[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers":3,"chapter-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-197":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Mountains and Rivers of the Imperial Granary",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2231613,4184,"Chapter 197","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-197",197,"\u003Cp>Sensing Lu Xingzhou and Shen Tang returning in the wheelchair, Ye Tinglan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took the initiative to go out for the first time: \"Aren't you two fighting a sect-wiping battle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finished fighting,\" Lu Xingzhou replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long has it been? Is it enough for a round trip?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From attacking the mountain to their collective surrender, it took about half an incense stick...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then don't you need to preside over post-battle work, prisoner placement, resource inventory? What if someone claims to surrender but suddenly rebels, what if resources are hidden or embezzled by your subordinates...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou blinked: \"Oh, teacher, you are quite knowledgeable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang sat on his lap, lowering her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course the National Teacher knows... although the National Teacher hasn't been the National Teacher for many years, only before the battle with the demon race ten years ago, and before that she was in the Holy Land. Speaking of which, taking over as the master of the Holy Land seems to be from that time too. Hey, was it also that time when Lu Xingzhou went south with people as a child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, the National Teacher has been the National Teacher for ten years, so isn't she clear about these things? Do you really think she is an alchemy teacher from a hidden sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know,\" Ye Tinglan stared at Shen Tang expressionlessly: \"At least the Sect Master of the Heaven-Walking Sword Sect should know better than me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang didn't even dare to raise her head. It was fine to be shameless in the room when the National Teacher couldn't see. Now she was still being held on Lu Xingzhou's lap, and the National Teacher, who usually never left the house, why did she run out now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou said: \"We have to give Hall Master Zhang and the others some trust...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about A Nuo? Does she also need your trust?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Nuo went to search for treasures, or if the teacher wants to translate it as 'going to buy soy sauce,' that's fine too.\" Lu Xingzhou dropped this sentence, skillfully steered the wheelchair into the room, and \"slammed\" the door shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should have dragged you away before this battle. What does this look like now? Mission accomplished, celebrating with debauchery, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Yitang, you really dare?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in front of me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, Lu Xingzhou hugged Shen Tang and rolled onto the bed. Shen Tang pushed his shoulders in a panic: \"Don't...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou didn't really press on, scraping her nose and laughing: \"Didn't the Princess call me to serve in the bedroom?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, I just said that...\" Shen Tang's face was as red as blood. At that time, it really wasn't just a casual remark, but feeling that he was leaving, her emotions were hard to suppress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, when she came back and ran into the National Teacher blocking the door, with that indifference mixed with three parts mockery, three parts admonition, and three parts hatred for not living up to expectations, all her little emotions were blocked back. Where was there any mood? If she were a man, it would be called being softened by a single glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou laughed: \"The Princess is not pure. Who said serving in the bedroom must involve doing something? Isn't sleeping together the original meaning of the two words 'serving in the bedroom'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your shoulder is injured; it's not suitable for exercise right now.\" Lu Xingzhou hugged her and lay down fully clothed, saying softly: \"You've been avoiding suspicion these past few days, and we haven't had a good night. Today, while they are all out buying soy sauce, I want to hold you and sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They went out to buy soy sauce, but your teacher didn't go out. Aren't you avoiding her suspicion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does the teacher even care about this? Does the Alchemy Academy even catch early dating? We are not early anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang wanted to laugh when she heard this. The Alchemy Academy teacher doesn't catch you, but the National Teacher catches me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it. Anyway, she didn't recognize her two days ago, and everything had already been heard. There was no point in covering up for one night, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Shen Tang's \"let it rot\" mentality arose, she threw the National Teacher's gaze to the back of her mind, directly adjusted to a comfortable posture, and nestled in Lu Xingzhou's arms without moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xingzhou...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels like every time I encounter an important battle, you are definitely there, even if you are in the capital, you can just happen to rush back at such a time.\" Shen Tang murmured: \"If you weren't here this time, what would I do... two first-rankers, I could at most fight one to the death...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh, then we should thank Mr. Ye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't she also out of the capital because of you... You still brought her here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang also hid a sentence she didn't say: the National Teacher's visit this time clearly had the meaning of observation and assessment. Before, apart from protecting her life, the National Teacher hadn't revealed any similar meaning. After all, she had spent most of her time in the Heaven-Walking Sword Sect before and was rarely in the capital, so she wasn't familiar with the National Teacher. No one had a reason to choose a prince or princess they weren't familiar with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason why she started observing this time was mostly because Lu Xingzhou had blown some wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the observation result seemed to be a bit broken... Not to mention the love-struck brain, she even tore her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang simply didn't know what kind of mood to have, so she just nestled in Lu Xingzhou's arms like an ostrich, too lazy to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou was saying: \"If I weren't here, you wouldn't choose this way of head-on confrontation. Speaking of which, it just reminds me that when I'm not around, you should focus on cultivation and development, and don't be in the limelight in the short term.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't like being in the limelight either...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You fought a first-ranker head-on today; aren't you afraid of being envied?