Li Hao: You're All Under My Protection

A week has passed since my trip to Jin Yong's Heroes.

For the past week, Li Hao has not returned to his own world, but has stayed in the Azure Great World, enjoying the service of the goddess Ashe. Well, I should say he has been teaching the little loli how to better control her power while enjoying the goddess Ashe's tender care.

Yes, that's right, it was just a side effect, not because I wanted to hum.

Although life in the Vast Blue World was a bit monotonous, with nothing to do but play and take care of the little girl every day, Li Hao was still quite satisfied with the progress.

After a week of instruction, the little girl was finally able to refrain from unleashing her terrifying fantasy powers recklessly.

Yes, "Power of Imagination" is the name Li Hao gave to the little girl's power.

Because the essence of Zhou Zhiruo Zhiruo's power is that she can turn fantasy into reality, reality into illusion, and even make people's fantasies become real, even if what people fantasize about completely violates the rules of the world.

Li Hao was also very envious of this kind of power.

With such power, would I still lack girlfriends?

Pshaw, what I mean is, with such power, life would be so much more enjoyable.

That's right, I absolutely didn't think about anything unhealthy.

Li Hao looked at the little girl Zhou Zhiruo sleeping soundly on the bed and walked out of the luxurious and exquisite palace.

"Owner."

Ashe was already waiting outside the palace.

When she saw Li Hao appear, a smile appeared on her stunningly beautiful, cold face.

Li Hao looked at Ashe, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Ashe had applied a light touch of makeup, with pale blue eyeshadow at the corners of her eyes and a pale blue forehead ornament adorning her brow. Her already beautiful face became even more radiant and captivating, adding a touch of charm and allure.

She was dressed in magnificent royal attire, exuding an air of dignified grandeur that conveyed a sense of sacredness and inviolability.

She wore an ice-blue fitted long dress underneath, her snow-white skin peeking through the fabric. The dress featured a thoughtful high slit, showcasing her feminine beauty to the fullest. Over this, she wore a moon-white gauze shawl, which contrasted sharply with the ice-blue dress, adding a touch of ethereal beauty.

Li Hao looked at Ashe and sighed inwardly.

The little imp is getting better and better.

However, hmph, this group admin is a respectable person, and will absolutely, absolutely not accept this kind of thing.

"Master, it's time to rest." Ashe stepped forward and said respectfully.

Li Hao nodded slightly.

This group leader was definitely not defeated by the empress and her slaves; he simply maintained the habits of an ordinary person. That's right.

The following morning.

As Li Hao was sighing with philosophical reflections, something small happened in the Chat Group.

The root of this problem lies with our beloved Emperor Chongzhen.

Chat Group.

Zhu Youjian: "My elder brother has left."

Angel Yan: "My condolences."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Please accept my condolences."

Li Xunhuan: "Please accept my condolences."

Goddess Leona: "Don't grieve too much, think about how to move forward."

Ming Yanwei: "Why do you need to think about it? Of course, we shouldn't be cowards and just go for it."

Li Hao's lips twitched slightly.

Ming Yanwei, what have you been studying lately?

The Omniscient Li, "With the passing of Emperor Apocalypse, the empire will inevitably experience a short period of chaos. Your most important task now is to find a way to stabilize the situation and then consolidate your power."

Zhu Youjian: "No, I'm thinking about another question, a question that has puzzled me for a long time. Although my elder brother's health is not very good, he is also a cultivator who has cultivated for many years. Why would he fall seriously ill from a mere drowning?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Hiss, you mean someone deliberately wanted to kill Emperor Apocalypse?"

Zhu Youjian: "Although there is no evidence, this conjecture is very reasonable."

Angel Yan: "But have you considered that with Emperor Apocalypse's death, you would be the biggest beneficiary? If anyone suspects that Emperor Apocalypse was murdered, you would be the prime suspect."

Zhu Youjian sighed with a wry smile.

How could he not know?

It was precisely because he knew this that Zhu Youjian never revealed his suspicions to outsiders.

Because he knew that whether he had done it or not was unimportant, absolutely unimportant. Once the news spread that Emperor Apocalypse had been murdered, he, the biggest beneficiary, would certainly be the suspect—no, he would be seen as the traitor who killed his brother.

Zhu Youjian: "I know, so I haven't mentioned this to anyone except in the Chat Group. However, my brother's death was suspicious, and I can't let my guard down. I suspect that if I cross a certain line, they might also take action against me."

Li Xunhuan: "Your concerns are not unfounded, but the key question now is, do you know who would have a reason to attack your imperial brother?"

Zhu Youjian: "I didn't realize it before, but now I've discovered too much. There are probably countless forces plotting against my elder brother."

Everyone was speechless.

Dude, are you kidding me?

Countless?

Your reigns as emperors are truly miserable!

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "Tell me about it?"

