Chapter 485: Shaking the Capital

In the Imperial Study of the Imperial Palace, the lights were still on.

The Emperor was not asleep, and Gu Gu Changsheng was not asleep either.

The two were talking about something.

Everyone in the world knew that this generation's Emperor was diligent, often staying up all night for government affairs.

Of course, most of the time, that person was Grand Secretary Zhang.

It was said that because Grand Secretary Zhang rarely went home, he felt guilty toward his wife at home, which gradually led to the title of being henpecked.

Only tonight, it was replaced by Gu Gu Changsheng.

Suddenly.

Gu Gu Changsheng looked up, first surprised, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he bowed: "Congratulations, Your Majesty."

Just after speaking.

The Emperor also sensed something and revealed a knowing smile.

Li Rui was going to break through to Heaven-Observing.

"It is indeed a joyous occasion; three Heaven-Observing experts in ten years is a sign of the great prosperity of the country, and my heart is very comforted."

"Minister Li is truly my lucky star."

Thinking that the person crossing the tribulation was Li Rui, the Emperor was even more interested.

He immediately pulled Gu Gu Changsheng to walk out of the Imperial Study together.

The two looked up, watching the tribulation clouds covering the sky over the capital not far away; besides the two of them, countless people in the capital were awakened by the sound of the tribulation thunder, one after another coming to the streets, necks craned, watching with fascination.

"Not bad, not bad, six-colored true thunder, it is the same as Minister Jiang."

About an hour later.

The tribulation clouds then dissipated.

Another six-colored true thunder.

The Emperor laughed heartily: "Gu Changsheng, how do I remember that it hasn't been long since Minister Li broke through to Below Tongxuan?"

Gu Gu Changsheng: "Twenty-one years."

Hearing twenty-one years, a flash of surprise appeared in the Emperor's eyes.

There were truly not many things in this world that could surprise this master of the Dragon Court.

The Emperor: "Isn't that only one year less than Yuan Dingting?"

Gu Gu Changsheng nodded: "Indeed."

"Gu Changsheng, how many years did you take?"

Gu Gu Changsheng answered: "Thirty-seven years."

The Emperor's eyes shone brighter: "With Minister Li, this is the fortune of Great Yu."

Turning his head to Eunuch Zheng beside him, he said: "Seek Zhang Zilu; I... wish to grant amnesty to the world."

"Heaven-Observing?!"

Zhou Tong, who had already drifted away, looked at the gradually dissipating six-colored true thunder, his expression complex.

This was too coincidental.

Li Rui actually broke through to Heaven-Observing, achieving the Second Rank.

A Heaven-Observing Realm powerhouse.

That was no longer someone he could manipulate, even if it were a prince.

It was not just a matter of strength, but also a matter concerning the Emperor's majesty.

That was a forbidden zone that could not be touched.

He understood.

The candidate on that booklet was afraid that Li Rui's name would have to be crossed out.

"Forget it."

"Pity..."

He naturally knew that Li Rui had actually only taken twenty-one years to break through to Heaven-Observing; this speed was only inferior to Yuan Yuan Dingting alone.

Such bone structure and talent.

If he could be obtained by the Fifth Prince, it would truly be a First-Rank prospect.

It was just a pity that the best timing had ultimately been missed.

Zhou Tong made a decisive decision and did not go any further.

His whole person disappeared into the alleys of the capital.

"Hoo..."

Li Rui slowly exhaled a breath.

The tribulation clouds dissipated.

Yuan An then walked over, his eyes shining: "Master..."

Li Rui smiled and nodded at Yuan An.

Ning Ning Zhongtian and Tan Hu had both gone out to execute tasks, and in the room, besides the servants, only Yuan An remained.

Yuan An could be said to have observed a Heaven-Observing tribulation crossing at close range.

Such an opportunity was extremely rare.

'Heaven-Observing...'

Yuan An was vaguely excited to the point of trembling.

Although he inherited his mother's appearance and looked like a weak scholar, in his bones, he still had the heart of a powerhouse like his father, Yuan Yuan Dingting.

There were quite a few Heaven-Observing experts in the Anan Marquis Mansion, and he was already accustomed to it.

But observing the great power of a Heaven-Observing expert at such close range today made him feel incomparably excited and his heart agitated.

Li Rui slowly stood up.

Not bad.

He had just crossed the tribulation again.

He had already crossed a tribulation in his body before, but that was the tribulation of the Immortal Dao, and Li Rui actually had two Great Daos.

The Immortal Dao had been crossed, but the Profound Dao had not.

Today's tribulation thunder was brought by the Profound Dao.

Everything was something he had planned long ago.

Li Rui turned his head and glanced in the direction where Zhou Tong had left.

Deterring evil with majesty.

