Chapter 418: First Entry into Tianxuan Sect
After Yun Qingqing was stunned for a moment, her expression became serious.
If it was the wishes of officials and ministers, she wouldn't care who got more or less, but the emperor...
Doesn't he believe that he is Tianfeng?
No, if he really just doesn't believe it, it doesn't matter.
But Yun Qingqing was very sure that with people of Master Jingyuan and Qingpingzi as guarantors, the emperor would definitely believe that she was Tianfeng.
The Emperor couldn't possibly like me so much that he couldn't provide the power of vows.
That is to say...
The emperor is hostile to him.
Yun Qingqing frowned, wondering why the emperor was hostile to her.
Was it because she took this opportunity to force the emperor to depose the crown prince?
No, Yun Qingqing quickly figured it out. She had once exorcised an evil spirit and saved the emperor's life, and also resurrected the commander of his imperial guards and caught the real murderer on the spot.
Not to mention, when rumors of the Regent's death in battle emerged, he said that he personally went to the northwest border and rescued his most beloved and trusted younger brother.
Despite all these efforts, the emperor never gave her even a shred of wish power!
This is enough to prove that he has never had any gratitude or trust in himself from beginning to end!
This discovery made Yun Qingqing's heart tremble.
Recalling the emperor's usual behavior, she suddenly realized that this seemingly frail emperor could be so cunning!
Then...what does he do to Xiao Changheng?
I rescued Xiao Changheng from that desperate situation in the northwest, but the emperor showed no gratitude or trust in him. Doesn't this mean that he doesn't regard Xiao Changheng as his closest and most trusted brother as he seems?
Yun Qingqing looked at the sky outside the window. It was already dawn. The sun rises late in winter, and there were already pedestrians walking on the street.
The time for departure agreed with Qingpingzi was approaching. She pondered for a moment, got up and returned to the palace, heading straight for Xiao Changheng's yard.
Xiao Changheng has always been self-disciplined and used to getting up early. Now he is dressed neatly and having breakfast.
Seeing her sudden arrival, he was slightly startled, raised his hand to have another chair moved, and gestured:
"Together?"
"No, just eat." Yun Qingqing's cultivation was improving day by day, and now she didn't need to eat much to fill her stomach. She shook her head, sat down on the chair, and looked at him.
Xiao Changheng faced her gaze, put down his chopsticks, and looked back:
"What's up?"
Yun Qingqing pursed her lips and lowered her eyes.
"I'm going to be away for a few days. During this time, please be careful. Don't take off the black jade protective pendant I gave you yesterday."
Xiao Changheng nodded:
"You said that yesterday."
Yun Qingqing took a deep breath:
"I also want to remind you... be careful of the emperor."
"Royal brother?"
Xiao Changheng was stunned for a moment, his eyes suddenly becoming dim and unclear:
"Why do you say that?"
Yun Qingqing had anticipated that he would be unhappy, so she spoke carefully:
"Do you remember that when I treated your leg, I tried to trace the source of the evil spirit, but failed?"
Xiao Changheng's brows furrowed even tighter, and he didn't say a word, waiting quietly for her next words.
Yun Qingqing continued:
"You possess extremely powerful luck, and you carry the destiny of the nation. To successfully cast that curse upon you, not only does the caster need to be extremely powerful, but they also need another carrier of similar luck to support them. Both of these conditions are indispensable."
"So I knew at the time that someone of high status must be involved in this matter, most likely the royal family."
"After all the bad luck had been removed, I used this hexagram to deduce the result, which also proved this point..."
Xiao Changheng interrupted calmly:
"Based on these, you suspect my brother? There are many royal families in the world, why do you only suspect him?"
"It's not just because of these reasons." Yun Qingqing looked directly at him and said, "It's also because after the phantom of the Heavenly Phoenix appeared in Fahua Temple, I received countless wishes from civil and military officials, but none from your royal brother."
Xiao Changheng's expression paused, he lowered his eyes and fell silent.
Yun Qingqing knew that with his sharp mind, he would be able to understand what this meant, so she said no more.
She stood up and spoke in a slower tone:
"I'm telling you this just in case. I want you to be careful and stay safe these few days. We'll talk about everything after I get back."
Xiao Changheng kept his eyes downcast and remained silent, without any expression.
Yun Qingqing knew that this was enough, so she turned and left.
When they arrived at the front yard, a servant came to report that Taoist Qingpingzi wanted to see the princess.
