novelhk Chapter 487 It's normal for someone from China to know how to farm, right?
Chapter 487 It's normal for someone from China to know how to farm, right?
Chapter 487 It's normal for someone from China to know how to farm, right?
Three days later, the court officials of the Sun and Moon Dynasty heard about a major event.
This is a matter of life and death for them!
The most dangerous criminals in the dungeon have been released!
Originally thinking that today's morning court session would be another day of just going through the motions, Xu Tianran had his own mind and wouldn't listen to them at all.
However, releasing a serious criminal involves far too many vested interests.
In a panic, all the officials except for the two bigwigs, He Xun and Chen Qi, hurriedly asked Xu Tianran which serious criminal had been released.
A fat, gruff minister wiped the cold sweat from his brow, a deep sense of foreboding gripping him. He asked, "Your Majesty! May I ask which serious criminal has gained Your Majesty's favor and is able to redeem themselves through meritorious service?"
Xu Tianran leaned lazily against the dragon throne, his left hand supporting his head on the armrest, looking down at the tense ministers below.
Why are you so nervous?
The lazy emperor said nonchalantly.
"Gentlemen, are you afraid that repeat offenders will return to seek revenge?"
Upon hearing this, the ministers below lowered their heads once again.
They're able to stand here, with high positions underneath them, because who hasn't sent some competitors in?
Furthermore, the dungeon's most dangerous inmates must be those who have threatened the interests of the court officials; how could they not be afraid?
"Ju Zi, who are they? Tell them," Xu Tianran said with a smile.
The first orange, standing to Xu Tianran's left, stepped forward, holding a vertical board, and said, "Wen Ziyi, a former serious criminal from the dungeon, is grateful for His Majesty's great kindness and is willing to perform meritorious service to atone for his crimes. He is currently serving as a military advisor in the Guardian of the Nation."
"It's Wen Ziyi who's come out!"
"How could it be Wen Ziyi!"
"Absolutely not! Absolutely not! Your Majesty, please reconsider!"
On the right, a group of ministers standing at the back immediately knelt down, begging Xu Tianran to rescind the decree.
Wen Ziyi was the strategist of the Second Prince back then!
How could Xu Tianran dare to do that!
How dare we spare this person's life!
He Xun and Chen Qi also widened their eyes slightly. They had some understanding of the struggle between Xu Tianran and the Second Prince back then.
Xu Tianran was driven to the brink of despair several times by Wen Ziyi's schemes, and even suffered physical disabilities as a result.
With such overwhelming hatred, they all thought that after the Second Prince's defeat, Wen Ziyi would be executed on the spot by Xu Tianran. Unexpectedly, he was imprisoned in a dungeon.
After Xu Tianran defeated the Second Prince, the ministers divided up the Second Prince's mansion like a cake, eliminating anyone who tried to stop them.
Among those who were expelled were people close to Wen Ziyi.
Seeing the ministers' trembling and pathetic state, Xu Tianran felt a surge of satisfaction. "I remember, besides Wen Ziyi, there are others willing to atone for their crimes, right?"
"Other people have come out!"
The kneeling ministers felt as if a giant hammer had struck their hearts.
Ju Zi continued, "Marquis Wu Feng Jinghuai and the herb-gathering girl Bai Yueqian are willing to perform meritorious service to atone for their crimes and join the Council of Protectors of the Nation."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Great Sun Hall fell silent.
If it were Wen Ziyi, the ministers could still use his status as an important court official to protect themselves. But Feng Jinghuai and Bai Yueqian have both come out. Both of them are madmen who have lost everything, and the latter is also a master of poison.
Madmen are scary, but madmen who have nothing left to lose are even scarier.
The kneeling ministers were ashen-faced. They saw the mockery on Xu Tianran's face and knew that Xu Tianran would not withdraw the decree. Rather than wasting their breath pleading with Xu Tianran, they would rather leave court early, go home, seal off their main residences, and stockpile food. Or, they could simply resign and flee far away.
Years ago, the herb-gathering girl Bai Yueqian silently poisoned the entire family of a prince, and they knew how gruesome the prince's death was.
"Hahaha! My hand of protecting the country has gained an extra strength, I am very pleased! Do any of you ministers have anything else to report?" Xu Tianran laughed a few times.
Most of the officials below had already lost the courage to stay any longer, fearing that Xu Tianran would announce another pardon for a serious prisoner in the dungeon.
"Dismiss the court!" The eunuch, having received a signal from Xu Tianran, immediately shouted in a shrill voice.
Xu Tianran waved for the eunuch to push him away. Before leaving, he used his soul power to transmit a message to Ju Zi, saying, "Come see me later."
Ju Zi nodded gently, respectfully seeing Xu Tianran off.
Even after Xu Tianran left, the court remained silent.
He Xun and Chen Qi glanced coldly at the ministers who were still kneeling on the ground, sighed helplessly, bowed to Ju Zi, and walked towards the palace gate.
Orange walked straight to the screen behind the throne and left along the path Xu Tianran had taken.
She could imagine that those ministers, desperate to save their own lives, would definitely try to block her way in order to restrain Feng Jinghuai and Bai Yueqian.
However, she had deliberately spoken the names of Wen Ziyi and the others loudly beforehand, in order to instill boundless fear in these greedy parasites.
And those who should be most afraid are the royal family members who have retreated into their shells.
As expected, when Ju Zi arrived at Xu Tianran's palace, a group of people were already kneeling outside the palace gates. Without exception, they were all members of the current Sun and Moon Royal Family.
After each aristocratic family fell, they would be divided up and devoured, with the royal family always at the forefront.
