In order to save himself, the prince summoned 100,000 dragon riders at the start.

What merit do they possess to have so many semi-saint level experts following them!

"By the way, Your Majesty, what about the Sword Inquiry Sect...?"

At that moment, someone mentioned it, and the entire court fell silent instantly.

The Sword Inquiry Sect is a transcendent sect within the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Number one in strength!

The sect has countless experts, including more than a dozen openly recognized half-saints!

even.

Ling Yunfeng, the current leader of the Sword Inquiry Sect, is a true Saint Realm expert!

More importantly.

That is Her Majesty the current Empress, namely Zhou Linglong.

It has intricate connections with the transcendent sect, the Sword Inquiry Sect!

She is the Holy Realm Sect Leader of the Sword Inquiry Sect, and the granddaughter of Lingyun Peak!

There was a Saint Realm expert sitting behind them.

This is why.

Zhou Linglong's ability to defy public opinion and become the first female emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty is one of the reasons!

Upon hearing the mention of the Sword Inquiry Sect, Zhou Linglong fell silent for a moment.

"Okay, I understand. I will handle things with the Sword Inquiry Sect myself."

Zhou Linglong nodded indifferently.

in fact.

Zhou Linglong was somewhat resistant to asking the Sword Inquiry Sect for help.

She always wanted to rely on her own strength to truly become the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty!

Instead of relying on her maternal grandfather's name to bully others!

but now.

A group of cunning and shrewd nobles in the court treated her with feigned politeness, and none of them were willing to step forward.

Furthermore, she lacks truly capable and skilled subordinates.

She had no choice but to comply.

With the expert's problem solved, Zhou Linglong began to give orders:

"I hereby decree that Guo Ming, Vice Minister of War, shall lead 300,000 Imperial Guards to Bingzhou to resist Lu Yuan's continued southward advance!"

"Command the lords of all the prefectures and counties to lead their troops to aid Bingzhou!"

"I hereby issue another decree, ordering the Northern Great Wall Legion to dispatch 300,000 troops south to attack Lu Yuan from both sides!"

"I refuse to believe it! Lu Yuan can't possibly escape this time!"

A murderous aura filled Zhou Linglong's eyes.

Having made such a big move, she's determined to take down Lu Yuan in one fell swoop!

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Apart from Guo Ming, the court officials continued to fawn over him.

Upon hearing Zhou Linglong mention Guo Ming's name, many people looked at Guo Ming with schadenfreude.

Guo Ming also wore a wry smile.

He never expected that this task would fall to him!

Although Guo Ming's strength is not weak either, he is also a powerful expert at the half-saint realm.

But this still didn't give him any sense of security!

Half-saint level experts...it's not like they haven't died before!

"Guo Ming, don't let me down!"

Seeing Zhou Linglong's melancholy gaze directed his way, Guo Ming smiled wryly and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Your Majesty, I will certainly not fail your expectations!"

......

After the court session, Zhou Linglong returned to her palace.

At the service of the palace maids, he shed his imposing court robes.

After changing into casual clothes, Zhou Linglong seemed to transform from a majestic empress into a lively and energetic young girl.

Gone is the imposing air of nobility, replaced only by a charming, unassuming beauty!

The palace was silent, and Zhou Linglong sat there with a flicker in her eyes.

she knows.

Outside the imperial court, the situation among the officials must be turbulent and unpredictable!

Various forces are definitely stirring up a storm!

But isn't this the effect she wanted?

The situation is becoming increasingly chaotic.

The greater her chance of gaining something from this, the better!

After hesitating for a long time, Zhou Linglong took out a token that she had kept for a long time.

The ancient token is engraved with two powerful characters: "问剑" (asking about the sword).

This was left to her by her maternal grandfather, Ling Yunfeng, the sect leader of the Sword Inquiry Sect, and it allows for long-distance communication.

"Fine... just this once!"

"Once Lu Yuan is dealt with, I will never again use my grandfather's power!"

After thinking it over, Zhou Linglong gritted her teeth and activated the token.

The more external forces you rely on.

Doesn't this indirectly prove that the more incompetent she is as an empress, the better?

Zhou Linglong was unwilling to bear this reputation.

Before long, a doting voice came from the other end of the token.

"Linglong...what brings you to see your grandfather? Have you run into some trouble?"

"Hmph! Which blind fool among the court officials has angered my Linglong?"