Chapter 2, Thunderous Measures

Seeing her beloved son climb into his carriage, the sorrowful Empress He's face broke into a tender smile of a mother: "Bian'er, why have you come here to your mother instead of staying in the carriage with Lady Tang?"

Liu Bian was too lazy to explain and changed the subject, saying: "I was just speaking casually, I asked you to be close to me, is it that Lady Ai is not happy?"

Liu Bian did not want Empress He to recall this painful history, so he quickly changed the subject, kneeling behind his adoptive mother and began to massage her shoulders. Having frequently visited an old Chinese medicine practitioner for massages during his previous life, Liu Bian was quite skilled, applying just the right amount of pressure, with each press targeting the acupoints, allowing Empress He to feel completely relaxed.

After a moment of massage, Liu Bian saw Empress He with a face full of joy, and he asked with a look of filial piety: "Mother, do you feel a bit more pleased now?"

Seeing Liu Bian's serious demeanor, Tang Ji had no choice but to follow his instructions and place a fragrant kiss on Liu Bian's cheek. Then, with a puzzled expression, she knelt down beside him, not understanding why Liu Bian had suddenly taken such a whim.

Empress Dowager He let out a deep sigh: "How can a mother be joyful when you and I, mother and son, have fallen to such a state? It is all your uncle's fault for being foolish, acting arbitrarily and without strategy. He killed a few eunuchs and still invited the feudal lords to the capital, which led to the arrival of Dong Zhuo, a vicious wolf far more malevolent than the eunuchs, resulting in this great calamity for you and me, mother and son."

Only Empress Dowager He remained dazed and lost in thought in the carriage, her face filled with resentment: "Alas... Before the late emperor passed away, he said you were frivolous and lacked dignity. Now it seems that my royal son has grown up, yet we, mother and son, are now like fish and meat at the mercy of others. Heaven knows how many days we can survive in Hongnong"

"Tang Ji, would you be so kind as to give me a kiss?" Liu Bian said, extending his hand to cup Tang Ji's delicate face, gazing into her beautiful eyes as he asked.

Before Liu Bian's words had finished, without waiting for Empress He to react, he lifted the curtain of the carriage and leaped down from the chariot

Upon entering Hongnong County, there were heavy troops guarding both inside and outside, making it exceedingly difficult to escape. It was imperative to break free from Dong's control before reaching Hongnong. Liu Bian held Tang Ji in his arms, pondering silently in his heart

Upon reconsideration, this is my first kiss, and it is normal for the body to feel excited. Moreover, Tang Ji has been married to Liu Bian for half a year, and such fleeting contact is certainly not enough to stimulate her; this is also a common human sentiment

In summary, in Liu Bian's heart, this kiss of his is tied to the rise and fall of the Chinese nation for the next two thousand years. It is a kiss of justice, and to call it "the kiss of eternity" would not be an exaggeration

According to the literal interpretation, as long as it brings pleasure to a person both physically and mentally, one can earn pleasure points. Liu Bian has yet to experience the fragrant kiss of a woman and believes that it would certainly bring him physical and mental pleasure, thereby earning him pleasure points. Although his identity is that of a废帝 (useless emperor), he is still the esteemed King of Hongnong, and according to the established procedures, he should be able to earn a considerable amount of pleasure points.

The autumn wind is bleak, causing one's garments to flutter, further accentuating the chill in the air

Ding dong ... ... Congratulations, the host has obtained 8 Joy Points from Liu Bian of Hongnong, bringing the total number of Joy Points held by the host to 83

Having already left Luoyang for fifty li, proceeding another sixty or seventy li will lead to Hongnong County. Upon arrival, Liu Bian will be confined along with his mother and beloved concubine, living a life devoid of sunlight, and then, a few months later, he will be poisoned to death by the toxic wine sent by Li Ru

Liu Bian did not respond immediately, but pondered silently in his heart: 75 summoning points, fluctuating randomly by 5 points, the summoned generals will be generated between 70 and 80. If calculated according to the characters in the game, a level of 70 is roughly equivalent to Sun Quan's martial prowess, while a level of 80 corresponds to Cao Hong. It would be fortunate to summon a general of Cao Hong's caliber, but if one were to summon a general with skills akin to Sun Quan, attempting to single-handedly defeat the guards escorting him would be nothing short of a pipe dream

If there had been no Five Hu chaos, there would not have been the later Mongolian cavalry entering the Central Plains, nor would there have been Han people treated like grass. Without the Mongolians' rule over the Central Plains, there would not have been the Qing soldiers' "Ten Days in Yangzhou, Three Massacres in Jiading," nor would there have been the great massacre by the Japanese invaders

It matters not, Lady Ai is the wife of the lonely king. Not to mention a mere kiss to the lonely king, even performing the rites of Zhou Gong, who could possibly care? Even Confucius said that food and sex are part of human nature!

I am hungry, and I want to see if there is any food with the Empress Mother. Liu Bian said while rubbing his stomach as he hurried to catch up with the horse-drawn carriage ahead.

