231: Zixuan’s investigation results!

After Li Shengyuan reached his peak, Female Emperor Mu Qingning's delicate body finally completely softened.

A long farewell kiss...

Female Emperor Mu Qingning's delicate body was completely limp in Li Shengyuan's arms, her chest only rising and falling with slightly hurried breaths.

But Li Shengyuan's hands, having reached their peak, showed no intention of leaving; instead, they became even more unrestrained, swaying from side to side...

Female Emperor Mu Qingning let out a soft moan, having no strength left to resist.

Seeing this, Li Shengyuan said with a serious expression and a gentle voice, "Senior Sister, please understand, I truly didn't go to Bai Xiang Tower for romantic reasons."

"Mm..." Female Emperor Mu Qingning responded with a charming expression and hazy phoenix eyes, "Senior Sister understands..."

Li Shengyuan smiled slightly. Indeed, there was nothing that a kiss couldn't solve, and if that wasn't enough, a couple of rubs would do the trick.

He then recounted in detail everything that had happened yesterday at Bai Xiang Tower, especially his suspicions about the Demon Cult's clues, Bai Yurou's probing, and the peculiarity of the mo yu card.

"...I suspect that Bai Xiang Tower is very likely a stronghold established by the remnants of the Demon Cult in the capital, or at least an important contact point. Bai Yurou's identity is definitely not simple. I accepted the mo yu card because I wanted to see what their next move would be, to follow the vine to the melon."

Li Shengyuan concluded, then used his free hand to present the cold-to-the-touch mo yu card.

He also wanted to see who the owner behind that wisp of spiritual energy truly was!

Female Emperor Mu Qingning ignored Li Shengyuan's mischievous hand, her expression regaining a hint of clarity.

She took the jade card, her fingertips tracing the hidden array patterns on it, and her eyes gradually turned cold.

Knowing that Li Shengyuan was investigating a case, her previous cold face was merely due to jealousy, but worry and another stronger possessiveness surged within her.

"You put yourself in danger! Do you know that place is a den of vice? What if they become desperate and turn on you..."

Female Emperor Mu Qingning's voice carried a hint of imperceptible lingering fear and slight anger, "Next time something like this happens, inform Senior Sister beforehand! I'll send the Xuanyi Guard to provide secret support! Charging into a demon's den alone, do you think you're made of iron?"

Li Shengyuan's hand, which had reached its peak, tightened slightly. Female Emperor Mu Qingning's face instantly flushed crimson, and she let out a soft moan, collapsing into Li Shengyuan's arms, then smiled slightly and said:

"Senior Sister, you know my strength. Even you, the Emperor, have been subdued by me, let alone those mere demons!"

Female Emperor Mu Qingning let out a playful huff, rolling her eyes at Li Shengyuan.

Li Shengyuan then continued, "Besides, this is the capital, you know. Chancellor Old Man is watching. After that Demon Suppression Division incident, how would those guys dare to come here!"

"And I'd even wish for these demons to attack me; it would save me the trouble of investigating. I could just take them all out in one go!"

Li Shengyuan was incredibly confident, and Female Emperor Mu Qingning also knew that her Junior Brother definitely had that strength.

But she still earnestly cautioned him, "Senior Sister knows you're formidable, but you still need to be careful in the future. After all, the methods of these Demon Cult members are unpredictable and bizarre. They definitely want to eliminate you, so you absolutely cannot give them any chance!"

"Senior Sister, don't worry, I won't underestimate any enemy," Li Shengyuan said with a slight smile.

His hand, which was gently caressing and reaching its peak, was about to go further when a report came from outside the Imperial Study:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, Commander Zixuan requests an audience."

Female Emperor Mu Qingning shot Li Shengyuan a look when she heard this, and playfully chided, "Aren't you going to let go!"

Li Shengyuan could only reluctantly withdraw his hand, then helped his Senior Sister smooth out her disheveled imperial robes.

Female Emperor Mu Qingning smiled with satisfaction at the sight, and said indifferently to the outside:

"Let her in!"

Female Emperor Mu Qingning also reined in the emotional fluctuations she only displayed when facing Li Shengyuan. The flush on her jade face gradually faded, and she sat on the dragon throne, resuming the Empress's majesty.

Li Shengyuan stood with his hands behind his back, his posture tall and straight, standing to one side.

Zixuan, dressed in neat Xuanyi Guard attire, strode in quickly and saluted both the Empress and Li Shengyuan:

"Zixuan greets Your Majesty, Lord Li."

Female Emperor Mu Qingning's expression was serious as she said calmly, "Zixuan, why have you come?"

Zixuan looked at the two with a solemn expression, "Reporting to Your Majesty, the matter Lord Li asked me to investigate earlier has yielded some clues!"

"There's a problem with Bai Xiang Tower, but the person involved with it is..."

Zixuan's face showed a conflicted expression, and she did not state it directly.

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of Female Emperor Mu Qingning and Li Shengyuan, the Senior Sister and Junior Brother, as they said coldly:

"Speak, who is it!"

Zixuan took a deep breath and said in a low voice:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, it is Prince Wei, Mu Weiran!"