The local people in the capital will naturally applaud tomorrow's parade. They all hate these traitors who are disloyal to the emperor.

In their minds, Zhu Moye is like a god, the one who brings them a paradise-like life.

If they disrespect the current emperor, their lives will be in danger, and we will never forgive them!

What the common people talked about most was the second imperial edict.

The emperor, who had not appointed a queen or concubines for ten years after he ascended the throne, finally officially appointed a queen and several imperial concubines.

The names of the girls are Dongfang Bai, Yue Lingshan, Ding Yi, and Ren Yingying.

What they were most curious about was naturally the newly crowned queen, Dongfang Bai.

According to gossip, this queen is none other than Dongfang Bubai, the leader of the Sun Moon Sect and the legendary martial arts master!

Through word of mouth, the news spread like snowflakes, and spread throughout the Ming Dynasty in just a few days.

When hundreds of millions of people heard the news, they all started talking.

Some people admire Zhu Moye's methods, as he even managed to deal with Dongfang Bubai.

There were those who were envious, jealous, and resentful. He was already the winner in life, sitting on the endless kingdom, but now he had obtained a high and mighty demon queen.

He wakes up and holds the power of the world, but he lies drunk on the knees of a beautiful woman.

This is simply every man’s dream. One should be like Zhu Moye!

More than that, it is the voice of blessing.

One is the first emperor in history who is unrivaled in both civil and military affairs, and the other is a remarkable woman who, despite being a daughter, has overwhelmed the Chinese martial arts world and is as capable as any man.

No matter how you look at it, the two of them are a match made in heaven.

As for the criticisms, there are some too.

They said that the evil witch from the cult could not be a role model for the country and could not win the support of the people, and they requested the emperor to depose the queen and appoint a new one.

However, these extremely pedantic voices were nothing compared to the overwhelming public opinion and were quickly drowned out.

The people of the Ming Dynasty were filled with mixed feelings of joy and anger after being hit by the two imperial edicts.

What followed was another wave of lingering melancholy in my heart.

The leaders of hundreds of well-known and upright sects were all captured by the imperial court. Fearing that they would be implicated, their disciples disbanded their sects, hid their identities, and no longer appeared in the world.

All that remains are the Buddhist and Taoist temples.

I believe that the Chinese martial arts world will become completely silent in the future and become history many years later.

Those fighting scenes where blood splattered everywhere due to a disagreement, people climbed walls and climbed rooftops, and sand and rocks flew everywhere, I am afraid that they can only exist in word of mouth and become a dream of the martial arts world.

However, although the common people were a little sad about the emperor's decision, they did not resist at all.

The existence of these people with extraordinary martial arts skills has indeed had a great impact on people's livelihood and stability.

Without them, ordinary people would be better off.

No matter what bad deeds the Emperor Shangwu had done, or how cruel and cold-blooded he was as rumored to be, he would kill without blinking an eye.

There is no way to distort the facts. Everything he did was always for the benefit of the people.

This is the consensus in the hearts of countless people in the Ming Dynasty, and because of this, their recognition of Zhu Moye has deepened.

……

The sun is high in the sky, and there are no clouds.

It's noon.

In the Forbidden City, inside the Daming Palace, in the courtyard.

Dozens of various delicacies were placed on a square table. Zhu Moye and Dongfang Baihe sat together, and Yue Lingshan, Ding Yi, and Ren Yingying sat on three seats beside them.

The four ladies were all extremely beautiful, with figures of various sizes, and were a feast for the eyes, even more pleasing to the eyes than the magnificent banquet on the table.

Across from the square table, Long Yi sat upright and said with a solemn expression, "Your Majesty, I thank you for hosting this banquet and for your grace."

Zhu Moye smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said, "No need to be so polite. You have followed me for so many years, you should know that I don't like these red tapes."

"You've been running around for me, working so hard, and it's just a meal, isn't that a big deal?"

Long Yi chuckled and said no more, "Your Majesty, victory news has arrived from the front. Three hundred thousand musketeers swept through the Tatar and Luosha kingdoms like autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves. They stormed the imperial city and slaughtered their royal families. I'm sure Long Er and Long San will be in charge. Before long, these two vast continents will become colonies of the Ming Dynasty."

"Liu Zhengfeng has also sent back news that the Dragon Guards, numbering over a thousand, have completely wiped out the remnants of the White Lotus Sect, with only a few dozen casualties. They are returning to the capital today."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Moye's expression remained unchanged. This was within his expectations. After nodding slightly, he asked:

"Did you extract any martial arts secrets from those one hundred or so rebels?"

