A leisurely life in the world of cultivation

Chapter 140 The Minister Was Set Up by the Imperial Family
After finishing the business, Zhao Jiugu asked enviously, "Mr. Li, what you used today, was it a metal-type supernatural ability? May I ask why our metal-type ability users can't do such a thing?"

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "It's very simple, because no one but me can awaken the Mysterious Pass Aperture. In this Dharma-ending Age, Elder Zhao shouldn't force it."

Without opening the mysterious gate, one cannot perceive divine sense, let alone observe and activate the Hidden Divine Palace.

To absorb external substances and incorporate them into the divine imprint of the Hidden God Palace, one needs to activate the power of the Hidden God Palace and pass through the mysterious and profound Xuan Guan Aperture.

The title "ancestral aperture of the human body" is not given lightly.

To open the Xuan Guan acupoint, one must first open 107 major acupoints throughout the body, and then concentrate one's strength to open the 108th major acupoint, the Xuan Guan acupoint.

However, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth on Earth has been completely severed, leaving not a trace. It is impossible to achieve this result by relying solely on the Qi-Nourishing Pill, which is taken once every three days.

Not everyone possesses the ability to transform bloodshot eyes into nectar.

Let alone leaping over the Dragon Gate, even reaching the fourth level is difficult with just the Qi-Nourishing Pill. You also need the Bone-Tempering Pill to temper your bones into Vajra Jade Bones, which can withstand the burst of power of tens of thousands of kilograms.

Even though Li Weizhou had lost his mind and provided a large amount of Qi-Nourishing Pills and Bone-Tempering Pills, the traditional martial arts masters under Zhao Jiugu's command still succeeded in the end.

Without the divine inspiration of heaven and earth, they would be forever stuck at the seventh level of entry, unable to make any further progress.

Having come this far, seeing hope, only to find there's nowhere left to go—that's true despair and loneliness...

Fortunately, Zhao Jiugu was just saying that; he was very busy at the moment, so he comforted Li Weizhou and went to do his business.

Looking at the time, Li Weizhou called Xiao Rui again. The call was answered after only two rings, and a surprised voice came through: "Honey, you're back?"

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "The relevant authorities contacted you, wanting you to contact me, is that right?"

Xiao Rui chuckled and exclaimed, "The level keeps getting higher and higher, as if I'm deliberately not contacting you. But they're right to think that way; I certainly wouldn't disturb you while you're working. Honey, the internet is in an uproar, and Weibo has crashed multiple times. Many experts immediately connected it to the King of Shan State."

Ma Yuan climbed over the wall to look outside. The Shan people have gone mad, shouting that you are the only true Buddha in the world and should rightfully rule over everything. In America, they're all clamoring for revenge. However, the White House says they need to confirm whether you did it. With the current evidence, it's difficult to confirm you're the murderer, because you were in Yangon killing an internal traitor at the time, and there's live footage to prove it.

Li Weizhou sensed her excitement and laughed, "You're still a little angry young man, huh?"

Xiao Rui didn't deny it, saying, "Normal thinking, not radical. Honey, where are you now?"

Li Weizhou hesitated for a moment, then said, "I'll stay in Shan City, but I need to go to Shan State later to oversee things, in case someone takes the wrong medicine and comes to retaliate. But, it's fine to go later, I'll come find you..."

"Need not!"

Xiao Rui said with great effort, "We have plenty of time, it won't matter in just one or two days. Honey, go do something important, you're the best husband!"

Li Weizhou smiled and replied, "Okay. After I'm done with this busy period, I'll take you on a trip."

After hanging up the phone, his figure appeared in a secret base in Mandalay, Shan State, and then traveled to another time and space...

……

Inside the room, Qi Erniang had gotten up at some point and sat cross-legged on the floor to avoid disturbing Li Weizhou's rest.

His entire body exuded an aura of power and pressure.

Li Weizhou was overjoyed to see this, knowing that Qi Erniang had finally overcome the hurdle of the "mysterious gate".

From then on, birds could fly freely in the sky, and fish could leap freely in the sea.

He was under some pressure; if Qi Erniang couldn't break through for a long time, she herself would probably feel guilty.

Li Weizhou took out two three-hundred-year-old ginseng roots, placed them beside her, and then went out.

The 500-year-old Ginseng King is truly gone; I'll have to make another trip to the Green Fox Tribe.

He even forged a stone mirror, which he carried with him when he went there...

