I was hiding from gods and demons at the beginning, but it turned out that I was the boss

After worrying about Yilan's safety, Kasna focused her attention on Meili.

"Are you sure you want to go to the Hunting Festival during the Summer Festival? I heard that it is still a bit dangerous there. Although there are no mid- to high-level monsters, there are also a lot of low-level monsters. And the carnival activities and hunting competitions are also a bit chaotic."

Meili laughed and said, "Don't worry, I'm already at the eighth level, so I'm not that weak. And Lan Zetong promised to accompany me."

"That's it. That would be safer. But you are getting engaged in October. Wouldn't it be good to travel alone now?"

Kasna was a little hesitant. Although the relationship between men and women in the empire was not so conservative, when it came to the marriage of princes and nobles, they still paid more attention to tradition and style.

Knowing that her mother would be worried, Mei Li had already prepared the answer, "Not only will he go, but Tasrei, Taslin, His Highness the Second, and His Highness the Fourth will also go together."

"It is said that Lord Aiden will invite many young people from the aristocratic circle this year, and even super idols from Tianqing Entertainment will come to help out. The activities and prizes will be extremely rich."

"Oh? Will the famous actresses from Tianqing Entertainment also come?" Kasna suddenly became interested.

Meili laughed and said, "That 'Lark' Miss Yina should be singing for the opening and closing ceremonies. If I have a chance, I can get your autograph back."

"Is she going too? Then remember to get an autograph. She sings so beautifully." Kasna nodded, nostalgic for the way her little daughter used to sing and learn the piano.

Meili's eyes were soft, and she felt deeply that Miss Yina really looked like her younger sister when she sang.

……

"If you go to the Hunting Festival, you'd better tell your uncle. If he is willing to follow, I will feel more at ease."

In the palace, Lan Zetu was sitting on a chair in the study room, frowning and looking at the adult Lan Zetong opposite.

"That place is crowded and crowded. Although it is lively, it is also risky."

"Edenbree appears to be a humble gentleman, but in fact he is also a hungry wolf. In the past two years, the tax revenue paid by the territory under his rule has been very small, and he has made some small moves in private."

"Being on guard is indispensable. After all, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth increased greatly after the sky lock was opened. They all became more capable and their hearts became bigger."

At this point, the fifty-three-year-old Lanzetu sighed. The gray hair on his forehead seemed to have grown a little more. Due to his continuous failure in promotion, he had become much older.

This is actually a problem that every cultivator has to face. Once you reach the eighth level of heaven, every time you advance to the next level, it is like a gamble.

If you win, your life will be increased and your body will be rejuvenated. If you lose, your cultivation will be regressed and your body will be burdened more.

If you fail twice in a row, you may even be injured and unable to make any progress at all, and your body will enter a period of decline.

Lan Zetu fell into the latter category. He failed to reach the ninth level twice. Not only did his cultivation level drop to the fifth level of the heavenly level, but his body was also seriously damaged.

Therefore, Tianba is a hurdle, and many people would rather stop at this level than take risks.

But as an emperor he had to reach a higher level, but unfortunately fate did not favor him. Fortunately, in the royal family, although Lan Zeqi failed to challenge the divine level, he returned to the semi-god level and was still able to intimidate the officials.

After sighing, Lanzetu added: "In addition, you and Meili's engagement ceremony is about to happen, so you must be more secure."

"As long as you get engaged smoothly, the influence of the Morton family will protect you. Meili's brother Dougal is very like his father and will be a big help to you in the future."

"I will be careful, father. It's just that it depends on my uncle's wishes."

Twenty-one-year-old Lan Zetong has perfectly inherited the advantages of Lan Zetu and Tasiqiong. He has a handsome appearance, a gentle breeze and a bright moon, and is chic and steady.

Hearing his father mention his uncle, he felt slightly uncomfortable.

Although his uncle has a high level of cultivation and has been teaching him martial arts seriously for eight years, he has an eccentric personality and is really difficult to get along with.

Lanzetu understood his dilemma just by looking at his expression.

"Let him make his own decision. Even if he doesn't want to go, there are ways to keep you safe. Besides, he controls the military after all, so you still need to get closer to him."

Lan Zetong frowned and nodded: "Yes. I understand what you mean."

"Well, today is the day for him to teach you. Go and study hard. The Lanze royal family is famous for its martial arts. You have great potential. Don't let me down."

Lanzetu waved his hand and asked him to retreat.

The heat of the summer afternoon made people feel uncomfortable, and the lingering worries made the wrinkles between the emperor's brows deepen.

In the past few years, there have been frequent high-level cultivators in the empire, and there are even some who have been promoted to the semi-god level, making the situation difficult to control.

In order to appease these super powerful people, Lanzetu gave them titles, fiefs, and rewards.

But ambitions are hard to control, and desires are hard to satisfy...

Especially since he failed to advance last year, the territorial taxes and tributes of many big nobles were significantly less than in previous years. This is a test and a dangerous signal.

