Upon hearing Gu Jingyan's words, Shen Zhao immediately felt a headache coming on: "You mean Yu Xiyan hasn't returned to the capital?"
"Two months ago, two elders claiming to be from the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land delivered an invitation to the Holy Son's wedding. His Majesty departed and has not returned since."
After extensive inquiries, it was determined that His Majesty is most likely still within the Northern Region. With the court and state affairs so busy, if His Majesty doesn't return soon, chaos will ensue.
Please, considering our childhood friendship, help me find His Majesty!
Upon hearing this, Mu Qiuyao snorted coldly: "That's your Yin Dynasty's own business. Why should outsiders help her when Yu Xiyan is in trouble?"
Gu Jingyan said urgently, "How dare you address His Majesty by his given name!"
"What? Is the Empress of the Great Yin Dynasty so great?" Mu Qiuyao's cold eyes flashed. "What use is it if your empress doesn't return to court to find us?"
Who knows, she might be keeping a gigolo on the side, planning to elope like young lovers.
"How dare you slander His Majesty..."
"Alright! Stop arguing!"
Shen Zhao quickly stopped the pointless argument: "I'll help with this on my way."
Mu Qiuyao said with displeasure, "What, kid, are you planning to rekindle your old flame? I'm warning you, don't you dare let me look down on you."
There are plenty of good women in the world, don't get hung up on one. The problem is, this one's a damn old, crooked tree, the kind that won't even let you water it.
"Go away and play somewhere else, I'm not as bored as you."
"snort……"
Mu Qiuyao's face was full of disdain, and her eyes were filled with a hint of jealousy.
Gu Jingyan grabbed Shen Zhao's hand: "I beg you, Shen Zhao, the situation in the Northern Region is chaotic right now. I can't move an inch here. Please, in consideration of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Emeritus's kindness in raising you, please... cough cough cough..."
Shen Zhao sighed softly and comforted him, "Brother Gu, please rest here for now. I will investigate this matter thoroughly."
"Please." After saying that, Gu Jingyan drifted off to sleep.
Stepping out of the room, Mu Qiuyao sneered, "What? Are you worried now that your white moonlight has disappeared? If you want to go find her, then go ahead, don't worry about me."
Shen Zhao rolled his eyes at her: "If you can't speak properly, then shut up. If you really want me to leave, I won't hesitate."
"You think I really want to get involved in this mess in the Northern Region? If you're so capable, go and clean up this mess yourself."
Mu Qiuyao realized that Shen Zhao wasn't joking, so she quickly said, "I was just furious. But thinking about all the ridiculous things you did in your past life..."
Each one was astonishing; I thought you were going to... Okay, it's all my fault, don't hold it against me..."
Shen Zhao didn't buy it at all: "Enough nonsense. Instead of talking about what happened in the past life, let's think about how many dishes we can eat in this life. Aren't we about to set off? Hurry up and let's leave now."
"Aren't we waiting to leave tomorrow?"
"The sooner we get there, the sooner we can resolve this. I'm destined to be a workaholic; having you incompetent bunch like me means my future is going to be bleak."
Once I'm done with all this, I need to take a long vacation and completely let loose to soothe my strong heart. But then again, one thing at a time...
I'm fine with taking on this high-level game, but the appearance fee has to be substantial. You know the market rate right now, but considering our two months of friendship, I can give you a 9.98% discount.
"Tch~"
The two immediately set off for Biyun Palace.
As soon as they left the Heavenly Sword Sect, they ran into three familiar people.
"Elder Dugu?"
"You are... Shen Zhao!"
The newcomer was none other than Dugu Xin, the Grand Elder of the Heavenly Absolute Holy Land.
And Zhang Danfeng and Hu Guangshan, who delivered the invitations.
However, the three men were dressed in rags and looked haggard, clearly indicating that they had been having a very difficult time lately.
Dugu Xin thought that seeing Shen Zhao was already surprising, but when Mu Qiuyao stood in front of him with an icy demeanor, the three of them were completely dumbfounded.
The next moment, Dugu Xin knelt on the ground: "Greetings, Empress!"
Hu Guangshan and Zhang Danfeng immediately realized what was happening and hurriedly lowered their heads and prostrated themselves, saying, "Greetings, Empress!"
Mu Qiuyao frowned and questioned sharply, "Tianjue Holy Land is truly remarkable. In the two months I have been away, they have managed to create such a huge spectacle, stirring up trouble in the various states of the Northern Region. They have truly impressed me!"
Dugu Xin hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. I did not participate in the Northern Region rebellion. On the contrary, I was expelled from the Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land for opposing the sect leader's plot to usurp the throne, and I am being hunted down everywhere."
"Do you think that by saying this, I will spare your lives?" Mu Qiuyao had no intention of listening to Dugu Xin's words.
Dugu Xin was at a loss for words, unsure how to defend himself, when Hu Guangshan spoke up: "It's true, the Grand Elder wasn't lying. Since His Majesty's disappearance, the Sect Master has been listening to Lin Feng's lover's words and plotting to usurp the throne."
"Throughout the entire Heavenly Annihilation Holy Land, only the Grand Elder's lineage, along with Brother Zhang and myself, strongly opposed it. Unfortunately, our voices carried little weight, and we were instead branded as treacherous by the Sect Master."
Zhang Danfeng nodded repeatedly: "Yes, Your Majesty, look at the three of us dressed like this. If we were colluding with the sect leader, we wouldn't have fallen to such a state. Besides, the sect's spiritual salary from last month hasn't been paid yet, which is a huge loss."
Mu Qiuyao: "The Heavenly Absolute Holy Land has openly rebelled. According to the laws of the Immortal Dynasty, the entire sect should be wiped out. No matter how eloquent you are, you will surely die."
Zhang Danfeng and Hu Guangshan were both startled, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Brother Hu, it seems we're doomed to die anyway. If we'd known, we might as well have joined the rebellion."
"What nonsense! Do you think the sect leader and his lover Lin Feng, both of whom have an IQ of less than 250, can take over the entire Northern Region?"
If any of the reclusive sects in the Northern Region were to fart, it would be enough for them to smell for hundreds of years. Besides, with the Empress's return, how many more days can those villains keep jumping around?
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