[Fantasy] The Harem is in Chaos (Complete) - 34

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Inside the camp at the bottom of the Jiangshan Mountains

, Li Yue looked at Huangfu Shuhua sitting opposite her.

Her eyes were lowered, her face somewhat thin, yet still serene. Her slender, delicate fingers gracefully and naturally sipped the teacup lid, as if deep in thought.

Li Yue waited quietly. In her memory, Huangfu Shuhua wasn't a frivolous person. As the saying goes, no one visits a temple without a reason. Having known her for seven or eight years, she had never taken the initiative to visit. Her arrival now must mean something important.

Sure enough, after a moment, Huangfu Shuhua raised her eyes and quietly said, "I can make Luan Chenghao give up resistance."

Her eyes were clear and pure, like obsidian submerged in water, reflecting a delicate and ethereal light.

Li Yue wasn't surprised by her words.

Huangfu Shuhua usually disliked meddling in other people's business, but because she was backed by the prestigious Yuexiao Manor, known as the number one manor in the land, and Huangfu Zaichun was quite wary of the martial arts power behind her, Huangfu Shuhua's status in the court was unmatched by other princesses.

Furthermore, due to her aloof personality and lack of vested interests, if court officials felt they could get her help when they encountered trouble, they would generally seek her assistance.

She always helped others, never needing help herself, so many officials owed her favors.

"Conditions?" Li Yue calmly uttered two words.

Currently, the main force of the Xiwang Mansion, led by Guandu, was fighting the Longhu Army. There could only be two reasons why she didn't negotiate with Guandu but instead came to her. First, she was certain she would intervene. Second, she definitely wanted something from her. Otherwise, there would be no reason for her to come to her.

Huangfu Shuhua traced the surface of the cup with her fingers for a moment, then softly parted her lips: "Qu Liu Shang."

Intelligent people often communicate concisely; three sentences, sixteen characters, and the meaning was already clear to both parties.

Huangfu Shuhua wanted to exchange Qu Liu Shang for Luan Chenghao's weapon in exchange for it.

Although it seemed absurd, it contained a certain logic.

If Luan Chenghao could lay down his weapon and end the war, it meant that more people could be prevented from dying in this war; Huangfu Shuhua was trying to exchange lives for lives.

Li Yue stared at her for a long while, then suddenly smiled slightly and asked, "Why did you think I would agree?"

Huangfu Shuhua looked at her without a trace of shyness or unease, and said, "You don't need him."

Li Yue smiled and shook her head, with a hint of helplessness, and said, "Having more clothes, more shoes, more houses, more fields... a little more or less doesn't matter. But they are people, not inanimate objects. Each person represents a relationship, which is maintained by the sincerity of both parties. It's not like what you said, that having one more or one less doesn't matter. If you really like him, you can go ahead and compete with me, no matter what means you use, but I will absolutely not give him to you willingly. You understand, absolutely not!"

Huangfu Shuhua Hua lowered her eyes, and after a moment, asked, "Don't you feel uneasy?"

Li Yue's smile faded, and she said, "If we're talking about unease, you're far more uneasy than I am. Qu Liushang and I are both from Dongyi, and both the Xiwangfu army and the Longhu Army are subjects of your Xiwu. As a princess of Xiwu, if you're willing to step in for your own selfish gain and watch them die from internal strife, I have nothing to say. However, don't try to outdo me in who's more heartless or more selfish. Just by the fact that you came here today and said those words to me, you've already lost.

You're thinking of using the lives of Xiwu soldiers to exchange for Qu Liushang, which at least proves that in your heart they are equal. But in my heart, even if many more die, it's none of my business." "The only thing I care about is the flowing wine cup. Besides, Huangfu Zaichun and Huangfu Jue are both your half-brothers. Who lives, who dies, or who becomes emperor has no direct relation to me. You are the one who needs to bear the consequences directly. So, it is you who needs to consider this carefully, not me."

Huangfu Shuhua had been calmly watching Li Yue from beginning to end. After she finished speaking, she put her hand to her forehead, smiled silently for a moment, and raised her head. She said, "Qin Li Yue, I rarely admire anyone. You are the first. Because you are the woman among women, the hero among heroes. It is a blessing for us women to have someone like you."

After speaking, she stood up and continued, "You are right. As the princess of Xiwu, I do feel sorry for my Xiwu." "I don't care who becomes emperor, my soldiers. They are all men of the Huangfu family. I only care about the peace of Xiwu. But because of you, I have no choice but to support my thirteenth brother, Qin Liyue, because you have never failed in anything you set out to do. It was true before on Mount Jiuhua, and it is true now.

However, there is something else I want to discuss with you. Although my uncle's family has made mistakes, I hope you can spare their lives for the sake of raising Cousin Wuchen. After all, Cousin Wuchen has lived with them for so many years. Even if there is hatred in their hearts, it probably won't last a lifetime. Years later, I hope you won't leave Cousin Wuchen with any regrets." After saying this, she didn't wait for Liyue's answer and left, lifting the curtain.

Liyue fell into deep thought.

Yu Wuchen's high regard for Yu Jiuxiao and his wife was probably not only because he was a filial son, but also because the Yu couple had shown him care from childhood. Otherwise, even the kindest person couldn't keep giving without expecting anything in return. Moreover, a child's heart is the most fragile and easily hurt.

However, remembering how Yu Jiuxiao and his mother had plotted to kill the brothers Yu Wuchen and Ye Qianxun, she was filled with rage. If Jinlu hadn't discovered the plot beforehand and sent someone to stop it, the tragedy might have already occurred. Losing either Ye Qianxun or Yu Wuchen would be a consequence she couldn't bear.

After hesitating for a while, Li Yue decided to go see Yu Wuchen first.

Just as she was about to set off, Niu Hong came in and said that the imperial guards of Lin Ying City had retreated.

Li Yue was puzzled; since the start of their battle, the Huangcheng army hadn't gained any advantage. Why would they suddenly withdraw?

After reporting the military situation, Niu Hong handed her a letter. Li Yue took it and saw it was from Guan Du.

After reading the letter, she understood.

It turned out that Huangfu Shuhua had already persuaded the Longhu Army general Luan Chenghao to surrender on behalf of the Xi Wang Mansion before coming here. Huangfu Zaichun's urgent recall of the imperial guards was a last-ditch effort.

She had clearly already settled things, yet she pretended to negotiate with her. Perhaps… she already knew she couldn't succeed, and this was merely a test to see if Qin Liyue truly loved Qu Liushang.

Thinking of this, she suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

Huangfu Shuhua called her an extraordinary woman, but wasn't she herself extraordinary? The only difference was that one was quiet and the other active.

It was just a pity that she couldn't abandon Qu Liushang to fulfill her wishes.

Selfish? Qu Liushang loved her, Qin Liyue, so it didn't count!

Guandu invited her in his letter to attack Linying together, hoping to achieve a decisive victory.

Liyue thought that since Ye Qianxun already knew Yu Wuchen was his brother, he should be able to take good care of him, and there shouldn't be any major problems in the short term. Therefore, she should deal with the current matters first. She

immediately sent someone to reply to Guandu and reorganized her troops for the final attack.

On December 25th, three armies launched a simultaneous attack on Lin'ying, the capital of the Western Wu Emperor, from the left, center, and right. The defection of the Dragon and Tiger Army became the sharpest dagger piercing Huangfu Zaichun's heart. In this situation, it was too late for him to take any remedial measures.

How could the 150,000 imperial guards fight against an army almost twice their size? In addition, Huangfu Shuhua persuaded some to surrender, and the remaining loyal troops of Huangfu Zaichun were almost entirely killed or captured within half a month.

Halfway through the battle, Li Yue suddenly remembered that she seemed to have forgotten to order the young and delicate Jiang Hanyu clan to spare their lives. Just as she was about to send a messenger, Jin Lu, in a display of military swiftness, rushed in with three severed heads, eager to claim credit. The

once invincible number one martial arts clan, the revered leader of the martial arts alliance, and his family were ultimately no match for Jin Lu.

Huangfu Jue returned to his army in early January, and on January 26th, the army finally breached the gates of Lin Ying City. Li Yue's Phoenix City army was the first to enter the city.

Two days later, Huangfu Jue received a letter from Jiang Hanyu, in which she begged him to spare the lives of her parents, brothers, and her pregnant sister, the Imperial Concubine.

At that time, his main force had only just arrived at the gates of Lin Ying City. Upon seeing the letter, he hurriedly sent men into the city to see if it was still possible to rescue the Jiang clan.

Less than an hour later, a report came from his subordinates: the entire Jiang clan of over 120 people had been slaughtered by the Phoenix City army; Huangfu Zaichun had committed suicide by burning himself in the Zhengyang Palace; and Jiang Hanyu's sister, the Noble Consort Xian, had hanged herself in the Meiyang Palace.

