Chapter 911 Return

Chapter 911: 911 Return

A dozen minutes later, Seo Jang-geum emerged, her face flushed.

She went to treat the wives of other officials, consciously clenching her legs, her face incredibly red; an experienced woman could tell at a glance she had been sexually assaulted.

Treating others while still covered in men’s semen, Seo Jang-geum felt incredibly ashamed. Her underwear was wet, and feeling the warm current flowing through her, she felt like a shameless woman!

Lu Ming left satisfied, taking his wife Wang Yi, Lin Daiyu, and Diao Chan out sightseeing.

Having finally gotten away, they naturally wanted to explore thoroughly.

Goguryeo didn’t have any famous tourist attractions; it was mostly undeveloped forests. Frankly, there wasn’t much to do, but the novelty made it interesting.

Half a month later, Lu Ming returned to Zhengcheng.

From the Korean Peninsula, they traveled by sea to the mouth of the Yellow River, and then smoothly arrived at Guandu.

After disembarking at Guandu, the carriage traveled smoothly and quickly along a paved road.

Back in Zheng City, it had become even more prosperous.

However, construction was everywhere; building sewers and septic tanks was a very long and arduous process.

Only a well-developed sewer system could be considered a hallmark of a proper city.

Upon returning, many officials came to pledge their loyalty. Whether they could actually meet them or not, they wanted to express their devotion first.

But they were clearly wrong. Lu Ming ignored them completely. Instead, he went to the inner palace to see his eldest daughter.

Since his daughter had initially been raised as his son, disguised as the crown prince, the maids here were extremely loyal, and even eunuchs were not used.

In the study, a young girl, about sixteen years old, was playing with building blocks. With rosy lips and white teeth, she had inherited Wang Yi’s fair skin and beauty; even at such a young age, her future beauty was evident.

"Daddy!"

Upon seeing Lu Ming, his daughter Lu Yue’s face lit up with joy, and she toddled over to him.

Lu Ming opened his arms and picked her up, kissing her cheek. "My little darling, you’ve worked so hard."

"Not at all!"

Lu Yue hugged Lu Ming’s neck, pressing her little face against his, looking very affectionate.

"Daddy, did you bring anything back for me this time?"

"Yes, I brought back a cantaloupe! After we eat the cantaloupe, Daddy will play hide-and-seek with you, okay?"

Lu Ming stroked his daughter’s head. She wasn’t his first daughter, but she was a daughter who carried a responsibility on her shoulders.

In the minds of the ancients, women were merely tools for procreation; becoming an official, let alone an emperor, was out of the question.

"Okay! Okay! Thank you, Daddy!"

Lu Yue gave her father a big kiss and happily followed Lu Ming to cut the cantaloupe.

As long as her father was there, it was always a wonderful thing.

Wang Yi watched from the sidelines, tears welling up in her eyes. Her daughter bore so much responsibility.

The future of the country was being entrusted to her daughter’s governance; it was incredibly difficult for a woman to shoulder such pressure.

But no matter how difficult or arduous it was, with her husband’s support, everything would be alright!

She spent the afternoon playing with her daughter, and then took her to dinner with her mother.

After dinner, they played for a while longer before her daughter finally fell into a deep sleep. This was probably the happiest time of her life; children should grow up happily.

That night, Lu Ming stayed overnight in his mother’s palace. Mother and son, like dry wood meeting a raging fire, were eager for their union. Now that her son was here, she was determined to make the most of him!

They made love from the bed to the floor, from night until morning, before finally falling into a deep sleep.

They didn’t get up until lunchtime, feeling utterly exhausted.

After spending time with her mother, she would either spend time with the other concubines or play with her daughters.

A full half-month later, Lu Ming finally attended court, a rare occurrence.

Usually, Jia Xu handled these matters, but some required his approval, hence the need for court attendance.

"My lord, auspicious five-colored clouds have appeared outside the city, and a dragon has appeared in the sky. Recently, His Majesty has been lamenting his lack of virtue and desires to abdicate in favor of you, my lord. You are highly respected and the people are devoted to you."

"The throne should be passed down, following the example of Yao and Shun. This supreme position should be held by someone of your virtue, my lord."

Jia Xu personally presented this report upon entering court, immediately dropping a bombshell.

"I request Your Highness to inherit the throne."

"I request Your Highness to inherit the throne." "

A surge of excitement swept through the crowd. They all hoped Lu Ming would become emperor, as that would surely bring rewards to the officials, with everyone getting promoted. It would be a win-win situation for everyone.

Lu Ming sat upright on his throne, squinting at Jia Xu, and then said, "Heh, how can I claim to be a virtuous man?"

"Your Highness possesses great talent and ambition, surpassing even Qin Shi Huang and Emperor Wu of Han."

"Since the reigns of Emperors Huan and Ling, the world has been in turmoil, and the four directions are in chaos."

"Now Your Highness has swept across the land, conquering all, winning the hearts of all people, and earning the admiration of all." This was not achieved through power or force, but truly by the mandate of Heaven!" "

Lu Ming laughed heartily, a laugh tinged with arrogance and haughtiness.

"Wang Lang, as a veteran official of the Han Dynasty, you have now switched your allegiance to me. I thought you were resentful, but I never expected you to utter such profound words. It truly surprises me." "

Lu Ming burst into laughter. The man fawning over him was none other than Wang Lang, the very man whose wife and daughter he had once taken.

Through the machinations of the Langya Wang clan, they surrendered to him, forcing Sun Ce to abandon Jianye and flee to Chai County.

The rebellions in Kuaiji and Wu County directly led to the fall of Jianye’s eastern border.

Zhuge Liang seized the opportunity to attack Jianye. After a siege lasting half a month, Sun Ce received intelligence and ambushed the Qin army’s supply train, intending to cut off their supplies and force Zhuge Liang to retreat. However, he fell into the trap and suffered heavy casualties.

The Qin army then attacked the city at night, and with the support of powerful families within the city, Jianye fell." Alright!

Sun Jian and his son Sun Ce suppressed the powerful clans of Jiangdong through slaughter, and now they’ve been met with a backlash and rebellion—it’s only natural. With Jiangdong captured, Wang Lang was taken over and transferred to Zhengcheng as an official.

This man, whose wife and daughter had been seized and raped by Lu Ming for years, eventually becoming pregnant, has finally bowed his head.

In the early stages, he conquered the land himself; later, he delegated power to his strategists, allowing them to act opportunistically and conveniently. He didn’t need to lead troops; he could watch his territory expand little by little—this was a good thing!

Moreover, seeing his enemies kneel and grovel before him is truly satisfying!