While I'm at the martial arts academy, my wife is cultivating while I enjoy life.

"Based on Madam Zeng Qian's 'Theory of Human Evolution,' the marriage law puts everyone from royalty to the lowest-level laborers into two marriage pools: one for awakened individuals and one for ordinary people, with random marriages."

"There will be no more class distinctions based on talent, and no family will be allowed to plunder talented individuals, in order to ensure that the remaining 400 million humans on Earth will all awaken."

"You must understand that we are facing an alien race from the entire universe."

Murong Wan'er spoke each word with the same oppressive air as her mother, Murong Yan.

"That's impossible!"

Zhao Lie slammed his fist on the table; he was ready to lead the charge in turning against them, fearless.

Other grandmasters were also among those whose interests were harmed, and naturally they were not happy either.

But Murong Wan'er wasn't worried at all. After all, these grandmasters were always making a fuss, but it was all for their own benefit.

"Why are you all in such a hurry? I didn't say I would implement it immediately."

This finally calmed everyone down.

"Then what does 'Princess'... oh, Queen' mean?"

"Let's start with a pilot program in Donghai City. If it doesn't work well, we'll abandon this approach altogether. What do you all think?"

Murong Wan'er's words calmed everyone down a little.

Wang Xuehua was no pushover; there was no way she would agree to use Donghai City as a pilot city.

"I'm afraid Grandmaster Wang might not cooperate," the chief grandmaster said.

Regent Yang Ding remained silent.

He walked to Wang Xuehua's assigned seat, patted the back of the chair, and replied, "Her granddaughter, Wang Xinyue, killed the husband paired with her by the system. This is openly defying the Queen and must be punished."

Zhao Lie sneered, "If she refuses to be punished, what can you, Regent, do?"

"Strike hard," Yang Ding replied decisively.

"Strike? Who will strike? Wang Xuehua is the strongest water-type grandmaster on Blue Star. Do you think she's some nobody from the King Serpent Empire? Regent, are you going to strike her yourself?"

Yang Ding plopped down in Wang Xuehua's chair and looked at Zhao Lie, saying, "That's right, I will personally take action, no need for everyone else."

Yang Ding is not yet 20 years old.

None of the 18 grandmasters present were under 100 years old.

Such arrogance and composure certainly made the old folks uncomfortable.

Zhao Lie glanced at Zhou Liren, wondering to himself, "Why isn't this little brat flustered?"

Knowing that Yang Ding had the ability to stop time, he couldn't help but wonder if things would go wrong this time with Wang Xuehua.

Could we persuade Old Zhou to use his position as the father-in-law to launch a sneak attack on this kid and smash his head in one punch?

Yang Ding continued, looking at the Grandmasters, and asked, "This is mainly to greet everyone. Who objects, and who agrees?"

The chief master of the gold system chuckled.

"Since the Regent is going to take action personally, and it has nothing to do with us, then we will give him our full support. It wouldn't be a bad thing to use Donghai City as a pilot city."

The others also disliked this kid and nodded in agreement, deciding to just watch the show without lifting a finger.

"Since everyone has no objections, the Queen will announce the royal decree to pilot the new marriage law in Donghai City on the wedding day tomorrow."

The grandmasters left silently, without uttering a sound.

Zhao Lie nudged Zhou Liren, signaling him to find a place to talk privately.

The two went to Zhao Lie's residence, where he instructed his son Zhao Wuhen to open a spatial passage and escape back to the Zhou family mansion in Jiangling City to prevent the news from leaking out.

"Old Zhou, after Yang Ding dealt with Wang Xuehua, the next city he'll target is Jiangling."

"It can't be that bad, he's my son-in-law."

"The new marriage law has taken away all the privileges of your Zhou family. Is there any son-in-law like this in the world?"

Zhou Liren feigned displeasure, "That's true. I've supported him so much, and he actually wants to push for some new marriage law. Without a genius girl joining, how will the Zhou family's influence develop in the future?"

That makes sense.

"Old Zhao, what do you mean?"

"We must strike first. Tomorrow is his wedding day. As his father-in-law, you will definitely be able to get close and end his life with a single blow."

Zhou Liren's mind raced, and he quickly shook his head. "That won't do. If my daughter finds out, she'll hate me to death."

"Family comes first, Lao Zhou. Stop being so wishy-washy. After killing Yang Ding, join forces with Wang Xuehua and control Murong Wan'er. Then the rebellion will be a success."

"I do have a plan."

"What plan?"

"I'll lure him to a secluded spot tonight, and you can ambush him and burn him to death. That way, Ruoxi won't blame me."

Although Zhao Lie had doubts, he still agreed, "Okay, let's do it this way. I'll be the bad guy."

The two returned to the capital, and Zhou Liren sent someone to deliver a message, asking Yang Ding to bring Zhou Ruoxi over for lunch.

The royal city was filled with a festive atmosphere, with the Wood-based Yaoguang Guards covering every window with the character "囍" (double happiness).

Yang Ding is trying on his groom's attire, which is a traditional ancient ceremonial robe from the Jinglong Kingdom, embroidered with a giant golden dragon.

This was prepared by the Queen long ago; it fits her perfectly and is paving the way for Yang Ding to become emperor in the future.

These days, clothing doesn't have a sense of time or era; everyone wears whatever they want.

Zhou Ruoxi walked in and asked softly, "Honey, my dad suddenly invited you and me to lunch, saying he has something to discuss."

"What did you say?" Yang Ding asked.

"He didn't say."

Normally, since Zhou Liren had already decided to ambush Zhao Lie, he shouldn't have approached Yang Ding at this time to avoid arousing suspicion.

Sending someone specifically to look for them means there's something fishy going on.

He quickly took off his imperial robes and handed them to Fang Jing, saying, "It seems Zhao Lie can't wait any longer."

"Are you going to make a move in the royal city? He's a fire-type." Ye Ke quickly reminded him.

The main buildings of the royal city were all made of wood, and Zhao Lie could turn it to ashes in no time.

"It's alright, I'm a Grandmaster of Water Element now, suppressing him is no problem."

"You suppress him, and I'll shoot him dead with a bow and arrow?" Ye Ke asked.

Yang Ding patted her on the shoulder and laughed, "Sixth Sister, not bad, you've gotten into the zone so quickly."

"What? I'm just worried about my eldest nephew."

Ye Rou coaxed the child and said with a smile, "Honey, don't tease my sister now. There will be plenty of time to tease her later. Go on."

Ye Ke also had a wedding dress, but she refused to wear it. Ye Rou and Fang Jing continued to try to persuade her.

Yang Ding and his third wife, Zhou Ruoxi, fled to Zhou Liren's residence, where his mother-in-law had already instructed the servants to prepare a meal.

Zhou Liren gestured for the two to sit down, dipped his finger in a few drops of wine, and wrote on the table: "Zhao Lie is about to make a move on you. How about we take care of him on the ship?"

Yang Ding nodded.

Zhou Liren then said, "My dear son-in-law, Master Zhao was severely criticized by his sons this morning. He has realized his mistake and asked me to act as a mediator, go to his ship for afternoon tea, and apologize to you and the Queen."

"Since my father-in-law is in charge, of course I'll go," Yang Ding replied.

"Okay, it's settled then. Hurry up and finish eating, then get on the boat with me. I bet he's already waiting there."