Chapter 1589: Chapter 1263: Taking Action
“Alright.”
He couldn’t think of any other solution and could only take things one step at a time.
It’s just that the Great Zhou Mountain Sect was tying its own hands and feet, acting timidly, and Li Zhirui wasn’t optimistic about their chances of success.
But what did their success or failure have to do with him? He was just using Spiritual Objects for his own purposes.
——
I have to admit, the Great Zhou Mountain Sect, though it seems unremarkable on the surface, has a very extensive sphere of influence. The two suggestions Li Zhirui proposed were completed in just a few days!
Of course, they did not use the name of the Great Zhou Mountain Sect but had other people take the front line.
In this way, even if they were exposed, it wouldn’t implicate them.
One night, the current Emperor was wandering leisurely in the Imperial Garden, relaxing his mind. He suddenly saw a woman in a white dress, exuding an ethereal aura, drinking alone under the moon with a sorrowful expression.
That cool and proud demeanor immediately caught his attention, making it impossible for him to look away.
“Fu Hai, who is she? Why is she here?” But the suspicion ingrained in the emperor’s very being made him doubtful, thinking this person might be spying on his movements, deliberately waiting for him here.
Thinking of this, his previously appreciative and affectionate gaze turned cold in an instant!
“Your Majesty, this is your concubine, Attendant Chen, who lives in the side hall of Chang Chun Palace. She comes to the Imperial Garden to drink alone every full moon, apparently in memory of her parents who passed away from illness last year.”
The chief eunuch beside the Emperor must be exceptional; Fu Hai, with his exceptional memory, remembered the backgrounds, histories, and matters of all the concubines in the vast Imperial Palace, as well as the notable palace maids and eunuchs.
What he didn’t say was that this Attendant Chen had become several times prettier than before!
Of course, Fu Hai couldn’t spoil the mood at this moment.
“Oh? I didn’t realize there’s such a divine lady in my palace. How come I’ve never seen her before? What a sin!”
The Emperor dispelled his doubts and said, “Fu Hai, let’s go.”
The following night, Attendant Chen was favored; by the next morning, she was conferred a title.
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Especially those techniques that were detrimental to the common people, they found it inconvenient to implement. Otherwise, even if they overthrew the Great Zhou Dynasty, it would be difficult to establish a Human Dao Kingdom.
At this moment, having returned to his Cave Mansion, Li Zhirui waited for a moment, and seeing no one came to find him, he knew they hadn’t adopted his suggestion.
“Being soft-hearted sometimes is not a good thing.” Li Zhirui didn’t dwell on it, just sighed and let it go.
However, he quietly set a deadline: if the Great Zhou Mountain Sect hadn’t taken any action within thirty years, he would leave their organization and continue his cultivation journey.
Although Li Zhirui had a long lifespan, he couldn’t waste time here forever, especially since he had his own matters to attend to.
But for now, he would naturally continue to absorb Spiritual Energy and enhance his Mana.
Even though Li Zhirui’s Realm was stagnant and his Cultivation couldn’t improve, as long as the conditions permitted, he wouldn’t stop cultivating.
This persistent belief might be the key to his growth up to this point!
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The sun rises and the moon falls, time flies.
In the blink of an eye, decades have passed.
The capital of Great Zhou was bustling with excitement on this day.
Carts and carriages flocked into the capital city, which wasn’t unusual, but the ones at the forefront were led by a grand eunuch, and a rich scent of flowers and rouge lingered as they passed.
All these signs indicated that these visitors were extraordinary.
“What’s happening? Why is it so lively?”
“It’s obvious you’re new to the capital, or you’d know this.”
The mortal first spoke with disdain, then explained: “The Sixth Prince, Seventh Prince, and Thirteenth Prince have reached the marriageable age, and His Majesty decided to take this opportunity to arrange a grand event, which is why it’s so lively today.”
“I see!” The person suddenly realized.
And he was none other than Li Zhirui, who had been in the Great Zhou territory for decades!
The reason he came to the capital was simple: to seek opportunities and see if any chances for overthrowing existed.
The reason he took the initiative was naturally that the Great Zhou Mountain Sect had offered considerable benefits and fulfilled them on the spot, which persuaded Li Zhirui to visit the capital of Great Zhou, where the Human Dao Law Net was tight and suppressive.
‘A prince’s marriage…’
Li Zhirui’s eyes were vacant as he watched the carriages, his mind swirling with thoughts, pondering how he could incorporate them into this action plan.
Soon, he turned and left the crowd, heading to a prearranged location.
Whatever ideas Li Zhirui had, or whatever he might need, he could come to this place, with the Great Zhou Mountain Sect secretly providing assistance or acting.
He was merely the provider of ideas, not responsible for execution.
“Do you have any thoughts?”
“Hmm, I happened to come across the princes’ marriages outside; perhaps we can take advantage of this event to groom a younger generation Crown Prince close to the Great Zhou Mountain Sect.” Li Zhirui shared his thoughts.
It’s quite simple, really. Just lay groundwork years ahead; when necessary, activate them, and if not, then let them remain dormant.
“This approach might be impossible; the royal family strictly scrutinizes any women that marry in, and they won’t leave opportunities for the younger ones to interact with them.”
“Those guys won’t marry just one main wife; there’ll definitely be many concubines. We can start from here; after all, who doesn’t want their offspring to have the chance to ascend the throne one day?”
“Is this useful?”
“Don’t know, but it’s worth a try. It really doesn’t consume many resources, so why not give it a go?”
“You’re right, we can try it.”
Li Zhirui didn’t leave immediately but proposed another idea, saying: “What hobbies does the current Emperor have?”
“He is very vigilant and has a hidden consciousness, so no one knows what he likes.”
In this way, others naturally couldn’t target him based on this.
“Even heroes can’t resist beauties, let alone I’m aware he appreciates beauty greatly.”
Naturally, Li Zhirui had no inside information; he merely extracted it from information given to him by the Great Zhou Mountain Sect.
Though the Great Zhou Mountain Sect didn’t wield much power, they were still a significant force within the Great Zhou territory, with entangled connections across various factions, ultimately knowing much that outsiders rarely learned.
Additionally, they had Ancestor Lingxi, a unique figure, overseeing and guiding, so one shouldn’t underestimate their capabilities.
“I possess a kind of Spirit Pill for beauty enhancement, of affordable value. You guys can secretly let some palace maids or unfavored concubines use it; perhaps it will draw them into a deep sea of desire, neglecting state affairs henceforth.”
In reality, Li Zhirui also understood that the chances of realizing this idea were very slim, but producing a large batch of Spirit Pills took no more than two hours, with minimal investment, so there was no harm in trying.
“Alright.”
He couldn’t think of any other solution and could only take things one step at a time.
It’s just that the Great Zhou Mountain Sect was tying its own hands and feet, acting timidly, and Li Zhirui wasn’t optimistic about their chances of success.
But what did their success or failure have to do with him? He was just using Spiritual Objects for his own purposes.
——
I have to admit, the Great Zhou Mountain Sect, though it seems unremarkable on the surface, has a very extensive sphere of influence. The two suggestions Li Zhirui proposed were completed in just a few days!
Of course, they did not use the name of the Great Zhou Mountain Sect but had other people take the front line.
In this way, even if they were exposed, it wouldn’t implicate them.
One night, the current Emperor was wandering leisurely in the Imperial Garden, relaxing his mind. He suddenly saw a woman in a white dress, exuding an ethereal aura, drinking alone under the moon with a sorrowful expression.
That cool and proud demeanor immediately caught his attention, making it impossible for him to look away.
“Fu Hai, who is she? Why is she here?”