#1994 - This is not a good idea.

Jun Wuxie was very speechless.

Wasn't this action a little too unrestrained?

To actually place her slender jade foot on a man's chest.

Fortunately, he was a gentleman, unmoved by beauty.

He got up and used his blood energy to dry his clothes, then walked around the screen.

Rustling sounds came from behind him.

Before long, Empress Lanling, dressed, walked out.

When Jun Wuxie turned around, he saw her flicking her wet hair, and a few drops of water flew over, splashing on his face.

It had to be said that Empress Lanling, fresh from her bath, looked extremely beautiful.

She was already stunningly beautiful, with a hot figure, and she also possessed the nobility and aura of someone in a high position, completely a domineering mature woman type.

Of course, this did not stir any ripples in Jun Wuxie's heart.

He only looked her up and down with appreciative eyes.

Empress Lanling used her true energy to dry her hair, then walked to the bedside and sat down.

"Feng Ling, come in."

She called out in a disguised low voice.

Soon, the heroic woman holding a sword stepped into the inner chamber.

She immediately saw the little eunuch standing properly in the room, and a flash of coldness couldn't help but flicker in her eyes.

With a clang, the sword was drawn, instantly placed on Jun Wuxie's neck.

"Swords and sabers have no eyes, it would be best if the leader of the Feng Guards put away her weapon,"

Jun Wuxie said calmly, using two fingers to move the sword away.

"Your Majesty, this little eunuch cannot be kept!"

Feng Ling did not sheathe her sword, she was very puzzled.

This little eunuch already knew that His Majesty was a woman, but His Majesty didn't seem to have any reaction to this, not only did she not kill him, but she also allowed him to stand here properly.

"Feng Ling, put away your sword, he is not from Lanling Wang's people."

Empress Lanling then explained the situation.

Feng Ling was extremely surprised after hearing this.

Because the little eunuch in front of her was facing away from her, she had not seen his face.

Immediately, she took a few steps forward, came to the front, and when she saw his face, she couldn't help but be stunned, her eyes gradually softened, and there was even a hint of absent-mindedness.

This was the double champion on the Heavenly Gift Divine Hall's list?

As expected, it was exactly the same as the image reflected on the list.

A man whose appearance could be reflected separately by the Heavenly Dao must be extraordinary, otherwise, how could he be looked at favorably by the Heavenly Dao.

Regardless of whether it was Feng Ling or Empress Lanling, the reason why their attitudes changed after knowing Jun Wuxie's identity was not because he was a double champion.

They would not pay attention to town and county competitions at all.

Even if one was crowned double champion in that level of competition, so what.

However, a person who could be specially mentioned by the Heavenly Dao was definitely not simple.

"Feng Ling, from now on, he will be my personal bodyguard in front of the Emperor.

His true identity must not be known to a third person."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Feng Ling was Empress Lanling's confidant and was very loyal to her.

Their relationship in private was like sisters.

"Go and get the waist tag and the clothes of a first-class imperial bodyguard yourself."

Feng Ling retreated upon hearing this.

"Your Majesty, does the royal family have a higher grade and faster Divine Spirit Boat?"

"This Emperor doesn't know how fast you mean by 'faster'.

However, the royal family has a Divine Spirit Boat that is faster than a half-step Heavenly God's full burst.

There are not many, only two in total."

"One is enough, after all, I am also unable to split myself and cannot leave the imperial capital."

"What do you want that kind of Divine Spirit Boat for?"

Empress Lanling was very puzzled.

"Naturally, it is to solve your financial and resource problems.

The Minister of Revenue should be Lanling Wang's man, right?"

"That's right, the Minister of Revenue was personally promoted by Lanling Wang and is his confidant."

Jun Wuxie said, "Therefore, to solve the problem of the national treasury deficit, not only do we need to obtain money and resources, but we must also replace the person in charge of the Ministry of Revenue.

Otherwise, even if the national treasury is filled, the money and resources in the national treasury will still be transferred to Lanling Wang's coffers by the Minister of Revenue using various methods."

"This matter is difficult to accomplish, Lanling Wang will never agree to replace the Ministry of Revenue, and no one in the court dares to take over the position of Minister of Revenue."

"If no one in the court dares to take over, I can hold it concurrently.

Your Majesty can use Lanling Wang's actions against him.

