Unsure if it’s because of the princess’s provocation, Bai Yaosha clearly felt that Qin Yu was actually growing.
The array patterns, which could have originally been mastered quickly, took double the time this time.
Qin Yu could even clearly feel that this sister-in-law wasn’t just fascinated by the way of arrays. At least, she provided enough emotional value very honestly,
Until near sunset, Bai Yaosha finally collected her thoughts and returned to the small courtyard.
Qin Yu and Bai Yaoyin exchanged a glance, a tacit understanding between them.
"Sister, did husband teach you array patterns again today?"
In front of her sister, Bai Yaoyin no longer avoided the topic, and the term "husband" became smoother with each use.
Bai Yaosha felt a surge of shame that she could not suppress in her heart.
When comprehending the array patterns, she could not think about messy things and focus on understanding. However, upon hearing this term, she always felt guilty towards her sister.
After all, that was her sister’s man...
"Sister, go bathe and change clothes first."
Bai Yaoyin, on the other hand, didn’t mind at all and was quite considerate.
Hearing this, Bai Yaosha’s face instantly turned red. Had her sister already noticed?
"Sister, what’s wrong today?"
Bai Yaoyin, with two adorable dimples appearing on her little face, asked knowingly.
"Sister, do you... blame me?"
Bai Yaosha felt ashamed. Perhaps she should leave here?
But if the clan elders found out, would they force her to return to the clan?
Bai Yaosha felt very conflicted inside. She absolutely did not want to return to the clan to accept an arranged marriage, but if she stayed here, she couldn’t suppress her longing for the ancient arrays.
In fact, deep down, she had already admitted her expectations for Qin Yu to guide her in comprehending the ancient arrays.
Bai Yaosha was unaware that ever since the Second Elder accidentally saw once, the clan elders have never brought up letting her participate in an arranged marriage.
"Sister, don’t think too much. I’m the one who asked husband to help you."
Bai Yaoyin wished to make things clear.
I really don’t blame you.
I even hope sister can come help me soon!
"Huh?"
Bai Yaosha was taken aback. What did this mean?
Her sister had clearly seen the strange postures when Qin Yu guided her in repairing the ancient arrays.
How could she not mind?
"Then, did you also ask Princess Mu Yin to come?"
Bai Yaosha grew even more puzzled.
Could her sister have some kind of peculiar hobby?
If not, what woman would be willing to share...
Or was she just overthinking?
"Kind of."
Bai Yaoyin felt a bit guilty. Husband should have tacitly consented to this, right?
She really didn’t dare to bring these things up in front of Qin Yu anymore.
Every time she talked about letting her sister come to help, she felt like her body was going to fall apart.
Bai Yaosha was stunned, assuming she was overthinking.
During bathing, Bai Yaosha discovered many strange marks on her sister’s body,
Furthermore, Bai Yaoyin showed no shame. She even displayed them as if showing off trophies.
Bai Yaosha couldn’t help but think back to when she just arrived at the Imperial Capital, her sister always kept things hidden.
Could it be back then they already...?
"Sister, what do you think of my husband?"
Just as Bai Yaosha was lost in thought, her sister’s voice suddenly rang out.
"Huh?"
Bai Yaosha was startled. Why suddenly ask such a question?
"The Master Qin’s accomplishments in the way of arrays are truly what I’ve seen..."
"I’m not asking about that."
Bai Yaoyin suddenly leaned in closer, whispering in her ear softly.
"Whoosh!"
In the next moment, Bai Yaosha’s face turned bright red.
So the sister knew everything?
This... how should she respond!
Bai Yaosha felt extremely ashamed, wishing she could find a hole to crawl into.
But, since her sister clearly knew everything, why wasn’t there any trace of blame?
"Sister, I want you to help me..."
Bai Yaoyin simply went all out, actively saying.
"Help you with what?"
Bai Yaosha felt completely bewildered.
Do you even hear what you’re saying?!
Such things, can they even be helped with?
And how could she help, by assisting with pushing...
...
Meanwhile.
Chu Muyin ended the transmission, sitting blankly by the window.
The scenes from the afternoon were still fresh in her mind. In fact, she could still clearly recall that peculiar sensation.
As an Imperial Princess, she never dreamed she would have such close contact with a man, even...
Originally, she thought she would be very resistant and repelled, but now as she recollected, apart from feeling unnatural, deep down she didn’t feel a strong aversion.
Instead, there was an unprecedented sensation.
Beside her, Chu Liuya contemplated while watching her little niece, seemingly never having seen her in this state.
What exactly happened during the day?
Why was Chu Muyin so dazed, even absent-minded during the transmission with her Imperial Brother?
However, seeing that Princess had no intention of speaking, Chu Liuya didn’t ask but decided in her heart to follow the princess tomorrow and see what had actually happened.
...
"Your Majesty, Yan Ruo has sent a message back."
"Speak."
In the Imperial Study, the Empress put down the memorial she was holding, her gaze falling on Yan Zhi, with the natural spread of imperial majesty.
"Within the Ten Thousand Mountains, there indeed exists an Ancient Ruins, judging from the remnants of the array outside, it was left by at least a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator."
