Free Web NovelChapter 766: Chapter 201: Who Is Visiting? (First Update)
"The third question is, if the child in the Princess’s womb is a daughter, what should we do? In the Taixuan Demon Realm, there’s never been talk of a female Crown Prince for hundreds of thousands of years," Su Yan stated.
They seemed to have changed their strategy, wanting a promise from Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge sneered inwardly, ’These people clearly want her to make a statement that if she gives birth to a daughter, she will automatically withdraw from the competition. In the future, who rules the Taixuan Demon Realm would still be decided by them.’
This question was obviously a trap set for her, to tangle her up. No matter what her answer is, it would be hard to escape their schemes.
But who is Mu Qingge? She saw through their trickery at a glance, so how could she be so foolish as to jump in?
Mu Qingge slowly put down the foot she had propped up, and with her hands resting on the armrests, she slowly stood up. With a breathtakingly beautiful smile, she looked at Su Yan and said, "Whether this child is male or female, both I and your Lord will have a second child, a third child... Surely we can choose a suitable Crown Prince from them, can’t we? Vassal Lord Su Yan, I don’t quite understand what you mean. Are you assuming the King will only have this one child, or are you hoping the King won’t return and can’t provide heirs for the royal family of the Taixuan Demon Realm?"
Her response was simply heartbreaking.
Su Yan’s face changed dramatically, and he knelt down on the spot.
The four of them, including Ling Jiu, were dumbfounded by Mu Qingge’s brilliant "performance", but at this moment they did not forget to fan the flames.
"How bold of you, Su Yan! You dare to curse the King, and even curse the King’s heirs!" Ling Jiu said sternly.
"Indeed, cursing the King’s heirs and even cursing the King’s return is a serious crime no matter where it is," Qing Ze said slowly. Though his voice was not loud, his tone was extremely severe.
Su Yan, with an unpleasant expression, looked at Mu Qingge in panic and pled, "Princess, I didn’t mean that. I was just... just..."
"Princess, Su Yan was just momentarily anxious and didn’t think it through, which is why he said this," She Yin also knelt down to help explain.
Qing Yan leisurely said, "It’s when one doesn’t think that it’s what one truly means, isn’t it?" His charming eyes reflected a cold light.
"You!" Su Yan glared at Qing Yan with anger, gritting his teeth, "Don’t take this chance to slander me!"
"We are all very concerned about the King’s safety. We would never hope for anything to happen to him!" Su Sheng immediately expressed his stance.
Shu Quan also said, "Our King is blessed by heaven and earth and will surely return safely."
After the sides argued a bit more, Mu Qingge finally let out a slight smile and spoke, "I believe Vassal Lord Su Yan was just anxious, so I won’t hold it against him this time. Since everyone is concerned about the King’s safety, it’s all the more important to manage your respective domains well together and not let any disorder occur during this period while the King is away."
Mu Qingge brushed off the issue, giving the four of them a sigh of relief in their hearts.
All nine in the hall responded in unison, "We obey the Princess’s orders."
Mu Qingge casually waved her hand and said, "The three questions have all been asked. I am also tired. That’s it for today. While the King is away, I will temporarily manage the palace affairs."
She will temporarily manage?
The four, including Su Sheng, were inclined to object, but having just been pardoned, they couldn’t immediately express their opposition and had to swallow their pride for now and discuss it later.
"Yes, Princess."
They said in unison.
Mu Qingge calmly said, "You may leave."
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Back at Zichen Palace, Gu Ya and Gu Ye followed closely behind Mu Qingge, not straying for a moment.
Mu Qingge suddenly stopped, turned to the two, and raised an eyebrow saying, "Do you intend to protect me at close range? Surely I’m not so weak as to warrant that?"
Gu Ya took a step forward and said to Mu Qingge, "Princess, with the King absent from the Taixuan Ancient Palace, we must ensure your safety. If you were to suffer any harm, we couldn’t face the King."
"You make it sound as if every step in the Taixuan Ancient Palace is fraught with danger," Mu Qingge teased.
Indeed, her current cultivation in the Taixuan Demon Realm is simply vulnerable. Anyone she casually encounters exudes an aura much stronger than hers.
So what?
Even if she has no cultivation, she is not a soft persimmon to be easily bullied!
Gu Ya and Gu Ye remained silent, their attitude was indeed the best answer. They silently told Mu Qingge that the Taixuan Ancient Palace is safe with Si Mo there, but dangerous without him.
It was they who dragged Mu Qingge into this perilous place, so even if they have to give their lives, they must not let anything happen to her.
Their heavy expressions brought a playful smile to Mu Qingge’s lips.
She casually sat down next to a chair in the hall and said to the two of them, "Judging by your expressions, it seems they might have some tricks up their sleeves?"
Gu Ye took a deep breath and said to Mu Qingge, "Su Sheng, She Yin, Su Yan, Shu Quan—the four of them are very ambitious, but their ambitions were previously suppressed tightly by the King, afraid to appear. With the King missing now, it would be an excellent opportunity for them to usurp, but the emergence of the Princess has left them at a loss. I believe that given their ambition, they won’t give up easily. They might target the Princess."
