After all the sacrifices have been made to speed pass, who is still practicing hard skills?

"I see you, Your Majesty."

In the imperial study of the palace, Empress Xue, dressed in a phoenix coronet and bridal robe, bowed to Ji Wenhao, outlining her voluptuous curves, making her look dignified and graceful, with the demeanor of a mother of a country.

But Ji Wenhao turned a blind eye to this. Although Queen Xue Bai'er was a rare beauty in the world, he had long lost interest in beauty. What he pursued was the unification of the world and immortality.

Glancing up and down at Xue Baiyi, Ji Wenhao said calmly:
"Why is the Queen dressed like this?"

Under normal circumstances, even he wore casual clothes. Except for important matters, he rarely wore the dragon robe. Even if he wore it, it was a relatively simple and loose dragon robe. Compared with the dragon robe, the phoenix crown and bridal ...

"Your Majesty, I will go to the ancestral temple to offer sacrifices and pray for the dissipation of disasters in our Great Zhou and for peace and prosperity for the country and the people." Xue Bai'er lowered her eyes and said softly.

But there was one more thing she didn't say.

That is, after the sacrifice, he will go to meet Jiang Che.

The other party left that kind of means in her body. She could vaguely feel Jiang Che's breath almost all the time and couldn't suppress her thoughts at all.

Therefore, after her body had recovered, she was ready to fulfill her previous promise and let Jiang Che experience the taste of a phoenix crown and a bridal robe, and by the way, to take some backup plans.

But these words obviously cannot be said out loud.

"The Queen is interested."

Ji Wenhao was quite satisfied with this.

Although he knew that there was no use in doing so, he was still relieved that the queen had such a thought.

"This is what a concubine should do."

Queen Xue stretched her legs straight and tight. At this moment, at this time, she felt an unprecedented stimulation and dared not show any abnormality at all.

"Hehehe"

"By the way, Your Majesty, I came here to ask for a favor." Xue Bai'er would not go to see Ji Wenhao for no reason. This time she came just to help Jiang Che ask for the innate thick earth energy.

"What's the matter?"

“News came from the Xue family that our Xue family ancestor is preparing for a breakthrough to become a saint, but currently lacks some spiritual objects. We learned that there is an innate thick earth energy in the imperial treasury.

Please ask this concubine to plead with His Majesty on my behalf. The Xue family is willing to exchange spiritual objects for this."

Xue Bai'er's tone was calm, but she was very nervous in her heart.

Afraid that Ji Wenhao would notice something wrong.

"The innate energy of thick earth." Ji Wenhao raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes flickering slightly. He didn't think much of a spiritual object, but he attached great importance to the Xue family.

Especially in the current situation, being able to win over a Martial Saint is definitely a worthwhile plan.

If the ancestor of the Xue family could enter the realm of the saint, it would be a good thing for the imperial court.

Although in the spiritual realm, human immortals are the top ones, the powerful saints are equally extraordinary and possess the power to destroy the world. What's more, the Xue family is in charge of Tianyuan.

Now that Master Wen's attitude is unclear and he has rejected the imperial edict, if the Xue family could be completely tied up, it would undoubtedly be appropriate given the current circumstances.

"Why did Marshal Xue not come to deliver the decree himself but instead asked you to come and beg?" Ji Wenhao said casually while thinking.

Xue Bai'er's pupils shrank subconsciously, and then the abnormality quickly disappeared. Recalling Jiang Che's instructions before coming here, she quickly calmed down and explained:

"Your Majesty, the ancestor once said that Tianyuan City is very resistant to your Majesty's order. From Grand Tutor Wen to several generals, they all refuse to send troops back to the court.

Although he tried his best to promote it, he still did not have enough say, so under the current situation, it was not easy to write directly to Your Majesty, so I asked this concubine to convey it on his behalf."

These were the words that Jiang Che had taught her before, but Xue Bai'er herself didn't know whether they were useful or not. She didn't even quite understand what the so-called disobedience meant.

As soon as she said this, it was obvious that there was a slight change on Ji Wenhao's face.

"Did Marshal Xue tell you all this?"

"It's the news from the Xue family."

"Ta da." Ji Wenhao tapped his fingertips on the desk again and again, his face not looking good. Everyone in the court knew about the previous summons of Grand Tutor Wen to return to the court.

After all, this concerns Tianyuan City and the Gate to the Spirit Realm.

