Chapter 1302

Qiqi has grown taller and even more beautiful since we last parted; she is now about 1.78 meters tall, a height uncommon among women of this era, and even in modern society she would make an excellent model—her figure is slender and perfect, her delicate face flawless, and her innate noble, icy elegance gives her an aura of superiority that looks down on all.

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Qiqi, compared to when they parted, has grown taller and become even more beautiful; her height is now about 1.78 meters. Such height is uncommon among women of this era, and even in modern society she would be excellent material for a model—slender figure, perfect build, exquisite face without a single flaw, plus her innate noble and icy demeanor, making her aura of superiority over everyone even more domineering.

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Potential translation: "Qiqi has grown taller since they parted and become even more beautiful; her height is now about 1.78 meters. Such height is rare among women of this era, and even in modern society she would be ideal model material—slender, perfect figure, flawless delicate face, plus her innate noble and icy aura, making her domineering superiority over everyone even more pronounced."

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Qiqi asked, "Is the Emperor here?"

Qiqi asked, "Is the Emperor here?"

Yin Zheng respectfully said, "I humbly report to the Princess, the Emperor is unwell today and has specially ordered that no one should see him."

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has specially ordered that no one should see him.

Thus: Yin Zheng respectfully said, "I humbly report to the Princess, the Emperor is unwell today and has specially ordered that no one should see him."

Qiqi coldly stared at Yin Zheng and said, "Bold servant! Go and report, saying that I, the princess, have an important matter to present. If you delay the affair, be careful of your head!"

Qiqi coldly stared at Yin Zheng and said, "Bold servant! Go and report, saying that I, the princess, have an important matter to present. If you delay the affair, be careful of your head!"

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Yin Zheng, trembling with fear, knocked his head three times, then hurriedly got up and rushed inside to report.

Translate: Yin Zheng kowtowed three times in terror, then scrambled up and hurriedly went inside to report.

Qiqi remained silent; none of the palace servants dared to rise, and Hu Xiaotian could only kneel, silently cursing that this girl's airs were growing ever larger—"I am your future husband, after all, and yet she makes me kneel?" Yet he couldn't help but admit that she bore a queenly aura that looked down on the world, impressive for her young age—what would become of her? Gazing at Qiqi's beautiful face, Hu Xiaotian felt a stir; the stronger the woman, the more it sparked his desire to conquer. If he had felt this way when looking at the inexperienced Qiqi before, he would have felt some guilt, but now facing the adult Qiqi, Hu Xiaotian no longer felt that way; unconsciously, he had come to accept her growth.

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Qiqi didn't speak; none of the palace servants dared to rise, and Hu Xiaotian could only kneel, silently cursing that this girl's airs were getting bigger and bigger— I am her future husband, yet she makes me kneel? But he couldn't help admitting that she indeed bore a queenly aura that looked down on the world; at such a young age she already had such majesty, it was unbelievable. Looking at Qiqi's beautiful pretty face, Hu Xiaotian also felt stirred; the stronger the woman, the more easily it aroused his desire to conquer. If in the past, looking at the inexperienced Qiqi had aroused such thoughts, he would have felt some guilt, but now facing the grown-up Qiqi, Hu Xiaotian no longer felt that way, unconsciously having accepted her growth.

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Qiqi's gaze fell upon the wooden box, and she softly said, "What is this?"

Translation: Qiqi's gaze fell upon the wooden box, and she softly asked, "What is this?"

Originally, those palace attendants had not yet had time to deliver The Opening of Heaven and Earth to Long Xuan'en.

Translate: Originally, those palace servants still hadn't managed to deliver The Opening of Heaven and Earth to Long Xuan'en's presence.

Long Xuan'en: The Opening of Heaven and Earth.

When Qiqi asked, everyone turned their gaze to Hu Xiaotian, after all they had seen him carrying this box over; now Hu Xiaotian could not avoid drawing attention, so he could only droop his head and force his voice, saying, "I humbly report to the Princess, this is the Emperor's The Opening of Heaven and Earth."

