Zu An hurriedly helped her up: "Why should we be like this? I owe the Zhang family something, and I haven't properly repaid you yet. Tell me, is there anything you want? As long as it's within my power, I will definitely help you achieve it."
Although he was not the real crown prince, he was able to grow up safely thanks to the Zhang family, and he was always filled with emotion whenever he thought of the sacrifices the Zhang family made for him.
Zhang Zitong's heart was pounding as the other person held her arms; she could even feel the heat emanating from their arms.
"The Regent touched me!"
Just as she was getting excited, she heard the other person's words and was immediately enveloped in a huge sense of happiness: "Really, anything is possible?"
“You can tell me, there aren’t many things I can’t do these days.” Zuan smiled, and seeing the girl’s adoring gaze, even he, who had experienced countless romances, couldn’t help but feel a little pleased.
Zhang Zitong's breathing suddenly quickened, and her face turned red at a visible speed, as if she had thought of something.
However, she ultimately suppressed a certain thought and said instead, "I only hope to stay by the Regent's side as a guard forever. No, not a guard. The word you mentioned before, 'secretary,' yes, that's it."
Zuan was taken aback: "Aren't you already one? Is this considered a wish? Why don't you change it again? It's such a waste to waste an opportunity like this."
Zhang Zitong shook her head firmly: "I'll choose this one!"
She knew that there were so many fish in Zuan's fishpond, and every single one of them was a ferocious great white shark. If she, a small shrimp, insisted on getting involved, she would only be swallowed up without a trace.
But after becoming the regent's "secretary," no matter how many confidantes he has, I will be his closest confidante. Speaking of which, those "big sharks" will have to come and fawn over me.
The thought of the high and mighty empress, and the wealthy young ladies and sect saintesses trying to get close to her, made her so happy she almost laughed out loud.
Although Zuan didn't quite understand why her wish was so strange, it wasn't a difficult thing to do, so he readily agreed: "Okay, if there's anything else you want in the future, you can tell me."
Clearly, in his heart, this was not enough to repay the Zhang family.
"That's all, it's fine as it is." Zhang Zitong smiled very happily.
...
After the rebels at Fenglao Pass were incorporated into the army, Zu'an and Bi Linglong led the captured rebel princes back to the capital, and the previously turbulent capital instantly stabilized.
Many powerful families had been secretly in contact with the rebels, and even those who hadn't were trying to find a way out. But now, everyone has lost all ambition.
In particular, Bi Linglong publicly burned some letters seized from the rebels, indicating that she would only punish the ringleaders and forgive the others, which won her the hearts of the people.
Zu Anquan entrusted all these political affairs, and even the subsequent change of dynasty, to Bi Linglong. He then went to the small courtyard on the top of Yuquan Mountain in the academy and summoned all the teachers from the back mountain.
Apart from the second senior brother, the swordsman Xiao Yao, who travels the world, the sixth junior sister, the painter Yu Yanluo, who is in the demon race, and the ninth junior sister, the singer Shang Liuyu, who is in the sea race, the others are all in the same place.
"Greetings, Grand Master!" The crowd bowed to Zu An. They didn't care about the position of Regent, but rather about his status as Grand Master.
The group of men were all quick-witted and soon noticed that Jiang Luofu, who had gone with them, had not returned. Their hearts sank, and they couldn't help but show their sorrow.
Zu'an realized they had misunderstood and hurriedly explained what had happened on this trip, as well as Jiang Luofu's most likely whereabouts.
"A true god?" Upon learning the concept of a true god, everyone present was utterly shocked.
They were the direct disciples of the old chief priest, and each of them was basically a top expert in their respective fields, so they naturally had extensive knowledge.
However, now that they have learned about the true god, and considering the situation of Zhao Yuan and others in the battle of Fenglao Pass, they can't help but lament their own ignorance.
But more than anything, there was excitement about the unknown, and a strong desire to explore arose in each of them.
Zuan knew that these people were all academic fanatics, so he had to remind them: "You must not conduct research blindly. You should know that being glanced at by a true god can often lead to destruction. Of course, if you happen to be in harmony with the other party's Dao and are favored by the other party, you may be granted power by them, just like Zhao Yuan."
The charming Qi Yaoguang blinked: "Does the Chief Priest mean that we should study those gods whose paths are similar to our own, so that we have a higher chance of gaining their approval, and avoid touching those true gods who are obviously not on the same path as us?"
Zuan nodded: "The safest thing to do is not to study it, but you are all scholars with the purest minds, so I will not waste my efforts to dissuade you."
Yan Xiangu said calmly, “We have been pursuing the Dao for many years, and now that we have finally seen the path ahead, how could we stop? To explore the truth, we would not regret even if we died a hundred times.”
His thin, wiry figure exuded an inexplicable determination.
"Senior Brother is right!" the others echoed, clearly none of them were the type to abandon exploring the path ahead for the sake of safety.
However, Ji Dengtu was more concerned about another issue: "Where is Xiaoxi? You brat, you didn't lose my sister-in-law, and you lost Xiaoxi too, did you?"
Unable to contain himself any longer, he grabbed Zuan by the collar, his voice trembling.
The other senior brothers and sisters looked strange. If anyone else had treated the High Priest like that, they would have definitely stopped them. However, Ji Dengtu's relationship with the High Priest was truly special.
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