Besides, because the two of them had been using Emperor Blood to communicate with each other throughout this period, You Ruhui discovered during their exchanges that as her strength grew, she could even use Emperor Blood to form a spiritual space, allowing her to speak with An Jing face-to-face and discuss their experiences in opening a new path.
And once she became even stronger, that spiritual space might even be able to support sparring and combat!
"Ah, say no more!"
With tears streaming down his aged face, Gu Yunzhi instinctively started to ask—but quickly caught himself. The news that You Ruhui could cultivate smoothly and advance at such speed was far too important. Especially its specific details; they surely concerned the new path opened by An Jing, this "Naturalist." As someone lurking within Da Chen, he should not know of it.
Filled with emotion, he looked at You Ruhui and dropped to one knee in salute. "Since Your Highness has shattered her shackles, then many things truly are best told to you directly."
"Please ask, Your Highness. This subordinate will tell you all he knows, withholding nothing!"
"Uncle Gu..."
You Ruhui's feelings were complicated as well. She did know Gu Yunzhi, but from her perspective, he had merely been one of her father's many subordinates back then. Who could have imagined that he would be so loyal—and know so many hidden secrets?
Steadying herself, You Ruhui stepped forward and helped Gu Yunzhi up. "There is no need for such ceremony. I am no longer the Da Chen County Princess."
"You were my father's friend, and you are my elder. What I wish to know is actually quite simple."
After a pause, You Ruhui asked earnestly, "Back then, why did Eldest Uncle—the Former Emperor—target Father?"
"And yet Eldest Uncle passed away