Upon hearing the news, Huangfu Jue was stunned, but Guan Du beside him remained calm.

Jiang Hanyu's letter had actually been sent to the army long ago, but Guan Du had stopped it, delaying its delivery to Huangfu Jue until now.

If the main force of the Xiwang Mansion hadn't cleaned up the battlefield, they could have arrived in Linying at the same time as Li Yue's Phoenix City army. However, he insisted that Huangfu Jue lead the troops to clean up the battlefield, saying that he was afraid that the corpses would easily cause a plague to harm the people if not disposed of in time.

Li Yue, that girl, had always been on the same wavelength as him. Seeing that they were not going to let her enter the city first, she understood, and thus she unleashed a merciless massacre.

All of this was for ten words: "If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze."

Guan Du knew that Huangfu Jue felt indebted to Jiang Hanyu and would definitely grant her request, perhaps wanting to make amends to her. However, the risk wasn't worth it. If Consort Xian gave birth to the child, who knew that another Huangfu Jue wouldn't appear in Xiwu eighteen years later?

Since that was the case, let him be the villain, let Li Yue be the villain; after all, neither of them was afraid of bearing a bad reputation.

*

After the fall of Lin Ying, there was still much to be done, but Li Yue didn't care about that. After killing everyone, she led the Phoenix City army, which had been out for nearly half a year, to various restaurants and dance halls in the city for a carefree time. The soldiers of the Xi Wang Mansion were both envious and jealous, wishing they could defect from Xiwu and join the Phoenix City army.

Su Yingge, Qu Liushang, and Jinlu remained irreconcilable enemies. Besides verbal battles, they often secretly fought behind Li Yue's back. Every night, Jinlu would come to Li Yue with bruises on his arms and legs, crying and asking for a pat on the back. His intention was to use this opportunity to climb into her bed, but unexpectedly, Li Yue chased after them to their room to seek justice for him, thus deepening the resentment between the three.

After three or four days, Li Yue estimated that the Phoenix City army had rested enough, so she ordered Niu Hong to lead them back to Phoenix City in Nanfo, while she herself went to the Blood Shadow Palace to visit the Ye brothers.

Su Yingge and Ge Liushang, those two idle fellows, were already clinging to her and refusing to leave, and Jinlu, as the emperor of a nation, hadn't even considered returning after being away for so long.

Li Yue was utterly fed up with their constant bickering and arguing. Persuading one was obviously easier than persuading both, so she braced herself to persuade Jinlu to return to Nanfo first.

Unexpectedly, before she could even begin, an uninvited guest arrived in Lin Ying—Yan Huang.

The civil war in Xiwu had just ended, the situation was turbulent, and everything needed rebuilding. To stabilize the people's hearts, Huangfu Jue had to ascend the throne as soon as possible.

Pei Qingyao was truly thoughtful. Fearing that Huangfu Jue, young and impulsive, lacked the political acumen and experience to control the various factions within Xiwu, she sent Yan Huang to personally attend his coronation ceremony. This also served as a pretext to sign a peace treaty of non-aggression between Xiwu and Dongyi, demonstrating to the world that Dongyi supported Huangfu Jue.

Furthermore, Yan Huang brought a shocking piece of news—Jiang Hanyu was dead.

The events unfolded as follows: With the murder of Jiang Rulong's family a foregone conclusion, Huangfu Jue naturally couldn't seek revenge against Liyue. He could only inform Jiang Hanyu of this tragic news in a letter and send men to escort her back to handle her family's funeral arrangements. However, halfway there, not only did the thirty-odd guards from the Xiwang Mansion vanish into thin air, but Jiang Hanyu's carriage also plunged off a mountain road into a cliff. Jiang Hanyu, her two maids, and the coachman died instantly. When Huangfu Jue's guards found them at the bottom of the cliff, their bodies were frozen solid.

Yan Huang spoke in a compassionate tone, yet Li Yue clearly saw a hint of unpredictable mockery in his eyes. Connecting this to her mother's parting words, a bold guess surfaced in her mind: Could this have been orchestrated by her mother? Judging from Yan Huang's obvious knowledge of the matter, it seemed quite possible.

If it really was… *facepalm* Had her mother been too optimistic about Huangfu Jue? How could she do something like this?

Regardless, she decided to go see Ye Qianxun and Yu Wuchen first.

Seeing Yan Huang arrive, Jin Lü had an excuse. As fellow emperors, he wouldn't leave unless Yan Huang did. Although Yan Huang didn't particularly like him, at least he wasn't as overtly affectionate as Su Yingge. So, Jin Lü naturally clung to Yan Huang.

Just as they were about to depart, Li Yue suddenly received a letter from Ye Qianxun. The letter contained only a few words, but they nearly made Li Yue's eyes pop out.

In Liyue, at the Great Wuyin Temple on Thousand Buddha Mountain, Yu Wuchen, having seen through the vanities of the world, wishes to shave his head and become a monk. However, since no member of the Ye clan has ever entered the Buddhist order, I cannot dissuade him. Come quickly! Ye Qianxun and

Yu Wuchen actually want to become monks? What a joke! If Qin Liyue were to let her first love become a monk, how would she face anyone in the future?

Which old bald monk dares to shave his head? She'd gather a hundred girls to gang up on him!

But then she thought that if she arrived too late, even if she managed to rescue Yu Wuchen, he wouldn't look good with his head shaved. So…

Liyue grabbed her cloak and braved the spring chill, rushing straight to Thousand Buddha Mountain in the northeast of Xiwu. Behind her, four tails eagerly followed…

(End of Chapter)

More than twenty days later, Yan Huangjinlu and the other three arrived at the foot of Thousand Buddha Mountain.

This mountain is famous for two things: first, the temple on its summit is exceptionally large, but the number of monks is exceptionally small. Secondly, the stone steps leading from the foot of the mountain to the summit are straight upwards at an almost vertical angle. Climbing them would take at least a day, and you'd be risking a limp fall with your legs aching. How could you possibly enjoy that? Forum reputation guaranteed! High-grade silicone video of Fan Bingbing's genitals, molded to a highly realistic shape, soft and delicate skin! Built-in large protrusions closely mimic female anatomy for a more realistic experience... Intense and irresistible! Click to enter.

In short, this is a temple with few worshippers due to its poor location. Its only advantage is its stunning scenery, with pear trees covering the mountainside, creating a breathtaking display of blossoms every February and March.

Yan Huang and his companions dismounted, having traveled tirelessly under the stars and moon, their tongues lolling out from exhaustion. Behind them, their entourage arrived one after another, raising clouds of dust.

Remembering how Li Yue had braved wind and rain all this way for Yu Wuchen, who wanted to become a monk, the four of them were filled with resentment. Seeing Ye Qianxun standing guard at the foot of the mountain path, their anger flared even more. Let Yu Wuchen become a bald monk if he wanted to; if it weren't for this meddlesome Ye Qianxun sending a message to Li Yue, why would they have had to travel all this way?

Ye Qianxun was stunned as a large group of people rushed up behind the four of them. Before he could react, the four of them were already rubbing their hands together and surrounding them. Su Yingge was the first to lose her temper and asked, "Hey Ye, what the hell does your little brother wanting to become a monk have to do with Li Yue? Why bother notifying her? You're happy to see her come all this way, all dusty and tired? The mountain is so high, and instead of protecting her as she climbs up, you're just standing here keeping watch. What the hell do you mean by this?"

Ye Qianxun was about to explode when he saw Ye Qianxun's rude words, but then a thought struck him, and he said, "Li Yue didn't come."

"Is lying fun? Do you know better than us whether she's here or not? I've seen people lie through their teeth, but I've never seen anyone lie like you. Her horse is still tied up there, who are you trying to fool?" Su Yingge said disdainfully.

Ye Qianxun followed his gaze to the side of the road and saw a pure white steed tied to a redwood.

He paused, then suddenly cried out, "Oh no!" He turned and galloped up the mountain.

Su Yingge spat, "Trying to run away after being exposed? Are you better at light footwork than me?" She gave chase, and Qu Liushang and the others naturally followed suit. The

summit, which would take an ordinary person a day to climb, was reached by the four of them in less than the time it takes for two incense sticks to burn. There was no sign of Li Yue, and Yu Wuchen, who was supposed to be waiting for his tonsure at the temple, was also nowhere to be seen.

Seeing this, Su Yingge kicked a ginkgo tree in the temple and said angrily, "I knew Yu Wuchen's claim of becoming a monk was a pretense; his real intention was to lure Li Yue away. Now look what's happened, the two of them are truly gone."

