Sheng Fu

Chapter 1073 The Princess's Splendor
"You may step back," the Emperor said softly.

King Ping slowly withdrew, his heart filled with mixed emotions, and for a fleeting moment, he even wondered if he had grown old...

As for Yuwen Jun's memorial, His Majesty the Emperor did not even open it. With the slightest thought, the memorial vanished into thin air.

"Summon Qianling!" the Emperor commanded.

Upon hearing this, the eunuch at the entrance of the Imperial Study hurriedly went down to relay the order.

About half an incense stick later, Princess Qianling, dressed in a purple-gold tassel dress, entered the Imperial Study.

"What are your orders, Father?" Qianling bowed deeply to His Majesty.

The emperor took a closer look at his beloved daughter. She had grown into a graceful young woman, her charm gradually becoming more and more remarkable. The spirit between her brows was like a spark about to ignite a prairie fire, and the emperor felt quite gratified.

"I have a great mission to entrust to you this time," the Emperor said with a knowing smile.

Upon hearing this, Qianling couldn't help but raise her head, her eyes brimming with excitement, like a big fish about to surface.

"What urgent matter is it?" Qian Ling asked, suppressing the pounding in her heart.

The Human Emperor slowly said, "The human race and the spirit race will join forces to go to the demon realm to mine resources and develop trade. Each race will appoint a leader, and you will be the leader of the human race."

"This is also the first major policy since the three races formed an alliance. Don't let your father down."

Upon hearing this, Qianling's eyes gradually became solemn, and then she replied firmly and forcefully, "As you command!"

The Emperor continued, “I will arrange some officials to assist you in this matter, but you can also select some capable ministers from among your own confidants.”

"Your trusted confidants and yourself are the primary decision-makers; this matter is entirely entrusted to you."

"In the halls of power, no important officials will come to your aid."

"I suppose you understand Father's thoughts."

Qianling didn't understand at first, but after the Human Emperor's obvious reminder, she immediately understood.

Nowadays, the trend of the new policy is getting stronger and stronger. In both the north and the south, public opinion is in an uproar. Northern seven-character regulated verse and Nanshan five-character quatrains have joined forces to promote the new policy.

At this critical juncture, it is naturally unacceptable to give the elderly in the halls of power the opportunity to make contributions.

Moreover, this is a major policy matter, so it is even more important not to let the elders in the government get involved.

This move is also intended to weaken those old guys in the government.

The Emperor chuckled and said, "I know that you have secretly recruited many talented people for your Thousand Leaves Court. This is also your chance to show your abilities. You can also freely mobilize the people in Liyang Palace."

"No matter what means you use, you must ensure that this matter is implemented beautifully."

Qianling smiled shyly and said, "So Father Emperor knew all this."

Within the Garden of a Thousand Leaves, there are indeed some talented individuals, but the extent of their abilities remains unknown. However, as long as Princess Qianling takes the lead in stepping forward, it symbolizes His Majesty's approval and recognition, which is enough to silence the dissenting voices in the court.

The Human Emperor smiled helplessly and said, "If there are no changes, the envoy from the Spirit Clan will be Gu Cheng. Gu Cheng and Yuwen Jun have a very good personal relationship. If you have any questions when you go to the Demon Realm, you can humbly ask Gu Cheng for guidance."

"But remember, do not ask Gu Cheng about anything concerning the Spirit Clan. You must handle this carefully."

Upon hearing this, Qianling said with a proud expression, "I know all of this. Father, you don't need to remind me so complicatedly. I've grown up."

"Moreover, this was probably Yuwen Jun's idea."

The emperor wanted to be harsh, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.

"Go and prepare well, Yuwen Jun is waiting for you," the Emperor said helplessly.

Qianling immediately bowed deeply and said, "This humble subject takes his leave!" Watching his daughter's departing figure, the Emperor's eyes were full of satisfaction, but he was also a little reluctant to part with her. His daughter was so grown up, and she would have to get married sooner or later.

