Chapter 172 [Alien] Returns Home
"Who made my daughter unhappy?" The Queen Mother came out and saw this scene, feeling dissatisfied.
When everyone saw the queen mother coming, they all knelt down and saluted.
Seeing her backer coming, Ye Ying'er hurried to the Queen Mother's side.
"Your Highness, it's cold and windy outside. I can handle these things myself. There's no need to come out."
The Queen Mother gently patted the back of Ye Ying'er's hand.
"Mother." Ye Hean called softly, "Your son is here to congratulate you on your birthday."
"Well, in that case, please stand up and take your seats."
The banquet went smoothly. Mu Chi sat there and many people came to toast him. He drank so much that he became a little confused for a moment.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty," he stood up, "I'm a little drunk, I'm going out for some fresh air."
After getting approval, Mu Chi took Hua Jin away from their seats.
Mu Chi looked at the crescent moon in the sky, felt the evening breeze, and instantly became much more awake.
"Master, this emperor looks so strange. What did he say to you?"
"He said he found a way to achieve immortality. I think it has something to do with those missing disciples from various sects." Mu Chi replied.
"But there are so many people. Unless they are dead and buried alive, there is no way they can be hidden in a palace."
Mu Chi nodded. Hua Jin had investigated outside the palace, but did not see anyone from the various sects. No one knew that anyone from the various sects had come to Yandu, which was very strange.
With so many people coming here, even if they hide their whereabouts, it is impossible that they would leave no traces, so how is it possible that no one knows about this?
And that princess, she saw through my identity at a glance, there's something wrong with her.
"But if people from various sects died, there would definitely be immortal energy scattered around. Here, everything is peaceful, without even a trace of demonic energy or devilish aura." Hua Jin said, "Except for that princess, Master, the princess has devilish aura."
"What did you say?" Mu Chi raised his eyes.
"There's one thing, vaguely visible. Master's eyes were fixed on the Emperor just now, and she didn't notice it. But I saw it. It was when things were very quiet just now, and she seemed to be angry." Hua Jin said his speculation, "Master, was it her who did it?"
Mu Chi was about to answer when a familiar voice sounded behind him.
"It's not me." Ye Ying'er stepped forward. "What are you two doing sneaking around here?"
Hua Jin immediately became alert.
"Who are you? What's your purpose in sneaking into the palace disguised as Mu Xiuwen?"
"Who are you? Don't you know to tell others your identity before asking?" Hua Jin really disliked this arrogant and rude princess. He was very direct in expressing his dissatisfaction to anyone.
"Why should I tell you this? This is the imperial palace. It's not a place where just anybody can come in. Be smart and leave now. It's best to get out of Yandu."
Mu Chi smiled and said, "The princess has something else in her words."
Ye Ying'er raised her head and said, "Don't be ungrateful."
"Since you can tell that I am a cultivator, I guess you are not an ordinary person either."
"Yes, I'm not an ordinary person." After saying that, Ye Ying'er pulled out the whip from her waist and lashed the ground hard. In an instant, the bricks on the ground cracked. She pointed at the two people and said, "If you don't accept my toast, you'll have to drink the forfeit!"
Seeing this, Hua Jin made a hand gesture, but was stopped by Mu Chi.
"Ying'er, what are you doing!" Ye Hean's voice came from a distance. He hurried over and stood between the two of them. "I indulge you, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want in the palace!"
"Yes, Ying'er knows she is wrong." After saying that, Ye Ying'er put away the whip and left.
"Xiu Wen, are you okay?"
Mu Chi shook his head.
"As you know, she's been spoiled by the Queen Mother and has become increasingly lawless. However, I didn't expect her to pursue you so relentlessly. Don't bother with her. She's not a bad person by nature."
"I know."
"You are drunk today, so go home early."
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
Mu Chi originally wanted to wait until Ye Hean left before leaving, but he didn't expect Ye Hean to wave his hand and watch him go, so he had to leave first.
