198: The Second Princess, Yan Quanzhen
The Golden Lion pulled the carriage into the distance, leaving deep wheel tracks on the ground.
“……”
The Mysterious Person glanced at Xie Weilou and then vanished into thin air.
“Siming?”
Lin Qinghuang looked up, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Lord Siming of the Tianquan Division was mysterious and unpredictable. She had met him once; he wore a white robe and a mask, completely concealing his figure and face, making it impossible to see what he truly looked like.
The Mysterious Person who just appeared wore the exact same attire as Lord Siming, but for some reason, she felt that this person was not Lord Siming.
Xie Weilou shook his head, “He is not Siming!”
He had met Siming before. The one who just appeared wore similar clothes to Siming, but their aura was different; it was definitely not Siming.
Lin Qinghuang mused, “Even if he isn't Siming, he must have some connection to him. And his appearance here to protect you suggests that someone views you, this chess piece, as extremely important.”
“Perhaps!”
Xie Weilou smiled faintly and then asked, “Do you recognize the one in the carriage just now?”
“Second Princess, Yan Quanzhen!”
Lin Qinghuang spoke with a deep gaze.
“Yan Quanzhen…”
Xie Weilou fell into thought. In the original owner's memories, there was indeed some information about this Second Princess.
Legend had it that when Second Princess Yan Quanzhen was born, auspicious signs descended from the heavens, Dao rhyme floated, causing the world to resonate. Later, Second Master Shen Yuzhen of the Saint Academy personally went to the imperial palace to test her bone structure.
After three years old, Yan Quanzhen was taken as a disciple by Second Master and brought to the Saint Academy. She rarely returned to the imperial palace, spending most of her time cultivating in the Saint Academy or traveling with Second Master for experience. Very few people had seen her true face.
Lin Qinghuang calmly stated, “Three years ago, Yan Quanzhen followed Second Master away from Tianqi to train at the Tai Xuan Sect. Now, she is not only Second Master's disciple but also a Tai Xuan Sect disciple.”
“I don't seem to have any enmity with her.”
Xie Weilou frowned slightly.
Lin Qinghuang glanced at Xie Weilou, “Yan Quanzhen's birth mother is the Saintess of the Tai Xuan Sect. After Yan Quanzhen was born, this Saintess handed Yan Quanzhen over to Imperial Concubine Zhao and then went into solitary cultivation at Han Shui Temple. Before she was three, Yan Quanzhen was always with Imperial Concubine Zhao. I think you understand now.”
Yan Quanzhen had no personal grudge against Xie Weilou, but Xie Weilou had captured the Third Prince. Since she happened to be back, it was natural for her to intervene.
“So that's it.”
Xie Weilou chuckled wryly.
Lin Qinghuang said indifferently, “None of these princes and princesses are simple. It’s not wrong to be wary. If someone truly doesn't know their place, then… cut them down!”
Xie Weilou did not continue the topic but instead said, “I'll come to your place tonight!”
“Okay.”
Lin Qinghuang did not refuse this time.
Then the two left…
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Chunxuan Palace.
Yan Quanzhen wore a long grey dress, her figure graceful and light as a fairy, her skin as white as snow, appearing even more radiant under the lamplight. She wore a half-mask, revealing only half of her face, yet it already showed a captivating beauty, like a celestial maiden descended, flawlessly stunning.
“Greetings, Auntie.”
Yan Quanzhen bowed to Imperial Concubine Zhao.
Imperial Concubine Zhao sat on a chair, sipping fragrant tea. She glanced at Yan Quanzhen, “Dao Repository Realm, not bad! That mark on your forehead, has it still not disappeared?”
Yan Quanzhen replied, “It's natural; it can't be removed.”
Imperial Concubine Zhao smiled lightly, not continuing on the matter. She asked, “Did something happen that brought you back this time?”
Yan Quanzhen nodded gently, “When I entered the city, I met Xie Weilou! I wanted to give him a show of force, but unfortunately, there was an unexpected turn.”
