"..." Qing Zhu was speechless and a little frustrated. In the end, he said, "Let her be. Inform Defeating Armies."
"Understood!" Shangguan Qing replied.
They then continued to discuss business...
King Teng's Manor. Beside an isolated cliff surrounded by trees, Teng Fei stood silently with his hands behind his back.
Teng Zhong walked out of the forest and walked to his side, saying, "Your Highness, as expected, Xiahou Chengyu couldn't handle the provocation and has already set off."
Teng Fei said worriedly, "This method can only be used once. Once Qing Zhu finds out what Xiahou Chengyu is up to, there won't be a second chance. Can Niu Youde confirm that Zhan Ruyi will leave the Cold Palace today?"
Teng Zhong said, "According to them, Zhan Ruyi will be going to the valley behind the Cold Palace every day."
Teng Fei nodded and asked curiously, "The Cold Palace where Zhan Ruyi is being held under house arrest has a beautiful valley behind it. Why haven't I heard anything about it? If Qing Zhu really did this for Zhan Ruyi, he must have kept the news under tight wraps. There must be guards nearby to prevent outsiders from knowing that Zhan Ruyi broke the rules and entered the Cold Palace as he pleased. Otherwise, Qing Zhu will not be able to explain himself if the news spreads. How did Niu Youde find out? "
Teng Zhong said, "Could it be related to the Xiahou family? After all, the Xiahou family's information network is extraordinary. "
Teng Fei hesitated, "Did the Xiahou family tell Xiahou Chengyu? Contact the other side to confirm and see if Zhan Ruyi will appear. If it doesn't work this time, then wait for the next time Zhan Ruyi appears. That way, Consort Li can persuade Xiahou Chengyu and prevent Lord Qing from realizing Xiahou Chengyu's intentions. "
Teng Zhong nodded and took out the Star Bell.
In the Ox King's Manor, Miao Yi was leaning against the railing of the pavilion with an expressionless face. Naturally, he knew that Teng Fei was going to make a move in the Heavenly Palace today. He was also waiting for the situation there.
When he thought of Zhan Ruyi, Miao Yi's thoughts drifted a little further away. He couldn't erase that unbearable scene from all those years ago. The scene of that woman begging him, and the price he had to pay for what he said to Ying Jiuguang when he couldn't control his emotions. The impact of that incident wasn't just that he ruined a woman's life, nor was it because he didn't save her. Instead, it was because from that day onwards, he had gradually given up on the values he held onto. It had a profound impact on his heart, and even now, he still felt a pang in his heart whenever he thought about it.
He had no intention of harming that woman again, but he clearly knew that for his own great cause, for his own benefit, it was very likely that he would severely injure that innocent woman again under his meticulous plot. He did not dare to imagine the look on that woman's face when she found out the truth …
On the side, Yang Zhaoqing took out his Star Bell and contacted it, then reported, "The other side said that once Master Qing discovers Xiahou Chengyu's intentions, Xiahou Chengyu will not have the chance to catch him at the scene. They hope that we can confirm whether Zhan Ruyi will appear in that valley today."
Miao Yi's expression was tense as he said, "Let Wei Shu ask."
Although Xiahou Ta was dead, Xiahou Ta's spokesperson, Wei Shu, was still in Miao Yi's hands. The entire Council of Elders was still in his hands. The Xiahou family could not escape from his control now. Master Qing had kept the situation in the Cold Palace under tight control. Even Miao Yi's own sources of information were not aware of the situation there. The guards stationed there were all people from the Wuqu family. It seemed that Master Qing did not dare to trouble Defeating Armies for this matter. Miao Yi's men were not among the guards, but there were people from the Xiahou family. The Xiahou family was well aware of the situation in the Cold Palace, but they did not say anything.
Yang Zhaoqing quickly contacted Wei Shu and replied, "Zhan Ruyi has appeared!"
Miao Yi nodded. Yang Zhaoqing immediately replied to Teng Zhong after receiving his instructions …
Heavenly Weng Manor, Forbidden Garden. Cao Man, who was now Xiahou Man, silently put away the Star Bell in his hand. He slowly raised his head to look at the towering tree in front of him. His gaze was complicated, but also filled with perseverance.
Wei Shu had only conveyed his father's message, but Xiahou Man had no choice but to carry it out. He didn't know what his father was trying to do. He had never doubted his father's capabilities, just like the towering tree in front of him. It had always protected the entire Xiahou family, shielding them from the wind and rain.
But now, he could no longer see through his father's intentions. Instead, he realized that his father was just hiding behind the scenes, unwilling to give up his authority over the Xiahou family. Every time something unexpected happened, he would intervene. He always thought that he should get rid of Niu Youde as soon as possible, but his father firmly disagreed, saying that he had his own plans. He really didn't know what his father was thinking, but he didn't dare to question him! Sometimes, he felt like he was a puppet, but he didn't dare disobey. He knew that if he displeased his father, his father could easily strip him of all his authority.
He kept telling himself in his heart that he had to endure. Although the old man was faking his death, he probably didn't have much longer to live. As long as he could satisfy the old man, once the old man passed away, he would become the true head of the Xiahou family …
"Lady Consort! Where are you going? "
In the starry sky, Xiahou Chengyu, who had arrived outside the Yu Garden Planet, was not in a hurry to enter. Instead, he was flying in a circle. The accompanying guard leader couldn't help but step forward to inquire.
Xiahou Chengyu said indifferently, "I have come to this planet countless times, but I have never seen it from the outside. What? Do you think I don't like it? "
"I wouldn't dare!" The guard leader replied awkwardly and stepped back.