Out of his sight, a man in black walked up to Ye Hean.
"Have you found the person?"
The man in black shook his head.
"Add more men and horses. I want to see someone tonight."
"yes."
In a corner of the palace, Mu Chi and Hua Jin knocked out two young eunuchs and changed their clothes.
"Master, this emperor looks a bit cowardly. Is he really the emperor? Master, forgive me, I'm just guessing, but he seems very..." Hua Jin couldn't think of a word to describe Ye Hean's attitude towards Ye Ying'er. "He doesn't seem to dote on the princess that much. He's very afraid of her. The emperor also knows that the princess is not an ordinary person."
"I don't blame you for thinking this way. He wasn't originally the heir to the throne." Mu Chi took out the round jade from his waist. This was a gift from his master. It could transform into anything he wanted and could also find places with abundant spiritual energy. "Let's not talk about this for now. Let's get down to business."
If the people from all the major sects were all in the palace, and if his guess was correct, they should all be imprisoned in the same place, then even if their cultivation was sealed, the spiritual energy around them would be extremely abundant.
Mu Chi bit his fingertip and smeared the blood on the round jade, and then the blood turned into a silk thread to guide the way.
They came to an attic with a plaque that read "Star Attic". The attic was brightly lit. As soon as they took a step inside, a sound came from inside the attic.
“Who is it?”
The door was opened, and a man was seen wearing a black star robe with sharp edges between his eyebrows and eyes.
"Xiao Jin."
Mu Chi called out, and Hua Jin cast a spell to control the man in place.
They walked in and found it filled with books. In the center of the attic stood a desk with some divination tools on it. This was the residence of the Imperial Master.
"Who are you? You..." He suddenly noticed what Mu Chi was holding. "What is your relationship with Dongfang Liu?"
Mu Chi turned around, thought for a moment, and said, "He is my senior brother."
The Imperial Master was silent for a moment, then he said, "The person you are looking for is not here. Let's go quickly and leave the palace."
"Where are they?"
"I don't know either. Anyway, the palace is not safe."
The more you say this, the more it seems like there's something fishy going on in the palace.
"Who are you?"
"I'm a friend of your senior brother. You should leave quickly. The cultivators who came a few days ago are all gone. You couldn't have failed to notice. I don't want my old friends to fall into danger. Leave as soon as possible."
Mu Chi carefully looked at the attic and found nothing wrong. He said to Hua Jin, "Forgetfulness spell."
Before the Imperial Master could speak, Hua Jin had already cast the spell in his hand: "You didn't see anyone tonight, and nothing happened."
Then the national teacher nodded slowly, walked to the desk, sat down, and continued divination.
"Master, are you leaving just like that?"
"No, there's a problem here."
There was nothing special about the place Yuanyu pointed to, and the Dongfang Liu that the National Master had just asked about was not his senior brother, but his master.
He had never heard his master mention such a good friend. Moreover, as far as he knew, his master had never left the world of cultivation since he entered the Hidden Valley, so it was impossible for him to know the National Master.
"There's something wrong with the Imperial Master." Mu Chi looked up at the crescent moon in the sky, which was covered by clouds.
Meeting the Imperial Preceptor again today reminded him of some past events. It was because of the Imperial Preceptor's prediction that "the twins of the Zhenbei Marquis might affect the fate of the nation" that one of his sons had to die to resolve this crisis. His parents, relying on the Empress Dowager's support, were fearless, but the Empress Dowager unexpectedly decided to abandon one of their sons.
So his parents saved the older one and abandoned the younger one, pushing him out. The empress dowager gave him poisoned wine, and he thought he was dead. When he woke up, he found himself in a foreign place. After wandering for a few days, he met his cousin Ye Yuanqing.
He didn't understand before and could only obey his parents. Now it seems that the imperial teacher must have lied to him.
