Pluto's Golden Apple

"Jie Leng, can you see clearly the technique I taught you just now? It's better not to boost your energy too much. This technique requires less divine power, so it's very suitable for you."

Absolutely nodded: "Are you going to His Majesty the Emperor again?"

Huanrou smiled wryly: "Recently, the Queen Mother has been looking for me very frequently. It seems that she always asks me for my opinions on political affairs. I am also very helpless. If I just obey her wishes, she will be a little unhappy."

Jue Leng was startled. When Huanrou said this, she realized that His Majesty the Emperor had been looking for Huanrou a lot recently. In the past, Huanrou had a lot of time to accompany her to practice magic arts. Go out in the morning and come back at night.This trend... She suddenly thought of herself. Before her father decided to make herself the prince of the underworld, her father also forced her to study academics. At that time, her father often summoned herself to the front hall , and went to the morning court with my brother.

"Huanrou, does your empress want you to..." Jue Leng hesitated.

"What do you want me to do?" Huanrou was wondering, Jue Leng usually speaks neatly, and she wished to talk to her the whole day, why did she stutter today.

"Let you be the future emperor." Jue Leng said everything he wanted to say.

Huanrou laughed: "No, it's because you are overthinking. Although the mother married the eldest sister to His Majesty Haidi, it is impossible for the eldest sister to become the emperor, but there is still a second sister. These two years My elder sister helped my mother solve many problems, and my second elder sister is the smartest among us sisters, so my mother will definitely pass on the throne to my second elder sister."

Jue Leng was still a little uneasy, it would be great if it was really as simple as Huan Rou said.She didn't want Huanrou to be the emperor at all. If Huanrou became the emperor, she might be farther away from her.

"Okay," Huanrou gently pinched her nose, "I'm leaving, don't think about it, practice hard, come back to check at night, if you fail, you will not be allowed to eat dinner."

Jue Leng nodded resentfully, and watched Huan Rou go away.

How about saying that Jueleng is smart and clever?I am afraid that all the gods in the heaven thought that what the emperor wanted in his heart was to pass on the throne to the second princess, but only Jue Leng had a keen sense of the emperor's true thoughts.These days, Huanxuan looks more proud and radiant. A competitor will never be qualified to compete with him. Thinking that he will get the throne he coveted for a long time, Huanxuan is even happier.The emperor seemed to be paying more and more attention to Huanxuan. These days, he often entrusted her with some difficult problems.

In Fengluan Palace, the emperor was wearing a red court dress, which was a little more easy-going than the golden court dress in the previous court.Huanrou felt that the Queen Mother was in a good mood today, smiling a little more than usual.

"Is Rou'er here?"

Huan Rou knelt down and saluted: "The Queen Mother summoned her children, do you have something important to deal with?"

The emperor smiled slightly, and helped Huanrou up: "Rou'er, today it's just you and me, so you don't have to be so restrained in speaking. The emperor called you here today, but I have nothing to do with you, but your eldest sister is married to Haijie. , the second elder sister has gone out to work in the heavenly court, and you are the only one staying with the empress to have a heart-to-heart talk."

Huanrou gently patted the emperor's shoulders: "Mother, is there something bothering you?"

"The empress is old. My Rou'er is 18 years old, and the empress is almost 50 years old, old."

"The Queen Mother is in her prime, who says she's old?"

The emperor laughed, and patted Huanrou's hand that was gently hanging on her shoulders: "Rou'er is growing up, and the empress should be old too."

"Rou'er has grown up, she really looks like him." The emperor suddenly restrained his smile.

"Like who?"

"Like Rou'er's father."

Huanrou was taken aback, she knew about the fact that she was naturally conceived by a mortal man.She remembered that when she was only a few years old, she asked the empress where her father had gone. The empress looked unhappy and scolded herself, telling herself not to mention it in the future.So when he grew up to such a big age, he never mentioned it.

Huanrou didn't know how to answer, and the emperor said to himself: "Rou'er, sometimes the empress thinks, if the empress is not the emperor who is so high up, would she be happier than now? Maybe the empress will follow Rou'er and Rou'er's father lived together in the mortal world, watched Rou'er grow up, married Rou'er to a good man, and then slowly grew old with that person." Huanrou saw the eyes of the emperor There is more loneliness in it, obviously, the emperor also has a story.

