"Heh heh, the Heavenly Fragrance Princess will be the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion's next master. Being her husband wouldn't be bad. When the time comes, hardly anyone in the world would dare provoke you." Ning Jue gave a dry chuckle.
"But what about Big Brother's other wives? Is he supposed to divorce them all?" Zhao Dan asked.
"Why are we talking about this nonsense? Ning Jue, remember, we're men. How can we let a woman control us? That's called living off a woman, understand?" Tang Wen lectured Ning Jue with an arrogant look.
"But, young master, she's a Yellow Saint expert. You can't beat her, and even the Punishment Hall couldn't intervene for you in something like this. All that lip service is useless. You'll have to eat that soft rice whether you want to or not," Ning Jue said.
"Exactly. The Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion is the foremost sect in the Emperor's Residence. Women rule there, and they've always been used to throwing their weight around. We don't get a say," Zhao Dan agreed.
"That is a problem..."
Two months later, Tang Wen's party finally reached Black City.
To their surprise, an unexpected delight awaited them!
Punishment Hall Master Yang Yong had actually brought his subordinates to the gates of Black Fort in person to welcome Tang Wen and his returning heroes.
It was quite a grand reception. Almost all the Criminal Constables who were present had come, numbering at least several tens of thousands.
The Criminal Constables stood in orderly ranks on either side, looking imposing. Naturally, such a display by the Punishment Hall drew tens of thousands of commoners to watch.
"That's Hall Master Yang."
"Hall Master Yang came out to welcome them himself. I wonder what important person he's receiving today?"
"Who else could it be? Either a