Jinlu walked up to the somewhat dazed Ye Qianxun and said, "I know you feel guilty for accidentally injuring your half-brother, but even if you want to make it up to him, you shouldn't use Li Yue as compensation. I'm telling you this now: if you two don't hand over Li Yue within three days, I'll destroy your Blood Shadow Palace!"

Ye Qianxun looked up, his eyes filled with anxiety, and said, "Before you came, a woman did ride that horse, and her clothes and figure were very similar to Li Yue's, but it wasn't Li Yue. I thought it was a coincidence at first, but now it seems... what's going on with you? You came with her and didn't even know she had been switched?!"

"You're talking nonsense! Although her horse was a bit faster than ours, she was always within our sight. How could she have been switched? Don't try to deny it. Trying to hide Li Yue behind our backs is as ridiculous as a mantis trying to stop a chariot or an ant trying to shake a tree," Su Yingge retorted.

"Are you sure Li Yue was within your sight the whole way?" Ye Qianxun raised his voice.

"Of course, we set off together this morning..." Su Yingge suddenly stopped, his face hesitant.

Before he could speak again, Yan Huang said calmly, "For a period of time, Li Yue was out of our sight."

Qu Liushang added, "On the path beside Thousand Buddha Mountain, because we had to turn around the foot of the mountain to get to the front, Li Yue was out of our sight for at least the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. By the time we turned around the foot of the mountain, the one in front of us might not have been Li Yue anymore. It was just that the distance was far enough that the figure and clothes looked similar, and we were deceived."

After these words, everyone fell silent.

If the speculation is correct, this person's ability to seize the opportunity so skillfully and abduct Li Yue in such a short time demonstrates extraordinary strength and martial arts skills. Li Yue is no ordinary woman who can be easily subdued.

"It's all your fault, you bootlicker! If you hadn't fawned over Li Yue by giving her your mount, how could she have left us behind?" Su Yingge, annoyed, shoved Jinlu.

Jinlu brushed him aside, saying, "I said I wanted to ride with her, who refused? If I had been with her, this wouldn't have happened! You jinx, shut your mouth!"

"Alright, stop arguing. The most important thing now is to find out who abducted Li Yue and what their purpose is," Yan Huang said, trying to mediate the situation.

Qu Liushang, standing nearby, asked Ye Qianxun, "Yu Wuchen is going to become a monk here. Didn't you arrange any hidden sentries or guards down the mountain?"

Ye Qianxun, flustered by the inexplicable disappearance of Yu Wuchen and Li Yue, was momentarily confused. Qu Liushang's question reminded him, and he immediately blew the lotus token. As

soon as the whistle fell, a man in black lightly landed in the courtyard and bowed to Ye Qianxun.

"Have you seen the Second Young Master come up the mountain this morning?" Ye Qianxun asked.

The man in black shook his head and said, "Reporting to the Palace Master, I didn't see her."

"Then where did the woman who just went up the mountain go?"

"Reporting to the Palace Master, because you instructed the Second Young Master that he doesn't like being watched, we stopped following her when we were about a third of the way from the summit, and we didn't see her come down the mountain."

"Damn it, did she all ascend to heaven?" Ye Qianxun was annoyed. She paced back and forth for a moment, then asked, "Has anything unusual happened since this morning?"

The man in black shook his head, thought for a moment, and then said, "About an incense stick's time ago, one of my subordinates reported that he saw a white light flash over the western mountain. It was too fast for him to see clearly. The pear blossoms on the mountain were already in bloom. I thought he was seeing things."

"Western mountain? Over there?" Ye Qianxun pointed to the west and asked.

The man in black glanced at them and nodded, "Exactly."

Ye Qianxun looked up at Su Yingge, Yan Huang, and the others, and asked, "Are you all going together?"

Su Yingge: "Of course!"

Just as the group was about to head west to chase after them, a familiar male voice suddenly rang in their ears: "Everyone's here."

The group turned around and saw Yun Qian walking in with an elegant figure and a half-smile.

Upon seeing him, everyone's expressions varied. Qu Liushang said, "You have a road to heaven but choose not to take it, you have no gate to hell but choose to barge in!"

Yun Qian didn't look to the side, only staring at Jinlu, his smile both eerie and cold, and said, "In this world, what place can be considered heaven to me?"

The moment Jinlu saw him, she knew what to do and went straight to the point: "To exchange for the antidote in Liyue, I need to see the person first."

Yun Qian laughed and said, "That's impossible. There are so many of you, I can't out-rob you. But I can tell you, if I don't return within an hour, I won't be lonely on the road to the Yellow Springs."

Everyone frowned.

Jinlu's expression remained relatively calm as she said, "You at least need to convince me that the person is indeed in your hands."

Yun Qian paused, then lowered her gaze and took something from her sleeve, tossing it to Jinlu.

Jinlu caught it and saw a shimmering sapphire bracelet.

Everyone recognized the bracelet, as Liyue had been wearing it for almost a year.

This meant that Yun Qian had indeed kidnapped Liyue.

Ye Qianxun was furious and about to step forward when Yun Qian raised her hand, saying, "Now, apart from the antidote, nothing you do can save Qin Liyue."

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Jinlu.

Jinlu put away the bracelet and said, "An hour? Do you think I carry the antidote for the Moon Gu anytime, anywhere?"

"That's your problem." Yun Qian didn't back down, but instead smiled mysteriously and said, "I've prepared several dozen kilograms of gunpowder, and I've placed it by Qin Liyue's bedside. Once it's lit... boom... um, perhaps each of you can get a few more pieces."

"You're courting death!" Ye Qianxun was furious and turned to grab him, but Su Yingge stopped him and said, "I can concoct the antidote for the Moon Gu. I'll go with you."

Qu Liushang frowned.

Yun Qian thought to herself: Jinlu is too cunning. If there's a slight mistake in negotiating with him, everything could be ruined. Su Yingge doesn't know martial arts and can't play any tricks on him. Taking her away might be better.

Just as she was about to agree, Jinlu stepped forward: "No need for that. I do have the antidote on me. However, I must see Liyue first. If you're worried about your safety with so many of us, I'll go with you alone. Yunqian, you're not so afraid of me that you can't even face me alone, are you?"

"Thank you, but since Su Yingge can concoct the antidote, I'll take him with me," Yunqian said with a smile. Jinlu

frowned slightly.

Su Yingge turned around, looked at the tense Qu Liushang, then at Yan Huang and the others, and said, "For Liyue's safety, none of you should come."

Qu Liushang was about to say that this method was unacceptable when Su Yingge quickly winked at him, and he immediately understood.

After giving his instructions, Su Yingge turned and walked towards Yun Qian. Just as she took a step, Yun Qian suddenly retreated rapidly, instantly standing on the moon gate. Looking at Su Yingge's right hand hanging in his sleeve, his eyes flashed coldly, and he said loudly, "I've changed my mind, Jinlu. Either you hand over the antidote now, or we'll just wait and see who outlasts whom!"

Su Yingge was secretly furious. Yun Qian's vigilance, like a frightened bird, was higher than he had anticipated. He had originally planned to use his proximity to subdue him with a light touch of the sleeping incense, but unexpectedly, Yun Qian had become wary first.

The atmosphere in the courtyard suddenly became tense.

As for Jinlu, not seeing Li Yue and not knowing her current condition, he naturally refused to easily hand over the antidote to Yun Qian. If it came to fighting, Yun Qian's martial arts were not low; once they fought, it would likely be a fight to the death, and there was probably no way to capture him alive. If he died, the consequences would be unimaginable unless they could find Li Yue within an hour.

Since Yun Qian dared to come alone and set a one-hour deadline, he must have hidden Li Yue extremely well. Therefore, no one dared to take the risk.

Yun Qian clearly understood their psychology, and thus, he was gambling his life in this game.

After a brief silence, Jin Lu stretched and laughed, "Alright, I originally thought this game was quite fun, but it's not fun anymore now. Qin Li Yue is just a woman I haven't gotten tired of playing with yet. Using her to exchange for your life isn't worth it. I'd rather see you die than save her." Facing the surprised and confused gazes of the crowd, he straightened his clothes and said, "You men who have never seen a woman before, if you want to play, continue. I won't play along." With that, he turned and walked towards the door.

Yun Qian looked at him suspiciously, as did Su Yingge and the others, wondering what he was up to. But seeing him walk out of sight without looking back, Ye Qianxun was the first to chase after him, blocking his way and saying, "You can leave, but leave the antidote!"

Jinlu coldly looked at him: "Who do you think you are? You dare to order me around!"

Ye Qianxun didn't waste words with him, raising his hand to deliver a vertical slash to Jinlu's shoulder and neck.

Don't let Jinlu's usual unassuming demeanor fool you; his skill was astonishing!

