Furious Old Man

As dusk settled, the Imperial Palace remained busy.

Within the Six Ministries, everyone had been working overtime these past few days. Whether it was arranging the grand ceremony according to the Dynasty's rites or all the palace preparations, everything originated from the Six Ministries.

In contrast, Qianqing Palace was exceptionally peaceful.

After finishing dinner, Ye Qinglian suddenly sensed something.

"Xiao Bing, you should leave for now."

The latter paused, thinking the two of them were about to do something secretive. Even Chu Ning thought so.

Watching the girl's departing back, Chu Ning looked up, a smile playing on his lips.

"Qinglian, you're even sending Xiao Bing away now. So, where should we start..."

Ye Qinglian glared at Chu Ning with disgust, ignoring him. Instead, she slowly stood up and pushed open the palace doors.

"Inside the room is fine, Qinglian. It's not good outside, and if Xiao Bing sees, you'll run away again..."

"Shut your mouth! What are you thinking about all day!"

Ye Qinglian cursed angrily, her expression gradually calming. She responded faintly, "Elder Fang sent a message. He has something to report. You stay in the palace."

"What are you saying? It's like we're having an affair. We're open and legitimate!"

Seeing Chu Ning shamelessly approach her, Ye Qinglian sighed helplessly.

Forget it, it won't be long before it's truly legitimate.

I'm afraid Chu Ning's boldness will only increase then.

He even dared to kiss me today. Next time, if there's nothing important, I absolutely won't be alone with Chu Ning!

At least with Xiao Bing around, Chu Ning won't be so daring...

"Elder Fang."

The next moment, Fang Houren arrived, breaking through the air and bowing respectfully.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

After the elder paid his respects, he rose and spoke slowly.

"Your Majesty, I saw a group of people outside the Imperial Palace today. Those people seemed to be from the Great Zhou Dynasty's Imperial Observatory. I suspect they might be here to investigate something within the palace."

"I'm not sure why these people were easily apprehended, even though one of them was a Void Breaking cultivator. But after investigation, it turns out this person was the Celestial Master from the Great Zhou Dynasty's Imperial Observatory!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Qinglian frowned slightly.

"The Great Zhou Dynasty's Imperial Observatory?"

"These people coming here can only be to investigate the source of the Dynasty's Dragon Qi. It seems the Great Zhou Dynasty has begun to fear us."

Her expression grew serious.

"How were they dealt with?"

"No one discovered me. They were all killed!"

Ye Qinglian nodded, without objection.

"These people clearly had ill intentions. It's easier to just kill them. With the Celestial Master eliminated, the Great Zhou's Imperial Observatory is effectively crippled."

"Even if the Great Zhou retaliates, we can simply deny it. They wouldn't be shameless enough to bring up the people they sent in secret. They'll just have to swallow this loss."

But the people from the Imperial Observatory were not weak.

Although Fang Houren was powerful, he was only at the Void Breaking Realm.

And the other party also had Void Breaking cultivators.

How could he have dealt with them all without alerting Ye Qinglian?

Ye Qinglian looked at the elder doubtfully and asked, "Elder Fang, have you broken through your Realm? Are you at the Infinite level now?"

The elder shook his head.

"It wasn't because of me. The strongest Void Breaking cultivator inexplicably lost all consciousness, as if his spiritual sense was crushed."

"And everyone else involved in the formation suffered the same fate. I don't know the reason."

"Perhaps it was a backlash from prying into the Dynasty's secrets?"

Ye Qinglian hesitated for a moment, then shook her head.

"Even a backlash wouldn't be this powerful. To the point where even a Void Breaking cultivator's spiritual sense was crushed? This matter is quite puzzling. Please investigate it secretly, Elder Fang."

"Since the Great Zhou Dynasty's Imperial Observatory sent people, it means they must have a backup plan. Before my Grand Wedding, I'll trouble you with this, Elder Fang."

The elder cupped his hands in a salute, his expression solemn. "Your Majesty, rest assured. If there are any troubles, I will handle them."

