Chapter 58 Destroying the Imperial Edict Defiantly

The Yong王府 and Yun王府 have had no familial ties for centuries, neither through marriage nor blood relations. Moreover, even if you were to marry Rong Feng, you could only be my niece-in-law. If you we...Chapter 58: Daring to Destroy the Imperial Edict

Ye Tianyi also saw Yun Qianyue and stopped, standing at the palace gate looking at her.

The sunlight was intense now, golden rays illuminating the entire Royal Splendor Palace, adding a layer of gold over its already magnificent appearance. The flowers, trees, and plants in the palace were enduring the sun's洗禮, with their leaves glistening golden.

Yun Qianyue looked at Ye Tianyi, her gaze shifting from the imperial edict in his hand to him. She subtly concealed any change in her expression, quietly observing him. It was here that they first met years ago; he and Lady Blue had come for an audience with the Empress, and she dragged him out of the Royal Splendor Palace. That year, she was three, now she's nearly fifteen, approximately twelve years have passed. He has grown from a handsome young boy to a refined and graceful young man. The little boy who once followed her every command is now a man who knows what he wants for himself. No, perhaps he never blindly obeyed; he always knew what he wanted. It was she who misunderstood him five years ago. She withdrew her gaze, looking up at the sky which was cloudless and clear blue. Staring into that vast expanse of azure, her heart suddenly cleared like a mirror.

Her heart is small; it can only hold one person!

The person she loves is Rong Jing!

A man who has been unkind to her from their first meeting, and continues to be so even after she regained her memories! Yet, she was ensnared by his unkindness, willingly imprisoning herself for him, leaving no room in her heart for anyone else.

Ye Tianyi stood where he was, watching Yun Qianyue. His handsome features were partially hidden under the shadow cast by the palace gate匾, his expression momentarily ambiguous. Suddenly, he stepped forward towards her. His steps were slightly heavy; with each step on the golden brick pavement of the Royal Splendor Palace, a faint sound echoed, particularly clear in the silent surroundings.

Yun Qianyue suddenly smiled and withdrew her gaze from the sky to look at Ye Tianyi approaching her.

Ye Tianyi reached Yun Qianyue's side, stopped, and unrolled the yellow scroll in his hand. Not looking at Yun Qianyue, he solemnly said, "Yun Qianyue, receive the imperial edict!"

Yun Qianyue remained standing still, silent, only watching him.

"Yun Qianyue, receive the imperial edict!" Ye Tianyi repeated in a solemn voice.

Yun Qianyue stood motionless.

"Are you defying the imperial command" Ye Tianyi asked, looking up at Yun Qianyue with a slightly darkened gaze.

"What do you want me to receive when it's an empty imperial edict" Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows at him.

"There can be much written on an empty imperial edict!" Ye Tianyi suddenly opened the scroll, indeed seeing that it was blank. He pointed to a blank spot and said solemnly, "I could write that you are bestowed upon me as the consort of a prince."

Yun Qianyue chuckled softly; soon after, she suppressed her smile and looked at Ye Tianyi seriously, saying, "Ye Tianyi, you should understand that the person I truly like is Rong Jing."

"Then what am I Have I been your toy all these years" Ye Tianyi raised his eyebrows.

Yun Qianyue did not answer him; she continued, "I used to avoid him. But because of my clarity and rationality, I knew that loving or falling in love with him would mean something significant for me. Hence, I kept my feelings under control, buried deeply within myself. However, one day, I realized that the depth at which I had buried my emotions towards him was too great, accumulating so much that it overflowed when I couldn't contain it any longer. That's when I woke up and faced reality."

Ye Tianyi did not speak again; he stared intensely at Yun Qianyue.

