#499 - This time, Wudu will be very lively.

The Martial Emperor's voice echoed in the imperial study.

Wu Yanhán had long anticipated that her imperial father would want Shēngshēng.

And the purpose of her father wanting Shēngshēng was very simple.

It wasn't because Shēngshēng was beautiful that her father had developed some kind of desire for her.

Although Shēngshēng was indeed beautiful, beauty held little attraction for her father.

In her father's pursuits, he was always thinking about how to maximize the benefits of the Wu Kingdom.

Therefore, her father wanted the medical cultivators in the palace to study Shēngshēng.

To have these medical cultivators figure out Shēngshēng's principles, and then see if it was possible to create an army with the bloodline of magical beasts.

If there was such an army, it would be invincible, and there would be no need to worry about the losses of these troops, because magical beasts and humans were inexhaustible.

However, this was unacceptable to Wu Yanhán!

Not to mention that the other party was Shēngshēng, and she could not possibly hand Shēngshēng over.

Even if the other party was an ordinary person with no relation to her, she would not allow her father to do such a thing.

To have the blood of magical beasts flowing in a human's body was inherently harmful to harmony and detrimental to the great Dao.

If such a thing was done, there would definitely be retribution!

Magical beasts are magical beasts, and humans are humans. How can the two be mixed together?

Shēngshēng is only an exception, a mercy from the great Dao.

As soon as the Martial Emperor's words fell, Shēngshēng's small hand rested on Wu Yanhán's hand, her expression somewhat nervous.

Wu Yanhán stood up and said to the Martial Emperor, "Please forgive me, Father Emperor, but I am afraid I cannot leave Shēngshēng in the palace!"

Wu Yanhán's voice echoed throughout the hall, her tone very firm.

The Martial Emperor looked at his daughter, his expression calm: "Yanhán, you have rejected me so decisively, then you must give me a reason, right?"

"Reporting to Father Emperor, for both me and Xu Ming, Shēngshēng is the most important person. Moreover, Shēngshēng is currently physically weak and does not know how to deal with people. She needs to be by my side. If she is in this deep palace and suffers from the encroachment of the Dragon Palace's aura, I am afraid it will be very harmful to her body."

Wu Yanhán said her reasons for refusing very seriously.

But to be honest.

The reasons Wu Yanhán gave were actually quite far-fetched.

If the Martial Emperor did not accept these reasons, then no matter what Wu Yanhán said, it would be useless.

The Martial Emperor and Wu Yanhán looked at each other, the gazes of the father and daughter seemed to be clashing.

The entire imperial study was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

After a long time, the Martial Emperor smiled and looked at his daughter, saying: "Since you, my daughter, have said so, then I, your father, have no way to say anything. Indeed, just as you, my daughter, said, this Miss Shen's background is indeed pitiful. If a person is lonely in the palace, I am afraid she will not be used to it.

You and Xu Ming should take good care of this Miss Shen. If there is anything you need, you can directly tell me, your father."

The Martial Emperor's words sounded very understanding.

Wu Yanhán nodded: "Thank you, Father Emperor, for your understanding."

The Martial Emperor smiled: "You and I are father and daughter, why be so polite? Yanhán, you must remember that no matter what happens, you can tell me, your father. I, your father, will always be on your side."

"Yes, Father Emperor..." Wu Yanhán's tone seemed to be somewhat moved.

"Alright, you may withdraw. You have worked hard these past few days. As for Xu Ming's matter, you don't have to worry. The imperial physician told me before that Xu Ming is not in any serious danger and will be able to wake up in a few days." The Martial Emperor waved his hand, signaling his daughter to withdraw.

"Then Father Emperor, this daughter will take her leave first." Wu Yanhán bowed.

Shen Shēngshēng also hurriedly stood up and gave the Martial Emperor an unfamiliar bow: "This commoner Shen Shēngshēng takes her leave."

Wu Yanhán and Shen Shēngshēng left the palace.

After the doors of the imperial study were closed, the Martial Emperor couldn't help but sigh, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes.

"Your Majesty..."

At this time, Wei Xun walked in to attend to the Martial Emperor.

"You heard everything outside the door, right?" The Martial Emperor said to Wei Xun.

Wei Xun lowered his head and said respectfully: "Yes, Your Majesty."

Wei Xun wanted to say that he didn't hear it, but the soundproofing array had not been activated in the imperial study just now. It was impossible to say that he didn't hear it, and even more seriously, it would be a crime of deceiving the emperor!

The Martial Emperor asked Wei Xun: "What do you, this old tortoise, think about this matter?"

Wei Xun's forehead broke out in cold sweat, and his eyes kept turning.

Wei Xun felt that no matter how he looked at this matter, it was not good.

This was a matter of the royal family. Although he was the emperor's personal old servant, no matter what, he was just an outsider.

This kind of thing was not something that someone of his status could rashly comment on.

The Martial Emperor saw Wei Xun's concerns and waved his hand: "Just speak directly, I will forgive you in advance."

"This..." Wei Xun hesitated. Since the Martial Emperor had said so, Wei Xun could only express his opinion, but he had to organize his words, "This old servant thinks that whatever Your Majesty does is definitely right. Your Majesty is considerate of Her Highness the Princess. May I ask, in today's imperial family, who can value their children's feelings like Your Majesty?"

"..."

The Martial Emperor knew that Wei Xun was flattering him, and that he was talking nonsense, simply following what I did and saying it. That's all.

But don't say it.

These nonsense words from Wei Xun were indeed quite comfortable to hear in his heart, at least his mood was not as depressed as before.

"You old thing, even at this time, you are still so glib."

The Martial Emperor took a sip of tea and sighed.

"To be honest, this Shen Shēngshēng is very tempting! She can be called the greatest masterpiece of the Black God Sect! If I can control her, if I can create a human army with magical beasts for my use, then the strength of the Wu Kingdom will increase by more than just a little bit."

Wei Xun: "..."

"Forget it, this matter is ultimately harmful to harmony, and if I really do that, both Yanhán and Xu Ming will definitely become enemies with me."

The Martial Emperor seemed to be persuading himself, talking to himself, not wanting to continue with this thought, fearing that he would not be able to resist the temptation.

"Has Prime Minister Fang arrived in Wūdu?"

Wei Xun nodded: "According to the news from Listening Wind Pavilion, Prime Minister Fang set off three days ago, and will arrive in Wūdu in no more than five days."

"Mm."

The Martial Emperor nodded.

"This time, Wūdu will be very lively."