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It was like a child who had just finished kindergarten trying to learn advanced mathematics.

After studying for a while, Su Mo became disheartened.

It seemed that the path of relying on simulation to learn Cultivation Techniques was not feasible.

Su Mo was a little unwilling.

Perhaps it was because his Comprehension Ability was insufficient.

If his Comprehension Ability were high, he might have found a way to learn such abstruse and difficult incantations.

After some thought, Su Mo continued to look at the simulation.

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In the image, a beautiful woman was by his side.

【Yu Luoniang accompanied you in studying all night. As a Great Demon, she had a deep understanding of such ancient texts, and she effortlessly explained the parts you didn't understand.】

【It's just that you don't have a Daoist Magic foundation yet, so you can't summon thunder.】

【Simply put, you still need to practice.】

【As you put the Five Thunder Summoning Spell book into your Pregnant, you noticed that the troops outside seemed to be cheering about something.】

【After leaving the tent with Yu Luoniang, you found that the defenders on the Kyoto city wall, far from the camp, had disappeared.】

【Groups of Kyoto soldiers were slowly walking towards this direction.】

【This scene meant that they had given up defending Kyoto.】

【However, you were still uneasy, so you went to the tent of your maternal grandfather, Li Jinglong.】

【You intended to discuss with him whether to launch an offensive.】

【Inside the tent, the Khan of the Huns and your maternal grandfather were there, along with some Clan Chiefs of noble Families, former officials of the previous dynasty, and Hun generals, all crowded together.】

【Seeing you approach, Li Jinglong quickly motioned for you to come over.】

“Your Majesty, we just received a report from a scout saying that there was trouble inside Kyoto, and some of the city defenders were fighting with some surrender factions.”

“Plus, the city gates are now wide open.”

“So we are all here discussing whether to send troops now.”

【You felt no joy upon hearing this.】

“Where is Xiao Zhan?”

“Has that old fox come out of Kyoto?”

【Hearing you ask about Xiao Zhan's whereabouts, everyone exchanged glances, clearly having not ascertained Xiao Zhan's specific movements.】

【Looking at the people exchanging glances, you then spoke.】

“Never mind, the advantage is ours. Send out the troops now!”

“Take Kyoto in one fell swoop.”

【Upon hearing your words, everyone was overjoyed and left the main tent without hesitation to mobilize troops and launch a general offensive.】

【Your maternal grandfather, Li Jinglong, however, had a hint of worry flash in his eyes.】

【He then called you alone into the inner tent.】

“Su Mo, I heard that when you were on the grasslands, you once promised the Khan of the Huns that if you regained the throne, you would share the world with him.”

“Is there any truth to that?”

【Looking at Li Jinglong's serious expression, you immediately admitted it.】

“Yes, Maternal Grandfather, otherwise, how else could I get the Khan of the Huns to wholeheartedly help me?”

“However, all of this is just a temporary measure; everything will be discussed after I obtain the throne.”

【Seeing that you were not muddle-headed, Li Jinglong breathed a sigh of relief.】

“It's good that you understand.”

“How could my Great Zhou be constrained by these barbarians?”

【Upon hearing your maternal grandfather's words, you understood that conquering Kyoto was merely the first step of a long journey, and the remaining task was to deal with these Huns.】

【However, Yu Luoniang had already made plans for you beforehand.】

【That was to secretly kill all Hun heirs except for Ayna, so that you would have the right to inherit the Hun Khanate.】

【At that time, Great Zhou and Hun would undergo Fusion, forming a vast territory.】

【...】

【You left.】

【You began to focus on supervising the attack on Kyoto.】

【Due to the internal strife, Kyoto was quickly breached, and you returned to the Imperial Palace.】

【Only half a year had passed since you last left, but it felt like a lifetime.】

【You ordered the soldiers to surround the Imperial Palace, and you, alone, stepped into the Imperial Palace.】

【At this moment, the eunuchs and palace maids all knelt on both sides, welcoming you, the future Emperor.】

【And Xiao Huang, too, had changed into a large red Phoenix robe, standing at the end of the path, looking at you with a smile as radiant as a flower.】

【Arriving before Xiao Huang, you gently embraced her.】

“I'm here.”

“Mhm...”

“I know, this is exactly like the scene I dreamed of.”

