Chapter 996 - 1004: Arranging a Marriage for the Crown Prince_2

To him, the lives of unrelated people are no different from ants.

But Xue Gu immediately recognized Zhang Feng.

"It's him, it's definitely him. That day, I saw with my own eyes he killed Lord Zhongli." Xue Gu glared at Zhang Feng with hateful eyes, wishing to drink his blood.

"Slander, Your Majesty, he is slandering." Zhang Feng was still stubborn.

"Hmph, even if it is slander, can what I heard be false? That's what you said yourself, you filthy wretch, you're not even worth dying."

As the words fell, a powerful aura was imposed upon him, Zhang Feng let out a weak "uh" sound, his Upper Grade Cultivation dispersed like air at this moment, not only that, his breathing weakened significantly.

"You... I..." At this moment, Zhang Feng found his breathing difficult, with only half a breath left.

It turned out that Chen Mo had abolished his cultivation, severed his heart veins, but did not let him die completely, leaving him with half a breath.

Chen Mo said: "Next, I will have you taste the screams of over two thousand wronged souls of Great Wei warriors."

Speaking, Chen Mo turned to Nangong Xian and said: "Break his hands and feet, bind him with chains, and throw him into the sea to feed the fish."

Nowadays, even if Chen Mo did not do this, Zhang Feng would at most survive less than an hour, as his heart veins had been severed.

And Chen Mo's method was clearly to let him experience the pain of drowning without self-rescue, only being able to see his own death bit by bit before dying.

According to Xue Gu, that day, many warriors actually encountered the massacre of Zhang Feng and his allies. After falling into the water, not dying immediately, some still had a breath, but ultimately, due to injuries, even those skilled at swimming drowned and froze to death in the sea.

That kind of despair, Chen Mo must let Zhang Feng experience it as well.

"Yes."

Soon, Nangong Xian called for two Fish Scale Guards, broke Zhang Feng's hands and feet, bound him with dozens of pounds of chains, then carried Zhang Feng, while he was pleading, from the ship into the sea.

In the blink of an eye, a "splash" sound was heard, the water splash was small, sinking quickly after hitting the water, in the blink of an eye, the figure disappeared.

"Good." Xue Gu clapped and cheered.

And when Zhang Feng's heart veins were severed, his hands and feet broken, bound, then thrown overboard, Nangong Jin witnessed the entire process with his own eyes.

He was so frightened that cold sweat came out, his whole body shivering, he urgently said: "Spare my life, Your Majesty, this really has nothing to do with me, please, Your Majesty, spare my life."

Unfortunately, he was being held down, he couldn't even kowtow, he didn't dare to call himself "minister" anymore.

"Xian brother, plead with Your Majesty, we are of the same clan, brothers, I arranged Ru'Er's marriage."

Seeing Chen Mo unmoved, Nangong Jin could only shift his thoughts to Nangong Xian.

Nangong Xian pretended not to see.

Nangong Jin felt utterly despondent, could only opt for the second best option, and said: "Request Your Majesty give a quick death, if possible, spare the lives of my wife and children, they truly know nothing."

He couldn't see Chen Mo's expression because he couldn't lift his head, didn't know if Chen Mo would have mercy on him, felt fearful in his heart.

Just then, the pressure on his body dispersed, he suddenly felt relaxed.

As he thought Chen Mo would spare him.

Chen Mo spoke: "I can give you a quick death, even let you leave a bloodline. But, what can you give me?"

Hearing this, Nangong Jin was stunned.

What can he give him?

Now he only has property, want this?

Clearly not needed, he can take it himself.

He was smart, quickly understanding the key point, said: "Your Majesty, I know there is an Immortal Island overseas."

Chen Mo pretended not to know: "Oh?"

...

Chaoping County.

In the height of summer, Wu Mi and the concubines were all hiding indoors.

Of course, fearing the sun is one thing.

More importantly, they've stayed here long enough, no longer have the initial freshness or joy from visiting the seaside.

Another reason is the absence of Chen Mo's company.

Women dress up for those who appreciate them, but one aspect of dressing up is to attract men.

