Chapter 556: Chapter 547: The Duan Zhengchun Family
Otherwise, he would have to manage everything himself.
Wouldn’t he be exhausted to death?
That’s secondary.
The primary reason is that his purpose is to see the Secret Manual; how could he truly immerse himself in governing the country?
After all, he is someone who will soon ascend.
How can he be bogged down in governance?
After clarifying the major issues and indicating the general direction, Ding Ling gracefully soared out of the Imperial Palace.
The ministers saw this and felt quite helpless.
An emperor like Ding Ling, throughout the world and combing through ancient history, seems to be the only one.
He is either on his way to conquer other countries,
or lost in the sea of books, unable to extricate himself.
Or he’s simply missing, flown off to who knows where.
Faced with such an invincible yet unwilling-to-work all-powerful emperor, they could only strive and work harder.
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[1: Defeat more than 20 Plane World experts: 113/20.]
Previously it was 28.
Later, under the guise of sparring, he defeated Xiaoo Yuanshan and others.
And successively defeated or killed Murong Bo, Ding Chunqiu, sixteen first-class experts from the Great Song Imperial Palace, and six first-class experts including the Chief Eunuch.
The Great Song soldiers had 14 first-class experts.
The Great Liao had a total of 35 first-class experts defeated.
These first-class experts, although most barely touched the edge of first-class, were no different from ordinary soldiers to Ding Ling, as fragile as paper.
Yet they were indeed first-class experts, for touching the edge still counts.
Additionally, the Tubo had 11 first-class experts.
Adding them up, there were 113 in total. Far exceeding the mission target, under the glory of achievement, this time the Glory Medal would be plentiful.
[3: You must let your title of World’s Number One reverberate throughout the entire Plane World. 100%/100%.]
With the unification of the Four Kingdoms.
Ding Ling’s name as the Martial Arts Myth resounded throughout the entire Plane World!
The progress naturally surged all the way to 100%.
"Now only task 2 remains unfinished."
Ding Ling prepared to visit the Shaolin Temple to spar with the Sweeping Monk and complete task 2 first.
Flying from Luoyang to Mount Songh Shaolin Temple was not far.
And this journey,
Due to its extremely unique geographic location, had become the most active road for players.
Ding Ling soared through the sky.
The players saw him, naturally couldn’t help but scream, shouting Ding Ling’s name or calling out ’idol’ was not uncommon.
Ding Ling just pretended not to hear, swiftly flew past, and in a few blinks of an eye, disappeared into the distance.
"Wasn’t that the Emperor of the Great Ming, Ding Ling, flying just now?!"
A middle-aged man with a commanding presence, thick eyebrows and big eyes, exuded a kingly demeanor, looked up at the direction where Ding Ling disappeared and asked in amazement.
"Indeed."
Standing beside the middle-aged man was the handsome young scholar, Duan Yu, who also looked on with admiration and longing:
"He is Brother Ding."
"I never thought his power would be so profound and fantastic to such an outrageous degree. No wonder he can singlehandedly overthrow four major countries."
The middle-aged man was Duan Zhengchun, and on his left stood Duan Yu, Wang Yuyan, Azhu, Azi, Ruan Xingzhwuu, while on his right stood Gan Baobao, Qin Hongmian, Dao Baifeng.
Behind them were the Four Great Guards, Chuu Wanli, Guu Duchen, Fu Sigu, Zhu Danchen.
The Four Great Guards, whether elegant, mighty, graceful, or handsome, were also full of amazement at the moment, whispering and discussing, filled with awe of Ding Ling in their conversation.
Gan Baobao, Qin Hongmian, one graceful and charming like a peach and plum; the other extraordinary in temperament, beautiful without being coquettish, can be said to each have their unique beauty.
They are the mothers of Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing, respectively.
At this moment, hearing everyone talking about Ding Ling.
They couldn’t help but feel proud and honored, yet also felt heartache and bitterness, a mix of emotions, experiencing an extreme fluctuation of mood.
Pride and honor naturally because their daughters are now Empresses and Imperial Consorts, elevated and matched with a good man, naturally counting Ding Ling as a true family member to them, hearing Ding Ling being praised by so many, naturally made them feel proud and honored.
After all, this is their daughters’ husband! Their son-in-law!
With such a son-in-law, what more could one ask for?!