The reason why he kept those people alive for a few more days was to squeeze out their last bit of value and incorporate all the martial arts of various factions into the secret library of the Forbidden City, so that he could create a steady stream of new forces for the Forbidden City in the future.

Long Yi patted his chest, a smug look flashing across his face as he said with a smile, "Your Majesty, you are not unaware of the Jinyiwei's methods. Even with all kinds of torture, there is no mouth that cannot be pried open."

Zhu Moye nodded in satisfaction and was about to give some instructions.

Then I heard a sharp announcement coming from far away outside the courtyard.

"Your Majesty, a woman calling herself Ning Zhongze is requesting an audience outside the Forbidden City!"

Ning Zhongze?

Zhu Moye's eyes suddenly lit up, a devilish smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he shouted: "Invite her to Daming Palace!"

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Chapter 205 Strong Strategy

In the reception room of Daming Palace.

A beautiful woman with a graceful figure and an enchanting body, exuding an extremely mature and elegant aura, lowered her head slightly, knelt on the ground, and pleaded:

"Your Majesty, I know that my senior brother has evil intentions and his crimes are grave. The people's anger will not be quelled unless he is executed."

"But my senior brother has always loved fame. Plotting rebellion has already ruined his reputation. If he is paraded through the streets, it would be more cruel than being cut into pieces."

"Please, for Lingshan's sake, don't drag him out and parade him through the streets. Give him the last bit of dignity."

Zhu Moye, standing in front of her, stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent. He was unmoved by what she said and said indifferently:

"I have already given Lingshan face."

"I promised her that I would forgive Yue Buqun's sins over the years. As long as he doesn't cross my bottom line, I will let him go."

"But he was plotting a rebellion, and I have already done my utmost kindness by not executing the entire Huashan clan."

At this point, Zhu Moye glanced at Ning Zhongze and sneered, "You want me to let him go, Lady Ning? Don't you think this is too much to ask?"

Ning Zhongze's plump body trembled slightly when he heard this. Her beautiful eyes sparkled with sparkling water waves. She said in a trembling voice, "Although Senior Brother has been wearing a hypocritical mask for many years in order to glorify the Huashan Sect, he has always been kind and generous. Has he ever done anything evil?"

Zhu Moye glanced at her with pity and shook his head.

Ning Zhongze had a truly miserable life. He was kept in the dark his entire life and never saw Yue Buqun's true face until his death.

At that moment, he took out a scroll from his sleeve, threw it to her, and said:

"This is the movement of various factions in the martial arts world that the Jinyiwei has controlled over the years. Take a look at what good things Yue Buqun has done over the years."

Ning Zhongze's beautiful eyes were a little dazed, and she was struggling in her heart. She stretched out her slender hand to pick up the scroll and take a look, but she was afraid that she would see something unacceptable, so she pulled back several times.

After a while of struggling between her conscience and her desires, she finally decided to be a clear-headed person and didn't want to be a fool all her life.

He picked up the scroll on the ground, spread it out, and read it carefully:

"Twenty-three years ago... Yue Buqun murdered thirty people from seven households in Lujia Village, pinning the blame on the leader of the Vermillion Bird Hall of the Sun Moon Cult. After using a trick to kill him, he became famous and earned the name Gentleman Sword..."

As soon as Ning Zhongze saw the first one, he was struck by lightning. His beautiful eyes suddenly opened wide, his hands trembled slightly, and the scroll fell to the ground with a snap.

"How could this happen... This can't be true..."

There was a look of disbelief in Ning Zhongze's eyes, and his lips opened slightly, as if he was talking in a dream.

Seeing this, Zhu Moye remained calm and said indifferently, "Why lie to yourself? The intelligence from the two factories and one guard is never false. You should know this clearly. Keep reading."

There was an irresistible magic in his voice.

Hearing this voice, Ning Zhongze's restless mood gradually calmed down. He picked up the scroll and continued to read it.

"Ten years ago, Yue Buqun and Zuo Lengchan conspired to massacre an entire village of over a thousand people, blaming the Sun and Moon Sect and prompting the Five Mountains Sword Sects to form an alliance..."

"A little over a month ago, Yue Buqun disguised himself as a member of the Black Wind Village and assassinated the family of Lin Zhennan, the former Vice Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Using coercion and bribery, he obtained the Exorcism Sword Technique and wiped out the entire family..."

