Wuhun Xuanming Turtle? Bullshit, this is the sacred beast Xuanwu

Chapter 172 The Dying Emperor: Would You Marry Mu Xue?

Heavenly Soul Empire
"Princess Muxue, Commander Xu! His Majesty urgently summons you!"

Xu Lingxiao and Mu Xue had just returned to the Heavenly Soul Empire and entered Heavenly Dou City when a group of people came to their front.

"Um?"

Mu Xue frowned upon hearing this person's words.

This verbal order from Yan Qin left Mu Xue somewhat puzzled.

As a princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Mu Xue would naturally have to go to the palace immediately after returning to Heavenly Soul, so Yan Qin's edict was clearly not directed at her.

This imperial edict was clearly an order given to Xu Lingxiao.

However, Xu Lingxiao had just returned to Tianhun after a long journey from the Douling Empire, so of course he needed to rest and recuperate properly.

Moreover, given how much Yan Qin values Xu Lingxiao, it's impossible for him to allow Xu Lingxiao to enter the palace to meet the emperor without any reason.

This is somewhat intriguing.

Not only did Mu Xue think of this, but Xu Lingxiao, who was standing next to her, also thought of it.

"Let's go take a look and see."

Xu Lingxiao did not hesitate at all. He glanced at Mu Xue, then at the messenger, who was wearing a yellow robe, clearly indicating that he was of high status.

It's highly likely that they were Yan Qin's guards or something similar.

Mu Xue nodded, and soon the two of them set off for the palace under the man's guidance. As for the new soldiers, they naturally returned to their barracks first.

As soon as they entered the palace, Mu Xue and Xu Lingxiao sensed that something was wrong.

Quiet.

It's so quiet.

Although the imperial palace should be relatively quiet and free of loud noise, it should not be so peaceful.

They couldn't see any idle people inside the entire palace, not even eunuchs, guards, or palace maids.

This is all so abnormal.

Even if the palace is supposed to be quiet, surely there must be someone to serve Yan Qin?
Moreover, Mu Xue could clearly sense that the palace's security forces had been strengthened, and by a significant margin.

What on earth is going on?
Mu Xue's heart skipped a beat.

Xu Lingxiao's brow never relaxed as he entered the palace; his senses were naturally even sharper than Mu Xue's.

He quickly realized that not only had the number of guards in the palace increased, but the number of hidden agents had also increased significantly.

This……

It seems that something has happened to Yan Qin.

Soon, the group arrived directly in front of Yan Qin's palace. That's right, Xu Lingxiao and Mu Xue did not enter the imperial study for this audience, but went directly to the palace!
The palace was heavily guarded, with at least several dozen troops stationed outside.

Soon, the two of them, led by a soldier, approached the palace.

The moment the palace gates opened, they saw a bed, and the person lying on it was Yan Qin.

"Father!"

Upon seeing this, Mu Xue cried out in alarm. He rushed to Yan Qin's bedside and, disregarding all etiquette, knelt down before Yan Qin.

"What...what happened to you?"

Mu Xue's face was filled with panic.

At this moment, his eyes were scanning Yan Qin up and down, as if trying to find evidence that Yan Qin was still healthy.

At this moment, Xu Lingxiao frowned and walked to Yan Qin's side, gently squatting down and looking at Yan Qin, "Your Majesty..."

"Ling Xiao, you've come..."

Yan Qin raised his head with some difficulty and looked at Xu Lingxiao, "Cough cough cough cough..."

However, he had only just raised his head when he began to cough violently.

"puff……"

Before long, a mouthful of blood spurted out of Yan Qin's mouth.

"Father!" Upon seeing Yan Qin, Mu Xue was so shocked that she vomited blood. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at Yan Qin.

"Muxue, don't worry..."

Yan Qin forced a smile and looked at Mu Xue, gently offering words of comfort.

"Father, please... please stop talking! I beg you!"

Looking at Yan Qin, whose face was pale and whose mouth was bleeding, Mu Xue was filled with panic. He hurriedly took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the blood from Yan Qin's mouth.

"I'm afraid I don't have many days left to live."

Yan Qin shook his head. "But there are still some things I need to arrange before I die."

"Father..."

Mu Xue's lips moved slightly, but at this moment he didn't know what to say.

"After I die, you will be the heir to the throne."

With great difficulty, Yan Qin reached out his hand and gently grasped Mu Xue's hand.

Inside the palace, of course, there were not only a few of them, but also several ministers who were specifically responsible for recording things.

"Furthermore, let Feng Du Bu Si be appointed as the leader of the National Protection Sect! The new emperor is young, and we hope that the Imperial Advisor can assist Mu Xue..."

There weren't many people inside the palace; even the Poison Undying, who had been appointed as the Protector of the Nation, wasn't present.

However, everyone present is crucial.

"Oh, right, Ling Xiao..."

After announcing these two crucial orders, Yan Qin continued to twist his neck with difficulty, looking at Xu Linxiao.

"You are the most outstanding young person in our Heavenly Soul Empire over the years."

Yan Qin spoke with a sincere expression, "I know you are a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, and you will definitely not do anything to betray my Heavenly Soul Empire in the future."

"But there's one more thing I want to ask you before I die."

"Your Majesty, please speak."

Xu Lingxiao's lips moved slightly.

This was Yan Qin's last meeting before he died.

He knew that Yan Qin valued him highly, considering that even Princess Vina, who was also a princess, hadn't appeared.

"Can...can you promise me something?"

Yan Qin's voice was starting to sound weak at this point.

In fact, his health has never been very good.

"Your Majesty, please tell me first. If I can do what you say, then I will certainly do it."

Xu Lingxiao spoke with utmost sincerity.

Upon hearing Xu Lingxiao's words, Yan Qin's expression became somewhat complicated as he spoke, "Mu Xue has been single for so many years..."

Hearing Yan Qin speak like that, Mu Xue's heart skipped a beat.