"I activated the Phoenix Tribulation to give him and me a chance. But do you know, this is also an opportunity for both of us The day before I started the Phoenix Tribulation, I didn't say anything to him but wrote to you asking you to return to the capital as soon as possible. It was the letter handed to Rong Jing by Princess Six through your hand just a couple of days ago." Yun Qianyue met Ye Tianyi's gaze; though she smiled, her tone was sorrowful, "If there is any possibility at all, I am most unwilling to fall in love with Rong Jing. The person I would be happiest to like is you. But what can one say! We are destined for a deep affection that doesn't last long.

"Deep affection, but shallow connection" Ye Tianyi scoffed. "Moon兒, it was him who stopped me from returning to the capital! It was he who took advantage of your amnesia and acted differently towards you during this time. Otherwise, if I had returned to the capital, you would naturally have treated me differently."

"But didn't you actually not come back" Yun Qianmo raised an eyebrow as she looked at Ye Tianyi. "Tianyi, I've known you since childhood. You know best what kind of person I am, and likewise, I know you better than anyone else. You believe that I'm very important to you—important enough that losing me would be a tragedy. But is it really so"

"Of course!" Ye Tianyi responded without hesitation.

"Think again carefully. Think from the heart," Yun Qianmo looked at him and softly said, "Is this truly how things are"

"No need to think about it! Of course it's true! I would even choose great disrespect towards my mother for your sake, Moon兒, I know very well how important you are to me," Ye Tianyi’s brows were firm and resolute.

"Wrong! I used to believe that I was very important to you. But facts speak louder than words. In reality, the throne is more important to you than I am. The hard-won northern frontier is more important to you than me. Even your personal guard force in your hand means more to you than I do," Yun Qianmo laughed.

"Moon兒, did you really not trust me so much How have I treated you over these years Could it be that because of Rong Jing’s influence on you now, you want to deny my feelings for you" Ye Tianyi looked at Yun Qianmo with a solemn expression.

"I'm not denying your sincerity; rather, I know you too well," Yun Qianmo suddenly sighed deeply. In her heart, some things seemed entangled while others were unraveling. She continued after a moment, "Rong Jing did indeed use his cunning and intelligence to set up traps for me, but why would you fall into them Because you couldn’t bear the thought of returning empty-handed from the northern frontier that you had fought so hard to secure. You overestimate your own importance in my heart; you even think too highly of yourself to believe I’d still wait for you after you tidied up the mess he caused there. It was only a two-month delay, but it gave Rong Jing an opportunity."

"What does that prove Moon兒, the northern frontier doesn’t belong solely to me; we built it together through hard work. Why is it wrong for me to stop him when he causes trouble in the north Are you suggesting I should come back empty-handed and lose everything I’ve worked for" Ye Tianyi suddenly became agitated, his voice rising.

"If you know me well, shouldn’t you also understand what I want" Yun Qianmo looked at Ye Tianyi calmly. "All I desire is freedom and independence. I yearn to see the vast world—snow on Heavenly Snow Mountain, sunrise over Qixia Mountain, evergreen pine trees in Jiuhuan Mountain, misty mazes of Cloudy Mist Mountain, South Frontier, North Frontier, Southern Liang, Western Yan… I am not a bird content with being confined for others’ pleasure. The forces and the entire northern frontier mean nothing to me—they are all fleeting clouds. What you value is what I don’t."

"I protect the whole of the northern frontier, making it strong so that you can be free under my protection," Ye Tianyi looked at Yun Qianmo seriously. "Moon兒, you’re only looking for an excuse to distance yourself from me."

"Even if I am seeking an excuse…" Yun Qianmo’s smile turned mocking. "But Ye Tianyi, I never let you return easily. There must have been a reason why I wanted you back at the capital. But because of your concerns about the northern frontier, it wasn’t that you couldn’t come back but rather that you wouldn’t give up control to return empty-handedly. Have you considered what would happen if I died Even with all the power in the north, even owning the whole northern frontier, how could you still protect me and let me be free under your wing"

"How could you possibly die" Ye Tianyi’s face paled.

