Looking at these exquisite ornaments, Meng Wan's little face was full of excitement.
"Master Qingyu, these little gadgets are really interesting! I've never seen them before in the Suzaku tribe."
Qingyu chuckled, picked up a glowing spirit bead and handed it to Meng Wan with a gentle tone.
"Ms. Meng Wan, if you like it, I will give this spirit bead to you."
Meng Wan took the spirit pearl, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, "Is it really possible? This spirit pearl is so beautiful, thank you, Master Qingyu!"
Seeing Meng Wan so happy, Qingyu felt secretly proud and spoke in an even more doting tone.
"As long as Miss Meng Wan likes it, I'm happy. These little things are not worth much. As long as you are happy, I will be satisfied."
Meng Wan held the spirit pearl in her palm, her eyes full of joy.
She gently shook the spirit bead, and it immediately emitted a soft light, shining on her face, making her look particularly charming.
Qingyu looked at Meng Wan's smile and couldn't help but sneer in his heart.
"This little princess of the Suzaku tribe is truly innocent. A little thing can make her so happy. It seems that as long as I show more, I will definitely win her favor."
The two continued to stroll in the market, Qingyu bought some small things for Meng Wan from time to time, and Meng Wan always maintained an innocent look, with a happy look on her face.
Meng Wan held the spirit pearl that Qingyu gave her, her eyes full of joy.
She asked innocently while playing with the spirit beads in her hand.
"Master Qingyu, you must be very powerful, right? To be able to serve as the commander of the guards in the Demon Emperor's Palace, you must be an extraordinary and powerful person."
When Qingyu heard this, a smug look appeared on his face, and there was a hint of pride in his tone.
"Miss Meng Wan, you are too kind. I was just lucky to be recognized by His Majesty, which allowed me to secure a position in the Demon King's Palace.
As for strength, it's barely passable, but still far behind those truly powerful ones."
Meng Wan blinked, her eyes full of admiration.
"Master Qingyu is so modest. Being able to serve as the commander of the guards in the Demon Emperor's Palace is definitely not something that ordinary people can do. I wonder how many years Master Qingyu has been in the Demon Emperor's Palace?"
Qingyu smiled, with a hint of emotion in his tone.
"Speaking of which, I've been in the Demon Emperor's Palace for nearly two hundred years. Back then, I was an orphan, wandering outside. Fortunately, Your Majesty took pity on me and brought me back to the Demon Emperor's Palace. That's how I became what I am today."
When Meng Wan heard this, her face showed sympathy and pity.
"So Young Master Qingyu has had such an experience... It's truly heartbreaking. However, you are now the commander of the guards in the Demon Emperor's Palace. I'm sure His Majesty holds you in high regard, right?"
Qingyu nodded, his tone showing genuine gratitude.
"Your Majesty has been truly kind to me. If it weren't for him, I would have starved to death. Therefore, I have always done my best to serve Your Majesty in return for his kindness."
Meng Wan sighed softly, her tone gentle, "Master Qingyu is truly a man of loyalty and righteousness. I am so lucky to have a friend like you."
Qingyu was moved when he saw Meng Wan caring about him so much.
He thought to himself, "Although Miss Meng Wan is innocent and naive, her status and position are perfect for me. If she were replaced by someone smart and arrogant, she might even look down on me."
Seeing that Qingyu had let down his guard towards her, Meng Wan sneered inwardly and continued to ask calmly.
"Master Qingyu, the Demon Emperor Palace is truly enormous! When I first arrived yesterday, I nearly got lost. You've been there for so long, you must be very familiar with everything in the palace, right?"
Upon hearing this, Qingyu couldn't help but nod slightly, with a hint of arrogance in his expression.
"Of course. I know every palace and every corridor in the Demon King's Palace like the back of my hand. I even often accompany His Majesty to the 'Demon Saint Temple', which is his favorite place to go."
A hint of surprise flashed across Meng Wan's eyes, and her tone was filled with even more admiration: "Demon Saint Temple? What kind of place is that? It sounds so mysterious!"
Qingyu smiled, with a hint of mystery in his tone.
“The Demon Saint Temple is where His Majesty handles confidential matters. Normally, no one is allowed to approach except for a few trusted ministers.
It is because I am deeply trusted by His Majesty that I have the opportunity to accompany him as a guard."
Meng Wan nodded, seeming to understand. "I see. Anyone who can enter the Demon Saint Temple must be very remarkable, right?"
"Of course. The Demon Emperor Palace is the most powerful force in the Heavenly Demon Realm. Anyone qualified to set foot in the Demon Saint Palace is either a general guarding the border, a city lord, or a minister highly regarded by the Demon Emperor.
The Venerable Jin Peng who brought you back yesterday was one of them..."
Having said this, Qingyu suddenly realized that he had said too much, his face changed slightly and he stopped talking.
"Ms. Meng Wan, this is a matter of confidentiality within the Demon Emperor's Palace. I'm sorry I can't say much. Certain topics are not something we can discuss casually."
Seeing this, Meng Wan quickly lowered her head and spoke in an apologetic tone.
"I'm sorry, Master Qingyu, I was too rash. I just thought you were amazing, so I couldn't help but ask a few more questions."
When Qingyu saw Meng Wan was so well-behaved, his vigilance immediately dissipated.
He smiled, a doting look on his face.
"Miss Meng Wan, there's no need to blame yourself. You're young, so it's normal for you to be curious about these things. However, these things really shouldn't be spoken casually. You must remember not to tell anyone."
Meng Wan nodded quickly and assured in a serious tone, "Don't worry, Master Qingyu, I will definitely not tell anyone."
The two of them spent the entire day strolling around the market, and only returned to the Demon King's Palace when night fell.
Qingyu sent Meng Wan back to her residence in the palace, and after agreeing to go to Wanjing Pavilion together the next day, he turned and walked towards the main hall of the Demon King Palace.
Arriving at the main hall, Qingyu saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty, Qingyu comes to report."
The Demon King was sitting on the throne, looking at Qingyu calmly, his expression majestic without anger.
"How was it? Did you get along well with the little princess of the Suzaku tribe today?"
Qingyu nodded, with a hint of confidence in his tone.
"Your Majesty, Miss Meng Wan is a simple-minded woman, full of curiosity about everything in the Demon Capital. However...something went wrong. The Vermillion Bird Feather Fan I had intended to buy was stolen."
The Demon King said calmly, "I sent someone to intercept the Vermillion Bird Feather Fan."
When Qingyu heard the words of the Demon King, he was shocked and looked puzzled.
"Your Majesty, why did you send someone to intercept the Vermillion Bird Feather Fan? I originally planned to use this opportunity to win the favor of Miss Meng Wan, but I didn't expect..."
The Demon King smiled faintly, with a hint of deep meaning in his tone.
"Qingyu, you know that sometimes trying too hard to please others can actually make people wary. Although Meng Wan is simple-minded, she is not stupid.
If you act too attentive from the beginning, she might not let down her guard against you."
Qingyu suddenly understood what was going on when he heard this, and his face was full of admiration.
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