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Liu Lao Jiu walked alone beside the stone table in the courtyard, admiring the blooming Rhododendron while sipping on the wine he had just bought from a shop on the street. The sound of a cuckoo calling and the rustling of leaves from various garden plants filled the air around him.
"What’s wrong?" a girl in a fiery red dress approached Liu Lao Jiu, inquiring softly.
He couldn’t take his eyes off her exquisite face, filled with desire and warmth. Her high nose bridge, thick yet well-groomed eyebrows, and full lips complemented her striking amber-like eyes.
Her legs, exposed beneath the long skirt, did not resemble those of a noblewoman; they were slender yet powerful. Every time Liu Lao Jiu looked at them, he felt they must possess incredible strength. Although her figure was delicate, it was far from fragile.
There were subtle lines where muscles should be, sculpting the girl’s nearly perfect physique. She must have exercised regularly to maintain such an impressive form.
"I’m talking about Gu Ping," Liu Lao Jiu said. "I don’t deny it. Two days ago, he was like that—squatting in a corner with the information I gave him. Has he become reclusive? Poor kid, just stepping into society and already facing such harsh blows." He spoke about Gu Ping's situation as if it had nothing to do with him. "Wait, ask me again. I really don’t know about Great Jin’s Third Princess, Yang Yan. Is she the old emperor's daughter?"
That person—Yang Yan—now, I don’t deny it. The day after meeting Liu Lao Jiu—well, to be precise, it was the third day. Three days ago, Gu Ping had led Liu Lao Jiu to Jincheng and provided him with contact information that allowed Gu Ping to easily reach her. They had temporarily settled in that estate.
The estate had originally been confiscated by the court from Zhongshu Cheng Zhoucang but later became Yang Yan’s private garden after she cleverly negotiated it from Jin Huang, who was deeply enamored with her. In that garden, she could place her people without worry.
No one dared to cause trouble in her garden; all Great Jin citizens knew that Jin Huang had a Third Princess who despised embroidery and preferred strategizing battles instead.
She had gathered a group of maidservants to train with the Abyssal Guards; nearly a thousand maidservants initially participated in the training, but only a few survived. Some even claimed that Yang Yan had become a butcher.
When those officials learned that the thousand maidens had all been bought from various places, they fell silent. In truth, it wasn't that they had nothing to say; rather, those who dared to speak were stripped of their hats by Jin Huang and sent home.
At that time, everyone in the court, from high-ranking officials to lowly clerks, understood one thing: the princess, I Don't Deny, was a kind-hearted person who preferred not to provoke her.
However, some remained skeptical. They believed that one individual had lost their mind, insisting on a marriage alliance that would send the Third Princess off to a barbaric land. The next day, the Abyssal Guards presented evidence of corruption in court, and from then on, the Great Jin Dynasty lost one troublesome patient forever.
After that incident, everyone with a discerning eye realized another fact: Jin Huang had actually placed a girl in charge of the Abyssal Guards. Although she held no official title, no seal, and no treasury funds, this lack of constraints made her even more formidable.
In the eyes of many, the Third Princess was just a woman, perceived as weak in a world dominated by martial prowess. The belief that women were inferior to men was deeply ingrained in everyone's minds. Thus, it was thought that the Third Princess could never become Empress Dong because emperors were always male. Consequently, everyone chose to ignore the fact that she secretly led the Abyssal Guards, thinking how clever Emperor Dong was for allowing such a powerful institution to operate independently during a time of dynastic change.
Not long ago, feeling bored, Yuezi disguised herself as a man and went out to explore the mountains. It was there she encountered Liu Xia during the imperial examination. Disguised as a man herself, Yang Yan also participated in that examination and unexpectedly found herself outperformed by a young lad who had just come of age. The two ended up engaging in a poetic contest at Yang Yan's invitation, marking the beginning of their acquaintance.
What kind of person was he? He didn't seem like someone I should fear. I Don't Deny I gave him that little notebook; Gu Ping seemed as if he had retreated into himself.
Liu Lao Jiu placed all responsibility on Yang Yan's shoulders as if without her and Gu Ping, everything would have turned out differently.
From the moment Gu Ping met Yang Yan, Liu Lao Jiu understood why Gu Ping insisted on coming to Jincheng. Gu Ping was unaware that Liu Lao Jiu knew about Jade Void Sect being nearby; those Great Masters could crush them with just a flick of their fingers. The sight of Heavenly Cloud Dragon Swallowing the Moon was something everyone around Great Jin could witness; even ordinary cultivators could rival Heavenly Might.
Gu Ping had his reasons for insisting on this course of action. Now Liu Lao Jiu felt enlightened but also realized Gu Ping had already exhausted all options; he had finally met someone truly useful.
He wouldn't argue with me; he wanted to see him.
I wouldn't say I liked that foolish boy. He told me he felt hopeless now but warned me not to get too close to him for fear of bringing disaster upon myself.
Liu Lao Jiu spoke freely, but those listening had different thoughts.
Yang Yan squatted beside the blooming light purple Rhododendron, gently reaching out his Jade Leg to touch the open petals. His cheeks flushed slightly, mirroring the color of the flowers.
He had seen the intelligence reports; Chen Zongbiao was dead, and the Feiyuxuzong people were moving against them, likely with the Radiant Daoist involved. As for who initially struck, no one had seen it. It was possible that the Great Master had caused the overwhelming scene that day from a distance.
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