Qin Qianluo took in Yu Ji's reaction, and felt as if a cold boulder had struck her heart, shattering her last shred of hope like a bubble.

Her lips twitched slightly, revealing a bitter smile, a smile filled with endless bitterness and self-mockery, like a withered flower in late autumn, showing utter desolation.

She knew that her thought just now was nothing more than an unrealistic delusion born out of desperation.

You should know that Feng Qingyun and Long Nanzhi are legendary divine beasts with the power to reach the heavens and the earth!

Their existence seemed to transcend the laws of heaven and earth; their power was so great that it could change the world and reverse the course of history.

However, even such a powerful divine beast is helpless in the face of such a complicated and extremely difficult situation, and can only sigh in despair.

The Imperial Preceptor, though among mortals she possessed extraordinary wisdom and abilities and was highly respected.

But in the end, he was just a mortal being. How could he possibly have the power to reverse the situation in the face of such a predicament that seemed like a divine punishment?

She sighed softly, a sigh that seemed to emanate from the deepest part of her soul, carrying with it a heart full of loss, melancholy, helplessness, and a sense of powerlessness against fate.

The sigh echoed slowly in the almost oppressively quiet room.

It was as if a thick veil of sorrow had been added to the space, further enhancing the heartbreaking atmosphere.

Then, she slowly shifted her gaze away from Yu Ji, her movements slow and heavy, as if even moving her eyeballs required immense effort.

Her gaze finally settled on Su Jinyun, her eyes filled with the weariness of someone who had experienced many hardships, yet within that weariness, there was also a faint hint of anticipation for the unknown.

She parted her lips slightly and asked softly, "Jin Yun, is it possible that His Majesty will arrive in the capital tonight?"

Her voice was as soft as a breeze brushing against the strings of a harp, trembling slightly, yet it seemed to carry an invisible force, vibrating gently in the air.

Upon hearing Qin Qianluo's question, Su Jinyun tilted her long, elegant neck slightly forward and nodded gently in acknowledgment.

Her movements were slow and steady, like a lotus swaying in a gentle breeze, exuding grace and composure.

Her eyes were bright and deep, like a clear spring, exuding an unquestionable certainty, as if everything was already clear in her eyes.

Then, she parted her lips slightly, her voice clear yet gentle, like a mountain stream.

He said slowly, "His Majesty has sent a message back, clearly stating that I can return to the palace tonight."

The reason why everyone made the crucial decision to seal the evil spirit within Ning Yuancheng's body was actually due to a number of complex and well-thought-out considerations.

After all, Ning Yuancheng was no ordinary person; he was the Crown Prince, on whom the Emperor placed great hopes, carrying the future and hopes of the entire dynasty.

From his childhood, the emperor devoted countless efforts to him, like a craftsman carefully carving a rough jade.

From his innocent and ignorant childhood, he has been carefully taught and nurtured with all his might.

The Emperor must be extremely anxious and concerned about the Crown Prince's current bizarre condition, and he must have countless questions about the reasons behind it.

Naturally, he wanted to personally intervene and thoroughly investigate the matter to the end, leaving no room for ambiguity or oversight.

It was based on such comprehensive and thorough consideration that Yu Ji only temporarily sealed the evil spirit, in order to leave the emperor the opportunity to deal with it personally.

Yu Ji herself was extremely curious about the true identity of this heretical sect, and that curiosity burned like a raging fire in her heart.

Recalling how that heretical Taoist dared to shamelessly claim to be her master's uncle, such absurd and astonishing statement.

It was like a bolt from the blue, stirring up a storm of emotions within her, making it impossible for her to let go of the shock.

Later, filled with doubt and anticipation, Yu Ji specifically consulted the highly respected and knowledgeable Uncle-Master Xu Wu.

She told him the whole story in detail, hoping to get even the smallest clue from Uncle Void.

Like a traveler groping in the dark, longing to find a glimmer of light.

However, when Master Xu Wu heard about this, he was also completely bewildered and confused, his eyes revealing a complete lack of understanding of the situation.

In the long and rich river of memories of Master Wuwu, the sect has always been known for its strict rules and upright conduct, with everyone adhering to their duties and the atmosphere being harmonious and peaceful.

I have never heard of any elder committing such a heinous and despicable act as betraying their sect.

This undoubtedly deepened Yu Ji's doubts, like a fog that was increasingly difficult to dispel.

At this moment, if the soul that had just been sealed were not still in a state of chaos and unconsciousness, it would be impossible to ask any questions.

Yu Ji was probably already unable to suppress the surging curiosity in her heart, and wished she could immediately use all her skills to awaken that evil path and get to the bottom of it.

We absolutely must get to the bottom of this and find out exactly what happened.

Now, everything seems to be gradually calming down, as if the dust has settled. However, everyone knows that this is just the calm before the storm.

At this moment, everyone waited quietly for the emperor to return to the palace, as if they were waiting for a sovereign who held the reins of power and could judge all the troubles in the world to descend.

The entire Imperial Study was filled with a subtle atmosphere that was both tense and oppressive, yet also tinged with anticipation and longing.

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