fifth form

Chapter 2400 Bribery
"It's not contained!"

In the Huainan Palace, Princess Liu Ling received the message from Aqiao.

Looking at the words on the message, Liu Ling found it difficult to complain.

He was lucky enough to become a high-ranking official in the court, but just two days after leaving the Huainan Palace, he was dismissed from his post and was forced to wear a eunuch's gray robe. His treatment changed drastically.

If Zhang Xuezhou was a young hero in the past, the other party has become an ordinary person now.

"Can this guy still be lucky enough to turn things around?"

Liu Ling thought about it for a few seconds, and for a moment she regretted sending Aqiao out.

But as soon as she thought that there was a strangely powerful cultivator standing behind Zhang Xuezhou, she withdrew her heart.

No matter what kind of official Zhang Xuezhou is, he is always lucky and still has great value.

For Princess Liu Ling, she only hesitated for three seconds before maintaining her previous judgment.

As for Zhuang Qingzhai, it took him two full hours to figure out the whole thing, but Zhuang Qingzhai acted with swift and decisive action.

"I hope Master Dongfang can save me!"

It seemed that Zhang Xuezhou climbed over the wall from Lin's house, but this was not the point of the matter, and Zhuang Qingzhai had no time to consider why Zhang Xuezhou was in Lin's house.

He was politely welcomed in by Zhang Xuezhou, who then directly stated the purpose of his visit.

"Master Zhuang, your words really scare me!"

Hearing Zhuang Qingzhai's words, Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but look surprised, thinking that Zhuang Qingzhai's words were too harsh.

"You have gotten rid of your identity in Anle Palace, but we can't," Zhuang Qingzhai said bitterly, "Our good days are over too!"

After guessing the truth from Xuchang, Zhuang Qingzhai knew that the Empress Dowager in Anle Palace was hopeless.

Without the suppression and deterrence of the Empress Dowager, Xu Chang, Zhuang Qingzhai and others were not enough to support the court and it would be difficult for them to maintain it.

Not to mention other people, even Li Guang who was beside the new emperor would pose a major threat to them. However, Cheng Buzhi and others were ambivalent about Anle Palace and did not choose to take sides in the court when guarding Anle Palace.

They are like a paper tiger at the moment, which will collapse if touched.

"If you don't want to be an official, then just don't be one," said Zhang Xuezhou.

"I can quit, but I still want to cling to the big tree of the Han Dynasty." Zhuang Qingzhai said bitterly, "When we were officials, we also offended many people. If we can't retreat safely, there will be many people who will take advantage of us. Sooner or later, we will be brought down!"

"You also have the status of a hereditary marquis, so no one dares to mess with you even if you don't hold an official position!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hand, indicating that there was nothing wrong with Zhuang Qingzhai. Even if he did not have the official position of Imperial Censor, no one dared to look down on this Marquis Wuqiang.

As a hereditary marquis, the Zhuang family's power is extremely stable, and they are not a lone great monk like Han Anguo.

Moreover, as he is able to stand at the forefront of the court, Zhuang Qingzhai’s cultivation strength is quite strong.

As long as he is not targeted by top masters, Zhuang Qingzhai will be safe.

"Have you offended Captain Li?"

Zhang Xuezhou came to his senses belatedly and couldn't help but look at Zhuang Qingzhai.

"Captain Li and I don't have much of a relationship, so I can't help you with this," Zhang Xuezhou quickly waved his hands.

"I didn't offend Li Guang!"

Seeing that Zhang Xuezhou almost guessed the general situation, Zhuang Qingzhai's heart couldn't help but jump.

Zhuang Qingzhai is nearly fifty years old and has seen a lot, which is why he has such a sharp reaction. When he was in his twenties or thirties, Zhuang Qingzhai was far from being able to reach Zhang Xuezhou's level.

He was surprised at Zhang Xuezhou's perception, and felt that he needed to quickly clarify the relevant matters in order to solve the real problem. "Before Anle Palace collapsed, our resignation would be equivalent to desertion," Zhuang Qingzhai said in a deep voice, "We only have one chance to resign!"

"Uh?"

"But we need to be able to live normally until then," said Zhuang Qingzhai.

"what do you mean?"

"If the Empress Dowager is buried in the future, it will most likely attract attention and visits," Zhuang Qingzhai said, "We have limited abilities and it is difficult to support the overall situation. I hope Lord Dongfang can lend me a helping hand!"

"My cultivation strength is barely enough to fill the gaps between my teeth!"

Zhang Xuezhou waved his hands repeatedly after hearing this.

First of all, he had no idea what Zhuang Qingzhai was up to, and he didn't want to be fooled by him at all.

Secondly, Zhang Xuezhou’s ability is indeed limited and he cannot participate in top-level confrontations.

He refused decisively and even stood up to see the guest off.

"Master Dongfang, wait a minute!"

Zhuang Qingzhai reached out and took out a piece of silk cloth from his arms.

"I don't need Lord Dongfang to send anyone," Zhuang Qingzhai said, "I just want Lord Dongfang to help me contact someone to help me!"

Zhuang Qingzhai unfolded the silk cloth and pointed to the pattern drawn on it.

"I see that Lord Dongfang's residence is in ordinary condition and is very far from the Imperial City. As long as Lord Dongfang can help me contact Taoist Master Li Shaojun, I will give this small house to Lord Dongfang!"

Zhuang Qingzhai pointed at the silk cloth.

There was a house depicted on the piece of silk cloth, and it was also stamped with a heavy red seal and some hand prints, so it was obviously a deed.

For Zhang Xuezhou, his house is not big enough.

But for Zhuang Qingzhai, he owns a marquis' mansion, the official residence of the Grand Censor, and other properties. This land deed is also a property under his name.

He came to Li Shaojun's house with full sincerity and good intentions, bringing land deeds and real estate as gifts, and this was just the price for contacting Li Shaojun.

"Master Li Shaojun?"

Zhang Xuezhou hesitated.

He felt that Zhuang Qingzhai was praying to the gods in the wrong direction, and that Li Shaojun was even less capable than him and had no chance of protecting Zhuang Qingzhai.

"Master Li has the cultivation of a True Self Realm cultivator. Even if his skills are inferior, he can still handle possible unexpected events." Zhuang Qingzhai said sincerely, "We don't need Master Li to fight against top masters alone. As long as he can handle it, we can assist him from the flank and work together to repel the enemy!"

"Let Li Shaojun fight head-on, he..."

Zhang Xuezhou felt that it was better to invite himself than Li Shaojun. At least Zhang Xuezhou could withstand a head-on attack, but Li Shaojun would die if hit head-on.

He actually liked the land deed from Zhuang Qingzhai, but even if he invited Li Shaojun, the matter would fail, and Zhang Xuezhou would be implicated.

"Master Li has fully recovered from his injuries and has been practicing magic in Anle Palace these days. I think the strength Master Li has shown is enough to stabilize the situation. It is impossible for an accident to happen." Zhuang Qingzhai said, "My judgment has always been good. I will never harm Master Li. Even if Zhu Jiuyin comes to Chang'an City in person, that old demon will definitely not get away with it!"

"The Anle Palace is practicing magic!"

Zhang Xuezhou originally thought that Zhuang Qingzhai had invited Li Shaojun, but he didn't expect that Zhuang Qingzhai's real target was Zhenyuan Shenjun.

Li Shaojun couldn't afford such trouble, but Zhenyuan Shenjun really didn't have any big problems.

But Zhang Xuezhou was also very curious. If Zhuang Qingzhai could bribe him for help with a land deed, what could the other party use to bribe Zhenyuan Shenjun for cooperation?