The Empress Kneels in Her Palace to Admit Her Mistakes After Slaying Her Ways in the Female-Oriented

The darkness obscured half of Song Shaoyi's face, but it couldn't hide the powerful aura emanating from him in the slightest.

The ordinary people, who were sighing, suddenly became wary when they saw this person jump out, with this appearance and these words.

"Who are you?"

"What do you want to do?"

Almost instinctively, the people took a few steps back, adopting a defensive posture.

"What, doesn't everyone recognize me?"

Song Shaoyi then stepped into the light, revealing a handsome and sunny face.

This immediately caused a gasp from the group.

"Oh, it's Shao Yi."

"Oh, I almost didn't recognize you."

"Shaoyi, what did you mean by what you just said?"

……

Having received orders from the former leader of the Demon Suppression Division to help Ren Tianye, Song Shaoyi naturally couldn't have been unprepared.

In fact, he and Chen Liang arrived in Pukou City almost one after the other. Chen Liang tried to join the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance, while he went deep into the community.

During this period of time, he has done good deeds in various places, which has made many people in Pukou City know him, or at least recognize his face.

Having done so much, it's time for him to shine.

He said, "Don't you all know what state Pukou City and Yunjing have become?"

"To put it bluntly, Pukou City is already rotten to the core, and Yunjing is the same, rotten to the core."

"Where in a place like this can we, as normal people, find a place to live?"

"Now, everyone is stuck in this Pukou city, living day after day, struggling to survive among these love-struck idiots who are just whining about nothing."

"Everyone's willing?"

Song Shaoyi spoke these words in a low voice.

But the people in front of them all fell silent.

It wasn't that they were stunned, but rather that Song Shaoyi's words were so powerful and thought-provoking that they struck a chord deep within them.

Yes, they've lived in Pukou City for years, and they know exactly what kind of place it is.

Not only is the love-obsessed mentality rampant, but even the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance, composed of men and women, can ride roughshod over them.

This kind of miserable life is unbearable.

This led to a moment of silence followed by a collective outburst.

"Shaoyi, you're right, Pukou City is indeed no place for a human to live."

"Shaoyi, those people in the Love Mutual Aid Alliance, and those officials, they are simply despicable. As long as love is involved, even if we are in the right, we become in the wrong."

"Damn it, if I could be reincarnated, I really want to be reincarnated somewhere else and never come to this Pukou City again... no, I mean never come to the whole of Yunjing."

……

With the atmosphere built to this point, Song Shaoyi knew that the matter was already half successful.

He immediately waved his hand and said, "Why reincarnate? Right now, there is an excellent opportunity to completely change everyone's destiny."

"My fellow villagers, do you not know what happened in Huai'an City?"

Song Shaoyi's reminder was so obvious that even if these people were all idiots, they would know what he meant.

One by one, everyone instantly erupted in excitement.

"Shaoyi, are you referring to the imperial court's forces?"

"I heard he's a Duke from the Imperial Court, called Duke Ren. He's very kind to his people and never takes romantic relationships seriously. Under Duke Ren, everyone is equal."

"Yes, yes, I've heard that too. But, isn't it always said in Pukou that Ren Tianye, who came from the imperial court, is a ruthless killer, cold-blooded and merciless, even more terrifying than Yun Jing? Sigh, I don't know who's right."

"Yes, that's why I both look forward to it and dare not look forward to it."

……

Song Shaoyi smiled slightly and said, "Fellow villagers, you may not know if it's true or not, but there is one thing you definitely know."

"So, who are the people who spread rumors that the Duke is cold-blooded and ruthless?"

Song Shaoyi didn't give them time to think, directly stating the answer: "Are they all from Yunjing?"

"Are they all members of a love support alliance?"

"Are they all people in Pukou City who idolize love-obsessed individuals?"

He paused, then continued, "Why do you tell me why these people keep propagating the imperial army as ruthless and bloodthirsty? Why do they portray Duke Ren Tianye as cold-blooded and heartless?"

Is the reason behind this hard to guess?

A word to wake up the dreamer!

Or rather, these people had already guessed, but were not sure. Now, reminded by Song Shaoyi, they all realized it.

Song Shaoyi added fuel to the fire, saying, "I, Song Shaoyi, can now tell everyone with great responsibility that the Duke is a rare person who loves his people like his own children, and the Duke will crack down on those who are love-struck and do whatever they want."

"Everyone can put aside their doubts and boldly believe that as long as the Duke arrives, justice will prevail, and the common people of Pukou City will be saved!"

These words were so impactful that they immediately caused a huge uproar among the crowd.

Does the arrival of the Duke mean the arrival of justice?

What else is there to say?

Welcome, Your Excellency!

"Shaoyi, we believe in you. We are all looking forward to the Duke's arrival."

"I heard that the Duke has already reached the walls of Pukou City. Will the Duke arrive soon?"

"So, does that mean our good days are just around the corner?"

……

Everyone was overjoyed.

Song Shaoyi, however, poured cold water on the idea, saying, "Fellow villagers, the Duke is just outside Pukou City, but getting into the city will be extremely difficult!"

