"Luo Luo, do you know who he's talking about, the master?"
After the man in black robes left, the Ghost Doctor saw Yun Qingluo pick up the map from the ground, spread it out on the table, and begin to examine it carefully, so he asked her a question.
When Yun Qingluo heard the man in black robes say that it was a sure thing, she had a guess in her mind, but she couldn't be sure which one it was.
She carefully examined the map, pondering to herself, "A promise that would guarantee Queen Sumeru a profit must mean the other party's status is not much lower than mine. Asking me for disaster relief suggests they are in a high position and compassionate towards the people..."
Various clues intertwined in her mind, gradually outlining a vague outline.
Seeing Yun Qingluo lost in thought, the Ghost Doctor did not disturb her, but waited quietly.
After a while, Yun Qingluo raised her head, a certain light flashing in her eyes.
“If I’m not mistaken, this person behind the scenes should be from the royal family.” Her voice carried a hint of certainty.
The Ghost Doctor was slightly startled upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure and nodded, saying, "That is indeed possible."
"What if hiding and not showing your face is a conspiracy?" the Ghost Doctor declared.
After all, Yun Qingluo is the Queen of Sumeru, and her identity is special. Now that her identity has been exposed, and other continents are eyeing Sumeru Continent with covetousness, people can't help but think things through in this situation.
Yun Qingluo continued, "This person didn't come to see me, but instead sent someone to deliver a message, and made such a valuable promise, guaranteeing that he would make a profit. I guess either that person is restricted in some way from coming to see me, or he can't see anyone at all."
"You mean Prince Xuanming in the palace?" Master Yun Qingluo asked, somewhat surprised.
"Some time ago, people around Xuanming kept trying to get him to come to the palace, but he refused them all. So, they've changed their strategy and are now inviting you instead?" the Ghost Doctor chimed in.
Yun Qinglu shook her head. "If the person behind this is Xuanming from the palace, he wouldn't have pulled off a surprise attack by a man in black robes. His open invitation makes more sense, as it's in line with his status."
"Maybe she's afraid your man will find out, get jealous, and go to the palace to fight him, so she's hiding her identity?" Xiao Yi's words were startling.
Yun Qingluo's face darkened. "Have you been reading romance novels again?"
No, absolutely not.
Yun Qinglu sneered, "I was wondering why you'd been so quiet these past few days, not clamoring to go shopping anymore. Turns out you've been reading novels."
Xiao Yi realized she'd been hit where it hurt, and her voice lowered. "What I said isn't impossible."
Yun Qingluo continued to reply to Xiao Yi with her mind: "Watching too much of that stuff lowers your IQ. Besides, I heard from Achen that Xuanming is just starting to fall in love and is too busy trying to win a girl's heart to think of these complicated things."
“I guess it’s the future Empress.” Yun Qingluo said it was a guess, but her tone was full of certainty.
At the same time, a prince, just beginning to experience romantic feelings, suddenly sneezed.
Seeing this, Yingzhu immediately went to get a cloak and put it on her lord, and then bravely closed the window in front of him.
As a result, this action displeased His Highness, who gave him a death stare, which frightened Yingzhu so much that he quickly admitted his mistake: "Your Highness, please forgive me. You are not fully recovered yet and you have been standing by the window for a long time. If you get sick, Lord Ying will beat me to death later."
After saying that, Yingzhu immediately knelt down.
Then, he cautiously looked up at his prince and continued, "Please, Your Highness, move aside."
Xuanming's face was as cold and hard as iron, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. "This stubborn temper is exactly the same as your master's. No wonder he personally trained him."
Yingzhu knew very well that Xuanming was just saying things out of anger, but she dared not refuse to respond, so she could only bite the bullet and reply, "Your Highness is too kind."
Xuanming was even angrier after hearing this. He turned around and walked towards his desk. After a few steps, he suddenly remembered something and stopped to ask, "Ying hasn't returned yet?"
"Your Highness, Shadow Lord has not yet returned," Yingzhu replied cautiously from the side.
Yingzhu breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Xuanming move to the desk.
Thank goodness, I'm safe and sound.
"Okay, get up." Xuanming sat down at the table, picked up the book Mo Beichen had given him, and carefully flipped through each page.
Yingzhu stood cautiously to the side, her eyes unconsciously glancing at the book in His Highness's hands.
He was filled with curiosity, wondering what magic this book possessed that made His Highness so enamored with it.
Does that mean the books on the Sumeru Continent are better than those on their First Continent?
Just as he was lost in thought, Xuanming suddenly asked, "How is she doing?"
Yingzhu was still lost in thought about the book when she heard the question. Her mouth stammered, "Ah, her? Who is she?"
However, as soon as he said it, he realized he had made a serious mistake.
Feeling the atmosphere around her suddenly turn icy cold, Yingzhu couldn't help but shiver and snapped back to reality.
Damn it!
How could he be so stupid?
"She's been staying in the manor, seemingly embroidering." Yingzhu wasn't sure if she had guessed correctly; was the "she" His Highness was referring to the same person as Mu Zhi?
"No other abnormalities?" Xuanming asked, his expression relaxing.
"No, she was actually quite calm. The Grand Tutor went back and told Miss Mu that she had been embroidering in her room ever since you left the palace." When he answered this, Xuanming used the title Mu Zhi, because His Highness did not refute it, so he knew he had guessed correctly.
Calling her Miss Mu is His Highness's idea. Since they are not yet married, it is not appropriate to call her Empress in advance, lest someone with ulterior motives take advantage of the situation.
Xuanming nodded.
There was a sudden knock on the door.
Yingzhu received the signal and immediately went to open the door.
"Your Highness, the message I sent out has been answered. There were indeed several forces that existed in the disaster area, but the rain was too heavy and they left no trace."
Xuanming threw the book in his hand onto the table, his face cold and his eyes sharp. He snorted coldly, "Hearing about my wedding, you can't sit still so quickly?"
The shadow lowered its head and continued, "The outside world knows that His Highness is about to get married, and indeed, forces from other continents have been coming to investigate, but they are all observing..."
Shadow abruptly changed the subject, "Your Highness, are you saying that the epidemic in the disaster area was their doing?"
As Shadow finished speaking, his voice rose a few decibels, drawing Xuanming's attention.
The shadow avoided Xuanming's gaze.
If his guess is correct, then the situation is in trouble.
He began to pray that the person wouldn't agree to the promise.
Although the Sumeru Continent is insignificant in their eyes, they are afraid that if the ruler and queen of the Sumeru Continent die on the Xuancang Continent, other continents will take advantage of the situation, which would be troublesome.
Ultimately, the ten continents have indeed been at peace for far too long. Now that the Sumeru Continent has suddenly appeared, a storm is destined to break out.
The plague on the Xuancang Continent was just the beginning.
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