"Yes! In your eyes, I can do anything. How would dying fit into that image If Rong Jing hadn’t intervened on the day of my memory loss, I’d be in the prison of the Ministry of Punishment. While death might not come from it, suffering is inevitable," Yun Qianmo’s smile was cold and mocking. She didn’t know if she was laughing at herself or others as she looked directly into Ye Tianyi's eyes. "Ye Tianyi, I am just a person!"

Ye Tianyi shuddered.

"Yes! I won't die—just forget everything instead. To you, is forgetting such a big deal As long as I’m alive, no matter how much suffering I endure, you naturally believe that I should wait for you to return," Yun Qianmo laughed softly. "For five years of correspondence, I mentioned everyone in the capital and the world whom we both knew, but never Rong Jing. Did you ever wonder why Over these years, your sole goal was securing the northern frontier—how much importance do I really hold for you Do I appear only when needed and vanish otherwise Are you so sure that Yun Qianmo exists solely to serve Ye Tianyi"

Ye Tianyi’s face turned pale.

"Perhaps you might say Rong Jing was ill for ten years, never leaving his residence, making him irrelevant. But is he really worth ignoring Or did you notice something amiss but could not be bothered with me Pretending to know nothing If that's the case, can you still state confidently that I'm very important to you" Yun Qianmo raised her eyebrows.

Ye Tianyi pressed his lips tightly together without a word.

"Actually, do you know Ten years ago, I already knew we could never be. So even though I helped you sincerely with all my heart, I never harbored any romantic thoughts for you," Yun Qianmo suddenly changed the topic.

"Ten years" Ye Tianyi narrowed his eyes as he looked at Yun Qianmo.

"Yes, ten years ago!" Yun Qianyue nodded, and said calmly: "Ten years ago, I secretly arranged for the residence originally planned by His Majesty for you at the Chancellor's Manor to be moved beside the Cloud Manor, swapping it with Night Tianqiong's residence. At that time, I already knew that His Majesty had chosen you as the next generation’s heir, and the Empress of the next generation would be Qin Yuc ling."

Night Tianyi was shocked and looked at Yun Qianyue in disbelief.

Yun Qianyue raised her eyebrows slightly. "What Don't you believe me But it's true!"

Night Tianyi recovered from his shock, but remained silent.

"Your talent is the best among all the princes; you are like a jade that will shine brilliantly no matter how big or small. Who is His Majesty to not know which of his sons is the best Night Tianqiong enjoys being the Crown Prince immensely, but it's not because he has bad luck or doesn't listen enough to His Majesty, nor does he break rules or neglect his duties as a prince. He merely lacks good talent; no matter how well he performs, that won’t suffice." Yun Qianyue suddenly looked towards the gate of the Palace of Splendor and continued calmly: "Even if I am as capable as anyone else, my identity as the legitimate daughter of Cloud Manor is enough to make me unfit for the role. So at that time, I knew that Night Tianqiong and I were destined to be discarded."

Night Tianyi pursed his thin lips tightly.

"From then on, in order to survive, I needed a protective umbrella. His Majesty waited for you to grow up so he could mold you into someone capable of succeeding him; this process would take time. So Night Tianqiong will be the Crown Prince for quite some time, and he is my protective umbrella. The more he hates me, the closer I stay by his side, letting all of Jing City and even the entire country watch a play, including His Majesty. He watches it with great interest, believing that I am not cut out to be anything significant and will not affect his plans. But there was one thing he miscalculated: for five years, I communicated with him under his nose."

Yun Qianyue suddenly smiled and continued, "Even though I knew it was impossible between us, who knows Perhaps someday this impossibility might turn into a possibility! However, what truly made me believe we were incompatible happened five years ago."

"Five years ago" Night Tianyi looked at Yun Qianyue as his fist clenched tightly inside his sleeve.

“Yes, it was five years ago,” Yun Qianyue nodded and said calmly: “Five years ago, we saw that scene in the secret passage. Your choice made me realize that there is no possibility for us to be together. There couldn't have been a clearer moment than then.”

