Chapter 927 Female Official Wang Zhaojun

Chapter 927: 927 Female Official Wang Zhaojun

"I am the Emperor, my words are imperial edicts, the rules.

All under heaven are the Emperor’s subjects, all land belongs to the Emperor.

This mere Yingzhou, this tiny place, should be governed by my will.

Himiko, do you understand?!"

Lu Ming’s voice carried a hint of contempt, but to Himiko, it was a declaration.

A declaration of power, an unquestionable declaration!

Hearing this, she bit her lip. She was a woman of ability and ambition.

Otherwise, a mere priestess could not possibly control several counties.

"Please allow me a few days to consider, Your Majesty."

"Heh, I grant."

Lu Ming wasn’t worried about her running away. Since she had come,

there was no way she could escape.

Himiko was being unreasonable; that was perfect for implementing his second strategy.

"Zhang Bao, take her to the post station and have someone take good care of her."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhang Bao bowed and scraped. The former young general was now the emperor.

Witnessing the rise of a remarkable person from humble beginnings was undoubtedly a thrilling and exciting experience.

Witnessing a legend was a truly special experience, something to boast about in one’s later years.

Soon, Xu Shu received another imperial decree and immediately sent it out with utmost urgency.

A message was sent by carrier pigeon to Guandu, and then by ship along the Yellow River to the western ports, instructing Chao Gai on what to do.

They said they would consider it for a few days, but half a year passed, and Himiko was not forcibly taken to the palace; she remained in the post station.

She was simply under surveillance and unable to leave.

Half a year is enough time to change many things.

First, Ruan Xiao’er led his men to capture a port in Yamatai, then began fortifying the docks, organizing defenses, and establishing military camps.

They stood there, neither advancing nor retreating.

Initially, the army of the shogunate was somewhat hesitant, but later they tentatively bypassed the docks to eliminate other feudal lords, and were not attacked.

Thus, the feudal lords in the west were wiped out within six months...

Meanwhile, the Qin army was transporting increasing numbers of troops.

Many soldiers were unable to adapt to seafaring, and upon arriving in Yamatai, they needed a long period of rest and recuperation to regain their fighting strength.

That day, Himiko was still burning incense and praying when hurried footsteps approached. A guard anxiously reported from outside the room, "Your Excellency, Yamatai has been annihilated!

Date Masamune has been beheaded, and the Imagawa clan has been destroyed!

Now the shogunate rules Japan, everything is over!

The Qin army remains stationed at Black Dragon Port, watching helplessly as the shogunate slaughters everyone else!"

Himiko abruptly opened her tightly closed eyes, her expression one of utter astonishment.

She had thought Lu Ming was merely testing her patience, or perhaps simply forgetting her, but she hadn’t expected him to be planning this.

A chill ran through her; for the first time, despair gripped her.

This was the power of a great nation—absolutely no bargaining allowed. She had naively thought she could achieve her goals by exploiting the emperor’s lust.

But she hadn’t realized that Lu Ming wasn’t a sycophant at all.

So-called sycophants are simply those who, lacking the necessary power, fantasize about gaining a woman’s favor through pity.

"How could this be? It’s utterly ridiculous."

Taking a few deep breaths, Himiko’s eyes flashed with a resolute glint. "Go tell those eunuchs, I want to enter the palace!"

Himiko was quickly brought to the palace. She was stripped naked for an examination, including having palace maids insert their fingers into her anus and genitals to check for foreign objects and hidden weapons.

Don’t think the anus can’t hide anything; in fact, it can hold a lot.

After undergoing a series of examinations, she was then bathed and cleansed.

Completely naked, she was taken to another palace for "training," instead of going directly to see the emperor.

She was received by Wang Zhaojun, who had become a female official. Thanks to Diao Chan’s help and care, she lived well in the palace.

She could even write letters, sending her salary to her family.

At the same time, she was also Diao Chan’s maid, assisting Diao Chan in managing the dancers and musicians.

Diao Chan hadn’t come for several months...

When the palace maid came to report...

Wang Zhaojun hurriedly came out and bowed to Diao Chan, whose belly was now visibly large, "This servant greets Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live a thousand years."

"Rise."

Diao Chan was pregnant again!

This was her second child.

Because she hadn’t used contraception, she became pregnant naturally.

Beautiful and sweet-voiced, one of the Four Beauties, and favored by Emperor Lu Ming every day, receiving his semen every night, it was difficult for her not to get pregnant.

Diao Chan, with her large belly, glanced at the roster, her eyes fixed on the newly added name, "Himiko?

Wasn’t she supposed to be a queen of an island nation?"

"It seems she angered His Majesty, so now she’s being trained as a dancer."

Wang Zhaojun explained that she had been working there for several months and hadn’t seen the Emperor.

The Emperor spent his days in the harem, filled with numerous concubines—mothers and daughters, aunts and nieces, sisters, and even grandmothers and granddaughters!

"Oh, I see."

Diao Chan nodded thoughtfully, one hand stroking her belly.

Her eyes flickered as she looked at Wang Zhaojun. "From now on, you must pay attention to your diet and exercise more.

When His Majesty returns from his tour, I will recommend you to serve him in bed."

"Yes, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty."

Wang Zhaojun hurriedly knelt down to express her gratitude; being favored by the Emperor was a rare and precious thing.

It was said that the Emperor was lustful, and that was certainly true. However, with so many concubines in the harem, it was unlikely she would get a chance.

Not to mention that Diao Chan was actually watching her intentionally or unintentionally. If she couldn’t please Diao Chan, she couldn’t even dream of having a chance to serve him in bed.

Diao Chan didn’t lack allies, and she had no desire to fight for power.

But that doesn’t mean she’s a pushover. If you want to rise under her, you have to ingratiate yourself; how could you possibly have a chance?

"Whether you can catch His Majesty’s eye is up to you."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Wang Zhaojun rose and helped Diao Chan sit down, while Diao Chan obediently massaged her legs, her expression extremely ingratiating.

"Your Highness, has His Majesty been gone for a long time?"

"His Majesty has gone back to Xiliang for an inspection tour. This concubine is pregnant with the imperial child, and the journey is too arduous for her to go."

Diao Chan said this, but through the imperial harem, she could appear by Lu Ming’s side, so she wasn’t worried about not being able to go.

This was amazing, but it only strengthened her resolve to deeply love Lu Ming.