The Fourth Prince's Mansion.
A sword showdown that was overdue for four years ended with Li Ziye's victory.
The strength of the two may be between equals, but, as Li Ziye said, even if they fight a hundred times, the result will be the same.
Soldiers never tire of deceit, and when warriors fight, it is never the stronger who wins, but rather, the winner is stronger.
"Brother Li."
In the courtyard, Mu Bai looked at the person in front of him and said softly, "Isn't there a way to get the best of both worlds?"
"There is never the best of both worlds in this world."
Li Ziye responded calmly, "The royal family has been suspicious of the Li family for a long time. This has not been a secret for a long time. Does Your Highness think the royal family will change its mind?"
Mu Bai fell silent after hearing this.
"I am not embarrassing His Highness, nor am I saying that the royal family is at fault in this matter. I just want to tell His Highness that it is time to face reality."
Li Ziye said sternly, "The royal family, Mobei, the Li family, and even the demon clan in the far north, no one is right or wrong in matters in this world. It's just that they have different positions. However, opposing positions are always the same. The most difficult contradiction to reconcile is that His Highness has now officially reached the center of power of Dashang and can no longer remain aloof as before."
"Brother Li, what do you think I should do?" Mu Bai raised his head and asked.
"It's not what I think, it's what His Highness himself thinks about what you should do in the future."
Li Ziye said seriously, "Those in power are most taboo with being indecisive and swinging back and forth. The emperor may not be good at tactics, but he must be good at making judgments. As a friend, I hope to see His Highness make the choice he thinks is right without considering anyone else." , if you think it’s right, then that’s it!”
"Even if the decision I make will be detrimental to the Li family?" Mu Bai asked with slightly narrowed eyes.
"Um."
Li Ziye nodded and responded, "If His Highness is really determined to stand opposite the Li family, I won't think that His Highness has made the wrong choice. After all, His Highness is the prince of Dashang, and there is nothing wrong with siding with the royal family. "
"Brother Li, I will never be able to say these words as calmly as you." Mu Bai said with a complicated expression.
"That's because His Highness has always been well protected by the Queen."
An unspeakable smile appeared on Li Ziye's face, and he continued, "Although His Highness is in the royal family, he has not experienced too much helplessness in worldly affairs. However, the situation is different now. Your Highness should also learn to take on some things. You can't You can’t be more willful.”
"The royal way!" Mu Bai said two words softly.
"good."
Li Ziye nodded and said, "As the prince of the Great Shang Dynasty, His Highness must learn not only swordsmanship, but also the king's way."
"I don't like it," Mu Bai said.
"There are many things I don't like, and I don't even like intrigues."
Li Ziye said with a half-smile, "Okay, I won't mess with you anymore, I'll pay back what's due, and I'm going back."
After saying that, Li Ziye turned around and left without saying another word.
"Brother Li."
From behind, Mu Bai spoke and asked, "You told me at the beginning that you wanted to bring the Li family to the pinnacle of this world. In your opinion, what is the pinnacle?"
"Stand at the top, watch over the world, and achieve prosperity for a hundred generations!"
Li Ziye stopped, responded calmly, and left immediately.
In the courtyard, Mu Bai heard the former's answer, and his heart was filled with emotions.
In the prosperous EMI era, that was something that no Taoist sect could do.
Can just one Li family really reach such heights?
"I am bored."
Outside the palace, Li Ziye walked out, turned the fish intestine sword in his hand, and laughed softly to himself.
Did he set too high a goal for himself at the beginning?
This is so good, I almost lost my life.
However, the dream I have set must be realized even at the risk of my life.
To be honest, he was a little jealous of Mu Bai. His starting point was higher than others' finishing point.
It is a pity that the Great Shang Dynasty, which has flourished for thousands of years and has such a profound foundation, has not yet produced a saint-level emperor.
Mu Bai, if he didn't mess around, he might be a good king.
While thinking, Li Ziye walked quickly towards Li Yuan. Along the way, there were sneaky people following behind from time to time, but they were afraid of being discovered and did not dare to follow too closely.
Li Ziye knew this well and did not mention it clearly.
Whenever he goes out, he doesn't have three or five eyeliners following him, which is a bit unaccustomed to him.
Follow me, we are all working part-time, it is not easy.
Li Ziye himself was even a little touched by his understanding.
Not long after, Li Ziye stepped in front of Li Garden, looked back at the spies behind him, and showed a kind smile on his face.
If you have time one day, would you like to kill all these informants?
It's quite annoying to follow him all the time.
After a brief thought, Li Ziye gathered his thoughts and turned around to enter the mansion.
"Young Master."
Outside the inner courtyard, Xuan Ming appeared and saluted respectfully, "The things you asked me to do have been completed."
"Quite fast."
Li Ziye looked at the new shadow killer who had joined the Li family in front of him and smiled, "How are you, are you still used to it?"
"good."
Xuan Ming responded, thinking of Tianzhique's previous reminder, hesitating a little, and proactively said, "Young Master, I want a body-type technique."
"Shenfa?"
Li Ziye looked slightly stunned and asked in confusion, "I remember your body skills are pretty good. Why do you suddenly want to practice your body skills again?"
"My cultivation has been somewhat stagnant recently, so I can only find breakthroughs in body skills." Xuan Ming responded respectfully.
"Go find Mr. Ge."
Li Ziye thought for a while and said, "He has many techniques, pick one yourself."
"Pick it yourself?"
Xuan Ming raised his head, his eyes lit up, and asked, "Is everything okay?"
"It's just a technique, and it's not valuable. Just pick it up."
Li Ziye smiled and said, "The premise is that you can practice it successfully. I think it is quite difficult to re-cultivate the body method in your current situation. However, you can decide this matter yourself, and I will not interfere too much."
"Thank you, young master!"
Xuan Ming suppressed the excitement in his heart and saluted respectfully.
"If you decide to go, go and come back quickly. I'm short of people here."
Li Ziye warned, "It's best to come back as soon as you get the exercises. Don't expect Mr. Ge to give you advice. That old man is very stingy. He hasn't even given me advice for so many years. He is unreliable."
"My subordinates are leaving now!"
Xuan Ming responded and left quickly.
Seeing the former's anxious look, Li Ziye shook his head helplessly and walked back to the inner courtyard.
In a room directly opposite the inner courtyard, Taotao saw the young master coming back and said, "Young master, the matter is done."
"when?"
Li Ziye stepped into the room and asked.
"tomorrow."
Taotao said seriously, "Concubine Wen replied that she will find a way to get out of the palace to meet her."
