Miao Jing grinned. “Your Majesty, how could I fail in the task you entrusted to me? I confirmed it with Rong Huo.”
Qing Yun smiled. “Where is he?”
“In the dungeon!” Miao Jing replied. “That man was a tough one. It took all of Mang Liu three months to finally catch him by the tail.”
Qing Yun stood up, smiling. “Keep him locked up tight. He’s the key to sending Zhan straight to hell!” Then, turning his gaze to the line of elderly ministers, he added, “At your age, it’s time you all retired.”
The ministers fell to the ground, exclaiming, “Your Majesty!”
Qing Yun frowned, then suddenly smirked. “How many women did you find?”
Hearing this, the ministers were overjoyed, quickly answering, “Twenty! All of them are as beautiful as flowers, from prominent families.”
“Hahaha!” Unexpectedly, Qing Yun burst into laughter. “Twenty! Are you hoping I’ll die in bed?”
At these words, the ministers' faces turned pale, and Miao Jing, standing nearby, couldn’t contain his laughter, doubling over in fits of amusement.
Qing Yun glared at the ministers. “A bunch of useless fools. You ignore the important matters and focus on these ridiculous schemes. How much money did you take from these women’s families? Are you not getting enough to eat? From now on, anyone who dares meddle in my personal affairs should be ready to pack up and leave! Don’t preach loyalty and duty while hiding lust and greed in your hearts! Get out!”
The ministers scrambled to flee, rolling away as quickly as they could.
“Hahaha!” Miao Jing was laughing so hard that tears streamed down his face.
Qing Yun paid no attention to him, sitting back down and gazing at the falling autumn leaves.
When Miao Jing finally composed himself, he stood next to Qing Yun and, in a more serious tone, said, “Your Majesty, to be honest, they aren’t wrong. How can a king have no children? It’s unreasonable.”
Qing Yun closed his eyes. “You don’t understand. In the cold Ice Thorn Palace, among the royal brothers, there is no affection, only betrayal and murder.”
Miao Jing fell silent for a moment. “Your Majesty!”
Qing Yun suddenly smiled, his eyes distant. “Only the woman I love will be worthy of bearing my children.”
Miao Jing was taken aback. “Your Majesty, are you capable of loving someone?”
Qing Yun paused for a moment, then replied softly, “Who knows?”
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