Arriving at the East Palace, the Crown Princess was discussing matters with the ministers inside, while Zu An was bragging and spanking with Pu Duandiao and Jiao Siguang outside.
"Hey, why do you two look so worried?" Zu An noticed that they were not in high spirits and asked curiously.
Pu Duandiao looked around cautiously, and when he saw that no one was paying attention, he lowered his voice and said, "The Crown Princess just passed the test with us not long ago. This time the Crown Princess will take us with her for the Grand Examination. Although we are the ones in the East Palace,
It is natural for the guards to share the prince's worries, but...but..."
Jiao Siguan on the side snorted: "It's hypocritical. It's not outsiders who are still saying these clichés. The main reason is that everyone knows that this big test will not be that simple. King Qi will definitely not miss this opportunity. Although this action
We won’t have a narrow escape from death, but there are certainly many dangers, and we are worried that we will never come back.”
Zu An patted the two of them on the shoulders and said, "You all have families. It is human to have these worries. There is no need to blame yourself. By the way, has the format of the Crown Prince Examination been decided?"
It was said that the emperor had asked him to find a way before, but during this period he did not like him. After that night in Kunning Palace, he no longer had the same fear of the emperor as before.
Moreover, the emperor did not press him during this period and seemed to have forgotten about it. Naturally, he was happy to play dumb.
"It's been decided, but we don't know the specific form." The two shook their heads.
At this time, the ministers who were discussing among the two people also came out one after another. A eunuch came to call Zu An in. Zu An patted the two of them on the shoulders: "Don't worry, I will protect you when the time comes."
Seeing his leaving figure, Pu Duandiao looked strange and quietly bumped into his companion with his shoulder: "How do you think Brother Zu has such confidence?"
Jiao Sigun also said: "Yes, although his cultivation is good, King Qi will definitely show off his skills this time. I don't know how many people have cultivation above him."
"Forget it, let's not hurt his self-confidence."
"Well, I think so too."
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At this time, Zu An had already arrived at the study. There was no prince in the prince's study. The big fat man was playing games with the eunuch outside, but there was a beautiful princess in the study.
"We haven't seen you for a few days, and the princess is beautiful again." Zu An said with a smile.
Bi Linglong's face turned red: "Master Zu still speaks like this. If others hear it, it will probably lead to a lot of rumors."
Zu An looked indifferent: "We are so beautiful, so why should we be afraid of people's words?"
"Scenery and moonlight?" Bi Linglong couldn't help but picture the scene of the two naked hugging each other in her mind, and secretly spat in her heart, this guy could really say it.
"I heard that the crown prince examination has been confirmed?" Zu An asked.
Bi Linglong nodded: "Yes, in three days the National Royal Academy will open the secret realm in the back mountain. The prince will go in and kill the Sky-Liang Biyue Jiao to prove his ability."
"The Sky-Measuring Blue Moon Jiao?" Zu An was stunned. This name sounded like it was not a good one.
"A seventh-grade ferocious beast, much weaker than a dragon, but much more powerful than ordinary ferocious beasts." Bi Linglong looked worried.
Zu An looked confused: "Isn't this asking him to die?"
He has been to secret realms several times, and almost always escaped death. Of course, his several secret realms all involved unknown places, which were different from the common secret realms in this world, but even the most common secret realms still have quite a lot of dangers.
The prince, at best, is called honest, but at worst, he is a mentally retarded man who cannot take care of himself. If you let him enter the secret realm, even if he doesn't do anything, he will probably not be able to get out. What's more, he has to kill a seventh-grade ferocious beast?
Although the seventh grade is not high, can the prince deal with it? The prince is more like serving snacks to others.
Bi Linglong said: "This was the original idea of the ministers on King Qi's side. Naturally, we will not do it. Some people pointed out that the prince is the future king and not a general who charges into battle. He should not fight alone to fight head-on. More importantly,
His Majesty’s abilities are limited, so we proposed to form a team led by the Crown Prince to complete the task.”
"You are quite smart," Zu An couldn't help but laugh, "But King Qi will definitely not agree to this. Otherwise, if you send some top experts to protect you throughout the whole process, the prince will naturally be able to complete the task easily."
Bi Linglong hummed: "Yes, he said the same thing over there. He felt that this would lose the meaning of testing the prince's ability. So the two sides had a lot of verbal disputes, and finally reached a compromise. King Qi agreed that the prince would lead the
Others can go in, but the cultivation level of these people must be restricted, they must be below the seventh level, and they cannot be embroidered messengers or soldiers who have undergone strict training and know how to cooperate with the formation."
