You were taken hostage, why pursue the Enemy's Empress?
Chapter 57 – Isn't this my prime minister?

The tiered seats could accommodate thousands of people, but they were divided into two distinct groups. The lower seats, with poor visibility, were occupied by commoners, while the nobles sat in the upper seats with the protection of guards. The commoners had no complaints about this, as the world was ruled by the nobles, and it was already difficult to listen to music with them.

However, the nobles in the upper seats were dissatisfied. Ji Su looked at the VIP seats across the river and felt annoyed. "Ying Wuji is so ignorant. He actually made us sit with these commoners." Although he was a hostage, he was also a direct blood relative of the Zhou royal family, otherwise he would not have retained the Ji surname.

Since the Zhou dynasty ruled the world, the world had been ruled by the nobles for more than 1,500 years, and he still had some pride. Luo Ming kept his eyes on the ground, but he was extremely worried. Although he also felt that Luo Yan was shameless for calling herself "little mother," he had realized that Ying Wuji was a big pit!

This person was restless and had been causing trouble since that incident. Coupled with his own situation, no matter how he thought about it, the only outcome was death. Therefore, Luo Ming also hoped that Hua Chao could draw a clear line with Ying Wuji.

But he didn't know what sweet words he had used, and he actually deceived Hua Chao back. The ribbon-cutting ceremony of Shangmo Bookstore was known throughout the city. What was he trying to do?

Ji Su was still immersed in anger and poked Luo Ming's shoulder. "Brother Luo! Who are those sitting in the VIP seats and why can they sit there?"

Luo Ming lifted his eyelids. "The one in the robe is Gongsun Di, a legal genius sent by the Kingdom Qian. He is a descendant of Shang Jun Gongsun Yang. He has cultivated to the 11th level of Essence, the 12th level of Qi, and the 11th level of Spirit. He is young and has already comprehended the law and prison of the Earth Tier spells. It is said that this trip is to win the luck of the Hundred Families and to attempt to condense a second-rank Ling Tai. Regardless of success or failure, he will condense the Ling Tai."

"Wow...the 12th level!" Ji Su took a deep breath. The gap between geniuses and ordinary people before the Embryonic Breathing Realm was not as big as imagined, but after the Embryonic Breathing Realm, it was like heaven and earth.

Eleven levels were difficult for ordinary people, but for those with talent and background, they could achieve it through luck and perseverance. However, the twelfth level required ten times or even a hundred times more perseverance, and it also relied heavily on talent and opportunity. Therefore, the fourth-rank Ling Tai cultivated by the three levels of the 11th level was the ceiling that could only be achieved through hard work.

The fourth rank was a huge watershed. Below the fourth rank, it could only be said that they were ordinary people with different levels of perseverance. Above the fourth rank, they were real monsters! And this Gongsun Di not only had a minimum of a third-rank Ling Tai, but also comprehended the law and prison, what kind of monster was he?

Ji Su choked for a moment. "What about the others?"

Luo Ming squinted his eyes. "The soldier is Xiang Ding from Kingdom Chu, who has cultivated to the 12th level of Essence and is also here to condense a second-rank Ling Tai. There is also Zhai Yun from the Mohist School, who failed to condense a second-rank Ling Tai three years ago but broke through the Embryonic Breathing Realm in advance. I'm not sure about the Daoist with the black eye circles and the pretty boy, but they shouldn't be bad. Do you still want to go to the VIP seats?"

Ji Su: "...Do I deserve it?""This is the only thought in Ji Su's mind. Those people who are only a few years older than himself have already begun to attack the second rank of Ling Tai, while he has only broken through the eleventh layer of Qi Condensation. If he is unable to break through when he reaches their age, he can only condense the sixth rank of Ling Tai.

As long as these people do not die young, they will become the most important people in the world. He is afraid that he can only look up to them.

Ying Wuji is quite good at flattering people.

He forced a smile. "But besides that little white face, it seems that no one wants to bother with Ying Wuji."

Luo Ming narrowed his eyes. "Who would put their energy on a fallen hostage? Ying Wuji is arrogant, but he will one day see the cruelty of this world. It won't be long before Gongsun Di teaches him a lesson."

