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Chapter 1425: The Silly Princess, the Little Emperor's Recruitment
Many people stayed awake that night, especially in the palace, where everyone from the emperor and the empress dowager to the palace maids and eunuchs were busy cleaning up the mess.

The battle between two people ended up with tens of thousands of people suffering. It has to be said that the destructive power of the grandmaster is truly terrifying.

According to statistics, in this battle, more than ten palaces and countless buildings were destroyed within the imperial palace, including some palace maids and eunuchs who were affected. This was despite the fact that they had been prepared in advance. If not for the arrangements, there would not have been just injuries, but countless deaths and wounds.

After reading these statistical data, Zhan Doudou felt his forehead swelling. If the temple was to be renovated, it would definitely not be completed without several million taels of silver.

However, when she thought of what Zhou Chen gave her, she felt relieved again. What was destroyed could be repaired, but what Zhou Chen gave her was an endless supply of wealth. Judging from the gold and silver alone, she had obviously made a fortune.

It's just that the commotion last night was too loud, and she didn't know how much of an impact it would have on the royal family in the future, but she had calculated that even if it would cause some waves, it should be controllable.

Ku He has returned to his secluded place. After Haitang Duoduo confirmed that Ku He was only injured and was not in danger, she returned to the palace and explained the situation to Zhan Doudou.

It was daybreak. Zhan Doudou, who had not slept all night, walked out of the hall and looked at the bright moon hanging in the sky. The horrific battle of last night was still echoing in his mind.

This was the first time she actually saw a battle between grandmasters, and she felt that her comment of "the most sacred in the world" was absolutely not an exaggeration.

Thinking that Zhou Chen was from Qing, she couldn't help but clench her fists with a complicated expression.

Nanqing already had two grandmasters, and now there is an even younger Zhou Chen. How come Nanqing can have three grandmasters, while Da Qi, which has always been the orthodox place, has only one grandmaster?

Originally, there were four grand masters in the world, two in Nanqing, one in Beiqi, and one in Dongyi City. Although it was not stated explicitly, the two grand masters of Beiqi and Dongyi City had obviously reached a tacit understanding to jointly fight against the gradually rising Nanqing.

But now there is one more grandmaster, a grandmaster from Nanqing, and the balance that was maintained with great difficulty was broken in an instant.

Three grand masters versus two grand masters, the result is obvious. As the emperor of Da Qi, how could she not be worried.

"We must win over Zhou Chen. Even if we can't bring him to Da Qi, we must not let him stand against Da Qi."

Thinking of this, she became more determined and couldn't help but think of her imperial sister. Zhou Chen obviously treated her imperial sister differently. This was an opportunity.

A light sound of footsteps was heard, and Haitang Duoduo walked to Zhan Doudou's side.

Their relationship is not just that of a monarch and his subject, they are also aunt and niece, and they are also good friends who grew up together and have a very close relationship.

"How is the Imperial Uncle?"

"I was slightly injured, but it's nothing serious. My master asked me to tell you that this young man is very powerful and it's best not to make an enemy of him."

Haitang Duoduo conveyed her master's words, and Zhan Doudou was not surprised.

"Even the Emperor's great uncle thinks so."

"Little Sister, do you think we can bring him over to our Da Qi side? He is only an earl in Nan Qing."

Haitang Duoduo said: "I really don't understand this kind of thing, but it's not that easy to win over a grandmaster."

"Of course I know. He is less than twenty years old. With the ability of a Grandmaster, he can probably live for more than a hundred years. If he can join the Great Qi, he can definitely protect the Great Qi for a hundred years."

There was a gleam in Zhan Doudou's eyes. In her eyes, Zhou Chen was simply a huge treasure and she wished she could hold him in her arms forever.

"He is in the emperor's sister's bedroom now."

"He really treats the princess differently. It might be just as you think."

"So, you also think my method is effective? But I'm worried that my sister alone may not be able to hold him down. Otherwise, how about you, little sister-in-law, also sacrifice yourself for Da Qi. After all, he is a grandmaster, so it's not a disadvantage. With the princess and the saint together, even if he is a grandmaster, they will definitely be able to take him down."

Zhan Doudou proposed to Haitang Duoduo with a smile, but Haitang Duoduo just rolled her eyes.

"I don't have that intention. So what if I'm a Grandmaster? My goal is to become a Grandmaster, too. I just need martial arts. I don't need a man."

Zhan Doudou laughed, she was just teasing. It would be fine for Zhan Pianpian, she was a member of the royal family of Da Qi, she would definitely be willing to sacrifice for Da Qi. Maybe it was not a sacrifice for her, she might be very willing to do so.

But Haitang Duoduo is different. She is the saint of Northern Qi, the last disciple of Grand Master Ku He, and nominally her elder. Such a person with her own opinions will naturally not be influenced by others.

"Shall we go to meet him at the Imperial Sister's place later?"

When Zhou Chen opened his eyes, he saw Zhan Pianpian sitting not far away, holding a lamp in his arms and dozing off.

