In ordinary times, the emperor was known for his kind and benevolent image, treating his ministers like a warm and gentle spring breeze, caring for them in every possible way.

It makes everyone feel as if they are basking in the warm sun, and they are grateful to the emperor and loyal to him.

But they also clearly understood that the emperor's majesty was sacred and inviolable, and that beneath that seemingly gentle exterior lay a terrifying rage as fierce as thunder.

Once you anger the emperor, the consequences are unimaginable, like falling into an abyss of darkness from which there is no return. Even being shattered to pieces is not enough to describe the tragedy.

A single careless word or action could bring utterance and destruction to oneself and one's entire family, ruining centuries of family glory in an instant.

Therefore, even though they found the matter utterly absurd and ridiculous, they could only suppress the surging laughter within them.

He suppressed these complex emotions deep inside, stood respectfully to the side with a calm expression, and pretended not to have noticed anything.

It was as if the reasons given by the emperor were reasonable, impeccable, well-thought-out, and beyond question.

They could only pray silently that this somewhat embarrassing farce would pass quickly and that the court would return to its former peace and order.

Master Xuwu, having long held the position of Celestial Master, possesses unfathomable cultivation attainments. He has long since transcended the many entanglements of the mortal world and comprehended the true essence of the Great Dao between heaven and earth.

His discerning eyes were like the blazing sun piercing through the clouds, revealing everything in the world. How could he not see the emperor's subtle and hidden thoughts?

However, he held a deep sense of awe for all things in the world.

Knowing full well that it would be inappropriate to disturb a newlywed couple, especially since they might be someone with great fortune.

Surrounded by a mysterious and powerful aura, it is like an auspicious star hidden in the mortal world, radiating a unique light and aura.

If one's momentary carelessness and recklessness cause such a person, who is destined for great fortune, to become displeased, it could very likely have an immeasurable impact on one's spiritual practice.

The path of spiritual practice is like sailing against the current; every step is fraught with hardship and challenges, and a slight misstep could lead to the loss of all previous efforts.

He naturally wanted to avoid the risk of disrupting his own cultivation energy.

Moreover, the waiting time is only six days.

Compared to his countless years of cultivation, which spanned countless seasons and seemed as long as the changing of the sea and the transformation of the land, it was as short as a shooting star streaking across the sky, and really nothing at all.

After such careful consideration, Master Xuwu's expression remained calm and composed, like a still lake without a ripple.

With a slight movement, his tall and graceful figure moved, and the wide Taoist robe he wore swayed gently like a cloud dancing in the wind.

Like an ancient pine tree swaying in the wind in the mountains, it exudes a transcendent charm.

He slowly and gently nodded, his movements elegant and steady, as if carrying the wisdom accumulated over the years.

Then, his voice, gentle and mellow, like a mountain spring, echoed softly in the silent court.

He replied, "This humble Taoist is foolish and dull, and has not seen the full picture. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me."

Now that I know our marriage is in full swing, how could I dare to disturb you? I wish to stay in the capital for the next six years, and after that time has passed, I will come again with a sincere heart to inquire about the palace.

I apologize for any inconvenience caused and take my leave now. May Your Majesty be well.

After speaking, he bowed respectfully, his posture as upright as a pine tree, displaying the dignity and solemnity of Taoism.

With a gentle flick of his sleeves, he seemed to carry the leisurely air of a mountain breeze, and also seemed to contain the righteous spirit of heaven and earth, before turning around and leaving with composure.

The figure gradually disappeared from everyone's sight, yet it seemed to leave behind a mysterious and profound Daoist aura in the air.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, his gaze seemingly drawn by an invisible force.

Clinging tightly to the increasingly distant and elegant figure of the Void Daoist, his eyes rippled with astonishment.

At this moment, Master Xuwu stood tall and slender, like a lone pine tree standing alone amidst towering mountains.

The wide Taoist robe fluttered as he walked, as if telling a story of a Taoist immortal in the wind.

His steps were calm and steady, each step seemingly treading on the strings of time, playing a melody that transcended the mundane world.

In the blink of an eye, he walked further and further away towards the palace gate, his back view like a wisp of ethereal cloud drifting away from the mortal world.

The emperor's heart was in turmoil as he secretly wondered: Is he really leaving so decisively?

Based on his understanding of Master Xuwu, the master's obsession with finding the person who bears the mission of protecting the nation's destiny was as deep as Jingwei filling the sea, unwavering in his determination.

I thought the Taoist priest would argue his case logically, using his profound eloquence to persuade me to change my mind, even if it meant going against me to the very end.

But what he saw before him was that the Taoist priest turned and left so easily, without the slightest hesitation, which greatly surprised him and filled him with suspicion.