In Jingguan County, the newly established Qishi Manor suffered a setback in front of King Chetuo.
Here is the translation to English, preserving the original HTML tags:When the people from the Shen Yao Si passed by the Qi Shi government office, they couldn't help but look up, yet those so-called chivalrous heroes of the martial world could not find an excuse to get angry.
In an instant, people's hearts changed, and many began to have thoughts of switching allegiances.
All of these matters had nothing to do with Pei Miaode. Upon realizing that the demon clan had not let their guard down against him, a sense of urgency to rapidly increase his cultivation level arose. In the following five years, aside from handling necessary official duties, Pei Miaode became even more reclusive.
Outside the luxurious Changsheng Palace, Queen Shanyin was waiting anxiously, accompanied by a group of maids. Before long, Pei Miaode, who was handling various national affairs, was also summoned back.
Until a baby's cry broke the tranquility of the royal palace.
"Reporting to the Queen, the Prince, both mother and child are safe and sound, both mother and child are safe and sound."
Mother and child are safe and sound, indicating that the newborn is a boy.
Upon hearing this good news, Queen Shanyin finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then couldn't wait to rush in to see her precious grandson.
Currently, King Cheda is leading his army on a distant expedition. Before his departure, he specifically ordered Pei Miaode to take charge of various affairs and assume the responsibility of governing the country in his absence.
Amidst his busy schedule, the only thing that could make this crown prince, who is certain to inherit the throne, put aside his official duties and rush to the Changsheng Palace, would be the birth of his eldest legitimate son.
One day, Pei Miaode obtained a seventh-grade lotus platform from the Temple of a Thousand Buddhas. She pondered over it day and night and finally grasped a hint of vitality within it.
Not long after, Princess Consort Yun Yao, who had been without child since her grand wedding, finally became pregnant.
However, this pregnancy was still somewhat beyond everyone's expectations.
Cultivators already have difficulty conceiving, not to mention that this was a union between a human and a demon. Moreover, Yun Yao was a transformed human form of a exotic beast. This pregnancy lasted for a full three years, causing Pei Miaode to suspect that his wife might be carrying a Nezha.
If it weren't for the fact that both of them had magical powers to protect themselves and cast spells to confuse the perception of the palace people, he wouldn't even know how to explain it to his mother, the Queen. Was he supposed to tell her the story of Nezha causing havoc in the sea?
Here is the translation with the original HTML tags preserved:Fortunately, the midwife brought good news with a face full of joy.
Pei Miaode was also moved and wanted to go in to see his wife and child, but was stopped by Queen Shanyin in an unhappy tone.
"A woman giving birth, what are you, a grown man, doing crowding around? With me, the Queen Mother, presiding over the inner palace, don't tell me you're afraid someone will pull off a trick like substituting a civet cat for the crown prince?"
"The Tale of the Tanuki Exchanging the Prince" tells a court secret from the Southern Song Dynasty. A jealous queen replaced the noble concubine's son with a skinned tanuki, which led to domestic turmoil. As a result, the once-powerful Southern Song Dynasty gradually declined from then on.
The incident spread quickly and was taken as a cautionary tale by royal families of various countries.
Queen Shanyin had managed the imperial harem for many years and was favored by the king. With her presence, there was naturally no need to worry about the safety of Yunyao and her son, not to mention that Yunyao herself was a cultivator.
Pei Miaode put on an obedient appearance, but secretly sent a thread of divine sense to stealthily enter the hall.
Looking at Yun Yao in the hall, who was not the least bit uncomfortable and was enthusiastically playing with the little baby, Pei Miaode couldn't help but feel a bit conflicted.
It's hard to say whether she is heartless or just lively and bright.
Yun Yao glanced at the soul and saw that it was her husband. She immediately withdrew her guard, stretched out her jade-like fingers and gently poked the little prince's cheek, as if she had found a new toy.
Here is the English translation with the original HTML tags preserved:Pei Miaode had no choice but to bend down and accompany her in playing.
