Coming to His Door Unbidden

Zhang Xuezhou did not use the Technique Within the Clouds to return to Chang'an City. His remaining time was indeed very limited, making it difficult to traverse long distances.

Using his cloud-riding technique, he floated into Suiyang City, where he retrieved the divine robe bestowed upon him and removed the golden mask.

When Zhang Xuezhou wore ordinary clothes, he could still see his body radiating a faint light.

Twelve days later, the energy brought by the spiritual spring had not been completely exhausted, and Zhang Xuezhou had not yet figured out the condition of his body.

But he is certain that he is in excellent condition, with no problems other than his actual body size being a little smaller.

If he were to grow another ten or eight years, Zhang Xuezhou felt he would grow back to his original size.

As long as he had the Liangyuan token and the assigned room, Zhang Xuezhou could enter and leave Liangyuan very easily.

Of course, if he didn't enter or exit through the main gate and didn't need servants or caregivers, Zhang Xuezhou could simply fly into Liang Garden, break the lock, and move in. With this simple disguise, he could stay there for twelve days.

It was getting late, but there were still guards on duty at the entrance.

Zhang Xuezhou abandoned the latter plan, and when he presented the Liangyuan Token, the two guards were overjoyed.

"Lord Dongfang is a rare guest!"

"Please come in quickly!"

Zhang Xuezhou's title of Liangyuan Order is real, but Zhang Xuezhou lack of fame within Liangyuan is also real.

He visited Liang Garden several times, but each time he was in a hurry and never left a trace there.

He had not even met the current owner of Liang Garden.

Two guards welcomed Zhang Xuezhou into Liang Garden, but shortly afterward, Zhang Xuezhou heard a series of light, hurried footsteps.

Servants of all kinds appeared everywhere, carrying meat, fish, vegetables, rice, water, and so on.

Compared to when Zhang Xuezhou first entered Liangyuan, the number of servants now seemed to be springing up like mushrooms after rain.

Zhang Xuezhou's room, number 273, was located at the back of Liangyuan. By the time Zhang Xuezhou arrived at this room, everything, including meals and bathing, had already been prepared.

Such efficiency is extremely rare, especially since it is already late at night and most people are asleep, making it difficult to gather the necessary manpower and resources for service.

Zhang Xuezhou was quite surprised by the treatment he received.

Only when he heard "King Liang has arrived" did he realize that there was likely a serious problem in the State of Liang.

Rows of red lanterns illuminated the path through Liang Garden, where a middle-aged woman led a young boy wearing a crown.

The boy's face still held a hint of confusion, while the middle-aged woman carefully observed Zhang Xuezhou's face.

"Lord Dongfang Shuo!"

The boy remained silent, while the middle-aged woman carefully examined him before recognizing him.

"I saw you ten years ago," the middle-aged woman said.

May I ask your surname?

Zhang Xuezhou cupped his hands in greeting and inquired.

The middle-aged woman had a memory of him, but Zhang Xuezhou truly did not remember him.

"I am Empress Dowager Li Su of the State of Liang!"

"Greetings, Empress Dowager!"

If time were to rewind ten years, Zhang Xuezhou could only remember King Liu Wu of Liang and his five sons; he had no recollection of Li Su.

But Zhang Xuezhou did remember Li Su's tomb; the tomb had been arranged perfectly by King Liu Wu of Liang.

Given Liang King Liu Wu's personality, with the tomb prepared and the passageway sealed, the probability that Li Su was buried alive to accompany him at that time should be extremely high.

Li Su must have had extraordinary abilities to persuade the King of Liang to give up his plans and survive under those circumstances.

As he bowed, Zhang Xuezhou looked at Li Su and felt as if he were seeing another Empress Dowager.

The young Prince of Liang lacked the bearing of a new emperor; his eyes appeared evasive and dependent, showing no signs of resentment or desire to establish himself independently.

With the Prince of Liang being young, the Empress Dowager would inevitably seize power.

Li Su was the de facto ruler of the State of Liang.

He politely bowed and briefly mentioned that he wanted to retreat to Liang Garden for half a month.

"It is our honor to have Lord Dongfang take a liking to Liangyuan. All of Lord Dongfang's needs will be met, and no one will deliberately disturb Lord Dongfang," Li Su replied.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Xuezhou bowed in thanks, then sat down at the table to eat and drink.

