After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

Of course, Martin did not follow the historical process completely; he also added fictional elements, using the version of Yang Guifei played by Fan Bingbing as a basis for his fictional interpretation.

She effortlessly portrayed all sorts of palace intrigues, power struggles, and passionate stories with the emperor, practically retelling every TV drama she had watched back then.

Robin and Mrs. Joel almost forgot about time, completely absorbed in the story. They couldn't help but applaud and cheer when they heard the climax, experiencing the prosperity and grudges of the Tang Dynasty with Yang Guifei. Every now and then, the two would drink a sip or two of red wine to celebrate.

"...As a result, Yang Yuhuan was punished for failing to report the crime and, along with Liang Xindong, was demoted to a palace maid."

"...What happens next depends on her own fate. What methods will Gao Lishi devise to help Yang Yuhuan? Will Yang Yuhuan win the Emperor's favor in one fell swoop? To find out what happens next, stay tuned for the next installment!"

"Ahem, gentlemen, it's already midnight. Let's call it a day."

In order not to disturb his rest, Martin deliberately controlled the time and stopped the story time.

"No, please keep going, I can listen until dawn! I can even listen for three days and three nights straight."

Robin acted coquettishly, which was uncommon for him.

"I want to hear it too! There are even historical stories from other worlds? This is so good, don't stop..."

Mrs. Joel, perhaps having had too much to drink, also started acting coquettishly along with Robin.

Martin shook his head: "I'm sleepy, I really don't have the energy to say anything more, let's do it another time."

Robin could only take Mrs. Joel home.

"I really envy Rona. You have such a wonderful husband. He's in such great health and so knowledgeable that he can even tell you historical stories from another world..."

As Mrs. Joel was leaving, she was very envious, which made Robin happy as well.

After seeing off the distinguished guest and returning to the bedroom, Robin immediately gave her smug husband a big kiss, cupping his face and praising him: "Darling, you are so amazing, your erudition fascinates me."

"It's my luck to be able to marry you."

"You're going to tell me stories for the rest of your life."

Martin smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll tell you stories for the rest of my life!"

Seemingly due to the effects of alcohol, Robin Chase's cheeks flushed, her eyes slightly glazed, and she lunged at Martin.

Confusion ensued under the moonlight, and the bed trembled violently.

[Rating: Excellent]

[Gains: Significantly increased affinity, significantly increased forging experience]

[Gained: Flower-Flower Fruit Power +2]

Huh?

Did you get an excellent grade so easily?

Keep in mind that most of the time you'll only get "good" ratings, with the average probability of getting "excellent" being one in ten.

My skills should be fine after being taught by hundreds of teachers on my D drive; Robin's emotions are the key.

Women are, after all, emotional creatures.

It's clear that Robin's mood is unusual today, thanks to the red wine and storytelling session, which seems to have some influence from Mrs. Joel next door.

The path of having wine and stories is viable!

It's worth noting that there are countless stories to tell about the Tang Dynasty alone, from Emperor Taizong's Xuanwu Gate Incident to Emperor Xuanzong, the An Lushan Rebellion, and the story of Empress Wu Zetian. We can also mention the detective work of Di Renjie...

The Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties all have many fictionalized versions of historical stories, and it's unknown when the story of "Empresses in the Palace" will even reach its climax.

Let's not even talk about the Republic of China, let alone the establishment of a great nation...

In short, these historical stories, combined with theatrical adaptations, could be told for many years to come.

Let's take it slow!

……

The next morning, there was a hurried knock on the door.

Martin went downstairs and opened the door to find Tashigi standing outside, with Smoker standing behind her, arms crossed, cigar in mouth, looking at Martin with a serious expression.

What's wrong?

Has my identity been exposed?

There's no murderous intent, so stay calm...

"What's wrong? So early in the morning..."

Looking at the cute girl with glasses, Martin tidied his messy hair.

"Master Martin, this is the jade pendant I'm giving you. There's something else I must inform you: starting today, all of our navy will be completely withdrawing from Orange Town!"

Tashigi took off her backpack, bowed, and said, "I'm sorry, Master Martin, I will definitely repay your kindness in the future..."

Before the bow was even finished, Smoker shouted, "Knife-obsessed girl, we don't have time, the warships have already set sail."

With that, Smogra and Tashigi took to the air, leaving a trail of smoke in mid-air, and the two flew towards the port.

Tashigi's voice could still be heard in mid-air: "I...I'm sorry!"

Martin watched the little girl gradually disappear for a long time before finally uttering a sentence:

"Navy, you guys have taken this joke way too far!"

Chapter 31 Wild Rush

Waaah...

With the sound of ship horns, several naval vessels slowly sailed away from the port.

This scene broke many people's guard in the port and even in Orange Town.

Some people shouted "Impossible!", some cried loudly, and others kept shouting, hoping that the navy would bring the warship back.