With an extremely agile spin, he gracefully dodged in the opposite direction, while simultaneously slashing his right hand diagonally backward, a silver light silently and without warning piercing straight towards Ye Qianxun's chest.

This move was strangely angled and incredibly fast; even a master like Ye Qianxun couldn't react in time and was immediately struck squarely. When he parried Jinlu's hand, a small spurt of blood splattered onto the blue bricks on the ground. The two continued their fierce battle for a moment, once again locked in combat.

Seeing Ye Qianxun draw blood and witnessing Jinlu's ruthless attacks, Qu Liushang knew Ye Qianxun was serious. He leaped into the fray, joining Ye Qianxun in fighting Jinlu.

Although Jinlu's martial arts were exceptionally high and unpredictable, how could he possibly withstand the combined might of Ye Qianxun and Qu Liushang? The battle situation instantly shifted dramatically. Under their combined assault, Jinlu was constantly on the verge of defeat.

Su Yingge, who had long harbored resentment towards Jinlu, was about to add insult to injury when she felt her sleeve being tugged.

Turning her head, she saw Yan Huang pulling at her sleeve, his gaze sweeping towards Yun Qian above the Moon Gate.

Su Yingge looked up and saw that Yun Qian's attention was completely absorbed in the three-way battle in the outer courtyard. Clearly, he was eagerly awaiting Ye Qianxun and Qu Liushang to subdue Jinlu, find the antidote, and exchange it for Liyue. Therefore, they paid little attention to Su Yingge and Yan Huang inside the courtyard.

Outside, the three drew their weapons, the clanging sounds filling the air. Seeing an opportunity, Su Yingge immediately pulled out several poisoned needles, adjusted the angle, and shot them at Yun Qian's back.

At the same time, Jin Lu in the outer courtyard let out a muffled groan as Qu Liushang's soft sword pierced his left shoulder, and Ye Qianxun's curved blade was already at his neck.

Yun Qian was secretly pleased when a sharp pain shot through his back. He knew something was wrong, and before he could react, a wave of numbness and stiffness washed over him, and he collapsed against the courtyard wall without a sound.

Seeing this, Jin Lu finally cried out in agony, "Su Yingge, you slow-witted pig!"

*

Three miles west of Thousand Buddha Mountain, in a secluded cave at the foot of another little-known mountain.

Torches burned along the cave walls. Li Yue lay limp and numb on the damp, cold ground covered with straw. About two zhang away was a pool of water, with four Tian Sheng Palace maids standing guard beside it.

She had been ambushed by Yun Qian at the foot of Thousand Buddha Mountain, drugged, and brought here. Not long ago, he had given instructions to the maids and left.

She knew he must have used her as a bargaining chip to find the antidote for Jin Lu. This androgynous bastard, seemingly effeminate, was a heart of stone. Li Yue had smelled a strong stench of gunpowder as soon as she entered. Lying there for a while, she saw, by the dim light of the torches, fuses buried at the bottom of the cave wall. If Jin Lu and the others gave him the antidote and came to rescue him, Yun Qian could secretly light these fuses. Li Yue was convinced that the gunpowder in the cave could collapse the entire cave.

She, and the men who came to rescue her, would all perish here.

She absolutely refused to let this happen. So, lying there for a long time, she kept moving her left hand towards her nose with all her might, simply because she wore the bracelet Su Yingge had given her, which could counteract the sleeping potion.

Inch by inch, each movement required half a day's worth of strength. She was anxious about her slow pace, because she didn't know when Jinlu and the others would arrive. Once they entered the cave, it would be too late.

Gritting her teeth, she persevered. Finally, after two cups of tea, she smelled the faint medicinal fragrance emanating from the bracelet. During this time, the maids had glanced back at her but noticed nothing amiss.

Her senses returned little by little without her noticing. She knew that besides the four maids in front of her, there were other maids in the cave. She was trying to figure out how to eliminate them before they detonated the explosives when a faint scream came from inside the cave. The sound was soft, but it was especially clear in the empty and quiet cave.

"What's going on?" The four maids exchanged tense glances. One of them tentatively called out a name, but no one answered.

The eldest maid in the lead grabbed a torch from the wall and said urgently, "Something's happened! Light the explosives!"

"Sister Rong, no! We'll all die if you light the explosives!" A maid beside her grabbed her arm.

"There's an escape route at the bottom of the pool!" the eldest maid said, reaching out the torch to poke the fuse in the ground.

At the critical moment, Li Yue suddenly leaped up, delivering a powerful kick that sent the four unsuspecting maids flying.

She used all her strength in the kick; the four maids crashed into the stone wall, instantly falling to the ground, bleeding from their heads, lifeless. One torch was thrown into the pool and extinguished, while the other fell to the ground.

Li Yue was about to bend down to pick up the torch when a white shadow flashed past her. Startled, fearing it was Yun Qian returning, she spun around and launched a killing move.

"Li Yue!" But the other grabbed her wrist.

Li Yue looked closely and saw it was Yu Wuchen, who looked at her with a mixture of surprise, joy, and relief.

"What are you doing here? Have Jinlu and the others come?" Li Yue asked in surprise.

Yu Wuchen didn't answer, but instead embraced her tightly, murmuring with a sense of relief, "Thank goodness you're alright." Despite

her many questions, Li Yue's heart melted at his tender embrace. However, remembering her purpose for being there, she stubbornly said, "Didn't you say you'd renounced the world and wanted to become a monk? Why are you hugging me?"

“I was never truly free from worldly desires… So much has happened, I’m heartbroken, I just wanted to see you, but you never come…” Yu Wuchen’s tone was tinged with sadness and disappointment, making Li Yue’s heart ache.

“Alright, let’s go outside and talk, we can’t stay here any longer…” Before Li Yue could finish speaking, Yu Wuchen suddenly pulled her forcefully behind him, shouting, “Watch out!”

In her haste, Li Yue glanced back and saw a maid who was still alive, struggling to throw a torch at the iron barrel containing gunpowder in the corner of the cave.

The change was sudden, and there was no time to do anything to remedy the situation. Li Yue remembered the maid’s words, “There’s an escape route at the bottom of the pool,” and grabbed Yu Wuchen’s clothes as she tumbled into the lake. At the same time, a loud “boom” resounded in the cave, the earth shook violently, the cave walls cracked, boulders collapsed, and the cavern began to inevitably collapse in the massive explosion.

Qu Liushang and his group had just escorted Yun Qian outside the cave when they saw the corpses scattered on the ground. They knew someone had gotten there first. Su Yingge immediately ran towards the narrow, hidden cave entrance. Before she even entered, a huge, muffled explosion rang in her ears. The heat released by the gunpowder sent Su Yingge sprawling onto her back as she reached the entrance. The entire mountain seemed to shake, and in a very short time, the cave entrance was completely blocked by collapsed boulders.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the sudden and drastic change, like statues.

A moment later, when everything calmed down, the crowd was anything but calm.

First, Jin Lu, who had arrived wounded, silently coughed up blood, eliciting a gasp from Li Shi, who was supporting him.

Ye Qianxun rushed to the cave entrance blocked by boulders and slashed out with his palm. The outermost boulder crumbled into pieces, but layers upon layers of boulders remained inside. Undeterred, he continued to chop at the rocks.

"Hahaha... Heaven is against me! Heaven is against me!" Yun Qian laughed loudly, then roared. He was so close! If the explosion had occurred after they entered the cave with him, he would have been lucky to have them all buried with him.

Qu Liushang grabbed his collar and pressed him to the ground, his breathing labored due to the intense emotions churning in his chest. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Is Li Yue really in this cave? Really?"

"Of course, the explosives are right next to her. Don't waste your energy. Even if you dig to the very end, what then? Gather up scraps?" Yun Qian smiled at Qu Liushang, his tone gentle.

Before Qu Liushang could react, Su Yingge, who had just stood up, stepped forward, shoved Qu Liushang aside, and without a word, inserted two needles, piercing Yun Qian's pupils and blinding him. As Yun Qian opened his mouth to scream, she stuffed a piece of stone into his mouth, preventing him from biting his tongue to commit suicide or spitting out the stone. Then she severed the tendons in his hands and calmly and swiftly punctured the most vital acupoints on his body that could render him neither alive nor dead. She then released the anesthesia, leaving him to writhe on the ground in extreme agony.

He would writhe like this for three days and three nights, finally dying from exhaustion.

After doing all this, he sat down to the side, somewhat dazed, and after a while, he reached up and held his head in his hands.

Qu Liushang watched Ye Qianxun relentlessly chopping at the boulders. After a while, seeing Ye Qianxun's movements slow down and the number of moves he used to shatter the boulders increased from one to two, then three, Qu Liushang guessed that Ye Qianxun was exhausted. He went over and pushed Ye Qianxun aside, saying, "Let me do it."

