Wang Hao left. He sailed the Titanic back to the Bohai Sea and then left, very casually, without the slightest regret.
"My cousin really only reigned as emperor for a year!"
Carrying the battle flag given to him by Wang Hao, Zhu Yijun was impressed by Wang Hao's spirit.
He had coveted the throne for a long time, but he had no choice but to give up when he saw the predicament of the Old Zhu Household. However, now, under the leadership of his cousin Zhu Yanzu, the Old Zhu Household has reached an unprecedented peak.
Even the Hongwu reign of our own ancestor had never been so glorious. One can imagine that as time goes by, the whole world will inevitably become stronger and stronger until the great ambition of everyone becoming like a dragon is truly realized.
However, at this crucial moment, the younger cousin unexpectedly abdicated, thus splitting the emperor's power.
His battle flag represents the highest command authority of the army, is a treasure for suppressing the army's Fortune, and has many other wonderful uses.
Alongside it were the prohibition and the imperial seal, representing control over the martial arts world and control over court affairs, respectively.
There is no one yet to be chosen to carry out the ban, and the seal has been handed over to the ancestor for handling.
"That's because he has more important things to do!"
Standing on the deck, Comrade Old Zhu stared intently at the rapidly receding figure, lost in thought. Zhu Yunlu, standing beside him, was filled with reluctance and worry, with a premonition that she would never see that man again.
" Yunlu, this seal will be entrusted to you for safekeeping from now on. After all, I am getting old, and my potential cannot compare to yours."
With a sigh, Zhu Yuanzhang pushed the imperial seal in his hand into Zhu Yunlu's hands.
Now, there are very few people in Old Zhu Household who are qualified to hold this seal that represents the government affairs. Although Zhu Yunlu is a woman, she is intelligent and shrewd. In the past year, she has been by his side to assist in handling government affairs, and he recognizes her abilities.
Most importantly, there's the ambiguous relationship between this girl and that cheap grandson of the heir Zhu Yanzu; that alone is enough to make him invest.
As for the fact that a woman became emperor, it's not a big deal. Not to mention that the imperial seal only represents one-third of the imperial power, the fact that Empress Wu Zetian was once an empress is enough to shut everyone up.
If even that person could become emperor, why can't their Old Zhu Household's daughter?
Is it because they think the Old Zhu Household's knives aren't sharp?
Zhu Yunlu was taken aback by her ancestor's generosity. After realizing what was happening, she looked at the seal in her hand and ultimately did not refuse. A firmness appeared in the depths of her beautiful eyes.
She will definitely protect the Da Ming and wait for that man to return!
Leaving aside the Old Zhu Household's reaction, on the other side, after circling around to make sure no one was following him, Wang Hao changed his clothes, put on a bamboo hat to conceal his face, and arrived at the old Dongfang residence.
They sneaked into Dongfang Bai's boudoir without alerting anyone, and the girl was already waiting inside.
This was the time he had secretly arranged with this girl when he left Mount Tai.
"Wow! They've even prepared food and drinks for me!"
Looking at the sumptuous dishes and wine on the table, Wang Hao sat down with a smile, picked up his chopsticks, and took a bite. But after that one bite, he froze.
Huaxia is known as the Great Emperor of Foodies," with almost all Huaxia people being avid foodies. They are very knowledgeable and particular about food.
In Huaxia, the most basic requirement for a dish is that it must be visually appealing, fragrant, and delicious. These dishes are indeed excellent in terms of color and aroma, showcasing amazing knife skills and control.
It's just the taste!
"What? Doesn't it taste good?"
Noticing Wang Hao's unusual behavior, Dongfang Bai asked, appearing quite nervous.
This is her first time cooking, it should be pretty good!
"How could that be? I Xiao Bai you cooked this yourself, Xiaobai!"
With a gulp, Wang Hao forced down the mouthful of food, subtly revealing a hint of surprise.
The dishes served today were clearly not prepared by Granny Song, and given how terrible they tasted, the chef must have failed miserably.
Given the wealth of the old house in the East and the strictness of Granny Song, it's impossible that they would hire an unqualified chef. Therefore, there can only be one truth.
But since this girl is his wife, can he criticize her even if she does something terribly?
You should know this was the first time that girl had ever cooked for him!
"You're smart to know what's good for you!"
Relieved, Dongfang Bai proudly raised her head, revealing her long and delicate neck.
Wang Hao's eyes twitched at the sight, and he silently complained to himself.
Girl, don't you have any self-awareness about your cooking skills?
With your Sword Dao skills, you can indeed display unparalleled knife work, and the dishes you make are impeccable in appearance and aroma, but the actual taste...
Sigh! It's all tears when I think about it!
"Where's the old man? I need to talk to him about something."
Wang Hao changed the subject and inquired about that old fellow, Dugu Qiubai.
"So mysterious! Wait, I'll go call Master over!"
After staring at Wang Hao for a while, Dongfang Bai got up and left with suspicion.
After confirming that Dongfang Bai had gone far away, Wang Hao was about to pour the dishes on the table into his Spirit Sea Space to store them, but before he could do so, a red shadow flashed in front of the door, and Dongfang Bai suddenly returned.
"Don't you dare steal any food! If you dare move when I get back, you're dead!"
