Joy of Life: Born to Ye Qingmei, raised by Li Yunrui

Chapter 102 Battle with DouDou

When news broke that Ye Tian, ​​the Prince of Qin of Qing Kingdom, was "a Grandmaster at the age of fourteen, unparalleled in both poetry and martial arts, whose hundred poems shook the palace and who defeated the Sword Saint in a single move."

When his incomparably handsome portrait was placed on the desk of Empress Zhan Doudou of Northern Qi, this empress, who presented herself as a man and shouldered the rise and fall of the entire country, revealed for the first time the amazement and infatuation that belonged to a young girl.

"Such a person is truly one in a thousand years, unparalleled throughout the ages!" Zhan Doudou looked at Ye Tian's portrait, and repeatedly read the poems that could be called masterpieces, as well as the descriptions of his domineering and unparalleled martial arts. Her bright phoenix eyes shone with wonder.

"Your Majesty, although Ye Tian is strong, he is, after all, a person of the Qing Kingdom, and I fear he will become a major threat to our Northern Qi."

The trusted female official beside him reminded him.

Zhan Doudou waved her hand, a meaningful smile playing on her lips: "Not so. Such a brilliant and talented person..."

It would be a pity if he couldn't be used by me. But his very existence is a miracle.

She hesitated for a moment, a hint of decisiveness flashing in her eyes, along with a touch of shyness and longing unique to women.

"I have worked tirelessly day and night for the Northern Qi, striving to govern it well, yet the imperial bloodline is ultimately somewhat thin."

Zhan Doudou murmured to herself, but her voice carried an undeniable determination.

"Such extraordinary talents, the dragons and phoenixes among men, must have the most superior bloodline in the world."

If possible, if possible, to give birth to an heir with such Qilin blood for my Northern Qi royal family,

"Then why should we, the Northern Qi, worry about not achieving a prosperous era in the next hundred years?"

At this moment, as she looked at Ye Tian's portrait, her eyes shone with a light that was almost "worship".

And a bold and crazy idea quietly took root in her mind—

Borrow sperm!

She wants to use Ye Tian's peerless Qilin seed to give birth to the most perfect heir for Northern Qi, and for herself!

"This matter requires careful consideration."

We must find a foolproof plan that prevents him from discovering my true identity and intentions.

"And he must also be able to get what he wants." Zhan Doudou's eyes gleamed with wisdom and ambition, a glint of something aimed at Ye Tian.

A plan, full of unknowns and temptations, began to quietly take shape in her mind.

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In the Northern Qi Dynasty, deep within the Zichen Hall of the Imperial Palace.

The Northern Qi emperor "Zhan Doudou," dressed in a bright yellow dragon robe, could not conceal the heroic spirit between her brows. At this moment, she shed her majesty from the court and changed into an elegant palace dress, revealing her true peerless beauty.

But I'm afraid so.

If one did not see it with their own eyes, no one would be able to connect the graceful and beautiful woman before them with the "young emperor" who strategized and commanded respect in the court.

Beside her was the Holy Maiden of Northern Qi, and also her most trusted confidante, Haitang Duoduo.

"Duoduo, take another look at this secret report, and this portrait of Ye Tian." Zhan Doudou handed a scroll to Haitang Duoduo, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement and longing. "A grandmaster at fourteen, defeating Ye Liuyun in one move, his poems shaking the hall—such a person is truly like a god descended to earth! His literary talent and martial arts have both reached a state of perfection, and what's even more remarkable is that he's so young. If our Northern Qi could obtain his bloodline, the future would be truly promising!"

Haitang Duoduo took the scroll, examined it carefully, and compared it with the lifelike portrait of Ye Tian. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly: "Your Majesty, this man is indeed a genius rarely seen throughout the ages. But the method you've come up with is too risky."

Zhan Doudou raised a brow, her tone unwavering: "My mind is made up. This matter must be accomplished! For generations, the Northern Qi royal family has been ruled by women. Although we have used secret methods to conceal this and secure our thrones, it is ultimately not a long-term solution. If I can give birth to a prince with the bloodline of a Qilin like Ye Tian, ​​it will not only completely solidify the Zhan family's rule but also ensure that Northern Qi will stand firm for the next hundred years!"

Haitang Duoduo sighed, "Your Majesty, how easy is it to do this? Ye Tian is now the powerful Prince Qin and Grand Marshal of Qing Kingdom, surrounded by numerous experts. Emperor Qing is both wary of him and trying to win him over. If you want to 'borrow a seed,' how can you do it without anyone knowing? If it is exposed, not only will your secret of being a woman be revealed, but diplomatic relations between the two countries will also break down, and it may even trigger a war of annihilation! Moreover, Ye Tian is eccentric and ruthless. If he knows Your Majesty's scheme, the consequences will be unimaginable."

