It was another wedding night.
When he woke up, Miao Yi rolled over and looked at Bao Lian, who was curled up with her back to him.
He could imagine her naked body. He had seen it all last night, and he could still remember how shy Bao Lian was when he tasted her for the first time.
The day was decided by Sect Master Jade Spirit. Bao Lian had entered the sect yesterday, and Miao Yi had married another woman.
From the slight movement of her eyelashes, he could tell that she was pretending to be asleep. He sighed to himself. 'Why does this woman have to do this?!'
He already knew a little about this woman's feelings for him long ago. He had always been a wooden person and didn't know how to deal with relationships. That was why he avoided it, not wanting to hurt her.
It wasn't that Miao Yi was being pretentious, but he really didn't love Bao Lian. He didn't have any feelings for her. Bao Lian wasn't exactly beautiful, and he didn't like her personality either.
Now that he had married one woman after another, he didn't even know what to say. He was sick of it. Come to think of it, other than his main wife, Yun Zhiqiu, who married him out of true love, none of the other concubines got together because they had true love for each other. In fact, most of the concubines were married because of benefits. Even Qin Weiwei was married because she wanted to tie Yang Qing down.
With Huang Fujun? Y did have some feelings for her. At first, he didn't have any feelings for her. They only got together in a moment of impulse. As time went by, they slowly developed feelings for each other. But Huang Fujun? For the time being, he couldn't marry her.
Miao Yi realized that he was a little numb to the idea of taking concubines. He just had to marry them when he needed them. When he had sex, they would get together. When he didn't, he could just toss them aside. After all, he had enough money to take care of them no matter how many he married. As for whether he liked them or not, it didn't matter anymore. He felt like he was slowly becoming no different from the rich and powerful. If not for the fact that there was a difference, he hadn't been tempted to marry anyone yet because of their beauty.
Thinking back to when he was young, he was rejected by the family across the street. Now that he had so many concubines, he felt like he was in a dream.
He reached his hand under the blanket and slid it down to Bao Lian's chest. Bao Lian's body visibly shuddered.
"I knew you were awake," Miao Yi teased with a smile.
Bao Lian moaned and bashfully punched him. Then, she buried her head in his arms.
Miao Yi had a complicated expression on his face. He reached out to comb through her messy hair and sighed, "Bao Lian, why do you have to do this?"
Bao Lian seemed to understand what he was trying to say. After a moment of silence, he reached out from under the blanket and wrapped his arms around him. "I will enjoy the blessings, and I will bear the pain. I am willing!"
His stubbornness was evident from his words. He did not consider the consequences at all.
She didn't stay for long either. Instead, she enjoyed the joy of being a newlywed for a few days. Miao Yi accompanied her for a few days, basically copying the method he used to accompany Pang Xiaoxiao. When he received a message from Pang Guan that he had sent someone over, Miao Yi sent Bao Lian back to the Vitality Sect.
The matter of appointing Baolian as the Sect Master of the Vital Energy Sect was temporarily put on hold. Miao Yi didn't have the energy to pay attention to this matter at the moment, so he could only ask Sect Master Yuling not to act recklessly for the time being. He didn't want any accidents to happen at this time.
Pang Guan had sent a female general, Duan Chun 'er, who had participated in the conspiracy. She had only brought a few hundred people with her.
It was best to keep this matter a secret as much as possible. If he brought too many people with him, it would be easy for the news to be leaked. He had to choose someone who was absolutely reliable.
Besides, they weren't here to fight in the first place. They were only here to monitor the movements of the Netherworld Army and inform Pang Guan in time.
The few hundred people that Duan Chun 'er brought with her were all gathered together. Only Duan Chun' er entered the Governor's Manor alone to greet Miao Yi.
When they met inside the manor, Miao Yi was slightly taken aback when he saw that Pang Guan had sent a woman to be the Army Supervisor.
Duan Chun 'er thought that there was something on her face, so she reached out to touch it and asked, "Governor, why are you laughing? Is there something dirty on my face?"
Miao Yi waved his hand, then extended his hand to invite her to have some tea. At the same time, he smiled and said, "No, I was just thinking about something."
"Oh! What is it? Can you tell me? "Duan Chun 'er stared at him and asked. She could clearly sense that he was laughing because of her.
After a moment of silence, Miao Yi asked, "I wonder if General Duan has ever been married?"
Duan Chun 'er was stunned. "Could it be that the Governor is trying to matchmake me?"
Miao Yi asked, "So you're saying that General Duan hasn't been married yet?"
Duan Chun 'er paused. She didn't know why he was asking this, so she answered honestly, "I'm already an old woman. How could I not have been married? I was married a long time ago, but later on, the other party felt that I wasn't suitable and divorced me. After that, I saw that he had married someone else and felt uncomfortable, so I killed both him and his new wife!"
Miao Yi broke out in a cold sweat. He coughed dryly and said, "It was because of this that I found it strange. Most of the female Generals who hold high positions are single. Most of the female Generals under me are the same. General Duan has confirmed my suspicions."
Duan Chun 'er said, "What's so strange about that? In this world, men are superior to women. It's extremely difficult for women to accomplish anything. Once they have a husband and children, they'll be tied down. Unlike you men who abandon their wives and children for the sake of success, it's only natural. If a woman were to do something like that, the man would most likely not be able to take it, so it's normal for him to divorce her."
"Mm. General Duan is indeed wise. I've learned something from you." Miao Yi nodded and smiled.
Duan Chun 'er said, "Governor, do you look down on women and think that it's a joke that the Marshal sent me here?"
"No, no. That's definitely not the case!" Miao Yi hurriedly waved his hands in denial.
