Can't a girl be a traitor like Cao Cao?

Chapter 52 Baby Face

Chi Junlin learned of Chi Junbao's entry into the city on the second day.

Chizagu has told Chijunlin everything that happened outside the city.

He also told Chi Junbao why the Zhenbei Army wanted to besiege Ding Xia and others.

What exactly does it mean that Chi Junbao helped release Ding Xia?

At this time, on Jinhua Gate Street of the Imperial Palace.

From afar, one could see Chi Junbao walking dejectedly toward where Chi Junlin was standing.

Yuan Zhaoji then stood beside Chi Junlin.

Chi Junbao walked up to Chi Junlin, lowered his head with a pitiful look, just like a child who had done something wrong.

Looking at the young and robust man before her, Yuan Zhaoji found it hard to believe that this was the legendary born martial god, the number one fierce general of the Zhenbei Army, who was strong enough to lift a cauldron.

He is also the Crown Prince Chi Junbao, who will soon inherit the throne of the Prince of Zhenbei.

The crown prince standing before Chi Junlin at this moment showed none of his previous fierce and martial demeanor.

He cautiously asked Chi Junlin, "Sister, has Junbao done something wrong again?"

Chi Junlin smiled, patted his head, and hugged him.

Then she said, "It's alright, I don't blame you."

But Ding Xia is a bit cunning. He lied to you, and he lied to me too.

Junbao, he and you are no longer good friends.

Upon hearing Chi Junlin's words, Chi Junbao became extremely furious.

His expression was one of gritted teeth and bloodshot eyes.

Then, with a roar, he walked to the side of Jinhua Gate.

Then he raised his hands and punched the huge stone lion by the door hard.

Then a deafening roar, like the earth being struck all day long, was heard!

Chi Junbao actually managed to crack the stone lion, which weighed a thousand pounds, with a single punch!

Yuan Zhaoji was startled by this sudden attack!

Chi Junbao roared again, "How dare you lie to my sister! I'll beat Ding Xia to death! I'll beat him to death!"

He turned around and prepared to run towards the city gate.

Chi Junlin frowned and said softly, "Junbao, come back."

Upon hearing this, Chi Junbao obediently stopped and turned back to Chi Junlin.

However, the anger on his face had not subsided.

Chi Junlin then said, "Don't get angry."

Chi Junbao then gave an "oh," and the anger on his face quickly dissipated.

Wan Zhaoji saw this and found it very amazing.

Seeing that Chi Junlin had gradually calmed down, Chi Junlin continued, "You don't need to worry about Ding Xia's matter anymore."

I called you here because I have something more important for you to do.

Upon hearing this, Chi Junbao put on a serious expression and nodded to Chi Junlin, saying, "I will listen to my elder sister. I will do whatever my elder sister tells me to do."

"Hmm, that's more like it."

Chi Junlin smiled and gently stroked Chi Junbao's head.

Chi Junbao then lowered his robust body.

This scene looks like a young girl comforting a ferocious lion.

Yuan Zhaoji felt that she would never forget the scene before her eyes for the rest of her life.

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After that, there was another day of grand court assembly.

This was the first grand court assembly held by Jiang Chenghan after he ascended the throne as the new emperor, and it was also the day when the new emperor's decrees were promulgated.

Therefore, all the officials in the court were very excited and eager to make their mark in the new dynasty.

And sitting on the throne in the imperial court was Jiang Chengyun, who was attending the court meeting in place of Jiang Chenghan.

The little girl, dressed in a dragon robe, looked at Chi Junlin below the stage with curious eyes.

Because standing next to Chi Junlin was a new face.

That was Chi Junbao, whose expression was simple and honest, and whose smile even had a touch of foolishness.

What Chi Junlin asked Chi Junbao to do was actually quite simple.

That is the hereditary title of Prince of Zhenbei.

Then, he would take charge of the capital city on her behalf, stabilizing the morale of the 100,000-strong Northern Garrison Army and maintaining order in the current situation.

Thus, with the issuance of the imperial edict, Crown Prince Chi Junbao was granted the title of Prince of Zhenbei.

Hereditary succession, lasting forever, sharing the fate of the nation.

What the deposed Emperor Jiang Hao wanted to renege on, Chi Junlin has now personally retrieved.

Jiang Hao lost everything he had because of his own foolishness.

After the eunuch delivered the decree from the platform, Chi Junlin reminded Chi Junbao, "Receive the decree and express your gratitude."

Chi Junbao didn't understand many things; he just did whatever his older sister told him to do.

What his older sister gave him must be something good!

So Chi Junbao, following what Chi Junbao had previously taught him, knelt on one knee before the throne and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty... I... thank you!"

Jiang Chengyun on the stage hesitated before replying, "My dear minister... um... no need to thank me!"

The courtiers couldn't help but laugh at the two men's nervous expressions.

But with Chi Junlin watching them intently from the side, they dared not laugh.

All I could do was strain my face until it turned bright red.

Afterwards, the eunuch issued a series of decrees.

These were all good policies that reduced corvée labor, exempted taxes, abolished corporal punishment, and allowed the people to recuperate and thrive.

Clearly, these are what the people of the Nine Provinces truly need after repeated battles.

