Chapter 066: Leaving Once Again

But after the excitement, Wang Bo quickly calmed down.

Without a doubt, this thing was truly awesome, but no matter how awesome, it couldn't resolve his predicament—he still had to transmigrate. He pitied his two lovely young wives; after he left them, they wouldn't end up alone and widowed, would they?

If after I leave, others suspect the two women of murder for money, then they truly will have no way to defend themselves.

In this fucked-up era, it's not something impossible.

Two women who came out of the pleasure quarters, without kin or connections, yet possessing immense wealth—this was enough to arouse the covetousness of countless people, and perhaps some would harbor intentions of gaining both wealth and beauty.

And do two weak women have the right to resist?

When the time comes, Wang Bo will not only lose a vast fortune, but also be cuckolded twice.

As a man, this is absolutely intolerable.

So Wang Bo decided to go find Wu Zetian.

That very night, Wang Bo secretly infiltrated the imperial palace. With his strength, even if the palace were a hundred times more heavily guarded, it could not stop his steps.

Wang Bo used his X-ray vision to scan the imperial palace and quickly located Wu Zetian.

It was past eleven at night, but Wu Zetian was still in her study reviewing memorials.

Although this woman was wildly ambitious, ruthless, and had no regard for emotions, it is undeniable that Wu Zetian was by no means an incompetent emperor.

During her reign, she was resourceful in statecraft and adept at employing capable officials. She also promoted agriculture and sericulture, reformed the civil service, and emphasized the selection of talent, thus bringing forth a multitude of worthy individuals.

In the eyes of later generations, although Wu Zetian had many shortcomings, at least in governing the country no one could say she did a poor job.

This was also one of the reasons Wang Bo helped Wu Zetian ascend the throne.

The fact that she was still reviewing memorials past eleven at night proves that Wu Zetian was a diligent emperor.

After Wang Bo slipped stealthily into the imperial study, he knocked out the several maids attending Wu Zetian at a speed barely visible to the naked eye, instantly startling Wu Zetian, who was reviewing memorials.

Wu Zetian looked up, saw Wang Bo, and swallowed the words 'Protect the emperor' that had been on her lips.

"What brings you here?" A faint smile surfaced on her face, but Wang Bo knew this was absolutely not a genuine smile, but a perfunctory one.

It's just that Wu Zetian disguised herself very well, so very few people could see the truth.

Wang Bo stepped forward, sat down beside Wu Zetian, and wrapped one arm around her waist.

Wu Zetian's body stiffened slightly, and once again a trace of murderous intent flickered in her eyes, vanishing in an instant.

"Ever since you became emperor, you've never come to see me again, so I've missed you," Wang Bo said.

Wu Zetian laughed coquettishly, threw down the brush in her hand, and said, "I've missed you too, but I've just ascended the throne and am swamped with affairs, so I must ask you to bear with me. How about I find time to come see you in a few days?"

"Then you might not see me again," Wang Bo said.

"What do you mean?" Wu Zetian's heart tightened.

"I have to go."

“Where are you going?” Wu Zetian, momentarily bewildered, couldn't help but ask.

Wang Bo pointed toward the sky.

Wu Zetian looked up at the sky and suddenly understood something. "You are a celestial being."

"Something like that," Wang Bo said evasively.

Wu Zetian's heart grew fervent, and she suddenly thought of something. Unable to restrain herself, she asked, "You come from the heavens and know the celestial world like the back of your hand. So am I truly the reincarnation of a heavenly star?"

Wang Bo glanced at Wu Zetian with pity. “I was just making that up to fool them. You actually believed it? Reincarnation of a celestial star—do you really think that’s possible?”

Wu Zetian's smile stiffened slightly; she knew all too well that nothing good ever came out of this man's mouth.

Yet this also made her deeply wary.

Is what this man said really true, or is he just fooling himself?

Wang Bo said, “I sought you out today precisely to tell you that I am about to return to the heavens. One day in the heavens is a year in the human realm. Perhaps by the time I descend again, you will already be white-haired and aged.”

Wu Zetian's smile grew increasingly stiff.

Wang Bo continued, "I have married two young and lovely wives in the mortal world. Keep an eye on them for me, and don't let anyone bully them, understand?"

Wu Zetian said coldly, "A day in heaven is a year on earth. By the time you return, those two little darlings of yours will probably be just like me—white-haired, decrepit, and covered in wrinkles."

Wang Bo couldn't help but chuckle, "What do you think I'm going back to do?"

Wu Zetian looked at Wang Bo, puzzled.

Wang Bo said, "The reason I am going back this time is so that the two of them can stay with me for a long, long time. That's why I will make a special trip to the heavens to obtain two Elixirs of Immortality. Once I have the Elixirs of Immortality in hand, my two lovely young wives will instantly be able to regain their youth and keep their beauty forever."

Upon hearing this, Wu Zetian's icy face instantly flushed with warmth, her eyes like a pool of spring water.

“Is what you say true? Does the elixir of immortality really exist in this world?”

"In this world there is naturally no elixir of immortality, but in the heavens, such elixirs are not rare. If you can protect my beloved wife and Yin Ruiji, when I return, what harm is there in giving you one?"

Wang Bo said calmly; he was not lying. In the multiverse, methods for achieving immortality were truly as numerous as the hairs on an ox.

Wu Zetian couldn't help but press Wang Bo onto the chair, remove her hairpin, and let her black hair cascade down.

“Rest assured, I will naturally take care of your little darling wife, but you must come back as soon as possible.”

"Of course."

Over the next few days, Wang Bo stayed at home, properly keeping Hanyue and Yushu company for a few days. As for Yin Ruiji, after waking up, she remained at Wang Bo's home.

She was no Lian Nishang; naturally, she would not return to the emperor's side, much less work for him.

And Wang Bo's home was the best place.

Wu Zetian would not send anyone to capture Yin Ruiji; it was absolutely the best place for Yin Ruiji to settle down.

Apart from this, Wang Bo also made a trip to the Tai'an Tavern and told the manager that from today onward, all the tavern's earnings must be delivered on time to the hands of Hanyue and Yushu.

This was also one of the backup plans Wang Bo left behind; even if he were gone, the two women would have more than enough to live comfortably.

Even with the addition of Yin Ruiji, it would be more than enough.

With Wu Zetian's covert care on top of that, these two women should not encounter any major problems.

Once I draw a suitable prize, I will immediately return and take the two women away.

After all, they were his lawfully wedded wives; though merely concubines, they still held a very important place in Wang Bo's heart, and he would naturally not abandon them.

After Wang Bo had arranged everything properly, he left a letter and quietly departed from this world.