Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

"dad--"

No one made a request.

"You flatter me." Jiang Linfeng smiled apologetically at the other high-ranking members of the clan: "I didn't teach him well, and he thought we had a close relationship with His Majesty."

Most of the Jiang family's high-ranking members present were survivors of the old era, and they were all accomplices when they bullied the siblings!

Jiang Lang was nothing more than a pawn pushed to the forefront.

Although Jiang Wanzhao later accepted their shameless offer of allegiance, those who have survived to this day are all aware of their own limitations.

Jiang Wanzhao only valued the Jiang family's ability to create a persona for herself.

If you really think she repaid evil with kindness, you're either stupid or wicked!

For so many years, the Jiang family has been under the constant surveillance of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. They have endured it for so long. Do they think they can stop enduring it after Jiang Wanzhao ascends the throne?

joke!

Although the clan has Jiang Linfeng, a half-saint, and other powerful experts, Jiang Wanzhao can take back everything the Jiang family owns with just a word.

Jiang Linfeng's gaze swept over everyone: "Her Majesty's willingness to grant the Jiang family a meal despite past grievances is a kindness we should remember. Because of this, we should not only be Her Majesty's lackeys, but also serve her with utmost loyalty."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Today, Li Xingzhou was granted the honorary title of Marquis Ronglu."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng, one of Jiang Wanzhao's cousins, asked, "Is he an adopted son or not?"

“As long as it involves the struggle for the throne, what difference does it make whether he is an adopted son or not?” Jiang Linfeng smiled slightly: “Obviously, during the many years that His Majesty has kept Li Xingzhou hidden, His Majesty must have made some promises, but he has not fulfilled them now. That is why he said something like ‘he can be replaced’ in the reception hall.”

He paused for a moment, then continued, "Our Emperor is extremely concerned about power. Even during those years when he lived in seclusion, he never relinquished power in the slightest."

“Brother,” Jiang Yunsong began, “She treats Li Xingzhou differently than she treats others. Back when Jiang Lang went to the late fourth brother’s house to move things, he only pushed Li Xingzhou, and His Majesty immediately grabbed a basin of hot water and poured it over him…”

"Why does Lin Jin work so hard to accumulate merits?" Jiang Linfeng smiled and said, "Whether His Majesty has given any hints is unknown, but once someone covets her position, she will show no mercy."

Jiang Linfeng said calmly, "Now, Li Xingzhou is ultimately an outsider, while we are the real royal family."

Jiang Yunsong and the others exchanged glances, understanding each other perfectly.

Even if Li Xingzhou wasn't an adopted son, he still had to be!

Otherwise, they would never have the chance to see the view from the throne in the future.

"We have no way out when it comes to helping His Majesty share his burdens."

Jiang Linfeng's gaze was meaningful, and everyone present understood.

Whether Jiang Wanzhao and Li Xingzhou had a conspiracy or not... that's not important!

The important person is Li Xingzhou!

The fact that he killed Jiang Lang and his daughter as soon as he returned shows that his desire for revenge was much stronger than Jiang Wanzhao's!

Based on this, Li Xingzhou could not possibly let go of what happened back then!

"Brother," Jiang Yunsong said righteously, "Li Xingzhou is attempting to destroy the foundation of the new dynasty and is delusional about becoming emperor. He must not be let off lightly!"

"We share the same fate as His Majesty, and we share the same fate as him. We must not allow an outsider to disrupt the court and cause the foundation that His Majesty has worked so hard to build to become someone else's dowry!"

"His secret meeting with Pope Hill III and the Second True Ancestor of Eternal Night is already a heinous crime. Do you think it's possible he was turned?"

At the dinner table, everyone chatted amongst themselves, while Jiang Linfeng remained silent, gazing out the window, secretly relieved that the Jiang family hadn't gotten involved when Lin Jin rebelled.

Otherwise, we wouldn't have the chance to fight back now.

Li Xingzhou might be bait set up by Jiang Wanzhao, but this bait could also catch a shark.

The struggle for the throne... As long as Jiang Wanzhao is unwilling to kill Li Xingzhou, the ministers of the cabinet will have to devote some of their attention to this matter.

Because they are Jiang Wanzhao's subjects, not anyone else's!

'At this juncture, with the Heaven's Feel being reborn once again, this is the best, and also the last, chance.'

War is inevitable, and once war begins, there will be opportunities to exploit.

'The Wei people are not as simple as you think.'

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On the private jet bound for Tianqi Island, Jiang Yingluo looked at today's news, her brows furrowing slightly: "The Marquis of Ronglu... only granted such a minor title?"

Unconsciously, the rumors about Li Xingzhou circulating in the reception hall came to mind.

Was Jiang Wanzhao only given a minor title because of these rumors?

"Mom," Jiang Xuetang, sitting beside her, said, "The achievements of those who received honors today have all been written down, but outsiders don't know what Li Xingzhou did..."

