"The hundred Heaven Tier Imperial Guards are the Imperial Family's most formidable deterrent.
"The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion is our Imperial Family's intelligence network.
"The Imperial Pill Pavilion supplies pills to the Imperial Family's experts.
"These three organizations all belong to the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion and are our Imperial City's greatest bulwark. We also hope you can help Qingya take control of the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion's three forces, Young Master Tang," Qing Xuan said.
"I want the authority to command the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion directly," Tang Yan said without hesitation.
"Command it directly?" Qing Xuan's beautiful eyes rested on Tang Yan, a trace of hesitation in them.
Tang Yan did not interrupt, waiting for Qing Xuan's answer.
Soon, Qing Xuan gave a firm nod. "All right. But the Heavenly Soldier Pavilion's three forces aren't easy to control. If you encounter any problems, you can seek help from me or the Crown Prince.
"This is the token of authority over all three. Keep it safe, and never let it fall into outsiders' hands."
With that, Qing Xuan handed over a glittering gold token.
A soaring dragon was depicted on it, with the character for "imperial" in the center.
Seeing Tang Yan accept it, Qing Xuan let out a breath of relief. "From this moment on, you are an Imperial Throne Guest Official. To truly take control of all the Imperial Family's forces, you will still have to prove yourself."
"All right." Tang Yan nodded in understanding.
"Do you have any plans now? Time is pressing. The Imperial Family really doesn't have much time left."
Tang Yan rose and looked out over the lake, saying calmly, "Within three days, I'll take complete control of the Imperial Guards, the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, and the Imperial Pill Pavilion."
Qing Xuan froze at his words. Glancing