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If he hadn't known that Chen Qingfeng was a Grandmaster, he probably wouldn't have interfered.
Although Haitang Duoduo is his disciple, her inability to defeat others can only be attributed to her own lack of skill.
However, since the one who made the move was a Grandmaster, then it's a different story.
"It seems I have been silent in this world for too long."
"If we don't go out and get some exercise..."
"In this world, people have probably almost forgotten that there is such a person as me, Ku He!"
As he said this, Ku He appeared deeply moved and filled with emotion.
Upon hearing this, Lang Tao felt a chill run down her spine, naturally realizing that Ku He had already considered leaving the mountain.
Soon, a battle between him and Chen Qingfeng is inevitable!
............
Northern Qi Imperial Palace.
Royal Garden.
Inside the pavilion, the Empress Dowager sat regally, picked up her teacup and took a small sip, her phoenix eyes slightly raised:
"What is Your Majesty's opinion of Chen Qingfeng, this foreign official?"
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's question, Zhan Doudou, who was standing with her hands behind her back watching the flowers blooming in the garden, was taken aback.
The Empress Dowager asked this same question that Zhan Doudou had asked Si Lili before.
At that time, Si Lili praised Chen Qingfeng endlessly.
They even praised Chen Qingfeng, saying that he was capable of both governing the country with his literary skills and defending it with his military prowess.
Zhan Doudou could also see that Si Lili had fallen deeply in love with Chen Qingfeng.
What she didn't expect was.
Such a question actually came from the Empress Dowager's mouth.
"Ok?"
Seeing that Zhan Doudou seemed somewhat dazed, the Empress Dowager frowned slightly and softly called out:
"His Majesty?"
Upon hearing this, Zhan Doudou snapped out of her daze and quickly said:
"Mother."
"Chen Qingfeng is a very interesting person."
"Not only is he exceptionally handsome, but he is also skilled in both literature and martial arts, truly a rare talent in this era!"
"Wen can bring peace to the world with his pen, but military can use his horse to settle the world."
"What a remarkable person!"
Although this statement is somewhat a rehash of Si Lili's earlier answer.
But it also came from Zhan Doudou's own thoughts.
Before the Empress Dowager could reply, Zhan Doudou suddenly remembered something and quickly added:
"Also, he is a very magnanimous person."
"Extremely skilled at winning people's hearts."
"At the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet, he defeated Lang Tao with a single palm strike."
"He did not act arrogantly; instead, he took the initiative to give Lang Tao some medicine to heal his injuries."
"In dealing with people, he was neither humble nor arrogant."
"It has both a free and easy spirit and a profound sense of responsibility."
"Like jade, like a sword, warm yet sharp!"
Zhan Doudou herself was somewhat surprised that when praising Chen Qingfeng, she would become as eloquent as Si Lili.
After hearing Zhan Doudou's evaluation, the Empress Dowager couldn't help but smile, and suddenly asked:
"Beanie!"
"Tell your mother honestly, have you fallen for Chen Qingfeng?"
As the Empress Dowager questioned her like this, Zhan Doudou's face immediately turned pale, and a hint of panic flashed in her eyes.
After a brief pause, she quickly turned around and bowed deeply to the Empress Dowager:
"Mother."
"Your subject is the Emperor of Northern Qi, how dare I speak of matters of personal affection?"
"In my eyes, there is only the Northern Qi and its people!"
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager smiled calmly and said:
"OK OK!"
"I've been through this myself, how could I not see through your little scheme?"
"This Chen Qingfeng is indeed a talented person, and I, the Empress Dowager, also like him."
"but……"
At this point, the smile on the Empress Dowager's face vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn expression.
"But what?"
Zhan Doudou looked at the Empress Dowager with some curiosity.
The Empress Dowager glanced at him, her brows furrowed, and replied:
"If Chen Qingfeng weren't a Grandmaster, there might still be a possibility that he could be controlled."
"But since he is a grandmaster, it won't be so easy for him to control me."
Zhan Doudou neither agreed nor disagreed with what the Empress Dowager said, and simply hummed in response:
"What Mother says is absolutely right!"
"The status and position of a Grandmaster in this world is indeed extraordinary."
The Empress Dowager sighed helplessly, slowly stood up, and walked to Zhan Doudou's side.
"Since we can't control them, we can only try to befriend them."
"Southern Qing already has two Grandmasters, while Northern Qi only has one."
"If we can befriend Grandmaster Chen Qingfeng, it will certainly be beneficial to our Northern Qi!"
Zhan Doudou nodded.
But then she thought about it again and asked in surprise:
"Mother, it may not be an easy thing to befriend Chen Qingfeng."
The Empress Dowager did not answer Zhan Doudou's question, but instead smiled meaningfully.
"Ok?"
Upon seeing this, Zhan Doudou frowned slightly, not understanding what the Empress Dowager meant by such an expression.
Just then, the Empress Dowager changed the subject and suddenly asked:
"Si Lili has been brought back."
"There are some things... you should hurry up with."
As she spoke, the Empress Dowager glanced sideways at Zhan Doudou.
Upon hearing the Empress Dowager's words, Zhan Doudou seemed somewhat at a loss, naturally knowing that the Empress Dowager was referring to the matter of having a child through artificial insemination.
Seeing Zhan Doudou's embarrassed expression, the Empress Dowager continued:
"Actually... Chen Qingfeng is quite good."
Upon hearing this, Zhan Doudou was deeply moved, and a faint blush rose to her cheeks.
Never thought of it.
The Empress Dowager was even thinking of having her and Chen Qingfeng borrow a seed.
"Mother..."
After a slight pause, Zhan Doudou muttered something, looking a little embarrassed.
The Empress Dowager didn't seem to care, and instead said:
"There's nothing to be ashamed of."
"Of course, we'll have to use some tricks to take down Chen Qingfeng."
After saying this, the Empress Dowager took out a small transparent bottle and handed it to Zhan Doudou.
Zhan Doudou looked bewildered, took the small bottle and looked at it; it contained some white powder.
"This is?"
She looked at the Empress Dowager, puzzled.
The Empress Dowager smiled calmly and said:
"This small bottle contains aphrodisiacs."
"The weather has been quite nice lately, making it a great time to go out for a spring outing."
"His Majesty hasn't visited the Jade Water Villa outside Kyoto for some time, has he?"
As she spoke, the Empress Dowager looked directly at Zhan Doudou, her eyes conveying an undisguised reminder.
After hearing what the Empress Dowager said, Zhan Doudou's cheeks immediately turned bright red.
She figured it was fine that the Empress Dowager had chosen Chen Qingfeng as the person she would use to conceive a child.
They've even figured out how to do it.