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In front of the Stargazing Tower, even the face of Huayang Master held no weight; threats and temptations had been tried, yet they still could not gain entry. It was only when Sang Qingxiao took action, using talismans to confuse the guards, that they finally managed to get inside.
The opulence of the Stargazing Tower was breathtaking. The abundance of gold and silver jewelry merely served as decoration, while exquisite murals painted with precious pigments adorned the walls, each telling a story of deities.
Huayang gazed at all this with reddened eyes, filled with anger. No wonder the national treasury was empty; even if his father had no choice, such extravagance was unacceptable.
Sang Qingxiao offered comfort, saying that the gold and silver jewelry was merely relocated and could be reclaimed later.
Huayang retorted sarcastically, "That's hard to say; perhaps the deities in the heavens are fond of such things."
Sighing, he thought this act was akin to shaking the very foundations of the nation. His father was being foolish. After sighing, Huayang warily glanced at Qi Xiaomian and asked, "You aren't planning to act recklessly, are you?"
It seemed his concerns were a bit late.
"Not too late," he replied, feigning a draw of his blade.
Qi Xiaomian scoffed disdainfully, "I have no time for that. What benefit do I gain from the conflict between two nations? In the end, I would only bear the blame."
Huayang feigned a lunge before awkwardly sheathing his sword. "My judgment is indeed good; I chose a partner who shares my ideals."
Qi Xiaomian ignored him and continued to investigate on his own.
At that moment, Wen Xinggui's emotions became unstable again. "No, this is all wrong! The changes made by the Great Yu Emperor are far more than what the craftsmen told me!"
What frustrated him most was that he couldn't fully comprehend it all! He wished he could rush into the palace right then and there to ask the Great Yu Emperor for clarity, but he knew his status was different; the emperor would not pay him any mind.
Wen Xinggui anxiously tugged at his hair, realizing how dangerous it was. If the formation activated, those inside would suffer unknown casualties.
This place was not suitable for lingering; he urged Wen Xinggui to note down all the modifications so they could quickly retreat.
After a long day of busyness, Qi Xiaomian finally found a moment to relax alone with Sang Qingxiao and pulled her away from others to stroll through the night market area.
After introducing various sights for a while, Qi Xiaomian noticed Sang Qingxiao's lack of enthusiasm and felt uneasy. "I have connections with Huayang Master—"
"You don't need to explain further."
"Then what about—"
"The murals have issues."
Qi Xiaomian let out a sigh of relief, but then became serious. "What seems to be the problem?"
The mural had been meticulously designed; beneath its intricate lines and vibrant colors lay a massive formation. Old Vine, well-versed in ancient knowledge, discerned that it was an extremely old Exorcism Array.
"If the Great Yu Emperor truly derived this from a book, then does he want it?"
"Naturally," came the reply. "I can help you obtain it."
Sang Qingxiao interjected, "But we should first consider how to eliminate the demons."
In this way, the Great Yu Emperor built the Stargazing Tower to confuse the demon race, aiming to achieve his goal of exorcism. There were likely more than one Demon Fetus like the one in Dingzhou City; if they were allowed to mature, the Dayu Dynasty would surely fall to the demons!
Qi Xiaomian sighed again. "It's not just the Dayu Dynasty; the entire continent would be overrun by monsters."
There was a faint Magic Breath in the palace, perhaps indicating that a woman had fallen victim, which alerted the Great Yu Emperor. If I were him, I would also act discreetly.
That giant stone had already established a deep trust among the populace through minor favors. If the Great Yu Emperor rashly removed it, not only would it alarm the other party, but it could also provoke public backlash. If the giant stone stirred up a few more words of dissent, it wouldn't even need to act itself; civil unrest would erupt, and no matter how capable the Great Yu Emperor was, he could not contend with thousands of angry citizens.
To set up such a scheme and even risk emptying the national treasury—people called him a solitary king; indeed, the Great Yu Emperor bore all burdens alone, which earned him respect.
However, this was merely our speculation. Huayang suspected that the imperial throne had changed hands. The suspicion still required a meeting with the Great Yu Emperor.
After visiting the Stargazing Tower, Huayang's desire to see the Monarch intensified. According to court officials' plans, for safety's sake, it was better to delay submitting documents as long as possible to catch that individual off guard.
But Huayang couldn't wait any longer; seeking out those most loyal, he directly brought up the matter of marriage blessings in court. However, the Great Yu Emperor rejected it outright without even bothering to come up with an excuse—he simply refused.
Another round of tug-of-war ensued in court. The Great Yu Emperor found himself with a headache from all the noise and dozed off briefly. When he was startled awake by an even louder argument, he found himself nodding in a daze.
Just as he nodded, realizing something felt off and preparing to speak again, court officials hurriedly declared his words as golden advice. Thus, he reluctantly accepted their proposal and stormed out of court with a parting remark: "Have them come tomorrow! This trivial matter has dragged on long enough; I have no time for such nonsense!"
The audience with him was thus hastily moved forward. Although the process was somewhat convoluted, that final nod made it seem relatively smooth.
Can I take this to mean that my father wishes to see me?
Qi Xiaomian Confronting her might not be a bad idea. You've been too active these days, and that person might find you troublesome, wanting to bring you into the palace to eliminate you more easily.
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