"I have decided to bestow upon Bai Mingyue the title of Prince of Leisure, grant him a mansion, and reward him with ten thousand taels of gold. He will remain in the capital so that I may see him often and thus avoid missing him." The Emperor's majestic voice drifted through the entire hall.
Mu Yunhe chuckled lightly, a smile that was both extremely beautiful and utterly contemptuous.
Luo Zhiheng's lips twitched, and she buried her face in Mu Yunhe's arms, chuckling softly, "This must be Yu'er's idea! It's just... exactly to my liking!"
Mu Yunhe chuckled and patted her shoulder, his gaze full of affection, as if he wanted to kiss her forehead.
"This emperor isn't too senile yet, that's good, that's good, hahaha." General Murong was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"Idle Prince, carefree Prince, not bad, indeed not bad. These two are a perfect match," Old Master Tong said with a smile, stroking his beard.
Princes without real power, useless, unfavored, and neglected, are destined to have no chance of ascending the throne. The emperor bestowed such a title upon Bai Mingyue, but without any fiefdom, only a mansion located in the capital. He claimed he didn't want him to leave because he was afraid of missing him, but this clearly shows he doesn't trust his son. After giving him the worst possible title, he still wants to keep him by his side and monitor him.
This is a blatant slap in the face to Bai Mingyue and Luo Ningshuang.
Bai Mingyue was stunned when he heard this. His smile disappeared, his expression turned to astonishment, and a flame of anger spread in his eyes. He squeezed Luo Ningshuang's hand even tighter, causing Luo Ningshuang to cry out in pain.
"Let me go!" Luo Ningshuang was also filled with anger. Why wasn't it the Crown Prince but a lazy prince?! How could a lazy prince be worthy of her noble status? Luo Ningshuang was dissatisfied and immediately threw off her red veil, shoving Bai Mingyue away: "Get out of my way!"
With a whoosh, the entire audience erupted in uproar because of Luo Ningshuang's actions and behavior.
"Luo Ningshuang, what are you doing?" the emperor shouted coldly and authoritatively.
Luo Ningshuang was startled, but raised her head and questioned, "Why is it Prince Xian? Didn't the Emperor say that he would give Bai Mingyue a noble status to match me? Is this a noble status?"
As soon as she said that, everyone burst into laughter, and there was a constant stream of sarcasm and ridicule.
Luo Zhiheng covered her face and said through gritted teeth, "What a fucking disgrace!"
Bai Mingyue not only didn't think there was anything wrong with Luo Ningshuang's words, but also questioned the emperor: "Father, you clearly said that you would give your son a noble status, so why is it like this? How can your son be a prince without a title?"
The emperor narrowed his eyes, his condescending gaze exuding authority: "Do you think this status is not noble? Do you think this status is unworthy of you?"
That's what they say, and that's what they think, but they don't dare to say it out loud.
"You, Bai Mingyue, are merely an illegitimate child who cannot be seen in the light of day. Allowing you to return to your ancestral lineage is already an immense favor. Giving you the title of a prince is already the highest position you can attain. What? Do you still have any complaints? Or do you think you can attain an even higher position? As for you, Luo Ningshuang, do you think that with your status, you yourself are not particularly noble, so how could you be worthy of a higher status? Do you think you are a celestial woman like Luo Zhiheng? Or does Bai Mingyue think you are a celestial man like Mu Yunhe?" A clear and melodious voice suddenly rang out outside the hall, mercilessly striking at the two's sore spots!
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Chapter 297: The Statue of the God of War: The Bloodline of the God of War!! (Bonus Chapter for 43,000 Recommendation Votes)
Updated: 2013-08-31 15:08:45 Word Count: 3460
"Who goes there? Show yourself!" Bai Mingyue vented his anger on the newcomer. In his eyes, even if he was an illegitimate child, he was still the emperor's own son, and no one had the right to criticize him.
"How dare you tell me, the princess, to get out here! You have some nerve! Do you think you're so great just because you're a prince?" A coquettish voice rang out unrestrainedly. Princess Yu walked in from outside with her head held high and her gaze contemptuously as she passed Luo Ning Shuang. She said, "All show and no substance, you're a disgrace to the young lady!"