"Why" Night Tianyi stared at Yun Qianyue intensely. "Because I am heartless and cold-blooded, not rushing out to stop it Watching my mother and the entire Lan family die for me Do you think that makes me heartless with no feelings Disappointed in me"

"That was Lady Blue's choice; a mother hopes her child will reach the pinnacle of success. That isn’t the reason, though. I know you’re not forced to follow the path laid out by Lady Blue but actually want that position yourself, regardless of Lady Blue’s wishes. Even if she didn't agree, you would still want it," Yun Qianyue shook her head.

"Yes, you're right. I do desire that position. All I hope for is to become the emperor one day and have you as my empress." Night Tianyi looked at Yun Qianyue. "All I ever wanted was you! Even if it means abandoning Mother!"

"Night Tianyi, don't you understand by now What you want is power. I am merely a significant embellishment on your path to obtaining that power. For years, haven’t you realized how much His Majesty wants to abolish the Cloud Manor and get rid of me We are incompatible." Yun Qianyue shook her head.

"How can it be impossible! As long as I am powerful enough, even my father cannot stop me from having you! If I truly love you, who cares if the Glory Manor prospers for a hundred years" Night Tianyi snorted. "You've only been looking for excuses to leave me this whole time. But let me tell you, it's impossible. You know very well what my heart feels; there is no need for you to hurt me by revealing all of that! Rong Jing treats you well, but I am not worse off than him!"

Yun Qianyue suddenly stopped speaking as she realized there was nothing more to say.

"Snap snap snap," Suddenly three claps were heard from the entrance of the Palace of Splendor. Night Tianyi turned abruptly and saw that Night Tianqiong had appeared at the door, his face dark with anger, and his phoenix eyes full of rage. He narrowed his eyes slightly, then resumed his handsome appearance as he coldly observed Night Tianyi.

"Brother Seven and Moon Sister's words were indeed impressive! Today I came to pay my respects to Mother Empress, but unexpectedly received this unexpected gift!" Night Tianqiong walked over to Night Tianyi with a restrained tone that seemed to be forcing its way out from his chest, and coldly laughed: "So Brother Seven wants both the江山and the美人in your arms To have it all I never knew that for these years Father Emperor was actually paving the way for you!"

Night Tianyi remained silent as he looked at Night Tianqiong with a bland expression.

Yun Qianyue glanced at Night Tianqiong, then directed her gaze to a purple bamboo plant in the corner. She knew when Night Tianqiong had arrived; it was just that Night Tianyi's mind was distracted by her words and didn't notice.

"Father Emperor truly adores Brother Seven. He even gave him an empty imperial decree for you to fill in however you like!" Night Tianqiong looked at the imperial edict in Night Tianyi’s hand and said coldly: "What do you want to write, Brother Seven Do you wish Moon Sister to marry you as a Prince Consort"

No response came from Night Tianqiong.

"Seventh Brother, you must think carefully! Moon loves Prince Jing, and their relationship is now known to the entire world. Are you prepared for the consequences of intervening between them" Night Tianqiong said.

"What else can't I bear" Night Tianyi raised his eyebrows, his tone indifferent. "My mother was sentenced to death, my maternal family was uprooted, and over the years, Crown Prince Brother hasn’t stopped sending people to the northern border to carry out assassinations secretly. Although I dare not say that if the sky were to collapse, I could shoulder it, but a mere imperial edict like this is something I can handle."

"So Seventh Brother has such confidence! Very well, as Crown Prince, I will be a witness today. Let Seventh Brother read out this blank imperial edict then! Since no one is listening nearby now, if Moon refuses to acknowledge it when Seventh Brother reads it out and says it’s fake, nobody would believe her."

Night Tianyi ignored Night Tianqiong and looked at Yun Qianmo.

