Volume 1, Chapter 29: The Princess Assumes the Air of an Emperor Bestowing Rewards Upon His Officials

A-Hui did not answer immediately, but Qin Huan spoke up, "It is time for you to demand the ransom, isn't it? They are not people with much patience. If you provoke them too much, I fear they will strike first, and then you will find the loss outweighs the gain."

When the tall, imposing figure of Mu Yungao finally vanished from the sight of everyone at the Changle Palace, Li’er, who had been staring in a daze, gradually returned to her senses.

Even if he were not by her side, she still could not escape. The entire Dragon Vein was guarded by blood slaves; the moment she made a move, he would know.

Liang Yimo pursed her lips tightly. They were currently dating, and going on a date was the most normal thing in the world, yet she felt little anticipation for it.

Lying in bed, tossing and turning, she simply could not sleep. What exactly did Xuan Keqing mean by that last remark? Why should she come out to look at the stars just because she could not sleep? Could it be that something was going to happen tonight?

A cold sneer tugged at the corner of her lips. This was truly Rose’s style—neither offending the left nor the right. When she could not make a choice, she simply chose not to choose at all.

The surrounding light was too dim to see clearly. The pale yellow glow from the ceiling lights, combined with the reflections from the scattered mirrors decorating the room, created an atmosphere that was luxurious and ornate, yet tinged with a sense of decadence.

Qin Huan was not a picky eater. Every time she went to get her meals, she said nothing, yet she always received the largest and best portions. She was not foolish enough to think the server liked her; it was merely Shen Yinchen working behind the scenes. Thinking of Shen Yinchen, Qin Huan did not know what to say—he had disappeared.

To spend one hundred thousand on a piece of metal that could neither be eaten nor used—one really has to wonder what these rich people are thinking.

"What did Minmin tell you? Or rather, what did you ask her?" Yang Shizhong asked with great seriousness.

Gusu was the Imperial Preceptor, essentially a charlatan, so it was easy to understand how she knew these things. However, she could not ask that directly, fearing it would arouse Bai Qiye’s suspicion.

"Are you not doing well over there?" Chen Kuang was also somewhat surprised. In the Blood Guard Army, only the captain of the Third Team came from a student background, which gave the new recruits a sense of kinship, leading nearly half of them to join. Yet, looking at Murong Jie’s demeanor, things did not seem as they had originally imagined.

Lin Chunxiao had intended to tell him to leave, but under the circumstances, she did not make a fuss. She guessed that if Si Nansha had something to discuss with Ding Changsheng, and she were to call Ding Changsheng away only for Si Nansha to stop him or call him back later, it would only make her feel self-conscious. Thus, she bore this predicament herself.

His hand unconsciously wrapped around her slender waist, his eyes greedily fixed on her chest, where a great danger lurked.

Xiao Yun, pained and furious, suddenly lifted her bowl and smashed it against the floor. With a "clatter," it shattered into pieces.

"Heh, burial with the dead? Indeed, there will be people to accompany you in death, but it will not be us—it will be the remaining Second Team, and perhaps the First Team as well," Xiao Tiannan said coldly. Without giving Dong Sen a chance to speak, his golden halberd erupted with intense light, striking toward Dong Sen with formidable power.

Flying all the way from Qingfeng Peak to the territory of Lingjue Peak, he did not fly directly to the main peak but instead landed at the foot of the mountain, walking up step by step along the mountain path.

At the same time Emperor Kanghua ordered the investiture of Wei Xuanqing as Crown Princess, news of Su Wan becoming the deposed Crown Princess spread like wildfire. Moreover, news of her departure from Yancheng today, leaving the Great Han Kingdom to return to the Qingliu Kingdom, also traveled far and wide.

After a long while, he still could not discern what kind of meaning this light diagram was trying to convey.

"Ding-dong," the doorbell suddenly rang. Tang Tianfang was startled; it was rare for anyone to visit him at home, especially on the Mid-Autumn Festival. Could it be the property management?

"What time are you waking up tomorrow? I’ll come find you!" Yi Yi’s tone was just like someone speaking to an old lover.

"Boss!" Qiu Sen had been waiting for Song Zhen. Seeing him emerge, he hurried over from the adjacent corridor.

At this moment, not only did all the onlookers think Liu Ming was crazy, but even those four scions felt that Liu Ming had lost his mind.

It was just unclear why the opponent had not completely destroyed this world, but instead left it here alongside the shattered treasure tripod.

Everyone present was intelligent; once Lu Mingjiang spoke, they immediately understood his meaning.

To protect Jiangling City, to protect this home within the illusion, and to sacrifice the opportunity to see the path of the gods—such a choice sounded incredibly foolish.

With Shen Cong’s mastery of secret arts, could they have been discovered by Hao Feng before they had even made any significant moves?

"Mother, go visit the Sixth Grandfather often these next few days and help Deng Hua look after the child. If she doesn't take her medicine on time, her condition will become unstable." Xia Mingsu still had someone to meet to discuss matters, so he stood up, put on his coat, and hurried away.

Perhaps because Mu Yi was young and looked easy to bully, the moment they heard the old lady’s words, several servants brandishing axes and kitchen knives surrounded him. As for Old Li, who stood behind Mu Yi, they ignored him entirely.

Lu Shanmin was unfazed. Whether walking past or staying put, he remained blind to the gazes cast his way by those in the shop. These were merely insignificant flies, and he no longer felt the need to care about their existence.

"Uh, Liu Shaogen, you are responsible for finding out this guy’s whereabouts, and we will prepare to act. Once we discover him appearing at the designated location, we will strike immediately," Hu Die said. As she spoke, her ample chest heaved, a sight that was truly mesmerizing.