Luo Ningshuang could not tolerate the humiliation from this little princess. She coldly said, "It's not your place to judge me! No matter how bad I am, I'm still your sister-in-law. You've been disrespectful to me, and I've heard you've been disrespectful to your brother! Is this how a princess of the Southern Dynasty behaves?"
"Haha! That's hilarious! I don't have any brothers. You're mistaken. Besides, I would never acknowledge this person as my brother. What a piece of trash! Utterly shameful!" Princess Yu snorted coldly, turned around and ran ahead, bowing and saying, "Greetings to Father and Mother. Yu'er is going to find her little sister."
The Empress said kindly, "Go then."
"Your Majesty, Princess Yu has humiliated me so much, are you not going to say anything?" Luo Ningshuang was furious. She questioned the emperor because she felt she was in the right.
Bai Mingyue didn't stop her, because he also couldn't stand Princess Yu. Did she think she could look down on him just because she was the Empress's daughter? She needed to be taught a lesson!
"Yu'er is my princess, of noble birth, a golden branch and jade leaf. So what if I humiliate you? The most important thing is self-respect and self-love. If you can do these two things, then you can talk about humiliation. Otherwise, this is not humiliation, but self-inflicted humiliation!" the emperor said coldly.
Yu'er ran to Luo Zhiheng's side and said happily, "It's so great to see you all again. Did Yu'er do a good job, Miss?"
Luo Zhiheng smiled and extended her hand, saying, "Yu'er is the cutest."
Yu'er quickly took Luo Zhiheng's hand and sat down next to her. She also secretly glanced at Mu Yunhe and exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! She's even more beautiful up close!"
Luo Zhiheng chuckled softly, and Mu Yunhe, unusually, didn't keep a cold face, giving Yu'er a gentle smile that made the little girl's eyes widen in admiration.
"This matter has been settled. If you have any objections to the title of Prince of Leisure, you may decline. You may leave." The emperor dismissed them casually.
Bai Mingyue was indeed unwilling, but he really didn't dare to challenge the emperor. In his heart, he felt that Luo Ningshuang was an omen of bad luck, a jinx, and that the rightful throne of the crown prince was gone.
Luo Ningshuang was unwilling and felt extremely wronged. How could she marry a lazy prince? Luo Ningshuang started to think of a solution. She glanced at Luo Zhiheng, her eyes filled with evil light.
The banquet began, and after a round of singing and dancing, Luo Zhiheng and the others felt there was no need for them to stay. They pushed Luo Ningshuang, this great trouble, out. If Luo Ningshuang truly restrained herself and changed, it would be fine for her to live a good life with Bai Mingyue. But if Luo Ningshuang didn't know how to restrain herself, then she would suffer the consequences later. After all, no one can be responsible for anyone else's future forever.
The pharaohs led them to their seats to take their leave, but the emperor suddenly spoke up: "Why the rush to leave? I have two things I would like to show Luo Zhiheng. You may all stay and take a look as well."
Since the emperor had spoken, they had to give him face. Soon, a dozen people carried in a huge object covered with a black cloth. The moment it hit the ground, its heavy weight made a tremor, sending a shiver down everyone's spine.
Everyone was curious about what it was. The emperor's gaze towards Luo Zhiheng was once again filled with fervor. He raised his hand and said, "Open it!"
Someone stepped forward and grabbed a corner of the black cloth. With a whoosh, the huge black cloth was opened, and the light inside was suddenly exposed. Golden light spread in all directions, making people afraid to look directly at it.
Once people's eyes had adjusted to the light, when they opened them, the civil and military officials of the Southern Dynasty twitched violently, because they knew very well what was in front of them.
