfall, several thousand vicious soldiers from the Imperial Horse Stables, along with martial arts masters, escorted tens of thousands of criminals into the imperial city.

The middle-aged official who had spoken out against the heavens at the sacrificial ceremony was among them. His ten clans, totaling nine hundred and forty people, all wished they could devour his flesh. To them, this execution was an undeserved disaster.

"Execute him!" Zhuang Ya shouted.

"Today, blood stains the capital to repay the nation's kindness. How joyous! How joyous!" The middle-aged official showed no fear and said boldly, "It is nothing more than dying to repay the emperor. Even in the netherworld, my loyal heart will still be witnessed by the sun and moon. Why do you have to act like guinea pigs!"

Countless people cursed and swore, but the execution of ten generations of a family was extremely rare throughout history. This was certainly recorded in the history books, and future generations would always regard them as models of loyalty to the emperor and the country. Of course, the price was the loss of their families.

puff.

Zhuang Ya personally carried out the execution.

One by one, severed heads rolled down the green steps, and blood flowed from Qingdu Hall all the way to the South Meridian Gate, as if a light red haze had been cast over the sky above the imperial city.

Wei Wanzhong watched with burning desire. Those who disagreed were all killed. How exhilarating this was! What did it matter if the censors were upright and incorruptible? They still died without a burial place.

"Your Majesty, the blood stains the steps and are unsightly. Grand Tutor Wu has been very busy lately and I'm afraid he will not be pleased."

Wei Wanzhong approached the throne and said sincerely, "The Grand Tutor is upright and incorruptible, even overseeing the selection of concubines. Your Majesty should properly handle these criminals to avoid discord between the emperor and his ministers."

Upon hearing this, Jiang He paused slightly in his act of sipping soup, and looked up at the middle-aged eunuch in front of him.

For some reason, Wei Wanzhong felt a chill run down his spine.

The next second, a cold voice rang out.

"Killed with a cane."

Not far away, the fierce knights stood without hesitation, took a few steps closer, swung their spears, and smashed them directly into Wei Wanzhong's back, tearing his skin and flesh.

The eunuch master was thrown into unprecedented panic and confusion. He had only said a few bad things about Grand Tutor Wu in a roundabout way, never expecting the emperor's reaction to be so strong.

"Your Majesty has misunderstood me!" Wei Wanzhong kowtowed frantically. "I had absolutely no intention of displeasing the Grand Tutor!"

Bang!

The jade bowl struck Wei Wanzhong on the forehead, and the power of the Dan Jin swept through his entire body. Every inch of his body seemed to lose control, and he instantly stiffened like a corpse.

Bang bang bang!

In just a few minutes, the Fiend Knights broke more than a dozen spears and beat the master to death.

The night ends.

Thanks to Zhuang Ya's speed in swinging his sword, all the criminals' heads fell to the ground.

The eunuchs and palace maids trembled with fear. Looking around, the area in front of the palace resembled a river of blood.

Jiang He rose from his throne, and a fierce knight delivered a report from the Flying Bird Legion.

"The Lord of Donghai City has entered Tongguan. There are unusual movements on Zhuque Street in the capital. The Flood Dragon Demon King, the Tantric Zen Master, and the Demonic Sect Leader have secretly entered the capital."

"Ah San brought back the Five Dou Dao leader and the Great Snow Mountain Master, both of whom were seriously injured."

Jiang He's gaze stopped. The Five Dou Dao leader and the Great Snow Mountain Master were locked in a decisive battle in the far north. Because their strengths were evenly matched, the two had been playing hide-and-seek in the icy plains for several years. Whoever recovered a little became the hunter, and the other became the prey. This cycle repeated itself. After such a long and drawn-out battle, both of them had progressed from being elites to reaching the peak level.

"Are you willing to hone your martial arts skills together?"

Normally, it would be impossible for the beings of the Silver Kingdom to fight for several years. Therefore, there is only one answer: there is an unknown scheme involved. However, it is of little significance now that the Great Snow Mountain has been destroyed and the Central Plains have changed hands. The changes in the situation have far exceeded the original trajectory.

"Aya," Jiang He called out.

Zhuang Ya raised her little hand and said earnestly, "I'm here."

"We will depart for Jingren Palace and stay at Consort Xian's residence tonight."

"Ok."

The emperor set off for Jingren Palace.

This palace, located northeast of Qingdu Hall, was usually the residence of favored concubines.

Inside the heavily draped hall, rare tea leaves from Jingnan burned quietly in an incense burner, their fragrance swirling around. Behind the carved dragon and phoenix screen, bursts of silvery laughter rang out.

As Jiang He entered Jingren Palace, a captivating figure shrouded in a light veil appeared.

The white fox spirit danced gracefully as she emerged from behind the screen.

"Your Majesty, come and catch me!"

Mia and Mina sat on either side of the couch, feeling extremely uncomfortable. As personal ladies-in-waiting, they had the duty to record the time of the emperor's visit. If the concubine was inexperienced and timid, the ladies-in-waiting had to demonstrate to the emperor beforehand to ensure that both the host and the concubine were happy.

