Chapter 1128: Jiangque (II)
Li Jiangxia quietly breathed a sigh of relief. He was currently overseeing the eastern shore under Milin Mountain's administration and had even established a palace there. In the future, he would be its superior. What he feared most was Li Jianglong being reassigned to Milin, which would have undone all his painstaking efforts.
Li Jianglong accepted the order respectfully, showing no surprise. Li Anshuo's wife was of the Chen Family, his maternal side, and he already held leverage over the man. Li Zhouwei was surely aware of that, and since Li Anshuo handled mortal matters in the Floating South, assigning Li Jianglong there was only natural.
After arranging matters for those two, Li Zhouwei said solemnly, "Jiangxia will continue to oversee the eastern shore. That area borders the Wilderness, and stability there is crucial. Only you have the necessary experience among your brothers, so there will be no changes."
Li Jiangxia quickly knelt in gratitude. By the time he rose, the Li Family's influence had already shifted swiftly from several Foundation Establishment Realm elders to the younger generation of Qi Cultivation Realm cultivators.
Li Zhouwei glanced around the hall with a faint smile, paused for a moment, and said, "Zhouluo will manage Qingdu, and Li Wen will return to the Jade Court. Only Milin remains without a governor. Do any of you have a recommendation?"
Li Jiangqian immediately stepped forward and said respectfully, "Elder Donghe is well suited for the position."
None of the brothers’ faces changed, not even Li Jianglong, whose maternal side was from the Chen Family. There was a reason for their calm. The elder held great authority, yet was utterly unyielding and harsh even toward his own kin. The Chen Family feared him greatly and dared not treat him as an ally, making his appointment of little advantage to Li Jianglong.
Li Jianglong then spoke, "I have been away from home for a long time and am unfamiliar with the family's recent changes, so I dare not make suggestions. However, this position is important and should be entrusted to a high-ranking Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator."
Li Jiangxia spoke up next without hesitation, "The position of Milin is too valuable and should remain in the hands of upright members of our own family. Since it has long been vacant and several elders are absent from home, I believe it's best to leave it unfilled for now. We can instead assign a few respected elders to the palace as advisers to manage the eastern shore. With many people involved, opinions will differ, and it would be more convenient for elder brother to mediate between them."
Li Zhouwei was dipping his vermilion brush in ink, drafting orders for his sons to assume their new posts. After listening to their words, not the slightest ripple crossed his expression; he merely let out a quiet laugh.