If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

The dining hall was filled with the aroma of food.

A palace maid scooped up a spoonful of crystal-clear porridge and carefully brought it to Zhao Yu's lips.

Zhao Yu opened his mouth and took a bite.

The moment the porridge touches your mouth, its sweetness explodes on your taste buds, bringing a wave of comfort to your entire body.

Although the emperor also drank porridge for breakfast, this simple bowl of porridge was actually extremely extravagant.

Tian Shan snow lotus petals, Kunlun Jade Pool lotus seeds...

Each and every ingredient is a rare and precious medicine that is entirely beneficial to martial artists.

If this were to happen in the martial arts world, it would be enough to cause a bloodbath.

But now, it's being used as an ingredient to make a bowl of ordinary porridge.

"alright."

Zhao Yu spoke calmly.

Another palace maid immediately stepped forward and gently wiped the corners of his mouth with a warm silk handkerchief.

Just then, Wei An bowed and strode quickly into the hall.

"Your Majesty, Prince Qian is requesting an audience."

Qianmiao?

Zhao Yu frowned slightly.

What is he doing here at this time? Is he here to try and reconcile us again?

Zhao Yu waved his hand.

"Announce."

Soon, Qian Miao, dressed in a prince's python robe, entered the main hall.

"Your subject, Qian Miao, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

"Rise."

Qian Miao straightened up, glanced at the palace maids and eunuchs around him, and said hesitantly, "Your Majesty, I have important matters to report and hope that you may dismiss everyone else."

Zhao Yu frowned even more deeply.

He knew too little about Qianmiao.

If they suddenly launch an attack, my innate realm might be in trouble.

Just as he hesitated, a faint, mosquito-like voice suddenly entered his ears.

"Your Majesty, do not worry, I will protect you."

Zhao Yu's eyebrows suddenly twitched.

Goodness, they arrived so quickly.

Without a doubt, the owner of that voice must be his father-in-law, Meng Baishan.

"Xiao Weizi, you may all leave."

"cover."

Wei An dared not ask any further questions and bowed as he led the palace maids and eunuchs away.

The vast dining hall was now empty except for Zhao Yu and Qian Miao.

"Speak, what is it?"

"Your Majesty, after the morning court session this day, the Empress Dowager will..."

Qian Miao slowly recounted in detail how the Empress Dowager had summoned the protagonist to the inner palace after the court assembly that day, forcing him to agree to peace talks.

Zhao Yu listened without showing any expression.

"So? You came all this way to see me just for this little thing?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Miao suddenly knelt down and kowtowed heavily.

"Your Majesty's methods yesterday impressed me greatly!"

Your Majesty, I implore you, under no circumstances should you grant the Empress Dowager's request today!

Zhao Yu was completely bewildered by this sudden turn of events.

But he still put on an interested expression: "What's the reason?"

Qian Miao gritted his teeth, his expression complex.

"Let me tell you my story. When I was a child, it wasn't called Qianmiao, but Songmiao. I didn't have a father; my mother raised me single-handedly..."

I feel deep resentment, resentment towards the powerful clans of the world, and resentment towards myself for being one of them, yet being powerless to resist!

I do not have the courage to avenge my mother, but after witnessing Your Majesty's methods yesterday, I saw hope!

Your Majesty, I am willing to lend you a hand and let the powerful and noble families of the land also experience the injustice they have suffered!

Zhao Yu's expression froze; he hadn't expected to be eating melon seeds right after finishing breakfast.

Simply put, this Qian family prodigy was the illegitimate son of the Qian family's Prince of Zhennan. His mother raised him with great hardship, and just as he was about to repay her kindness, he was bullied to death by powerful clans.

The son, filled with rage, was preparing to take action against his enemy, only to discover that the enemy was his father's family. In the end, he became the Qian Wangye (Prince of Money) out of frustration.

Gee tut.

It was a complicated story, but it gave him a good idea.

"Very well, I understand," Zhao Yu said calmly. "You may leave."

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty?"

Qian Miao was stunned; he could hardly believe his ears.

He had assumed that after hearing his story, the emperor would either be filled with righteous indignation and accept his help.

Either sympathize with them and agree to take revenge together.

But to his utter surprise, it was just a casual "I know".

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

Zhao Yu shook his head and said, "Whether you agree or not is none of your business. Go back."

Qian Miao gritted his teeth, a deep sense of powerlessness welling up inside him.

He never expected it to end like this.

But he dared not ask any more questions, nor did he want to.

"Your subject takes his leave."

After Qian Miao left, the faint voice sounded again.

"Your Majesty, this man is capable. Why not seize this opportunity to bring him into your fold?"

Zhao Yu snorted coldly and warned, "Although you are my father-in-law, your job is to protect my safety. I do not want this to happen again."

