Chapter 311: Chapter 311: Revealing the Secrets of Heaven

Gu Qingli clasped her hands and said, “Farewell, Master.”

Jueliao glanced at Gu Qingli. He had already revealed too much today, so he didn’t mind adding one more sentence. Thus, Jueliao said, “Heaven cherishes all life. I hope Your Majesty will be kind. Amitabha.”

After saying that, Jueliao turned and walked towards the door. The door opened, and Jueliao immediately exited the imperial study.

With Xiao Yunjing’s internal strength, how could he not hear their conversation in the imperial study? He even sensed that Jueliao’s aura was somewhat chaotic.

“Liu Desheng, escort Master Jueliao back to Xiangguo Temple.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“Master, thank you!” Xiao Yunjing saluted Jueliao with cupped hands and then entered the imperial study.

Master Jueliao returned the salute to Xiao Yunjing and then followed Liu Desheng. Liu Desheng fetched a sedan chair and invited Master Jueliao to board.

Master Jueliao did not refuse and immediately entered the sedan chair. Just as he settled in, he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

Jueliao immediately took out the medicine bottle Gu Qingli had given him. He hurriedly poured out a pill and sniffed it. A flicker of surprise crossed his usually placid face, and he quickly swallowed the pill.

The moment the pill entered his stomach, it dissolved. Jueliao felt his entire being lighten. He exhaled a long, turbid breath and silently marveled, This Empress truly lives up to her reputation as an otherworldly visitor. Her skill in concocting medicine is something I’ve never witnessed on this continent.

Moreover, this pill contains the legendary spiritual energy.

Jueliao looked straight ahead, his thoughts unreadable.

「In the imperial study」

Gu Qingli was still pondering Master Jueliao’s words, not even noticing that Xiao Yunjing had entered.

“Li’er.” Xiao Yunjing went straight to her and embraced her.

“Yunjing, I was just thinking about what Master Jueliao said. He said I am protected by a true dragon, and you are that true dragon. You must protect me closely,” Gu Qingli poked Xiao Yunjing’s chest.

Since Master Jueliao had advised her to face it frankly, there was no point in dwelling on it to death; what was destined to happen would happen. She resolved to strive her utmost when the time came; after giving her all, the outcome would be left to fate.

She had died once before; she wasn’t afraid of death. It was just that she couldn’t bear to part with Xiao Yunjing and the triplets.

At the thought of her husband and their three children, Gu Qingli’s heart ached as if pierced by a knife. It hurt so much!

For their sake, Gu Qingli clenched her fists, her eyes resolute. She might not have the power to contend with Heaven and Earth, but fighting the Original Host was still feasible.

Come on, Gu Qingli, I’m not afraid of you!

Xiao Yunjing sensed that Gu Qingli’s mood had considerably lightened. He lovingly tapped her nose and said, “Your husband will definitely protect you for a lifetime, and our sons too.”

“Mhm.”

Thinking of their adorable triplets, Gu Qingli’s eyes narrowed. They were the children she had carried and birthed; she would never let the Original Host benefit from them.

Gu Qingli snuggled into Xiao Yunjing’s embrace, looked up at his slightly stubbled chin, and reached out to touch it. It felt a bit prickly, a tingling sensation.

“Let’s go back.”

Xiao Yunjing nodded, took her hand, kissed it, and led Gu Qingli back to Fengqi Palace. Latest content published on novęlfire.net

These past few days, Xiao Yunjing was very busy, and Gu Qingli was busy as well.

Xiao Yunjing was busy making preparations. Gu Qingli was also making preparations; the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony was also her Empress enthronement ceremony. She knew that at such a glorious moment, the Original Host would surely appear to contend with her. That would be the time for their confrontation, a battle to decide life and death.

So, these few days, she had hidden herself away in her Space to prepare.

Even the triplets were being looked after by Xiao Yuling, who was happy to help. Sometimes, she even brought Concubine Xian and the other two Imperial Consort Dowagers to Fengqi Palace.

The three Imperial Consort Dowagers adored the triplets from the moment they saw them and came very early each day.

It made Nanny Man and her two companions almost redundant.

Time flew by quickly. Amidst their bustling preparations, Xiao Yunjing’s enthronement ceremony arrived.

And just yesterday, Xiao Yunjing had received news that Gu Xicheng had arrived in the Capital City.

Today was the sixth day of the second month, an auspicious day for sacrifices and many other matters, a truly propitious day. The couple rose early.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs delivered their dragon and phoenix robes early in the morning.

Professionals were there to help them dress.

An hour later, the couple was fully attired.

Gu Qingli looked at herself in the mirror. She wore a phoenix crown; the phoenix hairpin at its front was vividly lifelike, like a small phoenix perched upon the crown.

Her features were picturesque, and a touch of serenity graced her bright, starry eyes. Her crimson phoenix robe featured a phoenix soaring through the nine heavens, embroidered with golden threads that shimmered brilliantly.

Paired with her exquisite beauty, she exuded an air of regal grace and imposing dignity, the aura of a true superior. She no longer resembled her usual delicate self.

“Miss, you are so beautiful today!” Wuqing gazed at the reflection in the mirror, her praise heartfelt.

Gu Qingli smiled faintly.

Wuqing was captivated. Her lady’s faint smile was truly devastatingly beautiful.

Even the nannies serving Gu Qingli were stunned. The Empress is so beautiful!

It was then that Gu Qingli truly examined herself. Since giving birth to the triplets, her focus had been entirely on them, and she usually allowed Wuqing and the others to dress her casually.

Today, properly adorned, she displayed a beauty that could captivate a nation.

So this body of the Original Host is actually this beautiful. No wonder she was so unwilling.

“Your Majesty, it is time,” Nanny Yun reminded her after checking the hour. “It is getting late.”

“Alright.” Gu Qingli’s vermilion lips parted slightly. She glanced at Wuqing, who gave a slight nod. Immediately after, Wuyou, Wushuang, and Wuxin emerged from behind the screen, each carrying one of the triplets.

They were the legitimate imperial princes. Though young, they had to attend this grand and important ceremony.

Otherwise, Gu Qingli would have already moved them into her Space.

Last night, Gu Qingli had moved the sixty people out of her Space. Before they emerged, all sixty had consumed a snow lotus seed. As expected, all sixty became supreme experts.

Gu Qingli had tasked them not only with protecting her and her children’s safety but also with protecting the triplets in the future. In short, she had made arrangements not only for these sixty people but also for Wuqing and the other three women, as a precaution against the unexpected.

Just in case…

Wuqing supported Gu Qingli as they walked towards the palace exterior. Wuyou, Wushuang, and Wuxin followed closely behind. After them came four nannies, four palace maids, and four eunuchs.

These palace attendants were not required but requested by her to help look after the triplets and carry all their necessary supplies.

Outside the palace, Xiao Yunjing was already waiting. He wore a bright yellow dragon robe and a golden crown, his dark hair cascading over his shoulders. With sword-like brows and star-like eyes, a piece of fine jade adorned his waist. His tall, robust figure, clad in the dragon robe, fully displayed the majesty of the Ninth-Five Sovereign. A single glance exuded a commanding pressure; he already possessed the sharp aura of an emperor.

Upon seeing her, Xiao Yunjing smiled. His Li’er, his Empress, was truly a phoenix among women.

Adorned in the phoenix robe, her majestic air of being the mother of the nation was fully apparent.

Gu Qingli smiled back and walked towards him.

He extended his hand, and she placed hers in it. Their hands clasped tightly, they walked slowly towards the palace gate.

「The altar for the Heaven Sacrifice Ceremony was on the highest mountain of Xiangguo Temple.」

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