Chapter 2190

Yan Ao Han could not leave her current position, so she naturally could not accompany Zhu Yanyi. Of course, if Zhu Yanyi were in danger, she could tear through space to reach her instantly. For Yan Ao Han, the collapse of a realm was nothing. But her wife could not face even the slightest risk. No realm in existence was worth more than her.

Currently, Zhu Yanyi faced no danger. In fact, she was going there to bully others. So, besides telling her to be careful, she had nothing else to say.

Zhu Yanyi continued, "I see Yu Hua has gained some insight from her studies lately. But true understanding of people’s lives requires personal experience. I originally planned for her to travel incognito for a while. Now that I must return to handle the quota matters, this plan will be delayed. Why don’t you help me, Ao Han? Take her out to walk around. Let her understand the people’s struggles sooner."

Yan Ao Han nodded and rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. "Alright, I’ll do this for you. After you leave, I’ll take her on an incognito tour. Let her truly experience commoners’ lives. Only then will she cherish what she has now."

Zhu Yanyi hummed in agreement, then added, "I think Yu Hua is actually quite good. But her current harem is inadequate. Without a Phoenix Destiny, they cannot bear a suitable heir. You should also help her look out. When will her wife appear?"

Yu Hua had several concubines in his harem, but he rarely visited them. This was likely because the State Preceptor had arranged these women. Yu Hua was cautious and did not want to be used by the Preceptor. So, he avoided them whenever possible, though they remained his concubines in name.

Yu Hua was no longer young. He was twenty-five, nearing twenty-six. Normally, he should have had children by now, but he did not. In the past, this wouldn’t have been a concern.

The sky’s black fog had not yet dispersed. That fog eroded the nation’s fortune. Even with an Empress, bearing a prince might have been impossible. But now, things were different. Zhu Yanyi had purified the entire space. There was no longer any worry about failing to produce an heir.

However, a suitable Empress was not just anyone. Zhu Yanyi did not have the ability to foresee the future.

But Ouyang Mingyue and the others did. Especially Ouyang Mingyue, the Immortal Emperor. Although the Imperial Destiny did not grant immortality, it required a Half-Dragon Destiny. This fell under her jurisdiction. Naturally, the Empress did too. So, while Zhu Yanyi said "you all," she was actually asking Ouyang Mingyue to handle it.

Ouyang Mingyue glanced at Zhu Yanyi. "I think you have a motherly nature. You even care about which Emperor marries which Empress." In her heart, she was calculating which girl possessed the Phoenix Destiny.

"We either don’t manage things, or we manage them well," Zhu Yanyi said calmly. "The Great Yu nation’s fortune is slowly recovering. After one more tribulation, the fortune will fully return. So, you must calculate the Empress’s identity now."

Zhu Yanyi spoke the truth. Such matters required preparation. Besides, since they had decided to help the Great Yu Dynasty, they could not give up halfway.

As for the major tribulation ahead, the Great Yu Dynasty could survive if everyone worked together. Moreover, they would watch over them. As long as no non-human events occurred, there would be no problems.

Ouyang Mingyue bickered with Zhu Yanyi but understood the gravity of the situation. "Rest assured, I will pay attention to this."

Zhu Yanyi nodded. The four of them often gathered to chat, aside from their daily duties. They met either at Ouyang Mingyue’s teahouse or on Yan Ao Han’s flying vessel. Generally, it was hard to find them. They tried not to involve themselves in worldly affairs. Ordinary matters were left for Yu Hua to handle. For example, court appointments were investigated by the Emperor’s trusted aides and discussed by her. They never interfered.

Yu Hua knew this. Over time, after learning the Art of Emperors from Ouyang Mingyue, he had become skilled at appointing officials.

The Emperor’s authority in the court was gradually established.

The Mo family had many civil officials, but many only listened to the Mo family, not Yu Hua. Yu Hua was now seeking talent from humble backgrounds. He had long planned to hold a special examination next year to recruit new talent. This way, the civil official sector would rise slowly, eventually replacing the Mo family. This would take time.

The Xuanyuan family had fully submitted to Yu Hua. They were gradually returning military power to him. Yu Hua was willing to trust the Xuanyuan family once.

The Shen family were merchants. Their status was low, but they had money. Yu Hua planned to talk to the Shen family. He could give them honorary titles, but the Shen family must pay money. The national treasury was empty, and funds were crucial.

As for the Huangfu family, Yu Hua did not move against them yet. The Huangfu family was doing good deeds. Zhu Yanyi had said the Huangfu family had three years left. So, Yu Hua was not in a hurry. She could wait.

Although none of the four great families had been moved, they were already acting independently. Yu Hua could control half of their power. This was something he could not do before.

All this progress came from learning from Ouyang Mingyue and the others. So, Yu Hua was truly grateful to them.

Unfortunately, he knew they would eventually leave. So, he could only think of learning as much as possible before they departed.

Ten days after Zhu Yanyi and Ouyang Mingyue made their plans, she piloted a flying boat to pick up Yuan Yanqiu. Yuan Yanqiu was already very famous at the border. When Zhu Yanyi arrived, Yuan Yanqiu asked the Marshal for leave, boarded the flying boat, and left quickly.

They were in this world because it was needed. They left this world because it was needed.

In the Sage Academy, besides Sikong Xuran and his forty-plus students, no one knew that the two hundred and thirty quotas had been canceled. Even among Sikong Xuran’s group, only a few knew. Those who knew kept their mouths shut tight. They would never speak of it.

"Yan Yi Shimei and Yanqiu Shijie are coming back, right?" Jian Feiyan asked.

Ouyang Tianyun hummed. "The communication tablet sent news. They arrive tomorrow." Ouyang Tianyun said calmly, "It is said that after the quota competition, they will go to the Great Yu realm. They are busy there and will need to stay for a while."