She gently closed the door, and for the next three days she was not to be disturbed. Qi Erniang needed to go into seclusion to solidify her foundation.

That's great, the whole family has broken through to the Martial Grandmaster level.

It would be even more perfect if the Hidden God Palace could be opened before the Ascension Ceremony two and a half years from now.

It must be done, because only in the mortal realm is it possible to open the Hidden Divine Palace and gain innate supernatural powers.

If it's impossible to do in the mortal realm, and you want to cultivate a supernatural power in the spirit realm, you'll have to put in countless efforts.

Therefore, this opportunity should not be missed.

It was still dark when Li Weizhou left the Chrysanthemum Courtyard and went to the Orchid Courtyard.

Pushing open the door, he found that Feng Biwu had already woken up and was sitting by the bed with her knees drawn up to her chest. However, she had recovered her energy and spirits. When she saw Li Weizhou come in, she asked with a soft laugh, "Why are you here at this hour?"

Li Weizhou replied naturally, softly, "I miss you, I can't stop worrying about you."

He walked to the bedside, placed the beauty on his lap, and picked her up.

My plump buttocks felt soft and bouncy as I sat on my lap.

Feng Biwu smiled, nestled her head against the man's chest, and her usually calm tone became lighter than ever before as she whispered, "In a little while, I should be able to see the Hidden God Palace."

Li Weizhou gently patted his older sister and said softly, "No rush, it's not the right time yet. Some things need to be settled before we talk about them again."

Upon hearing this, Feng Biwu's expression stiffened, and she quickly said, "Li Lang, there's no need..."

Li Weizhou kissed her, silencing her, and then laughed, "Don't worry, we'll try to avoid direct conflict. When the time comes, I'll show you what immortal techniques are like, what earth-shattering power is."

Without revenge, how can one truly resolve inner conflicts?

Years ago, Feng Biwu and her newly engaged fiancé went on a sea voyage when they were assassinated by a powerful figure at sea. Her fiancé fled the scene but was killed on the spot.

Feng Biwu refused to yield and resisted fiercely, suffering severe injuries, but survived thanks to the timely arrival of reinforcements.

However, her fiancé came from a prominent family in Jinghong Valley, similar to the Ye family of Shangqing Palace. Therefore, instead of being ashamed of his son who deserted his post, he accused Feng Biwu of colluding with pirates.

Not only was she sent to the brothel, but her parents and family were also implicated, with almost all of them dying or being injured.

If such a deep-seated hatred cannot be avenged, Feng Biwu will sooner or later develop inner demons.

But there's no need to rush into thinking about these things right now; there's still plenty of time.

Li Weizhou's fingers moved nimbly, not because he was a lecherous demon, but because he prioritized the Hidden God Palace...

"My love~"

Her clothes had been stripped off and were now on the ground. Feng Biwu let out a shy and angry cry, and bent down...

……

The last quarter of the hour of Chen (7-9 AM).

Outside Jinguang Gate, at Shiwuli Slope.

Brothers Li Weizhou and Li Chang'an bid farewell to their fourth brother, Li Changning, and his two female confidantes.

By this time it was already broad daylight, and pedestrians coming and going on the official road would occasionally glance at the roadside.

Li Weizhou spoke a few more words with Zhao Yuanzhi, promising to visit the Prince of Qi's residence next time, and then asked Li Chang'an, "Second Brother, is there anything else you want to say?"

Li Chang'an then rambled on for a few more minutes... until he had nothing more to say.

"Shiro, have you made any progress lately?"

Li Weizhou looked at Li Changning, who was sitting upright on his horse with a cold expression, and suddenly asked with a smile.

Li Changning's expression shifted, and he looked at Li Weizhou in surprise, saying, "Third Brother, you can tell?"

Li Chang'an laughed heartily, "Hahaha! Sanlang, even you have times when you're looked down upon, serves you right!"

Li Weizhou laughed and admitted, "I admit I can't beat you at swordsmanship. But don't be arrogant. When your master comes back, I'll have her teach me properly for two years, and then we'll have another match."

"Pfft!"

Zhao Yuanzhi blushed and laughed out loud, while Zhang Wanyi smiled faintly and comforted Li Changning with her eyes.

Li Chang'an laughed loudly and shoved Li Weizhou, jokingly scolding, "How dare you? Aren't you embarrassed?"

