Fellow Daoist, your script is really good.

However, Su Li sensed that the situation might not be good...

"Mmm..." Silver Bell nodded.

"But what's wrong with Little White?" Su Li turned to look at the little white snake that was constantly gnawing on the flowers on the other side, as if the flowers had a grudge against her.

"Yinling doesn't know either." Yinling looked at the little white snake with some worry. "Ever since Xiaobai met Her Majesty, she's been acting strangely."

Su Li: "..."

Su Li felt that Xiao Bai was probably sick, but the most important thing now was to explain to Qian Yun.

This courtyard is divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard. The outer courtyard has flower beds, rockeries, artificial water features, pavilions, and the like.

The inner courtyard was where people lived.

As soon as Su Li entered the inner courtyard, he saw Qian Yun with her sleeves rolled up, her hair tied up behind her head, a strand of hair brushing against the girl's cheek, diligently cleaning the house.

Sunlight streamed through the window sill and over the door frame, falling on the young woman and gently outlining the gentle features of the married woman.

"Senior brother?"

Qianyun, who had just finished wiping the table, came out of the room and saw Su Li staring blankly.

"Oh, that..." Su Li came to her senses and quickly stepped forward, snatching the basin of water from Qian Yun's hands. "Qian Yun, you don't need to clean anymore. The palace maids have already cleaned it."

"It's alright, Qianyun just happens to have nothing to do."

Qianyun tried to take the basin of water, but Su Li dodged it.

"Senior brother, stop playing around..." Qianyun looked at Su Li gently.

"Shall I help you clean?"

"No, my senior brother will only cause trouble."

"..."

Su Li placed the basin of water on the table and took Qian Yun's soft little hand in his large hand: "Qian Yun, um... you're not angry with me, are you?"

"Angry? Why?" Qianyun blinked.

"It's because of...it's because of what happened between me and Miss Xia."

Why is Qianyun angry?

"Really not?"

Qianyun lowered her head, thought for a moment, and then shook her head: "Actually, Qianyun doesn't know what anger is... but..."

The girl raised her head, her light brown eyes meeting Su Li's:

"If you go anywhere, Senior Brother, Qianyun will follow you. Please don't bother Qianyun, okay...?"

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[Salted Fish Diary: It's the weekend! So happy!~~~]

But I still have to type... I'm a little frustrated. Why can't my keyboard type by itself?

The Northwest-style hand-pulled noodles are really delicious; they definitely need more spice.

By the way, I write in my diary every day, won't some readers find it annoying?

If it bothers me, I won't write anymore~~~

Chapter 296 An Illusion?

"If you go anywhere, Senior Brother, Qianyun will follow you. Please don't bother Qianyun, okay...?"

Qianyun raised her head and gently tugged at Su Li's sleeve.

Looking into his junior sister's eyes, Su Li felt as if the softest part of his heart was gradually melting...

"No, I will never leave Qianyun."

Su Li took Qian Yun's small hand and gently pulled the soft Qian Yun into her arms.

Smelling the fragrance of Qianyun's hair, just like when they were children, Su Li gently stroked Qianyun's smooth, long hair.

Qianyun buried her face in Su Li's chest, rubbing against him gently like a kitten.

After sensing that Qianyun's emotions had calmed down a bit, Su Li asked, "Why did Qianyun ask that?"

"because......"

In her senior brother's arms, Qianyun raised her head.

After about half an incense stick's time, Qianyun told her senior brother everything about her previous conversation with Xia Liuliu.

After hearing Qianyun's words, Su Li's brows twitched slightly.

He never expected that Xia Liuliu would be so aggressive, actually starting to look for Qianyun!

Do you really think that just because the tiger doesn't roar, it can take me, Su Li, for a fool?

"Qianyun, my encounter with Miss Xia was truly accidental," Su Li explained.

"So, Senior Brother did see Xia's body and even touch it?" Qianyun asked, her tone as warm as a breeze.

"This... Qianyun, listen to me... it was an accident..." Su Li repeated again...

"So, Senior Brother did see Xia's body and even touched it?" Qianyun asked again.

"Qianyun, let me explain." Su Li's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

"Senior brother, did you really see Xia's body and even touch it?" Qianyun continued to repeat.

"Qianyun?"

Although Qianyun appeared extremely calm, for some reason, Su Li felt that Qianyun seemed to have broken down a little...

Su Li wasn't even sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Qian Yun was finally showing signs of emotional fluctuation!

Not only that! Su Li suddenly had an extremely dangerous feeling!

