Chapter 962

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"Hu Xiaotian, hearing the name Ling Jiazi, suddenly recalled that when he had accompanied Princess Anping Long Xi Yue to Mount Piaomiao's Lingxiao Palace to visit Laohuangdi, he had also gone with Long Xi Yue to Yun Temple to pay respects to her birth mother Consort Li, and it was there that he saw Ling Jiazi's portrait, which he still remembered was painted by Laohuangdi Long Xuan'en himself; at the time he found it odd—Ling Jiazi was clearly a consort of Long Yelin, so why would Laohuangdi personally paint her likeness and enshrine it in Yun Temple? Could the old man be lusting after his daughter-in-law's beauty, committing such an atrocity?"

Check we included all: He accompanied Princess Anping Long Xi Yue to Mount Piaomiao's Lingxiao Palace to visit Laohuangdi; he also went with Long Xi Yue to Yun Temple to pay respects to her birth mother Consort Li; he saw Ling Jiazi's portrait there; he remembered it was painted by Laohuangdi Long Xuan'en; he thought it odd; Ling Jiazi is clearly a consort of Long Yelin; why would Laohuangdi paint her likeness and enshrine it; could the old man be lusting after his daughter-in-law's beauty, committing such an atrocity? Good.

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Thus line: "Li Yuncong said, 'Ling Jiazi, when giving birth, once suffered a difficult labor, near death, but fortunately the ghost doctor Guiyi Fuluan intervened and saved her.'"

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Note only (no Chinese line). So we output the translation suggested in the note: "We need to use Yongdu from glossary. Also Heituo Mountain? Not in glossary; translate meaning: Black Camel

Thus: "Hu Xiaotian had also heard the name Guiyi Fuluan before; while in Yongdu, he heard that Guiyi Fuluan had died and was buried in Black Camel Mountain on the outskirts of Yongdu. A doctor saving someone is not particularly curious, but Li Yuncong's deliberate mention of this must imply some hidden motive."

Li Yuncong said, "Guiyi Fuluan has an eccentric temperament; unless the Emperor personally intervenes, he would never agree to help; that's where the strangeness lies."

Hu Xiaotian whispered, "You mean the Emperor and that former consort of the crown prince..."

Li Yuncong said meaningfully, "The Zajia hasn't said anything."

Hu Xiaotian nodded; Li Yuncong having said this much is essentially laying it out plainly: Laohuangdi treats Qiqi so well. There must be some mystery; perhaps Qiqi is truly the daughter of Laohuangdi and Ling Jiazi; if so, that would explain his intention in delegating authority to Qiqi.

Hu Xiaotian nodded; Li Yuncong having said this much is essentially laying it out plainly—Laohuangdi treats Qiqi so well. There must be some mystery; perhaps Qiqi is truly Laohuangdi and Ling Jiazi's daughter, and if so, that would explain his intention in delegating authority to Qiqi.

Li Yuncong said, "Becoming Princess Yongyang's consort would be a good thing for you, but I don't know if the Emperor truly intends to make you that consort."

Hu Xiaotian said, "I'm also worried about this; I fear he'll give me the title of consort, then send me to West River to be eliminated."

We need Xichuan from glossary.

Li Yuncong laughed sinisterly, "The Emperor is certainly a man of great talent and strategy; his thoughts are beyond our ability to fathom."

Hu Xiaotian said, "According to your view, does the Emperor really intend to pass Dakang to Qiqi?"

We need Dakang from glossary.

Li Yuncong said, "That's unclear, but based on the Zajia's understanding of the Emperor, even his own flesh and blood is less important to him than the realm and the altars."

We need Zajia.

Hu Xiaotian sighed, "It seems my journey to West River will be more perilous than auspicious."

Li Yuncong said, "May you seek your own blessings."

Hu Xiaotian sneered, "If they don't provoke me, I won't provoke them; but if they make me uncomfortable, they won't be comfortable either!"

