Legend of Zhan Zhao

Chapter 65 Not Wanting to Enter the Palace
Is Su Wuqing truly heartless?

Zhan Zhao's eyes flickered slightly.

That sounds like a tongue twister.

But if it is true, then it contains crucial clues.

Su Wuqing is truly heartless, so Zhong Kui could not possibly use Li Wuxing's life to blackmail him into obediently leaving the Six Doors headquarters with him.

The previous assumptions are no longer valid.

Did Su Wuqing leave voluntarily?
Judging from the current signs, it is indeed possible.

But why?

Surely they're not in cahoots with "Zhong Kui"?
The situation is getting more and more complicated...

Pang Lingyi waited for him to think, and after a while, she said, "Senior Brother won't leave the Six Doors, will he?"

Zhan Zhao snapped out of his thoughts: "How do you know?"

"Because people like Senior Brother never give up halfway through their work."

Pang Lingyi said solemnly, "I am willing to help my senior brother expose Su Wuqing's true purpose!"

"Thank you."

The other party provided a clue, and Zhan Zhao's expression softened slightly. He expressed his gratitude, but then asked, "The friend you just mentioned, could she be a woman?"

Pang Lingyi's eyes flickered, and she suddenly smiled: "Senior brother, are you perhaps asking whether the woman's 'heartlessness' is a prejudice against the word 'love'?"

She shook her head calmly: "No, no."

Zhan Zhao chuckled.

This fourteen-year-old girl speaks eloquently about this topic.

However, ancient times were indeed different from later generations. In later generations, fourteen or fifteen years old would be considered too young, but in ancient times, many people got married at that age. Only the marriage age of upper-class noblewomen was generally postponed to around twenty years old, which was undoubtedly better for their health.

Pang Lingyi continued, "My good friend is a goddess-level doctor. The Six Doors went to great lengths to invite her to treat Su Wuqing."

Zhan Zhao asked in surprise, "Then how did you come to the conclusion that he is truly heartless?"

"I don't know about that. I just know that she stayed at the Six Doors for a month, and after the diagnosis and treatment, her opinion of Su Wuqing can be summed up in these seven words."

Pang Lingyi said, "I trust her judgment, but it's a pity she's traveling all over the world and is no longer in the capital. Otherwise, I could introduce her to you and help you resolve your doubts."

'A goddess doctor? '

'It's not that easy after all. My plan to damage the internal organs with sword energy might be exposed if it were actually carried out, especially since Pang Lingyi invited this person to diagnose Pang Ji! Pang Ji is still a virtuous minister, and it would be me who can't explain myself then…'

Zhan Zhao felt a chill run down his spine, and the inflated sense of accomplishment from his martial arts advancement gradually faded.

Even in the not-yet-truly-illustrious Pang family, there was Pang Lingyi, a disciple also taught by the Wine Daoist. The world is vast, and there are countless extraordinary people. Even Yao Guang's power could not easily sway the future of a high-ranking official in the court.

Zhan Zhao composed himself and asked again, "Besides this, is there any other information about Su Wuqing?"

Pang Lingyi thought carefully for a moment and slowly said, "The rest are all hearsay, but since Su Wuqing became the leader of the Four Great Constables, the reputation of the Six Doors has soared. He is indeed a formidable character. The other three Great Constables combined are not as capable as him."

"Ah."

Zhan Zhao did not delve deeper into this issue, but instead asked, "Luo Shijun is making things difficult for the Six Doors and hindering my efforts to solve the case. Do you have a peaceful solution?"

The key to this statement lies in peace.

Zhan Zhao has plenty of ways to resolve conflicts without seeking peace.

“Uncle…”

Pang Lingyi frowned: "My younger sister doesn't like him either."

Zhan Zhao asked, "Why?"

Pang Lingyi pursed her lips slightly. Like her second brother Pang Xu, she really didn't like that uncle, but for a different reason: "My uncle wants me to enter the palace so that the Pang family can rise to prominence in the future, and he can also guarantee wealth and honor."

'Luo Shijun has a good eye for people...'

Hearing her complaining tone, Zhan Zhao asked, "You don't want to enter the palace?"

"Of course not!"