The bitterness is due to Duan Zhengchun not having Ding Ling’s immense capability, not to mention falling far short in terms of responsibility!
Ding Ling dared to be fully responsible for their daughters, and even gave them the status of high-standing Empress and Imperial Consort!
And Duan Zhengchun?!
In comparison,
Duan Zhengchun was utterly outmatched, crushed to the dust by Ding Ling.
Gan Baobao and Qin Hongmian naturally had mixed feelings, but couldn’t deny that what they most want now is to see their daughters, to ask them face-to-face how they are really doing.
"We’re almost at Luoyang. Let’s go."
Duan Zhengchun glanced around, saw the expressions of Gan Baobao and others, and couldn’t help but feel a headache.
Especially when seeing Dao Baifeng glare at him coldly, his heart skipped a beat, smiling wryly.
He was also puzzled.
How did Ding Ling manage to win over such outstanding women like Mu Wanqing, Zhong Ling, and Li Qinglu?
He wanted to seek the True Scripture from this son-in-law!!
Due to the players’ rampant leaks,
The identities of Mu Wanqing, Zhong Ling, and others were naturally already revealed.
And with the Dali Kingdom submitting to the Great Ming Kingdom.
Thus came about the Duan family’s collective move to Luoyang to settle.
After Duan Zhengchun, there was also the Dali Kingdom’s Emperor Baoding, Duan Zhengming, and his family.
As for Duan Yu’s matters?
Naturally, it was also long revealed, but Dao Baifeng refused to admit it, and although Duan Zhengchun had suspicions, he couldn’t delve too deep.
Actually, Dao Baifeng was also dreading, feeling regretful and remorseful, but given the situation, for the sake of Duan Yu’s future, she naturally could only deny it, otherwise, not to mention her own reputation would be ruined, Duan Yu’s status as a successor would also be in jeopardy.
Clip-clop!
Duan Zhengchun’s group continued on their journey.
Azi, Azhu, and Ruan Xingzhwuu were chattering together.
Eventually, Azi was persuaded by Azhu, and went with her mother Ruan Xingzhwuu to Luoyang.
She was extremely unruly, but thinking of Ding Ling’s prowess, she also became quite obedient, not daring to act recklessly in Luoyang’s realm, Azhu warned her multiple times, though she verbally expressed disdain, she internally understood the terrifying laws of the Great Ming Kingdom, where many people from Jianghu who committed crimes were executed publicly.
This included some princes and nobles.
Azi, though of noble status now, also knew the Duan family had surrendered to the Great Ming Kingdom, nearly indistinguishable from prisoners under the Great Song’s emperor.
The only difference being Duan Zhengchun’s daughter married Ding Ling, with Duan Zhengchun leaping to become the Imperial Father-in-law of the Great Ming Kingdom!
The status remained exceptional, no one dared truly offend Duan Zhengchun.
Azi saw the ’prisoners’ receiving such grand treatment due to the ’Imperial Father-in-law’ status, her eyes couldn’t help but start to whirl around.
Azhu saw through Azi’s intentions at a glance, but under so many eyes, it was not fitting to quarrel, only thinking to advise Azi properly later.
But how could Azi be one to heed advice?
Already entertaining a vague notion, seeing Duan Zhengchun’s renewed prestige naturally stirred up all sorts of devious thoughts.
She was a stubborn person, once having an idea, even eight oxen couldn’t pull her back, Azhu saw this, sensing something amiss, decided to keep a close eye on Azi.
Thus, regardless of where Azi went, Azhu followed.
Azi, feeling impatient, glared frequently and harshly at Azhu.
Azhu just laughed gracefully, ignoring it.
"Look, what’s that?"
Azi pointed behind Azhu.
Azhu shook her head:
"Don’t try to trick me again. That old trick worked once, you think you can fool me with it multiple times?"
"Tsk."
Azi waved her hand:
"Follow if you like."
The two girls wandered around Luoyang before rejoining the main group.
On the same day,
They went to the Palace,
And met Zhong Ling and Mu Wanqing.
The two women, having become Empress and Imperial Consort, had changed in temperament from before, becoming more dignified, poised, and grand.
Duan Yu noticed this, unable to hold back, said:
"It seems like the two younger sisters are living well here."
’Yes.’
Zhong Ling smiled faintly, revealing dimples on her cheeks:
"His Majesty treats me and Sister Mu very well indeed."
