52: Section 52

Upon hearing your words, Yu Luoniang let out a long sigh of relief, while simultaneously pondering how she should serve you well next.

Seeing Yu Luoniang like this, you couldn't help but feel some admiration for her, recognizing her place so quickly.

"Yu Luoniang, what is your relationship with Zheng Boyuan?"

Hearing your question, Yu Luoniang spoke cautiously.

"Sir, from now on, just call me Yu Niang, my given name."

Then Yu Luoniang explained her relationship with Zheng Boyuan.

"That Zheng Boyuan was originally a poor scholar. I had just passed my Heavenly Tribulation back then, and my true form was weak, so I transformed into a spider and hid in Zheng Boyuan's home."

"Zheng Boyuan wasn't afraid when he saw me, and he fed me insects daily, so I secretly helped him pass the imperial examination."

"I also helped him marry the Young Miss of the Long family from Hetao."

However, as she spoke of this, Yu Luoniang showed an expression of hating iron for not becoming steel.

"But this Zheng Boyuan had no great ambitions."

"Later, after becoming the County Magistrate in Gulan County, all he thought about daily was how to enjoy himself."

"It just so happened that I was refining a Magic Treasure called the 'Seven Emotions and Six Desires Net,' so I went with the flow and opened this Hanjiang Restaurant in Gulan County."

"One day, Zheng Boyuan complained to me that the newly arrived County Magistrate was constantly ostracizing him. Seeing this, I sent the Five Ghosts to scare the County Magistrate away."

"And after Zheng Boyuan tasted the sweetness, every time the imperial court sent a County Magistrate, he would ask me to deal with them, until today."

Upon hearing Yu Luoniang's words, you asked.

"Aren't you afraid of accumulating Karma and failing to pass the Heavenly Tribulation?"

"I once read in a miscellaneous book that Demons, from their birth, constantly need to prepare to face the Heavenly Tribulation."

"Killing people casually, aren't you afraid of the Heavenly Tribulation intensifying?"

Yu Luoniang shook her head and chuckled softly.

"Sir, have you forgotten? I only sent the Five Ghosts to scare those County Magistrates; I never said I wanted to kill them."

"This Karma won't befall me."

Upon hearing Yu Luoniang's words, you couldn't help but feel a chill in your heart; in the eyes of Demons, human life seemed unimportant.

However, now that Yu Luoniang had become yours, Zheng Boyuan had lost his reliance and would no longer pose a threat.

At this moment, you summoned the Five Ghosts and had them call Zheng Boyuan over.

After witnessing your Divine Ability to easily subdue Yu Luoniang, the Five Ghosts had already, from the bottom of their hearts, regarded you as their master, and they would obey your commands without question.

Zheng Boyuan was currently in the Hanjiang Restaurant, and soon the Five Ghosts called Zheng Boyuan to the top floor.

When Zheng Boyuan saw Yu Luoniang clinging to you like a small bird, her face full of submission, his face turned pale, and he immediately realized that his power was gone, so he immediately knelt down and begged for your mercy.

"Sir, Sir, spare my life!"

"I was wrong, I won't dare to do it again!"

Zheng Boyuan kowtowed like pounding garlic, and blood seeped from his forehead.

You couldn't figure out the situation in Gulan County for a while, and if you were to remove Zheng Boyuan now, your work would be difficult to carry out.

Then you helped Zheng Boyuan to his feet.

"Lord Zheng, what are you doing?"

"You speak as if I want to kill you."

"We are all colleagues, how could I make things difficult for you? In the future, to open up the situation in Gulan County, I will need Lord Zheng to pay more attention!"

Chapter 62: Far-Reaching Reputation, Empress's Inspection

After subduing Yu Luoniang, you faced no further obstacles in Gulan County, and coupled with the county's inherent prosperity, your correct policies led to a thriving scene.

The officials' relatives who had monopolized important positions were all driven away with the help of Yu Luoniang and the Five Ghosts, creating opportunities for talented individuals who had been frustrated, which led to your growing reputation in Gulan County.

All the surrounding prefectures and counties heard that a just and upright official had emerged in Gulan County, and some common people moved to Gulan County, making it even more bustling than its original prosperity.

You were also very satisfied with this outcome.

Having Yu Luoniang and the Five Ghosts was simply like having divine assistance.

At the same time, during this period, you also discovered that the power within you, due to the adoration of the common people, had become stronger, more than fifty times more powerful than when you arrived.

However, you also discovered that this power of yours was very effective against Demons, ghosts, monsters, jackals, wolves, and leopards.

But if you used it against people, it became completely useless.

It was as if your power was naturally meant to deal with Demons and monsters.

You couldn't help but feel a little fortunate about this.

Fortunately, you subdued Yu Luoniang and the Five Ghosts; otherwise, you really wouldn't know how to deal with Mortals like Zheng Boyuan.

And just as everything was developing in a good direction, your reputation reached the Empress's ears.

The Empress's face was extremely displeased about you having opened up the situation in Gulan County and being deeply loved by the common people.

Because your identity was extremely special.

