When Qingling handles government affairs by himself, he is focused, calm, meticulous and meticulous, and he is also very agile in analyzing complex relationships at critical moments.

But for the causes and consequences that Luo Yao explained to her, she always seemed to have difficulty understanding thoroughly.

Intuitively, she subconsciously believed everything he said, believing that he would not have any ill will or intentions towards her in any way.

But emotionally, he is always reluctant to accept his explanation so easily.

After thinking about it, she finally came back to her senses.

Actually, whether he was purging the military defense in Daze or planting the tribesmen, she didn't care at all.

What he really minded was nothing more than the that he liked other women but refused to admit it, and said that he lied to her......

Qing Ling sat on the main seat of the lively and grand celebration, but his mind was full of only things that had nothing to do with the celebration.

Because of the intention of stabilizing the hearts of the people and winning over the ministers, this New Year's event held in Yinzhou can almost be said to be a wide open palace to welcome guests.

In the past, the former ministers and clansmen of the former Yanye, as well as the famous local clans, were invited to the palace to enjoy the honor of celebrating with the Chaoyan royal family.

Mu Chen's biological mother was born in the royal family, and in terms of blood, she was already close to the leaves. After he ascended the throne, he lifted part of the emperor's ban on the Fanye royal family, allowing them to enter and exit Weilu Mountain freely.

In the eyes of outsiders, this newly enthroned Emperor Chaoyan is not only talented, wise and brave, but also attaches great importance to family affection and is kind and generous. There were rumors in the southern border in the past, saying that Mu Chen, who was still the prince of Chaoyan, once ignored the emperor's order and saved his aunt's family of three on the day of the fall of Yu China, which can be described as benevolent and kind.

For a long time, the most popular story about Mu Chen in the Eastern Continent, the Danfeng Fire Lotus of Xianxia Pass, has already interpreted him as a generation of heroes who protect the people of the Eastern Continent. In the past, the Yanxing army invaded the south and destroyed the southern countries, in the final analysis, it was only the decision of the first emperor, and it had nothing to do with Mu Chen's own wishes. Coupled with the blood closeness and the implementation of the new policy since his accession to the throne, the old ministers and clansmen of Fan Ye easily forgot the hatred of destroying the country and gradually accepted the new monarch with open hearts.

Since the beginning of the celebration, Mu Chen has been surrounded by officials and courtiers from all walks of life, some show their loyalty, some take the opportunity to show their political achievements, and some simply want to show their faces in front of the emperor and be familiar.

Qing Ling sat beside Mu Chen, listening to all kinds of words, his brain was buzzing, he was a little interested at first, but then he directly blocked all the sounds and focused on thinking about his own thoughts.

Who knew that the good times would not last long, a local official in Yinzhou, because he couldn't squeeze in front of Mu Chen for half a day, simply turned to Qingling to toast, and said: "When Yinzhou Zhuding Terrace caught fire and collapsed, it was all up to Emperor Ji to open up a way to retreat with a divine sword, so that the people trapped in the platform could escape!" For so many years, the people of Yinzhou have never forgotten and taken it as a good story! In order to thank the emperor for his actions that day, after the rebuilding of the Casting Ding Terrace, the people privately called it the Xuannu Terrace. ”

Qing Ling came back to his senses from his chaotic thoughts, and was stunned for a moment, "Xuannutai? ”

The official continued to pat the horse and said: "Emperor Ji is the only descendant of the Zhang Gu clan, with divine power and noble status, although she has not officially received the title of Xuannu, but in the hearts of the people, she has always been equivalent to Zhang Xuannu." ”

Qing Ling remembered the past of Zhudingtai, and couldn't help but laugh at himself in his heart.

Divine power? If she was really like her mother, whom she had never met, and had the ability to repel the demon Luo Heng in Cangli, then the fourth senior brother would not have died in vain on the Casting Ding Stage......

If the fourth senior brother had not died and the fifth senior brother had not been injured, then the second senior brother would not have been ill and passed away with regret......

As for Master, he wouldn't be as tired and haggard as he is now......

Mu Chen had been paying attention to Qing Ling, and at this moment, seeing her frowning and lowering her head, her expression was sad, so she turned her head sideways and commanded a few words to the left and right, and slowly stood up.

As the most ancient god regime in the Eastern Continent, the Leaf has retained many court activities that have been handed down from ancient times, one of which is the Mae Yuan Maze that was also adapted and borrowed by the Chaoyan royal family.

An extremely wide garden in the northwest corner of the palace has always retained the setting of the formation, as long as the formation eye is activated, it can turn into a labyrinth with many obstacles and difficult to find a way out at any time.

Because the garden was large and could accommodate many guests, as soon as the news of Mu Chen's departure to the south was announced, the official in charge of arranging the celebration drew up this suggestion and submitted it to the emperor, and it was soon readily agreed by the emperor.

At this time, Mu Chen slowly stood up under the attention of everyone, and first turned to Shiyin, "There is Queen Lao today." ”

Since the beginning of the celebration, Shiyin has to take care of Xi'er, but also take care of the children of the Fanye royal family, although some are nurses and maids to help, but it is inevitable to worry.

Seeing Mu Chen standing up at this moment, Shiyin estimated that he was probably about to take her into the garden to break the formation, so he handed over Xi'er in his arms to the maid, and then got up and saluted Mu Chen slightly, and the willow eyebrows and phoenix eyes showed a gentle smile.

