Naturally, Miao Yi thanked him for the reminder. However, he was still a little worried. "I know they won't dare to do it openly. I'm just afraid they'll do it sneakily!"
Yun Aotian shook his head slightly and said, "You're overthinking it. All of us have lost our children and disciples to get to where we are today. What can I do to them if so many of my children die? The situation was stronger than the person. To put it nicely, a lack of forbearance in small matters would spoil great plans. To put it bluntly, they could not destroy the other party, so they could only endure. It was not worth it for them to be entangled with a small figure like you until the two countries shed all pretense of cordiality, because you were not worth that price. Of course, sneaking around isn't impossible. In short, you have to be careful. When you travel alone, try not to reveal your whereabouts. Don't give others a chance to attack you in secret. Also, don't take the initiative to send yourself to someone else's territory like this time to court death. Otherwise, they will naturally kill you when the opportunity arises. "
Miao Yi thanked her once again. This could be considered a priceless advice.
"You've killed four Overlords of the Celestial Nation. How does Mu Fanjun intend to punish you?"
"The treasured saber has already been given to her, so it can be considered as atoning for my crimes. I can no longer remain as the Palace Lord. Her request for leniency is on the condition that I persuade Sister Qiu to join the Immortal Register, let Sister Qiu become the Palace Lord, and let me be her Advisor."
"Let Sister Qiu be the Palace Lord, and you be the Advisor …" Yun Aotian muttered to himself. He looked at Miao Yi with a strange expression, but he didn't say anything else. He left as soon as he said he would. He didn't even bid farewell to the people in the Nine Heavens Palace and immediately left with Cloud Leopard.
On the other hand, Miao Yi listened to Mu Fanjun's instructions and used the excuse of going to the Nine Heavens Palace to report that Yun Aotian had already left to bid farewell to Mu Fanjun. She agreed.
Miao Yi didn't dare to stay any longer and immediately left. After meeting up with the Four Overlords and confirming that Yao Ruoxian had left, the group quickly left.
Just as he stood up and returned, the news of the Fifth Earthly Branch's new Overlord had already spread. Zong Zhen had already taken over.
No one was more sad than Yue Tianbo's group of concubines. Zong Zhen naturally could not accept Yue Tianbo's group of women. The first thing he did upon arriving at Jade Capital Peak was to get rid of these women. Mu Fanjun had treated her subordinates' families well. Zong Zhen had come with the Emperor's orders, so those concubines could decide who they wanted to leave with. There was no way out. He arranged for all of them to enter the Celestial Nation Chamber of Commerce.
Not only that, but the arrangements for the families of the four Overlords were also the same.
Naturally, the speed of the flow of information within a single palace was incomparable to that of a single hall. Even if Jade Capital Peak had not released the news, the Sun Traversing Palace would have already received the news that the Fifth Earthly Branch's Overlord had fallen. The culprit was actually the Sun Traversing Palace Lord, Miao Yi. Countless people were shocked.
Yang Qing, who had received the news, could not take the blow. He slumped into a chair on the spot, clutching his chest as he lamented, "I knew that nothing good would come out of his return. I knew that nothing good would come out of his return. As expected, as expected …"
Yang Qing's mood was simply indescribable, and he almost vomited blood. He waved his hand and dismissed Qing Mei and Qing Ju. He didn't want to say anything. He just wanted to be quiet. He sat on the chair in a daze.
Fortunately, not long after, Qing Mei and Qing Ju hurriedly ran in from outside, bringing good news. "Milord, the Palace Master is back!"
Yang Qing immediately stood up and left …
When they returned to the Fifth Earthly Branch's Sun Palace, the four Hosts did not enter. They bade farewell and left in the air. This time, they had already angered Ji Huan. He couldn't ignore Ji Huan's feelings either.
As soon as Miao Yi returned, Yun Zhiqiu, who had rushed to the back palace gates to welcome him, heaved a sigh of relief when she saw that he had returned in one piece. The anxiety in her eyes faded away.
