Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

This is an open and aboveboard scheme, a scheme so blatant that even a cunning and calculating man like Ji Chang, the Marquis of Xibo, would never have been able to devise a way to break it.

Ji Chang's face was covered in beads of sweat as he answered with difficulty.

"This matter is of great importance, involving hundreds of vassal states. I believe we should discuss it further."

"Yes, Your Majesty, this decree of grace is of great importance. Let's discuss it later."

Marquis Chonghouhu of the North revealed a murderous glint in his eyes as he pointed at Fei Zhong and You Hun.

"Your Majesty, the eldest son of the legitimate wife shall succeed to the throne, which is the ancient system. Fei Zhong and You Hun have submitted a memorial on this Edict of Grace, opposing the rule of the Great Shang and overthrowing the ancient system, causing our vassal kingdoms to be torn apart. What will we do when foreign barbarians invade and we are unable to resist them, and they attack Chaoge?"

Chong Houhu's words were sharp and menacing, filled with murderous intent.

In the Longde Hall, the other eight hundred lords also glared angrily at the two, frightening Fei Zhong and You Hun so much that their faces turned pale.

They really wouldn't want to take on this task if the king hadn't explicitly ordered them to.

Now they've offended all the feudal lords at once. Without the king's protection, their future will be difficult.

Prime Minister Bi Gan stepped forward, smiled, and eased the tension.

"This decree of grace is a great favor from the King to all the lords. From now on, your descendants and branches will enjoy wealth and honor forever. Isn't that wonderful? You lords should accept it."

Holding the Golden Whip of the King, Wen Zhong stood up from the grand master's chair, exuding heroic spirit.

"Our Great Shang Dynasty is prosperous and strong, with its people united as one. What are these mere foreign barbarians? I, the Grand Tutor, will lead a million Great Shang cavalry, ready to fight at any time."

Upon seeing Bi Gan and Wen Zhong speak at the same time, a hint of apprehension flashed across the faces of all the feudal lords.

Bi Gan was the younger brother of the previous king, Di Yi, and the uncle of Di Xin.

Wen Zhong, needless to say, was a veteran of three dynasties, the Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty, and a trusted minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor. He was the most powerful person in the Shang Dynasty after the king.

Under normal circumstances, if these two spoke, even the four great vassal kings would have to give way.

However, this decree of grace was a devastating blow to the power of the feudal lords, to the point of destruction. Once they accepted the decree, their centuries-old foundations would be destroyed in an instant, and the feudal kingdoms would be torn apart.

Just as the four great marquises were about to speak up and prepare to fight for it.

In the Longde Hall, Emperor Xin spoke, "Oh, right, I forgot to tell you all, the Edict of Grace has already set off from Chaoge and is being sent to all directions. It is estimated that it will spread throughout the Great Shang in another two or three days. This matter is settled, so please do not refuse."

"What? The Edict of Grace has already been sent out in all directions?"

The four marquises and eight hundred vassal lords felt a surge of blood rushing to their heads, making them feel dizzy.

Di Xin's expression turned colder. "Do the marquises still refuse to obey the king's decree?"

But things had come to this point, and the marquises had no choice but to exchange glances and say, "We obey your command."

Among all the marquises, only the Marquis of the West, Ji Chang, had a more somber expression.

Upon hearing that the decision to grant favors was already a done deal, I wasn't depressed; instead, I felt a bit crazy!

No matter how powerful the Emperor's Grace Decree is, that's a matter for the next generation.

If in this generation, Xiqi replaces Yin Shang...

A fierce fire of desire ignited in Ji Chang's heart.

Back then, when Cheng Tang established the Shang Dynasty, if it weren't for his ancestors from the Ji family braving fire and water, how could the Shang Dynasty have existed today?

The wheel of fortune turns. The Cheng Tang bloodline has ruled the world for so long, it's time for the Ji family to take their place!

The issuance of the edict of grace was bound to cause the feudal lords to become alienated from the Shang Dynasty.