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang smiled slightly and didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xingzhou, after all, doesn't understand the Emperor enough... Actually, what will be envied is not cross-rank combat power. The Imperial Supreme World-Shocking Scripture can cross ranks, which is a matter of course in the Emperor's eyes. What he is wary of is not this, but the speed of cultivation. In the Emperor's eyes, if other brothers cultivated to the same level as her, Shen Tang, their combat power would be about the same as Shen Tang's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether he thinks correctly... Shen Tang couldn't judge, because she hadn't fought her brothers, and blind arrogance is wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even if the Emperor doesn't care about cross-rank, she can't be too sharp, so she has to pretend that her light injuries are heavy. Don't let him feel \"I couldn't do it at this stage,\" that might cause problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monarch's heart is hard to fathom, but not completely unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shen Tang's expression, Lu Xingzhou also knew she had her own ideas, so he said: \"You should also have your own opinions, I won't say much, but Tangtang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the future, if there are any major decisions that might trigger a crisis, it's best to discuss it with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang looked at him carefully: \"Are you angry?\" \"Not really, just afraid that some things will get out of hand and I'll lack confidence. At least if I know in advance, I'll have a better idea.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be angry, my blood was boiling at that time, you know... our Imperial Supreme World-Shocking Scripture is not a good cultivation technique...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou couldn't help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really wasn't angry. He had always positioned himself as an assistant and didn't have the idea of being a boss. How could he need to make decisions about everything? Yuan Muyu had more things to decide on her own, which was more normal. Shen Tang was already love-struck enough...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he just said: \"You are the one aiming to be a monarch; you should make more decisions on your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... is it good for the person aiming to be a monarch to serve you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I called you to serve in the bedroom... I serve in your bedroom, that's also serving in the bedroom... you are leaving...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang said, slowly unbuttoning his clothes, licking his chest lightly, her watery big eyes still looking up at him, as if asking if this felt comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou encouraged her by stroking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang misunderstood, her pretty face blushing even more, slowly moving all the way down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until the boat sailed into the water that Lu Xingzhou realized what Shen Tang was doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her shy and hardworking appearance, his emotions were a bit complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Pei Chuyun had done this many times... but in the education of the Joyous Sect of the Enchantress, they didn't take modesty too seriously. But what kind of education did Shen Tang receive? Royal education, swordsman education, no matter which one, it was proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at this moment, having just completely defeated her opponent, broken the mountain and wiped out the sect, ruling Xiazhou, standing at the height of her life, she was so actively bowing her head to serve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if she were saying, in front of you, there is no Sect Master or monarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a lover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don't know how long it took, Shen Tang wiped the corners of her mouth and leaned back into his shoulder, somewhat resentful: \"Why are you lasting longer than before? My shoulder wound is starting to hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... body tempering is stronger, so this will naturally be a bit stronger...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not good at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Believe me, you will feel it's not long enough in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pah.\" Shen Tang sighed gloomily: \"I... still don't dare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou said \"Hmm\" and didn't say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang said in a low voice: \"I will work hard... Xiazhou's spiritual energy is becoming more and more abundant. Combined with our secret realm, I will strive to impact the second rank within this year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what Gu Zhanting thinks, no matter how the situation changes in the future, one's own strength is the most important. If she could quickly reach the first rank, maybe even Gu Zhanting's thoughts would change?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will also work hard.\" Lu Xingzhou said in a low voice: \"At least in terms of alchemy, I can already be considered a third-rank alchemist. Maybe after this trial, I can refine second-rank elixirs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were a first-rank alchemist, like Qin Zhiyu, his status in the Great Qian would also be no joke, and even Gu Zhanting would have to give him full respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young couple in love were working hard to conceive their future blueprint, while in the next room, Ye Tinglan felt more and more wrong the more she listened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, she didn't hear any broken sounds of \"hmm-ah,\" so she was relieved. Hearing about whether it was strong or long, it was only two sentences, which was already better than the tiger-wolf words before. The latter one wanted to impact the second rank of martial arts, and the other wanted to impact the second rank of alchemy, both of which sounded very gratifying...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why does it feel more and more like the purpose of your cultivation is just to be able to go to bed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You ancestors of the Gu family, do you know that your descendants are cultivating for this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that disciple! If I had known you learned alchemy for this, I would have cherished you for nothing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan was so angry her chest hurt, and she heard Shen Tang saying: \"Are you leaving tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, Mr. Ye doesn't want to stay long. But if I insist on hanging around for a few days, I can still find an excuse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Tinglan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to force it,\" Shen Tang said: \"Just like you went to the capital for our future, this trial is the same. I won't be greedy for a moment of pleasure. But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You went to the capital once and added Pei Chuyun. This time you leave, who else are you adding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm wronged, this time the teacher is by my side, who else can I add?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Tang almost wanted to say I'm afraid of your teacher, don't think I can't see your eyes are wrong. How many heads do you have to dare to flirt with the National Teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words reached her lips and were stifled back. The National Teacher is listening...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held it for a long time and could only say resentfully: \"Anyway, I want to squeeze you dry first to see if you still have the strength to flirt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey hey hey, what are you doing? We just finished once...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is not working? If this is not working, why do you rely on once a night to be inclusive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, damn...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small hand gripped lightly, and the boat oars lying on the deck were raised again, slowly rippling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until the sky was about to brighten, Ye Tinglan could still hear the murmurs from the next room: \"Xingzhou... I really can't bear to see you go...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xingzhou didn't know what he had encountered; he seemed to have no strength left to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>",2265,"2026-06-18T01:46:09.112Z","2026-06-18T03:18:02.290Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","fede63971a44943e6892920d9f1215ce83270b883ec5a5c5006d244dc01abdc9","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-198","the-grain-of-mountains-and-rivers-chapter-196",325,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmountains-and-rivers-of-the-imperial-granary-cover.jpg"]