Giving Birth But Not Raising, Why Are You Crying Now That I’ve Become an Immortal Emperor? - Chapter 9 - Chapter 9 – Duke Wuyou’s Ambition, Ye Lingyun’s Grandfather

Chu Xi respectfully welcomed Dongfang Yuqing into the imperial palace and then guided her to tour various parts of the palace.

However, just after a short while, Dongfang Yuqing stopped on her own.

“Senior, you…” Chu Xi, who had been following closely by her side, stopped as well. She opened her mouth to ask something but didn’t have time to speak before Dongfang Yuqing spoke first.

“I’ve always preferred tranquility and don’t like crowds.”

Hearing this, Chu Xi immediately understood and glanced toward the palace maids following behind them. She instructed, “You may all leave now.”

The palace maids bowed and withdrew. Once they had walked far enough, Chu Xi turned back to Dongfang Yuqing, her phoenix eyes showing a hint of curiosity as she softly asked, “May I ask, Senior, if there is anyone in our Great Chu Imperial Palace who has the honor of receiving your favor?”

Dongfang Yuqing replied indifferently, “I’ve traveled the world, and as I neared your Chu Empire, I happened to have some insight and decided to pass by for a visit.”

“If I can take that person as a disciple, it would be a good thing for our Dao Palace.”

Upon hearing this, Chu Xi’s thoughts immediately started to stir. She vaguely guessed that Dongfang Yuqing’s visit was most likely aimed at Ye Lingyun.

But Ye Lingyun is only eight years old! How could someone like him attract the attention of Dongfang Yuqing, the Daoist Supreme?

This was quite strange.

Furthermore, Dongfang Yuqing is also Miao Zhen’s master.

If Dongfang Yuqing were to take Ye Lingyun as her disciple, wouldn’t Miao Zhen become his senior sister?

As soon as this thought crossed her mind, Chu Xi couldn’t help but feel a bit of amusement, almost gloating.

Meanwhile, at Duke Wuyou’s residence.

In the vast hall, Zhao Tianming, the Duke Wuyou, received a report from a subordinate and abruptly stood up. His eyes narrowed, and a sharp glint flashed in his gaze as he muttered to himself, “Dongfang Yuqing has arrived at our Great Chu Imperial Palace?”

“Is this news confirmed?”

The subordinate, kneeling on the ground, immediately answered with certainty, “Your Highness, this is the news relayed by our informant within the palace. Dongfang Yuqing has appeared in the palace, and the Empress herself went to receive her. It is accurate!”

Hearing this, Zhao Tianming was immediately struck with immense surprise, his brows furrowing deeply as he fell into thought.

Although he wasn’t sure of Dongfang Yuqing’s purpose for visiting, his mind was already racing.

The Dao Palace is one of the top forces in the mainland, and Dongfang Yuqing is one of its peak experts. If he could somehow connect with her, having such a powerful figure as a backing would make it easy to rebel.

At that point, the title of Great Chu would surely have to change!

With this in mind, Zhao Tianming began to formulate his plan.

“Go, immediately summon Qiu’er to see me!”

He turned to the steward standing by his side and issued the command with a serious expression on his face.

The steward didn’t dare delay and quickly bowed before rushing to the rear of the residence to fetch the person.

As Zhao Tianming paced back and forth in the hall, his expression changed frequently, his mind in turmoil.

His legitimate granddaughter, Zhao Qiu’er, was only two years younger than Ye Lingyun, and from a young age, she had displayed exceptional talent. He had always regarded her as his most cherished jewel, nurturing her with great care. Zhao Tianming planned to bring his precious granddaughter to the palace, at least to familiarize her with Dongfang Yuqing, the Daoist Supreme.

In the future, he planned to have his granddaughter join the Dao Palace. If she gained Dongfang Yuqing’s favor, it would be a huge gain.

Recalling how the Empress Chu Xi had once tricked him with a baby, Zhao Tianming felt an uncontrollable resentment and anger toward her. Every time he thought back on it, his hatred for Chu Xi grew.

Now that he had such a golden opportunity, he would not let it slip by.

This throne of Great Chu belongs to those with power and strength. Since that little girl has the seat, then I, Duke Wuyou, deserve it just as much!

With a serious face, Zhao Tianming walked out of the grand hall, standing in front of the palace with his hands clasped behind his back. He gazed up at the sky, his heart stirred with boundless ambition.

In this moment, it seemed as though his gaze pierced through endless time and space, envisioning the scene of himself wearing the emperor’s robes, standing at the jade steps with the crowd shouting his name in reverence.

A moment later, Zhao Tianming hurriedly left the palace with his precious granddaughter Zhao Qiuer, heading toward the imperial palace.

…

Great Qi Empire, at the Northern Marquis Manor.

At the main seat in the grand hall, an elderly man dressed in fine robes sat imposingly.

Although the man’s face showed signs of aging, his figure was incredibly robust. His face was covered in thick stubble, and his fierce-looking beard spread to the sides, giving him a terrifying appearance that made anyone who looked at him feel fear.

This was none other than the infamous Grand Marquis of Qi, Ye Zhenguo.

Ye Zhenguo was the father of Ye Chang and the grandfather of Ye Lingyun.

Though he was getting older, Ye Zhenguo was still in his prime, with strength as fierce as in his youth. He had never slacked off in his cultivation and had reached the Ascension realm, now one of the top powerhouses.

His name was renowned not just in Qi, but throughout the entire Eastern Continent.

At this moment, Ye Zhenguo’s mood was extremely bad—very bad indeed!

His face darkened as his expression grew grim. The veins on his forehead bulged, and his eyes, like those of a wild beast, were filled with terrifying rage.

As he listened to the report from his subordinate, his eyes twitched from time to time, and his fists clenched tightly.

“Lord Marquis, according to our investigation, General Ye Chang and the Yaochi Saintess Qin Yao secretly ran away for several months.”

“Someone saw them visiting a hidden village and giving a large bag of silver to a family living there.”

“At that time, it seemed like Yaochi Saintess Qin Yao was holding a child.”

The subordinate reported cautiously, sneaking glances at Ye Zhenguo, fearing that his explosive temper might result in misfortune for him.

The old marquis’s fiery temper was well-known.

“And later, they returned to that village again.”

“We have been investigating this for a long time and found some clues.”

“We followed the lead and found a midwife from that time. She is waiting outside now.”

Ye Zhenguo immediately commanded in a low voice, “Bring her in!”

A child? His grandson?

He thought to himself, his heart filled with unease.

Ye Chang, that brat, actually dared to secretly do such a thing behind his back!

How dare he! He would definitely punish him severely when this matter was cleared up!