Qiqi said to Hu Xiaotian, "Princess Thousand Years, Emperor, The Opening of Heaven and Earth."

He drooped his head, forcing his voice.

When Qiqi asked, everyone turned their gaze to Hu Xiaotian, after all they saw that he was the one who had brought over the box; now Hu Xiaotian couldn't avoid drawing attention, so he could only droop his head and force his voice to say, "I humbly report to the Princess Thousand Years, this is the Emperor's requested The Opening of Heaven and Earth."

Note: The original has a period inside quotes? We'll keep.

Qiqi furrowed her brows and said, "The Opening of Heaven and Earth? Who are you again?"

Translation: Qiqi furrowed her brows and asked, "The Opening of Heaven and Earth? Who are you again?"

I work under Li Yuncong at the Library Pavilion; the Princess calls me Xiao Dezi!

Translate: "I work under Li Gonggong at the Cangshuge; the Princess calls me Xiao Dezi!"

I work under Li Yuncong at the Library Pavilion; the Princess calls me Xiao Dezi!

I work under Li Yuncong at the Cangshuge; the Princess calls me Xiao Dezi!

Qiqi harbored no ill feelings toward Hu Xiaotian, nodded, and just then Yin Zheng also came out, reporting to her: "I humbly report to the Princess, the Emperor is unwell. Let the Princess come again tomorrow!"

Translate: Qiqi had no ill intentions toward Hu Xiaotian; she nodded, and just then Yin Zheng came out, reporting to Qiqi: "I humbly report to the Princess Thousand Years, the Emperor is unwell; he said to let Your Highness come again tomorrow."

Yin Zheng said to the Princess Thousand Years, "Your Highness, the Emperor."

We will meet tomorrow.

Thus: Qiqi had no ill intentions toward Hu Xiaotian; she nodded, and just then Yin Zheng came out, reporting to Qiqi: "I humbly report to the Princess Thousand Years, the Emperor is unwell; he said to let Your Highness come again tomorrow."

Qiqi's face turned as cold as frost, she said nothing, turned and walked to the palace gate, paused, and said, "Please inform the Emperor that I will come early tomorrow morning."

Translate: Qiqi's pretty face was covered with a layer of severe frost; she said nothing, turned and walked, stopping at the palace gate and said: "Please report to the Emperor that I will come early tomorrow."

The Emperor arrived.

Thus: Qiqi's pretty face was covered with a layer of severe frost; she said nothing, turned and walked, stopping at the palace gate and said: "Please report to the Emperor that I will come early tomorrow."

After Qiqi left, Yin Zheng gave Hu Xiaotian a look, urging him to hurry away, lest he reveal his true intentions.

Translate: After Qiqi left, Yin Zheng gave Hu Xiaotian a look, urging him to hurry away, lest he reveal his true identity.

Yin Zheng greeted Hu Xiaotian.

Thus: After Qiqi left, Yin Zheng gave Hu Xiaotian a look, urging him to hurry away, lest he reveal his true identity.

Hu Xiaotian quietly left the Hall of Nourishing the Heart, returned to the outside of the Library Pavilion, but saw Fu Yuehong standing there; Hu Xiaotian silently cursed, "Oh no, this guy is Hong Beimo's capable subordinate? How did he come to the Library Pavilion?" Taking advantage of Fu Yuehong's inattention, Hu Xiaotian sneaked around.

Translate: Hu Xiaotian quietly left the Hall of Nourishing the Heart, returned to outside the Cangshuge, but saw Fu Yuehong standing there; Hu Xiaotian silently thought, "Oh no, this guy isn't Hong Beimo's capable subordinate, is he? Why would he come to the Cangshuge?" Taking advantage of Fu Yuehong not noticing him, Hu Xiaotian quietly made a detour.

Hu Xiaotian went to the Hall of Nourishing the Heart and the Cangshuge, where Fu Yuehong and Hong Beimo were present.