For example, epidemics, border wars, etc., once they use this to ask you for funds, you can just use this to blame the Minister of Revenue, asking him why the national treasury is always empty.

Although there are clear accounts for many of the national treasury's expenditures.

However, as Lanling Wang's confidant, the Minister of Revenue must still have shady dealings that cannot be seen.

As long as you bring out all the accounts from these years to confront them, even if they do it perfectly, you can still find flaws in them."

Empress Lanling was silent, letting out a sigh, "What if we find evidence, even if we remove the Minister of Revenue from his position, Lanling Wang would not possibly agree to let you hold it concurrently.

Besides, you are my imperial bodyguard, suddenly going to hold the position of Minister of Revenue concurrently, there will definitely be criticism in the court."

"Whoever becomes the Minister of Revenue speaks with strength.

Isn't the national treasury empty?

At that time, Your Majesty will force the Minister of Revenue to come up with money and resources.

I will cooperate with Your Majesty at that time, and let the Minister of Revenue and Lanling Wang make a promise in public.

As long as I can solve the problem, they will have nothing to say.

Unless Lanling Wang directly breaks face with you."

"Can you really solve the problem of the national treasury deficit?"

The Empress still found it a little hard to believe, that was not a small amount.

"Should be able to, right. How much is the national treasury currently in deficit?"

Empress Lanling thought for a while, seemingly organizing her words.

Then she said, "The currency used by our Lanling Dynasty is called Lanling coins, with the largest denomination being one hundred silvers and the smallest denomination being one broken silver, one silver is equal to ten broken silvers, all of which are issued banknotes.

One thousand silvers can solve the basic food and clothing needs of a family of three for a month.

Now the national treasury has a deficit of tens of billions, and to fill the national treasury deficit, at least several hundred billion in reserves are needed.

Moreover, even if the national treasury has several hundred billion, it cannot last long.

There are really too many items of expenditure."

"It does seem to be a very large number, but for an imperial dynasty, this amount is actually nothing.

If calculated according to normal tax revenue, even with light taxes, with the scale of the imperial dynasty, how could it not collect tens of trillions of silvers a year.

It's just that eighty or ninety percent of this tax revenue is difficult to enter the national treasury, and most of it goes to Lanling Wang's mansion."

Empress Lanling nodded, saying, "Indeed, as you said, the national treasury can only receive several trillion each year.

The imperial dynasty's expenditures are large, and it will owe several hundred billion at the end of each year.

Now, there are still three months before the end of the year, and the national treasury is already in deficit by tens of billions.

The expenditures for the following months will all have to be supported by issuing national debt.

Although I am the master of the imperial dynasty, I am also the poorest person in the world."

Empress Lanling mocked herself.

"In such a large imperial dynasty, the wealth of the people far exceeds the national treasury. Of course, not ordinary people, I am referring to those forces.

They have inherited from ancient times, and their accumulated wealth must be astonishing.

Even if there is not much cash silver, their treasure trove resources are amazing, and just taking them out to realize them would be an astonishing number."

"That's true, but how could those forces willingly take them out.

Moreover, most of the imperial dynasty's forces are backed by Lanling Wang's mansion."

Jun Wuxie did not respond to this question, but said, "Is the Ministry of Works also under Lanling Wang's control?"

"The Ministers of Revenue, Works, and War are all Lanling Wang's people.

Although my people hold high positions in the three ministries, they are suppressed by the ministers, cannot speak up, and have no real power, they have long been hollowed out.

Now you know how difficult it is for this Emperor, right.

Do you still have the confidence to help this Emperor solve these problems?"

"Not a big problem, there are plans to break it.

Don't rush, we'll take it slowly, starting from the Ministry of Revenue.

Just believe that I can help you solve any problem."

Empress Lanling said upon hearing this, "Can you really help me solve any problem?"

"Of course, a promise is a promise, I will never go back on my word, you can trust me."

"Coincidentally, this Emperor has a difficult problem today that cannot be solved and needs your help."

"Please speak, Your Majesty."

"Tonight, you will replace me and consummate the marriage with the Empress."

"What?"

Jun Wuxie was stunned, never having heard such an absurd and excessive request.

The muscles on his face twitched slightly.

"I said let you consummate the marriage with the Empress.

This matter is no small matter, you must help me, otherwise, the subsequent matters will be difficult to proceed smoothly."

