Hao Ren noticed the change in Han Lingshi's temper as soon as she went to the side to check the message. He excused himself and walked up to her. He could sense a chill radiating from her body, and asked, "What happened?"
Han Lingshi turned around and said, "Some bastard has kidnapped seven children, and then took them to an abandoned caver to sacrifice. Xiao Mei only found out now, because she was going through crime reports. This guy took seven different children from seven different locations. He is a Dark Core formation realm person, yet he dares to run amok. I will kill him."
Hao Ren asked, "Go then, handle the business, and make sure you make and example of the culprit."
Han Lingshi looked at him, her anger subsided the moment she realized that it was his birthday but he was telling her to go and handle the business. She could not comprehend how selflessly he loved her. How he did it, she did not know. Many a times when she was in the Blue Star, she wanted to have him by her side to celebrate her successful moments.
Yet, here he was, celebrating a birthday for the first time in more than a decade, and did not wish to hold her back. Her heart felt warm but her eyes were brimming with salty tears. Hao Ren smiled and pulled her in a warm embrace as he said, "My wife is the Empress, and she is a person who does not tolerate innocent people suffering injustice. Go, do not worry, we can celebrate the birthday after you come back."
Han Lingshi hugged him tightly for a few seconds, before she broke apart and kissed him. Then she walked back towards the guests and made an excuse. She then walked out of the house with a cold face.
Agnee came to Hao Ren's side and asked, "Where did Ma go?"
The young man patted her head and said, "Some important work came. She will be back soon."
The child nodded and went back to play with Yin and the other kids. Hao Ren turned his gaze to look at Yang, who nodded and went to his room under the guise of sleeping early. Hao Ren took the task of a host, and entertained the people for a bit. However, everyone could sense that after Han Lingshi left, the vibe died down a bit. They wished Hao Ren and left as well.
Han Lingshi came to the palace and the people were shocked by the cold she radiated. The soldiers did not have the guts to look at her so they stood with their heads bowed. Although her realm was only Nascent Soul, but her aura of a ruler was so strong, and combined with the spiritual pressure of the Nether Dragon Flame made her very intimidating.
She came to the situation room. Maya Okudera, Ye Lan, Ye Jill, Hao Mei, and Ying had already arrived there. Han Lingxue also stood at the side behind Ye Jill, she was learning and thus this meeting was a see-only for her.
Han Lingshi asked, "Where is Ye Jian?"
Ye Jill replied, "He is in seclusion, young master ordered them to work on their cultivation and get stronger."
The young lady nodded, and asked, "Xiao Mei, projection map."
The table before them was a digital and spiritual artifact, which quickly turned on and a holographic man appeared in the void. Han Lingshi said, "Highlight our location and the location of the said culprit."
Xiao Mei highlighted the location as commanded. han Lingshi said, "I am going to lead the charge against this guy."
Everyone was shocked. Han Lingxue wanted to convince her not to but Hao Mei did not give her the chance and asked, "Who do you need in your team?" Content originally comes from novel~fire~net
How could the people not understand the rage in Han Lingshi's heart? They were all women, and they were all cultivators. They had been working day and night to make a better nation yet, something happened, how can they not be angry? Another reason they agreed to follow this assault proposal was because Han Lingshi wanted to do things by herself. Over the past few days, whenever she sent someone out to take care of an issue she complained how she felt that her position and strength was only symbolic.
Han Lingshi said, "I will take Jill and Sister Ying with me."
Hao Mei nodded and said, "Xiao Mei will communicate with you about the particular situation."
Han Lingshi nodded and Ye Lan said, "I will get you the armor and weapons that have been prepared for you."
The young lady did not mind and followed her. Ye Jill looked at Han Lingxue and said, "Xiao Xue, you can have the rest of the time off."
That said, she and Ying followed Han Lingshi. Hao Mei saw the conflicted expression on Han Lingxue's face, and asked, "Are you worried that something might happen to her?"
Han Lingxue nodded and said, "Why is brother-in-law not going out? Doesn't he always handle such things?"
She was genuinely concerned and confused. Hao Mei smiled and said, "He does, but Lingshi is now the ruler of the nation. Sometimes, she would have to step forward and show that as the ruler she is not just a symbol on the gilded throne."
Han Lingxue sighed and said, "You know, big sis, I am really afraid about the dynamics of this world. So much bloodshed, even with the city guards and other forces in the Country, the people still fight and kill others for no logical reason."
Hao Mei nodded and said, "In this world, strength is the biggest attraction, unless you fight people, you will not know your weaknesses, and without improving you would not get stronger and for that people are willing to take the risk."
Han Lingxue nodded and said, "If that is the case, then why not set up arenas? Organize battles, and reward the people."
Hao Mei nodded and answered, "Xiao Mei also suggested this, but Hao Ren did not approve, after all, management of such places needs a lot of effort, and he does not wish to transform the idea freedom. If some desperate people decided to come up and lose their lives in arena, it would not be a good thing for us."
Han Lingshi walked out with Ye Jill and Ying, the former wore a red and silver armor with a sword fastened to her waist. She was about to take flight when Yang appeared beside her and said, "Take the Steel Hooved Pegasus, it can fly at the speed of a Soul Transformation level expert."
Han Lingshi saw him leading a horse spirit beast. The beast had a pair of wings and was white in color. She looked at him and asked, "Ren sent you over?"
Yang shook his head and replied, "This is all within the line of Imperial protocol. The Pegasus has been a protected and rare beast known for its nobility and was recognized as the national animal of the Moon Spirit Kingdom, it could only be ridden by the royal family when they went to war. Since you are heading out to kill some evil doers, you should follow the protocol."
Yang was spewing some factual bullshit. He came here because he was simply because Hao Ren told him to make sure that Han Lingshi goes out in style and dignity. She asked, "What about my team?"
Yang said, "They have steel hooved Pegasus too, but not the leader of the clan."
Han Lingshi did not waste anymore time and got on the saddle. She could sense that this beast was very docile. Yang said, "Drip a drop of your blood on his forehead and he will be your spirit companion."
Han Lingshi raised her brow and Yang said, "It will not be like me, do not worry."
He smiled after finishing and Han Lingshi dripped a drop of her blood on the forehead of the beast. The contract was formed very quickly. Yang had terrified the beast so much that it did not have any intention to resist. Han Lingshi rubbed the neck of the majestic creature and said, "Good boy, I will not treat you badly, calm down."
She could sense the worry of the beast, and her words really calmed it down. She then squeezed her legs and began riding the Pegasus. The trio rushed down the main walkway from the palace to the big gates at a high speed, and then the horses spread their wings to fly away.
The entire city was bustling and they saw the sight of Han Lingshi flying off in the void riding a winged horse. They saw the red armor glittering under the moonlight. The palace guards suddenly yelled, "May you be victorious, Your Majesty!!!"
The voice was so loud that it shocked the people of the city. They realized that it was Han Lingshi that was heading out. One person yelled, "May you be victorious, Your Majesty!"
Followed by him, the entire city chanted the same.
Hao Ren was sitting on the roof of the house with a glass of wine in his hand, as he watched the scene and said, "Well, tonight the moon is going to be stained with blood."