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In the following days, they continued to sign in and accumulate rewards.
On this day, after receiving the sign-in reward, Chen Qingfeng upgraded the Nine Dragons Body Control Technique to the second level.
Upon activation, two golden dragons appeared on either side of his body to provide protection.
"After taking so many pills, I've finally reached the second level."
"Plus the increased Azure Dragon True Qi."
"Ordinary weapons must not be used to harm the body!"
Chen Qingfeng pondered to himself, thinking that the accumulated sign-in rewards over this period of time had finally given him some ability to protect himself!
……
Meanwhile, on the western border of the Qing Kingdom.
Emperor Qing personally led an expedition to punish the Western Barbarians.
Outside the military tent, Emperor Qing, clad in armor, gazed towards Nanqing.
"His Majesty."
"The time for Ye Qingmei to give birth is getting closer and closer!"
At that moment, a soft, feminine voice came from behind.
Emperor Qing looked at Hong Sixiang, who was standing beside him, but did not respond. He only let out a long sigh.
His westward expedition was actually to avoid suspicion.
Their true purpose was to use the Empress and others to get rid of Ye Qingmei.
Although Emperor Qing liked Ye Qingmei very much.
But over time, especially after he ascended the throne, that fondness gradually turned into fear!
Ye Qingmei was too outstanding, to the point that she threatened the imperial power.
Back then, when Prince Cheng was not favored, Ye Qingmei killed two princes from a thousand meters away.
This allowed Prince Cheng to smoothly ascend the throne.
In addition, Ye Qingmei also has the ability to amass wealth from all over the world.
Here, during Emperor Qing's northern expedition, when he was fighting fiercely, his meridians were suddenly severed.
He could not move his body, could not see, and could not speak.
This was all because he practiced the Overbearing True Qi, which was given to him by Ye Qingmei.
At that time, Emperor Qing was surrounded by pain, despair, loneliness, and darkness, and he couldn't even think about dying.
If it weren't for Chen Pingping leading the Black Riders on a thousand-mile journey to rescue their master...
He's probably already dead!
Although this incident turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Emperor Qing, greatly increasing his power and even making him a Grandmaster.
But Emperor Qing hated Ye Qingmei.
What made Emperor Qing even more wary was that Ye Qingmei had a box next to her.
There are secret weapons inside.
There's also Wu Zhu, the blind man with unfathomable martial arts skills, who's always by Ye Qingmei's side.
In addition, there was Ye Qingmei's contempt for imperial power.
This caused Emperor Qing's initial trust and affection for Ye Qingmei to gradually turn into apprehension and fear.
Until it is completely eliminated.
"Neither Chen Pingping nor Fan Jian is in Kyoto!"
"With the temple envoy's intervention, it's enough to keep Wu Zhu occupied!"
"Ye Zhong, the garrison commander of Kyoto, was also dispatched to Dingzhou to support me."
"This time, Ye Qingmei is doomed!"
Emperor Qing pondered this in secret.
Then he thought of the fetus in Ye Qingmei's womb.
"As for the fetus in her womb, whether it lives or dies is up to fate!"
.......
Chapter Three: A Zen-like Mind Amidst Clouds and Water! Lofty Ambitions!
Taihei Bessin, on the outskirts of Kyoto.
Through the gaps in the wooden planks under the pier, you can see the clear river water below.
The section of Liujing River near Taiping Villa is separated by the stone path leading to the island, forming a gentle, calm lake-like expanse.
The water surface seemed to remain forever still, never flowing.
Suddenly, a clear and peaceful zither melody drifted from the inner courtyard across the bridge.
Following the sound, one could see a woman gently playing the strings of a zither beneath a pavilion on the shore of the island's lake.
Those slender fingers and fair wrists plucked and strummed the strings with unwavering steadiness.
The person playing the zither was none other than Ye Qingmei.
With a slight dip in his wrist and his fingertips sliding to the right, the sound of the zither became more subtle and elegant than before.
At this moment, the small lake in the center of the island was rippling in the autumn wind, and the green stones along the lakeside complemented the low hills surrounding it.
A pavilion stands on a hill, but Ye Qingmei and her zither are not in the pavilion, but under the flowering trees.
The stamens on the tree are a pale pink; I don't know their name.
The autumn wind rippled the green pond, brushed against the tips of the flowering trees, and the water stirred the petals, which fell like rain, landing on Ye Qingmei's wide-sleeved ancient dress, as if adorning it with slightly darker floral shadows.
Ye Qingmei lowered her head and played the zither, her eyelids slightly drooping.
Her long eyelashes rested softly on her jade-like skin, exuding an indescribable serene beauty.
After playing a piece, Ye Qingmei slowly reached out and gently stroked her protruding belly a few times.
"Er smash!"
"How about the piece 'Zen Mind in Clouds and Water' that I'll play for you?"
"Clouds and water are two forms that have no shape or form."
"Drifting and unpredictable yet full of tenderness, it is truly a free thing in this world!"
"Over the years, I have been committed to equality for all living beings and freedom for everyone."
"When you are born, you must inherit your mother's lofty ambitions!"
Ye Qingmei's eyes were full of anticipation.
Since she transmigrated to this world, she has been committed to ensuring equality for all people.
She intends to dedicate her life to achieving this goal.
Whether they were eunuchs like Chen Pingping or nobles like Emperor Qing, she treated them all equally.
Even though she helped Emperor Qing ascend the throne and was the richest woman in the world, she always regarded herself as an ordinary person and never put on airs.
When the city of Dongyi was flooded earlier, she opened many soup kitchens and did her best to save the people from the disaster.
Next, Ye Qingmei continued talking to herself:
"When you are born and grow up, you should go and visit the Overwatch Council."
"My mother erected a monument there, inscribed with her vision."
"I hope that the laws of Qing Kingdom can be established for the benefit of the people."
"We will not tolerate injustice because of our high social status, nor will we deprive people of their rights because of their poverty."
"No crime is imposed without due force; respect the law as you would a sword, to destroy all evil and delusion."
"..."
As she spoke, Ye Qingmei felt her mouth go dry and quickly looked at Wu Zhu, who stood calmly to the side.
"Little Bamboo!"
"Are you really that clueless?"
"I am thirsty."
Upon hearing what Ye Qingmei said, Wu Zhu got up and went forward to pour her a glass of water.
Ye Qingmei picked up her water glass and took two sips, then looked at Wu Zhu with a meaningful gaze.
"Miss?"
Looking at him like that, Wu Zhu seemed puzzled, his face full of confusion.
Ye Qingmei smiled slightly, glanced down at her abdomen, then looked at Wu Zhu before saying:
"We'll take care of them from now on."
Wu Zhu nodded and responded with a soft "Mmm":
"Yes, miss!"
Seeing that Wu Zhu accepted her instruction but seemed dull-witted, Ye Qingmei helplessly pursed her lips.
"I've always wondered if the robot Wu Zhu has awakened humanity?"
"You're acting so mechanically, are you just putting on an act?"
"This idea seems a bit far-fetched!"
"However, I always felt that he had changed, but I couldn't quite put my finger on it."
Ye Qingmei muttered to herself, seemingly lost in thought.
Wu Zhu ignored Ye Qingmei and stood motionless to the side, remaining calm even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.