Above all spirits

Chapter 119 Blame

The general gave Gu Yun a strange look, only to see Gu Yun looking at the Empress thoughtfully.

The next instant, as if sensing his own gaze, he turned his head to look at himself and nodded slightly.

The two looked at each other through the eye holes in their masks.

Di Jiang narrowed his eyes, as if trying to see through Gu Yun in that instant.

But ultimately it came to nothing.

It's unlikely that Gu Yun would cause trouble deep within the Crimson Flame Imperial City.

Otherwise, he would never have been able to leave the capital.

Others may not understand, but as a high-ranking member of the Crimson God Guard, he is aware of it.

he knows.

Every empire, royal family, or major sect on every planet must possess pseudo-innate old monsters or methods of equal level.

The Crimson Flame Empire, of course, also has its own trump cards.

"That.."

"Your subordinate will take his leave now."

...

Just as he disappeared from everyone's sight.

Su Xiaoqian jumped up suddenly, dodging Su Qingyu's sharp rap on the head as if anticipating it.

Su Qingyu frowned slightly, her tone became somewhat somber, and her emotions were somewhat unusual, as if she were not the kind of person an emperor should display.

"Come here!"

"Are you trying to turn the world upside down?!"

"You dare to steal my imperial edict."

"Fortunately, this time it was just an airship, and it came back intact in the end."

"Do you know how dangerous your day was?!"

Su Xiaoqian said with some grievance.

"Isn't it just that I was captured by the Crimson Guards? How could the Crimson Guards dare to touch me? At most, they'll just bring me here. Mother, you're just being too worried."

He jumped again, dodging Su Qingyu's grab.

Su Qingyu's eyes were a little red, and she didn't care that there were outsiders present. Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.

"How do you think the Crimson Guards knew?"

"That was something I deliberately had someone convey!"

"Who do you think spread the news!"

"I deliberately had it spread!"

"Do you even know what the Emperor's decree means?!"

"You think it's just a child's toy, or just a pass for airships?!"

"Do you know that it can unconditionally mobilize the Crimson Flame Imperial Guard?!"

"With so many spies in the royal family, do you know that as soon as you stepped out the door, two assassins at the Saint Body level followed you out! If I hadn't placed two bodyguards by your side to protect you from the initial assassination attempt!"

"If the news hadn't spread quickly enough that the Crimson God Guards and the Earthly Mystery Generals hadn't gone to capture you, you would have been reduced to ashes long ago, do you know that?!"

At this moment, Gu Yun finally understood the emotion that the Empress had been suppressing in her eyes.

This also explains why Su Xiaoqian didn't have any guards around her.

Even if Su Xiaoqian herself might not want anyone to accompany her, how could parents, let alone royal parents, possibly not have bodyguards protecting their children?

It turns out that they had already averted a disaster.

Meanwhile, the two generals, Di Xuan and Chi Shenwei, blocked the calamity behind them.

These two Earthly Mystery Generals are indeed very powerful.

His mastery of the Emperor-level sword intent alone makes him virtually unmatched within the same realm.

The Earth General's cultivation level was already at the ninth stage of the Saint Body.

An ordinary peak Saint Body might not be enough; perhaps only a half-step Innate or pseudo-Innate expert could win over him, not to mention a Profound General.

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoqian's once calm heart was suddenly overturned by a huge rock.

Even the most foolish person realizes they were wrong.

My own carelessness.

A chill ran down my neck.

He staggered closer to Su Qingyu, head bowed, sobbing.

"I'm sorry, Mother, I've made you worry."

How could Su Qingyu really bear to hit her? She had raised her herself and had no complaints about her temperament.

However, being born into royalty, there are some things that are beyond one's control.

You must know your limits.

He gently lifted Su Xiaoqian's head and wiped away the tears on her face.

He said softly.

"Silly child, from now on, you must always tell your mother before doing anything!"

"Would your mother be so heartless as to stop you from going out to pick up your friends?"

"Your father has disappeared and his fate is still unknown. You are all I have left. Please don't make me worry anymore, okay?"

Su Xiaoqian quickly threw herself into Su Qingyu's arms and nodded.

Su Qingyu patted his back gently, then turned to face the crowd with a slightly apologetic expression.

"Sorry for making you laugh."

"Guests are welcome. Alright, alright, that's enough."

"Don't keep your friends waiting, and everyone, don't be too reserved. Xiaoqian, there are quite a few empty rooms near your bedroom. Go and arrange one for your friend."

At this moment, Shang Wenqing and Ji Ning agreed on their points and waved their hands.

"No need for such trouble, Your Majesty. We came with our families and have our own..."

"shut up!"

Su Xiaoqian abruptly got up from Su Qingyu's embrace, wiped her face hard with her hand, and resumed her usual demeanor.

She strode towards the two men, grabbing Shang Wenqing's arm with one hand and holding Ji Ning's robe by the back of the collar with the other, as if afraid that the two might suddenly run away.

And so, half-dragged, half-pulled.

The three of them slowly moved towards the outside of the hall.

Shang Wenqing and Ji Ning exchanged a smile, their faces showing utter helplessness.

During this time, Su Xiaoqian kept muttering to herself.

"Hmph! Now that you're on my turf, you have to follow my orders!"

"Weren't you all eager to go see that Star Realm Conference?"

"It would definitely be more convenient if we started from our royal family's side!"

"Don't try to fool me with the excuse of family."

The shadow guards followed the three without any doubt.

Bai Qing'er looked helplessly at Su Xiaoqian's back and then at Gu Yun, hesitating.

After understanding, Gu Yun fanned himself and said softly.

"Qing'er, you just stay with Brother Ji Ning, I'll be there soon."

Bai Qing'er nodded and tiptoed to catch up.

...

"Master Gu, I've long admired your name. I'm sorry to have made you laugh. This child is too naive; he's really not someone I can trust."

A red aura emanated from Su Qingyu's body, and she smoothed out the wrinkles from their previous embrace with a flick of her robe.

She changed her style completely, and her demeanor and bearing revealed the elegance of an empress.

"Please take a seat."

He gestured to two wooden chairs carved with dragon patterns against the wall of the study.

As soon as the music ended, he sat down in one of the chairs.

Gu Yun chuckled.

"I don't have any famous name. Su Xiaoqian has a good personality. I like dealing with people who are not pretentious."

Gu Yun slowly sat down and continued speaking.

"Even though she is indeed a bit naive, it's not a bad thing for me."

Su Qingyu sighed, looking worried.

"The Crimson Flame Empire is not peaceful. His father passed away rather suddenly, and temporarily passed the throne to me, a woman. I cannot say more about the reasons, but there are simply too many people who are not satisfied."

"Especially the daughters of other powerful and wealthy people and the forces behind them."

"Because most royal marriages are alliances to consolidate royal power."

"Which woman who marries into a family doesn't want her child to sit in that position?"

“It’s not like Gu Moshi is new to this world. The Canglan Empire is probably the same. He must know something about it.”

"But I'm the only exception."