Chapter 672: Chapter 672: Ahhh, Madam Is Pregnant!

Early the next morning, the civil and military officials stood at the entrance of the Golden Throne Hall in Beiyue, the atmosphere in the palace was solemn.

Commander of the Hanlin Army, Huo Cheng, stood with his eyes lowered.

Ye Xiuhan leisurely walked over and stood still. The civil and military officials shouted in unison towards the Golden Throne Hall: “Your Majesty!”

Each of them wanted Xiao Luobai to give a fair explanation to the soldiers and the people.

Because Xiao Luobai ignored them entirely, and now Dayu was pressing closely, they could only wait to die, fortunately, Dayu’s army had not harmed a single soldier of theirs.

“Your Majesty, reports from the border have come that all five cities near Nie City have surrendered to Dayu!”

“Your Majesty, their garrison and the people willingly surrendered!”

“Your Majesty, Beiyue still has thirteen cities, are you just going to watch them all become part of Dayu?”

“Your Majesty, go and listen on the streets to what the people are saying now. They also want to become citizens of Dayu. They say in Dayu, no household closes its doors at night, and they live without worry. Your Majesty, if you don’t wake up soon, Beiyue will be finished!”

Huo Cheng couldn’t bear it any longer. He wanted to resign from his position. He stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, I request…”

Before he finished speaking, the gates of the Golden Throne Hall slowly opened, and Xiao Luobai stepped out.

The ministers were stunned. Xiao Luobai was not wearing the dragon robe, dressed instead in white, with black hair tied up by a white ribbon, looking at them with a calm expression.

“I was sick for a while, not knowing what illness caused my extreme change in temperament. Some have told me it might be poisonous insect poison, perhaps you don’t believe it. I have not been a good emperor, I have let you and the people down.”

The civil and military officials looked at each other puzzled, what was wrong with His Majesty?

Why did he have injuries on the corners of his lips and nose, yet a calm smile on his face?

Xiao Luobai nodded lightly and continued, “From today on, I am no longer your emperor. The Imperial Jade Seal is with Dayu’s emperor and empress, Dayu has surrounded us, our army once defeated by Great General Zhan Lan can now only lose, not win. The emperor of Dayu and I do not wish for the people to suffer due to war, so I entrust the people and you to Dayu’s emperor and empress.”

Now the civil and military officials were completely shocked, and after the shock passed, everyone was in uproar.

Xiao Luobai was going to abdicate, the realm was about to change hands!

“Henceforth, Dayu’s emperor and empress will be our rulers in Beiyue?”

“In the past three years, the people of former Western Rong lived very well under Dayu, with little interference, which is actually a good thing.”

“Only with unification can there be no war, and the people can enjoy peace!”

“Indeed, in this sense, our emperor is quite wise!”

Ye Xiuhan looked calmly towards Xiao Luobai, noticing he seemed more normal than before.

So Xiao Luobai was sick, yet unfortunately, Mu Yan predicted it right, he would become Mu Yan’s Great General?

Why did he feel so unwilling deep down!

For some reason, he always felt a strange familiarity with Mu Yan, like a younger brother seeing an older brother, wanting to punch him but afraid they’d be outmatched, wanting to run away but unable to.

Huo Cheng, initially indignant and eager to resign, upon hearing that Zhan Lan and Mu Yan were taking over Beiyue, couldn’t help but notice he couldn’t suppress the corners of his lips.

He internally called out, Amitabha Buddha, heaven bless, Xiao Luobai’s appearance was too timely, otherwise he would truly be embarrassed.

Among the civil and military officials, some rejoiced while others worried. Those with joy were officials who cared for the people, while those who worried were corrupt officials exploiting the people.

It was heard that Dayu’s emperor had a particularly ruthless way of dealing with corrupt officials, and Dayu’s officials were truly like parental figures in the hearts of the people.

If Dayu’s emperor decided to dig up old debts, trouble would ensue.

…

Three days later, Dayu’s army entered the royal city of Beiyue, and an unexpected scene unfolded.

The guards at the city gates opened them, and the people welcomed them lining the streets.

This was a scene that Qin Xiangming never dared to dream of.

His son Qin Yan, grandsons Qin Jingshuo and Qin Yizhuo rode on tall horses with their hearts full of excitement because they were welcomed by the smiles of the people.

“Have you heard? After we belong to Dayu, we will also be exempt from taxes for three years, and Dayu’s emperor plans to vigorously develop national strength, and severely deal with corrupt officials!”

“Yes, I heard that regardless of family wealth or poverty, every child will have access to education!”

“By heaven, what a blessing in disguise, Beiyue can also enjoy the good days like the people of Dayu!”

“Dayu’s emperor and empress love the people like their children, it’s the people’s fortune!”

Previously, under Dayu’s rule, the people’s lives were far better than when the king of Western Rong was in power, and Dayu did not change the lifestyle habits of the Western Rong people, giving them maximum freedom to develop and grow.

No tributes, no taxes, encouraging marriage, cultivating farmland, channeling water into canals, and bringing new crafts with Dayu’s skilled artisans.

All these were the prosperity seen by the people of Beiyue, hence their hearts yearned for it.

Zhan Lan stood atop the six-story Tengyu Pavilion, watching Beiyue’s people welcoming her grandfather, uncles, and cousins along the roads.

Xiao Luobai indeed failed as an emperor over the years, who would wish for another country’s emperor to govern their own country.

However, whoever brings tangible benefits to the people is the emperor they will support.

Mu Yan lightly hugged her from behind.

“Lan’er, let’s go back tomorrow!”

Zhan Lan nodded, “Alright, with Ye Xiuhan in Beiyue, we don’t have to worry for now.”

Mu Yan’s eyes showed a tinge of displeasure, “You seem quite assured about him.”

Zhan Lan turned her gaze and lightly poked Mu Yan’s forehead, “Are you jealous?”

Mu Yan grabbed her hand, “Not at all, I always feel like I’ve seen Ye Xiuhan before, sometimes when I see him, I feel oddly familiar and want to punch him.”

Zhan Lan’s eyes lit up, “You feel so too? I think he resembles you a bit.”

Mu Yan suddenly tightened his grip on her hand, “Even if he’s a bit like me, he’s not me, you must not like him.”

Zhan Lan glanced at him, “I only have one heart, where could I find room to like so many people.”

Mu Yan’s eyes curved with pride, he smiled and embraced Zhan Lan gently saying, “Lan’er, our future children will definitely be as beautiful as you.”

Zhan Lan raised her brows gently, “And like you, they’ll be strong and upright men.”

Mu Yan sighed gently, placing his hand on Zhan Lan’s stomach, “Little one, if you’re a boy, I’ll send you to the Dark Guard Camp to be raised by Vermilion Bird!”

“Mu Yan, you still want Vermilion Bird to be a bachelor for life and have him raise your son? Be reasonable!”

Mu Yan’s lips curled up, “Just let Vermilion Bird raise him, we’ll then have another one.”

“Wishful thinking.” Zhan Lan scolded.

Mu Yan laughed, “Alright alright, then we won’t have a second one!”

Vermilion Bird just came upstairs when he heard Master and Madam talking about a child.

To him, it was earth-shattering news, constantly echoing in his mind, he stood there dumbfounded, then finally processed it.

Ah! Ah! Ah!

What did he just hear?

Madam is pregnant!

Oh heavens, madam is pregnant!