Zhuang Ya watched someone walk into the curtained area, feeling a little smug. It was time to be lazy and take a nap.

With a soft whistle, Mia and Mina lowered their heads tightly.

Jiang He sensed something was wrong from the very beginning.

The mixed-race fox demon, combined with her superior seductive skills, was already invincible, but the true strength of the white fox woman lay in her rarity and uniqueness.

"The winding corridors have a hidden secret."

Jiang He was slightly surprised, but not too worried. The terrifying endurance of his Undying Overlord Body was enough to make him the final winner.

Time passed by minute by minute.

The white fox woman instinctively activated her special abilities. At first, she thought she was at a disadvantage because of her lack of experience, but after several attempts to strangle her failed, she finally realized the seriousness of the problem.

He entered the palace to gain benefits, rather than because he was genuinely grateful for the emperor's great favor and offered himself up for no reason.

"Your Majesty, please wait! Your Majesty, please wait!"

Jiang He ignored him. He came to fulfill his obligations, not to serve the other party, so of course he should prioritize himself.

The God Hunt has quietly begun, and a fierce attack of hundreds of degrees is imminent.

The white fox woman was utterly defeated, and the loud echo forced the two female officials to helplessly cover their ears.

"Weak." Jiang He silently gave the other party his assessment.

Chapter 356 Where is the Emperor?

Late at night.

Mia and Mina exchanged a furtive glance. Both of them were pale and had bloodshot eyes, looking like haggard ghosts.

Boom boom boom!

The sound, like striking iron, continued incessantly, then abruptly stopped.

Mia was somewhat surprised that the virtuous concubine wasn't wailing and howling this time, but the next moment she heard the order.

"You two come over and help him up."

"She has fainted."

Mina shook her head frantically; the surrounding scent seemed to contain a deadly poison, making her dare not take another step forward.

Mia quickly came over and helped the other person up. Now was not the time to be foolish. If the emperor lost interest in Consort Xian, it was obvious who would take over in the second half of the affair.

The candlelight flickered.

Outside Jingren Palace, a female official suddenly came to report.

Zhuang Ya felt her eyelids getting heavy, and pinched herself hard to wake up. She walked out of the hall and stopped the female official.

"The serpent is busy, so just say what you need to say."

The female official reported: "News has come from the outer court that the head of the Five Pecks Dao has returned from beyond the Great Wall. He says he is on his deathbed and the Empress has requested permission to leave the palace to visit her father."

Filial piety is of paramount importance, and the Empress's request was in accordance with propriety and law.

Before Zhuang Ya could turn around, a reply came from inside the hall.

"Yes."

"Your Majesty thanks Your Highness."

……

Before dawn.

The Empress arrived at the Taoist Palace, escorted by a group of female Taoist priests.

Deep within the Taoist temple, she saw her long-lost father. All the bitterness and grievances that had accumulated over this period burst forth at once, and tears streamed down her face in the blink of an eye.

"Father, His Majesty dislikes his daughter and allows a short man to bully me at every turn. I suffer endless cold treatment in the palace, and the maids and eunuchs all say in private that I am a fake empress!"

Lying on his bed, the Daoist Master looked gaunt and haggard. He glanced at the Supreme Elder beside him, who was bowing his head in apology, and let out a long sigh.

"Xuan'er, there's something I have to tell you."

The Empress wiped away her tears and composed herself, saying, "Please speak."

The Daoist Master said bitterly, "You and His Majesty cannot have children. If you were an ordinary Grandmaster, you could still manage with our various elixirs. But after I advanced to the peak of Grandmaster, I realized that the gap at this stage is so great that it cannot be bridged by elixirs."

The Supreme Elder remained silent. He had personally pushed his old friend's daughter into the abyss. Before the Daoist Master returned, he thought it was a good match, and at the very least, she could gain status through her son.

As for the possibility of the Empress being promoted to Grandmaster, it can be basically ignored. She is already a sickly person, so how can she talk about the will of a Grandmaster?

The blow came suddenly.

The Empress felt as if she had been struck by lightning; her blood ran cold inch by inch, and everything went black before her eyes.

Lately, she has been comforting herself that there is still a future, and that no matter how hard life is, it will eventually come to an end. Even if the emperor is cold-hearted, he has not deliberately distanced himself from her and has stopped coming to Kunning Palace to sleep. Once she is pregnant with the emperor's child, everything will be promising. But right now, she is utterly despondent. The deep palace is like a prison, and there is no hope for the future.

After a long pause, the Empress smiled bitterly and said, "What a cruel twist of fate."

“It’s my fault,” the Supreme Elder said sullenly.

The Taoist priest earnestly advised, "The false emperor has usurped the throne, and I will not forgive him. A great change is imminent, and there is absolutely no chance for you and the emperor. Do not lose heart."

"It's none of my business anymore."

Half an hour later, the Empress returned home.

Inside the Taoist temple, a figure in a scarlet robe emerged from the shadows, a sword hanging at his waist, and a white lotus between his brows.