Zhu Youjian: "For example, the various factions within the court have been suppressed in recent years because of Wei Zhongxian's affair. Or the Tartars outside the Great Wall, and the Shanxi merchants who have very deep ties with them, may also take action against you if Your Majesty intends to investigate the Tartars outside the Great Wall and the border generals."

Or perhaps the southern barbarians, and the various religious sects within the Great Ming Dynasty. In recent years, the Emperor may seem to have neglected state affairs, but through Wei Zhongxian, he has caused these sects considerable trouble."

Zhu Youjian pondered for a while, and finally shook his head helplessly.

Li Xunhuan: "That's really true."

Xu Xian: "So, being an emperor is a very dangerous job?"

Lin Jiu: "Alas, people only see the emperor's three palaces and six courtyards, his immense power, but every family has its own troubles, and the royal family's troubles are even more difficult."

Little Fairy Yan Lingji: "It's making me dizzy. I didn't know being an emperor was so tiring. Luckily, I didn't think about being an emperor. Hmm, I'll just be the Queen of Baiyue."

"Waaaaah, Big Brother Group Leader, when I become queen, what do you think I should wear to look good?"

Li Hao narrowed his eyes slightly.

Wearing nothing at all looks best.

Ahem, what I mean is, never mind, this group admin admits it, this group admin was just speeding.

The Omniscient Li: "Our Yan Lingji looks good in anything."

Little Fairy Yan Lingji: "(*^▽^*), Big Brother Group Leader is so nice."

Tushan Yaya: "Hey, you two, stop showing off, it's annoying. We're discussing Zhu Youjian right now, it's very important, you know?"

Zhu Youjian: "Haha, there's really nothing to discuss here. We've already prepared for this day."

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "You have a strong will to survive, but it's useless. Your problem is very serious, extremely serious. I hadn't thought that much about it before, but now I suddenly understand. Have you ever considered whether Chongzhen would really be that stupid?"

Li Xunhuan: "Brother Gu, what do you mean by this?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "What I mean is, would Chongzhen really be so stupid as to not know the importance of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the Western Depot?"

Angel Yan: "You mean, it wasn't that Chongzhen didn't know, but that someone forced him to do it?"

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "That's right. Otherwise, even if Chongzhen didn't know at first, how could he not know the role of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern Depot after so many things happened? I think the most likely possibility is that someone forced Chongzhen to restrict the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot, and the Western Depot."

You tell me, if someone really did this, why would they do it, and what would their reasons be?

Zhu Youjian's pupils constricted.

He suddenly realized.

Zhu Youjian: "Brother Gu, do you mean these people will definitely attack me?"

Gu Santong: "That depends on whether you listen to me or not."

Zhu Youjian's expression changed drastically, and he gasped.

Will you listen or not?

In other words, if I do as they say, they will naturally not mind showing a harmonious scene of respect between ruler and subject. But if I disobey, the small accident that happened to my brother might happen to me.

Upon Zhu Youjian suddenly felt uneasy.

Joke!

I'm not stupid. Knowing the future course of history, I still have to follow the predetermined plan.

Wei Zhongxian could die, and he had to die.

But the Eastern Depot and the Embroidered Uniform Guard certainly cannot be weakened.

These are my brothers and their mouthpiece; weakening them would only create trouble for myself.

Zhu Youjian pondered the matter, but found no solution.

Omniscient Li: "You don't need to worry about this. It's just a small dispute within the court. Even if they want to deal with you, they'll have to ask for my opinion first. You're one of my people now. When did it become the turn of a bunch of nobodies to bully you?"

The war has begun, and we must strengthen ourselves at all costs. Go ahead and do it; I, the group admin, will take responsibility for any problems that arise.

Remember this, you're all under the protection of this group admin.

Ming Yanwei: "Wow, the group owner is so handsome, I love you to death!"

Little Fairy Yan Lingji: "Waaaaah, the Big Brother Group Leader so handsome! Hehe, you're all under my protection! (#^.^#)"

Tushan Yaya: "(ˉ▽￣~) Tch~~, showing off again, she's not one of yours."

Angel Yan: "→_→, what do you mean we're all yours? You dare?"

Li Hao rolled his eyes.

Yan, drive carefully, or I'll drive you.

Invincible Urchin Gu Santong: "→_→, Okay, from now on we're both the group owner's people. The group owner must contact him, he's still a virgin!"

Li Hao's face twitched violently.

Get lost, you grown man!

The Omniscient Li: "Get as far away from me as your thoughts can take you."

Li Xunhuan: "Haha, Brother Gu is finished. The group owner will definitely write you down in his little notebook."

Zhu Youjian couldn't help but smile as he watched the Chat Group.

It's great to have someone behind me!

Cough cough, I meant to say I have a powerful backer, absolutely nothing else.