Creation of the Universe

In the vassal state of Jinning, the King of Jinning was the ruler with final say, but many affairs of the country had to be handled by the Prime Minister.

Therefore, although the prime minister is an outsider, he holds a very important position, and even King Jinning has to show him some courtesy.

This is not because King Jinning loves talented people, but because he needs such a person by his side to take on the heavy government affairs for him, so that he can free himself to indulge in sensual pleasures.

No matter what, the Prime Minister's status is extraordinary, and the princes and princesses need to treat him with courtesy when they meet him.

"Isn't this the Prime Minister? What brings you here?"

Shen Jingdong was irritated by Shen Zhan, and his face showed no joy, but he still deliberately restrained his tone when speaking to the prime minister.

The Prime Minister said in a deep voice, "Tenth Prince, I have come here specifically to see the Eighth Prince. I need to discuss some government matters with him in person."

"Government affairs? When did government affairs have anything to do with him?"

Shen Jingdong asked cleverly.

"Princes, you will all be rulers of your respective regions in the future, so naturally, many political affairs will be related to you."

After the Prime Minister finished speaking, he did not give you, Shen Jingdong, the chance to ask questions, but walked forward and repeated what he had just said.

He and Shen Zhan's eyes met briefly, and the latter understood his true intention.

Then, Shen Zhan withdrew the spiritual power that was pressing on the shoulders of his two opponents, and said with a relaxed smile on his face: "The Prime Minister's matter must be a big deal. I will definitely cooperate with you to the fullest."

Having said that, he was about to leave here with the Prime Minister.

However, Shen Jingdong stepped forward and blocked their way.

"Your Excellency, Shen Zhan left the city without permission and hasn't returned for nearly a month. This is a serious violation of the ban. I was about to take him away for punishment, but you just took him away like that. Doesn't that seem inappropriate?"

"You said he left the city without permission?"

"Not bad!"

Shen Jingdong answered firmly.

The Prime Minister then said, "I didn't see it."

"you......"

"Before the prince left, he repeatedly told me to take good care of the affairs of the kingdom. Now, there is an urgent matter that requires the eighth prince's help. I should go and handle it immediately so as not to let the prince down."

The Prime Minister directly brought up King Jinning, which made Shen Jingdong feel a little undecided.

Of course, Shen Zhan's unauthorized departure must be investigated to the end, but it would not do him any good to confront this old guy now.

Shen Jingdong thought about it again and again and became more cautious.

He deliberately pressed the issue, "Prime Minister, what exactly is it that requires you to seek Shen Zhan's help? I'm actually happy to contribute to the affairs of the state."

How could the Prime Minister not understand the meaning of Shen Jingdong's words? He smiled and said perfunctorily: "I appreciate the Tenth Prince's kindness, but there is no need to mobilize more troops. Just let the Eighth Prince go there once."

Under the intentional protection of the Prime Minister, Shen Zhan got on the carriage and drove away.

"Are we just going to let him go like this?"

One of Shen Jingdong's subordinates said unwillingly.

"Useless! If you had captured Shen Zhan as quickly as possible, wouldn't this trouble have been avoided?"

Shen Jingdong cursed angrily.

Shen Zhan, sitting in the carriage, first thanked the Prime Minister for his help. He knew that if the Prime Minister had not arrived in time, he would most likely have to fight to the death with Shen Jingdong.

But in fact, there is no benefit in doing so. His real enemies are Shen Jingming and the queen, so there is no need to create unnecessary trouble.

"Eighth Prince, are you planning to participate in this palace refining test?"

The Prime Minister asked slowly.

Shen Zhan replied, "I wanted to participate before but was not qualified. Now that I have obtained the Dao principle and become a cultivator, I am naturally ready to test my skills."

After understanding Shen Zhan's thoughts, the Prime Minister sighed and said, "Eighth Prince, this trial is not as simple as you think. It's better not to participate."

From his tone, one can feel that he is sincerely thinking about Shen Zhan again.

I believe that the Prime Minister must be aware of the dark side of this. He knows very well that if Shen Zhan participates, there will be absolutely no benefit.

By searching the original body's memory, Shen Zhan discovered that the Prime Minister in front of him always helped the original body to escape danger inadvertently, and often provided some necessary help on weekdays.

It can be said that in the entire Jinning, the Prime Minister is the person who is most friendly to Shen Zhan except for his sister Shen Yunli.

Shen Zhan said, "Prime Minister, I know you are worried about this, but I am no longer the same person I used to be. If I want to silence those who look down on me, I must speak with strength."

"But did you know that the Crown Prince has won first place for three consecutive years and represented the Jinning Palace to participate in the Trial Conference? He will not let this opportunity fall to others this year."

The Prime Minister said meaningfully.

"There are always exceptions. Even if Shen Jingming has planned everything, I won't let him get what he wants this time!"

Shen Zhan's attitude was very firm, he had to participate in the trial.

The Prime Minister shook his head helplessly, "You are indeed the princess's bloodline, how could you be a coward? The princess' spirit in heaven must be pleased with you."

This was the first time in memory that the Prime Minister mentioned the princess in front of Shen Zhan.

Somehow, at this moment Shen Zhan had a strong feeling that the Prime Minister must know a lot about the princess, and perhaps some of them were unknown secrets.

When Shen Zhan and Shen Yunli were young, the princess passed away. From then on, they lost their protection in the Jinning Palace, and no one ever mentioned anything about the princess to them.

This person seemed to have left no trace of his existence, and everyone in Wangfuzhong was very secretive about it.

Thinking of this, Shen Zhan couldn't help but ask: "Master Prime Minister, how did my mother pass away?"

The Prime Minister narrowed his eyes and replied calmly, "He died of illness."

"If the Eighth Prince truly wishes to participate in the trial, he should be careful of the Crown Prince. According to the rules, members of the royal palace are allowed to bring along some personnel when participating in the trial. This is ostensibly to protect the prince's safety, but it's also an unfair rule."

Shen Zhan thought to himself that the people that Shen Jingming asked Zhao Yunfeng to recruit in Wubei City had already died. He had nothing to worry about if he just found some more people to help him gain an advantage in the trial.

They are just a bunch of rabble.

Although he thought so, Shen Zhan still thanked the Prime Minister in person and promised him that he would be more careful.

At this time, the carriage stopped directly in front of the palace. After Shen Zhan got off the carriage, he saw a long team of horses appearing on the other side of the street. It seemed that Prince Jinning was returning home.