After giving Wang Hao a stern warning, Dongfang Bai slipped away to find his master, Dugu Qiubai, who had gone to cultivate in the mountains.
"Girl, where do you get the audacity to think I'd sneak a bite of this awful food?!"
Wang Hao was on the verge of tears. After such a warning, his previous ideas were clearly not going to work, and he could only sit there and wait miserably.
"Wait, I can temporarily shut down my sense of taste!"
Suddenly having thought of a solution, Wang Hao didn't dare to delay and quickly used his exquisite control over his body to temporarily disconnect the nerve network on his tongue.
In the past, he would have found it difficult to achieve this level of skill, but now, with his True Spirit Sword Intent breaking through to the Fourth Tier, his control over himself has reached an unimaginable level.
He now has complete control at the cellular level, so temporarily disconnecting a part of the neural network is not difficult for him.
A short while later, Dongfang Bai returned and nodded slightly in satisfaction when he saw that the food and drinks had indeed not been stolen.
Behind him stood Dugu Qiubai, his face contorted with grief, his gaze towards Wang Hao filled with resentment, like that of a woman confined to her chambers, filled with sorrow.
He had a premonition of this culinary disaster when he saw his disciple cooking today, and he made an excuse to go outside and cultivate so as not to be harmed.
But who would have thought that this girl would still find him and bring him back? Looking at the table full of bizarre dishes, he knew that he couldn't avoid this ordeal.
"Old man, come and have a taste. This was personally prepared by Xiao Bai."
Wang Hao warmly invited his cheap master to sit down next to him and generously filled the small bowl in front of him with food.
Although he had come up with a way to barely get by, he didn't mind finding someone to share the burden.
And that old fellow, Dugu Qiubai, is the best candidate.
"Start eating! Xiao Bai's cooking is delicious. If Xiao Bai hadn't warned me just now, I would have already finished it all."
Seeing that Dugu Qiubai remained unmoved, Wang Hao spoke with a grin while secretly giving him a dangerous look.
Yes, he was threatening the old man.
As long as his wife is happy, that's all that matters. And after this separation, who knows when he'll be able to return to the Central Plains? He certainly doesn't want to leave behind any bad memories.
That's why the old man had no choice but to eat today!
Seeing the subtle ferocity in Wang Hao's eyes, Dugu Qiubai wanted to curse, and he felt very regretful.
If I had known this would happen, I should have slapped that brat to death the first time I saw him, and I certainly shouldn't have taken him as my disciple.
That brat really hasn't given up on his idea of betraying his master and ancestors!
However, Dugu Qiubai was a seasoned veteran. He quickly changed his mind and picked up his chopsticks to fill Wang Hao's small bowl with food, looking at him with the concern of an old father. "This was Xiao Bai for you by Xiaobai. I can't finish it all, you should too!"
"That's only right!"
Wang Hao remained expressionless, still wearing that look of joy and anticipation, and wolfed down the food in his bowl.
Just Master Hao, I've temporarily disconnected my taste buds from the neural network, so I can swallow even the most monstrous and disgusting dishes.
You, an old-fashioned guy from the old days, think you can compare to me, Master Hao?
Then a strange scene unfolded at the table: the two displayed an odd harmony and concern, constantly serving each other food. Before long, a large table of dishes and wine were consumed by the two of them.
"That kid's ruthless; he actually endured to this extent!"
Feeling his tongue completely numb and his stomach throbbing with pain, Dugu Qiubai looked at Wang Hao Wang Hao, who still had a delighted expression, and was quite impressed with this wicked disciple who was thinking of betraying his master and ancestors at this moment.
He had personally experienced this bizarre cuisine, and even with his strong willpower, he almost fainted.
But Wang Hao didn't show the slightest abnormality throughout, as if it were truly a delicacy. Even with his keen eyesight, he couldn't detect any flaws.
Dugu Qiubai secretly admired him, unaware that Wang Hao on the other side also secretly admired him.
Such terrifyingly bizarre cuisine was eaten without batting an eye by the cheap chef, who even praised and commented on it from time to time, as if it were truly an unparalleled delicacy.
This old guy's patience and acting skills are quite impressive!
As expected, experience matters!
Meanwhile, Dongfang Bai was shocked by the two strangely behaving men. Seeing them wolfing down their food, with soup flying everywhere, he really lost his appetite.
Of course, this was Wang Hao's intention.
He knew this girl had a slight obsession with cleanliness, so he ate rather wildly, splattering soup everywhere.
Given that girl's obsessive-compulsive nature, there's virtually no way she would eat it.
The result was clearly a great success. Dongfang Bai and that girl only ate the white rice in their small bowl the whole time, without touching the dishes on the table at all.
Fortunately, the white rice was steamed by Granny Song herself. It wasn't the most delicious, but it wasn't bad either, and it had a unique flavor.
"You two young lovers, keep chatting. I won't disturb you any longer. I'm going out for a walk to digest my food!"
Wiping his mouth, Dugu Qiubai tactfully got up to take his leave. Only after leaving the old mansion in the east did he slip to a corner and vomit violently, expelling everything he had eaten.
I have no idea what that cheap disciple put into those culinary abominations. After eating them, not only did my mouth and tongue become numb, but my stomach and intestines also suffered unbearable pain. They were practically poison that would pierce my guts!