Song Zining looked rather serious. “Both Qianye and Kuanglan are highly talented in the martial arts. This child will be a genius in this regard. Why would you need me?”

“Your martial prowess isn’t bad, either.” Empress Li glared at Song Zining. “That kid from the Ji family will probably start building a foundation from birth and focus on the martial path in the future. We are hardly the elder prince’s match in this respect. I hope our kid will be smart and not do dumb things like his father.”

Song Zining bowed deeply. “Since you’re placing this important duty on my shoulders, I will do my utmost not to disappoint you.”

“Blacksun Valley is still dangerous, you must be careful when you go back there. Be sure to come back alive, I don’t want the qualified teacher I just found to become a dead person.”

Song Zining said seriously, “Rest assured, not many can kill me if I don’t want to die.”

Empress Li sighed. “You’re as sly as a fox, not many people can trick you. If only Qianye was half as cunning as you are. Enough about that, time for me to go back.”

Song Zining called out to her, “Empress, Qianye… is he really dead?”

Empress Li’s face turned pale. Her aura weakened noticeably, and a trickle of blood dripped down the corner of her mouth. “I tried confirming before but the result was the same.”

Song Zining smiled wryly. “I never underestimated...