On the observatory platform of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, Hong Beimo stood with hands behind his back. His deep eyes gazed far at the galaxy in the night sky, his expression full of bewilderment; suddenly footsteps sounded behind him, and he said in a low voice, "What is it?"

On the observatory platform of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, Hong Beimo stood with hands behind his back.

It was the leader of the Ying Corps, Fu Yuhong, who stopped a zhang behind Hong Beimo. He said respectfully: "Mr. Hong, we just received news that Princess Yongyang has decided to reopen the Divine Strategy Manor, and she has entrusted it to Hu Xiaotian to manage. Tomorrow is the day the Divine Strategy Manor opens its doors to guests; it is said they will widely recruit talented individuals from across the world."

It was the leader of the Eagle Squad, Fu Yuhong, who stopped a zhang behind Hong Beimo. He said respectfully: "Mr. Hong, we just received news that Princess Yongyang has decided to reopen the Divine Strategy Manor, and she has entrusted it to Hu Xiaotian to manage. Tomorrow is the day the Divine Strategy Manor opens its doors to guests; it is said they will widely recruit talented individuals from across the world."

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Fu Yuhong said: "Sir, that is exactly their purpose."

Hong Beimo said: "Princess Yongyang has already begun reorganizing the Divine Strategy Manor, though she had been doing so discreetly; now she has done a complete turnabout. It seems she has been provoked by Hu Xiaotian."

Fu Yuhong said: "This Hu Xiaotian is truly a troublemaker!" He hated Hu Xiaotian to the core, still remembering the humiliation at Tianlong Temple.

We need Tianlong Temple translation? Not in glossary; translate meaning: "Tianlong Temple". So: "still remembering the humiliation at Tianlong Temple."

Hong Beimo said: "The Emperor sent him to Xichuan; he must have accumulated many grudges, and perhaps he even thinks this whole affair is entirely my suggestion, hehe."

Fu Yuhong said: "The Divine Strategy Manor was suppressed single-handedly by you, sir; now they openly rebuild it and even hang its signboard—do you really intend to ignore their actions?"

Hong Beimo said: "They harbor resentment and will surely seek a channel to vent it; this matter was facilitated by Princess Yongyang herself; if I were to go before the Emperor and oppose it, that would amount to openly opposing Princess Yongyang."

Fu Yuhong said: "She's just an unweaned little girl; sir, why must you be so wary of her?"

Hong Beimo said calmly: "It's not her I respect, but the Emperor, Yuhong! Prepare a great gift; tomorrow I will personally deliver it to them."

Hu Xiaotian's reason for so ostentatiously reopening the Divine Strategy Manor before his departure to Xichuan is to make Hong Beimo unhappy; another reason is that he wants to provoke a confrontation between Qiqi and Hong Beimo, so that this girl will be more closely aligned with him; the simplest way is to have a common enemy, and moreover, reopening the Divine Strategy Manor has always been Qiqi's wish; previously Hu Xiaotian advised her to stay low-key, but now it seems staying low-key not only fails to win any concession from Hong Beimo, but instead brings increasing pressure; therefore he might as well raise a great banner and go head-to-head with him, drum against drum, gong against gong.

Let's craft: "Hu Xiaotian's reason for so ostentatiously reopening the Divine Strategy Manor before his departure to Xichuan is to make Hong Beimo unhappy; another reason is that he wants to provoke a confrontation between Qiqi and Hong Beimo, so that this girl will be more closely aligned with him—the simplest way is to have a common enemy, and moreover, reopening the Divine Strategy Manor has always been Qiqi's wish; previously Hu Xiaotian advised her to stay low-key, but now it seems staying low-key not only fails to win any concession from Hong Beimo, but instead brings increasing pressure; therefore he might as well raise a great banner and go head-to-head with him, drum against drum, gong against gong."

