In the court.

Meng Qingzhou, dressed in a blue robe and leaning on a blind cane, stood straight and declared loudly:

"Your Majesty, I, Meng Qin, truly do not wish to hold office anymore!"

Three days ago, after Meng Qingzhou revealed his identity as the Sword Saint, he immediately submitted his resignation to the Empress, citing the need for secluded cultivation and having no time for court affairs. Cultivation was his top priority!