You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?

Embassy of the Qian Kingdom.

Silence fell upon the people of the Qian Kingdom, who were present. They stood still, not daring to make a sound, bowing their heads and avoiding eye contact with the figure of Ying Yue in the illusion.

Ying Yue's eyes were filled with anger, but he didn't say a word.

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After a long time!

He turned his head and his gaze fell on a figure in the corner, smiling slightly, "Apologies for the inconvenience, esteemed guest from our friendly nation!"

Everyone looked over and realized that the young man from the Li Kingdom had been there all along.

Zhao Ning took a few steps forward and smiled, cupping his hands, "Just happened to visit, unintentionally causing offense. Please forgive me, King Qian!"

Ying Yue looked her up and down, somewhat surprised, "Young and extraordinary, with the demeanor of an old friend from the past. Are you the Crown Prince or the Lord of Pingling?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ning couldn't help but feel a jump in her heart. Her appearance had changed significantly from before, so why could Ying Yue still ask this question?

She smiled and shook her head, "I am just an insignificant member of the royal family, how can I be compared to the Crown Prince or the Lord of Pingling? King Qian is too kind!"

"Oh..."

Ying Yue pondered for a moment and then said, "At such a young age, you have already cultivated your energy and spirit to at least the third level of the Ling Tai stage. Even if you are not a direct descendant of the royal family, you still have great potential. There is no need to underestimate yourself. It is the fortune of the Li Kingdom to have such talents in the royal family."

Zhao Ning felt a little uneasy. Ying Yue's insight was too sharp. She didn't want to dwell on this topic any longer and just smiled, "Thank you for your kind words, King Qian! I will not pry into the idle talk of your father and son today. I will keep it a secret. Goodbye!"

After Ying Yue agreed, she quickly left the embassy.

Ying Yue glanced at the people in the embassy and calmly said, "The matter of the bookstore will naturally be resolved in due time. Although it has not returned to the Qian Kingdom today, it will eventually. If anyone dares to interfere maliciously, they will be punished according to the law. Do you all understand?"

His tone was calm and light, without a hint of anger, as if he hadn't been angry just now.

Xun Zhiyin was a little flustered and subconsciously glanced at Gongsun Di, who nodded solemnly, indicating that he hadn't noticed him.

Ying Yue continued, "The most important thing now is the Hundred Schools Gathering. The Qian Kingdom is not known for its Confucianism and Mohism. It is seen as a fierce and aggressive country by other nations. Gongsun Di!"

"Here!" Gongsun Di stepped forward.

Ying Yue said in a deep voice, "Since you are representing the Legalist School in this gathering, you should not let down the reputation of the Legalist School. Half of the energy and spirit you obtain from the Hundred Schools Gathering will belong to the country, and the other half you can keep for yourself. Go and strive for the third level of the Ling Tai stage!"

Gongsun Di's eyes lit up upon hearing this and he quickly nodded, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

He had already reached the twelfth level of Qi Consolidation, and as long as he broke through to the Ling Tai stage, he would become a third-level Ling Tai cultivator, officially entering the ranks of experts.

In recent years, his cultivation had stagnated, and he felt frustrated. But he wanted to strive for the third level of the Ling Tai stage. If he could really obtain the energy and spirit from the various schools, he might have a chance!

As for Ying Wuji...

He dared not act rashly anymore because this young master had completely lost control. It was not just Ying Wuji, even Ying Yue's behavior afterwards was completely different from what he had expected. He was now a little panicked, feeling that the real Ying Yue might not be the person he thought he knew.

Ying Yue waved his hand, "I'm tired, you all can disperse!"

After saying that, he waved his hand and the illusion disappeared in an instant, and the communication talisman turned into ashes.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and dispersed.

Gongsun Di rubbed his slightly sore chin and prepared to leave.

Xun Zhiyin quickly stopped him, "Envoy! What should we do?"

Gongsun Di was puzzled, "What do you mean, what should we do?"

Xun Zhiyin became anxious, "Of course, it's about Young Master Wuji! He has made such a big mistake, but Your Majesty didn't punish him. If he continues like this, he will eventually become a great threat to Young Master Wuque!"

Gongsun Di shook his head, "It's just a trivial matter, how can a few businesses shake the position of Young Master Wuque? Moreover, His Majesty has given the order. Mr. Xun, you shouldn't defy the order. I know you want to curry favor with Young Master Wuque, but it's not worth losing your life for it!"

He patted Xun Zhiyin's face and left directly.

Xun Zhiyin's face turned pale with anger. He cursed silently and quickly returned to his own room.

As soon as he pushed the door open, he called out in a low voice.

"Envoy!"

"Envoy!"

The voice was low, but the tone was full of anxiety and panic.

This time, the person he called the envoy was not Gongsun Di, but Iron Bull, who had been hiding in the embassy all along.

Compared to Gongsun Di, who supported Ying Wuque from a national standpoint, Iron Bull was Ying Wuque's true confidant.

"Don't call anymore, I already know!"

A sturdy figure appeared out of thin air.

Iron Bull was still dressed very plainly, looking like an old farmer who had just come out of the fields. But the fierce expression on his face was far from the simplicity and honesty of a farmer.

Xun Zhiyin asked cautiously, "Envoy, did you see what happened just now?"

Iron Bull scolded impatiently, "Of course! I'm not blind!"

"So, what should we do..."

"Forget about the matter with the bookstore. If you make any more moves and make Young Master lose the trust of His Majesty, you might as well not return to the Qian Kingdom."

"I..."

Xun Zhiyin choked for a moment, quickly swallowing the curse that had come to his lips. He felt a suffocating discomfort in his chest but still forced a smile, "Envoy! You can't say that. I am also serving Young Master, how could I do anything that is detrimental to him?"

"I understand!"

Iron Bull was a little impatient. It was clear that today's events had made him feel uneasy as well.

Xun Zhiyin whispered, "After all, it's just a few business matters. It's better to let Young Master Wuji handle it..."

"Hmm?"

Iron Bull sneered and interrupted, "Just business matters? If only Ying Wuji were as foolish as you!"

Xun Zhiyin choked and fell silent on the spot.

Iron Bull's expression became extremely cold. He had witnessed the entire incident today. At first, Ying Wuji tried various indirect methods to obtain the seal, but when he found that it didn't work, he directly cursed, appearing reckless on the surface, but upon closer analysis, everything was traceable.

Although it seemed like he was cursing, he was actually expressing his grievances.

Father and son had never met before, and Ying Yue might not have as much affection for Ying Wuji as others thought, but Ying Wuji's mother was his concubine. Faced with such questioning and cursing, he couldn't remain indifferent.

He then showcased his strength by fighting Gongsun Di.

Family affection, strength, business talent, and a temperament that could be gentle or reckless, these four factors combined were enough for Ying Yue to look at him differently.

Even if Ying Yue didn't have the idea of making him the Crown Prince, he couldn't completely give up on him like before. Moreover, Ying Wuji still had his maternal relatives. Although they hadn't made any moves recently, it didn't mean that they had surrendered!

Could it be... that Ying Wuji's previous incompetence was just an act? But why would they act this way?

What was Ying Yue's true attitude towards this son? Was he also acting today with Ying Wuji?

The more Iron Bull thought about it, the more uneasy he became. Everyone thought that Ying Wuque's position was secure, but he knew it wasn't. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent all the way to Jiangcheng.

After a long silence, Xun Zhiyin couldn't help but speak, "Envoy..."

Iron Bull looked out the window, muttering to himself, "Hundred Schools Gathering, a mix of fish and dragons. It should be reasonable to kill a hostage at this time!"

Xun Zhiyin: "..."