My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

In the original work, the description of Lu Qiuxian is rather sparse.

However, when Gu Lan first read it, the impression left on him was quite profound.

Clad in white, both a scholar and a warrior, he gained fame across the land and became the foremost figure in the Jing Nation, second only to the female Emperor herself!

"His true name is unknown to all. 'Qiuxian', which means to become immortal ... it's just a name he gave himself due to his past obsession," Gu Lan said slowly. "Driven by that obsession, he spent his entire life pursuing the limitless immortal path, venturing alone into the demon realm in the Xiangzhou region. He endured hardships and eventually became the cornerstone of the Great Jing..."

Gu Lan vividly recounted the image of the general from the novel. From a lowly soldier to a marshal, his journey was truly legendary. A military genius, solemn and unsmiling, his obsession centered around a woman, presumably his wife.

Mu Yuyan listened attentively, understanding the importance of recruiting talents for the future of the Jing Nation.

After a while, Gu Lan roughly finished describing Lu Qiuxian in the book.

As the martial arts part wasn't completed, Gu Lan's understanding of Lu Qiuxian's background was not entirely clear.

He only knew that, in the end, due to a casual promise made by the protagonist, he was recruited and became an important ally.

Casual promises in fantasy novels were quite cliché, Gu Lan thought, rubbing his temples. It seemed like the novel really underestimated the intelligence of its readers, with the whole world revolving around the protagonist as soon as he gained his halo.

At this moment, Mu Yuyan pondered for a moment and asked, "Sir, did he eventually become an immortal?"

"I don't know, but it's unlikely," Gu Lan shook his head, explaining, "Human efforts are sometimes limited, and his obsession seems never to have been released..."

If the obsession had been released, the portrayal of his later life in the book would probably have more laughter. However, in the original work, up until the unfinished martial arts part, he remained expressionless like a block of ice.

"I understand," Mu Yuyan said, feeling a sense of regret. A general persistently seeking immortality for a woman - it was more interesting than the love stories in traditional scripts. Unexpectedly, the story ended this way.

However, now that she knew about it in advance, Mu Yuyan thought she might have a chance to change it.

Finding someone in the military was like finding a needle in a haystack for Old Yang, but for her, the female Emperor, it was as simple as issuing an imperial edict!

"Find this person, use all the resources available to the court to help him overcome difficulties, promote him to a high-ranking general as soon as possible, and provide him with more resources. Perhaps it can reverse the fate of the Great Jing..."

Mu Yuyan's eyes flickered, already planning the Imperial Announcements Bureau's task.

While she was lost in thought, a mechanical voice echoed in Gu Lan's mind.

[Host Spoils A Character to the World]

[Received Reward]

[Immortal Technique·Mind Control]

[Sacred Herb·Pure Yang Ambergris (10,000 Years)]

[Fusion·Ancient Immortal Body·Marvelous Yang]

[......]

Seeing the rewards, Gu Lan couldn't help but smile.

To be honest, telling the story of Lu Qiuxian was premeditated. Satisfying his wife's curiosity was secondary; he was mainly waiting for the system's rewards.

Last time, the story spoiler was already extraordinary, but this time, it was even more impressive. Among them was an incredibly precious ancient immortal body!

Physique was purely innate and determined one's natural luck, why did the protagonists have exceptional luck? It was because they possessed immortal bodies, sacred bodies, or demonic bodies, which were all blessed with extraordinary luck!

In this book, the protagonist eventually possessed ten different physiques!

Gu Lan had obtained Saint Stage cultivation through the Reader System, but her innate talent was still that of an ordinary person, different from the true children of fortune and destiny.

But now!

Gu Lan possessed the Marvelous Yang Immortal Body, and her future trajectory and all her luck would be beyond comparison with the past!

Gu Lan silently felt the changes in her meridians, restrained her excitement, and then looked at the other rewards.

"A 10,000-year Pure Yang Dragon Saliva Grass could be helpful for my cultivation. However, absorbing it directly might be wasteful. I'll keep it for now..."

Gu Lan knew of alchemists and thought that refining it into a pill before absorbing it herself would yield greater benefits.

Compared to these two sacred rewards, the others were somewhat inferior. Gu Lan only glanced briefly at the Mind Control technique's mental method and retrieved it all into the system space.

At this moment, Mu Yuyan made up her mind, bent down to pour tea for Gu Lan, and said softly, "Sir, reading must be tiring. Have a sip of water to soothe your throat."

"Thank you," Gu Lan said, taking the cup with a smile.

"Today, Old Yang is hiring people to open a grain store. It's probably going to be busy until late. Let me cook for you... What would you like to eat?"

Mu Yuyan carefully put away the precious book from the bamboo chair, tied an apron around her slender waist, and looked at Gu Lan with clear eyes.

"I would like some noodles."

...

The next day, a gentle spring breeze wafted through the air.

Liu Yexi rushed back from the capital without taking a day off, immediately assisting Old Yang with the affairs of the grain store.

