Volume One, Chapter 43: The Taste of a Minister’s Wife Is Rather Good

This birthday banquet was once again held with extreme grandeur, showing how deeply Chu Yunze valued Ruan Yingying.
"I heard the Emperor even bestowed upon the Empress a priceless luminous night pearl. It is truly enviable."
"The harmony between the Emperor and the Empress is truly a blessing for our dynasty."
Ruan Liuzheng sat in a lower seat, lowering her head to eat fruit without glancing at the imperial couple above.
No matter how good their relationship was, it had nothing to do with her.
Judging by the strength of the person in front, it wouldn't even take a minute for the Yangtian Building to be completely overrun.
The man's fingers pressed against Liu Moliyan's red lips, which were about to say something further, stopping him. A smile, one that could almost be described as gentle, appeared on the man's cold face. It wasn't very deep, but it was sufficiently genuine—a scene of glaciers melting, where even with a thin layer of snow still covering it, people were already left dazzled and mesmerized.
Wang Jie's heart suddenly tightened. The abrupt change displayed by Han Xiaozi left him momentarily stunned, and the outcome of the battle would likely be decided by this single move.
"What? Could it be that Elder Yin cannot make this decision, or finds it somewhat difficult? If that is the case, then Ruoshuang will not force the matter." Seeing Elder Yin hesitate for a moment, Bai Ruoshuang furrowed her brow slightly, looking somewhat displeased.
"You do not understand. Proving the Dao through sheer force is different from proving it through the other two methods. The way of heaven can be followed, but not defied. My master's pursuit of proving the Dao is precisely an act against the heavens; this endeavor is fraught with extreme peril," Kong Xuan sighed slightly and said.
The enemies outside had no idea what stupidity possessed them; they actually lit lanterns, and as a result, their every move fell clearly into Kong Xian's sight.
He turned his head sharply, only to see that Feng Changqing had already drawn his iron-斩 blade to parry Kong Yanzhou's palm strike.
The two thousand soldiers of the Sizhou Weiwei Army, together with the naval forces, numbering no more than five thousand in total, suddenly charged into Ding and Li prefectures, conquering cities and routing towns all the way, advancing triumphantly like a autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
Long Ao could only smile helplessly, walking ahead of Wang Jie and transforming into a blur that sped away toward the distance.
Upon hearing this, surprise flashed in both of their eyes. This rough-looking man built like a chef was actually a cultivator as well. When he had previously addressed them as fellow Daoists, they thought it was merely a polite courtesy, not expecting him to truly be a fellow practitioner.
He glanced at Qin Simopu, who was seated there. The man looked robust and powerful; even if he were fully fed, he probably still wouldn't be able to beat him.
She and Ye Qingmei were bosom friends who shared everything with each other. If their children were to end up together, it would at least eliminate many potential conflicts.
Because all along, although Jia Junqing had suspected Su Rou and kept searching for evidence of her infidelity, he was always secretly trying to prove that Su Rou had not actually betrayed him.
Whether it was the slums or residential apartment blocks, the dwellings of everyone inside the base were registered; not a single person could slip through the cracks.
In truth, a man's desires are boundless. Although Hai Tao told Tang Tiantian that he would be satisfied just by seeing photos of Su Rou without clothes, once he actually possessed the photos, he would inevitably crave videos.
With a resounding whoosh, the captain of the guards, along with the men around him, were sent flying backward under a tremendous surge of profound energy.
In the past, although the Star Alliance system was powerful, he at least understood it. Knowing its operational rules and what actions to take, he hadn't felt excessive fear. But now, with this sudden change, everything was different once again.
"We finally get to see Lord Chen." An elder walked out from within, and the people along the path immediately stepped aside, lowering their voices in greeting.
"I ran into a couple of blind migrant workers on the way, and it took some time to dismiss them," Jiang Mengmeng replied evasively.
The two of them entered the office, which was filled with such oppressive air that even breathing seemed difficult.
In Kangxi's view,佟国纲's action was nothing more than using him as an excuse to pressure other major clans. Although Kangxi treated the佟 family with great favor, it did not mean he appreciated the family demanding fame, fortune, or status from him.