My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 456 Gu Xiangnan: I'm Pregnant

The former capital of the Holy Dynasty, the residence of the Emperor.

Zeng Anmin gazed at the newly hung plaque above the gate of the mansion, which read "Human Emperor's Mansion," without much emotion in his heart.

In my ears, I could hear Emperor Lide leading his officials in a thunderous chorus of "Respectfully sending off the Human Emperor."

His eyes, however, were somewhat unfocused, filled with heartfelt admiration for his father.

"Unity of knowledge and action"

This was merely a vague concept he pieced together from fragmented memories of his past life, which he then explained to his father in a half-baked way.

Who could have imagined that Father would achieve the first rank of the Destiny Realm through this?!

Even when humanity was on the verge of collapse, he turned the tide!
They created this pure land of "Xinyu" for humankind!
Others may know the difficulties involved, but how could Zeng Anmin, who had already reached the peak of the third rank of Confucian cultivation, not know?
This is like a teacher who has just taught you "one plus one equals two" and then demands that you immediately go and get a doctoral degree!

What's even more absurd is that my father actually possessed extraordinary talent.

He passed the exam! Right under his nose!

"Could it be... that I've actually transmigrated into a novel with 'Zeng Shilin' as the main character?"

Zeng Anmin stroked his chin, gazing at the three bold, elegant characters of the plaque, "Human Emperor's Palace," his thoughts drifting:

"Hmm... If I'm lucky enough to go back, I'll definitely write a novel with my dad as the protagonist, and I guarantee it will be a huge success..."

"What are you doing standing still?"

Zeng Shilin's voice suddenly rang out, and he stood silently beside him, his gaze sweeping over indifferently:
"What are you muttering about?"

"Uh...no, nothing, just talking to myself."

Zeng Anmin snapped back to reality, then pursed his lips speechlessly and looked at his father:

"Father, I know your cultivation is now extraordinary, but at least give us some warning before you show yourself! You scare people to death, you know?!"

"Hehe." Zeng Shilin smiled calmly, flicked his wide sleeves, and walked straight into the mansion.

"Today, I discussed several important matters with important ministers of the vassal states in the mansion. Come with me, and I will tell you about them."

“Okay.” Zeng Anmin nodded and followed suit.

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"A wedding?!"

Zeng Anmin stared wide-eyed at Zeng Shilin.

"Hmm." Zeng Shilin slightly raised his eyelids, gesturing for him to sit down, and glanced at him indifferently:
"What's so strange about that?"

"To pave the way for the nation's destiny and establish the foundation of 'Xinyu'."

"If the two kingdoms of Jiang and Sheng wish to survive, their submission to Xinyu is the only way forward."

"During today's court meeting, the envoy from Jiang Kingdom expressed his intention to submit."

At this point, Zeng Shilin looked at his son with a deep gaze:
"In order to consolidate the foundation of the Holy Dynasty and seek the protection of the nation, Emperor Lide proposed in the palace that the Holy Dynasty's eldest princess be married to our imperial family."

"This Imperial Palace is merely a temporary residence for you and me, father and son."

Zeng Shilin then changed the subject:
"I intend to establish the foundation of the Imperial Palace in Liangjiang Prefecture. What do you think?"

The Emperor's Palace is a symbol of the Xinyu Dynasty, and also the final resting place of the "Xinyu Seal" in my father's hand, which carries the fate of the nation.

"I have no objection."

Zeng Anmin nodded solemnly.

The establishment of Xinyu means that all mortals under heaven are protected by Xinyu and are under its rule.

The supreme authority of Xinyu, namely the "Xinyu Seal," was in the hands of the father.

After the Holy Dynasty and the Jiang Kingdom have submitted, we should obey our father's orders.

Now, we have the foundation he laid earlier.

Whether it was the Little Fat Emperor or Emperor Lide.

It was still Empress Gu Xiangnan of the Jiang Kingdom.

They had no objection whatsoever to submitting to the government.

They dared not resist.

