39: Pingyang is shocked! Emperor's Sword!

At this moment, Li Shengyuan, who heard Princess Pingyang's voice, also opened his eyes and looked at her with some surprise.

"Why are you here?"

"Imperial… Imperial Sister, why are you massaging his shoulders?!"

Princess Pingyang, however, was still stunned by this topsy-turvy scene and hadn't fully recovered.

She never expected Li Gege to be so bold, even sitting on the Dragon Throne!

She had been racking her brain, wondering when she could get Imperial Sister to call her 'Elder Sister' and serve her tea, pour water, and give her massages, but she didn't expect Li Gege to get Imperial Sister to undress and massage him so quickly!

Since Imperial Sister listened to him so much, did that mean she too… Princess Pingyang couldn't help but feel overjoyed.

She shot Li Shengyuan a look that said, 'You really got it,' and her admiration for him grew even stronger.

The Empress Master Sister, however, said calmly, "As a meritorious minister who uncovered the Minister Sun case for our Great Qian, my Junior Brother has been overly diligent. Is there a problem with me, as his Master Sister, massaging his shoulders to help him relax?"

Princess Pingyang quickly waved her hand and shook her head, "No problem, absolutely no problem at all. Imperial Sister is right, Lord Li deserves a reward."

In her heart, however, she was thinking, 'You're the Emperor, who would dare say you have a problem…'

The Empress Master Sister nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this.

Yet, she didn't give up on the idea of rubbing and patting Li Shengyuan's shoulders, which made him feel somewhat on pins and needles.

Although he truly enjoyed it in his heart, with Princess Pingyang watching from the side, it always felt a bit strange.

So he stood up and said, "Master Sister, it's getting late. Let's have dinner soon so you can rest early."

The Empress Master Sister nodded calmly, "Very well."

She then looked at Princess Pingyang and said, "If Princess Pingyang hasn't had dinner yet, then let's eat together."

"Alright." Princess Pingyang nodded in agreement.

The Empress Master Sister also released her hands from Li Shengyuan's shoulders and said softly,

"Junior Brother, would you mind putting that robe on for me?"

"No problem." Li Shengyuan stood up and walked over. The robe was very light and thin, without the heavy feel of a dragon robe.

The Empress Master Sister skillfully spread her hands, allowing Li Shengyuan to help her dress.

Standing behind his Master Sister, he helped her put on the robe and smoothed her clothes, pulling her long, waist-length hair out from under the robe and straightening it.

At this moment, there was no need to tie up her hair.

This intimate and practiced scene between the two left Princess Pingyang, who was standing by, dumbfounded.

She really wanted to ask, 'You two are so intimate, do you really not have any unspeakable relationship?'

After they finished, the Empress Master Sister, as if nothing had happened, looked at Princess Pingyang and said coolly,

"Let's go."

Princess Pingyang, who was already stunned numb, blankly followed behind the Master Sister and Junior Brother, who were softly chatting, as they left the Imperial Study and headed to the Empress's sleeping quarters.

At the dinner table, Princess Pingyang finally couldn't help but ask aloud.

"Imperial Sister, I heard that Lord Li has been alone with you in the Imperial Study all afternoon without leaving, is that true?"

As soon as she spoke, both of them cast their gazes over.

"Is there a problem?" The Empress Master Sister glanced at Princess Pingyang and said indifferently, then elegantly chewed her food slowly.

Princess Pingyang took a deep breath and said bravely, "I… I mean, by keeping Lord Li by your side like this, won't Lord Li have things to attend to, and it might cause delays, and besides…"

"Besides, it's not good for you two to be alone together. Lord Li is a subject, and Imperial Sister, you are the monarch."

As soon as these words came out, Li Shengyuan immediately stared at Princess Pingyang, dumbfounded, thinking, 'Little lady, you are truly brave!'

'Just because the Empress Master Sister gently massaged my shoulders, do you think you can order her around?'

