So what if I have a few billion concubines while I'm cultivating immortality?

Finished!

Yu Fengling closed her eyes in despair.

Qin Xiao said no more, and a flash of light appeared around him.

It penetrated the thick roof tiles and beams without any hindrance and went straight into the sleeping quarters.

The entire process was completely silent.

It did not alert any of the guards outside the palace.

In the sleeping hall.

Yu Qingyi, who was maintaining a vigilant posture, suddenly felt the air around her stagnate slightly.

Immediately afterwards, two figures appeared out of thin air in front of her.

One was that she sent to Dayong to carry out a mission.

My cousin, Yu Fengling, shouldn't be here at this moment.

The other was a young man I had never seen before.

The man was tall and handsome.

A pair of deep eyes were scrutinizing her with a hint of examination and amusement.

Meanwhile, his cousin was being held in the man's arms in an extremely intimate manner.

Yu Fengling's face turned pale, her expression a mixture of shame and fear, and she dared not meet her gaze.

Yu Qingyi was startled at first.

But as an emperor, he had long since mastered the skill of remaining calm even if Mount Tai collapsed before him.

After the initial shock, I quickly calmed down.

She didn't look at the disheveled Yu Fengling.

Instead, he fixed his gaze on Qin Xiao and demanded, "Who are you?"

The two palace maids in the bedchamber were already stunned when they saw Qin Xiao and Yu Fengling suddenly appear.

Hearing Yu Qingyi's voice at this moment was like waking up from a dream.

Just as he was about to open his mouth and scream, calling for protection.

An invisible pressure enveloped them.

The scream was stuck in his throat; he couldn't utter a single syllable.

The two of them froze on the spot, unable to move.

His face was filled with extreme fear.

Yu Qingyi immediately noticed the palace maid's strange behavior, and her pupils contracted sharply.

A storm raged within me.

Is this magic?

No, this power is stronger than any known magic!

The mere suppression of their aura was enough to render two well-trained palace maids immobile.

The newcomer was a powerful figure far exceeding his expectations!

She remained calm and quietly circulated the meager spiritual energy within her body, remaining on guard.

At the same time, his brain was working at lightning speed, analyzing the situation at hand.

My cousin was taken hostage.

This person's strength is unfathomable; he silently broke into my palace...

The person is not good!

"Your Majesty, the Empress..."

At this moment, Yu Fengling finally mustered up her courage and called out softly.

However, Yu Qingyi's gaze and all her attention were focused on Qin Xiao. She spoke again and asked, "Who exactly are you? How dare you trespass into my palace, take my imperial advisor hostage, and imprison my palace servants? Your audacity is truly astounding."

She deliberately emphasized the self-reference of "朕" (Zhen, meaning "I, the Emperor").

They attempted to use imperial power to put pressure on the other side.

Looking at Yu Qingyi's fierce but cowardly appearance, Qin Xiao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

He then released his grip on Yu Fengling's hand and took two steps forward.

This movement caused Yu Qingyi's body to tense up, and her spiritual energy was ready to be unleashed.

"courage?"

Qin Xiao stopped, standing a few steps away from Yu Qingyi, their eyes meeting. "This is the first time someone has spoken to me like this!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingyi's expression changed drastically!

Is the man before me also an emperor?

Which country's emperor?

Dayong?

Or other countries?

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.

She abruptly turned her gaze to Yu Fengling beside her and demanded sharply, "Imperial Preceptor! Who is he?!"

Yu Fengling trembled with fright and instinctively wanted to answer.

Qin Xiao spoke first, "I am the Emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty, Qin Xiao!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingyi's perpetually icy face revealed a look of astonishment for the first time.

Emperor Dayong?

Qin Xiao?

He was rumored to be indulging in wine and women, neglecting state affairs.

A useless emperor who is manipulated by his brothers?

How is that possible?!

"you……"

Yu Qingyi's red lips parted slightly, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

Qin Xiao didn't give Yu Qingyi much time to think.

His gaze swept over her thin, plain white undergarment.