The more vicious the food, the more terrifying the retribution.
Xu Fengzhan, who was standing in front of the palace gate acting as a gatekeeper, made way for Ju Zi after seeing her.
As Ju Zi entered the main hall, the low temperature inside made her shiver involuntarily.
Xu Tianran leaned back in the main seat, with a beautiful and well-proportioned maidservant in his arms.
The maid was dressed in very little clothing, and she slowly writhed on Xu Tianran's body, using all her strength.
Xu Tianran simply watched the maidservant entwined around him calmly. The exquisite touch from her hands told him that she was a beauty, but he felt completely at peace.
Ju Zi knelt on one knee before Xu Tianran, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"There's no need for these tedious formalities between us. Get up." Xu Tianran exerted force on her hand, causing the maid's delicate body to tremble.
Two new maids came out from behind Xu Tianran. One carried away the maid who had collapsed like mud, and the other helped Xu Tianran change his clothes.
The orange drooped its head, disgusted by the faint sound of water.
Xu Tianran put on a piece of clothing, shook his hands with a hint of disgust, and used his soul power to evaporate the moisture before asking, "Are those three still behaving themselves?"
"Yes, Wen Ziyi and the other two are under surveillance. Every day, trace amounts of drugs are mixed into their food. If I have even the slightest thought, they will suffer excruciating pain, like a thousand ants gnawing at their hearts, a fate worse than death!" Ju Zi emphasized the last four words, which was exactly what Xu Tianran wanted to hear.
"Very good, as expected of my right-hand man. I am at ease with your work!" Xu Tianran beckoned to Ju Zi, inviting her to come forward.
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Orange lowered her eyes and walked up to Xu Tianran.
Xu Tianran bent down, gently inhaling the fragrance from Ju Zi's hair, and reached out to stroke Ju Zi's cheek, following the soft curve of her face to her fragrant shoulder.
Ju Zi controlled her breathing. She knew that Xu Tianran was conducting another experiment, and she, like the maid who had been carried away before, was being used by Xu Tianran to test her body.
Xu Tianran's large hand slowly moved down, like an ant resting on Ju Zi's shoulder.
Just as Ju Zi was about to lose her breath, Xu Tianran sighed softly, glanced at his lower body, and withdrew his hand.
"I've heard that you haven't slept for several days recently. I can't allow you to neglect your health like this," Xu Tianran said gently with a smile.
"Everything is going smoothly. Orange, you need to remember to get some rest, okay?"
Orange nodded and returned the smile, "Orange understands."
"Alright, next thing, what's the whereabouts of your maid from back then?" Xu Tianran asked casually.
"To harm your people is to slap me in the face."
The smile on Orange's face vanished, replaced by a disappointed expression. "Not yet. There's still considerable resistance within the palace, hindering me!"
Xu Tianran's gaze shifted and landed outside the palace gate, where the once arrogant members of the royal family were still kneeling.
"If you dare to stop me, you'll have to pay the price. Go ahead and do it," Xu Tianran said coldly, a hint of killing intent rising from him.
That was his last hope, and he would not allow these parasites to get in the way!
"Yes, Orange will increase her efforts." Orange bowed and took her leave.
The Sun and Moon Palace is too large. Every Sun and Moon Emperor establishes many secret places upon ascending the throne. To search these places, one needs the consent of many elders of the royal family, and in some places, one even needs the permission of the Hall of Worship.
Even though Xu Tianran is now the Sun and Moon Emperor, he cannot be said to be able to do whatever he wants until he has fully regained his power.
Stepping out of the palace gate, Ju Zi glanced at Xu Fengzhan, who stood like a pillar, his face expressionless and his eyes devoid of any color.
A wave of sadness washed over Ju Zi; the spots on her face and shoulders where Xu Tianran had touched her were itchy.
After ordering three of the Twelve Nights to lead a team to intensify the search of the palace, Orange disguised herself and entered the secret passage of the Okudo Chamber of Commerce.
It was Feng Shiyi who greeted Ju Zi as always.
"Boss, it's on the tenth floor, but you might be surprised."
Feng Shiyi said something out of the blue, which puzzled Ju Zi. Hadn't she been frightened enough by Ye Nanxiao?
When Ju Zi arrived at the tenth floor and stepped out of the elevator, a lush green landscape came into view.
"Is your boss under too much pressure lately?" Orange asked. She was a good cook and could recognize the crops in front of her.
Feng Shiyi shrugged and found a spot on her own.
Ju Zi glanced around but found no trace of the fox. She raised her left hand, conjured a purple-skinned orange, and tossed it into the air.
"I'm telling you, this trick only works on your main body, don't bother with me." Little Leaf No. 3 waved his hand, caught the purple-skinned orange in mid-air, and threw it back to the orange.
"You're here? Farming? Where did that damn fox go?" Orange asked.
Xiao Ye No. 3 wiped the mud off his face. "Planting crops, isn't that a basic skill for kids from China? As for the real body, of course it went back."
"They ran back?" Orange frowned, then suddenly remembered that the last team of the Shrek exchange group was starting their return journey to Shrek today.
"That bastard! It's happening again!" Orange turned and ran away in a hurry, leaving Feng Shiyi and Xiao Ye No. 3 feeling puzzled.
"Looks like something's up." Feng Shiyi yawned.
"If you have something to say, coming to me is the same as consulting with the main body, isn't it?" Little Leaf No. 3 squatted down and continued planting rice seedlings.
"Perhaps it's something ice can't do." Feng Shiyi smiled like an aunt, as if she had discovered a great secret.
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