At present, compared to the Xiahou family, she, Xiahou Chengyu, trusted Miao Yi more. She still understood some of the most basic principles. Miao Yi was now bound to her, and Miao Yi would sincerely help her. If she and her son were to fall, Miao Yi's position as the Netherworld's Governor would also be unstable.
Miao Yi's ability to summon clouds and rain at the birthday banquet all those years ago had already made Xiahou Chengyu see him as her advisor.
When he received Xiahou Chengyu's message, Miao Yi was also shocked. For a moment, he couldn't understand what Lord Qing meant. He asked Xiahou Chengyu to calm down and let him think about it.
After ending his contact with Xiahou Chengyu, he quickly contacted Yang Qing and informed her of the situation, wanting to hear her thoughts.
All these years, Yang Qing had constantly asked Xiahou Chengyu for all kinds of information about the Sky Palace through Miao Yi. Xiahou Chengyu, who saw Miao Yi as her advisor, also did her best to cooperate. She also knew that she couldn't help him analyze the situation without knowing the situation, so Miao Yi knew that Yang Qing had been studying the people and matters in the Sky Palace for many years. If he didn't have a certain level of understanding and judgment of the people in the Sky Palace, Yang Qing wouldn't have dared to use Fei Hong to use such a risky move to change Miao Yi's impression of him in front of Lord Qing.
In Yang Qing's words, when dealing with someone like Qing Zhu, who had a strong ability to distinguish between truth and falsehood, having Fei Hong blindly put in good words for Miao Yi would not be effective. Moreover, it would easily arouse the suspicions of Qing Zhu and the others towards Fei Hong. Those in that position were all very suspicious, and it might even backfire and put Miao Yi in danger. Firstly, it would help clear Fei Hong of all suspicions. In the future, the Celestial Court would definitely believe the news that Fei Hong reported to them without a doubt, and they would not suspect that Fei Hong had been bribed by Miao Yi. Without this layer of suspicion, Qing Zhu would naturally weigh the pros and cons, and leave a way out for Qing Zhu to find on his own. A person like Qing Zhu would only believe the results of his own analysis.
When they received Miao Yi's message, Yang Qing was patrolling with a group of Purgatory's higher-ups. Suddenly, Yang Qing left the patrolling group and landed on a mountain peak below. Everyone looked at each other and followed suit.
Seeing Yang Qing frowning and pondering, Jin Man raised her hand at the people who were about to ask what was going on and made a silent gesture. Everyone looked at each other.
After a brief moment of silence, Yang Qing quickly shook the starbell in his hand and asked Miao Yi, "This matter is too sudden and abnormal. This is clearly targeting Xiahou Chengyu and his mother. I have been keeping an eye on Master Qing for so long, and I don't believe that Master Qing would do such a thing at this time. Something must have happened. Milord, quickly ask the Heavenly Empress to find out if anything happened before this. I need to make a detailed judgment of the situation. Also, ask the Heavenly Empress if Master Qing met with the Son of Heaven, and if he summoned Sima Wentian after meeting with the Son of Heaven!
Miao Yi didn't hesitate and immediately directed Yang Qing's question to Xiahou Chengyu.
Xiahou Chengyu was very surprised to hear this. He never thought that Miao Yi, who was in the Nether Realm, would actually be able to guess what Master Qing had done. He realized that Miao Yi was indeed worthy of being his advisor.
And the answer Miao Yi received was just as he had expected. First, Master Qing met with the Emperor, and then he summoned Sima Wentian. Only after that did he summon the Heavenly Consort and Zhan Ruyi back to the palace.
After Miao Yi relayed this news to Yang Qing, Yang Qing asked again, "Did the Sky Palace show any signs of pursuing Milord's rudeness?"
Miao Yi asked Xiahou Chengyu again. The news he received was that there were no other movements from Master Qing's side. If they really wanted to make a move on him, Miao Yi would definitely have to inform Heaven Valley Palace first. After all, he was a member of Heaven Valley Palace. Even if he suddenly summoned Zhan Ruyi back to the palace.
Yang Qing walked to the edge of the cliff and gazed at the vast and desolate land with a bitter smile on his face. Once again, Xing Ling replied to Miao Yi, "Congratulations, Milord. I'm afraid our plan has already worked. Regarding Milord's betrayal of Master Qing, Master Qing should have already let it go. I don't think he will pursue it anymore in the future."
Miao Yi didn't understand, "Then why did Master Qing target the mother and son of Heaven Valley Palace at this time?"
Yang Qing, "I'm afraid that we made Master Qing consider Yuan Venerate Qing's future in advance. As long as Master Qing is in power, no one would dare to truly touch Yuan Venerate Qing. Therefore, Master Qing took the initiative to direct the spearhead to Heaven Valley Palace. I'm afraid Yuan Venerate Qing will have to suffer a little."
Miao Yi roughly understood what was going on, but the situation was a little beyond what the two of them had imagined. He couldn't help but be shocked, "How could this be?"
Yang Qing, "I didn't expect this to trigger Master Qing's idea either. Master Qing wants to sharpen Yuan Venerate Qing. I'm afraid this group of people will become Master Qing's whetstones. Milord is currently tied to Heaven Valley Palace, so he probably won't be able to escape."
Miao Yi, "Even we can see it. Do you think others can't?"
Yang Qing, "It's because we know what we've done and combined it with the current situation that we can see it. Outsiders don't even know what's going on. How could they see it? Anyone would probably think that Xiahou Ta was dead and Master Qing had sent out a signal to show off the Xiahou family's worth. "
Miao Yi, "Does this mean that Yuan Venerate Qing is more scared than hurt?"
Yang Qing, "You could say that. But if Yuan Venerate Qing's performance disappoints Master Qing, given Master Qing's temperament, there's no guarantee that he won't do something that's fake and turn it into reality."