This is a golden statue! Made entirely of pure gold, inside and out, it stands three meters tall—a colossal golden statue of a great man. This man has stood tall for a century in the Southern Dynasties, both in the public eye and in people's hearts. At the beginning of each Southern Dynasty emperor's enthronement ceremony, the first person to be worshipped was not the Southern Dynasty's royal ancestors, but this man's tablet and golden statue. 17135467
This golden statue should have been located within the imperial dragon vein, guarding the entire Southern Dynasty's dragon vein, and was revered by the people of the Southern Dynasty as the guardian god of war! Although he did not ascend the throne and become emperor, although he did not wear the dragon robe, and although he disappeared for a hundred years, he is the founding emperor in the hearts of everyone in the Southern Dynasty for the past hundred years!
Yelü Cangsheng, the war god who conquered many states, slaughtered his way across the land, and almost unified the world!
The officials and their families of the Southern Dynasty hurriedly rose, looking at the emperor with astonishment and disbelief. They couldn't understand why this guardian deity, who should be residing in the dragon vein, was here. These ministers, who had offered sacrifices to Yelü Cangsheng every year, felt an immense sense of oppression upon seeing this golden statue. This man was born a king; even though he had vanished a century ago, even though this was merely a golden statue, looking at him evoked a sense of insignificance, compelling them to involuntarily worship. It was as if standing before him was a sin!
When the emperor faced the golden statue, his expression was solemn, filled with piety and almost fanatical worship. He stood up, raised one hand, and his voice held an unprecedented fervor and devotion: "Your subjects pay homage."
Upon receiving the order, everyone immediately knelt down respectfully, chanting in unison, "Your subjects pay homage to our War God Ancestor!"
Luo Zhiheng looked at the golden statue and found it dazzling. She felt that the golden statue looked familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen it before. However, the moment she saw the golden statue, she felt her blood boiling.
General Murong couldn't help but exclaim, "A statue of the God of War!" He stood up, his eyes filled with frenzied fervor, and after a long while, he performed the most solemn military salute with heartfelt reverence. This clearly demonstrated General Murong's admiration and worship for this God of War from a century ago.
"This is the God of War of the Southern Dynasty." Luo Zhiheng couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
The emperor looked up, his smile enigmatic: "Luo Zhiheng, won't you pay your respects to the God of War?"
Almost everyone's gaze immediately turned to him, filled with inquiry and astonishment. The war god of the Southern Dynasty was forbidden to be worshipped by the people of other countries. Why did the emperor allow Luo Zhiheng to pay homage?
Luo Zhiheng was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Why should I pay homage to a stranger? Although he is a great hero, he is a hero of your Southern Dynasty, not mine."
"That's not necessarily true!" The emperor smiled mysteriously, then suddenly asked the civil and military officials of the Southern Dynasty, "I ask you, what is Yelü Cangsheng to the Southern Dynasty?"
"Guardian deity! Founding emperor!" The ministers answered in unison without hesitation.
The emperor's smile deepened, and he asked again, "Then what are the descendants of Yelü Cangsheng from the Southern Dynasty?"
Everyone was startled, their expressions revealing a hint of fanaticism: "The most honorable person in this dynasty, ranking among princesses and princes, should inherit the War God's mansion, continue the War God's legacy, and be revered by his subjects!"
"So, if we find the descendants of the God of War, what should we do?" the emperor asked again. This question stirred up a storm, instantly causing an uproar among the ministers.
This time, people didn't answer immediately; they were stunned into silence. They had searched for centuries, generation after generation, even knowing of a mysterious family in the Southern Dynasty whose sole purpose was to find the bloodline of the God of War. They had never given up on the descendants of the God of War. They knew that Yelü Cangsheng had a wife, which meant that his bloodline must have survived. Whether the bloodline was male or female, it would be renowned throughout the world because of the powerful bloodline of Yelü Cangsheng!
That would be awe-inspiring to the world, to all nations, and to all living beings! Absolutely supreme!
Unfortunately, they have never found it. For centuries, they have lived in constant fear without the protection of the God of War. Living under the residual power of the God of War, they know that the Southern Dynasty is gradually becoming a piece of fat meat. If a new God of War is not born, and if no one with the bloodline of Yelü Cangsheng appears, sooner or later, the most peaceful and tranquil Southern Dynasty will become a country that is ruthlessly divided and destroyed!
And they are slaves of a vanquished nation!
