Chapter 56 Breakthrough (First Order)

"Push harder, push harder!"

"Empress Defei, please hold on!"

"Quick, quick, go get some hot water..."

The Imperial Palace, inside Yong'an Palace.

Concubine De was giving birth, and outside the side room, Zheng Yi and a group of people were waiting.

After his fifth birth, Zheng Yi was already very familiar with the process and did not feel the nervousness he had when he first became a father.

Concubine Duan Xu Qingluan was extremely nervous and kept looking into the side room from time to time.

"Your Majesty! What took Sister Changle so long? Is there anything wrong?"

"No, I have to go in and take a look~"

"Hey, you can't have children, what are you going to do?"

Zheng Yi quickly grabbed Xu Qingluan and advised: "Just wait here, there are midwives and doctors inside, why are you in such a hurry?"

"I, your concubine, am not concerned about Sister Changle, ah..."

"Don't worry, Luan'er, don't go in and join in the fun."

"Your Majesty, do you think Sister Changle will give birth to a prince?"

"Whether it's a prince or a princess, I like them all."

Zheng Yi secretly put his arm around Xu Qingluan's waist and said, "Just like our little Xuan'er~"

"Your Majesty, there are so many people here~"

“Who dares to look?”

The eunuchs and palace maids around hurriedly lowered their heads and laughed secretly.

There were also Concubine Bi, Concubine Zhen, and Jie'er Yu'er who were just sitting aside with envious looks on their faces.

Now in the entire harem, the empress dowager worships Buddha and does not care about worldly affairs, the empress is imprisoned in Kunning Palace, and the concubine is also imprisoned in Yonghe Palace.

Only Concubine Duan, Concubine De, Concubine Bi and Concubine Zhen were left.

Concubine Duan and Concubine De were good friends, and the other two concubines were no match for Concubine Duan.

The four girls respected Concubine Duan and did not dare to say anything.

In addition, Zheng Yi favored Concubine Duan alone, and he slept in Concubine Duan's palace four or five days out of ten.

The remaining Bipin and Zhen Guiren could only get one or two, which was really enviable.

At this moment, Zheng Yi was looking towards the east side of Yong'an Palace.

That is the palace of Yong'an Palace, where Defei's relatives usually live when they come.

At this time, there were two people in different rooms.

The virtuous prince, Zheng Zongxian.

Leader of the Shadow Guard, Chen Liancang.

Zheng Yi made such arrangements in order to test the effect of the pure yin energy.

Is it really what he thought?
Both of them are at the peak of the Grandmaster realm, only one step away from the Innate realm.

If Zheng Yi's guess is correct, can the two of them break through under the influence of pure yin energy?
If they can break through, Dayu will have three innate realm warriors.

And he can also confirm more clearly the effect of the innate pure yin energy!
"Old Chen, why did His Majesty ask us to stay here while Concubine De gave birth?"

It was really boring, the virtuous prince asked helplessly in secret.

Chen Liancang said: "My Lord, I don't know, maybe it's to protect Concubine De."

"Hehehe... Now that you and the Shadow Guards are in the Imperial Palace, who dares to act presumptuously?"

The virtuous prince laughed and said, "Even my sister-in-law was taken away by you..."

Chen Liancang said: "My worthy prince, please be careful with your words. We are only doing things for His Majesty..."

"Besides, the Queen Mother is devoted to Buddhism and spends the whole day worshipping Buddha in Yuhua Pavilion. Her freedom is not affected at all."

"Really? Imprison the Queen Mother. My nephew is really domineering!"

Prince Xian shook his head and said, "But the royal family has already said a lot. You should take some time to persuade His Majesty. After all, she is the Queen Mother. Even if she has done something wrong, she should consider the face of the royal family."

"The other day, a prince's wife came to the palace to pay respects to the empress dowager, but was stopped by the eunuchs, who said that the empress dowager was not feeling well and should not see guests. How bold!"

"I am only a servant, and I dare not get involved in the affairs of the royal family. My Lord, please seek help from someone else."

"Hey, you old dog, you are so slippery, are you really incapable of compromise?"

"I only obey your majesty's orders. If the wise prince can persuade your majesty, I will do my best."

"Ah, Your Majesty? After Concubine De gives birth, I will take this opportunity to discuss things with Your Majesty. After all, you are the Queen Mother of a country."

While the two were chatting, several figures in the cabinet office next to the Hall of Supreme Harmony were looking towards the harem.

Lu Xiangqing and Cui Jinghao remained silent, only a few other ministers were discussing.

"Today is the day when Concubine De gives birth. I wonder if she can give birth to a prince for Dayu?"

"Your Majesty already has four daughters. If you don't have a prince yet..."

"Shh... Shut up! How can you talk about this openly?"