But the problem was that no outsiders knew about Master Wen's disobedience to the imperial order. This was a scandal, and he should have kept the news secret, but now it was spoken by the Queen.

Obviously, the news coming back from Tianyuan City is true.

However, this also made him quite angry, because this incident had not yet caused any waves in the Central Plains, but in Tianyuan City, it had obviously spread, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to the prestige of the court.

If Eunuch Wei is unable to recall Grand Tutor Wen during this trip, then he will have no choice but to prepare to cede several states.

All of a sudden.

The atmosphere in the entire imperial study was extremely depressing.

"What does Marshal Xue think?"

Ji Wenhao asked in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty, rest assured. The Xue family is a royal family. Now that the court is in danger, the Xue family will surely be determined to die to repay your grace." Queen Xue bowed and answered with a serious face.

Ji Wenhao exhaled a breath, leaned on the back of the chair and thought for a moment before nodding:
"I agree to Marshal Xue's request, but I won't ask for the spiritual object in exchange. Marshal Xue is so loyal to his country, so I won't be stingy. Tomorrow, I will have someone send it to the Queen.

Make sure to deliver it to Marshal Xue as soon as possible."

It was just a ray of innate five elements energy. Ji Wenhao didn't take it too seriously. If he could use this thing to guarantee the loyalty of the Xue family, it would be very worthwhile. After all, at this juncture, if he rejected Xue Pingzu's request.

I'm afraid that the four generals of Tianyuan City and Master Wen are really going to form a group.

This is obviously not acceptable to the imperial power.

He had to divide and win over the people in order to ensure that he controlled all the power in Tianyuan City. As for Master Wen, a rift had already arisen between them from the moment the other party refused to be summoned.

"On behalf of the old ancestor, I would like to thank Your Majesty."

Xue Bai'er was overjoyed and bowed again quickly.

Jiang Che's mission was finally completed!

After returning, Jiang Che must obey her for a while.
At this moment, Ji Wenhao was completely unaware of the "master's mission" played between the Queen and Jiang Che. Thinking about the subsequent enticement, he showed a warm smile on his face:

"It is a blessing for the court that I have a queen."

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. It is a blessing that I can follow Your Majesty. I cannot obtain it in several lifetimes." Xue Bai'er's lips curled up, seeming close but actually distant.

"After the Queen offers sacrifices to the ancestors, please return to the palace to rest. I will go to Fenghe Palace to rest today." Although Ji Wenhao did not care about beauty, he cared about the Xue family in Tianyuan City.

Naturally, we have to give the Xue family some feedback.

After all, neglecting the queen for so many years would easily make the forces behind her think too much.

Of course, he was just resting. He couldn't have sex for the moment, otherwise all his efforts would be wasted.

But Xue Bai'er didn't think so. When she heard that the emperor suddenly wanted to go to the harem to rest, she felt embarrassed. Now, she had turned into Jiang Che. She didn't want to have any contact with Ji Wenhao anymore.

Besides, she was already prepared to play the game of 'Fake Emperor and Real Queen' with Jiang Che later, and she didn't want to miss this opportunity during her recovery period these days.

I feel so empty inside.

She urgently needs Jiang Che's wisdom to fill her heart.

"Hmm? The Queen doesn't want to?"

Ji Wenhao frowned when he saw Xue Bai'er remained silent.

Xue Baiyi was startled and had no time to react before she quickly explained:

"Your Majesty, please forgive me. It's not that I don't want to, but I'm a little uncomfortable these days, and I have to go to worship my ancestors later. If Your Majesty goes to bed, it will inevitably blaspheme our ancestors."

Ji Wenhao stared at Xue Baiyi for a few breaths, then waved his hand impatiently:
"In that case, forget it."

He didn't want to have sex in the first place, but was prepared to show some favor to Xue Bai'er because of the Xue family. However, since it was inconvenient for the other party, forget it. He was even happier doing so.

"Your Majesty, forgive me."

Xue Baiyi quickly pleaded guilty.

"I don't blame you, but the Queen has worked hard. Okay, Queen, please leave." Ji Wenhao said with a smile.

"Concubine, please retire"

Xue Bai'er bowed and left the imperial study.

Li Chengzhong, who was standing aside, had his eyes flashing as he watched the queen leave. He couldn't help but feel a little confused in his heart as the emperor didn't understand some things in the harem.

But he, as the personal eunuch chief, knew everything.

He knew the menstrual periods of the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, and other concubines. Otherwise, he would not have been able to arrange someone to sleep with the Emperor, even though the Emperor had not needed a bedside attendant for many years.

