My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, the three teachings, shared the world's destiny equally.

The temples and literary circles were the foundation of a nation. Everyone who achieved success through imperial examinations shouldered the destiny of the country. It could even be said that their actions would determine the national fate for the next few years.

For outsiders to obtain success through imperial examinations was a loss of destiny itself, an unspoken taboo for major dynasties. For the current declining Jing Nation, it was even more of a taboo among taboos.

"Great Yu..."

Mu Yuyan's teeth were clenched and his beautiful eyes were cold.

She hated dynasties that schemed in the dark and took advantage of chaos.

However, she couldn't take action now, not even with the Langzhou Iron Cavalry openly. The reason was simple and helpless: Gu Lan's words lacked evidence.

Even though her people believed her, Du Fu couldn't order the Iron Cavalry to act based on mere "speculation."

In this way, if Tuoba Mo had attended the autumn examinations with a false identity or simply denied participating, claiming he was here for sightseeing, then arresting the Great Yu Prince afterward would put the Jing Nation in a disadvantageous position.

Amidst the silent crowd, Tuoba Mo seemed to have figured this out. Standing in place for a while, he turned slowly towards Gu Lan and sneered, "Brother, I did offend you just now because of your wife, but there's no need to frame me like this, right?

Is the heart of the people in the Jing Nation so narrow? I admit that I am indeed the Ninth Prince of Great Yu, but I did not participate in your autumn examinations! Even if someone wins, it would be another person with the same name and surname as me in the East Province. I'm just here to have some fun in the Jing Nation!"

Indeed! In this age where identity cards were not widespread, it was too easy to play tricks if you were shameless enough.

Hearing his words, the crowd showed disdainful expressions, and people began to angrily scold him:

"He actually is the Ninth Prince of Great Yu, secretly coming here to steal literary fortune. How despicable!"

"Dare to act but not admit it, and still a prince, spit!"

"No shame, it's infuriating!"

...

Hearing the curses around him, Tuoba Mo cursed the peasants in his heart but remained calm on the surface, denying everything!

However, when Gu Lan saw that he didn't admit it, instead of getting angry, she remained as calm and composed as ever. Knowing all the enemy's plot and setting, anyone in her position wouldn't feel nervous. Seeing him so calm, Tuoba Mo felt a slight tightness in his heart.

Damn, does this kid know something?

No, his identity has been exposed; he needs to leave this troublesome place quickly...

Pretending to be calm, Tuoba Mo was already thinking about retreating.

But at this moment, Gu Lan spoke again!

However, not towards him, but pointing at the black-robed old man behind him:

"The person who came is even farther than Great Yu, the offspring of the East Sea's Dragon Clan. I wonder if the Dragon Lord is still looking for you?"

When this was said, everyone was shocked, and their eyes fell on the black-robed figure!

"What the heck, this person is actually a dragon from the East Sea?"

"The Dragon Clan from the East Sea is actually here in our Langzhou City, and it seems to have been lurking for quite some time!"

...

The black-robed man, mentioned by name, was visibly stiff at the moment. His heart surged with shock. He had no Tuoba Mo's intelligence. In a hoarse voice, he asked in response:

"Who are you? How do you know my identity, and how do you know... about the grievances between me and the Dragon Lord?"

When he said the latter part of the sentence, his voice already carried a tremor. There was no way around it; the fear of the Dragon Lord was deeply etched in his bones. He was truly afraid of his identity and position being exposed.

Once it reached the East Sea Dragon Clan, he would be hunted down again, living a life of constant fleeing and likely ending up suppressed in the depths of the sea forever, never seeing daylight again!

However, at this moment, Mu Yuyan's eyes flickered, revealing a contemplative look. With her intelligence, when Gu Lan mentioned the "Dragon Clan," she immediately associated it with recent events.

Suddenly, Mu Yuyan's eyes widened, looking at Gu Lan as if seeking confirmation.

Gu Lan looked at her, nodded faintly, and said, "You guessed it right. This person should be the monster that has been causing trouble in Langzhou these days, the one that has been devouring people at night."

The crowd erupted in shock!

As the words fell, the crowd on the entire street boiled with excitement. The gazes directed at the black-robed figure, aside from the fear and horror, now harbored a sense of resentment.

"You are the monster that made us live in fear!"

"My brother was eaten by you. Give me back my brother's life!"

...

With the Langzhou Iron Cavalry providing assurance, the enraged citizens condemned and vilified. They threw rotten vegetables and stinking eggs at the two figures. The black-robed man took a step back. However, with this step back, a part of his well-concealed face accidentally revealed something shiny—seemingly scales!

Damn, he really is from the Dragon Clan!

Du Fu was immediately stunned. This was the monster that had been devouring people! He had risked his life searching, turning the entire city upside down, and now... it turned out the monster was right in front of him!?

Realizing this, Du Fu couldn't hesitate. The old man promptly took out a Sky-Piercing Arrow from his pocket and shot it into the sky. Immortal elders nearby, upon seeing this arrow, would arrive in an instant!

Seeing this scene, Tuoba Mo was completely panicked. If the cultivators from the Great Jing Nation came, and he now had the accusation of "harboring an evil dragon that caused harm," it would be impossible for him to escape unharmed!

"You fool!"

Tuoba Mo cursed inwardly. He gave a resentful look at Gu Lan. The black-robed man's revelations due to Gu Lan's manipulation had significantly increased their danger level. Forget about stealing literary fortune; now, even returning to Great Yu would be a problem. Not to mention the future pursuit by the Dragon Lord...

"Quick, let's go!"

Tuoba Mo kicked the black-robed man, who was still immersed in terror caused by the Dragon Lord, and the latter hastily pinched a technique. They fled from the scene!

Seeing him flee in embarrassment, the people showed disdain.

"Haha! He ran like a mouse crossing the street. Is this how a prince of Great Yu behaves?"

"The prince of Great Yu is like this?"

"Sir, let's chase after him. We've finally got evidence; we must capture him!"

...

With national hatred and personal enmity, blood boiled with excitement. The pleasure of beating a fallen dog made the citizens forget that they were mere mortals while facing a dragon at the king realm. They kept shouting for punishment, united against a common enemy.

However...

The sober ones knew that the reason the dragon hadn't attacked and had instead fled was entirely due to Gu Lan's words, "I wonder if the Dragon Lord is still looking for you." How deep must the hidden fear be for it to be exposed so easily?! It scared the dragon so much that it forgot to resist!

Du Fu quickly calmed the crowd. "Stop making a fuss! Going there will just be delivering yourself. I will invite immortal elders and mobilize the military to pursue them! I will definitely give you all an explanation!"

Du Fu had to work hard to disperse the crowd. He turned around, repeatedly thanked Gu Lan, and left with an excited expression. Finally, he had the opportunity to redeem himself!

...

With the matter settled, Gu Lan's family had long since left and returned home.

"I didn't expect such a commotion just going out for a stroll."

After finishing dinner, Gu Lan lay on the bed, shaking her head with a sigh. Tomorrow, she had to personally take care of...

Dealing with these two handed over to Du Fu to kill made Gu Lan uneasy.

"Sigh, I initially wanted to interact with you as an ordinary person."

However...

These disgusting villains had their eyes on the wife, so she had to reluctantly take care of them. Being targeted by thieves brought endless troubles!

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Moreover, now that they knew the secret of her ability to predict the plot, they were obliged to ensure they disappeared forever with this secret...