"…" Tao Qingli was stunned as she stared at Miao Yi.
Her handmaidens exchanged glances. Qian'Er and Xue'Er lowered their heads in silence. Miao Yi was the only one who looked like he had nowhere to vent his anger.
Tao Qingli wanted to say something, but she hesitated. However, she seemed to know what kind of person Miao Yi was, and her tone instantly softened as she said, "You're exaggerating! How can the Advisors be so inconsiderate?! "
"Exaggerating?" Miao Yi chuckled. He immediately took out three jade archives and shoved them in front of Tao Qingli. "Whether or not I'm exaggerating, I hope Advisor Tao won't make a decision just yet. You should take a look first before deciding!"
"Insolence!" Her handmaidens were already yelling.
Tao Qingli waved her hand, indicating that it was fine. She took the jade archives Miao Yi shoved in front of her and examined them. It would have been better if she hadn't read them.
Miao Yi continued to shake his head, "Fortunately, I still have the decrees the three Advisors gave me. Otherwise, judging from Advisor Tao's attitude, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to explain myself even if I had ten thousand mouths. And these are just the ones I received. If Advisor Tao wishes to take a look, I will immediately send a message to Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei and have them send them over as well. And these are just the ones from the three Advisors. It's fine if I don't tell you about the others' verbal instructions. I'll be so angry I'll vomit blood if I tell you! "His last sentence was purely an exaggeration. He only needed to show his anger.
"Insolence!" Her handmaidens yelled again. 'How dare you call yourself' I 'in front of Tao Qingli!'
Tao Qingli waved her hand again. She frowned and looked up at Miao Yi, asking, "Is this the reason you attacked Tranquil Sun Manor?"
Miao Yi looked down at her from above, almost spitting on her face. "It's not like we have nothing better to do than to attack Tranquil Sun Manor without even understanding the situation! What else could it be other than this? With so many people from the stronghold coming over at once, where are we supposed to find the empty seats? We can't possibly give up our Manor Head positions, can we? More importantly, it's not enough even if we give up our Manor Head positions! The three of us were forced into a corner, and it just so happened that Tranquil Sun Manor was sandwiched between the three of us. We might as well join forces and kill everyone in Tranquil Sun Manor. There are more than a thousand vacancies there. They could arrange whatever they wanted, but they didn't know if it was enough! If they still feel that the positions are not enough, at worst, the three of us will make another trip and conquer two more manors to fill them with people! "
"Don't talk nonsense!" Although it was a reprimand. However, there was no hint of reprimand in her tone. Tao Qingli frowned and said, "You started a massacre because of this? Do you think you're doing the right thing? We should communicate with the three Advisors to resolve this issue! "
"I didn't say that I did the right thing. If I did, Advisor Tao wouldn't have come looking for me. As for how to resolve it, I would like to ask Advisor Tao how to resolve it. "Miao Yi took a step back. He clasped his hands respectfully and counted with his fingers as he said, "Advisor Tao wants the three of us to complain to the three Advisors. However, the three Advisors' attitude is very simple. You just have to make arrangements for my people and you don't have to worry about the other two Advisors. In short, it's impossible not to make arrangements for my people. You have to think of a way to get there yourself, or else you'll have to bear the consequences! All right! The three of us had no choice but to vacate our seats in Tranquil Sun Manor. You should be satisfied, right? In the end, we were wrong again. We had no choice but to go around begging and giving gifts … Advisor Tao! The three of us have only been in Suppressing Tenth Hall for a few days now! We've already given you two huge gifts. Do you really think that the things we earned by risking our lives in the Sea of Constellations are easy to pick up?! It's fine if you want our things, but if you don't do anything after taking them, we'll still be in trouble. You'll still confiscate our ten years of earnings, or even work for nothing for ten years. However, we still have to pay our respects every year. They all think that you're rich from the Sea of Constellations, so they'll reach out to you the moment they see you. If you don't, they'll throw a tantrum. Do you really think we're inexhaustible?! The three of us have just returned from Suppressing Tenth Hall after receiving our punishment. In the end, we couldn't even stand properly, and Advisor Tao was waiting here. We couldn't go left or right. You just had to force us to tell you the truth. If we didn't, you'd kill us. Fine! If I tell you the truth now, then the higher-ups will think that we've been exposed. They'll get angry and come after us again. Are you going to let us live? I finally understand now. I understood everything as soon as Advisor Tao said it out loud. You're colluding with the higher-ups to mess with the three of us. You're bullying us because we're newcomers. If Traversing Water Palace isn't willing to accept the three of us, then just say so. Give us an official decree, and we'll find another way out. There's no need to bully us like this! "
"Insolence!" the two handmaidens shouted again. How dare he accuse Tao Qingli of colluding with the higher-ups!
"Don't keep saying insolence! Can't you change it to something new? "Miao Yi immediately retorted.
"You …" The two handmaidens were furious.
"What about me? I've met all ten Palace Lords of the entire Fifth Earthly Branch. I've even met the Overlord! I've slept in piles of corpses, bathed in blood, fought alongside the Celestial Sage's disciple, swept the grounds of the Western Constellations Palace, and even sat in the capital city's Heavenly Prison. I've called the Devil Sage's grandson my brother, risked my life against the Yao Sage's grandson, and even the Celestial Sage's disciple, Tang Jun, once helped me out of trouble. I've met all of the people around the Six Sages, and I've seen troublesome ones before, but I've never seen one as troublesome as this one. I can't even pretend to be a coward! You're not even giving me a chance to live, so why can't I say anything?! "
The two handmaidens were speechless, while the rest of the group was completely dumbfounded!
