69: Ning Yixuan's mother

Empress Ye Ningzhi (Image)

“Hahahahaha! Not bad, not bad! I really like your attitude, you deserve a reward!”

Su Xuan casually slipped a few Spirit Stones into the Old Eunuch's sleeve, then left with a hearty laugh.

“Your Majesty! Are you alright?!”

After Su Xuan left, the Old Eunuch quickly helped the Old Emperor up. After feeding him a healing pill, the Old Emperor finally recovered.

At this moment, the Old Emperor slumped on the ground, his eyes hollow and despairing. His former imperial majesty had long vanished without a trace.

“Great Qi… the heavens are about to change!”

The Old Emperor gazed somewhat despairingly in the direction Su Xuan had departed. With a monster like Su Xuan entering the fray, the Ning family's foundation was utterly ruined.

“My Lord, where are we going next?”

Fire Elder spoke.

“Fire Elder, please trouble yourself to capture all experts above the King Sealing Realm in the imperial palace!”

“If they surrender, spare them; if not, just kill them all!”

Su Xuan said indifferently.

“As you command, My Lord!”

Fire Elder said respectfully.

Along the way, Su Xuan strolled through the imperial palace as if sightseeing, occasionally teasing passing beautiful palace maids.

“Su Xuan! Why are you here! You didn’t even notify me!”

Along the way, Su Xuan unexpectedly met Ning Yixuan.

“Oh, isn't this my wife? What a coincidence!”

Su Xuan chuckled.

Hearing Su Xuan call her that, Ning Yixuan immediately blushed.

“What nonsense are you spouting! We aren’t even married yet!”

Ning Yixuan said shyly.

“Hehehe, what's the big deal, it's pretty much the same!”

Su Xuan wore a mischievous grin.

“By the way, you haven't said what you're doing here yet? Are you looking for Father Emperor?”

Ning Yixuan asked curiously.

“I've already looked for your Father Emperor; now I'm here to discuss something with your mother!”

Su Xuan chuckled.

“Looking for my mother?”

Upon hearing this, Ning Yixuan was immediately a little disappointed; she had thought Su Xuan was here to see her.

“Don't worry! I'll come find you after I've dealt with things!”

After Su Xuan finished speaking, he left.

“Alright…”

Ning Yixuan watched Su Xuan's retreating figure, and for some reason, she felt a little uneasy.

The Hall of Mental Cultivation, this was the grand hall where Ning Yixuan's mother, Empress Ye Ningzhi, resided.

Su Xuan stepped into the Hall of Mental Cultivation; a faint, elegant scent of sandalwood permeated the hall.

In the grand hall, a woman who bore a seventy percent resemblance to Ning Yixuan sat at the head.

Empress Ye Ningzhi sat at the head, her eyes cool and her demeanor graceful. Upon seeing Su Xuan enter, a hint of imperceptible surprise flashed in her gaze.

“Empress, long time no see!”

Su Xuan walked in with a playful grin.

“Su Xuan… how are you here…”

Empress Ye Ningzhi was somewhat surprised by Su Xuan's unauthorized intrusion, but she wasn't angry.

After all, even if she were angry, it would be useless. Su Xuan was now at the peak of his power; countless people wanted to curry favor with him.

Furthermore, Ning Yixuan and Su Xuan still had a marriage contract, so Empress Ye Ningzhi didn't think Su Xuan would do anything to her.

“This voice, it's truly pleasant to hear!”

Su Xuan closed his eyes and savored it for a moment.

Empress Ye Ningzhi's voice was soft, yet subtly carried a hint of aloofness.

“I'm here to discuss some matters with Your Majesty!”

Su Xuan said with a serious expression.

“Is it about Xuan'er? Speak your mind!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi thought Su Xuan was here to discuss matters concerning Ning Yixuan with her.

“No, no, no, you've misunderstood, Empress. I've come this time to talk to you about yourself!”

Su Xuan's lips curved slightly upward.

“About me?”

Empress Ye Ningzhi was a little surprised; this was somewhat beyond her expectations.

“Indeed, Your Majesty also knows that Qi Country is not very peaceful these days; the Old Emperor will soon pass away!”

“For a beauty like you, shouldn't you consider your future?”

Su Xuan didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

“Su Xuan! What do you mean by that?!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi frowned slightly. Su Xuan's words had already made her somewhat angry; wasn't this blatant flirtation?

“It means nothing much, I just think, Empress, you should have a better future!”

“For example, following me would be an excellent choice! Heheheh!”

Su Xuan's lips curved slightly upward, a mischievous grin on his face.

“Impudent! Su Xuan! Do you know what you're saying?!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi was utterly furious. She never expected Su Xuan to say such words!

She… was Ning Yixuan's mother, and also the mother of the nation! How dared Su Xuan, a mere subject, say such a thing?

“Of course I know what I'm saying! But I think Your Majesty is a bit unclear!”

“Since that's the case, I'll just repeat it once more! I want you to be my woman!”

Su Xuan repeated.

“Impossible! You're dreaming! Guards!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi decisively refused, and simultaneously began calling for people.

However, in the vast Hall of Mental Cultivation, no one responded to Empress Ye Ningzhi's call; not even an eunuch was to be seen.

“Where are the people?”

Empress Ye Ningzhi immediately felt a surge of panic.

“Don't shout anymore, Your Majesty. Even if you scream until your throat is hoarse, no one will answer you. The entire imperial palace is already under my control!”

“Those guards you speak of are either dead or have already submitted to my Su Family!”

Su Xuan burst into laughter, carefully admiring Empress Ye Ningzhi's somewhat panicked and bewildered face.

It had to be said, Empress Ye Ningzhi's beauty was truly Heaven-Defying; she was indeed worthy of being an empress.

Compared to Ning Yixuan, Empress Ye Ningzhi possessed a more mature charm and maternal affection.

In terms of figure, Empress Ye Ningzhi was also more voluptuous than Ning Yixuan, with fair skin, beautiful features, and a curvaceous body.

“Su Xuan! Are you rebelling?!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi was utterly astonished. She never imagined Su Xuan's actions would be so swift; in such a short time, the entire imperial palace was already under Su Xuan's control!

Most importantly, as the Empress, she hadn't received any news at all!

What kind of power was truly supporting Su Xuan from behind?!

“Indeed, Your Majesty is truly intelligent; I am indeed rebelling! Not only that, the throne is mine, and even you are mine!”

Su Xuan laughed heartily.

“No! I don't believe it! You must have set up some trick! With the capabilities of your Su Family, how could you have completed such a large-scale operation so silently?!”

“And I, being here, haven't received a single piece of news! Don't even think about deceiving me! It won't be long before someone exposes your schemes!”

Empress Ye Ningzhi didn't believe it, nor dared to believe it. She thought these were all Su Xuan's cunning schemes.

This was all Su Xuan deceiving her, his goal being to obtain her and make her fall into his trap!

She had to hold on. As long as she waited until that moment… then everything would be resolved easily!

“Stubborn to the core! It seems I'll have to bring out my trump card!”