Pang Lingyi shook her head: "If one enters the palace as a concubine and is not favored, one's life will be buried within those cold palace walls. If one is favored, the Pang family is already thriving. If we go any further, we may decline after reaching our peak and not be rewarded!"

'What a pity! What a pity!'

Zhan Zhao was somewhat shocked, never expecting the future Consort Pang to say such a thing. He was also greatly impressed, as Pang Lingyi was still young at the time, yet her mind was so intelligent and clear.

But people change.

One day in the future, when she enters the palace, enjoys exclusive favor, and even the empress is powerless to resist, she will probably forget the principle that prosperity inevitably leads to decline.

In the end, what I said today has been proven true.

'etc! '

"My previous plan was to depose Grand Tutor Pang, so that if Consort Pang gained power in the future, the Pang family wouldn't be able to act arrogantly and persecute loyal officials."

'Then let's try a different approach: preventing Pang Lingyi from entering the palace. Isn't that another solution?'

Zhan Zhao always sees things through to the end.

Since he wants to deal with the future Grand Tutor Pang, then he must deal with the future Grand Tutor Pang.

A single wisp of sword energy is one solution, and eliminating Consort Pang is another.

Although it will certainly be much more troublesome, it is undoubtedly safer, at least there is no risk of being saved by the goddess doctor.

Besides, it's not easy to have a junior sister. It's a good thing that we can avoid turning against each other and help her follow her heart and change to a stable life.

Seeing Zhan Zhao's gaze suddenly fixate on her, Pang Lingyi remained calm at first, but after being stared at for a while, she finally couldn't help but blush slightly: "Senior Brother..."

Following up on what had just been said, Zhan Zhao changed his form of address: "Junior Sister's concern is that if I teach the Luo family a lesson, would Junior Sister be happy to see it?"

"Of course! Of course!"

Pang Lingyi answered without hesitation.

The attitudes are completely different.

Having just realized that Zhan Zhao intended to harm her father and brothers, Pang Lingyi was ready to immediately turn against this senior brother she had long admired.

As for that uncle who constantly sent gifts to the household...

sorry!

Zhan Zhao shook his head inwardly. Sure enough, those who give everything in the end never get a good ending.

The Pang family treated Luo Shijun like a front man; there was no familial affection between them whatsoever.

However, Pang Lingyi added, "Senior brother, there's no need to hold back. The Luo family's actions are becoming increasingly outrageous. Mother has repeatedly advised them, but Uncle just won't listen. Before he does something truly heinous, he should suffer some consequences."

I take back what I just said.

While Pang Ji and Pang Xu may have been cold towards Luo Shijun, Pang Lingyi showed the care and concern that family members should have.

It is not about condoning evil, but about correcting it in time so that people can realize their mistakes and return to the right path.

Unfortunately, many people choose to go down a dead-end path, and even their closest relatives can't pull them back.

"I have an idea!"

Pang Lingyi parted her lips slightly and conveyed a secret message from Luo Shijun: "Once this method is used, the Luo family will be too busy to take care of themselves and will no longer be able to bother you, Senior Brother."

"Thank you!"

Zhan Zhao listened carefully and then clasped his hands in thanks once more.

"Senior brother, there's no need to be so polite!"

Pang Lingyi smiled sweetly, looking quite satisfied. Just as she was about to chat some more, she looked into the distance.

After the two had been seeing each other for a while, even the servants of the Pang family, who were still in awe of Pang Lingyi, would still secretly come over here.

"Junior sister, I have to go now. See you another day."

Zhan Zhao stepped back.

Pang Lingyi approached gracefully, her robes fluttering, her expression full of reluctance: "Senior brother, when you have some free time, you must remember to come and see me! It's so boring practicing alone..."

After a pause, Pang Lingyi said simply, "Otherwise, after you finish your case and stop being a famous constable, I'll go to the Great Xiangguo Temple and meet you under the guise of offering incense!"

Thinking of that scene, the corners of her mouth turned up, full of anticipation.

Zhan Zhao paused for a moment, something about what he was saying didn't sound right, but he still waved his hand nonchalantly: "Don't worry, I will come to the Pang residence to pay my respects again!"

(End of this chapter)