Empress, please have some self-respect. I am not your husband.

Are you kidding me?

Does the Qian Kingdom have at least a second-rank master?

What does a second-rank official mean? Even in the Western Chu Dynasty, such a person is extremely rare, like a dragon whose head is seen but not its tail!

The reason why we were able to invite three Grandmasters to ambush and kill the Crimson Flame War God was because these Grandmasters wanted to compete with the Crimson Flame War God and took the initiative to show themselves and accept the invitation.

Therefore, Yu Ningyan said it was impossible regarding the imperial physician's diagnosis!

The group of military officers felt incredulous, but Ye Bingyun, sitting on the dragon throne, remained relatively calm. The image of Lu Feng appeared in her mind, and the palm strike from last night left a deep impression on her.

"Are you sure the diagnosis is correct?" Yu Ningyan pressed the imperial physician.

The imperial physician nodded: "It is confirmed. Please examine the corpse."

The crowd instinctively gathered around to examine Wei Qingfeng's body. The imperial physician explained to the three round holes on the corpse, "According to our diagnosis, these three wounds were left by arrows."

"As we all know, an archer with superhuman strength can indeed pierce through a human body with an arrow, but no matter how strong the archer is or how many stones the bow is, the force of the arrow will be weakened by the human body when it passes through the body."

"But this person's corpse is different. These three wounds entered the body from the skin and penetrated without any sign of weakening. Even the ribs in the chest area were split open instantly! This shows that the penetrating power of the arrow reached an unbelievable level."

"As a result, this person's body was as fragile as tofu when faced with these three arrows, and this corpse must have been skilled in martial arts in life!"

"To achieve this level of skill and such power is something that a hard bow simply cannot produce! Only a top expert, and at least a second-rank expert, could do it."

Another imperial physician chimed in, "If you gentlemen do not believe this, we can dissect the corpse to verify it."

Yu Ningyan fell silent. She never expected that simply using this as a pretext would lead to such a terrible conclusion.

In the capital of the Qian Kingdom, there lies a top-tier expert of the second rank!

If this second-rank expert is being supported by the Qian Kingdom's court, then she'll have to seriously consider whether she can return to Western Chu alive.

And how did Wei Qingfeng offend this top expert?

What was he planning to do last night?

Now, Ye Bingyun, who was sitting on the dragon throne, was almost certain that the person who killed Wei Qingfeng was most likely Lu Feng!

At least grade two!

If Lu Feng were willing to join the court, his strength would be enough to deter the corrupt officials! He could clear all obstacles for her!

In an instant, Ye Bingyun made a decision.

"I never expected that Wei Qingfeng would die at the hands of such a powerful figure. I am truly surprised."

Her words attracted everyone's attention, and Yu Ningyan also looked over.

"Your Highness, you have heard it too. Wei Qingfeng's death is indeed unrelated to the court. After all, a top-tier expert of at least the second rank is not someone that my court can control, is he? But Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly."

Yu Ningyan was incredibly clever and understood that Ye Bingyun was giving her a way out, so she immediately accepted it: "It was Ningyan who was too hasty and rushed into the palace without investigating the truth. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Ye Bingyun chuckled: "I understand that the Princess is just worried and confused, so I will not blame her."

"Your Majesty is magnanimous. Ningyan will remember this. I will now take the body and leave."

"Someone, escort the princess out."

Once Yu Ningyan and her entourage had left, Ye Bingyun said, "Let's adjourn the court session."

"Retreat!"

A moment later, Ye Bingyun, dressed in white and wearing a veil, left the palace holding a gold medal.

"Dong dong dong" knocked on the door.

Lu Feng, who was cultivating, was interrupted. He got up suspiciously to open the door. Who would it be this time?

As soon as the door opened, Lu Feng froze, staring at the fully armed woman. His heart pounded, and he tentatively asked, "Is it Your Majesty?"

Ye Bingyun found it somewhat amusing. "Empress it is then," she thought, "Mm."

His heart pounded even faster. Lu Feng said, "Quick, please come in."

After Ye Bingyun entered the room, he closed the door and turned around to see that the woman had removed her veil and hat, revealing a beautiful face that could bring ruin to a country.

Unexpectedly, they met again so soon, and Lu Feng found it hard to look away.

Ye Bingyun blushed instantly. She knew the power of her looks, and even a master like Lu Feng couldn't resist them. She couldn't help but feel a little smug.

After all, even a top-tier beauty like Yu Ningyan, Lu Feng never seemed to take her seriously before.

However, she wasn't there to unleash her charm. She cleared her throat and said, "Young Master Lu."

"Your Majesty, please speak." Lu Feng realized his rudeness and cursed the damned Emperor Qian in his heart.

Ye Bingyun said softly, "Young Master Lu, you need the Jade Dragon Pill, but the Qian Kingdom really can't produce it right now."

Lu Feng frowned: "So, what does Your Highness mean?"

Ye Bingyun sighed softly, "Although the Qian Kingdom cannot provide you with the Jade Dragon Pill, I can still ensure that Young Master Lu receives its medicinal effects. His Majesty did not intend to go back on his word. However, with the ministers present that day, it was not appropriate to agree to Young Master Lu's request."

Ye Bingyun added that she didn't want to leave a bad impression on Lu Feng.

Lu Feng's eyelids twitched: "You ate that Jade Dragon Pill, Your Highness?"

Yu Ningyan once said that the blood of people who have taken Yulongdan can also have the medicinal effect of Yulongdan.

Ye Bingyun nodded, half-truthfully telling a lie: "I suffered from a serious illness in my early years, and His Majesty gave me the Jade Dragon Pill to take, so my blood should be able to be used as a medicinal guide to treat your illness, but it may take a little longer."

"I wonder if Young Master Lu would be willing to listen to what I have to say?"

"Your Majesty, please speak first." Lu Feng said helplessly. He had originally intended to take the Jade Dragon Pill and leave, but now it seemed that would be difficult.

I can't just kidnap this beautiful woman in front of me and then let her bleed out for me to drink every day, can I?

Without hesitation, Ye Bingyun said, "Using blood as a medicinal guide, although it has the same effects as the Jade Dragon Pill, it takes a long time. In that case, during this period, why don't you take up an official post in the court?"

"Enter the imperial court and become an official!"

Lu Feng looked on in surprise: "How can this be?"

Ye Bingyun smiled: "I am already aware of your talent and ingenuity, young master. In addition, with your unfathomable cultivation, why can't you serve as an official in the imperial court?"

With Lu Feng in place to deter the villains, Ye Bingyun was confident that another two years would be enough for her to completely control the court!

"I really didn't expect Her Majesty to think so highly of me."

Lu Feng was both amused and exasperated. After thinking for a moment, he looked up and asked, "Did His Majesty send the Empress?"

Ye Bingyun hesitated for a moment, then said, "Both His Majesty and I sincerely hope that Young Master Lu will enter the court. Currently, only my blood can serve as a medicinal ingredient to help you heal. This is a last resort. If you could enter the court and become an official, wouldn't it be easier for you to come and go from the palace in the future?"

"Please consider this carefully, Young Master Lu."

Lu Feng fell silent. He liked freedom and didn't want to be restrained, but his life was more important now. As for kidnapping Ye Bingyun and forcibly bleeding her, he couldn't bring himself to do that.

After a moment's thought, he raised his head and said, "I may enter the court, but I will only accept a nominal title and will not be interested in handling political affairs. Of course, I can help if the Qian Kingdom is in any danger."