Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

"Failed."

In a special, secluded space, five ethereal figures stand facing each other.

One of the figures slowly withdrew her hand.

"It seems that Fu Xian used the Heavenly Prophecy Compass to predict the fate of one of us in advance, and thus sensed our actions today, and used a spell to avoid us and hide."

The person speaking was none other than Sister Hua, whom Fu Xian had mentioned earlier.

As soon as she said that, everyone else frowned.

After a moment, Jiang Chengwan asked in a deep voice, "Are there any other methods?"

Chai Hongyu and the others looked at Fu Hua with hopeful expressions.

Among those present, Fu Hua was not the strongest, but she was the only array master with extremely high attainments in the art of arrays. It was she who came up with the idea of ​​using the Ultimate Sword as the core and touching the law of cause and effect with the power of the Holy Path.

If even she is helpless, then there is really no way out.

Under the expectant gazes of the girls, Fu Hua shook her head.

"No."

Upon receiving the answer, worry immediately appeared in the eyes of Chai Hongyu and the others.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Yun looked at Jiang Chengwan and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, since we can't find Fu Xian now, to be on the safe side, we should transfer Huai Yu to the eastern front and let His Highness the Holy King protect him personally."

"In addition, the Eastern Army should temporarily suspend its southern offensive and focus on defense. No matter what, ensure Huaiyu's safety first, and we can deal with other things later."

Before casting the spell, they had already communicated through a very expensive teleportation array.

After learning that Lu Chen's unusual behavior was due to his conversation with Fu Xian, and upon discovering Fu Xian's identity, she, Chai Hongyu, and Gu Simiao could no longer remain silent.

In particular, when Lu Chen has free time recently, he either compiles documents, writes books, or teaches Chai Hongyu the way of governing the country. Moreover, he doesn't just casually offer a few words of advice as before, but teaches her seriously word by word.

They practically wanted to break down and cram all those theories of heaven and man into Chai Hongyu's brain.

At the same time, they found excuses to recall Fang Yu and other students to the capital.
All these signs inexplicably gave the women the illusion that Lu Chen was grooming a successor and entrusting his affairs to them, which made them wonder.
After all, although Lu Chen used to teach and impart knowledge, he only did it occasionally and almost never took the initiative to do so.

Moreover, although he was a learned scholar with outstanding political achievements, having accomplished in just two years what others could not achieve in a lifetime, he was ultimately just a 22-year-old young man.

Even if you want to write books, establish a school of thought, there's absolutely no need to rush.

He has always prioritized national affairs and focused his energy on political matters, but now he seems to have strayed from that path, which doesn't seem right at all.

Moreover, the Director of the Heavenly Secrets Bureau is a special being capable of observing the future.

Such beings do not act easily. After all, heavenly secrets cannot be observed at will. Even if one can deduce cause and effect, one cannot interfere at will. Once the head of the Heavenly Secrets Department personally takes action, it must be an extraordinary event.

This also explains why Lu Chen acted strangely and remained silent about it.

Gu Simiao's illusory figure suddenly clenched her fist, then knelt on one knee before Jiang Chengwan, and said in a deep voice:

"Your Majesty, Huaiyu is the key to creating a prosperous era, and it cannot be lost. I urge Your Majesty to prioritize Huaiyu's safety and do everything possible to ensure its absolute safety!"

Chai Hongyu also knelt down: "Your Majesty, Elder Xiao is right. If we cultivators of the Unity Realm cannot ensure Huaiyu's safety, we can only ask His Highness the Holy King to take action personally."

Xiao Yun: "."

You'll die if you don't label me as "old," won't you?

Shaking her head to clear her mind of distractions, Xiao Yun added before the Empress could respond:
"If Your Majesty is worried that if Huaiyu is transferred to the eastern front, the Holy King will be unable to leave because he is protecting Huaiyu, which may affect the situation on the eastern front, you may wish to mobilize the Xingping New Army to the eastern battlefield, and at the same time transfer Miss Chai there, so that she can treat His Highness's injuries."