"Back then, when I fell in love with your father, I was already the emperor. I brought your father to heaven. At first, all the gods objected. They didn't care that their emperor was looking for a man. What they cared was that the emperor was looking for a mortal man. In order for your father to go to heaven smoothly, I killed many loyal ministers. I was still young at that time, and I insisted on going my own way. After no one dared to oppose us, I made your father the emperor of heaven. It’s just that I didn’t expect that even though your father was a mortal The man, after all, is also the man I love. He is quite capable of governing the world, and soon all the gods, big and small, in the heavens will only follow his lead. At that time, I had just sat on the throne not long ago, and I was jealous of him. Finally, once I couldn't help it, and I didn't care if he was wronged or not, I ordered him to be killed. Not long after I killed him, I found you. But at that time, Yun'er and Xuan'er were still young, and they hadn't Too many memories." The emperor's voice was a little distant, and it seemed that he was indeed caught in the memory of the past.

Huanrou frowned, and called out in a low voice: "Mother Queen..."

The emperor came back to his senses, and sighed heavily: "Rou'er, in fact, no matter whether it is the world of gods or the mortal world, no one can escape the hurdle of power. Can Rou'er know why the mother emperor didn't establish a heavenly reserve?"

Huanrou thought about it carefully, but still shook her head.

The emperor stroked her face, and at this moment the emperor's face was full of kindness: "Establishing the crown prince too early is tantamount to making enemies for the crown prince too early. The empress doesn't want Rou'er to work so hard."

Huanrou was stunned, she never thought that the one the Queen Mother really wanted to inherit the throne was herself.She hurriedly knelt down, and tried her best to keep her voice calm, with her usual estrangement: "Mother, Rou'er doesn't want to be the crown prince, Rou'er only wants to live a quiet life for Rou'er. My big sister in the heaven is mature and steady , has the most aristocratic atmosphere, behaves in accordance with etiquette, and has the air of a king; the second sister is smart, knows how to govern the heavens, and can often advise the mother to solve problems. According to Rou'er, the two sisters may be able to worthy of such a task.”

The Emperor was startled, and then laughed, a soft and creepy smile.

"Rou'er, the empress doesn't set up a heavenly reserve, just to prevent them from guessing her sincerity. If she establishes a heavenly reserve too early, I'm afraid they won't show it so wholeheartedly, and they may secretly form a party and threaten the heavenly empress." In Rou'er's view, Yun'er is the most magnanimous, but Yun'er is too greedy for power, which is very similar to the Queen Mother back then. I am afraid that our heavenly world will not need a replica of me, right? I also hope that the new emperor can inject a different vitality into the heaven. Rouer said that Xuan'er is the smartest. Indeed, Xuan'er has many good recipes to make the heavens prosperous and stable, but Xuan'er is narrow-minded. Over the years, she and Yun My son is fighting for life and death, and I see everything. Yun'er has too much desire for power, and Xuan'er is narrow-minded. These two children are just the most unsuitable to be emperors. Only Rou'er has a stable temperament, does not fight or grab, and treats others with gentleness and benevolence Shan, I think Rou'er is the most suitable choice for the future Lord of Heaven."

Huanrou declined: "Empress, in terms of momentum, I know I can't keep up with my eldest sister, and in terms of intelligence, I know I can't keep up with my second sister, Empress..."

The emperor frowned and waved his hands: "Rou'er, don't you understand the empress's heart? The reason why the empress kept Mingchu by your side is to let Mingchu help you consolidate your strength. Even if you are not as good as Xuan You are so smart about politics, and with the support of the underworld, you will not be in chaos if you want to go to the heaven. Only when you fight against the country, you need a wise king. To protect the prosperity of the heaven, you need a benevolent king. You and Qing'er have always been good friends, Qing'er I'm afraid that Bi'er's divine power is only inferior to Bi'er. She has always been aloof from the world, and she is more open-minded than you. She will be your most effective helper in the future. As for Bi'er, you can do nothing but study magic arts. She provides a good environment to study magic, so that she will never have second thoughts about you. It is because Yuner and Xuaner are too threatening to you that the empress betrothed Yuner to Haidi and let her die Heart. Although Xuan'er is smart, she never has the courage to be a reactionary one. Before the mother emperor passes on the throne to you, she will make reasonable arrangements for her, and will ensure that you can be the emperor well."

