Zhaoyang Palace.
Outside the window, a gust of cold wind blew in, blowing on Nangong Jing's slightly tired handsome face.
He leaned back on the bed, with the image of Zi Yuan constantly echoing in his mind. He seemed to see the purple skirt blowing in the wind on the bank of the River Styx, lifting up three thousand blue hairs.
In this way, Nangong Jing tossed and turned all night. It was not until dawn that he closed his eyes in a daze.
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Early the next morning, Yin Yue Pavilion.
Nangong Yueze, who had been practicing all night, slowly opened his eyes.
Not far away, Si Qin, dressed in black, was standing outside the door, waiting for him quietly.
Seeing Nangong Yueze open his eyes, he opened the door and walked in, "Your Highness, this subordinate is back."
"I saw your letter. Did everything go well last night?" Nangong Yueze stood up, casually picked up the tea placed in front of the table, took a sip, and asked.
"Returning to Your Highness, my subordinates broke into Nangong Jing's bedroom last night and took away the jade seal. Apart from Nangong Jing and Li Yangming, there was no fourth person present during the whole process."
Having said this, Si Qin paused for a moment and continued: "However, there is something that I didn't understand. All night long, the entire imperial city was calm. This is not in line with Nangong Jing's character. With his temper, , he should have sent people all over the world to track down my whereabouts."
Si Qin's questions were not unnecessary. With Nangong Jing's character, he would never let himself be so passive.
When Nangong Yueze heard this, he slightly raised his lips, put down the tea cup, and said, "The jade seal was stolen from his dormitory. He must not dare to say anything. Otherwise, everyone will know that he took the jade seal privately."
"So that's it." Si Qin suddenly realized, "Your Highness is wise!"
"Now, we just need to wait patiently for him to make a move. If my guess is correct, those people in the demon world should be unable to hold back anymore." Nangong Yueze said with a faint look in his eyes.
"Your Highness, don't worry, my subordinates will definitely find a way to find out where those people from the demon world are hiding in the mortal world." Si Qin immediately bowed and said.
Nangong Yueze waved his hand lightly, "Just do what you can in this matter. Before you know the identity of the other party, don't act rashly. After all, no one can predict what will happen next."
"Your Highness..." Si Qin raised his head and looked at Nangong Yueze, with hesitation in his eyes. He knew that if his cultivation level was high enough, he could share the worries of his master.
Nangong Yueze seemed to be aware of Si Qin's worry. He patted his shoulder with a faint smile and said, "Okay, don't think about it too much. When the day comes, I will transform into the lower world. Just do what you can." What you do is enough.”
Si Qin took a deep breath and suppressed the worries in his heart, "Yes, Your Highness."
"Okay, come with me to the Temple of Gods outside the Imperial City. I happen to have something to ask Siming."
"I obey my orders."
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Nebula Empire Imperial City, Zhaoyang Palace.
When he woke up, Nangong Jing found that he was lying on the bed with his clothes on, his head was groggy.
He stretched out his hand to rub his temples and sat up.
"Come here!" Nangong Jing shouted.
Soon, the door was pushed open, and Gan Tai walked in from outside. He knelt down and said respectfully: "Your Highness, what are your orders?"
"How long have I slept?" Nangong Jing glanced at Gan Tai and frowned slightly.
"It's already half time to get back to Your Highness." Gan Tai replied. Seeing that Nangong Jing didn't speak, he added: "Your Highness, I found a letter for you outside the palace this morning. I'm afraid of disturbing your rest. , and put the letter on the desk in the study."
"Letter?" Nangong Jing's eyes flashed slightly, he lifted the brocade quilt and got out of bed, and walked directly towards the study.
The letter was left to him by Zi Yuan, with only a few words in it, "How do you think about what happened last night? If you agree to marry me as your concubine, come to the entrance of the bamboo forest outside the imperial city to meet me at noon." , if you don’t agree, then pretend that we have never met.”
After reading the content of the letter, Nangong Jing's eyes flashed with a hint of complexity.
Since Li Yangming was unable to help him seize the throne, he could only consider finding someone else.
He is twenty-eight years old this year, but he only has one concubine by his side. If Zi Yuan is willing to marry him, it would not be a bad thing. More importantly, she comes from the devil world and her cultivation level must be much higher than that of Li Yangming. With her by your side, your chances of succeeding in seizing power will be much greater.
Thinking of this, Nangong Jing immediately ordered Gan Tai to get off the carriage and left the palace in a hurry.
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After coming out of the Imperial City, Nangong Jing drove all the way and finally arrived at the small bamboo forest outside the Imperial City before noon.
As soon as the carriage stopped, he saw a purple figure standing at the entrance of the bamboo forest.
Nangong Jing was slightly startled, then quickly jumped out of the carriage and strode towards the woman in purple skirt.
Although it was the second time they met, it was too dark last night, so he didn't observe the woman's appearance carefully. It wasn't until he got closer that Nangong Jing realized how beautiful she was.
At that moment, Nangong Jing even forgot to breathe, and his eyes were locked on the woman in front of him.
"Have the seventh prince come here, have you already considered it?" Zi Yuan's red lips raised, revealing a devilish smile.
