Old Madame Hua heard her and instantly heaved a sigh of relief. Yun Shimo and the others had complicated expressions on their faces. This matter could be made a mountain or a molehill. They did not expect Hua Qiyue to deal with it so calmly.
Did she long know someone was out to get her?
What a shrewd woman!
Yun Shimo quietly sipped a mouthful of tea. A faint smile appeared on his lips. Instantly, the smile coagulated. Why did he feel a sense of joy every time he encountered her problem?
"This is indeed true. I will get someone to fetch the painting of Ten Thousand Horses Galloping Ahead right now!" Hua Qiyue smiled lightly, directing Youshui and Lv Xin to accompany the Emperor's Qi Artists and fetch the painting from under the horse carriage at the parking lot.
The Changlong Emperor heard her and quietly nodded. He swept a cold gaze over at his Queen.
Queen Liu's hand was sweating coldly. She frowned
"Eldest Sis, my mother is framed. Please spare her from death. I will be your slave... " Hua Mengshi's eyes was flooding with tears. She looked so pitiful. Unfortunately, Hua Qiyue stared at her with indifferent eyes. "Second Sis, this is an Imperial Edict. Sorry, I have no way to reverse it." Hua Mengshi wept even more piteously. She blacked out and fainted. Surou and the others quickly helped her away. They did not want to spoil the Changlong Emperor's improved mood. "Take that bandit burglar Wang Zhong to the dungeon as well. Behead him tomorrow!" The Changlong Emperor bellowed coldly. Then, he said gently to Hua Qiyue, "I'm sorry to have subjected Princess Jinghua to a shock. If it weren't for your intelligence and wits, I would have really wronged you." It was rare for the Changlong Emperor to be so equable and calm. Hua Qiyue did not really fuss. She stared indifferently at the Empress and smiled. "You flatt
"Framed? When you people were trying to poison me dead, why didn't you say 'framed'? I, Hua Qiyue, won't be so stupid as to allow a former murderer a way out." Hua Qiyue raised her brows mockingly. In her previous life, she had been too kind and considerate. She did not care how Zhou Zhicheng had treated her and allowed him a harem of wives and concubines. She even allowed him to marry her own maidservant. What did her great generosity lead to? Only endless betrayals and resentments. Heartlessly hounded upon and tortured by those mistresses! How could Hua Qiyue ever forget her previous life, when she had been tortured to death and Tianci made a mute through poison? Hua Mengshi heard her and her tears continued to stream down, like strings of beads slipping off her exquisite face, one after another. They were like pearls falling off a jade plate. "Eldest Sis... think about how hard my mother has worked for Hua's Ma
When she saw her handsome Master wolving down his food, Hua Qiyue retreated helplessly to one side and tried to cultivate. She was at the lower levels of the Dragon Diagram Realm. She did not know how long she would take to reach the middle levels. Her earlier promotion had been quick and enjoyable. Her Spirit Summoning Art was only at Lv 3. She was still quite far away from Lv 4. Her present power, however, meant that Hua Qiyue did not need to feel constrained when dealing with certain Qi Art masters. After all, she also knew Mourning Steps, Spirit Summoning Art and other special footworks and skills that Tianpi had trained her. Even though she was at a lower level, she was still many times more powerful than a Qi Artist one level above her. Hua Qiyue sat by the pond, converging the Spiritual Qi from the heavens and the earth. She began to cultivate slowly. Several hours passed and nothing happened. Previously, H
"What?" Hua Qiyue was fairly surprised. She saw Ji Feng's expression which seemed to imply something serious... Ji Zhong gazed happily at Hua Qiyue, as if admiring his future daughter-in-law. "Princess Jinghua, our Ji family is very happy you are our disciple. However, Your Highness possess the Thousand-Year Magistery and seem to know lots of other medicines as well. You probably don't need much instruction. As the Manor Head, I have decided to let Feng and Jing stay behind in the capital. Of course, Your Highness can go to Ji's Manor if you like. You will decide everything." Hua Qiyue blinked. Did she hear wrong? Did the Ji family just told her that she needn't go to Ji's Manor? And they allowed Ji Feng and Ji Jing to stay behind to instruct her, a new disciple? Talking about herbs, Hua Qiyue was not really well versed with them. The person who knew them well was Tianpi. Many of the seeds of the divine herbs were from him. Alt
Hua Qiyue looked at the owner of that hand—Yun Shimo, who was looking at her coldly, then he said gently to Tianci, "Tianci, this cuisine is specially made for you, and Daddy also prepared all the delicacies on this table for you and me." Hua Qiyue was depressed to almost spit blood. Although it was a little unkind to rob food from her son, these delicacies on the table were actually made for four, weren't they? But Yun Shimo was so mean. What he said implied that Hua Qiyue came here uninvited, intending to freeload, right? Hua Qiyue thought very hard, but she was really unable to figure out what she had done that offended Yun Shimo. "Daddy, since Mom likes these, please allow her to have them! Daddy, you can ask the chef to prepare another dish of the Roast and Steamed Pork Joint Made in Niufo County!" Tianci blinked his smart eyes and a cunning smile skimmed over his eyes. Yun Shimo couldn't help laughing and he
