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evening.

After Cain finished his private lunch with the Empress, he returned to the small courtyard in the corner of the palace, a secluded and peaceful place.

The palace was unusually quiet at this time. The sunset glow painted the sky, and the evening breeze accompanied the scene. How could Cain remain unmoved by such a beautiful twilight? He moved a chair over, lay down leisurely, admired the scenery, and gradually fell into memories.

"Kain, do you know, I have a dream."

At that time, Wu Zetian was slightly drunk, her beautiful face flushed slightly, and her golden silk dress accentuated her beautiful figure. Her slender fingers swirled the blood-red wine in her cup.

"What dream, Your Majesty?" Cain asked, not taking it lightly, while enjoying the delicious food in front of him.

He originally intended to decline the Empress's invitation, but then he thought he should give her face, and making a friend wouldn't hurt; having more friends meant having more options.

"Power is a dangerous drug, which is why I recruited Di Renjie as my confidant to keep me sober at all times. All of this is to create a country that will last forever, an ideal nation. But a country needs both civil and military officials. I now have a strategist, but I still lack the best sword... The whole world belongs to me. I will unify the entire continent of kings and become the king of all kings!"

Fueled by alcohol, she spoke her mind, her eyes burning with fervor, revealing her immense ambition.

The courtiers all said that Westerners could not be trusted, but in the heart of this queen who held the world in her heart, both East and West would be her subjects and people. What difference did it make? She would use whoever was useful. She had no intention of giving up on Cain and even wanted to recruit him as a confidant to cultivate.

"Your Majesty, prosperity inevitably leads to decline. This is an age-old truth. Nothing is permanent, because people change, everything changes, and even a nation built on the foundation of 'people' will change with circumstances. This is a reality. Your Majesty, a prosperous era is easy to create, but it is very difficult to make a decline land smoothly."

Cain put down his food and looked at Wu Zetian. He felt it was necessary to remind her, who seemed to be caught up in her obsession.

"No feast lasts forever. This prosperous era is like a grand banquet. One day the people will disperse, but there will be another one, as long as the rulers of the future are capable enough."

Wu Zetian fell silent, her eyes lowered, lost in thought.

"The word 'king' has burdened you with many things, but it has also brought you many rewards. All of this is given to you by the people. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. You only need to do what you can. If you govern the people well, even if the golden age is over, the people will still live in peace and prosperity. You will still be a wise ruler for all time. Don't push yourself too hard."

A pity flashed through Cain's heart. Being a king is never easy. He admired Wu Zetian, who had become a king and shouldered everything, but he also pitied her. Even geniuses need to learn. From a young age, she had been walking a bumpy road to becoming a king. She gained power and talent, but she also lost a lot.

In the royal family, it's hard to be a woman; it's even harder to be an empress.

It's hard to imagine how she overcame so many difficulties to get to where she is today, and I hope that she, as a queen, can become a wise ruler in history.

"The King's Continent is now teeming with talent, a stage for multiple protagonists. All nations are striving to improve themselves. The differences between cultures require time for integration and exchange. Unification cannot be achieved overnight." After saying this, Cain continued eating, leaving Wu Zetian to sit there and think.

"Cain, come here," Wu Zetian suddenly said.

"Is there anything I can do for you, Your Majesty?" Cain walked up to Wu Zetian.

As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Zetian suddenly hugged Cain tightly.

"Uh, Your Majesty!" Cain exclaimed in surprise. The strong arms prevented him from breaking free, and two soft mounds pressed against his chest, making him feel a little itchy.

"Don't move. I sometimes want to be willful." After saying that, she closed her eyes, as if she was trying to sense something.

The closer she got to Cain, the more she could feel a sense of vastness emanating from him, as if she had discovered a new continent. Her instinct as a king compelled her to conquer this expansive new world.

“Your Majesty, I am a stranger who has only met you for less than a day. What merit do I have…” Cain stood still.

"What a wonderful saying! All good things must come to an end. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Apart from Minister Di, all the ministers say that the prosperous age will last forever and praise my abilities to the fullest. You are a truly talented person who does not pretend to be confused, and you are very much to my liking!"

Such a talented person, if she doesn't want to be an official, being a concubine in the imperial harem would be a good choice.

Wu Zetian grew to admire Cain more and more, and the two chatted for a long time before Wu Zetian reluctantly left.

……

"Kain?" Shangguan Wan'er suddenly appeared in front of Kain, still dressed in men's clothing.

"Why are you here?" Cain pulled himself together, his mind drifting further away, and stood up.

"Weren't you going to stay for a month to wait for Dr. Sun's results? His Majesty asked me to come and be your tour guide in Chang'an, and to take care of you as well. Why don't you want to?" Shangguan Wan'er glanced away guiltily.

"But there's only one bed. You want to sleep with me?" Cain looked at her incredulously.

"How could that be? I'll sleep on the bed, and you'll sleep on the floor!" Shangguan Wan'er said loudly, feeling ashamed and indignant.

"Well, I guess I'll have to take pity on this patient who just got better," Cain said, feigning sadness.

"With your current strength and physical condition, sleeping on the floor is no problem for you."

Shangguan Wan'er didn't care at all. She walked into the room with ease, took out a mattress and quilt from the cabinet, spread them on the floor, and then hung a silk cloth in the middle to cover them. After all, she had taken care of Cain here for half a year.

"I'll sleep here," Shangguan Wan'er said, pointing to the makeshift bed that had just been set up.

After doing all this, Shangguan Wan'er took out a brush, ink, and paper and placed them on the small wooden table outside the courtyard.

He began writing large characters with a brush, each one vigorous and powerful, full of spirit, which made Cain, who was watching from the side, somewhat envious. He also hoped that he could learn to write such good characters.

For a moment, the two remained silent.

"By the way, why don't you write by candlelight inside? Aren't you afraid I'll disturb you?" After a while, Cain asked, watching her write intently.

“No, when I’m by your side, I always feel a sense of emptiness and peace. That’s the feeling I need when writing calligraphy. As long as you don’t speak loudly, it’s fine,” Shangguan Wan’er said as she wrote.

Cain found it odd; this statement made him seem like an incense with calming properties.

"Let me try writing too. How do you think my writing is?" Cain said, picking up a brush and writing a few large characters, looking expectant of praise.

When Shangguan Wan'er turned her head and saw this, she looked at her with pity and helplessness:

"Sigh, this crooked handwriting is just like your crooked and messy life."

"Ah, my life isn't that bad, is it? Besides, I'm just a beginner. Can't you be a little more lenient, teacher?" Cain was immediately taken aback.

"No."

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