In the palace
The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his eyes shining with his persistent pursuit of immortality.
His face was pale, but his eyes were extremely sharp, as if he could see through everything.
In recent days, he has been obsessed with the art of maintaining youthful appearance and health, and has devoted almost all his energy to it.
Shangguan Qing stood in front of the prince, his posture was respectful, but there was a hint of shrewdness in his eyes.
He knew the emperor's weakness and understood how to take advantage of this opportunity.
He took a step forward, his voice gentle but firm: "Your Majesty, I have recently developed a new method to preserve youthful appearance, which is even more effective."
The emperor's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked eagerly, "Oh? What's the magic trick?"
I had previously recuperated according to Shangguan Qing's method, and my health had improved significantly. Now that there was a new method, the Emperor was naturally very concerned.
Shangguan Qing explained the new method in detail.
The emperor praised repeatedly.
Shangguan Qing took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, I have always been single, and now I want to pray to God for a beautiful woman to accompany me."
He wants to marry Song Yueyue.
The time has finally come for this dream.
The emperor frowned, pondering for a moment before speaking slowly, "Shangguan Qing, your anti-aging technique is a national treasure and must not fall into the hands of outsiders. I have a princess who is both talented and beautiful. How about you marry her? That way, your anti-aging technique can remain in the royal family forever."
Shangguan Qing was startled; he hadn't expected the emperor to be so decisive. But he quickly calmed himself and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty is wise, but I am loyal to you. Even if I didn't marry the princess, I would still devote myself to studying the secret arts."
The emperor narrowed his eyes.
He looked Shangguan Qing up and down.
He was very kind to Shangguan Qing. Not only did he build a separate courtyard for him, he also promised him a position second only to the emperor.
He actually disobeyed for a little girl like Song Yueyue?
What is the charm of Song Yueyue?
No matter what, he would never let Shangguan Qing's anti-aging technique fall into the hands of outsiders. He has always been pursuing the unattainable dream of immortality.
"Please think carefully about my proposal. I am tired. Please go down."
Shangguan Qing had no choice but to retreat first.
Shangguan Qing stood outside the palace, looking at the distant sky, his heart surging.
His mind was in a tangled mess, and he felt helpless yet determined about the emperor's proposal.
He recalled the hardships he had gone through to get to where he is today, and every step was filled with sweat and tears.
The reason why he worked so hard was just for Song Yueyue, the woman he loved deeply. In his heart, if Song Yueyue was not there, then all the glory and honor would lose their meaning.
"If I can't marry her, what's the point of all these years?" Shangguan Qing said to himself, his voice revealing deep helplessness.
After Shangguan Qing left the palace, the emperor ordered someone to monitor his every move in the mansion.
He decided not to leave any hidden dangers.
The emperor summoned his most trusted eunuch, Eunuch Li.
"Eunuch Li, you should take care of this matter yourself. Make sure to find out Song Yueyue's background." The emperor's voice was filled with unquestionable majesty.
Eunuch Li, despite his age, remained agile and nimble. He nodded silently, understanding. Though his face showed little emotion, the weight of this mission weighed heavily on his heart. He knew this investigation would involve complex relationships within and beyond the palace, requiring utmost caution at every step.
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