Zu An nodded secretly: "This is reasonable."
You must know that the cultivation levels of ferocious beasts and humans cannot be equated. Seventh-grade ferocious beasts are much more powerful than seventh-grade humans.
The prince's cultivation level cannot exceed the seventh level, but the advantage is that there are more people. When selecting people, they will definitely have people with special skills. Although it is dangerous to join forces to hunt the Sky-Lifting Biyue Jiao, it is still within the controllable range.
No wonder the prince agreed to this matter.
"But King Qi would be so kind?" Zu An couldn't help but say, this assessment is of great importance. Once the prince can successfully pass the assessment, it will be untenable for the Prince of Qi's party to question his ability in the future.
No matter which way you look at it, the King of Qi Party will not agree to this seemingly fair assessment so easily.
"We also feel that they will definitely do something in the secret realm, but we don't know how they will do it," Bi Linglong frowned, "This time the secret realm will be opened by Lord Jijiu, and he will only release our people as agreed.
Go in, and the emperor is watching, and even Prince Qi’s people can’t get in, so how on earth can they do anything?”
Zu An couldn't help but ask: "Is it possible that Jijiu secretly colluded with King Qi?"
Bi Linglong shook her head: "No, you may not have been in the capital for long, and you don't know the transcendent status of sacrificial wine. He doesn't need to join any party at all to be on an equal footing with the emperor and King Qi, so why take such a big risk?"
.And the emperor also believes in sacrificial wine, he will never be wrong."
Zu Anxin thought that even the suspicious old fox believed in sacrificial wine. It seemed that there was no need to doubt his position: "But King Qi will never sit idly by in this assessment."
"Yes," Bi Linglong looked at Zu An, "That's why I need to bring as many reliable people in as possible, and you... are the best candidate."
"Me?" Zu An didn't have time to express his gratitude for the other party's trust in him, "But my current cultivation level is more than seventh level, I'm afraid I won't be able to enter the secret realm."
Bi Linglong bit her lip: "This is indeed a bit troublesome, but you are only about seventh grade, so it's not much more than that. I'll think of a way to see if I can squeeze you in."
Zu Anxin thought that I was a little too big now and you might not be able to fit it in.
Bi Linglong suddenly raised her head and stared at him with a pair of beautiful eyes: "Are you willing to help me?"
Zu An smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I will help you."
After receiving his affirmative answer, Bi Linglong smiled brightly, sweeping away the worry and gloom on her face before, and the whole room seemed like flowers in full bloom.
Even though Zu An was used to seeing all kinds of stunning beauties, he was looking a little dazed at this moment.
Noticing his look, the princess's cheeks turned a hint of pink, but she didn't scold him. The room fell into an ambiguous atmosphere.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door from the maid Rong Mo: "Princess, the emperor has summoned Mr. Zu... Mr. Zu."
Only then did Bi Linglong come back to her senses. She turned sideways unnaturally and avoided his gaze: "The emperor is looking for you. Go quickly."
"Okay." Zu An stood up and was about to leave.
"By the way, why does the emperor look for you every two days?" Bi Linglong suddenly became curious.
"Maybe I'm naturally popular." Zu An smiled and then disappeared out the door.
"This guy is so shameless." Rong Mo came to Bi Linglong and said with some dissatisfaction.
Bi Linglong did not respond to her, but fell into deep thought. Based on her understanding of the emperor, there was no reason to summon an official of his rank like this every now and then.
At this time, Rong Mo continued: "Mother, if you really choose him to accompany you, I can do it too. In terms of cultivation, I won't be worse than him."
"But you are already at level seven, and you have exceeded the limit for entering the secret realm."
"Isn't he already above the seventh level?"
"That's different."
"What's different?"
"Like...he's a man?"
"..."
Let's say that when Zu An came to the imperial study, Eunuch Wen winked at him, and he couldn't help but feel a shiver in his heart. It seemed that the emperor's temper was not very good today.
Sure enough, as soon as he entered and saluted, the emperor gave him a warning: "You haven't completed the task I gave you a few days ago?"
"I wonder what the emperor is referring to?" Zu An secretly sneered. He had actually seen through the other party's emperor's mind. It might be effective if used against other people in the world, but for a person who has no concept of imperial power in his mind
Said that once he jumps out of the game, he will not be affected by it at all.
"Of course I want you to find a way for the prince. Now that the prince's exam is a foregone conclusion, do you know your guilt?" The emperor looked at him sharply, and a powerful aura pressed over him, as if he saw his carelessness.
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