Traveling through another world to stir the emperor's heart

In the dark palace, the heavy clash of chains echoed in the empty hall.

The man on the throne remained silent, his gaze piercing through the thick haze outside the window, gazing into the endless darkness.

The air was filled with blood and coldness, as if the entire hall was shrouded in an indescribable shadow.

At this time, an assassin in a black robe walked into the hall quietly and bowed his head.

"Master, everything is ready." The black-robed assassin's voice was low and cold, revealing a threat that could not be ignored.

The hall master slowly raised his head, his sharp eyes staring coldly at the assassin in front of him: "It's time."

"Master," another subordinate asked doubtfully, "We haven't even seen our target. How can we identify them?"

The hall master sneered, a cold light flashing in his eyes: "We have only one mission, to kill him. As for who the target is, it doesn't matter. As long as he dies, it's fine."

He waved his hand, and his attendant quickly took out two portraits and handed them to the assassin.

The black-robed man took the portrait and fixed his gaze on it. It was the portrait of Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan. Their faces were vivid and clear.

"This is..." The assassin was stunned for a moment and looked at the hall master in confusion, "Are these two people the targets?"

The hall master said in a cold voice, "These two are the Pavilion Master of the Sky Dome Pavilion and his entourage. Our mission is to kill them. As for whether they are truly the Pavilion Master and his entourage, we do not need to care."

The assassin lowered his head, his tone calm and resolute: "Understood."

"Go quickly," the hall master ordered, a cold glint in his eyes. "You haven't seen the Pavilion Master's face, so there's no need to worry. Simply confirm the identity and take action immediately. As for the consequences, someone else will bear them."

The assassin saluted respectfully and quickly disappeared into the shadows of the hall, carrying the portrait to continue carrying out orders.

---

Inside the carriage, the air was still silent, with only the rustling of wheels on the rough road and the occasional sound of wind gently ruffling the curtains.

Ouyang Wanqing sat next to Feng Qingyue, her eyes looking out the window from time to time. Seeing the mountains and trees, she couldn't help but exclaim: "Qingyue, the scenery outside is so beautiful!" Her eyes were full of curiosity, like a child who had just come into contact with this world.

Then, she asked anxiously, "Qingyue, what is Xingli Country like? What are you going to do there?"

Feng Qingyue smiled slightly and replied softly, "Xingli Country is a faraway place, and this is my first time there. As for what I'm going there for..."

She paused, then turned her gaze from the window back to Wanqing. "I'm going to do what I want to do. Maybe I'll find some answers or start over."

Ouyang Wanqing blinked, clearly confused. "Looking for answers? What does that mean?"

Feng Qingyue smiled softly and explained gently: "There are many confusions and unknowns in life. No matter where we go, we can solve some mysteries and find our own direction."

Ouyang Wanqing lowered her head, seemingly lost in thought, then nodded in understanding, "Yes, I understand. But I'm still a little worried."

Her voice was soft and a little confused. "Look, the scenery along the way is so beautiful, but I have an uneasy feeling, as if something is going to happen."

Feng Qingyue patted her shoulder gently and comforted her softly, "Wanqing, it's okay. We will be fine, don't worry."

However, Ouyang Wanqing was still a little worried. She frowned, and a trace of confusion flashed in her eyes: "Qingyue, I am always curious about many things and want to find the answers, but sometimes I don't know what I am doing. I really want to do something meaningful, but what should I do?"

Feng Qingyue's eyes softened, and her tone was gentle yet firm: "You will find your own path, Wanqing. Everyone has their own time. Do what you want to do. There's no need to rush for answers. You're asking these questions now because you're actually exploring your own direction. As long as you truly work at it, no matter what the final result is, it will be meaningful."

Ouyang Wanqing's eyes were complicated, filled with confusion and longing. "What you said seems a little profound, but I think I understand a little bit. What I want to do most now is to accompany you to Xingli Country."

Feng Qingyue smiled gently. "I'm happy to have you by my side, Wanqing." She took a deep breath, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. "No matter what the road ahead holds, we will walk it together. Right now, our goal is to reach Xingli Country. The journey ahead is the most important."

The scenery outside gradually became desolate. The carriage passed through open fields. The grass was gradually replaced by gravel, and the mountains in front gradually occupied the end of the horizon.

Feng Qingyue knew that she was moving away from the past and heading towards an unknown future. During this journey, what awaited them were not only new scenery, but also unforeseen challenges and conspiracies.

Outside the car window, the wind blew gently, and a faint undercurrent surged in the air. Feng Qingyue's gaze grew deeper, and her inner alertness gradually increased.

---

A few days later, news arrived from Night Shadow. Bei Xiu's brow furrowed slightly upon learning that Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan had already left Frost Moon City. Sitting on his high seat, he lowered his head in thought, a strange uneasiness welling up within him.

"They actually left Frost Moon City?" Bei Xiu whispered to himself, his brows full of confusion.

Before this, he had always thought that Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan were still staying in the city, and he didn't even expect that they would leave suddenly.

"Your Highness, they have indeed left Frost Moon City," the attendant quickly reported. "We have confirmed that they have disappeared outside the city in the past few days. The latest news shows that they are heading towards Xingli Country."

Bei Xiu was silent for a moment, his eyes cold, and the words "leave Frost Moon City" kept echoing in his mind.

His intuition told him that the departure of Feng Qingyue and Jun Lingyuan was of great significance, and that there were unexpected changes behind them that he had not foreseen.

"Assassins of the Dark Hall, should we continue the pursuit?" The follower lowered his head with a complicated expression.

Bei Xiu slowly stood up, a cold glint in his eyes. "Of course. No matter where they go, their mission remains unchanged. The Sky Pavilion Master must die."

His tone was cold and ruthless, as if he had already decided the outcome of the assassination. "Send someone to continue tracking, and be ready to strike at any time."