PFC Chapter 821: The Human Emperor's Choice
Chapter 821: The Human Emperor's Choice
Chen Futu's purpose in staying in the Imperial Study was to wear down Chen Ling'er's will.
So whenever she felt sleepy while reviewing memorials, Chen Futu would deliberately tap the table and smile as he reminded her not to fall asleep.
Why smile?
Naturally, we should give her a way out and let her take the initiative to speak; otherwise, she won't change her mind.
Sure enough, on the fifteenth day, Chen Ling'er finally couldn't take it anymore. She found that she couldn't finish reviewing all the memorials. As soon as she finished processing the first day's memorials, baskets and baskets of the next day's memorials would arrive.
"I quit!"
Chen Ling'er suddenly slammed down her pen, stood up abruptly, and looked aggrieved with tears welling up in her eyes.
Chen Futu said lazily, "Is this how I taught you to lack perseverance?"
"Dad, I quit, I can't take it anymore."
Chen Ling'er strode to the soft couch, took a closer look, and good heavens, she really was crying.
Chen Futu asked, "How old are you this year? If I remember correctly, you are sixty-seven, aren't you?"
“Father! I am a demigod, how can you look at me with the eyes of a mortal?”
"Shouldn't a demigod be more mature? Look at the state you're in now!"
"I'm still young. I'll always be a child in my parents' eyes. I can cry when I want to cry and laugh when I want to laugh!"
Chen Ling'er spoke with righteous indignation, and the more she spoke, the more tears she shed, which she couldn't stop.
"Look at you, you're nothing like an imperial princess."
Chen Futu put down his book, his face still stern.
In fact, not only Chen Ling'er, but all four children, including Chen Changsheng, are somewhat childish.
The main demigods have long lifespans and are still incredibly young. They are also often surrounded by their parents and are extremely spoiled.
In fact, the others weren't much better off. For example, Wang Fugui was still the same carefree and irresponsible person. Even Lü Yuan and Lan Qiao'er hadn't changed much in terms of personality. Because their elders were still alive, they hadn't experienced too many storms. Even during the last catastrophe, these children mostly stayed in the rear and didn't personally experience much of the events.
In contrast, Qin Hao, Zhao Lingxiao, Ling Xue, Xu Mingzhu, and others appeared relatively calm.
"Father, I quit! Let my eldest brother come back and continue being emperor, since he hasn't ascended the throne yet," Chen Ling'er said, pouting.
Chen Futu frowned. "What do you take imperial power for? This is just children playing house. Do you want to sit at the children's table?"
"Hmph, I don't care. I'm quitting! Isn't it good enough for me to eat, drink, and have fun every day? What kind of queen am I? Let whoever wants to be one be one!"
Chen Ling'er's attitude was extremely bad. Originally, Chen Futu intended to give her a way out, but now it seems that it won't work. If she doesn't suffer a little, she won't know how to grow.
"My mind is made up. You will ascend the throne on schedule. After you ascend the throne, I will transfer all the civil and military officials and all the strong men, leaving Lizhou to you to manage alone."
"what?"
Chen Ling'er was stunned. "Father, how could you do this!"
“The Chen family’s word is law. If the empire falls into your hands, I will remove you from the family genealogy. You’d better watch yourself.”
After saying this, Chen Futu turned and left.
This time, he was also somewhat annoyed.
Tonight, the sounds of Chen Ling'er crying fill Baiyujing.
Qin Liangyu sighed upon hearing this, but she didn't know how to persuade these two stubborn mules.
In the past, when Chen Ling'er and Chen Changsheng clashed, Chen Changsheng would give in to his younger sister. But now that he's a father, he wants to teach his daughter a lesson, and there's probably no turning back.
Soon, Chen Futu issued the order, and all the civil and military legions summoned by the system withdrew into the teleportation array and retreated to the Great Yu Dynasty.
The Great Yu Dynasty ceded a piece of land to settle the people of Lizhou, and even Baiyujing and Huazhou Wudao Temple were moved away by Chen Futu.
Subsequently, key figures from various factions withdrew from Lizhou.
From this day forward, no Martial Saint or higher is permitted to return to Lizhou, nor to offer any assistance to Lizhou. The throne of the nation shall be inherited by the legitimate daughter of the Human Emperor, Chen Ling'er.
Chen Futu was extremely ruthless; before leaving, he sealed Chen Ling'er's martial arts foundation, turning her into what he called a mortal.
"Father, Mother—"
On the day she left, Chen Ling'er knelt in the square in front of the palace, crying, her eyes as red as a rabbit's.
Chen Futu did not turn back. Qin Liangyu wiped away her tears with heartache, but unfortunately, no one could change the Emperor's decision.
"Why is Father doing this?" Xu Mingzhu asked Chen Changsheng secretly, somewhat frightened.
Chen Changsheng said softly, "It has nothing to do with you. It's because my sister's personality has some problems. If it's not corrected, she will suffer in the future. Father is worried that Ling'er will be in danger after Juxia ascends to heaven, so he is letting my sister grow up a bit while he is still here. Of course, there may be other reasons as well."
"I hope nothing bad happens."
Xu Mingzhu was amazed by the Emperor's skillful use of the continent as a chessboard to hone the princess's abilities.
“Zhensu, don’t worry. She hasn’t shown any signs of undergoing worldly tribulations for so long. I’m certain her path lies here, so you must be ruthless,” Chen Futu comforted Qin Liangyu.
Qin Liangyu nodded, glanced at Li Zhou one last time, and said nothing more.
In the years that followed, the Great Xia Army occupied a province of the Great Yu Dynasty and lived next to the Sun Moon Divine Cult. In return, Chen Futu bestowed upon the old ruler of the Great Yu Dynasty an Emperor Pill to help him enter the realm of Emperors.
The powerful figures of Lizhou also began to devote themselves to cultivation, and those who were to undergo worldly tribulations underwent them. Even Chen Changsheng sensed where his worldly tribulation was, so several months later, he left with Xu Mingzhu.
After Chen Changsheng left, Chen Li and Xuan Yuanluo also found their own destinies.
Chen Futu's gaze was fixed on Lizhou. Would he not worry about his daughter? Of course not.
If it weren't for the tribulations of the mortal world, Chen Futu would rather continue to spoil his precious daughter. After all, how could a father dislike his little darling?
Fortunately, Chen Ling'er did not disappoint. After confirming that everyone had left, she gradually calmed down and began to try to appoint officials and handle state affairs.
At first, she stumbled a bit and was not very skilled in government affairs, but fortunately, the emperor's prestige was still there, and no one dared to disobey her decisions.
As the years passed, Chen Ling'er became more and more composed, and she became adept at handling state affairs.
Chen Futu would not allow her to take control of the empire so easily, because Chen Ling'er overlooked the biggest problem in Lizhou: after the main legion withdrew, Lizhou would lose its fighting power, and Chen Ling'er would have to personally promote officers and retrain the legion.
The development of Lizhou over the past few decades is no joke. With the surge in population, some contradictions have gradually emerged.
Chen Changsheng had already begun to handle these matters, intending to accelerate the industrialization process of Lizhou and increase job opportunities.
Now, the Emperor has led the core of civil and military affairs to withdraw from Lizhou, and the reform has been interrupted.
The empire ruled by the empress lost control of the states by its core officials, which led to the gradual emergence of corrupt officials in the localities.
In order to clean up the court, Chen Ling'er killed a large number of corrupt officials, which angered the officials from other places. They joined forces to make things difficult for Chen Ling'er, and the powerful clans were re-established.