My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

"No, what's the matter, Master Gu?"

Mu Yuyan's beautiful eyes were serious. She was a bit worried too. However, unlike Gu Lan's thoughts, she was wondering why she couldn't conceive a prince despite their efforts. Clearly, every time not a drop was wasted! Could it be that both of them had too high cultivation, making it challenging to conceive?

"It's nothing..."

Gu Lan shook his head, suppressing the slight doubts in his mind. Why hadn't his wife's cultivation progressed at all after their dual cultivation these days? Was the technique wrong, or was three hours too short, and he needed to intensify his efforts? Gu Lan was somewhat puzzled.

However, he thought that even if the worst-case scenario happened, and his wife was inherently unable to cultivate, like thousands of ordinary people with average talent, it wouldn't matter. After all, he would protect her throughout her life, and in the future, he could ask Yunlong Daoist for some elixirs to extend her lifespan and preserve her youth. These issues could be overcome to some extent.

...

That night, in the Great Yu Imperial City, at the residence of the Crown Prince.

The middle-aged Crown Prince, wearing a purple-gold python robe, sat across from several advisers.

"Gentlemen, just now, Father received a confidential report from the spies in the Jing Nation. Holy Son Fang Yun has died!"

"That's good news. With this, the Ninth Prince's faction will be completely crippled. We can secretly unite with the Third Prince to absorb the Fengyun Holy Land. They won't be able to protect themselves."

One adviser commented.

"Indeed, but we still can't relax. Without the Ninth Prince, there's still the Third Prince opposing me!"

The Crown Prince continued, "I gathered you all tonight to discuss how to deal with the Third Prince and help me securely ascend to the East Palace. We are all illegitimate sons, so Emperor Yu has not yet named a crown prince. Among us, I feel most likely to ascend to the East Palace!"

"As long as Your Highness obtains the Emperor's favor, and now that the Emperor harbors strong resentment against the Jing Nation, if you can suppress the Jing Nation, you can naturally seek rewards and gain merit."

The advisers analyzed calmly.

"Hmm!"

The Crown Prince frowned, saying, "Suppressing the Jing Nation may sound easy, but look at Fang Yun, a generation at the Emperor Realm, has perished there... Moreover, Father mentioned that the Great Jing Imperial City is now mixed with many powerful forces, and we might find it difficult to wade into this muddy water!"

There was silence in the room for a moment.

...

At this moment,

In a corner, an inconspicuous strategist sighed, "Your Highness, I have just received some information. In two days, the Heaven Mountain Secret Realm in Shuzhou will open. Perhaps Your Highness can use this opportunity to suppress the young talents of the Jing Nation."

"Oh?"

The Crown Prince was momentarily stunned, and upon seeing the speaker, his eyes revealed a pleasant surprise. He remembered this strategist, a apprentice of the Grand Master in his early years, and considered quite capable among all his advisors.

"Could you please elaborate, sir?"

The strategist went on to explain the Heaven Mountain Secret Realm, suggesting, "At that time, young talents from the Jing Nation will undoubtedly go there. If Your Highness can dispatch elite warriors to assassinate them, His Majesty will surely be pleased."n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The strategists nodded in agreement.

"This proposal is excellent. Killing the young talents of the Jing Nation will significantly diminish their future strength. His Majesty will be delighted!"

"Yes, those experts from the Jing Nation are likely reaching their peak. The ones going are all young heirs. Our talents are strategically sound, and the probability of successful assassination is high!"

"With this accomplished, His Majesty will undoubtedly be pleased, and securing the Eastern Palace is within reach!"

The strategists, for once, unanimously agreed, and the Crown Prince nodded approvingly.

He understood that one must not hesitate when presented with a golden opportunity.

So, he gestured decisively, "Very well! Let it be so! Tomorrow, gather all the prodigies loyal to my Tianyang Sacred Ground. Anyone eligible should be sent to the Heaven Mountain in Shuzhou!"

"Seeking opportunities is secondary... Ensure the complete extermination of the young talents of the Jing Nation!"

...

The next day, Gu Lan didn't go to play chess with the old master. Since she was heading to the Heaven Mountain in Shuzhou, prudent preparations were necessary.

Gu Lan flipped through a martial arts manual.

Sure enough! After the mainline mission benefits were unlocked, Gu Lan immediately received a sword as a system reward. Although it couldn't compare to the Primordial Sword of the Heaven Treasure, it was still of imperial-grade quality.

In the prominent families of the Great Jing, not everyone could possess such a sword. Usually, it was in the hands of the family head or served as a family heirloom.

"Tanner, use this sword for self-defense, combined with your Heavenly Phoenix Technique; it has considerable power."

Gu Lan casually tossed the long sword to the maid.

[You have bestowed the sword "The Heavenly Maiden of Fate" upon Tanner. Destiny +1000+1000]

"Oh."

Lin Tanner lowered her head, taking the sword into her arms. Mimicking the cultivators outside, she hung it on her slender waist. Her originally delicate demeanor gained a touch of martial heroism.

Gu Lan then used the Qi-Insighting Technique to check her own Destiny.

It was now at the yellow grade.

A solid Destiny's Child!

Compared to the supporting role she played in Langzhou, she had become much stronger. Even if she encountered some minor troubles, she could now disregard the backlash of Destiny.

However, Gu Lan was still dissatisfied with this level of Destiny.

Because the higher the level of Fate, the greater the Destiny accumulation required. Lin Tanner's contributions were no longer sufficient...

"I must find some other opportunities to improve, or how can I compare with the protagonist anytime soon?"

"I hope tomorrow's trip to Heaven Mountain will bring some gains."

...

At this moment,

Outside the Gu Residence,

A simple horse-drawn carriage weaved through Pear Blossom Lane and stopped in front of the stone lions. An old man and a young girl descended from the carriage.

The young girl looked at the plaque of the Gu Residence and asked, "Grandpa, is this the place we're visiting today? It seems like the home of someone not from the officialdom."

"Yes, I heard that this young man, Brother Gu, is currently just a jinshi and is currently rushing to the capital for the imperial examination."

The old man held the girl's hand and smiled, "But the day before yesterday, he saved my life with a few words in the Wenxue Academy. He is our benefactor, so it's only right for us to visit and express our gratitude."

"Aren't you planning to enter the government in the future and become a virtuous and talented official?"

"Today, Grandpa brought you here to get to know some connections for your future endeavors in the government."

Even though the old man was dressed casually, the dignified and imposing aura still emanated from him. If the officials of the court were present, they would be astonished that a first-ranking Great Chancellor personally visited a jinshi! Who is this jinshi?

"Alright, granddaughter, remember this."

Sima Jingwen replied, "After entering, you must appear respectful and humble. Just because of our status, don't forget that Brother Gu is the one who saved us!"

"I understand, Grandpa. I'm not that kind of person."

Sima Qin nodded. He was just reminding his granddaughter; she was not the kind of superficial girl. From a young age, she was not interested in traditional female skills. Although she had never met the emperor, she was already a fan of Emperor Jiaqing. Her ambition was to help the female Emperor handle political affairs and, relying on her own abilities, take over her grandfather's position.

At this moment, Sima Qin knocked on the door and asked in his aged voice, "Is Master Gu at home?"

In the front courtyard, a voice replied, "Yexi, go open the door for us. There are guests looking for Master."

"Okay! Hey, Old Yang, our young master has indeed become more lively since he came to the capital. We never had visitors like this back in Langzhou."

"Haha, isn't that a good thing..."

Outside the door!

Hearing the brisk and refreshing female voice behind him, Sima Qin's expression slightly froze. This... Why does it sound somewhat familiar?