Fairy, listen to my explanation.

Chapter 674 The Secret in the Imperial Study

As Qin Yu's footsteps faded into the distance, the Empress remained seated on the dragon throne, though her hands clenched tightly within her sleeves.

"absurd!"

The Empress suddenly flicked her sleeve, her gaze falling on the bronze mirror, and she trembled instantly.

In the bronze mirror, her hair was slightly disheveled, and her usually dignified and indifferent face was tinged with a blush that had not yet faded.

The Empress was somewhat incredulous. Her fingertips touched the mirror, and the cool touch brought her back to her senses.

The person in the mirror is none other than the Great Yan Empress, who rules over the Immortal Kingdom. How could she lose her composure over something like this?
However, the warm current inside my body was still flowing.

Because of the restoration of the Great Dao, she could feel the help brought by this warm current even more clearly.

"Yan Zhi".

The Empress abruptly interrupted her thoughts, took a deep breath, and softly called out.

At this moment, she regained the clarity and majesty befitting an emperor.

"His Majesty."

Yan Zhi appeared at the doorway.

"How is your cultivation level now?"

The Empress asked directly.

"Your Majesty, the road will be built to a length of ninety-five steps."

Yan Zhi did not hide anything and replied respectfully.

The Empress lightly tapped the dragon table with her fingertips. Each of the Flame Guards was personally selected by her and possessed extremely high talent. Yan Zhi, as the leader, was even more rare, possessing the Dao Spirit Body.

Now that the Great Dao has been restored, it is only natural that Yan Zhi's realm has improved, and she may even surpass Ling Tianfeng.

"Om..."

The Empress suddenly flicked her sleeve, and a beam of azure light flew out from her sleeve, hovering in front of Yan Zhi.

This is a section of emerald green branch and leaves, with patterns on the leaves, exuding a rich vitality of wood.

"A branch of the Aoki Tree?!"

Yan Zhi's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Take it."

The Empress didn't offer much explanation, but gestured.

"Yes!"

Yan Zhi accepted the branches and leaves with both hands.

"I may not stay in the capital for long, so you and Ling Gongfeng will need to take good care of me."

The Empress said calmly.

Although there is a half-realm expert guarding the depths of the palace, his lifespan is nearing its end, and every time he activates his source, it causes irreversible damage to him. He will not easily take action unless absolutely necessary.

Yan Zhi respectfully accepted the order. She knew that only by becoming a half-saint could she better assist the Empress.

……

The next morning.

As soon as Qin Yu stepped into the Imperial Study, her gaze fell on the window.

The empress stood with her back to him by the window, her body bathed in the golden light of the rising sun, exuding an aura of majesty that commanded respect.

"Did Your Majesty not rest last night?"

Qin Yu keenly noticed the pile of memorials on the dragon's desk and asked softly.

"I've been dealing with a lot of trivial matters lately."

The empress did not turn around, but merely tilted her head slightly, revealing her perfect profile.

Gazing at the silhouette of the goddess bathed in the morning light, seemingly stepping out of the "Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River," Qin Yu unconsciously took a few steps forward.

From his angle, he could see the Empress's left hand unconsciously stroking the hem of her robe, just like yesterday.

As he approached, the fat dragon on his dragon-patterned robe rose and fell slightly with his breathing.

"Is Your Majesty experiencing some kind of mental distress?"

Qin Yu's Adam's apple bobbed. At this distance, he could even smell the goddess's unique fragrance.

The empress opened her mouth, but ultimately couldn't say anything.

In fact, she knew this from the moment Qin Yu appeared at Ziwei Palace without taking Xiao Ling'er and the others away from their natal space.

"Your Majesty, may I investigate this matter?"

Qin Yu maintained a respectful attitude as she spoke.

However, seeing that the Empress did not respond, he braced himself and reached out to take her hand.

The Empress tried to pull her hand away as if burned, but he seized the opportunity to grab it. Feeling that fair wrist go from stiff to trembling slightly, Qin Yu's heart trembled violently.

Inside the Great Yan Imperial Palace, he held the Empress's hand.

hiss!
This was something he never dared to even dream of.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll kill you?"

The Empress felt the caressing sensation in her palm, her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and her voice was cold and clear.

However, she only struggled symbolically, and after failing, she let him lead her.

In the past, Qin Yu would never have dared to be so presumptuous, and she wouldn't even have the courage to face the Empress directly.

However, after these two days of probing, he had already guessed the Empress's hint.

"Qin Yu is His Majesty's person, His Majesty can do whatever he wants with her."

Qin Yu took her hand, placed it on his heart, and said.

The Empress's arm stiffened, and she turned her head to look at the flushed face in disbelief.

This guy is way too outrageous!
Even if it was with her tacit approval, wasn't this a bit too direct?

The two were only inches apart, and his hot breath was even blowing on his cheek.

"Your Majesty, if your mind is unstable..."

Qin Yu lowered his head slightly, his nose almost touching her brow.

"Om..."

A ray of golden light suddenly appeared, and then the Empress's three-colored Daoist power surged out, forcefully pushing Qin Yu away.

The Empress staggered back a few steps, grabbing the dragon table for support. The fat dragon heaved violently, its eyes burning with golden flames: "You may leave now. Come back tomorrow...tomorrow."

If it were yesterday, Qin Yu would certainly not have dared to contradict the Empress if she had acted this way.

However, looking at her jade-like hands tightly gripping her robe, Qin Yu not only did not back down, but instead took two more steps forward.

"Your Majesty, the issue of one's state of mind cannot be ignored."

"Get out!"

The Empress took a deep breath. Although he was still several feet away, she could already feel his respect.

for a long time.

A faint spatial fluctuation emanated from the imperial study.

The two figures had disappeared without anyone noticing.

Until dusk.

The door to the Imperial Study opened, and a figure was blasted backward and sent flying.

Watching the figure turn over and run away without looking back, Yan Zhi fell into deep thought.

To be summoned by His Majesty must mean that he is here to discuss important matters.

However, what Yan Zhi couldn't understand was that Qin Yu had always been very respectful in front of His Majesty, so how could she have angered His Majesty?

Could it be that their ideologies clashed, and they couldn't reach a deep conversation even after a whole day of discussion, so His Majesty kicked them out?

That's understandable.

His Majesty's gentle side is only revealed in front of Princess Ling'er.

Even when facing the Yan Guards and the Empress Dowager, the requirements are extremely strict. As for other people...

Lingtian Peak, which was also a place of worship, had several of its mansions smashed by the Empress.

In comparison, Qin Yu was only blasted away, which seems understandable.

To Yan Zhi's surprise...

Even though he had been blasted away by the Empress, he reappeared in front of the Imperial Study the next day.

After receiving His Majesty's permission, Qin Yu entered the Imperial Study again.

as always.

As the sun was about to set, he was blasted out again.

This time, Qin Yu didn't even fall to the ground. With a flip, she used the momentum to escape the Imperial Study. Her movements were incredibly skillful.

As expected, he still couldn't convince the Empress.

However, Qin Gongfeng still dared to insist on giving advice in the face of the incomparably majestic empress.

Yan Zhi couldn't help but admire him secretly; he was the first person to maintain his original intentions when facing the Empress.

Only with such a mindset can one achieve the Great Way!

(End of this chapter)