Yun Qianmo stopped looking at him and continued staring at the purple bamboo in the corner of the room. She thought about what she should say and what she shouldn’t say, but she had already said everything. Those words were not something she originally intended to say; however, if she didn’t peel off this layer of facade, Night Tianyi would never understand that it was him who betrayed her, instead thinking she was the one at fault. If today he really issued this blank imperial edict, then their many years of mutual support and affection were over! If she could be so heartless as to do that, then she indeed could.

"Moon, if I issue this edict now, how would you react" Night Tianyi followed Yun Qianmo’s gaze towards the purple bamboo grove, his eyes darkening.

"I will destroy it!" Yun Qianmo said.

"You dare" Night Tianyi suddenly turned around to look at Yun Qianmo, squinted his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Father Emperor gave me this edict. I can fill in anything I want. As long as something is filled in, it becomes an imperial edict. Do you know what the punishment for destroying an imperial edict is"

"If you dare to issue an imperial edict against me, then I will destroy the edict." Yun Qianmo continued staring at the purple bamboo with a clear voice. "Destroying an imperial edict results in the extermination of nine generations of one’s family It seems that my nine generations include my aunt and uncle."

"Moon, why are you forcing me" Night Tianyi suddenly stepped closer to Yun Qianmo, standing just over a foot away from her. His towering figure blocked out the sunlight in front of her. A layer of dark clouds surrounded him, his aura cold.

"Night Tianyi, it’s you who is forcing me." Yun Qianmo sighed lightly. "Do you really want to completely erase our childhood friendship and years of mutual support I like Rong Jing sincerely; not only do I like him, but also love him. I’m willing to sacrifice my fifteen years of memories along with everyone involved just for the chance at being together. If I liked you, then why wait so long Do you really not understand this or are you deliberately ignoring it"

"I don’t understand and don’t want to!" Night Tianyi suddenly snapped, closing the edict forcefully. "You promised that after five years, you would like me, but now saying you don’t is enough"

"Yes, I did promise, but liking someone doesn’t mean loving them." Yun Qianmo said calmly.

"So it’s really just ‘liking’ and not ‘loving’!" Night Tianyi suddenly waved his hand fiercely. A gust of wind blew towards the purple bamboo in a corner.

Yun Qianmo didn’t move. She remembered Rong Jing saying that after a hundred years, this purple bamboo had witnessed so many tears from the children of Cloud王府 (Cloud Manor), and now it was time for it to be destroyed!

"Seventh Brother! This purple bamboo is something Mother Empress loves dearly; if you destroy it, she’ll be furious!" Night Tianyi instantly moved to stop him. But as soon as his hand extended out, he was pushed back by the strong wind from Night Tianyi, turning pale and taking a step backwards.

Even though Night Tianyi had been injured by Old Tao's two kicks, Night Tianqiong still wasn’t a match for him. The purple bamboo in the corner instantly enveloped by a gust of wind, turning black inch by inch from the top of its stalk within moments, all the way to the root. A breeze blew through, and the entire purple bamboo grove turned into dust, blowing out of the palace.

"Night Tianyi! How dare you have such audacity to destroy a cherished plant in my palace!" The Empress burst out of her room, looking at Night Tianyi with a stern expression. "You’ll regret it!"

Night Tianyi withdrew his hand and turned around slowly without any emotion on his face. He paid respects to the empress politely: "Mother Empress, don’t be angry. I found that purple bamboo too old and unsightly for this palace’s beauty tomorrow I will order someone to plant a new one for Mother Empress."

The Empress glared at him without saying anything.

Night Tianyi looked at Yun Qianmo, his previously serious face suddenly breaking into a smile. His voice softened, "Moon, I’ll keep this edict for now. There will be a day when you willingly submit to me or make you accept it willingly!

Yun Qianyue remained silent, pursing her lips as she looked at him.

