Chapter 975 - 980, - 981: Chen Mo’s Cultivation Sanctuary_2

Therefore, even if one doesn’t practice this "Longevity Skill," an ordinary person can live two to three years longer, or even more, just by exercising daily and eating well.

But now, after listening to Chen Mo’s explanation of the Heart Method, she, who has deep expertise in poison and medicine, immediately realized the mystical aspect of this Heart Method. If cultivated successfully, it may extend life by twenty to thirty years.

"Your Majesty." At this moment, a female official hurriedly walked over.

"For those who haven’t memorized it, I’ll write a copy later for you to read. Yiren, since you practiced it best just now, come forward to lead them in practice."

Chen Mo casually instructed, waved at the female official, and walked aside.

"Your Majesty, General Sun Meng has an urgent matter to report," said the female official.

Imperial Study.

Sun Meng handed the urgent message sent back by Chang En to Chen Mo.

After reading Chang En’s message, Chen Mo frowned.

He sent Chang En to River Sea, hoping he would bring Nangong Jin to the Capital.

However, the message from Chang En stated that Nangong Jin refused, so Chang En tried to forcefully invite him, leading to a conflict. Nangong Jin’s cultivation was exposed, revealing his Third-Grade Martial Artist prowess.

Originally, one-on-one, Chang En was not afraid.

But Nangong Jin’s brother-in-law, Zhang Feng, had returned from overseas at that time. Together, the two defeated Chang En, and then fled together.

Only then did Chang En realize that other members of the Chuansha Nangong Family had already moved overseas earlier.

"It seems that the matter of the Immortal Fruit Immortal Island has a ninety percent chance of being true." Chen Mo’s mind raced, and he raised a ball of golden flame in his palm, turning the read secret message into ashes.

"Soon it will be the New Year; let Chang En return for the festivities. He’s been married for only a short time and was sent to Jin Xia, spending over a year there, making the Zhang Clan upset with me," Chen Mo said with a smile.

"Understood."

After Sun Meng left.

Chen Mo muttered to himself, "This requires serious attention. Might as well send out the Inspectors to investigate."

...

In mid-December, Chang En returned to the Capital and had a face-to-face conversation with Chen Mo about the Nangong Family’s issue.

On this day, the Cabinet suggested changing the era name.

Zhenghe, signifying the conquest of the four barbarians whilst maintaining peace in the realm.

But now Great Wei is without conflict; the aid to Yelang Kingdom is nationwide, embracing peace. Continuing with the era name Zhenghe seems inappropriate, and they proposed changing it to "Kaiyuan."

Kaiyuan, symbolizing the start of a new era and the bright prospect of national prosperity and showcasing new governance.

Chen Mo refused this, as it reminded him of Tang Xuanzong’s Kaiyuan era, which marked the decline of Great Tang post-Kaiyuan prosperity.

Feeling inauspicious, Chen Mo asked the Cabinet to deliberate further.

A day later, the Cabinet presented a new era name, "Zhen Guan."

These words symbolize the way of heaven and earth, meaning everything within the universe develops following a certain objective law, which is "rightness."

"Zhen" represents the right path, implying adherence to the center without deviation — a governing principle. "Guan," on the other hand, means display, indicating the demonstration of the right path to all.

If it weren’t for the Cabinet explaining the meaning of Zhen Guan, Chen Mo would have suspected someone in the Cabinet was also a Transmigrator.

After all, "Zhen Guan" was the era name of Li Shimin, Chen Mo’s previous life.

Chen Mo approved of the era name "Zhen Guan."

From that day on, time seemed to press the accelerator button, and in a blink, the Third Year of Zhenghe ended.

In the new year, the Court adopted the new era name Zhen Guan, calling it "The First Year of Zhen Guan."

On January 21st of the First Year of Zhen Guan.

It was the fifth birthday of Chen Mo’s eldest son, Chen Nuo, and eldest daughter, Chen You.

The two were twins, born on the same day.

That day, Chen Mo appointed Chen Nuo as King Jin and Chen You as Eldest Princess.

This act made Xia Zhining, Xiao Yunxi, Han Anniang, Yi Shiyin, and Chu Ran rather envious; they knew their children hadn’t received any royal titles yet.

Yue Ruyan was not envious; last month, when Chen Xi turned one year old, Chen Mo appointed Chen Xi as King Wei.

