Regarding the matter of marrying the second princess of the Western Jin Dynasty, the emperor specifically asked Master Kongchen a few more questions, and finally listened to Master Kongchen's advice, setting the wedding date for half a month later.
Jun Linyu also visited the Empress Dowager. He hadn't seen this imperial grandmother since he was seven years old. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he left.
Everyone says that he was able to turn his life around and return to the city from the frontier because of his grandmother's protection and care. He knows very well that although his grandmother seems approachable and kind, she is not as easy to get along with as she appears. He even finds it hard to understand her actions.
Jun Linyu returned to the former residence of the Third Prince, looking exhausted. It was deserted and lacked the usual liveliness.
"Fenji, how's the matter I asked you to investigate going?"
Jun Linyu leaned against the soft couch, his eyes slightly narrowed, making it impossible to read his expression.
“Your Highness, Princess Anping returned to the capital five days ago, but she hasn’t left the residence since the banquet ended. According to our investigation, Princess Anping… she wasn’t even at home.”
Since you're not at your residence, could it be that you've gone into seclusion to cultivate?
Jun Linyu tapped the table, remaining silent.
"Any news about that man?"
Thinking of that powerful man, Jun Linyu's eyes were filled with malice.
"Your Highness, no..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the surrounding air noticeably turned colder. Fenji lowered his head, while Jun Linyu pursed his lips, his eyes filled with a chilling coldness.
Who exactly is that man? He's been investigating for so long and still can't find out. Is Ji Jiuying's transformation into such a powerful woman related to that man? Thinking about how she's been deceiving him for so long, a strange fire in Jun Linyu's heart intensified.
If his guess is correct, it means that Ji Jiuying had already hooked up with that man before she even broke off her engagement with him!
What a despicable woman! How dare she cheat on him with other men.
"Continue the investigation!"
"yes."
After responding, Fenji thought for a moment and then said, "Your Highness, regarding the Fourth Princess..."
Jun Linyu tapped her fingers rhythmically on the table, a cold smile creeping onto her face as she thought about the favor Jun Luoli had asked her for earlier that day.
At this critical juncture, how could he possibly plead for her before his father? The promise he made to her today was merely an excuse to get rid of her.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. What he needs to do now is to gain Jun Luoli's complete trust and make her listen to him.
"Go and tell her that I will go to see her after I finish my official business, and tell her to wait."
"Yes, Your Highness."
After Fenji finished speaking, he left.
As night deepened, Jun Linyu disguised himself slightly and flew towards the post station. The people around the Third Prince's residence were completely unaware, and a shocking conspiracy was about to unfold.
After returning home today, Murong Ning was locked in her room by Murong Yun and couldn't get out. She pressed her ear against the wall but couldn't hear anything from next door. Murong Ning sat helplessly to the side.
What is Jun Linyu plotting with his elder brother here? Why not let her hear it!
Murong Zheng, who lived next door, was gazing at the moonlight, lost in thought.
At that moment, a strange light flashed across the horizon and disappeared in an instant. Murong Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly, sensing that she was there too? The dark figure vanished into the night in an instant.
Ji Jiuying, inside the cave, gently fluttered her eyelashes, slowly opened her eyes, and exhaled.
"Mother, you're finally awake."
Xiao Huang'er stepped forward and affectionately put her arm around Ji Jiuying's shoulder. Ji Jiuying patted her head and said, "Xiao Huang'er, you've worked hard."
Little Phoenix shook her head, "Waiting for Mother is not hard at all."
Ji Jiuying felt a warmth in her heart and smiled.
"Xiao Jiu, how are you feeling?" Ye Qingchen came to Ji Jiuying's side and asked.
Ji Jiuying shook her head, "Such a large spirit stone mine, and after absorbing it all, I only advanced by one star."
A hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes; she had thought that such a pure spirit stone ore could at least advance two stars or more.
"Xiao Jiu, don't worry, advancing one star in such a short time is already very good," Ye Qingchen comforted her.
Nevertheless, Ji Jiuying was still somewhat disappointed. It was true that the more anxious one was about cultivation, the slower it would go.
"Mother, you haven't finished absorbing it yet."
Xiao Huang'er's voice drifted over, and she spoke with a serious expression.
"But there is no spiritual energy here anymore."
Ji Jiuying answered without thinking too much, but Ye Qingchen understood the meaning behind Xiao Huang'er's words.
"Little Phoenix, are you saying there's still spiritual energy in here?"
Little Phoenix nodded seriously.
When Ji Jiuying heard Ye Qingchen ask this, she belatedly realized, could it be... that there are other hidden places in this spiritual vein mine? Thinking of this, she quickly grabbed Xiao Huang'er's hand and asked.
"Little Phoenix, tell your mother, why did you say there is still spiritual energy here?"
Little Phoenix pulled Ji Jiuying's hand and led her to a stone wall, pointing at it, "Mother, it's right here."
Ji Jiuying and Ye Qingchen exchanged a glance, took a few steps back, and immediately understood each other. At the same time, they gathered their spiritual power and directed it towards the location that Xiao Huang'er had indicated.
With a loud bang, the entire mountain trembled, as if it would collapse at any moment.
However, there were no spirit stones on the blasted ground as Xiao Huang'er had mentioned. "Wasn't it deep enough?"
"Mother, let Xiaohuang'er come."
As they spoke, a flash of fire mixed with the power of a divine beast streaked past, followed by another loud bang. A large hole exploded in the spot where they had been standing, and a dense surge of spiritual energy rushed out. As the smoke and dust cleared, the group finally saw the situation before them.
Those outside the mountains were startled by the tremor and looked at the cave in confusion.
"My lord, is the master really alright inside?"
Yoruichi frowned as well. Her master and the princess should be fine together, right? Besides, even if they wanted to go in now, they couldn't!
"Don't worry, Master will be fine."
A group of people were secretly guarding the cave.
Murong Zheng, hidden in the shadows, listened to their conversation, his brow furrowing slightly.
Master? Is he a man? Are he and Ji Jiuying both in the cave?
If it's a closed-door cultivation session, why are there two people together? Is the master these people are talking about the powerful man from before?
Countless questions flooded Murong Zheng's mind.
Ji Jiuying and Ye Qingchen were stunned. This was no ordinary spirit stone; it was clearly a high-grade spirit crystal. Even just a corner of it was emanating such a rich spiritual energy. They couldn't imagine how much spiritual energy it would have when the entire crystal was exposed.
Fortunately, a barrier had been set up here long ago; otherwise, such a dense spiritual energy leaking out would surely attract countless powerful individuals to vie for it.
"Little Phoenix, you are truly your mother's lucky star."
Ji Jiuying beamed with joy and excitedly picked up Xiao Huang'er.
Ye Qingchen also glanced at Xiao Huang'er with some surprise. Did this Vermilion Bird have the ability to sense spirit stones?
"Qingchen, since we discovered it together, let's absorb this spirit crystal together," Ji Jiuying said with a smile.
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