"No news yet?"

"It should be soon. If there is any news, the eunuch will pass it on..."

Throughout the imperial palace and court, countless people were looking towards the harem, as if they were waiting for something.

“Wow, wow~~!!”

Finally, with a clear and loud cry, the door of the room was opened by the wet nurse, who walked out quickly holding a swaddling baby.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"The Empress Defei has given birth, and both mother and daughter are safe!"

"It's a little princess~"

"Wow! So cute~"

Mother and daughter are safe?

The expressions of several people changed slightly, but Zheng Yi had already known it and said, "Okay, let's see the reward!"

"Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty..."

"Sister Changle gave birth to a daughter? Hurry and show her to me!"

Xu Qingluan also excitedly hugged the child and teased him happily.

"The eyes are like Changle's sister, and the nose is like your majesty, so cute~"

Concubine Bi and Concubine Zhen also came over and teased the child in a low voice.

"Oh! You're so cute, can I hug you?"

"Yu'er also wants to have a baby~"

Looking at the two pretty little girls, Concubine Duan also teased, "You are Yu'er, right? You want to have a baby at such a young age. Who are you going to give birth to?"

Yu'er raised her little head and said, "Of course it's for Brother Emperor. My sister and I are both Brother Emperor's concubines~"

The faces of several people changed and they looked at Concubine Zhen.

Even Concubine Duan glanced at Zheng Yi, and then looked at Concubine Zhen and her mother and daughter.

"Lady Zhen, this is the harem. We can talk about some things behind closed doors, but if they get out..."

Concubine Zhen was also startled, and quickly pulled Jie'er and Yu'er to kneel on the ground: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, Concubine Duan, Jie'er and Yu'er are still young and naive, I hope..."

"No problem."

Zheng Yi waved his hand and said, "Get up, Jie'er and Yu'er are so cute, I like them very much too."

"Luan'er, Jie'er and Yu'er have special identities. You will know it later."

Dong Yunjie and Dong Yunyu are the daughters of Dong Yunfeng, and Dong Yunfeng is the heir of a cultivation family.

Although he does not have the qualifications to practice Taoism, there is no guarantee that Jie'er and Yu'er may have the qualifications.

However, he is still young and has no skills in cultivation, so I can only keep him for now.

Anyway, they are just two little girls, so it won’t take much effort.

Moreover, Jie'er and Yu'er were also very cute and lively. Every time he went to Concubine Zhen's room, the two girls would keep pestering him to play.

Even late at night, the two little girls would sneak between him and Concubine Zhen and sleep with their arms around his shoulders.

The two little girls have long regarded him as their father.

"This……"

The eyes of several women moved slightly, and Concubine Duan frowned and looked at Concubine Zhen, saying, "Get up."

"Thank you very much, Empress Duan..."

Jie'er and Yu'er stood behind Concubine Zhen, looking at His Majesty and Concubine Duan strangely.

What happened to the Emperor brother and Concubine Duan sister?
Why are you angry?

Is the mother pulling their little hands so hard?

Several people had different thoughts, but Zheng Yi sensed the pure yin energy gradually dissipating from the child and nodded secretly in his heart.

It seems that there will be no such thing as replacing the prince with a cat today.

He is still haunted by what the Queen Mother and the Empress did.

After the room was cleaned, Zheng Yi took Xu Qingluan and the child in.

"Your Majesty~"

Defei Li Changle had recovered a lot by now, and whispered: "I am incompetent and cannot give birth to a prince for Your Majesty."

Zheng Yi comforted her, "My beloved concubine, I like your words very much, too. Lie down and rest quickly."

Concubine Duan also said: "Don't worry, sister Changle, there is still a lot of time, you will definitely be able to give birth to a prince for His Majesty!"

"The elder sister is making fun of the younger sister~"

"Your Majesty, please give the child a name, she is so cute~"

Zheng Yi said the name he had thought of long ago: "Like the maker of the instrument, his words are good, and he will be happy forever."

"Le'er, our daughter will be named 'Zheng Yuyang' and given the title 'Princess Weiyang'!"

"Princess Weiyang, it complements your name very well."

"Weiyang, Weiyang..."

De Fei muttered a few words, then smiled happily and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty~!"

“Buzz…~!”

At this moment, Zheng Yi keenly felt a strange fluctuation coming from the surrounding air.

Xu Qingluan, who was standing by, reacted even more urgently. She quickly stood beside Zheng Yi and said, "Your Majesty! This aura... there is a warrior breaking through!"

"A warrior in the Xiantian realm!"

"Inside the palace!"

Zheng Yi's heart was moved, and he quickly comforted her: "My beloved concubine, have a good rest, I will be back soon."

"Okay, Your Majesty, Your Majesty, be careful~!"

