Chapter 990: Chapter 993: Here to Cause Trouble, Aren’t You?
Shen Wu was arranged to stay in the palace, and the next day, the Empress’s emotions stabilized, accepting the fact that her master had reincarnated.
She summoned Shen Wu again, with the Emperor and the Crown Prince accompanying her.
"Shen Wu, now that I see you again, I definitely won’t let you leave us. I’ve thought about it, and decided to buy you a residence in the Capital City, and send some people to serve you. How about that?" The Empress said to him kindly.
Shen Wu dismissively replied, "Empress, this commoner does not wish to live off others, I want to make a living with my own skills."
The Empress was momentarily speechless, her expression somewhat awkward.
She underestimated him...
Then, Shen Wu calmly added, "This commoner previously served as the State Preceptor of a country. Over the years, I’ve learned some skills, and I think there are few people in this country who can surpass me. Therefore, this commoner has decided to inherit my master’s legacy, and I hope the Emperor and Empress will allow it."
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A flicker of surprise flashed in the Empress’s eyes; she truly underestimated him...
The Emperor sneered, "State Preceptor? Someone who deceives the masses with falsehoods; my Great Nan Dynasty doesn’t need such a deceiver!"
The Crown Prince, Chu Lingjun, secretly nodded. Yes, our country doesn’t need someone who deceives the masses. Father, please speak up quickly and let me deal with this deceiver!
Unexpectedly, Shen Wu gave a faint smile, raised his eyes to the Emperor, and calmly said:
"Deceiver? I am truly a human, how can I be a deceiver? Surely, the Emperor and Empress both possess discerning eyes, able to see who is a deceiver and who is a human..."
The Emperor and Empress immediately exchanged looks, their faces darkening!
This brat, he’s here to stir trouble!
Old grudges mixed with new ones, the Emperor smiled but not genuinely, saying, "Shen Wu, seeing your youthful appearance, there’s no rush to become a State Preceptor. I have high hopes for you. But before that, you should gain some experience. Well, how about this, you can first serve as the staff for the Crown Prince, and when the Crown Prince ascends the throne, you may then request to become the State Preceptor from him. What do you think?"
Shen Wu was startled; he appeared young because of his cultivation, which extended his lifespan.
Doesn’t the Emperor know exactly how old he is?
The Crown Prince, however, was secretly delighted; this God Stick has finally fallen into my hands. Father truly is wise, his son admires him greatly.
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