Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Now that the Northern Barbarians have retreated, there's no point in keeping Chen Shao around.

As long as he dares to defy public opinion and refuses to accept the position of the retired emperor.

Hey hey hey.

"The officials? Which officials?"

Han Cao handed over a memorial, which was densely covered with the names of the ministers.

They all share the same sentiment:

Welcoming the retired emperor back to court to enjoy his remaining years.

Unexpectedly, Chen Shao did not feel distressed or suddenly feel shocked.

On the contrary, he was overjoyed and went straight down the steps to embrace the two of them, excitedly saying:

"This time, all the officials are on the same page as me!"

"Father is coming back! This is wonderful news!"

"Father Emperor annihilated an army of 500,000, turning them into prisoners of the foreign race. He even knocked on the city gates in front of the entire city's soldiers and civilians. I thought you couldn't tolerate him and didn't know how to bring it up."

"I am very pleased that you have this awareness now."

"We must welcome them, and we must welcome them in a grand and glorious manner."

The two looked at each other, wondering if this was the talk of a son.

Who wouldn't tolerate him? Wouldn't they all be begging the retired emperor to come back?

Chen Shao patted the two of them on the back.

"This time, we, the emperor and his subjects, must handle this matter well and make Father Emperor proud."

"Your Majesty, there's no need for such formality...after all..."

"After all what? You're holding a grudge over such a small mistake?"

"I am most devoted to filial piety, and now that I am the emperor, I should set an example for all people."

The two looked at each other, feeling as if they had punched cotton.

However, it's good that they were able to bring them back.

What happens in the future is up to them, isn't it?

"Your Majesty is wise!"

......

In the palace, night had fallen.

Su Ruolan, dressed as a Taoist boy, sat cross-legged on the couch.

Silently recite the mantra for calming the mind.

But no matter what, I can't find peace.

Two assassination attempts failed...

It made her feel extremely ashamed.

Similarly, both life experiences left her wanting more.

Thinking of this, her heart burned with passion.

"How could it be like this..."

Su Ruolan bit her lip, wishing she could slap herself twice.

"Su Ruolan, Su Ruolan, have you forgotten the solemn oath you swore when you joined the Golden Wind and Drizzle Pavilion?"

"From this day forward, I will be free of distractions and dedicate my life to pursuing the highest level of the Way of the Assassin!"

"But it felt so good..."

"You are not pure of heart, and you have failed the organization's training!"

"This is so awesome..."

Two voices were arguing in her head, giving her a splitting headache.

Suddenly, a dog barked from the roof.

Three long and two short, then two short and three long, it has a very rhythmic feel.

The secret code of Jin Feng Xi Yu Lou.

Su Ruolan reacted quickly and got off the bed.

He leaped silently out of the window, and with a few quick movements, reached the rooftop.

Under the moonlight, a man in black stood with his hands behind his back.

White hair flowing, a slender figure from behind.

When Su Ruolan realized that the host himself was coming, her heart sank.

"Master, in the palace, on the rooftop, could you please use a different code next time? This is too easy to expose us."

The poster paused, "It was my oversight. I'll try meowing like a cat next time."

"Ruolan".

The poster slowly turned around, and his usually calm and collected face was now slightly furrowed.

"How is the assassination going?"

Su Ruolan felt a mix of emotions; her assassin's creed didn't seem as firm as it used to be.

"Replying to the host, Chen Shao has been busy defending the city recently and has not summoned me, so I have not found an opportunity to make a move."

The original poster nodded, without any hint of blame.

Chen Shao is still alive; this is an indisputable fact.

It's just that I'm used to being a leader, so I make my subordinates admit their shortcomings before I can start a conversation.

"That's true, but now that he's just won a big victory, he'll definitely relax and enjoy himself for the next couple of days, and that's when your chance will come."

"Ruolan, it's not that I'm urging you, it's just that I'm under a lot of pressure myself."

"The eldest prince comes to urge us every few days, and Prime Minister Han is also putting pressure on us."

"We cannot let the 300-year-old reputation of Jinfeng Xiyu Tower be ruined in our hands."