A smile appeared on his face. After a night of healing, he had almost recovered.

He slowly stood up and walked lightly to Zhan Pianpian. As soon as he touched her body, she shuddered suddenly and waved the lamp reflexively.

Zhou Chen grabbed it and asked with a smile: "Why, do you want to kill me?"

When Zhan Pianpian saw that it was Zhou Chen, she was overjoyed.

"I'm sorry, I, I fell asleep, are you ok?"

Zhou Chen put the lamp aside and said softly, "It's healed now, thank you. If you hadn't been watching over me, I wouldn't have been able to heal my wounds with peace of mind."

Zhan Pianpian looked embarrassed: "I didn't do anything and fell asleep."

"I see you are very tired, go and have a rest."

"Are you leaving?" Zhan Pianpian asked anxiously.

Zhou Chen said: "It's just leaving the palace. You are an unmarried princess, I can't stay with you forever."

Zhan Pianpian pursed her lips. She wanted Zhou Chen to stay with her, but she also knew that this was unrealistic. This was the imperial palace and she was a princess. Zhou Chen was a grandmaster, but it was impossible for him to always accompany her as a princess. He also had his own things to do.

"But if you leave the palace, I won't be able to see you anymore."

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "Then I have an idea for you. Mr. Zhuang is a great writer. You can ask him to be your teacher and go to his residence to study. I think your queen mother and the little emperor will not object."

"Is it really possible?" Zhan Pianpian was very tempted, but a little uncertain.

"It really can."

Zhou Chen gave an affirmative answer. He knew that the Queen Mother of Northern Qi and the young emperor were both smart people. Perhaps they might have made arrangements against Zhan Pianpian in the past, but after he took Zhan Pianpian out of the palace, they would definitely change their minds.

Unless they really want to break up with him, people in power will never do such a stupid thing. For those in power, interests always come first.

"I think your queen mother will come to you soon, and when you bring this up, she will agree."

Zhan Pianpian barely considered it and immediately said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

After playing outside with Zhou Chen for half a month and coming back without any trouble or pressure, she had already developed a blind admiration for Zhou Chen. Since Zhou Chen said it was okay, then it must be okay.

"Your eyes are red, take a rest first."

Zhan Pianpian was indeed very tired. In fact, she hadn't slept well for several days. She was worried all day yesterday and was very physically and mentally exhausted. She really couldn't take it anymore.

But before she could stand up, Zhou Chen picked her up like a princess, scaring her so much that she screamed.

"what are you doing?"

Zhou Chen didn't say anything, he just carried her to the bed, helped her take off her shoes, and then covered her with a blanket.

"Go to sleep and have a good sleep."

His words seemed to have a hypnotic effect. Zhan Pianpian, with red cheeks, covered her face with the quilt and fell asleep unknowingly.

Zhou Chen helped her straighten the quilt before walking out of the bedroom.

There were several palace maids and eunuchs standing outside the hall. When they saw Zhou Chen coming out, they all saluted naturally without any screams or anything, as if they were not at all surprised by Zhou Chen's appearance.

Zhou Chen was not surprised. He had stayed here for a night. The Queen Mother of Northern Qi and the young emperor must know everything. The palace maids and eunuchs sent by them must be their confidants.

Walking out of the palace, Zhou Chen saw the various palaces that were destroyed by the battle last night. It would probably take several months for them to be restored.

After standing there for a short while, a eunuch came over and respectfully delivered a message.

"Sir, His Majesty has ordered that you be summoned..."

Zhou Chen straightened his collar and said calmly, "Let's go."

When she saw Zhan Doudou, she was having breakfast, and Haitang Duoduo was standing aside, talking all the time.

When the two saw Zhou Chen coming, they had different expressions, and Haitang Duoduo was more surprised.

When she went to see her master last night, her master was not in a very good condition. However, Zhou Chen did not look injured at all after just one night. Was he recovering too quickly?
"Sir, you haven't had breakfast yet, right? If you don't mind, you can join me."

Zhan Doudou's attitude was very calm and her tone was very gentle. Someone like Zhou Chen deserved her utmost courtesy.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will obey your command."

Zhou Chen has seen all kinds of scenes. He has been an emperor before, and he is much more majestic than Zhan Doudou. Naturally, he would not show any fear in front of such an empress.

"Isn't the Saint coming with us?"

Haitang Duoduo was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zhan Doudou. Zhan Doudou nodded at her, so she sat down without hesitation.

The three of them were eating, but Zhan Doudou was the first to speak.

"Sir, you must have seen the mess in the palace when you walked along just now."

"Of course. Your Majesty, are you looking for compensation from me? That won't do. I was very restrained last night. Master Ku He should bear the main responsibility."

Haitang Duoduo retorted: "How can you say that my master is primarily responsible for the fight between two people?"

Zhou Chen looked at her with a half-smile: "Isn't it true? The Saint should understand better than anyone else."

