Yun Qin Empire, Imperial Palace.
As one of the three major human forces in Yunzhou, the Yunqin Empire boasts a population of hundreds of millions. Over the past few centuries, the empire has implemented reforms, significantly strengthening its national power and allowing it to surpass other surrounding yellow-level races.
The majestic imperial palace is located in the center of Yundu City. At this moment, in the imperial study, Emperor Qin Yongjun was reviewing a memorial when suddenly, a beautiful girl in her early twenties burst through the door, excitement radiating from her.
"Father, I'm back!"
Upon seeing his daughter, Qin Yongjun smiled. "Oh? Xue'er, didn't you follow your second brother to visit various places? Why are you back so soon?"
The girl, with skin like snow and bright eyes, is named Qin Xue, the youngest princess of the empire.
She pursed her lips slightly and said, "I returned early this time with important information!"
"What important information? Show it to me."
Hearing this, Qin Xue quickly took out a folded and crumpled letter from the small purse at her waist. "No, this was written for you by my second brother."
"Do you really have any information?"
He took the letter with surprise. After unfolding it and reading for a moment, Qin Yongjun frowned slightly.
Qin Xue asked curiously, "Father, is that boy really so powerful that he makes you feel uneasy?"
Qin Yongjun was taken aback. "You know about this?"
He then realized, considering his daughter's temperament, that she would have likely eavesdropped.
"The commotion this kid caused was quite significant. Even the elves were alarmed. This was something I didn't expect."
Qin Xue remarked, "Isn't he just a little king of a small vassal state? He's just a has-been little king."
"Father, don't worry. As long as you give me three thousand soldiers, I will capture this kid within a month!"
Qin Yongjun laughed in disbelief. "Xue'er, don't be reckless. This person is not to be underestimated. Li Haotian's ten thousand elite soldiers couldn't do anything to this guy's two hundred troops. It seems he is indeed somewhat capable."
Seeing that his daughter seemed dissatisfied, he joked, "I heard that this person has a bad character and is always willing to rob good women. Our little princess is so cute. If he gets his hands on you, I'm afraid there will be no return."
"What!"
With a blush on her face, Qin Xue replied angrily, "This man has such a hobby? I will definitely not let him off easily!"
Her emotions were heightened by the intense rumors surrounding Li Mufan; he was known as a womanizer who robbed women. Even Emperor Qin Yongjun was aware of this. She wondered what he thought upon learning about it.
Qin Yongjun laughed heartily. "Go see your mother! And by the way, call for Li Boshui."
Seeing her father laugh, Qin Xue realized the emperor was teasing her. She snorted lightly, turned around, and left the imperial study in a huff.
After she left, Qin Yongjun's expression slowly darkened. He tapped the table three times, and a shadow immediately flashed across the study.
A figure clad in black robes knelt on one knee before the emperor.
"Go to Dongshan City in the Sun and Moon Kingdom. Find out what caused the explosion that day, and also discover where Li Mufan obtained so many armors and weapons."
The shadow nodded slightly and disappeared in an instant.
A moment later, a handsome young man entered the imperial study.
"Li Boshui meets Your Majesty."
"Get up."
Qin Yongjun pointed to the letter on the table and said, "Please take a look at the secret report brought by Princess Xue."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Boshui stood up, respectfully picked up the letter from the table, read it for a moment, and smiled. "Your Majesty, I have heard that Li Mufan has a weak personality and is difficult to achieve great things, but it seems that those rumors are wrong."
"Indeed, I thought so before and agreed to Li Haotian's palace coup. Now it seems that such a move is unnecessary."