Thinking About Taking My Country? Dream On!

Night had fallen over the imperial palace.

After reading the policy proposal Chu Ning had written, Ye Qinglian remained expressionless.

Yet her heart was already surging!

This man had considered every aspect of the entire dynasty!

He intended to carry out a sweeping reform—reforming the central officials and local officials, simplifying the administrative and promotion systems to the greatest extent, making governance clear and streamlined.

And as the reigning Empress, she would only need to maintain control over the entire realm!

How effortless would that be!

In terms of status, she was the reigning Empress. Controlling people required only a single word from her!

In terms of strength, she was the only Seventh Realm Void Breaking cultivator in the Great Gan Dynasty, with the bearing of a Sage!

This man possessed such formidable ability. Was he truly trying to win her over so he could take the entire Great Gan Dynasty?

Ye Qinglian sneered.

Chu Ning, I saw through your intentions long ago!

I will accept your method!

But I can give you even more—wealth and glory for a lifetime, cultivation and longevity!

But the country is out of the question!

After sending Chu Ning back to his palace, Ye Qinglian returned to her own Qianqing Palace in a single step.

"Xiao Bing."

"Your servant is here..."

The young girl pushed open the door and entered.

Ye Qinglian had been about to question her when she suddenly noticed that Xiao Bing's aura seemed off.

"You... weren't you breaking through to the Fourth Realm today? Why does it feel like you've already reached the middle stage of the Fourth Realm?"

What kind of cultivation talent was this!

She was even faster than Ye Qinglian!

Why had she not noticed before?

Xiao Bing looked utterly baffled. "Your servant doesn't know either. These past few days, I've simply cultivated normally. Most of my time was still spent helping Your Majesty manage the palace..."

Ye Qinglian suddenly realized something.

It did not seem to be limited to Xiao Bing.

She had also broken through today. She had originally planned to consolidate her cultivation after returning to the palace.

Yet not only had her cultivation stabilized, it had even grown stronger?

Too strange...

I haven't cultivated at all!

Puzzled, Ye Qinglian quieted down and sat upon the bed.

"I have some questions for you."

Xiao Bing nodded repeatedly, her expression exceedingly solemn.

Ye Qinglian's gaze fell on Xiao Bing as she spoke lightly. "Logically speaking, you should not have been the one bringing me lunch at noon. Why was it Chu Ning?"

With a thump, Xiao Bing dropped to her knees, without even blushing!

"Your Majesty, Mister Chu is the future Emperor Consort. He insisted on delivering it himself, and this servant could not stop him..."

The two of them had long since coordinated their story!

Chu Ning would deliver the food, and she would take responsibility.

Whether it worked or not would depend on Chu Ning.

Ye Qinglian saw through Xiao Bing's thoughts at a glance, but did not expose her.

After all, without Chu Ning there today, it would have been difficult to obtain that new model for the machinery of governance. This man was no simple figure...

"What did he do today?"

Xiao Bing immediately answered, "After making breakfast for Your Majesty this morning, he went back to sleep. After delivering lunch at noon, he went back to sleep again. Until just now, Your Majesty should have been the one who sent him back..."

"Sleep?"

Ye Qinglian was confused.

Xiao Bing nodded vigorously.

"Mister Chu seems very tired. Whenever he has time, he sleeps. Aside from bringing meals to Your Majesty, there has basically been no movement from him..."

Ye Qinglian did not believe it.

This man possessed powerful strategy and ambition. How could he have been sleeping the entire time?

If he wanted to usurp the throne, he would surely need to contact people outside. Had he contacted anyone?

Her divine sense swiftly spread outward.

At that moment, Chu Ning was bathing in the small pool outside beneath the moonlight...

Ye Qinglian's eyes abruptly widened!

"Tell Chu Ning later! There is a bath inside the palace. He is not allowed to run around bathing in the garden pond!"

That single glance had thrown Ye Qinglian's heart into turmoil.

This man...

He was bathing right in the garden outside the palace. Was he not afraid of being seen?

Xiao Bing looked confused but still nodded. "Mister Chu should know that, right?"

"Has he truly been sleeping all day long?"

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"Your Majesty, Mister Chu's dishes are never the same, so he must be quite tired..."

Xiao Bing said this.

After all, she had stayed nearby at noon and in the evening, helping tend the fire.

