After resting for a whole night, Song Qingshu woke up the next day feeling refreshed. He felt as if all the tiredness of the past few days had been swept away. Several maids had already prepared new clothes for him and were waiting by the window. Among them, Lan Jian was holding a porcelain bowl with a yellowish liquid in it. She handed it to Song Qingshu and said, "Master, please rinse your mouth."
Song Qingshu took the bowl and took a sip. It smelled like medicine with a faint bitter taste. He was in a high position and had even been an emperor, so he could naturally tell what it was. He couldn't help but say, "You don't have to rinse your mouth with ginseng soup in the future. It's too wasteful."
Mei Jian smiled. "Master, you worry too much. Our Vulture Palace is located on Sky Mountain, and we have offerings from the people of the 36 islands and 72 caves. We may lack other things, but things like ginseng and snow lotus are everywhere in our storehouse. Moreover, you are the Supreme Lord of Vulture Palace. It's not a waste to let you enjoy them."
Song Qingshu was stunned. He didn't expect Vulture Palace to be so rich in this aspect. He couldn't help but smile. "These ginseng and snow lotus can be kept to make medicine. I will have great use for them in the future. Isn't it better than rinsing my mouth with them?" The Xiaoyao Sect was good at making medicine, and the Nine-turn Ursine Pill was the top healing medicine in the Jianghu. He also knew how to make some other medicine and could make a large batch of medicine. Whether it was to treat the wounds of soldiers or to train masters, there would definitely be a large demand in the future.
"Yes, we will obey Master's orders." The four sisters answered crisply.
Song Qingshu had already put on his clothes. He asked casually, "Any news from the Spiritual State?"
Zhu Jian answered, "Master, Sister Cheng just sent people to the Spiritual State yesterday."
Song Qingshu finally reacted. "I was too impatient. Inform me as soon as there is news. Also, send someone to send a few Nine-turn Ursine Pills to Cheng Qingshuang so that she can rest well. Leave the rest to my subordinates."
"I thank Master on behalf of Sister Cheng." Mei Jian bowed.
Song Qingshu nodded slightly, but his attention was now completely focused on Mu Wanqing and Yelu Nanxian's current situation in Lingzhou City. When he left Lingzhou, Yelu Nanxian was involved in Li Yuanhao's murder case and was wanted by the imperial court; Mu Wanqing had been chosen by Li Liangzuo as the Empress, and there was no telling when the wedding would be held. Now, he had gone back and forth between Song Province and the Spirit Vulture Palace. Although he had been traveling day and night, the journey was long, and it would be a month or two even if he hurried.
"Master has finished washing up, let's have breakfast first." Ju Jian reported from behind him.
Song Qingshu nodded. "Have Granny Yu and Shi Sao come see me. I want to see how they're doing with the inventory."
"Yes ~" Zhujian went outside to pass on the order, and then returned to serve Master with the other sisters. Although they were handmaidens in name, they were the personal handmaidens of the highest leader, and could be said to be high-ranking handmaidens. Unless it was a particularly urgent matter, there would naturally be someone else to run errands for them.
Not long after, Granny Yu, Shi Sao, and the leaders of the nine divisions of the nine heavens came together to report to Song Qingshu about the casualties of the Spirit Vulture Palace, the convictions of the thirty-six islands and seventy-two grottos, and the situation of the incorporation.
Song Qingshu nodded inwardly. Heavenly Mountain Maiden had run the Spirit Vulture Palace for many years, and it was no wonder that she could stand up to Li Qiushui, who had the power of Xixia behind her. These leaders and deputy leaders were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but they were also smart and capable enough to hold their own.
Suddenly, someone came in to report that the person sent by Cheng Qingshuang had returned.
"Quick, let her in." Song Qingshu felt strange. Cheng Qingshuang's person had just been sent out yesterday, and there was still a long distance from here to the Spiritual State. How could she come back so soon?
