Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 260 Makes Lord Xinling Great Again!
"Congratulations, Brother Zhu, on achieving your wish and killing the traitor! You have brought justice to the many soldiers who died unjustly! Let us raise a toast!"

Inside a courtyard of Lord Xinling's residence, Qin Shi Moyu was leisurely munching on fruit, congratulating Zhu Hai, who had just returned.

Zhu Hai glanced at him, but his face showed little joy.

As soon as the court meeting ended, he did not stop and rushed back to his residence.

Logically, even with Qin Shi Moyu's extensive connections, news of the turmoil in the imperial court shouldn't have reached his ears so quickly.

However, the person in front of him congratulated him with a confident attitude, as if nothing in this world could escape his control.

This feeling caused Zhu Hai to feel an indescribable unease, or rather, a sense of unease.

Lord Xinling, whom he followed, was equally intelligent and resourceful, with no miscalculations.

However, he is upright and generous, and acts with integrity, like the warm sun in the sky, inspiring only admiration rather than fear.

But the mysterious and unpredictable Commander Wei Mo in front of him was completely different.

His wisdom and his control are like the lonely moon hanging in the night sky.

The moonlight shines everywhere, illuminating the way forward, but it always carries an indescribable chill, making one's heart feel cold.

Although his thoughts and actions were exactly the same as Lord Xinling's, the impressions he gave people were completely different.

"Ugh... Wow... Wow..."

Just then, a faint cry of a baby pulled Zhu Hai back from his chaotic thoughts.

He looked in the direction of the sound and saw Jingni standing quietly.

She wore a blue and yellow dress, the style of which was exactly the same as when Lord Xinling was still alive. The woman's face was like a peach blossom in March, and her skin was as smooth and translucent as ice and snow. She was indeed naturally beautiful, with a face that could topple kingdoms.

Even though she had just given birth and her brows showed signs of fatigue, it only added to her charming and delicate beauty.

But in Zhu Hai's eyes, there was not a trace of tenderness. Only a tangible, thick hatred surged in his chest, which he suppressed tightly, daring not to let it show in the slightest.

This restraint was not out of fear of Jing Ni or Qin Shi Mo Yu's strength, but more out of fear that his uncontrollable killing intent would disturb Lord Xinling's only child.

Zhu Hai's gaze fell on the child, and an endless sense of helplessness and sorrow welled up in his heart. He sighed inwardly at the unpredictability of fate and how cruel destiny could be.

Ironically, this woman who personally assassinated the emperor became pregnant with his child.

Thinking back to how His Majesty restrained his own rage and let the woman go... perhaps His Majesty had already foreseen what was about to happen today.

'It's a pity it's a girl. If it were a boy…'

A hint of disappointment, hard to conceal, flashed across Zhu Hai's eyes.

In this chaotic world, how difficult it is for a woman to carry on the aspirations of her father.

Fortunately, it's a girl.

Almost simultaneously, Qin Shimoyu thought to himself, then casually and precisely tossed the gnawed fruit pit into an earthenware pot a few steps away. He strolled to Zhu Hai's side, followed his gaze to the crying infant, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.

Otherwise, he would have to be wary of being stabbed in the back one day.

Hmm, even a baby girl doesn't seem safe.

If this child really turns out to be like his mother in the future... In the original story, Tian Yan is ruthless when it comes to backstabbing!
Being her godfather always gives me a chill down my spine.

But in any case, it was precisely because of this child's existence that Zhu Hai, this stubborn fellow who only recognized Lord Xinling, became so devoted to him.

Only then will they be forced to abandon some of their principles and reluctantly cooperate with him temporarily, serving his every whim.

"This child... has a congenital deficiency?"

Zhu Hai, being a Grandmaster of the Celestial Realm, possessed keen senses and detected an unusual weakness in the infant's faint cries.

This made him look at Qin Shi Moyu beside him with considerable confusion.

How could a woman with Jingni's cultivation level give birth to a child with congenital deficiencies?
Qin Shi Mo Yu timely revealed a hint of regret and helplessness, explaining:

"Alas, Jingni was being hunted by the Net and had no way to ensure a safe delivery. At the time of childbirth, a torrential rain fell from the sky, and the cold air invaded, making the delivery difficult. As a result, both mother and daughter suffered from severe cold."

Zhu Hai frowned, his expression grave.

While acquired diseases can be treated effectively, congenital illnesses, especially those caused by cold in female infants, are the most difficult to cure.

Even if there are certain virginity cultivation techniques that are rich in yang energy and can make up for congenital deficiencies, they are not suitable for an infant girl to cultivate! "It is all thanks to the compassion of the Commander that he has spared no effort in expending his own pure true qi to expel the cold poison from my daughter these past few days. Compared to before, the cold in Yan'er's body has dissipated considerably, and her spirits have improved a lot."

Jing Ni, holding the child, bowed to Qin Shi Moyu. Though her voice was soft, she interjected at just the right moment, drawing Zhu Hai's attention back to Qin Shi Moyu.

