Yan An had Bai Tao serve three bowls of white porridge and put them in a food box, intending to go to the Regent's Palace to have a meal with Yue Xiyuan.

Yan An used his divine sense to place the food box in his spatial storage and then went to the Regent's Palace.

The space's preservation function can keep this bowl of porridge at its most delicious, so you won't have to worry about Yue Xiyuan missing out on the best-tasting porridge.

"Master, the silver has been exchanged; it's all one-tael coins."

"Is there any news from the palace?"

"Mr. Yunxi has already entered the palace and has been appointed as the Imperial Preceptor by Yanchuan City. In exchange, Mr. Yunxi has offered two immortality pills."

"Did Yan Chuan City and that bitch have anything to eat?"

"Not yet. Yan Chuancheng and the Empress Dowager are still skeptical. They immediately had the nanny by the Empress Dowager's side try one, and she instantly transformed into a young and beautiful woman. However, according to Mr. Yunxi, Yan Chuancheng seems to be very interested in the immortality elixir, and it is estimated that he will take the first one soon."

"I'm not that stupid."

A hint of mockery mixed with a hint of surprise appeared on Yan Shaoheng's face.

The irony is that Yan Chuancheng is somewhat clever, but only a little bit. The surprise is that, as Yun Xi said, Yan Chuancheng will soon take the first immortality pill.

For many years, Yan Shaoheng had been plotting a grand scheme, always wanting to avenge his father and himself.

For so many years, from the very beginning, they still needed Chen Jingshu's financial assistance to barely maintain themselves and the newly built cinema.

Later, as the film studio grew larger and larger, Chen Jingshu's gold and silver jewelry and the businesses she started were not enough.

It wasn't until something happened that Yan Shaoheng was truly shocked and realized that if he relied solely on what he had now, it would be a long time before he could reclaim the throne.

So, nineteen years ago, the film studio added another profession: assassin.

The organization of assassins in the film studio is called the Shadows.

The Shadows swept through the Yan Kingdom overnight. Yan Chuan City tried to wipe them out, but they could never find a trace of them. Just like its name, the organization disappeared into the night.

But Shadow has only one rule: never kill members of the royal family.

Yan Shaoheng established this rule to protect himself, and he did not want Yan Chuan City to become a monarch despised by everyone before eliminating him. In this way, even if he ascended the throne, he would not be guilty of regicide.

Since the establishment of Ziying, Yan Shaoheng has discovered that there are more buyers from the imperial court than from the martial arts world.

Over the course of ten years, Shadow became a well-known assassin organization in four countries, the second largest organization after Linglong Pavilion. Unlike Linglong Pavilion, Shadow kills for money.

The film also gained a lot of information through the buyer, which accelerated the film studio's growth.

Through his influence, Yan Shaoheng has eliminated many of Yan Chuan City's allies over the years.

This is why Yan Shaoheng was able to plant his own spies in the palace, and he fought this battle for twenty-eight years.

In the present state of Yan, the emperor is incompetent and tyrannical, the harem indulges in nightly revelry, and the people are filled with resentment, especially towards the current emperor.

The power over some matters of state had long since fallen into the hands of the Empress Dowager, which, for the Yan state, which had never had a woman in power before, was nothing short of a sign of impending doom.

Most of the sons of Yanchuan City were weak and sickly from birth, and several died young. The officials were all saying that it was a punishment from heaven for the current emperor's lust and tyranny.

Currently, many people in the imperial court are advocating that Yan Chuan City summon Yan Shaoheng to the palace to assist in governing the country.

But Yan Chuancheng was unwilling. His mother had gone to great lengths to drive Yan Shaoheng out, and if she were to recall him now, wouldn't all her efforts be in vain?

Yan Chuan City was furious and, in a fit of anger, punished the person who had led the memorial.

Later, Yan Shaoheng took care of the official's family, which, in contrast, made Yan Chuan City seem even less like a wise ruler.

In the present state of Yan, his people are everywhere in the court. Once he returns to Yan, the state will be transformed.

Yan Shaoheng took out a piece of paper; at that moment, all he wanted to do was write a letter to Chen Jingshu.

[To Jing Shu: Jing Shu, it's been a long time. How are you? I've been in Yue Kingdom for several days now, temporarily staying at Yuelai Guest House. I know you've suffered these past few days. I wanted to visit you, but Yue Xiyuan has destroyed the secret passages and mechanisms of the city's moat. Now, the Xiao Wang Mansion is heavily guarded, and I'm constantly being watched. So, please bear with me for a few more days. On June 26th, I will take you and Xiao'er away from this place. I've also taken care of things in Yan Kingdom. Once we return, the throne of Yan will be ours. Jing Shu, Xiao'er, wait for me a little longer. In a while, our family of three will be reunited. At that time, let's forget the unpleasant past and enjoy this wealth and glory together.]

Yan Shaoheng folded the letter carefully. It was already broad daylight, not a good time to deliver a letter, so he put it away and decided to do it later.

"Take a few men and come with me to the Regent's Palace again."

"Yes, Master."

Yan Shaoheng had already damaged the previous wheelchair, and he was indeed very unaccustomed to using the current one.

"Master, time is of the essence. Your wheelchair cannot be manufactured in a short time. Please make do with it for now. I have already sent a message to Songying."

"Hmm." Yan Shaoheng knew that he hadn't controlled his emotions well, no wonder Cheng Ying was upset.

Cheng Ying pushed Yan Shaoheng to the entrance of the Regent's Palace, where they happened to see Yue Xiyuan about to leave.

"What a coincidence, Your Highness, are you heading out?"

"It is indeed a coincidence. It is my fault for not having someone perform a divination before I left home today. If I had known that I would encounter this ominous thing today, I would never have left this house."

After yesterday, Yan Shaoheng knew that Yue Xiyuan was a sharp-tongued person, but he just smiled and didn't take it to heart.

"Oh, Your Majesty, what are you saying? Your Majesty is clearly a lucky man, how could you encounter misfortune? Didn't I break the teacups and chairs in Your Majesty's residence yesterday? I've come here today to apologize."

Yan Shaoheng waved his hand, and the two boxes of silver were placed in front of Yue Xiyuan by the servants.

"Here is exactly two hundred and fifty taels. Please take a look, Your Highness."

Yan Shaoheng chose to display the silver here mainly because he wanted to show the people of the capital what kind of person their regent really was.

An envoy from another country broke a cup and damaged a table, yet he was required to pay two chests of silver in return.

However, Yan Shaoheng underestimated Yue Xiyuan's standing in the hearts of the people.