"Hmm?"

Ji Su's eyes lit up. Just now, Luo Ming said that Gongsun Di is a law cultivator from Kingdom Qian.

Now, there is almost turmoil within Kingdom Qian. Ying Qian was able to rise to power because of the help of Ying Wuji's mother's clan. Now that Ying Wuque has appeared and awakened his ancient bloodline, he has the potential to attack the first rank of Ling Tai. Countless people want to support him as the crown prince, and it is the time for two sides to fight to the death.

From Luo Ming's words, is Gongsun Di on Ying Wuque's side?

In this case, there might be a good show to watch.

But he quickly felt that something was not right. "Naturally, I hope to see Ying Wuji's tragic end, but Gongsun Di is a person from Kingdom Qian after all. The bookstore cannot ignore such a big piece of meat. During this ribbon-cutting ceremony, he..."

Luo Ming smiled. "As you said, he is a person from Kingdom Qian. Regardless of whether he is a military cultivator or a law cultivator, when he comes to our Kingdom Li, he must abide by our rules. Everyone is doing legitimate business. If Ying Wuji cannot sign the contract, he can sign it by pressing the heads of you booksellers, right?"

Ji Su couldn't help but laugh, feeling that he was being overly paranoid.

However, Luo Ming's mood was a bit heavy. To be honest, he didn't know who Ying Wuji was, but he knew that Ying Wuji must be an ambitious person, otherwise he wouldn't have made so many big moves.

Hua Chao will have a very tragic ending if she follows Ying Wuji.

In that case, he can only force Ying Wuji into a corner and let him drive Hua Chao away.

This method is very despicable, and he may never get Hua Chao's forgiveness in his lifetime, but Luo Ming must be the villain.

This ribbon-cutting ceremony can only be Ying Wuji's last struggle.

Any bookstore can print the classics of the hundred schools, and the payment is received by the Confucian Academy, Taoist temple, Mohist Guild... No one will stop Shangmo Bookstore.

But the trend in recent days has already proven that after book prices are popularized, the real books that can withstand sales and create profits are still various idle books.

If Ying Wuji wants to turn things around, he must break through the blockade of the eight major bookstores, attract a large number of knowledgeable and talented authors, and then publish his own books.

Otherwise, he will have to write his own books.

"Poof..."

Luo Ming thought of this and laughed at himself. This is too absurd.

Suddenly, a wave of cheers interrupted Luo Ming's thoughts.

He looked up and saw that Hua Chao was already standing on the stage. At this moment, she was wearing a coarse cloth linen, not wearing the veil she usually wears, but covered in thick and colorful makeup. There were also several other singers who came up with her, each with their own unique makeup.

Ji Su was confused. "Wasn't it just Miss Hua Chao alone? What kind of trick is this?"

Luo Ming also hesitated. "This..."

...

VIP seats.Zhao Ning took a sip of the clear tea, feeling the burning sensation in his throat cool down a bit. He had been talking with Ying Wuji for quite a while, but he hadn't been able to get any meaningful information out of him. Instead, he almost revealed his own identity, which was rather unpleasant.

He looked at the stage with a surprised expression, "Brother Ying, what is this?"

"A play!"

"A play?"

"Yes! The Adultery Case!"

Zhao Ning curiously glanced at the stage, roughly understanding that Ying Wuji was hoping to make a comeback through this ribbon-cutting ceremony.

But could this play really help him turn things around?

Meanwhile, on the stage, Hua Chao also briefly introduced the upcoming performance to the audience below.

The novel presentation method amazed everyone.

A play... They had never heard of it before!

The banks of the river quickly quieted down, and all that could be heard was the singing of the actors on stage.

The audience's attention was completely drawn into the story by the character Qin Xianglian, played by Hua Chao, and their emotions fluctuated with the ups and downs of the story.

Only two people had extremely strange expressions on their faces.

Zhao Ning: What Chen Shimei? Isn't this my prime minister?

Luo Ming: Good heavens! My father?

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