After marrying the fierce god, her handsome young husband was pampered to the extreme.

Given Yin Cheng's identity, it was truly unsuitable for him to stay in Youmeng City for long. After Chu Ningyun handed him the second half of the Heavenly Extreme Heart Sutra, she let him leave.

Hua Yue gazed at his figure with lingering reluctance until that black figure completely disappeared from his sight.

"Little Flower Moon, it's still early, come and have some tea."

"Oh." Huayue withdrew her gaze, ran to the table and sat down, taking small sips of tea.

Chu Ningyun pushed the tea and snacks in front of Huayue, "Something on your mind?"

Hua Yue raised her head and asked the question that had been bothering her, "Master, it's so dangerous for him to come to Yanru. Why don't I just deliver the Heart Sutra?"

Chu Ningyun chuckled, "Don't you want him to come see you?"

Hua Yue pursed her lips, and after a long while, she stammered, "I...I want to..."

"I dared to send him because I was confident he could escape unscathed, so there's no need to worry." Chu Ningyun ruffled Huayue's hair. "Little Huayue, are you aware that Kong Sangqi intends to make you his heir?"

Hua Yue said, "I've heard those people say that."

"Do you have any thoughts?"

Hua Yue shook her head. "I don't want his throne."

Chu Ningyun said, "You have to have it."

Hua Yue looked bewildered, her large, clear eyes asking, "What are you here for?"

"The war between Yanru and Dayin has lasted for a hundred years, and someone has to come to end it," Chu Ningyun said. "Little Huayue, only when you ascend the throne will the two countries be truly at peace."

Hua Yue said, "But I'm a boy, they definitely won't respect me..."

"As long as you're strong enough, you can shut everyone up," Chu Ningyun said with a smile. "Little Huayue, I have high hopes for you."

Hua Yue was silent for a moment, then said, "Then what should I do, Master? Teach me."

Chu Ningyun curled her lips into a smile.

That afternoon, Master began arranging lessons for Huayue.

Hua Yue returned to her palace carrying a full schedule of lessons.

Xue Zaishui sighed, "I didn't expect these two disciples and their grand-disciples to be so obedient."

Chu Ningyun smiled and said, "Master Xue, you're not bad either."

Although the person in front of me was smiling, I couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry in his tone. It didn't sound like he was joking; rather, it had a warning tone to it.

Chu Ningyun seemed to be saying: You're meddling too much.

Xue Zaishui immediately shut his mouth.

Chu Ningyun was still smiling, her tone gentle, but her words were utterly ruthless: "Zai Shui, cover your face. I don't want to see your face."

Xue Zai Shui felt guilty and didn't utter a single complaint. He wrapped his entire face with bandages.

If Yin Cheng were here, he would surely laugh at him: Who can tell you apart from a mummy?

But in this enormous tower, there were only the two of them.

After Chu Ningyun left, a gust of wind blew through the hall, causing the prayer flags to flutter and the rows of copper bells to ring crisply.

All that remains is a desolate and cold place.

Xue Zaishui covered her face and chuckled softly, the meaning of which was unclear. It was unclear what she was laughing at.

When Huayue returned to her palace, she began to strictly follow the schedule given to her by her master.

When the servant came to ask if he wanted the meal served, Hua Yue suddenly slapped his forehead, finally remembering what he had forgotten.

He had made plans to go out with Chi Xu today, but he had completely forgotten about it.

Hua Yue didn't even bother to eat, and rushed out of the palace to the place where the two had agreed to meet.

It was already late, so late that countless stars covered the sky overhead, and a bright, clear moon shone overhead.

Chi Xu leaned against the pier next to the stone bridge, idly fiddling with the knife wheel in his hand.

The moonlight shone on the young man's handsome face. He looked calm, half of his face hidden in the darkness, making it impossible to see his expression.

Hua Yue stopped in front of Chi Xu, panting. He still cared about this good friend.

After all, after he came to Yanru, only Chi Xu remained of his former friends.

Hua Yue caught her breath and said, "I'm late."

Chi Xu turned to face him, a half-smile on his face, and said, "That's it?"

Hua Yue asked, "Huh?" "Like that?"

Chi Xu pinched Hua Yue's cheek. "Apologize."

Hua Yue felt guilty and said, "I'm sorry."

Chi Xu: "There's no sincerity."

Hua Yue: "I'm so sorry, so sorry, so sorry, so sorry..."

Is that enough sincerity now?

Chi Xu was satisfied and released his grip, asking, "Why are you so late? Did you forget?"

Hua Yue quickly rubbed her cheeks, looking guilty, and said, "No, I didn't."

Chi Xu glanced at him; the other person's eyes darted around, and he didn't dare to look at him at all.

"Tell me, how are you going to make it up to me?"

"I'll treat you to meat!"

"not enough."

Hua Yue's guilty conscience turned into indignation, "Not even enough meat, what else do you want!"

Chi Xu pointed to his face, "Give me a kiss, and I'll forgive you."

Hua Yue said, "Even a pig wouldn't kiss you."

Chi Xu wasn't annoyed at all, and even quite naturally put his arm around his shoulder. "Then I'll find you a pigsty. Sigh, who will spoil you like this after I leave?"

Hua Yue delivered an elbow strike, and the man immediately clutched his abdomen, wincing in pain. "Little eggplant, you're too ruthless."

Hua Yue rolled her eyes.

"Stop fooling around," Chi Xu said. "It's not too late yet, let your brother take you to a banquet."

Hua Yue asked in confusion, "Whose banquet is this?"

Chi Xu said mysteriously, "You'll find out when you get there."

"Is it far? I won't go anywhere too far," Huayue said. "I have to go to school tomorrow morning, I'm so busy."

"Don't worry, it's not far." Chi Xu asked, puzzled, "When did you become so fond of studying?"

Hua Yue immediately became proud, "I'm going to be the Emperor of Yanru in the future, of course I love to study. You commoners would never understand."

Chi Xu was surprised. "You want to be the emperor?" He paused, then glanced around discreetly.

When no one was around, he asked, "You're not planning to lead the Yanru army to surrender to the Great Yin, are you?"

Hua Yue blinked, seemingly considering the feasibility of the matter.

He then shook his head solemnly, "I want our two countries to live in peace, and I don't want Yanru to become a vassal state of other countries."

Chi Xu sighed, "I never thought our little eggplant would have a day when he cares about the common people."

"What kind of talk is that!" Hua Yue glared at him, as if he had been a good-for-nothing in the past.

Chi Xu lowered his eyes, his heterochromatic pupils appearing even more eerie in the moonlight. "Are you really planning to become emperor?"

"Of course, I've already agreed to Master's request... cough cough, anyway, I've made up my mind."

Chi Xu said, "But being an emperor is very tiring."

Hua Yue said, "I'm not afraid of being tired."

Chi Xu added, "Moreover, those who can become emperors are generally very intelligent."

Hua Yue said, "I'm very smart too."

"Really?" Chi Xu said. "That's far too subtle. Will your civil and military officials be able to tell the difference?"

Hua Yue realized what was happening and angrily retorted, "You stupid Chi Xu, who are you calling stupid?!"

"I'm worried about you," Chi Xu sighed. "The imperial court is a place that eats people alive without spitting out the bones. I'm afraid you'll be wronged."