Я обнял крепкого мужчину за тонкую талию - Глава 35
Ye Yan nodded, his eyes filled with unease and helplessness. The desolation of the hall seemed to fall upon him. Yelü Longxu's previously bloodthirsty gleam dimmed. Was it hesitation? Yelü Longxu gave a self-deprecating laugh; the man revered as a tyrant by the entire world was actually experiencing a sense of reluctance. He was actually hesitant.
"Anyone who stands in my way, no matter who they are, I will kill them, gods or Buddhas alike!" Yelü Longxu waved his hand, and crimson blood flowed throughout the entire hall. Only two eunuchs remained, their bodies gruesomely mutilated. The air was thick with the smell of blood. Ye Yan and Meng Tianfang both turned away, unable to bear it any longer, and left helplessly.
He, Yelü Longxu, was the most tyrannical monarch in Jinyao and even the entire Eurasian continent, capricious, bloodthirsty, and cold-blooded. It is said that none of his concubines survived after sleeping with him. To this day, his harem has no concubines. However, only Ye Yan and Meng Tianfang know that he is actually the most devoted lover.
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Only one update today. I have to go to evening self-study today... My mom forced me to. Being a day student is so painful...
[Dynasty Storms: The Conferment of the Title of Prime Minister 2]
Water Moon Kingdom
"Your Majesty, no, how can you go?" Many eunuchs knelt on the ground and begged Hua Qianmo, but Hua Qianmo, dressed in plain clothes, rudely pushed away the eunuchs who were trying to stop him.
"Your Majesty, how can you abandon the fate of the nation?" Eunuch Hua pleaded, tugging at Hua Qianmo's trouser leg. Hua Qianmo replied helplessly, "You're all so annoying. I hate you all."
"Your Majesty, you..." Before Eunuch Hua could finish speaking, Hua Qianmo impatiently interrupted, "Speak, what do you want in return for letting me out, Eunuch Hua?"
"Little one, quickly greet the Emperor." Eunuch Hua hurriedly gestured for someone to come over. The person was dressed in ordinary commoner's clothes, but carried a faint, delicate fragrance. Extremely fresh and refined.
"Little bean?" Hua Qianmo asked with a hint of doubt.
"Yes, this servant is called Little Bean." The man named Little Bean knelt humbly on the ground.
"Raise your head," Hua Qianmo said to the little boy. For a moment, Hua Qianmo was almost startled. Those almond-shaped eyes, brimming with moisture, were so much like his own; red lips and white teeth. He was like a jade doll. Especially those eyes—they were the epitome of a beautiful young man. Hua Qianmo was mesmerized, staring intently at the little servant. The little servant, too, had never seen such a handsome man before, and blushed, lowering his head.
"Alright, let him follow me." With that, Hua Qianmo soared into the air and flew rapidly away. The little boy, who also knew martial arts, followed closely behind Hua Qianmo.
Gengyue Kingdom
"Your Majesty, although the relief funds have been recovered, the disaster victims are still lingering outside the capital. If this is not resolved, it may cause public resentment," the Minister of Rites said worriedly to Shen Wuyue.
"Minister Lin is right. If the root cause is not addressed, I believe there will be even more disaster victims," an old minister also stepped forward and said.
"Yu Xiang, what's your opinion on this matter?" Shen Wuyue didn't express her opinion, but looked at Yu Zhou and asked.
"I believe the best course of action now is to divert water into the rice paddies," Yu Zhou said. "I observed the paddies yesterday; the rice plants aren't dead, they've just dried up from lack of water. If we flood them now, we can definitely save them." Yu Zhou wanted to continue, but another person interrupted, "It's not that we haven't considered this, but does the Prime Minister not understand that if we had water, what would we need relief funds for? The only water source is very far away. The people simply can't reach it."
"I haven't finished speaking," Yu Zhou said firmly, "but we can dig canals to draw water and use waterwheels for propulsion." The entire hall fell silent. Shen Wuyue asked, "What do you mean by digging canals to draw water and using waterwheels for propulsion? Please explain, Prime Minister Yu."
“I surveyed the terrain yesterday and found that we can dig canals to draw water out to irrigate the fields. However, the river level is very low. But with a waterfall, we can build a waterwheel to channel the water into the canals,” Yu Zhou explained. It turns out that waterwheels didn't exist in this era.
"A waterwheel? Does Yu Xiang know how to make one?" Shen Wuyue asked Yu Zhou anxiously. Yu Zhou smiled faintly and nodded slightly.
"Very well, this matter will be handled by Prime Minister Yu! Do any of you ministers have any objections?" Shen Wuyue looked down at his ministers.
"Your Majesty is wise!" everyone shouted. Only Yu Zhou watched coldly. Perhaps at this moment, Yu Zhou was at his loneliest, his heart growing cold. Achieving hegemony always comes at a price. Yu Zhou was no exception, and Shen Wuyue was even more so.
"Prime Minister Yu, please wait." A loud, raspy voice sounded behind Yu Zhou. Yu Zhou turned around and nodded, saying, "Eunuch Hai, what can I do for you?" Hai Longlu stared blankly at Yu Zhou, and after a moment of stunned silence, finally managed to say, "This servant has been impolite, Your Majesty. The Emperor summons you to the Imperial Study."