It felt like I was being watched by something, as if I might be swallowed whole at any moment...

Without realizing it, Su Li recalled the anime "Anaconda" that she had watched as a child...

"No, it's okay..."

Just as Su Li was becoming increasingly puzzled, Qian Yun lowered her head.

At the same time, a strange light flashed deep in Qianyun's pupils, but Su Li did not notice anything unusual.

In just a moment, Qianyun's eyes regained their calm.

"As long as Senior Brother stays with Qianyun, that's enough."

Qianyun raised her head and gently straightened Su Li's collar.

"Qianyun has already cleaned your room, Senior Brother. You should go and rest now... Qianyun will go and wash your clothes."

"Okay, then." Su Li rubbed Qian Yun's head.

Watching Qianyun's departing figure.

It looks as good as always.

There was no change whatsoever.

But what just happened to me?

Is it just an illusion?

Regardless of the circumstances, Su Li felt she needed to find Xia Liuliu as soon as possible and deal with the matter.

Otherwise, if Xia Liuliu says anything strange to Qianyun again, she won't be able to handle it...

Without hesitation, Su Li walked out of the courtyard and headed towards the Imperial Study.

Upon arriving at the entrance of the Imperial Study, Su Li expressed his desire to see Xia Liuliu.

However, the maid said that Xia Liuliu had gone to the evening court session.

"Please rest assured, Envoy Su, I will inform His Majesty as soon as possible after the evening court session ends," the maid said respectfully.

"That's troublesome." Su Li had no choice but to give up for the time being.

However, Su Li had only taken a few steps after turning around and leaving.

Su Li suddenly remembered something and walked back to the palace maid.

"Miss, may I ask when you finish get off work? May I invite you for a cup of black tea?"

......

Wenxin Pavilion.

Wenxin Pavilion served as the second imperial study in the Qi Kingdom's palace.

Unlike the Imperial Study, the Wenxin Pavilion was furnished with many chairs and various documents.

These documents contain military secrets, secrets of the Qi Kingdom, and even details about the daily conduct of officials, various private matters, and bribery.

It can be said that all the officials who come to this Wenxin Pavilion are under great pressure!

Wenxin Pavilion served as the main location for the evening court session.

The rule of holding court late was established by Xia Liuliu.

That is, before dinner, Xia Liuliu would summon some ministers to court.

Gradually, a saying began to circulate in the officialdom of Qi State.

"You'll be in court tonight; you'll only be uncomfortable for an hour at most."

But if you don't attend the evening court session, you won't be able to sleep all night..."

Because sometimes, many important decisions are made directly during the evening court session!

Some ministers might be nervous about attending the evening court session.

The ministers who didn't attend the evening court session couldn't even eat their dinner properly, fearing they'd be the subject of discussion that night...

Meanwhile, eight officials had arrived at the Wenxin Pavilion that evening.

Of these officials, only two were former ministers of the Azure Sky Kingdom; the other six were surrendered officials from three dynasties.

These six surrendered officials all had one thing in common: when their own dynasties fell, they wanted to leave behind a legacy of loyalty that would be remembered in history, and that meant they had to die with their kings.

However, after meeting Xia Liuliu, they all changed their minds and swore to be loyal to her.

Some even speculated that Xia Liuliu might have used some method to control their minds.

But looking at them normally, they don't seem like it at all; in fact, they are truly doing their best for the cause of Qi Kingdom!

It can be said that it was because of their dedicated work that the entire Qi Kingdom's court was thrown into turmoil.

Some officials are finding it difficult to leave work early; it's making them very uncomfortable...

"General Xia, may I ask what business His Majesty has with us tonight?"

Zhao Jie, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works, asked Xia Zheng.

Xia Zheng, as a general who initially supported the Empress, can be considered one of her confidants.

Xia Zheng simply shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either.

"We'll find out what His Majesty wants to summon us for when the time comes," General Qin Ming of Guide said calmly, stroking his beard.

General Qin Ming of Guide was a former subordinate of the fallen dynasty and was already in his sixties.

"Indeed." Grand Master of Ceremonies Kong Jimin nodded. "His Majesty's actions must have a profound meaning."

"Hahaha." Xu You, the Minister of Personnel, stroked his white beard and laughed loudly, "Perhaps I already guessed it."

"Hehehe, you old fool, you're trying to guess the emperor's thoughts, that's a crime!" General Wu Wei pointed at Xu You and laughed.

"Is everyone here?"

Just as the eight people started chatting, a clear yet extremely dignified female voice rang out.

"Your Majesty, this humble subject greets you with utmost respect."