It turns out, they were the main characters.

The reincarnated empress silently watched her master, remaining speechless.

That's asking too much!

There are three major forces in the forbidden zone. Indeed, there are people from all three forces vying with Ye Lingxuan for the position of the master of the forbidden zone. However, not long ago, two of the forces surrendered... The situation has completely turned one-sided.

So now the young lady wants her to create some trouble...?

Ye Lingxuan raised her proud, snow-white chin and said indifferently, "Men all have pride. If I had directly asked Brother Mu to stay with me, he might not have agreed. Even if he did agree in the end because of my request, his heart wouldn't be here. So I have to give him something to do to satisfy his sense of accomplishment."

"The book 'The Art of Managing a Husband' says that men are strange creatures. Sometimes they like strong women, and sometimes they like petite and dependent girls... I used to think this was much harder than cultivation, but now that I think about it, it's all about improvisation."

"Although you are stronger than me, you probably still need to learn more about interpersonal relationships."

The Reincarnated Empress's usually emotionless and indifferent eyes flickered with a rare hint of emotion. She murmured to herself thoughtfully, "Hmm, so the Azure Emperor has mastered Mu Zhi'an's psychology. That's why he was able to have him completely under his control last night."

"?"

Ye Lingxuan's calm expression froze, and she looked up: "...Just now?"

The Reincarnated Empress glanced at the girl silently: "No wonder, you didn't know about this? I was wondering why you were smiling so happily when you came out."

"But I clearly froze time just now..." Ye Lingxuan muttered to herself.

The Reincarnated Empress explained, "The Azure Emperor used the law of time to freeze your frozen time, and then in your bed with your Mu brother..."

Seeing Ye Lingxuan's incredulous expression, the Reincarnated Empress said calmly, "Instead of competing with me, Master, it would be more practical to think about how to keep your Brother Mu in the forbidden area."

It took Ye Lingxuan a while to come to her senses, and the light in her pupils gradually faded.

"What do you plan to do next? Do you need me to keep Mu Zhian in the forbidden zone for you?" the Reincarnated Empress asked.

Ye Lingxuan glanced at the woman indifferently: "I know you're retaliating against what I said earlier about you not understanding human relationships, but even if you understand emotions, you don't understand the feelings between men and women. Why should Brother Mu stay? Or are you planning to keep his body and soul in the forbidden zone?"

"Even I can't think of a good solution in the short term, let alone you."

The Reincarnated Empress raised her eyebrows slightly, her long legs crossed as she stood, her cold and beautiful face remaining completely devoid of emotion: "Every night when you read 'The Art of Husband Taming' in your room, I also watch from the side. I know all the theoretical knowledge you have. I don't think it's difficult to keep him in the forbidden zone, body and soul."

"I'm just worried that if he becomes obsessed with my charm afterward, you might blame me."

Ye Lingxuan raised her beautiful purple eyes, gazed at the woman in front of her, and said calmly, "If you really have the ability to make Brother Mu fall into your charm, then go ahead and try. I won't stop you, and I won't blame you afterwards. I will only acknowledge your ability."

The Reincarnated Empress said calmly, "Then you can keep a close watch on him through the Lock of Desolate Time. I will keep his body and soul in the forbidden zone."

Ye Lingxuan chuckled softly.

She knew all too well how difficult it was to handle Brother Mu. Even the proud Ye Lingxuan felt somewhat frustrated when facing him, let alone a reincarnated empress who knew nothing about love between men and women.

“If you can do it, you’re welcome to give it a try,” she said casually.

Chapter 519 Past Life Green Present Life 5K

The Council of Elders is a force that exists in almost every ancient family, and the Forbidden Zone is no exception.

The council of elders in the forbidden zone is divided into three factions. The wife of the ruler of the forbidden zone belongs to one of these factions. That faction supports Ye Siyu, the younger sister of the ruler of the forbidden zone, who will inherit the position in the future.

The second largest force originally supported Ye Qing and Ye Xue, the granddaughters of the Second Elder. However, the two sisters were not too insistent on the position of Lord of the Forbidden Zone, and they also had a good relationship with Ye Lingxuan. Therefore, they took the initiative to give up this competition and instead supported Ye Lingxuan to succeed to the position.

The third major force belongs to the emerging radical faction, which advocates for the expansion of the restricted area outwards, and is also the most likely contender in this competition with Ye Lingxuan.

"According to the original plan, there will be a large-scale hunting event in seven days. That will be the first time for the younger generation of inheritors to show their talents. Miss, you must seize this opportunity. This hunting event is of great importance. The winner may be able to gain the support of the Grand Elder."

In the council of elders, a female elder spoke gently, offering a reminder.

The Grand Elder of the Forbidden Zone holds a pivotal position within the zone. Although he usually keeps a low profile, even the Lord of the Forbidden Zone treats him with deference, and his status within the Elder Council is highly respected.

It is said that this is a living fossil from the same era as the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, who has lived from ten thousand years ago to the present day, and even gave up the opportunity to achieve Dao in that lifetime to the Lord of the Forbidden Zone.

At one spot on this long table, a young girl in a purple dress sat gracefully, but her expression seemed absent-minded.

It seems they don't even know what the female elder just said.

This left the elders with a growing sense of doubt.

As the biological daughter of the Lord of the Forbidden Zone, Ye Lingxuan's powerful bloodline and talent are beyond doubt.

As for the worry that Ye Lingxuan would be indecisive after taking over, it had long since disappeared after spending time with the girl in the past.

Although this saintess is usually elegant and polite to her elders, she is also decisive in making decisions, and she is also of the purest bloodline in the forbidden zone.

Without a doubt, Ye Lingxuan is the most suitable person for this position if the goal is to maintain the strength of the penalty area.

