There are too many ruthless, domineering women who are considered "losers"!

Yuan Dynasty capital, Dadu.

Envoy's post station.

Inside an antique-style room, a young girl dressed in brocade and a fitted martial arts robe paced impatiently back and forth, accompanied by two middle-aged men.

Compared to the young girl's impatience, the middle-aged man in the blue robe at the head of the group was leisurely drinking tea and waiting.

"Where has the Emperor gone? Why hasn't he come yet?" the beautiful young woman asked, frowning.

The middle-aged man in the blue robe smiled and said, "Princess, there's no need to be impatient. We've traveled a thousand miles; can't we wait a little while?"

The beautiful young woman sneered, "In this world, rebellions are raging everywhere. In the southeast alone, there are four rebel armies. Only my Wu family of Western Shu has been sending 200,000 coins of silver and grain every year. How can we allow them to be so negligent?"

"I want to see what kind of person this new emperor is."

The middle-aged man in the blue robe turned solemn and admonished, "Our Western Shu Kingdom has always believed in serving the great powers of the Central Plains with kindness. No matter how the world changes, we must not follow their example, otherwise the danger of national annihilation will be imminent."

"I know, I know. You always say that all the time, don't you get tired of it?" the girl muttered under her breath.

Just a moment later.

The official in charge of welcoming them hurriedly stepped forward to pay his respects.

The visitors were a delegation from Western Shu, who had come to the capital to pay tribute and celebrate the New Year, as is an annual tradition.

Accompanying him this time were not only the beloved daughter of the Western Shu Kingdom, but also a renowned gentleman swordsman from the Western Shu Kingdom.

This sword saint came from Huoshaoyun Mountain. Legend has it that he guarded the Sword Tomb for more than 300 years. After leaving the pass, he helped the former king of Western Shu to quell internal and external forces and maintain a century of peace in Shu.

Of course, we cannot neglect this task.

Unexpectedly, this morning, the Empress Dowager said that His Majesty was unwell and would need to wait until later.

This wait lasted a whole day.

The official, panting, said, "His Majesty has returned!"

...

Returning to Dadu and gazing at the scenery along the way, Lu Chang'an's feelings were extremely complex.

I thought I had escaped this sea of ​​suffering, but I never expected to fall into this pit again.

The carriage entered the palace, with Gu Wushuang and Ye Qingling accompanying it the whole way, so it was unlikely that any accidents would occur.

Before even entering the door, Lu Chang'an received a report from Eunuch Fu.

"Your Majesty, an envoy has come to pay his respects and sign off on this year's tribute."

Lu Chang'an frowned and asked, "Why isn't the Empress Dowager going?"

The eunuch bowed and said, "The Empress Dowager said that His Majesty should personally receive the envoy."

"Where did the Empress Dowager go?"

After thinking for a moment, the old man said, "Let's admire the plum blossoms on the back hill."

Lu Chang'an: "......."

He couldn't help but feel angry.

good good!

He was captured by assassins, and it's one thing for him to not visit them after returning home.

Now that I'm back, I haven't even slept yet. I didn't close my eyes all night, and I'm being treated like a beast of burden again!

It seems this wicked empress truly doesn't take me seriously.

But he quickly came to terms with it.

Since it's rare to encounter this old hag being lazy, I might as well take this opportunity to see if I can make some friends.

"lead the way."

"promise."

Ye Qingling, who was standing to the side, saw Lu Chang'an's expression change several times before finally settling into calm.

He turned his head to look at Gu Wushuang and transmitted his voice, "Do you really look down on this young emperor? I think he is calm and composed, and will surely achieve great things in the future."

Gu Wushuang replied calmly, "He has no cultivation, no people, no power, and no confidants in the court. Relying solely on the Rakshasa Sect, I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to continue."

Ye Qingling chuckled and said, "If you don't have cultivation, you can cultivate. You can also cultivate trusted people. A power needs the support of the people. There's no need to rush. Whether a person can succeed or not is not that important."

Gu Wushuang looked at his retreating figure, lost in thought.