Cold Palace? What was a cold palace? It was cold and desolate. There were only cold buildings. There were no tall pavilions for you to enjoy the scenery. There were no flowers, no shade, and not even any vegetation. Other than a few people passing by, there was almost no life. If you really stayed in the Cold Palace, you would always be faced with cold buildings.
How could Qing Zhu just watch Zhan Ruyi suffer like this? But the Cold Palace was the Cold Palace. No one could change it. It was too luxurious, and it was easy for others to take advantage of it.
Thus, Qing Zhu thought of a roundabout way to save the country. If the Cold Palace was not touched, he could at least tidy up the forest behind it. Of course, he had people secretly tidy it up.
Not only did he tidy it up secretly, Qing Zhu didn't even tell Zhan Ruyi about it. He only told Zhan Ruyi that the forest behind was also within the Cold Palace's territory and that Zhan Ruyi could come and go freely. Occasionally, he would also secretly arrange for Zhan Ping and his wife to meet with Zhan Ruyi. In reality, the Cold Palace was within the cold palace walls. The forest behind had nothing to do with the Cold Palace. However, this was a white lie from Qing Zhu. He was afraid that Zhan Ruyi would reject his good intentions after knowing the truth. Zhan Ruyi's stubborn side made him, a dignified Celestial Emperor, unable to do anything about it. He could only secretly feel sorry for her.
In the distance, the waterfall flew straight down, and the torrent turned into the distance. At this side, there was only a gurgling stream in the valley. Towering greenery stacked on top of each other. The mountain flowers were gorgeous, and the chirping of insects and birds could be heard. Fiery red leaves grew on both sides of the valley stream. The red leaves floated down, rolling and swaying with the clear and cheerful stream.
Afraid that outsiders would notice something, and also afraid that Zhan Ruyi would notice something, he didn't make any extravagant changes. He only used ingenuity to present the most beautiful side of nature.
In the Red Leaves Forest on both sides of the stream, on a cliff, Zhan Ruyi, dressed in a snow-white robe, with her long hair fluttering in the wind, stood quietly. She didn't put on any makeup, nor did she wear any accessories. She just stood there quietly, facing the setting sun.
The setting sun was brilliant, and the afterglow dyed the forest. In the Red Leaves Forest, the woman in snow-white robes, her long hair fluttering in the wind, bathed in the sunset. The scene was so beautiful that it broke one's heart.
This was also the most beautiful time of the day, so Zhan Ruyi also liked to come here at this time.
Every time at this time, she would feel that living quietly was also a beautiful thing.
Beside the stream at the bottom of the cliff, Silver Frost and White Snow giggled from time to time. The two of them squatted there, plucked green moss from the rocks, and placed it on the red leaves, drifting with the current to see who could float further without capsizing. It was a simple joy.
But this simple joy didn't last long. Silver Frost and White Snow suddenly looked up into the sky, and then a look of horror appeared in their eyes. They both stood up.
The laughter disappeared, and Zhan Ruyi sensed it. He looked at the two of them, and then slowly looked up into the sky. His face also revealed an unnatural expression. A group of people descended from the sky, and the leader was the Empress, Xiahou Chengyu.
"Empress! This is the Cold Palace. His Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to trespass … "
The guard leader who followed in the air was also shocked. Only then did he realize that Xiahou Chengyu was coming to the forbidden area of the Cold Palace, and he hurriedly tried to dissuade her.
"This Empress is not going to the Cold Palace, get out of the way!" Xiahou Chengyu shouted angrily. Her eyes were about to burst into flames. She saw it, she had already seen Zhan Ruyi who was outside the Cold Palace. There was actually such a thing, that slut could actually enter and exit the Cold Palace freely. The anger in her chest almost burned her entire body. Ignoring the obstruction of the guards, she forcefully charged in.
The guard leader was flustered. The Empress said she wasn't going to the Cold Palace, and without orders from above, he didn't dare to make a move on her.
Silver Frost and White Snow had already jumped up the cliff, their faces full of panic. Seeing Xiahou Chengyu was like a mouse seeing a cat, they grabbed Zhan Ruyi's arm and hurriedly urged, "Empress, I'm afraid the Empress is not here with good intentions. Let's go back quickly. Even if we return to the palace, she won't dare to trespass!"
Zhan Ruyi was a little hesitant. Why did she hide instead of greeting the Empress? This was also the Cold Palace, and he didn't do anything wrong. The surrounding guards probably wouldn't let the Empress do as she pleased. But considering that she didn't want to cause any trouble, she felt that out of sight, out of mind, it was better to avoid it.
But it was already too late. Xiahou Chengyu's anger had already gone to his head. Disregarding everything else, he forcefully landed on the edge of the cliff, blocking Zhan Ruyi's path. His cold eyes stared fixedly at Zhan Ruyi.
"Greetings to the Empress!" Zhan Ruyi half knelt and bowed.
Xiahou Chengyu ignored him and walked towards Zhan Ruyi step by step.
The surrounding guards quickly rushed forward and quickly blocked in front of Zhan Ruyi. The general cupped his hands and said, "This general greets the Empress!" As he said that, his eyes glanced at the guard leader who escorted the Empress, as if asking, what do you want to do?
The guard leader was also secretly complaining. He didn't know that Xiahou Chengyu had found an excuse to come here, and he didn't expect Zhan Ruyi to be outside the Cold Palace. Of course, he knew how much Master Qing doted on Zhan Ruyi, but without orders from above, and the Empress hadn't trespassed into the Cold Palace, he couldn't capture the Empress. Offending the Empress without His Majesty's orders was a capital offense. Who would dare!
There was also a hint of blame in his eyes. Why did you let Zhan Ruyi escape from the Cold Palace? If he was in the Cold Palace, the guards had His Majesty's orders, so the Empress wouldn't be able to break in. Weren't you just looking for trouble?
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