"Indeed."
Li Shimin nodded, deeply agreeing with Verdant Green Maiden's words. Yet he had never expected that, as a heavenly maiden who had cultivated on Maoshan for many years and kept herself apart from worldly affairs, she would be so familiar with the scrambling of flies and skulking of dogs in this world. She truly was worthy of being acquainted with his teacher!
In Li Shimin's eyes, Shunde Heavenly Maiden possessed such insight surely because of his teacher.
His teacher was the perfect immortal!
"Enough! I won't disturb you any longer. I'll be leaving first."
Verdant Green Maiden had no idea what Li Shimin was thinking. After finishing her tea, she rose and headed outside.
"Wait—"
Li Shimin suddenly called out to stop her.
Verdant Green Maiden paused and turned back.
"Is there something else?"
Li Shimin looked at Verdant Green Maiden. After a brief moment of thought, he said, "Please do not tell anyone else what we discussed earlier, Heavenly Maiden! Especially not Your Majesty."
"If he learns of it, I'm afraid it will not be good for you."
Even at a time like this, he was still thinking of others instead of himself?
Truly...
"Good lad!"
"Don't worry. Nothing bad will come of it for me."
Verdant Green Maiden smiled and reassured Li Shimin.
She waved her hand and took her leave. Only after Li Shimin was left alone in the main hall did he let out a long sigh toward the heavens.
"Ha..."
"From now on, I shall walk this path!"
"There is no way back."
That was simply Li Shimin's nature. Either he did not act at all, or, once he chose to act, he would leave himself no reason to retreat. At this moment, there was more behind him than just his family—there were also