"It was this old minister who overstepped his bounds; please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Zhao Yu waved his hand, a smile playing on his lips.

Of course, he also wanted to win over Qian Miao. If he could win over Qian Miao, he would have control over the younger generation of the Qian family.

can.

We cannot win over Qianmiao at this time, because doing so at this time would create too many hidden dangers.

It should be understood that Qian Miao is an illegitimate son of the first rank. Regardless of his martial arts talent, character, or anything else, the fact that he can wear this python robe is enough to prove that the Qian family treats him with sincerity.

Although Qian Miao harbored deep hatred for the powerful clans, humans are creatures with very complex emotions.

Hatred can be remembered for a lifetime, but how can kindness be erased with just a few words?

If it could really be erased, then Qianmiao wouldn't be in such an awkward situation now.

To completely subdue Qianmiao, we must wait for a better opportunity.

An opportunity that would allow him to both avenge his mother's death and repay the Qian family's kindness.

"Your Majesty, it's time for court." Little Wei Zi walked in again.

Zhao Yu rose from the main seat and glanced at Li Fu'an, who was sitting in the corner with his head down.

"Eunuch Li need not attend court."

From this day forward, you, Xiao Wei, will take over the position of Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Stud.

Upon hearing this, Wei An was overjoyed and immediately knelt down to kowtow.

"Your Majesty, this servant thanks you for your great kindness!"

Li Fu'an, who was in the corner, stiffened for a moment, but after a short while, he looked up and spoke.

"cover."

Li Fu'an, head bowed, gritted his teeth.

Young man, this palace may look big, but in the eyes of someone at the half-step Celestial Realm, it's just a few steps away.

We'd like to see where you can run to!

............... ..

In the Golden Palace, civil and military officials stood on both sides.

"Long live! Long live! Long live the Emperor!"

A sound like a mountain roaring and a tsunami crashing echoed throughout the entire hall.

Zhao Yu sat on the dragon throne expressionlessly and raised his hand.

"Rise."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The princes and their entourage were somewhat surprised to see that it was no longer Eunuch Li accompanying the emperor to court today, but they quickly accepted it.

Since ascending the throne, the emperor has favored eunuchs, and it was common for him to take turns having different eunuchs attend court.

Although they had never seen this eunuch before, no one paid him any attention.

At that moment, a messenger hurriedly entered from outside the hall.

"Urgent report! Your Majesty! The Wolf Kingdom's army has set up camp near Yuquan Lake, five miles outside the capital. Roughly estimated, they number around 30,000!"

"What? They're really here!"

"Thirty thousand troops...we only have five thousand imperial guards, how can we possibly hold them off?"

"Oh my god, it's over, the Great Liang is doomed!"

"Originally, we were supposed to discuss..."

"Shh! Are you out of your mind?!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the imperial court.

In the imperial court, people were filled with unease.

Seeing this, Wei An quickly tried to impress.

"quiet!"

The court finally calmed down a bit.

Zhao Yu looked calmly at the head of the military officers.

"General Meng."

Meng Qianshan immediately stepped forward and said, "Your subject is here!"

"How are things going with the tasks I entrusted to you?"

Meng Qianshan clasped his hands in greeting: "Your Majesty! All defensive fortifications inside and outside the city have been reinforced, and oil, rolling stones, and thunder-based weapons have all been prepared!"

"If those barbarian wolves dare to attack the city, we'll make sure they never return, and we'll cripple them!"

"Well done." Zhao Yu nodded in satisfaction.

That's all he can do.

After all, they are the defenders, holding the advantage of terrain, and their number of highly skilled martial artists is definitely greater than that of the attacking Wolf Kingdom.

The scenario of one person storming the city gates and opening them wide is absolutely impossible.

If there really is a foolish expert on the other side who dares to climb the city wall alone, there will only be one outcome.

He was temporarily held back by a swarm of soldiers using sheer numbers, and then swarmed in by his own skilled ally and hacked to death.

Just then, Qian Miao stepped out from the queue.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report."

Zhao Yu knew what he was going to say and didn't intend to stop him.

"Speak."

Qian Miao bowed and said, "The Empress Dowager is extremely worried about the battle outside the city today and is unable to eat or sleep. She hopes that Your Majesty can go to the inner palace to see her and put her mind at ease."

Zhao Yu said calmly, "Alright, I understand. I will go there after court."

These words instantly rekindled a glimmer of hope in the previously lifeless court.

What could the Empress Dowager possibly want His Majesty to do?

Of course, we should advise His Majesty to negotiate peace!

Perhaps, they still have a chance!

Looking at the varied expressions on the faces of the officials below, Zhao Yu gave a meaningful, cold smile.

"Dismiss the court."