However, at present, no ideal husband has appeared before His Majesty the Emperor. But if a suitable ideal husband were to appear, His Majesty would feel somewhat reluctant to part with him.

The emotions involved are probably only truly understood by those who have raised daughters.

In the palace of the king.

After Prince Ping left, Yuwen Jun did not have the dancers perform. Instead, she leaned back in her chair, her eyes slightly narrowed, thinking to herself that she should have given Prince Ping a pill back then, but he was already gone, and Yuwen Jun could do nothing about it.

Firstly, it was my own negligence; secondly, King Ping truly shouldn't have had such a fortunate turn of events.

At that moment, Qu Li hurried over and announced, "Your Highness, Princess Qianling has arrived."

Yuwen Jun simply hummed in response and then fell silent.

Upon seeing this, Qu Li felt a pang of anxiety. He wanted to say something, but he didn't know where to begin.

Suddenly, Princess Qianling teleported into the inner hall. Seeing Yuwen Jun's dissolute demeanor, she frowned slightly and said, "With such important matters of state, how can you still have such leisure and elegance?"

Upon seeing this, Qu Li quickly bowed slightly and withdrew.

Yuwen Jun casually replied, "It seems His Majesty has approved your command of the expedition. This seems to be your first time handling such a major event, and you must be feeling both excited and apprehensive. But I want to tell you that the bigger the event, the more calm you should be. Moreover, the bigger the event, the less you should take it seriously. Once you take it seriously, you will form certain patterns, and once certain patterns are formed, the enemy may seize the opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Qianling did not refute Yuwen Jun, but instead fell into deep thought. She felt that what Yuwen Jun said made a lot of sense, but it just sounded irresponsible.

There are always many earnest people in the world who, in the end, achieve nothing.

Only a few diligent people may eventually achieve some fame and fortune, but not much.

"Thank you for your guidance," Qianling replied earnestly.

Yuwen Jun then opened his spatial artifact, took out a nine-colored pill, and said casually, "Here you go. I suppose you should know the origin of this pill."

The moment Qianling saw the pill, her eyes lit up, and she looked at Yuwen Jun with a hint of admiration. Such a treasure seemed to be nothing in Yuwen Jun's hands.

"Of course I know, I never expected you to give me such an important gift." Qianling said, her heart pounding with excitement.

Qianling has extremely high comprehension. Even without the blessing of such a pill, she would still have a chance to enter the Boundless Realm in the future. Now that she has such a pill, she will enter the Boundless Realm many years earlier.

Since Yuwen Jun gave him this pill in secret, then this favor naturally belongs to Yuwen Jun.

The Emperor made a great contribution by killing the Heavenly Nether Python that night, but every soldier in the Divine Realm took a pill, including Yue Bo, Li Hongshan and others.

Those who deserved to be rewarded have already done so. No matter how you look at it, this elixir represents Yuwen Jun's personal kindness.

"Will you go to the Demon Realm?" Qianling asked curiously.

Yuwen Jun grinned and said, "Even if I go to the Demon Realm, I will go to the royal palace to discuss the Dao with the Demon Realm Queen. Naturally, I will not be with you."

Qianling immediately showed a displeased expression and snorted coldly, "Your tail's getting cocky. Be careful it doesn't get cut off."

Yuwen Jun smiled without saying a word, too lazy to pay any attention.

Yuwen Jun said, "Go down and make proper preparations. You can decide who to take with you to the Demon Realm this time."

Qianling pouted and said, "Aren't you going to invite me to stay for a meal?"

Yuwen Jun was slightly taken aback, realizing he had completely forgotten about this.

"Alright, but the food here is rather unsatisfactory. Why don't we head over to Hongyan Restaurant and have a few drinks while we're there?"

Princess Qianling rolled her eyes slightly upon hearing this and said, "Fine, at least you've put your heart into it."