"A Mu, I really didn’t expect your father’s identity to be so mysterious, it’s truly surprising."

In the room, Long Yue nestled in the man’s arms, feeling a touch of warmth, and spoke with a charming smile.

Li Qingmu: "Yes, I didn’t expect that my father would be the child of a Huan Clan woman from Xue Country and the Emperor of Dazhou. No wonder father has always been different from others, huh?"

As he spoke, Li Qingmu suddenly realized something. Qi Yun carries half of the Huan Clan woman’s bloodline, so doesn’t he as well?

"Yue’er, do you think I should also practice Soul Technique? Ow—"

Li Qingmu was punched miserably by Long Yue. Despite the punch, Long Yue generously said, "As you like!"

Alright then, at her word, he decided not to practice, lest his little wife gets angry.

"Actually, even if you want to practice Soul Technique now, it’s difficult."

"Hmm?"

Zhe Feng and Broken Jade appeared outside their room at some point and spoke upon hearing Li Qingmu’s question.

Li Qingmu quickly turned around and asked in surprise, "Why?"

"It’s simple. Soul Technique is suitable for those without martial arts. Those with martial arts foundation, especially those who excel, find it difficult to practice, at most they can reach the first level."

Li Qingmu was puzzled; is it really like this? So it means he truly doesn’t need to practice Soul Technique now, as it would be a complete waste of time.

"Forget it, just joking."

"Well, we’ve said what needed to be said, and now we’ll be leaving."

Zhe Feng and Broken Jade stood up to bid farewell.

Long Yue was surprised, "Leaving so soon? Not staying a bit longer?"

"Not staying, You Su is dead. We need to go back, staying out longer might get us scolded by the master. Goodbye!"

Broken Jade and Zhe Feng left suddenly and casually, Long Yue and Li Qingmu saw them off.

Although initially they were not on good terms due to some misunderstandings, they cooperated well afterward.

Tianxing Pavilion is located within Daliang, and Beiyuan Palace is relatively close to the north, so the couple escorted them all the way to the border.

"Please stay here, we bid farewell!"

Zhe Feng saluted Li Qingmu and Long Yue, while Broken Jade cheerfully said, "Farewell, farewell, you are welcome to visit Tianxing Pavilion anytime!"

Such is the person, with a broad heart and a jovial goodbye.

"Alright, farewell!"

This episode was considered concluded as Li Qingmu and Long Yue returned to Beiyuan Palace after seeing the two off.

Here everything seemed calm, however, Qi Yun had a few more people around.

"Master, over at Empress Dowager Li’s place..."

A Silver Armor Guard consulted Qi Yun.

Qi Yun waved his hand, "She was manipulated by greed. I think she should be awakened now, right? Tell her something for me, ask if she is tired these days?"

"Yes, I understand."

Long Yue and Li Qingmu heard it as they entered, and Qi Yun didn’t intend to hide it from them, talking openly with the Silver Armor Guard.

Long Yue understood, this was to ask her if she’s exhausted from worrying about everything, indicating that he was aware of her maneuvers!

...

Lixiu Palace.

Empress Dowager Li was drinking a bowl of snow swallow and peach gum, suddenly she spat a mouthful of dark blood.

Her face turned ghastly pale, her body staggered, almost falling, and a maid hurried to support her.

"Madam, what’s wrong? Are you alright? Someone, quickly call the Imperial Physician..."

"No, there’s no need!"

Empress Dowager Li hastily stopped the palace maid, gently shaking her head.

She knew better than anyone what had happened to her, the person she had collaborated with had died.

It’s really unimaginable, he actually died?

He was so powerful, how did he die?

Who?

Who killed him?

While Empress Dowager Li was puzzled, a eunuch rushed in, "Madam, someone came from the Supreme Emperor’s side to deliver a message to you!"

Empress Dowager Li’s complexion became even paler.

Even though Qi Yun had left the Imperial Palace and gone to Beiyuan Palace, he was still the Supreme Emperor, holding power that everyone envied.

That is the power of life and death over others!

Empress Dowager Li tried to compose herself, quickly wiping the corners of her mouth, saying, "I’ll go now."

With the help of a maid, she went outside to meet the person.

It was a Silver Armored Soldier, this fearsome entity had once defeated Pang Wenzheng’s tens of thousands of troops with just a few thousand soldiers.

She dared not delay and asked, "What message does His Majesty have for you to convey?"

"The master asks if Madam has been tired lately?" the Silver Armored Soldier saluted and then left.

Once he left, Empress Dowager Li couldn’t support herself anymore and fell directly to the ground, the maid beside her didn’t react in time.

"Madam, Madam! Quickly, call the Imperial Physician!"

Later the Imperial Physician arrived, it was the head of the Imperial Medical Bureau. He diagnosed Empress Dowager Li’s pulse, looked at her complexion, and said, "Madam has suffered agitation from anger! No problem, I’ll prescribe some cooling medicine, once she drinks it, she’ll be fine, but afterwards, keep Madam calm."

After prescribing medicine, he advised those serving Empress Dowager Li before leaving.

"Madam, do you feel better?"

A trusted old maid stepped forward, inquiring about Empress Dowager Li.

Empress Dowager Li looked slightly better than before, but still poor, she shook her head, "No problem, no problem... Supreme Emperor... he’s truly heartless!"

"Madam, speak cautiously, be wary of walls having ears!"

Empress Dowager Li chucked, "Walls having ears? Hahaha, I’m about to become a person of the Cold Palace, what is there to care?"

"Madam, what nonsense! You are the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor’s birth mother, who would dare show you disrespect? What Cold Palace, Madam, what nonsense."

"Yes, I am the Imperial Concubine, the Emperor’s birth mother, who dares to yell at me, who dares to disrespect me? But... there is still the Supreme Emperor above, isn’t there?"

Empress Dowager Li let out a bitter laugh, "With him, what does this Imperial Concubine count for? Hahaha..."

"Madam, don’t say that, Supreme Emperor he..."

"Enough, no need to comfort me, yes, I’ve been too obstinate, why fight for power? Women should support their husbands and educate their children. My son is the Emperor, I should... lead a peaceful life!"

After speaking, Empress Dowager Li walked towards her bedroom.

"Tell the Emperor... I won’t be involved in anything anymore!"

The old maid hesitated for a moment before leaving in response. ...

Events in the Imperial Palace were of little interest to Li Qingmu and Long Yue. At this moment, they had stayed with Qi Yun for more than half a month, then returned to the Regent Prince Mansion with Rui’er and Yaoyao.

They intended to stay for a few more days, but Qi Yun said he had to return to handle state affairs.

No choice, with father saying so, they had to leave.