boyutpedia Chapter 232 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 66
Chapter 232 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 66
"Okay, host, got it. The positioning function is starting, please wait..." The system's voice echoed in her mind, with a hint of playfulness that was out of tune with the surrounding atmosphere.
The wind outside the window stirred the remaining petals on the branches, and the sunlight shimmered down on Yun Qian's face, casting a hazy shadow over her already delicate features. She lowered her eyelashes, but her thoughts didn't calm down as time passed.
Where would he be? In the expected north, or... some unknown dark corner, or... some place even more dangerous?
"Location complete." The system's voice sounded again, interrupting her thoughts, "The target in Qi Jueyu is currently located... thirty miles northwest of the imperial city. At this time... there should be a vast expanse of snow-capped mountains. Logically speaking..."
As it spoke, the system's originally cheerful voice became somewhat hesitant... After all, "Logically speaking... there shouldn't be any talented people there." The system's voice gradually lowered, as if it was also hesitant because of its own words.
Yun Qian narrowed her eyes, her hand clenching at her side. Snowy mountains? Thirty miles from the imperial city? She was familiar with that area. It had long been designated a forbidden zone, a place neither court officials nor ordinary citizens ventured near. The reason was simple—it was desolate, dangerous, and even rumored to hold some hidden secrets.
"Host," the system's voice brought back a hint of playfulness, but asked cautiously, "What are you going to do? Or should we spend our points to buy a surveillance camera to see... the current situation of the Child of Fortune?"
"No need." Yun Qian exhaled lightly, his eyes dark but with a certain calmness. "He won't die no matter what. I shouldn't throw myself over like a dead body at this moment."
The system was silent for a moment, then spoke quietly, "Host, you are always so cold towards the Son of Destiny."
"Nonsense," Yun Qian scolded bluntly. Her eyebrows raised, a sneer flashing in her eyes. "Compared to my own life, why should I worry about him, a man who can't die?"
She stopped talking again in a moment, remaining silent. She stood up and changed her clothes. "Chun Xi, go prepare the horse now, and send someone to deliver a message to the Queen Mother. I...I want to go to the palace to visit her."
Chunxi heard the call and came in through the curtain. She was startled when she heard the words. She didn't expect the young lady to come so early. Oh no, her own young lady is now the Crown Princess. She can't break the taboo.
She immediately lowered her head and replied, "Yes, Princess, I will go now." She looked at Yun Qian's back as she turned her back to her and hurriedly changed clothes. She felt puzzled and felt that the young lady was particularly busy today.
After all, those eyes that were always calm always concealed emotions that were difficult for her to understand.
Inside, Yun Qian straightened her coat and slowly tightened her belt. Her movements were calm, her eyes fixed on her reflection in the mirror. The person in the mirror still had picturesque features, but there was a subtle sharpness between her brows...
Thinking of Qi Jueyu... Yun Qian frowned unconsciously. She couldn't go to the Snow Mountain for the time being. No matter what her reasons were, she couldn't go there. But his presence was definitely not a coincidence... The only explanation was that he had indeed come.
She took a long breath, turned and walked out. Her cloak lifted slightly with her movement, and the cold wind blowing in made her more awake.
The joyous atmosphere of yesterday had not yet completely dissipated. As soon as Yun Qian stepped into the palace, everyone in Fengyi Palace was filled with joy. This joy unconsciously infected her, softening her solemn expression along the way.
As luck would have it, after being informed, Empress Yun was sitting idly in the warm room, looking down at a memorial. The winter sunlight streamed in through the window, revealing a few strands of silver hair in her shiny black hair. Yun Qian noticed it and immediately glanced down.
"Mother." Yun Qian's voice came from outside the palace door, neither fast nor slow, but with a bit of deep rhythm.
Queen Yun raised her eyes and saw Yun Qian walk in. A faint smile quickly appeared on her face: "Qian'er, you just got married yesterday. Why didn't He Yao spend more time with you?"
Yun Qian didn't rush to answer, but simply bowed slightly. Then she stood up and looked at Queen Yun with a gentle gaze. "Your Highness said he has something important to do, so Yun Qian doesn't want to bother you too much... But since Yun Qian is the closest person to Queen Mother, I naturally need to come to the palace more often. Otherwise, how can I share her worries?"
After hearing this, Queen Yun's eyes revealed a hint of understanding. She nodded slightly, but there was a trace of inquiry in her eyes. She seemed to wonder if Yun Qian was...
"You are not a man of empty talk. Just say it if you have something to say." Yun Hou's voice was as calm as ever, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty.
Yun Qian raised her eyes, a trace of solemnity in them. "Mother, Aunt, I heard that the war on the front is not peaceful. Although I am a woman, I don't want to sit quietly in this palace. I have been taught by my aunt since I was young. Aunt should know that I am not the kind of woman who is willing to be confined to the palace. Yun Qian wants to know how serious the situation has developed now..."
Queen Yun's expression changed slightly. She casually put the scroll down, her eyes suddenly sharpening. "Why... you're just getting married, and you're suddenly asking about this?"
"A few days ago, my niece didn't ask because she knew the wedding was coming up and she couldn't mess it up. But now that the ceremony is over, my niece doesn't want to play dumb anymore."
Yun Qian's every word was sonorous and powerful, showing her true intention to get involved.
Queen Yun stared at Yun Qian, her gaze sharp as a knife, as if she wanted to read every subtle expression on her face. "Qian'er, there's something I'm not sure about. You've always been so smart, how could you have been completely oblivious to this? Do you know... a few days ago, that bastard Qi Jueyu sent me a letter of peace, saying... he wanted you as a condition for a ceasefire."
Yun Qian was slightly startled after hearing this, then a hint of confusion surfaced. "Qi Jueyu?" Her tone was filled with disbelief, her surprise unfazed, and then she revealed a perfectly balanced expression of anger. "He must be lying. Bah, does he think our Yun family is such a pushover?!"
Queen Yun's gaze burned brightly, as if awaiting her next words. Seeing this, Yun Qian lowered her eyelashes slightly, her tone slightly hesitant. "Aunt, Qian'er... did receive a letter yesterday, on the eve of our wedding. But because the content was so absurd, Qian'er didn't take it seriously and didn't take it to heart."
She raised her head, a hint of unease in her eyes, but she tried to remain calm. "After all, no matter how capable that person was, he couldn't have delivered the letter to the imperial city. Yun Qian really didn't dare to speak rashly, fearing that someone was deliberately spreading rumors and instigating trouble, so she didn't report the matter to the Queen Mother. But now that the Queen Mother says this..." She paused, her expression suddenly wavering. "Could that letter be true too?"
The coldness in Yun Hou's eyes hadn't diminished, but instead, it was filled with a bit of scrutiny. "Then you knew that he didn't just deliver the letter, he came to the Imperial City in person. Qian'er, you really had no idea about such a big thing?"