If it weren’t for the already confirmed position of Crown Prince, upon hearing Chen Xi was appointed King Wei, Wu Mi might not have agreed.

After all, Chen Mo was also King Wei before he became emperor, and now with Chen Xi also appointed King Wei, it might cause speculation.

The crux was when Chen Mo returned from Jin Xia, he saw Chen Xi for the first time and remarked, "This child resembles me."

Although Chen Mo only spoke this in Yue Ruyan’s palace,

all the palace maids caring for Yue Ruyan naturally considered their master’s interests and spread Chen Mo’s "This child resembles me" comment throughout the Harem.

On February of the First Year of Zhen Guan, Chen Mo turned twenty-eight.

As dawn broke, Chen Mo woke up from Nangong Ru’s bed.

As soon as he woke, Chen Mo went to the window, opened it, and checked the outside conditions; it was drizzling lightly — it was a rainy day.

Since the First Year of Zhen Guan began.

For over a month.

There had been only five sunny days; the remaining twenty-plus days were either rainy or snowy, or cloudy.

Without sunlight, cultivation was impossible.

"Your Majesty, what’s the matter?"

Nangong Ru woke up as well; as she was previously a daughter used for marriage alliances within the Nangong Family, she knew well how to serve people.

She didn’t have time to dress herself, only wearing a bellyband, she got out of bed, picked up the neatly folded clothes on the desk, and began assisting Chen Mo in getting dressed.

"It’s been several days without sunlight," Chen Mo said.

"It’s normal for this season; spring is approaching, and then there’ll be continuous spring rains, making it even less likely for the sun to appear."

Nangong Ru helped him change into clean and fragrant white cotton innerwear, followed by a brocade robe, a garment she personally crafted for Chen Mo stitch by stitch, now carefully and neatly fitted upon him layer by layer.

Soft and slender, her hands gently held Chen Mo’s large hand, guiding him to press down the corners of his robe.

Standing directly in front of Chen Mo, she reached her arms around his back to straighten the robe, wrapping the waistband from behind as if embracing Chen Mo’s waist.

They were an old married couple, after all, so Nangong Ru was "desensitized" — not blushing every time — and after securing the waistband, she asked, "Does Your Majesty prefer sunny days?"

"Sunny days are conducive to my cultivation," Chen Mo straightforwardly admitted.

"Your Majesty, lift your leg," Nangong Ru instructed, while helping Chen Mo put on his pants, smoothing the fabric over his thighs, she said, "Then I’m quite the opposite of Your Majesty; I prefer rainy days."

"Oh?" Chen Mo was intrigued, "What’s good about rainy days? When it rains, one can’t go anywhere."

Nangong Ru held Chen Mo’s hand, guiding him to sit down at the dressing table.

Chen Mo obediently complied.

Nangong Ru stood behind Chen Mo, picked up the eyebrow knife from the dressing table, lightly trimmed the edges of Chen Mo’s sword-like eyebrows, saying, "Perhaps it’s from seeing too many sunny days; near River Sea, nearly all year-round was sunlit, rarely raining, and the place I stayed wasn’t far from the seaside, making it hot every day... Your Majesty, don’t move..."

She requested him to stay still, as she grabbed a small golden pair of scissors, trimming his uneven mustache.

"Sunlit year-round at River Sea?" Chen Mo’s eyebrows raised.

"Not literally year-round, but of twelve months, at least ten were sunny, and even when it wasn’t sunny, it rarely rained," Nangong Ru, absorbed in gathering Chen Mo’s hair, hadn’t noticed the change in his expression.

Chen Mo’s eyes lit up — ten months a year of sunshine.

Gosh, that’s his cultivation paradise.

Indeed, he felt silly for not thinking about it sooner.

Great Wei’s territory is vast, naturally including places where seasons aren’t distinct, lacking extreme heat in summer or bitter cold in winter, yet abundant with sunlight.

In geographical terms, River Sea might be under the control of a subtropical high-pressure zone, characterized by a tropical monsoon marine climate.

Chen Mo delightedly stood up, turned around, and tightly embraced Nangong Ru, planting kisses on her cheeks, he laughed, "Ru’er, how long has it been since your return to River Sea?"

Unsure of the reason for Chen Mo’s excitement, yet cheerful due to his joy, she pondered a moment, "Six to seven years."

"How about we visit River Sea after spring?" Chen Mo suggested with a smile.