How I Pampered the Tyrant Into Devotion With My Space-Chapter 584

She was just too lonely, and she could still see the shadow of the past Tao Mingxuan in Little Dengzi.

And then, bit by bit, she fell.

Lin Guipin was silent for a long time before speaking, "What method do you have to lure the Emperor?"

Tao Mingxuan’s lips curled into a smile.

"I know a place the Emperor visits on the fifteenth of every month."

Every month, the Emperor would stay for a few days in a secluded hall, bringing no women with him. The one who used to live there was the Emperor’s favorite woman.

Then, Lin Guipin was placed in that secluded hall by Tao Mingxuan.

She was dressed in a simple white outfit, accentuating Lin Guipin’s pitiful yet delicate appearance.

The instant the Emperor saw Lin Guipin, he was shocked and held her; when he saw her face, his gaze was distant, as if he was looking through Lin Guipin at someone else.

Subsequent favor came naturally.

Only Lin Guipin, inexplicably, compared the Emperor to Tao Mingxuan. It seemed the Emperor wasn’t quite up to par.

Or rather, Little Dengzi outperformed any man.

Tao Mingxuan smiled, so there was no need to spend much effort on Lin Guipin anymore.

Besides, if Lin Guipin could be carefree, shouldn’t he also enjoy some carefree time?

The harem had many pitiable women. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Since Tao Mingxuan entered the palace, he hadn’t focused all his energy on Lin Guipin.

He had also cared for other concubines.

Tonight, he went to a place called Princess Consort Yi.

In her early years, this concubine was the Emperor’s cherished love, but after the novelty wore off, he never visited again.

Tao Mingxuan used the pretext of helping her regain favor as bait and did it with her too.

His eyes were filled with satisfaction. Frankly speaking, he didn’t want to leave this place anymore.

He realized his true calling was stirring up intrigue behind the scenes.

...

Pei Shu’er closed the letter and for a moment felt a bit concerned about Tao Mingxuan’s kidney.

Tao Mingxuan’s ambition was clearly to include all three thousand of the Emperor’s concubines into his own harem.

If Tao Mingxuan were truly so formidable as to have slept with the Emperor’s women, it would be terrifying.

Afterward, Pei Shu’er gave Xuan Liu several bottles of Six Flavors Rehmannia Pill to take to Tao Mingxuan.

Not to mention anything else, just delaying the Emperor and distracting him from state affairs was already a great help.

Regardless of the means, it amounted to meritorious service.

After Xuan Liu left, Pei Shu’er was pulled into bed by Tang Zan.

"Caring so much about another man? Hmm?"

The final "hmm," with its slightly rising tone, combined with Tang Zan’s lazy gesture, made Pei Shu’er feel irresistibly captivated, the most fatal attraction.

Especially when this impossibly handsome person looked at her with such deep affection.

She felt she was drowning in this tenderness.

However, what Pei Shu’er never expected was that those concubines who regained favor indeed detained the Emperor, but the situation outside was equally grim.

The rebel army, composed of refugees, was advancing northward, capturing numerous cities, looting and plundering without mercy.

Everywhere they went, there was a cry of despair.

The refugees outside the cities, with nowhere to turn, either joined them or awaited death.

Many held the belief that if they couldn’t fight them, joining was better than losing their lives.

Thus, the ranks grew larger, and later some even traveled vast distances to join them.

In the end, the force grew to a hundred thousand strong.

But at this moment, there was no capable general available in the court, and the military was also under considerable strain.

Many soldiers, due to lack of pay, had turned to banditry.

So, the Emperor set his sights on Tang Zan.

"War King, the matter of combating the rebel army is of utmost importance, and at this moment, I command you to set out and eliminate the rebel army."

Tang Zan replied, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"However, an army marches on its stomach..."

Yan Haoxuan’s face twisted for a moment, clearly understanding Tang Zan’s implication.

Simply put, he feared a default on the promise.

Yet he had to pretend to be magnanimous.

"The War King speaks truthfully. In that case, allocate two hundred thousand stone grains, escorted by the Grain and Grass Officer to Lin State. Simultaneously, mobilize fifty thousand troops from the Gulan Military Camp, to assemble in Lin State in half a month."

Tang Zan had no objections. The Emperor wanted to deplete the Gulan Military Camp’s troops in the war, weakening his strength by deploying troops from so far away.

However, if these troops were mobilized, it would actually be beneficial to him.

It gave him more options for action.

Tang Zan left with the command, and before leaving, Pei Shu’er looked at Tang Zan.

"Do you need me to go with you?"

Tang Zan looked at Pei Shu’er, "Would you be willing to go with me?"

Pei Shu’er kissed Tang Zan and gently whispered.

"Of course, I would."

Tang Zan caressed Pei Shu’er’s cheek, "But I also know you can’t leave your mother-in-law and siblings behind."

As soon as he spoke these words, Pei Shu’er’s smile became even more gentle, and she wrapped her arms around Tang Zan’s neck, softly rubbing her face against his cheek.

She knew Tang Zan didn’t want to be apart from her, yet he cared about her feelings.

In the past, with Tang Zan’s domineering nature, he wouldn’t have separated from Pei Shu’er.

But now, with their relationship stable and Tang Zan’s obsession cured, even though he still had a possessive desire to keep her by his side,

he was extremely clear that leaving Pei Shu’er in the Capital was the best choice at this time.

Pei Shu’er smiled, "Husband, you go ahead. Once I’ve settled things here, I’ll come to assist you."

Tang Zan was to leave for Lin State, and Tang Peizhong was also summoned to go with him.

Tang Peizhong said, "Your father is already at such an old age, can’t I enjoy my later years peacefully?"

Pei Shu’er sneered, "Father, you’re still so young; it’s exactly the age to be vigorous."

Tang Peizhong still loved Dayan, but loving was one thing; whether Dayan was still worth fighting for was another.

Moreover, those refugees were Dayan people, and he didn’t want to go to war with them at all.

Another reason was Liu Xu...

Tang Zan laughed, "Father, if you can’t bear to leave my mother, why don’t you go and tell her now that you’re going to war, and persuade her to let you into the room?"

Previously, Tang Zan couldn’t be bothered with Tang Peizhong, but after rescuing him, Tang Peizhong had been upstanding and good to Liu Xu for a long time.

Although Liu Xu didn’t accept anything from him, Tang Zan saw his father’s sincerity.

Tang Peizhong’s eyes lit up, realizing it was indeed an opportunity, and he quickly went to find Liu Xu.

Yes, he had to take this chance to win Liu Xu’s heart back, maybe because of the impending separation, she might treat him more kindly.

Perhaps it might really work.