530: Lin Ye becomes the emperor?

Amidst laughter and joy, the spiritual food on the table was completely wiped out. Of course, most of it ended up in Lin Ye's stomach.

The Empress Dowager and Wu Mingyue were both filled with gentle smiles.

"Come with me to the imperial court; I want to show you around."

After the meal, Wu Mingyue suggested taking Lin Ye to the imperial court.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ye nodded, and the Empress Dowager quickly added that she would accompany them.

Under the protection of a group of imperial guards, the three of them arrived at the Wu Dynasty Imperial City.

The Imperial City had undergone a complete transformation. The inner palace had been completely erased by Wu Mingyue, and the concubines of the previous generation had all been sent away to the ancestral grounds.

There wasn't even a sleeping palace left for Wu Mingyue to reside in within the Imperial City.

Because compared to this place, she still preferred that villa; after all, she had grown up there since she was a child.

Moreover, it was filled with people she was familiar with.

The Empress Dowager was the same; she had always lived in the villa and had never thought about residing in the Imperial City.

Yeming Hall!

This was the main hall for the imperial court. The name had been given by Wu Mingyue, and Lin Ye naturally noticed these three characters.

He turned his head to look at Wu Mingyue, whose pretty face flushed slightly: "I just think this name sounds better."

This unnecessary explanation drew a light chuckle from the Empress Dowager, making Wu Mingyue's pretty face flush even more.

The three of them walked slowly into the imperial court.

The civil and military officials standing in the court all lowered their heads and pretended not to see them as they walked in, chatting and laughing.

Wu Mingyue was extremely gentle when treating Lin Ye, but her methods were even more ruthless than the previous Martial Emperor.

Otherwise, how could she have changed everything exactly as she pleased?

The civil and military officials were almost becoming mere decorations.

Wu Mingyue brought Lin Ye directly to the front of the Dragon Throne at the highest point. She then pressed Lin Ye onto the Dragon Throne, while she sat down beside him.

The Empress Dowager sat on a chair beside the Dragon Throne.

"Long live the Martial Emperor, may the Imperial Dynasty be eternal!"

The civil and military officials immediately paid their respects to Wu Mingyue.

Sitting on the Dragon Throne, Wu Mingyue exuded great authority as she said in a deep voice: "Rise."

"Thank you, Martial Emperor."

Seeing everyone raise their heads, Wu Mingyue said indifferently: "You should know why I summoned you here today, right?"

"Your subjects understand."

"Hmm..."

Wu Mingyue nodded and continued: "From today onwards, Lin Ye is the Emperor Consort of my Wu Dynasty. Whoever sees him sees me. If I find out that any of you are being hypocritical, there is no need for me to say what the outcome will be, right?"

"We would not dare!"

Terror appeared on the faces of the civil and military officials; clearly, everyone knew of this Martial Emperor's methods.

But there was always someone stubborn. A young man walked out slowly and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Martial Emperor, I do not accept this."

When the surrounding officials saw the young man step out, they were just about to pull him back, but upon hearing his words, those who intended to help him immediately backed away.

Are you kidding? If you want to be stubborn, don't drag us down with you.

Who doesn't know how much the Martial Emperor values Lin Ye? You still dare to stand out at a time like this?

"Hmm?"

Wu Mingyue frowned, her voice cold: "Jiang Wuqi, you say you do not accept this?"

"That's right!"

Jiang Wuqi raised his head and looked straight at Wu Mingyue. He was a rising star of the Wu Dynasty, with impeccable talent and cultivation, and he was also very capable in handling government affairs.

The reason he chose to stand out at this time was because he had feelings of admiration for the Martial Emperor.

As everyone knew, the title of Emperor Consort represented the husband of the Martial Emperor. If Lin Ye were really allowed to become the Emperor Consort, wouldn't he have no chance left?!

Jiang Wuqi took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Your subject believes that since Lin Ye is the Saint of the Righteous Qi Sect, if he were to become the Emperor Consort, it would violate the ancestral teachings of our Wu Dynasty. Moreover, he is a Demonic Cultivator! Therefore, I dare to oppose this matter!"

"And most importantly, I have admired Your Majesty for a long time, and I am even willing to give up everything, only begging for Your Majesty's favor."

These words were spoken neither humbly nor arrogantly, and his tone was full of determination.

The surrounding officials all looked at Jiang Wuqi with admiration.

Upon hearing this, Wu Mingyue on the Dragon Throne was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lin Ye anxiously, as if wanting to explain that she had no relationship with that person.

Lin Ye smiled gently, then patted Wu Mingyue's small hand twice, signaling that he did not mind.

Wu Mingyue breathed a sigh of relief. When she turned her head to look at Jiang Wuqi, her beautiful eyes were filled with killing intent.

"Jiang Wuqi, you dare to question me! You are willing to give up everything, right? Fine, guards!"

Clatter!!!

Accompanied by the sound of clashing armor, a large number of guards entered the main hall. None of the surrounding civil and military officials dared to step out to say anything like "please calm down"; they all stood honestly in place, focusing on their own noses and hearts.

Just as the guards walked in, Wu Mingyue said coldly: "Take Jiang Wuqi away, extract his soul and refine his spirit. Oh right, and his family—exterminate his three clans!!!"

"Yes!"

The guards did not care about the reason; they only knew that their Martial Emperor had given an order.

They all walked towards Jiang Wuqi.

"Martial Emperor!"

At this moment, Jiang Wuqi was completely panicked. He never expected that a confession would actually result in endless torture, and even the extermination of his three clans?!

Why?!

Just because of Lin Ye!

He raised his head and looked at the man sitting on the Dragon Throne, his eyes filled with hatred.

It was him! It was his appearance that not only caused him to fail to obtain the woman he admired but even led him to such a miserable end. The people around him, who used to call each other brothers, now didn't even dare to look at him.

"Lin Ye! I will fight you to the death!!!"

Boom!

The Aura on Jiang Wuqi's body burst forth. He stomped the ground, shattering it, wanting to rush towards Lin Ye, but before he could erupt, he was directly pressed to the ground by the guards.

"Extract his soul and refine his spirit for ten thousand years! Take him away!"

Wu Mingyue's cold words pronounced Jiang Wuqi's fate, and he was taken away with a face full of despair and fear.

After the person was taken away, Wu Mingyue looked around and said indifferently: "Does anyone want to plead for Jiang Wuqi?"

"..."

The civil and military officials were extremely tacit; they all chose to remain silent. Everyone could see how much Wu Mingyue cared about Lin Ye. Speaking up to plead at this time? How was that any different from committing suicide directly?

"Since no one has any objections, then from today onwards, Lin Ye is the Emperor Consort of my Wu Dynasty. In the future, if anyone dares to speak recklessly again! They will suffer the same fate as Jiang Wuqi!"

"Dismiss the court!!!"

"Long live Your Majesty!"

The civil and military officials lowered their heads and turned to leave. They wished they had an extra pair of legs to quickly run out of this place of trouble.

After everyone had left, the Empress's Aura on Wu Mingyue's body disappeared, and she turned back into that gentle, water-like little woman.

"Lin Ye, I, I have already said it like that, so you, you... you cannot fail me."