Huanrou was at a loss for words, and a kind of uneasiness surged in her heart.After growing up so big, this is the first time that the emperor mother said such intimate and warm words to her, but once she said it, she made herself the future emperor.This jump is too...

Seeing Huanrou's shocked appearance, the emperor couldn't bear it for a while. After all, he concealed it so well that even Rou'er would not believe that he actually intended to pass on the throne to her.This child is still too pure and kind. It seems that she needs to be mentioned frequently to distract her from political affairs.

"Rou'er, don't tell anyone what you said today. It's just a secret between you and the empress. The empress will remove all obstacles for you, so don't worry too much." The emperor looked at Huanrou who was bowing his head in thought, I feel that what happened today was indeed too sudden, and the child was not prepared at all.

"Yes, Empress Dowager, I know, I'm going to retire, Empress Dowager still needs to take care of herself."

After Huanrou left, the emperor fell into deep thought again.

"Yi Yuan, call Tian Cheng over, I have something to discuss with him." The Emperor ordered the maid.

Seeing Huanrou enter Zijin Palace in a daze, Jueleng felt a little puzzled.

"Huanrou, what's the matter?"

Huanrou raised her head blankly, she was really shocked today, at this moment she just wanted to take a good rest.She smiled slightly and shook her head: "It's okay, the Empress has been a little tired recently, I pressed her shoulders, and I'm a little tired too."

Jue Leng muttered in a low voice: "His Majesty the Emperor is too ignorant of pity and sympathy. Huanrou has been away for several hours. After pressing for so long, how could he not be tired?" After finishing speaking, Jue Leng grabbed Huanrou and let her Leaning her head in her arms, she reached out and rubbed her head.Huanrou didn't refuse either, and let her hold her. The familiar fruity scent in Jue Leng's arms made her feel a little relieved.

Inside the Sea Palace.Huanyun frowned, helping Haidi to review the memorial.This is still due to Huanrou, Huanyun thought coldly, although Haidi is fine, sometimes the old illness breaks out and he is still a little weak.

Ao Yuan came in and said something in front of Huanyun, Huanyun was shocked.After a while, he recovered his expression, and his voice was full of despair and coldness: "Is she going to do something so fast?"

Ao Yuan bowed his head: "Ma'am, I'm afraid it is."

Huanyun smiled, very sarcastic.It's only been half a year since she married into Sea Realm, and she finally lost her temper?Or has she already faced up to her own aging, and she is a little powerless in political affairs?

Queen Mother, Queen Mother, I think you didn't even say hello to me at the beginning, so you decided to let me marry into this sea realm, maybe it was because you were afraid that I would threaten your dearest and favorite daughter?It's ridiculous that she is so arrogant, she thinks that besides me, the throne belongs to her, think about her proud and disappointed face, right?

Huanyun laughed loudly, the laughter made the whole hall tremble, Ao Yuan buried his head even lower, he knew how desperate the woman in front of him was.

Huanyun smiled and stopped, with tears in the corners of his eyes.Ao Yuan secretly raised his head for a glance, fearing that he might find out some secrets, so he lowered his head again.

"Ao Yuan, Haidi has already discussed with you, right?" Huanyun raised his eyebrows, with a slight smile on his lips, looking rather cold.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty has already said it. It's just that I think it's inappropriate."

The corner of Huanyun's mouth opened, revealing a very strange smile: "Ao Aiqing's famous family, I think the descendants of your Ao family have been ministers for generations, isn't it just to make the sea world stable? You can also see the current state of Haidi's body. Now, Ao Aiqing is really not afraid, if you miss the opportunity, you will miss it forever?"

The sweat on Ao Yuan's head began to seep out: "Your Majesty, but this... this will be punished after all."