"Therefore, this time, only success is allowed; failure is not an option."

"To ensure absolute safety, I have specially prepared several highly poisonous pills to lend you a helping hand."

After saying that, he flicked his finger, and several black pills flew into Su Ruolan's hand.

"What is this?"

Su Ruolan was an expert in toxicology, but this was the first time she had ever seen such a cylindrical pill, about the length of a thumb.

"Shudan poisoning will surely kill the person who is poisoned."

"What pill?"

"Shuan Dan".

"Where is it hidden?"

"Shut up, shut up, you can't hide it in your mouth, can you?" The poster was a little dissatisfied with Su Ruolan's intelligence.

"Of course, it is the place where the five grains are stored in the cycle of reincarnation."

Su Ruolan was so frightened she almost dropped her hand.

"Does the poster mean I should put this poison into Chen Shao's body?"

"His martial arts are so superb, do you have the ability to do that? Of course, you'll have to hide poison in your body."

"ah?!!!"

Su Ruolan was completely dumbfounded.

"No...it's me..."

The original poster asked curiously, "You seem to be in a difficult position?"

"No...who wouldn't be in a difficult position?"

"That shouldn't be the case. You were just an imposter posing as a Taoist disciple, using your looks to seduce him. You should have realized this sooner!"

"Forehead..."

Su Ruolan was speechless.

That seems to be how it was discussed back then.

But it didn't say they were making such a huge sacrifice.

"Are there any other poisons?"

"This poison is extremely difficult to detect."

"Hidden? This smells strongly of herbs!"

The original poster scoffed, "He's not going to actually smell it, is he?"

"This medicine is my masterpiece. It melts upon contact with heat and has no effect on women. It's a cure for scumbag men!"

"What good is your poison if she doesn't even like men?" Su Ruolan couldn't help but think to herself.

"Ruolan, I'm counting on you this time."

"If you want to be prominent in public, you must suffer in private."

"If you want to become the world's number one assassin, this is your path to the top."

"To assassinate a monarch silently would be the highest honor our Golden Wind and Fine Rain Pavilion has ever held!"

"Try to finish this in one go. Chen Yuan is about to return to the capital, and Chen Shao must die."

"Han Cao has already urged us to assassinate him when we greet him on the city wall."

"If that were the case... an assassination in the street would completely ruin the reputation of our Golden Wind and Fine Rain Pavilion."

An assassin's job is to remain silent and stealthy.

Even if an assassination is successful, attempting it in public will ruin your reputation.

"Go do it, Ruolan."

Su Ruolan had already lost her ability to think.

Chen Shao must die...

But she doesn't really want Chen Shao to die now.

At least until she gets tired of it...

She mechanically walked back, only to hear the landlord sigh:

"Ruolan?"

Su Ruolan then came to her senses and raised her right fist high.

"loyalty!"

The poster nodded in satisfaction, then lightly touched the ground with his toes and leaped ten feet into the air.

In the blink of an eye, they vanished.

Su Ruolan felt completely drained. She sat there, hugging her knees, staring blankly at the night sky.

"What should I do...?"

To kill or not to kill?

Killing him would be unfair to the people of Great Yan, and it would also betray my own worldly desires.

Not killing her would be a disservice to the organization and to the dream she had always pursued.

She buried her head in her knees and struggled for a long time.

He finally looked up abruptly.

"Chen Shao, I'm sorry."

"If anyone's to blame, it's our differing perspectives."

"Everyone has their own mission!"

"What do the rest have to do with me?"

At that moment, Chen Shao's voice came from below.

"Hey! I've been looking for you for ages, what are you doing alone on the roof?"

"what?"

Su Ruolan quickly hid the poison.

Looking down, Chen Shaozhen was calling to her, his hands gesturing like a megaphone.

"Let you live a little longer..." Su Ruolan sighed inwardly and said softly.

"Would you like to come up and sit for a while?"

"Go up there for a while? You're playing that wild game?"

Chen Shao muttered, "Okay, fine."

(Thank you so much, Qiao Fen, who loves grilled ribs with mixed sauce, for the 10 milk teas! You're incredibly generous!)