Yan Zhi dared not hesitate and said respectfully.
"Oh?"
The Empress slightly furrowed her brows, a glimmer flashed in her eyes, as if she could see through everything in the world.
The relics left by a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator hold an irresistible allure for countless cultivators.
It is said that in the Ancient Ruins, obtaining inheritance can lead to a stable growth, and in the future, one will surely possess a strength not weaker than the master of the inheritance.
The peak Foundation Establishment Realm is just one step away from the Half-Venerable!
In the relic left by such an existence, there must be great opportunities.
For the Great Yan Immortal Country, it would be a good thing to have another peak Foundation Establishment powerhouse in the future.
However, for some reason, the Empress always felt uneasy.
The development of events has completely exceeded the control of Mountain Miao Hall, once the news of the ruins spreads, it might cause even greater commotion, attracting countless cultivators.
"Have Wang Liweng keep a close eye on the border areas, no Foundation Establishment cultivators from other countries are allowed to cross the border."
The Empress pondered for a moment and slowly instructed, "Additionally, send Yan Lin and Yan Shu together to guard the border areas."
As for the ruins, just let Yan Ruo pay more attention.
Even as the Empress of the Immortal Country, it’s impossible to forcibly extinguish the longing for opportunity among sect cultivators and loose cultivators.
Unless it’s a Half-Venerable relic, then the Immortal Country Royal Family will personally take action.
"Take these memorials away."
After Yan Zhi withdrew, only then did the Empress stand up and lazily stretch her waist.
Under the moonlight, her graceful figure held a captivating curve.
The Empress barely had time to enjoy this leisure, when her expression suddenly changed.
Yue!
It’s really vexatious, how can a Half-Venerable have such a reaction?!
That fellow, after withdrawing, doesn’t have to manage anything.
But I have to be constantly on guard, scared that the dull yet extremely perceptive Empress Dowager might discover something.
Ever since the first tribulation, she hasn’t returned to the bedroom to find Xiang Rui for a long time.
Just afraid to hear Xiang Rui shouting in alarm... Majesty, you’re done, you’re pregnant!
After a long time, the discomfort within finally dissipated.
The Empress introspected inward and saw that the mysterious air within her abdomen was becoming more and more dense and thick, like a mass of Qi of Chaos.
She could clearly sense that within this mysterious air, there was a fluctuation of a new life being nurtured.
Damn!
Could it really be that good fortune has come?
I’m a Half-Venerable, how could it be so easy to become pregnant?
Moreover, the Empress had even tried, but couldn’t manage to expel it from her body.
What exactly is this thing?
The Empress felt exhausted, hesitated for a moment, and still looked towards the Jade Flower Palace.
Xiang Rui seemed to sense something, and looked from afar.
"Come down and accompany me to sleep."
The Empress moved, landing in the bedchamber.
On the roof, the Empress Dowager held a small deer in her arms and deliberately turned her head away, with a proud look.
Humph!
Tyrant!
You threatened me, neglected me for so long!
Don’t think that just because you asked me to accompany you to sleep, it’s all sorted!
The Empress felt the Empress Dowager’s little emotions, frowned slightly, and walked straight into the bedchamber.
"Hey, why don’t you coax me!"
The Empress Dowager was displeased.
Seeing the bedchamber door about to close, she finally couldn’t help but send down a ray of Moonlight Power to prevent it.
Finally, the Empress Dowager, pouting with reluctance, stepped into the bedchamber.
"Aren’t you coming over?"
The Empress glanced at Xiang Rui and said indifferently.
"You apologize to me first."
The Empress Dowager summoned courage.
As long as the tyrant apologizes, I will forgive her for now.
"I’m... tired."
The Empress retracts her gaze, not indulging at all.
Apologize?
I’m not wrong, why should I apologize?
"You..."
The Empress Dowager clenched her little fists, stomped her foot, and the Great Phoenix trembled with anger.
Want to take advantage of my Moonlight Power again.
She is such a bad woman, every time she needs it, she comes to me, but when she doesn’t need it, she neglects me for more than a month.
Do you know how this month has been for me?
The Empress Dowager was full of grievances, with no outlet.
"Come over and give me a massage."
The Empress sighed lightly in her heart and took the initiative to say.
"Oh..."
A hint of joy flashed in the Empress Dowager’s beautiful eyes, but still, she deliberately drooped her small face and moved over reluctantly.
"You want me to relieve your fatigue, and you don’t even apologize first."
The Empress Dowager extended her arm, still muttering under her breath.
However, as soon as her palm touched the Empress’s shoulder, the Empress Dowager froze, and the color of grief and indignation in her eyes almost overflowed.
Such a tyrant!
Claiming not to be pregnant!
This fluctuation, how can it deceive me?
Poor Little Ling’Er, by the time your sister agrees to your marriage, she already has a child!
The Empress Dowager could hardly imagine, on the wedding day, a little child running over holding Qin Yu’s hand, calling him ’daddy,’ how heartbroken Little Ling’Er would be.
"Continue the massage, and don’t speak."
The Empress coldly left a sentence, having already seen through Xiang Rui’s thoughts clearly.
To be honest, compared to Qin Yu, this technique is far inferior.