Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 1180 - 1180 55 Leaving with a Flick of the

Chapter 1180: Chapter 55: Leaving with a Flick of the Sleeves【Combined】_4 Chapter 1180: Chapter 55: Leaving with a Flick of the Sleeves【Combined】_4 The Duke of the Kingdom’s estate, spanning sixteen hundred acres, now housed just over two hundred people—it was certainly enough for us to live in.

More than enough for us…to spend the rest of our lives merrily.

…

Great Qin finally united the land under heaven, and the Qin Emperor rose as the ruler of all humanity.

Various edicts were being implemented in an orderly fashion.

Millions of soldiers maintained control at the frontier, and generations of officials, painstakingly prepared by Great Qin over many years, were swiftly dispatched across the land to stabilize the populace.

Many soldiers from the defeated states became laborers, working on road construction, bridge building, and mountain excavation—engagements that required vast amounts of physical labor.

All this brought boundless hope and renewal to the ravaged land of Great Qin, as it began to rise once more.

…

“Meng Fang has resigned from his post?”

Upon hearing this news, Qing Ming, the Supreme Master, subconsciously froze, his gaze falling on Shi Hongzhen before him and his eyes narrowing.

“Yes.”

“The Emperor didn’t try to keep him?”

“The Emperor pleaded repeatedly, saying all he could, but… the Duke of the Kingdom was adamant about resigning. His heart is not in court; he could not be persuaded to stay.”

“Uh?”

Qing Ming’s brows furrowed.

“Tell me, what’s the deal with Lv Shi Yun?”

“At that time, when the grand general returned triumphantly…”

Shi Hongzhen described the situation at the time, saying, “This matter…it’s an accident.”

“An accident?”

Qing Ming gave a faint smile, standing with his hands behind him, looking at the evening clouds drifting across the sky, and after a long silence said, “Tell me, what matters more to an emperor—his realm, his power, or his affections?”

Shi Hongzhen, drenched in sweat, said with all his might, “Supreme Master, please understand, the Emperor is not that kind of person.”

“Heh heh.”

Qing Ming said lightly, “Such talent and grand strategy, a once-in-a-millennium emperor, heh, a once-in-a-millennium emperor, such talent and grand strategy.”

After chuckling twice, he said lightly, “I understand.”

With a wave of his hand, he dismissed Shi Hongzhen.

After Official Shi had gone, Qing Ming remained silent for a moment before saying to the Green Wolf Supreme Master, “Shall we pay a visit?”

Green Wolf gave a gentle smile, “Are you sure?”

“Not sure.”

“Oh?”

“Even if it’s not him, considering all Meng Fang has done for Great Qin, isn’t that enough for me to ensure his safety and happiness for life?”

Qing Ming said, “Let’s go.”

Their robes fluttering.

The two departed gracefully from the door, stepping out into the world like an ordinary couple, walking along the bright main path.

Calmly and slowly walking as if by carriage, their pace was exceedingly slow, just like ordinary people who knew no martial arts.

Those who passed by without recognizing them simply went on their way.

Yet numerous others, upon sighting them, showed disbelief followed by shock.

After rubbing their eyes and recognizing them for certain, they would fall to their knees in an instant.

“Greetings, Supreme Master!”

“Greetings, Supreme Master!”

In a moment, the ground where the duo passed was littered with people prostrating themselves.

The Dark Guards and the upper echelon of the Heavenly Clothes hurried over as soon as they heard the news to greet them.

Qing Ming was the highest leader of the Dark Guards and was still so to this day, and their appearance, causing such a stir, meant something significant was most probably afoot.

For the two Supreme Masters, such an unusual appearance was unprecedented.

There had to be a reason for it.

Bu Changkong flew down from the sky.

“Greetings, Supreme Master.”

“Hm.”

“The Supreme Master gracing the mortal world today…Subordinate, this…this…” Bu Changkong meant to ask for instructions.

But in the end, he didn’t dare to ask and instead stuttered, asking with his expression.

“Now that the land under heaven is united and peace reigns throughout the four seas, our shoulders are relieved of much of the heavy burden. It’s natural to come out and walk around.”

Qing Ming smiled faintly, “I also heard that the Duke of the Kingdom is retiring today and hosting a grand banquet. I plan to drop by and join in the fun, to ask for a glass of wine.”

“Yes, yes, that’s appropriate.”

Bu Changkong decided in a mere instant.

I’ll go too!

…

[Historical records state that the First Emperor’s most trusted general was General Meng Tian. I am not writing exactly according to General Meng Tian’s life, but in terms of trust, it’s comparable.

This military account is written with a fast timespan. It’s not the main storyline, so I haven’t fleshed it out much, I hope everyone finds it comfortable to read. Enmm…more to come on the main storyline.]