Embroidered Uniform Guard: I Can Plunder Talents-Chapter 297 - 74: The Young Emperor Begins Laying Backup Plans! Escape? Not Needed at All

Chapter 297: Chapter 74: The Young Emperor Begins Laying Backup Plans! Escape? Not Needed at All

"Fu Zhengqing came looking for you?"

Just as he arrived at the study room, Yan Shuzhu’s first words stunned Ye Liuyun for a moment.

"Is this something you found out too?"

That was unexpected.

Yan Shuzhu’s sources must be exceptionally sharp.

"Of course not; I guessed it!"

If I had such a powerful intelligence network, I wouldn’t be so often shackled when taking action.

"I just felt that, given your personality, you wouldn’t back down without reason!"

The one capable of making Ye Liuyun back down and stop targeting those people,

the only possibility Yan Shuzhu could think of was that Grandmaster Fu Zhengqing stepped in.

Clever, as expected.

He shrugged.

Ye Liuyun didn’t deny it and instead appeared helpless, saying.

"There’s nothing I can do, this Grandmaster personally stepped in and offered to do me a favor; I can’t disrespect that!"

Even though he said that,

Ye Liuyun’s words implied not a shred of respect for Grandmaster Fu Zhengqing, instead hinting at a bit of cynicism.

As though he looked down upon Grandmaster Fu Zhengqing.

What’s there to respect about a Grandmaster constantly shackled by others.

"Fu Zhengqing indeed regards Yan Jiang highly!"

Going to such lengths for Yan Jiang.

Yan Shuzhu had underestimated the relationship between Fu Zhengqing and Yan Jiang before.

"But it’s all just calculations!"

Ye Liuyun wasn’t too concerned.

Fu Zhengqing merely found Yan Jiang useful for now, but if Yan Jiang fails to fulfill his tasks in the future,

Ye Liuyun could already envision,

Fu Zhengqing will be the first to want to eliminate Yan Jiang at any cost.

",,, "

Yan Shuzhu didn’t refute, naturally understanding this truth too.

Calling Ye Liuyun here wasn’t about discussing this matter; it was merely mentioned in passing.

"Ye Liuyun!"

"Hmm?"

Seeing Yan Shuzhu speak his name so formally, Ye Liuyun looked over curiously.

"You should know, the Old Emperor is about to break through the barrier!"

Rumors within the palace say that the Old Emperor will break through within two months at most.

As for who spread such rumors, Yan Shuzhu didn’t need to think; besides Wei Hongfang, no one else had the ability to spread rumors like that within the palace.

The reason behind this,

is not hard to fathom.

Probably to pave the way for the Old Emperor, helping some in the palace recognize that the throne ultimately belongs to the Old Emperor, so they don’t ruin their prospects at this moment.

"Land Immortal stage, huh!"

Ye Liuyun sighed in admiration.

The Old Emperor breaking through implies he reached the Land Immortal stage.

For someone of such cultivation, Ye Liuyun has only heard others describe it with awe, as if a Martial Artist at the Land Immortal stage is truly a celestial being.

Given the chance, Ye Liuyun is eager to see firsthand how formidable this so-called Land Immortal could be.

"Now is not the time for sighs!"

Seeing Ye Liuyun seemingly unaware of the gravity of the situation, Yan Shuzhu felt a bit helpless.

"I’ve already arranged a future for Lv Lan!"

"?"

This statement pulled Ye Liuyun back from his thoughts, looking over with surprise.

Speaking of which, he didn’t see Lv Lan in the study today.

"Before being enthroned, I had a good relationship with an elder of the Sword Spirit Sect, and I’ve already communicated with them. They’re willing to accept Lv Lan as their Closed-door Disciple. With the Sword Spirit Sect’s protection, even the Old Emperor won’t trouble Lv Lan!"

The Sword Spirit Sect is renowned for its sword arts cultivation and is a well-known First-class Sect. It’s said that the Sect Leader of the Sword Spirit Sect is at the full-circle Grandmaster stage.

Although Lv Lan vowed to follow Yan Shuzhu to the end,

Yan Shuzhu can’t just stand by and watch Lv Lan get into trouble and naturally must arrange an escape route for her.

"Your Majesty has quite the connections; the Sword Spirit Sect is several dynasties away from our Great Qian, yet you managed to connect!"

Indeed, the Sword Spirit Sect is not within the territories of the Great Qian Dynasty.

In fact, it lies quite far away.

Separated by several dynasties, even if the Old Emperor’s reach is vast, it can’t extend that far; a Land Immortal is mighty, yet the Old Emperor as a Land Immortal, comes with flaws and limitations, not truly unrestricted.

"I didn’t say this for you to jest!"

Seeing Ye Liuyun even at such a time, not tense but rather joking, Yan Shuzhu rolled his eyes at Ye Liuyun.

Do you realize the seriousness of the situation?

"With Father emerging from seclusion, I’ll have to return the throne. At that time, those around me will certainly be purged!"

Given the father-daughter bond, Yan Shuzhu herself probably won’t perish.

Yet Yan Shuzhu is keenly aware of her father’s suspicious nature, and he may erase all traces of her reign as Emperor the moment he retakes the throne.

This moment, Yan Shuzhu isn’t sure if she should be grateful for not amassing too many followers.

Saves a lot of time.

"If you wish, I can also secure a disciple status for you within the Sword Spirit Sect. If Sword Spirit Sect doesn’t appeal, I know some elders from other sects, although not as renowned as Sword Spirit Sect, still decent!"