This is also why most of the elders in the council support the girl.

She possesses the composure and charisma expected of a leader, and the young woman always offers her unique insights during regular elders' meetings.

However, today...

This was the first time they had ever seen the saintess lose focus during a meeting.

Moreover, he frequently looked down at the bronze mirror under the table, which was constructed from the Lock of the Desolate Time...

This feeling is more like a student secretly looking at their phone during class.

"Miss, is something troubling you?" a female elder asked in a gentle tone with a hint of concern.

Most of the tribespeople in the forbidden area liked this girl very much because, although she had the talent and pride of a genius, she could show humility and elegance when dealing with her elders.

Most importantly... she's beautiful.

And everything they do is pleasing.

Upon hearing this, several elders simultaneously turned their gazes toward Ye Lingxuan.

Ye Lingxuan snapped out of her thoughts and forced a smile: "It's nothing... I was just thinking about the hunting activity in seven days."

Having finally managed to get through the situation, Ye Lingxuan's thoughts returned to her conversation with the Reincarnated Empress.

She somewhat regretted her earlier 'provoking' of the Reincarnated Empress.

If she fails to win him over, that's fine. But what if that woman actually manages to seduce Brother Mu?!

Imagine that when Brother Mu sees her in the future, the first thing he'll say is: "Sister Lingxuan, where is the reincarnated empress? I want to see her."

"..."

If things develop to this point, then who is the master of whom?

Why make enemies for no reason?!

At this moment, the girl's heart was filled with regret.

However, there was no way she could ask the Reincarnated Empress to stop now.

It's embarrassing.

She knew she was in a hurry, but she also knew she couldn't rush things; she had to stay calm, she absolutely had to stay calm...

Despite her inner turmoil, the girl maintained a reserved and elegant smile.

"With the Saintess's intelligence and strength, there's no need to worry about the hunt. I believe she will definitely impress even the Grand Elder this time," an elder reassured her, thinking that the Saintess was simply overwhelmed by the pressure.

Ye Lingxuan smiled sweetly: "Yes... I will try my best."

"Speaking of which, it seems that a group of cultivators who intended to wreak havoc on the Eastern Continent were taken into prison by the Imperial Guards outside the forbidden area today. One of them seems to be Mu Zhi'an?"

At this moment, an old man suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

"Hmm... I've also heard about this. It seems that Miss took Young Master Mu directly out of the prison. While there's nothing wrong with doing so out of courtesy, it's rather unreasonable..."

This person is suspected to be an elder of the radical faction, so he took the opportunity to criticize Ye Lingxuan's actions tonight.

Ye Lingxuan glanced at the old man and said indifferently, "Elder Sun, have you forgotten what your relationship is with the Azure Emperor?"

Upon hearing this, the council of elders fell silent for a moment.

The name Qingdi is one that cannot be ignored, even by those throughout the entire forbidden zone.

After all, she was the first person in Kyushu to reach the Feathered Realm, and she had publicly protected Mu Zhi'an on several occasions before.

Furthermore, given that the Azure Emperor recently visited the Forbidden Zone, it is indeed somewhat inappropriate to confine Mu Zhian in the Forbidden Zone prison at this moment.

“However, that wedding was arranged by the Azure Emperor in preparation for his ascension tribulation, so the two weren’t actually Daoist partners, were they?” At this moment, an elder raised a question.

Someone nearby shook their head and said, "Even so, judging from the final result, the Azure Emperor doesn't mind marrying Mu Zhi'an... that's a fact."

Ye Lingxuan corrected, "They weren't really married, so they can't be considered Daoist partners. At most, they're just fooling laymen. The elders are all experienced people; do you think they would believe such nonsense?"

"Of course, it's true that the two have a close relationship, so releasing him from prison also took the Azure Emperor into account," the girl added.

The elders exchanged glances. Everyone present was a shrewd old fox, and they naturally knew why the young lady had made such a statement.

Despite her mature and calm demeanor, Miss is as clueless as a love novice when it comes to matters concerning Mu Zhian.

Otherwise, they wouldn't be emphasizing now that Qingdi and Mu Zhian are not Daoist partners.

The elders tacitly remained silent.

“In that case, I will have someone arrange for Young Friend Mu to stay in the guest quarters for a few days. It’s not really appropriate for him to stay in Miss’s quarters,” the Sixth Elder said.

Ye Lingxuan frowned.

She knew the elder meant no harm; he was just a deeply ingrained pedant.

Some elders in the restricted area knew about Ye Lingxuan and Mu Zhian's relationship, but they didn't really approve of it.

“He has helped me a lot in the past, so I should treat him well no matter what,” Ye Lingxuan said.

"That's why I suggested inviting him to another palace and having him properly entertained," the Sixth Elder said with a smile.

Ye Lingxuan frowned slightly. In other matters, she listened to the elders' advice humbly to some extent, but she rarely yielded when it came to Mu Zhian.

Besides, this is something the clansmen will have to face sooner or later.

She was about to speak.

At this moment, the Sixth Elder said with a smile, "Actually, I know what kind of feelings Miss has for young friend Mu, but you will be the empress of the forbidden area in the future. What kind of talk is it that the empress of a top power would be the wife of a cultivator in the Void Returning Realm?"

Old, wife?

The girl was shy, and upon hearing this, she blushed and lowered her head, but her beautiful eyes shone with a strange light.

After a moment, she coughed lightly and said demurely, "Do Mu-ge and I... cough, do Mu Zhi'an and I look that much like a Daoist couple?"

"Anyone with eyes can see that. If Miss wants to pretend, she should at least make it look convincing," an elder said with a helpless shake of his head and a sigh.

"I see. I'll be more careful from now on." Ye Lingxuan nodded demurely, desperately trying to suppress the urge to curl her lips into a smile.