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It's known that the princes and princesses not only angered the True Man of the Four Seasons Sect, but also shocked the Emperor.

He felt a bit amused.

Facing the mirror, he adjusted his somewhat plain court attire and straightened his crown.

The reflection in the mirror was no longer young, his skin darkened from long exposure to the elements, and wrinkles quite evident.

Among a group of court officials described as elegant as jade, he was quite out of place, and because of this, he had never managed to sit in the position of Minister of Agriculture.

Yet, he was quite skilled in agricultural matters.

So much so that this time, when heading to the Four Seasons Sect, he was compelled to accompany the delegation.

What was the result?

Because of this group of princes and princesses who were as foolish as pigs, they were about to be shown the door.

It's obvious that if they were sent back in disgrace, though the main reason being the foolish acts of the princes and princesses, he would also suffer the consequences.

What's more important is that he had numerous questions he wanted resolved.

Yet this bunch of fools had ruined the opportunity, leaving him pondering how to fulfill the earnest expectations of the folks back home and how to answer his colleagues at the Ministry who were worried about food supplies?

Gazing into the mirror, he sneered and spoke:

"Ha."

"The offspring pampered by the Emperor are of such nature, are they."

"Why do they feel since they are Golden Core cultivators, they can communicate equally with the Golden Core of the Upper Sect of Four Seasons?"

The Minister of Agriculture bit his lip, even drawing blood.

Just then, a flash of rosy brilliance appeared beside him.

A beautiful woman suddenly appeared.

She said directly: "Yang Ke Dao You, I am the Qingqiu Fox under True Man Lingye's command. The true man has extended an invitation—but before that, I want to ask you, can you honestly answer all of the true man's questions.

If you cannot provide accurate responses.

Then it's better not to waste the true man's time."

Upon hearing this, He An's eyes instantly brightened, he suppressed the excitement in his heart, yet couldn't hide his happiness: "Of course! Whatever True Man Lingye asks, I will answer!"

"I dare not hide anything!"

The woman nodded with satisfaction, scattered a handful of petals.

A path formed in the void as she walked ahead, inviting: "Then follow me."

He An hurriedly followed behind.

Upon stepping on this path, everything around became clearly visible, yet it seemed to be in another space, allowing him to pass through the Array blessed by the Emperor himself on the imperial dragon carriage with ease.

He could see the princes and princesses anxiously leading their attendants to seek an audience with Li Ye, and also saw at the hall, the second prince standing upright having arrived early.

But the palace door was tightly shut, evidently the host here did not wish to see them.

For some reason, he felt unusually pleasant; wasn't it these high and mighty, unattentive princes and princesses experiencing such a moment?

Indeed.

Though the surroundings were a sea of spring warmth, snowflakes began to drift down, the biting cold wind and enormous snowflakes akin to goose feathers falling, managing to engulf the figure of the second prince in a mere few steps.

The Qingqiu Fox smiled and spoke ahead:

"When seeking help, one must show sincerity, this snow contains the Winter Solitude Seasonal Power from our Four Seasons Sect, even Golden Core True Man must endure the cold."

—— This snow was not summoned by Li Ye, but by the Moon God Wangshu who had been watching here, confined to this island or around those princes and princesses.

Even if they hid under the protection of arrays or magical treasures, they would still have to face the cold.

Truly, when friends come from afar, shouldn't they also experience the cold?"

Upon hearing this, He An, if it weren't for his consideration of them being princes and princesses, would have burst into laughter, especially when he passed by the second prince and saw his ears reddened by the cold, he almost couldn't contain himself.

Fortunately, after passing them, he entered the splendid palace, swiftly containing any inappropriate emotions.

Looking forward.

Li Ye's incarnation also glanced at him.

The celestial grace belonging to a Celestial Being almost took his breath away, clearly True Man Lingye showed no aura, yet merely glancing at him induced a sensation as though everything of his was being seen through.

With more reverence than what he showed the Emperor, he bowed and greeted:

"Greetings, True Man!"

"Hm." Li Ye's attitude towards him was much more pleasant compared to that towards the princes, even like soaking in a spring breeze, casually summoning a chair letting He An sit.

Then directly asked: "How do you find the common people of the Yunxi Dynasty live, are they safe or in poverty?"

Such a question right after entering nearly stopped He An's heart, yet he dared not hide anything.

Carefully choosing his words, he cautiously said:

"They do not starve."

"But they cannot prosper."

Saying these words, He An sat upright, like a criminal awaiting judgment, awaiting Li Ye's decision.

The words were indeed rather bold.

A rare transgression for him in life.

——Truthfully speaking, within such a dynastic system, such an assessment was not bad, could even grant the Emperor exceedingly high praise, but the problem lies that this was under the absence of cultivation power.

Within the Four Seasons Sect, the strictest assessment for the governance by families and marketplaces is mortal life, akin to a foundation, if the foundation only meets standards, then the above building merely appears usable.

Even outside the Four Seasons Sect, within other sects' jurisdiction, it's essentially the same, because with the support of cultivation power, wanting mortal people to live peacefully and prosperously is a simple task.

If even this can't be accomplished, what else can be managed?

Li Ye indeed was pondering cautiously at this moment.

He felt, the Yunxi Dynasty was in an abnormal phase, similar to words he heard from a Great Scholar at Bitter Journey Academy once.

"So, there is no poverty."

"This is interesting, I once heard a Great Scholar at the academy say, when there's no visible suffering around, it simply means suffering is not allowed to exist."

"Do you understand the meaning behind my words?"

These words initially sounded normal, even like words an Emperor might speak—eliminating suffering, this was originally the task of the shepherds of the Emperor and those officials below.

But upon thinking deeply.

He An broke into a cold sweat.

These words intended not only to eliminate suffering but to forbid suffering from appearing, and if suffering wasn't allowed to appear, he truly had witnessed too many methods.

More terrifying was he actually felt the current Emperor seemed to really think this way, clearly after ascending to the throne for a while, the Emperor could be said to diligently manage daily affairs.

But now he long ceased to handle matters, essentially leaving them to the Prime Minister and officials of each department, even the orders they received were largely "Maintain the status quo."

Earlier, he thought this was fine, but pondering carefully with the increase in the dynasty's population, maintaining the status quo would become a gigantic problem.

Reflecting upon this he rose from his chair, suddenly bowed to Li Ye, sincerely asking:

"Seeking guidance from the True Man to resolve my confusion."

"How indeed should this matter be resolved?"

Li Ye smiled slightly: "Very simple, I want you and your backers to assist me, wouldn't changing the dynasty resolve everything, if one Emperor fails then appoint ten or eight, surely some will govern well."

"Do you know we cultivators always venture into the mortal world and secular life for tempering, in a sense we're resolving the impact this matter has on us.

Just like those princes and princesses outside.

When pain is felt, they regret.

But I am not their father or mother, if they can't manage, someone else will, replacing them is a solution.

But my only request is, do not affect the peace of Yunxi Realm, I hope when you are at each other's throats, it won't impact ordinary people."

As these words were uttered, the outside wind and snow seemed to grow stronger, several princes and princesses standing in the snow began shivering, as though some bone-chilling cold was penetrating their bodies.