Although it was not the first time he had offspring, the deep bond of blood still made Pei Miaode's lips involuntarily curl into a smile.
Here is the translation to English, preserving the original HTML tags:"Your Highness, there is a matter that this servant is unsure whether to speak of or not."
Seeing that Pei Miaode's pleasant mood did not seem feigned, an eunuch gathered his courage and bowed his head to ask for permission to speak.
"You may speak freely."
Here is the translation to English, preserving the original HTML tags:Pei Miaode glanced sideways at the other person, and the joy in her heart also dissipated slightly.
"This servant humbly believes that with the young lord having an heir, such a momentous joyous occasion, Your Highness should send a messenger to the front lines to congratulate His Majesty..."
Mustering up courage, the other person raised their head, only to find that Pei Miaode did not seem to have any intention of reprimanding them, which finally allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief.
"You make a fair point. Later, take this waist plate and go to the Bureau of Demon Investigation to gather a few skilled individuals. Escort them to the front lines to announce this momentous news on my behalf. While you're at it, also conduct secret inspections in the counties along the way to see if any audacious souls dare to embezzle provisions."
The young eunuch instinctively caught the flying object. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Pei Miaode's personal jade seal.
"This servant will not fail Your Highness's trust!"
The young eunuch was so excited that he almost stumbled over his words.
Delivering good news is the kind of thing that easily leaves a good impression on nobility, not to mention that Pei Miaode also granted him the authority to supervise officials along the way. As long as he can handle the matter well on this trip, he can be said to have a bright future in both the father and son's courts.
Here is the translation with original HTML tags preserved:"Tell Wu Sanhuang to keep a close eye on this person for me."
As the young eunuch walked away, the smile on Pei Miaode's face completely vanished as he instructed someone.
The eunuchs' harm to the country has been a common practice throughout the dynasties before my time travel. However, eunuchs are an extension of the emperor's power. If one does not want the scholar-official group to grow too powerful, then it is necessary to seek a force to balance them out.
In this campaign, King Cheda set out to conquer the Muliao Kingdom. He emerged victorious in every battle, and in less than a year, he had already occupied seventy percent of the Muliao Kingdom's territory. At that time, managing a capital city and six provinces would be far more difficult than the current situation.
Even now, during the rising period of the dynasty, there are officials engaged in the reselling of grain, fodder, and military equipment, as well as colluding with foreign countries. It's no wonder that Pei Miaode has developed such thoughts.
The appointment of eunuchs is also an attempt by him to address the current situation.
……
On the other side, at the recently captured border of Jingzhou by the Cheda army, the Cheda King's chariot and temporary palace were tightly guarded by his troops. A strong and sturdy man was frowning and staring at the map of Muliao, deep in thought.
"Your Majesty, what troubles you so? Do share your concerns with us brothers. If it's merely this wretched capital city that's proving a tough nut to crack, just give me the word and I'll lead my diehard troops to seize it for you come dawn!"
The younger brother-in-law of King Cheda, who is also the elder brother of Queen Shanyin, made a solemn promise.
The army of the Cheda Kingdom has besieged the capital of the Muliao Kingdom for ten days, but when the former king of Muliao built this fortress, he had already prepared for an attack. From top to bottom, it was built as solid as a rock.
King Cheda led his troops to attack for several days, but still failed to destroy the clan. He withdrew his troops and returned to the court.
Especially after hearing a piece of news from someone.
"I am not worried about this matter. I am thinking about what gifts to bring for my newborn adorable grandson."
Finally, someone agreed with him. King Cheto could no longer suppress the smug smile on his face. He wasn't really worried about the impenetrable defenses of the Muliao Kingdom's capital city; he was clearly looking for an opportunity to boast to everyone about the birth of his legitimate grandson.
Shan Yong was just about to speak when he suddenly seemed to remember something, and his expression underwent a rapid change, alternating between gloomy and sunny.
"I, I'm going to be a maternal uncle?!"
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