"You guys, go and search the surrounding area for any clues." After catching his breath, Jinlu solemnly instructed Li Shi and the others.

His voice startled Yan Huang, who had been in a daze. He composed himself, looked at the people around him, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, don't get excited. Since someone has gotten there before us, Li Yue might not be in the cave anymore. We should search the surrounding area first."

Su Yingge looked up at Yan Huang upon hearing this. In Yan Huang's eyes, she saw hope.

"Li Yue—Wu Chen—" Over there, Ye Qianxun used his internal energy to transmit his voice, calling out to the silent forest.

*

Behind the mountain, Yu Wuchen and Li Yue finally surfaced, their faces pale from holding their breath for so long, gasping for air.

The mountain stream flowed down to the foot of the mountain, forming a deep pool. A winding passage connected this pool to a cave, creating the pool within. This unique geographical condition saved their lives.

Exhausted, they climbed ashore, relieved to see each other unharmed.

At that moment, they faintly heard Ye Qianxun calling them.

Li Yue, with her sharp ears, said, "Qianxun is calling us." She was about to stand up when Yu Wuchen grabbed her hand.

"Can I have some time alone with you?" he asked, looking at her, his dark eyes, shimmering with water, as clear and bright as the cold, deep pool before him.

*

The scenery of Thousand Buddha Mountain is beautiful. Yu Wuchen had passed through this place three years ago and, liking it, built a secluded courtyard in a quiet spot on the back mountain. However, he had almost never stayed there since. The courtyard was only guarded by an old man and two or three servants who cleaned the yard, all sent from Yuexiao Manor.

Today, seeing his young master, whom he hadn't seen for two or three years, suddenly appear before him, the old man thought he was seeing things and hurriedly served him.

The two were cold and hungry. Yu Wuchen first asked him to prepare hot water for Li Yue to bathe, and then changed his clothes and went to the kitchen. Because he rarely came, there were no ingredients in the kitchen, and even if there were, the young master Yu wouldn't know how to cook. However, he did know how to cook some rice and water to make a pot of white porridge.

When he hurriedly carried the steaming white porridge back into the house, he found that Li Yue had somehow found a dark green summer quilt, wrapped around her chest, and was standing on the terrace extending from the house, leaning on the railing and looking up at the snow-white flowers covering the mountains.

Her slightly damp long hair cascaded over her graceful figure, her two delicate, lotus-root-like arms resting on the brown wooden railing, a sight comparable to the pure white pear blossoms.

Yu Wuchen approached, gazing at the ethereal, elegant, and exquisitely beautiful woman amidst the fallen petals, and leaned weakly against the doorframe.

Years ago, in a moment of weakness, he let her go, to protect his family, his kinship.

In the end, he thought he had gained what he most desired, but unknowingly, he had already lost what he should never have lost.

The twists and turns of life were not his fault, nor were they something he could control, but losing her was his fault, something he could have controlled but failed to do.

She, who originally belonged only to him, now, even this moment of solitude, was stolen by him.

Li Yue reached out and caught a swirling pear blossom petal, turning back in a fleeting moment to catch a glimpse of melancholy in Yu Wuchen's eyes.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. He used to have both parents and a happy family, but overnight, everything was destroyed, leaving only her and her brother, who had been her enemy for over a decade. And she was destined not to have only him.

The contrast between then and now must be no less than the psychological shock she felt when she learned about her true identity.

How tragic and lamentable, the first man she loved had the same fate as her. Was this destiny?

He said he wanted to become a monk only to bring her to see him, but since he came to Thousand Buddha Mountain, he probably did indeed have the idea of becoming a monk at first.

"I cooked porridge, do you want some?" Seeing her look at him, Yu Wuchen smiled slightly and asked.

Li Yue walked up to him, met his gaze, and suddenly put her arms around him, nuzzling her face against his chest.

Yu Wuchen stiffened, taken aback by her sudden closeness.

"I have loved you for eight long years. In the past, no matter who I was with or where I was, my heart always felt like it was missing a piece. Today, for the first time, my heart finally feels complete." After a brief silence, Li Yue whispered.

Yu Wuchen didn't react. After a while, Li Yue felt two hands embrace her, tighter and tighter. His breathing gradually became choked, and then, a tear, without warning but naturally, fell onto her hair...

The

men had already scattered to search for her, while others were sweating profusely as they pried open the rocks at the cave entrance. Yan Huang and the others waited anxiously at the cave entrance. Half an hour later, Jinlu's men returned first, presenting Jinlu with a light blue bracelet, saying, "Your Majesty, I found this bracelet on a rock by the pool behind the mountain. It's still wet, and it seems someone deliberately placed it there."

Just as Jinlu was about to reach out and take it, Su Yingge rushed over, grabbed it, and immediately became excited: "This is the bracelet I gave to Liyue! She escaped! She escaped!" After saying this, she grabbed Jinlu's men who had returned to report, saying, "Where did you find this bracelet? Take me there!"

The group immediately followed the man to the deep pool behind the mountain. They saw fresh trampling marks and fresh creases in the grass on the bank, and immediately concluded that Liyue must have left from there not long ago.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, immediately realizing that once Li Yue was safe, she would definitely return to Thousand Buddha Mountain to find them. So they hurriedly turned back towards the Great Wuyin Temple.

*

After Yu Wuchen had finally calmed down and wiped away his tears, Li Yue was already starving. So the two divided the work: Yu Wuchen brought over a long bench, and Li Yue brought over a pot of porridge. They didn't use bowls, but shared a spoon, taking turns eating.

Li Yue tasted it and realized that Yu Wuchen had added sugar to the plain porridge. She immediately burst into laughter.

Although she had eaten sweet porridge before, it usually contained other ingredients, such as longan and walnuts. Sugar in plain porridge… Remembering her young master Yu's love of sweets and his rare culinary skills, Li Yue endured it.

After eating for a short while, Li Yue noticed that Yu Wuchen's cheeks were flushed. Just moments ago, he had been asking her with burning eyes if the food was good, but now his gaze was darting away, not daring to look at her. Puzzled,

Li Yue glanced at herself and realized that the thin quilt covering her had loosened, revealing a small portion of her snow-white breasts and a faint cleavage. The dark green silk fabric accentuated her delicate curves, making her exceptionally alluring. "Why are you blushing?" Li Yue tucked the corner of the quilt back in, knowingly asking the obvious. Yu Wuchen turned his face