However, after speaking, Fang Houren saw Chu Ning beside Ye Qinglian and couldn't help but twitch his lips.

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"Chu Ning, you are not yet the Imperial Sovereign. This is His Majesty's sleeping quarters. I advise you to leave."

That's right.

This is why Ye Qinglian didn't want Chu Ning to come out with her.

Elder Fang is an elder, so he's bound to grumble a bit.

However, Chu Ning just spread his hands.

"I'm willing, and Your Majesty has already acknowledged my status as Imperial Sovereign in front of all the officials. It's just a matter of a Grand Wedding ceremony. Even without the ceremony, I'm still the Imperial Sovereign. I can be wherever I want, so what?"

The old man's mouth twitched, and he was about to scold him, but at this moment, Ye Qinglian spoke calmly.

"Elder Fang, there's no need to worry. Chu Ning is here in my palace for the Grand Wedding, and for no other reason."

Hearing this, the old man finally felt relieved.

This kid, he's really asking for a beating!

He still glared fiercely at Chu Ning.

"Kid, behave yourself in front of Her Majesty. If it weren't for Her Majesty, this old man wouldn't acknowledge you as the Imperial Sovereign!"

You came to Her Majesty's palace before the Grand Wedding.

Will you usurp the throne after the Grand Wedding?

Fang Houren looked at Ye Qinglian again, cupped his hands in a bow, and said sternly, "This old man believes Your Majesty should keep a close eye on Chu Ning. This person's identity is too secretive, and he might have some scheme."

After speaking, the old man didn't linger and turned to leave.

Chu Ning was filled with indignation and began to complain, pulling Ye Qinglian's hand.

"Qinglian, he's slandering me! What do you mean, usurping the throne? If I get you, I get the whole world. Why would I bother with all that effort?"

Ye Qinglian glanced at Chu Ning and snorted coldly.

"It would have been best if you had stayed in the palace just now. You insisted on coming out with me. Elder Fang seeing you here, it's impossible not to misunderstand. You're just being needlessly troublesome."

Chu Ning smiled upon hearing this and immediately took advantage of the situation, holding her hand.

"Isn't that what they say? Even if the King of Heaven came, I'd still be your husband. So what's wrong with me coming to your chambers? Even if I slept in your bed, no one would care, right?"

After speaking, he pulled Ye Qinglian towards the palace.

"While Xiao Bing is away, let's hurry..."

Ye Qinglian remained motionless, staring at Chu Ning and threatening him coldly.

I am tired. Hurry back to your palace. Don't make me draw my sword.

"You... sigh, such a good opportunity. At least let me kiss you before I go, to solidify our relationship. Sigh! Don't draw your sword, I'm leaving, I'm leaving..."

Chu Ning's face fell, and he turned to leave helplessly.

Ye Qinglian's lips curved slightly, and she turned to enter the door in a good mood.

Getting away with it once was enough. You really think it's going to be a regular thing? You're dreaming...

But having someone like this around is quite interesting.

On the way back to his palace, Chu Ning ran into Xiao Bing.

She excitedly asked if there had been any progress.

Chu Ning replied that progress was rapid and he would move in tomorrow.

Xiao Bing excitedly went to ask outside Ye Qinglian's chambers and was scolded...

Mister lied to me. I was actually tricked...

Your Majesty didn't mean that at all. It was all Mister's wishful thinking, sob sob sob...

After returning to his palace, Chu Ning lay on the lounge chair in the courtyard, his expression gradually calming down.

The Great Zhou Dynasty, huh?

A backup plan?

Let me see where you are...

The celestial timing shifted instantaneously, and he began to reverse the deduction.

Starting from those who had been backlashed, he continued forward.

Finally, Chu Ning locked onto a location, which turned out to be an inn.

A red-robed old eunuch sat trembling on a wooden chair in a room, already in a rage.

"Bullshit!"

"How could everyone from the Imperial Observatory be dead? Not a single one returned!"

"You don't even know who killed them. A bunch of useless idiots. I have to do it myself!"