My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Chen Sansi set the Wu City ablaze in April, then within thirty days severely defeated the West Qi Army, slaying countless Immortal Masters. Now the cultivators from West Qi and Luoye Valley have all retreated back to their territory."

"The Ministry of War believes that our border troops should first withdraw back into our territory."

"Please, Your Majesty, make your sacred judgment."

The report concluded.

The ministers bowed their heads, silently awaiting the Empress's response.

However, nobody knew.

Seated upon the Dragon Chair behind the golden-orange curtain wasn't the Empress but their Princess "Shen Xizhi."

'Brother Shi has won again.'

Gu Xinlan controlled her tone, mimicking her younger sister's way of speaking. The voices of the two sisters were naturally similar, differing only in their presence. Her deliberate imitation was almost indistinguishable from the original.

"Withdraw the troops."

"..."

"Your servant obeys the decree!"

"Besides this, your old servant has another matter to report."

A military officer in a scarlet robe stepped forward and reported, "During this border conflict with the Sheng Dynasty, although there has been no large-scale warfare, small-scale skirmishes have been occurring day and night."

"Both sides have suffered losses."

"It's worth noting that a certain Lu Ji from the Sheng Dynasty frequently slaughters our soldiers to perform the Blood Sacrifice for practicing his Evil Techniques, and this man is now nearly a demon!"

"If possible, I hope Your Majesty can dispatch a few Immortal Masters to find an opportunity to behead him, otherwise, I fear we will face endless troubles in the future."

Lu Ji?

Gu Xinlan took note of this in her mind, planning to inform her sister and Brother Shi later. She signaled to the female official beside her.

Understanding her cue, the female official stepped out of the curtain and, representing the Emperor, relayed to the officials, "If there are no other matters to be discussed, esteemed courtiers may withdraw from the court."

The court session ended.

Gu Xinlan headed straight for the Imperial Study Room, a worried expression on her face.

Ever since the Great Sheng began warring with West Qi, with Immortal Masters rampant in the skies, it had been a long time since she last saw her sister, and she was worried something might happen.

As she approached the Imperial Study Room, she heard voices inside.

They were probably discussing matters about the "Sect," "Master," "Foundation Establishment Pill," which Gu Xinlan couldn't quite understand.

After a long while,

a proud young cultivator walked out from the hall and flew away through the sky.

"Sister, come inside."

The Daqing Empress's cold voice rang out.

Gu Xinlan stepped into the hall.

The room was filled with a faint fragrance, with golden curtains hanging from all four sides.

In the silent and solemn atmosphere, the nearly three-year-old Chen Duhe was chasing and frolicking with a young spiritual beast.

This spiritual beast was covered in white fur with golden horns on its head, resembling a dog but moving with the majesty of a lion; it was a rare creature indeed.

"Sister."

Gu Xinlan spoke first, "I heard your conversation just now. Are you leaving?"

The cold gaze of the Daqing Empress shifted from the frolicking young ones to the Princess, she asked softly, "Sister, do you want to come with me? I promise to take Duhe along."

Gu Xinlan did not reply immediately.

The Empress already knew the answer.

"Very well."

The Empress slowly stood, her long black and gold gown trailing behind as she paced, "Since sister has her heart set elsewhere, I shall not insist further. Sister, you may pack your belongings, and tomorrow I will send you and Du He back to Great Sheng's Liangzhou."

Gu Xinlan's eyes glittered as she quickly asked, "Does this mean you're not planning to return?"

"After the Foundation Establishment, being suppressed by the great Dao, one cannot come to the Eastern Continent."

The Empress explained, "However, if one day the Ancestor Vein revives and the seal breaks, I will be able to travel freely. That day should not be too far off."

"Alright then."

Understanding her sister's dedication to pursuing the path of Immortals, Gu Xinlan changed the subject, "If both sister and I leave, what happens to Daqing? Leave it to other members of the Shen Family?"

Like other dynasties,

they too had descendants of the Imperial Family in various states.

"How could those incompetents govern Daqing well?"

The Empress's voice was cold with a touch of scorn, "After my departure, I will casually select a member of the Shen Family to stabilize the court situation, thereafter the Sect shall assume the role of State Preceptor to assist in the governance."

"But rest assured."

"I have already explained to them that once the matter of the Ancestor Vein in the Eastern Continent is resolved, Daqing will belong to sister and Du He. Given the current dangers, it's better for sister not to stay here for now."

"Entrusted to..."

Gu Xinlan was confused, "A cultivator from the Sect to govern?"

"Yes."

The Empress, staring into the distant west, said softly, "The world has already drastically changed. Currently, the four nations of this Eastern Continent, except for the Old Emperor of Sheng Dynasty, are merely puppets of the sects from the Sky Water Continent."

Gu Xinlan pondered, "So the Old Emperor of Sheng Dynasty still has some tricks up his sleeve?"

"He does have tricks."

The Empress emphasized, "I just fear those tricks might be used against sister's family."

...

Capital City!

Zhongjue Hall.

"News of victory——"

In just over a month, there were monumental changes at the front.

From daily distressing loss reports to continuous victory news.

"Good!"

King Jin, Cao Huan, finally released the frustration he'd held in his heart for over a year, summarizing, "In this Western Expedition, although our Great Sheng Court suffered heavy losses, we have managed to defend our territory and severely weaken the Qi bandits!"

"Chen Sansi..."

The Minister of Revenue, Tian Guang, said, "Has once again established Heavenly Merit."

Speaking of this,

the atmosphere suddenly turned solemn.

The Minister of Personnel, Yin Mingchun, seriously said, "I wonder how we should reward the White Robe this time."

"His contributions are immense..."

Tian Guang muttered, "Any higher and he might soon become a State Duke."

"Gentlemen!"

The Minister of Ministry of Industry, Yan Maoxing, interrupted everyone, stating, "Haven't we forgotten something? Starting from two years ago at Langjuxu Mountain, Chen Sansi repeatedly disobeyed orders"