Zhu Gan was spying on him, not knowing that he was also secretly investigating this prince.

So he had always been paying attention.

And he had set up a formation around the house.

If he were in Below Tongxuan, he might not necessarily have been able to detect Zhou Tong coming to the residence, but he was Heaven-Observing... so when Zhou Tong arrived by the house, Li Rui had already detected Zhou Tong's presence.

Killing a close minister of a prince was undoubtedly stupid.

And this was the capital, with too many powerhouses watching.

So Li Rui chose to directly trigger the tribulation thunder again.

To deter external enemies.

Otherwise, being spied on by a prince was not a good thing.

And he was now standing firmly in Heaven-Observing, and ordinary Heaven-Observing experts were really not his match.

He had been waiting for a suitable opportunity.

Zhou Tong's appearance made him make up his mind.

Showing forty percent is wisdom, but hiding everything and letting others think you are easy to bully is not worth the loss.

Just like that Zhou Tong, wasn't he deterred by his Heaven-Observing momentum?

A Heaven-Observing expert is enough to make a prince hold back.

In Yuan An's joyful gaze.

Li Rui was about to return to the room.

When he heard a knock on the door.

At this time, the servants had all been awakened, and the gatekeeper was about to open the door.

Li Rui said: "Go to sleep, I'll do it."

After speaking, he pushed the door open himself.

Gu Gu Changsheng, Jiang Jiang Linxian.

"Congratulations, Elder Brother Li."

As soon as the door opened, he heard Gu Gu Changsheng laughing and bowing to offer congratulations.

Entering Heaven-Observing is First-Rank congratulations.

This display was not small.

If others knew, it would be another beautiful story.

It was said that there were many storytellers in various places who used Li Rui as a model; if they knew, they could add a rich and colorful stroke to their material.

"Tower Master, Brother Jiang."

Unlike Gu Gu Changsheng.

Jiang Jiang Linxian knew Li Rui's situation.

He had doubts in his heart.

Li Rui had clearly broken through to Heaven-Observing, why could he still trigger tribulation thunder now?

But he didn't ask.

Everyone has their own secrets; Li Rui was willing to tell him his secrets, that was brotherly affection, and he would naturally say it when he wanted to, but if he asked, that would be breaking the rules between brothers.

Just believe it.

And speaking of secrets, did he have fewer?

'My elder brother is an extraordinary person, and naturally does extraordinary things.'

Jiang Jiang Linxian was deeply convinced of his judgment from years ago.

And now it seems that Li Rui might be even stronger than him.

Gu Gu Changsheng looked at Li Rui with a smile:

"Elder Brother Li, don't worry, the Emperor already knows about the breakthrough, and I'll take care of the promotion later..."

Afterwards.

A piece of news that shocked the world spread in Great Yu.

The Emperor of Yu wished to grant amnesty to the world.

It was said that because Heaven-Observing experts had achieved the Dao in the capital one after another, it was a grand event unseen in three thousand years and a sign of the empire's great prosperity.

As for Li Rui's official position.

It still needed to be discussed.

It was said that it was mainly because Gu Gu Changsheng rarely competed with Grand Secretary Zhang for people, and the Emperor was in a dilemma because of this.

In a courtyard of the Imperial Palace.

"I know."

The Fifth Prince Zhu Gan's expression was not good, and he just nodded slightly at Zhou Tong.

Li Rui broke through.

The three candidates became two.

In fact, his most favored target was still Li Rui, not only because of Li Rui's status, but also because he had a feeling that the secrets on Li Rui might be even bigger than he imagined.

The unknown is the most attractive.

It's just a pity that it's no longer possible.

A Heaven-Observing powerhouse is no longer someone he can move.

If the Emperor knew he had killed a Heaven-Observing minister, I'm afraid that even if he became First-Rank, there would be absolutely no possibility of inheriting the throne.

Only palace change remained.

Unless he was crazy, he couldn't possibly do such a thing.

Zhou Tong also spoke at this time: "Your Highness, Li Rui has already broken through, let's choose other targets."

"Old Zhou is right."

Zhu Gan nodded.

Even if he was a prince, there were some things he couldn't do, otherwise even his uncle, the Imperial Preceptor, couldn't protect him.

He could still figure out this kind of thing.

After Zhou Tong left.

Zhu Gan sat back by the window and picked up the fallen book.

Flipping through it.

But his mind was not on it at all.

It had been an hour.

Zhu Gan suddenly spoke: "Call General Ben here."

The little eunuch at the door responded, and before long, Ben Shi appeared before Zhu Gan.

Zhu Gan put down the book in his hand and said lightly: "General Ben, prepare the carriage and horses; I'm going out."

Ben Shi said in a muffled voice: "Your Highness, where to?"

"Marquis Pingyuan Earl's Mansion."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 486 =====