Zu An was somewhat puzzled: "As far as I know, Liu Guang and Liu Yao are somewhat... mediocre. How can such people control the entire court?"
“Liu Guang and Liu Yao are not a concern, but the Liu family, as relatives of the emperor, should not be underestimated,” Bi Qi said with a solemn expression. “The most powerful person in the Liu family is actually the empress. In her early years, she was exceptionally talented, and some even said that her talent was no less than that of the emperor. It’s just a pity that she was injured in an accident at the peak of her life, which made her an ordinary person.”
"But recently, for some unknown reason, her cultivation suddenly recovered, and she broke through to the Grandmaster level not long ago. The Liu family also has an ancestor who is also a Grandmaster. In addition, the Meng family and the Liu family are united. Meng Yi's father is one of the eight dukes of the court and is also a Grandmaster. With these people joining forces, plus the Empress's natural righteousness, the military power controlled by the Liu family, and the resources of the Meng family, they are enough to take this opportunity to control the court."
He added with some regret, "I always thought the Empress was a cripple, so I didn't guard against the Liu family. I don't know how she recovered. I heard she took some kind of miraculous medicine. I wonder what kind of medicine is so effective. I'll have Linglong take some too, and see if it can improve her strength."
Zu An looked strange, thinking to himself that the Empress had eaten quite a bit with both of her mouths, and the Crown Princess had also eaten...
He immediately dispelled these fantasies, and was instead somewhat shocked that the Empress's cultivation level back then was actually that of a Grandmaster. He couldn't tell at all.
At this moment, Bi Qi stood up and patted his clothes: "Alright, I came over to talk to you so that you would feel more at ease and it would be easier for us to work together in the future. As for the Prince of Yan and Zhao Yuan, you don't need to worry. With me here, they won't dare to touch you."
"Thank you, Lord Bi!" Zu'an saw him off with a friendly smile, then sat back down at the table and began to ponder.
He actually had no interest in these power struggles. He was already in the world of cultivation, and it was really a waste of his time to get involved in these political battles.
But he definitely needs to go back to the capital; there are too many people who need his help.
He unfolded a blank sheet of paper and wrote down several key names.
Just as I was pondering this, a sudden thought struck me, and a graceful figure in a red dress and black skirt jumped in through the window.
His eyes followed the other person's movements, trembling as he watched.
"Manman!"
"Azu!"
A fragrant breeze wafted over, and a fiery, alluring body was thrown directly into his arms.
"What's wrong?" Zu An was a little surprised to feel Pei Mianman hugging him unusually tightly.
“I’m leaving,” Pei Mianman said, sounding a little aggrieved. “The sect leader and my master are taking me back. This matter at Zishan is too big, and our Biluo Palace doesn’t want to get involved. We have to go back and close our gates for a while. To be honest, we’re only able to go back because of you. They don’t dare to make things difficult for us.”
Zuan: "..."
Is this a case of shooting oneself in the foot?
"Can we not leave?"
"No, the sect leader and master are very firm this time. Moreover, after this incident, they plan to go back and teach me more advanced techniques from the sect. I also need to go into seclusion to properly comprehend and understand the Other Shore Butterfly Guide I obtained in the secret realm."
Pei Mianman's eyes were filled with reluctance, but she quickly reminded herself that there were more and more powerful women around Azu, and if her cultivation did not improve, it would regress, and she would not be able to fight back if she was bullied in the future.
Besides, Azu can now even defeat the emperor; the gap between them is simply too vast. Perhaps Azu doesn't feel anything now, but as his strength grows, the gap between them will widen...
Sensing her determination, Zu An didn't want to delay her cultivation: "Then when are you leaving?"
"tonight!"
"How could it be so fast?"
"Master and the sect leader felt this place was unlucky and did not want to stay here for another quarter of an hour."
"..."
"That's why I came here specifically to say goodbye, and to give you a gift."
Zuan was taken aback: "What gift?"
Pei Mianman suddenly smiled charmingly and leaned close to his ear: "Are you writing? Let me grind the ink for you."
As he spoke, his entire body slowly lowered down.
Pei Mianman blushed, her most tender and delicate side framing her face as she helped him add fragrance to his life.
Hmph, I'm leaving soon, I can't let other little vixens have it.
Zuan raised an eyebrow: "Oh?"
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