A magical journey of a sharp-tongued woman and a goofy man

Chapter 230 Breaking the Dilemma

The maid stammered for a long time before finally managing to utter a complete sentence: "It's being said outside... that you're colluding with the demons to overthrow the order of the continent!"

A hint of anger flashed across Ye Shuli's originally calm face, but it quickly disappeared, replaced by a reassuring composure.

She chuckled lightly: "Oh? I colluded with the demons? This story is even more outrageous than those wish-fulfillment novels I've read before."

She slowly and methodically straightened her sleeves, but her eyes were unwavering.

Inside the council chamber, the lords of established powers, representatives of the forces of justice, peace envoys, and even the wise men of order were all present. All eyes were on her, waiting to see how she would deal with this sudden crisis.

"Let's go meet this 'rumor-mongering master'." Ye Shuli curled her lips into a cold smile and took the lead out of the council hall.

The manipulator was hiding in a secluded courtyard, smugly directing his online army to spread various rumors detrimental to Ye Shuli.

"This time we must ruin her reputation and teach her the consequences of offending us!" He smiled sinisterly, as if he could already see Ye Shuli's downfall.

Suddenly, the courtyard gate was kicked open, and Ye Shuli walked in with Jiang Ye and a team of guards. Her powerful aura was like that of a thousand troops, instantly silencing the entire courtyard.

"Hey, isn't this our great screenwriter? Such a wonderful script, why don't you invite me to make a cameo appearance?" Ye Shuli crossed her arms and looked at him with a half-smile.

The person manipulating public opinion changed drastically, but tried to remain calm, saying, "You... what nonsense are you talking about? I don't know what you're talking about!"

"Keep pretending!" Jiang Ye rolled his eyes and complained, "With your acting skills, you can't even fool me. How dare you come out here and embarrass yourself?"

Ye Shuli raised her hand to signal Jiang Ye to be quiet, then took out a stack of documents from her sleeve and threw them in front of the manipulator of public opinion: "Is this evidence enough to get you into trouble?"

The manipulator picked up the document with trembling hands, his face growing paler with each reading, until he finally collapsed to the ground, unable to utter a single word.

Ye Shuli walked up to him, looking down at him with an icy tone: "Now, what else do you want to say?"

The manipulators of public opinion raised their heads.

"The evidence is conclusive; this person really is the mastermind!"

"I almost believed his nonsense and nearly wrongly accused Lord Ye!"

"This kind of person should be paraded through the streets as a warning; he's a disgrace to society!"

In an instant, public opinion completely reversed, and the manipulator of public opinion instantly transformed from an "opinion leader" into a rat that everyone wanted to kill.

He slumped to the ground, his face ashen, as if all his soul had been ripped away.

Seeing this, Jiang Ye curled his lip in disdain: "Tch, I thought he was some big shot, but he's just a clown. Sister Li, leave this kind of trash to me!"

Ye Shuli smiled slightly

Having resolved the public opinion crisis, Ye Shuli's image became even more radiant and admirable.

Inside the council chamber, cheers and applause rose and fell, and everyone was impressed by her wisdom and courage.

The old-guard lords also changed their previous arrogant attitude and became respectful to her.

"Lord Ye, you are truly our savior! If it weren't for you, we don't know how long we would have been deceived!"

"Yes, yes, Lord Ye, you are the hope of our continent!"

Despite the praise from everyone, Ye Shuli was not blinded by it.

She knew perfectly well that the establishment of the new order had only just begun, and there were still many problems to be solved.

"Everyone, thank you for your trust. But the establishment of a new order is not my responsibility alone; it requires our joint efforts." Ye Shuli looked around, her gaze firm and full of strength. "Next, we need to discuss together how to improve the new order so that it can truly serve the people of our continent."

The representatives of the forces of justice nodded in agreement.

They knew that Ye Shuli was a leader who truly cared about the people and deserved their full trust and support.

Inside the council chamber, the atmosphere became lively once again.

Ye Shuli and the representatives of the forces of justice sat together and engaged in a heated discussion on various details of the new order.

Everyone actively spoke up, offering suggestions and ideas, all wanting to contribute their share to the establishment of the new order.

Time passed by, but the lights in the council chamber remained on.

Ye Shuli listened attentively to everyone's opinions and occasionally offered her own.

Her thinking is clear and her logic is rigorous; she can always pinpoint the crux of the problem.

Suddenly, Ye Shuli stopped speaking, her brows furrowing slightly. She seemed to have thought of something.

"Gentlemen, regarding the establishment of the new order, I have one more question..." she began slowly, a hint of uncertainty in her voice, "That is, how should we deal with those lurking in the shadows..."

"Those lurking, unstable factors in the shadows," Ye Shuli finally said.

These words instantly extinguished the previously enthusiastic atmosphere.

Everyone held their breath, quietly waiting for her to continue.

After all, there will always be shadows where the sun doesn't shine.

The establishment of a new order will inevitably affect the interests of some people, and those people will certainly not let it go.

"Sister Li, you mean those old fogies?" Jiang Ye broke the silence, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "If they dare to jump out, I'll be the first to make them pay!"

"Don't be impulsive, Er Gouzi." Ye Shuli glanced at him helplessly, then looked at everyone. "What I mean is, we need to establish a comprehensive early warning mechanism to promptly detect and deal with potential threats. At the same time, we also need to strengthen our own capabilities. Only with sufficient strength can we meet all challenges."

Ye Shuli spoke eloquently, proposing a series of specific and feasible measures, including strengthening intelligence gathering, establishing a rapid reaction force, and improving laws and regulations.

These measures are interconnected and complementary, and can effectively respond to various possible crises.

