Chapter 674 There is a fairy island overseas!

"I sent someone to incite the Wrathful King, but I miscalculated." Xu Qingshan's words carried the confidence of someone who could turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist, making him seem like a completely different person from the one who obediently knelt before the Emperor outside.

"When I was young and impetuous, my plans were not far-reaching, which is why Zhou Chengqian was able to take advantage of me."

Shen Lanxi: "Unfortunately, Zhou Chengqian was not a wise ruler either, which gave you another opportunity."

Xu Qingshan: "This is the motto of my Guigu school: Enter the world when chaos reigns, and only assist a wise ruler."

Shen Lanxi: "So you have to find a way to throw the world into chaos."

Xu Qingshan: "This is the imperial court. Using some unorthodox methods is normal."

Shen Lanxi: "I really like two sentences. One is, 'I would rather have medicine gathering dust on the shelves than have any sick people in the world.'"

"And one more thing: I'd rather my sword rust than see war in the world!"

Xu Qingshan's usually mature and composed face finally showed a slight crack.

"At that time, I didn't understand those principles. But as it turns out, I was right. If it weren't for my planning back then, there wouldn't be the situation we have today. Compared to today, even the three generations of tyrannical rulers who lingered on the verge of death wouldn't be half as good as we are now."

Shen Lanxi could only manage a bitter smile.

Each of them has their own standpoint. When they act from their own perspective, have they ever thought about the ordinary people caught in the huge waves they create?

In the face of overwhelming forces, are the lives of ordinary people no different from lives?

Does that mean we can become victims at will?

Xu Qingshan looked at the Empress's bitter smile and let out a long sigh.

I came with the joy of seeing my disciple, but I never expected to see this scene after we met.

He had already realized it as he was bowing.

The bond between master and disciple thus dissipated.

"Does Your Majesty have any further questions?" He admitted that he had once schemed against his disciple, but he never intended to harm him.

Shen Lanxi asked coldly, "What's going on between the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and the Medicine King Valley?"

Xu Qingshan was stunned for a moment, then said with relief, "You really should have asked."

"The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and the Medicine King Valley originally separated from the Ghost Valley. You may not know that the Medicine King Valley and our Ghost Valley have a connection. Now I will tell you that the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and the Ghost Valley also have a connection."

She understood everything.

No wonder the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect and the Medicine King Valley were able to blend in so seamlessly and remain completely hidden.

Besides Guiguzi, probably no one else in the world could do it.

"One last question, I hope Master won't keep it from me."

"Go ahead and ask."

Shen Lanxi: "When I married Zhou Ruyuan, was Guigu aware of it?"

Xu Qingshan suddenly fell silent.

This silence was precisely the answer she received.

"I understand, disciple." She stood up.

"I once regarded Guigu as my backing and the confidence to realize my ambitions, but I never expected that in the end, I would be betrayed by Guigu."

Xu Qingshan's face finally showed panic.

"No, at that time, it was the best choice for you. I wanted to protect you."

A bitter smile appeared on Shen Lanxi's face.

Protect her?

Was it possible that by some twist of fate she was poisoned to death, in order to protect him?

“Even if Master wanted to protect his disciple, compared with Zhou Ruyuan at that time, Master still chose Zhou Ruyuan.”

She's just a mere female disciple; how could she compare to the wise ruler chosen by her master?

Seeing his disciple turn and leave through the door, Xu Qingshan wanted to explain something more, but after opening his mouth several times, he gave up in despair.

No matter how you explain it, it's useless.

His disciple is not a foolish emperor.

"There is a fairy island overseas, where immortals are said to live. Master, let's take a boat there to ask for medicine for your disciple!"

After finishing her sentence, Shen Lanxi strode out of the courtyard.

The people from Guigu outside looked in the direction she left, then glanced back into the house.

Why did you come out after only staying for a short while?

"You two go with His Majesty, we'll go in and see Master."

Yinzi and Feng Wu were sent to follow Shen Lanxi, while the rest of the people rushed into the courtyard.

...

Three days later, an imperial edict was transported from the south to the capital by water.

"His Majesty passed through the area of ​​Guigu and had a very pleasant conversation with the disciples of Guigu. The disciples of Guigu volunteered to go on a voyage to the Western Ocean to visit the western border on behalf of His Majesty."

Before the people of the capital could even process this news, another imperial edict was delivered to the capital.

"The disciples of Guiguzi are willing to send half of their manpower to cross the ocean to the east. However, there is a shortage of manpower. We are recruiting people from the entire Aolai Kingdom to cross the sea to the east. The main purpose of crossing the sea to the east and west is to trade with overseas countries, and secondly, to establish diplomatic relations with foreign countries. It is of great significance. Those who wish to apply should do so as soon as possible!"

The announcement quickly sparked a surge in registrations.

The capital, which had been rather quiet due to His Majesty's southern tour, suddenly became bustling again, like oil being poured on a hot fire.

The official boat finally arrived at the end of the river, in Hangzhou, the city south of the Yangtze River.

"Your subject Liu Baodai kowtows to Your Majesty, may Your Majesty live ten thousand years!"

Besides Liu Baodai, she also saw someone who should have been stationed in the Northwest.

"Yan Qiulian!"

"This humble woman, Yan Qiulian, kowtows to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

Shen Lanxi then remembered a memorial she had approved half a year ago.

She relinquished her post as garrison commander to her younger brother, Yan Qiuling, saying she was going to go into business.

"You came with the caravan?"

Yan Qiuling's eyes lit up, and she smiled, "I didn't expect that Your Majesty would remember my memorial in the midst of your busy schedule."

Shen Lanxi's eyes swept over her and Liu Baodai.

"You two know each other?"

Liu Baodai: "I know him. I met General Yan when we were in the army. At that time, General Yan saw that I was a woman doing business and asked me a lot of questions about doing business."

Shen Lanxi was happy for Yan Qiuling that she was not troubled by the past.

"It is already very difficult for women to stand on their own two feet. It is already very difficult for you to take this step bravely."

Yan Qiuling's appearance this time was also for one other reason.

"Your Majesty, I would like to request permission to embark on a voyage to the Western Ocean."

Shen Lanxi looked surprised: "Are you aware that sailing at sea is fraught with danger?"

Yan Qiuling: "I used to travel by waterway to transport silk from Jiangnan to the Northwest for sale. I would not say that I am very adapted to waterways, but I am not afraid of sailing at sea."

Shen Lanxi: "Sailing at sea is very different from sailing on rivers and lakes."

Yan Qiuling's eyes shone with determination: "My younger brother is already married, and I have a nephew and a niece. I have no worries about the future."

"Back then, I was fortunate enough to be saved by Your Majesty, and I have always wanted to become a brave person like Your Majesty."

“Your Majesty is the greatest man in history, and I have never hoped to surpass you. But I also want to prove that what men can do, women can do too. And what men cannot do, women can do as well.”

Shen Lanxi gave Yan Qiuling a deep look. She crawled out of the mud, and instead of feeling sorry for herself, she persevered and found a path she wanted to take.

This is extremely difficult for women today!

"Alright, I agree!"