My enemies became my companions

Chapter 52: I can keep you safe for half your life

This knife caused a great uproar in You Xu's heart. He turned around, looked at Chen Yi, and asked:

"Where did this knife come from?"

Chen Yi raised his eyebrows, hesitated for a moment, and thought about how to answer.

Of course, this knife was taught by Min Ning. If she said it was taught by Min Ning, she would inevitably attract the attention of the people of Bai Liu Sect. Min Ning was only an eighth-rank martial artist at the moment. How could she be targeted by a fifth-rank martial artist? Once a martial arts genius like her was fully discovered, I'm afraid that countless masters would come to kneel in front of the door and shamelessly beg her to be their disciple.

Chen Yi thought for a moment and was about to speak when Min Ning suddenly took a few steps forward.

Her eyes became bright again, and she said directly:
"He figured it out on his own."

You Xu looked at Min Ning curiously and said:
"Did he figure it out on his own?"

"Spring crushes the wind, summer cuts the rain, autumn kills the leaves, winter blows the snow, and it's another spring. Ten years have passed, all for one sword. Finally, I caught a glimpse of enlightenment, and I realized this sword not long ago."

Min Ning glanced at Chen Yi and spoke softly.

Chen Yi was stunned for a moment, but soon understood Min Ning's thoughts.

"Ten years of hard work have paid off in one achievement. I admire you so much."

You Xu clasped his hands together and sighed. He looked at Chen Yi with admiration just now, but now he had more respect.
"Many young men nowadays are eager to achieve success and want to learn everything right away, rather than doing things that take time to achieve success. Your ability to spend ten years honing one's skills reminds me of the old days..."

Listening to his praise, Chen Yi raised his hand and interrupted:
"Let me ask you a question. Who sent you?"

You Xu blinked and then uttered two words:

"Tianjia, the Queen Mother wants to see you later."

Queen Mother...

The Queen Mother sent someone to test my martial arts... Does this mean that she is going to use me...

I remembered that as soon as the day of eliminating bandits and demons was over, I joined the Shangqing Dao and then removed the strange poison from my body. The Queen Mother wanted to use this route, but I had never taken it before.

So…what happens?

Just as Chen Yi was about to ask something else, You Xu changed the subject and said:

"I told you to take a book of swordsmanship, so take it."

Then, Chen Yi saw You Xu take out a Kung Fu book from his arms. The cover of the book was torn and the inner pages were exposed.

Chen Yi took the technique and glanced at it, and then another technique appeared on the panel.

"White Willow Knife".

It seems that this person is probably Huang Liuqing's master.

"My swordsmanship is known for its powerful momentum. Boy, you have great talent, better than my apprentice. I am not qualified to teach you. If you learn something from it in the future, remember to add my name, so that I can also be majestic."

You Xu touched the gray hair at his temples and said.

After hearing You Xu's words, Chen Yi's eyes lit up. The Bailiu Sword was known for its powerful momentum, and it was similar to his own inverted sea sword technique which was created by combining the Zhan Jiao sword technique with the Eagle Falling technique. Combining the two, perhaps he could create a new martial art.

"Well, thank you very much."

Chen Yi paused and asked:

"By the way, your disciple is Huang Liuqing?"

"Yes, you recognize him?"

"I offended Prince Jing's Mansion, and he wants to kill me."

Chen Yi said calmly.

You Xu was stunned when he heard this, then burst into laughter.

"I can't control this matter. This world is full of killing and revenge. I killed my family today, you killed my family tomorrow, and my son killed my family the day after tomorrow. Alas, the disciple has made it, and he has become a master. It is no longer the master's responsibility."

After that, he continued:

"Just don't tell anyone about me after he kills you."…………………

After saying goodbye to Yuxu, he rode straight into the palace and arrived at Jingren Palace. After the palace maid outside the door reported, a voice was heard from the palace saying "Send him in."

As he stepped into the palace, Chen Yi saw that elegant figure again. Just as he was about to kneel down, he heard a sentence “No need for formalities”.

"Your Majesty the Queen Mother summoned me today... Why?"

Faced with the Queen Mother's sudden summons, Chen Yi was still a little confused.

"I heard that you investigated Yuxiu Manor?"

Queen An had a slender figure. Now that Chen Yi was clasping his fists and lowering his head, she seemed to be looking down on him from a superior position.

"You have grown stronger. It seems that Elder Lin has shown great kindness to you."

There was no emotion in An Hou's voice. If an unaware bystander heard it, they might think that her words contained some praise.

But Chen Yi heard something, and after thinking about it in combination with what happened before, he immediately replied:

"Your Majesty, everything I have done is nothing more than to relieve the worries of the royal family and your mother. No matter whether it is Elder Lin, Elder Xu, or Elder Li, none of them instructed me to do this."

After hearing this, the noble lady looked away with her beautiful eyes, and then she smiled and said:
"Can this be called sharing the worries of the royal family? Governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. You sealed up Yuxiu Manor without asking for permission and exposed everything. Aren't you just causing trouble for the royal family?"

"But the sage said: If one's conduct is upright, he will act without being told."

As he spoke, Chen Yi glanced at An Hou, who was standing still, with a pair of round, towering breasts.
"It is precisely because the Heavenly Family now rules the world with saints and serves as a model for the world that even without orders, I will take the initiative to seal up Yuxiu Manor."

"To have a saint rule the world... is a good way to flatter someone."

Although Queen An was blaming her, there was no anger in her voice. Her eyes softened as she spoke:

"Well, if that's the case, then I'll let you investigate it thoroughly. Before winter, ordinary people dry their bedding to get rid of mites. You can go and dig out the prime minister's case, dry it in the sun, and get rid of the mites in the capital."

After hearing this, Chen Yi was slightly stunned, and then said calmly:
"The minister obeys the order."

The case of the Prime Minister is going to be brought up... The Queen Mother is really going to overthrow the Lin Party, and I'm afraid she is not only going to overthrow the Lin Party, but she is also planning to strike down the Ding'an Party.

And I... can take advantage of this opportunity and trick Prince Jing's Mansion as well.

"…Is this minister acting on orders, or…"

"Act according to my orders."

An Hou said lightly.

Chen Yi's face froze and his heart felt cold.

Acting according to oral orders means that there is no definite will, which also means that all the pressure will come on oneself. One will bear all the infamy after reopening the case of the prime minister. However, the royal family in the deep palace remains untainted like saints.

It's simply having both.

However, for now, I can only grit my teeth and swallow it all.

Just as Chen Yi was about to ask for leave and leave Jingren Palace, Queen An smiled, as soft and beautiful as a peony in late spring, and said in a gentle voice:
"From today on, you don't need to call me Your Majesty anymore. Just follow the other people in the palace and call me 'Your Majesty'."

Chen Yi paused for a moment. Although he could guess that this was a trick by the Empress An, who was good at understanding people's hearts, his heart, which had just cooled down, warmed up a little bit. He said:

"Your Majesty...I will take my leave."

"A single 'Niangniang' can keep you safe for half your life."

Queen An's voice is gentle, like a kind bird.

Why only half a life?
Chen Yi frowned but didn't ask.

The charming and gentle woman had an answer in her heart.

Because you... have no second half of life.

(End of this chapter)