Anglers Never Go Home Empty-Handed

In the following days,

Although the Capital appeared calm on the surface, undercurrents were surging beneath.

From the government to the people,

Many people were secretly taken away and imprisoned in the Pacification Investigation Office's Imperial Prison, where they were severely tortured and forced to confess.

This was a power struggle, and also a clash between the emperor and his ministers.

The chess pieces were being played by the current emperor and the Eldest Princess.

The entire court and the country are a chessboard, and the subjects are all chess pieces.

But one person could remain uninvolved and observe from the sidelines.

That's Immortal.

He was clearly at the center of this vortex; the power struggle between the emperor and the Eldest Princess revolved around him.

Yet he alone remained detached from worldly affairs.

On this day,

Gao Yunyi is fishing at Phoenix Yi Lake.

Zhang Qingyan was sitting on one side, and the chubby boy was sitting on the other.

Two adults and one child each held a fishing rod, enjoying the lake breeze – a peaceful and serene scene.

"Haha... Big brother, I caught one!"

Zhang Qingyan suddenly pulled up a large carp, and was as happy as a child.

"B-Big brother... I've got a fish in my mouth too, it's huge, I can't pull it up."

The chubby boy's fishing rod was bent into a big bow, and his face was flushed red. If it weren't for his weight, he probably would have been dragged into the water by the fish in the lake.

"Don't be afraid, stay calm, your second brother is here to help you."

Zhang Qingyan, who had just put the big carp into the fish basket, ran over excitedly and helped the chubby boy pull the rod.

The chubby boy was very happy.

Zhang Qingyan was very excited.

Only Gao Yunyi was sitting in the middle, looked very unwell.

People's joys and sorrows are not shared.

He only found it noisy.

It's already morning.

It's been a whole morning.

Zhang Qingyan, that idiot, and the chubby guy, that blockhead, kept catching fish; they didn't even know how many they caught.

And he,

A dignified Immortal,

They didn't catch a single fish.

So, we've been tricked by Heavenly Dao again?

How despicable and shameless!

But don't think you've won.

A fisherman will never go home empty-handed.

"Hahaha... Big brother, look! What a huge Black Carp! It must weigh at least thirty pounds. We can have grilled fish for lunch!"

Zhang Qingyan carried the Black Carp to Gao Yunyi, looking proud and eager to show off, as if to say, "Big brother, praise me!"

"Yes... I caught it."

The chubby boy following closely behind said in a low voice, his face full of grievance and stubbornness.

Gao Yunyi didn't say anything, but simply put down his fishing rod and slowly stood up.

"Go, Bai Suzhen, catch all those stupid fish in the lake that refuse to take the bait when offered it, and instead take the punishment bait."

A patch of blue light reflected on the lake surface.

A huge white creature crashed heavily into the lake.

"Hold head high--"

With a deafening roar, the calm lake surface was instantly churned into towering waves.

Splash--

Amidst the immense commotion caused by Bai Suzhen's actions, it seemed as if a torrential downpour was falling on the lakeside.

Countless fish and shrimp, along with the lake water, were washed ashore.

In a short time,

Gao Yunyi was surrounded by fish, shrimp, turtles, and crabs of all sizes, all jumping around.

"Brother, that's too much of a cheat."

Zhang Qingyan and the chubby boy were both soaked to the bone. Zhang Qingyan spat out a mouthful of water with a resentful look in his eyes, while the chubby boy looked on with admiration.

"Big brother, that's amazing!"

"Cheapskate? That's called tactic."

Gao Yunyi and said.

"You two clean up all the fish on the ground; we'll have a whole fish feast for lunch."

After saying that, Gao Yunyi turned and left.

He resembled a general who had won a great victory.

Watching his elder brother's dashing departure, and then glancing at the fish, shrimp, turtles, and crabs scattered on the ground, Zhang Qingyan's face instantly fell.

With so many fresh river delicacies, how long will it take to collect them all?

The eldest brother is used to ordering people around.

They have absolutely no compassion for their younger brother.

But when I turned around, I saw a chubby little figure diligently picking up fish and shrimp with a fish basket, looking quite pleased with himself.

Zhang Qingyan: "..."

Is this the legendary struggle for the crown prince position?

This chubby little boy has actually figured it out at such a young age.

As expected of someone of royal blood,

That's terrifying.

But I, Zhang Qingyan, will not admit defeat.

Don't even think about taking my brother's love away from me.

At this point in time,

The resentment and laziness on Zhang Qingyan's face vanished instantly, replaced by a surge of energy.

Burn, my involutionary spirit!

The princess's residence has an Embroidered Boudoir Loft.

This is the place Xiao Zhaohuang specifically uses for needlework and embroidery.

At this moment, Xiao Zhaohuang was holding a silver needle, his fingertips twisting colorful threads, sitting by the window with his head down, his eyebrows and eyes gentle and calm.

The Immortal has come again today.

Seeing that the stables had been demolished, he didn't blame them at all. Instead, he took his nephew to Phoenix Yi Lake to fish.

She wanted to accompany him, but the Immortal refused.

The Immortal said: He doesn't like having women around when he fishes, as it makes him prone to going home empty-handed.

She didn't understand what "Air Force" meant.

But since the Immortal didn't need her to accompany him, she came to this boudoir to continue embroidering the unfinished painting.

Xiao Zhaohuang had a premonition.

If this embroidery isn't finished soon, there won't be a chance to present it to the Immortal.

This premonition grew stronger and stronger over time.

Although she is very busy with official duties, she still makes time to come to this small building every day.

Looking at the increasingly vivid and lifelike portrait on the plain satin,

Although the Immortal in the portrait is not even one-tenth as handsome as the Azure Profound Immortal Venerable.

But Xiao Zhaohuang's eyes remained fixed on him.

It was as if Immortal was standing right in front of her, Jingjing watching her.

"Is this me?"

A clear, ethereal voice suddenly reached his ears, sending shivers down Xiao Zhaohuang's spine.

This is the voice of Immortal.

She couldn't have misheard, and it would be an unforgettable experience.

Xiao Zhaohuang smiled wryly, inwardly cursing himself for being so spineless.

He actually started hallucinating just by looking at the portrait of the Immortal.

"The embroidery is so beautiful, it looks just like the real thing. I never knew your embroidery skills were so high. It's a waste of your talents to be a princess; you should be the Sect Master of the Blackwood Cliff sect."

Xiao Zhaohuang: "..."

It wasn't a hallucination.

It's true.

Xiao Zhaohuang slowly turned his head in astonishment and saw that peerless, otherworldly beauty right behind her.

"Ah..."

Xiao Zhaohuang winced in pain; it turned out that in his panic, he had accidentally pricked his finger with a silver needle.

But Gao Yunyi seemed not to see it at all, his eyes fixed on the embroidery, his face full of appreciation and affirmation of his own looks and temperament.

The Immortal is so clueless about romance.

Shouldn't you be concerned about whether you're in pain or not?

Etc...

This is a woman's private boudoir, only her husband is allowed to enter; how can other men step in casually?

This...

Does this mean that the Immortal has already considered her one of their own?

Thinking about this,

Xiao Zhaohuang's cheeks instantly flushed crimson, and he felt dizzy, as if his head was boiling water, constantly steaming.

"I just complimented you on your embroidery, and you're blushing like a teapot?"

Gao Yunyi glanced down at Xiao Zhaohuang, whose cheeks were flushed, and his lips twitched.

"Is this for me?"

"Um..."

Eldest Princess Xiao Zhaohuang responded shyly.

Gao Yunyi: "..."

Can't we just have a normal conversation?