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"Your Majesty, on this Mid-Autumn Festival, if you were to grant a marriage to Sister Liang, wouldn’t it be a wonderful tale to celebrate during this auspicious time?" Queen Wang said softly beside Dugu Han.
Dugu Han had always doted on Queen Wang, and her gentle words stirred something within him, leading him to make a decision.
"Indeed, indeed. Among the young men in the court, Yang Yichen seems quite suitable; his age is appropriate. So be it, I shall draft an edict," he declared.
With a thunderous impact, Dugu Han's words stirred a storm within Yang Yichen's heart.
No wonder he had been unable to calm his heart since the banquet began; he had an unsettling premonition.
Queen Wang glanced over subtly, making him feel wary, as if she had been waiting for him here.
Recalling the time in Linyi County when he had rejected the proposal from Wang Wenshi, the governor of Heyang Province, and considering that Wang Wenshi and Wang Wenyuan were cousins, while Queen Wang was also related to them, the events unfolding today became clear. This was the Wang family's revenge against him.
As Dugu Han's words echoed in her ears, a faint smile appeared on Queen Wang's enchanting face. Her gaze drifted toward Yang Yichen, her lips barely moving.
Yang Yichen’s senses were sharp; he immediately understood Queen Wang's implication.
Queen Wang was very pleased with the effect she had achieved. It was worth her effort in instructing her confidant to arrange the banquet and personally sending a maid to train Liang Shuer for an unexpected dance performance.
It was not difficult to capture Dugu Han's attention with such a finale.
Combined with the subtle hints over the past few days, Dugu Han naturally associated Liang Shuer with Yang Yichen.
This was Queen Wang's brilliance; everything was done subtly and gradually changed Dugu Han's thoughts. This method had proven effective over the years.
Otherwise, the emperor would not allow the Wang family to hold such power in the harem and maintain influence in the court.
The scene was filled with tension, and everyone knew that in the next moment, Dugu Han would announce the marriage.
They were curious about what choice Yang Yichen would make.
After all, he came from humble beginnings, hailing from a remote area, and was new to the capital with no connections. If a marriage alliance could help him gain favor with Liang Yujing, it wouldn't be a bad option.
However, he would have to endure the presence of Liang Shuer.
Although this woman had brought shame upon herself, she had a father who was a second-rank official.
Most people would choose to obey the emperor's command; after all, it was the emperor himself who arranged the marriage. Even if there were humiliations involved, one had to bear them.
A subject must die at the command of their sovereign; how much more so when it comes to a matter of male dignity?
At worst, he could marry her and not consummate the union. After all, it's normal for men to have concubines; they could be kept as ornamental figures in the household, and he could just bring in a few more wives.
As long as this ensured a smooth career path in the future, some necessary sacrifices could be made.
Yet, what choice would Yang Yichen make? Would he comply with the emperor's wishes and marry Liang Shuer? Or would he defy the imperial order? That could be seen as contempt for the royal family and could lead to execution.
In this critical moment, Yang Yichen did not hesitate and interrupted Dugu Han before he could finish speaking.
"Your Majesty, I have an important matter to report!" Yang Yichen stepped from the back to the center and knelt before Dugu Han.
"Oh? What does Lord Yang wish to say?" Dugu Han squinted slightly, his demeanor warm towards this talented young man. Given his significant contributions to Western Moon, how could he not like him?
Of course, this was not without the praise of certain individuals; for instance, Liu Gonggong had sung his praises more than once in front of Dugu Han, and some of those words had reached Dugu Han's ears through Liu Gonggong.
Yang Yichen did not expect that the good fortune he had encountered on his journey to the capital would play such a crucial role at this moment, potentially changing his life forever.
Otherwise, with Dugu Han's position as the Yellow Emperor and his unquestionable character, there would be no chance for the following words to come out.
"Your Majesty, I report that yesterday afternoon, after many days of research, I finally made new progress on the weapon. The model is initially completed, utilizing the latest bow and arrow design, capable of firing three arrows simultaneously. The range is double that of existing models, and the power has greatly increased."
Wow!!!
As soon as Yang Yichen finished speaking, the hall erupted in an uproar! A weapon with significantly increased power, capable of more than doubling its effectiveness—this represented a revolutionary advancement, an unprecedented leap in the history of Western Moon. Many officials had devoted years to researching weapons without any progress.
With current technology, a bow can only shoot one arrow at a time, with a maximum range of one hundred fifty meters. What Yang Yichen just mentioned about doubling that means three hundred meters!
Three hundred meters! What does that mean? On the battlefield, with such advanced weaponry, it would be entirely possible to defeat the enemy overwhelmingly without sustaining any casualties.
This illustrates the principle that in combat, having superior weaponry gives one an advantage.
Just think about it: when an army is about to deploy and the enemy suddenly attacks, having this type of bow and arrow allows for long-range combat. Enemies within three hundred meters and beyond one hundred fifty meters would have no chance of survival.
Moreover, the enemy's arrows wouldn't harm one's own soldiers since their range wouldn't reach that far.
Not to mention firing three arrows simultaneously; this means that during a confrontation, one could match the enemy's strength with only one-third of their forces.
Everyone understood the benefits in an instant.
Dugu Han was even more so! He suddenly stood up, and the abrupt movement made him dizzy. He reached out to steady himself against Liu Gonggong and trembled as he spoke: "Yang Yichen, is what you said true?"
What marriage gifts? What perfect match? Nothing compares to weaponry.
"Your Majesty, I would not dare conceal anything," Yang Yichen replied, his eyelids slightly lowered and his voice clear. In the lively banquet hall, his voice was the only one heard.
Everyone was immersed in his depiction, unable to extricate themselves for a long time.
"Good! Good! Good!" Dugu Han exclaimed three times in succession, expressing his unparalleled excitement.
On the other side, Queen Wang's complexion flickered in and out of clarity under the shadow of Azure Tree, making it difficult to see her clearly.
With a smile on her face, she leaned toward Dugu Han and said, "This is what I should do, Your Majesty. Congratulations, Your Majesty. The Western Moon Kingdom will surely prosper and endure forever!"
"I congratulate Your Majesty on the prosperity and eternal glory of the Western Moon Kingdom!" The officials knelt and shouted, their voices echoing through the air.
"Hahaha, I am pleased! Lord Yang, prepare the weapons. Tomorrow at noon, I will personally inspect them."
Dugu Han was eager to witness the power of the new weapons firsthand.
At this moment, who could still recall Dugu Han's earlier words?
Liang Shuer stood alone in the middle, feeling isolated. Unable to maintain her composure, she quietly withdrew.
Beside the laughing Dugu Han, Queen Wang bit her silver teeth tightly, her beautiful nails digging into her palm, leaving behind red marks.
"Yang Yichen, you are capable! You truly are! Just wait for me!"
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