The group filed out, and at this time the imperial guards in the palace were also alarmed, and many of them ran here and guarded in front of Zheng Yi. Everyone's eyes were looking at the wing room on the east side of Yong'an Palace.

In other words, the two rooms were only about three or five meters apart.

Two completely different auras gushed out from that room.

One of them was eerie and cold, and in a trance, several dark shadows rushed out from the room.

The few Royal Guards who were nearby felt as if they were falling into an icy cave and were shaking all over.

From Zheng Yi's perspective, a large number of dark shadows were shrouding the palace, and the figures were hazy and almost like ghosts.

In a trance, one could even hear bursts of low howling of evil spirits.

"Is that... the room where Chen Liancang is staying?"

Zheng Yi murmured, it was just as he expected.

He relied on the daughters born by several concubines, and the pure yin energy could indeed affect the cultivation of warriors!

This time when Concubine De gave birth to a daughter, he deliberately arranged Chen Liancang and Prince Xian to be nearby, hoping that they would absorb the pure yin energy first and fastest.

As expected, just one stick of incense time after Concubine De gave birth, Chen Liancang had a reaction!
This aura is the movement of breaking through from the Grandmaster realm to the Innate realm!

The vital energy of heaven and earth produces corresponding phenomena due to the martial artist's cultivation and internal strength!
This strange phenomenon lasted for no more than ten breaths, and a violent fluctuation was heard again in the room on the other side.

"Ouch~!"

A green light rushed out from the room, forcing back Chen Liancang's dark shadow.

At the same time, this green light actually formed a figure in the air that looked like a giant python, roaring towards the sky.

Wise Prince!
Zheng Zongxian!
He...also broke through!
A warrior in the Xiantian realm!
By looking at the changes in the celestial phenomena caused by the two people's breakthroughs, we can see the differences in the techniques they practiced.

The martial arts that Chen Liancang practiced was the "Black Lotus Manual", which enabled him to develop an inner force that was feminine and strange, rich in corrosive power, and extremely fast, making his entire temperament become extremely gloomy.

Zheng Yi did not know the martial arts practiced by Prince Xian, but it should have been passed down from the royal family and possessed a majestic aura.

"Om..."

In mid-air, two completely different auras collided with each other, eroded each other, and bit and fought against each other.

But the same aura continued to rise.

The air waves rolled and filled the entire palace.

"Retreat! Everyone retreat!"

At Zheng Yi's command, the surrounding imperial guards quickly retreated, leaving a large open space.

"Guard the Yong'an Palace, no one is allowed to approach!"

"promise!"

Soon, the entire Yong'an Palace was guarded by the Imperial Guards.

There are many shadow guards around, protecting us.

It took the two of them most of the day to break through.

Concubine Duan and others had already been sent back by Zheng Yi.

It was not until late at night that the two of them made a breakthrough and came in front of Zheng Yi.

"Your humble servant greets His Majesty!"

"My two beloved ministers, please stand up!"

Zheng Yi raised his hand and said, "How do you feel, my dear ministers? Have you made a breakthrough?"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Prince Xian was the first to speak: "Old Chen and I have both broken through to the Xiantian realm!"

"This feeling... is truly mysterious."

Zheng Yi became interested: "Oh? Can you tell me how you made the breakthrough?"

The virtuous prince looked at Chen Liancang, who thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, I have mentioned the changes in the vitality of heaven and earth before. Today, when Concubine De gave birth to a daughter, the changes in the vitality of heaven and earth became even clearer."

"It was under the influence of the heaven and earth's vitality that I was able to break through by chance."

"I think the virtuous prince should have sensed it as well."

Prince Xian nodded and said, "Yes, the vitality of the heaven and earth in Yong'an Palace did undergo a slight change at that time, which is why we were able to break through by chance!"

"The changes in the vital energy of heaven and earth... is this really the case?"

Zheng Yi whispered, already feeling certain in his heart.

"His Majesty!"

Prince Xian suddenly added: "The fact that Concubine De gave birth to a child has prompted me and Old Chen to make a breakthrough. This is truly a great blessing. May God bless our Dayu!"

"This child is our Great Yu's lucky star. Has Your Majesty named him yet?"

"Yes, her name is Zheng Yuyang, and her title is Princess Weiyang."

"Weiyang? Weiyang?"

Prince Xian murmured, "What a good name, Changle Weiyang, it complements the name of Concubine De."

"Weiyang Weiyang, the name of the main hall of the former emperor's palace, is really grand!"

"It is a great fortune for our dynasty that Lord Li has this grandson!"

"Mr. Li... Li Changfeng?"

Li Changfeng, the Minister of War, is the father of Concubine De and also one of the ministers in the court.

"Xu Mujun is busy with the war in the northern border and cannot spare time, so he orders Li Changfeng to join the cabinet."