He took one last look at the Star Loft and left.
"But there are indeed no traces of the various sects here. Let's go."
They changed back into their own clothes and walked to the palace gate.
Because of today's palace banquet, the palace gates were not locked.
The carriage they rented had left, so they could only leave on foot. As they were walking, someone suddenly emerged from the darkness.
"Xiu Wen!"
Mu Chi turned his head and saw the occupant of the carriage lifting the curtain and looking at him. He was touched by this scene. The person in front of him was very different from what he remembered. His temples were gray and he looked much older.
"father."
"Get in the car."
Mu Chi got on the carriage, while Hua Jin and another servant sat outside.
"His Majesty sent you to the outskirts of the city. Why did you leave without a word, without even telling your family, and you've been gone for six days." The Marquis of Zhenbei was very worried. "It would have been fine if you had gone, but you didn't even come home after returning. When has my Zhenbei Marquisate ever needed you to serve the Emperor?"
"father……"
"You shouldn't have gone to this palace banquet. The princess is the daughter of the eldest princess and a demon cultivator from the upper cultivation world. She's also favored by the empress dowager and has a perverse personality. She's also determined to make you her husband. Did you go and see her today?"
"Yeah." Mu Chi suddenly saw his relatives and didn't know what to say for a moment.
"She must be giving you a hard time again. You should avoid going to the palace. She is the most untouchable person in the entire Yandu. Even His Majesty is afraid of her." The Marquis of Zhenbei thought for a moment, "But His Majesty has been making some moves recently. Those cultivators disappeared inexplicably a few days ago. Perhaps His Majesty wants to punish the princess."
Mu Chi raised his eyes and asked, "Monk?"
Marquis Zhenbei: "It was the day you left Yandu that so many people disappeared. This matter is definitely not that simple. The Marquis Zhenbei's Mansion has made too many enemies, and the Queen Mother has a rift with us. We should avoid their sharp edge for the time being and be tolerant."
"father……"
"Um?"
Mu Chi didn't say anything, and the Marquis of Zhenbei slapped him hard on the back of his head.
"What's wrong with you today? You've been bullied by that princess and you've become so quiet."
"Didn't Dad say we should avoid the enemy's sharp edge and just be tolerant for the time being?..."
Mu Chi was a little dazed. He was now Mu Xiuwen, and his father also treated him as Mu Xiuwen. It felt so good to be back with his family.
The year he was sentenced to death, his mind was as clear as a mirror, he understood everything, and knew that only his death could save his family. His parents were also forced to do so, so they became closer to Mu Xiuwen.
If Mu Xiuwen really came back one day, what would he do? He wouldn't have a place to stand in Yandu, let alone in the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
"Yes, you, even though you're married, still have the mentality of a child. I don't ask you to achieve anything great. If you're successful in the court, have a title to inherit, and hold military power, I'll be at peace in my grave if you don't lose all of these."
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?"
They are really, really nice to Mu Xiuwen.
In the past, I had a master and fellow disciples in Yinyou Valley, and I thought these could make up for the family affection. Later, I found that family affection is family affection, and no other emotion can replace it.
"Nothing. I wanted to discuss the matter between the princess and you with the Queen Mother today." The Marquis of Zhenbei shook his head. "You are already married. Dad knows that you and Qiu Rou have a deep affection for each other, and he also knows that you will naturally not let her suffer any grievances. The Queen Mother has become estranged from us because of this. I don't know what kind of magic potion the Princess has poured into my sister to make her estranged from us to this extent. Eh..."
Just as Mu Chi was about to speak, the carriage stopped.
"Home."
Mu Chi followed the Marquis of Zhenbei out of the carriage. He looked up at the plaque that read "Mu Mansion".
"I heard that Liangzhou has beautiful scenery. Sangsang is very ill, and Qiurou has been taking care of him recently. When Sangsang recovers, you can go to Liangzhou to have some fun."
"yes."
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