"Don't kill me, don't kill me," His Majesty the Emperor begged for mercy, seemingly forgetting his royal status.
"Hmph, give me a reason not to kill you."
"I... I am the Emperor."
"Hahaha, I like killing emperors the most."
"Please, Senior Zhou Hong, don't kill me." His Majesty the Emperor scrambled up and kowtowed.
"Don't kowtow to me. You are the Emperor, I cannot accept such a gesture."
"Wuwuwu, give me another chance to live. It was my fault for being blind, please spare me."
Zhou Hong had no intention of killing him, and even if he did, it wouldn't be now. So he said, "Wanting to live is simple. From now on, be my subordinate. Do whatever I tell you to do. Can you do it? If you can, you live. If not, you die."
"I can," the Emperor nodded quickly.
"Very good. I need to establish a soul connection with you now. Extend the back of your head." Zhou Hong commanded.
The Emperor looked worried.
"Don't worry, I don't need any special means to kill you."
The Emperor thought that was reasonable. However, he had no idea that if Zhou Hong wanted to kill him, it would take at least another month. But by establishing a soul connection now, he would have control of his soul, making it easy to kill him.
The Emperor obediently extended the back of his head. Zhou Hong placed his hand on it. A moment later, Zhou Hong successfully established a soul connection with the Emperor.
"Can you hear my voice?" Zhou Hong's voice echoed deep within the Emperor's mind.
"Ah?" The Emperor looked at Zhou Hong in astonishment, surprised by his capabilities.
"From now on, no matter how far apart we are, I can contact you. Similarly, no matter how far apart we are, I can kill you with a single thought. So, you'd better behave yourself."
"Yes." The Emperor nodded with a dejected expression, realizing he had failed miserably.
"You will continue to be the Emperor. If you behave, I won't let anyone know of our relationship."
"Thank you... Master." The Emperor hesitated for a moment, then pain etched on his face as he called Zhou Hong 'Master.'
"Hahaha, it's good you know what's good for you. However, when others are around, I permit you not to call me Master. Just call me Zhou Hong."
"Thank you, thank you." The Emperor was filled with gratitude. He was also afraid of calling Zhou Hong 'Master' in front of others, as it would be extremely embarrassing.
"By the way, there's something I need to inform you about."
"I know what you're talking about. It's about my princes who are vying to recruit you. Don't worry, I will tell them not to bother you anymore."
"That's not what I'm talking about. It's something else."
"What is it? Please tell me."
"You have a concubine named Consort Yang, right?"
"Replying to Master, it seems there is such a concubine. However, I seem to have taken her in the last two years. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten. I haven't even graced her with my presence yet."
Zhou Hong frowned slightly.
"You haven't graced her with your presence?"
"Yes."
"Oh, then it seems that day was indeed her first time. She even lied to me, saying she had her period." Zhou Hong let out a bitter smile.
"What did you say?" The Emperor was stunned.
"I said, Consort Yang and I have a history. What? You're not convinced?"
"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare." Although the Emperor said he wouldn't dare, he was extremely depressed. He had been cuckolded by Zhou Hong for a long time.
"From now on, you will not make things difficult for Consort Yang."
"Yes, Master."
"Also, there's a talent named Little Sprout. Let her go home."
"Yes."
After speaking, Zhou Hong wasted no more time and turned to leave.
However, after taking a few steps, Zhou Hong suddenly thought of something and quickly turned back, "Do you have a supreme token? One that allows everyone in the Zi Xiao Empire to treat the token holder as if the Emperor himself were present?"
"Yes, the Zi Xiao Token. Everyone who sees the Zi Xiao Token will treat the holder as if the Emperor himself were present."
"Give me one."
"Yes."
The Emperor immediately handed Zhou Hong a plaque. The plaque exuded an aura of supreme imperial power. Even ordinary citizens would feel the majesty of the Son of Heaven upon seeing it.
"Good. This will save a lot of trouble in the future." Zhou Hong smiled faintly and pocketed the token.
"We escort Master." The Emperor's trembling voice came from behind.
Zhou Hong walked for several thousand meters within the imperial palace, still within the confines of the harem. It seemed the Emperor's harem was exceptionally vast.
"Halt! Who are you?" Just then, he encountered a patrol team. The patrol team immediately surrounded Zhou Hong.
Zhou Hong, wanting to test the token's power, immediately took it out.
"Ah, the Zi Xiao Token! Long live His Majesty, long live His Majesty, long live!" The patrol team immediately knelt before Zhou Hong.
"Disperse."
"Yes."
Zhou Hong swaggered away. Although the patrol team was suspicious, they dared not ask further. Anyone possessing the Zi Xiao Token must have been personally granted it by the Emperor. Even the Emperor's most beloved son could not obtain such a token, as there was only one.
Zhou Hong wandered around the harem for a while when he suddenly saw a woman standing on a bridge ahead. The woman was none other than Consort Yang.
"Eh, Consort Yang?" Zhou Hong was inwardly surprised to see her in the harem. It was late at night, and she was alone, stargazing.
"Consort Yang, hello! What are you doing here?" Zhou Hong walked up with a smile.
"Ah, Zhou Hong? How did you get here?" Consort Yang was shocked to see Zhou Hong appear. At the same time, there was a hint of panic in her eyes. After all, she had an affair with Zhou Hong, and if it were discovered, her entire clan would be annihilated.
"Nothing much, just strolling around. Where is your palace?" Zhou Hong asked with a smile.
"It's not far ahead. I was bored alone and came out for some fresh air."
"In that case, I'll accompany you for some fresh air." Zhou Hong sat down beside Consort Yang.
"No, you should leave quickly. This is a restricted area in the harem. No man, except eunuchs, is allowed to enter."
"Heh heh, not only will I enter this harem tonight, but I will also enter the depths of your heart." Zhou Hong said with a bold laugh.
Consort Yang's face turned red, and she became extremely anxious.
"Zhou Hong, there are spies everywhere here. Please leave quickly. If anyone sees, your whole family will be...!" Before Consort Yang could finish speaking, Zhou Hong immediately embraced her and kissed her.
"Zhou Hong, let me go." Consort Yang struggled with all her might.
"Don't shout, or you'll attract people."
"Zhou Hong, I beg you." Consort Yang cried out in desperation.