The representatives of the forces of justice listened attentively, nodding frequently and showing expressions of approval on their faces.

They had to admit that Ye Shuli's meticulous thinking and thorough consideration far exceeded their expectations.

With such a leader guiding them, what great things could they not accomplish?

"Lord Ye, you are truly amazing!"

"Yes, yes, these measures are absolutely necessary, and we will definitely cooperate fully!"

"With you here, the future of our mainland will surely be even brighter!"

Praise poured in like a tidal wave, and Ye Shuli's prestige reached its peak.

She looked around at the faces filled with admiration and trust, and her heart was filled with pride and satisfaction.

Just then, Jiang Ye suddenly stood up, took a deep breath, and walked up to Ye Shuli.

“Sister Li,” he said earnestly and gently, “actually… there’s something I’ve always wanted to tell you.”

Ye Shuli was taken aback and looked at him with some confusion.

"I..." Jiang Ye's cheeks flushed slightly, but he still mustered his courage and said loudly, "I like you! From the first time I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you! You are smart, strong, and kind. You are the goddess in my heart!"

The whole place was in an uproar.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, unable to believe their ears.

No one expected that Jiang Ye would suddenly confess his feelings at this crucial moment.

A blush crept onto Ye Shuli's face, and she lowered her head shyly, not daring to look Jiang Ye in the eye.

"Er Gouzi, you..." She stammered, unable to speak.

“Sister Li, I know it might not be appropriate to say this now,” Jiang Ye clenched his fist, his tone firm, “but I don’t want to wait any longer! I’m afraid if I don’t say it now, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life!”

Ye Shuli looked up at Jiang Ye's loving eyes and was deeply moved.

She knew that Jiang Ye had always been silently protecting her, supporting her, and encouraging her.

She had long harbored feelings for this sunny and cheerful young man, but she had never confessed them.

“Silly boy,” she said softly, a sweet smile playing on her lips, “actually… I like you too.”

Jiang Ye was stunned, then his face lit up with ecstatic joy.

He grabbed Ye Shuli and held her tightly in his arms.

"Sister Li, I love you!"

"I love you too, Er Gouzi."

The two embraced tightly, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.

The people around them were happy for them and applauded and cheered.

The air was filled with a sweet fragrance, witnessing the sublimation of their love.

The veteran lord looked at the perfect couple, stroked his beard, and smiled with satisfaction.

"What a match made in heaven!"

The peace envoy smiled and nodded.

"I hope they can be happy forever!"

Just then, the Sage of Order suddenly stood up and walked up to Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye.

His expression was serious, and his tone was solemn.

"Lord Ye, Jiang Ye, I'm afraid... some things need to be started ahead of schedule."

At the heart of the continent, a majestic platform rises from the ground, constructed from countless crystal-clear spirit stones, gleaming with dazzling light.

Dressed in a gorgeous gown, Ye Shuli stood at the very center of the platform, receiving homage from all directions.

The cheers were deafening, like a tsunami, as if they were about to overturn the sky.

"Long live Lord Ye! Long live the New Order!"

Among the crowd, some waved flags excitedly, some shouted slogans with tears in their eyes, and some knelt on the ground devoutly to express their admiration for Ye Shuli.

Jiang Ye stood beside Ye Shuli, looking at the magnificent scene before him, his heart filled with pride and joy.

He knew that Ye Shuli deserved all of this.

With her wisdom and courage, she changed the fate of the entire continent and led everyone toward a brighter future.

Ye Shuli looked around at the faces filled with hope and joy, and her heart was filled with emotion.

She knew that the establishment of the new order was only the beginning.

There is still a long road ahead, and many more challenges await them.

"Everyone," she began slowly, her voice clear and strong, "the establishment of a new order cannot be achieved without everyone's joint efforts. I believe that as long as we are united, we will surely be able to create a better future!"

An even louder cheer erupted from the crowd, as if it were setting the entire continent ablaze.

After the celebration ceremony, Ye Shuli and Jiang Ye returned to the council hall.

"Sister Li, you're amazing!" Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with admiration. "You're simply my idol!"

Ye Shuli smiled and ruffled Jiang Ye's hair: "Alright, stop flattering me. We have more important things to do next."

"Something more important?" Jiang Ye looked at Ye Shuli with a puzzled expression. "What could be more important than consolidating the new order?"

Ye Shuli smiled mysteriously, took out an ancient map from her bosom, and slowly unfolded it.

On the map, there is a bright red marker on the edge of the continent, a mysterious area that no one has ever set foot in.

"Er Gouzi, do you know where this is?" Ye Shuli asked, pointing to the mark on the map.

Jiang Ye shook his head, indicating that he had never seen this place before.

"This is a legendary place," a glint of excitement flashed in Ye Shuli's eyes, "It is said that it hides..."

She paused, lowered her voice, and said, "...a passage to another world!"

Jiang Ye stared wide-eyed at Ye Shuli in shock.

He never expected that Ye Shuli would have such a plan.

"Sister Li, you...you're not kidding, are you?" he stammered.

Ye Shuli shook her head, her eyes firm and full of expectation: "Of course not. I'm ready, what about you?"

Jiang Ye took a deep breath, his eyes hardening: "Sister Li, wherever you go, I'll go!"

Ye Shuli nodded in satisfaction and put the map away.

“Okay, then we…” She suddenly stopped, looking out the window.

"What's wrong, Sister Li?" Jiang Ye followed Ye Shuli's gaze but didn't see anything.

Ye Shuli did not answer, but slowly walked to the window, pushed it open, and looked up at the sky.

In the night sky, countless stars twinkled with a mysterious light.

"Er Gouzi," Ye Shuli suddenly spoke, her tone low and serious, "Don't you think... the stars tonight seem a little different?"