The eunuch in the cold palace: You get the Nine Yang Divine Skill right from the start!

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Shen Mo remained leisurely, spending his days with his wives and concubines.

The news had already spread far and wide, and even the peddlers and laborers on Daqian Street knew that the Chu family's empire, which had lasted for hundreds of years, had collapsed in an instant, and that the new successor was the highly respected head of the Western Depot.

Since the establishment of the Western Depot, corrupt officials have almost disappeared, and the people have a very good opinion of Shen Mo.

Not to mention, with Chu Chengjing's deliberate encouragement, news of several victories at the front had spread far and wide, and the people only then learned that this man was also skilled in warfare and had made outstanding contributions on the battlefield!

A few high-ranking officials and nobles even knew that Shen Mo not only had these accolades, but had also already ascended the throne and become emperor of the Great Wei.

now.

The two largest countries on this vast land are both under his control. As for the remaining Southern Barbarians and Northern Liang, Shen Mo can take them whenever he wants.

But, after all, they were former comrades-in-arms.

Shen Mo hoped they would bring it up themselves, otherwise their friendship might really capsize.

........

Inside the Imperial Study, Shen Mo was lying on Li Zhaoxue's lap, idly flipping through miscellaneous books about martial arts and chivalry.

Xiao Xizi's voice came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, a group of people claiming to be from Japan have arrived outside the palace and say they want to see you."

Now, Xiao Xizi has become his personal eunuch.

Originally, he planned to choose someone randomly, but Xiao Xizi volunteered, so he had no choice but to agree. The original eunuch Qi An gave him a sum of money to return to his hometown.

"They've arrived so quickly? Summon them in immediately."

Shen Mo then remembered that Muto Nobuko seemed to have specifically mentioned this matter, and judging by the time, it was about time.

Not long after.

Two women appeared in the imperial study.

One of them was naturally Nobuko Muto, and the other was dressed in a bright red robe embroidered with gold thread. She had a similar appearance to Nobuko, and the two women looked to be about the same age, at most two or three years apart.

Nobuko Muto covered her mouth and chuckled, "Your Majesty, a day apart feels like three autumns, but how many years have passed since we last saw each other?"

"This must be your sister?"

Shen Mo didn't respond, and instead steered the conversation toward others.

The woman immediately knelt down and bowed in submission: "Empress Muto Yoshiko of the small Eastern Japan greets His Majesty the Celestial Empire!"

In Japanese culture, the heavens are considered the supreme being.

Now that Shen Mo is both the Emperor of the Great Wei and the Great Qian, no matter how he is addressed, it is not accurate. It would be better to refer to both of them collectively as the Celestial Dynasty.

Shen Mo nodded to himself. This Japanese empress was very humble and knew how to behave.

"I'm sure Nobuko has already told you what we discussed, so I won't go into details."

Shen Mo paused for a moment, then continued, "You people of Japan are welcome to live on this land, but you must agree to three rules!"

"It is already a great honor for our small country of Japan that Your Majesty has agreed. No matter what request you make, I, Yoshiko, would not dare to disobey."

Muto Yoshiko's forehead was still covered, and her voice was calm and composed.

Shen Mo slowly began to speak: "Firstly, the islanders who move in must accept the laws of the government and must not be subject to the criminal laws of Japan."

Secondly, those who move in are not allowed to privately purchase or possess weapons such as swords, armor, bows, and crossbows.

Thirdly, those with a criminal record or bad conduct are not permitted to move in.

"Your Majesty is fair. These are the most basic conditions, and the people of Japan will naturally comply."

Muto Yoshiko raised her head, her gaze softening, and said, "Your Majesty, could you grant Yoshiko a request?"

"Fangzi is willing to serve His Majesty of the Celestial Dynasty, and hopes that His Majesty will have mercy on her."

A perfectly placed hint of melancholy lingered between her brows, making her irresistible.

This younger sister's methods of seducing men are not as direct and fiery as her older sister Nobuko's, but they are even better!

Shen Mo said with a half-smile, "If you want to play the same game as your sister, have a child with Japanese blood with me, and then support him to the throne at all costs, you should save your breath. The bloodline of the ruler of the world must be pure."

"No, Your Majesty has misunderstood."

Muto Yoshiko quickly waved her hand and explained, "Yoshiko is not trying to play any tricks. If Your Majesty does not believe me, there is a poisonous herb on my island of Japan that can cause women to lose their fertility if ingested."

Both Fangzi and my sister were willing to take poisonous herbs to prove it!

Shen Mo's gaze swept over them; the two sisters' eyes were completely open and honest, so it must be true.

Yoshiko Muto continued, "Yoshiko only wants to repay His Majesty's kindness. If there is any selfish motive, it is that I hope His Majesty will treat the people of Japan kindly for the sake of us sisters."

"If they behave themselves, I will treat them equally, whether they intermarry with my people or engage in trade, it is all permissible."

Shen Mo made a promise; he is a very open-minded person.

The bloodline of the Japanese is just that—blood. After intermarrying with the locals and through the efforts of several generations, they will eventually become part of the local population, rather than being easily identifiable like Black people.

"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty!"

Yoshiko Muto was very grateful. She had actually prepared for the worst, but she could accept any situation as long as the Japanese people did not come here as slaves. In the end, Shen Mo offered such generous terms.

Shen Mo asked, "By the way, didn't Qiao Yan come back with you?"

"Your Majesty, you mean my younger sister, Yuko? She went to the Xiao residence."

"oh."

Shen Mo asked casually, but Muto Yoshiko seemed to be deep in thought.

.........

Inside the Xiao residence.

When Xiao Ye and Qiao Yan met again, he asked with a face full of grief, "Yan'er, is what my father said true?"

"Yes, I initially approached you to use you, or rather, to use your Xiao family."

Qiao Yan looked dejected; she had come to be honest.

At the same time, it's also about bringing things to a close.

"That's all in the past. His Majesty and my father have mentioned that the Japanese are about to move here."

Xiao Ye tried to grab her hand, but Qiao Yan dodged it.

Qiao Yan said in a deep voice, "But I can't let go!"

She couldn't let go of the fact that she had approached the Xiao family with ulterior motives, nor could she let go of the betrayal that night.

Xiao Ye's eyes held a pleading look as he said, "But I can't let you go either!"

Forget about me; with your status, you can find a better, more suitable woman.

Qiao Yan stood up and left, but stopped after taking only two steps. Without turning her head, she said, "Also, my real name is Mutou Yuko."

Once her figure had completely disappeared from sight, Xiao Ye could no longer hold back and covered his face, weeping bitterly.

After a long while.

Xiao Baizhan appeared behind him and said calmly, "There are plenty of fish in the sea. It's shameful to cry like this over a woman."

"Father, is there really no future for us?"

Xiao Ye was still unwilling to give up. As long as his father agreed, there was still a chance!

Xiao Baizhan shook his head: "These Japanese people have impure intentions. You are my only son. Do you really want a descendant with Japanese blood to inherit the Xiao family in the future?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ye was completely disheartened and said with a bitter smile, "I understand, Father. I will do as you wish and marry a lady of equal social standing."