"Father Emperor said that Mother Empress has not been well recently and needs rest. Therefore, you no longer need to stay in the palace! Starting today, return home to reside. I will still be your tutor. By the way, Father Emperor mentioned that Miss Qin is currently in the palace. Since both of you have Yin blood, His Excellency Jing can use Miss Qin's blood for acupuncture daily instead. You also no longer need to go to the Imperial Medical Bureau!" After Night Tianyi finished speaking and noticed Yun Qianyue's expressionless face, he paid his respects to the Empress with a bow, saying, "I've disturbed Mother Empress today! I take my leave now!"

The Empress remained silent despite her stern expression.

Night Tianyi was unperturbed and slowly turned around, stepping out of the Palace of Prosperity without looking back again. The yellowish-gold light from his hand-drawn imperial edict signaled his authority as he held it casually.

With a grim expression, Night Tianqiong watched Night Tianyi leave, clenching his fists within his sleeves but not uttering another word.

When Yun Qianyue saw Night Tianyi exit the Palace of Prosperity, she lowered her gaze and whispered to the Empress, "Auntie, that purple bamboo has endured a century's worth of storms. Its destruction doesn't represent anything!"

"I'm not feeling sorry for the purple bamboo!" The Empress sighed as she lost her solemn demeanor. "I’m worried about you! Prince Qi is truly…” She paused and glanced at Night Tianqiong before changing her words, "Isn’t the Crown Prince confined to his residence in self-reflection Has His Majesty allowed you to leave your residence"

"Initially, I was indeed confined to my residence for reflection. Upon hearing that Mother Empress wasn't feeling well yesterday and driving Father Emperor out of the Palace of Prosperity as a result, I requested an audience with Father Emperor. He granted permission, so here I am to check on Mother Empress. First, I went to Father Emperor's study and happened to be there when my seventh brother sought an audience. Later, something occurred at West Mountain Military Headquarters which delayed me. Otherwise, I would have come sooner!" Night Tianqiong replied respectfully after regaining his calm demeanor.

"Mm-hmm!" The Empress nodded. "I'm fine! You don't need to worry."

"As long as Mother Empress is well, that reassures me!" After glancing at Yun Qianyue, Night Tianqiong said, "Then I'll take my leave!"

"Alright!" The Empress waved dismissively.

After performing a formal bow to the Empress, Night Tianqiong turned and slowly stepped out of the Palace of Prosperity.

The Empress watched as Night Tianqiong disappeared beyond the palace gates. She sighed, "This child has grown up beside me, always following rules, but hearing what you and Prince Qi said today must have greatly shaken him!"

"Night Tianqiong isn't a fool; although he may not be certain, I suspect he's already figured out some things. He still harbors hopes though," Yun Qianyue remarked as she sighed inwardly. She never knew dealing with Night Tianyi would be so tiring, making her feel as if she had aged.

"Moon, you…" The Empress looked at Yun Qianyue and said, "I fear Prince Qi might turn out like the founding emperor! If that happens, then…"

"Auntie needn't worry about me. Even if he becomes the founding emperor, I will not be Consort Zhenqing." Yun Qianyue smiled faintly. She didn’t want to delve into what happened a century ago or understand why Consort Zhenqing, who clearly favored Prince Rong but was forced into marriage with the imperial family, ended up where she did; she only knew that if she didn't consent, no one could force her— not even Night Tianyi.

The Empress sighed and said softly, "As long as you have a clear mind, it's fine. I think Prince Qi is more capable than the current emperor. Once you and His Excellency Jing reach adulthood and wish to marry, things might become difficult."

"That’s still early. Auntie needn’t be troubled; I know what to do." Yun Qianyue looked at the Empress whose complexion didn't seem too good. Recalling that she hadn't slept last night according to Nanny Sun, she immediately said, "Auntie should go rest! I'll take care of you in the future. You must take care of your health so that you can witness me marrying Rong Jing."

"You and His Excellency Jing getting married" The Empress's face softened as she asked, "I hope to see it happen! Your appearance isn't too good either; did you overwork yourself last night"

"Now that Night Tianyi has said I don’t have to stay in the palace anymore, this is just perfect. I don’t want to remain here anyway. I’ll go back home and sleep peacefully." Yun Qianyue replied.

