Seeing the Empress's changed expression and her worried look, Xiao Ning patiently explained to her the events that had transpired and the matter of Leng Qingning's soul.
He told her that he would be able to switch back with Leng Qingning in at most six months.
Xiao Ning explained from the side, and the Empress became more and more shocked as she listened. Her eyes were vacant, and she stared blankly at one spot for a long time.
The empress seemed to have aged many years in an instant. She slowly sat down in the chair, her body slightly hunched, her head bowed, and tears slowly streaming down her nose.
After Xiao Ning explained what had happened, she sat down to the side and remained silent.
After a long while, the Empress slowly raised her head and pleaded in a hoarse voice, "I thank you on behalf of Ning'er. Before Ning'er returns, please continue to pretend to be the young king of Dayue and do not let anyone with ulterior motives know about this matter."
Xiao Ning nodded.
The palace attendant Wang personally escorted Xiao Ning out of the palace.
The Empress sat alone in the side hall, tears streaming down her face…
The eunuch who had escorted the person back waited outside the palace for three hours before being summoned.
"Wang Li, write back to the Empress of Jin."
"Your Majesty, please reconsider," Wang Li said in a panic. "Forming an alliance with the Jin Kingdom is no small matter."
Da Yue was the leader of the six kingdoms. For hundreds of years, the various kingdoms maintained friendly relations, checked and balanced each other, and kept to themselves.
Once an alliance is formed, it would be tantamount to Dayue openly declaring its intention to attack and annex other countries, which would disrupt the balance between the six countries that had existed for a century.
Instigating conflict between reclusive nations would have unimaginable consequences, perhaps...
"By the way, draft an imperial edict to test the waters with the Lin Kingdom."
"I will surely crush the heavens and earth!" I will avenge my son!
The firm and authoritative voice reflected the empress's red, swollen, and indignant eyes.
Wang Li broke out in a cold sweat. "Yes, Your Majesty."
Langya Prefecture.
As soon as Xiao Ning and the others arrived at the door, they saw Wen Yanche standing by the gate waiting for Leng Qingning.
Biluo gave Fuguang a look, and Fuguang immediately understood.
"My lord, it's still chilly in early spring. Why are you standing in the wind at the main gate? Please come in through the front hall." Fu Guang stepped forward to help Wen Yanche inside.
Wen Yanche remained unmoved, staring intently at Xiao Ning.
A look of amazement flashed across Xiao Ning's eyes. She thought this man was extremely handsome and had an extraordinary demeanor; he should be the most handsome and elegant young master in the reclusive world.
He's barely good enough for my older sister.
After a moment of amazement, she quickly reverted to her icy indifference.
Hopefully, this man will be more sensible and not end up like Chi Yan, otherwise…
Wen Yanche sensed a fleeting murderous aura emanating from Xiao Ning, which made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. He took a few steps forward and was about to speak when he met Xiao Ning's cold and solemn eyes.
Their eyes met, and an unprecedented sense of unfamiliarity enveloped Wen Yanche.
Wen Yanche frowned slightly, and when he looked at Xiao Ning again, all the tenderness in his eyes vanished.
"My lord, please come into the hall." Biluo said anxiously, afraid that her lord might recognize her.
"Um."
"Your Highness, please come in." Wen Yanche bowed slightly in greeting.
Xiao Ning glanced sideways and walked into the hall.
Kong Xuanzi and the others followed.
Both men remained silent at the head of the table.
Before the time it takes to drink a cup of tea was up, Leng Qingning's husbands arrived one after another.
The husbands, filled with excitement, bowed to Xiao Ning in unison before taking their seats.
Gu Nanshu asked with concern, "My lady, how have you been these past few days?"
Xiao Ning said coldly, "Call me Your Highness."
Gu Nanshu trembled slightly, somewhat hurt; he had previously addressed her as "Master"...
"Yes, Your Highness."
“And you guys too.” Xiao Ning looked at her husbands.