"Eunuch Hai, thank you for your trouble. I'll go right away." Yu Zhou turned and walked towards the Imperial Study. Hai Longlu, however, remained rooted to the spot, gazing at Yu Zhou's retreating figure with fascination, muttering to himself. Yes! Who in the world wouldn't be captivated by such beauty? Coupled with Yu Zhou's worldly talents, how many people in the world can compare?
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Dear friends, I'm so sorry. I have to go to evening self-study. Our teacher called specifically for me. I can't skip it!
[Dynasty Storm: Testing the Waters]
"Your Majesty," Yu Zhou stood in the Imperial Study and bowed to Shen Wuyue.
"Prime Minister Yu, there's no need for such formalities. After all, we were classmates for three years. We shouldn't be like this." Shen Wuyue smiled, her eyes fixed on Yu Zhou's expression.
"Your subject obeys the decree." Yu Zhou raised his head, and Shen Wuyue felt that Yu Zhou had become even more handsome, more dazzling than three years ago. His eyes flashed with the emotion that Yu Zhou was most worried about.
"Prime Minister Yu doesn't seem surprised by my identity." Shen Wuyue's expression was solemn, but her eyes remained calm. She looked expectantly at Yu Zhou's answer. Yu Zhou chuckled: "I investigated Your Majesty, and I knew Your Majesty's true identity from the beginning. I am a disciple of the Eccentric Swordsman of Tianchi."
"Hahaha, Prime Minister Yu, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" Shen Wuyue hadn't expected Yu Zhou to answer so bluntly. A hint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes, but she quickly concealed it. She hadn't realized he was the disciple of the Eccentric Swordsman of Tianchi; no wonder he was so astonishing.
"Your Majesty is a wise ruler," Yu Zhou replied calmly, almost indifferently. This left Shen Wuyue speechless. His brilliance, hidden for over a decade, had been easily discovered by the man before him. If… Shen Wuyue dared not think any further.
“Prime Minister Yu understands me very well,” Shen Wuyue retorted. This surprised Yu Zhou, but he immediately replied, “Your Majesty is a benevolent ruler.”
"Haha, Prime Minister Yu is indeed a young hero. I understand what you mean. But Prime Minister Yu, don't forget which country you are from," Shen Wuyue warned.
Yu Zhou nodded and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Yu Zhou understands perfectly well. Yu Zhou will always be a citizen of Geng Yue Kingdom. My family members are also citizens of Geng Yue Kingdom." Shen Wuyue looked at Yu Zhou's sincere expression, and her brows gradually relaxed.
"Minister Yu, I'm entrusting the disaster relief work to you. Don't let me down." Shen Wuyue said with a smile.
"Then this humble subject will take his leave." Yu Zhou turned and left. Today's banquet was a trap. Was Shen Wuyue testing her loyalty, or was she issuing a warning? Shen Wuyue! I, Yu Zhou, truly underestimated you. Your concealment of your abilities and your deep cunning have truly frightened me. Yu Zhou walked coldly towards the Yu residence.
"Young Master!" Lin Lie stood in front of Yu Zhou, calling out like a ghost. Yu Zhou, completely unaware, crashed into him. "Ouch! That hurts," Yu Zhou said, rubbing his nose. A pungent smell of blood assaulted Yu Zhou's nostrils, making him very uncomfortable. Lin Lie looked at Yu Zhou, his face flushed. Only at this moment could one see this cold-blooded general reveal a cute side.
"Lin Lie, you're not a feline, are you? Although my hearing is very sharp, you should still consider that I'm thinking. And your face is so red! Did you burn yourself?" Yu Zhou had never seen Lin Lie blush before. Two adorable blushes appeared on his handsome face, making Yu Zhou curious for a long time. He even felt a mischievous urge to tease him.
"The weather... is too hot," Lin Lie stammered, her eyes darting away, avoiding Yu Zhou's gaze.
"It's hot, that's true, but..." Yu Zhou was about to say, "If you, this natural air conditioner, also get hot, then I'll be dying of heat." "Lin Lie, is there something you need?" Yu Zhou asked suspiciously.
“Young Master guessed right, they’ve already set off. Should we…” Lin Lie told Yu Zhou. Yu Zhou smiled and patted Lin Lie’s shoulder naturally, saying, “No need. I think everything is as expected. My priority now is to repair the waterwheel. Lin Lie, you continue to have Lan Yue and the others keep an eye on it. You don’t need to get involved.”
"Yes, young master, but about Bing Ning..." Lin Lie asked worriedly, but dared not look at Yu Zhou's beautiful face, fearing that he would fall deeper and deeper.
“Bing Ning will be upset these days. I’ll be busy for a few days. Grandma’s prejudice against Master is too great, which will also make things difficult for Bing Ning. If possible, Lin Lie, you can use drastic measures,” Yu Zhou said after a moment of contemplation.
"Accurate?"
"Young Master, he'll fly away as soon as he sees you." Lin Lie returned to his cold and unapproachable demeanor.