C997 Rules of Strength
Hearing Qin Chu's words, the Empress Wu smiled. How could she say that, she was moved, she liked Qin Chu, so she hoped to get Qin Chu's response. Qin Chu showing that he wanted to have her could be considered a form of response and recognition.
"Sit down and drink some tea. There won't be any more battles. You just have to slowly cultivate. A year …" In at most a year's time