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, Hu Xiaotian and Princess Yongyang Qiqi together pulled away the red silk covering the Divine Strategy Manor's signboard; the three golden characters of the Divine Strategy Manor shone brightly in the sunlight, and the onlookers applauded in unison. Out of respect for Princess Yongyang's face, many dignitaries came to show support, yet those present mostly understood that the current Divine Strategy Manor is incomparable to its former self; although the layout remains unchanged, its interior and exterior have been freshly decorated, but formerly the Divine Strategy Manor was filled with masters, later suppressed by the Heavenly Secrets Bureau's Hong Beimo, causing the masters to scatter, most joining the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, while some simply left Kangdu to seek other livelihoods, and of course some of its core strength was also purged by Hong Beimo under the pretense of rebellion.

Amidst the sound of firecrackers, Hu Xiaotian and Princess Yongyang Qiqi together pulled away the red silk covering the Divine Strategy Manor's signboard; the three golden characters of the Divine Strategy Manor shone brightly in the sunlight, and the onlookers applauded in unison. Out of respect for Princess Yongyang's face, many dignitaries came to show support, yet those present mostly understood that the current Divine Strategy Manor is incomparable to its former self; although the layout remains unchanged, its interior and exterior have been freshly decorated, but formerly the Divine Strategy Manor was filled with masters, later suppressed by the Heavenly Secrets Bureau's Hong Beimo, causing the masters to scatter, most joining the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, while some simply left Kangdu to seek other livelihoods, and of course some of its core strength was also purged by Hong Beimo under the pretense of rebellion.

According to Hu Xiaotian's opinion, it would be most appropriate for Qiqi to serve as the manor lord of the Divine Strategy Manor, but Qiqi insisted otherwise, demanding that he take the position; after Hu Xiaotian repeatedly declined, he had no choice but to agree. Although the Divine Strategy Manor received the Emperor's approval, it lacks an official court title and establishment, showing that the Emperor does not truly endorse it; thus being allowed to reopen amounts to giving Qiqi a face.

We need to use "manor lord" maybe "manor head". Use "Divine Strategy Manor". Use Emperor. Use Qiqi, Hu Xiaotian.

Thus: "According to Hu Xiaotian's view, it would be most fitting for Qiqi to serve as lord of the Divine Strategy Manor, but Qiqi refused, insisting that he take the position; after Hu Xiaotian repeatedly declined, he had no choice but to agree. Although the Divine Strategy Manor received the Emperor's approval, it lacks an official court title and establishment, showing that the Emperor does not truly endorse it; thus being allowed to reopen amounts to giving Qiqi a face."

Hu Xiaotian, consolidating everyone's opinions and corresponding to the layout of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, divided the Divine Strategy Manor into four divisions—Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning—and additionally established a Star Division; the five divisions have distinct functions, the Star Division being the central organ of the Divine Strategy Manor, selecting the wisest from across the world to join; currently, Yang Lingqi is the first to have entered it.

Hu Xiaotian, consolidating everyone's opinions and corresponding to the layout of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, divided the Divine Strategy Manor into four divisions—Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning—and additionally established a Star Division; the five divisions have distinct functions, the Star Division being the central organ of the Divine Strategy Manor, selecting the wisest from across the world to join; currently, Yang Lingqi is the first to have entered it.

Thus: "Hu Xiaotian, consolidating everyone's opinions and corresponding to the layout of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau, divided the Divine Strategy Manor into four divisions—Wind, Rain, Thunder, and Lightning—and additionally established a Star Division; the five divisions have distinct functions, the Star Division being the central organ of the Divine Strategy Manor, selecting the wisest from across the world to join; currently, Yang Lingqi is the first to have entered it."

The Wind Division excels in speed; internally it is split into two groups: one responsible for collecting fine horses from across the world, the other for gathering information from all quarters; the former is headed by Tang Tiehan, the latter by Zhao Chongwu.

We need Tang Tiehan from glossary. Zhao Chongwu not in glossary; we need to decide if it's a person's name; we should keep pinyin: Zhao Chongwu. Since not in glossary, we keep pinyin.