away, quite embarrassed, and stammered, "Nothing, it's just... a little hot." "Where are you hot?" Li Yue leaned closer. Yu Wuchen's face turned even redder. He picked up the porridge they had eaten halfway through and said, "If you're not going to eat it, I'll take it away." He tried to stand up, but Li Yue pressed the hem of his robe under her hand. "You're shy!" Li Yue pounced on his back like a kitten, peering at his alluring face, teasing him. "I didn't! It wasn't me who was exposed, why should I be shy..." Yu Wuchen retorted without thinking, but before he could finish, he realized he had let something slip. Li Yue chuckled. It was evening, deep in the mountains, deserted, the scenery picturesque, and she was feeling quite restless... Although she knew that pouncing on him at this moment might be inappropriate, she didn't want to miss this opportunity to be alone with him; who knew when she would have another chance? The guys around her were incredibly clingy. Before leaving, she deliberately left her bracelet by the deep pool. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before they came looking for her, and then she wouldn't have the chance to pounce on him. So, she stretched out a devilish hand, slithering like a snake to his collar, breathing hot air into his ear, and coaxingly said, "Since you're hot, why don't you take off your outer garment?" She had longed for this man for many years, and finally, this moment had arrived where she could do whatever she wanted with him. Just thinking about it made her incredibly excited. Anyway, the porridge earlier hadn't suited her taste, and she hadn't eaten enough, so she might as well treat him as a long-prepared feast and eat him to make up for it. Seeing her hand trying to slip inside his clothes, Yu Wuchen, for reasons unknown, grabbed her hand and called out in a pleading tone, "Liyue..." Although he had fantasized about making love with her before, he felt inexplicably nervous at this moment. He felt it must be because he wasn't mentally prepared, and he didn't want Liyue to see his nervousness, because she didn't seem nervous at all. "What's wrong? Don't you want to?" With her hand in his, Liyue leaned forward, her soft red lips gently kissing his earlobe as she asked in a soft murmur. "I..." As lovers who had been together for a long time, how could Yu Wuchen remain unmoved in this situation? He tightened his grip on her hand, then slowly released it. Liyue slipped inside his clothes, caressing his smooth, silky chest, gently and passionately stroking it, mischievously pressing his sensitive spots. "No, it tickles." Yu Wuchen suppressed a laugh and pressed down on her mischievous little hand. Li Yue withdrew her hand, turned his face towards her, and looking at his handsome features, she couldn't suppress the surging love in her heart. She took the initiative and sealed his lips with a passionate kiss. Their tongues danced together, sweet and intense, quickly churning their breaths. Yu Wuchen finally couldn't resist any longer and turned to his side, pulling Li Yue's soft body down onto the bench. The lingering kiss continued, and Li Yue's hand slid down his waist, quietly untying his belt. Her small hand slipped inside his clothes again, touching his wonderfully smooth skin. She felt his lean, powerful muscles and the distinctly hot temperature of his skin. She knew he was aroused. Heavy breathing and hot skin were the prelude to a man's rising desire. Having been with those beasts so many times, she knew this pattern very well. But Yu Wuchen was different. Even in this state, he remained incredibly gentle and unhurried, not even removing the thin quilt covering her. He simply kissed her jade-like skin, tracing her neck with delicate care, as if handling a fragile piece of porcelain. Even Su Yingge wouldn't have been able to endure such treatment under these circumstances, knowing she was naked beneath the quilt. Perhaps accustomed to being treated like a beast, today's gentle, almost teasing touch made her impatient. She reached out and pulled him up, cupping his burning cheeks, looking into his misty eyes, and lowered his head to continue their French kiss. With her other hand, she took his hand and moved it to her chest, tracing its path down her breast. The moment his palm touched her breast, he visibly trembled, and his kiss became less focused. His movements were clumsy, and afraid of hurting her, he used exceptionally light touch. However, that gentle caress unexpectedly stirred her deepest, most hidden desires. Feeling her private parts already slippery with moisture, she bit his lips, murmuring uncontrollably, "Wuchen, don't you want me?" Yu Wuchen stroked the soft, smooth body beneath him, an unprecedented excitement filling his chest, directly stimulating his most primal instincts. "I do," he answered honestly, his face flushed. "Then what are you waiting for?" Liyue stretched out her leg and hooked it around his waist. The thin quilt slid down with her movement, revealing her fair, rounded thighs. Yu Wuchen felt his cheeks burning, and he breathed heavily, "Liyue, let's go back to the room." "Okay." Since it was his first time, Liyue naturally wanted to be more understanding of his needs. Yu Wuchen picked her up and walked into the house, the white petals that had fallen on them trailing from the terrace into the room with his steps. He had clearly reached his limit. After placing Li Yue on the bed, he climbed on top of her and pressed her beneath him in a deep, passionate kiss. Seeing him transform from a pure, untouchable white lotus into a fiery red lotus because of her, Li Yue was overwhelmed with excitement and returned his kiss passionately. As he kissed her neck again, she murmured, "Take me, Wu Chen, take me."

Yu Wuchen sat up, looking at the woman beneath him. Her pink, naked body, her satin-black hair, her slightly swollen red lips, her rosy cheeks, and her watery, hazy eyes—everything about her stimulated his senses. Something inside him seemed to collapse. At this moment, he didn't want to think about anything else; he only wanted to make the deepest, most longed-for union with her.

Li Yue looked at his half-undressed, handsome face flushed, and felt an inexplicable itch. In front of her lover, whom she had finally won over after years of bitter love, all restraint and shyness were unnecessary. So, in front of him, she took the initiative to spread her legs, leaning back against the still unlaid quilt, her eyes gazing at him with seductive allure.

With such a beautiful woman inviting him, Yu Wuchen would truly be unmanly if he didn't take advantage. He immediately covered her, his hot, hard member clumsily sliding a few times in her private parts, accurately parting her softness, and slowly sinking in.

Perhaps it was because she was sufficiently moist, or perhaps because his size wasn't particularly large, but this time, penetration was completely painless, only a slight feeling of fullness bringing a pleasant, tingling numbness that reached all the way to her heart.

She couldn't help but lift her snowy buttocks to meet his penetration, gripping him tightly with passion as he reached his deepest point, letting out a soft moan. For a moment, her mind seemed to go blank; in that instant, she seemed to sense his feelings. She didn't know if this was the legendary union of body and soul. But being so intertwined with her first love in bed truly excited her like never before.

Yu Wuchen's cheeks were flushed, his handsome face tense. After penetrating to the deepest point, his long eyebrows furrowed slightly, stiffening as if in pain.

Li Yue waited a moment, seeing him motionless, and assumed it was his first time and he didn't know to move, so she blushed and reminded him, "Move."

Yu Wuchen opened his closed eyes, trying to withdraw from her tight, moist body, then slowly pushed in again.

"Mmm... ah..." The slow friction stirred ripples of pleasure, and Li Yue couldn't suppress her moans.

However, when Yu Wuchen penetrated her deeply for the second time, he suddenly closed his eyes, letting out a low moan of unbearable pleasure. His body stiffened, and his hands, which were braced against her sides, gripped the sheets tightly, trembling violently against her.

Li Yue was stunned for a long time before she realized what had happened and stared wide-eyed: He…he ejaculated, twice, he ejaculated…

It took Yu Wuchen a long while to recover from the intense climax. He opened his watery eyes, and the first thing he saw was a dumbfounded Li Yue.

Although this was indeed his first time, Yu Wuchen had been traveling the world since he was ten years old, and over the years he had become quite knowledgeable, naturally having some understanding of the art of lovemaking. His current situation seemed to be a common negative example in those books.

His first time with the woman he loved had turned out like this…

His cheeks instantly turned crimson, and he withdrew from Li Yue's body, rolled over, and covered his face with the blanket.

How embarrassing! When had Yu Wuchen ever been so humiliated in his life? But he really couldn't resist. He never knew that entering her felt so intoxicating and agonizing. In fact, the first time he entered her, he...

Waaah, it's over, Li Yue will definitely look down on him... In an instant, he felt like dying.

Looking at the man beside her, who was burying his head in the sand like an ostrich, and thinking about her current situation, Li Yue also felt like dying.

Now she understood that being too full was better than not being full. Her desire had been fully aroused, but he had already surrendered before even officially starting the battle. At this moment, her body was still burning unbearably. What should she do?

No, she had to make him do it again, otherwise she would surely die from burning desire tonight.

Thinking of this, Li Yue also burrowed under the covers and began to grope the ostrich...

After half a day of psychological and physiological work, the ostrich finally regained his virility. Li Yue volunteered to pin him down. Just as she entered the room, fate intervened. A commotion came from outside the door. Before she could listen carefully, the door was kicked open. Su Yingge shouted, "Li Yue, do you think we can hide here and get away with this..."

Before she could finish speaking, seeing the bed curtains suddenly lowered and catching that sweet, fishy smell that belonged to the octopus, everyone froze.

Jin Lu and the others hurriedly dismissed their attendants. Yan Huang closed the door again. Su Yingge shouted, "There's adultery!" and stepped forward to catch them in the act.

"Stop! If you take another step closer, I'll never speak to you again for the rest of my life," Li Yue threatened angrily.

These useless bastards, of all times they could have come, barged in just when their aunt had barely succeeded and hadn't even had a chance to enjoy herself. Look, the little red lotus beneath her has turned white again.

Hearing that it was indeed Li Yue's voice, the other one on the bed was obviously who it was.

Jinlu sobbed, lamenting, "Sister Yue, how could you do this? We were outside risking our lives for you, worried sick, and you were here having a good time, without even a word..."

"Shut up! Yan Huang, what are the penalties for adultery under the laws of Dongyi?" Su Yingge, feeling threatened and in the worst mood, turned to ask Yan Huang.

"The laws of Dongyi probably don't apply in Xiwu, so let's not talk about it." Although seeing it in person was somewhat unacceptable, Yan Huang knew he had to accept it, so he suppressed the faint pain in his heart and spoke gently.

"Ye Qianxun, what does the law of Xiwu say?" Seeing Yan Huang back down, Su Yingge glared at him with exasperation, then turned to ask Ye Qianxun.

Ye Qianxun was in a dilemma. Li Yue had been abducted to bed right in front of him. How could he not beat up the adulterer? But the adulterer seemed to be his brother, so he couldn't really hit him. He was annoyed. What should he do?

Hearing Su Yingge's question, he said irritably, "Who cares about these things? Oh, Huangfu Jue ascended the throne two days ago, and he's currently granting a general amnesty."

"Ye Qianxun, it seems like we haven't fought in a long time. Aren't you itching for a fight?" Qu Liushang asked, suppressing his anger.

"A little." It seemed that there was no better way to vent their frustration than fighting someone of similar strength.

The two of them immediately went out to fight.

Su Yingge, however, was still not satisfied. She yelled at the two emperors behind her, "You're emperors! Your women have been stolen and you don't even utter a sound! I despise you from head to toe!"

