Chapter 590

If it weren't for that time when the sixth tied me up and let slip, I still wouldn't know, this Nangong Qingluo is that Li Qingluo.

Nangong Qingluo

Originally, before Rong Shi faked his death, Li Qingluo had already lost contact with that old General Xiu Li.

So I still thought that Rong Shi's current wife was truly just a merchant's wife, and I began to really look down on her.

How could a merchant's wife be worthy of my own nephew?

Now, knowing she is not only the descendant of General Xiu Li but also the Princess of Yaoguang, and her background is not so lowly, I am overjoyed.

Saying this, the Chu emperor also 'haha' laughed a few times.

Although General Xiu Li back then made our Chu suffer quite a bit, I have to admit she is a heroic woman.

Not only does Li Qingluo possess superb martial skills, but her business tactics are also extremely ruthless. She is exactly the young version of General Pei Lao.

Having obtained such a Queen of Yue for our Chu, and also having Rong Shi, who is like a god-sent King of Yue, isn't this just adding flowers to brocade?

With Rong Shi, the two are also quite well-matched in appearance.

They haven't even had a proper wedding.

You say, once their identities are revealed, how will the world speak of them?

As the King and Queen of Yue, we cannot let people find fault in this matter!

Qingyangzi couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, and whispered: 'Your Majesty, I seem to have heard the sect leader Jinniang of MiaoJiang mention that they completed their marriage two years ago in MiaoJiang.'

Headmaster Jinniang

Speaking of which, how come I've never heard the people of DaLiang mention that she is this Princess Su?

Indeed, the people of DaLiang don't even know that Prince Su and Princess Su have already quietly married.

And now, Prince Su's identity has been feigned dead, and Li Qingluo, this Princess Su who has not yet entered the marital home, is even more missing; in the eyes of the DaLiang people, they have long been idle talk after meals, and mentioning them only elicits a sigh.

I do approve of this Queen of Yue!

Otherwise, I wouldn't bother to expend these thoughts!

Qingyangzi inwardly "hehe".

He spoke so sweetly, who doesn't know he's up to no good?

Once the King of Yue and his consort's reputation spreads, how will Duan Rongshi ever return to DaLiang?

He clearly intends to use fame, position, and official emoluments to keep them both firmly in Da Chu.

That's why he suddenly thought of holding a wedding for them.

"Qingyangzi."

"If I hear even a hint of their true identities from outside, you'd better watch your life."

"Although I now cultivate my character and nature, following you in the Dao to atone for my sins, I am still Zongzheng Langri."

"Do you understand?"

Qingyangzi naturally understands.

This Chu emperor, even after Your Highness appeared, no matter how he pretends to repent of the past, is helpless.

But deep down, he is fundamentally a true pervert.

If not for Your Highness's appearance suppressing him, letting him recall the Moon Consort and finally feel a hint of feeling, he wouldn't even be pretending to be human now.

But if anyone dares to touch his inner forbidden zone, they will surely still meet a bad end.

Qingyangzi: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I swear on my life that I will keep my mouth shut."

After all, he originally belonged to Your Highness.

Li Qingluo was suddenly summoned into the palace.

Does the tyrant want to see her?

Thinking of her previous experience entering the palace, her brows involuntarily knit.

This tyrant probably isn't having another episode, is he?

She thought of the painting still lying in the study that she had brought out of the palace and hadn't yet had a chance to show Duan Rongshi, and thought: This tyrant won't be coming to settle the score for burning his secret chamber, will he?

However, an imperial decree is hard to obey.

Even if she didn't want to go, she still changed into the newly bestowed lady's attire.

Just as she was about to leave, Xi Qiu came to report: "Miss, that young master has awakened."

Currently, there is only an unconscious young master residing in this mansion.

Who else could it be? Naturally, it's that Xuan Cang.

Li Qingluo didn't even care that she had already stepped one foot out the gate; she hurriedly turned back into the mansion.

By the time she hurried to the residence where Xuan Cang lived, Xuan Cang had already risen and come to the doorway, dressed in plain white robes, holding his chest, his face pallid, waiting for her.

Upon seeing Li Qingluo in her fine attire, her appearance exceptionally bright and lovely, his eyes seemed to tremble.

But it was only an instant, and that improper expression was completely restrained.

Then a faint smile appeared on his face: "Junior Sister."

Li Qingluo responded clearly and generously: "Senior Brother."

Saying that, she strode over.

"How did you get up as soon as you woke?"

"This time your injuries are serious; without resting for ten days or half a month, you cannot recover."

"Or perhaps you should lie down again?"

Xuan Cang merely shook his head.

"I am a martial practitioner; this minor injury is nothing."

"Junior Sister, you no longer doubt my identity?"

Li Qingluo: "My people have already interrogated that masked black‑clad assassin."

"They come from the Western Regions, pursuing you all the way."

"They keep saying you're a member of the Meteor Sect, and that they're hunting you by order of the Royal Court."

"Senior brother also has the master's token on him, and he recognized the weapon I drew."

"Moreover, I indeed once heard the master mention your name, senior brother Xuan Cang."