"I know this matter will be difficult, which is why I want to discuss it with you." Zhan Doudou walked to the window, gazing in the direction of the Southern Qing Kingdom, her eyes gleaming with wisdom and ambition. "A direct confrontation will not work; we must use strategy. Doesn't Emperor Qing want Ye Tian to lead the army on a northern expedition? Perhaps this is our opportunity."

A sly smile played on her lips: "On the battlefield, swords have no eyes; accidents are always inevitable. We can spread rumors that a secret realm left behind by the ancient Shennong has appeared within the territory of Northern Qi, containing rare herbs that can help martial artists break through bottlenecks and even prolong their lives. Given Ye Tian's deep affection for Ye Qingmei, if this secret realm is connected to some of the legends about Ye Qingmei from back then, how could he not be tempted?"

"If he comes alone or with only a few people to investigate, I will disguise myself and 'accidentally' meet him as a 'saintess' or a 'disciple of a reclusive master.' With my looks and talent, plus some special methods, it's not impossible to make him lose control of his feelings and have a one-night stand with me." As Zhan Doudou said this, a rare blush appeared on her face, but her eyes remained firm.

Haitang Duoduo listened with trepidation: "Your Majesty, this plan is ingenious, but far too dangerous! Ye Tian is both intelligent and brave; ordinary schemes are unlikely to succeed. What if he sees through it?"

"That's why we need the two of us to scrutinize every detail of this plan until it's flawless." Zhan Doudou grasped Haitang Duoduo's hand, her eyes filled with unwavering determination. "For the future of Northern Qi, for my sake, I must take this gamble!"

Seeing the determination in her friend's eyes, Haitang Duoduo could only nod helplessly and begin to carefully plan this shocking "sperm donation" scheme with her.

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Qing Kingdom, Kyoto, Prince Qin's Mansion.

Just as the Northern Qi empress was racking her brains to find a "seed donor," an uninvited guest quietly arrived in the capital.

Upon hearing the earth-shattering news that Ye Tian, ​​a fourteen-year-old Grandmaster, had defeated Ye Liuyun in a single move, and after confirming that Ye Tian was the son of Ye Qingmei, even his sword heart, which had long been as dormant as an ancient well, couldn't help but ripple with emotion.

Without going through any official channels, he arrived in the capital of Qing Kingdom quietly, alone with only a sword, and directly presented a visiting card to the Prince of Qin's residence.

Ye Tian was not surprised by the visit of this grandmaster of swordsmanship, who was on par with Ye Liuyun and even surpassed him in terms of killing intent.

Inside the main hall of the Prince's mansion, Ye Tian sat in the main seat. Somewhat surprisingly, on one side sat his principal wife, Fan Ruoruo, and on the other side sat the charming and alluring Princess Li Yunrui, whose eyes held a hint of languor and wariness.

Si Gu Jian was still dressed in simple hemp clothing, barefoot, and clutching his ever-present ancient sword. He entered the hall, his gaze sharp as a sword, locking onto Ye Tian. After scrutinizing him for a moment, he slowly spoke, his voice hoarse and cold, like the friction of a blade: "You are Ye Qingmei's son, Ye Tian? A fourteen-year-old Grandmaster? Indeed, you are quite interesting."

His way of speaking remained as direct as ever, without the slightest bit of politeness.

Fan Ruoruo looked at the legendary sword saint with some nervousness, while Li Yunrui examined Si Gu Jian with great interest, a hint of curiosity and inquiry flashing in his eyes.

Ye Tian smiled calmly and gestured, "Senior Si Gu Jian, it is an honor to have you here. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly. Please have a seat."

Si Gu Jian did not sit down. His eyes, seemingly born only for swords, were fixed on Ye Tian: "Your mother wanted to change this boring world. And you? What do you want to do?"

His questions were equally direct and sharp.

Ye Tian picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and then said slowly, "Senior, is this what you came here to ask? I naturally keep my mother's ideals in mind. As for what I want to do, perhaps it's not much different from what my mother thought back then."

He paused, then turned his gaze to Si Gu Jian, a meaningful look in his eyes:

"Speaking of which, when my mother was alive, she mentioned to me several times that she had encountered a prodigy under a large tree outside Dongyi City, a man so devoted to the way of the sword that he comprehended swordsmanship by observing ants. My mother greatly admired his pure heart for the sword and his almost obsessive dedication, and once predicted that he would become a great master of the sword, renowned throughout the world. I wonder if my mother ever offered him any small help or guidance back then?"

Ye Tian's words, though seemingly casual, actually revealed that he was aware of the other party's connection to his mother.