"Empress Song seemed to be lost in thought. Could it be that she was unwilling to travel with this humble nun?"
“Master, I have important matters to attend to and I am afraid I cannot accompany you for the time being. I hope you will understand.”
Upon hearing this, Minghui looked at Song Yanran carefully, then closed her eyes and twirled the Buddhist beads on her wrist.
"This humble nun understands. Empress Song has already found someone she loves. This is truly a cause for celebration."
Song Yanran closed her phoenix eyes slightly: "What makes you say that, Master?"
Minghui said, "This humble nun just observed Empress Song's face. She appeared serene, but in reality, her spirit was radiant, her face glowing like a peach blossom."
Furthermore, the aura emanating from you is slightly different from when I first met you. Your primordial yin has been broken, therefore I boldly deduce that...
The person Empress Song wishes to see must be a man she truly desires, for given her formidable reputation as Empress Longhan, few suitors can meet her standards.
"You flatter me, nun."
Song Yanran spoke calmly, without the slightest hint of shyness.
"As expected of the Empress of Longhan, I still beg Empress Song to put aside her romantic feelings for a while and go with me to see Bai Xinian.
This matter is of paramount importance and could very well affect the future safety of the Nine Realms.
Song Yanran shook her head: "I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you, Master. The safety of the Nine Realms is not my concern alone. Please don't force me."
All she wants to do now is see Shen Zhao. As for everything else, it can be postponed indefinitely, and no one can stop her.
"Amitabha."
The nun Minghui could only recite a Buddhist name helplessly.
"Very well, since Empress Song has made up her mind, then this humble nun will not insist. I apologize for any inconvenience caused and hope that the Empress will forgive me."
After saying this, the nun Minghui threw the Buddhist beads in her hand, bowed to Song Yanran and performed a Buddhist salute, then turned into a Buddhist lotus and flew away.
Song Yanran did not stop and continued to rush towards the Southern Region.
Halfway there, Luo Pianhong suddenly blocked their way.
"Sister, long time no see."
As soon as he saw Song Yanran, Luo Pianhong tried hard to act natural and intimate.
"How come you have the time to come to my Central Region?"
Song Yanran smiled faintly and walked towards him gracefully.
Luo Pianhong: "Sister, the way you are dressed, do you look like you are going on a long journey?"
"Um, little sister, what brings you here?"
Hearing Song Yanran's question, Luo Pianhong's expression suddenly became a little unnatural.
"You little girl, have you done something wrong again and are here to ask me for help?"
Song Yanran was a remarkable person; she could tell at a glance that Luo Pianhong had something to hide.
Luo Pianhong took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down: "Sister Song, are you planning to see Shen Zhao?"
"What? You still won't give up?"
Upon hearing her mention Shen Zhao, Song Yanran's expression remained unchanged, but her eyes gradually dimmed.
Luo Pianhong shook her head and said, "No, I am completely disappointed in Shen Zhao. I must have been blind to like him. He is a scumbag!"
Suddenly, Luo Pianhong felt a tremendous pressure coming towards him.
She was startled to see Song Yanran staring at her expressionlessly.
Behind her, three golden dragons loomed menacingly at her, as if they were about to pounce at any moment.
"Sister, don't get excited. Can you listen to my explanation?"
"Luo Pianhong, you may not like Shen Zhao, but who gave you permission to speak ill of him behind his back?"
"Sister, I..."
"What do you want to explain?"
Luo Pianhong was stunned by the aura that Song Yanran was unleashing. Like a frightened deer, he was at a loss and could only use his imperial might to resist the overwhelming pressure that felt like Mount Tai crushing an egg.
"Sister, please let me explain. I know you like Shen Zhao a lot, but he almost ruined me, really..."
"You met with Shen Zhao? Who told you to go see him behind my back?"
Luo Pianhong, do you remember what I told you? "Feelings can't be forced; in the end, you'll only hurt yourself."
"Sister, for the sake of our sisterhood over the years, can you please listen to my explanation for once? I can prove that everything I said is true."
Upon hearing this, Song Yanran withdrew 70% of her pressure.
"Fine, I'll give you one chance to argue, but let me remind you, this is only because of our past relationship."
If you dare utter even the slightest word that displeases me, then our sisterly bond is truly over.
Upon hearing this, Luo Pianhong immediately recounted her experiences at the Ye Mansion in the Great Zhou Dynasty to Song Yanran in detail.
As a result, after listening to Luo Pianhong, Song Yanran could not be said to have completely believed what he said, but she did not believe a word of it.
She took a few steps back, looked at Luo Pianhong calmly, and slowly uttered, "Are you finished?"
Luo Pianhong nodded: "Sister, I swear to God, every word I said is true, so you must not be fooled by him."
Song Yanran said expressionlessly, "Luo Pianhong, our sisterly bond can only go this far. Do you think I don't know what kind of person Shen Zhao is?"
"Hearing you say that, it sounds like listening to a ridiculous myth. Are you really sure that the person you're talking about is Shen Zhao?"
"I'm sure!"
Luo Pianhong was extremely affirmative.
"Sister, you must believe me, I really wouldn't lie to you!"
Song Yanran remained silent, staring at Luo Pianhong with a scrutinizing gaze that made her scalp tingle.
"Fine, to make you give up, I'll take you to confront Shen Zhao face to face."
Upon hearing this, Luo Pianhong's eyes immediately began to dart away.
"What's wrong? Are you scared?" Song Yanran asked calmly, one hand behind her back.
"No, it's...it's that Shen Zhao is already...already dead..."
"What did you say?" Song Yanran thought she had misheard. "Say it again, what happened to Shen Zhao?"
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