Human Clan Defender-Chapter 565 -s 289 to 290 All Fake (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

Chapter 565: Chapters 289 to 290 All Fake (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

"One hundred years later, Your Majesty is still as majestic as ever."

"We’ve known each other for a century. I remember you weren’t one to flatter. When did you change so much?"

"People always progress."

「——」

"Your Majesty, the Great Qin army has appeared three hundred miles from the Capital City!"

Inside the Imperial Palace of the Great Zhou Capital, a minister bowed deeply.

Amidst the dark mist in the center of the great hall, the figures of the Great Qin army also appeared.

"They are three hundred miles away. Given the Great Qin’s marching pace, it won’t be long before their army overruns the land. Speaking of which, although Gu Xuanji isn’t much, the soldiers of Great Qin are indeed quite elite!"

Emperor Zhou looked at the Great Qin soldiers. In his sharply defined black and white pupils, a hint of scarlet seemed to flash.

After a long while, he withdrew his gaze and let it fall upon the civil and military officials in the hall.

"No need to worry so much. They won’t be able to breach the Capital City. By the time they arrive, it will be time for the Great Qin army’s annihilation."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

All the civil and military officials bowed their heads.

Among the current officials, Zhou Chi and Yang Yue, who had once been defenders at Zhou Pass, were now prominently present.

They had quietly retreated on the eve of Zhou Pass’s fall.

"Alright, you all may disperse. Remember, do not leave the Capital City without permission. Otherwise, if you die at Great Qin’s hands, don’t blame me for not having warned you."

"We bid Your Majesty farewell!"

Watching Emperor Zhou leave, the civil and military officials also retreated like the tide.

Upon leaving the Imperial Palace and seeing the bustling streets, the oppression in Zhou Chi’s heart lightened significantly.

"HUFF!"

He let out a breath, and his solemn face eased into a faint smile.

Ever since Great Zhou allied with the Demon Evil, the court had become increasingly oppressive.

Often, Zhou Chi was reluctant to remain in the imperial court but had no choice.

Compared to the stifling atmosphere of the court, the Capital City’s prosperity gave him a sense of vitality, washing away much of that oppressive feeling.

Returning to his General’s Mansion, servants were already waiting.

"Daddy!"

A four- or five-year-old boy ran over with short strides, and Zhou Chi squatted down to pick him up.

Behind the boy followed a woman, plump and comely.

"Why are you home from court so early today?" the woman asked softly.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chi held his son, a faint smile on his dignified, stately face.

"There was nothing pressing today, so I finished with court early."

"It’s good you’re home early. We were just about to have breakfast; you’re back just in time. Come, Ye’er, let Mother hold you. Your father must be very tired from court, so don’t cause him any more trouble."

The woman reached out to take the boy.

Although the boy was somewhat reluctant, he did not struggle or refuse.

Zhou Chi frowned slightly. "What are the household servants doing? Breakfast is usually at a fixed time, but now they’re so undisciplined. It seems they need proper disciplining."

As he spoke, the woman had already walked ahead with the boy.

Seeing this, Zhou Chi opened his mouth as if to speak, but then just shook his head and said nothing more.

Inside the main hall, members of the Zhou Family were waiting. They all involuntarily stood up to greet Zhou Chi upon his return.

Then, a servant brought in breakfast.

Only when Zhou Chi picked up his chopsticks did the others begin to eat.

After putting down his bowl and chopsticks, Zhou Chi said to the woman, "Tell the servants not to make red bean soup again. I’m tired of eating it every day. Make something different tomorrow."

"Hmm."

The woman was feeding the child and seemed to nod, though whether it was in acknowledgment or not was unclear.

Zhou Chi couldn’t be bothered to say more.

Although he had been finishing with court early these past few days, the events there still left him exhausted.

After eating, he went to rest.

「The next day,」

Zhou Chi washed up and was about to leave for the Imperial Palace to attend the morning assembly when he suddenly stopped.

I’ve been really tired lately. I’ve even forgotten to bring my waist badge.

He shook his head helplessly. Without his waist badge, he couldn’t enter the Imperial Palace.

Immediately, Zhou Chi turned back.

The moment he stepped back into the mansion, he heard a voice.

"Daddy!"

He turned his head and saw the boy running towards him with short strides.

Zhou Chi couldn’t help but lean down and pick the boy up.

"You usually get up so late, why are you up so early today?"

The woman following behind the boy approached and spoke gently, "Why are you home from court so early today?"

"I haven’t gone to the morning assembly yet. I realized I forgot my waist badge when I left earlier."

"It’s good you’re home early. We were just about to have breakfast; you’re back just in time. Come, Ye’er, let Mother hold you. Your father must be very tired from court, so don’t cause him any more trouble."

The woman extended her arms to take the child.

However, Zhou Chi froze. As he looked at the woman’s gentle smile, his expression gradually turned to one of utter shock.

「——」

「Before the Great Zhou Capital.」

Three armies converged, a silent, deadly energy surging to the skies.

"Is this the Great Zhou Capital?"

Shen Changqing gazed at the magnificent city before him. It was no less grand than the Great Qin’s Capital City. Its walls, etched with the marks of time, testified to the ancient city’s long history.

Now, as the Great Qin army lay siege, not a single soldier could be seen on the walls of the Great Zhou Capital.

It was as if the entire Capital City was one huge, empty city.

Even Gu Xuanji wore a solemn expression at this eerie sight.

"Your Majesty, what do we do now?" Yan Jing asked in a low voice.

If the Great Zhou Capital had defenders, it wouldn’t be so troublesome. They could simply start the siege.