Huanyun snorted coldly: "I think back then, when Haidi wanted to take virgin boys and girls, why didn't Ao Aiqing try her best to admonish them, saying that they were retribution?"

Ao Yuan didn't know how to answer, so he could only kowtow: "Niang Niang..."

Huanyun smiled: "I'll give you one last chance, if you succeed, your Ao family will be glorious, and if you fail, the gods will only rumor that I killed my mother for the throne, and I have nothing to do with you, Ao Yuan, or your sea realm .”

"This..." Ao Yuan wiped the sweat from his brow.

The atmosphere has been stalemate like this, and Ao Yuan feels that the time has passed so long.

Ao Yuan sighed in his heart. If he wanted to revitalize the sea world, I am afraid that this is the quickest and most direct way. Ao Yuan didn't think carefully about what will happen after this matter really happens.

Ao Yuan was heartbroken, and kowtowed: "But according to your mother's order."

Huanyun laughed loudly, and the laughter once again frightened the entire Haidian: "Okay, youdao is a hero who knows current affairs, Ao Aiqing, you go and help me secretly summon the fourth princess Huanbi from the heaven. Ask her for help."

Ao Yuan kowtowed and went down.

"What do you mean by calling me here secretly?" Huanbi was very displeased at being disturbed, if it wasn't for the embarrassment and panic on the face of Xiaoxian who came over, she would not be willing to take care of these bad things.

"Bi'er, my sister called you here, and I want your help." Huanyun smiled slightly.

"Oh? Then why don't you go directly to the heaven to find me, but also send someone to secretly send a message to me to come to the sea to meet you?"

"Because this matter is of great importance." After finishing speaking, Huanyun pulled Huanbi over and whispered in her ear.

"What did you say?!" Huan Bi almost cried out.

Huanyun just nodded and smiled, proving that she was not joking.

Huanbi snorted coldly: "Why do you think I will help you?"

Huanyun laughed: "Why? Just because I understand you. Ever since I was a child, the Queen Mother has never even looked at you. She is very dissatisfied that you are only obsessed with magical arts, and you are not like her royal daughter at all. For Containing your strength, how did she treat you? The books she provided you, the research environment she provided you, are you really what you want? Some magical arts, she forbids you to practice, for what? Because she is The emperor, not just your mother, is always jealous of you. Because of this fear, you can't concentrate on what you want to do wholeheartedly. Everyone says that gods are good, but how can they be troubled by gods? You know? Immortals only want to be born in the royal family, but how can the immortals know the sadness of the royal family? You know, according to the usual practice, once the new emperor succeeds, her brothers and sisters will no longer be able to stay in the heavenly court, so as to avoid posing a threat You must have heard the recent rumors. Once Huanrou ascends to the throne, you will definitely not be able to stay in the heaven. In fact, you have never thought about competing with anyone. You just want to study your magic, only the magic They make you happy, but they want to deprive you of your last happiness. Like many princesses, you will be sent to a desolate and narrow fairy island to spend your life. How can this small fairy island provide you with more happiness? What about a good research environment?"

Huan Bi was taken aback, these words actually touched her heart, but she had already accepted her fate, she felt that being born in the royal family was already the greatest misfortune.

"Then, how can I guarantee that I will help you become the emperor, and you will not go back on your word and harm me?"

Huanyun laughed, she knew that when Huanbi said these words, nine times out of ten, she hit the nail on the head.

"I won't. Because I want to manage the two realms of the sky and the sea in a unified way, I need a powerful god. You will be my best ally. I need you to clear up more voices of dissatisfaction. I promise you that once I become the emperor , you can stay in the Heavenly Court forever, and I will not restrict your magical skills. You can study any magical skills you can learn, and you can enter the library in the Heavenly Court. I will give you a The big bedroom, and remove all the people watching you, where you can leave your cronies, no longer have to be afraid of being guarded. I am not afraid of you, because I understand you, I know you have no interest in power, we It's a different person."

Huanbi hesitated, this decision is quite important, and it is not something that can be decided immediately.

Huanyun smiled and said: "My good sister, I won't force you, I will give you time to think slowly, I am afraid that in the future, you will be the one who comes looking for me in a hurry."