The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Chapter 205 Young Man on White Horse Drunk in Spring Breeze 118

Facing Yue Fengcheng's accusations, Zhuo Yuean's face remained calm as he unhesitatingly pulled the sword out of his hand. As the sword left his body, Yue Fengcheng felt as if most of his vitality had been drained away, and he began to falter.

He clearly realized that his defeat was inevitable. However, Yue Fengcheng was filled with resentment and anger. How could he give up so easily? So, he looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, his laughter revealing endless despair and madness.

At this moment, a powerful dark force suddenly surged out from Yue Fengcheng's body. However, due to Yue Fengcheng's severe injuries, this force only erupted briefly before quickly dissipating like the embers after a firework.

With Yue Fengcheng's death, their mission to the Outer Heavens finally came to a successful conclusion. However, it was somewhat regrettable that most of the team hadn't even had a chance to show their skills, and inevitably felt a bit of regret. Lei Mengsha, in particular, had never used this spiritual power in a fight before, and he was itching to do it, often dragging Gu Jianmen along for a sparring match.

With this feeling of unfulfilled satisfaction, everyone set out on their journey home again. After returning to the sect, they plunged into their own cultivation.

Sikong Changfeng also went to Mingjian Villa to pick up Feng Qiuyu, and the two of them quickly held a wedding. However, after the wedding, he was left in Xueyue City by Zhuo Yuean as the city lord. This time there was no chief city lord or second city lord, only him.

Time passed quietly, and the peaceful days slowly passed by like flowing water. At this seemingly calm moment, a sudden piece of news was like a huge rock hitting the water, instantly shattering the long-standing peace - Xiao Ruofeng received the bad news from his brother Xiao Ruojin.

Xiao Ruofeng didn't waste any time, rushing back anxiously. Dusty and exhausted, when he finally arrived at Prince Jingyu's mansion, all he saw was a plain white, cold and solemn.

Xiao Ruofeng suppressed his inner complexities and hurried into the mourning hall, glancing briefly at Xiao Ruojin, who lay quietly there. In just that brief glance, it felt as if he had witnessed the entanglement of two lifetimes. Without time to pause, he turned and rushed to the palace again without stopping.

Entering the palace, Emperor Tai'an was met with a heavy expression, his eyes filled with sorrow. He solemnly recounted to Xiao Ruofeng, "Ever since Mo Luyi appeared, Ruojin's health has deteriorated rapidly. He's often bedridden, unable to get up." Hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng's heart sank, as if he were falling into a bottomless abyss.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruofeng understood that his father had actually begun to suspect his master's wife. However, even if this was indeed his master's wife's doing, it was his father and his brother who had brought this upon themselves! Thinking back to his father's previous attempt to murder his master, Xiao Ruofeng wondered if he had gone mad. Now, with his father hinting at this, was he trying to get rid of his master's wife himself, in order to avenge Xiao Ruojin?

But when he recalled the deeds of the eunuchs surrounding his father and Xiao Ruojin in his previous life, a cold glint suddenly flashed in his eyes. This subtle change happened to catch the eye of Emperor Tai'an, who, believing his words had taken effect, nodded contentedly.

In fact, at first, regarding what Zhuoqing said about the Marquis of Zhenxi being so successful that he threatened the emperor, Emperor Tai'an had only intended to take this opportunity to test him, and perhaps he could find a solid and reliable backing for Ruofeng.

However, by now, Ruofeng's influence within the martial arts world had become formidable, enough to draw considerable attention. Furthermore, he held a close personal rapport with Baili Dongjun, the only grandson of the Marquis of Zhenxi. Their relationship was extraordinary. More importantly, among the current princes, there were no figures like the former Qing Wang who could serve as stepping stones for him to ascend to higher power. Those princes had all left Tianqi City, content to live out their days in peace in their respective fiefdoms. Perhaps they feared repeating the fate of Qing Wang and Jingyu Wang, dying tragically in the turbulent Tianqi City. It was for this reason that Emperor Tai'an was ultimately forced to abandon his original plan.

At this moment, Xiao Ruofeng was the only prince left in the vast Tianqi City. Emperor Tai'an openly took him to his side, personally teaching him with great care. Xiao Ruofeng lived up to expectations, displaying exceptional wisdom and decisiveness in both military and national affairs and daily matters. Over time, Emperor Tai'an grew increasingly fond of his beloved son, and many ministers at court expressed their approval. Thus, Xiao Ruofeng naturally became the undisputed and most deserving heir to the throne. As he stood proudly in the court, his head held high and his chest puffed out, everyone could sense an invisible pressure emanating from him, as if the entire world was in his grasp.

After Emperor Tai'an passed away, Xiao Ruofeng ascended the supreme throne and became the new emperor of Beili.

Xiao Ruofeng, newly crowned emperor, was not blinded by power. He was well aware of the various conspiracies and dangers within the palace, so his first priority upon taking office was to eliminate those corrupt officials. The most crucial figure among them was Zhuo Qing, who possessed the guise of a false reputation.

Xiao Ruofeng acted decisively and destroyed Zhuoqing's kung fu without hesitation.

Xiao Ruofeng then changed the long-standing rule that required eunuchs to guard the imperial mausoleum after the emperor's death. He abolished this rule, freeing the eunuchs who had been bound to the mausoleum. However, these freed eunuchs were not completely free from the imperial family's control; their every move outside the mausoleum remained under strict surveillance.

As these changes unfolded within Beili, neighboring nations coveted their territory. They had intended to exploit the turmoil and the succession of the Beili throne to stir up trouble and seek profit. However, they were surprised by the peaceful and smooth transition, leaving no loopholes for them to exploit. Faced with this situation, the nations were forced to remain on the sidelines, waiting for their opportunity.

After the court gradually stabilized, Xiao Ruofeng began to deal with his personal affairs. One day, he deliberately created an opportunity to meet Situ Xue by chance. When Situ Xue saw the imposing Xiao Ruofeng before her, her heart was moved. Xiao Ruofeng deliberately demonstrated his Haoque Sword in front of her, which indeed attracted Situ Xue.

Xiao Ruofeng understood Situ Xue's deep desire to roam freely in the martial arts world, so he revealed his plan without reservation, telling her that she only needed to stay with him in the palace for a dozen years before she could return to the martial arts world. After a moment's reflection, Situ Xue realized the potential of both spending time with her beloved and returning to the martial arts world in the future, and her deep affection for Xiao Ruofeng made it difficult to let go. She happily agreed to follow him back to the palace and became the new Queen of Beili.