"Ask him to come!" Queen Liu's beautiful eyes were suddenly brightened. Since Shui Qianruo was willing to come, he must be interested in cooperating with her. Shui Qianruo was still in a white robe under which his pale and wan face became even more horrible; his entire body looked like a lifeless corpse. Generally, when people saw him, they would somehow tremble and feel scared. Xiaohuan lowered her eyes and dared not see Shui Qianruo's eyes. "Shui Qianruo meets Her Highness." Shui Qianruo just slightly bowed, but Queen Liu disregarded this action. Not everyone should kneel down when visiting the Empress. People with dignified identities, such as some senior Qi Artists or poisoners, pharmacists, were allowed to ignore etiquette when they visited the Emperor and the Empress. "Xiaohuan works for me. Master Shui, let me put this in a straightforward way: do you, have any interest in coorperating with me? Of course, y
Of course, Huangfu Xuan didn't know that it was the feeling of falling love with someone. Once falling love with a girl, he would be willing to see her but he also was afraid to see her, and his mind was filled with complicated contradictions which couldn't even be explained by deities. In the mortal world, love was could ruin the world and overturn countries. But some loves were unworthy of being mentioned, as humble as mud. At the same time, Princess Huiya was also very distressed. She wanted to go out of the palace but was stopped by her mother, and also because Yun Shimo was indifferent to her. Right now, a palace maid came to report that the Queen had invited all the princesses to the back hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of the moon. It was July 18th this day. Although the moon wasn't as round as that on the 15th or the 16th, the bright moon was still shining in the sky, as silvery as waves in the sea.
This day, General Hua Liting came back from the border and handed over his territorial protection duties to a newly promoted general. After all, Hua Liting had been galloping on the battlefield for many years and suffered from many injuries. Now, he was getting older and his strength as well as energy also declined, so, he could only retire. Around mid afternoon, General Hua Liting had entered the gate of the capital with his troops. The masses in the capital were ecstatic when they saw him, and they enthusiastically sent him food and clothes as presents. Hua Liting had tears in his eyes because for his whole life, he had experienced many difficulties, and he felt that his life hadn't been spent in vain since he gained such respect. Finally, he came back to the Hua's Mansion. As soon as Hua Liting got down from the horse, he saw that Hua Mengshi rushed to him saying, "Dad!" There were tears on Hua Mengshi's beautiful face and her voice was f
The Fiery Divine Tree wrapped its branches around the white jade vial. It was greatly shocked. "Is this... an Essence Pearl? Are you... are you imparting all your powers to her?" Tianpi raised his brows. "She's my disciple. So why not? If you won't do it, I still have enough energy to destroy this forest. You must know that I'm half-demonized. Even you won't be my match." The Fiery Divine Tree went silent. Then it sighed lightly. "Ah... Very well then, I shall make this trip for you. But... I'm still shocked by your act. This must be a penance over the Peach Fairy?" "Old fellow, you're a busybody!" Tianpi raised his brows, very displeased. A wicked smile hovered over his diabolically handsome face. "Set off at once. And don't tell her it's from me. Tell her it's your gift to her. That bird and that stinking lad won't know what it is..." The Fiery Divine Tree silently departed. Once it left, Tianpi leaned against the gigantic tr
"Mom, what's wrong?" While Hua Qiyue was frantically searching for Tianci, a familiar boyish voice made her turn her head at once. She saw Hua Zun pulling Tianci and watching her curiously. When he found Hua Qiyue all drenched in blood, Hua Zun was greatly shocked. Tianci hurriedly threw himself forward. Hua Qiyue saw him and embraced Tianci fiercely in her arms. "Go at once... go quickly. In a moment, he will be here, he will be here!" Hua Qiyue cried out in terror. Night had fallen. All around in the forest were dense, overlapping shadows. It seemed that Tianpi's figure was everywhere! He seemed to be here everywhere. His presence drove Hua Qiyue to extreme panic. "Qiyue, what's wrong? What happened?" Hua Zun was frightened and stunned. It took him a long time to recover. By then, Hua Qiyue had already lifted Tianci up and raced away from Hua Zun's sight. Hua Zun followed closely behind. They left
"Qiyue is not willing to consummate our relationship, nor am I willing to hurt her. Even though I've demonized... I still retain a shred of sanity. Yun Shimo, don't you have a whiff of Qi from the Purple Primordial Chaos Bead? Force that Qi out for me now!" Tianpi cruelly curled up the corners of his lips. He was laughing smugly, his bloodshot eyes glittering with chill. "Otherwise, I will do something you won't want to see..." After he said this, he kissed Hua Qiyue's raven hair. Yun Shimo suddenly and tightly clenched his fists. Hua Qiyue was gasping slightly. She had never expected Tianpi to act this way. If Yun Shimo refused, would he kill her? "Didn't you say you are unwilling to hurt her? So release her now! You want the Qi from the Purple Primordial Chaos Bead? I'll let you have it!" Yun Shimo did not hesitate at all. Although he hated Tianpi for acting so wickedly, he was even more afraid that Hua Qiyue wo