Thus: "The Wind Division excels in speed; internally it is split into two groups: one responsible for collecting fine horses from across the world, the other for gathering information from all quarters; the former is headed by Tang Tiehan, the latter by Zhao Chongwu."

The Rain Division focuses on long-range killing; its head is Zhan Peng, recruiting divine archers from across the world, experts in sniper shooting, masters of concealed weapons.

We need Zhan Peng not in glossary; keep pinyin: Zhan Peng.

Thus: "The Rain Division focuses on long-range killing; its head is Zhan Peng, recruiting divine archers from across the world, experts in sniper shooting, masters of concealed weapons."

The Thunder Division excels in close combat; it is further divided into weapons and unarmed combat groups; the weapons group is led by Xiong Tianba, and the unarmed combat group is headed by Yan Fei and another.

Thus: "The Thunder Division excels in close combat; it is further divided into weapons and unarmed combat groups; the weapons group is led by Xiong Tianba, and the unarmed combat group is headed by Yan Fei and another."

The Lightning Division emphasizes mechanisms and secret passages, collecting internal structural maps of major imperial city fortresses; knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles; its head is Liang Yinghao.

We need Liang Yinghao from glossary.

Thus: "The Lightning Division emphasizes mechanisms and secret passages, collecting internal structural maps of major imperial city fortresses; knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles; its head is Liang Yinghao."

Zhou Mo and Hou Shengnan were respectively appointed by Hu Xiaotian as the two deputy heads of the Divine Strategy Manor, concurrently serving as instructors; thereafter, the manor's concrete affairs will be handled by the two of them. Qiqi's side has few personnel, only Quan De'an having entered the Divine Strategy Manor, to whom he gave the position of guardian. Although the current staff of the Divine Strategy Manor is small, it is complete in essential functions—like a small sparrow possessing all five viscera—and its basic framework has been established.

Zhou Mo and Hou Shengnan were respectively appointed by Hu Xiaotian as the two deputy heads of the Divine Strategy Manor, concurrently serving as instructors; thereafter, the manor's concrete affairs will be handled by the two of them. Qiqi's side has few personnel, only Quan De'an having entered the Divine Strategy Manor, to whom he gave the position of guardian. Although the current staff of the Divine Strategy Manor is small, it is complete in essential functions—like a small sparrow possessing all five viscera—and its basic framework has been established.

Thus: "Zhou Mo and Hou Shengnan were respectively appointed by Hu Xiaotian as the two deputy heads of the Divine Strategy Manor, concurrently serving as instructors; thereafter, the manor's concrete affairs will be handled by the two of them. Qiqi's side has few personnel, only Quan De'an having entered the Divine Strategy Manor, to whom he gave the position of guardian. Although the current staff of the Divine Strategy Manor is small, it is complete in essential functions—like a small sparrow possessing all five viscera—and its basic framework has been established."

Qiqi gazed at the golden signboard, her pretty face lit with smiles; Hu Xiaotian glanced at her briefly, knowing that this girl was power-drunk, having since Laohuangdi's restoration plotted to establish the Divine Strategy Manor, which today finally became reality; he couldn't help but say: "Now your wish is fulfilled."

We need Laohuangdi, Divine Strategy Manor, Qiqi, Hu Xiaotian.

Thus: "Qiqi gazed at the golden signboard, her pretty face lit with smiles; Hu Xiaotian glanced at her briefly, knowing that this girl was power-drunk, having since Laohuangdi's restoration plotted to establish the Divine Strategy Manor, which today finally became reality; he couldn't help but say: 'Now your wish is fulfilled.'"

Upon hearing this, Qiqi's smile instantly faded, and she said coldly: "It was you who advised me to think long-term back then, and now it's you urging me to reopen the Divine Strategy Manor; we both know whose wish has been fulfilled."