Empress Lanling said that the Empress was Lanling Wang's daughter, named Xiao Ruoqing.

In fact, Xiao Ruoqing was arranged by Lanling Wang to test her.

Lanling Wang suspected that she was a woman.

Xiao Ruoqing had been conferred as Empress for several years, but she had never spent the night in the Empress's palace.

Xiao Ruoqing had long suspected it, and Lanling Wang even more so.

Precisely because Lanling Wang had almost determined it in his heart, he was already secretly preparing to rebel.

"If we don't stabilize Xiao Ruoqing now and dispel Lanling Wang's suspicions, once he raises troops to rebel, we won't even have room for maneuver.

Therefore, if you say you want to help me, then you first need to buy time and space.

Don't worry, Xiao Ruoqing is stunningly beautiful, known as the number one beauty of the Lanling Dynasty, charming and alluring, this woman is born with a seductive nature, you won't be at a loss."

"That's not what I meant, I wanted to say, I am a very traditional person.

Isn't it not very good to do this."

Jun Wuxie was really speechless, he never thought that Empress Lanling would ask him to do such a thing.

Never thought that helping Empress Lanling would actually require sacrificing his own beauty.

Even though Empress Lanling vowed that Xiao Ruoqing was the number one beauty of the dynasty, how delicate and beautiful.

"Would it work to use mental will to control Xiao Ruoqing?"

Jun Wuxie really didn't want to sacrifice his beauty for this.

Despite Empress Lanling's confident assurance that Xiao Ruoqing was the dynasty's number one beauty, and how charming she was.

"No, in order to prevent my royal family's celestial beings from using secret methods to mentally control him, Lanling King planted a wisp of spiritual imprint inside Xiao Ruoqing's body.

If mental control is used on her, that wisp of spiritual imprint will collapse, and Lanling King will be aware of it immediately.

Furthermore, Lanling King often visits Xiao Ruoqing. They are father and daughter. How could he not understand his own daughter?

No matter how clever the control method is, as a father, it is difficult to guarantee that he won't see through it."

Jun Wuxie was silent.

What is this all about?

Lanling King's methods are such that even his Degree-Granting Scripture cannot be used.

The main problem is that there is no guarantee that Lanling King won't notice it.

Even a slight possibility must be eliminated.

Otherwise, the last doubt in Lanling King's heart will disappear, and he will likely spread the rumor that the emperor is a woman, creating a frenzy of momentum.

At that time, the Lanling Empress will not be able to prove that she is a man, and Lanling King might directly raise troops to rebel.

He always believed that he should be able to solve any problems of the Lanling Dynasty.

But now, he cannot solve this matter.

There are ways to solve it, but he is really unwilling to do so.

But right now, there seems to be no other choice.

"Why do you look like you're wronged? Xiao Ruoqing is devastatingly beautiful. This emperor is sending you such a beauty to enjoy. You're taking advantage of a great bargain, okay?"

"Can I not go?"

Jun Wuxie smiled wryly.

"No, you must go, unless you want to break your promise.

Who was it who just said that they could solve anything?

Don't forget, you made a promise. How can you go back on your word?"

Jun Wuxie was immediately unable to refute.

… …

At the same time, in a small courtyard of an inn in the imperial capital.

Jing Ya's secondary body had a look of anger on her face.

"Nalan Jingyi, you actually made my husband sacrifice his charm!"

She was a little angry, it was simply too much.

To think that she was waiting for him to return here alone, but he was going to another woman's gentle embrace tonight.

And that woman was someone he had never met before.

"As the world says, men are all big pig trotters!"

She was sulking, completely unlike the Heavenly Dao who controls the rules of the world.

Immediately, she revealed a strange smile.

That Xiao Ruoqing is in trouble, she might be tormented into who knows what state.

Not knowing what she was thinking, Jing Ya's secondary body spat lightly and blushed.

… …

The sky was completely dark.

Feng Ling brought the waist tag and clothing of a first-class imperial guard.

But she saw His Majesty personally changing Jun Gongzi's clothes, and he was even wearing a dragon robe, which stunned her and froze her on the spot.

"Feng Ling, come over and see if it looks alike."

The Lanling Empress said, turning Jun Wuxie around.

The already shocked Feng Ling was immediately stunned.

