The Marquis's strength was undeniable; he sensed Li Zhu's murderous intent the moment he struck, waking the Marquis from his reverie...
He immediately realized that he had to show enough sincerity right now, otherwise Li Zhu would definitely not let him off easily...
He couldn't simply kill Li Zhu, unless Li Zhu could relinquish everything and disappear from the martial world, detached from worldly affairs...
Since he chose to become a marquis, it means he had desires for power and worldly things. How could he easily give up everything he had now? He made his choice in just a moment...
"Your Highness, I didn't see anything just now. This is my martial arts manual, which I now offer for your reference. It is a token of my sincerity, and I hope Your Highness will accept it..."
The Marquis's behavior startled Li Zhu for a moment, but he quickly realized why the other party was acting this way. Fortunately, he still had the status of the Crown Prince; otherwise, this bastard wouldn't be behaving like this at all, and might very well have killed him directly…
This ability to change course with the wind is not something everyone possesses; it requires great courage to make decisions that go against one's conscience...
Li Zhu looked at the Marquis. If he accepted the Marquis's gifts now, it would mean that he had accepted the Marquis. This expert would help him with his affairs, which would be beneficial to him in the present situation. After all, even without the Marquis, there would be others monitoring him. Having someone of his own monitoring him would allow him to control many things...
"What are you doing, Your Highness? You are my senior, get up at once..."
Li Zhu reached out and helped the Marquis up, showing him great respect, which put the Marquis at ease and made him feel more grateful, thus making the Marquis willing to work for him...
"Thank you, Your Highness. Please accept this martial arts manual..."
Although the Marquis stood up, he still insisted on giving Li Zhu the martial arts manual he held. It was useless to him now, but it would be of great help to Li Zhu in his current state…
Li Zhu took the martial arts manual from his hand and said with a smile.
"Your Highness is truly kind. With your guidance, I believe my strength will definitely improve in a short time. However, my father must not know that I can practice martial arts; I will need Your Highness to help me keep it a secret..."
"Your Highness, rest assured, with me here, this news will absolutely not reach the Emperor's ears..."
Having received the Marquis's assurance, Li Zhu smiled contentedly. He wasn't particularly concerned about whether the Marquis would truly keep the matter a secret. Even if his adoptive father, the Emperor, found out, it wouldn't matter; it would just mean facing more danger...
"Your Highness, I need to know the current situation in all the counties and prefectures of the New Tang Dynasty, especially whether there are any disaster victims and whether the people have enough food to get through the winter. Please find me a detailed report on these matters..."
"Yes, Your Highness..."
Upon receiving Li Zhu's order, the Marquis immediately went to carry it out...
After giving instructions to the Marquis, Li Zhu had someone invite Prime Minister Yuwen Guo over…
Given the current state of the new Tang Dynasty, it is imperative to ensure the people's well-being this year in order to gain their support. Otherwise, with widespread famine and death, it would be strange if the people did not rebel.
By the time Yuwen Guo arrived, Li Zhu had already practiced the technique in his mind once. This technique seemed to be very compatible with the black power, allowing him to easily mobilize the black power and slowly integrate it into his body. This not only enhanced his strength but also made his body much stronger...
As for his current strength, Li Zhu himself was unsure. After all, he had only just started practicing martial arts and had never fought anyone, so his practical combat experience was almost zero. He thought that when he had time, he must ask the Marquis to be his sparring partner…
"Your Highness, what brings you to this old minister so late?"
As soon as he sat down, Yuwen Guo couldn't help but ask. Behind him were two people: a handsome man in white and a beautiful woman who looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old...
Who is Li Zhu? A single guy who's been single for years!
The moment Li Zhu saw the beautiful woman, he couldn't take his eyes off her; her fresh and refined temperament, her indescribable tranquility and elegance…
The noble air she exuded in every smile and gesture elevated her elegance!
The way the other person looked at Li Zhu was always shy and hesitant, that feeling of wanting to say something but being unable to, which instantly captivated Li Zhu…
Her skin was as white as the moon, and her waist was so slender it could be encircled with one hand; even wearing a dress adorned with a hundred birds could not conceal it…
Yuwen Guo, watching Li Zhu intently, felt a surge of smug satisfaction. "You like male concubines? I'll bring a peerless beauty here, and see if I can win you back..."
"Your Highness..."
Yuwen Guo called out softly, but Li Zhu's eyes were glued to the screen, and he couldn't hear the call at all...
"Hmph! If the Crown Prince is merely such a lecherous man, I, Chen Qingzhi, would disdain to associate with him..."
The angry voice pulled Li Zhu back to reality. He glanced at the Prime Minister somewhat embarrassedly, thinking that the old man was doing it on purpose. He probably thought that Li Zhu couldn't support a crown prince who preferred male concubines, because that would mean the future of the new Tang Dynasty. So he decided to use a top-quality beauty to help Li Zhu and also to give birth to an heir to continue the Tang Dynasty's lineage...
Li Zhu was naturally overjoyed, but he couldn't show it at this moment. If Yuwen Guo knew that he had a fondness for beautiful women, he might never see this stunning beauty again...
Startled awake by the shout, Li Zhu suddenly realized what was happening and, looking at the handsome young man in white before him, instinctively asked...
"What did you just say your name was?"
"I am Chen Qingzhi..."
Holy crap…
Li Zhu was immediately shocked. This was a real talent, a prime example of a civil official becoming a military general, a formidable figure who led thousands of soldiers to defeat an entire regime…
"Brother Chen, hello! I don't remember who my grandmother was, but I am the Crown Prince Regent of the New Tang Dynasty. It's a pleasure to meet you. Brother Chen, your eyebrows are like distant mountains, your eyes like bright stars, you are handsome and resolute, elegant and dashing, with an imposing presence and an aura of heroism. You are truly a dragon among men, one in a million, a rare beauty in heaven and earth..."
As he spoke, Li Zhu couldn't help but grab Chen Qingzhi's hand, which was incredibly affectionate!
"Cough cough..."
Yuwen Guo coughed a few times with a dark face, which made Li Zhu realize that he had grabbed Chen Qingzhi's hand. Feeling nauseous, he quickly let go of Chen Qingzhi's hand!
But Yuwen Guo didn't think so. He had initially felt a surge of joy seeing Li Zhu staring at his daughter, but in the blink of an eye, Li Zhu was holding Chen Qingzhi's hand so intimately. Most importantly, this was the Crown Prince, and the flattery was too much to bear...
Judging from Chen Qingzhi's bewildered yet delighted expression, Li Zhu's words had made him feel quite giddy...
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