Tao Qingli was stunned for a moment. Suddenly realizing that she'd lost her composure, she slowly stood up and glared at Miao Yi, asking, "Are you criticizing me?"
Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "I wouldn't dare!"
"What a strong grievance! You've already vented it on me, and you're still saying you don't dare?! " Tao Qingli laughed coldly. "Seeing as the three of you are new here, I will let this matter slide. But if there's a next time, I will use your heads as a warning to others!"
"I am eternally grateful for the Advisor's magnanimity!" Miao Yi cupped his fists and said, "But I'm afraid the people of Suppressing Tenth Hall won't feel the same way!"
Tao Qingli narrowed her eyes and said, "As long as the three of you abide by Traversing Water Palace's rules, I will naturally take care of Suppressing Tenth Hall!"
"I dare not disobey Advisor Tao's orders!" Miao Yi looked as though his anger had yet to dissipate. "However, I have a request to make!"
"Speak!"
"Since we've already spoken our minds, I would like to ask the Advisor to take care of those who took my things when you go to Suppressing Tenth Hall. Ask them to return my things back to me! I've already offended them. There's no need for me to take advantage of them! "
The hall instantly fell silent. Tao Qingli spat out, "If you want to take them, take them yourself!"
What kind of joke was this? There were some things that she had intentionally condoned.
Miao Yi expressionlessly said, "Since this is Advisor Tao's order, I will obey. I will personally ask them to take it back. I doubt they would dare to refuse!"
Tao Qingli was a little frustrated. She couldn't help but mock, "How can Manor Head Miao be so shameless to take back something that you've already given away?"
Miao Yi calmly replied, "I'm about to lose my life. Why would I care about my reputation?"
Tao Qingli coldly said, "I've already said that I won't pursue this matter any further. Did you not hear me?" What she meant was, 'If I say you're fine, then you're fine.'
Miao Yi was silent for a moment. Then, he suddenly cupped his fists and said, "Forgive me for being so bold! I would like to ask the Advisor for a spirit feather. If the higher-ups continue to insist on this, then I can ask for your guidance! "
"Give it to him!" Tao Qingli tilted her head and shouted.
A handmaiden immediately came over and handed over a spirit eagle's rainbow feather.
Miao Yi hurriedly accepted it, then turned around and said, "Qian 'Er, bring me a spirit feather."
Qian 'Er quickly went to the eaves outside and plucked a rainbow feather from the spirit eagle's neck. She then returned inside and handed it over to Miao Yi. Miao Yi then presented it to Tao Qingli with both hands and said, "I am willing to serve you with my life, Advisor. I will listen to your orders at any time!"
This was what a normal subordinate would say. It was pleasing to the ears! Tao Qingli tilted her head slightly and gestured for a handmaiden to take the spirit feather from Miao Yi's hands.
"I hope Manor Head Miao knows what to do!" Tao Qingli said, then left with the two handmaidens following behind her.
Miao Yi immediately chased after her and said, "Advisor Tao, since you've come personally, please stay for a few days. Give me a chance to show my filial piety."
"There's no need for that. Abiding by the rules of Traversing Water Palace is the greatest form of filial piety!" Tao Qingli said as she walked.
Miao Yi immediately took out a storage ring and said, "This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Advisor Tao!"
Tao Qingli stopped in her tracks and asked, "Do you think I would dare accept your gift? What if you ask me to take it back later? You may be shameless, but I am! "
Miao Yi choked on his own words. He then laughed dryly and said, "How is that possible? This is a gift that I sincerely took the initiative to show my filial piety. It's different from what they forced me to do! "
Tao Qingli couldn't be bothered with him. She quickly flew up to the roof together with her two handmaidens. Suddenly, a giant bird with emerald feathers came flying down from the sky. The three of them leaped onto its back, and in the blink of an eye, they were gone with the wind.
The giant bird kicked up a strong gust of wind that swept across the courtyard. Miao Yi cupped his fists against the wind and shouted, "May you have a safe journey!"
Standing on the back of the giant bird, Tao Qingli's blue robes fluttered in the wind. She had a solemn expression on her face. She didn't expect things to escalate to this extent. However, when she heard the faint sounds of farewells coming from behind her, she was suddenly taken aback. Something felt off. She was here to denounce Miao Yi, so why did it feel like she had done something wrong …
Yan Xiu, who had been standing by the entrance, and Qian 'Er and Xue' Er, who were slowly walking out, stared at Miao Yi's back as he stood quietly in the courtyard. They couldn't help but sigh at how hard it must have been for Miao Yi to compromise.
However, they didn't notice the smirk on Miao Yi's face. He pinched a colorful spirit feather between his fingers and stared at it. If Wu Menglan was right, this Tao Qingli would become the Traversing Water Palace Lord sooner or later. Their statuses were so far apart, and it would probably be difficult for him to establish a relationship with her. Since she had come knocking on his door on her own accord, how could Miao Yi let this opportunity slip by?
He then took out two jade archives and wrote down two sets of instructions for Qian 'Er to send to Zhao Fei and Sikong Wuwei.
Then, he beckoned Yan Xiu over and instructed, "The day after tomorrow, I want you to personally make a trip to Suppressing Tenth Hall and look for the three Advisors. Demand the items I gave them back. Not a single thing less!"
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