"It's too similar, exactly the same, difficult to distinguish, even the aura is exactly the same."

Feng Ling exclaimed in admiration.

Jun Gongzi has turned into His Majesty's appearance, completely able to pass off as the real thing.

She knew that His Majesty must be letting him deal with the Empress.

Although this matter seemed a bit absurd, it was a last resort.

Otherwise, Lanling King wouldn't be able to be delayed for too long.

"Feng Ling, you accompany Jun Gongzi."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Feng Ling and Jun Wuxie left the Lanling Empress's bedroom.

He walked in front, and Feng Ling followed behind, secretly guiding him with her divine sense.

Inside the Lanling Empress's bedroom, she put on a set of small eunuch's clothes, changed her appearance in front of the mirror, and then sat motionless in front of the mirror.

About half an hour later, she quietly left the bedroom and went all the way to Empress Xiao Ruoqing's bedroom.

Feng Ling was guarding outside the Empress's bedroom, dismissing all the palace maids.

Seeing a small eunuch coming, she was about to reprimand him, but saw the small eunuch wink at her.

She immediately recognized that this was His Majesty in disguise.

The Lanling Empress made a silencing gesture and came to the front of the bedroom with light steps.

"How is it?"

She asked Feng Ling with her divine sense.

Feng Ling shook her head gently, indicating that after he went in, there was talking inside at first, but later there was no sound, and there was no movement until now.

"He wouldn't really use the secret mental control technique on Xiao Ruoqing, would he?"

The Lanling Empress became worried.

She couldn't help but step forward and peek inside through the crack in the door.

When she saw the scene in front of the bed in the bedroom, her delicate body trembled violently.

Immediately, she turned around quickly, her face instantly as red as blood.

"Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Feng Ling was strange about His Majesty's reaction, and she could feel His Majesty's heartbeat was so fast.

Out of curiosity, she also peeked inside through the crack in the door.

At this sight, she immediately reacted the same as the Lanling Empress, turned around instantly, and her entire expression was dull.

"How can they be like this, the Empress she actually…"

Feng Ling looked at the Lanling Empress, the two looked at each other, and then quickly moved their gaze away.

The Lanling Empress was not very relieved, and accompanied Feng Ling to guard outside the Empress's bedroom.

The inside was originally relatively quiet, but after half an hour, there was movement from the bedroom.

It was the Empress's intermittent crying.

Their hearts skipped a beat. Jun Gongzi wouldn't be abusing the Empress, would he?

Xiao Ruoqing is Lanling King's daughter. If she has any injuries on her body, how can Lanling King let it go?

Thinking like this, they felt that the Empress's crying was very miserable.

The whole process lasted until the second half of the night and did not stop.

The Lanling Empress and Feng Ling wanted to see but didn't dare to see.

The scene just now had an unparalleled impact on them.

"I'm leaving, you guard here…"

The Lanling Empress left in a hurry at the fourth watch.

Feng Ling listened to the sound inside alone and only felt uncomfortable all over.

For some reason, she felt her heartbeat speeding up, and her body was weak and her limbs were powerless.

In the distance, several palace maids were hiding in the dark, quietly watching.

At the fifth watch, a palace maid quietly left the palace and went to the Lanling King's mansion to inform them of the situation here.

The next morning, all the ministers were waiting in the court, but they were told that His Majesty had caught a cold and would not attend court today.

The ministers were stunned.

His Majesty is a cultivator, how could he catch a cold?

"Well, since His Majesty is not feeling well, you may all withdraw. If there is anything, report it tomorrow."

Lanling King spoke, and the ministers hurriedly responded and left.

At this time, the chief eunuch came up, first saluted Lanling King, and then said in a low voice: "Last night, His Majesty favored the Empress, and has not yet come out of the Empress's bedroom."

"Is this true?"

Lanling King looked forty-five years old, with a beard, a majestic face, and particularly sharp eyes, with a very strong aura.

As soon as he spoke, the chief eunuch couldn't help but tremble, and hurriedly said: "It's absolutely true, this servant wouldn't dare to talk nonsense in front of Lanling King."

"Eunuch, accompany this king to the Empress's bedroom to take a look."

Lanling King finished speaking and walked away.

The chief eunuch hurriedly followed, all the way nodding and bowing, with a cautious but flattering look.