Thus: Hu Xiaotian quietly left the Hall of Nourishing the Heart, returned to outside the Cangshuge, but saw Fu Yuehong standing there; Hu Xiaotian silently thought, "Oh no, this guy isn't Hong Beimo's capable subordinate, is he? Why would he come to the Cangshuge?" Taking advantage of Fu Yuehong not noticing him, Hu Xiaotian quietly made a detour.

Originally, when Hu Xiaotian went to deliver the books, Hong Beimo had arrived at the Library Pavilion; at that moment he was having tea and chatting with Li Yuncong.

Translate: Originally, when Hu Xiaotian went to deliver the books, Hong Beimo had arrived at the Cangshuge, where he was having tea and chatting with Li Yuncong.

Hu Xiaotian, Hong Beimo, and Li Yuncong met at the Cangshuge.

Thus: Originally, when Hu Xiaotian went to deliver the books, Hong Beimo had arrived at the Cangshuge, where he was having tea and chatting with Li Yuncong.

Li Yuncong, having anticipated Hong Beimo's arrival, smiled and said, "Mr. Hong, you are indeed a rare guest."

Translate: Li Yuncong had already prepared for Hong Beimo's arrival, smiling and saying, "Mr. Hong, you are indeed a rare guest."

Li Yuncong and Hong Beimo discussed the matter.

Thus: Li Yuncong had already prepared for Hong Beimo's arrival, smiling and saying, "Mr. Hong, you are indeed a rare guest."

Hong Beimo rarely comes to the Library Pavilion. He smiled and said, "I'm just here to see if Brother Li's health has recovered."

Translate: Hong Beimo indeed rarely came to the Cangshuge. He smiled and said, "I'm just coming to see if Li Gonggong's health has recovered."

Hong Beimo told Li Yuncong at the Cangshuge.

Thus: Hong Beimo indeed rarely came to the Cangshuge. He smiled and said, "I'm just coming to see if Li Yuncong's health has recovered."

Li Yuncong secretly thought, "You coming to visit me is fake. Surely you found out about Hu Xiaotian's nighttime visit to the Ethereal Peak last night, so you suspect it was me." Li Yuncong sighed and said, "Since the battle at the Spirit Sky Palace, our meridians have been injured and still not healed. I never expected Ji Feihua to be so formidable."

Translate: Li Yuncong secretly thought, "Your visit to see me is surely a pretense. It must be that you found out about Hu Xiaotian's nighttime reconnaissance of the Ethereal Peak, so you suspect me." Li Yuncong sighed and said, "Since the battle at the Spirit Sky Palace, we have injured our meridians and still not healed. I didn't expect Ji Feihua to be so formidable."

Li Yuncong, Hu Xiaotian, and Ji Feihua met at the Ethereal Peak's Spirit Sky Palace.

Thus: Li Yuncong secretly thought, "Your visit to see me is surely a pretense. It must be that you found out about Hu Xiaotian's nighttime reconnaissance of the Ethereal Peak, so you suspect me." Li Yuncong sighed and said, "Since the battle at the Spirit Sky Palace, we have injured our meridians and still not healed. I didn't expect Ji Feihua to be so formidable."

Hong Beimo said, "After all this time, Brother Li still hasn't recovered?"

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "After all this time, Li Gonggong still hasn't recovered?"

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong discussed the plan.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "After all this time, Li Yuncong still hasn't recovered?"

Li Yuncong placed his hand on the tea table; Hong Beimo, without ceremony, placed his fingers on Li Yuncong's pulse. From Li Yuncong's pulse condition, it could be judged that he indeed had internal injuries not yet healed, and his current martial arts strength was greatly reduced compared to when they besieged Ji Feihua. Hong Beimo said, "Brother Li is utterly loyal; if not for the Emperor, he would not have suffered such a loss." In the battle against Ji Feihua, Li Yuncong not only sustained internal injuries but also lost his right eye, making him the most severely injured among the three.