【The formerly majestic and domineering Empress now spoke in your arms like a docile kitten.】

【Disregarding the gazes of others, you carried Xiao Huang in your arms and went directly to the place of your first intimacy.】

In the image, Xiao Huang bit her lips tightly, her toes curled, and her skin was flushed...

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【Due to your interference, no chaos occurred within the Imperial Palace; the former eunuchs and palace maids remained in their original positions, operating in an orderly manner.】

【With the experience of the past few years, this transfer of power went smoothly. After your ascension, those who were already officials in the court continued to serve, and those who followed you were rewarded according to their merits.】

【As for the former Xiao Family members, because of Xiao Huang, you did not exterminate them all; you only executed some of the more ambitious ones in the streets.】

【But among these Xiao Family members, you did not see Xiao Zhan's shadow.】

【Xiao Huang said that after Kyoto fell, Xiao Zhan disappeared from Kyoto, and no one knew where he went.】

【You were very worried about this matter because Xiao Zhan was not only unmatched in martial arts but also very intelligent.】

【If he were to cause trouble, it would definitely result in huge losses.】

【But you had no choice but to wait and see.】

【In addition, the common people suffered heavy losses in the war, so you ordered a two-year tax exemption for all citizens nationwide.】

【As for the Hun side, since it was not yet time for the showdown, you ceded three northern provinces of Great Zhou to the Huns for them to recuperate.】

【Yu Luoniang left on the very day the three provinces were ceded.】

【According to her.】

【Within a year, she could make all the Khan of the Huns' children die suddenly.】

【As for the shamans of those Huns, with the hundreds of calligraphy samples you gave her, they were nothing to fear.】

【Before she left, you promised Yu Luoniang that if she accomplished this, you would not only appoint her as the National Master but also build her a grand temporary palace near Kyoto.】

【Hearing your promise, Yu Luoniang was full of vigor that night...】

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【Now that the world was initially settled, your marriage became the most important matter.】

【Your mother, Imperial Consort Li, naturally became the Empress Dowager, and she was extremely concerned about your marriage.】

【As for Ayna, being a Hun princess, she absolutely did not want her to become the Empress of Great Zhou.】

【So she wanted to choose another candidate, and she had taken a liking to your maternal uncle's cousin.】

【But your subconscious wanted to establish Xiao Huang as Empress.】

【In your opinion, nothing was more suitable than Xiao Huang becoming Empress.】

【Inside Cining Palace.】

【Empress Dowager Li's expression was very serious.】

“Su Mo, do you really want to establish this former Empress as your Empress?”

“You must remember, her surname is Xiao!”

【Listening to your mother's words, your attitude was also firm.】

“There's nothing to discuss. It was Huang'er's decision that gave me the opportunity to go to the Hun grasslands.”

“She had already anticipated such an outcome.”

“Therefore, no matter what, Huang'er is the first choice for the Empress of Great Zhou!”

【Empress Dowager Li earnestly tried to persuade you.】

【She wanted to convince you to change your mind.】

“Su Mo, times have changed.”

“At most, make her a consort, and I won't say anything more.”

“Your maternal uncle's cousin is now of marriageable age, beautiful, well-figured, and her personality is impeccable.”

“Why not...”

【Seeing your mother repeatedly promoting your cousin, you also had strong opinions.】

【You immediately stood up.】

“If Mother truly likes her, why not summon her into the palace to accompany you day and night?”

【After speaking, you left Cining Palace.】

【Seeing your resolute attitude, Empress Dowager Li could not say anything.】

【She could only let you decide.】

【You then went to Xiao Huang. At this time, she still had many female guards loyal to her, and you did not dismiss them, as it was best to protect her safety.】

【Seeing that your expression seemed off, Xiao Huang quickly came over.】

“Your Majesty, what happened?”

【You did not tell Xiao Huang about this, but gently stroked her cheek.】

“Nothing happened.”

“Huang'er, from now on, you will be my Empress. How about you assist me in handling state affairs with peace of mind?”

【Hearing that you wanted to establish her as Empress, a hint of worry flashed in Xiao Huang's eyes, because she understood what kind of pressure you would face...】

Chapter 72: Finale: Yu Luoniang, Envied by Heaven

【When the court and common people learned that you intended to establish Xiao Huang as Empress, everyone exploded, submitting memorials one after another.】

【Memorials opposing you flew in like snowflakes.】

【Since becoming Emperor, your formerly generous and upright character had changed; you felt as if all matters of the world were in your hands.】