After bidding farewell to his teacher, he set out for Heaven Dou City.
It would not be long before Qian Renxue could retire in triumph. She would no longer need to remain in Heaven Dou City as emperor, with her freedom restricted.
Of course, she still had to work even harder during this final period.
Although most of the upper ranks of the Heaven Dou Empire were already Spirit Hall's people, there were still quite a few stubborn holdouts.
What Jiang Chen and Qian Renxue needed to do was eliminate those people.
They did not need to be killed. They could be demoted, framed, exiled...
Two days later, Jiang Chen returned to Heaven Dou City and began working with Qian Renxue to deal with those stubborn elements.
Inside the Imperial Study, Jiang Chen looked at the list Qian Renxue had given him and asked in surprise, "You've already made all the arrangements?"
Qian Renxue nodded. "The plan is already nearing its end, so naturally I had to prepare early. Some of the good officials have merely been demoted; once the empire stabilizes, they can be promoted again. As for those parasites, get rid of them all."
"Then there's no need for me to do anything."
He had rushed all the way from Spirit City, only to find that he was not needed after all.
Qian Renxue rose and walked behind Jiang Chen, gently massaging his shoulders.
"You've been fighting in the Star Luo Empire and traveling everywhere these past few days. You've worked hard. During these final days, you should get some proper rest." Qian Renxue's voice was so gentle that Jiang Chen's heart was nearly melting.
"Mm, then pamper your husband a little." Jiang Chen grabbed Qian Renxue's hand and pulled her over.
Qian Renxue fell into Jiang Chen's