"Our city of Pukou is high and thick. The garrison commander, Zhou Xiong, has also injected a substance called gypsum into the entire city. Coupled with the cannons from Yunjing, even if the Duke's army attacks without rest for several months, they may not be able to break through the city walls."

At this point, Song Shaoyi deliberately sighed.

"The Duke has to be responsible for his army. If it is difficult to take Pukou City, the Duke will most likely abandon Pukou City and risk attacking Yunjing directly."

"Or even withdraw the troops directly."

"Return to Kyoto and completely abandon the attempt to capture Yunjing."

Before he finished speaking, the crowd erupted in excitement again.

What the hell?

The Duke had already arrived at the city gate tower; their good days were about to begin. But now they had to turn back?

No, then they got excited for nothing.

"No, we've been waiting for the Duke for so long, we can't let him leave."

"Why don't we try our best to take over Pukou City? I know where the city lord lives."

"How many of us are we enough?"

"Oh dear, what should we do?"

……

Amidst the murmurs, everyone turned their attention to Song Shaoyi. After all, they weren't fools; if Song Shaoyi had said that, he must have some kind of solution.

Sure enough, Song Shaoyi said, "Actually, the method is very simple."

"We need to give the Duke a reason why he has no choice but to take Pukou City."

After a pause, Song Shaoyi said, "As I just mentioned, the Duke loves his people like his own children, but as you have all heard, he is also a firm opponent of romantic love."

"We absolutely cannot allow love-struck individuals to wreak havoc on the world."

"Therefore, if our Pukou City is full of people obsessed with love, then the Duke will definitely try every means to break in."

"To save everyone from fire and water."

Everyone present was completely dumbfounded.

Pukou City is full of people obsessed with love, so the Duke is bound to invade.

This logic is bizarre, yet it's exactly the same as what I heard before from people from Feiyunjing and the Love Mutual Aid Alliance...

"So, everyone should pretend to be love-struck, making the love-struck behavior in Pukou City noisy and rampant, turning Pukou City into a holy land for love-struck people, then..."

Song Shaoyi continued resolutely, "The Duke will definitely use all his strength to take over Pukou City."

"Do you understand?"

These people understood.

They, too, must pretend to be love-obsessed.

Let the flames of love-struck madness in Pukou City burn fiercely.

"So...should we change our attitude and try to befriend the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance? Or even pretend to join them?"

A smart person immediately asked the crucial question.

It immediately received Song Shaoyi's firm affirmation.

"right!"

"You've finally figured it out!"

"However, that's not enough. There's one more thing to do... that is, to help the Love Mutual Aid Alliance to defeat Zhou Xiong, the garrison commander of Pukou City."

At this point, Song Shaoyi looked heartbroken.

"You guys almost drove me crazy with your actions before. Who is Zhou Xiong? He's the garrison commander of our Pukou City. Pukou City is protected by him."

"Once Zhou Xiong is dead, the Duke will find it ten thousand times easier to take Pukou City."

"No, more than ten thousand times."

"But you actually supported Zhou Xiong before, wasn't that hindering the Duke?"

"Now, you must repent and mend your ways."

"Work with the people of the Pukou City Love Mutual Aid Alliance to deal with Zhou Xiong, drive him insane, and Pukou City will belong to the Duke."

"Our good days are coming."

Song Shaoyi's approach was so clear and logical, so practical, and so perfectly aligned with everyone's thoughts that it ignited their enthusiasm almost the instant he finished speaking.

"Shao Yi is right. Let's feign joining the Love Mutual Aid Alliance, work together to deal with Zhou Xiong, and take over Pukou City!"

"Yes, that's right, let's do it!"

"Then what are you waiting for? Join the Love Mutual Aid Alliance right now!"

……

Everyone was enthusiastic and immediately took action.

Where did they come from, and where did they return to?

Looking at these people, Song Shaoyi couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.

We've won over one group of people, but that's far from enough. We should keep going and win over others. The greater the momentum we create, the less difficult it will be for the Duke to attack Pukou City!

Pukou City, facing Yunjing across the river, is the gateway to Yunjing. If Pukou City falls, Yunjing will hardly survive.

Therefore, he must take down this tough nut!

Take it firmly!

……

In front of the stage, Chen Liang inspected the area like a leader, making sure everything was in order. He even chatted with the officials of Pukou City along the way, deepening their relationship.

Just as I was feeling satisfied, someone from the Love Mutual Aid Alliance came to report.

"Young Master Chen, so many people have said they want to join our Love Mutual Aid Alliance, so many people, and wave after wave..."

The man's voice trembled as he spoke.

The Love Mutual Aid Alliance in Pukou City is a transcendent entity in the entire city, but its membership has always been small. This is partly due to the self-control of the Love Mutual Aid Alliance, and partly because most people don't actually have much affection for it.

But now...

The vast majority of them came suddenly.

How could this not be a pleasant surprise?

Chen Liang immediately understood what was going on and said, "Someone's here, that's good news."

"Now is a critical time, and we must take extraordinary measures. We can certainly recruit these people and strengthen ourselves."

"Let's join forces to defeat Zhou Xiong!"

"How about this, let's set up an unofficial team for the Love Mutual Aid Alliance and bring these people in."

……