"Moreover, the absence of the new army in Yuzhou weakens its fighting strength, which will better lower the guard of those people, thus luring them out and accelerating the pacification of the seven provinces—a win-win situation." After a pause, Xiao Yun turned to Fu Hua and continued, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, with the assistance of Commander Fu and the Xuanji Guard, plus the Qingning Guard personally trained by Huai Yu, I am confident that I will be able to quell the impending chaos in the seven provinces."

Fu Hua lowered her head slightly.

To be honest, she really wanted to go to the eastern front herself and protect Lu Chen with the Holy King.

Although the Holy King's terrifying power was before her, and her own strength was basically no match for his, she still couldn't feel at ease unless she saw it with her own eyes.

However, she was not a reckless man. She knew the current situation of the court. Lingyun Mansion still needed him, and Xuanji Guard also needed her to take charge. She was willing but unable to do so, and could only rely on Chai Hongyu.

However, Chai Hongyu is indeed the most suitable person to follow Lu Chen.

Firstly, Chai Hongyu was merely a minor commander and had no influence on the court's political arrangements, while everyone else held important positions and could not be easily moved.

Secondly, she possesses the Vermilion Bird bloodline. Even if something really happens to Lu Chen, with her there, as long as Lu Chen still has a breath left, she can revive him.

Therefore, neither Fu Hua nor Xiao Yun raised any objections when Xiao Yun made her suggestion.

Jiang Chengwan sighed helplessly as the four women stared at her.

"In that case, let us do as Elder Xiao says. I will draft an edict when I return."

Although she was reluctant to part with Lu Chen and didn't want him to be transferred to Luyang before he could even settle in the capital, the situation was what it was, and she couldn't be willful. After all, Lu Chen's safety was the most important thing.

Only the Cangming Saint King, who possesses the power of a saint, can provide the maximum protection.

If even the Holy King couldn't protect him, then no one else could possibly do so.

Moreover, with the 30,000-strong New Guard Army led by Chai Hongyu and Cang Yue, half of whom were cultivators, this force could be considered the strongest guard army in the Great Xia Dynasty. This fighting force could make up for the lack of fighting power on the eastern front.

Strategically speaking, this mobilization is normal. After all, the pressure on Lingyun Prefecture is much less than that of facing the main force of the King of Chu directly, so it will not arouse suspicion. It is just right to set a trap for those stinking rats in the gutter of the seven provinces.

Gu Simiao suddenly remembered something and said, "Let's transfer Cang Yue over there too."

Cangyue?

Upon hearing the woman's name, Jiang Chengwan immediately frowned.

A moment later, a graceful figure slowly appeared in my mind.

I felt a subconscious resistance.

However, Gu Simiao suddenly added:
"She was my adjutant and fought alongside me in the Western Wilderness for many years. She has extremely rich combat experience, is proficient in various combat tactics, and has the cultivation of the Void Realm. She is a rare and fierce general, and even has the talent of a pillar of the state. With her around, I can feel more at ease."

Fu Hua opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but after a moment she shook her head and swallowed back what she was about to say.

Having worked together in Lingyun Prefecture, she naturally knew Cang Yue; in fact, she was somewhat familiar with her.

Of course, she and Cang Yue didn't have much of a relationship; she had only met Cang Yue a few times when Cang Yue occasionally went to Lingyun Mansion to report to Lu Chen.

The reason she said she felt somewhat familiar was because she noticed that Cang Yue's gaze towards Lu Chen was a little strange, so she specifically asked someone about her.

Arranging for this stunningly beautiful woman who seems to have feelings for Lu Chen to be by his side... Does Gu Simiao have such a big heart...?

Although he was instinctively unwilling, having such a talented general leading a large army to protect him would obviously be a better protection for Lu Chen.

No matter what, Lu Chen's safety is the most important thing; everything else, we'll just have to accept it...

Jiang Chengwan clearly thought the same thing, and after a slight hesitation, she nodded. (End of Chapter)