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”Boss, His Majesty has decided to take action against West State!”

”Currently, it’s rumored that either General Sun Zheng or General Liang Qishan might be chosen to lead the expedition. There are 150,000 troops in the local area east of West State, and the Imperial City plans to send 350,000, forming an army of 500,000 to attack West State.”

At the Qin Mansion, Zhou Yang and Xiao Zhuang reported to Qin Tian.

Qin Tian was already aware of this matter as it had been discussed in a previous Ministry of War meeting.

The current Ministry of War, in the absence of the War King, is temporarily led by General Xie Feihong, one of the four Great Generals.

As the foremost of the four Great Generals, Xie Feihong’s influence in the Imperial City’s military matters is second only to the War King and the War God, undoubtedly ranking him within the top three.

Qin Tian had attended the expanded meeting of the Ministry of War and heard this news.

Of course, during the expanded meeting, he also saw Murong Tiannan. However, both of them had a stern expression and didn’t speak to each other.

”I know. Look, there’s some mystery here. Sun Zheng is the Crown Prince’s man, while Liang Qishan is the Ninth Prince’s man. I don’t know what the Ice Emperor is considering. Let’s wait and see.”

Qin Tian said, ”What do you think?”

Xiao Zhuang replied, ”Can’t see much at the moment. If there’s an opportunity, why doesn’t the boss try it?”

Qin Tian laughed, ”You want me to lead an army of 500,000 to attack West State? I think it can work, but probably not a single person in the court would think I’m capable, so let’s not think about it for now.”

Zhou Yang nodded, ”What’s most important now is to see whom the Ice Emperor chooses to lead the expedition. His choice might indicate his favor towards one side. After all, if they return victorious from West State, it will be a monumental achievement, one that could lead to a title of marquis!”

Qin Tian nodded, ”With the downfall of the War King, whom the Ice Emperor favors now becomes very important.”

In the following days, the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince staged one power struggle after another in the Imperial Palace, putting on various performances in front of the Ice Emperor.

Even though the Ice Emperor was shrewd and cunning, these two men were his sons, and he planned to pass the throne to one of them. Though wise outsiders can see clearly, those involved in the matter often lose clarity. In front of his two sons’ antics, the discerning and crafty Ice Emperor found himself indecisive.

Finally, when the Empress intervened, the Ice Emperor made a decision, influenced by her persuasive words, to have Sun Zheng lead an army of 400,000.

This meant that between the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince, the Ice Emperor chose the Ninth Prince.

This decision shocked the court.

As the Crown Prince was already established, the Ice Emperor’s public favor towards the Ninth Prince left the court officials puzzled—did he intend to depose the Crown Prince and support the Ninth Prince?

Overtly and covertly, officials began to split into two factions: those supporting the Crown Prince and those supporting the Ninth Prince.

Of course, besides these two factions, there were also those who remained neutral, but they were fewer in number compared to the two factions.

Qin Tian was one of those neutral officials, indeed one of the few with military power still remaining neutral.

Earlier, Qin Tian was concerned the Ninth Prince might retaliate due to the Yang Jin incident. After coordinating with Duan Xiaodao, he learned the Ninth Prince was focused on the power struggle with the Crown Prince and suspected Qin Tian to be the Ice Emperor’s man, hence temporarily not planning any actions against him.

This situation allowed Qin Tian to enjoy some leisure.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Qin Tian concentrated on cultivation, savoring the peace.

”Young Master, you’re now at the Small Immortal Realm Peak. Dual cultivation won’t be much help to you, given my strength, as dual cultivation offers little benefit beyond the Small Immortal Realm.”

These days, Qin Tian invited Du Qiuniang for dual cultivation.

Du Qiuniang assumed Qin Tian wanted to enhance his cultivation, promptly explaining.

Qin Tian chuckled, ”Can I help you improve your cultivation?”

”That’s possible...”

”Then that’s settled. Let’s go, I’ll help you advance your cultivation. Hehe.”

Having not spent intimate time with Du Qiuniang for a while, now with some free time, Qin Tian was in a good mood, and naturally, his intentions were not just about cultivation; he also wanted to relax.

”Young Master, it’s daytime. We’ve just had lunch...”

Seeing Qin Tian’s suggestive look, Du Qiuniang naturally understood his intentions, her face reddening instantly. She said, ”How about tonight? I’ll serve you tonight.”

”We can continue tonight, but we shouldn’t waste the daytime. Let’s go! Haha.”

In the courtyard, Qin Tian directly carried Du Qiuniang towards his bedroom.

Du Qiuniang was startled but delighted, seeing Qin Tian didn’t mind daytime activities, she stopped overthinking, wrapping her arms around Qin Tian’s neck. Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed from outside.

Both Qin Tian and Du Qiuniang froze.

The two of them were dumbfounded, their actions halted in shock.

”Boss, good news, good news, exceptional good news!”

Outside the room, Xiao Zhuang’s joyful voice came, he had reached the door, ready to knock.

Qin Tian feared the guy might just burst in, quickly replying, ”Third Brother, I’m still asleep. What’s the good news?”

”Hehe, Boss, guess who’s here?”

”Damn, isn’t it you who came? Are you playing games with me?” Qin Tian looked embarrassed.

Xiao Zhuang hadn’t responded yet, when another voice sounded, ”Xiao Zhuang, you can go busy yourself, I’ll go in to see him.”

Hiss!

Upon hearing the voice, both Qin Tian and Du Qiuniang were startled!

It’s Fan Bing’s voice!

Fan Bing has arrived in the Imperial City?!

Qin Tian looked at Du Qiuniang, and Du Qiuniang looked at Qin Tian. At that moment, neither of them wore anything in bed, and they were physically connected. Moreover... since this was Qin Tian’s private courtyard, only a few close brothers like Xiao Zhuang were allowed in, so at this time Qin Tian’s bedroom door wasn’t closed!

”Qin Tian, now it’s afternoon, and you’re still sleeping?” Outside the door, Fan Bing’s voice came, ”Come open the door. I’m Bingjie, I came to the Imperial City without telling you, haha, wanted to surprise you.”

The door to my room rang with Fan Bing knocking.

Qin Tian took a deep breath, thinking, Bingjie, this isn’t surprising me, this is terrifying me!

If I’m scared impotent, it affects you too!

”Bingjie, wait a moment, I’m getting dressed, I’ll open the door soon.”

Coming back to his senses, Qin Tian glanced at Du Qiuniang, embarrassingly responding.

Squeak~

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, the bedroom door was already pushed open by Fan Bing!