After all, in this world, Ruo has no national fortune to protect it. The demon race only needs to send one or two second-rank demon lords with great fortune to lead their troops to easily destroy its country...

To put it simply, the human race had become an endangered species because Xu Tianshi changed the rules of heaven and earth, causing the nation's fortune to dissipate while its luck to endure.

But at this crucial moment, Dad stepped up.

A territory called "Xinyu" was designated, and the human race within this territory could still be protected by the nation's destiny.

And Xinyu is a new group.

It is tentatively named Xinyu Group.

As for the Holy Dynasty, there is also the Jiang Kingdom.

These are Xinyu's two regions.

The chubby emperor and his first wife, Gu Xiangnan, are now the two regional managers of Xinyu.

And his father is the chairman of Xinyu Group.

I would consider myself a vice chairman, or perhaps a CEO.

Therefore, the location of Xinyu's "headquarters" is of paramount importance.

We must neither lean too much towards the Holy Dynasty, nor be too close to the Jiang Kingdom.

As for Qinghai City, it is adjacent to the Wanyao Mountain Range, posing a great threat.

The best remaining option is only one place: Fengqi Road, Liangjiang County.

The two characters “Xinyu” are similar to “Huaxia” in the previous life.

It does not refer to a single dynasty, but is the common name of the human race! All human beings are protected by the universe and must abide by its laws.

"Fengqi Road will be renamed 'Xinrang' in the future."

Zeng Shilin looked at his son:
"The Liangjiang Prefecture will be named 'Qiming City.' What should be the name of my residence, Father?"

Zeng Anmin stroked his chin and tentatively asked:

"Hmm... how about calling it 'Harmony Palace'? It represents the unity of knowledge and action, the origin of rules, and the symbol of the Heavenly Dao of the human race."

"Hmm?" Zeng Shilin was slightly taken aback.

He then stroked his beard and nodded, a smile appearing in his eyes:
"He Dao Palace... Excellent! Very good! Let it be so."

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"Your subject Wang Li'er pays respects to the Emperor and the Holy Son."

A clear and familiar voice rang out.

Zeng Anmin looked at the respectful figures standing below the steps and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

In just over a month, their statuses had become worlds apart.

"No gift."

Zeng Shilin smiled and gently raised his hand.

Within this territory of Xinyu, as a first-grade cultivator at the Life Realm, every move he made exuded a godlike majesty, and the invisible pressure inspired awe in all who beheld him, leaving no room for negligence.

"Thank you, Emperor."

Princess Wang Li'er was extremely respectful.

She was perfectly clear-headed; the human emperor before her was the true ruler of the human race.

"I have summoned you today not only to set the wedding date for you and my son, but also to give you a betrothal gift."

Zeng Shilin waited for her to get up, his smile gentle, and then waved his hand casually.

An ancient scroll slowly floated out from his sleeve, growing longer in the wind, and hung in front of the princess.

"This……"

The painting came into view, and Wang Li'er's breath caught in her throat; her beautiful eyes instantly surged with a storm of emotions.
"Xi...Xi Huang Tu?!"

"Indeed, this is a treasure left by the late Emperor Jianhong of the Holy Dynasty, and I bestow it upon you today."

Zeng Shilin's voice was calm yet undeniable:

"Once you have returned to the palace and made your preparations, please come with me to the Hedao Palace."

"I will obey the Emperor's decree!" The eldest princess bowed deeply.

"Bai Ziqing..."

Zeng Shilin turned his gaze to another person, Bai Ziqing, who was the one Zeng Anmin had stayed in the capital to mediate with Xu Huai.

"Greetings to the Human Emperor."

Bai Ziqing bowed respectfully.

He had thought that he might feel resentful or doubtful when facing Zeng Shilin.

However, when they truly faced this emperor who bore the fate of the nation and had reached the highest rank of officialdom, all their distracting thoughts vanished.

That unfathomable aura, that domineering presence, filled him with nothing but pure reverence.

"My son says you are quite talented and ambitious. Would you be willing to accompany me to the Dao Harmony Palace?" Zeng Shilin asked calmly.