The ministers were all deeply moved by what they saw.

After all, these political affairs should have been Jiang Hao's responsibility.

Unexpectedly, the decree that Jiang Hao did not issue was instead issued by Chi Junlin, who held great power.

For a moment, the court officials were at a loss as to what to do about Chi Junlin.

If you were to call her a treacherous official, she did implement these beneficial policies for the country and its people.

If you say she was a wise minister, what wise minister would arbitrarily depose the old and establish the new, and have the emperor completely under his control?

In the end, as expected, the Red King's Landing still issued several decrees that were most favorable to itself.

That is to continue to strengthen military centralization, increase the pay and benefits of the Zhenbei Army, and promote and grant titles to officers of the Red Army faction.

Furthermore, some unnecessary royal expenses were abolished, and military pay was drawn from these funds.

No one had much of an opinion on this.

After all, the Jiang clan members were not Chi Junlin's relatives, so no one could find fault with them for attacking them.

If nothing unexpected happens, Kyushu will likely see another round of measures to weaken the power of the feudal lords soon.

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The new policies promulgated by the Red Emperor will not be discussed for the time being.

At this time, the changes in the court and the country caused by these decrees have not yet been reflected in various parts of Kyushu.

Meanwhile, in the Wuling area, which is 800 li away from the imperial city.

Mengzhu Ridge, located on Mount Jiuyi, is about a dozen miles from the county town at the foot of the mountain.

This is the location of the Sword Harmony Sect, the martial arts sect to which Ding Xia belongs.

Although the Sword Harmony Sect has a small number of members, it is well-known in the martial arts world due to its long history and strong swordsmanship.

Meanwhile, on an unnamed, precipitous peak in Mount Jiuyi.

Then, amidst the swirling clouds and mist, stood a woman in flowing white robes, her beauty as ethereal as a fairy, gazing towards the imperial city.

The woman was voluptuous and looked like a young girl. But those who knew her knew that although she was incredibly beautiful, she was already over thirty.

She was already married and had a daughter.

And this woman is none other than...

She was Ding Xia's master's wife, the current sect leader of the Sword Harmony Sect.

He was also a world-renowned master of swordsmanship.

Baby face.

Chapter 53 The Stunningly Beautiful Mistress

The Sword Harmony Sect originated from Taoism, and its approach is to cultivate both body and mind, and to unite with the Tao to become one.

They also practiced swordsmanship, hence the name Sword Harmony Sect.

Legend has it that the Sword Harmony Sect has been passed down from its ancestors for over several hundred years.

Due to the ravages of war, the name of the founder is no longer verifiable.

When the lineage was passed down to the previous patriarch, Yu Zhenghao, it was during a time of war in the Nine Provinces, when the ancestor of the Great King, Jiang Pingman, led his troops to attack the Southern Kingdom.

At that time, the Sword Harmony Sect was still under the rule of the Southern Kingdom and faced the crisis of national collapse and family destruction. The King of the Southern Kingdom, Lou, sent envoys several times to invite martial arts sects within the territory to join forces against the enemy Jiang Pingman.

But Yu Zhenghao, the patriarch at that time, was well aware of the corruption in the Southern Kingdom's officialdom and the people's suffering. He had no chance of winning against the Great King's attack.

He then ordered the disciples of the Jianhe Sect to close their doors and refuse to meet with the Lou family's envoy.

At that time, Tong Yan and her future husband Guan Xiao were disciples of the Jianhe Sect, and were fellow disciples.

Young people like Guan Xiao were naturally not as mature and composed as Yu Zhenghao, and they were easily swayed by the Southern envoy's passionate words.

They agreed to go down the mountain together to fight against the foreign enemy.

Although Tong Yan rationally agreed with her master's judgment, she had long since developed feelings for Guan Xiao after spending so many years with him.

So he left the sect without hesitation and went to the battlefield with them.

It was around that time that the two met Yan Chunyu, who was traveling the world, and they became close friends.

What happened afterward is, of course, common knowledge.

The Southern Kingdom was no match for Jiang Pingman's massive army, and its army collapsed like a house of cards.

Many talented young men from the martial arts world also died on the battlefield, sacrificing their lives for their country.

The Lou clan, however, saw the situation was not good and surrendered quickly. Even after the country was destroyed, they were able to die peacefully and were appointed as the governor of Xiangdi Prefecture and given the title of marquis.

As for Guan Xiao, he naturally joined other martial arts heroes in serving the imperial court and perished on the battlefield.

However, just before the great battle, Guan Xiao and Tong Yan finally became a couple and got married.

After their wedding night, Tong Yan was left with a posthumous child. After returning to her sect, she gave birth to a daughter named Liuli.

In addition, Guan Xiao once found an orphan on the battlefield who had no parents. When he appeared, he had nothing but a tattered cloth with the words "Ding Xia" written on it.

So Guan Xiao took him in as a disciple and intended to teach him.

However, he died in the chaos of battle not long after.

Therefore, Tong Yan also brought Ding Xia back to the sect and treated him as his own son.

Not long after Tong Yan returned to the sect, the sect leader, Yu Zhenghao, sensed that his time was coming to an end and passed the position of sect leader to Tong Yan.