Actually, not only is Yao Qinxue in a quandary, but Kong Suxin is also in the midst of an intense struggle. By rights, she is now already married, and as an empress of a country, she shouldn’t still have feelings for other n.
However, her cousin is different! They were so close when they were young, and he clearly promised to marry her. Moreover, although she has technically beco soone’s wife, her palace guard mole is still there.
Through her clothes, Kong Suxin’s fingers press on the palace guard mole. She is startled by her own bold thoughts, quickly shaking her head. She and her cousin are already impossible, and she knows her cousin still has to leave, so just one last eting with him would be enough.
At the sa ti, Zhang Yuwen’s heart is also unsettled. He looks at the empress’s carriage ahead with a painful and complex expression. Then, seeing the State Preceptor at the very front, he finally lets out a deep sigh. Perhaps he should really do as his father advised and early on distance himself from these mundane affairs. He is still just a cousin from his uncle’s family. If he continues acting on impulse, it might even implicate his parents and his cousin.
He shouldn’t have ddled in the first place. Aren’t there enough examples recorded in the sect’s ancient books of those who interfered and ended up with miserable fates?
Yunwu Mountain is scenic and beautiful, with clouds shrouding the peak all year round. It is said to be the dwelling place of immortals. People have always believed that praying for a good harvest and peace on Yunwu Mountain would bring favorable weather conditions to the country in the coming year.
This task used to be carried out by the royal family, but ever since the State Preceptor discovered the prestige to be gained from it, he has taken over. Ye Qiu, this so-called emperor, is rely a mascot.
"Your Majesty, Lord National Master says three days from now is the auspicious day for praying. During these three days, please make sure to bathe daily, burn incense, and abstain from eating at. If the prayer ceremony is tainted, it would be hard to explain to the people of the world." The Little Boy doesn’t bother to salute, nor even lower his head, arrogantly instructing.
The empress and the officials are untroubled, for they are not the ones being disrespected, so internally, they feel no displeasure.
However, Zhang Yuwen secretly frowns, and upon seeing Ye Qiu’s expressionless face, he feels a surge of anger, both disdainful and hateful. Disdainful for his weakness, hateful that he, an emperor, could be so easily scorned and yet remain inactive. How could he protect his empress?
Ye Ying is also filled with hatred. Her elder brother is the emperor of the Daluo Dynasty. How dare a re child from the National Master Mansion look down on him? Does he intend to rebel?
Already, the National Master Mansion is so unruly, they’ve practically rebelled long ago.
She glanced around. The State Preceptor had already gone back to his courtyard to rest. As the Little Boy went down the stairs, a Water Arrow shot into the back of his knee, causing him to stumble and roll down. There were only a few steps, but it was enough to make him look ridiculous.
"Who? Who on earth ambushed ?" He quickly stood up, eyes sinisterly scanning the crowd.
Ye Qiu looked at the water stains on his knee, frowned slightly, and knew it was his sister venting for him. He felt comforted but also sowhat angry. He repeatedly warned her that they still lacked strength and shouldn’t act recklessly. Why won’t she listen? It’s rely a Little Boy; there’s no point in acting out of impulse. Once they gain power, no one will dare belittle him.
"Not speaking? I’ll make you pay." That Little Boy concentrated power in his palm, appearing ready to make a move.
Seeing this, Zhang Yuwen’s eyes turned cold, and he stepped forward, saying, "Sir, the prayer ceremony is in three days. If anything happens now, it would be hard to explain to the people. I believe the State Preceptor wouldn’t want any interruptions."
"Is it you?" Evidently, the Little Boy misunderstood, thinking Zhang Yuwen had ambushed him. But it’s no wonder he misunderstood; he has cultivated for years, and besides the equally cultivated Zhang Yuwen, who else could attack him?
Zhang Yuwen also realized the Little Boy misunderstood him, frowning deeper, but he was always free-spirited and had no intention to explain. Or he simply didn’t care to recognize the Little Boy.
"You’re good, I’ll rember you, Mr. Zhang." The Little Boy sneered, then swished his sleeve and left.
Although he didn’t deal with anyone on the spot, anyone could see he wasn’t planning to let things slide. Kong Suxin and Yao Qinxue couldn’t help but glance over, a worried look in their eyes.
"Today was utterly chaotic. Who told you to behave like this in public? What if it attracts the State Preceptor’s attention?" Ye Qiu scolded his sister. Ye Ying’s unique physique ans that if the Little Boy made a fuss and the State Preceptor really ca, her special trait would be hard to conceal.
"Elder Brother, I was just upset. He’s rely a child, yet dared speak to you that way! In front of civil and military officials and the harem concubines, where was your dignity?" Seeing Ye Qiu’s face growing darker, she lowered her head to admit her mistake, "Elder Brother, I’m sorry, I won’t be so willful in the future."
"Knowing your mistake is good. Don’t assu your cultivation allows you to rise above everyone else. Among ordinary people, there are many with clever and ticulous minds. Although you acted while the Little Boy had his back turned, ensuring he didn’t notice, there were many behind you. Can you guarantee none of them saw anything? What if soone happened to see your actions?" Ye Qiu patiently explained to her, "We are currently weak and can’t afford to take any risks."
His words made Ye Ying feel even more guilty, for her elder brother wasn’t wrong. Since she began cultivating, her ntality had indeed changed, becoming sowhat disdainful of ordinary people.
Her heart shook greatly. She had just been cultivating for a short ti, yet her mindset had changed. Would she one day beco like the State Preceptor?
His scolding was right, and perhaps not even enough. She had been too complacent. Her elder brother still has poison in his system, yet to be fully cleared. If she gets discovered, he will be dood. Would the Ye Family’s royal lineage fall at her hands?
"Big Brother, I’m sorry, I was too idealistic. Until we grow strong enough to oppose the State Preceptor, I won’t act recklessly, nor will I put you at risk," Ye Ying vowed.
Ye Qiu looked at her with affection. Clearly, she was just a young girl of barely ten, wholeheartedly thinking of him. At such a tender age, she bore so much pressure, and he couldn’t bear it. But they were surrounded by danger and had to beco strong on their own.
"I heard you were ambushed today? Couldn’t even find out who did it?" In Gao Zhuo’s courtyard, a skinny-faced Little Boy mocked a round-faced Little Boy.
The round-faced Little Boy, who was born with a fair appearance, but at this mont fiercely adamant, said: "I won’t let it slide."
The skinny-faced Little Boy scoffed, "Truly embarrassing for our National Master Mansion."
The round-faced Little Boy grew more vicious, "It’s none of your business."
"Ha!"
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