"Alright! I'll instruct someone to prepare a carriage for you!" The Empress nodded.

"No need! Now, Rong Jing's carriage should be waiting at the palace gate. I'll ride his carriage back!" Yun Qianyue took a step towards the outside of the palace.

"Yue'er, in my chamber… " The Empress was about to say that her brother was still in her chamber but then stopped herself and changed her tone.

"It's fine! He has thick skin; he can endure for a day or two." Yun Qianyue did not turn back. She waved her hand.

The Empress no longer spoke. She watched her leave the Honghua Palace, stood at the doorway for a moment, then turned and entered the inner chamber. Inside, Nan Lingrui opened his eyes wide with distress as he looked at her. She sighed and said, "You deserve it! Just endure it!"

Nan Lingrui looked even more distressed.

The Empress no longer looked at Nan Lingrui; she turned to Ye Qian instead, only to see that Ye Qian had woken up. She was also looking at her with wide eyes. Suppressing her emotions, she smiled and said, "Princess Ye has awakened"

"So the Seventh Prince likes Yun Qianyue as well!" Ye Qian blurted out.

The Empress thought that what Night Tianyi and Yue'er had said earlier must have been overheard by this Princess Ye! She looked at Ye Qian but did not speak. This little princess seemed to enjoy playing, but she was not a simple character; otherwise, how could the Southern Naxian King trust her to come alone to Heavenly Capital City

"Nan Lingrui, you truly deserve it! You should endure for more days!" Ye Qian turned and looked at Nan Lingrui. Seeing his face darken, she raised an eyebrow at him. Suddenly, she pushed back the covers and smoothly got out of bed. She said to the Empress, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for letting me sleep comfortably in your bed. I'm leaving now; please rest well!"

"Where is Princess Ye going" The Empress looked at Ye Qian, then glanced at Nan Lingrui.

"I heard that the military headquarters caught fire! How could such a spectacle be missed I’m heading to the military headquarters. No need for an escort." After Ye Qian's words fell, she had already left the inner chamber and leaped out of the Honghua Palace with her feet lightly touching the ground.

Nan Lingrui glared at the doorway where the pearl curtains were swaying noisily.

The Empress gave him a scathing look, "Just continue sleeping. It's bad enough you offended Prince Jing; now you've also offended Yue'er! That little girl hasn’t been close to Yun Muhuan in these years and must have secretly investigated you. She misses you very much but you didn't tell her that you miss her too. No wonder she’s angry."

Nan Lingrui's face fell; he wanted to say something, but his vocal cords were sealed off by the acupoint strike, so no words came out. After struggling for a while, he closed his eyes in resignation and was asleep almost immediately.

The Emperor found it amusing as he watched Nan Lingrui fall asleep as soon as he said to do so. He really has some talent, just like Yue'er said.

Yun Qianyue left the Honghua Palace and gave instructions to a small eunuch at the door: "If Prince Jing comes or sends someone with a message later, tell him I won't be going to the Imperial Medicine Institute. Instead, I'll wait for him in his carriage by the palace gate."

The little eunuch immediately responded.

Yun Qianyue walked toward the palace gate. She thought about what the old emperor might want and why he had Qin Yunic come instead of her. Did the old emperor not know that Qin Yunic liked Rong Jing How could that be possible She sneered inwardly. Regardless of what the old emperor intends, she and Rong Jing are not afraid.

She arrived smoothly at the palace gate where Rong Jing's carriage was parked. There was no Xiang Ge standing by the carriage; Yun Qianyue took a step forward to pull back the curtain. Just as she reached out her hand, however, she sensed a chill killing intent pierce through the curtains and attack her. Her expression changed instantly as she quickly stepped backward. She moved fast, but the chilling energy was not far behind; it swiftly approached her heart.

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