Chapter 8, A Fortuitous Encounter with Qing Shuang

"Grandfather, please do not put me in a difficult position. My master did not mention who he is, so how could I possibly know? He is merely a tall monk in white robes, and he does not appear to be from the Central Plains." Unconsciously, I spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang in the tone of an ignorant child, perhaps trying to act a little spoiled. What on earth is going on

Many people on the street were watching us, and quite a few recognized me, the lecherous and indulgent Crown Prince. From a distance, they observed the proud goddess of the imperial city being humiliated, yet no one dared to offer assistance. The fear caused by the Crown Prince's disappearance two days ago was still fresh in their memories. The entire city was under martial law for seven days, with no one allowed to leave their homes, and every household had been turned upside down.

Zhuang Qingshuang did not want me to be so shameless, biting her lower lip in shame and anger, yet she did not dare to meet my gaze. However, she hesitated and did not reach out her hand.

I placed one hand on my chest and extended the other hand towards her, leaning forward as if about to fall: "Support Xiao Wang, I can't take it anymore, this is going to cost a life."

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback for a moment, gazing at me for a long time before saying: "Your request is not too excessive, but do you understand that the Emperor is worried about you? The world is perilous, and human hearts are difficult to gauge. It would be beneficial for you to go out and gain some experience. Here’s the deal, Wan'er, the Emperor will make a proposal to you: I can grant you the gold medal immediately, but your journey outside the palace must be postponed until the beginning of spring next year. If you agree, you can take the gold medal now; otherwise, everything is off the table.

I was lost in thoughts of beauty, only to collide head-on with a person coming towards me

Although I feel a slight disappointment in my heart, I am also helpless. It is evident that Zhu Yuanzhang must have made the greatest concessions. As for what arrangements he has made during these past six months, I cannot fathom.

Ah! A delicate cry.

Zhu Yuanzhang pondered for half a day without arriving at a solution. Could it be that he is a practitioner of the Pure Thought Zen sect? What is the nature of the Heavenly Mandate teaching? Where did this emerge from?

Master

Well, this matter regarding Wen'er comes to a conclusion here. There is no need to mention the Heavenly Mandate Sect any further. I will have someone conduct a discreet investigation. As for your master, such peculiar individuals are numerous in the martial world; as long as they pose no harm to you, I will be at ease.

The emperor of a generation spoke, seated majestically on the dragon throne, exuding the dignified demeanor of a ruler with ease

However, upon hearing my words, Zhu Yuanzhang's expression visibly relaxed, as it was not his true intention to take action against the Prince of Yan

In the Sharpshooter Camp, Huang Jingtian can be said to be the most favored by the troops. Despite his lowly official rank, he treats his soldiers like his own children and leads them with wisdom, earning the deep affection of the guards. Now that his fortunes have changed, he has been promoted three ranks and has transformed the Sharpshooter Camp into the personal guard of His Highness. How could the elite guards not be overjoyed

The expression of the beautiful woman, filled with shame and indignation, stirred my desire to act

In the first chapter, he establishes the timeline, which indicates that the events take place two years after the death of Ji Xixi, and only then does the story of "Fuyu Fanyun" officially begin

I was taken aback, looked up, and was instantly stunned

The unparalleled beauty, upon seeing me, was momentarily stunned. Her originally furious face instantly transformed into one of fear and trepidation. She lowered her gaze and submissively said, "Your Highness, please forgive me; Qing Shuang did not intend to do this."

In fact, the villain who captured Wen'er that day had already been struck dead by the Master with a single palm, and according to the Master, he was a member of the Heavenly Mandate Sect

It is like this, Your Majesty, the person who saved Wen'er later took Wen'er as a disciple

Alright, let me finalize the Night Moon and Blue Frost before the beginning of spring next year, and in the meantime, I can supervise my personal guards to undergo special forces training of the twentieth century

I walked slowly on purpose, while my mind was occupied with the next step of the plan

In the end, the imperial dominance of Old Zhu is unmistakably evident

Today, I entered the palace dressed in casual attire, appearing at most like a refined scholar, which did not attract much attention when I exited through the corner gate of the palace. However, I knew that scattered among the crowd were at least seven or eight highly skilled secret guards protecting me, all of whom were elite experts trained by Huang Jingtian.

Zhu Yuanzhang was taken aback, not expecting that this child had such a sense of the bigger picture. His dragon-like brows furrowed slightly, yet his eyes revealed a hint of pleasure as he said: "Wen'er, just speak your mind; your grandfather will take charge for you"

Where to go? A restaurant? Not good. An inn? It doesn't seem appropriate with books; it's not like we're going to a hotel. What would we do at an inn? But we still need to find a place to get closer to the beauty.