As the owner, Gu Lan deemed it necessary to make an appearance on the opening day of the grain store.

A burst of firecrackers echoed through Shangjing Street, where a shining plaque hung high.

"Gu's Grain Store!"

The sound of firecrackers attracted a crowd, and as they looked inside, expressions of curiosity emerged, accompanied by a buzz of casual chatter.

"With the impending war between the Jing Nation and the demon realm, opening a grain store seems quite odd. Are they not afraid of a slow demise?"

"Ah, indeed! My family has closed both the money exchange and grain store. We fear the demon realm might reach Langzhou."

"Even if those monsters don't reach us, when the imperial tax and grain officials come, it's still a losing proposition!"

Gu Lan was known to some among the crowd due to his good reputation.

Despite the uncertainty about his intentions, people stayed to observe.

At this moment, a green-clad serving girl emerged, carrying a basket of rice, followed by a handsome young man in blue, fanning himself. Naturally, it was Gu Lan and Liu Yexi.

The once delicate-looking Liu Yexi caused a momentary hush among the young and old men on the street. However, when the gaze shifted to Gu Lan's handsome face, many women among the onlookers began whispering.

"Master Gu of the Gu family is remarkably handsome!"

"I wonder if he's married. I have a younger sister waiting for a suitable match."

"Perhaps being a concubine wouldn't be a bad idea. Later, when I buy some grain, I might as well inquire..."

"..."

"Cough, quiet down!" Liu Yexi, with exceptional hearing, caught wind of the blatant attempts by women to entice their monarch and disapprovingly scrunched his small brows.

Gu Lan cleared his throat and began, "Dear fellow villagers, today marks the opening of Gu's Grain Store. Our first transaction involves these grains. As you can see, there's a limited quantity per household, only two taels each..."

His words left the crowd puzzled.

"Master Gu, other grain stores usually give away grains on opening day. Why don't you have enough from the start?"

"Yes, Young Master Gu, it's the first time we've heard of limited quantities. What's your intention?"

Gu Lan, with a calm smile, explained, "What we are selling is not ordinary grain. To prevent hoarding and speculation, we've adopted this approach to ensure everyone can purchase."

"What's so special about it?" someone skeptical shouted.

While many grain stores used gimmicks to attract customers, the essence remained the same—ordinary grains. Faced with the skepticism, Gu Lan motioned, and Old Yang nodded, promptly flipping a sign beside them.

"Eastern Demon Rice, fifty bushels per acre!"

"Harvest in three months!"

"Gu's reputation guaranteed, with a tenfold compensation for any fraud!"

The bold writing on the sign presented itself clearly to the onlookers. After deciphering the words, the crowd erupted into chatter.

"Master Gu, are you selling seeds, or are you selling dreams? There's no such high-yield rice in the world!"

"Harvest in three months... Master Gu, we want to support you as fellow villagers, but you can't take us for fools!"

Thinking that Gu Lan would follow the trend of boasting and raising prices, the crowd initially dismissed him. However, Old Yang turned the sign again, revealing several prominent words on the back.

"Fair prices, one silver coin for two taels of seeds!"

Now, the crowd was stunned.

It was not just a matter of being proven wrong. Gu Lan was praising the rice extravagantly, yet he was not selling it at a high price. Could this rice truly be as miraculous as described?

The people exchanged puzzled glances.

Living in a barren environment for most of their lives, they dared not believe in such divine products.

At this moment, more people gathered in front of Gu's Grain Store.

Gu Lan no longer felt the need to explain, gently fanning himself with a folding fan, sitting on a wooden chair brought by Liu Yexi, quietly closing his eyes to rest.

He had fulfilled his original intention of benefiting all living beings; he was now worthy of the Demon Rice.

To buy or not to buy, it was now up to the common people.

Meanwhile, some individuals who were skeptical scoffed and left, while others split into two groups.

One group approached Old Yang to buy grain, adopting a trial-and-error mentality. The other group, consisting of women who harbored genuine feelings for Gu Lan, intended to strike up a conversation.

"My Master already has a wife. Please go and buy some grain."

Liu Yexi intercepted them, speaking coldly.

"Oh, little girl, we know your master has a wife, but isn't it normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines?"

The women laughed.

Liu Yexi: "..."

Having multiple wives and concubines might be normal, but letting Her Majesty share a husband with your daughters? How dare you?

"Please, if you're not buying, then leave," Gu Lan added.

Now, the expressions of the women turned unpleasant.

"He's just a pretty face; my daughter might not even like him!"

"I was thinking of buying, but now I won't!"

"What's the big deal!"

"..."

The women, with twisted expressions, walked away.

As the saying goes, the more one desires something, the more they disparage it when unable to obtain it.

It was reminiscent of the women in his previous life introducing their "precious daughters." Gu Lan simply smiled and shrugged it off.

However, at this moment, a familiar voice scolded the women.

"What are you gossiping about here? Deliberately slandering Master Gu, do you want me to arrest all of you and bring you to the yamen?"