Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

"He has become a powerful minister, and the court should have used its authority to restrain him properly, but you came to welcome him with all the civil and military officials."

"As a result, officials in the court would also visit him privately and establish close relationships with him."

"If this continues, he will eventually become an uncontrollable powerful minister. Once this man harbors ulterior motives and plots to usurp the throne, you, the princess of Great Xia, will become a concubine of the new dynasty. Aren't you worried at all?"

Hu Yu smiled as he looked at Fu Sudai's furrowed brows.

She asked with great interest, "Why worry?"

Fu Suxiu raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but say, "You...you didn't understand what I just said?"

Hu Yi smiled and said, "He is my husband. Who in the world would betray me? He would never betray me. Besides... even if he wanted to usurp the throne, so what?"

“I am his only married wife. In the future, when I am pregnant and give birth to children, won’t the throne eventually be returned to the hands of my Ying clan?”

Fu Su looked at her sister, who seemed completely indifferent, and sighed inwardly.

What a silly little sister! That scoundrel is a pervert; how could he possibly abandon a whole forest to just stay with you?

However, even so, Hu Yi's words were not without merit.

No matter how much power Bai Su, this powerful minister, holds, as long as he is a lecherous man, he can be used as a breakthrough point to take back power from him and protect the Ying clan's empire.

Even if she couldn't defeat Bai Su in the court, she could find another way through her bed.

For example, he could help his sister get pregnant as soon as possible, and through offspring, gradually take over Bai Su's connections and power.

After all, even if Bai Su becomes a powerful minister and is wary of everyone, he can't be wary of his own child. Sooner or later, he will gradually hand over power.

In this way, she could gradually take back the power that Bai Su originally held and return it to the Ying clan, thus safeguarding the Great Xia dynasty.

However, this method requires a prerequisite: that the younger sister, who is the legal wife, get pregnant as soon as possible, and that the eldest son inherit as much of the family business as possible from Bai Su.

Otherwise, if some vixen outside steals the incense offerings and starts having offspring, it will cause trouble.

Having inherited Bai Su's connections, influence, and prestige, he may become the second powerful minister.

Thinking of this, Fu Su looked at Hu Yi with a serious expression and said, "You...you need to get pregnant quickly."

Hu Yu's fair face flushed crimson, and she glared at her with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Fu Su shook her head slightly and said seriously, "No, I'm not talking nonsense. This is a major event concerning the fate of the Great Xia Dynasty. You must do everything you can to get pregnant with Bai Su's child."

Hu Yu couldn't help but glare at Fu Su: "You shameless bastard, what nonsense are you spouting? If you want to get pregnant, go get pregnant yourself..."

Seeing Hu Yu's furious expression, Fu Su couldn't help but sigh.

As expected, with her immature personality, how could her younger sister possibly protect the Great Xia dynasty from Bai Su's grasp?

If all else fails, I'll have to do it myself; it's the only option I can do.

only……

Do I really want to do such a shameful thing with that scoundrel?

A shy blush crept onto her stunningly beautiful face, and her slender hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

But when she thought that all of this was for the sake of the Great Xia Dynasty, she felt relieved.

Everything is for the sake of the Great Xia Dynasty. The foundation laid by six generations of rulers must not be lost in the hands of his own sister.

Chapter 369 Being Targeted by a Dangerous Woman

Just as Fu Su was deep in thought, the ground suddenly trembled.

Fu Su and Hu Yi were taken aback and subconsciously lifted the curtain to look into the distance.

At this moment, in addition to them, the other people also noticed this sudden commotion.

Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and saw a cloud of dust billowing at the horizon where the sky and earth met, accompanied by the thunderous sound of horses' hooves. Before long, a large number of dark shadows appeared, a dark mass, like a flood.

These soldiers were clad in black armor, their warhorses were incredibly swift, and their long spears exuded a chilling aura.

They marched in a grand and imposing manner, yet the troops were orderly and well-trained, clearly an elite force.

Rumble!

As the army drew closer, the ground trembled more violently.

The overwhelming sense of oppression was like that of a ferocious beast with its eyes wide open, making the people in the city feel a tightness in their chests and even a slight difficulty in breathing.

Amidst the tense atmosphere, the leader pulled on the reins, gradually increasing the speed, and the rest of the group stopped as well.

In an instant, the neighing of warhorses echoed all around.

One by one, the imposing generals of the Great Xia Dynasty, clad in skirts and armor, stood tall and proud at the front of the ranks.

Some familiar officials immediately recognized these people.

Liu Ji, the Minister of the Imperial Household Department; Zhang Han, the Commandant of the Cavalry; Han Xin, a general of Chu; and various generals from Pei County, such as Fan Kuai, Xiahou Ying, and Zhou Bo.

At the center of the crowd stood a young man in a white robe. He was handsome with a faint smile on his face. He carried no weapons and looked like a weak scholar who couldn't even kill a chicken.

Yet this scholar in white robes was able to make this imposing and fierce army willingly follow him, not only without the slightest objection, but also with each of them proudly standing tall.

Da da da!

The young man in white pulled on the reins and slowly brought the horse to a stop. He then dismounted and bowed to the beautiful figure in the carriage, saying, "Your subject Bai Su greets Your Highness."

Hu Yu lifted the curtain and looked at Bai Su in front of her. She couldn't help but smile, and her gaze towards Bai Su was full of tenderness.

Bai Su's appearance today truly amazed her.

After all, Bai Su was usually a carefree and irresponsible person who would often bully her.