Over the years, the Archery Camp can be said to have been trained by him single-handedly. How many people in this world can withstand his extraordinary archery skills?

I cannot fathom how Yunwen treated her in the past, to the extent that it instilled such fear and hatred in her

At this moment, I cast aside the teachings of the Heavenly Mandate, and even I cannot clearly articulate the purpose behind it. Zhu Yuanzhang's death can be said to have been directly orchestrated by the followers of the Heavenly Mandate, and my mother was even more aware of the situation. She conspired to murder her own son's biological father, all for the sake of her son ascending to the throne a day sooner. What kind of matter is this

Your Majesty, I have one more request to make.

Ultimately, my arm successfully fell under Zhuang Qingshuang's support, and the beautiful woman's trembling body informed me that she was enduring great humiliation

Before me stands an unparalleled beauty, clad in frost-white garments that surpass snow. Her figure, wrapped in a fitted outfit, reveals exquisite curves, every detail discernible.

Han Bo, I apologize. I cannot ascertain whether you can still win the favor of Chi Zunxin, but I have decided to claim the two beauties, Ye Yue and Qing Shuang, on your behalf. At most, I will leave you with Chao Xia and Zuo Shi. As for Qin Mengyao, this super stunning beauty, you have squandered her by engaging in a fleeting romance lasting a hundred days, which greatly displeases me. I have resolved to take matters into my own hands and pursue her to the ends of the earth; otherwise, how can I face our dear audience

Opportunities are rare, and I certainly will not let this chance slip by

After all, I arrived a step earlier; it seems that Old Huang's performance has not yet begun.

Let the people of the Ming Dynasty see what the troops trained in the devil's concentration camp are like Ha

I still have a year and a half to prepare, and those six thousand elite guards can serve as my foundation. Huang Jingtian, Long Wei, Long Meng, Chi Kui, and Gu Changfeng can be my trusted aides. Outside, I will develop Gui Wang Xu Ruo Wu into my father-in-law; the elite forces of the Gui Wang Mansion are a formidable new force that cannot be overlooked. Next, I will take control of the Xining dojo. With the character of Zong Zhuangjie from the Xining faction, it would be his dream to climb to such heights with me.

I am not at all worried about being schemed against in broad daylight; rather, it is my own intuition that few can outsmart. Therefore, I instructed Huang Jingtian to inform those secret attendants that they must never easily reveal their identities. They should not make an appearance unless absolutely necessary, to avoid attracting the attention of those with ulterior motives. Furthermore, this serves as a form of training for me.

Truly deserving of the title as one of the top ten beauties, an unparalleled beauty. It really is as if whatever one thinks comes to fruition, ha

I couldn't help but smile wryly; the beautiful woman before me turned out to be Zhuang Qingshuang, the renowned beauty of the Xining Daoist Temple. Judging by her demeanor, we must have known each other for some time, likely having been harassed by the previous Yung-wen. Otherwise, with her pampered nature, how could she appear so anxious and unsettled

And now, it has been less than six months since Ji Xixi passed away. At this moment, Lang Fanyun should be practicing his drinking skills with his head buried in the task. In this blank period, it is a perfect time for me to unleash my creativity. I wonder if the plot of the story will change, and my appearance is undoubtedly a variable, a significant one at that. How could I possibly overlook the two stunning beauties, Xu Yeyue and Zhuang Qingshuang, in the capital?

Oh, I wonder who he is? Please tell me quickly

With a sudden inspiration, I deliberately frowned and said, "Ah, so it is Miss Zhuang, no wonder it hurts so much after the collision. Ouch, tsk tsk, I can't even walk. Would it be too much trouble for Miss Zhuang to help me go see a doctor?"

After leaving the palace, I felt a great sense of relief and tranquility

This is me, his biological son, unable to acknowledge our relationship in person, leaving him with a sense of guilt. Would anyone else be able to speak to him in a conciliatory manner? Do you think he, as the emperor, is merely pretending?

Without mentioning anything else, with her being the commander of the Jinyiwei, Ye Sudong, who would she have to fear

From the depths of my heart, I truly do not wish to see such an outcome, perhaps it is the bond of father and son with Zhu Yuanzhang that has inspired this thought in me

I was secretly impressed. Taking advantage of his good mood, I thought this request was not excessive. I said, "Grandson wishes to travel outside the palace in a while to explore the mountains and rivers of our great Ming, to see the local customs and traditions. I would like to ask His Majesty to grant me a gold medal or something, so that I won't be at a loss if I encounter trouble. At that time, I could also rely on the token to seek assistance from the local authorities."