Even though they were in contact through the Star Bell. She already knew that he was fine, but she didn't know the specifics of his situation. She couldn't help but worry before he returned.
The beautiful and alluring Yun Zhiqiu, who looked like a motherly model of the world, knelt down in front of Yu Ren and said, "Welcome back, milord!"
Qian'Er and Xue'Er followed suit. Qin Weiwei cupped her fists in greeting. She couldn't leave in peace without Miao Yi's return. She had been waiting here for news the entire time.
Miao Yi reached out to help her up, then strode towards the inner palace.
Yun Zhiqiu turned around and followed behind him, her long skirt trailing behind her. As they entered the hall, she personally took the cup of tea and placed it by Miao Yi's side. Only then did she stand to the side and ask, "Milord, are you alright?"
Miao Yi took a sip of tea to moisten his throat, then put down the cup and smiled bitterly. "Four Overlords died. How could I possibly be alright?"
Yun Zhiqiu quickly adjusted her skirt and sat down. "What do you mean?"
Miao Yi chuckled, "It's simple if you think you'll be fine. Mu Fanjun has already spoken. As long as you take the initiative to join the Immortal Register and obey her orders from now on, she will be lenient in this matter."
Yun Zhiqiu furrowed her brows and muttered, "She mentioned this to me before. I knew she wanted to embarrass my grandfather, so I didn't agree to it. I didn't expect her to make use of this opportunity … Well, there's nothing I can do about it. As long as I'm fine, I'll join."
Miao Yi sighed, "After you enter the Immortal Register, I will be demoted to the Advisor of Sun Traversing Palace. You will take over as the Palace Lord of Sun Traversing Palace."
Yun Zhiqiu was stunned. "What's going on? Isn't this deliberately embarrassing you? "
Miao Yi sighed and said, "Otherwise, how could it be called a punishment? Anyway, it doesn't matter which one of us becomes the Palace Master. I haven't been around all these years, but you're still the same as the Palace Master. "
Yun Zhiqiu's bright eyes sparkled as she squinted and smiled. "Then why are you sighing? Men are superior to women. Are you unhappy that I'm above you? "
Miao Yi coughed. Qin Weiwei was still around. It wouldn't be nice to talk about this in front of outsiders. He then smiled at Qin Weiwei and said, "Weiwei, you don't have to worry. No matter who becomes the Palace Master, it won't affect you. There's nothing else to do here. You probably haven't gone back yet, right? You should go back soon."
Yun Zhiqiu smiled and nodded slightly. She didn't urge him to stay.
Seeing that there was indeed nothing else to do, Qin Weiwei knew that the husband and wife had some private matters to discuss. It wouldn't be convenient for her to stay here, so she took her leave.
After Qin Weiwei left, Yun Zhiqiu hurriedly asked, "Niu Er, how's Yao Ruoxian?"
Miao Yi looked at the anxious Qian'Er and Xue'Er and smiled bitterly. "I've really been screwed over by your foster father this time. It was a close call, and I almost lost my life over and over again …"
As Miao Yi gave a rough account of what had happened, the three ladies were terrified. When Yun Zhiqiu heard that Miao Yi had put on a bitter show and severely injured himself in order to send Yao Ruoxian out of the Realm Beyond Heaven, Yun Zhiqiu's heart ached. She couldn't stop cursing Yao Ruoxian.
At the same time, she was truly impressed by Miao Yi. She was beginning to realize just how amazing her husband was. He was still able to save Yao Ruoxian in a series of emergency situations. If this wasn't an ability, then what was?
When Qian'Er and Xue'Er heard this, they both knelt down and said, "On behalf of Foster Father, we thank you for saving our lives, Milord."
Miao Yi raised his hand and said, "You're too kind. We're all one family, so there's no need to stand on ceremony. However, I'm afraid your foster father won't be able to show his face anymore. He asked for it. I'll think of a way to send him to a safer place later. In a few days, the two of you should visit him at the shipyard. You must persuade him to stay put and hide. If he gets caught again, I won't be able to save him even if I have three heads and six arms. "
"Understood!" The two girls stood up and answered.
