CHAPTER 180: CHAPTER 170: MEN, WHAT ARE THEY EVEN GOOD FOR?

Spirit Jade sighed lightly after Ling Su agreed, saying, "Although Feng Qiwu has broken the deadlock, which is a good thing, there is still some unease in my heart." "Master, rest assured, I will definitely find out who the Alien Star is," Ling Su immediately replied.

Spirit Jade nodded, then looked at her with a serious expression and instructed, "And since Feng Qiwu’s fate has been resolved, there’s no need for you to sacrifice for the world like your aunt anymore. If you see Feng Wuchen... remember not to get emotionally involved, do you understand? Your talents surpass those of your aunt; I hope you won’t become as entangled in emotions as she did, forgetting your duty."

Ling Su nodded, speaking gently, "Please rest assured, Master, I won’t."

Have feelings for a man?

Ha!

Is cultivation boring, or isn’t divination fun?

She definitely won’t be like her foolish aunt, losing her life over a man.

Her goal has always been singular, to pursue the ultimate path.

Men? Just useless distractions.

If they block her path... they must die!

Of course, there’s no need to tell Master all this.

...

With less than ten days to go until the Grand Assembly, envoys from various nations have begun arriving in the Capital City.

In the past, it was naturally Feng Qiwu, the Crown Prince, who handled the reception of these envoys. However, this year Feng Qingyang intended to weaken Feng Qiwu’s power, coupled with Feng Qiwu’s own disinterest in such thankless tasks, he voluntarily stepped down. Hence, the responsibility fell on Feng Changge and Feng Wuchen.

Originally, Feng Wuchen wanted to take this task on alone, given that Bai Wanwan would help him predict the events of the Grand Assembly, ensuring Da Qin didn’t lose face no matter what.

Thus, it would also show others that even without Feng Qiwu, Da Qin still had him, Feng Wuchen.

Compared to Feng Qiwu, he, Feng Wuchen, was equally capable.

But unexpectedly, Feng Changge wanted to insert himself into the situation, and the father actually agreed.

As a result, the task of welcoming the envoys fell to him and his eldest brother together.

...

Bai Susu was not surprised to hear that Feng Qiwu declined the task of receiving the envoys.

Because in the original plot, Feng Qiwu didn’t participate in this Grand Assembly either.

Even, as he was temporarily unable to appear due to losing control and going mad during the autumn hunt, the envoys from various nations tried their best to embarrass Da Qin upon hearing the news.

However, with Bai Wanwan, the reincarnated individual, present at the time, Feng Wuchen was able to deftly defuse all the challenges.

Thus, Feng Wuchen began to make a name for himself in front of various nations.

As for Feng Changge, after being caught in an illicit affair with Consort Li by the schemes of Bai Wanwan and Feng Wuchen, a furious Feng Qingyang directly ordered him demoted to commoner status and thrown into the Silian Palace, where he soon died.

From then on, Feng Wuchen completely removed Feng Changge, his formidable rival, and Bai Wanwan gradually emerged from the shadows of the previous life due to Feng Changge’s death, focusing solely on opposing Feng Qiwu.

However, as the main antagonist of the entire story, Feng Qiwu was naturally not easy to deal with.

Even though Bai Wanwan had the advantage of reincarnation, during subsequent confrontations, she was repeatedly outmaneuvered by Feng Qiwu, facing several life-threatening situations.

...

After leaving the Imperial Study Room, Feng Wuchen immediately smiled at Feng Changge and said, "Eldest Brother, we brothers must join forces to make sure the Grand Assembly is a success this time."

Hearing this, Feng Changge smiled faintly.

Then he nodded in agreement, saying, "Third Brother has spoken rightly, since father entrusted us with such an important task, we must ensure it is done well so as not to disappoint father."

Feng Wuchen nodded repeatedly, then revealed his intention, "Indeed, but since you are my elder brother, you should lead this effort. I will certainly assist you well in executing the tasks. If there are any decisions I can’t make, I fear I might have to trouble you for advice. At that time, please don’t find me bothersome."

Though he had been using carrier pigeons to communicate with Bai Wanwan all this time, he hadn’t met her in person.

Without meeting her in person, he couldn’t fully ascertain if her heart was still with him.

Therefore, he had to meet her to be sure, and only then could he be at ease.

But finding no suitable reason to visit Feng Changge directly would surely raise his suspicions.

Using the excuse of discussing the logistics of the Grand Assembly would avoid arousing Feng Changge’s doubts.

And Feng Changge didn’t ponder too much over it; he assumed Feng Wuchen’s intent was merely to have more grounds for shifting blame should anything go wrong.

So, he nodded and said, "No problem at all. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, just come to me."

Inwardly, he was sneering: Though whoever leads carries the heavier responsibility.

Yet similarly, whoever leads, if things go well, achieves the greater credit.

He would make sure the father and all civil and military officials know that he, Feng Changge, is no less competent than Feng Qiwu and a hundred times stronger than Feng Wuchen, who fears responsibility.

...

Bai Mansion.

Prime Minister Bai returned home looking troubled and hardly touched his dinner.

Seeing this, Bai Susu couldn’t help but ask, "Grandfather, why do you look so distressed? Have you encountered something troubling? Let me know, I might be able to provide some insight."

Inwardly, she was quite surprised.

Prime Minister Bai is a very astute person, what matter could possibly trouble him like this?

Upon hearing Bai Susu’s words, Prime Minister Bai finally spoke: "It’s about the Grand Assembly. This time, the emperor has tasked the Eldest Prince and Third Prince with it."

"Isn’t that a good thing?" Bai Susu replied.

Prime Minister Bai looked at Bai Susu and then asked, "In the past, this matter was always handled by the Crown Prince. Now it’s given to the Eldest Prince and Third Prince, aren’t you concerned that the Crown Prince is gradually being sidelined from the court?"

Bai Susu immediately gave a calm smile, "Given the Crown Prince’s capabilities, what is there to worry about? Even if he hasn’t taken up this task, he is still the Crown Prince, isn’t he?"

"What if the emperor is actually aiming to support the Eldest Prince and Third Prince, marginalizing the Crown Prince?" Prime Minister Bai countered.

Upon hearing this, Bai Susu laughed heartily.

"Grandfather, you’re overthinking. If those two could outdo the Crown Prince, they wouldn’t have failed to remove him from the position even when his reputation was in tatters."

To put it bluntly, they weren’t capable before, and they won’t be capable in the future.

Were it not for Bai Wanwan and Feng Wuchen being the protagonists of this world, given an author-endorsed cheat, and Feng Qiwu burdened with a death debuff, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Feng Qiwu.

"You’re certainly perceptive," Prime Minister Bai couldn’t help but smile.

"I merely trust in the Crown Prince’s strength," Bai Susu said with some pride in her heart.