Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

Night falls quietly, and the streets of Frost Moon City are filled with soft moonlight.

There were few people on the street, and only the occasional sound of horse hooves broke the silence.

Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan walked side by side on the street with steady steps, but there was a subtle tension in the atmosphere.

"Qingyue, are you ready?" Jun Lingyuan asked in a low voice, with a hint of concern in his eyes.

Feng Qingyue nodded, her eyes firm, "It's time. No matter what, I have to make a choice."

The two entered the city lord's mansion and the servant led them into the meeting room.

Ouyang Lie was sitting in the hall, the candlelight flickering gently, illuminating his serious face.

When he saw Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan coming, he put down the documents in his hand and stood up to greet them.

"Miss An, Master Jun." Ouyang Lie's tone was gentle, but there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes. "It's so late! What do you want?"

Feng Qingyue took a deep breath and slowly walked to the table. After stopping, she looked up at Ouyang Lie and said, "City Lord, I have something to discuss with you. I plan to leave Frost Moon City."

Ouyang Lie was slightly startled, his brows raised slightly, and then he fell silent. "You want to leave Frost Moon City?" A hint of confusion and doubt flashed in his eyes. "But what about the arrangements for the Sky Pavilion?"

Feng Qingyue responded calmly, "I have already made all the necessary arrangements for the Sky Dome Pavilion. I will leave enough staff to ensure that the management of the pavilion is not affected. Moreover, I will continue to cooperate with the people of Frost Moon City and provide research on crop improvement. My departure does not mean that I will completely leave this place."

Ouyang Lie smiled slightly upon hearing this, but there was still some worry in his eyes. "If that's the case, then I'm relieved. The threat from Bei Xiu still exists, and the affairs of Tianqiong Pavilion cannot be ignored. I will do my best to take care of these."

Feng Qingyue nodded gratefully, "Thank you, City Lord. I believe you will help."

Just as she was about to continue speaking, Ouyang Lie's eyes suddenly froze, as if he had thought of something, and asked in a low voice, "Are you leaving with Master Ling?" There was some confusion in his tone.

Feng Qingyue was stunned and at a loss for words. "What do you mean?"

Ouyang Lie stared at her, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. "Ling Yuxiao just came to the City Lord's Mansion to say goodbye. He said he was leaving Frost Moon City. He is now saying goodbye to Wanqing in the garden."

Feng Qingyue was shocked and froze in her tracks, her brows furrowed slightly. "He's leaving too?" She had never heard of Ling Yuxiao having such plans, and a trace of doubt and uneasiness crept into her heart.

Ouyang Lie nodded and sighed, "Yes, he said he had been in Frost Moon City for some time and felt that there were some things he needed to do. Young Master Ling has always acted decisively, and his sudden departure from Frost Moon City may mean that he had something he needed to deal with."

Feng Qingyue took a deep breath, trying to sort out the doubts in her heart. "So where is he going?"

Ouyang Lie seemed to see through her thoughts and shook his head gently, "Master Ling didn't reveal his specific whereabouts, only saying that he would be going far away to deal with some matters. As for where he was going, I'm afraid only he knows."

She didn't understand why Ling Yuxiao suddenly left Frost Moon City, but if he really wanted to leave, she believed he must have his reasons.

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As the night deepened, the garden of the City Lord's Mansion was filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers.

Ling Yuxiao and Ouyang Wanqing were walking slowly from the garden, talking softly.

As soon as she stepped into the hall, Ouyang Wanqing saw Feng Qingyue standing beside her. A hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and her pace involuntarily quickened.

"Qingyue!" she shouted happily, then opened her arms to hug Feng Qingyue.

Feng Qingyue was slightly stunned and immediately went to meet him.

However, just as they were about to touch, Jun Lingyuan suddenly reached out and grabbed Feng Qingyue, coldly pulling her to his side.

Jun Lingyuan's eyes were cold, with a hint of danger.

Ouyang Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then frowned slightly and turned her gaze to Feng Qingyue, as if trying to see something from her eyes.

Feng Qingyue smiled, feeling helpless, but didn't say much.

