Editor : Minak Amie

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He didn’t expect that his words from tonight’s banquet would reach Rong Tian’s ear so quickly.

Although it was a result of his unprepared speech… all the words he said at the time were his true opinions.

He nodded his head earnestly.

Rong Tian was temporarily lost in thought before he gently sighed. “Hao Yuan Jiang seems senile and worthless, but he is not someone that can be killed that easily. After all, he has been an official for a long time and has experienced a lot in his lifetime. For now, Tong Er can’t do much about him. How about this… we won’t kill Su Jin Chao, but kidnap him instead. I’ll let you beat his a.s.s… how about that? He was giving you a rotten att.i.tude and causing you trouble during the entire banquet, right?”

Feng Ming was dumbfounded.

He knew his feminine, compa.s.sionate heart would often invite jokes and was not suitable for politics and the scheming nature of the imperial court. Because he had such a nature, Rong Tian would always give him thoughtful consideration, bringing Feng Ming unbelievable warmth.

“Really?”

“Of course.”

Feng Ming loudly shouted and enthusiastically hugged Rong Tian firmly. He took the initiative to continuously kiss Rong Tian wildly but feeling doubtful, asked, “Kidnapping Su Jin Chao is harder than killing him… Are you really, because of my silly thoughts, choosing the more difficult path?”

“Who dares to say my Duke Ming’s thoughts are silly?” Rong Tian gently smiled at him. “One’s origin cannot define one’s position in life. Every life is precious and should be filled with vitality. It should be filled with wonder and happiness.”

Rong Tian lightly asked, “Feng Ming… do you know that all the words you have spoken, towards later generations, could be of immense influence?”

Feng Ming was surprised and shook his head.

“You… on behalf of my Grace Order, have painted a world that people will be looking forward to. Wait until all the words you preached at Tong’s banquet is broadcast to every nook and cranny of the world. Only then will you realize how important each and every word you said tonight were.

Feng Ming… I have already decided that the words you said tonight will be the policy Xi Lei will abide by in the future. If I can unify the world… then it will become a worldwide policy that will have to be adhered by.”

Feng Ming was completely stunned.

This… this is not a joke, right?

He had really just casually spoke out his thoughts at the banquet.

Rong Tian’s expression was filled with admiration. His handsome and dignified face was without any trace of a smile or laughter.

“Feng Ming, this world is divided into 11 kingdoms that possess centuries of history. Throughout the past, there have been kings who had hoped to unify the world but ultimately failed. Why is that? Were they not powerful enough? Were their armies not strong enough? Did they not possess enough supplies or food? Or were their enemies too formidable? Ever since I knew I would ascend the throne and become king, I had always thought about such things.”

In the dead of the night, Rong Tian was holding on to his most precious lover. For the first time in his life, he felt like he was looking at his most important and most reliable comrade as he whispered his wishes and deepest thoughts as a sovereign.

“After meeting you and listening to your views, I finally understood that even having the most powerful army is not enough to unify the world. Even if we won and the world were temporarily unified, an emperor will still grow old and become unable to suppress all kinds of corruption. The world would become divided again. What we are lacking is a force that can keep the world unified as a whole. Do you understand?”

He was extremely gentle as he kissed Feng Ming’s forehead.

Feng Ming answered honestly, “I don’t understand.”

“You are that force, Feng Ming.” Rong Tian continued, “What you said has grasped the entire concept of what is needed for unification. Cheris.h.i.+ng and being considerate of lives is an incredibly important concept. The method needed is to value each individual life. This idea will attract the support of commoners and people with insight. It would allow for an excellent foreign national policy, leading to the unification of talented people all over the world that will last forever.”

Feng Ming’s jet black eyes narrowed. He seemed to be considering something, but halfway through began to scratch his head and said, “But all those that are royalty and n.o.bility will never agree.”

“That is true. However, they are the minority in this world. The majority of people are commoners. Soldier who are needed for war, farmers who are needed for food… all of them are commoners. Also, even among royalty and officials, there are a few hot headed individuals who agree with your line of thinking.”

“Agree with me?”

“Of course… your ideals,” Rong Tian bit his ear, “are now my national policy.”

“En… Rong Tian, since my ideals are so precious…”

“Then?”

“Then… tonight, can you let me happily embrace you? How about making my life a bit more wonderful?”

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“Wuuuu… objection! Nnn… nnn… Rong… Rong Tian, you… Hey, don’t tear off my clothes… Qiu Yue just made them for me! Wu wu wu…”

A beautiful night… once again started.