HPDBC Chapter 4 Spoiler Alert Changes in the Southern Border!
Chapter 4 Spoiler Alert Changes in the Southern Border!
Having put down the teacup gently, Mu Yuyan took a deep breath, already having had a plan in her mind.
"Master Gu, I was a bit tired. Shall I return to the bedroom and wait for you?"
"Of course."
Gu Lan, realizing it was already late into the night, smiled and said, "Madam usually toiled tirelessly, so you should take advantage of your period to rest properly."
At these words, Mu Yuyan's face blushed instantly, all the way down to her earlobes.
Liu Yexi, having understood nothing, was led out of the main hall by Mu Yuyan.
At that moment, a mechanical sound resonated in Gu Lan's mind.
[You have narrated a story in this world, gaining +1000 years of cultivation.]
[Obtained the Confucian-Daoist Secret Technique, 'Utterance Manifests Reality.']
[Obtained the Heaven Treasure, 'Primordial Sword.']
[Obtained 10 Soul-Returning Pill.]
[...]
Seeing these rewards, Gu Lan was momentarily stunned.
"Oh my gosh, the rewards this time... are quite generous!"
There was no need to dwell on the mastery of the Utterance Manifests Reality, and the Soul-Returning Pill and Primordial Sword were legendary items!
Although Gu Lan often told stories to Yuyan and Yexi, like the previous world's Journey to the West and Dream of the Red Chamber, the rewards from the Scholarly System were mostly ten years of cultivation or a couple of spiritual herbs.
These would be considered invaluable to ordinary cultivators, but in Gu Lan's case, it had been countless over the past three years, providing limited assistance.
"It seems I've discovered the gateway to a new world... Turns out, revealing the plot of this world's original novels results in even more lavish rewards... Hmm!"
Gu Lan's eyes lightened up, and he soon sensed his cultivation soaring.
[Current cultivation: 21,000 years, Confucian Sage Realm.]
"Sage Realm, seems decent..." Gu Lan looked at his slender and fair hands, surrounded by a clear light exuding immense power.
However, after a moment, he shook his head.
Although the realms in this world seemed to have a capped Sage Realm, the final chapters of this eunuch novel didn't specify the protagonist's realm!
"It's better to be cautious."
Avoiding unnecessary trouble and staying with Yuyan forever... Gu Lan had always remembered his life pursuits.
In the chamber.
"Your Majesty, the imperial edict is drafted."
Liu Yexi spoke with utmost respect.
In front of her lay the freshly written secret edict of the Female Emperor, detailing the "additional" tasks that the Imperial Announcements Bureau and officials from various regions needed to undertake regarding the Southern disaster relief.
The night at the Marquis Anguo's Residence!
There was a flowing banquet and elegant songstresses. Three corpulent men sat at the table, with one in luxurious clothing being none other than Marquis Anguo, Cai Yu!
After three rounds of wine, he raised his cup to the two officials beside him.
"Two magistrates, tomorrow the court's grain will arrive. You should know what to do, right?"
"Haha, Marquis is too polite. We understand the rules!"
The magistrates responded with cheerful laughter.
"Allocate two-tenths to the commoners, keep three-tenths for us to sell at high prices, and reserve the remaining five-tenths for Marquis!"
"You officials are quite adept at this!"
Cai Yu laughed heartily. After drinking for a while, the three corrupt officials became thoroughly intoxicated.
In a daze, they saw a green-clad young girl weaving through the dancing girls, walking towards them.
"Who... who are you?"
Cai Yu slouched in his seat, his speech slurred. But when he saw Liu Yexi's appearance, he squinted, seeming to vaguely recognize this woman. However, he couldn't recall where he had seen her before.
"You officials are enjoying a good feast here with bear paws and venison. Do you know the people in the Southern Border can't even find bark and roots to eat?"
Liu Yexi surveyed the messy table, questioning in a low voice.
However, under the intoxication, these three pigs couldn't discern her cold tone!
"What do we care about what the commoners eat? Who is this little girl? Haha, she looks quite similar to the one I slept with a few days ago... Hahaha..."
Pointing to Liu Yexi, the two magistrates laughed recklessly.
Cai was originally laughing along with them.
But suddenly, their laughter ceased!
Turning his head woodenly, Cai Gui saw two lines of blood clearly appearing on the necks of those two fat pigs!
Their eyes were bulging out and blood was flowing!
The two court officials were killed on the spot!
In an instant, Cai Yu sobered up!
Looking ahead, he saw Liu Yexi holding a sword, radiating a chilling light. The dancing girls had dispersed, and rows of Imperial Announcements Bureau officials, wearing imperial guardian's robes, entered with awe-inspiring momentum!
"This is... the Imperial Announcements Bureau!"
Cai Yu's pig-like eyes widened. At this moment, he suddenly remembered who Liu Yexi was! When he held the title of hereditary marquis, she had come to the capital for a review!
Cai Yu's face turned pale, and he crawled out from behind his seat to kneel in front of Liu Yexi.
"Underling pays respects to Lady Liu! I... deserve to die a thousand times!"
"Lady Liu, please spare my life!"