This was the perfect opportunity for his operation in Xiqi.

In the Longde Hall, as the Edict of Grace was finally implemented, the atmosphere seemed to become joyful again.

Emperor Xin said calmly, "The grand banquet is over. If you have nothing else to report, you may leave the court."

As soon as Di Xin finished speaking, he gave Fei Zhong and You Hun a wink.

Fei Zhong and You Hun immediately understood Di Xin's meaning. They were inwardly distressed, but they still had no choice but to step forward.

"Your Majesty, we have something to report."

Instantly, all eyes were focused on Fei Zhong and You Hun.

Ji Chang and Bo Yikao felt a chill run down their spines, a sense of foreboding rising within them.

It's Fei Zhong again, and You Hun again. What kind of trouble are they up to now?

"Oh? Tell me about it."

On the throne, Emperor Xin waved his hand, signaling Fei Zhong and You Hun to speak freely.

Fei Zhong and You Hun said with deep emotion, “Since Your Majesty ascended the throne, you have worked tirelessly day and night to govern the country, bringing about a new look to our Great Shang. However, Your Majesty has placed too much emphasis on the affairs of the previous dynasty and neglected the harem. With only Princes Yin Jiao and Yin Hong, the number of offspring is small and it is difficult to support the foundation of our Great Shang. We two beg Your Majesty to take concubines to prepare for the continuation of our Great Shang for generations to come.”

"Taking a concubine?"

Di Xin shook his head and said in a serious tone.

"The Shang dynasty's prosperity is far less than that of our ancestor, Tang. My achievements are less than one percent of his. How can I have the face to take a concubine?"

Fei Zhong and You Hun said in a serious tone, "Your Majesty is mistaken. You have been on the throne for ten years, and the four barbarians have submitted and all directions have submitted. Your achievements are obvious to all. At this time, taking a concubine will help our Great Shang Dynasty to have more descendants. This is the way of the king."

"this"

Di Xin was still somewhat hesitant.

However, King Wu Cheng, Jiang Feihu, had a sudden flash of inspiration.

Fei Zhong and You Hun are usually unreliable, flattering and greedy, but what they said today makes a lot of sense.

Currently, the King's harem consists only of Empress Jiang, the first wife of the Queen, Consort Yang, the Consort of Xinqing Palace, and Consort Huang, the Consort of the West Palace, who is also his own younger sister.

Even if you add them all up, there are only three people. Compared to the three palaces and six courtyards of previous kings, it's a huge difference.

Two sons are a bit few. Just look at the four great marquises of the east, west, south, and north; each of them has dozens of sons.

And that old cunning Ji Chang, who even had more than a hundred sons, seems to have some merit in taking concubines.

As for taking a new concubine, Huang Feihu didn't care at all that it would affect the favor his younger sister, Lady Huang, received.

My sister and the king have a deep bond, and besides, the king is not the type to easily tire of the old and crave the new.

Of course, most importantly, Huang Feihu is a subject of the Shang Dynasty, and his actions must always be considered from the perspective of the Shang Dynasty.

Upon realizing this, Huang Feihu stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Your subject seconds this proposal."

Grand Tutor Wen Zhong stroked his long beard and nodded in agreement. "It is Your Majesty's responsibility to ensure the continuation of the Shang Dynasty. I also agree with the proposal to take a concubine."

Di Xin sighed, "What you all say makes sense. Although I have no intention of taking concubines, for the sake of the foundation of my Great Shang Dynasty, I must still take them!"

After saying that, he looked at Fei Zhong and You Hun with great interest, "You two should have a plan in mind, right? Tell me about it?"

Fei Zhong and You Hun, already confident in their plan, said, "Your Majesty, we do have a suitable candidate in mind, but we don't know if they agree."

Marquis Su Hu of Jizhou couldn't wait to step forward and show off his abilities.

"To become the King's favorite concubine is a blessing earned over many lifetimes, how could I possibly refuse?" (End of Chapter)