When they arrived at the Empress's bedroom, the door of the bedroom was still closed, Feng Ling stood at the door with her sword in her arms, and a row of palace maids stood in the corridor waiting to serve the Emperor and Empress to get up.

"This servant has seen Lanling King!"

When the palace maids saw Lanling King coming, they hurried forward and knelt down.

Some of these palace maids were brought by Xiao Ruoqing from the Lanling King's mansion, and the rest were originally in the palace.

They were all very afraid of Lanling King.

This is the only king with a different surname in the dynasty, and he has the power to cover the sky with one hand, and his power is overwhelming.

In the dynasty, if the Emperor wants someone's head to fall to the ground, he may encounter obstacles, but if Lanling King wants someone's head to fall to the ground, except for the people of the royal family, others must have their heads fall to the ground!

"Has the Empress not woken up yet?"

"Reporting to the King, the Empress and the Emperor are still in the bedroom."

The palace maids answered tremblingly.

Lanling King didn't say anything more and walked towards the gate of the bedroom, but was stopped by Feng Ling, "King, this is the Empress's bedroom, His Majesty is still inside, please wait patiently, King."

"Bastard!"

Lanling King glanced at Feng Ling coldly, and then said to the bedroom: "Your Majesty, this old minister heard that Your Majesty has caught a cold and is not feeling well, and also learned that Your Majesty is in the Empress's bedroom, so this old minister has come to visit Your Majesty.

Your Majesty's health concerns the dynasty and the country, and this old minister needs to know how Your Majesty is doing, please forgive this old minister for offending you."

After he finished speaking, he was about to break in directly.

Clang!

Feng Ling's sword was unsheathed, half pulled out, and the sword intent was激荡, blocking Lanling King's face.

"Dare to draw your sword in front of this king, your courage is commendable."

Lanling King glanced at Feng Ling indifferently.

"Without His Majesty's permission, no one can enter the Empress's bedroom! King, you are no exception!"

"Feng Ling, let Lanling King come in."

A low voice came from inside, with a lazy feeling.

Only then did Feng Ling put away her sword and stepped aside to make way.

Lanling King stepped forward and pushed open the gate of the bedroom, striding in.

He wanted to know what happened, what was going on.

He didn't believe that the Emperor was a man.

The information he received all pointed to the fact that the current Emperor was a woman.

In recent years, since the Emperor married his daughter, he has never favored his daughter.

This also confirms that the news he received in the past was not false.

But last night, the Emperor actually stayed here overnight!

When he came to the bedroom and saw the scene inside, he couldn't help but be stunned.

"King, this emperor is very healthy, have you seen it all?"

Jun Wuxie, disguised as the Lanling Emperor, had a slightly displeased look on his face, and said: "King knew that this emperor was well, and was in the Empress's bedroom, but still insisted on coming to visit this emperor.

Or, next time,朕 will just have the chief steward tell the court officials that朕 am staying in the palace to take care of her because the imperial palace is not suitable for her to visit, so朕 cannot attend court. How does that sound?

Your Majesty is joking. This old minister was being presumptuous." Several muscles twitched on the Prince of Lanling's face. "Such matters should not be told to the court officials. Your Majesty must consider the Empress's reputation and dignity."

"Oh, so you know? Since that's the case, I hope the Prince will remember not to barge into the Empress's chambers again next time."

"Your Majesty is right." The Prince of Lanling's face showed no reverence. He looked at his daughter lying on the bed, her face flushed but looking weak, and said, "Actually, this old minister came to see my daughter as well.

Although Ruoqing is the Empress, she is still this old minister's daughter.

Surely Your Majesty will allow this old minister to visit his daughter, right?"

The Prince of Lanling's attitude was somewhat forceful.

Jun Wuxie glanced at him and said, "Of course, Prince, please do as you wish."

At this moment, Xiao Ruoqing, who had been in a daze for a long time, feeling like she had been floating in the sky, finally regained some clarity.

"Father... why are you here?"

She exclaimed in surprise, her voice weak and feeble.

"Daughter, how have you become like this?"

The Prince of Lanling strode forward, reached out and grasped Xiao Ruoqing's wrist, examining her condition. "Tell Father, has someone been bullying you? Don't be afraid, no matter who it is, Father will stand up for you!"

Xiao Ruoqing's face flushed red, and she hesitated, wanting to speak but stopping herself.