Do you really want to force the fourth brother to call him "Master"?
Li Changning stared blankly into the distance, a hint of absurd sadness in his eyes.

Li Weizhou said cheerfully, "Alright, let's go. Be careful on the road."

Li Changning nodded, then looked at Li Weizhou and said, "Third Brother, you too."

Having said that, he flicked the reins and set off first.

If he didn't leave soon, he was afraid his two unscrupulous older brothers would keep teasing him until dusk...

Zhao Yuanzhi and Zhang Wanyi also clasped their hands in a salute to Li Weizhou and Li Chang'an, and then followed closely behind.

Li Weizhou was alright, but Li Chang'an clicked his tongue in envy and said, "Si Lang's life has not been in vain."

Li Weizhou remained noncommittal, saying he was somewhat inferior to him.

Li Chang'an asked Li Weizhou, "Has Fourth Brother's martial arts really improved again?"

Li Weizhou nodded and said, "He follows a similar martial arts path to his master, both requiring one to first prove one's own heart before proving the Great Dao. To put it simply, the more open and honest one's heart is, the more unstoppable one's swordsmanship will be, and the clearer one's sword intent will be. It sounds simple, but in reality, very few people in the world can achieve this. Who doesn't have a few private matters that they can't tell others?"
But once it's done, it becomes truly unstoppable.

After he completely exposed his relationship with his two female confidantes that night, he considered himself to have overcome another hurdle. I see him now, his sword intent soaring, his sharpness reaching the heavens. His martial arts realm has improved considerably…”

Li Chang'an, who knew nothing about martial arts, stroked his chin and said, "I can't tell... You've never practiced swordsmanship, yet you can tell?"

Li Weizhou smiled but remained silent.

He may not have practiced swordsmanship, but his understanding of the sword and his perception of its intent are unmatched by many in this world…

"Look at you, so smug! Come on, your second brother is treating you to Hu Yulou today!"

Li Chang'an said with great enthusiasm.

Li Weizhou politely declined, saying, "I'll definitely do it next time; I have an appointment today."

Li Chang'an asked in surprise, "Who? Big Brother? This shouldn't be..."

It shouldn't be like that. Li Changping is now an absolutely loyal and filial son. He goes to the palace every day to mourn, eats vegetarian food, and abstains from alcohol and banquets.

They don't make grand pronouncements, they just do things without saying a word.

It can only be said that his ingrained genes for becoming an official, honed over many years, were fully activated this time. Apart from a lack of knowledge, he was on the right track every step of the way...

Li Weizhou said happily, "Yuan Zhi just told me that the Empress Dowager asked her to pass on a message, saying that the Emperor is feeling very unwell in the palace and misses me and Xi Mei very much. She wants us to come to the palace as soon as possible. Well then, I'll take Yue Niang and Xi Mei to the palace today to see what it's like. Second brother, you have things to do, don't worry about us."

After saying that, he waved his whip and spurred his horse, which then galloped away and disappeared in a flash.

Li Chang'an was so angry that he kept laughing and cursing. He wanted to join in the fun, but in the end, he knew better than to stay away.

Moreover, Li Weizhou has given him quite a few errands. Well, he'd better go run errands.

……

The creaking sound of the wheels made Li Weizhou decide that once he returned to Qingzhou Prefecture, he would get some good wheels, replace them with bearings and rubber tires, to make it easier for his father-in-law to haul goods.

With the Empress Dowager's decree—the former Crown Princess who had now risen two ranks to become the wealthiest woman in the land—the procession proceeded to its destination in front of the Linde Hall. This was the taste of power…

After Li Weizhou and his party alighted from the carriage, they saw a young woman standing in front of the palace, holding a child's hand, personally welcoming them from the high steps of the palace.

The steps on both sides were filled with palace servants, all bowing.

Seeing Li Weizhou and his family alight from the carriage, the palace servants hurriedly greeted them and invited them to ascend the stairs. Li Weizhou then led his family up the stairs...

After taking only a few steps, the little monkey broke free from the Empress Dowager's hand and ran down quickly. Amidst exclamations and admonitions, its little legs moved swiftly, and it even leaped up and pounced on Li Weizhou.

Leaping into the air, the little monkey stared wide-eyed at Li Weizhou, the good minister who had twice saved his life and helped him ascend to the throne when the sky was falling and the earth was collapsing, when he was in the most fearful and desperate moments.

