Seeing their dejected appearance, Bi Linglong couldn't help but smile slightly. For some reason, she felt even more triumphant than when she herself had finally achieved her goal.
Hmph, a bunch of self-righteous idiots.
In the distance, Chu Youzhao, from the Qi King's camp, saw Jiang Luofu and Qi Yaoguang circling around Zu An, and her gaze couldn't help but fall on those proud, long legs in black stockings.
From the side came Murong Qinghe's exclaimed voice: "Teacher Jiang's legs are so long and beautiful, even I, a woman, can't help but admire them."
"Hmph, she's just a vixen. My sister's legs are just as beautiful, she just doesn't dress so revealingly on a normal day." Chu Youzhao snorted.
Murong Qinghe's expression was somewhat strange. Could there really be men in the world who didn't like Jiang Luofu's long, black-stockinged legs?
However, she didn't think much of it, assuming that the other person was acting this way because of her sister.
At this moment, Chu Youzhao spoke up: "Come on, follow me."
Murong Qinghe was puzzled, but he still followed.
Before Chu Youzhao even reached Zu An, she shouted from afar, "Brother-in-law~ I've finally waited for you."
She deliberately emphasized the word "brother-in-law," as if to remind the other women that he was a married man.
Zuan turned around and saw that it was her, and a smile appeared on his face: "So it's You Zhao."
Chu Youzhao walked over, subtly pushing Jiang Luofu and Qi Yaoguang aside. She then took out a bag, pulled out many items, and stuffed them into Zu An's arms: "Brother-in-law, these are things I prepared for you. I hope they will be helpful on your journey to the secret realm. These are pastries; eating will likely be a big problem once you're there. This is insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. This is medicine to clear heat and detoxify, to prevent fever and the like. These are healing medicines, for both internal and external injuries. You'll definitely be going through many battles, so it's good to have some on hand. These are detoxifying medicines, which can protect against poisonous insects and plants to some extent..."
"Thank you, Youzhao." Seeing her take out all sorts of things, Zu'an was momentarily dazed. Back in the secret realm of Mingyue Academy, Ji Xiaoxi had also given him this and that, and in the end, she really saved his life.
"Brother-in-law, you're being too polite. My sister told me to take good care of you before she left." As she spoke, she gave Jiang Luofu and Qi Yaoguang a deliberately provocative look, making sure she protected her brother-in-law so that these vixens wouldn't take advantage of him.
Those from the Qi King's faction in the distance, seeing what was happening here, began to discuss amongst themselves.
Murong Tong came to Qin Zheng's side and said with a grin, "Raising a daughter is really a money-losing business. The children born from daughters also side with outsiders. Chu Yan has already divorced Zu An, but You Zhao still calls him brother-in-law affectionately and sends him all sorts of things, which proves that Chu Yan and he still have a good relationship."
Qin Zheng's face turned ashen: "You Zhao is really outrageous. He has ruined his sister's reputation like this."
Qin Zheng's anger level increased by 358...
Murong Tong, standing to the side, smiled broadly. He had been having a lot of bad luck lately, but seeing his old friend's children all siding with outsiders, he finally found a sense of joy.
Just then, Murong Qinghe handed a bag to Zu An: "Brother Zu, I don't have anything to give you, so I'll give you this storage bag. It can hold a lot of things, and it can fit all of Brother Chu's things. It's also convenient to carry around."
Zu An felt a warmth in his heart: "Thank you, Sister Qinghe."
Although he possessed the Glazed Pearl with a larger storage capacity, it was inconvenient to use it on a daily basis. With this one she gave him, he could openly and freely store and retrieve things.
Murong Qinghe blushed slightly: "Brother Zu, you're too kind. I'm so grateful for your care and help these past few days."
Murong Tong's smile froze on his face in the distance. Qin Zheng's frustration vanished, and she stroked her beard and laughed heartily: "Sure enough, having daughters is a money-losing proposition."
Murong Tong: "..."
He never expected that fortunes would turn so quickly.
Anger from Murong Tong: +399 +399 +399...
Soon it was time to enter the secret realm. Regardless of what they thought in their hearts, the ministers led by King Qi still wished the Crown Prince a successful mission.
Knowing that the Crown Prince wasn't very good at responding, Bi Linglong answered on his behalf.
After a tense exchange between the two sides, King Qi's gaze fell on Zu An: "Lord Zu, we'll have to rely on you for this trip to the secret realm."
Upon hearing his words, many scions of powerful families, including the Gu brothers, revealed their indignation. Why should they be treated this way?
He's just a mere sixth-rank official; do we really need to rely on him?
Zhao Xi's anger level increased by 477!
Meng Pan's anger level increased by 477!
Pei You's anger level increased by 477!
...
Among them were some intelligent people, and soon someone realized a problem: why did the King of Qi value him so much?
Despite belonging to different camps, they still acknowledged Qi Wang's terrifying strength. Moreover, he was the leader of the opposing group, a figure who was on par with the emperor. Even their fathers and grandfathers had to bow down to him. Yet, he was so concerned about a mere Zu'an.
Being in the same palace, Bi Linglong knew that Prince Qi and Zu An had actually clashed several times, and neither had gained the upper hand, so it was normal for her to treat him differently.
However, the other party deliberately expressed their high regard for Zuan at this time, clearly intending to sow discord among them.
Zu An felt the constant stream of anger messages coming in from the backend, but he remained completely unmoved. He no longer cared about these people: "Rest assured, Prince Qi, I will definitely help the Crown Prince pass this important exam."
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