"I may grant you the position of Dharma Protector."

Bai Ziqing subconsciously looked at Zeng Anmin, who raised his eyebrows slightly in acknowledgment.

Without further hesitation, he bowed deeply:
"I will obey the Emperor's decree! Your subject is willing to die a thousand deaths!"

"Ah."

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

In the past two months, the former Liangjiang County, now Qiming City, has undergone tremendous changes!
A magnificent and vast blue palace rose from the ground.

Unlike the magnificent palaces of the two countries, it is entirely constructed of massive bluestones imbued with spiritual energy.

The lines are simple and vigorous, exuding a magnificent and transcendent celestial aura.

The builder of this palace.

They were all carefully selected martial artists and cultivators.

Even the person who moved the foundation stone was at least an eighth-rank martial artist!

Five thousand cultivators joined forces and, in just two months, forged this Enlightened Holy City, which transcends ordinary imagination!
…………

In the capital of the Holy Dynasty, in front of the Emperor's Palace.

One hundred thousand Mandarin Duck Army soldiers, gleaming in armor, stood solemnly awaiting orders under the command of Wu Qianfeng.

The civil and military officials of the Holy Dynasty surrounded Emperor Lide, standing by the roadside, holding their breath in concentration.

"Now that the Hedao Palace has been completed, I shall go there to oversee it and guide the nation's destiny."

Zeng Shilin and Zeng Anmin floated in mid-air, their voices not loud, yet clearly imprinted in everyone's hearts:

"Since you are under the rule of Xinyu, you should keep in mind your duties, be diligent in your duties, love the people, and treat all living beings kindly."

The chubby Emperor Lide did not hesitate, and was the first to bow in salute, his voice booming:
"I will obey the Emperor's decree!"

"We humbly obey the Emperor's decree!" the officials responded in unison, their voices resounding through the heavens.

Even those who had harbored ulterior motives were now subdued by Zeng Shilin's overwhelming power and dared not entertain any further thoughts.

"Hmm." Zeng Shilin nodded slightly, his robe sleeves fluttering lightly.

"Buzz!"

A dazzling golden light curtain unfolded from his palm, instantly enveloping the 100,000 Mandarin Duck Army soldiers standing solemnly on the street below!
"Let's depart and return to the palace."

As soon as he finished speaking, the golden light suddenly intensified!
"Chirp!"

Light and shadow shift, space distorts.

Zeng Shilin, Zeng Anmin, Princess Wang Lier, Bai Ziqing, and the entire army of 100,000 lovers...

Vanished without a trace!

…………

Empress Gu Xiangnan of the Jiang Kingdom arrived in Qiming City on an ordinary morning.

She didn't dare to put on any grand procession.

He only brought a small number of trusted elites.

We rode horses the whole way, not daring to linger too long.

Even though Zeng Anmin, the son of the Human Emperor, was her husband, he told her in the Heavenly Alliance's space, "No rush..."

But she still rode at full speed towards Liangjiang County, now known as Qiming City.

"Uh-huh!!!"

Despite his resolute will, Gu Xiangnan reined in his horse.

At that moment, her breath caught in her throat for a split second.

In his phoenix eyes was a deep shock that he could not hide!
This... is Qiming City?!
There stood a colossal city entirely constructed of blue-green spiritual rock, perched at the magnificent confluence of two rivers.

The city was far larger than she had imagined; its walls were tens of feet high!

Stretching like mountain ridges.

Its surface shimmered with mysterious runic light, faintly connected to the national destiny network that enveloped heaven and earth!

Where is this city wall?

It is clearly a divine barrier that separates the mortal world from the mundane world!

What shocked her even more was the city center!

There, a magnificent blue palace, whose grandeur defies description, rises into the sky!
The palace is not a traditional square layout, but rather extends naturally according to some mysterious Taoist rhythm, with layers of halls and flying eaves that reach straight into the clouds.

That is the Hedao Palace!

Even from a distance, Gu Xiangnan could feel an invisible, majestic pressure, as if it were the law of heaven!

