My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

Chapter 78 Ambitions are like wild grass, Jinzhu arouses suspicion

"Are you going on a long journey?!"

Lou Qing's expression changed drastically upon hearing Chu Lengyu's words; he was extremely surprised.

But when he looked at her, he suddenly realized that this was the only right thing to do.

She seems to be the most free-spirited person in the world, like an unpredictable wind, how could she confine herself to this small corner?

Chu Lengyu mistakenly thought that his silence was due to his concern that he might not be able to complete his mission, so she said, "In a few days, I will go to the palace and have a good talk with the emperor. Your mission is probably coming to an end."

"Hmm..." Lou Qing seemed rather lost and disoriented.

She had finally managed to get a little closer to Chu Lengyu, but now they were about to be separated completely.

Wouldn't that mean he would never have the chance to encounter those mysterious things again, and would return to his mundane and uneventful days?

Lou Qing harbored a secret ambition he dared not voice: he too longed to ride his sword as freely as she did.

But ambition is ultimately just ambition.

It grew like weeds, and no one would bother to look down at it.

"Why is the emperor spying on me?" Chu Lengyu suddenly asked.

"He..." Lou Qing was lost in his own thoughts and almost answered, but he suddenly came to his senses and almost bit his tongue. He hurriedly lowered his head and said, "I am a lowly person and dare not presume to guess His Majesty's intentions."

"Oh."

She wasn't disappointed when her attempt to get information failed; it was just a casual question anyway, and he didn't seem to know the truth.

Chu Lengyu believed she had been very lenient with these night guards. Of course, this was partly due to her lack of understanding of the emperor's background, which made her somewhat wary.

Although she had many guesses in her mind, she had no way to confirm them, so she could only put them aside for the time being.

In fact, she was considering sneaking into the palace to investigate secretly, because there must be something strange about the emperor!

Lou Qing slowly said, "Regarding the map, I will report it to my superiors and obtain approval before I can lend it to you for a look. However, the Night Guard map involves some classified information, so please do not divulge it."

“I understand.” Chu Lengyu remembered something else, took out a pouch from her storage bag, and said, “There’s a pawn ticket in here. Please redeem it for me when you return to the capital.”

"Okay." Lou Qing respectfully accepted it. "What is it? Does it have any distinctive features or markings? I'm afraid I might give you the wrong item."

"It's a few gold beads."

“Gold…” Lou Qing opened her purse, her movement of taking out the pawn ticket froze.

Chu Lengyu swept her long eyelashes across her face and asked, "Is there a problem?"

He looked up abruptly, meeting those bright eyes that seemed to see right through people. He felt a chill run down his spine and quickly composed himself, saying, "No, no problem."

"You lied to me?" Her tone was slightly cold.

Lou Qing knew that his earlier loss of composure had given him away, and dared not hide anything from Chu Lengyu any further.

He had no choice but to admit, "The gold beads that Lüyun pawned have long been redeemed by me and sent to the palace. If you need them now, I can only have someone make a few identical ones for you."

His words deepened Chu Lengyu's doubts, prompting her to ask, "Did you go to redeem yourself voluntarily, or was the Emperor ordering you to do so?"

"It is His Majesty's decree."

After hearing this, Chu Lengyu waved her hand indifferently: "Then I don't need the bead. Go find me a map."

"Yes," Lou Qing replied, put down the purse, and left quietly without delay.

Chu Lengyu crossed her arms and muttered to herself, "Why did the Emperor... want to redeem those fake gold beads?"

Could it be that he knew they were special?

The emperor's attitude had always been very strange; he was friendly to her, even indulgent.

But the most suspicious thing is why he sent people to monitor him not long after he transmigrated!

Not only were the objectives clear, but the emperor also delegated authority to the night guards, requiring them to report at all times, demonstrating the importance the emperor placed on them.

Chu Lengyu had considered many possibilities before, such as the emperor having some special powers or abilities, like foreseeing the future or having extraordinary perception.

For example, the emperor received instructions from Heaven and knew that he was a time traveler, which is why he had such an attitude.

For example, he might actually be another time traveler, or even a reincarnated person.

She had considered many possibilities, but she was always afraid that he might have some unexpected trump card, so she did not act rashly.

Yesterday's grand banquet at Yaochi was held, but the Rainbow Bridge did not descend into the palace, and the emperor showed no reaction whatsoever.

Chu Lengyu once saw a man in a yellow robe looking out from a high building, but he looked like an ordinary person, except that he seemed to have better luck.

Perhaps she's overthinking it, or maybe there's someone else who's special?

She didn't speak, but she knew the system was listening.

……

Old Wu noticed that Lou Qing had been perfectly fine just moments before, but now he came out with a grim face. He asked curiously, "What happened?"

The other teammates also looked over, their eyes filled with concern.

"Sigh, Miss Chu is leaving." Lou Qing said the news with disappointment and helplessness.

He couldn't think of any way to change her decision.

"Where is she going? Can we follow her?" Old Wu asked with great interest.

Although he had already been rejected to his face once, he was still not giving up. He believed that if he tried hard enough, he would definitely be able to move Fairy Chu and get her to grant him a chance at immortality.

Xiao Zhang glanced at it and said softly, "Judging from the captain's face, it's probably not going to work out."

Sister Qiao frowned and asked, "Is her sudden decision to leave because of these people outside?"

Now, more and more people are gathering outside this pine forest cottage, some sincerely praying, some taking advantage of the chaos, and others just coming to watch the spectacle.

Sister Qiao wanted to discuss with Lou Qing about getting more manpower to maintain order and prevent any accidents.

If we have to trouble Miss Chu's subordinates to do these small things, wouldn't that make them seem too incompetent?

Upon hearing this, Cheng Zi exclaimed in distress, "No way? Our team has only just started to show some promise!"

Chu Lengyu made a high-profile appearance yesterday, and the other Night Guards learned that their previously unknown team had been responsible for the mission of this mysterious girl!

The other Night Guards immediately became enthusiastic, trying every means to get more information about that person from them.

Cheng Zi benefited greatly from her fame, becoming a sensation at the Night Guard headquarters and enjoying the feeling of being adored by thousands with his silver tongue.

"You guys have no idea, the commander's face was so red it could have been dyed!" Cheng Zi laughed.

"You didn't say anything you shouldn't have, did you?" Xiao Zhang asked.

"Heh, you actually doubt your Brother Cheng?" Cheng Zi boasted smugly, "I only need to make a slight move to fool them completely."

"Yeah, you're the best," Sister Qiao said dismissively.

Lou Qing watched them bicker and shook her head.

He needs to prepare to go to the palace.

Sigh, maybe this is the last time...