He is one of the famous divine generals of the Great Zhou Empire, a man whose single arrow once pierced through a mountain over ten li thick.

With a single shot, golden light blazed for miles, and a ten-zhang-tall building covering an acre of land collapsed with a thunderous crash.

Dust and mist billowed up to a thousand meters into the sky, the power truly astonishing.

In the decisive battle against the Great Jin Empire, he once wiped out a thousand elite soldiers of the Great Jin Empire with a single arrow. Some even call his arrows the Arrows of Death.

Of course, Andrew Parker is also a ‘Transcendent Realm’ cultivator, a super powerhouse on par with a terrestrial immortal.

Therefore, Julia Parker receives very high honors in the Yan Kingdom. Even the lofty King of Yan would show her deference.

“Julia little sister, this is an internal affair of Yan. Weren’t you going hunting at Mount Taihe? If you need any equipment, just say the word and I’ll have someone bring it to you,” Madam Smith hurriedly said, naturally wanting to get rid of this ‘plague god’ as soon as possible.

“Madam Smith, do you mean to say that the Eighth Prince’s words make no sense?” Julia Parker seemed intent on helping Evan Bennett, refusing to let the matter drop.

“Sister, there’s a reason for all this. I am handling the matter, so please don’t interfere and go hunting quickly. I heard a herd of third-rank celestial deer was recently spotted at Mount Taihe. Catching a few to tame would be quite nice,” Madam Smith was clearly trying to send her away. Today, she was determined to punish Evan Bennett, with Lady Carter as an accessory.

After all, at the last sacrificial ceremony, that mother and son had made her lose face in front of everyone. She was determined to regain her dignity, and with the King of Yan in seclusion, this was a golden opportunity not to be missed.

“Giggle, that’s exactly what I was thinking,” Julia Parker smiled.

“Good, then hurry along, or some marquis’s son might snatch the celestial deer first,” Madam Smith felt relieved, thinking she had finally gotten rid of this ‘plague god’.

“Just now, Your Ladyship said I could pick any equipment I wanted. Does that still hold true?” Julia Parker looked at Madam Smith with a beaming smile.

“Of course it does. As the mistress of the Eastern Palace, I am temporarily in charge of the harem. As long as you wish, just say the word,” Madam Smith replied with a smile.

“Good, then today I want the mother and son of the Eighth Prince to accompany me to Mount Taihe.

Spring is in the air, flowers and streams abound. Hunting while enjoying the mountain scenery sounds wonderful.

However, it’s inconvenient without a proper attendant to handle chores. As for the palace laborers, I don’t care for any of them.

Surely Your Ladyship wouldn’t go back on your word, would you?” Julia Parker’s words nearly choked Madam Smith.

She had completely seized the initiative over Madam Smith. If she went back on her word now, wouldn’t it be like slapping herself in the face in public?

However, Madam Smith glanced at Lord Howard.

That fellow immediately caught on and said, “Would the princess please choose someone else? The Eighth Prince and his mother are currently criminals. It’s not appropriate for them to leave the palace.”

Chapter 12: Is the Royal Family Worthless?

“Criminals? What crime have my mother and I committed? It’s your good-for-nothing son Ethan Bennett who is the real offender.

Madam Smith, since the king is in seclusion today, I ask you to severely punish the culprit.

Otherwise, if everyone follows this example, what authority does the royal family have? Without trust, there is no foundation.

If everyone can treat the royal family’s authority as ‘worthless’, the nation will fall into chaos.” Evan Bennett stood tall, his eyes blazing as he stared at Madam Smith.

“Nonsense! When did my son ever insult the royal family as worthless?” Lord Howard was furious.

The old man’s eyes bulged, his face fierce. Blue energy swirled around him, the air trembling—he looked ready to start a fight.

“Lord Howard tried to kill Lady Carter, who was personally appointed by the king, and the Eighth Prince, also personally appointed by the king, right in the court. Lord Howard, do you admit your guilt?” Evan Bennett stood righteously, his eyes bright, standing firm under Lord Howard’s powerful aura, refusing to back down.

“Who said I wanted to kill Lady Carter and you? That’s pure nonsense!” Lord Howard’s face changed color, and he quickly withdrew his aura to avoid giving others ammunition.

“Lord Howard, Her Ladyship has already agreed to let the Eighth Prince and his mother accompany me on the hunt.

Why do you keep trying to stop it? Do you really think I’m just a figurehead?

Do you really want to get to the bottom of this? Fine, I’ll immediately send word to the captain of the ‘Heavenly Guard’ stationed in Yan, Lord Frank Parker.

I’ll ask them to thoroughly investigate this matter. No matter who is involved, they will be severely punished according to the laws of Great Zhou!” Julia Parker put her hands on her hips and pointed at Lord Howard, shouting loudly.

Lord Howard Jack Bennett’s face darkened, looking extremely awkward.

Because the Heavenly Guard is the imperial guard of the Great Zhou Empire, personally commanded by the Zhou Emperor. Moreover, every vassal state or principality has a squad of Heavenly Guards stationed there, all directly under the command of the Great Zhou Empire’s Heavenly Guard Office.

And every one of them is a master. It’s said that the minimum requirement to join is to reach the first level of Innate Realm, and the captain is even a Qi Manipulation Realm expert. When the Heavenly Guard acts, neither the vassal kings nor the princes can interfere.

In fact, they are just the emperor’s eyes and ears.

They exist to keep the vassal kings and princes in check. As long as the interests of the imperial family are not threatened, the Heavenly Guard usually does not intervene.

So, even someone as noble as Yan’s Lord Howard cannot afford to provoke the Heavenly Guard.

Moreover, Julia Parker is the seventh imperial princess, personally appointed by the Zhou Emperor.