Yue Li Kingdom, the Queen's bedchamber. A peerlessly beautiful woman draped in light gauze walked barefoot across the soft carpet, her feet like polished jade. Her exquisite face carried boundless charm, radiating dazzling allure.
"Your Majesty." The two guards standing outside the bedchamber bowed respectfully.
This was the bedchamber of the Queen of Yue Li Kingdom. Only those closest to and most trusted by her were permitted to approach.
"You've worked hard." Queen Yue Li's autumn-pool eyes shifted slightly, and a single word of praise left the two Holy Spirit-level experts thrilled.
Although Queen Yue Li was not a God Spirit, she was among those closest to becoming one. Coupled with the way she used her unique charm to win over all sides, rumors claimed that several God Spirits had special relationships with her. This was why Yue Li Kingdom, though wedged between great nations, had remained safe and sound all this time.
"Your Majesty." A palace guard hurried over. "The princess, she..."
After hearing the guard's report, Queen Yue Li frowned slightly. "That girl sneaked out again? None of the consecrated experts followed her? As the princess of a kingdom, how improper. Send people out at once and bring her back." Then she added casually, "Oh, and the guards on duty at the princess's residence committed a grave dereliction of duty. We only learned of it now—what use are they? Execute them all."
"Yes." The guard withdrew, sweating coldly.
After giving her orders, Queen Yue Li seemed to have quickly put her daughter out of mind. After a brief moment of thought, she returned to her bedchamber.
The Queen's bedchamber was arguably the most heavily guarded place in Yue Li Kingdom. Even God Spirits might not be able to infiltrate it without anyone noticing, and it concealed many of