But he still remembers it clearly.

But the Queen said before that it was inconvenient.
Could it be
Li Chengzhong didn't dare to think about it further, let alone ponder it deeply. After all, the queen was different from ordinary concubines and had a high status. If he dared to ask someone to investigate, it would definitely get out.

By then, if the emperor was really framed, he didn't know whether others could survive, but once a close eunuch like him knew about the scandal, it would be difficult for him to survive.

Of course, Li Chengzhong was also comforting himself in his heart.

The Queen has always been a self-disciplined person and would never do anything that would damage the reputation of the royal family. Perhaps something went wrong in her practice, causing the change in her menstruation.

"Li Chengzhong."

"The servant is here."

"What are you thinking about?"

Ji Wenhao glanced at him and saw that he seemed a little absent-minded.

Li Chengzhong's heart tightened, but he didn't show it on his face. Instead, he forced a smile:

"I am congratulating Your Majesty. The Xue family has taken the initiative to express their loyalty. With the royal family as their family, Your Majesty may be able to divide Tianyuan City more easily in the future."

"Hahaha, you really know how to talk."

"What exactly is going on?"

In the prince's mansion, Jiang Che stood beside the pond, recalling the previous news, his face full of confusion and puzzlement. Maids and guards walked by but ignored Jiang Che.

It's as if he doesn't exist at all.

Jiang Che seems to be in the world, but in fact, he is in his own domain. As long as he doesn't want to, ordinary people can't detect his existence at all.

Therefore, Jiang Che has been living in the prince's mansion for the past few days.

At the same time, he was also planning what excuse he could use to ask for the innate thick earth energy. Just as he was thinking about it, Zhang San from Tianyuan City sent him news.

The news that Grand Master Wen refused to obey the imperial edict had spread throughout Tianyuan. Zhang San also informed Jiang Che about this matter, which made him realize that Ji Wenhao had already mobilized troops.

The news sent back by Zhang San also gave Jiang Che a great opportunity.

Because the other generals all supported Master Wen in rejecting the emperor's order, but Xue Pingzu stood on the side of the court, and he could use this incident to create some rifts.

It was for this reason that he told Xue Bai'er to quickly meet Ji Wenhao to seek the innate thick earth energy.

Although the news has not spread in the capital yet, and even the Hei Ya is not aware of it, he knows that Ji Wenhao must be well aware of the fact that Grand Tutor Wen refused to obey the imperial edict.

At the moment, I am definitely thinking hard about it.

If Xue Pingzu asked for the innate thick earth energy at this time, Ji Wenhao would most likely give it to him, because he needed to use this thing as an opportunity to completely bind his relationship with Xue Pingzu.

After finishing this task, Jiang Che began to think about another piece of news about Zhang San.

The innate Gengjin energy is obtained.

But the reason why he got it left Jiang Che confused.

Because Zhang San clearly pointed out that he was asking for it on his behalf, but Master Wen not only did not refuse the exchange, he also gave him the innate Gengjin Qi for free. There was definitely something wrong with this matter.

If he didn't know that Grand Tutor Wen was loyal to the country, he might even think that Grand Tutor Wen was also preparing to take advantage of the situation to rebel.

After all, he is no longer the pillar of the court he once was, but a real rebel. Master Wen knows this but is still willing to do this, which really makes him think more.

And the words of transfer.

"The grudges have been settled, so take care of yourself."

This sentence made Jiang Che think deeply. What kind of favor had he done to Master Wen before? Was it so great that he gave him the innate five elements energy for free? You know, for the innate Yi wood energy.

Jiang Che spent a huge amount of effort to force Tiansha Zhenjun to compromise.

After thinking it over, Jiang Che estimated that the most likely possibility was that it came from the fallen God King of Backer. Perhaps the God King had once given some instructions to Master Wen.

This is why Master Wen made such a choice.

Most likely, the God King of Backer Mountain knew that he was about to die, so he asked Master Wen to look after him.
Thinking of this, Jiang Che felt more and more sad.

The kindness of the God King really needs to be repaid.
As for the last few words of Master Wen, there is no need to think too much about them, as they are very clear.

Master Wen must have refused to be summoned because he was unwilling to go against his old friend's trust. But now the imperial court was in danger of collapse, and Master Wen had no choice but to take action and send out the innate five elements energy.

It means that the previous grudges have been resolved, and afterwards, Master Wen may lead his troops back to deal with him.

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