Before the two could respond, a pillow was suddenly thrown into the bed curtains, and someone roared angrily, "Are you done making a scene? Get out of here!"

This incessant nagging was so annoying; her little white lotus had softened again!

(Excerpt from "The Emperor's Entry into the Palace (Part 1)")

Time flew by, and it was already August. Many things had happened in the past six months. For example:

First, Emperors Yan Huang and Jin Lu had returned to their proper places and were no longer running around the Jianghu with Li Yue.

Second, despite her reluctance and attempts to avoid it, Su Yingge was still summoned back to Tianyi Island by Su Tingsong to take over the Cao Gang. The reason why Su's father was in such a hurry to summon her back was unclear, but the main character Su Yingge was constantly cursing seemed to be Jin Lu.

Third, Qu Liushang was also summoned back to Yan Huang's side to serve, the reason being that Li Yue was not in the palace, so Qu Liushang was to accompany him...

Fourth, Ye Qianxun became the Inspector of Xiwu Nine Provinces, his duty being to monitor all officials of Xiwu, from high-ranking court officials to local clerks, on behalf of Huangfu Jue. Once any acts of corruption, abuse of power, or favoritism were discovered, Ye Qianxun had the power to act first and report later, provided the evidence was conclusive. In this way, Blood Shadow Palace was essentially transformed into a secret service and assassination agency of the court.

Of course, given Ye Qianxun's personality, he initially refused to do such a subordinate position. However, just over two months ago, Pei Qingyao suddenly decided to travel to the capital of Xiwu. Ye Qianxun was never one to flatter, but since his future mother-in-law was coming, he had to show some respect, so he traveled all the way to Lin Ying to accompany her, ostensibly to ensure her safety. Then Pei Qingyao made this request to him in a consultative tone.

Even now, Li Yue can't bear to think about his expression back then... However, since Pei Qingyao mentioned it, Li Yue believes it must be the work of that old fox, Guan Du. Since Huangfu Jue ascended the throne, he has been more benevolent than ruthless, and his leniency easily breeds evil. Guan Du is anxious but helpless. Having the Blood Shadow Palace, which has long been entrenched in Xiwu, act as the overseer of officials serves two purposes: firstly, the mere name of the official is intimidating; secondly, Ye Qianxun is indeed a ruthless killer, thus perfectly compensating for Huangfu Jue's lack of ruthlessness.

The only problem is that someone needs to persuade both of them. There is no one else in the world but Pei Qingyao.

And so... Ye Qianxun's fate is sealed.

Now, Li Yue only has the idle Yu Wuchen by her side. After learning he no longer bears the surname Yu, he no longer wants to manage the Yu Clan merchant group he painstakingly built, and has sold it to someone unknown. Now he just lives off Li Yue all day.

For the past six months, the two had been traveling and enjoying life, living a carefree life.

While they were enjoying themselves, others were not.

In the past six months, Yu Wuchen had received hundreds of letters from the Three Kingdoms offering him official positions, and even his brother, Ye Qianxun, had written a hesitant letter expressing his desire for him to manage the Blood Shadow Palace with him.

Yu Wuchen ignored them all. Finally free from all worries, he could live a blissful life with Li Yue; who cared about official positions?

Just as the other men, burdened with affairs, were filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment, yet unable to extricate themselves, Pei Qingyao made her move again.

Upon receiving news from Dongyi that Pei Qingyao was seriously ill, Li Yue and Yu Wuchen practically rushed to Yong'an.

At Cixi Palace, because it was the Empress Dowager's residence, Yu Wuchen couldn't enter casually. Li Yue went in alone and saw Pei Qingyao leaning listlessly against a cool pillow, with Yan Huang beside her, talking to her.

"Mother, what's wrong?" Before the maid could report, Li Yue rushed in impatiently.

Upon seeing Li Yue, Pei Qingyao's expression immediately became even more haggard than before. She forced a smile and reached out her hand, saying, "Li Yue, you've come."

Since their reunion, Pei Qingyao had always been energetic in front of Li Yue, never showing the slightest sign of weakness even after suffering so many injuries in the Holy Realm. Seeing Pei Qingyao without makeup and looking so listless for the first time, Li Yue felt a sudden pang of pain as if she had aged several years.

Li Yue sat on the edge of the bed, took her outstretched hand, and asked, "How did you suddenly fall ill? What did the imperial physician say? Did you take your medicine? What's wrong?" She turned to Yan Huang beside her and asked the last question.

After several months apart, she suddenly appeared. Yan Huang was staring intently at her. When she asked, he stammered, "This...this..."

Seeing that the usually composed Yan Huang was speechless, Li Yue assumed that Pei Qingyao's condition was serious and that he dared not tell her the truth. She immediately stood up and said, "No, I have to call Su Yingge over."

"Li Yue, don't worry, I'm fine. It's just that as people get older, they inevitably have some minor aches and pains. Plus, you're not around for a long time, and I miss you...Yan Huang, you go ahead and do your work. I want to talk to Li Yue alone." Pei Qingyao pulled Li Yue back.

Yan Huang agreed and left. The eunuchs and maids in the hall also withdrew.

Pei Qingyao moved closer to the bed and said to Li Yue, "Come here, let Mother take a good look at you."

Li Yue climbed onto the bed as instructed and sat beside her. Looking at her up close, she noticed that although Pei Qingyao's face was a little pale, her eyes were still bright and shining.

Pei Qingyao carefully examined her, then touched her hand, a smile spreading across her lips. "You're not tanned, you haven't lost weight, and there are no calluses on your hands. It seems Yu Wuchen has taken good care of you."

Li Yue nodded. "Yes, except for the occasional sweet porridge… cough, there's really nothing to complain about. But Mother, what exactly is wrong with you?"

Pei Qingyao patted her hand. "I just miss you. I arranged for you to marry Yan Huang, hoping you could stay by my side. But… alas, I'm a widow and orphan; I couldn't keep you. You don't know, when people get old, besides their children, there are very few things they care about. Without you by my side, my heart always feels empty and restless. I want to see you, but I don't know where you are. Sometimes when I'm feeling down, I talk to Yan Huang, but looking at him makes me feel guilty. You're not in the palace, and he refuses to take any concubines. At nineteen, I sleep alone every night, all alone and desolate…" At this point, Pei Qingyao seemed to have touched a raw nerve, and she began to wipe away tears.

Li Yue, already feeling a pang of sorrow at her mother's words, panicked upon seeing her tears welling up again. She quickly wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, saying, "I'm sorry, Mother, I was too willful. I'll move to the palace right away."

"Move back to the palace? How long can you stay? What about Yu Wuchen? You can't let him live here too," Pei Qingyao said.

Li Yue choked, lowering her eyes as if at a loss.

Pei Qingyao looked at her carefully, then sighed after a long while, saying, "Fine, it's your life, you decide. I'm old, I don't have many years left to live. I can't be with you forever. Do as you please. But if you don't want to stay here, I hope you can persuade Yan Huang to take a few concubines. He can't be left to guard you alone for the rest of his life. Those who haven't experienced the bitterness of being alone in an empty room won't know." Having said that, she turned away and lay down on the bed, silent.

“Mother, what are you saying? You’re only forty.” Li Yue reached out and shook her arm, whispering.

“If I have to spend the rest of my life in this pain of missing you and not being able to see you, I’d rather die sooner.” Pei Qingyao said quietly.

Li Yue became anxious, scratching her head for a while, and said, “How about this, I’ll live in the palace, and then get a house near Yong’an, and the others can live there, Mother, what do you think?”

“Then you’ll be running back and forth every day? That’s too tiring.” Pei Qingyao turned around.

Li Yue scratched her forehead, troubled. "What should I do? I don't want Mother and Yan Huang to be sad for me, and I don't want them to be sad for me either, but I don't have any magic powers..."

Pei Qingyao sat up, thought for a long time, and said, "Mother built a palace on the banks of the beautiful Li River near Yong'an, but no one has lived there yet. Why don't you live there? Anyone who misses you can go there to see you. It'll be convenient for Mother and Yan Huang to visit you, and it won't restrict your freedom. What do you think?"

"Li River Palace...when was it built? I don't think I've heard Yan Huang mention it." Li Yue asked.

"It was built on a whim not long ago. Mother originally wanted to live there, but she's not in the mood for it alone. How about Mother takes you to see it tomorrow?" Pei Qingyao suggested.

"Your body...is it alright?" Li Yue hesitated.

Pei Qingyao smiled and took her hand, saying, "You are my elixir of life. The moment you arrived, all my ailments vanished."

