My Wife Turns Out to be an Empress of the Dynasty

Chapter 168 History Always Bears Astonishing Resemblances

That night.

In the southern border!

Fine rain persisted, accompanied by the rumbling of distant thunder.

Within the residence of Zhennan Marquis, the main hall was lit by flickering candlelight, casting shadows that danced upon the faces of two individuals seated facing each other.

Between them lay a letter and a memorial, bearing the imperial seal of the Jing Nation's monarch.

It was news that had arrived from the capital during the day.

"The boy is dead..." Zhennan Marquis's voice was dry, echoing softly in the chamber.

"Yes, he's dead... a useless waste. I've always said you shouldn't have let him go. You should have gone yourself," responded the woman across from him.

Wrapped in a black robe, though her attire was loose, a gust of wind revealed the shapely figure underneath.

Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the table.

Zhennan Marquis felt a tinge of anger at her words, but he suppressed it as he recalled something.

"If I had gone myself, it would have been a dereliction of duty... The Queen would surely suspect. Besides! I was only repaying your debt of saving my life, doing my utmost to assist you. I remain a loyal subject of the Jing Nation."

"A loyal subject of the Jing Nation?" The woman smirked, about to make a sarcastic remark.

Suddenly, Zhennan Marquis rose from his seat, towering over her, yet lacking her dominance.

"My son died because of you. Consider the debt partially repaid?"

"Partially repaid!"

"You..."

"I won't trouble you further!" The woman rose as well, her graceful figure moving to the door, gazing at the drizzling rain beyond.

"Arrange a false identity for me, in the capital of the Jing Nation... I will go myself."

"..."

"From now on, you may continue your loyalty, no longer needing to serve me. I pledge, in the name of the Chiyang Imperial Family, that the southern border of the Jing Nation shall remain safe for a hundred years."

"Very well!"

As Zhennan Marquis's voice fell silent,

Lightning flashed, illuminating the woman's enchanting and elusive beauty, she smiled faintly, and in an instant, vanished into the misty rain.

The next day, at dawn.

History always bears astonishing resemblances...

"Your Majesty, wake up! The young master has left the residence again, and this time, he's truly heading towards the palace!" Liu Yexi's voice echoed once more.

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"Okay..."

Mu Yuyan's delicate face was still groggy, her long hair cascading over her jade back, as she slowly opened her eyes, only to hear the maid's urgent words.

Seeing Mu Yuyan's drowsy state, it was evident she had exerted herself greatly the previous night.

Liu Yexi grew even more anxious!

"Your Majesty, this time the young master only informed Old Yang, the steward. I had no idea... it's been the time of an incense stick since he left. Should we still proceed with yesterday's unfinished tasks at the palace?"

"No need..."

Mu Yuyan pondered for a moment, her jade-like hand gesturing lightly, far from the maid's fluster.

She knew it was already too late to enter the palace now, so she merely blinked her beautiful eyes and murmured a few words.

This fellow... why is he always so unfortunate, despite my efforts to meet him honestly, things never seem to go as planned...

Mu Yuyan lowered her eyes, her sorrowful expression evoking pity.

Suddenly.

She furrowed her brows, pondering softly, "Yexi, do you think Master Gu might have already discovered our identities?"

"What!?" Liu Yexi hadn't considered this possibility, his eyebrows shooting up in surprise, "Surely not, Your Majesty. Just because of two coincidental mornings?"

"..."

Mu Yuyan fell silent at his response.

Indeed, to conclude based solely on two coincidences is rather hasty.

Moreover, her instinctual reluctance to believe that Gu Lan already knows, especially after yesterday's embarrassment, suggests she strongly resists the possibility of her own exposure...

Apart from her disbelief, perhaps Mu Yuyan's desire for control is also at play.

Though physical control lies in Gu Lan's hands, as an emperor, Mu Yuyan still seeks control in matters of the mind, which pertains to her cherished dignity!

"To be safe, keep an eye on Master Gu during this time," Mu Yuyan hesitated to say.

Although she found it somewhat disrespectful towards Mr. Gu, she had to resort to this measure to ensure her continued existence in society.

"Your Majesty, I'm afraid I may not be able to handle this," Liu Yexi said self-doubtfully. Gu Lan's cultivation is terrifying, and it seems presumptuous for her, a mere King Realm, to monitor her...

"Just keep an eye on whether Master Gu is present in the residence. Master Gu informed me today about the transmission array going to the palace, so for the next few days..." she whispered.

Liu Yexi understood what he needed to do, nodded, and then asked, "But what if the young master finds out in the future?"

"If he finds out... I'll cover for you! At worst, I'll compensate him in other ways," Mu Yuyan replied.

"Your Majesty is righteous!" Liu Yexi respectfully exclaimed.

Mu Yuyan's exquisite face blushed slightly, her black hair falling gracefully over her fair skin as she stretched lazily.

The sight made even Liu Yexi, a woman, swallow involuntarily...

Outside the palace gates, Eunuch Mao bid farewell to Gu Lan, and as they exchanged smiles, numerous envious glances were cast upon them.

Palace maids envied Eunuch Mao, while guards envied Gu Lan.

"Today, the confidential report from Master Gu can be presented directly to Her Majesty. Given the importance of the information regarding the Rape Case, Her Majesty will surely be pleased!" Eunuch Mao was flattered.

"As it should be. Since we are all Her Majesty's subjects, we have to share his burdens..." Gu Lan replied, waving her hand.

"So, this is the method you were talking about," as she bid farewell to Eunuch Mao and walked along the bright and clean main road of Xuanwu, the voice of the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign suddenly resounded in Gu Lan's mind.

He admired, "Well done! Letting your lover handle it, she has the might of the royal army behind her, and can surely wipe out the scum on the other side. This will also enhance the prestige of the Jing Nation..."

"Of course!" Gu Lan boasted, "I don't like being in the limelight anyway, and this happens to be something Madam worries about. It suits her well..."

Blocking for Mu Yuyan, that's what subjects need to be loyal to.

But Gu Lan is different; she is the man behind Mu Yuyan, giving her the most powerful echo for Mu Yuyan at any time, in any place...

"But are you sure?" questioned the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign, "The Joyful Immortal Palace has stood for thousands of years. Although the continent's cultivation has reached its peak due to certain reasons, your lover seems to be only at the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm, are you sure you can trust her alone?"

"Naturally, there are ways to protect her."

"The talisman?"

"More than that..."

"Do you intend to go there yourself? If so, she might recognize you," warned the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign.

"I was going to, but yesterday... didn't I receive your soul-splitting technique?"

Gu Lan mysteriously smiled and arrived at an unmanned spot outside the palace, her mind moved, and the space in front of her distorted.

Suddenly, a figure with a waist-worn saber appeared, radiating a formidable aura, leaving the Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign momentarily bewildered!

"A living person transformed! Have you seen it before?" Gu Lan joked.

"The Sword Immortal's cultivation!? Damn, how did you manage this? This person obviously has obvious signs of vitality and is not a corpse puppet. Do you have a treasure to store living people?"

The Chiyang Saint Sovereign Sovereign was shocked and asked, "Is it an incarnation outside the body? That's even more abnormal than storing living people with treasures..."

"Haha!" Gu Lan laughed without speaking.

This was the death warrior rewarded by the system earlier.

With the soul-splitting technique to control it, it's like having another incarnation outside the body!

Controlling the dead warrior, who is at the peak of the saint realm, to go to the Desert North first, when Madam goes again, she can definitely lead the army there!