"Naturally, I believed it."

"Senior brother, why would people from the Western Royal Court be hunting you?"

"What about the master? Why did the master give you his jade pendant and send you to find me?"

Xuan Cang's expression was a bit dazed.

"Junior sister, actually I came looking for you because the master is in trouble."

Li Qingluo's heart went "thump".

"What did you say?"

"What happened to the old master?"

"Senior brother, what exactly happened?"

Xuan Cang said, "Don't be impatient; listen as I explain slowly."

The two sat down in the courtyard, and Xuan Cang began to unfold the whole matter for Li Qingluo, telling it slowly.

Nan Gongdi is the head of the Meteor Sect; he possesses peerless, supreme martial skill and roams the three realms of Chu, DaLiang, and the Western Regions—Manto City.

Back then, Nan Gongdi also met Pei Lao Furen in Manto City, and became friends with Luo Fan.

Their friendship has endured all these years because, when they were young in Manto City, some events occurred, and they together experienced many dangers.

The long, terrifying scar on Nan Gongdi's face was also left that year.

"When the master was young, he was a somewhat reckless wandering rogue of the jianghu."

"Therefore, back then he also entangled with Princess Anar of the Western Imperial Court."

"Afterwards, he fled, because he refused to become a son‑in‑law of the Western Imperial Court, and he would not abandon the Meteor Sect."

"That princess later married, but her husband died soon after. Using extraordinarily forceful methods, she took her son and, as a widowed mother, controlled her late husband's tribe for many years; now she has become a powerful force among the Western Region tribes."

"It was her who, a few months ago, suddenly led people to Manto City to cause trouble for our Meteor Sect, and even captured four junior brothers and sisters."

"The master also received this letter, so he rushed back to Manto City. Do you know anything about this matter?"

Li Qingluo shook her head gently.

"The master rarely talks to me about these things."

"What he mentioned were only which senior brothers and sisters are in the sect, and how you all have eased his worries, bearing many responsibilities over the years."

"On the contrary, it's me who still makes him worry even in his old age."

At this point, Li Qingluo's expression turned a bit ashamed.

"A few months ago the master indeed left without saying a word, only stating he would be gone for a while and then left."

"So the master returned because of this. Did the master go to the Western Regions?"

Xuan Cang said gently, "Don't overthink it. The master doesn't want you distracted by sect affairs; he has spoken of your status—we all know you're not an ordinary free person. It's better not to get involved in jianghu matters."

"However… this time there was no other way, so I came to find you."

"I accompanied the master to the Western Regions hoping to rescue the junior brothers and sisters, but fell into Princess Anar's trap."

"The master sent me out, telling me to bring the token to Nan An to find you."

"The rest, there is not much more to say."

"Junior sister, do you understand the master's intention?"

Li Qingluo took out the jade pendant and held it in her hand, rubbing it.

"Is the master planning to go rescue them himself?"

"My own cultivation is certainly not as strong as senior brother's, but I have people in my hand."

"Twenty‑seven assassins."

"More importantly, there is also the scheming Duan Rongshi."

Zheng Mama came over with an urgent expression: "Miss, someone from the palace is urging."

"They want you to enter the palace immediately, so the Emperor doesn't wait anxiously."

Li Qingluo stood up: "I understand, I'll be there at once."

After briefly parting with Xuan Cang, Li Qingluo hurried into the palace.

The Chu Emperor and others were already a bit impatient.

When the rumor that the Yue Princess finally arrived spread, he forced a faint gentle smile onto his face.

"Your servant, may I have an audience with His Majesty? Long live the Emperor—"

The Chu Emperor: "Fine. No one else is here; when you're alone, what should you call me?"

Li Qingluo still felt a bit uneasy facing this Chu Emperor.

The Chu Emperor, seeing her silent, took two deep breaths forcefully, making himself appear more relaxed.

"Among the people, how are you addressed?"

Li Qingluo: "Uncle, uncle?"

The Chu Emperor smiled and said, "Eh!"

"Come quickly, dine with me."

"I've been waiting for you for a long time; the imperial kitchen has reheated the dishes four or five times. If you don't come soon, I won't be able to keep this face."

Li Qingluo:?

This is totally the opposite of how it was last time I came here to the Heavenly Origin Hall.

Last time she wanted to kill herself to vent her anger.

This time, she actually just waits for me to eat?

If I didn't know he was being so gentle toward me just because he loves me and everything associated with me, Li Qingluo would suspect the Chu Emperor had been possessed.

Your Majesty, this is against the rules.

If outsiders heard this and again suspected Your Majesty's and our relationship, then Ashi's identity would be impossible to keep hidden.

The Chu Emperor's face grew even darker.

Li Qingluo, don't make me unhappy.

Now, in all of Great Chu, only you and I truly care about Rongshi.

Let's first happily have a family meal, okay?

Li Qingluo stood up and sat down: "Okay, of course."

She had a premonition that if she continued to be clueless, the Chu Emperor's true nature would be revealed.

Seeing that she finally understood, the Chu Emperor's face again broke into a smile.

Hurry and tell me about Rongshi's past.

I want to hear, I want to know.