Ning Zhongze saw a list of shocking and outrageous crimes, and after he finished reading the last one.

Ning Zhongze's delicate body collapsed weakly, his expression dull, and he muttered to himself:

"Why is this happening... Everyone knows he's a hypocrite... I'm the only one who always believed he endured humiliation just to bring honor to his family..."

As she spoke, two lines of clear tears silently slid down from the corners of her eyes. The bean-sized, crystal-clear water droplets slid across her soft cheeks, adding a touch of charm.

After a moment of self-pity, Ning Zhongze, with red eyes and tears in his eyes, looked at Zhu Moye pitifully and said in tears:

"Your Majesty, I know Yue Buqun's crimes are monstrous, but we are still husband and wife for a lifetime, and we will always be bound by love."

"I'm not asking you to spare his life, I'm only asking you to preserve his dignity... If his true face were to be seen by the entire world tomorrow and he were condemned by thousands, I would have no face left to live."

This pitiful and lovely look is so charming that even an iron man would be softened by it.

What's more, Ning Zhongze was Zhu Moye's favorite woman in his previous life in the original novel.

Seeing her dejected look, his heart softened. He squatted down, stretched out his hand, covered her slightly hot face, and gently wiped away the tears.

Ning Zhongze felt the gentle friction on his face, and suddenly felt like he was electrocuted. His whole body shrank, and even his toes couldn't help but bend.

Before she could even raise a voice to protest, a gentle voice mixed with demonic energy reached her ears:

"A man like Yue Buqun who doesn't know how to cherish you is not worthy of your keeping your virginity for him. Follow me, and I will save him some face."

There seemed to be a hint of corrupting magic in the voice.

Even someone as strong-willed as Ning Zhongze almost couldn't help but sink into it. Just when he was about to shyly agree, Yue Lingshan's face flashed through his mind, and he was startled.

She quickly grabbed Zhu Moye's hand that was about to untie her clothes and said urgently, "Your Majesty, please respect yourself. I am Lingshan's mother. This is impossible."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Moye revealed a wild and uninhibited smile and said, "Rules and ethics have always been established by the strong. Throughout history, there have been countless cases of mothers and daughters serving the emperor together. Those useless emperors acted like this and no one said anything, let alone me."

"What's more, I am destined to break the rules, transcend life and death, and become an immortal being. The constraints of this world are a joke to me."

"Don't worry, I'm not a heartless person like Yue Buqun. You will be the happiest woman if you follow me."

Ning Zhongze's beautiful eyes shook violently. After hearing these shocking words, she struggled for a moment and was about to say something.

Her two pink lips were then domineeringly held in his mouth, and a spirit snake took advantage of the opportunity to enter, entangled her lips, and blocked her words.

In broad daylight, inside the Daming Palace, music and singing sounded like nature’s music.

Chapter 206: Farewell Dugu Qiubai! The Final Battle

A moving, melodious and lingering song, a wonderful song that was both reluctant and welcoming, lingered in the Daming Palace for the entire afternoon, its sound lingering on.

The women who were drinking tea and appreciating flowers in the courtyard all had a look of understanding on their faces.

Yue Lingshan blushed with shame, and a hint of embarrassment appeared on her face.

Although he knew that his mother had been killed by Zhu Moye, he did not feel much resistance in his heart.

During the time that the young and naive little girl followed Zhu Moye, she had already been brainwashed by his perverse ideas and her thinking was a thousand years ahead of the times.

However, she still didn't know whether to call her mother or sister in the future, so she looked a little embarrassed.

She timidly looked at Dongfang Bai, who was calm and composed as she sipped her tea, and said weakly, "Sister Dongfang... aren't you angry?"

Dongfang Baiqing took a sip of tea and said with a sweet smile, "Sister, if I get angry every time, I'll be so angry that I'll die."

"Men are always fickle. Instead of getting angry with yourself, it's better to take it easy and just go along with him."

Ding Yi on the side nodded secretly. No wonder Dongfang Bai was the most loved by Zhu Moye. Her demeanor was that of a true lady.

Sometimes, if you get angry at a man because of such things, it will stimulate his machismo and have the opposite effect.

If you let him do whatever he wants, it will make him feel guilty and restrain his temper.

Dongfang Bai is undoubtedly the person who understands Zhu Moye's heart best.

While the women were talking.

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