In terms of establishing the crown prince, the Tas family has been putting pressure on him, and he also prefers the third prince Lan Zetong, but the time has not come yet.

Unless the Tas family also has a god, neither the Bai Jing family nor the Sumu family will agree. And behind their two families are the only two gods in the empire...

Lan Zetu raised the tea cup and took a sip of tea, sighing in embarrassment.

Su Mucheng controls the state religion, but he has had some physical problems in recent years. The secret report said that his hair was completely white and his appearance was withered, as if he had entered an advanced stage of decline.

Whether it's true or not, he has rarely appeared in front of people in recent years, which is a good thing.

But now the aristocratic representative on the state church council is Sumujie of the ninth level, and he is the uncle of the fourth prince.

What is even more troublesome is Bai Jingyan.

The former love rival actually advanced all the way to the divine level, and last year he invaded the Tukula province northeast of Palmar with great arrogance.

The reason was that the other lord's daughter molested him and damaged his body and mind...

Absolutely infuriating!

He, a great general, actually found such a poor excuse!

Using this excuse, he spent two days annexing Tukula and driving out all the local king's troops...

When the military headquarters responded, he sent a letter of apology and tribute, crying about his tragic experience!

But no matter what the negotiations, the land he occupied refused to be returned, and he said that he would manage it well in the future and share the worries of the royal family!

What a deception! Relying on your high cultivation level, you do shameless things!

Bang, Lanzetu smashed the tea cup into pieces.

Now it seems that in several southern provinces, Lorenzo, Lord of Medes, is still worthy of being a minister.

The taxes and tributes of Medes are paid in full every year, and they also take the initiative to reduce the royal salary that should be borne by the royal family. The relationship between the lord's local army and the border king's army has always been harmonious.

Moreover, the business and entertainment industries there have been developing particularly well in recent years, the people are stable and the living environment is good.

If only other provinces were like this...

Lan Zetu, who was almost bald, had his study tidied up and then wrote an imperial order.

The eighteen-year-old Princess Lanzeyu was given to Lorenzo as the successor countess.

This was considered an olive branch extended to him by the royal family.

Lan Zeyou is Tasqiong's daughter and Lan Zetong's biological sister. Needless to say, her appearance will definitely satisfy him.

Lorenzo entered the heavenly realm early, and now he is a powerful demigod. His handsome appearance is a perfect match for Lan Zeyu.

My picky daughter should also be able to accept it.

I hope this marriage can win over the border minister and help Lan Zetong...

……

I don’t know if my sister helped Lan Zetong, but she did cause trouble.

He was pulled away by Lan Zeyou as soon as he came out of Lan Zetu's study.

Lanzeyu also wanted to go to the Sadara Hunting Festival, but Tasqiong disagreed. So she asked her brother to intercede for her.

On the other side, Meili entered the palace and prepared to discuss travel matters with Lan Zetong. Then have afternoon tea with the queen.

So she went to the third prince's palace first.

The palace is located northeast of the Royal Palace, just around a royal garden.

Meili wore a one-shoulder, backless long dress popular among imperial ladies.

The long skirt is made of lavender tulle with flowing silk. There are tiny purple fluorite on the tulle, and the pleated silk is embroidered with complicated patterns.

Wearing such an exquisite long skirt on Mei Li makes her even more elegant and elegant, and her beauty is heavenly.

The palace servants bowed politely to her along the way.

Everyone knows very well that this beautiful woman is the future third prince's concubine, and may even be the next queen.

The servants of the Prince's Palace were very friendly to her, and even though Lan Zetong had not returned yet, they welcomed her into the palace.

On weekdays, Meili often went to the palace to meet with Lan Zetong and Lan Zeyou. She was familiar with the palace, so she went for a walk in the garden alone.

After a while, she heard some movement in the place where martial arts were practiced, and walked over happily.

Sure enough, it was the slender yet strong back, and the young man's crimson hair that burned like fire in Mei Li's heart under the scorching sun.

He seemed to have just been active and was a little hot. He was only wearing dark green trousers and black mid-calf boots. His upper body showed lean and smooth muscle lines. At this moment, he was bending over and lowering his head to wash his face in front of the water jets gushing next to the venue.

There was a blush on Meili's face. It was rare to see him like this, but it was very attractive...

She has been enamored with Lan Zetong since she was a child. The girl's feelings were buried for eight years, and finally she got her wish last year and got a response.

Mei Li tiptoed towards him quietly, her eyes filled with admiration and mischief.

Coming behind him, she smiled and stretched out her hands to cover her beloved's wet eyes.

"Guess who I am?"

The hair on the man's forehead was dripping with water, and the corners of his mouth curved. He took Mei Li's soft hand with both hands, pulled it down and wrapped it around his waist, and straightened up.

Meili was pulled onto his back, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore, it's me, Meili."

After the words fell, the man quickly picked her up and placed her on the damp marble fountain.

"Then let me tease you instead."

Mei Li was shocked. The man in front of her looked exactly like Lan Zetong, but it was not him!