Translate: Li Yuncong placed his hand on the tea table; Hong Beimo, not standing on ceremony, directly placed his fingers on Li Yuncong's pulse. From Li Yuncong's pulse condition, it could be judged that he indeed had internal injuries not yet healed; his current martial strength, compared to when they besieged Ji Feihua, must have been greatly diminished. Hong Beimo said, "Li Yuncong is loyal and devoted; if not for the Emperor, he would not have suffered such great losses." In the battle besieging Ji Feihua, Li Yuncong not only sustained internal injuries but also lost his right eye, making him the most severely injured among the three.

Li Yuncong, Hong Beimo, the Emperor, and Ji Feihua gathered in the hall.

Thus: Li Yuncong placed his hand on the tea table; Hong Beimo, not standing on ceremony, directly placed his fingers on Li Yuncong's pulse. From Li Yuncong's pulse condition, it could be judged that he indeed had internal injuries not yet healed; his current martial strength, compared to when they besieged Ji Feihua, must have been greatly diminished. Hong Beimo said, "Li Yuncong is loyal and devoted; if not for the Emperor, he would not have suffered such great losses." In the battle besieging Ji Feihua, Li Yuncong not only sustained internal injuries but also lost his right eye, making him the most severely injured among the three.

Li Yuncong laughed and said, "As long as the Emperor is safe, what is there to fear even if we sacrifice our lives?"

Translate: Li Yuncong laughed and said, "As long as the Emperor is safe and sound, what is there to fear even if we sacrifice our lives?"

Li Yuncong reported to the Emperor.

Thus: Li Yuncong laughed and said, "As long as the Emperor is safe and sound, what is there to fear even if we sacrifice our lives?"

Hong Beimo smiled faintly, took out a wooden box from his sleeve, slowly pushed it toward Li Yuncong; Li Yuncong took the box, opened the lid, a strange fragrance wafted out, he looked closely and saw inside the box a vermilion-red pill.

Translate: Hong Beimo smiled faintly, took out a wooden box from his sleeve, and slowly pushed it toward Li Yuncong. Li Yuncong received the box, opened the lid, a strange fragrance assailed his nostrils; upon closer look, he saw inside the box lay a vermilion-red pill.

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong agreed on the strategy.

Thus: Hong Beimo smiled faintly, took out a wooden box from his sleeve, and slowly pushed it toward Li Yuncong. Li Yuncong received the box, opened the lid, a strange fragrance assailed his nostrils; upon closer look, he saw inside the box lay a vermilion-red pill.

Hong Beimo said, "This is the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill I specially refined; it is effective for repairing meridians and treating internal injuries, Brother Li, please accept it."

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "This is the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill I specially refined; it has good effect on repairing meridians and treating internal injuries, Li Gonggong, please accept it."

Hong Beimo gave Li Yuncong the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "This is the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill I specially refined; it has good effect on repairing meridians and treating internal injuries, Li Yuncong, please accept it."

Li Yuncong nodded, did not refuse, directly took the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill, and in front of Hong Beimo swallowed it. He lifted his tea, took a sip, and said, "I heard Mr. Hong has been busy constructing the Prince Consort's Residence."

Translate: Li Yuncong nodded, did not decline, directly took up that Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill and swallowed it in front of Hong Beimo. He raised his tea and took a sip, saying, "I heard Mr. Hong has recently been busy constructing the Prince Consort's Residence."

Li Yuncong, Hong Beimo, and the Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill were at the Prince Consort's Residence.

Thus: Li Yuncong nodded, did not decline, directly took up that Nine Revolutions Supplement Heaven Pill and swallowed it in front of Hong Beimo. He raised his tea and took a sip, saying, "I heard Mr. Hong has recently been busy constructing the Prince Consort's Residence."

Hong Beimo said, "How could I dare disobey the Emperor's order?"

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "How dare I not obey the Emperor's orders?"

Hong Beimo informed the Emperor.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "How dare I not obey the Emperor's orders?"

