Zhu Zhuqing was, after all, sent as a "gift" for a political marriage, and serving the emperor was her duty.
Thinking of this, she bit her lower lip, her mind in turmoil.
She slowly stood up, nervously twisting the hem of her clothes with both hands, and lowered her head.
After a moment's hesitation, as if she had made up her mind, she reached out her slightly trembling hand and gently untied the ribbon of her nightgown.
The silky fabric slid down her fragrant shoulders, revealing large expanses of snow-white skin and delicate collarbones.
"Your Highness..."
Her voice was barely audible.
"Put your clothes on properly."
Tang Qing's voice came through, still as calm as ever.
"I didn't come here for this."
Zhu Zhuqing froze.
She looked up, somewhat surprised, at Tang Qing.
Tang Qing glanced at her and thought to himself.
He's still too green.
It's not too late to wait a few more years until it grows fuller.
Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was still in a daze, he walked to the table next to him and sat down.
"come over."
Zhu Zhuqing then seemed to wake from a dream, quickly straightened her clothes, and hurried over.
She breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt a little disappointed.
This man seemed quite different from what she had imagined.
Although ruthless and cruel to the enemy, he seems to be quite nice to his own people?
At least, he didn't rush over like those boorish nobles.
perhaps...
Marrying him is a million times better than following that good-for-nothing Dai Mubai.
A glimmer of hope rose in Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
...
Tian Dou City.
In a simple office.
"Xiaogang, are you really sure?"
Flander looked at the man in front of him, his face full of worry.
Yu Xiaogang pushed up his glasses, his expression resolute.
"I've made up my mind."
"Erlong, we need your help with this matter."
His gaze fell on another domineering woman in the room, Liu Erlong.
Liu Erlong looked at Yu Xiaogang with tenderness in her eyes.
"Xiaogang, whatever you want to do, I'll support you."
"But, will Tang Qing, the Blue Silver King, see you?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang revealed a confident smile, as if he had everything under control.
"He will."
"Why?" Liu Erlong asked, puzzled. "He now wields immense power, even the emperor has to be mindful of his feelings. Why would he give face to an unknown nobody like you?"
Yu Xiaogang put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth for a couple of steps.
"Because of my theory."
"Tang Qing's martial soul is the Blue Silver Emperor. My disciple Tang San's martial soul is the Blue Silver Grass. My research on the Blue Silver Grass martial soul can be said to be the best in the world."
"No matter how strong Tang Qing is, he is still just a combat-type Soul Master. He must be lacking in theoretical research."
"I went to him not to beg him, but to have an equal exchange with him."
A glint of wisdom shone in Yu Xiaogang's eyes.
"This is a mutually beneficial thing for both him and me."
"Perhaps, after hearing my theories, he will be amazed by my abilities and even become my disciple. It's not impossible."
As Liu Erlong listened to Yu Xiaogang's analysis, the look of admiration in his eyes grew even stronger.
That's right!
Xiaogang's wisdom is unparalleled!
Even if that Blue Silver King is incredibly strong, he is still just a sixteen-year-old boy.
He would certainly humbly seek knowledge and treat the master who is the foremost in theory with respect!
Blue Silver Royal Palace.
Inside the study, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood.
Tang Qing leaned back in the large rosewood chair, her fingers rhythmically tapping the table.
He looked at the guard kneeling on one knee in front of him.
"Have you understood everything?"
The guard lowered his head, his voice steady.
"Your Highness, I understand."
Tang Qing nodded, his tone as calm as if he were instructing someone on a trivial matter.
"Go."
"Let that prince of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai, have a little accident."
"There's no need to take his life."
"I just... don't really like his evil eyes."
"It's good that he'll behave himself in the future."
Her body moved without the slightest hesitation or reluctance.
"Yes, Your Highness."
As soon as he finished speaking, the guard's figure vanished from the spot like a ghost.
Tang Qing picked up the teacup on the table and took a small sip.
Just then, a subordinate's voice came from outside the door.
"Your Highness, there is a lady outside the manor who calls herself Liu Erlong and requests an audience."
Tang Qing put down his teacup, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Liu Erlong?
He thought for a moment before pulling the name out of the corner of his memory.
The Killing Corner, one of the Golden Triangle.
Members of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family.
It seems... that he has a close relationship with Yu Xiaogang.
"What does she want with me?"
Tang Qing was somewhat puzzled.
I can hardly be considered familiar with this person.
At most, I've only seen him a few times from afar at certain banquets.
"Let her in."
Tang Qing gave the order in a calm tone.
Not long after.
A fragrant breeze wafted over.
A fiery figure entered the study.
The newcomer was dressed in a tight-fitting red outfit that perfectly accentuated her curvaceous figure.
A pair of long, straight, beautiful legs, encased in leather pants, exuded an astonishing explosive power.
It was Liu Erlong.
She walked to the center of the study and bowed slightly to Tang Qing, who was seated at the head of the table.
"Liu Erlong greets the Blue Silver King."
The voice was clear and crisp, with a touch of heroic spirit.
Tang Qing's gaze swept over her briefly before returning to the teacup in front of him.
"No need for formalities, please rise."
His voice was calm.
Liu Erlong straightened up and got straight to the point.
"I apologize for disturbing Your Highness, but Erlong has come for a mutually beneficial cooperation."
"oh?"
Tang Qing glanced at her, signaling her to continue.
Liu Erlong took a deep breath, his face showing a mixture of pride and sincerity.
"It's about Xiaogang."
"Xiao Gang... admires Your Highness's Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul and wants to ask Your Highness about the cultivation method of the Blue Silver Emperor."
"In return, Xiao Gang is willing to impart all the martial spirit theories he has researched throughout his life."
"Your Highness has achieved so much at such a young age. If you were to have Xiao Gang's theory of being the best in the continent as your guide, your future achievements would be limitless!"
After she finished speaking, she looked at Tang Qing with anticipation.
In her view, this was an offer that no one could refuse.
Use the cultivation methods of martial spirits to exchange for the most advanced wisdom and insights of the entire continent.
However.
Tang Qing laughed after hearing this.
"Yu Xiaogang?"
He murmured the name and shook his head.
"A worthless person who only cares about fame and reputation and can't even solve the problem of his own mutated martial soul."
"His so-called theories are, in my opinion, utterly ridiculous."
The smile on Liu Erlong's face froze instantly.
A flame of anger ignited in her beautiful eyes.
"Your Highness! I will not allow you to insult Xiao Gang like this!"
"His theory is the strongest on the entire continent! It has been verified countless times!"
(End of chapter)