As Ling Qiuxia finished speaking:
Silence and stillness fell over the hall.
Ling Shuangxue silently stepped forward, embraced her, and handed her a brocade handkerchief.
Through her fingers, one could vaguely see that her face was covered in tears, and her eyes were slightly red and swollen.
call!
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath, his voice low:
I see
He finally understood why his mother didn't want to return to the Divine Capital and reunite with his father.
Because she was afraid to face everything that would happen after the breakup.
No matter how sincere the feelings, after such a terrible blow, no one can guarantee that they can be reconciled and get back together.
No matter how much he tries to persuade him, it's useless in this regard.
He cannot represent his father.
He didn't even know what his father truly thought of his mother after everything had happened.
His father had never discussed this topic with him.
His father asked him to come to the Spirit Clan Royal Court to see if they were doing well, which only shows that his father still cared about them.
But did his father still harbor resentment and hatred?
Chen Qingyu was unaware of this.
Nobody knows.
Mother.
Chen Qingyu looked at Ling Qiuxia and said softly:
After I return to the Divine Capital, I will personally ask my father what his true thoughts are.
If he harbors absolutely no resentment towards you, would you be willing to go back?
Upon hearing this, Ling Qiuxia lowered her hand and whispered:
I'll have to wait for him to come to me in person and tell me.
It is obvious:
She has a deep-seated resentment about this matter, and only by understanding Chen Zhengxing's attitude in person can she let go of everything from the past.
I see.
Chen Qingyu nodded solemnly, then turned to look at Ling Shuangxue and asked:
And what about you, sister?
Would you be willing to return to the Divine Capital with me?
Ling Shuangxue paused for a moment, then slowly but resolutely shook her head and said:
I don't want to.
Chen Qingyu's expression changed slightly, and an overwhelming sense of disappointment welled up in his heart.
He lowered his eyelids and said softly:
Can I ask why?
Ling Shuangxue pursed her lips and slowly spoke:
I have lived in the Spirit Clan Royal Court for over sixty years; even though I don't like it here, I have become a part of it.
I have my own life and my own goals.
The cultivation technique I practice can only obtain its strongest benefits and help me continuously advance in my cultivation level when it is near the Ancestral Tree.
and
She looked at Chen Qingyu and sighed softly.
If I go back to the Divine Capital with you, won't I be left alone with my mother?
Chen Qingyu took a deep breath and said:
I see.
It seems the time is not yet ripe for our family to reunite.
After he revealed his identity, his mother and sister ultimately refused to leave the royal court and returned to the Divine Capital with him.
It's impossible for him not to feel disappointed.
But he also knew that some things couldn't be forced, and since they had made their choice, he was willing to respect it.
That's settled then.
Chen Qingyu smiled, looked at Ling Qiuxia and Ling Shuangxue, and said gently:
During my time in the Spirit Clan Royal Court, I haven't been able to properly explore it due to the court's rules and regulations.
There are still seven days before the Blood Exchange Ritual, I can't miss it again, sister, you have to show me around properly.
Hearing his words:
Ling Shuangxue immediately laughed:
Don't worry, the Spirit Clan Royal Court is so big, there are plenty of fun places to visit.
Outside the Rosy Radiance Palace.
Ling Shuanglong knelt outside the palace gate, head bowed, enduring the strange looks from the surrounding blue-armored soldiers.
Just recently:
She watched with her own eyes as her great-aunt, a powerful figure at the Zhoutian Realm, was utterly powerless to resist and was imprisoned in the terrifying Earth Root Prison.
The female official in charge of her subordinates, as well as those who had followed her orders to attack Chen Shaojun that day, met an even worse fate.
Without exception, all of them had their cultivation abolished on the spot and were expelled from the royal court by the powerful figures of the Department of Clan Law.
Clearly, it's her turn next.
Terrified, she rushed to the Rosy Radiance Palace, kneeling there and begging for forgiveness from the Number One Heavenly Prodigy of All Time.
She was at her wit's end.
The legendary Chen Shaojun is surely a man of great magnanimity and spirit; surely he wouldn't stoop to the level of a nobody like me?
She has been kneeling here until now, clinging to this hopeful thought.
She knew very well that this was her only way to save herself.
As long as she kneels here, the Spirit Clan Royal Court, unsure of Chen Shaojun's true attitude, will not dare to punish her rashly.
Not to mention, what if she could actually gain Chen Shaojun's forgiveness?
Um?
At that moment, her ears twitched as she heard several footsteps coming from the Rosy Radiance Palace.
He finally agreed to come out and see me?
Ling Shuanglong's heart skipped a beat, filled with anticipation and surprise.
But her hopes were destined to be dashed.
She watched helplessly as Chen Shaojun, along with his mother and sister, boarded the imperial carriage, chatting and laughing, and headed off to a certain place in the royal court for a visit.
From beginning to end, no one gave her a second glance.
Finished
She felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over her head, and despair returned to her heart.
soon:
The officials from the Department of Clan Law arrived promptly and, ignoring her cries and pleas, dragged her away, taking her somewhere unknown.
From that time on, Princess Yulong ceased to exist in the royal court.
Time flies, and seven days have passed in the blink of an eye.
During this period:
Although the upper echelons of the Spirit Clan Royal Court kept the news under wraps, their attitude towards Ling Qiuxia and Ling Shuangxue underwent a dramatic change.
Various lavish rewards were bestowed one after another;
At the highly anticipated birthday celebration of the Ancestral Tree, the Spirit King announced on the spot that Princess Cold Mountain Ling Shuangxue of Hanshan would become the next Eldest Princess, and would also be exceptionally selected as a candidate for the Dao Son of the Spirit Race.
Many powerful figures from the Spirit Race sent congratulatory gifts and offered their personal congratulations.
In a short time:
Although the lower and middle levels of the Spirit Clan Royal Court were still unclear about what had happened, they all keenly sensed the shift in the political climate.
The Rosy Radiance Palace and Cold Mountain Hall immediately became the most sought-after places in the royal court.
And just seven days later:
After urgent preparations by the Spirit Clan Royal Court, the second Blood Exchange Ritual finally began.
Noon that day:
Under the personal watchful eyes of the Spirit King, the Grand Elder, Ling Qiuxia, and many other powerful figures of the royal court.
Chen Qingyu and Ling Shuanghan, brother and sister, stepped into the suspended green leaves once again, and sat on the two ritual platforms in the ritual formation, one on the left and one on the right.
Buzz!
As numerous streams of light rose, the suspended green leaves trembled.
The golden array plate in the ritual formation once again transformed into immense power, surging towards the altars on both sides.
The second Blood Exchange Ritual officially began.
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