Li Yuncong said, "Recently I have heard many rumors."

Translate: Li Yuncong said, "Recently we have heard many rumors."

Li Yuncong stepped forward.

Thus: Li Yuncong said, "Recently we have heard many rumors."

Hong Beimo lightly laughed and said, "What's the point in believing outside rumors?"

Translate: Hong Beimo smiled indifferently and said, "What's the point in believing outside rumors?"

Hong Beimo remained silent.

Thus: Hong Beimo smiled indifferently and said, "What's the point in believing outside rumors?"

Li Yuncong asked, "Mr. Hong, do you know what rumors I am referring to?"

Translate: Li Yuncong said, "Does Mr. Hong know what we are talking about?"

Li Yuncong and Mr. Hong discussed the issue.

Thus: Li Yuncong said, "Does Mr. Hong know what we are talking about?"

Hong Beimo smiled and said, "There are quite a few rumors, aren't there?"

Translate: Hong Beimo smiled and said, "Not many rumors?"

Hong Beimo nodded.

Thus: Hong Beimo smiled and said, "Not many rumors?"

Li Yuncong whispered, "I've heard that someone saw Ji Feihua appear!"

Translate: Li Yuncong whispered, "I've heard someone saw Ji Feihua appear!"

Li Yuncong and Ji Feihua exchanged glances.

Thus: Li Yuncong whispered, "I've heard someone saw Ji Feihua appear!"

Hong Beimo frowned; Li Yuncong's remark was somewhat unexpected to him.

Translate: Hong Beimo furrowed his brows; Li Yuncong's remark was somewhat unexpected to him.

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong left the room.

Thus: Hong Beimo furrowed his brows; Li Yuncong's remark was somewhat unexpected to him.

Li Yuncong said, "Although he fell off the cliff back then, no body was seen, nor was he found alive." Since you, Hong Beimo, brought up Ji Feihua's matter, we might as well use it as a pretext to create confusion and mislead.

Translate: Li Yuncong said, "Back then, although he fell off the cliff, there was no sign of him alive or dead." Since you, Hong Beimo, have brought up Ji Feihua's matter, we might as well make use of it, setting up a deception to confuse the senses.

Li Yuncong, Hong Beimo, and Ji Feihua stood together.

Thus: Li Yuncong said, "Back then, although he fell off the cliff, there was no sign of him alive or dead." Since you, Hong Beimo, have brought up Ji Feihua's matter, we might as well make use of it, setting up a deception to confuse the senses.

Hong Beimo said, "Brother Li is overthinking; Ji Feihua definitely cannot be resurrected." Actually he himself had long harbored doubts about this, but since the siege of Ji Feihua happened so long ago and there has been no news of him, according to Li Yuncong's saying that Ji Feihua was neither seen alive nor found dead, it's indeed impossible to determine whether he is dead. Even if Ji Feihua is still alive in this world, his Blood-Transforming Prajna Skill must have severely damaged him

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "Li Gonggong worries too much; Ji Feihua has no possibility of revival." Actually he too has harbored doubts about this, but since the annihilation of Ji Feihua, so much time has passed with no news of him; according to Li Yuncong's saying, Ji Feihua leaves no trace alive or dead, so it's indeed impossible to determine he's dead. Even if Ji Feihua still lives in this world, he would have been severely wounded by his Blood-Transforming Prajna Skill, his martial arts would surely be greatly diminished, and he could no longer pose a major threat to himself.

Hong Beimo, Li Yuncong, and Ji Feihua practiced the Blood-Transforming Prajna Skill.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "Li Yuncong worries too much; Ji Feihua has no possibility of revival." Actually he too has harbored doubts about this, but since the annihilation of Ji Feihua, so much time has passed with no news of him; according to Li Yuncong's saying, Ji Feihua leaves no trace alive or dead, so it's indeed impossible to determine he's dead. Even if Ji Feihua still lives in this world, he would have been severely wounded by his Blood-Transforming Prajna Skill, his martial arts would surely be greatly diminished, and he could no longer pose a major threat to himself.