Yun Qingqing met and greeted Qing Pingzi, and then the two of them set off directly to Tianxuan Sect.
The Tianxuan Sect was located in the deep mountains hundreds of miles away. Flying on a sword, it took only half a day to arrive.
When the two of them settled outside the mountain gate, Yun Qingqing was somewhat surprised to find that the Tianxuan Sect had sent a large group to welcome them.
She knew that Qingpingzi had used a message talisman before leaving, but she didn't expect that such a grand welcoming team would be arranged.
Qingpingzi seemed to see what she was thinking and smiled slightly:
"I made these special arrangements to welcome Fellow Daoist Yun. Are you satisfied?"
Yun Qingqing: "...welcome me?"
She had never thought in this direction. She had just thought that the leader just loved to show off and had to make everything so grand whenever he went in and out.
And why did this old Taoist suddenly become so affectionate in his way of addressing himself?
Qingpingzi chuckled softly, and before he could say anything else, Qingchenzi came up with a group of elders, with disciples on both sides clearing the way.
"Master, you're back!" Qingchenzi stepped forward and saluted. He glanced at Yun Qingqing again, dusted off his whisk, and greeted, "Miss Yun."
He was actually a little surprised as to why the head brother suddenly sent a message and asked for such a grand ceremony to welcome him back.
However, during this period of waiting, he had some vague guesses.
Last time in the Seven Stars Palace, these people from the Tianxuan Sect suffered a defeat at the hands of Yun Qingqing. I guess the Sect Leader wants to give her a warning?
With this in mind, Qingchenzi couldn't help but be arrogant towards Yun Qingqing.
But Qingpingzi frowned and said in a deep voice:
"Pass on my order, Young Daoist Fellow Yun is my honored guest, and everyone in the sect must not neglect him."
Qingchenzi and several elders twitched their faces, feeling shocked and puzzled, but they didn't know what to say, so they just agreed.
Qingpingzi smiled apologetically at Yun Qingqing and said:
"Little Daoist Yun has come a long way. Please take a short rest. I have something important to discuss with you later."
Yun Qingqing thought he was just thinking about Shen Canghuai, so she nodded and followed him to the inner hall to sit for a while.
When she went to the inner hall, she observed the Tianxuan Sect for a while. This place was similar to the Qixing Hall, located among the beautiful mountains. The sect's location had excellent feng shui, and the spiritual energy was obviously several times richer than outside, which was obviously blessed by a formation.
Tianxuan Sect is a Taoist sect with both male and female disciples regardless of gender. All the disciples along the way cast curious or meaningful glances at her, but because the sect leader was present, they did not dare to be too obvious and lowered their heads to avoid them when they saw them approaching.
When they arrived at the back hall, a young Taoist priest served tea. Yun Qingqing picked up the teacup and raised her eyebrows slightly as she looked at the amber tea in the cup.
"This tea is good."
Qingpingzi was slightly stunned.
This tea was a treasured collection that he had specially ordered someone to bring to Yun Qingqing. He had thought that she would have to drink it to appreciate its beauty, but he didn't expect her to praise it so much just by taking a look at it.
He couldn't help but ask:
"Little Daoist Fellow Yun, do you recognize this tea?"
Yun Qingqing smiled calmly:
"That's not the case. It's just that I see this tea has an elegant and spiritual aura, and it's full of spiritual essence. It's definitely not an ordinary tea."
Qingpingzi understood and was even more amazed:
"You can tell this just by looking at it. You have a really good eye."
Yun Qingqing smiled noncommittally and sipped the tea. It was indeed the best tea she had tasted since she traveled through time. It even gave her some of the feeling of tasting spiritual tea in her previous life.
Her mood couldn't help but improve a little, and she spoke more politely:
"Master, the reason I cursed Cang Huai that day was because the secrets he was involved in were too serious, involving Qingfengzi, Qingxuanzi, and the Pingzhou Six Paths Heavenly Demon Formation. Therefore, I hope to be present to interrogate this person. I hope Master can understand."
Her words not only gave a reasonable explanation, but also lowered her attitude. Qingpingzi immediately went down the stairs and said with a smile:
"I understand, of course I understand! You'll naturally be required to be present during Cang Huai's trial, so there's no rush for this matter."
"Hmm? No rush?" Yun Qingqing raised her eyebrows.
The Taoist master's attitude towards him seemed a bit too polite.
Qingpingzi nodded and said attentively:
"Actually, the reason I invited you here this time, besides interrogating Cang Huai, is for another matter."
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