As Qin Weiwei exited the harem, she bumped into Yang Qing. Qin Weiwei bowed to him, but Yang Qing was suddenly enraged. He transmitted his voice over and berated her, "You're a woman. How can you stay in the Palace Lord's harem so often? Aren't you afraid that the rumors outside will ruin your reputation? "
Qin Weiwei lowered her head and didn't say a word. She had been keeping her trip to the Exquisite Refinement Sect a secret from Yang Qing. If she were to tell him, it would be disastrous.
Even though he scolded her, Yang Qing couldn't bear to see her like that. He softened his tone and asked, "I heard that the Palace Lord has returned. How's the situation?"
"It's nothing major …" Qin Weiwei immediately told him about Miao Yi's demotion to Advisor and Yun Zhiqiu's promotion to Palace Lord.
"Madam's promotion to Palace Lord …" Yang Qing was taken aback for a moment. He then waved his hand and beckoned Qin Weiwei to leave with him. He didn't enter the inner chamber to have an audience.
Miao Yi had been demoted, and Yun Zhiqiu had been promoted to Palace Lord. Yang Qing was in full agreement with this decision. It was exactly what he wanted. If Miao Yi continued to be tossed around like this, he would definitely break down. He was afraid that Miao Yi was in a bad mood now, and as the Head Steward, he wouldn't go forward to express his opinion.
Mu Fanjun didn't give Miao Yi any time either. As soon as Yun Zhiqiu submitted her petition and expressed her willingness to enter the Immortal Register, the higher-ups immediately approved it. At the same time, the decree from Jade Capital Peak arrived. Miao Yi was demoted to Sun Traversing Palace's Advisor, and Yun Zhiqiu was officially promoted to Sun Traversing Palace's Palace Lord.
The decree was also passed down through the Sun Traversing Palace. All the Hall Masters immediately gathered to pay their respects to the new Palace Lord. Even though Yun Zhiqiu had always been on the same level as the Palace Lord all these years, and everyone had almost taken her as the Palace Lord, she was still officially promoted. The necessary formalities were unavoidable.
All ten Hall Masters gathered in the Great Council Hall. Miao Yi wouldn't be able to explain himself if he didn't show his face in such an occasion. He was afraid that others would say that he was embarrassed, so in order to show that he didn't mind, the former Palace Lord, who rarely showed his face even as a Palace Lord, made an appearance this time.
However, he couldn't sit at the top anymore. He obediently stood at the bottom with his arms crossed over his abdomen. He did stand at the head of the table, but his position wasn't as good as Yang Qing and Yan Xiu, who were standing at the bottom of the steps leading to the throne.
Qian'Er and Xue'Er, on the other hand, were still standing at the sides of the throne. Yun Zhiqiu sat upright on the throne, wearing a phoenix coronet on her head. Her appearance was dignified and charming, and her beauty was enchanting. She exuded the aura of a Palace Lord. This was Miao Yi's first time looking at her from below, and he couldn't help but feel a little sour in his heart.
"Greetings, Palace Lord!" Miao Yi even had to follow the rest of the group and pay his respects.
Many of them kept sneaking glances at Miao Yi's reaction. It didn't matter if he had been demoted or not. Everyone was truly impressed by this person. When he wasn't doing anything, he would disappear without a trace. But when he did, he would do something earth-shattering. He had killed four Overlords of the Celestial Nation in one fell swoop. It was already a miracle that he hadn't been beheaded.
However, the punishment from the higher-ups was quite harsh. It was obvious that they wanted his wife to suppress him. It seemed like the saying that a husband should be the wife's protector would change. Miao Yi didn't know if he would have a hard time in the future.
One by one, everyone reported the situation under their respective jurisdiction. When it was Miao Yi's turn, he calmly said, "I've just been promoted, so I don't know the situation."
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