Goddess Atlas, Starting from the Queen

If what Xiang Hezheng said was not an exaggeration, then it means that Lu Ming's methods of slaying demons and monsters are even more advanced than those of the Zhenling Guard, especially that small tower-shaped magic artifact, which is obviously not an ordinary object.

Sikong Cheng was puzzled. Lu Xiaoyao's belongings had long been looted by the Star Gazing Tower and the Moon Palace. Where did Lu Ming get such a powerful magic weapon?
Of course, what is most puzzling is Lu Ming's strength. When Lu Xiaoyao was still alive, he often went to Xiaoyao Wangfu and saw Lu Ming many times. So he knew very well that Lu Ming had no talent for cultivation and no aptitude for martial arts. It was impossible for him to have the strength of a grandmaster.

Could it be that the old man left Lu Ming some inheritance that he was unaware of?
After a moment of contemplation, Sikong Cheng said to Xiang Hezheng, "Go tell Mu Yongfeng that if the Mu family insists on going their own way, then from now on there will be no place for the Mu family in the Zhenling Guard."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Hezheng was stunned.

However, he quickly realized what was happening and replied, "Yes, sir."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Hezheng quickly turned around and left the Star Gazing Tower.

at the same time.

Zhenling Guard, Mu Yongfeng's office.

Both Mu Yongfeng and his daughter wore worried expressions. Now that Sikong Cheng knew about their affair, he was likely to interfere and prevent the Mu family from marrying into the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion.

After a moment of silence, Mu Yunyan asked, "Father, what do we do now?"

Mu Yongfeng thought for a moment, then sighed and said:

"If the supervisor insists on stopping us, then we will have no choice but to leave Zhenling Guard."

They originally intended to stay in Zhenling Guard and help Xiaoyao King control the power of Zhenling Guard, but Zhenling Guard is just a branch of Guanxing Tower. If Sikong Cheng insists on preventing the marriage between the Mu family and Xiaoyao King's Mansion, then they will probably be forced to leave Zhenling Guard.

Just then, Xiang Hezheng appeared at the door of Mu Yongfeng's office. "Sir, the Supervisor asked me to pass on a message to you."

Mu Yongfeng frowned slightly, then said, "Come in."

Xiang Hezheng then entered the office.

Mu Yongfeng was the first to ask, "What are your instructions, Supervisor?"

Xiang Hezheng replied, "The supervisor said that if you insist on going your own way, then there will be no place for the Mu family in the Zhenling Guard."

Upon hearing this, Mu Yongfeng and Mu Yunyan thought to themselves, "Just as we thought."

It seems they have no choice but to abandon the Zhenling Guard force.

Just then, Xiang Hezheng reminded him, "My lord, the supervisor just asked me about what has happened recently, and he was particularly interested in what happened at the Prince Xiaoyao's mansion. I had no choice but to tell him what happened at the Prince Xiaoyao's mansion, and I also told him about the Prince Xiaoyao's slaying of the evil spirit."

Although the Zhenling Guard belongs to the Guanxing Tower, the soldiers of the Zhenling Guard actually have a better relationship with Mu Yongfeng, the Zhenling Envoy, than with Sikong Cheng, the supervisor.

However, Sikong Cheng was, after all, a high-ranking leader, and the Zhenling Guard soldiers had no choice but to obey him. If Xiang Hezheng concealed the matter of the Xiaoyao Prince's Mansion from him and Sikong Cheng eventually found out, Xiang Hezheng would definitely be expelled from the Zhenling Guard.

Mu Yongfeng said, "It's not your fault. You've already said it. Anyway, you can't hide it for long."

In Mu Yongfeng's view, the strength of the Carefree King would be exposed sooner or later. It didn't matter whether it was exposed sooner or later. As long as the Carefree King was strong enough, no one would dare to make a move against him.

Xiang Hezheng then continued, "My lord, although I do not know what you are going to do next, our Zhenling Guard will support you."

The facts have already proven that only Mu Yongfeng is the most suitable person to be the Spirit Guardian's Spirit Envoy. The last person who tried to usurp this position is already dead.

Upon hearing this, Mu Yongfeng sighed slightly and then said, "Send someone to inform all the Zhenling Guards that they must return to Zhenling Guards tonight. I have important matters to discuss with them."

Xiang Hezheng said, "Yes, sir, I shall take my leave."

Mu Yongfeng knew that most of the Zhenling Guards were loyal to him, but Sikong Cheng was still their highest-ranking officer, so even if the soldiers were loyal to him, it wouldn't matter. With Sikong Cheng as a powerful figure, the Zhenling Guards didn't dare to go against the Star Gazing Tower. Xiang Hezheng, one of his confidants, was forced to tell Sikong Cheng about the Prince of Xiaoyao's slaying of the evil spirit.

Since we have to give up some things, the only option is to give up everything about the Zhenling Guard.

……

night.

Imperial Palace, Weiyang Palace.

Inside the palace, where incense smoke swirled, Wu Wanrong, dressed in white, sat at a table, continuously reviewing the officials' memorials.

At this moment, Li Qingluan, dressed in a black robe with white accents, entered the main hall and greeted the Empress.

Upon hearing Li Qingluan's voice, Wu Wanrong looked up and glanced at Li Qingluan.

Li Qingluan's hair was tied up with two jade hairpins, her face was cool and beautiful, and her body was covered with ink paintings and poems embroidered on a black background with white characters. She exuded a strong scholarly air.

Wu Wanrong asked casually, "How's your study going?"

Li Qingluan replied, "Your Majesty, I have already mastered the skills in poetry, lyrics, and songs."

Hearing Li Qingluan's words, Wu Wanrong was very satisfied. Next, she only needed to create momentum for Li Qingluan and make her the number one talented woman in the Great Zhou Dynasty. With this status, she did not believe that she could not bewitch that lecherous man.

Just as Wu Wanrong was thinking this, the curtains were suddenly blown by a gust of wind, and Li Qingluan instantly became alert, "Who goes there!"

As she spoke, Li Qingluan had already arrived in front of Wu Wanrong, her gaze sweeping around the hall.

At this moment, a woman's voice rang out from the window, "I didn't expect that the maid you took in would reach the second rank so quickly. It seems that her martial arts talent is no less than yours."

Upon hearing the woman's voice, Li Qingluan immediately looked towards the window and saw a woman dressed in a purple dress sitting there.

Upon realizing that Tang Yi had arrived, Wu Wanrong said calmly to Li Qingluan, "One of us."

Hearing Wu Wanrong's words, Li Qingluan finally lowered her guard.

Wu Wanrong looked at Tang Yi and asked, "Next time you need something, send someone with a message. The palace is not a place for you."

Tang Yi knew what Wu Wanrong was worried about, and then said, "In my opinion, it is easier to be discovered if someone delivers the message. It would be better if I made the trip myself. I am very confident in my lightness skills."

Wu Wanrong said expressionlessly, "Speak, what is it?"

Tang Yi said, "This is good news for you."

Wu Wanrong remained silent, only looking at Tang Yi, eager to hear what Tang Yi meant by "good news."

Tang Yi continued, "The Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Technique is useful to the Carefree King."

Upon hearing this, Wu Wanrong raised her eyebrows slightly, her expression becoming more serious. "How did you know?"

Tang Yi said, "Su Wanyun and Prince Xiaoyao have consummated their relationship, and now Prince Xiaoyao is obsessed with her body."

Upon hearing Tang Yi's words, Wu Wanrong couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

He also slept with the Carefree Prince, who was equally interested in her body. However, this doesn't prove that the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden Technique was effective against him; that scoundrel was simply lustful. (End of Chapter)