Otherwise, sometimes they don't even want to doll up, makeup is such a hassle.

Just them playing by the sea, dressing scantily for whom?

They couldn't possibly sneak around Chen Mo to flirt with men.

In Wu Mi's room, several square tables were arranged in three rows, covered with soft rugs, with 136 White Jade Tokens laid out, these were mahjong sets crafted by craftsmen under Chen Mo's command before he left, he also taught Wu Mi and the others how to play.

Though many square tables were set, there were several sets of mahjong, each time not all seats were filled, aside from some struggling to learn, needing to tend to children, others simply didn't like it.

Like Zhao Yushu, Nalan Yiren, and Wanyan Ya.

However, dislike is one thing, playing poorly is another.

Yet they all enjoyed watching, finding it more interesting than playing.

Only four tables were actively playing.

Sixteen charming ladies sat around the tables, their expressions varied.

They sat with intention.

For instance, Wu Mi, Yi Shiyin, Xia Zhiqing, and Xia Zhining comprised one table.

Liang Xue, Ning Wan, Nangong Ru, and Chu Juan formed another.

Xiao Yunxi, Xiao Ya, Chu Ran, and Liang Ji constituted yet another.

Hmm, Han Anniang was tending to children.

Xiao Yunxi wearing a thin purple gauze dress, her ample bosom ranking among the top three, naturally exuding and loving sweat, coupled with the sunny River Sea, she couldn't help but undo a couple of buttons to cool off.

But as soon as she did, someone remarked: "The children are watching, it's not appropriate."

Xiao Yunxi glanced at the children: Chen Nian Mo brought by Han Anniang, Chen Le'an of Chu Ran, and Chen Xi of Yue Ruyan, offhandedly said: "They're just kids, what's the worry?"

Saying this, she still buttoned up.

Of course, she only saw Chen Nian Mo, Chen Le'an, and Chen Xi were still young.

If Chen Nuo, Chen Jia, or Chen Zhong were around, Xiao Yunxi wouldn't behave the same.

Given the topic of children, Xiao Yunxi casually asked Wu Mi, "Empress, how old is the Crown Prince?"

"Almost seven." Wu Mi replied smiling.

"Ah, Ms. Mi, the Crown Prince is almost seven!" exclaimed Xiaolu, she hadn't kept track, how quickly the Crown Prince grew!

"Xiaolu, you're such a useless aunt, forgetting even the Crown Prince's age." Han Anniang smiled, "Hopefully you haven't forgotten Nian Mo's age too."

"How could I?" Xiaolu said, pushing out a tile, "Two bamboo."

"Kan."

Wu Mi wore a bright yellow palace skirt, neatly dressed, years of being an Empress had nurtured a regal demeanor, making her appear graceful and poised.

"Jia'Er is growing up, joining us isn't quite appropriate, I'm considering discussing with His Majesty upon his return, about letting Jia'Er move out and start his own residence." Wu Mi swept over the White Jade Tokens, then picked one and played a four-character.

Nearing table, Liang Ji intercepted, "The Crown Prince is only seven, moving out now is too early, typically sixteen is when one moves out. If staying together feels inconvenient, living separately within the palace solves it, being in the same palace allows for easy meetings, moving out complicates it."

Given Liang Ji's history as Empress and Empress Dowager, she offered her suggestion.

"Indeed, palaces aren't lacking space these days, we could assign a separate one to Jia'Er." Wu Mi contemplated, then agreed.

The women voiced no objection.

At this moment, Xiao Yunxi interjected: "Sure it's early for him to move out, but we could seek a Crown Prince Consort for him."

The Crown Prince, being the nation's heir, in past dynasties, even during toddler years, a search began, during those eras of state war, heirs needed early nurturing.

With that said, the women's minds soon began plotting.

Xiao Yunxi spoke up: "I have a great-grand niece, who matches the Crown Prince in age, quite sweet, a suitable match."

"Empress, I have a niece, thirteen years old, gentle and beautiful, somewhat mature, but as the saying goes, older girls are more caring, she could be the Crown Prince's secondary consort, she could enter the palace to serve now." Madam Gan shared her intentions.