Chapter 888

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Three months after the great battle in the Imperial Capital, Ye Wushuang, who had been out of contact for so long, was rumored to have perished. The whispers spread like wildfire, and many in the capital believed the tale. Yet, against all expectations, Ye Wushuang awoke. The news of his awakening sent ripples through the city, sparking endless discussions in every corner.

Now, within the city of Qingtian, only two major powers remain: the royal Qing clan and the Ye clan. Many speculated that the Ye clan, with its growing influence, would not rest until it had completely eradicated the royal Qing clan, unifying the entire Qingyun Empire under its rule. This possibility weighed heavily on the minds of many within the royal family, filling them with anxiety.

On this particular day, within the Imperial Palace, Qing Shiyu accompanied Ye Wushuang, with Shi Wuheng and Shi Wuque following closely behind. Ye Wushuang glanced at the two men, who were practically shadowing his every step, and couldn’t help but smile bitterly. “I’m just going to have a chat with Qing Muyuan. Must you two follow so closely? It’s quite bothersome,” he said.

Shi Wuheng felt a pang of bitterness. He was the master of one of the six mountains of Lingjian Mountain, a true giant at the Guiyuan realm, a peak figure in the land of Qingzhou. His brother, Shi Wuque, though not a mountain master, was still a high-ranking figure within Lingjian Mountain, second only to the main mountain master and the six mountain masters.

Now, the two brothers were serving as Ye Wushuang’s guards, and yet he found them to be an annoyance.

“Master Ye…” Shi Wuheng said with a hint of sorrow, “Master Sīyīn has ordered us to stay by your side at all times…”

“Master Sīyīn…” Ye Wushuang waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

With that, the group arrived at the palace gates. There, they were met by Zhen Shanwang Qing Shanya and Princess Qing Mengli, who had already gathered with the commanders of the imperial guards, waiting for their arrival.

“Master Ye!” Qing Shanya greeted him with a respectful bow.

Once, he had regarded Ye Wushuang as a brilliant young talent among the younger generation. But now, Ye Wushuang’s status and power had surpassed even his own.

“Your Majesty is too kind,” Ye Wushuang replied with a courteous bow.

Qing Shiyu, who was supporting Ye Wushuang, playfully stuck out her tongue and blinked at her father.

Princess Qing Mengli stepped forward and said, “My husband returned to the Giant Sword Sect but was detained by the Sect Master Jian Lingtian, which is why he couldn’t come to assist…”

“I understand,” Ye Wushuang said, waving his hand.

Qing Shiyu then stepped forward and handed a brocade box to her aunt. “Aunt, this is a spiritual pill refined by Master Sīyīn. It is said to help Uncle Mu recover from his injuries…”

Master Sīyīn was renowned for his exceptional alchemical skills, and he had once been a disciple of Ye Wushuang. Originally, Mu Junli’s lingering injuries had been almost fully healed under Ye Wushuang’s care, needing only the final touch. With this pill, Mu Junli would be as good as new.

“Thank you!” Qing Mengli breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Ye Wushuang might refuse to help her husband after the attack from the Giant Sword Sect’s Lu Shanhai and Wang Bokun. But seeing the pill, she felt truly reassured.

Qing Shanya then said with a smile, “The Emperor is already waiting for you, Master Ye.”

The group entered the palace and soon arrived at a royal garden. The garden was in full bloom, with a delightful fragrance filling the air. Qing Muyuan greeted them warmly from a distance, saying, “Congratulations on your awakening, Master Ye. I hope you are in good health?”

“I’m fine, but it will take some time to fully recover,” Ye Wushuang replied.

“That’s good to hear,” Qing Muyuan said, immediately arranging for some wine and dishes. “Please, have a seat.”

At that moment, the old emperor Qing Tianwen also made his appearance. Everyone took their seats, with Shi Wuheng and Shi Wuque standing behind Ye Wushuang like two towering deities. Their presence made Qing Tianwen, Qing Muyuan, and the others extremely uneasy. It was as if a group of farmers were trying to enjoy a meal while two fierce tigers watched from the side. No one could truly relax.

Eventually, Ye Wushuang had to ask the two men to move out of sight so that everyone could feel more at ease.

After a few rounds of drinks, Ye Wushuang smiled and said, “I have come today to discuss some matters.”

Qing Tianwen, Qing Muyuan, Qing Shanya, and Qing Mengli all turned their attention to him.

“Now that the five major clans have perished, the Qingyun Empire is left with only the royal family and the Ye clan…”

Qing Muyuan immediately interjected, “We, the Qing clan, are willing to step down from the royal family. We only hope that… if the Ye clan takes over the royal family, they will allow us to continue living within the Qingyun Empire…”

After all, the various empires had varying levels of military strength. If the Ye clan were to expel the Qing clan, they would truly have nowhere to go.

Hearing this, Ye Wushuang couldn’t help but smile bitterly and said, “Am I really that unreasonable?”