TFWYH – Chapter 628 The General’s Son

With “Gu Hengcang’s” reminder, Gu Yanshuang gained a new hobby besides eating.

She began sending people to stake out the First Prince’s Residence and keep track of the First Prince Consort’s movements.

As long as the First Prince Consort stepped outside—whether to burn incense at a temple or buy something—Gu Yanshuang would inevitably “run into” her.

Not only that, Gu Yanshuang’s attitude toward the First Prince Consort underwent a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree turn. She became excessively attentive and friendly.

The First Prince Consort: …

Being overly courteous for no reason usually meant bad intentions.

This woman definitely seemed like she was plotting something.

Also…

She had gotten so fat!

And uglier by the day!

…

At the same time, far away from the Heavenly Dynasty, beyond the distant seas—

There lay a land of beautiful scenery, nestled among mountains and rivers.

The streets in the city were broad and spotless, and the people lived peacefully in prosperity. Everywhere was thriving with life.

But upon closer inspection, one would notice that most of the people walking the streets and conducting business were women.

Men were rarely seen, and even when they appeared, they wore veiled hats and behaved with strict propriety.

At the eastern end of the city, where the morning sun rose, stood a massive palace complex.

Majestic and solemn, like a gigantic beast crouching within the city itself.

The soldiers guarding the imperial city all looked spirited and valiant.

And these soldiers were all women as well.

That’s right.

This was the legendary Nation of Women.

From the civil and military officials down to the common citizens, women ruled the country.

Men, on the other hand, lived much like women did in the Heavenly Dynasty—

No, their restrictions were even harsher.

They were not allowed to show themselves openly in public, nor behave freely or wantonly.

They were expected to uphold “male virtue.” Otherwise, they would be labeled promiscuous and immoral.

In this nation, it was common for women to have several husbands and male attendants.

However, many years ago, one man broke this tradition.

From childhood, he had been exceptionally talented in martial arts and naturally gifted in military strategy.

After growing up, he not only received permission from the reigning Empress to enter court politics, but eventually even went to war.

He was the son of the Cavalry General—Murong Hong.

Unfortunately, this young man fell in love with the Crown Princess.

Later, when the Crown Princess committed a capital offense and was thrown into the imperial prison, he risked his life by charging into the prison alone and rescuing her before fleeing far away with her.

Until now, nobody knew where the two had gone.

For many years, this story had remained a favorite topic among the people.

But no one expected that the long-disappeared Murong Hong would suddenly return.

And he did not return alone.

He came back with two sons and a daughter-in-law.

Moreover, he had been personally dragged back by Lord Dark Phoenix.

The moment this news spread, the entire imperial capital exploded with excitement.

Early in the morning, countless citizens crowded the streets, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the legendary and only male general.

Before long, the city gates opened.

A woman dressed in black, her face veiled, slowly rode in atop a tall horse.

Behind her followed a group of black-clad women, all stern-faced and upright.

A small carriage rolled along in the middle of their formation.

When the citizens saw the leading woman, they all dropped to their knees and shouted praises to Lord Dark Phoenix.

The woman in black ignored them completely. Her eyes were cold and empty, as though the crowds lining both sides of the street did not even exist.

Despite her indifference, nobody found it disrespectful.

On the contrary, many women looked at her with fervent admiration and worship.

With Dark Phoenix leading the way, nobody dared act recklessly.

The people could only watch as the small carriage slowly entered the imperial palace and headed toward the main hall.

Eventually, the carriage came to a stop.

Dark Phoenix swung herself down from her horse.

Murong Hong also stepped out of the carriage.

Looking carefully—

Wasn’t this Murong Hong none other than Tang Hongba himself?