Chapter 464: Chapter 130: Some Things Matter More Than One’s Own Life

"Ten years ago, this Qingshui Pavilion could be called a sanctuary for scholars. On ordinary days, many literati and refined gentlemen would visit, drinking wine and composing poetry."

"Among them, the Pavilion Master, Liu Qingqing, who founded Qingshui Pavilion, was famed as the foremost talented woman of her generation."

"It’s said that not only was she gifted, but her beauty was also extraordinary and rare—many even compared her to a celestial fairy from above!"

In simple terms: talented, wealthy, and stunning.

Ye Liuyun simply listened calmly, nodding now and then.

For news from ten years ago like this, it made sense Ye Liuyun wouldn’t know.

"But ten years ago, a catastrophe struck Qingshui Pavilion—overnight, everyone inside simply vanished without a trace!"

Si Nan had also heard about Qingshui Pavilion back then; otherwise, he might not have known these facts now. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Sir!"

At this point—

Si Nan suddenly leaned in close to Ye Liuyun’s ear, speaking in a low voice.

"Sir, I bet you wouldn’t guess what really happened in Qingshui Pavilion?"

",,,"

Whoa! Now he’s trying to be mysterious?

Si Nan had planned to keep talking, but noticing Ye Liuyun’s expression, he gave a sheepish grin and then spoke up plainly.

"I only heard this from others. Ten years ago, the emperor of our Great Qian was the previous Yan Fuhai. Back then, Yan Fuhai, upon hearing of Liu Qingqing’s unmatched talent and beauty, sent people to bring her into the palace immediately!"

"After that, Liu Qingqing disappeared completely from the world!"

Hearing this, Ye Liuyun’s interest was finally piqued.

"She died?"

"Mm!"

Si Nan nodded first, then explained further.

"It seems our old emperor wanted her to become his concubine, but no matter what, Liu Qingqing refused. Enraged, the old emperor directly ordered Liu Qingqing executed!"

"Since Qingshui Pavilion was founded by Liu Qingqing, without her, it naturally faded away from everyone’s sight."

Such a woman of unmatched grace and talent, just gone like that.

Back then, plenty of people mourned her loss.

Some even wrote poems cursing Yan Fuhai, but in the end, Yan Fuhai wielded his imperial power and executed those people one by one. As the bodies piled up, no one dared to question it anymore.

That’s how this matter was gradually forgotten by all!

"So that’s how it was!"

Ye Liuyun nodded, his eyes showing understanding.

He’d heard some of this before.

Don’t be fooled by how Yan Fuhai seems more restrained now—at least on the surface, he doesn’t look so violent anymore—but the Yan Fuhai of old was a thoroughly domineering man.

Otherwise, people like Fu Zhengqing—

How else could he keep suppressing his cultivation, stuck at early-stage Grandmaster?

It’s all because he’s wary of Yan Fuhai, isn’t it?

"So, Mei Ji is connected to Liu Qingqing?"

Si Nan had made such a big detour just to tell the story of Liu Qingqing; obviously, it wasn’t just idle talk.

There had to be some link between Liu Qingqing and Mei Ji.

"Sir!"

Si Nan kept his head down and began to explain.

"One reason Liu Qingqing was so reputed wasn’t only her talent—she often did good deeds, taking in and saving many people."

"Mei Ji was one of those whom Liu Qingqing rescued!"

The Embroidered Uniform Guard’s intelligence network is even stronger than outsiders imagine.

Even information as secretive as this—

As long as you give the Embroidered Uniform Guard some time, they can dig up everything, and be certain of it.

Even news from ten years ago like this—

For the Embroidered Uniform Guard to dig it up, it’s just a matter of spending more time and money.

"So, Mei Ji came back to avenge Liu Qingqing?"

You don’t have to think hard.

If the person who gave you shelter and raised you died, and you didn’t feel a trace of vengeance—that would be the really strange thing.

"That’s probably it, except—"

Si Nan, on the side, nodded in agreement.

But there were still things he couldn’t figure out.

"Now everyone knows, the old emperor is a Land Immortal. Even if Mei Ji’s talent is sky-high, she couldn’t possibly defeat Yan Fuhai!"

If she can’t beat him, let alone kill him.

She says it’s revenge, but really, isn’t this just smashing an egg against a rock?

"Ha!"

Hearing Si Nan’s question, Ye Liuyun couldn’t help but chuckle.

He wasn’t surprised in the least.

"In life, there are always things far more important than your own life."

For most people, their life is the most important thing.

But for some—

There are always things that stand above their own life. Maybe for Mei Ji, dying for vengeance is better than living in cowardice forever.

"I see!"

Si Nan nodded very slightly, signifying he understood.

Whatever the case—

They had indeed uncovered the truth about Mei Ji.

"Sir, maybe Mei Ji’s got her eyes on you!"

Thinking about what happened at the Imperial Music Bureau, Si Nan suspected Mei Ji was plotting something involving his own master.

After all—

Ye Liuyun is not only Southern Governor of Great Qian, he’s also a young Grandmaster.

If Mei Ji had Ye Liuyun’s help, even if that didn’t guarantee revenge, her odds would surely improve. Just for that reason alone, it would be perfectly logical for Mei Ji to try to recruit Ye Liuyun!

"No problem!"

If even Si Nan could think of that, Ye Liuyun had probably already guessed as much.