In his heart, he was a pillar of white jade reaching the sky and a beam of purple gold spanning the sea. Especially since this person would not become a powerful minister and would only stay in the mortal world for two years, he was simply the best minister in the world.

Li Weizhou could feel the liveliness and affection in the little monkey's eyes. The key was that the little monkey's mother was looking up at him with teary eyes, a truly pitiful widow...

Forget it, I won't just leave it aside.

He easily supported the little monkey with one arm. The monkey looked excited and greeted Ximei, Zhou Yueniang, and Feng Biwu with great enthusiasm.

The whole family laughed along.

The eunuchs around him were amazed. Now, the court and the public alike acknowledged that although the new emperor was young, he was precocious and had the makings of a wise ruler.

He was usually stern and rarely smiled; you could hardly see a smile on his face all day. Apart from exchanging a few words with the Empress Dowager and reading aloud, he was almost never heard speaking.

This child is so young, yet he's stronger than many adults.

Unexpectedly, this is when their childlike nature is revealed.

……

"This humble subject pays respects to Your Majesty the Empress Dowager."

Li Weizhou approached and, seeing the young Empress Dowager with tears streaming down her face, greeted her with a smile.

Zhou Yueniang and the others also curtsied slightly in greeting.

Having spent seven or eight years in the palace, the Empress Dowager's mind was already mature and hardened. After the initial shock of seeing her son's transformation, her agitated expression quickly subsided, and she smiled, saying, "Duke Protector of the Nation, no need for formalities; Lady of the Nation, no need for formalities either. This must be Xi Mei. The Emperor has mentioned her to me many times, saying he misses her dearly." Finally, she looked at Feng Biwu, and surprisingly recognized him: "I have always admired Biwu's character and integrity. How have you been these past few years?"

The little monkey chimed in, "It was Madam Feng who went downstairs that day and killed that scoundrel, cutting the chains binding me."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager actually curtsied to Feng Biwu and said, "I thank you very much."

Feng Biwu avoided the greeting and shook his head, saying, "It's my duty."

The little monkey climbed off Li Weizhou's arm, walked to Xi Mei's side, and said to the Empress Dowager, "Mother, that day I was heartbroken, thinking I would never see you again. It was the Duke of Protectorate, the Lady of the State, and Xi Mei who saved me with medicine. I want to reward... to repay them. Mother, I want to repay them!"

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager smiled and said, "Of course, it's only right." She looked at Li Weizhou with a smile.

Upon seeing this, a hint of displeasure flashed in Zhou Yueniang's amber eyes.

She knew her husband was hiring. Putting everything else aside, just his face and his eyes alone had already stirred her heartstrings upon their first meeting.

On the way from Mingzhou Prefecture to Qingzhou for her marriage, she was initially determined to run away from the wedding and follow her father to kill Huang Daotian.

What happened next... I won't go into details.

Putting aside his looks, there's also his free-spirited and unrestrained temperament. Even Situ Qingyue had privately told her that a man like that is indeed impossible not to make a woman's heart flutter...

But no matter what, she is a newly widowed woman, or even the Empress Dowager, and she always keeps glancing at a foreign official. Is that appropriate?
Men may not be able to discern the meaning behind those fleeting glances, but how could women not see it?
However, Zhou Yueniang was ultimately sensible, and besides, she was about to leave the capital, so she figured it was okay if people took a few more glances at her...

It's so annoying!

Feng Biwu remained expressionless, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Back when she was still the Crown Princess, the moment she entered the palace, everyone panicked and became extremely wary and vigilant, guarding her closely.

Now that the crown prince has just died, they've suddenly become lively again. It's true what they say, birds of a feather flock together.

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "Haven't I already been granted the title of Duke Protector of the Nation? What else is there to repay? Let it be. I'm about to leave the capital, and in two years I'll ascend to the Spirit Realm. Worldly fame and fortune are like fleeting clouds to me. I'll just keep this connection in my heart."

The Empress Dowager looked deeply and said, "Yes, the Duke of Protectorate and I, the Emperor, are very destined. If it weren't for you, we, a widow and her son, would probably be crushed and swallowed by others right now."

Li Weizhou shook his head and said, "It is the will of Heaven. This is not flattery. If it were not the will of Heaven, His Majesty would not have met us that day, and Ximei would not have looked down from the building. If it were not the will of Heaven, His Majesty would not have been by the side of the Grand Minister that night and would have escaped a great disaster. Since it is the will of Heaven, His Majesty should be a good emperor from now on."