The despicable villain of yesteryear has suddenly transformed into a commander exuding an aura of military might and overwhelming power.

This stark contrast in style truly touched her girlish heart, making it pound wildly.

If it weren't for the presence of civil and military officials and the city's residents around, she probably would have already snuggled into Bai Su's arms and acted coquettishly.

Not to mention her, even Fu Su standing to the side...

Seeing that the once detestable rogue now exuding such charm, I was momentarily stunned, and it took me a while to come back to my senses.

Hu Yu suppressed the dizziness and looked intently at Bai Su, saying, "You've worked hard these past few days."

Bai Su smiled, then said with righteous indignation, "As the saying goes, one who eats the emperor's food should bear the emperor's worries. As an official of the Great Xia, I should devote myself to the cause until my dying breath, worrying about the world's troubles before enjoying its pleasures..."

After listening to Bai Su's words, the officials present couldn't help but nod repeatedly, sighing, "Lord Bai is truly an upright and honest official, a role model for us all."

Only Liu Ji, standing behind her, with his large, almond-shaped eyes, gave Bai Su a strange look.

Others might not know, but doesn't she know her own mother's personality perfectly well?

Bai Su would believe her if she said she had no interest in money or fame, but was only obsessed with women.

But if you ask her to say something like "dedicating herself to the cause until her dying breath," she wouldn't believe a single punctuation mark.

The words of a sage who is incorruptible and devoted to the world are completely unrelated to my master.

Hu Yu had no idea of ​​the reason behind it.

After hearing Bai Su's words, her eyes were filled with emotion, and she nodded repeatedly: "With my husband here, it is truly a blessing for Xianyang and for the whole world. I wonder where the captured false king is now?"

Bai Su pondered for a moment and said, "These prisoners of war are behind the main army. Since they attempted to rebel for their own selfish reasons, they should now suffer the humiliation and let the world see the consequences of treason..."

After saying that, he waved his hand behind him.

The procession slowly parted, and under everyone's watchful eyes, prison carts slowly drove in, carrying Mi Xiongxin, Xiang Liang, Xiang Zhuang, Lü Zhu, and others dressed in white prison uniforms.

There were also Han Xin, Wei Bao, and others who were defeated and captured by Han Xin.

Hu Yu blinked his dark eyes curiously, looking at the petite girl in the cell, and couldn't help but murmur, "I never thought the legendary King of Chu would be such a little girl. Husband, are you going to kill them?"

Bai Su glanced back at Mi Xiongxin, whose face had turned deathly pale. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Destroying the physical body is merely a lowly means; killing someone and destroying their spirit is the true path."

He did not kill Mi Xiongxin and the others.

After all, once the State of Chu was destroyed, the deposed rulers like Mi Xiongxin posed no threat to the court, and killing them would bring no benefit whatsoever.

Why not leave her in Xianyang, and when all nations come to pay tribute, have her dance for Zhengjie at the court assembly, and have Xiang Zhuang perform a sword dance for Zhengjie?

This move serves two purposes: firstly, it demonstrates the Empress's magnanimity and tolerance for all things in the world; secondly, it shows foreign rulers the consequences of opposing the court, thus deterring those who would act recklessly.

Secondly, it could also be a way to show goodwill to Xiang Yu, so that the relationship wouldn't become too strained, and besides, King Chu, Xiang Liang, and others were still alive.

This way, Xiang Yu would always have leverage over him, unable to escape and unwilling to die, thus giving him a chance to persuade the greatest warrior in the land.

The smart way to kill is to destroy someone's spirit.

Although Hu Yu didn't know what Bai Su was up to, she didn't ask too many questions about the specific plan because of her long-standing trust in Bai Su.

She glanced at the soldiers not far away, slowly stepped forward, nodded and said, "All of you soldiers have done your utmost to serve your country and are returning in triumph. Today, I, Your Highness, have come on behalf of my mother to welcome you back to the capital. At the same time, everyone will be richly rewarded."

Upon hearing Hu Yi's words, the eyes of all the soldiers present lit up.

The fact that Her Highness the Princess personally led all the civil and military officials to greet them was already a great honor for them. Now, hearing that there was another generous reward, they were all naturally excited and their faces turned red.

Liu Ji blinked his big, fluffy eyes, glanced around at the expressions on the faces of the people around him, and then rolled his eyes.

As if struck by a sudden thought, she raised her hand high and proclaimed in a sweet voice, "Great Xia wins decisively! Great Xia, ten thousand years..."

With her taking the lead, everyone raised their heads and shouted, "May Great Xia reign forever! May Great Xia live ten thousand years!"

Tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, their momentum soaring to the sky, and the weather changed instantly.

Seeing everyone's eyes on him and feeling the unprecedented prestige, Hu Hai clenched his fists in excitement, his chest heaving, and his heterochromatic eyes blinking rapidly.

Looking at her younger sister like this, Fu Su felt envious and couldn't help but glance at Bai Su not far away.

Clearly, this man has become a powerful minister in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Whoever he chooses to support will secure his position as crown prince and naturally win the hearts of the people.

really……

If she wants to protect the Great Xia dynasty, is the only way to get close to this man?

Wearing a black palace dress, Hu Yi stood out dazzlingly under the spotlight.

Fu Su, dressed in a white ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), stood in an inconspicuous corner, and their gazes were all drawn to Bai Su in the distance.

The two people, who were usually at odds with each other, now had their shadows slowly lengthening and gradually merging together.

Clearly, although the two sisters had completely different purposes, their gazes were both fixed on the same man at this moment.