She had said repeatedly that she would not marry Yun Shimo but Tianpi. Yet right now, she could not but be concerned over him. She was really a cheap slut! Hua Qiyue took a step back and left, heading for Ice Palace in a distraught state. She was afraid she would involuntarily go near him if she had stayed another second. Only after Hua Qiyue ran away did Yun Shimo slowly turned his body. He watched the direction from which she had left and smiled a bitter smile. He thought that she would still show him some care. But she could not overcome the hurdle in her heart. Forget it then! Let her do what she likes! Yun Shimo was already under the tree for a day and a night. His whole body had turned numb thanks to the cold. It it weren't for the anima energy inside his body, he would have frozen to death. After thinking for a day and a night, Yun Shimo came to a conclusion. Let Hua Qiyue live her life as she
On his arm was his blood-drenched robe. Hua Qiyue silently took them. "Let me wash it for you. Have a good rest." A blissful smile unfolded on Tianpi's pale face. "Haha, lass, you're so understanding. Thank you." Hua Qiyue rolled her eyes at him. They were already at their wits' end and yet he had the gall to joke with her. After washing his robe, she lay it out to dry in the sun. Then she went into the kitchen to heat up the tonic he had yet to finish and brought it to him. Tianpi had not yet fallen asleep. He was sitting cross-legged silently on his bed. When he heard the noise, Tianpi opened his eyes. He found Hua Qiyue had already brought him the soup. Pursing his lips, he gave a light smile. "Lass, you're more and more virtuous. Why don't we get married? After all, you won't accept Yun Shimo." It was a joke but it made Hua Qiyue crease her brows softly. She gave no answer, serving him the soup i
The Sun Moon Deity fumbled inside his Storage Ring and finally fished out a scroll. Hua Qiyue immediately unfurled it. It contained a rune sealing art. Since she, Yun Shimo and the Sun Moon Deity all understood runes, it would not be too difficult to execute such a sealing art. "The requirement is that you must have reached the first level of Great Deity. I've just reached that level. So it shouldn't be a problem, right?" Hua Qiyue glanced at the scroll and then threw it to Tianpi. When Tianpi saw the procedure inside, his wan face showed indifference. "It doesn't matter. Let's try it." Hua Qiyue heard him and was exceptionally happy. After Tianpi had been resealed, he could come out after the demonic energy in his body cleared. Hua Zun was rather suspicious. "Will it work? The rune sealing art 10,000 years ago was very powerful. Hare, are you sure your scroll isn't a counterfeit?" The
Was that... the demonic energy? Wasn't there only a slight whiff of it? It seemed there was a lot of demonic energy. Hua Qiyue's heart began to worry. As Tianpi gave a muffled snort, her nerves began to tense. Red hair began to sprout slowly on Tianpi's face. He seemed like a monkey. He gave another muffled snort and a white circle of light condensed desperately in his hand. Tianpi struck that white light forcefully on his head. Instantly, the crimson light on his body waned somewhat. But his striking hand had opened up a large gash on his face. Blood trickled down... Hua Qiyue could not bear to look. She turned away her head forcefully and headed out. Tianpi claimed that he was fine in the day, but he was lying. He must have wanted her not to worry. After Hua Qiyue left, Tianpi managed successfully to curb that layer of demonic energy. But he knew that every midnight, he would suffer from its attack! When the dem
Hua Qiyue was gasping. She shook herself free of Yun Shimo's hand and her eyes were full of mounting anger. "He's already so poorly. So how can I not worry? Please get lost, Yun Shimo. It's none of your business!" Yun Shimo watched the exceptionally vexed Hua Qiyue and heaved a deep breath. "I will find him back." The moment Yun Shimo said this, Hua Zun also stepped out. "I will go too." He was afraid Yun Shimo would try some wicked scheme on Tianpi. Tianci pulled Hua Qiyue's hand. "Mom, I'd like to find Grandmaster too." "Be good, Tianci. We will stay here. In a moment, dad will bring your Grandmaster back." Yun Shimo glanced at Hua Qiyue and then departed Ice Palace with Hua Zun. Watching them disappear in an instant, Hua Qiyue's heart was disconcerted. Tianpi had left because he did not wish to harm her. But she was, after all, indebted to him for her reborn life. So how could she ju
Hua Qiyue frowned and said, very displeased, "Do you guys have the habit of voyeurism?" Tianpi gave a light snort. "I merely can't stand you two. Since you won't accept another man, you might as well be with him." Hua Qiyue's emotions were suddenly stirred. "Who says I can't accept another man?" "You can? If you can, why treat Hua Zun so coldly? Why reject the others so completely?" Tianpi flatly curved up the corners of his lips. "Because I owe you too much in your former life, I won't force you now. I will respect whoever you choose. But you don't need to mind the past so much." Mind? Hua Qiyue's face sank. In Tianyuan Continent, women regarded their chastity as more important than their lives. Could Tianpi's mere words make her forgive the past? Tianpi started to wave his fan coquettishly. Hua Qiyue cursed him as a nutcase. The weather was so cold and yet he was playing with her Drunken Flower Fan!