Ming Dynasty: pacifying the rebellion and defending the border, dominating the world

Chapter 478 Anxious Feelings, A Person Who Doesn't Exist
Who can just wade into this muddy water in the Central Plains?

A fierce glint flashed in Zhu Jinzhen's eyes. Once you're here, you're not going anywhere.

The Grand Preceptor of Northern Mang, the Qilin Immortal, what an impressive title!
Huyan Daguan?

genius?

what is that?
A genius who never grows up is nothing but a skeleton in a tomb.

"Your Majesty, regarding the unfathomable person Zhao Min mentioned... how should we deal with them? Should we require the Heavenly Guards to intervene? Or should we send Li Wuyi personally?"

"Li Wuyi?"

Zhu Jinzhen pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement to Yan Yimei's request.

Zhao Min is exceptionally intelligent and would not speak without reason. Moreover, she is now a terrestrial immortal and has personally faced several terrestrial celestial beings in the Mongol capital. Therefore, the evaluation she gives is unfathomable.

The person sent by the Northern Barbarians must be extraordinary.

At the very least, he should be at the terrestrial celestial realm; we still need to be cautious.

"Whether it's Liyang or Beili, it doesn't matter."

“There are indeed many terrestrial celestial beings among them.”

Changsun Wangqing, standing to the side, said thoughtfully.

Zhu Jinzhen remained noncommittal upon hearing this: "On the surface, there are indeed quite a few land-based Celestial Realm experts in Liyang and Beili Jianghu, even more than all the Central Plains countries combined. But don't forget, that's only on the surface."

"Not to mention anything far away, when the Sui Dynasty came last time, Zuo Ci, who was detained by the secret guards and was infiltrating the Sui Dynasty's Imperial Observatory, didn't he also look quite ordinary?"

“Yi Mei has been using the Spirit Mirror to illuminate the Central Plains during this period, and has found quite a few beings at the level of celestial beings on land.”

It's not that there are no masters in the Central Plains, but rather that those beings above the level of terrestrial immortals either live carefree lives in the mortal world or mingle in the mundane affairs, lacking the demeanor of true masters, and each one is more sinister than the last.

This is why we see a situation where terrestrial deities reign supreme and celestial beings are a rare sight, occurring only once every hundred years.

Within the territory of the Great Ming Dynasty alone, Yan Yimei used her spiritual mirror to investigate and discovered more than three terrestrial celestial realms unknown to the world.

How much are Liyang and Beili?
Even if you add up all the ones, both overt and covert, it wouldn't exceed twenty.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right; I was narrow-minded."

"You," Zhu Jinzhen said with a doting smile.

Seeing the two acting so brazenly, Yan Yimei helplessly lowered her head, bowed, and retreated, not wanting to continue to witness this display of affection.

……

at the same time.

Mongol Yuan Dynasty, Dadu.

Inside the Prince of Ruyang's residence, Zhao Min was watching two women pacing back and forth in front of her, her expression calm and composed. She was enjoying a rare moment of tranquility with the woman opposite her, whose aloof and elegant demeanor was like an Arctic glacier, cold and noble, inspiring awe in all who beheld her.

Le Bingyun finally couldn't hold back any longer and asked, "You don't seem worried?"

"worry about what?"

Zhao Min smiled and said, "Are you referring to those people from Northern Mang? Or the letter I sent back? Or perhaps you're worried about our prince, or rather, His Majesty's misunderstanding?"

Le Bingyun remained silent, only staring at Zhao Min, who seemed to have everything under control.

Kalis and Hua Zheng, who were standing nearby, also looked over curiously. They had been as anxious as ants on a hot pan, but seeing Zhao Min so calm and composed, seemingly very confident, they couldn't help but be curious as well.

Your concerns are completely unfounded.

"As far as we're concerned, those people sent by the Northern Barbarians are fierce and dangerous. Even if they want to usurp our territory, we're likely powerless to stop them." Zhao Min said, glancing at Le Bingyun and Hua Zheng, who nodded silently. She continued, "But don't forget, General Xuanwei is stationed in Hukesaha City, less than 800 li from Dadu." "She's a terrestrial being, even..."