Duan Chun 'er said, "Since that's the case, shouldn't the Governor begin his preparations as well?"
"I'm waiting for the Grand General to arrive," Miao Yi replied. He then turned to Yang Zhaoqing and said, "Act according to plan. First, isolate the Generals!"
"Understood!" Yang Zhaoqing acknowledged the order and left.
There was an underground palace in the Netherworld Governor's Manor. It was rarely used, and there were more than fifty generals who had received the message.
The main hall of the underground palace was empty. Everyone looked around, but Miao Yi was nowhere to be seen. Instead, they noticed that the guards who had just arrived were stationed at the various exits of the underground palace, and the gates leading out were also sealed by the guards. It felt as though everyone was trapped in this place.
The commotion made everyone feel slightly uneasy. They subconsciously thought of Wen Ze and the others who were being controlled.
However, Yang Zhaoqing suddenly said, "Everyone, pass on the Governor's orders. I'll have to trouble everyone to hand over all communications with the outside world."
Vice Governor Heng Wudao, who had been keeping a close watch on their surroundings, abruptly turned to look at Yang Zhaoqing and asked in a deep voice, "Steward Yang, what's the meaning of this?"
Yang Zhaoqing smiled and said, "Everyone, please don't misunderstand. This is purely a matter of confidentiality."
Heng Wudao said, "I want to see the Governor!"
"Why do you want to see me?" Miao Yi's voice came from outside the underground palace.
Everyone looked over and saw Miao Yi leading Duan Chun 'er in, with Yan Xiu and the disguised Yang Qing following behind them.
Yang Zhaoqing stepped forward and reported the possible misunderstanding that had occurred. Miao Yi smiled and waved his hand to indicate that he understood. He then walked through the crowd and stood at the head of the hall, facing everyone.
After taking in everyone's reactions, Miao Yi pointed to Duan Chun 'er beside him and smiled. "I wonder if anyone knows her?"
"Duan Chun 'er under Pang Guan's command." Someone immediately answered.
Duan Chun 'er cupped her fists at the crowd and said, "There are quite a few old acquaintances here."
Miao Yi nodded and said, "It's good that you know them. General Duan, it's better if you come over and explain yourself."
"Alright!" Duan Chun 'er agreed. She then turned to the crowd and said, "I believe everyone has heard about how Pang Guan's daughter was humiliated recently. Even though both sides explained that it was a misunderstanding in the end, everyone here is smart enough to know the truth. There is no need to explain it here. To Pang Guan, this matter is a great humiliation. Hao Defang has gone too far, and Pang Guan can't take this lying down. He is determined to get rid of Hao Defang and replace her! Pang Guan has already formed an alliance with Governor Niu, and promised to give the Mao Branch's territory to the Governor once the matter is settled. The Governor has gladly agreed to it. I am here to represent Pang Guan and be in charge of communications here! "
As soon as she said this, the crowd was in an uproar. This news was a little shocking. They all looked at Miao Yi, who nodded in confirmation.
Heng Wudao cupped his fists and said, "Governor, this is no small matter. With our strength and Pang Guan's, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to go against Hao Defang. Furthermore, Hao Defang is relying on Kou Lingxu and the others. I'm afraid they won't just sit by and watch something happen to Hao Defang."
Miao Yi replied, "How can I not know? How can I take the risk and do something I'm not confident in? Pang Guan is not an impulsive person. Naturally, he will only agree if he has a chance of success. As for the rest, you don't have to worry too much about it. I've invited all of you here. You only need to do one thing, and that is to analyze the situation of the battle and come up with a plan of attack. You must be fully prepared. Once the matter is settled, the Netherworld Army will come out in full force. Once the matter is settled, we will share our wealth with all of you. What do you all think? "
The news had come too suddenly, and everyone was having a hard time digesting it. However, they couldn't help but feel restless and excited. Once they obtained the vast starry sky of the Mao Branch, they would most likely be able to reclaim the wealth they had lost all those years ago. They had all been waiting for this day for far too long.
Everyone's emotions were within Miao Yi's expectations. Reclaiming what they had lost was probably something they had been looking forward to for a very long time. After all, they had been trapped here for so many years, and had long since passed the period of fear and anxiety. To a certain extent, this was also a crisis for Miao Yi, and he needed to vent it out. Hence, as long as he gave them the chance, he reckoned that none of them would reject him. The hearts of the people were aligned, and the morale of the army could be used. There was no difficulty in convincing them, so he couldn't be bothered to explain anything.
After looking at each other for a while, the generals concluded that Miao Yi definitely wouldn't act recklessly on such a matter. Soon, they lined up neatly and cupped their fists together, saying, "We are willing to die for the Governor!"
Miao Yi nodded and said, "From now on, I will have my men relay all the news from the outside to everyone in a timely manner. This will make it easier for everyone to keep track of the situation and come up with a plan at any time. Food and necessities will be delivered to you, so you don't have to worry about it. As for everyone's belongings, immediately hand them over to me for safekeeping. Before the great battle begins, no one is allowed to contact the outside world. Anyone who disobeys will be executed! Men, search them and confiscate their belongings! "His tone was calm, as though he was talking about something insignificant.
Immediately, a group of guards ran over and stood in a row, carrying trays in their hands.
The generals looked at each other for a while, then quietly removed their belongings and placed them on the trays, allowing them to be searched one by one.
Over a dozen star chart compasses fell to the ground with a thud, and were placed in the underground palace for their use. At this point, these people's communication with the outside world had been completely cut off.
Miao Yi and the others then left the underground palace. Duan Chun 'er, who was by his side, praised, "The Governor's orders are like a mountain. His efficiency is indeed high."
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