Finally, the shock returned to her pretty face.

"I've come to discuss something with you."

"I have taken a liking to your cousin and intend to make her my concubine."

"As her family member, I feel it is necessary to inform you in advance."

"And while I'm at it, I'll check on you too."

Upon hearing this, Yu Qingyi looked at Yu Fengling in astonishment, "Imperial Preceptor, what's going on?"

Yu Fengling's delicate body trembled, and her already pale face turned even paler.

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, wanting to defend himself.

But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't utter a single one.

What can I say?

She said that she originally intended to use her beauty to seduce the Emperor of Dayong.

As a result, he tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead, and ended up getting himself into trouble.

If these words were spoken, not only would Yu Qingyi react negatively, but Qin Xiao would also be unable to get past this hurdle!

Oh dear, I'm stuck at both ends!

While pondering, Yu Fengling awkwardly dug her toes into the ground.

In the end, she could only force a smile that looked worse than a grimace. "Your Majesty, it's...it's like this...I, I think..."

"What are you thinking?"

Yu Qingyi pressed for an answer.

"I think……"

Yu Fengling thought about it for a long time, but couldn't come up with a conclusion.

At this moment, Qin Xiao slowly spoke to Yu Fengling, "Are those sweet words you said to me before so hard to say? Don't be shy about expressing your feelings to your sister!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Fengling's face instantly turned a deep purplish-red.

What's your intention?

What sweet talk?

Wasn't it all for the sake of saving lives and carrying out the plan?

Now, should I make her say it again in front of her sister?

This is worse than killing her!

Yu Qingyi frowned even more deeply. "Sweet nothings?"

Under the combined gaze of the two pairs of eyes, Yu Fengling felt as if she were being roasted on a fire, with nowhere to escape.

Finally, I made up my mind.

I know, there's no escaping this hurdle today!

He closed his eyes helplessly and took a deep breath.

When she opened her eyes again, they were filled with tears, and she looked heartbroken: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty... I know that my status is special and I should not have developed feelings for the Emperor of Dayong."

"But Emperor Dayong is a man of great talent and unparalleled elegance. As I spent time with him, I unknowingly fell deeply in love with him and could not extricate myself from it."

"I know that this action has failed your trust and the expectations of the Yu Kingdom. But... how can matters of the heart be controlled by reason?"

While speaking, he secretly observed Yu Qingyi's expression.

Yu Qingyi remained expressionless, her eyes cold.

Yu Fengling inwardly groaned, but gritted her teeth and continued making things up.

She racked her brains and searched out all the lines about lovesick men and women from every storybook she had ever read in her life.

They pieced together their story, speaking in fits and starts.

What do you mean by "meeting His Majesty once and your life is ruined"?

What do you mean by "I am willing to wash my hands and cook for Your Majesty"?

What does "I only ask to be by your side, I don't ask for any title or status" mean?

By the end, she was almost convinced of it herself.

Inside the entire sleeping quarters.

Only her delicate, affected voice echoed.

The two imprisoned palace maids.

Although I can neither move nor speak.

But the shock in his eyes was almost overflowing.

Grand Preceptor...

Is that really how it is?

Finally, Yu Fengling ran out of words, lowered her head, and looked ashamed and awaiting judgment.

Qin Xiao, after hearing this flawed "heartfelt confession," was both amused and exasperated. He turned to Yu Qingyi and asked, "Your Majesty, you see, your cousin is deeply in love with me, and I cannot let her down. I intend to take her as my concubine. What do you think of this?"

Yu Qingyi didn't answer Qin Xiao immediately, but looked at Yu Fengling and questioned, "Is what you're saying true?"

Yu Fengling trembled and lowered her head even further.

Can you tell me it's a lie?

And there's that menacing figure standing right next to me.

Once you say "no," who knows what the consequences will be?

But if we're being honest, Yu Qingyi would definitely...

Hey!

It's wrong no matter which way you look at it!

At least this fiend can protect my life...

I steeled myself again.

Yu Fengling nodded awkwardly: "Yes..."