"That's right. To make things easier in the palace, we'll call them Ruoruo and Chu Zhong from now on."
Li nodded to show that he understood. Then, recalling what Ying Zheng had summoned him to discuss earlier, he omitted certain details and spoke with Shi Lan again before finally going to sleep.
Early the next morning, Li watched three maidservants file in to help him wash and dress, and he still felt as though he were in a dream.
Dealing with Ying Zheng truly was the most mentally exhausting thing. As a result, he had slept deeply last night without even circulating his internal energy.
"Young Master, His Majesty sent someone this morning with word that you are to set out for Little Sage Village today." Shi Lan entered, dressed in casual clothes.
"Has Master Xiaomeng arrived yet?" Li replied offhandedly.
"I heard she has already entered the Qin capital, but she has matters of her own to attend to. Still, she has sent word that she will not delay the Empire's important affairs."
At that, Li merely raised an eyebrow. This Master Xiaomeng certainly knew how to put on airs. What she meant was that he should set out first with the Six Sword Slaves, while she would come later.
A woman so arrogant truly made Li curious to see what she was capable of.
Only after the maidservants had all left did Shi Lan step closer. "Do not underestimate Xiaomeng of the Taoist Heavenly Sect. Even when I was on Mount Shu, I had heard of her fame."
"Mount Shu? You had heard of her?" Li adjusted his collar and asked casually.
"Yes. Although Mount Shu has always remained detached from worldly affairs, cultivating immortality and studying the Dao, we still have a few factions with whom we