"promise!"

"His Majesty!"

The virtuous prince suddenly said, "I have another favor to ask of you."

"Uncle, please speak."

"Now that Concubine De has given birth to a child, there are two innate strong men in the court. This is God's blessing to Dayu."

"The Queen Mother and the Empress are both your Majesty's closest relatives, but they can only live in seclusion in the palace. If this matter were to get out, it would be detrimental to your Majesty's reputation."

The virtuous prince bowed and said:

"The queen is the mother of Dayu."

"The Queen Mother is also the mother of Your Majesty."

"They have done nothing wrong. I hope Your Majesty will forgive them for the Queen Mother and the Empress who have been thinking of Your Majesty wholeheartedly."

Zheng Yi tapped the table with one hand, looked at Prince Xian and said, "Since it is the Emperor's uncle who is asking for mercy, I will naturally consider it carefully."

"Once the queen recovers, she will be able to walk freely."

If it was an ordinary uncle asking for mercy, Zheng Yi would naturally not agree.

But a martial artist in the Xiantian realm gave him a lot more bargaining chips.

Moreover, he would have to trouble this imperial uncle with something later, so he had to give him some face.

The Queen can be released, but the Queen Mother...

Just stay here quietly.

"But my mother...she volunteered to go to Yuhua Pavilion to worship Buddha and pray for the royal heirs. I can't refuse her. What do you think, uncle?"

"This……"

The virtuous prince smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "Everything is subject to the orders of His Majesty!"

At this moment, Liu Chengen walked in quickly and whispered, "Your Majesty, Ma Jinwu wants to see you."

"Oh? Ma Jinwu? Wuzhou? Let him in!"

The virtuous prince said tactfully: "Since Your Majesty has important matters to attend to, I will take my leave..."

"Wait a moment, my lord. This matter is related to the martial arts world. Your uncle can stay and discuss it together."

"Wulin?"

Prince Xian was completely confused, but since His Majesty had already said so, he had no choice but to stay.

Soon, Ma Jinwu walked in, looking extremely excited.

Xiao Guizi also accompanied them.

"I pay my respects to Your Majesty!"

"I have met the virtuous prince..."

"Get up."

Zheng Yi raised his hand and said, "What's the matter that makes you so anxious to see me?"

"Your Majesty, this..."

Ma Jinwu hesitated for a moment and glanced at Prince Xian.

"It's okay. The virtuous prince is the emperor's uncle. There's no need to avoid him on this matter."

"promise!"

Ma Jinwu said immediately: "Your Majesty, Wuzhou has received information that the Shenji Camp broke through Wuzhou Yujian Villa three days ago! More than 3,000 disciples of Yujian Villa were all killed, the mountain gate was broken, and the owner of Yujian Villa, Shen Qiyun and his people were all killed. No one escaped!"

As soon as these words fell, the virtuous prince beside him said in shock: "Your Majesty! Yujian Villa, Yujian Villa is just a martial arts sect, why do you want to..."

"I remember that there are still a few swords from Yujian Villa in the Emperor's uncle's mansion."

Prince Xian said, "That's right, Your Majesty. Winter Blade, Summer Rain, and Canyang, these three swords were all purchased by me from Yujian Villa!"

"Xiao Guizi, go ahead and tell me."

"promise!"

Xiao Guizi said quickly, "Your Majesty, we relied on the magic soldiers of the Divine Machine Camp to break through Yujian Villa, and looted more than 200 blacksmith workshops, weapon shops, etc. under the name of Yujian Villa."

"We found more than 8,600 swords, 12,000 knives, and 5,000 spears in the manor."

"Axes, whips, and spears are countless."

"In addition, we found 826 pieces of Mingguang armor, more than 1,200 pieces of fish scale armor, more than 5,000 pieces of ordinary leather armor, and more than 2,200 pieces of fine steel shields..."

As Xiao Guizi was still speaking, Zheng Yi and Prince Xian's faces turned extremely ugly.

Just weapons.

Although the number is large, it is within their tolerance range.

But... armor!
The laws of Dayu stipulate that anyone who privately keeps three sets of armor will be charged with treason!

This Yu Jian Villa has nearly ten thousand pieces of armor privately stored!

What are they going to do?
As for the crime of treason, it was considered too easy for them.

There are only a few people in Yu Jian Villa, and what's the purpose of making so many sets of armor?
Qingzhou rebellion?

How could that bunch of peasants have so much money to buy so much armor!

"His Majesty!"

Prince Xian immediately said: "Yujian Villa is plotting treason, please kill the entire clan!"

Xiao Guizi continued, "Your Majesty, I found several secret letters in the villa."

"This matter is of great importance. I hope Your Majesty..."

(End of this chapter)