Haitang Duoduo certainly knew what happened last night, but she just said this to deny it.

Zhan Doudou said with a smile: "Sir, you misunderstood. What you gave me is priceless and much more important than the destroyed palace. I just want to say that the Grand Master is truly a sacred being in the world. The battle last night really opened my eyes."

"After the battle last night, the Emperor's uncle praised you very much, saying that you were the most talented person he had ever met."

"Master Ku He, you are too kind. I am just standing on the shoulders of giants, with some coincidences. I am not a genius."

If we only look at his age and achievements in this world, Ku He's praise is completely worthy, but the problem is that he knows his own situation.

The four great masters combined probably didn't live as long as he did. He has also traveled through so many worlds and has a broad vision. With the help of the golden finger, he has achieved what he has today.

His greatest talent is the system. With the help of the system, he can live countless years longer than others.

Time is his greatest gift.

"Sir, you are too modest. If even you are not considered a genius, then no one in the world dares to call themselves a genius."

Zhan Doudou praised Zhou Chen highly. Some of it was flattery, but most of it came from the heart. After all, the facts were in front of him.

"I wonder what your plans are next, sir?"

"Your Majesty has already investigated me, so he should know that I will not stay in Qi for long."

Zhan Doudou said indifferently: "It's hard to say. Although you are from Nanqing now, you may become a Qi citizen in the future. If you are willing to join Qi, I can agree to any conditions."

"Your Majesty is really anxious."

Zhou Chen did not refuse nor agree to Zhan Doudou's recruitment, but just smiled indifferently.

Zhan Doudou said calmly, "I have to be impatient. Sir, you are a great master. It won't be long before your name spreads all over the world. If I don't seize the opportunity, I'm afraid I won't have another chance in the future."

"Your Majesty is quite frank."

"Then what do you think, sir?"

Zhou Chen put down his chopsticks and said seriously, "Your Majesty may be disappointed. I am a lazy person. I am not willing to be loyal to anyone, nor do I want to make achievements. I just want to pursue what I want freely and do what I want to do."

"Whether it's Qing, Qi, or even Dongyi City, to me, they are all Central Plains countries. There is no difference. It's too tiring to participate in national-level struggles. Life is short, why make yourself so tired?"

Zhan Doudou said: "Sir, you are more open-minded than we can be, but this is how the world is. Where there are people, there are conflicts, and the same is true between countries."

"My Great Qi has been at war with Southern Qing for many years, and we don't have the upper hand. If you decide to help Southern Qing, my Great Qi will be unable to resist. By then, the world will change drastically, and wars will break out everywhere, and the people will suffer."

Zhou Chen praised sincerely: "Your Majesty is really eloquent, but I dare not bear this charge. I just said that I have no intention of fighting. The principle I follow is that if others do not offend me, I will not offend others. If someone offends me, I will return it tenfold."

The hall suddenly fell into silence. Zhan Doudou and Zhou Chen looked at each other, while Haitang Duoduo was quite nervous. This was the Grand Master, and if he was really irritated, she would not be able to stop him. The junior nephew didn't even know how to make some arrangements before talking to him.

After a long while, Zhan Doudou smiled again.

"I understand what you mean, sir. In fact, I also long for the life you are talking about, freely pursuing what you want to pursue and doing what you want to do. It sounds beautiful and enviable."

"Indeed, being an emperor is indeed a very tiring thing. You have to face different people every day and perform different shows. You even have to deceive yourself a lot of the time. This is true for men, not to mention women. So I also admire your majesty and the queen mother for making so many sacrifices to stabilize the Qi Kingdom."

Zhou Chen's words made Zhan Doudou and Haitang Duoduo's faces change. Zhou Chen specifically mentioned the Queen Mother, and his meaning was very clear. It was obvious that he had guessed what was going on with them.

"Sir, you really have a keen eye."

Zhou Chen smiled, didn't say anything else, and continued to eat breakfast.

"The princess complained to me before that it was difficult to eat hot meals in the palace. Come to think of it, it's true. It has to be transported and tested for poison. By the time you put it in your mouth, it's already cold."

"I still prefer hot meals to cold meals."

Zhan Doudou looked surprised. She didn't expect that Zhou Chen would bring up such a trivial matter during the conversation.

Haitang Duoduo suddenly agreed and said, "Yes, you are absolutely right. Eating in the palace is very troublesome."

"Right? The food in the palace is not only cold, but also not necessarily better than the food in restaurants outside. It just looks better, and the styles are very rigid. There are not as many styles as outside. The ingredients outside may not be as good as those in the palace, but..."

"Is that so? I heard that you have been taking the princess to visit Shangjing City recently. Is there any good restaurant that you can recommend to me? I will go and try it."

"There are indeed a few. There is one on the south side of Imperial Street..."

Looking at Zhou Chen and Haitang Duoduo discussing food, Zhan Doudou's mouth swelled slightly and he looked dazed.

Is it really appropriate for the two of you to discuss this in front of me?