You were the Third Prince of the previous dynasty.

If the common people supported you, wouldn't you be able to raise an army and rebel?

Out of concern for you, the Empress brought her personal female guards and two battalions of soldiers and came to Gulan County for a private inspection.

She firmly believed that there were no perfect people in this world.

She was ready to find evidence of your crimes, only then could she legitimately bring you to justice.

...

Seeing the scene suddenly switch to the Empress, showing her sudden arrival in Gulan County, Su Mo was also a little surprised.

It hasn't even been a year yet, has it?

Why did she suddenly come?

...

In the scene, Empress Xiao Huang was strolling through Gulan County with her three personal female guards, while the two battalions of soldiers were stationed outside the city.

Seeing the crowds coming and going in Gulan County, and their attire and expenditures, Xiao Huang's beautiful big eyes flashed with disbelief.

She hadn't expected that in this small Gulan County, the living standards of the common people were almost on par with those in Kyoto, and they even seemed happier.

This made Xiao Huang's heart even more flustered.

At this moment, she had made up her mind to get rid of you.

Even if there was no evidence of a crime, she would create it, only then could she eliminate her major hidden danger.

When Empress Xiao Huang was strolling through the streets of Gulan, you were lying on a rattan chair in the backyard of the County Government, basking in the sun.

With Zheng Boyuan and the others handling matters, you had nothing to worry about.

Yu Luoniang was beside you, feeding you grapes with her crystal-clear and delicate fingers.

She had also figured out your temperament during this time, knowing that you were a relatively laid-back person, sometimes a bit straightforward, and she served you almost flawlessly.

A gentle embrace is a hero's tomb.

Being served by Yu Luoniang like this every day, your ambition was largely worn away, and sometimes you would have fleeting thoughts that it wouldn't be bad to live like this forever.

But you did not take Yu Luoniang's body.

Because you were afraid that if you were to have intercourse with this female Demon, what if the power within you disappeared?

Although it was very difficult to endure, you never crossed the line.

At this moment, Yu Luoniang was half-kneeling beside you.

She handed a peeled grape to your mouth, and you gracefully extended your tongue to take it, even licking away the sweet juice on Yu Luoniang's delicate fingers.

Yu Luoniang felt her fingertips tingle from your lick and couldn't help but giggle, her voice as clear as silver bells.

Then she poured a cup of clear tea into her collarbone hollow, preparing it for you to drink.

Suddenly, Yu Luoniang's expression changed.

"Sir, strangers have arrived in Gulan County."

Her soft, sweet voice entered your ears, making you feel ticklish.

But you didn't pay attention to Yu Luoniang's words.

"What's wrong with strangers coming? Didn't strangers come every day before?"

After speaking, you buried your head in Yu Luoniang's fragrant shoulder and drank the clear tea, which had gained a hint of fragrance, in one gulp.

Upon hearing your words, Yu Luoniang shook her head.

"No, Sir, my Seven Emotions and Six Desires Net cannot absorb her emotions, as if this person is protected by something."

"And I didn't sense any traces of her Cultivating."

"The only possibility is that this person's identity is extremely noble, connected to the Luck of Great Zhou."

Your expression changed upon hearing this.

"Is that person a man or a woman?"

Yu Luoniang closed her eyes and carefully sensed for a moment.

"That person's body odor is fresh and elegant, with a subtle sweetness, so this person must be a woman."

Upon hearing that it was a woman, you immediately stood up, your face becoming tense.

Noble identity, connected to the Luck of Great Zhou, and a woman.

Who else could it be but Empress Xiao Huang?

But only nine months had passed, why had Xiao Huang come?

Seeing your face a little flustered, Yu Luoniang also became anxious.

"Sir, what's wrong?"

You then told Yu Luoniang your guess.

"Yu Niang, this woman might be Empress Xiao Huang, and she's probably here with ill intentions."

Yu Luoniang already knew your identity and background, so she naturally had no good feelings towards the Empress.

In her opinion, you should have been of noble birth, but now you were cooped up in such a small county, which was truly beneath your dignity.

"Sir, are you afraid that the Empress will find an excuse to harm you?"

You nodded upon hearing this.

Yu Luoniang changed the subject.

"If that's the case, I have an idea."

You were a little surprised when you heard Yu Luoniang had an idea.

"This Xiao Huang is the Empress, protected by the national Luck and the Emperor Star. How will you deal with her?"

"An ordinary Demon would probably have their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering before even getting close."

Yu Luoniang chuckled softly upon hearing this.

She already had a plan in mind.

"Sir, as long as you do this, you can temporarily sever her connection with the national Luck and the Emperor Star..."

After speaking, Yu Luoniang told you a method.

It would require some of your blood.

Because you were originally of the imperial family, connected to the Luck of Great Zhou and the Emperor Star, only your blood could temporarily pollute Xiao Huang's Luck.

Even if the disconnection lasted only for an instant, Yu Luoniang could control Empress Xiao Huang.

After hearing Yu Luoniang's plan, you also felt that it was indeed feasible.