If this king escapes the clutches of Dong Zhuo, relying on the external aid of the super summoning system, it is possible to sweep away the various lords and restore the grandeur of the Han Dynasty. If the Han Dynasty were to regain its former glory, there would not be the tragic history of the Five Barbarians wreaking havoc in China that followed.

Liu Bian sat cross-legged, his face serious, yet his heart was filled with passionate fervor. "I am not here to seek pleasure; I am here to save my own life and to save the entire Chinese nation!"

Liu Bian unreservedly burrowed into Empress He’s embrace; although separated by clothing, he could still feel the peaks and valleys as if it were daytime, the waves surging violently. If this were before his time travel, at the age of thirty, he would be in the prime of life as a young married woman. Thinking of this, Liu Bian's heart couldn't help but race.

Ding dong ... ... Congratulations, the host has obtained 9 Emoticons from Empress He, bringing the total number of Emoticons held by the host to 92.

It is the month of September, and the cold wind is biting

It is not acceptable; we must find a way to increase the points of pleasure to ensure that we can summon the fierce general who can annihilate this group of soldiers. This is my only chance to escape. Once I am imprisoned in Hongnong, I will not be able to see a single notable figure, and this system will be completely rendered useless

Upon seeing Liu Bian jump down from the carriage, the soldiers escorting him immediately shouted loudly, completely disregarding him, the former Son of Heaven and now the King of Hongnong

Upon realizing this, Liu Bian could not help but break out in a cold sweat, fortunate to have had the foresight. If he had hastily initiated the summoning procedure just now, and had summoned a martial general with skills like Sun Quan, he would have had no chance of turning the situation around.

Mother, do not be sad, I believe that good people will have their own fortune, let me help you relax your body

Although the number of pleasure points held has increased to 83, Liu Bian still feels insecure. A decrease of 5 points from 83 pleasure points results in 78 points, which is roughly equivalent to Liao Hua's level. While it does not necessarily mean that the lowest value general will be obtained, since there is this risk, it is essential to find ways to mitigate it and to raise the minimum value as much as possible.

Tang Ji wore a puzzled expression: "The king's words are truly baffling, what has been accomplished?"

The child is feeling a bit cold

Ding dong... The host currently possesses 75 pleasure points and 75 hatred points. Would you like to initiate the summoning program?" The system sprite in my mind issued a prompt.

Liu Bian was almost overjoyed, unable to resist planting a kiss on Empress He’s face: "Since Mother Empress likes it, I will help you relax more in the future. I am afraid that Tang Ji will feel lonely by herself, so I will go back to keep her company now"

Hmm... the Empress truly feels very comfortable, my royal son has grown up!" Empress He's eyes were half-closed, and she was full of praise, looking utterly content.

"Mother, since things have come to this point, there is no need to speak such discouraging words." Liu Bian gently persuaded, guiding Empress He to feel better, "I wish to make my mother happy; how can I achieve that?"

After all, he is just a teenager, and the guards did not make things too difficult for him. Minister Dong merely instructed that the mother and son be escorted to Hongnong, without stating that they could not meet, thus allowing Liu Bian to climb into Empress He’s carriage.

Haha ... ... It worked! Liu Bian was overjoyed and couldn't help but clap in celebration

This is indeed an extraordinary time, requiring extraordinary measures. If one were to act according to common sense, it would be impossible to bring joy to Empress He, who has fallen from heaven to hell. If sufficient points of pleasure cannot be obtained, the only fate awaiting her and her son is death. Even the Buddha has said, "Use thunderous means, reveal a compassionate heart." Therefore, Liu Bian forgave his own recklessness

I do this to survive, to save the people of the world, and to prevent the traitor Dong from bringing disaster to the nation and its citizens! Liu Bian snorted in his heart, providing himself with a grandiose justification

What does the king do after getting off the car? Hurry up and get in the car!

Lady Tang was somewhat perplexed and even more shy: "Your Majesty, why do you say such things? There are so many officials and soldiers outside, I feel extremely bashful!"

Empress Dowager He has always favored her only son and did not find anything inappropriate about it: "Heaven is blind; you and I, mother and son, are favored by the mandate of heaven, yet we are bullied by that traitor Dong Zhuo to the point of being homeless. If the ancestors of the Han dynasty have any spirit in the heavens, they must ensure that this rebel Dong Zhuo meets a terrible end"

"Tang Ji, I will go see Mother. You wait for me in the carriage."

"To receive the favor of His Majesty, I am naturally delighted," the Tang princess said, blushing as she nodded.

This is strange, why did I gain pleasure points while Tang Ji did not gain any? Liu Bian muttered to himself

Liu Bian had a sudden inspiration and set his sights on his mother, Empress He, who had been in mourning for more than half a year. Without waiting for Tang Ji to say anything, he jumped down from the carriage. On this desolate ancient path, only Empress He, who once held the esteemed position of a nation's mother, could be used to earn reward points; there was no other way.