His manner suggested he was trying to shoo the local host away. Li Su blushed slightly, then asked someone to put down a chair and sat down in the same seat.

"I've heard that Lord Dongfang is a close advisor to His Majesty?" Li Su asked.

"In my early years, I served as a Grand Master of the Palace, where I could handle some affairs. Now, I'm a Vice Minister," Zhang Xuezhou said. "The greatest power I have as an official is to shout twice in the main hall of the Weiyang Palace, 'Speak if you have something to report, otherwise the court is adjourned.' That's all I can do!"

"Lord Dongfang is too modest!"

Li Su stared intently at Zhang Xuezhou.

Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou is the same as she was ten years ago, and even seems younger now.

Normally, Zhang Xuezhou should have been dead by the time he was brought into the tomb by King Liu Wu of Liang; he was a living person who shouldn't have been in her sight.

But Zhang Xuezhou just happened to reappear before us, and even became an official serving the new emperor in Chang'an City.

Her eyes were fixed on him, and she saw that Zhang Xuezhou's body under the lamplight had a faint, hazy glow, and his skin seemed to be sprinkled with a layer of moonlight, making him appear somewhat sacred.

This is a scene of physical cultivation or the attainment of a high level of mastery through some special Technique Method.

Given these abilities, it doesn't matter what kind of official position Zhang Xuezhou holds; what matters is that Zhang Xuezhou will inevitably hold a pivotal position by the new emperor's side.

This kind of person must also contain the answers Li Su needs.

"I haven't seen Lord Dongfang for many years, and we need to have a long talk. You may all leave!"

Having made up her mind, she waved for the many attendants and guards who had accompanied her to leave the room.

The door to room 273 was gently pulled shut. Li Su touched her shoulder and then continued to touch it downwards. When she touched her belt and it was being pulled repeatedly, Zhang Xuezhou's eyelids couldn't help but twitch.

"My Law Power is too weak, and I was unable to open the Heaven and Earth left by the late king in time. I hope Lord Dongfang will forgive me," Li Su said, her face slightly flushed.

"Heaven and Earth?"

Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed in surprise.

Zhang Xuezhou was using Lesser Heaven and Earth Bag, which the new emperor had explicitly stated belonged to the Storage Bag, while the Heaven and Earth was something only emperors could possess.

He hadn't expected Li Su to be able to use the Heaven and Earth, but after thinking about the relationship between Emperor Jing and the Prince of Liang, Zhang Xuezhou understood.

It's somewhat unusual for other kings and nobles to use Heaven and Earth, but it's not surprising that King Liu Wu of Liang used Heaven and Earth. It's certainly true that Li Su was able to obtain such a precious treasure.

However, Li Su's cultivation level was somewhat insufficient, and he was extremely weak when using the Heaven and Earth.

"It would be very difficult to use this item without attaining Divine Ability powers," Zhang Xuezhou said.

"That's right!"

Li Su nodded, then gritted her teeth.

When she reached into her belt, a flaming wine jug was pulled out.

"The late King was quite wealthy in his time and collected some valuable items," Li Su said. "This is the tortoise and deer wine that the late King treasured. It has some uses in cultivation. Please, Lord Dongfang, have a taste!"

"Oh?"

Zhang Xuezhou exclaimed in surprise.

Li Su's behavior of flaunting her wealth and status is very abnormal.

However, when his luck is high, some irrational behaviors do occur, and it's normal for someone to rush to his door with gifts.

Of course, there must be an ulterior motive behind such unsolicited favors, and getting what he wanted doesn't mean Zhang Xuezhou won't have to pay any price.

Zhang Xuezhou had no shortage of tortoise and deer wine; ordinary tonic wines were of little use to his cultivation.

Perhaps it was the look of reluctance on his face that made Li Su quickly pour herself a glass and then pour one for Zhang Xuezhou.

"If Lord Dongfang doesn't like this wine, I have some other things here that Lord Dongfang might find useful!"

Li Su drank first, then pushed the glass in front of Zhang Xuezhou.

Upon seeing Zhang Xuezhou, Li Su merely took a polite sip, her face expressionless, and then her right hand began to reach inside her belt again.

It seemed that only by satisfying Zhang Xuezhou would she truly open up and state her needs.