The little monkey bowed respectfully to receive the instruction as a disciple.

Li Weizhou laughed and said, "I was just saying that."

The group entered the Linde Hall, where palace servants had already prepared a banquet.

During the period of national mourning, there were no meat dishes available, but the imperial kitchen chefs were so skilled that after some polite conversation, Li Weizhou ate a few more bites.

Seeing him enjoying the meal, the Empress Dowager personally offered some explanations: "This dish is called 'May Your Fortune Be as Vast as the Eastern Sea.' It's made primarily with rock tripe from the lake region and dried bean curd from Jiangnan, shaped like a sea cucumber. When you taste it, the crispness of the rock tripe intertwines with the creaminess of the dried bean curd, the sauce carries the richness of mushrooms, and there's a lingering sweetness from the sea. This dish is meant to convey the wish for 'May Your Fortune Be as Vast as the Eastern Sea.' Although it contains no meat, it has the rich texture of sea cucumber. If the Duke of Huguo likes it, I have another serving here." She paused and then added with a smile, "All the talented people in the world who come here are obsequious and subservient, but the Duke of Huguo is so unrestrained and free-spirited; he is truly a great hero."

Li Weizhou was surprised. What a sassy Empress Dowager! It seems she's been ruling from behind the curtain lately. Has she tasted the power and become arrogant?

Is power really so capable of making a person act with impunity?

He smiled and politely declined, saying, "Delicious food should not be eaten in excess, for it will become cloying." He then looked at the young emperor and said, "Your Majesty, before we part, let me say one more thing. Throughout history, no great emperor or famous ruler has had an easy journey. None of them reached the top with smooth sailing. Remember, when you are weak, you must lie low. Knowing when to retreat is more important than knowing when to advance."

After saying this, he got up to take his leave.

The Empress Dowager, this widow, is indeed quite flirtatious, but Li Weizhou doesn't like her.

This slut doesn't know how to respect others; it's simply that after wielding too much power, she's lost control of her own desires.

Damn it, is this future immortal some kind of seductive slut that can be touched at will?
The little monkey had just memorized those words when he saw Li Weizhou and his family stand up to leave. He was caught off guard and hurriedly said, "Ah, Duke Protector of the Nation, you're leaving already? I haven't even repaid you yet..."

He stood up, looking somewhat anxious.

The Empress Dowager suppressed her inner turmoil and said to Li Weizhou, "The Emperor misses the Duke of Huguo's family very much. Why don't you stay a little longer, Duke of Huguo? Who knows when we'll meet again after this parting..."

The young emperor didn't waste any more words. He looked at Li Weizhou and said, "Royal power and wealth are of no use to the Duke of Huguo. I know what is useful to him." After saying that, he turned to the Empress Dowager and said, "Mother, I would like to take my elder brother's family to see the Imperial Treasury."

"This……"

The Empress Dowager hesitated.

Li Weizhou was speechless: Netizens were right, even Dorgon couldn't keep a woman with a son warm to her heart, so realistic.

Just a moment ago she seemed ready to devour him whole, wanting to protect him as much as possible, but now that reality is involved, she's become like this...

However, perhaps realizing she had overreacted, the Empress Dowager quickly said, "My son, the Imperial Treasury is of utmost importance, guarded by three layers of imperial guards..."

The young emperor, exuding an imposing aura, declared, "Imperial offerings? The traitors even murdered my father and grandfather, yet those lackeys haven't shown their faces. What use are those offerings to the imperial family? Mother, I am now the ruler of the land. I will let those lackeys know that lackeys are lackeys and are not fit to serve in my household."

Having said that, he looked up at Li Weizhou and said, "Duke Protector of the Nation, will you still protect me today?"

The Empress Dowager stood by, watching expectantly...

Li Weizhou fell into deep thought for a moment. Had he been set up?
Seeing that he remained silent, the young emperor said anxiously, "Duke Protector of the Nation, the Imperial Treasury not only contains martial arts manuals from the mortal realm, various divine weapons, and all sorts of strange treasures, but also treasures from the spirit realm, all left behind by the founding emperor and the Martial Emperor. As long as you protect me, you may take three of these treasures!"

Wow, the children of the imperial family are indeed extraordinary, regardless of whether the Empress Dowager taught them or not.