"Qingyue, is there something wrong? Are you looking for my father?" Ouyang Wanqing asked softly, with a hint of anticipation in her tone.

Feng Qingyue pursed her lips and spoke slowly: "Wanqing, I'm leaving Frost Moon City."

As soon as she finished speaking, Ouyang Wanqing's eyes dulled for a moment, and then she said somewhat unhappily: "Mr. Ling is leaving too, Qingyue, are you leaving too?" Her voice lowered, and a hint of loss appeared in her eyes.

Feng Qingyue was silent for a moment, then nodded, "Yes, I have my own things to do."

Ouyang Wanqing seemed to suddenly remember something, her eyes turned, and she seemed to have made up her mind. She looked at Ling Yuxiao and Feng Qingyue, "Then I will go with you?" There was some reluctance and determination in her voice.

Jun Lingyuan frowned slightly and glanced at Ling Yuxiao coldly, "We are on a different path from him." There was an unquestionable tone in his words, and it was obvious that he did not agree to go with Ling Yuxiao.

Ouyang Wanqing was slightly startled, then whispered, "Young Master Ling is going to Xingli Country." She looked up at Feng Qingyue, "Qingyue, where are you planning to go?"

Feng Qingyue looked up at Ling Yuxiao, with some doubt in her heart: "We are going to Xingli Country as well."

"Then you are on the same path." After hearing this, Ouyang Wanqing immediately showed a happy smile, as if all her worries had suddenly found an answer.

Jun Lingyuan's gaze turned cold, and he looked at Ling Yuxiao with a hint of displeasure in his eyes.

Ling Yuxiao obviously noticed his emotions, looked up and smiled slightly with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

At this time, Ouyang Lie walked over from the side. After hearing Ouyang Wanqing's words, he seemed to be in thought for a moment.

His tone was gentle but with some persuasion: "Qingyue, Master Ling, Wanqing has never left Frost Moon City since she was a child. Since you are going the same way, take her with you and let her go out and see the world." His eyes swept back and forth between Feng Qingyue and Ling Yuxiao, his tone full of pleading and hope.

Ling Yuxiao was a little hesitant at first, but after seeing Ouyang Lie's expression, he finally nodded, "In that case, let's go together."

Jun Lingyuan's eyes were still stern, but he did not continue to object.

Although he was dissatisfied with some of Ling Yuxiao's actions, since Ouyang Lie had already expressed his opinion, he did not say anything more.

On the contrary, he gently held Feng Qingyue's hand, his eyes firm, "Since that's the case, let's go together."

Feng Qingyue nodded slightly, feeling both worried and relieved.

She knew that this time when she left Frost Moon City, she was ready for whatever was waiting for her.

Whether it is wind and rain or sunshine, they will all be part of her life journey, and she will eventually move towards her own future.

"That's settled then." Feng Qingyue said softly, with unquestionable determination in her tone, and looked forward firmly.

At this moment, Ouyang Lie walked over to Ouyang Wanqing and whispered a few words of advice. His seemingly simple words were filled with a deep sense of fatherly love and concern.

Finally, he slowly spoke, "Wanqing, since you want to go out and see the world, I won't force you to stay. But remember, no matter what the journey brings, Frost Moon City will always be your home."

His tone was gentle, but his eyes revealed a hint of complicated emotions.

Ouyang Wanqing looked at her father, a touch of emotion and reluctance flashed in her eyes, but she still nodded gently, "I know, father. I will remember it." She turned her head and looked at Feng Qingyue and others who were about to leave, worry and expectation intertwined in her eyes.

"Then go." Although Ouyang Lie's words were brief, they were full of profound meaning.

His eyes fell on Feng Qingyue, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed, "You have already made decisions on some things. I hope everything goes well in the future."

Feng Qingyue nodded, a hint of gratitude and composure in her eyes. "Thank you, City Lord, for your understanding," she said softly, her gaze firmly fixed on the road ahead.

As Ouyang Lie gave his instructions and everyone said their goodbyes, the atmosphere gradually grew quieter. The moonlight outside was still as bright as water, illuminating everything.

The night sky of Frost Moon City is quiet and deep, as if foreshadowing the beginning of a new journey.