"Oh, alright then." Seeing Pei Qingyao's face flush instantly, Li Yue vaguely sensed something was amiss, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"Alright, it's getting late. Go and spend some time with Yan Huang tonight. It's been months since you've been together. Don't make a perfectly healthy man sick from holding it in." Pei Qingyao pushed her off the bed.

Hearing this, Li Yue's face turned bright red, and she stammered, "Mother, you…you…"

"Go quickly, go quickly. It's not just him. In my opinion, besides Yu Wuchen, the others are all in danger of getting sick from holding it in. Since you've offended them, you have to take responsibility. This hardship is your own doing." Pei Qingyao admonished her without batting an eye.

Faced with such a mother, Li Yue finally gave in and ran away with a bright red face. The

next

morning, Li Yue, who had been tormented by Yan Huang all night, was still lying on the bed with a sore back when Pei Qingyao came to wake her up, saying that it was hot in August and that setting off early would help her escape the heat.

The mother and daughter boarded the phoenix carriage and arrived at the palace beside the Li River, which Pei Qingyao had mentioned, in less than an hour.

The clear Li River, like a winding jade ribbon, meandered through the picturesque green mountains. A beautifully designed suspension bridge, like a rainbow piercing the sun, spanned it. At both ends of the bridge, a magnificent yet elegant palace complex was partially hidden among the green trees. A light mist from the mountains veiled the eaves of the palaces, making it appear like a fairyland.

Li Yue stared at a flock of egrets flying over the palace on the opposite bank, and stood there for a long while, murmuring, "Mother, isn't this palace a bit too big? Why are there two parts connected by a suspension bridge?"

Pei Qingyao didn't answer, but led her to the palace on this side. Li Yue looked up at the name of the palace and was stunned again.

"Niulang Palace? Mother, what kind of name is that?" Li Yue scratched her head.

Pei Qingyao dismissed the eunuchs and maids following her and said, "The palace on the other side of the river is called 'Weaver Girl Palace,' and the suspension bridge over the Li River is called 'Magpie Bridge.' What

do you think?

Mother Empress has arranged it well, hasn't she?" Li Yue asked doubtfully, "Mother Empress, didn't you say this was a palace you built for yourself? Why did you give it such a suggestive name? Could it be that you're thinking of a second spring..." Before she could finish speaking, Pei Qingyao slapped her on the back of the head, blushing and scolding, "What second spring? No manners! This was built for you."

Li Yue rubbed her head and pouted, complaining, "Ouch, that hurts! Your grip was too strong." "So big, doesn't look sick at all."

Pei Qingyao felt guilty, coughed twice, and said, "It's all because of you."

Li Yue looked up, then looked at the opposite side. The glazed tiles on the palace were spotless, and the painted colors on the eaves were as new as if they had just been painted. Her thoughts raced, and she realized what was going on. She raised an eyebrow at Pei Qingyao and said, "Oh... I understand, Mother. Actually, you weren't sick at all. You pretended to be sick to trick me into coming back because the palace here is finished, and you want me to live here, right? Hmm? Is that it?" "

It's rare for me to use such a little trick and you still see through it. Fine, if you don't want to, just pretend I didn't say anything. Let's go." Pei Qingyao turned around dejectedly and was about to leave.

"Oh, Mother, I didn't say I didn't want to. You've put so much effort into building this palace for me, how could I not live here? But, Mother, you only need one palace, why go through all that trouble building two on either side of the Li River? Such a huge project must have cost a fortune, right? Was it all from the Dongyi Kingdom's treasury?" Li Yue asked.

Seeing that she was willing to live there, Pei Qingyao perked up again and said, "If we build them all together, wouldn't it become like a palace? How boring! You can live in the Weaver Girl Palace on the other side of the river, and your men can stay in the Cowherd Palace when they come. You can choose whichever one you want to meet across the Magpie Bridge at night, how romantic!"

"Uh... that's not a good idea," Li Yue said awkwardly.

"What's wrong with it? Do you expect me to travel back and forth between the three kingdoms every day to see them? So what if he's an emperor? Yan Huang is an emperor, he has to come here to see you, and so do other emperors. If he's afraid of the distance and the fatigue and refuses to come, he probably doesn't care much about you, so just kick him out," Pei Qingyao said confidently.

Li Yue wiped her sweat and changed the subject, saying, "Mother, such a huge project must have emptied the Dongyi treasury, right?"

Pei Qingyao smiled smugly and said, "No, I didn't touch Dongyi's money. It was all your betrothal gifts."

"My betrothal gifts?" Li Yue was astonished.

Pei Qingyao's smile faded, and she said, "What? Are you upset that your mother took advantage of your betrothal gifts?"

Li Yue came to her senses and cleared her throat, saying, "No, I... I just wanted to know, cough, who gave the betrothal gifts?"

Pei Qingyao thought for a moment and counted on her fingers, "Jin Lu was the first to send them, the second was Yu Wuchen, the third was Ye Qianxun, the fourth was Su Yingge, the fifth was Murong Juan, and the sixth was Huangfu Jue. Hmm, that's all. Even after building these two palaces, we didn't use them all. Your mother has put the rest in Dongyi's treasury for you."

"Wait, Mother, you said Huangfu Jue? He sent betrothal gifts?" Li Yue asked.

"Yes, I accepted them too," Pei Qingyao said with a smile.

"Mother, how could you... accept him?" Li Yue asked anxiously.

"Li Yue, what is the most important thing in life? To be courageous, responsible, and grateful." At this point, Pei Qingyao looked around and, seeing that the servants were all standing at a safe distance, continued to reprimand Li Yue in a serious tone: "You, not only did you pretend to be crazy while drunk and take his virginity, but you also repeatedly toyed with his body and soul. Later, when Su Yingge came, you abandoned him after using him, throwing him away like a worn-out shoe. How can anyone in the world be as heartless as you?"

"Mother, Mother!" Li Yue's eyes widened in disbelief.

"You don't need to explain. Explaining is just covering up. Huangfu Jue looks like an honest, simple-minded boy. If you said he pounced on you, I would never believe it. Since he's so sincere and devoted to you, and you were the one who forced yourself on him, you should take responsibility for him. Besides, he almost lost his life to save Mother. He's the Emperor of Xiwu, and Mother has nothing to repay him with. You are Mother's most precious treasure, and Mother doesn't want to owe him a debt of gratitude for the rest of her life, so she had no choice but to give you to him as a token of her gratitude," Pei Qingyao said matter-of-factly.

"Mother, it's not like that..." Guan Du, that shameless old man, was driving Li Yue crazy. Huangfu Jue would never say these things. Since Mother knew, who else could it be but that old fox Guan Du who would gossip about it?

Before Li Yue could speak, Pei Qingyao interrupted her again, saying, "Oh, I know, it's easy to get tired of eating too much at once. That child is just honest and doesn't know how to play hard to get, so you always succeed. But you're quite the womanizer, getting tired of him in just half a month? Yu Wuchen has been with you for over five months, hasn't he? Are you tired of him too? Try something different. Huangfu Jue might not be good at sweet talk, but he's so naive and clumsy, he must be the gentlest in bed, right? It's not easy for a woman to find a man who is considerate and gentle in bed, especially since he's not bad himself—handsome and strong. A few months ago, I noticed his skin was even whiter than when he was fighting, and he looks even better now. Most importantly, didn't he have a childhood sweetheart named Jiang Hanyu? Your mother accidentally killed her. As the saying goes, debts must be repaid. If you owe an empress, you have to repay him with an empress. Li Yue, you're your only daughter, will you fulfill this wish for your mother?"

"Mother, did you really kill Jiang Hanyu?" Although she had suspected this before, Li Yue was still surprised to hear Pei Qingyao say it so casually.

"Keep your voice down. What will I do as your mother-in-law if it gets to Huangfu Jue's ears? Cough, actually, it wasn't intentional. It's just that the mountain path was too narrow, and my people accidentally pushed and fell down... Never mind that. The Empress Dowager sent out invitations for them to come here for a small gathering to discuss your marriage with them. They should arrive in the next few days if nothing unexpected happens. Six people, I think we should have the wedding ceremony together to avoid trouble." Pei Qingyao said.

Li Yue was completely exasperated by her unreasonable argument. Hearing the last sentence, she exclaimed, "The wedding ceremony together? What about the bridal chamber?"

Pei Qingyao was stunned. After thinking about it, six against one... Li Yue's life was probably in danger. "Well, let's do it one at a time. We can ask for their opinions once everyone is here."

"Mother, about Huangfu Jue..." Li Yue wanted to discuss Huangfu Jue with Pei Qingyao again.

"Come on, Mother will take you to see your Weaver Girl Palace." Before she could finish speaking, Pei Qingyao pulled her up and turned to leave.

Li Yue sighed; it seemed that Guan Du and his group had done their job of working for her mother.

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