Chapter 489: Farewell, Return to Longshe Shan

Inside the palace.

Eldest Princess Qi Ruohua quickly received the news that Chen Chuyang and his group had returned.

Jing Yuheng personally came to report, informing the Eldest Princess of this most important matter.

"Did they manage to get the treasure?"

Jing Yuheng shook his head: "I don't know; I didn't go ask, and I didn't see them carrying any treasure."

"If Your Highness wants to know, I could go ask Chen Chuyang, but he might not tell me."

Anything obtained from the Qi Family treasury could never be told to others—not even to Qi Ruohua.

They all knew the principle that wealth should not be exposed; keeping it hidden makes it yours, once revealed, it's embarrassing—those treasures might no longer be yours. Moreover, Jing Yuheng dare not directly ask Chen Chuyang.

"That's unnecessary; if Chen Chuyang and his group managed to get the treasure, it's their ability."

Qi Ruohua waved her hand, utterly unconcerned; in her view, Chen Chuyang and his group were unlikely to obtain any treasure—the Qi Family treasury is not just any place; even if it were merely a space with some formations, it would be hard to stop certain people, but inside, there lurks a great horror.

The Qi Family treasury has guardians; besides the guards, horror lies hidden within.

This secret is the Qi Family's secret; Qi Ruohua roughly guessed it, but who knows if it's true?

For thousands of years, the Qi Family treasury has never been stolen from; Chen Chuyang and his group are unlikely to achieve that.

Jing Yuheng anticipated this, and cautiously asked: "Your Majesty, are we just going to let it go? Chen Chuyang will soon return to Longshe Shan; this person is very important—otherwise, I could try to persuade him to stay."

Qi Ruohua lowered her eyes: "Can you guarantee he will stay?"

Jing Yuheng shook his head: "It's unlikely; Chen Chuyang doesn't like the capital. If it weren't for the many benefits I promised him this time, he might not have left Longshe Shan."

According to her understanding, Chen Chuyang basically cannot leave Longshe Cheng unless he is extremely urgent; otherwise, he would not leave.

This time, his coming to the capital gave them considerable face.

The price they paid was well worth it.

Having Chen Chuyang or not having him leads to two different outcomes.

Qi Ruohua pressed her hand down: "Forget it, don't force him; let him go back if he wants to."

During this time, she has gained considerable power, enough to suppress those people.

After Chen Chuyang leaves, she can gradually take control and then eliminate those people.

The Sima, Wang, Bai, and Zhang families—these four clans, plus other family forces taking advantage of the chaos—Qi Ruohua keeps them in mind; for now she will not act against them, which does not mean she won't bear a grudge; later, when she is strong enough, she will slowly take revenge.

No rush; now is not a good time to take action.

Jing Yuheng understood the Princess's intent; wanting to keep Chen Chuyang but fearing to upset him, she chose the most conservative approach—let him return to Longshe Cheng, so at least they would remain partners in the future, with more time to spend together.

At the same time, Jing Yuheng also noticed a different expression in the Princess's eyes.

"Your Majesty, Chen Chuyang..."

Qi Ruohua shook her head, indicating Jing Yuheng need not speak; she could handle her own affairs.

Let things take their natural course.

No need for her to intervene, nor to force anything.

Three days later.

Qi Ruohua successfully took that position, completing her ascension.

This ascension confirmed her status.

No one can change it, and her success left many in the capital silent.

Previously, the people they favored all lost.

On the contrary, Qi Ruohua succeeded, taking that position; naturally there was opposition, for a woman to sit there is not easy, the difficulty is great, and the resistance she encountered was naturally great; Qi Ruohua slightly suppressed them, then killed another batch, and the remaining people submitted completely.

Strength and power are everything; those who opposed could not resist, only bow their heads.

Having finished everything, it was also the time for Chen Chuyang to leave.

Zhuge Ruolan followed him closely, never leaving his side; wherever her brother went, she went with him.

Needless to say, the Black Mountain Goat—those few of them seemed to have forgotten what they encountered inside the Qi Family treasury, not uttering a word about it.

After coming out, they never again spoke of anything concerning the Qi Family treasury; no matter who wanted to know, they remained silent.

That day.

Qi Ruohua secretly came to see them off, together with Jing Yuheng.

Qi Ruohua handed Chen Chuyang a storage bag containing her gift, as thanks for his stay in the palace.

"You're being too polite."

Chen Chuyang spoke politely, but his hands moved quickly, taking everything.

A gift offered to the mouth, if refused, is foolish.

Qi Ruohua smiled faintly: "Next time, welcome you to come again to the capital."

"I will surely entertain you well; this time was too rushed, I cannot entertain you, please forgive."

When Qi Ruohua becomes polite, her speech comes in sets.

Chen Chuyang nodded with a smile: "All right, next time I will surely enjoy myself properly."

"It's settled."

"It's settled."

The two seemed to have said nothing, yet also seemed to have said everything.

Jing Yuheng also sent a gift, her personal thanks.

"Chen Chuyang, thank you very much this time."

After performing a salute, she bowed her waist in thanks.

The gift was not small either; Chen Chuyang naturally accepted it.

"You're all being too polite."

Chen Chuyang remained as he was, refusing, it was impossible.

Once in hand, take it away directly, not giving them a chance to take it back.

Zhuge Ruolan watched the whole thing, her mouth twitching, almost unable to keep from speaking out.

She turned around, her back to them, striving to control her expression.

Heishanyang had already become immune, unmoved by Chen Chuyang's actions.

It hardly took part the whole time, just came to play a round, ate plenty of good things, so the trip wasn't wasted.

After exchanging pleasantries, the time to part arrived.

"All right, no need to see me off; just stop here."

"If you have time, come to Longshe Shan more often."

"Good." Jing Yuheng and Qi Ruohua smiled and nodded, watching them leave.

Everyone tacitly understood, not uttering a word about the Qi family's treasury.

They disappeared over the horizon, then Jing Yuheng spoke: "Your Majesty, they've left."

"Hmm."

"Next time we meet, it'll probably be a long time from now."

"Maybe."

The Eldest Princess gave a faint smile, who knows? Perhaps we'll meet soon, or perhaps not for a long time.

Who knows about all this?

In the distance.

Chen Chuyang and company left Wangdu, the journey went smoothly.

The road back was a bit more relaxed, taking three days to return to Longshe Shan.

They played along the way back, enjoying the scenery.

They returned to Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang laughed.

"Finally, we're back."

Shang Hongxue rushed down and flung herself into Chen Chuyang's arms.

"Chuyang brother, you've finally come back."

The little girl clung entirely to Chen Chuyang, not caring at all about others' gazes.