She knew that Zhu Hai hated her to the core, and she also vaguely sensed that Qin Shi Moyu wanted to use her and her daughter to achieve some purpose.

But she didn't care! She didn't care about any of that!

She was willing to pay any price as long as her daughter could grow up healthy and safe.

Qin Shi Moyu smiled gently and naturally took the still-crying infant from Jing Ni's arms.

Strands of extremely pure Yang Qi slowly flowed into the baby girl's body, nourishing her still-developing internal organs and removing the cold that was eroding her life force.

Zhu Hai could sense that pure and yang energy, containing traces of the eternal and indestructible 'Great Sun True Meaning'!
While being astonished that Commander Wei Mo could comprehend such profound meaning, they were also convinced that he truly possessed the ability to eradicate this innate cold poison.

And Qin Shi Mo Yu's 'compassionate' rescue.

This also completely cut off the possibility that Zhu Hai could break free from Qin Shi Mo Yu's control and assist the orphan of Lord Xinling on his own before the cold poison in Wei Yan's body was completely expelled!
Zhu Hai understood that in two or three years, when the child was a little older, with the methods of Commander Wei Mo and the 'favor' he had shown, he would be able to gradually win over the hearts of Lord Xinling's old subordinates and make them accept his presence.

At that time, Jingni, as the child's biological mother, will naturally become a key bridge to maintain the connection between various forces, especially between the child and Qin Shi Moyu.

It can be said that from the very beginning, everything was within Qin Shi Mo Yu's calculations!

Zhu Hai sighed, his imposing manner from court meetings gone, replaced by a look of weariness and helplessness.

He then changed the subject, bringing up another matter that was giving him a headache:
"According to your plan, I will spread the word in court that His Majesty is not dead, but merely bedridden and recuperating. But... the Qin army will probably not believe it easily."

"Based on words alone, let alone those old foxes in Qin, I'm afraid even few of our own people would believe it."

Qin Shi Moyu held the child high in the air and said with a smile:

"But what if... three days later, Lord Xinling personally comes forward to hold a grand 100-day celebration for this child?"

Zhu Hai was a seasoned warrior and a commander; he was not merely a man of reckless courage.

He instantly understood the deeper meaning behind Qin Shi Moyu's words, and his brows furrowed even more:
"You intend to impersonate the emperor and attend the banquet?"

He felt an almost instinctive aversion to this matter! It was a desecration of the sovereign he held in his heart!

"Lord Xinling dedicated his life to the country and its people, working tirelessly, yet in the end he was betrayed by a villain and died without anyone knowing! General Zhu, are you resigned to this?"

Qin Shi Moyu stared intently at Zhu Hai, his words carrying a seductive undertone:
"Don't you want to... give him a legitimate opportunity, so that the name 'Lord Xinling' can once again stand on the stage that belongs to him, to fulfill the last wish he couldn't complete in his lifetime?!"

Zhu Hai's heart trembled slightly, as if he could hear the whispers of the devil in his ears.

Qin Shi Moyu stared at Zhu Hai, who remained silent and struggling, his smile fading as he continued to increase his stakes:

"Lord Xinling was a peerless hero, whose fame shook the world. How could he just leave in obscurity? This should not be the end of his legendary life!"

I want to give his legendary life a glorious ending! I want the whole world to see how he, despite his severe injuries, once again turned the tide and defeated the mighty Qin! Finally… after a great victory, under the watchful eyes of the world, he was buried in unparalleled glory!

These words, like a demonic whisper, struck Zhu Hai's heart with every single one.

Involuntarily, the scene described by Qin Shi Moyu came to mind—

Despite his severe injuries, Lord Xinling once again defeated the invincible Qin army, and finally passed away peacefully amidst the glory of his great victory, enjoying the reverence of the people and a grand funeral...

This was an irresistible temptation for Zhu Hai, and the ending he, as Lord Xinling's most loyal subordinate, most desired to see.

However, reason quickly brought him back to reality.

All of this hopeful vision is contingent on the fact that in the ensuing battles, we must at least withstand the Qin army's offensive and prevent them from advancing any further!
"The assassinations by the Luo Wang (a military organization) resulted in heavy losses among the senior and middle-ranking officers and soldiers, leaving many positions vacant and causing unrest in the army."

Zhu Hai spoke his concerns in a deep voice.
"Moreover, without His Majesty's command, I alone can hold off Meng Wu without much problem! But if Meng Ao personally takes action, I... I'm not confident I can stop him!"

"Hehe, General, please feel free to lead your troops to resist."

A confident smile returned to Qin Shi Moyu's face; everything was within his calculations.
"Although Meng Wu is brave, he is still young, and the general will surely be able to control him! As for Meng Ao..."

He dared not act rashly until he was certain of the emperor's fate!

"Three days from now, after the hundred-day celebration, I will personally lead reinforcements to the front lines! As for General Meng Ao, leave him to me..."

(End of this chapter)