The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 61 Part 2

The practice continued, and the Northern Rong grew greedier, demanding ever larger amounts each time.

They knew that the period of succession was when Da Qi was most vulnerable and when they could extract the most concessions. So, shortly after Emperor Jing took the throne, they launched an attack on the North Frontier while sending envoys to the capital demanding silver and a princess.

But Emperor Jing was not as accommodating as other rulers. Hearing these demands, he simply scoffed, detained the Northern Rong envoys in the capital, and without a second word, dispatched troops northward.

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When the magistrate of Beilu returned to the main hall, everyone could see he was looking refreshed.

No one thought much of it—until the man sat down and said, with a fawning smile, "My lord, as soon as I get back, I'll have the people plant forage grass."

Everyone blinked.

What happened?

Weren't you against it before?

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 61 Part 1

Chapter 61

The Emperor's words were both justified and made perfect sense, leaving Shen Nian with no grounds to argue. Moreover, the Emperor was discussing official matters with him—matters concerning Prince Rui's fate, and matters concerning the stability of Da Qi's borders.

Since the Emperor had asked, Shen Nian had no choice but to steady his racing heart and set aside personal affairs for later.

Understanding this, Shen Nian steadied himself, set aside his turmoil, and replied with equal solemnity: "Your Majesty, your guess is correct. Cheng Jin did indeed write to this humble subject, and he mentioned Prince Rui as well."

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 384 Part 3

This time, eleven county magistrates had come. Knowing Fang Zichen's character, they'd all brought gifts.

Fang Zichen said politely, "You're too kind—coming is enough, why bring gifts? How courteous of you," while his hands reached out one by one to accept them all with a smile.

Zhang Qian had barely carried those gifts to the back when Fang Zichen hurried in—official business could wait. First, he had to see what gifts they'd brought. He opened each box, inspected the presents, and was inwardly satisfied.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 60 Part 2

Shen Nian suddenly looked up and realized that at some point, the Emperor had come to stand right in front of him—half a step away.

Qi Junmu looked at him earnestly and said, "You've made my heart very unsettled. I don't want you to be too far from me, but I also don't know exactly what I feel for you."

"Why is Your Majesty saying all this?" Shen Nian's lips trembled as he spoke.

The Fulang's Modern Young Husband Chapter 384 Part 2

When the mother-in-law heard this, she realized there was truth to it. Right then and there, she didn't dare scold Madam Su any further. The villagers thought the same—they understood that if they wanted to rely on their daughter-in-law and son-in-law to get by, they'd have to humble themselves, treat them like their own flesh and blood, and never act the way they used to.

When Madam Su learned of this, she immediately straightened her back. Before, when her mother-in-law beat and cursed her, she hadn't fought back—afraid of being thrown out, and afraid that rumors would spread and people would brand her as unfilial. Back then, she worked the Old Su family's fields and ate their food, so no matter how she was treated, she had no choice but to endure it.

The Tyrannical Emperor Reborn Chapter 60 Part 1

Chapter 60

Qi Junmu stepped back slowly and sat down in the imperial chair, his expression both calm and complicated. He knew he was a stubborn and serious man.

It could be seen from his pursuit of Wen Wan in the past: whether her health was poor or the Empress Dowager disapproved, if he liked someone, he would speak his mind—even before the fearsome Emperor Jing, he would fight for what he wanted.

After marrying Wen Wan, when the Empress Dowager disliked her, he shielded her; if the Empress Dowager deliberately found fault, he still protected her. Marrying Wen Wan had been his choice, so he would see that she suffered no injustice.