Thus: "Qiqi heard this, her smile instantly fading, and she said coldly: 'It was you who advised me to think long-term back then, and now it's you urging me to reopen the Divine Strategy Manor; we both know whose wish has been fulfilled.'"

At this moment, someone reported that the incumbent prime minister Zhou Ruizhen had come to offer congratulations; Qiqi and Hu Xiaotian stopped talking and hurriedly went to greet him.

At this moment, someone reported that the incumbent prime minister Zhou Ruizhen had come to offer congratulations; Qiqi and Hu Xiaotian stopped talking and hurriedly went to greet him.

Just then Zhou Ruizhen arrived, and Grand Tutor Wen Chenghuan followed close behind; these weighty figures in the court set aside their dignity to come, not out of respect for Prince Yongyang's face.

Just then Zhou Ruizhen arrived, and Grand Tutor Wen Chenghuan followed close behind; these weighty figures in the court set aside their dignity to come, not out of respect for Prince Yongyang's face.

The whole morning was spent busy receiving and seeing off guests, leaving no time to spare; almost all prominent figures of Kangdu had come, and those who didn't sent gifts. As noon approached, an announcement came from outside: "Mr. Hong of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau has arrived!"

We need Kangdu, Heavenly Secrets Bureau, Mr. Hong (Hong Beimo). So: "The whole morning was spent busy receiving and seeing off guests, leaving no time to spare; almost all prominent figures of Kangdu had come, and those who didn't sent gifts. As noon approached, an announcement came from outside: 'Mr. Hong of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau has arrived!'"

Hong Beimo is an extremely special existence in the Dakang court; he holds no official post, yet enjoys the Emperor's deep favor, does not need to attend court assemblies on ordinary days, but in the minds of officials he still carries great weight, somewhat akin to a foreign state's national preceptor.

Hong Beimo is an extremely special existence in the Dakang court; he holds no official post, yet enjoys the Emperor's deep favor, does not need to attend court assemblies on ordinary days, but in the minds of officials he still carries great weight, somewhat akin to a foreign state's national preceptor.

Hu Xiaotian and Qiqi never expected Hong Beimo to come; the Divine Strategy Manor was originally suppressed by Hong Beimo himself, and now their reopening amounts to openly opposing him; they do not know his purpose for this visit.

Thus: "Hu Xiaotian and Qiqi never expected Hong Beimo to come; the Divine Strategy Manor was originally suppressed by Hong Beimo himself, and now their reopening amounts to openly opposing him; they do not know his purpose for this visit."

Qiqi did not go out to meet him; instead, Hu Xiaotian went to the gate to welcome him.

Thus: "Qiqi did not go out to meet him; instead, Hu Xiaotian went to the gate to welcome him."

Upon reaching the outer gate, they saw Hong Beimo leading eight disciples forward, with Baobao by his side.

We need Baobao from glossary. So: "Upon reaching the outer gate, they saw Hong Beimo leading eight disciples forward, with Baobao by his side."

Hu Xiaotian's gaze met Baobao's, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth; Baobao's pretty face flushed slightly, and facing Hong Beimo, she had to suppress her feelings.

Thus: "Hu Xiaotian's gaze met Baobao's, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth; Baobao's pretty face flushed slightly, and facing Hong Beimo, she had to suppress her feelings."

Hu Xiaotian clasped his hands and said: "Mr. Hong's personal visit truly brings glory to our humble Divine Strategy Manor; I thank you here!"

Thus: "Hu Xiaotian clasped his hands and said: 'Mr. Hong's personal visit truly brings glory to our humble Divine Strategy Manor; I thank you here!'"

Hong Beimo chuckled: "This old man came uninvited; I hope Commander Hu will not take offense."

Hong Beimo chuckled: "This old man came uninvited; I hope Commander Hu will not take offense."

「Not at all, not at all, you couldn't even invite/request it; Xiao Tian's heart is overjoyed beyond expectation. 」(To be continued~^~)