The Empress Master Sister, however, wasn't angry. After swallowing the chewed meat in her mouth, she said calmly and unhurriedly,

"My Junior Brother and I grew up in the same courtyard since childhood, and we have always cultivated together as a single male and female. There's nothing improper."

"As for keeping Junior Brother by my side, it's because I need to handle official business and discuss with him matters concerning his upcoming trip to the Northern Border."

"Keeping Junior Brother for dinner tonight is merely an early farewell for him."

It was only because the speaker was her younger sister Princess Pingyang. If it had been anyone else who dared to speak like that, she would probably have long since turned cold and angrily snapped:

'Why should I, the Emperor, explain my actions to the likes of you? Take them out and behead them!'

Li Shengyuan couldn't help but smack his lips as he fantasized. 'How domineering, how majestic!'

However, why did he feel that the Empress Master Sister had a hint of trying to cover something up…

Li Shengyuan couldn't help but secretly glance at the Empress Master Sister a few times, but she had already lowered her eyes to eat, revealing nothing.

At this moment, Princess Pingyang's attention was drawn by Li Shengyuan's words about going to the Northern Border.

"Lord Li is going to the Northern Border? Why didn't I know? When did this happen?"

Princess Pingyang looked at Imperial Sister and pressed her with questions.

The Empress Master Sister patiently explained, "I learned from Minister Sun that there are also several sects in the Northern Border colluding with the Demonic Cult. Junior Brother's trip is to suppress them and investigate some matters along the way."

Princess Pingyang frowned upon hearing this, "Is it dangerous?"

"It's alright." Li Shengyuan said casually.

"I want to go too!"

The two of them looked up again at Princess Pingyang, who had a serious expression.

"Why would you go? You only have a seventh-grade cultivation. You won't be able to help and will only cause trouble." Li Shengyuan said unceremoniously.

"Moreover, the Northern Border is far away, the journey will be tiring, and the region is barren. You won't be used to it."

The Empress Master Sister remained silent, clearly agreeing with her Junior Brother's words.

Princess Pingyang, however, looked dissatisfied and said with a serious expression, "Why can't I go?!"

"Imperial Sister said she would let me train with you. If I shrink back at the first sign of difficulty, how can I talk about training?"

"Even if I can't help Lord Li fight on the battlefield, I can take care of you, and I can be your chief clerk!"

Princess Pingyang had already made up her mind. In the capital, almost everyone belonged to Imperial Sister, making it too difficult to cultivate with Li Gege.

Going to the Northern Border would mean no one could disturb them. How wonderful…

'So what if you're trying to ensnare Li Gege? I'll have him first, and then you'll have to call me 'Elder Sister'!

Hmph!

Princess Pingyang made up her mind, but her face showed nothing, instead maintaining a serious expression.

Mother was right, you have to fight for everything yourself!

Li Shengyuan, however, had a headache. Aunt Shen going along was fine because her cultivation was strong enough to help him, but Princess Pingyang…

Although she was obedient, her cultivation was still a bit weak.

Moreover, a pampered princess would definitely not be used to the hardships of traveling and a tiring journey.

Forget about taking care of his daily life; he would be thankful if she didn't need him to help her then.

The Empress Master Sister, however, stared directly into Princess Pingyang's eyes without saying a word.

Just as she was about to make Princess Pingyang feel guilty, the Empress Master Sister lowered her eyes and said indifferently,

"Then go with him. Being a military chief clerk is fine, but if anything unexpected happens, no one is to blame."

"Naturally!" Princess Pingyang nodded with delight.

Li Shengyuan, however, looked at the Empress Master Sister with a bewildered expression.

No way… are you serious?

The Northern Border is so dangerous, dealing with Prince Yan. Is it appropriate to let a seventh-grade princess go along?

However, since the Empress Master Sister had made the decision, Li Shengyuan couldn't say much more.

But the Empress Master Sister's next action left Li Shengyuan dumbfounded once again.

"You can take my Son of Heaven Sword with you then…"

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