Li Yuncong said, "An ill wind that blows is not necessarily without cause; it's better to be on guard."

Translate: Li Yuncong said, "Wind doesn't rise from a hole for no reason; it's better to be on guard."

Li Yuncong bowed.

Thus: Li Yuncong said, "Wind doesn't rise from a hole for no reason; it's better to be on guard."

Hong Beimo chuckled softly and said, "I have always admired Brother Li; he has rendered unparalleled service to the Emperor, yet remains humble, indifferent to fame and profit—truly a hero."

Translate: Hong Beimo chuckled and said softly, "I have always greatly admired Li Gonggong; he has rendered unsurpassed merit to the Emperor, yet remains content with simplicity, seeing through fame and profit—truly a hero."

Hong Beimo, Li Yuncong, and the Emperor convened.

Thus: Hong Beimo chuckled and said softly, "I have always greatly admired Li Yuncong; he has rendered unsurpassed merit to the Emperor, yet remains content with simplicity, seeing through fame and profit—truly a hero."

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Translate: Li Yuncong let out a long sigh and said, "We are merely eunuchs, desireless and seekless; we don't fear Mr. Hong's ridicule—what meaning do wealth, rank, and profit hold for us? It's only that the Emperor's grace toward me is as weighty as mountains; a drop of kindness is repaid with a spring, let alone the Emperor's grace to me being a recreation."

Li Yuncong, Hong Beimo, and the Emperor spoke of En ru shan.

Thus: Li Yuncong let out a long sigh and said, "We are merely eunuchs, desireless and seekless; we don't fear Mr. Hong's ridicule—what meaning do wealth, rank, and profit hold for us? It's only that the Emperor's grace toward me is En ru shan; a drop of kindness is repaid with a spring, let alone the Emperor's grace to me being a recreation."

Hong Beimo said, "It is rare to find someone with Brother Li's breadth of mind; speaking of which, I, Hong, have always owed you a favor."

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "Truly few in this world possess Li Gonggong's such magnanimity; speaking of which, I, Hong, have always owed you a favor."

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong exchanged a glance.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "Truly few in this world possess Li Yuncong's such magnanimity; speaking of which, I, Hong, have always owed you a favor."

Li Yuncong chuckled and said, "Mr. Hong, you're being modest; we both serve only to repay the Emperor, so you owe me nothing."

Translate: Li Yuncong chuckled and said, "Mr. Hong, you're being polite; we and Mr. Hong are merely serving the Emperor, so you don't owe me anything."

Li Yuncong, Hong Beimo, and the Emperor stood together.

Thus: Li Yuncong chuckled and said, "Mr. Hong, you're being polite; we and Mr. Hong are merely serving the Emperor, so you don't owe me anything."

Hong Beimo whispered, "Brother Li, have you noticed any abnormal activity in the palace lately?"

Translate: Hong Beimo whispered, "Has Li Gonggong recently noticed any abnormal movements in the palace?"

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong left the palace.

Thus: Hong Beimo whispered, "Has Li Yuncong recently noticed any abnormal movements in the palace?"

Li Yuncong said, "Those on their deathbed rarely visit the Emperor, let alone concern themselves with others' affairs in the palace; Mr. Hong, if you have anything to say, just speak plainly."

Translate: Li Yuncong said, "Those on their deathbeds hardly visit the Emperor's place, let alone bother caring about others' affairs in the palace; Mr. Hong, if you have anything to say, just speak plainly."

Li Yuncong, the Emperor, and Hong Beimo discussed the matter.

Thus: Li Yuncong said, "Those on their deathbeds hardly visit the Emperor's place, let alone bother caring about others' affairs in the palace; Mr. Hong, if you have anything to say, just speak plainly."

Hong Beimo laughed and said, "Nothing major, Brother Li, take care; I, Hong, will take my leave now."