“Just based on the blood he carries, he deserves a royal title.” Jiang Yingluo said calmly, “It’s absurd that someone who has already become an empress would still want to eliminate the royal family.”

Jiang Xuetang glanced at her: "Are you worried about Li Xingzhou?"

"I think it's unreasonable."

"Who knows what kind of 'scheme' these siblings are plotting?"

"Is Li Xingzhou really not a member of the Jiang family?"

"How could that be..." Jiang Xuetang couldn't help but say, "Aren't you being way too concerned about this?"

Jiang Yingluo shook her head, her eyelids slightly lowered.

Could this involve a struggle for the throne?

With a sigh in her heart, Jiang Yingluo looked out the window at the city scenery as the plane slowly landed and said to Jiang Xuetang, "You go home first, I'm going to the company."

"Hmm..." Jiang Xuetang nodded, then said as if remembering something, "Mom, the first competition in the Qiming Realm is starting in a few days. Can you come and be my audience member?"

Jiang Yingluo glanced at her daughter and said, "Sure."

She paused for a moment, then joked, "Do you want Mom to give you an award?"

The Star Group was one of the sponsors of the competition that Jiang Xuetang participated in.

"No need for that!" Jiang Xuetang stuck out her tongue. "I don't want to be the center of attention."

Hehe~

Jiang Yingluo patted her daughter's head: "Then Mom will just be a spectator."

"Love you, Mom~"

Jiang Xuetang chuckled, "Now everything's arranged."

Since Li Xingzhou has feelings for his mother, let the two of them chat privately, since his mother isn't interested in romance anyway.

More importantly, I need to let him know that racing is cool!

……

"President, this is a summary of the group's financial statements after the impact of this period."

Sitting in the passenger seat, Lin Qin handed over a tablet: "Also, several high-ranking officials from the United Government want to meet with you."

After a pause, Lin Qin added with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Wei Heng, Meng Shuangyue, and Qi Xing, these three half-saints, want to breach the contract and terminate the cooperation."

"Cancel it," Jiang Yingluo said calmly. "Cancel the meetings with those high-ranking officials."

In the past, all these people wanted was money, and we gave it to them to save trouble. But this time, the Wei Clan wants the entire Star Group and their lives. How could we possibly give them money again?

This time, the money must be used wisely.

After a trip to Jing'an City, both the Holy Light Church and the Yongye Clan were willing to cooperate, and we are far from being at our wits' end.

"Yes."

Jiang Yingluo glanced at the time on her wristwatch; it was 11:30 p.m.

"Call a board meeting via video conference," Jiang Yingluo said. "Let me see how many people can't attend."

"Yes!"

After getting off the car and entering the Starry Sky Building, Jiang Yingluo stopped as if remembering something and looked at the automated avatar on night duty at the front desk.

"Include Li Xingzhou's photo in the recording," Jiang Yingluo said to Lin Qin. "Don't stop him when he arrives..."

Her voice suddenly paused, as she suddenly remembered what Li Xingzhou had jokingly said when she gave him the membership card: "Will holding the membership card trigger a scene where someone tries to show off and gets slapped in the face?"

If we don't record it...

Ha, my company wouldn't have stupid employees, and why would an automaton mock me?

Jiang Yingluo chuckled and shook her head: "There's no need to stop Li Xingzhou when he arrives."

"Yes!"

Lin Qin glanced at Jiang Yingluo with a hint of a smile in her eyes. This person hadn't even arrived yet, and she'd already arranged everything so perfectly…

Tsk, I wonder what method that kid used to make President Jiang fall in love with him overnight.

It couldn't have been drugged, could it?

However, given Emperor Tianqian's personality, it's unlikely he would raise such a rotten and incompetent person as Li Xingzhou.

Even if we take a step back and assume the worst, the president and the clan chief of the Yongye clan do have a cooperative relationship, so they wouldn't have fallen into a trap.

Jiang Yingluo started walking again, the sound of her high heels clicking on the floor crisp and pleasant: "Call everyone in the secretariat over. They'll work extra overtime during this period, and they'll get double the overtime pay."

"Yes!"

As Lin Qin followed, she relayed the message: "President, should we call over the saints we're cooperating with to oversee things?"

"Mr. Li hasn't arrived at Tianqi Island yet, I'm worried..."

"Let's contact them first and see if these sages will make any demands," Jiang Yingluo said calmly. "Let's also test whether anyone has been threatened into becoming an inside agent."

"As ordered."

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Chapter 96 "Little brat, how am I talking to you?"

Are you that hungry?

Li Xingzhou rested his hands on the back of the chair, watching with great interest the child-like face sitting opposite him, enjoying his meal.

With a youthful face, her cherry-like mouth could fit food in large or small mouths, and she ate extremely quickly.