"Go, and make sure he is safe."

Upon hearing this, Gu Wushuang nodded, her expression subtly changing.

He re-entered the palace with a new look.

...

"Your subject, Xuanyuan Qingfeng, accompanied by Princess Taiping, pays his respects to the Emperor."

Inside the main hall, a middle-aged man in a blue robe, accompanied by a young girl, came to Lu Chang'an to offer his advice.

Xuanyuan Qingfeng was quite surprised to see that the new emperor was so young.

Can such a young emperor really take over the reins of the empire?

Unexpectedly, the Western Shu now serves such a powerful Yuan Dynasty.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

However, he also noticed that the woman in purple holding a sword who served the emperor was quite extraordinary.

He appears unremarkable on the surface, but in reality, his aura is restrained and his killing intent is completely concealed, clearly indicating that he is a person with extremely high swordsmanship.

He was also a master swordsman, so he could see through it at a glance.

The current emperor is not without any power.

Xuanyuan Qingfeng already had a plan in mind.

"Senior, are you the renowned Gentleman Sword Saint of Western Shu?"

Lu Chang'an greeted him with a smile, speaking softly and kindly.

He also took a closer look at the man in the blue robe and found that although he seemed gentle and refined, there was a sharp edge hidden in his eyes and his aura was unfathomable. If any disloyal person or even a traitor dared to act presumptuously in front of him, he would surely not have a good end.

"It's just an empty reputation."

Xuanyuan Qingfeng seemed to have become numb to this reputation, his expression remaining unchanged.

"I've heard that the Empress Dowager is currently ruling as regent. Why is she nowhere to be seen?"

Faced with the questioning from the envoy from Western Shu, Lu Chang'an did not know how to respond.

We can't exactly say that she's enjoying the plum blossoms and doesn't have time to see you people, can we?

It's fine to get angry at the old hag, but don't take it out on yourself.

Lu Chang'an could only offer a perfunctory reply: "The Empress Dowager is unwell, please forgive her."

Upon hearing this, the beautiful young woman's expression shifted between light and shadow. She sneered, "Another one whose body is unwell. People of your royal family, your bodies are truly precious."

Upon hearing these sarcastic remarks, Xuan Yuan Qingfeng's expression changed drastically, and he immediately rebuked them:

"An Yu, don't be rude!"

Lu Chang'an, however, was not angry. Instead, he smiled and asked, "And who is this?"

Before Xuan Yuan Qingfeng could speak, the beautiful young woman quickly said, "My name is Wu Anyu, and my father is the King of Western Shu."

"Oh, so the countryside in western Sichuan really is a good place to raise people. We really need to learn more from them."

Lu Chang'an nodded with a faint smile.

What happened to the King of Western Shu?

I am still the Emperor of the Great Yuan Dynasty.

You think I want to see you?

I didn't even get any sleep before coming to see you. Do you think I'm not annoyed?

This little girl is so immature.

Upon hearing himself called a country bumpkin, Wu Anyu was about to speak again, but was stopped by Xuan Yuanqingfeng.

"It was the princess who was impolite. We apologize to Your Majesty."

Lu Chang'an waved his hand magnanimously: "It's alright."

Xuanyuan Qingfeng took out the register and counted the items, saying, "This time, it is 200,000 coins of silver, grain, and silk to be offered as tribute. Please take a look, Your Majesty."

Lu Chang'an glanced at it briefly and was truly startled.

The Western Shu Kingdom is really rich!

Sending so many treasures.

"I had long heard that Western Shu was a land of abundance, a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery, and now that I have seen it, it is indeed so."

Lu Chang'an smiled slightly and accepted the roster.

Xuanyuan Qingfeng cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty flatters me. I have heard that the demons have recently become powerful and the north is in grave danger. The court's strength is limited. We, eight hundred armored men, have come not only to escort supplies but also to protect Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chang'an's eyes lit up.

But at that moment...

He noticed that an exclamation mark had also appeared on the head of the middle-aged man in the blue robe.

Doesn't this mean that this person doesn't have much time left?

......