Zhao Min paused, not revealing her suspicions, but instead said, "His Majesty also sent secret guards to the capital. Although I haven't come into contact with all of them, I suspect that besides the few terrestrial immortals and the terrestrial celestial realm secret guard we know, there should be other backup plans."

"No matter how powerful the experts from Northern Mang are, they must first pass the Secret Guard's test before they can face us."

"Isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Le Bingyun frowned and said, "Are you so confident that the secret guards will take action? You must know that this is the Mongol Yuan Dynasty, not the Ming Dynasty. Although you have served the emperor in bed, it doesn't necessarily mean you have won His Majesty's favor."

Kalis's beautiful eyes flickered, a hint of envy flashing in her gaze as she looked at Zhao Min, but it quickly disappeared.

"Hehe, you're wrong again."

Zhao Min smiled calmly and said, "We are both secret guards. The change of the Mongol Yuan dynasty is a fact. If outsiders want to covet what His Majesty has in his hands, they must first ask our Emperor's opinion."

"What's more..."

"Even if I am not His Majesty's favorite, so what if I am not as good as those who serve in the Daming Palace now?"

"His Majesty still needs me, doesn't he?"

Upon hearing Zhao Min's question, Le Bingyun fell silent.

She knew that Zhao Min wasn't making baseless accusations, but rather stating a fact.

Perhaps Zhao Min's status in Zhu Jinzhen's eyes was far lower than that of the other concubines, but at present, Zhu Jinzhen needed Zhao Min to control the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. As long as she still had value, no one could touch Zhao Min.

Kasri, standing to the side, couldn't help but pout and say coquettishly, "Hmph, you all think too wickedly of people's hearts. His Majesty is such a noble person, and he doesn't only value personal gain in his dealings with others."

"I believe that if His Majesty knew of our suffering, even without the need for Sister Zhao Min to secretly control the Mongol Yuan, he would definitely not stand idly by."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min and Le Bingyun exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes and the wry smile on their lips.

In the adult world, there are only pros and cons.

They weren't as naive as Kasri.

However, Kasri's words touched the two of them slightly, and they couldn't help but think, "If that were the case, how wonderful it would be."

Silence fell over the room.

After a long silence, Hua Zheng, who had remained silent until now, broke the silence first: "Have you made any progress on the man from Northern Mang who was shrouded in purple robes and surrounded by a layer of protective aura?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Min, Le Bingyun, and even Kasili all showed solemn expressions and shook their heads in unison.

Zhao Min frowned and said, "I had my father investigate, and there is no information from the Northern Barbarians that matches that person."

“I don’t have it here either. Although I used some of my secret guards to investigate, the result was still a blank, as if it were someone who didn’t exist in Northern Mang.” Kasli was also somewhat frustrated.

Of all those present, her bodyguards held the highest authority, capable of mobilizing a Heavenly Stem and Earthly Branch.

Even through the secret guards' channels, Kasri couldn't find any information about the purple-robed man.

“This person is no ordinary person. I only glanced at him from the shadows that day, even though we were halfway across the capital, he still managed to spot me. Moreover, his gaze, though seemingly piercing, was as oppressive as a mountain falling down, rendering me unable to move.” As Le Bingyun spoke, his expression grew even more solemn.

Since joining the Secret Guard, Zhu Jinzhen has spared no effort in training her. Not only has she reached the realm of a terrestrial immortal, but the cultivation technique she practices is also among the best in the world.

Concealing one's aura and disappearing without a trace are essential skills for every secret guard, and Le Bingyun is no exception.

She reflected that she hadn't acted rashly that day, but had only observed from afar, not even daring to look at the group, for fear of arousing the suspicion of the experts from Northern Mang. In the end, she was still discovered.

The mysterious man from Northern Mang was even more domineering, and he tried to suppress her without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)