Lost the Wife and the Troops

"Qingzhu, what exactly happened?"

At this moment, Qin Xiuqing was furious.

Her two most outstanding disciples, the future of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.

And they had turned against each other like this!

How could she not feel heartbroken?

Chen Xuan thought he had already made things this clear.

Based on her characterization in the original novel.

Ling Qingzhu would surely admit it herself, but would never reveal who had done it, even if beaten to death.

However.

He was shocked to discover that Ling Qingzhu actually covered her face and began to sob.

She retreated in order to advance. "Junior Brother Chen, since I no longer have a place in your heart, why say such hurtful things? It only makes Qingzhu seem to be in the wrong."

In just a few words, she turned herself into the victim.

That level of tea-making artistry could not be achieved without several centuries of practice.

Where was the cold and aloof fairy Ling Qingzhu they had promised him?

Which idiot had changed her characterization?

Chen Xuan knew.

The Ling Qingzhu before him was no longer the Ling Qingzhu he knew.

It was as though she had become a completely different person.

The difference was far too great!

Ding! Ling Qingzhu felt aggrieved and disappointed. Emotion Points +100

Seeing her cry.

Qin Xiuqing, who had been raging moments ago, felt her iron-hard heart gradually soften.

After a long while, she sighed toward the sky as if resigning herself to fate.

She knew that perhaps the person who had taken her female disciple's virginity really was not Chen Xuan!

Even if it was him, what could she do?

Both were dear to her.

Besides...

She had personally arranged this marriage.

If anyone was to blame, she should be the first one held accountable!

Qin Xiuqing thought it over.

She felt that she should first understand the full story before making a decision.

"Qingzhu, no matter what, Xuan'er is still your husband. You are husband and wife. It seems you owe him a reasonable explanation!"

"Master, that matter truly wasn't my fault. I was a victim too. I was forced as well!"

Qin Xiuqing said gravely, "Tell me everything, word for word. As for who is right and who is wrong, your master will judge fairly!"

"It happened like this..."

Afterward, Ling Qingzhu slightly embellished the story of how she had been drugged in the Tianyan Mountain Range and how she had lost her virginity before recounting it.

In her version of events.

She had indeed been controlled by someone and then violated while helpless.

But unlike what had truly happened, once she recovered, she had immediately torn that person to pieces.

She had avenged herself!

She did not mention a single word about how Chen Xuan had warned her long ago not to go to the Great Yan Dynasty alone.

After hearing her story.

Chen Xuan almost laughed.

His assessment was: the ending was well-written, but unfortunately, it wasn't believable.

Although Qin Xiuqing was the Palace Lord of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.

She was still a woman.

After hearing Ling Qingzhu's account.

She put herself in her shoes.

If her own man had fooled around with other women behind her back.

She would never forgive them.

However, the one who had made the mistake was the Personal Disciple in whom she had placed the highest hopes.

The person most likely in countless years to comprehend Tai Shang.

On the other side was a disciple whose comprehension of Tai Shang could be aided by a mysterious force, and whose innate talent was equally terrifying.

After weighing the matter again and again.

She still wanted to save their marriage.

She decided to play peacemaker.

Qin Xiuqing persuaded, "Xuan'er, you heard it too. This matter truly wasn't Qingzhu's fault. Moreover, she personally killed that man, which counts as avenging both you and herself. Why not just let it go?"

What was she thinking when she said that?

Was she trying to smooth things over, or add fuel to the flames?

Ding! Ling Qingzhu felt agreement. Emotion Points +50

And she still had the nerve to agree?

Chen Xuan had not expected that someone would believe Ling Qingzhu's storytelling when it was not even half as good as his own.

Was the Palace Lord of Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace really this foolish?

However, once Chen Xuan made a decision, not even nine oxen could pull him back.

"Master, now that you understand the truth, please grant your disciple this request."

"No, I don't agree!"

The moment Chen Xuan finished speaking, Ling Qingzhu voiced her objection before her master could.

But.

Chen Xuan's heart was as unyielding as stone, and he did not care about her opinion. "Master, whether you agree or not, I have already given Senior Sister the Divorce Letter. That's that."

"Wait!"

As Chen Xuan turned to leave.

Qin Xiuqing suddenly called out to him.

"Does Master have something else to say?"

Chen Xuan turned back and asked.

Qin Xiuqing continued persuading him, "Xuan'er, you two are the Golden Boy and Jade Girl in the eyes of the Eastern Xuan Region's super sects. It would be such a pity to separate over something so minor."

Ding! Ling Qingzhu felt relieved. Emotion Points +100

Hearing even her master say that.

Ling Qingzhu let out a sigh of relief.

But Chen Xuan frowned.

You called this something minor?

Then what counted as a major matter?

Before he could speak.

Qin Xiuqing continued, "How about this? You should both go back and calm down properly. Perhaps after some time, you won't want to separate anymore?"

Calm down?

Even if he had a hundred years, a thousand years to calm down, he could never simply let this go!

Who could accept being cheated on?

Naturally, Chen Xuan could not agree to such a request.

He had already given her the Divorce Letter.

So he directly refused. "I am already very calm. There is no need to persuade me further!"

Seeing how resolute he was.

Qin Xiuqing knew that her hopes of reconciling them had ultimately been wishful thinking.

"I have important matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you two any longer." Now that everything had been made clear, Chen Xuan turned and left.

He could not even be bothered to call her Master anymore.

He was deeply disappointed in Ling Qingzhu.

And even more disappointed in Qin Xiuqing.

From beginning to end, his gaze had never lingered on Ling Qingzhu for more than two seconds.

That made Ling Qingzhu feel extremely uncomfortable.

Before this incident.

Whenever she was present, Chen Xuan's gaze had never strayed from her.

But this time?

He actually ignored me!

At once, her fair hands clenched the hem of her skirt in frustration.

Her pearly teeth bit down hard on her red lips.

No one knew what she was thinking.

Qin Xiuqing watched Chen Xuan's retreating back.

She too felt utterly helpless.

In truth, she had known about Ling Qingzhu going to the Great Yan Dynasty.

At first, she had not agreed to let Ling Qingzhu go there either.

But after learning that the strongest person in the Great Yan Dynasty was only at the One Yuan Nirvana Realm.

She had agreed to let her go seek a fortunate opportunity.

Damn it, if I had known this would happen, I would have sent an elder along to protect her!

Now look what had happened!

What a double loss!

"Qingzhu, from this day onward, begin your secluded cultivation. You are not allowed to leave until you reach the Nirvana Realm!"

"This disciple obeys."

Ling Qingzhu nodded and turned to leave.

Qin Xiuqing watched Ling Qingzhu's departing figure and sighed again.

This was the only punishment she could impose.

At the same time, she was considering.

Whether she should send someone to the Great Yan Dynasty to investigate who had done this.

And kill them.

She had a powerful feeling.

If she did not do something.

She might very well lose Chen Xuan, this genius disciple, because of the decision she had just made!

Although she had kept the disciple most likely to comprehend Tai Shang.

It seemed worthwhile as well.

But Chen Xuan's cultivation talent was simply too terrifying.

If he joined another sect.

It would also be a huge problem for Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace!

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