Chapter 581 - 247: Killing the Body, Destroying the Heart; Warriors Face the Generals

During this time.

Ji Mingyue took charge of the Celestial Heart Pavilion.

Her true colors were revealed.

It turns out that as a Commandery Princess from a Prince’s Mansion, a little girl born of noble lineage, Ji Mingyue should have lived a carefree life.

Not to mention doing real work, even doing a bit of housework would make a mess of things.

This is a common problem for all pampered young ladies.

Not that they couldn’t, but they simply wouldn’t.

However, Ji Mingyue was different.

In less than a year, she experienced parental conflict, sibling rivalry, falling into destitution, and struggling through hardship, truly embodying crisis at every turn, unable to see the next day.

For the average person, such a drastic fall would be enough to crush one’s spirit, and perhaps, on a certain day, they would completely break down and become mentally shattered.

However, Ji Mingyue was different. She found a ray of light in her heart during her days of suffering.

Next came the thousand-mile pursuit, life and death partings, then her father’s ruthless decision to use her as a bargaining tool, witnessing the coldness and warmth of human relationships, and finally wielding a sword to save herself and breaking out of encirclement.

This was a transformation, like being reborn from the ashes.

All the suffering did not break this seemingly fragile yet actually strong young girl.

She faced the bloodshed directly, and even buried her own father king with her own hands, bidding farewell to the past, yet still maintained her soul as bright and clear as the moon, illuminating the dark night sky.

She also protected the last hidden sanctuary of King Ping’s army.

The reason Chen Ping could maneuver strategically on the frontlines, never worrying about troublesome matters arising behind him, was because there was such a sword behind him, the Celestial Heart Bright Moon Sword.

It can be said that the young girl who just turned sixteen not long ago, who was still in the prime of her youth, had already shouldered many burdens.

She lived the brilliance of two people all on her own.

The reason she could achieve this.

It was not just because Little Commandery Princess Mingyue and Chen Ping were of one mind, sharing mutual understanding.

It was also because of her abilities.

She could always select and appoint the most suitable people from the wilderness and place them in the most appropriate positions.

She knew what some of those drifting and seeking experts truly wanted...

"Bright Moon in the Sky, the Star River Reflects" was not just a Realm of Heart Technique, it was infinitely useful in facing enemies.

It illuminated the subtle, allowing her to see through to the most genuine thoughts in others’ hearts.

In this way, she wouldn’t be deceived by the cunning folks of the Jianghu, and in just a few months, she managed to weave a massive intelligence network from nothing.

It not only covered Jiangnan, Jiangdong, the Southwest, and overseas, but also laid hidden agents in Shuofang, Yujing, and all places in the Central Plains.

Although there was a foundation of immense silver coins dispersed by Chen Ping.

Ji Mingyue’s personal ability was not to be doubted.

Small matters, in general, were handled directly by the Little Commandery Princess herself.

They were not reported to Chen Ping.

She knew that although the Southern Region was unified now, with King Ping’s command boasting a mighty army of millions, appearing overwhelmingly powerful.

In the eyes of outsiders, there seemed to be a trend of challenging for the throne.

But, the real situation was not so optimistic.

The stability and strong power of the Southern Region were entirely reliant on one person.

All the foundations rested solely on Chen Ping.

If Chen Ping could maintain his dominance and remain undefeated, it would be fine.

If Chen Ping were to be defeated one day, the governance over these 414 cities and the countless people would quickly become a mockery.

The world is forgetful, especially those who "are born at dawn and die at dusk," who only seek to fill their bellies and labor through their days.

They do not care which patch of sky is rainy or sunny above them.

They only think about surviving, living one day at a time.

Occasionally, they may praise the emperor’s wisdom.

Or sigh over the injustice of the world.

That’s all.

Today, Chen Ping can plant an indelible mark in their hearts, forging an image of benevolence and invincibility.

Tomorrow, he can turn into a figure of tyranny and incompetence.

The changes in the world and the fickleness of human nature are just that.

It seems unbelievable, but it’s actually quite normal.

So, Ji Mingyue understood that all the current matters combined were not as important as her Seventh Brother’s progress in cultivation.

Whether it was the Beizhou Royal Court or Great Li Yujing, there were extremely formidable experts watching intently.

From Chen Ping’s actions, it could also be judged.

To deal with those two forces.

In fact, this Seventh Brother of hers, who always appeared capable of everything, was not so confident.

She even saw the concern and urgency hidden deep in her Seventh Brother’s heart.

That was an emotion called "anxiety."

"All anxiety and uncertainty stem from the lack of personal strength."

This was what her Seventh Brother personally told her.

Ji Mingyue dared not forget this at all.

What she could do was to ensure the Southern land remained stable and develop quickly.

To prevent unrest over the lakes and seas, to train soldiers extensively, and to bring peace and happiness to the people.

She hoped that nothing would interfere with her Seventh Brother’s cultivation.

But today, she found she couldn’t hold back anymore, and this matter, which seemed small, was actually significant.

If not handled properly, it could disrupt her Seventh Brother’s plans in the Southern Region and spoil the favorable situation.

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Listening to the various pieces of information reported by Ji Mingyue.

Even Chen Ping, who considered himself calm enough to remain unaffected by an avalanche in front of him, couldn’t help but have his eyebrows twitch heavily.