As the long river of time flows gently by, Qin Qianluo's prestige in the court and among the people is like a raging wildfire that burns ever brighter.
It has spread rapidly and continued to rise at an astonishing pace, already climbing to a remarkable peak.
The Taoist priest who was renowned in the martial arts world and highly respected for his extraordinary abilities and insight into the secrets of heaven.
He also praised Qin Qianluo highly. The Taoist priest spoke earnestly and solemnly, declaring that Qin Qianluo was a lucky star descended to earth.
It was as if her arrival was a precious gift specially bestowed upon this country and its people by heaven.
It symbolizes an auspicious omen, foreshadowing a prosperous and bright future for the nation.
Once this statement was released, it was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a huge wave among the people and in the imperial court, and sparking a wide and heated discussion.
Qin Qianluo's name quickly became the focus of conversation among people in the streets and alleys, inside and outside the palace.
Her deeds and fame spread like a spring breeze to every corner of Chengxiao Kingdom.
When the Emperor and Empress Dowager returned to the palace in triumph after their imperial tour, leading a grand procession, their expressions revealed their eagerness and concern the moment they stepped through the palace gates.
He immediately inquired about Qin Qianluo's recent situation.
From whether her daily life was well, to whether she was physically and mentally exhausted from working on national affairs during their absence, they were concerned about every little detail.
Their anxious expressions and earnest tone made it seem as if Qin Qianluo was the most precious treasure in their hearts, someone they constantly worried about.
They valued it even more than they cared for their own princes and princesses.
Witnessing these scenes, Emperor Ning Chenyi's jealousy was like a vine hidden in a dark and damp corner.
In the silence where no one noticed, it spread and grew wildly and uncontrollably.
The seeds of jealousy had already been quietly sown in the little things of the past.
As time went by, under the constant stimulation and nourishment of these scenes, they took deep root in his heart, their roots intricate and intertwined.
At the same time, his wariness of Qin Qianluo was as solid as an impregnable fortress.
Driven by persistent jealousy, it reinforced itself layer by layer, becoming indestructible, as if no force could shake it.
However, deep down, what Ning Chenyi was truly wary of was not, as the world feared, that Qin Qianluo would covet his throne, which symbolized supreme power.
Deep down, Ning Chenyi had a certain understanding of Qin Qianluo's character and knew that she had no greed or ambition for power.
Qin Qianluo's gaze remained steadfastly focused on the prosperity of the nation and the peaceful and happy lives of its people.
All her efforts were aimed at making the country a better place and enabling its people to live happy and stable lives.
What Ning Chenyi truly finds hard to let go of and what fills him with worry is the existence of Qin Qianluo, who seems to have ruthlessly stolen the attention and care that his father and mother should have given him.
From a young age, he grew up amidst the strict rules and expectations of the palace, and deep down he longed to receive the unreserved and wholehearted attention and love of his father and mother.
However, the appearance of Qin Qianluo now is like a dazzling star, attracting too much attention from her father and mother.
This made his former desire seem increasingly unattainable, which unconsciously fostered a deep sense of jealousy within him.
In the eyes of others, Ning Chenyi openly showed great care and support for Qin Qianluo, and many of his actions even made people feel that his attention to Qin Qianluo was extraordinary.
It was as if Qin Qianluo had become his most trusted and indispensable confidante.
Whether in the solemn and dignified imperial court, he always gave strong support to the suggestions put forward by Qin Qianluo without hesitation, and his words were full of recognition and appreciation.
At various grand court banquets or important occasions, he never hesitated to praise Qin Qianluo's achievements.
Her words were full of praise, as if everything Qin Qianluo did was impeccable.
Over time, even he himself seemed to gradually lose himself in this carefully constructed false image, unconsciously immersing himself in it.
He began to believe that he truly valued Qin Qianluo, forgetting the deep-seated, ever-present jealousy and defensiveness hidden behind that valuing.
Until this incident occurred, it was like a huge rock being thrown into the originally calm lake without warning, instantly shattering the original tranquility and peace.
In the capital, news of mysterious disappearances of ordinary people quickly shrouded the entire city like a dark cloud.
Panic spread rapidly among the people like a plague, plunging the entire capital into a state of unease.
Fear permeated the streets and alleys, and people's faces were filled with worry and helplessness as normal life was disrupted.
In this sudden turmoil, Ning Chenyi was actually caught in an extremely complicated and conflicted situation.
On the one hand, as the ruler of a country, he bore the responsibility for the rise and fall of the entire nation and the well-being of millions of people, and he knew that the safety of the people was his sacred and inescapable duty.
The fate of those missing people was like a heavy hammer, striking his heart again and again, making him anxious and restless.
The terrified faces of the people kept flashing through his mind, and he knew he had to take action as soon as possible and do everything he could to resolve the crisis.
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