The Chancellor of the Jiuli Dynasty, Long Zhizhang, has virtually dominated the court for nearly two thousand years, and after the great battle with the Ten Thousand Poison Swamp, he was fully trusted by the Saint Emperor and became truly second only to the Emperor.

During the nearly millennium-long pursuit of Harmonization Dao by the Jiuli Saint Emperor, the Emperor often secluded himself with no interest in state affairs, leaving most matters to Long Zhizhang.

However, after several failures at Harmonization Dao, the Jiuli Saint Emperor had no choice but to start working on the continuation of the dynasty’s bloodline, during which the name "Dragon Aspect" spread throughout the Dynasty.

Until the past century, the Crown Prince, princes, and princesses were born successively, with the Crown Prince even forming the Golden Core, creating a widely acclaimed Dharma Aspect domain.

Gradually, the Saint Emperor began to pay more attention to court politics.

Nevertheless, the influence of the Dragon Aspect did not wane much, and often, the Saint Emperor even consulted with the Dragon Aspect on political matters.

Such stories of worthy ministers and wise rulers have long become a tale of virtue, widely spread throughout the Dynasty.

However, Li Jizhou felt it was actually the Dragon Binding Skill intentionally disseminated by the Dragon Aspect, seemingly clothing the Jiuli Emperor in a feathered robe, yet in truth, it was a shackle.

No one in this world probably understands the Jiuli Emperor better than the Dragon Aspect.

"Young master, it wasn’t easy for me this time, you must repay me properly." Hong Luan, draped in a bright red cloak outside but only wearing a close-fitting embroidered garment inside, said.

Standing in front of Li Jizhou, the cloak behind her slightly arched, and then a furry tail wrapped from her waist to the front, teasingly swaying up and down towards Li Jizhou. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Hong Luan, compared to Cyan Dome, is truly fire and ice.

Her half-demon trait is that fuzzy, golden-red tail.

Her personality is more seductive and frivolous, even when Li Jizhou had not yet awakened his Innate Wisdom, she would continuously tease him regardless of his facial expressions.

Yet, her divine abilities were immense and her bloodline was strong, so Li Jizhou couldn’t do anything about her, so he chose to disregard her, ignore her, and not care about her.

However, after Li Jizhou awakened his Innate Wisdom, he at once took her off the cold bench and assigned her tasks.

"Impudent! You dare to haggle with me?" Li Jizhou lightly scolded in a calm voice.

Upon hearing this, Hong Luan didn’t restrain herself but instead tilted her head inquisitively, leaned in to closely examine Li Jizhou’s face.

Each time she teased him in the past, he looked gloomy, angry, and helpless.

But today, why is he so calm?

"Young master, has your heart been melted by me? Or... with the title of king, reaching adulthood, some thoughts are stirring?" Hong Luan laughed charmingly after observing for a while and then stood up straight.

Unable to help but smile, Li Jizhou, who had originally pretended to maintain a calm demeanor, extended his hand:

"Give me the result."

Hong Luan gazed flirtatiously, slowly moving forward: "Then, young master, allow me a kiss, and I will give it to you."

Li Jizhou’s gaze slightly sharpened.

If she weren’t a half-demon, her nature retaining much of her ancestral bloodline, she would never dare to behave so impudently.

The disposition of half-demons is quite different from humans, often with characteristics ingrained in their bloodline that can never be changed.

Hong Luan’s kin are the ancient Golden Enchanting Foxes, inherently lascivious, with bloodline divine abilities unparalleled, focused on the art of charm.

This point, cannot be changed!

Li Jizhou is neither angry nor would he allow himself to be toyed with by her as he had been before awakening his Innate Wisdom.

Reaching out directly, he encircled Hong Luan’s supple waist, unabashedly pulling her into his arms: "Is this enough?"

Hong Luan’s bloodline nature is lascivious, but only superficially, and has never truly been intimate with anyone.

As for the Seventh Prince, she dared not devour him willingly unless he was clear-minded and took the initiative to want her.