Translate: Hong Beimo smiled and said, "Nothing major, Li Gonggong, take care; I, Hong, take my leave first."

Hong Beimo and Li Yuncong agreed.

Thus: Hong Beimo smiled and said, "Nothing major, Li Yuncong, take care; I, Hong, take my leave first."

After Hong Beimo took his leave from Li Yuncong, Fu Yuehong approached him; Hong Beimo gave him a look, and the two headed toward the Hall of Nourishing the Heart. After walking a distance, Fu Yuehong quietly asked, "How is it?"

Translate: After Hong Beimo bade farewell to Li Yuncong, Fu Yuehong came before him; Hong Beimo gave a look, and the two walked toward the Hall of Nourishing the Heart. After walking a distance, Fu Yuehong quietly asked, "How is it?"

Hong Beimo, Li Yuncong, and Fu Yuehong were at the Hall of Nourishing the Heart.

Thus: After Hong Beimo bade farewell to Li Yuncong, Fu Yuehong came before him; Hong Beimo gave a look, and the two walked toward the Hall of Nourishing the Heart. After walking a distance, Fu Yuehong quietly asked, "How is it?"

Hong Beimo said, "Nothing much." After a pause he added, "Let's go check on Mu Rongzhan."

Translate: Hong Beimo said, "Nothing much." After a pause, he added, "Let's go see Mu Rongzhan."

Hong Beimo and Mu Rongzhan confronted each other.

Thus: Hong Beimo said, "Nothing much." After a pause, he added, "Let's go see Mu Rongzhan."

Hu Xiaotian, watching from his hiding place as the two had already gone far, only then returned to the Cangshuge, entered Li Yuncong's room; Li Yuncong's face was grave, he seized Hu Xiaotian and dragged him in, lowering his voice: 'Have you run into Hong Beimo and his men?'

Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said: 'Seeing Fu Yuehong waiting outside, I guessed Hong Beimo had come, so I hid.'

Li Yuncong breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his voice: 'Hong Beimo probably knows what happened on Piaomiao Mountain; you've exposed your whereabouts, he's suspected me.'

Hu Xiaotian said: 'What do you say, Eunuch?'

Li Yuncong said: 'What else can I say? Hong Beimo is so crafty; we can only give a few evasive answers, he says east, we say west. Since he's suspicious, we might as well let him be more suspicious; we deliberately asked him about Ji Feihua.'

Hearing the three words 'Ji Feihua', Hu Xiaotian's heart stirred; if not for Li Yuncong's reminder, he would have almost forgotten this. Ji Feihua had once met him in Yongjiang and given him a ledger; that ledger records Ji Feihua's hidden forces within Dakang. Hu Xiaotian had studied that ledger in detail; even among the current 100,000 Feather Forest Army in the capital, Ji Feihua's confidants still exist. But times have changed—now Ji Feihua has lost power, it's hard to say whether those listed in the ledger remain loyal to him; Hu Xiaotian has never dared to use it lightly, yet Li Yuncong's words have sparked a bold idea in him.

Li Yuncong said: 'The Cangshuge is no place to stay long; we plan to leave the palace for a few days.' Bu Wu's arrival has already made Li Yuncong feel afraid deep down; ever since Hu Xiaotian told him this, the idea of temporarily leaving the palace to avoid danger has already arisen.

Hu Xiaotian said: 'That's fine.'

Li Yuncong said: 'You are a member of the Fox Group; the one responsible for contacting you is the Fox Group's Baobao. You must remember, you should not be unfamiliar with her; make sure you do not reveal any flaw.'

Hu Xiaotian smiled and said: 'Eunuch Li, rest assured, I will not continue using the identity of Xiao Dezhi.'

Li Yuncong furrowed his brow, recalling that Hu Xiaotian had once stayed in the palace; he knew every plant and tree of the palace intimately; if this kid wanted to hide in the palace, others would hardly notice; now Li Yuncong himself is overwhelmed, he has no energy to manage his affairs, so he nodded and said: 'Then take care of yourself.'

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