Chapter 95 The Bloodthirsty Admiral Who Keeps a Mistress 24

After descending the mountain, the comfortable carriage prepared by the guards was parked at the foot of the mountain. Before Chu Yuan could even move, Huo Jin had already picked her up.

He was the one who carried me down the mountain just now.

Only a few guards followed behind to protect their safety, while the rest stayed on the mountain to handle the aftermath of Longyin Temple and Houting Nunnery.

Since it was a raid, valuables and other valuables would be taken away. As for the rest, Huo Jin, unusually, felt a pang of compassion and allowed the poor monks and nuns to divide it among themselves.

Ultimately, Longyin Temple and Houting Nunnery will no longer exist on these two mountains.

The carriage started moving. Chu Yuan thought Huo Jin would go straight back to the manor, but to her surprise, the carriage went in the opposite direction after entering the city gate.

"Aren't we going home?" Chu Yuan asked, both curious and confused.

The word "home" deeply moved Huo Jin. He hugged her and pressed her fluffy head against his chest.

“As soon as I get back, before I even enter the house, I have to go to the palace to report back. In order to prevent you from misunderstanding and having to make another trip, I have decided to send you to stay at another residence for a few days.”

"Listen to me, you'll love the villa I've meticulously designed," Huo Jin said confidently.

Chu Yuan initially wondered if it was just nonsense, after all, the Governor's Mansion was already extremely exquisite and beautiful with its carved beams and painted rafters. However, when she arrived at the place, she couldn't help but open her mouth wide.

Staring at Huo Jin in astonishment, she asked, "You planted irises all over this large open space. When did you do that?"

Huo Jin took her hand, intertwined their fingers, and kissed it. His voice was deep and magnetic, "When you didn't know."

To be precise, it was when he kept having the same dream over and over again, except that the woman wasn't in the dream at that time.

"Sweetheart, stay here for a few days. I'll come pick you up once I've taken care of everything." Huo Jin said reluctantly.

The two, like a perfect couple, stood amidst the flowers, inseparable, like a newlywed young man and his new wife.

Chu Yuan let go of his hand and ran forward, "Huo Jin, there's a swing here. I'll sit on it, and you can give me a push."

The latter's gaze was serious. "Alright."

That swing had appeared in my dreams before, and now the dream had come true. However, the woman sitting on it was wearing a bit too much clothing…

Huo Jin's mind immediately wandered. What a beautiful sight it would be if she wore less clothing, or even none at all.

This image remained deeply ingrained in his mind until he entered the palace and met the emperor. Knowing himself as Huo Jin did, he was someone who, unless he had it once, would always be unforgettable and make people itch with longing.

So...after he leaves the palace...

The emperor slammed Huo Jin's memorial on the ground. "Outrageous! How can there be such a despicable person in the world? Over the years, he has raped more than a hundred women and fathered more than fifty children with them, more than my own three palaces and six courtyards!"

They're worse than pigs and dogs!

He even uses the dragon's name to establish a harem; give him a few more years, and won't he raise a banner of rebellion?

The Ming emperors were not tyrannical, did not impose heavy taxes and oppress the people, and did not indulge in building mausoleums and temples, but they had two major flaws.

First, he was a womanizer with a long list of romantic entanglements.

Another reason is his extreme hatred for those who rebelled and plotted to seize his throne, which may be related to the fact that his throne was obtained dishonorably and was not easily obtained.

Therefore, Huo Jincai cunningly framed Gun Dilong for plotting a rebellion. Of course, did Gun Dilong not have such distorted thoughts when he acted this way?

"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have already gouged out the eyes, cut off the ears, and crippled the manhood of this lecherous scoundrel. I have also thrown him into the snake pit of the Ten Thousand Mountains. He will not die so easily without experiencing several days of excruciating pain."

Upon hearing this, the emperor was somewhat pleased and gazed at Huo Jin with admiration, "I have complete confidence in Huo Qing's work. Did you also find a lot of valuables in the temples and nunneries?"

"Yes," Huo Jin answered truthfully. Despite the confiscation of property and the excavation of graves, he never took a single penny for himself.

But precisely because of this, the emperor insisted on giving it to him, and it's unclear what his motivation was.

And so, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty smiled and stepped down from the dragon throne, approaching Huo Jin step by step, "This small amount of money doesn't need to be handed over to the national treasury. I've decided to bestow it all upon little Jinzi..."

"Buy more clothes and jewelry for the maids and ladies in the manor, so they can dress up nicely and serve our little princess well."

These words were full of teasing and flippancy, almost like flirting.

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately announced the imperial decree.

However, such decrees have been issued frequently since Huo Jin became the admiral, so everyone is used to them.

Huo Jin felt very awkward for the first time and politely declined, saying, "No need, Your Majesty, my family has enough money to spend."

"What, even little brat has moments when she complains about having too much money? Is she complaining about the money, or about me?" The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty asked cryptically.

Huo Jin lowered his head and said, "Your Majesty is wise. I just don't want to gamble away my money. Otherwise, it will only benefit others."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty laughed heartily, showing utter indulgence. "It's alright, go gamble. If you lose, I'll give you the money back. If it can bring a smile to our usually stern-faced little prince's face, then the money will have been well spent!"

The emperor thought his words would at least move Huo Jin, since that was how he always coaxed his other male and female favorites.

Huo Jin remained expressionless, and even cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying, "If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

That dog emperor, strictly speaking, wasn't much better than the rolling dragon; they were both equally detestable!

Taking advantage of the emperor's momentary shock, Huo Jin swiftly fled the Hall of Mental Cultivation and the palace, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable.

He mounted his horse, eager to rush straight to the villa; though physically present, his heart was already with Chu Yuan.

Especially since his mind was filled with fantasies of Chu Yuan swinging naked on a swing...

Tsk—

It's truly captivating!

However, let's go back to the manor first and deal with the troubles there. Only when Yuan'er returns will it feel like a home again.

Thinking this, Huo Jin spurred his horse back to the mansion and went straight to Huo Wu's Zhaixing Pavilion.

Upon reaching the second floor, without regard for Huo Wu's location, he yanked the chain, pulling Huo Wu to his side and then grabbing her by the neck. "Sister-in-law? I always thought you were a heroic and valiant woman with no filthy heart. I never imagined you could be so despicable!"

Huo Wu's tears were squeezed out, and she kept coughing.

Those same eyes, filled with boundless hatred, stared unblinkingly at Huo Jin. "What are you saying? I wish I could kill you! Why would I bother with such vile thoughts towards you?"

"I said, Iris!" Huo Jin tightened his grip inch by inch, almost snapping her neck. "What right do you have to tell Iris that you're pregnant? You know better than anyone what our relationship is!"

"Besides, I've always only ever thought of you as Huo Wu."

"If Huo Xi knew how shameless you are, she would probably be very 'happy'!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Wu suddenly became agitated. With a flick of her wrist, a dagger appeared in her hand, which she thrust straight at Huo Jin.