Otherwise, both Consort Zhen and the Jin family patriarch would ensure her soul disintegrates.

"Enough, enough!" Hong Luan sweetly breathed, yet dared not tempt Li Jizhou further, urgently changing the topic: "The Dragon Aspect has had no contact with his offspring this month; I have bewitched nine separate branches that have already parted, and there is no interaction between them."

"Additionally, a branch was exiled three months ago for violating the Saint Emperor’s laws, dealt with according to the law...

Long Zhenxiao is the great-great-grandson of the fifth house of the Long family, now a separate entity, Commander of the Celestial Patrol Guard, with many businesses under their command, such as secretly controlling thirty percent of the pill trade in the five cities surrounding the Imperial City!"

Beyond Long Zhenxiao’s branch, other branches of the Long family also secretly manipulate market practices.

Moreover, two family branches have been in contact with the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince..."

With one arm embracing the soft, boneless waist, and the other gently stroking that fuzzy tail, Li Jizhou already understood more about the situation of the Long family.

The reason for deploying Hong Luan this time was due to her awakened bloodline divine abilities.

Her most formidable bloodline divine ability lies in the Charm Skill,

The charm skill of the Golden Enchanting Fox is extraordinary, capable of stirring affection in the heart of the recipient; unlike ordinary bewitching techniques which are temporary and lead one eventually to awaken, the charm of the Golden Enchanting Fox engenders true affection, naturally formed, with fully sound mind yet growing fondness, willing to undergo any peril, and instead of awakening, the heart may die, but never with regret.

Even upon a heart’s death, there is no regret, only silent blessings in the heart.

With Hong Luan’s level of cultivation, even practitioners at the Late Stage of Core Formation could be ensnared.

However, such an extraordinary bloodline divine ability of the Golden Enchanting Fox has not widely spread.

Firstly, there remains a natural racial dichotomy between the Demon Race and Human Race, and only those humans near Nanling might have chances to encounter half-demons; yet, the Golden Enchanting Fox is extremely rare.

Secondly, this bloodline divine ability of the Golden Enchanting Fox leaves no traces of divine soul spell, no marks of magical power; even if a heavenly sovereign were present, they would perceive only the victim’s infatuation, but cannot trace evidence of charm.

The reason Li Jizhou knows is because Hong Luan confessed it herself.

Such divine ability was most suitable for investigating the affairs of the Long Aspect, though initially slow, it was without aftereffects.

"The Long Aspect..."

After pondering for a moment, Li Jizhou shook his head silently.

There was actually no need to observe what the Long Aspect was doing in secret.

If one laid out his journey and the situation of the Jiuli emperor side by side, the matters and eventual results seem quite apparent.

A competent minister worked tirelessly for half his life, remaining cautious and discreet, even breaking his clan apart, achieving close to a millennium in controlling the entire Dynasty, yet as the Saint Emperor returns to power, this control gradually wanes.

People are inherently greedy, and those who have tasted wealth find poverty unbearable again.

The Long Aspect, having experienced being above the masses, would surely find being second to one unbearable.

No matter how it began between the Long Aspect and the Saint Emperor, the moment when the Jiuli Emperor handed all power fully to the Long Aspect, the outcome was already predetermined.

"Long Zhizhang must be planning a rebellion, he wants to become the Saint Emperor!"

As he thought of this, Li Jizhou chuckled softly, who wouldn’t want to become the Saint Emperor.

Once becoming the Saint Emperor, one would gain access to all the resources of the celestial dynasty, and it would be hope for immortal cultivation, ascending to the celestial realm.

"But would he actually govern from behind the scenes, support a puppet, or directly launch a coup?"

In viewing the present situation, the struggle between the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince seems to tempt Long Zhizhang to make a move.

"Could it be he intends for the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince to clash like the snipe and the clam, supporting me as a puppet, and ultimately benefiting as the fisherman?" Li Jizhou suddenly raised an eyebrow.