My Lady Always Lacks Ambition

Chapter 1266 - 1194: Let’s Go, It’s Time to Escape

There is no sudden estrangement for no reason. Emperor Kangwu originally held the State Preceptor in high regard and trusted him greatly, but lately, he hasn’t been as receptive, even going as far as ignoring the warning not to perform the heaven-worship ritual and insisting on doing it.

Qin Liuxi found it strange and wondered what caused this change?

Emperor Kangwu was slightly displeased and said, "Is the State Preceptor questioning me?"

"I dare not," Qin Liuxi replied calmly, "I just find it curious, especially since you have consumed some messily concocted elixirs, which have introduced yin energy into your body. If it wasn’t for any evil presence, then I suspect that it’s these elixirs bringing yin energy with them. I once advised you against the heaven-worship ritual, not speaking carelessly, yet you insisted on going."

Emperor Kangwu’s pale face immediately darkened.

Isn’t this telling him that ignoring the State Preceptor’s words comes with immediate consequences?

He indeed suffered a huge loss and endured significant hardship, with the uncertainty of whether he could stand again!

The gains did not repay the losses.

Emperor Kangwu even wondered if he had been brainwashed suddenly. Now, hearing Qin Liuxi speak of the elixirs made him feel nauseated and horrified.

He mulled it over for a while, then said, "In fact, recently, I’ve been dreaming often. In the dreams, there’s an Immortal standing on the clouds demanding that I conduct the heaven-worship ritual to demonstrate sincerity to Red City, or face severe disaster, and I... would die horribly!"

Qin Liuxi narrowed his eyes slightly, "Recurrent dreams?"

"Indeed," Emperor Kangwu nodded, "Natural disasters have been relentless this year, and I feared that Da Feng would be dragged into the mire by them, hence my intention to perform the ritual, but to my... regret—"

Although he spoke as if trying to save face, his expression couldn’t conceal the embarrassment.

Indeed, embarrassed.

Compared to the occurrence of earthquakes at the Holy Altar, the fact that he disclosed his insistence on the ritual because of a nightmare in front of Qin Liuxi was a major embarrassment.

And as an emperor, he suffered a monumental loss because of this nightmare.

The Emperor, along with the immense ridicule experienced, was truly a humiliating affair he wouldn’t want others to know about in his royal journey.

Emperor Kangwu even glanced at Empress Mu and Shun, a hint of disturbance flickering quickly in his eyes.

Knowing the Emperor’s suspicious nature and concern with appearances, Qin Liuxi said, "Rest assured, what we discussed just now won’t reach a third person’s ears. When you started speaking, I already cast a spell so that they couldn’t hear us."

Emperor Kangwu started, then glanced at Empress Mu, who asked, "Is Your Majesty thirsty?"

Hearing this, Shun quickly fetched tea, thoughtfully using an aloe straw for him to sip.

Emperor Kangwu moistened his throat and, seeing both Empress Mu and Shun looking normal, felt slightly relieved. Looking at Qin Liuxi, he asked, "Do you mean to say that the elixirs I consumed caused those nightmares?"

"Of course, there’s this reason. After all, the ingredients in those elixirs can make one mentally excited, keeping the Dragon Body on high alert. Once you sleep, your fatigue makes you more susceptible to being invaded by nightmares."

Emperor Kangwu’s expression turned even uglier, "That Immortal, is it a dream demon?"

Had he really been wildly deceived?

The so-called dream demon, it must have been done by Si Luo, who holds nothing back when being malicious.

"Knowing of its existence is sufficient; as a True Dragon Emperor, you are protected by Royal Energy, and no evil dares approach," Qin Liuxi lowered his eyes and said, "Moreover, I have already arranged a prescription with the Chief Imperial Doctor. As long as you take the medicinal decoction on time, the yin energy in your body will dissipate, and slowly nourishing it will suffice. As for the spinal injury, it must be treated with acupuncture by the Chief Imperial Doctor; careful nourishment over time will allow you to stand again."

However, how long you can live after standing, it cannot be predicted.

Emperor Kangwu sensed an odd undertone in her voice, furrowing his brow, "Does the State Preceptor intend to leave?"

Qin Liuxi smiled faintly, "All meetings and partings are preordained, and my fate with the Saint has come to an end."

Just as Emperor Kangwu was about to speak, a junior eunuch appeared at the door of the imperial chamber, and Shun walked over to listen to the report, then came back to say that the Dragon Guard Commander requested an audience.

At this time, Qin Liuxi also received a transmitted message from Feng Xiu. She furrowed her brow slightly and said to Emperor Kangwu, "Sealing off Changsheng Hall is more harmful than beneficial; it would be wise for the Saint to retract the order. The boss behind it isn’t someone with good temperament."

Emperor Kangwu’s eyes sharpened.

Qin Liuxi withdrew, and as she passed by a man in black armor with a frosty expression, her Mieluo Sword quivered slightly, emitting a humming sound.

It was excited.

The Dragon Guard Commander seemed to sense something, instinctively pausing, his body slightly tense, turning his head to meet Qin Liuxi’s gaze, furrowing his brows.