With spiritual power fueling the flames, there was no need to worry about smoke and ash, right?

He had truly put a great deal of care into it. Every item was carefully selected Ingredients. Though she had no idea where they came from, whenever she turned around, new Ingredients would appear...

And the food was astonishingly delicious. Every dish was a new experience for the taste buds!

He had even shared it with her! Mister Chu was truly wonderful!

She absolutely had to tell Your Majesty...

Ye Qinglian fell silent for a moment at those words.

The food really was excellent, and he had made it all himself?

He was rather thoughtful.

"Tomorrow, take him to the Ye Family Holy Land to test his cultivation aptitude. Select suitable cultivation techniques according to his talent. I have already promised to allow him to cultivate for longevity."

Xiao Bing's eyes widened.

"Mister Chu has only been in the imperial palace for such a short time, and yet..."

But Xiao Bing stopped halfway through.

Well, that made sense. Your Majesty had Mister Chu's child in her belly. It was only natural for their relationship to progress quickly.

She had rendered a great service. Tomorrow, she would definitely make Chu Ning let her taste more dishes, hehe!

If not for her, could Chu Ning have been so clever?

As Xiao Bing pondered this, drool was already slipping from the corner of her mouth...

Ye Qinglian frowned.

"Xiao Bing, why do I find you so strange? Why are you drooling?"

"Uh..."

Xiao Bing gave an awkward smile and hurriedly rose to her feet.

"Your Majesty, it is getting late. This servant will help you change. Leave the rest to this servant..."

Ye Qinglian nodded slightly. Her mood truly was rather good.

Chu Ning was a little annoying, but...

There was nothing good about him. Hmph!

Next door, in the palace where Chu Ning lived.

The world within him was continuously evolving.

Within the Spirit Mansion world lay something like the projection of an entire world!

Within that world, the Ten Great Dao Traditions, three thousand Dao continents, and countless small worlds had condensed. One of them was the world of Tianxuan Continent where they resided.

Was the power of an Immortal Emperor to contain an entire world within his own body?

No. It should only be some kind of replica, one that allowed Chu Ning to visualize everything happening within this world. Anything and everything!

And he himself could naturally influence the real world. With a gesture, he could determine countless matters—one thought for heaven and earth, one thought for the universe, one thought for life and death.

But visualizing such a vast world was too exhausting. He was a little sleepy...

Sleeping was what Chu Ning did best.

He had a dream.

He dreamed that in the Upper Realm of the myriad heavens, nine people were surrounding and killing a woman.

The woman wore red, though it had all been dyed crimson with blood.

"Even if I die, I will not accept your slander! Heaven and earth are vast, the universe is bright; right and wrong, justice and fairness reside in the Human Heart of all beneath heaven! Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river—when I am reborn, I will make you nine Great Emperors bleed across the world!"

Afterward, the woman's body exploded, turning into a streak of red light that fell into reincarnation...

The following morning, after arranging Ye Qinglian's meals and seeing her off to morning court.

Chu Ning was about to return to sleep when Xiao Bing stopped him.

"Sir, sir, Your Majesty asked me to take you to test your aptitude. She said she wants you to cultivate!"

Xiao Bing smiled excitedly. "You should know that the resources and cultivation techniques of the Ye Family Holy Land are the most Top-tier in the Great Gan Dynasty. This is a wonderful opportunity for you! Cultivating for longevity, splitting mountains and severing rivers with a thought—you can do all of it!"

Chu Ning thought for a moment upon hearing that.

Splitting mountains and severing rivers?

That was too unimpressive. Forget it.

"Not interested. Sleeping is better. I'm leaving..."

Xiao Bing's eyes widened.

Did Mister Chu even understand what she was saying?

That was longevity, the methods of immortals!

And he was not interested in that?

She hurriedly grabbed Chu Ning's sleeve and said pitifully, "But Your Majesty ordered it. If you don't go, Your Majesty will blame me..."

"If you truly don't want to cultivate, at least go test your aptitude. Then I can at least give an account of myself, right?"

"And Xiao Bing told you yesterday how to win over Your Majesty. You can't treat me like this, sir!"

Chu Ning's mouth twitched.

Sigh...

"Fine. Since that's the case, I'll go with you."

This was his wingman, after all. Helping her finish her task was not impossible.

"This way, sir. I'll take you there..."