Therefore, for Yelü Cangsheng's descendants, the symbol was not only a glory and a legacy, but also a reassuring guarantee for long-term stability! It represented the rise and fall of the Southern Dynasties!
Therefore, if a descendant of Yelü Cangsheng is found, that person must become the new war god of the Southern Dynasty! Whether he is male or female, even if he is a scholar, he must carry on the banner left behind by Yelü Cangsheng, a banner of burning military spirit, its surface stained with blood!
The emperor shouted again, "I ask you, if we find the bloodline of the God of War, what should we do!"
This question resonated throughout the court and the public, becoming a pressing and inspiring issue in people's hearts. The voices of the masses converged into a surging river, carrying an unstoppable momentum and determination: "We swear to stay! We will protect you to the death!"
The resounding voices carried a complex mix of emotions: shock, exhilaration, excitement, and anticipation. They converged into a mighty river, its surging waves crashing against people's nerves and echoing throughout the golden palace!
The emperor's smile carried a sense of holiness and fervor. His wild and excited gaze looked down at Luo Zhiheng in full view of everyone!
At that moment, all eyes were like powerful arrows coming from all directions, bursting with various lights, all fixed on Luo Zhiheng as the emperor's gaze lingered. 19.
Luo Zhiheng's face went from shock to horror, turning deathly pale!
The emperor stared into Luo Zhiheng's eyes and shouted, "Are we determined to keep her, the direct descendant of our God of War?!"
The emperor was met with a resounding, fervent roar: "Yes! Yes! Yes!!"
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298 Ancient scrolls! The secret of the battle sword! The God of War is a woman!
Updated: 2013-09-01 12:23:24 Word Count: 7649
Driven by this fervent emotion, everyone was instantly in a state of heightened excitement.
A nation's strengths inevitably lie in wealth and security. The Southern Dynasties possessed abundant industries, but lacked a strong and capable leader to safeguard them. This nation, independent and unconventional, managed to maintain the lingering influence of Yelü Cangsheng for over a century—a remarkable achievement. While the Southern Dynasties appeared outwardly glorious, only the person experiencing it truly knew the extent of its power and influence.
The ministers were gradually feeling the pressure and urgency coming from all sides. The feeling of being constantly watched was unpleasant, and no one wanted to live under the constant covetousness of others. At this time, the appearance of the God of War's bloodline was absolutely exhilarating.
Mu Yunhe's gaze darkened. He caught a glimpse of Luo Zhiheng's pale face out of the corner of his eye. Under the table, he tightened his grip on her hand, offering silent support and encouragement. But his heart was filled with uncertainty. The Southern Dynasty emperor's sudden move was clearly premeditated and had ulterior motives. They didn't know if they could handle it.
The re-emergence of the name Yelü Cangsheng was naturally exhilarating. People from the Southern Dynasties and other eras alike would covet this bloodline of the God of War. Because it was unsurpassable, because it had become an insurmountable obstacle in people's hearts, the God of War was no longer just a god of war, but a legend symbolizing eternal glory. Everyone wanted it.
The Southern Dynasty emperor's words today seemed to be implying something, and Mu Yunhe was no fool; he understood.
Luo Zhiheng frowned as she looked at the golden statue, finding it increasingly familiar. Influenced and guided by the emperor, she felt a deep connection between the statue and herself. But how could this be? She was a member of the Mu Dynasty; although she had never met her father, he was a deeply ingrained member of the Mu Dynasty. How could she possibly be connected to the God of War of the Southern Dynasty?
"Your Majesty? What exactly do you mean?" the Empress asked in a low voice. She felt that the Emperor's gaze towards Luo Zhiheng was unusual, and she did not want the Emperor to make things difficult for Luo Zhiheng.
"This old minister doesn't understand either. Has Your Majesty... found a descendant of the God of War?!" the Prime Minister asked excitedly.
The ministers were instantly ignited with boundless passion and hope by these words.
The emperor looked at Luo Zhiheng with an inscrutable expression, raised his hand to calm the fervent emotions of the officials below, and instead of answering them, he asked Luo Zhiheng in a loud voice: "Luo Zhiheng, now, won't you come and pay homage to this golden statue?"