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It would be unreasonable to let Miss Wang succeed first.
In terms of looks and figure, this princess is no less beautiful than Miss Wang.
Although she is knowledgeable in poetry and quite talented, this princess is knowledgeable in Taoist magic.
Pingyang, you'd better be careful; this woman is not easy to win over.
Mu Nanzhi was still examining the cards in Lin'an's hand, "Oh, oh, oh... I see..."
After giving his instructions to Lin'an, Wang Simu smiled and surveyed the situation.
Lin'an was the first to become familiar with the rules, but they are still not familiar with them, which means they haven't memorized them at all.
The Heavenly King's harem is quite harmonious...
After a few more rounds, Lin'an, Xu Lingyue, and Princess Pingyang each had their wins and losses.
Mu Nanzhi's little treasure trove is almost empty.
After losing her last piece of silver, she was already somewhat desperate.
She held a two of bamboo in her hand, about to discard it, "Mistress..."
"Idiot, don't play this card." A familiar voice echoed in Mu Nanzhi's mind.
It’s the national teacher!
Why is the Imperial Advisor here? Does the Imperial Advisor also play mahjong? Does the Imperial Advisor often spy on the Heavenly King's Palace?
Upon hearing Mu Nanzhi's card, Xu Lingyue lowered her head to look at the card, seemingly oblivious to what she had heard.
Wang Simu and Princess Pingyang's eyes lit up, clearly showing their anticipation.
"Sorry, I took the wrong one." Mu Nanzhi put the two of bamboo back.
"Draw one." Following Luo Yuheng's instructions, Mu Nanzhi drew a strip.
"Luo Yuheng, you actually know how to play mahjong," Mu Nanzhi replied in her mind.
"Idiot, I can see their cards. Besides, this is something for kids."
"Hehe!" Mu Nanzhi smiled sweetly, her confidence soaring.
This is like having a third eye; how could we possibly lose?
Sure enough, Mu Nanzhi didn't lose in the next few laps.
Not only did they not lose, they won more and more.
Princess Pingyang's silver mountain was decreasing at a visible rate.
Despite racking her brains and doing her best to calculate, Xu Lingyue still lost two laps.
The look in her eyes as she looked at Mu Nanzhi gradually turned into one of admiration.
Princess Mu is indeed wise beyond her years. The Heavenly King said she is the reincarnation of the ancient immortal tree, and she is truly hiding her true abilities!
Despite her arrogance and intelligence, Xu Lingyue couldn't gain any advantage.
Who would have thought that Princess Mu, who seemed so innocent, was actually a true queen!
Wang Simu nervously wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead and repeatedly apologized to Lin'an.
"Princess, I'm so sorry, Princess Mu's cards were just too good..."
Biao Biao touched the silver in front of her, raised her snow-white chin, and said proudly, "It's nothing!"
"After you arrived, my luck has clearly turned around!"
"Sister Simu, you don't need to blame yourself. With you here, I obviously won more!"
Princess Pingyang's bright eyes inadvertently swept over Mu Nanzhi.
So, Princess Consort Mu, you're targeting me, aren't you?
You usually seem so carefree and easygoing, like a carefree fairy, but it turns out you're actually quite cunning!
In just the past hour, Mu Nanzhi has clearly taken control of the situation.
Even Xu Lingyue, the mastermind behind the scenes, lost the initiative.
What's even more terrifying is that Mu Nanzhi acted as if everything was unexpected.
It seemed like he was being casual, and he won without even realizing it.
He even had to knock over the cards himself and rummage through them for a long time before he realized what hand he had won.
Such cunning, truly shrewd and experienced.
They say old ginger is spicier, and today I've truly witnessed that!
After a few more rounds, Princess Pingyang lost all her silver!
The water level in front of Xu Lingyue and Lin'an gradually dropped to the bottom.
Wang Simu was extremely nervous, while Lin'an was more relaxed.
"Sister Simu, I don't blame you."
"Even Sister Pingyang lost, which shows that Aunt Mu is truly hiding her true strength."
As soon as she finished speaking, Mu Nanzhi raised an eyebrow. "Lin'an, you!"
