Chapter 219.2 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

After returning, Lin Beifan bid farewell to Liu’s mother and then went back to the palace.

Seeing her daughter’s reluctance to part, Liu’s mother teased with a sly smile, “Wanqing, how did your talk with His Majesty go?”

Liu Wanqing, covering her face, replied in embarrassment, “Mother, please don’t ask. It was so embarrassing! I couldn’t even speak properly!”

Liu’s mother was puzzled, “That’s strange, I saw you two chatting quite enthusiastically, and you didn’t return until it was dark!”

Liu Wanqing blushed even more, “Mother, it wasn’t like that, don’t make things up… By the way, why did you leave me alone with His Majesty? It made me so nervous I couldn’t even speak!”

Liu’s mother gave Liu Wanqing a playful look, “Why else? It was to bring you and His Majesty together, of course!”

Liu Wanqing was overwhelmed with shyness, “Mother, don’t talk nonsense. How could I possibly be with His Majesty?”

“There’s nothing impossible!”

Liu’s mother chuckled, “Look at you two, a perfect match, a handsome young man and a beautiful young woman. If I could have such a son-in-law, I would die without regrets!”

“I don’t want to marry, I want to stay with you forever!” Liu Wanqing said shyly.

“Daughter, you’ll have to marry someone sooner or later!”

Liu’s mother said earnestly, “I’m getting old and my health isn’t good. What worries me the most is you! I’ve already delayed your marriage for so many years and feel guilty about it. Now that we’re settled, if I continue to delay your marriage, how could I face your father in the afterlife?”

“But I…”

“Daughter, do you really want to marry someone else?” Liu’s mother asked.

Liu Wanqing thought of Lin Beifan’s young and handsome face and blurted out, “I don’t want to!”

“See? I knew it!”

Liu’s mother laughed heartily, “I simply don’t believe that after meeting a remarkable man like His Majesty, you could fall for anyone else. There’s a saying that goes, ‘Don’t meet someone too stunning when you’re young, or else you’ll feel regret for the rest of your life.’ Since you’ve had the chance to meet him, you must hold on tight!”

“But I’m of low status, His Majesty might not fancy a village girl like me!” Liu Wanqing said, disheartened.

She had seen Lin Beifan’s consorts, each one more beautiful than the last, and all from distinguished backgrounds, most skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting.

Compared to them, she felt like an ugly duckling.

Other than practicing her medicinal skills, she knew nothing else.

“Daughter, don’t underestimate yourself!”

Liu’s mother encouraged, “In terms of looks, you are second to none! Although you come from a humble background, you have a unique ability that no one else can replace, and that is your skill in medicine!”

“You can concoct all sorts of divine elixirs, a talent that any power would desire to have! His Majesty isn’t blind; how could he not see that?”

“Just look at how he treats my daughter and me; it’s quite obvious! Therefore, he will definitely keep a tight grip on you. The best way is to arrange a marriage and make you his woman!”

“Mother sees that you also have feelings for him, which is why she created this opportunity!”

Liu Wanqing said with some surprise, “Mother, is it really like that?”

Liu’s mother replied irritably, “Of course, what else? His Majesty has so many responsibilities; if he wasn’t interested in you, why would he spend a whole day with you?”

“Mhm!” Liu Wanqing thought back to everything that had just happened.

She realized that it was all full of schemes, utterly impossible to guard against!

His Majesty is so naughty!

But I somehow like it!

Seeing the potential, Liu’s mother smiled and said, “Daughter, you can be a bit bolder and take the initiative! After all, you’re bound to be together sooner or later, so there’s no need to be so cautious!”

“Mother, how can I do that? We haven’t even reached that stage yet!” Liu Wanqing’s cheeks flushed with heat.

Liu’s mother chuckled, “If you’re really too shy, I can step in for you and have him come to propose. That would settle everything in one step!”

Liu Wanqing panicked!