“Oh?”
Imperial Concubine Zhao became a little interested.
Yan Quanzhen mused, “It seems Lord Siming of the Tianquan Division is protecting him…”
The Tianquan Division was her father, the Xia Emperor's, sharp blade. Siming protecting Xie Weilou indicated that it was her father's intention.
Imperial Concubine Zhao smiled and nodded, “Your actions this time were a bit off.”
Yan Quanzhen said, “It was indeed off. I didn't expect Lord Siming of the Tianquan Division to secretly protect him.”
Imperial Concubine Zhao chuckled, “When I said you were off, I wasn't referring to who was protecting Xie Weilou, but that you shouldn't have acted against him. You have a natural Dao bone; your path should be the Grand Dao, not power struggles. You, a young girl, shouldn't be involved in the intrigues of Tianqi City.”
With a natural Dao bone, her future was boundless. Participating in these dirty power struggles would only negatively affect her.
Yan Quanzhen calmly stated, “I am naturally not interested in these so-called power struggles, but acting according to one's heart is also a kind of Dao!”
“Alright, alright, I can't win with you. Since you're back, stay in the imperial palace for a while. There's news that your mother is about to emerge from seclusion.”
Imperial Concubine Zhao smiled lightly.
“……”
Yan Quanzhen did not say much.
“The Emperor has arrived!”
Just then, a voice came from outside the hall.
Imperial Concubine Zhao stood up.
Then the Xia Emperor entered the main hall with his hands behind his back. His face was a little pale, and he looked very weak overall.
“Greetings, Your Majesty.”
“Greetings, Imperial Father.”
Imperial Concubine Zhao and Yan Quanzhen bowed to the Xia Emperor.
“No need for formalities.”
The Xia Emperor waved his hand lightly.
He looked at Yan Quanzhen and smiled faintly, “Someone just sent word that you wanted to act against Xie Weilou?”
Yan Quanzhen's expression was calm, “Is Imperial Father going to blame your daughter?”
The Xia Emperor shook his head, “The Zhenxi Marquis Manor has rendered great military service to my Great Xia. Old Master Xie fell, and Xie Nantian died in battle. Now, the Xie Nantian lineage has only Xie Weilou left. You naturally shouldn't touch him; otherwise, how would the world view my Imperial Family?”
“……”
Yan Quanzhen fell silent.
The Xia Emperor said, “Forget it! Since that boy is fine, let this matter go. Your mother is about to emerge from seclusion. Three days from now, you will go to Han Shui Temple to greet her. At that time, I will have Xie Weilou accompany you, to also ease the relationship. You've been cultivating outside all these years; it's proper for you to interact more with the young people of Tianqi City.”
Yan Quanzhen's expression was self-composed, not saying a word. Have Xie Weilou accompany her? What was Imperial Father planning?
Imperial Concubine Zhao, on the other hand, smiled without speaking.
The Xia Emperor looked at Imperial Concubine Zhao and smiled faintly, “The moonlight is nice tonight, my beloved concubine, walk with me!”
“Okay.”
Imperial Concubine Zhao smiled and nodded.
…
Lin Manor.
In the pavilion.
Xie Weilou sat on the bed, casually drawing out a wisp of Phoenix Blood power and integrating it into his body.
With the Phoenix Blood given by the Xia Emperor, he could logically reveal some of his cultivation.
As for the remaining Phoenix Blood, he naturally had to keep it.
Although Lin Qinghuang said this item wasn't very significant to him, Phoenix Blood was extraordinary after all, with powerful strength and miraculous effects. If used for alchemy, it would surely have world-shaking effects, and perhaps it would be useful in the future.
Lin Qinghuang sat on a chair, casually took out the drop of Phoenix Blood Xie Weilou had given her, then took out a jade talisman, integrating the Phoenix Blood into it. She then formed hand seals, and power enveloped the jade talisman, continuously refining it…
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