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Chapter 487 Lin You and He Caitou's Plan

As night falls and the city lights come on, the night view of Mingdu is enchanting.

Inside the palace, the banquet hall was brightly lit and filled with the clinking of glasses. As a private banquet to celebrate the new emperor's ascension to the throne, all those present tonight were important figures of the Sun Moon Empire.

The Shrek Academy students arrived one after another. Compared to the daytime coronation ceremony, the palace banquet was much more private, and they no longer needed to hide themselves.

Wang Dong wore a formal dark blue suit, looking handsome and dashing. Xiao Xiao chose a light green long dress, appearing fresh and refined. Wu Feng wore a red suit, exuding passion. Ning Tian chose a luxurious purple long dress, showcasing her status as the eldest daughter of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Just then, Huo Yuqin appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall. Tonight, she wore a light blue long dress with a flowing skirt, her long hair was styled in an updo, revealing her slender neck, and she looked elegant and refined, like a fairy descending to earth.

"so beautiful!"

"Whose lady is this?"

"Such a young age, yet she possesses a beauty that could topple kingdoms!"

A gasp rippled through the banquet hall, drawing the attention of countless people to Huo Yuqin.

Just as everyone was still captivated by Huo Yuqin's beauty, another figure appeared. Ju Zi wore a magnificent golden dress, her long hair cascading down her back, her figure graceful, and her demeanor elegant, like a noble princess.

"She is a genius girl from the Royal Soul Master Academy."

"Miss Orange!"

"She is stunningly beautiful!"

The banquet hall erupted in even louder cheers once again.

The appearance of the two stunning beauties brought the atmosphere in the banquet hall to a climax. They both turned their gazes to Lin You, intending to let him compare their charms.

As a result, they both fell silent.

Because Lin You was engrossed in his work at the dining table, holding a roasted chicken leg in one hand and a snack in the other, completely absorbed in the world of food, he didn't even glance at them.

"Crack, click, click."

Ju Zi and Huo Yuqin looked at each other, both feeling a bit helpless and amused.

Is this more important than my meal? Lin You thought to himself. The imperial chefs in the palace are indeed very skilled. I might as well eat them.

Moreover, given their tempers, they'd probably explode if they even glanced at each other.

As for Ju Zi, she's quite considerate and knows her limits; she's probably just playing around right now. But Yu Chen is a different story. When it comes to him, it's easy for her to have some extreme thoughts.

Then, he recalled that night, and his lips twitched slightly. He had a feeling that she would drag him to the basement.

Before long, the atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became solemn. The court musicians stopped playing, and everyone's eyes were turned to the head seat of the banquet hall.

He Caitou, dressed in a dragon robe, slowly walked out. Although he was not old, he exuded an aura of authority. He surveyed the banquet hall and spoke in a loud voice:

"My lords, thank you for coming tonight. As I am about to ascend the throne, I feel a great sense of responsibility and will certainly work hard to govern the country and strive for the prosperity of the empire."

Everyone rose and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty is wise!"

He Caitou nodded and continued, "I hope to join hands with everyone to create a glorious future for the empire. I hope everyone enjoys the banquet tonight."

As soon as he finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted in the banquet hall. He Caitou smiled slightly and then retreated to the back hall. The banquet resumed, and the nobles gathered in twos and threes, discussing amongst themselves.

"Holy crap, is that really the He Caitou we know?" Wang Dong exclaimed in surprise.

"You could say clothes make the man, and that outfit really makes a difference. Hehe, I can brag about it now, and when I publish an article, I'll name it 'My Emperor Companion.'" Xiao Xiao raised her face, envisioning the future.

Ning Tian, ​​standing to the side, slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Good, good. To begin with, their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's infiltration into the Sun Moon Empire wasn't very deep. Now that they have this connection, they can finally come in and do business openly and legitimately.

This is good for everyone.

Huo Yuqin stood beside Lin You, not participating in the discussion, but watching the oranges not far away warily.

Ju Zi was surrounded by several young noblemen who were vying to chat with her, but her gaze kept drifting towards Lin You.

"What is that woman up to?" Huo Yuqin thought to herself, her eyes flashing with a hint of wariness.

Just then, a palace attendant came over and respectfully bowed to Lin You.

"Lord Lin, His Majesty requests your presence in the rear hall."

Lin You nodded, put down the pastries in his hand, and said to Huo Yuqin, "I'll be right back."

Inside the rear hall, the lights were bright, but it was relatively quiet. Lin You pushed open the door and saw He Caitou standing by the window with his back to him.

"Should I call you Your Majesty?" Lin You teased.

He Caitou turned around, a bitter smile on his face: "Don't joke around. My life, everything I have, was given to me by you. Why be so formal?"

Lin You took a few steps closer and sized up his former classmate: "It seems like being an emperor isn't a very pleasant experience?"

He Caitou sighed and sat down in a chair: "Do you know? I have just ascended the throne, but I am actually just an empty shell. It is fortunate that Confucius is behind me, otherwise, I would not be able to issue orders to the entire empire, let alone the palace."

Lin You also found a seat and listened with great interest.

“I’m barely managing to stay here, but countless people are planning to make a fool of myself.”

He Caitou rubbed his temples. "What if local governments can't collect taxes? What if a place is plagued by spirit beasts? What if an evil spirit master appears in a place? What if gangsters and bandits collude with the army?"

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, standing up and pacing around the room: "I used to be a lousy soul master, with only revenge on my mind. I had no idea about becoming emperor, and I even thought that I could die after I got my revenge. Now I'm completely overwhelmed!"

Lin You listened to this rant and couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Why make governing a country so complicated? Just put the talent where it's needed."

He Caitou smiled wryly and said, "It's not that easy. Where are the suitable talents? Even if they are, would those who have vested interests let them rise to power?"

"Then kill."

Lin You's smile faded, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes: "I have an idea. The Sun Moon Empire needs to grow stronger and more unified, ideally through peaceful evolution. Using advanced technology to crush other countries will be beneficial for the future."

He Caitou was taken aback upon hearing this, and his lips twitched: "Do you want to start a world war? The Douluo Three Kingdoms are already extremely wary of the Sun Moon Empire, and now Shrek Academy is leaning towards the Sun Moon Empire, which will provoke their sensitive nerves. If they form an alliance, wouldn't that reignite the war? They originally joined forces to attack with the aim of weakening the Sun Moon Empire, and the current situation is definitely not what they want to see."

Lin You raised an eyebrow: "The more they oppose it, the more it proves that we are doing the right thing."

(End of this chapter)