"Yes." Nangong Jing nodded, "I have already considered it. I want to marry you as my concubine."
He did like her very much.
Especially after seeing her appearance clearly...
He originally planned to use her, but now, he suddenly changed his mind. He wanted to marry her and be her princess.
"Haha, His Highness the Seventh Prince is really a cheerful person." Zi Yuan said with a smile.
"What about you? Are you also willing to marry me?" Nangong Jing held Zi Yuan's hands and looked at her eagerly.
"Your Highness, what are you in a hurry for?" Zi Yuan raised her eyebrows and glanced at Nangong Jing, "I can marry you, Your Highness, but you must agree to two conditions."
"Whatever the conditions are, just say it. As long as I can achieve it, I will spare no effort!" Nangong Jing said immediately.
"Okay, your highness, listen up. First, we are not allowed to make any big announcement about our marriage. Second, I will decide the venue for the big wedding, and you are not allowed to tell anyone about this except your personal bodyguard and Li Yangming. The fourth person, otherwise, you will never marry me." Zi Yuan had a smile on her face, her tone was relaxed and casual, but the threat in her words was undisguised.
"This..." Nangong Jing was stunned for a moment, obviously not expecting Zi Yuan to make such a request, "Since it is a wedding, it should be lively and lively. Is there anything that cannot be promoted?"
Zi Yuan curled her lips: "I can't do it if I say no."
She knew that if Nangong Jing organized the wedding in a big way, her identity would soon be known to Nangong Yueze. She didn't want to cause trouble for herself, let alone Ming Youyue.
Hearing Zi Yuan's words, Nangong Jing frowned and pondered for a long time. He finally nodded, "Okay, everything is up to you."
Seeing this, Zi Yuan smiled and continued: "Since His Highness has no objections, let's choose a different day. Let's get married tonight."
"What, today... tonight??" Nangong Jing looked at Zi Yuan with wide eyes.
Did you hear it correctly?
Getting married tonight? ?
"Why, His Highness is unwilling?" Zi Yuan suppressed the smile at the corner of her mouth and asked softly.
"No, no, I just think that marriage is a lifelong event and should not be taken too hastily." Nangong Jing coughed twice and tried to maintain his composure, "At least, you have to give me enough time to prepare the betrothal gift. "
"I don't need any betrothal gift, I just want you, Your Highness." Zi Yuan raised her head and said every word.
A few simple words made Nangong Jing feel an uncontrollable impulse in his heart.
His heart was beating loudly, his handsome face gradually turned red, and his breathing gradually became heavier.
He wanted to refuse, but he couldn't resist Zi Yuan's temptation. After his throat rolled a few times, Nangong Jing gritted his teeth and nodded bravely: "Okay, as you said, we will get married tonight."
Hearing these words, Zi Yuan stepped forward and came to him, stood on tiptoes, and kissed Nangong Jing's cold thin lips. The kiss was like a dragonfly touching water, and disappeared on his lips in an instant. .
"Then see you tonight, my husband-to-be."
Zi Yuan slowly raised her lips and smiled like an evil spirit.
After saying that, she turned around and disappeared into the bamboo forest.
Nangong Jing touched the lips she kissed, and his heart was beating wildly, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.
After a long time, he turned to look at Gan Tai behind him and said in a deep voice: "Don't say a word of what happened just now!"
"Yes, Your Highness." Gan Tai responded quickly.
Nangong Jing said no more, turned to look at the direction Zi Yuan left again, his eyes became more and more intense...
…
On the other side, the outskirts of the imperial capital.
Thirty miles to the east, here is the largest temple of gods in the entire Nebula Empire.
The entire hall is surrounded by green pine trees. Even though it is noon, there is still an endless stream of people entering and exiting the Hall of Gods. They are wearing different clothes, and everyone salutes in the direction of the hall with great piety.
Not long after, Nangong Yueze and Si Qin arrived here through the teleportation circle.
"Your Highness, why do you suddenly remember that you want to see Si Ming?" Si Qin asked as he followed Nangong Yueze.
"I thought about what you said last time, and I suspect that Si Ming modified the fortune book privately." Nangong Yueze frowned, with a complicated light shining in his eyes.
"It shouldn't be the case, right?" Si Qin was surprised for a moment, "Si Ming, as the Immortal Lord in charge of mortals' lives, should know the consequences of modifying mortals' lives without authorization."
"I think this matter has something to do with Luo Yushang. After she went down to the world, she may have already approached Siming. If you don't believe it, you will know after watching Siming's reaction when he saw me." Nangong Yue Ze said quietly.
"My subordinate understands." Hearing this, Si Qin suddenly realized, "Si Ming does not know your highness's identity in the mortal world. If he recognizes your highness, it can only mean that Princess Yu Shang has already seen him and told him about you. His Highness’s mortal identity was revealed to him.”
"Well, I hope I'm overthinking it." Nangong Yueze's eyes darkened slightly, "Okay, go ahead and call Si Ming out. I'll wait for you outside the palace."
"Yes." Si Qin responded and stepped directly into the Hall of Gods.
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