Zhao Ruizhi stood at the window, looking towards the direction of the Empress's palace in the distance: "You know what, I don't know if it's because I've been possessing this guy's body lately and been influenced by human aesthetics, but your adopted daughter is quite pretty."

Bi Qi laughed and said, "Throughout the myriad realms, all beautiful things are interconnected, while ugly things come in all shapes and sizes. The Empress is indeed beautiful, no wonder you were moved."

Even in the demon realm, although they may reveal their true forms during battles, everyone still considers human form to be beautiful.

High-level demons almost always prefer to appear in human form.

"Very well, let me go and meet that beautiful empress." Zhao Ruizhi felt a surge of excitement and stood up to say this.

Bi Qi frowned slightly: "If you go to find her, it will be easy to expose your identity."

"Do you think I won't expose my identity if I don't go to see him?" Zhao Ruizhi sneered. "That woman hasn't come to pay her respects to me these days either. Although this emperor is a puppet, she used to be impeccable in this regard. Now, she might be suspicious of me."

"I doubt you? Surely not. You haven't shown any weakness lately," Biqi said, somewhat puzzled.

“Based on previous intelligence, she seems quite intelligent. She probably noticed something was wrong when we changed the people around us. No, I have to go see her. I won’t feel at ease until I make her one of my own.” Zhao Ruizhi stood up anxiously.

“But according to rumors, the Empress seems to have a close relationship with that Regent. Could this lead to our exposure?” Biqi asked with some concern.

"Wouldn't that be even better? We can have her strike at that crucial moment when she's being intimate with Zu An. Maybe we can just kill that Zu guy directly." Zhao Ruizhi said excitedly.

“But I still think it’s a bit risky.” Biqi wanted to dissuade him, feeling that he was just lusting after her and making excuses to justify his behavior.

"Don't worry, that fool Prince Wu went to raid the Jiang family's residence and clashed with the Regent. He'll definitely come to no good end. In addition, Zhao Quan and Zhao Zhang are both members of the royal family, and Prince Yi seems to have also led his men there. Either Zu An will back down, or he'll go on a killing spree. In either case, he won't be able to stay in the capital for a while, so he won't notice the Empress's abnormality."

Biqi couldn't help but laugh: "That's right, these humans are really stupid. Even though they know we are going to invade their world, they are busy fighting for power among themselves. They all think they are the smartest and can deal with the others before dealing with us. They don't know that they have already become pawns in our hands."

“Let’s go, come with me to see the Empress. She seems to have strengthened the guards in her palace recently. With you, her father, here, it will be easier for me to get close to her,” Zhao Ruizhi said.

“Alright!” Bi Qi weighed the pros and cons and felt that although there was a small risk, the potential benefits were great. If the Empress was also brought into their own hands, then they could advance or retreat as needed.

Soon the two, accompanied by a group of servants, headed towards the Empress's palace.

Meanwhile, in Kunning Palace, the maid Rong Mo was combing Bi Linglong's hair: "Your Highness's hair is as beautiful as satin, I'm so envious."

She chattered on and on, but received no response. Looking at Bi Linglong, she seemed a little lost in thought: "Your Majesty, why do you seem so preoccupied lately?"

Bi Linglong hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Mo Mo, don't you think the Emperor has been acting a little strange lately?"

"Strange, I didn't notice. He's still the same silly guy." Rong Mo was puzzled. "Why is Your Majesty asking him? Shouldn't you be more concerned about the Regent?"

Bi Linglong blushed slightly: "You're getting more and more outrageous, even daring to make jokes about me."

"It's not just me now; countless people in the entire capital are gossiping about you and the Regent. They're spreading all sorts of rumors, saying you knew each other a long time ago, but because of your status, you had to obey your family's arrangements and marry the late emperor, marrying that fool now... Later, the Regent lost his love and worked hard, eventually reaching his current strength and status, so that he could rekindle your relationship."

Bi Linglong was taken aback: "Who wrote this?"

She had to admit, she was quite engrossed in listening. How wonderful it would be if her grandfather had really come to the capital for her sake.

“I don’t know, that’s what everyone says. Oh, there are a few more versions, some even more outrageous. Would Your Majesty like to hear them?” Rong Mo asked, her eyebrows dancing with excitement.

Bi Linglong was somewhat tempted, but she quickly composed herself: "Never mind, business is more important. Have you found the person I asked you to find?"

"I've found them, they should be here soon." Rong Mo looked outside.

Soon a palace servant came to announce that a maidservant was requesting an audience.

Bi Linglong gave Rong Mo a look, and Rong Mo understood. He quickly brought in a palace maid from outside.

Compared to Rong Mo's petite figure, the palace maid was much taller, with a pair of long legs that were particularly eye-catching.

"Embroidered-robed Envoy Zhang Zitong greets Your Majesty the Empress!" After the others had left, the palace maid bowed to Bi Linglong.

"No need for formalities." Bi Linglong carefully examined the palace maid in front of her, thinking that she was indeed a beauty, and her legs were so long. She wondered if Azu had ever been tempted by her.

Zhang Zitong stood by, wondering why the Empress had summoned her and why she had been instructed to dress like this.

"Can I trust you?" Bi Linglong suddenly asked.

"Your Majesty, I am utterly loyal. Whatever Your Majesty commands, I will do my utmost to fulfill them." Zhang Zitong was puzzled, but she still gave the standard answer immediately.

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