Afterward, Lü Yang and Empress Xiao spoke at length, discussing the Dao.
After all, the two were in an unholy alliance and needed such exchanges to better understand one another, so Empress Xiao did not refuse.
Both parties benefited greatly from the exchange, and it could be said that both host and guest were pleased.
An hour later, Lü Yang finally emerged from the Four Treasures Daoist Canon and left the Imperial Palace under Eunuch An's guidance. Empress Xiao watched his retreating figure.
"Your Majesty..."
A palace maid stepped forward and spoke softly, "That True Dragon is no ordinary being. He won't be easy to deal with. Your Majesty, your actions… I fear you may be rearing a tiger that will bring future calamity."
