Ultimately, all roads lead to the same destination.
The key to purging the court as quickly as possible is to be ruthless.
When the late emperor was alive, there were too many accumulated problems. When Xie Rang took over, it was already a mess. In addition, there was a power struggle, which led to another round of disputes. As a result, there were loopholes everywhere.
Yun Qing was originally insensitive to these court intrigues, but if she wanted to help Xie Rang, she had no choice but to learn slowly. Over time, she actually figured out some insights. However, due to invisible rules, she could not pass on anything that involved revealing the course of history in any way.
But emotions are an exception.
The rules can detect language behavior, but they can't control their emotional changes. It sounds strange, but it's a method they often use.
It's also a little secret that's unique to them.
Putting aside all her worries, Yun Qing was able to happily chat with Xie Rang: "Rules are rigid, but people are flexible. We still need to be more adaptable."
However, she was grateful for this loophole; otherwise, their covert operation wouldn't have been so successful.
"Um."
Only when he sent everyone away and stayed with Yun Qing could Xie Rang finally relax a little.
It is said that humans and ghosts are destined to be apart, yet they are able to be together in this strange state. It is hard to say that this is not a blessing from heaven.
Xie Rang coughed twice, and when Yun Qing turned her gaze, he discreetly hid his hand: "It's nothing, just a chill in the wind, I caught a bit of a cold."
Yun Qing stared at him intently and came to the conclusion: "No, you're lying to me."
"Alright, I can't hide it from you anymore." Xie Rang openly held out his palm for her to see, then lowered his eyes and asked, "Isn't this good? I want to be with you."
Yun Qing's soul was growing up, and she was no longer a child who knew nothing. Hearing these words, besides the emotions that inexplicably welled up, she also felt a dull, stifling feeling: "We are different. You must live well."
"What exactly is different?" Xie Rang grabbed her hand, pressing her for the first time, yet his voice remained as gentle as possible. "You come from the future, that's not a barrier between us... Yun Qing, do you really not feel any different towards me at all?"
These words were a bit harsh. After listening to them, Yun Qing calmed down for a long time before saying, "I don't know. I want to think about it some more."
Xie Rang pursed his lips and backed down: "No rush, I have no intention of forcing you. Take your time, I will let you see clearly."
In front of outsiders, Xie Rang was a ruthless and decisive emperor, but in front of Yun Qing, he completely restrained his claws and teeth. Even if he had many thoughts in his heart, he suppressed them without making a sound and had enough patience to wait.
Yun Qing fled the palace as if she were escaping.
As dusk fell, Xie Rang quickly regained his composure and calmly instructed the palace servants guarding outside: "Come in and light the lamps."
...
In order to pacify the border region, Xie Rang sent many people there.
The Rouran were cunning and targeted the weakest points. The Daxi treasury had been empty for a long time. If it weren't for the confiscation of many corrupt officials and the raising of funds from the people, there would have been no sufficient reserves to support it.
Even so, the losses were still heavy.
Xie Rang decided to personally lead the expedition.
Yun Qing wanted to go with him, but the rules seemed to have discovered her intentions and trapped her in the palace once again.
"This is so annoying." Yun Qing thought she had a pretty good temper and understood some of the reasons, but she was still annoyed by this invisible rule. She felt disappointed and said, "I can't go with you."
Xie Rang felt that this might not be a bad thing. He didn't want Yun Qing to see him covered in blood. He smiled and said, "It's okay. Just wait for me to come back in the capital."
Although the young emperor had grown up in the cold palace since childhood, his power as a member of the imperial family had grown stronger over the years. Yet, his gaze toward Yun Qing was burning hot: "I await your answer."
Yun Qing paused for a moment, but ultimately couldn't bring herself to refuse him: "We'll talk about it when you come back safely."
Xie Rang replied firmly, "Okay."
...
Yun Qing didn't wait for Xie Rang's safe return first; instead, she received the system that appeared beside her.
System 1130, in the form of a small ball of light, circled around her anxiously: "It's all over, it's all over, it's all over, how come so many years have passed?"
Yun Qing narrowed her eyes, staring at the unknown creature: "What are you?"
"I'm not a thing!" 1130 retorted in a childish voice, then realized something was off. "Pah, pah, pah, you can't say that. I'm a system, you know what a system is, right?"
Yun Qing knew, of course; she just had a premonition: "What are you doing here?"
"I'm sorry, due to my mistake, your soul has been lingering here for many years... I'm here to correct this mistake." 1130's voice sounded somewhat hesitant. "However, you've become too emotionally invested here, and are gradually being assimilated by this world, making things a bit difficult. But don't worry, I will definitely ensure your safe return!"
1130 practically patted his chest and guaranteed it, but it was just a ball of light, nothing at all.
Yun Qing grasped the key point: "Is this why my soul is growing?"
1130: "Yes, that's right."
Despite the significant delay, the arrival of 11:30 brought Yunqing hope of returning home. However, just as it said, Yunqing had invested too much emotion here, and at this point, she was somewhat... reluctant to go back.
Yun Qing remained silent for a while, then said, "Could you not rush me back?
“It won’t be quick,” 1130 replied. “I will only send you back after you have completely resolved your obsession with this place. Don’t worry, I will stay with you until then.”
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