A sister of the Great Heaven Tribe was quickly brought in. "My Lord, we happened to meet some sisters who were returning from the Spiritual State on the way. They learned about the recent situation in the Spiritual State, so they sent me back to report first, and the others will continue to investigate in the Spiritual State."
"How is the situation in the Spiritual State now?" Song Qingshu was overjoyed and asked hurriedly.
The servant answered, "My Lord, the situation in the Spiritual State has changed recently. A few days ago, General Helian Tieshu suddenly rebelled, imprisoned the Emperor of Xixia, Li Liangzuo, and massacred a group of Li Liangzuo's direct subordinates. Now the Spiritual State has changed hands, and the city gate has been closed, and people can only enter but not leave. Many other states and counties of Xixia have raised the banner of rebellion, saying that they will quell the rebellion, and the war will break out at any moment. In addition, many states and counties are watching from the sidelines, waiting for the two sides to determine the winner before deciding which side to support."
Song Qingshu was dumbfounded. What was going on? Recently, he had been treating Li Liangzuo as an imaginary enemy. As a result, Li Liangzuo, who was highly skilled in martial arts, had countless masters under his command, and was the Emperor of Xixia, was defeated by someone else?
He had some impression of Helian Tieshu. He used to be a general of the Xixia military, in charge of the forces loyal to Emperor Li Yuanhao, and also supervised a part of the Class One Hall. However, he was firmly suppressed by the Mu Brothers, and at most, he could only be regarded as the third most important figure in the military.
Previously, when the Mu Brothers and Li Yuanhao were killed, he did not take any action. At that time, Qin Sheng thought that he had been bribed by Li Liangzuo, but now he knew that he had other plans.
Li Liangzuo's martial arts were extraordinary, and he was also the Emperor, but he was still taken advantage of. This could only mean that Helian Tieshu had painstakingly deceived everyone.
"What about the Empress of Xixia? Is there any news about her? "Song Qingshu thought of Mu Wanqing and asked hurriedly.
"The Empress?" The servant showed a puzzled expression.
Song Qingshu explained, "It's the young lady of the Mu Family, Mu Wanqing."
"Oh," the servant reacted. "Previously, the Emperor of Xixia, Li Yuanhao, passed away, and the Spiritual State was in mourning. Although Li Liangzuo made the young lady of the Mu Family the Empress, there was no official wedding. Theoretically, the ceremony should only be held the following year. However, Helian Tieshu caused trouble during this period, so they probably can't get married."
Song Qingshu breathed a sigh of relief. It was just as he had expected. Although Li Liangzuo was the mastermind behind Li Yuanhao's death, it was impossible for him to risk universal condemnation by holding a wedding so soon after his father's death. This was also the reason why he dared to leave for such a long time.
"Where is Young Lady Mu now?" Song Qingshu continued to ask.
The servant shook his head blankly. "Reporting to Master, I have not heard any news about Young Lady Mu."
Thinking about the current situation of Mu Wanqing and Yelu Nanxian in the Spiritual State, Song Qingshu could no longer restrain himself. He quickly arranged for the leaders of the various clans. "I'll go down the mountain and head to the Spiritual State first. You guys gather the forces of the Spirit Vulture Palace and follow me. We're going to the Spiritual State to do something big."
"Yes, Master!" Granny Yu and the others obeyed.
Mei Jian said, "Master, Spiritual State City is currently in danger. It's too dangerous for you to go alone. Why don't we go with you?"
Song Qingshu smiled. "Don't you guys know my martial arts? I can come and go as I please. Who in this world can stop me? If I bring you guys along, my hands and feet will be tied."
Mei Jian and the others looked ashamed. "It's all because our martial arts are too weak. Not only are we unable to protect Master, but we'll also be a burden to Master."
Song Qingshu comforted them. "Grandma Tong has carefully taught all of you before and has given you a good foundation. Now, you just need to practice the Shenzu Scripture that I taught you. It won't be long before you can help me."
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