The husbands were also taken aback for a moment. "Yes, Your Highness."
Lin Xianzhi asked, "Your Highness, why didn't Young Master Chi return with you?"
Speaking of Chi Yan, Kong Xuanzi, fearing that Xiao Ning would lose her temper, quickly replied, "There is a rebellion in Cang Qiong, and he can't come back for the time being."
"Young master, who are you?" Lin Xianzhi asked Kong Chenzi.
“My name is Kong Xuanzi, and I am your prince’s senior brother.”
"So it's Senior Brother Kong." Lin Xianzhi bowed slightly.
"Senior Brother Kong, is Young Master Chi in danger?" Gu Nanshu asked worriedly.
"His fate is unknown." Cang Yuan's tone became more serious, tinged with anger.
Gu Nanshu asked with concern, "Young Master Chi, what's wrong? What happened to Cang Qiong?"
Kong Xuanzi explained, "When we left, there was an internal strife in Cangqiong. Young Master Chi Yan was seriously injured and stayed in Cangqiong to recuperate."
Upon hearing this, the husbands immediately perked up, each with their own thoughts.
"Young master, when will Young Master Chi return?" Lu Shiyi asked at this moment.
"He won't be back anytime soon."
"How could this be? Where is Young Master Chi injured? Is he alright?" Lin Xianzhi was also somewhat worried.
"A sword pierced through his chest, but it did not damage his heart," Kong Xuanzi said calmly.
"Who could possibly harm Young Master Chi?" Lu Shiyi had witnessed Chi Yan's teleportation technique; someone skilled in magic should not be someone an ordinary person could easily harm.
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuanzi was momentarily speechless, while Biluo and the others glanced at Xiao Ning.
"It is I, Your Highness," Xiao Ning said casually.
"I'm still using my Cangwu Divine Sword," Cangyuan added.
Wen Yanche turned to look at Xiao Ning, his gaze deep and thoughtful.
The husbands looked at Xiao Ning in disbelief. Wasn't their wife the one who doted on Young Master Chi the most? How could this be…
Could it be that the wife is tired of Young Master Chi?
The Cangwu Divine Sword pierced through his chest? How could he possibly survive?
"Your Highness, have you... grown tired of Young Master Chi?" Lin Xianzhi felt inexplicably flustered.
The other husbands were also somewhat afraid, worried that Leng Qingning might one day also grow tired of them, after all, they had seen how much Leng Qingning had doted on Chi Yan before.
"This is the consequence of betraying me, Your Highness."
"What? Young Master Chi actually betrayed you?" Minister Cheng was astonished.
Meng Xu was born into a prestigious family and was extremely disciplined and respectful. He was loyal to his wife or future wife. Men value their reputation most, and he believed that since Chi Yan was already living in Langya Mansion, she would definitely marry Leng Qingning in the future.
How could he be so foolish?
"Your Highness, is there some misunderstanding?" Wen Yanche asked Xiao Ning for confirmation.
"There is no misunderstanding. Chi Yan himself admitted that he colluded with the demon to frame me. He deserves to die."
Xiao Ning scanned the crowd below the hall with a cold gaze and a slight smirk at the corner of her mouth.
"Anyone who betrays me will be utterly destroyed."
Sister, let your younger sister help you train your husbands. There must never be another "Chi Yan".
Xiao Ning's tone was too cold and ruthless, and it carried a strong threat. A wave of pressure swept over them, causing the husbands present to turn pale and be deeply shocked.
The two newly selected male candidates, in particular, were terrified, their faces turning deathly pale; they hadn't even received any favors.
Biluo and the others didn't dare to look up; this was truly a terrifying figure.
Biluo mentally complained about Xiaoning's fierce and ruthless behavior throughout the journey. She felt that Xiaoning showed no tenderness towards the handsome husbands and had even frightened them, unlike her mistress who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside and gentle and considerate to her husbands.
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