Mu Qingge silently listened, carefully analyzing Gu Ye’s words.
The four Great Feudal Lords, she had seen them today as well, and indeed they were all ambitious people. How would such people willingly submit to a woman who suddenly appeared?
Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow, looked up at Gu Ye, and asked, "What do you think they’ll do?"
Gu Ye pursed his lips and said, "Today’s meeting was just a probe. The Princess is testing their reality, and they are also testing the Princess’s depth. If the Princess were just an ordinary woman, weak and indecisive, perhaps they would continue with their plans, waiting until the Princess gives birth to a child, they would directly set up a Puppet Crown Prince, and appear as supporting ministers, step by step dividing the Taixuan Demon Realm according to their previous plans. However, the Princess is not an ordinary woman, they cannot control her at all. Their usual approach to obstacles they can’t control is to eliminate them."
After saying this, Gu Ye lowered his eyes.
Gu Ya looked at Mu Qingge, unwilling to miss any expression on her face.
Mu Qingge, however, remained indifferent, as if Gu Ye’s words had no impact on her. In fact, they did not affect her at all, she had already anticipated the possible events and dangers before coming here.
"Whether it’s an open attack or a covert one, let them come," Mu Qingge said lightly.
From outside the hall, footsteps could be heard.
Interrupting the conversation of the three inside the hall, they all simultaneously looked towards the Demon Guard entering the hall, who approached Mu Qingge and knelt on one knee, saying in a deep voice, "Princess, Vassal Lord Yan Ya requests an audience outside."
Mu Qingge blinked her eyes, somewhat surprised, and asked, "Who did you say wants to see me?"
The Demon Guard raised his head and repeated, "Vassal Lord Yan Ya."
Vassal Lord Yan Ya?
Mu Qingge thought hard to match this name with someone in her memory. She suddenly realized and nodded, "Oh, the only female Vassal Lord, right?"
"Exactly," the Demon Guard replied.
Mu Qingge was a little curious, "She made her presence so minimal in the hall before, and now she wants to see me, what does this mean?"
Both Gu Ya and Gu Ye had a flicker of embarrassment on their faces.
Even the Demon Guard kneeling on the ground lowered his head and remained silent.
Mu Qingge’s gaze swept across Gu Ya and Gu Ye, raising her eyebrows, she asked, "Are you hiding something from me? Could this Vassal Lord Yan Ya be your King’s confidante or childhood sweetheart?"
"Of course not! Please don’t misunderstand, Princess!" Gu Ye immediately defended Si Mo.
His reaction made Mu Qingge raise her eyebrows even higher.
Gu Ya said, "Princess, it’s really not what you think. In the Taixuan Demon Realm, everyone knows the King is not interested in women, how could he have a confidante or childhood sweetheart? However, this Vassal Lord Yan Ya has always thought that one day she could move into the Mountain and Sea Palace and serve the King."
"Mountain and Sea Palace?" Mu Qingge’s eyes slightly narrowed.
Gu Ya continued to explain, "The Mountain and Sea Palace is the harem of Zichen Palace and is also the future residence of the Princess. To enter the Mountain and Sea Palace is to be the mistress of the entire Taixuan Demon Realm."
Mu Qingge instantly understood!
Yet, she looked at the two with an amused smile, "Did your King do something to give this Vassal Lord Yan Ya such a misconception, thinking she could enter the Mountain and Sea Palace?"
"Absolutely not!"
"Princess, be careful with your words!"
Gu Ya and Gu Ye immediately defended Si Mo, already feeling a cold sweat down their backs. They dared not offend this little ancestor in front of them, this lady was their King’s beloved, and if by any chance she misinterpreted, they wouldn’t know how many layers of skin they’d lose when the King returned.
"Why are you so agitated?" Mu Qingge’s smile became even more playful.
Gu Ye gritted his teeth and said, "Princess, we also don’t know why this Vassal Lord Yan Ya has such confidence. But the King has never had any private interactions with her, and it’s likely that the King doesn’t even remember someone like her. We ask the Princess not to misunderstand the King."
"Since that’s the case, what does she want to achieve by coming to see me now?" Mu Qingge’s smile at the corner of her mouth became inscrutable.
Gu Ya and Gu Ye looked at each other, unable to provide an answer.
They also wanted to know what this usually idle and unremarkable Vassal Lord Yan Ya suddenly wanted by requesting a private audience with their Princess.
’Won’t these two women fight when they meet?’ Gu Ya signaled with a look at Gu Ye.
Gu Ye responded with a look, ’No! If there’s a fight, it will be our Princess who strikes.’
"Alright, I’ll meet with this Vassal Lord Yan Ya and see what she has to say to me." Mu Qingge suddenly stood up, dusting off non-existent dust from her robe, and announced her decision.
The Demon Guard, still kneeling, looked up and asked Mu Qingge for instructions, "Princess, should I bring her here?"
"No, take her to the Mountain and Sea Palace," Mu Qingge’s eyes slowly narrowed, a glint of cold light flashing from them.