They hadn’t even started dating, and now a marriage proposal?

Isn’t that too fast?

“Mother, I’m going to make medicine; I don’t want to talk about this!” She slipped away.

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In the following days, whenever Lin Beifan had time, he would come to the Four Seasons Valley to learn about medicinal herbs, showing great eagerness to learn.

Each time, Liu’s mother conveniently had something to do and would leave the two young people alone.

Thus, their relationship quickly heated up.

Before they knew it, the Spring Festival holiday was over.

The Great Xia Dynasty’s government once again operated at high speed, leading the entire nation’s common people into a period of great production.

In terms of people’s livelihood, they were clearing land for farming, repairing roads and bridges, mining and building houses, and engaging in textile and shipbuilding…

In terms of national defense, they were recruiting and expanding the army, opening military academies, and holding martial examinations…

In terms of talent, they were reopening the imperial examination to select and employ the capable…

In terms of education, they were unifying at the start of the school year…

Everything was proceeding in an orderly fashion.

At a time when the rest of the world was in chaos, Great Xia stood out as a beacon of stability.

However, as the saying goes, ‘A tree desires calm, but the wind will not cease’, and at this time, an astonishing piece of news exploded across the rivers and lakes.

The tomb of the Heavenly Khan was hidden within the territory of Great Xia!

This news was like water poured into boiling oil, causing an uproar all over the world.

“Did you hear? The tomb of the Heavenly Khan, a once-in-a-generation conqueror, is hidden within Great Xia!”

“The Heavenly Khan? Is that the one who almost established his own Empire, the supreme Emperor?”

“Who else would dare to claim the title of Heavenly Khan? He was a prominent figure 3,000 years ago! It’s said that his tomb contains many burial goods! Endless gold, silver, and jewels, powerful weapons, and even the Heavenly Khan’s cultivation methods! If someone could find his tomb, they’d make a fortune!”

“Is it true? The Heavenly Khan’s tomb is really in Great Xia? I find that hard to believe.”

“There’s no smoke without fire! Whether it’s true or not, why not go and see for yourself?”

“You’re right, let’s go take a look!”

This news stirred the winds and clouds of the world.

Great Xia naturally received the message as well.

“Your Majesty, look, this is a rumor from the rivers and lakes, and it’s particularly unfavorable to our Great Xia!”

“I know!” Lin Beifan calmly looked at the information.

He was aware of the Heavenly Khan.

The Heavenly Khan, also known as Genghis Khan, was a hero of the grasslands.

Not only was he a martial arts prodigy, but he also reached the realm of Great Grandmaster within a century, looking down upon his contemporaries with disdain!

He also harbored ambitions that soared above the heavens, aspiring to establish an empire and become the legendary Emperor throughout the ages!

He led his mighty army in campaigns to the south and battles to the north!

At the peak of his power, his territory spanned 30 million square kilometers, with a population exceeding one billion!

His forces numbered 30 million, including over a thousand Innates and more than ten Grandmaster experts, striking awe across the world!

Nobody knows whether it was due to the constant battles or severe injuries from which he could not recover, but he fell before reaching the age of one hundred, and his body was buried in a mysterious location.

Legend has it that his tomb contains many burial objects!

Wealth that could rival nations!

Unmatched divine weapons!

And the divine skill secret manuals that allowed him to dominate the world!

Whoever finds them could rule the world!

Thus, countless people have yearned for it, searching tirelessly for 3000 years, but still, no one has been able to find it.

And so, it became a beautiful legend that is sought after but remains out of reach in the rivers and lakes!

Whether the tomb of the Heavenly Khan contains wealth that could rival nations, unmatched divine weapons, or secret manuals to dominate the world, Lin Beifan did not know.

But he did know that there was no tomb of the Heavenly Khan within the territory of Great Xia!

If there really was one, he would have found it long ago with the capabilities of the Empire Sandbox.

How could others have a chance?

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