Biao Biao bit her lip and apologized repeatedly, "Sister Nan Zhi, I was just using the wrong thing before."
Mu Nanzhi nodded, "It's alright, it's alright, let's continue!"
Just then, a golden light landed, and the beautiful Imperial Preceptor, dressed in a Taoist robe, appeared before the group of women.
"How can it be nothing serious?" Luo Yuheng's gaze made Lin An tremble.
"Since everyone is here, let's get things cleared up right here."
"So that if any of you upset me, others will say that I killed someone without teaching them."
She turned her gaze to Xiaogang, "You came from the palace, didn't you?"
"Go, summon the Empress. I have something to say to her."
"Tell her that I and Li Lang have returned from Yongzhou and have something to discuss with her."
The three princesses, Princess Pingyang, Wang Simu, and the maid Xiaogang stared at Luo Yuheng in astonishment.
The imperial advisor today... something's not right...
Is this a sign that he's trying to steal the Empress's position as the rightful wife?
Chapter 414 The Imperial Preceptor Suppresses the Princess, Lin'an Resists the Imperial Preceptor, Huaiqing Upholds the Pretender
The Imperial Observatory, the Bagua Platform.
After Luo Yuheng left, Li Chang'an was exchanging information with the supervisor.
The supervisor informed Li Chang'an of the current situation in some Buddhist kingdoms in the Western Regions, and that the conflict between Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism in Aranya was becoming increasingly fierce and the contradictions were extremely deep.
The Buddha's slumber kept the Bodhisattvas and Arhats in a state of confrontation. However, this also made them less wary, waiting for the conflict to escalate. When it reached a point where it was inevitable to erupt, infighting would break out in Aranya.
The supervisor smiled and said, "Under such circumstances, shifting the blame is the best option."
When domestic conflicts cannot be contained, the best solution is to wage war against foreign powers.
Li Chang'an sighed inwardly, realizing that human nature has commonalities.
"The Buddhist sect has already suffered losses in this regard. Aren't you afraid that Xu Pingfeng will also go back on his word like you? You should know that the Great Feng Dynasty is the most untrustworthy."
“This time is different!” The supervisor took a sip of wine and said slowly, “The Buddhist sect doesn’t care whether Xu Pingfeng keeps his promise.”
Li Chang'an scoffed, "The Buddhist sect wants to unify the nine provinces?"
If the mission is only to spread Christianity in the Central Plains, it will inevitably repeat the mistakes of the reign of Emperor Wuzong.
The supervisor sighed softly, "This world is far larger than you know. Confucianism has been passed down for over two thousand years without interruption. Zhao Shou knows quite a few secrets, perhaps even more than I do."
But he was too low-key, no, the entire Confucian school was too low-key.
Li Chang'an asked, "Did the Supervisor already know that Xu Pingfeng and the Qianlong City faction were hiding in Yunzhou?"
The supervisor said calmly, "I am not omniscient or omnipotent, nor can a superior being be omniscient or omnipotent. As for now, Yunzhou no longer belongs to the Great Feng."
As he spoke, he gazed south and chuckled softly, "Now that you have reached the extraordinary level, I will tell you some secrets."
Back then, I supported Emperor Wuzong in purging corrupt officials from the court, and started by declaring independence from Emperor Wuzong's fiefdom in the south.
Using that fiefdom as a base, they expanded step by step, gradually encroaching on surrounding states until they reached the capital. Why didn't my teacher kill me beforehand?
For a second-rank Qi cultivator, supporting an emperor and becoming a loyal subject is primarily about refining one's destiny. It's about occupying a continent and cultivating its destiny.
In this process, they will become increasingly powerful, which is the origin of the name "Qi Cultivator". Until they gradually conquer the entire Central Plains and establish a dynasty, they will become a First-Rank Heavenly Mandate Master.
Within their own territory, Qi cultivators are virtually invincible.
Li Chang'an nodded, "The supervisor is practically invincible within the Great Feng territory!"
"You mean, Xu Pingfeng is practically invincible in Yunzhou? By the time you realized he was hiding in Yunzhou, he had already quietly conquered the entire region."
The supervisor said calmly, "I didn't notice when they stole the fortune."