My sister arrived so quickly?
A sense of surprise and disbelief rose in Chen Qingyu's heart.
He had just been wondering when his mother or sister would come to see him, but unexpectedly, they arrived in the blink of an eye.
I don't know what my sister's attitude towards me is.
A sense of unease arose in his heart, and he immediately tidied his clothes and hurried out of the study.
Outside the palace gate:
Dozens of Spirit Race soldiers in blue armor, holding blue-gold ceremonial weapons and long spears, stood solemnly on both sides.
Surrounded by numerous blue-armored soldiers:
On a sleek, golden imperial carriage, a delicate hand lifted the beaded curtain, revealing a stunningly beautiful face.
She wore a magnificent turquoise palace dress, an olive-branch-shaped laurel wreath, and her eyes were clear emerald green, like pure gemstones.
Her gaze, peering through the half-lifted beaded curtain, met that of Chen Qingyu, who was rushing towards the palace gate.
Are you Chen Qingyu?
Her expression was icy, her eyes devoid of any emotion, and she asked a question indifferently.
Chen Qingyu stopped, looked into her eyes, and pursed his lips:
Yes, I am Chen Qingyu.
Are you my older sister?
She did not respond, but lowered the beaded curtain of the cyan-gold imperial carriage and said in a calm voice:
Come with me, my mother wants to see you.
Chen Qingyu paused for a moment, his brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.
His sister's attitude towards him was extremely cold, as if she were treating him like a complete stranger rather than her own brother.
This made him feel a sense of melancholy.
Let's go!
Before he could think any further, the numerous blue-armored soldiers, surrounding the blue-gold imperial carriage, turned back the way they had come.
Chen Qingyu sighed silently and could only follow.
Traveling along the way:
It took almost half an hour for the grand imperial procession to cross numerous vine bridges and tree trunk passages, and enter the palace through a side gate.
A moment later
The sapphire-gold imperial carriage stopped in front of a solemn and majestic palace.
Chen Qingyu looked up and saw the three large characters "Rosy Radiance Palace" prominently displayed on the plaque above the main gate of the palace.
Um?
He suddenly realized something, and a strange feeling arose in his heart:
I can actually understand the Spirit Race language?
Could it be that the Spirit Race bloodline sealed within me has begun to become active after arriving at the royal court?
Just as his thoughts were racing:
His older sister, the stunningly beautiful young woman in a sapphire-gold palace dress, had already stepped down from the imperial carriage and glanced at him:
Come in with me.
oh.
Chen Qingyu responded and immediately followed behind her.
Only then did he realize that there were no maids accompanying her on her imperial carriage; only cold, blue-armored soldiers guarding the palace gates.
tap tap tap
The two climbed the steps, walking one after the other through the palace. The surroundings were empty, with only the sound of their footsteps remaining.
The vast palace, filled with magnificent scenery and exquisite furnishings, felt empty and desolate.
This sight made Chen Qingyu's heart sink.
Could it be that his mother is not doing well?
There isn't even a single servant to attend to them; is this some kind of cold palace?
He remained silent and followed behind his sister toward the inner hall.
A moment later:
Princess Cold Mountain led him to a palace and began to speak;
Mother, I've brought Chen Qingyu with me.
Don't call him that.
A gentle voice came from inside the palace:
He's your younger brother, blood is thicker than water, you're not a stranger, how can you call him by his first name?
Upon hearing this voice:
Chen Qingyu felt a slight warmth in his heart and quietly peeked into the hall.
Interior of the palace:
A beautiful woman, elegant and dignified, sat in a rattan chair, looking at them with a smile on her lips.
The moment I saw her:
Chen Qingyu was startled, a feeling of blood connection washing over him.
He was certain that the beautiful woman inside the palace was his mother, Ling Qiuxia.
Princess Cold Mountain remained expressionless, standing silently in place.
You really are
Ling Qiuxia showed a hint of headache and said helplessly:
Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. Bring your younger brother over here.
Um.
Princess Cold Mountain responded and then stepped into the palace.
Chen Qingyu followed behind her, and when he reached Ling Qiuxia, he bowed respectfully.
Your son, Chen Qingyu, has met his mother.
Alright, no need for such formalities.
Ling Qiuxia smiled slightly, took his hand, and examined him carefully:
Let me take a good look at you
She scrutinized Chen Qingyu for a few moments, a look of deep emotion on her face:
When you were in my arms, you were only the size of a kitten. I never imagined that in just a few short years you would grow into such a big young man.
That's right, you don't look much like me, nor like your father.
Princess Cold Mountain, who was standing to the side, suddenly interjected calmly:
How could he grow so fast in just six years? He must have been accelerated to maturity by the Chen Clan with some kind of magic medicine!
It's already quite good that he doesn't have any strange features or extra arms or legs.
Upon hearing this statement:
Chen Qingyu couldn't help but show a hint of embarrassment.
He couldn't very well say outright that he was Chen Shaojun, that his cultivation was the result of his own efforts, and that his appearance was a matter of transformation, could he?
Say less!
Ling Qiuxia glared at her, then looked at Chen Qingyu, a hint of nervousness in her expression:
How has your father been all these years?
Chen Qingyu raised his head and answered:
He's doing well. He specifically asked me to come over this time to check on how you and my sister are doing.
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia's expression turned sorrowful, and she said in a low voice:
Is he still guarding the Great Yin Grotto?
Chen Qingyu shook his head:
Several months ago, the Lineage leadership pardoned his transgressions, and he was no longer serving as the guardian of the Great Yin Grotto.
Is that so?
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded, saying:
That's good. Now that he's no longer being punished, his days will be much easier.
At this time:
Princess Cold Mountain, standing to the side, suddenly frowned and questioned:
Are you telling the truth?
He committed a grave error and was nearly executed by the Chen Clan's upper echelons, yet he was pardoned after only sixty years?
As far as I know, those who are exiled to guard the Great Yin Grotto in the major holy sites will have to wait at least several hundred or even a thousand years before they can be released!
She stared at Chen Qingyu, narrowing her eyes:
Are you lying to my mother? Are you deliberately deceiving us?
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