Who could have predicted that early this morning, all the officers and soldiers of the East China Sea Branch's No. 33 Logistics Naval Base would be evacuated, including the reinforcements from Loguetown who had successfully annihilated the pirates some time ago, all of whom left the town.

The naval base is now deserted; not a single naval officer remains.

The only thing left is the naval flag in the port.

"Everyone, don't gather together, don't panic. The navy is only temporarily leaving Orange Town; they will be back."

Mayor Budor went around shouting through a megaphone, his voice hoarse from exhaustion.

"What should we do? With the navy gone, Orange Town is definitely going to be taken over by pirates."

"...Without the navy, Orange Town is doomed."

"I just moved to Orange Town and the Navy has already withdrawn?"

"Run! We must escape Orange Town! The pirates are coming soon..."

No matter how the mayor tried to calm things down, panic continued to spread.

Anyone could guess what would happen to Orange Town in the East Blue, where pirates are so rampant, without the protection of the Navy.

People were filled with anxiety.

After finishing breakfast, Martin looked at a front-page article in the East China Sea Weekly and understood the reason behind it.

After conquering a small town, the Krieg Pirates, who called themselves the overlords of the East Blue, marched directly towards Loguetown and fought with the guards. Although they were driven away, their victory shook the East Blue.

Therefore, officers from the Marine branch, such as Smoker and Tashigi, along with other forces from the East Blue, will be transferred to Loguetown to deal with the increasingly powerful Krieg Pirates.

Loguetown, known as the "town of beginning and end," is located in the East Blue, near the entrance to the Grand Line. The previous Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, was born in Loguetown and was also executed here.

Its strategic value and symbolic significance are unparalleled for the navy.

The Navy will spare no effort to defend Loguetown, but the defense of other towns will have to be abandoned.

"It seems that what old man Hank couldn't tell me is that the navy is going to withdraw completely."

Martin put down his newspaper and shook his head slightly.

This is a real problem, a huge problem.

In the East Blue, towns without naval protection would be quickly taken over by pirates.

The reason why a small town like Orange Town has been able to survive for so long is because of the existence of the naval logistics base.

Without the protection of the navy, pirates will be eyeing us covetously, and there will be a lot of trouble.

In the following days, Orange Town was in chaos. There were not many routes to the safe town in the East China Sea, and many people were scrambling for tickets, wanting to leave Orange Town early and go to towns like Loguetown where the navy was stationed.

Tickets sold out on the first day, and since the navy left, the shipping routes have been cut off by pirates, and ships can only connect with a few towns around the area.

To put it bluntly, Orange Town and several other towns have actually been surrounded by pirate forces.

Martin wasn't in a hurry; in this situation, he could only lie back and wait and see.

If pirates really come to his doorstep, he might use Senbonzakura to wipe them all out, but of course there are better solutions.

These past few days, Mrs. Joel has been coming over for dinner. She always brings several bottles of red wine, and she and Robin chat and laugh together, whispering to each other from time to time, looking like two best friends drowning their sorrows in alcohol.

Seeing Robin's happy demeanor during their conversations, Martin felt a sense of relief.

Robin experienced so much as a child, so having a close friend to chat with and relieve her boredom is a good thing, as long as the friend doesn't bother her.

After dinner, Martin would transform into a lecturer and storyteller, like a master of philosophies.

Mrs. Joel was also very sensible. After dinner, she would listen to the story of Emperor Xuanzong of Tang and Yang Guifei with Robin, and she would leave on her own before midnight. She never disturbed Martin, and so they lived in peace.

"In the fifteenth year of the Tianbao era (756 AD), as An Lushan's army breached Tongguan Pass, Emperor Xuanzong of Tang fled Chang'an in haste with his favorite concubine Yang Guifei, Crown Prince Li Heng, and others. The Crown Prince and his ministers staged a coup, forcing Emperor Xuanzong to order Yang Guifei's execution... Under duress from his ministers, Emperor Xuanzong had no choice but to order Yang Guifei's death..."

That night, the story of Yang Guifei came to an early end.

"Truly imperial methods, resorting to the humiliation of ordering Yang Guifei's death to save the emperor."

"It is in line with the laws of history. Since ancient times, the imperial family has been the most ruthless, even less so than ordinary people like us."

Upon hearing that Yang Guifei had been executed by the man she loved, Mrs. Joel and Robin looked dejected and remained silent for a long time, seemingly feeling indignant on Yang Guifei's behalf.

The two then started drinking, one glass after another, as if intentionally venting their frustrations.

Martin went to the workshop to organize the swords and forging materials that had been recently forged.

Without naval protection, weapon sales in Orange Town will definitely increase significantly. I need to prepare in advance. It seems that the Treasure Weapon Shop has already taken over the consumables market. Iron and steel ingots are no longer available. I guess they want to start a price war with me.

When Martin returned to the living room late at night, he found that the two women were nowhere to be found, and there were several wine bottles on the floor. He then went upstairs and found an empty wine bottle by the bedroom door.