After the two of them discussed it, Miao Yi quickly contacted Xiahou Chengyu and told him the truth of his guess.
Of course, there were still some things that he wouldn't tell Xiahou Chengyu. If it weren't for the fact that he didn't want Xiahou Chengyu to be at ease and afraid that she would do something stupid, he really wouldn't want to tell her.
Xiahou Chengyu was both surprised and happy to know that Master Qing intended to sharpen his son. He was happy that Master Qing hadn't given up on his son and was instead trying to nurture him. However, he was shocked that his son was going to suffer.
Miao Yi reminded His Highness again, "Lady, you must not let His Highness know about this. His Majesty is an extremely astute person and knows His Highness's temperament very well. His Majesty will easily see through any pretense, so we just need to let nature take its course. His Highness will be more scared than hurt and nothing big will happen. Otherwise, it will have the opposite effect." In addition, Her Highness had to act as usual. This matter could only be known by Her Highness. She must not be told to anyone. She must not be seen through …
"Is it confirmed that Master Qing has summoned the Heavenly Consort back to the palace?"
In King Ying Tian's residence, Ying Jiuguang asked in surprise.
Zuo 'er, who came to report the news, nodded and said, "There's no mistake. The Heavenly Consort has already received the news that she's packing her belongings and preparing to leave."
Ying Jiuguang stroked his beard as he paced back and forth in the courtyard. "The Heavenly Consort has been suppressed in her maiden home for so many years. Xiahou Ta's mourning period hasn't ended yet. It's a little strange for Master Qing to do this at this time."
Zuo 'er said, "It is a little strange, but maybe we're overthinking it. Everyone knows how much Master Qing dotes on the Heavenly Consort. Maybe he just misses her so much that he's in a hurry to summon her back to the palace."
Ying Jiuguang shook his head. "It's been so many years. Why would he care about another two or three years? Master Qing doesn't lack women by his side. He shouldn't be this thirsty. Besides, he often sneaks over to the Heavenly Consort's side. Who can stop him from doing that? It doesn't make a difference whether she's by his side or not. "
Zuo 'er said, "If that's the case, then Master Qing is really interested in the Xiahou family?"
Ying Jiuguang pondered. "It's hard to say. But if he really has such intentions, then this is indeed the Heavenly Consort's chance to ascend to the top."
The Heavenly Consort Zhan Ruyi had stayed in her maiden home for tens of thousands of years. It might not be a big deal to most people when the Heavenly Decree suddenly came and summoned her back to the palace. But to the people in the imperial court, they were keenly aware that something was wrong. They clearly felt the abnormal signal that Master Qing sent out. It was because the timing wasn't right.
For a moment, anyone with good eyesight focused their attention on the Heavenly Court's harem.
Once these people's gazes landed on the harem, the group of women in the harem immediately became lively. They all started moving, going back and forth. In reality, they were all trying to find out more information.
Master Qing sensed the abnormal change in the harem, but he didn't do anything else. Just like in the past, the Heavenly Consort's Eastern Palace was the place he went the most frequently.
Of course, Master Qing wouldn't always stay by the side of women. He wouldn't stop cultivating.
"Heavenly Consort!"
On the third day after Master Qing left the Eastern Palace for seclusion in the Eternal Temple, Silver Frost and White Snow both knelt in front of Zhan Ruyi, kowtowing and begging.
Zhan Ruyi, who was standing there quietly, looked down at them coldly.
"Consort, if you don't agree, His Highness will kill us both." Silver Frost knelt on the ground and cried.
White Snow raised her head, tears streaming down her face. "Consort, we servants have served you for so many years. Even if we don't have any merits, we have worked hard. Please save us!"
Zhan Ruyi turned and left expressionlessly. Without saying a word, he entered the meditation room and closed the heavy stone door.
"Father …"
Several days later, the scene of kneeling and crying appeared in the inner courtyard of King Ying Tian's residence. Zhan Ruyi's mother, Ying Luohuan, knelt in front of Ying Jiuguang, hugging his thigh and crying.
At the side, Zuo 'er and Ying Wuman frowned in silence.
"Tell me, have I ever mistreated you since you were young?" Ying Jiuguang pointed at Ying Luohuan's head and shouted. "Have I ever harmed your daughter? Aren't I doing all this for her own good? Look at your daughter for yourself. The Ying Family has spent so much effort on her, but how many times has she listened to this Prince's words? Is this how she repaid us? Does she really think that I can't do anything to her just because she has become the Heavenly Consort? "
"Father! I beg you, I beg you, don't force her anymore … "Ying Luohuan looked up at her father with tears streaming down her face and begged.
"I'm doing all this for her own good, but in your eyes, I'm forcing her? Good! Get lost! " Ying Jiuguang flew into a rage and kicked Ying Luohuan, who was hugging his thigh, away. Ying Luohuan landed on the steps outside the door and vomited blood.
Zuo 'er quickly chased after her and helped her up.
Ying Wuman cupped his hands at Ying Jiuguang, who was pacing back and forth angrily. "King Father, please calm down!"
"Get lost!" Ying Jiuguang pointed at Ying Luohuan, who was in a sorry state and had blood dripping from the corner of her mouth.
Zuo 'er quickly helped Ying Luohuan away from the scene.
Heaven Palace, Concubine Qin's courtyard. Silver Frost arrived without any obstruction. Concubine Qin came out from the inner courtyard to welcome him personally.
After the two of them returned to the inner courtyard and had a secret discussion, Concubine Qin's face turned pale. She staggered backward and fell on the chair, looking at Silver Frost in horror.
Silver Frost walked to her slowly and stared at her indifferently. "What? You don't want to?"
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