She is one of the most beautiful ladies in the family, and a few simple actions are made, such as flowing clouds, elegant and leisurely, very pleasing to the eye.

Unexpectedly, Mu Chen turned to the other side, took Qing Ling's hand directly, and smiled at her: "The maze in the Leaf Pavilion is quite strange, I'm afraid I will bother you to use Chongwu's mastery." ”

After that, join hands with her and go to the layman.

Qing Lingshang was immersed in the memories of the Casting Ding Stage, and was pulled out of the main hall by Mu Chen in a daze, only then did he come to his senses and pull out his hand, "You want to take me to break the formation?" Shouldn't you go with the queen? ”

Mu Chen said indifferently: "Shiyin has to take care of Xi'er." ”

When Qing Ling heard this, he was about to say that he could actually take care of Xi'er instead of Shiyin, but he saw Mu Chen suddenly looking sideways at him, with a deep look in his eyes, "Have you ever thought about becoming a real Zhanggu Xuannu?" ”

"Huh?"

Qing Ling was slightly stunned, not understanding why Mu Chen suddenly mentioned this.

Mu Chen stared at her for a moment, looked away, and continued to walk forward.

"I heard Yan say that back then, you originally planned to give up your identity as Emperor Chaoyan and choose to become a Xuannu of Zhang."

He said slowly, his tone seemed to be a little depressed, "If it weren't for helping me seize power, you wouldn't have been involved in the struggle for power in the court, and you would have sacrificed a lot because of it." ”

Qing Ling stared at his toes and smiled, "Don't say I'm so great. Even if I gave up my royal identity and moved to Zhanggu Mountain, my father would ...... They may not let me go, and I won't let go of the places that should be used......"

Having said that, if she inherits the identity of the Zhanggu clan and has the same honor as her master Mo Qian, who is in charge of the three holy mountains, she will be much freer after all.

Mu Chen was silent for a long time, "If you were given another chance to choose now, would you be willing?" ”

Qing Ling shook his head, "I'm living quite freely now, why do I want to be a Xuannu?" Besides, my cultivation is so weak, I can't even control the Qingyun Sword so far, I'm afraid I don't deserve this title. ”

Mu Chen moved his lips and stopped talking.

At this time, the official in charge of the celebration followed, bowed to Mu Chen's side, and respectfully played various matters related to the maze game.

Qing Ling took advantage of Mu Chen's conversation with the officials, turned his head and peeked at the guests and clansmen who were following behind him, and his eyes wandered around the crowd several times, but he never caught the figure he wanted to see.

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Walking into the entrance of the garden, the people gradually dispersed.

The garden here is wide, and the tall flowers and trees left over from ancient times stand tall, compared with the Mei Garden in the Suzaku Palace, it is full of simplicity and profundity, vast and mysterious.

Mu Chen quietly unsealed a silver long whip from his right palm and held it in his hand.

Qing Ling was slightly surprised when he saw this, "Will the formation here be dangerous?" ”

The last time I saw Mu Chen use a blade was when he was assassinated by Yu Chinese killers not long after he first entered Lingxiao City. It was also the first time she had witnessed a life-and-death struggle up close, with blood flying in the sky and a different place in her body, which was still fresh in her memory......

Mu Chen soothed the corner of his lower lip at Qing Ling, "It's not dangerous, it's just some tricks." This is a place for the royal family to play, so don't worry. ”

As he spoke, he took Qingling with his other hand and slowly walked along the flower path towards the depths of the garden.

Qing Ling was still a little uneasy, and muttered, "What if someone sets a trap?" This is the southern border of the country that was destroyed by Chaoyan, and you are now the emperor, what if someone wants to take the opportunity to take revenge and restore the country or something? ”

Mu Chen heard the concern between Qing Ling's words, and the fingers holding her tightened slightly, and said with a light smile: "Since I am here, I am not afraid." Besides, why do you think I brought the prince of Panye to Yinzhou with him? If I die, the bloodline of the royal family of the Leaf will be broken. ”

He said it lightly, but Qing Ling listened to it with a slight chill.

Mu Chen's treatment of the southern royal family seems to be affectionate and righteous, but in fact, there is no ambiguity in the places that should be restrained and the opportunities that should be used to deter.

Although the house arrest of the southern royal family was lifted, the imperial decree left by Emperor Hao that year that "no unauthorized marriage" was still valid. As long as the marriage of the children of the royal family is controlled, it is like controlling the power of life and death of the continuation of the family bloodline. Before Mu Chen gave them true freedom, they were just tools he used to win hearts and minds and deter opposition forces......

Mu Chen felt Qing Ling's silence and glanced sideways at her.

"Think I'm talking too harshly? If you don't want to hear that, I won't say it later. ”

Qing Ling looked up at him and shook his head, "It's okay, I don't think there's anything." If you put me in your place, you would do the same. It's true. ”

She shook his hand, lowered her eyes and walked forward, and said in a low voice: "Actually, if you have any ideas, you don't have to hide it from me, I will be ...... They will all support you. We are brothers and sisters, the closest people in the world, and we are supposed to understand and support each other. ”

Mu Chen silently followed Qing Ling's footsteps, unconsciously slowing down, as if with every step, something broke under his feet, involving his reason and forbearance and constantly falling into the dark abyss.

It's like the scene that is repeated in a nightmare......

"Will they support me after all?"

After a while, he said quietly: "Then you, are you willing to reconcile with Baili Fuyao?" ”