If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

After the court session ended, the imperial carriage stopped outside the Jingxin Hall.

Inside the Tranquil Hall, wisps of blue smoke from ambergris rose, adding a touch of ethereal beauty to the space.

Zhao Yu sat alone at his desk, in a good mood.

All the arrangements made in the court today have finally been implemented, and everything is progressing in the direction he envisioned.

A newly drawn map of Daliang was spread out in front of him.

Zhao Yu held his vermilion brush and drew circles and dots on the map, sometimes drawing a long line, and sometimes putting an X on a certain county.

Wei An entered and quietly reminded him, "Your Majesty, Qiu Ping has come to see you."

Zhao Yu did not stop his work and said calmly, "Announce."

A short while later, Qiu Ping slowly entered and bowed to greet him.

"Qiu Ping, Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, pays his respects to Your Majesty."

Zhao Yu put down his pen, looked at the route marked on the map, nodded, then rolled it up and handed it to Qiu Ping.

"Send the inspectors to set off immediately along the routes I have marked out to inspect the recruitment situation in various regions."

"Also, make sure they ensure their own safety."

Qiu Ping accepted the map with both hands and respectfully replied, "Your subject obeys the decree and will notify you later."

Zhao Yu didn't mind if the inspection team had some conflicts with those powerful families, but now was not the time. Everything had to be done according to plan to avoid any unforeseen complications.

Qiu Ping agreed and was about to bow and leave.

Outside the hall, a burst of extremely hearty laughter came out without warning, breaking the tranquility of the Jingxin Hall.

"Hahaha! Yu'er has really stolen the show today!"

Before the words were even finished, a tall figure strode into the hall.

The newcomer was dressed in the casual clothes of a prince, yet he could not conceal the fierce and valiant air of someone who had been through many battles; he was none other than the Prince of Zhennan.

As soon as he entered the room, he noticed Qiu Ping standing to the side.

The Prince of Zhennan paused for a moment.

He looked at Qiu Ping with great interest.

Qiu Ping noticed his gaze, but simply turned aside expressionlessly to make way, and then bowed to the Prince of Zhennan with a swift and decisive movement, without any unnecessary actions.

The Prince of Zhennan raised an eyebrow, a wave of emotion stirring within him.

That reaction was exactly like that of a well-trained Deadpool!

Moreover... he's a Grandmaster-level Death Servant who excels at stealth!

A fleeting sense of surprise crossed his mind, but he quickly put on his hearty smile again, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

He turned to Zhao Yu, his tone full of admiration.

"Yu'er, your attitude towards the Wolf Kingdom delegation in court today was truly gratifying! Even your uncle felt his blood boil!"

Zhao Yu stood up to greet him, a perfectly timed smile on his face.

"Uncle, you flatter me. I was just doing what I was supposed to do."

He changed the subject and took it back.

"Compared to a mere wolf kingdom, your strength in guarding the southern border and deterring both countries is truly something to aspire to."

"Hahaha!"

The Prince of Zhennan laughed heartily, and the atmosphere in the hall instantly became harmonious.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Prince of Zhennan's expression gradually became serious.

"Yu'er, your uncle has come today to ask you for a favor."

Zhao Yu's heart stirred, but his expression remained relaxed.

"Uncle, please feel free to speak. As long as it is within my power, I will do my best."

After a moment of contemplation, the Prince of Zhennan slowly spoke.

"Regarding the compensation list from the Wolf Kingdom, my uncle would like to ask you to add one rare and precious herb to it."

"Please speak, Uncle, I will certainly agree," Zhao Yu replied.

"The Heartbreak Grass of the End of the World".

"The Soul-Severing Grass of the Ends of the Earth?"

Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly.

He feigned thought, then asked, "Judging from the name, it sounds like a poison. I wonder what Uncle intends to use it for?"

The Prince of Zhennan laughed and waved his hand.

"Yu'er, you may not know this, but everything in this world has its counterpart. Poison may be deadly, but for some, it is a rare and invaluable 'antidote'!"

Zhao Yu frowned slightly. He had just tried to glean some clues from the Prince of Zhennan's micro-expressions, but there was no flaw in the Prince's micro-expressions, and his words seemed to be the truth.

Zhao Yu nodded and said, "I see. Although I don't quite understand, since it's my uncle who asked for it, it's nothing serious."

Zhao Yu acted very magnanimously.

"Leave this matter to me; I guarantee I'll handle it beautifully."

Even though the rare and precious medicine, the Heavenly Soul-Severing Grass, is a poison, it can still cause a bloodbath in the martial arts world, but it is nothing to a country.

As long as he asks, the Wolf Kingdom won't dare refuse.

"good!"

Upon hearing this, the Prince of Zhennan was overjoyed. He stepped forward and patted Zhao Yu heavily on the shoulder.

"You truly are my good nephew! I will remember this favor. If Yu'er ever needs my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask!"

Zhao Yu smiled and joked along with him.

"Of course, your nephew won't stand on ceremony with his uncle."

The Prince of Zhennan was satisfied. After exchanging a few more casual words, he took his leave and departed from the Jingxin Palace.

Only when the steady footsteps completely faded into the distance did the smile on Zhao Yu's face gradually fade away and finally disappear.

"Wei An".

Wei An strode in immediately and stood before the desk with his head bowed.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and find out for me all the effects and uses of the Heavenly Soul-Severing Grass, as well as all the rumors about this grass in the martial arts world."

Zhao Yu added, "Remember, be detailed and don't leave anything out."

Wei Anxin was startled and immediately bowed in response.

"This servant will take care of it immediately!"

Watching Wei An's hurried departure, Zhao Yu sat back down on the dragon throne, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table.

Last time, the Prince of Zhennan decided to make a trip in person after the autumn harvest for a specific medicine from the Qin state.

This time, they came to find me again, this time specifically for a medicine from the Wolf Kingdom.

What is the connection between these rare medicinal herbs and the secret hidden by the Prince of Zhennan?