Li Weizhou asked out of curiosity, "Won't the Grand Minister stand up for you?"

The young emperor shook his head and said, "The Grand Master of Ceremonies rarely comes to the Forbidden City except on very rare occasions, and he certainly doesn't concern himself with matters within the palace."

Li Weizhou asked in confusion, "What about the General? The Northern Army is definitely under your command now."

The young emperor shook his head again: "Ordinary imperial guards are not allowed to set foot in the imperial armory. That is an extremely important place for the imperial family, and it cannot be lost. I know their character; they are greedy and opportunistic, and I cannot completely trust them. As for those eunuchs, they are guards of the armory, a posthumous position established by ancestral laws. Originally, it was fine, but since the passing of my father and grandfather, I have become increasingly distrustful of these eunuchs."

A lackey who values ​​ancestral laws more than the emperor's life—I cannot afford to use, nor dare I use, such a servant. Duke Protector of the Nation, I can only count on you.”

Looking at the young emperor, who was both naive and overly composed, Li Weizhou asked, "Does Your Majesty intend to kill them all?"

The young emperor asked, "What does the Duke of Protectorate think we should do?"

Li Weizhou said earnestly, "If they are all people who adhere to the rules, it may not be a bad thing. I suspect that these people are probably specifically used to balance the Imperial Execution Department. What if we regret it later if we kill them all?"

The young emperor was too young to understand, so he turned to look at the Empress Dowager.

The Empress Dowager's gaze softened, and she asked earnestly, "Duke Protector of the Nation, then according to your wishes..."

Li Weizhou said, "If they are still willing to obey the Emperor, it would be better to send them to guard the imperial tombs for now. If they are needed in the future, we can issue an imperial decree to recall them."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager hesitated slightly, and the young emperor quickly said, "Mother, I think the Duke of Protectorate is much more reliable than my maternal grandfather and my uncle."

Upon hearing this, Li Weizhou twitched the corners of his mouth and exchanged glances with Zhou Yueniang and Feng Biwu.

Maternal relatives...

Look at all this rubbish.

Xi Mei, quick-witted and outspoken, reminded the little emperor, "Little monkey, you must keep a close eye on your treasures, lest someone else take them all."

The Empress Dowager looked somewhat displeased, but probably thought it made sense, so she nodded and said, "Then, let's do as the Duke of Protector of the Nation wishes."

……

Li Weizhou stared in amazement at the massive underground palace before him. With zero knowledge of architecture, he was very curious as to how such a large underground palace could have been built without reinforced concrete.

Standing before him was an old eunuch with a wounded shoulder, listening to the Empress Dowager and the young emperor giving him instructions.

After hitting, pull again.

These eunuchs all looked wooden, but they were all obedient. Despite their martial arts skills, they left like walking corpses.

Tsk, the imperial family is the most ruthless place.

However, none of this concerned Li Weizhou. After these "disobedient" eunuchs were transferred out, the young emperor became visibly excited and said, "I will raise a group of servants who will only obey my orders in the future!"

Xi Mei looked at the child with obvious disdain, but the little monkey was too excited to notice.

The Empress Dowager, still mindful of morality, said to Li Weizhou, "The Emperor just said that after this matter is accomplished, the Duke of Huguo will be allowed to choose three treasures from the treasury. However, I have a small request..."

Li Weizhou smiled and said, "Please speak, Your Majesty."

The Empress Dowager said earnestly, "Duke Protector of the Nation, you will soon be leaving the capital for a long journey, and in two years you will ascend to the Spirit Realm. Without you as our support, the Emperor and I are at risk of being bullied by those wolves and tigers. We are an orphan and a widow with no one to rely on. The divine weapon in your possession, Duke Protector of the Nation, possesses unfathomable power. Could you perhaps..."

Li Weizhou wasn't surprised to hear this. He looked at the little monkey and asked, "You want it?"

The little monkey's face turned a little red, but it still nodded vigorously, looking at Li Weizhou with longing eyes.

Li Weizhou hesitated, but the Empress Dowager, seeing an opportunity, immediately added, "The Duke of Protectorate can choose fifty...ten treasures from the treasury!"

Li Weizhou sighed and said, "Very well, after all, we were once ruler and subject, and we have a connection. It's not unreasonable to give it to His Majesty."

Alas, you little monkey, you wicked Empress Dowager, I have already retreated again and again.

No wonder, no wonder...

……

(End of this chapter)