Chapter 1 Ruthless Words

The exquisitely shaped red lips uttered the most merciless words.

The people waiting in the private room were all shocked, looking incredulously at the figure standing by the window.

This woman actually dared to contemplate killing the regional commander!

'Bang!'

The sandalwood table in the center of the room was overturned by a tall, sturdy man. He looked ferocious, exuding murderous intent, and said, "Mei Ruoying, what nonsense are you spouting, you slut? Taking Lord Cheng's life? Are you worthy?"

Unlike the others, as Cheng Yu's, the Zhenhai (Pacifying the Seas) Regional Commander, confidant, the tall, sturdy man was very clear about Mei Ruoying's background. He knew that she was the legitimate daughter of Mei Wenshi, the former noble concubine of the Great Wei Dynasty, and was currently wanted by the present Emperor. He was very dissatisfied with Cheng Yu getting involved with such a dangerous person.

But as a subordinate, there were some things he couldn't say, so he had been holding back. Now, hearing Mei Ruoying utter such wild words, old and new grudges surged together, and he immediately turned hostile.

Enveloped by the tall, sturdy man's murderous gaze, Mei Ruoying was not only unafraid, but even added a hint of disdain to her expression: "Xu Wei, you disagree with me?"

A fierce glint flashed in Xu Wei's eyes: "What are you, you slut, trying to seize power while Lord Cheng is away? In your dreams..."

Before he could finish speaking, a flash of silver light appeared, as swift as lightning, and approached him in the blink of an eye.

Just as Xu Wei wanted to draw his saber to defend, he suddenly felt a slight chill on his neck.

Da da!

Accompanied by Mei Ruoying's retreating steps, a line of blood suddenly bloomed on Xu Wei's neck, followed by a large gush of crimson.

Only then did the people in the private room realize that the silver light that flashed across their vision was actually the folding fan in Mei Ruoying's hand!

With a bang, Xu Wei's head rolled to the ground.

But his eyes still maintained the state of his life, staring wide open, as if still looking at the people in the room, silently condemning them.

This horrifying scene made everyone instantly withdraw their thoughts, disperse in a hurry, and respectfully lower their heads.

Noticing the change in their attitude, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Mei Ruoying's phoenix eyes. She lightly shook her folding fan, casually examining the touch of crimson at the tip of the fan,

And said with a light smile: "Is there anyone else who disagrees? Stand up together."

The casual tone made Cheng Yu's confidants in the private room tremble with fear.

Xu Wei's corpse was still lying in the room, and no one had the courage to speak at this time.

In the dead silence, Mei Ruoying's gaze swept across the crowd, and everyone who came into contact with her gaze couldn't help but show panic on their faces, and then timidly lowered their heads.

Not daring to meet her sharpness.

Seeing this, she spoke again, but this time her tone was more seductive.

"I know that some of you are Lord Zhenhai's confidants, very loyal to him."

"But, I don't care!"

"Heroes are not judged by their origins. As long as you submit to me and work faithfully for me, what Cheng Yu can give you, I can also give you."

"Moreover, I am much more generous than Cheng Yu. As long as you show enough value, I can give you a hundred times, a thousand times the benefits of Cheng Yu. Wealth, high positions, as long as I have them, I can reward you!"

"But if you don't appreciate my kindness, then I can only silence you forever."

Mei Ruoying's persuasion was full of smiles, but her phoenix eyes were full of coldness, with only the flames of greed flickering.

Tonight, is the first step for her to control Great Wei!

And Cheng Yu, the Zhenhai Regional Commander, and Jiang Yuan, the King of Jiangzuo, are the first sacrifices on her path to hegemony!

Clang clang!

In the room, Cheng Yu's confidants dropped their weapons one after another, their bodies trembling, and they knelt respectfully and fearfully on the ground.

"We, we are willing to surrender, and we hope that you, my lord, will accept our loyalty!"

"Hahaha!" Mei Ruoying closed her folding fan, laughed loudly, and nodded.

In the past few months of staying in the South, she had secretly defected nearly half of Cheng Yu's forces, and after taking in these people, the entire South could completely fall into her control.

Now, as long as she uses a trick to kill Cheng Yu, the former Zhenhai Regional Commander, and uses the dog Emperor's knife to destroy the Cheng family's nine clans... South of Great Wei, she is the uncrowned King!

……

Night falls.

Changle Palace, the Taifei's (Imperial Concubine) birthday celebration officially begins!

Ministers, relatives of the imperial family, and regional commanders entered the venue one after another, enjoying the opening songs and dances, and chatting with acquaintances from time to time. The scene was very lively.

At this time, a sharp voice rang out: "His Majesty has arrived!"

The hall was silent for a moment.

After reacting, everyone in the hall stood up one after another, left their seats, knelt on both sides of the aisle, and shouted "Long live the Emperor."

In the unanimous shouts, Jiang Chen walked in from the main entrance, wearing a nine-layered冕旒 (miǎn liú, a type of crown) and a complex and luxurious dragon robe, showing infinite majesty.

Behind him, about half a step away, were two beautiful women with different temperaments.

The one on the left was mature and beautiful, and every move showed the demeanor of a noble lady. She was the protagonist of the banquet, Taifei Lu Wangshu.

The beauty on the right was dignified and virtuous, with a fresh and soft face that made people feel like they were bathing in the spring breeze, and they couldn't help but want to get close, but they were intimidated by her noble temperament and dared not approach her casually.

Passing through the 御道 (yù dào, imperial passage), he sat down in the spotlight.

Jiang Chen first looked down at the kneeling ministers under the imperial steps, and then said with a light smile: "Everyone, please rise. Tonight is the Taifei's birthday. Such a joyous event, everyone does not need to be so polite, please sit down!"

The peaceful tone could not hide Jiang Chen's imperial aura.

No one in the hall dared to take this polite remark seriously. After saluting and thanking him again and again, they dared to sit down.

After that, everyone naturally ignored Lu Taifei and praised Jiang Chen, the Emperor, to the fullest.

Sounds of praise and merit were endless.

It was as if Jiang Chen was the reincarnation of a sage, and had already established immortal achievements, and was a wise monarch that was difficult to encounter in thousands of years!

Jiang Chen was not the kind of person with shallow ears, so he was very indifferent to this.

On the other hand, the Shugui fei (Noble Consort Shu) next to him listened with great interest, and the pride and pride in her beautiful eyes were almost overflowing, and she didn't think that the ministers below were boasting and flattering at all.

During this period, there were also ministers and royal relatives who were close to the Lu family who greeted Lu Taifei, but Lu Taifei was full of thoughts, how could she have the energy to deal with these irrelevant people?

In the end, she just perfunctorily said a few words and waved them away.

And her absent-minded state, falling into the eyes of some interested people, caused some discussion.

Noticing this small commotion, Jiang Chen couldn't help frowning.

Although he would be able to close the net in a while, he didn't want any unexpected incidents before the results came out.

Details determine success or failure, and any small mistakes will affect the final result!

Putting down his wine glass, he motioned everyone to be silent.

Jiang Chen raised his head and looked at the empty main entrance of the hall, squinting his eyes and said: "Someone, go and invite my imperial uncle, the Taifei's birthday, no one can be missing!"

The playful but cold tone made the ministers in the hall feel a chill down their backs, and then they fell into deep thought.

Isn't His Majesty's imperial uncle... here?

Could it be that His Majesty wants to invite the King of Jiangzuo? But isn't he suspected of treason?!