Upon entering the city, Gu Xiangnan felt even more lost.

There is no hustle and bustle of the city here, only a quiet and solemn atmosphere of orderly streets and well-maintained roads.

"His Majesty……"

His trusted general whispered a reminder, his voice filled with barely suppressed shock.

Gu Xiangnan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the raging storm in her heart.

She finally understood why Emperor Lide and the eldest princess had so readily submitted to him.

This Qiming City, this Hedao Palace... have already transcended the scope of a mortal capital!
Here, Zeng Shilin is heaven, is the Tao!

Anyone who does not submit is as insignificant as dust before this power.

"Let's go." Gu Xiangnan's voice regained the composure of an empress.

But deep in his eyes, that shock had transformed into an unprecedented solemnity.

"Go to the Emperor's Palace and present the letter of state: Empress Gu Xiangnan of Jiang Kingdom has come to submit to Xinyu and pay homage to the Emperor!"

"Yes!"

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"coming?!"

Long time no see.

When Zeng Anmin saw Gu Xiangnan again, the smile on his face was just as it had been before.

Upon seeing Zeng Anmin, Gu Xiangnan's previously uncertain heart slowly began to feel a sense of confidence.

She ordered her subordinates to stop and walked alone toward Zeng Anmin ahead.

The two were only one step apart:
“Zeng Lang…”

Gu Xiangnan's voice carried a hint of complexity:
"The border of Jiang Kingdom... alas."

Since three months ago, the fate of the Jiang Kingdom has been gradually waning due to Xu Huai's rebellion.

The border general could have put up some resistance.

However, as the Demon King of the Demon Clan arrived with his own destiny, the generals suffered heavy casualties.

The people in the city all became food for the demons.

Fortunately, the demon race had no interest in cities or territories, and after eating and drinking their fill, they retreated back to the Ten Thousand Demon Mountains.

but……

This is a pity for Jiang Kingdom.

"I know it all."

Zeng Anmin gently tidied Gu Xiangnan's hair with a mild expression.
"After Jiang Kingdom submitted to Xinyu, it was protected by the nation's destiny, and the border crisis was immediately resolved."

At this point, a smile appeared on his lips as he stared at Gu Xiangnan and said:

"Besides joining Xinyu this time, there's something else I need to tell you in person."

Gu Xiangnan was taken aback and subconsciously asked:
"What's the matter?"

"Ha ha!"

Zeng Anmin laughed loudly and then reached out to embrace Gu Xiangnan's slender waist.

Even through the soft armor, you can still feel the curves and softness of her waist.

"It is natural that I will marry Saint Zi Xinyu!"

Uh?
Gu Xiangnan was suddenly taken aback.

A surge of joy welled up within her at first, but she quickly suppressed it. She slowly raised her head and gazed intently at Zeng Anmin:
"Who is there?"

Uh.

Zeng Anmin's smile froze slightly.

He stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"With you, with my childhood sweetheart Qin Wanyue, with Princess Wang Lier of the Holy Dynasty, with Sai Chuxue, a former disciple of the Xuanzhen Division..."

After he finished speaking, Zeng Anmin was still worried that Gu Xiangnan might be upset by it.

However, Gu Xiangnan's brows were tightly furrowed:
Only four?

She looked up solemnly at Zeng Anmin, her gaze incredibly earnest, and said:
"As the Holy Son of Xinyu, the next Human Emperor."

"Four women alone won't do."

"It's too much of a stretch to expect it to branch out and have more branches."

Uh? ? ?
Zeng Anmin felt insecure after Gu Xiangnan's words, and he stared at Gu Xiangnan in astonishment.

"Oh, right, there's something else I think I should tell you in person, which is why I went against everyone's advice to come to Qiming City in person."

Gu Xiangnan pursed her lips and stared at Zeng Anmin.

"Go on," Zeng Anmin said, looking at Gu Xiangnan intently.

"I am pregnant." Gu Xiangnan's voice made Zeng Anmin's face freeze.

(End of this chapter)