With the cannon fodder script in hand, it is easy for the king to change his fate

Chapter 1042 The Heir Takes the Empire as Dowry 54
"Since you can't let go, then bring them back." Xiao Mu's words were very direct. That's just his personality. What does worldly or unworldly stuff matter? Would a swordsman from the martial world care about that?
Xie Nuo seemed to have really made up his mind: "Okay, I'll give it a try."

As she left the palace, this thought filled her mind: So, should she have them all? It didn't seem like a bad idea, after all, she was going to be an empress, so having a few more men didn't seem to matter.

Xiao Mu didn't take the matter to heart and quickly went to Azhen to report what he had done, full of energy.

After Xiao Mu left, Shen Xuan's voice rang out: "This kid's sword intent is very pure. He is a genius in sword practice, but his skills are too poor. If I were to teach him, it would definitely be different. If he had all my experience, he might really be able to break through the void with his physical body."

He tried and failed countless times back then, exhausting his life before he lost his chance.

Upon hearing this, Azhen couldn't help but think of the swordsmen who later appeared in various places to hunt down corrupt officials. They were never caught again because of their unpredictable skills and difficulty in finding their traces.

Could it be that Xiao Mu actually had a connection with Shen Xuan?

"Do you want to take him as your apprentice?" Azhen asked.

If there was already a master-disciple relationship, then continue it.

Xiao Mu's personality was already quite good, so if Shen Xuan, the sword spirit, was willing to take him as a disciple, she wouldn't need to choose any more martial arts manuals for him.

In a world where spiritual energy has not revived, Shen Xuan's martial arts skills have already reached their peak. If he hadn't exhausted his life force to research the breaking of the void, he would never have become a sword spirit at such a young age.

"Let me think about it some more," Shen Xuan said. From what he could see, Xiao Mu's character was indeed impeccable. He had originally wanted to find a successor to pass on his life's worth of martial arts skills, and over the years, Xiao Mu was probably the most suitable person for that.

He said those things, but in his heart he had pretty much made up his mind.

That night, Shen Xuan suddenly spoke up: "Your Majesty, I want to go find Xiao Mu."

“Sure, he just finished his work and took a break. He won’t be going out for a while, so he can teach a lot during that time,” A-Zhu said.

Watching Shen Xuan fly quickly out of the palace and disappear into the night, Azhen continued to bury herself in reading the memorials.

Unbeknownst to her, Shen Xuan flew directly into Xiao Mu's room.

Xiao Mu was already a martial arts master, and Shen Xuan didn't conceal his aura. The overwhelming and inescapable sword intent almost made Xiao Mu think that he was going to die tonight. He even thought that it was some enemy who was willing to go to any lengths to kill him.

He was surprised to find that the other party had no intention of making a move. Only then did he realize that what had entered the room was actually a sword.

It looked very familiar; it was the sword His Majesty always carried with him.

But how did His Majesty's sword end up in his room by itself?
"Xiao Mu, would you be willing to become my disciple?" Shen Xuan asked.

If he hadn't spoken, Xiao Mu would have just thought it was a divine sword full of spirit. But once he opened his mouth, Xiao Mu almost thought he was dreaming.

It took him a while to come to his senses and try to communicate with the divine sword.

Finally, he learned that the sword spirit on the divine sword was originally a person. He was really excited by the opportunity and thought that the sword spirit was talented and had a good character. He wanted to take the sword spirit as his disciple and teach him all his martial arts experience.

Being chosen by such a powerful senior, Xiao Mu, who was devoted to swordsmanship, naturally accepted without hesitation and gained a sword spirit master.

That night, Xiao Mu didn't sleep at all, spending the entire night studying with Shen Xuan.

As dawn approached, Shen Xuan bid him farewell: "Disciple, I should go back now. I'll come again tomorrow night." "Respectfully seeing off Master." Xiao Mu actually had many questions, such as, did His Majesty know his master's true identity?

But then I thought, His Majesty always carries his master with him, how could he not know?

He shook his head and smiled, then began to savor what he had learned the night before. The night of martial arts practice had not made him tired at all; on the contrary, he was full of energy, though he was a little hungry.

Just as dawn broke, Shen Xuan returned to Azhen's side and shared with her what had happened the night before when he taught Xiao Mu martial arts.

There was an early morning court session today, and after dressing herself, Azhen went to attend.

Regardless of the time of court sessions in other dynasties, the Zhao Kingdom did not hold court so early.

However, the court officials who came from outside the palace still had to get up very early. Fortunately, they didn't have to attend court every day, so it wasn't too much of a hassle.

This morning at court, in addition to discussing matters concerning the Zhao Kingdom, there was also news from the neighboring Wu Kingdom.

In recent years, the princes of Wu have been engaged in fierce infighting, causing considerable chaos. They are aware of the changes in Zhao, but with internal turmoil, they have little time for anything other than some trade with Zhao.

It is said that the internal strife in the Kingdom of Wu was finally quelled recently, and the ultimate victor was the third prince, who has now become the new ruler of Wu.

Sure enough, Azhen received a letter from the Kingdom of Wu.

Soon, the Kingdom of Wu will send an envoy to visit them. This envoy is the younger brother of the Third Prince, formerly the Sixth Prince, now the Sixteenth Prince. In the letter, the new ruler of Wu also describes his younger brother's character, talent, and appearance.

Everyone in the court understood the implication, and they couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Dream on!"

Then he thought that their emperor was devoted to the country and had no time for romance. The other party was a member of the Wu royal family. If the emperor were really bewitched by beauty, he would have already had three palaces and six courtyards. How could it be the Wu kingdom?
With Her Majesty's status, countless young men in the capital would be willing to stay by her side. Do you think they wouldn't want to? They simply don't have the opportunity!

When the sixteenth prince of Wu came to visit, Azhen smiled silently. Since Xie Nuo never turned anyone away in this regard, she was the one to receive the envoy. She was already entangled with five men; one more wouldn't make a difference.

Given Xie Nuo's current reputation among the people, doing this is perfect.

The sixteenth prince is now eighteen, and his age is suitable for Xie Nuo.

It should be noted that not only Zhao State, but also other small states and tribes that know about Zhao State consider Xie Nuo to be the heir of Zhao State.

When the sixteenth prince of Wu found out, he realized that getting close to Xie Nuo would mean missing this opportunity.
After all, in the eyes of many, she, the founding emperor of the Zhao Kingdom, would not live much longer.

As expected, Xenno was assigned the task of receiving guests, which no one found strange; in fact, no one thought it was the proper thing to do.

"The Wu Kingdom has ill intentions," Shen Xuan suddenly transmitted his voice. "Your Majesty, be careful not to fall for their honey trap."

Azhen relayed her message: "The sixteenth prince of Wu is here. He should be distracted by Xie Nuo."

Shen Xuan was speechless. Having spent quite some time by the Emperor's side, he knew that Xie Nuo was not the heir to the Zhao Kingdom as rumored.

Besides, His Majesty is in very good condition and it's impossible for him to die young. Let them wait and see.

After returning to her residence, Xie Nuo told Yun Qinglan that the sixteenth prince of Wu Kingdom was coming to Zhao Kingdom and that she would be the one to receive him.