Afterward, Nuwa carefully discussed many details with Xuan Qing. Once everything was confirmed, she bid him farewell and departed.
She gently unleashed the holy power of Human Dao, completely concealing her aura as she silently descended into the Mortal Realm and once again entered the imperial city of Zhaoge in Cheng Tang.
Within Jinluan Hall, King Zhou wore his imperial robes and lounged lazily against the Dragon Throne. His fingers tapped absentmindedly against the armrest, his eyes carrying a trace of idleness and fatigue.
Among the civil officials below, Fei Zhong and You Hun exchanged a glance, then both stepped forward and bowed with fawning smiles.
Fei Zhong spoke first, his voice shrill and ingratiating:
"Your Majesty, the realm is now at peace, the Four Seas have submitted, and the nation is prosperous and its people strong. This is precisely the time for Your Majesty to enjoy this flourishing age.
"Recently, while inspecting the various regions, this subject saw many young women of peerless beauty in the feudal lords' territories. Some were gentle and graceful, while others were dazzling and captivating. All were rare beauties seldom seen in this world."
You Hun immediately stepped forward in agreement, nodding repeatedly.
"Lord Fei speaks most truly!
"Your Majesty is the Co-Lord of the realm. Naturally, the imperial harem should take in more beautiful women and fill the Imperial Harem. This would display Your Majesty's majesty while also continuing the royal bloodline and securing the fortune of Great Shang.
"This subject and the others are willing to travel throughout the realm, seek out all the beauties under heaven, and present them before Your Majesty!"
The two echoed each other, their words full of flattery and incitement. They only hoped King Zhou would nod in agreement, allowing them to seize the chance to plunder