The Xuanfu Department is just a piece of fat under the two major families.
Whether one can swallow it depends on Zhao Shuning's ability.
As for Zhao Shuning, she is not like in her previous life, stubbornly going all the way to the end. She used to be so obstinate. Sometimes, a simple change of approach could lead to a solution, but she was just too innocent and straightforward.
Now, she understands that one must never repay evil with kindness. Those who have hurt you should be pushed into hell.
Of course, when dealing with people and things, the premise is always to have a clear conscience.
Feng Zhan took a look from behind.
Now he thought this little girl was really something.
She knew how to size up the situation. If she made an effort, she expected to see results.
Indeed, blindly pursuing the spirit of self - sacrifice was something Feng Zhan couldn't agree with. He really appreciated Zhao Shuning's personality.
The five envoys looked at each other and couldn't say a word.
Zhao Shuning gave a charming smile and said calmly, "Everyone, our Zhao family doesn't need others' offerings. Now, they've already moved their base to Yanqing City. I think that when I become stronger, we can even try for the capital, Chang'an."
The Zhao family has a promising future.
If they don't offer to them now, they may look down on the Xuanfu Department in the future.
"This little girl is really something. She knows how to add bargaining chips at the right time. She doesn't wait to be chosen but takes the initiative to choose. Brilliant!"
Since Feng Zhan came to this plane, it was the first time he had seen such a straightforward and calculating little girl.
But this calculation was not as annoying as those affected people.
Listening to her talk was like watching a grand palace intrigue.
Without waiting for others to react, Zhao Shuning said, "Everyone, get up. I'm not feeling well now. I need to wash up and then go for a meal."
Then, with a loud noise, the door closed heavily in front of everyone.
When Zhao Shuning turned around, she saw the young gentleman looking at her meaningfully.
She unconsciously touched her face and then turned to Ling Sese and said, "Sese, who is this man?"
Being ignored like this, Feng Zhan was not angry at all. Instead, he sat on the chair beside him and played with the fan in his hand.
Ling Sese thought for a while. How ridiculous it was that she still didn't know the gentleman's name. So when Zhao Shuning asked her, she was stunned and didn't know how to answer.
It was Feng Zhan who spoke up.
"Sese, isn't this little girl thirsty? Why don't you go and make her a pot of tea?"
Only then did Ling Sese pat her head and quickly leave the room.
Zhao Shuning also sat down opposite Feng Zhan and said calmly, "Why did you send Sese away?"
Instead of answering, Feng Zhan asked, "Little girl, are you really only nine years old?"
"Yes. So what?"
"That's really rare. Sese told me that you know a lot."
"Not much. Sese has read all kinds of ancient books. She's the one who really knows a lot."
"You can be modest sometimes."
"Sometimes, telling the truth has become a form of modesty?"
Feng Zhan gave a charming smile. Zhao Shuning couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity. The gentleman's smile in front of her was so familiar and so beautiful.
"We have too many doubts to solve, don't we? Sending Sese away means she doesn't have to get involved in those things."
Now, Feng Zhan was finally answering Zhao Shuning's question.
Zhao Shuning gave a faint smile. He had considered things quite properly. No wonder he asked Sese to make a pot of tea instead of pouring a glass of water. It was to buy time.
"Little girl, let me introduce myself. My name is Feng Zhan."
"Feng Zhan? Feng Zhan! A member of the Feng royal family?"
Feng Zhan frowned and said, "I don't know if there's a saying of the Feng royal family in your plane. But in my world, I'm indeed from the Feng royal family."
Zhao Shuning was a bit flustered at this moment.
"Why can you control the Karmic Red Lotus Fire?"
The two asked at the same time and both laughed.
Zhao Shuning said first, "It was something my master gave me for self - protection. He taught me the incantation, so of course I can control it, but I can't fully unleash its power. What about you?"
"Me? If I tell you that the Karmic Red Lotus Fire belongs to my Feng family, would you believe me?"
Zhao Shuning shook her head.
Her master's name was Yan Ruyu, not a member of the Feng family.
"Who is your master?"
"What does it matter to you, sir? I'm not convenient to disclose my master's name."
"His name is Yan Ruyu, right?"
Zhao Shuning's heart skipped a beat. She looked up at Feng Zhan in disbelief.
Actually, Feng Zhan didn't know who Zhao Shuning's master was. It was just that Sese had mentioned before that Zhao Shuning knew about Yan Ruyu, so just now, Feng Zhan was actually taking a gamble.
But now, looking at Zhao Shuning's expression, Feng Zhan knew that he had won the bet.
"Who on earth are you?"
"Little girl, I've already introduced myself earlier."
"I feel that you're not an ordinary person."
"I'm just a bit different from you. The saying of not being an ordinary person is a bit exaggerated."
Zhao Shuning was so shocked by the person in front of her that she couldn't say a word. Yan Ruyu was the founder of this world and the imperial teacher for a thousand years. How could he say his name so easily?
Judging from his words, Yan Ruyu was just a stranger to him. He neither worshipped nor respected him.
"What on earth are you doing here?"
"Looking for someone."
"Looking for who? My master?"
"Ultimately, the goal is not to find him, but for now, I must find him first."
Zhao Shuning was even more confused.
"Your name is Feng Zhan and you can control the Karmic Red Lotus Fire. Do you know my master?" Or rather, was he his master's fellow disciple? From the same lineage?
"Little girl, throw away all those irrelevant thoughts in your head. To be honest, I'm really not interested in your master, Yan Ruyu. I just want to get the information I want through him."
"Who asked you to be interested in him?"
Feng Zhan: "......"
Zhao Shuning added, "My master has gone to the Ghost Domain. That place cuts off all contact. Now, even if I use the Red Lotus, I can't get in touch with him unless he contacts me first."
"Also, my master is the teacher of all ages. He's much more noble than you. Stay away from my master."
Feng Zhan looked utterly bewildered.
Previously, the little girl didn't seem like someone who would divide people into different classes. But when it came to her master, Yan Ruyu, everything became special.
"Also, if you want to find my master, it's best to wait for him in the capital, Chang'an, or on Qingyun Peak. Those are the two places he often goes to."
Feng Zhan smiled lightly. "Why are you telling me this? Aren't you afraid I'll do something bad to your master?"
Zhao Shuning sized Feng Zhan up and down and casually said, "You?"