The sky was just beginning to brighten, and the silent Ding Capital City began to bustle with activity. The people walking on the streets did not know what had happened last night, and no one knew that the Emperor of the Dark North Kingdom had returned. To these people, the palace was like a heavenly palace, too far away from them. No matter who was the Emperor, as long as they could live peacefully, it was fine.
Ming Xi stood by the window, looking in the direction of the palace. After a night's rest, his qi sea was not that uncomfortable, and with San 'er transferring spiritual energy to him, his face was no longer as pale.
"There was no movement from Beitang Yu after he returned last night. Even the cabinet ministers did not enter the palace." Fire Phoenix said in a low voice, "Wang Congzhi went to inquire about it and is currently telling Empress Wang."
"Empress Wang did not return to the palace last night. She is a smart person." Ming Xi slept for a night, and when he woke up, he heard that Beitang Yu had returned to Ding Capital City. He thought that Empress Wang would return to the palace after hearing the news, but she stayed behind.
Staying was the only hope. If she entered the palace, then Empress Wang would only be dead.
"The Qian Clan has long controlled the entire Ding Capital City. Beitang Yu entering the palace will not end well." Xu Jinbei said.
"Since Beitang Yu has returned, then Beitang Xuanyang should be in Ding Capital City soon." Fire Phoenix said, "Should we capture him first?"
Ming Xi said, "No need. Beitang Xuanyang was rescued by the Blood Demon. Let's see what the Blood Demon wants to do first."
"Then what about us?" Xu Jinbei asked.
"Find Beitang Xuanyang." Ming Xi said, "Where's Empress Wang? I'll go see her."
Xu Jinbei said, "In the room next door. Wang Congzhi has not returned yet."
Ming Xi nodded and said to Fire Phoenix, "Go call Wang Congzhi back. Be careful not to let the Blood Demon find you."
"Okay." Fire Phoenix replied, "Did you see what the Blood Demon looked like last night?"
"A bit blurry." Ming Xi said lightly, "He looked a bit like my mother."
Fire Phoenix was stunned, "What?"
"He's a bit older than my mother. He shouldn't be an ancient Blood Demon resurrected, but he only cultivated recently." Ming Xi said as he looked at the calm Xu Jinbei. Xu Jinbei had followed them for half a year and had long noticed that they were different from mortals, but he had never asked.
"No wonder! If it was really an Ancient Blood Demon, it wouldn't have run away yesterday. "Fire Phoenix said. If Ming Xi had really encountered an Ancient Blood Demon, he would have become the host of the Blood worms.
Ming Xi said, "In any case, be careful. Even if you meet a Blood Demon, don't provoke her."
"I understand," Fire Phoenix said.
"Jin 'er, come with me to see Empress Wang. Xu Jinbei, go find Lin Yanbei and inquire about the Qian Family's news. Since Beitang Yu has returned, Shen Yi should also be here. If you see Shen Yi, tell him to find us." Ming Xi commanded.
Although Xu Jinbei had a lot of doubts in his heart, he knew that there were some things that he wouldn't get an answer even if he asked. It was better not to ask and just do what he needed to do. "Okay."
Ming Xi came to the room next door and lightly knocked on the door. A calm voice came from inside, "Who is it?"
"We first met last night," Ming Xi said.
The door creaked open and Empress Wang, dressed in plain clothes, calmly gazed at Ming Xi, "Young Master Mo, I've heard a lot about you."
Ming Xi bowed, "I have something to say to Your Highness. Is it convenient?"
Empress Wang turned to the side and invited Ming Xi in. She had wanted to find him for a long time today, but she didn't know how his injuries were or if he had woken up. She had been waiting in the room.
"Young Master Wang hasn't returned yet," Ming Xi said, "He won't be able to get any news. Beitang Yu has entered the palace and can't come out."
"This consort knows." Empress Wang nodded. She knew too well what would happen to Beitang Yu after he entered the palace. That was why she didn't look for him ecstatically, "Young Master Mo should be the enemy of the Dark North Kingdom. Why are you willing to help us?"
Ming Xi smiled, "My enemy is Beitang Xuanyang. Helping you is helping myself."
"My son's whereabouts are unknown," Empress Wang said in a low voice, "Can you find him?"
"To be honest, I'm not sure, but I think … the Qian Family hasn't found him yet." If the Qian Family had captured Beitang Xuanwei, they would have killed him long ago and brought his corpse back, leaving the Dark North Kingdom with only one prince to inherit the throne.
Empress Wang's eyes flashed. She thought so too, "When Xuan Wei left Ding Capital City, he told me to take the water route. It's impossible to take the mountain road, so how would he encounter wild beasts?"
"Water route?" Ming Xi raised his eyebrows and thought about it. If they were to take the water route from the Dark North Kingdom to the Jin Kingdom, they would have to pass through Canghai City, "Did he tell anyone else besides you?"
"Only a few of his confidants …" Empress Wang said in a low voice, "Since he is in danger, it must be the people around him who betrayed him."
Ming Xi said, "Your Highness, what do you plan to do next?"
Empress Wang was stunned. What was she going to do next? When she was under house arrest in the palace, her heart was full of hatred. She only wanted to find her son and then kill Qian Danqing to avenge the Wang Family. Now that Beitang Yu was back, the hatred in her heart did not diminish. However, it was not so easy to find the Qian Family for revenge. The Wang Family had no more power to use.
"Young Master Mo, if you are to help Bengong, what are your conditions?" Empress Wang looked up at Ming Xi.
She was indeed a smart woman. Calm, decisive, and clear about her own situation. She was very clear that even if Beitang Xuanwei came back, it would be very difficult for him to be the Emperor peacefully unless he defeated the Qian Family and Beitang Xuanyang first.
"I only want revenge. Everything else is just a passing cloud," Empress Wang said.
Ming Xi said, "Then I will send you out of Dingdu City first. As long as there is news of the First Prince, I will immediately send someone to inform you."
"No, I want to stay in Dingdu City," Empress Wang said, "Although Beitang Yu is heartless, I can't … not save him."
"Your Highness, you can't save Beitang Yu. The Qian Family will not give him a chance to see the officials of the Imperial Court." Ming Xi said, "Qian Danqing and Beitang Xuanyang will be back soon. The Qian Family will only let Beitang Xuanyang become the new Emperor."
Empress Wang's eyes revealed a resolute light, "I will not let the Qian Family have their way so easily."
Ming Xi glanced at Empress Wang, "Alright, I will listen to you. However, we cannot stay in an inn. We have to find another place to stay."
"I know a place where we can hide. The Qian Family will definitely not be able to find us," Empress Wang said.
"That couldn't be better." Ming Xi smiled and nodded.
Empress Wang looked at Ming Xi, "I heard that Young Master Mo was injured. I wonder how his injury is?"
Ming Xi smiled faintly, "It's just a flesh wound. It's not a big deal."
"That's good!" Empress Wang said gratefully, "Thank you Young Master Mo for saving me last night."
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